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few weeks ago I was speaking with my mother-in-law’s good friend who lives in Israel for part of the year. We were discussing her recent trip and I asked her how the current wave of terror affected her stay. She told me that many of her friends don’t go out at night, whereas they used to spend time with friends walking or eating in restaurants before the terror started. She told me that one day, when it was raining heavily, she refused to take the cabs that were driving around the city because she was concerned they weren’t being driven by trustworthy drivers. But she only realized how much the terror affected her when she got on the plane. Sitting in her seat, she felt a tangible sense of relief, a release of tension that she didn’t even realize was there. Living in Israel, terror is always on your mind – consciously or subconsciously – and you are always looking over your shoulder. Speaking with Israelis about the current situation is inspiring. Israelis are called Sabras for good reason: while many of the business owners we spoke with lamented the downturn in their business, most of them expressed the resiliency typical of Israelis. “We are strong,” “We will get through this” were standard phrases that we heard. They are aware that danger is lurking but they are not letting that fear impede their daily lives. In the interview with Assemblyman Todd
Kaminsky published this week, he mentions his recent visit to Sderot and how just hours after the delegation left, a rocket was fired from Gaza. Fortunately, it didn’t reach the Israeli town, but this is what Israelis have to live with daily. Unfortunately, terror is a sad reality around the world. In America, we feel cocooned in our little bubble and are shaken when it hits close to home. But we are living in a different, post-9/11 world. Recently, I visited my daughter’s preschool class. A sign on the wall gave directions on what to do in case of a lockdown situation. And I asked my six-year-old if her morah discussed this with her. She started to sing me a song, and my heart clenched when I heard the words. She sang about being quiet, going calmly with her class to a safe place. I felt so sad. Is this what our children need to be trained in? Isn’t it a sad reality – and it is a reality – that they have to have drills for these sort of experiences? When I went to school, we had fire drills once or twice a year; now they have to be prepared for a scarier circumstance. Even though it is sad to see what our world has become, I am relieved that they are being prepared for an event that I hope will never take place. Wishing you a wonderful week, Shoshana
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Contents LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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COMMUNITY 8
Readers’ Poll Community Happenings
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NEWS
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Global
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National
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Odd-but-True Stories
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ISRAEL Israel News
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In their Own Words: How the Current Wave of Terror is Affecting Israeli Businesses by Rafi Sackville 94 TAMA 38: Protecting Against Earthquakes by Gedaliah Borvick
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PEOPLE TJH Speaks with Todd Kaminsky, Candidate for State Senate
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In the Shadows: Intrepid Mossad Missions by Avi Heiligman
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PARSHA Rabbi Wein
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JEWISH THOUGHT In Praise of the Potato by Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz
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Time is Time by Eytan Kobre
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It’s Not Belief, It’s Certainty by Rabbi YY Rubinstein
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JEWISH HISTORY Amulets, Accusations & Controversy: The Devastating Polemic Between Rabbi Yaakov Emden and Rabbi Yonason Eybeschutz, Part XI by Rabbi Pini Dunner 100 PARENTING Teasing, Part II by Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW
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HEALTH & FITNESS The Gluten Free Myth by Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN
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FOOD & LEISURE The Aussie Gourmet: Pesce for Pesach
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LIFESTYLES Dating Dialogue, Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW
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The Rising Costs of Higher Education by Chaim Homnick
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Your Money
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Transitions are Tough – But So are You! by Rivki Rosenwald, Esq., CLC
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HUMOR Centerfold
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Uncle Moishy Fun Page
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POLITICAL CROSSFIRE 116
The Four Foreign Policies by Charles Krauthammer 124
The 2016 Election’s Nasty Spirit by Michael Gerson CLASSIFIEDS
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Rocky’s Rant: Are We in Vilna?
Notable Quotes
Dear Editor, As Pesach is almost here, I want to remind people that some cleaners that are available these days are truly dangerous – especially for curious children. These cleaners can cause major burns, often resulting in a rush to the emergency room. I urge you, your family is more important than a clean stove. Please don’t bring them into your houses. You can clean just as well with the safer cleaners on the market. Wishing everyone a safe, wonderful Pesach, Sara Frankel
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Dear Editor, I noticed that you featured an interview with Chris McGrath, who is running for State Senate. Kudos to you for highlighting this race. The elections will be held on April 19, Primary Day. It is incumbent upon all of us to go out and vote. Regardless of the candidate who will win, whoever occupies that seat needs to know that our community is vocal and that we are active, informed citizens who demand responsive elected officials. If each and every one of us can take the few minutes on Election Day to send that message, our community will become even stronger. Sincerely, Leo Weider Dear Editor, Your Purim Photo Album is the reason that I bring TJH into my home. It is obvious that your readership spans the community that
we live in, and I appreciate that you endeavor to feature them all. Isn’t it wonderful that so many people from so many backgrounds and schools can enjoy the same paper every week? It is a compliment to you that you can entertain so many in a positive, exciting manner. Best of luck, Shulamit Shmulwich Dear Editor, One would think that an article on anxiety about going to camp would be best suited closer to the summer, but I think it was wonderful that you printed it now. Now is the best time to address these issues, when there is ample time to allay children’s fears. I’d like to point out one thing: sometimes the anxiety about going to camp or about starting something new stems from the parent and is passed onto the child. These parents are just too scared to cut the apron strings – or at least loosen them. No one is saying that your child is going to cut ties with you when they head to camp. Yes, they may not be speaking with you every day and they may be making new friends. Good for them! They still love you. But let them fly and grow and learn from new experiences. It’s OK for your child to sometimes fall down when learning to ride a bike – they’ll become stronger from the new experiences at which they are trying to excel. As an assistant in a playgroup for many years, I noticed this phenomeContinued on page 12
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non. It was obvious that some mothers were more anxious about their children going to school for the first time than the three-year-olds. And their anxiety was contagious – and then the kids started to panic. “Kol haschalos kashos,” all new things are hard. But don’t make it harder on your kids. Let them live, let them breathe, let them grow. They’ll be better for it. Sincerely, A Reader Dear Editor, The question in the “Dating Dialogue” this week came from a woman from a Chassidish home, but it could have come from anyone who is dat-
ing. She says that she is uncomfortable getting engaged to the young man after just one “beshow” and is hesitant to ask her parents if they can meet again. I think that everyone who is dating should remember that although asking certain questions or dating for a longer period of time or stopping to date (if that may be the case) or breaking an engagement may be uncomfortable or hard, it is so much easier than breaking a marriage, G-d forbid. Trust your gut and do what is best for you regardless of what others may think or say. Make yourself a priority – and then you won’t live a lifetime of regrets. Sincerely, D. Koenig
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Serbia Endeavors to Make Amends
After the end of World War II, Aleksandar Lebl returned to his hometown in Serbia to reclaim his family’s property. However, there were thousands who were killed and left no heir, and their property was seized by the Nazis or the puppet government in Belgrade and was incorporated into the Communist state after the war. By the spring of 1942, more than 80 percent of the 33,000 Jews living in Serbia before the war had been killed, and the Nazis declared the country “free of Jews.” “After the war the authorities decided to return the property, but as so many people were killed, there was no one left to take back most of it,” said Lebl. “The Jewish community has never recovered, because the loss [of human life] was so high.” But now, seven decades later, Serbia has passed a law offering some belated redress to its current tiny Jewish community. One of the first of its kind in Eastern Europe, the “heirless property restitution law” passed in February will see thousands of previously Jewish-owned buildings handed to the country’s Association of Jewish Communities. In addition, starting in 2017, the Serbian government will also pay an annual 950,000 euros ($1.1 million) for 25 years in financial support to the community to compensate for some properties that were not able to be returned. Some of them have been claimed legally by private owners and others are now homes to public institution such as schools or hospitals.
“We have identified more than 3,000 buildings seized during World War II by Germans,” said the president of the association Ruben Fuks. Fuks said that the association plans to rent out the properties and then spend the funds on education, fighting prejudice and preserving the memory of Holocaust victims, along with supporting survivors. Presenting the new law in parliament, Justice Minister Nikola Selakovic said Serbia had a “moral obligation” towards Jews who “dedicated their lives and work to our Serbia.” He said the move would also “contribute to a greater understanding of human rights, which is crucial for fighting and preventing racial and religious discrimination.” Fuks said the new law offers a chance to commemorate properly those who were killed and to fight against the intolerance that almost destroyed the community. It also means Holocaust survivors can “live with fewer worries in the last years of their lives, after the horrible personal experiences they have been through,” he said.
France: Where Have all the Millionaires Gone?
Following the rise in terrorism in France in recent months, there has been a tremendous upsurge in migration amongst the wealthy. A new report has revealed that French millionaires moved out of their birthplace to safer countries in 2015. As many as 10,000 super-rich, about 3% of its millionaire population, moved this year. Paris was the city that had the highest rate of millionaire outflow, losing about 6% of its millionaire population, which is about 7,000 citizens. The report – which didn’t exclusively focus on France – warned that other European countries, including the UK, Belgium, Germany and
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Kerry: “Assad Will Leave Syria” The United States and Russia have come to an agreement for a game plan for Syrian President Bashar Assad. Secretary of State John Kerry informed several Arab countries that as part of the future peace process
and hopefully an end to the civil war in Syria, Assad will leave to another country.
The understanding between the United States and Russia came about in behind-the-scenes diplomatic channels involving military operations against Islamic State and it includes the departure of Assad to another country at some point. However, it was stressed that “the timing of the move and its context in the political process is still not clear to everyone so far.” So he’s leaving, but not yet. In recent media reports, there have been several contradictory reports on alleged agreements between the U.S. and Russia regarding the fate of Assad. After Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the withdrawal of his forces from Syria, speculations arose that Putin meant to signal to Assad that if he sabotaged a political solution, he may risk a halt of Russian military support. Eventually, it became clear that despite the removal of air power, the Russians continue to provide a substantial amount of military equipment to Assad’s army.
Panama Papers Point to Putin
Vladimir Putin has not proved himself as the most trustworthy guy and the latest accusation isn’t helping his reputation much. A recent leak suggests that a complex network of secret offshore deals and loans totaling two billion dollars leads straight
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to the Russian president. The leaked documents reveal how this money has made Putin’s inner circle, including family, friends, and political associates, fabulously wealthy. Of course this was all arranged with meticulous care, and the president’s actual name does not appear in any of the records but there is an undeniable pattern and correla-
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tion. The files are part of an unprecedented leak of millions of papers from the database of Mossack Fonseca, the world’s fourth biggest offshore law firm that’s based in Panama. The offshore trail begins in Panama, then passes through Russia, Switzerland and Cyprus. The Panama Papers focus on Sergei Roldugin, who is claimed to be Putin’s best friend.
Roldugin introduced Putin to the woman he later married, Lyudmila, and is godfather to Putin’s older daughter, Maria. Roldugin has previously denied in documents to bank officials in Switzerland and Luxembourg that he has a close relationship to any Russian public figures; he also insisted that he is not a businessman but a professional musician. Yet the
files claim that Roldugin has a 12.5% stake in Russia’s biggest TV advertising agency, Video International, which has annual revenues of more than £800m. Until now the agency’s ownership was a heavily protected secret. The documents reveal other lucrative businesses that Roldugin is directly involved in. When asked about the offshore companies linked to him last week, Rodulgin said: “Guys, to be honest I am not ready to give comments now … These are delicate issues. I was connected to this business a long time ago. Before ‘perestroika.’ It happened … And then it started growing and such things happened. The House of Music [in St Petersburg] is subsidized from this money.” Many of the financial schemes revealed were funded by Bank Rossiya, headed by Yuri Kovalchuk. The U.S. alleges that Kovalchuk is the “personal banker” for many senior Russian government officials including Putin. The Panama Papers disclose that Kovalchuk and Bank Rossiya achieved the transfer of at least $1bn to a specially created offshore entity called Sandalwood Continental. A $6m yacht was purchased by Sandalwood and shipped to a port near St Petersburg. These funds came from a series of enormous unsecured loans from the state-controlled Russian Commercial Bank (RCB) located in Cyprus and other state banks. There is no explanation in the files of why the banks agreed to extend such unorthodox credit lines. In 2010 and 2011, Sandalwood made three loans worth $11.3m to an offshore company called Ozon, which owns the Igora ski resort in the Leningrad region. Ozon belongs to Kovalchuk and a Cypriot company. Putin is the resort’s star patron and a reputed resident. A year and half after the loans, Putin’s daughter Katerina got married at the resort. This isn’t the first instance where Putin’s personal assets have been scrutinized – there has been speculation regarding his fortune for years. In 2007 it was reported that he was worth at least $40bn, based on leaks from inside his own presidential administration. In 2010, U.S. diplomatic cables suggested Putin held his wealth via proxies. Officially the president owned close to nothing, but had the luxury to draw on the wealth of his friends, who control practically all of Russia’s oil and gas production and industrial resources. U.S. political scientist Karen Dawisha points out, “He takes what he wants. When you are president of
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Russia, you don’t need a written contract. You are the law.” Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s official spokesman, declined to comment on specific allegations against the president. Speaking last week, Peskov said western spy agencies were behind an all-out “information attack” against him to destabilize Russia before elections. Peskov dismissed the investigation by the Guardian and others as an “undisguised, paid-for hack job.” He said Russia had “legal means” to defend Putin’s dignity and honor. The Panama Papers reference 12 current or former world leaders, as well as 128 other politicians and public officials. In addition to allegations involving associates of Putin and FIFA, the papers also accuse the prime minister of Iceland, Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, of having ties, through his wife, to an offshore company that was not properly disclosed, while Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri is alleged to have failed to disclose links to a company in his asset declarations.
Spain: No More Siestas?
Spain’s economy is sleeping and its prime minister wants it to wake up. Mariano Rajoy is recommending to do away with the country’s threehour midday lunch and nap breaks to bring Spain into the 21st century. Instead of a nine-to-five work day, Spaniards typically arrive at their jobs at 10am, leave around 2pm to eat lunch and take a siesta, or a post-lunch nap, and then resume working until around 8pm. While such a schedule has long been the envy of workers worldwide, these siestas mean Spaniards actually work more total hours than similar workers in other countries – but are less productive. Rajoy hopes to cut out siestas and end the workday at 6pm. Siestas became popular back
when Spain’s economy was primarily agricultural, and midday summer temperatures would become unbearable for outdoor workers, sometimes climbing to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. But today, Spain’s economy is primarily service-based, making the long breaks unnecessary. This isn’t the first time Spain has tried to streamline the nation’s work schedule. In 2013, a parliamentary commission called for major labor reforms, including “more flexible working hours, to cut our lunch breaks, to streamline business meetings by setting time limits for them and to practice and demand punctuality,” the commission’s report said, according to The Australian. At the time, Rajoy did not institute these recommendations, even though they were supported by most of the nation. Now, some are saying he’s moving forward to win votes ahead of the elections in June.
Jewish Nobel Prize Winner Dies
Imre Kertesz, the Jewish Hungarian writer who won the 2002 Nobel Prize for Literature, has died at the age of 86. Kertesz wrote a fictional novel, Fatelessness, based on his true life experiences as a teenager in Nazi concentration camps. Born in Budapest in 1929, Kertesz was deported to Auschwitz in 1944 and later to the Buchenwald concentration camp in east Germany, which was liberated by the U.S. Army in 1945. He was awarded the Nobel after judges recognized his work in 2002 as the “ultimate truth” about how cruel humans can be. Kertesz was the first Hungarian to win the Nobel Prize for literature. His book, Fatelessness, was initially rejected for publication by Communist censors but was finally released in 1975. The Swedish Nobel Academy acknowledged his work as “writing that upholds the experience of the individual in the face of a barbaric and arbitrary history.” They
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added that, in his depiction of the suffering of Auschwitz prisoners, Kertesz showed he was “one of the few people who manages to describe that in a way which is immediately accessible to us, [those] who have not shared that experience.” In an interview, Kertesz once said: “As a child you have a certain trust in life. But when something like Auschwitz happens, everything falls apart.” In 2002, he told Newsweek, “You cannot imagine what it’s like to be allowed to lie in the camp’s hospital, or to have a 10-minute break from indescribable labor. To be very close to death is also a kind of happiness. Just surviving becomes the greatest freedom of all.”
Freeing North Koreans One Flash Drive at a Time
The Human Rights Foundation of New York and Silicon Valley’s Forum280 have come up with an innovative way to combat censorship in North Korea: “Flash Drives for Freedom.” The two organizations are collecting unwanted memory disks that will be used to smuggle banned South Korean and Western content, such as films, TV shows, books and internet content, across the country’s borders. The government owns and operates all media outlets in North Korea. Almost all internet access is prohibited in the Hermit Kingdom, and the Korean Central News Agency is the one and only source for all the “news” in the country. The government is known to edit website content and promote political propaganda. The two nonprofits are collaborating with a network of North Korean, defector-led organizations in South Korea to get the drives into the country, including North Korean Strategy Center, North Korean Intellectual
Solidarity and Now and Action & Unity for NK Human Rights. Alex Gladstein, HRF chief strategy officer, says civil society groups collectively smuggle less than 10,000 flash drives annually. They are unable to send more because they buy the drives on the Internet at retail cost. Flash Drives for Freedom serves as a collection point, in the hopes that gifting these organizations with these devices will allow them to focus on other pressing matters. “In terms of working towards free society, there is no more important country than North Korea,” says Trevor Kornwell, President of Forum280. “It’s not only a symbol of the evil that totalitarian regimes can become, but it’s in practice with a menacing way of life and we saw it as an important country to do what we can for.” Content from the flash drives is wiped clean before shipping them off to South Korea. The civil society organizations then run focus groups that help them decide what content should go on the drives. Once they are loaded, most of the organizations send the drives into China, and then they are smuggled into North Korea using a coordinated human network on the DPRK northern river border shared with China. Since the campaign launched in February, more than 15,000 drives from all over the world have been donated.
Germany’s Unification Architect Dies at 89
Germany’s longest serving foreign minister, Hans-Dietrich Genscher, has died at the age of 89. Genscher is best known for being fundamental in the unification of East and West Germany in 1990. Genscher served as foreign minister, first of West Germany and then of the reunited nation, for 18 years. He was at the height of his career when cracks in the Iron Curtain opened up
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in 1989. In September 1989, thousands of East Germans had packed into the West German embassy in Prague, seeking to escape to the West at a time when East German soldiers shot those who tried to flee across the Berlin Wall. After weeks of diplomatic maneuvering, on September 30, Genscher told the East Germans they could go to the West. “I call you fellow citizens, and express a hearty welcome,” Genscher said from an embassy balcony. He told reporters outside it was “the most moving point of my political career.” “His speech on the balcony of the West German Embassy in Prague in September 1989, when he welcomed the thousands who had fled East Germany into the West, is a moment that will never be forgotten,” the U.S. State Department said in a statement that called him a “true statesman.” After the Berlin Wall fell on November 9, Genscher was at the forefront of efforts to unite East and West Germany — a goal achieved on October 3, 1990. Genscher was close to former President George Bush’s secretary of state, James A. Baker III, awakening Baker the night before a six-nation treaty approving German unification was to be signed in Moscow to help resolve a last-minute hitch. Genscher was clear about the lessons Germany had learned from the horrors of its Nazi past. “I have always considered it my generation’s responsibility to prevent a repetition of the events of the period from 19331945 in Germany, committed by Germany,” he wrote in his memoir. “That task will go on in perpetuity. We must prevent even a relapse into a new nationalism.”
Is Libya ISIS’s Future Base?
Professor Yehudit Ronen, a leading expert on Libya and the African Sahel region at Bar- Ilan University,
is predicting that if attacks on ISIS continue to weaken the group in Syria and Iraq, it could relocate its headquarters to the town of Sirte in Libya. The northern coastal town has served as ISIS’s Libyan headquarters since early spring 2015. Ronen said this week that the retaking of the ancient city of Palmyra from Islamic State by Syrian and Russian military forces was a watershed defeat for the group. “As Islamic State losses continue, the attractiveness of Libya as a rear and alternative base could gather momentum and become reality,” predicted Ronen, a political scientist and author of the acclaimed Qaddafi’s Libya in World Politics. “Libya’s Mediterranean coast is a highly important strategic location for Islamic State, which it penetrated in 2014,” noted Ronen. “The organization is well aware that the coastal strip’s oil and gas-rich infrastructure and ports are turning Libya into an effective jumpoff point to expand jihadist terror to the European continent.” Since the summer of 2014, Libya has had two rival governments: The self-declared one in Tripoli, and the elected and internationally recognized government in Tobruk. “This week, the third unity government backed by the international community, appeared in the political arena.” As the economy is collapsing, though, the new unity government lacks any effective authority. “The Western powers are backing the unity government, hoping it will become an address to cooperate in confronting the Islamic State militants, deal with illegal migratory flows from Libya to Europe, and restore oil production to shore up Libya’s economy and thus stabilize the country and curb the export of jihadist militancy and terror activities,” Ronen said. The West has been looking to politically and militarily back the unity government, which is supposed to lead by consensus, however, the West cannot move until it has a legitimate political pillar to collaborate with, asserted Ronen. “The bottom line is that Islamic State has found the perfect storm where it can hunker down and build its power away from the main stage in Syria and Iraq, expanding on its ambitions to implement the caliphate vision deeper into the African Sahel and Maghreb as well as in Egypt and Sudan,” said Ronen.
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the new law is that local officeholders should be role models for residents and follow modern sanitation practices. Some have protested against the law that requires politicians to have access to bathrooms. Kapil Patil, an independent state lawmaker, says the law is unconstitutional, pointing out that any Indian adult should be able to run for office.
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India’s Potty Politics Political candidates in India require similar requirements to your 3-year-old toddler entering preschool: they must use a toilet. While this sounds may sound ludicrous or even unreal, it’s a new law in the country. Last week, the western state of
Maharashtra became the latest state to pass the strange law requiring those running in municipal and village-level elections to present proof that they have access to working toilets. This isn’t the first state to introduce such legislation – five other Indian states that are home to nearly 400 million people, or roughly one-third of the country, have enacted similar legislation over the past two years. In a country where an estimat-
ed 40 percent of people lack access to safe, functioning commodes, according to WaterAid, a charity, using bathrooms is not a certainty. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a “Clean India” campaign that aims to install 110 million toilets nationwide by 2019. Four of the five states that have introduced laws requiring local political candidates to use toilets are led by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party. The philosophy behind
Unaoil, a once-obscure firm, is now at the heart of a very public international corruption scandal. Police raided Unaoil’s Monaco offices and interviewed its executives on Thursday, a day after The Huffington Post and Fairfax Media first exposed the company’s practices. Law enforcement agencies in at least four nations are involved in a wide-ranging probe of the company and its partners. Also involved is British financial giant HSBC and American bailout key player Citibank who have processed transactions, managed money, and vouched for Unaoil. In what is being regarded as possibly the “world’s biggest bribe scandal,” the Monaco-based company is being accused of bribing foreign officials to help major multinational corporations win contracts in many different countries including Iraq, Kazakhstan, Iran, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, the Middle East, and the former Soviet Union. The scheme was pretty straightforward: the clients, which included exploration companies, construction and engineering firms, and oilfield service contractors, would pay Unaoil large fees in order to secure contracts. Then Unaoil would proceed to bribe government officials in the country of interest and the deal was sealed. Many of Unaoil’s clients claim
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ONCE AGAIN
SENATE MAJORITY LEADER FLANAGAN AND THE STATE SENATE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAVE LED THE WAY IN SECURING MONEY FOR OUR YESHIVAS
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that they did not know that Unaoil was bribing government officials on their behalf, but the report asserts that some were either willfully blind or were fully aware of the corruption. Halliburton, KBR and other corporate conglomerates relied on Unaoil to deliver them lucrative contracts with corrupt regimes in oil-rich nations. But without the help of banks like HSBC and Citibank, none of Unaoil’s operations would have been possible. Legally in the U.S. it is a crime for a bank to knowingly process any transaction related to illegal activity or turn a blind eye to red flags or suspicious activity, according to the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 and the Patriot Act of 2001. A thorough investigation will determine whether Unaoil’s deals were in fact illegal and if the banks had knowledge of the scandal at the time.
“Non-Violence” Teacher’s Spouse is Terrorist
“The judging process [for the Global Teacher Prize] examines the qualities and achievements of the candidates themselves only,” the Varkey Qadura Faris, the director of a Palestinian prisoners’ association, said that Omar Al-Hroub accepted the 1993 Oslo Accords, served as a deputy Cabinet minister in the Palestinian Authority, and supports a two-state solution with Israel. He related that Omar Al-Hroub remains a senior Palestinian official who is close to President Mahmoud Abbas and “believes in his peaceful approach.” Foundation said in a statement. An article in the Qatari newspaper al-Araby al-Jadid called Omar alHroub a “freedom fighter … who took part in one of the most daring guerrilla operations in the occupied territories.” According to the website of the Global Teacher Prize, winner Hanan al-Hroub’s curriculum has “led to a decline in violent behavior in schools where this is usually a frequent occurrence; she has inspired her colleagues to review the way they teach, their classroom management strategies and the sanctions they use.” Meir Indor, chairman of the Almagor Terror Victims Association, an Israeli advocacy group, said he doesn’t blame the teacher for her husband’s actions, but points out that she should not have received the prize. It makes “a mockery of those murdered by her husband,” Indor said.
IDF is 11th Strongest in the Word It has come to light that the husband of a million dollar peace prize winner is responsible for the deaths of six Israelis. Palestinian teacher Hanan al-Hroub received the UKbased Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize at a ceremony in Dubai earlier this month for a curriculum she called “No to Violence.” But violence seems to pervade her household. Her husband, Omar, served 10 years in an Israeli prison after being convicted of providing the chemicals needed to make bombs in a deadly attack. The 1980 bomb in Chevron targeted victims walking home from shul on Friday night.
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Dear Neighbor: As a tireless advocate for the Jewish community and all the issues we hold important, I am proud to support my friend and colleague, Todd Kaminsky for State Senate. Todd and I have worked hand in hand as we fought in the community and Albany for the many issues our communities hold dear. In the budget we passed just last week, Todd and I secured record funding for our yeshivas, including: $60 million increase in CAP funding, with the first $30 million distributed this year. Yeshiva Security funding doubled to almost $10 million $2 million dollars for the historic creation of the Office of Religious and Independent Schools to provide resources and grants to the state’s nonpublic and religious schools. During his time in the Assembly, Todd has proven that he is willing to stand up for every community he represents. As one of the only frum elected officials in Albany, I rely on partners who understand the unique needs of our families, yeshivas and communities and especially those who are willing to stand up and make their voices heard. Todd is exactly that person who has proven himself in the Assembly and I hope you will join me in supporting Todd Kaminsky for Senate on April 19.
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count. In doing so, it includes 50 other relevant criteria, such as economic strength, natural resources and geographical size. It did not, however, consider nuclear capabilities or the total number of weapons each military possesses. The United States topped the list, with the world’s strongest military, followed by Russia and China in second and third place, respectively. India and the United Kingdom rounded off the top five. Israel’s conventional military strength exceeded other countries in the region, including Egypt (18th), Iran (23rd), Syria (42nd) and Jordan (65th). Israel also ranked higher than some European countries, including Italy (16th), Switzerland (30th), and Spain (38th).
