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Outrage Follows Obama’s Betrayal of Israel at UNSC; Calls for Defunding World Body Increase

In a radical departure with long standing policy, the United States allowed the U.N. Security Council last Friday (December 23rd) to condemn Israeli settlements in Judea, Samaria and East Jerusalem as a “flagrant violation” of international law. In doing so, the outgoing Obama administration brushed aside Donald Trump’s demands that the U.S. exercise its veto and provided a climax to years of icy relations with Israel’s leadership.

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sraeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu went on the offensive Sunday against President Obama, slamming the outgoing administration and repeating charges by other government ministers that Obama’s refusal to veto a United Nations resolution condemning Israeli building in Judea and Samaria was a final shot at Israel in the final days of his term in offi .

“I share the feelings of anger and frustration of members of the government regarding an unbalanced resolution that is hostile to the State of Israel, a resolution that was passed in an inappropriate fashion by the UN Security Council,” Netanyahu said. “From

the information we have, we have no doubt whatsoever that the Obama administration was behind the resolution, supported it, went over the text and demanded that it be passed. Thi

“From the information we have, we have no doubt whatsoever that the Obama administration was behind the resolution, supported it, went over the text and demanded that it be passed.” – Prime Minister Netanyahu was, of course, in complete contrast to traditional American policy, which never to tried to force conditions on

Israel for a permanent status agreement… and of course an explicit commitment that Obama himself made in 2011 to refrain from moves like this.

“The governments of Israel and the United States have disagreed about settlements for decades. At the same time, we have always agreed that the UN Security Council is not the place to resolve this issue. We have known that turning to the Council would make negotiations harder and would push off peace.

As I told John Kerry on Thursday, friends don’t take friends to the Security Council. I am heartened by the statements of support from our friends around the United States, Republicans and Democrats alike. Th y understand that a UN decision like this is irre-

sponsible and destructive, and that the Western Wall is not occupied territory.

I expect to work with these friends and with the new administration when it takes offic next month,” Netanyahu said.

The Israeli prime minister also recalled 10 ambassadors to members of the UNSC on Sunday, including the UK, and, in a highly unusual move, the US ambassador, Dan Shapiro.

In a striking rupture with past practice, the United States allowed the U.N. Security Council last Friday (December 23rd) to condemn Israeli settlements in Judea, Samaria and East Jerusalem as a “flagrant violation” of international law. In doing so, the outgoing Obama administration brushed aside Donald Trump’s demands that

the U.S. exercise its veto and provided a climax to years of icy relations with Israel’s leadership.

The decision to abstain from the council’s 14-0 vote is one of the biggest American rebukes of its longstanding ally in recent memory. And it could have signific nt ramific tions for the Jewish state, potentially hindering Israel’s negotiating position in future peace talks. Given the world’s widespread opposition to settlements, the action will be almost impossible for anyone, including Trump, to reverse, according to a PBS report.

The resolution said Israel’s settlements have “no legal validity.” It de-

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Outrage Follows Obama’s Betrayal of Israel at UNSC; Calls for Defunding World Body Increase Continued from page 1 manded a halt to such activities for the sake of “salvaging the two-state solution.” Loud applause erupted in the council chamber after U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power permitted the resolution to pass.

The condemnation, a day after Egypt suddenly postponed a scheduled showdown, capped days of frantic diplomacy in capitals around the world.

Speaking to a weekly meeting of his Cabinet, Netanyahu said Israel was also considering a "plan of action" against the UN, without elaborating.

According to a report at the Washington Free Beacon, the Obama administration’s decision to reverse years of policy by abstaining from the UN security council vote instead of vetoing it quickly drew outrage across the pro-Israel community and in Congress, where multiple sources told the web site that the incoming Trump administration is likely to pursue consequences for the U.N.’s action.

The same report also indicated that Israeli official excoriated the Obama administration, calling its behavior “shameful” and alleging that President Obama used the anti-Israel vote

accountable, fi ht BDS, and do mocracy in the Middle East, Iseverything possible to ensure Is- rael," Graham added.

The Security Council aprael’s qualitative military edge in proved the resolution with 14 the region.”

U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power gave a statement after the vote saying that the U.S. chose not to vote on the resolution "because the resolution is too narrowly focused on settlements."

The Texas senator also added the caveat that he is in favor of ending all U.S. funding of the United Nations until their anti-Israel resolution is reversed.

“Spoke w/ Israeli PM @nevotes, with the US abstaining. tanyahu tonight to wish him Trump soon after tweeted, Happy Chanukah & assure him "things will be different after of strong support in Congress.

Jan. 20th," and on Friday, a se- No US $ for UN until reversed,” Cruz tweeted. nior Trump transition offici told CNN the transition team was "all hands on deck" in working to kill the UN resolution.

Graham issued a statement after the vote, harshly criticizing the Obama administration for abstaining.

"The Obama-Kerry foreign policy has gone from naïve and foolish to fl t-out reckless. With friends like these, Israel doesn't need any enemies," he said. "I anticipate this vote will create a backlash in Congress against the United Nations. The organi-

“I share the feelings of anger and frustration of members of the government regarding an unbalanced resolution that is hostile to the State of Israel, a resolution that was passed in an inappropriate fashion by the UN Security Council,” Netanyahu said

Widespread outrage over the Obama administration’s betrayal of Israel has reportedly ignited talk amongst the Trump transition team and other elected official of ending US funding of the United Nations.

Currently, the US is by far the largest contributor to the world diplomatic body and its funding Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, holds up a Bible accounts for 22% of its annual as he speaks to the UN Security Council after it passed an antibudget which translates into $8 settlement resolution, December 23, 2016 (Courtesy: UN) billion of US taxpayer money "We will do all it takes so Isra- as a way to express his hostility every year.

On Sunday, CNN reported el emerges unscathed from this for the Jewish state before vacatthat Sen. Lindsey Graham (Rshameful decision," Netanyahu ing the Oval Offi .

“The Obama administration SC) will propose a measure to said.

Danny Danon, the Israeli am- has long fli ted with interna- pull US funding for the United bassador to the U.N., made it tional efforts to delegitimize Is- Nations unless the UNSC reclear before the vote took place rael, so what happened isn’t re- peals the resolution. ally surprising,” said one senior that he did not want it to pass.

“This resolution is a Palestin- congressional aide who spoke to ian initiative which is intended the Free Beacon only on backto harm Israel,” Danon, who has ground when discussing potenin the past supported groups tial action against the U.N. “The good news is that a Reraising money for settlements, said in a statement after the an- publican government will ennouncement was made that the able us to roll back the Obama administration’s hostile anti-Isvote was back on.

“We call on the United States rael policies,” the source said. to stand by us and we expect our “President-elect Trump has algreatest ally to continue with its ready signaled a level of support long-standing policy and to veto for Israel that we haven’t seen this resolution," Danon said in in eight years. Now we have a real opportunity to hold Iran the statement.

President –elect Donald Trump tweeted a message saying that things will change at the UN after he is sworn into office as America’s 45th president on January 20th

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said that he had called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to not only bless him a “happy Chanukah,” but to assure him that he has the “strong support” of the U.S. Congress.

"I will do everything in my power, working with the new administration and Congress, to leave no doubt about where America stands when it comes to the peace process and where we stand with the only true democracy in the Middle East, Israel" - Senator Lindsay Graham

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"It's that important to me," he told CNN. "This is a road we haven't gone down before. If you can't show the American people that international organizations can be more responsible, there is going to be a break. And I am going to lead that break."

"I will do everything in my power, working with the new administration and Congress, to leave no doubt about where America stands when it comes to the peace process and where we stand with the only true de-

took issue with the current administration. "Since the inception of the United Nations, the United States of America has never succeeded in establishing the kind of legal fi tion that this international document represents. It is nothing short of an historical fraud which attempts to deprive the undeniable Jewish claim to the holy land. Pro-

zation is increasingly viewed as anti-Semitic and seems to have lost all sense of proportionality."

Graham has not been the only Senator to stand at Israel’s side during this political slap in the face. In a tweet late Saturday, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said that he had just got off the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to not only bless him a “happy Chanukah,” but to assure Netanyahu that he has the “strong support” of the U.S. Congress.

In a statement following the vote on the UN resolution, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) concurred with his colleagues in the Senate that US funding of the United Nations must come to an end.

He said, “The United States provides considerable financial assistance to the United Nations and Security Council members.

The UN and nations supporting this resolution have now imperiled all forms of U.S. assistance. I look forward to working with President-elect Trump and members of both parties in Congress to decide what the consequences for this action will be.”

Reaction to the resolution has sent shock waves around the world and in particular both Jewish and non-Jewish pro-Israel organizations who often fin themselves on the front lines in defense of Israel in the media.

Rabbi Mendy Mirocznik, the executive vice president of the Rabbinical Alliance of America presidium issued a sternly worded statement in which he

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paganda like this would cause such miscreants as Hitler and Stalin to cheer and anti-Semites the world over to rejoice."

He added, "All decent, peace loving people, whether they be Jewish or not, should boldly condemn this vile act of betrayal that occurred under the watch of the White House and the stewardship of John Kerry."

In an e-mail statement to the media, the Rabbinical Council of America denounced the controversial United Nations Security Council Resolution which defines as illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Jerusalem and in particular the “tragic failure of the United States to veto the resolution.”

Rabbi Shalom Baum, president of the RCA, stated, "I appeal to all lovers and supporters of Israel to show their support for all of the residents of Israel, including those who live in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem, by buying products See Outrage Follows Obama’s , page 37 Op-Ed Parsha Special Features Travel War on Terror

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AG Slams Cuomo’s Proposal to Appoint Prosecutor to Investigate Granting of State Contracts

By Ilana Siyance

NY’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman criticized Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to create a prosecutor who would investigate the granting of state contracts.

base salary for legislators by about 25 percent, up to $99,500 for part-time employees. The e was still no agreement reached and members may be convening again on Tuesday. The suggested reform comes amid

a federal investigation involving state contracts across the country.

As reported by Newsday, in NY as well, many of the construction and development fi ms who were among Cuomo’s

Cuomo’s reform is part of a potential legislative proposed amid haggling to increase the base salary for legislators by about 25 percent, up to $99,500 for part-time employees.

top campaign donors enjoyed tax breaks and selection for state contacts. Mr. Cuomo has denied that any contractor was favored based on campaign contributions, and he has not been accused of any wrong doing.

One of the governors top aides, Joseph Percoco, along with a longtime associate, lobbyist Todd Howe, were charged with demanding payments from deSee AG Slams Cuomo’s Proposal, page 38

Scott Stringer Says He Will Run For Mayor if Feds Indict De Blasio By: Jerome Magnus

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ity comptroller Scott Stringer has made clear that he has real intentions to run for mayor of New York City in the event that the Feds indict Mayor Bill DeBlasio. The state probe against DeBlasio and several of his supporters involves an investigation into whether or not the Mayor violated election law by raising money and funneling it through upstate Democratic county committees in order to help elect Democratic senate candidates and to seize control of the Senate from the GOP in the 2014 elections. Notwithstanding the alleged scheme, the GOP retained control of the Senate.

It is rumored that Stringer will make the run only if the Feds will indict DeBlasio; which may very well happen as the prosecutors have already begun the process of

seating grand juries and presenting evidence on the federal and state investigation and subpoenas are being issued regularly. DeBlasio and many of his contributors are staring into the barrel of two State and one federal inquiries related to the fin ncing of his campaign. It is also believed that Stringer is confide t that DeBlasio will be indicted because he has already amassed $1.4 million for a future campaign.

In particular, the State probe focuses on whether donors and DeBlasio broke State laws during the 2014 election. The federal investigation centers on whether or not Donors received favors for cash.

In the meantime, Scott Stringer has openly lambasted Mayor DeBlasio in various forums, in August, he released a report accusing the Mayor of not enforcing Deed restrictions on a Lower East Side Nursing home, which

edge of the budget will make him a potential asset to the campaign should Stricker end up running for Mayor.

A spokesman for the DeBlasio campaign commented that “The mayor and the campaign ….are fully confide t that they have conducted themselves legally and appropriately at all times.”

The biggest critiques of Stringer’s record as comptroller come from his handling of the city’s pension system. It is estimated by the Wall Street Journal that the pension system’s investments have risen 1.5% this year, beneath City Comptroller Scott Stringer the projected estimate of 7% and in turn lead to its sale to a condo- listed the help of Preston Rosin, far less than it 17% growth rate minium developer. His criticism the same fi m that was enlisted in 2014. A recent report from his of DeBlasio’s administration have by DeBlasio during his mayoral offic estimated that the pension become increasingly vociferous run, to recruit prospective cam- plan’s underperformance will over the last few months and in- paign aides. Scott Stringer has cost the city $722 million.

Under his tenure the Journal clude a sharp critique of DeBla- also hired Preston Niblack, forsio’s mishandling of conditions in mer fin nce director for the City also notes that the City has settled Council as his budget deputy. His a record number of claims, to the the city’s homeless shelter.

Stinger has also reportedly en- work with the city and his knowl- tune of $700 million.

Brooklyn Men Indicted in Menachem Stark Kidnap/Murder Case He and Two Other Defendants Also Indicted for Conspiracy Edited by: JV Staff

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cting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York City Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill, last week announced a new indictment in the 2014 abduction and murder of Williamsburg landlord Menachem Stark. A 38-year-old Brooklyn man has been indicted for murder and kidnapping, while he and two co-defendants have also been indicted for conspiracy.

Acting District Attorney Gonzalez said, “This indictment is the latest step in our journey toward justice for Menachem Stark, his seven children and the rest of the family his killers took him from. The tireless work of NYPD investigators and prosecutors from my Offic will

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n Thursday December 22nd, NY’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman criticized Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to create a prosecutor who would investigate the granting of state contracts. The prosecutor would report only to the governor and thus circumvent independent oversight. “Such a scheme violates the fundamental checks-and-balances principle that underlines our state constitution,” Schneiderman wrote. “It does not establish the independence required of a procurement watchdog and therefore will not achieve the real accountability and reform our state desperately needs. It is also likely unconstitutional.”

Mr. Cuomo’s reform is part of a potential legislative proposed amid haggling to increase the

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ensure that all involved in this grievous crime are held to answer for their despicable acts. ” Commissioner O’Neill said, “This was an especially callous crime, where the defendants acted on a desire for money alone.

When the robbery led to the victim's death, the defendants conspired to dump the body and set it on fi e in a failed attempt to obstruct justice. I'm thankful to the members of the NYPD and the Brooklyn DA's offic who conducted the investigation that led to today’s indictment.”

The Acting District Attorney identified the defendants as Erskin Felix, 38, and his brother, Kendall Felix, 28, both of Crown Heights, Brooklyn; and cousin Irvine Henry, 35, also of Crown Heights. Kendall Felix and Irvine Henry were arraigned today before Brooklyn Supreme

Court Justice Danny Chun on an indictment in which they are variously charged with second- and fourth- degree conspiracy, tampering with physical evidence, attempted tampering with physical evidence and fi st-degree hindering prosecution.

They were remanded without bail and ordered to return to court on February 8, 2017.

Erskin Felix will be arraigned later today on charges of second-degree murder and fi stand second-degree kidnapping.

He faces up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted of the top count of murder. Kendall Felix and Irvine Henry face up to 25 years in prison if convicted of the top count of second-degree conspiracy.

A jury has already convicted Kendel Felix, Erskin’s cousin, of

The Acting District Attorney identified the defendants as Erskin Felix, 38, and his brother, Kendall Felix, 28, both of Crown Heights, Brooklyn; and cousin Irvine Henry, 35, also of Crown Heights.

fi st-degree kidnapping and second-degree murder in the case; he was arrested in April 2014 and tried in September 2016. He is awaiting sentencing and faces up to 25 years to life in prison.

The Acting District Attorney

said that, according to the investigation, cousins Erskin and Kendel Felix accosted Stark on the street as he left his offi , located at 331 Rutledge Street See Brooklyn Men Indicted , page 36

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Pension Manager Charged with Taking NY Antiquities Dealer Charged with Sex and Drugs in Bribe Scheme Selling Stolen Artifacts

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n Wednesday December 21st, a director of New York State’s Common Retirement Fund was arrested for participating in a two-year scheme to accept bribes, as was reported

by Bloomberg News. Navnoor Kang, 37, was arrested in Portland, Oregon on a federal indictment that accuses him of steering $2.5 billion in business to two brokerage fi ms while accepting more than $180,000 worth of bribes, including a $17,400 Panerai watch, drugs, prostitutes and lavish trips, according to the Oregon Live web site.

Kang was employed since January 2014 in managing fi ed-income investments for New York State’s pension fund. Kang was responsible for investing more than $53 billion in securities, and he oversaw a team of seven investment offic s.

Kang was fi ed in February and is scheduled to appear in federal court in Oregon, where he resides. Also being charged are two brokers Deborah Kelley, and Gregg Schonhorn who are accused of providing Kang with bribes. According to New York prosecutors, Schonhorn has pleaded guilty and is cooperating with the government.

As per the Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit, Kang was fi ed also from his previous job for accepting bribes in over 54 instances. He was assisted by Brokers Kelley and Schon-

Navnoor Kang, 37, was arrested in Portland, Oregon on a federal indictment that accuses him of steering $2.5 billion in business to two brokerage firms while accepting more than $180,000 worth of bribes, including a $17,400 Panerai watch, drugs, prostitutes and lavish trips,

horn to find his next employment with the state. Kang later arranged for their employers to be approved to do business with the pension fund, steering over $2 billion in fi ed-income business to their fi ms, and granting them millions of dollars in commissions.

New York Comptroller Th mas DiNapoli said he was “outraged” by Kang’s “betrayal of his responsibilities.” The pension fund “has absolutely no tolerance for self-dealing," he continued.

Kang “secretly circumvented our rigorous ethical standards and policies.”

Kang is expected to report to U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York on his own on Jan. 4. He surrendered

n Wednesday December 21st, a prominent New York antiquities dealer was arrested on charges of criminal possession of stolen property and conspiracy, as per the offic of Manhattan district attorney. The Associated Press reported that Nancy Wiener has been accused of selling stolen artifacts acquired from international smugglers and supplemented them with fake documents to hide their true history. Prosecutors say the scheme has been ongoing since 1999. According to the complaint filed in Manhattan Criminal Court, "(The) defendant used a laundering process that included restoration services to hide damage from ille-

gal excavations, straw purchases at auction houses to create sham ownership histories, and the creation of false provenance to predate international laws of patrimony prohibiting the exportation of looted antiquities.”

Mrs. Wiener and her mother, who died in 2011, have been well-known dealers in New York for decades. Prosecutors say that upon her mother’s passing, she inherited hundreds of illegal antiques at their gallery and produced phony ownership histories. She consigned 360 lots to Christie's Auction House, which auctioned off the items for $12.8 million. Nancy Wiener galleries, one inside New York’s landmark Ansonia Hotel and the other on 74th street, deal in Indian, Southeast Asian, and

his passport to the FBI. According to the Oregon Live web site, Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter Sax said the government was "quite concerned' about Kang not reporting as required, after listening to a recorded phone call Kang made in August to a cooperating witness in which he talked about fleei g to a country that doesn't have an extradition agreement with the United States.

Government lawyers in New York had sought a bond amount be set to assure Kang's appearance in court in January.

But as federal judges in Oregon don't commonly set bonds, the The Wiener galleries deal in Indian, Southeast Asian, and electronic monitoring was add- Himalayan works of art, jewelry and decorative arts. ed as a safeguard instead.

New York antiquities dealer Nancy Wiener (pictured above) has been accused of selling stolen artifacts acquired from international smugglers and supplemented them with fake documents to hide their true history.

Himalayan works of art, jewelry and decorative arts.

Some of their top clients have been Jacqueline Kennedy, John D. Rockefeller III and Igor Stravinsky. Works from the gallery are on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore. Mrs. Wiener’s lawyer, Georges Lederman, told The New York Times that his client "surrendered voluntarily."

He said, ''We are examining the charges and will respond at the appropriate time.”

Cuomo to Remove Toll Booths & Russia Deports Wall Street Cybertheft Increase Cops at Bridges & Tunnels Suspect; Charged with Securities Fraud By: Anat Ghelber

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n an effort to curtail the amount of riders that dodge payment of fines at MTA bridges and tunnels, Governor Cuomo has announced his plans to implement an “open road” tolling system to be put into effect next year. The new system will have an automated scanning system which will automatically scan license plates and check them against a registry of vehicles with suspended registrations due to toll both violations. If the system detects a license plate that belongs to a vehicle with a suspended registration do to toll violations, troopers will be on hand to pull over the suspect vehicles said police superintendent George Beach.

The effort is part of Governor Cuomo’s plan to put an end to fee evasion. The system in place is bound to lead to positive outcomes since each license plate will be scanned and the system will also deter past and future offenders from skimping out on fines An overhaul of the tolling system on many major bridges and tunnels are also planned.

The Hugh L. Carrey and the Queens Midtown tunnel are set to get cashless tolling in their tunnels in January. The Rocka-

The Queens Midtown tunnel is just one of the venues that are set to get cashless tolling in January.

way Bridges, Robert F. Kennedy, Verrazano, Whitestone and Th ogs Neck Bridges will get the technology between spring and fall.

The cashless system will either deduct money from the accounts of passengers that have Ex-Pass, or send a monthly invoice to passengers that do not have Ex-Pass. MTA chair said of the plan, “We are very serious about revenue collection….just because you don’t go through the tool booths, don’t think we don’t have your license plate and accounting of who owes the tool.”

Additional laws that enable to crack down on fee evasion

will also including one that will suspend the license of drivers that have evaded payment of tolls three times in the last five years. Another will increase the fine for toll evasion from $50 to $100. The state also plans to add 150 troopers to the force that will apprehend dodge tool fees.

The city has also run new commercials to incentivize drivers to purchase Ex-Pass, and the use of cashless tolling.

Actor John Leguizamo reminds New Yorker’s that they can save up to 50 % on tolls by purchasing Ex-Pass. “So you can do this the hard way, or the easy way” Leguizamo opines in the commercial.

oshua Samuel Aaron, who is suspected of cybertheft that has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars being stolen from Wall Street banks, has been deported from Moscow where he has been living for two years. He was put on a flight to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on December 14th where he was arrested upon landing.

He is one of the the United States most wanted men and his crimes have been described as “security fraud on cybersteroids” by American prosecutors. His arrest and deportation comes among growing tension between the United States and Russia over accusations of Russia having interfered with the recent U.S. Presidential election, tipping the scales in favor of

Preet Bharara, who called Joshua Aaron’s crimes “securities fraud on cybersteroids” further stated that Mr. Aaron, Mr. Shalon and Mr. Orenstein, had engaged in “the largest theft of personal information from U.S. financial institutions ever.”

The suspect Russia deported, Joshua Samuel Aaron, is a 32 year old hacker who has been accused by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York of having been involved in stealing the details of more than 100 million bank accounts in the United States.

Donald Trump to win.

It is widely believed that the timing of this much wanted cybertheft suspect being arrested and deported by Russia coming among the previously mentioned campaign hacking accusations is not a coincidence. Russia may be trying to avoid any censure in the current political atmosphere. As the director of industry group Russian Association for Electronic Communications, Sergei Plugotarenko, put it, “Politics is set aside when talk turns to real cybercriminals.”

The suspect Russia deported, Joshua Samuel Aaron, is a 32 year old hacker who has been accused by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New

York of having been involved in stealing the details of more than 100 million bank accounts in the United States. He escaped to Russia before the warrant for his arrest was issued.

Two Israeli men, Gery Shalon and Ziv Orenstein, were also involved. Using account details Joshua Aaron stole from JP MorganChase, Fidelity Investments, E-trade and others, the two men engaged in a large number of fraudulent transactions, including gerrymandering stocks.

Any money they made was then laundered abroad. Gery Shalon and Ziv Orenstein were both deported by Israel to the United States in July. In a New See Russia Deports Wall Street , page 38

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NYC Landmarks Commission Votes to Preserve 10 Buildings Including Bergdorf Goodman

By Ilana Siyance

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he Landmarks Commission spent the end of the year clearing their “backlog”, in an initiative to address a group of 95 buildings and sites that have been on que to be designated from as far back as 1966. On December 13, the Commissioners voted unanimously to assign 10 more designations in the five boroughs of New York, as per NY’s Landmarks Conservancy’s website.

Among those newly designated for preservation are: Bergdorf Goodman at 754 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Built

in 1928, and encompassing the entire block the store was designed to appear like seven matching buildings, and has a limestone entrance added in the 80’s; Excelsior Power Company Building at 33-43 Gold Street in Manhattan.

As described by the Commission, this is “one of only two commercial electrical stations in Manhattan known to date from the 1880s, the pioneering decade for electric light and power in New York City and the United States.” ; Jackie Robinson YMCA Youth Center at 181 West 135th Street in Harlem, Manhattan. A neo-Renaissance palazzo-style building built in 1918; Loew’s

Lakeman House at 2286 Richmond Road in Staten Island is one of the oldest houses in the borough as it dates back to 1683. A second wing was added in the 18th century.

Brougham Cottage at 4746 Amboy Road in Staten Island. Built circa 1730, this farmhouse which is now part of the Blue Heron Park is reported to be the oldest continuously lived-in house on Staten Island

Among those newly designated for preservation are: Bergdorf Goodman at 754 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Built in 1928, and encompassing the entire block the store was designed to appear like seven matching buildings

175th Street Th ater at 4140 Broadway in Manhattan. Built in 1932, with ornament inspired

by Moorish Spain, Hindu India, and Buddhist Thailand; 412 East 85th Street House in Manhattan.

One of the city’s rare pockets of wood frame houses dating back to 1966; 183-195 Broadway Building in Williamsburg Brooklyn, with its cast iron facades and the 19th style; Saint Barbara’s Roman Catholic Church at 138 Bleecker Street in Bushwick Brooklyn, a Spanish Baroque Revival style building that dates back to 1910; Bowne Street Community Church at 38-01 Bowne Street in Queens, A Romanesque Revival Church with Tiff ny stained-glass

windows.

Brougham Cottage at 4746 Amboy Road in Staten Island.

Built circa 1730, this farmhouse which is now part of the Blue Heron Park is reported to be the oldest continuously livedin house on Staten Island; and Lakeman House at 2286 Richmond Road in Staten Island.

One of the oldest houses in the borough dating back to 1683 with a second wing added in the 18th century.

The commission’s backlog was cleared, with one site remaining open, namely the IRT Powerhouse in Manhattan. Th Commission will work with Con Ed’s owner “to develop an appropriate regulatory framework

Saint Barbara’s Roman Catholic Church at 138 Bleecker Street in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn

The Excelsior Power Company Building at 33-43 Gold Street in Manhattan was built in 1888

The Jackie Robinson YMCA Youth Center at 181 West 135th Street in Harlem, Manhattan

to ensure both preservation of the landmark as well as efficient delivery of energy services to New York City residents.” Th other sites were removed from

the landmark calendar for lack of support from owners and local elected officials, and may be brought back for re-evaluation in the future.

The Loew’s 175th Street Theater at 4140 Broadway in Manhattan.

City Seeks Developers to Build 200 Affordable Housing Units in Vacant Bklyn Parcel By: Hadassa Kalatizadeh

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ayor Bill de Blasio’s administration is in search of a development team to build as many as 200 affordable housing units at 3265 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn’s East New York. On Tuesday December 20th, the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development released a request for proposals, which will be due on March 22, 2017. The 81,175-square-foot site, known as the Dinsmore-Chestnut site in the Cypress Hills area, is currently vacant.

As reported by Crain’s New York, the half-acre lot is situated near Atlantic Avenue, on the same block as a bus company’s parking lot, and an upcoming school. The parcel was excluded from the controversial East New York rezoning approved in April by the City Council. The council

New York City Council member Rafael Espinal (pictured above) said: "The city-owned lot at Dinsmore-Chestnut has been vacant for decades: a tragic and all-too-familiar symbol of previously unfulfilled promises and a lack of investment in East New York.”

wished to permit time for public feedback concerning what use to make of this publicly owned land.

The site will most likely receive an individual rezoning, which would be required

for the current plans to move ahead. "The city-owned lot at Dinsmore-Chestnut has been vacant for decades: a tragic and all-too-familiar symbol of previously unfulfilled promises and a lack of investment in

Conceptual drawing of 3265 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn.

East New York," said Council Member Rafael Espinal. "With the East New York Neighborhood Plan that passed the City Council a mere eight months ago, and the de Blasio administration's commitment to build-

ing affordable housing, this site is final y being put to effective use."

The Dinsmore-Chestnut parcel is across the street from the 300,000-square-foot site purchased in May by Phipps Hous-

es for $36 million. As one of the city's largest affordable-housing builders, the new owner is currently in negotiations with the de Blasio administration to possibly build up to 900 affordable housing apartments.

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Upstate NY Hospitals Penalized for Bill Ackman & Wife to Split NYC, Hamptons High Infection and Injury Rates Real Estate in Pending Divorce Settlement By: Hadassa Kalatizadeh

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n Western New York five hospitals and one hospital system are being penalized by Medicare for having unsatisfactorily high rates of patient infections and injuries. As reported by Buffa lo News, Medicare rates hospitals on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the best. This year the threshold for penalties was for any hospital graded above 6.5.

Medicare withholds 1% of the next year's payments as a penalty for those hospitals with a high grading, which indicates those centers ranked at the bottom 25% for infections, blood clots, bed sores, falls, etc.

The federal government utilizes financial penalties as incentive to improve patient safety in hospitals across the nation. In 2017, the government is set to cut Medicare payments to 769 hospitals nationwide for their performance in the three year period from 2013 to 2015. In New York, 66 of the 153 hospitals will be penalized.

Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo scored a 7.11, and will be penalized for a second year. Mercy Hospital will lose $450,000 in payment cuts

Kaleida Health, the region’s largest hospital system, received a score of 8.47 for the combined performances of its hospitals and will be penalized for the third year in a row by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Their penalty this year will amount to $1.3 million.

Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo scored a 7.11, and will be penalized for a second year. Mercy Hospital will lose $450,000 in payment cuts.

Erie County Medical Center, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport, and TLC Health Network in Irving will each be penalized this year, for the fi st time. "What bothers me about the process, though, is that we did not need a penalty to encourage us to improve our quality standards in the fi st place," said Scott Butler, spokesman for TLC Health, which is a small hospital already struggling fin ncially.

Bill Ackman is also known

Related Cos. High Line Project is 4 Times the Original Planned Size

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ccording to documents filed with the city, Related Cos. proposed residential project in Chelsea is approximately four times the size of what was fi st planned. Th development will actually go under the High Line and then rise up on either side of the elevated park.

Crain’s reports, “On Sept. 30, Related filed permits to construct a 10-story, 108,024-square-foot building with 63 condo units and ground-fl or retail along 10th Avenue between West 18th and West 19th streets, but those plans did not account for the full size of the project.

Weeks later, Related filed an application for a neighboring site, which was reviewed

by Crain's, showing that the fi m's plans are much more ambitious.”

A ground-floor retail connection would run beneath the aboveground park. (Photo: Google Maps)

The head of the City Planning Commission has already approved the new fili g that asks for a retail connection on the ground fl or that would go under the High Line. It would start at the 10th Avenue building and end at another building that is planned to be constructed by Related on an adjacent site.

The structure that is cur-

The aerial greenway crosses 20th Street in New York. (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

illionaire hedge fund chief and owner of Pershing Square Holdings and Pershing Square L.P, Bill Ackman recently purchased a $91.5 million penthouse at One 57. The property will soon be divided in his pending divorce from his wife of 25 years, Karen Ann Herskovitz, a landscape architect who is also on the board of directors of Human Rights Watch. Th couple met in 1994 before Ackman earned his fortune and it is rumored that the settlement will reach into the nine figu es.

The last couple of years have been marked by volatility for Ackman. According to the Times, Pershing Square Holdings started out 2015 with a high note of 18.5 billion. By mid-November of 2016, its assets were valued at a mere $11.6 billion. Ackman blames the uncharacteristic downturn on his fi m’s investment in Valient, a pharmaceutical company whose stock plummeted by up to 90 percent within the last 12 months, but has been ris-

rently there is going to be demolished by the company and replaces with a new residential building 22 fl ors high. Th total number apartments are not yet clear, but the entire complex will contain close to 430,000 square feet.

The size of the project has been increased by the fi m by around 116,000 square feet. In exchange the fi m is contributing an estimated $5.8 million into the High Line Improvement Fund, which is used to fin nce different upgrades in the area. The creation of the fund and the loosened restriction that permit more projects to be created around the High Line are all results of a special zoning plan made for the area called the Special West Chelsea District. It has allowed for a bunch of transactions of this same type to occur in the area.

Plans by Related also outline a connecting stairway and elevator to be built between he High Line and the development site.

for his crusade and ethical stand against Herbalife, whose business model he famously called a “pyramid scheme”.

Billionaire hedge fund chief and owner of Pershing Square Holdings and Pershing Square L.P, Bill Ackman and his wife of 25 years, Karen Ann Herskovitz are in the midst of a pending divorce.

ing steadily since.

Ackman is known for his investment acumen, his hedge fund charges investors a 16% performance fee, in comparison to the industry average of 20%, and despite recent set-backs, Ackman has proven that he is worthy of his elite-level credentials within the industry.

According to the New York Times, the avid tennis player’s older hedge-fund, Pershing Square L.P. has produced annualized compounded returns after fees of 14.9 percent, more than double the S & P 500s 7.6 percent. He is also known for his crusade and ethical stand against Herbalife, whose business model

he famously called a “pyramid scheme”. His high profile indictment of the company sparked a thorough inquiry into its practices, culminating in a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission which forced the company to modify its marketing strategies and pay $200 million in consumer relief.

