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Saudi Arabia to Qatar: End Your Support of Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas
In this photo released by Saudi Press Agency, SPA, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, left, talks to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince and Deputy Commander in Chief of the Emirates Armed Forces in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, June 2, 2017.
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n a unique strategic move, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Maldives cut diplomatic ties Monday with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism. Qatar's Foreign Aff irs Ministry said the measures are "unjustified and are based on baseless and unfounded allegations." Last month, reports quoted Qatari leader Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Th ni as questioning U.S. hostility toward Iran and claiming that "tensions" between Qatar and the United States were escalating. Tho e reports were published on the Qatar News Agency website. For its part,
Qatar said it had been the victim of a "shameful cybercrime." Despite Doha's officia denial, media outlets in several Gulf countries reported the emir's comments as fact.
“During my recent trip to the Middle East I stated that there can no longer be funding of Radical Ideology. Leaders pointed to Qatar - look!� – Trump tweet Although Qatar claims the posted comments were false, the country has long been seen by its neighbors as supporting Islamists in the region - partic-
ularly the Muslim Brotherhood, a Sunni Islamist political group outlawed by both Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain recalled their ambassadors from Doha before in 2014 over its backing of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, a Brotherhood member. Eight months later, the envoys returned when Qatar forced a number of Brotherhood members to leave the country. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he does not expect Monday's actions to have an impact on the fight against terrorism in the region or globally. He urged all of the parties to address their disagreements. Tillerson said that if there's any role the U.S. can play "in terms of helping
them address those" issues, "we think it is important" that the Gulf Cooperation Council "remain unifie ." President Donald Trump has also jumped head first into the diplomatic spat between Qatar and the major Arab nations. In a series of three Twitter posts Tuesday, the president seemed to take credit for the Saudi-led move to isolate Qatar both diplomatically and economically. Referring to his speech in Riyadh last month, in which he called on Muslim leaders to take a stand against radical Islamist groups, he tweeted: “During my recent trip to the Middle East I stated that there can no longer be funding of Radical Ideology. Leaders pointed to Qatar - look!�
He followed that with two tweets that formed one message: "So good to see the Saudi Arabia visit with the King and 50 countries already paying off. They said they would take a hard line on funding..." "...extremism, and all reference was pointing to Qatar. Perhaps this will be the beginning of the end to the horror of terrorism!" The sanctions hit hard in Qatar, a peninsular country of 2.4 million people that imports almost 100 percent of its food. Th Doha government charged that the crisis is being fueled by “absolute
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Brother of Man Who Murdered Leiby Kletzky Found Dead in Bklyn Home By Hannah Hayes
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n Friday, June 2, one of the brother of the homicidal maniac who butchered an 8-yearold was discovered dead in the home of his family in Brooklyn. According to the Daily News’ police sources, this was the same house where six years ago the dismembered remains of little Leiby Kletzky were found. Sources said that the corpse of 29-year-old brother of murderer Levi Aron was placed in a closet in the basement of the Kensington home, wrapped in a blanket with duct tape. Th death is now being treated as a homicide. On Tuesday, May 30, the victim, who was employed at a local bakery, went missing. According to sources, it was anoth-
er of Aron’s brothers that made the gruesome discovery at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Friday. Retired parks worker and neighbor Kathleen Henderson, told the Daily News, “He ran out of the house screaming, ‘my brother, my brother.’ It was spooky.” East 2nd Street was blocked off by police on Friday as they waited for the arrival of the Medical Examiner, where the three-story home stands, which is now the site of second murdered body. “Everyone keeps an eye an on that house for obvious reasons. No one trusted them after that incident with the little boy,” Henderson said. In 2012, Levi Aron pled guilty to the kidnapping and murder of young Leiby. The Daily News reports,
ding. But the hardware store clerk panicked upon realizing a massive search was underway. He drugged Leiby, smothered him with a towel, then dismembered him and stuffed most of his remains into a suitcase that was found in a Dumpster about a mile from his house. Th boy’s feet were found in Aron’s freezer. Th kidnapping and brutal slaying sent shock waves through Borough Park, a tightknit, predominantly Hasidic community. Asked if he wanted to apologize, the confessed child killer demurred and remained On Friday, Levi Aron’s 29-yer-old brother was found dead silent during an exclusive jailin a basement closet in his family’s home on E. 2nd Street in house interview with The News Kensington. in 2011.” He told The News during “Aron, now 40, confessed to camp, on his own for the first snatching the boy off a Borough time, and had gotten lost. Aron the interview, “I sometimes Park street a year earlier after kept the boy in his apartment hear voices,” but wouldn’t prohe asked him for directions. for more than a day, and drove vide any further details about Leiby was walking home from him to a Rockland County wed- them. According to the Daily
News, “A court-ordered psychiatric exam portrayed Aron as a troubled and confused man who suffers from a ‘personality disorder.’ The report said that his sister died while receiving treatment for schizophrenia in an institution. His younger brother at the time defended the other members of the Aron clan, saying that they were unaware of his sibling’s faculty for savagery.” After his brother’s violent act, Tzvi Aron told the Daily News, “It’s all based on assumptions. People who know us know we’re a good family.” Levi Aron eventually took a plea deal that landed him 40 years to life in prison. He is now serving out his sentence in Sullivan County upstate at the maximum-security Sullivan Correctional Facility.
Judge Rules that Giuliani Can Represent Turkish-Iranian Gold Trader in Fraud Case By: Gene Wilkenson
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n Thursday, Judge Richard M. Berman ruled that Rudolph W. Giuliani and another prominent lawyer, can continue to represent Reza Zarrab, who is facing federal charges in Manhattan, despite conflicts of interest in the case, reports The Wall Street Journal. Reza Zarrab, 33, is a Turkish-Iranian gold trader, has pleaded guilty to the charges of conspiring to commit money laundering, bank fraud and violating the United States sanctions on Iran, and faces trial on October 30, says The New York Times. According to the Times, Mr. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, and Michael B. Mukasey, a former attorney general in President George W. Bush’s administration, were brought in by Mr. Zarrab, whom prosecutors have portrayed as a man of considerable wealth and power in Turkey.
Mr. Zarrab sought these two attorneys in order to explore a possible diplomatic resolution to his case, outside of a normal place bargain; in April Mr. Mukasey described the effort as seeking “a state-to-state resolution of this case”, reports the Times. Mr. Giuliani and Mr. Mukasey have gone to the extent of meeting and negotiating with the president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Trump administration officials in order to find a diplomatic resolution to the case, says The Wall Street Journal. “Senior official in both the U.S. government and the Turkish government remain receptive to pursuing the possibility of an agreement,” said Mr. Mukasey in the court fili g. Benjamin Brafman, Mr. Zarrab’s lead criminal defense lawyer told the court, "I'm not involved in these negotiations and prefer not to be. It's way above my pay grade, to be perfectly candid”, reports The Wall Street Journal.
ecutors claim were the victims of Mr. Zarrab’s scheme, says the Times. Judge Berman had asked Mr. Zarrab whether he understood the potential confli ts, including the fact that Mr. Giuliani and his fi m, which is a registered agent for Turkey, could be barred from negotiating a resolution to the case “that would be contrary to Turkey’s interests”, reports The Wall Street Journal. “I understand that the Greenberg fi m represents the government of the Turkish Republic,” said Mr. Zarrab to the judge. “In theory, the interests of the government of the Turkish Republic and my interests could be Mr. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, and Michael B. Mukasey, a former attorney general different in connection with this in President George W. Bush’s administration, were brought in by Mr. Zarrab, whom prosecutors case.” have portrayed as a man of considerable wealth and power in Turkey. “I do waive all my rights acMr. Brafman said that Gi- to build a closer relationship the Judge to conduct an investi- cording to this subject,” added uliani and Mukasey are acting with the Trump administra- gation into the potential confli t Mr. Zarrab. The United States attorney’s as representatives for Mr. Zarr- tion, reports The Wall Street issue that the two lawyers raise. For example, both Mr. Gi- offi , Mr. Giuliani and Mr. Muab with the goal of persuading Journal. According to the Times, the uliani’s law fi m, Greenberg kasey and their law fi ms all had the Turkish and U.S governments to agree to a mutually offic of Joon H. Kim, the acting Traurig, and Mr. Mukasey’s no comment and Mr. Brafman’s favorable outcome; the talks U.S attorney for the Southern fi m, Debevoise & Plimpton, offic said he was unavailable for come as Turkish official hope District of New York, had asked represented banks which pros- comment.
Mayoral Candidate says Ex-Terror Leader Has ‘More integrity’ than City Leaders By Hadassa Kalatizadeh
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n her remarks on Friday, Republican mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis stunned with her implication that former terror leader, Oscar Lopez Rivera, has “more integrity” than Mayor Bill de Blasio or Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. This was the Staten Island assemblywoman’s way of applauding the FALN founder for declining the “National Freedom Hero” award, at the upcoming June 11 Puerto Rican Day Parade. “This terrorist has shock-
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ingly shown more integrity in doing what is right for the parade than our own city leadership who refuse to denounce him and instead waited until he declined the award,” said Malliotakis, in a joint statement with Joseph Connor. “We and all New Yorkers should never forget the terror FALN infli ted on our city and the lack of leadership exhibited by Mayor de Blasio and Council Speaker Viverito.” Lopez Rivera’s Puerto Rican nationalist group, the Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional (FALN) claimed responsibility for over 100 bombings across America in
Republican mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis implied that former terror leader, Oscar Lopez Rivera, has “more integrity” than Mayor Bill de Blasio or Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. This was the Staten Island assemblywoman’s way of applauding the FALN founder for declining the “National Freedom Hero” award, at the upcoming June 11 Puerto Rican Day Parade.
the 1970s and 1980s. Among them, was the 1975 bombing that killed four people at lower Manhattan’s landmark Fraunces Tavern, among them Connor’s father. In 1981, Lopez Rivera was convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the government, theft, and transportation of explosives. He was sentenced to 55 years in prison, but served only 35 years, before President Barack Obama granted him a pardon upon leaving the White House. On Thursday, Rivera announced that he would decline the honor but still march at the parade, in the face of a
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widespread boycott, as reported by the NY Post. Many top elected official had pulled out of the procession, bulking at Rivera’s inclusion, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Charles Schumer. Also most major sponsors stepped out in protest, including Goya Foods, JetBlue, AT&T, Corona, the Yankees and media sources Univision and Telemundo. Mayor de Blasio, Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, Comptroller Scott Stringer and Public Advocate Letitia James are all attending, although the mayor said he would march separately from Lopez Rivera. Op-Ed Parsha Special Features Travel War on Terror
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NYC Health & Hospitals Layoff Hundreds Amid Financial Turbulence By Ilana Siyance
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n Friday June 2nd, New York City’s municipal hospital system laid off 396 managers in an attempt to heal a $1.1 Billion defic t. This job reduction eliminates 476 management positions, through 396 terminations in addition to 80 more vacant positions which will not be fille . The imminent layoffs affect mostly mid-level managers, as they are not protected through unions. As reported by the NY Post, NYC Health+Hospitals run 11 acute-care hospitals and other medical facilities in 70 locations throughout the city, employing a total of nearly 40,000 people. Municipal hospitals serve almost 1.2 million patients annually,
On Friday June 2nd, New York City’s municipal hospital system laid off 396 managers in an attempt to heal a $1.1 Billion deficit. This job reduction eliminates 476 management positions, through 396 terminations in addition to 80 more vacant positions which will not be filled. The imminent layoffs affect mostly midlevel managers, as they are not protected through unions.
nearly 425,000 of whom are organization reported an opuninsured. The health care erating loss of $776 million in
the first half of fiscal 2017, as per their financial statements. Mayor Bill de Blasio already increased funding for the system by 10.9%, to $766.8 million for fiscal 2018, which begins on July 1. “We’ve implemented a diffi ult but necessary action to help build a stronger, more agile, and more stable public health care delivery system,” said Stanley Brezenoff, CEO of Health+Hospitals, in the Bloody Friday announcement. He noted “high costs and inefficiencie ” as culprits, together with modific tions in reimbursement rates from the state and federal government. Brezenoff said there is unnecessary bureaucracy which can be reduced, to emulate other health care systems. “By restructuring and reducing
“It’s a shame. You don’t want to see people out of work in this economy,” unnecessary layers of management, we can better direct resources where we need them most — at the front line of patient care,” he said. “There will be no impact on services or patient care, quality, or safety. Finding efficiencie is a smart, responsible business practice, and the only way we can sustain our health system that serves the most vulnerable New Yorkers,” continued Brezenoff. “It’s a shame. You don’t want to see people out of work in this economy,” Brooklyn State Sen. Diane Savino said of the layoffs at Coney Island hospital.
MTA Takes Heat for Surge in Subway Delays; Cuomo & DeBlasio Remain Mum
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ccording to the New York Times, there has been a surge in subway delays and problems and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been increasing its efforts to fix he problem. In recent years, subway delays have increased with now more than 70,000 delays every month—up from 28,000 per month in 2012, reports the Times. Overcrowding, which keeps the trains stuck in their stations, and ancient infrastructure that is failing, are the two chief guilty components for being the main source of the delays, says the Times. Just in March, overcrowding was to blame for nearly 30,000 subway delays, which is about 38 percent of all delays; also the failing infrastructure, specifical
fairly quiet about the worsened service, reports the Times. “Governor Cuomo shows up to open the Second Avenue subway, but he’s missing in action for the day-to-day disaster that transit riders are experiencing,” said John Raskin, the executive director of Riders Alliance, an advocacy group. The Times reports that the MTA recently announced a six-point plan to put into place instant repairs on the Eight Avenue lines, which if proven to be successful will be implemented into the rest of the sysNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo at the opening of the tem. Some aspects of the plan Second Avenue subway include increasing the number ly the signal system which dates Mayor Bill de Blasio, who many of rapid response teams to fi back to the 1930s, could take people believe is responsible for track problems and assigning half a century and $20 billion to the failing system. Although the EMTs at five stations to respond ‘state-run’ MTA oversees the to passengers in need of medical upgrade, reports the Times. According to the Times, Gov- city’s subways, buses and com- assistance, says the Times. In terms of a long-term plan, ernor Andrew M. Cuomo con- muter railroads, Mr. Cuomo trols the subway, as opposed to and Mr. de Blasio have stayed the MTA is working on increas-
ing the capacity of subway cars by buying new subway cars which are designed to fit 10 percent more passengers, and they are also hoping to extend the Second Avenue Subway line to 125th Street in Harlem, reports the Times. The MTA has also raised the fares of a subway pass every two years, in order to keep up with the rising costs of the failing system, says the Times. Many advocacy groups and even elected official have called on Mayor de Blasio to seek out a program for reduced fares for low-income New Yorkers, reports the Times. “The M.T.A. keeps fares as low as possible while providing safe, reliable service,” said Beth DeFalco, a spokeswoman for the MTA, who cited how the agency subsidizes fares for students and people 65 and older, says the Times.
New York Newspaper 'Confident' Trump Will Move Embassy New York Post opines that President Donald Trump will keep his campaign promise to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem By: Nitsan Keidar
newspaper, White House press New York Post wrote. “And it’s important to note secretary Sean Spicer told rehe New York Post wrote porters on Friday that Trump's that, while in Israel, Trump beon Sunday that Pres- “intention is to move the Em- came the fi st sitting president ident Donald Trump bassy. The question is not if that to visit the Western Wall, one of Judaism’s holiest sites, in East would keep his cam- move happens, but when.” paign promise to move the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, despite last week signing a waiver delaying the move. “President Trump has just gotten another lesson in the perils of overpromising during a campaign, disappointing supporters of Israel by declining to move the U.S. embassy there to Jerusalem,” the newspaper's editorial said. “What made the decision The New York Post wrote on Sunday that President Donald problematic was that Trump Trump would keep his campaign promise to move the U.S. had vowed repeatedly to make embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, despite last week the move 'fairly quickly' — even signing a waiver delaying the move. assuring an Israeli reporter the “That’s good to hear: No oth- Jerusalem — which the Palesnight before his inauguration: 'I am not a person who breaks er sitting president has made the tinians want as their capital,” it same pledge, despite what they continued. promises.'” “Trump clearly believes he At the same time, noted the promised as candidates,” the
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can succeed where others have failed in negotiating a genuine Middle East agreement. And he means to keep a potential embassy move as leverage — against the Palestinians, which is a welcome change.” “Given historical realities, we’re dubious, but it’s not unreasonable to let him try, especially given some slight signs of movement — and his insistence that the transfer will be made. Clear-
ly, extending the waiver will be a live issue every six months, not a mere formality,” the editorial said. “Trump has taken critical steps to demonstrate a renewed U.S. commitment to Israel. Moving the embassy would be the biggest step yet — and, like Netanyahu, we remain confi dent the president ultimately will take it,” it concluded. (INN)
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Fuming NYPD Cops “Target” Hamptons Men Opt for Vasectomies Commissioner Over Sgt’s Murder Charge to Avoid Paternity Suits By: Hadassa Kalatizadeh
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YPD cops are fuming after Sgt. Hugh Barry, 31, was charged on Wednesday with murder for the October killing of 66-year-old Deborah Danner. The Bronx schizophrenic woman threatened the responding offic s, fi st with scissors, and then a bat. The sergeant admitted to shooting her in her Castle Hill apartment. The morning after the shooting, Police Commissioner James O’Neill declared, “We failed” in regards to the incident. This is the department’s fi st on-duty offic to be indicted for murder since the death of Amadou Diallo in 1999. Barry faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison if convicted. Now as backlash against the Commissioner, the NYPD cops are circulating an image of a department fi ing-range target with Commissioner O’Neill’s face imprinted on it, as per the NY Post. The fi ing-range image is supposed to be a conventional drawing of an unknown man holding a bat. “It’s unfortunate some people have to resort to unprofessional and inappropriate behavior,” Assistant Commissioner Peter Donald said of the stunt.
The morning after the shooting, Police Commissioner James O’Neill declared, “We failed” in regards to the incident. This is the department’s first on-duty officer to be indicted for murder since the death of Amadou Diallo in 1999. Barry faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison if convicted.
“O’Neill wasted no time in throwing Barry under the bus,” said a police source. “O’Neill’s reaction triggered the mayor to go on a 48-hour tirade, ultimately, I believe, impacting the jury pool here in the Bronx,” complained Ed Mullins, head of the NYPD’s Sergeants Benevolent Association. Mrs. Danner was notorious in her neighborhood for spitting, cursing and screaming “I’m going to kill you!” at those around her. Just a month before her death, FDNY trucks rushed to her apartment as she threatened to turn on her stove and blow up her building. Still, the
woman was mentally ill and critics question why Sgt. Barry drew his gun that day, instead of using the Taser he also carried. “There’s no doubt he was following what any New York City police officer would have done [given] deadly physical force with a baseball bat. We’ve seen it. It’s taught in our training. He responded as he is required to do,” said Mullins. Mr. Mullins mused that the point of the fi e– range target with a bat, that cops use in training, along with five other figu es, is that these are the instances when a police officer must shoot in self-defense.
Months Before Opening, New Tappan Zee Bridge is Now Drivable By Ilana Siyance
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our years after construction began, it is now possible to drive across the entire length of the newly built Tappan Zee Bridge on the west-bound side. The twin span cable-stayed Bridge will span 3.1 miles in length over NY’s Hudson River, connecting Westchester and Rockland Counties. The New York State Th uway Authority, the owner of the bridge, expects to open the four west bound lanes on the new 96-foot-wide bridge early in the Fall. As reported by the NY Times, there are still fin shing touches missing, including a one-and-a-halfinch coating of asphalt, stainless steel fencing , LED lighting poles, and digital message signs.
“It’s incredibly gratifying, though every day there are challenges to work through” Traffi from Rockland County to Westchester will still need to use the old bridge, but then will share the new crossing with westbound vehicles, while workers begin taking apart the previous bridge. The second parallel 87-foot-wide crossing, which will carry four more lanes, is also making nice progress but still has two wide gaps
Four years after construction began, it is now possible to drive across the entire length of the newly built Tappan Zee Bridge on the west-bound side.
left in its steel frame. It is slated for completion before the end of next year. “It’s incredibly gratifying, though every day there are challenges to work through” said Jamey Barbas, the engineer supervising the project, as she gazed at the progress of the magnifice t bridge, which soars to the height of 40-story buildings over the river. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, who got the new Tappan Zee Bridge project rolling after a ten year stand still, is also proud. “It’s a physical manifestation of New York’s spirit of possibility,” said Mr. Cuomo. NY’s governor may be a presidential candidate in 2020. The highlights of his resume include his ambitious improvements in the state’s infrastructure, which also
include the opening of phase 1 of the Second Ave Subway , the renovations at Penn Station, La Guardia, and soon Kennedy Airport. Upon completion, the $3.98 Billion bridge will boast 220 million pounds of steel, 300,000 cubic yards of concrete, 50 miles of foundation pilings, and 14 miles of main span cables. It will carry up to 137,000 cars a day, replacing the decaying Tappan Zee, opened in 1955, which has become infamous for chronic traffi jams. “The biggest challenge is orchestrating all the different aspects of the work schedule so it’s seamless,” said Ms. Barbas. “It’s almost like a conductor in a symphony. You have to make sure everyone is doing their part.”
“vasectomy” is a surgery performed on men whereby the tubes leading from the testicles to the penis are severed, preventing any semen from being released when a man ejaculates. The surgery is apparently becoming very popular among single men (and married men looking to have aff irs) in the Hamptons who desire a permanent method of getting any women pregnant during sex. Many are saying it’s necessary as they are evidently being “targeted” by women looking to entrap them by getting themselves pregnant on purpose. One such man is “Scott” a 30 something male model who claims that he is able to have sex with up to 10 different random women each summer and claims that up to 20% of the women he meets are trying to entrap their sex partners by getting deliberately pregnant. As he claims, “I had a vasectomy a few months ago. Having a house in the Hamptons and being fairly well-off [he earns $500,000 a year] I’ve encountered some problems — women try to get pregnant.” He asserts that sex partners of his have lied to him about whether they were using birth control
As Dr. David Schusterman Zak (a urologist in Midtown) puts it, “This extortion happens all the time. Women come after them. [They get pregnant and] want a ransom payment. Some guys do an analysis of the cost — for three days of discomfort [after a vasectomy], it’s worth millions of dollars to them. I never see a poor guy asking for a vasectomy. Rich guys are a population that’s abused a lot.”
or not. He states, “It’s a trick. [Th y say,] ‘I love you, [we] don’t need a condom.’ ” The supposed goals of the women who would let themselves become pregnant on purpose are either child support for up 18 to 21 years from
well-off men like Scott or a green card, since their child would now be born in the U.S. As Scott puts it, “Women want that Cinderella story [of happily ever after], but I’m noncommittal at this point in my life.” Urologists who perform vasectomies are stating that more and more wealthy bachelors are asking for this surgery to be performed on them before the Hamptons season arrives. It’s economically sensible for them. While a vasectomy can cost only $1,000 or so if covered by insurance, child support (if legally determined by a court) can be up to 17% of the father’s salary up to $400,000. If someone makes up to $1 million a year, they could expect to have to pay out up to $100,000 a year, a total amount of $2.1 million until their child turns 21. As Dr. David Schusterman Zak (a urologist in Midtown) puts it, “This extortion happens all the time. Women come after them. [Th y get pregnant and] want a ransom payment. Some guys do an analysis of the cost — for three days of discomfort [after a vasectomy], it’s worth millions of dollars to them. I never see a poor guy asking for a vasectomy. Rich guys are a population that’s abused a lot.”
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Former Goldman Exec Petitions to Remove Developer Charles Cohen to Bring Posh Trump Name from His UES Building Men’s Footwear Retail to Park Ave By Rebecca Gold
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ormer Goldman partner Laurence Weiss has begun a movement to have Trump’s name removed from 200 East 69th Street, which is also known as Trump Palace. Since 2015, Weiss has been trying to sell a unit that he was in the building. This petition is just the most recent in several New York Buildings that are trying to have the president’s name taken out of its own name. Weiss wrote a letter to his neighbors, saying: “We, the owners, can change the name if 2/3 of us agree. I am asking you to support my effort to remove the name Trump from the building and change the legal name from ‘Trump Palace Condominium’ to ‘200 E 69th St. Condominium.’ I understand that for some this is a complicated issue. For me, it’s only business. Our homes are worth more without the Trump name.”
“I am as embarrassed as anyone to be associated with Trump, but if it is affecting my property values, I said, why not try?”
Trump Palace located at 200 East 69th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. (Photo credit: Elegran Real Estate)
When Weiss apartment was fi st paced on the market it, it had an asking price of $15.5 million. In the past two years, the listing price has nearly cut in half, to the current price of $8.9 million. Although, when he purchased the unit in 2003, Weiss only paid $6 million for it, so his original mark up of close to $10 million was a bit overly ambitious. News of the letter was first released by Keith Olbermann, who lost $400,000 when he sold his apartment in the same building last year. According to LLNYC, “Similar movements have worked in
other buildings, like 140, 160 and 180 Riverside Boulevard, which removed the Trump name from their facades in 2016 (those buildings were not actually developed by Trump, just licensed under his name). So far, the Trump Palace petition has considerably less steam; Weiss told the Hollywood Reporter that only 32 of the 260 neighbors he contacted have been in favor of the change.” Weiss said, “I am as embarrassed as anyone to be associated with Trump, but if it is affecting my property values, I said, why not try?”
Top Broker Tamir Shemesh Departs from Corcoran By Mark Snyder
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ne of the top-producing brokers at Corcoran Group, Tamir Shemesh, has parted ways with the fi m after an argument with senior management, according The Real Deal’s many sources. The exact details remain unclear regarding the circumstances of his departure from the brokerage. Some sources say Top broker Tamir Shemesh with Corcoran’s Kelly Kennedy Mack and Pam Liebman.
In 2013, he made his largest deal by representing the buyer of a unit at 15 Central Park West for $32.5 million.
that Corcoran asked Shemesh to leave, while he said it was a mutual decision by him and the fi m to part ways. He told TRD, “There were a few things we were not in agreement on, so we decided to part ways.” No comment has been provided by a spokesperson for Corcoran. An Israel native, Shemesh attended New York University. He worked for Douglas Elliman, then left the company with his team in 2011 to join Corcoran. According to TRD, “At Corcoran, he represented several new development projects, including XOCO 325, DDG’s
21-unit condominium at 325 West Broadway, and 12 Warren Street, its 13-unit condo in Tribeca. Shemesh also represented Toll Brothers’ 81-unit condominium at 400 Park Avenue South. It wasn’t immediately clear if he will continue to work on those projects.” In 2013, he made his largest deal by representing the buyer of a unit at 15 Central Park West for $32.5 million. Among his deals this year was the sale of a penthouse apartment at Trump Place at 220 Riverside Boulevard for $12 million. In 2016, TheReal Deal ranked Shemesh as number 37 on its list of top agents in New York City.
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andlord-developer Charles S. Cohen is bringing the fancy British fashion retailer, Harrys of London, to Manhattan. The modern men’s footwear and accessories label will open a store on the corner of Park Avenue and 57th Street. Keeping true to Cohen’s fashion-loving style, he purchased the brand fi st. Cohen owns the retail space in the posh prewar apartment building called the Ritz Tower, located at 465 Park Avenue. This fall, he will open his Harrys of London store in the 1,100-square-feet of space on the buildings ground fl or Park Avenue side. A private equity fi m in Boston sold the controlling interests in Harrys of London to Cohen just a few weeks before the news of this deal was revealed. According to The Post, “Founded in 2008, Harrys of London has stores in London’s Burlington Arcade as well as in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Although its wares are sold at Barneys New York and a few other Big Apple retailers, the Park Avenue corner will be its fi st freestanding US store. This plan is following the same script that Cohen played
Landlord-developer Charles S. Cohen is bringing the fancy British fashion retailer, Harrys of London, to Manhattan.
Harrys of London will open in the Cohen owned retail space in the Ritz Tower, located at 465 Park Avenue.
out recently with Savile Row tailor Richard James, which he fi st bought. The title of Harrys’ chairman will be taken by Cohen, just like he did at Richard James. The day-to-day dealings at Harrys will still be handled by the company’s CEO Steven Newey, who will keep his position. Cohen said, “It’s a brand I’ve long supported and admired. Its expansion into Manhattan, as far as I’m concerned, has been long overdue.” It doesn’t seem like Cohen is giving his own company any discount, with rent at the retail space in the Ritz at $800 per square foot.
The Post reports, “But Cohen’s London purchases are a response to the same overall retail malaise that’s given New York landlords the jitters. He’d struggled for years to get the lights turned back on at the precious southeast corner of Park Avenue and East 57th Street, which went dark after Borders Books closed in 2011. Meanwhile, Cohen plans to convert 35,000 square feet of retail space on the Ritz Tower’s East 57th Street side for medical use. Cohen recently brought Saks Off Fifth to 135 E. 57th St., the tower he owns at the block’s Lexington Avenue end.”
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Divorce Payout to NY Lawyer’s Ex-Wife Slashed Due to Slander Allegations By: Svetlana Rusikaya
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New York state appeals court is holding a woman responsible for trashing her ex-husband. Janice Schacter has been very vocal about her husband’s liason’s with a Playboy playmate. In response to Ms. Schacter’s allegations and alleging that her reports have damaged her ex-husband’s business, the New York appeals Court has slashed Ms. Schacter’s $855,000 divorce payout. The divorce case has been an ongoing battle. In 2014, lower court judge Laura Drager already decreased the award from the original $2.5 million. At the time, the Judge told that her decision to decrease the wife’s payout because according to Drager, the wife had “chose to bite the hand that fed her.” At the time the judge also deemed Schacter’s allegations to be career threatening. The subject of all the fuss is Ira Schacter, lawyer and partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft His ex-wife specifical y discussed Schacter’s decision to purchase a $215,000 diamond engagement ring for Lace Rose Allenius, a 32 year old former Playboy model. The allegations are coupled with the airing of dirty laundry that includes Schacter’s refusal to pay $12,000 for his daughter’s hearing aids. Lace Rose Allenius fi st posed
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n Friday June 2nd, New York's Museum of Modern Art completed the fi st phase of its $450 million expansion. While the museum has remained open, the fi st exhibition, in the newly completed area, opens June 12th entitled "Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: Unpacking the Archive”. The art mecca off Fifth Avenue is proud to showcase 15,000 square-feet of reconfigu ed galSchacter’s ex-wife, Janice, specifically discussed her then leries, spanning three fl ors. husband’s decision to purchase a $215,000 diamond The enlargement includes a secengagement ring for Lace Rose Allenius, a 32 year old former ond gift shop, a redesigned cafe Playboy model (pictured above) and espresso bar and two lounge for Playboy in 2004. She formerly “repeated attacks against [Ira] spaces adorned with black mardated actor Matt Dillon for two have played a part in diminishing ble mined in France. The project years before she was engaged to his income.” will provide 25 percent more The bad behavior has cost Ms. space for visitors to relax or to Schacter. Allenius claims she returned the ring to Schacter before Schacter, 54 dearly, as Drager sit for a meal. only awarded her 17% of the $5 she broke off their engagement. Architecturally, MoMA is Allenius claims that she did million law fi m partnership. "opening up, so you're aware of The current appellate panel the city", inviting in the metronot break the couple up. She told the Post that “They were already has ordered a new Trial in order politan views with an all-glass in divorce litigation at the time to determine a still lower valu- facade facing West 53rd Street. that I met Ira. We were engaged ation of the Divorce payment As per Glenn Lowry, the MoMA and I have nothing bad to say based on a $1.6 million valuation director, there will also be more about either of them, or Matt Dil- from 2012, a time at which the windows throughout as well fi m was in a downward slump as a rooftop sitting area with a lon for that matter.” Ira’s attorney said that his wife as a result of a downturn in the terrace. sullied his reputation and that as economy. "We're riffing off the DNA of Ms. Schacter’s lawyer, Th mas MoMA's history," said Elizabeth a consequence of her actions, he was dubbed “a-hole lawyer of the Shanahan heavily criticized the Diller, whose fi m Diller Scomonth” in 2011 in the Above the appellate Court’s decision, stat- fidio + Renfro, was entrusted ing that “I think it’s going to have with the project, together with Law website. Judge Drager sided with the a chilling effect, especially on the Gensler fi m in San Francishusband and stated that Janice’s women, to be silent.” co. "This work has required the curiosity of an archaeologist and
Business Sags at Trump’s Bronx Golf Course By Ellen Cans
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n 2015, Trump opened his newest U.S. golf club, Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx. The luxury-priced course reported a 12.7 percent decrease in revenue over the past 12 months, citing underwhelming banquet business and fewer rounds for golfers. The course was built and subsidized by New York City, and Trump’s business has a 20year contract to operate it. NYC Taxpayers spent $127 million to construct the course on the site of a decades-old garbage dump, as per the Washington Post. The city also agreed to pay the course’s water and sewer costs, which comes to roughly $1 million per year. Under the terms, Mr. Trump’s company can keep all the revenue from the course until 2019. After 2019, Trump’s company will pay the city a growing share of annual revenue. The Trump Organization also agreed to build a $10 million clubhouse at the course within its fi st five years. According to the documents that the Trump Organization filed with the City of New York, gross receipts at the Trump course dropped from $8.1 million in its fi st 12 months to $7 million in its second year. In the period between April 2016 and March 2017, the banquet business tumbled 47 percent, with revenue decreasing from
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Trump’s luxury-priced gold course in the Bronx reported a 12.7 percent decrease in revenue over the past 12 months, citing underwhelming banquet business and fewer rounds for golfers.
$837,000 to $444,000. Golfers played 26,127 rounds at the Bronx course, a 7 percent decline. The snack bar revenue also fell 26 percent. Trump’s team has said the news is not alarming, and probably has a lot to do with weather. “Public courses are more affected by fluctuations in weather than private courses are,” agreed Tom Stine who does market research on the golf business. He explained that private courses are less vulnerability in bad weather because members still pay their dues, even if it’s too wet to play golf. Others, including Geoffrey Croft, the president of NYC Park Advocates, believe the troubles lie beyond the weather. “It’d be hard to imagine, with all the controversy associated with the Trump name, that it’s not impacting the fortunes of this
course,” Croft said. President trump lost the 2016 election in New York City as a whole by 60, and won only 9.56 percent of the Bronx votes. Further, critics say the golf course is just too pricey. An 18hole round of daytime weekend golf there starts at $175. Th t is more than three times the price of the city’s other public courses, where weekend rates range from $20 to $51. The luxury Jack Nicklaus-designed course also has other frills such as $36-per-rider GPS-equipped golf carts, making it New York’s most expensive public course, oddly located in the Bronx, NY’s poorest borough. Trump executives rationalized the premium cost as a bargain, because other Trump golf clubs nationwide cost tens of thousands of dollars in membership to join, whereas this court is open to the public.
The art mecca off Fifth Avenue is proud to showcase 15,000 square-feet of reconfigured galleries, spanning three floors
the skill of a surgeon." As per Crain’s NY, another 50,000 square-feet of new galleries are still under construction, slated to open in 2019. Th expansion will bring the museum’s size to a total of 175,000 square-feet, over six stories. MoMA hopes to then be able to display more of its collection of nearly 200,000 works of art. Some of the new galleries will include partitions that can added or removed, depending on exhibition needs. Also studios will be added for performances or film creenings. Demolition on the lobby will begin this month. Visitors will need to use alternative entrances. The double-height entrance will be reconfigu ed to ease visitor congestion and lines. Also,
the iconic Bauhaus staircase was extended to reach down to the fi st fl or, providing easier access inside. The project also includes energy and water conservation improvements, bringing MoMA on par for the LEED Gold certific tion, a rating of environmental standards. The midtown Manhattan museum, opened in 1939, attracts in excess of 3 million visitors annually from around the globe. It now encompasses virtually an entire block, showcasing masterpieces by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol, and Frida Kahlo. "The Museum of Modern Art's renovation and expansion project will seek to reassure and surprise," says Lowry.
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Billionaire Tied to Putin Leaves Yacht Frank Seddio Steps Down as Head of in Gravesend Bay for Over a Month Brooklyn Bar; New President Elected By Rachel Shapiro
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or more than a month, a yacht owned by a Russian billionaire whose friend and business partner is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s confid nt, has been anchored in Gravesend Bay. The Brooklyn Daily reports, “The vessel, Le Grand Bleu, was gifted to its Russian-born owner Eugene Shvidler — who made his fortune in oil during the privatization of Russian industry and is worth $1.28 billion — in 2006 by oligarch and pal to Putin, Roman Abramovich, who is ranked at 139 in Forbes 2017 billionaire list and is nearly worth a whopping $9 billion. It’s unclear if Shvidler, who became a U.S. citizen in 1994, is on a solo voyage or with his Russian tycoon buddy, who is a common sight in New York where he plans to build a Manhattan mega-mansion and made headlines in 2013 when he cruised up the Hudson in his own James Bond-esque vessel.” Reports show that in the late 1990s, Abramovich was the fi st person to recommend Putin to then-president Boris Yeltsin as a possible successor. He was also responsible for interviewing the candidates for Kremlin’s fi st cabinet and was the governor of the remote region of Chukotka for seven years. In a biography written in 2004, his
A Russian billionaire whose best friend and business partner is a confidant to Russian President Vladimir Putin, owns this 371foot yacht named Le Grand Bleu, that has been anchored in Gravesend Bay since mid-April.
relationship with Putin was described as “a shadowy force to act against his enemies behind the scenes.” According to the Brooklyn Daily, “The power broker has ties to the Trump family in part through his fashion designer wife — she was famously photographed sitting on a chair the shape of a bound black woman in 2014 — who is friends with Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and was invited to Trump’s inauguration as Ivanka Trump’s guest. Kusher and Abramovich raised eyebrows when they both happened to vacation in Colorado the same week, just after Kushner agreed to meet with the Senate Intelligence Committee to discuss Trump campaign links to Russia. The e is no evidence that the pair met. But it’s worth noting that the Russian industrialist stands to profit from the construction of the controversial Keystone XL
pipeline — which even though the president pledged to use American steel — will draw on metal in Canada stockpiled by a company in which Abramovich owns a signifi ant stake.” The Le Grand Bleu was supposedly a gift after Shvidler helped Abramovich fi st big hit, and he wanted to recognize his friend’s hard work at the investment company they jointly run. Shvidler has a reputation as a ruthless negotiator. He was called “the ‘bad cop’ to Roman’s ‘good cop’” by the Daily Mail. The gigantic ship is around the length of a football fi ld, stretching a whopping 371 feet. It also has a crew of 65 people, an aquarium, a speedboat and even a helicopter on deck. On April 13, the ship sailed from Florida, then casted anchor in Gravesend Bay on April 16. According to the global ship tracking service, Marine Traffic the massive vessel hasn’t moved since then.
he Brooklyn Bar Association announced its newest leaders on May 5 at the annual meeting in Brooklyn Heights, and said farewell to former president Frank Seddio, reports Brooklyn Daily. Mr. Seddio, 65, who heads the Brooklyn Democratic Party and the Th mas Jefferson Democratic Club, will be replaced by Aimmee Richter, says Brooklyn Daily. According to The New York Times, Mr. Seddio replaced the ‘scandal tarnished’ Democratic chairman, Vito J. Lopez, and in a historic fi st he won 36 of the 40 leaders present without opposition, back in September 2012. Mr. Seddio was sworn in as the 101st president of the Brooklyn Bar Association in June 2016, says Brooklyn Reporter. Richter, who is a partner in the law fir Lee Anav Chung White Kim Ruger & Richter LLP, said she is looking forward to taking charge of the respected group. “You look back at all of the people that have been the BBA president, and I’m so in awe,” said Richter when she found out she was next in line to be president. “It’s hard to believe that I’ll be one of those people.” Richter will have to fill big shoes, since Mr. Seddio has been a loved member of the community for almost 25 years; from
Newly elected Brooklyn Bar Association president Aimee Richter is congratulated by outgoing president Frank Seddio, left, and Association executive director Avery Okin at the Association’s annual meeting Downtown on May 10. Photo Credit: Stefano Giovannini
decorating his house, to starting the Labor Day Carnival on Eastern Parkway, Mr. Seddio has been an influential and important aspect of the life in Canarsie, according to the Brooklyn Democratic Party website. Brooklyn Daily reports that the Brooklyn Bar Association, established in 1872, states that its primary purpose is “to promote professional competence among attorney’s and increased respect for the legal system” Mr. Seddio began his community service when he became a member at the Knights of Columbus—a fraternal organization which is dedicated to charitable projects— and worked
his way up to being the youngest Grand Knight (President) of the organization, reports the Brooklyn Democratic website. While being extremely active in his community, Mr. Seddio also served as a New York City Police Office for over 23 years serving the communities of the 61st, 63rd, and 69th Precincts, says the Brooklyn Democratic website As if his record wasn’t already impressive, Frank Seddio was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1988 for seven years and was also elected as Surrogate Judge of Kings County, according to his bio on the Brooklyn Democratic website.