Hamas Holding Israelis Captive
Hamas is holding four Israelis captive in Gaza and is not currently negotiating their release. The terror group called Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu a “liar” last week, and declared that the “occupation” would have to pay a price for the return of two civilians and the bodies of two soldiers which Hamas is holding in Gaza. The comments by Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida mark the first time that Hamas has acknowledged that the four Israelis – soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, and civilians Avraham Mengistu and a Bedouin whose name has not been made public – are missing in Gaza. Obeida, who appeared in a video alongside the photos of the four Israelis, said, “There is no contact with the occupation about the soldiers who are imprisoned in Gaza, and we will not provide information unilaterally without the occupation paying the price.” Abu Obeida added that Netanyahu is “lying to his people and deceiving the families” with his statements
about the prisoners. According to him, “Netanyahu is lying in his statements; no negotiations about them are being held. Israel will not receive information until it pays the price – before negotiations as well as afterwards,” he asserted. Hadar Goldin, a first lieutenant in the Givati Brigade, was killed on August 1, 2014 at the height of Operation Protective Edge after Hamas terrorists breached one of several ceasefires to attack his unit on the outskirts of the city of Rafah. Oron Shaul was killed the previous month during clashes between Hamas infiltrators and the IDF in the Gaza Belt and his body was also captured by terrorists. Hamas has continued to hold the two soldiers’ bodies as bargaining chips. It was rumored that Israel and Hamas would strike a deal for their return which could see the release of terrorists imprisoned in Israel, but Hamas later toughened its conditions for such a deal. Mengistu, a 29-year-old Ethiopian Jew, wandered unarmed across the border to Gaza and was captured. Israel’s Defense Ministry has determined that Mengistu was captured by Hamas after managing to cross the border, but the terrorist organization holding de facto rule over Gaza has provided no information about his whereabouts or condition. The unidentified Bedouin, who is being held in Gaza, had reportedly crossed the border several times in the past. The precise details of his capture are still under a gag order.
Hamas and Fatah Making Nice
Usually peace in the Middle East is a good thing but here is an exception. Rivals Hamas and Fatah are reportedly drawing together ahead of an agreement on Palestinian unity. Reportedly, meetings will be held in the Qatari capital of Doha between representatives from the two movements. Fatah’s delegation will be led by Azzam al-Ahmad, who is in charge of reconciliation for the party, while the Hamas team
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wages for Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip, which the PA, the official body administering the Palestinian territories in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, has refused to hand over. The issue torpedoed previous unity talks in 2014.
From Nazi to Mossad Hitman An article has been published documenting the extraordinary life of Otto Skorzeny. The former Nazi, who was a senior SS officer and specialized in daring, guerrilla-style, commando raids, also happened to spend some time as an agent and hitman for the Mossad.
will include Saleh al-Arouri, Moussa Abu Marzouk, and Izzat al-Rishq. The Doha meetings come after a lower level meeting that was held in Istanbul between Hamas and Fatah representatives. The expectation is that if the meetings in Qatar go well, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will visit Doha in the near future to meet with Hamas political
bureau head Khaled Mashaal. According to Palestinian media, the heart of the dispute is chairmanship of the Palestinian parliament, last chosen in 2006. At the moment, Hamas member Abdul Aziz Duwaik holds the position. But Fatah wants to appoint one of its own people, or at least a third-party figure, since under Palestinian law the chairman of
the parliament also inherits the job of president of the Palestinian Authority, if the president — currently Mahmoud Abbas — can’t function in office. Hamas has refused the appointment, and the two sides have decided to table the matter until an agreement is reached on other points of contention. The sides have reportedly managed to come together on payment of
CBS Radio News correspondent Dan Raviv and Yossi Melman, an Israeli author, have put together the history and profile of Skorzeny after many years of research. “He was Adolf Hitler’s favorite military officer,” says Raviv. From Austria, Skorzeny was an enthusiastic Nazi, joining the Austrian equivalent of the Nazi party in 1931. When World War II broke out in 1939, Skorzeny volunteered for the SS, joining a unit called Leibstandarte, which had been set up as Hitler’s bodyguard. Ostensibly a military unit, it left a trail of burned villages, massacred civilians and murdered PoWs. Skorzeny distinguished himself for his resourcefulness, daring and deceptions, and soon began his commando career. His most famous exploit was perhaps the rescue of Italy’s Fascist leader, Benito Mussolini, from rebels in 1943. Skorzeny brought troops in silently by glider, landing near a mountaintop fortress, and overwhelming its defenders. After the war, he became a businessman in Spain. But Skorzeny was not content with that. It’s alleged he helped other Nazis escape to safety in Spain or Latin America. He also became involved in Egypt’s efforts to beef up its armed forces to confront Israel. He’s believed to have provided
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The Central Bank of Israel has announced that in 2015 Israel showed a 2.5 percent stable economic growth and had its lowest unemployment
The U.S. military is growing but not with humans; robotic systems and unmanned vehicles are earning themselves critical roles in the military. Although many expected to see strong, violent robots in the battlefields attacking the enemy by now, the Pentagon is saying not just yet. A top Pentagon official on Wednes-
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launched from the back of a fighter jet moving at Mach 0.9. Pentagon researchers also are developing small bombs that use cameras and sensors to improve their targeting capabilities. Other projects include robot boats and a hyper-velocity gun – known as the electromagnetic rail-gun – that can blast a projectile out at an astonishing 4,500 miles (7,250 kilometers) per hour. The Pentagon is also developing artificial intelligence capabilities, such as “deep-learning” machines that can sift mind-boggling amounts of data. “Learning machines are going to allow us to get after ISIS as a network and deal them a lasting defeat,” Work said. Next year’s proposed budget includes $71.4 billion in research and development funds.
Thousands Lose Food Stamp Benefits
As many as 1 million Americans will be worrying about how they will put food on their tables over the course of this year. As of Friday, hundreds of thousands of food stamp receivers’ benefits were revoked after a much-talked about work mandate was reinstated in 22 states. During the economic recession, the 20-year-old rule was suspended in many states but has since been restored. The law requires adults without children, dependents, or disabilities to have a job for more than three months in order to receive food stamp benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The reinstatement of the work mandate has been highly debated between conservative leaders, who feel that without the mandate people can be discouraged from working, and their liberal counterparts, who say the
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erage, or the local labor market must qualify as weak by other measures. According to some experts, the economy is still too frail to meet those conditions in three states where the work mandate has been re-imposed: Mississippi, South Carolina and West Virginia. Mississippi and West Virginia currently have two of the weakest economies in the country. The unemployment rate in both states is 6.5 percent, which is worse than the national rate of 5 percent and better only than Alaska’s rate of 6.6 percent.
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sis by the liberal Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington. While those affected by this reinstatement were given a three-month grace period, for many the time limit was not realistic within the realities of the current job market. The average amount of time unemployed Americans spend looking for work has fallen since its
peak in 2011, but is still almost 30 weeks, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While there are some exceptions to the work mandate in order for the federal work requirement to be waived, a jurisdiction must have an unemployment rate above 10 percent, a rate 20 percent higher than the national av-
You’ve heard the commercials: improve your internet speed and reliability to increase employees’ performance, but apparently the White House didn’t. According to staff at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, office technology has been quite lacking for the last several years. The Wi-Fi was spotty¸ some computers powered on and off randomly, there were only black and white printers, and desktop computers had speakerphones from Radio Shack, circa 1985. Plus, Obama’s team all had uniformed BlackBerries, no iPhones or Androids. Sounds more like a small sized travel agency in a mid-America strip mall, doesn’t it? But as Obama prepares to leave the White House, the technology will be upgraded for his successor. Just last week, the staff in the West Wing completed upgrades and repairs on office technology. Four agencies, each with their own chief information officer are responsible for technology at the White House: the National Security Council, the Executive Office of the President, the Secret Service and the White House Communications Agency. In March 2015, David Recordon, who designed and maintained the office technology for Mark Zuckerberg and the other employees at Facebook, was hired for
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a revamp. “It was an interesting challenge and world for me,” Recordon said. He began his mission by mapping out the miles of Ethernet cables and phone. Technicians eventually discovered and removed 13,000 pounds of abandoned cables that no longer served any purpose. “They had been installed over the decades by different organizations using different standards, different techniques, from different eras,” Recordon related. “They were finding these pipes that just had bundles of cable that had been cut off over the years, no longer used. So we just started pulling it out.” In a project that took a full two years, next on the agenda was to repair or replace broken computers, followed by a new phone system that hadn’t been updated since the Clinton administration. Eventually many White House aides upgraded to the most recent model iPhone. Obama, though, still carries a specially modified, highly secure BlackBerry. Staff at the White House now rely on chip-enabled smart cards and pin codes to access their computers and other secure networks instead of relying on passwords. All this sounds like very impressive, necessary but expensive work. However the White House did not request any additional money for the new upgrades, which have been paid for out of the existing technology budgets for the various agencies involved.
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Employment Opportunity Commission based on current wages for male soccer players versus their female counterparts. According to their lawyers, the women make four times less than the men. The U.S. Soccer pay figures for the men and women were agreed to by the players as part of separate collective bargaining agreements, but the U.S. women’s team argues that its CBA has expired. The Defendant, U.S. Soccer, has maintained that the CBA with the U.S. women’s players is still in effect through the end of 2016 due to a memorandum of understanding signed by the two sides in 2013. In an effort to get a court to decide if the CBA is still in place, U.S. Soccer filed its own separate action in February in Chicago. The case will not be heard in court until May 25. Sports lawyer Jeffrey Kessler, who represented Tom Brady in his recent case against the NFL, will be representing the women. Kessler spoke to sports reporters about the case. “The reason the players have filed is because the USSF has made it clear that they will not consider equal pay [with the U.S. men] in the negotiations for a new agreement,” said Kessler. “So whether or not there’s an existing agreement, they won’t ever agree to make a change to give us the right salary. And the players have been very patient and have concluded now they have to bring a case.” In a press release, Kessler notes that the U.S. women’s players want “equal pay for equal work,” and adds that the team wants treatment equal to the U.S. men on playing surfaces and travel accommodations. The U.S. players say their goal is for the EEOC to conduct an independent investigation, issue its findings and seek relief on behalf of the players on the U.S. team.
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The Supreme Court upheld its strict “one person, one vote” policy on Monday. Conservatives pushed for courts to increase the number of rural, mostly
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white district votes at the expense of urban, largely Hispanic votes in Texas specifically but this ruling affects all states. The ruling mandated that the method of drawing districts with roughly equal numbers of residents remains intact. Challengers had argued only eligible voters should be counted, a method that would have allowed states to deny non-citizens the right to vote and others who do not vote, including children. Conservatives posit that in some states with a heavy percentage of residents that are either non-citizens or unable to vote, the other voters’ voices are diluted. Had the courts ruled in favor of this initiative, states with high percentages of non-citizens, like Texas, California, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and Nevada, would have seen the most drastic change, which may have helped Republican candidates in elections. When the case was argued in December, most of the justices agreed that the system was flawed, although none of them had any practical or better solutions. The more conservative justices hinted that they were open to incorporating voter population but the more liberal justices opposed going with only eligible voters, which would render non-citizens invisible when drawing districts — along with children, prisoners, some ex-felons and some people with intellectual disabilities. Six justices signed onto Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s decision. “Total-population apportionment meets the equal protection demand, by rendering each representative alert to the interests and constituent-service requests of all who dwell in the representative’s district,” Justice Ginsburg said. “The choice is best left for the people of the states to decide for themselves how they should apportion their legislature,” Justice Thomas wrote. The Justices all agreed and insisted on ensuring that districts provide relatively equal opportunity to all residents so that they all have the same access to their elected officials. “There is a voting interest,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor acknowledged. “But there is also a representation interest.” The equal protection clause of the Constitution is supposed to guarantee each person the same political power. The question was whether that refers to all people or just voters.
The Numero Uno
This city has some cards up their sleeve. On April 1, Alaska’s numero uno city was officially renamed number one. On Friday, Juneau’s website declared, “Welcome to UNO!” and featured a new logo. Its Facebook page also promoted the change and a banner hung outside its municipal building. The name change was part of a promotion with Mattel Inc., which produces the UNO game and is promoting its new wild cards. The company made a $15,000 donation to the Juneau Community Foundation and Mattel is providing hundreds of decks of cards to city residents. While the city is known for whale watching, its glaciers and an outdoor lifestyle, a bit of fun is a great way to get more tourists flocking this summer. When they come, though, they’ll be coming to Juneau, as the name change is for one day only. “I just think it’s a win for everybody. And I think it’s important for us to sit back and laugh once in a while,” City Manager Kim Kiefer, who is a card-carrying resident of Juneau, said. Hey, give me a deck of cards and some cash and you can rename me UNO too – for the day.
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sounds like a real name, it’s harder to screen them out.” Seems like a game of cat and mouse.
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County, Florida, has been ignoring reminders that she register to vote. So far she has received two but she still won’t be voting in November’s election. You see, Gracey is probably not the best candidate to be voting. She is small, furry, and has two cute ears – and that’s when she was alive. Gracey is a feline who has since
passed on. Her former owner, Julie Duncan, took to Twitter to ask Seminole County Election Supervisor Mike Ertel what was going on after she received two notices for Gracey. The letters came from an organization called the Voter Participation Center and not from the local government.
“I think it’s fair enough to say it’s misleading voters,” Ertel said, “and I think it’s causing voters to have a lack of faith in the process.” Seems like the cat’s out of the bag on that one. Page Gardner, president of the center that mailed the letters, says it is very unusual for pets to get on their mailing list, but “if [a] pet name
It’s almost barbecue season and I can smell the hot dogs, hamburgers and shish kebabs in the air. Throw in some French fries, cole slaw and a beautiful summer day, and you have a wonderful backyard party. But what if you were looking to impress your friends? Forget about grilling some thick steaks or offering specialty beers. How about serving shish kebabs that are $1,300 a pop? Wouldn’t that impress them – or perhaps they’ll just point out that that’s over the top? One Turkish chef based in London has created a dish for the non-kosher holy rollers among us. “I think we do something nice and expensive. We used high quality meat and vegetables and olive oil and nice 25-year-old vinegar,” Chef Onder Sahan of Canary Wharf said, unveiling his new Royal Kebab. The dish, which was made for the fourth annual British Kebab Awards last month, is made with Japanese Wagyu beef, milk-fed lamb and goat minced into a traditional kofta served on the skewer, fresh morel mushrooms, French Chaumes cheese is also used with courgette flowers, Turkish basil, Jerusalem artichokes and La Vallee des Baux olive oil. Added in is a healthy splash of Terre Bormane vinegar which costs almost $265 for just 3.3 ounces. Sahan insists that kebabs are for anytime and can indeed be highbrow. “We try to change the kebab image, and then we show people if you have good taste and then you can make it whatever way you like it,” he says. Other chefs, he says, are invited
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to try to stick it to him by producing an even more expensive kebab. “I’m really very, very happy if someone do it and I’m very interested. I’m waiting if someone makes it better than this and I’m happy to pay more than 1,000.” Stick a fork in me – I’m done!
a little more substantial – even if it’s sponge cake on Pesach.
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The Raindrop Cake
Now you can have your cake and eat it too. Thanks to the Japanese, a raindrop cake, which looks just like a giant drop of water, has been invented – and it’s a dieter’s dream. The light, delicate treat which is inspired by traditional Mizu Shingen Mochi from Japan has no calories. Darren Wong revealed that he worked out how to formulate the make-up of the unusual dish himself. Made of mineral water and agar – a gelatin-like substance made from algae – it can be sliced and reportedly has a mild taste like water. It wasn’t easy to create the cake. “The cake has to maintain its shape but still have the texture of water. This makes the cake a nightmare to store and transport,” Wong says. Additionally, each cake has to be packed individually in a way that protects it from movement and changes in temperature. Because a dessert is meant to have flavor, the dish is usually topped with roasted soybean flour and brown sugar syrup. The dish is being unveiled at Smorgasburg, a food festival which runs in New York on spring and summer weekends. I’ll leave this cake to the dieters. For me, I’d rather dig into something
Diane Kroupa put many criminals behind bars as a U.S. tax judge. She knows that cheaters never prosper; the IRS is always watching. But it seems that she thought that she was above the law. Now, Kroupa and her husband, Robert Fackler, have been indicted on charges of tax evasion, obstruction of a tax audit, conspiracy, and making and subscribing false tax returns. The retired judge and her spouse cheated the government out of $400,000 in a scheme that treated personal spending such as jewelry, pilates classes and overseas vacations as business expenses. It’s an ironic twist: the former tax court judge is now being held on charges related to taxes. It was between 2004-2012 that the couple used much of their personal spending as business expenses. Those bogus tax deductions included vacations to such destinations as the Bahamas, Greece and Thailand; jewelry and clothing; spa and massage fees; pilates classes; wine club fees; rent and utilities for a home they leased in Maryland; and similar costs for their principal residence in Minnesota. Now, they both could end up behind bars for 20 years if convicted. Seems that they forgot what good ol’ Mr. Franklin said: In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. And, of course, an arrest by the IRS.
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ew people in recent times have had the impact of Rabbi Elazar Menachem Man Shach k"mz on the global “Torah world.” The revered Rosh Yeshivah of the famed Ponevezh Yeshivah in Bnei Brak, he was a leader renowned for his Torah wisdom, piercing insight and undaunted courage. But to the many with crushing personal problems who walked up the steps to his very simple apartment, nothing was more important than his compassion and sensitivity. Despite being burdened with unending communal responsibilities, he made time for everyone. His warm humanity was legendary; his genuine concern for every person was boundless. How the Rosh Yeshivah related to the throngs who sought his counsel, to his disciples and to his family, taught the lessons of a lifetime. Now many of those special qualities have been captured in The Rav Shach Haggadah. This work illuminates every segment of the Haggadah with his thoughts, stories, interpretations, comments and insights. Rav Shach was like a wellspring, always flowing with ideas and responses to questions and problems. Much of what he said was recorded by his family, students, and the multitudes who sought his guidance and comfort. The authors have culled this vast wealth of material and applied it to the Haggadah. The wisdom of Rav Shach glows on every page. His teachings, through word and example, come through with all the strength, humility, poignancy and warmth of the Rosh Yeshivah himself. Inspirational, readable, informative (and sometimes surprising!) this is one Haggadah you won’t put down when the Seder is over.
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n halachah and tradition, the Pesach Seder is a time when families gather to recount the glory, the wonder, and the splendor of the Pesach story, when ‘the more one tells about the Exodus from Egypt, the more praiseworthy he is.’ Numberless commentaries have been written on the Haggadah, embellishing countless Seder tables throughout the ages. The Haggadah Treasury is a collection of gems culled from this rich lode of inspiration, exegesis, and parable. Anthologized by Zeirei Agudah Israel, its purpose is to present every Jewish home with material suitable to every Seder, enriching to every family. Presented skillfully and concisely, each comment stands on its own, ready for easy reading and retelling. Not a commentary, but a collection of illuminating comments, The Haggadah Treasury aims to give each participant an opportunity to add spice and meaning to his own Seder. It is offered to the Jewish family with the prayer that the day will soon come when the miracles of the Exodus pale beside those of the promised final redemption when He will be One, and His Name, One.
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he Haggadah never ceases to fascinate. The text has not changed for many centuries, but the insights still abound. This extraordinary new collection is one of the best examples of the Haggadah’s freshness. It brings together some of the finest comments of leaders and teachers who changed their world and ours, great men whose influence has not waned with the passing years. The names themselves tell the story. They span generations, eras, and continents. They gave strength to the old world and built the new. The Chofetz Chaim and the Netziv of Volozhin. Rabbi Elchonon Wasserman and Rabbi Zalman Sorotzkin. Rabbi Shneur Kotler and Rabbi Gedaliah Schorr. Among them all, they had tens of thousands of students and hundreds of thousands — no, millions e begin the Haggadah by inviting guests. What a privilege it would be if there — whose lives were and are enriched by them. All were Torah geniuses who were were a knock on the door and the greatest luminaries of the last hundred years leaders in difficult times, and for such people, the Haggadah and the lessons of the were to come in and sit at our Seder table! Here they are! Exodus were guideposts for life in any era. This Haggadah presents a magnificent panoply of gedolim, of great intellects, profound Their interpretations of the Haggadah are distinguished for the warmth, faith, thinkers, and master teachers. These are people who shaped our century and exemplified the grandeur of the Torah: incisiveness, and profundity that marked their authors as Torah leaders for well over a century. By finding lessons in the Haggadah, they spoke to their contem• The dynasty of Brisk — the Bais HaLevi, Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik, and Rabbi and to us. Because just as we must think of ourselves in every generaYitzchok Zev (Reb Velvel) Soloveitchik. Their method of learning capturedporaries the tion as if we were emerging from Egyptian slavery, so we must wrest ourselves world and raised Torah study to new heights. in every generation from the shackles that restrain our growth as Jews, in knowl• Rabbi Reuven Grozovsky — rosh yeshivah of Kaminetz and Torah Vodaath, edge, understanding, faith, and service. whose penetrating insight was unsurpassed, and who blazed a path in post-War The contents of this anthologized commentary have been carefully and judiAmerica. ciously • Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky — prize student of R’ Chaim, brave Rav under the assembled by Rabbi Asher Bergman. The final product is a credit to him and a magnificent service to the entire community. Communists, chief dayan of the British Empire, and rosh yeshivah in Jerusalem. Invite these six Torah giants to your Seder, and let them help you add mean• Rabbi Yitzchok Hutner — rosh yeshivah of Mesivta Chaim Berlin, one of scinand flavor to your Seder, your Pesach, and your entire year. tillating intellect and prime interpreter of Maharal, whose discourses set ing new
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here is excitement at the table. The children have taken their naps (or pretended to) and are carefully looking for the Afikoman’s hiding place. The littlest ones rise for the Mah Nishtanah, while the oldest ones glow with nachas. Generations are uniting at the Seder. Children ask and their parents tell them the story of Yetzias Mitzraim, the Exodus from Egypt; that is how the Torah formulated the commandment of the Seder. The Pesach Haggadah is based on the concept that parents must convey to their children the inspiring story of the great miracles of the Exodus. It is uniquely the book of continuity, the book of children, the book that represents parents building bridges from the world of the past to the building blocks of the Jewish future. This Haggadah will help make the Seder even better — even close to perfect. Shmuel Blitz, the popular children’s author, translates every word and explains the topics especially for young children. This Haggadah is filled with information, and Tova Katz has provided illustrations that are absolutely magnificent. The text and illustrations are carefully chosen with children in mind. With this Haggadah, every child will feel part of the Seder. It will elevate their Pesach — and yours, too. After all, the mitzvah of the Seder is to tell the story to the children, and with this Haggadah, the Seder will take on meaning to them as never before. (You may well find them teaching the Haggadah to you!) This is truly a lovely book and a valuable addition to your child’s library — and your own Seder. Don’t be without it!
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here are so many facets to Passover, the beloved holiday of liberation, and to the Seder which is central to it. It is a festival that engages our imagination and our yearning, both national and personal. Passover touches our hearts and our minds. Rav Asher Weiss’s commentary on the Haggadah is a brilliant tour de force by a phenomenal Torah scholar, a rosh yeshiva and world-renowned rav and orator. Rabbi Weiss is the author of Minchas Asher and is consulted by leading Torah authorities around the world. In this work he captures many of the qualities that make Passover unique. In a remarkable series of profound yet readable essays, Rabbi Weiss examines the ethical and philosophical underpinnings of liberation and miracles. We learn how to engrave the lessons of the exodus deep into our hearts. Rabbi Weiss possesses a vast encyclopedic knowledge of Jewish law and an unusual talent for clear explanation. A fascinating section on halachah outlines the holiday’s laws and customs, including their background, sources and definitive rulings. Finally, his commentary on the Haggadah text itself weaves together the wisdom of Torah scholars throughout the ages, melding their timeless understanding with a contemporary perspective on our lives. Rav Asher Weiss is a towering Torah giant with a worldwide reputation. Now we can avail ourselves of his encyclopedic knowledge, his eloquence and his insight, to enrich our own Seder table, our holiday, and our faith.
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on Yitzchak Abarbanel was a man who made his mark on Jewish scholarship and history. As finance minister to Ferdinand and Isabella in the Spain of Columbus and the Inquisition, he worked mightily to protect Jewish lives and interests in that historically hostile country. When the Jewish community was expelled, he led them out of the county in 1492, despite pleas from the king and queen that he accept a privileged status and remain at his post without compromising his Jewishness. But his enduring role in Jewish history lay in his writings. One of the earliest acharonim, he was a prolific scholar and interpreter. Abarbanel wrote one of the greatest and most extensive of all commentaries on the entire Scriptures, as well as on such other works as Pirkei Avos. One of his famous, treasured commentaries was on the Haggadah. In this adaptation, the reader studies the Haggadah as Abarbanel understood it. Utilizing his unique method of asking stimulating questions on which he focuses his commentary, Abarbanel combines the classic teachings of the Sages with his own insights, and presents them in such a way that they provide a clearer understanding of the turbulent times in which he lived. And on our times, as well. For just as the Torah is timeless, so it sheds light on every era and all conditions. This is one of the essential commentaries that clarifies every passage of the Haggadah and lets its illumination filter out to other areas of Torah and to the lives of its readers, in every country and age.
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he Pesach Seder is the time every year when — as we declare during the Hagaddah — we ourselves emerge from Egyptian slavery. Just as the event is timeless, so its manifestations should be studied and analyzed anew every year through the dual prisms of eternity and experience. For four generations, Sfas Emes has been described as “a mirror of the soul.” The work is based upon the Sabbath and Festival discourses of Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh Alter of Gur, over a period of more than thirty years. Profound, scintillating, and pithy, it is incredibly rich in ideas. Great scholars marvel at it, saying that every time they review passages, even those they have seen many times before, they glean new insights. It has been aptly said that what one sees in Sfas Emes is a measure of one’s own spiritual station. But … the world of Sfas Emes has been closed to the vast majority of those who knock at its doors — because of a language barrier and the need for a road map through its complex and inspiring themes. Into this breach steps Rabbi Yosef Stern. His attempt to capture the essence of Sfas Emes’ thought on the themes of the Pesach Haggadah is a remarkable success. An exceptional Torah scholar and a student of Sfas Emes, Rabbi Stern has isolated the primary trails of thought from many hundreds of discourses and ties them together, topic by topic, into a commentary that is a joy to read, stimulating as well as informative. While the conceptualizations are his own, Rabbi Stern’s work has received the blessings of the Gerrer Rebbe שליט"אa noteworthy indication of the esteem in which the author is held. This work gives us a mirror by which to encounter ourselves. But it is more. It is an entry pass to the portals of some of the loftiest and most enlightening thought of the last century. Invite the ideas of Sfas Emes to your Seder — and give it a new dimension of richness.
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he Haggadah tells us: “In every generation, it is one’s duty to regard himself as though he personally had gone out of Egypt.” As we sit around our sparkling Seder tables, thousands of miles and thousands of years separate us from our brethren suffering beneath the burning Egyptian sun; from our ancestors marching triumphantly out of slavery. How, then, can we fulfill the Haggadah’s words? How can we, like our ancestors, go out of Egypt? The Yetzias Mitzrayim Haggadah brings the Exodus to life by drawing upon the wisdom and words of the Sages. We see the slavery, the ten plagues, and the final Exodus through the eyes and ears of Chazal and later commentators. The Yetzias Mitzrayim Haggadah is based on more than 150 sources, from Midrash to Malbim, from the Zohar to Rambam to Rav Moshe Feinstein, and every entry adds to our understanding of the actual Pesach story. Designed for maximum impact at the Seder, the entries are short, graphic, and unusually detailed. As we move through our Seder we can envision the rigors of slavery, Pharaoh’s diabolical schemes, the miraculous plagues, the glorious redemption, and the unforgettable moment as the Jewish People cross the Sea. Based on the highly-successful Haggadah V’Aggadata, The Yetzias Mitzrayim Haggadah is a unique, innovative Haggadah that will enable us to experience the Exodus at our own Seder, just as we are meant to do.