His fin ncial savvy has earned him an estimated net worth of 1.65 billion. In the pending divorce settlement, he will be dividing a recently acquired 13,554-square foot aerie that he bought in 2015 with a group of investors at Extell Development See Bill Ackman & Wife , page 38

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Can Jared Kushner Sell the Observer Bill Calling for Transparency in NYC Deed and Become Trump's Advisor? Restriction Removal Process Signed into Law By: Leroy Jefferson

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ared Kushner is planning on making a move to Washington along with his wife, Ivanka Trump in the coming months in order to become an adviser to his father-in law and incumbent president, Donald Trump. He plans to sell his paper, the New York Observer to potential buyers.

When pressed for commentary, the Observer media chairman and chief executive, Joseph Meyer denied that the magazine was for sale, stating that it is not uncommon for the paper to be contacted by potential buyers.

The observer was purchased

by Kushner in 2006. He had dreams of becoming a media mogul. Kushner had steadily modified the mission of the paper, making it more of a digital publication rather than it’s more eclectic and versatile themes relating to arts, culture, media and real estate. Kushner has recently moved the paper out of print as he is more focused on his move to Washington than maintaining it.

The possible cost for purchasing the publication is yet to be determined because it does not run in print for the time being. American Media Inc., the parent company for the National Inquirer has been

Jared Kushner is planning on making a move to Washington along with his wife, Ivanka Trump in the coming months in order to become an adviser to his father-in law and incumbent president, Donald Trump.

touted as a potential buyer of the Observer. The Enquirer was a steady supporter of the now president elect, Donald Trump throughout his campaign. The Enquirer published two pieces on Trump’s Republican rival, Ted Cruz, during the campaign.

One of them involved an alleged extra marital aff ir, and the second was about Cruz’s father being somehow involved in the assassination of president John F. Kennedy. Both stories were fabricated, but the paper nevertheless has a

track record for supporting the Trump family. And although the stories turned out to be fiction, Trump used their content to smear Cruz on his social media pages.

Other ties to the presidential family include AMI’s offer to purchase a story for $150,000 from a playboy playmate detailing her aff ir with the president. The Enquirer and the Observer both endorsed the president during his campaign.

Both Kushner and Trump have maintained a close relationship with AMI chief executive offic , David Pecker. Trump has regularly cited the inquirer in his social media pages, including praising the paper on its reportage of John Edward’s extramarital aff ir.

In the characteristic confrontational, no hold barred style of Donald Trump, his twitter feed read as follows “Time magazine should name David Pecker of American Media to be its top guy ….but they are not smart enough to do that.”

Additionally, when the Observer pulled its print edition, it offered its readership a subscription to the AMI owned Star Magazine, more proof that there Kushner and Pecker maintain close business ties and that AMI may very well purchase the Observer once Kushner is settled in D.C.

Successful legislative effort would block transactions like the one at Rivington House that led to sale of prized community asset for luxury condos Edited by: JV Staff

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anhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and Council Member Margaret S. Chin celebrated the enactment of their tough new legislation last week introducing transparency and Mayoral accountability to the murky process that resulted in Rivington House’s sale to a luxury condominium developer. Chin and Brewer introduced the legislation in response to widespread outrage over the City’s removal of a deed restriction that had protected the Lower East Side property, reserving it for use as a nonprofit community healthcare facility.

“Our city government failed when it did not protect Rivington House. When government screws up, it’s our fi st job to figu e out why and make sure it cannot happen again,” said Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer. “Today's legislation is a strong reform package that addresses the key failures that led to the loss of Rivington House, sets new standards for transparency so for the fi st

Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and Council Member Margaret S. Chin celebrated the enactment of their tough new legislation last week introducing transparency and Mayoral accountability to the murky process that resulted in Rivington House’s sale to a luxury condominium developer.

time, we’ll know where all these deed restrictions are and what they’re protecting, and gives its reforms the permanence of law, so they can’t be undone in future administrations.”

Council Member Margaret S. Chin said: “Our city is not a playground for powerful real estate interests. Every transaction that involves properties set aside for the good of the people of our City, such as

Rivington House, needs to be subject to the greatest amount of public input, transparency, and accountability as possible.

Our legislation, which creates a public database of deed restrictions, requires notific tion of elected and community officials of transactions involving deed restrictions, and demands Mayoral sign-off for any deed See Bill Calling for Transparency , page 36

Felder Shrugs Off “Jews Against Trump” Protest at Flatbush Office By: Kelly Mena

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enator Simcha Felder (Borough Park, Midwood,Kensington, Bensonhurst, Sunset Park, Gravesend) last week shrugged off more than a dozen Jews Against Trump protestors who rallied in front of his Avenue J district offic in an effort to force him to caucus with Democrats in the upcoming legislative session in Albany.

Felder, a registered Democrat, also carried the Republican and Conservative ballot line in last month’s state senate elections, and has again said he will caucus with the Senate Republicans as he has done for the past four years.

“I never give up on trying to do what’s best for the people I represent. Parties are not a religion. I won’t be intimidated by those who feel differently” – Simcha Felder Making the matter all the more maddening for Senate Democrats is they now technically have a mjority 32 members of the 63-member body, but of those 32 members, seven are part of the breakaway Independent Democratic Conference and then there’s Felder.

“We are concerned about the Senator’s choice to caucus with the Republicans again. The

Jew Against Trump protesters rally In front Of Sen. Simcha Felder's Flatbush district office. All Photos By: Kelly Mena

Senate Republicans and the Republicans of New York are a direct danger to our neighbors, to ourselves, and we really have to have a unified front against Trump,” said Protestor Elana Levin who helped deliver a letter to Felder’s offic that 66 district constituents and 136 Jewish Brooklynites at-large signed.

The letter noted that due to Trump’s campaign rhetoric that encouraged white supremacy and anti-Semitism, while also vilifying immigrants, Muslims, and communities of color, it is more critical than ever to take a stand against intolerance.

“At this political moment, when New York Republicans have embraced Donald Trump’s platform, the only hope to make that stand in New York is for you [Felder] to re-join the Democratic Caucus and ensure

that our state embodies the values of welcoming, tolerance, and equal rights for all,” the letter stated.

Levin, who lives in the Sunset Park end of the district, connected the dots between the federal and state relationship by in mentioning how Assembly Republicans are currently suing the City to get a list of resident immigrants who hold IDNYC city identific tion cards.

“It’s clear to me that the purpose of that is so that they can more easily deport my neighbors and that’s terrifying. As Jewish people we know what happens when people start making list of people who are outsiders to them,” said Levin, adding she shudders to think what will happen if Donald Trump gets his hands on the list See Felder Shrugs Off , page 37

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10 Noteworthy NYC Real Estate Lawsuits in 2016 By; Kristina Stukalenko

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f there is one thing that key players in the New York City real estate market know how to do it’s to fle their litigation muscles in order to broker their place in one of New York’s most competitive and bellicose sectors. The year 2016 ushered in a fresh set of lawsuits, among the most contentious of which was this year’s housing lawsuit involving the $5.3 billion sale of the Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village Black Stone group and Ivan hoe Cambridge.

The Claimants, Pershing Square Capital Management and Winthrop Realty Trust alleged that they had been hoodwinked out of substantial profits made out of the sale of the property; alleging damages in the amount of $500 million, the complaint alleged that Pershing Square Capital management bought a percentage of Stuy Town’s defaulted mezzanine debt in 2010 with the hope that

they would foreclose on the property. CWCapital moved to block the foreclosure. Pershing alleged that CWCapital, had bought the debt from them and had done exactly the same thing It had blocked them from doing.

The Judge ultimately ruled in CWCapital’s favor but they have since appealed the verdict.

Renowned developer Miki Naftali was involved in a nasty round of legal ping pong when two of his former partners, Victor Sigoura and Popkin left him to start a joint business venture.

The two accused Naftali of owing them substantial amounts from various deals, seeking damages in the amount of $8 million. Naftali filed a retaliatory law suit, which sought damages in the amount of $15 million. In his complaint, he alleged that Sigoura and Popkin stole confide tial fin ncial data and trade secrets when they left the company. Siguora rescinded his claims against Naftali and issued a formal apology to his former boss while Popkin is still in a le-

gal battle with him.

JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group, owned

by Michael Stern and Kevin Maloney respectively, are yet in the process of being sued by AmBase Corp. The su t between the former partners started in April over the construction of the super tall condo tower at 111 West 57th Street. AmBase claimed that JDS and PMG had put an undue fin ncial burden on Ambase, thereby cutting their own costs by “artificial y driving up

confide tial fin ncial data to Bloomberg. Bloomberg had published a story projecting the company’s profit and revenue for 2016.The complainants allege that Strange had obtained and executive’s username and password to log into the company’s system to retrieve the sensitive information after she was fired.

In February, a Judge annulled Bauhouse’s Group’s request for an injunction against Gamma Real Estate to stop a forecloFormer WeWorks employee Joanna Strange, who was sued by the office space giant after leaking confidential information to Bloomberg

Bill Ackman hedge fund owner, whose firm, Pershing Holdings sued for $500 million in damaged alleging that CWCapital bambozzled him and Winthrop Realty Trust out of profits from the sale of a Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village Black Stone.

Meir Laufer, who was the original mastermind behind the construction of a 630-foot-tall wheel to be built on Staten Island.

development expenses and then issuing unnecessary capital calls to cover the purported costs.”

The capital calls had resulted in AmBase’s interest in the project dropping to 45.3 percent from 60.3 percent. AmBase also claimed that JDS and PMG fin nced the project through illicit means.

WeWork also sued former employee Joanna Strange in July alleging that she had leaked

sure auction of a condominium project at 3 Sutton. Developer Joseph Beninati had taken out $147 million in high interest loans from Gamma and had fallen into default. Gamma Real Estate ended up paying a total of 98 million for the site.

In October, Douglas Elliman sued Leonard Steinberg, president of the venture capital-backed brokerage Compass for what he alleges was

an attempt to steal Elliman’ brokers. In total, Elliman has lost 50 brokers to Compass.

Compass in turn accused Steinberg and his partner Herve Senequier, both of who worked for Elliman for breaking an agreement to not recruit from Elliman for 18 months, in exchange for the retention of pending contracts which were worth about $3 million in commission.

The complaint alleges that Steinberg and Senequier had hired third parties to recruit on their behalf so that they would not be sued for breach of contract.

Wendy Maitland, former president of sales at Town Residential sued the brokerage fi m and former co-owner Joseph Sitt, after leaving the company.

Maitland alleged that Sitt depleted the company of funds, costing the company agents and new development con-

tract. The two parties eventually settled. The main point of contention in the law suit was a non-compete clause that Town Residential claimed barred Maitland from taking action against the firm.

In 2013, Princeton Holdings and Chetrit Group acquired a 14 building Ring portfolio. Joseph Chetrit’s would be business partner, Joseph Tabak eventually partnered with Gary Bartnett of Extell Development’s in the acquisition of the portfolio.

Joseph Chetrit ultimately filed a $400 million lawsuit against

The year 2016 ushered in a fresh set of lawsuits, among the most contentious of which was this year’s housing lawsuit involving the $5.3 billion sale of the Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village Black Stone group and Ivan hoe Cambridge.

Barnett and Extel along with Tabak. The complaint maintained that Extel had played an underhanded game in the acquisition of the properties and that the transaction was “fraudulent and deceitful.”

Meir Laufer, who was the original mastermind behind the construction of a 630-foottall wheel to be built on Staten Island. Laufer was not able to meet capital calls and as a result several big name investors managed to exclude him from the board. The Court ruled in favor of keeping him off his own project in March.

Chanukah in Woodbourne – Acuity Capital Partners Buys Nikleberger Rebbe Lights Menorah Washington Heights Rental for $21M By: Marcel Stepansky

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The Niklesberger Rebbe, HaRav Mordechai Jungreis, shlita is seen here licht bentching on the first night of Chanukah at his shul in Woodbourne, New York

cuity Capital Partners acquired a six story building at 440-450 Audubon Avenue in Washington Heights for $20.8 million, or $314 per square foot from Crest Realties and Quantum Equities according to Th Real Deal.

Crest Realties and Quantum Equities had acquired the property at a 2012 auction as part of a $7.8 million deal. Acuity Capital Partners ended up buying the building for three times its purchase price at that auction.

The 66, 240 square-foot building has 68 rental apartments and three retail spaces. All of the apartments are rent stabilized. Cignature Realty Associates, Peter Vanderpool represented both parties in the transaction. Acuity Capital has sought to omit the affordable housing component at its 66-unit Chelsea residential project at 42 West 18th Street. As part of the push to shift the affordable housing sector elsewhere, it offered to invest 25 percent of its profits to toward the purchase of affordable housing elsewhere. Crest Realties and Quantum Equities.

The building was built in 1911 and Aubodon Avenue is named

Acuity Capital Partners acquired a six story building at 440-450 Audubon Avenue in Washington Heights for $20.8 million, or $314 per square foot from Crest Realties and Quantum Equities according to The Real Deal.

after naturalist John James Aubodon, who owned a farm in the area. The building is surrounded by nearby parks, including Quisqueya Playground, McNally Plaza and High Bridge Park and is less than a half an hour away from all three major airports.

Today, the neighborhood that lies west of Broadway between 155th and 158th Streets in northern Manhattan bears no resemblance to the wooded vale that John James Audubon bought in 1841 and deeded to his wife, Lucy. The ancient elms and oaks that towered above dogwood

and tulip trees on the hillside and the tall pines nearer the water, the streams that fl wed through ponds and over a waterfall before joining the river, the enclosures where deer and elk mingled with domestic animals are long gone, displaced in stages of development and progress that culminated in the cityscape that exists today.

Even the vale itself is mostly obscured by graded streets, building elevations, and the retaining wall that supports Riverside Drive, which at its deepest – near the spot where Audubon’s home once stood – is almost forty feet high. In place of those expressions of rural life, the Audubon Terrace museum complex and a series of apartment buildings have now claimed the tract longer than either Audubon’s home or the subsequent residential enclave that bore his name. However, just below the surface are subtle reminders of what once was, a patch of schist on 156th Street, panoramic views of the Hudson River and the Palisades from the Riverside Drive viaduct, the steep drop from the 155th Street plaza to the cemetery below, and especially the area’s peculiar footprint that refuses to adhere to the rigid grid pattern.

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Ignoring Airline Fiasco, Ivanka Trump Trump’s Boyhood Home in Jamaica & Family Enjoy Chanukah in Hawaii Estates Up for Auction in January

By Hadassa Kalatizadeh

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irst daughter Ivanka Trump set out to celebrate Hanukkah in Hawaii with her husband, Jared Kushner and their three children. She shared a photo of her family lighting the fi st night’s candles in Hawaii, as per the NY Post. She tweeted, “Thi year is one of the rare and special occasions where Hanukkah and Christmas coincide. Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah! #happyholidays.” The family is spending the holiday unwinding at a private villa at the Four Seasons Resort in the Island of Hualalai. Like any 35 year old mother flying with children she knew the fli ht would not be relaxing. In this case, however, she had extra drama to deal with.

“This year is one of the rare and special occasions where Hanukkah and Christmas coincide.

Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah! #happyholidays.”

Last Thursday morning the family had a Jet Blue fli ht from JFK to San Francisco, where they would then catch a connection to Hawaii. The family was

First daughter Ivanka Trump set out to celebrate Hanukkah in Hawaii with her husband, Jared Kushner and their three children

flying in the main cabin and was escorted onto the plane before the other passengers by the Secret Service and Port Authority police. The cops left and the Secret Service agents took seats on the plane. Before the plane took off Dan Goldstein, a Brooklyn lawyer, began shouting at Mrs. Trump saying, “Your father is ruining the country!” He also jeered at her children and yelled, “Why is she on our fli ht? She should be flying private.” Ivanka reportedly tried to stay calm and took out crayons with which to distract her children, Arabella 5, Joseph 3 and The dore less than 9 months old.

Mr. Goldstein and his Hunter College professor husband were

escorted off the plane by JetBlue staff members. “You’re kicking me off for expressing my opinion? ” chanted Goldstein. Th anti-Trump leftist couple had eyed the family in the terminal, and were waiting for a chance to confront the future daughter-inchief. JetBlue made a statement, saying, "The decision to remove a customer from a fli ht is not taken lightly. If the crew determines that a customer is causing confli t on the aircraft, the customer will be asked to deplane, especially if the crew feels the situation runs the risk of escalation during fli ht. Our team worked to re-accommodate the party on the next available fli ht."

Jamaica Estates house, which served as Mr. Trump’s home in his early youth, will go up for auction on January 17, only a few days before Mr. Trump will be moving into the White House.

The house, at 85-15 Wareham Place, was supposed to be auctioned off on Oct. 19, the night of the final presidential debate. As reported by Newsday, that auction was postponed by the owners after the home began receiving a late boost in interest due to media coverage. The house was then purchased by an anonymous buyer below the original asking price, for an undisclosed amount.

The new buyer is now putting the house back up for a sealed bid auction with Paramount Realty USA, hoping to

The Tudor-style home is traditional and full of character. It boasts fi e bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, an eatin kitchen, a formal dining room, a firepla e and hard wood floors spanning through the 2,500 square foot home.

A Jamaica Estates house, which served as Mr. Trump’s home in his early youth, will go up for auction on January 17, only a few days before Mr. Trump will be moving into the White House

gain a premium. “The owner believes there is so much upside left on the home,” says Misha Haghani, Principal of Paramount. “The owner believes there was no premium paid for the home and the auction will help him realize that full market price.” The house was first listed in July for $1.65 million, and then in August by Laffey Real Estate for $1.55 million. The original auction held a reserve price of $ $849,000, but this auction will have no minimum bid.

The Tudor-style home is traditional and full of character. It boasts five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, an eat-in

kitchen, a formal dining room, a fireplace and hard wood floors spanning through the 2,500 square foot home. The house also offers a two car garage and an additional 1,100 square-feet of space in the full finished basement. Mr. Trump’s father, Fred Trump, who was a developer, built the home in 1940. President-elect Donald Trump, born in 1946, has this house address listed on his birth certificate, and he resided there with his parents and his four other siblings. In 1948, Mr. Trump’s father built a magnificent brick mansion, also in Jamaica Estates, which the family moved to next.

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Atlanta Museum Says Google Is Profiting From Holocaust Deniers By: Charlie Hoffmann

The specific neo-Nazi site of concern to the Bremen Museum is called Stormfront, which comes up first when Google users search “did the Holocaust happen.”

By having to pay to have the museum’s site advertised for Holocaust denial searches, Google is profiting off of Holocaust denial, the museum’s marketing director told the Guardian.

David Schendowich said it was nonsense for Google to claim that it was not profiting from Holocaust denial. “They may not take money from people denying the Holocaust, but the point is that museums and

American Jewish Population Rapidly Becoming More Orthodox By: Shlomo Vile

A The Breman Museum, located in Atlanta, Georgia, has been paying to have its website advertised when the phrase is searched on Google rather than the neo-Nazi one.

other organizations are paying to combat this stuff. Th y plainly are. We are. We’re paying them up to $2 a click.”

He declined to say how much the museum paid to Google but said search engine optimization (SEO) and AdWords were a key part–and cost–of its marketing strategy.

The director of the Breman Museum, Aaron Berger, said that according to the Southern Law Poverty Center, Atlanta was the fourth worst state in the U.S. for active hate groups and using AdWords was an “incredibly important part of our approach in getting our site up the search results.”

A Google spokesman said last week: “We never want to make money from searches for Holocaust denial and we don’t allow regular advertising on those terms.”

The specific neo-Nazi site of concern to the Bremen Museum is called Stormfront, which comes up first when Google users search “did the Holocaust happen.” But the tech giant has

faced scrutiny for more generally not taking responsibility for directing users to hate sites.

Google has recently come under pressure to amend its search algorithm to stop Holocaust denial sites from appearing fi st when certain topics are searched. So far the company has refused to accept responsibility for sending users to Holocaust denial websites, critics charge, but the company did make changes to its algorithm to promote “more high quality, credible content on the web.”

Despite Google’s statements Barry Schwartz, an expert on search engines and their algorithms, does not believe that the changes to Google’s algorithm have amounted to much of a difference. In a blog post on Wednesday, Schwartz questioned the effect of Google’s altered algorithm.

“I wonder if Google made any real change here or if it was limited to a really small set of See Atlanta Museum Says , page 38

lthough the overall percentage of Jews in the US has held steady for the last two decades at about 2.2 percent, the percentage who consider themselves Orthodox is skyrocketing.

Overall, the findi gs point to a dramatic shift in American Jewry. According to Steven Cohen, Professor of Jewish Social Policy at Hebrew Union College and a key consultant to the Pew study, “Orthodox birthrates in just the last few years have been soaring.” However, “The sky is falling for the rest of the Jewish population.”

According to the Pew Research Center study, approximately 10% of the 5.5 million American Jews consider themselves Orthodox in comparison to the 18% who consider themselves Conservative, 35% Reform, and 30% no denomination.

However, the Orthodox population is much younger. In the “grandparent" generation, those

Orthodox families have an average of 4.1 children per family vs 1.9 children per family overall.

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Over the course of 3 generations, the percentage of Orthodox among Jews in America has more than quintupled – from 5% to 27%.

aged 56-73, only 5% are Orthodox. In the “parent” generation, aged 28-45, 15% are Orthodox.

In the “child” generation, aged 0-17, 27% are being raised in Orthodox homes.

In other words, over the course of 3 generations, the percentage of Orthodox among Jews in America has more than quintupled – from 5% to 27%.

The e findi gs are in alignment with a 2012 UJA-Federation study, which found that 60% of the Jewish children in the New York City area live in Orthodox homes.

The e numbers are due to a number of factors, including

• Dramatically lower intermarriage rates: Just 2% of Orthodox married couples are intermarried vs 44% of American Jewish couples overall.

• Dramatically higher birth rates: Orthodox families have an average of 4.1 children per family vs 1.9 children per family overall.

• Dramatically lower age at time of marriage: 80% of Orthodox women aged 18-29 are married vs 20% of non-Orthodox Jewish women of the same age, according to a 2006 study by the American Jewish Committee.

See American Jewish Population , page 36

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n Tuesday, Trump tapped an experienced national security adviser to serve as assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism.

A statement from Trump's transition team said Thomas Bossert will advise the president President-elect says he will dissolve the Trump Foundation in order on issues related to homeland to avoid conflicts of interest. New York AG: He can't do that yet security, counterterrorism, and some experts have cited as being cybersecurity, and he will coBy: Ben Ariel fraught with potential confli ts ordinate the Cabinet's process with his new role as commander for formulating and executing resident-elect Donald in chief. policy. The position "is being Trump announced on In September, New York At- elevated and restored to its inSaturday that he would torney General Eric Schneider- dependent status alongside the dissolve the charity bearman opened an investigation national security adviser," the ing his name in order to avoid into the Donald J. Trump Foun- statement said. potential confli ts of interest as dation “to make sure it’s comhe prepares to enter the Oval plying with the laws governing Offi . charities in New York,” he said In a statement quoted by NBC Tom Bossert will work at the time.

News, Trump said that the Don- President-elect Donald Trump closely with Trump's pick In October, Schneiderman ald J. Trump Foundation has announced on Saturday that for national security ordered the Trump Foundation done "enormous good works he would dissolve the charity adviser, retired Lt. Gen. to stop raising funds in the state. over the years in contributing bearing his name in order Michael Flynn On Saturday night, Schneimillions of dollars to countless to avoid potential conflicts derman said Trump could not worthy groups, including sup- of interest as he prepares to dissolve the foundation so long Policymakers have long deporting veterans, law enforce- enter the Oval Office. as the investigation against it is bated whether such national ment offic s and children." security jobs should operate "I am very proud of the mon- energy to the Presidency and ongoing.

“The Trump Foundation is independently from the White ey that has been raised for many solving the many problems facorganizations in need, and I am ing our country and the world, I still under investigation by this House.

Bossert will work closely with also very proud of the fact that don't want to allow good work offic and cannot legally disthe Foundation has operated at to be associated with a possible solve until that investigation is Trump's pick for national secucomplete,” a spokeswoman for rity adviser, retired Lt. Gen. Miessentially no cost for decades, confli t of interest."

The foundation has been part Schneiderman told The ill. chael Flynn. Bossert is currently with 100 percent of the money Trump’s transition team did president of the risk managegoing to charity," Trump added. of a wide ranging discussion However, "because I will be about Trump's business and not immediately respond when ment consulting fi m CDS Consulting. He previously served as devoting so much time and personal entanglements, which asked for comment.

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Jewish heritage museum has suggested that Google is making money from Holocaust deniers because the museum is paying to prevent a Holocaust-denying website from appearing at the top of the search results for “did the Holocaust happen.”

When this phrase or a similar one is searched, Google lists at the top of the page a link to a white supremacist, neo-Nazi site that denies the Holocaust ever occurred.

The Breman Museum, located in Atlanta, Georgia, has been paying to have its website advertised when the phrase is searched on Google rather than the neo-Nazi one. The marketing director of the museum described it as “nauseating” that Google would promote such hateful and false websites.

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Tom Bossert, a fellow at the Atlantic Council, participates in a 2013 panel discussion on cyber security at the Atlantic Council.

deputy assistant to the president for homeland security under President George W. Bush.

The political and economic landscape for many New York businesses has been severely changed by the presidential election of Donald Trump. Amalgamated Bank may have suffered the greatest impact of all.

Amalgamated is the biggest union-owned bank in the United States and acts as lender to the Democratic National Committee. However, the Trump has chosen one of its owners, Republican Wilbur Ross, to serve as Commerce secretary.

The Chief Executive of Amalgamated, Keith Mestrich, did not comment on how the bank may be impacted by Ross’s ascendancy. A spokesman said in a written

statement, that Ross "has never impacted our core progressive principles." He added, "We have always been and will continue to be an outspoken champion on progressive issues and values."

According to Crain’s, “The bank was founded in 1923 by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, has $4 billion in assets and 16 branches, mainly in New York. It is majority-owned

by Workers United, a Service Employees International Union affiliate, and proudly displays its political leanings. It was the go-to bank for Barack Obama's second presidential inaugural committee, handled Occupy Wall Street's money, and last year became the fi st bank to raise its See Trump Taps Bossert , page 38

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Russia: US Policy Change on Arming France Rejects Comparison of Peace Syrian Rebels a 'Hostile Act' Conference to Dreyfus Trial By: Walter Metuth

France rejects Defense Minister's comparison of peace conference without Israeli or PA representative to Dreyfus trial.

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ussia says a recent U.S. decision to ease restrictions on arming Syrian rebels is a "hostile act" that would jeopardize Russia's forces and its other interests in Syria.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the policy change Tuesday, telling the Reuters news agency that "...the possibility of supplying them with weapons, including mobile anti-aircraft complexes, has been written into this new bill." She was referring to a defense measure signed recently

by U.S. President Barack Obama, who has been critical of Moscow's involvement in Syria's war.

She said Russia's air force, along with other Russian military personnel and Moscow's embassy in Damascus, would be directly threatened and that any weapons supplied to rebels would quickly end up in the hands of jihadists.

The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been a long-time ally of Russia, which has an air base near the Syrian coastal city of Latakia.

Russia helped Syria retake territory lost to rebels, some of whom have the backing of the United States.

Recently, the last rebels left Syria's northern city of Aleppo, which President Assad's forces

By: Carl Rosario

F Rebel fighter clean a weapon in al-Rai town, northern Aleppo countryside, Syria, Dec. 25, 2016.

pounded with the backing of their Russian allies. At a yearend news conference earlier this month, Obama said the world "is united in horror at the savage assault by the Syrian regime and its Russian and Iranian allies on the city of Aleppo." U.S. strategy in Syria has focused on degrading and destroying Islamic State.

Back in September, the Obama administration, while citing progress in pushing back IS, said more must be done to secure a sustained cease-fi e and political transition to end Syria's civil war, which has been raging for nearly six years.

Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country, along with Iran, Turkey and Syria, have agreed to hold peace discussions in the Kazakh capital

of Astana to resolve the confli t in Syria. He said peace talks are expected to take place in January and that the next step for Syria should be a nationwide cease-fi e.

The comments from the Russians come less than a month before President-elect Donald Trump takes offic as the 45th U.S. president. Putin has said he hopes to work with the next U.S. president to lift relations out of the current crisis, resolve international issues and respond to global security challenges.

During the U.S. election campaign, Trump leaned toward Moscow's positions on issues like Russia's military actions in Syria more than those of his Republican Party. He also spoke highly of President Putin.

Turkish Police Officers Go On Trial for Coup By: David Kleinstein

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urkey has begun the trial of 29 police officers accused of helping the failed July coup that led to 270 deaths and launched a massive government crackdown.

Prosecutors say those on trial in Istanbul aided the plot by not carrying out their duty to protect President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's residence.

Twenty-one of the offic s are facing life prison terms if convicted of attempting to overthrow the government, while the others face potential sentences of up to 15 years for membership in a terrorist group.

Turkey has blamed the coup on Fethullah Gulen, a cleric living in the United States who has denied any involvement.

Since July, Turkey's government has arrested 40,000 people and ousted more than 100,000 civil servants, teachers, judges and others believed to by linked to Gulen or involved in the plot. In addition, the government has suspended the activities of hundreds of civic groups.

Critics, including Western governments and human rights organizations, have voiced concern that the purge has gone beyond the scope of those suspected of involvement in the

rance rejected the Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman’s comparison of next month’s Middle East peace summit in Paris to the anti-Semitic Dreyfus trial.

French Foreign Ministry officials said Monday that the Jan. 15 meeting was being held to “re-affi m” the international community’s commitment to a two-state solution.

Avigdor Liberman told a meeting of his Yisrael Beiteinu party Monday: “It is not a peace conference, but a tribunal against Israel that is intended to harm Israel and its good name. It will not just be a trial against Israel, but a modern Dreyfus trial. Look at how all of France has been voting against us. We know the direction and the goal of the conference. It adds to the atmosphere in France against Jews.”

Liberman then called for Jews to leave France and make aliyah.

The Dreyfus Aff ir was the anti-Semitic 1894 show trial and conviction of a French Jewish office , Alfred Dreyfus, on fraudulent espionage charges. Dreyfus was later pardoned and then exonerated.

France hopes to gather the foreign ministers of up to 50 countries for the conference. Th summit is a follow-up of a similar meeting held in Paris in June.

Neither Israeli nor Palestinian Authority representatives were invited to that meeting.

Israel has dismissed the summit as doomed because it does not involve direct talks between Israelis and the PA.

The Dreyfus Affair was the anti-Semitic 1894 show trial and conviction of a French Jewish officer, Alfred Dreyfus, on fraudulent espionage charges. Dreyfus was later pardoned and then exonerated.

French President Francois Hollande was told earlier this month that Israel would not attend the peace conference, but that he was open to meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas “for direct talks without preconditions” if France cancels the summit

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told French President Francois Hollande earlier this month that Israel would not attend the conference, but that he

was open to meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas “for direct talks without preconditions” if France cancels the summit.

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Iran Currency Hits Record Low as US Policy to Change Under Trump Iranian rial drops to record low as foreign businesses uncertain of Trump's intentions towards enforcing sanctions against Iran By: Gary Willig

A paramilitary police officer stands at the entrance of Silivri Prison and Courthouse complex where 29 Turkish former police officers are on trial in the outskirts of Istanbul, Dec. 27, 2016.

coup attempt to also target organizations that oppose Erdogan's policies.

Turkey's government has also blamed Gulen for being behind the assassination this month of Russia's ambassador to Turkey while he was attending an art exhibition in Ankara.

The Russian government has said it will wait until the results of a joint investigation before assigning blame.

In another development, a government officia says Turkey has no information to confi m a video released by the Islamic State group that purportedly shows two Turkish soldiers being burned alive.

However, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus

on Tuesday warned journalists and social media users not to share the alleged video, saying it served terror purposes to "demoralize the Turkish public.''

Kurtulmus says: "there is no confi med information from the Turkish Armed Forces or the National Defense Ministry concerning this video.''

Turkey restricted access to social media websites for several hours last week after the release of the video, which purports to show the killing of two soldiers captured in northern Syria.

Turkey sent ground troops into Syria in August to support Syrian opposition forces trying to clear a border area of IS militants.

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ran's currency, the rial, hit a record low against the dollar Monday, amid concerns about the Islamic Republic's ability to attract foreign investment once US President-elect Donald Trump takes offi , Reuters reported.

According to the Reuters report, the rial hit the low of 41,500 units to one dollar Monday, weakening from around 41,250 per dollar on Sunday and 35,570 per dollar in September. The previous low of about 40,000 per dollar was reached in late 2012.

Economists gave several reasons for the weakening of the rial, including a strengthening dollar and uncertainty before the Iranian presidential election next year.

However, Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election in November cannot be overlooked, the economists stressed.

Trump has called the nuclear deal reached with Iran by his predecessor, President Barack

Iran's currency, the rial, hit a record low against the dollar Monday, amid concerns about the Islamic Republic's ability to attract foreign investment once US President-elect Donald Trump takes office

Obama, a "disaster" and "the worst deal ever negotiated." He has also pledged to renegotiate the deal.

Analysts believe that the Trump Administration will enforce existing sanctions against Iran more stringently than the Obama Administration even if it does not tear up the nuclear deal entirely. Uncertainty over the Trump Administration's inten-

tions towards Iran may cause foreign companies to have second thoughts about doing business with Iran even before Trump takes offi .

Earlier, Fox News reported that a group of prominent Iranian dissidents had written a letter to President-elect Trump calling on him to fulfill his pledge to renegotiate the nuclear deal and to take a tougher stance on Iran.

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Left-Wing Celebrates Security Resolution, Calls for Additional Anti-Israel Steps

Movement for the Jewish State Opposes Almoz Nomination

By: Andrew Friedman

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majority of Israelis and pro-Israel organizations blasted the United Nations Security Council and President Obama for Friday’s resolution condemning Israeli building in Judea and Samaria, but left wing individuals and organizations in Israel and abroad celebrated the vote, calling it a victory over “extremism”.

Gershon Baskin, founder of the Israel-Palestine Center for Research and Information, compared the occasion to November 29, 1947 – the date the United Nations voted to partition mandatory Palestine and to establish a Jewish state and called the vote a “celebration for lovers of Israel and for democracy.

