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Which recipes from Kids Cooking Made Easy are best for kids to make as a summer activity? Leah: My 11- and 9-year-old girls love making hot pretzels. They invite some friends over and make the dough. While it’s rising, they clean up. Then they bake the pretzels and eat them as a snack. They are usually kind enough to save me one because it’s one of my favorite recipes. All the kids love making spray candy. We love them because you know what ingredients are going into the spray bottle, with no preservatives or artificial colors. The treat that we make together for after a meal is the Strawberry Coolatas or the Iced Vanilla shakes. It’s a great way to bribe

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Ingredients 1½ lbs sandwich steak ½ cup pineapple juice ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup honey 1½ tsp garlic powder Equipment 8 skewers

Preparation In a medium plastic or glass bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and garlic powder. Add sandwich steaks. Press down so meat is completely covered. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove steaks from marinade and thread onto skewers. – See page 26 Grease a grill pan or sauté pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat pan over medium-high hea When pan is hot, add skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

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Letters to Dear Editor, This week, a reader wrote a letter about people acting disrespectfully in the Catskills, causing a chilul Hashem. I would like to suggest that people read that letter and try their utmost to adhere to those admonitions every day—regardless of where they are. Blocking traffic, littering in stores, cutting in line, speeding and not using turn signals are behaviors that do not behoove anyone at any time. Let’s all be careful in how we act towards each no matter where we are— and no matter the season. Wishing your readers a safe, happy, and healthy summer, Elazar G.

10 years! What an amazing milestone and what an amazing zechut! 2,000 people have happily found their mate thanks to modern technology. I wish much continued success to SawYouAtSinai and to all the shadchanim out there who are working on behalf of the wonderful singles in our community. Chani Spira

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Dear Editor, I wish to commend Mr. Avi Heiligman on his wonderful columns. I found his article on the three Jewish generals who served with distinction in WWII to be informational and inspiring. D. G.

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the Editor at other people’s homes. During the summer, when barbecues are the norm, I find myself wanting to sample every delicious item on the menu. Last week, when perusing your paper, I read Aliza Beer’s tips on eating a healthier barbecue. Truth be told, I actually incorporated some of her tips the next day at a barbecue at my in-laws’ house. I came away feeling full but not stuffed and felt very happy with the food choices I made. Thank you for the wonderful advice! A Reader Dear Editor, Timing is everything… I usually leave work on time, but was kept a couple of minutes longer helping a patient on the phone. I now realize why that phone call came in, and why I had to be slightly delayed. I got into my car and started to drive down the block. As I approached the corner, a beautiful, very young, little girl was walking across the street, all alone, right in front of my car. She was barefoot and seemed a little scared and upset. I quickly stopped my car and went over to her. She had just gotten to the curb and onto the sidewalk. She was continuing to walk down the block, until I said Hi to her, and started talking to her. Trying to keep her and myself calm was no easy task. I looked at this precious, frightened child, who was about two years old, with her beautiful blond hair and innocent blue eyes, and had tremendous hakoras hatov to Hashem that I was the one who was given the zechus to find her and not a deranged, dangerous person who may have abducted and harmed her. I asked her what her name was, and she told me. She kept saying that she

was going to the “park.” She thought that her nanny was at the park. She pointed to the park at the end of the block, but I thought it would be wiser to see if she knew where she lived. At first I was going to take her in my car, to possibly take her to the police, but realized that there may be a frantic nanny searching the area for her, and she would not see her if she was inside my car. I took my newfound friend’s hand and we proceeded to walk together down the block, and back across the big street and down another long block, until the corner, where she pointed out her home. I knocked on the door, but got no response. I started to bang harder, and finally from the back of the house, the nanny came to the front. I’m not really sure if she even knew that the child was missing, but she said that she was looking around the house for her. I walked away teary-eyed and shaking. We hear of miracles every day. Hashem’s hand was truly protecting this beautiful little girl. I shudder to think what might have happened if that last minute call at work had not come through, and I would have left my office two minutes earlier today. I would not have seen this precious neshama crossing the street if I was not driving towards her in my car at the precise moment when I did. G-d’s plan is always the best plan for us. We see it over and over again. I pray that Hashem should continue to watch over her, as He did today, and protect and watch over all of k’lal Yisroel. May our stories always have happy endings. Esther Mochan Kew Gardens Hills, NY

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Global Grapes More Expensive Than Gold

Grapes are delicious. They are easy to eat, refreshing and delicious, and come in many tantalizing colors. But they are not worth $5,400. Apparently, a wedding hall in Japan does not agree. Recently, a 30-grape bunch of Ruby Romans, a Japanese specialty fruit that local Ishikawa prefecture producers first brought to market in 2008, sold for $5,400. Just 16,000 bunches will be sold this year— and only in the Ishikawa region. To be deemed a true Ruby Roman, a grape must meet a strict set of standards: each must weigh at least 20 grams, have a sugar content of more than 18 percent, and be a deep, cherry-tomato red in hue. Its flavor profile is said to be the perfect balance of sweet and juicy. And it’d better be! This isn’t the first time Ruby Romans have fetched a mind-boggling price. In 2011, an upscale Japanese pastry shop paid $6,400 for a single bunch, and in 2008, a hotel manager paid $910. Although such prices might not fly in the United States, in Japan, the fancy fruit market is thriving. Fruit there is expensive already and many people give grapes, melons and peaches as luxury gifts. The first ones of the season are especially high valued and will go for many hundred times the regular season selling price.

According to reports, they were jailed for “acting against national security, anti-regime propaganda and insulting religious values and Iranian leaders.” The eight who were convicted came from Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, Abadan and Kerman, and were each imprisoned for between 11 and 21 years. Their names were not revealed to the public. Access to social networks, including Twitter and Facebook, is routinely filtered by Iranian authorities, as are other websites that are considered un-Islamic or detrimental to the regime.

President Hassan Rouhani, a self-declared moderate, has promised greater tolerance on social, cultural and media issues – a vow that helped him defeat conservatives in last year’s election. But all vows aside, his fledgling push has been opposed by traditionalists and ultra-conservatives who hold sway in the establishment and key institutions including the judiciary. In May, eight people were sentenced to jail terms ranging from seven to 20 years for crimes including anti-regime propaganda posted on Facebook.

20 Killed in Major Moscow Subway Derailment

8 Jailed in Iran for Facebook Use On Monday it was reported that a revolutionary court in Iran has jailed eight young people for a total of 127 years for anti-regime posts on Facebook.

On Tuesday, at the height of the morning rush hour, a subway train derailed deep below the streets of Moscow. The crowded subway cars were

In News mangled and twisted after the impact, and at least 20 people were killed, with more than 150 hospitalized in the tragedy. The Moscow Metro is world-famous for its palatial interiors with mosaics, chandeliers and marble benches. Park Pobedy, where the derailment occurred, is Moscow’s deepest metro station — 84 meters (275 feet) below the surface — which made the rescue particularly difficult. The station serves the vast park where Russia’s World War II museum is located. It was unclear what caused the train to derail but officials have claimed that it was not an act of terrorism. Lines of inquiry included a fault in one of the cars or the sinking of the roadbed, according to Vladimir Markin, spokesman for Russia’s top investigative body. Of the 150 people reported injured, at least 50 were in grave condition, health officials said. One citizen of China and one citizen of Tajikistan were among those killed. Over 1,100 people were evacuated from the train, which was stuck between two stations, in a rescue operation that lasted at least seven hours.

By late afternoon, rescuers had recovered seven bodies and were working to extract 12 more trapped in two wrecked train cars, said Alexander Gavrilov, deputy chief of Moscow’s emergency services. One woman taken from the scene died at a Moscow hospital. In video released by the Emergency Situations Ministry, several wrecked train cars looked almost coiled, occupying the entire width of the tunnel. Workers were trying to force open the mangled doors of one car to retrieve bodies. Photos posted on social media sites showed passengers walking along the tracks in the dimly lit tunnel. “There was smoke and we were trapped inside,” one survivor said. “It’s a miracle we got out. I thought it was the end.” While officials have ruled out terrorism in this incident, terrorism in the city is all too common. More than 100 people have been killed in bombings on Moscow’s subway trains or near stations since 2000, including two bomb blasts on the same day in 2010 that killed a total of 40 people.

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The Week Germany Wins World Cup

It’s been an eventful and festive month in Brazil where soccer fans celebrated the 20th FIFA World Cup. It all finally came to an end on July 13 when Germany defeated Argentina, winning the World Cup for the fourth time; the last time was in 1990. This is the first European team to win soccer’s greatest prize on South American soil. The victory is being credited to substitute Mario Goetze. Those who know the game are saying that this athlete

displayed brilliant skills to decide a contest of outstanding quality. Goetze took a pass from the left from Andre Schurrle in the 113th minute of action, hugged it to his chest, and pivoted it past Sergio Romero and into the Argentina net. Goal! Leading up to this play, the scores had been tied. “For us, it really is a dream come true,” Goetze, who is 22-years-old, exclaimed. “I’m more than happy and I’m happy with the team and what happened here in Brazil. I guess it’s more or less indescribable how I feel. It is absolutely sensational.” Goetze had been sitting in for Miroslav Klose with just two minutes of regulation time remaining. The winning team received a whopping $35 million, while the runner up (Argentina) received $25 million— that’s not too bad for losing. This year’s tournament was the most expensive World Cup ever. The costs included building stadiums, arranging transportation, organizing security and prize money. This year all of that totaled an estimated $14-$16 billion.

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In News Spying Causes Tension Between U.S. and Germany

Tensions have grown between the U.S. and some of its allies over America’s spying policies. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a radio interview that new allegations of U.S. spying showed Berlin and Washington were completely at odds over how they viewed the role of intelligence. She also said she hoped German action would persuade the United States not to spy on their partners. Her comments came two days after her government told the CIA station chief in Berlin to leave the country in a dramatic display of anger after German officials unearthed two suspected spies. The scandal has chilled relations with Washington to levels not seen since Merkel’s predecessor opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. It follows allegations last year that American agents bugged Merkel’s phone. Asked how angry she was on hearing of the suspected spies, one of whom worked for German foreign intelligence (BND), the other at the defense ministry, Merkel said, “It is not about how angry I was. For me it is a sign that we have fundamentally different conceptions of the work of the intelligence services.” She added, however, that German intelligence agents continue to work well with Americans and she hoped this would continue. She also ruled out any disruption to negotiations between the European Union and the United States on a free trade agreement because of the disagreement.

Where Have All the Pirates Gone? Three years ago, Isse Yuluh’s pirate gang hijacked a yacht being sailed around the world by a Danish family

with three teens. The Danes were eventually freed for a ransom of $3 million. The pirate went to sea again. This time he returned to his beachfront base in northern Somalia with a Liberian-flagged oil tanker and an Emirati chemicals carrier, and their 48 crew members in tow. After 10 months of negotiations and a handover of $12 million, all were released. But despite being one of Somalia’s most feared and wealthiest gang leaders, Yuluh announced in May that he had “renounced piracy” and would tell his “fellow comrades to leave this dirty business, too.” Amazingly, Yuluh is not the first and not the only pirate to publicly announce his intention to quit the pirate business. Mohamed Abdi Hassan, another notorious pirate nicknamed Afweyne, or “Big Mouth,” said earlier he was getting out of the game.

So what is forcing these sea-thugs to put down their proverbial swords? Things are changing in East Africa’s high-profile pirate business: A combination of greater forces at sea and swifter justice on land means the bottom has fallen out of the kind of Somali piracy vividly depicted in “Captain Phillips,” the 2013 film about the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama. In 2011 at the height of piracy, 237 attacks took place in the zone of the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea, and the northwest Indian Ocean. So far in 2014, thankfully, there have been seven attacks, all of which failed, according to the International Maritime Bureau. The number of pirate hostages has also dropped, from 1,206 in 2011 to 38 today. In June, 11 sailors from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Iran, and India were freed after nearly four years, with little or no ransom paid. “With a few very small exceptions, we’ve had two years now without any successful piracy attacks,” says Alan Cole, regional coordinator of the mariContinued on page 14

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The Week time crime program for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). “What’s happened is that the odds of success for the pirates have dropped, and it’s become an increasingly hazardous business to be in,” Mr. Cole adds. “The chance of getting killed or captured is pretty high now, and watching so many men disappear off over the horizon and not coming back does suppress interest in this as a career path.” To be sure, security analysts caution that the shipping industry has taken these favorable outcomes as a reason to reduce expensive anti-piracy measures. But sailors beware: the pirates say they are simply waiting for international vigilance to slacken, at which point they will come roaring back. Somali pirate methods have been straightforward for much of the past decade: Gangs that gathered on land and shore were financed by faceless kingpins, mostly in Kenya or the United Arab Emirates. The gangs went to sea in “mother ships” stocked with many weeks’ worth of food, water, fuel, and weapons, towing litters of smaller skiffs behind them. Once a potential target was sighted, often hundreds of miles from Somalia’s shores, the skiffs were launched and would speed to the slow-moving prize ahead. Until recently, most commercial ships were undefended and pirates could easily board them. Then, the captured ships would be sailed to Somali waters to be followed by the first calls for ransom to owners or family. Everything captured was monetized – crew, cargo, and vessels. Hostages were mostly well treated and released without harm when an agreed-upon ransom was paid. Typically, the pirate gang then lived large on land for a week or two off their spoils, then went to sea again. Firhan Ali, a pirate who now finds himself unemployed, can testify from personal experience that these were “the good days.” He went to sea a dozen times, and was involved in five successful hijackings, including that of a Greek oil tanker he refuses to name. Today, Mr. Ali and his former comrades-in-arms say things are very different. “Life is pretty bad now,” Ali says. “What used to be my daily income is now my monthly income. It’s all a struggle to make ends meet. During the heydays, none of us expected such an inferior life could come back.” Now the world is fighting back. Three coordinated international naval forces run antipiracy patrols off Soma-

In News lia and justice systems can process and hold pirates throughout their sentences. Additionally, commercial ships generally have armed private security personnel onboard. “Because of frequent arrests of some of our top-notch guys, which disabled our coordination, hijackings have stopped,” pirate Ali says. “Every attempt ended up losing men and money. In the end, it looked like we were flogging a dying horse, and that discouraged everybody. Even our investors have lost hope. Enemy warships are watching every corner of the sea, and many of our heroes are still in jails.” Chillingly, though, Ali says he and his friends are not finished. “We are still eyeing the waters,” he says. “Chances will come. I’m very much in no doubt those good days will come back. It’s very hard for now, but after some coordination, we shall return, and we will be stronger.”

Putin’s Got Cuba’s Back

All children want is candy, and all politicians want is power. Vladimir Putin has set out on a Latin American tour in a strategic attempt to create stronger trade and diplomatic ties. On the first leg of his 5 day tour, the Russian president met Cuba’s Castro brothers. Putin laid a wreath at Revolution Square in Havana with Raúl Castro, the Communist island’s president. Later on in the day, Putin met with the longtime former dictator, Fidel Castro, for a private meeting. The meeting was quite lucrative for our neighbor to the south. Russia agreed to write off 90% of the impoverished island’s $35 billion (£20 billion) debts to Moscow and announced a series of oil and trade initiatives. Cuba is a supportive ally to Russia; it was a staunch supporter of Putin during the Ukraine crisis.

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The Week Announcing the initiatives, the Russian leader said that Russia was “interested in a strong, economically stable and politically independent united Latin America that is becoming an important part of the emerging polycentric world order.” The trip will conclude with a summit of the leaders of the emergent economic powers of the so-called BRICS states – Brazil, Russia, India, China

and South Africa. The formation of a new international development bank that will be portrayed as an alternative to Western-dominated institutions is expected to be unveiled at the summit in the Brazilian city of Fortaleza. This blossoming partnership and friendship seems to be Russia’s response to being omitted from recent gatherings of the G8 group of leading industrial powers.

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reality be a princess. And the ceremony is only done in order to boost the fishing haul along the Pacific coast.

I now pronounce you…man and crocodile. A tradition that is held annually in a southern region of Mexico has the mayor of the city and a crocodile tie the knot. But it’s not that strange, as the crocodile is believed by Mexicans to in

The villagers play music, dance and light fireworks to celebrate the matrimony. The festivities last for several days. No word yet on where the honeymoon will be but hopefully it’s somewhere with lots of sun, a pool, and small to medium sized animals for the bride and her friends to eat.

Malala Yousafzai Vows to Bring Back Our Girls

Malala Yousafzai has earned herself a reputation for being kind, dedicated, and an outspoken protector of human rights. The teenager was shot in the head by Taliban for campaigning for girls’ education. Her traumatic experience has not dissuaded her from getting involved with politics and campaigning against terrorist groups. Recently, Yousafzai vowed to do everything she could to help free a group of schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in April. On Sunday, the well-spoken and poised teenager met with parents of the girls in Nigeria. Several of the distraught parents broke down into tears as Malala addressed the crowd at a hotel in the capital Abuja. “I can see those girls as my sisters ... and I’m going to speak up for them until they are released,” said Malala, who celebrated her 17th birthday on Monday in Nigeria. “I’m going to participate actively in the ‘bring back our girls’ campaign to

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make sure that they return safely and they continue their education.” She continued, “I can feel ... the circumstances under which you are suffering. It’s quite difficult for a parent to know that their daughter is in great danger. My birthday wish this year is bring back our girls now and alive.” Malala won the European Union’s prestigious human rights award and was one of the favorites to win the Nobel Peace Prize last year.

Suicide Bomber Kills 89 in Afghanistan

On Tuesday, a suicide bomber blew up his car packed with explosives near

a busy market and a mosque in eastern Afghanistan, killing 89 people and wounding more than 40. The attack in the town of Urgun in Paktika province was the deadliest in months in Afghanistan, underscoring the country’s instability as foreign troops prepare to leave by the end of the year. Gen. Mohammad Zahir Azimi, the Defense Ministry spokesman, said the bomber detonated his explosives-laden vehicle as he drove by the crowded market in the remote town in Urgun district, close to the border with Pakistan. The explosion destroyed more than 20 shops and dozens of vehicles, he said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but the Taliban sent a statement to media denying their insurgent group was involved in the Paktika bombing and saying they “strongly condemn attacks on local people.” Sadly, Mohammad Reza Kharoti, the administrative chief of Urgun district, said that many of the victims were buried under the rubble. “It was a very brutal suicide attack against poor civilians,” he said. “There was no military base nearby.”