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n the last hundred years, few names have inspired as much reverence and respect as that of Maran Hagaon Harav Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, the Chazon Ish. For most of his life, he succeeded in remaining anonymous — his classic Chazon Ish commentaries on the Talmud and Shulchan Aruch were unsigned — and he did not accept official positions. Yet, his exalted stature was too great to remain secret. When he settled in Bnei Brak, where he lived for the last twenty years of his life, the word spread, slowly at first and then irresistibly, that a gaon and tzaddik of historic proportions was in the Land. In the words of Maran Hagaon Harav Chaim Ozer Grodzensky, “A lion has ascended from Bavel to Eretz Yisrael.” The Chazon Ish was the soul of Bnei Brak and one of the primary authorities for Torah-loving Jews in Israel and around the world. When Prime Minister David Ben Gurion wanted to understand the world-view of Torah Jews, he went to the Chazon Ish’s humble bungalow and came away awestruck. In this Haggadah, we find the richness of his wisdom, hashkafah, and halachah. Going through the vast store of the Chazon Ish’s writings and the literature about him, Rabbi Asher Bergman has compiled a commentary on the Haggadah and the gaon’s halachic rulings and customs regarding the Seder. The Chazon Ish Haggadah is a major new addition to the countless works that have been written about the Seder. Our era was blessed to have someone as great as the Chazon Ish in the forefront of some of the most tumultuous times in our history. Thanks to this Haggadah, we can have his presence to elevate and illuminate our Seder.
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he Gra. The very name elicits feelings of awe as it conjures an image of towering Torah stature. From a small room in Vilna he shed illumination on every area of Torah. From halachah to kabbalah, Shulchan Aruch to Tanach, the Jewish people have been enriched by the Gaon of Vilna. Rabbeinu Avraham, his son and a major conduit for his teachings, amplifies his father’s ideas and brings them within the realm of our understanding. Schooled in his father’s method, Rabbeinu Avraham brings together all the streams of Torah knowledge to brighten the “night of redemption” with his Haggadah commentary the “Geulas Avraham.” These adaptations clarify and crystallize the major and minor themes of the Haggadah all the while exposing the reader to the very special derech of the Vilna Gaon. Eternal ideas with timeless applications will open your eyes and heart as you learn and relearn The Vilna Gaon Haggadah.
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ne of the most beloved gedolim and leading poskim of our era, Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach was revered by distinguished roshei yeshivah and rabbanim worldwide, and also by ordinary laymen and little children. A leader whose love for every Jew shone through in all of his teachings and practices, Rav Shlomo Zalman enriched all who had the merit to meet him. The original Hebrew version of this new masterpiece was enormously popular, especially in Israel, where so many people knew and revered him Reb Shlomo Zalman was born in Jerusalem and almost never left the Holy City. Although the world turned to him with halachic questions and he was the rosh yeshivah of Kol Torah, in his own neighborhood of Shaarei Chessed, he always deferred to the rav of the community. As great as he was in Torah, so was he great in humility. Now you, too, can become acquainted with this gadol through this outstanding compilation of his insights on the Haggadah and his halachic rulings regarding Pesach. A masterful blending of the notes and recollections of Rav Shlomo Zalman’s family and close disciples reveals his customs, halachic rulings and illuminating discussions of Aggadah. An inspirational wellspring of Torah thought, this volume details the rav’s approach to the season in law and custom from thirty days before Pesach through the last day of the festival. Rav Shomo Zalman’s explanations of the Haggadah will not only add depth to your Seder, they will enlighten you long after the Seder is over. And every year, as you reach for this Haggadah, you will experience the freshness of Rav Shlomo Zalman’s Torah life and renew your friendship with him once again.
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The Passover Haggadah with a commentary anthologized from the writings of Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman
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n the familiar world of Haggadah literature, can there be something new under the sun? With every family’s Pesach shelf groaning under the weight of so many Haggadahs, can there be a new Haggadah that is materially different from the others? Or — in the parlance of Pesach — how is this Haggadah commentary different from every other Haggadah commentary? It is very different, very useful, and sure to be very popular and very widely consulted. Compiled by the noted Torah scholar, Rabbi Yaakov Wehl, this commentary is in question-and-answer form. It contains over two hundred questions on the Haggadah — the sort of questions that anyone might have asked, or wished he had asked. There is hardly a query on the Haggadah that is not included somewhere in this collection. The answers? They are drawn from the broad gamut of classic commentators, from their writings on the Torah, the Talmud, or the Haggadah. Virtually everything one could wish for is between the covers of this Haggadah. In its Hebrew version, Ki Yishal’cha Vin’cha, this commentary has had many printings and become a popular, standard text in America, Israel, and elsewhere. The English version is more than a mere translation. It takes the anthology of classic texts and explains them clearly and articulately. It sheds new light on many obscure parts of the Haggadah. This Haggadah will be a revelation even to accomplished scholars and veteran teachers. In it, Rabbi Wehl’s immense erudition and pedagogical skills are placed at the service of the broad Jewish public. It is a welcome service of great proportions.
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ne of ArtScroll/Mesorah’s favorite authors invites us to his Seder — and it’s sure to be an enjoyable, enlightening, and uplifting experience. Rabbi Yechiel Spero is the author of the very popular Touched by a Story series. He is a charismatic teacher and speaker — and this carries over to his writing. In addition, he has an extraordinary knack for choosing stories and ideas and presenting them with clarity and excitement. In this volume, Rabbi Spero teaches the Haggadah in his own inimitable manner. He presents classic ideas in addition to his own, and relates them to our own lives and era. And he flavors his commentary with beautiful stories, as only he can. The combination is a Seder plate piled high with Yom Tov treats for the mind and heart. The author comes to his task with outstanding qualifications. He is a conscientious classroom rebbi who actually teaches the Haggadah year after year, so he knows what works, motivates, and inspires. As an added plus, Touched by the Seder includes the classic ArtScroll translation and instructions, so that every participant understands what he or she is saying, what to do, and when to do it. Many very fine Haggadahs are available, but this one is unique. It will “touch” your Seder and every guest at your table. And you’ll want to read and enjoy it all through Pesach and even throughout the year.
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Touched Story eder night commemorates the greatest true story of all time — the night when Hashem, in His splendor, came down Himself, personally, to liberate His People, the Jews. It is the night of our miracles and our liberation. It’s the night of our stories. Rabbi Yechiel Spero — acclaimed educator, erudite Torah scholar, and, of course, gifted storyteller — tells some of those stories in this engaging new Haggadah that is certain to enhance our Sedarim. In his many bestselling books, Rabbi Spero does a masterful job of bringing Torah insights to life through unusual stories. Touched by Our Story includes his wide-ranging, stimulating commentary on the Haggadah and, of course, Rabbi Spero’s trademark true stories. The Four Sons come to life, in tales like that of the Rosh Yeshivah who played “jacks” with a youngster or the gadol ha’dor who insisted a yeshivah change its language to accommodate two students who genuinely wanted to learn. We hear what the Klausenberger Rebbe had to say at a Seder not long after his liberation, and are amazed at the connection between the plague of Frogs and the remarkable survival of two victims of a ghastly terror attack. Enlightening, engaging, and eye-opening, this is a Haggadah that will ensure a lively, meaningful, and enjoyable Seder for us, our guests, and — most important of all — our children, the next generation to tell the stories.
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he Pesach Seder. The one night a year that Jews throughout the world relive and experience the Exodus from Egypt. It is the time when we infuse in ourselves and our children lessons of emunah, faith, and an immense appreciation for the kindness and love bestowed upon us by Hashem. The link to our future generations has always been our children. They are the center of attention throughout the Seder. From the asking of the mah nishtanah to the “hidden” afikoman, we strive to keep the children engaged and excited throughout the evening, as we transmit our story from one generation to the next. In this unique Haggadah commentary, Rabbi Nosson Muller, Menahel of Yeshiva Toras Emes in Brooklyn, and renowned and experienced educator, offers us the tools to make the Seder an unforgettable event and an exciting learning experience. With insightful explanations coupled with dozens of inspiring and meaningful stories and parables, Rabbi Muller gives us timely and practical chinuch messages and lessons — for ourselves, and to convey to our children. This Haggadah is bound to keep the children — and their parents — engaged and interested throughout the long night. On Seder night every parent becomes a teacher. Here is a master educator to show us how to do it right. The Seder lasts for a few hours — The Generation to Generation Haggadah will help us and our children hear its vital message resound throughout the year.
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Giving Credit Where It is Due: Brach Family Publicly Thanked at Yeshiva Darchei Torah
Rabbi Yaakov Bender and Yanky Brach
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he Diamond Bais Medrash at Yeshiva Darchei Torah was nearly filled to capacity. Most of the chairs in the room, which doubles as an auditorium, were stacked away. The crowd, ranging in age from sixth grade to grown kollel yungeleit and rabbeim, waited patiently. Outside, in the Yeshiva’s lobby, Mr. and Mrs. Yanky Brach had arrived for a previously scheduled meeting. Instead, Rabbi Yaakov Bender, the Rosh HaYeshiva, escorted them to the cavernous bais medrash. It was a surprise. For fifteen years, Mr. Brach, the proprietor of Brach’s Supermarket in Lawrence, has used his business to quietly accrue profits that transcend
Yanky Brach is greeted by students after the surprise presentation at Yeshiva Darchei Torah. Background, left to right: Rabbi Avrohom Bender, a rebbi and s’gan menahel at YDT, and Rabbi Dovid Frischman, menahel of YDT’s middle school
the financial: with special pricing for yeshivos and across-the-board discounts for rabbeim and kollel yungeleit, he had made his own investment in the spiritual growth of the Far Rockaway-Five Towns community. With Yanky Brach now in the process of selling the business, Rabbi Dovid Frischman, the menahel of Darchei’s Middle School, suggested to his colleagues that it was time to give Yanky public recognition for his years of consistent and dignified chessed. A stunned Mr. Brach, who shuns the limelight, followed Rabbi Bender to the stage. The first to speak was Rabbi Frischman, who mentioned the example of Yanky’s father, his predecessor in the grocery business, who had originated the minhag of providing these discounts many years
earlier at his store in Queens. Rabbi Frischman was followed by Rabbi Dovid Bender, the Rosh Kollel of Darchei’s Kollel Tirtza Devorah, who pointed out that the discounts at Brach’s have always been arranged in a generous as well as a dignified manner, and that through his actions Mr. Brach was demonstrating his firm adherence to this fundament of Yiddishkeit: that Torah is our lifeblood, so the talmidei chachamim who learn it and teach it to our children should be accorded their due reverence and respect. A clearly moved Yanky Brach accepted the plaque that had been produced for the occasion and addressed the crowd with a succinct message. Echoing Rabbi Frischman, he first recalled the legacy of his father and
role model, Shmuel (Sam) Brach, a”h. He then remarked that although Yeshiva Darchei Torah has grown tremendously since he enrolled his first son over twenty years ago – from a small set of structures and a few hundred talmidim to today’s magnificent campus that serves over 2,000 students – the essential ingredient in the Yeshiva’s chinuch approach had not diminished in the slightest. “You cannot take the heart out of Darchei,” he declared with visible emotion. That day a Yeshiva publicly expressed its gratitude to the Brachs, a family that is a role model of chessed, while hundreds of talmidim absorbed living lessons in the importance of hakoras hatov – and appreciating Torah – that they will not soon forget.
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Chai4ever Brings Adar Joy to Families Impacted by Illness
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eriously ill patients and their families enjoyed an Adar to remember with Chai4ever’s joyous and spirited Purim programming. “Adar can be a time of despair and isolation for families who can’t embrace the joyous spirit of Purim,” explained Rabbi Shmuel Zaks, Executive Vice President and Founder of Chai4ever. “Our goal during this time was not only to relieve our children and families’ pain, but to bring back the simcha and energy that leads to emotional and physical healing.” Hundreds of children kicked off an exciting Purim season at Chai4ever’s spectacular Pre-Purim Carnival. Amidst the frenzy of last-minute Purim preparations, parents burdened by the stress of illness carry a doubled load. This year, they had the luxury of leaving their children in the capable hands of Chai4ever’s loving volunteers for a memorable day. “We are so grateful to Chai4ever,” expressed Sara, “for the wonderful time our kids had at the carnival and the beautiful mishloach manos. You truly brought simcha to our family at such a critical time.” The carnival offered entertainment and amusements for everyone including face-painting, games, prizes, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn and pizza. The endless array of booths
and activities boosted the excitement by awarding Grand Prize Raffle tickets. Moonwalks, inflatables, and moon shoes kept the children flying high. Participants were impressed by Chai4ever’s dedicated volunteers who kept the energy pumping with spirited song and dance. Every child left with nosh, balloons and invigorated spirits. On Purim itself, dozens of devoted Chai4ever volunteers worked tirelessly to deliver personally selected and beautifully packaged mishloach manos to families affected by parental illness. “These packages brought such joy to my children and they haven’t
stopped talking about the volunteers who came and danced at our doorstep!” exclaimed Sheila M., a Chai4ever patient battling breast cancer. The
joy the packages brought to patients and their children was eclipsed only by their excitement at the singing, dancing and merriment that the volunteers brought with them wherever they went. Meanwhile, Chai4ever’s Israeli division held a pre-Purim event for women whose lives have been affected by cancer r”l. The women enjoyed a packed program including a delicious dairy dinner and personal performance by actress and director Donna Shwartzman that awarded them a respite from the crushing anxiety of their daily lives. The evening presented the women with an opportunity to relax, laugh, and enjoy the camaraderie of others who understand their suffering. “It is impossible to describe the powerful benefit of an event like this and its long-term positive influence on body and spirit,” conveyed Malky K. “This is not a luxury, but literally critical to our mental well-being.” Chai4ever brings hope, strength and spirit to hundreds of families suffering from parental illness with dozens of tailored programs and recreational activities throughout the year. For more information, please visit www.chai4ever.org, email info@ chai4ever.org or call (646) 519-2190.
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arents and guests of fourth grade artists and musicians walked into the lunchroom and gym to marvel at the magnificent collection of art. On display in the galleries were paintings, collages, sculptures, digital photographs and installations. The art included a variety of genre, techniques and materials. Students were inspired by the works of Giacometti, O’Keefe, Warhol, Matisse, Chagall, Miro, Klimt, Woodward, Comfort, and Albers. The interactive conductive paintings inspired by Kandinsky was very impressive. These works were painted by the fourth grade artists and programed to play music by high school students. Mrs. Rena Mosak, fourth grade art teacher, along with Mrs. Royce Maron and Mrs. Sara Haimoff of the art department, are to be commended for their remarkable efforts in developing every student as an artist and for expanding
each child’s cultural and artistic horizons. Our fourth grade musicians, performed Man of Shushan, an adaptation of the Broadway musical, Man of La’ Mancha, composed by Mitch Leigh and lyrics written by Doe Darion. The script the children performed was written by Judge Ronald Goldman, the husband of our very own music teacher, Mrs. Janet Goldman. The opening number was to the tune of Comedy Tonight by Stephen Sondheim and was performed as a flash mob. Other musical numbers included, I’m Only Thinking of Him, Knight of the Woeful Countenance/Knight of the Righteous Countenance, and the Impossible Dream. The performance was upbeat and in the spirit of Purim. Guests toured the galleries as they enjoyed classical music played by students Stephanie Marcus and Jonathan Sacolick and sipped soft beverages
from champagne goblets. Children welcomed their guests, provided coat check services, tours and hors d’oeurves. Faculty contributed numerous hours ensuring the success of the evening and supported our budding
artists and musicians through the entire process. Students and staff are to be commended for a magnificent evening. The event was made possible by the Azizo, Lillien, Martin, Levine, and Stieglitz families.
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Jewish All Stars Bring Light and Gladness, Joy and Honor By Tammy Mark
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ast Thursday night in downtown Manhattan, Jew in the City held its fourth All Star award ceremony and video premiere party. Held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the red carpet event celebrated the accomplishments of ten remarkable individuals in the Orthodox Jewish community, a distinguished group of people who have managed to become leaders in their respective fields while remaining true to their beliefs. In response to the disheartening stories found too frequently in the media, the gathering is intended to showcase the ability for Orthodox Jews to be good examples for the their community and the world at large. On the heels of the celebration of the Purim holiday, including the biblical hero of Mordechai who rose to success while fiercely holding on to his Jewish identity, the timing of the event helped to high-
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light the evening’s message. Each year JITC selects leaders in industry, science, government and the arts from nominees that are submitted throughout the year, with the top ten celebrated as All Stars. This year’s well-deserving recipients include Gregory Zuckerman, best-selling author and business journalist for the Wall Street Journal; Lawrence Burian, Executive Vice President and General
Allison Josephs and Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg
Counsel of The Madison Square Garden Company; Ilana Wernick, Emmy Award-winning writer and producer; Ahmed Zayat, owner of triple crown-winning thoroughbred racehorse American Pharoah; Baroness Ros Altmann, member of the House of Lords; Jeremy England, the MIT physicist referred to as “the next Darwin”; Zahava Reissman, creator of Sarah Chloe Jewelry; Gail Hoffman, treasurer of Columbia University; Ambassador Norman Eisen, champion for ethical government practices; and Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg, creator of Kids Kicking Cancer, who combines therapy and martial arts for children fighting cancer. Jew in the City, founded and directed by Allison Josephs, harnesses the power of social media to break down stereotypes about religiously observant Jews and offer a witty yet meaningful look into Orthodox Judaism. Allison Josephs was named one of the Jewish Week’s “36 Under 36” in 2013 and one of NJOP’s Top Ten Jewish Influencers in 2012. Josephs lectures worldwide and also provides cultural diversity training to top corporations. Josephs addressed the crowd drawing parallels from the Purim story. “In the Purim story, Esther is first instructed to keep her Jewishness on the down low. Mordechai is afraid that it would be dangerous if it were made public. I got to thinking about how many of us observant Jews often prefer to blend in in the workforce, to not be known as the Jew around the office,” says Josephs. “Today,” she continues, “our enemy is apathy, misinformation, and an onslaught of shameful stories in
the headlines which have caused too many Jews to forget why we bothered surviving generation after generation as our enemies rose up to destroy us.” “Mordechai was an Orthodox Jewish All Star” observes Josephs. “The Torah is telling us that the natural reaction to seeing a fellow Jew who is true to his beliefs and at the same time is honored by the world at large brings us joy and gladness.” Josephs lauded those who are able to use their positions for good. She thanked the All Stars for their participation and their willingness to leave work and fly in from around the world to help spread the message of positivity and light. The video included all of the awardees sharing their observations and their moments of the work-life balance when it comes to being an Orthodox Jew in a secular field. Baroness Altmann shared that she has found those around her to be accommodating to her beliefs. When her appointment to the House of Lords was announced on a Saturday, she was grateful to be allowed to pre-tape it. MIT physicist England relayed that despite what some may think, science and Torah can indeed work together. Zayat’s wife recalls serving traditional Shabbos lunch in her trailer during the Kentucky Derby. The All Stars expressed gratitude to their parents and grandparents for raising them in the Torah way. Designer Reissman, whose creations are found on Hollywood red carpets, also credited her grandmother’s influence on her life and career. Eisen, former United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic, relayed his powerful experience
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Around the Community to break and turn off her phone. She can’t imagine what it would be like without a spiritual side to life. All of the awardees in attendance delivered powerful and inspiring messages, each bringing their own insight. With references to the contemporary Orthodox ideologies of Rav Shimshon Refael Hirsch, Yeshiva University and the B’nai Akiva movement, they spoke of the successful combination of Torah and the secular world as a “synthesis as a goal, not as a compromise.” Many of the All Stars are proud former and current Long Island residents, including former Lawrence resident Wernick and former Long Beach resident Burian. Past local awardees include Woodmere resident Sarah Hofstetter, CEO of 360i Media, and table tennis phenom Estee Ackerman. Disney animator and director Saul Blinkoff is a former Woodmere resident and a renowned lecturer for Aish Los Angeles who has presented his inspirational talks to students at several area yeshiva high schools. Guests of the event enjoyed an inspiring evening set in the relevantly chosen venue and had the chance to mingle with this year’s All Stars as well as several previous honorees. The premiere party included a cocktail reception, a VIP opportunity to meet the All Stars and chances to win once-in-a-lifetime prizes in the All Star Experience Auction. Nominations for the next class of All Stars begin after Pesach and can be submitted on the Jew in the City website. Through the website, Josephs explains important Jewish concepts like Shabbos, kosher, and mikvah, and tackles topics like the Orthodox Jewish approach to modern issues. With a mix of humor and Torah sources, Josephs explores these subjects in an enjoyable and informal fashion, appealing to anyone curious to learn more about Orthodox Jews and Judaism. For more information on the work and mission of JITC, please visit JewintheCity.com.
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at returning to the place where his mother had immigrated from. When Eisen arrived at the Ambassador’s house in Prague, which had been built by a Jewish family and taken over by the Germans, he proudly put up mezuzahs, koshered the kitchens, and observed Shabbos there. The awardees spoke of their work in the being viewed in the world at large. Rabbi Goldberg founded his nonprofit dedicated to providing children with cancer and other serious diseases with free lessons in martial arts, in his daughter’s memory. A black belt in Choi Kwon Do, Goldberg has taught his methods across the globe in London, Ontario, Italy and New York, and proudly notes that 30% of the children they work with in Israel are Muslim. Journalist Zuckerman shared his story of missing out on covering breaking news on a topic he had been working for a year. When the story broke over a three day Rosh Hashana holiday weekend, Zuckerman felt bad about letting his colleagues down. After reading comments on Twitter about how the situation was reminiscent of Sandy Koufax famously refraining from pitching on the High Holidays, Zuckerman was proud that an encouraging message had emerged. Wernick, who has worked on several hit television shows, notes the conscientious effort it takes for the balance to be achieved. She shares that the two most important lessons she has learned are to be good at the job and to have clear parameters. She explains that when one begins compromising his or her beliefs it is harder for others to show respect. Wernick has had a positive experience in Hollywood, though admits there are some times that require more juggling, like when an episode she has written is taping late on Friday night and she has to secure a replacement to cover her. There was a clear recurring sentiment from these successful professionals that having Shabbos is an advantage in a high pressure job and the general world of 24/7 technology. Columbia University Treasurer Hoffman adds that while a crisis always seems to come up on a Friday, she just knows she has
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Goldfeder, Kaminsky Make Yeshiva Students a Priority in State Budget
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uilding on their continued advocacy in support of Jewish educational institutions in Queens and Nassau Counties, Assemblymembers Phil Goldfeder (D - Far Rockaway) and Todd Kaminsky (D - Lawrence) secured in the 2016 state budget millions in funding for non-public schools, Jewish day schools and yeshivos to improve academic excellence and support needed security measures. “As a father of two young children attending local yeshivos, I know how important it is to ensure all our families have access to a quality education,” said Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder. “The funding increases we’ve achieved in this state budget guarantees that school children across the state will have the resources they need. It will also keep them safe at a time of rising hatred and violence both at home and abroad. I’m proud to have led this effort in the Assembly and I look forward to fighting even harder next year.” “With this budget, we were successful in ensuring both our public and non-public school children will receive a record investment in their educations. This will have an especially positive impact on the schools and yeshivas in our Jewish communities,” said Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky. “By increasing funding and creating the Office of Religious and Independent Schools, we have also laid the groundwork for a brighter future of support and smart investments to ensure all children on Long Island are receiving a world-class education. I believe successful budgets are those that represent the needs of everyone and I am proud of what we’ve accomplished.” This year’s budget, which was ap-
proved last Friday following marathon sessions in both houses, included a number of new and increased benefits for non-public schools and Jewish day schools. Over the next two years, the Comprehensive Attendance Policy (CAP) program is set to receive a $60 million increase, with $30 million to be disbursed this year. CAP provides non-public schools with reimbursements for tracking and enforcing student attendance, one of the state’s many mandated educational programs. To ensure increased student security at religious schools, Albany has also increased security grants to $30 million over the next two years, with $15 million expected to be doled out in 2016-17. The funds will help schools finance protective measures like security personnel. The move mirrors the recent approval by the New York City Council of funding for additional security guards at non-public schools in the five boroughs. This comes at a time of increased attacks against Jews in Israel and Europe, as well the threat of terrorist attacks mounted by Islamic groups like ISIS. In an historic move for the state, the approved budget also green-lights the creation of a new office within the State Education Department. The New York State Office of Religious and Independent Schools will be tasked with providing and coordinating state and federal programs and appropriations aimed at benefiting religious and independent schools. The budget devotes $2 million towards resources and grants to aid in this effort. This new office will help ensure that the state pays adequate attention to the unique needs of non-public schools in the years to come.
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Purim and Chesed in Oceanside
Hooves and Fins: Learning Comes Alive in BBY
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hy was a horse hoof being passed around in the 2nd grades? The hoof, along with a pair of deer hooves, was the most effective way to demonstrate the concept of split hooves as one of the requirements for a kosher animal. Parshas Shemini, in which the differences between kosher and non-kosher animals are delineated, may be a little difficult for our citybred students to relate to. Therefore, Morah Katten arranged for the girls to closely inspect the animal hooves as well as some preserved fish. The 2nd graders were easily able to observe and feel the simanim necessary to render a fish or animal kosher. Each week, after having been taught about the weekly parsha, the 2nd graders are required to fill in their parsha sheets, which are written completely in Hebrew. The girls
thus demonstrate their comprehension of the parsha story as well as their developing proficiency in Hebrew. Certainly, for the week of Parshas Shemini, with the hooves and fins so clearly in their minds, they will be able to fill out their sheets with the greatest of ease. Morah Neuberg, the Menahales of grades 1-4, is very proud of all the students in Kitah Beis, because they are all learning parsha so beautifully! Thank you to Morah Hartman, Morah Lauterbach, Morah Myers, and Morah Katten.
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ot only did the children of the Young Israel of Oceanside have fun this Purim, but they also performed a big chesed. More than twenty children from the YIO joined Rabbi Jonathan Muskat, Youth Director Daniel Strook and parents to distribute handmade Purim cards and hamentashen to the Oceanside Care Center residents. Young and old celebrated Purim
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The third graders at Shulamith School for Girls presented a unique and original show this past Sunday, April 3 called “Finding Our Roots: A Journey Home.” Directed and written by Rina Hirsch (Founding Director of Drama for Life!), the production culminated with a moving slideshow that highlighted each student’s family history, while incorporating Chumash, social studies, and our connection to Eretz Yisrael. In the photo on the left, Rina Hirsch is pictured with Mrs. Joyce Yarmak, Shulamith Lower Division principal.
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his week, at the Learn & Live program, instead of having it at our usual place, Yeshiva Ateres Shimon, we went to Pizza Pious for a “Hands on” of the sedurei d’pas, the first 11 of the lamed tes melachos. The boys got to make their very own pizza pies which of course encompasses all the melachos of sedurei d’pas. First the boys were seated and then it all began with Leo, of Pizza famous Pizza Pious, as he gave each
boy a piece of parchment paper. The boys were then given their own pizza dough to form into an individual pie. Buckets of sauce and cheese were then distributed to all to make their pies of pizza. Toppings were given as well so each boy could make a “siman” which pie was theirs. As the boys waited for their pizza pies to finish getting baked, soda and fries were given. The boys each got their pizza pies and most ate them at Pizza Pious and for dessert the boys got
zeppolies. We also reviewed out loud all the melachos of the sedurei d’pas. Before the boys left, Leo treated all to a 3-part stellar performance of his three characters. Special thanks to Leo and the entire Pizza Pious staff. This was the last L&L for this winter. We will be”H be back after Pesach with a series on brachos, “hands on.” For more information about L&L, email learnandlivefr@gmail.com.
