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Singing and Dancing at Chazara Siyum at Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Page 43

Yeshiva Tuition in the Five Towns Needs to be Sustainable

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Having Fun with the Family This Vacation Page 78

Chabad Keeps ‘Em Laughing

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Goldie Steinberg Celebrates Her 112th Birthday After Delays Due to Storm

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The Circus of Israeli Politics

Thoughts on the Upcoming Israeli Elections by Matt Solomon

A Few Minutes on the Campaign Trail with

Pesach Osina

Candidate for City Council

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Contents >>Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 >>Community Readers’ Poll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Community Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

>> News Global . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 National . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Odd-but-True Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

>> Israel Israel News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Circus of Israeli Politics: Insight Into the Israeli Elections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

>> People A Few Minutes on the Campaign Trail with Pesach Osina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 A Modern Day Queen Esther: Shula Cohen. . . . . . 71 The World That Was: The Story of Lola Lieber. . . . 94

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Dear Readers, The story goes that a president of the United States was once sitting with an Israeli prime minister and lamented, “It’s a big burden to be the president of 300 million people.” Without skipping a beat, the Israeli prime minister replied, “It’s a bigger burden to be the prime minister of 6 million people who all think that they are the prime minister.” How true that statement seems to be. And that is what adds so much character to our beloved little country. There are no cab drivers, bus drivers, store cashiers or shwarma shop owners in Israel. These people are politicos who happen to be a cab driver, a cashier, or the owner of a shwarma shop. With the Israeli elections this week, the political pot is simmering and bubbling over. The parliamentary system in Israel is not like the “two party system” we have in America; it is much more complex. In America, we are basically asked, “Chicken or fish?” In Israel, the question is more like “Which eight dishes do you want from this 40 dish smorgasbord, but if you take the meatballs you can’t take any other items with tomato sauce?” To try to get some sense of the landscape of the upcoming elections, make sure to read Matt Solomon’s riveting article, “The Circus of Israeli Politics.” Years ago Matt ran a Sunday program in Brooklyn which I attended. My sister, Rachelli, was the true star at the ballet recital. It was then that he connected with my family, and he spent many Shabbos meals at my home eating my mother’s famous apple pie. A few years ago, Matt made an aliyah from The Five Towns along with his wife and two children. He brings the perspective of an American who has a keen understanding of the Israeli political system and will bring you up to date on the Israeli elections in a witty fashion. Still on the topic of politics, but this time back to our neighborhood, this week we are proud to feature Pesach Osina, who is running for NY City Council. Anyone who knows Pesach—I can visualize many hands going up right now—knows how much he cares about the Far Rockaway community. He has worked tirelessly for the community in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. For years he has been a model citizen who can always be spotted helping local people and organizations. And he does it with a smile in his signature “approachable” fashion. Winter vacation often conjures the question of “should we stay home or go away?” This year TJH has decided to stay home! We present you with a fun list of day trips to choose from during your “staycation.” We hope you and your family stay safe and have a blast. Let us know which trips you go on and if you have some fun pictures, send them too.

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>> Food & Leisure The Food Critic: Sapienza Bakeshop . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Recipes: The Aussie Gourmet: Shabbat Fish Delights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Travel: Kansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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the Editor

Dear Editor, The tuition crisis, yes, it is a crisis. Solutions are difficult to imagine, but even partial solutions help. Should we debate the issue, yes, maybe we can find a partial solution. Government grants, tuition tax credits, etc., yes, they are helpful, and we need to lobby for more. More Jewish Federation support for Jewish education is also a partial solution; we need to interact more with our local Federations. I would like to add my thoughts to the list of solutions, at least as a partial solution. There have been suggestions to levy a head tax upon every Jewish family, those that have children in Jewish Day School—Yeshiva, those that did, those that will, those that may not, and that, that resulting mega-fund will become part of the tuition crisis solution. An interesting idea, but how can it be implemented? Our greater Jewish community is not like a shtetle in Europe of yester-year. There is not just one manhig of our entire community, there is no one singular Rabbinical entity to which we are all obligated, there is no infrastructure to make it happen. Perhaps, there is.

There is one industry that we are all involved with, we all pay for, that we all support. That industry is kosher certification. The Kosher Supervision and Certification industry in the United States is rumored to realize between $150-$200 million each year. Rumored, because even with our demands that our communal institutions be transparent in their financial dealings, none, to my knowledge, of the Kashrus agencies are transparent, none report their income from Kashrus supervision. And I am only discussing the, perhaps, top 5-7 national Kashrus agencies that we all recognize. Add to those 5-7 national agencies all the smaller national and regional Kashrus agencies, and that $150-$200 million number increases. They are successful because we— the greater Jewish community—demand products that are kosher. Our demand, and our purchase power, is sold to the food producing industry, and they then want their products to be certified kosher. If these Kashrus certifying agencies would “invest” in the greater Jewish community, who gave them the Continued on page 12

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Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at 8:00 pm At the home of MR. AND MRS. ALON GOLDBERGER 512 Hicksville Road, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 For more information, please email info@voteosina.com or call 347-674-6213 CHAIRMEN Zvi Bloom Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder Moishe Mishkowitz RABBINICAL COMMITTEE Rabbi Yaakov Bender Rabbi Moshe Brown Rabbi Aaron Brafman Rabbi Shaul Chill Rabbi Eytan Feiner Rabbi Menachem Feifer RabbI Eliezer Feur Rabbi Nosson Greenberg Rabbi Avrohom Halpern Rabbi Shmuel Hiller Rabbi Yechiel Perr Rabbi Dovid Sitnick Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro Rabbi Tzvi Yaakov Stein Rabbi Meyer Weitman Rabbi Dovid Weinberger Rabbi Shmaryahu Weinberger HOST COMMITTEE Hillel Adelman Richard Altabe Rabbi Zev Bald Sholom Becker Rabbi Boruch Ber Bender Rabbi Moshe Bender Akiva Bergman Dovid Bloom Tzvi Bokow Mordechai Zvi Dicker Yoni Dembitzer Simcha Dunn Louis Gibber Yaakov Goldfeder Shlomo Zalman Gutfreund Yitzy Halpern Moti Hellman Joel Kaplan Tzvi Keilson Ari Klainberg David Kopelowitz Chaim Liebtag Boomie Pinter Shlomo Reich Rabbi Baruch Rothman Eli Shapiro Asher Schoor Moshe Schreiber Naftali Solomon Menachem Walfish Daniel Wolfson Moshe Wolfson Paid for by friends of Osina

About Pesach Osina Over 10 years of community service Pesach has helped many Yeshivos and Mosdos in our community, often working directly with Hatzalah, OHEL, the JCC and Achiezer. Pesach is also an active board member of the Jewish Community Council (JCCRP), Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). He started a Chanukah toy collection and distribution organization in Far Rockaway that provides toys to hundreds of needy families. Experience working with elected officials After helping to elect Phil Goldfeder to the Assembly, Pesach accepted a position as community liaison and put his experience and skills right to work. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder has said, “Pesach has been a leader in the community for many years. He is a humble, talented and caring individual that has always put the needs of the community before his own.” Appreciation for his work during Hurricane Sandy According to Richard Altabe, of the Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance, “Pesach’s passion for helping others was most evident during the preparation and aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Pesach did everything possible to prepare the community. He worked throughout the night as the storm was upon us. His constant presence in Far Rockaway and Bayswater was reassuring to those leading the relief effort.” “Every time I turned around, Pesach was there to help,” said Hillel Adelman, Board member at JCCRP and one of the leaders of Sandy relief. “He was our lifeline and connection to government for almost every need.”

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Letters to

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ability to make all this money, by contributing 25% of their income to the “Superfund for Jewish Education” that can be created, there would be $50 million, each year, to be part of the tuition crisis solution. Yes, we would need to discuss this fund, who manages it, how and what monies are distributed, etc. Is it for school grants, tuition scholarships, special educational endeavors, etc.? Are grants given to communities, schools, individuals? I don’t know the proper process, but I am sure we would be able to develop proper and fair guidelines, we should just have the opportunity. Perhaps we use some of this $50 million to create a sophisticated and professional fundraising organization, to hire professional fundraisers to travel the breadth of this great country, and raise mega amounts to add to the newly created “Superfund for Jewish Education.” Perhaps, we ask the greater community of educators, professionals, community leaders, to suggest how we use these funds. But $50 million each year, however it is used, is definitely a partial solution to the tuition crisis. And, I believe, that the greater Jewish community has the collective clout to encourage the various Kashrus agencies to contribute their fair share. If we don’t support their Kashrus symbol, they lose their ability to sell our collective purchasing power. And yes, we can add this to the debate. And while we are discussing the “obligations” the Kashrus agencies have to us, the kosher consumer, allow me to add another suggestion. Even the best fundraisers in our educational institutions, across the country, lay and professional, are limited with new contacts and new community resources. If the above referenced Kashrus agenintroduce, connect, and cies would match local and regional industry executives from the companies, plants, etc., that they supervise, to the local and regional Jewish Day schools, those Jewish Day schools could build new relationships and hopefully, raise additional funds for their tuition scholarship drives. And, may I suggest, the Kashrus agencies would not lose any of their income. I offer these thoughts to your readers, I welcome their additional ideas. Together, iy”H we can find additional, even if only partial, solutions. Signed, A Parent of Day School Children Who Feels the Tuition Crisis

An Open Letter to Achiezer Staff and Volunteers, Mi ke’amcha Yisroel! Achiezer is an incredible organization that is constantly finding out and doing their best to fulfill the needs of everyone. What makes these acts even more amazing is that they are done in a low profile and inconspicuous manner. When Hurricane Sandy hit the South Shore of Long Island, Achiezer once again was there to help all in need. Between financial support, food donations, providing heaters and boilers, clean up and more, Achiezer was there to provide the needs of each family. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you so much for all that you did. I know my family is amongst the many who benefited from the services that you provided. Tizku L’mitzvot. Chaya S. Dear Editor, I enjoyed your interview with Michael Fragin last week. It was interesting to hear his thoughts about the Republican Party and insight into the Village of Lawrence. He mentioned in the interview about LIPA and its problems. I’d like to address that in this letter. Just recently, I had to personally deal with LIPA about a specific issue. There was no leeway when dealing with the company. There was no manager who could change the situation or help the issue at-hand. I realized that this is what happens when there is no free enterprise in a certain industry. There is no competition and so there is no reason for LIPA to go out of its way to help its customers. We could be put on hold for hours at a time, told the wrong information, be forced to wait for days for the utility workers to fix a problem and there is no alternative company to turn to. Yes, I know that it would be a problem to have many companies running different electrical lines through the city, but there has to be more accountability in the industry. Even after Hurricane Sandy, when so many customers were adversely affected by the storm and then had their problems compounded by the lack of efficiency at LIPA, the company is still in business. If this happened in another company, the dissatisfaction of customers would have forced the company to close its doors just a month after the disaster. Something must be done. Sincerely, Sheryl W.

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The Week Global Son of Holocaust Survivor May Become President of Czech Republic

If recent polls are any indication, Jan Fischer, the son of a Jewish Holocaust survivor, may be the next president of the Czech Republic. Fischer, 62, led the Czech Republic’s transitional government after the coalition dissolved in 2009. His rival is Milos Zeman and prepoll surveys are showing a very close race. Fischer’s father was a Jew who

suffered through the Holocaust. His mother was Catholic. “My father used to take me to the synagogue on Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and Purim,” said Fischer. “He was a member of the Jewish community until the late 1950s.” Although Fischer is not officially Jewish, he does believe that the Holocaust experience is a characteristic that determines the identity of those who see themselves as Jews. “This is a tragedy that is common to all Jews, so I feel like a part of this community,” said Fischer. The Czech Republic was the only European country that voted against the Palestinian Authority’s unilateral statehood bid at the United Nations on November 29. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visited the country to personally thank Prime Minister Petr Necas for his country’s support.

90-Year-Old Saudi Arabian Man Weds Teen There’s definitely a shidduch crisis in Saudi Arabia…

In News The marriage between a 90-yearold man and his 15-year-old bride was recently declared over by a Saudi Arabian court. The elderly groom offered a 45,000 riyal ($17,500) dowry to marry the young girl, an offer the teen’s father couldn’t refuse. Reportedly, the girl was traumatized and locked herself in a room following the ceremony. After several sessions, the court voided the marriage, and the family was commanded to return the dowry to the groom. The groom though, does not agree with the annulment. He claims the case is not yet officially settled because the divorce was pronounced by the leader of the tribe and not by an official judge. “I did not want the dowry money back, and I still want my wife to come home,” he reportedly said. “I am going to take the case to a court this week to rule on the conspiracy by the family to take my money.” Like we’ve discussed in previous TJH issues…men need to start dating girls closer to their own age.

Qatar Befriends Saudi Arabia Recently, Qatar generously offered to help Egypt out with $2.5 billion. Yet the Egyptian pound still dipped to a record low. Supposedly Egypt’s central reserves have dropped to a critically low level of $15 billion, from $36 billion before the uprising which ousted Mubarak. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani announced the plan to help Egypt with its currency crisis after meeting with Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi in Cairo. Erin Cunningham, Senior Correspondent at the Global Post, explained, “Qatar sees Egypt as a strategic asset and ally within this goal of emerging as a key regional powerbroker on a number of fronts.” Cunningham continued, “Egypt is the Arab world’s most populous country, with longstanding ties with the US and a respected history as area’s cultural and political center. Any influence here undoubtedly means influence across the Middle East.” Previously, Qatar was involved in supporting the Hamas Islamist movement in the Gaza Strip. Many suspect that Qatar sees Egypt as the gateway to Gaza for Arab regimes seeking to visit or bestow aid, funds, or other goods on the territory.

Rolls Royce’s Sales Rise

While much of the world is suffering economically, British car manufacturer Rolls-Royce is reporting its second consecutive annual sales record in its 108 years of history in 2012, though overall sales rose only around 1% last year. Apparently, there are still some Americans with $272,000 to spare on the company’s cheapest model. Rolls-Royce announced on Thursday that it would launch a new model in its Ghost range of limousines this year. The auto maker, owned by Germany’s BMW AG, sold 3,575 cars this past year. The company pushed new markets in Latin America and Thailand, with sales in its fastest-growing market, the Middle East, up 25%.

Egypt and Iran— Friends Indeed The president of Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, was personally invited by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to visit Tehran, Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi extended the invitation to Morsi during a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Kamel Amr. Also during the meeting, the two parties exchanged perspectives on the Syrian conflict. Salehi strongly suggested that Iran find a peaceful solution and reject foreign interference in Syria’s affairs. Amr predicted, “Iran will have a big role in solving the crisis.” This is the second time Salehi has visited Egypt under Morsi’s leadership. He traveled to the country in September 2012. Both countries, though, seem to disagree on the future of Syria. Iran is a strong ally of Syria, yet they support the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Syria, whereas Morsi said last December that “there was no place for the government of Assad in new Syria.” For now, both countries have agreed to reject any foreign military interference in Syria.

Israel Mossad Spies Tell All It is known that the Israeli Mossad has included female agents in its circle of spies. This week, for the first time ever, five female Mossad agents went public in an interview with the Hebrewlanguage newspaper, Lady Globes. Life for these spies is like a spy-movie. It’s a life of intrigue, danger and immense strain on their family. These five women, who all hold ranks of commander or higher, gave readers a small glimpse into their clandestine activities for their country. They have been involved in some of the agency’s most daring and important operations. One of the agents said being a woman has helped her on some of her missions. Yael recounted, “A man who wants to gain access to a forbidden area has less chance of being allowed in…A smiling woman has a bigger chance of success.” Another spy, Efrat, noted that her “life is over” if her identity would be revealed, but that is a risk she is willing to take for her country. Ella, another agent, described the strain of balancing family life and her mission. “I leave a secure home, my husband and three small children sleeping safely in their beds with tears welling in my eyes and a growing lump in my throat,” she revealed. The lifestyle as an agent is a challenge for married life and many agents remain single while on their mission. In general, the Mossad keeps a low profile. But in a rare, on-the-record comment, Mossad chief Tamir Pardo praised the Mossad’s women as exceptional agents. He hailed their capacity to multi-task, and to “suppress their ego in order to attain goals.” “Contrary to stereotypes, you see that women’s abilities are superior to men in terms of understanding the territory, reading situations, spatial awareness. When they’re good, they’re very good,” he added. One of the Mossad’s most notable operations that deployed women was in 1987, when a female agent, “Cindy,” lured Mordechai Vanunu — a nuclear technician at the Dimona plant who sold the “secrets of Israel’s nuclear arsenal” to the Sunday Times — from London to Italy. Vanunu was then drugged and brought back to Israel in a ship to face trial.

For a peek into the life of an Israeli spy living in foreign territory, take a look at Avi Heiligman’s Forgotten Heroes column this week featuring spy Shula Cohen.

Police Remove Protesters from E1 Early Sunday morning, the IDF and police forces evacuated around 250 Palestinian activists from an outpost they erected in E1, an undeveloped area in the Ma’aleh Adumim settlement. The operation took about an hour. No arrests were made and thankfully no injuries were reported by police. Palestinian activists claim at least one man was taken to a Ramallah hospital. Protesters who refused to leave were carried down the hill by officers. “Everyone was evacuated carefully and swiftly, without any injuries to officers or protesters,” said police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld. Prior to the evacuation, the state had appealed to the High Court of Justice, asking the court to rescind a temporary injunction it issued on Friday, saying that failure to evacuate immediately will lead to riots in the area. In the interim, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu ordered access roads to the area closed. The IDF then declared it a closed military zone. The Palestinians “could be evacuated in several hours with no problem if the decision is made to do so,” Rosenfeld said ahead of the operation. Palestinians headed to E1 on Friday and set up more than 20 tents to establish a new village, organizers said, following Israel’s decision last month to advance plans to build 3,500 homes there. The Palestinian Authority has said that E1 land is needed so the future Palestinian state will be viable and have territorial continuity. It warned that Israeli construction there imperils the two-state solution.

Chareidi Women Help Develop Sophisticated Software Two Chareidi women who are graduates of the Jerusalem College of Technology’s Lustig Institute in Ramat Gan have helped develop a microchip produced by Verisense, a leading Israeli

In News semiconductor design company, for a defense industry company that will place it in a space vehicle. The women, Tehiya Dayan and Lior Halavi, will receive their Bachelor of Science degrees in software engineering this week. They received awards from the CEO of Verisense, Pini Lazovik, to recognize their brilliant work. The project was chosen as an outstanding development project at the Jerusalem College of Technology. Dr. Dan Buchnik supervised the project and was involved in the development of algorithms and methods for full coverage of the various modes of the microchip that will be placed in the space vehicle. Lustig was established in 1999 as an academic institution for graduates of Bais Yaakov and offers academic degrees comparable to those of the other Jerusalem College of Technology schools. Its counterpart, Naveh Institute, is specifically for Charedi men. Students study engineering and other subjects in the evening, giving them the option of pursuing an academic degree while continuing their learning in ye-

shiva. The objective of this program is to offer Chareidim the opportunity to acquire the necessary tools to be employed at high levels within the workforce, helping them to support themselves and improve their economic situation while decreasing their dependence on state and other social support.

Chareidi are Thinner than the Average Israeli Child According to a Health Ministry report, one in every four Israeli children is overweight. The report reveals that the ultra-Orthodox and Bedouin populations have a significantly high rate of children who are thinner and shorter than other kids their age. The data for the study was gathered by measuring children in the first, third, fifth, seventh and ninth grades once during the school year. The values were registered into the computerized

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Seven Injured in Bomb in Tel Aviv

In News bus causing many injuries but thankfully no fatalities. At least seven people were wounded by the explosion, which happened at the junction of Menachem Begin Street and Shaul Hamelech Street just after 1 p.m. local time. Police officials suspect that the attack was of criminal nature aimed at specific individuals rather than an act of terrorism. Radio reports in Israel said the blast may have targeted a member of a wellknown criminal family, who escaped injury.

Snow Blankets Jerusalem

A rare snowstorm blanketed the streets of Jerusalem last Thursday. The biggest snowstorm in decades covered the Holy City in 7.5 inches of white flurries. Jerusalem, unprepared for the storm, was paralyzed and the entire city was shut down. Schools and businesses were closed. All exits to Jerusalem were closed to traffic for the entire morning. From 7 a.m. until midmorning, the only way in or out of the city was a once-an hour train to Tel Aviv. In a country overwhelmed by terrorism and conflict, Israeli newscasters were thrilled to be able to be a “normal” country for a moment and talk about the weather. Sheleg al ha’aretz…

National There was an attack in Tel Aviv last Thursday that failed to get much media attention. Witnesses say a person riding a motorcycle threw an explosive at a car. The bomb exploded in a car next to a

Time Warner to Lay off Hundreds of Employees Time Warner’s Time Inc. now employs almost 8,000 employees. As the company’s new chief transforms the famous publishing to digital media, that

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The economy has not been too good for the company. Time Inc. revenue fell 6% for the nine months ending in September to $2.5 billion. Profit dropped 14% to $220 million. During that period, it dominated 21.5% of overall domestic magazine advertising. Time Warner’s collection of 21 U.S. magazines and 25 websites includes Time, In Style, Fortune, People, Entertainment Weekly, Sports Illustrated and Real Simple. There are over 100 global titles.

It seems as if people are just not interested in reading the news anymore. There’s a tremendous drop in subscription revenue, about 6% which results in a decrease in advertising of about 5%. The most likely reason for this is that consumers are digesting information in new ways like via the internet or mobile phone apps. However, the increase in digital advertising and increasing readership on tablets and other mobile devices hasn’t quite filled the gap for losses. This new age brought along a new CEO to Time Warner, Laura Lang. Lang became CEO in 2011; just over a year ago she formally ran a digital marketing agency.

ture for 2012 was 55.3 degrees Fahrenheit; that’s a full degree higher than the previous record set in 1998 and 3.2 degree higher than the normal.

2012 Was Hot, Hot, Hot

This statistic was spread across all 48 states in the contiguous U.S. July 2012 was the hottest month ever on record in the contiguous U.S. In general, this year has been historic in terms of “extreme” weather. There were 11 national disasters that exceeded $1 billion in losses. That included Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Isaac, and tornadoes across the Great Plains, Texas, and the Southeast and Ohio Val-

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ley. It was second only to 1998 in the agency’s “extreme” weather index. A long-term warming trend for the U.S., combined with drought and a northerly jet stream, led to the record heat, explained Jake Crouch, a climate scientist from the NOAA National Climatic Data Center. “During the winter season, the jet stream tended to stay further north of the U.S.-Canadian border, so that limited colder outbreaks in the country. It also limited precipitation. So that led to a warm and dry winter season, and that persisted through the spring,” he said. “That warm and dry spring and winter laid the groundwork for the drought we had this summer... When we have drought, it tends to drive daytime temperatures upward.” The unusually warm weather wasn’t limited to the United States. The World Meteorological Organization issued a report in November 2012, calling the rate at which the Arctic sea ice was melting “alarming” due to a rise in overall global temperatures. So it seems like this global warming thing is seriously happening…I guess I’ll start recycling.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a micromanaging problem… On Thursday, Bloomberg and city officials unveiled a new initiative to limit prescription painkillers in the city’s emergency rooms. The objective is to combat a growing addiction problem in the region. We have no objection to that but there are a few holes in the proposal. For one, an addict is an addict and they will get their pills if they want them. This can potentially create a larger black market for prescription pills. Secondly, what about the people who seriously need them? As critics highlighted in The New York Times, this move could harm poor and uninsured patients who use emergency rooms as their primary care doctor. “The city hospitals we control, so … we’re going to do it and we’re urging all of the other hospitals to do it, voluntary guidelines. Somebody said, oh, somebody wrote, ‘Oh then maybe there won’t be enough painkillers for the poor who use the emergency rooms as their primary care doctor,’” the mayor said on his weekly radio show with John Gambling. “Number one, there’s no evidence of that. Number two, supposing it is really true, so you didn’t get enough painkillers and you did have to suffer a little bit. The other side of the coin is people are dying and there’s nothing perfect … There’s nothing that you can possibly do where somebody isn’t going to suffer, and it’s always the same group [claiming], ‘Everybody is heartless.’ Come on, this is a very big problem.” In the interview, Bloomberg reiterated the initiative’s simple rationale is to prevent extra pills from being dispersed to patients who no longer need them. Unnecessary prescriptions can pose a serious health risk if abused. Bloomberg discussed the epidemic, explaining, “It’s kids and adults getting painkillers and using them for entertainment purposes, or whatever field of purposes, as opposed to what they are designed for,” he explained. “If you break a leg, you’re going to be in pain, [there’s] nothing wrong with getting something that reduces the pain. But if you get 20 days’ worth of pills and you only need them three days, there’s 17 days sitting there. Invariably some of the kids are going to find them, or you’re going to take them and get you

Hall of Fame Shame

This year baseball’s Hall of Fame did not get any bigger. Barry Bonds, former Giants slugger, has been awaiting the day to find out his Hall of Fame fate. Last week, he didn’t receive the answer he was hoping for. This year, baseball writers chose no one to send to the Hall of Fame. This is the second time in more than four decades that no athlete got the required amount of votes. Bonds was one of several players who had a steroids episode contaminating his candidacy. He received only 36.2 percent of the vote which is way below the required 75-percent. Craig Biggio, 20th on the career list with 3,060 hits, topped the 37 candidates with 68.2 percent of the 569 ballots but that’s still 39 votes shy. Since 1965, the only years the writers didn’t elect a candidate were when Yogi Berra topped the 1971 vote by appearing on 67 percent of the ballots cast and when Phil Niekro headed the 1996 ballot at 68 percent. Both were chosen the following year when they achieved the 75 percent necessary for election. Let’s hope that next year we’ll have some players we can be proud of.

