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Features

February 27, 2009

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"You fool!" shouted the widow. "You said the wrong thing. You should have said, 'take my hand.'

Irving never gave anything to anybody!"

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Purim Guide Purim should be celebrated with a special festive meal on Purim Day, at which family and friends gather together to rejoice in the Purim spirit. It is a mitzvah to drink wine or other inebriating drinks at this meal!

May you be turned inside out upside down and outside in

Parshas Terumah Rabbi Mordechai Kaminetzky

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Purim Greetings!

May you be turned inside out

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Give Or Take

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Rabbi Simon Jacobson

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Queen Esther & The Kabbalah of Time A story is related about Rabbi Akiva which draws on and explains this correlation. On one occasion, while learning with his students, they dozed off and in order to awaken them, Rabbi Akiva quoted this Midrash. Upon hearing this, the students became alert.

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Can The

Next Generation Become “The

Greatest Generation?”

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rom an early age, my father would show me his old World War II uniform. He would also wear his older fighter pilot’s leather jacket (in the interest of fairness, he had been a flight engineer and not a pilot) when mowing the lawn or doing other house or yard work during the colder winter months.

Having served his country was part of who he was and who he remains as a person. We call my father’s generation “The Greatest Generation” as his was the generation that defeated Nazism and Fascism, that conquered the Japanese, that freed the Concentration Camps, and that made peace in the world possible, among many other laudable achievements.

I have learned many things from my father. I also ignored many lessons. However, dedication to something far bigger than myself was a lesson I feel he taught me well. I was in the minority of my generation by volunteering to serve as an officer in the United States Navy Reserve for nine years, including three years on active duty with the Marines at Camp Pendleton. Few of my generation have served in the military. Some in my high school class were drafted into the military. Otherwise, I and other baby boomers have largely been part of a generation pursuing our own personal goals with little attention to the larger picture. It has been a generation of little service to country, little pursuit of something higher and greater than the self. We certainly have not been a new “Greatest Generation,” but what about our children?

Will they rise to become the next “Greatest Generation?”

I read a book a couple of years ago on all the Medal of Honor winners of the Twentieth Century. What a great group of individuals? They stepped forward to save countless others. They showed heroism which goes beyond the usual, if there is such a thing as “usual heroism.” What causes someone to respond in ways unexpected? What brings about super-human behavior? Can we raise potential Medal of Honor winners? Can we teach how to rise to the occasion?

occasion. I don’t see that many who appear to be fighting for the greater good.

What I see is a Congress voting down party lines. One side accuses the other of socialism, while the other side says that they won and they can act and vote as they please.

In California, I see a system gone awry. It was not until after services for the disabled were cut that the last single Republican crossed sides to vote with the majority. How did this come about that a pledge not to raise taxes trumps providing services for the blind?

Where did the leaders go? Where are the profiles in courage of this generation?

Are there people today who dedicate themselves for the larger good any more? The peanut butter company owner does not seem to care about killing scores of innocent for the pursuit of profits. The Republican state senator proudly votes against a state budget because it would mean a one per cent sales tax increase, choosing chaos over an incremental tax increase. A Democratic Congressman votes to include money in the stimulus bill for sexually transmitted diseases in a seeming effort to get “even” with eight years of a previous administration. Everybody seems to be out for themselves.

We need to restore community. We need to help our children to see a larger purpose.

My father wore the symbols of his dedication to the larger good when he sported the leather flight jacket. Most in our generation don’t have such symbols to show our children.

We have to teach without such symbols. We have to inspire our children to choose service to the larger good, even though we have not set such a great example ourselves.

Our story is not done, but it is unlikely that subsequent

There was something about the previous generation, a generation that saved the world! What happened to us?

And what will happen as the next generation matures to adulthood? Will they rise to the occasion?

What is causing me to ask these questions?

When I think of the world about at this time, I don’t see many heroes. I don’t see enough individuals who rise to the

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generations will see us as the new greatest generation. But it is not too late for our children to emerge as the greatest.

We and our children have such challenges as the economic downturn, the continuing terrorist threat, internecine wars throughout the globe, etc., etc. It is a time for rising to the occasion, for courageous acts. It is time that we need unity, not partisanship.

Maybe we can serve as the link between special generations.

Maybe we can teach our children of the greatness of their grandparents’ generation.

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he Orthodox Jewish Chaplaincy Board assigned to their area of responsibility at the Twin Towers (OJCB) of Los Angeles County recently Correctional Facility (TTCF). Both Becerra and Espinoza honored and awarded members of the L.A. took the initiative to assist the Jewish inmates in setting up and County Sheriff's Department (LASD) at a Special Awards conducting a group Seder on both nights of Peysach and made Luncheon held in the L.A. County Board of Supervisors' Consure that each Jewish inmate had what he needed to observe ference Room at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration.

Peysach as well as other Jewish Holidays. "They make sure that This year's luncheon was held all Jewish inmates in their area have in honor of the memory of kosher food, Tallis and Tefillin, and LASD Deputy Juan Abel everything necessary for the obserEscalante, a 27 year old revance of mitzvos under difficult cirspected Deputy who worked cumstances." at the Men's Central Jail and Both Honorees and the four Spewas shot and killed by gang cial Awardees received commendamembers in front of his tions from the L.A. County Board home. He is survived by his of Supervisors, Sheriff Lee Baca, wife and 3 young children.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, L.A. The OJCB remembered City Councilman Jack Weiss, and Deputy Escalante and recogthe OJCB. nized him "as an outstanding OJCB Director Howard Winkler person and a true professional." His wife Celeste ac- Photo (Front row, L-R) LASD Sergeant Melinda Berry; Lieutenant Robby Ibelle; presented commendation plaques cepted the award and three Commander Robert Olmsted; Captain Daniel Cruz; Deputy Eric Espinoza; Deputy to Sheriff Lee Baca acknowledgIsrael Becerra; Sergeant Kirwin Wong; Deputy Alex, Gamboa; (Back row, L-R) ing and recognizing his "Outstand$1000 U.S. Savings Bonds, Lieutenant Randy Olson;Chief Alexander Yim; Benson Li; LAPD Senior Detective ing assistance, continued support one for each of their young Yehuda Packer; Sheriff Lee Baca; Commissioner Howard Winkler; Rabbi Shimon and endorsement of the OJCB," to children, as the overflow Raichik; Sergeant Randall Zempel.