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R’ Binyomin Carlebach at Mesivta Shaarei Chaim
Illuminating Knowledge at Yeshiva Darchei Torah The fourth grade talmidim of Yeshiva Darchei Torah learned how to build working models of incandescent lightbulbs in the Yeshiva’s Science Laboratory last Thursday. The laboratory was dedicated by CIJE, the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education.
The Mizbeiach Up Close Rabbi Nechemia Weiss, a fourth grade rebbi at Yeshiva Darchei Torah, brought in a model of the Mizbeiach that stood in the Bais Hamikdash to help the boys visualize the Mishnayos that they are learning in the fourth perek of Maseches Sukkah.
Purim with LI Torah Network
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n Sunday, March 27, students and staff of the Long Island Torah Network Hebrew School brought Purim cheer to the Fay J Lindner Residences at Gurwin Jewish in Commack, Long Island. Before the event, the kids and their teacher, Morah Chayala Glazer, prepared fifty Mishloach Manos packages. They distributed their Mishloach Manos and chatted with the residents before putting on a performance – a gently humorous rendition of the Purim story. To round out the event, LITN Director Rabbi Mendel Becker played his guitar, the students sang together and the residents joined in, clapping and singing along. The Hebrew School parents in attendance were enthusiastic about the experience; the residents also expressed their enjoyment, one even shouting, “Come back soon!” “The children felt really good
about it,” noted Rabbi Becker. “They saw how happy the residents were, and they appreciated the importance of this mitzvah. They were proud of what they were doing.” Co-Director Rabbi Elazar Grossman added, “Purim is a great time to bring people together, and we have to maximize the opportunity. Who would have thought that a Purim seudah in Huntington would bring together over seventy men, women and children? Suffolk County has a vibrant Jewish presence, and we have to channel that vitality.” The Long island Torah Network promotes personal and communal growth through Torah study. Weekly study programs, one-on-one learning sessions and periodic events bring people together for the shared goal of Torah study. For more information, please contact LITN at 516-778-7895 or info@longislandtorah.org.
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Parsha Proficiency and Prizes at Yeshiva Darchei Torah By Benzion Kaplan
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n grades three, four and five of Yeshiva Darchei Torah, you can ask any talmid a yedios question from Chumash Bereishis or Shemos and chances are that he will know the answer. The reason for this widespread bekius in the Upper Elementary School is the path-breaking Parsha Program introduced several years ago by the division’s menahel, Rabbi Dovid Morgenstern. Each week, the talmidim are given a 20-question test on the previous week’s learning; at the end of each Chumash, a grand bechina with 100 questions is held in the Yeshiva’s dining hall. Based on their scores, the talmidim are given tickets to a series of raffles which are held with great fanfare at a special assembly in the David and Goldie Diamond Bais Medrash. Some win prizes; some do not. All, however, gain something more precious than any prize: a comprehensive knowledge of so many parshios of the Torah, something that is in itself so valuable and will surely serve as a springboard to continued, unstoppable growth in all areas of Torah.
Rav Dovid Morgenstern, menahel of the Upper Elementary School, prepares the boys for the exciting raffle drawings
The winner of the grand prize – a Shas – fifth grader Avrohom Fox, with his rebbi, Rav Asher Shteierman and menahel, Rav Dovid Morgenstern
The test consisted of one hundred questions on the entire Sefer Shemos
Science Times at Yeshiva University High School for Girls
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e are consistently impressed with the drive, professionalism, and fierce curiosity demonstrated by our Science Institute students. We are so proud of Bonnie Mendelson (‘16) on the wonderful achievement of winning the Material Science award and placing third in the New York City Science Math and Engineering Fair Finals round! Bonnie was one of 169 students competing in the final round of the 2016 New York City Science and Engineering Fair, held at the American Museum of Natural History. Bonnie’s project is entitled “A Novel Approach to Constructing a Blood Vessel Using Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), Fibrinogen, Graphene, and Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs).” Says Mrs. Ruth Fried, Director of the Science Institute and Chair of the Science Department, “I am so proud of Bonnie and the way that she handled her entire research and competition
experience. Her maturity, natural elegance and grace added so much to the eloquence of her speech and brilliance of her research. I wish Bonnie the greatest success as she soon graduates and continues her studies in university. I hope to hear wonderful things from Bonnie in the future.” Congratulations are also due to the sophomores who have been placed in clinical research labs for this coming summer. Yael Laks will be working with Montefiore’s Dr. Scott G. Chudnoff, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health, Co-Fellowship Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Leeba Sullivan will work with Dr. Allan Wolkoff, Herman Lopata Chair in Liver Disease Research Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases at AECOM; Hila Karol will study with Dr. Meredith Hawkins, AECOM Professor, Department of Medicine and Endocrinology, Harold and Muriel
Block Chair in Medicine, Director Global Diabetes Institute; and Avigail Winokur will conduct research with Dr. Jill Crandall, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Medicine and Endocrinology, also at AECOM. Director of the Science Institute Mrs. Ruth Fried wishes for our students a summer “filled with growth in inde-
pendence and learning” and extends a thank you to Dr. Ruth Freeman for her work to help place our students in their research labs. Kol hakovod as well to Aviva Landau (‘17) and Sara Teitelman (‘17) on their acceptance to Stony Brook University’s Garcia summer high school honors research program.
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SKA’S Mother-Daughter Brunch
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ur Torah places tremendous emphasis on our expression of gratitude towards Hashem for His goodness, towards our parents and loved ones, towards our rebbeim and teachers, towards our friends and at times, strangers, ” notes Mrs. Helen Spirn, SKA’s Head of School. Students, parents and fellow faculty members of the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls had the opportunity to show their gratitude at the annual Parent Council Mother-Daughter Brunch held at the White Shul on Sunday, April 3. The morning honored a master administrator and two master teachers, Dr. Tzipora Meier, Rabbi David Friedman and Mrs. Michelle Tepper, who have shared so much of themselves over the years. The warmhearted parent-student panel homage to Dr. Meier and the affectionate video presentations prepared by SKA students for Rabbi Friedman and Mrs. Tepper showed the deep appreciation for these educators who have impacted our school’s growth
and our students’ development. From the thunderous applause and heartfelt speeches, it was clear to the students, mothers, family and friends in the room that this breakfast was not just an ordinary tribute. Dr. Tzipora Meier, Principal Grades 11-12, has dedicated twenty years of service toward nurturing our students’ minds and neshamot while helping them realize their post high school dreams. Dr. Meier is an amazing role model for our girls, an incredible educator and a student advocate par excellence; she has contributed so much to SKA’s past, present and future. For the past nine years, Rabbi David Friedman has interfaced with students in all grades, while teaching halacha and Torah she’beal peh with depth, clarity and inspiration. No question is unacceptable to Rabbi Friedman and his desire to make Torah relevant is his ongoing passion. His students appreciate his warmth, his compassion and his humility. Mrs. Michelle Tepper has been
L-R: Mrs. Chani Aryeh, Mrs. Sharon Lipsky, Mrs. Helen Spirn & Dr. Tzipora Meier
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legendary. The Brunch also launched the SKA Mother-Daughter Chessed Project to benefit children in Israel. We thank Mrs. Chani Aryeh and Mrs. Sharon Lipsky, Co-Presidents of the SKA Parent Council, and their committee members for the beautiful morning presentations and boutique. It was truly a morning of hakarat hatov!
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Great Anticipation in Advance of Daf HaYomi B’Halacha Siyum on Chelek Aleph of Mishnah Berurah By Chaim Gold
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ust over a year ago, Klal Yisrael embarked on a historic journey, a transformative journey of yedias halacha. Over 100,000 Jews from six continents began the journey on Rosh Chodesh Nissan 5775 and today, they are at the cusp of finishing the first chelek of Mishnah Berurah. A beautiful milestone siyum is scheduled to be held on 24 Nissan/ May 2 at the Ohel Rivkah Hall in Passaic. The siyum will feature a focal address by HaGaon HaRav Yeruchim Olshin, shlita, Rosh Yeshiva of Beth Medrash Govoha of Lakewood, and a keynote speech by HaGaon HaRav Yissocher Frand, shlita, Rosh Mesivta at Yeshiva Ner Israel of Baltimore.
HaRav Yeruchim Olshin, Chaver Nesius Daf HaYomi B’Halacha
Last year, in advance of the beginning of the new machzor of Daf HaYomi B’Halacha, gedolei Yisrael from across the spectrum led by the illustrious Dirshu Nesius of Daf HaYomi B’Halacha in both Eretz Yisroel and America urged all Yidden to embark on this most monumental journey through halacha. They explained that an investment of a mere half hour each day could save a person from transgressing untold numbers of aveiros and simultaneously enrich him and his entire family with an infinite number of mitzvos performed properly in accordance with halacha. The members of Dirshu’s American Nesius are the Skulener Rebbe, shlita, the Roshei Yeshiva of Lakewood, HaGaon HaRav Aryeh Malkiel Kotler, shlita, and HaGaon HaRav Yeruchim
Olshin, shlita, HaGaon HaRav Yosef Harrai Raful, shlita, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Ateret Torah, HaGaon HaRav Matisyohu Salomon, shlita, Mashgiach Beth Medrash Govoha, Lakewood, the Vizhnitzer Rebbe of Monsey, shlita, HaGaon HaRav Elya Ber Wachtfogel, shlita, Rosh Yeshiva of South Fallsburg, HaGaon HaRav Yechezkel Roth, shlita, the Karlsberger Rov, and HaGaon HaRav Asher Anshel Katz, shlita, the Vienner Rav. Klal Yisrael has a unique sense of smell for a historic opportunity to grant nachas ruach to Hashem and thus, Yidden from all over the world began to learn Daf HaYomi B’Halacha. The response was remarkable! “I Did Not Know What Learning Just a Half Hour of Mishnah Berurah Could Do!” Reb Yosef Rottenberg of Lakewood relates: “At the beginning of the machzor a friend of mine told me that a chaburah was forming in our shul and asked if I could join. After a bit of cajoling I agreed. What can I say? I did not know what learning just a half hour of Mishnah Berurah could do to my life! Now, from the time I wake up in the morning until the time I go to sleep, every action that I take is taken through the prism of the halachos that I have learned in Daf HaYomi B’Halacha! It started with the halachos of waking up in the morning and then I learned so much about tzitzis and tefillin – halachos that I had never known. “In hilchos kriyas Shema and hilchos tefillah,” Reb Yosef continued enthusiastically, “I encountered hundreds of halachos with scenarios that I had never known. I had been davening my entire life, but my davening was completely transformed after learning this past year, day in and day out, in the Daf HaYomi B’Halacha program. The special Biurim U’Musafim section of the Dirshu Mishnah Berurah also has been enormously helpful in bringing countless modern day applications to the halachos that we are learning and citing the views of the poskim of the last generations since the Chofetz Chaim.” The siyum, to be held right after Yom Tov in Passaic, will be preceded by a fascinating conference for Daf HaYomi B’Halacha maggidei shiur.
Harav Yissocher Frand addressing the UK Dirshu World Siyum
Rabbi Ahron Gobioff, Dirshu’s American Director, relates, “The Daf HaYomi B’Halacha Maggidei Shiur Conference will present a rare opportunity for Daf HaYomi B’Halacha maggidei shiur to come together, compare notes and share strategies on how best to reach every member of their shiur and how to best give over the often complex material in the clearest, most concise way possible.” Guidance from Rav Yaakov Forchheimer Divrei chizuk will be given to the rabbonim by HaGaon HaRav Yeruchim Olshin, shlita. Rav Olshin’s words will be followed by an important address to the rabbonim that will be given by Lakewood’s senior posek, HaGaon HaRav Yaakov Ephraim Forchheimer, shlita, Dayan in Beth Medrash Govoha and Rav of Kehal She’eris Adas Yisrael of Lakewood. Rav Forchheimer rarely gives public addresses outside of his own shul, but in this case, because of the primacy of limud halacha embodied by the Daf HaYomi B’Halacha, Rav Forchheimer agreed. Rav Forchheimer will give words of guidance and hashkafa to the maggidei shiur addressing both the importance of teaching practical halacha and the best way to impart the often complex topics to their listeners. Rav Dovid Hofstedter, Nasi of Dirshu, will also address the maggidei shiur. The siyum on Chelek Aleph – a full-fledged seudas mitzvah as befits an authentic Torah milestone – is truly akin to a yom tov! All Daf HaYomi B’Halacha participants are invited to come to Passaic and participate in what promises to be a memorable evening of kavod haTorah and hisorerus.
The entire host Passaic community is also invited to participate and Dirshu is expecting a large, enthusiastic participation. Passaic is a community that has ardently embraced Daf HaYomi B’Halacha and there are numerous shiurim in the varied batei medrash in town. In addition to the addresses by the illustrious Roshei Yeshiva, a special audio-video presentation on Daf HaYomi B’Halacha featuring messages of the gedolei Yisrael from Eretz Yisrael and America will be shown. “No Yid Can Make a Move without Knowing Halacha” Rabbi Shlomo Rozenstein, Dirshu’s Director of Public Affairs, relates, “As Dirshu prepares to begin Chelek Beis of Mishnah Berurah those who have not yet joined are urged to come aboard. “Many people,” Rabbi Rozenstein continued, “have a misconception. They think that only if someone is ready to be tested on what they learned can they join Daf HaYomi B’Halacha. This is not true. Certainly, Dirshu urges all to learn in a way that he can know it so well as to take a test, but Daf HaYomi B’Halacha is open to all of Klal Yisrael! After all, no Yid in Klal Yisrael can make a move without knowing halacha.” As Klal Yisrael celebrates the simcha and nachas ruach that Hashem has from untold thousands completing the entire first chelek of Mishnah Berurah, all are invited to join for Chelek Beis and truly experience how Daf HaYomi B’Halacha can change your life! To join, please call 1-888-5Dirshu or email info@kolleldirshu.org.
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Shalom Task Force to Host Men’s Dating Workshop at The White Shul
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good marriage is the most significant investment we can make in our lives. Shalom Task Force works to educate, create awareness, and provide tools for healthy relationships and marriages to young men and women. Recognizing the importance of learning these tools, Roshei Yeshivos and local rabbonim have encouraged Shalom Task Force to present a special dating workshop for men hosted by Rabbi Eytan Feiner in the White Shul on Wednesday evening, April 13. An interactive workshop called “A Savvy Investment: A Successful Dating Process” will be given by Meir Rizel, MS, LMHC, and will touch on expectations versus realities in dating, and the differences between healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships. The workshop will also focus on red flags that arise during dating, and suggest how to find help when necessary. Mr. Rizel has extensive experience developing relationship-based curricula that have engaged students in dozens of Yeshiva high schools and post highschool programs throughout the greater New York area. He has also organized successful programs for engaged, newly-married and more seasoned couples. This workshop is specifically be-
ing offered during “bein ha’zmanim,” so as not to interfere with sedarim in yeshiva and to appeal to young men who are coming back from Israel for Pesach with plans to start dating afterward. The program will begin with Maariv at 7:45 p.m., followed by the workshop from 8:15 to 10:00, with refreshments being served. Any young men who are dating, whether they are in college, learning or working, are encouraged to attend. The White Shul is located at 728 Empire Avenue in Far Rockaway. To RSVP or for more information, contact Avital Levin, Director of Women’s Education, at avitalslevin@shalomtaskforce.org. Founded 23 years ago, Shalom Task Force promotes peaceful family resolutions and healthy marriages for Jewish families. STF offers legal services and maintains an anonymous domestic abuse Hotline (718.337.3700) that has received thousands of calls. The organization also sends staff members to speak about relationships to Jewish high schools across America and seminaries and yeshivas in Israel. For more information about our programs, please call 212.742.1478 ext. 8, visit www.ShalomTaskForce. org or email info@shalomtaskforce. org.
A Siyum Celebration
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ALB’s fourth grade girls celebrated their finishing Parshat Vayeshev with a siyum on Tuesday. A milchamat ha’uga, “cake war,” took place. The classes were divided into small teams and each team was given random supplies which had to be used in their cake creations. Their goal was to decorate their cakes to resemble a theme or themes from the parsha. The winning group made the dream of the chief butler which included him sleeping in his bed as well as the vines and juice he squeezed into the cup of Pharoah. The girls finished the celebration
with a Zumba party lead by Mrs. Aryeh – it was loads of fun! Mazal tov to all the talmidot for learning so beautifully these past months.
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NYU’s Child Study Center Visits Gesher
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he administrative team at the Gesher Early Childhood Center was privileged to host a delegation from the NYU Medical Center Department of Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Rahil R. Jummani, MD, is the Director of the Child & Adolescent Psychology Resident Program. He is a
NYU Child Study Center staff with Gesher administration
member of a team of early childhood specialists. The Gesher administration was in contact with Dr. Jummani several months ago regarding a referral. Seizing the opportunity to collaborate with a highly qualified health care provider, Gesher has maintained an ongoing dialogue with Dr. Jummani and his staff.
Based on those discussions with Gesher staff and the strong impression made by Gesher’s educational model, Dr. Jummani scheduled a visit to see Gesher firsthand. As a trainer and facilitator for other psychologists, he brought along eight members of his group to observe the professional and collaborative meth-
odology employed by Gesher. Dr. Jumanni was very impressed with the knowledge and experience that the Gesher staff offers its students. Those aspects of the Gesher experience are clearly due to the level and quality of collaboration with parents and with other professionals.
“Tying It All Together” in BBY’s Sherry Garber Preschool
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elcome to the Kindergarten shoe stores! Each BBY kindergarten class has their own establishment, with a name democratically decided by a class vote. The signs on the shoe stores were written and designed by the Kindergarten girls themselves, and they also developed lists of what merchandise they wanted to display in their stores. When customers arrive at their shoe store, their feet are measured by the kindergarten student acting as clerk that day, and their money is counted and deposited accurately in the cash register. In the cross-curricular method that the pre-school utilizes to add relevance to lessons, the above activities include social studies, developing writing skills, and emergent math skills. The kindergarten unit on shoes lent itself to so many discussions, planning sessions, and explorations. Books were read on the topic and open-ended art projects were used to create shoelace paintings and collages using real shoes dipped in paint. Sensory input was gathered by walking in sand and observing the resultant shoe prints, and playing “whose shoe” while blindfolded. The shoe unit emerged over the course of a month during which the children dramatized, touched, built, wrote, planned, discussed, and imag-
ined all the possible facets of shoes and shoe stores. As a fitting end to the unit, all the kindergartens went to visit the Comfort Shoe store on Central Ave., where they were warmly welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Teper. Mr. Teper showed the fascinated kindergarten girls how special shoes are manufactured by hand, how he measures feet, uses a real cash register, and arrang-
es his shoes on shelves. The girls also learned that long ago, there were no left and right shoes – both shoes were exactly the same! Mr. and Mrs. Teper ended the informational tour with gifts for each girl: a shoe horn and a “shoe” eraser. Of course, the BBY girls were very comfortable with what Mr. Teper was explaining to them. After all, they are shoe store owners themselves!
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Shevach Students Bring the Purim Spirit to Nursing Home Residents
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n Taanis Esther and even on Purim itself Shevach students once again made their priorities clear. On Wednesday, Taanis Esther, Shevach had only half a day of school so a group of young ladies utilized the time to do chessed. Knowing that most elderly people enjoy company, they went to the Boulevard Alp to wish the residents a happy Purim and give them their first Mishloach Manos of the year.
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Avigayil Landau and Batsheva Twersky were happy to share with us a glimpse of their rewarding experience. “We were so excited to go in and spread the joy of Purim. We spoke to all the people, thinking we were doing them a chessed, while in reality they were doing so much for us. True it was special for the residents to get visitors, but their happiness was contagious, and we enjoyed their company as much they appreciated ours. We loved making them smile and brightening their day, as their smiles clearly portrayed how important our visit was to them. They all loved our costumes, playing along and asking us jokingly what we were dressed as. “We spent time talking to each of the residents, time that truly left us inspired. They all had something to share with us, whether it was a story from their past or a cute riddle to make us laugh. On the way home, we exchanged stories that the residents had shared. One man made a com-
ment that he loved seeing us and does not want to wait until next year to see us again. He was thrilled when he saw us walk in on the following Shabbos to visit again. No matter where the residents came from, the same joy radiated on their faces when we wished them a happy Purim. We were so captivated by their company that before we knew it, we had been there almost two hours. As we left, we all agreed that this opportunity to make people happy should become a routine. We went in thinking this would be nothing more than a new chessed job – but we received so much more.” On Purim itself another group of Shevach students made time on this very busy day to go with one their teachers, Mrs. Yali Rosenberg, to Franklyn Nursing Home. Ahuva Portnoy described her experience. “We walked into the nursing home full of excitement. Dressed in our costumes and big smiles we greeted all the people we passed in the hallways with
wishes of a Happy Purim. We then visited many of the residents’ rooms to deliver Mishloach Manos and pictures colored by neighborhood children. We also sang for them a few Purim songs, and in return one lady in her excitement sang us a Purim song she used to sing when she was younger. The women thanked us again and again, one expressing clearly that we just made her day. Visiting these women was very special and meaningful, knowing that we had added so much to their simchas Purim. Upon contemplation we realized that more than what we had done for them, they had truly made our day!” It is obvious that the Shevach students understand what the mitzvah of Mishloach Manos is all about. And that is to enhance the simchas Purim of others, thereby increasing camaraderie and achdus among us all, something so important that it has the power to bring the final geulah, may it come quickly in our days.
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Around the Community
A Week in YCQ
T
his week at YCQ, the kindergarten children had the opportunity to visit a matzah factory and bake matzot from the very first step. The students separated the chaff from the wheat, ground it into flour, made the dough, rolled it out, and baked it for 18-minutes. They also decorated aprons that they will wear with pride at their Pesach seder. In the science laboratory, grade 1 students learned all about chemical reactions and participated in a hands-on experiment, creating “elephant toothpaste.” This ended their engineering unit and they are anticipating beginning their final unit learning about gravity, the moon, and the planets. The grade 1 classes had a visitor come teach them the process of
writing and publishing books. This reinforced the skills the students are learning as they write their own stories in class. Afterschool programming plays an important part as well, in YCQ programming. Students participate in a variety of activities. First Shot Basketball for elementary students teaches basic skills and sportsmanship. At their last session, the participants received personalized trophies for all their hard work. As the world of technology takes on a significant role in education, the Social Work Department gave a program titled “Digital Citizenship” to the 5-8 grade students, reiterating the importance of being responsible when using technology.
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Congregation Bais Tefilah of Woodmere held their 28th Anniversary Dinner at Congregation B’nai Sholom, Rockville Center on Sunday, March 27. Shown is Morah d’Asra Rabbi Ephraim Polakoff presenting awards to Rob and Lisa Fishbein, Guests of Honor, and to Jeremy Haft, Youth Leadership Award.
Great Wines for a Great Pesach By Gabriel Geller
W
ith Purim now in the rearview mirror, Pesach is already around the corner! Everybody is busy preparing for the holiday, cleaning the house, shopping for food and new clothing. With so many meals and the four cups of the seder, it is also time to choose the wines that will accompany and enhance the celebration. Many new wines have been released recently, offering a large array of choices for the occasional drinker and the more sophisticated palate alike. Big, bold, dry red wines; light, refreshing whites and rosés; or delightfully sweet wines, the selection is larger and more diversified than ever. For the seder, many have the custom to drink only red wines. Thankfully, there is no shortage of good red wines out there so let’s put the emphasis on some new and interesting ones. To start with, the delightful Baron Herzog Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the latest additions to Royal Wine’s portfolio. With its shining cherry color and tantalizing aromas of strawberries and currants, it would be perfect for the first cup of the seder. For the second cup, a nice and easy to
drink Bordeaux wine such as Château Les Riganes will be great with its medium body, a fruity bouquet as well as earthy undertones. Let’s talk about an unusual wine for the third cup: the Tulip Espero. Fruit-forward, oaky and spicy, this dry red wine is made by one of the most acclaimed boutique wineries in Israel. Espero means “hope,” as Tulip employs people with special needs who are residents of the village of Kfar Tikva, where the winery is located, giving them hope and a meaningful living. Yatir winery, which is located in the Southern Judean Hills in Israel, constantly gets the highest scores from the world’s most influential wine publications such as the Wine Advocate and the Wine Enthusiast. Another option for the third cup is their new Mt. Amasa. A superb wine, deep, rich and layered that will surely be one of the highlights of the meal, even more so with a tender, smoked brisket. With dessert and as the fourth cup, a wine well worthy of consider-
ation would be the Or Haganuz Pisga. This Port-style sweet red wine is bold, complex and concentrated with multiple layers of flavors. Featuring notes of caramelized pecan nuts, craisins, coconut and dates, it will compliment a flourless chocolate cake perfectly. For those looking for a wine that is not as heavy and with a lower alcohol content, the new Teperberg Red Moscato is a very serious candidate. This is a slightly frizzante, sweet wine that will go quite nicely with a fruit salad or coconut cookies. Every year comes with its bulk of articles recommending wines for the four cups. However, it should not be forgotten that Pesach is comprised of many other meals and delicious dishes. Which wines would go well with chicken and matzah ball soup? Now that’s a good question that most people often struggle with. Freixenet is a Cava, the traditional sparkling wine from Spain. And it is made by one of the most popular Cava producers in the world! With its refreshing, sharp bubbles and flavors of green apple peels and salted almonds, it promises
to be quite a treat with a bowl of hot soup. Another special new white wine from Israel is the Tabor Adama II Zohar, a fantastic blend of Mediterranean varieties. Crisp, dry and complex with a bouquet of orange zest, lemongrass as well as flavors of cantaloupe, this fun wine is bursting with charm and will go very well with an herb-crusted gefilte fish. Alsace, a region situated in the eastern part of France, is well-known for its white wines, having the ideal cold weather to grow some varieties such as Riesling and Pinot Gris. However the most famous wines that come from Alsace are the off-dry, delicate and aromatic Gewurztraminer. The Koenig Gewurztraminer is the perfect companion with salads. And the thought of it with horseradish is really mouth-watering. The best way to appreciate wine and develop one’s palate is to taste and try new types and varieties of wine as much and as often as possible. While the aforementioned selection includes only a fraction of the kosher wines available out there, it should provide for great enjoyment and interesting experiences to share with family and friends. Chag sameach! L’chaim!
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each girl was able to produce her very best work. Fourth grade teachers Mrs. Helene Gerber and Morah Mindy Futersak oversaw every aspect of the production, and Morah Rivka Sassoon guided the girls during the musical presentation. Behind the scenes, Mrs. Breindy Wahrman, Mrs. Harriet Cohen, and Assistant Teacher Lindsey Weinreich took care of everything from ordering necessary materials to setting the stage for an elegant evening. In addition, class mothers Julie Feinberg, Judith Grushko, and Yaffa Schreier were on hand to help the girls with their costumes. Erev Kishronot was a great success, and every student was left with that very special feeling of accomplishment that comes from working towards and achieving something extraordinary.
