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Lawrence Rips Through Hewlett 72-50 Cross Five Towns Rivalry Proves to be No Contest By Scott P. Moore

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The Lawrence Golden Tornadoes tore their way through their Five Towns rival Hewlett Bulldogs, 72-50, in the teams’ first boys’ Varsity basketball matchup of the season in front of a large crowd at Lawrence High School on Thursday evening. Lawrence improves to a perfect 3-0 and takes over first place in the teams’ division. Lawrence began the game hot on offense with junior Eddie Robinson knocking in a lay up and draining a three-pointer to put the Golden Tornadoes up 5-0. The Bulldogs roared back with three straight three-pointers to go up 9-7. The team traded layups and foul shots before Lawrence pulled away at the end of the first with a

16-11 lead. Robinson again kickstarted the Golden Tornadoes in the second quarter with another three-pointer to go up 19-11. Lawrence went on a small 7-3 run and looked as though they would run away with the game with only a few minutes left in the half and leading 28-15. Hewlett again came back, keeping the Tornadoes to only three points during the rest of the second while they were able to pull in five more points. The Bulldogs trailed the Golden Tornadoes 31-22 at halftime though. “I think we’re a pretty good offensive team,” said Lawrence Head Coach Joseph Suppel. “There’s no reason for us to turn the ball over though... we just have to play smart during the rest of the season.” Lawrence came out on a roll after half-

time, going on a 15-6 run out of the gate led by three straight three-point goals by Dwayne Daniels to go up 46-28. Lawrence began running itself into foul trouble though and gave up much of the last few minutes of the third quarter trying to avoid any more. Hewlett was able to rebound and close to within 48-32 at the end of the quarter. “[Eddie and Dwayne] play well together,” said Suppel. “The best part about them is they’re not selfish and when they get a good look, they take it. They don’t force too many shots... they’ll get in on the glass and take rebounds. Tonight, they just got really hot and made some huge shots for us.” The fourth quarter was offensively explosive for both teams. Hewlett was able to knock down two quick buckets, but the Golden Tornadoes again came hot out of

Hewlett’s Avery Feldman (#33, left) attempts to make a shot but is denied by Lawrence’s Clifton Lyerly (#15, right) in the third quarter. Photo by Scott P. Moore.

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Painkiller Abuse has Local Pharmacies Worried By Jonathan Walter

Fathers Day when David Laffer executed four people at Haven Drugs in Medford as he tried to steal painkillers. The second came on New Years Eve in Seaford when a man trying to steal painkillers from a pharmacy was killed, alongside ATF agent John Capano. Both took place at local neighborhood pharmacies, not connected to any large chains. Some local pharmacies have taken notice and are trying to sort out who is to blame and how to fix the situation. Marty,

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Two Long Island pharmacy shootings in the past seven months have left six people dead, and many questions about prescription drug abuse and pharmacy security unanswered. The crimes have left local governments rushing to come up with solutions, and local pharmacists in fear as they try to come up with their own answers to the problem. The first shooting came on

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cell towers and install additional cell phone antennas on the New Nautilus Hotel. The village is retaining a legal expert they’ve used in the past to evaluate the application and legal rationale. “We’re retaining Mr. [Richard] Comi to advise the board of appeals with respect to the application on the issue of whether or not they’ve [AT&T] proven gaps

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the 2011 home heating gas prices for a customer on Long Island was $1,025. A representative from National Grid, Wendy Steed, noted that gas prices are projected to decrease by 11 percent; the 2012 winter bill should be around $913 for homeowners. However, for many local customers, the high cost of either doesn’t leave them with many options. . “When things get more expen-

People heating their homes with oil are in for a lot less comfortable winter than those with gas. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the forecast as of December 2011 for costs in heating oil is $2,492 per household, an 8.4 percent increase from last winter. According to Natural Grid,

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sive, it bites into your budget a bit. I think people have to get used to the fact that gas is not under $3 any more and it is a necessity,” Mark Rosenhaft, an optician at Central Vision Care in Cedarhurst said. Another Five Towns employee, Velitha Phillips said that whether it’s oil or gas, it’s something that’s inevitable. “We have

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Only a block away from Broadway is one of the oldest monuments erected in The Five Towns, tucked away on a triangle between Wood Lane and Keane Lane in Woodsburgh. Hidden behind some bushes that keep the the stone monolith-like structure out of most lines of sight, the designed rock is about seven feet in height with “CULLULOO” in bold letters at the bottom. The inscription reads: Here lived and died, CULLULOO TELAWANA, A.D. 1818. The last of the Rockaway Iroquois Indians who was personally known to me in my boyhood. I, owning the land, have erected this monument to him and his tribe. ABRAHAM HEWLETT, 1888. The monument was erected in 1888 by Hewlett, the wealthy landowner that one of The Five Towns is named for, in Woodmere on land that the Native American had formerly lived on. Hewlett, strangely, passed away within a week of the monument’s October 17th

The monument Abraham Hewlett had erected for his friend now resides in present-day Woodsburgh, roughly three streets away from its original location.

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cess of getting the pills.” According to a 42-page report released by State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, prescriptions for Oxycodone have shot up 82 percent in the past three years. On a local level, Nicole Goldenberg, 38, of Woodmere was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and sale of a controlled substance in August. Goldenberg allegedly sold Oxycodone to

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“The bottom line is this falls on top of the doctors who are creating the addicts by writing these prescriptions,” Marty said. “There are those who need the drugs, but the doctors are abusing the prescriptions, writing prescriptions for a hundred oxycotins. I understand when dentists do it for ten or 20 pills, but doctors are making a fortune writing 100 pills. They should do background checks. People’s lives are on the line, not only for those who are addicted, but everyone else involved in the pro-

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The Last of the Rockaway Indians: Culluloo Telawana CONTINUED FROM P. A1 completion. The monument had originally been located on or near present-day Broadway, near Linden Street before later being moved during the extensive development of The Five Towns. The present location of the monuement came about in 1901 according to the Smithsonian Museum, when land developer Robert Burton purchased the original property and junked the monument. William S. Pettit, a local historian, convinced Burton’s brother to deed over the small triangle of land it currently rests on. According to a New York Times article published on December 15, 1895, not much was known to the area’s residents about the monument’s dedicatee. The article states, “he was an expert hunter and woodsman, and by hunting and fishing he lived.” The Times article also states that the Native’s final burial spot was also unknown due in part to “the lack of interest taken in him by the inhabitants of this region” at that time. “Culluloo, the Indian, whom I saw mornings and evenings when he went to and returned from work, that he was very kind,” said Hewlett to relatives,

as recalled in Alfred Henry Bello’s 1918 historical piece History of the Rockaways from the year 1685 to 1917. Hewlett also remembered having seen him the day he had passed away, noting a few black men had taken Telewana’s body into the woods for burial. Controversy still surrounds the facts on Culluloo – some have claimed the man Hewlett thought was a Native American was actually an African American. Another former Lawrence resident quoted by Bello, a local literary and Native American scholar named Mrs. William J. Kavanagh, noted that there was a black man living in the area that went by the name “Colored Lou,” which could have easily been mistaken by a young Hewlett. The fact of the matter, however, will in all likelihood, never be decided due to the lack of concrete evidence, but all is not forgotten – the triangle the monument rests on is well kept and maintained and the granite structure has rocks placed in memory of those who have visited the site. While the full story of Culluloo may never be known, the memorial Hewlett left for an early community figure will continue to live on in The Five Towns.

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Painkiller Abuse has Local Pharmacies Worried CONTINUED FROM P. A1 three local young men all within a period of a few months last year and allowed them to consume the drug within her home, where two of them died of an overdose and a third died after being taken to the hospital. Saud Ansari, pharmacist at Five Towns Pharmacy in Woodmere, offered a way to try and figure out who is trying to abuse prescriptions and who is not. “In the last couple of months, this has really escalated,” Ansari said. “There is no real solution for it. Everyone involved, pharmacists, doctors, law enforcement, needs to act responsibly. Everyone has to work together. The only thing we can suggest to pharmacies is that they should try to figure out if it is a regular customer or not. People who call us up and ask if we stock painkillers, we know they are probably trying to abuse it. They also like to come in and pay in cash so that you can’t figure out if they’ve already had the prescription filled elsewhere.” Meanwhile, Nassau County

Police are addressing the problem, but say that pharmacy violence is rare “The tragic incidents of New Years Eve have got a lot of publicity,” Inspector Kenny Lack of the Nassau County Police said. “All of our data goes into our Asset Forfeiture Intelligence Section. All of that data gets analyzed and put out as an intelligence product to the cops on the street so that they have the latest crime data. We are tracking every crime trend, whether that’s burglaries or armed robberies. These were two events that got incredible publicity, but they are incredibly rare. Nassau is one of the safest counties in the United States.” Lack says that the police department has been involved with INFRAGARD Long Island, a task force, involved with the FBI, which tries to advocate security for Long Island businesses. Also in the works is legislation to be sponsored by Senator Chuck Schumer, which would require the Drug Enforcement Agency to issue guidelines and practices to help local pharma-

AT&T Looking for New Cell Towers in Atl. Bch. CONTINUED FROM P. A1 their proof, making sure they’re not going to sell us a used car and just maximize their capacity rather than solving gaps in coverage. The Board of Appeals is neutral on this case and the Village Board just wants to make sure that when they make their decision is an informed one not just one side of the equation.” During the board meeting, Mayor Stephen Mahler also blasted the Fourth Precinct for lack of summonses. “Eight tickets in a month here are totally

inexcusable,” Mahler said. “We have the records from the previous year. We used to ﬁgure it was terrible when there were 50 tickets. Now there are eight. It’s really disgraceful because we’ve had fatalities.” One resident suggested that speed signs that ﬂash the motorist’s speed would help, but Mahler noted that after doing some research, the cost could be upwards of $12,000. He added that the village donated a radar unit so that sector cars can have their own unit. “We paid for it and gave it to the sector car. It’s

cies develop better practices that would be deterrents to potential robbers. County Executive Edward Mangano recently sent Nassau Pharmacies a tip sheet on how “To Avert Prescription Drug Abuse.” The one page tip sheet tells pharmacy owners never to leave employees alone in the store, not to discuss if they have opiates in stock over the phone, keeping controlled substance bottles out of plain sight, and having properly functioning surveillance equipment, among other tips. Still, some pharmacy owners are taking matters into their own hands with reports of some installing bulletproof glass around their pharmacy counter, emergency alert buttons under the counters, and keeping firearms on hand. “It becomes an unfortunate necessity to carry a firearm,” Marty at Ezra said. “I don’t think that keeping an emergency button is a good idea,” Ansari said. “The same thing happened in the last robbery. The officer was there, and he engaged the suspect. However, there was a police officer outside and he shot the other office. On the other hand, if he had just walked out, taking the drugs, no one would have died.”

just been in vain.” Also discussed at the meeting were new appointments and the village’s upcoming anniversary. The board swore in Carl Baessler for a ﬁve-year term as commissioner, Anthony Siniscalchi for a one-year term as the Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman and Steven Watkins for a one-year term as an alternate commissioner. Atlantic Beach is approaching its 50th Anniversary and the anniversary committee is in works planning the celebration slated for June 21. Contact Susan Lager Jaffe at the Village Ofﬁce regarding sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, or to lend historic Atlantic Beach photographs and memorabilia.

Heating Your Home Isn’t Cheap; Gas Proves Less Costly than Oil CONTINUED FROM P. A1 to pay because we need heat,” she said. “We have to deal with the rising cost.” For some, like Mark Schechner owner of Wall’s Bake Shop in Hewlett, the cost difference is enough to choose one over the other. “I don’t use oil and I think the price of gas is relatively reasonable. It is a necessity,” Schechner, said Melanie Mayweather a Chase Bank employee in Woodmere cuts costs elsewhere to make up for her rising bills. “You have to cut corners because you need heat. To deal with the cost I try to cut down on non-essentials like cable and I take my lunch to work more.” Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced in October that the Department of

Social Services would accept applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program. The program helps low-income homes meet the cost of home energy. The program runs until March and residents can apply and ﬁnd income guidelines on nassaucountyny.gov. Steed also noted some Energy Saving Tips that could bring down costs, like not peeking into the oven while cooking, every time the door is opened, heat escapes, and cooking with lids on pans. Other tips include: -Wrap the hot water pipes coming out of your water heater with insulation. Wrap those pipes nearest the heater ﬁrst for greatest savings. If you have a separate water heater, set the thermostat to 120°F and lower the setting whenever you will

be away from home for extended periods. For every 10° you set back your water heater temperature, you cut energy use three to five percent. -Install automatic programmable setback thermostats. For every one degree you set back your heating thermostat, you can save three percent of your heating costs. - ENERGY STAR® on products which can reduce energy use and save up to 30 percent on utility bills (possibly $600 annually); Start using energy-saving settings on refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, and clothes dryers; -Contact local utilities for incentives of energy savings improvements. Incentives maybe available from a single energy saving measure to whole house/building measures. National Grid’s energy efficiency incentives for homes or businesses can be found at https://www.powerofaction. com/efficiency/.

Lawrence Rips Through Hewlett 72-50 CONTINUED FROM P. A1 the gate, to the approval of the home crowd, going up 56-38. Hewlett and Lawrence began trading fouls and slowed the game down to a snail’s pace. Action began picking up with Lawrence up 60-41 and going on a 10-4 run to break away. Hewlett was able to pick up a few more baskets in the ﬁnal minute, but the Golden Tornadoes took the game, 72-50. “I’m happy where we are,” said Suppel. “We took a couple of tough [non-league] losses but we’ve stepped up and played bet-

ter. We still need to improve to be at the point we want to be.” Things were not so celebratory on the Hewlett side of the court. “We sucked,” an obviously upset Hewlett Head Coach Bill Dubin said. “We were soft and played like marshmallows... We let ourselves get pushed

around. We’re not playing physical enough and we’re not going to beat any good teams until we start playing physical basketball.” Lawrence improves to 3-0 on the season in conference play and 8-2 overall. Hewlett suffers its ﬁrst conference loss and goes to 2-1 and 5-3 on the season.