“The United States should have voted in favor (of denouncing Israel), not abstained,” Baskin added.

On the political stage, Opposition Leader Yitzhak Herzog and former Labor Party Prime Minister Ehud Barak called the vote an “unprecedented” blow to Israel (despite the fact that the Security Council has condemned Israel in the past) and called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to resign. In addition, Uri Savir, a long-time to Shimon Peres and one of the architects of the Oslo Accords, wrote

Opposition Leader Yitzhak Herzog and former Labor Party Prime Minister Ehud Barak called the vote an “unprecedented” blow to Israel (despite the fact that the Security Council has condemned Israel in the past) and called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to resign. Photo Credit: Hillel Maeir

on Facebook that “Obama has proven today that he is a friend of Israel and has her interest in mind, not to abandon its democratic Jewish identity. It’s about peace or settlements ,democracy or occupation. A courageous choice.”

Left-wi g organizations in Israel and abroad also welcomed the decision. In Washington, “pro-Israel, pro-peace” Street wrote on Twitter that the “resolution conveys overwhelming support of international community, including Israel’s closest friends & allies, for a 2-state solution.” Closer to home, B’tselem praised the resolution and called for addi-

tional international sanctions against israel. “The Security Council today affirmed the international consensus regarding the illegality of settlements and the harm they cause to Palestinian human rights… This is not an anti-Israel resolution.

Rather, it is a balanced resolution that rejects the occupation- it does not reject Israel.

“We hope that this resolution leads to additional international steps – in favor of the future for Israelis and Palestinians, against the occupation,” Btselem wrote.

Peace Now added “Today the See Left-Wing Celebrates , page 38

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he Movement for the Jewish State called on Defense Minister Liberman and IDF Chief of General Staff Gadi Eizenkot to rescind the promotion of Brig.

Gen. Moti Almoz, currently IDF Spokesperson, to head of the IDF Manpower Directorate on grounds of unprofessional and discriminatory behavior.

Speaking to Tazpit Press Service Monday, Ziv Maor, an attorney for the group, said the promotion of Almoz is unreasonable because “when an IDF office acts in an unprofessional manner, the decision to promote him into a position where he would have even more power, authority and responsibilities over the army is unjustifi ble.”

Earlier Monday, the Movement wrote to Liberman and Eisenkot, outlining three instances that illustrate Almoz’s allegedly “extremist agenda.”

The letter mentions Almoz criticism of Elor Azaria, the IDF

“The IDF Spokesperson’s role is to represent the unity of the army, to portray a body that everyone should look up to and want to serve in.

Almoz has done the exact opposite of that.”

The Movement for the Jewish State called on Defense Minister Liberman and IDF Chief of General Staff Gadi Eizenkot to rescind the promotion of Brig. Gen. Moti Almoz, currently IDF Spokesperson, to head of the IDF Manpower Directorate on grounds of unprofessional and discriminatory behavior. Photo Credit: Hillel Maeir

soldier accused of shooting a neutralized terrorist following a stabbing incident in Hebron.

Almoz said Azaria does not represent the IDF nor its values.

Th t comment, said Maor, is tantamount to having a combat medic abandon a soldier on the battlefield without administering fi st aid.

“Our soldiers have the right to expect a military spokesman to back them up when they fin themselves attacked in the media,” stated Maor to TPS. “There are plenty of ways Almoz could have phrased his statement without completely besmirching Azaria’s name

and leaving him in the trenches while also remaining true to the facts of the case. What Almoz did is akin to an army doctor refusing to treat a wounded soldier and runs contrary to the standards expected from someone in his position,” Maor argued.

The second incident relates to harsh criticism, leveled by an unnamed soldier at then-incoming IDF Chief Rabbi Eyal Karim, regarding the incorporation of transgender people in the army.

“Before speaking to the press, See Movement for the Jewish, page 38

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Israel to Push for More Settler Homes Despite UN Vote

Israeli Arab MP Under House Arrest in Jail Phones Case

Planning committee to discuss issuing building permits for 618 housing units in East Jerusalem

Ghattas placed under house arrest Tuesday over accusations he smuggled mobile phones to Palestinian prisoners

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srael could advance plans this week for thousands more settlement homes in east Jerusalem in defi nce of a landmark UN resolution demanding an end to such activity.

It would mark the fi st such approvals since Friday's UN Security Council vote demanding a halt to Israeli settlement building in Palestinian territory.

The resolution, which passed after the United States took the rare move of abstaining, infuriated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who lashed out at President Barack Obama and vowed not to abide by it.

On Wednesday, a Jerusalem planning committee is to discuss issuing building permits for 618 housing units in the eastern sector of the city, according to the Ir Amim NGO, which monitors settlement building.

Jerusalem deputy mayor Meir Turjeman, who also heads the

On Wednesday, a Jerusalem planning committee is to discuss issuing building permits for 618 housing units in the eastern sector of the city

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asel Ghattas, an Arab Israeli lawmaker was placed under house arrest Tuesday over accusations he smuggled mobile phones to Palestinian prisoners, a case that has drawn outrage from the country's right-wing politicians.

Ghattas of the Joint List, a coalition of Arab Israeli parties, appeared before a court in Rishon Lezion near Tel Aviv and was ordered to remain under house arrest for Israel could advance plans this week for thousands more 10 days as the investigation settlement homes in east Jerusalem in defiance of a landmark continues, police said.

UN resolution demanding an end to such activity He has been barred from committee, has reportedly also new US administration will give leaving Israel and cannot visit spoken of seeking to advance us the momentum to continue security detainees in prison plans for some 5,600 other units and make up for the shortage for the next 180 days, accordcreated over the eight years of ing to police. at earlier stages in the process.

On Tuesday he told AFP there the Obama administration," he The 60-year-old was arrestwere no plans to call off discus- said of settlement construction. ed on Thursday after being sions in response to the UN questioned about the accuvote. The hundreds of building Diplomatic reprisals sations, which he denies. He permits were on the agenda beIsrael has already taken diplo- has waived his parliamentary fore the resolution was passed. matic steps in response to what immunity, allowing the inves"We'll discuss everything it calls the "shameful" resolution, tigation to proceed. that's on the table in a serious which passed with support from Israeli media have reported manner," he said. all the remaining members of that 12 mobile phones were And on his Facebook page the 15-strong Security Council. found on two separate prisTurjeman: "I'm not concerned On Tuesday, the foreign min- oners in searches after Ghatby the UN or anything else istry said it was "temporarily tas visited. trying to dictate our actions in reducing" visits and work with One of the prisoners is Jerusalem. serving time for the kidnapSee Israel to Push for More, page 39 "I hope the government and ping and murder of an Israe-

Basel Ghattas, an Arab Israeli lawmaker was placed under house arrest Tuesday over accusations he smuggled mobile phones to Palestinian prisoners, a case that has drawn outrage from the country's right-wing politicians. Balad, Ghattas's party, is especially critical of Israeli policies

li soldier in 1984, news site Ynet reported.

Arab lawmakers from the Joint List, the third largest force in parliament with 13 seats, frequently clash with Israel's leaders.

Arab Israelis make up some 17.5 percent of the country's population, and are descended from Palestinians who remained on their land after the creation of Israel in 1948.

They hold Israeli citizenship, but largely see themselves as Palestinians.

Balad, Ghattas's party, is

especially critical of Israeli policies.

Its three parliamentarians triggered outrage among Jewish Israelis earlier this year when they met relatives of Palestinians who authorities say were killed while carrying out attacks.

In response, parliament passed a controversial law in July allowing the expulsion of lawmakers deemed guilty of racial incitement or supporting armed struggle against Israel.

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Obama, the UN and the Future of Humanity

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LLAHU AKHBAR!! Obama muttered, dictator Gaddafi led to that country now being as he gave the approval to our U.N dominated by again...Muslim Brotherhood forcdelegate to toss Israel in the dumpster es. In Syria, Obama drew a red line in the sand in front of the entire world. This was for Bashar al-Assad to cross by using chemical the crowning glory (so far) in the career of the weapons against civilians.

He strode over that line and we chickened out, Muslim born, educated and now out of the Israel hating closet, lame duck president. His dream of refusing to arm the non-Islamist rebels who opmeeting 72 trans-gender virgins in Allah heav- posed him. Result? the slaughter of tens of thouen have been fulfille . No longer does he have sands of innocents and the entry into that nation to grovel to his Jewish funders and feign that "I of Islamist Iran and Russia. Eventually, Iran will am the most Israel supporting president, ever!" use the southern borders of Syria to imperil Isto his fawning, mindless Jewish voters. His new rael. Well thought out, wouldn't you say? And career as an open, free to speak his mind Islamist talking of Islamist Iran, Obama handed them the OK to pursue has been sprung. nuclear weapons But this overt, with the bonus of eight years in the over 170 billion planning alliance $ to fund terrorwith every Islaism around the mist's dream was globe, including, of no accident, nor course, against Isdid it come as a rael. Did he flin h surprise to those when Iran's leadof us who spotted ers claimed they the allegiance of would incinerate the forgettable senthe Jewish State ator from Illinois as soon as they when he fi st made achieved nuclear his appearance as capability. Rather, presidential cona silent wink and a tender in 2007. nod of approval.

His outright denial What has stood that he was in any in the way of way Muslim born, BHO's destruction fl w in the face of of Israel was surehis birth father and Obama has a close friendship with Israel bashing, ly not the Jewish his middle name, Islamist professors Rashid Khalidi. He is seen here as leadership in this "Hussein!"

His a guest on the blatantly anti-Israel news program country both poclose friendships known as “Democracy Now” litical and organiwith Israel bashing, zational. Th y have Islamist professors, stood by in silence Rashid Khalidi and of his actions as he Edward Said spoke overtly and behind volumes about the scenes planned his stance on the for the destruction Jewish State. Does of the Jewish State. his 20+ years asGeorge Soros, the sociation with Rev. demon behind Wright ring any the anti-Israel led bells?

Democrat Party And who could recently bought forget to whom out Jewish groups his fi st internasuch as the ADL tional phone call by having his was as soon as he henchman, Jonremoved his overathan Greenblatt coat as he entered installed as their the White House leader. from the inauguraRabbi Steve Gution ceremonies. It tow, the long time wasn't to any freehead honcho of dom loving West- Another close pal of President Obama was the the Jewish Council ern leader allied late Columbia University professor Edward Said. for Public Aff irs with this country's Said made a career out of spewing forth vile (JCPA), the major policies. Rather, it propaganda about Israel and denigrating the West umbrella group was to Palestinian as a brutal colonialist power for most major tyrant, Mahmoud Abbas, the terrorist leader who served under Jewish organizations, is now part of the Soros Yasser Arafat for 30 years. Th t signaled to the funded J Street, the virulent "Jewish" hate Israel Muslim world that all would be well for them in group. Our "Jewish" politicians, most of them the future, that Obama would do his utmost to of the Democrat persuasion have been just as turn this country into a supporter for an inter- impotently silent as the rest of our community. national caliphate as ordered in what he often Chuck Schumer, without any apparent concern for Keith Ellison's notorious Islamist, Jew hating refers to as, "The holy Koran." affiliations, is backing him to lead the Democrat National Committee. Madness, yet this is in real time.

No longer does he (Obama) have to We Jews have to start re-thinking our next grovel to his Jewish funders and feign that "I am the most Israel supporting moves. We have to back President Trump in his war on Islamism both around the world and president, ever!" to his fawning, in this country. We have to understand that he mindless Jewish voters. has always been a supporter of Israel and that he has indicated his advocacy for that nation by How else do you explain his support for Ah- nominating David Friedman, a totally pro-Israel madinajad when BHO abandoned the Irani- ambassador to that nation. The recent howls and an youth, who begged for U.S. support as they cries of protest from the anti-Israel, pro-Islamist marched in the streets denouncing their leader's Progressive gang of thugs attest to Trump's true tyranny? The e kids disappeared behind bars, love for the Jewish State and his fearless future silenced forever. What about Obama's demand fi ht for its survival. It's time for all of us, no that Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood leaders be matter what our past political persuasions might permitted to attend his lecture at Cairo Univer- have been to final y wake up to the realization sity that led to Morsi's presidency of that nation that the future of not only Israel but this nation in 2009? The unnecessary toppling of Libyan is in peril.

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Letters to the Editor BDS Supporters Will Benefit from Pro-Israel Legislation Dear Editor: A new Ohio law signed this week defies a worldwide trend that has existed for thousands of years.

It bucks the system that conveniently forgets the achievements of Israel in the fields of science, technology and medicine.

Governor John Kasich signed a bill targeting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. The law prohibits the state from contracting with companies that engage in boycotts of Israel, making Ohio the 14th state to enact such a law.

The BDS movement is not original. Some form of this movement has existed as a long the Jews. Th world is smitten with selective memory of Jewish achievements. Even Albert Einstein once lamented that “If my theory of relativity is proven successful, Germany will claim me as a German and France will declare that I am a citizen of the world. Should my theory prove untrue, France will say that I am a German and Germany will declare that I am a Jew.” Selective memory syndrome of the Jews goes all the way back to the when Joseph predicted seven years of abundance, followed by seven years of plenty. If you look carefully in the Torah, it says the seven years of abundance came to pass, but specifical y only mentions Joseph’s name in reference to when the years of famine came to be.

The question is why is Joseph is not credited for his acumen that saved the world from a global famine but is only referenced for predicting the years of drought and famine?

Back then in Egypt, the trend was the same as in Germany. Theworld’s stage embraces the successes of Jews, which is essentially synonymous with Israel, but strips them of their Jewish identity.

If BDS wants to rally people against Israel but refuses to recognize the country’s achievements in the fields of science, technology and medicine, then they should start by abstaining from all of Israel’s gifts to the world. Their list of abstentions should only begin with our mobile phones – the fi st mobile phones were developed in Israel.

Their list of boycotted items should continue with Israel’s innovations like the flash drive or the Intel chips that run our computers. But there is that selective memory. The BDS supporters don’t remember all that the people of Israel gave. Are they refusing life-saving medical breakthroughs like Teva’s Copaxone drug for treating multiple sclerosis or the PillCam disposable capsule that fil s the gastrointestinal tract and are improving lives across the world?

It is helping to create even more business, trade, and research opportunities that will continue to improve the lives for the people of Ohio, Israel, the world – and even BDS supporters. For a country that has a track record for developing jobs and technology, pro-Israel legislation can only help everyone. Ultimately, it even helps BDS supporters.

Sincerely

Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann Executive Director, Chabad Columbus

Chanukah Lights Dispel UN/Obama Darkness Dear Editor: The e is no secret about the fact that the UN has a “disproportionate” bias against Israel. Thiswas admitted by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as he was leaving his post. Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, pointed out that “during the past decade the UN passed 223 resolutions condemning Israel, while passing only eight resolutions condemning the Syrian regime as it has massacred its citizens over the past six years.”

The UN failure to censure Syria is only one example of its ongoing program of attacking Israel while ignoring the many massacres, genocides, and humanitarian abuses throughout the world. But Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, is the JEWISH state, and that is what makes it intolerable to the rest of the world.

Lame duck President Barack Hussein Obama, from his vantage point on the golf links of Hawaii, has demonstrated his hatred of the Jews and Israel by authorizing his lackey, Samantha Power, to abstain in the Christmas Eve, Chanukah Eve UN vote to censure Israel. Breaking with long-time tradition, where the U.S. would exercise its veto power in the Security Council to prevent the United Arab Nations from attacking Israel, Obama had to make a parting gift to Israel by sticking that knife in its back.

The Israeli reaction has been swift. PM Netanyahu has condemned the vote and announced the withdrawal of Israeli funds from the UN. Cabinet member Naftali Bennett has proposed the application of Sovereignty to Judea and Samaria so that there is no doubt about Israel’s biblical, historic, and legal

boundaries.

President elect Trump tried to prevent the shameful vote by talking with Egyptian President al-Sisi, and indeed the Egyptians removed the resolution which they had fi st drafted. But then, countries that couldn’t know much or really care much about Israel’s “settlements”, New Zealand, Malaysia, Venezuela and Senegal were drafted to present the resolution and it passed by a vote of 14-0.

This Chanukah season gives Jews and Israel much hope. The beautiful lights that will shine for eight nights, will dispel the darkness cast by Israel’s enemies. Miracles will arise from the depravity of Obama and the United Abominations. As Trump and his nominated Ambassador to Israel David Friedman have promised, the U.S. Embassy will be moved to Jerusalem. The “settlements” will become part of Israel proper, and Israel will work out its own “peace” arrangements with those Arabs seeking peace.

As for the UN, it is my hope that the U.S. will withdraw all its funding, and will exercise every means to get the UN out of New York. Let it sit wherever Israel’s enemies may choose, or not exist at all.

Finally, a reminder about the biblical prophecy: Tho e who bless Israel will be blessed; those who curse it will be cursed. History has proven that empires rise and fall, but Israel survives. My prophecy is that not only will it survive this latest attack, but it will emerge stronger than ever. Here’s to 5777 and 2017.

Helen Freedman Executive Director Americans for a Safe Israel

Wants Walmart in NYC !!

Dear Letters Editor: Once again this holiday season, out of work, part time, single income, poor, seniors, working and middle class residents looking for reasonable priced holiday gifts had to pay more. This is thanks to elected officials ho believe they know what is best for you.

NYC residents continue to be denied the opportunity to shop at Walmart due to excuses made by politicians such as NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott Stringer, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Public Advocate Letitia James, most members of the City council along with numerous fellow liberal Democratic Party elected official and their union allies. Many other Democratic State Assembly, State Senate and Congress members also op-

pose Walmart opening stores within their respective legislative districts, boroughs or any place in NYC. Th y feel that we should oppose Walmart because of substandard salaries and unfair competition they would provide against smaller stores.

Consumers have voted, with their feet, all over America making Wal mart the number one retail merchant success story it is today. It is time to allow Wal mart the opportunity to compete in the NYC marketplace as well!

For those “Politically Correct”, don't shop at Walmart, but give everyone else a choice.

Sincerely,

Larry Penner

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UN Resolution 2334: Obama Unleashed What the UN resolution really says is: "We will not stop antiSemites. We will not help the Jews, Stab, shoot, car-ram and blow them up at will." Europe will get it back in spades By: Prof. Phyllis Chesler

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lthough Egypt was ultimately persuaded to abandon it, the Obama administration refused to veto the UN’s punitive pro-Palestinian resolution against Israel. Here is Obama unleashed, displaying his loyalty to the Muslim world and his contempt, hostility, even hatred for the Jewish state.

This resolution represents a Muslim and an Islamist point of view; a politically correct Western point of view; and a very United Nations point of view.

This resolution is the poisoned fruit of decades of Big Lie propaganda funded by Arab Muslims and by left-wing Westerners Four temporary members of the Security Council (countries that are almost completely “judenrein”), rushed forward to re-introduce it: Muslim-majority Malaysia, and Senegal, and New Zealand and Venezuela.

Ten members of the Security Council joined these co-sponsors and voted for it.

This resolution is the poisoned fruit of decades of Big Lie propaganda funded by Arab

Muslims and by left-wi g Westerners. It is beyond the “Zionist=Racism” resolution, beyond the goon squads at the 1980 Copenhagen World Conference, beyond the mob riots against Israel at the 2000 UN conference in Durban.

I have no idea what legal power this resolution—or any UN resolution—really has internationally. The UN has been unable to stop—or to effectively prosecute—a single atrocity, including genocide, that member nations have committed since the UN came into being. It has never even attempted to punish those who pratice gender and religious apartheid. The most barbaric Muslim-on-Muslim violence and Muslim-on-infi del violence has never been addressed by the United Nations.

Indeed, as I have written many times, the UN has been effective in only one thing: Legitimizing and legalizing Jew-hatred in the world.

This Resolution is cognitively equivalent to Hitler’s diabolical lesson of May, 1939, when he sent 937 Jews out of Germany on the doomed luxury ship, the St. Louis. Cuba refused to honor its promise to allow the primarily German Jews, who had visas, to de-board; FDR, (so foolishly beloved by Jews), refused to allow the ship to dock in nearby Florida. The captain, Gustav Schro-

der, had no choice but to return to Europe. Schroder docked in Antwerp; some Jews stayed there, some made their way to England, France, and Holland.

Soon enough, two hundred and fift four of these refugees—pre-

than the blessed handful of righteous Gentiles, the heroic and sacrificial actions of the Jewish Palestinians in Holocaust-era Europe, and the various Jewish refugee rescue groups—the entire civilian world stood by and did nothing. I hesitate to describe this world as “civilized.”

The fourteen countries that have just voted in favor of sin-

Writes Phyllis Chesler: “This Resolution is cognitively equivalent to Hitler’s diabolical lesson of May, 1939, when he sent 937 Jews out of Germany on the doomed luxury ship, the St. Louis. Cuba refused to honor its promise to allow the primarily German Jews, who had visas, to de-board; FDR, (so foolishly beloved by Jews), refused to allow the ship to dock in nearby Florida.”

cious Jewish souls—were murdered by the Nazis.

Hitler said, in effect: “Okay, world. You want to save the Jews?

Take them, here they are.” But there were no takers. Hitler then knew that he was free to do whatever to the Jews. He murdered six million of us with the world’s approval and indifference. Other

gling Israel out for committing an “international crime” against the Palestinian people by building alleged “settlements” on alleged “Palestinian” land; and Obama’s United States, who let it be known that his Ambassador would not exercise its veto power, are all saying to the world: “We view Israel’s Jews and the

renting of land to Jews or Jews who build on their own Holy Land, as criminals. Arrest them wherever you can. Boycott them at will. We will not stop you nor will we help the Jews. Stab, shoot, car-ram and blow them up. We see that you are in the right.“ Clearly, unbelievably, Europe has still not yet realized that, if they once more sacrifice Jews to an evil fate that they themselves will soon inherit the same whirlwind of Muslim terror; that welcoming Muslim refugees in the 21st century (while refusing to welcome the Arab and central Asian Christians who are being persecuted by Muslims), cannot atone for all the anti-Jewish pogroms, the European Holocaust, or for their own previous colonialist history. Europe has a problem, but this is not the solution. This is civilizational suicide.

The majority of UN member states are either failed entities and/or dictatorships which are cruel to their own people and to all those whom they view as their enemies.

President Trump’s administration should cease funding the United Nations; withdraw all favors being currently rendered to its corrupt and incompetent personnel; demand that the UN leave Turtle Bay and re-locate to Geneva—or Uganda.

As Professor Phyllis Chesler has written many times before: “The UN has been effective in only one thing: Legitimizing and legalizing Jew-hatred in the world.”

In my view, President Trump’s administration should cease funding the United Nations; withdraw all favors being currently rendered to its corrupt and incompetent personnel; demand that the UN leave Turtle Bay and re-locate to Geneva—or Uganda.

And that’s just for starters.

Prof. Phyllis Chesler is a Shillman-Ginsburg Fellow at the Middle East Forum and recipient of the 2013 National Jewish Book Award, is the author of sixteen books, including Women and Madness, Woman's Inhumanity to Woman, and The New Anti-Semitism. She has written four studies about honor killing, Her latest books are An American Bride in Kabul, (Palgrave Macmillan) and Living History: On Th Front Lines for Israel and the Jews.Professor Chesler may be reached at her website www. phyllis-chesler.com

A World Where Hatred is More Dangerous Than War – Part II By: Meir Jolovitz (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK)

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hird. Rex Tillerson has secured the endorsement of some prominent former American foreign policy players: Condoleeza Rice, Robert Gates, and Steve Hadley. And here’s the “but.” He has also gotten the blessing of Brent Scowcroft former US national security advisor as well as that of James Baker, former US secretary of state. Neither was a friend of Israel’s, the latter having famously opined: “F**k the Jews, they don’t vote for us anyway.”

Israel will be found to be at fault by the United Nations, the European Union, and most of the same liberal media that has held Israelis culpable simply because they, well, exist.

Actually, taken together, this does not avert a fourth certainly.

Th t the peace process between Arabs and Jews, will fail. And this as well: Israel will be found to be at fault by the United Nations, the European Union, and most of the same liberal media that has held Israelis culpable simply because they, well, exist.

But unlike the history of the previous American administrations, with a President Trump,

there final y exists the hope that Israel will not be blamed.

Trump has been consistent and quite adamant about his desire to either rework or renege on the nuclear deal that Obama/ Kerry worked out with the Islamic Republic of Iran, enabling it to rightfully possess the bomb in less than twelve years. Th president-elect’s choice of advisors, vocal opponents of that nation’s sponsorship of international terrorism, reinforces that determination.

Candidate Trump several times boasted during the past year that he hoped to engineer that elusive peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians because of his “deal-making” talents. He doubled-down when he suggested that Kushner seemed an obvious choice to lead the effort.

The failure to secure a viable (the operative word here is “viable”) peace treaty between Israelis and Palestinian is nothing new.

It was a little more than a year ago, in October 2015, when Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas – everyone’s designated “peace partner” – praised the daily Arab violence against Israel and offered: “Each drop of blood that was spilled in Jerusalem is pure blood as long as it’s for the sake of Allah. Every shahid (martyr) will be in heaven and every wounded person will be rewarded, by Allah’s will.” Consistent with the PA honoring its

fallen murderous terrorists by naming schools, town squares and soccer stadiums after them, the entire education of its children continues to be predicated on the dehumanization of the Jews. George Orwell warned us about this level of hatred, but we seemed not to pay any attention.

dehumanize – and applaud the murder of – his people.

Even Israel’s own National Security Council has argued that “the maximum that any Israeli government will be ready to offer the Palestinians and still survive, is much less than the minimum that any Palestinian

Rex Tillerson has secured the endorsement of some prominent former American foreign policy players: Condoleeza Rice, Robert Gates, and Steve Hadley. And here’s the “but.” He has also gotten the blessing of Brent Scowcroft, former US national security advisor as well as that of James Baker, former US secretary of state. Neither was a friend of Israel’s, the latter having famously opined: “F**k the Jews, they don’t vote for us anyway.”

But despite this assault on humanity, there is talk of revitalizing a peace process. It is as farcical as it is misguided. And playing along is none other than Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu who still takes every opportunity to petition the Palestinians to come to negotiations.

The same Palestinians who

leader can accept.” In any language, it does not bode well for any prospect for peace.

Memo, to anyone who will listen: It is not about territory.

It is about Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish State. And the Arabs have offered us the Cliff Notes version: No Jewish State in the Middle East.

Bernard Lewis, the preeminent scholar of Middle East history has rightly written: “If the confli t is about the size of Israel, then long negotiations can eventually resolve the problem.

But if the confli t is about the existence of Israel, then serious negotiation is impossible.”

Memo to incoming President Donald Trump: It’s about the existence of Israel, so don’t pretend that some talented deal-maker, whether a high ranking senior strategist, or a well-intentioned son-in-law, can make this work.

Tho e who believe that peace is attainable are living a lie. Under several successive American administrations, we have been witness to a bogus peace process, and the blame placed at the lap of the Israelis for somehow not making it happen.

It mattered not that a peace agreement, founded upon a series of false assumptions (that both parties desire peace) and incomprehensibly unattainable expectations (that Israel be diminished in territory including the forfeiture of Jerusalem), is

“If the confli t is about the size of Israel, then long negotiations can eventually resolve the problem. But if the confli t is about the existence of Israel, then serious negotiation is impossible.”- Bernard Lewis

Meir Jolovitz writes: “Trump has been consistent and quite adamant about his desire to either rework or renege on the nuclear deal that Obama/Kerry worked out with the Islamic Republic of Iran, enabling it to rightfully possess the bomb in less than twelve years.”

an Arab Trojan horse leading Israel towards certain disaster.

American foreign policy – until January 20, 2017 – was predicated on an insanely unreasonable expectation that we continue to delude ourselves.

But, in a world where hatred is more dangerous than war, the 2016 election just might have provided the very moral clarity that even George Orwell would have been proud of.

To paraphrase James Baker: F**k the Arabs. They don’t want peace anyway.

Meir Jolovitz, a Middle East analyst and lecturer, is a past national executive director of the Zionist Organization of America, and formerly associated with the Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies in Jerusalem

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Israel and the Rising New West – Part I A new era that presents Israel with Unprecedented Opportunities By: Caroline Glick

ment Spokesman James Kirby’s of Israel and the territories occufatuous and unprecedented pied since 1967.”

An indication of the depth resident Barack Obama claim that Israeli communities has but a month left in of- built beyond the 1949 armistice of Obama’s commitment to enfic . But he has a month line – the so-called settlements – abling the resolution to pass came amid reports that Secretary left. And he is using it. are illegal.

In the days remaining, Obama is using the full authority of his offic to advance his policies with the hope of rendering permanent his mark on American policy.

Domestically, Obama is working to undercut the capacity of his successor, President-elect Donald Trump, to implement his plans of expanding domestic oil and gas exploration and development.

On Tuesday, Obama banned offsh re drilling in large swathes of the Artic and Atlantic oceans.

In foreign aff irs, Obama has Israel in his crosshairs.

It is now apparent that the As Anne Bayevsky reported in the Washington Examiner, lame duck president, bereft of Obama is supporting the UN budget which allocates funding any partisan restraints, intends toward the implementation of a UN Human Rights Council to make good on his eight years resolution promoting BDS of promises to use his last month Late Wednesday, the UN sud- of State John Kerry was planning in offic to stick it to Israel at the denly announced it would hold to address the Security Council UN. The opening act of Obama’s a vote on an Egyptian resolution ahead of the scheduled vote.

In any event, following masonslaught on Israel came on parroting that language, and callWednesday, with State Depart- ing for a complete halt on con- sive pressure from Israel and struction projects for Jews in the a statement by President-elect Donald Trump calling for areas, including Jerusalem.

The draft resolution included Obama to veto the resolution, It called upon member states “to distinguish in their a call for an international gov- Egypt postponed the vote on its relevant dealings, between ernmental embrace of economic resolution “indefin tely.”

But with or without the reswarfare against Israel. It called the territory of the State of Israel and the territories upon member states “to distin- olution – and there are at least guish in their relevant dealings, two others also poised for a vote occupied since 1967.” between the territory of the State – Obama is using his remaining

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time to empower the anti-Israel boycott, divestment and sanctions operation aimed at destroying Israel’s economy and international position.

As Anne Bayevsky reported in the Washington Examiner on Wednesday, Obama is supporting the UN budget which allocates funding toward the implementation of a UN Human Rights Council resolution promoting BDS. The resolution requires the Human Rights Council to compile a blacklist of companies worldwide with direct or indirect business ties to Israeli communities built beyond the 1949 armistice lines. Since all businesses doing business with Israeli entities have indirect or direct ties to the areas where some 750,000 Israeli live, the resolution represents a bid to conduct total war against the Israeli economy.

And Obama is funding its implementation.

Moreover, Obama is trying to box the Trump administration into continuing his supportive stance on the Human Rights Council. Whereas the Bush administration refused to join the inherently and incurably anti-Israel body, Obama has lavished it with legitimacy and funding.

This month the administration won a new three-year term for the US on the council beginning on January 1. Thi means that regardless of Trump’s approach to the phony human rights body, the US is now sad-

dled with membership for the bulk of his presidential term.

One of the things operating in Israel’s favor as it seeks to undo Obama’s hostile legacy once he is gone, is that Trump’s election is part and parcel of a wide-scale change in Western politics that is fundamentally transforming the so-called “international community” that provides knee-jerk support for BDS and every other anti-Israel initiative.

The term “international community,” of course, is just a grandiose name for the collective views of the Western European elites and those of their counterparts on the US coasts.

And as Trump’s victory and the British decision to withdraw from the European Union indicated, the elites’ capacity to impose their views on voters is fast disappearing.

The populist wave that approved Brexit and brought Trump to power is far from spent force. Next year will see general elections in Holland, France and Germany, and nationalist parties in all three countries are likely to win or at a minimum be profoundly strengthened.

This means that the likelihood the EU will break apart is rising with each passing day. And the foreign policies of the separate states of Europe will be far different than their collective positions under the EU. The main cause of the swift rise of the nationalist Right throughout Western Europe is

Next year will see general elections in Holland, France and Germany, and nationalist parties in all three countries are likely to win or at a minimum be profoundly strengthened. the mass Muslim migration to Europe. Profound public opposition to the deluge of migrants from Muslim states is bringing about wholesale popular rejection of the multicultural and anti-nationalist values that dictated the tone and substance of European politics for two generations. The implications of this revolutionary shift in values and its impact on European politics are enormous. And Israel stands to be one of the fi st beneficia ries of this transformation, if our foreign policy bureaucracy is capable of understanding what is happening.

Unfortunately, actions by the Foreign Ministry this week indicate that our diplomatic bureaucrats haven’t the vaguest idea of what is happening, or why these developments can be beneficia for Israel.

(TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK)

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

Jewish Hanukkah Boycotters and the Banality of Hypocrisy

By Abraham H. Miller

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o you remember when Jewish organizations boycotted events sponsored by President Barack Obama because of his past association with the anti-Zionist, anti-Semitic Rev. Jeremiah Wright? Or perhaps you can recall when liberal Jewish organizations boycotted an event Obama sponsored because he broke bread at the end of Ramadan with Islamists who were not only anti-Israel, but anti-American?

You don’t remember ?

Strangely, neither do I. Maybe it was when the administration made more fuss over a Jew building a room addition in a historic Jerusalem Jewish neighborhood than Tehran building a bomb that liberal Jewish organizations boycotted events sponsored by the president. You don’t remember those either?

Well, that’s because they never happened. Obama was the president, and disrespecting him would have been unthinkable, if only because of the office he held.

Fast forward eight years to the aftermath of the election of

The Hanukkah boycotters represent the left wing of the Democratic Party, and just as they have forgotten the workingclass stiff, they have also forgotten Israel.

Donald Trump, and 12 groups belonging to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations are boycotting their umbrella organization’s Hanukkah party because it is being held at a Trump-owned hotel.