In News The bombing was also the first major attack since a weekend deal between the two Afghan presidential contenders brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry averted a dangerous rift in the country’s troubled democracy. One of the two, former Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, said that he would meet his rival, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah, on Tuesday to begin working out the framework for the next government, with participation from both camps and all communities in the country. Despite the truce between the two presidential contenders, the violence in the country continued unabated. Hours before the Paktika blast, a roadside bomb in eastern Kabul ripped through a minivan carrying seven employees of the media office of the presidential palace, killing two of the passengers. The explosion struck as the vehicle was taking the palace staffers to work. Five other people, including the driver, were wounded. The Taliban claimed responsibility for that attack. Roadside bombings are a major threat to both Afghan security forces

and civilians across the country. Such attacks have escalated as the Taliban intensifies their campaign ahead of the U.S.-led foreign forces’ withdrawal by the end of 2014.

Chinese Students Crush Americans in Financial Knowledge

People from China have a reputation for being studious and diligent, and apparently their hard work pays off. According to a new study, Chinese teenagers in Shanghai know more about money than American teens. According to a recent test admin-

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against humanity committed about 60 years ago. This is the first time since Communism collapsed in Romania 25 years ago that a former prison commander is being held responsible for the torture and murder of prisoners considered a threat to the country’s old order. Alexandru Visinescu is being tried for the deaths that took place under his command at Ramnicu Sarat prison from 1956 to 1963. Since authorities brought charges against him, Visinescu says people in the street have shoved him to the ground and called him a criminal. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and calls himself a scapegoat. “I only followed orders. They should ask those that gave the orders,” he says. “I am convinced they will do anything to take revenge.” He contests the number of deaths that prosecutors say happened under his command and denies mistreatment happened under his command that led to prisoners’ deaths. Former ministers, diplomats, army officers, farmers, priests and workers considered threats to the Communist regime were locked up in prisons from 1948 to 1964. Historians say one-fifth of the 500,000 who were incarcerated died. Prosecutors say 14 people died under Visinescu’s command, and they all showed signs of malnutrition according to doctors who signed the death certificates. They accuse Visinescu of denying medical treatment and postponing the hospitalization of gravely sick prisoners. “We were just following orders” sounds all too familiar to my ears…

Romanian Prison Guard on Trial for Crimes against Humanity

Yemen is a country that has become synonymous with terrorist hideouts. Near Al-Mahfad, Yemen, the remains of an al Qaeda camp have recently been sifted through. The findings show just how deeply al Qaeda has become embedded in southern Yemen. Locals in the nearby town of Al-Mahfad described how they had tolerated hundreds of militants for three years. Then in April, after the militants posted a video online boasting of their presence, U.S. drones and the Yemeni army attacked encampments in the region. The villagers say it was then that they asked the fighters to leave. “We didn’t realize they were that many until the night they all left. That last night when they withdrew, we saw all these

An 88-year-old will go on trial this week in Bucharest, Romania, for crimes

Cleaning Terror out of Yemen Proves Daunting

In News people, with families, more than 60, 70 cars,” said tribal leader Sheikh Nasser al-Shamee in Al-Mahfad.

Last month, the Yemeni army said 500 militants and 40 soldiers have been killed since it launched the offensive against the group in April. But al Qaeda seems to be very good at adapting to a new environment. So far, the raids like the one near Al-Mahfad have broken up the camps. But fighters seem to have simply moved into other parts of the country. In the days following the fighters’ departure from Al-Mahfad, al Qaeda gunmen raided local banks in Hadramawt province, some 300 miles away, suggesting they can travel quickly almost unchecked. At least 27 people were killed in that attack, one of several assaults around the country, including one on the presidential palace, in the past two months. “Using the army against al Qaeda has very limited utility and al Qaeda can adapt. It’s like going after a fly with a sledgehammer; it’s not effective,” Abulghani al-Iryani, a prominent Yemeni political scientist, pointed out.

Illegal Immigrant’s Body Transported Back to Guatemala Gilberto Francisco Ramos Juarez left Guatemala to the U.S. in pursuit of a better life. He wanted an education, he wanted a job, and he wanted to help support his family even at the young age of 15. Gilberto set out on a long and dangerous journey alone. Unfortunately, he never made it to the better life he dreamed of. His body was discovered nearly a month after his death in southern Texas. His decomposed corpse was found in Rio Grande Valley on June 15 less than a mile from the nearest U.S. home. Apparently, the teen got lost on his way north and likely died from exposure. Just last week, Gilberto’s body

was flown back to Guatemala City to his parents. Gilberto’s father, Francisco Ramos, accepted the coffin at the airport chapel with a heavy heart and a photograph of his young child. He travelled 200 miles from his town accompanied by family to accept his son’s body. Unfortunately, the boy’s mother was too ill to make the nine-hour trip. “I’m really sad because of his death,” Ramos said while holding the picture of his beloved son. His father said that the family had borrowed the $2,500 the boy needed to make the trip north and that they still owe the money.

The boy’s uncle, Catarino Ramos, said workers make about $3.50 for a day’s work where they live in the mountains of northern Guatemala. “He left because of poverty, because he wanted to help buy his mother’s medicine,” he said. The United States projects that about 60,000-90,000 unaccompanied minors will attempt to illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border by the end of the year.

Israel Hamas Rejects Ceasefire Despite an Egyptian-initiated ceasefire proposal, Hamas continued to rain rockets throughout Israel on Tuesday. In retaliation, the IAF carried out a devastating series of airstrikes on thirty targets throughout the Gaza Strip on Tuesday evening. The targets included 20 underground rocket launchers which included medium-range launchers, tunnels, a facility for storing weapons, and an operations base used by senior Islamic Jihad members. In addition, the IDF struck a terrorist in northern Gaza who was in the last stage of preparing a rocket attack on Israel, the military said. Speaking earlier on Tuesday about

the IDF’s move to resume the fight against terror organizations in Gaza, OC Southern Command Maj.-Gen. Sami Turgeman said, “The cabinet took a decision to hold [our] fire. In light of the continuation of rocket fire by Hamas and other terror organizations, we are working as we have done in recent days – with force and against the components of Hamas’s operational infrastructure.”

“Hamas launched this operation and brought significant damage on all of its operational infrastructures,” Turgeman added. During the operation, Hamas failed to surprise Israel from the air, land, or sea, he stated. The IDF targeted homes of senior Hamas leaders and field commanders that acted as war rooms and weapons storage facilities, Turgerman said. “Hamas’s flagship project – the attack tunnels – has been exposed, and we succeeded in disrupting its will and ability to carry out an underground attack,” Turgeman added. “We have not activated all of our capabilities. We have additional capabilities and plans. If we are required to activate them, we will do so with full force,” he vowed. “Our job as the military is to supply to the government and general staff all of the operations that can and should be taken. The Southern Command, along with other bodies, built these plans and capabilities,” he said. A ground offensive is one of a set of plans, but Turgeman was reluctant to give away army secrets, adding, “I don’t think it’s right to declare what we are about to do. We will continue to follow what is happening on the ground, and we will activate plans in accordance with decisions by the government and general staff.”

Turkish PM: Israeli MK like Hitler Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not afraid to voice his anti-Israel rhetoric. On Tuesday, Erdogan gave a fiery anti-Israel speech in which

In News he said Turkey and Israel’s ties will not be normalized as long as Israel continues to “kill innocent children and continue its operations in Gaza.” The Turkish prime minister referred to a female MK, Ayelet Shaked, who allegedly said “all Palestinians are our enemies,” adding that “this mentality is no different to that of Hitler,” Turkish daily Hurriyet reported. “If these words were said by a Palestinian, the whole world would have denounced it,” Edrogan added. Erdogan’s comments are a bit delayed. His supposed quote of Shaked referred to an article by now-deceased Makor Rishon editor Eli Elitzur from 2002, at the height of the Second Intifada, which the Bayit Yehudi MK posted on her Facebook wall on July 1. “The Palestinian people declared war on us, and we must fight back. Not an operation, not low-intensity, not destroying terror infrastructure…This is a war between two nations. Who is the enemy? The Palestinian people. Why? Ask them, they started,” Elitzur’s column read.

When asked to comment on Erdogan’s statement, Shaked’s spokeswoman Tal Benesh quipped that this is “the end to all-inclusive vacations,” referring to the resorts Israelis like to visit in Turkey. On Monday, the designated representative of the Iranian Jewish community in Iran’s parliament lambasted Israel’s actions in Gaza, and drew comparisons between the Jewish state and Nazi Germany. “The Zionist regime’s crimes are reminiscent of the actions taken by the German Nazis during the first and second world wars,” Siamak Moreh Sedgh told Fars News Agency. The legislator added that Israeli treatment of the Palestinians reminded him of the Saddam Hussein’s crimes against Iran and Iraq’s Shiite community. In Iran, five seats in parliament are reserved for recognized religious minorities — one for a Jew, two for Christians and two for Zoroastrians. Moreh Sedgh, a 50-year-old physician, who also serves as director of the Tehran Jewish Committee, has represented his

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The Week community in parliament since 2012. He has criticized Israel on numerous occasions, and has dubbed the Jewish state’s treatment of Palestinians “inhuman.” Furthermore, in May 2008, Moreh Sedgh said that Iran’s Jewish community would not mark Israel’s 60th anniversary. “We are in complete disagreement with the behavior of Israel,” Moreh Sedgh said at the time, adding that in Gaza Israel displayed “anti-human behavior… they kill innocent people.” In an interview with Russia Today in 2010, Moreh Sedgh denied that anti-Semitism existed in Iran, claiming it was a uniquely European phenomenon. “Jews are safe in Iran. There has never been a single instance of anti-Semitism in Iranian society. This phenomenon belongs to the European, Christian world,” he said. Seems like we don’t need non-Jews to be anti-Semitic if our own representatives hurl disparaging remarks against us.

Israeli Billionaire David Azrieli Dies Billionaire businessman and philanthropist David Azrieli died at the age of

92 in Canada last Wednesday. Azrieli was a Holocaust survivor born in Poland in 1922. When the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939, Azrieli, 17 at the time, left home and began his threeyear journey to Israel.

The self-made billionaire designed the iconic Azrieli Towers and owned the group that manages some of Israel’s largest malls. He also designed the Malka Mall in Jerusalem, which for a while was considered the largest mall in the Middle East. His daughter, Danna, documented his unusual experiences during and after the war in a book, One Step Ahead, which was published in 1999. Azrieli studied architecture at Technion, but quit his studies to join the army during the 1948 War of Independence. He became one of Israel’s most

In News prominent architects, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, although he did not complete his degree until the 1990s. He had an estimated net worth of $3.1 billion as of March 2013. Azrieli was ranked the ninth wealthiest Canadian and 401st richest man in the world by Forbes. He is survived by his wife and four children. Danna, his daughter, is expected to take his place as head of the business, the Azrieli Group.

Three to Be Indicted in Murder of Palestinian Teen On Monday, officials announced that three Jewish boys will be indicted for murder over the brutal killing of a Palestinian teenager, as it emerged their initial target was an eight-year-old child. According to a statement given to Petah Tikvah magistrates court near Tel Aviv, a 29-year-old man and two minors aged 17 are to be charged on counts of murder, kidnapping with intent to murder, arson and attempted arson, all committed “on racist-nationalistic grounds,” police said.

Mohammed Abu Khder, 16, was kidnapped from east Jerusalem on July 2 and burned to death by Jewish extremists in a suspected revenge attack for the abduction and killing of three Israeli teenagers. The brutal murder triggered days of violent protests in east Jerusalem that quickly spread to Arab towns across Israel, with stone-throwers fighting battles with riot police. Seven arrests were made in connection to the teen’s murder. Ultimately, three suspects had confessed to the killing and carried out a reenactment for investigators. They had decided to kill an Arab, and equipped themselves with cable ties, petrol and other materials, and had randomly chosen Abu Khder as their victim. On July 1, the suspects had tried to kidnap an eight-year-old child elsewhere in east Jerusalem, but were thwarted by the child’s mother. Police said the three had searched several east Jerusalem neighborhoods in search of a victim before happening on Abu Khder. After forcing him into the car, they struck him on the head and drove to a forest in west Jerusalem, where they poured flammable liquid on him and set him alight. Israeli media said the defense strategy of the 29-year-old prime suspect would be mental instability, with reports saying he had previously been in psychiatric treatment after trying to strangle his infant daughter.

Killer of IDF Soldier Sentenced to Life On Monday, the Palestinian teenager who stabbed IDF soldier Eden Atias to death on an Afula bus last November was sentenced to life, plus three years. The 16-year-old, whose name was withheld due to his age, is a resident of the West Bank city of Jenin and was residing illegally in Israel prior to perpetrating the attack. The 19-year-old soldier was asleep on the bus when he was stabbed 17 times by his attacker. “The defendant chose not to stab the Border policeman who sat a short distance away from him, and deliberated whether to hurt the male or female soldier on the bus,” the court decision said, according to Channel 2. “After cold, calculated consideration, he decided to attack and stab the male soldier, because he thought that if he attacks the female soldier, the male soldier would come to her aid.” Continued on page 26

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He was traveling to his base after a sick leave. During his interrogation, the suspect claimed that he had acted to avenge his relatives, who are imprisoned in Israel for terrorist activity. Reports have indicated two of his family members are in jail for convictions related to the murder of Israelis. The court claimed the murder was on “ideological grounds,” the “murder of Jews for being Jewish.” The teenage killer was indicted in December and convicted in June.

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place outside the parliament building in Oslo and the Quai d’Orsay, home of the French Foreign Ministry, in Paris.

As Operation Protective Edge advances, many rallies are being seen throughout the world. Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators massed outside the Israeli embassy in London this week, calling for an end to “Israeli aggression” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Similar gatherings took

Signs held high by those gathered in protest read: “Gaza: End the Siege” and “Freedom for Palestine,” and one of the more than dozen protesters atop a double decker bus held a sign which said, “Judaism rejects the Zionist state and condemns its criminal siege and occupation.” Others decried the “Palestinian Holocaust” and called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “rabid evil mass murderer; Hitler’s clone.” Obviously, Europe is not the only continent to see protests in support of Hamas. Hundreds of Jordanians took to the streets of Amman demanding the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador. They called for Arab states to intervene to protect the inhabitants of Gaza. Some 2,000 residents of Tunisia, mostly of the Islamist party, shouted support for Hamas and waved Palestinian flags, and hundreds of Palestinians in Lebanon protested the war against Hamas.

“Fatah Feminists” Glorify Suicide Bombers

If you are “Friends” with Fatah, one look at their Facebook page will tell you what they think about a woman’s proper role in society. Fatah is the PLO faction headed by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. A short “feministic” video clip was posted on the Fatah movement’s official Facebook page this week. The film hyped a female army unit training to launch rockets at Israel and presented suicide bombers as role models for the Palestinian population.

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Exceptional Civilians Awarded Presidential Medal

In another two weeks, Shimon Peres will no longer be the president of Israel. But in the meantime, he gave out five Presidential Medals of Distinction this week to Ruth Dayan, Stef Wertheimer,

Kamal Mansour, Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, and the son of the late Prof. Reuven Feuerstein, who accepted the award for his father. The medal was initiated by Peres in order to award civilians for their outstanding work in the same way that outstanding military personnel are recognized. Peres said the five honorees were chosen because they are superb role models for the younger generation. Each

In News recipient had to struggle against odds – either by circumstance or because most people did not believe in what they were doing and tried to discourage them. In spite of the odds, they all persevered and have succeeded in their respective fields. Dayan was honored for her humane values and her contributions to society. Wertheimer, 87, a former Member of Knesset, is one of the country’s indus-

trial pioneers. He started with a small tool-cutting factory in the backyard of his home in Nahariya, and built the ISCAR hi-tech empire, which includes industrial parks in the Galilee, and the Negev where Jews and Arabs work side by side. Mansour, born in 1931, served every president of Israel since Zalman Shazar appointed him half a century ago. Peres lauded, “He speaks eight languages, but

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sell for up to $4 a dozen — nearly double what those staples cost elsewhere on Long Island. Gasoline prices are 50 cents to a dollar more a gallon at most stations in the Hamptons. One woman explained, “The image is that we’re all pretty much rich, hoity-toity, well-to-do people,” she said. “And while you do have some of those people, a majority of us are still working class.”

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The Week the most important language he speaks is the language of peace.” Lau, 77, the chief rabbi of Tel Aviv and a former chief rabbi of Israel, has had an impact on all sectors of society through the power of his oratory. Peres noted that Lau was a child Holocaust survivor who came out of the camps and became a great spiritual leader in Israel and instrument of Holocaust memory. Feuerstein created a revolution in cognitive psychology and education, teaching children with developmental problems how to overcome them to develop their full potential. He died on April 29. His son, Rabbi Rafi Feuerstein, who is carrying on his work, accepted the medal in his name.

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In May it was revealed that around 2,000 eight graders in Rialto Unified School District were given an in-class essay assignment in which they were asked to consider if the Holocaust was “an actual historical event” or if it might have been “a propaganda tool that was used for political and monetary gain.” The project was meant to help students develop their critical thinking skills. They were directed to “research” the issue and take a position on it, supporting their conclusion with “textual evidence” – printouts of information culled from three websites, one of which was a Holocaust denial site. Eventually, 50 of those students used the assignment and their eighth grade advanced critical thinking skills to conclude that the Holocaust did not occur. When news of the assignment broke, school officials attempted to assuage angry community members by stating that no students came to the conclusion that the Holocaust did not occur. But an investigation by the Los Angeles Daily News proved otherwise. The paper asked for and received copies of the students’ essays, and had staff members read through them. The staffers found “at least 50 essays [that] denied or doubted the Holocaust occurred.” “Even many students who agreed the Holocaust occurred said there were good reasons to believe it had not or that elements of the historical record were actually hoaxes,” the Daily News reports. The paper provides several chilling excerpts. One student declared there was no way the Holocaust occurred because the Nazis “would have had to have killed 187 people an hour in order to kill 6 million people. Therefore it is impossible.” Another flatly asserted that the Holocaust is “a profitable hoax made by the

Jews to obtain land, money and power.” One student concluded: “With the evidence that was given to me, it clearly was obvious” that the Holocaust never occurred “and I wouldn’t know why anyone would think otherwise.” Several students based their skepticism on arguments put forth by discredited Holocaust denier Fred A. Leuchter, who has argued the Nazis never used gas chambers to kill Jews. One student wrote that if the Nazis “would have even experimented [with] these so called gas chambers, the Nazis would have died also, so I do not believe in gas chambers.” Another made a similar argument: “If gassing would have occurred everyone [nearby] would have died, because the floors had cracks in the floor and holes in the wall.” Still another asserted, “There is no significant cyanide traces in any of the alleged gas chambers. So any open minded person can easily be persuaded to believe that the gassings were a hoax.” Some students even used the “evidence” provided by their teachers to declare that “The Diary of Anne Frank” – the first-hand account of Nazi atrocities that students had been assigned to read earlier – was a fraud. Perhaps the most troubling aspect of this assignment is that some Rialto teachers praised Holocaust denying students for their well-reasoned arguments, as determined by comments found on the students’ essays examined by Daily News staffers. “You did well using the evidence to support your claim,” one teacher wrote to a student who had concluded the Holocaust “was a fake” and a “hoax.” Even though it has now been exposed that several dozen Rialto students were turned into Holocaust deniers by this assignment, district officials are still refusing to identify the educators responsible for creating the lesson. Officials won’t even say whether or not the responsible parties have been – or will be – disciplined. School officials have apologized for the assignment and pledge that it won’t be used again. The southern California district also attempted to undo some of the damage by sending its eighth graders to the Museum of Tolerance. But Neal Fialkow, a Pasadena attorney who reviewed the students’ essays, is still troubled by the entire incident. “When you took a look at the way the assignment is created and written, it causes all of these impressionable children to start their essays with ‘in my

In News opinion, the Holocaust did exist,’” Fialkow told the Daily News. “So it puts in the seed of doubt.”

