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Dennis Prager poses an interesting hypothetical question: If you were walking down a dark alley one night and saw three burly young men wearing leather jackets, sunglasses and chains around their necks you would no doubt be petrified, right?

Rabbi Yossy Goldman

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Giving Personally Terribly embarrassed, the innkeeper, who realized that he had berated and humiliated a leading Torah figure, decided to beg forgiveness from the Rav. Parshas Re’eh Rabbi Mordechai Kaminetsky

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oes a moral life equal good fortune? Do things always go right for you if you're a "religious" person?

Behold I give you this day a blessing and a curse. The blessing: that you will hearken to the commandments of the L-rd your G-d... And the curse: if you do not obey and you stray from the path that I command you today to follow the gods of others...

Do you identify with these words from the opening verses of this week's parshah? Are all righteous people blessed and all godless people cursed? Does it really work that way in the real world?

The truth is, the Talmud states categorically, "The reward for mitzvahs is not in this world at all." Ultimate accountability is reserved for the world to come. What, then, is the Torah telling us here?

Well, one answer is that it is teaching us that living a G-dly life is itself a blessing. And that leading a life where G-d's value system is irrelevant is in itself a curse. Virtue is its own reward and "the reward for a mitzvah is in the mitzvah itself."

Perhaps there was a time when we needed faith to believe this. Today, I honestly think it is self-evident. In our generation, we see empirically that a life dedicated to Torah values is blessed and, sadly, other lifestyles bring the opposite of blessing in their wake.

Let's examine a few areas in society today and see if we can discern some truth in these verses.

Divorce: It is now some time since the Jewish community has attained parity with the rest of the world in the divorce statistics. We, too, have passed the one-out-of-three rate, and now virtually every other marriage is ending in divorce.

However, if we look at the Torah-observant community, while there are indeed more divorces now than ever before, the rate is still below 10%. Cynics may argue that it is because among religious people there still exists a certain stigma and therefore a reluctance to divorce, so that many people remain in unhappy marriages. This may be true, to an extent, but I am convinced that there are many positive factors contributing to the higher marriage success rate among observant couples. To name a few: Religious people share common values and aspirations. Many of the things others argue about are not issues of difference among observant individuals. Religious people are far from perfect but, statistically, they are more faithful to their spouses than non-religious people. Shalom bayit (a harmonious home life) is a religious imperative; a happy family life is a social necessity in religious communities. Then there are mitzvahs which help in tangible ways. Keeping Shabbat is

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one mitzvah that fosters family time and togetherness in ways that would have necessitated heroic efforts to achieve otherwise. And, of course, the mikveh is a mitzvah that directly impacts on marriages, enhancing the intimate relationship immeasurably.

Violent Crime: First the bad news: unfortunately it is not unheard of for Jews to have been involved in white-collar crime.

Fraud and embezzlement are not things we are proud of. Furthermore, today, even violent crimes are being perpetrated by Jewish people in a way that was always foreign to our people.

Road rage now happens in Israel on a regular basis. And there have been some highly publicized cases of Jew on Jew violence in the United States.

But in the religious community, while white-collar crime is unfortunately not unknown, violent crime is a rarity. In fact, when Yigal Amir assassinated Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin, it sent such shockwaves across the world not only because he was a Jew but precisely because he was a kippah-wearing Jew! Dennis Prager poses an interesting hypothetical question: If you were walking down a dark alley one night and saw three burly young men wearing leather jackets, sunglasses and chains around their necks you would no doubt be petrified, right?

Now what if you were told that these young men had just come from a Bible class. Would you be alarmed or relieved?

Perhaps in other faiths, religious fundamentalism breeds violence. With Jews it is the opposite. (OK, I did hear of a case where a fellow in shul who didn't get an aliyah punched up the gabbai! But you must admit, that is an exception.)

Social Ills: While alcoholism, drug abuse and AIDS are not entirely unheard of, they are certainly the exception in religious circles. In the wider community, these scourges of our generation are affecting Jews in large numbers. We are, after all, totally integrated into the fabric of our society. Our degree of susceptibility depends almost entirely on the choices we make in schools and social environments.

Please don't think me smug and condescending when I go on like this about the superiority of the Torah observant lifestyle. Obviously, there are no guarantees. Every individual faces the same challenges and choices in life. Tragic choices, G-d forbid, can be made by anyone, anywhere. If we are objective, though, we cannot dismiss the tangible evidence that our parshah does have a point: that the G-dly way of life is not only a pathway to paradise in the hereafter, but is itself a blessing for us in the here and now.

If we want the blessings of this world for our families and ourselves, we should seriously consider a Torah lifestyle. The choice is ours.

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couple of weeks ago, on the front page of the L.A. Times, there was a picture of a Rabbi with flowing white beard, traditional garb, and a black velvet Kipah with his hands cuffed behind his back being taken into custody. This was one of a number of Rabbis who were arrested in an FBI operation which involved communities in New Jersey, New York, and Israel, and even more recently arrests in California. Rabbis, a number of prominent mayors, and others were taken into custody for a large fraud operation. They were accused, among other things, of selling body parts, namely kidneys, that they would get in Israel for $10,000 and that they would end up selling to individuals in need of a kidney transplant in the United States for $166,000. They were also accused of selling “Gucci” handbags, fake bags fraudulently inscribed with the designer label. These Rabbis were accused of money laundering, pursuing personal gain through the fraud and lining the coffers of charities that they represent. The Rabbis included individuals who serve in the capacity of Rosh Yeshiva, the special title conferred on an individual who leads an esteemed learning academy, among other esteemed positions.

from others. Those who own the trademarks have worked hard to guarantee the quality of the items they produce.

Stealing their name and their reputation would again a specific violation of Torah law.