L.A. County Supervisors Don crowd gave her a standing Knabe and Mike Antonovich for their "Outstanding Supovation as Commissioner Howard Winkler, who is the port" of the OJCB; to Chief Alexander Yim, Correctional OJCB Director/ Senior Chaplain, and Sheriff Lee Baca Services Division, Commander Robert Olmsted, Custody made the emotional presentation.

Operations Division;Captain Daniel Cruz, Men's Central Jail LASD Sergeants Randall Zempel and Melinda Berry, the Commander for their support of our chaplains and our projOJCB's Honorees, were recognized for their outstanding asects in their facilities; and Yehuda "Jeremy" Stepen and sistance, continued support and endorsement of the OJCB. Aaron Perez for their assistance with OJCB's events.

Director Winkler stated to the Honorees, "Your commitment The well attended luncheon was hosted by Pico Kosher and dedication to the OJCB and to the inmates we serve is Deli and sponsored by Jewish Community Leader Stanley gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated. The OrthoTreitel; Persian-Jewish Community Leader Dr. Nisan Kahen; dox Jewish Chaplaincy Board recognizes your professionalism Distinguished fashion designer Sanjana Avraham; Chairman and commends you for exemplary service." & CEO of Pacific Energy Resources, Vladimir Katic; InterSpecial Awards were presented to: LASD Deputy Alex national Jewish Agency for the Protection of Intellectual Gamboa from Religious and Volunteer Services who interacts Property President and Patent Attorney Ely Zborovsky; and with the OJCB Chaplains on a daily basis, for his professiona generous contributor to many Jewish causes, Salvador alism and courtesy. Director Winkler stated "He is the "GoMunoz, President of Jalisco Wholesale Building Materials.

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Giving

or Getting?

By Yossy Goldman

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he very first United Jewish Appeal was launched this week. Our Parshah deals with the first fundraising campaign in history. Moses initiated it in order to build the Sanctuary in the wilderness as well as all to acquire all the materials needed for the special utensils required for the sacred services. This is, therefore, a good time to talk about the art of giving.

The holy Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin said that while some people claim that "If you give you are a fool and if you take you are clever," Jewish tradition teaches us that those who give and think they are only giving are, in fact, the fools. But those who give and understand that they are also receiving at the same time are truly wise.

The truth is that in giving, we actually receive more than we give. And not only a slice of heaven in far-away paradise, but even in the here and now. Certainly, in our relationships-whether family, business or social--our generosity is often reciprocated and we find the other party responding in kind.

But it goes beyond giving in order to get back. The very fact that we have done good, that which is right and noble, gives us a sense of satisfaction. "The takers of the world may eat better. But the givers of the world sleep better."

This explains the unusual expression in our G-d's words to Moses in our Parshah: v'yikchu li terumah--"and they shall take for me a contribution." Why take? Surely, give would be the more correct term. But because in giving we are also receiving, the word take is also appropriate. For the same reason we find that the Hebrew expression for "acts of loving kindness" ("gemilut chassadim") is always in the plural form. Because every time someone performs a single act of kindness, at least two people are benefiting--the receiver and also the giver.

I have seen people over the years who were good people, giving people, who shared and cared for others. Then, after years of being givers, they stopped. Why? They became frustrated at the lack of appreciation for all their hard work. After all they had done for others, they never even got a simple "Thank You." So they were disappointed, disillusioned, and

in some instances, even bitter. They resigned from public life and from whatever community services they were involved in.

How sad that they didn't realize that even if human beings are notoriously unappreciative, G-d Almighty takes note of every act of kindness we perform. And He responds with infinite blessings in his own way. Our sages taught that if we express regret over the good that we have done, we might well forfeit all the merits we would have otherwise deserved.

The rabbinate is one of the helping professions. Anyone involved in a congregational position doesn't only make speeches and teach Torah. One is called upon to serve in a pastoral role--visiting, helping, counseling, comforting. While it can be very taxing and often emotionally draining, it is without doubt a source of deep satisfaction; particularly when one is able to make a real difference in people's lives.

There are, of course, many people I have been privileged to help in one way or another over the years. One feels a very profound sense of purpose knowing that you were able to help someone through a crisis, or lift their spirits in a hospital, or give them hope and solace in a time of loss. Sure, I was the giver. But I received so much back in return. My life was rendered so much more meaningful, more worthy, for having helped a person in need.

I shall never forget the look on a young woman's face when I gave her the good news that I had managed to locate her wayward, absentee husband and convinced him to sign on the dotted line to give her the long awaited Get that would finally free her to get on with her life. She was so radiant, absolutely beaming with joy. Whatever efforts I had made on her behalf were well worth it just to see her feel the freedom.

So whenever you think you're a big deal because you did something for a good cause, remember; you are receiving much more than you are giving. Let us all be givers and be blessed for it. • Rabbi Yossy Goldman is Senior Rabbi of the Sydenham Highlands North Shul since 1986, and Chairman of the South African Rabbinical Association.

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ow that we are in the joyful month of Adar, it is good to know & dwell on the actual physical fact, that it takes less muscle power to SMILE than to FROWN!

With Purim around the corner, IY"H, FamilyFun.com & Parents.com are two wonderful websites to check out ideas for making homemade costumes for children. They are also great resources for all things relating to families -- from children's health issues to lunchbox ideas to arts & crafts, & much, much more. Personally, I was very impressed with Family Fun's how-to video of a "Princess Castle Cake", perfect for a little girl's birthday or, for our purposes, transforming it into "Esther HaMalkah's Castle Cake", which can be a wonderful cernterpiece-treat for children or grandchildren at the Purim Seudah, G-d willing. Depending on their ages, it looked easy enough for children to be involved with "putting it together", making it a great family activity, as well.