Ohio School District Arms Janitors to Protect Schools Montpelier schools in Ohio have come up with a plan to help protect their students. Their idea is to authorize janitors as designated employees to carry weapons. The district has about 1,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade and 75 teachers in one building in this Williams County village of 4,000. On Wednesday, the school board unanimously voted to allow four janitors to carry their own guns inside the school. The district sent out a letter to parents proposing the new initiative. Predictably, it was received with mixed reactions. Teresa Hickman, a mother of three children attending school in Montpelier Exempted Village Schools, feels the district’s plan is an effective way to prevent incidents like the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. “I don’t have a problem with it. With all the shootings

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addicted.” The Mayor also raised the point that the number of pain pills currently being prescribed has even contributed to violent crimes outside of pharmacies from robbers looking to steal the drugs. “You see there’s a lot more hold-ups of pharmacies, people getting held up as they walk out of pharmacies,” he explained. “What are they all about? They’re not trying to steal your shaving cream or toothpaste at the point of a gun. They want these drugs.” Mr. Mayor, first you take our soda, then you take our meds. What’s next? Will you monitor our water intake as well?

In News going on in these little schools this will make me feel more at peace,” said Mrs. Hickman as she waited on Friday in her minivan for her two sons and daughter to be dismissed. While Mrs. Hickman said that the school district is taking a protective stance that could deter shooters from entering school property and could serve as a model for other districts, another mother, Shannon Siler, didn’t feel the same way. Siler, a mother of two girls, is wary about the plan despite the training that she knows will be involved. She feels that gun control should begin at home and it’s the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their weapons are locked up and never accessible. Her idea is to hire police officers to tighten school security. She is apprehensive and poses a valid concern. “I am a little leery. I know they are going to be doing all this training and stuff, but what if a janitor goes psychotic?” said Ms. Siler School officials say that this plan was proposed prior to the Sandy Hook shooting but the tragic event provided the impetus for the school board to enContinued on page 22

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lier Schools. “I am not totally in favor of having concealed-carry weapons in school. But times have changed.” It’s a sad reality.

Malibu, the MegaMansion Capital

Malibu, California, has always been regarded as a glamorous zip code with private beaches and magnificent homes for many famously wealthy residents. The combination of the city’s turquoise waterfront properties and its list of fa-

In News mous names has made Malibu into one of the nation’s capitals of hyper-priced real estate. From November 2011 to November 2012, Malibu had the most $10 million listings, according to Coldwell Banker. Trends show a huge increase in sales in the fourth quarter. Real estate experts believe this surge was fueled in part by the fiscal cliff. Reportedly, there were eleven sales of $10 million homes in Malibu last year, up from eight in 2011. That includes closings on at least $123 million worth of high-priced property in five different deals in the fourth quarter alone. There were three closings of $5 million or more at the very last minute, on December 31st. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison was one of the biggest buyers in Malibu for 2012, adding two more properties to his holdings along Carbon Beach. He bought former Yahoo CEO Terry Semel’s estate in September for $36.9 million and another home for an undisclosed amount. Don’t expect for things to settle in 2013.

Just after the New Year, a Russian billionaire couple paid $75 million for 9.5-acre estate. That’s noteworthy, even for Malibu.

Commuter Ferry Crashes Into NYC

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morning, and no mariner warnings had been posted before the 8:45 a.m. accident happened. The National Transportation Safety Board launched a full investigation into the crash, and was working with the Coast Guard. The captain, a 10-year veteran of Seastreak, is fully cooperating with authorities.

Sitting Could Be Fatal

Americans lead an extremely sedentary lifestyle. We sit in our cars to take us to sit on the train which takes us to the bus where we sit as well. Once at work, we sit at our desks till lunchtime when we go sit in the coffee room with our coworkers to eat our lunch. Obesity expert Dr. James Levine

regards such behavior as “dangerous.” He says sitting is hazardous to your health. “Sitting all day long is literally killing us,” claims Levine who treats obesity at the Mayo Clinic, one of the country’s premiere research hospitals. Contrary to what many believe, Levine’s research indicates that waking one day and making a change and starting to exercise is a perfect prescription for good health. But Dr. Levine warns that a gym membership will not undo the damage done from sitting all day. “A few years ago, I would have actually said to you, you know, the person who’s doing that session at the gym once a day is doing everything they need to do. But the data that are now coming up suggests that’s not the case,” Levine told NBC News. “Being sedentary for nine hours a day at the office is bad for your health whether you go home and watch television afterwards or hit the gym. It is bad whether you are morbidly obese or marathon-runner thin. It appears that what is critical and maybe even more important than going to the gym, is breaking up that sitting time.” Dr. Levine explained that when a

person sits, their body’s metabolic engines go to sleep. The muscles stop moving altogether and the heart slows. Then, the body’s calorie-burning rate plummets to about one calorie per minute—a third of what it would be if they were walking. Insulin effectiveness drops and the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes rises. Fat and cholesterol levels rise too. “It is almost like sort of owning a really cool sports car and letting it idle all day long. The engine gets gunked up. That’s what happens to our bodies. The body, as we know, simply isn’t built to sit all day,” Levine explained. Levine first made this discovery in 1999 when he was asked a simple question: if two people eat the same thing and do not exercise, why does one gain weight and not the other? Levine decided to conduct an experiment but he needed to devise a plan to get accurate measurements. So he designed special tracking gear with sensors attached to track how much a person moves and with how much exertion. Once the findings were interpreted, Dr. Levine made a key discovery in understanding obesity: how much a per-

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son moves has a tremendous impact on obesity. “People who are lean, even who don’t go to the gym, move about two and a quarter hours a day more than people with obesity, “ Levine learned. “Somehow those individuals are finding the opportunities to walk to the trashcan, to walk down to accounting, to go to the bathroom, or the coffee shop, whatever it may be.” What about our kids? Should teachers tell children to stop fidgeting? No, they shouldn’t. New research indicates that people who fidget are actually in better shape than people who don’t. “It’s sort of the brain’s signal to move. When you see somebody who’s naturally fidgety, those fidgets are probably the propellants for them to get up and move,” said Levine. Still Levine says there is unquestionably “a very significant genetic component” to obesity and that obviously nutrition is very important. Now the bigger issue is how do we fit moving into our busy schedules? Dr. Levine has some common sense solutions for people interested in improving their health by spending less time at their desks. Take a walk with a friend at lunchtime, have a walking meeting with a colleague, or go the restroom that is farther away from your desk. Set a goal for yourself to get up for 10 minutes every hour. Ten years ago, Levine came up with a brilliant way to move more at work. He invented the treadmill desk. At first, he says, people thought he was crazy. “When I first came up with idea, I was thought to be a complete lunatic. People were writing me, like, notes, and it was like… ‘Jim, you must be joking. Like are you out of your mind,’” he remembered. Levine consulted with a company to produce the desk, but receives no profit from its sales. So far, nearly 60,000 units have been sold.

Bill is the Best Dad Bill Clinton has held many titles and been called many names over the years. His most recent title is “Father of the Year.” The former President is being recognized as being the best dad. The National Father’s Day Council selected Clinton for his “profound generosity, leadership and tireless dedication to both his public office and many philanthropic organizations,” Dan Orwig, chairman of the National Father’s

Day Committee, said in the announcement.

The award will be presented at a luncheon in June. I’d like to nominate someone else… how about my dad?

Lew Named Treasury Secretary

President Barack Obama has nominated White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew as his choice for Treasury Secretary. Lew will replace Timothy Geithner. Lew, an Orthodox Jew who also has served as director of the Office of Management and Budget, has successfully been through the Senate confirmation process before. His prospects for confirmation are “extraordinarily high,” and Lew might get 85 votes in the 100-member chamber, said Stan Collender, a former staff member of the Senate and House budget committees. White House press secretary Jay Carney called Lew an “extremely valuable adviser to the President.” Obama praised Lew for his experience. “Under President Clinton he presided over three budget surpluses in a row. So for all the talk out there about deficit reduction and making sure our books are balanced, this is the guy who did it three times,” Obama said.

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Obama has other high-level posts to fill for his second term. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced she submitted her resignation. The President also will be naming a commerce secretary, an Environmental Protection Agency administrator, U.S. trade representative and director of the Office of Management and Budget. You can forward your resumes to the White House…

Gore Has Lots of Green-- $300M Worth!

Thanks to Al Jazeera, an Arabic news channel, Al Gore now has a personal fortune of $300 million, according to a Forbes estimate. The $500 million sale of his liberal news station Current TV to Al Jazeera this month puts Gore ahead of Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney, in terms of wealth. Romney’s estimated wealth is $230 million. Forbes attributes Gore’s wealth to a series of good investments that significantly multiplied the $2 million he listed as assets when he ran and lost the

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No High Fives for the Flu

This year’s flu is the worst ever. On Saturday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a public health emergency for the state, as close to 20,000 cases of the illness have been reported for the season so far. As of last week, 2,884 patients have been hospitalized with the flu, as compared to 1,169 cases last year. To date, two children in New York and 18 in the nation have died from the illness. Many people are taking precautions to prevent the dreaded bug. New Yorkers are advised to wash hands and stay home from work if feeling ill. This week, the Manhattan Soccer Club announced a ban on high-fiving and hand shaking at youth soccer games. It seems that the sickness has made us even abandon our efforts at sportsmanship. An email to parents included the following lines: “At this point the MSC Board and the coaching staff would recommend that players not shake/touch hands with opponents after the games. The safest thing to do is to touch elbows. The coach or manager can explain this to the other team prior to the game.”

Justice is Not Blind Supposedly, justice is blind, but a new study conducted by Yale University proves that this is not the case. Psychologists at the university have revealed that male (not female) jurors are more

likely to find a defendant guilty if the accused person is an overweight female. They are also more inclined to believe that an overweight woman is a repeat offender who had malicious intent. It’s interesting to note that there was no “fat bias” by female jurors against male or female defendants. Only the male jurors in the study held the bias against overweight female defendants. Additionally, there was no bias by either gender against male defendants. The study gets more interesting. Male jurors who were on the slimmer side were even more biased against women who were overweight. They were the harshest—labeling the heavy women “repeat offenders” with “awareness” of their crimes. An overweight person has a Body Mass Index of 25-30, over 30 is classified as obese. A normal weight BMI is 18.5-25. The American Medical Association lists that the average Americans’ BMI is 28.6. I think that the scales of justice are no longer balanced…

Diet Soda Can Be Depressing

Millions of people reach for a diet soda as a snack, to go along with their lunch, or for a jolt of caffeine in the late afternoon (guilty as charged). However, before you grab that cold Diet Coke can from your fridge, you may want to read about new research on the topic. Research suggests that sodas and other sugary drinks, particularly artificially sweetened ones, can be related to depression. The report says people who drink

In News four cans or more of soda daily are about 30 percent more likely to be diagnosed with depression than people who don’t drink soda. Interestingly enough, the report also says that coffee drinkers are about 10 percent less likely to develop depression than people who don’t drink coffee. (Again guilty as charged…so if I’m 30% more likely because I drink soda and 10% less likely because I drink coffee, does that make me 20% more likely?) The National Institute of Health study included more than 250,000 people between the ages of 50 and 71 and studied their drink consumption during 1995 and 1996. A decade later, researchers asked whether participants had been diagnosed with depression since the year 2000. According to researchers, “The risk appeared to be greater for people who drank diet [rather] than regular soda.” “Our research suggests that cutting out or down on sweetened diet drinks or replacing them with unsweetened coffee may naturally help lower your depression risk,” Honglei Chen, who led the study, said in a statement. “More research is needed to confirm these findings, and people with depression should continue to take depression medications prescribed by their doctors.” Moral of the story: less soda, more coffee!

That’s Odd News With Your Food Ever wonder that something really important happened during lunch and you didn’t hear about it? Well, Washington, D.C.’s Old Ebbitt Grill is looking to solve that problem. This revered restaurant has been a favorite of Presidents Grant, Cleveland, Harding and Theodore Roosevelt and is now offering diners what they call “The Latest News,” a separate “news receipt” to accompany the check diners receive after a meal. The receipt will feature the latest headlines from The Associated Press and will deliver news that just broke during the course of the meal. Now you can eat and rest easy that you haven’t missed out on some scoop while slurping your soup. This is believed to be the first of its kind around the world. Leland Schwartz, a former journalist, is the brains behind this idea. “We’re great

believers in the power of paper, despite the fact that we’re in the middle of iPhone heaven. So the idea behind it is to see if news updates would work in certain venues, particularly upscale restaurants,” he explained. Schwartz believes that the paper news will help foster conversation. “We’ve got thousands of news-hungry Washingtonians coming to lunch, so we’re giving ‘The Latest News’ a shot,” Ebbitt’s managing director, David Moran, said. “If this works at the Old Ebbitt, it just might sweep across the world.” Sounds good to me—check, please!

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There’s nothing like a delicious plate of fresh pasta, but how much are you willing to pay for it? A high-end Midtown Manhattan restaurant is serving the city’s priciest plate of pasta. At $2,013, a dish of homemade tagliolini is served on a gold-leaf platter designed by late fashion icon Gianni Versace. Bice Restaurant added this overpriced dish to the menu in celebration for its 25th anniversary. The four-course meal is complete with wine. At least the gratuity is included.

The Story of Water That Caught on Fire One family outside Cleveland made a shocking discovery about their home’s tap water. Believe it or not, Jason and Debby Kline’s water doesn’t just quench their thirst—it ignites! There is a rare chemical in their water that can create a fireball. “Oh, I was so scared. It just was a huge explosion — the entire sink up to the ceiling,” said Debby. Several weeks ago, they noticed their water was fizzing. Then mom lit a candle near the sink and the water caught fire. “We’re putting our kids in the bathtub every night in this ‘explodable’ water,” Debby said. They then discovered

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purchase a methane filtering system that would cost $8,000 and which they cannot afford. Officials in Ohio say they’re taking this case very seriously, and are investigate all claims. And this issue is getting attention in Washington, too. Congress has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to study the potential effects of drilling on drinking water. Until the issue is resolved, the family is forced to drink bottled water and bathe in the contaminated water. “We don’t know the consequences of sitting in gas water,” said Debby. “We just don’t have a choice.” Water and fire—two things that should never mix!

Minnesotans Pay $1,000 for Obama Beer Although I am not a beer drinker, I know that there are many different types of beers available and that beer drinkers

In News will pay lots of money for great tasting ale. Just recently, a bottle of President Obama’s Honey Ale beer was auctioned off. The bottle up for sale was given to Minnesotan Brad Magerkurth during an “off-the-record” campaign stop in Tennessee.

The single bottle of brew was sold to a group of Minnesotans for $1,200. Apparently, the group of buyers was superexcited to share a beer that came from the president’s personal stash. Obama asked Magerkurth for a review of the beer in return for the gift; while Magerkurth hasn’t submitted a “formal” review, he says he really enjoyed the Honey Ale. “We were expecting it to be a little more cloyingly sweet... [But] it was hoppy and dry, really good,” he said. If you want a cheaper version of the Obama Beer experience, you can purchase the Northern Brewer’s Home Kit for the Obama beer recipes for about $40. I think that sounds like a more “normal” price for a bottle of brewski.

Triple Acts of Honesty Sometimes you read stories about people’s goodness and it makes you realize how much good there is in the world. This story is a prime example of people’s integrity. Back in December, a cleaning service worker at a Florida airport found an iPad and turned it in. That’s commendable but what’s even more commendable is that he also returned the $13,000 that was stuffed into the case. The story gets more admirable…the trustworthy custodian received a reward from the owner—and donated it to two people in need. The honest and kind worker, Patrick

Morgan, was honored in a recognition ceremony on Wednesday. Morgan spotted the lost iPad while working an early shift at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. “I opened it first, and I saw all the money, and I quickly closed it back up,” said Morgan of Patrick’s Cleaning Service. Minutes after Morgan reported his find to authorities, the panicked iPad owner came to claim his lost possession. He gave Morgan $60 as a small reward which Morgan then gave away to a homeless woman at the airport and to a struggling fellow cleaning employee. To honor that honesty and kindness, the Broward County Aviation Department in Florida presented Morgan with a gift and plaque on Wednesday. His employer, Sunshine Cleaning Systems, also gave him $625, equivalent to a week of paid vacation. Morgan says this time he’ll keep the money. “Patrick is such an outstanding and honest person,” Larry Calufetti, president of Sunshine Cleaning Systems, said in a statement. “What he did speaks volumes about his personality.” Morgan was reportedly brought to tears during Wednesday’s ceremony: “It’s just a good feeling to know that I returned it and that’s the bottom line. I wasn’t looking for anything.” It’s reassuring to know that there’s some good people left in this world but I can’t help but wonder…who loses a case loaded with that much cash?

One Monopoly Piece Must “Go to Jail” Everyone has their favorite Monopoly piece that they simply cannot play without. However, a lot of people may soon find themselves disappointedly unable to find their lucky token. Hasbro has announced plans to upgrade Monopoly, which will include replacing one of the game’s iconic tokens with a fancy, new figurine. Even worse, the company is making consumers decide the fate of which one will go. From now through February 5th, fans can vote to save their favorite token – and which new one will take the place of the least popular piece. “The tokens are one of the most iconic parts of the Monopoly game and we know that people are emotionally tied to their favorite one,” Eric Nyman, senior vice president and global brand leader for Hasbro, explained. “When we de-

cided to replace one of the tokens in the game, we knew we had to involve our fans in the process. We can’t wait to see which iconic piece will ‘go to jail’ and which new token the fans will choose to become part of one of the world’s most popular games.” The choices for the replacement piece include a helicopter, a diamond ring, a robot, a cat, and a guitar. The new Monopoly will arrive on store shelves toward the middle or end of the year, which could bring about a rush on the original classic game. Perhaps anticipating a backlash from traditionalists, though, Hasbro has already announced plans to release a “Golden Token Edition” later this year that will include all of the classic pieces as well as the five new tokens. Talk about playing games with their fans…

$20K Painting Donated to Goodwill

These days it seems that when you are looking for quality art, you might as well visit a local Goodwill store. In November, a rare painting was dropped off at a Goodwill store in Virginia. The painting was spotted by an employee who said the portrait looked similar to one she saw at a museum. When appraised, the value was put at around $20,000. The piece of art is an original work by 19th century artist Giovanni Batista Torriglia and depicts an elderly woman drinking a cup of tea. It is set to be auctioned off on Wednesday. This story is not all that unusual. For those reading TJH religiously, you will know that almost every other week there is a story about a painting, work of art, or large amount of cash donated to Goodwill. It almost seems to be the “trend” nowadays—donate items to Goodwill anonymously in the hopes that someone there will be able to recognize its true value.

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Free Meal for Mom-To-Be Red Robin is a Colorado-based chain of more than 400 restaurants. It is usually known for its burgers but this week it is in the headlines for a random act of kindness performed by one of its mangers. The manager joked with Amie Sivon, a local attorney, about her Red Robin dinner possibly being her last meal before giving birth. When Sivon and her husband, Jason, dining with their 2-yearold son, got the bill, Sivon’s $11.50 meal had been deducted from their total, with nothing more said than a “MOM 2 BE GOOD LUC” note. “The manager said nothing to us about it,” Jason Sivon retold. “We were already happy with the service so that action really blew us away. I looked at my wife and told her that I guessed we would be coming here more often.” Sivon spread the story in hopes it would “make businesses see the value of being more personable.” However, acts such as these are not all that unusual at Red Robin. “These kinds of random acts of kindness in our restaurants are part of our culture,” said Kevin Caulfield, a Red Robin spokesperson. “Our team members, day in and day out, will bestow these random acts,” he said. “They’re empowered to do special things for our guests to make the experience a great one for our guests.” Pretty impressive…Hope their burgers taste as nice…

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Bnos Malka Academy Mitzvah Fund Making the Most of a Teachable Moment The saying goes that if you give a man a fish you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. When it comes to charity, could the same be true? Perhaps, if you make a man give, he gives that day, but if you taught him how to give, he could give for a lifetime. A new program at Bnos Malka Academy called the Bnos Malka Academy Mitzvah Fund is testing that theory. In the wake of the destruction left behind by Hurricane Sandy, one caring, thoughtful Morah from the Bnos Malka Academy wanted to do something for those suffering in the aftermath. As collections and drives erupted everywhere, donating felt like the only noble, responsible thing to do. A more holistic inspection of the matter led to the realization that teachers and their classrooms were in a position to accomplish much more than giving alone. Bnos Malka Academy could teach their students how to give. Students would learn to give not just for a day but for

a lifetime. This idea blossomed into what is now an educational initiative teaching students about important lessons in charity, good citizenship and communal responsibility. The concept is simple: each classroom features its own pushka for collecting money for worthy causes in the local Jewish community. Students are encouraged to bring in small amounts of money each day to help these worthy causes. When a class has filled its pushka, it receives a new one and starts collecting again for a different charity. The program is schoolwide and offers a scope broad enough to leave an indelible mark on every student and does little to interfere with the flow of the daily learning. The program is currently collecting money for: Hatzalah, Masbia, Hurricane Sandy relief, Tomchei Shabbos and Yad Eliezer. Students learn that charity can be a joy, not a hassle. As they give, they learn about the different needs of the community and grasp the cause

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positive impact the program is making. “The Bnos Malka Academy Mitzvah Fund is an all-encompassing, proactive, educational initiative, not just another tzedaka drive. The numbers in terms of dollars and cents collected here are not as important as the life lessons being taught about what it means to be part of a community.” Bnos Malka Academy strives to educate the whole child with the Torah as its moral authority and has always striven to educate their students to be concerned for and empathetic towards the needs of others. The Bnos Malka Academy Mitzvah Fund is not only another way to meet this goal but is also a wonderful opportunity to teach students to be open-handed, responsible and compassionate tzedaka givers who know how to give for a lifetime. Written by: Simcha Loiterman, Director of Student Affairs at Bnos Malka Academy.