It is essential, of course, to understand that the men accused in this case remain innocent until proven guilty in court. But the charges being made by the federal government are so outrageous as to raise a cloud over Jewish charities and those who lead them in general.

Money seems to be at the heart of the matter. There are massive sums of money involved here. The money totals in the many millions of dollars. The money that these Rabbis have raised in good times and bad has contributed to their reputation. In a bad economy, many charitable contributions do go down. These Rabbis have to become “creative” in their raising of money to maintain the institutions that they have created and their own lofty status.

In regard to what may be wrong with the picture, these Rabbis were very careful to follow the traditional outward signs of piety. Yet, these individuals who are so careful to dress in this traditional manner are accused of unlawful activities which would represent, if true, violations of Torah law, specifically laws within the Torah which govern and regulate the behavior among and between individuals.

When someone in Israel is paid $10,000 for a kidney, as is alleged by the FBI, they think that that is a lot of money.

They have no idea that the kidney that they sell for $10,000 is actually worth close to $200,000 in the United States according to reports. If the charges are proved true, these Rabbis would then have violated the specific provision of not putting an obstacle before the “blind.” The Rabbis of the Talmud were careful to point out that when the Torah speaks of placing an obstacle before the blind, it does not mean that the person is without sight, but rather that the person is blind or ignorant to the facts. This is seen as taking advantage of a person and is specifically forbidden. Putting in a fraudulent manner fake labels on various handbags and other items is definitely stealing

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These black-hatted men appear to have contributed to giving a black reputation to Jewish charities and the Rabbis who lead them. Coming on the heels of the Madoff imprisonment, a case which highlighted stealing and fraud in the Orthodox Jewish community, this new scandal raises questions about Jewish charities, the individuals who lead them, and whether the phone call that you receive on a Sunday morning is a call to help true people in need or merely a way of helping to launder illegal money and hide illegal activities. If these charges are proved true, the entire Jewish charitable network would be placed in question.

What could be the motivation for someone who leads a world renowned Yeshiva to risk everything, including not only their name but the name of the entire community in this manner as charged? What has happened? How have we come to this current moment of crisis?

Power is also at the heart of the issue. Building a large Yeshiva or a major charity creates a source of power for the individuals who lead these institutions. A couple of these Rabbis actually lead some of the largest and wealthiest communities of Jews in the United States. They have come to hold positions of power which rival mayors and governors. In fact, mayors, state legislators, and others bow down to these Rabbis as the elected officials look for contributions to their own campaigns and a touch of the power that these Rabbis possess.

There is also international status, manipulation, and intrigue. These Rabbis and others were in charge of a large ring of thieves which has stretched across numerous continents.

There are some Jewish principles which should guide us.

We remain personally responsible for our actions and for the actions we help cause. We cannot escape personal responsibility. This is a basic principle within Judaism. It

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seems that all this stems from the fact that we were all there at Mount Sinai receiving the Torah. The tribal leaders and the lowliest members of the 12 Tribes all heard the word of G-d. They all witnessed the miraculous events at Sinai. Unlike other religions where there is one prophet or a single individual who hears the word of G-d, Judaism is a religion where all bear a responsibility because our personal ancestors were all there at the foot of the mountain.

We know the worth of each individual within Judaism.

It is a common statement of fact within Judaism that ten common men can make a Minyan, while nine prominent Rabbis don’t. No one should get an overinflated view of their own value in the scheme of things.

The individuals charged with dispersing charity do have a special responsibility in that they have been given in many cases tens of millions of dollars to aid the public good. In this particular case of fraud, we have people who are entrusted with our charitable dollars using those dollars for personal gain. In a case like Madoff, we had leaders of Jewish agencies and institutions investing money in funds that were not rated or guaranteed in any way. The hunger for high returns on investments blindly led individuals entrusted with public money to “throw out” the money as if it were merely trash by investing in schemes.

While everyone bears personal responsibility, those who take on the larger responsibility of serving the community have additional obligations.

We have seen in recent months a complete breakdown of the public trust that has been

placed in our leaders. We have come to find out that some of the charities that we have supported primarily serve the good only of the Rabbis and other “leaders” that pocket the money. Some of our Yeshivot have come to look more like instruments of the Mafia rather than the places of learning and good that we thought they were.

A primary value in Judaism is that we are to be involved in Tikun Olam. G-d has created the world, but we are to be involved in the perfecting of the world that G-d has created, Tikun Olam. We must be engaged in this effort even when the others who surround us do not appear to be so engaged.

Meanwhile, we can personally come to know of the good work of a specific charity. We can follow the actions of the charity to see how it may impact the community.

We should try to guide our charitable funds to those institutions that we know to be serving the public good.

There are never guarantees that a seemingly trusted charity one day will not be the target of an FBI investigation the next. However, as we personally take on our own responsibility for the conduct for the world in which we live and as we teach our children the values which come from our Torah and tradition, we can do our best to work for a new generation that will be better than what we currently see.

Let us hope that the pictures in the newspapers and on television of “esteemed” Rabbinic leaders being hauled off to jail will never be repeated. •

Robert J. Rome, Ph.D., is a licensedPsychologist in clinical practice in Encino, California.

He can be reached at RJRome@aol.com.

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his week the Torah teaches us about charity. Not only does it tell us who to give, it tells us how to give.

And it does so in an uncharacteristic and seemingly repetitive fashion.

"If there shall be an impoverished person from among you or any of your brethren in your cities... you shall not harden your heart nor close your hand against your destitute brother. Rather you should shall surely give him and you shall not harden your heart when you give him" (Deuteronomy 15:7-10).

The repetitive expression and emphasis on the word him is troubling. "You shall surely give him and not feel bad" would suffice. Why is the phrase "when you give him" necessary? The Torah is referring to the person to whom you have given.

It tells us not to feel bad about giving charity. Why the extra phrase about the recipient?