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New Yorkers are “Disgusted” With Kathy NYC Theaters Take in Big $$$ in Griffin After Display of Trump Image Opening Weekend of “Wonder Woman” By: Eloise Albaret
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athy Griffin in a news conference last Friday, is fi hting back against the abuse and “death threats” which she received over controversial images that depict the comedian holding up a bloody head resembling that of President Donald Trump, reports CNN. "If you don't stand up, you get run over," said Griffin "What's happening to me has never happened in this great country. A sitting president of the U.S. ... is personally trying to ruin my life forever.” Griffin 56, a two-time Emmy-winning performer and comedian who is known for her provocative sense of humor, said that the photos were intended to mock Trump’s comments about Fox News Anchor Megan Kelly during the presidential campaign, which implied Kelly was in a bad mood because she was menstruating, reports Reuters. Lisa Bloom, Griffin’s attorney accused Trump and his family of “using their power to target her”, and that Griffi has been contacted by the U.S. Secret Service, says CNN. "As a result of the fi st family bullying her, she has been vilifie , getting death threats, fi ed from multiple jobs and had multiple events canceled," said Bloom. According to CNN, Bloom is a victim’s rights attorney who has
Kathy Griffin, in a news conference last Friday, is fighting back against the abuse and “death threats” which she received over controversial images that depict the comedian holding up a bloody head resembling that of President Donald Trump,
represented many high-profil clients, such as former Fox News contributor Wendy Walsh, who had accused the network’s former host Bill O’Reilly of sexual harassment. "Kathy never imagined it could be misinterpreted as a threat of violence against Trump. Th t was never what she intended," Bloom said. The photos, taken by celebrity photographer Tyler Shields, were released on Tuesday and quickly received backlash from people on social media; Griffi later apologized for the “disturbing” photos in a video posted on Instagram, reports CNN. "I beg for your forgiveness. I went too far," said Griffi in the apologetic video on Tuesday. "I
made a mistake and I was wrong.” Griffi has lost multiple sponsorships and jobs, including her gig as co-host of CNN’s New Year’s Eve program with Journalist Anderson Cooper, as well having five of her stand-up shows canceled, reports Reuters. I don’t think I will have a career after this. I’m going to be honest, (Trump) broke me,” said Griffin tearfully. President Trump said the images of Griffi were “sick” in a tweet and that they have traumatized his family, especially his youngest son, 11-year-old Barron, reports Reuters. Other members of the Trump family, like his oldest son, Donald Jr., called for employers to drop the comedian, says Reuters.
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his weekend, Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman” took in $100.5 million at the US/Canada box office a record breaking debut for a female director, reports BBC. “Wonder Woman”, staring Israeli actress Gal Gadot, has received mainly enthusiastic reviews from film critics, even though Hollywood is known to be adverse to hiring female directors, especially for blockbuster superhero movies, says BBC. According to CNN, more than half of the fil ’s audience this weekend, 52 percent, were female—a signific nt turn out for a genre which has been mainly dominated by men. "Any ridiculous notion that a woman may not be suited to direct a big budget superhero movie is hopefully once and for all shattered," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at comScore. CNN reports that “Wonder Woman”, which had a production budget of $150 million, gathered a 93 percent score on review site Rotten Tomatoes and an “A” CinemaScore from audiences—one of the best reviewed superhero movies of all time. "Globally this property has just resonated with fans,” said Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros’ dis-
This weekend, Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman” took in $100.5 million at the US/Canada box office— a record breaking debut for a female director, reports BBC.
tribution chief."There's something iconic about... the story of Wonder Woman that's hitting the zeitgeist perfectly.” The New York Post describes Wonder Woman as not only having to save humankind, but she also has to rescue the DC cinematic franchise and the reputation of female superhero movies. Christopher Orr the senior editor and principal film critic at The Atlantic gave the movie a big thumbs up and claims that DC Comics final y got it right. “Gadot, in particular, is a delight as Diana: supremely capable yet utterly innocent, a big fish who has left her little pond and now finds herself out of water altogether” said Orr. “As her guide to the ways of the mascu-
line world…Pine’s Steve is equal parts incredulous and enraptured toward Diana. Many, including the Daily Beast, are calling “Wonder Woman” a feminist hero, who enters the “world of men” which is wrought with war and senseless bloodshed. Gal Gadot, a former Miss Israel who served as a combat trainer in the Israeli Army, proved to be the perfect star for the movie, according to The New York Times. “I’m tired of sincerity being something we have to be afraid of doing,” said Jenkins in an interview with the Times. “I wanted to tell a story about a hero who believes in love, who is filled with love, who believes in change and the betterment of mankind.”
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Trump Decides: US Embassy to Remain in Tel Aviv
Senate Approves Resolution on Jerusalem Reunification
By: David Rosenberg
By a vote of 90-0, Senate passes resolution reaffirming that Jerusalem is Israel's undivided capital
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resident Donald Trump signed an order last Thursday keeping the US Embassy in Israel at its present location in Tel Aviv and deferring its relocation to Jerusalem for at least six months. The president had promised during his 2016 White House campaign to move the embassy to the Israeli capital if elected. "We will move the American embassy to the eternal capital of the Jewish people, Jerusalem,” Trump said at the 2016 AIPAC conference in Washington DC. After the November election, however, Trump remained mum on whether he intended to follow through on his pledge. The waiver signed Thursday defers implementation of the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act, which requires the US Embassy in Israel be relocated to the Israeli capital. Every president since Bill Clinton has invoked the act’s emergency waiver to defer relocation of the embassy. Despite Trump’s signing of the order deferring the embassy’s relocation, a senior US offici said the move was a temporary delay, insisting the White House still intends to make good on Trump’s 2016 campaign promise. "It's a question of when, not if," the officia said, AFP reported, adding that "he doesn't think the timing is right, right now." "In timing such a move he will seek to maximize the chances of successfully negotiating a deal between Israel and the Palestinians." The president met with Israeli leaders last week during his fi st visit to the Jewish state since the
By: Ben Ariel
T President Donald Trump signed an order last Thursday keeping the US Embassy in Israel at its present location in Tel Aviv and deferring its relocation to Jerusalem for at least six months.
inauguration. The trip, which included a meeting with Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas, was intended to lay the foundation for renewed negotiations between Israel and the PA – an oft- epeated goal of President Trump. Several top Democratic lawmakers from New York State slammed Trump for his decision to sign the waiver delaying the relocation of the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Israel's capital, Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Post reported. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said: "As someone who believes that Jerusalem is the undivided capital of Israel, I am deeply disappointed in President Trump’s decision.” He added: "Will those who criticized president Obama for not moving the embassy make their voices just as loud and just as strong when it comes to President Trump’s failure to move the embassy?”
he Senate on Monday unanimously passed a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of the reunific tion of Jerusalem during the 1967 Six Day War. The resolution, which passed by a 90-0 vote, calls on President Donald Trump to "abide by" a 1995 law which stipulates that the U.S. Embassy in Israel would move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. It says that “Jerusalem should remain the undivided capital of The Senate on Monday unanimously passed a resolution Israel in which the rights of ev- marking the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem ery ethnic and religious group during the 1967 Six Day War.
Congressman Elliot Engel, the ranking member of the House Foreign Relations Committee, said that Trump's campaign promise to move the embassy was the only issue he had agreed with the president on. "The one campaign promise I hoped President Trump would keep was to move our embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. But like much of what he said during the campaign, that, too, was a lot of bluster and is now another example of the president sending mixed and confusing signals to our friends around the world.” "It just doesn’t make sense that our embassy in a closely allied country isn’t in the same city Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell did not mention the as the government with which embassy in a Monday floor speech calling for support of the we need to work so closely,” he resolution, noted The Washington Examiner. added. The Trump Administration remains adamant that Trump did not renege on his campaign promise to move the embassy and still plans to do so at a later date. (INN)
White House Won't Block Comey Testimony White House says Trump will not try to block former FBI Director from testifying before Congress. By: Ben Ariel
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he White House will not try to block former FBI Director James Comey from testifying before Congress this week, The Hill reported Monday. “President Trump will not assert executive privilege regarding James Comey’s testimony,” White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was quoted as having said during a news briefi g. Sanders told reporters that the President’s right to “assert executive privilege is well-established” but that the White House wants to “facilitate a swift and thorough examination of the facts.” Comey is schedule to testify before Congress on Thursday, his fi st public comments since Trump fi ed him last month, amid the FBI's investigation into contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russian official The fi ed FBI director is expected to speak about any of his private conversations with the President that included talk
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Trump sent a letter to Comey, quoted by American media outlets, in which he informed the outgoing FBI Director, “While I greatly appreciate you informing me, on three separate occasions, that I am not under investigation, I nevertheless concur with the judgment of the Department of Justice that you are not able to effectively lead the Bureau.” See White House Won't Block , page 37
See Senate Approves , page 37
Sears Now Markets “Free Palestine” & “End Israeli Occupation” T-Shirts
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ears Roebuck, one of America's best known department store chains, is now offering its customers "Free Palestine" tee shirts in a variety of colors and sizes. Customers can choose from tee shirts, tank tops and hoodies in men's and women's sizes imprinted with slogans that include "I love Palestine," End Israeli Occupation," and "Free Gaza." Some shirts feature maps of "Palestine" imposed on the map Israel. Others display the Palestine Liberation flag nd a clenched fist in PLO colors. According to the Sears' website, the shirts are processed and printed in the United States and sold by a German clothing company called Spread Shirt, which permits other companies to feature their designs on their own websites. "Make a statement about the Arab-Israeli confli t with this powerful design," one statement reads, a "must-have for all wardrobes." The e were lots of responses on social media
Sears Roebuck Free 'Palestine' Shirts, Photo Sears website
The White House will not try to block former FBI Director James Comey from testifying before Congress this week, The Hill reported Monday.
about the ongoing investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. On May 10th, the White House issued a statement which read: "President Trump acted based on the clear recommendations of both Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff essions.” It noted that a search for a new permanent FBI Director will begin immediately.
are protected.” It adds that “Jerusalem is a holy city and the home for people of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths” and advocates a two-state outcome based on direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell did not mention the embassy in a Monday fl or speech calling for support of the resolution, noted The Washington Examiner. “In honor of this signific nt anniversary for our close ally, many Senators from both sides
Another example of a “Free Palestine” t-shirt
Free Gaza T-Shirt
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Saudi Arabia to Qatar: End Your Support of Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas Continued from page 1 fabrications” and is a “violation of its sovereignty.” "Qatar embraces multiple terrorist and sectarian groups aimed at disturbing stability in the region, including the Muslim Brotherhood, ISIS (Islamic State) and al-Qaida," Saudi state news agency SPA said. Saudi Arabia also shut down Qatar-based Al Jazeera news' local offic Monday, according to state media. Through its state news agency it said that Qatar's policy "threatens Arab national security and sows the seeds of strife and division within Arab societies according to a deliberate plan aimed at the unity and interests of the Arab nation." In a related development, the Pentagon said on Monday that the State Department has approved the potential sale of more than $1.4 billion worth of military training and equipment for Saudi Arabia. It is part of a $110 billion arms deal that President Trump sealed with the kingdom in May.
support. A separate $750 million "blanket order training program" contract, included fli ht training, professional military education, and English language training, the agency said. Th contractor was not disclosed by the Pentagon in the notice. The Pentagon said the training would include how to avoid civilian casualties, legal instruction related to armed confli t, and training about human rights. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which implements foreign arms sales, said it had delivered notific tion to Congress of both sales. Lawmakers have 30 days to block the sales, but that rarely happens. Trump sealed the arms deals with Saudi Arabia on May 20, during a nine-day journey through the Middle East and Europe. The United States has been the main supplier for most Saudi military needs in recent years, from F-15 fi hter jets to command and control systems worth tens of billions of dollars. Washington and Riyadh are eager to improve relations strained
Gulf states have cut diplomatic ties with neighboring Qatar and Saudi Arabia has closed all land, sea and aviation port links with the country
Architectural wonders and futuristic skyscrapers can be seen throughout the modern city of Doha
The proposed sales include a radar system made by Lockheed Martin Corp as well as a training program for the Royal Saudi Air Force and other Saudi forces inside and outside of Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said in two separate notices on its website. Lockheed is the prime contractor for 26 AN/TPQ-53(V) Radar Systems that were approved for potential sale. The Pentagon said Saudi Arabia intended to use the radars to support its border security by locating the source of incoming artillery, rockets and mortars and defending against them. The radars were a part of a $662 million State Department approval which included ammunition, trucks and technical
during President Obama's administration in part because of his championing of a nuclear deal with Saudi foe Iran. In yet another related development on Tuesday, it was reported that Qatar's currency came under pressure as Gulf Arab commercial banks started holding off on business with Qatari banks because of the diplomatic rift in he region. Banking sources said some banks from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain delayed letters of credit and other deals with Qatari banks after their governments cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Doha on Monday, accusing Qatar of backing terrorism. Saudi Arabia's central bank
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shakes hands with a participant as he attends a signing ceremony between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the Royal Court in Riyadh, May 20, 2017. Tillerson has offered U.S. assistance in addressing tensions that have arisen out of Qatar's diplomatic isolation.
advised banks in the kingdom not to trade with Qatari banks in Qatari riyals, the sources told Reuters. The central bank did not respond to a request for comment. Qatar has dismissed the terrorism charge and welcomed a Kuwaiti mediation effort. Kuwait's ruler on Monday however called on Qatar to exercise self-restraint in its dispute with Saudi Arabia and other regional nations, as was reported by The ssociated Press. The call from Kuwaiti Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah came hours after Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates all cut diplomatic ties with Qatar and shut down land, sea and air links. The state-run Kuwait News Agency said Al-Sabah spoke with Qatar's emir Monday evening and urged him to give a chance to efforts that could ease tensions. Kuwait appears to be trying to play a mediating role between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, noted AP. Qatar's ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Th ni, visited Sheikh Sabah last week, the report said. The spat between Qatar and the other Arab countries began late last month, when Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt all blocked the website of the Qatari-owned Al-Jazeera television network. Th t move followed comments attributed to Al Th ni, in which he allegedly described Iran as an "Islamic power" and criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's policy towards Tehran. Qatar claimed that its Emir had not made the comments attributed to him, saying the website of its officia news agency was hacked. In the fin ncial realm, Doha is the world's biggest liquefie natural gas exporter and says it has enough reserves to support its banks and its riyal currency, which is pegged to the dollar. Qatari banks have been borrowing abroad to fund their activities. Their foreign liabilities ballooned to 451 billion riyals ($124 billion) in March from 310 billion riyals at the end of 2015, central bank data shows. So any extended disruption to their ties with foreign banks could potentially threaten a funding crunch for some Qatari banks. Banks from the UAE, Europe and elsewhere have been
lending to Qatari institutions. Gulf banking sources, who declined to be named because of political sensitivities, said Saudi Arabian, UAE and Bahraini banks were postponing deals until they received guidance from their central banks on how to handle Qatar. "We will not take action without central bank guidance, but it is wise to evaluate what you give to Qatari clients and hold off until there is further clarity," said a UAE banker, adding that trade fin nce had stalled for the time being. The sources said the UAE and Bahraini central banks had asked banks under their supervision to report their exposure to Qatari banks. The UAE and
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates
President Trump’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia. It was there that he spoke about ending support for terror organizations and curtailing funding for those nations that have pledged their commitment to the nuclear goals of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Bahraini central banks did not earning billions of dollars every reply to requests for comment. month, Qatar has enough finanWith an estimated $335 bil- cial power to protect its banks. lion of assets in its sovereign See Saudi Arabia to Qatar , page 38 wealth fund and its gas exports
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British Police Name 3 London Attackers By: Walter Metuth
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ondon Metropolitan police have named two of the three attackers who killed seven people and wounded more than 50 others Saturday. British citizen Khuram Shazad Butt, 27, was previously known to authorities, but had not been viewed as a serious threat. "There was no intelligence to suggest that this attack was being planned and the investigation had been prioritized accordingly," police said in a statement. The second attacker was identified as 30-year-old Rachid Reouane. Both men lived in the same area of East London, police said. Police are continuing to investigate the identity of the third attacker. London police carried out more raids and detained "a number" of people during searches at locations in the Newham and Barking areas. But Monday evening, police
said they had released without charge the seven women and five men ages 19 to 60 who were arrested at two addresses in Barking. British Prime Minister The esa May says police are also still working to determine the identities of all the victims, but that so far it is known they include people of several nationalities. "This was an attack on London and the United Kingdom, but it was also an attack on the free world," she said. London mayor Sadiq Khan thanked the police in a statement Monday for "running toward danger" and risking their lives for civilian safety. "All of us pay tribute to the amazing work of the police and emergency service," Khan said. "The speed of their response led to fewer lives being lost." Police have said Saturday's attack involved three men who were inside a van that struck pedestrians on London Bridge, then got out and stabbed numerous people at a nearby market area before being shot dead by police.
Police officers stand at a road block near a property in East Ham, east London, Britain, June 5, 2017
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick visit the scene of the attack on London Bridge and Borough Market which left 7 people dead and dozens of injured in central London, Britain, June 5, 2017.
"We are trying to fi d out whether anybody was helping them and to understand the background to this attack as best as we possibly can," Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick told Sky News. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack through its Amaq news
agency. May said Sunday that three terrorist attacks in Britain in the last three months are "bound together by the evil ideology of Islamist extremism." There is "far too much tolerance for extremism in our country," May said. "We need to be more robust in identifying
Ariana Grande performs during the One Love Manchester benefit concert for the victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack at Emirates Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, in Britain, June 4, 2017.
Man in Australia Hostage-Taking Shootout Had Terrorist Ties
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G Yacqub Khayre walks from a court appearance in Melbourne, Australia, in this Dec. 23, 2010, photo. Police on June 5, 2017, shot dead Khayre after he held a woman hostage inside an apartment building in Melbourne.
moved to a Kenyan refugee camp with his family in 1992, after the outbreak of civil war in Somalia, before moving to Australia with his grandparents in 1994. He returned to Somalia in mid-2006 when the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) took over most of southern and central Somalia, according to the relative. Violent history At the time al-Shabab fighters Khayre was born in the Somali were part of the ICU. Th relative, speaking on city of Baidoa; his birth name is Yacqub Ahmed Mohamed. He condition of anonymity, says he
is “certain” that Khayre trained with members of al-Shabab near Baidoa for three months. “He travelled there against the wishes of his family,” says the relative. After the intervention of Ethiopian troops and the collapse of the ICU, Khayre fled the country and travelled to Kenya. He was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta airport in Nairobi in 2006 by Kenyan authorities. See Man in Australia , page 37
and stamping out extremism At a Mass marking Pentecost, in public service and across so- the end of the Easter season, ciety...it's time to say enough is Pope Francis asked for prayers enough4." for the victims and their families. He also prayed for "peace No link to to the whole world" and for the Manchester attack wounds of war and terrorism to May said Saturday's attack be healed. Commander Mak Chishty does not appear to be connected to the a suicide bombing last of the Metropolitan Police read month that killed 22 people af- a statement denouncing the atter an Ariana Grande concert tack on behalf of the London in Manchester or another attack Muslim community Monday. "The Muslim community apon pedestrians on Westminster peals to all sections within their Bridge in March. But she said "terrorism own communities to root out breeds terrorism" and that the the scourge of terrorism which perpetrators are "copying one hides amongst their own people and masquerades as Islam," he another." London Mayor Sadiq Khan said. A moment of silence also condemned the attack saying, "The e is no justific tion what- was held in Manchester, where American pop singer Ariana soever for such barbaric acts." Farhad Ahmad, a London Grande returned to headline an Imam, told Sky News "people all-star concert to raise money need to be told that there is no for the victims of the May 22 suicide bombing. support for this in Islam at all." Fifty- housand people, inBahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emir- cluding some who were woundates each issued statements con- ed in the concert attack, attenddemning the attack and express- ed the show, which raised more than $2.5 million. ing support for Britain.
Germany To Avoid Escalation of Turkey Row During Troop Pullout
By: Harun Maruf n Australian man of Somali origin who killed one person and took another hostage had connections with two prominent militant groups, VOA has learned. Yacqub Khayre was killed in a shootout with police Monday after killing an employee of a Melbourne apartment building and holding a woman captive inside one of the apartments. Three police offic s were injured in the exchange. The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for the incident. Police say they are treating this as a “terrorism incident,” but add that they have not seen messages showing that Khayre was guided by an outside force. A relative told VOA's Somali Service that Khayre, 29, had past connections to both Islamic State and the Somali militant group al-Shabab.
This undated handout photo provided by the London Metropolitan Police shows Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane.
ermany's foreign minister said on Tuesday he would try to avoid damaging already strained relations with NATO partner Turkey during a withdrawal of German troops, as he didn't want a mounting dispute to push Ankara into closer ties with Moscow. Sigmar Gabriel said his officials would do their best not to escalate the situation as German troops left the Incirlik air base in southern Turkey - in reaction to Ankara's decision to restrict German lawmakers' access to the soldiers. "Above all we should organize the withdrawal so that there is no megaphone diplomacy where we trade insults," Gabriel told Deutschlandfunk radio. He said he had agreed with Chancellor Angela Merkel and Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen that the German cabinet would deal with the issue on Wednesday. He also said the Defense Ministry had already been working on a withdrawal plan. Turkey's ties with Germa-
Turkish, right, and German, left, airmen stand in front of military planes at the Incirlik Air Base near Adana, Turkey, Dec. 15, 2015.
ny and other European Union states deteriorated sharply in the run-up to Turkey's April 16 referendum that handed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stronger presidential powers. Germany, citing security concerns, banned some Turkish politicians from addressing rallies of expatriate Turks before the referendum. Ankara responded by accusing Berlin of "Nazi-like" tactics, drawing rebukes from Berlin. Turkey has reignited a row over access to German forces on
its territory by imposing new restrictions on German lawmakers visiting Incirlik. The German deployment at Incirlik is part of a mission providing reconnaissance aircraft to support U.S.-led coalition operations against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Gabriel said the Defense Ministry had concluded it now made more sense logistically to send Germany's Tornado jets to Jordan. See Germany To Avoid Escalation , page 38
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Nefesh B’Nefesh Announces 2017 Bonei Zion Prize Recipients Annual prize is awarded to English-speaking Olim who have greatly contributed to the State of Israel Edited by: JV Staff
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even Olim (immigrants to Israel) from English-speaking countries have been awarded the 2017 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize, recognizing Anglos who have made a major contribution to the State of Israel. The honorees include: Professor Benjamin W. Corn, Head of the Institute of Radiotherapy at Ichilov Hospital in the field of Science & Medicine; Beth Steinberg, Director and Co-Founder of Shutaf Inclusion Programs and Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Th ater in the Rough in the field of Community & Non-Profit; Rabbi
Chaim Brovender, Founder and Rosh Yeshiva of WebYeshiva.org in the field of Education; Professor Gerald Steinberg, President of NGO Monitor and Professor of Political Studies at Bar Ilan University in the field of Israel Advocacy; and Yoram Raanan, Contemporary Jewish Artist in the field of Culture, Art & Sports. The Lifetime Achievement Awards were bestowed upon Professor Alice Shalvi for decades of inspiring contributions in shaping the status of women in Israel through education and advocacy and Professor Eliezer Jaffe for his accomplishments in nonprofit and philanthropic giving, raising awareness and support for Israeli citizens in
Professor Gerald Steinberg, President of NGO Monitor and Professor of Political Studies at Bar Ilan University in the field of Israel Advocacy
need. In addition, the Young Leadership Prize has been awarded to Captain Libby Weiss, head of the Social Media Department in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and to Scott Neiss, Founder and Executive Director of the Israel Lacrosse Association. This year’s prizes are sponsored by Sylvan Adams and will be awarded at an officia ceremony in the Knesset on June 26, 2017. Adams, a Nefesh B’Nefesh Oleh and Canadian real estate developer, is committed to developing the State of Israel and is dedicated to showcasing the impact and achievement of Israelis to the world, viewing the Bonei Zion Prize as an integral piece of this mission.
Recipients were chosen by a prestigious panel of committee members in the following categories: Science & Medicine; Community & NonProfit; ducation; Israel Advocacy; Culture, Art & Sports and Young Leadership. Hundreds of Olim from English-speaking countries – including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA - were nominated for the prize. The prize recognizes outstanding Anglo Olim who have helped Israel in a meaningful way by encapsulating the spirit of modern-day Zionism and See Nefesh B’Nefesh Announces , page 36
“Olim from English speaking countries around the world continue to make significant and meaningful contributions to the State of Israel each day. Once again, these Bonei Zion Prize recipients demonstrate that there are no limits on what an Oleh can achieve and the impact one can have,” said Nefesh B’Nefesh Co-Founder and Executive Director Rabbi Yehoshua Fass. “We are proud to be honoring such an extraordinary group of dedicated and Zionistic individuals.”
The Lifetime Achievement Awards were bestowed upon Professor Alice Shalvi for decades of inspiring contributions in shaping the status of women in Israel through education and advocacy
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Coalition Crisis Brewing Over Limited Settlement Building
Poll: Most Israelis Say Judea and Samaria Not ‘Occupied’ By: Andrew Friedman
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ixty-two percent of Jewish Israelis object to the term “occupation” to describe Israel’s presence in Judea and Samaria, a Jerusalem thinktank said Monday. The Peace Index, produced jointly by the Israel Democracy Institute and Tel Aviv University and released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War, also said that a majority of Israelis – 61 percent of Jews and 54 percent of Arabs – agree that de facto, Jerusalem is a divided city. The Index also said that a large majority of the Jewish sector (65%) rejected the idea that Israel should have ceded conquered territories and launched negotiations with the Arab states for a comprehensive peace agreement immediately follow-
The settlement of Ofra in 2012
Sixty-two percent of Jewish Israelis object to the term “occupation” to describe Israel’s presence in Judea and Samaria, a Jerusalem think-tank said Monday.
ing the Six-Day War. Similarly, 55 percent said it would have been “wise” to annex Judea and Samaria following the war. But the study also said that “historic” views do not necessarily translate into pro-set-
tlement positions today. Th Jewish public is evenly split between supporters (44%) and opponents (45%) of the idea that “the time has come for Israel to officia y annex all the territories that were conquered in the war,” and just 51 percent of Israeli Jews believe the policy of building settlements in Judea and Samaria is wise. On the international stage, a large majority – 67 percent – said that Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria “does not contribute”, to one degree or another, to Israel’s diplomatic efforts. On the other hand, 65 percent of Jewish Israelis said that Israel’s control of the region contributes to Israel’s security, as opposed to 29.7 percent who disagreed. (TPS)
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ettlement leaders warned Sunday that the Jewish Home faction could “make trouble” for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu if the government refuses to increase building tenders in Judea and Samaria, but stopped short of saying the party would leave the coalition over the issue. Speaking to the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel said that given the limited building plans in Judea and Samaria, “it is very hard to support this government. Every [building] plan requires five approvals from the prime minister and the defense minister…. We demand normal, reasonable [planning and approval] procedures. “The National Union [faction of the Jewish Home party] decided a month and a half ago that it would allow its MKs the freedom to act according to their understanding of each individual issue, even to the point of creating a coalition crisis. We are planning to carry out our policies. The e are planning committees, there is work to do in the Knesset all the time… we must deal with this crisis while it is still small and not allow it to grow. This is the way Netanyahu operates,” Ariel said. The disagreement stems from news reports that the Civil Ad-
Speaking to the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel said that given the limited building plans in Judea and Samaria, “it is very hard to support this government. Every [building] plan requires five approvals from the prime minister and the defense minister…. We demand normal, reasonable [planning and approval] procedures.” Photo Credit: Israel Blizovski/TPS
ministration’s High Planning Committee will approve up to 2,600 housing units at a hearing on June 7, but a large percentage of the permits will retroactively legalize homes that have already been partly or completely built. In addition, settlement leaders said they were “disappointed” that with the notable exception of approximately 50 homes in Amichai, a new settlement for former residents of Amona, the new permits will be limited to settlement blocs, rather than outlying areas of Judea and Samaria. Prime Minister Binyamin Ne-
tanyahu’s offic said in a statement that “nobody cares more about the settlement enterprise than the prime minister,” and added that there is no building freeze in Judea and Samaria. “Repeating a lie won’t turn it into the truth,” the prime minister’s bureau said. “There is no building freeze. The opposite is true. In the last few months, thousands of homes have been authorized in Judea and Samaria and for the first time in scores of years a new settlement was approved.” See Coalition Crisis Brewing , page 37
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Netanyahu Calls on African Nations to Back Israel
Liberman Attacks Arab MKs Over Israelis Held in Gaza
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rime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on West African nations to change their voting patterns in international forums to refle t their growing ties with Israel. “Our growing bilateral relations should also be refle ted, I believe, in international forums,” Netanyahu told the annual assembly of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Monrovia, Liberia. “I ask for your support in rejecting anti-Israel bias at the United Nations, and in bodies such as the General Assembly, UNESCO and the Human Rights Council,” he added. Netanyahu, the fi st non-African leader ever invited to address the 15-nation forum, said he had made developing ties with Africa one of his top priorities. “I believe in Africa, I believe in its potential – present and future. It is a continent on the rise. Its people are diverse and talented. I have made strengthening our relations one of our top priorities – national and international priorities of the
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
State of Israel,” Netanyahu said. The 24 hour visit to Liberia is Netanyahu’s second trip to Africa in less than a year. In July 2016, he made the fi st trip to Africa by an Israeli prime minister in 29 years and visited four East African countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. In addition, he will meet with Ethiopian prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn in Israel on Tuesday and will return to the continent in late October for a 25-nation Africa-Israel summit in Togo. Netanyahu said Israel want-
ed to share its experience with the governments and peoples of Africa and was ready to send technology survey teams to each of the attending nations to see how they could cooperate with Israel. “In every fiel , our technology is there, it’s ready to work with you to provide solutions to some of the most pressing problems of Africa. We want to help your soil become more fertile, your water reusable, your cities safer, your air cleaner,” Netanyahu said. (TPS)
Hundreds Riot in Kfar Qasem; Arab Sector Declares Strike After Man Shot Dead By: Andrew Friedman
efense Minister Avigdor Liberman slammed Arab MKs Monday over what he called their double standards vis-a-vis Israeli hostages in Gaza and Palestinian civilians in Judea and Samaria. Liberman added that Israel would remain faithful to “basic Jewish values” when dealing with the Palestinians, even when faced with organizations that do not reciprocate. Speaking during a question and answer session on the Knesset fl or, Liberman faced repeated questions about the defense ministry’s efforts to bring about the release of Avera Mengistu, an Israeli citizen of Ethiopian heritage who accidentally crossed into Hamas-held territory in 2014 and has been held incommunicado by Hamas ever since. Liberman blasted the international community and Arab MKs for their persistent focus on Israel’s “occupation” of Judea and Samaria while ignoring the fate of both Mengistu and of civilians in the Gaza Strip. In addition, when asked about Mengistu’s fate by Ethiopian-born MK Avraham Neguise (Likud), Liberman said “two Israeli soldiers and a civilian have been held in Hamas captivity for two years without so much as a visit by the Red
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman slammed Arab MKs Monday over what he called their double standards vis-a-vis Israeli hostages in Gaza and Palestinian civilians in Judea and Samaria. Photo Credit: Hillel Maeir
Cross or even the slightest sign of life whatsoever. [Arab MKs] go on-and-on about the occupation, but on this they are silent. This egs explanation. “In addition, last week three civilians in Gaza were executed, but again – [Arab MKs] were silent. [The Gazans] had no lawyers, no evidence was presented and they were not permitted to defend themselves [yet there was no outcry from this chamber].” Liberman was referring to the execution of three Gaza residents for their alleged role in the assassination of senior Hamas terrorist Mazen Fuqaha who was shot dead outside his home in late March.
Liberman also rejected Neguise’s suggestion that Israel suspend family visits for Palestinian security prisoners until there is at least a minimal sign of life from Mengistu, saying “even when faced with a barbaric terror organization [like Hamas], we will not act like a terror group. We will always remember and preserve our Jewish values, regardless of the other side’s actions.” Liberman also addressed the decision by five Arab countries to sever ties with Qatar earlier Monday, saying the move was a “clear indication” that the Arab world is beginning to internalize the fact See Liberman Attacks Arab , page 38
Rivlin Hosts Christian Supporters of Israel from Around the World
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security guard shot dead a man in the city of Kfar Qasem as hundreds of residents of the Arab city pelted police with stones, torched police cars and a local police station following the arrest of a local man. The Higher Arab Monitoring Committee declared a general strike following the incidents overnight between Monday and Tuesday that left several police offic s wounded. The incident began shortly after 11:30 PM, after police stopped a resident of Kfar Qasem, some 20 kilometers east of Tel Aviv, and asked for identific tion. Police arrested the man after it transpired he was wanted for questioning. A police spokesman said the suspect resisted arrest and attacked office s, and said the detainee was soon joined by about 50 bystanders, who dragged him away. Police successfully re-detained the man but the situation quickly deteriorated as protesters responded with a barrage of stones and set several police cars on fire before attacking and burning down a local police station. A resident of the city, 27-yearold Mahmoud Taha, was shot dead during the incident. Police said that their initial investigation suggests that Taha was killed when a civilian security guard at the police station who feared for his life opened fi e on the protesters. The police stated it would launch a full offici investigation into the matter of
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A security guard shot dead a man in the city of Kfar Qasem as hundreds of residents of the Arab city pelted police with stones, torched police cars and a local police station following the arrest of a local man.
Taha’s death. Police said that throughout the night police offic s attempted to liaise with local official to calm the situation, but Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan slammed Arab Israeli leaders for supporting “anarchy.” “I know of no other country in which politicians speak out about whether a particular arrest is justified or not while also supporting violence against police officers… [that’s not the way it goes in a] democratic country,” Erdan told Army Radio. But members of the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee blamed Prime Minister Netanyahu and Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan both for the killing of an Israeli citizen and for failing to address organized crime in the Arab sector, and declared a general strike in the Arab sector for Wednesday. In addition, the Committee said the Arab community would hold demonstrations at intersections around the country
Tuesday afternoon at 5 pm, and a large demonstration in Kfar Qasem this Saturday. The incident occurred just hours after MK Dov Khenin challenged Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on the Knesset fl or to explain why the security establishment has failed to rein in gun use and street crime in the Arab sector. He said Arab municipal and national officia have asked repeatedly to confis cate guns in the Arab community and for increased, more effective policing, two requests that have gone unanswered. The issue of effective policing in the Arab sector has long been a point of tension between community leaders and police officials In recent months, eight people have been killed in Kfar Qasem, including a double murder last week. Residents of Kfar Qasem shut down the city’s education system this Monday to protest against the police failing to act against local violence. (TPS)
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sraeli President Reuven Rivlin on Tuesday welcomed Christian supporters of Israel from across the globe to his residence in Jerusalem to mark the 50th anniversary of the reunific tion of the holy city following the 1967 Six Day War. The delegation of senior Christian community leaders included representatives of some 200 communities in more than 50 countries, and included around 30 members of parliaments. The visit was organized by Israel's Knesset Christian Caucus and the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast movement. Welcoming his visitors, Rivlin spoke of Jerusalem's pluralism and Israel's desire to live in peace, while emphasizing the Jewish people's connection to the holy land. "The city of Jerusalem, which was once a divided city - is the same city where Jews and Arabs, religious and secular people, find the space to live together, to meet and get to know each other, to build a shared Jerusalem, together," Rivlin said. "Jerusalem for me, is a microcosm of our ability, to live together, Jews, Muslims, Christians. Jerusalem is holy to everyone of faith. And Israel is proud to stand by the right of everyone to worship God as they believe."
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Tuesday welcomed Christian supporters of Israel from across the globe to his residence in Jerusalem to mark the 50th anniversary of the reunification of the holy city following the 1967 Six Day War.
"We are asking our friends, our neighbors, our opponents, our enemies to understand that the Jewish people have returned home, and this is a fact," he said, adding that after 50 years, "today, I have the right to be free in my city." "Perhaps today, as we mark half a century since the city was reunited, the time has come to bring peace to Jerusalem," he urged. Addressing the delegation, chairman of the Knesset Christian Caucus MK Robert Ilatov called on Christian communities worldwide "to stand, support, and pray for Jerusalem." "People of faith must take it upon themselves to educate
on behalf of Jerusalem, to their friends, community leaders, and policy makers," he said. "Let’s stand together, and build, invest, and bless Israel." Speaking on behalf of the visiting delegates, Swedish member of parliament Lars Adaktusson urged supporters of Israel to be vocal against what he said was "anti-Israel bias" in Europe. "The European public for a long time has been living with the impression of Israel as the source of all problems, while the Palestinians have been represented by peace loving and trust worthy leaders, without any responsibility for violence or terSee Rivlin Hosts Christian , page 37
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Terror in London Touches Us All
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e are a nation in turmoil. We are free speech and open dialogue among those who hopelessly divided politically and have diverse opinions on topics ranging along race, morally. Colleges are chasing white eating habits, politics, religion, sex, marriage, imstudents and professors off campuses migration and on and on? What can bring us all so that students "of color" can have a day or two together as one nation, accepting our differences without the feeling of oppression. Free speech in openly, freely and without rancor and hate? It would be very easy to simply our communities and throw in the towel and universities is as dead give in to the crumbling as a door nail. Conof our democracy leavservatives cannot hold ing us wide open to an rallies without the irrational election or Radical Left shutting even a revolution placthem down, drowning ing a Castro or Chavez them out with threats, type into power. Citicurses or bullhorns. zens of a rational mindThe Hollywood-Enset must start to speak tertainment mob calls out openly and bravely for the beheading of calling for the return of President Trump. A top Police shoot and kill one of the terrorists involved unrestricted speech, the Democrat House mem- in the deadly attack in Central London right to assemble peaceber calls Republicans "scumbags." At Notre Dame, when Vice President fully and democratically and the return of leaderMike Pence was delivering the commencement ship to our universities. And lastly but perhaps the address to graduates, he was booed, students stood most critical.....having our electorate mature to the and turned their backs on him and hundreds of point where they select our elected official not by others walked out. And he was a former governor party preference but by qualific tions so that our of Indiana where that school proudly stands. Th leadership can once again focus on guiding our napride of Notre Dame is gone. Sadly, it is not alone tion back to where it once was: the envy of the rest of the world and the pride of American citizens. Let among our colleges. So, what can be done to reclaim democracy, us all pray........