For ready-made costumes, & every kind of "Shtick", Hollywood Toys & Costumes is a great place. It is located at 6600 Hollywood Blvd. between Highland Ave. & Cahuenga Blvd. in Los Angeles, 323-464-4444. They also have a website: HollywoodToysandCostumes.com & are currently offering free shipping on orders $50 & more. Have a great time with all the fun possibilities, adults as well as children!

Surfas Restaurant Supply, is culinary Heaven! It is open to the public & is located at 8777 W. Washington Blvd., at the corner of National Blvd., in Culver City, 310-559-4770. It is across the street from Lakeshore Educational Materials.

Purim Shuttles are a wonderful innovation, but some people still want to make & send their own Shaloch Manos. Surfas has every kind of baking & cooking accessory to help make that happen -- from all varieties of cake decorating tips to Sushi-making sets to every size of baking pans, colanders, tongs, spatulas, cupcake/confection liners, & so much more!

If you take food preparation seriously, going to Surfas for the first time will, probably, not be your "in & out" experience.

Allow ample time to marvel at things you might not have known were even available.

Surfas is also important to keep in mind when getting ready for Pesach. Their prices on necessary items, like good food prep knives, can't be beat -- Victorinox is my favorite. They also carry "Buffet Servers" that are all stainless steel, substantial in weight & form, comfortable in hand, great for cooking & nice enough to serve with, at the table. One can also get great deals on restaurant-grade dishware & glasses, sold in cases of a dozen or more. They also carry gourmet food items, as well as all kinds of pastas, cocoas, chocolates & toppings for cupcakes, etc. -- however, most things do not have a Hechsher, unfortunately. Some things do -- so, shop carefully in this area.

Kudos for Glatt Mart on Pico Blvd. for offering a 10 percent discount for Kollel families & Jewish educators! One may request a form &, if eligible, will receive a card, good for all purchases there. It would be wonderful if more Jewish stores would extend this type of courtesy! I also would like to acknowledge the various discounts/coupons & incentives that different stores offer, even for a limited time -- every little bit helps.

Regarding stores, I would just like to "remind" store owners, restaurants, & other "service providers", that making a customer/client feel welcome DOES make a difference! A happy & satisfied customer will, usually, be a repeat customer. Remembering a customer's requests or preferences or making accommodations for someone happily will, often, generate more business -- they won't stop telling all of their friends & family of the wonderful experience it is to do business with you.

May you all indulge your creative spirits, have happy & successful shopping & preparations, & a very, very joyous Purim !

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P u r i m C u r i s i t i es o

ABOUT THE MEGILLAH:

* Megillat Esther is the only book in the scriptures that does not mention God's name.

* Megillat Esther is unique in that it contains words which appear nowhere else in the Bible.

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* The Hebrew word Mishteh, meaning banquet, occurs 20 times in Megillat Esther (which is equal to the total of ALL the other times it is found in the rest of the Bible). * The longest verse in the Bible appears in Megillat Esther (Megillat Esther 8:9). It has 43 words in Hebrew (and approximately 90 words in the English translation).

"Then were the king's scribes called at that time, in the third month, that is the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordechai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces, which are from India unto Ethiopia, a hundred and twenty seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing and according to their language" (Megillat Esther 8:9). * The Talmud instructs us that on Purim we should drink until wee knows not the difference between "Blessed be Mordecai" and "Cursed be Haman." Interestingly, the numerical value of the Hebrew letters in each of the phrases, "baruch Mordechai" "Blessed by Mordechai" and "arur Haman" "Cursed be Haman" amounts to a total of 502.

And speaking of "Cursed be Haman…" * On January 30th, 1944, Hitler said: If the Nazis are vanquished, the Jews will be able to celebrate a special Purim.

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PARSHAS

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fter an entire portion filled with commandments regarding man's obligation toward his fellow man, the Torah focuses on a very spiritual aspect of our existence. Hashem commands His nation to build a Tabernacle in which He would figuratively dwell. Thus the Torah begins this week's portion with a mainstay of Jewish life -- the appeal.

The Torah instructs the Jewish nation to contribute gold, silver, and an array of other materials to the great cause of erecting and furnishing a Mishkan (Tabernacle). However the appeal is worded very strangely. Hashem does not ask the people to give; he asks them to take. Exodus 25:2: "Speak to the children of Israel and let them take a portion for me." The question is obvious. Why does the Torah tell the people to take a portion when in essence they are giving a portion? What is the message behind the semantic anomaly?

Max and Irving went fishing on an overcast afternoon. About two hours into their expedition a fierce storm developed. Their small rowboat tossed and tossed and finally flipped over into the middle of the lake. Max, a strong swimmer, called to save Irving, but to no avail. Irving did not respond to any plea and unfortunately drowned. Max swam to shore to break the terrible news to Irving's poor wife.

"What happened?" she screamed. "Tell me the whole story!"

Max recounted the entire episode in full detail.

"But what did you do to try to save my Irving?" she shrieked. Max explained once again. "I kept screaming to your husband, 'Irving, give me your hand -- give me your hand -- Give me your hand!

But Irving just gave me a blank stare and drifted away."

"You fool!" shouted the widow. "You said the wrong thing. You should have said, 'take my hand.'

Irving never gave anything to anybody!".

We often make the same mistake that Irving made. When we hear the word "give" we recoil. In its first solicitation, the Torah is teaching us a lesson. When you give with true heart, you are not giving anything away. You are taking a share for yourself. Materialistic pleasures in which many people indulge are eventually digested and forgotten. The new cars become old ones, the glorious homes fall to disrepair, and the newest gizmos become outdated. The only items that remain are those that we give. They remain in a storehouse of merits and eventually will repay us and our descendants. The Montefiores and the Rothschilds are not forever cherished for opulence and indulgence. They are remembered for their great benevolence and charity. They not only gave for eternity.

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esterday morning, there was a knock at my door at 7:30 am. It was a woman I have seen for years walking around the neighborhood, her lipsticked face clenched up and distorted underneath her crooked headcovering, her fists balled and swinging as she walks around like a drunk soldier. I don't know her name, and I don't know the name of her neurological condition, but for many years I have been greeting her on the street with a smile and a "Hello."