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Want to live like a defense secretary? Now you can. Former Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld has just listed the D.C. home that he bought when President George W. Bush gave him his post in 2001. The home, in Washington’s diplomatic Kalorama neighborhood, officially hit the public market on July 8. It has 7 bedrooms and 7 baths in about 5,000 square feet of living space, with “embassy-sized entrance-level reception rooms.” It’s directly across the street from the French ambassador’s house. Rumsfeld and his wife, Joyce, bought the home in February 2001, just a few weeks after he was sworn in as Bush’s defense secretary on January 20. Rumsfeld has lived in Washington off and on for decades, having served as a congressman, as a White House chief of staff, and as secretary of defense to President Gerald Ford in the mid-1970s as well. It’s been a good investment, assuming they can get their asking price. The Rumsfelds paid $3.35 million in 2001 and are asking $4.5 million for the home.

NY to Get $182M of Citi’s $7B Settlement As part of Citigroup’s massive $7 billion federal settlement, New York State will receive $182 million. The settlement stems from an investigation into its mortgage securities practices in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. According to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office, roughly half of New York’s share will go to programs that help New Yorkers who are struggling to hold onto their homes, includ-

The money can also assist local governments with community revitalization efforts, including land banks, and legal services and housing counseling agencies that provide no-cost representation through the attorney general’s Homeowner Protection Program. Schneiderman said the settlement, announced on Monday, would stand as punishment for “the misconduct that led to the crash of the housing market and the collapse of the American economy.” Even so, Citi stands to benefit from restructuring these loans as well, because it means the bank won’t take a loss on properties that would otherwise go into foreclosure. If Citi reduces interest rates, offers principal forgiveness on certain loans, and gives financial assistance for downpayments, “the bank is now not in a situation where they’re going to lose as much,” said Susan Cotner, executive director of the Affordable Housing Partnership. While Citi must portion out $90 million to different forms of consumer relief enumerated in the settlement, Schneiderman’s office noted that the distribution is at the bank’s discretion. Citi will also pick the recipient organizations, though they must be approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Housing experts said giving Citi this kind of discretion make this settlement unique from settlements with other financial institutions.

First Smallpox Scare in Decades The last time smallpox was seen was 1979—until last week. Vials of the virus were found in a National Institute of Health research building that was unequipped and unapproved to handle the deadly pathogen, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because it’s so infectious, the smallpox virus is considered a bioterrorism threat and is only permitted in two labs in the world: one at the CDC’s Atlanta headquarters and another at the VEC-

TOR Institute in Russia. The newly discovered vials violate an international agreement reached in 1979 aimed at keeping the virus eradicated while allowing some scientists to continue studying it. The vials were found in a cold storage room in the Bethesda, Maryland, research building. It’s unclear how long they had been in the storage room, which is kept at 5 degrees Celsius. But the boxes holding them may date back to the 1950s, according to CDC spokesman Tom Skinner. “At the end of the day, we don’t know why [the vials] showed up,” Skinner said, adding that the samples do not pose any threat to public health.

Scientists found six freeze-dried vials labeled as containing Variola – the virus that causes smallpox – and 10 other vials with unclear labeling information in a cold storage room that is owned by the FDA. The CDC was informed of the discovery and sent a three-person team to transport the vials via a government plane to its main campus in Atlanta for further testing, Monroe said. They will be destroyed under close surveillance by the World Health Organization. Smallpox killed a third of those who contracted it for about 3,000 years until it was declared globally eradicated by routine vaccination in 1979, according to the World Health Organization. We are not vaccinated for it anymore, making the threat of an outbreak very devastating.

Obama Lunches in Texas It is basic etiquette that kids learn in preschool: “Don’t cut in line.” But apparently our president doesn’t think it applies to him. Last week, Obama stopped by the famed barbecue joint, Franklin’s in Austin, Texas, and went right to the front of the line, a line that sometimes runs two to three hours long. In order to appease the family who

should’ve been next in line, the president offered to pay for their lunch. “Hold on, how many folks are y’all feedin’?” the president joked as Bruce Finstad of Houston and his daughter took advantage of their luck and ordered three pounds of beef, two pounds of ribs, a half-pound of sausage, and a half pound of turkey.

The bill totaled more than $300. The president didn’t have enough cash to cover the tab so he opted to put it on his credit card instead. After the episode, the restaurant ran a friendly poll asking customers whether they thought it was okay that Obama cut the line. The majority of those polled agreed with the president’s actions; 145 said it was okay he jumped the line and only 55 felt it was unfair. Obama then headed back to Air Force One to end a two-day swing through Colorado and Texas, part of his efforts to escape the political paranoia of Washington to hang out with “real” Americans.

Giant Snails Seized

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Municipal IDs Coming to New York in 2015 Starting in January 2015, any New Yorker will be able to get an ID card— including illegal immigrants. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said

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“This is about normalizing and improving people’s lives,” the Democratic mayor said, describing New York as “a beacon of hope and inclusion.” Applicants of the municipal ID card “will not be asked about their immigrant status,” said the mayor. They will simply need to prove their identity and residency in New York. For the first year, the ID card will be completely free. The new card will also be useful for homeless people and individuals just released from prison.

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The Week According to the US Census Bureau, the city is home to 8.4 million residents, with more than a third born overseas. Municipal ID cards already exist in several big U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington.

Bergdahl Back on Duty

For five years, the U.S. Army searched for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl and begged the Taliban to release the U.S. soldier. On May 31, Bergdahl was handed over to Special Forces in Afghanistan but his status seemed unclear. Investigators are working to clear up what exactly happened five years ago: was Bergdahl kidnapped or did he abandon his post and willingly join the Taliban, a group with which he sympathizes?

On Monday, the Army announced that Bergdahl had been assigned to a base in Texas. His return to duty—even if it is a desk job—sets the stage for investigators to start their investigation. Bergdahl has been decompressing and recuperating from the effects of captivity since his arrival there from a base in Germany. Since his release in May, he has been debriefed for any possible intelligence he might have gleaned in his time with the Taliban. Otherwise, he has been gently coaxed back into a normal routine and a normal life, both physically and psychologically. Bergdahl’s case is one of the most extraordinary of recent times — for the length of his captivity, for his apparent decision to abandon his unit during a combat deployment, and for the controversy triggered by the circumstances of his release on May 31. The U.S. gave up five top Taliban commanders imprisoned at the military prison at Guantanamo Bay in exchange for Bergdahl’s freedom. It’s not clear when Bergdahl will face investigators on the disappearance probe, whose findings will help determine whether the 28-year-old is

In News prosecuted for desertion or faces any other disciplinary action. Numerous other questions are lingering, including whether Bergdahl will collect the estimated $300,000 in back pay he has accumulated over the past five years.

The Facebook Officer

Police Officer Mary Ferguson earns $194,000 a year, but don’t worry—the city of Menlo Park isn’t footing the bill. Facebook is. The 34-year-old officer is sometimes referred to as “The Facebook Cop,” not because she’s in love with social media. Ferguson’s salary and benefits are paid entirely by Facebook Inc. Her primary duties include keeping children in school, working with juvenile offenders and helping large local businesses (like Facebook) prepare for emergencies like fire, earthquakes or violent intruders. So what’s a day like in the life of The Facebook Cop? Recently, she visited the home of a teenager in Menlo Park who had been missing school and was on probation. She asked the teen’s father, Efrain Garcia, if he regularly checks his son’s Facebook page. When he answered that he didn’t, she assured him that she did—using an alias as part of her job not to reveal her identity to other Facebook users. “I’ll keep my eye on him,” she promised. She also offered advice on certain summer programs and said she’d keep an eye on an older man who was hanging around with the teen at night. Mr. Garcia seemed satisfied with her plan to aid him. Informed that Facebook was paying her salary, he said, “I think it’s a good idea—it’s what the community needs.” Company-funded police officers aren’t new, but neither are they widespread. In the 1990s, tech companies helped pay for and equip computer-crime task forces at local police departments. Companies and homeowners associations often hire off-duty officers for security. Shopping malls frequently

share the cost of an officer to patrol and deal with theft. For their part, Facebook and Menlo Park leaders say the agreement is a no-strings-attached gift. But police ethicists are concerned about possible conflicts of interest. And some longtime residents say it isn’t a wholly altruistic endowment, being part of a larger effort to clean up Menlo Park’s historically lower-income Belle Haven neighborhood, where crime is more prevalent and where Facebook is expanding its sprawling headquarters. Facebook, the largest employer in town with more than 3,500 local workers, says it doesn’t expect special treatment. The company has its own security team, headed by a former Secret Service agent, Facebook said. “We just identified a need in the community,” said Genevieve Grdina, a company spokeswoman. “It’s not the ‘Facebook officer’; it’s the officer for the whole community.” The company also helped pay for a new police substation in Belle Haven. Facebook put up about $200,000 toward its design and construction, and is paying the bulk of the $44,400 annual rent for the location, which houses a handful of officers and staff, according to the city and the company. The contributions come as Facebook expands its campus and works with a developer to build 394 housing units within walking distance where employees can live. “Facebook moved into a part of town that was blighted, that was hurting,” said Menlo Park Mayor Ray Mueller. “One of the first things we’re seeing is this public safety net coming down to protect everyone,” he added, referencing the new police substation and the officer. Matt Henry, a lifelong Belle Haven resident and past president of an area neighborhood association, said he believes the arrangement is more about what Facebook needs. “They’re a little nervous about being over here,” he said. “They look at the crime stats—they want everything to be cleaned up, so they said, ‘Let’s put the police nearby.’” Mayor Mueller disputes that suggestion. “Anyone who has the perception that Facebook is trying to protect themselves really doesn’t understand the situation,” he said. “That place is a fortress—they don’t need the Menlo Park Police to protect them.” And Facebook has been a relatively quiet neighbor since it moved in 2½ years ago, says Commander Bertini. Continued on page 38

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The Week How Do You Measure Up?

Do you ever wonder if simple details in your life are similar or different than your neighbor or co-worker? Yahoo’s Buzz Feed collected some interesting data to satisfy those who tend to wonder how they measure up. While they couldn’t tell us if we consume more or less calories than the average American or how much time we waste on the internet, they were able to provide us with some factual data. The average American has about $3,100 in their checking account (is that before or after paying your monthly

rent/mortgage?). If you have a retirement account and you are between the ages of 25 and 32, you probably have about $12K in your retirement account; if you’re a little older (between 33 and 44), you have closer to $61K. In a generation of high unemployment rates, there are many adults still living with their parents; 44% of unemployed 18-34 year olds still board with mom and dad. Free food! Free laundry! Free phones! For those of us who do work, we spend an average of 32.69 hours working each week and 7.8 hours sleeping each night. The unemployed get to snooze a little longer—they spend an average of 8.7 hours sleeping. The average age for tying the knot is 29 for men and 27 for women, and it takes the average American 5 to 25 years to pay off their student loans. If you’re feeling guilty that you haven’t been to the gym lately, don’t worry, you’ve got company. 67% of people with gym memberships don’t actually go to the gym. Instead, they are spending their time cooking (about 33 minutes a day) and reading (about 5.42

In News hours a week). Apparently, in our society numbers do matter.

That’s Odd The End of Archie

Since the winter of 1942, Archie Andrews has warmed America’s heart.

Now, it seems that Archie will finally meet his Maker. On Wednesday, Archie, in the comic titled “Life with Archie,” will be killed by another character. “The way in which Archie dies is everything that you would expect of Archie,” eulogizes Jon Goldwater, Archie Comics publisher and co-CEO. “He dies heroically. He dies selflessly. He dies in the manner that epitomizes not only the best of Riverdale but the best of all of us. It’s what Archie has come to represent over the past almost 75 years.” Obviously, Archie’s demise can be said to be a publicity stunt, but Goldwater insists that Archie’s death is more natural. “Archie is not a superhero like all the rest of the comic book characters,” said Goldwater. “He’s human. He’s a person. When you wound him, he bleeds. He knows that. If anything, I think his death is more impactful because of that. We hope by showing how something so violent can happen to Archie, that we can — in some way — learn from him.” I’m sure there are many things we can learn from this brilliant, lovable— but completely fabricated—character.

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The Week The Golden Arches Wedding Package Talk about McTacky. Couples in Hong Kong are so enamored with McDonald’s that the store has been offering weddings for their patrons. The McDonald’s weddings started in 2011 and now 15 stores offer a wedding package.

“We started the program because many customers tell us that McDonald’s is where they first started dating,” McDonald’s spokeswoman Jessica Lee said. The store has it down to a science. Couples can choose from different wedding packages which include a two-hour rental of the store’s wedding venue, 50 invitations (personalized with the McDonald’s logo), an apple pie display (in their boxes), and even a pair of McDonald’s balloon wedding rings. Oh, and in case their guests are just as crazy about Mickey D’s, the new couple can give out crystal McDonald’s houses to their well-wishers along with McDonaldland characters. As the McDonald’s website says, “All you need to do is to be there and enjoy the moment of your lifetime.” And, yes, you can have fries with that.

Not Quite High School Musical

Three kids from Brooklyn are doing more than their summer homework this

In News season. Guitarist Malcolm Brickhouse, 13, bassist Alec Atkins, 13, and drummer Jarad Dawkins, 12, are the three members of the heavy metal band “Unlocking the Truth” from New York City. These kids are serious musicians. So serious that even Sony has noticed their act and has signed them up for a potential $1.7 million deal. “The record deal is awesome,” Jarad revealed. “This is something we always wanted.” The band was founded in 2007 by lifelong friends Malcolm and Jarad. When they were young children, Malcolm’s father would take them to wrestling shows, where the background music was inspirational for the boy. “It’s just fun. It’s exciting,” Malcolm said. The pair said they became serious about music in 2012, and recruited Alec to join them, teaching him how to play bass from scratch. At first, students would tease them for their choice of clothes and accessories, but once the trio became famous, that all changed. The band made up to $1,600 per day playing on the streets of New York City before being discovered and brought on the Vans Warped Tour and as an opening act for a major band in Las Vegas. They have also been featured in a Cole Haan ad and an ad for Beats by Dre, which gave them unimpeachable street cred and changed the way they were treated in school. “They say, ‘Oh, I saw your commercial, you’re so cool. That’s Mr. Rock Star, you don’t know me anymore, Mr. Rock Star,’” Alec said. “Once they have seen the commercial, they are all like ‘Oh my G-d, you were in that commercial!’ Yes, I was,” Jared declared. Now the band is playing at bigger and bigger venues and Sony has committed to producing at least two albums with the band, with an option to produce four more. If Sony produces all six albums, the boys could net as much as $1.7 million. Aside from the boys, no one is more excited for them than their manager, Malcolm’s mother, Annette Jackson, and their biggest cheerleader, Malcolm’s father, Tracey Brickhouse. “I never thought that taking these kids to see WWE Wrestling and watching Japanese cartoons would inspire them … I can’t sleep at night because there are so many things happening,” Brickhouse said. “I sleep and I eat and I drink these kids, it might sound like I am bragging about these kids, but I am the proudest dad in the world. Sometimes I

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be relic and you’ll be able to tell your grandchildren that you devoured the last Crumbs cupcake.” Elsewhere on the auction site, hungry cake eaters can all get in on the action, with a peanut butter, red velvet, and cookies and cream being sold for only $275. Its description reads: “Crumbs bake shop closed its doors forever today so get them while they last and share them with the ones you love.” Stale cupcakes? No thanks, I’ll take a Dunkin’ donut.

The Babe Hits another Homerun Can’t some people just let go already?! After last week’s closing of the Crumbs Bakeshop bakery chain, auctioneers on eBay are hoping that some cupcake fanatics are willing to pony up some serious dough for the last of the confections. One seller is hoping for $250 for what is supposedly the “last cupcake sold” at Crumbs. It was sold at the 42nd street location in NYC at 2:43pm the day the store closed. The Birthday Cake flavored cupcake is being marketed as the “Holy Grail” of cupcakes (whatever that’s worth) and the seller urges you to “bid on this still-delicious soon-to-

He’s been gone for decades by now, but El Bambino keeps on working the record books. The 1918 contract between Babe Ruth and the Boston Red Sox was recently sold at auction in Baltimore for an impressive $1 million. However, the ball that he swatted over the fence for the first time in Yankee Stadium did not reach

In News the minimum winning bid that night. Close to three dozen Babe artifacts were up for sale at the Sports Legend Museum. Recently, a bat that Ruth used from 1916 to 1918 went for $214,000. Also sold that night were Mickey Mantle’s glove and Roy Campanella’s MVP award. Both went for $180,000. Homerun!

Royally Spoiled Some people just don’t understand the meaning of “fairy tale.” A Virginia man who promised his daughter that she would be a princess one day flew to Africa to claim some unsettled land for his daughter’s kingdom. Jeremiah Heaton flew to Bir Tawil, an 800-square mile mountainous patch between Sudan and Egypt, and planted a flag there, laying claim to his family’s place of rule. The brilliant idea came about after his daughter, Emily, kept on pestering him about being a princess one day. “Over the winter, Emily and I were playing and she has a fixation on princesses. She asked me in all seriousness if she’d be a real princess someday and I said she would,” Heaton said.

Million Dollar Car Crash Valet driver is not synonymous with race car driver. At least that’s what guests at a high end hotel in Delhi learned. Videos on the hotel’s CCTV captured a driver trying to maneuver a guest’s Lamborghini Gallardo to the front of the line at the hotel entrance. With just a tap of the driver’s foot on the accelerator, the speedster lurched violently ahead and spun into three cars which were ahead in line. Bystanders that found themselves in the path of the vehicle were thankfully able to jump out of the way. The car ended up in a barricade twenty feet later.

Earlier in the week, a Lamborghini upended a bicyclist at the finish line of a bike race after clipping the biker with its side mirror. Let’s hope the Geico Gecko was pedaling not far behind.

