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Around the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

JEWISH THOUGHT Rabbi Zvi Teichman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Rabbi Motty Rabinowitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rabbi Dovid Jaffe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

PEOPLE 613 Seconds with Pini & Chani Lerner . . . . . . . . . . 15

HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT Notable Quotes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Centerfold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

JEWISH LIFE Israel Today. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Dating Dialogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Political Crossfire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Forgotten Heroes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Israel: 1948 and Now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mental Health Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Chef Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Health and Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Your Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Gluten Free Recipe Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 In the Kitchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Israel News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 National. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 That’s Odd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dear Readers, Jewish Unity: It seems so elusive, yet its rewards are beyond measure. What is it that makes it so difficult to accomplish? Is it the challenge of leaving our comfort zones? Do we subconsciously feel that if we welcome someone different than us we’re not being true to who we are? It definitely feels easier to raise children surrounded by like-minded people. But A) isn’t there something we can learn from every living creature, particularly a fellow Jew? And on a deeper level, B) don’t we experience truth specifically when looking deeper than what is in front of our eyes? In the world of logic, for example, we come to a deeper truth when we are challenged by an opposite point but then find a deeper idea from which they both emanate. When Yidden with different backgrounds and minhagim bond together, we experience yiddishkeit on a deeper level. It changes from a feeling of convenience in being the same as those around us to one of belonging to a unique nation with a spiritual mission. The differences are correctly seen as how we each express Judaism; what we are expressing is the same belief in Hashem and the eternity of the Torah and mitzvos. If we can learn to respect each other and perhaps even learn from each other’s sincerity, we would be living a more complete yiddishkeit. Our children would also benefit tremendously from having a sense of the eternity of the Jewish people, which comes from connecting with members of other communities instead of falling back on our first reaction to point out why our way is better... Perhaps part of the Divine plan is that the many communities and different paths converge at the end of golus as a preparation for the kahal gadol yashuvu heina, the great congregation which will return to Eretz Yisrael with the coming of Moshiach. Wishing you a wonderful Shabbos and a festive Lag B’omer, Shalom

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he loneliness of a miscarriage or pregnancy loss is devastating especially at a time when your grief and pain is so strong. A positive pregnancy test brings out so many different emotions in women, some feel overwhelming joy while others are full of anxiety and fear; but all bring out thoughts about the future with this new baby. You start planning where they will sleep and what you will need and how much joy they will bring you. You start looking at all the other mothers around to see what they do and start thinking about all the other people who will be having babies around the same time. You start to take notice of every other pregnant women and every new stroller and car seat. And you wait, you wait to share your news until after week 12 when your chances of a miscarriage go down. The moment that you find out that your baby won’t or has not survived is a moment of indescribable loss. Loss for the baby that won’t be, loss for the parent that you won’t become, loss for the sibling they’re not joining. In the weeks since you learned that you were carrying this baby, not a moment has passed when you weren’t already caring for this child, planning what to eat, taking daily vitamins etc. Suddenly, all of that is gone. All of that hope, that planning and the nurturing, gone. In the days and weeks that follow, there is an emptiness where all of that hope has gone. Everywhere you go is a reminder that you are not having a baby, that you are not the pregnant women in the grocery store or the lady in shul with a newborn. You will need

to go through all of the stages of grief and it will take time, but the difference with a miscarriage is that it is unlikely that most people you encounter will understand why you are suddenly withdrawn or sad as you likely never even shared the news of your pregnancy. As a woman, especially in our community, we are raised with a clear understanding and belief that being a mother is our primary purpose and that nurturing our children is paramount to achieving your life’s goals. But what happens, when you aren’t able to sustain that life that you created? Many women blame themselves for this failure. They incorrectly believe that they must have done something wrong when the truth is that most miscarriages are caused by chromosomal anomalies and nothing could have prevented this loss. Without the support of others who have gone through something similar, it is very difficult to process this tremendous loss. The first time you stumble upon someone who has been there and understands the emptiness and heartache that you feel is often the first step towards healing and moving forward. It is for this reason that a group of local organizations have come together to create a warm supportive network for women that have experienced pregnancy loss, a stillborn or infant loss to fight the loneliness and emptiness together. On April 30th, an evening of healing and hope will take place at the Schwartzenberger home, 2517 Farringdon Road.

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Legislative Session Ends with Record Day School Funding and New Opportunities for Families By: Rabbi Ariel Sadwin

s Monday evening April 9th became Tuesday morning April 10th in Annapolis, the 2018 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly came to a close. Thankfully, Maryland’s Jewish day schools and their thousands of families saw remarkable results in the growth of funding for nonpublic school students. The $20 million earmarked for Maryland’s private school students for the 2018-2019 school year represents a 500% increase from the $4 million generated in 2008, the first year Agudath Israel of Maryland arrived in Annapolis as the representative for Maryland’s Jewish day schools. The BOOST (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today) Scholarship Program was expanded by 30% and will provide more than $7 million in scholarships for low-income Maryland students wishing to at-

tend private schools for the 2018-2019 school year. Since its inception two years ago, the BOOST program has provided approximately $2 million to Jewish day school students. Aside from the funds increase, the 2018-2019 BOOST program will now offer larger scholarships to children with special needs attending nonpublic schools. Maryland’s Nonpublic Textbook and Technology Program and its Nonpublic Aging Schools Grant Program were both level funded at $6.1 million and $3.5 million, respectively. With Maryland joining the unfortunate ranks of having a school shooting last month, the state took a strong stand on school security measures. As a result, a new grant of $3.5 million was added for nonpublic school safety enhancements. And, new for this year, an allocation of $1 million was made for schools and day care facilities that are assessed to be at higher risk of being targeted with a hate crime. Those funds will be able to be used to cover

costs for security personnel, and other enhancements. A new bill, the Maryland Cares for Kids Act, will gradually enable all low-income students to participate in the federal breakfast and lunch programs at no charge. For those students that were previously eligible for “reduced price” meals, the state will now cover the cost differential and provide free meals for those students. The bill was initially drafted only for public school students, but advocacy by Agudath Israel, the Baltimore Jewish Council and the Maryland Catholic Conference pushed the sponsors to make it available to all eligible children regardless of the type of school they attend. Agudath Israel worked diligently and strategically all session on ensuring Maryland’s embrace of the IRS Section 529 College Savings Plan expansion to include K-12 private school tuition. Legislation to prevent these critical tax benefits from applying to K-12 day schools was defeated and

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the state’s Treasurer and Comptroller acknowledged the new available tax benefit. As a result, couples will be able to potentially receive a tax deduction of up to $5,000 per beneficiary (e.g. child, grandchild, etc) for contributions to a 529 account that can now be used for K-12 tuition. Agudath Israel produced a detailed 529 guide for parents…. “With BOOST helping low income families afford private school tuition,” said Rabbi Ariel Sadwin, “we are thankful to the state of Maryland for ensuring that parents of all income levels can receive a tax deduction for their contributions towards K-12 tuition expenses.”

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Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchok/Torah Institute Alumni Event for Mesivta Bochurim

n Monday, April 9, 2018, over 150 alumni gathered for Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchok/Torah Institute’s first-ever Alumni Event for Mesivta Bochurim. The wildly successful event demonstrated the Cheder’s continued care for and relationship with its talmidim even long after they have graduated. The reunion was held at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion, where alumni were treated to an elegant buffet, while relishing the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates and rebbeim and strengthen their kesher with the Cheder, all in an atmosphere suffused

with warmth and camaraderie. The sight of former talmidim who developed into upstanding Bnai Torah was a source of tremendous nachas to the Cheder’s rebbeim. Rabbi Daniel Skurnik, Director of Development, welcomed everyone, and introduced the Menahel, Rabbi Shimon Hirsch, who shared divrei bracha. As the program drew to a close, a raffle was conducted for the attending alumni. Although the event was scheduled to end at 8:30 p.m., the hall did not empty until an hour later. Kashe alai preidaschem! Feedback from the event was ex-

traordinarily positive. A parent of one the attendees remarked that the experience of seeing so many dear friends and rebbeim gave his son tremendous chizzuk, leaving him invigorated for the beginning of a new zman in yeshiva. Many alumni asked that this gathering not be a one-time event, but a harbinger of many more to come. The event took place a few days before the 38th yahrtzeit of Rav Sternhell zt’l, the Cheder’s founder. It is surely a zechus for his neshama that 65 years after its founding as a oneroom little cheder, it continues to nurture and produce fine young men who

are a source of nachas to their families and Hashem.

Baltimore Mayor Signs Bill Banning Plastic Foam Containers By: AP BaltimoreJewishLife.com/Jeff Cohn

arryout food and drink containers made from plastic foam are no longer welcome in the city of Baltimore.

Mayor Catherine Pugh signed a bill Thursday giving businesses 18 months to stop using containers made from polystyrene foam. It also prohibits restaurants and other food vendors from using cups, plates, dishes, bowls and trays or any similar items made from this material. After that, busi-

nesses will face $1,000 fines for violations. The City Council unanimously passed the bill last month after it was introduced by Councilman John Bullock. Versions that previously failed had offered businesses just three months to phase out the containers.

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#B’MoreDoMore: Baltimore Jewish Teens Explore Inclusivity By: BJLife Newsroom BaltimoreJewishLife.com/Jeff Cohn

ommunity Reflection on B’More Inclusive Local Jewish Middle Schoolers participated in the B’More Inclusive community project in which they worked together with peers who have special needs. Together they made place mats for seniors, get well cards and rain sticks for kids in the hospital and scarves for people in shelters. Looking back on the experience this is what they said: NERVOUS… I was nervous because we couldn’t communicate or relate to them In the beginning when we came in I was a bit overwhelmed I was nervous because we were seeing all these kids with special needs

and I didn’t know what to expect I was nervous because two kids got me a little surprised by jumping on me I was nervous about meeting people that were so different than me and I had no idea what to expect SURPRISED…I didn’t think they would be able to communicate or do anything but they were able to [I was surprised] how hard it can be for others Even though some of them could not talk they had their own way to communicate I was surprised at how much they were able to understand and do I was surprised at how smart and nice they were I was surprised at how quickly me and my friend bonded I was surprised that even though they all had very severe disabilities they all had different abilities

[I was] surprised they could do so many things It was interesting to meet people who are different and have different needs I LEARNED….Even disabled kids have feelings It was interesting to see the way they did projects compared to the way we would do it They all had something special about them even though they had some disabilities Even disabled kids have feelings and I realized they are not so scary WOWED … I was amazed to see this school, the staff and the equipment for the children CHANGED… I felt more comfortable at the end than when we first came in It changed the way I look at people I was changed. At the beginning I felt nervous but then I realized she has feelings like everyone else and this has been a great experience! MOTIVATED… Once I met the kids I was motivated to participate in an activity with them I was motivated to do more activities like this I was motivated to spread the word that [these] kids are just like other kids I was motivated to become their friend in a short amount of time It motivated me help more and do random acts of kindness Once I met the kids I was motivated to participate in the activity with them It made me want to learn more about people with different abilities It made me want to learn more about people with disabilities COMFORTABLE… I didn’t feel weird around them

I was excited and felt comfortable around them I was excited and happy to be with them and it was really fun I am used to being around kids with disabilities and I enjoy being around them They were very nice and fun to be with I didn’t care that they were different, they are not so different I felt like there was no difference between me and my friend and we are all kids and the same It looked like the kids were happy to see us It was so much fun to work with the kids! It was interesting to meet people who are different and have different needs They were really smart and aware I know more about what it is like for them The girl I was assigned to was the sweetest little girl I didn’t think they were so different. They just have a disability I just felt comfortable. They were so nice and friendly and there was no problem WHAT WE CAN DO ... When there is someone sitting on the side go over to the person and include her When someone popular goes over to a girl who is left out, it becomes the “in” thing to do If you are laughing with someone make sure you are both feeling the same way “Just as their faces are different, so are their opinions different” [Mishna Brachot 58:72] B’More Inclusive is a project of the Louis D. and Morton J. Macks center for Jewish Education. This Sunday CJE has a DoMore Inclusive opportunity. Teenagers of all abilities, including those who have a physical or learning difference, are invited to create a graffiti style mural for the JCC called TEEN SKETCH. Email yzelinger@cjebaltimore. org for more info!

