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Magen David Adom Under Fire for Alleged Monopoly on Emergency Services in Israel Decision to Leave Judea and Samaria Ignites Controversy Finding itself in a maelstrom of a highly charged political controversy over its allegedly impenetrable monopoly of ambulance services in Israel and the recent debacle over its intention to cease providing services to residents in Judea and Samaria, the Magen David Adom (MDA) is on the oﬀensive in the midst of growing criticism of its operations. By Fern Sidman

n early December, it was reported that MDA had planned to implement a 2005 agreement they made when joining the International Federation of the Red Cross in which they would stop funding and operating ambulances in the West Bank. The agreement also called for the MDA to remove the Star of David from their ﬂeet of Continued on page 16

Majority of Knesset Members Believe in Hashem A survey conducted by the Israeli daily newspaper Israel Hayom has revealed that a majority of Knesset members – 85 out of the total 120 – aﬃrm their belief in G-d. The group of “believers” includes members from political parties across the ideological spectrum, ranging from Shas and Likud on the right to Labor on the left. By JV Staff AN ISRAELI F-16 (PHOTO CREDIT: ISRAEL AIR FORCE WEBSITE)

Israel Accused of Bombing Sudanese Convoy Weapons Smugglers Attacked En Route to Gaza

nsurprisingly, ministers from religious parties were the quickest to respond to the poll question. These unabashed believers in a Supreme Being included Israel Eichler, Moshe Gafni and Yakov Litzman (United Torah Judaism); Daniel Hershkowitz and Uri Orbach (New National Religious Party); and Ariel Atias, Yitzhak Vaknin, Continued on page 6

Israel’s Air Force has carried out two attacks on weapons convoys in Sudan according to reports by local media. The reports claim that the shipments, containing Iranian weapons bound for Gaza, were hit by Israeli war planes earlier this month, leaving at least two dead and several wounded. Sudan has become a major pipeline for weapons traﬃckers supplying arms to Palestinian terrorists in Gaza. By Daniel Perez withdrew without being engaged by the

hile the Sudanese military has denied reports of Israeli intrusion, the Israelis have issued no response.

An armored MDA ambulance, for use in East Jerusalem

A report in the Sudanese newspaper Al-Rakoba further claimed that two Israeli Apache helicopters landed on an island oﬀ the Sudanese coast, which houses a radar installation. The report alleges that IDF personnel roamed the island freely, and that Israeli forces

Sudanese military. In response to the alleged Israeli incursion, Sudanese President Omar alBashir is said to have commented that he could not protect his own soldiers, and to have requested assistance from Egypt in detecting future trespasses by Israel. A Sudanese source cited by Israel’s YNet News indicated that that the Sudanese Armed Forces speciﬁcally asked their

In a recent survey, over 70% of Knesset members affirmed their belief in G-d. Some hedged their bets, and others sarcastically dismissed the question altogether. Said Kadima Party MK Ronnie Bar-On: “If Bibi is G-d, then no.”

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Report: Knesset to Recognize Armenian Genocide Will Israel join France and recognize the Armenian genocide? A Knesset committee discussion may end up doing so. By Elad Benari

srael is set to join France and recognize the 1915 Armenian genocide, according to a recent report on Israel’s Channel 10 News. The report made reference to a discussion which began on Monday in the Knesset’s Education Committee regarding an initiative presented by MKs Aryeh Eldad (National Union) and Zehava Gal-on (Meretz) to recognize the Armenian genocide. According to the report, the committee is expected to pass the initiative, though it is still unclear what the exact wording will be

and whether the term "genocide" or "disaster" will be used. The Armenian Genocide is also called the Armenian Massacres. Armenians call it the Great Crime. It was the planned and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire around the time of World War I through massacres and forced marches. Between 1 and 1.5 million Armenians died during this period, but Turkey refuses to use the word "genocide" for the tragedy perpetrated on the Armenian minority. Channel 10 noted that the Prime Minister’s Oﬃce is concerned that such a decision might worsen the already tense relations

between Israel and Turkey. The report said that Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin will be attending Monday’s discussion due to the sensitivity of the issue. National Security Advisor Major Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror reportedly spoke to Rivlin on Sunday and sought clariﬁcations on how the discussion will be shaped. Amidror also reportedly asked Rivlin to ensure the discussion does not end up causing provocations. The deterioration in the relationship between Turkey and Israel began when Turkey demanded that Israel apologize for the deaths of nine Turkish nationals onboard the Mavi Marmara in May of 2010. The Turkish citizens were killed when Israeli soldiers who boarded the Gaza-bound ship were forced to open ﬁre after being attacked by

Police Preparing for Trouble in Beit Shemesh Rally Police are ready for more trouble in Beit Shemesh, as thousands are set to gather for a major anti-hareidi rally. By David Lev

undreds of police were gathering in Beit Shemesh Tuesday in preparation for a major rally against the recent incidents of protests against women in several hareidi religious neighborhoods of

the city. Police intend to keep the protesters and their targets – hareidi residents whom the protesters accuse of attacking and harassing women – far away from each other, and are prepared to intervene if necessary to keep the peace, a police spokesperson said. A spokesperson for the protesters, who are being organized by a wide range of secu-

lar and religious organizations, said that in addition to protesting the recent incidents at the Orot girls’ school in the Givat Sharret section of the city, in which students were harassed as they went to and from school – they would also try to get to neighborhoods in Ramat Beit Shemesh where signs requiring separation between men and women on streets and in places of businesses have been posted. In an interview, Beit Shemesh Mayor Moshe Aboutbul said that he expected to

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the activists on board with clubs and knives. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu refused to apologize for the incident, and Turkey responded by downgrading its diplomatic ties with Israel. Last week, Israel ordered the cancelation of a sale of advanced intelligence equipment to Turkey, worrying that the technology might get into the wrong hands - Iran. The Armenian issue has been a sensitive one for the Turkish government for many years. Last week, France ratified a bill in parliament, according to which denying the 1915 Armenian genocide would be punishable by a jail sentence of up to one year and a 45,000 euro fine. The bill has yet to receive final approval in the senate. A furious Turkey responded to the French bill by canceling all political, economic and military meetings between representatives of Turkey and France. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan also forbade French aircraft from landing in Turkey and said French ships were no longer welcome in Turkey’s ports. ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS

speak at the rally; however, no oﬃcial invitation has been given to him yet. Aboutbul said that if he was not invited, it would be a clear sign that the protest was being held not out of concern for women, but for political purposes. Aboutbul blamed the media for much of the unrest in the city, saying that the media was blowing a few small incidents out of proportion and tainting all of the city’s residents with the negative reputation that only a small minority really deserve. He added that a hareidi man who was seen on a Channel 2 TV report as spitting at a small girl and then justifying it to the cameras was an “idiot” and that he was now in “communal herem,” meaning that no one in his community was talking to him and that he was not to be included in a minyan (prayer quorum) ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS

Mass Protests in Syria as Monitors Arrive

Syrian security forces ﬁred tear gas to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who rallied in the city of Homs Tuesday, as Arab League observers visited the city to monitor government pledges to withdraw troops, release political prisoners and halt violence.

he London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said about 70,000 anti-government protesters chanting calls to execute President Bashar al-Assad marched toward the city center when security forces confronted them. The Observatory conﬁrmed amateur video showing troops also ﬁred live ammunition on demonstrators in Homs. It said six people were killed in the city Tuesday, among 15 protest-related deaths nationwide. A contingent from the 12 Arab League observers visiting Homs met with the regional governor and then with opposition

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seeing key areas because of government sniper fire. Rights groups have questioned whether monitors can work independently and if the relatively small number of observers will render the mission ineffective. Initially 500 monitors were to have entered Syria, but now only 150 are likely to be allowed into the country. Fifty observers and 10 other Arab League officials arrived in the capital, Damascus, on Monday. The Arab League says the monitors also will visit several other Syrian cities, including Idlib, Hama and Daraa. The French foreign ministry says the observers have arrived at a time when Syria’s unrest has “never been as tragic” as it is now in Homs. The city has become the center of the nine-month uprising against Mr. Assad.

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Iran Threatening to Block Oil From Strait of Hormuz Iran issued a threat on Tuesday to prevent the ﬂow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz if other nations impose sanctions on its crude exports due to its nuclear ambitions. By JV Staff

T Netanyahu Makes ‘World’s Smartest’ List Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is among the world’s smartest people, according to a report on Business Insider. By Viva Sarah Press

ooking back at the year 2011, the popular business news website chose to sum up the year with a listing called “The 19 Smartest People The World Has Ever Seen” - and put Netanyahu in seventh place. The list includes chess grandmasters, kid

geniuses and mathematicians. The top three smartest people, according to Business Insider, are business magnate and co-founder of Microsoft Paul Allen, physicist Stephen W. Hawking and chess grandmaster Robert Byrne. Netanyahu, the website said, has an IQ of 180.

he threat comes three weeks after the European Union announced it would strengthen sanctions against Iran – and discussed plans to possibly embargo the country’s oil exports – in response to a United Nations report claiming Tehran was apparently attempting to design an atomic bomb and may be continuing research in that regard. Iran insists it is developing nuclear power only for peaceful purposes. “If they (the west) impose sanctions on Iran’s oil exports, then even one drop of oil cannot flow from the strait of Hormuz,” said Mohammad Reza Rahimi, Iran’s first vice president, according to the official Iranian news agency. Iran has expanded its nuclear activities in spite of four sets of UN sanctions over the past six years. The ministers of the European Union – whose member countries import 450,000 barrels of Iranian oil daily – have said that they would decide in January whether to impose further sanctions. While many diplomats and observers feel that sanctions against Iran’s economically fundamental oil sector have a good

chance of deterring the country from its nuclear efforts, Russia and China – who both engage in extensive trade with Iran – have blocked such measures at the UN. China has cautioned against “emotionally charged actions” that could heighten tensions with Iran, while Russia has expressed concern about “cranking up a spiral of tension.” Approximately one-third of all seaborne oil was shipped through the Strait of Hormuz in 2009. United States warships regularly patrol the area to guarantee the oil’s safe passage. Some analysts feel Iran would be loath to seal off the strait, given that it also exports oil through the area and thus would suffer economically along with the other countries. “If the sanctions take place, the price of oil in Europe would increase,” said an anonymous industry source, “and Saudi and other Gulf countries would start selling there to fill the gap and also benefit from the higher price.” Brent crude oil futures shot up nearly a dollar to more than $109 a barrel following the latest Iranian threat, but a delegate from Gulf Opec opined that the effect may well be temporary.“For now, any move in the oil price is short-term, as I don’t see Iran actually going ahead with the threat,” the delegate said.

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Israel Appeals to EU Leaders to Support Peace Process Palestinians Reject Return to Peace Talks The European Union member states that sit on the United Nations Security Council must support the resumption of direct peace talks, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said in a statement published last Thursday, Dec. 22.

he release followed criticism of Israel’s West Bank housing policy by the United Kingdom, France, Portugal and Germany on Tuesday.

Israel has long maintained that the issue can and will be addressed during direct negotiations with the Palestinians. However, Palestinian negotiators walked away from

peace talks more than a year ago and are refusing to return, despite pleas from the Middle East peace Quartet. The Quartet – Russia, the United States, U.N. and European Union – has repeatedly urged both sides to talk face to face. It is an approach welcomed in Israel as outlined by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his speech to the U.N. General Assembly in September: “The day I came into office, I called for direct negotiations

without preconditions. President Abbas didn’t respond. I outlined a vision of peace of two states for two peoples. He still didn’t respond. I removed hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints, to ease freedom of movement in the Palestinian areas; this facilitated a fantastic growth in the Palestinian economy. But again - no response. I took the unprecedented step of freezing new buildings in the settlements for 10 months. No prime minister did that before, ever.”

Mayor’s Proposal to Give Up Jerusalem Neighborhoods Creates Right-Wing Furor Right-wing members of the Knesset have expressed outrage at a statement by Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat calling for Israel to give up the Palestinian neighborhoods in Jerusalem that are beyond the separation barrier. By Boruch Shubert

n a speech at a National Defense College alumni gathering, Barkat proposed a plan to place sections of the city that lie on the Palestinian Authority side of the barrier under the PA’s jurisdiction, given that the municipality has found it difﬁcult to provide services to those areas due to the tentative security situation there. This was the ﬁrst time that the mayor has publicly called for any division of Jerusalem. “We must relinquish areas of the municipality that are located outside of the fence,” Barkat said in his speech last week. “I recommend keeping the fence the way it is, and relinquishing parts of the

municipality that are on the other side of the fence and annexing the areas conﬁned on the Israeli side of the fence that are not under the responsibility of the municipality.” In response, MK Ze’ev Elkin of the Likud said that Barkat was essentially hurting the completeness and unity of Jerusalem “The areas Barkat wants to subtract from the city’s territory are part of sovereign Israeli land and are protected by the Jerusalem Basic Law as well as by the referendum law passed in the Knesset,” Elkin said. He further noted that the exclusion of Palestinian areas from Jerusalem proper have only increased the Palestinian population within the city and speciﬁcally destabilized the security situation in Pisgat

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estinian Authority side of the security barrier, in ﬁve major neighborhoods. Separately, 20,000 Palestinians reside on small pockets of land on the Israeli side of the barrier, under Israeli security and PA civilian control. A source familiar with Barkat’s proposal said that the exchange of areas would give Jerusalem a minimal increase in territory and a loss of approximately 40,000 Arab residents. “This is a vision for a defensible and sovereign border,” the source claimed. “We are not dividing the city – we are changing parts of the border.” National Union MK Aryeh Eldad said that the mayor of Jerusalem would be committing an act of treason by extracting sovereign land from the Jewish state and giving it to another state. “Barkat is trying to set diplomatic changes in motion,” Eldad asserted, “instead of enforcing his authorities as mayor on all of Jerusalem’s part.”

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Rabbi Elyashiv Tells Hareidim: No to College, Army Programs

Majority of Knesset Members Believe in Hashem Continued from page 1

Eli Yishai and Chaim Amsellem (Shas). Amsellem expounded on his firm belief by citing a classic conversation between a great rabbi and his students, wherein – in response to the question “Where can the Creator of the World be found?” – the rabbi answered, “G-d can be found wherever He is allowed to enter.” Other MK’s who expressed a belief in G-d included Tzipi Hotovely, Yuli Edelstein, Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu (Likud); Uzi Landau, Orly Levi-Abekasis, Moshe Matalon and Lia Shemtov (Yisrael Beitenu); Shaul Mofaz, Doron Avital, Ronit Tirosh and Meir Sheetrit (Kadima); Michael Ben Ari and Arieh Eldad (National Union); and Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, Amir Peretz, Zeev Bielski and Avishay Braverman (Labor). Yuval Steinitz of Likud responded to the survey by saying, “I know that there is a G-d because there is logical and philosophical proof of it – it is not a question of faith at all.” Ayoub Kara, a Druse member of Likud, said that as he gets older and higher up in the government hierarchy, the more he feels a need to identify with a higher power. A number of Knesset members gave vague answers when asked if they believe in G-d. Ilan Gilon of Meretz stated, “I believe in the G-d within the human heart,” while Kadima’s Shai Hermesh said, “My G-d is within me, and my conscience is the compass that dictates my behavior and my ethics.” Several tried to avoid the question, finally giving evasive answers – Dalia Itzik of Kadima said, “I trust the G-d I believe in” and Fania Kirshenbaum of Yisrael Beitenu simply said, “I believe in a higher power.” The avowed non-believing members of Knesset included Zahava Gal-On (Meretz), Sofa Landver (Yisrael Beitenu), Ronnie Bar-On of Kadima – who snidely responded, “If Bibi is G-d, then no” – and Einat Wilf (Ha’atzmaut), who flatly stated, “I don’t believe in G-d – human beings created Him.”

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he venerable sage, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, considered the world leader of the Ashkenazic hareidi non-hassidic Yeshiva world (the “Lithuanian” yeshivas) said in a letter Tuesday that he was opposed to the recent phenomenon of hareidim integrating secular college level

studies with Torah education, and to institutions that encourage youths to enlist in the IDF or National Service (Sherut Leumi). He did not reject earning a livelihood in the business world or other occupations, but reiterated the longstanding opposition of the Israeli hareidi world to the combination of Torah Continued on page 39

Rabbi Yosef Elyashiv

Haniyeh Decries ‘Judaization’ of Jerusalem Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has called for Arab nations to back his movement in ﬁghting the ‘Judaization’ of Jerusalem. By Gavriel Queenann

amas’ Gaza chief Ismail Haniyeh called on Arab leaders to stop the ‘Judaization’ of Jerusalem on Tuesday. Haniyeh’s call for Arab leaders to pressure Israel into not asserting its sovereignty in its eternal and indivisible capital came from Cairo, where he kicked oﬀ his whirlwind tour of Egypt, Sudan, Qatar, Bahrain, Tunisia, and Turkey. A statement from Haniyeh’s oﬃce said Haniyeh discussed “key Palestinian issues” with the Arab League general secretary Nabil al-Arabi in their meet-

ing. Of particular importance to Haniyeh was the “ongoing Judaization of Jerusalem” and Israeli policies that he says “suppress Palestinian identity and culture” in the city. “Arab nations must educate their people about Jerusalem to evoke the importance of the city,” Haniyeh insisted. Haniyeh did not say whether that education should include archeological and historical evidence of the deep Jewish roots in Jerusalem dating back at least 3,000 years. “The revolutions are the proof that the future is ours as Palestinians - as well as the Islamic and Arab people’s - the

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh

occupation cannot escape from the legitimate Palestinian demand to have a state with Jerusalem as its capital.” Haniyeh's tour of Arab capitals marks the ﬁrst time he has departed Gaza since Hamas seized it from the PalContinued on page 39

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Israel Accused of Bombing Sudanese Convoy Continued from page 1

Egyptian counterparts to keep them apprised of whether their radars pick up an Israeli invasion of Sudanese airspace, or the presence of Israeli submarines in the Red Sea. That same source contended that the Sudanese military’s denial of the incident was an eﬀort to cover up their own incompetence, and their inability to track the movement of foreign military forces on their own soil. If the allegations prove true, the Israeli strikes would have occurred a few days before the visit of South Sudan President Sal-

va Kiir to Israel. That same day, IDF Chief of Staﬀ Gen. Benny Gantz reestablished the IDF’s Depth Corps, which is responsible for addressing long-range strategic threats to the Jewish state. South Sudan, which declared its independence in July of this year, seceded after decades of civil war, establishing itself as a safe haven for non-Muslim Sudanese. Since declaring its independence, South Sudan has forged full diplomatic relations with Israel. In recent negotiations with South Sudan, Israel has proposed to help build a “refugee city” in South Sudan, offering ﬁnancial assistance to assist in the

repatriation of Sudanese refugees from Israel. The convoy attacks earlier this month (or late November, according to one Sudanese newspaper) are the latest in a series of alleged Israeli strikes on Sudanese targets. Sudan’s foreign minister blamed Israel in April for the aerial bombing of a car in Port Sudan, which killed a top terrorist operative in the region who was allegedly involved in weapons smuggling. Israel was also accused of attacking a 20-truck convoy back in 2009, which was also thought to be involved in smuggling arms to Gaza.