Notes: Lawrence’s Dwayne Daniel paced all scorers with 26 points on the night, including five three-pointers… Hewlett’s Weldon Irvine led the Bulldogs with 23 points… Lawrence’s Eddie Robinson also had 21 points during the win… Lawrence is now averaging 70 points per game in conference play. For more coverage of this game, check out StandardLI.com for more stats, quotes and updated standings.

Village of Cedarhurst Board Meeting By Jonathan Walter Summit Avenue will have a new stop sign between parking ﬁeld number four and the children’s playground, the Cedarhurst’s Board of Trustees voted on Monday night. The board also voted to transfer three of their employees to Nassau County as part of the transfer of

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En Garde! Hewlett Fencing Slashing Into Shape By Scott P. Moore

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ling-cling! Cling! The shrill sounds of steel meeting steel ring throughout the gymnasium, easily turning heads to the attention of two boys dressed head-to-toe in a mostly white uniform and meshwire mask, swords meeting between them. The two dual back and forth, each matching the other’s next move, swipe for swipe and block for block. Finally one of the boys loses his patience with the monotonous struggle and lunges his sword forward. The other boy easily dodges the lunge and swipes his blade across the lunging boy’s back. Beeeeeep! Hewlett gains the point and wins the match, 5-2. “Ha ooh!” yells the celebrating Hewlett student, echoing throughout the gym as his team cheers on. Almost as quickly as the celebration began, the student takes off his mask and returns to the center of the dueling area and shakes hands with his opponent. A smile and a quick thank you and the two return to their team’s bench with the most sportsmanlike of attitudes. “In fencing, you need to have three key attributes,” said Nicole Bove, Coach of both the Hewlett Boys and Girls Fencing teams. “The mind of a chess player because it’s a very cerebral game, the ﬂexibility of a dancer and the footwork stamina of a boxer. You take those three and that’s the

sport.” Bove, who has been coach since 2008, added: “It only attracts a certain kind of studentathlete, in my mind.” And while the sport may only appeal to certain students, the sport itself only appeals to a select number of schools county-wide – Hewlett is only one of four teams in its own conference and nine public schools total in all of Nassau County, where other sports like basketball or football might see upwards of eight to ten teams per division. Costs of equipment and potential risks keep many schools from participating. “We’re a very diverse and unique team,” said Bove. “And we’re certainly a very smart team.” The Hewlett Fencing teams have seen successes in recent years, much of which led to the boys’ team making a drive to last year’s championships and coming in third place overall. The team has seen some turnover this year, though, due in part to the fact that many of last year’s key seniors graduated. “We had an unbelievable season,” said Bove. “It was amazing and everyone was speechless when we won [against Wheatley in the playoffs].” This year’s boys’ team is comprised of 18 student-athletes, many of which are still in their ﬁrst or second years of fencing. With their current team record standing at 1-8, the team is still looking to pick up more wins at the half way point of the season.

“We had a lot of learning and growing to do this year with a lot of fresh faces,” said Bove. “But we’re at the halfway point and its been an exciting season thus far.” Naturally, though, there are some standout swordsmen on the team, including some members who have joined private fencing clubs outside of the high school’s conﬁnes. Senior Jason Krueger, a foil, is one of the team’s best sword handlers and team captain. “He plays other tournaments and he’s unbelievable,” said Bove. Krueger recently went 3-0 in a tournament against Jericho on Tuesday evening. “He’s got the best individual record amongst our team.” Bove also said sophomore Foil Joshua Gee has also impressed her with his skills, spirit and drive to win. Epee junior Jacob Kleinberg is a self-taught fencer who Bove called “simply fantastic,” went 2-1 on the evening against Jericho High School. Zach Sider, a senior who only began fencing last year, helped bring Hewlett a win by going 2-1 on the evening, the last win clinching the key 14th point for a victory. Ben Rozenshteyn, a Senior Sabre and team captain, is also only in his second year on the team, but Bove said no one would notice that. “He’s a charismatic leader,” she said. “He really knows how to rally the team. His style and skill make him one of our quickest learners.” Joining the boys’ team at all

Junior Epee Jacob Kleinberg (right) holds back a Jericho attack before getting the point and the win.

Photo by Scott P. Moore. tournaments is the girls’ team, which Bove also coaches. The girls’ team, which consists of 12 girls – a low number for most fencing teams – also has a group of young, up-and-coming athletes on the roster. “It’s a small squad, especially in recent years,” said Bove. “It helps the girls get a lot of experience though.” The girls’ team features its own crop of rising stars, including seniors Sabre Captain Naomi Cho, and Epee Co-Captains Zara Ahmad and Akshita Singh. Bove

leave their blood, sweat and tears out on the ﬂoor.” The boys’ team brought Hewlett its ﬁrst win of the season, a 14-13 down-to-the-wire match against Jericho. Following the tournament, the entire Hewlett squad, boys and girls, seemed to be in a celebratory and upbeat mood. “This win tonight has sparked a good energy in us,” said Bove. “I really like what I’m seeing and they seem very excited as well. I’m really proud of them tonight – my smile actually hurts!”

said Cho acted much like the “momma bear” to the rest of the group, leading the pack. “She’s such a sweet shy girl,” said Bove. “But put a blade in her hand and she goes into another zone.” Ahmad and Singh, who happen to be best friends, have pulled double duty this year, helping to lead the group of girls on epee and foil teams and teaching the newcomers how to fence. “I have an unbelievable group of girls,” said Bove. “We’re a little family, like a bunch of sisters. They work hard every day and

Lawrence Pummels Plainedge, 74-41, Now 2-0 in Conference By Scott P. Moore

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he Lawrence Golden Tornadoes Varsity Boys basketball team continued their winning ways as they dominated and ﬂew past the conference rival Plainedge Red Devils on Tuesday evening at Plainedge High School, 74-41. Lawrence took control from tip-off with junior Eddie Robinson nailing a three-pointer to start the game and give Lawrence an early 3-0 lead. Plainedge would take the lead later in the period after some misses by the Golden Tornadoes, but Lawrence ended the period on a hot 12-0 run to lead 18-9 at the end of the ﬁrst quarter. The Golden Tornadoes stayed hot into the second quarter, pushing the run to 20-0 and giving them a 26-9 lead before Plainedge took a timeout to regroup. The Red Devils came back stronger off the break, pulling back to 26-14 before the Lawrence offense took a strong drive. The Golden Tornadoes drained three straight three-pointers to push the lead to 35-14. “We got some guys that can get hot,” said Lawrence Coach Joseph Suppel. “Today, they happened to hit a ton of a shots in a row there. They’re tough to defend.” Some Lawrence miscues, such as bad passes and missed shots, allowed the Red Devils an oppor-

Sophomore Dwayne Daniels nails the three-pointer from beyond the arc.

Photo by Scott P. Moore. tunity to get back into the game. Plainedge did not go quietly into half time, though, putting away seven straight points to pull

within 35-21. Lawrence came in strong off the break, with Eddie Robinson nailing another three to open

the third quarter. Plainedge was able to crawl back to within 15 points at 40-25 before a timeout was called. The Golden Tornadoes came on strong, pulling away with a 18-4 run to end the third quarter. Lawrence showed off some high flying moves as big man junior Clifton Lyerly put away a few slam dunks and Robinson threw an in-bound pass “alley oop” to junior Randy Wallace. “That’s how we like to play – aggresive,” said Suppel. “We want to attack the rim and push hard out there. We got lucky enough to have some nice plays there at the basket.” Lawrence began the fourth quarter with many of the game’s starters on the floor, but most were removed as the period wore on. Robinson appeared to have hurt his leg minutes into the period and was immediately removed from the game. He walked off the court under his own power and did not return to action. “He iced it up,” said Suppel, who called the injury an ankle sprain. “He’s able to walk on it and he’ll be fine.” Lawrence’s bench players kept the pressure on throughout the period, going on a 11-1 run midway through the fourth to break 70 points for the first time in conference play this season and push the score to 70-35. Plainedge mounted one more final offensive drive, but were denied more

conference play and 7-2 overall this season. Plainedge drops to 1-1 in conference play and 2-7 overall. The Golden Tornadoes will have played their next game, versus cross-Five Towns rival Hewlett High School (2-0, 5-2) on Thursday evening. Lawrence’s next game afterwards will be on Tuesday, January 17th versus Levittown-Division (0-2, 1-8) at 6:45 p.m. at home.

than their six points – punctuated by a strong-armed block by Wallace at the Plainedge basket. At the ﬁnal buzzer, Lawrence came away with a 74-41 victory. “We had a real good second half,” said Suppel. “We really put it all together defensively in the second half which really changes the game. When we play defense ﬁrst, we’re a much better team.” Lawrence improves to 2-0 in

Notes: Robinson led all scorers with 18 points, including four threepointers... Four Lawrence players hit double digits in points – Robinson, Lyerly (12 pts), sophomore Dwayne Daniels and Wallace (11 pts each)... Lawrence is averaging 69 ppg in conference play (two games) and 72.8 ppg overall (nine games)... the Lawrence defense has held opponents to 37.5 ppg in conference play and 57.9 ppg overall.

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Lawrence Scoring Eddie Robinson – 18 points Clifton Lyerly – 12 points Dwayne Daniels – 11 points Randy Wallace – 11 points

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Hewlett Rallies in 4th to Defeat Bethpage 48-38 By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

he Hewlett Bulldogs have begun their league season on a roll, defeating the Bethpage Golden Eagles 48-38 at Bethpage High School on Tuesday. A close game throughout, the Bulldogs pulled away in the fourth quarter led by Weldon Irvine and Avery Feldman to move their league record to 2-0. The Bulldogs started the game strong and lead the game for all of the ﬁrst half, taking a ten point lead into the break on the strength of a 8-2 run in the second quarter. The strong play

continued for Hewlett into the third quarter, getting outscored 9-10, but still maintaining a big lead with only a quarter to play. In the fourth quarter however, the Bulldogs began to flounder. Bethpage went on a 9-0 run to open up the final frame, hitting a three pointer to tie the game with just over five minutes left to play. “They hit a few shots and we stopped going to the basket,” Head Coach Bill Dubin said. “They only had one foul going into the fourth quarter, so that says we weren’t going to the basket enough.” Hewlett refused to let Beth-

page get the lead however. Feldman hit one of two free throws to get the lead back for the Bulldogs and the team built a ﬁvepoint lead that was capped by a monster dunk by Irvine on a steal 3:24 left to play. “I just try to get the momentum up,” Irvine said. “A dunk like that can really get your team’s energy up.” That was all she wrote for Bethpage. With about a minute and a half left to play, they began fouling Hewlett players to send them to the line. After lackluster free throw shooting throughout the early portion of the game, Irvine and point guard Harrison

Brenner hit their free throws to seal the game. “We came out with a lot of energy to start the game, but in the second half we have a tendency to come out slow, but in the fourth quarter we came together and retook the lead,” Irvine said. “They play very good defense, work hard, and they are a scrappy team,” Dubin said. “We always have problems, for some reason, playing in this gym. Last year we played them in our gym and we beat them by 40 and the second time we played them we came here and we lost by 12. It’s Weldon Irvine takes a jump shot in front of a defender.

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LWA Tigers in “Blessed” Victory, Now 12-1 on Season By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

awrence Woodmere Academy boys basketball is dominating the private school leagues, coming up with one of their toughest victories yet in a 51-47 win over the Blessed Sacrament Cardinals from Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon. The win moved the Tigers to 12-1 on the season. The Tigers started out strong in the ﬁrst quarter, but were slowed down in the second when the Cardinals stepped up their interior defense, forcing the Tigers to take lower percentage outside shots. This took LWA’s strong frontcourt of Rokas Lapsys and Trent Parrish out of the game. They struggled to regroup as Blessed Sacrament outscored them 18-8 in the frame and they went into halftime down 27-23. In the second half, the Tigers continued to struggle, as they were still unable to penetrate the Cardinals interior defense. They did cut the Cardinal lead to one with three minutes gone past in the third and were able to tie the game up at 38 just before the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, LWA began to step up its inside game, making lay ups and their free throws when fouled. Lapsys keyed the offensive output in the fourth with some strong drives to the net, while Parrish and guards Jakob Cayne and Jake Lundenberg kept the Cardinals in check with mid range jump shots. “The second quarter and for the ﬁrst half of the third were terrible for us,” LWA Head Coach Jeff Weiss said. “Offensively we were terrible. There was no ball

We Only Do This Once A Year! Trent Parrish drives toward the net. movement. In the fourth quarter we played pretty well. We tried to take their best player out of the game by putting Jakob Cayne on him and ﬁgured if we took him out of the game, the other guys wouldn’t get the ball in good spots and I think it worked. So we just tried to take him out of the game and force more jump shots to the basket. They went cold in the fourth quarter and we took more inside baskets. We weren’t shooting very much or very well from outside, so we tried to go inside more I think our guys did a very good job with that in the fourth.” Outside of their one loss, the

Photo by Jonathan Walter game was one of only a handful of wins that were not won by double digits this year for the streaking Tigers. “It was a big win,” Weiss said. “They beat us last year. They always have a formidable team. I formed a relationship with their coach about six or seven years ago, so we always play once. If I’m remembering correctly, they don’t have a home gym, so they do a lot of traveling. They’re always pretty big and athletic and well coached.” The Tigers will head out on the road on Friday to take on Evangel Christian in Queens for a 4:15 p.m. game in what Weiss described as a tough match up.