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Last week, for the first time, she approached me on the street and asked if I could give her five dollars to buy medicine. I did not have any money with me, so I apologized and told her so.

Yesterday morning she was at my door...again Two days later, she appeared at my front door, and asked again for five dollars for medicine. I found three dollars, and gave them to her. And then, yesterday morning she was at my door again. Asking for five dollars for medicine.

At that point, I began to get nervous. Would this woman appear at my door every morning at 7:30 am and ask for five dollars for medicine? I told her, "No," a bit too sharply, and closed my front door, a bit too loudly.

And for the rest of the morning, I was tearing myself up about whether I had done the right thing. This is a woman who is clearly in genuine need of medication, and I did have five dollars in my wallet. I easily could have given it to her.

The problem, I reasoned, is that this woman is like a bottomless cup of coffee. I give, and she wants more, and I give more, and she'll want even more. I sincerely do feel badly for her. But I am equally scared to let a person who is in chronic, desperate need become dependent on me.

I know a bunch of people who are bottomless cups. The elderly man whom we frequently invite for Friday-night dinner who once showed up in his Shabbat best on Thursday night. A depressed single woman in her fifties who often responds to our efforts at kindness by irrationally lashing out in anger against me and my husband. A single in his forties whose ongoing struggle with mental illness and dyslexia prevent him from getting a job and getting out of debt, despite several hard-won advanced degrees.

Along the continuum between selflessness and selfishness, it is hard to find a balance with these people. They need and need and need, and how much can I give? I invite them for Shabbat, but they say something rude to another guest. I give them money, but my resources are limited. I try to be friendly when I see them on the street, but I have a bored child tugging at my skirt who also needs my attention.

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I already have enough bottomless cups in my life, I reason, that need constant refilling. My beloved children are bottomless cups, always needing more tuna sandwiches, more help with an art project, more sympathy after a tough day in math class. My home is a bottomless cup, always needing more cleaning, more repairs, more picking up sweaters and boots and lonely gloves strewn across my living-room floor. The demands upon me are a bottomless cup, there is always another article to complete in time for deadline, another bill to pay, another doctor/dentist appointment to schedule.

That is the point at which you pull up your drawbridge And Judaism, I reason as well, respects having boundaries.

Jewish law requires me to give 10% of my income to charity, not more. Every teacher instructs mothers to do good deeds outside of the home, until the moment when the atmosphere in her home becomes tense and her family members start paying the price for her kindness. That is the point at which you pull up your drawbridge and turn down a request to join your synagogue's Children's Library Committee.

But, if I am being totally honest, and put aside all of my many justifications, the truth is that my gut instinct is to flee from the bottomless cups in my life. To double-lock my front door, and let the machine pick up when the caller ID tells me that they are the ones on the line. Simply stated, there is something about bottomless cups that make me, and most people, very uncomfortable.

I have been thinking, though, about the lesson we learn from the holiday of Purim. The rest of the year, in accordance with Jewish law, I am entitled to check out the worthiness of the people to whom I give charity. On Purim, however, I am supposed to open my wallet and give generously without thinking, without judging. One of the three Mitzvot of the Purim holiday is, Matanot La'evyonim - in which we are required to give charity to at least two people in need. The custom, however, is to give to anyone who ask and furthermore, to seek out people who need help.

Maybe this is an annual reminder for those of us who find ourselves hanging out closer to selfishness than selflessness on that continuum I mentioned earlier. Maybe Purim comes to remind us the whole year that we are supposed to be doing a little less judging and a little more caring.

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1) Listen to the Megillah To relive the miraculous events of Purim, listen to the reading of the Megillah (the Scroll of Esther) twice: once on Purim eve, Monday night, March 9, and again on Purim day, March 10, 2009.

To properly fulfill the mitzvah, it is crucial to hear every single word of the Megillah.

At certain points in the reading where Haman's name is mentioned, it is customary to twirl graggers (Purim noisemakers) and stamp one's feet to "eradicate" his evil name. Tell the children Purim is the only time when it's a mitzvah to make noise!

2) Give to the Needy (Matanot La'evyonim) Concern for the needy is a year-round responsibility; but on Purim it is a special mitzvah to remember the poor.

Give charity to at least two, (but preferably more) needy individuals on Purim day, March 10, 2009.

The mitzvah is best fulfilled by giving directly to the needy. If, however, you cannot find poor people, place at least two coins into a charity box. As with the other mitzvahs of Purim, even small children should fulfill this mitzvah.

3) Send Food Portions to Friends (Mishloach Manot) On Purim we emphasize the importance of Jewish unity and friendship by sending gifts of food to friends.

On Purim day, March 10, 2009, send a gift of at least two kinds of ready-toeat foods (e.g., pastry, fruit, beverage), to at least one friend on Purim day.

Men should send to men and women to women. It is preferable that the gifts are delivered via a third party. Children, in addition to sending their own gifts of food to their friends, make enthusiastic messengers.

4) Eat, Drink and be Merry Purim should be celebrated with a special festive meal on Purim Day, at which family and friends gather together to rejoice in the Purim spirit. It is a mitzvah to drink wine or other inebriating drinks at this meal.

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5) Special Prayers (Al Hanissim, Torah reading) On Purim we include the Al HaNissim prayer, which describes the Purim miracle, in the evening, morning and afternoon prayers, as well as in the Grace After Meals. In the morning service there is a special reading from the Torah Scroll in the synagogue (Exodus 17:8-16).

PURIM CUSTOMS: MASQUERADES AND HAMANTASHEN A time-honored Purim custom is for children to dress up and disguise themselves - an allusion to the fact that the miracle of Purim was disguised in natural garments. This is also the significance behind a traditional Purim food, the hamantash - a pastry whose filling is hidden within a three-cornered crust.

PRE- AND POST-PURIM OBSERVANCES: Torah Reading of "Zachor" On the Shabbat before Purim (this year, March 7, 2009) a special reading is held in the synagogue of the Torah section called Zachor ("Remember"), in which we are enjoined to remember the deeds of (the nation of) Amalek (Haman's ancestor) who sought to destroy the Jewish people.