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Where did you grow up: I (Pini) was born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium. I went to high school in Tel-Aviv, Israel and Yeshiva & College in Jerusalem. Chani was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She went to high school in Lucerne, Switzerland and Seminary at Breuer’s in Washington Heights. We met in Israel, got

about the Baltimore community: We immediately felt that Baltimore was our family away from home. We didn’t speak English and had no credit history. We had to prepay one year of rent to Pickwick, but we felt that this tight community has our back. Volunteering work : Pini sits on multiple boards: the shul, the Associated, AMA Baltimore, XPX, and Chani volunteers for Bikur Choilim, married there before moving to Levindale and shul sisterhood. Baltimore. Where do you actually What brought you to BaltiWork for a living: more: Pini owns a local bookkeepI don’t know if 613 secing & consulting firm, which onds is enough time for the full assists business owners with answer, but the short version all their financials needs. Chani is, we came for Pini to get his has been a travel agent at Sabra MBA and Corp finance experiTours for 18 years. ence and stayed. Shul dinner honoree: What is your favorite part Since our arrival to Balti-

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After Palestinian Hamas electrical engineer Fadi al-Batsh was mysteriously assassinated over the weekend in Malaysia, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah blamed Israel for the attack, calling it as a “Zionist crime.” “We must condemn this Israeli assassination of a Palestinian-Arab scientist and the martyr Fadi al-Batsh,” Nasrallah said during a speech delivered at an event organized by the Hezbollah terror group ahead of the Lebanese parliamentary elections next month. Hamas has also attributed 35-yearold Dr. Fadi al-Batsh’s murder to Israel. Al-Batsh was returning from dawn prayers to his home at around 6AM when two men, who were waiting on a motorcycle for around twenty minutes for him, shot him at least 14 times. “This is an expression of the ongoing Israeli plan that does not spare any Arab mind – a mind that contains knowledge, expertise, experience, or a mind that may one day be part of the Arab nation,” Nasrallah said. “This is the reason that they are pursuing Arab scientists and academics, from Iran to Tunisia to Malaysia. Even a number of Lebanese minds were killed in the last weeks and months under mysterious circumstances around the world.” Al-batsh’s uncle Jamal Albatsh, speaking to Reuters in the Jabalia town in northern Gaza Strip, said he believed the killing was the work of Israel’s Mossad espionage service. “The Israeli Mossad stood behind the assassination of educated people and intellectuals, because Israel

knows Palestine will be liberated by scientists. Therefore, they tracked this young educated man,” he said. Al-batsh, originally from Jabalia in the Gaza Strip, worked in Gaza’s electric company before leaving for Malaysia in 2011. He received his BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering at the Islamic University of Gaza in 2006 and 2009, respectively, and received his PhD from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He has won awards of excellence in his field in the past. His official biography said his research interests included power converters, power quality and renewable energy. However, Israeli media reported that he was also deeply involved in the Hamas drone development project and rocket building. Al-batsh’s Facebook shows affiliation with Hamas. After the hit on senior Hamas military commanders during Operation Protective Edge in 2014, Albatsh posted their photo and wrote “We’re all Hamas.” According to Malaysian police’s description, the two suspects who killed al-Batsh are well-built, fairskinned men, and approximately 5-foot-nine-inches tall, possibly of European origin. They were unsure if they were still in Malaysia or if they escaped after the assassination.

Israel Ends Deportation Plans In a surprising decision, the Israeli government informed the High Court of Justice on Tuesday that it had scrapped its controversial plan to deport tens of thousands of African migrants from the country after Israeli authorities failed to cement an emigration deal with a third country. “At this stage there is no possibility of implementing involuntary deportations to a third country. Therefore, as of April 17, 2018, [the state] has ceased to hold hearings as part of the deportation policy, and no more deportation decisions will be made at this time,” the state said. The admission marked a dramatic setback for the government in its years-long attempts to expel the asylum-seekers, most of them from Eritrea or Sudan, and a triumph for

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unethical and a stain on the country’s image as a refuge for Jewish migrants. Several mass protests against it have taken place in several Israeli cities in recent months.

The initial deportation plan, which offered each migrant $3,500 and a plane ticket to third-party countries, had been condemned by the United Nations as chaotic, poorly executed, and unsafe. Asylum seekers previously deported to Uganda and Rwanda said that they faced serious danger and even imprisonment after arriving in Africa without proper documents.

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Israel considers most of about 35,000 African migrants to be job seekers and says it has no legal obligation to keep them; officials commonly refer to them as “infiltrators.” The Africans, nearly all from dictatorial Eritrea and war-torn Sudan, say they fled for their lives and face renewed danger if they return. They started moving toward Israel in 2005 after neighboring Egypt violently quashed a refugee demonstration and word spread of safety and job opportunities in Israel. Tens of thousands crossed the porous desert border before Israel completed a barrier in 2012 that stopped the influx. Israel has struggled with what to do with those already in the country, alternating between plans to jail and deport them and allowing them to work in menial jobs. Thousands are concentrated in poor neighborhoods in south Tel Aviv, an area that has become known as “Little Africa.” Their presence has sparked tensions with working-class Jewish residents, who have complained of rising crime and pressed the government to take action.

U.S.: Israeli Victims Can’t Sue Arab Bank

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 in favor of Jordan-based Arab bank when it said that foreign businesses cannot be sued in U.S. courts by foreign victims of human rights abuses and extremist attacks. The bank was sued by Israeli victims of attacks in the West Bank and Gaza who say that the bank helped finance the attacks. The victims had tried to use the 18th-century Alien Tort Statute to hold the bank accountable for its role but the court’s conservative justices rejected that attempt.

“As demonstrated by this litigation, foreign corporate defendants create unique problems. And courts are not well suited to make the required policy judgments that are implicated by corporate liability in cases like this one,” Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the majority. The decision continues the court’s paring back a three-decade-old strategy by human rights lawyers to use civil suits to pursue individuals who may be responsible for torture and other atrocities, as well as companies with operations in countries with poor records in the area of human rights. Victims in the case alleged that the bank, through the involvement of its New York branch, knowingly distributed millions of dollars to finance suicide bombings and make “martyrdom” payments to reward the families of terrorists who killed civilians. The bank denied the allegations and argued that allowing the victims’ claims to go forward would interfere with U.S. foreign policy and lead to diplomatic friction. Kennedy noted that friction in his opinion, writing that: “For 13 years, this litigation has ‘caused significant diplomatic tensions’ with Jordan, a critical ally in one of the world’s most sensitive regions.” The Alien Tort Statute, adopted in part to deal with piracy claims, went unused for most of American history until rights lawyers dusted it off beginning in the late 1970s. The Supreme Court cautiously endorsed the use of the law in 2004, but left unanswered precisely who could be held liable and in what circumstances. In 2013, the justices ruled that people or entities sued under the Alien Tort Statute must have a real connection to the United States. The court declined then to decide whether businesses could be sued. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in a dissent for herself and three liberal colleagues that the majority’s decision “absolves corporations from responsibility” under the Alien Tort Statute for “conscience-shocking behavior.”

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The Week In News representative for Tnuva, the Israeli food processing cooperative specializing in milk and dairy products. Nicola Khamis admitted to working for the Israeli dairy giant during a television interview. Many are viewing his political position and his job as a severe blow to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS), which seeks to promote boycotts on Israel and its companies.

“Some say that the reason behind the recent decline in your popularity is attributed to the fact that in addition to your job as mayor, you are also the representative of the Israeli company Tnuva in the [Bethlehem] area. What is your response to this claim?” Khamis was asked. The mayor replied: “I’m glad you asked this question. I’m a representative of the Tnuva company,” he said, adding that he had been for some time. “I’m like any Palestinian citizen, like anyone from Palestine who goes out to work in settlements. We built their settlements, we built their houses, we paved their roads, we worked in their homes. This is our situation. All the people are seeking to earn a living.” “I work in accordance with the Palestinian law and regulations,” the Beit Jala mayor added. “Palestinian law does not ban Palestinians from working with Israel, including purchasing and selling.” He then assured the audience that if the law was changed, he would quit his job. “But I’m not going to stop working [with Tnuva] if someone comes to me and asks me to stop while others are doing the same thing,” he added. Khamis also pointed out that the Palestinians purchase cement and iron from Israel. “We bring many things from Israel, and I’m not different from anyone else,” he said.

Genesis Prize Ceremony

Canceled Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman is getting some backlash after pulling out of a ceremony at which she was to be presented with the $2 million Genesis Prize. The Genesis Prize Foundation quoted a representative of Portman who said recent “distressing” events in Israel caused the actress to back out and that she would “not feel comfortable participating in any public events in Israel.” Many have interpreted her decision as being connected to the international criticism of Israel for their reaction to Palestinian protests in Gaza. The clashes have taken place on the Gaza-Israel border and 35 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to cross the border and violently attacking IDF soldiers. However, Portman said that her decision has been “mischaracterized by others,” and she is not attending because she does not want to be seen as supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was scheduled to speak at the event. “The mistreatment of those suffering from today’s atrocities is simply not in line with my Jewish values,” Portman wrote on Friday. “Because I care about Israel, I must stand up against violence, corruption, inequality, and abuse of power.” Because she has declined to attend, the prize-giving was canceled by the organizers of the prestigious event. The Genesis Prize has been awarded since 2014 to individuals for excellence in their professional fields and “who inspire others through their dedication to the Jewish community and Jewish values.” In past years, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, sculptor Anish Kapoor, and violinist Itzhak Perlman won the prize. All of them donated their prize money to charitable causes. Israeli philanthropist Morris Kahn, who contributed the prize, said the prize money will still go toward supporting the fight for equality for women. “I do not support her (Portman) decision to cancel her participation due to what she calls ‘the recent events in Israel,’” Kahn stressed in a statement. “Along with the Genesis Prize Foundation, we will take care of the women’s rights organizations for which the $2 million matching grants fund was created, and to which I contributed

along with the Michael Bloomberg Foundation. Those will not be affected in any way. The prize will be transferred by the Genesis Prize Foundation and not by Ms. Portman, and I hope other philanthropists will support this important cause of equality and empowerment of women,” he added.

EU Denounces Hamas

The European Parliament, the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union, has passed a resolution that denounces Hamas as a terrorist group. The motion notes that Hamas uses human shields, calls for Israel’s destruction, and “seems to aim at escalating tensions” at the Gaza-Israel border. The resolution also demands that the Palestinian terror group release captive Israeli citizens and the bodies of fallen soldiers that they are holding. It passed with 524 “yes” votes, 30 “no” votes, and 92 abstentions. The text of the resolution, which was carefully calibrated, came about after intense negotiations between the various factions in the parliament. Its final wording was eventually backed by all the major political groups. It also calls for probes into Israel’s use of live ammunition on violent protestors at the Gaza-Israel border and calls on Israel to exercise more restraint. Groups that advocate for Israel welcomed the resolution and highlighted how unusual it is for a European Union to put forth any strong words against Hamas. Idit Rosenzweig-Abu, spokesperson of Israel’s mission to the EU, noted, “The resolution adopted today is far from being pro-Israel, however, we are satisfied that unprecedented anti-Israeli clauses were cut out of the resolution and, most importantly, we are happy to hear a strong, clear call for the immediate release of the Israeli citizens and the return of the bodies of our soldiers held in Gaza.”

The original resolution was far more critical of Israel and even called for an arms embargo against the Jewish State.

Maple Syrup Making Millions in VT

There’s nothing quite like pancakes on a Sunday morning with just the right amount of maple syrup. Next time you douse your pancakes with the syrupy sauce, know that this is a multi-million dollar industry that is currently on the rise. The Runamok Maple sugarhouse in the hills of Vermont’s Mt. Mansfield are a maze of plastic tubes connecting some 71,000 tree taps that then flow into 10 enormous tanks, each holding 7,000 gallons of syrup. The factory is equipped with multimillion-dollar equipment: reverse osmosis machines, a steam-powered evaporator, and iPhone-connected monitoring systems. This specific factory offers a dozen flavors ranging from cardamom-infused maple syrupe to pecan wood-smoked maple syrup. The family-run business is the brainchild of Eric and Laura Sorkin who developed the high-tech operation in the last two years. Their idea was to shift away from bulk syrup production and focus on artisanal, direct-to-consumer products. The Sorkins are not the only family that has tapped, literally, into this industry. In the past decade, the Vermont maple syrup industry has boomed, bringing outside investors, private equity firms, and a host of new challenges and opportunities to the Green Mountain State. Maple sap “flows” when the weather reaches above freezing during the day and

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town of Island Pond, Vermont. Sweet Tree installed four massive steam boilers at the plant, tapped 200,000 sugar maple trees, and promised to bore holes in 550,000, making it the largest maple syrup processor in the world. In the early 2000s Vermont had about 2 million taps, by 2015 the number increased to around 4.55 million, and by 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there were 5.41 million. That meant that Vermont was producing in 2017 nearly 2 million gallons of syrup – up from 460,000 gallons in 2000, according to the New England Agricultural Statistics Services. And that’s a lot of pancakes.