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What to do about Woodmere

he streets of downtown Woodmere (such as they are) are starting to resemble the windblown ghost towns of the Old West or the decaying Main Streets of middle American small towns eviscerated by Wal-Mart or the decimated downtowns of rust belt cities in Upstate New York, Ohio or Michigan. Our estimate is that perhaps as much as 40 to 45 percent of the available retail space in Woodmere is vacant. There are so many empty stores that Broadway and the side streets resemble the gap-toothed smile of a defeated heavyweight prize fighter. Central Avenue in Cedarhurst and Lawrence are doing fairly well, most retail spaces are occupied, as is Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence, Cedarhurst and North Woodmere (where these towns converge is anyone’s guess). Broadway and West Broadway in Hewlett seem fully occupied as well. This leaves Woodmere as the Newark of The Five Towns (figuratively speaking). Answers to Woodmere’s woes can be found in a few areas – First – the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County ought to seriously consider the suggestion we’ve made previously and repeatedly to turn Broadway and West Broadway into one-way streets so as to un-gum the traffic choke points that deter all but the heartiest motorists from venturing through the serpentine Woodmere-Hewlett gridlock spots at key times of the day. Second – Woodmere needs to be marketed in a unified way to restaurateurs and turned into a nighttime dining destination much as has been done for Rockville Centre. To accomplish this, landlords should come together to market their vacant space jointly and put in place aggressively low rents for the first few years so encourage entrepreneurs to take the risk and open businesses. Third – The Town of Hempstead should offer tax incentives and zoning approvals streamlining to make it attractive to open in Woodmere and lastly, the new Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association needs to emulate the Cedarhurst BID and stage some creative programming to generate foot traffic in the area. But one thing is for sure – doing nothing will continue to mean that for Woodmere, nothing’s doing.

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In Memory of Uryan Rampersaud

COMMON SENSE

HERE COME THE PRIMARIES By DAVID FREEDMAN

e’ve made it through Iowa and now through New Hampshire and once again the Presidential primary season is on! Once again, we Americans are faced with a choice. The race for the White House attracts arrogant, egotistical personalities and we are stuck with trying to make the best choice from a ﬁeld of second rate personalities. So why do we do it? More so, when the process is over, less than half of the registered voters will even to bother to cast a ballot. When I became involved in politics almost 40 years ago, it was a time of youthful exuberance. The aura of John F. Kennedy still hung over politics in general and Democratic Politics in particular. From a country in turmoil came the Civil Rights Acts, signed into law by a Southerner from Texas, Lyndon Johnson. The nation’s young peo-

By Zena Ballas

n Thursday, December 29 2011, Lawrence High School’s senior Uryan Rampersaud sadly passed away due to heart complications. He died from a collapsed mitral valve in the heart which is when the valve (a valve controls blood ﬂow) doesn’t close properly and the blood doesn’t ﬂow correctly. There was a memorial service held at the high school on December 31st. Uryan’s uncle explained at the memorial how on Thursday, Uryan went upstairs and didn’t return after 15 minutes. His younger cousin went upstairs to check on him, came back downstairs and said Uryan was sleeping with his eyes open and that his lips were blue. They called the ambulance, and after performing CPR and taking him to the hospital, he didn’t make it. Uryan Rampersaud Many students went to the wake which was held for three days before the funeral. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 3rd. Many friends and family members of Uryan showed up to show their respect and love. LHS arranged four buses that carried approximately 120 students to the funeral. I am part of the newspaper club at Lawrence High School and we decided to dedicate an entire issue as a tribute to Uryan Rampersaud. Anyone can keep this issue and I helped gather quotes and pictures from students that cared and loved Uryan deeply. The day of the funeral was the most silent day that Lawrence High School has experienced in awhile. The passing of Uryan has affected so many students that some of them are trying to make a difference by helping to raise money for Uryan’s family through fundraising online. If you would like to donate, you can go to: http://www.stayclassy.org/fundraise/pop?fcid=180035. This will all take a long time to heal but as long as the family and friends of Uryan keep his memories in their hearts, he will never be forgotten.

David M. Freedman has been a resident of Cedarhurst for 12 years. He is a business owner in the Five Towns and is the Past President of the Five Towns Democratic Club. He is a published author of a novel “A Butterfly on the Gowanus Expressway” and he maintains a political blog called Federal Follies located on the web at http:// thefederalfollies.blogspot.com. He is married with two children and is active in the community both politically and socially.

ple conducted a mini-revolution which led to the ending of the Vietnam War. Israel was America’s friend, absolutely. And to prove it, they whipped up on all their Arab neighbors who conspired to destroy her. We were beating the Russians in the Space Race and we were holding our own against them in the Cold War. We believed in this country and believed that this country would take care of us in our old age. Today, we believe that our political leaders cannot find their way out of a shoebox. We also know they will sell us out in an instant, for money, for religion or for greed of power. Republican or Democrat, it does not matter. Self-interest is the party in power. Those in power will readily sacrifice young lives to a war in a far off land than provide the monies to educate our children. They will permit unfettered carrying of firearms, even though almost every police department in this country opposes it. The old expression, “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people” is proven wrong every day. Six year olds bringing their Daddy’s gun to school proves that. Ask the students at Virginia Tech who have been victimized more than once. Ask anyone with a child in High School who wonders if some depressed kid with a gun obsession will create havoc in their kid’s school. It’s time to get the guns out of the hands of anyone who does not have a legitimate reason to have one, but our leaders are not going to do that. The National Rifle Association will throw enough money around to prevent that.

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10 Ways our Prez has Bammed Israel By Jeff Katz

ome have questioned President Obama’s commitment to maintaining America’s special relationship with Israel, and his level of support for the Jewish State. The following should be kept in mind when considering this important issue. 1. Should a U.S. President defend Israel in private? When President Obama and French President Sarkozy were alone after the G20 meeting last November, with microphones inadvertently turned on, President Sarkozy remarked about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “I cannot stand him. He is a liar.” President Obama replied, “You’re fed up with him, but I have to deal with him every day!” 2. Should a U.S. President afﬁrm the historic right of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel? In June 2009, in his renowned Cairo speech to the Muslim world, President Obama declared that “the aspiration for a Jewish homeland is rooted in a tragic history that cannot be denied.” In the speech he compared Palestinian suffering to Jewish persecution during the Holocaust, while implicitly denying the Jewish historical claim to the

Jeff Katz, a Lawrence resident, was the Republican Candidate for County Legislature for the 7th District in 2005 and is an attorney and active in public affairs.

Land of Israel. If Jewish claims to Israel are rooted in the Holocaust, they presumably are not rooted in earlier history. 3. Are Israel’s pre-1967 borders defensible? President Obama seems to think so. He has repeatedly condemned all Israeli settlement activity. Last February, it was widely reported that the President had offered the Arab world a U.S. condemnation of all Israeli settlement activity as illegitimate. The offer was rejected, and the U.S. then reluctantly vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that would have declared all settlements illegal (as opposed to “illegitimate”). The President’s willingness, even eagerness, to brand all settlements “illegitimate” carries an implied eventual demand of evacuation to pre-1967 borders. 4. Should a friend of Israel help her reach an amicable peace deal with her adversaries? By repeatedly condemning Israeli settlements without qualiﬁcation, President Obama has diminished Israel’s main bargaining chip in negotiations, namely giving up its rights to certain settlement areas, which rights Israel fought so hard to establish in the past (see U.N. Security Council resolution 248, adopted in March 1968) including terming Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem as “settlements” and constantly hectoring against any Jewish construction in the city – a position more extreme than that put forth by the Palestinian Authority itself during the Bush (or any prior) Administration. 5. Should a U.S. President make demands of Is-

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hether you have just come back from winter break, have not left yet or are past the stage in life when you planned a family trip around the school calendar, you know it is not a simple process. Besides the coordination of different schedules and tending to the needs of each child, the packing and unpacking of any family, regardless of size, is not for the faint hearted – and that does not include the post-trip clean-up of your automobile. There is a distinct difference between what my car looks like before and after we take a drive somewhere as a family. While on any given day a mother’s car may often look like a playroom, with toys and snacks strewn about on the floor, it is deserving of a status change after a trip. Having recently gone away for the weekend, our car was packed to the gills and snacks were at the ready for the long drive ahead. After we unpacked, however, my next stop was the gas station. I was sure my car did not look like we had just taken a drive – instead, it would certainly have looked like we slept in it as well. At least I clean my automobile. Some parents have a defeatist attitude regarding the state of their cars. If it is just going to be filthy again soon, they wonder what the point is of cleaning it in the first place. My daughter has argued the same logic in regard to making her bed. My response is to suggest we never wash our clothing or even shower because we may just get dirty again. After she wipes the perplexed, and semi-grossed out look from her face, she understands my point. I apply the same reasoning to the state of my car. On the contrary, I have joked that my friend’s car is such a dump that someone could eat a smorgasbord by what she has lying around in its various compartments. Lo and behold, when I said that to her once, she opened up the ashtray to reveal its contents: chocolate chips. Not only could her car provide someone with lunch, now dessert was on the menu as well. We had never gone skiing with our children, although it is something we have discussed. The opportunity presented itself and we decided to go. Having not skied since I was a child, my recollection of the equipment we needed to take with us could be summed up as snow gear, all of which we already owned because we were New Yorkers. That was the extent of what was packed since poles and skis were rented. Things have certainly changed because on this trip, our vehicle looked as if we had pillaged the ski gear section of Dick’s Sporting Goods, or that we had been given everything by the Mt. Snow Fairy. Boxes of helmets, goggles, hand/ toe warmers and face masks

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THE LEGENDARY DANNY O’DOUL

WANDERING JEWS: REFLECT ON THIS!

ometimes a letter to the editor of this ﬁne paper really touches my heart. In our last issue a reader took the time and care to make a heartfelt plea to all of the Orthodox Jews in The Five Towns. It seems that the letter writer, who drives on the Sabbath, may be a cautious driver -- but clearly one not comfortable with a slalom course. You see our opiner, was very concerned with all Orthodox pedestrians who walk in the streets on the Sabbath, and opt against the sidewalks. And, these pedestrians dress entirely in black -- which is more than our nonstunt driver letter writer can bear.

Now, truth be told this practice among Orthodox Jewish pedestrians is dangerous, foolhardy and inconsiderate to drivers. However, it is not done purposely to thumb their noses, or voice their displeasure at those who choose to drive on Friday evening and Saturday. It is here that our letter writer becomes unhinged, if not full-tilt delusional. The idea that adults, some walking their children would knowingly wage a protest more reckless than “Death Race 2000,” is both ludicrous and cutting the Orthodox Jewish Community here in the Five Towns a bit too much slack on the Ofﬁcial Masada Zealotry Scale! But, like I already agreed -- the

This is The Legendary Danny O’Doul signing off and imploring everyone to walk safely this Sabbath and carry a big bright stick!

letter writer is basically right and probably is both upset and also genuinely concerned. So, I would like to offer a solution that hopefully drivers and pedestrians can agree on. And, this solution is...reﬂective hatbands, dayglow tzizit (prayer garment fringes) and phosphorescent outer vests. What can really make this happen is if our local synagogues get involved -- even making a fundraiser out of it. How about different color schemes for each congregation? You know -- show your real colors -- be true to your shul! What better way to display your religious stripe? Make your Rabbi proud -- wear electric glow-in-the-dark blue! So, let’s get on this right away! This coming Sabbath, stay safe and put on some reﬂectors -- I look forward to seeing more bright-sticks here in the Five Towns than at a world-class rave in Barcelona!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Don’t See Eye to Eye To the Editor: In your editorial last week “Eyeing Iowa” (1/6/12) you offensively described President Obama as “a black semi-Muslim.” What, in heaven’s name is a “semi-Muslim?” Is that the same as a semi-Christian or a semi-Jew? There are, of course, no such “semi” religions: you either are or you’re not. No, this is part of a persistent right-wing, conservative and Republican effort by groups and publications such as The South Shore Standard to relentlessly promulgate the lie that the president is a Muslim and therefore, of course, somehow not a loyal American. Why is it that you refuse to accept the fact that Mr. Obama is a Christian? The answer, clearly, is that you are so intent on defeating the president’s re-election that you will apparently stoop to anything, no matter how despicable or false. As asked during the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings, “Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency?” Worse, however, than this racism (as often illustrated by The South Shore Standard’s meanspirited political cartoons -- except when these cartoons are mocking women) is your use of these words to back-handedly ask that if Americans can somehow elect someone like Obama -- “a black semi-Muslim” -- then surely we should be able to “put a woman in that job some day soon.” I’m not sure which you consider worse: being black, a Muslim or a woman??? We are a diverse community composed of all races, religions, ethnicities and political viewpoints. There should be no room for this type of offensive comment as voiced in your editorial. That is the real pulse of our community.

Stephen Anchin Hewlett The author was the Democratic candidate for Hempstead Town Clerk in the recent 2011 elections and is the former head of the Five Towns Democratic Club. Editor’s Reply -- Mr. Anchin fails to glean from our editorial last week that we are foursquare behind the notion of electing a woman to the nation’s highest ofﬁce and that we were making a tongue-incheek reference to the fact that if America can elect a black man with a Moslem name and child-

hood background (regardless of his current religious affiliation) then the country is certainly ready for a female President. The Standard confines its opinions to our Opinion pages. We recognize that some of our readers may not agree with our editorials or cartoons. Pertaining to cartoons, skewering officeholders is as old or older than Thomas Nast in the 19th Century. Former President Bush was mercilessly and often offensively lampooned throughout his tenure in office. Some Democrats don’t like it when the shoe is on the other foot. Our cartoons referencing women are in fact written and drawn by a woman and are meant to be a satirical look at contemporary New York life.

The “Nanny” Senator To the Editor: Senator Charles Schumer is the personiﬁcation of the Nanny state. His latest cause is requesting that the Transportation Security Administration hire “Passenger Advocates” at hundreds of airports around the nation to assist those who may have problems with airport security. A handful of people each day may have problems, while millions of other Americans put up with this inconvenience in the name of our national security. Schumer, as usual never mentioned how many millions of dollars will have to be found to pay for training and reassigning hundreds of TSA employees. Next step, will be to hire hundreds more who can speak foreign languages. Voters need a “Taxpayers Advocate” assigned to Schumer 24/7 considering the frequency of his standard Sunday news conferences and introduction of Congressional bills which continue to pick our pockets for even more money to fund his many useless proposals. With a national $15 trillion long term debt averaging $48,000 per citizen or $134,000 per taxpayer -- haven’t we suffered enough?