Rabbi Yosef Dov Soleveitchik, the Rav (Rabbi) of Brisk, was revered throughout Europe as a foremost scholar and Talmudic sage. One aspect of his character was known to shine even brighter than his scholarship - his humility.

Once, he stopped by an inn in the middle of a freezing night and asked for lodging. He had no entourage with him, and the innkeeper treated him with abuse. He did not disclose who he was, and after pleading with the innkeeper, he was allowed to sleep on the floor near a stove. The innkeeper, thinking that the man was a poor beggar, did not offer him any food and refused to give him more than a little bread and water for which Rabbi Soleveitchik was willing to pay.

The next morning Rabbi Soleveitchik did not see the shocked expression on the face of the innkeeper when a few of the town notables came to the inn. "We understand that the Brisker Rav was passing through this town. Is it possible that he came by your inn last night?"

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At first, the innkeeper dismissed the question - until the Rav appeared and the group entered to greet him warmly.

In a few minutes the town dignitaries converged on the inn with their students and children all in line to meet the great sage.

Terribly embarrassed, the innkeeper, who realized that he had berated and humiliated a leading Torah figure, decided to beg forgiveness from the Rav. "Rebbe," he cried, "I am terribly sorry. I had no idea that you were the Brisker Rav. Please forgive me."

The Rav replied. "I would love to, but you see that would be impossible."

"But why?" asked the owner in shock.

"You see, "explained the sage. "You are coming to ask forgiveness from the Brisker Rav. That is not who you insulted.

You debased a simple Jew who came for lodging - and he is no longer here to forgive you."

The Torah explains that there are in essence two parts to tzedaka - the patron and the recipient. Often the giver becomes detached from the recipient; he wants to give but has no concern for the receiver. He may even have disdain for the person at the door, but the mitzvah of tzedaka overrides his pre-judgement and a contribution is given. Perhaps the Torah stresses the words "do not feel badly in your heart when you give to him," to teach us an important lesson.

In addition to the mitzvah of giving, one should identify with the recipient too. Know the true situation of the person to whom you are giving. Understand what you are giving for. Be sure that when you are giving to him, your heart should not be in bad spirits. The Torah recognizes the simplest beggar as someone worthy enough to have his pronoun repeated. "Surely give him; do not feel bad in your heart when you give him." If the Torah is careful enough to classify the beggar as an individual who transcends a generic recipient- and transform him into a personal beneficiary, then perhaps he is worthy of recognition by all of us. •

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“Though summer still lingered and the day was bright and sunny, there was a change in the air. One smelled already the Elul-scent; a teshuvah-wind was blowing. Everyone grew more serious, more thoughtful…. All awaited the call of the shofar, the first blast that would announce the opening of the gates of the month of mercy.” So describes the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the onset of the month of Elul in the shtetl of Lubavitch.

As the last month of the Jewish year, Elul is a time for sober review of the achievements and failings of the closing year; a month of trepidation on account of the approaching “Days of Awe” of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, when "all inhabitants of earth pass before the Divine Judge as a flock of sheep." But Elul is also a gentle month, softened by the reconciliatory prophecies of the “Seven of Consolation” and the vibes of divine compassion that linger from the time that Moses spent the whole of Elul on the summit of Mount Sinai procuring G-d’s wholehearted forgiveness for Israel’s first sin. In a word, Elul is a time of teshuvah: a time of regret, forgiveness and reconciliation; a time of return to pristine beginnings to rediscover one's true self and the spark of G-dliness at the core of one's soul.

The First Resource To keep body and soul together, the human being needs air, water, food, clothing, shelter—in that order. Without air, G-d forbid, a person would expire in a matter of minutes. He may survive a few days without water, a few weeks without food. The need for clothing and shelter are less immediately apparent, but without them man would ultimately succumb to an environment often hostile to his life and health.

Not incidentally, this order also describes the relative accessibility of these resources. Shelter is the most toilsome and expensive of human needs to acquire. Clothing less so, food yet less so, water even cheaper and more available.

Finally, air, the most crucial resource of them all, is the most bountiful and the most effortless to attain.

Thus, the idioms “a change in the air,” “Elul-scent,” and “teshuvah-wind” in the above quote from Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak are not mere poetic figures of speech, but also express a truth about the month of Elul and the spirit of teshuvah that pervades it. The effort to cut through life’s accumulated debris of failings and inequities and touch base with the untarnished purity at the core of one’s soul, is a round-the-year endeavor. But in the month of Elul, we enter into an atmosphere of teshuvah.

In Elul, teshuvah is not a factor of cataclysmic “moments of truth” or something to be extracted from the depths of the prayerbook. It is as plentiful and accessible as air: we need only breathe deeply to draw it into our lungs and send it coursing through our veins. And with Elul comes the realization that, like air, teshuvah is our most crucial resource, our very breath of spiritual life.

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recently spoke to a man from out of town that was looking for a shidduch for his son. Of course, I inquired as to what were the important qualities that his son's prospective life-mate should have. When number one on the list was that the girl be "skinny" I wondered to myself: Is this the son's obsession or the parents' obsession - and have they passed this "skinny" obsession on to their daughters...?

If statistics can be believed, we have a serious problem.

The American Psychiatric Association reports that up to 7% of all girls will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime. That means that out of my daughter's class of thirty girls, two of them will watch their physical and mental health slip through their fingers because of a destructive relationship with food.

Eating disorders overwhelmingly afflict women and appear at adolescence. This illness takes the form of an obsession with consuming or avoiding food to extremes that devastate physical, mental and emotional health. It's easy to dismiss an eating disorder as a meshigas, a willpower issue or what have you. The truth is that an eating disorder has the devastating ability to undermining all elements of a young woman's life - more so, perhaps, than any other health issue.