Former U.S. Sniper Convicted of Murder

Former U.S. sniper instructor Joseph Hunter, 52, nicknamed “Rambo,” is facing life in prison. The former soldier is described as a “ringleader of trained assassins.” He was convicted along with two other men of organizing the killing of a woman in the Philippines in 2012 for cash. Last Wednesday, in a New Yok court after the verdict was read, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman described the case in a statement as “horrifying,” with details “usually seen in action movies.” Hunter is currently serving a 20year sentence over a range of charges, including the attempted murder of a U.S. drug enforcement agent. In 2013, Hunter hired a group of four former

soldiers from the American, German and Polish armed forces to act as bodyguards and hitmen for what they thought were a Colombian drug cartel, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Department. In fact, the men who recruited the soldiers to protect their cartel were “confidential sources for the DEA,” the indictment said at the time. Hunter served for more than 20 years in the army and left the U.S. Army in 2004. The other two men convicted are Adam Samia, 43, and Carl David Stillwell, 50. Their sentencing will be September; they all face a maximum penalty of life in prison. In statement released following the trial, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara described Hunter as “an admitted contract killer, convicted drug trafficker, and ringleader of trained assassins.” “Hunter and his cohorts turned from serving their countries as soldiers to becoming mercenaries for hire, plotting to kill a DEA agent and informant and trafficking in massive

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Amazon: 100 Million Prime Members Ever feel like you’re one of Amazon Prime’s best customers? Well, you might be, but there are about 99,999,999 others out there as well. For years, Amazon has declined to disclose how many people pay for Amazon Prime each year. Prime users pay $99 a year and receive two-day free shipping on millions of items. Last Wednesday, though, the company’s CEO Jeff Bezos revealed in his annual letter to shareholders that over 100 million people globally are a part of the website giant’s membership club.

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Bezos wrote: “13 years postlaunch, we have exceeded 100 million paid Prime members globally. “In 2017 Amazon shipped more than five billion items with Prime worldwide, and more new members joined Prime than in any previous year – both worldwide and in the U.S. Members in the U.S. now receive unlimited free two-day shipping on over 100 million different items.” In the letter, Bezos also discussed new programs available to Prime members including same-day and

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Do you get squeamish when putting burgers on the grill? Do you wear gloves when breading your chicken for supper? Apparently you’re not alone. Millennials are super-sensitive about so many things – and raw chicken is one of them. Next month, a major British supermarket chain will be ameliorating the raw-chicken-squeamishness situation. Sainsbury’s has announced that it will be rolling out touch-free packaging on their store brand raw chicken so home cooks won’t have to touch slimy fowl before it’s cooked. The supermarket found that 37 percent of millennials “preferred not the handle raw meat” when they cooked their meals. They actually put together a focus group that focused on just that. “Customers, particularly younger ones, are quite scared of touching raw meat,” Katherine Hall, Sainsbury’s product development manager for meat, fish and poultry, said. ”These bags allow people, especially those who are time-poor, to just ‘rip and tip’ the meat straight into the frying pan without touching it.” Millennials – or most of them – are jumping for joy now that they don’t have to touch their chicken. The

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The title for this story is written in German but I am sure that you can guess what it’s about. While shopping for bread, milk and butter this week in a supermarket in the city of Aachen, Germany, customers were offered a bite of a delicious burger. This was no ordinary burger. The burgers were made of buffalo worms. Lest you gag while thinking of chomping on worms, the worms are reportedly very nutritious due to their high protein content. They are the larvae of buffalo beetles and are bred in the Netherlands. To entice shoppers to sample their slithering sandwiches (although the burgers were cooked so no slithering was actually involved in the eating process) the burgers were served in buns with lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Some shoppers even went back for seconds after hesitantly sampling their first burger. It took four years for co-founders Baris Oezel and Max Kraemer to come up with the concept of a bug burger. The pair got the idea after traveling together to Southeast Asia, where it is not uncommon to eat insects. “It’s quite simple. You have to create an aesthetic product that looks good and doesn’t show any insects,” Oezel said. The product has gained popularity in the Netherlands and Belgium. Sounds worm-derful.

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Who’s in Control By Rabbi Zvi Teichman

Have you ever banged your thumb accidentally while using a hammer? What was your immediate reaction? Did you simply scream out in pain? Or maybe you cursed the hammer, the person you were hammering for, or swear at life in general, throwing in an expletive or two. Why do we express ourselves that way? What compels a person to lash out in frustration with profanities instinctively with no real purpose or gain?

This verse would seem to be simply expressing the Torah’s concern to protect the disadvantaged, warning us not take advantage of the handicapped. In the first half of the verse we are

Truth be told, as Rashi informs us, neither the injunction not to curse is exclusive to a deaf victim nor is the admonition not to place an obstacle in front of another human limited to a blind person. We may not curse any person nor even just give bad advice to an otherwise intelligent and healthy sighted individual if he is ‘blinded’ to the reality of the situation at hand. In essence then the terms ‘deaf’ and ‘blind’ are merely being used figuratively. You shall not curse another even when the recipient of your good wishes is totally unaware of your ‘kind’ words. You should never supply misleading information to those who are ‘blinded’ to your selfish intentions

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Additionally we interpret this verse to forbid us from assisting in providing prohibited material to others who choose to indulge in sin, ‘blinded’ by their passion for illicit pleasures.

In a lesser offense the directing of insult and deprecating words might be adequate to diminish and reduce his foe.

If this is true, then these two components of the verse are quite distinct in their applications, and are not integrally related whatsoever, as we might have otherwise thought were the Torah merely looking out for the disabled. What is the common thread in these two commands that warrant their placement together in one verse? Why is it indeed prohibited to curse if it will never be heard by the object of one’s wrath? The Sefer HaChinuch )‫ (רלא‬elaborates about the metaphysical power of negative words to affect those they are aimed at. ‘Sticks and stones will only break our bones’ but words may be even more harmful, he teaches. He adds that underlying this injunction is the fear that a ‘little bird’ may inform the individual that was otherwise unaware until now of someone having cursed him. According to the Chinuch then the Torah would be emphasizing in placing these two directives together, the need to refrain not only from physically attacking someone but to even hold back from assaulting others with powerful words and poisonous advice. The Rambam )‫ (סה"מ ל"ת שיז‬however, takes a different tack and reveals a most fascinating understanding of this mitzvah. The Rambam discusses the human instinct for anger and revenge. There are times when one might feel compelled to totally do away with one’s enemy in order to placate one’s need for revenge. At times physically harming the perpetrator might suffice

The Rambam then goes on to describe man’s need sometimes to simply vent. Even when the object of one’s rage is not listening to one’s ranting; one often finds solace in merely letting off steam in isolation. The Rambam continues that contrary to what one might have thought that venting in private is harmless or perhaps even healthy, the Torah comes to allay that notion. One may never grow accustomed to anger. It is for that objective that the Torah instructs us here in not cursing ‘deaf ears’. It matters not that no one is being harmed, what concerns us more is that man never allow himself to indulge in ‘comforting’ rage. It is ultimately all about self-control. What is so calming about the process of venting, especially when it is ‘colored’ with foul language? When others get the better of us we feel a loss of control. The natural reaction is to strike back, reasserting ‘our’ control. When a physical response is not possible, we affirm a level of control by verbally afflicting our adversary. At the very least, even while our object of rage is out of hearing distance, we find some aspect of ‘self-preservation’ and regained stature, by defining our antagonist in the most derogatory of terms, even if just in our own mind and emotions, that places us once again superior to him. Animals when attacked and finding themselves cornered, emit a deep

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cry of self-assertion in a last ditch effort to maintain their stance.

These two commands, not to vent in a frustrated and futile attempt to gain control nor to assert our rule by taking advantage of ‘blind’ others, are then actually two sides of the same coin.

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You shall not curse the deaf, and you shall not place a stumbling block before the blind, the blind one referred here being the Satan himself. He sees in the verse a forewarning from empowering the Satan. The Satan is euphemistically referred to as the blind one, as the Talmud teaches he is ‫מלוא עינים‬, ‘filled with eyes’ ):‫(ע"ז כ‬, for he seeks every opportunity, not missing anything, to ensnare us in his clutches. He is for this reason called a ‫מכשול‬, a ‘stumbling block’ ).‫(סוכה נב‬. The Torah is teaching us that we shall not ‘curse the deaf’ nor vent in frustration and anger when things go awry. For if we do, we are merely fueling the evil inclination by reinforcing the falsehood of control in our lives’ circumstances, becoming addicted to a false notion of self-determination, constantly stumbling over our own feeble and angry methods to maintain control. The Sifsei Cohen adds, that ‫ חרש‬is an acronym for, ‫חיים רעים שלך‬, your bad life. ‫לא תקלל חרש‬, You shall not curse “your difficult life”! We must see our lives, no matter how difficult the obstacles, as opportunities to control that which we were ennobled to master fully - our emotions. We are assured that if we can attain that, we will be infused with an ever greater sense of G-d’s presence in our lives and the joy and true pleasure that accompany it.

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A Teachable Moment By Rabbi Motty Rabinowitz

As I peruse through the many mitzvos specified in the previous and upcoming Torah portions, I can’t help but be baffled by the following pedagogic stance suggested by the Rabbis. The Talmud (Yevomos 114a) highlights three commandments in Vayikra that stand out as necessitating special educational attention. In each of these cases, we are told that a father must take care, above and beyond all other mitzvos, to instruct and guide his children in their observance. The first, is the commandment not to consume and contaminate ourselves with Shekatzim, insects and other impure creatures (Vayikra 11:43). The second, is the prohibition in Parshas Acharei-Mos of consuming blood, since the blood is the essence of the animal spirit (Vayikra 17:12). Finally, in Parshas Emor (Vayikra 21:1) we are instructed that Kohanim must undertake not to defile their holiness by being in proximity to a dead body. Of course, all Jewish parents must undertake to give a well-rounded educa-

tion in the full breadth of Torah. Yet, the Talmud suggests that these three mitzvos are singled out, by the use of superfluous language, to require special attention. “Lehazhir Avos Al HaBonim” - We must go above and beyond the norm to prevent our children transgressing them. For years I have pondered the obvious question. Regardless of the halachic specifics, why on earth would the Torah highlight these specific mitzvos? To be honest, with four young boys at home, the creep-crawly bug talk comes naturally. But can you imagine having that the focus of our children’s education? First day of kindergarten – “What did you do today honey”? Response: “Oh, we talked about blood, dead bodies, and bugs”. Hmmm, not sure that would go down so well. If someone were to ask me, we should be focusing at a young age on sharing, making sure children understand personal boundaries when it

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must appreciate the vitality of life. We must seize the day, and proceed with caution not to squander the potential we have been bequeathed. In many ways, this is an area where young children excel. They embody a zest for life that is unfortunately often lost as they pass through the school system and into the responsibilities of adult life. I see the look on my two year old’s face when he catches a glimpse of a cat (again!). He looks like he just hit the mega-millions jackpot. No care in the world - he thrives in life. This appreciation for life, and our own unique place within it, is the core of true self-esteem that must be nourished, developed and sustained. This is perhaps the most fundamental lesson to impart our children. To paraphrase Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the places you’ll go”, “Oh, the things you could do”, “Oh, the great person you could be”. I believe this is the ethos the Torah wants us to embed in our children before they can proceed to learn anything else. You are a member of the Jewish people, and as such have been given a unique opportunity to reach spiritual heights. Value yourself, believe in yourself, relish the life and potential you have been given. We yearn that our children proceed to more sophisticated Torah knowledge, and develop into healthy and successful adults. Yet, there is this critical early message that must be embedded in their psyche - look at who you are, value your life and the contribution you can make to the Jewish people and humanity. Not such a bad message for adults either!