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Join us for Free Screening of “Race to Nowhere.” To the Editor, The following letter may seem familiar as a similar one was published the week before the Hewlett-Woodmere Central Council PTA brought the ﬁlm “Race to Nowhere” to the community on November 30, 2011.

We made 500 tickets available for that showing and all 500 tickets were spoken for. Due to the tremendous response and feedback we received, Central Council will be hosting another showing on Sunday, January 22nd at Hewlett High School at 2:00 p.m. Once again, Central Council will be sponsoring the cost instead of running the showing as a fundraiser. All of the PTA Presidents feel so strongly that everyone should have the opportunity to see this movie and the decision was unanimous. We know that many of the people who needed to see the movie saw it the first time. We were pleased to see students, parents, residents, community leaders, school support staff, teachers, administrators, and members of our Board of Education. Ironically, not many students were present for the showing due to the stress and demand of homework that evening. Hopefully by showing it on a Sunday afternoon we will be able to accommodate them and even more members of our community. Once again, we urge everyone who has not seen “Race to Nowhere” to join us on the 22nd. If we once again “sell” all 500 available seats, please still come to the door…there is a good chance we will be able to accommodate you. Similar to the first showing, there will be a discussion session afterwards. For those people that have already seen the movie and for people who will see it on the 22nd, there will also be a follow up meeting on Monday January 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodmere Education Center at 1 Johnson Place. The goal of that evening is to discuss what concrete changes we would like to see in our education system and in our school district. There is not one person that lives here that is not a stakeholder in the lives of our children’s education. Everyone needs to see this movie. Please go to Racetonowhere. com to order your ticket now! As we said before, it will take courage to make the changes we need to educate our children more effectively and with consideration to their quality of life and the quality of life of those who are responsible for their futures…the first step lies in all of us… We hope to see you on January 22nd AND the 23rd!

Melissa Gates and Mitchell A. Greebel Hewlett-Woodmere Central Council Co-Presidents

Vent/Share/Rage/Persuade Got something on your mind? Share it with the community – send us a Letter to the Editor – it’s the perfect way to have your say on just about any topic. Try and keep it to a maximum of 500 words and email it to us at Letters@standardli.com, fax it to us at 516-374-4068 or via the post ofﬁce at 1024 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Please include your name, address and daytime phone number.

SOAPBOX

End the Money Culture By Joel Moskowitz

here are few things that grab my attention as much these days as the money culture, its direct link to power and influence and the fact that it will likely not change anytime soon. This week it was reported that Morgan Stanley earned about $22 million in an electricity price fixing scheme which cost New York consumers $160 million. Their punishment? a fine of $4.8 million, no acknowledgement of wrongdoing, no criminal charges. Union employees of the Port Authority have gotten approximately $600,000 worth of free tolls a year through company EZ Passes even for when they are off duty. Metropolitan Transit employees get free rides, sometimes for life while service is being cut and fares continue to rise. Much has been made about how President Obama will raise $1 billion for his reelection campaign, wait until you see how much Mitt Romney raises from Goldman Sachs alone. Speaking of Goldman, they are reportedly on the war path against Obama because the Dodd Frank bill is impeding their ability to scam clients. The impact of Super PACs has yet to be determined but I predict that the Republican nomination for president will be hard fought and lengthy even with Romney seemingly unstoppable. It is distressing and

scary. With the exception of Ron Paul and Obama circa 2008, most political contributions are gotten from the big boys, the little people’s shekels are welcome but carry no influence or access. To play in the political arena still means prostituting for cash, no exceptions. Since real cash can only come from big players it’s those guys who get the access and the influence. Thus the rules of the game will likely remain in place no matter who gets elected. So long as Goldman Sachs and the rich elite continue to blame the housing crisis on greedy homebuyers and Congress and not on bogus securities they created with the assent of the ratings agencies, we will never really find an equitable way out it. The far right’s mouthpiece, Rush Limbaugh still spews the lie that banks did not create the crisis, Congress did. And in one of the ultimate ironies, President Obama is running against the “do nothing” congress ala Harry S. Truman after spending the last three and half years trying to make nice with them. We face existential threats to our democracy and free market and we seemingly will only have a choice between bad and worse come November. For the poor and those in need of government assistance, a Republican victory means Captain Slash will take over the White House, for the middle class and small business owner, Obama’s reelec-

Joel Moskowitz is a businessman and writer who resides in Lawrence NY. His blog “The Ranting Heeb” can be accessed at http://therantingheeb.blogspot.com/ -Joel prides himself on being outspoken and welcomes all comments.

tion means a continued stagnation of the free market and limited growth. What is needed is nothing short of a revolution in how we gain and access power, what we will likely receive is more of the same. It has been proven that dissent is not tolerated too well in this democracy either; OWS was shut down by police in every major city, Tea Party protesters are forcibly taken out of town hall meetings. We can’t even scream loudly enough to get anyone to listen or to do anything about it. Our hope lies in the strong fundamental foundations of our democracy and the resilience of the American people. America has always been the center of innovation and beacon of light to other nations. The money culture has skewed that role of leadership the U.S. has played in the world and that needs to be repaired. American exceptionalism may sound like a slogan for right wingers but ask the immigrants who come here everyday what it means to them. Ask our World War II allies and even ask our defeated enemies whom we propped up and saved if America is exceptional; the answer has to be yes. The war in Iraq may be considered a mistake by many but ask the protesters in Tunisia, Lybia, Syria, Yemen and Egypt where they got their inspiration from. America’s best days are not behind it if we can ﬁnd a way to control the damage, reform our system and ﬁnd a way to revitalize our free market while caring for our unfortunate and hard hit. Not only do we need it to get us moving forward but the rest of the world needs it too – no exceptions.

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Oxymoron: “Religious” Dress By Rabbi Marshall Gisser

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he suit makes the man.” Society is impressed more with man’s appearance, than with his values, thoughts or actions. While Judaism includes laws of dress, they must be understood. Other than modesty, honor, cross-dressing, and dressing as idolaters (as they dress in their religious rites) God did not include a dress code as a Torah law.

Dress & Appearances Dressing for Sabbath and holidays is not to “make the man,” but to give honor to the day. In this fashion, man develops respect for God’s chosen days and focuses on God’s acts which we commemorate at those times. It’s all about God. In no manner is this dressing up to honor man. No one would suggest that by changing one’s external garments, that he has perfected his internal ideas and values. Prohibitions on cross-dressing eliminate lewdness; prohibitions of idolatrous dress break our identiﬁcation with idolatrous practice, and modest dress removes the focus from ourselves so we might focus on God. This is all reasonable. Thus, dress carries no inherent value. But within Jewish communities, this is not the case. Today, Jews categorize their own brothers and sisters into superﬁcial categories. “Does he wear a black jacket or hat?” “What type of yarmulke does he wear?” “Does she wear jeans skirts?” “Does he have a beard?” These questions are asked to determine the “hashkafa” or outlook of the person. But I ask, what type of “outlook” is related in any way to one’s garments?

This is truly superficial. In fact, it is the flaw of insecurity that propels individuals to associate with only those who appear like them. If however, one was firm in his or her Jewish values, such a person would care nothing about what others say. They would associate with upright Jews, regardless of their dress. They would disassociate with corrupt Jews, again regardless of their dress. Further, one violates a halacha d’oraisa (positive command) of “Viahavta l’ra-acha comocha” (Lev. 19:18) – “thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself” – when one passes these judgments or prevents a shidduch (a match) if one is a convert, divorced, black, not Sephardic or Ashkenaz, and the like. This is a despicable trait, which must be removed from one’s value system. As always, when one desires to follow what is in accord with the Torah, one must look into the sources, not to what people say, or what is popularly believed or performed. Jacob gave a gift of a coat of striped colors (Radak, Gen. 37:3) to his son Joseph. Joseph as well didn’t abstain from wearing that garment. Both Jacob and Joseph realized that wearing a colored

through their clothing as distinct individuals, but their ways are evil.” Radak states that one is evil when parading his righteousness through a dress code. In Samuel I, 1:16, God tells Samuel to go to Jesse, for “He (God) has seen a king for Himself among his sons.” Interestingly, God does not tell Samuel which son. Why? God desired that Samuel learn a lesson simultaneously with God’s selection of the new king. Upon Samuel’s arrival at the house of Jesse, Samuel admires Eliav. God tells Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his height, for he is despised, for it is not as man sees. Mans sees with his eyes, but God sees what’s in the heart.” God is teaching us not to pay attention to the superﬁcial information quickly assumed with the eyes. This is not the real person. The person, as God says, is what is in the heart.

garment is not a “religious” issue. Had Jacob known the tragic outcome of demonstrating his favoritism towards Joseph in this manner, perhaps he would not have expressed it. But this does not mean that Jacob felt that the garment per se was a problem; the reaction of the brothers was unforeseen. The priests as well are commanded to wear colored garments. We find in Exodus 12:35 the Jews following Moses’ command to ask the Egyptian’s for their garments. Rashi points out that the clothing was valued by the Jews more than the gold and silver vessels. It is clear: there is no law concerning wearing types of garments, even those of other nations (as long as the garments are not of religious practice). And we are not to add to the Torah by opposing these sources and wearing specific clothing as a “sign of religiosity.” In fact, clothing cannot affect our perfection. The conscious act of wearing “specific” clothing to distinguish one’s self, is a violation, and is not part of Torah. One who is truly righteous, is humble, and does not seek an audience or applause for his good deeds: “And humbly shall you walk before God (Micha 6:8).” God is his only concern, for only God determines truth and what is of value. His sense of reality is not human applause, but God’s word alone. Zephania 1:8 records certain Jews who were punished by God due to their wearing of “malbish nachri” (foreign or strange garments). In his final interpretation, Radak describes the sin of those Jews: “These men made themselves to look separate and righteous, and they wore strange garments, unlike the rest of their brethren, so that they should be recognized

Lineage Kings David and Solomon descended from Ruth the Moabite. Joshua married Rachav the harlot. Moses married Zippora – a woman whose father previously practiced every form of idolatry. Ruth partook of greatness, as she exempliﬁed modesty to such a high degree. God therefore selected her to be the mother of our greatest kings. God never rebuked Moses or Joshua for marrying people with such backgrounds. At the time of marriage, these individuals were living the correct philosophy. That is all God is concerned with. Imagine how much more peace there would be if we

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onsider the absurdity of the following statement: “I know an Orthodox Jew who works on Shabbat, eats pork regularly, never wears tefillin or prays or learns Torah, is unfaithful to his/her spouse, walks bareheaded in public, or eats on Yom Kippur.” One would rightfully ask, what is it that makes that person an Orthodox Jew? Yet, we occasionally read these days of “Orthodox” Jews who molest, steal, rob, murder, assault, spit and curse at women and little children, set fire to businesses they disfavor for one reason or another, eschew self-support, brawl, intimidate and terrorize other Jews, or are otherwise genuinely disagreeable people. So what is it that makes those people “Orthodox,” or, even holier in the public mind, “ultra-Orthodox”? The costume they wear. It is a mistake that is made not only by a hostile media but also by the Jewish public, including the religious Jewish public. To our detriment, we define people by their costumes – e.g., long black coats, white shirts, beards and sometimes peyot – and we ourselves create expectations of conduct based on the costume that is being worn, as if the costume necessarily penetrates to the core of the individual and can somehow mold his character and classify his spiritual state – as if the costume really means anything at all. If the events in Bet Shemesh or elsewhere in Israel rectify that mistake once and for all, some unanticipated good would have emerged from the contentiousness. This is more than simply stating that any “Orthodox” Jew who sins is by definition not an “Orthodox Jew.” In truth, that statement is flawed and illogical, because all people sin; the truly “Orthodox” Jew might be one of the few who still actually believe in sin – stumbling before the divine mandate – and still seek to eradicate it by perfecting himself and struggling with his nature. But the Torah Jew is defined by a core set of beliefs, principles and religious practices. One who subscribes to that core set is Orthodox notwithstanding any personal failings he has, failings which according to the Torah he must strive to reduce and diminish. No Jew – Rabbi or layman – is allowed to carve for himself exemptions from any mitzva. That is why deviations like the female rabbi, the dilution of the bans on homosexuality, the purported officiation by an “Orthodox” rabbi at a same-sex wedding, the relentless search for obscure leniencies in order to rationalize improper conduct, and other such anomalies drew

such swift and heated reactions from the mainstream Orthodox world. The violent and criminal excesses in Israel have drawn similar rebukes but the thought still lingers: why do we even expect decorous and appropriate conduct from people who are perceived as thugs even within their own community, and who have literally threatened with violence some who would criticize them publicly? Because of the costume they wear. Many of the brutes of Bet Shemesh have been widely identified as part of the sect known as Toldos Aharon (Reb Arele’s Chasidim). The thumbnail sketch by which they are known always includes the declaration that they “deny the legitimacy of the State of Israel,” which in today’s world should be – and largely is – identical to being a member of the Flat Earth Society. They are “devoted to the study of Torah,” reputedly. Really? What is the nature of their Torah study? Are they Brisker thinkers, analytical and questioning, or are they more akin to another Chasidic sect, whose rebbe famously discouraged learning Torah b’iyun (in depth) because he claimed such distances the student from Divine service? (That rebbi preferred a superficial and speedy reading of the words of the Gemara as the ideal form of Talmud Torah. And it shows.) But what most identifies Toldos Aharon is…their costume. This, from Wikipedia: “In Jerusalem, married men wear white and grey “Zebra” coats during the week and golden bekishes/ Caftan (coats) on Shabbos. Toldos Aharon and Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok are the only groups where boys aged 13 and older (bar mitzvah) wear the golden coat and a shtreimel, as married men do; however, married men can be differentiated by their white socks, while the unmarried boys wear black socks. In other Hasidic groups, only married men wear a shtreimel. All boys and men wear a traditional Jerusalemite white yarmulke. Unmarried boys wear a regular black coat with attached belt on weekdays, unlike the married men, who wear the “Zebra” style coat.” Does any of this sartorial splendor have the slightest connection to Torah, to Orthodoxy, to living a complete Jewish life, to true divine service? Memo to real world: there is no such concept as authentic Jewish dress. The Gemara (Shabbat 113a) states that Rav Yochanan would call his clothing “the things that honor me” (mechabduti) – but the Gemara does not see fit to even describe his clothing in the slightest fashion. Jewish dress is dignified and distinguished, clean and neat. We are especially obligated to wear special and beautiful cloth-

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HOUSE & HOME • FASHION & FEATURES

What Makes Each Supermarket “Super?” A Guide to Local Supermarkets

By Scott P. Moore Additional reporting by Susan Varghese & Jonathan Walter

ut down the scissors – there are no coupons to be had here! When it comes to shopping for food, the most basic of essential needs, sometimes finding a good deal is almost as important as finding a supermarket with a character all its own. Luckily for The Five Towns, there are a wide range of different food markets to get your family’s shopping done and find unique items, mini shops and even free samples all for your convenience.