For a young woman who is struggling with these issues, her outlook on work, school, family and her self image depends solely upon what she has or has not eaten. The notion that she could make sound decisions regarding shidduchim and marriage should be dismissed altogether.

It's not merely that the eating disorder is an ugly footnote in the story of her life. Rather, every chapter of the girl's life is a mere footnote in a horror story where food, eating and self image are themselves matters of life and death.

While many factors contribute to the onset of an eating disorder, popular culture is certainly very influential. We are constantly bombarded with ads and messages that both overstate the importance of physical perfection and paint an unrealistic, unreachable image of "beauty".

There's little question that a young woman's exposure to popular and celebrity culture can strongly affect how she feels she is supposed to look, and ultimately contribute to an eating disorder.

Even more influential: parents who are overly critical of their children and intentionally withhold affection risk their children developing overly harsh and critical view about themselves. For a young lady who is unable to de-

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vise a strategy to deal with a wounded feeling of self worth, obsessive control over her diet and personal habits make an excellent substitute.

Adding to the suffering is the invisible nature of an eating disorder. Where someone fighting an addiction or illness can find the support of their loved ones, a young woman with an eating disorder usually struggles alone.

They are "masters of disguise", meticulously hiding any sign of their behavior and suffering in extreme secrecy.

Our well-being is our only resource that ensures that we'll be able to fight another day for what we want and need. With a healthy mind and body we can realize our potential. Without it, we are unable even to hold the good things already in our hands.

Especially today, as popular culture has infiltrated our communities, we owe it to our young women, our families and community to watch for signs of eating disorders. If we can identify the red flags in our daughters' behavior and know where to find effective help, we can fight to keep them safe and win.

It's extremely painful to see someone we care about struggling with an eating disorder. The illness is all-encompassing, causing them to view every aspect of life in the context of what has or has not been eaten that day. If left unchecked, an eating disorder can and will destroy physical, emotional and mental health.

As parents, siblings and friends, we cannot sit silently and let someone we care about harm themselves. On the other hand, involving ourselves in this battle can be overwhelming. What is the right way to help? Will we only make things worse? What can we do?

Off the bat, we have to understand that even with our most loving and committed intentions, we cannot "cure" this sickness or make it end. That's something that we'll have to leave to responsible professionals and, ultimately, to the suffering individual. However, with thoughtful and loving involvement, we can help a friend to make sound decisions about their health.

An approach that can encourage someone to break the cycle of self destruction and reach out for help is one that I will refer to as "Near and Far." Essentially, we can encourage our friend, in a loving and supportive way, to get professional help (Near); and deny the rationale and selfimage that fuels the illness (Far). In other words: Near...

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• First of all, it's important to stay cool and relaxed when speaking with her about your suspicions. Even though it's difficult, do not let yourself get frantic or upset. If you are too upset to contain your emotions, it is simply the wrong time to talk.

your "naïve" desire to get involved. She may ask you to help her keep her illness secret. Do not accept any responsibility for her emotional or physical ailments - your role is not to be a punching bag or a crutch, your role is to encourage her to seek professional treatment.

• Explain to her in a direct way what it is that makes you believe that she has a problem. Without talking down or taking an accusatory tone, speak explicitly about changes you've observed in her behavior or disposition. Emphasize that as a parent, friend, sibling etc. you're concern is only for her own health and happiness.

It's important to come to terms with the fact that we cannot heal our friend's illness. That is something that demands much time, professional help and a supreme effort on their part. Our job as friends and family is to help her to imagine a better life for herself and lovingly encourage her to seek out the professionals that can help her to heal.

• Your goal should be not just to air your suspicions that she has a problem, but to recommend specific help. Do some basic footwork as to what therapists, clinics or support groups are out there so that you'll be able to suggest a specific course of action. ...and Far

Many years ago, I had the opportunity to meet with a young woman who struggled with an eating disorder. For a variety of reasons she was searching for a refuge. That refuge turned out to be food. It was not long before her "comfort eating" had her weight spiraling out of control.

• Do not say anything about her physical appearance, whether in a positive or negative way. No matter what, she will understand everything you say in a way that validates her obsession with her self-image, and this will only fuel her illness. For the same reasons, don't get into the hard details of calories, nutrition etc. You simply cannot win.

• Do not put forth any demands or issue ultimatums: stress and shame are what drove the illness in the first place. Throughout her struggle, she has trained herself to deal with bullying, shame and pressure. There is little, if anything, you can do to "force her hand." It will take much patience and persistence before she starts to come around.

There's no "silver bullet".

• Do not give in: Someone with an eating disorder is a "master of manipulation." She may unexpectedly shift the blame for her condition to you, or perhaps try to ridicule

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She had a keen awareness of the health risks involved, and of the way that it affected her opinion of herself.

Nonetheless, both conventional and "fad" diets failed time after time leaving her feeling broken (further fueling the problem). She was very hard pressed to control her impulses at all, let alone to actually lose any weight. Yet, almost by accident, she found the means to reinvent herself and find the perspective necessary to deal with her personal issues and beat her chronic overeating. Avodas Hashem.

Rather than deal with her issue as a private personal conflict, she instead dealt with it as a religious battle to refine herself and her place in the world -what chassidic philosophy calls avodas habirurim. The pillar of her relationship to the Almighty and her mission as a Jew was iskafiya (restraint), and she considered any food that was unnecessary for her health and well-being to be trayf. Years later, she

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looks and behaves like an entirely different person. By all accounts she has beaten her self-destructive relationship with food.

I was reminded of this story because of a teen whom I recently spoke with who is grappling with Bulimia Nervosa, the "binge and purge" disorder. I am very impressed by the approach she had adopted, which bears some remarkable similarities. This youngster is likewise fully aware of the potential long term health-risks and the damage to her body that are at stake. But because awareness is not the only side of the coin in this struggle, she searched for and found the inspiration she needed to fight her destructive illness.