The Fast of Esther To commemorate the prayer and fasting that the Jewish people held during the Purim story, we fast on the day before Purim (this year, Monday, March 9). The fast begins approximately an hour before sunrise and lasts until after the night's Megillah reading.

The "Half Coins" (Machatzit Hashekel) It is a tradition to give three coins in "half" denominations -e.g., three half-dollar coins -- to charity, to commemorate the halfshekel that each Jew contributed as his share in the communal offerings in the time of the Holy Temple. This custom, usually performed in the synagogue, is done on the afternoon of the "Fast of Esther," or before the reading of the Megillah.

Shushan Purim In certain ancient walled cities -- Jerusalem is the primary example -- Purim is observed not on the 14th of Adar (the date of its observance everywhere else) but on the 15th of Adar. This is to commemorate that fact that in the ancient walled city of Shushan, where the battles between the Jews and their enemies extended for an additional day, the original Purim celebration was held not on the 14th but on the 15th of Adar.

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"CLOTHES," THEY SAY, "MAKE THE MAN." But did you ever wonder about the man who makes the clothes?

This week's portion discusses the priestly vestments worn by both the common kohen (priest) and the Kohen Gadol (High Priest). The common kohen wore four garments while the High Priest wore eight.

The garments of the High Priest were ornate and complex. They needed highly skilled artisans to embroider and fashion them. They included, among others, a jewel-studded breastplate, a honeycomb-woven tunic, an apron-like garment and a specially designed garment that was adorned with gold bells and woven pomegranates.

To weave these garments was quite a complex task, and Moshe had to direct the craftsmen with the particulars of the difficult sartorial laws. Yet when Hashem charges Moshe He described the function of the garments much differently then He did in telling Moshe to command the tailors.

Moshe himself was told by Hashem that the objective of the garments was for glory and splendor -- surely wonderful, but very physical attributes. Yet when he is told to command the artisans, the message he is told to impart was quite different. "You shall speak to the wise-hearted people whom I have invested with a spirit of wisdom, as they shall make holy vestments to sanctify and minister for me." (Exodus 28:1-3) "The clothes," Moshe tells the tailors, "were not meant for glory or splendor; they were to sanctify and to minister." Why the change in stated purpose?

A Long Island rabbi attended a taharah (ritual ceremony to prepare a deceased Jew for burial) for an individual whose background was rooted in a Chasidic community. Chevra Kadishas (burial societies) are often immune to the emotions, trauma and dread that would normally accompany a dead soul on a table.

The Chevra did their job almost perfunctorily, with hardly a word spoken, and that did not strike the rabbi as strange.

Years of working with cadavers can numb the senses of even the toughest men. All of a sudden, a murmur bounced back and forth between Chasidic members of the Chevra. "Er hut a visa? (He has a visa?)" they queried. Then the conversation took a stranger turn. They began to mumble about a first class ticket.

The rabbi became concerned. Why was anyone talking about travel plans during this most sacred of rituals? That was not the time nor place. It just did not make sense.

Immediately the room became silent, it was now filled with awe and a sense of reverence. "Er hut a visa!" exclaimed the senior member of the group. The entire Chevra nodded and the atmosphere suddenly transformed.

They continued to prepare for the funeral as if the deceased had been a great sage or Chasidic Rebbe. The rabbi was unable to understand the sudden change in atmosphere until the eldest man beckoned him. "Come here," he said. "I'll show you something. The old man lifted the arm of the deceased to reveal seven numbers crudely tattooed on the dead man's forearm. "Do you know what they are?"

"Of course," replied the Rabbi. "They are the numbers that the Nazi's tattooed on every prisoner in the concentration camps."

"No," the old man said. "These numbers are the first-class ticket to Gan Eden. They are the visa and they are the tickets. Period."

The badges we wear have different meanings to every individual. Moshe, the man of G-d who saw the world with a profound vision of spirituality, was told about the more mundane aspect of the priestly garments. "They are for glory and honor." But he is told to charge the artisans, who often see only the splendor and glory of the corporeal world, with the true purpose of the garments -- "to sanctify and minister."

Often we see numbers, events, and even garments as the mere manifestation of natural events whose memories impart us with only of a sense of awe for the history or beauty within. Sometimes we mortals must be reminded of a sense even greater than glory and splendor -- ministration and sanctification of G-d's name.