Celebrating Israel on her 69th B-Day in NY Style
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his past Sunday was a glorious one for all ened a bit by groups, especially Jewish ones, prosupporters of Israel in NYC. Thousands testing Israel's policies and existence. Disruption of marchers and tens of thousands, both activists from IfNotNow, a Jewish anti-establishChristians and Jews lined Fifth Avenue ment group attempted to block the route carrying as the city celebrated the annual Celebrate Isra- signs reading, "No Celebration of Occupation!" el Parade. School age kids from yeshivas, Jewish Police kept them apart from the paraders. Th day schools and senior citizens all gathered under notorious anti-Israel Jewish group, Jewish Voice for Peace coordinated overcast skies to show more than 100 counter their appreciation to demonstrators. One of and thankfulness for their groups blocked the state of Israel. Th deBlasio and his confi st row, leading the tingent, protesting the parade were the usual NYPD's long-standing prominent politicos, positive relationship such as Mayor deBlawith Israeli securisio, Senator Schumer ty. Strange that these and former New York knuckleheads want to Giants running back limit their own police Tiki Barber was an This past Sunday was a glorious one for all from protecting them honorary grand mar- supporters of Israel in NYC. Thousands lined from the likes of the shal. This parade was Fifth Avenue as the city celebrated the annual terror now being informerly known as the Celebrate Israel Parade fli ted on Europe. And Salute to Israel Parade and marks the birth of the Jewish state in 1948. to add to the lunacy of these protests, another Basically, the day celebrates the miracle not only gang of queer Jews staged a sit-in to disrupt the of the formation of Israel but its peoples' human- parade's LGBTQ contingent. Th y held up signs itarian accomplishments in the field of medicine, reading, "No pride in apartheid" and "Queer Jews technology, literature and on and on that they for a free Palestine." Let these groups of Jews have contributed to humanity (with little thanks) "HANG OUT" in Iran, Palestine and other nations that would be more than willing to let them while under constant threats of annihilation. But the joy and celebratory mood were damp- "Swing" in the breeze.
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udos to and G-d bless the organization, ACT for America, and its founder Brigitte Gabriel for organizing anti-sharia rallies throughout the U.S. on June 10th. The NYC event will take place at Foley Square at 10AM. The e nationwide assemblies labeled, "March Against Sharia-March for Human Rights" will be attempts to educate the public to the goals of Radical Islam. Scott Presler, one of the organizers of the events said, "TheLeft will try to paint the rallies as 'Islamophobic' and anti-Muslim, because that's what the Left always does in its defense of the Islamist agenda. If radical leftists want to hold counter protests in favor of, let's say, female mutilation, the cutting off of hands of thieves and the death penalty for former Muslims who have left the faith, they are more than welcome to do so," he said. We have to go no further than the news reports just this past weekend from London concerning the third Islamic terror attack in that country within just two months. Europe is currently reeling from the violence spurred on by those who fervently believe that the only way to bring
peace to the world is through remaking it into a religious Caliphate governed by sharia law. In that already beleaguered continent it is already a violation punishable by incarceration for anyone to even speak negatively about Islam, its founder or its laws (sharia). Geert Wilder, the Dutch legislator who has already stood trial in that nation for denigrating the violence of Muslims claims that "speaking the truth in Europe is now considered illegal if it concerns the laws of Islam (sharia)." Just this past week, Muslims by the hundreds blocked the street in front of Trump Towers in the city by holding prayer services for the holy month of Ramadan. Fifth Avenue and 57th St. is one of the most crowded intersections in the city and since there are numerous mosques in town in which to pray, the message was evidently sent to President Trump about how Muslims feel about his intent to stomp out Islamic terror in our country. All the more reason for us all to stand behind our duly elected leader to show our support for his outspoken intent to protect us from the same terrorism enveloping England and Europe no matter from which religion it stems.
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Letters to the Editor Celebrating the 129th Anniversary of Katz’s Deli Dear Editor: Congratulations to Katz's Delicatessen on your 129th Anniversary! Eating at Katz’s Delicatessen is a religious experience for those who enjoy great deli. Forget the fancy tablecloths, waiters and sparkling bottled water in other restaurants. Go to the Manhattan Lower Eastside of our ancestors to enjoy authentic New York food eaten by generations of Big Apple residents. Your bubbee would be proud. Take a day free from worrying about cholesterol and your weight to enjoy life! When out-of-town friends or family come to visit, they always insist we go to Katz’s for a great lunch. There is no equivalent to Katz’s deli-style good grub. Don’t forget to stuff a dollar in the tip cup for the counterman who serves you. Your reward will be a great sample of what’s to come. In front of your eyes while you salivate in anticipation, he will build a sandwich requiring two hands to eat.
The restaurant is a trip down memory lane, with photographs of celebrities from different eras. You can learn more about our past history at Katz’s than visiting any local museum. The list of all the famous customers who have visited Katz’s over the many decades is amazing. Look closely at the back of some chairs. Perhaps a former president or two or some other famous individual used the same seat. Every winning politician in decades has made a campaign stop at Katz’s! The portions and quality continue to be one of the best buys in New York today. Anyone still hungry after dining there must have a tapeworm! Let’s hope the continuing redevelopment of this neighborhood doesn’t also overrun Katz’s as well! Sincerely, Larry Penner
Is the Political System “Broken”? Dear Editor: Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. (Albert Einstein) A year ago if I would of asked of you ‘how are things doing’ you would said the system is broken. Two years ago the reply would have been the system is broken. Three years ago.. In a year from now it will be the same in all likelihood. Unless we get up, get out ,and do what needs to be done. We all want our town to be greater. It should be greater. Elections are here again. Many of you are jaded? If we vote for a superior slate, now that we've been given the chance, it will soon be a mum oiver. Many are numb? Like Bnei Yisroel in Mitzra'im when Moshe came? Wake Up! Or we'll miss our opportunity! The oligarchs who control the town tell us continuously how wonderful the public is, but when it comes to speaking to Tren-
ton on behalf of the BOE or any other , their invariable excuse for our problems is that the system is broken. They never say that to the voters however. Because? They wish to stay in office. They turn around and instantaneously give us their cheery smile and speak about sunshine. We expect more from Lakewood We ought to. In our hearts we feel it ought to be so much grander. And it could be. Every positive change will demand taking a sort of leap of faith, whether personal , communal or electoral. It will require going beyond the lethargy we’ve gotten used to, our default comfort zone. Go ask any therapist, mashgiach or statesman. This is how all progress comes if it is to come .. May we merit together through our collective activism the fulfillment of Michah 4:4 Sincerely Rabbi Y. Cohen Toronto
Wants Infrastructure Improvements in Lakewood Dear Editor, Over the years, there seems to have been a push by the township to increase housing in Lakewood. In my opinion, although it is important to look to the future, it is also important to look back and take note that there has been too much eort put into increasing housing and not enough emphasis placed on improving the infrastructure. I feel that this has to be reversed in or-
der for there to be a proper correction in town. Going forward, the boards and the committee must take a forceful stance against new housing. Variances should only be granted on very rare occasions. No more spot zoning should take place in Lakewood. Sincerely, Avraham Sharaby Republican Candidate for Lakewood Township Committee
The JV’s “Great” Coverage of Trump’s Trip Dear Editor: I must say that the coverage that the Jewish Voice provided for President Trump’s visit to Israel was beyond remarkable. While most news publications gave the story short shrift and a kind of abridged rendition, the Jewish Voice really went above and beyond the call of journalistic duty by offering the reader not only a main
story but seven different sidebar stories; all equally interesting. I can tell you that I and others really got a lot out of the president’s first international sojourn. We are very thankful that President Trump put Israel on the top of his international agenda and that the Jewish Voice was there to cover it. Sincerely Max Amster
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An Arab NATO? Be Careful What You Wish For By: Raymond Stock
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resident Donald Trump reportedly landed in Saudi Arabia several weeks ago with dreams of forming an "Arab NATO" to fi ht the Sunni Islamist terrorists in the Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda (AQ) as well as Shi'ite Islamist Iran. In an historic speech at the fi st Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh on May 21, he rightly named the main enemy as Islamist ideology, and boldly rallied the heads of the Arab and Muslim worlds to unite to take up the fi ht themselves.
Indeed, any Arab NATO must ultimately include Russian satellite Syria, plus Iraq, both fatally bound to Iran and consumed by internal confli t. Th ugh his "Arab NATO" idea was getting a lot of media buzz for some weeks prior to his maiden trip abroad as president, he did not mention it in his address to the 55 leaders in Riyadh. However, according to the London-based Arabic newspaper Asharq al-Awsat, Trump pushed the concept with "several Arab leaders." The idea apparently aroused interest at Thursday's NATO summit in Brussels, which Trump attended.
"The plan is moving forward and is being studied," a diplomat told the paper, which said the proposed new organization will be called the Middle East Treaty Organization (METO). The name has an eerie history. In 1955, Great Britain, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Turkey, backed by the U.S., founded the first Middle East Treaty Organization – dubbed the Baghdad Pact – to oppose the spread of Soviet influence and radical Arab nationalism, then emanating from the Egypt of fi ebrand dictator Gamal Abdel-Nasser. The fatal moment for that alliance came early, in the violent overthrow of the British-backed Iraqi monarchy by Arab nationalists in 1958. METO, renamed the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO), then moved to Ankara, where it sputtered on toothlessly until its death with the Iranian Revolution in 1979. A coup in either Cairo or Riyadh, unlikely now but always possible, could undo any arrangement in a femtosecond (one quadrillionth of a second, established by the late Egyptian-American scientist Ahmed Zewail, who won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1999.) The new METO appears to be different from the Islamic Military Alliance, originally proclaimed by the Saudis in 2015, which then seemed to vanish as mysteriously as the army of Persian King Cambyses II, lost on a trek to the Egyptian oasis of Siwa
circa 524 B.C. The Riyadh Declaration, issued by Saudi King Salman following the latest summit, claimed the leaders of the nations that took part had pledged a force of 34,000 "reserve" troops to fi ht terrorism--though the leaders were apparently not consulted in issuing the statement.
tion to confront IS, in which but a handful of Middle East partners—primarily Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the ever-ambivalent, more and more Islamist Turkey—have really shouldered the burden. In fact, Trump's vaguely-flo ted concept appears riddled with
According to the London-based Arabic newspaper Asharq alAwsat, Trump privately pressed Arab leaders to form a NATO-like alliance during his visit to the region a few weeks ago
Whatever its name, some sort of new military architecture is defin tely needed to deal with these threats. The retically, there are some other options already in existence that could be adapted for purpose, but all are seriously fl wed. For example, there is the largely feckless, Cairo-based, 22-member Arab League— whose member states often don't get along, big league. Then there is President Barack Obama's alleged 60-nation coali-
problems that show how an administration so much better than its predecessors at diagnosing the problem (the threat of Islamism, not just terrorism), still suffers from wishful thinking about the region. One line in Trump's speech at the summit perhaps reveals the conundrum, "The Lebanese Army is hunting ISS operatives who try to infi trate their territory." That may be true, but the same Lebanese Army is itself infi trated
by, and cooperates with, Hezbollah – which Trump correctly castigated in the same speech. Indeed, any Arab NATO must ultimately include Russian satellite Syria, plus Iraq, both fatally bound to Iran and consumed by internal confli t. As this writer noted in a recent foxnews.com op-ed ("Trump Told the Truth in Saudi Arabia. What Happens Next Could Be Interesting," May 24), the Saudi king, Salman, and Egypt's president, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, along with Trump, may form an Arab-based triumvirate to lead the resistance to Sunni and Shi'ite jihadism. But Trump's idea is to put Saudi Arabia in charge of the organization, when Egypt is the traditional leader of the Arab states. And Egypt—driven to seek massive Russian military assistance for the first time since 1972 by Obama's suspension of most of our annual aid to Cairo in 2013 (since resumed with more strings attached)—refuses to intervene in Syria and balks at confronting Russia's BFF, Iran. Then again, the Russia angle might not even bother Trump, who has formerly praised President Vladimir Putin, and is still generally soft on Moscow, which has shown no genuine interest in fi hting IS, despite claims to the contrary. So beyond the rhetorical level, it mainly boils down to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), an organization which already has a
limited military dimension--plus perhaps Jordan, already playing a key role in fi hting IS and AQ, and officially at peace with the Jewish State, but hampered by the prominent role of the opposition Muslim Brotherhood and ties to its Palestinian branch, Hamas. The GCC states might informally fli t with our strongest ally Israel, but are a long way from formal recognition yet, despite having occasionally open commercial, and quasi-diplomatic, relations at times. Any alignment that could turn into a heavily-armed coalition against Israel should be pondered deeply fi st. Most problematic is Qatar— notorious for funding Islamists from Libya to Egypt to Syria, from Gaza to Afghanistan (including Hamas and the Taliban), though it also hosts America's Central Command. Yet the quest for Arab unity, a mirage since the heady days of Nasser, who brought about the greatest Arab defeat in history in 1967 after waging a futile war in Yemen, continues. As does the hope for a better vision to replace Nasser's--and the even darker dreams of the Islamists--though the magic formula has yet to be found. (MIDDLE EAST FORUM)
Raymond Stock, a Shillman-Ginsburg Writing Fellow at the Middle East Forum and Instructor of Arabic at Louisiana State University, spent twenty years in Egypt, and was deported by the Mubarak regime in 2010.
The Attack on Wonder Woman – Lebanon Bans “The Israeli Soldier Film” By: Lloyd Billingsley
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fter its fi st day in U.S. theaters Friday, Wonder Woman was pushing close to $100 million in gross box offic returns, and overseas the response was already strong. According to Variety, Wonder Woman earned $18.7 million in 37 international markets through Thursday, even before the film opened in China. Th foreign markets included Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait, but not Lebanon, which banned Wonder Woman because of its star, Gal Gadot. “First and foremost, she is Israeli,” Rania Masri, told reporters. Masri is with the Campaign to Boycott Supporters of Israel-Lebanon, the social media group supporting the ban on Wonder Woman. “We don’t distinguish between a good Israeli and a bad Israeli,” Masri helpfully explained, but as it turns out, there’s more to this than undisguised bigotry based on national origin.
Nobody supports a ban on movies produced in Lebanon, and there is no global campaign to wipe out the nation of Lebanon Like most Israelis, Gal Gadot served in her country’s armed forces. Th t is a problem for Lebanon, which calls Wonder
Woman the “Israeli soldier” film even though it is an American movie from Warner Brothers. As it happens, Gadot has already appeared in other movies duly screened in Lebanon, such as Furious 7 and Batman Versus Superman: Dawn of Justice. So there’s more to it still. The real reason for Lebanon’s current ban may be Gadot’s 2014 Instagram post, in which she wrote: “I am sending my love and prayers to my fellow Israeli citizens. Especially to all the boys and girls who are risking their lives protecting my country against the horrific acts conducted by Hamas, who are hiding like cowards behind women and children ... We shall overcome!!! Shabbat Shalom! #weareright #freegazafromhamas #stopterror #coexistance #loveidf ”” In this message, Gal Gadot, 32, expresses no hostility to Lebanon, which considers itself at war with Israel. The actress’ target is Hamas, a terrorist organization, and she dares to celebrate those who fi ht it, and push for victory over them. In other posts she has also boasted about the army training her for Hollywood, and the Lebanese government wants to punish that sort of free expression. Lebanese blogger Elie Fares told reporters that if the ban made “the least of sense,” they would have done it a year ago when the trailer was released. After the film was green-lighted for release, the ban on Wonder
Woman hands “massive fin ncial losses to the Lebanese company that won its distribution rights.” Paul Dergarabedian, senior box offic analyst for comScore told USA Today the ban is “more a commentary on the state of world aff irs.” Such controversy, he said, “only raises awareness
ty Jenkins no less. Actors such as Alec Baldwin, Sean Penn, and Danny Glover also failed to step up. On the other hand, the Hollywood left only supports women through whose plight the United States, its allies and the West can be denounced. So the silence of the leftist lambs was predictable.
don’t distinguish between good and bad Egyptians.” Nobody supports a ban on movies produced in Lebanon, and there is no global campaign to wipe out the nation of Lebanon. American university campuses do not provide safe spaces for groups such as Students for Justice in Lebanon, calling for
Like most Israelis, Gal Gadot served in her country’s armed forces. That is a problem for Lebanon, which calls Wonder Woman the “Israeli soldier” film, even though it is an American movie from Warner Brothers
for the film” Dergarabedian predicted Wonder Woman will be “a monster hit this weekend.” Even so, viewers and critics alike have cause for refle tion. News articles on the ban were missing statements from actresses such as Meryl Streep, Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Fonda and Barbara Streisand. None seemed at pains to offer support for Gal Gadot, in a film directed by Pat-
Journalists will have a hard time findi g cases of Israel or the United States banning any film because its star was Lebanese. Performers such as Danny Th mas and Paul Anka never suffered for their Lebanese ancestry. No western nation banned Doctor Zhivago because the male star, Omar Sharif, was an Egyptian, and nobody said, in the style of Rania Masri, “we
divestment, economic boycotts and such. Israel has often tangled with Lebanon, which has confli ts of its own. In 1983, U.S. Marines were part of a force to oversee Palestinian withdrawal from Lebanon. A suicide bomber killed 241 Marines in their Beirut barracks, and 58 French soldiers in a separate attack. It was also in Lebanon
where in 1984 Islamic terrorists gunned down American University of Beirut president Malcolm Kerr. He was the father of Steve Kerr, whose Golden State Warriors again contend for the NBA championship. Tho e deadly terrorist attacks sparked no campaign to ban Lebanese products or movies. Countries dominated by Muslims do not exactly boast a strong record in movie production, and movies with Islamic themes pose a particular problem, as Richard Grenier noted in The Marrakesh One-Two. The model for that story was Th Message (1976), starring Anthony Quinn and subtitled The Story of Islam. Director Moustapha Akkad, a Syrian who had worked with Sam Peckinpah, suggested the presence of Mohammed with a shadow. Orthodox Muslims denounced the film and the Nation of Islam took hostages. Akkad went on to make millions on the “Halloween” horror movies but was killed by a terrorist bomb in Jordan in 2005. When Turner Classic Movies ran The Message in 2012, it touched off no protests anywhere. The United States and its allies do not ban movies about Muslims, directed by Muslims and starring Muslims. Lebanon bans a movie because the star is an Israeli and as supporters of the ban say, “we don’t distinguish between a good Israeli and a bad Israeli.” (FRONT PAGE MAG)
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Can We Accept Islamic Terror as the New Normal? By: Nonie Darwish
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fter terror attacks, we often hear from Western media and politicians that we must accept terrorist attacks as the "new normal." For Western citizens, this phrase is dangerous. Islam's doctrine of jihad, expansion and dawah (Islamic outreach, proselytizing) rely heavily on the use of both terror and luring. Targhib wal tarhib is an Islamic doctrine that means "seducing (luring) and terrorizing" as a tool for dawah, to conquer nations and force citizens to submit to Islamic law, sharia. It amounts to manipulating the instinctive parts of the human brain with extreme opposing pressures of pleasure and pain — rewarding, then severely punishing — to brainwash people into complying with Islam. Most ordinary Muslims are not even aware of this doctrine, but Islamic books have been written about it. Mainstream Muslim sheikhs such as Salman Al Awda have discussed it on Al Jazeera TV. On a show called "Sharia and Life," Al Awda recommended using extremes "to exaggerate... reward and punishment, morally and materially... in both directions". "The use of terror under this doctrine,"' he said, "is a legitimate sharia obligation." People in the West think of terror as something that Islamic
jihadists infli t on non-Muslims, and it is. But terror is also the mechanism for ensuring compliance within Islam. Under Islamic law, jihadists who evade performing jihad are to be killed. Terror is thus the threat that keeps jihadists on their missions, and that make ordinary Muslims obey sharia. An online course for recruiting jihadists contains this description: "Individual Dawa depends on eliciting emotional responses from recruits (and building a personal relationship). Abu 'Amr's approach illustrates a recruitment concept called al-targhib wa'l-tarhib, which is a carrot-and-stick technique of extolling the benefits of action while explaining the frightening costs of inaction. The concept was introduced in the Qur'an and is discussed by many Islamic thinkers exploring the best way to call people to Islam (several scholars, for example, have written books titled al-targhib wa'l-tarhib). According to Abu 'Amr, recruiters should apply the concept throughout the recruitment process, but emphasize the benefits of action early in the process and the costs of inaction later." In other words, recruiters of jihadists should start by emphasizing the "good stuff" fi st, the "lure" — the future glory, supremacy and fulfillme t of every lustful wish, such as virgins
in heaven. Later, they should threaten the recruits with "terror" and shame — the consequence if they fail to participate in jihad. Part of the tarhib or "terrorizing" side of this doctrine is to make a cruel example of those who do not comply with the requirements of Islam. Th t is the reason Muslim countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, and
so-called "moderate" Muslim countries. Islam has been using these "pleasure and pain" brainwashing techniques, and cruel and unusual punishment, from its inception and until today. While the Bible — the Western Judeo-Christian tradition — is in harmony with, and nurtures, kindness in human nature, Is-
relations; in how Islamic governments operate and how people of authority, in general, treat the people under them. The Islamic doctrine of "lure and terror" has produced a culture of toxic extremes: distrust and fear, pride and shame, permission to lie ("taqiyya"), and rejecting taking responsibility for one's actions.
Counter terrorism officers march near the scene of Saturday night’s London Bridge terrorist attack
entities such as ISIS, intentionally hold ceremonial public beheadings, flo gings, and amputation of limbs. Countries such as Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey are more discrete, but they tolerate and support honor killings; killing apostates; beating women and children, and torture and murder in their jails. Th doctrine of targhib and tarhib is alive and well, not just in Islamic theocracies but also in the
lam does the opposite: it uses the human instincts for self-preservation and survival to break the people's will and brainwash them into slavish obedience. Like the majority of Muslims, I never heard of this foundational Islamic doctrine when I was growing up in Egypt, but have felt the impact of this doctrine on my life — in every aspect of Islamic culture; in Islamic preaching, in my Islamic family
Having lived most of my life under Islam, I am sad to say that people the West calls "moderate Muslims" are frequently, in fact, citizens who have learned to live with and accept terror as normal. For centuries, many have made excuses for terror, condemned victims of terror, remained silent or equivocal, and have even compromised with the terrorists to survive. The Islamic culture in which I lived looked the other
way when women were beaten. When girls were honor-murdered, the question was "what did she do? " instead of "how could that be?" When Christians were killed and persecuted, many blamed the Christians for their own persecution at the hands of Muslims. The normal Islamic response to terror became: "None of my business." And now the Islamic doctrine of Targhib wal Tarhib, has moved to the West and aims at changing Western humanistic culture. It would replace respect for human rights, caring for one's neighbor and the values of freedom and peace, with the values of bondage, terror, tyranny and fear. Islamic jihad has always counted on people in conquered lands eventually to yield, give up and accept terrorism as part of life, similar to natural disasters, earthquakes and fl ods. It did not take long for the Islamic doctrine of Targhib wal Tarhib to work on the psyche of Western leaders and media, who are now telling us to live with it as the "new normal." Islam counts on turning everyone into "moderate" Muslims who will eventually look the other way when terror happens to the person next to you. (GATESTONE INSTITUTE)
Nonie Darwish, born and raised in Egypt, is the author of "Wholly Different; Why I chose Biblical Values Over Islamic Values."
The Trump-Haley Effect at the United Nations What caused the UN Secretary General and Norway to call out depraved Palestinian behavior? By: Ari Lieberman
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t has become routine for Palestinians to name public places, including streets, schools, parks and public squares after hard core terrorists convicted of the most heinous offenses. Over the years, Israel has vigorously protested these outrages to the European Union, the United Nations, and the United States. The latter, particularly under the Obama administration, offered faux sympathy and little else, while the UN and EU were routinely dismissive of Israel’s objections. In the eyes of the UN and EU, the Palestinians could do no wrong and the Obama administration, by its deafening silence, gravitated toward this obscene position. This shocking inaction further encouraged the Palestinians to engage in what can only be described as depraved and aberrant behavior.
In 1978, Mughrabi along with seven other Arab terrorists commandeered a bus packed with civilians and mercilessly murdered 37 people, including 12 children. But on May 28, something strange but surprisingly decent happened at the UN. UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stinging rebuke to the
Ki-moon, Guterres has made and tellingly noted that, “the statements and taken actions modern form of anti-Semitism demonstrating a more balanced, is the denial of the existence of Palestinian Authority for nam- similar rebuke to the Palestinian nuanced approach to the Ar- the State of Israel.” In addition, the relentless ing a women’s center after Dalal Authority demanding not only ab-Israeli confli t. For example Mughrabi, a notorious terror- the removal of the Norwegian in March, he rejected a UN re- surge of radical Islamic terist. In 1978, Mughrabi along logo but the return of all Nor- port authored by an Israel-hat- rorism in Europe has likely with seven other Arab terrorists wegian funds earmarked for the ing conspiracy theorist that ped- produced an increased level of dled the banal and false claim empathy with Israel. Moreover, commandeered a bus packed project. with civilians and mercilessly murdered 37 people, including 12 children. For the Palestinians, this act of debauchery warranted praise and Mughrabi was elevated to the status of heroine and martyr. On May 26, the watchdog group, Palestinian Media Watch revealed that a women’s center named after Mughrabi in the Arab town of Burqa was constructed with funds provided by the UN and Norway. A prominent sign posted on the building bore the logos of the Palestinian Authority, the UN and Norway. Worse yet, PMW quoted a village council member who stated Judging by this past week’s swift action by the UN Secretary General and Norway, it appears that that “the center will focus espe- the Trump-Haley, one-two combo is having the desired effect. cially on the history of the strugA statement released by Borge that Israel practices apartheid nations affected by terrorism gle of Martyr Dalal Mughrabi and on presenting it to the Brende, Norway’s Minister of and had the report removed have reached out to Israel and youth groups, and…constitutes Foreign Aff irs, was unusual- from the UN’s website. Short- sought its expertise. Only the the beginning of the launch of ly harsh in tone and content. It ly thereafter, a top officia that most radical and anti-Semitic of enrichment activities regarding called the Palestinian “glorifica headed the commission which Europe’s leaders, like Sweden’s the history of the Palestinian tion of terrorist attacks…com- issued the report resigned. That Deputy Prime Minister Margot pletely unacceptable” and noted same month, he publicly reit- Wallström and British Labor struggle.” Upon learning of the outrage, that “Norway will not allow it- erated recognition of ancient Party head, Jeremy Corbyn, a spokesperson for Guterres re- self to be associated with insti- historical and religious Jewish still differentiate between Israeli leased a statement that termed tutions that take the names of ties to Jerusalem. This was seen blood and blood spilled in Westthe naming “offensive” and “un- terrorists in this way [and] will as a rebuke to UN bodies like ern Europe. But perhaps the single most acceptable” and described it as a not accept the use of Norwegian UNESCO, which had sought to “glorific tion of terrorism” and aid funding for such purposes.” sever that nexus. In an address influential factor for the positive So what led to this sudden, to the World Jewish Congress change in attitude lies with Presan “obstacle to peace.” Guterres also demanded the immediate drastic change in attitude? The e in April, Guterres stated that ident Donald Trump and Amer“Israel needs to be treated like ica’s ambassador to the UN, Nikremoval of the UN’s logo. Just are likely three causes. Unlike his predecessor Ban any other UN member state,” ki Haley. From the moment he two days prior, Norway issued a
was elected, Trump made clear that he would no longer tolerate the UN’s inequitable practices and shoddy treatment of Israel. He could not have picked a better emissary than Nikki Haley to carry out America’s new and robust approach toward rectifying a long-standing, systemic UN problem. At every opportunity and in every forum and venue, Haley has made clear that the United States will not sit idly by while one of its most important allies and only Mideast democracy is mercilessly attacked and vilified by assorted despots and dictators, while other nations with abysmal human rights records are allowed to go unchallenged. Haley has made clear to UN member states that “there’s a new sheriff in town” and that sheriff is “taking names.” Judging by this past week’s swift action by the UN Secretary General and Norway, it appears that the Trump-Haley, one-two combo is having the desired effect. Haley’s continued pressure at the UN is all but certain to produce more positive outcomes but it is still an uphill battle given the level of long-standing and embedded vitriol which still prevails in that cesspool of depravity. (FRONT PAGE MAG)
Ari Lieberman is an attorney and former prosecutor who has authored numerous articles and publications on matters concerning the Middle East and is considered an authority on geo-political and military developments aff cting the region
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My Evening with the Rebbe – Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson By: Phyllis Chesler
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o-authors Boruch Oberlander and Elkanah Shmotkin have just published a massive, 543 page tome about the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson.Titled Early Years: 1902-1929, it is filled with pictures of handwritten and typed letters, (in Yiddish, Hebrew, German, Russian, maybe Polish, and English); photos of post-stamped envelopes, synagogues, hotels, and homes; photos of friends, relatives, esteemed rabbis; and passport photos, city-street maps, and the names of European cities where Jews once flourished and from which Jews also had to flee— nd blessed letters from Palestine/Israel. The documents are described very carefully, beautifully, and lovingly. The co-authors insist that they did not wish to draw conclusions. Their goal was to gather this missing evidence, (which took them 15 years), and to present it. The interpretations are ours to make. And how, exactly, you might wonder, did this book come into my possession? Last night, my friend and shul mate, Daniele Lassner, took me along with her to a lecture that the authors were giving at KJ (Kehilath Jeshurun), a mere ten blocks away. And there they all were, the sweet-tempered, smiling Chabadniks, in their black hats, beards, and frock coats,
the incredibly young and the not-so-young shluchim that the Rebbe fi st sent forth so long ago to the far-flung corners of the earth—and still they keep coming and going forth. Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz welcomed us; Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski shared some memories and Torah knowledge; Rabbi Jacob J. Schachter shared memories and Torah knowledge, introduced the authors, and asked them questions. Allow me to share some memories of my own. I met the Rebbe fift years ago, in 1967, although I am not exactly sure what month it was. My father z’l, had died in February. My mother, z”l, a very practical and industrious woman had, uncharacteristically, decided that the “evil eye” was on our family because three tragedies had occurred during snowstorms. The Hasidim lined the hallway to the Rebbe’s offic and nearly shrank into the wall itself as two woman passed them by. The e he sat, he had the kindest, most piercing, very psychic eyes; I remember them as blue, but wonder if that could be true. In any event, there was my tough, uncompromising, take-charge mother, a new widow, going it alone, pouring out her usually hidden heart to a stranger. He briefly questioned each of my two brothers. He then asked me how I was. I told him that I was in graduate school and
working hard. The Rebbe listened, thought for only a moment, then assured my mother that no, the evil eye was not upon us—and she instantly believed him. Her worries on that score were over. Thi transformation astounded me.
I was privileged to meet her mother, among the seventh generation of descendants, and together, they showed me some memorabilia that had belonged to the Baal Shem Tov--that they were about to turn over to a Museum in Tel Aviv. I remember a hannukiah, and perhaps one or two other precious items.
Co-authors Boruch Oberlander and Elkanah Shmotkin have just published a massive, 543 page tome about the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Titled Early Years: 1902-1929
He smiled--and then he turned to my mother and answered her unasked question. The Rebbe said: “Don’t worry, she’ll be alright.” His eyes literally seemed to twinkle. Six years later, at the end of 1973, I married an Israeli man whose mother is among the eighth generation of descendants of the Baal Shem Tov.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe as a young child
Thus, my son, my beloved son, the best possible son, Ariel David, is among the tenth generation of Baal Shem Tov descendants. Did the Rebbe forsee any of this? Is that even possible? Well, why not…and, my son’s Israe-
li father, a sabra, a “legal” Jew, born after the state of Israel had come into existence, was born on the same day, (many years apart), on which my father died. Is this a sign, a gift-- r merely a coincidence? As we were waiting for the panel to begin, various women came by to say hello; it was so haimisch, a little bit like living in a village. And then a sweet, sweet, upper east side Chabad rabbi, Shmuel Metzger, who runs the pre-school that my granddaughters attended came over. We chatted. He said: “Come for Shabbos. You’re a blue blood, so to speak.” “No, dear Rabbi, that’s my son and although he’s not a Hasid, he has a very special sweetness. Maybe it is in his blood…. My third Lubavitcher memory is this: When I returned to New York after experiencing the fi st major UN-sponsored “pogrom” against the Jewish state in Copenhagen,1980, I needed to be with “out” Jews, people who were obviously Jewish and religiously so. I began to haunt Crown Heights. Soon , I had some splendid and rather hilarious Shabbos invitations. For example, I would invariably be seated next to a former feminist who had once worked on the Alaska pipeline but who had since “found God.” Or, next to a former rebel and Buddhist who had now returned to her roots. Alas, this was all a bit heavy-handed for
the likes of me and when I asked to study Torah with the woman who taught women—she scared me off. Unlike the Shabbos warmth, which was all-enveloping, she looked me over suspiciously and asked me if I was drawn to the community. I said I was. She said: “You are merely experiencing the consequences of lawfulness. Do you really want to study the law? Are you ready to change your ways?” She made it sound so demanding, so forbidding, so….. Episcopalian, that I reluctantly bowed out and went on my way. Still, the Rebbe had seen something. By the late 1980s, I had found my chevrutah, Rivka Haut, and began Torah study with her; our partnership would last for a quarter-century. By the early 21st century, I had also found a modern Orthodox shul, Orach Chaim, headed by a Talmud Chacham, Rabbi Michael Shmidman who is also a modern scholar with a very sweet disposition and the most welcoming Rebbitzen, Chai. He is now retired and is still the senior Rabbi but our new and much younger Rabbi, Ben Skydell, is quite a passionate scholar whose class I attend religiously every week. There’s more to tell—but I wanted to share at least this much with my readers who have not heard my voice for quite a while because I am working on three book deadlines at once.
New Book Disarms Israel’s Revisionist Detractors By: Paul Miller
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hose who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” wrote philosopher George Santayana in 1905. Today, Western civilization’s impaired memory is only part of a bigger problem. From the United Nations to university campuses, when history confli ts with progressives’ agenda, they simply change the past. Disparate leftist forces, banded together by “intersectionality,” stake their legitimacy on a history they’ve revised to suit their purposes. No past is more under siege than the history of the Jewish people and their connection to the land of Israel. While countless books have been written on Judaism’s connection to the Holy Land, author David Brog’s recent release, “Reclaiming Israel's History: Roots, Rights, and the Struggle for Peace,” may be the most important book on the subject written in a post-9/11 world. Full disclosure: I have interviewed Mr. Brog numerous times in his capacities as founding director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI) and executive director of the Maccabee Task Force. I have always found his no-holds-barred perspective refreshingly honest. It’s that same approach to his writing that makes this book so gripping. Beginning with the fi st chap-
ter, “The Jewish Claim,” Brog captures the reader’s interest by dispelling a widely accepted myth. He addresses the 70 A.D. rebellion against Rome and how the Jewish revolt resulted in the death, enslavement and exile of hundreds of thousands of Jews, thus beginning “an exile of the Jewish people from their ancestral homeland that would last almost 2,000 years.” Noting “a certain romance to this story,” Brog piques the reader’s interest by adding, “There’s just one problem: it isn’t true.” He goes on to clarify that the Romans did massacre, enslave and exiled hundreds of thousands of Jews, yet “even after the Romans had done their worst, millions of Jews remained in their land. The e Jews would continue to cling to their native soil—and constitute a majority in it—for many centuries to come. The e was no 2,000-year separation.” Documenting the Jewish people’s historical connection to the land of Israel, Brog takes the reader through the Bar Kokhba revolt, Byzantine rule, Persian conquest, Muslim persecution and so on. The point is that Jews have been the majority population in Israel for the greater part of the past 2,000 years, and even during the limited time when Jews were a minority in the Holy Land, they always had a significant presence. Much of the argument against the state of Israel’s ex-
Th y claim the Jews stole the land—a lie exposed and refuted early on in “Reclaiming Israel’s History.” A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Brog could easily have written a book geared toward academics and intellectuals. Instead, the book is a simple, straightforward read, targeted for the most vulnerable and impressionable of our society. “Th ough my work with CUFI and the Maccabee Task Force, I’ve been educating college-age students and young people about the confli t for years,” Brog told the Haym Salomon Center. “What I learned years ago was that most kids, Jewish and Christian, have very little knowledge of the real history.” “With so much anti-Israel activity taking place on college campuses, pro-Israel activists need to know the facts about the Jewish connection to the land,” he said. “They need this knowledge to be able to win the hearts and minds of students who are being inundated by lies taught in classrooms and propagated by groups such as Students for Justice in Palestine.” While countless books have been written on Judaism’s Th ee years in the making, connection to the Holy Land, author David Brog’s recent “Reclaiming Israel’s Historelease, “Reclaiming Israel's History: Roots, Rights, and the ry” cannot be described as a Struggle for Peace,” may be the most important book on the one-sided look at history. Brog subject written in a post-9/11 world. offers a refreshingly honest look istence and the Jewish con- of mass immigration from Eu- at Palestinian claims. “Not every nection to the land is based on rope a century ago. Too many family, tribe and ethnic group the fallacy that Jews had little academics and anti-Semites has the right to an independent presence there until the advent want the world to believe that. state. This right arises only once
a community has developed into what we commonly call a ‘people’ or a ‘nation,’” he writes. Brog goes on to explain that even by the most “generous defi nition of nationhood,” Palestinians are at best a new collective that did not exist until sometime after 1967. While this does not “invalidate their claim,” Israel cannot be blamed for not recognizing a people before they recognize themselves. Relying on historical facts and accurate defin tions, Brog does a brilliant job explaining the inclusiveness that is “Zionism” and how even the most zealous Zionists, such as Ze’ev Jabotinsky, agreed with more moderate leaders David Ben-Gurion and Chaim Weizmann that British Palestine’s Arabs deserved human and civil rights. With anti-Israel and anti-Semitic forces working to redefin Zionism as “racism” and worse yet, “genocide,” Brog decimates their bigotry-driven claims, a message that every millennial Jew and Israel advocate needs to understand. Replete with facts that Israel’s detractors don’t want people to know, Brog’s book is a nightmare for academics teaching revisionist history to impressionable college students. I only wish it were required reading. (JNS.ORG)
Paul Miller is president and executive director of the news and public policy group Haym Salomon Center.