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Loshon Hora in Regard to Shidduchim PART III This article is adapted from my upcoming sefer on the laws of Loshon Hora in contemporary times. All halachos mentioned herein are complex and part of a larger framework. The purpose of the article is to raise awareness of these essential halachos. Hence, one should not draw any practical conclusions without first consulting a rav. Review of Previous Articles In our previous articles, we discussed the importance of familiarizing oneself with the laws of Loshon Hora as it relates to shidduchim. One must weigh carefully what to say and what not to say, as one who errs in either direction could negatively impact the entire future of the individuals under discussion. We have been discussing the guidelines for which type of information may be offered even if not asked by one of the parties involved. The general rule is that one may only relate information in such instances when the shidduch is clearly incompatible. That is, when it is clear that the other party would never consider the shidduch if they were aware of the information. In many instances, it is not only permissible, but even obligatory to relay such information. We also mentioned that there is even an obligation on the individual himself with the severe deficiency to reveal this to the other party. In this article, we will focus on the way that one should present such information, when warranted. We will also discuss some interesting cases regarding when one may/must offer information. Casual Mention When disclosing negative information, there is an important point to keep in mind. Many times, it is optimal to relate the information casually, in passing. People are greatly influenced by the opinions and presentations of others. If the information is

presented as a deficiency, the listener will view it as such. However, if it is mentioned informally, merely in passing, the listener will be left to make his own decision regarding how to treat the deficiency. At times (when there is only a possibility that the party will feel that the deficiency renders the shidduch as incompatible), rabbonim may even advise an individual not to reveal the information in any explicit way. Rather, they will instuct to merely hint to it. In some situations, this is sufficient, for the following reason: If the one asking the questions is sensitive to the issue, he will probe further. If he is not sensitive to it, he will not pick up on the hint. Information that Should Only Be Revealed After a Number of Dates There are certain deficiencies which are significant, but do not make the shidduch completely incompatible. What is the halacha about relating the information in this scenario? Let us begin by discussing the obligation of the person himself with the deficiency. Many rabbonim will advise a person with such a deficiency not to reveal the information until after a number of dates. This applies to information which could cause the person to have a difficult time finding someone to go out with him if it were revealed at the outset. When there is a glaring deficiency in someone who is just another name on the list, human nature lends one to avoid dealing with the issue by going down to the next name. However, the other party would have a greater recognition of an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s positive qualities after a few dates. At that time, they would be capable of making a more objective assessment of whether the deficiency would hamper their marriage. If one knows that the party with the deficiency is not planning on reveal-

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ing the information at all (not even after a number of dates), there are times when it is permitted/required for this third party to relate the information to the other person. This is an extremely delicate issue, and much wisdom and experience are needed to determine if and when to reveal such information. One should never make this decision on their own, without consulting an experienced halachic authority who is familiar with all of the details of the situation. Relating Information to a Relative or Close Friend Some contemporary rabbonim rule that one may offer certain unsolicited information to a relative who is researching a potential shidduch, even when such information should not be offered to others. This applies to a deficiency that does not render the party incompatible, but may lead to a less that an optimal marriage In general, one should not offer unsolicited information in such a case. Nobody is perfect, and in many marriages, one of the partners has more deficiencies than the other. Therefore, it is preferable not to get involved. In general, one should not offer unsolicited information in such a case. Nobody is perfect, and it is understood that a spouse may be lacking in certain areas. Furthermore, it is not uncommon that one of the partners has more deficiencies than the other, yet the marriage is still successful. The spouse without the deficiency may even be the ideal spouse for the one with the deficiency. Therefore, it is preferable not to get involved. However, when it comes to a relative, there is a reason to become involved. One has a stronger obligation to help his relatives than he does to help others. Just as one has the right to look into private information regarding the optimal marriage partner for himself, he also (to a certain de-

gree) has the right to get involved in assisting his relative to make the ideal choice. Some rabbonim rule that this concept applies to anyone who a person has a greater obligation to help, such as a close friend, or a rabbi to his congregants. However, the leniency to disclose more information to a close relative has no source in the earlier poskim. Indeed, there are some contemporary authorities who reject it altogether. Even those who are lenient agree that it only applies under very specific circumstances. Therefore, one should only make use of this leniency under the guidance of a halachic authority. The Obligation of a Physician There are times that a physician discovers medical information that he is halachically required tell the other party, but he cannot do so due to the Hippocratic Oath. In such a case, the ideal would be for him to inform the patient that he himself is required to reveal the information. If the patient does not listen to his advice (or if the physician knows from the outset that this individual will not be willing to inform the other side), the physician should seek the guidance of a halachic authority. Note that a similar set of guidelines apply to a therapist who is aware of psychological deficiencies which he is not allowed to reveal by law. Confidentiality Whenever relating information which has the potential to damage the subject of the information if it spreads, one must be sure to warn the listener that the information is highly confidential, and that it must not be revealed to others. *Interested readers can e-mail dovidjaffee@gmail.com to receive the sources for the rulings.

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Some Gmail users have been getting spam messages from themselves. Which got really confusing for the one guy who actually is a Nigerian prince. He’s like, “Wait, what?” - Jimmy Fallon

- President Trump after noting that the Bushes were married for 73 years

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President Trump did not attend the funeral. The White House said they didn’t want him to be a distraction. Only Donald Trump could make people say, “I’m glad he’s not at this funeral. He’d ruin the mood.” - Ibid.

Researchers in Asia have developed a robot that is capable of assembling furniture from Ikea. Completely true! The robot assembled an Ikea chair in just about 20 minutes. If you think this will save you a lot of time, think again. The first step is you’ve got to assemble the robots.

- Governor Andrew Cuomo, at a bill signing last week (wop was a derogatory term used for Italians in the early twentieth century, the meaning of which had nothing to do with immigration papers)

It’s amazing how advanced and human-like they are. The robots were even able to assemble the chair while drinking a Coors Light and yelling at their kids.

His parents weren’t immigrants, his family wasn’t poor and he has no idea what it’s like to [be] undocumented. Governor Cuomo’s recent pattern of falsehoods and exaggerations about his life story is a sad and disturbing turn of events for New York. It’s disturbing because it serves to diminish and undermine the very real struggles of millions of New Yorkers.

– Ibid.

- Antonio Alarcon of Make the Road Action, New York’s largest immigrant-rights group

And this is nice, they’re also developing a robot that will throw your Ikea furniture away when it breaks three weeks later.

I’m here to serve my people in my country and make it great again, as somebody I know very well could say.

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It’s definitely been a learning experience for me, but I’ve said my apologies, and I’m done with that. - Washington, D.C., Councilman Trayon White, who recently blamed the weather on Jewish conspiracies, in a video after the media noted that he left a tour of the Holocaust Museum early

- French President Emmanuel Macron on “Fox News Sunday,” ahead of his visit to the White House

- What Hillary Clinton said on election night after her manager informed her that she lost the election, according to a book about the 2016 campaign by New York Times reporter Amy Chozick, who was embedded with the Clinton campaign

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A group of scientists in Singapore built a robot that can put together Ikea furniture. That’s when you know something’s wrong, when it’s easier to build a robot than an Ikea dresser. – Jimmy Fallon

- Tweet by CBS News, calling Monday’s terrorist attack in which ten people were killed a “hit-and-run incident”

A lot of people were betting on the name of the new royal baby. And those people have a name too — they’re called gambling addicts.

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Finley Sheboygan - The name given by Jay and Kateri Schwandt to their 14th son who was born this week

Peace and calm. - Evangelina Williams, of the Bronx, when asked by the NY Daily News what she wants on her 106th birthday

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- Jimmy Fallon

A Colorado woman was given an apple on her flight home from Paris, she put it in her bag as a snack for later and forgot about it, and now she’s facing a $500 fine for not declaring it at customs. I’d be suspicious of this woman, too. I mean, who eats an apple at the airport when there’s a Cinnabon right there? It’s right there! - James Corden

– Ibid.

They’re all saying what a great relationship we have, and they’re actually correct. It’s not fake news. Finally, it’s not fake news. It’s a great honor, a great honor that you’re here. In fact I’ll get that little piece of dandruff, that little piece. We have to make him perfect. He is perfect. So it’s really great to be with you, and you are a special friend. Thank you. - President Trump, while pretending to wipe a piece of dandruff off of French President Macron’s shoulder, before being photographed with him in the Oval Office

Flying is really getting bad. Complaining about your flight used to be like, “It was awful. The food was terrible and there was a bunch of turbulence.” Now it’s like, “My friend got dragged off the plane, I had to sit next to an emotional support donkey, and now I’m bankrupt — I was given a banana and it’s costing me $700!” - Ibid.

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One single apple ended up costing her $500. That’s ridiculous. If she wanted to pay $500 for an apple, she could’ve just shopped at Whole Foods.

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By Rafi Sackville

om Ha’azmaut is celebrated in a variety of ways in Israel. There is no definitive societal norm that dictates what is or isn’t correct. From IAF flyovers to ceremonies, from barbeques to music, there are many ways to celebrate. This year felt different, though. Seventy is an important milestone. Based on tradition, the seventy grandsons of Noah each fathered a separate nation. Thus the calculation of the number of 70 languages enumerated by Chazal. We are a true melting pot, an amalgamation of Jews who, over the course of this short period of history, have come from all four corners of the earth to settle here. We speak many languages and celebrate customs each one different from the

next. The accomplishments that have been borne out of our nascent state are remarkable. Before this year’s celebrations our shul held a Shabbat-long program that culminated in a communal seudat shlishit in the square outside its front doors. On Friday night, Mordechai Kahana, a former lieutenant colonel in the army, spoke about the miracle of the cloud that followed Bnei Israel out of Egypt. He reminded us of that terrible Seder night in 2002 when terrorists massacred 30 people and injured nearly 140 in Netanya. Mordechai was instructed to immediately make his way to Ramallah, where his troops were to capture the command post of the Palestinian authority. The last part

of their approach was to be made by foot. That night a fierce storm soaked the country in pouring rain. As well, a thick blanket of fog covered most of the country. People can still remember that night because none of them had witnessed Pesach weather like this before. By the time they arrived in Ramallah they found the building abandoned. Mordechai remembers asking his superiors why this had been such a top priority and supposedly dangerous mission if it was accomplished without a hitch. He was told that word of the attack had reached the Palestinians and they had gone out to attack our soldiers. Once the rain and fog covered the area they abandoned their plans and went home. Had the

weather not been inclement the outcome might have been different. On Shabbat morning we gathered to listen to Reb Aharon Melamed, the father of one of our members. Reb Aharon is a retired judge in youth court. He is a venerable gentleman in his late 80s, who still commands an audience with his tenor voice. He spent 45 minutes talking about his youth and the War of Independence. By the age of 13 he was a runner for the Hagana. He has the distinction of being the first child born in Kiryat Moshe in Jerusalem. He waxed reminiscent about some of the fiercest battles in Yemin Moshe in particular. Once the fighting began, Reb Aharon and his fellow soldiers not only had to guard

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When the British raided their home they never suspected that the weapons they were looking for were hidden under her skirts.

either as soldiers or victims of terrorist attacks. Over the course of 30 minutes the faces of these brave Israelis appeared on the large screen. Their deaths dated back to 1940 and ended with the last fallen soldier who fell in 2006. The last 22 photos were of the students from Safed who lost their lives in the terrorist attack here in Ma’alot in 1974. Their faces are not dissimilar to those of my students who populate my classrooms almost 45 years later. The existential threat that has forever hung over our nation has never dampened our spirits. The future of the Israeli miracle looks bright as we enter our eighth decade. The feeling of security can be misleading: we raise and educate our children and when they finish high school we send them off to the army. And we pray for their safety and for safety of our country. Rafi Sackville, formerly of Cedarhurst, teaches in Ort Maalot in Western Galil.

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Reb Aharon’s grandmother may have been suspected, but the British weren’t about to search her. He told us how he almost lost his life and of the many friends he lost. At the war’s end he was able to return to school. All students were given high grades, but this didn’t make Reb Aharon or his schoolmates happy, for returning to school was the most difficult day for him. Upon entering the classroom he noticed just how many desks were empty. Ofra Ben Gigi told us of her totally assimilated family in Padua, Italy, and the miracle of her grandfather’s eventual Aliyah. Yosef Gur, a young man in early 30s, is one of the leaders of Acharay, an organization which specializes in helping youngsters pre-army and army, who come from the periphery and/or difficult family situations. And then there is Rafi Biton, one of the most energetic and enterprising men I know. He runs the kiddushim at shul, entertains young kids

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on Shabbat afternoon with divrei Torah and activities, and, on occasions like Yom Ha’atzmaut, decom rates the shul. The balloons in the accompanying photo gives one a taste of Rafi’s energy. The stories we heard emanated from different generations, but what they shared in common was the incredible energy, the initiative, and the undying spirit eternal optimism that is Israel. These weren’t the only stories we heard during the week. On Yom Hazikaron thousands gathered in the central park in Ma’alot to pay their respects to the over 23,000 Israeli citizens who lost their lives

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themselves against attacks by the Arabs, but also by the British, who had no compunction about shooting anyone in their line of fire. After an attack on one of the British positions, the two assailants fled to Kiryat Moshe. They were never found. Moreover, their weapons were not discovered. Reb Aharon’s grandmother was ailing at the time and she was bedridden. When the British raided their home they never suspected that the weapons they were looking for were hidden under her skirts. Whereas they wouldn’t hesitate to shoot people, they maintained a high degree of morality when it came to women.