Hannah Arendt coined the term “banality of evil.” Here we have the banality of hypocrisy.

ing. Most of their views are an irritating reminder of the incomparable Pauline Kael, who could not accept that Richard Nixon had won the presidency because from her perch in Manhattan she knew absolutely no one who voted for him.

The e people live in their own incestuous bubble, in denial that their mindset is what

carried a lunch pail and rode the street car, often transferring three times before getting to work. The e were no transit stop shelters in those days to block the winter wind that either came off the lake or blew in across the plains from Canada, with nothing to stop it.

The e were the people who looked to the Democratic Par-

The Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Credit: Indianz Com via Flickr.com.

The explanations for not attending the event ring as hollow as Hillary Clinton’s attempts to explain the ethical norms that governed her foundation’s dealings with foreign governments while she was secretary of state.

Let’s cut through the nonsense. The e organizations were looking for an excuse, once again, to vent their opposition to the Trump presidency and their refusal to accept that reality.

Their absence will be a bless-

caused Hillary Clinton to lose the election.

The Democratic Party was once the party of the working stiff, the people I knew as a child growing up in Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood, where a Republican was more difficult to find than blooming fl wers in Chicago’s brutal winters. The e were the people who worked in the steel mills, the factories, the stockyards and the garment district. Few owned cars. Everyone

ty to protect them from the exploitation of the rich and powerful. The e were union people and proud of it, most of them white immigrants, Catholics and Jews, who worked in large corporations owned by Protestants. Labor confli t had an ethnic characteristic. The Protestants got here fi st, and they spoke English.

But the Democratic Party forgot about these people as it became the party of identity

politics. Everyone had an identity to be celebrated—except members of the white working class, who were vilified as bigots. You know, the folks who cling to their Bibles and guns, as Obama once described them.

My grandmothers clung as proudly to their prayer books as our Catholic neighbors clung to theirs. Where was the harm?

Liberal Jews have been at the forefront of identity politics— but not for themselves. Like other liberal Democrats, they champion the cause of every identity except those that the Democratic Party was supposed to protect. But in this election cycle, the white working class decided it had been ignored too long. Just look at the electoral maps for Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

The Hanukkah boycotters represent the left wing of the Democratic Party, and just as they have forgotten the working-class stiff, they have also forgotten Israel. Most of these Hanukkah boycotters have stood behind every anti-Israel policy the Obama administration pursued. Indeed, their feckless response to Obama’s anti-Israel policies doesn’t hold a candle to their defi nt protestation over a Hanukkah party in a Trump hotel.

New Israel Fund CEO Daniel Sokatch opined that any organization that would host a Hanukkah party at a Trump hotel is “utterly out of touch with the majority of American Jews.”

This is almost funny coming

Abraham H. Miller writes: “These organizations were looking for an excuse, once again, to vent their opposition to the Trump presidency and their refusal to accept that reality.”

from a man who runs an organization whose NGO network includes Adalah, Breaking the Silence, B’Tselem, Yesh Din and others that “use their budgets to bombard the U.N., the European Union, journalists, academics and others with false allegations of war crimes and apartheid,” according to NGO Monitor.

I doubt if anyone will miss the boycotters. Maybe they can have their own Hanukkah party and exchange stories about how they knew nobody, absolutely nobody, who voted for Donald Trump.

(JNS.ORG) Abraham H. Miller is an emeritus professor of political science, University of Cincinnati, and a distinguished fellow with the Haym Salomon Center. Follow him on Twitter @salomoncenter.

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Hitler's Religion: The Twisted Beliefs that Drove the Third Reich Written by: Richard Weikart Reviewed by: Danusha V. Goska

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itler is the trump card.

Even if you hold a royal flush, if your opponent plays the Hitler card, you lose. Tho e arguing for Western Civilization or the Judeo-Christian tradition frequently fold when confronted by the mustachioed monster.

Mention of Hitler is used to insist that we need to throw out the baby, throw out the bath water, and accept just about any alternative to Western Civilization as more peaceful, less genocidal, shinier and newer.

What is the genesis of Political Correctness? One good place to start seeking for that genesis is the West's horrifie backlash against, and attempt to compensate for, Nazism.

Weikart makes the case that Hitler's God was a Darwin-inspired, nonpersonal, pantheistic deity exacting a pitiless survival-of-the-fit estthrough-struggle morality.

In the early twentieth century, society's best and the brightest, including US presidents, The New York Times and Th Atlantic Monthly, Ivy League Universities and Congress accepted scientific racism. Thi Darwin-inspired worldview placed Nordic people at the pinnacle of human evolution.

Planned Parenthood's Margaret Sanger advised abortion and sterilization for less-evolved humans. Carl Brigham invented intelligence tests, the ancestors of the SAT, that proved Polish immigrants incapable of education. Madison Grant, cofounder of the Bronx Zoo and board member at the Museum of Natural History, recommended elimination of the unfit. Hitler dubbed Grant's 1916 book Passing of the Great Race his "Bible."

At the Nuremberg Trials, Baldur von Schirach, head of the Hitler Youth, would blame another publication from America's scientific racism era, Henry Ford's The International Jew, for his becoming an anti-Semite.

Grant and Lothrop Stoddard positioned their scientific racism in opposition to Christianity. Racism was supported by science, they insisted. Christianity was absurd, and its championing of the oppressed weakened society.

What happened? How did a society that had been excessively arrogant a hundred years ago become a society that expresses Politically Correct self-condemnation and shame today? World War II happened.

Mao Zedong and Joseph Stalin killed more people than Hitler. Tamerlane, the fourteenth-century "Sword of Islam," killed five percent of the world's population. The e are two important differences between other notorious genocides and Nazism. We read of Tamerlane's mountains of skulls, his 1398 massacre of a hundred thousand infidels in Delhi, and his burying alive four thousand Armenian Christians in the name of Islam, but we do not witness these horrors. Hollywood directors did not film the eighteen million prisoners of the Soviet Gulag. Hollywood directors like Alfred Hitchcock and George Stevens did participate in documentation of Nazi concentration camps. We don't just read about Nazi horrors; we see them in documentary footage produced by experts.

The e is a second important difference between the Holocaust and other horrors.

Russia with its serfs, czars, and commissars, perennial enemy of Bond fil s; China, land of foot-binders and dog-eaters: they are alien to us. The Nazis are us. Germany was democratic, secular, capitalist, educated and industrialized. Beethoven, Einstein, Thomas Mann, hot dogs, hamburgers, Christmas trees: all German. More Americans trace their ancestry back to Germany than to any other country. English is a Germanic language.

Americans watching fil footage of Nazis horrors felt shattered in a way that reading of a fourteenth-century massacre of Hindus by a Muslim could never shatter them. We in the West have looked at Nazi crimes and said, "The e is something wrong with us. We must change."

If quality X is associated with Hitler, we want to reject quality X. Hitler was a vegetarian; if someone wanted to prove that Hitler did what he did because he was a vegetarian, we might reject vegetarianism. This "logic" is fodder for jokes: "Do you drink water? So did Hitler!" an internet meme mock accuses.

It is exactly because the Hitler card is played against Western Civilization that everyone ought to read Richard Weikart's new book, Hitler's Religion: The Twisted Beliefs that Drove the Third Reich. The book's sub-

stance justifies Weikart's clam that it is "the most extensive to date in the English language" on its topic. Weikart makes the case that Hitler's God was a Darwin-inspired, non-personal, pantheistic deity exacting a pitiless survival-of-the-fittestthrough-struggle morality. Neither Hitler nor Nazism were Christian, and the elimination of Christianity was certainly one of the long-term goals of Nazism. Previous canonical scholars have asserted part or all of Weikart's main thesis; thus, his book should not be controversial.

famous 1935 film, Triumph of the Will, a "Wagnerian deity."

Riefenstahl's 1938 film Olympia, documenting the 1936 Berlin Olympics, opens with a lengthy homage to Ancient Greece and Rome. Marble gods appear to spring to life in the bodies of German athletes. This homage makes clear that Nazism plans to skip over the inconvenient rise of Christianity and resurrect virile Pagan virtues. Hitler regarded pre-Christian Rome as humanity's high point. TheLuft waffe bombed Coventry's 14th century cathedral to a ruin, but Hitler would not allow Athens

Richard Weikart's new book, Hitler's Religion: The Twisted Beliefs that Drove the Third Reich

Certainly when Nazism was arising, its fl mboyant fli tations with Neo-Paganism and its attacks on Christianity were so obvious that in 1942, Polish-Jewish artist Artur Szyk depicted Hitler as the anti-Christ.

Nazism declared itself a break with the Judeo-Christian tradition, obedient to science in a way that Christianity could never be, and a return to Pagan values rooted in one's natal blood and soil. In his 1930 book Th Myth of the Twentieth Century,Nazi theorist Alfred Rosenberg declared the "collapse" of all that had come before and a "new dawn" and "new faith" a "new light" a "new mission:" "blood and blood, race and race, folk and folk." "Th t is the task of our century; to create a new human type out of a new view of life." Goebbels wrote in his novel Michael of "demolishing his old faith world." "The churches have failed. Totally failed. Millions await a new religion."

The Thi d Reich flag is one of the most famous and in-yourface graphic designs in history: red fiel , white disc, black swastika. Dating back at least 11,000 years, the swastika is a near universal Pagan symbol for eternity, representing the path of the sun in the sky. TIME film critic Richard Corliss called the Hitler of Leni Riefenstahl's in-

to be bombed.

Nazi Neo-Paganism was a lived experienced that bonded followers to one another and inspired them to reject their own reason and adopt the group's morality. Historian Manfred Gailus wrote that Nazi religiosity was felt as "a mass experience, cult, ritual, as highly symbolic and sacred actions in the context of a novel NS annual calendar of festivals and celebrations of life." "The whole country was as if under a kind of a spell,"

reported Brunhilde Pomsel, Goebbels' secretary, in 2016.

Living, nocturnal swastikas constituted of thousands of marchers carrying torches high aloft, the Blutfahne ceremony, in which a new swastika was consecrated through physical contact with a flag bearing Nazi blood, or the roll call for the martyrs of the Beer Hall Putsch: Nazis were diabolically clever at creating rituals that erased the past and sucked the participant into a new ethic. These rituals intoxicate audiences, even today. The London Times called Olympia "visually ravishing."

The spectacle, the camaraderie, the meaning, order and self-discipline, the loss of self and sacrificial surrender to a moving historical wave: watching Nazi spectacle, one is both moved and one is horrified by being moved. We are not immune to fascism's appeal.

Nazi Neo-Paganism was inscribed into material culture including grave markers, jewelry and clothing. The SS insignia is in fact two runes: the doppelte Siegrune. Runes were letters of an ancient Germanic alphabet used in divination and magic.

During the Nazi era, an extra key was added to German typewriters to make possible the typing of the double sieg rune with one stroke. The hagal rune was used at weddings to symbolize unshakeable faith in Nazism.

The todesrune replaced the Christian cross in death notices and grave markers.

Recent years have seen a new trend in publishing about the Holocaust. Authors link Nazism to Christianity. Richard Steigmann-Gall's 2004 Th Holy Reich: Nazi Conceptions of Christianity 1919-1945 is one such book.

The Holy Reich states that "Christianity did not constitute a barrier to Nazism." And

Nazis were diabolically clever at creating rituals that erased the past and sucked the participant into a new ethic that Nazi Germany was waging "a war in the name of Christianity." Steigmann-Gall quotes John 16:2 "Whoever kills you will think he is offering a service to God." This verse appears to support Steigmann-Gall's insistence that Nazis were Christians murdering in obedience to unambiguous Biblical commands to do so. An Amazon reviewer says that Holy Reichconvinced him that "the Nazis were inspired by Jesus' message as delivered by the New Testament."

New Atheists also play the Hitler card. The Richard Dawkins Foundation hosts a piece by Michael Sherlock stating "Hitler was a Christian … Christianity played a pivotal part in the heinous atrocities [committed

by Hitler's] Christian Nazi Party." In his last interview, Christopher Hitchens insisted that 1930s fascism was equivalent to an "extreme-right Catholic party." Atheist actor Stephen Fry attributed the Holocaust to right-wing Polish Catholics.

Are recent revisionist histories and New Atheist proselytizers correct? Was Hitler Christian? Are recent revisionist histories and New Atheist proselytizers correct ?

Was Hitler Christian? Was Nazism?

No. And that "no" matters a lot.

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Survivors and Progeny Speak Out in “Echoes of the Holocaust” By: Debra Rubin

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n publishing Echoes of the Holocaust, Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg of Edison said his aim was to create a book “that would give hope, and not only sadness, to Holocaust survivors.”

He told NJJN that he hoped the work, a collection of essays, poems, memoirs, and photos from survivors and their children and grandchildren, “would be excellent for use in a class on Holocaust literature at the university level.”

The 681-page book features essays by Rosenberg, rabbi emeritus at Congregation Beth-El in Edison, and testimonials and stories from both well-known figu es and New Jersey residents.

Among them is Abe Schwartzbard of Edison, whose parents and grandparents survived by fleei g across Russian lines from Poland.

Th y met in a displaced persons’ camp after the war and married in the United States.

His father, Simon Schwartz-

bard, published a Hebrew-lan- and to raise Jewish children and grandchildren…. If only my parents were around to see their great-grandchildren are growing Jewish in fully committed Jewish homes,” writes Schwartzbard, a former president of Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva in Edison, in Echoes of the Holocaust.

Also in the book is material

by Kean University political science professor and NJJN blogger and columnist Dr. Gilbert N. Kahn that includes his ideas on the proper way to commemorate the Holocaust and its victims.

Rosenberg himself is the In publishing Echoes of the Holocaust, Rabbi Dr. Bernhard son of Auschwitz survivors and was born in a displaced Rosenberg of Edison said his persons’ camp in Germany. aim was to create a book Also a member of the NJ “that would give hope, and not only sadness, to Holocaust Commission on Holocaust Education, Rosenberg has survivors.” written hundreds of articles guage book, Mabul Hadumim, and authored or edited nuin the 1950s, becoming one merous other publications of the fi st survivors to write about the Holocaust.

The writer of this review is about his experiences.

“The priority for my par- the NJJN Bureau Chief. ents and grandparents was to (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED rebuild their lives in America IN THE NEW JERSEY JEWISH NEWS)

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The Viznitzer Rebbe Visits the Amud Aish Memorial Museum and Kleinman Holocaust Education Center Encourages His Chassidim to Visit the Museum Edited by: JV Staff

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n Wednesday morning, December 21, the Viznitzer Rebbe from Eretz Yisroel, HaRav Menachem Mendel Hager Shlit"a visited the temporary facilities of the Amud Aish Memorial Museum (Amud Aish) and Kleinman Holocaust Education Center during a twoday trip to New York. The visit featured the Rebbe affix g a mezuzah to the doorpost leading to the new exhibit, Hidden Children and the Holocaust; a

L’Chaim; speeches by the Rebbe and museum board members; and a tour of the new exhibit.

Among those taking part in this historic visit to the museum were State Senator Simcha Felder, City Council member Chaim Deutch, Executive Vice President of Agudath Israel of America Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, and former Secretary General of the World Jewish Congress Israel Singer.

Mr. Elly Kleinman, Founder and President of Amud Aish, welcomed the Rebbe and his entourage and gave a brief

The Viznitzer Rebbe Shlit”a wishes Mr. Elly Kleinman l'chaim as Rabbi Sholom Friedmann, Director of Amud Aish (left), Mr. Shlome Chaimovits, and others look on. The Rebbe spent a few hours at the museum touring the new exhibition, Hidden Children and the Holocaust, and learning about the museum’s plans for the permanent space opening in Boro Park in 2017.

the museum during his next trip to the United States. Mr. Chaioverview of the mission and movits emphasized the chizuk importance of the museum and it is for all of those involved in education center and its global creating the museum to have the impact on current and future Rebbe come. He then played an generations. He thanked the audio of the Rebbe's father, the Rebbe for his chizuk as well as Yeshuos Moshe zt"l, emotionally his very enthusiastic support of saying selichos and speaking on a visit to Auschwitz in 1988. the museum.

The Viznitzer Rebbe Shlit”a speaks to assembled guests upon his visit to the Amud Aish Memorial Museum and Kleinman Holocaust Education Center. He said, “I came here because I wanted to show my support of the museum which is unique in the entire world. I want our chassidim to come here.” The museum will be opening in Boro Park in 2017.

members – continued success as you educate future generations about emunah, Kiddush Hashem, and the eternal resilience of Klal Yisroel. Your work here The Viznitzer Rebbe Shlit”a reacts to a display of a child's tzitzis is crucial. People think we don’t from the Beregszász ghetto in Hungary. The Rebbe visited need to remember, but the Tothe Amud Aish Memorial Museum and Kleinman Holocaust rah commands us to remember.

Education Center’s temporary space in Mill Basin, Brooklyn, The youth must learn from the during his brief trip to the United States mesiras nefesh of those Yidden.

Although the Rebbe had not I came here because I wanted to Mr. Shlome Chaimovits, Vice President of Amud Aish, planned on speaking, he said show my support of the musewhose family are Viznitzer cha- he felt he had to address the as- um which is unique in the entire sidim for generations, related sembled. After saying a devar world. I want our chassidim to that three months ago, he had Torah, the Rebbe noted how come here.”

During the tour of the a discussion with the Rebbe re- appropriate the name “Amud garding the activities of Amud Aish” is for such an important new exhibition, Rabbi Dovid Aish, and the Rebbe with great institution and said, “I wish Reidel, Director of Research enthusiasm requested to visit the museum – staff and board and Archives for Amud Aish,

showed the Rebbe a selection of the important pieces in the museum’s collection. The e include Holocaust-era artifacts such as a Chevra Kadisha ledger from Bergen Belsen and a mishnayos smuggled into Auchwitz. The Rebbe grew emotional as he viewed a child’s tzitzis left in a ghetto when the child was taken to Auschwitz. He repeatedly expressed that hearing about what took place is in no way comparable to actually seeing the artifacts and we must teach the children to know.

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Levi Eshkol Museum and Gardens Open to the Public Housed within the museum, new SPNI headquarters will serve as hub for social environmental activism in Israel’s capital Edited by: JV Staff

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n December 20, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat and Jerusalem Aff irs Minister Zeev Elkin joined the leadership of Yad Levi Eshkol and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) to officia y open the doors of the Levi Eshkol Museum and Gardens to the public. Once the officia residence of Israeli Prime Ministers David Ben-Gurion, Levi Eshkol and Golda Meir, the newly renovated property will now function as an interactive museum memorializing Prime Minister Eshkol, as well as the new headquarters for SPNI’s Jerusalem Community Branch.

From 1950-1974, “Beit Levi Eshkol” in the Rehavia neighborhood served as the officia residence of Israel’s Prime Ministers.

Yad Levi Eshkol, the official fund established to memorialize Prime Minister Eshkol, and SPNI, the oldest, leading and largest environmental non-profit organization in Israel, joined forces to renovate the abandoned structure with the goal of establishing a national museum to honor the legacy of the former Prime Minister, an outspoken champion of environmental issues and urban planning, and securing a hub for social-environmental activism in Israel's capital.

"I am excited to participate in the inauguration of the revamped Beit Levi Eshkol, a historic land-

erous and worthy leader, and he brought honor to this house.”

Built in 1933 for a senior offimark and a keystone of my youth. cial of the British Mandate, the Here, in this yard, my friends and house became a central part of I were scolded by Paula Ben-Gu- Israeli history during the State’s rion for playing soccer too loud- tumultuous post-establishment ly while Prime Minster David period. Prime Minister Levi EsBen-Gurion tried to nap,” Pres- hkol oversaw the Six Day War ident Rivlin reminisced during from the facility’s home offi , the opening ceremonies, notice- and later, during Golda Meir’s ably moved by the revitalized tenure, the residence’s kitchen became the most famous meetcourtyard.

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tours an interactive classroom at the newly renovated “Beit Levi Eshkol” in Jerusalem on December 20, 2016. (Credit: Jay Shofet SPNI)

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin addresses the crowd at the inauguration of the newly renovated “Beit Levi Eshkol” in Jerusalem on December 20, 2016. (Credit: Dov Greenblatt SPNI)

The newly renovated “Beit Levi Eshkol” in the Rehavia neighborhood of Jerusalem. (Credit: Dov Greenblatt SPNI)

“Those in the know say that Levi Eshkol stands out as one of Israel’s finest prime ministers, as he strengthened our alliance with the West and brought us a decisive victory in the Six-Day War. But most importantly, he was never the leader of just one political camp – from the moment he was elected, he was the leader of all Israelis. He was a brave, gen-

ing place in the history of Israeli politics – “Golda’s Kitchen Cabinet,” where she hosted her closest advisors for meetings, having prepared the coffee and cakes for them herself.

Th ugh Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to cancel his appearance at the event at the last moment, his wife, Sara Netanyahu, took his

place for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Tho e in attendance, including SPNI’s Chairman of the Board Haim "Jumas" Oron, the organization’s newly appointed CEO Iris Hann, and the two remaining members of Levi's Eshkol's government, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Meir Shamgar and former Minister of Education Aharon Yadlin, then joined the museum’s designer for the very fi st tour.

On the ground fl or, an interactive exhibition narrates the fascinating life story of Prime Minister Eshkol, a luminary who helped lead the state during the 1960s. Visitors use tablets and visual aids to immerse themselves in the experience, with all content available in English, Hebrew and Arabic.

The building's remaining fl ors

and its courtyard are operated

by SPNI, whose signific nt contributions to the yard include the planning and operation of an ecological pool and a “living wall” constructed with greenery from the local ecosystem.

“While the museum allows for an exclusive look into Israel’s history, the social-environmental activism and conservation work being implemented under the same roof by SPNI’s Jerusalem Community Branch ensures the future of Israel’s nature,” said Hann. “It is our hope that local residents, students, and tourists from around the world take advantage of everything that this unique educational and cultural site has to offer.”

To learn more and plan a tour, please e-mail international@spni. org.il.

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WAR ON TERROR Aleppo's Fall Signals Rise of Emboldened Radical Shi'ite Axis By: Yaakov Lappin

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ecent sweeping gains by the pro-Assad alliance in Aleppo signal the rise of an emboldened Iranian-led radical Shi'ite axis. The more this axis gains strength, territory, weapons, and influence, the more likely it is to threaten regional and global security.

Ideologues in Iran have formulated a Shi'ite jihadist vision which holds that the Iranian Islamic revolution must take control of the entire Muslim world. Losing the Assad regime to Sunni rebels, many of them backed by Tehran's Gulf Arab state arch enemies, would have represented a major setback to Iran's agenda.

This same ideological agenda also calls for the eventual annihilation of Israel, the toppling of Sunni governments, and intimidating the West into complying with Iran's schemes.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and Tehran's military elites, in the form of the Islamic Republican Guards Corps (IRGC), use the current regional chaos to promote these goals.

In Syria, Iran has mobilized

tens of thousands of Shi'ite militia fi hters from all over the Middle East, as well as those from Hizballah in Lebanon, and sent them to do battle with Sunni rebel organizations to help save the Assad regime.

As the Shi'ite axis wages a sectarian war against Sunnis moderate groups and jihadists, it mobilizes and arms its proxies, and moves military assets into Syria, gaining a growing influence that can be used for bellicose purposes in the not too distant future.

The conquest of east Aleppo is a victory for the wider, transnational Iranian-led alliance, of which the Damascus regime is but one component. The Assad regime is composed and led by Syria's minority Alawite population, which makes up just 11 percent of Syrians (Alawites are seen as an offshoot of Shia Islam).

A look at the order of battle assembled in Aleppo reveals that the war in Syria is not a civil confli t by any measure. In addition to Assad regime forces sent to fi ht Sunni rebels, such as the Fourth Division, Syrian army special forces, and paramilitary units, there is also the Irani-

an-backed Hizballah, which has transformed itself into a regional Shi'ite ground army, deployed across Syria and Lebanon.

These are joined by Shi'ite Iraqi Kataib Hizballah militia, Afghan Shi'ite militia groups, and Iranian military personnel on the ground in Syria, all of whom receive the assistance of massive Russian air power.

Hezbollah’s political council

The large scale, indiscriminate airstrikes and shelling in places like Aleppo resulted in mass slaughter and ethnic cleansing of many Sunni civilians, producing the largest

neighboring Lebanon.

Hizballah has amassed one of the largest surface to surface rocket and missile arsenal in the world, composed of over 100,000 projectiles, all of which are pointed at Israeli cities.

According to international media reports, Israel recently launched two strikes in the one week, targeting attempts to smuggle game-changing weapons to Lebanon.

Syrian dictator Basher Assad owes his survival to Iran and Hizballah, and their military presence in Syria should continue and expand further.

Assad regime and Hizballah representatives boast of this fact in recent statements highlighted by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).

"The power-balances will change not only in Syria but in the entire region," said Hizballah Executive Council Chairman Hashem Safi Al-Din. "Syria's steadfastness, and the support from its allies, have shifted the regional and supreme leader.

The Quds Force uses Syria as international balance [of powa transit zone to traffic advanced er], said Assad political adviser weapons from Iranian and Syr- Bouthaina Sha'aban. "The recent ian arms factories to the Hiz- developments in the internaballah storehouses that pepper tional arena are bringing the humanitarian catastrophe and refugee crisis in the 21st century. Such extreme war crimes will be sure to produce a new generation of radical recruits for ISIS and al-Qaida.

The IRGC's Quds Force, under the command of Qassem Suleimani, orchestrates the entire ground war effort. Suleimani is very close to the Iranian

Hizballah has amassed one of the largest surface to surface rocket and missile arsenal in the world, composed of over 100,000 projectiles, all of which are pointed at Israeli cities. countries of the region face to face with a new world.

If it takes western Syria with Russian air support, the Shi'ite axis victors will likely turn their sights on seizing southern Syria, near the Israeli border. To accomplish that, they will need to do battle with an array of Sunni rebels that now control that area (groups that include ISIS-affil tes). If successful, the axis could be tempted to build bases of attack throughout Syria against Israel, a development that would certainly trigger Israeli defensive action, as has reportedly occurred in the past.

The same pattern repeats itself in Iraq, where Iran-backed militias are moving in on Mosul, and could later be used to threaten Iraq's Sunnis, and in See Aleppo's Fall Signals , page 37

The Holiday Season in the Age of Civilizational Jihad The new normal for Europe By: Joseph Klein

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SIS has claimed responsibility for the deadly December 19th truck assault on an outdoor Christmas market near a landmark church in Berlin, which killed 12 people and injured nearly 50 other victims. ISIS called the attacker “a soldier of the Islamic State.”

The “soldier,” ISIS claimed in its self-congratulatory statement, “carried out the attack in response to calls for targeting citizens of the Crusader coalition."

The prime suspect, who managed to escape from the scene of the carnage and is being pursued by the police, is said to be a 24-year-old Tunisian man named Anis Amri. The suspect had traveled to Italy from Tunisia in 2011 and spent time in an Italian jail before arriving in Germany in 2015.

Anis Amri is not a so-called “lone wolf.” He has connected with members of the ISIS jihadist network. Once in Germany, he was reportedly investigated in Berlin for his possible involvement in preparations for a terrorist attack, but the case was dropped. He also is said to have been in contact with a jihadist preacher, Abu Walaa, who recruited for ISIS and was arrested by German authorities last month. In mid-2016, Amri reportedly spoke to two ISIS fi hters. Denying Mr. Amri the asylum he was seeking was

a no-brainer. Nevertheless, Germany did not deport him immediately after rejecting his asylum application because of bureaucratic roadblocks.

Just weeks ago, a terror manual was issued that instructed ISIS jihadists on using trucks as deadly instruments to turn outdoor markets and other public gatherings into bloodbaths. Th manual was undoubtedly available for the would-be asylum seeker, Anis Amri, to read.

Within half an hour of the deadly Berlin Christmas market attack, ISIS supporters were exchanging messages calling for more such attacks. One jihadist urged on his fellow Islamists with the following exhortation: “With Allah these operations shock and terrify the enemy.

Who will step forward to hit the next Christmas market?Thekuffar will never forget this Christmas market, oh lions of Islam.”

The U.S. State Department had warned last month that ISIS and al-Qaida were focusing "on the upcoming holiday season and associated events" in Europe. But Europe is not alone.

ISIS also has its eyes on targeting churches, markets and public places in the United States during the holiday season. We must remain vigilant and learn from Germany’s mistakes.

Running for a fourth term amidst growing criticism over her fateful decision last year to open Germany’s borders to

in the fi st place, such as Anis Amri. Islamic terrorism is benearly a million migrants and coming the new normal in Gerrefugees from terrorist ridden many and elsewhere in Europe. regions, particularly the Mid- A leaked government document dle East and Africa, Chancellor published by Die Welt last year Angela Merkel condemned the highlighted the problem of tryBerlin Christmas market attack ing to integrate hundreds of and promised punishment for thousands of Muslim migrants those involved. However, she into German society: "We are

The prime suspect, who managed to escape from the scene of the carnage and is being pursued by the police, is said to be a 24-year-old Tunisian man named Anis Amri. The suspect had traveled to Italy from Tunisia in 2011 and spent time in an Italian jail before arriving in Germany in 2015.

cautioned against giving in to fear. “We don’t want to do without Christmas markets, without nice outings together,” she said.

“We do not wish to let fear and angst take away our freedom to live.”

Merkel may well be too late to save her country from more deadly attacks, some perpetrated by the refugees and migrants she allowed to enter Germany

importing Islamic extremism, Arab anti-Semitism, national and ethnic confli ts of other peoples, as well as a different understanding of society and law. German security agencies are unable to deal with these imported security problems, and the resulting reactions from the German population."

In short, “freedom to live” in a pluralistic, open democra-

cy like Germany, which values freedom of religion, is under constant Islamic assault. Waging war on core Christmas holiday traditions, symbolized in Europe by the widely popular outdoor Christmas markets, is part of the jihadists’ religious war against Christianity and the West. Their intent is to turn what Westerners have long been accustomed to celebrating as the season of peace and joy into a season of carnage and grief.

ISIS directed and inspired massacres represent the terrorist side of jihad. Civilization jihad is in some ways more sinister, because it infiltrates Western institutions from within and coopts them.

Earlier this month, before the terrorist attack on the Berlin Christmas market, Berlin also fell victim to civilization jihad. Berlin Mayor Michael Müller announced the appointment of Sawsan Chebli, a Muslim of Palestinian descent, to serve as Berlin’s Senate Secretary of State for federal and state affairs. In a previous job as spokesperson in Germany’s foreign ministry, Ms. Chebli defended the foreign minister’s remark that the prospect of Donald Trump becoming president was “frightening.”

Ms. Chebli presents herself as a modern, independent-thinking Muslim woman whom has supposedly integrated into German society. However, in claiming during an interview last August that Sharia law is “absolutely

compatible” with German law, Ms. Chebli has engaged in the Muslim practice of taqiyya (lying to infidels), which Sharia law fully condones. (e.g., Hadith 4:271) The e are actually two parallel legal systems in parts of Germany today, Germany’s secular law and Islamic law based on Sharia.

Th y are totally incompatible.

As Robert Spencer observed in commenting on Sawsan Chebli’s Sharia falsehood: “Stonings, amputations, warfare against non-Muslims, institutionalized subjugation of women and non-Muslims, denial of the freedom of speech — what do you mean, incompatible with German law? This is the new, Merkelian, multicultural Germany.”

The lesson from Germany could not be clearer. Enough with multiculturalism and political correctness. To save our freedoms, we must fight jihad and Islamism in all their ugly forms. President Obama has utterly failed in this respect. Indeed, during the waning days of his administration, Obama is putting Americans in more danger by further accelerating the admission for resettlement in the U.S. of Syrian and Somali “refugees.” Obama has also laid out a welcome mat at the White House for the jihadist Muslim Brotherhood. Finally, starting on January 20, 2017, America has the opportunity to stop such madness before we start going over the cliff like Germany.

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Surveillance video captured one of the suspects being struck in the head by a metal beam after climbing through the shattered window.

Thieves Steal $1M In Fur Coats From Upscale Manhattan Store

(VIN) Police are searching for three thieves with a taste for designer clothing who stole more than $1 million dollars’ worth of fur from a store on Manhattan’s upscale Madison Avenue.

The theft occurred on Christmas Eve after one of the suspects threw a brick through the window of the Dennis Basso Inc. store just before 5 a.m.

Owner Dennis Basso says the thieves made off with several Russian sable coats, some of which were valued as high as $200,000.

Achilleas Georgiades, a store executive, says he can’t believe something like this happened on the “civilized” Madison Avenue.

Surveillance video captured one of the suspects being struck in the head by a metal beam after climbing through the shattered window.

PETA offic ls say the theft serves Basso right for peddling fur.

Massive Crash on Cross Bronx Expressway Kills 3

(VIN) Th ee men died and at least two other people were injured in a multi-vehicle wreck on the Cross Bronx Expressway early Tuesday that snarled the commute as many returned to work following a long holiday weekend, authorities say.

Police said two tractor-trailers, a sedan and a pickup truck were involved in the 5:45 a.m. crash on the eastbound side of the highway at Webster Avenue.

Th ee men in one of the passenger vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene; at least two other people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries.

All lanes were closed as authorities investigated.

Delays of 80 minutes were reported at the inbound George Washington Bridge; traffi was

also stalled on the westbound Cross Bronx.

A second accident at the Sheridan Expressway was also causing problems for the commute.

Judge Rachel Freier, the first haredi female judge in U.S. history, is sworn into office Dec. 22 in New York. Credit: Stefano Giovannini/VIN news.

First haredi female judge in the US sworn into office

(JNS.org) The fi st haredi female judge in U.S. history, Rachel Freier, was sworn into office during a recent ceremony in New York.

Freier, an attorney and mother of six, was elected to the New York State Civil Court, defeating two opponents in the Sept. 13 primary election. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Brooklyn Borough Hall Dec. 22 and attended by her parents, husband, children, grandchildren and uncle, former Judge David Schmidt, who inducted her into the court.

Freier started the all-female volunteer ambulance corps Ezrat Nashim, where she is a volunteer emergency medical technician (EMT).