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Free Access to NYC Cultural Institutions at 4th Annual Night at the Museums on June 20 Edited by: JV Staff
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he Downtown Cultural Group presents the fourth annual Night at the Museums, bringing visitors and locals of Lower Manhattan unique experiences at 15 of the area’s most diverse and culturally signific nt institutions. The event is presented as a part of River To River Festival 2017, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s annual summer arts festival. Night at the Museums takes place on Tuesday, June 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is free and many of the sites offer special programming and tours. Visitors of all ages can spend a summer evening exploring
New York City’s history and heritages. All museums and historical sites are within walking distance from one another in one of the most diverse and concentrated groups of museums in the world. Additionally, visitors can experience the growing and vibrant food scene in Lower Manhattan. Visit downtownny. com/getlow to find out how to get discounts, freebies, and other surprises at 35 restaurants across the district. This is available only on Tuesdays through August 29. Museum of American Finance For complete information, including a map and schedule of events, visit NightAtThe useums.org or pick up a free Night at the Museums Guide at any of
Fraunces Tavern Museum
National Museum of the American Indian
Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
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the participating institutions. All activities are free but some require tickets or advance reservation: The National September 11 Memorial Museum tickets will be distributed on a fi st-come, fi st-served basis at the museum starting at 4:00 p.m. Walking tours offered by Lower Manhattan Tours require an advance reservation and a limited number of tickets will be available for walk-ups. See details below and on the NATM website. For more information, visit www.NightAtThe useums.org or RiverToRiverNYC.com Participating museums and historical sites—and one walking tour company—are: African Burial Ground National Monument is dedicated to teaching about Africans of early New York and Americans
of African descent. Visitors can tour the museum, view the film “Our Time At Last,” and speak to National Park Service rangers about the history of the site from its creation through its rediscovery to its designation as a national park. A drum and dance performance by Fusha Dance Company will take place at 4:00 p.m. China Institute is the oldest educational and cultural organization in the United States focused on advancing a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, business, and art in the belief that cross-cultural understanding strengthens the global community. Tour the latest gallery exhibit Dreams of the Kings: A Jade Suit for Eternity, Treasures of the Han Dynasty from Xuzhou and enjoy a live
music performance. The full event schedule is available at www.chinainstitute.org Federal Hall National Memorial serves as a museum and memorial to America’s fi st President and the beginnings of the United States of America. Exhibits present the history of Federal Hall. National Park Service Ranger-led tours will be offered on the half hour from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Meet George Washington, see a special map display of New York City in the 18th century, and hear Linda Russell present Early American Music from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fraunces Tavern® Museum is the only museum located in Manhattan that focuses on the Colonial period, Revolutionary War, and the Early Republic. Discover just how important New York City was during the birth of our nation. Special Exhibitions include Dunsmore: Illustrating the American Revolutionary War, and Lafayette, featuring artifacts relating to the Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de Lafayette. Enjoy live 18th century American music with Rose Tree, a musical trio. Chime in on choruses and dance along while learning the history of the music and instruments. Take a souvenir photo in the Colonial Costume Photobooth or create your own flag as inspired by the Museum’s Flag Gallery. Lower Manhattan Tours takes
visitors through the historic capital of world fin nce: the onesquare-mile of downtown Manhattan known as "Wall Street." Mini-Walking Tours (half-hour duration) will take place every 30 minutes, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tours meet in front of 55 & 57 Wall Street and end at one of the museums or historic sites participating in Night at the Museums. Please book in advance at www.LowerManhattanTours.com. Tours will fill up quickly. A small number of slots will be held for walk-ups. Museum of American Finance is the nation's only independent museum dedicated to American fin nce and fin ncial history. See the featured exhibit For the Love of Money: Blacks on US Currency, on loan from the Museum of UnCut Funk, displaying anti-slavery tokens, commemorative coins, bronze medals, and gold medallions that honor barrier-breaking Black athletes, entertainers, civil rights leaders, military leaders, and politicians. The exhibit celebrates Black icons, seminal historic events, and institutions which have shaped Black history and significantly influenced American history. Visitors can take tours on the hour from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a limit of 20 people per tour. Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to
tently charmed all with her warmth, humor, her innate Israeli candor – and her rendition of Hava Nagila while demonstrating kicks from her training for the role. The Jerusalem Post adds: The Israeli ad tech start-up Taykey conducted a study of Gadot’s popularity online, and found that a whopping 95% of mentions were positive, with 4% neutral and 1% negative. The start-up noted in a release that such a high figu e is unusual “for actors, who are usually controversial, and especially for well-known Israelis.” What’s especially unusual about it all is that Gadot is open about and unapologetically proud of her country, her Israeli background, Israeli chutzpah, her service as a combat trainer in the IDF, and of soldiers who fought against Hamas in Operation Protective Edge. Recognizing the unfortunate need for IDF, saying “I wish no
country had the need for an army.” With Gadot’s recognized talents and endearing character, combined with her support for and pride of her country, it is hardly surprising then that Tel Aviv’s renowned skyscrapers complex, the Azrieli Towers lit up with a message for her from home: We are proud of you, Gal Gadot. Our Wonder Woman. Gal Gadot is a rare example of an Israeli conquering Hollywood, and undoubtedly is currently one of the most famous Israelis in the world. Wonder Woman is the fi st superhero movie in over a decade with a woman as its title character, has a currently unprecedented 94% rating on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, and is being hailed as a game-changer for women in film So of course Wonder Woman is a natural target for BDS, who cannot allow any Israeli success.
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BDS vs. Wonder Woman By: Zahava Raymond
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he most anticipated movie of the summer, Wonder Woman, is released this week and receiving all-round rave reviews. Its lead is the breakout star, Israeli actress, former IDF soldier and Miss Israel winner: Gal Gadot. Considering the criticisms and condemnations routinely
For Israel, though, BDS cannot dampen the pride that the country has for Gadot aimed at Israel, and its general bad press around the world, it makes a refreshing change when Israel or an Israeli are on the receiving end of positive attention. Of course though, wherever an Israeli goes, BDS follows. After a campaign by the BDS
movement in Lebanon, the movie has been banned there, two hours before it was due to premiere, with posters lining the streets in Beirut. All because the lead actress is an Israeli – though her character and the movie itself have nothing to do with Israel. As Haaretz put it, referring to one of the IDF’s boldest operations ever, in 1973: The managing director of the fil ’s distributor Joseph Chacra and Sons, Tony Chacra, confi med that “Wonder Woman” is still being screened in various Arab countries, including the UAE, Kuwait, and Oman. He said: It’s very frustrating… They are not harming anyone by banning it . . . except the distributor . . . Th y are making the movie theaters lose, the employees, the Lebanese economy … What did they get out of this? As usual for BDS, the ban does not help the Palestinians
The most anticipated movie of the summer, Wonder Woman, is released this week and receiving all-round rave reviews. Its lead is the breakout star, Israeli actress, former IDF soldier and Miss Israel winner: Gal Gadot.
in any way – because that is not their goal. The goal is simply to harm Israel, by demonizing and delegitimizing the Jewish state based on lies and hatred, even if it’s at a cost to Palestinians or others – in this case, Lebanese.
For Israel, though, BDS cannot dampen the pride that the country has for Gadot. In press conferences, interviews, premieres, and appearances on popular US talk shows, she has consis-
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5 Lessons for Us from the Manchester & London Terror Attacks By: Ryan Mauro
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uspects continue to be arrested following the suicide bombing at the Manchester Arena, with 13 people arrested in the U.K. and Libya at the time of this writing. One person detonated the explosive but the attack was the product of a global Islamist insurgency—and insurgencies can be defeated if we learn from their operations. Here are 5 lessons from the bombing and follow-up investigation, in no particular order:
1) Manchester is a hub in the Islamist insurgency network
The U.N. says he recruited 200 terrorists in eastern Libya. Some U.S. official put the number higher, estimating his Libyan network’s strength to be 200-300 as of 2014. It is very possible that Abedi learned how to make the bomb used at the Manchester Arena from this al-Qaeda affiliate in Libya. Manchester became a hub for the global Islamist insurgency because Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG) members fle there to escape the wrath of then Libyan dictator Qaddafi. Th LIFG developed an infrastructure in Manchester and other parts of the UK to continue the jihad away from Qaddafi’s grip. One such member was Ramadan Abedi, the father of the Manchester bomber, Salman. Ramadan fled Libya in 1993 to Saudi Arabia and, from there, was granted asylum by the United Kingdom. He moved to London and then southern Manchester. In 2011, when Salman Abedi was only 16 years old, he reportedly moved to Libya to fight against Qaddafi’s forces alongside his father. A member of the Didsbury Mosque claims he personally saw Ramadan Abedi fi hting as a member of the LIFG. The associate did not say that he saw Salman. The mosque attendee, who claims to have known Ramadan since the early 1990s, said the LIFG had so many recruits from Manchester that their unit was known as the “Manchester fighters—we even had our own logo. Three-quarters of the fighters at
the beginning of the revolution were from Manchester.”
2) Islamists who condemn ISIS are still part of the problem—and that includes the Didsbury Mosque in Manchester
mental principles, albeit in different ways. The Quilliam Foundation, a moderate Muslim organization, says those who originally formed the Libyan community in Manchester attended the Didsbury Mosque because it was Arab and run by the Muslim Brotherhood.
Yes, the imam of the Didsbury Mosque, also known as the Manchester Islamic Center, is said to have condemned ISIS and Ansar al-Sharia (the al-Qaeda affiliate linked to the Benghazi attacks), which enraged Salman Abedi. Th mosque banned Abedi after he confronted the imam, accusing him of talking “bullocks” [sic] and says it reported him to the proper authorities. It’s still not good enough. Salman Abedi got his Islamist foundations from some place and there is nowhere more influential in his life than the mosque Didsbury Mosque, Manchester
It was a single bomb set off by a single jihadist, but he belonged to a hub in the Islamist insurgency. Apparently, independent Islamists often exist in geographic clusters that are linked together through a multilayered infrastructure. South Manchester is one such cluster. Earlier this year, The Guardian found that 16 convicted or killed terrorists lived within a 2.5-mile space in southern Manchester. Th t was before the bombing and the subsequent arrests in the area. Salman Abedi is believed to have links to ISIS recruiter Raphael Hostey, who was killed in Syria. Hostey acted as a “central node” in the Manchester jihadist network; a person whom others gravitate to and are somewhat directed by. In 2000, Abedi also lived on British soldiers outside the House of Parliament in London in the the same street as Abd al-Basset wake of the May 2017 Manchester terror attack. Azzouz, a member of the Libyan The top leadership is part Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG), of the Muslim Brotherhood/ explosives expert for al-QaeHamas apparatus. Its imam da, and al-Qaeda chief Ayman and its supervisor of its Sharia al-Zawahiri’s leader of Libyan Department are also offici s operations. After they separated in international Brotherhood/ from the same street in 2000, Hamas groups led by Sheikh the two were never more than a Yousef al-Qaradawi, one of the mile apart in Manchester. most influential extremists in Azzouz traveled to Afghanthe world. His support for suiistan and Pakistan in 2009. cide bombing, violent jihad, theZawahiri then dispatched him ocracy, anti-Semitism and other to Libya. He is suspected of ISIS-like beliefs are well-known. involvement in the 2012 BengAccording to the Global Mushazi attacks. He was reportedly lim Brotherhood Watch, a forcaptured in Turkey in 2014 and mer trustee is a “known Hamas then transferred to Jordan. activist.” He was present during The United Nations sanca pivotal secret Brotherhood/ tioned him as a “key al-Qaeda Police cordon off an area in Moss Side Manchester to carry out Hamas meeting in Philadelphia operative” in February 2016. investigations. in 1993 to set up the US branch he and his family attended. Th of the Brotherhood. Anti-Semitic tweets from anfamily is “very religious” and a member of the Libyan commu- other trustee, Fawzi Haffar, have nity in Manchester said the boys been discovered. The content is so ferocious that it would lead “learned the Quran by heart.” Salman Abedi’s father, a any Muslim who trusts his word known member of the al-Qae- to believe they are obligated to da-linked LIFG, was a long- engage in violent jihad. The mosque’s imam persontime mosque official who led the call to prayer. Salman’s brother, ally engaged in violent jihad in who has since been arrested, is Libya against Qaddafi’s forces in a teaching assistant for Arabic 2011. The e is a video that purportedly shows him in military classes at the mosque’s school. The Islamism of the LIFG attire discussing plans for attack, and the mosque is only a hair’s with militants loading bombs breadth away from that of the and discussing upcoming opmore aggressive Islamism of erations. He previously claimed Police escort concert goers from the site of the Ariana Grande al-Qaeda and ISIS. Th y are all he was only helping his family concert following the attack acting upon the same funda- members to escape the violence.
Items left in memorial for the victims of the Manchester attack
In 2005, a member of the al-Qaeda-linked LIFG was arrested in Libya. He said he was granted asylum by the U.K. and moved to Manchester. He said he then began fundraising for LIFG through the Didsbury Mosque. When asked about it, a mosque spokesperson blatantly lied by saying they hadn’t even heard of the LIFG, much less the arrested individual. Themosque also has a history of choosing guest lecturers who spout radicalism of the vilest nature. One Muslim says he began attending the mosque in 1994 but left in 1999 after it repeatedly invited Abu Qatada to teach its congregants. Qatada’s extremism was well-known and present in a lecture to an audience of 300 that this Muslim says he attended. The individual confronted Qatada and had repeated arguments with other mosque members which escalated into assaults. The former attendee says his nose was broken in one fi ht. One blogger noticed at least three other extremist speakers who were brought into the Didsbury Mosque as authorities the audience should hear. Thei preaching includes ferocious anti-Semitism; advocacy for Sharia-based theocracies; condemnations of secular-democracy; wild conspiracy theories; glorifying of violent jihad and executing adulterers, homosexuals, those who leave Islam and those who commit blasphemy against Islam. Other teachings that the preachers are known for include condemning Jewish and Christian influence on Muslims and that Muslims cannot be close friends with non-Muslims. Non-Muslims are not deserving of true respect. Jews are orchestrating the spread of homosexuality, engineering a conspiracy through the media and will be part of the Antichrist’s army. One speaker preached that women do not belong in the workplace and should only leave the home when it is unavoidable. Other quotes from the selected speakers include statements that Muslims cannot help those who converted to Christianity to escape from countries like Iran where apostasy is punished with death. One condemned secular
and liberal Muslims as the “biggest danger” to the community. With this type of preaching, it isn’t hard to see how Abedi could be motivated to take that extra step to join ISIS or al-Qaeda or why at least two other ISIS recruits worshipped at the mosque.
3) We must dismantle the Islamist ideological infrastructure that produces violent jihad and its prerequisite radicalism
Notice the overlaps in membership and brands of Islamism in the above lesson. Because jihadist groups are just a manifestation of the Islamist ideology, group membership is fluid. A recent study found that half of the most prominent violent jihadists came from tamer Islamist movements not directly engaged in violence. A mosque operated by the Muslim Brotherhood/Hamas was a centerpiece in setting up the LIFG’s network in Manchester, even though LIFG was aligned with al-Qaeda, supposedly a rival of the Brotherhood and Hamas. This same network produces ISIS recruits, even though the mosque imam condemns ISIS, as does the Brotherhood and other parts of the LIFG network. One possible associate of Abedi from the Manchester hub joined a Libyan Islamist group called the 17 February Martyrs’ Brigade, which was disastrously chosen to protect Americans in Benghazi. This individual later became an advocate for ISIS after returning to the UK. Ramadan Abedi may also have fought for an Islamist group in Libya and been injured in 2014. Th t is why the common thread—the Islamist ideology and the factories producing it—must be the focus of our efforts. As Elliot Friedland wrote about, a Muslim woman called into BBC’s Question Time program and warned that Saudi-trained clerics were coming into her community and promoting Wahhabism to children as young as seven. See 5 Lessons for Us From , page 37
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Dr. Martin Tesher has been charged in federal court in Brooklyn with writing more than 14,000 prescriptions for oxycodone. ( from ZocDoc)
Manhattan doctor arrested for selling 2.2 million oxycodone pills
(VIN) An 81-year-old Manhattan doctor has been arrested on charges that he illegally dispensed thousands of opioid prescriptions. Martin Tesher has been charged in federal court in Brooklyn with writing more than 14,000 prescriptions for oxycodone from 2012 to 2017 from his family medical practice. Authorities say the prescriptions provided more than 2.2 million pills, a high number for a doctor not specializing in pain management. Defense attorney Len Kamdang says people should not judge the case before they see the evidence. Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Rohde says Tesher used his position as a doctor to foster opioid addiction rather than to heal. The Drug Enforcement Administration says Tesher acted no differently than a multimillion-dollar heroin ring. Tesher was released after a court appearance.
NYC subway passengers trapped in dark, hot train for an hour
(VIN) Passengers of a long-delayed subway train in Manhattan were clawing at the door to escape — having been trapped in the sweltering underground tunnels with no air conditioning or light for nearly an hour. The F train stopped for about 45 minutes within the tunnels of New York’s subway system, and passengers say they were not informed about what was going on with the delay. Eventually, the train had to be pushed into the next station by another train behind it.
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Passengers were still stuck on the train for another 10 minutes. Video posted to social media showed passengers attempting to claw and pry the train’s doors open so they could get out onto the platform. The MTA says the incident is under investigation.
months to make all the items, working for 16 hours every day toward the end of her production period. Among her favorite items in the shop are the sausages and other products in the meat case, all of which have eyes and faces. “It’s very cute but sort of gruesome at the same time,” she said.
British artist Lucy Sparrow straightens items in her all-felt model of a New York City bodega, in New York, Monday, June 5, 2017. Her 1,200-squarefoot model of a bodega, which opens to the public in Manhattan on Monday, includes plush versions of deli staples like candy bars, cigarettes, canned beans and other items. (AP /Richard Drew)
From left to right, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon at New York’s Celebrate Israel Parade. Credit: Israeli U.N. Mission.
Artist uses felt to recreate New York City grocery store
(VIN) If the hot dogs in this New York City bodega feel a little, well, soft and squishy, don’t worry, it’s not a health hazard. It’s art. A British artist has recreated the contents of a city bodega entirely in felt, the soft material usually favored by the school-going set. Lucy Sparrow’s “8 Till Late” opened to the public in a 1,200-square-foot space at The Standard hotel on Manhattan’s west side on Monday and runs through June 30. Sparrow handmade the 9,000 items in the installation, covering practically everything you might find in the small stores that are synonymous with New York City — there are felt jars of peanut butter and jelly as well as packages of white bread; felt pizza slices and pretzels on the felt grill along with felt hot dogs; felt boxes of detergent and a felt fridge filled with felt ice cream. The artist has been working in felt for years and says the material “evokes nostalgia with people.” The New York City exhibit follows a similar one Sparrow created in London, called “The Cornershop.” The point of both, she said, was to generate conversation about what is lost when small mom-and-pop stores like bodegas fade away, often with chain stores coming in as replacements. “A sense of community is being lost when these places disappear,” she said. Sparrow said it took several
40,000 attend Celebrate Israel Parade in New York
(JNS.org) Forty-thousand people assembled Sunday on the streets of New York City for the 53rd annual Celebrate Israel Parade, one of the world’s largest pro-Israel gatherings. Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue was decked in white and blue as American and Israeli official joined the parade’s participants. Israeli official in attendance included Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon, Consul General of Israel in New York Dani Dayan and several Knesset members. During the parade, Erdan announced the launch of the Israeli government’s 4IL website, which will combat online anti-Israel activism around the world. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, meanwhile, announced the establishment of “Shimon Peres Day,” in honor of the late Israeli statesman. “This is a special day…named after one of the founding fathers of the state of Israel, an inspirational man and a visionary,” Cuomo said.
or ombudsman, was to hold the organization’s management accountable for news judgments and get answers from its top executives. “Our followers on social media and our readers across the internet have come together to collectively serve as a modern watchdog, more vigilant and forceful than one person could ever be,” Arthur Sulzberger Jr., publisher of The Times, wrote in a memo to employees May 31. Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences and 40 additional years for killing five people, wrote an April 16 op-ed in which the newspaper omitted his crimes and terrorist organization membership. Spayd criticized the newspaper’s op-ed department for its failure to list Barghouti’s crimes, writing that “failing to do so risks the credibility of the author and the Op-Ed pages.” The Times ran an editor’s note clarifying that it had “explained the writer’s prison sentence but neglected to provide suffici t context by stating the offense of which he was convicted.” Many journalists expressed dismay with the The Times’s decision to cut the public editor position. “The public editor is more important than ever as trust in the press remains low,” tweeted Andrew Seaman, ethics chair for the Society of Professional Journalists.
NATIONAL Nikki Haley blasts UN body’s ‘chronic anti-Israel bias’ ahead of Israel visit
(JNS.org) A day before embarking on her fi st trip to Israel as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley demanded that the U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC) address its bias against the Jewish state. “It is essential that this council address its chronic anti-Israel bias if it is to have any credibility,” Haley said Tuesday at the opening of the UNHRC’s 35th session in Geneva. Prior to addressing the council, Haley published an op-ed in The Washington Post asserting that New York Times drops the UNHRC must “end its pracits public editor weeks tice of wrongly singling out Israel after Palestinian for criticism.” terrorist’s op-ed “When the council passes more (JNS.org) Weeks after The New than 70 resolutions against Israel, York Times’s public editor, Liz a country with a strong human Spayd, criticized the newspaper rights record, and just seven resoover a highly contentious op-ed lutions against Iran, a country with written by imprisoned Palestinian an abysmal human rights record, arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti, you know something is seriously her position has been eliminated. wrong,” Haley wrote. During Tuesday’s UNHRC sesSpayd’s job as public editor, also known as a reader representative sion, U.N. High Commissioner for
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fied a terrorist but also abused the trust of a generous people like the Danish.” “It is completely unacceptable and I can’t distance myself strongly enough from it. Denmark and Danish tax kroner (the country’s currency) must under no circumstances be used for anything that glorifies or promotes terrorists in any way,” said Samuelsen, adding, “Therefore, we will now also demand that the WATC return the Danish aid.” Additionally, the Danish Foreign Ministry said it has ceased all cooperation with the “Martyr Dalal Mughrabi Center” due to Trump signs waiver the center’s withholding of “crucial to delay moving US information” about its namesake, embassy to Jerusalem who masterminded a terror attack (JNS.org) President Donald that killed 37 Israelis—including Trump signed a waiver Thursday 12 children—in 1978. The Danish and Norwegian to keep the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv, avoiding a move to Jerusa- demands followed a recent report lem for an additional six months. on the youth center by Palestinian Media Watch, an organization that Trump administration officia said the president is still in favor monitors Palestinian incitement. of relocating the embassy, but was being cautious not to provoke the Porsche to invest ‘tens of millions’ in Israeli Palestinians amid a renewed U.S.auto technology led push for Israeli-Palestinian peace accords. (JNS.org) The German autoIsraeli Prime Minister Benja- maker Porsche announced Thursmin Netanyahu’s offic said Thurs- day it will invest tens of millions day, “Israel's consistent position is of euros in Israeli automotive that the American embassy, like start-ups, following a trend by the embassies of all countries with U.S. automakers such as Ford and whom we have diplomatic rela- high-tech fi ms like Intel heavitions, should be in Jerusalem, our ly investing in Israel’s emerging eternal capital....Th ugh Israel is self-driving car market. disappointed that the embassy will “Israel is a top market for IT not move at this time, we appreci- experts and engineers. Per capiate today's expression of President ta there are more start-ups there Trump’s friendship to Israel and than in any other country in the his commitment to moving the world,” said Lutz Meschke, depuembassy in the future.” ty chairman and CEO of Porsche. After Congress passed the Je- “This talent and technological rusalem Embassy Act in 1995, au- know-how combined with the thorizing the embassy’s relocation deep expertise of our employees from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, every is the ideal breeding ground for president since then has avoided future-oriented business models.” implementing the move by signPorsche will open a permanent ing the waiver twice a year, citing offic in Israel, where its represennational security concerns. tative will seek out innovative auto technologies for integration into the carmaker’s projects. INTERNATIONAL The company did not specify Denmark follows which Israeli smart car technology Norway, demands companies it plans to invest in, but Palestinians return noted its investments will be made funding over terror through the Israeli venture capital glorification funds Magma Ventures and Grove (JNS.org) Denmark followed Ventures. Magma Ventures’s current inNorway in demanding the return of its state funding for a Palestin- vestment portfolio focuses on arian Authority-supported women’s tificial intelligence and automotive youth center named after female innovation. The fund has invested in numerous successful Israeli terrorist Dalal Mughrabi. Danish Foreign Minister An- start-ups—such as the Waze navders Samuelsen said he is outraged igation app—and manages a portthat the Women’s Technical Aff irs folio valued at $600 million. Grove Ventures’s primary focus Committee (WATC), a Palestinian NGO “which claims to work for is in early stage technologies in the human rights,” has “not only glori- Internet of Things, cloud technolHuman Rights Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein said the Palestinians were marking “a half-century of deep suffering under an occupation imposed by [Israel’s] military force.” Hussein added, “Maintain the occupation and for both peoples there will only be a prolongation of immense pain.” Haley’s reprimand of the UNHRC followed U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s comments Monday, on the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Six-Day War, conveying concern about Israel’s “occupation” in the disputed territories.
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ogies and artificial intelligence. Israel to be suspended, in a newly The fi m has a portfolio valued at resurfaced 2010 radio interview. The subject of Corbyn’s past $100 million. comments on Hamas and Israel re-emerged following recent allegations that he attended a 2014 wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of Palestinian terrorist Atef Bseiso, who was one of several terrorists responsible for the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre that killed 11 Israeli Olympic team members. The of a girl in Syria that UNRWA Corbyn, through his spokescontroversially used for a man, denied the allegations of his campaign to raise money for visit to the gravesite. Palestinians in Gaza. Credit: “Jeremy Corbyn condemns Facebook. the Munich massacre and its perUNRWA apologizes petrators, and that what he was for using picture attending was not anything to do of girl in Syria to with perpetrator Atef Bseiso, but demonize Israel an event to commemorate the (JNS.org) The United Nations 1985 bombing of the PLO headRelief and Works Agency for Pal- quarters,” his spokesman told estine Refugees in the Near East Jonathan Arkush, president of the (UNRWA) apologized for using a Board of Deputies of British Jews, photograph of a girl in a bombed- May 29. Corbyn has also previously reout Syrian building for a campaign to raise money for Palestinians in ferred to Hamas and Hezbollah as “friends,” and has voiced support Gaza. The photo was used twice by for the Palestinian Authority while the U.N. agency during fundrais- repeatedly criticizing the Israeli ing efforts and appeared on UN- government. RWA’s website, Twitter account and Facebook page, where it was prominently displayed as the cover photo. The organization misrepresented the girl in the photo as a Palestinian child named “Aya” from Gaza, who had suffered at the The Pacific island nation of hands of Israeli “occupation.” Vanuatu (flag pictured) became “Imagine being cut off rom the the latest country to recognize world—for your whole life. Th t’s Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. reality for children like Aya,” the Credit: Wikimedia Commons. caption on UNRWA’s post statPacific island ed. “The blockade of Gaza began nation Vanuatu is when she was a baby, the occupalatest country to tion in the West Bank before her recognize Jerusalem parents were born. Now she is as Israel’s capital eleven, and the blockade goes on.” The Geneva-based group UN (JNS.org) The Pacific island naWatch had demanded that UN- tion of Vanuatu became the latest RWA Commissioner General country to recognize Jerusalem as Pierre Krahenbuhl apologize for Israel’s capital, Israel Hayom re“pretending the girl is a Gaza vic- ported Thursday. tim of Israeli actions.” UNRWA Vanuatu’s decision follows UNsubsequently stated, “We had mis- ESCO’s vote last month to deny takenly posted an image from our Israel’s sovereignty over Jerusalem. archive of a child in Syria and had Later in May, the Czech Parliament said that the child was in Gaza. approved a resolution recognizing The image has been replaced.” Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and condemning recent anti-Israel UK Labour leader measures passed by UNESCO. In Jeremy Corbyn addition to May’s resolution, the described Hamas United Nations cultural body last as ‘serious and year passed two resolutions denyhardworking’ ing the Jewish connection to the (JNS.org) Jeremy Corbyn, the Temple Mount. During a recent meeting beBritish Labour party leader and a contender for U.K. prime minis- tween Vanuatu’s President Baldter, described the Palestinian ter- win Lonsdale and the nation’s ror group Hamas as “serious and honorary consul to Israel, the issue hardworking,” while calling for of UNESCO came up. Lonsdale, European trade agreements with an evangelical Christian with a
strong connection to Israel, who has a strong connection to the Jewish people and to Israel, later signed a document stating Jerusalem should be recognized as Israel’s capital and blasting UNESCO’s early-May vote. Vanuatu—an 83-island archipelago situated between Australia and Fiji, with a population of about 300,000—has an honorary consulate in Israel. In April, the Russian Foreign Ministry released a statement recognizing western Jerusalem— but not the entire city—as Israel’s capital.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) meets with Senegalese President Macky Sall on the sidelines of the Economic Community of West African States conference Sunday. Credit: Kobi Gideon/GPO.
Israel and Senegal restore full diplomatic ties
(JNS.org) Israel and Senegal announced the restoration of full diplomatic ties Monday, following a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Senegalese President Macky Sall on the sidelines of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) conference Sunday in Liberia. Diplomatic relations between the countries were frozen after Senegal cosponsored last December’s United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, which condemned Israel’s settlement policy, and described eastern Jerusalem and its Jewish holy sites as “occupied Palestinian territory.” At the time, Israel recalled its ambassador to Senegal and suspended its aid programs with the African nation. Following the nations’ restoration of ties, Israel will return its ambassador to Senegal and Senegal will support Israel’s candidacy for observer status at the African Union, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office ( O) said. Netanyahu and Sall agreed to foster cooperation in the fields of security and agriculture, and Senegal’s foreign minister has been invited to restore a planned visit to Israel that was stalled “as a result of the crisis,” according to the PMO.
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Hamas terrorists report freeze in payments from Palestinian Authority
Palestinian terror group. Qatar reportedly pledged more than $400 million to Hamas in October 2012 during a visit to Gaza by the oil(JNS.org) Hundreds of Hamas rich Arab state’s ruling emir at the terrorists who were formerly im- time, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa prisoned by Israel claim they have al-Thani. not received their monthly payments from the Palestinian Authority (PA). Abdelrahman Shadid, who heads a Hamas-affiliated prisoner advocacy organization in Gaza, said 277 former terrorist prisoners did not receive their regularly scheduled monthly stipends from Saturday night’s protest in Tel the PA, The Associated Press re- Aviv calling on Israel to make a ported. greater effort to secure the “The prisoners went to the release of Avera Mengistu, an banks today and found no salaries Ethiopian Israeli who allegedly in their accounts,” said Shadid. has mental illness and has been “We are waiting to hear from the held by the Palestinian terror bank officia y tomorrow to see if group Hamas for more than 1,000 days. Credit: Ruchama Ehrenhalt. this is a salary stop.” The report comes after the Protesters call for Trump administration’s recent Israeli man’s release request that the PA cease its payfrom Gaza after 1,000 ments to Palestinian terrorists and days in captivity their families, though senior PA officia Nabil Shaath had called the (JNS.org) Hundreds of demonAmerican request “insane.” strators took to the streets of Tel ThePA did not comment on the Aviv Saturday night to demand reported freeze in its payments. the release of Israeli citizen Avera The former prisoners affected by Mengistu from Hamas captivity the development were freed as after his detention exceeded 1,000 part of the 2011 deal in which Is- days. rael exchanged 1,027 Palestinian The protesters said the Israeli prisoners for Israeli soldier Gilad government should be making a Shalit, who spent more than five greater effort to secure Mengistu’s years in Hamas captivity. release from Hamas-ruled Gaza. The Palestinian terror group is beHamas arch-terrorist lieved to have held Mengistu, who to be expelled from is of Jewish-Ethiopian origin, ever Qatar amid row since he voluntarily crossed into with Arab states the coastal territory in September (JNS.org) Against the backdrop 2014. Hamas has not officia y of a major rift between Qatar and confi med his detention, but has Arab states, Hamas arch-terrorist published content on social meSaleh al-Arouri and other terror- dia using Mengistu’s image several ists from the Gaza-ruling group times. Mengistu’s relatives, who were have reportedly been expelled from Doha due to unspecifie in attendance at the Tel Aviv demonstration, have said he suf“pressure.” Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Unit- fers from mental health issues. “I’m broken from the thought ed Arab Emirates and Bahrain severed ties with Qatar Monday that after so many days I don’t over Qatar’s support for terrorism. know if my son has seen a docAl-Arouri, a Hamas commander, tor, received medical treatment served several terms in Israeli pris- or even what his medical condition is,” said Mengistu’s mother, ons and was released in 2010. Al-Arouri has gloated of his Agranesh. role in the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenage boys, which Israeli finance minister has rare meeting with led to the outbreak of a 50-day war high-level Palestinian between Hamas and Israel in the Authority official summer of 2014. Hamas denied reports of its members being ex(JNS.org) Israeli Finance Minpelled from Qatar, but Israel’s ister Moshe Kahlon visited RamalArmy Radio reported Al-Arouri lah May 31 to meet with Palestinhas relocated to Malaysia. ian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Qatar has long served as a safe Rami Hamdallah, marking a rare haven for Hamas terrorists and direct meeting between high-level has been heavily criticized by Is- Israeli and PA official rael, the U.S., Egypt and Saudi Kahlon’s visit was part of IsArabia for its direct support of the rael’s implementation of confi
PAGE 25 dence-building measures as part of President Donald Trump’s bid to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, Reuters reported. Hamdallah and Kahlon, the leader of Israel’s Kulanu political party, discussed proposals including opening the Allenby Bridge border crossing between Jordan and the disputed territories 24 hours a day, increasing the number of building permits for Palestinians living in the disputed territories’ Area C (where Israel maintains full security and civil control), and further developing industrial zones near Jenin and Hebron. “Civil-economic steps that Israel would promote with regard to the Palestinian Authority were presented at the meeting, following the visit of the U.S. president,” the Israeli government said in a statement, according to Reuters.
IDF conducts surprise drill for possible Hezbollah attack on northern border
(JNS.org) The IDF called up thousands of soldiers from its Northern Command conscript divisions Sunday to conduct a surprise military exercise on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. The drill, which ended Monday afternoon, simulated a large-scale attack on Israel by the Lebanese terror organization Hezbollah. The exercise was conducted in order to test the IDF Galilee Division’s preparedness in the event of such an attack after receiving only brief intelligence information beforehand. Soldiers from the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade, special operations Oz Brigade, Combat Intelligence Collection Corps and other special forces all participated in the drill. Troops were notified of the exercise only a few hours before departing from their regularly assigned posts for Israel’s northern border. The drill, specifical y intended to test the readiness of conscripted soldiers, did not include the participation of reserve forces. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot observed the exercise along with GOC Northern Command Maj. Gen. Yoel Strik and Galilee Division Commander Brig. Gen. Amir Baram. “The way to prevent war is to ensure your preparedness,” Eizenkot said, The Times of Israel reported. THE JEWISH VOICE EXPRESSES A SPECIAL THANKS TO JNS.ORG FOR PROVIDING THE ABOVE NEWS BRIEFS
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Bayonne, NJ Going Through Delayed Real Estate Boom
Kushner Attempting to Renovate Monmouth Mall with New Partner
By: Anat Ghelber
By Charles Bernstein
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ayonne, N.J is located on a peninsula that juts into the Hudson River. It currently has a population of 65,000. As a part of New Jersey that’s relatively close to both Manhattan and Brooklyn across the Upper New York Bay, it’s always had potential as valuable real estate. Now, it’s finally getting the attention that many thought it would have earlier from real estate buyers. Two examples of these buyers, who got in early, are Jason Tsay and Michael Suchocki who formerly lived in Chelsea, in Manhattan. Th y moved to Bayonne in 2004, expecting that real estate there would become more and more valuable. While they were 13 years premature, the real estate boom has started. Tho sands of apartments are becoming available for people who wish to move to a smaller, less expensive (at least currently compared to Manhattan) area with a means to get into Manhattan over the PATH trains and Light Rail. The specific area of Bayonne around the 22nd Street Light Rail stop is becoming very popular, exactly like the areas in Manhattan and the suburbs become popular near subway stops.
Bayonne’s Military Ocean Terminal
Other hopeful attractions for apartment buyers are harbor front locations and city views, as well as land parcels that could be easily developed. A massive redevelopment of Bayonne’s Military Ocean Terminal (which was mothballed in 1999) will lead to a huge rental complex which will provide space for retailers like Costco to move in. According to Bayonne’s business administrator, Joe DeMarco, about 1,000 residential units will have work started on them in 2017, along with 2,000 to 3,000 apartments. “For a small little city, it’s humming,” as he put it. As Jason Tsay and Michael Suchocki were drawn to Bay-
onne’s quieter pace of life, cheaper living spaces and proximity to Manhattan (its takes about an hour over public transportation) Bayonne businesses and its city government are hoping that many others will follow suit. Single-family homes in Bayonne can be found for $400,000, as opposed to $800,000 or more in Jersey City [prices according to Janice Hall, an agent with Wiechert Realtors.] Rentals in Bayonne can set someone back $1,800 for a one-bedroom unit. Two bedrooms will cost someone $2,200 to $3,000. In Jersey City, renters would have to pay between $2,500 and $3,500 for such spaces
Alec Baldwin Helps Raise $5M for N.J. Democrats By: Andrew Seidman
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lec Baldwin, the actor whose impersonations of President Trump have made Saturday Night Live must-see TV for liberals and political junkies, helped raise $5.1 million last Thursday night for New Jersey Democrats. Th t’s believed to be the most money ever raised by either party at a single event in state history, according to General Majority PAC, which hosted the fund-raiser. The group said about 1,000 guests attended the event at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom. General Majority is a socalled super PAC that can raise and spend an unlimited
In this photo provided by NBC, Melissa McCarthy as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, left, and Alec Baldwin as President Donald Trump perform during "Spicer Returns" on "Saturday Night Live, Saturday, May 13, 2017, in New York.
amount of money on elections, with campaigns. The PAC is tied though it cannot coordinate to George E. Norcross III, the Democratic power broker and South Jersey insurance and hospital executive. It has spent millions in recent years to help expand Democrats’ majority in the Legislature. “Tonight’s event puts New Jersey Democrats in a great position to win important races across the state this year,” Tricia Mueller, treasurer of General Majority PAC, said in a statement. All 120 seats in the Legislature are up for election in November. New Jersey is also one of two states (the other is VirGeneral Majority is a so-called super PAC that can raise and ginia) holding a governor’s race. spend an unlimited amount of money on elections, though it General Majority said the digcannot coordinate with campaigns. The PAC is tied to George nitaries included Phil Murphy, a E. Norcross III, the Democratic power broker and South Jersey insurance and hospital executive.