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Caesarius, the leader of a band of assassins, was taken captive by an opposing kingdom. “Give me your daggers,” said one of the generals, “or you are to be executed. But since you killed so many of our knights, we shall give you a small test. You must say a statement. If the statement is true, we will throw you in the deep end of the river. If the sentence is false, you will be subject to hanging.” What should Caesarius say?

Stanley told Harvey about the most amazing experience that he had:

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2. Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new car. 3. Occasionally your car would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason you would simply accept this.

5. Macintosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive –but would run on only five percent of the roads. 6. The oil, water temperature, and al-

“Wow,” responded Harvey, “that is amazing. So, how much did you win?” “Nothing,” Stanley replied, “my horse came in seventh place.”

For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash every day.

4. Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine.

“On July 7th, I had a most unusual day. I woke up at exactly 7:07, stumbled to my refrigerator for a drink and noticed that my wife bought 7-UP. I got dressed, went downstairs, and caught the number 7 bus to go to my office on 77th street. While sitting in my office on the 7th floor, it dawned on me that there’s something going on with me and the number 7 today. So I went to the race track and placed a $777 bet on the number 7 horse in the seventh race, whose name was Seventh Heaven, to win.”

ternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single “This Car Has Performed an Illegal Operation” warning light. 7.

The airbag system would ask “Are you sure?” before deploying.

8. Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio antenna. 9. Every time a new car was introduced, car buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car. 10. You’d have to press the “Start” button to turn the engine “off.”

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Born in April, his classics include Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice Place where President Lincoln was shot Third mission to the moon The more there is, the more you sneeze One if by land, two if by sea Capital of the Confederate states One of two things that’s guaranteed in life #42 joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and broke the color barrier Largest library in the world

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Confederate general who ended the Civil War by officially surrendering on April 9, 1865 3. Famous 1906 earthquake rocked this city 4. America’s pastime 5. The Unsinkable 6. This state entered the Union on April 28, 1788 7. The first president took his oath of office in this city 9. The third U.S. president 10. The player who broke Babe Ruth’s homerun record 13. National Month 14. This happens in April so that we can get May flowers

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What Would You Do If… Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW of The Navidaters

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Our daughter Gila is 26 years old. She has worked for a mid-size company for the past four years. During that time, she would often mention a co-worker of hers, who I’ll call Bob, because she was always struck by how sweet and easy to talk to he was. He is Jewish but grew up totally non-affiliated. The two of them often work on projects together and therefore got to know each other fairly well.

Gila would sometimes comment that, unlike so many of the men she went out with, Bob was so different. No airs, no issues, no pressure. Just a really nice guy, who always made her feel smart and important and seemed to care about what she had to say. My husband and I were never thrilled to hear her bring up Bob, but she assured us that they were just associates and that we had nothing to worry about and that she could hardly ignore him since their work brought them together on that level. Well, our worst fears were just realized. Gila told us that Bob has recently started learning with a rabbi he met and is interested in becoming a ba’al teshuva because he admires Gila so much and wants to learn more about her world in the hope of the two of them having a future together. Obviously, we have nothing against ba’al teshuvas, in fact, we admire them enormously. But if his motivation is to marry Gila – it makes us very suspicious. We feel like we’re in a bind. Gila is not a baby and we can hardly tell her what she can and can’t do. Plus, she’s not about to change jobs in order to distance herself from Bob. But this whole situation is making us very worried. Sadly, Bob makes Gila feel like no other man she’s dated has ever made her feel. And that’s what frightens us so much. Any suggestions regarding what we should or could be doing right now? Should we be worried?

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The Panel The Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz, M.S. our concern is valid. If things are as described, Bob’s motivation is to understand the Orthodox world that Gila is part of and to explore joining it as a pre-requisite for eventual marriage. The process for understanding the Torah world, committing to its beliefs and changing one’s lifestyle is long and deep. It requires study, experience and introspection. It will not happen overnight. During the process, Bob and Gila will be sharing this journey and communicating about it. This could help deepen their relationship as they discuss beliefs, practices and worldviews. Meanwhile, there are some things you can do. Get to know Bob in casual surroundings outside of your home. You may not want to have him experience observance only through your family. Bringing him home may feel like a step that’s too personal, too close for this point in their relationship. Do reach out to the rabbi Bob is studying with and develop a relationship with him. Share your concerns. He can share his impressions of Bob from time to time. He may suggest that Bob experience Shabbosim and holidays in other venues and communities than yours. If you are in touch, he can help Bob explore multiple forms of Orthodoxy and those aspects which are challenging for him in particular. You don’t want Gila and your family to be Bob’s only guide to exploring Yiddishkeit. Talk to your own rabbi as well. He knows Gila and he knows you. He may offer some guidance, contacts and insight. It would be nice if Gila understood and could articulate what about Bob makes her feel special and how these feelings are different than those evoked by others. Does

Gila know what it is about Bob that touches her particularly? What qualities does she see in him? Does she show insight into their relationship or does she simply feel? These are important questions. Gila is an adult and you can’t tell her to explain herself or go into therapy. You can, however, get some guidance on how to communicate with her so that she is self-aware and honest about what is going on inside herself, in her relationship with Bob and during his journey. She most certainly has fears and concerns, too. Encourage her to talk to her mentor/rabbi/therapist as Bob continues to study and learn. All of you understand that there is a process involved here. There are also some negotiables and non-negotiables. With a lot of guidance and time, these can be clarified and worked through. Don’t just wait and see. Act carefully and wisely. And don’t forget to daven for siyata dishmaya.

The Mother Sarah Schwartz Schreiber, P.A. he situation you are confronting gives parents insomnia. You send your sheltered child out into the workplace and her eyes are opened to tempting possibilities – people more sophisticated than in her orthodox circles; guys more worldly than the ones she dates. And now, presenting Bob! You are right about one thing: Gila is not a baby; she has a mind of her own. But, as her mother, you can talk to her, calmly and lovingly. The conversation may contain the following… “Okay, so Bob makes you feel smart and important, so what else is new? He doesn’t know the bracha for water. He enjoys cheeseburgers. His family is riddled with intermarriage.

“How beautiful that you, with your refined, frum, solid upbringing, have inspired him to learn more about his heritage. Will his recent interest in you be enough to make him a sincere shomer Torah and mitzvos? Someone committed to learning about the intricacies of Shabbos, kashrus and myriad other halachos? “Time will tell. It may take years before Bob has studied enough, practiced enough and has proven himself a true ba’al teshuvah. Are you, Gila, strong enough, religiously, to be his mentor? Do you care enough about Bob to put your life on hold for him for the next few years?” A calm, practical reality check may open Gila’s eyes and provide the change of heart you fervently pray for.

The Shadchan Michelle Mond ou seem to be experiencing one of the nightmares of every frum Jewish mother and my heart goes out to you. On the outset, let’s establish our iron-clad objective: Doing our best that your daughter doesn’t fall into the trap of marrying this non-frum boy. Yes, there are quite a few stories in Chazal about the frum girl who draws her husband to utmost devotion to Yiddishkeit. However, it is safe to assume that most girls (or boys) nowadays are nowhere close to that level of piety, so let’s fully abandon that notion. Let’s jump to the best-case scenario and assume that Bob is indeed truly genuine. He had no previous inclination or motivation to lead a frum lifestyle, but now that he met your daughter, he is intrigued and interested in becoming frum. However, if his motivations and inspiration are fueled by his relationship

"Do you care enough about Bob to put your life on hold for him for the next few years?"

with your daughter, rather than a love of Yiddishkeit and a desire to become close to Hashem, then his status as a ba’al teshuvah is on a shaky, unsteady foundation. At the current moment, his relationships both with your daughter and with Yiddishkeit are fresh, new and intriguing. How long is that expected to last? Suppose the two marry, only for Bob to grow frustrated with Yiddishkeit. The attention to detail, the amount of learning halachos and Hebrew, the financial and mental commitment to kosher and a Jewish education – it’s just not for him. With no true, strong inherent interest or foundation in Yiddishkeit, the whole frumkeit façade can come toppling down in an instant. At that point, your daughter might be faced with only one of two choices: tolerate Bob as a non-frum husband or divorce him. Your daughter’s life can be transformed to a horror story and the magnitude of anguish and headache she will experience will be indescribable. Their marriage would be akin to a beautiful house built on a Styrofoam foundation. Have a conversation with your daughter in a relaxed, public location, such as a café. Iterate how much you love her and how you have her absolute best interests in mind ever since she was born. Suggest that she distance herself from him and make it clear that their relationship cannot continue. Be gen-

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oncern is valid and understandable. In order for Bob to be with Gila, it seems he would have to become frum. Watching your daughter enter a serious relationship with a man who is making major life changes in order to be with your daughter would concern any rational parent. My hope is that Gila has these concerns as well. We know that changing for another person is rarely a good idea. And what happens if Bob changes his mind a few years down the road? What happens if Bob’s passion for frumkeit fizzles out and Gila is left feeling empty or resentful? I’m sure you have many what if questions.

G i l a is a 26 -yea r- old g r o w n w om an. Fighting with her about this would be pointless, and, if anything, will send her right into Bob’s arms. Threatening her or making sweeping statements about this relationship will send her running for the hills. As hard as it is, your only true choice is acceptance. Show interest in Bob, show interest in her relationship with Bob. Do not put him down. Before each time you know Bob will come up in conversation, practice your calmest “acceptance look” in the mirror. Make

sure your body is relaxed; your teeth aren’t clenched, you’re tak ing nice deep breaths and you aren’t giving off an iota of judgment. When you can approach Gila from a stance of acceptance, you then will have created your best chance of speaking about this relationship with her. You can ask her about her feelings and if she has concerns herself. You can ask whether she has thought of the what ifs and how it will impact her in the future. I don’t get any sense of the quality of your relationship with your daughter from your email or whether or not she is impulsive or thinks things through. My hope is that she thinks things through. Keep communication with Gila open and non-judgmental as she figures out her relationship with Bob. Ultimately, as scary as it is to watch

Before each time you know Bob will come up in conversation, practice your calmest "acceptance look" in the mirror.

that Gila feels comfortable sharing with you her concerns. Again, this is not how you anticipated Gila’s life to look, and I’m sure how she anticipated it to look. And we don’t know anything for sure right now. But it’s important to keep an open and accepting mind. Sometimes one’s greatest brachos are packaged in ways we totally don’t even recognize.

our children make mistakes that we can see a mile coming, sometimes we have to allow them the space to do so. Your new mantra should be “give Bob a chance.” And most importantly, just be there for Gila, so she will trust you when she needs guidance. Sincerely, Jennifer

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slowly, organically, and seemingly respectfully. I’ve met way too many ba’al teshuvas over the years who have made the most wonderful spouses. Therefore, to “pu-pu” this relationship right off the cuff sounds narrow-minded to me. The fact that Bob is interested in learning about Yiddishkeit and has reached out to a rabbi is very encouraging. If you tell your daughter to run from Bob, because you don’t have the imagination to see how this could turn out to be a good thing, I’m guessing she will push back and immediately run right into Bob’s arms. I think the only important tool you can use is communication – encouraging Gila to proceed slowly and with caution, not to make any rash decisions and likewise for Bob. He probably has no idea what he will be getting into when it comes to Yiddishkeit. So for both of their sakes, they ought to slow things down, act maturely and see where it goes. Make sure you don’t create tension between the two of you so

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my close friends, that life is rarely neat and simple. There are many complications that come along and though we all start out wanting and expecting storybook lives, wherein everyone does and gets everything they dreamed of, this is not necessarily how things play out. In a perfect world, we all meet and marry others exactly like ourselves and live wonderful lives exactly like our parents. But we don’t live in a perfect world. Your daughter is by no means old, but she is also no longer 21 and not likely to be getting set up constantly. My guess is that she’s gone out with one too many men who did not have the right social skills and level of maturity to make her feel any connection to them. Along comes Bob – and something special seems to be taking place between the two of them,

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tle; your daughter is currently living her own situation, while you have the advantage of being an objective outsider. I presume that you and your husband have a loving, trusting relationship with your daughter; the stronger your relationship is, the easier accomplishing your goal will be. Nevertheless, don’t expect this to be an easy conversation. May Hashem grant you the ability to reach her heart, and open her eyes and mind to listen. We are cheering you on!