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A Melava Malka to Benefit Rockaway Shomrim This past Motzei Shabbos, The Bais Medrash of Bayswater held their annual Melava Malka fundraiser in honor of The Rockaway Shomrim. Rabbi Shapiro, the Morah D’Asra, was kind enough to contribute 50% of the proceeds to the Rockaway Shomrim. It was a starstudded evening with many Rabbanim and community leaders. Shomrim members and coordinators from as far away as Boro Park and Williamsburg, and Captain Andrea XO of the 100th precinct were all there showing support as well. Captain Kevin Maloney, CO of the 101st Precinct, was regrettably unable to attend, but wanted to. Captain Maloney has been helpful and works very closely with Rockaway Shomrim, even placing

an officer at their command center and at the White Shul for the 3 weeks after the storm. The evening was marked by the

presentation of a plaque and night vision binoculars by Rabbi Shapiro to the Rockaway Shomrim for their brave and tireless efforts to protect and serve the Rockaway Community, especially during the weeks after Hurricane Sandy. The Rabbi spoke of the Sefer Torahs rescued in Belle Harbor by the Rockaway Shomrim and gave a special show of gratitude to Captain Andrea. Captain Andrea was an instrumental part of the Torah rescue, working with Shomrim members to secure the area and provide police assistance. He is always ready to help and a great advocate of the Rockaway Shomrim. During the weeks after the storm, he helped with equipment transfers and supply routes through the heavily damaged Rockaways, allowing Shomrim members to greater help the community. During the dinner, the Rockaway Shomrim showed their masterfully created video presentation created by Dynamic Slideshow Productions, which can be watched at home on YouTube. A video by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder and Public Advocate Bill Deblasio was

Goldie Steinberg Celebrates Her 112th Birthday After Delays Due to Storm After waiting over two months, Goldie Steinberg was finally able to celebrate her 112th birthday on January 13th. It was a party that included family, friends and elected officials. Goldie now lives at Grandell Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Long Beach, NY. Ms. Steinberg was set to celebrate this milestone on October 30, but her party had to be postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. After a few weeks of waiting, the party was on. The celebrant was born on October 30, 1900 in Chisinau, which is now called Kishinev, in Romania. She was one of eight children and survived a pogrom at the age of three. 40 Romanian Jews were killed during

that pogrom and 600 people were injured. Ms. Steinberg came to the United States at the age of 23 and was married in 1932. She and her husband, Philip, had two children; Philip died in 1967. Although Goldie is well into her 100’s, she is still active and knits scarves, blankets and shawls for friends. She reads the papers and keeps up with politics. In fact, she has voted in every presidential election since 1924! She is also a fan of the Yankees and has seen the team win all 27 World Series titles and 40 American League Championship Series titles. When asked about her secret for a long life, Ms. Steinberg confided, “My children keep me alive.” Wishing Goldie many more long, healthy years—ad ma’eh v’esrim!

also shown. Deblasio, who is running for mayor of New York, is a great friend of the Rockaway Jewish communities. He was personally involved in setting up additional Shabbos security during the three weeks after the storm. Goldfeder was always supportive and was a huge help in ensuring that there was enough food at local food banks and shelters in the aftermath of the disaster. A separate plaque was presented to Moishe Klein, Shomrim Unit R22, for his heroic efforts during the storm and after. Amongst his many contributions, he made sure there were extra genera-

tors and helped people pump water out of their houses. After some areas had their power restored, he personally moved light towers to blacked-out areas to provide light and security to families without power. His own house was destroyed in the storm and yet he still made helping others a priority. Elchana Eidelman also deserved a special mention for his heroism in securing live power lines so people would be safe walking around at night. When the night was over, the community showed its support and gratitude for the members of an organization that served the Far Rockaway and Bayswater areas faithfully during its most trying time. If you need Rockaway Shomrim, call : 917-727-7306. Like us on Facebook: Rockaway Citizens Safety Patrol (RCSP). To donate: fidelipay.com/RCSP. To support the Rockaway and Bayswater Shomrim by check: Make the check out to the “RCSP”; 774 Caffrey Avenue; Far Rockaway, NY 11691.

HANC High School Alumni Go Back to the 80’s On Sunday evening, January 13th, the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County proudly hosted a “Back to the 80’s” Reunion Dinner for its high school alumni who graduated during the 1980’s. The reunion took place at HANC’s Mitchel Field High School campus, giving the alumni a chance to return to their alma mater and see first-hand just how much it has grown and changed, while retaining the warmth and sense of family that they remembered. The idea behind this reunion was to give those alumni who have had similar experiences at HANC and are at similar stages in their lives, an opportunity to reconnect with each other and reminisce about their high school years. The event was attended by Dean Emeritus, Rabbi Moshe Gottesman, as well as former and current HANC administrators and teachers. Jeffrey Lichtman, Chairman of HANC’s Board of Trustees and himself a HANC alum, emceed the event. Rabbi Gottesman addressed the attendees regarding the importance of connecting with our past,

present, and future in all that we do. Additionally, alumni were treated to a game of “Guess the HANC Faculty Member,” as well as a Trivia of the 80’s Contest. Since its founding in 1953 by Rabbi Meyer Fendel, thousands of students have attended and graduated from the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County. Presently, with four campuses educating over 1,000 students from all over Long Island and Queens, HANC has expanded its facilities, leveraged new technology, and innovated programming, providing an excellent Jewish and secular education to students on all of its campuses. Alum attendees were quite impressed with the display of advancements and innovations taking place in the HANC schools. HANC remains a premier Jewish Day School in the New York metropolitan area. If you are a HANC alum and would like to reconnect with HANC and receive alumni news, please visit our website at www.hanc.org and/or email our Alumni Coordinator, Phyllis Itzkowitz at pitzkowitz@hanc.org.

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laughter. Tamar Pewzner of Lawrence noted, “He was a Kosher Seinfeld, with an incredible intuition about Jewish customs. His jokes were on target and very funny.” Chabad was transformed into a café with round tables with black tablecloths and gold accents. Beautiful fresh flower centerpieces were generously provided by Jerusalem Florist. As the crowd increased, so did the need for additional seating. A delicious dairy buffet was set up with choices of creamy pasta dishes, fresh salads and the ever

popular sushi bar. To top it off, there was a choice of pastries and a variety of

cakes to delight all palates. The highly successful event was chaired by Josh & Naomi Abehsera, Victor and Chana Braverman, Ranon and Rachel Bruckenstein, Adam and Sarit Kramer, and Moti and Elke Probkevitz. For more information about other Chabad events, please contact the office at (516) 295-2478 or online at www. chabad5towns.com.

Touring In A Bulletproof Bus By Yeshaya and Rivkah Jacobs of Artzienu Tours There’s a bit of tension as the people are getting on the bus; most of them look around in anticipation of the armed guard. He showed up in time and everyone seems more relaxed now in the secure surroundings of the bulletproof vehicle. Where are we headed? I’m sure you’ve guessed by now. To Hevron: we are off to the burial place of our forefathers. The bus is totally full as there are many requests to visit Hevron. First stop is Gush Etzion. The audio-visual presentation at Kfar Etzion is so moving that although I’ve seen it before, I cry along with everyone else! Yes, it’s true that the first settlers were all killed by Arab attackers in 1948; however, their children grew up and returned with a burning fervor to rebuild the land. You can see the actual bunker that was used right up to the end! The museum is a review of all that’s taken place and a memory for those who fell defending Etzion and Jerusalem. In the second room you actually feel the happiness as you view the grandchildren who came to rebuild the homes. Boarding the bulletproof bus again, everyone checks to see that all seats are occupied and we’re off. This time we approach Efrat and see how a small hilltop community has been so beautifully transformed into a lovely town.

Bright red roof houses, a community center, shopping malls, and schools dot the mountain slopes. Someone’s stomach growled a bit louder than mine and we were told we could either get our packed lunches ready or grab a quick bite at the pizza shop. With our appetites satiated, we return with our armed guard, who follows us everywhere, to the bulletproof bus. We continue on to Hevron, where Avraham purchased the land for the burial of his wife Sarah in the Cave of Machpela. In Hebrew, the cave is called Me’erat HaMachpela which refers to the cave of the doubles – the pairs buried at this site, the Avos and Imahos (the Patriarchs and Matriarchs). The four couples interred include Adam and Chava, Avraham and Sarah, Yitzchok and Rivkah, and Yaakov and Leah. Security checks prevent our immediate entry into the ancient building built over the cave. As I walk through the metal detector, the sound of the alarm rings out quite loud. To my dismay, I discover that my hat has a wire running through it. I answer the soldier that for religious reasons I am not permitted to remove my hat to reveal my hair. I therefore have to go with a female soldier to be checked privately. Finally, I catch up to the group in order

to daven in one of the holiest places in the world. The words in the prayer stand out before my eyes as I say, “Hashem Elokeinu, v’Elokei Avosainu, Avraham, Yitzchok, and Yaakov.” I am standing in their burial place, but they seem to come to life. Truly inspirational! We climb back on to our bulletproof bus with the armed guard in tow. On to the Avraham Avinu neighborhood where the quaint surroundings are complemented by the friendly smiles of knitted kippot-clad children merrily playing despite the tense situation. The brave families living in Hevron are idealistic and show great emotional and spiritual strength. In the small synagogue, the magnificent story of Yom Kippur is told about its namesake—Avraham Avinu. Everyone remains in awe as we quietly file back to our armored vehicle. A short few blocks away is the Beit Hadassah building. The story is related of the dedicated women and children who spent over a year without their husbands in this building until the Israeli government finally relented, allowing for the Jewish return to Hevron. Downstairs is a museum commemorating the Hevron massacre of 1929 depicting the Arab riots and the atrocities they bestowed

upon the innocent Jewish victims. It adds to our understanding of the trials and tribulations of the history of the Jewish nation. Most of the participants are moved to tears. With our final stop in Hevron completed, we return to Yerushalayim filled with gratitude to the One Above for allowing us to take this inspiring trip. One last stop is appropriate before concluding the journey—that of the site of kever Rochel. Here it is a known custom that “Mama Rochel” prays for her children to return to their borders. The tour guide takes a ball of red string and wraps it around the tombstone seven times as tefilos are offered to the AlMighty. We ask for shalom for all the righteous people throughout the world; for good health; for livelihood; and for the Mashiach Tzikeinu in the Final Redemption. Artzeinu Tours offer discounted rates in hotels throughout Israel, tours, and Bar Mitzvah packages. Tours to Hevron or other places: Please contact Artzeinu Tours at O2-587-1718 Have a look at our new site: artzeinu.co.il, 718 701 3690 (9am -8:30pm –rings in Israel), or 972 2 587-1718, fax 972 2 5871719, email: artzeinu@netvision. net.il, www.artzeinu..co.il

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HAFTR Seniors Visit the Israeli Consulate On Thursday, January 3, select HAFTR seniors had the honor of visiting the Israeli Consulate in New York City. Each student was selected from their respective Zionism class to have the privilege of private meeting with the Consul of Public Diplomacy, Gil Lainer; his colleague, Shani Rosanes; and UN Israel Mission Speechwriter Nathan Miller. After arriving at the Consulate, students were guided to a special briefing by Consul Lainer. The Consul discussed the pressing PR issues facing the State of Israel. Current public perception of Israel is that of a war torn desert. Many fail to recognize the agricultural, technological and medical advancements taking place in Israel. The challenge Israel faces is bringing those advancements to the world. While not ignoring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the goal is to make the public aware that there is more to Israel than meets the eye. Millions of people on earth use USB flash drives every day. Barely any of them realize that they are an Israeli creation. The goal is to make the world

understand what Israel does to make the world a better place. Many people hear about Israel in the news but have no clue what really happens in Israel. This is the major challenge Israel faces. Students then had the opportunity to hear from Nathan Miller regarding his position at the UN. Mr. Miller is responsible for writing all speeches presented by the Israeli Ambassador to the UN. He discussed the challenges of writing a speech to be read to a committee like the Human Rights Council which spends a disproportionate amount of time passing anti-Israel resolutions as opposed to taking action against countries such as Syria and North Korea. He also explained how he came into his position and how much he enjoys it. After the trip, many seniors remarked how informative and educational the trip was and were deeply impressed by the work being done by Israeli diplomats for the betterment of the State of Israel. The workshops at the Israeli Consulate were coordinated by Mr. Tuvia Book for his HAFTR Senior Zionism class.

The Flatbush Basketball League Week 7 Recap In the Elementary Division: Perfect Collision – 40, ITP- 25 Yitzy Waldman and Yosef Kapetas had 16 points each as a “New Look” ITP squad falls short. Lazer Marble goes to 4-3 as they defeat Quality Carpet 49-31. As proud parents and grandmother looked on JoJo Valenski led all scorers with 22 and Binyomin Parness had 12 for Quality. The Jewish Connection pounds Art World and Coby Katz’s 34 points 57-45. Dovid Reiser and Yaakov Ibrimigov combined for 45. JC has a 4-3 record. Pizza Nosh -55, The Jewish Press -30. Shmuley Mandelbaum and Gideon Valenski shine in this one with 22 and 23 respectively. Amos, “Where’s the pizza”? In The High School Division: The Visual Image gets back on track with a 39-35 win over Howie’s Batampte Pickles. Zevi Kornitzer’s three 3 pointers helped secure the win. Baruch Florence led Pickles with 15. China Glatt gets by Repairs on Wheels as “The Mir Team” had 19.

Arele Birnbaum had 24 in the 43-38 loss for Repairs. How was the” V” weekend? Plaza Auto Leasing-51, Nosh Express-48: In this back and forth battle it was Mendy Bruckenstein’s 24 points that sealed it for PAL. Tuli Augenstein had 21 in the loss. Pizza World-41, Ave. M Bagels-35: Ephraim Slomovics and Tuvia Friedman were clutch down the stretch. Simcha Bruk’s 14 just weren’t enough. Meir, “Where’s the pizza??” The Jewish Home was invisible in this game as Aura Electric gets the win. The win puts Aura at 5-1 tied with Plaza for first place. Home is tied for last with Nosh at 1-5.

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On Sunday, January 6th, 2013, CIJE, the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education, a division of Gruss Life, coordinated an all girls inter-Yeshiva Math Olympiad. The Math Olympiad, coordinated by Linda Goldberg, CIJE Math and Science Coordinator, and CIJE, ensure our next generation of Jewish leaders experience the best opportunities to think, reason, explore, calculate and discover. Bais Yaakov of Queens (BYQ), Bnos Bais Yaakov (BBY), Bnot Shulamith of Long Island, Hebrew Academy of Long Beach (HALB), and Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ) competed on the 6th, 7th and 8th grade level. The program was comprised of an individual test where students worked by themselves, and a team test where each school’s team worked together by grade. Students were treated to an exciting and educational experience. Bnos Bais Yaakov graciously provided the space and snacks for all of the participants. Congratulations to everyone who participated. In truth, everyone shares

in the honor for their outstanding performances. Special congratulations to the schools who won first place. Bais Yaakov of Queens participated in the 6th and 7th grade divisions. Their 6th grade team championed first place. The 7th grade first place winner was Bnos Bais Yaakov, and Bnot Shulamith was the 8th grade winner. Mrs. Sarah Bergman, general studies principal of Bais Yaakov of Queens, expressed her pride in her students, “They portrayed confidence in their desire to be a part of the CIJE Math Olympiad. This risk taking attitude is that which makes all of our student true winners. They are always willing to try their best at all challenges.” Mrs. Semmel, the Bais Yaakov of Queens’s coach, said, “I love math, and I tried to inspire the students with the love for mathematical reasoning and love of the game.” Mrs. Lindell, the 6th grade math teacher, and Miss Mandell, the 7th grade teacher, agreed with Mrs. Semmel and added, “These students love math, and think math!”

HANC Taste Testers The students in Mrs. Spitalnik’s Fourth Grade class at HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary School in West Hempstead had the yummy assignment of being taste testers for cookies made by a company called Skeeter™. Skeeter™ makes kosher nut free cookies and was looking for real children to participate in a taste testing survey. The students tasted two cookie varieties, the Skeeterdoodle, a plain, cinnamon cookie, and Chocolate

Chunk, a classic chocolate chip cookie. The students compiled and analyzed their data, and although both cookies were delicious, the chocolate chunk beat the Skeeterdoodles by a vote of 4 to 1. One of the 4th graders, who has nut allergies, wanted to express his thanks to the Skeeter™ company for thinking of people with allergies. The students really enjoyed the experiment and are excited to taste the products come out next!

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Budding Engineers at Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island Science, technology, creativity, and even a bit of arts & crafts were combined as Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island’s 6th grade students worked painstakingly to create earthquake-resistant structures that would “Shake, Rattle and Roll.” Using only items which were breakable to begin with, students cleverly designed models that would “outsmart an earthquake.”

These sixth grade science students, under the direction of their science teacher, Rabbi Yekusial Katz, learned much about Earth Science as they studied the causes of, measurements,

and types of dangers involved with earthquakes. Whether studying seafloor spreading, subduction, divergent boundaries, liquefaction, anticlines, synclines, or strike-slip faults, these 6th graders learned many complex science and math concepts. In keeping with the YKLI philosophy of project-based learning, the Junior High School students were challenged to use real-life engineering principles to plan and build an earthquake-resistant structure. It is one thing to question what happens when the earthquake’s shaking turns soft soil into mud so buildings sink post hurricane. How would adding plywood to the walls make walls stronger? What can be done to pipes so they bend but don’t break? It is yet another to put such principles to real life use. Students learn from books, yet it is a much richer educational process when students make their own base isolators to dissipate waves of energy within a structure using suppression pads, lead rubber bearings, flexible walls, or a hollow base. Our student scientist engineers found many different ways to bring their book-based learning into real-life building experience. The objective of the “Shake Rattle

HANC’s Second Graders Have Mail!

Students in Ms. Vogt’s Second Grade class at HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary School in West Hempstead designed a post office and mailbox to help support their daily literacy center writing activities. During Literary Center time, students are required to compose an original piece of writing in any style they’d like: a story, a list, a poem, a song, or a

letter. In order to encourage letter writing and to add a new dimension of fun to their writing time, the students created a post office and mailbox that they can use to write letters to each other. The students excitedly check the mailbox every day to see if they received a letter from any of their classmates or Ms. Vogt. The students can’t wait to see who their next letter will be from!

and Roll” project was to create any kind of structure that would withstand manmade earthquake. Students worked alone or in pairs to create structures, homes, roads, or bridges. They used pretzels, marshmallows, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and the like to create their structures. When students realized that this was not going to be a simple task, they researched construction and engineering theories to create their models. It was no surprise that these students persisted and came up with clever ideas of how to create a base isolated structure using rubber bands, springs, rubber balls, a hollow base, flexible wall sand, to absorb the shock waves of earthquakes. One student pair even created a model to demonstrate how tectonic plates move in a real earthquake. The long anticipated Shake, Rattle and Roll assembly was presented before a room of curious 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students. Right from the start, the students were impressed when the Quake-Off assemblies began with a short video presentation featuring student interviews. How exciting it was for the YKLI students to see YKLI

6th graders up on the big screen talking about their experiences while designing their models. Next was the QuakeOff when each student or student pair came up to the podium to describe their model and how its design would protect it. Each model was “tested” by shaking it on a special platform and then it was checked for any signs of “structural damage.” Mr. Flam, an architect and YKLI parent, was on hand to watch and offer some insights about these student built structures. He noted how the student’s designs are similar to the ones he builds, observing “these are real issues that engineers deal with on a daily basis.” Mrs. Steele, the Director of General Studies, commented, “One of the vitally important aspects that we provide within our educational program is varied, meaningful and structured ways to build academic success for each student each in his own way. With guidance, support and insight, each student is directed to reach his own full potential. Though these presentations were not judged, and it was not a competition, it was clear to everyone that these YKLI students were ALL winners.”

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A Futuristic Utopia? Or 2013?

Israeli company BH Jetson offers potential investors a share in air travel of the future — the flying car. By: Tami Benmayer Everyone remembers the Jetsons, the 1960’s cartoon series about an all-American family living in a futuristic utopia. Set in 2062, the episodes gave viewers an imaginary glimpse into the far and distant future — an extraordinary world complete with elaborate robotic contraptions, whimsical inventions and the flying car! While fifty years ago such a world seemed unbelievable, in 2013, the picture is entirely different. Technology has come far over the last half a century, and if you mix it with a small dose of Israeli chutzpah, you’ll find that the flying car is today a reality; one that you too can have a share in. BH Jetson is an Israeli holding company that is offering Americans the chance to buy reasonably-priced shares in a major project set to revolutionize 21st Century air travel. “Right now in Israel, leading aeronautics company, Urban Aeronautics Ltd., is developing, testing and perfecting a family of unique aircraft that have been designed for both military and civil use,” commented BH Jetson Chairman, Eli Gross. “We call these aircraft the ‘Jetcars’ because in essence that’s exactly what they are. Cars that fly.” What is the Jetcar and why is it unique? The Jetcar is a rotorless helicopter that is able to go where a regular helicopter cannot. “The aircraft we have developed is a single-engine vertical take-off and landing aircraft powered by internal rotors,” comments Dr. Rafi Yoeli, founder and CEO of Urban Aeronautics. “Helicopters are limited due to their large, open rotor. They cannot fly in mountainous, wooded or urban terrain, and they cannot land on an incline

greater than 5-10 degrees for fear that the rotor will get caught.” In fact, since the 1950’s, scientists have been trying to develop such an aircraft but to no avail. The US Army even tested a similar vehicle that was later shelved since it was heavy, slow, gas-guzzling and unstable. “When I started Urban Aeronautics, our main dilemma was whether technology had developed enough in the past 40 years to build a flying car that wouldn’t encounter any of the constraints of earlier models,” continues Yoeli. And indeed it had. Since the sixties, many of the earlier obstacles no longer exist: flight control computers now stabilize the aircraft; sensors are put to better use allowing planes to land in fog; engines work far better; and there have also been major developments in fuel efficiency. Considering all these technological developments, Urban Aeronautics embarked on the mission of creating a successful 21st Century version of the flying car—Israeli style. This resulted in the creation of the AirMule—the company’s flagship aircraft. “The AirMule is a compact, unmanned, single-engine aircraft, which has two internal rotors instead of a large external rotor and takes off and lands vertically,” explains Yoelli. “This means it can essentially land anywhere, such as next to buildings and other obstacles, without the worry of a rotor blade getting caught or hitting something.” “We overcame the speed constraint by creating openings in the front and back of the vehicle to allow the air to

pass through freely,” continues Yoeli. “We discovered that the reason the flying cars of the 1960s could not reach high speeds was because of aerodynamic resistance. Through these openings however, the speed’s potential is increased to 100-120 knots. We also

tackled the stability issue by installing movable vanes at the air ducts’ intake and exhaust openings. These, together with the use of sensors, mean that the AirMule maintains stability, even when flying through strong wind.” Already of interest to the Israel Defense Forces, the AirMule’s strong advantage is that it can quickly and efficiently transport several hundred kilograms of supplies to areas inaccessible to helicopters. Its substantial payload and the design of the cargo bays means that it can also evacuate up to two casualties at a time. In addition, because it is unmanned, it is safer to operate since its pilot stays on base, operating it by remote control. The IDF’s interest in this type of aircraft stems from lessons learned from the Second Lebanon War, when combatants found themselves in the field without sufficient food, water and ammunition, and with a limited ability to ship their wounded to hospital. An unmanned and reliable vehicle like the AirMule, would have been ideal in these circumstances. “We have great expectations for the AirMule and considering the backing we have from within the Israeli Defence Forces, we know we’ll succeed,” states Yoeli. “Our goal is to develop a family of aircraft and we’re already well on our way of actualizing it.” Other Urban Aeronautics creations include the Centaur, a single engine manned aircraft (based on the AirMule) that can carry three to five passengers, and the X-Hawk, which is an even larger, twin-

engine aircraft that can carry up to ten passengers and fly at a speed of 155mph. Besides evacuating casualties and transporting troops and logistical equipment for the military, all three types of aircraft will also significantly contribute to civilian activity. From air medical, law enforcement and fire fighting missions to electric grid inspections and repeair, and identifying biological warfare materials, the Jetcar is set to transform travel as we know it. “My vision is that the rotorless helicopter will become so common place that eventually every family will own one,” smiles Yoelli. As a major shareholder in the company, BH Jetson is offering a fantastic opportunity for others to jump on the bandwagon (or Jetcar?!) and invest in the future of the Jetcar. “We’re confident that the Jetcar will be a success and will change the way the world views air travel, both in the military and civil spheres,” comments Gross. “Obviously, like all investments, there are risks involved and we therefore encourage potential investors to consult with us and other professionals before they invest. But, with clear skies ahead for the future of the company, we would urge people not to miss out!” For more information about the Jetcar, visit www.bhJetson.com.

SKA Senior Designated An Intel Semi-Finalist! Mazel tov to Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls 12th Grader Avigael Sosnowik who has been chosen as an Intel SemiFinalist for her social science research under the mentorship of Mr. Stephen Sullivan.