She keeps herself from "binging and purging" by changing her point of view about food altogether. The Rambam states that the health of the body is essential for Avodas Hashem. Taking this to heart, she views her daily meals as part of a spiritual medicine which enables her to fulfill her role as a Jewish woman. Her medicine, in this case, is a commitment to routine and modest meals that keep her in good physical health and able to serve Hashem. In

other words, her desire to feel spiritually whole helps her to fight physical inclinations. This young woman has a long way to go in her struggle with bulimia, but she does have a new resolve as an invaluable resource to help her in this fight.

There are very few of our life's battles that can be won without invoking the best of our spirit and determination.

If we see ourselves as isolated and without direction, even the simplest test can seem hopeless. But if we understand our troubles in way which challenges us to fulfill our purpose in this world, we can tap into a wealth of energy and inspiration that will help us overcome our challenges.

Without a doubt, victory over an eating disorder comes with the guidance of professionals, the support of loved ones and years of work. No one should presume otherwise. On the other hand, as Jews we have and inheritance of thousands of years of wisdom that has guided us through even the darkest moments. In caring for the material body, we cannot ignore the need for a fulfilling spiritual life. It is through this alone that we can lay a foundation from which we rise to meet our challenges. •

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Editor’s note: The holy Baal Shem Tov, Rebbe Nachman of Breslev’s great grandfather of blessed and saintly memory, took Torah out of aristocratic hands and spread it among the masses.

Today’s reality (outside of Israel, where most Yeshiva tuition is government-subsidized and very low or even free) is that on a de-facto basis, Torah is returning to aristocratic hands, where only wealthy people can pay $15-25 thousand per child per year. We feel that it’s our solemn duty to cry out on this matter, and to desist in our prayers until every single boy and girl has a proper Torah educational framework. Since Hashem does everything for the best, the high tuition outside of Israel is just another reason to seriously consider moving to Israel, the sooner the better.

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some teens, it's a time to reflect on how to forgive those who hurt them through the previous school year. For those who don't fit our current traditional one-way-fitsall system, wishes of forgiveness slam up against walls of pain, forgiveness sometimes is a won't or even a can't. For "kids at risk" this is the hardest time of year. Getting ready to face who knows what in the upcoming year. Many go through such unpleasantness. And there seems no way out, no way to fix it.

For these young people, judgment doesn't come on Rosh Hashana, it comes in Elul. The few schools that are prepared to deal with these kids in need, no parent in a normal situation can afford it. The parents suffer, the kids suffer. The parents want the best for their children, but just can't afford to pay fees that would easily cover a full college education.

The parents are in tears, kids are angry and worse, bitter.

t's That Time Again. No, not Elul when the King is in the Field, when we prepare for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur and the judgment of the King of kings. Rather, I'm referring to the start of the school year.

For parents it’s the time where they have to open their checkbooks and pay crazy amounts of money in yeshiva tuition. Parents wonder whether some of the children are going to make it, and whether they, the parents, are going to make it after writing all those checks.

For kids it’s the end of summer vacation the beginning of a new school year. Yet for many, this time of year is the worst. They wonder where they will be going to school, or even if they will be going to school. Whether their parents will be able to write those checks, and how many tears or arguments they will hear behind closed doors as the time to pay them comes close.

They wonder what the future will bring, and if they're a teen that pays close attention to their parents, whether their parents’ sacrifice is worth the pain. Many look forward to the upcoming school year, but for these and other reasons many dread it.

It's funny how the school year always begins in Elul, the month of teshuvah where we reflect on the past year. For

There was a time, I'm told, when every Jewish child mattered. Extreme effort was made to get every and any Jewish child in yeshiva, and do everything possible to keep them there. Now, apparently, fitting in exactly, learning exactly the right way (G-d forbid if a child has a learning disability or even a low aptitude in a particular subject), is what's important. There're enough children in yeshiva that I guess we can spare some misfits and throw the slow ones out.

But what future do we give them? Falling behind in studies, no skills to gain a future, no respect - only disdain from the community...

The prayers of these young people will be accusations for the general community this Yom Kippur. For their judgment came in Elul, when rosh yeshivas said no, when tuition committees said $25,000, when rabbaim said to get out and people turned away from them, and their parents painfully rung their hands and simply had no future to offer them...

I cry with them, for I am one of them. I wish I could forgive, but they don't even realize what they've done. As for me, I have to pick up the pieces of a lost teenage life, an education only in pain, and figure out how not to end up on the street. •

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pproaching war correctly may be more difficult than waging war itself. In order to prepare Klal Yisrael for war a series of queries were presented to them. Soldiers who were newlywed or had recently built new homes or planted new vineyards were told by the officer in charge to leave the army and return home. Furthermore, soldiers who were faint of heart morally or spiritually were asked to return home so as not to weaken the hearts of others in battle.

But war must begin with encouragement. So before the officers ask the questions that may relieve some soldiers from active duty, the kohen gives a moral boosting speech. The kohen opens with Judaism's most famous words, "Sh'ma Yisrael - Hear Oh Israel! You are about to approach battle on your enemies. Let you hearts not whither and do not fear, tremble, or be broken before them. For Hashem who will go with you, fight with you, and save you" (Deuteronomy 20:3-4).

Rashi comments on the hauntingly familiar expression of "Sh'ma Yisrael - Hear oh Israel!" Those words are the national anthem of the Jewish nation whose doctrine of belief is contained in the declarative that follows. "The L-rd our G-d the L-rd is One" (Deuteronomy 6:4). Rashi connects the pre-battle pep-talk in Parshas Shoftim with the famous words read week's earlier in Parshas Va'eschanan. He explains that the expression, "Hear oh Israel" used in the kohen's prologue is actually used as a hint to Hashem. The

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kohen is in essence reminding Hashem of the unofficial anthem that Jews recite twice daily, world-over. The kohen is in essence declaring that "even if the Jewish people have only the merit of the words Hear oh Israel, they are worthy to be victorious and saved (from the ravages of war)."