NATIONAL New website lists professors to expose ‘leftist propaganda,’ tops 500K views in first month

(JNS.org) The new professorwatchlist.org website, which aims to “expose and document college professors who discriminate against conservative students and advance leftist propaganda in the classroom,” has amassed more than 500,000 views in its fi st month.

The website provides a directory of professors listed by name and the college that employs them. Visitors either click on the school name or search by individual name to see a list of professors.

Each entry on the list contains a summary of the professor’s views and a link to a news story documenting that information.

One of the sample entries on

the website’s homepage is for Julio Cesar Pino, an associate professor of history at Kent State University who in 2011 interrupted an Israeli diplomat’s lecture on campus with chants of “Death to Israel!” Pino has also called Israel the “spiritual heir to Nazism.”

The website is run by a nonprofit organization called Turning Point USA, which according to its website is a “24/7-365 activist organization” whose goal is “to identify, educate, train and organize students to promote the principles of fi cal responsibility, free markets and limited government.”

Matt Lamb, a spokesman for Turning Point USA, told JNS.org that the website has exceeded half a million views since its Nov. 21 launch.

Asked if the initiative to list professors is prioritizing the fi ht against the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement on campuses, Lamb said, “As a conservative organization, our (Turning Point USA’s) students are going to tend to be pro-Israel. We encourage students who oppose BDS to run for student government and we also partner and support various pro-Israel groups on campus.”

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pauses as he talks to members of the media after a meeting with Pentagon officials at Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 21, 2016.

Trump Taps Bossert For Counterterrorism Post

(VIN) President-elect Donald Trump is tapping an experienced national security adviser to serve as assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism.

A statement from Trump’s transition team Tuesday said Th mas Bossert will advise the president on issues related to homeland security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity, and he will coordinate the cabinet’s process for formulating and executing related policy.

Bossert is the president of the risk management consulting firm

CDS Consulting. He previously served as deputy assistant to the president for homeland security under President George W. Bush.

The statement says Bossert will focus on domestic and transnational security priorities alongside the work of Trump’s pick for national security adviser, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn.

MK Michael Oren says US should recognize Israel’s Golan Heights

(JNS.org) Member of Knesset Michael Oren (Kulanu) said the U.S. should recognize Israel’s control over the Golan Heights region, and that he has advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the issue with President-elect Donald Trump.

“It’s very important for the U.S. to back a formal recognition of Israel’s control of the Golan,” Oren, the deputy minister for diplomacy at the Israeli Prime Minister’s Offi , told Bloomberg News. “If it weren’t for Israel’s presence, the Syria war would be spilling over to Jordan. So Israel’s presence in the Golan is indispensable for Mideast stability.”

Israel gained control of the strategically important Golan Heights region from Syria as a result of the 1967 Six-Day War, when Syria invaded northern Israel. In 1981, Israel extended sovereignty over the region, a status the international community has not recognized.

sion [with Belotserkovsky] led from that to a conversation about strengthening ties and lowering the fl mes."

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said that “the cancellation of Prime Minister Groysman's visit [to Israel] is temporary, and it's possible that such a visit will take place at a later stage in the coming year.”

Ukrainian tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslev desecrated with pig’s head

(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) The gravesite of Rabbi Nachman of Breslev in Uman, Ukraine, was desecrated this week.

According to the Yeshiva World News website, visitors who arrived at the prayer compound at the site found a pig's head placed on one of the tables, and a red substance smeared on the fl or and walls. It was not immediately clear whether the red substance was blood.

Several local reports said a swastika had been carved into the pig's head. One report said several worshippers had been attacked with tear gas as they entered the site by assailants who shouted anti-Semitic slurs.

Authorities are investigating the incident as an anti-Semitic attack, but no suspects have yet been arrested, Army Radio reported Wednesday.

"I was shocked to my core to hear of this terrible sacrilege," Shas party leader Member of Knesset INTERNATIONAL Aryeh Deri told Israel’s Channel 2, Ukraine summons adding he plans to ask Ukrainian Israeli envoy after President Petro Poroshenko to inits prime minister is crease security at the site. disinvited from Israel Rabbi Nachman's tomb draws (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS. tens of thousands of Israelis to org) Following the cancellation Uman every year. Nearly 40,000 of a meeting between Ukrainian Israelis visited the site in 2016 Prime Minister Volodymyr Groys- alone. man and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ukraine summoned Israeli Ambassador to Kiev Eli Belotserkovsky in an effort to clarify the situation.

Netanyahu disinvited Groysman from a planned visit to Israel due to Ukraine's vote in favor of the U.N. Security Council resolution against Israeli settlements. An High school students' recent unnamed top diplomatic offici Nazi-themed display in Taiwan. in Ukraine said, "We were sur- Credit: Facebook. prised by the emotional response Taiwan high school of official and politicians in Israel. allows students to stage Ukraine understands Israel's poNazi-themed display sition, but this is about Ukraine's stance regarding the Middle (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to East, and the reprimand discus- JNS.org) A high school in Taiwan

drew harsh criticism Sunday after photographs of its students in Nazi uniforms surfaced on social media.

According to the Taipei Times, the images were taken at Hsinchu Kuang Fu High School, a private school in Hsinchu City. The students were dressed as Nazi soldiers, standing in formation and marching and waving swastika flags. The students' history teacher was dressed as Adolf Hitler, while another student is seen riding a cardboard tank and performing a Nazi salute.

“We strongly condemn this tasteless occurrence and call on the Taiwanese authorities, at all levels, to initiate educational programs which would introduce the meaning of the Holocaust and teach its history and universal meaning. Israel would support such endeavors as may be necessary,” said Asher Yarden, an envoy at the Israeli Economic and Cultural Office in aipei.

The Taiwanese Presidential Offic launched an investigation into the incident, calling it "regrettable" and saying it "was extremely disrespectful to the Jewish people who had been victims of the oppression perpetrated during wars, but more importantly, it highlighted ignorance about history."

Israeli woman missing since Berlin terror attack confirmed killed

(JNS.org) Thedead body of Dalia Elyakim, 60, who was missing since the Berlin terror attack at a Christmas market carried out by an Islamic State terrorist, was identified y Berlin police Wednesday.

German authorities said Elyakim’s body was located Wednesday morning, but that DNA results to corroborate her identity would not be available until Sunday. Th Israeli Embassy in Germany intervened and expedited the results.

Elyakim’s husband, Rami, was injured in the attack and underwent surgery. He was in stable condition.

“From here I send my sympathies and offer strength to her family who are by the bedside of her husband Rami, who was seriously injured in the attack, and we pray for his speedy recovery,” Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said.

“We will remain united and determined in the face of this murderous terror which strikes across the world, and we will fi ht relentlessly against extremism and hatred.”

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lights a Hanukkah menorah Dec. 25 at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Credit: Marc Israel Sellem/POOL.

'I won't let us be spit on,' Netanyahu vows in wake of UN resolution

(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Following Friday’s United Nations Security Council vote against Israeli settlements, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toughened the Israeli response against countries that supported Resolution 2334. In closed-door meetings Sunday, Netanyahu said, "Israel is strong, and I won't let us be spit on. We will respond forcefully."

As part of Israel's response to the Security Council's decision, Netanyahu intends to work with President-elect Donald Trump and senior official in his incoming administration to exact an economic and diplomatic price from the countries that voted in favor of the resolution.

In further retaliation against the Security Council resolution, which states that the Western Wall is "occupied territory," the prime minister lit the second Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall plaza Sunday evening.

“I didn't plan on being here this evening," Netanyahu said, "but in light of the U.N. decision I thought there was no better place to light the Hanukkah candle than right here, the Western Wall. According to the U.N. decision, the Maccabees did not liberate Jerusalem, they conquered Palestinian territory. According to the U.N. decision, their villages, from the area of Modi’in and its surroundings, were occupied Palestinian territory. Of course, the Palestinians came much later, and I ask those countries who wish us a 'Happy Hanukkah,' how could they vote for a U.N. resolution that says the place we now stand and celebrate Hanukkah is occupied territory?”

The Jewish Voice Israel's US envoy says there is evidence that Obama drove UN vote

(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Anger in Israel over the United Nations Security Council's anti-settlement resolution grew stronger after Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer claimed Monday that the Obama administration pushed through the resolution's passage at a capacity beyond abstaining from the vote.

"We have evidence for that," Dermer said in a CNN interview, referring to the Obama administrations' role in driving Resolution 2334. "We will present that evidence to the new administration in the appropriate channels, and then they can decide whether they want to release it to the public."

Dermer went on to say that President Barack Obama "gave the Palestinians exactly what they wanted: He gave them the ammunition for a political, diplomatic and legal war against Israel, by not vetoing [the resolution]."

A Palestinian youth during a graduation ceremony for a military-style summer camp organized by the Hamas terror group. Israel said it recently thwarted a Hamas plot to carry out a series of suicide bombings in major Israeli cities and shooting attacks across Judea and Samaria. Credit: Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.

Proposed Israeli legislation would outlaw activities of anti-IDF groups in schools

(JNS.org) Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett has introduced legislation that would ban anti-Israel Defense Forces (IDF) organizations from giving presentations to Israeli high school students, Israel Hayom reported.

Bennett decided to turn to legislative means after he learned that some schools have been ignoring a ministerial directive prohibiting them from inviting representatives of such organizations—including Breaking the Silence, an advocacy group dedicated to exposing alleged wrongdoings by the Israeli military—to

speak to classes.

Since the ministerial directive only refers to organizations that undermine the state's legitimacy, some school principals have claimed that it does not apply to Breaking the Silence speakers. Th ministry has taken disciplinary action against such principals.

Under the provisions of the bill, Israel’s education minister will have the authority to ban certain individuals or organizations from an educational facility if the minister believes they undermine the educational goals of that institution or engage in an effort to besmirch IDF soldiers.

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The proposal, dubbed the “Facebook bill,” was authored by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked and Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan. It seeks to allow the Israeli State Attorney's Offic to motion the Administrative Court to order social media websites like Facebook or search engines like Google, to remove content that incites violence and terrorism.

Such court orders would be issued in cases when the content promotes criminal offenses or poses an actual threat to an individual or a group's safety.

Shaked noted that the Cyber Division at the Israeli Attorney General's Offic is working to reIsraeli security forces move inciting content from the foil 180 shooting attacks Internet. More than 1,750 such across Judea and motions have been submitted to Samaria in 2016 Facebook so far, 71 percent of (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to which were approved, she said.

Facebook said in a statement, JNS.org) Israeli security forces have foiled about 180 shooting "Facebook has zero tolerance for attacks across Judea and Samaria terrorists, the glorific tion of their in 2016, a senior defense official actions and incitement to violence in the real world. We hope the revealed Sunday.

The military and Shin Bet se- implications this bill may have curity agency have been collab- on Israeli democracy, freedom of orating closely to prevent such speech and open Internet will be terrorist attacks, the officia told carefully considered.” the Walla news website. AccordIsraeli High Court ing to the offici , the majority of terrorist cells behind the attacks postpones Amona outpost eviction by 45 days were not affiliated with any major terrorist groups.

(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to "Hamas is encouraging terrorist JNS.org) Israel’s High Court of attacks, but these cells don't re- Justice agreed Thursday to postceive their orders from it. The e's pone the evacuation of the Amona an atmosphere of violence, and outpost in Samaria one last time, much of it is inspired by the Is- giving residents a grace period of lamic State group and the terrorist 45 days until Feb. 8, 2017. attacks in Europe," the officia said.

The ruling came after a dramatThe Israeli defense establish- ic day during which the court rement's data indicates that terror- jected residents’ petition to make ist cells operating across Judea the eviction, originally set for Dec. and Samaria target Israel Defense 25, contingent upon a comproForces posts as well as bus and mise being reached on the outhitchhiking stations. Terrorists post's relocation. Eventually, the also ambush Israeli vehicles trav- residents agreed to leave Amona eling on the area's roads, or target quietly and without preconditions. them in drive-by shootings. Se“Outposts” such as Amona are curity forces have become more settlements that did not receive effective in dealing with this threat appropriate administrative authoand "no longer try to cover large rizations and are therefore illegal, areas, but rather operate according according to Israeli law. to more focused intelligence and Explaining its decision to grant security assessments," the offici the state's motion and postpone told Walla. the eviction, the court said, “There is now a commitment to leave Israeli ministers peacefully, without clashes or opapprove bill seeking position….This commitment is to fight incitement unconditional, and therefore we on social media are going so far as to accede to the (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to request.”

JNS.org) Israel’s Ministerial ComIn Christmas message, mittee on Legislation approved Netanyahu underscores Sunday a bill to combat online inthriving Christian citement. The bill is expected to be community in Israel presented for a Knesset vote in the coming days.

(JNS.org) In his annual Christ-

mas message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the common bonds that Jews and Christians share as well as the thriving Christian community in Israel.

“To all of our Christian friends around the world, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” Netanyahu said in a video message from the courtyard of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, one of the world’s largest pro-Israel Christian ministries.

Netanyahu added that he is “proud” of Israel’s relationship with the Christian community and “the bond with you because we all know that this land of Israel is the land of our common heritage. It changed the story of humanity, it changed civilization.”

At the same time, Netanyahu noted that Christians and Jews are under threat from the “forces of intolerance” and “barbarism,” and that he is proud that Israel is the only place in the Middle East where the Christian population is thriving.

“I'm proud of the fact that in Israel, this is the one place in the Middle East that the Christian community not only survives but thrives and it's no accident. It’s because of our commitment to religious freedom; it's because of our embrace of our heritage; it's because of our embrace of our common future,” Netanyahu said.

IDF official confirms Hezbollah using American military equipment

(JNS.org) A senior office in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confi med that the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah is using American-made military equipment.

"The e APCs (armored personnel carriers) are of the Hezbollah [forces], while fi hting in Syria, that they took from the Lebanese armed forces," the anonymous IDF office said Wednesday, the Jerusalem Post reported.

"We shared this information with other countries, including the U.S. of course, and I can even say that we recognized these specifi APCs with some specific parameters that we know...these were given to the Lebanese armed forces.

It's not an assumption," the offic added.

Last month, Hezbollah held its fi st-ever military parade in Syria, showcasing a wide array of equipment including Soviet-made T-72 tanks, Russian Kornet anti-tank missiles, rapid response motorcycles, KS-12A anti-aircraft weapons

PAGE 25 and most notably American-made M113 APCs. At the time, U.S. official said that they were investigating how Hezbollah came to possess the American APCs, with reports suggesting the carriers may have come from the Lebanese army, which received several dozen pieces of U.S. equipment last summer as part of a military aid package.

A fragment of a 2,100-year-old stone bowl that bears the Hebrew inscription “Hyrcanus,” which was the name of two Jewish Hasmonean dynasty leaders from the era of the Hanukkah story. Israel announced the discovery last week. Credit: Clara Amit/Israel Antiquities Authority.

In time for Hanukkah, Israel reveals artifact bearing name of Hasmonean leaders

(JNS.org) Just in time for this year’s celebration of Hanukkah (Dec. 24 - Jan. 1), the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced archaeologists’ discovery of a 2,100-year-old stone bowl bearing the Hebrew inscription “Hyrcanus,” which was the name of two of the leaders of the Hanukkah story’s Jewish Hasmonean dynasty.

A fragment of the bowl was unearthed in 2015 during an archaeological excavation at Jerusalem’s City of David landmark, but the findi g was not revealed until Thursday. Researchers said the bowl was fashioned from chalk—a type of limestone—and is “one of the earliest examples of chalk vessels to appear in Jerusalem.”

The name Hyrcanus, explained the IAA’s Dr. Doron Ben-Ami and Bar-Ilan University’s Prof. Esther Eshel, was “fairly common in the Hasmonean period.”

“We know of two personages from this period who had this name: John Hyrcanus, who was the grandson of Matityahu the Hasmonean and ruled Judea from 135–104 BCE, and John Hyrcanus II, who was the son of Alexander Jannaeus and Salome Alexandra; however, it is not possible to determine if the bowl belonged specifical y to either of them,” said the researchers.

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The Jewish Voice

DEСEMBER 30, 2016

Fun Chanukah Cooking Chanukah cooking doesn’t have to be boring!

• Servings: 10 • Prep time: 15 Ingredients: • Cook time: 20 Directions: • 2 zucchini, shredded (about 2 cups • 2 medium russet potatoes, about 1 • Ready time: 35 min By: Jamie Geller 1. In a medium saucepan, heat but- packed) 1/2-pounds, peeled and shredded Ingredients: • 1 red onion, diced • 2 cups shredded parsnip, packed • 12 Gefen square wonton wrappers, y go-to Chanukah menu is ter, water, sugar, cinnamon and salt • 1/2 cup matzo meal • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten defrosted always a mix of dairy foods and bring to a boil. Remove from the • 2 large eggs • 1/4 cup matzo meal • 1/4 cup raspberry jam with potato latkes and jel- heat and add fl ur. Return to low heat • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme • 2/3 cup chocolate chips or chopped ly donuts. But that doesn’t and stir with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together and forms a ball.

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15 Ways Israel Amazed and Inspired the World in 2016 How did Israel make a remarkable global impact over the past 12 months? Let us count the ways.

By: Abigail Klein Leichman

I

srael ranks about 150 on the scale of countries for size, encompassing only about 10,800 square miles (28,000 square kilometers) and a population under 8.6 million. But its achievements over 68 years of modern statehood have drastically dwarfed its actual size.

Israel is a recognized world leader in many fields, including water and agricultural technology, high-tech, medical devices and humanitarian aid.

ISRAEL21c brings you daily reports of Israeli inventions, innovations, discoveries and altruistic initiatives. Here we’ve chosen 15 of many that made a remarkable impact in the year 2016.

The portable field hospital fl wn by the IDF Medical Corps to disaster areas around the world was the fi st field hospital ever to achieve a Type 3 rating, the highest rank on the United Nations’ World Health Organization (WHO) scale.

Run by Medical Corps doctors, soldiers and reservists, the

organization Il4Syrians, which was founded by a private Israeli citizen at the start of the civil war in 2011, sends food, medicine, coats and basic supplies to Syrians in a perilous cross-border mission.

With the help of transports organized by the IDF, some 2,500 Syrian men, women and children have received care in various Israeli hospitals at the expense of Israeli taxpayers and donors. In addition, Israeli-American serial entrepreneur Moti Kahana bought a bus to transport seriously ill or injured Syrian children to Israeli hospitals through his nonprofit foundation, Amaliah, and the Yitzhak Rabin Foundation.

The Israel Trauma Coalition trained clinicians, caregivers and volunteers in Berlin to treat Syrian refugees in that German city. Natan-International Humanitarian Aid, based in Tel Aviv, has provided trauma and post-trauma care to Syrian refugees in Jordan.

The nonprofit IsraAID has been rescuing and providing many forms of assistance to Syrian and other Middle East and

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Israeli startup Syqe Medical agreed to market medical ance and stabilize UPnRIDE on cannabis for pain management sloped sidewalks, parking lots, in Israel with Syqe’s revolutionramps and low stairs. ary selective-dose pharmaceuUPnRide was invented by tical-grade medicinal plants Amit Goffer, a paraplegic who inhaler. previously invented the ReWalk 6. Israel has long been a robotic exoskeleton. world leader in both research

Israeli soldiers establishing a field hospital in Nepal following the earthquake in April 2015. Photo by IDF Spokesperson

Founder Amit Goffer testing the UPnRIDE prototype. Image courtesy of UPnRide

4. SMART, CLEAN WASTE MANAGEMENT

It was a great year for Tel Aviv-based Paulee CleanTec. In March, it won $6,000 in the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Nutrient Recycling Challenge for its Manure Convertor, which uses chemical processes to turn livestock manure quickly into non-toxic, non-polluting, ash fertilizer.

In October, Ohio-based OurPets entered a strategic partnership with Paulee (named after its founder’s pet pug) to develop and commercialize the Israeli company’s sustainable, eco-friendly portable system that turns dog droppings into pathogen- and odor-free ash fertilizer in seconds.

and technologies relating to medical cannabis. The country even hosts a startup accelerator, Cann10, where entrepreneurs receive a full range of services to establish businesses offering new technologies in this emerging field.

7. A groundbreaking study released in June by a Ben-Gurion University professor proved that medical marijuana users experience significant pain relief and improved function.

8. In March, investors, researchers and high-tech entrepreneurs from around the world gathered in Tel Aviv at CannaTech 2016 for the fi st International Summit for Accelerating Cannabis Innovation. iPulse Medical’s Livia wearable device for relieving the

technology captures and securely transmits biomedical images for diagnosis and analysis using only a mobile phone and an Internet connection. This makes cervical cancer screenings possible in places lacking more sophisticated medical infrastructure.

A TRUE ISRAELI WONDER

Israeli actress Gal Gadot may have starred in several Hollywood fil s before 2016, but this was the year she really emerged as a fabulous role model for women. Her performance as Wonder Woman was considered by many as the best part of this year’s movie Batman v Superman.

3D-PRINTED HUMAN TISSUE

It’s the stuff of science fiction: technology that can print a human organ. Israel’s Nano Dimension, a manufacturer of 3D printers, is collaborating with Israeli biotechnology fi m Accellta of Haifa to mix human stem cells into its 3D inkjet printer ink. When expelled through the more than 1,000 tiny nozzles of a Nano Dimension DragonFly 3D printer, the ink can form into human tissue.

While the technology is still at the proof-of-concept stage – and going from simple tissue to a full organ is a daunting and uncharted process – the possibilities for saving lives by “printing” a new liver or lung

Gal Gadot talks superheroes on the Ellen Degeneres Show.

Photo: screenshot

field hospital can accommodate more than 200 patients per day and has 12 emergency medicine stations, three operating rooms, a blood bank, advanced laboratories and imaging equipment.

Nepal, Haiti, the Syrian border and the Philippines are among the places it has been deployed.

Syria may officia y be an enemy country, but that hasn’t stopped dozens of Israeli individuals, organizations and government bodies – including the Israel Defense Forces – from doing all they can to alleviate human suffering in the country, even though giving this aid is often dangerous.

Israeli aid to the country comes in many forms, much of it under the radar. Nonprofit

African refugees pouring into European countries.

REVOLUTIONARY STANDING WHEELCHAIR

UPnRIDE Robotics of Yokneam Illit introduced UPnRIDE 1.0 at the end of September and expects the revolutionary mobility device – which brings unprecedented mobility to paraplegics and quadriplegics — to be on the market in the second half of 2017.

UPnRIDE’s jointed braces and harnessing straps provide support when transitioning between sitting and standing positions. Cutting-edge motion technology and real-time computing automatically bal-

Gett gets into London taxis. Photo courtesy

Nano Dimension’s DragonFly 3D printer. Photo courtesy

In October, the United Nations chose Gadot’s Wonder Woman persona as an honorary ambassador for the empowerment of girls and women.

The assignment only last two months, but Gadot has taken time from the promotion circuit for her new Wonder Woman film, scheduled for release in June next year, to propose a positive new role model for WoundClot gauze forms a gel membrane with the blood’s own children to see females as suclotting factors. Photo: courtesy perheroes rather than helpless And most recently, Paulee’s pain of menstrual cramps cre- princesses.

Gadot also lent her star powtechnology is being integrated ated a buzz worldwide and into a whole-building sustain- garnered $1,411,515 from er to a short video celebrating able waste-management system supporters in a crowdfund- accomplished young Israeli under development by Califor- ing campaign launched with a women. nia-based Epic CleanTec. Th $50,000 goal. Clearly, the drugfi st installation, coming some- free solution will be in high de- 9. 3D-PRINTED time next year in San Francisco, mand when it debuts in 2017, DRESS WOWS AT will serve as a pilot and model fi st in Europe and later in the PARALYMPICS for further expansion in the United States, pending regulaIsraeli designer Danit PeUnited States, Brazil, India and tory approvals. leg’s 3D-printed dress caught On World Cancer Day on the world’s attention when US China.

February 4 approximately 700 Paralympic snowboarder Amy 5. TRAILBLAZING women in Kenya had their Purdy wore it to dance a samba IN MEDICAL fi st-ever cervical cancer screen- with a robot at the Opening CerMARIJUANA ing thanks to Tel Aviv-based emony of the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. Peleg said her design was This was the year that’s Israel’s MobileODT. Piloted successfully in the inspired by Botticelli’s famous lead in the medical marijuana arena really came to worldwide United States, Haiti, Guatema- painting “The Birth of Venus” consciousness. In November, Is- la, Botswana, Kenya, Nepal and and celebrates the intersection raeli multinational corporation Mexico, EVA’s advanced optical of technology and fashion.

are staggering.

11. CHICKEN MEAT MADE BY MACHINE

Israeli startup SuperMeat made headlines for its announcement that it is creating the fi st mass-market device to bring cultured chicken meat to restaurants – and eventually to home kitchens.

Cultured meat is grown from stem cells rather than taken from a slaughtered animal. In the past, this was done in a test tube under highly controlled laboratory conditions. SuperMeat proposes to develop and market a small high-tech “oven” that would make non-GMO meat from a serum, powder or capsule containing cell samples.

12. GAUZE STOPS BLEEDING IN SECONDS

Core Scientific Creations’ WoundClot Gauze absorbs about 2,500 percent of its own weight in fluids and forms a coagulating gel membrane that can stop a person hemorrhaging blood within minutes.

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Obama’s War Against America Only a counter campaign by his successor can stop it By: Caroline Glick

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n 1989, following her tenure as President Ronald Reagan’s ambassador to the United Nations, Jeane Kirkpatrick described how the Palestinians have used the UN to destroy Israel.

Following outgoing US President Barack Obama’s assault on Israel at the UN Security Council last Friday, longtime UN observer Claudia Rossett wrote an important article at PJMedia where she recalled Kirkpatrick’s words.

In “How the PLO was legitimized,” published in Commentary, Kirkpatrick said that Yasser Arafat and the PLO worked “to come to power through international diplomacy – reinforced by murder.”

Kirkpatrick explained, “The long march through the UN has produced many benefits for the PLO. It has created a people where there was none; a claim

where there was none. Now the PLO is seeking to create a state where there already is one. Th t will take more than resolutions and more than an ‘international peace conference.’ But having succeeded so well over the years in its campaign to delegitimize Israel, the PLO might yet also succeed in bringing the campaign to a triumphant conclusion, with consequences for the Jewish state that would be nothing short of catastrophic.”

As Rossett noted, in falsely arguing that Obama’s support for Friday’s UN Security Council Resolution 2334 is in line with Reagan’s policies, Obama’s UN Ambassador Samantha Power deliberately distorted the historical record of US policy toward Israel and the PLO-led UN onslaught against the Jewish state.

As Rosett noted, in stark contrast to Power’s self-serving lie, neither Reagan nor George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton nor George W. Bush would have

In “How the PLO was legitimized,” published in Commentary, the late ambassador to the United Nations Jeanne Kirkpatrick said that Yasser Arafat and the PLO worked “to come to power through international diplomacy – reinforced by murder.”

For eight years, through his embrace and empowerment of US enemies, betrayal and weakening of US allies, emaciation of the US armed forces and repeated apologies for America’s past assertions of global leadership, Obama has waged a determined war against US superpower status

ever countenanced a resolution like 2334.

Obama’s predecessors’ opposition to the war against Israel at the UN was not merely an expression of their support for Israel. Th y acted also out of a fealty to US power, which is directly targeted by that war.

It is critical that we under-

stand how this is the case, and why the implications of Resolution 2334 are disastrous to the US itself.

Resolution 2334 is being presented as an “anti-settlement” resolution. But it is not an anti-settlement resolution.

Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria and neighborhoods

As Rosett noted, in stark contrast to Power’s self-serving lie, neither Reagan nor George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton nor George W. Bush would have ever countenanced a resolution like 2334.

Only by stripping the UN of its financial wherewithal to assault US allies and American interests and by denying it the institutional and operational capacity to serve as an arbiter of disputes morally and legally superior to the US can America protect its sovereignty and advance its interests.

in Jerusalem are being used – as they always have been used – as a means of delegitimizing the Jewish state as a whole, and legitimizing Palestinian terrorists and Islamic terrorists more generally. Resolution 2334 serves to criminalize Israel and its people and to undermine Israel’s right to exist, while embracing Palestinian terrorists and empowering them in their war to annihilate Israel.

America’s historic refusal to countenance such actions at the UN Security was never a purely altruistic position. It was also a stand for American power and the inherent justice of American superpower status and global leadership.

Th oughout most of its history, the UN has served as a proxy battlefield fi st of the Cold War, and since the destruction of the Soviet Union, for the war against the US-led free world.

Beginning in the early 1960s, the Soviets viewed the political war against Israel at the UN as a

means to undermine the moral basis for the US-led West. If Israel, the only human rights defending state in the Middle East, and the US’s only stable ally in the region could be delegitimized, then the very coherence of the US-led Western claim to moral superiority against the totalitarian Soviet empire would be undone.

Hence, the first Soviet attempt at the UN to castigate Zionism, the Jewish national liberation movement, as a form of racism was made in 1965, two years before Israel took control of Judea and Samaria and united Jerusalem in the Six Day War. Th t attempt failed. But nine years later the wording fi st raised in 1965 was adopted by the UN General Assembly which passed resolution 3379 slandering libeled Zionism as “a form of racism.”

With their automatic majority in the General Assembly See Obama’s War Against , page 39

15 Ways Israel Amazed high-profile study in September showing that combined genetThe product, which naturally ic therapy and chemotherapy dissolves within 24 hours and is proved extremely effective in already used by European hos- preventing breast cancer mepitals and American and Israeli tastasis — the deadly spread of fi st responders, fills a large need cancerous cells to vital organs in situations when compression — in lab mice with a primary is not effective or even counter- breast tumor.

Researcher Noam Shomron productive as in the case of stab wounds and certain other kinds of Tel Aviv University says there is a strong correlation of trauma. between the effect on genes in 13. BREAST mouse cells and the effect on An injured civilian from the civil war in Syria being transferred to CANCER SPREAD genes in human cells. The re- Ziv Medical Center in Israel. Photo by Simon Haddad HALTED IN MICE sults point to a major advance “No more fl t tires, 20% more An Israeli and American in the fi ht against breast 14. A TIRE THAT CAN’T GO FLAT energy efficie y, better maneuresearch team published a cancer.

SoftWheel, the Israeli com- verability, higher safety, lighter pany that literally reinvented — better in every way.” the wheel by replacing the traditional spoke-and-rim hub 15. FROM TAXIwith an innovative automatic HAILING TO suspension system, is entering TAXI-OWNING the automotive sector with its Gett (formerly Get Taxi), the Enduro wheel, aiming to bring popular Israeli ride-hailing app the same radical improvements used in some 50 cities across to automobiles that it has al- the globe, amazed the business ready brought to wheelchairs world with its March acquisiand bicycles. tion of British black cab compaBecause Enduro’s rigid tire is ny Radio Taxis. Gett now owns a not filled with air, it can never fleet of 11,500 licensed London go fl t. taxicabs – about half the cabs in “The best way to revolution- the city — in a bid to provide its ize the world is to revolutionize technology to Radio Taxis’ cortransportation,” Soft heel CEO porate customers.

A pharmacist dispensing medical marijuana at the Tikun Olam Daniel Barel said upon introIn May, Volkswagon invested store in Tel Aviv. Photo by Hadas Parush/FLASH90 ducing the concept last March. $300 million in Gett as part of Continued from page 27

SoftWheel’s Enduro could change the tire industry dramatically.

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its shifti g focus to new technol- to integrate its ride-hailing app ogies and on-demand personal into Google Maps’ automatic transport solutions. navigation options.

And in August, Gett began (ISRAEL 21C)

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Defund the UNRWA – Now, More Than Ever!!!

By: Daniel Greenfield (THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 2014)

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he UNRWA is on the front lines of the Hamas War in Gaza.

In the headlines, its schools are forever being fi ed on or found to be stockpiling rockets. If individual Gazans are being used as human shields, the UNRWA often seems as if it is one big organizational human shield.

But the UNRWA isn’t Hamas’ human shield. The UNRWA is Hamas.

The “UN” part of the UNRWA, the blue logos and symbols, fool us into thinking of it as an international humanitarian organization. But the UNRWA in Gaza functions as a large Palestinian Arab organization with a smattering of foreign supervisory staff.

And those foreign staffers often tend to leave during a confli t.

The UNRWA is not an international organization operating in the Middle East. Effectively it’s a local Arab Muslim organization funded and regulated internationally. Since the UNRWA classifies 80% of Gazans as “refugees”, it administers the biggest welfare state in the world on their behalf.

The UNRWA’s Gaza staff has its own union. In the 2012 election, a pro-Hamas bloc won the support of most of the union with 25 out of 27 seats on a union board.

When there was talk of reforming the UNRWA by removing Hamas members from its ranks, the editor of a Hamas paper wrote that, “Laying off the agency employees because of their political affiliation means laying off all the employees of the aid agency, because… they are all members of the ‘resistance,’ in its various forms.”

schools are a reenactment of the same set of events taking place in 2009. Only the locations and the names have changed. The same headlines, “Israeli shelling kills dozens at UN school in Gaza,” and “Massacre of Innocents as UN school is shelled” are repeating all over again.

Then, as now, Hamas launched attacks on Israeli forces from around a UNRWA school. Then it turned out that the attack had happened outside the school and no one had actually died inside the school.

Nothing has changed since

UNRWA schools have become flashpoints in conflicts between Israel and Hamas because the UNRWA schools are Hamas bases of recruitment and operation.

The officia word from Hamas was that it and the UNRWA are the same thing. The UNRWA’s vast majority of locally sourced Gazans are part of Hamas.

Since the UNRWA The UNRWA does not see classifies 80% of that as a problem.

Gazans as “refugees”, it “I am sure that there are administers the biggest welfare state in the world Hamas members on the UNRWA payroll,” a former UNRWA on their behalf.

Commissioner General said, “and I don’t see that as a crime.”