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TJH Speaks with Todd Kaminsky, Candidate for State Senate
TJH: Todd, it’s been almost a year since we last met. How’s Rafe doing? TK: He’s doing great. He’s almost 14 months now, and he’s adorable. Just a few months ago, we stayed at a friend’s house and I went to the Young Israel of Woodmere on Shabbos and spoke. I really enjoyed it. Did you get to sample the cholent and kugel? Yes, I had it all – and for breakfast, no less. How has this past year been for you in the Assembly? Well, we got a lot of things done. I’ve been working really hard. We just got almost a million dollars more in school aid for the Lawrence School District, which good, because if the schools get it from the state, they don’t need to ask taxpayers for it. I was able to have money allocated for a new playground in Lawrence, where the Middle School is. It will take time for the money to funnel through, but it will benefit families in the area because
I made sure that it will be open to people for them to enjoy when school is closed. What are certain bills that you sponsored? We just got the budget completed. Now, for the first time, we created the new Office of Religious and Independent Schools which will serve New York’s religious and non-public schools. This office will coordinate and advocate for those schools – a one place repository for knowledge in that area. It’s just like the public schools have a State Education Department. And we got $2M in resources for that new office. Also, we were able to get $20M in investment for security grants over the next two years for non-public schools. It will be spent throughout the state. We’re also pushing to get a BDS bill passed. That’s a top priority. Assemblyman Goldfeder and I are working hard and we expect it to happen this year. You know, it’s a big state, but we need to make people from all parts
of the city, upstate, western NY…they need to understand that Israel has to be a priority for the state. This bill has to be passed. What’s the pushback? In our area, supporting Israel is an obvious thing for people, especially in our district. It’s second nature. But if you’re from Ithaca, Binghamton, or Buffalo, it’s not something that you deal with every day. We have to convince people that Israel’s an important ally and needs to be supported at every turn. UJA does a really great job bringing representatives to Israel. This year, I was on a delegation trip to Israel with eight other Assemblypeople in December. For me, it was my third time there, but watching other people who were never there before was amazing. They see what families in Sderot are going through. I have been to a lot of places, but was never in Sderot and we were in a home where a family the night before complained to the IDF that they heard dig-
ging under their home. We left at 2 o’clock that day and at 4, an air raid siren went off as a rocket was fired from Gaza. Thank G-d the rocket never made it out of Gaza. We saw people who are living with terror every day. Israel is such an amazing country – just an hour from there, someone’s on their laptop in Tel Aviv looking at the Mediterranean, creating a new app. But Israel’s on the line every day. We looked through binoculars and the IDF spokesperson told us that we were looking at a Hamas outpost. So I do think Members get it. We just need to make it a priority and hopefully it will get done. Remember, we’re not in Albany all that much – only six months a year and only a few days at that – so it’s hard to do everything that we need to do right away. But there’s no question that it needs to be done and needs to be done soon. And we’re going to make it happen. What are you most proud of during this
first year? I certainly think funding for the schools in our district is important because I feel that taxpayers shouldn’t keep on getting hit. When Albany does its part, and our representatives get state aid for our area, then it certainly helps the taxpayer. We need to hold the line against taxes. I voted against the tax increase that was proposed. People here feel overtaxed and for all the taxes that they pay, they don’t get the services they deserve. It keeps coming back to corruption. I’m running for the Senate because I believe corruption is a tremendous problem in the state. Last year, 1 in 5 people voted in the district attorney race. And my election is supposed to be even smaller. Really? But isn’t April 19 primary day? I would expect a larger turnout on that day. In general, turnout’s been a big problem. I think people tune out and say both parties are terrible, etc. but I consistently talk about that message against corrup-
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Island, although that’s not really the case in the Five Towns. The young people can’t afford to live here, taxes go up, services are not that great. And you want
a Republican Senate? I say, you want the best person in that seat. Don’t think about party labels. We had a Republican Senate for many years and the 878 is still not
“You want the person who’s most honest, will fight for you, and will deliver results. I can do that. I’ve taken care of this community.” feel that they’re cut out of the process. They see Albany as cutting deals without the public’s input. I try to tell people, if we have honest government, we’ll get better government and people will get the services they’re paying for. Look, we’ve seen young people moving out of Long
someone committed to fixing that. Then you’ll find improvement in all areas. In the Assembly, I got 16 bills made into law and that’s just from working hard, focusing, bearing down…I think when people focus on the taxpayer they see results. Some may say, Oh, you’re a Democrat, don’t we want
fixed, services haven’t gotten better, and young people leaving. You want the person who’s most honest, will fight for you, and will deliver results. I can do that. I’ve taken care of this community. I have gotten you shul security, money for yeshivas, I support Israel, I’ve kept
taxes down, I’ve put cameras at train stations. I have a record of accomplishment in this community. I will put heart and soul in my job. We may not agree on all issues, but I will do everything I can for you. It’s very easy – and I think you know what I’m talking about – to come in and say I’m going to do this or that…but you can’t just one day wake up and say I’m supporting Israel because I’m running for office. How would you fight corruption as a senator? Isn’t that a prosecutor’s job? I believe that we should not have outside income. You shouldn’t able to go to a senator and say I want to hire your law firm and then come to them for help with
legislation the next week. It’s not right. In this race, one of us has pledged not to take outside income and the other has said he’s going to stay in his job. First things first, right now, I focus on my job in the Assembly 100%. It’s really hard. There’s always something to do, someone to help, always a community that can use a little more attention. And the senate district is three times as large. So to say that you’re going to be working in a law firm in addition to being a senator – that’s close to impossible. How much does a state senator make? $80K. So how does one survive on that salary without any outside income? There needs to be a
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discussion about how can we get the best legislators without outside income, but that doesn’t mean that we should allow outside income because we haven’t solved that problem. My opponent made a lot of money in his law firm last year, but he doesn’t want to give it up. But it creates a large conflict of interest. And people need representatives fighting for them, not wondering if their law firm has other interests or connections. What about congressmen? Are they allowed to have outside income? Yes, very little. They can teach or write a book, but they can’t be lawyers. The congressional model is a good model. I like it very much. Remember, we’re not in Albany all that much. And the Senate Ethics Committee hasn’t called a hearing in like five years. We can do a lot if we had hearings, are up there more, we dig into bills, knew all the facts. Instead, people play senator a few days a week when they put their pin on and go up to Albany. But that’s not what the people deserve. Your opponent is an advocate for term limits. I’m open to term lim-
its, but while we’re there, the people deserve our full attention and should know that we’re focusing on them, not our other jobs. Term limits are not the solution to corruption because what do you do when the people are in office? Certain people will commit crimes right outside the box. How is the district divided Democrat vs. Republican? The Five Towns is certainly Republican. I’ve stood outside Brachs when a woman came over to me and said you’re such a nice boy, why are you a Democrat? But I tell people, don’t let the party label get in the way, especially on the local level. Focus on who will fight for you and bring resources back to your town and stand up for you. I have a record showing that. Have you ever voted not with your party? For sure. First of all, I used to prosecute Democrats. When Sheldon Silver was arrested last year, I was one of the few people who had the temerity to stand up and say he can’t be the Speaker anymore because he was so compromised. When the complaint came out, I went into my office and read the complaint against him and was horrified by what I
saw. And that week, a number of young reformers got together – the Wall Street Journal did an article on it, “As Silver Dug in, Young Ones Revolted,” so it’s all documented. And we said we can’t support this. Right now, it seems like the right thing to do, but he could have stayed on as Speaker and crushed me like a bug. But I laid it on the line then. And the public can see that I stand up for what’s right. You’ve been meeting with constituents all over the district. What are on people’s minds? Corruption, people want to talk about that. And I have a plan to get it done – getting rid of outside income, making sure convicted politicians forfeit their pensions, giving local prosecutors more power. All these cases are federal and our local district attorneys are chomping at the bit to get at it. My opponent says, let’s have term limits. And I agree. But that’s not the solution. People also want someone who will work for them. And I tell people that no one works harder for this community. I always pick up the phone when people call. All the residents of the district – no matter where they’re from or what they look like –
get treated well by me. And I really do believe that. The district is huge – each district has own challenges. I feel that I will win because people want that message of hope. I have to prove to people that I’m not just a Democrat, I’ll hold the line on taxes. And I have a record to prove that. I voted against taxes 111 times. And I’ve gotten tax breaks for Sandy victims in my district and school aid that will help keep taxes down. In the 16 months on the job, I have a record of accomplishment. There’s something about that phrase “hakaras hatov” that I hope plays into people’s minds. Someone who has worked so hard for us deserves a shot at going to the next level. You mentioned Democrats and Republicans earlier. People should consider that the Democrats may just win the Senate in November. That’s just what happens every four years when there’s a presidential election and more minorities and young voters come out to vote. If they win without me being there, you will not have a friend in a major conference where they will be making major decisions without someone representing the community. It’s not that simple. So people should think
about that. The Republicans point to 2008-2009 when the Democrats got control and it wasn’t good. The Democrats were voted out two years later. I prosecuted a number of those Democrats. Six in total were prosecuted and they were not good people. But that’s not me. That’s like looking at a year of Republicans and saying, Oh, the Newt Gingrich Republicans were not good people. Who thinks like that? What does 2008 have to do with what’s happening now? These few months have been pretty busy for you. What do you do for fun? Well, now things are so busy. But I love to play with Rafe. I try to run on the boardwalk and off the boardwalk. And I like to read, although it’s been a long time since I read a book. I put my all into my job. If there’s not a shul dinner, there’s a firehouse installation, so things have been very busy. I’m meeting so many people every day. Todd, it’s been a pleasure meeting with you. We wish you the best of luck on April 19.
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Johnny comes running into the house after his little league game. His father couldn’t attend the game and wanted to know what happened. “How did you do, son?” he asks excitedly. “You’ll never believe it!” says Johnny. “I was responsible for the winning run!” “Wow, how did you do that?!” asks his father. Johnny replies, “I dropped the ball in the bottom of the ninth and they scored.”
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David, Joe, Sara, Mimi and Mike are playing in a baseball game with some other people. Each friend plays a different position (First base, Pitcher, Shortstop, Catcher, Right Field) and gets a different number of hits (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). From the clues, can you figure out who did what? 1) David, the furthest from home base, had exactly twice as many hits as the pitcher. 2) The shortstop was tired after getting her fifth hit. 3) Mike had more hits than all the other infielders except for Sara. 4) Joe wears a mask. See answer below
In the Name of Baseball
Answer to riddle: David is the right fielder and he got 4 hits. Joe is the catcher and he got 1 hit. Sara is the shortstop and she got 5 hits. Mimi is the pitcher and she got 2 hits. Mike is the first baseman and he got 3 hits.
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So You Think Umpin’ Is So Easy? The rules of baseball are complex. Take this test to see how you’d do as the big man behind the plate
1. Where on a batter body is the bottom of the strike zone? a. Just above the knee b. Mid-thigh c. Mid-shin d. Beneath the knee cap 2. What is the call when two runners end up on the same base? a. The lead runner must try to advance to the next base. b. Play is dead and the trailing run is permitted to return to the previous base. c. The lead runner is entitled to the base; the trailing runner must try to go back to the previous base. d. Both are automatically out. 3. A batter who is hit by a pitch without making an effort to get out of the way will not be awarded first base. a. True b. False 4. If in trying to make a catch in front of the outfield wall, the ball bounces off the fielder’s glove over the wall, it is a home run. a. True b. False 5. There is a runner on first when the batter hits the ball deep to right field and it is not caught. The runner who was on first falls down. May the batter, who is now rounding first, assist the runner ahead of him around the bases? a. Yes b. No
6. There is a runner on first and second when the batter bunts the ball 15 feet in the air. Instead of catching the ball the pitcher drops it and starts a 1-5-4-3 triple play (if you don’t know what that is, you obviously don’t know much about…soccer). What call should the umpire make? a. Intentional grounding b. Umpire should not make any call c. Infield fly rule d. Double play 7. A team has runners on first and third bases with one out when the batter hits a fly ball near the stands along the third-base line. The third baseman makes a leaping catch and falls into the stands, holding onto the ball. What happens next? a. It is live play and the runners may proceed and the third baseman can try to throw them out. b. Batter is out and runners do not advance bases. c. Automatically the runner on third scores and the runner on first goes to second. d. Ball is considered a foul. 8. With the bases loaded and two outs, the batter hits a grand slam. The runner on first base misses second base as he circles the
bases. What happens? a. The hitting team scores three runs and the inning is over b. The hitting team is granted 4 runs and the inning continues (because it was a Grand Slam, the player did not have to touch the base) c. The hitting team is awarded two runs (for those that scored before the player did not touch second) and the inning is over. d. The hitting team is not awarded any runs and the inning is over. Answers: 1. D 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. A- A runner can assist another runner as long as he did not score yet or was not yet ruled out. 6. B 7. C- When a fielder carries the ball into dead ball territory and controls the ball, he is credited with the catch but all runners are awarded one base on the play. 8. D- No runs can score when an inning ends in a force out. Scorecard: 6-8 correct: You belong behind the plate with an umpire’s mask (time to start rounding off that belly of yours). 4-5 correct: You are good, but prone to mistakes. Good thing we now have instant replay. 0-3 correct: Do you now understand why hitters are supposed to wear helmets?
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Torah Thought
Parshat Tazria By Rabbi Berel Wein
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he ritual of circumcision has been one of the basic institutions of Jewish life since the beginnings of our familial and national existence. It is this covenant of our father Avraham which has always been a testament to the
eternity of the Jewish people, to its heritage and identity. As in the case of Avraham circumcising his son Yitzchak on the eighth day after the infant’s birth, the Torah emphasizes this matter in this week’s Torah reading. The
eighth day always has significance in Jewish thought and life. It is a day of action and of looking forward, of the future and not merely of the nostalgic past. The ritual of circumcision consecrates the boy to a life of service and holy purpose. It channels the life-giving force that lies within him to nobility and circumspection, in avoidance of wanton lust and dissolute behavior. It is the covenant that is inscribed in our very flesh that constantly marks our identities as Jews and signals our loyalty to our faith and tradition. That is why the ceremony of circumcision is always a joyous one marked with a festive meal and a gathering of friends and family. The prophet said twice: “In your blood shall you live.” One of these instances refers to the blood of the infant at the moment of his circumcision. It is the blood of life and hope, of purpose and of uniqueness. Throughout the ages, the Jewish ritual of circumcision has been under attack. The Greeks thought it to be a mutilation of the human body, which to them was their temple of worship. The Romans banned it because to them it was a symbol of the Jewish nationalism that they endeavored so mightily to crush and extinguish forever. Much of the Christian world, in separating itself from its Jewish roots, objected to and ridiculed the practice of circumcision. They could not refute its biblical origin but claimed that its time had
passed, with the coming of this “new” faith completely replacing the “old” one. But the Jews steadfastly maintained their practice of circumcision for their infant boys and for those males who wished to convert to Judaism. This characteristic Jewish stubbornness continually angered the Christian world with many a blood libel and pogrom caused by the insistence of Jews to circumcise their male children. In the modern era in the western world where Christianity waned and weakened, the attack on Jewish circumcision practices nevertheless continued though in a different form. Now these attacks took on a “humanitarian” coloration, supposedly protecting the helpless infant from the pain and discomfort of circumcision. The banning of circumcision by legislative action became the favorite tactic of those who wanted to rid their societies of Jews and Judaism. And this struggle against the covenant and people of Avraham continues today throughout parts of Europe. Some of this is still a legacy of the communist ideology of the Soviet Union that banned circumcision in its “workers’ paradise” for many decades until its own collapse. But behind all attempts to discredit and attack circumcision lies the unreasoning hatred of the Jewish people. It is an age-old battle. Shabbat shalom.
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The Observant Jew
In Praise of the Potato By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz
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otatoes have a long and glorious history, though not quite as long as you might imagine. While the Incas of Peru cultivated potatoes thousands of years ago, it wasn’t until the 1500s that Europeans were introduced to them when explorers brought them back from the New World. Agriculturists found that potatoes contained most of the nutrients people needed, and they were easier to grow than wheat and oats which were the food staples previously. In fact, one acre of potatoes could produce enough food for ten people. People came to rely on the potato so much that when potato blight hit Europe in the 1840s, it touched off the “Irish Potato Famine,” in which nearly a million people died of starvation and disease. Another million immigrated to places like Canada and the U.S. Of course, with the adoption by most of the Ashkenazic world not to eat kitniyos like rice, beans, and peas, the potato’s arrival meant people had more options on Pesach. Can you imagine a Pesach with no potato chips, rainbow cake, or Pesach deli roll? It would be like slavery. Potatoes have become such a part of our culture that a major kitchen appliance manufacturer even has a “kugel blade” for its product. In recent years, NASA has even worked on growing potatoes in space to feed astronauts on long missions! Yes, the potato is to be appreciated and honored but why am I writing about potatoes?
As with so many other things, “it started with a kugel.” My wife sent me to the store to buy potatoes so she could make her world-famous potato kugel, and something struck me. While I looked around and saw the shiny green apples and glistening red tomatoes, I noted the stark contrast to the dull, dusty, brown potatoes. It wasn’t even just the fact that the other fruits and vegetables had an appetizing color. It was that there was discernible dirt on these potatoes yet people were somehow “OK” with that! How could it be that the store just put out these tubers in all their glorious filth and didn’t send them for a long bath in soap and water before delicately stacking them for my perusal? And nobody said a word! As I thought about it, I realized that when I got them home they would be washed and likely peeled anyway. The dirt on the exterior wouldn’t matter once we got to the white, fleshy interior which is packed with vitamins and good taste, especially when exposed to oil at high temperatures – if you get my drift. What mattered was what was inside, and the goodness I knew to be underneath the layers of muck. The dirt was just superficial and wouldn’t affect the taste of the potato at all. Besides, everyone knows potatoes come from the ground so you expect there to be dirt on them. It’s par for the course and not out of the ordinary. It’s really no big deal. I mean, in Yiddish, they’re even called “erdapples,” earth apples,
to signify that they grow from the ground. And that’s when it struck me. Do you know what else comes from the ground? You guessed it – people. Yes, Adam HaRishon was formed from dust and Mankind, like the potato, is a product of the earth. And that means we can take a lesson from our
that there will be some dust to clear away, and are OK with the fact that at face value it may not be the nicest appearance, we will avoid throwing away what could be a lifeline for us and many others. When you begin to value people as people value potatoes – recognizing
How could it be that the store just put out these tubers in all their glorious filth and didn’t send them for a long bath in soap and water before delicately stacking them for my perusal? friend, our little spuddy, the Solanum tuberosum, that small fry we call the potato. You see, just as people have no problem putting up with a few layers of dust and grime to get through to the pure delicious goodness on the inside, we should be at least as tolerant of people. They may have some layers of social ineptitude, bad manners, and even a mean streak. But deep down, they are imbued by their Creator with a natural source of greatness and benefit to Mankind. Sometimes you have to dig a little deeper to find it, and sometimes it takes more effort to get past the grunge, but as we know from the potato, it’s worth it. If we expect
that with a little work you can see the good below the surface – you’ll start to realize, as NASA did, that they are out of this world.
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Between the Lines
Time is Time By Eytan Kobre
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young attorney was on his way to court when he suddenly found himself at the Gates of Heaven. Angels escorted him inside, where he protested that his untimely death had to be a mistake. “I’m too young! I’m only 35!” The angels agreed that 35 seemed young, and they agreed to inquire about his early demise. The angels returned with bad news. “No mistake,” they explained. “We verified your age and, based on the number of hours you’ve billed to your clients, you’re at least 108.” Lawyers are accustomed to translating their work into time units and billing clients for those time units. Every billable act – down to the shortest telephone call and pithiest e-mail – is recorded in six-minute increments and then translated into dollars and cents. Everything turns by the might of the all-powerful hour – or, more accurately, .1 hour. I’m not a fan of the legal billing system, but it is a good reminder to be protective of our time – especially outside of the office. When I travel for work, I make it a habit to return with something to remind
me where I’ve been and to reinforce something of value (and, of course, snow globes for my daughters). One of these “souvenirs” is a bronze figure of William Penn, which I bought while in Philadelphia for a deposition. It stands on my desk atop a small piece of paper containing these words from the man himself: “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” On the Shabbos prior to Rosh Chodesh Nissan, we read of the first commandment given to the Jewish people: to sanctify the months (Megilla 3:5; Rambam, Tefilla 13:20; Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 685:4). This was not merely the sanctification of certain times, but the ability to sanctify any and all times, to use time as we please and dedicate it to matters of substance and purpose. “Henceforth, the months are yours to do with them as you wish” (Seforno, Shemos 12:2). Indeed, this would have been a suitable opening to the Torah because it gives us dominion over time (Rashi, Bereishis 1:1). Would that we lived each moment of our lives in full appreciation of that gift! Time is so valuable that “one moment of repen-
tance and good deeds in This World is more valuable than a lifetime in the World to Come” (Avos 4:17). And “some acquire their [entire share in] the World to Come in one moment” (Avoda Zara 10b and 17b). So we must always bear in mind “the one before Whom [we] will render judgment and accounting” (Avos 3:1). The Vilna Gaon explains that while there will be “judgment” for our actions, there will also be an “accounting” for what we could have accomplished with our time had we made better use of it. Halacha too recognizes the money value of time. For example, if two boats simultaneously approach a bottleneck in a river such that they can pass only one at a time, those on the first boat to pass should compensate those on the second boat for the time lost waiting (Sanhedrin 32b; Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat 272:14). More dramatically, “One who closes the eyes of a dying person [thereby hastening death by moments] is considered a murderer” (Shabbos 151b). Although the victim’s death already was imminent, each and every moment of life is precious and irreplaceable. Consider a bank account
that credits $86,400 each morning, but any balance is debited that night. The account carries no balance forward to the next day – spend it or lose it. You’d make sure to withdraw all $86,400 before the end of each day, right? We all have such an account. Each morning, we are credited with 86,400 seconds to spend wisely or lose. There’s no balance carried forward to the next day, and there’s no overdraft. It is a privilege to use that account as we please. But with that privilege comes the responsibility to ensure that the time is wellspent. The Chofetz Chaim was once waiting for a train together with a student, when he asked the student to hand him a sefer so he could learn before the train arrived. The student checked the time and saw that the train was to arrive in five minutes, and the trouble of retrieving a sefer from their tightly-packed bags hardly seemed worth it. Sensing the student’s hesitation, the Chofetz Chaim explained, “It is true that the train is coming in five minutes, but it is also true that there are five minutes until
the train comes.” The Chofetz Chaim knew the value of time. Once, when the Rosh Yeshiva of Radin, R’ Naftali Trop, fell gravely ill, his students decided to “donate” time to him. Some gave hours. Some gave days. Some gave weeks. The Chofetz Chaim, too, made an accounting of his time to determine how much he could “spare.” After several minutes, he declared, “I can contribute one minute!” The students were unsettled. They immediately understood that they had donated days and weeks and hours not because they were more generous than the Chofetz Chaim but because they didn’t value time as the Chofetz Chaim did. To the Chofetz Chaim, one minute was an eternal gift from G-d. Pesach reinforces this message. The difference between chometz and matzah – between fulfilling a commandment and committing a sin – can be a matter of seconds. We bless “He who sanctifies the Jewish people and the times” because we regard time as sacrosanct. Time is not to be wasted or passed or “killed.” Since life is really just a whole bunch of moments strung together, “killing time” is,
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in essence, killing oneself. Or, as Henry David Thoreau put it, “You cannot kill time without injuring eternity.” It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man.
mother told him that Mr. Belser had died the night before and the funeral would be on Wednesday. Memories flooded Jack’s mind as he remembered his childhood days.
After several minutes, he declared, “I can contribute one minute!”
Jack had moved across the country, and, in the rush of his busy life, he had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend even with his wife and son. Over the phone, Jack’s
“He didn’t forget you,” his mother said. “He’d ask how you were doing and reminisce about the times you spent at his house. He was like a father to you after Dad died.”
“I’ll be there for the funeral,” Jack said. Busy as he was, Jack caught the next flight for the small and uneventful funeral. The night before returning home, Jack and his mother stopped by the old house next door one more time. It was exactly as he remembered it. Every step held memories. Then Jack stopped abruptly. “The box is gone.” “What box?” his mother asked. “There was a small box he kept here atop this desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. He’d only say that it was the thing he valued most. Now I’ll never know what was so valuable to him.” Back home, Jack re-
turned from work one day two weeks later to find a small package at his doorstep. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention: Mr. Harold Belser. Jack ripped open the package to discover a gold box and an envelope. His hands shook as he read the note inside. Upon my death, please forward this box to Jack Bennett. It’s the thing I valued most in life. His heart racing and his eyes filled with tears, Jack opened the box tenderly to reveal a striking gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved: Jack, Thanks for your time.—Harold. Jack held the watch for a
few minutes, and then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “I’ll be spending some time with my wife and son.” * * * Benjamin Franklin famously observed that “time is money.” He was right. Sort of. Time certainly can be used to make money. But time is not merely money, because money has finite value. It can be acquired, saved, stored, invested, bequeathed, and transferred. Time is different. Time is opportunity. Time is life. Time is…well, time.
Eytan Kobre is a writer, speaker, mediator, and attorney living in Kew Gardens Hills. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? E-mail eakobre@outlook.com.
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It’s Not Belief – It’s Certainty By Rabbi YY Rubinstein
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he Haggadah echoes the words of the Mishnah in demanding, “Imagine yourself as though you were going out of Egypt.” I often wondered what my reaction would be if I truly did. With my entire family I would have arrived at the Yam Suf. There is obviously no way forward, and as we look around there is no way back. A furious Egyptian army bent on revenge and slaughter is thundering towards us. How would I feel and how would I react? How would you react? The answer to that question rather depends on what sort of person, what
sort of Jew, I or you would have been after 210 years in Egypt. If we count a generation as being twenty years, the Jewish people had a long time – over ten generations – to fall into the trap set by Pharaoh and his advisors. They plotted a remarkably straightforward strategy. I sometimes express it in a simple saying, “If you really hate Jews and I mean really hate Jews and you want to get rid of them...be nice to them!” It is the countries that have shown the Jewish people the greatest welcome that sees the Jewish people suffer the greatest assimilation rates.