President Salva Kiir (Left) shaking hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu in New York

Germany to Compensate Jews Who Fled Nazis in Soviet Union Germany, for the ﬁrst time, agrees to compensate thousands of Jews who ﬂed the Nazis in the Soviet Union, Claims Conference says. By Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu

ermany for the ﬁrst time has agreed to compensate thousands of Jews who ﬂed the Nazi army in the Soviet Union, the Claims Conference announced Sunday. One-time Hardship Fund payments as of

January 1 will be paid out to Jewish victims who ﬂed between June 22, 1941 and January 27, 1944 from areas of the Soviet Union that were generally up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the most easterly advance of the German army but were not later occupied by the Nazis. The Hardship Fun was established in 1980 after ﬁve years of Claims Conference

negotiation and provides a one-time payment of approximately $3,300 to certain Jewish victims of Nazism, including many from former Soviet bloc countries who emigrated to the West after 1969, which was the application deadline for the West German Indemniﬁcation Laws (BEG). Eligible victims will also include those who ﬂed from Leningrad after June 22, 1941 but before the siege of that city commenced in September 1941, the Claims Conference added.

This agreement will lead to payments to Jewish victims of Nazism from the former Soviet Union now living in Israel, the United States, Germany and other Western countries. These payments are not currently available to Nazi victims living in former Soviet bloc countries. “Germany understands the importance of acknowledging the suﬀering of Jews throughout Europe during the Shoah, who Continued on page 39

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ADL Director Rejects Invitation to Visit Pollard in Prison

The Jewish Voice

DECEMBER 30, 2011

U.S. ‘Disappointed’ Cuba Will Not Release American Prisoner

By JV Staff

Cuban President Raul Castro says he will free nearly 3,000 prisoners on humanitarian grounds, but not U.S. Jewish social worker Alan Gross.

braham Foxman, the National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, has decided not to join a group of Jewish leaders who have been invited by Jonathan Pollard to visit the Israeli spy in prison, where he has been held for over a quarter-century. Foxman stated that he is declining the invitation due to his concern that the visit could become a played-up “media event.” “I may have gone quietly and privately,” Foxman said, “but I am certainly not interested in media hype, which is to little avail. It may make some people feel good, but I don’t think it’s going to bring him closer to freedom. In fact, some of the public manifestations of this sort have been counterproductive.” Pollard, who was given a life sentence in 1987 after being convicted of spying for Israel while working for the United States government, had invited Foxman and six other Jewish leaders to visit him in his Butner, North Carolina prison cell. Foxman said that had been seriously considering the invitation, but decided not to follow up on it after becoming convinced that the visit was getting too much media attention. “I was invited as what I thought was a private invitation,” Foxman related. “It was explained that he’d like to thank us for our advocacy. But I don’t think telling the world we’re going will inﬂuence the president or vice president in terms of clemency.”

T ADL National Director Abe Foxman turned down the opportunity to visit Jewish prisoner Jonathan Pollard, for fear that the visit would become a “media event.”

Pollard’s invitation to the Jewish leaders – a group that includes Malcolm Hoenlein, executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and Rabbi Steve Gutow, president of the Jewish Council for Public Aﬀairs – was conveyed via a letter to Rabbi Pesach Lerner, executive vice president of the National Council of Young Israel. Pollard wrote to Rabbi Lerner that he wished to express his gratitude to them for advocating for his release from prison. In addition, Lerner told the leaders that “Jonathan would also welcome the opportunity to share with you information and ideas which can best be shared face to face.” Several of the invitees have agreed to join the meeting, the date of which remains to be determined.

he United States says it is “deeply disappointed” that American contractor Alan Gross is not among the nearly 3,000 prisoners in Cuba that President Raul Castro has promised to release. A State Department spokesman said on Saturday that the United States deplores the fact that Cuba did not include Gross in the humanitarian release, “especially in light of his deteriorating health.” Gross is serving a 15-year term in Cuba after he was convicted earlier this year of crimes against the communist state. He was arrested two years ago this month for bringing communications equipment into the country. The case has further strained relations between the United States and Cuba, which do not have formal diplomatic relations, only “interests sections” that are technically part of the Swiss embassies in each other’s capitals. President Castro announced the pardons on Friday in a speech to lawmakers. He said 86 foreigners from 25 countries would be among the 2,900 inmates slated for release. Earlier, Cuban media said the prisoners being freed would include some convicted of crimes against the security of the state, along with inmates who are more than 60 years old or are ill, women and young people who do not have long criminal records.

Cuban President Raul Castro

The reports said those convicted of serious crimes like drug traﬃcking, murder or espionage will not be released. The announcement comes two weeks after Pope Benedict said he planned to visit Cuba next year before the Easter holiday. VOA NEWS

DECEMBER 30, 2011

The Jewish Voice

Brooklyn Elected Officials Calling for NYU Science Center in Downtown Brooklyn By JV Staff

rooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and State Senator Daniel Squadron are urging the city to accept a proposal by New York University and Polytechnic Institute to establish a Center for Urban Science and Progress in an unused Metropolitan Transportation Authority building in downtown Brooklyn. Although Mayor Bloomberg has already selected Cornell University as the winner of his genius school competition – granting the college the right to build a major new applied sciences graduate school on Roosevelt Island, in conjunction with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology – he has stated that he is still negotiating with the other candidates and could announce another award in the next few weeks. “Putting the long-empty former MTA headquarters at 370 Jay Street to use would be a game-changer for downtown Brooklyn,” Markowitz and Squadron said in a released statement. “The Center for Urban Science and Progress – where scientists and engineers would work on problems affecting cities worldwide – would create a hub for science and technology that would be a major step forward in the continued resurgence of downtown Brooklyn.” NYU officials have said that they could build the center with $20 to $25 million of New York City’s money for infrastructure repairs and moving out the MTA’s old equipment. Senator Squadron commented that by accepting NYU-Polytechnic’s proposal, the city would be able to bring a “world-class” applied sciences institute to Brooklyn. “The city chose a worthy first winner in the Cornell-Technion proposal,” Squadron said. “But

Artist’s rendering of proposed Center for Urban Science and Progress in downtown Brooklyn.

the competition is not over, and NYU-Poly’s proposal for downtown Brooklyn would be a very worthy additional choice as New York City continues on its path of innovation.” Borough President Markowitz noted that the proposed research center would be part of Brooklyn’s “emerging new Silicon Valley,” and would join with existing and future projects to make the borough “a job-creating epicenter of learning, research and innovation.” Other Brooklyn oﬃcials have joined Markowitz and Squadron in the push for the new science research center. “Downtown Brooklyn is centrally located and close to the city’s centers of digital innovation and ﬁnance,” stated Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries. “The area’s proximity to the businesses that will bring us the jobs is key. Our rich human and intellectual resources, coupled with the excellence of NYU’s engineering school, make Brooklyn the logical place for an applied science center.”

UJA-Fed Takes Action Following Revelation of $2 Million Theft Scheme Agency Reassessing Security Measures In the aftermath of the breakup of a $2 million fraud ring that notably targeted wealthy donors to the UJA-Federation – and included the arrest of a UJA employee who allegedly enabled the fraud by stealing donors’ personal banking information – the Jewish philanthropic organization is reviewing the recommendations generated by a security consultant’s review of its donor transaction processing system, and plans to implement additional measures accordingly to further strengthen security. Nevertheless, the UJA believes that its current security measures are strong, and the agency questions whether the implementation of these new recommendations could have prevented the illegal actions of a trusted employee who had authorized access to conﬁdential ﬁnancial data. By Boruch Shubert The employee, Tracy Nelson, served for three years as an operations, production and reporting representative at UJA, and authorities have charged her with fourteen counts of felony identity theft, along with various charges of conspiracy and grand larceny. According to Manhattan District

Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr., Nelson and three other insiders collected the data, while other members of the 55-person ring functioned as buyers, middlemen and recruiters, check-makers and account veriﬁers. Vance said that – rather than actually depleting the resources of such high-end donors as billionaire Ira Rennert and National BasketContinued on page 38

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DECEMBER 30, 2011

WAR ON TERROR Biden's Taliban Claim Draws Rebuke Vice President Joe Biden’s claim that the “the Taliban per se is not our enemy” is drawing criticism and derision. IPT News, www.investigativeproject.org

ondon’s Telegraph ranks it as the fourth most foolish quote from the Obama administration in 2011. Pakistan’s The Nation notes that the White House has not tried to correct Biden’s reference, so “It is thus clear that Mr. Biden’s remarks represent Obama Administration policy.” Biden made the remarks during an interview with Leslie Gelb released Monday by Newsweek. The United States invaded Afghanistan and fought the Taliban because the terrorist group would not hand over Osama bin Laden after 9/11. With bin Laden dead and al-Qaida damaged, the American view on Afghanistan has changed, he said. It would be “good enough” to have an Afghanistan which no longer served as “a haven for people who do damage and have as a target the United States of America and their allies.” The Obama administration may not see

them as an enemy, but the Taliban “still are a threat to humanity, to any form of progress,” Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa writes in the Daily Beast. Nawa, author of Opium Nation: Child Brides, Drug Lords and One Woman’s Journey Through Afghanistan, describes life in Afghanistan before, during and after Taliban rule. Schools were closed when the Islamic extremists came to power. Women were beaten and forced to remain indoors and her relatives lived in constant fear of Taliban raids. They welcomed the American invasion and see signs are progress. All of that will be lost in any reconciliation that brings the Taliban back to power “In some provinces, life is better, especially for women,” Nawa writes. “Millions of girls are going to school for the ﬁrst time, women are in the government, back to teaching, running businesses, and have access to basic health care. Reports that violence against women has risen can be seen as a positive sign, because it means women

Israel Air Force Set to Begin Operating Giant UAV in War on Arab Terror The Israeli Air Force is set to begin operating its largest unmanned aircraft – known by experts as “the world’s most advanced UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)” – in a few months, following eight years in development. The Eitan UAV, which weighs ﬁve tons and is to be utilized in complex intelligence gathering missions, has reportedly been designed to reach Iran and the Sudan. By JV Staff

ith a length of 14 meters and 26-meter-long wings, the giant UAV is capable of flying nonstop for twenty hours at a maximum speed of 143 Knots. It can reach a maximum altitude of 41,000 feet. The new UAV is also unique in its potential to differentiate between terrorists and civilians in sensitive combat areas. “For the first time in military history,” noted Lieutenant-Colonel Ido Frumer, “Israel has a combatant who takes part in intercepting military targets with no direct threat to his life.” Frumer added that the Air Force has accordingly arranged to run an ethics workshop during the training course for the UAV.

“UAV operators are able to make life and death decisions away from the battleﬁeld,” commented Lieutenant Dudi, an IAF instructor, “and we have taught them how to make the right decisions under pressure. On the one hand, they will operate with Israel Defense Forces values, which emphasize persistence, and on the other hand we have stressed the importance of morality.”

After his recent gaffe, declaring before a room full of rabbis that convicted Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard would be shown clemency only “over my dead body,” it seems that Vice President Joe Biden is on a roll, having said in an interview that the Taliban is not an enemy of the United States.

actually are reporting the violence. During the Taliban time, that violence was statesponsored.” For Afghans like Nawa and her family,

“these 10 years of ﬁghting will have been futile” if any American-brokered deal fails to protect freedom for women.

Lockerbie Bomber Says New Evidence Will Clear His Name

British newspapers have published an interview with convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, in which he claims his innocence and says he has new evidence that will clear his name.

he interview, which al-Megrahi says will be his last, was conducted by a friend, George Thomson, and was reported in British papers Thursday. In the interview, al-Megrahi again claims his innocence. He says he is about to die and asks to be left in peace with his family. Al-Megrahi was convicted of the 1988 terror attack on Pan Am Flight 103, which exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people, most of them Americans. The Libyan was convicted of the attack in 2001, but was released from prison on compassionate grounds in 2009, after doctors said he had just three months to live. Al-Megrahi says he has collaborated on a new book on the case, which he says contains new evidence. He disputes prosecution evidence that he bought

clothes from a man in Malta that were later wrapped around the bomb. Al-Megrahi denies ever buying clothes from the man, saying he had never been to his shop and had never seen him before he came to court. VOA NEWS

DECEMBER 30, 2011

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Defense Secretary Panetta’s Remarks on Iran Nuclear Weapon Qualified by Pentagon By JV Staff

entagon oﬃcials are qualifying the remarks by U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta last week about the imminence of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon. Panetta had stated to CBS News that he believed Iran could have a functional nuclear weapon in one year or possibly even sooner, depending on whether the country has a secret “hidden site that may be enriching fuel.” But a day later, Pentagon spokesmen said that the Defense Secretary was speaking “hypothetically” and was not suggesting the United States had new intelligence on the existence of secret facilities. In the televised interview, Panetta also said that the U.S. shares Israel’s concern over Iran’s nuclear potential, and that America is keeping open the option of a military attack

on Iran. “The United States does not want Iran to develop a nuclear weapon,” Panetta stated. “That’s a red line for us and that’s a red line, obviously, for the Israelis.” The Defense Secretary went on to say that if the U.S. obtains intelligence that Iran is proceeding with the development of a nuclear weapon, “we will take whatever steps are necessary to stop it.” Pentagon officials insisted that Panetta’s opinion of Iran’s nuclear efforts had not changed, and they emphasized that if Tehran decided to produce weapons-grade uranium, United Nations inspectors who have access to Iran’s facilities would be able to detect it. “At that time,” Captain Jack Kirby told reporters, “we would have plenty of time to react on our own.” A United States official said the country’s intelligence agencies had not altered their view on the status of Iran’s nuclear program.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, seen here at a joint press conference with Israeli officials in Tel Aviv, Oct. 3 2011. (Photo credit: Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey, U.S. Air Force)

Panetta’s comments on CBS News drew surprise from weapons experts who keep track of Iran’s program, especially his reference to the possibility of a secret facility. “It’s deﬁnitely misleading,” said David Al-

bright, president of the Institute for Science and International Security in Washington. “There is a low probability that Iran is likely to have a nuclear weapon within a year,” Albright continued, “given that any shift to weapons-grade uranium would be exposed by inspectors, and Israel would almost certainly take military action.” He also noted that it “was not helpful” to offer speculation about secret nuclear sites without offering any evidence. “Senior officials should be more careful,” Albright said. But the Pentagon rejected such criticism. “The Defense Secretary is always responsible when discussing important national security matters,” stated press secretary George Little. “Mr. Panetta’s comments on Iran have been both nuanced and forthright. He did not say that Iran would, in fact, have a nuclear weapon in 2012.”

Israel Cancels MultiMillion Dollar Defense Contract with Turkey

Five Women Complete IAF Pilot Training; A New Record!

Defense Ministry Fears Technology Could “Fall Into Enemy Hands”

Newest Group of IAF Aviators Receive Their Wings After Completing Flight Course

A defense contract between Israel and Turkey, worth some $140 million, fell through at the last moment, according to reports by Israel’s Ha’aretz newspaper. Israel canceled the agreement over concerns that information regarding their aerial surveillance systems, purchased by Turkey, could wind up in the possession of Israel’s enemies. into enemy hands,” a thinly veiled reference, By Daniel Perez

he contract, signed three years ago, involved the sale to Turkey of equipment manufactured by Israeli defense ﬁrm Elbit Systems. In a statement to the press, Elbit announced that they had no estimate “of the amount of damages that may result from the non-renewal of the export authorizations.” “Such damages,” the statement went on to explain, “may have a material impact on the company’s ﬁscal results.” Elbit says it is negotiating the possibility of compensation for their loss with the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The export of Israeli military technology is regulated by the Defense Ministry. In a statement to media, spokespersons for the MoD pointed out that, “We do not allow such advanced technology to fall into other hands, in this way the system can fall

say media reports, to Iran, which has been experiencing a rapprochement with Turkey as of late. According to the report by Ha’aretz, an Israeli security oﬃcial said that “Ties with Turkey are extremely important to the state, but we have a security responsibility over any product that is granted approval for export. In a speech leaked last year, Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak claimed that the newly appointed head of Turkish intelligence was “a friend of Iran” who might betray Israeli state secrets. Turkish-Israeli relations have been steadily declining over the last several years, hitting what was perhaps an all-time low in the wake of the ill-fated “Gaza Freedom Flotilla,” a small ﬂeet of ships from Turkey that unsuccessfully attempted to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Although they claimed to be on a humanitarian mission, Continued on page 38

he Israel Air Force is holding a wings ceremony this week for the graduates of the most recent pilot training course. Among the ceremony’s attendees are Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Benny Gantz and IAF Commander Major General Ido Nechushtan. The newest group of graduates includes five women, the largest amount ever. 31 percent of the graduates were raised in cities, 26 percent in communal towns, 21 percent in moshavim, 17 percent in local regional authorities, and five percent in kibbutzim. 58 percent live in the center of the country, 36 percent in the north, and six percent in the south.

Seven percent were born abroad. 1/3 of the graduates have a relative who served in the IAF. 52 percent participated in youth groups, with the largest amount having been in the Israeli Scouts. In academy, 43 percent studied economics and management, 29 percent studied management of information systems, 24 percent studied politics and government, and four percent studied computer science. 72 percent are secular, 18 percent traditional and 10 percent religious. 40 percent are eldest children in their family, 23 percent are middle children, and 33 percent are youngest children. A majority of the graduates are 21 years old. The oldest graduate is 26. IDF NEWS SERVICE

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POLITICS

The Jewish Voice

DECEMBER 30, 2011

State Sen. Carl Kruger Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges, Resigns From Office State Senator Carl Kruger pled guilty to charges of bribery and fraud conspiracy last Wednesday, marking the ugly culmination of an illustrious legislative career. By Joseph Kadoch

ruger had served as a representative of District 27, an area covering the bulk of Brooklyn, and this scandal comes as a surprise to many of his constituents. While Kruger had amassed an impressive legislative career through his perspicacious legislative decisions, increasing transparency has finally revealed the corruption that was part and parcel of several of his policies. In a dramatic court case that was decided by Jed S. Rakoff in the United States District Court in Manhattan, Kruger was brought to tears as he pled guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud, earning him up to twenty years in prison, and two additional counts of bribery, which could enlarge that sentence to a maximum of twenty-five years.