Seven Sets of Tefillin Lost & Found Heaton is calling the patch of desert the Kingdom of North Sudan and has begun insisting his daughter be addressed as Princess Emily. He plans on pursuing formal recognition with other African nations. Although several attempts to claim the area have been made online, Mr. Heaton feels his stands the most chance of success as he actually travelled to the area in June and planted a flag in the ground – the flag features a family crest designed by his three children. The new royal family (Princess Emily plus her two brothers Princes Justin and Caleb) hopes to “turn North Sudan into an agricultural hub for the area,” says their (royal) dad. Does this make him king? This is not the only reason to be convinced of Heaton’s delusional tendencies; he ran for Congress in 2012.

If you are planning a trip to Scottsboro, Alabama, be sure to visit the Unclaimed Baggage Center; the shop’s 40,000 square feet are filled with random items that have been lost by travelers. Earlier this month, Rabbi Uri Pilichowski from Florida was vacationing in the small town with his family and visited the store hoping to score some cheap cellphones. Instead, he discovered seven pairs of sacred tefillin and purchased all the pairs at $45 apiece. Then, in an attempt to find their rightful owners, Rabbi

Pilichowski posted pictures of the tefillin bags on Facebook. Within a week, six of the pairs were claimed, with four of the owners living in the New York area, one in Israel, and one in Los Angeles. Finally, last week, the final pair was claimed by an Israeli man who lost them last December while traveling from Mexico to Denver. According to the Unclaimed Baggage Center’s website, 0.5-1% of luggage doesn’t arrive with passengers on domestic flights. Of that small percentage, 95% of lost luggage is claimed within 5 days. Then, in an intense 3-month search process, over half the remaining bags are reunited with their owners. Travelers whose bags are never found receive monetary compensation from the airline. After all those unsuccessful attempts to return the luggage to their owner they are sent to the Unclaimed Baggage Center, who has a contract with the airlines and transportation companies to purchase the luggage that cannot be traced. Before the items are placed on the shelves, they are thoroughly cleaned and sorted. Clothing is sent to the dry cleaners, jewelry is cleaned and appraised, and all electronics are tested and any personal data is erased. Finally, it is displayed and available for purchase at 509 West Willow Street in Scottsboro, Alabama. Happy hunting!

Pizza Party in the Sky

Pizza pie in the sky! Passengers on a delayed Frontier Airlines flight in Cheyenne, Wyoming, were lucky enough to have a pilot with a jumbo jet-sized heart. Their flight from Washington to Denver was delayed on the ground in Wyo-

ming after inclement weather in Colo Colorado grounded it there for two hours. With no food onboard, the pilot made this announcement to the plane: “Ladies and gentlemen, Frontier Airlines is known for being one of the cheapest airlines in the U.S., but your captain is not cheap.” 35 pies of pizza for all the 160 passengers onboard were ordered from a nearby Domino’s and delivered to flight attendants waiting at the gate. “We took them up to the front desk at the airport and they escorted our driver to the back and they handed the pizzas directly to the flight attendants,” said store manager Andy Ritchie. The order cost several hundred dollars. Guess who’s getting the Most Delicious Pilot of the Year award?

ly iin great shape with lots of ideas about his photography, and has lots of observations of every sort about even things like the social order of the homeless. He very much fit in with the homeless.” Intriguing. His next piece of “art” involves a trek to New Hampshire, this time using modern GPS tracking. ETA: Thanksgiving. Next year the Neanderthal intends to attend medical school. There’s nothing more reassuring than seeing this man’s grisly face in the emergency room.

City Says Garage Sales are Really Garbage Sales

The Silent Hike

A real life Forrest Gump decided to put his Ivy League education to good use and trek across the U.S., from coast to coast, in complete silence. Greg Hindy started his mission a year ago on July 9, 2013 and finally finished this week. Along the way, he took photographs on a large format camera and made his way around with nothing but a paper map to guide him. He sought to live his art (it takes an Ivy League education to know what that means), and posted his pictures to followers on Facebook. After facing water shortages and near death experiences in Utah’s Zion National Park, Hindy made it to California. He spoke his first words in 12 months to a camera for a Youtube video post. Father Carl Hindy shared, “He’s real-

The city of Houston, Texas, has had it with some backyard entrepreneurs. It is suing an elderly couple on the premise that they are making too many garage sales. Jorge and Maria Ramos have been holding garage sales since 2011. They even have a permit to operate them as a side business to supplement their disability income; Jorge is blind. So what’s the issue? The city is suing their landlord for improperly using the property to conduct business. It will even bring the couple’s permit as evidence against them. The city claims that a neighbor complained about the sales, but no official complaint can be found. Robert Ramos, the couple’s son, claims, “Like I said, they barely even make [enough] to pay the bills, the rent, the food and all that.” I guess there’s too many Beanie Babies and bric-a-bracs in Houston already.

Chillin’ with My Homies Check out the smile on that kid’s face. A Nebraska teen became the newest selfie sensation when he snapped a photo of himself grinning in front of two famous mugs: Beatles icon Paul McCartney and billionaire investor Warren Buffett. It turns out that Tom White was hanging out on Sunday when he heard that the famous musician and businessman were eating at the eCreamery in Omaha. McCartney, 72, was in town to play a concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena in nearby Lincoln, and Buffett, 83, is a longtime resident of the area. “We all went crazy,” the 16-year-old told ABC News. “We ran as fast as we could.” The now famous photo shows White flashing a thumbs up as the living legends lounge on a bench in the background. “Chillin with my homies,” White wrote in the caption posted on Instagram. Within hours, his photo had 2,000 likes.

The teen was so excited with “meeting” the famous duo that “the security guard had to tell me to calm down. He said, ‘You can’t go any closer, but you can take pictures.’” The next day, on July 14, eCreamery offered flavors in honor of McCartney and Buffett. “All You Need is S’mores,” “Help! I Need Some Sea Salt” and “Root Buffett Float” were some of the ice cream flavors offered. Hey, you never know when the two bums sitting on the bench next to you will be the world’s biggest rock star and America’s richest man. So, dude, make sure to look twice.

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Young Israel of Long Beach Annual Dinner

Dr. David and Leya Diamond, guests of honor

The Young Israel of Long Beach celebrated its sixty-fifth anniversary on Tuesday night, July 8 with a gala dinner at the White Shul. The guests of honor at this year’s event were Dr. David and Leya Diamond. The reason for their recognition can be no better articulated than the story they themselves related with respect to their relationship to Long Beach and the YILB. “Twenty-two years ago, on Erev Yom Kippur, David stopped into the Young Israel to daven Mincha. Leo Edinger, a”h, welcomed David in his inimitable style by saying, ‘Don’t sit there. That’s Phil Zimmerman’s seat.’ That was the start of a long and cherished friendship. It was soon revealed that David is a kohen. Leo was thrilled. ‘We have only one other kohen,’ Leo lamented. We had been looking for a new community and the welcome David received was the beginning of our search for a home in Long Beach. “Once we made the decision to move, we received a phone call offering any necessary help we might need. That was our introduction to our beloved rabbi. We never heard of a mora d’asra personally calling new members of the community, but that speaks to the dedication, energy and love for this community and shul that Rabbi and Rebbetzin Wakslak have demonstrated many times over through the years. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do. We moved to Long Beach in March 1993 into a two-family home with Yael and Adin, and Leya’s parents, Phil, a”h, and Paula, she should live and be well, Gorodetzer. Six months into our time here, Phil became ill. We were amazed and truly touched by the con-

Rabbi Chaim and Yael Axelrod, Avodas Hakodesh awardees

cern and support we received from the community. One would have thought we had been long-time residents to receive such attention. We feel most fortunate to have raised Yael and Adin in Long Beach, as they were made to feel important and special members of the community. They were able to observe acts of chesssed, tzedaka, hachnassat orchim, and middot tovot occurring on a regular basis, modestly and often anonymously. Everyone rejoiced with us at Yael’s bat mitzvah, Adin’s bar mitzvah and Yael and Josh’s wedding. People are concerned with Paula’s health, and they kvell with us whenever our grandson Eitan is in shul. Our children learned by example the importance of being involved in your shul and kehillah. Both of us have served in various capacities for the Young Israel, using our skills and abilities to help where ever we were needed.” Rabbi Chaim and Yael Axelrod were presented with the Avodas HaKodesh award in recognition of serving in the capacity of Assistant Rabbi for the past three years. Rabbi Chaim Axelrod grew up in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens. In addition to currently serving as the assistant rabbi at YILB, he is on the Judaic Studies faculty of MTA, where he has taught since September 2010. He received his rabbinic ordination from RIETS at Yeshiva University in 2010 and an M.A. in Secondary Jewish Education from YU’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education in 2011. Before coming to Long Beach, Chaim served as the assistant to the rabbi at the Young Israel of North Woodmere

and as a Rabbinic Intern at the Young Israel of Scarsdale. Yael Axelrod, formally Wagner, grew up in Woodmere. She currently serves as the Director of Junior High School Girls at the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach. Yael is a graduate of Stern College and has a M.A. in Secondary Jewish Education from YU’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education. When they are not working, they are kept busy by their four children, Dovi, Akiva, Aharon, and Nava. State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg received the Lifetime Community Achievement Award. The honorable assemblyman will be retiring at the conclusion of his current term. Rabbi Wakslak recognized him for his outstanding achievements on behalf of his constituency, his advocacy for people with intellectual and physical challenges, and most particularly for his friendship to the YILB. Rivka and Yehuda Bohan served as the dinner chairpeople while Nelson and Dr. Tara Spiess served in the capacity of Journal chairpersons. The Young Israel enjoys a long and storied history. The Young Israel of Long Beach was officially chartered in 1949 by a small group of summer residents who were anxious to ensure the presence of an Orthodox synagogue within the “City by the Sea.” The synagogue grew and ultimately played a pivotal role in the establishment of additional community organizations such as the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach and the Mesivta of Long Beach, two educational institutions which continue to thrive to this very day, and a community eruv. It has introduced the South Shore Vaad and holds the dis-

Assemblyman Weisenberg with Rabbi Wakslak

tinction of building a new synagogue edifice and the community mikvah. Since the arrival of Rabbi Chaim Wakslak, some twenty-eight years ago, the congregation has worked together to fulfill its mission of doing everything to foster and enhance Jewish life in the Long Beach community. The Young Israel looks back at its past accomplishments with much pride but recognizes that it behooves us to reinvigorate and revitalize our beloved Young Israel so that we can carry on our tradition of leadership. The YILB has undertaken an incentive program that is available to those families who will purchase a home or rent an apartment in the community. A new children’s outdoor playground and playroom were recently constructed and several youth programs are being planned. A night kollel was established in memory of the Rabbi and Rebbetzin’s daughter, Avigail Rechmitz a”h and the addition is designed to establish a makom Torah for those seeking a place to learn in the evenings. There is much more to come which will insure the stature of the YILB for many more years to come.

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Welcome to Klein’s Country; Smiles and Happiness Ahead! Thousands of frum families make the annual trip to the Catskill Mountain Region for a well-deserved summer respite. Some call it “The Mountains,” while others refer to it as “The Catskills” or “The Country.” There is one name, however, that has been synonymous with this yearly pilgrimage of fun and relaxation that can agreed upon by all: “Klein’s Country.” Yes, as long as frum families have been making the trek to this region to spend their summers, Klein’s Ice Cream has been right there alongside them, providing frozen deliciousness in all shapes and sizes, ensuring that the summer will be cool and memorable for children and adults of all ages. As sure as that joyous ride up the Turnpike and as wide as the smiles of the camp-bound children, stands that huge billboard on Route 17, beckoning the hordes of weary city-folk and welcoming them to “Klein’s Country.” After all, nobody is more suited than Klein’s to be welcoming the masses; they have been

part of “the Country” for well over half a century and been a part of summer after summer for girls and boys who are today parents and grandparents returning to the summer enclave with families of their own. From the freezer chests of canteens and ice-cream trucks in the 1950’s to the well-stocked shelves of the grocery stores and supermarkets of

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it is a reality that accompanies vacationers, campers, counselors, yeshivos and bungalow colony goers of all ages, reminding them that as much as things change, the important things remain the same. The refreshing flavors of “Klein’s Country” remain the same! The exciting colors of “Klein’s Country” will be there to bring them smiles and happiness at all times. The fun varieties of “Klein’s Country” will forever be part and parcel of summer in the mountains. So next time you drive by that inviting Route 17 billboard be proud that the place you are headed is the perfect place for you and your family to recharge your batteries in a wholesome and healthy environment. Be proud of the fact that for every occasion and at any time during your stay, you can count on “Klein’s Country” to be there with you to provide a truly yummy experience to solidify a truly exhilarating summer. “Welcome to Klein’s Country.” Indeed.

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At Orah Day Camp, Fun is Here, There, and Everywhere Hello, goodbye, we’re up and down and on and off to a wonderful start in Orah Day Camp Summer 2014! Our first few days have been jampacked with fun and exciting activities. The girls have jumped right into camp and are enjoying themselves immensely. Our new campers are quickly learning their way around camp, and everyone is getting the chance to experience our new specialties. This summer we have introduced Team Building for our Upper Division and pre-school science for our Lower Division. While there are still many more specialties to introduce like Kickboxing, Aerobics and Jewelry Mak-

ing, we don’t want to forget to remember or to remember not to forget this summer’s theme: Opposites!! Our first week was Kodesh and Chol and the building was decorated with giant Kiddush cups, challah covers and bottles of wine to represent Kodesh and calendars full of weekday activities to represent Chol. Of course, we served special food and we’re not just talking about our usual delicious Shabbos party—we’re talking about a full Kiddush! There was cholent and potato kugel; it was a veritable smorgasbord of scrumptious Shabbos food. After all that eating, it’s a good thing our 4th grade bunks went on a trip

to Fitwize and our 3rd grade went to the Staten Island Children’s Museum. Our Pre-1A and 1st grade went to Funstation and if you happen to know a 2nd grader ask her about their surprise trip because here at Orah we don’t spare anything for fun! Every camper participated in our very first Main Event, which is a special activity or entertainer that highlights the theme. This week our younger campers made Popsicle stick light switch covers that were beautifully decorated and our Upper Division created stunning beeswax candles and besamim boxes out of cinnamon sticks and cloves. Both will be

beautiful additions to your havdalah set. We don’t want to sound cold but the weather’s been so hot that our campers and their families are lining up to enjoy our after-camp family swim program. We are so glad that so many families are taking advantage of our unique inground Olympic-size pool. If you haven’t had a chance yet, it’s still “early” in the summer and not too “late” to sign up. There is so much to do…we are coming and going, and it’s clear and black and white that there are many more things in store because here at Orah Day Camp there is no opposite of fun!!

Shop Talk: News and Updates from Gourmet Glatt And The Winners Are … Summertime is grilling time, and Gourmet Glatt welcomed the new season with a Spectacular Fourth of July Grill Giveaway. Shoppers who spent $75 or more between June 22 and July 2 were automatically entered in a drawing to win a Weber Genesis S-330 stainless steel 637-square-inch grill

direct recipients! “We are looking forward to using the grill over the summer – and for many more summers to come.”

In-Store Challah Shape and Bake The temperature wasn’t the only thing rising in early July. Last week, Mindy Rafalowitz – well-known recipe developer and food writer for Hamodia, The Jewish Press and Mishpacha Jr. – delighted Gourmet Glatt shoppers with a unique challah baking demonstration. During the two-hour presentation, Mindy shared tips and techniques for turning out different kinds of challahs and challah rolls, including whole wheat and marble, in a variety of unique shapes and sizes. Of course, the best part of the demo came at the Heshy Berkowitz poses with his new grill very end, when Mindy removed her creative (Towne Appliance) and 20 juicy steaks creations from the oven and offered hand-selected by Gourmet Glatt’s meat samples to the gathering. department team. The verdict? The challahs tasted The lucky winners were Heshy and every bit as delicious as they looked. Ahuva Berkowitz of Cedarhurst. “We are so excited to have won the Aussie Gourmet to Lead Nine Days barbecue and all these steaks!” says Culinary Tour Mrs. Berkowitz. “Gourmet Glatt is a Gourmet Glatt’s in-house cooking staple in our house. We appreciate the consultant, Naomi Nachman – aka the fact that they give back to our commu- Aussie Gourmet—is preparing to take nity – and that in this case, we are the shoppers on an exciting Nine Days

Mindy Rafalowitz at the in-store Shape and Bake demonstration

culinary trip around the world. The four-day cooking series – which will take place at the store on Monday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 30, between 10am and 1pm; and Tuesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31 between 1pm and 4pm—will feature a wide array of parve and dairy dishes from Israel, Italy, India, Thailand, Mexico and more. Naomi will devote part of each three-hour session, which will include walking participants through the aisles to select ingredients, to answering general cooking questions from the audience. On June 26, Naomi’s popular weekly webcast, Table for 2 (Nachum Segal Network) was once again broadcast from Gourmet Glatt. Naomi’s guests included Elan Kornblum of Great Kosher Restaurant Magazine; food blogger Melinda Strauss,

Kitchen-Tested.com; Chanie Apfelbaum, BusyInBrooklyn.com; Jay Buchsbaum, Royal Wines; and Seth Leavitt, Abeles and Heymann Hot Dogs. Gourmet Glatt is the official sponsor of the What’s for Dinner? segment of the program.

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On Tuesday evening, Shiva Assar B’Tammuz, a communitywide Kinnus Chizuk was held at the White Shul l’ilui nishmas Naftali Fraenkel, Gil-Ad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach hy”d. Pictured here are (L-R): Rabbi Boruch Ber Bender, founder and president of Achiezer; Rabbi Shay Schechter, assistant rabbi of the White Shul; Rav Rami Brachyahu, rav of Talmon and rav of the Shaar family; Rabbi Eytan Feiner, mara d’asra of the White Shul; and Rabbi Steven Weil, senior managing director of the Orthodox Union.

Ahuva Wolmark Joins Pugatch Realty A cut of meat is not a proper cut unless it practically oozes. When trying to mimic the skills of professional chefs, you need to go no further than Glicks’ remarkable collection of sauces. All those fancy ingredients you see in recipes? Yes, they do exist, in wonderful glass bottles—with the Glicks label— you’ll come to depend on when preparing your favorite dishes. The grilling season is upon us. It is the perfect time to experiment with the great variety of sauces that are available. Add some oomph to ordinary meat for an extraordinary grilling—or cooking— experience. There’s so much flavor out

there: French Onion Brisket Sauce, Chinese Garlic Sauce, Honey Teriyaki Sauce, Buffalo Wing Sauce … don’t limit yourselves to salt and pepper. With Glicks’ sauces you get to prepare restaurant-style dishes with hardly any effort. You see all those enticing cuts dancing off the pages of food magazines. You sink your teeth into a tender piece of meat at a restaurant. And you wonder. Can I do it too? You can. It’s easy, it’s convenient, and it takes meat preparation to a whole new level. What are you waiting for? Crack open a bottle.