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Chazara Siyum at YFR

Thousands Are Expected to Arrive at Amuka

By: Yisroel Munk On Thursday night, the 29th day of Teves, a great Yeshiva of Far Rockaway tradition continued. Bochurim, parents, Rabbeim, and community members came together to celebrate a siyum held in honor of eighteen bochurim who found time in their already hectic yeshiva schedule to review mesechtos baba metzia and/or kiddushin. One bochur, Dovid Keilson, completed mesechtos kiddushin for the tenth time! After a few short opening remarks, the misaymim completed both mesechtos, followed by a short Dvar Torah from the Menahel, Rabbi Brafman. Following the Kaddish, everyone in attendance began dancing with great enthusiasm. It was hard to tell who the misaymim were because every person at the siyum danced their heart out as though they too had completed the mesechta, truly sharing in the bochurim’s simcha. The music was provided by a yeshiva alumnus and current member of the yeshiva’s kollel, Yisroel Meir Shonek. After quite a bit of dancing, everyone was treated to some delicious cholent, kugel and finally some scrumptious doughnuts. The twelfth grade maggid shiur Reb

Kalman Redisch spoke to the crowd about the importance of being a member of the “am hanivchar,” the chosen nation, and the responsibility that carries. Following the seudah, the olam danced some more before closing out the night with a beautiful kumzitz led by some of the yeshiva’s own young talented musicians Yehudah Tzvi Abadi and Eli Frahi. Many of the younger bochurim from the ninth and tenth grade

who did not yet have the opportunity to make a siyum on a mesechta in yeshiva were truly inspired by the experience. Many of them said that they can’t wait for the chance to count themselves amongst those finishing the mesechta. As always, the cycle for the next chazara siyum began the next morning with bezras Hashem many more bochurimjoiningalongfortheride.

Yisroel Munk

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to Participate in the Rare “1,000 Shofars Tikkun” of the Mekubal Rav Yechiel Abuchatzeira shlit”a

Rabbi Aaron Brafman, Menahel

Preparations are at fevered pitch in Amuka as thousands of singles and anxious families are expected. The crowds will arrive at the gravesite of the holy Tana Rabbi Yonason ben Uziel to participate in the special “1,000 Shofars” Tikkun on Tu Bishvat, the day singled out by Kabbalists as the auspicious day for deliverance of people who experience difficulties in getting married. “For the man is the ‘tree of the field’ that gives forth fruit.” This special Tikkun, conducted according to exact kabbalistic instructions of the Rasha”sh (Rabbi Shalom Sharabi, z”tl) is seldom held because of its length – up to six hours! – and the need for the participation of 1,000 shofar blowers throughout. This Tikkun has proven to be incredibly effective. Rabbi Yehuda Levy, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshuos B’Amuka, relates that thousands of wedding invitations have arrived at the yeshiva offices following last year’s Tikkun. “The number of invitations received,” says Rabbi Levy, “tells us an astonishing fact: over 90% of the participants actually get married that very year!” This year, the Tikkun will take place on Motzaei Shabbos, on the night between 16 and 17 of Shevat (January 2627), led by Rabbi Yechiel Abuchatzeira, shlit”a. During the Tikkun, 1,000 shofars will be blown to “bring down the spiritual gates that block the individual mazel of the anguished singles and their families.” Israel police is making special preparations to deal with the massive wave of traffic expected and the gravesite itself has been prepared to receive thousands of people who are expected to arrive by car or specially organized public transportation. Simultaneously, a special Tikkun will also be held at “Yeshivas Hashalom” in Yerushalayim where dozens of mekubalim will pray with special kabbala “kavanos” to help the needy find their bashert and happiness this year be’ezras Hashem.

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The stormy, snowy weather notwithstanding… With Hashem’s help and tremendous personal effort, the messengers of Kupat Ha’ir remained at their posts at the mekomos hakedoshim to daven on behalf of contributors. Through great effort on the part of Kupat Ha’ir, the messengers of Kupat Ha’ir maintained their tefillos at the holy sites even over the course of the previous week, when the access roads to these areas were closed to traffic for long stretches of time due to the fierce weather and snowstorms in Eretz Yisroel. The messengers of Kupat Ha’ir who pray on behalf of contributors during the Shovavim period, as well as those who pray on behalf of contributors every day of the year, were, with Hashem’s help, able to keep their commitment despite the difficulty involved. On Wednesday night, as the messengers for Kupat Ha’ir in Meron were in middle of conducting their prayers on behalf of contributors, rescue forces arrived to evacuate everyone, fearing the access roads would be closed down. After much persuasion, however, they agreed to allow the messengers to remain at the tziyun until they completed their prayers and recited each and every name, along with its accompanying request, slowly and unhurriedly. On Thursday, too, although the police closed the roads in the area of the settlement of Meron, fearing trouble at the Kadita Junction, the messengers did not give up. Instead, they invested much effort to come up with a way to arrive at the tziyun early enough to have time to recite the tefillos on behalf of contributors calmly, unhurriedly, and with intense concentration. Also on Thursday, Kupat Ha’ir’s representative at Amuka, set out from Tzefas to the tziyun of the Tanna Rabbi Yonason ben Uziel, but he saw that the winding road was completely sealed to vehicles. After three failed attempts, he came around from the other side, through the settlement of Chatzor! This

time, he made it to the tziyun, which was – understandably – completely empty. Since it was many degrees below zero, he made sure to bring his own heating devices with him. After all, he knew he had to recite the names of the contributors slowly and in detail, and there was no way he would allow the terrible cold to influence him to hurry. With great self-sacrifice, he davened and recited all the names submitted to him by Kupat Ha’ir. This was the first time in twenty years that Amukah was completely blanketed with snow. Kupat Ha’ir’s messenger in Chevron, who travels there every day from the Jerusalem area, also had to contend with transportation difficulties. Somehow, he succeeded in reaching the Me’aras Hamachpeilah even when the roads were closed to traffic, and public transportation had ground to a halt. He kept his commitment and the consecutive tefillos promised to contributors were indeed maintained. At some of the holy sites, among them places that are usually very crowded, the messengers were the only ones present, as the inclement weather and heavy snow made access nearly impossible. On Friday after chatzos, a moving ma’amad tefillah was held at the tziyun of Reb Leib Ba’al Hayesurim in the snow-blanketed cemetery in Tzefas. A minyan of talmidei chachamim, headed by Hagaon Harav S.E. Stern, shlit”a, prayed on behalf of contributors to Kupat Hair in accordance with the well-known segulah of “and he will be helped from Shamayim” promised by Reb Leib. This segulah is especially potent on erev Rosh Chodesh, which was on Friday. The supreme efforts and this type of dedication, stems from the great seriousness with which Kupat Ha’ir and its messengers relate to the tefillos conducted on behalf of contributors, and to the deep sense of responsibility they feel.

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Fifth Graders at Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe Raise Money to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Sandy One month ago, Mrs. Siegel’s 5th Grade class at Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe held a fair to raise money for Achiezer to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. This past Thursday, Rabbi Bender of Achiezer visited the class at school and accepted the class’s donation of $1,455.36.

Upon entering the fair, the YTM students in Grades 1-8 viewed Yaakov Shapiro and Yehuda Davidson’s video presentation on the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Yaakov Shapiro and

Yehuda Zlotnick designed balloon animals while Avraham Tzvi Keehn and Avromie Feldstein maintained a basketball booth. Hillel Englard alternated between face painting and selling pickles. Other food items included donuts donated by Sweet Glaze and sold by Yosef Chaim Gottesman. Yosef Chaim also helped serve sorbets and slushies, sold by Yoni Braverman and Eli Brody. Fair-goers also bought cold drinks from Avi Maslansky and Gedalya Aeder and popcorn from Shmuel Kanowitz and Akiva Tropper. The popular candy table was staffed by Oryan Gavrielov, Yossi Aghbashoff, and Dovid Greenberg. Shmuel Barg and Uriel Sussman operated the “antique tables,” 4 long tables loaded with donated toys and games. Shimmie Schwarcz, Moshe Fendrich, and Hillel Englard served as ushers, wearing usher stickers prepared by Shimmie while Daniel Shahkoohi circulated throughout the room collecting money and giving

change. The boys prepared for Rabbi Bender’s visit by writing cards to go along with the gift. “I was pained to hear about what happened to your community during Hurricane Sandy…” “I am sorry that you were affected by the storm and hope that you will overcome it soon…” ‘We know it is not much, but we hope it will help…” “We hope the money will help your lives get back to normal quickly…” were some lines from the heartfelt notes. The class was gratified that despite

his hectic schedule, Rabbi Bender came in person to accept the donation. The boys listened attentively as Rabbi Bender described the devastation he had witnessed and assured the boys that although a lot of them felt that the money they had raised seemed like an inadequate amount, it would be extremely useful and “could not have come at a better time.” Rabbi Bender told the students that there were still children their age that did not have knapsacks, toys, and enough clothing. The money from YTM’s 5th Grade Sandy Fair would be used for those children and they would be informed about where the money was from.

Bais Yaakov of Queens Sports New Leagues for 8th Grade Gym Fun The new season of 8th grade leagues began this week! Sports at BYQ has risen to a new level as the G.O. prepared a game called “Name That Game.” “Name-of-the-GameLeague” was initiated, thanks to the creative thinking of Mrs. Sarah Bergman, the general studies principal, the continued generosity of the Parents Association, and the energy of Mrs. Chaviva Pfeiffer. At the “break out,” Mrs. Pfeiffer explained to the girls that the “name of the game” is not merely playing machanayim or basketball; it is sportsmanship, achdus, midos, self-confidence, and interdependence. The girls then proceeded to the gym. Teams and captains were announced in time for Game 1. In 8th Grade Leagues, two games have been played so far: machanayim and basketball.

The captains of the Energetic Racers are Elisheva Marcus and Rivka Davidov. The captains of the Red Bulls are Rina Rambod and Batya Russek. The captains of the Super Men are Sara Tropper and Chana Miriam Fuzailov. The captains of the Golden Stars are Golda Taub and Shira Greenberg. All the captains are doing a great job leading their teams and making sure everyone is involved From the cheering, running, throwing and celebrating, it is clear that the girls are enjoying this exciting part of their week.

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OHEL Annual Gala 2013: Everyone Counts At OHEL February 10, 2013 of the many ways in which OHEL has ensured that ALL individuals of ALL abilities Count! Support for the Annual Gala will give children with developmental disabilities the opportunity to attend summer camp alongside their typically developing peers; respite and support to the parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders; access to the best medical care for children living with OHEL foster families; among many other important programs and services. OHEL is proud to share this special evening with deserving Honorees. Annual Gala Honorees this year have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to elevating the lives of people of all ages and are among OHEL’s most loyal friends and supporters. This year’s Corporate Guest of Honor is Saul N. Friedman & Associates celebrating 40 years of excellence. Saul Friedman has been an OHEL Board member Vice-Presi-

Jeffrey Stein Joins HALB as New Director of Development The Hebrew Academy of Long Beach (HALB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Stein as the school’s new Director of Development. Jeffrey brings sixteen years of strong organizational, development and fundraising skills to serve as its Director of Development. He served as Director of Development Operations at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) for over nine years and in various roles at the Jewish Federation of Chicago for seven years. He began his role at HALB on January 2, 2013. As Director of Development, Jeffrey will lead all aspects of HALB’s development program. He is responsible for creating and implementing development strategy including the annual campaign, scholarship funds,

capital and endowment campaigns, major gift fund-raising, events and mail solicitations. Jeffrey will work with the school’s faculty and administration to identify areas of need. He will also work to further engage parents, grandparents and alumni and create an alumni association to build and nurture lifelong relationships with thousands of alumni who have graduated from HALB. Jeffrey can be reached at jstein@ halb.org or by phone 917-579-2281.

HANC Student Leaders Plan Benefit Evening for the Koby Mandell Foundation Students from the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County Brookdale High School are always on the verge of helping their community. The student leaders, through NCSY’s Project JUMP Program, will be organizing a fun and interactive trivia evening in the school’s auditorium on Motzei Shabbat, Febru-

ary 9th at 8:30 PM. All funds raised will benefit the Koby Mandell Foundation, which provides free therapeutic programs to child victims of terror who have lost a family member to a terrorist attack in Israel. To register for this event, visit www. tinyurl.com/JUMPTRIVIA.

dent for over 21 years. Saul is passionate about helping OHEL’s children and families and has combined his loved for OHEL’s children with his corporate and personal philanthropy. The Gala also pays tribute to the memory of Chaim Kaminetzky, OHEL’s beloved Vice President who was well known throughout the community as a man dedicated to chessed. Chaim’s love for OHEL’s children was immeasurable. OHEL is proud to honor his memory and dedicate the Bais Chaim Kaminetzky Women’s Residence in Hillcrest. The evening’s Guest of Honor is David Brecher, President of First Meridian Mortgage, a residential mortgage bank. David, his wife Leah and four children have been active in community organizations for many years, seeking to better the lives of those in need. David’s father-in-law is Irving Langer who has been an active OHEL Board member for over 15 years. Robert & Hinda Mizrahi of Long Beach will be honored with OHEL’s Children’s Advocacy Award at the Annual Gala. Robert is the global head of trading for the Precious Metals division of the Bank of Nova Scotia. Hinda is currently a managing partner in Manhattan Ridge Advisor, a wealth management company and recently took on an entrepreneurial challenge by opening two Koko FitClub franchises in the Five Towns. Hinda and Bob recognize the importance of OHEL Bais Ezra and how our critical services impact the lives of individuals with developmental disabili-

ties as well as their families. Hinda will share an important and poignant message with all Gala attendees. The Community Award will be presented to Jason Cury and Joel Beritz of the Gruss Life Monument Funds. The Gruss Foundation has generously contributed several computer systems to OHEL’s residences and Day Habilitation Centers as well as the Outdoor Recreation Center in the Arlington Residence in Cedarhurst. The playground equipment, customized for adolescents with disabilities, was recently installed and withstood Hurricane Sandy! The theme of this year’s Gala event is Everyone Counts at OHEL, and the numbers speak for themselves: 2,500 children whose parents could not care for them placed in safe, loving foster homes; 1,150 Holocaust Survivors provided with services to help them age safely with dignity, comfort, and support; 1,000 children, teens, and adults provided monthly with counseling to help them manage life’s challenges; 450 individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities living in OHEL Bais Ezra residences; and countless other individuals and families supported with programs, services, and resources to help them thrive . We look forward to welcoming you on February 10th. Visit www.ohelfamily.org/gala or call 718 972 9338 to make your reservation or submit Journal ad today. OHEL’s children & families are counting on YOU!

They Shoot 1,500 Missiles, We Plant 1,500 Trees! Zo Artzeinu, which has planted more fruit trees than any other organization in Israel, has embarked upon a campaign for Tu B’Shvat to plant at least 1,500 trees in Southern Israel in response to the 1,500 missiles shot at Israel. Shlomo Walfish, Director of the campaign, visited many Yeshivas in New York and New Jersey this week, including the North Shore Hebrew Academy (NSHA) in Great Neck. Two years ago, North Shore students planted an orchard of more than 250 trees in Yitzhar in the Shomron to honor the memory of Taly Cohen z”l, beloved daughter of their Dean, Rabbi Yeshayahu Greenfeld. Back Row: Dr. Paul Brody (L), Coordinator Tree Planting Campaign, Long Island/Queens and Director,

Photo Credit: Izzy Kieffer

Moishe Hellman & Mel Zachter, CoPresidents of OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services, warmly invite the community and OHEL’s many friends and supporters to the agency’s Annual Gala on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the New York Hilton Hotel, NYC. The gala event kicks off with a Reception at 5:00 pm, followed by Dinner at 6:00 pm. The focus of this year’s Gala is Everyone Counts at OHEL. OHEL—and its many friends and supporters—are committed to the fundamental principle that every child and adult counts and deserves to be cherished and loved and part of our community. For more than forty-three years, OHEL has provided critical programs and services to help ensure that children are protected, well cared for, loved and encouraged to thrive. OHEL foster families, its domestic abuse shelters, summer camp, programs for the siblings of children with developmental disabilities, and its residential facilities are just some

Shlomo Walfish (R) flank NSHA Dean, Rabbi Jeffrey Kobrin and Dean Emeritus, Rabbi Yeshayahu Greenfeld. Front Row (L-R): NSHA elementary school students Hannah Hamerman, Jacqueline Kalaty, Jason Zucker and Sam Rachmani, displaying the colorful Zo Artzeinu tree planting poster.

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Yeshiva Ohr Hatzafon: Revealing the Hidden Light in Every Talmid If you are among those who had the opportunity to attend the Inaugural dinner for Yeshiva Ohr Hatzafon of Yerush-

shiva has distinguished itself as a place that’s committed to the “whole Talmid.” Acutely aware of the sensitive balance that one needs to cultivate for the optimum growth of a recent high school graduate, the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Dovid Blumberg, has constructed a program that offers excellence in personal development. At the Dinner, the Yeshiva paid tribute to two special families: Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo (Bomo) and Dina Silber were the Guests of Honor,and Rabbi and Mrs. Matis and Esther Apel were honored as Parents of the Year. Rabbi Rabbi Matis Apel accepting the Parents of the Year Award Blumberg opened up the proalaim on Sunday January 6th, you were gram by briefly describing the Yeshiva’s a part of something special. The Din- core mission statement: To cultivate adner was held at Khal Nachlas Yitzchok, vanced learning skills in the talmidim Rabbi Noach Olebaum’s Shul in Kew and position them to achieve excellence Gardens Hills. In addition to it being and expertise in learning, while simultathe Yeshiva’s first dinner, it represented neously facilitating a fluid integration of an important fact: The Ohr Hatzafon, or high levels of ruchnius into their person“hidden light,” is becoming increasingly alities. Following that, he introduced his difficult to conceal! Now in its 5th suc- Rebbi, Rabbi Shaya Cohen, to address cessful year, Ohr Hatzafon is making the crowd. Rabbi Cohen spoke fondly an indelible impression on the Yeshiva of the honorees and highlighted their landscape in Eretz Yisroel. The Ye- “Bakashas Ha’emes” as powerful driv-

ing forces behind their success. After being treated to a sumptuous first course courtesy of Spencer’s Catering , Rabbi Blumberg continued the program with the award presentation to the Parents of the Year . Rabbi and Mrs. Matis Apel accepted the beautiful award and then the guests were treated to a special video message prepared by their son Shmuel. Seated comfortably within the Yeshiva in Israel, Shmuel eloquently described his experiences at Ohr Hatzafon over the last three years. He painted the picture of a Yeshiva that is ideal for a post high school Yeshiva student looking to dedicate himself to serious learning at his own pace. He concluded with heartfelt hakars hatov to his rebbeim and parents for all of their nurturing and guidance. After a short break for a delicious main course, Rabbi Blumberg presented the Guests of Honor with their award. Shlomo Silber is a long time friend of Rabbi Blumberg’s and that friendship was certainly evident at the Dinner. Rabbi Blumberg related how “Bomo” is an individual with some very special qualities. Describing him as someone who can always be called on to “get the job done,” Rabbi Blumberg related that Bomo possesses great integrity and

RabbiBlumberg, RoshYeshiva of YeshivaOhr Hatzfon, addressing crowd

willingness to help in any way he possibly can, a true friend. After accepting the award, Bomo went on to address the crowd. He spoke from the heart and those who were present had the opportunity to observe firsthand the very special friendship between two special individuals. Bomo praised the Yeshiva for its appreciation of the true needs of the Talmidim and the proper methods to address those needs. He concluded by saying that he could think of no one better than his long-time friend, Rabbi Blumberg, to run the Yeshiva. For more information about Yeshiva Ohr Hatzafon, call Rabbi Blumberg at 516-394-6151.

Yeshiva Tuition in the Five Towns Needs to be Sustainable Editorial by Avi Muchnick Yeshiva tuition is spiraling out of control. One out of every three parents in the Five Towns is on some form of financial aid. This percentage has been steadily climbing over the last decade and shows no signs of slowing down. But it wasn’t percentages that motivated me to help found Tiferet Academy, a yeshiva that champions a sustainable tuition model, while managing to deliver a revolutionary, top-notch education. It was the individual stories of my friends. Sitting around the Shabbat table with different families every week, the conversation became too uncomfortably familiar: People were living paycheck to paycheck and barely breaking even. Saving for a rainy day wasn’t something people were familiar with. Saving for retirement was practically unheard of. With every grade their children progresses, tuition rises, ratcheting up the pressure. I know of too many cases where marriages are crumbling under the financial stress. Worst of all, many of

my friends are deliberately having less children, not because they don’t want more, but because they think the financial strain would become unbearable. In late 2011, I learned about a new Yeshiva opening in New Jersey called Yeshivat He’Atid, which planned to incorporate a cutting-edge educational model known as Blended Learning as part of their plan to help lower costs and bring the yeshiva classroom into the future. At a high level, Blended Learning allows for a blend of traditional faceto-face learning between students and teachers, and additional learning and assessment through technology. Contrary to some misconceptions, blended learning does not “replace the rebbe with technology.” The opposite is true. The Blended Learning model champions the teacher-student relationship and gives the educator the toolkit needed to truly understand the student’s subject mastery. In the Blended Learning model, the teacher spends more qual-

ity individual time with smaller groups of students than traditional classrooms. Even better, the teacher comes equipped with an exact point-by-point breakdown of where a student’s strengths and weaknesses are to every lesson. This simply doesn’t exist in traditional classrooms. Blended Learning helps yeshivas operate more efficiently in that more students can be serviced under the model and the curriculum development costs are far lower. Obviously, Blended Learning is just a small part of an overall solution and is frankly something that all schools should be exploring regardless of cost savings. It’s where the future of education is headed. But other more drastic moves are needed. Schools must stop relying on forcing parents to cover the financial aid needs of other parents. They must focus on building endowments to help keep tuition costs stable. They must find ways to cooperate with other schools to keep costs lower through bulk

purchasing. And after spending time with the founders of Yeshivat He’Atid and their wonderful Head of School, Rabbi Netanel Gralla, a group of dedicated parents decided that we needed a similar option in the Five Towns. And so Tiferet Academy was born and will be launching in September 2013 with tuition prices that are substantially lower than other local schools. Will Tiferet Academy solve the tuition crisis? No. Not by itself. But we hope it will pave the way for other schools to see what we’re doing, adapting some of our philosophies and approaches to sustainability. Together, with other yeshivas taking similar steps in unison, we can make a significant step towards easing this crisis in Five Towns Jewish homes. You can learn more about Tiferet Academy and apply for PreK-third grade at http://tiferet.org.

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Dr. Zev Carrey Joins Mercy Medical Staff

Community Makos Mania at the Hollander ECC at Yeshiva of South Shore

Providing Primary and Pulmonary Care in The Five Towns Far Rockaway native and long-time resident Zev Carrey, M.D., F.C.C.P. has joined the Medical Staff at Mercy Medical Center and will be providing primary and pulmonary care to residents of The Five Towns and nearby communities at Woodmere Medical Practice. Dr. Carrey comes to The Five Towns from The Mount Vernon Hospital where he served as Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program for 15 years and Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine for 24 years. A graduate of Brooklyn College, Dr. Carrey received his medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. He

did postgraduate training in internal medicine at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn and postgraduate subspecialty training in pulmonary and critical care medicine at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College, and serves on the Medical Board of Hatzalah of the Rockaways and Nassau County Volunteer Ambulance Service. Woodmere Medical Practice is located at 923 Broadway, Woodmere. Telephone: 516-218-2163

Dressed in their pajamas, like Paroah in the middle of the night, the children of the Hollander Early Childhood Center of Yeshiva of South Shore explored the makos in a hands-on but not so scary way. The children enjoyed pouring and mixing red fruit punch to create dahm, playing frog games (for makas tzefardaya), and being veterinarians to take care of the animals that were sick (dever). This year we added a new dimension to our makos as the boys danced to music while jumping on the shchin “bubbly boils” of Bubble Wrap—lots of fun dancing and popping!

Our gym teacher, Coach Zvika Bornstein, led the boys in grasshopper races (arbeh) as well an obstacle course that was much more challenging with lights out and blindfolded (makas choshech).