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Space: The New Frontier of Warfare By David Ignatius

itting at the controls of a Boeing space-flight simulator, “docking” the company’s planned “Starliner” craft with an imaginary space station, you begin to understand why the Pentagon is so focused on such advanced systems. Space is the new frontier of warfare. That was the theme of a “Space Symposium” last week that gathered thousands of military and corporate experts from around the globe. A version of the Boeing simulator may someday be training the 21st-century version of fighter pilots. The future battle may be in the heavens. But you can already see a turf war developing over who should control U.S. space-warfighting capability – with the White House, Congress and the military services jockeying over how to allocate hundreds of billions of dollars and scores of senior Pentagon command positions. But let’s start with the threat, as described by U.S. military officials here. Since the glory days of the first moon walk in 1969, Americans have had a benign view of space, as an area of uncontested U.S. dominance. When we thought about adversaries, they were from another planet. But animating nearly every military presentation here was the message that China and Russia are now aggressively challenging U.S. primacy in space – potentially threatening satellites used for military communications, targeting and battlefield management.

“I cannot think of a military mission that does not depend on space,” Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson told the symposium, warning that “Russia and China are developing capabilities to disable our satellites.” Gen. Dave Goldfein, the Air Force chief of staff, repeated like a mantra the phrase “Always the predator, never the prey,” in describing how his service views its mission in space.

says that when the Pentagon first described space threats to President Obama in June 2013, officials warned him that the space-arms race “has already started.” “For the last 10 years, our competitive advantage in space has eroded steadily,” argues John Hamre, a former deputy secretary of defense who heads the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “There is genuine alarm

An arms race in space, as dreadful as that sounds, is already underway.

An arms race in space, as dreadful as that sounds, is already underway. As the throngs at the symposium attest, it will be a bonanza for the Pentagon and its contractors. But there’s broad agreement among analysts that the vulnerability of U.S. systems to attack is real. “The threat is quite serious,” says Bob Work, who was deputy defense secretary in the Obama administration. He notes that Russia and China have demonstrated the ability to jam space communications, blind optical sensors with lasers, launch direct-ascent anti-satellite weapons, and operate co-orbital anti-satellite weapons. Work

at the scale and momentum of the activities of our adversaries,” he says. Though there’s broad agreement that the U.S. needs to defend its spacebased assets better, there’s a political argument about who should have responsibility for that mission. The Air Force, not surprisingly, insists that it should take the lead. Goldfein told the symposium that the Air Force now is responsible for 90 percent of the military’s space activities, and that it will bring to future space operations “the same passion and sense of ownership we apply to air.” But some skeptics in Congress and

the Trump administration argue that the U.S. needs a new “space force” to oversee the emerging domain of battle. The House proposed last year that this space component should be quasi-independent of the Air Force, the way the Marines operate alongside the Navy; the Senate disagreed. President Trump seemed initially to favor a separate space force, but officials say the administration is studying the issue. The Air Force lost credibility with Congress over the past decade, Hamre argues, because of concerns that it was slow to recognize the threat from adversaries and was “unwilling to sacrifice other programs to fix the increasingly obvious shortcomings in the space program.” But Work argues that because of the bureaucratic confusion and delay involved, creating a new force probably isn’t sensible. The Air Force’s best argument for retaining primacy is that it’s ready to take risks, and even tolerate failures, in building the systems that will quickly reduce U.S. vulnerability. Wilson told me that in her office, she displays some artifacts from the first U.S. spy satellite program, known as “Corona,” to remind herself and Air Force colleagues that “good failure” can be essential. Corona failed 12 tests in a row before it finally succeeded. “We built exquisite glass houses in a world without stones,” Wilson told the symposium. But the old era of uncontested space appears to be over. (c) 2018, Washington Post Writers Group

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Remembering the Fallen By Avi Heiligman

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trian journalist and playwright who was so taken aback by the Dreyfus Affair and the anti-Semitism in Europe that he sought to create a Jewish homeland. The First Zionist Congress was held in 1897 in Switzerland and was chaired by Herzl. The congress, now held in Yerushalayim, has been convening on a regular basis since then and was instrumental in placing the Jewish State in Israel. Herzl had reached out to Great Britain who proposed putting the Jewish State first in the Sinai Peninsula and then Uganda. He died 45 years before Israel was established and was buried near Vienna. Even before the Israeli War of Independence had concluded, the Israeli government wanted to bring Herzl to Eretz Yisrael. A debate ensued as to whether he should be buried in an existing cemetery or in a new area. Har Hatzofim (Mount Scopus) was a popular choice as some members of the committee wanted to create a “national pantheon.” In the end, a new place in Yerusha-

layim facing Har HaZeisim was established. In 1949, Herzl’s remains were moved to Har Herzl, and it was named in his memory. Two years after Herzl was reburied, the government established the national cemetery on Har Herzl. Some fallen soldiers from the War of Independence had already been buried on the north slope and this was the next step to honor the young nation’s fallen. A debate arose as to whether political figures as well as those that served in the military should be buried in the cemetery. As a result, several sections on Har Herzl were dedicated to people of particular causes. The heads of the World Zionist Organization, Ze’ev Jabotinsky, Herzl’s family, as well as the remains from the Bulgarian refugee ship Salvador and the Moroccan Jews on the Egoz were all buried in the cemetery. The National Civil Cemetery is on the south side of Har Herzl. On the western side of the cemetery sits the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial.

Several other memorials have been erected over the years. Jewish soldiers who served in the Red Army and Polish Army during World War II have separate memorials there as well Yishuv members who served in the British Army during the same war. In 1997, the Victims of Acts of Terror Memorial was opened in the National Civil Cemetery. The Israeli version of the Tomb of the Unknown is called the Garden of the Missing in Action. Established in 2003, the garden memorializes those serving in the pre-Israel forces in Eretz Yisrael and in the IDF after 1948 whose burial places are unknown. The names of the sailors who were on the INS Dakar when she sunk in 1968 are included in this memorial. Every year, on the seventh of Adar, a memorial service takes place. The seventh of Adar is the day that Moshe Rabbeinu died. Since only Hashem knows where he is buried, it was deemed appropriate to memorialize those whose burial places unknown on the same day.

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ozens of countries around the world have national cemeteries that serve as a resting place for their military elite, officials and others that have served their countries. Some, like the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Japan, are dedicated to one particular war, while others, like Mirogoj Cemetery in Croatia, were established to inter people from all backgrounds and religions. Many have an area dedicated to fallen war participants who are still MIA, Missing in Action. In the United States, there is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Most of these countries have one cemetery dedicated for these purposes with some having two. Each of the Koreas have three. The United States has 147 (a topic for another article). The Israeli National Cemetery is located on Har Herzl, and its history goes back to the Israeli War of Independence. Har Herzl is named after the founder of the political form of Zionism. Theodor Herzl was an Aus-

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Not all military personnel are allowed to be buried on Har Herzl. Soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Valor and those who were killed while serving, as well as Israeli Police who have fallen during the line of duty have places in the cemetery. In addition to the cemetery and

memorials, Har Herzl is host to other buildings and tributes. The Herzl Museum details the work of Theodore Herzl, and Midreshet Har Herzl is an education center next to the museum. The Garden of Nations – Gan Ha’Umos – is a park filled with trees planted by leaders of foreign

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nations visiting Israel. The topic of cemeteries and wars are not easy to talk about. However, history is here to remind of us the ultimate sacrifice of many who died in the fight for our freedom. Remembering the fallen and learning about their history is a vital step in secur-

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Israel: 1948 and Now Historian Dr. Benny Morris Analyzes the Past 70 Years

A couple of thousand Palestinian men swept up the hill toward the main [palace] entrance [in Amman on July 18, 1948]... screaming abuse and demanding that the lost towns should be reconquered at once... The king [of Jordan] appeared at the top of the main steps of the building; he was a short dignified figure wearing white robes and headdress. He paused for a moment, surveying the seething mob before, then walked down the steps to push his way through the line of guardsmen into the thick of the demonstrators. He went up to a prominent individual, who was shouting at the top of his voice, and dealt him a violent blow to the side of the head with the flat of his hand. The recipient of the blow stopped yelling... and the king could be heard roaring: â&#x20AC;&#x153;So you want to fight the Jews, do you? Very well, there is a recruiting office for the army at the back of my house... go there and enlist! The rest of you, get ... down the hillside!â&#x20AC;? Most of the crowd got ... down the hillside, indeed... -Excerpt from 1948: The First Arab-Israeli War by Benny Morris

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r. Benny Morris is a historian, a journalist and a professor of history in the Middle East Studies department of Ben-Gurion University. He is also the prolific author of 10 books, including 1948: A History of the First Arab-Israeli War. Born in Israel in 1948 to Jewish immigrants from the United Kingdom, Morris grew up in Israel and New York City, graduating from Ramaz Yeshiva High School in 1966. Morris completed his undergraduate studies in history at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and received his doctorate in modern European history from the University of Cambridge. He recently served as the Goldman Visiting Israeli Professor at Georgetown University during the 2015-2016 academic year. After graduation from Cambridge, Morris returned to Jerusalem and worked as a correspondent for The Jerusalem Post. During his time there, Morris’s inquisitiveness led him on a journey of the study of Israel’s history and to his first book, The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem, 1947–1949, in 1988, which was later rewritten and re-re-

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leased in 2004. As a historian, Morris’s books rely largely on the documentation available to him at the time of writing, yet he has faced criticism from those who believe his work to be biased in one way or another. In 1948, Morris examined the several factors that helped establish Israel’s independence and that, at the same time, led to the tenuous situation between the surrounding nations and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict. In a recent conversation with

ber 1947. The Arab states and the Palestinian Arabs rejected that resolution and attacked the Jewish settlements and the Zionist enterprise in Palestine, which was called the Yishuv. The Zionists accepted the UN resolution and the partition of Palestine into two states, one Jewish and one Arab, but they had to defend themselves against Arab attacks, so they defended themselves. After four months of Palestinian Arab attacks, the Zionists went on the offensive in April 1948 and be-

Essentially Israel has to, and has always had to, depend on itself. TJH, Dr. Morris reviewed the events surrounding Israel’s War of Independence and the ultimate Israeli victory and explains the various threats facing the State of Israel, both then and now. You lay out the different phases of the 1948 war in your book, 1948: A History of the First A rab-Israeli War. Can you describe them? The United Nations decided to partition Palestine and issued a resolution to that effect in Novem-

gan conquering Arab settlements towns and villages. Essentially, they crushed the Arab militias. In May 1948, the Arab states armies’ invaded Palestine and some of them, including Egypt, Syria and Iraq, attacked the Jewish State, which was just declared on the 14th of May. They attacked on the 15 th of May. From that point on, Israel essentially defended itself against these Arab attacks, eventually beating the Arabs and conquering more territory in Palestine. The second stage of the war, which was from May 1948 to January 1949, in which the Arabs states attacked the state of Israel and Israel defended itself and then counter-attacked – that

was like a conventional war between states. What were some of the biggest revelations you discovered through research for 1948? The book 1948, in some parts, repeats things written in the previous books. Due to the creation of the refugee problem, I suppose the important point there was that on the one hand there was no general policy or ideology of expelling the Arabs, but on the other hand, 700,000 Arabs became what were called refugees, mostly as a result of Israeli actions – that is attacks and threats of attacks. So both of these things undermine narratives, the first one on the Arab side, the second one on the Jewish side. Can you tell me about the feedback you’ve received over the years from left- and rightwing groups on your many works? Generally, I’ve tried to write the books on the basis of documentation that was available when I started in the 1980s, and many of the things I found and put in my books were not appreciated by lots of people. The right-wingers and the Labor party people in Israel didn’t like revelations about Israeli atrocities and misdeeds in 1948, and the left-wingers didn’t like some of my political writing about the current situation, which tends to blame the Arabs, and the Palestinians especially, for the lack of progress towards peace. The Arabs wouldn’t accept the two-state solution when it