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Delice Bistro

Kehila

8581 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 289-1702

Bibis Warmstone

Kehila

Elat Burger

BerriGood

RCC

Ben Zaken

Jeffs Gourmet

Elite Cuisine

RCC

1128 South Robertson Blvd. 90035 (310) 270-4663

7119 Beverly Blvd. LA, 90036 (323) 930-1303

Bonjour

Falafel Express

Kehila

Bocca Steakhouse

RCC

Buxbaum

Falafel Grill

Chabad

5611 Kanan R. Agoura Hills, 91301 (818) 991-8799

16610 Ventura. Encino, 91436 (818) 905-5855

Bramis Pizza

RCC

17736 ShermanWay,Reseda,91326 (818) 342-0611

Café Elite

RCC

Fish Grill

8930 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 858-8590

Kiki’s Grill

RCC

La Brea Bagel

OK

7308 Beverly Blvd. LA, 90036 (323) 965-1287

La Gondola

Kehila

9025 Wilshire Blvd. BH, 90211 (310) 247-1239

Kehila

La Glatt

7226 Beverly Blvd. LA, 90036 (323) 930-1303

RCC

446 Fairfax Ave. LA, 90036 (323) 658-7730

12013 Wilshire Blvd. LA, 90025 (310) 479-1800

La Pizza

9618 W. Pico Blvd. 90035 (310) 860-1182

7115 Beverly Blvd. LA, 90036 (323) 936-2861

Kehila

12422 Burbank. N.H, 91607 (818) 508-5557

5577 Reseda Blvd. Tarzana, 91356 (818) 345-5660

16550 Ventura, Encino, 91436 (818) 783-2727

Kehila

17942 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316 (818) 758-9595

9340 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 278-4692

8928 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 246-1788

Jerusalem Pizza

Rabbi Furst

12515 Burbank Blvd. N.H, 91607 (818) 760-8198

Café Del Mar Dairy/Meat Kehila

22935 Pacific Coast Highway (310) 456-8585

12526 Burbank Blvd. N.H. 91607 (818) 487-8171

Fish In The Village

Chic N Chow

12450 Burbank Blvd. N.H, 91607 (818) 769-0085

Mashu Mashu

Glatt Hut

12510 Burbank Blvd. 91607 (818)752-ASIA (2742)

Kehila

9301 West Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 274-5595

Chinese and Kabob

Kehila

9180 Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 274-4007 RCC

433 N. Fairfax Avenue, LA, 90036 323-653-1941

Cohen’s Restaurant

RCC

316 E Pico Blvd # F LA, CA 90015 (213) 742-8888

Cow Jumped Over The Moon

RCC

421 N Rodeo Drive, B.H. 90210 (310) 274-4269

Delice

Kehila

8583 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 289-6556

RCC

RCC

9303 W. Pico Blvd. 90035 (310) 246-1900 RCC

13075 Victory Blvd. N. H, 91606 (818) 763-5344

Got Kosher?

RCC

Buxbaum

8717 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 888-7700

Kehila

9108 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 859-0004 Kehila

9411 West Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 788-0111

Nagilla Meating Place RCC

RCC

8837 West Pico Blvd LA, 90035 (310) 858-8850

Nagilla Pizza

Ben Zaken

Hill Street Pizza

RCC

8975 W. Pico Blvd. 90035 (310) 275-4420

Milky Way

11921 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90064 (310) 479-5444

Haifa

RCC

Milk N Honey

8914 W. Pico Blvd. 90035 (310) 858-1920

Habayit

12524 Burbank Blvd N.H. 91607 (818) 763-6600

Metro Glatt

Golan

Circa

Le Sushi

Kehila

9407 West Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 788-0119

456 S Hill St. Los Angeles, 90013 (213) 627-9990

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Nana Cafe

RCC

1509 S Robertson Blvd.

(310) 407-0404

Orange Delight

Kehila

Pizza Station

Pizza World

SushiKo

Pats

Sassis

Pico Cafe

Kehila

8944 W Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 310-385-9592

Pico Kosher Deli

RCC

Shalom Pizza

Kehila

17547 Ventura B. Encino, 91316 (818) 995-4700 RCC

The Meating Place

KCA

Shanghai

Tierra Sur at Herzog Wineryou

Pizza Maven

Shilohs

140 North La Brea Blvd. 90036 (323) 857-0353

8939 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 858-1652

Pizza Nosh

Smokin’

30313 Canwood St. A.H. 91301 (818) 991-3000

Kehila

30313 Canwood St. AH, 91301 (818) 706-1255

9401 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 553-0998

Rabbi Ami Markel

Temptation Grill

8715 West Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 271-2255

8826 West Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 273-9381 Kehila

RCC

9340 West Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 274-3474

15622 Ventura, Encino, 91436 (818) 986-5345 Kehila

Kehila

8948 W Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 274-1222

365 Fairfax Ave. LA, 90036 (310) 289-6556

9233 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 205-8705

Subway

8965 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035(310) 276-8708

13628 Ventura Blvd. SO, 91423 (818) 788-9896 Kehila

Kehila

Kehila

3201 Camino DelSol Oxnard (805) 983-1560 Kehila

Unique Cafe

Rabbi Aron Simkin

18381 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana (818) 757-3100 RCC

12514 Burbank Blvd. N.H, 91607 (818) 752-6866

A few years ago if you wanted to have a nice kosher meal in Los Angeles your selection was pretty limited. People would often talk about the amazing selection of places on the East Coast and contrast it to our few establishments that everyone had been to time and time again. We are fortunate that today we do not have that problem. In the last few years new and exciting restaurants have opened all over the city. Many of these establishments offer nice ambiance, good food and fair prices. One that comes to mind is Sushiko where you can enjoy a variety of Japanese themed entrees.

They have free valet parking, great lunch deals as well as coupons (some in this magazine) where you can get 5% off the entire cost of your bill.

Another example is Delice Bistro where they offer lovely French food with different specials each night of the week. On top of their already reasonable prices they now have a “recession buster” deal where you can get a prix fixe meal for $21.95 that features an appetizer, main course and dessert. The Cow Jumped Over the Moon took over Prime Grill’s luxurious Rodeo Drive digs and along with award winning sushi has entertainment and performers on multiple nights of the week (give them your email address and you will be updated… often). Shilo’s is pumping innovative dishes every night that express the creativity of Chef Katsume’s multicultural background. Nana Café has recently opened their spaciously remodeled location on the site of the old KoSushi. A meal there transports you back to the cafés of Tel Aviv or Jerusalem from their cheesy pasta dishes (deep fried macaroni and cheese balls are ridiculous!) to their toasted sandwiches and delicious desserts.

They throw in slightly rude Israeli waitresses to make the experience truly authentic. Aside for these relative newcomers you do not want to forget Schwartz’s Circa where they offer the widest selection of salad ingredients and the best priced pasta dishes in town. They also have a killer shakshuka (rumored to be made from an ancient Yemenite recipe). Shanghai , with their army of waiters/busboys/hostesses/managers/mashgichim is a great choice to dine in or take out from. They have a lunch special where they allow you to substitute any dish from their entire menu. While their waiters may come off as a bit curt, I presume it’s only because they feel the need to work with such speed. I haven’t talked about other fantastic places like Pat’s, Fish Grill, Pico Deli, La Gondola and Jeff ’s where the food is consistently great. If you are wondering what to do for lunch or dinner I urge you to get out and try some of our great kosher restaurants as they need the business, they are trying very hard and as a city we want them to stick around.

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From “Megillat Esther: A Teacher’s Treasure”, Rebbetzin Y. Heller obm, adapted by Shimona Tzukernik.