Yeshiva University Seforim Sale to Benefit Victims of Sandy Students Present North America’s largest Jewish book sale February 3 to March 3 The students of Yeshiva University will present their annual Seforim Sale, North America’s largest Jewish book sale, from February 3 to March 3 in Belfer Hall, 2495 Amsterdam Ave on YU’s Wilf Campus in Manhattan. The sale—operated entirely by YU students—supports various initiatives, including student activities on campus and undergraduate scholarships. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s sale will also benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy. As part of their #Seforim4Sandy campaign, sale organizers

will help replenish a depleted library of a shul or school affected by the storm. Based on the results of online voting, one participating organization will be selected to receive up to $10,000 worth of books and seforim. Members of the general public will be able to vote at www.facebook.com/seforim. The Seforim Sale website will also provide online registries for contributions to assist additional organizations devastated by Sandy. “The Seforim Sale has always focused on its charitable responsibilities,”

said Yehuda Kaminer, CEO of the Seforim Sale. “This year, we decided nothing was more appropriate than helping rebuild libraries damaged by Sandy. We are incredibly excited to be giving back to the community.” Last year, the acclaimed Judaica book sale drew some 15,000 people from the tri-state area and grossed more than $1 million in sales. The annual event provides discounted prices on the latest of more than 10,000 titles in rabbinic and academic literature, cookbooks and children’s books. 

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The sale has become a highlight for the Yeshiva University community, as students, alumni and members of the greater community attend to add books to their personal libraries. Those who cannot attend the sale can take advantage of its great prices and vast catalog selection by ordering online at the Seforim Sale’s website. For a complete listing of dates and times, to purchase gift certificates, view the online catalog or to contribute to a participating shul or school registry, visit www.theseforimsale.com.

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Around the Community YCQ 72nd Anniversary Scholarship Dinner March 10th At The Sands Dr. and Mrs. Dovid Hurwitz, Yvette and Sam Sturm, and Rabbi Aloni Russek To Be Honored The Yeshiva of Central Queens will hold its annual Scholarship Dinner on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at The Sands, Atlantic Beach, it was announced by YCQ’s President Dr. Joel Cohen. This year, the Yeshiva will mark its seventy-second anniversary by paying tribute to an outstanding group of people who have served the Yeshiva and the community with much dedication and devotion. This year’s Guests of Honor will be Dr. and Mrs. Dovid Hurwitz. Dr. Hurwitz is one of the most popular pediatricians in Kew Gardens Hills and an accomplished talmid chacham. He has served with distinction on the Board of Trustees of the Yeshiva and on the Executive Committee as Executive Vice President for many years where he used his influence to help guide the Yeshiva on its successful path. His wisdom and sensitivity to the needs of others has resulted in many people gravitating to him to seek his advice and counsel. Barbara, his aishet chayil, is supportive of his involvement in all activities on behalf of the Yeshiva and the community. Yvette and Sam Sturm will be honored as Parents of the Year. They are role models to their three children through their active involvement in their education. They enthusiastically participate in the YCQ PA, their shul, Congregation Etz Chaim, and other tzedaka organizations. Their friendly disposition towards each person with whom they come in contact have made them cherished parents at YCQ.

Rabbi Aloni Russek has been designated to receive the Yeshiva’s Educator Award. Every student at YCQ who has had him as a Rebbe will fondly remember the warmth and friendship he showered on his talmidim. His caring continued even when they were no longer in his class. Rabbi Russek’s encouragement has helped many of his students succeed in their lives. The Dinner program will feature the dedication of a beautiful new aron kodesh in memory of the recently departed Dr. Alvin Lashinsky a”h. Dr. Lashinsky was instrumental in the growth and development of the Jewish community of Queens and was one of the most devoted members of YCQ’s Board of Trustees for several decades. The dedication will be made by Mrs. Francine Lashinsky and Dr. Alexander and Meryl Weingarten and family. The Alumni Class of 1968 will be recognized for its numerous accomplishments in conjunction with a gala class reunion which will take place at the Dinner. YCQ Board Chairman, Israel Glaser, noted, “Although we may have seen the beginning of an economic recovery during the past year, many YCQ families remain in dire financial situations. All funds from the Dinner campaign will be allocated to the YCQ Scholarship Fund.” A Scroll of Honor listing the contributors will be published for the occasion. Mrs. Reize Sipzner and Mrs. Pearl Cohen, Dinner Co-Chairs, asked alumni, alumni parents and friends to sponsor as many weeks of tuition as possible and make Dinner reservations immediately so “we can all enjoy a special evening of friendship in the spirit of hachzakat HaTorah.” For more information, please call 718-793-8500 ext. 300 or 302.

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The Shmuz

R’ Ben Tzion Shafier

Parshas Bo

I’m Never Wrong And Moshe said, “So said Hashem, at approximately midnight, I will go out into Mitzraim.” (Shemos 11:4) After a “natural” disaster, people speak with reverence. Even arrogant individuals, after living through a hurricane, tidal wave, or earthquake, have a sense of humility. Their reality has been changed, and they view life differently. Yet, when Pharaoh and Mitzraim experienced the makkos, that wasn’t their reaction. The Egyptians lived through the most powerful manifestation of Hashem’s might. For months, they were afflicted while Hashem “played with Mitzraim.” Two points were made clear: Hashem is the Master of Creation, and Moshe was the messenger of Hashem. Everything that Moshe said would happen, happened — with precision and exactness. Now, Hashem told Moshe that the final, and most potent makkah, would come. “Tell Pharaoh that exactly at midnight, every first born in Mitzraim will die.” Yet when Moshe approached Pharaoh, he changed the message; he said at “approximately” midnight the firstborn will die. Rashi is bothered by this. Why did Moshe change the words that Hashem used? He answers that Moshe was afraid that Pharaoh’s astrologers would make a mistake. They would be watching the clock to see if Moshe’s prediction was accurate. Even though the firstborns

We assume we are right whether we really have evidence to the facts or it just happens to be the first thing that came to mind.

would in fact, die exactly at the stroke of midnight, the astrologers might have the wrong time and mistakenly assume that it wasn’t midnight. They would then accuse Moshe of being a liar. To prevent this from happening, Moshe said, “approximately at midnight.” How Did They Tell Time In the Ancient World? This Rashi is very difficult to understand when we take into account the historical reality. Today, we live with an acute awareness of time. We have clocks all around us — in every room and in every car, on pens, microwaves, computers and cell phones. We can’t buy groceries or go to the bank without a date and time stamp adorning our receipts. We are constantly reminded of our point in time. And our chronometers are precise, down to the nanosecond. For under a hundred dollars, you can purchase a radio-synchronized, atomic clock that guarantees to be accurate to within a second every two thousand years! In short, we have good reason to assume that our sense of timekeeping is accurate.

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How Accurate Were the Timepieces in Ancient Egypt? However, this wasn’t the way the ancient world kept time. During the day, they used a sundial, which might have

been somewhat close to almost accurate — sort of. At night, the only way to tell time was by gazing at the stars. Without computer aided optics, measuring objects light years away is highly inaccurate—at best. Even if the Egyptians prided themselves on ingenuity and advancements, they had to know that they were mostly likely wrong when it came to accurately knowing when midnight was. If so, why would the Mitzrim assume that they were right and Moshe was wrong? If everything he had said up until then had been true, and they didn’t have a reliable way to know what time it was, why should they assume they were right and he was wrong? We Humans Don’t Like To Be Wrong The answer to this question is based on a quirk in human nature: we assume that we are right—whether our opinion is justified or not – and we don’t want to hear otherwise. The ironic part of this is that we assume we are right whether we have really thought out our position or not. We assume we are right whether

we really have evidence to the facts or it just happens to be the first thing that came to mind. We assume that our position, whatever it might be, is correct. It’s just a given. And it is very difficult to get us to change our minds. Facts aren’t that influential. Reality isn’t that convincing. Once someone’s mind is made up, that’s just the way it is. We are heedless in the formation of our opinions, but once they are formed, we defend them as if our very lives depended upon it. The Mitzrim are a fantastic illustration of this concept. Moshe was afraid that if there was a discrepancy between his time and theirs, they would assume they were right and he was wrong. Even though he had proven himself again and again, even though all the other details about the firstborn dying were completely correct, there wouldn’t have even been a question in their minds. If they determined it was precisely 11:45, fifteen minutes before the prescribed time, and the firstborns started dying, clearly Moshe was a liar. Because of this, Moshe used the expression approximately so that they shouldn’t come to this mistake. The Application to Our Lives This concept has great relevance to us on a personal level. What happens when someone points out that I did something that was incorrect? Am I able to deal with the concept that maybe I am wrong? Am I able to swallow the thought that I made a mistake? Part of becoming a bigger person is the ability to be teachable, to be big enough to understand that not everything I thought of is right. And not everything that someone else says is automatically wrong just because it isn’t my way. If a person wants to grow, some of the most critical words that they need to train themselves to say are: Maybe I’m wrong. I have been wrong before. Let me look at it again… When a person opens himself up to the idea that he may have erred, he becomes far more pleasant, far more agreeable, and is on the path to true growth.

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Problem number one is time. When we are rushed, we fail to take the time to double-check our work. When someone is yelling at us to hurry up, we go into defensive mode, and time becomes more of a priority than careful review, and we make mistakes. Perhaps if his boss had been less demanding regarding the time, the employee might have taken the time to review his work and there would have been no embarrassment. We all get that way sometimes. When our child seems to be dawdling or

well. Many companies send out Holiday cards to remind their clients that their businesses exist. A team of people assigned to this task will agonize over whether the card should be flat or a foldover flap, what picture should be on it, and what words they should use. Should they write “Happy Holidays” or “Season’s Greetings” or something else entirely? After hours and days of debate, they will settle on one thing, with some people still grumbling that it will be a complete failure because the customer

When we rush, we don’t take the time to think things through. That’s why Hashem gives us a whole lifetime to get it right. wasting time in the morning, aren’t we apt to yell, “Do you realize it’s 8:45 already?!” (They do now…) In the rush, the child invariably forgets something, like a test paper they had to bring back to school, or finishing breakfast, and afterwards we wish we hadn’t rushed them so much. Sometimes they don’t forget items, but the feeling of anxiety they felt when being rushed is something they’ll remember for a long time. It’s up to bosses and parents alike to keep this in mind when we push other people to act. Now, of course, sometimes the few extra minutes WILL make a difference. But, when they won’t, keep your cool. Problem number two is apathy. Sometimes people feel that even if something isn’t perfect, people won’t mind. Take spelling. In this day and age of text messages and tweets, “u cn b sure ppl don’t care,” they think. Even if people are writing things out completely, to them, spelling isn’t a priority, as they assume that most people are awful spellers. When our kids make mistakes and we correct them, they may say, “Whatever, it’s no big deal.” At that point, we need to step in and CALMLY explain why it does matter, and that it is a big deal. We need the employee to know that the e-mail will change the way people think about the organization. We need the child to know that if they don’t know how to solve the math problem, there will be more problems down the road. Of course, there is a flip side, as

will say this, that, or the other thing. When it finally gets to the client, do you know what his reaction will be? “Oh, so-and-so sent me a card. Any chatchkes in it? No? Oh, well.” Then, “pop,” into the circular file it goes. All the effort was put into something that really wasn’t so important after all. Now let’s apply these ideas to our own journeys here on Earth. Rushing is dangerous. When we rush, we don’t take the time to think things through. This is one of the Yetzer Hara’s key tools. Keep people busy enough and they’ll never think before they do things. It worked for Pharaoh, and it still works for the Evil Inclination. Now that you know he’ll try to rush you, ignore him, and make sure you come out

looking professional. Rush others, and you can expect poor results. That’s why Hashem gives us a whole lifetime to get it right. Don’t be apathetic. One of the most dangerous phrases I know is, “Do you think G-d really cares if…?” Short answer: Yes, I do. The Torah doesn’t put any extra words in. If it’s in there, there’s a reason. Don’t rationalize your way out of a job, especially when that job is to live properly. Figure out what’s really important. Don’t agonize over things that don’t really matter. People are NOT thinking about how you look or what kind of car you drive. If they are, then those aren’t the people you need to be concerned about. Working is important, but only because G-d wants us to work. He knows it won’t make a difference in what He’ll give us, and we should too. Don’t stress about how others will perceive you if you’re doing what you should. If we take these guidelines to heart, we will one day be able to look proudly back on our careers on Earth and say, “Yup, I was a consummate professional.” Jonathan Gewirtz is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in publications around the world. He also operates JewishSpeechWriter.com, where you can order a custom-made speech for your next special occasion. For more information, or to sign up for his weekly Dvar Torah in English, e-mail info@JewishSpeechWriter.com. © 2012 by Jonathan Gewirtz. All rights reserved.

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ne day, I received an e-mail from an organization that said, “Business Proffesional available to…” It doesn’t matter what they were offering to do, because anyone who reads that e-mail would say, “It sure looks like they need a professional, they can’t even spell professional. How UN-professional!” I wrote the sender of the e-mail, who responded that he wasn’t responsible for sending out the e-mails, though his name was on them. He had already yelled at the person who sent it out, and told him how unprofessional it was to have that typo go out. I could tell from his e-mail that he was rather upset with his underling. As it was a Jewish company, I tried to appease the fellow by telling him that I was sure people would understand it was a typo and would not reflect poorly on him. I thought of the famous story of the Chofetz Chaim, when he ate at an inn and his traveling companion said the soup needed salt. The Chofetz Chaim was incensed that the other Rabbi could be so insensitive. When his companion didn’t understand what the big deal was, the Chofetz Chaim told him, “The hostess doesn’t cook the food herself; she likely has a cook in the kitchen. If a woman has to cook for someone else, she may be a widow, possibly supporting orphans. Now, the hostess will go and yell at her, causing her pain, and possibly firing her.” The other Rav thought the Chofetz Chaim was overreacting so they walked into the kitchen and saw exactly what the Chofetz Chaim had feared. The other Rav interrupted the hostess and assured her, “No, no, the food was delicious; there were no problems at all.” I tried to convince the fellow whose name was on it not to be angry with his employee. It wasn’t easy, and he didn’t seem too happy. After all, it wasn’t really professional to misspell a word in the Subject of a blast e-mail, especially when that word was “professional.” It also seemed that this wasn’t the first time a mistake had been made. I thought about it. Did the person really not know how to spell the word? Did he not know how to use spellcheck? I think not. I’m sure there were other forces at work here. Most people in business truly wish to be professional, and there are reasons why it might not come through.

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Focus on People

Susan Schwamm

A Few Minutes on the Campaign Trail with Pesach Osina, Candidate for City Council

Eretz Yisroel. Upon returning to the States, he learned in the Skokie Yeshiva where he also actively worked with every bochur and the hanhalah to assist with daily problems. In March of 1999, Pesach married Far Rockaway native Fraidy Lichtman and after spending their first few years of marriage in Eretz Yisroel, they settled in Far Rockaway to raise their family. Pesach never forgot the lessons he learned from his parents and immediately got involved in chessed organizations throughout the neighborhood. He was an active board member of the Jewish Community

His constant presence in Far Rockaway and Bayswater was reassuring to the many organizations and community leaders that were leading the relief effort.

s I walked into the temporary office of Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder in Ozone Park, set up hastily after Hurricane Sandy destroyed his office in Rockaway, I was greeted by a warm smile and an enthusiastic greeting from Pesach Osina. A staff member for Assemblyman Goldfeder since he assumed office last year, Pesach has carved a name all of his own for his great work, responsiveness and community service. Pesach is now focusing attention to his own run for public office in the special election to be held on February 19th for the New York City Council in the 31st District which includes Far Rockaway and Bayswater among other communities. Born in Brooklyn to parents who were well-known for their kindness and chesed, from a young age Pesach was taught the importance of working on behalf of the k’lal. His family moved to Chicago when he was in elementary school and he attended high school by Rabbi Bakst in Detroit before going to learn in the Mir in

Council (JCCRP), Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). He started a Chanukah toy collection and distribution organization in Far Rockaway that provides toys to hundreds of needy families. In addition, Pesach used his love for politics to advance the needs of the community by actively advocating with our local elected officials. “Pesach has been a leader in the community for many years and I was thankful that he chose to continue his public service working in my office,” said Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder. “He is a humble, talented and caring individual that has always put the needs of the community before his own.” After helping to elect Phil Goldfeder to the Assembly in September of 2011, Pesach immediately accepted a position as community liaison and put his experience and skills right to work. He recalls that only a few days after the election he received a call in the office from a Far Rockaway family that was faced

with thousands of dollars in fines from the Department of Environmental Protection. After only a few days and many calls and clarification, the fine amount was reduced significantly and the stress on this family had been relieved. This was only one of the many hundreds of families that Pesach has been able to intervene and help. “I rely on my staff to ensure that every neighborhood that I represent is being served and Pesach has worked tirelessly to ensure that families of Far Rockaway and Bayswater have the assistance and guidance they need and that government agencies are held accountable for their actions,” Goldfeder explained. In addition, Pesach has been instrumental in helping many yeshivos and mosdos deal with larger communal issues. Hatzalah was having difficulty with a utility that was being unresponsivel; Pesach’s intervention led to swift action. He helped OHEL get necessary state permits in order to continue plans for a large fundraising event and has worked hand in hand with the JCC and Achiezer to assist whenever necessary with government action. His passion for helping others has been most evident during the last few months in preparation and aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Prior to the storm, Pesach was in constant contact with the Assemblyman and community leaders doing everything within his power to prepare the community for the impending storm. He worked throughout the night as the storm was upon us to assist Hatzalah and Achiezer communicate the needs of families that were stranded. His constant presence in Far Rockaway and Bayswater was reassuring to the many organizations and community leaders that were leading the relief effort. “Pesach’s unbelievable dedication and guidance throughout Hurricane Sandy demonstrates that he is the best man to serve our community in the City Council,” said community askan and JCCRP President, Richard Altabe. In the days and nights following the storm, Pesach travelled throughout the community visiting relief sites and working with community leaders to ensure that all of the community needs were met. “It seemed as if Pesach lived in Bayswater, because every time I turned around, he was there to help,” said Hillel Adelman, Board member at the YI of Bayswater and one of the leaders of Sandy relief. “He was our

TJH: It’s the middle of January. Why is there an election on February 19th? PO: Well, this is going to be a special election. Our Councilman, James Sanders, recently ran for higher office and won, which makes his council seat vacant to be determined on February 19th in a special election. TJH: Can you tell us about the election? Who are you running against? PO: There are currently nine declared candidates, but I try not to worry about that. I have the experience and a positive message that I look forward to sharing with every voter. This is a very short campaign but I hope to work hard and give people a good idea of what I stand for. TJH: So tell us, what can voters hope to gain by voting for you? PO: That’s a good question. By voting for me, voters will get a city government that is actually responsive to the people. While working for Assemblyman Goldfeder, I have witnessed firsthand the many issues causing families to suffer needlessly and it is absolutely not necessary. City agencies are supposed to work for the people and there seems to be very little accountability. TJH: Now that you mentioned it…how is it working for Assemblyman Goldfeder? PO: It’s a pleasure working for him, and I am not just saying that because he signs my paycheck. Phil is one of the hardest working people I have ever met and have learned a tremendous amount from him. He is an effective leader in the community and across the state, and I look forward to working closely with him when I am at City Hall. TJH: He sounds like a dream boss! What needs to happen for you to win? PO: Everybody reading this has to come out to vote for me on February 19th. TJH: What qualifies you for the position of City Councilman? PO: My experience is what sets me apart. I have years of experience working with elected officials in diverse communities throughout the city. I have a thorough understanding all of the agencies, which will

TJH: Speaking of experience, what are some of your proudest accomplishments in public service? PO: It’s hard to determine a specific accomplishment, but the last few months have been particularly rewarding. I have been working around the clock together with local chessed organizations to help the many families affected by Hurricane Sandy. I recall the countless hours coordinating food and water deliveries, going house to house with a team of electricians to get power restored, but most importantly, the achdus is what will stick with me forever. TJH: How does the City Council affect the daily lives of the average Far Rockaway resident? PO: Firstly, the City Council votes on the massive NYC Budget and has the opportunity to determine placement of hundreds of thousands of dollar in discretionary community grants. In addition, many of the things that we all take for granted such as paved streets, working street lights, properly working sewers, and sanitation collection are all city services that can be improved with the right representation.

I have worked together with many, diverse elected officials and communities and have the experience and tools necessary to hit the ground running and be successful.

TJH: What are the first two issues you intend to address in the council? PO: Street flooding and traffic safety are my first priorities…prior to Sandy we had considerable flooding problem on many streets in Far Rockaway and Bayswater, and the hurricane has only made the situation worse. Agencies have known about these problems for quite a while and have yet to take any meaningful action. Traffic safety continues to be a problem in many areas and it seems like the city is waiting for something tragic to happen before they will implement improvements. To me that is unacceptable and I will fight to see changes that can prevent a serious accident, chas v’shalom.

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With Senator Charles Schumer and Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder

Pesach with Officer Kevin Campbell, Community Affairs Officer for the 101st Precinct

TJH: Those seem like very important issues to tackle. It would be wonderful to have an advocate on the City Council representing our community. Are there any final thoughts that you would like to tell readers? PO: I truly hope that everyone will come out to vote on February 19th. My goal is to make a Kiddush Hashem in everything I do, and I hope that iy”H I will be matzliach and in a position to further help the k’lal. TJH: Pesach, thank you so much for your time. We wish you all the best and hope you are matzliach with your campaign.

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TJH: Pesach, we were so excited to hear about your campaign. Can you tell our readers why you are running for NYC Council? PO: I am running because I care about the future of our neighborhood. For far too long the needs of Far Rockaway and Bayswater have been ignored in City Hall and it’s time for that to end. I have worked together with many, diverse elected officials and communities and have the experience and tools necessary to hit the ground running and be successful.

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lifeline and connection to government for almost every need during storm relief.” Pesach’s energy and enthusiasm seem endless and his devotion to the community is unparalleled. He has a tough road ahead with the race for City Council, but his desire to make a Kiddush Hashem drives him to work harder and he looks forward to his continued service to the neighborhood. We were able to catch Pesach for a few minutes to chat about his upcoming run.

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All in the Family: Sapienza Bake Shop, Elmont NY 1376 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont, NY 11003 (516) 352-5232 Under the hashgacha of the Chof-K ( Dairy, Chalav Stam)

am a big fan of kosher small town bakeries and especially enjoy finding places that seem so far off the beaten path that you would never guess there would be a kosher bakery at the end of the road. That brings us to Elmont, NY— a mere 15-20 minute drive from the Five Towns and Rockaway, where Sapienza Bake Shop has made its home for over four decades as Elmont’s neighborhood authentic Italian bakery. Originally under the name of Vesuvio’s Pastry Shop, the bakery was founded in 1967 by Andrew Sapienza, a local grocery store owner. Prior to opening Vesuvio’s Pastry Shop, Sapienza found himself baking breads to supply in his grocery store and soon began delivering his fresh baked breads, and later frozen breads to other stores in the area. By the mid-1960s, Sapienza added pastries to his repertoire and opened up his retail store in Elmont, while maintaining a wholesale business specializing in frozen dough and cannoli shells, amongst other products. After selling the retail bakery to a pair of his employees who were not very successful in running the business, Sapienza’s son, Paul, took over the business in 1973. Taking over for his father, Paul became the second generation family owner of the business. Paul changed the name of the bakery to Sapienza and helped the business to grow by beginning to broaden the distribution of their products to restaurants and other eating estab-

lishments. In the 1990s, Paul brought in highlyskilled bakers and increased the offerings at the bake-shop. Keeping things all in the family, Paul’s son Andrew joined the business in 2009 and helped to bring the bakery into the 21st century, advertising the bakery through the use of social networking. Sapienza made the decision to go kosher in 1989 after being approached by the rabbi of the Elmont and West Hempstead community, soon after the kosher bakery in the community closed. The rabbi persisted over a period of 4-5 months, until Paul finally made the wise decision to make the bakery kosher—sales went up $500 within their first week of their attaining kosher supervision and people from as far as Brooklyn come to grab some of these kosher goodies. Sapienza is probably best known for their signature designer cakes and were even featured on the season finale of the TLC hit TV show “The Cake Boss” in 2009, episode titled “Cakes, Collapse, and Couture” in which they together with the Cake Boss created a life size NASCAR replica made of over 1,800 half- sheetcakes. Upon my visit there, I noticed they were working on a cake that looked just like a high-heel shoe— pretty impressive. Amongst their other signature cakes are their mousse cakes and rich cheesecakes which are a top-seller during Shavous time. Of course, Sapienza offers a traditional line of Italian pastries including

mini-cannoli, cream puffs, cream filled éclairs, napoleons, and lobster tails (it’s the only kosher “lobster tail” you’ll find). “It’s all about the quality,” says Paul Sapienza. “We use quality ingredients in our products, including real butter—and that leaves an impression.” Amongst the highlights from the products I tried was, of course, their traditional Italian cannoli—a nice, crisp cannoli shell (with a hint of cinnamon) filled with rich, dairy cream. I also enjoyed their traditional croissant, which was very light, flakey, and buttery. The apple turnover was also on my favorites list, as well as their miniature white cheese-filled bell, and their half napoleon-half cake—made of puff pastry, light and fluffy cake, and alternate layers of custard and chocolate filling. The bakery also offers traditional “celebration” cakes and pies. Check out their website at www.sapienzabakeshop.com . Alex Idov, exclusive restaurant review columnist of TJH is a passionate and dedicated “foodie.” Idov runs a personal chef business, The Cooking Yeshiva Bochur/ The CYB in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway Communities. Visit his website at www.thecyb5towns.com or contact him at thecyb5towns@gmail.com.