See Alec Baldwin Helps , page 37
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nce again, Kushner Companies is attempting to renovate Eatontown’s Monmouth Mall with a new partner and new name for the giant shopping center. Kushner Companies has partnered with Rouse Properties in its most recent effort to majorly makeover this 57-yearold suburban mall. The companies plan to create indoor and outdoor shopping, dining, retail, residential and entertainment space within the classic shopping center. In April 2016, Kushner Cos. scrapped its initial plans for renovating its over 500,000-squarefoot mall. Now the company says it has a $500 million renovation planned that should satisfy both local residents and businesses alike. Kushner Cos. president Laurent Morali said, "This longterm investment in Eatontown will transform Monmouth Mall into a 24/7 attraction unlike any other in the state. We're thrilled to partner with industry leader Rouse to deliver a cutting-edge project that will serve Eatontown, Monmouth County and New Jersey for years to come." Kushner Cos. expects to fi nalize a deal to join forces with Rouse Properties this week, selling the New York-based real estate giant a 50-percent stake of the mall, said James Yolles, On Tuesday, May 16, spokesperson for Kushner Cos., James
A rendering of The Heights at Monmouth, the planned $500,000 million renovation of the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown, New Jersey. (Photo Courtesy of Kenneth Park Architects)
Yolles, said that week, his company expected to finalize the deal to join forces with New York-based real estate giant Rouse Properties and sell them 50-percent stake in the mall. In a prepared statement regarding the partnership, Rouse Properties Chief Executive Officer Brian Harper said, “We will leverage each other's expertise to deliver an innovative community-focused destination center that truly revolutionizes the way people live, eat, shop and unwind in Monmouth County and beyond.” According to one of the developers’ renderings, the new design will include a massive glass canopy that would stretch over hundreds of feet, covering an area referred to as the “culinary marketplace." The mall will also be renamed "The Heights at Monmouth," as part of the reno-
vation project. According to App.com, “The developers say the marketplace will feature wine bars, upscale eateries and ‘tea boutiques’ that will serve the heart of the property — which includes residential units. But ‘tea boutiques’ may not be enough to woo those opposed to the 2016 redesign — originally named the Monmouth Town Center. Four residents filed suit in October in Superior Court in Freehold to stop the redevelopment and ordinance change which allowed 700 residential units at the site.” One of the four plaintiffs in the lawsuit, Evelyn Guerrera, said, "We don't need an additional 700 apartments in Eatontown. Anything else they want to do at the mall we'd be very welcoming." See Kushner Attempting , page 36
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Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Six Day War By: Sarah Stern
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xactly 50 years ago, in June of 1967, in an attempt to annihilate Israel and to create a “pan-Arabist movement,” Egyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser closed the Gulf of Aqaba and began amassing thousands of troops into the Sinai Peninsula. The United Nations had withdrawn its emergency forces from Gaza and the Sinai leaving Israel exposed. On May 30th, Nasser signed a mutual defense agreement with King Hussein of Jordan, bringing in an eastern front to attack Jerusalem. President Lyndon Johnson had promised a “Red Sea Regatta,” a fl tilla to break the siege on the Straits of Tiran, but ultimately, those words had proven to be hollow.
nearly every Jew, from the most Reform to the most Orthodox. We felt we were staring into the abyss. How could this happen, historically speaking, within minutes of the Holocaust? I remember thinking whether or not I could continue believing in such a God who could see our people suffer so greatly, see us return to our homeland, only for this. It would be difficult for me to go on living, and put one foot in front of the other, as a Jew. It is difficult to describe the sheer relief bordering on euphoria, we had felt when, after only six days of fi hting, Israel was victorious. A renewed sense of Jewish pride, left dormant through 2,000 years of exile in which my people had experienced the Dhimmi laws, blood libels, pogroms, and culminat-
Israeli army Mirages fly over the Sinai at the Israeli-Egyptian border on June 5, 1967, on the first day of the Six-Day War
The fled ling Jewish State was left otally on her own. Just 25 years after the Holocaust, it seemed that another Holocaust might be inevitable, so soon after our people’s return to its ancient Jewish homeland. I was a young girl during the Six Day War, and I well remember the almost palpable tension in the air. We kept our television on that Shabbat, something unheard of in our strictly Orthodox Jewish home. We felt like our breaths were held in from newscast to newscast, and every second we learned that Israel remained alive, we felt we could exhale, for a bit. My family, not at all wealthy by any definition, sent any extra dollars we could muster up to the Israeli Embassy for weapons and traveled down to Washington for a massive rally. Th sense of unity of purpose united
ing in the gas chambers and ovens of the Holocaust, was finally awakened. Between June 5th and June 10th, Israel had defeated the armies of Egypt, Jordan and Syria and came to posses the Gaza strip, the entire Sinai Peninsula, the Golan Heights, Judea and Samaria, and Eastern Jerusalem. After 2,000 years, the Western Wall, the holiest site for the Jewish people, which my grandparents and great grandparents could only dream of praying at, was final y in our hands. One of the fi st decisions the Israeli government had made directly after the war was to grant unfettered access to Muslims and Christians to all of their holy sites. For the very fi st time my brother went into town proudly wearing his yarmulke, rather than hiding it under a sports
The memorial on Jerusalem’s Ammunition Hill is the best known national site dedicated to the six-day war. The scene of the fiercest fighting in the city, between Jordanian and Israeli paratroopers, its fall on 7 June opened the way for the quick capture of east Jerusalem, a pivot on which the history of the region has turned for half a century.
cap. In 1971, when I traveled to Israel for the fi st time, we journeyed up Khinetra, which is now Syria in the north, to and down to Sharm el Sheikh, which is now part of Egypt in the south. No one would have dared to so much as lift a fi ger against us. The e was a heady sense of a march of history, going from the complete and utter devastation of much of European Jewry to this seemingly miraculous victory. It seemed like the forces of goodness had triumphed over the forces of evil. Ever since the 1967 War, Israel had tried to use the territories it had captured in its defensive war of 1967 as barter in exchange for peace. The fi st time was the Khartum Conference in August of 1967 with the Arab League, which resulted in the three no’s: no recognition of Israel; no negotiations with Israel; no peace with Israel. Since then, we have experienced this land for peace equation being played out, over and over again. At Camp David in 2000, Ehud Barak had offered Arafat 94% to 96% of Judea and Samaria, shared sovereignty of the Western Wall and the Temple Mount compound, with the Jews controlling the Western Wall and the Arabs controlling the Haram al –Sharif, or the Temple Mount, and the “right of return” of thousands of Palestinian refugees.
thority has waged an international public relations campaign against Israel in the United Nations and other international forums, including the media and on college campuses. Israel might have won on the battlefiel , but the Palestinian Authority and the rejectionist Arab world have won the P.R. battle in the court of public opinion. The e has been tremendous erosion of support for Israel among the intellectual elite and the left On May 28th The Washington Post ran a one-sided screed, Soldiers after the victory that Hashem delivered in the Six Day entitled “Occupied: Year 50.” war of June 1967 Totally absent from the piece was any of this background. Also absent was the fact that the Arab League refused to accept the UN Partition Plan of 1948, or the Peel Commission’s Partition Plan of 1937. The e is a renewed virulent hatred on the left. Women like Linda Sarsour recently proclaimed that one cannot be a feminist and a Zionist, forgetting the female genital mutilation or the killing of daughters if they date someone outside of their faith that occurs throughout the Muslim world. The hatred that is now in full bloom on college campuses has reached epidemic proportions. Young students are often afraid to cross the quad with a yarmulke on their heads or a Star of David around their necks, without being spat upon or taunted. In a recent video by Ami Horowitz,
The late Israeli General Moshe Dayan and other high ranking IDF officials walking towards the newly liberated Old City of Jerusalem in the aftermath of a military victory of historic proportions
In this 1967 photo, Rabbi Shlomo Goren carries the Torah scroll as he holds the first Jewish prayer session at the Western Wall since 1948
An Egyptian fighter plane destroyed after an Israeli air assault during the 1967 war
This was followed up by an even more generous offer from Ehud Olmert to Mahmoud Abbas in September of 2008, where Israel agreed to forgo the entire sovereignty of the Western Wall. All of these generous offers have been met with Palestinian abject refusal, without any counter-offers made. Instead, these Israeli gestures have been met with incitement to hate and to kill and a steady stream of suicide bombings, vehicular attacks, and knifi gs. In the Summer of 2005, Israel took the magnanimous step of removing every semblance of Jewish life from Gaza, only to have that territory be used as a launching pad for missiles to rain down on the Jewish State reaching from Sderot to Tel Aviv, which has resulted in two wars. Rather then actually meet directly with their counterparts and negotiate in good faith with the Israelis, the Palestinian Au-
students from Portland State University pledged money to help Hamas in their suicide operations. Th y blame this hatred on “the occupation.” But that begs the question: How can one get rid of a so-called “Occupation” when one of the parties simply refuses to sit down and talk with the other? It seems as though we are trapped in a vicious cycle. Six Day War of 1967. An Israeli armored unit entering Gaza. History does not respect moral ambiguity. History favors winners. If we fought World War II with one hand tied behind our backs, I would not be alive, and we would all be speaking German. The worst thing that has happened to Israel has been Oslo, which gave a sense of the moral ambiguity of the rightness of the Israeli cause. If the Israelis lack moral clarity, and are restrained by the court of public opinion, they will never win. Oslo has been horrific for See Reflections on the 50th , page 37
This June 10, 1967 file photo shows jubilant Israeli troops in Sinai
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Fifth Avenue Transforms into a Sea of Blue & White as Tens of Thousands Celebrate Israel’s 69th Birthday at Annual Parade By: Dr. Dan Miller
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n Sunday June 4, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio were joined by United States Senator Charles(Chuck) Shumer, members of the State Legislature and the New York City Council joined tens of thousands marchers and parade viewers to celebrate the 69th anniversary of Israel’s statehood.
Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council. (Photo Credit: All photos by Dan Miller/DMD Images)
Tens of thousands of people, both young and old lined the streets of New York City’s famed 5th Avenue to watch hundreds of Jewish schools and organizations participate in this year’s “Celebrate Israel” parade
The Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island participating as proud marchers in this year’s “Celebrate Israel” parade
Councilman David Greenfield (middle) and other elected officials joining the myriad of festivities at the Celebrate Israel parade
New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio marches in this year’s Celebrate Israel parade along with Israel’s representative to the United Nations, Danny Danon
Thousands of the marchers chanted, “We stand with Israel, We stand with Israel,’ as they passed a cadre of vocal protesters on 5th Avenue near 59th Street. It was back in 1948 when the United Nations, then meeting at Flushing Meadows Park, voted on Israel’s statehood. Since that time the State of Israel has struggled with its Middle Eastern neighbors to maintain the security of its citizens against terrorists as well as numerous attacks and wars to destroy the one and only Jewish State in the world. The son of former Israel Prime Minister Ariel Sharon (2001-2006) walked with Governor Cuomo as forty thousand marchers showed their love for the State of Israel wearing the traditional blue and white, the colors of the Jewish state. Governor Cuomo recently proclaimed the fi st Sunday in June as “Shimon Peres Day,” in memory of the late Israeli President and Prime Minister, who also served in twelve Israeli cabinets in a career that spanned
more than seventy years. Peres won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 with Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat for their efforts in forging a peace treaty in the Middle East. Shimon Peres once said “Peace is costly. Only thing is war costs more.” Shimon Peres died In October of 2016 at the age of 93. The Governor also invited Israeli celebrity kosher chef, Jamie Geller, a Grand Marshall and a delegation of members of the Knesset, Israel’s counterpart to the United States Congress. Another group of exuberant marchers More than a hundred different Jewish organizations, mostly students and religious school teachers from both the five boroughs, neighboring Long Island and Westchester and extending beyond the metropolitan area to communities in the Tri-State area. Many marchers came from as far as Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Th marchers came from near (Upper Eastside of Manhattan) and far, Florida and California. Th usands of the marchers chanted, “We stand with Israel, We stand with Israel,’ as they passed a cadre of vocal protest- RYNNJ ers on 5th Avenue near 59th Street. Some of the minions of religious institutions marching in the parade included, Yeshiva of Flatbush, the Flatbush Park JC Mill Basin led by Linda Podulski, the Forest Hills Jewish Center, Yeshiva of Central Queens, Hillcrest Jewish Center, Queens led by Cantor Moti Fuchs, the Ner Talmud Society, Long Island, the North Shore JC, Port Jefferson, Yeshiva University, Touro College, Brooklyn ColSee Fifth Avenue Transforms , page 38
New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito had this to say to the Jewish Voice, “This is a very special day in New York City. We have forged many relationships that New York City has with Israel.”
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Assemblywoman Helen Weinstein (Sheepshead Bay, Marine Park, Madison Park)
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New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Congressman Jerry Nadler and other elected officials show their support for Israel at the parade
Member of the UJA delegation show their love for Israel at the parade People from near and far joined the exuberant throng of spectators at the annual Celebrate Israel parade
UJA Float at the Celebrate Israel parade
The amazing people from the American Friends for a Safe Israel (AFSI) organization march proudly in the Celebrate Israel parade. AFSI unequivocally supports the brave Jewish settlers living in the biblical heartland of Israel, better known as Judea and Samaria. Twice a year, Helen Freedman, the leader of AFSI personally guides a tour of Israel and visits those Jews who are settling the land despite tremendous adversity
Israeli Scouts marching in the parade. (Photo Credit: JCRC)
Kids from the Hannah Senesh Community School
American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center
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The Farhoud Remembered By: Dr. Edy Cohen
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n the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, June 1-2, 1941 (5701 on the Hebrew calendar), the Muslim residents of Baghdad carried out a savage pogrom against their Jewish compatriots. In this pogrom, known by its Arabic name al-Farhoud, about 200 Jews were murdered and thousands wounded. Jewish property was plundered and many homes set ablaze. Within a week, the British ousted the pro-Nazi government of General Rashid Ali, which had seized power in a coup d’état two months earlier, and restored the legal Iraqi government. That government appointed a commission of inquiry into the pogrom, which determined that the Nazi propaganda of Radio Berlin had been one of the massacre’s foremost instigators. The commission’s report also identified the main individuals who had impelled the assault. It pointed to the extensive activity of Dr. Fritz Grobba, the German ambassador to Baghdad, and to the activity of the former muft of Jerusalem, Hajj Amin Husseini, who had fled to Iraq from Mandatory Palestine in October 1939 (after a short spell in Beirut) and begun inciting against the Iraqi Jews. The mufti had also worked with Iraqi subversive elements, including Rashid Ali, to overthrow Iraq’s ruling Hashemite monarchy and install a pro-Nazi regime.
In an attempt to win Arab and Muslim hearts and minds, the first Arab-language Nazi radio station was launched in Berlin prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, broadcasting anti-British, anti-American, anti-Soviet, and particularly anti-Semitic propaganda. It thus helped spread radical anti-Semitism in the Middle East, where it found common ground with the anti-Jewish tendencies in Islam. The mes ages in the propaganda broadcasts were designed to achieve certain goals, such as
tional sentiments; and, last but not least, wildly inciting against the Jews, who were accused inter alia of stealing the Arabs’ money and being behind all the Arab world’s woes. This propaganda mill employed many teams of both civilian and military personnel, including writers, translators, academics, and Middle East experts. Among others, the broadcasts featured Arab immigrants and leaders. The mythic broadcaster and director of the Arabic station was the journalist Yunus
On the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, June 1-2, 1941 (5701 on the Hebrew calendar), the Muslim residents of Baghdad carried out a savage pogrom against their Jewish compatriots. In this pogrom, known by its Arabic name al-Farhoud, about 200 Jews were murdered and thousands wounded. Jewish property was plundered and many homes set ablaze.
winning the Arab population’s sympathy for the Nazis and the Führer; inciting against the British and French presence in the Middle East; stoking Arab na-
Bahri, who reached Berlin after fleei g his native Iraq, where he had been sentenced to death for pro-Nazi activity. He was recruited by Grobba and opened
his broadcasts with his famous line, “The Arab Lord Haw-Haw, this is Berlin, greetings to the Arabs.” Known for his virulent anti-Semitism, Bahri stated proudly in a memoir he wrote after the war, “I was the fi st Arab to collaborate with the Nazis.” His hatred towards Jews was so intense that he was summoned for a reprimand in Propaganda Minister Goebbels’s offic because of his excessively vitriolic attacks on Jews and especially his constant use of the term
an Peninsula 1,400 years ago. The Prophet Muhammad was the first to expel them. In our time, the Arabs witness what the Jews have done under English sponsorship. The Jews have declared that they want to establish a national home in Palestine which is an inseparable part of the Arab homeland. The Arabs of Iraq now see what the Jews of Basra are capable of doing under English directives. The Arabs take note of the declarations of the English statesmen, particularly the lat-
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“Jewish criminals.” Four days before the Farhoud, Bahri stated on Radio Berlin: Judaism, which is compounded of Zionism and Freemasonry, has created a fortress in England behind which it carries out its crimes. The Arabs fought the Jews and expelled them from the Arabi-
est two by Churchill and Smuts. Smuts said that he and England owe thanks to the Jews for their help in the war. The e words have hardened the Jews’ determination to fi ht the Arabs, in the certainty that after the war they would be allowed to establish the Hebrew state…. The Jews are an abomination ev-
erywhere. And recall the verse in the Koran: “The greatest enemies of humanity are those who trust the Jews.” In broadcasts after the pogrom, Bahri justified the massacre and accused the Iraqi Jews of obtaining and disseminating propaganda material from the British embassy in Baghdad. He also charged them with providing the British embassy with military information about the Iraqi army. With such malicious fabrications he lent legitimacy to the Farhoud massacre. Bahri was too self-laudatory about being the first Arab to collaborate with the Nazis. Th Mufti had beaten him to it long before. Within weeks of Hitler’s rise to power, he rushed to the German consul in Jerusalem to assure him that “the Muslims in Palestine and elsewhere were enthusiastic about the new regime in Germany and looked forward to the spread of fascism throughout the region.” Hajj Amin had been deeply implicated in the widespread massacre of Jews in Mandatory Palestine – from the April 1920 Jerusalem pogrom, for which he was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a British military court but managed to flee the country, to the 1929 riots in which 133 Jews were murdered and hundreds injured, to the 1936-39 “revolt” in which hundreds of Jews were murdered. Against this backdrop, it was only natural for him See The Farhoud Remembered , page 38
Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs, Gilad Erdan Launches Initiative to Unify the Pro-Israel Network Online At the heart of this initiative is 4IL, an online portal for a global community dedicated to combating efforts to delegitimize and boycott Israel Edited by: JV Staff
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n Sunday June 4th, Israeli Strategic Aff irs Minister Gilad Erdan launched an unprecedented initiative to unify the activity of people around the world who are standing up for Israel, and combating the anti-Israel propaganda and de-legitimization being increasingly spread online. Under the brand "4IL", the Ministry of Strategic Aff irs launched a new website which includes videos, graphics, articles and other content. Theannouncement was made
of Jerusalem. The parade was led by Minister Erdan and New York Govin a special ceremony featuring a powerful pro-Israel network ernor Andrew Cuomo, and was attended by dignitaries includGilad Erdan, Israel’s Minister nationwide.” The 4IL global campaign was ing Members of Knesset, the of Strategic Aff irs and Public Diplomacy, and IAC CEO Sho- launched this week on Sunday Mayor of Jerusalem, senators ham Nicolet. The app is a joint June 4th in New York with a se- and congressmen, alongside initiative of IAC, the Interdisci- ries of events, beginning at the some 40,000 supporters of Israel plinary Center Herzliya (IDC), and Maccabee Task Force. “ACT. IL offers a simple and scalable solution that will strengthen and unify the pro-Israel community worldwide, fi ht BDS and combat anti-Semitism,” Nicolet said. “Using cutting-edge technology, we are interconnecting online and offli pro-Israel communities all across the U.S. Thi platform amplifies the impact of each individual activist to create
From left to right: New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Chemi Peres and Israeli MK Gilad Erdan. The “Celebrate Israel” parade was led by Minister Erdan and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and was attended by dignitaries including Members of Knesset, the Mayor of Jerusalem, senators and congressmen, alongside some 40,000 supporters of Israel who painted the avenue in blue and white
The app is a joint initiative of IAC, the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC), and Maccabee Task Force
annual CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE up Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. The parade, hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) fi st began in 1965 and this year marked the 50th anniversary of the reunific tion
who painted the avenue in blue and white. The official launching ceremony took place at the IAC’s Celebrate Israel Festival, while 4,000 participants from the Jewish-Israeli community collectively completed the fi st task of the campaign dedicat-
The IAC contingent at the Celebrate Israel parade in New York. The ACT.IL app offers a simple and scalable solution that will strengthen and unify the pro-Israel community worldwide,” said IAC CEO Shoham Nicolet
ed to the city of Jerusalem. Th festivities came to an end at the IAC Dor Chadash Rooftop Party for Young Professionals during which Minister Erdan presented the campaign to the
The campaign, which is being launched simultaneously in the USA, Israel and soon in Europe as well as in other countries, is aimed at creating an energized online community to combat the online lies, calls for boycotts and the de-legitimization of the State of Israel.
next generation of activists. The campaign, which is being launched simultaneously in the USA, Israel and soon in Europe as well as in other countries, is aimed at creating an energized online community to combat the online lies, calls for boycotts and the de-legitimization of the State of Israel. Minister of Strategic Aff irs Gilad Erdan: "The State of Israel is under constant attack by de-legitimizers working to demonize Israel online and undermine our legitimacy as the nation-state of the Jewish People. For this reason I am initiating an international effort to unite Israel's See Israel's Minister of Strategic , page 38
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Steven Cohen Plots Comeback With $20 Billion Hedge Fund
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teven A. Cohen, the hedge-fund billionaire whose former fi m pleaded guilty to insider trading charges a few years ago, is planning his comeback with a $20 billion pool of money. The new operation would start as soon as early 2018, according to sources cited by Th Wall Street Journal. The $20 billion target would exceed the $16 billion that Cohen’s SAC Capital Advisors oversaw at its height. SAC pleaded guilty to criminal insider trading in 2013 and paid $1.8 billion in penalties, although Cohen wasn’t charged personally. A civil settlement he negotiated with regulators Steven A. Cohen, the hedge-fund billionaire whose former firm restricted him from managing pleaded guilty to insider trading charges a few years ago, is a registered fund until 2018, the planning his comeback with a $20 billion pool of money. WSJ reported. fund, unnamed sources told the Charles Geisst, a Wall Street historian at Manhattan College in newspaper. Hedge funds have lost their New York, told the Washington Most or all of that $11 billion would become part reputation for market-beating Post. “There are too many playreturns in the past few years, ers going after the same thing.� of Cohen’s new hedge Investors are putting greater according the Washingon Post. fund, unnamed sources Hedge funds posted an aver- amounts of money into passive told the newspaper. age gain of 5 percent last year, investing strategies that track according to Hedge Fund Re- the movements of a broader In the meantime, Cohen has search, compared with the 10 index. More than 90 percent of overseen $11 billion in family percent gain for the S&P 500 wealth at Point72 Asset Man- stock index. Meanwhile, more large-cap active funds that overagement, a 1,000-employee op- than 1,000 funds closed down see at least $6 billion performed eration in SAC’s former offic in last year, the most since the 2008 worse than their passive counterparts, according to S&P Dow Stamford, Connecticut. Most or fin ncial crisis. “The hedge fund industry Jones Indices. all of that $11 billion would become part of Cohen’s new hedge has started to collapse on itself,� (NEWSMAX.COM)
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n Thursday June 1st, Elon Musk made good on his threat to bail as one of White House’s top tech advisers, after President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement. Only moments after the President backed out of the climate deal Musk tweeted, “Am departing presidential councils.� “Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world,� he continued. Before resigning, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO sat on two of Trump’s councils: an economic advisory board and the Manufacturing Jobs Initiative. As reported by the NY Post, Mr. Musk tweeted an article by Scientific American about climate change, and challenged the United States to do at least as much as China in combating global warming. “Under Paris deal, China committed to produce as much clean electricity by 2030 as the US does from all sources today,� wrote Musk. While campaigning Mr. Trump had pledged to abandon the climate accord signed
"Climate change is a global challenge. No county can place itself outside of this,"
On Thursday June 1st, Elon Musk made good on his threat to bail as one of White House’s top tech advisers, after President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement
by Obama, saying it was a bad deal and a hoax to weaken the US industry. Critics fear that a U.S. withdrawal will strain relations with its allies. Syria and Nicaragua are the only other countries in the world not participating in the ground-breaking 195-nation accord agreed upon in Paris in 2015. Th oughout his recent travels European leaders, including the Pope tried to persuade Mr. Trump to stay in the pact. Big businesses such as Apple, Walmart, Google and even fuel companies including BP, ExxonMobil, and Shell tried to change the President’s mind. But to no avail. “The United States will withdraw from the Paris climate accord but begin negotiations to re-enter either the Paris accord or an entirely new transaction in terms that are fair to the United States and
its workers. So we’re getting out. We’ll see if we can make a deal. If we can’t, that’s fin ,� Trump said. “I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris,� Trump said pointing to the high costs of staying in the deal. "Climate change is a global challenge. No county can place itself outside of this," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying. “We will continue to resolutely be a protector and promoter of the global climate system process, proactively participating in the multilateral climate change process," Hua said. In 2007, China surpassed America as the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. The current U.S. withdrawal will give China more opportunity to polish its image as a global leader.
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Beautiful Buffet Spread Perfect for a Sunday brunch or Melaveh Malka By: Gitta Bixenspanner
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Ingredients • 1 medium cucumber • 1 medium red bell pepper • 6 carrot sticks • 4 celery sticks • 1 Tbs garlic powder • 1/2 cup sliced green onions • 2 8-ounce packages light cream cheese, softened • 2 Tbs nonfat, plain Greek yogurt • Salt and pepper to taste • 6 dinner rolls Directions Peel, seed and dice cucumber. Dice red pepper, carrots, and celery very fine y. Combine fi st eight ingredients in large bowl, stirring until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread mixture on half the roll, cover with the other half. Cut how you like. Secure each sandwich with a toothpick.
smoked salmon skinned and fine y chopped, or lox slices The veggie measurements are Serve immediately or store in • 16 spinach leaves or any approximate; feel free to com- refrigerator. Serve within 2 days. green leaf bine vegetables according to Serves 6 • 16 strips red bell pepper your needs. Preparation 15 minutes Preparation 15 minutes Yogurt and Herb Dip Serves 12 This dip is delightful for those Fancy Devilled Eggs that want to make their own sandwich spread. Ingredients • 1 cup Greek yogurt • 1 Tbs minced green onion (scallions) • 1 Tbs chopped chives • 1 Tbs chopped dill • 1 Tbs fresh chopped or dry Smoke Salmon Pinwheels basil Directions • 3 Tbs fresh chopped or dry Mix cream cheese and Greek parsley • 2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice yogurt and dill weed. Spread about 1/4 cup of the cream Directions Fancy Devilled Eggs In a small bowl, combine all cheese mixture over each tortiingredients and stir together. lla. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Ingredients • 6 eggs hard-cooked and Serve with sliced fresh veggies salmon or the lox. Place 3 or 4 spinach leaves and 4 bell pepand pita bread wedges. peeled per strips evenly spaced on each • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise tortilla. • 1 stalk celery fine y chopped Smoked Salmon Roll up tortillas tightly; seal • 2 Tbs fine y chopped parsley Pinwheels • 2 tsp Dijon mustard You need only 10 minutes edge of each tortilla by spread• 1/8 tsp each of onion pow- to throw together these elegant ing with additional cream der, salt and pepper or to taste party appetizers that are sure to cheese mixture. Wrap securely Directions impress your company as they with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer Cut eggs in half lengthwise. delight their palate. than 24 hours. Remove yolks and place in a Ingredients To serve, cut into 2-inch piecmedium bowl. Set egg whites • 1 package (8 ounces) aside. Mash yolks with a fork; whipped cream cheese softened es. Place cut side up on serving stir in mayonnaise chopped • 1 /2 cup plain Greek Yogurt platter. Preparation 15 minutes celery, parsley, mustard, onion • 1 Tbs chopped fresh dill Serves 24 powder, salt and pepper. Spoon weed or 1 tsp dried dill weed Tip these wraps can be fille the egg mixture into egg white • 8 fl ur tortillas or wraps (8 with whatever you have at home halves. Decorate with sliced ol- to 10 inches in diameter) ives, radish slices parsley sprigs. • 1 package (4 1/2 ounces) such as mashed eggs, avocado,
tuna, grilled vegetables hard parsley leaf. cheese and vegetables or with Preparation 15 minutes variations of your choice. Let Serves 8 your imagination soar and play Julienne Vegetables In a Cup around with the best filli gs that With Your Choice of Dressing will please your guests. Buy small vegetables, such as Lebanese cucumbers, small size Cucumber peppers, sugar peas and baby Tomato Bites carrots and cut them up julienne style. It's best to use small veggies for these little cups, and to cut them in easily-handled sizes. You can vary the vegetables to your taste. This time around each cup got: • 1 or 2 red or yellow bell pepper slices • 1 mini Persian cucumber slice • 1 or 2 sugar snap peas Cucumber Tomato Bites Directions All of these are of a similar Finger foods are the best choice for this occasion when a size and shape and looked nice in the little cup in your choice of light menu is called for. dressing such as hummus, ItalIngredients • 2 cucumbers, cut into quar- ian or Caesar dressing. Baked Skillet Pancake ter-inch slices Delicious pancake made in • 12 cherry tomatoes one pan with minimum mess • 2 Tbs mayo and easy clean up. • 8 ounces cream cheese Ingredients • 1 tablespoon chopped green • 1 cup all-purpose fl ur onion • 4 tsp granulated sugar • Fresh parsley, for garnish • ½ tsp baking powder Directions • ¼ tsp baking soda Combine green onion, mayo • 1 cup buttermilk (1 cup and cream cheese in a bowl and mix until blended. Peel the cu- milk and 2 Tbs vinegar allow to cumber and slice, then cut cher- rest a few minutes and watch it ry tomatoes into halves. Spread curdle and get the consistency of cream cheese mix onto cucum- buttermilk) ber slices, top with a cherry See Beautiful Buffet Spread , page 36 tomato half and garnish with a
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Why Millennials Love Shabbat By: Rabbi Yosef Edelstein
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habbat, we know it well. It’s our holy day of rest, a sign of the covenant between G-d and the Jewish people, and a time to reconnect with our families and communities after a long and busy work week. It is truly a gift that keeps on giving week after week and many of us couldn’t imagine our lives without it. Th ough my work as an educator for MEOR at George Washington University, I have noticed that for those who grew up without Shabbat as a constant in their lives, this new experience provides an unparalleled opportunity to plug in to Jewish heritage and identity, as well as a much-desired release from worldly distractions. It reaffirms their faith in family, community and humanity, and allows them to make sense of their own thoughts and feelings. The e students see Shabbat as nothing less than a revelation, and they absolutely love it. When it comes to Jewish connection, you couldn’t hope to paint our entire student body with a single brush. Some of them have a long history of participation in Jewish youth groups or summer camps, others have faded memories from several years of Jewish day school or Sundays spent at Hebrew school, and still others have mastered only the basic details of their favorite Jewish holidays. Still, they all agree that Shabbat is exactly what
they have been looking for, whether they knew it or not. By design, Shabbatons are built in to MEOR’s semester-long Maimonides Fellowship program, and students often request to return to our community in Silver Spring, MD to revisit the experience by spending Shabbat with my family in smaller groups for an “even more authentic feel.” In their own words, these Shabbat experiences are “life changing” and transcend the on-campus Shabbat dinners to which they have become accustomed. The e are many reasons. For starters, Shabbat makes such a profound impact on Millennials because it forces them to unplug from technology, a requirement that is at once a shock to their systems as well as a total thrill to their souls. A quick Google search yields tens of formal studies that detail the socially and psychologically destructive effects of our addiction to mobile technology. If we’re honest with ourselves, every one of us can recount instances in which it has been difficult for us to disconnect, instances that have negatively impacted our relationships, as well as our ability to live in the moment. Following a recent Shabbaton, one of my students couldn’t get over the fact that turning her phone off allowed her to “absorb life, refle t on the week, interact with peers, learn something new, and fully relax.” She noted that restricting herself in this way opened the door to “an abundance of
freedoms” that she would not have experienced otherwise. Another student echoed the sentiment, noting that with no phone to check or other distractions, he was able to “just walk around and have engaging conversations with everyone,” meaningful social interaction that is often lacking when mobile technology is on hand.
er and unite Jews around the world. Again, those of us who live in predominantly Jewish communities are quite familiar with the phenomenon of hosting perfect strangers for Shabbat. But my students often cannot fathom this heightened level of national responsibility and brotherly love. Th oughout the Shabbaton
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Yet another student commented that by disconnecting from electronics, it felt as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders, and he had been transported to a stress-free place, a statement I found equally sad and beautiful. One can only imagine the pressure he must feel on a daily basis to stay connected and how relieved he must have been to discover a weekly antidote. Another reason that Millennials are so fascinated with Shabbat is its intrinsic ability to bring communities togeth-
experience, and multiple times thereafter, students express their disbelief regarding the sheer number of people in the community observing Shabbat together as well as the lengths to which they all go to be hospitable to people they have never met before, simply because the strangers are also Jews in need of Shabbat accommodations. At fi st, they feel as though they slipped into an alternate universe, but as they come to better understand the rationale behind the actions, they become inspired to mirror the generosity and kindness on
display. Th y yearn to find a way to make someone else feel as comfortable and connected as they feel in the house of a complete stranger. An instant member of the family, thanks to Shabbat. Which brings me to the fi nal reason: Shabbat’s ability to strengthen Jewish families. It is almost a cliché to note that the institution of family has become weaker over the last few decades. Unfortunately, this decline is just as prominent in the Jewish world. While most of the students I encounter have loving parents and siblings with whom they enjoy healthy relationships, the sight of a family doing anything together stands out as truly remarkable. Additionally, the fact that Shabbat observance, a series of restrictions and demanding tasks, makes the family stronger and more cohesive is that much more impressive to the uninitiated. One student watched in amazement as the young children at a Shabbat meal “engaged in the tradition,” making blessings, singing songs and remaining at the table for the entirety of the meal. He later noted that it would have been total chaos if his younger brother and sister were put in a situation where they were told to relax sans technology. Of course, chaos exists within the families of the Shabbat observant as well. But Shabbat does have a way of bringing out the best in us and drawing our families together. It’s that power that Millennials fin
so magical and hope to wield themselves in order to imbue their lives with a sense of purpose they simply cannot fin elsewhere. In a world where everyone is connected by technology but no one feels like a member of a real community, where everyone is compelled to share but no one truly has anything of substance to add to the seemingly endless conversation, and where the sanctity of family life is all but forgotten, Shabbat offers Millennials, and every one of us, an answer. Shabbat is an opportunity to put life on hold for just long enough to recharge our humanity, develop meaningful bonds through kinship and worship, and explore where we came from in order to decide where we are going as individuals, families and communities. Millennials love Shabbat because it’s a window into a world they never knew was possible, where the entire Jewish nation becomes a nuclear family, where our “best selves” are in reach, and unending kindness and wholesome connection rule. Millennials love Shabbat because it’s the gift that keeps on giving inspiration, validation, and strength, and we must do everything in our power to ensure that they don’t have to imagine a life without it. Rabbi Yosef Edelstein is an educator for MEOR at George Washington University, where he works to inspire, educate, and empower a new generation of young Jewish leaders.
NJOP’s Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Brings Judaism Crash Course to Scarsdale “Judaism: Three Evenings You’ll Never Forget” Edited by: JV Staff
shared culture and tradition and its history, and a discussion guided by the endlessly infor- of the value of believing in God. Prayer: (June 7th – 8:15 oin Rabbi Ephraim Z. mative and charismatic Rabbi pm) an in-depth discussion Buchwald, world-renowned Buchwald.” While everyone is invited to that demonstrates how Jewish rabbi and Founder and Director of NJOP (www.njop. attend any or all classes, pre-reg- prayer is multifaceted and alorg), will bring the landmark istration is appreciated. To reg- lows both individual and comCrash Course in Basic Judaism ister, or to obtain more infor- munal communication with to Scarsdale for three nights in June. The free Crash Course will explore the topics of Belief in God, Prayer, The Sabbath, Jewish Observance and Sexuality. Join him at Young Israel of Scarsdale, 1313 Weaver Street, Scarsdale on Wednesday nights, June 7th, June 14th and June 21st, at 7:30 pm. TheCrash Course in Basic Judaism is part of the David Berg Lecture Series. NJOP is pleased to partner with the Young Israel of Scarsdale to bring this exciting series to the New York Metro area. “This thought provoking, en- Join Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald, world-renowned rabbi and tertaining and inspiring series Founder and Director of NJOP (www.njop.org), will bring the resonates with anyone looking landmark Crash Course in Basic Judaism to Scarsdale for three for a refresher, regardless of nights in June prior Judaic educational background,” proclaimed Rabbi Elly mation, please contact NJOP at God, as well as an opportunity for self-refle tion. Krimsky, NJOP’s Program Di- njop.org/ccbj or 646.871.4444. The Sabbath: (June 14th – Below are descriptions of the rector. “I personally look forward to joining him year after five lectures. Each lecture is in- 7:30 pm) an explanation of the year and find it energizing each dependent and no prior knowl- Jewish concept of the Sabbath and a look at how Shabbat is time. Enjoy three fascinating edge is necessary. Belief in God: (June 7th – actually an incredible gift, espeevenings, invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers and rel- 7:30 pm) an exploration of hu- cially in our modern era of conatives, and join us to explore mankind’s relationship with stant technology. Jewish Observance: (June some of the treasures of our God, God’s role in the world
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NJOP's renowned programs, such as READ HEBREW AMERICA AND CANADA, SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA, Shabbat and High Holiday Beginners Services and Crash Courses in Basic Judaism and Jewish History, have been offered at nearly 5,000 synagogues and Jewish organizations across North America and in 40 additional countries around the globe. NJOP's ever-expanding efforts, and its keen ability to recognize the most current cultural trends, have allowed it to become an acclaimed leader in Jewish social media. Every day, tens of thousands of fans and followers are presented with a means to positively and joyously participate in Jewish life through @JewishTweets on Twitter, NJOP's Jewish Treats daily email and Facebook fan page. NJOP's Jewish Treats’ YouTube channel boasts more An in-depth discussion will be held that demonstrates how than 1.8 million views. Jewish prayer is multifaceted and allows both individual and Since its founding, NJOP has communal communication with God, as well as an opportunity become one of the largest and for self-reflection. most successful organizations, mitted understanding of our Judaism to contemporary Jews impacting broadly on Jewish relationships with one another by providing a greater under- engagement throughout the and an awareness of every cou- standing and knowledge of the world. ple’s ability to build and perfect basics of Judaism and Jewish NJOP extends special thanks the world. life. Over the last 29 years, more to Mr. Sam Domb for his exthan 1,567,590** North Amer- traordinary efforts on behalf of About NJOP ican Jews have been engaged NJOP and the Jewish People. *National Jewish Outreach NJOP*, an independent, Jewishly through NJOP’s posnon-denominational, non-prof- itive, joyous Jewish programs Program is now NJOP. **As of December 2016 it organization, was established and experiences. in 1987 by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald in response to the spiraling losses of Jews from Jewish life due to assimilation and lack of Jewish knowledge. Th ough its highly innovative and stimulating educational programming and influential social media platforms, NJOP conveys the relevance and vibrancy of
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Qualities of a Leader – Parshas BeHaalotecha 5777 By: Rabbi David Bibi
being, Moshe said that hashem could not do this! I retold a mashal – a short parable – which I heard from Rabbi Aba Wagensburg. A king had a rebellious son. This son was impossible to guide and lacked any control. He repeatedly committed crimes and acts in public to the detriment of the king and the kingdom. Finally at a huge banquet, the son entered and began cursing the king and his leaders. The king ordered his soldiers to arrest his son and bring him out to the gallows. The king decided that for the good of the Kingdom, his other children and his throne, he had little choice but to rid the kingdom of the prince. The prince who had always gotten away with everything was in shock as they dragged him off. Suddenly the Queen rose from her throne and stood in the center of the room and cursed the
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t the end of this week’s portion, when Miriam and Aaron are critical of their brother, Hashem appears to them confi ming with regard to His servant Moses that in all Hashem’s household, there is none more faithful. And at the end of the Five Books of Moses, the Torah tells us, 'And Moshe died there, a servant (eved) of HaShem.' The Rabbis explain that the defin tion of an eved is 'someone who has the total possession of his master on him' - it means total servitude and commitment to one's master. And so Moshe being called an eved was the greatest accolade possible and needed no more words. Thi summarizes Moses’ relation with the Al-Mighty in a nutshell. With regard to prophecy, Hashem confi ms Peh el Peh, mouth to mouth do I speak to him. Whatever I tell him or place in his mouth to say, he says exactly as told. All other prophets see Hashem in a vision, perhaps a crackly radio interpreting what they perceive, while Moshe has a perfect connection every time. Never was there a prophet as Moses. As a leader, Moses is the model after which all others are judged. When the people sin at Sinai with the Golden Calf, Moses steps forward and begs for their forgiveness, “and if not, erase me from Your book”. As the Book of Torah is the blueprint of creation, erasure from that Book, means erasure from existence. Moses truly puts himself on the line, again and again in defense of the people. In a time where we see so many ascribe to leadership positions to benefit themselves either fin ncially, politically or with honor, it is eye opening to be reminded of what a great leader is and to be inspired to strive to be more like Moses. Toward the end of this week’s portion, as the people begin to travel, they begin to complain. First they complain about the "arduous" journey. Then they grumble about the manna, expressing their desire for meat. When G-d promises that He will send meat, Moses responds in a very unusual manner. He reminds Hashem that he’s got about three million people to feed,” and You said, 'Meat I will give them and they will eat a month of days.' Will sheep and cattle be slaughtered for them and be enough for them, or will all the fish of the sea be gathered for them and be enough for them?" And Hashem said to Moshe: "Will the hand of Hashem be short? Now you will see if My word happens to you or not."