Much of the evidence that has surfaced during the past few months illuminated some of the more suspect elements of Kruger’s formerly opulent lifestyle. Surveillance has demonstrated his aﬃnity for Michael Turano, a gynecologist who, along with his brother and mother, lived with Kruger in his waterfront home in Mill Basin. Recordings have intimated the nature of his relationship with Turano, and have exposed some of the conspiracies in which Kruger engaged. To procure a sizeable sum of money—purportedly in excess of one million dollars—Kruger went so far as to intensify his advocacy for the merging of a hospitals, extend the hours of liquor stores, and allocate state funds to real estate developers. Fellow senators and statesman attest to the ostensible veil that shrouded Kruger during his time in Albany; he engaged in numerous odd behaviors,

NYS Senator Carl Kruger pled guilty last week to corruption charges, spelling the end of his political career

from excessively making use of local payphones to eating lunch alone in the Capitol’s cafeteria. Prior to pleading guilty, Kruger sent a letter of resignation to the State Senate. The collapse of Kruger’s career is symbolic of the pervasive political corruption that has deepened as of late. Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois, was

Gingrich Uneasy About the Advance of Islamic Law With the race for the Republican nomination accelerating as primary elections approach, one of the principal issues of political debate has been the potential encroachment of Shariah—the Islamic body of law—on the United States government. By Nissim Levy

ewt Gingrich, the nominee who notably served as the Speaker of the House in the late 90s, has vehemently voiced his opposition to Shariah law, claiming that it poses a danger to the West on par with Islamist terrorist activity. “Shariah in its natural form has principles and punishments totally abhorrent to the Western world,” said Gingrich. The premise to his argument lies in a theory that was popularized in Andrew C. McCarthy’s book, The Grand Jihad. According to McCarthy, Shariah is the corollary of the communist ideology that confronted Americans during the Cold War era. McCarthy and other anti-Shariah theorists, as they have come to be known, view Shariah and terrorism as two sides of the same coin, akin to the way the threat of Soviet warfare was predicated on the clash of economic theories. Shariah has thus been referred to by some as “Stealth Jihad.” “Stealth jihadis use political, cultural, societal, religious, intellectual tools,” Gingrich explains. “Violent jihadis use violence.” Needless to say, Gingrich’s convictions have outraged many liberals and Muslim thinkers, who contend that his views will further divide the Muslim world from the West and erase any opportunities for reconciliation. By associating Shariah with fundamentalism, Gingrich implicitly assumes that the correct practice of Shariah entails stoning, beheading, and other cruel practices that are solely exercised in extremist regimes such as those in Iran and Afghanistan. Other Muslims

disavow such atavistic interpretations of the Quran and shun its association with Shariah. Surprisingly, even those that consent to the connection made by Gingrich view his fears as unreasonable. According to Akbar Ahmed, author of the 2010 book Journey

to most scholars. However, what the Shariah dispute ultimately boils down to is the question of religious moderation. In his seminal work, The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason, neuroscientist Sam Harris scathingly criticizes religious moderates and intimates that they are partly responsible for the activities of fundamentalists. According to Harris, “religious moderation is the product of secular knowledge and

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into America: The Challenge of Islam, the prospect of a Shariah state supplanting our current government “takes your breath away, it’s so absurd.” Muslims comprise less than one percent of the population according to the latest census, and the notion that Shariah could ﬁrmly establish itself in the U.S. consequently seems less than feasible

scriptural ignorance—it has no bona ﬁdes, in religious terms, to put it on a par with fundamentalism. The texts themselves are unequivocal…” The most signiﬁcant issue with moderates is that they are incapable of legitimately criticizing extremists. “The problem that religious moderation poses for all of us,” says Harris “is that it does not

sentenced to fourteen years in prison earlier this month, and New York has been previously marred with the controversies concerning former governor Elliot Spitzer and former congressman Anthony Weiner. While many have responded to these scandals with scorn and consternation, their prevalence is perhaps instructive of the state of our country. Rather than employing a double standard in our evaluations of politicians, we should utilize these occurrences to highlight the social environment of our day. The fallibility of our leaders demonstrates the increasing importance of remaining steadfast in our commitment to leading ethical lives; as society continues to materially progress through technological and relevant advances, the drive to succeed in business and political ventures at the expense of our morals has never been stronger. “I accept responsibility for my actions and am truly sorry for my conduct,” said Kruger, just prior to conceding his guilt.

permit anything critical to be said about religious literalism. We cannot say that fundamentalists are crazy, because they are merely practicing their freedom of belief.” In other words, religious moderates, such as those enlightened Muslims that interpret the Quran in a more favorable light, are simply shackled in their attempts to denigrate their primitive counterparts. Thus, the juxtaposition of moderation with fanaticism is inevitable, and explains why an individual like Newt Gingrich employed such an ostensibly crude approach in his denunciation of Shariah and its impending proliferation. However, though Gingrich might be justified in his grievance, there are many who doubt that his controversial diatribes hold the solution. Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, who supports Gingrich’s views about certain Islamist advocacy groups in the U.S, argued that Gingrich’s approach is dangerous. “Unfortunately, as long as a non-Muslim opens the discussion, whether it’s Gingrich or someone else,” Dr. Jasser said, “it’s going to hit a brick wall in the Muslim community.” He suggested that like-minded Muslims should spearhead the efforts to reduce the threat of Shariah; otherwise, Muslims will simply regard the controversy as a corroboration of the dichotomy that exists between the Arab and Western worlds. Though debate concerning Shariah and Islamism will likely continue in the upcoming months, Gingrich’s polemical comments offer a moment to reflect about the current state of Islam and its growing proximity to the West. As Islam continues to gain a foothold in Europe, U.S. politicians have finally begun contemplating its potential spread. Gingrich’s views on the matter were perhaps best summed in speech from July of last year, when he declared to the American Enterprise Institute: “I believe Shariah is a mortal threat to the survival of freedom in the United States and in the world as we know it.”

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REAL ESTATE

DECEMBER 30, 2011

U.S. Homes Set to Lose Nearly $700B in Value During 2011; Total Loss Smaller Than Prior Four Years Nine Metros See 2011 Gains in Home Value, According to Zillow Real Estate Market Reports

U.S. homes are expected to lose more than $681 billion in value during 2011, which is 35 percent less than the $1.1 trillion lost in 2010, according to analysis of recent Zillow® Real Estate Market Reports.

he bulk of the total value lost during 2011 was in the ﬁrst half of the year. From January to June, the U.S. housing market lost $454 billion. From July to

December, Zillow projects residential home value losses will total a signiﬁcantly lower $227 billion. Regionally, only nine out of 128 markets

20 Largest Markets Tracked by Zillow Region United States New York, N.Y. MSA Los Angeles, Calif. MSA Chicago, Ill. MSA Dallas, Texas. MSA Philadelphia, Penn. MSA Washington, D.C. MSA Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Fla. MSA Atlanta, Ga. MSA Boston, Mass. MSA San Francisco, Calif. MSA Detroit, Mich. MSA Riverside, Calif. MSA Phoenix, Ariz. MSA Seattle, Wash. MSA Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. MSA San Diego, Calif. MSA St. Louis, Mo. MSA Tampa, Fla. MSA Baltimore, Md. MSA Denver, Colo. MSA

Estimated Home Value Loss/Gain in 2011(i ) -$681.1 billion -$44.8 billion -$75.5 billion -$41.7 billion -$11.1 billion -$21.8 billion -$2.9 billion -$6.5 billion -$29.6 billion -$9.5 billion -$29.4 billion $0 -$14 billion -$12.5 billion -$22.4 billion -$16.5 billion -$9.7 billion -$11.9 billion -$10.1 billion -$8.9 billion -$5.5 billion

Home Value Loss/ Gain in 2010(iii) -$ 1.1 trillion -$46.7 billion -$50.3 billion -$56.1 billion -$19.1 billion -$28.3 billion -$16.5 billion -$28.6 billion -$32 billion -$9.9 billion -$27.6 billion -$12 billion -$5 billion -$35.6 billion -$29.7 billion -$17.5 billion -$13.8 billion -$6.8 billion -$16.1 billion -$15.9 billion -$9 billion

Total Estimated Home Value in 2011(iv) $21.9 trillion $1.7trillion $1.7 trillion $611.6 billion $274.5 billion $496.1 billion $779.7 billion $479.4 billion $263.6 billion $482.2 billion $700.8 billion $180.6 billion $270.1 billion $258 billion $348.6 billion $227.1 billion $393.6 billion $150.3 billion $159.3 billion $271.8 billion $216 billion

Zillow Home Value Index(v) YoY Change (Oct.) -5.1% -4.4% -7.4% -10.4% -4.9% -4.6% -1.9% -4.9% -14.7% -2.7% -6.3% -6.7% -5.9% -8.4% -9.4% -9.1% -5.5% -9.1% -10.7% -3.2% -2.9%

showed gains in home values during 2011, with the New Orleans metropolitan statistical area (MSA) showing the largest gain of $3.5 billion. The Pittsburgh MSA was second on the list, with a gain of $2.7 billion. "While homeowners suﬀered through another year of steep losses, the good news is that homes are losing value at a substantially slower pace as the market works its way towards the bottom," said Zillow Chief Economist Stan Humphries. "Compared to last year when we saw sharp declines following the expiration of the homebuyer tax credits, this year we saw some organic improvement in home values, in terms of a slowed depreciation rate which resulted in a smaller total value loss for the year." "Unfortunately, when we look ahead to

next year, the unabsorbed pool of housing supply, dragging levels of consumer conﬁdence, high unemployment and negative equity will continue to put downward pressure on the housing market, pushing our expectation for a potential recovery into late 2012 or early 2013," continued Dr. Humphries. The majority (92 percent) of markets analyzed for this report showed home value losses this year. The biggest home value losses, in terms of total dollars lost in 2011, were in the large MSAs of Los Angeles (down $75.5 billion), New York (down $44.8 billion) and Chicago (down $41.7 billion). The large overall losses were due to the high number of homes in these metro areas, along with decreases in median home values. PR NEWSWIRE

Gazit-Globe Unit Completes Sale of U.S. Malls for $473M Equity One Sells 36 Malls Across Southeast

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xtell is one of Manhattan’s most active developers, and has owned and developed a portfolio in excess of 20 million square feet. At present, industry insiders are paying special attention to the International Gem Tower, a 700,000 square- foot office building on West 47th Street, whose gradually rising 34 stories and crystalline façade are making a strong impression on New York’s Diamond District, both aesthetically and practically. Extell has decided to turn the Gem Tower into “two buildings in one,” according to Barnett. The first twenty floors are being sold as condominiums to diamond, gem and jewelry industry users. Over 65 percent of these units have already been sold, at an average

azit-Globe Ltd. (NYSE: GZT; TASE: GLOB) US subsidiary Equity One Inc. (NYSE: EQY) yesterday closed the sale of 36 shopping centers in the Southeast to Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII for $473.1 million. Most of the shopping centers are in Atlanta, Tampa and Orlando, and others are in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Maryland. Equity One will use the proceeds to reduce debt, to fund redevelopment and development projects, for future acquisitions and other corporate purposes. Equity One CEO Jeﬀ Olson said, "The sale of this portfolio is a signiﬁcant milestone in

our strategic plan as we execute on our capital recycling eﬀorts. We are pleased with the progress we made during the year to dispose of non-strategic assets and to redeploy proceeds into our core target markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles." Equity One wholly or partly owns 163 properties following the sale, including 140 shopping centers, as well as eight development or redevelopment properties, eight non-retail properties, and seven land parcels. It is also a partner in sixteen shopping centers and two oﬃce building. REPORT BY GLOBES, ISRAEL BUSINESS NEWS

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ambulances, replacing it with a “Red Crystal.” In June of this year, MDA oﬃcials held meetings with former IFRC general secretary Per Stenbeck and the Palestinian Red Crescent chairman in Finland about the 2005 signed understandings concerning ambulance operations in the West Bank, which according to the IFRC falls under the PRC's jurisdiction. A senior Red Cross source said that then-Prime Minister Ariel Sharon personally authorized the agreement. Stenbeck, a former Finnish foreign minister, was appointed to supervise the implementation of the deal. In 2009, Magen David Adom told Stenbeck it had transferred its ambulances in the West Bank to the local authorities, but could not change the emblem. On March 22nd of this year, the IFRC management met in Geneva and insisted that Israel carry out this clause. In an attempt to expedite the process, senior Red Cross oﬃcials from the United States, France, Indonesia and Turkey visited Israel in June of this year to pressure MDA to change the emblem on the ambulances. During the subsequent meetings in Finland later that month, it was reported that MDA Chairman Noam Yifrach, the head of the Palestinian Red Crescent, and Stenbeck agreed to change the Star of David emblems on the ambulances and the MDA's uniforms in the West Bank. Yifrah submitted examples of the new emblem and promised that foreign donations for the purchase of Magen David Adom ambulances would not be used for procuring ambulances for use in

MDA Chairman Noam Yifrach, who was allegedly party to an agreement to remove the offending Star of David emblems from MDA ambulances and uniforms in Judea and Samaria. Earlier this year he promised that foreign donations to MDA would not be used to procure ambulances for use in Jewish settlement regions.

the Jewish settlement regions. In August of this year, MDA started calling in ambulances from the West Bank to Israel to change the emblem which prompted the ire of the settlers and raised a political uproar. On a visit to Israel last month Stenbeck met with Foreign Ministry oﬃcials, who told him they support the full implementation of the agreement. On November 13, Magen David Adom told the IFRC it had changed the markings on 62 of 68 ambulances posted in settlements, with a picture showing the new emblem.

The emblem on five mobile intensive care units and nine ambulances that MDA still operates in the West Bank will be replaced by the end of 2012, it said. MDA also said it had ordered new uniforms for its volunteers in the West Bank but had yet to receive them. As a result of its policy changes, it has been reported that MDA encountered numerous problems with foreign donors due to the decision to change the emblem and had received a letter from the state comptroller asking for a clarification on the issue. Earlier this month, however, Magen David Adom issued a statement saying, "We denounce the attempt to use fragmental information, most of it distorted, and present it as facts. Magen David Adom is operating as usual with no change in the entire West Bank, with the organization's emblem as it has been until now." On a separate front, the MDA has also been plagued with charges of attempting to maintain an ironclad monopoly over its status as Israel's premier EMS provider. An ongoing dispute has been underway between MDA and other volunteer ambulance organizations such as Ichud Hatzala and Zaka who have been filling the void in responding to medical emergencies. With its fleet of nationwide first response units, Hatzala does not charge for its services, while MDA's services are quite costly despite the fact that they receive government funding along with substantial private contributions. In July of this year, the tensions between MDA, Hatzala and Zaka intensified as MDA terminated service to the pagers belong-

DECEMBER 30, 2011 ing to Hatzala's volunteers, thus making it impossible for Hatzala's 1600 members to receive and respond to medically-related calls. Due to the public outcry that this move caused, Deputy Minister of Health, Yaakov Litzman formed a fact finding committee; probing the possibility of ending MDA's monopoly on EMS services. Dr. Boaz Lev, the deputy director of the Ministry of Health has asked the committee to examine a number of pertinent issues including the question of whether the nation's emergency medical services should remain under the auspices of a single organization. The committee will also take up other issues such as defining the scope of authority, reciprocity and cooperation between agencies, professional responsibilities, and operating on the scene of a pre-hospital incident and the attendant responsibilities required. Another consideration of the committee will be the possible creation of an Israeli version of the US based Office of Emergency Management which would obviate the need for those in need to phone three separate emergency agencies as police, fire and ambulance but rather adopt a 911 system that would combine dispatch service under one umbrella. While Hatzala and Zaka maintain first response units, at this juncture MDA is the only organization that is authorized to transport a patient to the hospital. In response to the mounting criticism of its operations, MDA placed an advertisement in The Jerusalem Post in which it states that MDA maintains 14 stations in West Bank communities and that their ambulances "continue to proudly display the ‘Red Star of David’ or Magen David Adom". There has been no change in this policy and any rumors or allegations to the contrary are simply not true."

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EDITORIAL

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DECEMBER 30, 2011

The people's voice 2012: The Worst Case Scenario (And we’re not talking about the Apocalypse)

s an American, a conservative, and as a supporter of Israel, it’s not exactly an earth-shattering revelation when I say that I am dissatisfied with the current presidential administration. President Obama’s domestic initiatives are questionable at best, and his approach to foreign policy has us well on the road to disaster. It’s with all this in mind that I resolved to vote for anyone but Obama in next year’s election. Even though we haven’t even picked a GOP candidate yet, nobody could possibly be worse for our country than the incumbent. As it turns out, I had spoken too soon. There is, in fact, one Republican candidate who is so far off of the political mainstream that, should he secure his party’s nomination, it almost certainly guarantees not just a failure for the GOP, but a spectacular failure. I am speaking, of course, about Congressman Ron Paul. Have you ever looked at the two big party candidates in an election and thought you were being forced to choose between “Tweedle-Dee” and “TweedleDum,” and that the overall difference between the Democratic and Republican candidates was so slight that the election of either would do little to change the political landscape? Well, there’s a very simple reason for that. The rank and file of the Democratic and Republican Parties occupy positions just barely to the left and right of center. You see, the majority of American voters are what you call “moderates.” They believe in a moderate amount of government involvement in the affairs of individuals, and a moderate amount of government involvement in business. That’s normal – the government exists to carry out the will of the majority while simultaneously protecting the rights of the minority. To do all that, we need police, and courts, and legislators and what have you. Of course, there are individuals and parties who support various extreme stances, be it extreme over-involvement (when a government is too hands-on the private lives of civilians, it’s called fascism; when the government takes the “free” out of the free market, we call it communism), or a complete laissez-faire attitude to both. Because these political ideologies are on the far ends of the spectrum, one finds less and less popular support the further out one goes. And in our two-party system, a fringe candidate is, for all practical intents and purposes, unelectable, at least when it comes to the presidency. In any event, as the poster child for Libertarianism, Ron Paul is, in theory, a proponent of the hands-off approach to government. And while Paul’s Libertarian philosophy isn’t as malevolent as the –isms that have enslaved parts of Europe and Asia over the last century, they pose a danger nonetheless, both to the people of the United States, and our ally, Israel. Let’s set aside for a moment the infamous newsletters, and Ron Paul’s history as an inspiration to white supremacists every-

where. He didn’t write those articles, after all. And anyone wanting to learn more can simply plug the terms “racist” and “Ron Paul Political Report” into any search engine. Moreover, President Obama for years belonged to a church where he was treated to racist diatribes on a weekly basis by the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, and it doesn’t seem to have affected him any. So I guess if the electorate wasn’t shaken by the racist ties of a sitting president, Ron Paul should get a free pass. So let’s stick to politics. Ron Paul, as a matter of principle, believes that the U.S. should end all foreign aid. While that would mean no more U.S. money for terrorist groups like Hamas (hooray!), it would also mean no assistance for Israel (boooo!), so you could argue that it’s a wash. Except that we give our Israeli allies far more assistance than the P.A., and the P.A. doesn’t receive any military aid at all. But perhaps more importantly in a bigpicture terms, eliminating foreign aid deprives us of a valuable foreign policy tool. If countries on the U.S. dole are acting in direct opposition to American interests, or in a way that creates instability or humanitarian crises, we don’t just revoke all aid. We should make it contingent on their taking practical steps to resolve the situation. And if they don’t, then we cut the aid. The carrot and the stick are a package deal, as it were. But then again, Ron Paul was one of the few voices in Congress to support Israel’s bombing of the Osirak nuclear reactor in Iraq. And by“support,”I mean he basically declared that it’s none of our business. That actually sounds kind of sensible. Better than saying “we need to stop them,” though perhaps not as good as asking “how can we help?” It was a confluence of American and Israeli interests that Saddam Hussein not get a nuclear reactor, so in terms of realpolitik, Ron Paul was doing the smart thing. But what does he think of Israel when their goals and ours don’t happen to coincide? As it turns out, Ron Paul may not hate the Jews as such, he would prefer if the Jewish state simply didn’t exist. As former senior Ron Paul aide Eric Dondero puts it: “Is Ron Paul an anti-Semite? Absolutely no. He is however, most certainly anti-Israel, and anti-Israeli in general. He wishes the Israeli state did not exist at all. He expressed this to me numerous times in our private conversations. His view is that Israel is more trouble than it is worth, specifically to the American taxpayer. He sides with the Palestinians, and supports their calls for the abolishment of the Jewish state, and the return of Israel, all of it, to the Arabs.” I think that’s all we needed to hear. Even if Dondero isn’t being 100% truthful (though I’ve no reason to suspect him), given Ron Paul’s checkered political past and racist fan base, why take the risk of voting for him? And even if you ignore all of that, why pick a candidate who’s far enough off center to be an all but guaranteed failure? A vote for Ron Paul in the primaries is, ultimately, a vote for Barrack Obama.