Barry and Susan Pugatch are pleased to announce that Ahuva Wolmark has joined their company as a sales associate at Pugatch Realty in Woodmere. Ahuva and her husband bought a house in North Woodmere in November 2014. When purchasing their home, their friends recommended that they use Pugatch Realty. They did and were so happy with the experience; it was wonderful, stress-free, and of course, professional! Essentially, the Wolmarks’ exceptional experience inspired Ahuva to become a realtor.

As Ahuva says, “The world is a big place and I feel I can brighten someone’s day not only by selling them a great house, but by making it a positive warm experience through my unique style! I am extremely personable, energetic and resourceful…It takes quality to bring quality! Let me make your dream come true and find the dream house you always wished for!” Barry and Susan wish Ahuva good luck and are thrilled to have her as a new associate at Pugatch Realty Corp. Ahuva can be reached at 347-496-1989.

Five Towns Resident Participates in Cutting-Edge Summer Scientific Research Program at Einstein After a challenging year of academic swer is an exciting study as a biology major concentrating in ‘Eureka!’ moment.” That ‘Eureka!’ molecular and cellular biology at Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women, sensation is one Liat Weinstock of Cedarhurst, New York, Weinstock will share isn’t spending her well-deserved summer with eight other break at camp or on a beach. Instead, Yeshiva University she’s working with Dr. Rebecca Madan’s undergraduates who pediatric infectious diseases team on a re- have been selected search study examining the effects of cer- to participate in the From left- Natan Tracer, Liat Weinstock, Shira Kaye, Hadassa Holzapfel, Adi Cohen, Esther Kazlow, Jacqueline Benayoun, Undertain drug-resistant bacteria on transplant Summer Bracha Robinson and Tamar Ariella Lunzer graduate Research patients after their operations. experience unlike any other and is often stein to give them a feel for life as part of “If we’re able to uncover some new Program (SURP), an advanced biomedlife-changing for the students, because a scientific community. ical research program at information about how they have the opportunity to see how sciIn addition to their laboratory research, YU’s Albert Einstein College our immune system ence is actually done on a day-to-day ba- participants gain a broad overview of the of Medicine. Directed by Dr. works and recovers, we sis and how even the smallest discoveries many types of research conducted at EinVictoria Freedman, Einstein’s can then change how lead to bigger answers,” said Freedman. stein, as well as strategies to become betassociate dean for graduate we practice medicine Eight of the YU undergraduates— ter scientists, through group seminars and programs in the biomedical to better treat patients Jacqueline Benayoun, Adi Cohen, Ha- workshops over the course of the summer. sciences, and Dr. Barry Potwith diseases,” said dassa Holzapfel, Shira Kaye, Esther Ka- In August, the students share their work as vin, professor of biology at Weinstock. “My rezlow, Bracha Robinson, Natan Tracer and part of a poster session. Yeshiva College and visiting sponsibilities here have Weinstock—were awarded scholarships An additional student, Tamar Ariella professor in the cell biology been especially interthrough the Roth Institute Scholars Pro- Lunzer, is participating in the program department at Einstein, the esting to me because Liat Weinstock in the lab gram, funded by the Ernst and Hedwig through the Stern Einstein Research Conprogram has drawn 44 stuthey almost feel like Roth Institute of Biomedical Science Ed- nection Fellowship, created and funded detective work—I find clues in patients’ dents in total from a variety of colleges ucation at YU. The program provides stu- by Stern College alumnae attending Eincharts that lead me to the correct labs and and universities to engage in cutting-edge dents with hands-on research experience stein, which provides a student between test results to determine whether a patient scientific studies. in fields ranging from neuroscience to her sophomore and junior years with an “Full-time research in a laboratory will fit our study or not. Putting together epidemiology to microbiology, as well as introductory summer research experience all the clues and coming up with an an- at a research-intensive institution is an a stipend and on-campus housing at Ein- at the medical school.

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Lawrence District Welcomes You Home By Tammy Mark One indicator of the success of a society is how they treat their most vulnerable members. In the greater Five Towns community, there are many examples of the success and uniqueness of the community. A defining example can be found in the commitment to the special education students of the Lawrence School District. The Lawrence Union Free School District, also known as District 15, covers Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Inwood, Atlantic Beach and parts of Woodmere. This district serves a diverse demographic that includes a broad spectrum of cultural and educational needs. Under the leadership of Superintendent Gary Schall, District 15 has strengthened its efforts to provide special needs children with the finest and most comprehensive education available. From the remarkable level of services and resources, to the emphasis on arts, music and after school enrichment, the programs at the Lawrence Public Schools rival those at top private special education schools and other public school districts. “We have the resources to provide services beyond compare, which are difficult for a private school to offer. Our staff has a high level of certification that is above the requirements,” says Schall. As community awareness increases as to the high level of quality services and programs available here, more Orthodox

Jewish parents are turning to the district for help in educating their special needs children. With the knowledge that there are services available so close to home, the decision comes down to doing what is best for each individual child. These families have been able to work out a balance and still educate their children in accordance with their personal values. Many receive religious instruction on the weekends while having their educational needs met at the district level. Schall is sensitive to these challenges and attuned to the cultural nuances. His goal is to make everyone feel at home in their home district. Working over the years with the support of the school board, the PTA, local rabbis and other representatives from across the spectrum of the Lawrence District community, Schall has concentrated his efforts into making it happen. At the same time Superintendent Schall is always careful to stay within the legal limits of the public schools, focusing on cultural aspects rather than religious. One of the most significant developments this past year was the launch of the Hebrew Culture club. The after-school program, offered for the first through fourth grades at the Number Five School, was led by Shira Hefter, a special education teacher and parent of a special-ed student. Every Wednesday for one hour Hefter taught the eager group about the Jewish holidays, and brought in tradi-

tional foods like challah and grape juice to enhance the lessons. She also read related books and did relevant activities. Close to twenty children participated. In the upcoming year, Schall plans to provide four days of after school programs, including English and math enrichment in addition to the expanded Hebrew Culture club. While Hefter’s other children attend local yeshivas, one son is a third-grader at the Number Five School. Born premature, he is now doing “fabulous.” “The teachers are all so well trained to help give each child what they need,” she says. Rabbi Yaakov Reisman, the leader of the Agudath Israel of Long Island synagogue, had four sons with special needs who went through the Lawrence Public Schools. Rabbi Reisman recalls, “They had the best teachers that we could have imagined when my boys were there.” The teachers were extremely devoted to helping them thrive educationally and sensitive to the boys’ cultural needs as well. “We felt comfortable and they felt comfortable,” he says. The remarkable attitude of Schall and his team of dedicated professionals goes way beyond the embracing of cultural differences. The principals and teachers of District 15 are willing and equipped to tackle many extreme and complex cases head on. “Every child in the district belongs to us,” says Schall.

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The level of dedication and compassion that begins at the Lawrence District lower schools remains constant throughout. The Life Skills teachers at Lawrence High School have dedicated their lives to helping all of their students succeed. The program serves intellectually impaired children from the age of 13 until 21, with the goal of bringing them to adulthood with the highest level of skill and independence possible. The students receive academic instruction in the morning and vocational training in the afternoon. Having the Life Skills programs at the high school has led to a mutually beneficial experience. The mainstream students enjoy visiting the Life Skills classrooms and many go on to pursue careers in special education. Educational inclusion has another value. It helps teach cultural tolerance and can bring the community even closer together. A recent interaction at the Number Four School, which houses the district’s Early Childhood Learning Center, exemplifies how all of these various elements come together on a regular basis at the Lawrence Public Schools. The Lawrence Middle School Percussion Ensemble, a group of special education students, came to entertain the pre-K and kindergarten students. The six band members, ages 10-13, come from diverse ethnic backgrounds. After the performance, the musicians were ready for a treat from Principal Dr. Ann Pedersen. One student insisted on personally checking all of the snacks for kosher certification for his Jewish bandmate. He ran through all the possible kosher symbols so he could be sure that his friend would have a snack before he took his own. The cultural sensitivities that are developed at the Lawrence School District are evident in daily interactions such as this. The ability to have access to unparalleled services and resources so close to home is vital to the success of special needs children. The success of Lawrence School District’s special education program is a shining example of a school district’s ability to serve the children who need the most attention, each in their own individual way. The commitment to bridging cultural and educational gaps in a community as diverse as the Lawrence School District is not only a blessing for its own residents but now also serves as a model for other communities, and society at large.

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Assemblyman Rozic Awards Jewish Women of Distinction

In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) called for nominations of local Jewish women leaders who help shape the community. Assemblywoman Rozic presented

awards to (L to R) Leora Meirov, Sara Reback, Ginger Schulman, Janet Hammelbacher, Bertha Strauss, Margot Aal, and Sharon Shwartz (not pictured), recognizing each as an outstanding woman of distinction.

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Rabbi Gedaliah Oppen, HAFTR’s high school principal, supporting our IDF troops on the border of Gaza. One of the soldiers posted on Whatsapp, “Meeting people like you is the reason we feel proud to serve our beautiful country.”

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t was a typical spring night in Paris. The crowded bistros crowded onto the city sidewalks; the weather was crisp and calm. Outside, locals meandered through the streets, smoking Gauloises cigarettes; inside, couples sat next to open windows, watching the late news. In the 7th arrondissement, a motorcycle stealthily navigated through back alleys and passageways like Pac-man on a flight from an animated monster. The driver, a chef and a native Parisian, executed a se-

ries of hairpin turns as effortlessly and confidently as someone driving his Volvo to pick up the dry cleaners that evening. His passenger, an American, Elan Kornblum, held tight to his chauffer’s black driving jacket as the only thought that he could muster between nauseous gasps was: “How in Heaven’s name did I end up here?” Truth be told, one has got to earn his stripes to end up with the unique designation: “The Restaurant Guy.”

Instead of ordering just two steaks at the Prime Grill, go for some sliders, sweetbreads, spring rolls and the charcuterie board.

ow Elan Kornblum, aka The Restaurant Guy and publisher of the attractive portfolio magazine, Great Kosher Restaurants, came to be the representative of fine kosher fare to the masses was as unintentional as the invention of the sandwich. A marketing major and budding entrepreneur even back when he was a student in Brooklyn College, Elan found himself stuck in a pretty bad business with a pretty good partner. They were trying to sell space to colleges in a glossy, college promotional magazine just after the events of September 11, 2001, when colleges were suffering from significant cuts to their discretionary expense budgets. Acknowledging defeat, Elan proposed turning their attention to something similar to what his partner had already done with the non-kosher restaurant market, and the Great Kosher Restaurants franchise was born. The evolution of kosher restaurant fare from the Chinese takeout and Sunday morning bagel with shmear of years past to today’s

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ccording to Elan, kosher restaurateurs are, as a rule of thumb, five years behind whatever their nonkosher counterparts are delivering. Jewish restaurant owners are cautious when it comes to pushing the envelope to an Orthodox market that is considerably less adventurous than other markets. Basil, perhaps the first restaurant which served foodie fare for frummies, is less than five years old, and kosher chefs have only recently begun experimenting with molecular gastronomy. The Whole-Foodsification of kosher grocery shopping began in 2008 with the opening of Pomegranate in Brooklyn; Whole Foods’ major expansion took place during the early 2000s. As if to pay homage to the grease of times gone by, the heaviest trends in kosher food today are burgers and BBQ, according to Elan. In the magazine alone, there are at least five brand new, kosher “high-end” burger joints

key with cranberry barbecue sauce (Gotham Burger). Even so-called “traditional” spaces have recently begun offering their version of the sandwich: at Pardes you can order one topped with herbs de provence and accompanied by “bacon” confit; Citron+Rose’s peeks out from underneath a mass of black truffles on top of a fried egg. Aside from barbeque making its way into the world of kosher a la carte, roving pop up food trucks that serve Southern fare are becoming increasingly popular in Orthodox circles. Recently, Long Island held its third annual Kosher BBQ Championships with awards for “Best Brisket,” “Best Beans,” and the like, and it attracted record crowds. Pop-up BBQers such as Ari White from the Wandering Que draw bands of hungry tribe members searching for kosher hickory lamb belly “bacon” and tied veal pancetta through Facebook and Twitter feeds. White, who hails from El Paso, TX, claims to smoke close to 1,500 pounds of brisket some weeks. His massive smoked turkey drumsticks were recently featured in a New York magazine showcase of the new breed of BBQ that is overtaking New York. Then, of course, there’s the highly anticipated opening of Meat in Crown Heights, Basil restaurant’s take on Southern soul.

n the subject of fads, one may often wonder if the recent kosher sushi craze is here to stay. It can seem like a new sushi “hut” (after all, they are pretty small) opens in certain neighborhoods on a weekly basis, and they all seem to be doing pretty good business. Elan believes that we won’t be seeing the demise of kosher sushi any time soon. “At first Orthodox With other judges at YU's Cholent Cookoff people were nervous to eat suwhich serve up combinations like spicy lamb shi—the raw fish, the seaweed. But, eventopped with arugula and herbed mint mayo tually it caught on, and it’s pretty easy and (Prime Burger on the West Side) and tur- inexpensive to make,” Elan points out. The

guys from Sushi Tokyo joke in the magazine that sushi was invented by two Jews looking to open a restaurant without a kitchen. With such high profit margins and obvious appeal, sushi appears to be here to stay in Orthodox circles. Even after all the culinary leaps kosher has taken in the past decade or so, there is still so much unchartered territory that restaurant owners have yet to explore. Elan would love to see kosher kitchens that are dedicated to specific ethnic cuisines. After the recent closing of Manhattan’s only genuine Indian eatery, Dakshin, anyone interested in some hot tandoori bread or lamb tikka will have to head north to Teaneck’s Shalom Bombay. The heavy curry and tamarind flavors that make up Thai cooking have yet to be demonstrated to the kosher market. Hibachi, the Japanese art of fusing ninja skills with tableside cooking, did once have a home with a hechsher, but it closed its doors pretty soon after opening. Elan grants that fares like hibachi are a tough sell to a small market. “You go once or twice to see the tableside spectacle, but after that, most people are just interested in going back to a place for the food,” he says. But he is hopeful that with proper management most enterprising restaurants can succeed. In fact, Elan is of the opinion that the deciding factor that settles which eateries remain open for decades and which ones barely finish up their first lease is not the food nor the ambience; it’s all about the management. We all know of venues whose offerings are mediocre at best but whose tables need to be reserved a day early and of other ambitious spots whose million dollar renovations and all-star chefs didn’t stop them from closing within six months. Elan credits the success of one of Manhattan’s longest open restaurants to the fact that its owner is on premises nearly every night so that everything goes on without a hitch. “A customer can handle the fact that his food was not up to par once or twice.

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offerings of Pad Thai and charcuterie boards has not gone unnoticed. A short while ago, Michael Kaminer of The Daily News wrote, “Instead of traditional cholent and knishes, you can now sample banh mi and craft beer, duck rillettes, or even ‘ham’ and eggs… from Broad Street to Boerum Hill.” Time Out New York asserts, “Observant Jews no longer have to settle for falafel,” even commenting on one particular West Side Café that patrons will be shocked to discover is actually kosher. So in the very exciting and fast-changing environment of the kosher restaurant world today, Elan serves the very important role of liaison and spokesperson of the restaurant community to the masses as it moves farther away from blintzes and deli to brûlées and wine reductions. His business is no longer limited to just the glossy; he now has a website that ranks highly on all Google kosher restaurant searches (usually right above or below Yelp), a deal site where customers can purchase discount restaurant vouchers, and is even starting to work on a Great Kosher Weddings franchise which he hopes will be the Orthodox alternative to Brides magazine.

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60 86 order something else which you’ll be happy with. If the service was bad, for all you know, the venue was having a busy night; the manager may allow you to come back on a different night or send you home with dessert. But if you just go home and complain about it online, what did you achieve?” Grievances voiced on the Great Kosher Restaurants website are first sent to the said At a press conference with former restaurant’s managers so Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz for Dine In Brooklyn Week they can have a chance to rectify the issues before He’ll figure that he ordered the wrong thing. it affects their business. Another suggestion Elan has for freBut if he had to wait for a table for an hour or if the order got all messed up, he’ll just go quent diners is to be experimental. A steaksomewhere else next time. Poor management house like The Reserve Cut or a restaurant like Mike’s Bistro may be well-known for its is inexcusable.” According to Elan, if you are displeased Delmonico steak or short ribs, but if one has with your restaurant experience, instead of already explored the classic offerings on the blasting a dose of vitriol into cyberspace, you menu it may be a good idea to order the veal should tell the manager your complaints. One chop or duck breast. Even for the less-travbad internet review can help destroy a restau- elled, Elan recommends ordering a few aprant’s business, while the critic gains nothing. petizers instead of two entrees. So instead of “If you tell management about your experi- ordering just two steaks at The Prime Grill, ence, then they can fix it. If you were unhap- go for some sliders, sweetbreads, spring rolls py with your order, they may allow you to and the charcuterie board, perhaps. That way

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hose who know of Elan may enviously submit that a job like his—eat, schmooze, and eat some more— should be on the next US News list of top professions. Elan is quick to clear up any such misperceptions. For the six months leading up to the publication of Great Kosher Restaurants, he barely gets a full night’s sleep; he writes every descriptive blurb in the glossy and personally takes every picture. Flying around the world to meet nearly every kosher restaurant owner can become exhausting. Waiting around till 1am for a restaurant to clear out so he can snap a good photo is not as appetizing as a dollop of peanut butter mousse. Then there are the random strangers who find it normal to call him for advice on where to get some decent kosher grub when they are stranded on West 47th street at 11pm. Those are some of the lesser-known perks of Elan’s vocation. Rude callers and late nights aside, Elan wouldn’t trade in his bib and steak knife for any other job in the world. “When people come over to me and say, ‘Thanks for recommending such and such a place; we really had a special time,’ that makes it really worth it. Having a job with which I can help people is TJH truly fulfilling.” And, might I add, filling. 