All other prophets see Hashem in a vision, perhaps a crackly radio interpreting what they perceive, while Moshe has a perfect connection every time. Never was there a prophet as Moses.
Rashi quotes from the Midrash a dispute between the opinion of Rabbi Akiva and that of his student Rabbi Shimon. We are told that Rabbi Akiva understands these verses literally: Moshe doubted the ability of G-d to provide meat. We find this statement so difficult to comprehend. How could Moses, who we acknowledge as the greatest prophet who ever lived and most faithful servant of Hashem, doubt G-d's ability to provide, especially after all the miracles he had witnessed? Rabbi Shimon does not accept the opinion of his teacher and suggests that Moses was really asking, "How can You provide all this food to the people and then kill them?" What purpose is there in making this miracle if the end result will be death? Hashem answered, "Let them and a hundred like them perish, but let no one say that My hand is short and unable to provide." Or in simpler terms, “Better that they should be punished and no one should doubt My power." Many if not all of the rabbinical commentaries try to explain this conversation which seems somewhat beyond our comprehension. The Ran in 14th century Spain suggests that Moses does not doubt Hashem’s ability to provide the meat; he doubts the people’s ability to gather suffici t animals to provide three million people with meat for ninety days. Hashem responds that not even this is beyond His ability as he will send
the slav which we very loosely translate as quail but which is described as a very slow flying bird which travels at chest high and can easily be grabbed from the air and set aside into sacks. The Daat Zkeinim after quoting the Ran suggest an alternative though similar explanation, again putting the limitation on the people. While traveling in the desert, the only way to eat meat was to bring an animal as a sacrificial offering. The sacrifice was then divided into three, a third was burnt on the alter, a third was given to the Kohanim and a third was given to the owner. The meat needed to be eaten before dawn. If morning comes, any remaining meat needs to be burned, but it’s best if all is eaten. Thus Moses is stating that it would be impossible for the Kohanim (Aaron and two sons) to eat a third of 100,000 sheep a night for a month. Th y continue and interpret the second half of the verse as suggesting that fish would work because fish need not be sacrifice , but Hashem promised meat and not fish, thus Moses says it will be impossible. Again Hashem responds, “Am I unable to do something”? And we know that Hashem promised meat but never specified sheep and cattle, he referred to Slav, a type of bird not required to be brought as a sacrific . In discussing this in the synagogue, we sought a better explanation which would better fit with what Rashi suggests is the opinion of Rabbi Akiva, that
king with words far worse than her child. The soldiers looked to the king wondering if she too would be arrested. The king sat back and laughed. The crowd stood in shock. The king explained. I know that my wife loves me and as every mother, she loves her children and would do anything for them. I realize that her love is so great that she would chose to die before seeing her own child killed and therefore she attempts to provoke me. She hopes to avert my attention from the son to the mother and in so doing save her son. Returning to the desert, the King is Hashem, the Prince represents the Jewish people and Moses represents their mother. Perhaps Rabbi Akiva is correct. Moses truly does state the impossible challenging G-d. Perhaps Moses is only doing this to provoke Hashem to turn his wrath
towards Moses and divert his attention from the Jewish people. Perhaps this is another circumstance of asking Hashem to “erase me from your book”. Moses is the Queen willing to sacrifice herself for the people he loves as his own children. If we consider this, we can consider Moses’ other sins. Perhaps at the rock he knew he was speaking to the wrong rock and then hitting the rock he should have spoken to. Perhaps he was in fact again being the mother and accepting that he take the punishment and spare the child. Moses greatness is said to be in his gift of prophecy or possibly in his relationship with G-d, but perhaps his greatness is really more than anything, at least as far as we are concerned, in his love, care and self-sacrifice for us his people. This is a lesson which every leader needs to learn.
Parshas B’Haaloscha – Elevate Your Life By: Rabbi Osher Jungreis
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n this week’s parsha (Numbers 8:1), Aaron is commanded to kindle the lights of the menorah, but a most unusual word is used in this connection - “behaaloscha” which, literally translated means “when you elevate” rather than “K’sheh tadlik” “When you light.” The e is a profound teaching therein. The menorah is symbolic of the Torah, and we must at all times bear in mind that studying the Torah is not just undertaking another study; observing the mitzvot is not just another life style, but it is the very essence of our lives, the very fi er of our being through which we are elevated and realize our purpose in life. Therefore, the words that is used is “elevating” rather than “lighting”. Every aspect of the service is signific nt. When the Kohen lights the menorah, he must do so standing on a step although the menorah was only fift four inches in height and it would have been a simple matter to kindle the light without standing on a step-stool. But here again, is a symbolic teaching - we cannot just open the books and start studying. Rather, we must prepare ourselves emotionally, mentally, and spiritually for the awesome task of immersing ourselves in G-d’s Book. Each and every time we commence
In this week’s parsha (Numbers 8:1), Aaron is commanded to kindle the lights of the menorah, but a most unusual word is used in this connection - “behaaloscha” which, literally translated means “when you elevate” rather than “K’sheh tadlik” - “When you light.”
our studies, we must strive to view ourselves as we stood at Mt. Sinai, when we declared “Na’aseh v’nishma” - “We will fulfill the Torah - study and plumb its infin te wisdom. If we adopt such as attitude, we will discover that absolutely nothing can limit our spiritual growth, and we will truly experience spiritual elevation. Following the instructions regarding the commandment of the menorah, the passage goes on to say, “Vayas Kein Aharon” - “And Aaron did thus...” (Numbers 8:30) Rashi, the great commen-
tator states that this verse is in praise of Aaron who fulfilled the command exactly as instructed. This is difficult to understand, for even a lesser person than Aaron wouldn’t have deviated from G-d’s command, how much more so Aaron. But once again the Torah teaches us an important lesson. It is easy to be enthusiastic when we undertake a new project, but to keep that enthusiasm going when the novelty wears off is a real test of character. We all have visions when facing new challenges. We go under the chuppah certain that we will be the best husbands and wives. When we become parents, we are certain that we will be the best mothers and fathers, but very soon, our dreams are shattered, our enthusiasm fades, and we revert back to our old ways. Aaron however, was different. Th oughout his thirty-nine years of service, he retained his enthusiasm as on the day when he fi st received the commandments. Indeed, “Aaron did thus...” The e is yet another teaching to the menorah. “The soul of man is a candle of G-d (Proverbs). Buried deep in the crevices of our neshamas is the light of G-d - a love of Torah. We need only kindle it. So if we seek meaning and purpose in life, elevation and spirituality, we need only kindle the light of Torah in our souls. It’s as easy as that.
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Free Access to Downtown Continued from page 22 the Holocaust is New York’s Holocaust memorial museum. Using fi st-person histories and personal objects, the Core Exhibition tells the story of the Jewish experience before, during, and after the Holocaust. Also on view is Andy Goldsworthy’s Garden of Stones, his only permanent installation in New York City, and the special exhibition My Name Is… The Lost Children of Kloster Indersdorf about the powerful reality faced by children in the aftermath of war. Guided tours of the Core Exhibition will be offered on the hour from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. National Archives at New York City invites visitors to connect with history and discover the many national treasures of New York. Begin your journey into family history research/genealogy in the Research Center by examining immigrant arrivals (including Ellis Island), Fed-
eral census and naturalization (citizenship) records, plus so much more. The Learning Center offers “Amending America” activities and "Archival Adventures." In the Welcome Center, view select original documents that explore the Bill of Rights, constitutional amendments, and instances in which American citizens have sought to amend the Constitution to attain greater rights and freedoms. Historical interpreters will be on hand to discuss the importance of the Bill of Rights. National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution illuminates through exhibitions and programs the diversity of Native peoples of the Americas, from the Arctic Circle to the southern tip of Patagonia. Celebrate the summer solstice with fun and educational activities. Special tours will be offered of the museum’s collections, Infin ty of Nations, Native Fashion Now, Cerámica de los
you realize or can afford." • Plan for long-term care. Many people eventually require some type of long-term care, such as a nursing home or assisted-living facility, and the cost is heft . It can be difficult to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid to pay for long-term care, and if you do qualify there are restrictions, Orestis says. Long-term care providers prefer some sort of private pay, such as personal savings, long-term
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How To Beat Continued from page 43 • Make sure you understand Medicare. Medicare offers numerous choices that allow people to put together the best combination of benefits for their needs and budgets. But beware, Orestis says. "Enrolling in Medicare can be complicated," he says. "If you’re not careful, you can miss out on coverage you need or pay more in premiums, co-pays and deductibles than
taking foods out of the diet won’t fix what processed foods have done to your system. Th t just kicks the problem down the road, leaving people at risk for more serious health concerns later on.” So if going wheat-free isn’t the answer, what can you do to begin to improve your digestive system? Th t can get complicated, but Douillard has a few suggestions to get you started in the right direction: • Eat more fi er. Aim for 50 grams of fi er in your diet each day. Make half your plate green
vegetables, one-fourth starch and another one-fourth protein. Increase the amount of beans you eat. Of course, beans can be difficult for some people to digest, but one easily digestible bean is the split yellow mung bean. As your digestion improves, you can re-introduce other beans. • Drink water between meals. The brain’s relationship with the rest of the body can be a funny thing. When people are dehydrated, the signals to the brain often get translated as hunger signals. So people scarf down an unhealthy snack when they
JetBlue to Use Facial Continued from page 41 the technology, developed by tech company SITA, later this year. Delta Air Lines plans to install a system at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport that allows passengers to check in their own luggage.” Once someone’s identity is verified by passport photos, their luggage could be check without needing to wait on long lines for staff assistance. Spokeswoman for Delta, Ashton Morrow, told The Post, “It’s about taking the stress out of travel and making it a little bit
well as their personal experiences every half-hour between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Poets House offers something for everyone in the wide and varied tradition of verse. Visitors can peruse the 70,000-volume poetry library and view exhibitions that focus on the physical and visual expression of poetry. View books, magazine issues, and ephemera from the working library of Poetry magazine and the Poetry Foundation. Participate in a literary scavenger hunt: visitors will be given popular poems with several words missing and will have to find the poems in books in Poets House’s extensive library. The Skyscraper Museum, located in the world's fi st and foremost vertical metropolis, celebrates New York City's rich architectural heritage and examines the historical forces and individuals that have shaped its successive skylines. Th ough exhibitions, programs, and publications, the Museum explores tall buildings as objects of design, products of technology,
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sculptures, and mosaics by preeminent artists of the period, with Municipal Archives photographer Matthew Minor, as he takes you on a behind-the-design walk through early 20th century architecture. Building Tours are held at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Or take a special guided tour of the Archives with the Commissioner at 5:00 p.m. Sign up for all tours in advance as spaces are limited. Email publicprograms@ records.nyc.gov with tour name and time in subject header. 9/11 Tribute Museum, created by the September 11th Families Association, presents videos, artifacts, and “Person to Person History,” linking visitors who want to understand the historic events of 9/11, including the rescue and recovery operations and the rebuilding of Lower Manhattan, with those who experienced them. Visitors will discover the tremendous spirit of resilience and service that arose after the attacks. Volunteer Guides speak to visitors about the events of September 11th as
Ancestros: Central America's Past Revealed, and the stunning Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House building on the hour from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. Please visit AmericanIndian. si.edu for tour details. National September 11 Memorial & Museum is the country's principal institution concerned with exploring the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events, and exploring 9/11's continuing signific nce. Free admission is from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the last admission two hours prior to closing. Tickets are not available in advance and are distributed on a fi st-come, fi st-served basis at the museum starting at 4:00 p.m. Distribution time is subject to change. NYC Municipal Archives, located in a stunning Beaux Arts building, holds New York City Government’s historical records beginning with documents deeding land to the Lady Deborah Moody in 1645. Explore the building’s grand staircases,
easier from a tech standpoint. The more you can allow self-service, it’s going to enhance traveling for passengers.” Facial recognition softw re is also being used by Customs and Broder Protection to verify the status of non-citizens who are traveling in and out of the United States. Two international routes going out of Atlanta are testing the system on departing passengers, and the system is already in place for international passengers arriving at JFK Airport in New York and at Washington Dulles. If the system cannot verify someone’s
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should be reaching for a glass of water. A good guideline is 16 ounces 30 minutes before each meal. • Don’t overeat. Perhaps it can be traced back to our mothers telling us to eat every bite, but people have a tendency to eat until their plates are empty rather than stopping when they’re full. Douillard says it’s better to stop even before you’re full. About three-fourths full is the way to go, he says. “Your digestive strength is the key to a long, healthy and vital life,” Douillard says. “Whether you eat gluten shouldn’t be decided for you because of weak digestion. It should be decided by you based on what you prefer.” identity, the individual can than present their passport for proof of status and identity. A note of caution is being aired by those advocates of privacy. Lawyer with the Electronic Privacy Information Center Jeramie Scott said that the surveillance abilities of the feds are greatly increased by facial recognition. He told The Post, “We need regulations that provide transparency, oversight, and accountability over the use of facial-recognition technology.” Gabris, the Customs spokeswoman, said that “after a short period of time” the images taken at the airport that match US citizens are deleted by the agency.
The exact number of residential units included in the new plans has not yet been revealed by the spokespeo-
ple of either Kushner Cos. or Rouse. What the companies did say, is that the new plan includes, "space to house a vibrant mix of shopping, din-
Nefesh B’Nefesh Announces Continued from page 13 contributing in signific nt ways towards the State of Israel. Recipients were chosen by a prestigious panel of committee members in the following categories: Science & Medicine; Commu-
nity & Non-Profit; Education; Israel Advocacy; Culture, Art & Sports and Young Leadership. “Olim from English speaking countries around the world continue to make signific nt and meaningful contributions to the State of Israel each day.
JUNE 9, 2017 sites of construction, investments in real estate, and places of work and residence. Visit the Museum, open all day, and join the Curator’s Tour with founding director Carol Willis of the special exhibition, Ten and Taller, 1874-1900, at 5:00 p.m. South Street Seaport Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the rise of New York as a port city and its critical role in the development of the United States. The Museum uses its historic buildings, unique collections, working 19th-century printing presses, and ships – including the newly restored historic ship Wavertree – to provide educational experiences and interactive exhibits. See the exhibition Street of Ships: The Port and Its People, walking tours exploring the history of the East River waterfront start at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (45 minutes, onsite registration required), tour of the Historic Ship Wavertree, and live demonstrations at Bowne Co. Stationers and Printers.
less-steel or cast-iron skillet with cooking spray and when hot add pancake batter. Transfer to oven and bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Turn pancake out onto platter and dust with confectioners' sugar (if using). Slice pancake into wedges and serve with compote. Preparation 15 minutes Serves: 6 -10 ing, entertainment, leisure as part of 24/7 mixed-used center ... with the addition of residential space." A site plan application is anticipated to be presented to the borough by the partners, which will permit them to begin construction in 2018. Once again, these Bonei Zion Prize recipients demonstrate that there are no limits on what an Oleh can achieve and the impact one can have,” said Nefesh B’Nefesh Co-Founder and Executive Director Rabbi Yehoshua Fass. “We are proud to be honoring such an extraordinary group of dedicated and Zionistic individuals.”
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5 Lessons for Us From Continued from page 23
4) The anti-Islamists are your allies, not the “moderate” Islamists
The investigation into the Manchester bombing is resulting in scrutiny of the LIFG network in the U.K. that spawned so many al-Qaeda and ISIS recruits. It’s worth pointing out that our Egyptian and Libyan allies are fi hting that same network and have been asking for U.S. help in defeating them since the civil war began in 2011. After Libyan dictator Qaddafi fell, a very predictable civil war between “moderate” Islamist militias and secular-democratic forces began. ISIS gained a foothold and fought both. Th civil war became a proxy war between the anti-Islamist secularists backed by Egypt and the
United Arab Emirates and a coalition of Islamists backed by Qatar, Turkey and Sudan that includes al-Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Sharia, the Libyan Muslim Brotherhood and the successors to the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group—the group whose network bred the Manchester terror hub. The anti-Islamist forces, spearheaded by General Khalifah Haftar’s Libyan National Army, are the most popular and strongest of the approximately 1,700 militias in Libya. It is successful, openly disdains Political Islam, vows to separate mosque and state. Haftar wants to ban the major Islamist forces, including the Muslim Brotherhood and the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, as terrorist organizations. The e are some reports that Salman Abedi himself might
Reflections on the 50th Continued from page 27 the Palestinian people because it has trapped them in the delusion that they will one day conquer all of Israel. Th t is what their leaders say to them in Arabic, and that the best thing they could do for their people is to martyr themselves in suicide bombings, car-rammings, or knifi gs. It condemns their children to die in a war that their great grandparents lost in 1948, 1967, and 1973. Likewise, it has been horrifi for the United States, because like it or not, in the eyes of the radical Islamist, America and Israel are webbed at the hip. Th t means when Israel is restrained from acting with strength, the United States’ image erodes in the Muslim and Arab world. It also rewards terrorists, and therefore sends a mixed signal to the Islamist terrorist that terrorism is an acceptable form of resolving international disputes. However, a new pathway is
finally emerging to get us out of that cycle. Under the leadership of Daniel Pipes and the Middle East Forum, there is a new movement in Congress entitled, “The Israeli Victory Caucus.” The Congressional leaders of the Caucus are Chairman Ron DeSantis of Florida and Bill Johnson of Ohio. The philosophy of the caucus is that Palestinian rejectionism of the Jewish State has remained in place since before the establishment of the State of Israel. Th Oslo experiment has brought Israel 24 years of making concessions to the Palestinians, which is interpreted by the Palestinians as signs of weakness. As Daniel Pipes argued in the January edition of Commentary, “The Oslo exercise showed the futility of Israeli concessions to Palestinians when the latter fail to live up to their obligations. By signaling Israeli weakness, Oslo made a bad situation worse. What is conventionally called the ‘peace process’ would more
White House Won't Block Continued from page 10 “It is essential that we fin new leadership for the FBI that restores public trust and confidence in its vital law enforcement mission,” Trump wrote. Comey becomes only the second FBI chief to have been fi ed, noted Bloomberg News. Comey reportedly kept detailed notes of his discussions with Trump, including one in
which the President allegedly pressured him to ease off a probe into ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn and another in which Trump asked for his loyalty. Last week, the White House refused to rule out the possibility that Trump would use executive privilege to stop Comey’s testimony. The Justice Department recently appointed former FBI Di-
former ambassador to Germany who is the front-runner in next week’s Democratic gubernatorial primary; Senate President Stephen Sweeney of Gloucester County; Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald of Camden County; and Craig Coughlin, a Middlesex County assembly-
accurately be dubbed the ‘war process.’” Th nks to President Obama, we have a newly enriched, empowered, and emboldened Iran, and there are at least 100,000 missiles on Israel’s North, as Hezbollah and the IRGC, as well as ISIS, have gained a foothold in Syria and Southern Lebanon. It is fi ally time to take off the gloves and to rid those who attempt to destroy Israel though deligitimization. The e will be no going back, and we should never appease those who attempt to destroy us. Thedays of capitulating to the illusions of Israel’s enemies of her destruction, even through more sophisticated tactics such as farcical negotiations and launching attacks from land acquired through Israeli withdrawals, are final y over. We must disabuse Israel’s enemies of the notion that eventually they can destroy the Jewish state. We should never go back to the dark days of fearing a Holocaust on Israeli soil again. (EMETONLINE.ORG)
rector Robert Mueller as special counsel to oversee the federal investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. While Trump has accepted intelligence reports concluding that Russia engaged in cyber attacks during the November presidential election, he has repeatedly lambasted as “fake news” any suggestion that he or his staff had connections to Russia. Russia denies the allegations altogether. (INN)
Islamist network whose tenta- questioning upon his return. He cles in Manchester sparked the also visited Germany, and the May 22 bombing. Germans say he did not appear on any watch lists. 5) The Western Now it’s being reported the security agencies U.S. government told MI5 in are not on the ball early January that Abedi was MI5 has 500 active investiga- part of a North African cell of tions and 3,000 subjects of inter- ISIS members plotting an attack est. The e are reports that there’s on a political target, which was an additional20,000 considered thought to be an assassination. to pose a “residual risk” because According to the unconfi med they were previously investigat- report, the U.S. put Abedi on ed. It appears that Abedi was a watch list in mid-2016 after intercepting some of his considered a “residual risk.” Abedi was reported to the communications. In another blunder, the U.K. government 5 times over 5 years by people who felt he posed a se- designated the LIFG as a terrious terrorist threat. This count rorist group in 2005. Ramapresumably includes two friends dan Abedi, a member of LIFG, who separately reported him in didn’t move to Libya until 2008. 2012 and 2016 after he justifie He was never arrested. Perhaps suicide bombings and expressed this is because of the difficulty support for terrorism. Members in proving that someone is a of his own family warned he was “member” of a terrorist group instead of just a “supporter.” “dangerous.” Ramadan Abedi denies being He was still able to travel to Libya and Turkey (where he a member of the LIFG. He says, may have entered Syria) without “I condemn anyone who says I
belong to the LIFG, but I praise them.” Terrorists are often recruited by family members or close friends. The Abedi family’s ties to LIFG, involvement with a radical mosque, location near so many other terrorists in Manchester, the father’s move to Libya and involvement in the fi hting, and various tips should have put him higher up on the priority list. When Salman Abedi spent three weeks in Libya, it should have triggered alarm bells in the intelligence system so he’d at least be questioned upon his return to the UK. Th t didn’t even happen. He committed a suicide bombing at the Manchester Arena shortly thereafter. Ryan Mauro is ClarionProject. org’s Shillman Fellow and national security analyst and an adjunct professor of counter-terrorism. He is frequently interviewed on top-tier television and radio.
Coalition Crisis Brewing
right-wing voters, who voted for developing settlements. The time has come to tell the truth: Half Continued from page 16 while Mount Hebron Regional of the homes that are about to Council Head Yochai Damari be approved have already been But Netanyahu’s statement told the Hebrew-language NRG built, and out of 2000 permits apdid not sway settlement lead- website that the current round of proved there will be just 800 new ers. Gush Etzion Mayor Shlomo approvals were little more than a ones. This makes a mockery [of Ne’eman called on right-wing “mockery” of people who voted right-wing policy] and is nothing more than a continuation of forgovernment ministers to boycott for right-wing parties. “The approval of 2000 hous- mer President Obama’s policy,” a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation ing units is [nothing more than] Damari said. of the area south of Jerusalem, throwing sand in the eyes of (TPS)
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President to move the embassy to Jerusalem by May 31, 1999, of the aisle are joining together or else issue a waiver every six in a resolution to mark the oc- months delaying the move. Trump, who promised to casion today," McConnell said. "While we know that Israel move the embassy to Jerusacontinues to face a number of lem during his presidential threats, bipartisan passage of campaign, last week signed the this resolution will serve as yet presidential waiver delaying the another indication of the United move by another six months. States' commitment to standing Before Trump, former President by our Israeli friends," he added. Barack Obama had signed the The 1995 law called for the waiver in December.
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to provide the full picture of Israeli society to our compatriots," he said. ror," Adaktusson charged. Christians made up more "Israel is, as we all know a, society with freedom of speech, than 18 percent of the popupluralist, and the rule of law. As lation of the Holy Land when friends of Israel, the task is ours Israel was founded in 1948, but
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“After being arrested by Kenya security forces he was handed over to Interpol and the FBI,” port in the caucus to become says the relative who was familspeaker, Prieto effectively took iar with the arrest. “He was later control of the Assembly Dem- handed over to the Australian man who is running for speaker. ocrats’ campaign account. A authorities.” Coughlin’s bid to topple South Jersey political strategist Speaker Vincent Prieto (D., who led the campaign commit- Lack of evidence Hudson) has fractured the state tee for 15 years then resigned. After returning to Australia, But Thursday’s fund-raising Khayre was involved in other Democratic Party. Coughlin is supported by a coalition of haul showed that South Jersey crimes, including robbery. Democrats from South Jersey, Democrats and other Coughlin He was among a group of men Middlesex and Union Counties, allies will be tough to defeat. charged with plotting to attack Lawmakers will elect their an Australia army base in Sydand elsewhere. After Coughlin announced leaders after November’s elec- ney in August 2009. He was latlast week he had enough sup- tions. er released for lack of evidence, (PHILLY.COM)
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have been injured in 2014 fighting as a member of an Islamist militia battling Haftar’s forces. “From day one, the Muslim Brotherhood has served as a Trojan horse, bringing foreign combatants into Libya after they had received training in regional and Western capitals and cities…The Muslim Brotherhood provided them with entry visas or Libyan identity papers, furnished them with weapons and offered logistical support,” Haftar says. They openly sought an alliance with the U.S. and Europe, only to be disappointed. The Libyan and Egyptian governments viewed the Obama Administration’s neutrality and urging of a unity government as a pro-Muslim Brotherhood position. Egypt and its Libyan allies continue to demand a change in policy. We should remember that they are fi hting the same
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while three other members of the group were convicted and given jail sentences. Khayre then spent 16 months in a high security facility for terrorism offenses, but was acquitted and later released in 2010, according to the Australia Broadcasting Corporation. In 2012, he was arrested after committing robbery while armed with a knife. He was reportedly under the influence of drugs and was sentenced to five years. He was released in November last year on parole, according to the relative.
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Despite the signing, however, White House press secretary clarified to reporters on Friday that Trump still intends to move the embassy to Jerusalem and that the move is a question of “when” and not “if ”. On Sunday, the United States Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, echoed those comments, telling CNN that Trump still intends to move the embassy to Jerusalem, but he believes that such a move could be a part of the peace initiative he is promoting. (INN) now form less than two percent. Tens of thousands of Christians make pilgrimage to the Jerusalem each year to visit such holy sites as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built on the site where tradition says Jesus was crucifie , buried and resurrected. (I24 NEWS)
The relative says he has “no doubt” that Khayre was radicalized. He says Khayre knew at least one Australian of Somali origin who travelled to Syria to fi ht for ISIS. “He was a close buddy to Sharmarke, an ISIS militant from Australia who was killed three years ago,” the relative said. Sharmarke Jama was an Australian model and DJ who joined ISIS. His death in 2014 in Syria attracted media attention. Jama was from Melbourne, as was Khayre. According to sources, police have seized all the family members' electronic gadgets for review. “The whole family is now treated as a scene for crime,” said the relative.
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Saudi Arabia to Qatar Continued from page 11 "We are watching the fin ncial sector very closely. If the market needs liquidity, the central bank will defin tely provide liquidity," a Qatari central bank officia told Reuters. Nevertheless, losing some of their foreign business links could be uncomfortable for Qatari banks because they have been expanding their loans faster than other banks in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council. To fund this, they have been seeking loans and deposits from the rest of the GCC. Among large banks, Doha Bank and Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) are the most exposed to GCC deposits, with QIB obtaining a quarter of its deposits from the GCC, said Olivier Panis, analyst at Moody's Investors Service. "We need to look into the maturity of those deposits but if they're short-term deposits, this could expose the banks rapidly to reduced confidence
from GCC institutions," he said. Doha Bank and QIB did not respond to requests for comment. Because of such worries, the Qatari riyal fell in the spot market on Tuesday to 3.6470 against the U.S. dollar, its lowest level since June 2016, although it later rebounded to 3.6405, almost equal to its officia peg of 3.64. It also fell slightly in the one-year forwards market, where traders bet on rates 12 months from now. The riyal's drop "is based on speculation," the Qatari central bank officia said, adding Doha had a "huge cushion" of foreign currency to support the riyal if necessary. A commercial banker in fellow GCC state Kuwait, which did not sever diplomatic ties with Qatar, said on Tuesday that business with Qatari institutions was continuing as normal. On the international media and communications front, INN reported that Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that it was closing the office of the
Germany To Avoid Escalation Continued from page 12 "We have no interest in pushing Turkey into a corner ... we don't want to push it towards Russia," Gabriel said. "This is no small thing but it is about more than Incirlik, it's about our relationship with Turkey," he said. Turkey has been seeking to improve relations with Russia. Last month it agreed plans with Moscow and Tehran to reduce the fighting in Syria, and has been working to end economic barriers imposed after Turkey
Berlin is also worried about a security crackdown in Turkey after last year's failed coup. Some shot down a Russian plane near 150,000 people have been sacked or suspended from their jobs the Syrian border in 2015. Turkish Foreign Minister and 50,000 people jailed pending Mevlut Cavusoglu said after trial. "Turkey wants an expansion meeting Gabriel in Ankara on Monday that relations with Ger- of the customs union. We say we many had suffered recently, but are ready for that ... but you have that trade and investment be- to move, too," said Gabriel, who tween the two countries were still stressed that adhering to the rule of law was necessary. strong. Germany has also pushed for "We spoke about how we can focus on this more, what steps the release of German-Turkish could be taken to increase con- journalist Deniz Yucel, who was tact between the two nations arrested in Turkey in February and disperse this negative atmo- on a charge of spreading terrorist propaganda. sphere," he said.
Israel's Minister of Strategic Continued from page 30 supporters around the globe and provide them with a platform that strengthens their activities, with tools that will help all of us fi ht hatred together, and with resources to spread the truth. As part of the campaign, we will provide Israel's supporters with videos, graphics, articles and content. Along with civil society initiatives such as the Act. il application developed by Israeli-American Council (IAC) and IDC students, we believe that this will be a game-changer in defending Israel online and around the world".
Since its establishment, the Ministry of Strategic Aff irs has met dozens of public diplomacy organizations in Israel and around the world, which take an active part in civil pro-Israel activities. The e organizations constitute a signific nt force in the pro-Israel network, and the aim of this campaign is to enhance their activities while providing Israel's supporters in Israel and around the world with materials and methods for defending Israel online. The public diplomacy campaign will be led by Israel's former beauty queen, Titi Aynaw, and actress Ariel Mortman,
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Arab news network Al Jazeera which operate within its borders. It was also in the process of cancelling the organization's license to broadcast in the Sunni state. The move comes after Saudi Arabia and four other Sunni Arab states severed diplomatic relations with Qatar over the state's support for terrorism. Al Jazeera is based in Qatar. Employees of the organization were ordered to leave the five Sunni states and return home. In an officia statement, the countries said "Qatar adopted terror organizations which intend to harm the region's stability." Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was recently quoted on offic l media speaking out in support of Iran, against the Gulf States and Egypt, claiming his country has a good relationship with Israel, defending Hezbollah, and admitting to strained relations with President Trump's administration. After the severing of ties was announced, Saudi Arabia told its citizens to leave Qatar with-
is preventing regional peace in the Middle East, acknowledging that the main threat in the Mid- that the Palestinian topic is “an dle East is not Israel, Jews or Zi- issue” on the regional stage, but onism, but rather radical Islamic noting that Egypt and Jordan both managed to overcome the terrorism. The defense minister further- topic to sign peace treaties with more rejected a suggestion that Jerusalem. “You’ve got to look at the overthe Israel-Palestinian confli t
in fourteen days. In addition, UAE carrier Etihad Airways announced all fli hts to Qatar would be cancelled as of Tuesday morning. However, "Qatar is part of the Arab world, and that won't change," former Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate Head Amos Yadlin told Reshet Bet Radio on Monday morning. In a report filed by the Tazpit News Service on Monday, Israeli MK Omer Bar-Lev (Zionist Union) said on Monday that the decision by the Arab countries to sever diplomatic relations with Qatar is especially signifi cant for Israel. The TPS report indicated that Bar-Lev said the move by the five Arab countries refle ted the emergence of a Sunni coalition as direct result of last month’s $110 billion arms deal between Washington and Saudi Arabia, and added that the changing reality around the region will necessarily have an impact on Israeli policy. “Trump is the pied piper, and the Sunni world follows along after him, Bar Lev said
before turning to the Israeli government which he accused of intransigence and failing to understand the emerging regional circumstances. “Next, the Netanyahu government, which relates to Israel as some sort of isolated island and therefore offers no regional or diplomatic initiatives, will have to justify the $4 billion it receives from Uncle Sam and will have to do what he Trump says,” Bar Lev added. Bar Lev, who is a candidate for chairman of the Labor Party and a member of the Knesset Foreign Aff irs and Defense Committee, said “the right-wing government is panicking at the thought of an American initiative, which at the moment is the only one that offers any political outlook at all. It would seem that in light of President Trump’s initiative, The security vacuum and Netanyahu’s lack of policy are coming to an end. It is only a matter of time.” Bar Lev accused Qatar of playing a double game in the region both supporting Hamas and at the same time mediating
The Farhoud Remembered Continued from page 30
to play a central role in the Farhoud, both in inciting the local Iraqi population against their Jewish compatriots and through his close involvement with the Rashid Ali regime. It comes as no surprise, then, that in his memoirs the muft blamed the Iraqi Jews for the failure of the pro-Nazi “revolution” (which in turn forced him to flee to Tehran, whence he came to Berlin where he spent the rest of the war years), thus implicitly justifying the Farhoud. As he wrote: The fi h column played a star of the "Greenhouse" series, large role in the failure that which is currently being filme for a Netflix adaptation in the the movement [the Rashid Ali U.S. A video featuring Titi and regime] suffered in Iraq. Thi Ariel in the United States and Israel will headline the campaign in encouragement to join the movement. As part of the Ministry's enContinued from page 28 couragement of civil initiatives in the struggle against de-legitimization, a dedicated app will lege, Downstate Medical Cenalso be launched in New York. ter, SUNY, The Hebrew InstiThe app, initiated by the Israeli tute of White Plains, American American Community (IAC), Veterans of Israel, The Moriah Interdisciplinary Center in Her- School Yocheved Orbach Camzliya (IDC) as well as Maccabis, pus, Northeast Queens Jewish was developed with a vision to Community Council, Friends create an international commu- of Israel Defense Forces FIDF, nity which can take action on- the Hebrew Tabernacle Congreline in, real time to defend the gation, the Hebrew Academy of State of Israel. Long Beach NY, Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls and all situation: You can blame the the Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva ‘extremist’ government of Bin- HS For Boys. yamin Netanyahu, with its settler Rabbi Alvin Kass, the NYPD defense minister [Liberman], but rabbi who was leading a troop there are facts here: At Annapolis, of Jewish police offic s and [Ehud] Olmert and [Tzipi] Livni FDNY chaplain Rabbi Joseph made an unprecedented offer to Potasnik were among more Abu Mazen and he wouldn’t sign. than two hundred religious In 2000 at Camp David, [Ehud] leaders guiding their congregaBarak made an offer to [Yasser] tions and religious school’s stuArafat and he wouldn’t sign.” dents and their parents along the parade route that began on (TPS)
column consisted of different elements, of which the main one was Iraqi Jewry…. During the war, Jews who were employed in the telephone service would record the important and offici conversations on reels and pass them to the British embassy in Baghdad. The Jews in the postal and telegraphic authority did the same. Th y hurriedly sent the embassy the telegrams and letters that reached them. Regrettably, seventy-six years after the Farhoud, it appears that the mufti’s heirs to the Palestinian leadership have learned nothing and forgotten nothing. When Mahmoud Abbas stood beside President Trump on the White House lawn and declared to one and
Fifth Avenue Transforms Fifth Avenue and E 57th Street and ended at E 74th Street and 5th Avenue. New York City Councilman Paul Vallone, (Queens) spoke about the importance of keeping a safe Israel. While not Jewish, he comes from a long line of judges who of course get their name from the Book of Judges and is one of the most revered professions in the United States and in Israel. Council member Vallone said, “I spoke to my dad this morning and he reminded me that he marched in the Salute to Israel Parade for many years. At Least there is one more Vallone marching in today’s parade.” Councilman Vallone was referring to his father, former New York City Speaker of the New York City Council, Peter Vallone. Councilman Paul Vallone is
JUNE 9, 2017 between the Islamic terror group and Israel. “Qatar is trying to play both offense and defense in this region,” said Bar-Lev. “The Qataris channel funding that is intended for construction projects in Gaza to be overseen by Israel, but at the same time serve as an ongoing source of funding for Hamas and other fundamentalist Islamic terror groups. At this stage, Qatari mediation between Israel and Gaza is preferable to the option of having … Qatar doing whatever it wants and turning [Gaza] into a terror lab.” Qatar provides fin ncial support to Hamas in Gaza and to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, and also maintains close economic and political ties with Iran, a fact that the Sunni countries view with suspicion. On the other hand, Qatar is home to a major US airbase that has served an important base for the staging of attacks on Iraq during the both the 1990 Gulf War and the more recent military offensive against Iraq from 2002 to the present time. (INN, TPS & COMBINED NEWS SOURCES)
all that the Palestinians educate their children for peaceful coexistence with Israel, not a muscle twitched in his face. In fact, during its 20-year-long control of the Palestinian population of the West Bank and Gaza as part of the Oslo “peace” process, Abbas’s Palestinian Authority, not to mention Hamas, has subjected its subjects to a relentless hate campaign of racial and political incitement unparalleled in scope and intensity since Nazi Germany. Th t campaign not only delegitimizes the idea of Jewish statehood but also propagates the murder of Jews simply for being Jews. And if history teaches us anything, it is that the translation of such words into action is all too easy. BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 484, June 2, 2017 (BESACENTER.ORG)
also following in his family tradition of serving the community where he lives and in public service as his older brother Peter F. Vallone Jr. did who now serves as Justice in the County of Queens. Continuing the tradition begun by his grandfather, former Judge Charles J. Vallone, who has a school named in his memory in Astoria, Queens said, “This parade brings the spirit and the pride of the whole Jewish community for the world to see.” New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito had this to say to the Jewish Voice, “This is a very special day in New York City. Every parade has its signific nce. Obviously this one has one as well. I am here with so many of my colleagues in the New York City Council. We have forged many relationships that New York City has with Israel.” Dr. Dan Miller is a senior Jewish Voice correspondent
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Cornell Tech On Path to Reach Net Zero at The Bloomberg Center Building’s Design Ethos and Energy Philosophy Inspired by Mike Bloomberg’s Models at Bloomberg LP and at City Hall Edited by: JV Staff
“Cornell Tech will have some and Manager of The Bloomberg of the most environmental- Center. “The Bloomberg Center’s ornell Tech last week ly-friendly and energy-effici t design makes groundbreaking announced details of its buildings in the world,� said strides in sustainability while plan to achieve Net Zero Dan Huttenlocher, Dean of simultaneously fostering intercommunication energy efficie y for Th Cornell Tech. “The Bloomberg disciplinary Bloomberg Center – named in Center is our main academic among students, faculty, adminhonor of Emma and Georgina hub on campus and, inspired istrators and visitors and comBloomberg. Designed by the ar- by the Bloomberg model, we’re plementing and invigorating the chitecture fi m Morphosis, Th reinforcing our commitment to surrounding Roosevelt Island Bloomberg Center is the fi st ac- innovation and sustainability by community.� ademic building on the Cornell Tech campus, the fi st phase of which will open this September on Roosevelt Island. Cornell’s aspiration is for the building to reach Net Zero and LEED Platinum status, with all of the energy needed to power the building generated on campus. The campus is employing multiple strategies including solar power, geothermal ground source heat pumps, an energy effici t facade balancing the ratio between transparency and opaqueness to maximize building insulation and decrease energy demand, and smart build- The rendering of the future campus of Cornell Tech on Roosevelt ing features monitoring lighting Island and plug load use. A solar array The strategy to achieve a low also tops The Bridge building on pushing the boundaries of curcampus, designed by WEISS/ rent energy efficie y practices energy building is through a MANFREDI Architecture/Ur- and setting a new standard for stepped approach prioritizing reduction in energy demand banism/Landscape, providing building in New York.� “We are thrilled to work with through load reductions as well critical additional renewable energy for The Bloomberg Center. Cornell Tech on a design refle t- as maximizing passive and enAs part of the campus focus on ing their commitment to pio- ergy effici t design, and ussustainability and efficie y, the neering new standards in build- ing renewable energy to power fi st residential building on cam- ing performance,� said Ung-Joo the building systems. Stratepus will be the world’s fi st high Scott Lee, Principal Architect at gies to achieve Net Zero at Th Morphosis and Project Principal Bloomberg Center include: rise Passive House building.