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Quotes

Compiled by Nate Davis

“Say What?”

“The White House announced today that the theme for President Obama’s second inauguration will be ‘Faith in America’s Future.’ The idea is to get our minds off of America’s present.” - Jay Leno “We worked our [heads] off, and I’m going to watch it on TV instead of being there. It’s a huge bummer.” - An Obama campaign staffer complaining about not being invited to his former boss’ second inauguration.

“I felt that he was thoughtful, I thought that he was serious, I thought that he certainly had prepared for this moment. I would say that he met the moment.” - Oprah Winfrey discussing Lance Armstrong’s confession to doping “Well, I think it’s amazing that we’re having all this discussion about gun control: The president’s hometown, Chicago, is the murder capital of the United States. Over 500 people were killed there last year. Vice President Biden doesn’t seem to want to go there. I’m trying to get the House Republicans to hold hearings there. It’s illegal to have all the guns that are killing people in Chicago. If gun control works, Chicago ought to be safe.” - Newt Gingrich “President Obama’s inauguration is coming up. During next week’s inauguration, he will be sworn in with not one, but two Bibles. Relax, Mr. President. We get it. You’re not a Muslim. You’re overcompensating.” - Conan O’Brien “We have a fiscal problem in this country. We’ve got to deal with it or we don’t have a country, so to kind of help make that point, just a little bit, I charge [liberals] just a little bit more.” - George Burnett, owner of I Love Drilling Juice & Smoothie Bar, explaining why he charges liberal a $1 surcharge “The city hospitals we control, so … we’re going to do it and we’re urging all of the other hospitals to do it, voluntary guidelines.

Somebody said, oh, somebody wrote, ‘Oh then maybe there won’t be enough painkillers for the poor who use the emergency rooms as their primary care doctor. Number one, there’s no evidence of that. Number two, supposing it is really true, so you didn’t get enough painkillers and you did have to suffer a little bit. The other side of the coin is people are dying and there’s nothing perfect … There’s nothing that you can possibly do where somebody isn’t going to suffer, and it’s always the same group [claiming], ‘Everybody is heartless.’ Come on, this is a very big problem.”

“With respect to this truism about me not socializing enough, patting folks on the back and all that stuff, most people who know me know I’m a pretty friendly guy. And I like a good party.”

- Mayor Michael Bloomberg on the John Gambling show, discussing a new initiative limiting supplies of prescription painkillers in the city’s emergency rooms as a way to combat addiction problems

- Peggy Noonan, Wall Street Journal

“President Obama recently came under fire over the lack of diversity in his cabinet. Then Obama said, ‘You guys know I’ll be there, too, right?’”

- Jimmy Fallon “Jack assures me that he is going to work to make at least one letter legible in order not to debase our currency, should he be confirmed as Secretary of the Treasury.” - President Obama discussing Jack Lew’s illegible signature “My name is Donald Trump and I’m a big fan of Israel. And frankly a strong prime minister is a strong Israel. And you truly have a great Prime Minister in Benjamin Netanyahu. Tahere is nobody like him. He is a winner; he is highly respected. He is highly thought of by all. And people really do have great respect for what has happened in Israel. So, vote for Benjamin. Terrific guy. Terrific leader. Great for Israel.” - Trump endorsement commercial unning in Israel with Hebrew subtitles “We must never forget, brothers, to nurse our children and our grandchildren on hatred for them: for Zionists, for Jews. Egyptian children must feed on hatred; hatred must continue. The hatred must go on for Allah and as a form of worshiping him.” - 2010 interview statements by Egyptian President Morsi which were uncovered last week and immediately condemned by the U.S. State Department

- President Obama when asked about how his lack of a personal connection to senior Republicans affects his negotiating abilities “Now is the time to fight and be fearless, to be surprising, to break out of lockstep, to be the one thing Republicans aren’t supposed to be, and that is interesting.”

“President Obama’s team is promising special perks for donors who give at least a million dollars to the inauguration. Which is cool, but you know what else can get you a lot of perks? Keeping that million dollars.” - Jimmy Fallon

“If you had buttonholed me in ... 2003 and told me that a decade hence Joe Biden would be America’s vice president, John Kerry secretary of state, and Chuck Hagel secretary of defense, I’d have laughed and waited for the punch line.”

- Mark Steyn

“A political opponent is accusing Governor Chris Christie of praying for Hurricane Sandy. In response, Christie said the only weatherrelated thing he’s ever prayed for is a Dairy Queen Blizzard.” - Conan O’Brien “President Obama’s half-brother is running for political office in Kenya. Donald Trump has already accused him of being born in the United States.” - Conan O’Brien

Avi Heiligman

Shula Cohen

A Modern Day Queen Esther Who Spied for Israel

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typical spy is a person working lowed to visit their husbands until of, “Thanks for the information; if you her innocence and never revealed any for one country while in enemy they came home. With extra time on want work, we will be in contact with names to the Lebanese. territory Representatives of several Arab her hands, Shula you.” She soon became a full-fledged looking for countries were present for her trial and became friendly spy. and gathering with the Prime For the next fourteen years. Shula everyone wanted to see her hanged. information Minister and his ran a spy ring for the Mossad in Beirut. The judge agreed, but the verdict was that his home three daughters She passed along sensitive information changed to a life sentence after her country can use and never did he that her spies had gathered for Israel. husband, who knew nothing of her to their benefit. doubt her alle- The entire ring was above suspicion so spying career, bribed officials to save Sometimes a giance to Leba- she was able to get away with helping her life. She was sent to solitary conspy is given non. She became Lebanon’s sworn enemy right under finement instead. other duties like The Israeli government didn’t forso close that she their noses. As well as being a spy, she to create chaos, was invited to his set up routes of passage for Jews com- get about Shula Cohen, and during the help stranded house for meals ing from Syria and Iraq to pass safely Six Day War in 1967 she was released countrymen or to and was a guest through Lebanon and safely reach Isra- and sent back to Israel during a prisShula Cohen in the 1940s sabotage enemy at a Christmas el. She helped thousands of her Jewish oner exchange. In their flight to leave resources. The history of spies dictates party in 1947. It was at this party that brethren escape the ever-growing anti- Beirut, Shula’s well-to-do family had that a person wishing to fulfill this role her life and possibly the Jewish State Semitic sentiments in the Middle East. all their property stolen by the Lebamust have a foolproof cover story and were changed forever. In 1960, the Lebanese government nese government and they came to Isalibi. Men have performed the tasks of rael with few possessions. being a spy by impersonating military Now retired from a job as a florist officers to being garbage men. Women, in Yerushalayim, Shula is 85 years old on the other hand, can gather important and living in Meah Shearim. She has Shula helped thousands of her Jewish brethren information while sometimes taking a been given several awards in recogescape the ever-growing anti-Semitic regular job by just being in the right nition of her selfless and courageous place at the right time. Many times dedication to her country. Called Issentiments in the Middle East. they are above suspicion and even rael’s Mata Hari (a WWI female spy) when suspected of spying, the enemy and a modern day Esther, she has trumay just disregard them by saying ly helped the Jewish nation in a time something along the lines of “Her? She when we were desperate for people to could never be a spy.” One of these Shula overheard top Lebanese and got word that Shula was about to pass step forward and become heroes and incredible women is Shulamis “Shula” Syrian generals talking about a plan to on a secret document to the Israelis heroines. Cohen. plant a bomb in Jewish Palestine (Is- and came to arrest Pro-Arab news sources have dis- rael was created in May 1948) as well her. She was able torted Shula’s story and made her out as all of the details of the upcoming at- to hide the letter to be a low-class woman who was en- tack. Not knowing what to do with this before the soldiers tirely responsible for many breaches in information, she slept on it until she searched the house Lebanon’s security, adding many false came up with a plan. The next morn- but was arrested facts and have even made a movie por- ing she wrote a letter to a sick aunt in anyway. The soltraying this tale. However, the Israeli Yerushalayim. However, she had no diers continued side of her story is very different. This sick aunt and the letter contained a se- searching the is her true story. cret message written in invisible ink house but found no Shula Cohen was born in Yerusha- meant for the Haganah. Breaking the incriminating evilayim (some reports have her being rule that she couldn’t visit her husband dence. Determined born in Argentina) in the 1920s and during the day, she took the letter and to prove that she got engaged in her teens to a Lebanese pleaded for him to get it to Yerusha- was a spy, the poJewish man named Josef Kishik who layim as quickly as possible. With a lice tortured her. wanted to move back to Beirut, the stroke of good luck, Joseph had a Dru- Some of the things capital of Lebanon. It was an arranged ze merchantman who traveled near the they did to her Mossad spy Shula Cohen today, living in Yerushalayim marriage by the rabbanim because her border twice a week and when Shula were so horrific father and brother were killed by Arab came he was there. The merchantman, that they can’t be guerillas and her mother died a year who was no friend of the Lebanese written about in this article but suffice Avi Heiligman is a weekly contributor to later. government, took the letter and gave it it to say that the average human would The Jewish Home. He welcomes your comIn many Arab countries during the to friends of his who were serving with have given up before very long. Shula ments and suggestions.for future columns 1940s, the man went to work while the Haganah. A few days letter, a mes- was silent throughout the pain and dur- and can be reached at aviheiligman@ the wife was at home all day. Not only senger arrived at Shula’s house with a ing her seven years of imprisonment, gmail.com. didn’t women work, they weren’t al- letter that said something to the effect she remained silent. She maintained

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Kidding!

Riddle

Submitted by Chana Esther Langer For years Morris and his dear wife Edna would go to the county fair and relish in the amazement of the rides. Each year, Morris and Edna would watch the massive Ferris wheel. And each year Edna would approach the man manning the ride and ask how much a ticket is. When the man would respond, “$20,” Morris would shake his head no and say, “$20 is $20,” and the couple would walk on instead of wasting their money on the ride. After years of the same thing happening over and over, the man manning the ride finally said, “Look, I know how badly you guys want to go on this ride and I also know how cheap Morris is. So, I will let you go on the ride for free, but I don’t want to hear a peep from you guys. Understood?” Morris and Edna eagerly agreed and got on the Ferris wheel. When the ride was over, Edna walked off. When the man asked her where Morris was, she explained that he fell off the ride. “You know, I was tempted to scream and alert you, but you said that you didn’t want to hear a peep from us and ‘$20 is $20.’”

• You have difficulty reading anything that doesn’t have footnotes. • Saturday nights spent studying no longer seems weird. • You hope it snows during spring break so you can get more studying in. • You find taking notes in a park relaxing. • You find yourself citing sources in conversations. • You are startled to meet people who neither need nor want to read. • You rate coffee shops by the availability of wireless internet. • Spending $50 on photocopying doesn’t seem ridiculous to you. • You actually have a preference between microfilm and microfiche. • You regard ibuprofen as a vitamin. • You have a favorite flavor of instant noodle soup. • You have accepted guilt as an inherent feature of relaxation. • Everything reminds you of something in your discipline.

Submitted by Hudi Weinstock If the riddle you solved before you solved the riddle you solved after you solved the riddle you solved before you solved this one, was harder than the riddle you solved after you solved the riddle you solved before you solved this one, was the riddle you solved before you solved this one harder than this one? Yes or no? Answer on next page

Fill in the blank words. Each word has two sets of double letters in a row.

1. Body modification. T____O 2. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a... B_____N 3. Acuteness or acumen. K______S 4. A group of people. C_______E

3. Keenness 4. Committee

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Answer: 1. Tattoo 2. Balloon

8. How many players in the Hall of Fame wear the Mets uniform? a. 1 b. 9 c. 27 d. 38 9. Which Hall of Famer was the first switch hitter to hit over 500 home runs, won three American League MVPs, a Triple Crown award and hit 18 World Series homeruns; he was also a Yankee. a. Phil Rizuzuto b. Babe Ruth c. Mickey Mantle d. Lou Gehrig

the Hall of Fame in 1936. 4. C- If a player fails to be elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America within 15 years of eligibility, he may be selected by the Veterans Committee. 5. D- The Giants have 23 players in the Hall; the Yanks have 15. 6. A 7. Yes- Effa Manley was the co-owner and business manager of the Negro League’s Newark Eagles from 1936 to 1948. She was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2006. 8. A- Mets player Tom Seaver was elected in 1992 with the highest vote percentage ever, 98.8, which is higher than Babe Ruth, higher than Joe DiMaggio,

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higher than Mickey Mantle. When Gary Carter was elected to the Hall, he joked that he wanted his Cooperstown cap to be a half-and-halfer, split between the Expos and Mets. The Hall makes the ultimate call on the logo and the Mets still only have one uniform in the Hall. Maybe that’s why Piazza didn’t get in last week. 9. C Scorecard: 7-9 Correct: I would say you deserve an award, but you are probably taking baseball brain steroids. 4-6 correct: You are batting around .500, which would be great if this was actual baseball, but this is baseball trivia so I am sorry to say, you are really not that special. 0-3 correct: You could probably get a doctor to prescribe you some baseball brain steroids.

Answer to riddle:

Answers: 1. D 2. B- The Hall of Fame in Cooperstown was established on June 12, 1939 by Stephen Carlton Clark, owner of a local hotel, as a clever way of bringing tourists into the outof-the-way, small town of Cooperstown, New York (a long trek northwest of New York City). 3. A- Cobb retired with an amazing .366 average after 24 seasons in the American League. Hornsby was close to Cobb with his .358, Williams with his .344 average, and Ruth retired with a .342 average. Both Cobb and Ruth were inducted in the first ceremony of

7. Are there any females in the baseball Hall of Fame? a. Yes b. No

Yes. To put more simply: If the riddle you solved before this one was harder than THIS ONE, was the riddle you solved before this one harder than THIS ONE?

3. Of these Hall of Fame greats, who retired with the highest career batting average? a. Ty Cobb b. Rogers Hornsby c. Babe Ruth d. Ted Williams 4. How long can a player remain on the Hall of Fame ballot if he is not voted in? a. 5 b. 8 c. 15 d. 20

6. How many living Hall of Famers are there? a. 64 b. 77 c. 156 d. 240

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2. Founded in 1936, the baseball Hall of Fame museum started for the following reason: a. After Babe Ruth died, people wanted a museum to commemorate him. Once they started a started a museum, they decided to feature other great players. b. It was a way to get people to come to Cooperstown, which is a town in NY with not much else going on. c. It was a way to connect young people to the legends of baseball, which the MLB thought would make the game more popular with you. d. It was sponsored by a local charity to get people’s mind off of WWII.

5. Which baseball team has the most players in the Hall of Fame? a. Red Sox b. Yankees c. Phillies d. Giants

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Israel Today

ristotle stated that “Man is a political animal.” This description works for the United States and Israel, my native land and my homeland, in whose elections I will have voted this year. In the States, the Democratic Party is represented by a donkey and the Republican Party by an elephant. In Israel, it is just a full blown zoo. Israel’s political season is in full pungent bloom and as new immigrants eligible to vote, my wife and I are a bit overwhelmed by the “fragrance.” Accustomed to participating in the American political process we have only observed Israeli politics from safe seats in the States. Make no mistake about it, politics in Israel is a completely different experience than what we are accustomed to; it is a free-for-all and not for the faint of heart. It is a jungle. Comparing the process here to the recently concluded election process in the United States will prove helpful. Let us use the game of chess as a metaphor for politics. In the game of chess, there are two confronting sides on the board, and in the game of politics, as played in the United States, there are two sides of the proverbial aisle. Here in Israel there is also a division between two sides, the proverbial Right and Left, and like the hemispheres of the brain, they are generally in some kind of disconnect, rarely working in coordination. Unfortunately, the only time it seems that Israel can get its Right and Left in synch is when we are at war. Back to the battle of Israeli politics and chess: While in the States there is a clear demarcation between the opposing sides of the board/aisle, here in Israel opposing sides are far more fluid; from one moment to the next allies and enemies shift in a high-stakes “Musical

The Circus of Israeli Politics Chairs.” Imagine if Brutus came both to bury and praise Caesar, and then bury him yet again, perhaps to later revive him again. You get the idea, and if you don’t, don’t bother, it is chaos. In the chess analogy, ALL the pieces on the board can at times work in coordination and at other times attack each other, even within ostensibly the same party, and certainly within a coalition of disparate parties with different agendas. There is a spectrum of political parties here some representing a very narrow platform and electorate like the “Old Age Party” which actually passed the electoral threshold and won seats in the Knesset a couple of elections back. This contrasts with politics back in the States where you choose between two parties, Republican and Democrat. Also, in the States, due to the binary nature of politics, you win or you lose. Here in Israel there are no direct elections for individuals; political parties and their lists are elected, not politicians. To be elected to the Knesset, a party must pass a minimal electoral threshold of 2% of the votes cast, which is amongst the lowest thresholds in the world to gain representation. This minimal threshold has made the Knesset’s ability to legislate effectively a nightmare, leading to disproportionate power for small parties across the political spectrum, often in contrast to the desires of the Israeli population at large. The Oslo I Accords are an excellent example of how a narrow element of the electorate like the ultra-left Meretz party can disproportionately—and disastrously—influence Israeli politics. This political season has already provided surprising developments and an active narrative. As with reading Hebrew, we will start on the right and go left.

The Right has seen a merging of the preeminent party of Israeli politics, the Likud with the secular-nationalist party, Israel Beytenu, whose electoral support comes primarily from immigrants from the Former Soviet Union (FSU). Israel Beytenu’s controversial leader, the former (and future?) Foreign Minister, Avigdor Lieberman, has recently been indicted and is facing charges of Fraud and Breach of Trust. It is unclear whether he will assume a role on the Likud Israel Beytenu team prior to the charges being resolved. As of now, still an innocent man, he has returned his portfolio as Foreign Minister to Prime Minister Netanyahu. We will return to the court docket several times before this review is over to meet a convicted former minister and then to an Arab Member of Knesset who meets with Hamas terrorists and conspired with the terrorists on the Gaza flotilla ship, Mavi Marmara. As things look, they both will win seats handily. A charismatic leader has brought a new religious-Zionist party—HaBayit Hayehudi (Jewish Home)—to prominence and an anticipated strong electoral showing and seats at the table in the future governing coalition. Shifting to the Left, the Labor Party left for dead (no pun) has experienced a renaissance of sorts under its new leader, Shelley Yachimovich, who staged a coup, unseating her former mentor and patron, long-time Labor leader Amir Peretz. Deposed, he fled to the eponymous Livni Movement (Tnua) Party. The party, a splinter of Kadima, which was a splinter of Likud, is as irritating as a splinter and is not regarded favorably by either the Right or Left, and therefore has no natural coalition partner, and has no purpose other than to frus-

trate everyone and return Tzipi Livni to the national discussion. It is said that if she receives fewer than 10 seats in the Knesset she will not bother to show up to the Knesset and will return to the sidelines, where she will hopefully remain. Those on her ticket will then have a party whose hostess has departed the ball early leaving others to clean up the mess. Shas, the Sephardi religious party is harder to place within the spectrum. Its former political leader Arye Deri (it is under the religious guidance of Harav HaGaon Ovadia Yosef, shlita) has returned from court-ordered political exile after a conviction of accepting bribes while serving in the cabinet as Interior Minister. Another party without a fixed place in the continuum is the Yesh Atid (There is a Future) Party headed by famed TV journalist, Yair Lapid. The party, based on Lapid’s immense popularity, peaked in the polls early and is now fading. It is to be noted that his father was noted Israeli politician Tomy Lapid who was famous both for strong Zionist and hawkish positions coupled with a strong dose of anti-Harediism. He was the anti-religious, Zionist. Go figure. There are several pro-Arab parties in the Knesset populated primarily by Palestinians seeking the destruction of the State of Israel. Remarkably, there are some Jews on their tickets. These are not Neturei Karta Jews. These are Jews who are of the self-hating stripe seeking not only the end of Israel as a Jewish State but of any presence of Torah in the Holy Land. Members of Knesset from these parties have in the past been charged with treason (Bishara of the Balad Party) in absentia after fleeing to Syria; been advisors to the terrorist Arafat (Dr. Tibi of

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hemispheres of the brain, they are generally in some kind of disconnect, rarely working in coordination. the Ra’am-Ta’al Party); and advocated for the end of Israel (Ibrahim Sarsur of the United Arab List). Most notable and infamous of this list is Knesset Member Hanin Zoabi, the first Arab woman elected to the Knesset on an Arab party’s list. In addition to screaming about the injustice of Israel at every opportunity and advocating for Iranian nuclear armament, she has had a busy year legally. Video evidence surfaced that she not only sailed with the Gaza Flotilla in 2010 but was in contact with the

Turkish terrorists prior to the violation of Israel’s sovereign territory when the flotilla entered Israeli water. Additionally, she has admitted to meeting with enemies of the state, representatives of Hamas. Initially barred from running in the upcoming elections, the Supreme Court ruled last week overturning the order and she is now allowed to run on the Balad Party ticket. Imagine—my taxes pay their salaries. In quick review: Lieberman, a

staunch Zionist, not convicted of anything will not run; Deri, convicted of Bribery while holding a cabinet portfolio will run and win a seat; Zoabi, advocate for Iranian Ayatollahs owning nukes, defying numerous Israeli laws concerning consorting with the enemy by visiting Hamas leaders and supporting an attack on Israel while accompanying the Mavi Marmara will run for the Knesset with the blessing of the Israeli Supreme Court and presumably retain the seat she has held for the last

4 years. Politics was so much easier back in the States. No ex-cons or enemies of the state on the ballot. Just two choices and if you didn’t know if you were a Republican or a Democrat you could always choose from your preference for their symbols: Elephant or Donkey. Seems fitting; politics is a zoo. Matt Solomon is a writer, analyst and commentator living in Alon Shvut, Israel with his wife and two children.

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Susan Schwamm

in New York! Time off from school gives us time to spend with our family and friends and time to explore the magical city of New York. There is so much to do here to keep us occupied for days on end. Don’t let the cold deter you –bundle up, catch a train or grab your keys, and head out for a day of fun!

Fun for the Day Explore the City

Sometimes it’s the little things that make the best trips. Going on the LIRR is a real treat for kids. Take the railroad to Penn Station, hop on a train to Times Square, and prepare to be overwhelmed! There is so much to see in Times Square, but with kids along, it’s best to head to Toys R Us, where they can marvel at the latest toys and even go on a Ferris wheel ride—in the store! Make sure to treat the kids to some pizza for lunch—there’s nothing like a hot slice of this delicious cuisine made right in the Big Apple.

Take the Kids for a Spin

I may not be the best bowler, but it’s always fun to try

to score a few strikes and spares. It’s a great game for all ages—the younger ones get to use the bumper lanes, and the older ones get to be more serious about their game. For even more fun, give each kid a few dollars for the arcades—that’ll add a little more excitement to the day!

Climb the Walls

If you’re looking for a fun way to let out some energy with your kids, consider Brooklyn Boulders for your crew. Bouldering, rope climbing, and lead climbing are available, and your intrepid youngsters will love the change of pace. It’s only for kids ages five and up—make sure to call before you go to ensure that classes are available. (575 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY. Tel. (347) 834-9066)

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Central Park Fun

Central Park is almost a city of its own. In the winter, depending on the weather, the park is still a great place to spend time with the family. My husband and I once took the kids there one Sunday—just to let them run around one of the playgrounds there. My son and daughter thought it was the best trip ever! Ice skating here is majestic as the tall Manhattan buildings surround you from way up high. And if the weather is nice, bring a football and have the kids run around the grass. The vastness of the Park is exhilarating!