Editor, Thank you for covering our friend MK Tzipi Hotovely in your important publication. (Our Dec. 23 issue –ed.) The article was quite in depth, and I am sure it will inﬂuence many readers with Ms. Hotovely’s important positions in support of a safe, secure Israel, and provide more details for all who heard her during her visit to us here in New York and in Florida. It’s so nice to have a friend like you who does so much to support good things for our community, Israel, and Jews everywhere. May G-d bless you with much continued success! SINCERELY, ABE BEYDA

Dear Editor, I appreciated your coverage of the unfair and false remarks made by Thomas Friedman, the columnist for the New York Times. It is certainly true that Friedman has jumped to unjustiﬁed conclusions in his pieces, and your articles proved exactly that. More than that, the cover story showed that the Times, generally, is partisan and far to the left in its coverage of political events; it is imperative that Jewish readers become aware of this bias when they opt to read anything in the Times. I look forward to reading your articles in the future. BEST, SHLOMO SYLBERSTEIN

Hello, The article about Tzippi Hotovely was really comprehensive, and we are fortunate to have a newspaper that has so much material on Israeli politics and events. Keep up the great stuﬀ! WARM WISHES, SAMANTHA K.

Hi Editor, That article about the Technion-Cornell campus was really fantastic. It is unbelievable that Israel has established such a magnificent reputation in the scientific world that it has earned the opportunity to set up shop in the greatest city on the planet. There are so many unique things about Israel that convey its distinctiveness and its matchless nature, but this is really something else. Many people make mention of Jewish Nobel Laureates and how that reflects the intellectual competency of our people. I think that the arrival of the new campus proves this, more than anything else! Once again, thanks for the article and I look forward to reading your stuff in the future. GOOD SHABBOS, DAVE MASSRY

Good afternoon, I really enjoyed reading your article about Apple’s plans to set up a development center in Israel. It is always nice to hear about the high-tech sector in Israel and its growth; many people don’t realize the magnitude of Israel’s technological successes, and it is those articles that really reflect what Israel is all about. If you guys could get some kind of interview with Dan Senor or Saul Singer, authors of Start Up Nation, I think it would prove to be an awesome story. That book has really attracted a following and has inspired many to view Israel from a different perspective, and it is important that people gain a semblance of Israel’s economic capacity. I think your article on the Technion also conveyed the same idea. Sweet stuff, guys. BEST, MARK BRAHA

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Too Much Holocaust? Every country and every writer has his reason to downplay the Holocaust. England’s former secretary of education, Kenneth Baker, ignited a controversy last week by proposing that the Holocaust be removed from school curricula, lest it cause students to think badly of modern-day Germany. By Dr. Rafael Medoff

ronically, during the Holocaust itself, British and American officials likewise worried that too much focus on the mass murder of the Jews would cause political or other problems. For example, officials of the British Foreign Office in August 1942 prevented a Member of Parliament from transmitting a report about the killings to Jewish leaders in the United States on the grounds that it might—as they put it— “annoy the Germans.” On another occasion, a Foreign Office official worried that publicity over the slaughter would compel his colleagues “to waste a disproportionate amount of their time in dealing with wailing Jews.” Officials of the Roosevelt administration were concerned that too much emphasis on the persecution of the Jews would increase pressure on the U.S. to take action to help them. Thus, at General Eisenhower’s insistence, all references to Jews were omitted from a leaflet dropped over Europe in 1944, warning civilians not to collaborate with the Nazis. President Roosevelt’s 1944 statement commemorating the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto revolt—a rebellion

by Jewish fighters—did not mention Jews. Allied leaders meeting in Moscow in 1943 threatened postwar punishment for Nazi war crimes against “French, Dutch, Belgian or Norwegian hostages...Cretan peasants... [and] the people of Poland”—but not Jews. A desire to push aside the Holocaust affected even the Allies’ postwar policies. In his study of the British government’s attitude toward punishing Nazi war criminals, Prof. Arieh Kochavi found that Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden favored prosecuting only a limited number of Nazis, for fear of “a situation in which trials might drag on for years and thus delay the return to a peaceful atmosphere in Europe.” The U.S. High Commissioner in postwar Germany from 1949 to 1952, John J. McCloy, pardoned numerous Nazi war criminals in the hope of strengthening U.S.-German relations. In more recent times, the desire to downplay the Holocaust has made for some strange bedfellows. Indeed, one would be hard pressed to find any other issue on which such disparate figures as the Rev. Jesse Jackson, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, and far-right pundit Pat Buchanan could find common ground. “I’m sick and tired of hearing about the

The hilariously titled Baron Baker of Dorking, former UK Secretary of Education, caused quite a stir this month when he recommended removing Holocaust education from the curricula of British schools, for fear that it might give students a negative predisposition towards modern-day Germany.

Holocaust,” the Rev. Jesse Jackson reportedly complained in 1979. He said he resented “having America be in put in the position of a guilt trip.” Given Jackson’s own list of accusations about America’s behavior at home and abroad, one may suspect his problem with the Holocaust was that it was drawing attention away from his own pet causes and preferred victims. Friedman, for his part, charged in his Pulitzer Prize winning book ‘From Beirut to

An Iran War Scenario It Could Happen This Way Vital, undisputed intelligence has been pointing to the sorry reality that Iran is merely two-months away from having assembled a nuclear bomb. By Dr. Avi Perry

.S. presidential elections are only seven months away. If Iran is left unchallenged and becomes a nuclear power, Obama and the Democrats will go down in history as the great cowards who let it come to pass. The Republicans will make sure of that before winning the race to the White House. Not to worry. Obama is motivated and so is his team. The Israeli government is also ready. So - Let’s go! The Iranians have amassed most of their air defenses all around their nuclear installations. Their early warning systems have also been geared toward alarming in the event of an approaching attack on these sites. Hizbullah and Hamas are on standby mode. Just in case, they would retaliate with a non-stop missile barrage on all major Israeli cities, including Jerusalem. So what if some Palestinian Arabs become martyrs? It’s good for morale. The buzz is in the air since the U.S. has moved one more aircraft carrier into the

Persian Gulf. The price of oil has skyrocketed already. Russia and the rest of the oil exporting countries are laughing their way to the banks. Day 1: It’s D-Day. A pre-dawn coordinated attack by U.S. and Israeli forces has just been launched. But wait... Iranian nuclear sites are left untouched. Where are they hitting? The reports are sneaking back in to Jerusalem and to the Pentagon. The Iranian navy has been sunk; the Iranian long range missiles have been destroyed on the ground; the Iranian air force and airﬁelds have been damaged beyond repair. The mullahs and their Revolutionary Guards have lost their ability to retaliate. The straits of Hormuz will remain open to oil traﬃc; however, no container ships are ready to set sail as of yet. In midday, Hizbullah and Hamas launch rocket attacks on Israeli cities, and the Israeli air force is busy taking them out; Lebanon’s infrastructure is already devastated. Both Hizbullah and Hamas are crying foul; they want the Israelis to stop while they keep carrying their rocket attacks. Israeli reserves are called in. They are amassed along the Lebanon border, the Golan Heights and along the Gaza border with Israel.

It’s still quiet along the Israeli-Syrian border, but it could turn ugly at any moment. Day 2: It’s leadership day. Iranian command and control, Revolutionary Guards headquarters and training camps including major outposts, as well as top political and military leadership—are all targeted. It’s a slow but crucial day. On the Israeli front, rocket ﬁre continues; Israeli air and ground forces continue their push; Israeli citizens in shelters are suﬀering, but the attacking Arabs are the ones calling for the UN and Russia to intervene. Day 3: Finally, Iranian nuclear sites are in the crosshairs of U.S. command. Iranian air defenses in and around these sites are being disabled by American stealth bombers and cruise missiles. At the same time, bunker buster bombs are hitting the underground nuclear facilities. Massive explosions can be heard many miles away. The Israeli Air Force is on the go over Lebanon and Gaza. Israeli tanks and armored ve-

PAGE 19 Jerusalem’ that “Israel today is becoming Yad Vashem with an air force.” He claimed that an excessive focus on the Holocaust among Israelis is to blame for, among other things, their impatient driving habits, unethical business dealings, meek acceptance of high taxes, and reluctance to make more concessions to the Arabs. For far-right pundit Pat Buchanan, the Holocaust has been a distraction from human rights abuses by Communist regimes. “To what end, all this wallowing in the atrocities of a dead regime,” he once wrote of the Nazi genocide, “when there is scarcely a peep of protest over...the concentration camps operating now in China and Siberia, in Cuba and South Vietnam.” The good news, though, is that the American public, at least, does not seem to share such narrow-mindedness. Thirty-ﬁve states in the U.S. now require the study of the Holocaust in their high school curricula; there have been no objections of note. Movies with Holocaust themes continue to attract substantial audiences and critical acclaim. The book ‘In the Garden of Beasts,’ which deals largely with the persecution of Jews in Hitler Germany in the 1930s, has been on the New York Times best-seller list for more than six months, and Miklos Nyiszli’s memoir, ‘Auschwitz,’ has been on the Times’ e-book best seller for more than four. It seems that ordinary Americans understand, far better than some partisan grumblers, that there is still value in studying the Holocaust and the world’s response to it. Dr. Medoff is director of The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, which focuses on issues related to America’s response to the Holocaust.

hicles cross into both territories. Tel Aviv, Haifa and the rest of Israel are under rocket attacks, but no missiles are getting out from Iran itself. Missiles, air and ground war keep going. Gaza is surrounded and is under siege. The Hamas leadership is nowhere to be seen. Hizbullah has been successful in launching a single long range missile that was intercepted in midair. Hizbullah bases in Southern Lebanon have been overrun by the Israeli military. Day 4: Iranians are crowding the streets in Teheran. The Iranian Spring is on its way. Rocket fire from Gaza has been diminishing considerably. Egypt intervenes diplomatically, trying to arrange for a cease fire. The Gaza strip is cut in half and the Southern Philadelphia corridor has been taken over by the Israeli military. The Israeli Military has been seen in the outskirts of Gaza. Rocket fire from Lebanon is still significant. Day 5: Russia has been quiet all throughout the campaign. It has enjoyed the resulted high price of oil, so why hurry? However, the end is near, and Iran will survive. Russia needs this weighty trade partner. Time has come for some blaring rhetoric. The UN has been working hard to impose a cease fire between Israel and HizbulContinued on page 39

Dr. Avi Perry (Fried), a talk show host at Paltalk News Network (PNN), is the author of "Fundamentals of Voice Quality Engineering in Wireless Networks," and more recently, "72 Virgins," a thriller about the covert war on Islamic terror. He was a VP at NMS Communications, a Bell Laboratories - distinguished staff member and manager, as well as a delegate of the U.S. and Lucent Technologies to the ITU—the UN International Standards body in Geneva, a professor at Northwestern University and Intelligence expert for the Israeli Government. He may be reached through his web site, www.aviperry.org

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“I Am the Master Here” - A Declaration of War Ahmed Tibi was not at all afraid to say on TV that he is the master of the Land of Israel. What does it mean that he was elected by Israeli Arabs? What makes Israeli Jews stand for this? By Moshe Feiglin

oshe Feiglin is head of the Manhigut Yehudit [Jewish Leadership] faction in the Likud party and a former prime ministerial candidate in the Likud primaries. I am the master here!” shouted MK Ahmad Tibi on Israeli television, completely losing his cool. When I heard that sentence I understood that I did not need to say anything more. I did not need to remind the viewers of our debate that Tibi was the aide and close advisor of the arch-murderer who killed more Jews than anybody since World War II, Yassir Arafat, may his name and memory be blotted out. There was nothing more to be said. Tibi showed his true face in living color. But I couldn’t remain silent after he said that sentence. I put the microphone close up to my mouth – I was afraid that the studio in Tel Aviv may be phasing out my sound – and I said to Tibi, “This is my Land and you will not be here.” Ahmad Tibi precisely deﬁned the line that separates the Arabs who are invited to live with us here with mutual respect and all the human rights that they deserve, and those Arabs who will have to go. “I am the master here,” said Tibi.

If an Arab living in Israel understands that the Jewish Nation returned to its Land and is “master of the house,” here, then he can live here with good neighborly relations and respect. But if he doesn’t think so, if he develops hope to establish an Arab state here instead of the Jewish one, we will show him the door out. The fact that Tibi and his counterpart, former MK Azmi Bashara, who had to flee Israel after he was caught directing incoming Hizbullah rockets into Haifa, are the popular leaders of the Arabs in Israel is not good news. I know that the Arab public, like any public, consists of both good and bad people. I believe in the human race and am confident that as a rule, people prefer to be good. I think that the radical trend in the Arab street and the fact that an accomplice to terror and murder like Tibi has become the leader of the Arab public is first and foremost the fault of the Jews, not the Arabs. It is the Jews who have forgotten what they are doing here. Many Israelis believe that the Land of Israel belongs to the “Palestinians”. They hope that they can buy some legitimacy for robbing the land in Sheikh Munis (Ramat Aviv) by destroying the settlements in Judea and Samaria. It is the Israelis who turned Arafat into some kind of cult figure, so what can we expect from Tibi? The Israeli needs the Arab to allow him

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to forget that he is a Jew. For if it is impossible to be an Israeli Arab, that means that only Jews can be Israeli, leaving us stuck with our old Jewish identity that we have tried so hard to escape. This inferiority complex is the crack into which Tibi and the chorus of Jewish sycophants inﬁltrate the Israeli psyche, allowing him to spit in our faces for the past twenty years. When you understand this, you understand why Israel did not arrest Bashara and accuse him of treason, allowing him to simply escape Israel instead. The last thing that the sycophants wanted was a media-intensive trial of an Arab leader; a trial in which Bashara would have had the opportunity to say, “Gentlemen, you tried to turn me into an Israeli against my will. You gave me rights; you gave me democracy, a seat in the parliament, honor ﬁt for kings and all the perks I could ask for. I am sorry, but I am not an Israeli. I am an Arab and I am proud that I directed

the missiles straight into your homes.” Tibi’s chutzpah stems from the fact that this sly man fully understands the Jews’ identity crisis. He knows that they will always grant him immunity because he holds the key to their imaginary Israeli identity. And then this Feiglin shows up, totally free of the complex, a Jew who is simply a Jew and says to him, “Mr. Ahmad,” (that really upset the interviewer) “I am simply a Jew and you are simply an Arab. No Israeli mask and no “Palestinian” mask. Suddenly the entire foundation upon which Tibi has built his career collapsed under his feet, and he went berserk. Tibi is not my problem at all. When the Israelis will reconnect to their identity, there won’t be any more problems; not with the Arabs who live in Israel and not with those who live outside our country. He who is in conﬂict with himself is in conﬂict with his neighbors, and vice versa. Tibi is the problem of the public that he represents. Because when he and his ilk continue to represent the entire Arab public, then the righteous among them - those who truly want to live here in peace, just like the Jews live in peace in all the foreign countries around the world –are also included in those who claim to be the “masters” here. And if you are not a Jew and you say to the Jews in their state that you are the master here – like it or not, you have declared war Moshe Feiglin is head of the Manhigut Yehudit [Jewish Leadership] faction in the Likud party and a former prime ministerial candidate in the Likud primaries.

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Israel’s Efforts to Disperse Population Prove Largely Unsuccessful

Judge: Madoff Sons Can’t Appeal MultiMillion Dollar Claim

Most visitors to Israel are aware of its bustling metropolis, Tel Aviv. Standing in stark contrast to some of the other cities in Israel, Tel Aviv oﬀers a quasi-European foothold where malls, clubs, restaurants, hotels, and oﬃces reign supreme.

A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that the sons of ﬁnancial fraudster Bernie Madoﬀ are not allowed to appeal a decision by a bankruptcy judge to permit a $198 million claim against them to proceed.

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he problem Israel faces is that Tel Aviv is too distinct, too unique in a land permeated with historical sites and rolling hills. To any tourist oﬀered a comprehensive survey of the land, Tel Aviv is an aberration, and it is for this reason that many visitors ﬁnd it so profoundly alluring. If you are looking for nightlife, or are interested in experiencing the “fun” that Israel has to offer, then Tel Aviv is the spot.

few years, the NMP has utilized funds to craft their objectives and to suitably present them to the Israeli population, in the hope that their endeavors will prompt large numbers to migrate in certain directions to rehabilitate ﬂoundering municipal economies. However, recent statistics have demonstrated that the expectations of the NMP have been largely disappointed, as populations in thriving cities such as Tel Aviv continue to grow while those in other cities either decline or increase marginally. For

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.S. District Judge William Pauley declined to hear an appeal of the decision in favor of Irving Picard, the trustee who is liquidating Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, in his claim against several Madoff family members including Andrew Madoff and the estate of Mark Madoff, who committed suicide in December 2010. In the 2009 suit, Picard claimed Madoff’s family used the firm to freely enrich themselves, and thus should be forced to turn over the money to the victims of Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. Picard sued Bernie Madoff’s sons Mark and Andrew, his brother Peter, and his niece, Shana Madoff Swanson, all of whom held senior positions at the Madoff firm. Picard claimed that – rather than terminating Madoff’s elaborate fraud – the defendants chose to profit from it. In the ruling last September in Picard’s favor, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Bernard Lifland ruled that Picard could pursue most of his claims against the Madoff family members.