Brach’s Brach’s is one of the largest kosher supermarkets in the area by square footage and it shows. The shelves are stocked from top to bottom with name brands

tion. Seasons parking lot is normally a 25 cent charge for a half hour, but the supermarket keeps an employee outside to pay for their customers’ parking. Don’t feel like going at all? Seasons also offers “no stop shopping” and delivery service. Seasons is located at 330 Central Avenue in Lawrence. (516) 295-3300. Seasons is open Sunday through Friday at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, 10:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. www.seasonsny.com.

markets for both quality and its easyto-reach location in the heart of Cedarhurst. Gourmet Glatt is like a mini mall meets a supermaket with all of the individual areas inside, including Zomick’s Bakery, Chap-A-Nosh delicatessen, Simply Sushi, Schwartz’s Appetizing, Ossie’s Fish Market and Debbie’s Flowers. Similarly large to Brach’s, Gourmet Glatt offers a wide range of kosher products and great deals – you name it, they have it, running the gamut from every type of herring to nchicken schnitzel to prepared dinner entrees. Gourmet Glatt also features online and on-the-phone ordering and at-home delivery of groceries so those who do not have ve the time or ability to shop can still get their favorite products. Gourmet Glatt is located at 137 Spruce Street in Cedarrhurst, next to the Long Is--

Stops & Shop

Hewlett’s Foo Foodtown has four machines allowing customers to grind their own peanut butter.

Photo by Scott P. Moore. sonian Insitution as being America’s so ﬁrrst modern supermarket chain. The location in Hewlett has some interesting ca features, including separate areas for fe Kosher meats and cheeses, and a “MelKo on Bar” that has many gourmet melon aand fruit products. They also have an eeasily accessible nutritional rating system called Nu Val, which grades every te item in the store based upon it’s nutriit tional value on a scale from 1-100. Like ti all a King Kullens, every 20 minutes or so they spray their produce with water, while the tune “Singing In The Rain” w

Looking for a new beer? Foodtown has you covered with nearly a hundred different kinds. Photo by Scott P. Moore.

Stop and Shop in Inwood provides all of your basic supermarket need and more. The store is much larger than the majority of the supermarkets in the area and it is reﬂected in their large selection. Some features include a natural food section that has everything from chips and cereal to tea. There is also a large Kosher selection by the produce aisle that is sure to meet your needs. For the varying tastes of The Five Town’s residents there is a international section that has Mexican, Jamaican, Polish, Chinese and Thai dishes and snacks, among other international foods. In the center of the store is a large health and hygiene section that would rival the selection of any pharmacy in the area. They also have an full in-store ﬂorist and a Green Mountain Coffee station. Stop & Shop is located at 603 Burnside

Trader Joe’s in Hewlett features organic foods and a hometown feel storewide.

Photo by Scott P. Moore.

and kosher brands including Unger’s and Wissotzky Teas. While most small children are not the biggest fans of going food shopping with their parents, they will dream of going to Brach’s own in-store candy shop ﬁlled with hundreds of candies, chocolates and other Gourmet Glatt in Cedarhurst is always stocked with fresh fruits and produce.

Photo by Scott P. Moore. Avenue in Inwood. (516) 239-6617. Stop & Shop is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. www.stopandshop.com.

Trader Joe’s The only gourmet completely organic store in the area, Trader Joe’s has unique products and quirky decorations and, not to mention, a free cup of

King Kullen is said to be America’s first supermarket by the Smithsonian Institution.

Photo courtesy of etoner.com/placesnomore. sweets to keep the smiles on their faces. Brach’s also features a large deli counter, in-store butcher and many prepared kosher meals to pop in the oven after a long day of work. Brach’s is located at 11 Lawrence Lane in Lawrence. (516) 239-1030. Brach’s is open Sunday through Friday at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. Sundays, 9:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesdays, 10:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, 12:00 a.m. on Thursdays and 2:45 p.m. on Fridays.

Brach’s in Lawrence is one of The Five Towns’ largest kosher supermarkets.

Photo by Scott P. Moore. land Rail Road station. (516) 569-2662. Gourmet Glatt is open Sunday through Friday at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 10:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, 11:00 p.m. on Thursdays and until two hours before Shabbos on Fridays. www. gourmetglatt.com. Gourmet Glatt features a wide variety of vegetables, always kept fresh and crisp.

Photo by Susan Varghese.

Key Food Foodtown Although Foodtown appears to be like every other supermarket, the one thing that separates them from the rest of the pack is their custom peanut butter. With four glass machines, customers can make their own almond butter, peanut butter and organic peanut butter on the spot. Foodtown also has a wall of beer, including individual bottles of the popular Abita Purple Haze, Cisco Brewers Nantucket Grey Lady Ale, and Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale, among numerous others. Foodtown is located at 1368 Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett. (516) 569-6839. They’re open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. www. foodtown.com

Gourmet Glatt Gourmet Glatt is one of The Five Towns’ most well-known kosher super-

Just steps away from the Woodmere train tracks; Key Food is one of the only local supermarkets to offer a wide selection of micro beers. From British and Belgian ales and stouts, to American micros, to hard cider, there’s an option for every taste bud. They also carry organic fruits and select fresh kosher food, including fresh chickens and kosher beef – along with freshly made kosher sushi. “We have a full line of Kosher, an isle full of it,” Kenny Taveras, one of the store managers said. They brought in the various beers recently and have had a good response. “We wanted to cater to everyone with the beer. People like it so far,” Taveras added. “ [People also like] the cleanliness and that we’re organized.” Key Foods is located at 1030 Railroad Avenue in Woodmere. (516) 374-9886. They’re open Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 7:00 a.m., until 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from

plays over a speaker system. King Kullen is located at 1765 Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett. (516) 569-1176. The store is opened seven days a week, Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. www.kingkullen.com. Apples of every variety can be found at Inwood’s Stop & Shop.

Photo by Jonathan Walter. 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. www.keyfood. com.

King Kullen King Kullen in Hewlett has a lot to offer with an extensive collection of products, including items from their own line of goods, at discounts over brand name competitors. Founded in 1930, King Kullen is recognized by the Smith-

Seasons Formerly called Supersol, Seasons is akin to Gourmet Glatt in that it has a prime location in the middle of Lawrence’s main thoroughfare, Central Avenue. The kosher supermarket is smaller in comparison to the other two major kosher outlets, but its diversity of items and low prices keep the store in competition. The small market also allows for quick shopping, especially for those with a small amount of time to get what they need for the week. Seasons also has another advantage over its nearby competitors – free parking in a prime loca-

coffee while you shop. Amidst the environmentally friendly products and packaged goods that are labeled under the Trader Joe’s brand, there are also fun signs like “Cedarhurst Produce” by the greens and “Inwood Dairy” by the milk. They have a tasting station in the corner, which lets customers taste their sample of the day. Trader Joe’s also features freshly baked artisan breads and sweet pastries daily and coconut milk and keﬁr, similar to yogurt, in the dairy section. For quick lunch on the go, they have exotic foods like curried white chicken and a Mediterranean Falafel kit. They also have a vast beer selection including beer (but not limited to) Magic Hat, Southern Tier 2x IPA, Hitachino and Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale. Trader Joe’s is located at 1280 West Broadway in Hewlett. (516) 569-7151. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. www. traderjoes.com

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9 Soloff Boulevard, Inwood A split-style home with nine rooms, three bedrooms, oneand-a-half bathrooms and a rear deck. A lot size of 6,600 square feet. Year built: 1956. The home sold on December 30th for $410,000.

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Oxymoron: “Religious” Dress CONTINUED FROM P. A8 studied the Torah and kept to the teachings without distortion or projection, instead of operating out of false, destructive notions. We would have more ahava (love) towards one another. Remember why God destroyed Noah’s generation and sustained the generation of the dispersion. As Rashi stated, “great is love, and hated is argument.” We must stop fab-

ricating false categories about our own brothers and sisters. Instead of looking for reasons to degrade a Jew, look for reasons to love someone and appreciate their real worth. Certainly, we must all abandon false notions regarding dress. God knows the perfect system for man, and included in the Torah only those commands which, if followed ex-

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actly, will yield the only perfect life. Any addition or subtraction is a defect in the system. Did the Creator of the heavens and Earth, who designed every aspect of the human personality, miss a point? Did He forget to include something in the Torah? Of course this is absurd. As there is no command to wear speciﬁc garments, it must be a destructive practice, as Radak teaches. A person is what’s inside, not what’s outside.

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a den and dining room with French doors, a new driveway and a deck. Contact: Jan Kalman Realty, Jan Kalman at (516) 569-5651

ON THE MARKET 1340 Paine Road, Hewlett Harbor

ing for $699,000 with annual taxes of $8,500. Details: A colonial-style home, built in 1925, with sweeping golf and water views. The house features a living room with fireplace, formal dining room, new eat-in-kitchen, finished basement, hardwood floors and beautiful landscape. Contact: Lori & Associates LI Realty, Lori Schlesinger at (516) 7918300

330 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere Stats: A lot size of 6,120 square feet. The home has eight rooms, four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The property is selling for $699,000 with annual taxes of $15,695.75. Details: A split-style home, built in 1959, with a new cherry wood and granite eat-in-kitchen. The house features a ﬁnished basement,

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Spacious 5 BR, 2 BA Colonial, Full Finished Bsmt, Low Taxes...$399K

Wonderful 4 BR, 3 Full Bath Split, Lr W/Vaulted Ceiling, Den, Full Bsmt, Lush O/S Ppty...$549K

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Beautiful 3 Bedroom Colonial, Lovely O/S Ppty, Updtd Eik, Den, Cac...$499K

68 Meadow Drive, Woodsburgh Stats: A lot size of 5,999 square feet. The home has seven rooms, four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The property is sell-

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CAFÉ CHABAD – MARC SKY Join Chabad of the Five Towns as they host mentalist Marc Sky. Sky has been entertaining people with his unusual powers worldwide and has been featured on television, in newspapers and in magazines across the globe. He specializes in workshops, lectures, ESP programs for parties and hypnotizing people to help them overcome personal problems. A $25 entry fee includes Chinese buffet (with sushi chef). The event begins at 8:00 p.m. at Chabad of the Five Towns, 74 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst. Please RSVP by calling (516) 295-2478.

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OPEN HOUSE FOR STUDIO C SQUARE DANCE AND WELLNESS AT LIFE CLUBS Studio C Square Dance and Wellness of Great Neck will be hosting an open house event at Life Fitness Club in Lawrence. There will be performances by The Alpha Project Dance Company and Junior Ensemble of Studio C Square, a recess program and a Parkinson’s dance program. The open house runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to this free event. Life Clubs is located at 235 Mill Street in Lawrence. ROBOTICS SCRIMMAGE – LONG ISLAND ROBORALLY Hewlett High School’s First Tech Challenge Robotics Team #3540, Roboboogie, is holding the only Long Island First Tech Challenge scrimmage on Sunday. This event not only allows other teams across Long Island and New York State to come work on their robots and seek advice, but it also allows members of the community to participate in the excitement experienced in robotics and engineering. Registration is on a first-

come-first-serve basis. Contact Matthew Schildknecht at mschildknecht@hewlett-wodmere.net. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at George W. Hewlett High School.

Wednesday, January 18 LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT Join Lawrence High School’s music departments in the annual Winter Concert. This free concert event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road in Cedarhurst.

Thursday, January 19 TAXPAYER FORUM SERIES Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin will be hosting a taxpayer forum series at local libraries this winter. On Saturday, Clavin will be at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, discussing important issues such as tax exemptions, tax discounts, property tax payment dates and convenient tax payment options. The forum begins at 1:00 p.m. at the HewlettWoodmere Public Library, located at 1125 Broadway in Hewlett. Please call the Office of the Receiver of Taxes at (516) 538-1500 for more information. ANTHONY J. SANTINO AND DON CLAVIN TAX FORUM Join Hempstead Senior Town Councilman Anthony J. Santino and Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin as they bring the Town Hall to the Five Towns during this community meeting and Tax Forum. Valuable information about tax reduction programs in which the town participates in will be available. The forum starts at 7:30 p.m. at Hewlett Bay Fire District Fire House, which is located at 25 Franklin Avenue, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, in Hewlett.

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“The defense department is trying to ﬁnd out who leaked information to ﬁlmmakers making a movie about the killing of Osama bin Laden. Even worse, the name of the movie is ‘Harold and Kumar Kill Osama.’”

–Conan O’Brien “The British government has urged its citizens to abstain from alcohol at least two days a week. Or to make it easier to remember, whenever they brush their teeth.”

–Conan O’Brien “The national debt has reached $15 trillion — the size of the entire U.S. economy. Yeah, I don’t wanna say President Obama is out of solutions for the debt, but today he tried handing it off to Tim Tebow.”

–Jimmy Fallon “Speaking of Tim Tebow, his game-winning pass was apparently more popular on Twitter than the death of Osama bin Laden. Yeah, even bin Laden was like, ‘It was a pretty sick pass.’”

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cide which middle-aged white guy looked best in a pair of pleated Dockers.”

–Jimmy Kimmel “The New Hampshire primary is a tough one for the candidates who don’t do well because this is the night when many of them realize, ‘I served all those people pancakes for nothing.’”

–Jimmy Kimmel “I make my choice for president based on how well each candidate would handle an alien invasion.”