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Thank You for always being there

‫חברה‬ ‫הצלה‬

he subject matter that begins this week’s parsha concerns itself with vows and commitments that one undertakes to perform or to abstain from. There is an entire tractate in the Talmud – Nedarim – that discusses this subject almost exclusively. In Jewish life, even an oral commitment in many cases can be considered to be binding. The Torah expressly teaches us that one should live up to and perform “everything that emanates from one’s mouth.” As such, it is completely understandable why this matter of vows and commitments should merit the attention that it does receive in the Talmud and in Jewish law generally. Man is elevated from the animal kingdom by the gift and ability to speak and communicate to others, even to later generations. Words, whether spoken or written, are almost sacred in the view of Jewish tradition and society. The great sage and saint of Eastern European Jewry of the last century, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Hakohen Kagan, the Chofetz Chaim, devoted

Parshas Matos The sanctity of speech and its binding effect has unfortunately lost resonance amongst us. much of his scholarly career to explaining and teaching the Torah laws regarding speech. We are taught that “life and death itself are dependent upon the utterances of our tongue.” In a society such as ours, where instant communication is the expected norm and silence is treated as a social and political aberration and not as a virtue of wisdom or patience, the sanctity of speech and its binding effect has unfortunately lost resonance amongst us. Nevertheless, it certainly would behoove us to study this parsha’s message regarding our spoken words and the commitments that they carry with them. The question arises and is discussed by many biblical commentators as to why this particular subject was initially taught by Moshe to the leaders of

the tribes of Israel – and certainly why the Torah makes mention of this in the opening verse of the parsha itself. The question also subtly raises the issue of why the Torah allows, if not even demands, the continuation of the Jewish people as being divided into separate tribes and not treated as being one whole unit. We see throughout the Bible that this division into tribes occasioned much social disunity and sometimes even civil war. I think that one insight into these matters is that people find it difficult to operate within a large and general group, with one perspective. Our nature is to remain familial and tribal. Part of that nature unfortunately breeds a disdain for others not like us. This disdain is usually reflected in our

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speech and comments about others and also in the fact that somehow we feel that we are not really bound by our verbal and written commitments made to those “others.” My commitments to my family and my tribe are certainly sacred in my eyes and I will do all in my power to fulfill them. But my commitments to your family or your tribe have a certain unjustified mental flexibility attached to them that would allow me somehow to avoid my responsibilities. Moshe expresses this lesson regarding the individual commitments of Jews to the heads of all of the different tribes to teach them that they are all equally bound to all commitments made no matter to what tribe, family or individual. The nature of humans is to be tribal and the Torah allows for it. However, the Torah does not allow for slippery speech and broken vows and shattered commitments simply because they were made to those of another tribe. Shabbat shalom.

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Yankel is sitting on the train near Jimbo and is eating a piece of whitefish wrapped in wax paper. Jimbo is sitting near him and finally summons up the courage and asks, “What makes you Jews so smart?” Yankel replies, “It’s a little secret that we have, but since you asked, I’ll tell you: It’s because we eat the head of the whitefish.” “Well, if that’s the secret,” says Jimbo, “then I can be as smart as you are.” “That’s right,” says the Yankel. “And in fact, I happen to have an extra whitefish head with me. You can have it for five dollars.” Jimbo pays for the fish head and begins to eat. An hour later, the train stops at a station for a few minutes. Jimbo leaves the train and comes back. “Listen, sir,” he says angrily. “You sold me that whitefish head for five dollars. But I just saw a whole whitefish at the store for three dollars!” Yankel turns to him with a smile and says, “See, you’re getting smarter already!”

Jewish zen • The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single oy. • If you wish to know The Way, don’t ask for directions. Argue. • Take only what is given. Own nothing but your robes and slippers. Unless, of course, you have the closet space. • Let your mind be as a floating cloud. Let your stillness be as the quiet lake. And sit up straight. You’ll never meditate properly with posture like that. • Wherever you go, there you are. Your luggage is another story. • To practice Zen and the art of Jewish motorcycle maintenance, do the following: get rid of the motorcycle. What were you thinking? • Drink tea and nourish life. With the first sip, joy. With the second, satisfaction.

With the third, Danish. • Be aware of your body. Be aware of your perceptions. Keep in mind that not every physical sensation is a symptom of a terminal illness. • If there is no self, whose arthritis is this? • Be patient and achieve all things. Be impatient and achieve all things faster. • Look deep inside your soul. Deep inside you are ten thousand flowers. Each flower blossoms ten thousand times. Each blossom has ten thousand petals. You might want to see a specialist. • Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated? • Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkes.

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1. Where was the 2014 All-Star Game played? a. Target Field b. Marlins Stadium c. Yankee Stadium d. Citi Field 2. The Yankees’ 2014 payroll is $197 million. The Mets’ payroll is $89 million. How many players from New York were selected to the 2014 All-Star Game? a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3

selecte b. The managers of the previous year’s World Series teams are given the honors. c. The managers hold a vote, but they can’t vote for themselves. d. They have a bubble gum blowing contest and the two managers who make the biggest bubbles are chosen.

3. Which of these players did NOT hit two home runs in an All-Star Game? a. Babe Ruth b. Arky Vaughan c. Gary Carter d. Ted Williams

8. This All-Star pitcher took the mound in the fifth inning on July 10, 1984 at the age of 19 and made history for being the youngest player to appear in an All-Star Game. He complemented this distinction by striking out the side. Who was he? a. Fernando Valenzuela b. Dwight Gooden c. Roger Clemens d. Pedro Martinez

4. Three of these players appeared in a record 24 All-Star Games. Which one did not? a. Stan Musial b. Willie Mays c. Hank Aaron d. Pete Rose

9. The oldest player to participate in an All-Star Game was Satchel Paige. How old was he at the time? a. 41 b. 47 c. 51 d. 53

5. The first All-Star Game was played in 1933 in what ballpark? a. Polo Grounds, New York b. Candlestick Park, San Francisco c. Comiskey Park, Chicago d. Memorial Stadium, Baltimore

Answers 1. A-The game is being played at Target Field (watch those credit cards) in Minnesota. 2. D-For the Yankees, Jeets and Masahiro “Tommy John” Tenaka were selected. For the Mets, Daniel Murphy was selected. (Not bad, we are only paying about $100 ,illion per player!) 3. A 4. D-Rose “only” appeared in 17 All-Star Games in his 24 major-league seasons. (But he is still not in the Hall of Fame! A true shame!) 5. C-The first game was played in Comiskey Park in Chicago. The All-Star Game was the idea of Arch Ward, a sports editor for the Chicago Tribune, to coincide with the celebration of Chicago’s Century of Progress Exposition. 6. A-After 10 innings, the game was tied and both teams were out of pitchers. The American League manager Joe Torre and the National League manager Bob Brenly met on the mound with Commissioner Bud Selig

7. How are the All-Star Game managers selected? a. The managers with the best records in the previous season are automatically

Scorecard 7-9 correct: You are a Centerfold All-Star!! (and it didn’t cost us $100 million!) 3-6 correct: You would make the mediocrity-All-Star team! 0-2 correct: Maybe you should go play at Citi Field? Or Yankee Stadium for that matter! Ouch, I just threw a fastball...I guess it’s time for Comm Let the ission To m m y er dec ide John surSend your s tuff to gery.

Answer to riddle: 18

6. Why did the 2002 All-Star Game end in a tie? a. Both teams ran out of pitchers. b. The stadium ran out of hot dogs and distraught fans started demonstrating, resulting in the head of security calling off the rest of the game in the 7th inning. c. All-Star Games automatically end after 15 innings if tie d. It was rained out in the 6th inning.

to discuss the situation, and it was controversially ruled that if the National League did not score in the bottom of the eleventh, the game would be declared a tie. After the decision was announced over the stadium’s PA system, fans booed and jeered loudly, with beer bottles being thrown onto the field, and chants of “Let them play!,” “Refund!,” “Bud must go!,” and “Rip off!” were heard. Garcia retired the side in the eleventh, and the game ended in a 7–7 tie to further booing and bottle throwing. No MVP award was given. 7. B 8. B 9. B-Leroy Robert “Satchel” Paige played in the Negro League until shortly after Jackie Robinson integrated into the Major Leagues in 1947, at which time Paige signed with the Cleveland Indians on his 42nd birthday, becoming the oldest rookie in baseball. In 1952, Paige won 12 games and became the oldest player selected to an All-Star team at the age of 47. Always the showman, he frequently would call in his outfielders before an inning and then proceed to strike out the side. Paige returned to baseball in 1965 with the Kansas City Athletics at the age of 59. He pitched three innings. Not surprisingly, he didn’t give up a run.

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The Observant Jew Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz

Me, My Selfie, and I

t’s one thing to see teens and tweens contorting their faces at their phones, making kissy-faces that seem like they want to see just how much like an orangutan they can look. It’s another thing when you see heads of state and the president taking pictures of themselves sitting together. However, when a distinguished rav in his seventies used the word, “Selfie,” I knew I had to weigh in on the matter. I am not a psychologist, sociologist, or even zoologist so I won’t try to explain what narcissistic tendencies may lie beneath the incessant primping, posing, and posting of pictures. I’ve seen people wearing silly hats, making funny faces, and doing all sorts of things to stand out in their pictures. I have witnessed people take multiple pictures that appear to me to be identical, but they can usually spot some minute difference (Look! My dimple was really cute-looking in that one!) I wondered: what is it that gave rise to the selfie? Yes, famous artists have done self-portraits while looking in mirrors, but usually that was after they had painted many other things and achieved a modicum of fame, or at least when they were home sick with a bad cold, a half-eaten grilled cheese sandwich and nothing better to do. Once cameras came around, people had their photographs taken, often sitting in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time until technology advanced. Photo studios were filled with people in their finest attire, taking photos of their families for posterity. 

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Over time, photographers became more familiar sights as newspapers sent them along with journalists. Eventually they became a regular part of special events like weddings. (Trivia Tidbit: in 1938, a young man asked my grandparents for permission to

became the photographic medium of choice for the average Joe because they were always at the ready and capable of memorializing something you might not have been expecting to happen. We began asking people on the

What is it that gave rise to the selfie?

take photos at their wedding. It was unheard of at the time but he did it, and Trainer Studios, a Brooklyn-based photographic service, was born.) When people traveled, they began taking cameras with them to capture memories. Albums overflowing with pictures filled our homes and looking at pictures became a popular pastime. Then came digital photography. With the rapid advancement of technology and pictures becoming “free,” we became overloaded with pictures, and many stopped printing them out. We figure we’ll print them when we want to in the future, but it rarely happens. Soon cellphones with cameras

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street to take photos of us and our loved ones on vacation, but between the embarrassment of asking a stranger for help and the fear that you might ask someone who just runs off with your phone, that was a risky proposition. To solve this dilemma, the manufacturers came up with the backward-facing camera so you could snap away on your own, and the “selfie” was born. Now you can fill in your time with taking ridiculous shots of yourself, for no one in particular and for no particular purpose. If I had to venture a guess, I’d suggest we view them as a way of getting to see ourselves in our best light. But there’s a catch. You see, the cellphone cameras take great pictures, but when you switch them to selfie mode, you get a mirror image. That is OK, but it’s not an objective view, which finally brings me to the point of this article. I think it’s no coincidence that the pictures we take of ourselves are not true-to-life. Chazal tell us that a person cannot see his own blemishes and Hashem built reminders into nature for us. When you speak to people, your voice sounds different to you than what others hear. Now that we have recordings and video we can finally understand that the voice in our heads is not reality. I think the selfie, the ultimate tool of self-estimation these days, is backwards precisely to impart this message

to us. When we look at ourselves, we’re not seeing things objectively. We need to ask others for their opinions, perceptions, and advice. I don’t mean asking people, “Does this make me look fat?” or “What did you think of my article?” because we know what answers we expect and they know what answers they are expected to give. I mean really wanting an honest opinion. No less a personage than the Vilna Gaon asked the Dubno Maggid to give him mussar. Why? Because even the great R’ Eliyahu, Gaon of Vilna, was incapable of being completely objective in his self-appraisal. When we have doubts or questions, do we ask others for guidance or do we figure, “No worries, I’ve got this covered,” but it turns out that we were misled by our inwardly-aimed camera? How often have we said something that hurt someone’s feelings and wondered what their problem was? Maybe the problem was ours, but we couldn’t see ourselves from someone else’s perspective. That’s why the picture we take ourselves isn’t accurate. So, perhaps, at the end of the day, the selfie phenomenon really is about focusing on ourselves and realizing that we should just put away the camera and ask someone else, “Honestly, how do I look?” Now in bookstores, The Observant Jew, a compilation of some of Rabbi Gewirtz’s best articles from years past, is receiving critical acclaim. With short, funny, insightful selections, this book is the perfect summertime companion. Look for it in your favorite Jewish Book Store or visit Feldheim. com.

Jonathan Gewirtz is an inspirational writer and speaker 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. Sign up for the Migdal Ohr, his weekly PDF Dvar Torah in English. E-mail info@ JewishSpeechWriter.com and put Subscribe in the subject. © 2014 by Jonathan Gewirtz. All rights reserved.

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A Fulfilled Life Rabbi Naphtali Hoff

The Courage to Move Forward

abban Yochanan ben Zakkai is one of the great heroes in Jewish history and the leading sage at the time of churban bayis sheni. As the Jews and Romans were struggling for control of the Holy City, he managed to escape from the capital and engage the Roman commander Vespasian in a conversation which would have lasting effects for the Jewish people. Though his dialogue did not end the long, painful military campaign in which the Jews and Romans were engaged, nor was it successful in preserving autonomous Jewish life in their homeland, it did manage to set the stage for Jewish survival and rebirth in exile, an endurance that has defied all historical odds. Rabban Yochanan opened the discussion with a declaration that the general had been appointed as Roman emperor. His statement was soon confirmed by a Roman courier. Overjoyed at the news, the new emperor granted Rabban Yochanan a unique opportunity to have his

Rabban Yochanan demonstrated that no matter how bleak the present looks, there is always tomorrow. wishes satisfied. The sage asked for three things, all relating to Torah and the Jews’ spiritual preservation. “Give me Yavneh and its wise men, the family chain of Rabban Gamliel, and physicians to heal Rabbi Tzadok.” (Gittin 56a) Let us explore each of these appeals a bit further. • Yavneh and its wise men – to preserve the Torah, Rabban Yochanan asked that the Torah academy in Yavneh be spared. • The family chain of Rabban Gamliel – the nesi’im offered strong leadership for this tumultuous time, vital for national survival. • Physicians to heal Rabbi Tzadok

– who had fasted for forty years to avert the destruction and was in ill health. Vespasian granted all of his requests. He even provided a safe escort for the Torah sages as they relocated to Yavneh. Many of Rabban Yochanan’s contemporaries opposed his moving of the Sanhedrin from Yerushalayim. Still, Rabban Yochanan persisted. He understood that the most important decisions in history can also often be the more difficult and pursued his convictions despite the consequences. Once at Yavneh, Rabban Yochanan passed numerous legislations designed to preserve the legacy of the Bais Hamikdash for subsequent generations, so as to keep the connection alive long into the exile period. These became known as “zecher l’mikdash.” Some examples include: • Maror – Eating maror on the first night of Pesach is mandated by the Torah only in conjunction with consumption of the Pesach sacrifice. With the abolition of sacrifices, the biblical obligation ceased. We eat maror today as a zecher l’mikdash. This also applies to korech, the combination of matzah and mrror. • Shofar – During the Temple period, the shofar was sounded on Rosh Hashana that fell on Shabbos only in the Bais Hamikdash, not elsewhere. Rabban Yochanan now ordained that it be sounded on Shabbos in any locale that possessed a bais din. (Rosh Hashana 4:1) • Lulav – Originally, the lulav was taken for all seven days of Succos in the Bais Hamikdash only; those outside of the mikdash only took it for the first day. It was later instituted that the lulav should be taken everywhere for all seven days. (Sukkah 41a) In addition to these legislations, a number of decrees were passed to ensure that the Jewish people would continuously remember the loss of the Bais Hamikdash. These became known as “zecher l’churban,” and include leaving an area near the front entrance of

one’s house unfinished, omitting an item or two when preparing a full-course banquet, and other restraints on joy and beautification. There is much that we can learn from Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai, such as: • See beyond the moment – Rabban Yochanan demonstrated that no matter how bleak the present looks, there is always tomorrow. Not only will the sun rise again on a new day, but we must plan for that eventuality to ensure an optimal outcome. • Have faith in your convictions – It was easy for Rabban Yochanan to stay put in Yerushalayim and passively await his fate. Instead, he courageously orchestrated a risky plan to gain an audience with Vespasian. Later, he chose to pursue his minority agenda of relocating to Yavneh despite opposition from his peers. • Hold on to the positive – Particularly in times of challenge, it is important to remember and draw inspiration from better days. By connecting to the mikdash, Rabban Yochanan sought to keep his nation focused on our days of glory and offer us something towards which to aspire. • Remember what you are missing – Complacency can easily set in when we are satisfied with the status quo. Abstaining from full expressions of joy help to remind us that things are far from perfect and that we have to work diligently to better our situation. Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai of-

fered strong, focused leadership at one of the most difficult times in our nation’s history. Hopefully, we can apply many of the lessons that our great leader taught us in order to live more fulfilling, focused and growth-oriented lives. Rabbi Naphtali Hoff is an executive coach and president of Impactful Coaching and Consulting. He can be reached at 212-470-6139 or at president@impactfulcoaching.com.

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KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

TJH Talks with Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek, authors of Kids Cooking Made Easy

As mothers of young children, how do you keep them busy in the summer? Victoria: I have a bunch of little boys, so I want them to be outdoors swimming, riding bikes, or playing ball after camp. But that means I need to be outdoors watching them … and that also means dinner needs to be something I can run inside to prepare quickly (Penne Rosa or Panini sandwiches) or prep in advance and grill outdoors (Chicken on a Stick or Teriyaki Beef Skewers). I’m not fussy about “dinnertime” in the summer. I’m fine if they take a plastic plate and eat outdoors before running off to continue playing. I know we wrote Kids Cooking Made Easy for kids — but it’s for moms of kids too. Which recipes from Kids Cooking Made Easy are best for kids to make as a summer activity? Leah: My 11- and 9-year-old girls love making hot pretzels. They invite some friends over and make the dough. While it’s rising, they clean up. Then they bake the pretzels and eat them as a snack. They are usually kind enough to save me one because it’s one of my favorite recipes. All the kids love making spray candy. We love them because you know what ingredients are going into the spray bottle, with no preservatives or artificial colors. The treat that we make together for after a meal is the Strawberry Coolatas or the Iced Vanilla shakes. It’s a great way to bribe them to clean up after dinner. Do you have any tips for bringing your children into the kitchen? What are your rules about clean up? Victoria: My number one advice about bringing kids into the kitchen is to know that they are much more capable than you think they are. If you show them how to do something once or twice, they’ll get it. As far as clean up, I need advice myself (I think if I bribed them with a milkshake like Leah does, I’d just be left with more mess). It’s not as easy with boys! What are some of your kids’ favorite recipes from the book? Leah: Hands down they are Pizza Soup, Honey BBQ Chicken Nuggets, and Penne Rosa. Not all at the same meal, of course. One night, I was running late, and asked my 9-year-old to make the Pizza Soup. Along with the grilled cheese crisps on the side, it was a perfect quick dinner for a night when frozen pizza would have been the other option. Victoria: My kids also love the Pizza Soup more than candy. But if you ask me about my personal favorite, I go with desserts … especially frozen desserts. I love the Rice Krispies Ice Cream sandwiches (you could never imagine how great Rice Krispies Treats and vanilla ice cream are together until you take a bite) and the Strawberry Shortcake ice cream (my personal dinner last night).