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Efforts to disperse Israel’s population to less inhabited areas, such as Haifa (pictured above) and surrounding cities, have proven largely unsuccessful as metropolitan cities such as Tel Aviv continue to appeal to tourists and citizens.

To many members of the Israeli government, the success of Tel Aviv lies not only in its tourism but in its general economic productivity. With a burgeoning high-tech industry and sporting some of the world’s most renowned companies, Tel Aviv and its suburban areas demonstrate the tremendous economic potential sequestered within the Israeli populace. “Metropolitan Tel Aviv is clearly Israel’s economic engine,” wrote Dr. Maya Choshen of the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies in a recent article entitled “Explanatory Factors for Disparities and Incompatibilities Concerning Population Objectives.” To government officials, Tel Aviv is a reflection of what the country can truly achieve if other economic centers are formed. In efforts to reproduce the success of the metropolis, the Israeli government formulated National Master Plan 35 six years ago, an enterprise aimed at taking the first step in igniting economic productivity in other cities: population dispersal. Research has shown that by simply dispersing the population to some cities, particularly those that lie dormant on the periphery, municipal and national revenue can increase significantly. During the past

example, while the NMP anticipated the Northern district, which extends from Acre to Hadera, increasing from 12 to 12.6% of the population between 2007 and 2020, updated reporting and analysis has shown that, considering the current situation, the number is likely to reduce to 10.7% by the end of the above-mentioned period. “There is a process of negative migration in the northern district,“ explained a follow-up report to the implementation of NMP objectives, “while the plan aimed at bringing about unreasonably high rates of positive migration.” Reports submitted by Professor Eran Feitelson and Orly Ein-Dar Naim of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel and the Forum 15 reveal the job market to be the pivotal obstruction preventing eﬀective population dispersal. Due to a diﬃcult economy and lack of opportunity, large numbers have either settled or are looking to relocate to urban areas such as Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, which hold greater economic prospects. “In the past decade, heavy emphasis has been placed on the rail network, but the Continued on page 38

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Levi Aron’s Lawyer Claims ‘Inbreeding’ Led to Murder In a desperate attempt to prove to the court of public opinion that his client is clinically insane, Howard Greenberg, a lawyer representing Levi Aron, the accused murderer of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky, told reporters outside of Brooklyn Supreme Court after a brief hearing on Wednesday, December 21, that "inbreeding" led his client to brutally murder the Boro Park boy in July. to stand trial and in the coming months a By Fern Sidman Describing his client as a diagnosed schizophrenic who suffered a head injury in his youth, Greenberg claimed genetics gone awry was a contributing factor in the gruesome murder. Asserting that relatives sometimes marry and procreate in Hasidic enclaves resulting in a higher risk of genetic defects amongst their offspring, Greenberg said, "There's inbreeding in that community. That's an aspect of his (Aron's) familial history. It's something that needs to be investigated down to the ground." He refused to elaborate. "It's a very simple case: Levi Aron is either evil or he's crazy. There's a history of schizophenia," said Greenberg. Snatching little Leiby Kletzky off the street last July in Boro Park as he got lost after leaving his day camp, Aron, 35, is also accused of holding him captive for more than a day, feeding him psychotropic drugs, smothering him and then dismembering his body as he kept his feet in his freezer. Aron claimed he "panicked" after becoming aware of the massive search for the child. After being examined by a team of psychiatrists, Aron was determined mentally fit

judge will appoint experts to further evaluate Aron. The sensational arguments espoused by Aron's defense team will most likely by rebutted by prosecutors who will be relying on extensive confessions Aron made to police indicating he knew his actions were wrong as well as testimony from mental health professionals. "My opinion is this guy would admit he shot Kennedy if you spent enough time with him", said Greenberg. Assemblyman Dov Hikind who has represented the 48th assembly district in Boro Park for decades and is in close touch with the Kletzky family called Greenberg "a pathetic ﬁgure." Of the inbreeding remark, Hikind said, "It's an insult to the community. It's degrading. None of this is relevant. It has nothing to do with the situation and is only meant to distract us from the reality of this horrible act." The defendant was not in the courtroom last Wednesday, but appeared via video hookup from jail. Appearing catatonic, Aron was dressed in all black. If acquitted by reason of insanity, he'll be committed to a mental institution for life. If the insanity plea was rejected, Greenberg said, "You can quote me on this. I will quit the practice of criminal law

Attorney Howard Greenberg, in an attempt to sway public opinion in favor of his client Levi Aron, is suggesting that Aron’s insanity may be the product of a genetic defect stemming from inbreeding. He did not clarify as to how suggesting that his client comes from a community of inbreeders would earn him the goodwill of that community.

if Levi Aron is not found insane." Prior to Greenberg joining the team, Aron's lawyers Pierre Bazile and Jennifer McCann were reprimanded by Judge Neil J. Firetog for engaging in highly unprofessional conduct regarding the trial and its details. Firetog censured the two for discussing the case on their personal Facebook pages and leaking information to the press. Aron is due back in court in March and his trial is not expected to start for at least another year.

Earlier this month, the Sephardic Torah Guardians Movement (Shas) introduced a new overseas organization, the American Friends of Shas, aimed at promoting the Israeli party’s views and strengthening their ties with American Sephardic Jewry.

meeting was held on December 4 in Brooklyn, with many prominent rabbis in attendance and eager to unify the Sephardic community under this new political front. Shas was formed in 1984 under the auspices of the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, HaGaon Ovadia Yosef. The party was originally formulated to express the views of Sephardic and Mizrachi Jews, who were disillusioned with their lack of representation in Agudat Israel, the regnant religious party of the time. In terms of their political orientation, Shas has achieved a reputation as a party committed to upholding Jewish, and speciﬁcally traditional Sephardic, values, and endorsement of the Baal Teshuva movement and the economic and social privileges of Israel’s Sephardic population reﬂect the traditional element of their party platform. Though the organization has already had a formal meeting, the central goal of the American Friends of Shas remains uncer-

tain. M.K. Nissim Zeev, one of the founding members of the Shas party, has said that the focus of the nascent organization will be to establish a connection with Sephardic Jews abroad. “Our main goal [is] to have a channel in which Shas’s political views could be expressed in America,” stated Zeev in a phone interview with a local Jewish publication. Zeev said that any ﬁnancial gains would serve to construct and develop American Friends of Shas, while others involved were unsure. Rabbi David Algaze of Havurat Yisrael, who headed the original meeting, opined that funds might be inserted into the Israeli education system, while Rabbi Hanania Elbaz of Congregation Ahi Ezer on Avenue X in Brooklyn suggested otherwise. “The most important thing is to raise money [for Shas],” he said. “Without money, there are no elections.” Rabbi Elie Abadie M.D, of the Edmund J. Safra Synagogue in Manhattan, told of his prior talks with Nissim Zeev and his perception of the organization’s purpose. “As far as I understand, the purpose of the organization is not to raise money, but to raise awareness,” said Rabbi Abadie in a phone inter-

Missing Brooklyn Cafe Owner Found Murdered By JV Staff

Brooklyn Welcomes American Friends of Shas By Joseph Kadoch

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HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef’s political party, Shas, has established an American beachhead in Brooklyn

view with the Jewish Voice. Rabbi Abadie was sanguine about the prospects of having an overseas bastion for Shas. “I am optimistic about American Friends of Shas; other parties have already set up similar organizations in America, and American Friends of Shas will now facilitate the expression of the party’s perspective and politics in the U.S.” While the organization has yet to design an appropriate structure and system of leadership, its formation has already revolutionized the political landscape in Brooklyn. With direct ties to a party in Israel, community members will now have the ability to wield considerable inﬂuence in Israel’s political sphere.

burned body originally found along a rural road in eastern Pennsylvania on November 1 has been identified as being that of 30-yearold Joshua Rubin, the owner of the Whisk Bakery Café in Brooklyn’s Ditmas Park, who went missing the day before after leaving his home in Kensington. The announcement was made after authorities completed extensive DNA testing on the body. Rubin was apparently killed by a gunshot before the assailant set his body on fire. His death has been ruled a homicide. “I’m devastated – he was a wonderful guy,” said Jan Rosenberg, the real-estate broker who arranged the café lease for Rubin. “He just seemed like an open, sweet, loving guy with a lot of energy to do this project.” But Rosenberg added that Rubin had begun to appear overwhelmed by the prospect of running the eatery. She noted that – in addition to being diabetic – Rubin was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. “It’s unbelievable,” commented Mikhail Plotkin, a salesman at an electronics store near the café. “He was a little strange, but otherwise, he was a nice kid. I didn’t see anything out of the ordinary.” According to a long-time neighbor, “Joshua was trying to figure the whole business thing out. Whatever mental illness he had, it was minor, as far I’m concerned.” At press time, police had no suspects in the killing.

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Syria Obtains Advanced Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile From Russia Syria has just revealed that its weapons arsenal includes the P-800 supersonic Yakhont anti-ship missile, purchased from Russia last year. The powerful weapon was displayed during the country’s military maneuvers. Israel had previously lobbied Russia to cancel its plans to sell the missiles to Syria, but Moscow proceeded with the sale anyway. According to defense oﬃcials, the P-800 supersonic anti-ship missile is likely to pose a serious threat to Israel’s naval ships, and it could potentially be transferred by Syria to Hezbollah. During the second Lebanon war in 2006, Hezbollah successfully struck an Israeli navy missile ship with a surface-to-sea missile supplied by Iran.

No Foreign Holiday Tourism for Egypt Foreign holiday tourism is a no-go for Egypt this season, further exacerbating an already limping economy for Israel’s southern neighbor. A glut of tour operators cancelled plans due to the volatile security situation, according to Egyptian Tourism Federation chairman Elhamy al-Zayat. However, there is still a chance things may pick up in a few months, Zayat said, as next year’s bookings have not been touched. “Although the success of the first phases of the parliamentary elections portends stability, the media gave a different impression to European tourists,” he explained in an interview published in the Sunday edition of the daily Arabic language Al-Masry Al-Youm. However, Tourism Ministry under-Secretary Osama al-Ashry added, “All we know is that they have been reduced, compared to before the revolution.” The information was gleaned through a translation by the Independent Media Review and Analysis watchdog organization (IMRA). Leaders of Salafi Islamist groups have expressed the desire to restrict tourist activities in any case, banning bikini bathing suits and the severely restricting the sale of alcohol, among other measures, in concert with Shari’a (Islamic) law. Islamist groups have so far won approximately two-thirds of the vote in the past two phases of parliamentary elections, with only one more stage to go before the process is completed. Presidential elections are to be scheduled for sometime in June 2012.

Finnish Authorities Find 69 Missiles Aboard Ship Transport oﬃcials in Finland say a ship that docked in the Scandinavian country

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earlier this month has been allowed to leave after its cargo of 69 Patriot surface-to-air missiles and at least 150 tons of explosives were removed from the vessel. Authorities said Monday that the ban on the Thor Liberty was lifted Monday but that its cargo remains impounded. Finnish officials discovered and confiscated the missiles and explosives last week during a search of the ship in the Finnish port of Kotka. The officials said the vessel was headed for the Chinese port of Shanghai and that the cargo was impounded because it did not have the proper transit documents. A German Defense Ministry spokesman denied the claim, saying the shipment came from the German military and was part of a legal sale destined for South Korea. The ship’s Ukrainian captain and chief officer remain in custody on suspicion of violating weapons export laws. China on Friday denied any involvement with the missile shipment.

Shalit Deal Prisoners on Iran Tour Arab prisoners released in the Shalit deal, along with Hamas ministers, visited Iran. They were welcomed by the Iranian parliament. They thanked Iran and stressed the importance of the struggle to release all of the prisoners. In their meeting with the Iranian FM they discussed the ‘barbaric Israeli prison conditions’. They added that Jerusalem was the heart of the dispute, and that the Arab world must get rid of the ‘occupation’.

Canadian Judge: No Persecution of Arabs in Israel A Canadian Court has rejected the request of an Israeli Arab to be recognized as a refugee in Canada after claiming he was a victim of persecution in Israel. The court ruled that the Arab could easily have gotten job in Israel and was not victimized by the authorities. The court also established that there is no persecution of Arabs in Israel, and some of them are wealthy and successful.

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Marmara boat brutally clubbed, shot, knifed and kidnapped Israeli navy commandos, who had warned the boat to change its course from attempting to break the blockade on Hamas-controlled Gaza. The commandos eventually were able to overcome their attackers, nine of whom were killed in the clash. Zoabi was on board but was not in the group of attackers. She was not injured. Zoabi belongs in jail and not in the Knesset, MK Danon stated. “She used her parliamentary immunity to support the terrorist attempt to kill Israeli army soldiers,” said Danon. He noted that the Knesset already has suffered from anti-Israeli MKs, such as Azmi Bishara, who fled the country after being indicted for aiding Hizbullah in the Second Lebanon War in 2006. Weinstein said he closed the case because of lack of evidence and witnesses and due to “significant evidence-based and legal difficulties.” MK Danon’s bill would condition a move to expel a Knesset Member on 30 MKs supporting such a move, which would then be discussed by the Knesset Committee. If the panel were to approve the motion, it would need a two-thirds majority – 80 votes – in the Knesset to expel any legislator whose objectives or actions are against the State of Israel or negates it as being a Jewish and democratic country. “This is a bill that would protect democracy from those who use it undermine the country from within,” MK Danon explained. “Zoabi is a fifth column in the Knesset and her place is next to Abu Mazen [Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas] and the terrorists he embraces.”

Police Interrogation for Reciting Psalms A resident of the town of Bat Ayin was detained for interrogation with her children after ascending to the Temple Mount and reciting some verses of Psalms. Arab WAKF regulations prohibit Jews from worshipping G-d on the Temple Mount, and that includes the recitation of any holy verses. The woman was released after interrogation.

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Likud Knesset Member Danny Danon is preparing a proposed law to allow the Knesset to expel any member who supports terrorists or acts to undermine the country. His bill is in response to last week’s decision by Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein to close the investigation against Arab MK Hanin Zoabi, who participated in the May 2009 ﬂotilla sponsored by the Turkish terrorlinked IHH organization. Dozens of IHH members on the Mavi

The Chair of the Ministers’ Committee on the Status of Women, Minister Limor Livnat (Likud), said Sunday that gender segregation in buses that operate within hareidi cities was acceptable. Her statement was seen by militant feminist activists as not extreme enough, and she was pilloried in the press by the extremists. Livnat told Arutz Sheva that in her opinion, “We do not need to go into people’s plates, when the phenomenon [of gender

DECEMBER 30, 2011 separation] exists in areas that are all-haredi.” In areas where a mixed population resides, she said, gender segregation is unacceptable. “I am not talking about Bnei Berak or about Ashdod,” she explained. “I am talking about places like Betar Iilit, where there is no single secular person. All of its residents are haredim and they have a certain lifestyle.” “I do not think that we need to force a different lifestyle on them,” she said.

879 New Homes to be Built in Jerusalem The National Housing Committee headed by Dr. Shuki Amrani, Deputy Director at the Ministry of the Interior, has approved plans to build 879 new housing units in Jerusalem. The new apartment units will be in the outer lying southwest neighborhoods of Givat Massuah, and Manahat, near the Malha Mall.

Second Temple Era Seal Unveiled The Israel Antiquities Authority held a special press conference in Jerusalem’s City of David on Sunday to unveil a rare coin from the Second Temple era. The cartouche – or seal – never seen by the public before, is the size of the modern New Israeli Shekel coin and bears the Aramaic inscriptions “it is pure” and a two-letter abbreviation for the name of God. It was discovered near the Robinson’s Arch at the southwestern corner of the Temple Mount. Archeologists say the soil layer above the Herodian road where the seal was found was dated to the first century BCE. Archaeologist Eli Shukron of the Antiquities Authority, and Professor Ronny Reich of Haifa University, who oversaw the excavation, explained to reporters the significance of the coin. “This is the first time an object of this kind has been found. It is direct archaeological evidence of Jewish activity on the Temple Mount during the Second Temple era,” they said. “Products being brought to the temple had to be stamped pure – which is what this seal was used for,” they added. Such seals are mentioned in the Mishna and discussed in the Talmud – but the cartouche unveiled today does not match any of the four inscriptions included in extant texts. “What we know is brought down from the surviving literature,” the archeologists said. “Here archeology has brought us something new.” Minister of Culture Limor Livnat and Minister of Education Gideon Saar joined dozens of students for the unveiling. Saar said, “The seal shows the deep connection of Israel to the City of David. It is

DECEMBER 30, 2011 important excavations like these that demonstrate our bond to Jerusalem. Everything uncovered here strengthens us.” In addition to the seal other artifacts were discovered dating to Second Temple period, and some to the days of the Hasmoneans – such as oil lamps, cooking pots made of clay, a jug containing oils and perfumes, as well as coins of the Hasmonean kings such as Alexander Jannaeus and John Hyrcanus.

92,000 NIS for Dog Tail Amputation According to Israel’s Law of Prevention of Animal Mistreatment it is prohibited to cut into living animal tissue like ears or tails for aesthetic purposes. The Ministry of Agriculture recently administered accumulative ﬁne of 92,000 NIS to Rottweiler pup owners guilty of tail amputation.

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Yeshiva Boys Choir Signs with Major Record Label The Yeshiva Boys Choir, a Jewish boys singing group has signed with Universal Music Group, a major music label from the United States. Eli Gerstner, the New York based producer and songwriter for the group praised the deal and called it unprecedented. The choir’s YBC5 - Chanukah has been added to the label’s international distribution. Other major music acts signed to Universal include Justin Bieber, Enrique Iglesias, Kanye West and more.

Former Aide: Ron Paul is ‘Most Certainly Anti-Israel’ A former senior aide to GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul has decided to “set the record straight” in a ‘tell all’ post on the Right Wing News blog – and in the process, has

The Jewish Voice confirmed that Paul wishes “the Israeli state did not exist at all.” Eric Dondero served as former senior aide to Paul when he was a U.S. Congressman from 1997 to 2003, and worked closely with the candidate as an aide since 1988. Ron Paul is not a racist, Dondero wrote. “I never heard a racist word expressed towards Blacks or Jews come out of his mouth. Not once,” he wrote. “Is Ron Paul an Anti-Semite? Absolutely No. As a Jew, (half on my mother’s side), I can categorically say... No slurs. No derogatory remarks.” However, the candidate’s feelings about Israel versus the Palestinian Authority are another matter entirely, Dondero wrote. “He is however, most certainly Anti-Israel, and Anti-Israeli in general. He wishes the Israeli state did not exist at all. He expressed this to me numerous times in our private conversations. His view is that Israel is more trouble than it is worth, specifically to the America taxpayer. He sides with the Palestinians, and supports their calls for the abolishment of the Jewish state, and the return of Israel, all of it, to the Arabs.” The candidate apparently has “no problem” with American Jews, however. “In fact, there were a few Jews in our congressional district, and Ron befriended them with the specific intent of winning their support for our campaign,” Dondero wrote.