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he states over which Achashverosh ruled spanned from Hodu until Kush, from India to Ethiopia…His empire encompassed one hundred and twenty seven states. The number corresponds to the life span of our matriarch Sarah. In fact the Midrash comments that Esther merited to rule over them as a result of the years of Sarah’s life.

A story is related about Rabbi Akiva which draws on and explains this correlation. On one occasion, while learning with his students, they dozed off and in order to awaken them, Rabbi Akiva quoted this Midrash. Upon hearing this, the students became alert. Rabbi Akiva had communicated that because Sarah actualized the potential of each moment afforded her, because her years were perfect ones, the empire of Achashverosh was complete. The impact of this on our conception of time is enormous. Wasted time counts for far more than the present moment, or even our own lifetime. This was Rabbi Akiva’s message. A minute could mean a street. Think of Fifth Avenue and the loss becomes tangible.

The Tzemach Tzedek states that this story taught the students how to conceive of time in vivid spatial terms, yet despite the profound lesson gained, he asks why the students were falling asleep altogether. After all these people were the righteous individuals of their generation. The Rebbe answers that the sleep implied was not literal but figurative. Of the four sages who entered the pardes, the “orchard” of the most sublime dimensions of Torah, only Rabbi Akiva returned alive, whole and enriched. He taught in the same way he lived and studied, exposing his students to the innermost understandings of Torah. It was at this point that they fell “asleep.” They drifted away as a result of their feeling that these concepts had nothing to do with them, were beyond them. Therefore Rabbi Akiva related the Midrash about Esther and Sarah. His message was that despite the fact that Esther lived so many years after Sarah, she gained something from her matriarch. She of all the women in her generation became queen because she aspired ever higher in her divine service. She tried to emulate Sarah.

She never limited herself by saying that the life of Sarah was beyond her grasp, despite the fact that the latter had lived so many generations earlier and was mother to our nation. Rabbi Akiva intimated to his students that there is nothing wrong with being a spiritual over-reacher, with wanting to go beyond our limitations. In fact, every Jew is told to continuously ask themselves when their deeds will reach those of our forefathers. Merely asking the question lifts us out of our own paradigm and connects us to an ancient reality, enabling us to fulfill these desires in actuality. •

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The Menachem Institute invites you to attend A Year of Hakhel

Melavah Malka Gathering SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 28, 8:00 PM An Evening with:

Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson at CHABAD OF THE VALLEY HEADQUARTERS The Teichman Family Social Hall 18181 Burbank Boulevard, Tarzana Includes creative Havdalah Service Followed by the lecture and a full course Melave Malkah $36.00 per person - space is limited RSVP at ChabadoftheValley.org or call 818.758.1818 x 101 Under the auspices of Machon Menachem, J & S Gutnick Foundation - Chabad of the Valley

Rabbi YY Jacobson, one of the most sought-after Jewish speakers in the world today, has lectured on six continents and in thirty states. Funny, brilliant, charming, and an exceptional orator, he has touched thousands with his deep, intuitive grasp of the human condition and his remarkable ability to inspire his listeners with its relevance to their daily lives. He is the author of the acclaimed tape series, “A Tale of Two Souls” and “Captain, My Captain,” and teaches Kabbalah, Chassidic spirituality and Talmud in Brooklyn, New York.

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A PERFECT SETTING Great gifts for all occasions- invited out for a Shabbos meal? We have the perfect gift....have a list from here till....of all the people you owe gifts?

Just come in and we will take care of the baby gifts you've been meaning to give....the Bas Mitzvah girl you can't possibly figure out what would be right for her...the couple you're embarresed to greet ...its been soooo long since their wedding....the house warming gift for your friend who just moved into a new home...don't put it off..come in today and go out relieved.

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AUDITIONS A TIME FOR DANCE is seeking talented and commited actresses ages 8 and up to perform in our upcoming show " THE WIZARD OF OZ".

Our awesome drama program includes training in acting, singing and dancing as well as set design and more!

Sunday Mornings @ 7269 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles. Please call to schedule an audition! (323) 404-0827 -766-

trally located in the La Brea/Beverly area. Private entrance, totally detached, A/C & Heating, all utilities incl., walking distance to shuls & stores. Please all: (310)735-3310 -1476 -

Two bedroom guesthouse available for rent. Full Shower & bath, fully furnished with fridge. Looking for Shomer Shabbos Female. Please call:(310) 274-9758 -1428.-

Seeking roommate asap. Single, Jewish female. Non smoking, responsible and friendly and clean. Seeks the same to share a lovely one bedroom one bath living dining room area full kitchen apartment also share utilities, AC, quiet building near Fairfax. Please be pet friendly I have one loving kitty.

References please. No short term.

Please call 323-608-8164.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

HEADLINES / EUROPEAN WIGS • Wash & Set • Hair Accessories • Jewelry • Ear Piercing Call Chaya Suri @ 323-930-1389 -1425-

GRAPHIC DESIGN LH DESIGN & PRINTING You name it we design it! Business Cards, Postcards, Posters, Flyers, Stickers, CD/DVD Covers, Websites, Wedding and Bar/Bat Mitzvah Invitations, Scrapbook Albums, Digital Books, Tshirts, & More...

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HOME CARE AGENCY AAA InterConnectCare, Inc. Home care Agency Licensed, Insured, Bonded since 1993 CNA, CHHA, Caregivers, Companions in your home. Full insurance coverege and all payroll services for our employee.

Long term Care, Workers Comp insurances accepted Russin, Polish, Hungerian, Yidish and more 310-285-0200 8600 W. 3rd str, LA, Ca 90048. Conveniently located right across from Cedar Sinai Hospital -1455-

BABY SITTER AVAILABLE Orthodox woman available to watch your children full time or part time hours, at your location. Excellent references. call: 323-651-9389.

ROOMATE WANTED Orthodox man seeks same to share 2 bedroom duplex near La Brea/Beverly. $900 per month + utilities. Fully furnished. Must be non-smoker, stirctly Shomer Shabbos, neat and clean. Call Moshe: 323-9333340. If no answer please leave message.