As I write this I am sitting on a plane to Amsterdam. Holland has offered a refuge and a welcome to Jews for centuries. It is said there is not a Dutch family that doesn’t have some Jewish blood. The country I was born in has similarly been welcoming to Jews. It has one of the highest intermarriage rates in the world, perhaps 85%! The same is true for the United States. The prototype for this was Mitzrayim. Pharaoh’s welcome was lavish. He calculated that if he could arrange for the Jews to volunteer to reject and abandon their identity and replace it with his, they would forgo Hashem’s protection and concern. I often speak to an organization in Boro Park, Brooklyn, for survivors of the Nazi xoncentration camps. A cousin of mine is a doctor there with 75% of his patients either survivors or the next generation of those survivors. One told me, “None of us was brought up ‘normal’; how could we be? After what our parents went through, a normal childhood was an impossibility.” Egypt was six generations of “welcome” to Pharaoh’s world and the last four generations in that world experienced awful oppression. The children in those generations clearly experienced being brought up “not normal.” So after Klal Yisroel experienced such a long and hopeless golus, how would I and perhaps you – children brought up in such dark times – react at the Yam Suf, with no way forward and a furious Egyptian army bent on our destruction thundering towards us? The Ibn Ezra makes a very controversial statement about the attitude and psychology of the Yidden as they left Mitzrayim. When they saw the Egyptians bearing down on them, they panicked. The next thing they did was to complain bitterly to Moshe
for leading them to an impending disaster. They were even more certain of their inevitable defeat than were the Egyptians. Their golus and golus mentality was not over. Why, the Ibn Ezra asks, were they so scared? The Egyptian army was small – 600 chariots and only 900 men. The Jews were armed and had 600,000 able-bodied men. What were they afraid of? They could easily defeat their former masters. The problem, says the Ibn Ezra, was that they had a “slave” mentality. They were unable to free themselves from the attitude and perspective of a slave and engage their old masters in combat. Egypt’s initial “one hundred and thirty years of welcome” and subsequent eighty years of torment had done its job well. Many meforshim reject the Ibn Ezra’s words. Is he really saying that the Jews were so lily-livered that they could not or would not fight? Perhaps he is saying something different. Maybe he means that Egypt had robbed them of the ability to believe and be certain that Hashem would save them. That would truly mean they had lost a Jewish perspective and had it replaced it with a non-Jewish one. The Ramban writes that every baal bitachon is a ma’amin, but not every ma’amin is a baal bitachon. Reb Matisyohu Salomon shlita in his recent sefer on Shaar HaBetochon of the Chovos HaLevvos translates bitachon as “certainty.” After ten plagues in Egypt the Jewish people believed in Hashem, but they were not yet “certain.” Certainty would come a short time later when the sea, which offered no way forward, split to provide a perfect path. After that, bitachon in Hashem would be imprinted in the very DNA of Klal Yisroel. Seven weeks later, at Sinai, bitachon became set in stone
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and the legacy of ten generations in Egypt would at last be left behind. The centuries moved on and the world would change its approach to the Jewish people copying Pharoah’s strategy over and over. It would change from welcome to oppression and then back again. Jews were enticed to reject and abandon their identity and belief and replace it with others or they were given the choice to die in countless horrible ways unless they did so. The Jews who survived the worst that the nations could offer might have despaired through “survivors’ guilt” and thrown in the towel. Yet every Jew that is alive today is so because his or her ancestors were “certain” that this golus too would end. Living for so long in Manchester, England allowed, me the privilege of knowing Reb Yaakov Yosef Weiss zt”l. As a young man, he was in Auschwitz. One day his barracks was ordered to march to the gas chambers.
There they were stripped of their clothes and herded inside. As Reb Yaakov Yosef and the others stood waiting to die, another chassid beside him asked, “Do you think Hashem can
like Mitzrayim, in the blink of an eye. Of course, not every Jew that day was saved from the Nazis. Not every Jew was saved from the Crusaders or the Inquisition and millions were en-
Yet every Jew that is alive today is so because his or her ancestors were “certain” that this golus too would end.
save us even now?” Reb Yaakov Yosef replied, “Just like in Mitzrayim, yeshuas Hashem k’heref ayin – Hashem can save us from certain destruction in the blink of an eye.” At that point, the door of the gas chambers opened and there stood a Nazi who needed tall Jews for some task. Reb Yaakov Yosef and several others were plucked from death just
ticed to give up their belief and replace it with others. Like the four-fifths that chose to stay behind in Egypt, those Jews were lost to the Jewish people. Rashi quotes one opinion from the Medrash that they died in the Plague of Darkness. Another opinion says they died spiritually by opting to remain as Egyptians. Reb Elimelech of Lizensk wrote
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that in the final days before the coming of the Moshiach Hashem will stretch a rope around the world. People will hold on but Hashem will shake it. Only those who hold on tight will not fall. Believing that they won’t let go won’t be enough; it is only those who are certain they can hold tight whose faith will prove unshakable. This Pesach, which is the prototype of every golus, finds whatever is left of the world’s post-World War II “welcome” changing quickly and dramatically to the experience of those last four generations in Egypt. It was only bitachon, certainty, that allowed us to survive and reach what is now the final days before the coming of the Moshiach. It is only bitachon that will allow us to hang on as the rope shakes and finally see the golus’ end.
Rabbi Y Y Rubinstein is a writer and author who speaks all over the world. He lives in Inwood.
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In their Own Words How the Current Wave of Terror is Affecting Israeli Businesses By Rafi Sackville
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n the Western Galil where we live the majority of residents are not Jewish. Integration is quite normal, even if difficult for some. Na-if, our school security guard, is Druze. He carries a handgun with him at all times. No one would consider not coming to school because he is armed. The mall in our town is frequented as much by Druze and Arabs as it is by Jews. Apart from an errant rocket fired by Hezbollah into the outskirts of Nahariya in retaliation for the recent assassination of one of their operatives, there has been no major change in behavior by residents here. However, facts on the ground paint a different picture further south, particularly in places like Gush Etzion and Jerusalem. The former, just south of the capital, was the trigger point both in the war almost two years ago when three young teenagers were kidnapped and brutally murdered, and for the
recent spate of horrendous stabbings. The Central Bureau of Statistics’ website points to an 11.2% drop in people coming into the country. How does that figure and the corresponding 2% dip in Israeli travel translate on the ground? There has been a detected shift in the attitude of many Israelis. According to a December 5 article in the Jerusalem Post, one in five Israelis knows someone who was a victim to the latest wave of terror. Moreover, four in five admitted to having “changed their behavior as a result.” This change of habit constitutes a heightened awareness and restricting certain patterns of what was once acceptable behavior. Today the Gush Etzion junction has a beefed up security presence, in particular at the hitchhiking stations.
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ast month we drove to Kibbutz Kfar Etzion to visit our good friends Penina and Yehuda Schwartz. We drove through the kibbutz to have a look at the famous lone, oak tree, which has stood there for centuries and is symbolic of the original Jewish dwellers who lived there prior to independence. Yehuda and Penina have lived on the kibbutz for almost 45 years. I asked Yehuda, who grew up in what was then Jewish Rosedale in New York, to compare the current situation to his prior experiences in the area.
Yehuda Schwartz
The past six months have been quite different from the previous wars and intifada. The feeling of unrest caused by the change in the methods of the terrorists – the stabbing of innocent citizens in all parts of the country – leaves us more tense, apprehensive and concerned. We hope and pray for days of tranquility in the near future.
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lbeit a focus for much of the current terrorism, Gush Etzion in no way reflects the changes in tourist behavior a few miles north in the capital. Jerusalem is traditionally a magnet for international tourism, and despite what appeared to be typical, teeming pedestrian traffic in Machane Yehuda and the center of town, a different picture emerged. Aliza ben Yair has been selling vegetables in the shuk for 52 years. She remembers the bombing during the first intifada, and while not comparing the two periods, she sees certain similarities between now and then.
Aliza ben Yair
I don’t sell to a lot of tourists. My clientele are exclusively Israelis. Nevertheless, we are suffering a downturn in business. The current wave of terror has caused people to think twice before they venture out to the shuk. Fridays are still busy, because people are looking for bargains, but all in all the situation is not good.
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few months ago I wrote a story about the daughter of Uzi Eli, who runs an organic juice bar in the shuk. Luck would have it that Uzi was there to greet us with his famously warm smile and good cheer.
I want to say that I emigrated from Yemen 73 years ago. This store sells juices exclusively based on recipes from the Rambam. My business has dropped 25-30% since the stabbings began. I’m sure that once things get quiet people will continue coming to shuk Machane Yehuda. I have faith that things will get better.
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ust down the alley from Uzi is the Teler Bakery shop. The bakery itself is further down Rehov Agripas. The shop is a famous landmark in the middle of the shuk. Shmuel Krasnianski has worked there for many years.
Shmuel Krasnianski
The current period has been extremely hard on the shuk. Sales are down. There are some businesses around here that have closed. It seems that people are staying close to their homes. Nevertheless, I have sensed some improvement recently. Don’t forget we’re Am Yisrael. We have always learned how to overcome such situations. After we get used to such difficulties we lift our heads and move on. Baruch Hashem, things are going to improve even if they are not as good as they were two years ago.
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urther downtown at the end of Rehov Agripas and King George, Ilan, the proprietor of Gold Optics, shared a similar attitude to Shmuel. He admitted the current situation was bad, but refused to be drawn into a discussion that would in any way disparage the country.
Israel is one of the safest and most beautiful places in the world. I want any potential tourists to know this.
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uval Klein runs Zuzu Tayarut (tourism). He was far more vociferous in discussing the state of tourism. Zuzu Travel’s problems began with the war in thesSummer of 2014 when the directors of training, office and sales were called into active duty. That long month put a large dent into their business. When the current round of terrorism began, Zuzu saw a 50% downturn in business. The extremely cold and wet months of January and February led to another drop of 40% compared to the similar period a year before. In total, the fall in tourists has all but decimated Zuzu. Today domestic tourism barely exists. In an effort to survive, Zuzu has moved most of its programs to Tel Aviv. Yuval hopes that come Pesach there will be a recovery of sorts, and Jerusalem will once again become the focus of domestic and inbound tourism. When I quoted the Bureau of Statistics numbers he became quite incensed.
Yuval Klein
There is more than one way to read statistics. While not distorting the facts, the government’s figures only include tourists entering and leaving the country. The Jerusalem tourist industry is collapsing. We are currently 70% down from the same time last year. You have to understand that Jerusalem is under siege. Tourist companies have been encouraged not to bring their business to the capital. Our company is unique because we do active tours. We take people on Segway trips, we have running and bicycling tourist tours. We even do tasting tours here and in Tel Aviv, but this line of our work has all but stopped in Jerusalem. Despite his disappointment, Yuval was still optimistic, particularly when he spoke about American Jewry.
I would like to convey a message of thanks and appreciation to American Jews who continue to come to Jerusalem in spite of the situation. There are no words to express just how grateful we are.
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uval wasn’t the only one who addressed the lack of business in Jerusalem. Amitai Young is an event planner who has been witness to the changes over the last year.
Amitai Young
There used to be a very active night life in the city. Pubs were always full. Today they’re empty. A couple of years ago one would have to reserve a place in restaurants. Today you can walk in without waiting. Ze’ev Elkin, the current minister for the Office of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage, has tried to initiate a program to encourage tourism in the city. Unfortunately, there is no evidence that his office has had any success.
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error is a strange animal. It breeds on fear, which translates into potential tourists deciding not to visit. The same fear saw tourism drop in New York after 9/11, and France after the massacres at the end of last year. Many Israelis would consider such fear irrational, but that is a moot point. It is important to note that almost every person we spoke with was optimistic that tourism and business in general will improve in the coming months. Perhaps it’s best to leave the last word to Pam and Lenny Cohen from Chicago. They have been coming to Jerusalem since 1965. They have been here for three months and intend to return again at the end of summer.
When we want to come here, we come. Nothing keeps us away.
Pam & Lenny Cohen
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TAMA 38 Protecting Against Earthquakes By Gedaliah Borvick
Tama 38--Before and After
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srael is located in an active seismic region on the Syrian-African fault and has experienced devastating earthquakes, the most recent fatal one occurring in 1927 when 300 people died and over 1,000 buildings were destroyed. Accordingly, in 1980, the Israeli government instituted architectural and construction standards to ensure that new buildings can properly withstand earthquakes. However, over 100,000 older buildings were not designed to survive a strong earthquake, thus putting many Israeli residents at risk. Thankfully, in 2005, the Ministry of the Interior approved TAMA 38, a plan which created financial incentives to encourage the private sector to bankroll the cost of strengthening
older buildings to withstand earthquakes. The plan offers increased “building rights” – or rights to expand buildings beyond previous zoning allocations – for all buildings that become reinforced. The apartment owners can transfer these expansion rights to a construction company in return for upgrading their building. The apartment owners receive a reinforced and refurbished building and expanded apartments, as the developers add safe rooms (known as a “mamad”) to each existing unit. The contractor covers his expenses plus makes a profit by building and selling apartments on the new floors that they construct above the original building. The plan is a win-winwin situation: (1) The existing apartment owners receive at no cost a reinforced
building against earthquakes, a renovated façade, upgraded infrastructure, lobby and stairwells, and an elevator, all of which increases property values by over 20%; (2) the construction company profits by building and selling new apartments utilizing the expansion rights; and (3) the government protects its citizenry from potential future misfortune, upgrades its housing stock, and gains additional tax revenue from the newly constructed units. Parenthetically, TAMA 38 provides another option, whereby the developer knocks down the existing edifice and constructs a new building. In this scenario, the existing apartment owners would receive a new apartment. As this option is much more expensive to implement, between con-
structing a new building and relocating all the tenants during the period of construction, most TAMA 38 plans have implemented the less costly reinforcement plan. TAMA 38 has taken a number of years to get off the ground. However, once the original batch of projects was successfully completed, the neighboring buildings’ owners who were initially skeptical have become more receptive to having their buildings reinforced, upgraded and beautified at no cost to them. Interestingly, the most complicated aspect of the TAMA 38 process has been neither the construction challenges nor the bureaucratic obstacles, but the requirement to garner project approval from two thirds of the existing apartment
owners. Once two thirds of the owners are on board, the developer may apply for the required building permits. Upon receiving the permits, the developer can then petition the court to expeditiously (within thirty days) schedule a judicial hearing whereby the apartment owners who had previously rejected the construction plan can present their arguments. Unless these owners present a persuasive reason for rebuffing the plan, the court will approve the project.
Gedaliah Borvick is the founder of My Israel Home (www. myisraelhome.com), a real estate agency focused on helping people from abroad buy and sell homes in Israel. To sign up for his monthly market updates, contact him at gborvick@gmail.com.
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Amulets, Accusations and Controversy The Devastating Polemic Between Rabbi Yaakov Emdenand Rabbi Yonason Eybeschutz By Rabbi Pini Dunner
THE STORY SO FAR: Despite the conversion to Islam of false messiah Shabbetai Tzvi in 1666 and his death in 1676, secret societies of Sabbatians who still believed in his messianic mission thrived in communities across Europe and continued to be active well into the eighteenth century. One prominent rabbi who fell under suspicion was R’ Yonason Eybeschutz, whose name emerged during a campaign to root out Sabbatians in 1725. Although he successfully dismissed the allegations, when he was appointed Chief Rabbi of the illustrious triplecommunity twenty-five years later the accusations resurfaced. R’ Yaakov Emden examined amulets R’ Yonason had given pregnant women and discovered what he believed to be references to Shabbetai Tzvi. The affair quickly escalated into a full-blown controversy, and the community split into factions. R’ Yaakov was held under house arrest and told he would have to leave the city within six months. Shortly afterwards violence broke out between supporters of R’ Yonason and supporters of R’ Yaakov, and R’ Yaakov decided to flee to Amsterdam until things had calmed down. Once in Amsterdam, R’ Yaakov decided to put his full efforts into discrediting R’ Yonason. Additionally, notaries were dispatched to copy R’ Yonason’s amulets, and rabbis who saw those amulets admitted that there was a Sabbatian influence to them.
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his devastating proof played an important role in the second development that began to unfold at around the same time, a development that was far more significant than a few notarized amulets. After having remained publicly silent for two months despite the desperate plea from R’ Yaakov for his support, in late March, 1751, R’ Yaakov Yehoshua Falk, distinguished Chief Rabbi of Frankfurt and elder statesman of the European rabbinate, finally lent his backing to the growing group of people who felt that R’ Yonason had a lot of explaining to do. Clearly unaware that R’ Hilman had already notarized some of the Metz amulets, on March 30 R’ Falk wrote to advise him that any amulet reproductions would have to be accompanied by irrefutable evidence that they were genuine copies of the originals, otherwise “members of R’ Yonason’s community who are loyal to him will claim that his enemies are using falsified amulets to discredit him because of jealousy.” R’ Falk added, “I am in no doubt whatsoever that R’ Yonason is guilty as charged, which makes your task all the more urgent.” R’ Falk was a savvy, experienced communal rabbi. He knew that even if R’ Yonason was guilty, there was
no way the triple-community would ever fire him from his position, as this would amount to an admission of gross ineptitude – after all, it was they who had chosen him only the previous year, despite the not-sosecret information that their new rabbi had been dogged by suspicions of heresy for twenty-five years. The only way of resolving the matter of R’ Yonason’s Sabbatian amulets was if the man himself was forced to admit what he had done and then forced to publicly repent. At this stage R’ Falk felt that R’ Yaakov’s strategy of totally delegitimizing R’ Yonason could never be effective as a tool to convince those people who adamantly refused to believe he was guilty, and the strategy was certainly not pertinent to those who already believed it. At first R’ Falk appealed to R’ Yonason via messengers, asking for him to be in touch. When this elicited no response, R’ Falk published a letter calling for the matter to be adjudicated by three rabbis, although he did not mention R’ Yonason’s name. Once again R’ Yonason did not react, so R’ Falk then wrote a letter directly to R’ Yonason exhorting him to do the right thing. When even this failed to get a reaction R’ Falk went public with that letter so that his proposed solution would become widely known in the hope that the consequent publicity would force R’ Yonason to accept his proposal.
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When the published version reached R’ Yonason he was livid. He protested that he had never received the original letter and vigorously objected to R’ Falk’s implication that he was guilty of heresy. And this time he decided to respond. He sat down and wrote a lengthy, angry reply to his antagonist in which he dismissed his famous work, Pnei Yehoshua, as being full of mistakes. The letter also challenged R’ Falk to a kabbalah contest, guaranteeing that any such contest would only act to prove that R’ Yonason knew much more about this discipline than R’ Falk. The letter even accused R’ Falk of having harbored hatred towards R’ Yonason for many years, making him an inappropriate person to suggest any method of rehabilitation. Once R’ Yonason finished writing the letter, and on reflection, he decided not to send it, and instead left it on his study desk. This resulted in mischief. While he was away from his desk a few of his students snuck in to
the rabbi’s study and copied the letter word for word without telling him, and then began circulating it far and wide. It was only a matter of time before a copy found its way to R’ Falk, who was understandably furious. R’ Falk began to forcefully demand that R’ Yonason appear before a panel of rabbis, but his appeals fell on deaf ears. R’ Yonason’s support in the triple-community was still rock solid. Even in R’ Falk’s own community of Frankfurt the leadership began to tire of their Chief Rabbi’s involvement in the controversy and before long it was he who was forced out of his position – the second major casualty of the Emden-Eybeschutz affair after R’ Yaakov. Although R’ Yonason felt safe, it had become apparent that the amulets were a burning issue, and he therefore decided to seek out experts who would endorse his version of what they meant. The two experts he chose were R’ Shmuel Essingen of Muenster, a friend of R’ Hilman
of Metz, and R’ Eliyahu Olianow, an elderly Kabbalist who had spent time at the home of R’ Arye Leib of Amsterdam, R’ Yaakov’s brother-in-law. Clearly these two rabbis were carefully chosen to demonstrate how even friends of his enemies were willing to support his version of what the amulets said, rather than the version suggested by his enemies. And so they did, both declaring that R’ Yonason’s amulets were completely fine, free of any Sabbatian references. R’ Olianow even suggested that banning the use of these amulets by insisting that the letter formulations were Sabbatian was highly dangerous, making R’ Yaakov and his supporters guilty of allowing those who really needed them to be subjected to illness and death. R’ Yaakov was unimpressed. In a pattern that would become familiar with regard to any supporters of R’ Yonason, he accused both experts of being miscreants and bribe takers who had allowed money to influence
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them. R’ Essingen, he said, was someone who made money out of fake magic dressed up as Kabbalah, while R’ Olianow was an immoral drunkard. Meanwhile R’ Yaakov had not been idle. He had written dozens of letters to rabbis in Germany and Poland, informing them of R’ Yonason’s iniquities and trying to convince them to excommunicate R’ Yonason, and to demand that the triple-community dismiss him from his position immediately. Using the notarized amulets from Metz as proof of his depravity and duplicity, R’ Yaakov added numerous other accusations and claims to boost his case against R’ Yonason: “With my own eyes I saw him throw out a Talmud student who travelled a great distance to study at his yeshiva in Hamburg, simply because he was poor and could not pay his way. Someone once asked him why he eats wormy fruit and he laughed, answering, ‘Worms and bugs have no power over me, so who cares!’ His evil deeds in Prague could fill up a whole
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book, and all his followers are the same…immoral sinners who rejoice in transgressing against G-d!” The Jewish world was deeply divided into two camps: those who believed the accusations against R’ Yonason and were disgusted that a man with such a deep flaw could remain in a leadership position; and those who could not accept that a rabbi as great as R’ Yonason could ever be a believer in the long dead Shabbetai Tzvi and the ridiculous mystical system disseminated by his followers. Truthfully, R’ Yaakov’s rambling vituperative letters did not help the case against R’ Yonason. On the contrary – those who read them and who might have been sympathetic to a case against R’ Yonason based purely on the amulets, dismissed any believable evidence once they read accusations of heinous sin coupled with ridiculous claims that R’ Yonason was an ignorant fool. With the controversy now raging in full force across the Jewish world
it was no surprise that the gentile world also became involved. As the year progressed incidents of public disorder increased in Hamburg and Altona, as arguments evolved into physical fights between supporters of R’ Yaakov and supporters of R’ Yonason. One nasty fight on December 12, 1751 took place as a funeral was being conducted in the cemetery and resulted in a court summons for R’ Yonason, and then on December 28 a violent fight broke in the Hamburg Stock Exchange. All of the fights were fallout, a result of the bitterness felt by R’ Yaakov’s supporters at the success of R’ Yonason’s supporters in silencing and penalizing anyone who expressed any misgivings about the Chief Rabbi, or who expressed any interest in getting clarity on any aspect of the controversy. In the fall of 1751 this animosity came to the attention of the young King of Denmark, Frederick V, whose kingdom included Altona, where R’ Yaakov owned his home and had
resided for many years before running away. A man named Mordechai Shmuel Hecksher, who was a member of the triple-community board, had written a letter to his brother in Brunswick in which he expressed doubt about R’ Yonason’s honesty and also questioned why no major
tion, a similar case was brought to the Royal Court of Denmark in Copenhagen, where both factions presented evidence to King Frederick himself. During the proceedings the King was also informed of R’ Yaakov’s expulsion from Altona earlier in the year and his ongoing exile in Amsterdam.
“Someone once asked him why he eats wormy fruit and he laughed, answering, ‘Worms and bugs have no power over me, so who cares!’”
German rabbinic leaders had publicly supported the Chief Rabbi. But before the letter reached his brother it was intercepted and read by R’ Yonason’s supporters, who decided to punish its author. Hecksher was humiliatingly deposed from the board and expelled from Altona. He immediately appealed to King Frederick, and although the Hamburg City Council had no stake in his expulsion from Altona as it was a different jurisdiction, they also demanded that Hecksher be readmitted into Altona otherwise his antagonists would no longer be able to do business in their city. The main instigator in the Hecksher expulsion, Eliyahu Oppenheim, was forced to appear before the Hamburg authorities for his role in the affair, and after fining him with a hefty fine, he was ordered to present a list of all those who had formally joined the pro-R’ Yonason faction in Altona. Oppenheim appealed to the Altona authorities for help but they sided with Hecksher and their counterparts in Hamburg, and Hecksher was readmitted into Altona. With this success in hand R’ Yaakov’s supporters now formed the view that the gentile authorities could be the means by which they would achieve R’ Yonason’s dismissal from office. In the first instance they appealed to the Hamburg City Council, alleging that R’ Yonason had overstepped his legal rights by imposing punitive measures on his opponents. When this attempt failed to gain trac-
After a bitterly fought battle at the Royal Court, the king ruled that R’ Yaakov could return home to Altona and should be allowed to operate his printing press. The Court also decided that Hecksher should be reinstated as a member of the triple-community board. In addition, R’ Yonason was ordered to personally appear before the king to explain his attempts to overreach his authority and also the claims of heresy against him. It seemed, finally, that the tables had turned, although rather than the controversy being resolved by Jewish leaders it would have to play itself out in a non-Jewish courtroom setting.
NEXT TIME: R’ Yaakov returns home and R’ Yonason appears before the king with a Jewish apostate apologist. With the community now in complete turmoil a new player steps in – R’ Yechezkel Landau, author of the “Noda BiYehuda.” Bravely he tries to arrange a compromise solution between the warring factions in an attempt to settle the matter once and for all.
Rabbi Pini Dunner is the Rav of Young Israel North Beverly Hills in California.
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Dating Dialogue
What Would You Do If… Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW of The Navidaters
Dear Navidaters,
I am the mother of a 27-year-old daughter. For some reason, Judy is still single. I can’t understand why, but that is beside the point of why I am writing in to you today. For sure most women that age will tell you that as the years go by and you’re suddenly considered “older,” the dates are fewer and far-er between. Whereas in her early, early twenties, she went out constantly, the calls started slowing down once she hit 23 or 24, and the past year or two have been really quiet, aside from an occasional date here and there. Recently she was set up with Ronnie. When I met him, I have to admit I wasn’t in the least bit impressed. Upon first impression, which I know isn’t the most important thing, he appeared kind of “schlumpy,” messy hair, wrinkled shirt. Not a good look! Judy is very particular about how she puts herself together. Always looks neat, attractive and sophisticated. Next is his job. He works at some low level IT position. I doubt that he earns a very good living. Judy has always been a very successful speech therapist. Finally, whereas Judy is well-read and intelligent, my guess is that Ronnie has never picked up a book. I made a reference to a famous author during one of our conversations and he admitted he had no idea who I was even talking about. So here’s the problem of question. They’ve been dating for a couple of months and Ronnie is very interested in Judy. Judy and I are very close and thankfully she has always shared her true feelings with me. Judy told me that she isn’t particularly impressed with Ronnie either, but at this point, she’s afraid that he may be her last chance. She admitted that she does not love him. I’m not even sure she likes him a great deal. But he is an honest, sincere, kind person, who will probably make a good enough husband and a good father. He’ll respect her and let her do her own thing. It sounded as though Judy is seriously considering the possibility of marrying Ronnie, based on a logical decision, rather than a decision based on emotion. She wants to know whether I agree that it’s probably her best chance at this point or whether I feel she should not settle in such a dramatic way. On one hand, the thought of Judy marrying someone like Ronnie – who really doesn’t seem like a good match for her in so many ways – really depresses me. Why should she have to settle so much? But my fear is that if I tell her this and somehow no one else ever comes along and she winds up never marrying or having children, how will I live with myself? I just don’t know how to advise her and she is waiting for me to weigh in on this important decision. Help!
The feedback from our readers has been remarkable. In order to facilitate further discussion, you can now continue the conversation anonymously on our website. Every Sunday, we will upload the weekend’s most recent edition of What Would You Do If to the dating forum at thenavidaters.com. Join The Navidaters and your fellow TJH readers in a comprehensive dialogue with regard to dating, relationships and marriage. The forum will be moderated daily for everyone’s comfort and safety. See you there! Disclaimer: This column is not intended to diagnose or otherwise offer resolutions to any questions. Our intention is not to offer any definitive conclusions to any particular question, but to offer areas of exploration for the author and reader. Due to the nature of the column receiving only a short snapshot of an issue, without the benefit of an actual discussion, the panel’s role is to offer a range of possibilities. We hope to open up meaningful dialogue and individual exploration.
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The Panel The Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz, M.S.