Top Army General: We Can Successfully Attack Iran Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staﬀ Martin Dempsey said last week that the United States can successfully attack Iran, if necessary. His biggest worry is that Iran will “miscalculate our resolve. Dempsey, speaking to CNN during a worldwide tour, spoke one day after Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta warned that

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the American government will not allow Iran to produce a nuclear weapon. He said that if Iran continues to enrich high-grade uranium, it could produce a nuclear weapon within a year, an estimate formerly given by Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. “My biggest worry is they [Iran] will miscalculate our resolve,” Dempsey said in Afghanistan. “Any miscalculation could mean that we are drawn into conflict, and that would be a tragedy for the region and the world.” Besides repeating the often-used phrase“ all options are on the table,” General Dempsey went one step further and declared, “I am satisfied that the options that we are developing are evolving to a point that they would be executable if necessary.” It was the most blatant warning made regarding Iran’s growing nuclear threat. General Dempsey said the United States will continue to gather intelligence against Iran despite the recent loss of a surveillance drone that Iran captured. Concerning Israel, he said that the two allies share intelligence but that Israel will not necessarily consult with the Obama administration if it decides to attack Iran on its own. “We are trying to establish some confidence on the part of the Israelis that we recognize their concerns and are collaborating with them on addressing them,” he said. The general also expressed fears that if Iran were to obtain nuclear capability, it would spark a nuclear arms race involving other Middle East countries, beginning with Saudi Arabia.

Jewish WW I Hero Slated for Posthumous Honor Sgt. William Shemin was a hero in WWI but anti-Semitism in the U.S. may have blocked the Jewish soldier’s his receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor – until now.

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The United States Congress has passed a bill, originally called the “William Shemin Jewish World War I Veterans Act,” which allows for the review of military service records of Jewish American soldiers who previously were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross but not the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the United States. President Barack Obama is expected to sign the bill into law shortly. Shemin was the son of a Russian immigrant to the United States when he volunteered to ﬁght in the First World War. In a ﬁerce battle in rural France, with his commanders having been killed or seriously wounded, he dashed between the trenches to rescue wounded comrades. His daring act cost him a bullet wound in the head, causing him lifelong hearing problems and trauma. "He distinguished himself by excellent control of his platoon at every stage of the action and by the thoroughness at great personal danger at which he evacuated the wounded," according to the battle report submitted three months later by the division commander. Shemin was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest U.S. military decoration, but his daughter said that he and others felt he was denied the Medal of Honor because he was Jewish. "It is important that Jewish Americans like Sergeant Shemin have the opportunity to be recognized for their acts of bravery in defense of our nation," said the bill’s sponsor, Missouri Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer. The United States has awarded 464 Medals of Honors for World War II heroes, but only three of the recipients were Jewish although approximately half-million Jews served in World War II. Similar, only three Jews received the Medal of Honor for actions in World War I.

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JFS Super Parenting Program SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012 AT 9:30 AM LOCATION: TIFERETH ISRAEL 180 PASSAIC AVENUE • PASSAIC, NJ 07055 How to REALLY listen to your kids - When to oversee and when to overlook. Informative workshops with JFS counselors and a keynote speech by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon, renowned psychotherapist and lecturer. Event is free of charge and includes light refreshments.

Women's and Children's HEALTH Programs SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 AT 11:00 AM LOCATION: TORAH CENTER OF HILLCREST 171-05 JEWEL AVE, QUEENS, NY Contemporary Women's Health and Well Being by Dr. Jessica Jacob, and Keeping your Children Healthy in the Winter Months by Dr. Rachelle Meth $15 suggested donation Refreshements will be served. Women only.

For more information or to register, please contact Nora Shapiro at shapiron@ujafedny.org or 1.914.761.5100 ext. 122.

American Friends of Likud Annual Gala TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 6:30 PM LOCATION: THE PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE 87TH ST & MADISON AVENUE, MANHATTAN AFL’s annual gala will be held January 24th, 2012 at the Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City. Honored Guests & Award Recipients include: Hon. Donald Rumsfeld, Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Menachem Begin Award for Political Courage Hon. Moshe Ya’alon, IDF Lt. Gen. (ret.), Israel Vice Premier and Minister of Strategic Affairs AFL Award for Outstanding Service in Defense of the Jewish State Hon. Dr. Yuval Steinitz, Israeli Minister of Finance AFL Award for Excellence in Government Revital Azulay AFL Young Leadership Award 6:30 PM – VIP Reception 7:30 PM – Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony Dinner Chairs: Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie, Ken & Nira Abramowitz, Daniela Bar Illan, Dr. Julio Messner, Dr. Gerald Platt, J. Phillip Rosen, Martin Sanders, Sharon Tzru Couvert: $1,000 SPACE IS LIMITED – RESERVE NOW Please call: 212.308.5595 or e-mail info@aflikud.org or visit our website at www.aflikud.org. Revital Azulay AFL Young Leadership Award 6:30 PM – VIP Reception 7:30 PM – Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony Dinner Chairs: Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie, Ken & Nira Abramowitz, Daniela Bar Illan, Dr. Julio Messner, Dr. Gerald Platt, J. Phillip Rosen, Martin Sanders, Sharon Tzru Couvert: $1,000 SPACE IS LIMITED – RESERVE NOW Please call: 212.308.5595 or e-mail info@aflikud.org or visit our website at www.aflikud.org.

Intersecting Streams: Jews in Emma Lazarus' New York

SHUVU 21st Annual Dinner

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM LOCATION: MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE 36 BATTERY PL, MANHATTAN

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012, 5:30-10:00 PM LOCATION: THE PALACE 780 MCDONALD AVENUE, BROOKLYN

Professor Hasia Diner, NYU, and Professor Aviva Ben-Ur, UMass, Amherst Emma Lazarus’ lifetime was a period of change and challenge in the American Jewish world. Diner and Ben-Ur assess what the Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish communities in late 19th-century New York shared and where they diverged. Cost: $10, $7 students/seniors, $5 members For more information, call 646-437-4202, or see website: www.mjhnyc.org

The annual dinner for Shuvu Chazon Avrohom is right around the corner! For further information call the Shuvu oﬃce 718-692-3434 or email Info@shuvuusa.org

Lecture: Treasures of the Cairo Genizah SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2012, 7:30 PM LOCATION: CONGREGATION AHAVAS ISRAEL 181 VAN HOUTEN AVENUE • PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY 07055 Treasures of the Cairo Geniza, with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Sixth Annual Sports Talk THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 7:00 PM VENUE: THE RITZ-CARLTON, WESTCHESTER 3 RENAISSANCE SQUARE WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601 We cordially invite you to join us at the Sixth Annual Sports Talk. Join together with professionals in the Westchester business community and learn about the vital work of UJA-Federation. Featuring Guest Speaker Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Host of Sirius XM radio’s “Mad Dog Unleashed” The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, Three Renaissance Square, White Plains, New York Valet Parking included. After-Party Texas Hold ’Em Enjoy our new rec lounge with pool tables, pop-a-shot, and foosball. Immediately following the Sixth Annual Sports Talk. There is no charge to attend the after-party.

Singles Event: Wine and Cheese Tasting FEBRUARY 11, AT 8:30 PM LOCATION: TEANECK, NEW JERSEY FOR MODERN ORTHODOX Second Time Singles or those open to dating Men and women with children Ages 32-48 A light dinner will be served. Admission:$35 To register, e-mail bergenconnections1@gmail.com

Woody Allen - Discussion and Film Screening: Radio Days DATE: TUE, FEB 21, 2012, 8:00 PM VENUE: KAUFMANN CONCERT HALL LEXINGTON AVENUE AT 92ND ST, MANHATTAN "Reel Pieces" Moderator Annette Insdorf will interview Woody Allen, with special guest Dick Cavett, before a screening of Radio Days, Mr. Allen’s classic depiction of the heyday of live radio. Radio Days is Allen's nostalgic comedy—for which he received a best screenplay Oscar nomination—set in Rockaway at a time when everyone was connected by the radio. The wonderful ensemble cast includes Woody Allen, Dianne Wiest, Mia Farrow, Josh Mostel and Diane Keaton. This evening will celebrate the Himan Brown Senior Program, named for 92Y’s generous benefactor, one of the most important pioneers and producers of live radio. Proceeds from this event go to support The Himan Brown Fund at 92nd Street Y. More information available at 92y.org.

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Matisyahu Gets a Kick Out of Chanukah Concert

Jewish Reggae star Matisyahu, clean shaven and appearing perhaps ﬁfteen years younger, was accused of kicking a photographer in the face on December 22.

ebecca Smeyne of Paper Magazine, who was photographing Matisyahu at the second of his Festival of Light Chanukah performances at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, described the kick in elaborate detail. “He looked straight at me, stepped toward me, and put his foot and all his weight on my face, as well as other parts of my body,” claimed Sweyne in an e-mail that she wrote to the Rolling Stone. “It was a slow kick, but when someone’s foot lands on your face deliberately, a kick is how I describe it.” Matisyahu expressed his remorse in an oﬃcial statement to Paper magazine, explaining that he became increasingly “distracted and disoriented” with Ms. Sweyne’s incessant picture-taking and lost control. In a recent posting on Twitter, the social networking site, Matisyahu explained his decision to shave his beard. “At a certain point I felt the need to submit to a higher level of religiosity [in my spiritual quest]…to move away from my intuition and to accept an ultimate truth. I felt that in order to become a good person I needed rules—lots of them—or else I would somehow fall apart. I am reclaiming myself. Trusting my good-

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Celebrities Celebrate Chanukah… Sort Of Though culturally observant Jews are diﬃcult to come by in Hollywood, there are those that uniquely celebrate the festive holiday of Chanukah.

rooke Burke, an actress notably recognized as co-host of Dancing with the Stars, celebrates Chanukah every year along with her husband David Charvet. The couple boasts of the “intimate” nature of

Brooke Burke

ness and my divine mission.” Does that divine mission involve kicking women in the face? Perhaps the time has come for Matthew Miller to “reclaim” his Judaism.

their holiday celebration, noting the moving lighting ceremony and effusive prayers that characterize their observance. Similarly, Burke ensures that her children receive a hefty dose of presents (eight presents per each of her four children) and offers staple holiday treats to the family. “[Neriah, my eldest daughter] loves Latkes,” exclaimed Burke in a recent interview. Scarlett Johansson, well-known for her performance in the critically acclaimed 2003 film Lost in Translation, performs a “Chanukah Mitzvah” annually in tribute to

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safely assume that he has upgraded in his selection of fine wines and liquors. The talented actress and singer Gwyneth Paltrow commemorates the victory of the Maccabees and the ensuing miracle of the oil in a similarly unique way. Paying tribute to her late father, Paltrow has become a distinguished patron of the ice-cream brand Chozen, which offers Chanukah related flavors—ranging from Chocolate Gelt to Ronne’s Rugelach. Mmm, sounds tasty. Selected among the smorgasbord of men by wife Ashley Hebert on the season finale of the hit reality dating show The Bachelorette last August, J.P. Rosenbaum has experimented with Judaism this holiday season and properly introduced his wife

Scarlet Johansson

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her Jewish heritage. This year, the benevolent actress founded the project Neﬀ Hope, which aims to “raise awareness and funds for cancer research.” Though this tradition does not appear to have any authoritative Jewish origin, it is certainly a commendable enterprise! Half-Jewish rocker Lenny Kravitz, praised for the eclectic nature of his musical expression, testiﬁed on the Jimmy Kimmel show that his Chanukah memories extend as far back to the age of seven. Kravitz said he attended a family Chanukah party at the time and proceeded to unwittingly quench his thirst with a bottle of Manischewitz wine. He thought it was grape juice. Though the exact nature of Kravitz’s Chanukah celebrations today have not reported, we can

Gwyneth Paltrow

to the Festival of Lights. “All of my friends in dental school are Jewish and they celebrated Chanukah, but I never did,” Hebert says. “I love it.” Rosenbaum did not sound as enthused. “We have been celebrating the ﬁrst few nights of Chanukah. We lit some candles.” Besides for celebrating Chanukah, the couple has also taken interest in cuisine intimately connected to Jewish cultural tradition: Chinese food. “We did a pre-Chanukah dim sum down in Chinatown with my parents,” remarked Rosenbaum in an interview with People magazine. Evidently, Jewish traditions manifest in interesting ways on the Hollywood scene.

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Hezbollah Expands Fundraising and Operations in the U.S. and Latin America

A series of recent law enforcement actions indicates the depth of Iraniantied criminal activity in Mexico may be greater than previously known. IPT News, www.investigativeproject.org

n October, a Texas-car salesman was arrested in connection with an Iranian plot to kill Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Washington. Prosecutors say officials in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps believed they were dealing with a “large and sophisticated” Mexican drug cartel to carry out the hit. A $100,000 down payment on the hit shows the Iranians were comfortable dealing with the cartel representative, who in fact was a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) informant. Earlier this month, prosecutors in Virginia unsealed an indictment charging a Lebanese man, Ayman Joumaa, with smuggling more than 100 tons of Colombian cocaine with the Los Zetas Mexican drug cartel. Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy in Lebanon, “derived financial support from the criminal activities of Joumaa’s network,” the U.S. Treasury Department claimed earlier this year. Hezbollah has a long history of violent attacks against U.S. and Israeli targets. In 1983 the Lebanon-based group was accused of bombing the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut that killed 240 soldiers. Hezbollah, along with its patron Iran, have been considered responsible for the attacks on the Israeli Embassy in Argentina in 1992 and a Jewish cultural center in Buenos Aires in 1994. Hezbollah also has extensive contacts in Latin America and within the United States. In the plot against the Saudi ambassador, suspect Manssor Arbabsiar allegedly told law enforcement agents following his arrest that “he was recruited, funded and directed by men he understood to be senior officials in Iran’s Qods Force.” While the complaint does not name the Zetas, it describes the cartel the Iranians thought that they were dealing with as having “engaged in numerous acts of violence, including assassinations and murders.” The law enforcement actions come amid a recent report citing Israeli intelligence saying Hezbollah’s funding from traditional state sponsors such as Iran and Syria has declined sharply. That financial crunch may

be leading the Shiite group to build alliances with Mexican drug syndicates and increasingly fund its terrorist operations through profits from the lucrative South American cocaine trade. If true, the U.S. law enforcement actions may further erode Hezbollah’s finances. A Treasury designation, a criminal indictment and a civil lawsuit allege the Lebanese drug dealer Ayman Joumaa is part of a complex cocaine and automobile smuggling enterprise in the United States and West Africa that handles hundreds of millions of dollars each month. Some of those profits are rout-

Earlier this month, prosecutors in Virginia unsealed an indictment charging the above Lebanese man, Ayman Joumaa, with smuggling more than 100 tons of Colombian cocaine to a Los Zetas Mexican drug cartel.

ed to Hezbollah through the Lebanese Canadian Bank (LCB). More than $300 million was wired into the United States through Lebanese financial institutions, according to the civil suit. The money laundering scheme allegedly involves at least 30 car dealerships throughout the country. As part of the investigation, federal agents raided a dealership in Tulsa. “They’re making big time money and it’s going right into weapons acquisition, terrorist training, recruiting, corruption,” DEA official Rusty Payne told Fox News. “Things needed to carry out terrorist attacks around the world. Some of the money is flowing back to the United States, back to these used car companies, to purchase more used cars to ship them to West Africa to sell those at a

profit and then mix those used car proceeds in with the drug dollars.” The growing nexus between Hezbollah and Mexican drug cartels allows the Iran-backed extremist group to make use of drug cartel transit routes to gain entry into the United States through its porous border with Mexico. Hezbollah, in turn, offers Mexican syndicates expertise on smuggling and explosives as well as access to its drug trafficking networks in the Middle East and South Asia. Iran-backed Hezbollah and Mexican drug syndicates share “the same criminal weapons smugglers, document traffickers and transportation experts,” former DEA operations chief Michael Braun told the Washington Times. “They rely on the same shadow facilitators. One way or another they’re all connected.” Braun also alleged that members of Iran’s Quds Force are “commanding and controlling” Hezbollah’s criminal operations in Latin America.

Cases Show Operatives Smuggled In A leaked September 2010 Tucson Police Department internal memo talks of growing ties between Hezbollah operatives and Mexican drug trafficker. It notes an increasing use of improvised explosive devices and car bombs by Mexican DTO’s that suggest a growing collusion with the Hezbollah militant groups which specialize in such explosive devices. Border authorities have also discovered a number of “narcotunnels” along the U.S.Mexican border that are used by cartels to get narcotics into the U.S. from Mexico. “There is growing concern that Hezbollah is providing technology for the increasingly sophisticated narco tunnels now being found along the U.S.-Mexican border, which strongly resemble the types used by Hezbollah in Lebanon.” noted national security consultant Douglas Farah during October 2011 testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. In a June 2010 letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Rep. Sue Myrick, R-N.C., called for “more intelligence gathering” on rising Hezbollah criminal activity in Mexico. “Across states in the Southwest, well trained officials are beginning to notice the tattoos of gang members in prisons are being written in Farsi. We have typically seen tattoos in Arabic, but Farsi implies a Persian influence that can likely be traced back to Iran and its proxy army, Hezbollah.” A series of cases in the past decade offers examples of Hezbollah activity in Mexico: In 2006, Salim Boughader-Mucharrafille was sentenced to 14 years in prison by a Mexican judge on charges related to operating a smuggling ring and organized crime. Boughader-Mucharrafille was a Mexican of Lebanese descent and owned a café in Tijuana. According to the 9/11 Commission Staff Report on Terrorist Travel, he smuggled at least 200 “Lebanese nationals sympathetic to Hamas and Hezbollah into the United States” from Mexico. One of the individuals Boughader-Mucharrafille smuggled into the U.S. worked for Hezbollah’s television channel, al Manar. Trained Hezbollah fighter Mahmoud

Youssef Kourani entered the U.S. through the Mexican border in early 2001. According to court documents, “Kourani surreptitiously entered the United States by sneaking across the U.S.-Mexico border in the trunk of a car.” Kourani bribed an oﬃcial at the Mexican consulate in Beirut, Lebanon, to grant him a Mexican visa. In 2005, Kourani pleaded guilty to providing material support to Hezbollah and was sentenced to 54 months in prison. In July 2010, Hezbollah leader Jameel Nasr was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico. Nasr was reported to have been charged with establishing a Hezbollah network in South America consisting of Mexican nationals with ties to Lebanon to attack Israeli and Western targets. Nasr traveled regularly to Lebanon to receive instructions from the Hezbollah leadership based there. Nasr was living in Tijuana during the time of his arrest. Jamal Yousef, a former member of the Syrian military and Hezbollah agent, was arrested in April 2009 in New York. Yousef ran a weapons smuggling operation involving American assault riﬂes, hand grenades,

The Hezbollah flag. Recent reports have demonstrated the terrorist group’s relationship with Mexican drug cartels.

explosives, and anti-tank munitions. The arms were stolen from U.S. forces stationed in Iraq and sent to Mexico where they were stored for future sale to the Colombian terrorist group, FARC, in exchange for drugs that would be brought into the U.S. through Mexican cartels. Iran and Hezbollah militants are making common cause with Mexican narco-trafﬁckers as part of their broader, more global, asymmetric warfare against the United States. The threat is particularly menacing given Hezbollah and Iran’s active presence and extensive network in the broader Latin American region and state support from governments in Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Nicaragua. In testimony before a House Homeland Security subcommittee, former U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States, Roger F. Noriega, highlighted the danger posed to U.S. homeland security from growing Hezbollah presence in Latin America, including Mexico: “The more broad implication for U.S. homeland security is that Hezbollah—via Iran and Venezuela—has engaged the United States in an oﬀensive strategy of asymmetric warfare on our doorstep. It is aiming to win the mental battle of attrition and the moral battle of legitimacy—particularly with the youth in Latin America. Unless our government recognizes and responds to their efforts, our ability to protect our interests and our homeland will be gradually and dangerously diminished.”