I was wondering. Isn't the kohen talking to the people? If Rashi tells us that with this choice of words there is a subtle message to Hashem, can we not also presume that there is perhaps, an important, if only subtle message to His nation as well?

Refusenik Yosef Mendelevitch, imprisoned in a work camp by Soviet authorities refused to give up his religious convictions. He made a kipah, which he wore proudly in the work camp.

Once the KGB colonel in charge of the camp heard of Mendelevich's behavior, he summoned him to his office and threatened him.

"Take that off your head or I will kill you!" he demanded.

Mendelevich was not moved. "You can kill me, but I will not take it off." The officer was shocked by Yosef's calm attitude. In desperation he grilled him. "Are you not afraid to die?"

Mendelevich just smiled softly. "Those who will die by the commands of Brezhnev are afraid of death. However those who believe that our death will be by the command of G-d are not afraid of His command."

Perhaps the symbolism of using the words of the Sh'ma Yisrael, which connect to our sincere faith in the oneness and unity of the Almighty is profoundly significant.

The kohen is commanding the Jews to enter the battlefield without fear. There is no better familiar declaration than that of Sh'ma Yisrael. Those words kept our faith and calm-headedness throughout every death-defying and death-submissive moment throughout our history.

During the Spanish inquisition, it was on our lips. During the Crusades it was shouted in synagogues about to be torched. And during the Holocaust Sh'ma Yisrael was recited by those who walked calmly to meet the Author of those hallowed words that captured the faith of Jewish souls more resolutely than the fetters that held the frail bodies.

The Chofetz Chaim would urge soldiers to constantly repeat the paragraph of the Sh'ma Yisrael during battle. It would sustain their faith as it would calm their fears. And the words Sh'ma Yisrael remain the battle cry of the simple Jew who maneuvers through a world filled with land-mines of heresy and temptation.

It is the battle-cry of our faith and in encouraging a nation to be strong and remembering that Hashem is with us. And no matter what the message is, there is no better introduction than, Sh'ma Yisrael. And there are no better words during the battle either. •

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Calfornia Kosher Kitchen

Eggplant Lasagna

Ingredients Engagements

• 2 large eggplants,

Estee Schoen & Moishe Miller Chana Ehrlich & Mendel Brod Jocey Josef & David Miller Births - Boys Faigy Lisbon & Mendy Hauk Amy & Yehoshua Werth Talya Parks & Moshe Lang Rachel & Aron Solomon Estee & Shmuly Cohen Peri & Yitzi Landman

sliced lengthwise 3/4-inch thick • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided plus more for baking dish • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Weddings

• 1 cup thinly sliced cremini mushrooms

Dassy Dubinsky & Lev Cutler Mushka Gordon & Dovid Drizin Births - Girls Shayna & Dovid Hoch Aliza Avrech & Ash Cohn Gitty & Tully Weiss Rivky & Steven Berger Leah Gluck & Gedalya Wielgus Kayla & Shmuel Freeman Serah Gutman & Jared Friedman

• 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves • 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese • 3 large eggs • 1 cup grated parmesan, divided • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped oregano leaves • 2 cups marinara sauce

Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange sliced eggplant in a single layer on 2 sheet pans.

Brush on both sides using 3 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the eggplant until it is soft and golden. Turn slices halfway through, about 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and the sliced mushrooms. Saute until soft for about 7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and chopped thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes. Once the mushrooms are cooked remove and set aside to cool.

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In a large bowl add the ricotta, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, oregano, mushrooms, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix well. Brush an 8-inch baking dish with oil.

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Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Lay 4 slices on top followed by the ricotta mixture. Lay another 4 slices of eggplant and finish with marinara sauce. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Bake until golden brown, at 350 degrees, for 30 minutes.

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"Because there's a really low teacher to swwxc child ratio, I feel that they each get the special attention that they need."

Neda R., parent

Hands-on learning connects children to rich Jewish experiences.

"The teacher did a really great job of reͲ enacting with dolls... how the parents always come back... it really helped and made her feel comfortable."

Barry S., parent

Children are thriving and we are buzzing with growth at the warm community of The Chabad Garden School…

Science is exciting and fun!

We’re getting to know the creations of G-d.

Inviting centers help children build per-academic skills.

To schedule a tour, please call (310) 288-5920 www.mygardenschool.com Beautiful equipment accessible for self-directed play and ideas.

Plant me with love… tend to me with skill… and watch me grow!

"So much thought, energy and effort is put into everything that goes on here, from the healthy lunches to the curriculum."

Yudi B., parent Ample art opportunities invite children to explore their creativity.

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An environment conducive to building joyous fellowship and lasting friendships...

"Every time I walk into the school, the children are all so happy and having such a great time. My daughter never wants to leave school, always wants to stay..."

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Afshan Restaurant

RCC

106 W. 9th St. LA, (213) 622-1010

Beverly Elite Cafe

RCC

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

Bibis Warmstone

Kehila

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

Bonjour

Kehila

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

Bocca Steakhouse

RCC

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

Bramis Pizza

RCC

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

Café Del Mar Dairy/Meat

Kehila

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

Chic N Chow

Kehila

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

Chinese and Kabob

Elite Cuisine

RCC

Kehila

Falafel Express

Kiki’s Grill

Buxbaum

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

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

Falafel Grill

La Brea Bagel

Chabad

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

Kehila

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

Delice

Kehila

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

Delice Bistro

Fish Grill

La Gondola

Kehila

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

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

La Glatt

La Pizza

Le Sushi

Fish In The Village

RCC

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

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

Mashu Mashu

Glatt Hut

RCC

RCC

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

Metro Glatt

Golan

RCC

RCC

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

Milk N Honey

Got Kosher?