“Hamas as a political orgaThe UNRWA is the biggest employer in the West Bank and nization does not mean that Gaza after the Palestinian Au- every member is a militant, and thority and the vast majority we do not do political vetting of its employees are “locally re- and exclude people from one cruited”. Varying figu es place persuasion as against another,” the share of local employees at he added. between 90 and 99 percent.

Even though there are more Arab Muslims living in the If the UNRWA fired Hamas West Bank than in Gaza, there members from its Gaza are more “offici ” refugees in staff, it would have no one Gaza, which means that more left.

UNRWA funding and efforts are directed there. The UNAlso if the UNRWA fi ed RWA only runs 96 schools in the West Bank, but it runs 245 Hamas members from its Gaza schools in Gaza. It employs less staff, it would have no one left Hamas control over the UNthan 3,000 education staffers in the West Bank, but over 10,000 RWA in Gaza is refle ted in the schools which promote Islamin Gaza.

Why does Hamas, which is ic terrorism. UNRWA schools obsessed with brainwashing have become flas points in the next generation into mar- confli ts between Israel and tyrdom, allow a foreign orga- Hamas because the UNRWA nization to run an educational schools are Hamas bases of recruitment and operation. system for 232,000 pupils?

The current accusations and It’s because in Gaza, Hamas and the UNRWA are the same counter-accusations over attacks on and from UNRWA thing.

then. The “massacres” in which Hamas terrorists using UNRWA schools as a base are killed pop up in every paper. The UNRWA repeats the same lies.

Then it “discovers” Hamas rockets in three of its schools.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg because every UNRWA school is a Hamas school.

The UNRWA has admitted that Hamas uses its schools to store rockets. It admits that it has Hamas members in its ranks. It admits that rockets have been fi ed “into Israel from the vicinity of UN facilities and residential areas.”

What it refuses to admit is that it should in any way be held accountable for functioning as an arm of a terrorist organization.

If an organization consists largely of Hamas members who use it pursue Hamas goals, then the organization is Hamas.

The UNRWA is Hamas.

Hamas use of the UNRWA as its public face is a war crime, but terrorists commit war crimes without a second thought. The UN and the UNRWA however are complicit in the war crime by allowing Hamas to go on exploiting the UN brand.

Hamas is listed as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. It’s against the law for the United States to fund it. By funding the UNRWA, the United States is paying Hamas and participating in its war crimes. Using

civilian and humanitarian facilities for military purposes is a war crime. Using them to stage attacks against civilians by attackers out of uniform adds further crimes to the total.

The United States provided $130 million to the UNRWA in 2013. The UNRWA’s operations in Gaza would not be viable without that money.

When Kerry visited Gaza in 2009, the UNRWA’s Gaza chief passed along a letter to him from Hamas. The incident showed that not only was the locally recruited staff working

other UN boondoggle funding a welfare state for “refugee camps” that are older, bigger and more developed than many Middle Eastern cities.

UNRWA staff act as terrorists when they use UNRWA facilities for military purposes, but then switch back to UNRWA when Israel fi hts back.

Hamas carries out attacks. The UNRWA demands ceasefi es.

Hamas uses UNRWA schools and the UNRWA denounces Israel when an attack happens.

The UNRWA has become the mask that Hamas wears.

Daniel Greenfield writes that in Gaza, Hamas and the UNRWA are the same thing.

for Hamas, but the UNRWA leadership was clearly cooperating with the terrorist group.

The original “refugees” that the UNRWA was set up to cater to are for the most part dead.

The UNRWA has become an-

It’s a tactical asset for a terrorist group that empowers its human shield strategy. The UNRWA is not only endangering Israeli civilians, but it is also endangering Gazans who are exploited as human shields by

members of a terrorist group masquerading as the staff of an international humanitarian organization.

Hamas use of the UNRWA as its public face is a war crime, but terrorists commit war crimes without a second thought.

This issue has come up before and the UNRWA’s long record of evasions and denials, admitting the substance of the claims about the Hamas takeover of the UNRWA, while insisting that its Hamas members are neutral and that all the rocket stores and rocket attacks around UNRWA facilities are unrelated to the Hamas members on its staff, are not good enough anymore.

The United States should not be in the business of funding the corruption of young minds.

Money should not be taken from American schools to fund the spread of hatred and terrorism.

(FRONTPAGEMAG)

It’s time to defund the UNRWA. Daniel Greenfield, a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the Freedom Center, is a New York writer focusing on radical Islam.

He is completing a book on the international challenges America faces in the 21st century.

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Rocher Pays $129M for Sabon Bath & Body Products December's chill brings hot investments in Israeli companies and expand blue-and-white global business reach.

By: Viva Sarah Press

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srael’s natural bath & body products chain Sabon is being acquired by French cosmetic maker Groupe Rocher at a company value of $129 million, according to reports.

Sabon launched in Tel Aviv in 1997 and has since gone on to be an international network with 175 retail locations around the world, in the United States, Israel, Italy, France, Romania, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, England, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Dominican Republic, and Denmark.

Rocher will buy 66 percent of the Israeli company to strengthen its global reach. Rocher’s brands include Yves Rocher cosmetics and Petit Bateau underwear.

All Sabon products are manufactured and packaged in Israel and shipped worldwide.

Sabon said in a statement that

Rocher will buy 66 percent of the Israeli company to strengthen its global reach. Rocher’s brands include Yves Rocher cosmetics and Petit Bateau underwear.

Sabon. Photo courtesy

it will be able “to enjoy Rocher’s internal resources and the group’s strong relationships will all support the company and maximize its opportunities for global growth. The joint objectives that have been set with our new partners cover a wide range of areas, including expanding into new markets, continued growth and opening new stores in existing markets.”

Sigal Kotler-Levi and Avi Piatok, Sabon’s founders, are to continue in their managerial roles. Rocher reportedly has an option to buy out the rest of the company later on.

Another recent buyout is California’s Avery Dennison labeling and packaging fi m’s

agreement to acquire Hanita, a pressure-sensitive materials manufacturer, from Kibbutz Hanita and Tene Investment Funds for $75 million.

Headquartered in Israel with sales and distribution facilities in the United States, Germany, China and Australia, Hanita develops and manufactures coated, laminated, and metalized polyester fil s for a range of industrial and commercial applications.

In related news, December’s chilly weather has brought some hot investments for Israeli companies.

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Teva Pharmaceuticals Ordered to Pay $519M to Settle Int’l Bribery Case By: Lucy McMullin

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he Israel-based company Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., the world’s largest generic-drug company by sales, was ordered to pay a total of $519 million in order to settle civil and criminal suits in lieu of its ongoing scheme to bribe official in Russia, Ukraine and Mexico in an effort to secure the sale of its original drug Copaxone which has the distinction of being the fi st drug approved by the FDA in 1996.

The bribes are in direct violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and thus have resulted in a total fine in the amount of $519 million, the largest yet recorded in US history.

Teva is been bribing foreign official over the course of a ten year period, commencing in 2002 and ending in 2012. At a time when the Russian public health system was seeking to cut down on its reliance on foreign drugs and methods, it is alleged that official bribed by Teva allowed the company to earn $200 million in illicitly acquired sales revenues.

According to Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell, Teva “intentionally failed to implement a system of internal controls that would prevent bribery.”

The Israel-based company Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., the world’s largest generic-drug company by sales, was ordered to pay a total of $519 million in order to settle civil and criminal suits in lieu of its ongoing scheme to bribe officials in Russia, Ukraine and Mexico in an effort to secure the sale of its original drug Copaxone which has the distinction of being the first drug approved by the FDA in 1996.

In July of 2012, was subpoenaed by the SEC which requested documents related to Teva’s Latin American operations, which earned the company approximately $221 million in second-quarter revenue. The SEC’s probe determined that Teva “failed to devise and maintain proper internal accounting controls to prevent the company’s payments of bribes to win business in certain regions around the globe.”

Teva was ordered by the SEC to pay $236 million in order to compensate for the illicitly acquired profits $214 million of which represent the estimated share of profits and $22 million in interest. An additional $283 million penalty will also be paid to the Justice Department as part of a deferred prosecution

agreement.

In part because of mounting pressures to clean up its act, the Israeli pharmaceutical giant’s stock is down 44 percent for the year. The company has seen brighter times, in 2015, it had purchased Allergen PLC’s generics unit, a deal that according to the Jerusalem Post, would soon place the Israeli company among the top ten of global drug manufacturers.

Teva CEO Erez Vigodman issued a statement on behalf of his company stating that its past actions were both “regrettable and unacceptable”, and that “we are pleased to final y put the matter behind us.” The Israeli giant hopes to learn from its past transgressions and to continue its steady climb upward in the industry.

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From the Writings of Rabbi Meir Kahane, ztk’l – Down with Chanukah (December 1972) By: Rabbi Meir Kahane, ztk’l

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f I were a Reform rabbi; if I were a leader of the Establishment whose money and prestige have succeeded in capturing for him the leadership and voice of American Jewry; if I were one of the members of the Israeli Government’s ruling group; if I were an enlightened sophisticated, modern Jewish intellectual, I would climb the barricades and join in battle against the most dangerous of all Jewish holidays – Chanukah.

It is a measure of the total ignorance of the world Jewish community that there is no holiday that is more universally celebrated than the “Feast of Lights”, and it is an equal measure of the intellectual dishonesty and of Jewish leadership that it plays along with the lie. For if ever there was a holiday that stands for everything that the mass of world Jewry and their leadership has rejected – it is this one. If one would find an event that is truly rooted in everything that Jews of our times and their leaders have rejected and, indeed, attacked – it is this

The Chanukah that has erupted unto the world Jewish scene in all its childishness, asininity, shallowness, ignorance and fraud – is not the Chanukah of reality.

one. If there is any holiday that is more “unJewish” in the sense of our modern beliefs and practices – I do not know of it.

The Chanukah that has erupted unto the world Jewish scene in all its childishness, asininity, shallowness, ignorance and fraud – is not the Chanukah of reality. The Chanukah that came into vogue because of Jewish parents – in their vapidness – needed something to counteract Christmas; that exploded in a show of “we-can-have-lightsjust-as-our-goyish-neighbors” and in an effort to reward our spoiled children with eight gifts instead of the poor Christian one.

The Chanukah that the Temple, under its captive rabbi, turned into a school pageant so that the beaming parents might think that the Religious School is really successful instead of the tragic joke and waste that it really is; the Chanukah that speaks of Jewish Patrick Henrys giving-me-liberty-or death and the pictures of Maccabees as great liberal saviors who fought so that the kibbutzim might continue to be free to preach their Marx and eat their ham, that the split-level dwellers of suburbia might be allowed to violate their Sabbath in perfect freedom and the Reform and Conservative Temples continue the fi ht for civil rights for Blacks, Puerto Ricans and Jane Fonda, is not remotely connected with reality.

This is NOT the Chanukah of our ancestors, of the generations

of Jews of Eastern Europe and Yemen and Morocco and the crusades and Spain and Babylon. It is surely not the Chanukah for which the Maccabees themselves died. Truly, could those whom we honor so munifice tly, return and see what Chanukah has become, they might very well begin a second Maccabean revolt. For the life that we Jews lead today was the very cause, the REAL reason for

For years, the people of Judea had been the vassals of Greece.

True independence as a state had been unknown for all those decades and, yet, the Jews did not rise up in revolt. It was only when the Greek policy shifted from mere political control to one that attempted to suppress the Jewish religion that the revolt erupted in all its bloodiness.

It was not mere liberty that led to the Maccabean uprising that

What we are really cheering is a brave group of Jews who fought and plunged Judea into a bloodbath for the right to observe the Sabbath, to follow the laws of kashruth, to obey the laws of the Torah.

the revolt of the Jews “in those days in our times.”

What happened in that era more than 2000 years ago? What led a handful of Jews to rise up in violence against the enemy?

And precisely who WAS the enemy? What were they fi hting FOR and who were they fi hting AGAINST?

we so passionately applaud.

What we are really cheering is a brave group of Jews who fought and plunged Judea into a bloodbath for the right to observe the Sabbath, to follow the laws of kashruth, to obey the laws of the Torah. IN A WORD EVERYTHING ABOUT CHANUKAH THAT WE COMMEMORATE

AND TEACH OUR CHILDREN TO COMMEMORATE ARE THINGS WE CONSIDER TO BE OUTMODED, MEDIEVAL AND CHILDISH! At best, then, those who fought and died for Chanukah were naïve and obscurantist.

Had we lived in those days we would certainly not have done what they did for everyone knows that the laws of the Torah are not really Divine but only the products of evolution and men (do not the Reform, Reconstructionist and large parts of the Conservative movements write this daily? ) Surely we would not have fought for that which we violate every day of our lives! No, at best Chanukah emerges as a needless holiday if not a foolish one. Poor Hannah and her seven children; poor Mattathias and Judah; poor well meaning chaps all but hopelessly backward and utterly unnecessary sacrifi es.

But there is more. Not only is Chanukah really a foolish and unnecessary holiday, it is also one that is dangerously fanatical and illiberal. The fi st act of rebellion, the fi st enemy who fell at the hands of the brave Jewish heroes whom our delightful children portray so cleverly in their Sunday and religious school pageants, was NOT a Greek. He was a Jew. When the enemy sent its troops into the town of Modin to set up an idol and demand its worship, it was a Jew who decided to exercise his freedom

Not only is Chanukah really a foolish and unnecessary holiday, it is also one that is dangerously fanatical and illiberal. of pagan worship and who approached the altar to worship Zeus (after all, what business was it of anyone what this fellow worshipped? ) And it was this Jew, this apostate, this religious traitor who was struck down by the brave, glorious, courageous (are these not the words all our Sunday schools use to describe him? ) Mattathias, as he shouted: “Whoever is for G-d, follow me!”

What have we here? What kind of religious intolerance and bigotry? What kind of a man is this for the anti-religious of Hashomer Hatzair, the graceful temples of suburbia, the sophisticated intellectuals, the liberal open-minded Jews and all the drones who have wearied us unto death with the concept of Judaism as a humanistic, open-minded, undogmatic, liberal, universalistic (if not Marxist) religion, to honor? What kind of nationalism is this for David-Ben-Gurion (he who rejects the Galut and speaks of the proud, free Jew of ancient Judea and Israel)?

And to crush us even more (we who know that Judaism is a See From the Writings of Rabbi , page 36

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Rabbis Use Social Media to Spread the Light of Chanukah Access to Jewish events are made easier by Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter

circles of communication.

This year, he’ll put up signs around the neighborhood for ‘Keep Them says. “Now we have a whole vir- their upcoming Chanukah By: Karen Schwartz Inspired’ event, and post pictures online tual Chabad House.”

The goal is to connect of his handiwork and the local sually, Chanukah When Rabbi Nosson Potash, means live parties, but who co-directs Chabad of Cole through technology and then business people he meets along when that’s not possi- Valley in San Francisco with meet in person, says Potash. the way. It’s about weaving the ble, online is the next his wife, Chaya, moved to the Recently, they hosted a commu- online and offlin communities best thing, encourages Devlin. area in 2010, his main online nal Shabbat dinner where the together, he says.

“All the more so,” he says, noting how late in the month the holiday falls. “We’re stepping up our presence on social media.”

Now in their second school year on campus, he and his wife like the casual tone of Snapchat for messaging and use it to advertise events they post on Facebook. “We have a much bigger focus on Snapchat for increasing event attendance and sending inspirational daily messages,” says This photo of homemade the rabbi. cupcakes posted online Th y recently gave out burg- drew students to Chabad of ers and cupcakes—comfort food the University of Californiato help students through finals Riverside (UCR) for a pick-meMost of the students who came up during finals.

Rabbi Shmuli Brown, to the right of the picture frame, who cowere tempted by a photo of directs Chabad at Liverpool Universities in England, is using homemade cupcakes posted by communication tool was email. social media to connect with students over Chanukah. He’s Devlin. “That was a very whimsi- The e days, he has nearly 1,000 posting links to public menorah-lightings in London and running cal, last-minute thing. Just by put- Twitter followers and is a big nightly competitions, entering those who post and tag pictures ting it out there, we got a bunch of fan of WhatsApp to connect of themselves lighting menorahs on Facebook, Instagram and people to show up,” he says. “And him with local families, adults, Twitter for a chance to win raffle prizes. when people show up, they come seniors and young professionals.

On deck for this Chabad is a in, they stay a while; we have a lit“We have conversations with speaker was one of the admintle conversation with them.” people where they’re at and in istrators of the Cole Valley Face- volunteer night to pack holiday the mediums they’re using,” he book group, forming concentric gift bags for seniors on Dec. 26;

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an annual Chanukah celebration in the neighborhood park on Dec. 27; and a bike-menorah parade on Dec. 29, followed by a menorah-lighting with plenty of jelly doughnuts.

Rabbi Zev Johnson, who co-directs the Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center at the University of Texas in Austin

Food is a way to connect via social media; who can resist images like sizzling latkes?

with his wife, Ariela, will encourage students to visit their local Chabad centers for Chanukah events since school will not be in session.

Johnson’s no stranger to social media: In September, he used the Facebook live tool to show students streaming through the doors of the Chabad House prior to the start of a Shabbat dinner co-hosted with the local

chapter of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. Within a few days, it had some 3,400 views. And at the recent Conference of International Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchim) last month in New York, his Snap on Snapchat was one of a dozen that was shared in the app’s New York City “local story.” It topped 30,000 views within hours.

He also uses Twitter to post meaningful Jewish quotes for the benefit of students and others.

Over the holiday, he plans to post videos of his family celebrating, using Snapchat as a main medium to do so. “I hope students will see how fun and enjoyable Chanukah is, and be reminded to light up the night as well,” he says. “Without a doubt, social media is the primary way to reach a student who’s away from the university and keep them inspired.”

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Chabad.org’s Periscope account (Twitter’s live broadcast app) will be featured as part of a year-end holiday series curated

by Twitter. Log on to see videos of Chabad-sponsored public menorah-lightings on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, the first night and day of Chanukah.

Parshas Miketz and Chanukah - From Darkness to Light By: Rabbi Kenneth Auman

ements of the ancient Greek the Greek outlook? If one reads culture. What was the basis of Greek mythology, one reads the See Parshas Miketz and Chanukah, page 37

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he Medrash Rabba at the beginning of Parshat Miketz, the parsha that is read on Shabbat Chanukah this year (and in most years), speaks about a Chanukah-appropriate theme — light and darkness: “It was at the end of two years.”

The verse (Iyov 28:3) states “An end was set for darkness,” [Th Almighty] set a time limit on how many years the world will operate in darkness because as long as the evil inclination is in the world, darkness and the shadow of death are in the world as is stated (ibid) “the stones of darkness and the shadow of death.” Once the evil inclination is uprooted from the world, there is no darkness and shadow of death. Another explanation, “An end was set for darkness,” a time was set for Yosef how many years he would remain in the darkness in prison. When that time ended, Pharaoh had a dream. Bereishit Rabbah, Parshat Miketz no. 89 The Medrash provides two interpretations of darkness. In the fi st, it represents the yetzer harah, the evil inclination. What does the Medrash mean when it states that there is an end to this type of darkness? Must we wait until Messianic times, or can we hope for it to be earlier? The events that occurred on Chanukah teach us that we do not have to wait until Messianic times to do away with darkness. At the time when the Chanukah story took place, there was a great deal of darkness foisted on Klal Yisrael. It was not only religious coercion that threatened Torah life, but it was the allure of Greek culture that captivated the hearts

What Chanukah teaches us is that the Torah has the power of light—the ability to dispel whatever challenge is posed by the particular darkness of the time.

and minds of many Jews without any coercion as well. The e were certain elements of Greek culture that were capable of enhancing and even glorifying Judaism: The verse (Bereishit 9:27) states, “God shall beautify Yefet and he will dwell in the tents of Shem” . . . the beautiful aspects of Yefet (i.e. of Greek culture) will be in the tents of Shem (i.e. the Jewish people). Megillah 9b But there were other elements, such as Greek paganism and philosophy that were incompatible with Torah ideology. And those ideas had a certain attraction to many Jews at the time. Nevertheless, the Torah ultimately triumphed. Perhaps this is why the miracle occurred specifical y with the nerot (candles) and not with some other aspect of the Beit Hamikdash — to demonstrate that it is the light of Torah that eventually shines through and dispels the darkness.

Throughout the ages, different types of evil inclinations have appeared and challenged us. But they’ve all gone away, once the light of Torah was able to shine

on them and dispel them. The ideas of Aristotle, Plato and other Greek philosophers once posed serious threats to Torah Judaism; today they are not credible threats at all. Th y may today be significant as subjects of academic study, but they do not provide attractive alternatives for living one’s life in the 21st century.

In more modern times, there were many other “isms” that were, for relatively short periods, potent evil inclinations, but today are no longer dangerous—communism and socialism today no longer pose the challenges to our faith that they did in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

“An end was set for darkness.”

Today’s difficulties are different from those of yesteryear, and tomorrow’s will be again different.

What Chanukah teaches us is that the Torah has the power of light—the ability to dispel whatever challenge is posed by the particular darkness of the time.

Ironically, however, we today are faced with challenges that in certain ways resemble the old threat presented by el-

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often marvel at and how Ezra and those of the Great Assembly with Divine inspiration divided and scheduled the weekly portion we read each Shabbat and how each Perasha seems to synchronize so well with the time of the year.

This week’s portion, Miketz is almost always read during Hanukah. We must keep in mind that the Holiday of Hanukah is the last of our holidays and occurs about 200 years after Ezra, about 300 years after Esther and the Purim story and about 1000 years after the Torah was given.

Still a quick search yields dozens and dozens of hints, some almost absolutely amazing. A few of my favorites are:

Each evening we are commanded to light the menorah and the rabbis suggest that after lighting, one should ponder the flame , and view them as containing something of the mystical Throughout the Torah at the end of every perashah there is a note listing the number of verses in that portion. For some reason, at the end of the Parshat Miketz, in addition to giving the number of pesukim, we are also told that there are 2,025 words in the parshah. Why is it necessary to know the amount of words? The Vilna Gaon suggests that because one might wonder whether the words Poti Phera are a single or two words, the answer is given by summarizing the total. The Torah Temimah on the other hand suggests that these 2,025 words serve as a hint for the Holiday of Hanukah. Th Rabbis tell us that beginning on the 25th we light candles for eight nights. The mitzvah can be fulfilled w th only one candle each night for the entire household. In Hebrew a word for candle is "ner" which has the numerical value of 250. Eight times 250 equals 2,000. And the rabbis teach that the event of lighting candles starts on the 25th day in the month of Kislev. Thus, 2,025 alludes to the 25th of Kislev and eight candles.

Upon giving advice to Pharaoh, Joseph suggests that Pharaoh appoint someone to prepare the land. He uses the word VeChimesh which some rabbis interpret as suggesting a tax of 20% (the word can also mean a fi h) over the course of the years of plenty to preserve something for the years of famine. But these letters Chet,mem and shin

can also suggest something else.

According to the Midrash, the Syrian-Greeks forbade the Jewish people from declaring Rosh Hodesh and using their calendar – virtually eliminating the holidays. Th y also prohibited milah — circumcision — and Shabbat. The word “chimeish” (‫“ — )שמח‬prepare” — is an acronym for these three edicts.

The “chet” is for “Hodesh” — month — the “mem”is for “milah” — circumcision — and the “shin” is for Shabbat. Why these three?

The Greeks believed in the perfection of nature and held the human body as a work of art as we see through their paintings and sculpture. Brit or circumcision says that it is up to man to take what G-d gives him and through his actions, man brings about perfection. To the Greeks there was no interfering with the system. The declaration of the new moon fits into a similar concept. The Greeks saw themselves subject to the stars, constellations and fate. Declaring a new moon meant it was in the hand of the Jewish people to determine which day fell when.

More so, the declaration of a leap year adding a month meant that the Jews in essence saw themselves as above the stars and able to influence it. Finally Shabbat serves as a declaration that Hashem not only created the world, but continues to be involved with us on a moment by moment basis. The Greeks felt that there was certainly something to creation, but that creator set a system in place and moved on. Shabbat is Berit Olam LeDorotam – an eternal covenant through generations

In Hebrew a word for candle is "ner" which has the numerical value of 25 and declares the opposite.

(Keep in mind every time you tell someone Hanukah Sameyach or Happy Hanukah, the word Sameyach is formed from those same letters, reminding us of what the war was truly about, Shabbat, Milah and Hodesh – all attesting to man’s relationship with G-d and G-d’s relationship with man.)

At the beginning of the portion, we are told about Pharaoh’s two dreams. In his fi st dream he saw seven heavy and strong cows and seven thin cows. Th seven emaciated cows swallowed the seven fat cows, yet still remained skinny as before.

In the second dream Pharaoh saw seven full stalks of grain and seven withered ones. Thewasted

stalks swallowed the thick ones but remained thin and withered as before. Why couldn’t any of the professionals in Pharaoh’s court explain what to us seems obvious?

As the Greeks after them, the Egyptians believed in the rule of nature where only the strong survive. Th y held that according to the guidelines of reason

suggest that these last two years in prison were perhaps the most difficult and darkest for Joseph.

After all he was instrumental in interpreting the dream of Pharaoh’s offic s and asked the Sar HaMashkim to remember him.

It would be only natural that Joseph could expect the favor to be returned. Yet, he sat and must have wondered. And it was only

At the beginning of the portion, we are told about Pharaoh’s two dreams. In his first dream he saw seven heavy and strong cows and seven thin cows. The seven emaciated cows swallowed the seven fat cows, yet still remained skinny as before.

and nature it is impossible for the weak to overpower the mighty or for the few to conquer the many. The magicians of Egypt were bewildered by Pharaoh’s dreams and were thus required to put forward poor explanations to make sense of the visions. Yosef explained that by man’s rules or nature, it was impossible to understand, but by G-d’s rules, even the impossible is possible and that the strong can be overcome by the weak, that the majority can be subordinate to the minority. Pharaoh admitted that Yosef was right. He praised Joseph for his interpretation and for introducing a new methodology of logic and reasoning. Pharaoh confi med “There is no one so discerning and wise as you”.

We add to our amidah prayer and birkat Hamazon, the text of Al Hanisim which states that the miracle of Hanukah was that the many were delivered into the hand of few and the strong into the hand of the weak. This is the exact opposite of what the Greeks believed was possible.

The e are many others which can easily search for on line, but let me suggest a final comparison.

Theopening words of the portion are, "And it came to pass at the end of two years". The Midrash tells us that God "put an end to the darkness. A fi ed amount of time was given to Joseph - a number of years in the darkness of the prison. When the time came for him to be redeemed, Pharaoh dreamed his dream..." The rabbis

two years later, on Rosh Hashana, as Hashem sat on his seat of judgment that Joseph was summoned from the darkness of the dungeon and overnight advanced to the height of royalty and the bright lights of adulation. I can’t help but think of the words of King David, "Even though I sit in darkness, G-d is my light."

We call Hanukah, the festival of lights. Each evening we are commanded to light the menorah and the rabbis suggest that after lighting, one should ponder the fl mes, and view them as containing something of the

mystical "Or HaGanuz" or the hidden light. We learn that on the fi st day of creation, Hashem created light, but on the fourth day, the sun. We are told that this primordial light was then hidden away. One place where we can access this all seeing and healing light is in the thirty-six primary candles of Hanukah. The e thirty-six candles parallel the thirty-six hours during which the primordial Original Light served Adam before eventually being stored away. But it takes man’s actions, the action of lighting to reveal that light.

Let’s close with a final thought, one which really shows the difference between the Jewish people and the Greeks (and all mankind).

The Talmud teaches that Adam created in Late September noticed during the fi st three months of his life how the days slowly became shorter and shorter - He said: Woe to me, because of my sin the world is getting darker [as soon there would be no more light] and will return to a world of darkness and confusion. This must be my 'death sentence'. Instead of accepting this imminent fate, Adam overcame his depression and took upon himself to fast, pray and repent.

After eight days, Adam noticed that the days indeed had begun to lengthen. Realizing that this is 'minhago shel olam' [the way of the world or nature], he made a celebration for eight days giving thanksgiving to the Almighty.

Thenext year, he made these days holidays.

The Rabbis explain that Adam had good intentions when making these holidays; however his offspring turned them into holidays of idol worship or better

yet, nature worship. The Talmud tells us that this is the origin of Saturna and Kalanda which we explained eventually became Christmas and New Years.

The pagans celebrated this holiday as one of rebirth, of darkness into light and of the way of the world, of nature. This is the

We add to our amidah prayer and birkat Hamazon, the text of Al Hanisim which states that the miracle of Hanukah was that the many were delivered into the hand of few and the strong into the hand of the weak way of the world and this is reason to rejoice.

We too celebrate a holiday of light, where the fl me can pierce and break the darkness, but in our holiday it is man who contributes, it is man who lights the fl me and celebrates not nature but the miracle.

The world celebrates nature where the strong defeat the weak and the many oppress the few.

Th y celebrate a world created and abandoned to the laws of the stars and of nature. The Jew Celebrates a world where G-d is not only the creator, but he is intrinsically involved in our world. TheJew celebrates a world in which he is given a task and plays a role in perfecting it. Th Jew celebrates his role in rising above the stars and the laws of fate. We must remember that the hidden light, the Ohr HaGanuz hidden in the candles we light is also hidden within us and it’s our responsibility to shine for all the world to see.

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said Rabbi Sholom Friedmann, Director of Amud Aish. “We welcome donations of documents and artifacts from families around the world to help us learn about what happened and how our people survived. When the museum opens next year in Boro Park, the full story of the Holocaust will final y be told.”

The exhibition that the Rebbe toured, Hidden Children and the Holocaust, is part of this year’s education program at Amud Aish. School groups visit the new program to learn about previously untold stories of survival, heroism, sacrific , loss,

and faith against all odds—from the perspective of the children who went through it. The Amud Aish school program in Mill Basin, Brooklyn, accommodates grades 6 through 12. School visits are content-rich experiences that support the New York State social studies standards and align with Common Core Standards. In the last three years, 18,500 students have seen and heard presentations, delivered by the museum’s talented and knowledgeable staff. Tours are available in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish. The online group reservation system is currently

taking requests at http://www. amudaish.org/group.

About the Amud Aish Memorial Museum/Kleinman Holocaust Education Center Amud Aish is dedicated to documenting the micro-histories of observant Jewish victims and the role of faith within the broader context of the annihilation of European Jewry. It will service the general public and students at its soon-to-open permanent museum location that incorporates the Kleinman Holocaust Education Center, the Orthodox Testimony Project (in partnership with the

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum), a document and research archive, and an artifact collections archive. Amud Aish is active globally through its International Division, with current projects in Poland and Belgium and more in development. Amud Aish will open its permanent location in Boro Park, Brooklyn, in 2017. It currently has a temporary facility in Mill Basin, Brooklyn, with future annexes in Lakewood, New Jersey, and Jerusalem.

Learn more at amudaish.org and follow us on Facebook: @ amudaishmm.

HTC. Earlier this year, as part of this round, the Rehovot-based from Aleph VC, Comcast Ven- company received $15 million in Continued from page 31 fin ncing led by Shanda Group tures and Greylock Partners.

Lumus, a developer of aug- and Crystal-Optech. has raised $52 million for its “This new funding will help live video chat app Houseparty, mented reality (AR) wearable which allows large groups to displays, recently completed a Lumus continue to scale up our participate in live chat if they are $45 million investment round R&D and production in remembers in the chat group. Th with an additional $30 million in sponse to the growing demand fin ncing round was led by Se- funding from top-tier strategic from companies creating new quoia Capital with participation investors including Quanta and augmented reality and mixed

reality applications, including consumer electronics and smart eyeglasses,” says Lumus CEO Ben Weinberger.

BreezoMeter, a leading global air quality analytics provider, has announced the closing of $3 million in series A fundraising led by Phi Square Holdings, with Entrée Capital, Launchpad Digital Health and SeedIL. BreezoMeter will use the fund-

ing to expand its air quality data access globally.

Nurami Medical, a startup in the field of tissue engineering that operates within the framework of NGT3 in Nazareth, has completed its fi st round of fin ncing totaling over NIS 2.5 million, from the Alfred Mann Foundation and private investors.

Nurami Medical is developing an innovative technology plat-

form for soft tissue replacement and repair. The fi st product on the market is a synthetic, biodegradable replacement for the dura mater tissue that protects the brain, for use in neurosurgery.

The new funds raised will enable preliminary clinical testing on humans during 2017, and continued development of the product.

Alcohol consumption can also contribute to digestive issues. Keep your drink selection vorite sweets, but you can limit to something simple and light, Continued from page 43 yourself to sampling a selec- or avoid alcohol all together. tion or two, rather than having This will ensure that you enjoy aid in your digestion.

“When dessert is served, it’s full servings. This way, you can the taste of your food and have best to take the same approach enjoy yourself at the table and fewer issues with digestion. used building your dinner plate still enjoy a good night’s sleep – moderation,” advises Dr. May- when you get home, without the After Dinner er. “It’s difficult to resist our fa- indigestion.”

Dr. Mayer recommends you

stay awake until your regular bedtime – do NOT sleep or take a nap immediately following a big meal. Stay awake for at least two or three hours after you fin ish eating – enjoy conversation with loved ones, play games, walk or simply read a book so that your body can continue to digest. Lying horizontally before your body has digested food can

cause acid reflux because gravity is unable to guide food down the digestive tract.

“If you find yourself experiencing indigestion, despite your best efforts to avoid it, there are numerous over-the-counter medications available to assist you,” explains Dr. Mayer. “Antacids come in liquid and tablet form, and most will give you

some relief.”

If you have a history of hypertension or heart problems, you should avoid excessive salt consumption. The guidelines above apply to people in general good health. If you have a history of gastrointestinal difficulties, you may need to consult your physician before participating in holiday festivities.

rejecting the ethical and moral concepts of Judaism.

Is this the kind of a holiday we wish to propagate? Are these the kinds of men we want our moral and humanistic children to honor? Is this the kind of Judaism that we wish to observe and pass on to our children?