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The Trump Towers in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, represented Donald Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first development in the Miami area.

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KASHRUT

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Kashrut: The Year in Review The dramatic increase in kosher gluten-free products was one of the leading stories in kosher in 2011. Our sources estimate that more than 100 new gluten-free products were released in 2011 and were being used by more than just people who suﬀer from celiac disease. Another major story in 2011 was the growing inﬂuence of social media on the purchase of kosher foods. Social media was responsible for the rapidly growing population of kosher foodies. It was also responsible for an unprecedented revolt in Israel over high dairy prices. By KosherToday.com

osher purveyors were increasingly looking to take their products mainstream to follow in the footsteps of such products as Sabra’s Hummus. Mainstreaming was a major topic at a Webinar sponsored by Kosherfest co-producer Diversiﬁed and was a topic at Kosherfest itself. European Jews dodged more bullets from antagonists to schechita (kosher slaughter) in beating back attempts in the UK, the European Union and the Netherlands. In the US, courts upheld New York’s kosher food laws. Kosher food sales are estimated to have grown by at least 12%, notably in many of the club stores and discounters like Costco and Target. At least 12 chain and independent stores were either renovated or opened in the U.S. in 2011. The newly renovated Madison Square Garden in New York announced that it

Thanks to Occupy Wall Street protesters like this enlightened individual here, the Wall Street Café in Manhattan was forced to shut down shortly after opening its doors.

would have a permanent kosher food stand. The 128-year old Manischewitz inaugurated its new state-of-the-art plant in Newark. Kosherfest 2011 was described by many of the 7000 exhibitors and visitors as “the best ever” in its 23-year old history. Kosher also lost Rabbi Yosef Ralbag, the founder of Triangle K and Daniel Rogov, Israel’s premiere food and wine critic who amongst other things chronicled the rise of kosher wines. It was also a year of the continued dwindling of the kosher Subway restaurants, the latest in Baltimore, and the closing of the Milk Street Café in Downtown Manhattan.

Easy and Delicious Shabbat Cholent for a Cozy Winter’s Night Thank you Leah from CookKosher.com for sending in this fabulous warming meat Cholent recipe! It’s a perfect dish to make our families glad that they are joining with us enjoying a cozy meal inside with the family on a wintery Friday night! Ingredients: • 2 large onions, diced • 1 cup oil (Leah’s sister in law insists that you need the whole cup of oil for this recipe but I would reduce the amount to the most 1/4 cup of oil) • 1 package flanken meat, cut into cubes • 4 tbsp garlic powder • ½ tbsp cayenne pepper • 1½ Tbsp paprika • 1 cup soy sauce • 1 Tbsp onion soup mix • 1½ cup barley • 1 cup mixed beans • 9 potatoes, cubed Directions: Sautee 2 onions on low heat in the oil until softened (about 8 min) Add cubes of ﬂanken on a very high ﬂame and sear the meat until it is browned on all sides. (This locks in the moisture and keeps the meat soft). Drain beans and barley and combine with onions and meat. Add paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, soup mix and soy sauce and mix

well. Cover with water and let it cook for at least 2 hours on medium ﬂame. Add diced potatoes and ensure that the entire cholent is still covered in water. Let it keep cooking on med ﬂame. It should be bubbling all the time. Right before Shabbat, transfer everything to a crock pot and ensure that there is enough water covering cholent at all times. Keep it on low till Shabbat day. NOTE: Be sure to soak the beans and barley overnight before making the cholent. This softens the beans and removes the gas. RECIPE COURTESY OF THEJEWISHHOSTESS.COM

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Subway Super Bowl? Not so Fast! Both the Giants and Jets came into training camp expecting to go deep into the playoffs this season. The Jets, who came up one win short of a dream trip to the Super Bowl for two straight seasons, used the off season trying to fill in the final pieces to make that dream into a reality. The Giants, who won the Super Bowl in amazing fashion just four seasons ago, were hoping to just stay healthy in order to repeat that Cinderella Super Bowl journey of ‘07. By Aron Nafisi

any of the big blue veterans know the hard work that’s needed to be put in to winning a Super Bowl, simply because they did it and won the sport’s ultimate prize just four seasons ago. But since raising the Vince Lombardi trophy on that breezy night in Arizona, the Giants have been hit with an unprecedented number of injuries every season since

then. Even their top pick in this year’s draft, CB Prince Amukama, the 19th pick overall out of Nebraska, broke his left foot before even playing a down and missed the ﬁrst nine games of the season. Pro Bowlers Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora have missed a large part of the action for the past four seasons as well. Regardless, the Giants had two big highlighted games this season when they came back to beat two premier division leader— the Patriots and Cowboys—in dramatic fashion with both wins coming on the road. But then again, they’ve also experienced two embarrassing blowouts at home to the lowly Seahawks and Redskins.

Gang Green was able to smell the Super Bowl for two straight seasons, but unable to taste it as they came up one win short in both AFC Championship appearances. Rex Ryan’s crew believes the last two seasons were a learning experience and that their time is now. The Jets are looking for their ﬁrst Super Bowl appearance since they won it all with Joe Namath at the helm in Super Bowl III back in the magical 1969 season. So they went out and signed former Pro Bowler Plaxico Buress in the oﬀseason who caught the game-winning touchdown for the cross

ﬁeld rivals Giants in Super Bowl XLII. They also re-signed another Super Bowl hero in WB Santonio Holmes as well as bringing back Pro Bowlers CB Antonio Cromartie and Kicker Nick Folk. The Jets won their ﬁrst two games of the season by beating the Cowboys and Jaguars at home, only to follow that up with three straight losses on the road against the Raiders, Ravens, and division rival Patriots. After a week of trash talking, exhausting work outs, and mental preparation

for the big game at MetLife Stadium, the time had finally come. When the drama was finally over, the NY fans saw the road team the Giants crush the home team the Jets 29-14. The highlight of the day came on a pass from Eli Manning to Victor Cruz for a franchise record 99 yard touchdown late in the 2nd quarter. Manning finished the game 9-27 with 223 yards 1TD and 1 INT. While Jets QB Mark Sanchez went for 30-59 for 258 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT’S. Both teams finished week 16 with an 8-7 record heading into the final week of the season in a must win situation to make the playoffs. My wife Nitzah and I along with our daughter Daniella, visited her home town of Indianapolis for the Passover holiday last April. One of our stops was Lucas Oil Stadium, home of this year’s Super Bowl. After a tour of the building and absorbing the feeling of how the arena will be rocking during the big game, I looked at Nitzah told her that the dream of a “Subway Super Bowl” begins now. The Giants and Jets need to meet here in February with us cheering in the stands, and big blue beating gang green at the end of over time!

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New ‘Aeroshot’ Caffeine Inhaler Dangerous to Teens and Youngsters; Hitting NYC Stores Next Week Sen. Schumer: “This Product is Nothing More Than A Club Drug, Designed to Give Users the Ability to Drink Until They Drop”

new and potentially dangerous product that allows teens and children to excessively ingest caffeine in a disposable inhaler is slated to hit store counters in New York in January. The product, dubbed “AeroShot,” provides the equivalent of one large coffee in 6-8 pumps of a small plastic inhaler, which sends at least 100mg of powdered caffeine into the body of the user. The product is scheduled to be introduced to the New York and Boston markets in January without an age restriction on its Using the new ‘Aeroshot’ caffeine cartridge is probably slightly purchase. AeroShot has safer than sticking an actual shotgun shell—which the product so never been reviewed by closely resembles—in your mouth. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and none of the safety and adolescents. The impact of inhaled claims of the product have ever been inde- caffeine on the lungs of children and teens pendently verified by regulators. In a state- has never been examined. In a letter to FDA Commissioner Margament to the press, Senator Charles Schumer raised concerns about the use of the prod- ret Hamburg last week, Schumer urged the uct among teens and children, particularly agency to immediately review the safety in conjunction with alcohol, noting that and legality of the product and compel the the advertising campaign AeroShot uses company to provide adequate evidence to in Europe highlights drinking and partying substantiate its health and safety claims, particularly among children and young among users of the product. “This product is nothing more than a people aged 12-20. Schumer also raised concerns in his party enhancer, designed to give users the ability to drink until they drop and it pro- letter about the potential for the product motes dangerously excessive consumption to be abused by adolescents in conjuncof caffeine among youngsters and teens,” tion with alcohol. Last year, at Schumer’s said Schumer. “The product has never been urging, the FDA agreed to take action to tested for safety by the FDA, particularly stop the marketing, distribution and sale among children and teens, and there are of caffeinated alcoholic beverages after absolutely no controls on who can purchase concerns were raised about how their increasing popularity coincided with alcoit and how much they can ingest.” According to the company website, hol-related emergencies, hospitalizations the “AeroShot” delivers an airborne shot and deaths. In a separate letter sent yesterday to of caffeine powder. The company’s materials claim that the product does not AeroShot’s manufacturer, the American enter the lungs, but rather is dissolved in Academy of Pediatrics also raised concerns the mouth and swallowed. Moreover, the about the inhaled caffeine product and the product is described as “healthy” and “safe” effects of caffeine on developing neurologfor children over the age of 12. There is ic and cardiovascular systems, the potential no evidence on the company’s website to for the product to exacerbate asthma, and substantiate these broad, health-related the risk of physical dependence and adclaims. On the contrary, according to the diction. They also raised concerns over the impact of the powder in AeroShot being abAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), while caffeine has been shown to enhance sorbed by the lungs. “This product, in the hands of children physical performance in adults, these effects are extremely variable, dose depen- and teenagers, can have serious and dandent, and most importantly, have not been gerous consequences,” continued Schumer. thoroughly studied in children and adoles- “The FDA needs to immediately investigate cents. Moreover, because of the potentially this product and work to block it from beharmful developmental and addictive ef- ing sold on store shelves until we known fects of caffeine, the AAP discourages the the health consequences for youth using non-medical use of caffeine by children this device.”

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PARSHA

Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27) The Secret of Jewish Survival Throughout the ages, many have been amazed at the Jewish nation’s survival. Faced with a history of suﬀering, sorrow, and persecution, Jews have met adversity with strong resilience and fortitude. What is our secret? How have we maintained our distinctness and unique traditions? What has been the key to thwarting assimilation into the cultures of the nations? We can ﬁnd a solution in a thought from this week’s portion By Rabbi Boruch Leff Based on the teachings of Rav Yaakov Weinberg zt”l

erhaps the most dramatic story in all of Torah takes place in our parsha. After being sold by his brothers and having been away for 22 years from his family, Joseph reveals himself. The brothers had been unaware that the Emperor who has been tormenting them, accusing them of being spies, jailing Shimon, and potentially taking Benjamin as a slave, is actually Joseph. When Joseph says the words, “I am Joseph!” (Genesis 45:3), the brothers are dumbfounded and speechless. Joseph comforts them with a long monologue and expresses his forgiveness. He also gives the brothers instructions to bring Jacob down to Egypt. Towards the end of these instructions, Joseph gives the directive, “Do not become agitated on the way” (45:24). Rashi explains this cryptic statement: “Do not become involved in a matter of halacha, Jewish law, (so that you don’t get lost) and the trip does not become a source of anger for you.” Imagine. The brothers have just faced the shock of their lives in meeting Joseph once again. Wouldn’t the brothers be contemplating their fateful, incorrect decision to sell Joseph so many years ago? Yet, Joseph is concerned that they would concentrate on Torah study and lose their way back home! Joseph seems to assume that the brothers would naturally turn to Torah study during their travels.

Torah study has united Jews throughout history and has saved us from assimilation. This is truly the secret of Jewish survival throughout the millennia.

While it is true that there is a Mitzvah to study Torah as you travel, (see the “Shema” Prayer, Deuteronomy 6:7, “You shall speak of them – the Torah – while you sit at home and while you walk on the way”,) who would be able to study at a stressful time of soul searching? In addition, now they had to go back and face their father, Jacob, to whom they lied about Joseph all of these years. How would

Haftarah for Vayigash (Ezekiel 37:15-28) This week’s haftarah mentions the fusion of the kingdoms of Judah and Joseph during the Messianic Era, echoing the beginning of this week’s Torah reading: “And Judah approached him [Joseph].” The prophet Ezekiel shares a prophecy he received, in which Gd instructs him to take two sticks and to write on one, “For Judah and for the children of Israel his companions” and on the other, “For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim and all the house of Israel, his companions.” After doing so he was told to put the two near each other, and Gd fused them into one stick. G-d explains to Ezekiel that these sticks are symbolic of the House of Israel, that was divided into two (often warring) kingdoms: the Northern Kingdom that was established by Jeroboam, a member of the Tribe of Ephraim, and the Southern Kingdom, that remained under the reign of the David-

ic (Judean) Dynasty. The fusing of the two sticks represented the merging of the kingdoms that will transpire during the Messianic Era -- with the Messiah, a descendant of David, at the helm of this uniﬁed empire. “So says the L-rd G-d: ‘Behold I will take the children of Israel from among the nations where they have gone, and I will gather them from every side, and I will bring them to their land. And I will make them into one nation in the land upon the mountains of Israel, and one king shall be to them all as a king...’” The haftarah ends with Gd’s assurance that “they shall dwell on the land that I have given to My servant, to Jacob, wherein your forefathers lived; and they shall dwell upon it, they and their children and their children’s children, forever; and My servant David shall be their prince forever.”

they be able to have the presence of mind to study Torah at such a diﬃcult time? Very often in Jewish learning, the question is the answer. The more you think deeply about a question, the more you repeat the question in your mind, the more you begin to realize that the question itself leads directly to the answer. The same is true here. How could the brothers learn Torah during such troublesome times? How could they not? We all have various methods of relaxation that we engage in when we are stressed out. Some of us watch or listen to a ball game, others may listen to music. Pious and learned Jews relax through the study of Torah. Even under tremendous pressure, it was only natural for the brothers to search for mental calm in Torah study. This is especially true given that the

Torah is G-d’s instructions for Life and the brothers were searching for speciﬁc Divine guidance as to how to deal with their current travails. They would only ﬁnd it in serious Torah study. Torah study has united Jews throughout history and has saved us from assimilation. This is truly the secret of Jewish survival throughout the millennia. To paraphrase Rabbi Saadia Gaon of the 11th century, the Jewish nation is only a nation and can only be a nation as a result of the Torah. We are not a nation based on land, language, or culture. If ever there would be a time when Jews would stop caring about the wisdom in the Torah, we would cease to be a nation and would quickly disappear to assimilation.

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Hilchot Iter Yad: The Laws of Left- and Right-Handed People The following is the continuation of a series of articles on Jewish law, specifically those that pertain to left- and right-handedness. Tzitzit It is a mitzvah for Jewish males to hold their tzitzit in their left hands, near the heart, during the recitation of Kriat Shema [of Shacharis]. (Shulchan Aruch Siman 24:2) The reason for their being held in the left hand is due to the Posuk (Devarim 6:6) V’Hayu HaDevarim Ha’eileh...Al Levavecha, and these words...on your heart” (ibid.) The tzitzit should be held between the pinky and the ring ﬁnger for the entire Shma, and when reciting the Parsha of Tzitzit (V’Yomer) it should also be held with the right hand and gazed upon. (Mishna Berura Siman 24:4) They should be held in this position until after the words “Ne’emanim V’nechemadim La’Ad” [in V’yatziv] are said. They should then be kissed and released from both hands. (Mishna Berura ibid. quot-

ing the Arizal) Since the reason for the left hand is due to its proximity to the heart, there is no difference in this halacha between righties and lefties.

Tefillin Jewish males [over the age of 13] must don Tefilin every single day, except Shabbat and Yom Tov (and Chol HaMoed according to some). One who does not don tefilin is shunned by Hashem (Talmud Pesachim 113b) One who fulfills the mitzvah of tefilin is as if he fulfilled all the mitzvot of the Torah (Talmud Kidushin 35a). The Tefilin is placed on the weaker hand. (Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim Siman 27:1 and Mishna Berura S”K 1) . Thus, right hand-

ed men place the Tefilin on their left hands and left handed people [who do everything with their left hands] place the Tefilin on their right hands. (Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim Siman 27:6) If the Tefilin was placed on the wrong hand, the obligation has not been fulfilled even b’dieved. (See Be’er Heitev Siman 27:11 and Mishna Berura Siman 27:1 and 24) There is a minority opinion amongst the Poskim that rules that a even a left-handed person should place tefilin on his left hand. Some poskim are stringent and say that

lefties should first place the tefilin on their right hands and then also place on their left hands to satisfy the minority opinion. (See Sha’arei Teshuva Siman 27:7 and Kaf HaChaim Siman 27:31. See also Shu”t Az Nidberu Vol. 14 Siman 33, Ohr L’Tzion Vol. 2 Siman 83:3 and Shu”t Teshuvos V’Hanhagos Vol. 1 Siman 41) The prevalent custom, however, is for lefties to just place their tefilin on the right hand. If a person writes with his right hand but does everything else (eats, throws a ball etc.) with his left hand or vice versa, a Rav must be consulted as to which hand is considered his stronger hand. (Shulchan Aruch Siman 27:6. See also Igros Moshe Orach Chaim Vol. 4 Siman 11 and Vol. 3 Siman 2 , Shu”t Minchas Shlomo Vol. 2 Siman 3 , Kobetz Teshuvos from Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv Shlita Vol. 1 Siman 4 and Shu”t Teshuvos V’Hanhagos Vol. 1 Siman 41) THIS D’VAR HALACHA COMES COURTESY OF HALACHAFORTODAY.COM.

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Vaclav Havel, Friend of Israel At a time when anti-Israel activists are broadening their assault on Israel to also target not only the country but also its foreign supporters, it’s worth noting the principled proIsrael stand taken by Vaclav Havel.