–Jimmy Kimmel “Newt Gingrich thinks he’s the man for the job. He got an important endorsement from Sarah Palin’s husband, Todd. He has the all-important ‘snowmobilers who wear sunglasses indoors’ demographic.” “You know the difference between Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry, and Tim Tebow? When God tells Tim Tebow to run, he wins.”

–Jimmy Fallon

–Jay Leno “In Saturday night’s Republican debate, Jon Huntsman spoke Chinese. Why Chinese? If you want to reach the American people, you’ve got to speak Spanish.”

“Fidel Castro declared that a robot would do a better job as president than Barack Obama. After hearing this, Mitt Romney thanked Castro for his endorsement.”

–Conan O’Brien “Mitt Romney said that he liked to ﬁre people. Well, there’s a pretty good message to send to Middle America.”

–Jay Leno “While campaigning yesterday, Jon Huntsman said he was ‘ready to rock and roll.’ Not to be outdone, Mitt Romney said he was ready to ‘easy listen.’”

–Jimmy Fallon “During the debates I drank a shot every time I heard the word ‘contraception.’ I was more wasted than a contribution to Jon Huntsman.”

–Stephen Colbert

“When Rick Perry heard that, he said, ‘Well that’s nothing. I like to execute people.’”

“Ron Paul says that he has a big youth following. You can tell by looking at the guy he’s a regular Justin Bieber.”

–David Letterman

“In New Hampshire, the Republican primary election took place. New Hampshire voters gathered to de-

At Loehmann’s, a paisley print jacket by M Missoni adds a fun flair to a little black dress or can be paired with slimming dress pants. Originally retailed at $800, the regular price at Loehmann’s is $399.99, but is now on sale for $233.99. It’s made in Italy and is dry clean only. For men, a nylon jacket with a removable down vest by Tahari will take even the least fashion forward guy from frumpy to edgy. The black jacket will pair nicely with casual and dressy looks. It’s also dry clean only with a polyester down fill. Originally retailed at $695, the regular Loehmann price is $249.99, but it is now on sale for $148.39

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–Jimmy Kimmel

“A group calling itself the Courage Campaign is trying to win support for a millionaire tax by running an ad showing Kim Kardashian. They want the Kardashians to pay more. This is part of the plan to raise taxes on the dumbest 1 percent.”

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New on TV Saturday, January 14 The 2012 Miss America Pageant: ABC 9:00 p.m. The 91st annual Miss America Pageant will be held this Saturday and broadcast live from the Theatre for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Miss America 2011, Teresa Scanlan from Nebraska, will crown her successor at the end of this event. Chris Harrison and Brooke Burke will host the pageant where contestants from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico compete for the title of Miss America 2012.

Sunday, January 15 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards: NBC 8:00 p.m. Comedic actor Ricky Gervais (creator and star of “The Ofﬁce”) returns for the third time as host of the 69th Annual Golden Globe

Awards. The live awards show will be seen in more than 160 countries worldwide and it is one of the few awards ceremonies that include both television and film achievements. The black-and-white silent film “The Artist” (starring Jean Dujardin) leads contenders with six nominations. Other nominations include Brad Pitt’s sports tale, “Moneyball;” Steven Spielberg’s World War I epic “War Horse;” TV miniseries “Downton Abbey” and “Mildred Pierce;” The drama “Boardwalk Empire” and the comedy “Modern Family.” Napoleon Dynamite: FOX 8:30 p.m. The original cast of the hit movie is back in an all-new animated series, with Amy Poehler as a guest star. After learning that his new acne cream makes him resistant to pain, Napoleon (Jon Heder) picks a fight with a bully at school. The coach then invites Napoleon to join a local underground fight club. Meanwhile Kip (Aaron Ruell) begins dating

The cast of Napoleon Dynamite in the new, animated Napoleon Dynamite television series Misty (Amy Poehler), a new girl he met online. Tune in to watch the animated antics of this crazy bunch unfold every Sunday.

Monday, January 16 Betty White’s Off Their Rockers: NBC 9:30 p.m. This new hidden-camera comedy series takes senior stereotypes and blows them out of the water with a

cast of sassy women in their 70s. America’s favorite comedy sweetheart sends a fearless band of senior citizens to the streets to pull shockingly hilarious pranks on the younger generation. White, a seven-time Emmy Award winner, will star and executive produce the series.

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CLASSIFIED Help Wanted Administrator: for residential setting. Strong leadership qualities, organizational skills, supervisory experience, experience working with the developmentally delayed preferred. Competitive salary, benefits. E-mail resume: F.Kopel@humancareservices.org Aid/Companion: with 15 years of experience is available to care for the sick or elderly. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-775-6171 Companion/Eldercare: Mature, responsible, caring, intelligent lady seeks job as companion/eldercare. Nights or weekends. Tons of experience. Valid Driver’s License. Please call me @3473987666. General Studies Teacher: 5 Towns Area Boys’ Yeshiva seeking middle school teacher for ‘11-’12 school year. M-TH from 2:00-4:30. Please send your resume to teachersearch11@gmail.com Physical Therapy Assistant: (PT/FT) for a Physical therapy office in Five Towns. If interested please call 516-650-5756 Secretary/Bookkeeper: Everyday P/T. Must know Quickbooks & Quickbooks Payroll. You should be friendly and organized. Salary neg. Office in Hewlett. Fax resume to 516-812-7607

Real Estate for Sale Atlantic Beach: Spacious 3BR, 3 Bath Splanch, Large Den, Lovely Property...$599K PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Bayswater/Far Rockaway: One of a kind Colonial on huge park like property (64 x 187), 6 Bedrooms, 3 Fireplaces, Lr, Fdr, Eik, 9.5’ ceilings thruout plus a Full Basement. Asking $534,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Cedar Bay Park-totally renovated mint condition 4 BR split level. Main floor bedroom and bath. New windows, new roof, marble baths, finished basement. Great yard. Must see. Walk to all. Ask $599k. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516569-4980 Cedarhurst: Tremendous Potential For Large Family And/Or Someone Who Wants To Swim Year-Round. $499,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Cedarhurst: Condo 1 bed, 1 bath, 1st fl $149K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Cedarhurst: Charming 3 bdrm col ,attic ,basement, lg rooms $410K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-2390306 Cedarhurst: Expanded cape with main level den 3 bdrms $349K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-2390306 East Rockaway: 2 Flr Rental. Both Flrs Have 2 BR, Kitchen, Bath, Full Size Laundry Machines. Zoned For Business/Office Or Residential. Very Motivated. $299,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 East Rockaway: Diamond Condition Colonial W/Extended 1st And 2nd Flr. This Home Was Completely Renovated Within The Last 10 Years. $835,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 East Rockaway: SD.20 Ours Alone! Stunning renov 3BR,2Bth Exp Cape. Lg prop.Fab EIK, Fin Bsmt. $649K JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 East Rockaway: Lg split 5 br’s, Waterviews $629K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Far Rockaway: Spacious 3 bdrm home + den attic, basement $400’s MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516239-0306 Garden City/Hempstead: NEW LOW LOW PRICE! OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 01/14 12-2PM. 28 Garden Pl, Hempstead. Great Location. Center Hall Colonial Situated On 1/2 Acre Park Like Prop. Features Family Rm W/Fpl Overlooking Bluestone Patio And Ig Pool,Banquet Size Dr, Granite Eik W/Pantry And Brkfst Area, All New Bths, King Size Master Bedroom, Entertainer’s Fin Bsmt W/Wet Bar....More!!!! $479,990 Call Katrina Kamer, PRUDENTIAL 917-548-7106 Hewlett: Desirable Condo Bldg w/doorman & Elevator. Extra lg 2BR,2Bth,Huge EIK, Terr..UG parking included. Beautifully maintained.$439K JANKALMAN. COM 516-569-5651 Hewlett: vic (Gibson SD.14) Mint updtd Ranch. 3BR.2Bth, Den. Close to schools, shoppg, transp.$349,999 JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 Hewlett: Spac 5BR, 3Bth Split on Beautifully Landscaped Property, Great Flow for Entertaining,SD#14 $699K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett: Drastically Reduced! Must Sell!Traditional CH Col on Oversized Prop, 6 BR,4.5 Bth, All Spac Rms, Room For Expansion, SD#14 $649K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett: REDUCED!! Immaculate 4BR, 3.5Bth CH Col on Lovely Property, Fin Bsmt,.Great Opportunity in SD#14 $499K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett: 2 BR, 2 Bth Co-op in Hewlett Townhouse. 24 Hr Drman, Valet Pkg, Near All $390K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett: 2 BR,1 Updtd Bth Co-op Apt, Ind Pkg, Stor,Terrace, Near All $139 PRUDENTIAL 516-2384299 Hewlett: Move In Condition. Quiet Location. Walk To Train. $499,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Large 2 BR. 2 Bath apartment with E.I.K, Attic and private terrace. $127,500 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett: New magnificent kit w/SS app & granite. Updated baths in this extremely lg apartment. Separate room w/ washer, dryer Must see $289,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Col Lg. 5brms $939K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Hewlett: Townhouse, 3 Floors, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Lr, Dr, Eik w/granite countertops, Den, Laundry room, private backyard, 1 car garage $399,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Hewlett: Hewlett Town House Co-Op 3 br’s, 3 bths, 2 enc terraces, drman, pool $499K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Hewlett Bay Park: Prime Location. Spacious Multilevel Home. 5BR, 4.5 bth. Two Master Suites. Beautiful Property.$1.1M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Bay Park: Updated Raised Ranch.6 BR, 5.5 bth. 1 1/4 Acre Park-Like Setting. IGP. Enclosed Patio & BBQArea. $1.695M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett/East Rockaway: Spac 5BR, 2.5Bth CH Col, Huge EIK/Great Rm/Fpl, Fin Bsmt, CAC, SD#20 $699K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett/East Rockaway: 4 BR,3.5 Bth Colonial on Oversized Property in SD#20(Waverly Pk) $649K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett/East Rockaway: Immaculate 4BR, 2.5Bth Col, Cul de Sac. Fin Bsmt, 2 Car Gar, SD#20 $649K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett Harbor: Private Hideaway on Over 2 Acres! 5 Br,6.5 Bth Colonial, 200’ of Bulkhead & Dock,IG Pool, Tennis Ct $3,450M PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett Harbor: What A Steal! 5 BR, 3.5 Bth Split w/ Golf Course View, Full Bsmt,SD#14 $899K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett Harbor: Fabulous location in Heart of Hewlett Harbor, 6BR, 3.5Bth Exp Ranch, Listening to All Offers All Offers $949K PRUDENTIAL 516-2384299 Hewlett Harbor: PRICE REDUCED!! Grand 5 BR, 4.5 Bth Split ,Over 1/2 Acre Prop, 4500 Sq Ft with Full Bsmt, Poss M/D/Permits, Endless Possibilities $950K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett Harbor: BOATERS DREAM HOME! Diamond Waterfront Contemporary, 6 BR, 5.5 Bth, Open Floor Plan, SD#14 $2,495M PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett Harbor: Balin Expanded Ranch On Beautiful Corner Property. Plenty Of Room For A Pool. 6 BR, 3 Full Baths, Great Open Layout, Cac, Wood Flrs, In Desirable Waverly/Lynbrook School District. $799,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: 4 br’s, btful prop $1,050M MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Hewlett Harbor: Spacious 5br home w/a Brand New Granite Kitchen Incl. New Appliances And Gorgeous Bar In Den. Incl. A Heated Pool W/Lovely Patio. New Roof, CAC, Alarm And Updated Windows $925,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: This dream house is surrounded by Water! Beautiful 4br, 3.5ba w/ wonderful entertaining flow. Prime location $2.5M MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Hewlett Neck: FIRST TIME ON Market! Great Opportunity! 5 BR,3 Bth Exp Ranch w/ Full Bsmt on 3/4 Acres. Needs TLC $799K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett Neck: Move Right Into This Mint 6BR, 4.5Bth Country Style Dutch Colonial, Full Fin Bsmt, Near All, SD#14 $1,550M PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Hewlett Neck: Near Harold Rd. Half acre lot for sale. Build your dream home. Walk to Irving Pl Minyan. Ask $700’s. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Hewlett Neck: Quality new construction. Walk to Irving Pl Minyan. Over 5K sq ft quality new construc-