Where shall we find the man of courage the one voice, in the wilderness to cry out against

Chanukah and the Judaism that it represents-the Judaism of our grandparents and ancestors?

Where shall we find the man of honesty and integrity to attack the Judaism of Medievalism and outdated foolishness; the Judaism of bigotry that strikes down Jews who refuse to observe the law; the Judaism of violence that calls for Jewish force and might against the enemy? When shall

we find the courage to proudly eat our Chinese food and violate our Sabbaths and reject all the separateness, nationalism and religious maximalism that Chanukah so ignobly represents? …Down with Chanukah! It is a regressive holiday that merely symbolizes the Judaism that always was; the Judaism that was handed down to us from Sinai; the Judaism that made our an-

cestors ready to give their lives for the L-rd; the Judaism that young people instinctively know is true and great and real. Such Judaism is dangerous for us and our leaders. We must do all in our power to bury it.

To view articles written by Rabbi Meir Kahane and Rabbi Binyamin Kahane go to blog: www.barbaraginsberg-kahane.blogspot.com

in America overall. 92% of the Orthodox contribute money to Jewish causes, vs 56% of Jews Continued from page 11 goes well beyond their mush- overall.

When it comes to Israel, rooming numbers. 69% of OrFurthermore, the influence thodox Jews, according to the 91% of Orthodox Jews say of Orthodox Jews in America Pew study, are members of a they are somewhat or very aton the character of Jewish life congregation vs 31% for Jews tached to Israel vs 69% overall

among Jews. 77% of Orthodox Jews have been to Israel, vs just 43% of Jews overall.

According to the 2013 survey, just 30% of Orthodox Jews believe that a two-state solution could work, vs 61% of Jews overall who believe it’s a via-

ble possibility.

The study has implications for American politics as well, where the differences are also striking. Among Jews overall, according to the Pew study, 70% say they are Democrats or lean towards the Democratic

Party, while only 22% are Republican or lean Republican.

For Orthodox Jews, however, the balance is in the other direction: 57% are Republican or lean Republican, and 36% are Democrats or lean Democratic.

able community asset when a series of missteps by City Hall and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) allowed Rivington House to be converted to luxury housing,” said City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.

“This legislation implements a more stringent and comprehensive review process to

ensure that our deed modifi cations remain transparent and above-board, and our communities retain their vital facilities.

I thank Council Member Margaret Chin, Borough President Gale Brewer and my colleagues for their efforts on this essential measure.”

Days before a joint committee hearing on the legislation

in September, the City released proposed rules formalizing procedures for deed restriction removal or modific tion. However, the proposal failed to address many of the root causes behind the Rivington House debacle, namely, setting a standard for determining when the City should relinquish its right to determine how formerly City-

owned property is used.

Following the hearing, Intro. 1182-A was signific ntly expanded to establish a policy concerning the modific tion and removal of deed restrictions that ensures decisions with the power to transform communities are made with the utmost care and with complete transparency.

involved both Kendall Felix and Irvine Henry.

Upon discovering that Stark was dead, the four relatives allegedly returned to Rutledge Street, intending to retrieve physical evidence and dispose of Stark’s body. Upon arrival, Erskin and Irvine Henry got out of the vehicle, only to fin the crime scene already fl oded with police. As alleged, Erskin then directed Kendel and Kendall to go elsewhere to dis-

pose of the body. Th y drove to Nassau County, threw the body in a dumpster and set it on fi e.

Approximately 17 hours later, a Nassau County police offic found Stark’s partially burned body in a garbage dumpster behind a gas station in Great Neck, Long Island. The Nassau County Medical Examiner’s Offi conducted an autopsy on Stark and determined that the cause of death was asphyxia by com-

pression of the neck and chest.

The case was investigated by New York City Police Detective Christopher Scarry of the 90th Precinct Detective Squad, under the supervision of Lieutenant Seamus Doherty, and Detective Matthew Collins (retired), Detective Herbert Martin, Detective Albert Brust and other members of the Brooklyn North Homicide Squad, under the supervision of Lieutenant John Tennant.

The case is being prosecuted

by Assistant District Attorney Howard Jackson, Counsel to the Homicide Bureau, and Senior Assistant District Attorney Emily Dean, of the District Attorney’s Homicide Bureau, under the supervision of Kenneth Taub, Chief of the Homicide Bureau, and by Assistant District Attorney Christopher Blank, a Bureau Chief in the District Attorney’s Investigations Division.

The Viznitzer Rebbe Visits Continued from page 22

The Rebbe then led the assembled in song and dance.

Rabbi Reidel presented the Rebbe a bound book of reproductions of historic documents from Amud Aish’s archives pertaining to the Viznitzer Rebbes.

The e include a handwritten letter from the Rebbe’s grandfather, the Imrei Chaim zt”l, and several documents from the museum’s rescue collections detailing efforts to aid the Rebbe’s

grandfather and family during the war.

The Rebbe then concluded the visit by wishing all those assembled l’chaim and continued success; and he stressed that he wants to visit again at length in the future iy”h.

“It is a great honor to show the Rebbe the work the museum has been doing for the last several years to tell the story of the Jewish people during our darkest hours—revealing the light that was never extinguished,”

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faith of peace which deplores violence), what kind of Jews were these who reacted to oppression with FORCE? Surely we who so properly have deplored Jewish violence as fascistic, immoral and (above all!) UN-JEWISH,

stand in horror as we contemplate Jews who declined to picket the Syrian Greeks to death and who rejected quiet diplomacy for the sword, spear and arrow (had there been bombs in those days, who can tell what they might have done?) and “descended to the level of evil,” thus

American Jewish Population

Bill Calling for Transparency Borough President Brewer and Speaker Mark-Viverito in solirestriction removal, achieves darity with the Lower East Side that goal. Today we are unit- residents who woke up one ed with a simple message: No morning to find a cherished, more Rivington Houses, not on community asset taken from this Mayor’s, or any other May- them.”

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Brooklyn Men Indicted Continued from page 4

in Williamsburg, on January 2, 2014, at approximately 11:30 p.m. After he fought unsuccessfully to escape, Stark was forced into a waiting vehicle and driven away from the location. Kendall and Henry allegedly joined their relatives. At some point, apparently while

being restrained, Stark died of asphyxia.

According to the investigation, Erskin Felix, who was in the construction trade with Kendel Felix and Irvine Henry, had done work for Stark. Erskin Felix allegedly planned to extort money from Stark and enlisted Kendel Felix to help kidnap him, forming a conspiracy which also

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wage a Shi'ite jihad that extends well beyond the battlegrounds there.

The Iranian coalition can also Iran's ballistic missile program, which is developing long- lure armed Sunni groups into its range strike capabilities that orbit as well, as it has done in the could place Europe in range, past with the Palestinian Hamas and its temporarily dormant terrorist regime in Gaza.

While the Israeli defense esnuclear program, represents investments that would make the tablishment has no desire to be Shi'ite axis more powerful than dragged into Syria's confli t, Jerusalem has indicated that any Sunni Islamist camp.

Defense official in Israel and it would act to remove any in pragmatic Sunni states will Iranian-Hizballah base it dewatch for the danger that Iran tects in Syria that is designed will use its presence, proxies, to launch attacks on Israel, and and bases in Syria and Iraq to would not tolerate the traffick-

ing of advanced weapons to Hizballah.

Few events illustrate more clearly how an ascendant Shi'ite jihadist axis is redrawing the map of the region than a recent military parade held by Hizballah in the western Syrian town of Al-Qusayr, which it conquered from the rebels in 2013.

According to an assessment by the Tel Aviv-based Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center, that parade featured Soviet-made tanks, American armored personnel carriers, artillery guns,

anti-aircraft guns, and powerful truck-mounted rocket launchers with an estimated range of between 90 to 180 kilometers.

"It is clear that state-owned capabilities, some of them advanced, were delivered to Hizballah, which is a terrorist organization," the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center said in its report.

Hizballah, like the Assad regime and armed groups in Iraq and Yemen, is a component of an international axis whose battles against ISIS have managed to dupe some decision makers

into believing that they are stabilizing forces. In actuality, the Shi'ite jihadists are as radical as their Sunni jihadist counterparts – albeit more tactically prudent – and are far better armed and better organized.

conversations, and all physical matters should be geared towards the service of G-d or universe, and thereby aim for something that enables service of Him. - Shulchan Aruch, Orperfection: Whenever one benefits from ach Chaim 231:1 One might argue that a centhis world, one’s intent should not be for personal pleasure tral tenet of American society but for the service of G-d as is also the concept of worship it states (Mishlei 3:6) “know of self, albeit in a different G-d in all of your ways,” and fashion. Our society, too, emour rabbis taught, all of your phasizes the notion that we are actions should be for the sake the most important thing there of heaven, even matters that is. “You deserve this and this,” are optional such as eating, “Treat yourself to this.” And drinking, walking, sitting, self-fulfillme t is the most imstanding, marital relations, portant thing one should seek.

And many of the ills of our society—the rampant sexual freedom, the unbridled materialism, are all symptoms of this notion.

The light that triumphed áéîéí ääí was only able to shine because of the great dedication and sacrifices of the Chashmonaim. And today as well, the Torah will only overcome the problems of our society with great dedication to it on our part…

The Medrash has another interpretation of darkness as well, symbolized by Yosef ’s

stay in prison. This represents physical danger and the threat of annihilation. And this danger too has an end, as is seen in the story of Chanukah and in the countless threats to our survival that we’ve experienced in our millennia of existence.

In every generation, [nations] stand over us to destroy us and the Holy One Blessed be He saves us from their hand.- Passover Haggadah The world certainly appears very dangerous to us at the current time as well. Chanukah, though, gives us encour-

agement because it testifie to the power of me’atim (outnumbered), chalashim (weak) and tzaddikim (righteous) against what appeared to be far greater might.

May we merit both types of light—the spiritual light of the Torah and the physical light of redemption.

ing at the Copenhagen Synagogue, where they experienced a Danish bat mitzvah and were treated to an outdoor kiddush.

Many returned to Chabad for more delicious lunch food.

Some of the Shabbat guests, including some from the oncology conference, even stayed in town for Yom Kippur a few days later. Following a relaxed seudah mafseket at Chabad on erev Yom Kippur, guests went off to the shul next door or the main synagogue.

The Copenhagen Synagogue still brings to mind safety is-

sues, and visitors seem aware of that. A Danish police offic , after questioning those seeking to enter, uses a special key to open the shul gate. Flowers outside the synagogue serve as a reminder that in February 2015, Jewish security guard Dan Uzan, 38, was killed in a terrorist attack as he stood watch outside the synagogue, as inside people were celebrating a bat mitzvah.

Kol Nidre in Copenhagen is an extraordinary communal event; there is almost a festival-like, upbeat atmosphere.

Some stay for a short time (just the Kol Nidre prayer or the rabbi’s speech), while others remain for the entire service. Th y’re overjoyed to see friends they likely haven’t seen the entire year.

After Musaf on Yom Kippur day, many people find their way to the Chabad House for an inspiring Minchah and Neilah service. The beautiful davening by the two young Lubavitcher yeshivah bochers was accompanied by user-friendly teaching and discussions led by the rabbi.

Everyone enjoyed a “break fast” meal of bagels (baked by Rachel herself), lox, hummus, vegetables and cake.

As the guests prepared to leave the Chabad House after a long Yom Kippur day, many paused to acknowledge that Sukkot was around the corner, and that the Loewenthals would soon be at it again, serving the community during the eight-day holiday with the mitzvahs of lulav and etrog, sukkah and hachnasat orchim (“welcoming guests”).

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up signs reading, “Jews Against Trump.”

Th s prompted others on the Continued from page 8 livered the letter to his Com- Avenue to admonish the promunications Director Yehudah testors. “This is outrageous,” of IDNYC cardholders.

Meth. Afterward, they returned said one woman. “I’m a Jew Felder was not in the office to the street where they picket- who is for Trump, and what so the group met with and de- ed in front of his offi , holding you’re doing is disgusting.”

Following the brouhaha, Meh releases a statement from Felder.

“I have to do what’s best for my constituents. While I appreciate that some of my constituents may feel differently, I have also found that the majority of

those who have contacted me about who I caucus with are not disappointed by my decision,” said Felder.

“This has nothing to do with President-Elect Trump. For the last four years, I’ve caucused with the Republicans because,

irrespective of party affiliation, I never give up on trying to do what’s best for the people I represent. Parties are not a religion. I won’t be intimidated by those who feel differently,” he added.

ica organization that represents a large swath of the Orthodox Jews said in a statement : “That the UN has once again shown that it is a counterproductive force in regard to Middle East peace comes as no surprise.

But, whatever the United States' position on "settlements," the Obama Administration's abstention from the Security Council's vote and its allowing the resolution to go through make it complicit in the objectives and the result of the vote — to weaken Israel, the US-Is-

rael relationship and the prospects for peace and security in the region.”

The leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America also condemned the UN resolution and said in a statement following the polemical vote: "The United Nations maintained its longstanding tradition of anti-Israel animus. The Security Council passed a resolution that cannot be properly characterized as anything other than biased against Israel. But

what was an unprecedented and deeply disturbing break from the past was today's decision by the Obama Administration not to veto this resolution, but to merely abstain and to permit the resolution to pass 14-0.

The Orthodox Union is gravely disappointed with this decision

by President Obama. Over the course of his presidency, Mr. Obama repeatedly reassured American Jews, and others who care for the security and welfare of Israel, that his commitment to American support for Israel's

security was "unshakable." By allowing this resolution to pass in the waning weeks of his Administration, President Obama has undermined his legacy in that regard.

The Orthodox Union appreciates the statements by Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress calling upon the Administration to veto this latest calumny, and their commitment to respond forcefully to such United Nations action.

The OU Advocacy Center will work to support these efforts."

Aleppo's Fall Signals Continued from page 23

Yemen, where Iranian-armed Houthi rebels control large swaths of the country, and are currently at war with a Saudi-led military coalition. The Houthis also threaten international oil shipping lanes and have fi ed on the U.S. Navy using Iranian-smuggled missiles.

In this way, the fundamentalist Iranian coalition gains a growing foothold.

Parshas Miketz and Chanukah Continued from page 34

stories of their gods. The gods were described as powerful beings, but with all the foibles of humans. Th y lied, cheated, and stole. Th y were jealous and selfish. The Greeks created gods who resembled them; they were basically worshipping themselves.

On the other hand, the whole idea of the Torah is to put G-d at the center of our

Where Jewish Travelers Continued from page 41

from Uruguay, via a long stint in Israel, and others who are becoming more observant. All speak with the cancer doctors and researchers in town for the oncology conference.

Rabbi Yitzi publicly acknowledges the six oncologists and researchers for the work they do, and he shares the story of his father-in-law’s amazing recovery from advanced

cancer, thanks to the gene therapy he received. The rabbi then invites Israeli archaeologist Oren Gutfeld, spouse of an Israeli radiation oncologist, to speak and offer updates on Israeli archaeology. The audience becomes mesmerized as he describes his excavations at both the TiferetIsrael Synagogue and Hurva Synagogue in Jerusalem’s Old City.

A number of the Friday-night guests prayed Shabbat morn-

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Outrage Follows Obama’s those members of the Democrat and Republican parties produced and sold there. We who continue to stand with cannot allow this shameful Israel as Israel has again been resolution to strengthen the attacked in the United NaBDS movement.” He added, tions. During this holiday of “I also urge the members of Chanukah we must rededour community to visit Jeru- icate ourselves to standing salem as we prepare to cele- with the only democracy in brate the 50th anniversary of the Middle East and against the reunification of our an- any attempts to undermine its cient and eternal capital this sovereignty or safety." year. We express gratitude to The Agudath Israel of AmerContinued from page 3

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Haifa Researchers quirements, and only for certain hospitals. Rambam is the only growing interest in its adminis- hospital to provide the treattration cases of intractable epi- ment in Northern Israel.

Despite such promising relepsy in children.

The cannabis treatment was sults, however, Schif and Ravapproved by the Israeli Ministry id pointed out that the trial is of Health about two years ago, still considered controversial if the patient meets certain re- because the long-term side afContinued from page 42

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York City federal court Joshua Aaron pleaded not guilty. The United States Attorney for the New York City Southern District, Preet Bharara, who called Joshua Aaron’s crimes “securities fraud on cybersteroids” further stated that Mr. Aaron, Mr. Shalon and Mr. Orenstein, had engaged in “the largest theft of personal information from U.S. fin ncial institutions ever.”

It took a while for Russia to arrest and deport Joshua Aaron. He lived in Moscow for a good eight months even with the charges in the U.S. and war-

rants being issued for him. He had even been arrested once for a visa violation but wasn’t deported. As Russia has no extradition treaty with the United States, it can be difficult to track and deport criminals, or those the United States charges with crimes against it. For example, Edward J. Snowden is still living in Moscow, despite being accused by the National Security Agency of stealing and releasing a large amount of surveillance data it wished to remain classified. Russia has an apparent history of not taking investigations into cybercrime against the United States seriously in

Bill Ackman & Wife Continued from page 7

One 57, which he famously bought “for fun”, a $35 million apartment at the Beresford on the Upper West Side, a $22 million estate in Bridgehampton and a $23.5 million dollar six acre property near the estate. Along with

Adam Flatto’s Georgetown Co., Ackman’s hedge-fund also purchased a new office in the former Ford Motor Co. building. Th eight story building cost $255.5 million.

Th ugh no divorce papers have officia y been file , the billionaire couple’s decision to end

Atlanta Museum Says pearance of Holocaust denial websites at the top of search requeries related to these types of sults is to pay for ads to promote his museum’s site. Attempts to queries and sites?” he wrote.

Schendowich told the Guard- use SEO techniques have so far ian that the only way his orga- failed to organically overtake nization can combat the ap- the listing of anti-Semitic sites.

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fects are unknown remaining uncertainties “We should emphasize however, that medical reports on the positive effect of medical cannabis for epilepsy are still preliminary. Further clinical trials are warranted. The e is also not enough evidence on the longterm side effects of cannabis in pediatric population,” said Drs Schif and Ravid to TPS. (TPS)

a soldier must get authorization by the IDF Spokesman in order to prevent the besmirching of a high-ranking office by another soldier. By allowing these statements to be released, Almoz also demonstrated his belief that the rank of colonel means less when the insignia are on the shoulders general, much to the frustration of a Rabbi than on other solof authorities here. diers,” argued Maor to TPS. Th t may all change in the The last instance refers to Alwake of the denunciation be- moz’s “denigrating and incoming levied on Russia after the petent words” when referring Central Intelligence Agency has to Karim’s statements about claimed a Russian intelligence permission for Orthodox soloperation occured using computers to influence the recent Presidential election. By using invasive computer tactics, it was determined that Russian cyber experts stole and then released Continued from page 16 materials about Democratic candidates that could compromise world has said yes to Israel and them personally. President Elect no to the settlements. While Trump has dismissed any find PM Netanyahu is harming the ings and evidence as inconclusive, however.

The e is no evidence linking Joshua Samuel Aaron to any political hacking that occurred.

velopers prior to being awarded lucrative state contracts.

Currently state spending is

diers to grow beard or to serve in gender-segregated units, two issues which have been heavily debated in Israeli society in the context of the place of religious soldiers in the army.

“The conclusion that we draw from these statements are that if you are a religious person and chose to live your life according to the rabbi’s rulings, Almoz represents an officia position that the rabbi’s view is of lesser value. Th t is unacceptable,” stated Maor to TPS. “The IDF Spokesperson’s role is to represent the unity of the army, to portray a body

that everyone should look up to and want to serve in. Almoz has done the exact opposite of that.”

In Israeli Law, the Supreme Court is mandated within its role as the High Court of Justice to exercise judicial review over the ‘reasonability’ of moves made by other branches of government. Th t allows the judiciary to hold the legislative and executive branches to a reasonable standard of conduct.

“As such, we can petition the Court on the ‘unreasonable’ act of the Defense Minister and Chief of General Staff, as was done by Meretz MKs during the recent debate over the appointment of Rabbi Eyal Karim,” concluded Maor.

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democratic Israel. The global consensus shown today regarding the two state solution is Zionist vision by expanding essential for the future of both settlements and promoting the Israelis and Palestinians. The legalization law, the United Israeli government must emNations Security Council res- brace this resolution instead of olution supports a Jewish and giving in to extremists.” (TPS)

Left-Wing Celebrates

Trump Taps Bossert lators threaten to seize or close the bank if management didn’t minimum wage to $15 an hour.” fix up the balance sheet. Then In 2013, a former CEO told in 2012, Amalgamated was American Banker, "For a com- bailed out by Ross and Demomunity bank to loan money crat investor Ron Burkle. Th y to political action commit- each contributed $50 million tees is unusual. We only do in return for a 20 percent stake and the right to appoint a repDemocrats."

In 2011, when the hous- resentative to the 15-member ing-bubble popped, Amalgam- board.

In 2013, Mestrich explained ated suffered more than $12 million in losses. Federal regu- to Bloomberg News, "The e are Continued from page 11

their marriage after a long and faithful 25 years came in the form of an email that they shared with friends and family. The email purportedly reads, “It saddens us to share that after 25 years together, we are separating. It is an amicable split, and we are making sure that we minimize the impact on our girls. We value your friendship and greatly appreciate your support.”

“It’s a very hot topic and what bothers me is that a denier site is right at the top. It’s nauseating.

Absolutely nauseating,” Schendowich said. “I talk to so many people who survived it … it did happen. We have all the evidence. Th t’s what we’re doing.

Th t’s why it’s so important.”

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root out fraud and corruption, the governor’s proposal would allow executive agencies to overseen by the comptroller and simply police themselves,” said the attorney general. “Rather Eric Soufer, the AG’s director of than work with and provide communications. “Self-policing additional powers to the attor- does not work. It’s like the fox ney general and comptroller to guarding the hen house.”

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billionaires who have common cause with a bank like Amalgamated—at least from time to time."

Crain’s reports, “Amalgamated fits well into Ross's long-established strategy of investing in distressed companies, turning them around and selling them for a big profit. He has made billions by rescuing fin ncially strapped steel mills and coal mines, and based on the growth of Amalgamated's book value, a conservative measure, his initial investment appears to be worth roughly $75 million today.

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and all other UN organs, the Soviets used the Palestinian war against Israel as a proxy for their war against America.

After the demise of the Soviet Union, the Islamic bloc, backed by members of the former Soviet bloc, the non-aligned bloc and the Europeans continued their campaign. The only thing that kept them from winning was the US and its Security Council veto.

When Obama chose to lead the anti-Israel lynch mob at the Security Council last week, he did more than deliver the PLO terrorist organization its greatest victory to date against Israel. He delivered a strategic victory to the anti-American forces that seek to destroy the coherence of American superpower status. Th t is, he car-

ried out a strategic strike on American power.

By leading the gang rape of Israel on Friday, Obama undermined the rationale for American power. Why should the US assert a sovereign right to stand against the radical forces that control the UN? If US agrees that Israel is committing a crime by respecting the civil and human rights of its citizens to live in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, then how can America claim that it has the right to defend its own rights and interests, when those clash with the views of the vast majority of state members of the UN? Following Obama’s assault on Israel Friday, Senators Lindsay Graham and Ted Cruz called for the US to end its fi ancial support for the UN at least until the Security Council abrogates Resolu-

Israel to Push for More Security Council members such as Russia, China and Britembassies of nations that voted ain are key to Israeli diplomacy or trade and some analysts for it.

On Christmas Day it sum- suggested the measures being moned ambassadors of coun- taken were more symbolic than tries that voted for the resolu- substantive.

Washington is Israel's most tion while Netanyahu met US ambassador Daniel Shapiro on important ally and provides it with more than $3 billion per Sunday.

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tion 2334. Th y are correct.

But it isn’t anger at how Obama has and is expected to continue to use the Security Council to imperil Israel that should inform the incoming Trump administration’s actions. Rather a determination to maintain US power and secure its national security requires that the UN be permanently defunded and defanged.

For eight years, through his embrace and empowerment of US enemies, betrayal and weakening of US allies, emaciation of the US armed forces and repeated apologies for America’s past assertions of global leadership, Obama has waged a determined war against US superpower status.

The last vestige of the strategic and moral rationale for US power was the protection America afforded Israel at the Security Council.

Now with that gone, it has become a strategic imperative

for the US to render the UN irrelevant. This can only be undertaken by permanently defunding this corrupt institution and using the US’s Security Council veto to end the UN’s role as the arbiter of international peace and security, by among other things, ending the deployment of UN forces to battle zones.

Only by stripping the UN of its financial wherewithal to assault US allies and American interests and by denying it the institutional and operational capacity to serve as an arbiter of disputes morally and legally superior to the US can America protect its sovereignty and advance its interests.

Only by denying those associated with the UN the prestige that confers to an institution legitimized by democrat and autocrat alike can the incoming Trump administration rebuild America’s reputation and power.

It is not surprising that Obama is carrying out the fina act of his presidency at the UN. Obama has made no attempt to hide his desire to eliminate America’s independence of action. By elevating the post of UN ambassador to a cabinet level position at the outset of his presidency, Obama signaled his conviction that this corrupt institution is the equal of the US government.

This early signal was transformed into an open policy when Obama used the Security Council as a means to bypass the US Senate in implementing his nuclear deal with Iran.

Now, by ignoring the near consensus position of both parties that the US should block anti-Israel resolutions from being adopted at the Security Council and plotting further action against Israel at the Security Council in his fi nal weeks in offi , Obama has

made clear his position and his aim.

Obama is not leading the war against Israel at the Security Council simply to advance the PLO’s war for the annihilation of Israel. He is acting in this manner to undermine the legitimacy of American power.

Obama’s strategic campaign against his country can only be defeated by a counter campaign by his successor.

Luckily, by eschewing multilateral entanglements in favor of bilateral partnerships during his presidential campaign, President-elect Donald Trump has demonstrated that he understands the threat and will adopt the only possible means of countering it.

To reassert and rebuild the rationale for American power, the Trump administration must permanently defund the UN and reject its legitimacy as an institution of global governance.

year in defence aid.

By declining to use its veto, the US enabled the adoption of the first UN resolution since 1979 to condemn Israel over its settlement policy.

Obama's administration has been frustrated with settlement building in east Jerusalem and the West Bank, which Israel took control of in 1967.

New 'Dreyfus trial'?

The UN resolution demands

"Israel immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including east Jerusalem."

It says settlements have "no legal validity" and are "dangerously imperilling the viability of the two-state solution" to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the basis of years of negotiations.

The resolution contains no

sanctions but Israeli officia are concerned it could widen the possibility of prosecution at the International Criminal Court.

Th y are also worried it could encourage some countries to impose sanctions against Israeli settlers and goods produced in the settlements.

Plans by France to hold an international Middle East

peace conference on January 15 -- opposed by Israel which has called for direct talks with the Palestinians -- is another point of concern.

Official fear the conference could be lead to further action against Israel that would then be taken to the Security Council for approval before Donald Trump takes over as US president on January 20.

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EDUCATION

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or the fi st time, over 200 Jewish day-school principals, headmasters and senior Jewish Studies educators, from 34 countries and six continents around the world, will be gathering at the Yad Vashem International School for Holocaust Studies for a four-day conference, entitled "The Shoah and Jewish Identity: Challenges in Jewish Education." The international conference will be the largest and most prestigious gathering of leaders in Jewish education from Jewish day schools and informal Jewish education organizations worldwide. Th oughout the course of the conference, leading experts from Yad Vashem will present its unique and cutting-edge pedagogical approaches relating to Holocaust education.

Over 40 leading experts in Holocaust commemoration, documentation and education will be presenting at the conference, including: Chairman of Yad Vashem Avner Shalev; Pedagogical Director of the International School for Holocaust Studies and Fred Hillman Chair of Holocaust Documentation Shulamit Imber; Director of the International Institute for Holocaust Research Dr. Iael Nidam Orvietto; and Director of the Yad Vashem Archives Division and Fred Hillman Chair for Holocaust Documentation Dr. Haim Gertner. Yad Vashem Academic Advisor and world-renowned Holocaust expert Prof.

Yehuda Bauer will speak about the effects of the Shoah on Jewish communities in Europe before, during and immediately following the Shoah, illustrating how in some instances Jewish life and identity was preserved while in others it completely broke down.

the Yad Vashem Council Rabbi Israel Meir Lau will light the Hanukah candles on the fi st evening of the conference, 26 December 2016.

The final day of the conference will feature leading Jewish students from various college

is a challenge for all Jews around the globe, which is why it is so important that so many educators from Jewish day schools are coming together here, at the International School for Holocaust Studies, to be part of this discussion."

"Never before has there been

greater Jewish community."

The main plenary proceedings of the conference will take place in English with simultaneous translation in Spanish, French and Russian. The panel deliberations, roundtable discussions and workshops will be conducted in various languages, some also with simultaneous translation.

About the International School

World-renowned Holocaust survivor and Chairman of the Yad Vashem Council Rabbi Israel Meir Lau is seen here lighting the Hanukah candles on the first evening of the conference, 26 December 2016.

There will also be a session dedicated to the memory of the late Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Laureate Prof. Elie Wiesel.

As the conference is taking place during the holiday of Hanukah, each evening a celebratory Hanukah candle-lighting ceremony will be held, using authentic Hanukiot (menorahs) that survived the Holocaust and are part of the Yad Vashem Artifacts Collections. World-renowned Holocaust survivor and Chairman of

campuses from around the world, discussing contemporary issues of antisemitism and the challenges faced in this volatile arena. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, will also be addressing the conference via video on this subject. Also speaking during this session on the topic of "Combating Antisemitism and the BDS Movement" is The Honorable Irwin Cotler, PC, OC, Former

BGU Researchers Believe Smart Technology Can Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents Edited by: JV Staff

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new “virtual breathalyzer” developed by a Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researcher uses sensors in smartphones, smartwatches, fitness bands and virtual glasses to measure changes in gait that indicate intoxication levels with identical accuracy as police breathalyzer tests.

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, in 2013, one person died every 51 minutes in a motor vehicle accident caused by an alcohol-impaired driver.

"Alcohol distinctly affects movement, gait and balance in ways that can be detected by the built-in motion sensors on devices people carry around with them all the time," says Ben Nassi, the BGU Department of Software and Information Systems Engineering Master of Science student who developed the device. Our system simply takes a baseline reading while walking from the car to the bar and another one on the way back to compare and identify movements that indicate drunkenness.

Applications based on Nassi’s trained machine learning model for measuring intoxication could be used to alert people, or even a connected car, and prevent users from driving under

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

During the closing session of the conference in memory of Izzy and Babs Asper, Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel Natan Sharansky will light a special menorah together with descendants

A new “virtual breathalyzer” developed by a Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researcher uses sensors in smartphones, smartwatches, fitness bands and virtual glasses to measure changes in gait that indicate intoxication levels with identical accuracy as police breathalyzer tests.

the influence.

According to the research paper, Nassi and his team collected test data from patrons at different bars on five nights.

Th y asked 30 participants (60 percent men, 40 percent women) to measure their gait before drinking and then 15 minutes after their last drink, which is the same standard used for police breathalyzers. Most of the study participants were in their early twenties, which is the group considered by the U.S. National Highway Traffi Safety Administration to have the highest risk of causing fatal accidents due to alcohol consumption.

Participants wore Google

Glass augmented reality glasses, an LG G-watch on their left hand, a Microsoft Band on their right hand, and carried a Samsung Galaxy S4 cell phone in their right rear pocket. Each person walked for 16 seconds until they heard a beep through their headphones. Test results validated with a police breathalyzer detected intoxication levels with 100 percent accuracy.

"While the experiment used all four devices to measure movements in different parts of the body, a combination of watch and smartphone readings taken from at least two parts of the body yields similar results," Nassi says.

Smart wearable devices are a burgeoning market, with 275 million sold in 2016, and another 322 million units forecast in 2017. The researchers are optimistic that within a few years, the application will be useful for people who routinely use a smartwatch along with their smartphone.

“A system based on our approach could prevent a person from driving under the influence after an alert unobtrusively detects intoxication while they are walking to their car,” said Nassi. “As the Internet of Thi gs (IoT) progresses, the system could even trigger a connected car not to start when a driver See BGU Researchers Believe, page 37

Speaking on the topic of "Combating Antisemitism and the BDS Movement" is The Honorable Irwin Cotler, PC, OC, Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

of Holocaust survivors.

Lily Safra Chair of Holocaust Education and Director of the International School for Holocaust Studies Dr. Eyal Kaminka refle ted on the importance of this conference: "Yad Vashem is establishing the framework for educating future generations on the history of the Shoah and how it relates to our current Jewish identity. This

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, addressed the conference via video

as comprehensive a discussion of this type and at this level," explains conference organizer Ephraim Kaye, Director of the Jewish World and International Seminars Department at the International School for Holocaust Studies. "Th goals of the conference are to explore how Jewish schools around the world are teaching the Shoah today, in what ways Yad Vashem can assist in the process, and the future of Holocaust Studies in the

Since the creation of the International School over 20 years ago, Yad Vashem has been leading the way in developing and disseminating tools to effectively educate the public about the history of the Holocaust. The International School conducts over 70 teacher-training seminars for educators from around the world every year, providing them with the necessary tools to teach the history of the Holocaust to their pupils. Among other topics to be presented at this conference are Jewish identity vis-à-vis the Holocaust, the challenges of modern-day antisemitism on campuses, and informal teaching methods, such as trips to Poland and community-based education.

Th International Conference is made possible by the generous support of the Asper Foundation, the Adelson Family Foundation, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, the Genesis Philanthropy Group and the Israel Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.

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Where Jewish Travelers and Locals in Copenhagen Feel Right at Home Chabad House serves as a central address for Jews in Denmark By: Howard Blas

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alk down the block-long Ole Suhrs Gade Street in Copenhagen— from the Botanical Gardens at one end to Sortedams Lake at the other—and there is a certain old-world charm. Neighbors engage in quiet conversation or sip coffee at corner cafes, with dozens of bicycles parked in racks or leaning against the long rows of similar-appearing, walkup apartment buildings that line both sides of the street. It is therefore easy to walk right past #10 Ole Suhrs Gade without noticing anything special.

the Chabad House: a 400-yearold coin from King Christian the Fourth, bearing the Tetragrammaton in Hebrew; and a yellow Jewish star from the Holocaust.