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our daughter and you have a good relationship and it’s wonderful that she is sharing her feelings so openly with you. You, however, have your own set of issues about her remaining on the shelf. Put your own concerns about nachas and seeing her married aside and focus on her needs. She is only 27 and not at risk of not getting married and having a family. If you need help dealing with her singlehood, get yourself some help. Every person should marry someone they respect and admire as well as care for deeply. Both are absent in this case despite months of dating. Good enough is not good enough for marriage. Your daughter is undervaluing herself and not doing herself justice by considering marrying someone she doesn’t respect just because she thinks she might not get married. Why is she not focused on what she has to offer rather than fear? She should be asking herself this question and pursuing a path to answer it. The two of you should also reassess how she is getting dates. Is she going to the right events and shadchanim? Is her insecurity
showing when she does meet men and shadchanim? Is she presenting herself to her best advantage? Judy should focus on having a single life, not being a woman in waiting for marriage. She is way too young to consider settling for someone she neither respects nor likes. She needs help to reframe her perspective but it shouldn’t be inside the immediate family. Encourage her to get help to address her self-worth, perspectives on marriage and general dating advice.
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other to Mother: I feel your pain. It’s not easy having a 27-year old daughter – beautiful, talented, accomplished – and single. It’s also painful to believe that this “schlumpy,” uneducated, underachieving fellow is her best and only chance at marriage. But there’s another kind of pain. The pain of a young woman in a miserable marriage – a union where every day feels like a prison sentence. The pain of raising children on a battlefield. The pain of self-recrim-
The Navidaters Dating and Relationship Coaches and Therapists
they are in your shoes. You sound like you are a wonderful mother; you’ve built an open and honest relationship with your daugh-
Good enough is not good enough for marriage.
I suggest your daughter go together and by herself to a therapist who deals with pre-marital relationships and to assess the situation.
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cannot take responsibility for your very important question. It deserves both a big rav and a very, very good professional to determine what is going on and where it should go.
IY! This girl isn’t old. She still is in her prime of her life and that being said, she should in no way consider “settling” for a man who she isn’t proud to be with, loves, admires and respects. If that’s how she feels now, before she is even engaged, she is bound to have those feelings ten times worse later in a year or two down the road – possibility leading to divorce. Divorced people have a ten times harder time finding someone to marry than a 20-something year old! Trust me! Ronnie is the “now” guy. The guy that makes her feel wanted, which is a nice ego stroke. But he is standing in a place of what should be her potential mate. Remind her how much she brings to a relationship and fill her with hope so that she doesn’t needs a “Ronnie” and is ready to attract a more worthy man and will aspire to a relationship that she wants and deserves. She will be grateful to you that you told her to seek out a better man and you will feel that way as well, in the end.
ter in which she feels safe enough to open up to you and talk to you about the man she is seriously dating. I have met with mothers who can only dream about their daughters letting them into their personal lives. Having a fluid rapport with your adult daugh-
ter is a blessing. I have a present for you. I have no idea how you will react. You may ask me for the return receipt upon receiving this gift. Are you ready? I give you the gift of zero responsibility for this decision. That’s right… step away. Step away from the deci-
The Dating Mentor Rochel Chaftez Educator/Mentor
Pulling It All Together
Dear Mom, Watching your daughter navigate these years is one of the hardest things a Jewish parent can go through, and I’m sure there are many readers nodding their heads in understanding and empathy because
ination, “Why didn’t I see the consequences of a terrible choice?” Mother, take a step back and be honest with yourself. Who is disappointed here – you or Judy? If your daughter came to you and said I love this guy, I have to remind you (as I have done to other mothers in this column), Judy’s marriage is not about you and what your neighbors will say. On the other hand, if Judy truly wants to know whether you agree that “it’s her best chance,” tell her your opinion. She may feel she has let the family down in her singlehood and seeks your approval to drop this guy and keep looking. As her mother – and greatest advocate – remind her she is a young, amazing woman and there are plenty of wonderful guys out there. Whether she’s 27 or 47, nobody should ever enter marriage out of desperation or choose a partner as a last resort. So for now, mom, your work is cut out for you: polish that resume, update your shadchanim lists, and showcase your daughter as never before. And, daven, daven, daven. You know that always works.
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sion. Your daughter is a grown twenty-seven-year-old woman, responsible for her career, her finances, to decide what and when she will eat, to decide where she wants to live, and certainly to make the decision of who she will marry. This pressure cannot be on your shoulders. It is the unwinnable decision. Should she marry him and be miserable, you will be feel guilty. Should she walk away and sit in her concern that she will not meet anyone, you will feel guilty. You lose either way. This doesn’t seem very fair to you. I get the sense that your daughter is relying on you to make the biggest decision of her life. I wonder if she relies on you to make other decisions, even smaller ones. How important is your approval to her? And if I am hitting the nail on the head, then I have to ask how this dynamic got started. Can you think of any ways in which you accidentally set up this system of reliance and dependence? Here is an example of what I mean by a system. A ten-year-old,
You can be there as a sounding board, her greatest cheerleader, and support her emotionally. shy and unassertive girl comes home every night without knowing what is for homework. Her mother asks her, “Honey, how come you don’t know what the homework is?” The girl replies, “Mommy, I sit in the back and I can’t hear anything. But I’m afraid to tell the teacher.” Mommy in all her loving kindness thinks to herself, “Don’t worry, I’ll talk to the teacher.” Mommy calls the teacher whenever “Honey” doesn’t have her work. And there you have a system. Mommy takes on the role of “helper” and “savior,” and “Honey” takes on the role of “sweet,” “shy,” and “helpless.” Eventually “Honey” believes she can-
not speak up for herself and Mommy will become exasperated that she has to save the day for Honey yet again… Every family has a system. In my family, we have so many, I lost count. Here is what you can do to change this system if you’d like to. Let your daughter know that you can’t make this decision for her. Let her know you believe in her. Instill within her the confidence to make this decision. Ask her if she would like to speak to a therapist or a coach to support her as she maneuvers through dating and relationships and hopefully help her gain confidence and independence. You can be there as a sounding board, her greatest cheerleader, and support her emotionally. But you can’t figure this one out for her. If what I have suggested feels undoable, you may want to consider speaking to someone who will support you as you cut the apron strings and watch your daughter take her first steps into independent adulthood. And, if you both independently feel as though you need to make this decision to-
gether, then please see a therapist together. Wishing both you and your daughter all the best. Sincerely, Jennifer Mann, LCSW
If you would like to submit a dating or relationship question anonymously, please email thenavidaters@gmail.com. Esther Mann, LCSW and Jennifer Mann, LCSW are psychotherapists and dating and relationship coaches working with individuals, couples and families in private practice in Hewlett, NY. To set up an appointment, please call 516.224.7779. Press 1 for Esther, 2 for Jennifer. Jennifer is starting a Marriage Support Initiative for Women; an 8 week support group for married women to celebrate the positive aspects of their marriages and delve into the more private corners of marriage. Difficulties in a marriage can feel isolating. Come find support and make friends. For more information, reach her at the above phone number.
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Health & F tness
The Gluten Free Myth By Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN
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veryone is on a mission to find the best weight loss diet. Many are inclined to try the latest diet fads. One increasingly popular diet is the gluten free diet. A gluten free diet excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. The gluten free diet began as a medical necessity for 7% of people in the United States that suffer from celiac disease, other autoimmune diseases, and celiac intolerances. Some experts even recommend a gluten free diet to treat autism. However, a gluten free diet has become increasingly popular as weight loss trend. The ultimate question remains: does a gluten free diet actually promote weight loss? Some are under the impression that a gluten free diet is really a weight loss diet. Generally, those who require a gluten free diet, such as someone suffering from celiac disease, are prone to weight loss. Many see these results and want in. However, a gluten free diet in and of itself does not promote weight loss. Many nutritionists agree that a gluten free diet does not yield weight loss, and
may even be detrimental to your health. A gluten free diet excludes whole grains. Whole grains contain vitamin B and iron which are vital in
These starches send your blood sugar levels sky rocketing and contribute to belly fat, heart disease, and arthritis. A gluten free cookie is not any healthier than a regular cookie. If a
Don’t be fooled — gluten free doesn’t automatically mean “low calorie” or “healthy.” preventing preventing heart disease, lowering cholesterol and stabilizing blood sugar. Gluten free products are lacking these nutrients and often full of more additives, preservatives, fat, and sugar than their gluten-packed counterparts. This can actually lead to weight gain and hunger. Many who try the gluten free diet to lose weight end up feeling hungry and gaining weight for this reason. Additionally, in gluten free products, the gluten is often substituted for starches including tapioca, potato, rice, and corn.
gluten free diet consists primarily of fruits, vegetables, and proteins, then weight loss usually occurs by simply eliminating the carbs would result in weight loss – not eliminating the gluten itself. Those following gluten free diets still indulge in gluten free bagels, pretzels, and cakes thinking that the pounds will simply drop off. However, many will be surprised when that is not the case. The only ones benefitting from gluten free diets (aside from those who actually need it) are the gluten
free industries. Many see the “gluten free” label and assume that anything “free” is the healthier option. Don’t be fooled — gluten free doesn’t automatically mean “low calorie” or “healthy.” It simply means spending more money on something that isn’t necessary and can actually be harmful to your body. Your best bet for weight loss is sticking to whole grains, protein, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and exercise.
Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN, is a Master’s level Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist. She graduated CUNY Brooklyn College receiving a Bachelor’s in Science and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences. Her Dietetic Internship was completed under Brooklyn College primarily in Ditmas Park Care Center and Boro Park Center where she developed clinical and education skills to treat patients with comprehensive nutrition care. She is currently a dietitian at Boro Park Center and a private nutrition consultant. She can be reached at Cindy Weinberger1@gmail.com.
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Parenting Pearls
Teasing By Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW
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hen a child approaches us upset because he/ she was teased, we must first show some modicum of empathy for the child. We must also reassure the child that it is wrong and unacceptable for anyone to hurt another’s feelings. However, we don’t want to show too much empathy because we want the child to learn to take responsibility, and not cower behind a victim mentality. Then we can review with the child what occurred and help him realize how he may have exacerbated the situation by reacting harshly. If children seek our advice (often in a whiney and vexing voice) because another child is bothering them, we cannot shrug it off by saying “just ignore it.” We need to explain to them that ignoring it is the best strategy he can use to help himself. The first step is for a child to understand why it’s so detrimental to himself to react harshly when teased or taunted. Many children have a hard time understanding why that’s so important. With those children I share the following story: Johnny is visiting a new town when he notices a man standing in front of an old house surrounded by hundreds of pigeons, throwing breadcrumbs on the sidewalk. Pigeons are also eating crumbs off of his arms
and even his head. When Johnny asks the man what he is doing, the man replies that he is making the pigeons go away. Johnny is astounded, “What do you mean you’re making them go away?” The man explains, “You see, every day for generations pigeons have been congregating on our front lawn. They are a terrible nuisance and the noise they make is unbearable. My ancestors tried everything to get rid of them, including shooing them, chasing them with a broom, and even shooting them. But they wouldn’t leave. Then I discovered that if I feed them breadcrumbs, as soon as the last crumb is finished, they all leave.” Usually the child will understand the absurdity of the story. The pigeons all leave, because they have gotten what they want. Of course that didn’t solve the real problem in the slightest because every single pigeon will surely return the next day for more, and the pattern will continue ad infinitum. As mentioned in the first segment of this article, when children tease each other they are trying to solicit a reaction. The reaction is symbolized by the “breadcrumbs.” Some children feel that when they respond in kind they are “showing” the teaser that they are defending and sticking up for themselves. They convince themselves that this is the best approach, because after they
respond the teasing stops. What they fail to understand is that they did not solve their problem at all. The reason the teasing may stop is because the teaser already got what he wanted – an emotional reaction. Tomorrow, or some time in the near future, when the teaser is looking for a quick and easy laugh or entertainment, he will know exactly what to do and who to bother. The child needs to realize that we aren’t suggesting that he ignore the teasing because it’s petty, but because that is the optimal way to “fight back.” By ignoring he is not giving the teaser the satisfaction he is seeking. In some situations it may take some time before a child can understand and recognize this dynamic. Many children sincerely believe that they have to strike back harder in order to get the teasing to stop. The best way to explain it is in real time – by using real experiences as examples soon after they happen. If a child had a hard time not overreacting to teasing, I would urge him to repeat to himself in his mind the words, “It’s only a game; I don’t want to lose!” I would have them say it repeatedly until it became like a mantra. It serves as a reminder to them that the whole teasing debacle is a nasty game kids (and adults) play with each other to solicit a reaction. If the child is able to remember that it’s just a game when he is teased, he will be more
likely to not allow himself to take it personally or get insulted. I have often asked children who feel they are teased by certain peers if they think the teasers dislike them. They are usually quick to respond with a resounding yes. They reason, that if that is not the case, why would the other child taunt them? I then ask the teaser (not in front of the teased) if he dislikes the peer he often teases. Invariably, they respond that they have nothing against the peer they tease. When I ask them why they do it, they reply that “it’s fun” when the other child gets so worked up. A father once mentioned to me an idea that worked well in such a situation. His son was the type of child who was often teased due to his grandiose reactions. The father told his son that for every time he was teased and completely ignored it he would give him a dollar. From then on, instead of his son becoming angry and defensive whenever he was teased he now began to get excited. It took a bit of time, but soon the formerly commonplace teasing almost completely stopped (to the son’s dismay). That approach helped the boy realize that it was his reactions that were
serving as the catalyst for the teasing. In the next segment we will further discuss the teasing dynamic as well as offer ideas about how a child can respond in a productive and non-confrontational manner.
KEY POINTS
• The best response to teasing is not to respond. • In order to learn how to not respond a child must understand why teasing occurs. • Children can train themselves to not respond in the heat of the moment.
Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW, is the Rabbi of Kehillat New Hempstead. He is also fifth grade Rebbe and Guidance Counselor in ASHAR in Monsey, and Principal of Mesivta Ohr Naftoli of New Windsor, NY, and a division head at Camp Dora Golding. Rabbi Staum offers parenting classes based on the acclaimed Love & Logic Program. For speaking engagements he can be reached at stamtorah@gmail.com. His website is www.stamtorah.info.
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In The K
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Pesce for Pesach By Naomi Nachman
I am constantly challenged to come up with new ideas for Pesach. I try to create original sensational recipes with fresh new ideas for my clients as well as for my family. These three fish recipes all can be prepared in advance and frozen for up to a month. This recipe was a really big hit with my tasters (i.e., my family – who are my biggest critics!). My husband loves almost anything with pistachios.
Nut Crusted Salmon with Creamy Chrain Sauce
in a small bowl. Place the salmon on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the mixture over the fish and set aside. In a food processor, crush the nuts until they are coarsely ground but not too fine. Add in the brown sugar and lemon juice and mix until it looks like wet sand. Pat nut mixture on top of salmon and bake for 25 minutes at 350°F.
Sweet and Sour Tilapia
I make this recipe a week or two before Pesach and freeze it raw. When I want to serve it, I defrost it in the fridge overnight and bake it fresh before serving.
Ingredients 1/8 cup red horseradish 1/8 cup mayonnaise 1 cup shelled salted pistachios ½ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 lbs. salmon fillet (one whole side of a salmon)
Preparation Mix the horseradish and mayonnaise together
You can use salmon in place of the tilapia and I have also used this recipe using chicken cutlets instead of fish. The sauce is perfect to serve with corned beef too. This recipe is very family friendly, doubles easily and freezes well.
Ingredients 1-2 lbs. tilapia cut in half lengthwise ½ cup matzah meal (optional) Salt and pepper Oil for pan searing 2 onions cut into rings 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup ketchup ¾ cup brown sugar Pinch cinnamon 1 can pineapple chunks with syrup 4 carrots, sliced into rings 1 tablespoons potato starch 2 cups water, divided
Preparation Rinse then pat the fish dry. Mix the matzah meal (if you’re using) together with salt and pepper. Dip fish in mix and shake off excess. If you are not using matzah meal, just salt and pepper the fish. Heat oil in a fry pan and pan sear the fish until golden and crisp about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper. Slice the onions thinly and sauté with garlic until soft. Add ketchup, pinch cinnamon, brown sugar, can of pineapple chunks with the liquid, and ½ the water. Bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine the potato starch and remaining water until all clumps are dissolved and add to simmering sauce. Bring back to boil until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place fish in casserole dish and pour sauce over the fish. Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F.
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Middle Eastern Whitefish
Ingredients
Add enough water to cover the fish (but not more than 8 ounces). Cook for another 15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
8 slices whitefish 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 gloves garlic, minced, or 4 cubes from frozen package 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, or 6 cubes from frozen package 1 plum tomato, diced 14 oz. can tomato sauce Kosher salt to taste
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Heat a large sauté pan for a minute and then add oil. Add the onion and sauté until soft. Place the fish fillets on top of the onions. Cook for a few minutes and turn to coat the other side and cook for another 3 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, cilantro or parsley, plum tomato, tomato sauce, and salt. Pour the sauce over the fish in the sauté pan.
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Are We in Vilna? By Rocky Zweig
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doubt anyone’s actually keeping track, but I haven’t had a good rant lately. And since the name of this column is indeed “Rocky’s Rant,” I feel it’s incumbent on me to live up to those lofty expectations every so often. Incidentally, the column’s name wasn’t my idea. I’m sure there was a high-powered secret meeting somewhere where all the TJH muckety-mucks got together and mucked their mucketies until they came up with the admittedly catchy appellation above. Alliteration is always pleasing to the ear, don’t you agree? For those of you from Rio Linda, alliteration is using the same letter to start several words in a row or in a sentence, like “Rocky’s Rant.” Or, another example would be the boy was black and blue. That’s probably not a good example, because now you’re probably wondering what happened to the boy. Did the big bully bash him in the bean? Did he bend backwards and bounce off the balcony? Did he bump into his brother…oh, never mind! From now on if you don’t understand something just Google it, okay? Anyway, for the record, I wanted to call the column, “Who Are All These People and Why Are They Reading My Journal?” but I chick-
ened out and never even ran it by Shoshana, seeing as how she’s all normal and stuff. But I’ve grown quite fond of “Rocky’s Rant,” although it does suggest that I go into some semi-sane screed (now that was alliteration!) once in a while. The point of all this introduction is that I shall now rant. I’m sure we can all agree that the (non) issue of women’s photos appearing in Jewish newspapers has been discussed over and over ad nauseam in lesser publications than the one you’re currently holding in your hands. I realized a long time ago that the entire discussion is an exercise in futility. It’s kind of like when I was a kid and we would debate whether we would trade Mantle and Maris for Mays and Cepeda. Mickey fans were Mickey fans and Willie fans were Willie fans and never the twain would meet. Unless, of course, they were on the same twack. All of that notwithstanding, I recently came across a letter in another Jewish newspaper that was so over-the-top, I couldn’t help but take umbrage, and I very rarely take umbrage unless it’s just lying around and nobody else wants it. In order to give you the full effect this missive had on my totally un-
prepared little pea brain, I feel I need to reproduce it here in its entirety:
I’M DONE
Dear Editor, Every so often, the topic of “women in print” is debated in the [letters to the editor] column. I usually don’t waste my time reading the letters on this topic, since for us, boruch Hashem, it’s not a problem, because in our home we only buy the [name of the paper]. But this past week, I was sadly proven wrong. On page 162 of the paper two weeks ago, there was a picture of a woman [YIKES!]. I understand that mistakes happen, but HASHEM YISHMOR [emphasis mine]. Such mistakes cannot happen in such a Torahdike paper. I try my hardest to shelter my children from outside influences. In today’s world, it’s very hard. For example, I had to stop bringing my kids with me when I go shopping in goyishe stores, as the pritzus is unfathomable. Until this past week, I thought that I could at least let my children read frum papers without me censoring them beforehand. Sadly, I don’t think I can trust even frum papers anymore. Yes, I know that
people will respond with harsh letters telling me that I am way too controlling and that I have to let my kids grow up in today’s world. But I strongly disagree. I think that it’s the basic responsibility of a parent to be mechaneich his or her children that there is a pritzusdike world out there and they should have absolutely nothing to do with it. An Ex-[name of the paper] Reader Oookay. IMHO, someone needs to call Child Protective Services on this guy. Extreme? Moi? I’m being extreme? I beg your pardon, but I’m not the one keeping his kids locked in the basement, chained to the radiator. No, not physically, but in every other way possible. This man needs to wake up and smell the coffee, in which case he cannot sleep over in my place. I’ve never drunk* coffee. No, seriously. Never. Not one cup. No coffee candy, either. Or ice cream. Nada. I was in a hotel room by myself once and there was a coffeemaker and I figured I might as well try it; after all, probably 98% of all adults in this country partake of this particular morning ritual, right? So I made a cup. Put in a lot of milk
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and a lot of sugar. Then I put it to my lips. Then I spit it in the toilet. Then there was the time my sister and I were in Dunkin’ Donuts and
day and was about as un-tziniusdik as Yogi Berra in a burka. What bothers me most, Mr. Ex, is how you’re raising your poor
And believe it or not, I actually do hold the cup with my pinkie sticking up, without even thinking about it. Perhaps I was some kind of nobleman in a previous gilgul. Or maybe I just had arthritis. Whatever.
she insisted that I try her iced coffee, telling me it was “incredibly, amazingly delicious.” Totally skeptical but trying to keep an open mind, I took a sip: “Ptui! How do you people stomach that stuff?!” So when a situation arises once in a yoivel where I have to be grownup and sophisticated, I’ll opt for tea (“just bring me any kind, as long as there’s no kale in it.”). And believe it or not, I actually do hold the cup with my pinkie sticking up, without even thinking about it. Perhaps I was some kind of nobleman in a previous gilgul. Or maybe I just had arthritis. Whatever. Anyway, on a daily basis I’m addicted to Diet Peach Snapple, which is obviously the best drink on earth, having been made from the best stuff on earth. D’oh! Um, sorry about that; that was a rather lengthy digression. Getting back to Mr. Ex-Reader. I tried to find the offending photo, but alas, could not scare up the previous week’s paper anywhere. Apparently folks aren’t as attached to that particular publication as they are to TJH, each precious issue of which I’m sure most people archive and keep in perpetuity. I would have liked to see exactly what type of picture had this poor soul on the verge of apoplexy. Obviously this was a very right wing publication, so I’m sure whatever they printed went through an exhaustive vetting process before it ever saw the light of
kids. If you want to be beyond the pale in your skewed worldview, by all means knock yourself out. But are you seriously telling us that you will no longer take your progeny to Macy’s? Or Shop Rite? Or, G-d forbid, Great Adventure? Even on one of those 100% frum days on Chol Hamoed, chances are the ride operators are not going to be wearing long sleeves. The phrase in the letter that really raised my hackles was Hashem Yishmor. And that was a truly surprising experience, considering that up until then, I had no idea I even had hackles. Hashem Yishmor? Does a presumably small photo of a doubtlessly tziniusdik female really warrant Hashem Yishmor? Isn’t that usually reserved for truly bad stuff, like a fire or an incurable disease? Is it just me or is that like the most melodramatic sentence ever? And just to prove to you that I’m not totally without compassion, I actually do have some positive advice for you, especially if you have a beard. All you have to do is move to Amish Country. The Pennsylvania Dutch vill velcome you — I mean, will welcome you — with open arms. All the women wear long sleeves and long dresses and even bonnets. Bonnets, for crying out loud! Extra bonus: no electricity! No possibility of accidentally turning on the lights on Shabbos! No TV! No computers! Chances of inadvertently bringing pritzus into your home reduced to
virtually zero! Might be difficult to get a minyan together, but considering the long term benefit to your children, davening b’yechidus for the rest of your life might be worth the trade-off. * Yes, I looked it up; I’ve never is a past participle, therefore drunk is correct, even though it sounds kind of weird and awkward. Rocky Zweig has been writing since he was sixteen and was the Editor-in-Chief of the late and decidedly unlamented Modieinu, the mimeographed (remember mimeographs?) newspaper of the Tenth Avenue Pirchei of Boro Park, where he wrote everything from stories to news articles to hashkafa articles to... yes (now it can be told!)...letters to the editor. Rocky was sixteen a very long time ago. He is the proud father of three marginally neurotic children. He has been married three — count ‘em — three times and has finally determined that he’s
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probably not very good at matrimonial bliss. He lives in his Fortress of Solitude in Flatbush with a small menagerie: Clarice, a European Starling; Rabbi Horatio LeZard, a Bearded Dragon; an aquarium filled with Lake Malawi African Cichlids; and a ten gallon tank that functions as a Home for Unwanted Goldfish, or H.U.G., collected over the years by his grandkids and great nieces and nephews at myriad street fairs and carnivals (rather than face the unpleasant task of flushing these unfortunate piscine creatures when they are eventually, inevitably ignored by their own obnoxious progeny, the parents simply call Uncle Rocky who then feeds them and cares for them until their ultimate natural demise three or four or even ten years down the pike). So apparently Rocky seems to get along better with animals than with his fellow homo sapiens. Or sapienses. Or whatever. Rocky’s column will be appearing every other week in The Jewish Home. Rocky can be reached at anidaati@aol. com.
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Notable Quotes “Say What?!”
He’s not a terrorist, he’s an idiot. - An Egyptian official on the man who hijacked an EgyptAir plane last week because he wanted to see his ex-wife in Cyprus
I figured if his bomb was real I’d nothing to lose anyway. - Ben Innes, 26, of England, who posed with an Egyptian who was wearing what appeared to be a suicide vest and threatened to blow up an EgyptAir plane
It’s going to be so much fun… It will be so cool. - Gov. John Kasich, who only won his home state of Ohio in the Republican primaries to date, talking on AMC’s “This Week” about the prospect of a contested convention
Trump is busy preparing for what might be a losing battle in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin primary is on Tuesday and in the most recent polls, Trump trails Ted Cruz by 10 points. Try saying that 10 times fast. – Jimmy Kimmel
Bulls in 4. - Former Chicago Bull Scottie Pippen on the “Dan Patrick Show” when asked how the legendary Bulls teams of the ‘90s would match up in a series against the 2016 Golden State Warriors (who will likely beat the Bulls’ historical wins record this season)
A new study has found that people often zone out on purpose when the tasks they’re doing are not challenging enough. So maybe Ben Carson was too qualified? – Seth Myers
A man used a fake bomb to hijack an EgyptAir flight. Here’s the crazy part — it was all an attempt to deliver a love letter to his ex-wife who he was trying to win back…I feel sorry for this guy. I feel like I want to give him some advice and say to him, “If you have to hijack a plane, she’s just not that into you.” – James Corden
A man in Egypt held up a flight today with the demand that he would not release its passengers until a love letter was delivered to his ex-wife. And afterwards his ex-wife said, “THIS is why. Stuff like THIS is why.” – Seth Myers
Disneyland is opening in Shanghai this summer, marking the first time in China that parents are happy they could only have one kid. “Whew, only costs $600 for a family of three.” – Jimmy Fallon
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I am so sick of the Sanders campaign lying about me. I’m sick of it. – Hillary Clinton when approached by an environmental activist at a campaign stop and asked about her taking contributions from the fossil fuel industry
My natural inclination is to win. And after I win, I will be so presidential that you won’t even recognize me. You’ll be falling asleep, you’ll be so bored. - Donald Trump to Bob Woodward when asked why he doesn’t act more presidential
A spring training game was delayed recently when a player for the Chicago Cubs was swarmed by bees. The player was fine, while the pitcher had no idea what signal he was getting. – Jimmy Fallon
Conservative pundit Glenn Beck said Friday that Ted Cruz was “anointed” by G-d to become president. To which G-d replied, “No, no, no, I said he was ‘annoying.’” - Seth Myers
Donald Trump’s campaign manager is facing charges for grabbing a female reporter’s arm. Trump scolded his campaign manager and said, “On my campaign we only abuse women verbally.” - Conan O’Brien
As someone who worked with Hillary Clinton for nearly a decade in the Senate, what in your view was her signature accomplishment as a senator? - The San Francisco Chronicle’s editorial board to Clinton supporter Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
Golly, I forget what bills she’s been part of or authored. I didn’t really come prepared to discuss this. But she’s been a good senator. There are things outside of bills that you can do, and I know that she’s done them for her state. - Sen. Feinstein in response
An opening speaker at a campaign event for Hillary Clinton yesterday asked the attendees in the audience to welcome Clinton by chanting her campaign slogan with enthusiasm. And the crowd immediately started chanting, “It’s! My! Turn! It’s! My! Turn!” - Seth Myers
It has come out that Clippers point guard Chris Paul will skip this year’s Olympics in Brazil to spend time with his son. And also, to spend time not getting the Zika virus.