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tion on 1 acre lot- Call for plans and specifications. Ask $2.4m. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516569-4980 Hewlett Neck: Lovely 4 BR expanded ranch on gorgeous property. Approx. 3/4 acre. regulation size tennis court surrounded by 10’Fence. New roof, plus room for a lg pool! $995,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Hewlett Neck: 100 Ft Of Deep Water Front Property. Dockage. Sunny Southern Exposure For 250 Sq Ft Brick Outdoor Dining Patio. Quiet & Private W/Secluded Views. Spa Area On Os Deck. Gamins Greenhouse Eik. Tile And Oak Flooring. White Cedar Shingles 5 In To Weather. $1,349,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Neck: Spectacular Young Brick 7Br English Manor Home, Custom Built. Boasting Magnificent Architectural Details. FLR, FDR, Library, Den, Office, 10.55 Baths, Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre Room, Luxurious Master Suite W/Changing Room And Balcony Overlooking 1.59 Acres Of Beautiful Property Incl. Tennis Court, IG pool and full size basketball court. Separate Guest Quarters. $4,400,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Neck: Expanded Ranch. O/s Property. 5 BR, 4 bth. Marble Baths. Spacious Property With Beautiful 20X40 IGP. $1.1M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Neck: All New Under Constr. CH Colonial. Planned 4 BR 3.5 Bth. Owner Will Customize To Suit. $1.699M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Neck: Charming Col, lge prop, 5 br $1.1M MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Hewlett Park: Spac Apt w/lg entry & fabulous bonus rm. private terrace. $225,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Inwood: Unique 2BR Cape In “Country Club” Area, Den + Full Basement...$265K PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Inwood: Legal Four Family House. 2-2 Br, 2-1Br Apts. Large Property With 60 X 98 Vacant Lot. Good For An Investor. $650K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Inwood: 4 br move in condition,$368K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Inwood: Free standing mixed use bldg, 2 stores 2 apts, parking lot $599K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Lawrence: 4 BR, 3 Bth Split in Estates Area on Over 1/2 Acre w/ IG Pool $1,100,000, Rent $5000 PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Lawrence: (back) True Center Hall on 1/2 Acre property w/inground Pool. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Lr,Fdr, Den/fireplace. Asking $1,250,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Lawrence: THE PLAZA: Spacious Jr 4. Prestigious Building. 24 Hr Doorman, Indoor Parking & Pool. Renovated Lobby, Elev, Laundry Room & Storage On Same Floor. Freshly Painted, Refinished Flrs, 3 WICs, Double Terrace Overlooking Central Courtyard. Quiet Location. $359,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Lawrence: THE PLAZA: 2br 2ba in Prestigious building w/24hr doorman, security, indoor parking & pool. Elevator, laundry room & storage on the same floor, Many closets $449,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Lawrence: Lovely Sunny 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo, Handicap Accessible Shower, Washer/Dryer, 24hr Doorman, Elevator Building…$349K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: 7 br Col,2 story living rm, 3/4 acre $1.9M MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Lawrence: 2br Co-Op updated EIK, 2 bths $199K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Lawrence: Co-op, Elevator building, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Lr/ Dr, New Kit, Hardwood floors. $149,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Long Beach: 2 BR, 2 Bth Renovated Oceanfront Coop w/ Terrace Overlooking Pool, New Gym, 24 Hr Security $399K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 North Woodmere: 4 Br,3 Bth Hi Ranch w/ Waterview, Sunny EIK, Spac Rms, CAC, Low Taxes $499K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 North Woodmere: Spac Split, 4BR One Level, 2.5Bth, EIK, Cath Ceiling LR, FDR, Den, Fin Bsmt,CAC, 2 Car Gar, SD#15 $629K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 North Woodmere: Condo- Home That Is Hassle Free! 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhouse, Finished Basement, CAC, Parking…$345K PUGATCH REALTY 516-2953000 North Woodmere: Split, Water View, 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Central Air, S.D.14, Brick walled, Den/fplce, Park like backyard setting on water, 2 car garage, IG sprinklers, full bsmnt, taxes approx.11,800/yr. Oversized 60’x120’ lot. By appt., Bank/mtge prequal ltr req’d. $569K NO BRKRS. 516-857-4733 North Woodmere: Move Right In! 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath Split, Den, Fin Bsmt, Low Taxes...$599K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 North Woodmere: Completely Renovated Split . 4 BR, 3 bth. Granite Floors, Top Of The Line Custom Cabinetry And Applncs.$725K VI PROPERTIES 516791-1313 North Woodmere: Stunning all Renov Ranch w/ open free flow interior. Vaulted ceils. 3BRs, 2Bths. Fab EIK opens to Den. h/w & ceramic flrs. Must be seen! $427K JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 North Woodmere: Ours Alone! Beautiful Contemp 4BR Split Level.Open free flow interior. Main flr Den. New deck, IGP.Must be seen! $699K JANKALMAN. COM 516-569-5651 North Woodmere: Lg Split main fl den updated $630K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Rockville Centre: First Time On The Market Mint Colonial In Sd #21. 4 Br, 3 bth. $849K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Woodmere/Hewlett Neck: 1 acre lot for sale. Walk to all. Call for details. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere/Hewlett Neck: New construction-over 4000sq ft on approx 100 x 200 lot. Classic 6 BRs/ 4 bath center hall colonial w/2 story entry hall. Huge EIK, lr/fpl, FDR, large den. Full height basement. Walk to ‘Irving Pl Minyan’. Ask $1.550k Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: Ours Alone! New to Mkt! Elegant Tudor. 4BRs on one level. 3Bths. Anderson wndws, Timberline roof. h/w flrs.Close to all.$499K JANKALMAN. COM 516-569-5651 Woodmere: Over 4000 Sq Ft Trad CH Colonial, 5 BR, 4.5 Bth on Acre,Fin Bsmt,Near All, SD#14 $1,399M PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Woodmere: NEW TO MARKET!! Builders Home Completely Renovated 2 Yrs. 5 BR, 3 Bath Colonial on over 1/2 Acre w/ IG Htd Pool.Open Floor Plan.SD#14 $1,250,000 PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Woodmere: PROPERTY LOVERS DELIGHT! 5 BR,3.5 Bth Colonial in Old Woodmere. Large EIK/Great Rm, Open Flow, Fin Bsmt, 2 Car Gar $875K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Woodmere: Cedar Glen Condo, 3 BR, 2.55 Bth,LR/ Fpl,FDR,Patio off EIK,LR/Fpl,FDR,Fin Bsmt,Gar, SD#14 $529K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Woodmere: Builder Opportunity!! 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Split w/ Exp Main Flr Den $475K PRUDENTIAL 516-2384299 Woodmere: NEW!! Totally Renovated 4/5 BR, 3.5 Bth Dutch Colonial in Old Woodmere. Country EIK,FDR,LR/Fpl,2 Dens, Mstr Suite w/ Marble Bth, Crown Moldings, HW Flrs. CAC, Fin Bsmt $829K PRUDENTIAL 516-238-4299 Woodmere: Academy area. Walk to aishe. Charming colonial on approx 100 x 100 lot. Room to expand. Present all offers. $699k Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: 6 bedroom new construction located on Longacre Ave between Peninsula Blvd and West Broadway. Still time to customize. Call for appt to see the plans. Ask $1mil plus. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: Totally renovated colonial on oversized property. Magnificent EIK and family room. Walk to Irving Pl Minyan (ipm) . Present all offers. Ask $600’s. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: CEDAR GLEN, Fabulous Open 4 BR, 3.5 Bath Townhouse Feat. LR With Fireplace & Vaulted Ceiling, Granite EIK W/Deck, Main Floor Master BR Ste, 2 Large BRs, 1 Full Bath Upstairs. 750 Sq Ft Finished Bsmnt, Gym/Storage, BR + Full Bath, 1 Family Attached...$639K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Sale or Rent! Impressive C/H Col on fab 1/2ac. 6BR,3.5Bth.Fab grnds w/htd Salt Water IGP and magnif backlit waterfall. $1.95M Rent $8,000 JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 Woodmere: Spacious 4BR,2.5Bth Raised Ranch. All good sized rooms. Den, Deck.Mid $4s JANKALMAN. COM 516-569-5651 Woodmere: Found A New Home. Available Asap! Walk In Thru The Lg Entry To The Beautiful Spacious

Living Space W/Fabulous Wood Flrs And Stunning Stone Fireplace. The Flow Is Flawless! A Must See! $375,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Lovely Split In Immaculate Condition.3 BR. 2 Bath. Lr,Dr,Eik. Lower-Level Den,2 Car Garage. Brick Walkway, Porch And Brick Patio.Walk To All. Room To Expand. $499,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Woodmere: Beautiful Home With Amazing Master Suite; Open With Plenty Of Closets And Built In’s. Two Dens, Wet Bar, Eik, 5 BRs Total! So Spacious W/A Full Bsmnt. Must See This Lovely Home. $950,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Georgion Brick Ch Colonial. 7 BRs, 5.5 Baths. Gorgeous views. A must see. $1,785,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Co-op. Sunny, Spacious, Elegant. Beautifully Renovated 2 BR, 1 bth Apartment With High Ceilings.$159K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Woodmere: Co-op, Across from the Woodmere LIRR, Elevator building, 1 Bedroom, 1 New Bath, Lr/ Dr, New Kit. $135,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)7918300 Woodmere: Ranch 4 br’s $450K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Woodmere: Lg tudor 5 br Col 1.150M MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110

Real Estate for Rent Cedarhurst: Across from the Cedarhurst park, Garden apartments, w/live in Super and indoor garage spot included in rent. Huge units. 1Bedrooms $1700/ month, and 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath w/ separate Dinning room, and Eik $2200/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Townhouses with C/A and Heat, washer/dryer in all units. (ALL NEW) 2 Bedroom/2 bath $2075/month, and 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath (ALL NEW) $2295/month. NO FEE. Landlord is paying the commission. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Beautiful, clean and will be painted to your liking. 3br, 2ba, FFB, Gardner included. Great location! $3200/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Far Rockaway: 2 family (1st floor aparment) 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Lr,Dr, Kosher Kit, playroom $1850/ month LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Far Rockaway: Doorman/Elevator building, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Lr/Dr, Eik, Laundry facility, parking available $1495/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Hewlett: Luxury All New Renovated 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Doorman, Parking, Terrace $2900/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Hewlett: GIBSON SD.14. Renovated Townhouse Rental. 3BR, 2Bth, FDR, LR/fpl, fin bsmt, deck $2500 JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 Inwood: Fabulous 2 BR apt in walk up building. $1500/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Inwood: Amazing 5 br, new construction for rent. $2500/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Lawrence: Sponser owner unit in Garden apartment complex. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, New Kosher Kitchen, Terrace $1800/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Lawrence: 3 BR’S in 2 Family home $1,899K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Lawrence: Spacious 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Carriage House, “Back Lawrence”, Living Room With Vaulted Ceiling, Eat-In-Kitchen...$2900/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: Fabulous 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Duplex Townhouse, All Updated, Indoor 2 Car Garage… $2400/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: NO FEE! Luxury Building, 24HR Doorman, Pool, Indoor Parking, 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath…$1795/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: NO FEE! Totally Renovated Apartments, 1-2 Bedrooms, Close To All…Starting At $1500/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 North Woodmere: 1st fl of a 2 family home. Front private entrance to a Lg 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, New Kitchen, Lr, Dr, Full size washer/Dryer, 2 AC units. ALL UTILITIES INC. $1450/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 North Woodmere: House Rental 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Lr, Dr, Eik, Den, Large Backyard $2695/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Woodmere: In a house. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Lr, Electric cooktop ( No real Kit) $1075/ month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Woodmere: 4 br, 2 bth Ranch No Fee $3,200 MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Woodmere: Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Split In The Heart Of Woodmere, Move Right In...$3200/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000

Commercial Real Estate for Rent/Sale Cedarhurst: Office 1st fl high exposure, approx 550 sq ft, near train $1,500per mo MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Cedarhurst: Medical office on Grove, accross from the post office. Was a Dental office. Beautiful waiting room, Reception area, 3 Operatories, Private Office, 2 Bathrooms, Good traffic area. $1995/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Stores For Rent or Sale. Offices For Rent. U want them, I have them. Call ! Call ! Call ! Randy Green 516 295-3000 Cedarhurst: For Rent $1250/mo. 3 rm Prof’l suite w/Bathroom, Waiting area, Reception desk. Randy Green 516 295-3000 East Rockaway: Price office building for lease 2500sf 20 car parking lot call for info. PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 East Rockaway: 7400sf warehouse plus office $895K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Five Towns And Lynbrook: Professional/Medical space available for sale or lease call for more details. Lori Lewis 516-295-3000 Hewlett/Woodmere: Medical/Dental Spaces For Sale or Rent. We have all areas, all sizes. Call Randy Green @ Pugatch 516 295-3000 Lawrence: “THE PLAZA” - Commercial - For Lease. NO FEE!!! Professional Space Available In 24 Hour Doorman Building, 685 Sq Ft. Terrace, Pool, CAC, Includes Indoor Parking Space...$1595 - Contact Andy Kropp At Pugatch Realty Corp. 516-295-3000 Lawrence: Rockaway Tpke store 1000sf 43000.00 per mo. Opposite Costco. PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Lawrence: Central Ave 1400sf store plus basement $3800.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: Medical office on the corner of Rockaway Tpke 1200 sf $2600.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Long Beach: Professional/Medical suites available with good Parking, call for more details. Lori Lewis 516-295-3000 Valley Stream: Mixed Use Building For Sale $450K. 5200 SF @ traffic light. Completely renovated. Ample parking. Call Randy 516 295-3000 pugatch.com Valley Stream: 4500sf warehouse for lease with O’H’ Door $5200.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-2953000 Valley Stream: 800sf Office for lease $1200.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Valley Stream: Former Central Hardware building for Sale, price slashed $625K PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Valley Stream: 200 No. Central Ave $295K WON’T LAST PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Office suites for rent, all utilities included, copy center, conference rooms, free wifi, reception, 24/7 access, fully furnished, central 5Towns location, near LIRR, restaurants, call 516-374-6080 x 19 Woodmere: Medical Space For Rent $1250/mo.Incl util. One exam room, share consult room, secty, waiting area. Pugatch.com Randy Green 516 295-3000 Woodmere: Bldg For Sale or Rent - MOTIVATED SELLER. 5500 sf can be divided Info: Randy Green 516 295-3000 Woodmere: Walk-up office $800 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Corner building for sale $995K 5000sf PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Prof’l office on Street Level in Renovated Bldg. Hi Traffic/Vis location in Business District. Plenty of Parking. $3,200. Call Steve. 516-330-7799. Broker.