RCC

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

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

Kehila

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

Nagilla Meating Place

Hill Street Pizza

Kehila

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

Nagilla Pizza Ben Zaken

RCC

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

Milky Way Buxbaum

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

Haifa

Rabbi Furst

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

22935 Pacific Coast Highway (310) 456-8585

Habayit

RCC

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

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

Kehila

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

Nana Cafe Jerusalem Pizza & The Sushi

Elat Burger

17942 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316 (818) 758-9595

Ben Zaken

Kehila

7226 Beverly Blvd. LA, 90036 (323) 937-7162

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

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

OK

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

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

RCC

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

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

Circa

RCC

8879 W. Pico Blvd. LA 90035 (310) 858-2911

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

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

Jump To Juice

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

Jeffs Gourmet

Kehila

RCC

1509 S Robertson Blvd.

(310) 407-0404

Orange Delight

Kehila

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

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

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Pats

Kehila

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

Pico Cafe

Subway Kehila

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

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

Pico Kosher Deli

RCC

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

Pita Way

Sunrise

RCC

9216 W. Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 786-8282

SushiKo

RCC

8532 Pico Blvd. LA, 90035 (310) 652-5236

RCC

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

Temptation Grill Kehila

Pizza Maven

Kehila

140 North La Brea Blvd.

90036 (323) 857-0353

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

The Meating Place Pizza Nosh

Rabbi Ami Markel

KCA

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

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

Pizza Station

Tierra Sur at Herzog Winery ou

Kehila

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

Pizza World

3201 Camino DelSol Oxnard (805) 983-1560 Kehila

365 Fairfax Ave. LA, 90036 (323) 653-2896

Sassis

Kehila

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

Shalom Pizza

Unique Cafe

Rabbi

Aron Simkin

18381 Ventura Blvd.

Tarzana (818) 757-3100

RCC

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

Shanghai

Kehila

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

Shilohs

Kehila

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

Smokin’

RCC

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

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SERVICES A Time for Dance Now registering for 2009-2010 season for girls and women ballet, modern, tap, jazz, gymnastics, acting, singing, hip hop, yoga, boys kickboxing and gymnastics www.atime4dance.com (323) 404-0827 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dress Maker Channa Tellis Dress Maker & Expert Alterations with 40 yrs of experience, also available for Sewing Classes.

Please Call 323-933-5960 or 323-348-8786 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Electrolysis/Laser Hair Removal Robin Schultz Ackerman will help you eliminate unwanted hair! Doctor referred over 10 years in the community. Reasonable rates, flexible hours open Sundays by appt.

Call anytime for an appt.

310-273-4247 www.cosmeticlaserworks.com

Notary Yosef Y. Shagalov: Traveling Notary Public & Home Signing Agent. Cell: 323-934-7095 email:yys770@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Translation & Interpreting (Hebrew>English>Hebrew) Professional Translation (Written) and Interpreting (Verbal) Services Business ‫ ٭‬Legal ‫ ٭‬Medical ‫ ٭‬Technical ‫ ٭‬Certificates * Consulting and Escorting Business Persons &Visitors. Zion Avdi - 310-402-3778 Email:zion@hebrewtranslation.com Web: www.hebrewtranslation.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wigs Headlines / European Wigs • Wash & Set • Hair Accessories • Jewelry • Ear Piercing. Call Chaya Suri @ 323-930-1389

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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... Please Call: 818-802-2625 www.LHdesignprint.com Email:Lmrhmr1@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Music Ariel Louk - "Because A Simcha Should Be Happy."

Orchestra / One Man Band. Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Special Occasions. Quality music, competitive prices. References available. For more information, please call Ariel Louk: Cell: 323-997-2647 Tel: 310-659-9346 Email: loukmusic@sbcglobal.net ••• Eli's One Man Band for all your simchas and special events.

Late Summer Special! Bar Mitzvah's - $425 For more info Please call Eli Stiefel 310-462-5368 or email elistiefel@gmail.com ••• MusicbyMendel.com. Weddings, Bar-Mitzvahs, Special Occasions. Contact now for availability and rates 310595-5490 mendels@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT

PARENTING WITH WISDOM What do I do when my child (fill in your least acceptable behavior)? Take the best parenting class in town to learn how to deal with misbehavior, discouragement and poor school performance. In addition, acquire all the skills necessary to raise confident, independent, and responsible children. Appropriate for ages 0-5, 6-11, and teens. Individual or group sessions. Affordable. Call Irine Schweitzer, LCSW for more information, at 818 754-4501.

NEW KEHILLA The Tehachapi Torah Center Presents 'The Recent Complex Creation' Torah/ Science Reconciliation, available on Amazon or www.pearlmancta.com/TheComplexCreation...htm. The Tehachapi Torah Centered Community is suited for families, individuals, and existing Torah organizations. Healthy, Serene, Affordable, Child Friendly.

Tehachapi, CA. 93561, 90 miles/minutes from route 14 at 5. Twice the Home for Half the Money. Homes Priced from $90k, Lots 30k. Lease Apartments from $450, Houses $800. Learn More! Contact Roger M. Kernkehilla@att.net or call 310-948-5137 www.pearlmancta.com/kerncountykehilla.htm

Recession-Proof Careers In just 8 months we will train you in a recession-proof career, and help you find an exciting job in: • Pharmacy Technician • Medical Assistant • Medical Office Management • Accounting • Administrative Assistant • Business Management • Computer Graphics & Desktop Publishing • Computer Aided Design & Drafting (Auto Cad) Call Los Angeles ORT Technical Institute 1-800-998-2678 LA ORT is Non-Profit organization. Financial Aid, Scholarship and Transportation assistance are available.