TERIYAKI BEEF STICKS Yield: 8 sticks

Ingredients 1½ lbs sandwich steak ½ cup pineapple juice ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup honey 1½ tsp garlic powder Equipment 8 skewers Preparation In a medium plastic or glass bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and garlic powder. Add sandwich steaks. Press down so meat is completely covered. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove steaks from marinade and thread onto skewers. Grease a grill pan or sauté pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

ICE CREAM RAZZLE Yield: 2 small razzles

Ingredients 4 scoops vanilla ice cream 1 TBS milk 2 TBS caramel sauce, plus more for the top ½ cup Rice Krispies, plus more for the top 2 TBS chocolate chips, plus more for the top 3 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed Preparation Place vanilla ice cream into a food processor and let it defrost slightly, 5-10 minutes. Blend ice cream for 5 seconds. Add milk, caramel sauce, Rice Krispies, chocolate chips, and crushed sandwich cookies. Blend for 2 seconds. Pour into 2 large cups. Freeze for 5-10 minutes. Top razzle with more Rice Krispies and chocolate chips. Drizzle with more caramel sauce. Serve immediately.

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In the Kitchen Naomi Nachman

’day. I am writing this article from Sydney, Australia.

The

weather here is gorgeous considering that it’s winter here. We have been

Aussie Meat Pies

sampling the local kosher Australian cuisine and visiting iconic tourist sights. With that in mind, I thought I would have a go at trying to make my own meat pies so I wouldn’t be so homesick when I got back to New York. My daughter and I made a big mess in my mum’s kitchen but the end result was well worth the efforts (not to mention the mess). Of course, my mum made us Pavlova for dessert. Look for the Pavlova recipe posted under desserts on my blog. An iconic Aussie dish, Australian meat pies are hand-sized meat pies containing diced or minced meat and gravy, sometimes with onion, mushrooms, and often consumed as a takeaway (“to go”) food snack. The pie itself is similar to the United Kingdom’s steak pie.

Ingredients 2 TBS canola oil 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 lb. lean minced beef 2 TBS flour 1 ¼ cup beef stock 1/3 cup ketchup 1 TBS Worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 sheets ready-rolled frozen shortcrust pastry 4 sheets ready-rolled frozen puff pastry 1 egg, beaten Note: if you can’t get prepared frozen shortcrust pastry, you can use puff pastry for both parts of the pie crust Preparation 1. Heat the oil in a medium sauté pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft. Add the minced beef, increase the heat to high and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps for 6-8 minutes, or until the meat is brown. 2. Sprinkle the flour over the meat and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef stock, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the meat from sticking to the base of the pan for 10 minutes, or until the sauce is thick. Stir salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely. 3. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Using a small plate about 8 inch in diameter as a guide, cut four circles from the shortcrust pastry and use them to line the base and sides of four 1 cup pie tins or ramekins. Fill the pastry with the meat mixture – avoid spilling any on the edges. 4. Using the same plate as a guide, cut four circles from the puff pastry. Brush the shortcrust pastry edges of the pies with water to moisten and top with the puff pastry circle. Press the pastry edges together to secure. Trim the excess pastry with a sharp knife and crimp the edges. Cut a small cross in the center of each pie and brush the top with beaten egg. 5. Bake the pies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for a further 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden. Serve the pies immediately with some extra ketchup, if desired.

It is considered iconic in Australia. Interestingly, it was described by former New South Wales Premier Bob Carr in 2003 as Australia’s “national dish.”

Naomi Nachman, the owner of The Aussie Gourmet, caters weekly and Shabbat/ Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities, with a specialty in Pesach catering. Naomi is a contributing editor to this paper and also produces and hosts her own weekly radio show on the Nachum Segal Network stream called “A Table for Two with Naomi Nachman.” Naomi gives cooking presentations for organizations and private groups throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. In addition, Naomi has been a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been featured in cookbooks, magazines as well as other media covering topics related to cuisine preparation and personal chefs. To obtain additional recipes, join The Aussie Gourmet on Facebook or visit Naomi’s blog. Naomi can be reached through her website, www.theaussiegourmet.com or at (516) 295-9669.

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Remembering My Brother, O

MOISHIE REISMAN, Z”L

n 26 of Tammuz, my family and I will be com- him (who wouldn’t want someone schlepping for focused on what he could do! memorating the second yahrtzeit of my brother, them?). So now he was really busy. Garbage cans Moishie never stopped trying. He couldn’t read. Yisroel Moshe z”l. It’s hard to believe that two and tools were his specialty. Schlepping, no less, but Yet he went to a daf yomi shiur daily and followed years have gone by. His effervescent personality has assisting nevertheless. Then he noticed Rabbi Basch along with his finger on the place. He attended Reb left a hole in our family which is hard to replace. (Sr.), the learning director of Camp Agudah. Again Chaim Balter’s Sunday shiur where he collected all Moishie, for those who didn’t know him, was de- Moishie noticed an opportunity for advancement the “handouts” and filed them neatly in his notebook velopmentally disabled. Yet he managed to touch so and approached Rabbi Basch and offered to carry his which he brought along every week. Naturally, when many people and accomplish so much in his short 31 clipboard. Rabbi Basch graReb Chaim had to refer back years of life. There is so much to learn from him. Ev- ciously allowed him to be his to a quote, there was only ery simcha, every yom tov, every season had its own “assistant” and follow him one attendee on whom he Moishie moments. But as life moves on and I get older, around. From then on, there could count on to have it – there is one aspect of his personality that truly inspires was no stopping Moishie Moishie Reisman. Moishie me and one that I would like to share as a zecher and in the world of conceptionsat through davening and zechus for him and his neshama. reality. He was successful, kriyas haTorah without talkAs I mentioned earlier, Moishie was developmen- yearning to achieve higher ing and was ma’avir sedra tally disabled. He knew it, and it bothered him. He tried goals. weekly. He read and said so hard to be like the rest of us. My parents told me that By the time he left – the words he knew, but he when he first went to Camp Agudah they put him in graduated – Camp Agudah, couldn’t read them all, so a bunk with children from his special needs school. Moishie amassed an impreshe gargled and mumbled But he wouldn’t stay in camp unless they changed his sive resume and was ready sounds, letting Hashem form Moishie a'h (on the right) bunk to a regular bunk. Once his bunk was changed, he to move on in life. Which the words. He didn’t let his with his brother, Shmuel Zalman wouldn’t acknowledge any special relationships with he did. The family went to disability get in the way of his classmates because he didn’t want to be defined Camp Achim and Moishie came along. He saw Rabbi doing what he knew was right. as a special needs camper. But what made Moishie so Aaron Bash, the head counselor, riding around in a go Moishie, at the young age of 31, touched thouspecial was that he didn’t wait for others to bring out cart and once again Moishie tagged along to see how sands of people. The stories we heard at shiva and the best in him or work with him to make him main- he could help. There, too, he became an invaluable as- the amount of people who came was mindboggling. stream – he, with his limited abilities, looked into him- sistant head counselor. He was given keys, a clipboard, Everything they talked about, all the stories and traits self to find what he was good at and in his own way and chores, not because Camp Achim was trying to that inspired them, Moishie did with the kochos that was determined to make a life for himself. make him feel important but because he was happy he himself recognized Hashem gave him. Moishie was physically strong and willing to do jobs that were We all have weaknesses and shortcomings. We all with tremendous energy and important to keep camp going but have things we wish we could be better at. But the strength. While he wanted to be in a not necessarily the jobs most peo- lesson Moishie teaches me every day is that while I regular bunk, he knew he wasn’t cople wanted to do. Moishie didn’t may want to be smarter, wittier, and stronger, that is ordinated enough to play sports and mind doing the grunt work if it not who I am supposed to be. G-d gave me the kochos could not excel like a typical kid. fulfilled a purpose. To Moishie, it and talents to accomplish what I need to in this world. So rather than sit on the ball field wasn’t about the job; it was about It’s not about what I want, it’s about what I am supand sulk about what he couldn’t the results. He worked his way up posed to do, what my tafkid is. For that I have the do, Moishie focused on what he to assistant head counselor, secu- right tools. Rather than focus on what I don’t have or could do. He could run ahead of rity chief, COO and CEO all with can’t do, I need to focus on what I can do, what I am the groundskeeper and lift the garthe good graces of the hanhalah good at. As mentioned, Moishie was a real person, no bage cans into the go-cart before of Camp Achim. He even became fluff no bluff. He meant it all –and that is what enthe groundskeeper had a chance a “judge” during color war. By deared him to everyone. He didn’t have many capato get off. Soon enough, whenever now there was both the conception bilities but what he had was all real as opposed to havthe boys were outside playing ball and reality. He really did achieve, ing many capabilities with little truth and sincerity. and Moishie saw the groundskeeper he really did grow, he really did Moishie was the assistant wherever he was. The coming to clean the fields, Moishie work, and he really filled a void. assistant garbage collector, tool schlepper, learning was one step ahead, helping him. Moishie became wildly popular director, the assistant head counselor, the assistant to When he realized the groundskeeper with songs and cheers. His sincer- the COO and CEO at Chap-A-Nosh, the assistant gabmade an early morning run to clean ity, his truthfulness, even his na- bai in shul…yet he left a void that is hard to fill. In Avraham Yitzchak, Shmuel Zalman, the camp, Moishie was up bright iveté, made him a loveable, true- some places, they filled it with more than one person. Shaya and Moishie and early to help. It didn’t take hearted and trusted person. In some places, they couldn’t fill it at all. That’s the long for him to become the assistant groundskeeper at During the year, he started out as delivery boy for other part of Moishie’s lesson. To be valuable and to camp. Not because Camp Agudah was being nice to Chap-A-Nosh because he loved to schlep and use his leave an impact in this world. You don’t have to be strength. But before long, his willingness to help get the top person, the one in charge, the CEO. You just him, but because Camp Agudah appreciated his help. Then he decided to give himself a promotion. He things done made him an invaluable worker. There, have to be the best that you can be. observed the handyman going from bunk to bunk too, he rose to be the assistant to the CEO and COO. May the lessons learned from his accomplishschlepping his tools. Moishie offered to schlep for Moishie didn’t focus on what he couldn’t do. Moishie ments be a z’chus for him. Yehi zichro boruch.

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Notable

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Compiled by Nate Davis

“Say What?” Target Field in Minnesota will have self-serve beer machines at the All-Star Game next week. Big deal. My dad had a self-serving beer machine 30 years ago. It was called “Jimmy.” – Jimmy Fallon

I’m not interested in photo ops; I’m interested in solving a problem. – President Obama telling a CNN reporter why he didn’t plan on visiting the Mexican border while he was in Texas The oldest living person in the United States is 116 years old. They asked the 116-yearold woman, “Do you have any regrets?” And she said, “Yeah, I wish I hadn’t left ‘The View.’” - David Letterman

My mission in life is to catch that big, fat boar, cut him and fry him out for lard. - Mississippi Democratic Party chairman Rickey Cole talking about the former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R)

Germany was really excited about the World Cup win. When asked what they’re going to do next, Germany said, “We’re going to invade Disney World!” - Jimmy Fallon

Today is National Sugar Cookie Day. The entire month of July is National Ice Cream Month. You’re welcome, diabetes. – Craig Ferguson

Disgraceful photo of recreational hunter happily posing next to a triceratops he just slaughtered. Please share so the world can name and shame this despicable man. – The caption of a photo a Facebook user jokingly posted of director Steven Spielberg posing with a giant mechanical triceratops on the set of “Jurassic Park” Some of the angry Facebook responses to the photo which went viral:

• Steven Spielberg has absolutely no respect for animals. Posing in front of this poor dead animal like that. Barbaric. • Like, OMG how could you kill an innocent creature like that???!!! What did it ever to do you???!! Like, what is wrong with you???!! • One day we realize that we are killing all animals on this planet and we need them to survive. But when we realize it will be too late.

On this date in 1804, Aaron Burr had a duel with Vice President Alexander Hamilton. Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton and got off scot-free. Later he was convicted for stealing sports memorabilia. - David Letterman

Brazil’s coach resigned following the country’s historic 7-1 loss in the World Cup last week. He says he wants to spend more time focusing on not being murdered. - Seth Myers Wyoming became a state on this day in 1918. Everybody celebrated from Cheyenne to another city in Wyoming. – Craig Ferguson

Here’s the difference between us. We’re using missile defense to protect our civilians, and they’re using their civilians to protect their missiles. - Prime Minister Netanyahu on “Face the Nation”

Before anyone ever cared where I would play basketball, I was a kid from Northeast Ohio. It’s where I walked. It’s where I ran. It’s where I cried. It’s where I bled. It holds a special place in my heart. People there have seen me grow up. I sometimes feel like I’m their son. Their passion can be overwhelming. But it drives me. I want to give them hope when I can. I want to inspire them when I can. My relationship with Northeast Ohio is bigger than basketball. I didn’t realize that four years ago. I do now. –LeBron James in a Sports Illustrated essay explaining why he is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James announced that he will be returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers four years after he left the team. That’s right, he’s coming home. LeBron is going back to Cleveland. Or as Cleveland fans put it, “Is there a way to unburn jerseys?” – Jimmy Fallon The Miami Heat’s owner, Micky Arison, who also owns Carnival Cruises, said today he’s shocked and disappointed by LeBron’s decision. But I think he’ll be OK. I mean, if there’s anyone who’s used to dealing with a sinking ship . . . - Ibid

Crisis on our border ... the spy scandal explodes ... crisis in the Middle East ... Republicans just announcing plans to sue the president ... Toxic bombshell ... tropical storm watches ... terrorists with nuclear materials ... standing on the brink of allout war… I go on vacation for two weeks—two weeks! And then I come back to find out that things are so [messed] up in our world, that the two happiest places on Earth right now are Germany and Cleveland. - Jon Stewart’s observation upon returning from vacation

A British man is being fined 150 pounds for stealing a box of diapers. The man was able to steal the diapers because they were being guarded by a Brazilian goalie. - Seth Myers

Yesterday Rick Perry told President Obama to go to the U.S.-Mexico border and see the immigration crisis firsthand because Americans expect to see their president when there is a disaster. Which is why today Obama showed up in Miami. - Jimmy Fallon

According to a new study, the largest producer of oil is now the United States. So you know what that means — any day now we’ll be invading ourselves. – David Letterman

He might as well take his $3.7 billion and have a big bonfire, that would be better. What he wants to do is make it easier for people to come here. - Ann Coulter arguing that Congress should not allocate the funds President Obama wants to help solve the border crisis There was a huge blowout at the World Cup yesterday when Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals. It got so bad that the refs told Brazil, “You know what? Go ahead and use your hands.” - Jimmy Fallon

According to a new report from BP, the Earth will run out of oil in 53 years. Luckily, thanks to BP, the ocean will still have plenty. - Seth Myers

Happiness can be found even in darkest of times if one remembers to turn on the light. - 15-year-old Cassidy Stay, quoting Harry Potter after surviving a shooting last week in which her parents and four younger siblings were killed

While he was in Cuba this weekend, Vladimir Putin met with Fidel Castro and promised to revive Cuba’s oil industry. Not to be confused with the other thing Cuba’s always having to revive: Fidel Castro. - Jimmy Fallon

You did well using the evidence to support your claim. - Comment by an eighth grade California teacher to a student who argued in a critical thinking assignment that the Holocaust never happened

Israel is not sure that they have America’s full support like they used to. And that’s a real failure of this presidency, in my view. And I think the unrest you see in the Middle East is caused in some measure — not completely, but in some measure — by the fact that this president has not acted in a decisive, consistent way. - Governor Chris Christie

I fear a global cooling. - Ecologist Dr. Patrick Moore, cofounder of Greenpeace, during his keynote address to the Ninth International Conference on Climate Change last week

Hold on — how many folks are y’all feeding? – President Obama at Franklin Barbecue in Texas upon picking up the hefty tab for a couple since he jumped ahead of them in line

Today, our show got nominated for six Emmy Awards! And if we win for best show, I promised to give the Emmy to my parents. And if we win for best writing, I promised to give the Emmy to Rob Ford. He wrote half our monologues. – Jimmy Fallon

Yesterday, Brazil lost to Germany in the World Cup semifinals by a score of 7 to 1. People in Brazil were so upset that they partied only until 3 in the morning. - Seth Myers

Ten days after [the Palestinian Authority and Hamas] unity government was formed, the three Jewish boys— including an American citizen— were kidnapped by Hamas operatives. The Obama administration and the State Department condemned it, but they did not threaten to withdraw aid [to the PA]. For three weeks, the president of the United States himself said absolutely nothing and then finally when he did say something, he said that Israel should act with restraint with regards to the people who kidnapped and killed these boys. This is an anti-Israel administration. It’s the first administration in American history that is obviously anti-Israel. It is borderline a Jew-hating administration. - Breitbart senior editor-at-large Ben Shapiro on Fox News

Israel presses air barrage and Hamas strikes back. – New York Times headline the morning after Israel struck Gaza in response to Hamas firing hundreds of rockets at its cities

There are many things I like about Texas Governor Rick Perry, including his stance on the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution. But apparently his new glasses haven’t altered his perception of the world, or allowed him to see it any more clearly. - Senator Rand Paul responding to criticism of him by Governor Perry (who recently started wearing “smart looking” glasses)

People who wanted to go on the new Harry Potter ride at Universal had to wait in line for more than seven hours this week. That’s right, seven hours of waiting just for a couple minutes of action. Or as that’s also called, “watching soccer.” - Jimmy Fallon

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You will have to provide the last three years financials (tax returns) on the company, your personal financial statement (and a statement of all owners of the business) along with a summary of what you need the money for (called “use of proceeds”) and how you intend to pay it back. Make sure to discuss your credit issues up front so the lender has no surprises. Also, explain the loss in 2012. Given the profitability all the other years, this should not be a problem (especially given the reason). If your bank is not an SBA 7A lender or is unwilling to consider the request, you may want to change banks to find a more accommodating one. Alternatively, there are nonbank lenders who do the SBA 7A loans and would not disturb your current banking relationship. Keep in mind, no matter who lends to you, they will require personal guarantees of the owners of the business, and for a loan of this size, may require collateral. This could be in the form of a lien on the company inventory and other assets. It may even mean a subordinate lien on your house. The latter is more probable given the year of loss and credit issues. For more information about the SBA 7A loan program see www.sba.gov. No column is a substitute for competent legal advice. Any additional or different facts could change or affect any legal analysis. Please consult with your legal professional of choice regarding any legal question you may have.