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With temperatures like we have now, ice skating is a perfect activity. Layer on the sweatshirts and leggings, and bring out the gloves and hats. This trip is great for all ages—the young ones love trying out their new skates and the older ones can’t wait to show off their triple axles and toe loops. Hey, for even more fun, search for different figure skating moves on the web before starting your trip—you’ll be surprised how many there are out there and it will provide for fun conversation in the car.

Museums in and around NYC American Museum of Natural History 79 Street and Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 (212) 769-5100 • www.amnh.org Hours: Daily 10am – 5:45 pm

Bridging the Past to the Future

One Sunday my father decided that my family needed a living history lesson on the Jews of the Lower East Side. So we piled into the car and spent the day walking around the Lower East Side and Canal Street. A trip here may require a little preparation, but children will love what the area has to offer. You can sample authentic Gus’ Pickles, eat lunch at Noah’s Ark or Shalom’s Pizza, and daven mincha in shul with much history. Just a few blocks away, at Canal Street, the streets are bustling with street vendors hawking “real” Chanel purses and Hello Kitty pencils. There are many fruit stores here that sell delicious fruit—some of which are not sold in the stores around here. For a real experience, try a durian which is called the “king of fruits” in Southeast Asia. Its taste is cloyingly sweet although its smell is considered by some to be so noxious that it has been banned in trains in some Asian countries.

Oh, To Be a Kid Again!

FAO Schwarz, the world-famous, legendary toy store, has been featured in many movies and shows. I tell my children that it’s a “toy museum”; there is so much here to enjoy, like the giant Lego figures and the Madame Alexander dolls. Of course, make sure to try out the huge keyboard where kids can play the piano with their feet.

New York City Police Museum

100 Old Slip, New York, NY 10005, (212) 480-3100 • www.nycpolicemuseum.org

The Jewish Children’s Museum 792 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213 (718) 467-0600 • www.jcm.museum

Tips: Mendy’s Restaurant is located in the museum, but if you’re in the mood for pizza, take a walk down the block for some more casual fare.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum W 46th Street and 12th Ave, New York, NY (212) 245-0072 • www.intrepidmuseum.org

New York Skyride

Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10118 (212) 279-9777 • www.skyride.com

New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St, Queens NY (718) 699-0301 • www.nysci.org

Tips: Purchase Combination Tickets for an additional $8 for adults and $7 for children and make it a full day by enjoying the museum, Rocket Park Mini Golf and the Science Playground.

Liberty Science Center

251 Phillip Street, Jersey City, NJ (Less than 15 miles from the Verrazano bridge) (201) 451-0006 • www.lsc.org Tip: For a full day of fun, purchase the ‘Give Me Liberty! Pass’ (cost: $25 for adults and $15 for children). Visit the museum, drive a mile through Liberty State Park, enjoy breathtaking views of Manhattan, and board a Statue Cruises ferry to visit The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum.

Museums in Long Island Museum Row

A one stop destination for some of Long Island’s finest museums, is located on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Garden City, adjacent to Nassau County Community College.

Long Island Children’s Museum 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org

Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 572-4177 • www.ncfiremuseum.org

Cradle of Aviation Museum

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 572-4111 • www.cradleofaviation.org

Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center 431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901 (631) 208-9200 • www.longislandaquarium.org

Fun Station USA

40 Rocklyn Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 599-7757 • www.funstationusa.com

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The Rockefeller Center area is a great place to stroll around with the family. Take a trip to the “Top of the Rock” to view the city. Spend time looking at the ice skaters spinning around the famous rink. Your little ones will love a trip to the Build a Bear Workshop or American Girl Place, and your teens will enjoy spending time at stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, the Apple Store and United Colors of Benetton. Café K is located right there if you want to top off your day with lunch.

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Ski-cation in New York Winter is the time for enjoying hot cocoa in your pajamas and cozy “@ home time.” With winter break around the corner, it’s time to get out a little. For families that enjoy skiing and snow sports and want to stay relatively close to home, there are plenty of skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing opportunities in the hills of upstate New York. Here are five locations for outdoor family fun in upstate New York. Make sure to call beforehand to ensure that skiing and snow activities are open; you wouldn’t want to drive for hours in a packed car, only to discover that the park’s been closed! Rocking Horse Ranch

Rocking Horse Ranch is located about 90 minutes north of New York City. Guests can enjoy skiing, snow tubing and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Their Winter Fun Park has two ski lifts and one snow tubing lift. Beginners can start at the Never Ever Area before moving on to Big Hill. Other family fun includes unlimited horseback riding, ice skating on a 3-acre lake and Big Splash Indoor Waterpark, which features indoor water slides, geysers, dumping buckets and a Mining Town. Snow tubing, skiing, lessons, equipment, horseback riding and horsedrawn sleigh rides are included in price of stay. 600 Route 44 Highland, NY 125288 800-647-2624 www.rhranch.com

Holiday Mountain Ski Area

Holiday Mountain is located in Monticello – less than 90 minutes north of New York City. With seven slopes and trails of varying levels, beginners can head to Turkey Trot while experts can fly down Dead Man’s Run. All seven trails are lit and ready for some good night skiing. There are four lifts and two chalets. Families can ski, snowboard and snow tube at Holiday Mountain. Ice skating is also available at Holiday Mountain’s Pavilion Ice Skating Rink on weekends. 99 Holiday Mountain Road Monticello, NY 12701 845-796-3161 www.holidaymtn.com Hotels Nearby The Lodge at Rockhill 845-796-3100 www.lodgeatrockhill.com. Best Western Monticello 845-796-4000 www.bestwestern.com/monticello

Hunter Mountain

Hunter Mountain, about 2 ½ hours from NYC, offers plenty of skiing and snowboarding trails for all skill levels. There are multiple snowboarding chutes up to nearly 1,000 feet long. For family snow tubing, visit nearby Windham Mountain Adventure Park. The park has 12 tubing chutes, each 650feet long. No skills are necessary, just a drive to have lots of fun. Note: Mapquest does not produce an accurate route directly to Hunter if coming from the south, as it directs you over seasonally closed roads. The best way to use Mapquest from the NYC metro area is to use the address: Rt 23A & 32A Palenville, NY 12463 Follow signs the short distance from Palenville to Hunter, driving west on Rt 23A from Palenville (slight left turn at the light in Palenville). Hotels Nearby Kaatskill Club 800-486-8376 www.kaatskillmtnclub.com Windham Mountain 800-754-9463 www.windhammountain.com

West Mountain

West Mountain, further north of Hunter Mountain, is located between Saratoga Springs and Lake George, near the Adirondack Mountains of New York. West Mountain boasts 21 ski trails and a snow tubing park. West Mountain’s Tubing Park is similar to a winter-time Alpine Slide. Specially designed inner tubes give guests an effortless glide down the slide. There are eight tubing chutes, five 700-foot chutes and three 1,000-foot chutes. 59 West Mountain Rd Glens Falls, NY 12804 518-793-6606 www.skiwestmountain.com

Hotels Nearby There’s a variety of accommodations surrounding West Mountain, and the area offers plenty of fun family winter recreation. The following hotels are partners with West Mountain Ski Area and offer discounted room rates, lift tickets, tubing passes, rentals and lessons to their guests. Landmark Motor Inn 800-541-3441 www.landmarkmotorinn.com Sleep Inn 518-955-3000 www.sleepinnlakegeorge.com Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 518-745-0180 www.countryinns.com/ lakegeorgeny Comfort Suites 518-761-0001 www. comfortsuiteslakegeorge.com

Windham Mountain

Windham Mountain is seven miles northwest of Hunter Mountain. There are 46 trails at Windham Mountain for all levels of experience. For family snow tubing, visit the Windham Mountain Adventure Park. The park has 12 tubing chutes, each 650-feet long. No skills are necessary. 33 Clarence D Lane Road Windham, NY 12496 www.windhammountain.com Hotels Nearby Winnwood Inn 518-734-3000 www.windhammountain.com TJH takes no responsibility for the accuracy, kashrus, or details of the information provided. Please make sure to call before heading out to ensure a truly wonderful time!

For those of our neighbors who are enjoying time off in the sunny Florida weather, make sure to check out these wonderful restaurants for lunch or dinner (or anytime in between!). Make sure to call before you go; these places fill up fast! CAFE EMUNAH 3558 North Ocean Dr. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-561-6411 Supervision: ORB

ASIA Sushi, Wok, Grill 7600 W Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-544-8100 Supervision: ORB

CAFE VERT 9490 Harding Ave. Surfside, FL 33154 305-867-3151 Supervision: OK

ASI’S 4020 Royal Palm Ave Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-604-0555 Supervision: Kosher-Miami

CHAI WOK 1688 NE 164 Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162 305-705-2110 Supervision: Kosher Miami

ASI’S GRILL AND SUSHI BAR 4020 Royal Palm Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-604-0555 Supervision: Kosher Miami

CHINA BISTRO 3565 NE 207th Street Aventura, FL 33180 305-936-0755 Supervision: Kosher Miami

AT YAKOV 5800 Stirling Road Hollywood, FL 33021 954-981-7710 Supervision: ORB

CINE CITTA MIAMI 9544 Harding Avenue Surfside, FL 33154 305-407-8319 Supervision: OK

AVENTURA PITA 18129 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, FL 33160 305-933-4040

CUSINE BY SILVIA 141 Via Naranjas, Suite 45B Boca Raton Fl 33434 561-361-3939 Supervision: ORB

B & H PIZZA 233 95th Street Surfside, FL 33154 786-245-5557 Supervision: Kosher Miami BAGEL TIME 3915 Alton Road Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-538-0300 Supervision: Circle K BLUE STAR TAVERNA 2221 N. Federal Hwy Hollywood, Fl 33020 954-639-7875 BOCA PITA EXPRESS Middle Eastern Israeli cuisine & grill 7185 N. Beracasa Way Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-750-0088 Supervision: ORB BON AMI CAFE 5650 Stirling Road Hollywood, FL 33021 954-962-2070 Supervision: ORB

ELIES CAFE 145 East Flagler Miami, FL 33131 786-594-0196 Supervision: Kosher-Miami ELSIE’S CAFE Located in the North Miami Beach JCC 18900 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-778-5946 Supervision: Kosher Miami FRESH CAFE 2214 NE 123 Street North Miami, FL 33181 305-891-8848 Supervision: Kosher Miami GIGI’S CAFE 3585 NE 207th Street Aventura, FL 33180 305-466-4648 Supervision: Kosher Miami GRILL TIME 16145 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami Beach, FL 33160

786-274-8935 | 305-491-3325 Supervision: ORB GRILL TIME RESTAURANT Fusion Steak House 8177 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-482-3699 | Fax: (561) 487-4044 Supervision: ORB HARBOUR GRILL 9415 Harding Avenue Surfside, FL 33154 305-861-0787 Supervision: Kosher Miami HOLLYWOOD DELI 6100 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL 33024 954-608-5790 Supervision: ORB JCC CAFE American 9801 Donna Klein Blvd at Cultural Arts Center Boca, Raton, FL 33428 561-852-3200 x 4103 Supervision: ORB JERUSALEM PIZZA 761 NE 167th Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162 305-653 6662 Supervision: Kosher Miami JONA’S GRILL & BAR 2520 NE 186th Street North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-466-0722 JONAS PIZZA 2530 NE Miami Gardens Drive North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-918-8998 JONAS PIZZA 544 W 41st Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-397-8395 JON’S PLACE OF BOCA Pizzeria 22191 Powerline Road Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-338-0008 Supervision: ORB KIKAR TEL-AVIV RESTAURANT Chinese and Continental Cuisine Carriage Club North 5005 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-866-3316 Supervision: OK Laboratories

HAIM MEE CHINA ORIENTAL RESTAURANT 3940 North 46 Avenue Hollywood, FL 33021 954-986-1770 Supervision: ORB LEVY’S KOSHER OF HOLLYWOOD 3357 Sheridan Street Hollywood, FL 33021 954-983-2825 Supervision: ORB LUL GRILL CAFE 18288 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 305-933-0199 Rabbinic Supervision: OK MAOZ VEGETARIAN Town Center Mall 6000 Glades Road #1175 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-393-6269 | Fax: 561-393-6532 Rabbinical Supervision: National Orthodox Rabbinical Organization MILKY CAFÉ 4579 N Pine Island Road Sunrise, FL 33351 954-533-5325 Supervision - ORB MOZART'S - 1250 West Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33422 954-531-1263 - 18110 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles, FL 33160 - 4433 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33021 954-584-5171 Supervision: ORB NEWTIME Moroccan and Spanish cuisine 2120 N.E. 123rd Street North Miami Beach, FL 33181 305-891-6336 Supervision: Kosher Miami ORCHIDS GARDEN 9045 La Fontana Boulevard Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-482-3831 Supervision: ORB ORIGINAL PITA HUT 5304 41 Street Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-531-6090 Supervision: ORD Continued on page 84

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RARE STEAKHOUSE 468 W 41st Street Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-532-7273 Supervision: Kosher-Miami RITZ RESTAURANT 1678 NE Miami Gardens Dr. North Miami Beach, FL 33179 305-354-9303 Supervision: Kosher-Miami SAGI’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 22767 US Highway 441 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-477-0633 Supervision: ORB SARA’S 3944 N 46th Street Hollywood, FL 33021 954-986-1770 Supervision: ORB SEVENTEEN 1205 17 Street Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-672-0565 Supervision: Kosher-Miami SHALOM HAIFA RESTAURANT 18533 W. Dixie Hwy Aventura, FL 33180

305-945-2884 Supervision: ORB SHEM TOV’S PIZZA 514 41st Street Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-538-2123 Supervision: Kosher Miami SUBWAY 18900 NE 25th Ave North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-663-9883 Supervision: Kosher-Miami SUNRISE PITA & GRILL 2680 N University Dr. Sunrise, FL 33322 954-748-0090 SUNRISE PITA TOO 5650 Stirling Rd. Hollywood, FL 33021 954-963-0093 Supervision: ORB TASTI CAFE 4041 Royal Palm Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-673-5483 Supervision: Kosher Miami Dairy

THAI TREAT & SUSHI & BOMBAY GRILL 2176 NE 123rd Street North Miami, FL 33181 305-892-1118 Supervision: Kosher-Miami THE FAMOUS PITA BURGER BAR 18798 W Dixie Hwy North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-682-9692 Supervision: Kosher-Miami URBAN BAGEL 2790 Stirling Rd Hollywood, FL 33020 WEBER CAFE 3565 NE 207th Street Aventura, FL 33180 305-935-5580 Supervision: Kosher Miami WEST AVENUE CAFE 959 West Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-534-4211 Supervision: Kosher Miami YAMI YAMI 5021 State Road 7 Davie, FL 33314 954-534-1158 Supervision: ORB

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eena carefully picked up the jar and moved it in order to make some space on the dining room table. She loved that jar; it had been her grandmother’s. Depending on how you turned it around, it caught the light and cast out a prism of colors on the wall nearby. Jake came home from work tired and not fully attending to his surroundings, a frequent problem. He didn’t notice that the jar had been moved. He put his heavy bag on the table and it knocked over the jar. Deena heard the klunk of the jar and didn’t look to see the damage before she shouted out, “Clumsy! You never look at what you’re doing!” Jake looked up at the jar and realized he’d knocked it over. Luckily, it didn’t fall off the table and it didn’t break. Whew. “Deena, it’s not broken! Why don’t you look before you blast me?” Jake replied, angrily. “I come home from a long, hard day and this is not the greeting I was looking for.” Jake went off to his room to put his things away and get ready for dinner. Deena went into the kitchen, huffing over how difficult her lot was to have such an unobservant husband. Jake put away his briefcase from work, washed up for dinner, and came back to the dining room. Deena quietly put the dinner on the table, and they started eating in silence. Eventually, Jake asked, “Aren’t you going to apologize for the way you talked to me?” Deena was silent a moment longer and then replied with a huff, “What, about what you did? You could easily have broken that jar. The fact that it didn’t break is not because you watched or cared! It’s just your mazal, that’s all. What do I have to apologize for when the fault is yours?” Jake was taken aback. This he did not expect. He had no answer. All he knew is that common decency requires that people don’t beat each other up over mistakes. Had the jar not been moved out of its spot, the whole near miss would not have happened. He felt very hurt. But he tried again. “Deena,” Jake said, “you hurt my feelings. Why can’t you apologize?”

“Because,” Deena declared, “you upset me. All I was doing was saying, ‘Ouch!’” Let’s leave Deena and Jake for a moment and ask the following question: If you feel hurt, should you hurt back? Is hurting back the equivalent of saying, “You hurt me”? Here’s my answer on three fronts: • It’s never appropriate to hurt someone willingly. If you feel hurt by someone, it’s simply wrong to hurt back. You can say you were hurt but you can’t hurt back. • Hurting back often causes the person to completely miss your point that you were hurt. All they think of is that you are a hurtful, mean person. • We are supposed to give the benefit of the doubt – dan le chaf zchus – therefore, we must assume the other person hurt us by accident and not on

apart verbally growing up, all the years of getting no validation or understanding for her own pain have not been healed or helped by her own verbally abusive behavior. The raw nerve of her own pain has been exposed—to no avail; she’s still in pain. It appears that this incident is not what has caused her pain, either. It is only the trigger for old, miserable memories. And since Jake now sees that he is not dealing with a mature adult, he doesn’t feel a whole bunch of sympathy for her. After all, she just hurt his feelings for doing not much wrong. She sits in the dining room, crying alone. Jake leaves and goes to his room wondering whom he married and whether he had made a mistake. He needs comforting, too. What’s the solution?

If you feel hurt by someone, it’s simply wrong to hurt back.

purpose. In this case, hurting them is most surely wrong. Isn’t it odd that Deena can’t simply say, “You hurt me”? I wonder why not. Let’s see if she can shed some light on this. “But, Deena,” Jake asked, “in saying ‘ouch’ as you put it, you called me unkind things. If you felt hurt, how does it help our marriage to hurt me back?” Deena’s answer—a classic—is, “I wanted you to know how I feel.” “So,” Jake said, slowly, taking this in, “I would only know how you feel if I, also, feel hurt. Is that it? You wanted me to be hurt?” Deena took in a deep breath and started to cry. “Yes,” she sobbed. Deena is most likely crying because she got caught doing something cruel. Unfortunately, now not only has she hurt her husband for no good reason, but she is still in pain. All the years when she was ripped

The solution is not just better communication as so many mavens will tell you. There must be a way for them to heal from the pain they’re experiencing. Without that, Deena will not be receptive to being told, “Don’t hurt someone in order to communicate how hurt you are.” That may be rational and logical, but that is exactly the problem: It doesn’t speak to the emotions. Perhaps because Jake is a mature person, he can summon within himself the fortitude to forego his own needs for a while and attend to his wife’s pain. Let’s see. A couple of hours later, Jake comes into the kitchen where Deena is busy cleaning up from her preparations for the next day. “Why were you crying earlier when we spoke?” he asked her. “Because,” she said with a faraway look in her eye, “that’s what they used to tell me. My father in particular, but my mother, too, would say, ‘Oh, you think you’re hurt? Well, maybe now

you’ll see what hurt really is,’ and then they would do something to make me hurt. They wanted me to be hurt!” The tears sprang into Deena’s eyes again. “That’s no way to raise children,” Jake commented. “We don’t do that to ours.” “No, we don’t,” Deena agreed. “But I really was angry at you! I felt like you didn’t care at all when you knocked over the jar.” “I’m not perfect, Deena,” Jake said. “I’m going to make mistakes just as you also do. But mistakes are just mistakes. They’re not a sign of anything. Suppose I was so tired, I got into a car accident. Would that mean that I didn’t care about my car or my life or the lives of others on the road? Of course not.” “Deena, maybe every time you feel the urge to strike out at me or someone, maybe you should say something nice and kind to yourself instead. What do you think of that?” Jake asked. That was a whole new world for Deena: Speak kindly to herself to prevent her from hurting others. It really makes sense when you realize that Deena’s awful behavior is coming from the hurt she keeps reliving in the recesses of her mind. Get rid of that hurt and you have no venom for others. In time – I can’t say how long – Deena might come to feel sad about the pain she caused her husband. At that point, she can freely apologize. Stay tuned for a future installment of this story. If you have feedback or questions, you can write to me at drdeb@drdeb.com; I’d love to hear from you. Dr. Deb Hirschhorn has had over 35 years clinical experience. She has been in numerous publications, both professional and for the public, and has appeared on TV and has been featured on radio. She practices Marriage-Friendly Therapy. She has a local practice in Woodmere, N.Y. See her website, http://drdeb.com, or call her at 646-54-DRDEB.

87 Jonathan Cohen, PsyD

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

How Our Thoughts Define Our Reality In our suffering, we often don’t differentiate between what is and

the “stories” we tell ourselves. These stories, or more accurately, perceptions of interactions, people, and events are reflections of our deeper beliefs about ourselves, other people, and our futures. We all possess an elaborate belief system that has been developed and refined through a lifetime of experience. We draw conclusions about our current experiences that are influenced by our beliefs, at times resulting in unhelpful conditioned behavior and patterns of thinking. I once met a person who lamented about her community’s apparent “snootiness.” The people in that community, she charged, were stand-offish and not easy to befriend. They were involved with their long-time friends and did not readily welcome newcomers, especially those who had less expensive houses, cars and clothing. This woman lived for many years on the periphery of her community, only venturing out, so to speak, when she had to protect the interests of her children within their schools. She thought, “People won’t accept me because they are set in their ways and are so materialistic.” When she walked down the street, she often felt a palpable knot in her stomach, a feeling of anxiety and an urge to “get out of here.” She would steel herself with a sense of disgust directed at her neighbors, complete strangers to her, telling herself, “I can’t stand these people, they are so superficial. Look at their cars, all they care about are their fancy cars. And their clothes! Ugh!” Predictably, her demeanor towards others was polite but guarded. She was always on the lookout for friends who would “fit in with my personality.” One of her “gifts,” she explained, was her ability to size people up, to “read” people and determine if she could form a “real” relationship with them. Despite these keen abilities, the woman felt miserable; daily bouts of anxiety added immeasurably to her perpetual sadness and deep resentment. It was a very difficult strategy indeed: attempting to benefit from the vast religious, edu-

cational and even practical resources this particular community offered her and her family while believing that she needed to avoid its negative judgments and first and foremost its bad influence. Why Do We Develop Certain Beliefs? Our unhelpful beliefs may have once worked well for us. Earlier in life, they served to protect us from having to experience what we thought would be too painful; too terrible to possibly bear. We form beliefs as young people to help us make sense of the world. We as humans have an innate need to understand, to reconcile our experience with our beliefs. The well-known idea of “cognitive dissonance” can be understood in this light. We are uncomfortable, mentally and physically, with ideas that do not seem to fit together, this discomfort motivates us to draw conclusions that reconcile the ideas even if the conclusion is not accurate. Even if the belief contributes to our own or others’ suffering. None of us are immune to this universal human weakness. We all suffer some degree of pain caused by our interpretations and beliefs. However, a wonderful and profound part of our human “condition” is our ability, with awareness and practice, to question our automatic thinking and thus Treat Our Thoughts As Guesses Instead Of Facts. How Do We Change? One very useful approach to alleviate emotional pain and suffering is contained in the system of Cognitive

Therapy. This system of psychotherapy, also known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT, was developed by Aaron Beck, MD precisely to assist people in identifying and changing their distorted and unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT has had a great deal of research supporting its effectiveness for a wide array of emotional and behavioral problems and has been shown to work with children as well. The decision to seek out a qualified mental health practitioner is certainly a personal one that has much to do with the degree of suffering and its interference in one’s life. One thing is for certain, we could all benefit from increasing our awareness of how our thoughts and beliefs influence our day-to-day experiences and relationships. South Shore Cognitive Therapy (SSCT) uses the latest scientific and evidence-based cognitive and behavioral treatments to alleviate emotional problems. Our experienced clinicians offer intensive and customized treatment plans that enable our clients to maintain a high level of personal control throughout the treatment process. Jonathan Cohen, PsyD is the director of SSCT and has advanced training in evidenced-based therapies for emotional and behavioral problems. Sara Schwartz-Gluck, LCSW is a Clinical Social Worker who works with children and adults, and has lectured at schools and mental health organizations throughout NY and NJ. They can be reached at 516-568-7493 or on the web at www. southshorecognitive.com.