I should have a list. Get on Google. – Ibid. to a nearby aide (Hillary authored only three laws while senator. The legislation designated a highway, post office and government building in New York. )
Who do you like better — Obama or Trump? - Jimmy Kimmel to Sen. Ted Cruz
I dislike Obama’s policies more. But Donald, Donald is a unique individual… If I were in my car and getting ready to reverse and saw Donald in the backup camera, I’m not confident which pedal I’d push. - Ted Cruz in response
– Conan O’Brien
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Tesla unveiled its new model 3 electric car. And I saw that fans were camping outside Tesla stores to reserve one. Camping out is actually great practice for when their cars run out of power 30 miles from the nearest outlets. – Jimmy Fallon
A technical issue with the audio during the recording of President Hollande’s remarks led to a brief drop in the audio recording of the English interpretation. - A White House statement explaining why a video posted online by the White House dropped the audio of French President Francois Hollande when he said the words “Islamist terrorism” at a bilateral meeting this week
President Obama yesterday commuted the sentences of 61 federal prisoners, most of whom were low-level drug offenders. Then he had lunch with a bunch of them. Obama ate lunch with seven former inmates. Usually former inmates have to be on the team that won the Super Bowl to get invited to the White House for lunch. – Jimmy Kimmel
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Those who say the future is in negotiations, not in missiles, are either ignorant or traitors.
In an interview with a Swedish newspaper, an Iraqi woman revealed that she was married to a man for months before discovering that he was the leader of ISIS. Now, as much as that’s bad news for her, it’s good for us men, right? Because my wife thought it was bad that I sometimes sneak eating Krispy Kremes. It turns out it could be so much worse.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a statement placed on his website last week
– James Corden
You know who does our tax returns? My wife does our tax returns. We have been a little bit busy lately.
This woman should have been tipped off when during the vows at their wedding the groom said, “Until death to America do us part.”
- Bernie Sanders when asked on CNN why he hasn’t yet released all of his tax returns
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Political Crossfire
The Four Foreign Policies By Charles Krauthammer
After dozens of contests featuring cliffhangers, buzzer-beaters and a ton of flagrant fouls, we’re down to the Final Four: Sanders, Clinton, Cruz and Trump. (If Kasich pulls a miracle, he’ll get his own column.) The world wants to know: What are their foreign policies? Herewith, four candidates and four schools: pacifist, internationalist, unilateralist and mercantilist.
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(1) BERNIE SANDERS, PACIFIST.
His pacifism is part swords-intoplowshares utopianism, part getthee-gone isolationism. Emblematic was the Nov. 14 Democratic debate which was supposed to focus on the economy but occurred the day after the Paris massacre. Sanders objected to starting the debate with a question about Paris. He did not prevail, however, and answered the first question with some anti-terror pablum that immediately gave way to an impassioned attack on his usual “handful of billionaires.” Sanders boasts of voting against the Iraq War. But he also voted against the 1991 Gulf War. His reaction to all such dilemmas is the same anti-imperialist/pacifist reflex: Stay away, but if we must get involved, let others lead. That’s for means. As for ends, Sanders’ foreign policy objectives are invariably global and universal, beginning above all with climate change. The rest is foreign-policy-as-social-work do-goodism, most especially undoing the work of U.S. imperialism. Don’t be surprised if President Sanders hands Guantanamo Bay over to the Castros, although Alaska looks relatively safe for now. Closest historical analog: George McGovern.
(2) HILLARY CLINTON, INTERNATIONALIST.
The “Clinton/Obama” foreign policy from Ukraine to Iran to the South China Sea has been a demonstrable failure. But in trying to figure out what President Clinton would do in the future, we need to note that she often gave contrary advice, generally more assertive and aggressive than President Obama’s, that was overruled, most notably, keeping troops in Iraq beyond 2011 and early arming of the Syrian rebels. The Libya adventure was her grand attempt at humanitarian interventionism. She’s been chastened by the disaster that followed. Her worldview is traditional, postVietnam liberal internationalism – America as the indispensable nation, but consciously restraining its exercise of power through multilateralism and near-obsessive legalism. Closest historical analog: the Bill Clinton foreign policy of the 1990s.
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(3) TED CRUZ, UNILATERALIST.
The most aggressive of the three contenders thus far. Wants postCold War U.S. leadership restored. Is prepared to take risks and act alone when necessary. Pledges to tear up the Iran deal, cement the U.S.-Israel alliance and carpet bomb the Islamic State. Overdoes it with “carpet” – it implies Dresden – although it was likely just an attempt at rhetorical emphasis. He’s of the school that will not delay action while waiting on feckless allies or farcical entities like the U.N. Closest analog: Ronald Reagan.
(4) DONALD TRUMP, MERCANTILIST.
He promises to make America strong, for which, he explains, he must first make America rich. Treating countries like companies, he therefore promises to play turnaround artist for a foreign policy that is currently a hopeless moneylosing operation in which our allies take us for fools and suck us dry. You could put the Sanders, Clinton and Cruz foreign policies on a recognizable ideological spectrum, left to right. But not Trump’s. It inhabits a different space because it lacks any geopolitical coherence. It’s all about money. He sees no particular purpose for allies or foreign bases. They are simply a financial drain. Imperial Spain roamed and ravaged the world in search of gold. Trump advocates a kinder, gentler form of wealth transfer from abroad, though equally gold-
oriented. Thus, if Japan and South Korea don’t pony up more money for our troops stationed there, we go home. The possible effects on the balance of power in the Pacific Rim or on Chinese hegemonic designs don’t enter into the equation. Same for NATO. If those freeriding European leeches don’t give us more money too, why stick around? Concerns about tempting
Russian ambitions and/or aggression are nowhere in sight. The one exception to this singular focus on foreign policy as a form of national enrichment is the Islamic State. Trump’s goal is simple – “bomb the s--- out of them.” Yet even here he can’t quite stifle his mercantilist impulses, insisting that after crushing the Islamic State, he’ll keep their oil. Whatever that means.
Closest historical analog: King Philip II of Spain (1598-1556). On Jan. 20, one of these four contenders will be sworn in as president. And one of these four approaches to the world will become the foreign policy of the United States. Don’t say you weren’t warned. (c) 2016, The Washington Post Writers Group
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Political Crossfire
The 2016 Election’s Nasty Spirit By Michael Gerson
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n a campaign that has involved talk of revisiting the Geneva Conventions, rewriting the 14th Amendment and rounding up and expelling 11 million people, failures of politeness, violations of manners, would seem a secondary concern. But in this political cycle, insults, invective and coarseness have been charged with a political significance. They are intended to indicate authenticity and a fighting spirit – the liberation of politics from political correctness and elite sensibilities. Some find this invigorating; others offensive. But it is one of the ways that the election of 2016 will be remembered – for playground taunts, for attacks on candidates’ families, for vulgar bodily references, and for a nasty, ungenerous spirit. This is hardly unprecedented. To the contrary, our country’s conception of proper manners has often moved in a generational cycle. Various movements of the late 1960s, for example, involved liberation from stifling social conformity. This created necessary space for the unconventional, while changing stupid and oppressive conventions.
But all attempts to overthrow etiquette in favor of what is “real” come from a belief (hat tip to JeanJacques Rousseau) that what comes naturally is also good. In real life, what comes naturally to human beings – as anyone who has cared for small human beings will tell you – is often selfish, petulant and rude. All children are Donald Trump before they are taught manners. People get tired of living in a society filled with the
ality television – the exaggerated feuds, the personal vilification and the deleted expletives – have invaded the political realm. And it is a form of social decay. America’s founders actually thought and wrote a lot about manners. (No. 2 on the “Rules of Civility” George Washington copied down as a boy: “When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body not usually discovered.” I imagine this would also cover certain referenc-
as well as across time. But being relative does not make them trivial. Particularly in a democracy, good manners involve an affirmation that we, all of us, are part of the same community, and that everyone is due a certain minimal amount of respect. Poor manners, in contrast, can indicate the dehumanization of individuals and groups. The boor is often the bigot. “America has – in theory – the best code of manners the world has
All children are Donald Trump before they are taught manners.
sharp corners of incivility. The mannerlessness of the late 1960s and 1970s produced a backlash of good taste, symbolized by the popularity of Miss Manners (aka Judith Martin) in the 1980s and Ronald Reagan’s rather courtly formality. What is different this time is that the challenge to manners is coming from the right – not the “free speech movement” but from brushfire populism. The standards and values of re-
es during a presidential debate.) The founders worried that a society without an aristocracy would lack obvious standards of propriety. But it is good manners that allow citizens to argue without coming to blows, and even to find productive compromise. Manners are not the same thing as morality. They are practical rules for living together. Unlike morality, manners vary greatly by country and tribe,
ever seen,” argues Miss Manners. “That’s because it is based on respect for the individual, regardless of his or her origin. Good manners in America are about helping strangers. They’re also about judging people on their qualities rather than on their backgrounds. These are principles that were deliberately worked out by our Founding Fathers to assure the dignity of the individual and keep society nonhierarchical.”
This is what should appeal to conservatives the most. Good manners create a livable community without recourse to laws and regulations. They create ties among citizens that are not based on compulsion. When we stand in a stadium with our hand over our hearts, or refrain from using bad language in front of children in the subway, or disagree about politics without becoming personal and vicious, we add a few invisible strands that hold our community and democracy together. In most everyday circumstances, manners matter more than laws. This is a social contract. We treat people with respect in the hope and expectation we will be treated with respect. And people who demand respect without showing it are properly viewed as narcissists or sociopaths. Those who equate crudeness and cruelty with authenticity are doing a nasty disservice to their country, making it that much harder to live together. Those who want to serve their country should mind their manners. (c) 2016, Washington Post Writers Group
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In the Shadows Intrepid Mossad Missions By Avi Heiligman
Skorzeny with the liberated Mussolini, September 1943
Intelligence agencies like to stay in the shadows even when an operation is over. The less the public knows about a mission – even 50 years later – the better the chance that enemies won’t learn their tactics. The operators work in secrecy and don’t want to be in the spotlight. That being said, some of the missions do become public knowledge and from these we can appreciate the tall task the agencies and their operators face on a regular basis.
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he Mossad has a few famous missions but there are others that will astound when just reading about the operation. One would think that hiring a former Nazi who was once dubbed “the most dangerous man in Europe” would be unthinkable for the Jewish country but then again the Mossad never plays by the standard rules. Otto Skorzeny’s record as Hitler’s favorite soldier is well-documented. Skorzeny was tasked with many missions during WWII, including rescuing former Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and organizing 150 English speaking Germans to spread havoc behind American lines. After the war, he was tried for war crimes but escaped with the help of former SS officers dressed as American soldiers. In the 1950s, he went to Egypt to train the Egyptian Army and some Palestinians including Yasser Arafat. With this background it is al-
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most inconceivable to imagine that Otto Skorzeny would even entertain the idea of helping the Jewish State but that’s exactly what happened in 1962. The Mossad tracked him down in Spain and followed him home. He pulled out a gun on the tracker and told him that he knew he was from the Mossad. The agent replied that he could have killed him weeks ago but his help was needed to eliminate German scientists working for the Egyptians. Incredibly, Skorzeny agreed and began to work for the Mossad in the hopes of being removed from Simon Wiesenthal’s most wanted Nazi list. Skorzeny arrived in the Middle East and gave the Israelis a list of the German scientists working for the Arabs as well the names of European companies helping the enemies of Israel. His two most important missions involved killing enemies of Israel. Rocket scientist
Heinz Krug was instrumental in advancing the Nazi rocket program during WWII and was recruited to work for the Egyptians 17 years after the war. The Mossad wanted him eliminated and turned to Skorzeny. Krug also turned to him for help to be protected from the Mossad who Krug knew was after him and other scientists. Skorzeny chose to help the Israelis and drove Krug out into the German woods and shot him. They buried him in a way that search dogs would not pick up his scent. Later, Skorzeny sent a bomb in the mail to an Egyptian munitions factory which killed five workers. Joe Raanan, the man who recruited Skorzeny, showed up under cover at the Nazi’s/Israeli agent’s funeral in 1975. While Skorzeny was driving with Krug, there was another car following them with three more Mossad agents. They were there to make sure that Krug was eliminat-
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ed and to dispose of the body. One of these agents had a very colorful undercover career including being the man to subdue Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. Peter Zvi Malkin played a major role in many undercover Mossad operations. The Mossad relied upon Wiesenthal’s most wanted list for information to track down Eichmann. He was located in Argentina under a fake name. In 1960, the Mossad sent a team to capture Eichmann and they “cased” him out before jumping on him and taking him to a safe house. (“Casing” a person means that the agents study the target’s movements and determine the most vulnerable time that would be easiest to pounce.) Malkin asked him in Spanish if he had a spare moment, which was the trigger phrase to wrestle the Nazi
to the ground. In another amazing part of the story, the Mossad was able to smuggle Eichmann through security and onto a civilian flight without detection. Once in Israel, the Nazi was put on trial, convicted and hanged for crimes that he committed during the Holocaust. Assassinations of people who were a danger to Israeli security were always a major part of Mossad operations. Many of the targets were Arab terrorists who had orchestrated attacks against civilians. In 1972, the Mossad began Operation Wrath of God to hunt down the terrorists and masterminds behind the Munich Massacre. Eleven Israeli athletes and coaches were killed by terrorists of the Black September group during the Olympics and the Mossad sought out the perpetrators to get revenge. After several
prominent terrorists were killed, the Arab world was truly terrified that the Israelis could strike anywhere at any time. Three of the terrorists that had participated in the massacre survived the botched German rescue mission and had been released in exchange for other hostages in a seemingly unrelated incident. Two of them mysteriously disappeared in the years following the release and are thought to have been eliminated by the Mossad. Over the years, many other missions have been carried out secretly and are assumed to have been done by the Mossad. Nazi criminal and murderer of many Jews during the Holocaust Herbert Cukers was tracked and cornered in Uruguay. Yaakov Meidad was the Mossad agent who shot him several times and killed the Nazi murderer.
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In all of these operations, Mossad agents performed their tasks undercover and only much later did the public learn who was behind the mission. Over time, more information about other covert missions will be released to the general public as they become declassified. There are several other missions, especially assassinations of dangerous individuals, which have been linked to the Mossad. All of these operations make the world a safer place as the Mossad continues their mission of intelligence gathering and counterterrorism.
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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The Rising Costs of Higher Education (And How to Make the Right Decisions for Your Future) By Chaim Homnick Disclaimer: As with all articles in which I discuss college, I am not attempting to promote any particular school, career or life choice. I seek only to provide useful information for the segment of the TJH’s readers for whom the following is applicable.
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n education has never been more important for Americans, and yet the cost of college continues to skyrocket faster than the cost of any other product we consume. In 1971, attending Harvard cost $2,600 in tuition; now, attending Harvard as an undergraduate would cost approximately $45,000 in tuition and fees annually before accounting for room and board. It isn’t just the Ivy League schools that are rapidly becoming more expensive. On average, college educations have gone up 540% in price since 1985 while inflation has lagged far behind that. Despite the consistent tuition price increases, college enrollment in America has more than doubled since 1971 (although it peaked in 2011). That is because college graduates still consistently earn higher salaries than those who forgo college. Below is some crucial information for parents of teens and for students hoping to navigate the college arena in the most intelligent, cost-effective way while still achieving one’s long-term career and earning potential goals.
WHY TUITION COSTS ARE RISING
The media, with its frantic editorials and bold headlines, would have you believe that the rising costs of higher education are due to some combination of corporate greed, over-funding of athletics and student services, and increased salaries and staffing. While all of those factors may play a contributory role,
they don’t account for the bulk of the price jumps. Instead, the reality is that the true culprit is the shifts in government spending. In wake of the recession in 2007, states kept cutting higher education spending to the point that by 2013, government higher education spending dropped to $2,353 per student which was 28% less than in 2008. Meanwhile, government spending on healthcare and social security are rising steadily. These costs end up being passed along to the student who now has to pay a higher share of their tuition each year. That leads to a greater burden on parents and higher average student loan bills for students.
WHO IT AFFECTS (AND HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT SCHOOL)
As the chart below demonstrates, financial aid opportunities offered through the government, external scholarships or the college itself can make a drastic difference in the sticker price for each given type of college and what it ultimately costs the student each year. The most economical college options are two-year colleges with associate degrees that lead directly into careers. However, those programs are generally very specific (surgery technician, dental hygienist, physical therapy assistant, etc.) and aren’t appropriate for students trying to weigh multiple career options or who want to pursue a graduate degree in a particular field after they complete their bachelor’s degree. The debate then comes down to public colleges versus private ones. For many students, the economics are obvious. On average, public colleges cost far less in tuition and often they are just as good institutionally and as résumé-filler. However, if a student needs a particular program or desperately wants to attend a particular college, seeking out all available aid options can still help make a private college affordable. For example, consider the case of a boy who has been accepted to Queens College and to Landers and is debating which school to attend. Putting all other factors aside, and simply considering tuition, paying approximately $5,000 for Queens College seems smarter than paying approximately $18,000 for Landers. However, what if that boy reaches out to Landers and is offered a 50% off academic or need-based scholarship? The scales may now have tipped as our hypothetical student is receiving room and board, benefiting from the yeshiva atmosphere/amenities and earning more Israel credits to transfer so he ultimately pays for less total credits and might finish his degree earlier. Many students will face decisions like this and need to weigh all of the pros and cons of each prospective school as it relates to their long-term goals.
DEALING WITH DEBT
Due to the aforementioned rise in the cost of a degree, the average amount of student loan debt students incur is rising as well. The first step is to seek out all avenues for aid or scholarship in an effort to minimize the amount of debt incurred. Government programs like FAFSA provide grants or loans at discounted rates. Schools themselves offer scholarships for academics or financial hard-
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ship (leading to the “discounted” average final costs in the chart above). This, then, is where those top SAT performers can save themselves a lot of money by qualifying for scholarship programs. When incurring debt is unavoidable, students should seek out the best loan options and (generally) defer payments until they begin their careers and are earning money. Another route to consider is determining if there are any loan forgiveness programs within one’s field such as the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This is a program whereby teachers or therapists or people in other fields can have part or all of their loans forgiven after graduating by spending a fixed number of years in the public school system or a similar public service sector.
Despite the consistent tuition price increases, college enrollment in America has more than doubled since 1971.
MAXIMIZING CREDITS
An earlier article in this series discussed maximizing college credits from Israel and high school. That remains a tremendous tool for reducing the overall cost of college. An AP exam is around $100 for 3 credits (if you score highly enough) and for students who go to Israel, attending a college that accepts a decent chunk of those transfer credits can save thousands of dollars. Even once a student is in college, they can oftentimes save money by taking summer classes elsewhere or by electing to take a few online courses or tests for credits. In all such cases, the student should first confirm that their school accepts those transfer credits.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Graduate school is its own expensive story. With law schools and business schools charging anywhere from $40,000 to $50,000 annually and medical and dental schools having no compunctions about charging as much as $100,000 annually, students better be prepared for the inevitable student loans and subsequent repayment. However, graduate degrees in the right fields can certainly lead to high-paying careers.
THE CONCLUSION
School now costs more than ever. Nonetheless, other than the few notable exceptions like Bill Gates, most people still earn more by arming themselves with a college degree. Therefore, the goal should always be to seek a school that fits your long-term goals while hopefully being cost-effective as well. Unless, of course, Harvard comes calling! Chaim Homnick is the College Advisor at Mesivta Ateres Yaakov of Lawrence and also teaches 5 periods of Honors/AP English Literature. Chaim is the owner of Five Towns Tutoring (fivetownstutoring.com) as well as Machane Miami Day Camp of Florida (machanemiami.com). He scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT and the LSAT and tutors both extensively. He has a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration as well as an MBA. For questions, comments, previous articles or tutoring, he can be reached directly at chomnick@gmail.com.
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pring is here, at least according to the calendar, and you probably aren’t thinking much about Eskimos as April 15 approaches. But here’s a fun story from the Wayback Machine to remind you it’s never the wrong time to pay attention to taxes. Back in 1971, President Nixon signed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The law was intended to settle a long history of land disputes dating back to before Alaskan statehood. It distributed up to 104.5 million acres of land to the native tribes, paid out $962.5 million in cash, and created 13 “Alaska native regional corporations” to manage those assets. But timing, as they say, is everything. Fishing, timber, and oil industries collapsed, and nearly all of the new corporations were left with losses. In 1983, Alaska’s senior Senator, Ted Stevens, added a provision to the 1984 tax bill letting the new corporations sell those tax losses. Let’s
say you’re a profitable corporation riding the 1980s economic boom and you’re looking at a $4 million tax bill on a $10 million profit. You find a needy native Alaskan corporation with $10 million in losses. You pay that corporation, say, $2 million in cash for the right to take the tax loss on your own bottom line (even though you didn’t actually incur the loss yourself), and poof — you’ve just saved yourself $2 million in tax! It didn’t take long for tax planners to find Stevens’s little Easter egg. In 1986, a Marriott exec named Stephen Norris learned about the new loophole. Norris hooked up with David Rubenstein, a former Carter administration official who had left his White House post to start peddling influence from a Washington law firm. Marriott paid Rubenstein’s firm a seven-figure sum in fees for saving an even higher seven-figure sum of taxes. Norris smelled opportunity for himself and checked out of Marriott to set up shop brokering
tax deals with Rubenstein. Norris and Rubenstein had no trouble finding needy Eskimos. They flew the struggling CEOs into Washington, wined them and dined them, and got them just as hooked on free money as the crack cocaine that enterprising drug dealers were just then bringing to America’s Lower 48. The partners took 1% of the transaction for themselves and juiced a billion dollars of losses through the system. (If you hated math in school, that’s $10 million in fees.) In 1987, the pair built on that success to help found the Carlyle Group, a private-equity fund named after the pricey New York hotel that became a home away from home for senior Washington officials looking to cash in on their government connections. Meanwhile, back in Alaska, our naive native tribes were learning the hard way why Wall Streeters caution, “Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.”
Eskimo companies started overstating their losses, taking “liberties” and “cutting corners” marking down the value of their timber and oil assets. Suddenly everyone had losses for sale, and even the accountants were getting rich! But every party has a pooper, and pretty soon the IRS caught on. In 1988, Congress repealed the law, put the tax break on an ice floe, and pushed it out to sea. Arrangements like the Great Eskimo Tax Scam force tax planners to scramble as they appear and disappear. Fortunately, our tax code includes dozens of perfectly legal strategies that aren’t in any danger of disappearing — and don’t include the word “scam” in their name.
Allan J Rolnick is a CPA who has been in practice for over 30 yea rs in Queens, NY. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at 718-896-8715 or at allanjrcpa@aol.com.
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Transitions Are Tough – But So Are You! By Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS
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et me explain. We get to a point where we feel comfortable, finally, in a certain setting or at a certain stage. In fact, we are even feeling a little haughty. For example: school seniors. You’ve finally made it. You are running things. You are it! Everyone’s looking up to you and you are calling the shots. Then boom, crash, smash. You’re a freshie again. Disoriented, powerless, and at the bottom of the totem pole. Think of moving to a new neighborhood. You had your friends, your shul, your setup, your routine. You mat-
seeing each other. Start all over again. Ouch, not an easy one. Here’s one that’s kind of comically sad, but true. You’ve gotten used to your body. You don’t like it but you’ve got it. It’s a part of you, an unwelcome part, but it’s so pleasurable to put in the excess weight…the chocolate, the cookies, the pizza, the freedom. But then one day you finally admit you don’t like it. Painful transition here we come: the yogurt, the salads, the no carbs! We can’t just freeze in our comfort zone. Appealing? But
require different lengths of time. With a diet, it’s the 2 week rule. If you can distract yourself, discipline yourself, perhaps wire your jaw shut – anything! – for two weeks then you’ve made it. Your body will relinquish its urges. But good luck to you getting through those first two weeks! It may feel like a lifetime. But then it’s worth it. With school, that’s tricky. For some it can take a day. They’re the enthusiasts. Don’t you just want to shoot them?! They embrace new friends, new teachers, new opportu-
If you can distract yourself, discipline yourself, perhaps wire your jaw shut – anything! – for two weeks then you’ve made it.
tered to a group. Someone cared if you failed to show up on Shabbas. Then, you move. Bam! You’ve got to start all over again. Fitting in. Mattering to someone. Anyone?! More complicated: you have a boyfriend/ girlfriend. It took time to be a couple, to feel you were somewhat right for one another, to build some history. Then you think this just isn’t “the one.” Oh man, you’ve got to disconnect. Stop
then we’d never move forward. How do we make transitions less painful? Transitions are difficult! Yet there is a point somewhere into the change where we say, OK, I’m getting the hang of this. I’ve finally embraced the future and let go of some of the past. But when does that happen? And how do we survive till we get there? Honestly, different situations call for different measures and
nities to learn. La la la, miss goody two shoes or confident Kate. But for the general population it can take more time. Then one day you realize it’s not that bad and the climb up the ladder to senior begins all over again. Now here’s a complicated one, getting over someone. There’s no particular time period but here’s some helpful moves you can make. One might be to China! And
I mean send the other person there! Alternatively, a helpful starting point is to believe this is how it was meant to be! Not easy to embrace, but definitely helpful. Then distraction, keeping busy, being with or talking with people can all give you some strength through this transition. Of course meeting someone else is a surefire way to get over someone! But the moment when your head is clear of the other person, well, there’s no telling when it comes. It’s kind of one day, when you least expect it, a passing thought makes you realize the person’s only a passing thought, and the pain is gone. It’s a different time for everyone, but I guarantee it does come! What about moving to a new neighborhood? Sometimes it’s about your stage in life. If a group showed up in the neighborhood at the same time, it’s so much easier. You all adjust together. When you show up alone it’s a big hurdle. What usually saves the transition is One Amazing Mensch who pulls you in. That can happen quickly or slowly. But the best thought I can share is not to give up hope or get too sad. Because that mensch is
there somewhere, and when you least expect it they can crawl out from under some rock. In the meantime, remember the saying: all beginnings are hard. And we can begin again at any age. Hopefully, as you get older you have the wisdom of prior experiences to tell you things change, if not, I’m telling you they DO! Keep busy, try your best, but don’t be too hard on yourself, because unfortunately some things need the passing of time as a component! What’s the bottom line? No one is out there having these easy transitions. At least not consistently. But many can tell you, from experience, eventually there is accommodation and comfort with the new situation. That’s the good news! But guess what? Then there’s usually another transition to get use to! And that’s not the bad news – that, my friend, is life!
Rivki Rosenwald is a certified relationship counselor, and career and life coach. She can be contacted at 917-705-2004 or rivki@ rosenwalds.com
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