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was offered 70 years ago – has much changed? The Arab world in general – that means the hundreds of millions of Arabs that live in the streets of Cairo and Damascus and Bagdad and in Ramallah and Nablus and the West Bank – these hundreds of millions of Arabs did not accept Israel’s existence. They didn’t accept Israel’s existence and establishment in 1948 and continued to resist Israel’s existence; they didn’t like Israel being there. They believe the land is Islamic; they believe the land belongs to the Arabs and there should be no Jewish state. I don’t think that has changed at all over the past 70 years. What did change over the past 70 years is that some of the governments, the regimes, the leadership of some of the Arab states, decided that there was no point in continuing this war and to consider, let’s perhaps somehow coexist. Two countries, Jordan and Egypt, decided let’s make peace with Israel. So there are peace treaties and there is actual peace, non-bellig-

erence between Israel with Egypt since 1979, and Israel with Jordan since 1994. Other Arab states haven’t made peace with Israel and the Arab street – this includes Egypt and Jordan – don’t really like Israel, don’t accept Israel’s existence, but they live with it. The Palestinians are something different in the sense that Israel is occupying them. There are Palestinians who’ve lived since 1948 as equal citizens of the Israeli state; and there are many more Palestinians that live in areas which Israel in some ways controls in the West Bank and Gaza Strip; and there 4 or 5 million – in Israel there are 1.5 million – but 5 million living in some way under Israeli control. With them, negotiations haven’t prospered and peace hasn’t been achieved – even with great advancements, peace hasn’t been achieved. Many reviews on your writings have said that you’ve changed your viewpoint over the years, most specifically

after the year 2000. Did your viewpoint on the situation indeed change over the years? My viewpoint on the history hasn’t changed; my books on the history are exactly the same. Before the year 2000 and after the year 2000, they say the same thing. What there is a difference in is in my political writing, in my journalism, which is apart from the historiography. I have tended since 2000 to essentially be critical of the Arab side – that is the Palestinian Arab side – for not willing to make peace. That’s what it’s really all about – to saying “no” continuously. Israel has had governments which were willing to make a go for a two-state solution in the year 2000, before that and after that. In the year 2008, Israel proposed a two-state deal with Abbas, the current president of the Palestinian Authority. In 2000 Barak and Clinton proposed a two-state deal to Arafat, the traditional leader of the Palestinians since 1969, and he said “no,” so that’s been the problem. There are now Israeli leaders

also who don’t want the two-state solution, but over the decades since the 1980s most Israeli leaders have been willing to have a two-state solution and have proposed partitioning Palestine into two states, one Jewish, one Arab, but when it came to the punch the Arabs have always said “no.” This is the problem. Even though some of them sometimes say and tell the Western press, “Yes, yes we support a two-state solution,” when it comes down to it and they have to sign something they say no, and that’s been the problem. So that’s what my political writing has been saying –and a lot of left-wingers don’t like that. They continue to believe that the Palestinians are sincere when they say they want peace on the basis of a two-state solution. I don’t think they’re sincere; I think they’re playing a game. What would you say they actually want? They want all of Palestine. That’s what they’ve always wanted. This is what they have wanted since the

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battles, never American troops stationed there or fighting its battles. It’s always been Israelis who’ve done the defending of Israel, and that’s how it should remain. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia recently declared Israel’s right to exist. Do you believe this is a true, positive step towards an alliance or is it just words? It’s very positive. Saudi Arabia has traditionally been one of the

son for the constant bias towards Israel and it always being perceived by the world in a negative light? Israel is a small country and relatively weak – politically, economically. However, warfare always means collateral damage. It always means innocent civilians will be shot and killed; this is what happens in wars. Missiles are not always accurate and since Israel is busy fighting – and it’s fighting against enemies who are imbedded in civilian

Their motivation was very clear – they wanted to survive and they wanted their relatives living behind them to survive, so they fought well. strongest opponents of Israel’s existence, and this man, who seems to be wanting to revolutionize Saudi Arabia and its policies, is saying the right things about possible eventual peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia – and that would be a wonderful thing. What do you think is the rea-

populations – this is what’s happening with Hamas and Israel across the Gaza border, Hamas basically hides behind civilians. So when Israel attacks Hamas, some people are going to get hurt who are next to the Hamas terrorists and since, as I say, Israel is sort of weak, people criticize it a lot for things which other countries would do and do much,

What would you say is the greatest threat to Israel today? There are a whole variety of threats. One of them is that the Arab world – or the Muslim world, which is larger than the Arab world – hasn’t accepted Israel’s right to exist and sees Israel as illegitimate, and if it can, will go to war against Israel. Leading the pack at the moment is Iran, which calls for Israel’s destruction. Iran, which potentially has nuclear bombs, at some point will be able to enforce that and will be able to carry out Israel’s destruction – so that’s an existential threat down the road. In addition to that, Israel itself is divided into a whole lot of political and ethnic segments. Twenty percent of the population is Arab and they don’t really want to live under Jewish domination even if it’s a democracy; they prefer to be ruled by Arabs. So you’ve got 20 percent of people in the land who are potentially disloyal – I’m not saying they’re disloyal now, but potentially disloyal people. In addition, the Jews in Israel are very sharply divided between right and left, between religious and

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What about the alliances that Israel has and its relationship and dependence on the United States? Do you think that Israel can trust President Trump or any other allies? The only ally Israel really has is the American alliance. This has been true more or less since 1948. I personally would not rely overly on President Trump – one never knows what he really believes or thinks or wants, and perhaps he doesn’t either. So Israel basically has to depend on its own strength and get support where it can and when it can. At the moment America supports Israel, that is President Trump supports Israel, and that’s nice, but I wouldn’t put all my eggs in that basket and would try and find other friends as well. Israel has some friends in Europe, but essentially Israel has to, and has always had to, depend on itself. Unlike some other American allies, Israel has always only had Israeli troops fighting its

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How do you think Israel should be dealing with Hamas and Abbas at this point? You have to manage the conflicts. You can continue to propose and say, “Let’s meet, let’s negotiate peace,” and we should continue to say that and look like were doing that – but the problem is, they don’t really want to negotiate and this is the reality. They don’t want to negotiate a two-state solution, so what you have to do is control the conflict. You have to keep it at a low burner to keep it with minimal violence, that’s the best way. Hamas says it wants to destroy Israel, so you have to hit them when they hit you – if they shoot rockets you have to hit them back – this is the way you can somehow manage the conflict. If you don’t, you’ll be inundated by rockets and terrorists.

much worse and don’t get criticized for. Who ever hears anyone protest against the Russians bombing civilians in Syria in the streets of New York and the streets of Paris? You don’t see protests against Russia and they’re killing far, far more people than Israel ever killed among the Palestinians – so it’s about relative strengths of power and how people react to them. In addition to that, the Arab world, the Muslim world, has a lot of economic clout – they invest in things, they run ads in newspapers and invest in all sorts of NGO’s – and so these people naturally will tend towards what the Muslim narrative or argument is at a certain point and it’s always anti-Israeli. There’s always anti-Semitism, which also exists in the West and in the Muslim populations, which says basically whatever a Jew does is wrong and certainly whatever Israel does is wrong and which condemns Israel whether it’s right or wrong.

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birth of the Palestinian national movement in the 1920s. They want all of Palestine with no Jewish State, preferably without any Jews, but they want all of Palestine, and that’s the problem. There are also some Jews who want all of Palestine, but I think most Israeli Jews would agree to a two-state solution.

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non-religious, and any of these can sort of explode internally – I’m not saying they’re going to bring down the State in the immediate sense, but they are potentially a real problem. So Israel has real external and internal threats to its existence. Do you have any thoughts on BDS being a real threat to Israel’s existence to consider as well? BDS is a movement which is partly based on misconceptions on what is happening, partly on prejudices against Israel which includes anti-Semitism. BDS seems to be aiming to destroy Israel that is, it’s against Israel’s existence – not Israel’s policies. If that’s their aim, and that what it’s based on, then there’s a real problem with BDS. Would you say it’s also somewhat systematic and being promoted a lot from the Arab world? It’s also being promoted – it’s something that people don’t pay attention to really. It’s the Arab education systems in the Syrian schools, in the Egyptian schools, in the Palestinian schools. Universally, systematically, the children are brought up to hate Israel. This also happens in countries which have peace with Israel – in other words, Egypt is formally at peace with Israel but its education system promotes hatred of Israel among its young from the age of three and onwards, and this will clearly bring into existence mature people who are all haters of Israel without thinking about it. This is how they were brought up, like Christians in the West brought up under the Catholic Church for centuries hating the Jews. It wasn’t something to think about; that’s how they were brought up, it’s their mother’s milk. The same applies to Arabs, and I suppose Muslims in most places – certainly in the Arab world – and that’s a real problem. What do you see as the future in the Arab-Israeli conflict? More of the same. I don’t see any solution because the other side doesn’t want a solution and at present in Israel also there are people in

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charge who don’t want a two-state solution. So, I don’t see a two-state solution occurring anytime – probably not in my lifetime, is what I would say. What are your thoughts on the potential embassy move? Will that be a big game-changer in any way? I think it’s natural. I think it’s been an anomaly and unintelligible why the world community has not

quered East Jerusalem and said that their capital is “United Jerusalem,” but there’s no reason for the world community to not to move their embassies to West Jerusalem and recognize that this is Israel’s capital. If a Palestinian state eventually emerges and they want East Jerusalem as their capital, the world can recognize that as their capital. But it doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be acceptance of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, which is sensible, and

They want all of Palestine with no Jewish State, preferably without any Jews... and that’s the problem. recognized West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Israel is the only country in the world which has decided “this is our capital” and the world doesn’t recognize it! Everywhere else – Moscow, Berlin – everybody recognizes them. In 1967 Israel con-

that’s what should have been done long ago. One of the good things President Trump has done is recognize and accept that as Israel’s capital. What would you say was

the secret to Israel’s success during the war in 1948? In 1948 there was no secret – there were 630,000 Jews in Palestine in 1948. There were 1.2 million Arabs living in Palestine at the time – in other words twice as many – and there were tens of millions of Arabs living around the area. How did the 630,000 people beat these tens of millions? As explained in my book 1948, they were well-organized, they were well led, they were more or less united. They had a lot of experienced soldiers, since Jews had fought on the Allied side in World War II with many of them returning to Palestine, they had ready-made experienced soldiers in their army. The Palestinians were disorganized and the Arab states were not very efficient – they weren’t led well, the armies didn’t invest great sums of money preparing their armies. The Jews who were very small in number had financial assets and were able to translate that into military power – and that’s why they won. They were also, of course, highly motivated. The Jews had just suffered a Holocaust where six million of their brothers and sisters and cousins had been killed in Europe. This was three years before the 1948 war, so they were highly motivated because they thought if the Arabs win the war they will slaughter and commit a second holocaust and kill all the Jews in Palestine. Their motivation was very clear – they wanted to survive and they wanted their relatives living behind them to survive, so they fought well. Their motivation was much higher than those of the Arab forces, who didn’t face existential threat. They were mostly simple invaders from the outside coming from Iraq or Egypt to fight Jews in Palestine – it wasn’t their war. Any closing thoughts or messages for Israel’s 70th anniversary? The Israeli victory was people doing what they were supposed to do and doing it well. It is the only democracy in the Middle East. The Jews can rejoice because they have a state – and they should celebrate having that state.