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• An all-electric building: No fossil fuel is used in the building. • Geothermal wells: 80 closedloop geothermal wells, each 400 feet deep, were drilled below the main campus public open space. The electrically powered ground-source heat pumps are used to heat and cool the building in conjunction with an active chilled-beam system. • Solar power: Built with EnterSolar, an acre-sized photovoltaic array tops The Bloomberg
ing design feature, converging engineering requirements and architecture. The array on Th Bloomberg Center provides building shading while harvesting solar power. • Highly insulated façade: A unitized, continuously insulated rainscreen wall system covered by an iconic metal panel façade designed by Morphosis architects balances exterior views and daylight while maximizing facade insulation.
“Cornell Tech will have some of the most environmentallyfriendly and energy-efficient buildings in the world,� said Dan Huttenlocher, Dean of Cornell Tech
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• Smart building technology: Smart building features, designed by Morphosis and Center and neighboring Th engineering fi m Arup, links Bridge building, generating so- lighting control, occupancy senlar power. Instead of locating sors, security, and other building remote solar panels off site, the controls to provide on-demand designs of The Bloomberg Cen- power and respond to user needs ter and The Bridge incorporate and occupancy, contributing to the panels as an integral build- reducing energy usage.
enclaves for impromptu meetings will encourage encounters, discussion, and collaboration. The building incorporates a 40,000-gallon rainwater harvesting tank buried under the campus lawn, providing for non-potable water use for building toilets, building cooling tower as well as site irrigation.
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Archaeology Haven of Caesarea Seeks to Emerge as ‘Main Tourism Site in Israel’ By: Judy Lash Balint
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hances are if you’ve been to Israel on an organized tour any time during the past four decades, you’ve visited the ancient Mediterranean harbor city of Caesarea. According to Israeli tourism officials Caesarea National Park is the third-most-visited site in Israel after Jerusalem’s Old City and Masada. Now, big plans are afoot to reveal even more of the multi-layered, 125-acre site situated midway between Haifa and Tel Aviv, in an effort to attract larger numbers of tourists and offer visitors an upgraded experience. In May, the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation announced an investment of $27.5 million in the Caesarea upgrade, with the goal of bringing 3 million tourists to the site by 2030. (In 2016, a total of 2.9 million tourists arrived in Israel). No government funds are devoted to Caesarea National Park, and Israel’s Ministry of Tourism did not respond to requests for comment. Despite the lack of government involvement, Michael Karsenty, CEO of the Caesarea Development Company (a subsidiary of the Rothschild Foundation), declares that once the development project is completed, Caesarea National Park will rival Jerusalem as “the main tourism site in Israel.” The Rothschild Foundation is working with the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA), and the Caesarea Development Corporation to excavate and reconstruct parts of the city that have not yet been uncovered. What visitors see
today represents only 6 percent of Caesarea’s treasures, notes the IAA’s director, Yisrael Hasson. Visitors to the park in recent months have witnessed a beehive of activity, with cordoned-off areas hidden under scaffolding and dozens of workers and volunteers patiently digging, sifti g and restoring to reveal the layers of the port’s controllers over time.
multi-media presentation provides a visual overview of the area through the ages. One notable piece of the restoration project that is already open is a Roman fountain, built in the corner of the temple platform in the 1st century A.D. and now fully restored, complete with marble statues in the niches. Originally built by Herod on
Caesarea National Park’s newly restored Roman fountain, which was originally built in the corner of the platform of King Herod’s former temple in the 1st century A.D. Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority
New sites being restored include an extensive system of vaults in the front of the platform built by King Herod to house his magnifice t temple, which was the main public building of Herod’s Caesarea. The vaults, which look out over the harbor, include a monumental staircase that led those arriving from the harbor to the temple itself. When conservation of the vaults is completed, construction will begin on Caesarea’s new visitor center, which will replace the current modest facility, where a lively 10-minute
the site of a Phoenician settlement, the magnifice t port city was named Caesarea in honor of Herod’s patron, Octavian Augustus Caesar. In Roman and Byzantine times, it was considered one of the main cities of those empires. Over the centuries, the harbor and its surrounding coastline underwent ups and downs, and like many excavated areas in Israel, Caesarea’s main attraction for visitors is the opportunity to see evidence of its many rulers. The e are presently three entrances to the park, which ex-
JetBlue to Use Facial Recognition In-Place of Boarding Passes By Rachel Shapiro
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n Wednesday, May 31, JetBlue announced that next month the company will begin self-boarding using facial recognition on some of its fli hts. According to a report in the Boston Globe, passengers headed out of Logan Airport in Boston to Aruba will be photographed at the gates, these images will then be compared to their passport and visa photos on file with Customs and Border Protection. This is all part of JetBlue’s three-month pilot project. For those individuals who images successfully match, they will be allowed to board the plane without showing their passport, ticket or boarding pass. Although they aren’t required to show it, passengers
“The main advantage is customer ease. It’s foreseeable to have a situation in the future where a customer never has to take out a boarding pass.”
JetBlue is trying to use facial recognition in place of boarding passes.
would still need to have their passports with them. This is a sign of a new stage of technology for ticketing, said airline spokeswoman Joanna Geraghty, that does away with old-school paper travel documents, facilitating easier checkins, baggage drops, custom stops and boarding. Geraghty told The Post, “The main advantage is customer ease. It’s foreseeable to have a situation in the future where a customer never has to take out a boarding pass.”
A separate line will be created at the JetBlue gate for passengers who want to use the facial recognition that takes mere seconds. The Post reports, “The threemonth test run, which begins June 12, will test the accuracy and speed of facial recognition, Geraghty said, and the willingness of passengers to use a system that has sparked privacy concerns. If all goes smoothly, the program could be expanded to other destinations. Other airports will test See JetBlue to Use Facial , page 36
tends from the Roman theater in the south to the Crusader city in the north. For individual visitors who come without a guide, it can be a little overwhelming. To see all 17 areas excavated to date takes about four to six hours, according to the INPA. A short route, which includes five sites—the theater used in Herod’s time, the Herodian
plus a new promenade linking the national park with Aqueduct Beach, about half a mile to the north, as well as a new museum that will house many of the smaller artifacts found at the park. But according to one longtime tour guide based in northern Israel, who requested anonymity due to his relationship with tour operators that plan
Construction and conservation of the vaults at King Herod’s former temple in Caesarea National Park. Credit: Assaf Peretz/ Israel Antiquities Authority.
amphitheater that held 10,000 spectators, a section of Roman and Byzantine streets, a fortified medieval city from the Arab conquest of the 9th century, and the remains of the harbor—can be seen in around one to two hours. When the new archaeological sites are opened starting at the end of 2017, visitors will need to choose from even more sites,
itineraries, the new features may exacerbate the main existing problem with visits to Caesarea National Park. “It’s so spread out,” he explains, “and now they’ll be spreading it out even more?” For most tour groups, tour operators allocate only an hour or two for Caesarea as a stop between Haifa and Tel Aviv, the guide says, adding, “I wouldn’t
compare Caesarea to Jerusalem in any circumstances.” He also isn’t impressed that the ancient Caesarea synagogue will be opened to the public, saying, “Ancient synagogues are not such a draw, and there are many other more accessible places like Gamla, Katzrin or Capernaum to see them.” Due to a lack of public transportation serving Caesarea, most tourists visit the park in groups with a guide, and the landmark is one stop in a day of other attractions. For those who do arrive on their own by car, there are several bars and restaurants that have opened up in recent years in the promenade area of the park closest to the Crusader Gate. Many of them are a destination in their own right for locals, with creative cuisine and scenic views over the bay. A diving center as well as several upscale gift shops and galleries, offering original glass art and ceramics designed by local artists, round out the non-archaeological experience at the park. Caesarea also boasts one of only two golf courses in Israel, and the nearby Ralli Museum is dedicated to Latin American and Spanish art and sculpture. The e is currently only one hotel in the area, the Dan Caesarea, but the master plan for Caesarea includes a proposal to build 2,650 hotel rooms “over the next 30 years,” according to the Development Company’s Karsenty. (JNS.ORG)
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Opioid Makers Charged in Pain Killer Lawsuit Ohio has recently sued a number of Pharmaceutical companies over the marketing of Oxycotin By: Kristina Stukalenko
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hio recently followed the lead of Mississippi and filed a lawsuit against the maker of prescription painkillers. Th lawsuit will be brought against five drug companies that have been linked to what the Attorney General refers to as a statewide opioid addiction crisis. The complaint against the companies was filed in state court against Ross County last Wednesday. It will target parent companies and various subsidiaries. The companies that are
to accommodate children that have been abandoned because of opioid addicted parents. At the press conference, the set to be sued include Purdue conference that the aforesaid Pharma L.P., Johnson & John- companies have been dishonest attorney general described the son; Teva Pharmaceutical In- with doctors and the general toll that opioid addiction was dustries Ltd.; Allergan PLC and public regarding the risks asso- taking on the overall productive potential of the civilian populaEndo International PLC’s Endo ciated with the painkillers. "The evidence is going to tion. “You have so many people Health Solutions unit. Johnson & Johnson denied show they knew what they were today who can’t take a drug test, the allegations. The other com- saying was not true and they did who can’t work in a factory, who can’t be employed to drive a car panies either declined to com- it to increase sales," he said. ment or said official were reviewing the allegations. Mississippi filed a similar lawsuit against these five companies in 2015 and the suit is currently pending. The Attorney General of Ohio, Mike De Wine(R) file the suit on behalf of the State of Ohio. De Wine stated at a news
One of the pharmaceutical companies being sued is Johnson & Johnson
One of the most forceful documented blows to the pharmaceutical industry came when the government sued Purdue Frederick Co. in 2007. Three of Purdue’s executive pleaded guilty in federal court to criminal charges of misleading the public regarding the addictive quality of OxyContin. The company ended up paying the State and Federal governments $634.5 million in fines.
Mr. DeWine spoke about the toll that opioid addiction was taking on the population of the State of Ohio, which currently has the highest opioid death rate of any state. The fin ncial toll is also staggering. Ohio pays a high price for the actions of the pharmaceutical companies. The e has been a precipitous increase in Medicaid programs that offer substance abuse treatment related to opioid addiction and foster-care programs that have
or work in a factory, who can’t be employed to drive a car or work around machinery or be a store manager at McDonalds because they can’t pass a drug test.” This is not the fi st time that the government is taking a stand to protect Americans from Big Pharma. Th government has already pursued legal action against Purdue in the past, suing the company for the improper marketing of the painkiller
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Another company being sued is the Teva Pharmaceutical company
OxyContin. The government won substantial settlements from that company. Other cities and counties have also pursued lawsuits against opioid painkillers and makers. In response to the attorney general’s grievances, a representative from Johnson & Johnson stated “We fi mly believe the allegations in this lawsuit are both legally and factually unfounded….Johnson & Johnson has acted appropriately, responsibly and in the best interests of patients regarding our opioid pain medications, which are FDA-approved and carry FDA-mandated warnings about the known risks of the medications on every product label." Purdue was more sensitive in its response to the accusations alleged in the complaint. "We share the attorney gener-
al's concerns about the opioid crisis and we are committed to working collaboratively to fin solutions."
"The evidence is going to show they knew what they were saying was not true and they did it to increase sales" In fact, one of the most forceful documented blows to the pharmaceutical industry came when the government sued Purdue Frederick Co. in 2007. Th ee of Purdue’s executive pleaded guilty in federal court to criminal charges of misleading the public regarding the addictive quality of OxyContin. Th company ended up paying the State and federal governments $634.5 million in fines
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Researchers Develop Drug to Help ALS Patients
Innovative nano-polymer developed in Israel reduces cardiovascular inflammation and plaque, and improves the heart muscle By; Israel 21c Staff
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By: Brian Blum
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A new therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is being hailed as a breakthrough that can extend the life expectancy of those suffering from ALS.
Thera restores the immune defenses of the CNS. Lichtenstein realized that MabThera could work its magic with ALS, as well. “We found a way to thwart the glial cells from attacking and killing healthy brain cells,” she explained. Lichtenstein added that the new molecule she designed “meets the conditions for patenting for the treatment of ALS” – a potential commercial boon for BGU. The researchers are seeking a pharmaceutical company partner and recently participated in the 16th National Life Sciences & Technology Week in Tel Aviv. ALS, a lethal, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leads
to atrophy, paralysis and eventually death due to failure of the respiratory muscles. The only drugs available currently are Reluzole, which helps extend life by only three to six months, and Edaravone, which has demonstrated relatively modest success. The new Israeli drug candidate could have benefits beyond ALS, said Dr. Ora Horovitz, senior vice president of business development at BGN Technologies, BGU’s technology transfer and commercialization company. “This could also have major implications on the life expectancy of other neurodegenerative disease patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.” (ISRAEL 21C)
How To Beat The Healthcare Odds In These Uncertain Times
sraeli researchers have developed a new therapy to treat atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of the arteries) and prevent heart failure, using a new biomedical polymer that reduces arterial plaque and infl mmation in the cardiovascular system. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease causes 56 million deaths annually worldwide, according to the 2015 Lancet Global Burden of Disease Report. Arteries are lined by a thin layer of cells, the endothelium, which keep them toned and smooth and maintains blood fl w. Atherosclerosis begins with damage to the endothelium, typically caused by high blood pressure, smoking or high cholesterol. When endothelial cells become infl med, they produce a molecule called E-selectin, which brings white blood cells (monocytes) to the area. Th t leads to dangerous plaque buildup in the arteries. At present, there are several available treatment options for atherosclerosis, but no therapy can reverse arterial damage and improve the heart muscle. An innovative nano-polymer made in Israel shows promise in actually reducing arterial damage and improving the heart muscle. This E-selectin-targeting polymer selectively repairs damaged tissue without harming healthy tissue, so it has no side effects — unlike statins, which are currently the leading medication used for treating
oncerns about healthcare are on the rise in the United States A recent Gallup poll revealed that Americans list healthcare as tied for the nation’s No. 1 problem, right along with dissatisfaction with government. Each of those was named by 18 percent of the people polled, far outdistancing any other worry. Maybe it’s no coincidence that those two issues cause equal amounts of anxiety among A recent Gallup poll revealed that Americans list healthcare Americans, says Chris Ores- as tied for the nation’s No. 1 problem, right along with tis, Executive Vice President of dissatisfaction with government GWG Life (www.gwglife.com). • Weigh employer-provided Healthcare Hunger Games. "Th t Gallup poll is an indi- options. Most Americans get cation that people around the health insurance at work, and "If you know you’ll country have come to realize usually there are coverage opneed lots of care and how important healthcare cov- tions to choose from. Employprescriptions, choose erage is for them, and how easy ees need to consider how much the plan with higher medical care they think they and it is to lose it." premiums, but lower With so much uncertain- their families will need in the deductibles and co-pays." ty about what would replace coming year. "If you don’t expect Obamacare if the move to repeal to need a lot of healthcare, select "The e’s a lot of debate in it continues, it may fall to each a plan that has lower premiums, Washington about what role individual to take measures to but higher deductibles and cogovernment should play in make sure the odds are in their pays," Orestis says. "If you know you’ll need lots of care and prehealthcare, and I think a lot of favor, Orestis says. The key to doing that, he says, scriptions, choose the plan with people are worried that lawmakers aren’t coming up with good is to understand how to get the higher premiums, but lower deanswers," says Orestis, who most out of what you already ductibles and co-pays." has written extensively about have. Some factors to consider See How To Beat , page 36 what he refers to as the nation’s include:
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atherosclerosis. “Our E-selectin-targeting polymer reduces existing plaque and prevents further plaque progression and infl mmation, preventing arterial thrombosis, ischemia, myocardial infarction and stroke,” says Prof. Ayelet David of the Ben-Gurion University (BGU) department of clinical biochemistry and pharmacology. Patented and in preclinical stage, the new polymer has been tested on mice with positive results. Stunned by the results In a study soon to be published, David and fellow researchers describe how they treated atherosclerotic mice with four injections of the new biomedical polymer and tested the change in their arteries after four weeks. “We were stunned by the results,” said Dr. Jonathan Leor, director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Sheba Medical Center and professor of cardiology at Tel Aviv Universi-
ty, who collaborated with David on this research study. “The myocardial function of the treated mice was greatly improved, there was less infl mmation and a signific nt decrease in the thickness of the arteries,” said Leor. David and Leor suggest that this polymer-based therapy may also be helpful to people with diabetes, hypertension and other age-related conditions. “As such, the new polymeric therapy may have life-changing benefits for millions of people,” they stated. “We are now seeking a pharmaceutical company to bring our polymer therapy through the next stages of drug development and ultimately to market,” said Ora Horovitz, senior vice president of business development at BGN Technologies (BGN), BGU’s technology and commercialization company. “We believe that this therapy has the potential to help a great number of people,” said Horovitz. (ISRAEL 21C)
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Novel Therapy Could Prevent Heart Failure
New drug candidate may prove effective in boosting the self-cleansing mechanism of the human brain, thereby improving the lives of millions of people
t’s not a cure, but a new therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is being hailed as a breakthrough that can extend the life expectancy of those suffering from ALS. Developed by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), the therapy may come to market much faster than typical treatments because it is based on an existing FDA-approved drug called MabThera, which is used to treat certain autoimmune diseases and cancers. Dr. Rachel Lichtenstein of the Avram and Stella Goldstein-Goren Department of Biotechnology Engineering at BGU redesigned a portion of MabThera into a new molecule to treat ALS. “Since the drug is already approved, we believe that we will need only limited preclinical testing to reach the clinical phase,” Lichtenstein said. The drug has been tested so far with mice, which “showed a signific nt increase in life expectancy.” Part of the progression of ALS results from increased activity of glial cells, a type of immune cell that damages and kills the body’s motor neuron cells and decreases their ability to cleanse the central nervous system (CNS). Mab-
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mericans at one time lived their lives utterly unconcerned about the gluten in their diets. But an anti-gluten craze that erupted in the last decade has become so prominent that it spawned a $16-billion-a-year industry. Gluten became branded as the enemy of good health, bestselling books scared the public away from wheat, and foods marketed as gluten-free popped up everywhere. But it’s time everyone takes a deep breath and re-evaluates this whole “wheat-is-a-villain” attitude, says Dr. John Douillard, a leader in the natural health field and author of Eat Wheat (www.LifeSpa.com). “Wheat was found guilty without a fair trial and there are risks when we just blindly take a
“But for the greater majority of people, the anti-gluten frenzy has gone too far and needs to dial it back.”
An anti-gluten craze that erupted in the last decade has become so prominent that it spawned a $16-billion-a-year industry.
food that people have eaten for 3.5 million years and remove it from our diets,” Douillard says. He’s ready to lead the charge in the opposite direction, though even Douillard acknowledges that avoiding gluten is the right move for certain people. May, for example, is Celiac Awareness Month, which brings attention to the genetic autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine. “People with celiac disease should avoid gluten, there’s no doubt about that,” Douillard
says. “But for the greater majority of people, the anti-gluten frenzy has gone too far and needs to dial it back.” Far from being a dinner-table scoundrel, wheat can be beneficia , helping to lower the risk of diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer’s disease, he says. “The real problem is that processed foods have changed our digestive systems,” Douillard says. “That’s why people often feel bad when they eat wheat. But See The Anti-Gluten Frenzy , page 36
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Notice of Qualification of IMNY GS, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/22/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/27/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 136 E. 57th St., 13th Fl., NY, NY 10022, Attn: Jerry Katzoff. DE address of LLC: c/o United Corporate Services, Inc., 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St. Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Formation of BRP North White Plains LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/25/17. Office location: New York Co. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Qualification of NEBARI SECURITIES, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/30/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 5/5/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 140 E 45th St, NY, NY 10017. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Qualification of BORTESI & C. LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/30/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 08/21/08. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Francesco Di Pietro, Moses & Singer LLP, 405 Lexington Ave., NY, NY 10174. DE addr. of LLC: c/o DE Business Incorporators, Inc., 3422 Old Capitol Trl., Ste. 700, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State of State of DE, Corp. Dept., Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Qualification of Banker Steel NJ, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/25/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 1/6/16. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Qualification of GLANSAOL MANAGEMENT LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/25/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/4/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Formation of DARK MATTER DIVISION, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/31/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 423 W. 120th St., Apt. 33, NY, NY 10027. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
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Notice of Qualification of GP COMMERCIAL CB LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/30/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 05/19/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 122072543. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Formation of 3BF PARTNERS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/01/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: General Counsel, 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds, 330 W. 42nd St., 31st Fl., NY, NY 10036-6977. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Qualification of Accrete LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/4/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Mayank N. Patel, 20 Pine St., Ste. 1118, NY, NY 10005. DE address of LLC: 1675 South State Street, Ste. B, Dover, DE 19901. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Qualification of NHI WATERMARK ROCHESTER MANAGER, LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/26/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/24/17. Princ. office of LLC: Carol Mayers, 399 Park Ave., 18th Fl., NY, NY 10022. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Qualification of ROCHESTER CHILI PARK OWNER, LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/26/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/24/17. Princ. office of LLC: Carol Mayers, 399 Park Ave., 18th Fl., NY, NY 10022. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. DE addr. of LLC: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Qualification of Thor 249 Church LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/22/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Thor Equities, LLC, 25 W. 39th St., 11th Fl., NY, NY 10018. DE address of LLC: 874 Walker Road, Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
1933 E 12 ST LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/30/2017. Office loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 50 Jericho Tpke, #201, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of formation of Elan 18th LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/25/17. Office loc.: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is 165 W. 18th St., Unit 8A, New York, NY 10011. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Formation of Ergosum Core, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/12/17. Office location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/2-7/7]
Notice of Qualification of VIZIENT DATA SERVICES, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/25/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/27/15. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/2-7/7]
Notice of Qualification of 217 Newco LP. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/4/17. Office location: New York Co. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/30/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 15 Watts St, Fl. 5, NY, NY 10013. DE address of LP: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. List of names and addresses of all general partners available from SSNY. Cert. of Limited Partnership filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/2-7/7]
Notice of Qualification of 525 Newco LP. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/4/17. Office location: New York Co. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/30/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 15 Watts St, Fl. 5, NY, NY 10013. DE address of LP: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. List of names and addresses of all general partners available from SSNY. Cert. of Limited Partnership filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/2-7/7]
Notice of Formation of GATEWAYXPO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/12/17. Office location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [6/2-7/7]
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Daaamn Good LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/06/2017. Office location: New York County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon is: United States Corporation Agents INC, 7014 13th Ave, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228 The Principal business address of the LLC is: 319 Ave C, Unit 3G New York, NY 10009 Purpose: any lawful act or activity [6/2-7/7]
Notice of formation of DSW NYNY CONSULTANTS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/25/2017. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [6/2-7/7]
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF KINGS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST CHRISTINE RAMIREZ, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 31, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Room 224 of Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201, on June 15, 2017 at 2:30PM, premises known as 175 HULL STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11233. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn and County of Kings, City and State of New York, BLOCK 1534, LOT 56. Approximate amount of judgment $492,778.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 4784/13. Gregory M. Laspina, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 [5/12-6/2]
Notice of formation of OAD Interiors, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/24/2017. Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [6/2-7/7]
Notice of Qualification of Broad Street Real Estate Credit Partners III, L.P. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/27/17. Office location: New York County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 2/28/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LP: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. List of names and addresses of all general partners available from SSNY. Cert. of Limited Partnership filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]
Notice of Formation of TALK TO HER LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/19/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 325 North End Ave., Apt. 11L, NY, NY 10282. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o the LLC, Attn: Joohee Lee at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]
Notice of formation of 250 W REALTY LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/03/17. Office loc.: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 250 W REALTY LLC, 1090 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Apt 34, New York, NY 10032. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [6/9-7/14]
Notice of Formation of Nexus Second Avenue LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/10/17. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 41 Wooster St., No. 2, NY, NY 10013. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/21-5/26]
PAGE 46 Notice of Qualification of Barclay Investments LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/13/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/19/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 254 W 54th St, Fl. 16, NY, NY 10019. DE address of LLC: 874 Walker Rd, Ste C, Dover, DE 19904. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]
Notice of Qualification of Employee Capital Partners, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/13/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/11/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 95 Horatio St, NY, NY 10014. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]
Notice of Qualification of ECP Opportunity I, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/13/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/11/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 95 Horatio St, NY, NY 10014. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]
Notice of Qualification of PEP V GP, L.L.C. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/14/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/5/16. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]
The Jewish Voice Notice of formation of NEW YORK HANDCRAFTED LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/03/2017. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Victor Serrano, 528 W 152nd St. Apt GF, New York, NY 10031.
Notice of formation of J 242C LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/13/2017. Office located in Kings county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: Ridgewood Realty Group LLC, 17 Wyckoff Avenue 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11237. Purpose: Any lawful activity or purpose. [4/28-6/2].
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [4/28-6/2]
Notice of formation of ALMODOVAR BARRETTO LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/21/2017. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall
Notice of Formation of Oak Group Associates, LLC. Articles of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/15/2011. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served to 633 3rd Ave., 17th Fl, NY, NY 10017. Principal Business Address: 633 3rd Ave., 17th Fl, NY, NY 10017. Purpose: Any Lawful Business Purpose. [4/28-6/2]
mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [4/28-6/2]
Notice of formation of BERNHARD BAUER, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/30/2017. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated
Notice of Formation of 10698 CONKLIN STREET HOLDINGS LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/12/17. Office location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The Community Preservation Corporation, 28 E 28th St, Fl. 9, NY, NY 10016. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]
JUNE 9, 2017 Notice of Qualification of 2HLB Investor LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/25/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/17/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]
Notice of Qualification of CONSOLIDATED SERVICES GROUP, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/19/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]
as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Klaus Bernhard Bauer, 36 W 35th St PHC, New York, NY 10001. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [4/28-6/2]
Notice of formation of PLAZA STREET PRODUCTIONS LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on
Notice of Formation of 10756 ROSE STREET HOLDINGS LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/9/17. Office location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The Community Preservation Corporation, 28 E 28th St, Fl. 9, NY, NY 10016. Purpose: any lawful activity. [4/28-6/2]
02/08/2017. Office located in Kings county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: Plaza Street Productions LLC, 20 Plaza St East, Apt B12, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Purpose: Any lawful activity or purpose. [4/28-6/2].
Notice of formation of PARK VIEW BUILDING MANAGEMENT LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/16/2017. Office located in Kings county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: Bentley Shang Zhao, 4918 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]
Notice of Qualification of 24-16 QUEENS PLAZA CONSTRUCTION MANAGER II LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/25/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 04/25/17. Princ. office of LLC: 152 W. 57th St., 60th Fl., NY, NY 10019. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office of the LLC. DE addr. of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps., John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]
Notice of Formation of 215 WEST 80, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/24/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 215 W. 80th St., NY, NY 10024. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]
Notice of Formation of Everslope LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/23/17. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1732 1st Ave., #20370, NY, NY 10128. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]
Notice of Qualification of Maple K 43-10 23rd St Owner, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/20/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste 101, Dover, DE 19904. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]
Notice of Qualification of AG Direct Lending Fund (TX) GP, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/25/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]
Notice of Qualification of IPG CREDIT W 66TH ST, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/21/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/7/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1370 Ave of the Americas, Fl. 19, NY, NY 10019. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/5-6/9]
Notice of Qualification of ABSOLVE LLC. Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/27/17. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in New Jersey (NJ) on 11/24/14. Princ. office of LLC: 519 Graham Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the NJ addr. of LLC, 5 Cold Hill Rd. South, Ste. 20, Mendham, NJ 07945. Cert. of Form. filed with State of NJ, Dept. of the Treasury, 225 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/126/16]
Notice of Formation of DAY FAMILY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/31/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Mr. Jonathan Day and Ms. Nina DeMartini-Day, 532 W. 111th St., Apt. 86, NY, NY 10025. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Original addr. of process was c/o Mr. Jonathan Day and Ms. Nina DeMartini-Day, 582 W. 111th St., Apt. 86, NY, NY 10025.; however, as amended by Cert. of Amendment filed with SSNY on 04/21/17, SSNY shall mail process to c/o Mr. Jonathan Day and Ms. Nina DeMartiniDay, 532 W. 111th St., Apt. 86, NY, NY 10025. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/12-6/16]
Notice of formation of KB ARTISTRY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/24/2017. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/12-6/16]
JUNE 9, 2017 Notice of formation of GOLDEN GLITTER CREATIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/21/2017. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 249-19 Van Zandt Avenue, Little Neck, NY 11362 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/12-6/16]
Notice of Qualification of RG-29TH STREET OWNER I LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/12-6/16]
Notice of Qualification of RG-29TH STREET OWNER II LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/12-6/16]
Notice of Qualification of RG-29TH STREET OWNER III LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/21/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/12-6/16]
Notice of Formation of SHUG PRODUCTIONS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/31/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: 250 W. 57th St., Ste. 1332, NY, NY 10107-1312. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Julie Nives, c/o Miracle Management LLP at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/196/23]
AMJ BROTHERS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/21/17. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2116. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 928 Hutchinson Court, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/19-6/23]
Notice of Qualification of Simo’ Pizza LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/28/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/12/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 118 Greenwich Ave., NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. [5/19-6/23]
Notice of Formation of THOROBIRD GRAND LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/02/17. Office location: NY County. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Thorobird Companies LLC, 1350 Ave. of the Americas, Fl. 2, NY, NY 10019. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]
The Jewish Voice ZSTAR GROUP LLC. Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 3/3/2017. Off. Loc.: Richmond Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, 28 Kingsley Place, Staten Island, NY 10301. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity [5/19-6/23]
Notice of Qualification of Everest Push Media, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/11/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/29/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]
Notice of Qualification of HIGHLINE AFTERMARKET ACQUISITION, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/11/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/1/16. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]
Notice of Formation of CORT THEATRE LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/4/17. Office location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 234 W 44th St, NY, NY 10036. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]
Notice of Qualification of Anbang International LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 4/3/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in DE on 3/30/17. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 26/F, 717 Fifth Ave., NY, NY 10022, principal business address. DE address of LLC: 2711 Centerville Rd., Suite 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. [5/19-6/23]
Notice of Qualification of BARKAN/LAMB MANAGEMENT, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/11/17. Office location: New York Co. LLC formed in Massachusetts (MA) on 3/29/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 24 Farnsworth St, Boston, MA 02210. MA address of LLC: 24 Farnsworth St, Boston, MA 02210. Cert. of Formation filed with MA Secy of State, 1 Ashburton Pl., Fl. 17, Boston, MA 02108. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is Incorp Services Inc, 99 Washington Ave, Ste 805A, Albany, NY 12210. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]
Notice of formation of J CRAIN CONSULTANTS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/22/2017. Office location: NY County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/26-6/30]
Notice of Formation of Les Courbes Lumiere LLC, Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/28/2017. Office location: New York County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 148A Madison St, New York, NY 10002. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]
Notice of Qualification of 560 Seventh Lender LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/10/17. Office location: NY County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/16/17. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Wharton Realty, 500 Fifth Avenue, 54th Fl., NY, NY 10110. DE address of LLC: 874 Walker Rd., Ste. C, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]
Notice of formation of HERFUME, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/21/2017. Office location: kings County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/26-6/30]
Notice of Formation of 101 H 216 Lafayette, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/26/17. Office location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 8th
Notice of Formation of Massachusetts Bay Area Fiber LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/15/17. Office location: NY County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1350 Broadway, 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10018. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]
Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]
Notice of Formation of MONTICULE ART ADVISORY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/16/17. Office location: New York Co. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC
Notice of Qualification of CDF Investors GP, LP. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/15/17. Office location: NY County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/26/17. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LP, c/o CAVU Venture Partners, LLC, 515 W. 20th St., Ste. 4W, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LP: The Corporation Trust Company, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Name/ address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]
upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Worldwide Plz, 825 8th Ave, NY, NY 10019. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/26-6/30]
GREEN HILL DELIGHT LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/16/2017. Office in Kings Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 356 Eastern Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11225. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. [5/26-6/30]
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Notice of Formation of SMA WW LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/5/17. Office location: New York County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, Fl. 13, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]
Notice of Formation of A La Card, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 5/10/17. Office location: New York Co. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. [5/19-6/23]
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN FACTORING COMPANY. UP TO 12% APY, MONTHLY INCOME, BONUS BREAKPOINT POSSIBLE. CALL VINCE AT PORTFOLIO ADVISORS ALLIANCE 212-812-8900, OR EMAIL VHOBAN@ALLENPS. COM FOR MORE INFORMATION. PORTFOLIO ADVISORS ALLIANCE IS REGISTERED BROKER DEALER WITH FINRA AND SIPC. INVESTMENTS IN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE INVESTMENTS AND CONSULT YOUR ACCOUNTANT/ INVESTMENT ADVISOR/ ATTORNEY, PRIOR TO MAKING ANY INVESTMENTS. SECURITIES ARE ONLY OFFERED THROUGH A PROSPECTUS. EACH POTENTIAL INVESTOR SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE OFFERING MEMORANDUM, INFORMATION STATEMENT OR PROSPECTUS PROVIDED AND CAREFULLY CONSIDER ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INVESTMENT. SECURITIES ARE ONLY OFFERED IN STATES WHERE BOTH THE FIRM AND ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES ARE LICENSED. SECURITIES ARE ONLY OFFERED TO SUITABLE INVESTORS PURSUANT TO FINRA RULE 2111. PLEASE CONTACT THE FIRM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. LM1021
WE PROVIDE FRESH CUT BG, SBLC AND LOAN. WE HAVE A GENUINE PROVIDER FOR FRESH CUT BG AND SBLC AND 3% APR LOAN WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY FOR LEASE. OUR BANK INSTRUMENT CAN BE ENGAGED IN PPP TRADING, DISCOUNTING, AND SIGNATURE PROJECT(S) SUCH AS AVIATION, AGRICULTURE, PETROLEUM, REAL ESTATE AND E.T.C. OUR LEASING PRICE IS 6+2 AND OUR ISSUING BANKS ARE HSBC LONDON OR BARCLAYS BANK LONDON. OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE REASONABLE AS OUR PROVIDER IS READY TO SEND RWA OR SWIFT M799 BEFORE WE PROCEED. KINDLY CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VIA EMAIL: BGCONSULTANT@OUTLOOK.COM
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JOBS & SERVICES HELP WANTED
9020
ADMIN ASST. Full time. Entry level with opportunity to advance. Support managers & employees. Assist in daily office needs. Call Steve 516-524-3792 LM0512
SR. MECHANIC, COPIAGUE, L.I. FOOD PLANT. $50/HR + OT. High-speed portionpack condiment machines. Excellent electric skills. Able to troubleshoot & keep production running. Seeking a professional, a self-starter, who keeps to a clean work environment & maintains equipment in good working order. Weekend Calls Accepted. Mr. Roll 516-241-6880 LM0505
AREA CLAIMS WRITER AND PROPERTY INSPECTORS. Interviewing now. Excellent income, pt/ ft flexible hours. Training provided. 732-801-1532 acwinspector@gmail.com
HEALTH / SOCIAL SERVICES
9930
Do You or Your Loved Ones Need Help? Childcare, Housekeepers, Companions,HHA, CNA, LPN, Live In/ Out. We take care of your sick & loved ones. No Fees to Employers. Evons Services 516-505-5510 LM0707 EAST FORK CLEANING SERVICE. Reasonable rates. High quality & friendly service. Experience & Reliability Guaranteed! Year-round, seasonal, opening and closing services. 631-574-7579 LM0623
MANAGER FOR LEGAL NOTICE DEPARTMENT WANTED! To work at The Jewish Voice newspaper. Brooklyn location. Call Stuart Katz 718-998-7600 Ext. 19
HOUSE-CLEANING AVAILABLE. I Clean Houses, Apartments, Condos, Offices. 5 Years Experience. Excellent References. Call Ana 646-302-7609 LM0602
SALESPEOPLE WANTED. To work at The Jewish Voice newspaper. Brooklyn location. Call Stuart Katz 718-998-7600 Ext. 19
I am looking for Live-In or LiveOut CNA position. I’m available 7 days per week. Excellent references from hospital, nursing home & private. Call 516-466-3923 LM0526
SENIOR SITTER. If it’s not safe for Mom or Dad to be home alone, I can “sit” for them. Excellent references. $15.00/ hour. Call 516-473-3011 LM0526 HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE. Complete Housecleaning Services, INCLUDING LAUNDRY! Experienced, references, English-Speaking. FREE ESTIMATES! ILEANA 914-373-9224 LM0428 HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE. Responsible, reliable. All cleaning and laundry. MondaySaturday. Good references. Alexandra 917-669-5628 LM0526 MY PERSONAL CONCIERGE BY DEBZ is the solution to your sanity! Let me save the day! Errands of every kind are my specialty (including housesitting.) A temporary need for help or a permanent personal assistant, let me coordinate & complete what you couldn’t get done. You can email me at mypersonalconciergebydebz@ gmail.com Call or text: 631-299-1310 LM0512
WRITING SERVICES Are you looking for a professional writer? Business or personal? Website content, newsletters, songs, poems, scripts etc. Impact writing. Call: Sara Gross 443-564-1590 CB1230
LANDSCAPING SERVICES. Spring Clean-ups, Land Developing, Bushes, Trees & Flowers Planted. Serving Woodmere & The Five Towns over 25 years. Full Service Company. Aiclandscaping/facebook 516-220-5780
PETS
9043
SIAMESE KITTENS. All chocolate. 4 kittens. 15 weeks old. $200 neg. Call 732-341-9123 LM0623
HANDYMAN
9960
NEED WORK DONE AROUND THE HOUSE? Don’t have the time? Tired of having a “to-do list?” Handyman, all phases of work. 516-313-5158 LM0313
NUTRITIONIST
9965
LOSE UP TO 40 LBS. IN 40 DAYS. 24/7. Call 914-219-1234 FREE WEIGHT LOSS CONSULT. Restivo Chiropractic In Home Program Available. www.DrRestivo.com LM0623 Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Bonnie Budman LCSW Winter Special, 3 one hour sessions for $127. Call 516-967-0675
TUTORING
9970
**ALL Subjects 1-on-1 Tutor** Grades K-12, Specialize in Math & Essay writing. Intensive Prep for Specialized Science High School Entrance Exam, SAT, & HS Regents Exam available. Email: ALL.As.Tutor.NYC@ gmail.com
LESSONS
9980
PIANO/VOICE LESSONS – Your Home/My Home Local Well Known Teacher. Call Today *** 954-485-0065 *** MK
HOME IMPROVEMENT
PERSONALS 9950
DREAM HOUSE OF LONG ISLAND. We Provide excellent services with guaranteed satisfaction. We Specialize in: Carpentry, Painting, Landscaping, Masonry, Power Washing, Cleaning Services. FREE ESTIMATES!! Licensed/ Insured. 631-316-2764 www. dreamhousecustom.com LM0609 2 MARIO’S. Sealcoating, Repairs. Stoops, Blacktop & Concrete. Driveways, Sidewalks, Cement, Asphalt, Brickwork, Belgium Block & Pavers. Commercial & Residential. CALL ME LAST 516984-9943 LM0609 ANNIHILATOR EXTERMINATION INC. GOT BUGS/ "Place Your Trust With Us, We'll Treat You Like Family!" Professional Pest Management Services For a Healthy, Safer and Pest Free Environment. Fully Licensed & Insured. Commercial & Residential. License: NYS DEC 13915 NJ Business Lic. 99201A. 43 Allen Place, Staten Island, NY 10312. Scott FoxOwner/ Operator 718-227-5001 Email: scott@yougotbugscom Website: www.yougotbugs.com
JUNK REMOVAL
9952
Abra-Cadabra Junk Be Gone. Family Owned & Operated. Junk Removal, Clean-Outs, Demolition. Same Day, Dependable Service. Best Prices. Licensed & Insured. Visa/ MC/ Amex. Serving Ocean & Monmouth County, NJ. 732-262-9779 LM0519
WIDOWED & RETIRED MAN SEEKS LADY 50 OR OVER FOR A LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP. I enjoy bus trips to casinos & home cooking. Please Call Richard at 516-731-0424 LM0630 ATTRACTIVE JEWISH FEMALE, 70, Widowed, Retired Math Teacher, Seeks Jewish Male, Widower, 67-75, CollegeEducated, for a Long Term Relationship. I Live in Brooklyn, NY. Call 718-763-8919 LM0616 SWF SEEKING MALE OR FEMALE (55-70) FOR FRIENDSHIP. I enjoy dining out, movies. No smokers please. Call 516-658-1918 LM0526
HELP OFFERED
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FOR SALE
IS HIRING FOR:
9040
10 NEEDLE BABYLOCK EMBROIDERY MACHINE. V9 software, stand, 14x14 hoop. No need for thread changes. $9,000. Call 845-454-4830 LM0630
1966 FORD 4500 TRACTOR. With Front Bucket and three point hitch. Extra snow bucket and rear grading blade. $5,300. 203-921-6625, 203-531-9249 LM0602
THE VOICE
9035
PRIVATE CHEF/ SHIATSU. 25 years experience specializing in natural wellness cuisine and fine dining. Available immediately. Need live-in position. Excellent references. Hamptons & Greenwich, CT only. 781-856-0359 robertpdonahue@icloud.com
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JEWISH
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Circulation Manager • Telemarketers for Classified • Subscription Sales & • Sales Manager • Web Content Manager • Daily Email Blast Expert • Writers • Office Secretary •
Jewish voice is one of New York’s premier Jewish newspapers, distributing hundreds of thousands of papers in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. In addition, the Jewish Voice publishes specialty .magazines and major websites, and is very active in social media
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JOBS, SERVICES & FOR SALE PAINTING
INTERIOR- EXTERIOR, PLASTERING & TAPING, WALLPAPERING, WALLPAPER REMOVAL, SHEET ROCKING, DEMOLITION, TILE- FLOOR & WALL LEAVES CLEANED, INSTALL DOOR LOCKS, SMALL CEMENT JOBS, REPAIR WINDOWS, FIXES WINDOW SCREENS, KITCHEN & BATHROOM PLUMBER REMOVE CARPETING, FIXING FLAT ROOFS. PROFESSIONAL QUALITY. FREE ESTIMATES. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
CALL YURY 347-536-2183
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JB CARPENTRY, ELECTRIC, PLUMBING, PAINTING, FLOORING, DECKS & KITCHEN/BATHROOM REMODELING. RESPONSIBLE & REASONABLE. ALL JOBS WELCOME! JOE: 347-215-1960
Famous Hagstrom Street Atlas 5 Boro – Shows All Streets
MAPS FINAL $24.95 EDITION 800-327-7992 ALL PURPOSE TREE SERVICE. TREE & STUMP REMOVAL, STORM DAMAGE, SCREEN TOP SOIL, LAND CLEARING, STUMP GRINDING, CHIPPER SERVICE, LANDSCAPING, FIREWOOD & SNOW REMOVAL. SPRING CLEAN UPS. REASONABLE RATES. NJ CALLS ONLY. CALL TIM 732-664-7510 LM0331
1932 COMPLETELY RESTORED DARK WALNUT DINING ROOM SET. Large buffet, server, china cabinet, table & 4 high back chairs. $2,500 negotiable. Call 609-597-4630 LM0526
REAL ESTATE WAREHOUSE FOR RENT CONEY ISLAND near NEPTUNE AVE 11,000 sq ft, No Columns, M1 Zone $12,000 / month Call Mr. Harry @ ALPINE REALTY 718-238-1788 HS0724
NISSAN ROGUE SV SL 2013, AWD, 37,400 miles, excellent condition, new tires, negotiable, transferable 100,000 miles, 84 month warranty. $14,800 OBO.