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Here Come The Primaries CONTINUED FROM P. A6 The fact that in this day and age, Social Security is on the table at all simply bafﬂes me. The fact that any American in this country has to worry about how to pay for medical care drives me nuts. And that medical decisions are made by Insurance companies in opposition to doctors’ advice is so over the top as to be unbelievable. But our political leaders are willing to play

Russian Roulette with our protections. And why? It is so expensive to run for office these days, even for a local office, that politicians are beholden to those who contribute the most. And those who contribute the most, spread it around so they get the most influence with whomever is in power. John McCain got it right when he tried to pass election reform. The courts stopped the legislation, but we

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10 Ways our Prez has Bammed Israel CONTINUED FROM P. A6 rael that even Arab leaders never made? President Obama insisted on a total Israeli settlement freeze early in his term. In the last week of May 2009, Secretary Clinton declared that the President “wants to see a stop to settlements -- not some settlements, not outposts, not natural growth exceptions.” This effectively imposed a new pre-condition to further peace talks that no Arab leader had imposed, stopping the talks in their tracks. They still have not resumed. 6. Does a supporter of Israel ignore a most fundamental rea-

son that true peace is so elusive? This is the steadfast Arab refusal to recognize Israel’s Jewish character. No peace deal can be made without this essential building block; yet the President seems to pay scant attention to it. 7. Does a supporter of Israel make deals with terrorists? It was widely reported last week that President Obama had struck a deal with the Taliban, to release Taliban prisoners held at Gitmo in exchange for the Taliban’s opening up a “peace ofﬁce” in Qatar. 8. Does a friend of Israel ignore the reality of Hamas, representing a majority of Palestinians? Does a friend of Israel

Party Rockers in the Car Tonight CONTINUED FROM P. A6 filled our car. Getting the skis and poles was such an event that once everyone was outfitted and set, I was exhausted. There was no need to go down the mountain – it was enough excitement for one day. Of course, I had already changed into my own requisite ski gear in anticipation of the activity. And no matter how you slice it: there is nothing flattering about a pair of ski pants. Even if you are daily gym goer or think that air is a food group, you simply cannot look good in those pants. Dressed in layer after layer, I took one last glance in the mirror, wondering if I looked just as awful as I thought. Luckily for me, my teenage daughter was nearby as I looked things over before going outside. “Does my butt look big in these pants?” I asked her. “Yup,” she said, without a moment’s hesitation and in total break of the female bond. Staring at her straight in the face, I said, “For real?” but even faster than her first answer came her second. Summing it up all into

one word, she looked at me and said, “HUGE.” Despite that reality check, the trip went on as planned. Back at the gas station, I surveyed my car before placing the quarters in the industrial vacuum provided. I noticed immediately that there was much more than the typical potato chips and pretzel rods stuck in the carpet I have become accustomed to ﬁnding. To be expected, numerous food groups could be found in various parts of the car. It also seemed someone had confused a rear console with a sheet of paper because now there was crayon artwork to accompany the mess. Little did I know, however, that would not be the only surprise I received as I cleaned the vehicle. My husband’s new down jacket (which was part of the previously mentioned mad sporting goods stockpiling) had somehow ripped while he was skiing. It is unclear how it happened, but ultimately it’s irrelevant. We shoved the jacket, along with other random items, in the back of the vehicle right before pulling out and had not thought

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much of it – until the moment I went to clean up the car. Upon inspection of the back seat, it looked like a flock of geese had flown straight through my truck, only to get into a fist-fight on their way out. Without exaggeration, amidst the remnants of food and snacks, there were feathers everywhere. Whether in the floor rugs, the cup holders or between the seats, it seemed the Aflac duck and all of his friends had partied in my backseat and, like any good party, there was nothing left but the evidence. Days later, I am still finding feathers in various unknown places. This morning’s hiding spot ? The defogger. Feathers shot up out of the vent and on to the dashboard, scaring the living daylights out of me. But it does not matter. Regardless of m&m’s in the carpet, feathers in my hair or sprinkles embedded in the stitching, the one important thing that remains after any family trip are the memories. That being said, if the anxiety dreams that I’m being attacked by birds would stop, I’d appreciate it.

a way to turn the tables on her ruthless adversaries. Underworld Awakening: Rated R. The Underworld franchise continues with this fourth film, starring Kate Beckinsale as the vampire warrioress Selene. Selene, who had been imprisoned by government officials in the last Underworld movie, escapes to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampires and Lycans (werewolves). An all-out war ensues to study and then eradicate both immortal races. Red Tails: Rated PG-13. The thrilling true story of the Tuskegee Airmen comes ot the big screen in this epic war adventure produced by George Lucas. In the fire and chaos of World War II, the U.S. military recruited a fearless group of African American fighter pilots to help reclaim the skies over Europe. The Tuskegee Airmen, who had been discriminated against both as citizens and soldiers, take flight in planes with distinctive red tails and fight to defeat the tyranny of the Axis powers. As a result of their bravery, the pilots prove that all men are truly created equal. 3

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ith a few quick strums on their guitars, Toby Tobias and Emmett Daniels transform a seemingly ordinary Woodmere home into a musical playground. Tobias sings his original song “Don’t Criticize Me,” momentarily closing his eyes, adrift in melody. Daniels strokes a few power chords, barely looking up, transﬁxed on his Sunburst designed Aslin Dale guitar. Tobias and Daniels are the owners and teachers at Tune Tutors in Woodmere. Practically life-long musicians, the calling for music came early on for both of them. Tobias, a Woodmere resident, was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. His ﬁrst taste of music was in his early teens. “ When I was about 14 years old, I went to a classical music concert…from that point on, I got hooked,” TobiEmmett Daniels playing his Aslin Dale guitar.

as said. “I started to take classic guitar lessons.” He noted some of his biggest musical inﬂuences to be Bob Dylan, Jackson Brown and Frank Zappa. But, he added, “Most clearly and strongly, African rhythms and melodies are really what move me.” Daniels was born and raised in Manhattan and currently lives in Valley Stream. “When I was seven years old, my dad gave me guitar lessons and he yelled at me,” Daniels recalls laughing. “I put it down for three years and took it up again. Music was always in the house. WPLJ was on the radio… My mom got me into Manhattan School of Music at a young age, Cooper Union Art School, and the Collegiate School for Boys. She would ﬁnd a scholarship or promake up one and pro pose it to them and they accept it. That’s the type of parent she was.” The pair met through Micky Mo’s, a lounge that was for-

merly in Woodmere, but has now moved to Lynbrook. “We were in on it when he [owner of Micky Mo’s] was ﬁrst was on the scene. I remember seeing it when it was just dirt, like a cave,” Daniels said. “He transformed it. Toby used to stop in and come in during the open mic [nights]. I taught his son guitar for a few years before he went to college and that’s how we linked up.” They play together in The Toby Tobias Ensemble, a group of musicians that perform a mélange of jazz, folk and rock, among others. The group consists of Tobias (acoustic guitar and vocals), Daniels (electric guitar), Steve Blatt (bass) and Stephen Finkelstein (drums and vocals). “That’s what you hear in The Toby Tobias Eningresemble… you hear all these ingre dients,” Daniels said.

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The Toby Tobias Ensemble performing at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. “That’s what makes me want to be a part of it. I was never into b any [one] style [of music]… Being an in this band allows me to take part in different styles.” p “I love performing,” Tobias said unﬂinching. “It’s like a drug sa for me. I love being in front of fo people. It’s a journey. You develp op a persona on stage, but you’re o always making it better… That’s al where the rubber hits the road.” w Daniels added, smiling, “It’s a mixed bag. I’m very self critical on stage. I love performing and I know that usually the audience is not going to be

Toby Tobias singing his original song, “Don’t Criticize Me.”

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as hard on me as myself. That’s what helps me let myself off the hook.” It was after a rehearsal for the ensemble that the pair thought to start Tune Tutors. “We were sitting down in the rehearsal space one night, and I said to Daniel, ‘hey listen, I got this space here, we have the same concept, lets put something together in the neighborhood.’ We’re focused on having students come to perform, not just in their room. We want to produce performers who will go out and perform for people…pass their gift along,” Tobias explained. “We’d like to help nurture future performers,” Dan-

iels said. “There’s been a steady decrease of local musical institutions here. Gibson Music closed, Music Gallery in Hewlett closed, which I used to work for…In The Five Towns, where are the places of music instruction? We wanted

Photo courtesy of Toby Tobias to ﬁll in the gap.” Daniels added, “I’d love to have a handful of students who are really serious about what they do and see me as a mentor…I can show you how to play a D-chord and all that stuff…but when you want to give up, I’m the person I want students to call…I’m an artist who’s been there and can tell them to stick in there, or if they want to put playing down for three months, it’s okay -- I did that, too.” For those that are unsure of trying their hand at guitar, “No fear,” Tobias said. “You shouldn’t be fearful of anything if you’re capable and determined to do it.” Daniels added, “…Just go for it and get a good teacher, that can make it or break it.” The Toby Tobias Ensemble recently performed at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. They have a performance on January 28 at R.S. Jones in Merrick at 7:30 p.m. They also have one at Micky Mo’s in Lynbrook at 9:00 p.m. Find more information at www.tobytoby.com/ttte. For those interested in Tune Tutors guitar lessons, visit thetunetutors.com. (516) 850-4815. See a video interview at Standardli.com.

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ing throughout Shabbat (Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 262:23). But beyond the tzitzit and the kippa for men, and modesty for all, there is no such thing as Jewish dress, the prevalence of contrary popular opinion notwithstanding. We are never told what Moshe, Ezra, Rabbi Akiva or the Rambam wore, and we are informed that one reason the Jews merited redemption from Egyptian because “they did not change their garb” (i.e., they did not adopt Egyptian styles) – but we are never informed what kind of clothing they did wear. Why? Because it doesn’t matter one whit. A sect that obsesses so much on clothing that it distinguishes the married and the unmarried by the type of socks they wear, and insists that everyone wear the same two coats, is not practicing a form of Judaism, in that respect, that is either traditional or brings honor and glory to the Creator. It is a practice that is not designed to induce others to gush about what a “wise and understanding people” we are. They are rather fabricating artificial distinctions between Jews – likely in order to foster cohesion within their small group, ward off outsiders, and better exercise mind control over their adherents. It is no wonder that such a group is not responsive to any known Rabbinic authority – not even the Edah HaChareidis – nor is it any surprise that the sect’s deviations from Judaism can be so repugnant to all Jews and all civilized people. Surely there is more to prepare for in marriage than simply the acquisition of different color socks. One can search in vain the Torah, the Talmud, the Rambam, the Shulchan Aruch and the classic works of our modern era for any guidelines similar to what appears above. If these hooligans wore modern garb, we would not hesitate for a moment to denounce them, to agonize over how it is they left the derech, over the failings of their parenting and education, and probably over the high cost of tuition and the toll joblessness is taking on the Jewish family. That the reaction of many to this criminal behavior is less shrill is attributable to but one cause: the costume. For some odd reason, we expect more. We assume the costume mandates fidelity to halacha and engenders considerate and refined conduct. It doesn’t. It is unrelated. It is irrelevant to spirituality. It says nothing – nothing – about a person’s religiosity. I have dealt several times with conversion candidates who insisted on wearing Chasidic dress – who had beards, peyot, long black coats, white shirts, would never wear a tie, and wouldn’t even hold from the eruv – but they were still non-Jews. In the shuls where they davened while studying for conversion, members wondered why these frum-looking men never accepted kibbudim (honors). They didn’t, for one reason: they were not yet Jews. They just thought they were wearing the costume of Jews. All the lamenting and handwringing is partially warranted, and partially misplaced. Partially warranted because we have for too long tolerated discourteous, larcenous and vicious conduct among people who self-identify because of their “dress” as religious Jews – the consistent rudeness, the unseemly “bargaining” that occurs when a bill is due, and, as one extreme example, the recent arson at Manny’s. (Manny’s is a popular religious book store in Me’ah She’arim that carried a great variety of sefarim – including mine – that was targeted by similar

violent groups for carrying “disapproved books.” The store was set on fire a few months ago, and the owners largely caved to the pressure.) None of that is “Orthodox” behavior in the slightest. And it is partially misplaced because we play the game by their rules when we gauge people’s spiritual potential – or even spiritual level – based of the coat, hat, yarmulke, shoes, socks, shirt, pants or belt that they wear. It not only sounds insane, but it is insane, and it should be stopped. No one is more religious because he wears black or less religious because he wears blue or brown. We would never consider people who habitually violate Shabbat, Kashrut, etc. as Orthodox. We should never consider people who are routinely brutal and abusive, or have disdain – even hatred – for all other Jews outside their small sect – as Orthodox either. They embrace certain Mitzvot and dismiss others, as well as ignore fundamental Jewish values. Certainly – traditional disclaimer – these goons are but a miniscule, atypical, unrepresentative, extremist, outlier group unrelated to the greater Charedi community that is only now awakening to the dangers within. Nonetheless, even the greater community would beneﬁt if they too began to de-emphasize the “costume” as at all meaningful or indicative of anything substantive. The Sages state (see Tosafot, Shabbat 49a) that the custom to wear tefilin the entire day lapsed because of the “deceivers.” (One who wore tefillin all day was reputed to be trustworthy, until the thieves learned that trick and used their “tefillin” to swindle others.) Those who reduce Judaism to externals necessarily exaggerate the importance of the costume, and naturally provoke those common misperceptions that cause the Ultra-Distorters to be deemed “Ultra-Orthodox.” Would we make great progress in the maturation of the Jewish world if a blue suit occasionally appeared in the Charedi or Yeshivish wardrobe? Perhaps. But we would certainly undo the inferences that attach to certain types of dress that leave many Orthodox Jews wrongly embarrassed and ashamed of the behavior of “people like us.” They are not like us. We must love them as we would any wayward Jew, and rebuke them as we would any wayward Jew. Even wayward Jews wear costumes. Then we can promulgate the new fashion styles – the new uniform – of the Torah Jew, where beauty, righteousness and piety are determined by what is inside – not what is on the outside – by deeds and Torah commitment and not by appearances. May we never again hear someone say that “X looks frum.” No one can “look” frum; one can only “be” frum, which itself is not as admirable as being erliche. That lack of sophistication is atrocious, embarrassing, and corrosive to Jewish life and distorts the Torah beyond recognition. We know better than that, and we are better than that. In a free society, anyone can dress exactly like others or unlike others if he so chooses. But it says nothing about their values, only about their identiﬁcation with one group or another. We should stop trusting people simply because they don black coats, black hats, and wear beards – or, for that matter, kippot serugot. All are costumes. None convey any real truths about the real person. The true measure of every Jew – and every person – is always within.

Rabbi Steven Pruzansky is the spiritual leader of Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, a synagogue consisting of nearly 600 families located in Teaneck, New Jersey, and one of the most vibrant centers of Orthodox Jewish life today. He has served since August 1994. Previously, Rabbi Pruzansky was for nine years the spiritual leader of Congregation Etz Chaim in Kew Gardens Hills, New York. While in New York, he served a two-year term as President of the Vaad Harabonim (Rabbinical Board) of Queens.