Jews came to Denmark at different periods of history and for various reasons. In the early 1600s, King Christian IV founded the town of Glückstadt and allowed Albert Dionis, a Jewish merchant, to settle in the city.

He later extended this right to a few other Jews in 1628. Jews were offered protection, and the right to hold private religious services and maintain their own cemetery, which they founded in 1693. Since 1900, another

The great synagogue of Copenhagen

A careful observer may spot a green door with a mezuzah—and a gold sign overhead that reads: “Chabad Huset.”

Welcome to the Chabad House of Denmark: home of Rabbi Yitzchok (“Yitzi”) and Rochel Loewenthal, and their nine children; and the central address for anyone in search of a Shabbat meal, Jewish-studies class, guide to Jewish sites and kosher products, a Chanukah menorah-lighting, a sympathetic ear or just a place to hang out with friends, old and new.

Jewish cemetery has been used as the burial ground in Copenhagen for more than 6,000 Jewish people.

By 1780, approximately 1,600 Jews lived in Denmark. At this time, the king instituted a number of reforms that helped Jews integrate more fully in to Danish society; they were permitted to attend university, join guilds, build schools and own real estate. In 1814, Danish Jews were granted civic equality; they received full citizenship rights in 1849—one of the fi st countries

Rabbi Yitzchok (“Yitzi”) and Rochel Loewenthal, and their nine children.

The Loewenthals have learned much about the country’s rich history since arriving in Copenhagen in 1996 to serve the Danish Jewish community, and they have gotten to know local Jews who can trace their history in Denmark back to the 1600s.

In their 20 years in Denmark, the England-born Rabbi Yitzi and United States-born Rochel have learned Danish (while still speaking to their children in English and Yiddish, and a little Hebrew). The rabbi proudly displays two pieces of local history on the wall of the main room of

in Europe to do so.

Nearly 3,000 Jews came to Denmark in the early 1900s as they escaped such events in Russia as the Kishinev Pogrom of 1903 and the Russo-Japanese War of 1904.

In 1940, Nazi Germany overran Europe and occupied Denmark. For three years, the Jews were left alone, but in October 1943 this changed, and the Nazis prepared to round them up.

At this point, the Jewish community experienced what could be considered a Rosh Hashanah miracle. Rabbi Marcus Melchior—the great-grandfather of the

The Chabad House of Denmark is home of Rabbi Yitzchok (“Yitzi”) and Rochel Loewenthal, and their nine children; and the central address for anyone in search of a Shabbat meal, Jewish-studies class, guide to Jewish sites and kosher products, a Chanukah menorah-lighting, a sympathetic ear or just a place to hang out with friends, old and new.

current rabbi of the main synagogue, Jair Melchior—warned the community to go in to hiding immediately. He was tipped off to the upcoming (Oct. 1) arrest and deportation of all Danish Jews. With this advance warning, only 202 were arrested.

Approximately 7,000 of Denmark’s 7,800 Jews, plus 686 non-Jewish spouses, fled to Sweden, ferried across the Øresund strait. Approximately 500 Jews were deported to the The esienstadt concentration camp, though most were freed about a month before the end of the war and driven in Swedish Red Cross white buses to Sweden.

The e are subtle reminders of the Holocaust throughout Copenhagen, including a law-fi m building that once served as Nazi headquarters and was rebuilt after a bombing by the Allies. In fact, the Chabad House building was also used as a Nazi headquarters.

The Loewenthals have the important responsibility of helping to look after the Danish Jewish community, which now numbers approximately 7,000.

While there is one kosher shop in Copenhagen, few kosher-certified products are available in local grocery stores, challah does not sit on the shelves, and kosher meat is hard to find and expensive, mainly because of Denmark’s anti-shechita (kosher slaughter) laws. Thus, all kosher meat must be imported.

The Loewenthals seem to take the complexities of daily Jewish life in Copenhagen in stride. Even during the busy holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah, the Chabad emissaries projected both a sense of calm and excitement.

On the quiet Thursday morning between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Rabbi Yitzi did what he does every morning: He goes to minyan. If enough men are lined up next door at Machzikei Hadas—the synagogue at Ole Suhrs Gate 12—then he davens (“prays”) there. On days when a minyan next door will not be possible, he walks 15 minutes through the Botanical Gardens or up Gothersgade Street, or even past the Rosenberg Slot (“castle”), the Danish National Gallery or Copenhagen University on his way to daven Selichot and Shacharit at the Copenhagen Synagogue. The beautiful

shul, on Krystalgade 12, was built in 1833.

After prayer, the rabbi greets and has a private word with some of the 20 or so people in attendance, then heads off to do the many “ordinary,” behindthe-scenes duties a Chabad rabbi does to keep Judaism alive.

Rabbi Yitzi may stop into shops, office or homes of community members—or perhaps the hospital, senior-citizens home or even prison. He may stop by a local Danish school to teach about Judaism or lead a more advanced class at the Jewish school. He also visits companies where he oversees kosher supervision.

Back at the Chabad House, Rochel Loewenthal is finishi g

The quaint charm of Copenhagen draws visitors from throughout the world

up baking brownies with two young children (whose faces are still covered in chocolate), supervising daughters in another room learning Torah and Hebrew online with the children of other Chabad shluchim from around the world, and fieldi g a call from a woman from New Jersey—due to arrive in Copenhagen in a few days from the United States for the 20,000 person European Society of Medical Oncology Conference—still in need of a place to stay.

With Shabbat dinner still a day away, the Chabad House is surprisingly quiet. Prayerbooks sit atop the piano in the large room lined with posters of beautiful destinations in Israel. Maps of Jewish Denmark, and flyers advertising classes and Sukkot events, sit neatly in racks. The kitchen will soon be

churning out Shabbat dinner for more than 100 local residents and visitors, with foods such as fresh challah, Israeli salads, chicken soup, roasted chicken, rice and dessert.

When Shabbat arrives, many of the dinner guests pray at the shul next door, led by Rabbi Yitzi, who delivers a d’var Torah. Back at Chabad, the Loewenthals and a few visiting Lubavitcher yeshivah students put the finishi g touches on dinner and table preparations.

After Kiddush, hand-washing and hamotzi, the rabbi invites guests to share a thought or asks visitors what brought them to Copenhagen.

Guests With Stories to Tell Each visitor has an interesting story. A group of religious female college students from France sits with a local Moroccan Jewish man, conversing in French. Another group of students from various universities in the United States and Canada discusses their semester abroad at the University of Copenhagen—and their plans for later in the evening. A particularly colorful graduate student in urban planning at Hebrew University in Jerusalem is here for Shabbat and Yom Kippur—on his way from Sweden to Berlin.

From New Zealand, he is happy to answer questions about his kilt and special tartan pattern.

Locals at dinner include a man who arrived in Copenhagen See Where Jewish Travelers , page 37

GATHER ‘ROUND AND ‘ROUND AND ‘ROUND

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Treating Life-Threatening Hypothermia Just Got Easier QinFlow’s portable fluid warmer is uniquely lightweight, maintenancefree and designed to go from point of care to hospital room

The Warrior is available through distributors across most of Europe. And after getand International Cooperation ting US Food and Drug AdInstitute included QinFlow ministration (FDA) approval in among 60 of Israel’s best med- the fall of 2016, the company is ical devices and healthcare IT fulfilli g requests for evaluation technologies to display at the units at 15 level-one trauma international Medica Confer- centers, EMS and helicopter ence in Dusseldorf in November EMS organizations, and the US military.

2016.

By: Abigail Klein Leichman

curs in up to 67 percent of trauma patients because of the loss of blood, regardless of outdoor fter years of carrying temperature. It must be treated 26-pound batteries on quickly with fluids warmed to their backs to power body temperature. However, blood-warming equip- blood is commonly stored at 4C ment for injured soldiers, two (40F).

Israel Defense Forces paramedics independently vowed to invent a better solution.

Th y happened to meet eight years ago and began collaborating on a technological breakthrough for utmost efficie y in warming blood and IV fluids, according to Ariel Katz, executive director for commercial affairs at QinFlow, short for Quality in Flow, the company the partners established in 2008.

Temperature management is a key component in saving victims of trauma, Katz explains.

Life-threatening hypothermia — when body temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius Fluids for trauma patients must be warmed to body (95 degrees Fahrenheit) — oc- temperature. Image by Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock.com

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QinFlow’s Warrior Modular System was introduced in early 2014 as the only portable solution for warming fluids from near-zero Celsius (about 32F) in extreme conditions to body temperature within 11 seconds, at any fl w rate.

QinFlow’s Warrior Modular System was introduced in early 2014 as the only portable solution for warming fluids from near-zero Celsius (about 32F) in extreme conditions to body temperature within 11 seconds, at any fl w rate. The system is said to deliver three to five times the amount of warmed fluids per single battery than any alternative device.

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Also capable of operating on AC power, the Warrior is uniquely lightweight, maintenance-free and designed to go from point of injury to emergency room to trauma unit to operating room to intensive care unit.

Th t’s why not only searchand-rescue and transport units are buying this Israeli device, but also many hospitals eager to provide a continuum of care.

Haifa Researchers say Cannabis Oil May Help Epileptic Children By: Ilana Messika

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esearchers at the Neurology Unit at the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa say trials conducted with an oil made from cannabis showed positive results for children suffering from epilepsy.

Dr. Aharon Schif, a specialist in pediatric neurology at the Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital, the Center’s pediatric wing, and head of pediatric neurology Dr. Sarit Ravid said that several children of various ages suffering from epilepsy responded well to treatment with the experimental oil. The children had already undergone conventional drug therapy.

Medical cannabis oil droplets are specifical y enriched with Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the chemical compounds identified with cannabis but different from the one existing in regular marijuana. For this reason, the cannabis does not act like an intoxicating drug.

“Researchers currently believe that cannabis decreases neural transmission during periods of intense cellular activity like in an epileptic seizure,” explained Drs. Schif and Ravid to Tazpit Press Service (TPS).

“Preliminary results indicate that medical cannabis can be used to improve behavior, alertness, language, communication,

The Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital is the pediatric wing of the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa. Researchers there say trials conducted with an oil made from cannabis showed positive results for children suffering from epilepsy.

motor skills and sleep in epilepsy patients,” Schif added.

The Epilepsy Foundation defines epilepsy as “a chronic disorder, the hallmark of which is recurrent, unprovoked seizures.” Electrical events in the brain will produce those symptoms aff cting any part of the body. Different people suffer a variety of types of seizures.

According to Rambam’s statistics, epilepsy affects approximately 0.7% of children living in Israel, about a quarter of whom are considered “seriously ill,” do not respond to drugs and suffer from frequent seizures of very high intensity. Schif and David said that approximately a third of epilepsy patients suffer from

drug-resistant epilepsy, meaning a failure to stop seizures by at least two medications. Th effic y of other medications is also limited, which is why there is a great interest in developing new treatments.

“The general treatment options for the treatment of epilepsy are medications, adequate protein (or ketogenic) diet, vagus nerve stimulation surgery,” they told TPS. The use of cannabis to treat epilepsy was already described in early 19th century. But only in the last three years have the medical community, parent groups and the media expressed See Haifa Researchers , page 38

Dr. Danny Epstein, an internal medicine physician at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, used the Warrior in his work at the IDF field hospital set up in Nepal following the 2015 earthquake.

“All trauma patients who lose a lot of blood become hypothermic and when that happens it harms the coagulation process

QinFlow’s Ariel Katz demonstrating the fluid-warming device at the Medica Conference in Dusseldorf in November 2016. Photo: courtesy

Portable solution

“In an environment where every second counts, a product that is operated with just one on/off button, warms fluids in seconds, and doesn’t need calibration or intense training, spare parts or maintenance, and still delivers very high performance is something that emergency-care professionals appreciate very much,” Katz tells ISRAEL21c.

and they bleed more and become more hypothermic. It’s a vicious cycle,” Epstein tells ISRAEL21c.

“The temperature of the fluids and blood products is therefore very important. In the pre-hospital scenario only a few devices can warm fluids and blood but as far as I know this is the only one that can warm cold blood in a few seconds, so it gives a great advantage,” Epstein says. “It’s

very simple to use, and can be transported in the ambulance or helicopter.”

Katz adds that existing prehospital blood and IV fluid warmers have difficulty performing in temperatures below 20C/68F, especially at intense fl w-rate requirements.

Hospital devices for warming fluids are often complex to set up, require up to seven minutes of warmup, and aren’t portable enough to follow the patient from one hospital emergency setting to another.

“These shortfalls have lethal implications for trauma patients,” says CEO Dov Nachshon, noting that the compact Warrior can be mounted on a pole, rail or stretcher.

“Even though they have other solutions available, hospitals prefer to use our system for its immediacy, simplicity and portability,” Nachshon says.

QinFlow is based on Kibbutz Einat and the units are manufactured partly on the kibbutz and partly by a subcontractor in northern Israel.

The company’s advisory board includes Dr. Eilat Shinar, director of National Blood Services for Magen David Adom (Israel’s national emergency response network); Dr. Uri Martinowitz, director of the National Hemophilia Center at Sheba Medical Center, Israel; and three retired US army colonels who are trauma specialist physicians.

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The Jewish Voice

Digestion Tips to Help You Enjoy Your Holiday Meals Maimonides expert offers advice for enjoying a happy and healthy holiday meal Edited by: JV Staff

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verindulgence often occurs during the holiday season, and is usually accompanied by a side of indigestion or heartburn.

Too many rich dinners and desserts may be responsible for the discomfort, but there are several measures you can take to help your body properly digest your holiday feast.

Dr. Ira Mayer, Director of Gastroenterology at Maimonides, offers some recommendations for what you can do before, during and after your holiday meal, to help aid digestion.

Dr. Ira Mayer, Director of Gastroenterology at Maimonides, offers some recommendations for what you can do before, during and after your holiday meal, to help aid digestion.

Mayer.

It’s important to maintain Don’t skip earlier meals to your regular physical activity “save room” for hors d’oeuvres level throughout the holidays. and dinner – eat a sensible Whether you break a sweat at breakfast and lunch so that you the gym before company arare not starving at dinner time. rives or take a walk after your “A hungry body overloaded meal, keeping your metabolic with appetizers won't properly rate up through exercising, aids metabolize food,” explains Dr. digestion. This allows the body to retrieve nutrients from what you consume, rather than conLying horizontally before verting all those calories into fat.

Before Dinner

your body has digested food can cause acid refl x During Dinner because gravity is unable Turkey is among the healthiest forms of lean protein. Reach to guide food down the for the lighter pieces of meat digestive tract.

less fat than the darker pieces.

Many gravies, sauces and side dishes can make the meal far less healthy. Since most holiday meals include starchy foods like potatoes, biscuits, pasta and stuff ing, Dr. Mayer recommends eating those holiday staples in moderation.

“Rather than eating one large portion of food that can lead to bloating and discomfort, stick to eating smaller portions slowly or use a smaller plate to avoid overeating,” advises Dr. Mayer.

As you build your dinner plate, fi st fill it with lean meat and vegetables. Vegetables high in fi er, like broccoli, green beans and carrots, can aid the digestive process. Lastly, you can add a small taste of your holiday favorites.

“Pace yourself and chew your food well,” says Dr. Mayer. “If you eat slowly, you will be less likely to overindulge and cause yourself discomfort.”

Use the break between dinner and dessert to stretch your legs.

A brief stroll can keep you from experiencing a “food coma,” or a sluggish, drowsy feeling. Dr. Mayer points out that taking a walk after dinner will also increase your metabolic rate, and

– they have fewer calories and

See Digestion Tips to Help , page 36

Health Dept Releases Update on “Take Care New York 2020” Edited by: JV Staff

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he Health Department recently published its fi st annual update on Take Care New York 2020 (TCNY 2020), the City’s comprehensive blueprint for helping all New Yorkers achieve a healthier life. The report details priorities identified by more than 1,000 New Yorkers who ranked their health concerns during community consultations in 28 neighborhoods and through online voting. Participants citywide ranked the following concerns as their top five health priorities: (1) obesity, (2) air quality, (3) unmet mental health needs, (4) lack of physical activity and (5) smoking. Health priorities of each borough and results from each neighborhood consultation can be found online at www.nyc.gov/health/ tcny.

The report also highlights the work Take Care New York 2020 is facilitating at the community level to reduce health inequities.

In August, the agency awarded grants to eight nonprofit organizations under the Neighborhood Health Initiative to work with community stakeholders on local action plans to address a top health priority. In addition, partners across the city are working together with the Health Department to advance TCNY 2020 goals in areas such as supporting breastfeeding,

New York City residents at the gym

reducing asthma triggers in the home, increasing access to healthy foods and increasing access to quality health care.

“We can achieve TCNY 2020 goals if we capitalize on resources at the local level and continue to engage community stakeholders and partners,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett. “Our partners have a central role in advancing health equity, and by working together, we are creating meaningful and lasting improvement in the health of our communities. Thi fi st annual report highlights exciting work that our partners are doing and demonstrates that everyone has a role to play in supporting the health of our city.”

“Take Care New York 2020 is unique in that it explicitly prioritizes health equity, places communities at the center of plan-

ning efforts and expands our understanding of neighborhood health,” said First Deputy Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot. “This fi st annual update to TCNY 2020 demonstrates that the Health Department must engage with residents and partners to achieve better health across New York City’s neighborhoods.”

“The goals outlined in Take Care New York 2020 are part and parcel of NYC Health + Hospitals’ transformation plan,” said NYC Health + Hospitals Interim President and CEO Stan Brezenoff. “Partnering with the Health Department and community organizations, we are working to ensure neighborhood health and wellness priorities established in TCNY 2020 are refle ted in our transformation goals.”

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Notice of Qualification of 155 West 11th Street Owner LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/1/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/30/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the principal business location of LLC: Rockefeller & Co., Inc., 10 Rockefeller Plaza, Fl. 3, NY, NY 10020, Attn: General Counsel. DE address of LLC: Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any purposes permitted by applicable law. [12/231/27]

Notice of Qualification of Charach Walk Holdings LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/1/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/30/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the principal business location of LLC: Rockefeller & Co., Inc., 10 Rockefeller Plaza, Fl. 3, NY, NY 10020, Attn: General Counsel. DE address of LLC: Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any purposes permitted by applicable law. [12/231/27]

Notice of Qualification of 5529-427-433 Dean Street Brooklyn LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/2/16. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/30/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: CT Corporation, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [12/23-1/27]

20 MEADOW REALTY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/18/2016. Office in Kings Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 20 Meadow St., Brooklyn, NY 11206, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [12/161/20]

Notice of Formation of CA Bedford Holdings II LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/3/16. 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 LLC, 1412 Broadway, 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10018. Purpose: any lawful activity. [12/16-1/20]

Notice of Formation of CA PTMA LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/19/16. 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 LLC, 1412 Broadway, 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10018. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of 1917 CP UNIT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/05/16. Office location: NY County. 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 Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [12/16-1/20]

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Notice of Qualification of 30 PP PH80 LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/02/16. Office location: NY County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/01/16.

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: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with State of DE, Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [12/16-1/20]

Notice of Formation of PATRICIA LANE EQUITIES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/01/16. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 55 Fifth Ave., 15th Fl., NY, NY 10003-4398. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Kantor, Esq. at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [12/9-1/13]

Notice of Qualification of LONDON 64 LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/01/16. Office location: NY County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/09/16.

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]

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.

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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]

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 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 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.

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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]

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 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.

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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 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]

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Notice of QualiďŹ cation of SAVANNA INCENTIVE VEHICLE IV, LLC. Appl. for Auth. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/14/16. OďŹƒce location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/21/16. Princ. oďŹƒce of LLC: Savanna Asset Management, LLC, 430 Park Ave., 12th 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, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. ďŹ led with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John B. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [12/231/27]

Notice of Formation of HM Food Trade IP LLC. Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with NY Dept. of State on 10/26/16. OďŹƒce location: NY County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: HM Food Trade IP LLC, c/o Harold Moore, 95 Horatio St., No. 235, NY, NY 10014, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [12/23-1/27]

Notice of QualiďŹ cation of SAVANNA SLP VEHICLE IV, LLC. Appl. for Auth. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/14/16. OďŹƒce location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/21/16. Princ. oďŹƒce of LLC: Savanna Asset Management, LLC, 430 Park Ave., 12th 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, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. ďŹ led with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John B. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [12/231/27]

Notice of Formation of Homeport Restaurant LLC. Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with NY Dept. of State on 12/9/16. OďŹƒce location: NY County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Homeport Restaurant LLC, 50 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ 07030, principal business address. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [12/23-1/27]

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 ďŹ led 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 ďŹ led 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 Plainti

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.

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Notice of Formation of CPG Fox LLC, Art. of Org. ďŹ led with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/4/16.

OďŹƒce location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 28 E. 28th St., 9th Fl., NY, NY 10016. Purpose: any lawful activities. [12/23-1/27]

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. [11/18-

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Notice of Formation of Park Avenue Prosthodontic Associates, PLLC. Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/4/16. OďŹƒce 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 SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plainti 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 ďŹ led Judgment Index# 20162/2013. Gregory M. La Spina, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plainti 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: September 23, 2016,

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Notice of Formations of 4228-38 PARK REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with the Sect'y of State of

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]

Notice of Formation of BUILDING G PICTURES, LLC. Arts. of Org. ďŹ led with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/21/16. OďŹƒce location: Kings County. Princ. oďŹƒce 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. oďŹƒce. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/4-12/9]

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DEСEMBER 30, 2016 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]

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]

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 mail process to: The LLC, 610 E. 7th Street, 1B, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful act.

[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.

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: The LLC, 70 Pine Street, 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 York County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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]

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]

PAGE 47 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]

Notice of Formation of POLAR STORK, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/16. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process

Notice of Formation of Morgan Green LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/14/16. 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 Davis & Gilbert LLP, 1740 Broadway, 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10019. Purpose: any lawful activity.

[12/30-2/3]

to: The LLC, 195 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 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]

11201. Purpose: any lawful activity. [12/30-2/3]

Notice of Formation of Covaband LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 11/18/16.

Office location: NY County. SSNY designated

Notice of Formation of MSZ Park Ave, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/14/16. 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 LLC, 1009 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10028.

Purpose: any lawful activity. [12/30-2/3]

as agent of LLC upon whom process against it 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]

may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1501 Lexington Ave., #2A, NY, NY 10029.

Purpose: any lawful activities. [12/30-2/3]

Notice of Qualification of CAVU Venture Partners GP OY, LP. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/12/16. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/14/16.

SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail

Notice of Qualification of BPP NEW HYDE PARK 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 11/03/16. 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 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., PO Box 898, Dover, DE 19903.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. [11/25-12/30]

process to: The LP, c/o CAVU Venture Partners, LLC, 515 W. 20th St., Ste. 4W, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LP: The Corporation Trust Company, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Name/ address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [12/30-2/3]

Notice of Formation of Sun Way International Realty LLC, Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/28/2013. Office location: New York County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 148 Madison St, New York, NY 10002. Purpose: any lawful activity. [11/25-12/30]

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE OF MART LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2015-NPL1, Plaintiff AGAINST Michael Singh AKA Michael J. Singh, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 17, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, on February 09, 2017 at 2:30PM, premises known as 83 COOPER STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11207. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York, BLOCK 3433, LOT 51.

Approximate amount of judgment $514,368.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 5137/2013.

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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 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.

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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.

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Notice of Qual. of Dragon Auto LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 8/18/16. Off. loc: NY Co. LLC org. in DE 8/12/16. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to Seward & Kissel, Att: Noelle Indelicato, One Battery Park Plaza, NY, NY 10004. 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. [12/30-2/3]

Notice of Qual. of Dragon Auto Management LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 10/6/16. Off. loc: NY Co. LLC org. in DE 10/5/16. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom proc. against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to Seward & Kissel, Att: Noelle Indelicato, One Battery Park Plaza, NY, NY 10004. 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. [12/30-2/3]

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We are ready to pay $310 per week. Interested person should contact mikemayer2006@ gmail.com LM1216 Online sales; job involves promoting our company’s product online. Must have

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

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 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

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.

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 LM1223

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

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 LM0127

TUTORING

Prior busn ownr seeking employment. Resume available upon request call 845-558-8105 - Thank you CB1211

**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

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 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

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

LESSONS

9980

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

CLEANING SERVICES

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

PETS

9043

GERMAN SHEPHARD PUPS: Born 10/10/16, all black, champion background. The ultimate gift. Up to date shots, vet certified. Asking $800/ each. 914-907-6482 LM0203 HAVENESE PUPS. Home raised with kids. Male/ Female Available. Parent’s health clear & on premises. Puppy’s health guaranteed. 516-596-8639 LM0120

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 NUTRITIONIST

9965

Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Bonnie Budman, LCSW WINTER SPECIAL, 3 one hour sessions for $127. Call 516-967-0675 CB0203

HANDYMAN

9960

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

9950

Reuven’s Repairs. Small electric and plumbing, $125.

House call plus parts. Servicing Brooklyn. 347-585-3544 CB0217 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

PERSONALS

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

9040

9032

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

APPRAISALS

9045

FOR SOUVENIR COLLECTORS

LOW COST ESTATE &

OF WAR ITEMS. I have an

INSURANCE APPRAISALS:

American Flag that flew

Coins, Currency, Jewelry, Art,

over Afghanistan in 2002

Personal Property. HUDSON

with documentation & their

VALLEY NUMISMATICS delivers

newspaper. Asking $25,000

USPAP- compliant appraisals &

neg. Call 732-779-7622

LM0120

SWIMMING POOLS

sales assistance. Meet at your site or in our Hastings office. No

VINTAGE COSTUME AND

obligations, we quote up front;

STERLING JEWELRY, Designer

families & small businesses

Bags, And Much More! Appt.

our specialty since 1986. ANA

Only. 914-772-4611

LM0120

#R-1164851 914-649-3317 hudsoncoins@aol.com HVcoins.

DINING ROOM SET (FRENCH

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

FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

PROVINCIAL). Excellent condition. Table, 4 chairs, China cabinet & buffet. Asking $1,000 neg. 516-796-9860

LM0120

com for more info. LM1021

AUTOMOTIVE

9050

Large Van for hire for any purpose also pick up cargo

LENOX 26 piece Blue Tree set,

from airport. Experienced and

$1,200 & 23 piece Lenox Blue

honest. 917-696-0000 CB1230

Tree set, $1,100 or $2,000 for both. Call Cathy 516-660-9520

VOLKSWAGON GTI 2011,

LM1223

6-speed, Autobahn package, 71,500 miles. New tires &

LENOX CHINA. Brookdale Style, 12 place settings, including cups, saucers, platter bowl, creamer, sugar bowl, salad & bread plates, perfect condition. $800.

1449

brakes. Asking $12,499. Call 516-445-7148 LM1202

BOATS FOR SALE 9052

516-931-

LM0120

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS:

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

Flute- Pearl, 2 ClarinetsBuffet & Selmer, Alto SaxLike New. Also, Music Books Available. 732-833-1692

ENTERTAINMENT

LM0113

9044

FRANK SINATRA TRIBUTE. Private Parties, Gated Communities, Country Clubs.

Tri-State Area & Florida.

Having a Party for Mom or

41 Marine Trader Sail Boat,

Dad? Professional Performer

refurbished, rebuilt diesel

Appeared at Waldorf, Plaza

engine. New plumbing-wiring,

Hotels, Restaurants. JERRY

Teak interior: Bedroom, living/

CARDONE, PROFESSIONAL

dining, 2 heads, galley kitchen.

PERFORMER. Reasonable

Price $39K. John 917-568-2754

Rates. 516-770-8176 LM1125

LM0127

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 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

MANHATTAN

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

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

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/

· 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

STATEN ISLAND

5050

DONGAN HILLS. Perfect for Psychologist, Accountant, Attorney, Financial Planner.

Cozy 2 rooms with waiting area. $600 + utilities. Call Owner at 718-979-7458 LM0812

LONG ISLAND

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 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT LEVITTOWN A-1 Prof. Bldg. 1-2-3 Rm. Suites. From $399/ Mo.Free Utilites.

516-735-6681 LM0911

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) LM1021

KATONAH- Office Suite for Rent. Charming Victorian House converted into professional office space.

7050

Well-Established Allstate

BRONX COMMERCIAL FOR 4060 SALE 13% Return on Investment Shopping Center, 27% Return on Equity with Depreciation.

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

OUT OF STATE

8050

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

732-741-3313 LM1223 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

therapist. 2 min walk to train station. Call 914-232-4000

LM0805

LM1202

COMMERCIAL / PROPERTIES FOR SALE

located on 2nd flr of bldg.

Perfect for counselor or

BREWSTER. Prime location!

Office Space for rent on Rte 312 off I-84 in Brewster/

equipped, 1900 sq ft office space. Space offers full

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

WHITE PLAINS AREASTORAGE & PARKING RENTAL. Clean & convenient enclosed storage shed & outdoor truck parking. Perfect for contractors or landscapers.

Call 914-923-3429 LM0701

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

Furnished, sublet (400 sq ft)

Carmel area. Luxurious, fully

NEW YORK STATE

OFFICE SPACE OR HAIR SALON FULLY EQUIPPED FOR RENT, Rt. 6, Mohegan Lake, NY. For Information, Call 914282-6602 LM0708

kitchen, private bathroom, enclosed office and cubicles

BROOKLYN

1060

Avenue M/ East 2nd Street.

Approximately 1500 square feet basement, private entrance, 9 foot ceiling. Call 845-274-5886 CB0127

included as well as conference room. Office space is handicapped accessible with parking included. Call 914949-2000 Ext. 428 LM0923

Located at 1814 Crompond

area. Agent wants to retire.

information, Call 914-469-9178

Rd, Route 202. For more

Must be able to obtain your

LM0902

own financing & currently be

ELMSFORD. 4,000 Sq Ft. High

.in the insurance business

14 Ft overhead door. Drive in,

Call 917-301-2477

Bay Warehouse with office.

no automotive. Call 914-592LM0703

7229 LM0708

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

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

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

PEEKSKILL COMMERCIAL PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE.

Agency For Sale. Marine Park

MANHATTAN

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

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

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT BROOKLYN

1010

Ave J/E 27th St- Upstairs in 2 fam, 4 BR, 1 bth, w/d in bsmt. $1950 month plus heat. Avail Feb 1st. Call 917-364-5588 CB1223

OCEAN PKWY/L & M. First Floor 1 BR apt. Mod Kit & bth. Private house. All utilities included. $1,500. Call 917-559-5447 CB1230 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 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

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REAL ESTATE 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

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

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

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

6030

NEW YORK STATE 7020

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

LM0715

OUT OF STATE

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 LONG ISLAND CONDO FOR SALE

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

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.

8030

DEAL, NJ. Outstanding Townhouse in the Heart of Deal. Living room, dining room, designer kitchen, 4BR, 3 ½ baths, full fin bsmt with BR & bath. Garage. $3,800/ month.

Credit check. Call Dot Schulze Agency 732-229-2600 LM0902

HOUSES FOR SALE BROOKLYN

1040

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 LM0127

8010

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

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

HOUSE FOR RENT 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

QUEENS

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

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

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

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

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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 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 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

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

BRONX

4040

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

STATEN ISLAND

5040

Staten Island Mountaindale: 3 BRs. htd Fl arm, fin bsmt, 2 bths, lg EIK, some furniture.

Heated & A/c’s. Mint condition. All new appliances.

Nr. shul.

917-453-6926. HS0729

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REAL ESTATE 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 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 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 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

UPSTATE, NY. 5BR, 2 Baths,

9080

MONMOUTH MEMORIAL PARK. 1-site double plot up & down.

Victorian with 57 ACRES. Walk

No. Miami Beach. 4 houses

to state land for hunting and

for sale in heart of Jewish

snowmobiling. 4 hrs from the

community. Also Miami Bch.

WELLWOOD CEMETERY. 2

GW. $249,900. PRK Properties

Lic Real Estate Broker Call

plots. Park Reserve, Sec 2.

607-334-5570 LM1021

Erica 305-761-1612

CB0127

$1,995. 732-462-5633 LM1209

Block 25. Graves 5 & 6.

Beautiful location. Value $8K.

CORTLANDT MANOR/

KEY WEST. CONDO FOR RENT.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

January 7- January 14, 2017.

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.

2BR’s, 2 baths, $1,800. 631722-3026

Price negotiable. Marvin 212-924-3486 LM1230 ROSE HILLS MEMORIAL FOR

LM1216

SALE: 3 Indoor Niches For WEST PALM BEACH, FL. CONDOS FOR SALE. Century Village. Short walk to temple.

561-716-5397

LM0127

PLOTS FOR SALE

Cremains. Location: Beautiful “Heritage Gardens” on the Hill

LAGRANGE TOWN OF, $350,000

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

Placement: All 3 Niches Are Together On Level 2, Facing

9065

Front. Cost: $5,200. Conditions of Purchase: Certified Check

ROSEHILL CEMETERY IN

Payable To The Owner- Title

PUTNAM VALLEY. Lovely double

Transfer Immediate. Contact

cemetery plots. Asking $3,000.

Michele @ 201-923-4533 (Cell)

Call 845-225-8019 LM1209

LM0106

Recently inspected. Lisa McCullough # 917-855-1403 Unique Service Realty LM1021

OUT OF STATE

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, 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

FLORIDA

2,700 + Sq Ft Remodeled

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

Enlarged & Remodeled Sussex,

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

Great loc, L/R, D/R, kitchen with oak cabinets. Den, Garage, Gas heat, A/C, Hardwood floors, Sprinkler system on well.

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

Move-in cond. $157,900 OBO.

782145

LONG ISLAND

732-286-1012 LM1223

ASKING $625K

BY OWNER 443-875-9204

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

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

YOUNGSVILLE, NY (CATSKILLS)

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

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.

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