MAYTAG WASHER, 2 years old, excellent condition. Asking $200. Cash only. If interested, Call Mary at 609-971-3529 LM0414 BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOM SET. Dark Cherry, Georgian Style, Top Quality, Table 46” w, extends to 124” L, Knife Drawer at each end, 2 Upholstered Master Chairs with arms, 6 Side Chairs, including Custom Made Window Treatment- matches chair fabric, $1,500. Leave Message 732-671-2399 LM0414 DINING ROOM SET: Brand New, $1,200. BEDROOM SET: Used, Fortunoff, 7 pieces, $1,000. LIVING ROOM SET: 5 pieces, $800 & Other Misc. Items. MUST CALL FOR APPT 551-404-3237 donaldeckhard@ gmail.com LM0407
845-225-3396
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TOYOTA
PRIUS 2014, 10k miles, creampuff, original owner, garage, ext. factory warranty. $17,995. MUST SEE! Call 646-879-4930 (RIVERDALE) LM0616
OPEN HOUSES
MERCEDES 2006 E350 4matic sedan, snrf, 6 cyl, 75k mi, navy/ beige, $8,850. Call 516248-5676 or Email: mreis@ dreiscompany.com
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1967 CASE 530 BACKHOE. Diesel cab. Good condition. Extra parts, tires, etc. $5,100. 203-869-2726, 203-921-6625 LM0602
2008, 2.0 turbo, grey, under 58,000 original miles, mint condition. Too much to list! Asking $7,500 neg. Call 631-355-9748
HAY SALE. Good Quality 1st & 2nd cutting of Hay for sale. Call 845-361-2480 LM0414
ENTERTAINMENT
9044
DRUMMER LOOKING TO JOIN OR FORM ROCK BAND. Looking for Base, Lead & Rhythm Guitarist. Must be very reliable. Call Harry at 929-465-6356 LM0707
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TRAVEL TRAILER
9051
RIVERHEAD MOBILE HOME. 55 & over. Vacation or year round. The future of affordable, great living! Pristine mobile home in secure community. Low maint./ taxes. 2BR, 1 bath, washer/ dryer, patio, shed, community pool, gym & clubhouse. Near
We buy and Sell Gold, Silver, Sterling Pieces, Bullion and Collectible Coins. We even buy old and broken pieces. Highest CA$H Prices Paid. Call 646379-3566. Eli@USCoinSpot. com *Meetings By Appointment Only CB0224
AUTOMOTIVE
9050
INTERNATIONAL HOOK TRUCK 1992. 6 wheel hook lift container truck. 2 year old rebuilt engine and transmission. In great shape and ready to work. Perfect for landscapers. Call for price. 914-380-3111 LM0512
shopping, vineyards & farms. $79,900. Call Richard 516-456-5920
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CAMPING SEASON IS HERE! 2000 32 FT SUNNYBROOK TRAVEL TRAILER. One slide out, sleeps 8, master bedroom, bunk beds, all water & sewer connectors included, bike rack, original owner. $6,000. 914-588-9287
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BOATS FOR SALE 9052 LAKE MAHOPAC. Dock Your Boat. Lovely Lakefront,
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2006. 116,800 miles, very good condition, Black exterior, just put on 2 brand new tires. $11,000 OR BEST OFFER. 732-691-8927 LM0505 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2011, 4-door, White, Excellent Condition, 57,000 Miles. 914-332-1901 LM0331
BROOKLYN
1638
GRAVESEND OPEN HOUSE. One family detached brick in Gravesend area. 36 x 50 on 5694 sq ft lot. Full finished basement, detached 2 car garage, 3BR, 2 full baths, EIK, living rm, dining rm, basement, 2 large rms, kitchen, ½ bath. Owner Motivated! Call Agent Gina- Remax 917-584-4539 HS0712
VOLKSWAGON PASSAT SEDAN COMPLETE WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Forklift, racks, and more. Viewing by appointment only. 917-921-0195 LM0505
WANTAGH: 3BR, 1 1/2 baths, Iarge pool. Low taxes. $599,000. Nancisue Rosenthal 516-316-1030, Paulette Viola 516-668-8316. Coach Realtors of Hewlett 516-374-0100 LM0414
Beautiful Views. Boat Slip For Rent. $1,995. Call 914-319-6091
OPEN HOUSE. EVERY SUN 1-4PM. 2910 Nostrand Ave (Kings Hwy & Ave P.) Drastic price reduction! Price includes roof terrace and parking. New 2 and 3 Bedrm Condos, 1,3751,451 SF, 2 baths, 2 kitchen sinks, elevator. Tax abatement. Final C of O. Wilk R.E. 718-3760606 HS0626
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR RENT BROOKLYN
1050
37th Street Between 1415 Avenue, 350 SF office, large windows, high ceiling, including furniture, internet & utilities Call 347-721-5244 CB0120 Avenue L/Nostrand Ave. 3 rm office, $1750, all included. Please call 718-513-6911 x101 CB0224
10 Beautiful Newly Decorated Classrooms. Air Conditioned. Immediate Rental. Central Bklyn Location. Serious Inquiries only. Available Immediately. Call: 718-837-3916 Leave Msg CB0113 Office Space For Lease Flatbush 3,400 Sq Ft 1 Flight up, 7300 Sq Ft Lower Level, 10 Ft Will Divide, Build To Suit Call: Moshe 718-614-4646 CB1230
Cabin I/O, depth finder, GPS &
Boro Park/ 17th Ave, Dahill RdBeaut, newly renov office, pvt entr, bsmt 400 sq ft, sunlight, bth, c/a, room for 7/8 desks, pre-wired. Call: 347-871-1661
trailer, new engine has 60 hrs. &
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TIARA 1986 PURSUIT 22’ Cutty
outdrive has 60 hrs. Good cond. $10,900. 631-365-2149
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OFFICE FOR RENT. AVE U & E 4th ST. Second floor. Great location. Call David at 718-9987600 Ext 10 LM0729
MANHATTAN
2050
34th St #252 W Betw/7th &8th ave.STORE 1800 SF + MEZZ 1500 SF New Storefront, BrokersWelcome Falcon Properties.com, 212-302-3000 HS0808
QUEENS
3050
ASTORIA STORE FOR RENT. Approx 1800 sq ft, with bsmt. Eatery/ Professional/ Retail. 25-22 30th Ave. Principals ONLY. CALL OWNER (559)898-2522 LM0707 RICHMOND HILL OFFICE FOR RENT. Corner space. Near courthouse, JFK Airport & hospital. Suit to fit. $1,600 per month includes all except for electric. Leave message 9AM5PM at 917-446-1658 LM0819 WAREHOUSE MASPETH, QUEENS 5,000 sq ft, NEW BUILDING, 2nd floor w/ Elevator & PATIO. 8,500 sq ft, ground floor, 30 ft ceilings. OWNER 347-739-1976 or grandproperty1@aol.com LM0317
HOWARD BEACH Medical Office for rent, established location across from shopping center, waiting room, reception area, 4 exam rooms+x-ray room. Handicap bathroom, 1st floor handicap accessible w/electric lift, 1800 sq. ft. parking easily available, 347- 322- 3614. HS0729 L I C- 460sf or 370 sq offices ,well managed building wf private, private bathrooms,views,of Manhatten.3-8 Minute walk to LIRR, 7 train,restaurants & shops Easy access 5to Midtown Tunnel , LIE & BQE Call 718-7848100 HS0701
BRONX
4050
3060 EAST TREMONT AVE: STORE FOR RENT. Top retail location, high pedestrian traffic, 3000sf, can be divided. For details: Rafi- 718-364-1400 or 347-495-0614
STATEN ISLAND
5050
DONGAN HILLS. Perfect for Psychologist, Accountant, Attorney, Financial Planner. Cozy 2 rooms with waiting area. $600 + utilities. Call Owner at 718-979-7458 LM0812 STATEN ISLAND STOREFRONT SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT ON BRADLEY AVE. High traffic area. Near school & temple. Please Call Dawn at 718-370-9700 LM0324
Well-Established Allstate Agency For Sale. Marine Park area. Agent wants to retire. Must be able to obtain your own financing & currently be .in the insurance business Call 917-301-2477
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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT LEVITTOWN- A- 1 Professional Building 1-2-3 Rm Suites From $399/ mo. Free Utility 516-735-6681 LM0630 WESTBURY PROFESSIONAL OFFICE FOR RENT. Attorney/ Accountant, 12x18, Full Service, Conference Room, Secretary Space, Private Parking. $1,300/ month. 516-213-2200 LM0512 RETAIL STORE FOR RENT. 550 Northern Blvd. Great Neck (Across from Leonard’s.) 1600 sq ft. Fully renovated. Parking lot. Signage. HVAC. New LED lighting. New electric. Separate Gas, Electric, Taxes included. $7,500. By Owner 516-829-1244 LM0414
NEWLY FURNISHED & AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE For Psychotherapist & Related Professionals in Great Rockville Centre Location. Shared Waiting Room. Free Street Parking. Call 516-316-0096 LM0224 SOUTHAMPTON. Restaurant , wine bar, catering, wine tasting, patio dining, valet parking, chef’s garden. Over an acre. Jitney stop at property. Branding, hospitality, events, long term or pop-up. 702-378-6338 LM0106 FRANKLIN SQUARE OFFICE FOR RENT. Join Prof bldg w/ dentists & med doctors, good location, lots of parking. 1,000 sq ft avail. $22-$24/ per sq ft. 516-485-9740 LM1216 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT LEVITTOWN A-1 Prof. Bldg. 1-2-3 Rm. Suites. From $399/ Mo.Free Utilites. 516-735-6681 LM0911
LONG ISLAND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE 6060 SMITHTOWN, L.I. Excellent 3-story office building. 18k SF gross plus prkg. 85% occupied. Near LIRR, Rte 25, Proj 6%+ cap rate. $2.7M. Ron @ BESEN (646)424-5317 LM0324
NEW YORK STATE 7050 SUFFERN/ BARDONIA- PRIME OFFICE SPACE AVAIL. FOR RENT. One on Lafayette Ave next to Hospital in Suffern (good for doctors.) Another on 304 in Bardonia. 845-425-8880 LM0317 KENT Office/ Retail Space on Route 52 corridor. Move your business from your basement or use our space for your pop-up or incubator business. Spaces range from 750 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft. Rent ranges from $950 to $2,200. Short and long term leases available. 845-878-7833 LM0106 OSSINING. Commercial garage space, 2200 sq ft. Zoned for auto repair & body work. Also, commercial outside storage. Frame equipment for sale. Rental or sale available. 914-941-3239 or 914-804-3461 LM1216
OSSINING/ BRIARCLIFF. Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist looking for Office Share for a professional in health related field. Asking rent $825/ month including utilities. Oromyologist.com 914-302-6983 LM1125 KATONAH- Office Suite for Rent. Charming Victorian House converted into professional office space. Furnished, sublet (400 sq ft) located on 2nd flr of bldg. Perfect for counselor or therapist. 2 min walk to train station. Call 914-232-4000 LM1202
PEEKSKILL COMMERCIAL PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE. Located at 1814 Crompond Rd, Route 202. For more information, Call 914-469-9178 LM0902
ELMSFORD. 4,000 Sq Ft. High Bay Warehouse with office. 14 Ft overhead door. Drive in, no automotive. Call 914-5927229 LM0708 OFFICE SPACE OR HAIR SALON FULLY EQUIPPED FOR RENT, Rt. 6, Mohegan Lake, NY. For Information, Call 914282-6602 LM0708 WHITE PLAINS AREASTORAGE & PARKING RENTAL. Clean & convenient enclosed storage shed & outdoor truck parking. Perfect for contractors or landscapers. Call 914-923-3429 LM0701
BRONX COMMERCIAL FOR 4060 SALE 13% Return on Investment Shopping Center, 27% Return on Equity with Depreciation. Built ’97 . 40,361 Sq .Ft. 12,000 Cars/Day. Low $ Down. Seller Financing. Bronx: Development 44 Apartments, Approved Plans: Mixed Use Elevator Little Italy 12% Return On Investment: Vacant Lot: Queens: 9 + MultiFamily 14% Projected Return on Investment 800-242-9888 AL@ LichtensteinRE.com CB0120
OUT OF STATE
OUT OF STATE
For Sale – Brooklyn Industrial Warehouse & Dev Site (M1-4) 30,000 Built SF + 150’ Wide Dev Site Call Marcus Jecklin Epic Commercial Realty (646) 278-4674
MANHATTAN
2060
WELL ESTABLISHED AMERICAN DINER LOCATED IN THE MIDTOWN EAST AREA. GREAT OPPORTUNITY. REASONABLE PRICE. RENT LISTED UNDER MARKET VALUE. FOR FURTHER INFO. CONTACT NICK(646) 209-2671. RW
QUEENS
3060
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE QUEENS, GLENDALE, NY 25 SQ FT REFURNISHED. BIG STORE FRONT WINDS & LARGE OFFICE WITH 3 PARKING SPACES. GOOD FOR MEDICAL OFFICE OR RETAIL BUSINESS CONTACT : SAL @ (917) 921-5239 RW0423
NEW YORK STATE 7060 FISHKILL, ON ROUTE 52, 34 acres, $145K & 115 acres, $495K. PUTNAM VALLEY, 21 acres, $185K. All are subdividable. Reduced for quick sale! Call Owner at 914-462-2620 LM0714 ELMSFORD. Commercial space, ideal for Tech office meetings, Day-care, Good visibility. Great access, Parking, Competitively priced. 914-592-7229 LM0623
1060
SUNSET PARK 50’s. M-1-2 zone warehouse- 4,200 sq ft, with modern house- 3,000 sq ft. Delivered vacant. $13,000 combined. Ask for HarryAlpine Realty 718-238-1788 LM0210
Avenue M/ East 2nd Street. Approximately 1500 square feet basement, private entrance, 9 foot ceiling. Call 845-274-5886 CB0127
SOMERS POINT. Buildable Lot. 1.5 miles to Ocean City 9th St. Bridge. Close to Garden State Parkway, Shopping & Beach. Zoned for SFH. Public Utilities avail in the street. Call Listing Agent Julia TaggartZona Real Estate 609-4122242 or Email jultaggart@ gmail.com LM0623 EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. Building Lot for Sale. Level, treed lot in Winona Lakes, clubhouse, 2 pools, more! $2,500. 570-3692595 LM0616 TOMS RIVER. Ocean County Business Park Commercial Condo. Rt. 9, 900 sq ft. Asking $115,000. Call Owner 732-300-6878 LM0505 TOMS RIVER/ OCEAN CTY, NJ. For Sale, user/ investor opportunity, 9,000 sq ft Commercial building on 1.74 acres with 2,700 sq ft leased to national tenant. Multipurpose building, drive-in doors, great for all type contractors. Traffic counts over 44,000 cars per day. REMCO REALTY 732-253-0888 x 11 LM0916 JERSEY CITY. Builder’s Dream! Exclusive, residential lot is located on a quiet street East of Garfield Ave. Asking $225,000. Hurry! Won’t last! Call Grisell Romero at Exit Preferred Realty 201-6533948 LM0902 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. Wilkes Barre, PA. 4 family income, $2200 a month, 4 garages, $150,000. Deli and 2 Apts, $120,000. We will hold mortgage. 570-825-8631 KK0911 Building For Sale 15,000 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft. office 2 loading docks Linden, NJ Heimishe Area 30 min from Boro Park Call: 347-882-8037 RW1230
APARTMENTS FOR RENT BROOKLYN
1010
MIDWOOD- Large 3 bedroom apt with eat-in kitchen, living room & 1 bath. Heat & hot water included. $2,000 per month + 1 month’s rent & security deposit. Call Agent 917-567-4665 LM0512
MIDDLETOWN/ RED BANK. Professional Office Suite in Bank Bldg at 75 Hwy 35 North, 1st floor, 650 sq ft. 732-741-3313 LM1223
BROOKLYN
SWIMMING POOLS
SOMERS POINT. Buildable Lot. 1.5 miles to Ocean City 9th St. Bridge. Close to Garden State Parkway, Shopping & Beach. Zoned for SFH. Public Utilities avail in the street. Call Listing Agent Julia Taggart- Zona Real Estate 609-412-2242 or Email jultaggart@gmail.com LM0623
8050
COMMERCIAL / PROPERTIES FOR SALE
8060
FISHKILL. 10 Bay Building on Route 9, Close to I-84, ONE UNIT, 1600 sq ft. Garage Door Back, Store Fronts 12’W x 14’H, Garage Doors, 18’ High Ceilings, Three Phase Electric. Diesel Mechanic, Auto Mechanic, Plumbers, Carpenters, Electricians, All Trades Welcome! Nick 914-755-4544 LM0526 FISHKILL/ PUTNAM VALLEY. 34 acres- $149K, 47.5 acres$249K, both sub-dividable and best offer. Putnam Valley- 21 acres, sub-dividable, $245K or best offer. 914-462-2620 LM0428
WILLIAMSBURG. NO FEE! Renovated 2BR Apt, $2,496. Ceramic Tile & Parquet Floors. 3 Blocks to Williamsburg Bridge. “BROKERS WELCOME.” Call Zhana 917302-2394 LM0407 AVE I/ E 15th ST. Studio apt, 3rd floor walk-up. No Fee. Principals only. $900. Call Owner 718-575-9600 LM0407 AVE X BETWEEN EAST 7 ST &; CONEY ISLAND AVE. 1 bedroom walk-in apt, move-in condition. $1,400 per month. No pets, no smoking. Call Owner 646-752- 6641 LM0224 AVE Y near Ocean Pkwy. 2 BR apt, new kit/applncs, terrace, 2nd flr. Move in cond. 718-9743884, 347-574-1814 CB0127
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REAL ESTATE Midwood For rent studio (also can be used for office) 2,3,4 Bedrooms Apts Call 718.376.4444
MANHATTAN
2010
MATURE MALE, 66, RELOCATING BACK TO NYC. Seeks a room to rent in an apartment. Quiet setting preferred. $600 per month. Contact Marc 954-644-9558 LM0616
UPPER WEST SIDE – West End & 99 St.Seeking, roommate, spacious, 7RM, Apt.BR, Shower, shared kitchen, DR,$2,000/mo E; adyassky@ aol.com / 212-864-5288 HS0506
BRONX
4010
Bronx Tremont. 1820 Clinton Ave & 175th ST. Beautiful 1 Bedroom In A 3 Family House No Pets. $1000. See Landlord SAT ONLY. Call Owner 718-299-8347AE0115
LONG ISLAND
6010
E. NORTHPORT. 1BR Apt, Private. $1,600/ month incl. garage, electric & gas. No pets/ smokers. First, last & 1 month security + references. 631-266-2360 LM0616 EAST HAMPTON SPRINGS. Beautiful, clean contemporary. 3.5 miles from town. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, multiple decks, outdoor shower. 7/1- Labor Day, $18,000; July- $9,000; August- $10,000. 212-7777229 or 917-273-5142 LM0609
NEW YORK STATE
7010
WEST HARRISON. 3BR, 2 baths, upper level in 2 family, washer/ dryer, central a/c, 1 car garage. $2,350/ month + utilities. Available July 1. Call 914-401-9175 LM0630 NEW ROCHELLE/ WESTCHESTER. 1BR apts available. Extra-large rooms, eat-in kitchen. Near shops/ beach. No pets. $1625/ $1550/ $1490. 914-478-2442 LM0715
OUT OF STATE LONG ISLAND CONDO FOR SALE
8010
WEST NEW YORK, NJ. 3BR, LR, DR & garage. ½ block from Blvd East. $2,300. Call Mariana at Coccia Realty 201893-6257 or 201-867-2100 LM0515
L.I. APT. RENTAL WANTED SEAFORD HARBOR: RENTAL WANTED: apt or studio. Sandy survivor seeks to move back to Seaford Harbor. Call Don 516-428-8916 LM0619
APARTMENTS FOR SALE / CONDOS BROOKLYN
1020
The downtown Village Center,
OUT OF STATE
8020
with its Tudor architecture, has a variety of stores, professional offices and residential units and the Metro North Railroad. It so situated so that you can enjoy city life, suburban life, country
Bed Stuy Get more bang for your buck with this LARGE 1007 SqFt condo ,located on a beautiful tree lined block .$600,000. NEGOTIABLE . 347-493-6976 HS0506
MANHATTAN
life and ocean life within relatively short distances.
NEW JERSEY SEASIDE HEIGHTS: OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun 1-4, 1 Blvd New Condos Starting @ $399,900 Ocn & Bay views 1 Blk-Bch shopping & restaurants, upgrades everywhere. Mike Seaside Rlty Inc 732-330-6651 HS0527
2020
NYC, West End Avenue, 84/85 St. lg 7rm Condo for sale. 2500 sf, 5 BR, 3 bths Drmn bldg, no bkrs, $ 4.75M 917806-5080 HS0311
QUEENS
3020
KEW GARDENS CONDO FOR SALE. 116-24 Grosvenor Lane. Modern & renovated 2BR, 1 bath, balcony, gym, common room, rooftop terrace, concierge. Low floor. Immediate parking available. Walk to temple. Asking $499K. Call Jason at Prime Realty 718-229-2922 LM1113
LONG ISLAND
6020
RONKONKOMA / NOB HILL – End unit, second floor, 2BR condo. Pergo & new tile in kitchen bath & balcony. Pool & tennis/ $222K. Call Owner 631-806-3488 LM0318
HOUSE FOR RENT
114 BIRCHALL DRIVE. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAYS 2-3:30PM OR APPOINTMENT.. Call Ray 212 602 1137 This house is located in the prestigious Murray Hill location near the finest school system, five minutes from the Metro North and thirty five minutes outside of Manhattan. Truly a great value being offered by a
PLAINVIEW. 3 Year Old Colonial! 4BR, 3 baths, 22’ EIK with island, 15’ FDR, 30’ MBR Suite. Huge Bsmt. Job Relocation Forced Sale. $5,100. Realtor 516-316-8551 LM0708
NEW YORK STATE
as a small mansion on one acre, this house has been upgraded to a larger home with attached 2 car garage for a growing family. Enter into a formal foyer
with bright breakfast area leading into Mother-in-law or Media Room. The house has a formal 35 foot long dining room with fireplace and wet bar. The 1400 sf. family room contains three exposures, a 30ft fireplace. Exit onto onto a wrapdeck which spirals down to a
JEFFERSON VILLAGE/ YORKTOWN FOR SALE. 1BR and 2BR Condos in Jefferson Village Senior Complex. Totally renovated, new kitchen & bath, new doors and trim, new windows. Still time to pick some interior items. Call for showing. 914-760-3763 LM0512
600 sf. patio overlooking the rear of the property / gardens. The second floor features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, and a Romeo Juliet balcony overlooking the family room. Marble Master bathroom with
Scarsdale is located in beautiful Westchester County a residential community only 24 miles north of New York City and rated as a leading upscale community, has an outstanding school system with 99% of its graduates going on to higher education. There are over 20 parks and playgrounds, 26 public tennis courts, a municipal pool, and two 18-hole golf courses with Scarsdale Boundaries.
jacuzzi tub and separate glass shower. Servants’ quarters converted into bedroom and laundry room. The basement level features large rec- room with Lap Pool and lower den with FDR fireplace. Exit the den onto a large patio overlooking large rear property, with babbling brook ample for garden & children’s play.
1030
Ave N/ Bedford, Very large,Mod,1 Fam,3 BR 2 Bth,Duplex, pvt drv,gar,lrg deck,Must See1 $3,950, Bkr 718-382-4839 HS0610
NEW YORK STATE 7030 DOBBS FERRY- 2BR with porch, W/D, parking, close to schools & transportation. Good schools! 20 minute train ride to Manhattan. No pets. Available immediately. 917-838-9040 LM1209
with half bath right into a large
cathedral ceiling, and a second
7020
BROOKLYN
Motivated Seller. Built in 1933
country kitchen, granite island
6030
HOUSES FOR RENT
QUEENS
3030
FLUSHING, N.Y. Location, Location, 3BR TUDOR detached. Garage, Kitchen w/new SS appliances, Large Dining Rm, Living Rm w/ Fireplace, Sun Porch, W/D Walking Distance to Synagogue, near all LIRR. 10 min to Whitestone Br. MLS + 2% rebate. Asking $888.000. Call 718-308-7184 www.choicearea. com HS1211
OUT OF STATE
8030
DEAL, NJ. Outstanding Townhouse in the Heart of Deal. Living room, dining room, designer kitchen, 4BR, 3 ½ baths, full fin bsmt with BR & bath. Garage. $3,800/ month. Credit check. Call Dot Schulze Agency 732-229-2600 LM0902
HOUSES FOR SALE BROOKLYN
1040
GRAVESEND (PRIME). 2 family, double buildable, 40x100 lot, $1.375 Million. 2360 & 62 East 1st Street. Barbara Puccia Realty- Brokerage Cell 718755-1609 www.BarbaraPuccia. com LM0127
YOUNGSVILLE, NY (CATSKILLS) CHARMING LARGE FARM HOUSE ON 16 ACRES W BARN & DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, 3-4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, LARGE ATTIC AND BASEMENT. CLOSE TO DELAWARE WATER ACTIVITIES AND BETHELWOODS ART CENTER. ASKING $225.000. CALL OWNER AT 201-681-7980
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RANCH ON .66 ACRES, BUILT 1957, 1983 SQ FT, 7 RMS 2 BATH, 4 BED RMS, LIV RM, DIN/SUN RM 14 X 24, FAM/ TV RM, KITCHEN, LAUNDRY RM OFF KITCH, BASEMENT 250 SQ FT BEDROOM WITH BATH + 2 CLOSETS, 2 CAR GARAGE. IN GND POOL,16 X 32, 12 X 12 SHED. HOT WATER BB HEAT, 200 AMP ELEC SVC, CENTRAL AIR, KITCHEN REMAKE 2010, 3 OVENS, HARD WOOD FLRS THRUOUT, RECENTLY FINISHED PATIO AND WALKWAYS, NEW LANDSCAPING, MANY EXTRAS, ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, COMBINED TAXES 2015 $5278, 12 MINUTES FROM METRO NORTH OR TSP. 845-471-6874 OR JJD414GC@AOL.COM (APPOINTMENT ONLY)
QUEENS
3040
KGH- 68TH RD. Well kept det. Lot 48 x 100. 4BR/ 3 baths, laundry, office, large EIK, 2nd floor BR with balcony. 347-455-0066 HS0902
BRONX
4040
* NE Bronx Residential Area * 3 BR Duplex, lg rms., fin bsmt, 2 complete mod bths, lg fenced bkyd, Mod Kit, garage + driveway. Priced to sell! Call owner 718-882-4665 MK0220
STATEN ISLAND
LONG ISLAND
5040
6040
MELVILLE THE GREENS. Medici Town House. 2 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, Landscaped property. Restaurant, 2 pools & golf course on premises. Taxes $6,000. Extras, Mint + Ample Parking. By Owner. $875,000. 631-367-0269 LM0623 MASSAPEQUA. Mint 4BR, 2 full baths Cape. New Appliances, Finished Basement, Attached Garage, School District # 23, $449K. By Owner, 516-541-7844 LM0616
782145
Spacious Lakefront With Water Views Single Family 5 Bdrms – 2 Master Bdrms w/Sep Bths, 4.5 Bths All, LR, DR, Gourmet Kit, 3 Car Gar, Huge Lake w/Endless Boating & Fishing, Private Boat Dock Can Be Built
ASKING $625K BY OWNER 443-875-9204
CATSKILL MT./ HUDSON VALLEY HOME FOR SALE 4 BEDROOM HOME INLAW APART. OFFI CE SUITE 2 1/2 HRS FROM NYC FLEXIBLE SPACE ADD. LAND AVAIL SUITABLE FOR FAMILY COMPOUND WWW.24JOELMAUSTIN.COM 518 622-9647 LM1002
SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DEAL, NJ. THREE LEVELS, 3/4 BEDROOMS, 3-1/2 BATHS, BASEMENT, GARAGE AND MORE. WALK TO BEACH, SHOPPING, HOUSES OF WORSHIP. EASY LIVING ON THE JERSEY SHORE. PRICED TO SELL @ $548,000. CALL MARY TAWIL @ 732-693-8210.
PLOTS FOR SALE
9065
IT NEEDS REPAIRS? We Are
Staten Island Mountaindale: 3 BRs. htd Fl arm, fin bsmt, 2 bths, lg EIK, some furniture. Heated & A/c’s. Mint condition. All new appliances. Nr. shul. 917-453-6926. HS0729
FOR SALE • ORLANDO VICINITY
WANT 2 SELL YOUR HOME BUT Local Investors Looking To Buy
KING SOLOMON CEMETERY
Houses FA$T For CA$H In Any
in Clifton, NJ. 6 adjacent plots
Condition. 914-984-3080 www.
valued at $2,000 each. Asking
yohomebuyers.com
LM0707
CENTER MORICHES. By Owner. 4 Crosby St. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, living room, den, 2.5 car garage with shop. $319,000. Call 631-987-5764 LM0501
SOUTHAMPTON. 50 Inlet Rd. East. Architectural Designed home, 10 Kilowatt solar system and Geo Thermal Heating & A/C, 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Master suite with balcony, rooftop patio. Breathtaking views overlooking Cold Spring Pond and The Great Peconic Bay. Asking $1,199,888. Cindy Manzolillo, CBR. Century 21 AA Realty Cell- 516-236-6962 Http://www. CindyMcentury21aa.com LM0609
$1,500 each. 212-781-5714
Plot 2013, Section 4, Path 9. Asking $18,000 neg. Call 516-840-4756
LM0602
LM0714
HOLMDEL, NJ. Hillside Crypt
CARMEL/ KENT. $450,000. You must see this beautiful property
PINELAWN Garden of
for sale by owner. 2 newly
Normandie. 1 Plot for 2.
renovated farm houses on 11.5
$5,600. 631-220-4887
LM0714
acres in a beautiful setting. The main house has 3BR’s with 2 jacuzzis, 2nd house has 2BRs & 1 bath. Financing available for persons with good credit. OPEN HOUSE is on Saturdays & Hollow Road, Carmel, NY.) Located in the town of Kent, in a good school district. It’s time to move to Florida. For more information, Call Mike 914-774-2121
LM0602
OUT OF STATE
8040
OCEAN, NJ. 5/ 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, living room, dining room, family room, open floor plan, full basement, $529,000. 2806 Logan Rd. Ocean, NJ 07712. For more info. SUMMIT REALTY 732-778-0894
LM0609
for 2.Valued at $12,000. Asking $9,000 or best offer. Please Call 732-718-6965
LM0526
BETH ISRAEL CEMETERY IN WOODBRIDGE, NJ. 4 plots.
BETH ISRAEL IN WOODBRIDGE,
Worth $3,180 per plot. Willing
NJ. Outdoor Mausoleum, Crypt
to split. Best Offer!
for 3, Building 23, Section 21,
Call 561-733-3776
LM0707
Sundays (1152 -1154 Peekskill
SERVICES 732-918-9008/
MERRICK-WATERFRONT HOME, HAMPTONS IN MERRICK, 4BR, 2.5 BA, Dock your boat in backyard, 2 car garage, Low taxes. No damage from Sandy. Walking distance to house of worship. $839K 516-532-4626
BETH DAVID CEMETERY. Elmont, NY. 1 plot, 6 graves.
ST. MARY’S. Flushing, Queens. 1 Plot/ 3 Burials. $6,500. 516775-4209
LM0623
Level 4, Crypt # 38. Valued at $20,000. Asking $15,000 neg. Call
917-445-5293 or
718-894-7728
LM0707
FRANKLIN LAKES. GATED RETREAT ON 3 PRIVATE ACRES, ELEVATOR, LAVISH GOURMET KITCHEN, EXTRAORDINARY FEATURES, $1,899,999. DEBBIE 201-925-7667 OR WWW.811COLONIAL ROADFRANKLINLAKES.COM LM0113
Mill Basin Exclusive: Semi attached 1 family 6.5 room 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath duplex. Full finished basement. Parking.. ASKING $569,000 JS511 2 Family Attached BRICK. Owner has 6.5 rooms duplex. 3 bedrroms, 3 baths, private parking for 2 cars, yard and deck. 4 room. 2 bedrooms Rental JS510...........................$889,000 BEST SELLER #1 Properties 718.646-6900
NEW YORK STATE 7040 ELMSFORD- Custom Single Family Home, newly renovated, split level, 3BR, 2 baths, just reduced to $679, 500, completely updated, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, renovated bathrooms, back of house adjacent to country club golf course. 2,332 sq ft, 8 rooms, 0.35 acres including brand new washer & dryer, some furniture avail for sale. A must see! Angelo J. Milone, RE Broker, 914-776-1200. angelo@milonecpa.com LM0616
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