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It is well known that some people are scared of frightening pictures and images. At first glance, that does not seem logical. It is only a picture, so why does it scare us so? We find a similar phenomenon with a phobia called “pediophobia” which is the fear of dolls. Yes, you read that correctly. There are people who are afraid of cute dolls. This certainly makes no sense. Dolls do not look scary and they even look adorable. Why should anybody be afraid of them? In this column, we have discussed many times that many mental health issues are related to the disconnect between our conscious and subconscious minds. This phobia is an interesting twist on that same concept. There is a part of our brain that constantly scans our environment and tries to make sense of all of the data that is streaming in via our senses. Since this is an unconscious process, errors can happen that our conscious brain has difficulty counteracting. A doll offers a particularly difficult task for our brains as it looks human but in reality it is not. This can potentially set off alarms in our brain as we are unsure how to process the information. Many researchers believe that this is the cause of pediophobia. This may also the cause of “coulrophobia” which is the fear of clowns. Clowns are human beings, of course, but their facial features are not typical of what you would find in a regular person. The difficulty that this poses to the subconscious can cause one to feel the emotion of fear when coming in contact with a clown. Many of these phobias begin in childhood, as children have an es-

pecially difficult time comprehending phenomena that deviate from the norm. Once the fear is formed in the psyche, it can persist into adulthood. If this is what happens in the mind when exposed to benign images, how much more so can our minds be affected when exposed to frightening images. When we are exposed to scary pictures, our subconscious can have a hard time realizing that what we are looking at is merely a picture. We might consciously understand that an image is not representative of reality, but that might not be fully understood by our subconscious brain. Our brain can get stuck on the image as it tries to figure it out. This process can persist into our sleep and potentially cause nightmares. Sometimes a person can be exposed to an image that has personal meaning, such as images of the Holocaust. Our mind will have an even harder time realizing that this picture is not representative of what is happening right now since there is an emotional connection between the person viewing the image and what the image represents. Trauma, in general, occurs in the subconscious. Although frightening images are not examples of “real” trauma, it can still be illustrative of how difficult it can be when our mind gets stuck as a result of a traumatic event. This is a service of Relief Resources. Relief is an organization that provides mental health referrals, education, and support to the frum community. Rabbi Yisrael Slansky is director of the Baltimore branch of Relief. He can be contacted at 410-448-8356 or at yslansky@reliefhelp.org

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Dips can be utilized in many culinary applications. Chimichurri dip or barbecue mayo can be applied to chicken before grilling, as a salad dressing or on a mouthwatering, crispy, chewy steak sandwich. Roasted red pepper dip is great as a crudité dressing. Tapenade is an amazing condiment for a muffaletta sandwich, and pesto dip works great on

restaurants and catering chefs. Related to dips are condiments such as sauces, chutneys, pestos and dressings. In some circumstances, these terms can be interchanged with one another. In Israel, they use the word l’nagev to mean to dip or swipe (interestingly, the root of this word is negev, which denotes “dry” and is relat-

Sodium, which is another name for salt, supposedly is derived from Sodom, the city that turned to salt.

pasta salad. Dill dip can accompany sweet-and-sour salmon or be applied to salmon before roasting. A thin coating of mayo-based dips can serve as a great barrier, protecting food from intense heat and keeping it extremely moist. This is a trick used by many

ed to wiping or swiping), rotev to mean sauce, and salatim to mean salads or dips. In Spanish, the term salsa is used for most sauces, pestos, chutneys and dips. The word pesto means paste, and is related to the Hebrew word for bread, pas, which is essentially made from

paste, as are the foods pizza, pasta and pita. The word salsa is derived from the Latin word sal, which means salt. In other words, sauces are used as a seasoning agent just as salt is a seasoning agent. Interestingly, the word sausage is derived from the word sauce, which is related to salsa or sal because it is preserved with salt and other seasonings. Sodium, which is another name for salt, supposedly is derived from Sodom, the city that turned to salt. As in other recent food trends, the customer expects a choice. When you go to a schnitzel or burger joint, you might enjoy any one or more of close to a dozen toppings and dipping sauces to anoint your sandwich or nuggets. Many folks would prefer to eat a deep-fried golden schnitzel on a crispy, chewy baguette adorned with fried onions, spicy charif, tangy sauces, the kitchen sink and some healthy vegetables to tame the guilt over some fancier, fussier foods. The former combination will result in gastronomic happiness. The following is a chimichurri dip

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ver roughly the past 10 years both kosher and non-kosher consumers have become obsessed with dips. Why the obsession? For kosher consumers, I believe there are two major factors. One is that many yeshiva and seminary students who study in Israel are introduced to dips in Israeli/Mediterranean cuisine. The second is due to the health craze. Most dips are vegetarian and work well with healthy snacks such as carrot sticks, cucumber slices and celery sticks. Dips are a fun and integral item that can be enjoyed at all parties and occasions. As a result of this new reality, several years ago, Pepsi bought the hummus company Sabra, recognizing the gold mine that is inherent in the dip industry. Places like Schwartz’s and, in more recent years, Pomegranate, have trail blazed in this field, bringing many varieties and colors of dips to our Shabbat tables. Not only are dips a savory treat in which to swipe your challah, they have many other properties as well.

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and a skirt steak recipe. Chimichurri is an Argentinian condiment served to garnish grilled steaks and meats. It consists of parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and can be processed with a mortar and pestle, food processor or chopped coarsely with a knife. Variations on this recipe often are made with the addition of cilantro, cumin, cayenne and oregano. This marinade is often associated with the gauchos, who are the ranchers/cowboys in Argentina’s rural and farming areas. Chermoula is chimichurri’s North African cousin, consisting of practically the same ingredients and is traditionally used as a fish marinade and condiment. In my chimichurri dip recipe I utilize cilantro instead of parsley and lemon juice instead of wine vinegar.

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R EC I P E Skirt Steak Sandwich IN GR ED IEN TS 1 ½ cups mayo 2 cloves garlic 1 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 tsp black pepper OR ½ cup firmly 1 package pre-checked cilantro packed cilantro 1 TBS lemon juice 1/8 tsp paprika ¼ tsp oregano 1 lb. skir t steak 3 baguet tes, cut in half

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ood allergies are on the rise. According to a new study, peanut allergies in children have increased by 21% since 2010. The author of the study, Dr. Ruchi Gupta, acknowledged that peanut and other food allergies can be “very challenging for children and families.” There is a silver lining, though. According to Gupta, “the good news is that parents now have a way to potentially prevent peanut allergy by introducing peanut products to infants early after assessing risk with their pediatrician and allergist.” New research is suggesting to introduce peanuts to infants, especially to those who are at high risk for developing peanut allergies. Generally, infants with severe eczema are at risk for a peanut allergy as well. Introducing peanuts at an early age, as early as 4-6 months old, can reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies by up to 86%. Of course, get your pediatrician’s advice before introducing peanuts, and do it in an appropriate manner – with the right texture and size. Whole peanuts are definitely a chok-

ing hazard for infants. A spoonful of peanut butter or a plain peanut butter sandwich is hazardous as well since it is very dry. Instead, try thinning peanut butter with a little breastmilk, formula or warm water, or mix it into infant oatmeal for an appropriate texture and thickness for your infant. Powdered peanut butter can

Never give a new food at daycare or when on the go since it’s hard to focus your attention under those circumstances and some things may go unnoticed. Once your baby has shown he or she can tolerate the peanut butter, you can incorporate it into your baby’s diet at least three times a week. Keep in mind that babies need a va-

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also be mixed with liquid or baby cereal and pureed foods. It doesn’t need to be a large serving of peanut butter, and it does not have to be every day. Two teaspoons three times a week is enough to introduce peanuts to a baby. Observe your child for a few hours after consumption to make sure there is no trace of a reaction.

riety in their diet, so I don’t recommend giving it more than three times a week. Once your baby graduates to solid foods, Bamba and Puffworks are great peanut choices. Even though experts are encouraging introducing peanut butter early on, a survey of 1,000 pregnant women and 1,000 new mothers found that

many are still hesitant to give their babies peanut products. “Food allergies are scary, so it’s understandable that parents would hesitate to introduce a food they might see as dangerous. Parents should consult with their pediatrician to help walk them through the process of early peanut introduction for their infant,” said Dr. Edmond Chan. “The new guidelines are a breakthrough for preventing a peanut allergy,” Chan said. “But we’re still working on helping parents and pediatricians understand how important the guidelines are for preventing peanut allergies.” Consult with your pediatrician to see when introducing peanut butter is okay for your little one. Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN, is a Master’s level Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist. She graduated CUNY Brooklyn College receiving a Bachelor’s in Science and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences. She is currently a dietitian at Boro Park Center and a private nutrition consultant. She can be reached at CindyWeinberger1@gmail.com.

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his funds’ profits, and that’s where the real money is. In 2007, he took $4 billion for himself. In 2010 he outdid himself to take home another $5 billion. Paulson isn’t flashy. He generally avoids the press, and he’s not looking to buy himself a Senate seat. But he does seem to enjoy his fortune. He splits his time between a 28,000

hedge fund managers could defer tax on most gains by simply leaving their money in the fund. But in that year Congress changed the rules and gave them until this year to pay the tax on the gains they had accumulated before that date. So now, time is up. Just how much does he owe? He’s looking at stroking a billion-dollar check to the IRS!

Whose handwriting is small enough to fit "ninety-nine million, nine-hundred ninetynine thousand, nine hundred ninety-nine dollars and zero cents" on a check in the first place?

square-foot townhouse on Manhattan’s East 86th Street, a $49 million Aspen ranch, and a $41.3 million Southampton estate. In 2015, he donated $400 million to put his name over the door at Harvard’s school of engineering and applied science. What does all that have to do with this year’s tax bill? Up until 2008,

(Who are we kidding here? Paulson can’t even write a check that size. The most the IRS will take in one draft is $99,999,999. Theoretically, he could write ten of them. But whose handwriting is small enough to fit “ninety-nine million, nine-hundred ninety-nine thousand, nine hundred ninety-nine dollars and zero cents” on

a check in the first place? He’ll wire the feds the money and pour himself a really stiff drink.) You would think sending a billion to the IRS would be easy for a guy who’s stacked that much paper. But what goes up often comes down. In 2015 and 2016 Paulson made a series of bad calls, and on Wall Street, memories are short. Investors fled, and now Paulson is down to his last $10 billion. He’s sold enough shares in one holding, Caesars Entertainment, to help drive the price down 15%. (Imagine being a retired casino dealer somewhere out in the Nevada desert, watching your 401(k) shrink because some New York billionaire needs to pay his tax bill!) We realize you aren’t looking at the wrong end of a billion-dollar tax bill. But paying more than you have to still stings, no matter how much it is. That’s where we come in. We give you a plan to pay less, no matter which of your three homes you’re enjoying right now. So call us for that plan, and let’s see how much we can help you save! Allan J Rolnick is a CPA who has been in practice for over 30 years in Queens, NY. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at 718-896-8715 or at allanjrcpa@aol.com.

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y all rights, “Tax Day” ought to be one of our favorite holidays, like “Chanukah in April” without the latkes, dreidels, or the doughnuts. That’s because eighty percent of us get refunds, averaging $2,782 each in 2017. (When was the last time Bubby gave three grand as a present?) Of course, that means 20% of us are writing checks to the IRS. And if you’re among that 20%, we sympathize. We know it hurts. But we’re confident it doesn’t hurt nearly as much for you as it does for a “master of the Universe” named John Paulson. Paulson started his first fund in 1994 with $2 million and one employee. He built a reputation for “event-driven” investing, betting on mergers, acquisitions, proxy fights, and similar opportunities. A decade ago, he made a fortune shorting the U.S. housing market (the same story that author Michale Lewis spotlighted in his book and movie, The Big Short). Paulson earned $15 billion on that trade. By 2011, he managed $38 billion in assets for some of the world’s most sophisticated investors. Naturally, much of that money found its way into Paulson’s pocket. He charges a 2% management fee, which is standard for hedge funds. But he also takes 20% of

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What You Will Need: 2 egg whites 2/3 cup of white sugar 1/8 tsp cream of tartar Â˝ cup creamy peanut butter Preparation: 1. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees. 2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly until stiff. Fold in peanut butter until just blended. 3. Drop by teaspoons onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees about 25 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet at once and cool completely on rack

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Mole-Inspired Spare Ribs Ever thought of putting chocolate into your meat dishes? Although it is innois found in many Mexican meat recfrom eating dessert!

Ingredients Spice Rub 1 TBS cocoa powder 1 TBS ancho chili powder 1 TBS granulated garlic 1 TBS smoked paprika 1 tsp kosher salt 1 TBS ground cumin

Spare Ribs 2 TBS canola oil 3-4 pounds beef spare ribs 2 onions, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, diced with seeds and ribs removed 2 cups wine 2 TBS tomato paste 1 cup dried cranberries 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate ½ tsp salt

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Mix the rub ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Coat the meat with the rub. Add the canola oil to a large Dutch oven pot and then sear the ribs till they are brown on all sides and then remove from the pan. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño to the pan and sauté until lightly browned, stirring regularly. Add a little of the wine broth and make sure to release any stuck on bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, Bring to a simmer and then stir in the tomato paste, cranberries, chocolate and salt. When the chocolate has melted add the rest of the wine and bring to a boil. Place the ribs back in the pan and simmer on low for 3 hours, stirring the meat every 45 minute to an hour. An alternative way to cook the ribs is to keep the meat in the large roasting pan after the sear-

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Democrat Primary - June 26th Early voting begins June 14th. Voter Registration deadline: 6/5 If you need to register to vote or to change your party to Democrat , register here: voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/InstructionsStep1

May 9th 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM 3502 Bonﬁeld Rd, Pikesville 21208