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DRONES

FLYING THE SKIES WORLDWIDE

Each Predator costs over $4 million

lanes were invented in 1903 but human flight has been around since the 18th century with the invention of the hot air balloon. Governments and armies chose pilots to man their planes based on their capabilities and daring in flight. Quick thinking and fast response times were needed as aerial combat was the way of

combat for much of the 20th century. However, new technology—with the U.S. and Israel at the forefront of development—has given birth to the age of pilotless aircraft.

Pilotless planes have many advantages over planes flown by humans. For one, they can stay in the air longer as many of the features required for human capacity, like air tanks and a seat, are removed. The UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) is therefore smaller and can evade enemy radar better. Also, the fuel capacity and consumption of the UAV make it that it can stay airborne for much longer. Of course, the main advantage is that it can be piloted from the ground, and the pilot is in no danger of losing his or her life.

THE HISTORY OF DRONES

The Austrians first thought of using the hot air balloon as an unmanned bomber in 1849. When that experiment failed due to

the wind playing havoc with the direction the balloon was supposed to be heading, the idea was shelved until the invention of the plane. During WWI, the idea of making a plane into a bomb was entertained by the U.S. but it didn’t see action. It wasn’t until the years leading up to WWII that the term “drone” was used. The age of pilotless reconnaissance planes had dawned. The first mass production drone was the OQ-2 Radioplane that saw different versions utilized during WWII. Fifteen thousand were produced, and it was designed as a target for antiaircraft gunners. Other radio controlled planes came into production but they weren’t used for reconnaissance missions until the Cold War. After the debacle of Francis Gary Powers being shot down

TRACKING TERRORISM AND ILLEGAL ACTIVITY

Osama Bin Laden had been a target of the CIA since the end of the Cold War. A year before September 11, a Predator operating out of Uzbekistan caught sight of what appeared to be Osama

Avi Heiligman is a weekly contributor to The Jewish Home. He welcomes your comments and suggestions.for future columns and can be reached at aviheiligman@gmail.com.

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surrounded by bodyguards. However, this was the days before Hellfire missiles were a part of the drone’s arsenal and it had to leave the area due to the weather. After 9/11, the gloves came off and President Bush allowed for armed drones to locate and eliminate Osama. A drone caught onto a tall man surrounded by other men and fired. It was a terrible mistake as the man wasn’t Bin Laden and all were killed. Pakistani terrorists were next on the list as a target for drones. In 2004, a THE PREDATOR top Taliban commander, Nek MuhamIn the Israeli air wars of the 1970s mad, was killed by a Predator. He was and 80s, the IAF employed drones the first in a long line of terrorists next to manned aircraft as decoys. killed by drones in Pakistan. These drones were also used for photo Other agencies besides the military saw uses for drones. Customs missions as well as to jam enemy raand Border Protection ordered a fleet dar sites. Israel was the first to use the Israeli engineer Abraham Karem of unarmed Reaper Drones for surUAV for real time surveillance as opdeveloped the Albatross veillance. Thousands of illegal immiposed to taking still pictures and waiting for the drone to land and the photos to be developed. In 1987, grants and tons of drugs and weapons were tracked down using the IAF experimented with stealthy (stealth refers to the difficulty these drones. Drones have been used for disaster rescue missions for the enemy to detect, especially with radar) drones that proved but during Hurricane Katrina the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) had yet to give permission for drones to use civilian to be the future for these pilotless aircraft. The most famous drone of all is the Predator. It is the latest in airspace. The navy has been experimenting with drones for decades and a long line of drones developed by Israeli engineer Abraham Karem. In an article written by The Economist, Karem was called the recently launched the first successful UAV off a carrier. It was a “dronefather.” He was the chief designer for the IAF before im- miniature version of the B-2 bomber and it was built with the asmigrating to California. Starting his research in his garage, Karem sistance of Israeli engineers. came up with a peculiar-looking plane he called the Albatross. At least 24 countries bought Israeli drones since 2001, making The plane won the attention of the military when it was demon- it the largest exporter of drones. Israeli-built Hunter drones have strated that it could stay aloft for an incredible 56 hours without been used by the U.S. since the ‘90s. The Department of Homerefueling. land Security uses Hermes-450 drones to track illegals. They borKarem’s company won a contract and developed a new drone rowed the techniques from the Israelis who track illegal activity in called the Amber which had limited success. However, the Amber Gaza and the West Bank with these drones. The Mexican governdidn’t go into full scale production and Karem was forced to sell ment has seen these drones in action and naturally went to Israel his company to General Atomics, although he remained part of to buy them for their own use. the team. In 1993, during the Bosnia War, the CIA was looking for another option instead of grainy satellite images and looked DRONES WORLDWIDE to General Atomics for an answer. They had it in the GNAT-750 Iran claims it shot down an American drone and stole its techwhich proved to be a game changer and called the program Lofty nology. This really did not do much damage to the U.S. program. View. The CIA director reHezbollah has drones in called about the GNAT, “I South Lebanon and says they could sit in my office, call up want to attack Israel with them but has yet to put them a classified channel and in an to use. Israeli intelligence is early version of e-mail, type keeping a close watch on this messages to a guy in Albaprogram. nia asking him to zoom in on Conventional pilots and things.” But the GNAT still supporters of manned airhad operational problems so craft are trying to scale back General Atomics came up the effects of the drone. Even with the Predator. so, they have come to the reThe Predator is 27 feet alization that they save lives long and weighs about 2,250 and perform certain missions pounds when fully loaded better than regular manned with missiles. It has a maxiaircraft. For example, a fumum speed of 135 mph and Israel is the largest exporter of drones ture use of drones may be to can stay in the air for 24 rescue a downed soldier in an hours. 360 were built and area that would be too daneach one costs $4.03 million. The drones today have better numbers but the Predator was gerous for a manned helicopter to land. Drones are here to stay and soon we may see them used for cia game changer and the first to be used on a wide scale basis. Predators have seen action around the world including being the vilian purposes. The latest is that Amazon wants to use drones for eyes in the skies for the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and part of the deliveries and save on shipping costs. Whatever the future holds for drones, it definitely looks to improve the lifestyle for people War on Terror. worldwide.

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ll artists reveal their thoughts and tributes to making the artist’s rendering tell stories through their artwork. unique and outstanding. Let’s look at Eric Carle’s artwork The thoughts that are revealed titled “The Cat and the Mouse.” through an artist’s work are shared the This colorful same way as thoughts and stories are piece of artwork creshared by a writer. Just as a ated by Eric Carle poet expresses excites the senses feelings and and helps us realize emotions with the beauty of an words which inartist’s works. Faspire the reader, mous for his picthe artist inspires ture of “The Cat with the use of and the Mouse” pen and ink in the from the Treaform of a picture. sury of ClasThe conception sic Stories for and composition Children, Carle of the picture helps used vibrant define and commucolors and nicate the message. Eric Carle's books and tissue paper This is what conillustrations delight both young and old readers

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f your child has been struggling with writing over the school year or your child just needs an extra boost in his or her penmanship, summer is the perfect time to work on these skills. Firstly, during the school year, handwriting and academics typically are enmeshed. For a student already struggling with academics, additional handwriting demands can be overwhelming. Secondly, since there are fewer handwriting assignments over the summer, the tendency to perpetuate poor habits is reduced. Therefore, the introduction of proper technique and skill has great potential to be learned during the summer months. Below I describe numerous ways for children to practice their writing skills over the summer. Since each school has different expectations and curriculum for handwriting, I’ll categorize students into three types of writers instead of grade level. Letter Writers 1. Outdoor writing – Some examples include using sidewalk chalk or painting letters with water on various surfaces such as a fence or car. Model and encourage proper letter formation. 2. Letter Blast – If your child is having difficulty forming a particular letter, make that letter the letter of the day! You can go all out and make cookies or sandwiches in the letter’s shape. Or, form a collage with words that begin with the letter.

Word Writers 1. Travel Games – Various games can provide opportunities to practice writing words within the context of your day. For instance, games such as Mad Libs are fun exercises to develop handwriting skills. 2. Crossword puzzles and hangman provide writing practice by forcing the child to write words with correct spacing. Sentence/Paragraph Writers 1. Letters – Write letters (yes, real letters via snail mail) to older siblings or cousins in camp. If you are on vacation, encourage your child to fill out a postcard and send it back home to himself or to a relative or friend. It might be a good idea to draw lines onto the postcard to ensure alignment of words. 2. Journal writing – This allows for daily practice of writing skills while your child creates a storyline of their summer memories that they can look back on many years later. Happy writing! Devorah (Gerber) Schmeltz, MS OTR/L is a 2003 alumnus of Downstate Medical Center’s OT Program. She worked as a senior occupational therapist at United Cerebral Palsy’s Brooklyn Children’s Program for 9 years. Currently, Devorah runs a private practice, Bumble & Tumble Occupational Therapy P.C in Far Rockaway. Your questions and comments are welcome. She can be reached at BumbleTumbleTherapy@ gmail.com or 917-971-5327.

ave you heard of the Love Lab at the University of Washington? Thirty five years ago, a researcher, John Gottman, wanted to understand better what makes marriages last – and what makes them die. So he created a suite of rooms for couples to volunteer to stay in for a weekend with video tapes rolling in every room except bed and bath. Over the years, he and his team watched the tapes for over 3,000 couples and followed up their relationships. He also tested approaches – as a result of his research – that could work to help an additional 4,000 couples. He and his wife, Julie, have been applying the results of all that learning to another 8,000 couples in workshops and therapy. They’ve trained 14,000 therapists in their methods. Dr. Gottman came up with four things you just better not do – or you may destroy your marriage. He called them The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. I’d like to talk to you about the last of the four, stonewalling. Stonewalling is turning yourself into a stone wall: You don’t talk, you don’t listen, and perhaps you don’t even feel. Why would anyone do that? Here are some possible reasons: 1. You have no idea what to say and think if you start to talk, it will make things worse. 2. You have something to hide and don’t want it to accidentally slip out. 3. You feel criticized and picked on so you don’t want to listen to what your spouse is saying; therefore, you couldn’t respond even if you tried. 4. You are afraid of your own or your spouse’s emotions so you tune out. Incidentally, Gottman found that 85% of stonewallers are men. Let’s peek inside the head and heart of your partner so you can understand what she is experiencing: • “I am nothing to my husband.” • “He doesn’t care.” • “I feel so alone.” • “We are strangers.” You can see from the way people feel that the response to item #1 on the list of reasons people stonewall (talking will make things worse) is absolutely wrong. It’s the stonewalling that makes things worse. You might think that silence is the best way to handle conflict. But that is

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Stonewalling only true when you are tempted to express anger. On the contrary, in the book, The River, The Kettle, and The Bird, Rabbi Feldman explains that the highest form of peace in a relationship is symbolized by the bird who integrates its ability to live on land and in Heaven. In the highest experience of marriage, he says, two people “become part of a new creation, a new entity.” So when you are stonewalling, the person you are not communicating with is yourself. When you cut off your wife, you cut off yourself.

Chavie is really a drama queen. She raises her voice; she cries; she can hardly get the words out straight because she is so upset. And Shloimie just doesn’t know how to relate to that. It feels to him like something very bad is happening. It gives him a headache. I appreciate Shloimie’s difficult position. But the option to not listen is just not available. It’s rude and hurtful. As I said, it’s cutting off a part of you. What can Shloimie do? In response to each of the possible reasons to stone-

When you cut off your wife, you cut off yourself. Item #2 defies the essence of the eizer k’negdo. We might not realize it, but the spouse that we are having such problems with – specifically because of the differences in our styles and perceptions – is the exact friend who can help us grow and be a better person. Let’s look at #3. If Chavie and Shloimie are talking, does Chavie ever have the right to tell Shloimie that he has hurt her feelings? (All names and stories are made up.) Because if every time she does that, Shloimie feels “picked on and criticized” then she never can express herself. How can Shloime repair damage he has caused if he can’t hear complaints? Gottman makes an interesting point: Complaints are not criticism. How do you tell them apart? Complaints are statements that follow a template like this: “When you did X, I felt Y.” Criticism, however, is a personal attack, “You are mean because you did X.” That’s quite different. Now, let me just add something. Gottman’s research showed that if all a person does is complain, it makes the tone of the relationship too negative. Couples can’t survive an excess of negativity which he quantified as one negative to five positives – when couples are arguing. In other words, for couples whose marriages survive, that 1:5 ratio of bad to good is the most anyone can tolerate. And that’s when they’re not getting along. Such couples normally have a ratio of 1:20. Now, let’s look at #4. Let’s say

wall, here are some different options: 1. When listening to complaints, write down what your spouse is saying. This way, you show that you care and that what is said has value. But even more than that, it gives you an opportunity to collect your thoughts so as to be able to give a coherent response. By the way, the response should not be defensive. That is another one of Gottman’s four horsemen, to be covered in another column. 2. Shloimie, you need to come clean. NOW. Don’t wait. You will ruin your life. Come clean and get help with the problem that caused you to go down the wrong path. 3. Remind yourself that your wife has the right to express pain. Put yourself in her shoes. Truly, thinking about your-

self here is a bit selfish. Can you see that? She’s complaining about something you did to hurt her and you are not thinking about the pain you caused but at the pain she is causing by telling you. If this is really how you feel, I would say that you are afraid to feel compassion. You are afraid that it would open up very old wounds of your own. I promise you, in the end you will be a happier person if you do it. Feeling feelings is much better than walking around anesthetized. 4. Say to Chavie, “I really want to hear what you are saying but I get totally distracted and nervous from the emotional level of it. If you can collect yourself, take a breath, and speak to me calmly, I can listen better.” Then of course, you’ve made a commitment to listen so you better do just that. If Rabbi Feldman is right, and I believe he is, then the joys of true intimacy are yours – when you open your heart.

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Doing a “Hole” Lot Better or Send Me a Rope!

elp! You’re falling down a giant hole. What’s to stop you from hitting bottom? Very little, I’d guess! Unless, you are prepared beforehand. Say, like, if you had a parachute on or some extension grips to grab the sides with. Probably a giant rope nearby to grab onto would help do the trick. You’re possibly thinking: “Oy, where’s that old jump rope I used to have, when I need it?!” Fear not, this is not that literal! So let’s talk about being prepared or the existence of some ropes that might be right at hand if you’ve already begun your plunge. Sometimes in a relationship we get stuck in a pattern and we can’t figure out how to change it. Hitting bottom seems inevitable. That doesn’t mean necessarily ending the whole thing but rather getting the same, unsatisfying results every time. So how do we set that right? Well, the first painful step is admitting there is a pattern that’s not working for you. Can you believe it— just admitting can be so difficult, yet so rewarding?! That is a real reach for the dangling rope. It’s not saying anyone is wrong or bad. It’s just recognizing that how you are communicating—not what you are feeling—needs to be adjusted! Then comes the even tougher part—figuring out what to do differently. Here’s where the rope gets tricky; some people want to wrap it around their neck rather than take this next step. You need to find help in finding the solution. Unfortunately, we are not born all-knowing. You can try reading the same book –together or separately—on how to communicate more respectfully if you think you can really each commit to working on trying its suggestions. Or…you can see a coach, thera-

pist, counselor, mentor, or clergyman. In other words, some expert on better communication skills. (Note the subtle way I got coach in there first. It’s great to have connections to the author of the piece.) There are excellent communication seminars, as well. The one thing you do not want to do is let the pattern keep repeating itself. Because then, as sure as I’m sitting here writing this article, you will be tied up in knots and eventually feeling at the end of your rope. A rope is best used for saving someone. Tossing it to them and letting them grab on. Don’t be resistant! There are dentists for teeth. Optometrists for eyes. Physical therapists for aches and pains. When your communication style is hurting you—get help! Honestly, you will feel so much better! And the hole you are falling down will instead start to feel whole! The things you want to know how to do respectfully are: -Have an honest discussion -Seek advice from someone skilled -Develop the ability to laugh at yourselves -Know how to express yourselves Rivki Rosenwald is a certified relationship counselor, and career and life coach. She can be contacted at 917-705-2004 or rivki@rosenwalds.com

Allan J. Rolnick, CPA

Inside Job

he IRS currently has nearly 90,000 employees — about the population of Springfield, OH, or Muncie, IN. The vast majority of them are honest, hardworking civil servants, doing their best to navigate the allyou-can-eat buffet of confusion known as “the Internal Revenue Code.” They use their training and knowledge to do their sometimes thankless jobs, then head home to their families, secure in knowing they’re helping our government finance its operations. But a tiny number of these so-called “servants” use their powers for evil instead of good. They cheat the system to enrich themselves, at the expense of all the rest of us. Fortunately, for those of us who play by the rules, they usually leave tracks behind them. Here’s one of the better stories, from the IRS Criminal Investigations unit’s Fiscal 2013 annual report. Patricia Fountain had worked at the IRS Service Center in Philadelphia for 10 years. In 2006, she discovered the IRS wasn’t verifying requests for the telephone tax credit from filers claiming less than $1,500. Then she learned the Service wasn’t verifying claims for first-time homebuyer credits. She smelled opportunity — and launched a criminal scheme of such dazzling brilliance that . . . well, we’ll let you be the judge. First, she enlisted her two friends and her hairdresser to join her scheme. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the four conspirators then recruited a motley collection of “drug addicts, welfare recipients, and ex-cons” who needed cash, would let the gang file false returns on their behalf, and would hand over $400 of the resulting fraudulent refunds. Fountain’s henchmen used her position within the IRS to “add an air of credibility” to the scheme and convince the straw filers to join. And life was good, at least for a while. From 2006 through 2012, our criminal masterminds bilked the government out of more than $3 million.

And how could Fountain count on her straw filers to cooperate and kick back her $400? If she didn’t think they were coughing up her share fast enough, she would “red flag” them by filing another return, triggering the IRS to seek repayment and unleashing the collections department on them. (Yes, she actually did this — eight times!) Fountain’s vindictive streak proved to be her undoing — predictably, one of the women she “red flagged” ratted her out. Things fell apart from there, with conspirators pointing fingers at each other in a mad rush to avoid consequences. Fountain claimed she was framed by her friend, then had a hard time explaining her fingerprint on the stamp used to mail her own fraudulent return. Another co-conspirator — a Mensa wannabe by the name of Calvin Johnson, Jr. — used information from the scheme to continue filing false returns as late as 2012, while he was being supervised on pretrial release for filing his first batch of fraudulent returns! Fountain will have the next 19 years to decide if orange really is the new black, plus $1.7 million in restitution. Her friend got 12 years behind bars and $1.75 million in restitution. Johnson gets 18 years of federal hospitality. And four more of the gang, including Johnson’s father, drew sentences for their parts as well. It’s all pretty comical, yes. But in the end it’s more sad than funny. There are so many honest ways to make a good living, and so many honest ways to pay less tax on it. You just need to know the best way to do it. Because, in the end, it’s what you keep that counts.

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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