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n today’s society, there is so much suffering. The pain takes many forms, both physical and emotional. When we endure physical pain, its causes are often overt. We know the what, where and when of illnesses, injuries and medical conditions. These cause people tremendous suffering. Thanks to a wide array of medical and technological advances, we can look forward to state-of-the-art treatments for many conditions. What are sometimes less obvious are the causes of the emotional and psychological pain and suffering that we feel. This type of suffering more often exists not only behind the closed doors of our homes and families, but behind the doors of our hearts and minds. Why is there so much emotional distress today? It seems that as the years go by, and our lives become busier and more stressful, emotional pain increases exponentially. Individuals and families are torn apart by abusive or dysfunctional relationships, depression and substance abuse, to name just a few of the most common psychological and emotional maladies. There are many factors that contribute to our emotional pain. In this article, I’d like to focus our attention on a fundamental human ability capable of lifting us above our emotions that many of us have never fully understood. This ability is the capacity to distinguish between what is real and what we think. Of course, this idea rings true to us. We have all been able, at some time or another, to help a friend out or to even help ourselves by identifying a thought or pattern of thinking that isn’t completely true. The power of our thoughts and beliefs is not an original concept. Great thinkers, both sages from our Torah tradition and secular philosophers, have noticed and written about the influence of our “representations” of reality.

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Handwriting Tips 101 for Adults Dear Devorah, I am 15 years old and I have been struggling with poor handwriting for a long time. I probably should have gotten occupational therapy while I was younger. I know I have a good grasp because my younger brother receives OT and I am familiar with what is the correct grasp on a pencil. When I write, though, my hand tires easily and I think that is when my legibility begins to suffer. My words become very “smooshed” together. Any advice or tips you can give me would be very appreciated. Thank you so much! -Orly Dear Orly, It is never too late to work on one’s handwriting. If you are motivated, and you certainly sound like you are, you definitely can improve your penmanship. Let’s begin with your grasp. I take your word from your knowledge of occupational therapy that you have a correct grasp pattern. The second part to the grasp is asking yourself, “Where is the movement when I write coming from?” Movement will either originate more grossly from your arm (think wrist, elbow, shoulder, etc.) or just from the fingers that are grasping the pencil. Gross movement will tend to tire and fatigue as one writes since so many muscles are being harnessed and activated. This is in contrast to using just one’s fingers to control the movement. The other factor to look for is the amount of pressure you are exerting while holding a pencil and the pressure you are exerting while forming each stroke. Are your knuckles white when you write? Are your strokes very dark? If so, you may be exerting excessive pressure which is fatiguing the small muscles in your hand. Here Are Some Tips: 1. If you notice you tend to have more gross movement:

a. Engage in activities which work on more dynamic fine motor skills such as scratch art, embroidery, latch hook, and script handwriting. b. When you are writing, consciously focus on using your fingers to control the movement, not your arm. Keep your shoulders level, elbows at your side, and forearm on the surface of the table. Try to imagine that if someone took a picture of you from your wrist up while you were writing, the viewer would never know what activity you were engaging in. 2. If you notice you exert excessive pressure: a. If you are gripping the pencil/pen tightly, purchase for yourself the widest pen you can find. The wider the circumference of the pen, the less you need to grip. You can also build up a pen with coban wrap (found in your local drugstore). Cut off a 4” piece and wrap in around the pen (it selfsticks). b. Exerting too much pressure when you write? Try using a mechanical pencil (too much pressure will break the tip). You can also place a paper towel or sheet of Styrofoam under the paper you are writing. Too much pressure will rip the paper. Wishing you much hatzlacha, and remember it’s never too late to improve your handwriting!

Devorah (Gerber) Schmeltz, MS OTR/L is a 2003 alumnus of Downstate Medical Center’s OT Program. She is a senior occupational therapist at United Cerebral Palsy’s Brooklyn Children’s Program. Devorah maintains a private practice, Bumble & Tumble Occupational Therapy P.C., in Far Rockaway, NY providing pediatric occupational and physical therapy. Department of Education vouchers/RSAs are gladly accepted. Your questions and comments are welcome. She can be reached at BumbleTumble Therapy@gmail.com or 917-971-5327.

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Lola's Story A World After This

Lola Lieber Schwartz

A Memoir of Loss and Redemption Lola Lieber Schwartz is a world-renowned artist whose paintings have been exhibited in art galleries throughout the United States and are part of the Yad Vashem archives in Jerusalem. Most importantly, Lola is a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to many. She has myriad friends and sees life in all its vibrancy and vitality. But life was not always easy. Lola was only sixteen-yearsold when Hitler ym”sh invaded Poland, and Lola was forced into hiding and spent years on the run with her husband, Mechel. Through six years of trying times, near continued - Chapter 4 The Education of a Jewish Girl

ithout the dreadful fanfare that should have announced it, the secular year of 1938 crossed quite silently into the secular year of 1939. My life had a routine that did not vary much. I worked in the morning, attended Bais Yaakov afterwards, and hosted Mechel after supper. I played the violin. In the moments I could steal from my work duties, my tasks, my school assignments, and my social obligations, I sketched or painted. There was also the continuing obligation to Mammiko’s wishes. She still insisted

that I must work with diligence on my German. Mammiko believed that only by speaking fluent and perfect German and reading without hesitation would I establish myself as a civilized young lady of haute culture. Now at the age of eighty-plus, that sentence brings me to the brink of ironic tears – too bitter to allow them to spill across my face. In Poland in early 1939, my beloved Mammiko thought the road to a good future would be in knowing the language of those who would become our killers. Dear Mammiko could not know. We did not know. Who could have known it then? The German language was a part of Jewish life throughout the

starvation and brutality, Lola and her husband held onto their faith and values. It was Mechel’s words of encouragement, “There will be a world after this,” that helped them cling to the hope that there will be a life of light and joy waiting for them at the end. This is the story of Lola’s life—from her grandparents’ “enchanted garden” to meeting Eichmann ym”sh to making the Pesach seder for the Bobover Rebbe during the war—her words will take you back to a different world. Europe we knew. The fact that some of us spoke German would not exempt us from their hatred. I was educated in another area of life just then. Arek, my artist friend, arrived in Krakow without warning. One of the other Lolas alerted me to his arrival and to the fact that he was eager to see me. Arek had left Krynica and made his way to Krakow. I assumed it was probably a passport problem like ours. I was not shocked to learn he was in Krakow. Jews were on the move all over. What shocked me was him appearing at my door with an urgency that did not have anything to do with his citizenship. He was in Krakow with a specific purpose in mind and that purpose was to see me again. By the time he reached my home, he had learned that a man named Mechel Lieber regularly visited my family’s home. Arek knew this meant Mechel had serious intentions about making a future with me. Arek would not go away without making a stand for himself. He presented me with a beautiful cosmetics case. He insisted he must meet my parents immediately. When I asked him why he was so insistent, he confessed that he had learned about Mechel from my girlfriends. He was most unhappy about the information he had been given. The drama in my life was building into theatrical proportions. Mechel was at my house on one of his usual visits when he heard about Arek. Mechel became incredibly jealous. Who was this Arek? What was he doing coming to my house attempting to have a formal meeting with my parents? I was unprepared for Mechel’s next move. He stated, in no uncertain terms, he simply could not and would not go forward with his life without me in it. In other words, he threatened dire consequences if I saw Arek again. I was growing up too quickly. Here I was, a sheltered and obedient Jewish girl in a strictly Orthodox home, being pursued by two potential husbands. Mechel was flushed with anger and confusion: “I know that I have never spoken of marriage directly, but you

know very well that is my intention.” I was annoyed and protested. “Mechel, listen to me, Arek is a lovely young man. His entire family took me in like a family member when I was alone. He has come from Krynica to see me. I must speak with him.” Mechel proposed the only acceptable condition under which I could meet and speak with Arek again. I could see him if Mechel was with me and we saw Arek together. Now I was aggrieved with Mechel. My father wouldn’t even let us take a walk in the local woods or parks without my siblings as companions. The notion that Mechel would serve as my escort to meet my friend Arek was too much for me to tolerate. I was exasperated by Mechel’s extreme reaction. I said as sweetly as I could, that I felt Mechel’s possessiveness was quite premature, under the circumstances. “Please, Mechel, can’t you give me a little privacy?” Mechel relented because he knew that I was not going to agree to his terms and that it would cause lasting bad feelings between us if he persisted. I met Arek outside, standing at the building next door to our home. Arek pulled out a small box from his pocket and opened it. Inside was something very serious and beautiful. It was a ring. “Please, I must speak with your father,” he said. Even today these remarks and a ring usually mean only one thing: an engagement to be married. In our world and at that time, it could not mean anything else. “P-please d-don’t,” I stammered. I told him about Mechel. I was shaking with anxiety and I was perplexed. What was going on in my life? What was all this attention about for a girl who was not quite sixteen? Then I said something that still puzzles me some, but I think I was determined not to hurt the feelings of such a dear young man who had been so kind to me. Arek was clearly heartsick over me. I said I wasn’t at all serious about Mechel, and I told Arek that I was not sure what the future might bring with Mechel. At that time of unknowing

laid down the law. First, I ordered everyone to wear black shorts and white polo shirts, the sort of uniform that I knew. They had to send someone to Krakow to buy these items. Second, I insisted everyone must report on time. Third, I added gymnastics to the exercise routine. They accepted it all. This accomplished, I turned my attention to the swimming activity. A few girls had bathing suits; the others waded into the lake in their robes, or old nightgowns, or blouses. I stepped past them and jumped in at the deep end. The swimming instructor screamed in alarm. She didn’t know how to swim. I treated this like the morning exercises and persuaded the girls to get bathing suits and caps. In my few free hours, I took out my sketchpad and ended up teaching some of the girls how to sketch as well. It was a welcome relief for me from the attention of potential husbands. August wound down and I headed for home, which by then I fully accepted meant Krakow. Over the summer I had earned the respect and friendship of quite a few peers who no longer thought of me as different and slightly dangerous. My year of education had been about Hebrew, Judaism, academic subjects, sketching, and maturing. I was on the brink of womanhood. In many ways one of the most important things that happened was not so obvious. When I got back to Krakow, life there did not seem as strange and foreign to me. It had not happened all at once, in one moment of clarity or inspiration. It happened gradually. I had opened my heart to accepting the different ways in which people, even my own family members, expressed themselves and existed inside a Jewish enclave. When I had been a visitor to Krakow, I dreaded going to my zeide Yoikl (my paternal grandfather) on Shabbos. He was a not a member of any particular Chassidic sect, but was somewhat attached to the Czechower Rebbe. He was very strict in adhering to the observance of law and ritual. Even his work was connected with Jewish law. He sold cholov Yisroel milk, which is milk produced under the most rigid and regulated of Jewish dietary supervision. (Today some might call this “glatt kosher milk.”) Zeide Yoikl was a classic Polish Chassid. He was neither privileged nor at all wealthy. Unlike the life in the garden of

Munkach, Zeide lived in a small apartment that I thought was a bit dingy. He always sat at the head of a huge table, which was the largest item of furniture in the house. A gas lamp hissed above us, suspended from the ceiling in a precarious and undoubtedly hazardous way. On Shabbos, for “shalosh-seudos” (seudah sheleshis, the third Shabbos meal), we ate in almost total darkness, a custom that I had not experienced in Munkach. Grandchildren and family surrounded Zeide Yoikl. There were many of us there each Shabbos. The men chanted the zemiros (Shabbos melodies) in sonorous and melancholy voices. As a tenyear-old I found all of this impossible to endure. I watched carefully to see when I could creep away and lie down on the couch without being called out for bad behavior. He would call each child to him by name, take a tiny bit of challah, dip it into fish broth and hand it to the child as a precious delicacy. By the time I had become a part of the Krakow com-

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I was very disappointed by what awaited me. The first morning, someone blew a whistle and everyone stumbled out of bed into the morning mist. One girl came in a delicate nightgown, another in a terrycloth robe, and a third in a skirt of the sort she would wear to shul. Others reported ten minutes late. As soon as the whole group was there, we lined up, ran in a circle for fifteen minutes, and then did calisthenics. Well, if I was going to take control of my own life, I figured I could be a leader in something at camp. I knew about proper gymnastics even if my Hebrew wasn’t perfect. The next day, I made up my own exercise routine and did it in my room. It did not surprise me when one of the girls, noticing my absence, glanced inside and motioned to the other girls and the teachers. When I was done, they applauded. Then they asked me to be the exercise instructor. I agreed and then, taking advantage of their satisfaction,

When I got back to Krakow, life there did not seems as strange and foreign to me. It had not happened all at once, in one moment of clarity or inspiration. It happened gradually.

munity, I no longer saw these customs as unpleasant or strange. This was another part of my life, a part of what it meant to be a Jew. Yes, the customs and the styles were different, but we were bound together by one Torah, one Shabbos. I sensed the “wings of the Shechinah” (the Divine Presence) present in the shadows of the dim light, in our daily life, and in our Shabbos. Shabbos for Jews is known as the “Bride of the Week,” sacred and holy in its presence as it enters our souls each Friday at sundown. The education of a Jewish girl was coming to a closure, but not in any of the ways I dreamed it would. Poland saw it coming. Some members of the Jewish community saw it coming. We now know there were people in other countries who suspected things were about to happen. I did not. It was the autumn of 1939. Now, even to say the words “September 1939 in Poland” is to make a statement that conjures up historic horror of unprecedented dimensions, unfathomable sorrow, and total annihilation.

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blindness, I thought the future meant at least five years more, or even longer. As the words left my lips, I watched Arek’s face fall with disappointment and rejection. I was unhappy with myself, unhappy with Arek, unhappy with Mechel. I was not interested in being fought over to be anyone’s bride. I wanted to remain a girl. Yet Arek was so sweet and so shy that I knew what it must have meant for him to bring the ring, to approach me. When I realized he had been thinking of me ever since I had left Krynica, I felt simply dreadful. I had broken his heart although it was not at all my intention. As a moral person, I was sorry to have wounded another person, especially one as kind and gentle. He had a very different personality from Mechel’s, so I was quite surprised when Arek said what he did. He did not agree to go away and forget about me. He said, “Please take the ring and think about it for as long as you wish or need.” Of course I declined the ring, but I did promise to write him. He asked if he could have my photograph. I gave him one and he asked me to sign it to him. He left me then and said he would write. I said that I would write to him. It was a shocking moment for me. Girlhood was running away from me. But I was not going to let it go without my own fight! I held onto to my girlhood for that last summer. Despite all the grownup attention from young men, I was enrolled in a summer camp. It was not far from Krynica and sponsored by the Bais Yaakov seminary. It was like B’nos but more intensive; we would live in small cottages, go swimming, and do morning exercise. I was really looking forward to some fresh country air and a return to the gymnastics I adored.

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From My Private Art Collection

Rebbetzin Naomi N. Herzberg

Graphic Art, Science and Math

oes the term optical illusion and piano. He received poor marks in mean anything to you? In this school except for his grades in drawarticle I will explore this term ing. Mauk’s art teacher identified his in relation to the world of graphic talents and encouraged him to work on art, science and math. The formula them, eventually teaching him the art is simple—look + of linoleum cuts. draw + perception After becom= optical illusion. ing close friends That is exactly with an individual what the work who also enjoyed of artist Maurits the art of workCornelis Escher ing with printing teaches us. techniques, he beMaurits Corcame more internelis Escher, ested in the study nicknamed Mauk of it. The two (18981972), men made sure to was born in Holpay a visit to an land. His father artist’s studio. It served as Chief was at that studio Civil Engineer for the government. where he first began using a printing The house that he lived in was referred press. to as “Princessehof” which eventually It is interesting to note that he had served as a place to hold exhibitions of very little interest in academic studhis work and later became a museum. ies in high school, to the point that he Escher was an extremely imaginative failed many exams. He tried his hand and logical person who was able to see at attending The Higher Technology things as artistic, scientific and mathe- School in Delft. Unfortunately, due to matical at the same time. His interests the fact that he was suffering at the time in graphics brought him into a sphere from health issues, he could not keep that included arup. Once again, tistic, scientific he was rejected and mathematifrom military cal interpretations service due to a combined. He health condition. produced over This was a very 2,000 sketches difficult time for and drawings and him. Escher conapproximately centrated on his 450 lithographs, artwork and bewood engravings gan to be recogand woodcuts. He nized for his talwas also famous ents. He moved for the designing to a new place of postage stamps, and continued his tapestries, murals studies in another and illustrations school, thinkfor books. All of ing that architecthis was produced ture might interwhile being leftest him. While handed. This was studying at the all done before School of ArchiA self portrait of the artist the time where tecture and Ornacomputer graphics took over in the cre- mental Design, he became interested in ation of perfectly formed artistic pre- archeology and nature. He spent much sentations. Many of his works created time doing intricate sketches of flowers the effect of optical illusions. and insects, etc. One of his teachers His original introduction into the took a special interest in his abilities in world of graphics transpired through drawing and graphics and encouraged the use of linoleum cuts. This came him to pursue a career in graphics rathabout after trying his hand at carpentry er than architecture.

Mauk spent some time in Italy where he furthered his understanding of graphics. He also had an exhibition of his work there. Escher then traveled extensively to other places like Sicily, Spain, Switzerland, France and Brussels in order to gain a better understanding of design. He loved the idea of using mosaics in the designing of floors and creating designs that acted as large puzzles. The pieces of the puzzles looked like large mosaic tiles that produced a feeling of contrast. He produced work that seemed to capture a metamorphosis taking place, as the images seemed to change their form as they led into one another. Much of his work was created as woodcuts and lithographs. He used a large amount of mathematical concepts in the creation of his unusual patterns that could envelop the room in the formation of optical illusions. He began becoming quite well known. Escher was an industrious person who was determined to succeed. It is noted that at one time he wanted to travel back to Mediterranean Italy. He needed free passage, so he worked out a deal with a shipping company to create sketches and prints of their ships in exchange for a free trip. These sketches of the ships were eventually made into woodcuts. As quoted in a book, “Escher creates a universe of events and forms that continually change. Providing multiple meanings and angles of vision, the very universe that physics has been charting since Einstein.” The war years affected him in a terrible way. His Jewish teacher and close friend was persecuted and killed by the Nazis. He later made sure to save as much of his teacher’s work as possible

by helping to transfer the work to a museum in Amsterdam. He also organized a memorial showing of his late teacher’s work. When the war was over, he supported those artists that refused to go along with the Nazis. He became quite popular and was asked to allow some of his artwork to be used in various schools. It was not until the 1950’s that people in America started to find out about him as an artist. He was granted a personal interview which was featured in both Time and Life magazines. The rest became history. He became a popular lecturer in the worlds of art, science and math. It was during these years that Escher held his first exhibition in Washington and became a celebrity on the American front. In 1968, he established a foundation in order to preserve his artistic legacy. The foundation has published art books and organized exhibitions of his work for public viewing. The oldest surviving work done by him is a portrait of his father. Much of his original work was sold to a private art collector so it is not housed in one place. The optical illusions that can be found in the interpretations of his work are quite unique. They form a bridge-like effect between the worlds of art, science and math. Rebbetzin Naomi N. Herzberg is a professional art educator, artist and designer. Among her known artwork is a floral sculpture presented to Tipper Gore, Blair House, Washington, D.C. Presently she is the Director of Operations at Shulamith School for Girls. Please feel free to email nherzberg@optonline.net with questions and suggestions for future columns.

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e usually try and keep this column light and entertaining. We know you’d rather read about “Tax Strategies for Somali Pirates” than, say, the latest regulations governing domestic international sales corporations. But every so often it’s time to put on our serious face, and this is one of those times. By now, of course, we all know that Congress spent their New Year’s crafting a last-minute deal to avoid a “fiscal cliff” disaster. The “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” extended the Bush tax cuts, permanently, for incomes up to $400,000 for single filers and $450,000 for joint filers. Ordinary income above those thresholds will be taxed at 39.6%; corporate dividends and long-term capital gains will be taxed at 20%. The Alternative Minimum Tax is “patched” for good, and the estate tax is eliminated for estates under $5 million. If your income isn’t quite that high, you may think you’ve just dodged a bullet. But the sad reality is, you’re probably already paying more tax, even if your income is nowhere near $400,000: • The fiscal cliff legislation includes provisions phasing out personalized exemptions and itemized deductions for singles earning over $250,000 and joint filers earning over $300,000. You’ll lose 2% of your personal exemptions for every $2,500 over the threshold. And you’ll lose $3 of your itemized deductions, up to 80% of the total, for every $100 of income above the thresholds. • The 2% payroll tax “holiday” that we enjoyed in 2011 and 2012 is over, and won’t be coming back. • Finally, the new Medicare tax provisions of the Affordable Care Act take effect. Medicare taxes on earned income go from 2.9% to 3.8% on incomes above $200,000 ($250,000 for joint filers). And there’s a new “un-

earned income Medicare contribution” on “Investment income” (interest, dividends, capital gains, rents, royalties, and annuities) above those same thresholds. Here’s the bottom line. If you woke up on January 2, read the headlines, saw “$400,000,” and thought you were safe, think again.

On the bright side, fiscal cliff legislation extends all sorts of tax breaks that were in danger of expiring. These include expanded first-year expensing and bonus depreciation deductions for business equipment, tax-free charitable gifts from IRA accounts, expanded student loan interest, and even the abovethe-line deduction for educator expenses. The bill even extends a critical break for NASCAR track owners, letting them write off land improvements and support facilities over just seven years instead of fifteen! (If you happen to own a “motorsports entertainment complex,” you really need to call us for planning!) The tax provisions of the fiscal cliff legislation run over 80 pages. Even the Senate explanation takes up 15 pages. So we’re still doing our homework and sorting out all the opportunities. But we can promise you that we’re here to help make the best of the new law.

Allan J Rolnick is a CPA who has been in practice for over 30 years in Queens, NY. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at 718-896-8715 or at allanjrcpa@aol.com.

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In the Kitchen Naomi Nachman

y parents were visiting us from Australia, so I wanted our Shabbat food to be extra special. I made them some of my favorite fish dishes with the new recipes I created since I had last seen them. My mother is a gefilta fish maiven – which she picked up from her mother, my Bubbie, so I decided to make my Gefilta Fish Spiced Crab Cakes. My mother absolutely loved them – as did my

4-year old! I made a double batch so we could have them all the way through seuda shlishit. My parents also love salmon so, of course, I had to make my Nut Crusted Salmon (which they really enjoyed). I’ve included recipes for both dishes below.

Nut-Crusted Salmon with Creamy Chrain Sauce Ingredients 1/8 cup red horseradish 1/8 cup mayonnaise 1 cup shelled, salted pistachios ½ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 pounds salmon fillet (one whole side of a salmon)

Directions Mix the horseradish and mayonnaise together in a small bowl. Place the salmon on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the mixture over the fish and set aside. In a food processor, crush the

nuts until they are coarsely ground but not too fine. Add in the brown sugar and lemon juice, and mix until it looks like wet sand. Pat nut mixture on top of salmon and bake for 25 minutes at 350°.

Spiced Crab Cakes Ingredients 1 loaf gefilta fish defrosted, any brand your family likes 2 tablespoons curry powder

1 teaspoon dried cilantro 1 tablespoon dried dill ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cup panko crumbs, divided

Directions Place defrosted loaf into a mixing bowl and add rest of the ingredients including 1 cup of the panko crumbs and mix well. Take the extra 1 cup of panko crumbs and place in a small shallow bowl. Set aside. From the mixture, form patties about the size of your palm and then coat both sides in the panko crumbs. Set aside and repeat with remaining mixture.

On medium to high heat, fry the crab cakes for minutes on each side until cooked through. Place on paper towels after cooking.

Naomi Nachman moved from Australia approximately 20 years ago and, in 2004, started “The Aussie Gourmet” to cater weekly and Shabbat/Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities. Naomi is also sought after to teach cooking classes throughout the NY/NJ Metropolitan area (from Scarsdale to Boro Park, Manhattan to Teaneck, the Hamptons and Connecticut… and of course, The Five Towns). She has also taught classes in Florida, Australia and Israel. Naomi is a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been featured in cookbooks, a cooking CD and a variety of newspaper articles. Naomi currently lives in Woodmere, NY with her husband and 4 daughters.

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