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BEIS DIN Badatz West Coast Rabinical Council.

Rabbi Gavriel Cohen: 323-939-0298

FOR RENT Newly renovated large guest house/Office with fully tiled bathroom, rull granite top kitchen, cen-

Bev. Hills, N. of Wilshire: Newly built 4300 sq ft. Recorded Info 1-800-417-7489 ID# 7005. www.BeverlyHillsInfo.net Bev Hills, 462 S. Swall: Sale /Lease: 2 story+ Guest House.

Recorded Info 1-800-417-7489 ID# 8005. www.BevHillsHome.com COMING SOON Prime Hancock Park: 5000+sq ft, pool. La Brea, So. of Beverly: Lovely 4 bdrm, Pool, Guest House.

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NEW KEHILLA Tehachapi Torah Center(ed Community): Suited for families, individuals, and existing Torah organizations.

Healthy, Serene, Affordable, Child Friendly. Register interest now for coming year: Summer Camp: TorahNature-Sports Boys Camp, Ages 1013. Day School, or Home School Lemudei Kodesh Co-op. Yeshiva High School for regional and out of town boys. Beis Medrash with online degree option. Sundays 11:00 AM Monthly Speaker, Brunch, Tour, Hike, Bike, House Hunt. Thursdays 1:30 PM Weekly Parsha Preview. Minyan Pending Participants, RSVP to confirm.

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Priced from: Lease: Apartments $450, Houses $900.

Purchase: Houses $100k, Lots 40k.

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NOTARY TRAVELING NOTARY Yosef Y. Shagalov: Traveling Notary Public & Home Signing Agent.

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE We need an educational aide for our 20 year old son with special needs who is attending Valley College part time. Patient, reliable male, legally able to work in the U.S. Training and ongoing support will be provided.

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Looking for an education aide who is warm, responsible, to work in a Jewish day school in North Hollywood for an 8 year old boy. Special education experience preferred and or teaching experience. 11am -3 pm approx. Please call 818-251-0046 or 818-776-9552 -1446-

Fun, Frum and Fabulous. Looking for efficient sales girl with great people skills, and take charge attitude for retail sales position. Please call 323864-2641.

Camp Director - Etta Israel Center's Camp Gindi seeking qualified individual to plan and direct operation of summer day camp for Jewish children with developmental disabilities.

Duties include recruitment, hiring, training, program development, marketing, risk management, budgeting and report writing. Requires prior relevant experience and eligibility to work in the USA. Job runs from March through August. Reply via email with resume and salary requirements to diana.warshawsky@etta.org

SEEKING JOBS Looking to work as a Nanny experenced with newborn, toddlers,twins, etc. Please call Rivkah 818-419-9434 -1445-

Orthodox woman available to watch your children full time or part time hours, at your location. Excellent references. Please call: 323-651-9389.

TUTORING Male tutor available for 1st-8th grades. ADD or ADHD no problem! 25 years experience in teaching and tutoring. Call (323) 930-2255.

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Frum Woman Tutor. Grades 1- 8.

English subjects. Please Call (323) 710-4483

REAL ESTATES OPPORTUNITIES. Do you know of the advantages of four unit apartment buildings in general and in particular?

One of the general advantages is that you qualify for 30 years fix rate mortgages. And in particular you can take advantage of the fact that the mortgage rates are at the lowest since past 40 years. Our four unit apartment pocket listings are as follows: 1)On Bedford street located between Whitworth and Olympic Blvd . Unit mix is 2 three bedrooms and 2 two bedrooms.

2) On Oakhurst located between Pico and Whitworth. Unit mix is 4 two bedroom over 1000 square feet each unit size.

3) On North Sycamore Near Labrea and beverly Blvd. Unit mix 4 two bedroom over 1200 square feet each unit size.

We have storage spaces for rent for various and all storage purposes from small to big size units in heart of beverly hills with great discount prices.

We have a few pocket listing of gas station with convenient stores.

A Beverly Hills house north of Santa Monica (Flat) on Crescent Street built on 17000 square feet land.

We have a client who is looking for a warehouse in the Fashion District of downtown Los Angeles.

We know of a great condo opportunity in Wilshire Corridor For further information contact Daniel Dayani, Realtor Associate at 310-279-2991

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Engagements Chana Price & David Rackliff Leora Feinblum & Isaac Orenbuch Rivka B. Menkes & Avrohom C. Weiss Kesem Mia Nir & Yonatan Hetzroni Ronit Eisenberg & Mordechai Hess Riki (Rivka) Mishulovin & Adam Ariel Maytal Goldenberg & Yakir Harrosh Ronen Amrani & Danna Goldstein Yosef Abramov to Rivky Braude Weddings Tzeril Vago & Yitzy Greenspan

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ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA CITY ATTORNEY

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Only 1 of the following candidates will appear on your ballot

PAUL KORETZ 5th DISTRICT

With six well qualified candidates running for the 5th District seat we chose PAUL KORETZ as the candidate with the strongest credentials who has always been accessible and has done much for Our Community during his nearly 20 years as an elected official

Paul Koretz surrounded by friends and supporters as he is honored by the Jewish Community PAC in 2006

DENNIS ZINE

RICHARD ALARCON

3rd DISTRICT

JAN PERRY 9th DISTRICT

7th DISTRICT

BILL ROSENDAHL

ERIC GARCETTI

11th DISTRICT

13th DISTRICT

JANICE HAHN 15th DISTRICT

LA Unified School District MIKE STRYER DISTRICT 4

ANGELA REDDOCK OFFICE 2

Los Angeles Community College Member of the Board of Trustees KELLY CANDAELE JOZEF THOMAS ESSAVI OFFICE 4

OFFICE 6

MIGUEL SANTIAGO OFFICE 7

City of Los Angeles Measures: CHARTER AMENDMENTS A, B, E - NO CHARTER AMENDMENTS C, D - YES Paid For By: Community Research & Information Center Post Office Box 480454, Los Angeles, 90048 - California State ID #882293 DIRECTORS: STANLEY TREITEL & HOWARD WINKLER

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