Mid-Wilshire: 6435 Wilshire BL, Los Angeles CA 90048 Valley: 14519 Sylvan ST, Van Nuys CA 91411 www.LAORT.edu

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EMPLOYMENT

HOUSING

POSITIONS WANTED

FOR RENT

Babysitter available Orthodox woman available to watch your children full time or part-time hours, at your location. Excellent references. call: 323-651-9389 ••• Young and energetic Grandmother available to babysit or be a mother's helper, days and evenings available. Great driving record, can do carpool pick ups and errand running.

Kind and experienced with my own eight grandchildren and working for other moms in our community, great with newborns through teens. Fantastic cooking abilities and willing to work for $10/hr. Speaks fluent English, Hebrew and French. Call Miriam for a wonderful babysitter/nanny/light cleaning/heavy cooking/ errand running and a great attitude: 310-358-9666 or 310-286-1866 ••• Reliable, Hardworking Shomer Shobbos female looking for a file clerk or office clerk position. I have office experience and would like to work around the Hancock Park or Beverly Hills area.

Please contact Rochelle at 323-447-1100.

••• Experienced Aide for Special Needs students

Orthodox, female college student looking for part-time position working with special needs Student in a classroom setting. Excellent references. Call Raizel: 310-936-8978 ••• CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS Are you Unemployed and collecting Unemployment Benefits? FULL Financial Aid is available to unemployed individuals. Receive career training at NO COST to YOU. These funds are available through President Obama’s Economic Stimulus Package. Act now while funds are available. Los Angeles ORT Technical Institute has several Nationally Accredited Career Training Programs. Please call 323-966-5444. Ask for Judy or Jesse. www.LAORT.edu

REAL ESTATES OPPORTUNITIES 1) 10 unit pocket listing in West Hollywood Near La Cienega, Melrose and Santa Monica Blvd.

Unit mix is 6 one bedroom one bath and 4 two bedrooms one bath price $1,870,000

Guest House and Room for Rent Charming Guest House with private patio, furnished, 360 sq ft, Kosher kitchenette & private bathroom on Olympic Blvd. Carthy Circle. Utilities included, no smoking, no pets, references please. Call David at Home: 323-934-4826.

Cell: 323-687-4154 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Guest House for Rent Beverly/La Brea, $1,050/mo. Large, Bright, Clean and Newly Remodeled. Full Bathroom, Kitchenette and Private Entrance, Shomer Shabbos 323-687-3698 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Office Space Wanted Looking to sublease office space or to lease shared office space in the Los Angeles area.

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Room for rent for woman only, beautiful garden, Pico/Robertson, Private entrance, Shomer Shabbos, Call Sarah at 818-451-5622 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Guest House For Rent Encino area, New, Clean Bright and well lit single guest house. Separate Entrance. 5 minutes walk to Chabad of Tarzana, tile and Carpet Flooring. Designed for single person, must be Shomer Shabat. Included kitchen fully furnish AC/ Heating, small Refrigerator. Utilities Included. Rent $900.00 a month. Available Sep 1. References needed.

For more information, call 818-262-4890 or 818-776-8000 Please leave a message if no answer

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FOR LEASE, BRAUM REAL ESTATE www.BraumRE.com LUXURY APTS IN VALLEY VILLAGE Oversized Floorplans. Laundry on every floor.

Security Parking/Entrances. Central AC. Hrdwd Floors. Elevator. 1+1.5 $1,150 2+2 $1,475 3+2 $1,795 1 MONTH FREE with 1 YEAR LEASE. Call Shimon @ 818-339-6238 ••• 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN PICO ROBERTSON Hardwood floors, AC, Full kitchen, Carpet in bedroom, large closets, close to shuls and shopping, 8843 Alcott.

Call Daniel @310-925-9972 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR LEASE Bev Hills, SOLD!!! Newly built 4300 sq ft: Recorded Info. 800-417-7489 ID#7005 www.BeverlyHillsInfo.net Bev Hills FOR LEASE: Swall Dr.: 5 bdrm + Guest Unit. Recorded Info. 800-417-7489 ID# 8005 www.BevHillsHome.com LEASED! New 4000 sq ft Beverlywd ADJ. SOLD! New 2bd Condo, Bldr Close-out.

DISTRESS SALE/Foreclosures. Free hotlist.

Recorded Info. 1-800-417-7489 ID#7042 Buying or Selling...

Call Margalit 310-210-3038. Visit www.MillerRealEstateSales.com

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Beautiful large three bedroom, three bathroom duplex available in Pico /Robertson area. Updated kitchen, private master bathroom, hardwood flooring throughout, laundry room with washer/dryer included, central air/heat, yard, lots of storage, plenty of street parking (permit), private garage, well maintained. Pico and Point View $2700.Please call Joshua 323- 384-8286 or Dov 310-926-5682 email: info@communitylinks.info Ref#1243

2) A shopping strip in Orange County with great frontage and big lot....Cap rate is 6.5 near downtown and anker national business. price $1,100,000 3) 23 unit apartment building North of Pico near

BAL KOREH/BAL TEFILAH Looking for Bal Koreh position in the Pico Robertson area. References available upon request. Also available for Bal Tefilah. Call David at Home: 323-

934-4826. Cell: 323-687-4154 SALES PERSON WANTED Excellent Opportunity for highly motivated sales person to work for growing business. Create your own hours. Work from home. For further information please email us at info@community links.info Ref #1980 Robertson Blvd. cap rate 5.5 and grm 11.5 Good unit mix, big lot and very spacious units For more information contact Daniel Dayani Realtor Associate at 310-279-2991 or e-mail to moriahproperties@gmail.com

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