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avel, the celebrated Czech intellectual, dissident and politician who died on Sunday, Dec. 18, was a founding member of the Friends of Israel Initiative, founded “out of a sense of deep concern about the unprecedented campaign of delegitimization against Israel waged by the enemies of the Jewish State and, perversely, supported by numerous international institutions.” John Mearsheimer would slur Havel as a “New Afrikaner.” Other haters would opt for calling him an “Israel Firster.” Considering his support for the ﬁrst clause of the Friends of Israel statement, he’d surely be slurred by some radicals as a sort of “Pinkwasher.” But to most of the world he was a hero

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of the Velvet Revolution, “a friend to ... all who strive for freedom and dignity” and “an inspiration.” And though it was not his most notable achievement, it is notable nonetheless: He was also a Friend of Israel. COURTESY OF CAMERA.ORG

Jacob Goldman, Founder of Xerox’s PARC, Dies at 90 By JV Staff

acob Goldman, the convivial visionary who foresaw the arrival of the computer industry and inspired tech-giant Xerox to commit its resources to the task, died last Tuesday at the robust age of 90. He died of congestive heart failure at his home in Westport, Connecticut. Goldman was renowned for his prescience and perceptiveness; having studied intensively at Yeshiva University and the University of Pennsylvania, he advocated the installment of a research and design operation for Xerox, the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), which went on to produce the ﬁrst modern computer, laser printing, the graphical user interface, and other extant devices. Throughout the course of his impressive career, Goldman worked as a teacher, manager, physicist, and investor at separate times for Ford, Xerox, General Instrument, The Burndy Operation, and other well-known companies.

Known to many as Jack, Goldman was born to Russian immigrants and grew up in Brooklyn. He emerged as a distinguished Jewish executive, ironiJacob Goldman, cally, while working founder of Xerox’s for Ford, a company PARC, died at 90 that had previously last week. aligned itself with the anti-Semitic ideology of its founder. He moved to Xerox after being summoned by a fellow physicist, John Bardeen, and soon encountered resistance in his eﬀorts to expand Xerox’s technological research program to the West Coast. He ultimately succeeded, and preeminent entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates eventually used PARC as a fulcrum to accomplish their unparalleled technological feats. Goldman went on to retire from Xerox and served on several boards until his death.

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Survey Says Consumers are Looking to Save

A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation reveals consumers want to make a habit out of saving time, money and energy with their home appliances.

nd as 2011 wraps up, they’re looking for more tools to help them do just that in the new year. According to the survey 75 percent of consumers ages 18-34 have already taken “green” steps, but they are looking to do even more to save energy, water and money. That’s something companies like Whirlpool say they’re keeping in mind when it comes to product development. “We are not surprised to see that consumers are devoted to living an energy eﬃcient lifestyle,” says Monica Teague, Senior PR Manager at Whirlpool Corporation. “Whirlpool is constantly innovating new products that conserve water and reduce energy consumption in order to help consumers live a more ecofriendly lifestyle.” It’s a lifestyle many are turning to and want more of. And while 78 percent are interested in monitoring their household’s energy use – they’re hungry for more information on how to save. According to the survey, a quarter of those interested in saving are

not at all aware of the energy and water usage of their appliances. Many consumers have already made signiﬁcant lifestyle changes

According to a recent survey, 87% of consumers still pre-rinse their dishes, even though it’s no longer necessary. By scraping and skipping pre-rinsing, consumers can save up to 20 gallons of water per load and by using the dishwasher vs. handwashing save up to 230 hours per year (that’s a 10-day vacation!).

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• According to the survey, 87 percent still pre-rinse their dishes (even though it’s unnecessary). By scraping and skipping pre-rinsing, consumers can save up to 20 gallons of water per load and by using the dishwasher vs. handwashing save up to 230 hours per year (that’s a 10-day vacation!). • Run your dishwasher, washer and dryer late in the evening to avoid the peak hours. • Proper appliance maintenance like emptying the lint trap, vacuuming refrigerator coils and cleaning your washer on a regular basis can help keep appliances running efficiently. • Use pots and pans with flat bottoms that fit the burners. A 6” pot on an 8” burner wastes over 40 percent of that burner’s heat. Using the right sized pot can save up to $36 annually for an electric range, and $18 for a gas range. • Don’t open the oven door during cooking; each time you open the door, you can lose about 25 - 30 degrees of heat. Try cooking with a full oven too, and using the broiler when possible, which uses less energy and does not require preheating.

in an eﬀort to save energy and money. 65 percent of consumers already use ENERGY STAR® qualiﬁed appliances and CFL light bulbs, 36 percent purchase green products when possible and 15 percent actually seek out green products, according to the survey. And consumers seem willing to invest in saving money over time. Almost half of those who took part in the survey, 49 percent, said they would consider paying more money for an appliance if it would reduce their utility bills over time. Replacing appliances that were made be-

fore 2000 with ENERGY STAR® qualified products can help save on both energy and water costs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), replacing a washer and refrigerator made before 2000 with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models can save up to $135 and $40 each year, respectively. For those not currently in the market but still looking to save, there are plenty of ways for consumers to be more efficient using the appliances they already have in their home. PR NEWSWIRE

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Israel Cancels Multi-Million Dollar Defense Contract with Turkey

Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27)

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Amazingly, the Torah itself provides for its own continuity. The world at large has only begun to value education and literacy for the masses relatively recently, around 200 years ago, with the system of free public education. Until then, education was viewed solely as a pursuit for the elite of society. Many religions had special interest in keeping the masses uneducated so as to avoid questioning in their faiths. Jewish education for the masses, however, goes back to the Revelation at Sinai. 3000 years ago, G-d commanded us to

an investigation after the incident revealed that humanitarian supplies were nowhere to be found on board the ships. Moreover, the Israeli commandos who boarded the rogue vessels were attacked by “peace activists” wielding knives, chains, and metal rods. Nine activists were killed in the confrontation, and when Israel refused to apologize for defending itself, Turkey immediately downgraded its diplomatic relations with the Jewish state and recalled its ambassador. In more recent events, as reported previously in the Jewish Voice, the Turkish military decided to do away with an Americanmade targeting system, substituting their

Turkish F-16C Falcon

own, which would allow them to designate American and Israeli aircraft as “hostile.” Ankara has also shunned Israeli made UAV systems. Turkish eﬀorts to develop their own drone aircraft have proven somewhat less than successful.

UJA-Fed Takes Action Following Revelation of $2 Million Theft Scheme Continued from page 9

ball Association Commissioner David Stern – the losses were absorbed by banks and other lenders, including Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, TD Bank, and American Express. “Our donor contributions are completely intact,” stated Leslie Lichter, a spokeswoman for UJA-Federation. “The funds will continue to go to help support our mission, help people in need and engage the Jewish community.” Irvin Rosenthal, the agency’s chief ﬁnancial oﬃcer, said that Nelson had been extensively screened by an outside agency, the standard procedure for all of its employees.

“The background check came back clean,” he noted. “The District Attorney’s oﬃce and the security consultant we brought in to look at procedures told us that if a person has legitimate access to information in the course of their duties, and wants to misuse that information, there is no way you can assure yourself one hundred percent and prevent it.” “UJA-Federation has fully cooperated with law enforcement’s investigation into this matter,” the organization said in a statement. “We have provided all information and materials that have been requested, and will continue to do so until this matter is closed.”

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communities has steadily narrowed. It is precisely this exemplary, if by no means ﬂawless, treatment of its Arab citizens that underlies their clear preference of Israeli citizenship to that of one in a prospective Palestinian state (a sentiment shared by most East Jerusalem Palestinians). This preference has also recently driven tens of thousands of African Muslims illegally to breach the Jewish state’s border in search of employment, rather than to stay in Egypt, whose territory they have to cross on the way. The treatment of mass illegal immigration (hardly the hapless refugees presented by Newman) is a major problem confronting most democracies in the West these days, where there is an ongoing debate about what are the basic responsibilities of governments for their citizens’ wellbeing and the right of nations to determine the identity of those entering their territory. Even more mind-boggling is Newman’s equating Israel’s attempt to prevent foreign funding of Israeli nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) involved in the international Israel de-legitimization campaign – along the lines of the U.S. Foreign Agents Legislation Act – with repressing political opponents by the Nazi regime. What “human rights activists” have been unlawfully detained by the Israeli government, let alone

rounded up and thrown into concentration camps? On what planet does the Ben-Gurion University faculty dean live? But Newman is not someone to be bothered by the facts. His is the standard “colonialist paradigm” prevalent among Israeli and Western academics, which views Zionism, and by extension the state of Israel, not as a legitimate expression of national self-determination but as “a colonizing and expansionist ideology and movement” (in the words of another BGU professor) - an oﬀshoot of European imperialism at its most rapacious. And therein, no doubt, lies the problem with BGU’s Politics and Government Department: the only Israeli department singled out by the international committee for the unprecedented recommendation of closure. For if its founder and long-time member, who continues to wield decisive inﬂuence over its direction, views Israel as a present-day reincarnation of Nazi Germany in several key respects, how conceivably can the department ensure the “sustained commitment to providing balance and an essential range of viewpoints and perspectives on the great issues of politics” required for its continued existence? EFRAIM KARSH IS RESEARCH PROFESSOR OF MIDDLE EAST AND MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES AT KING’S COLLEGE LONDON, DIRECTOR OF THE MIDDLE EAST FORUM (PHILADELPHIA) AND AUTHOR, MOST RECENTLY, OF PALESTINE BETRAYED.

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study Torah every day of our lives. Of course, in order to study, every single Jew had to know how to read and write. So, basic mass education was guaranteed. Torah study and intellectual pursuit was and remains our lifeblood from our very inception as a nation. We want educated Jews. We do not fear or discourage questioning and discussion of our faith and tradition. We believe that a Jew can only be a good Jew if he or she is engaged in serious and consistent Torah study. It is only then that we, ‘The People of the Book,’ can live up to our name. AISH HATORAH

Extell Development’s Gem Tower Adds Major Elegance to Manhattan’s Diamond District Continued from page 14

to a real estate professional involved with the Gem Tower, the floors have extensive light, floor-to-ceiling glass and ten-foot ceilings. “All this should make it very appealing to high-end corporate, financial and legal users,” he said. Insiders believe that the International Gem Tower – slated for completion late next year - could play a central role in bringing New York City’s diamond industry into the twenty-first century. Barnett was recently given the AIA New York Chapter Award for his vision of the city’s future. Extell’s other ongoing real estate projects include Riverside South on the Upper West Side, which will contain more than 7,000 new homes, retail plazas, restaurants and 21 acres of parkland; the redevelopment of the Carlton House Ho-

tel into luxury condominiums and prime retail properties; One57, which will be the tallest residential building in the city and will include ultra-luxury condominiums; the Belnord, a landmark, residential building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side; the W Hotel in Times Square; and the master renovation of the Stanhope hotel on Fifth Avenue into 26 half- and full-ﬂoor luxury residences. Prior to his career in real estate, Barnett worked internationally in the diamond industry. In the early 90s, he recognized the potential of the real estate market in the United States in general, and New York City in particular. With the support of several business associates, Barnett began acquiring real estate assets throughout the country and ultimately formed the Extell Development Company.

Israel’s Efforts to Disperse Population Prove Largely Unsuccessful Continued from page 21

system centers around Tel Aviv,” said Feitelson and Ein-Dar Naim. “So while improving relative access of Tel Aviv, the train system’s signiﬁcance in strengthening the periphery is debatable.” As a result, many are suggesting that the solution to the NMP’s conundrum lies not in spreading their objectives but taking productive steps to tackle the real problem. If lack of economic opportunity is hampering many from settling further from current metropolitan centers, then creating opportunity in peripheral cities is essential if the NMP is to achieve their goals. Since development will certainly proceed gradually regardless of implementation, small steps such as developing urban centers on the periphery or oﬀering subsidies to prospective settlers should be taken carefully and with the utmost care. Incentivizing undesirable areas should be the primary goal of the NMP; promulgating their hopes and expecting ambitious Israelis to follow suit will not bring about results. The current discrepancies between metropolitan centers such as Tel Aviv and peripheral cities demonstrate the plight of the NMP’s un-

dertaking. “In addition to the economic opportunity it offers, [Tel Aviv] also bestows a certain status,” writes Choshen. “Peripheral communities, in contrast, suffer from economic problems, a dearth of occupational opportunities, a low level of public services, a poor image, and, to a large and varying extent over the past few years, rocket attacks and the like. For all these reasons, the periphery suffers from low drawing power and a high level of rejection by the population.” While the prospects of population dispersal seem illusory to some, the implications of such a large-scale movement to the uninhabited areas of Israel cannot be understated. Peripheral cities can fortify the national economy and can open up new vistas to international and intra Middle Eastern trade. “Promoting the periphery and traditional industries is a step towards achieving the Israel 15 Vision - placing Israel among the 15 leading countries in terms of Quality of Life within fifteen years,” mentioned an article released by the Reut Institute a few years ago. Though this vision has yet to come to fruition, repeated efforts to enlarge Israel’s domestic economy will surely be made by the NMP in the future.

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Haniyeh Decries ‘Judaization’ of Jerusalem Continued from page 6

estinian Authority in a bloody 2007 putsch. Tensions with Hosni Mubarak in Egypt and fears Israel would target Haniyeh previously precluded his travelling abroad. Bouyed by Mubarak's ouster, Hamas has sought to capitalize from the gains of Islamic movements at the voting booth in the ‹Arab Spring' and has moved to rally the Arab world against Israel. It has also decided to join the Palestinian Liberation Organization along with its Gaza terror confederates in the hopes of expand-

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ing its inﬂuence to PA enclaves in Judea and Samaria. Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar predicted a sweeping victory when the PA holds elections in May 2012. Fatah and Hamas have both been beating the unilateralist drums and tapping anti-Israel sentiments vowing ‹popular resistance' to garner support in the polls and broader Arab world. Both groups maintain ‹armed resistance' is the only road to an ‹indivisible Palestine' that leaves no room for the Jewish state. ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS

Rabbi Elyashiv Tells Hareidim: No to College, Army Programs Continued from page 6

study and secular academics. Here in the U.S., it is common to see hareidi Jews studying in special colleges, but these religious institutions generally offer practical majors such as accounting and computers with minimal liberal arts. In his letter, Rabbi Elyashiv wrote that “the secret and foundation to the survival of Torah and of those who fear G-d and live a life of Torah is absolute separation from the world of the secular, who have thrown off the yoke of Torah. As such we must protest and warn against all sorts of trends from the outside that seek to harm the pure oil of the hareidi institutions. These institutions must be under the control of the rabbis and must be guided by them, and must exclude all paths that lead to national service, secular studies, or the army, even if they assure a special framework for hareidi Jews. Such a framework will subject hareidi Jews to the control and culture of secular Jews who have thrown off the yoke of Torah,” he wrote. The purpose of all these programs, Rabbi Elyashiv wrote, was to change the nature of hareidi Jewish life. “Thus they (the secular government) encourage all sorts of

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programs, academies, colleges, and the like which promise degrees, licenses, academic credentials, etc., intended to introduce goals and aspirations foreign to our way of life. This is in direct contradiction to the instructions of the great rabbis of previous generations, who battled against all institutions that had these purposes, and removed them from the ‹camp of Torah.' This is especially the case now, where the institutions make clear that their purpose is to change our ways of life, and to instill foreign aspirations – nationalistic and academic – that our forefathers never accepted, bringing us to make inappropriate connections with secular people, those of the ‹culture of sinners.'” The only true path for Jews, said Rabbi Elyashiv, was to “do the will of our Father in Heaven” and reject these eﬀorts. Recently, all of Israel's media were in an uproar over several national-religious soldiers who asked not to be forced to hear women singing as it is against halakha and were punished. It is possible that the rabbi saw this as tangible proof that hareidi soldiers, even in the specially formed Nahal Hareidi unit, might face religious dangers in the army.

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feared for their lives if they were even in the path of the advancing Nazi army,” said Stuart Eizenstat, Claims Conference Special Negotiator.” In the Soviet Union, coming under Nazi occupation was a virtual death sentence for Jews. Those who ﬂed, expecting the German army to overtake their hometowns, will now be recognized as victims of Nazi persecution by the German government, said Roman Kent, Claims Conference Treasurer and a member of the negotiating delegation. Claims Conference Chairman Julius Berman added, “Jews who ﬂed ahead of the advancing Nazis in order not to be murdered were nevertheless victimized beyond imagination. This payment can never bring back what was lost, but it is an acknowledgement of what they endured during the war.” The Nazi occupation in the Soviet Union resulted in the murders of more than 1 million Jews and sometimes eradicated entire Jewish communities. Those who were not shot in cold blood were gassed in vans.

Jewish children victimized by Holocaust

The Claims Conference has long contended that Jews from areas such as Moscow that were in the path of the advancing German military suffered great deprivation by having to flee and should be recognized as victims of Nazi persecution. “They had every reason to believe that they would suffer the same fate as Jews who lived in communities overtaken by the Nazis,” the Claims Conference explained.

An Iran War Scenario - It Could Happen This Way Continued from page 19

lah. Efforts are underway and it looks like a day or two before final signatures. Day 6: It’s relatively quiet along the Israeli borders. A cease fire has been arranged between all warring parties in Israel’s vicinity. Iran is embroiled in a full scale uprising.

It looks and sounds like a civil war. The nuclear cloud has been whited out; the Revolutionary Guards have been demoralized; the Iranian nation has been trying to reap the fruits of freedom, taking it away from the dictatorship of the religious militants. Day 7: The sun still rises in the East. It’s a new spring day. Life will be beautiful one day soon.

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Travel Tips from the Experts as Extreme Weather Hits the U.S. With massive storm fronts and blizzards moving across the country as winter begins, a team of million mile accident-free drivers are taking the opportunity to share their experience and help make our roads safer.

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ith many world-famous personalities spending their winters here, Saint Barts has become a highly coveted vacation spot in the world for those who wish to hobnob with celebrities. The island itself is gloriously beautiful with stretches of pristine beachfront both populated and isolated. With average temperatures of 80 degrees, the island is the ideal sun-filled destination, especially during the cold winter months. Once a visitor has had their fill of relaxing under the coconut palms, there is plenty of exciting activity to be found on St. Barts. The tropical warm waters beckon with opportunities for diving, deep-sea fishing, wind surfing, sailing, or jet skiing. Each individual beach has its own unique qualities. A tiny strip of sand framed by rocky foliage-covered outcroppings and aquablue waters, Shell Beach boasts shelves of

beautifully-formed shells, which make great take-home souvenirs. St. Jean Beach is probably the island’s most well known stretch of white sand, with rentals and charters making it extra-accessible.

Without question, St. Barts is an island of opulence and calm. There is no crime other than the extremely rare petty theft, and the entire island can be explored day or night without any fear of danger. The island’s hotels are highly rated and quite intimate, while the small villas and bungalows along the hillsides oﬀer exceptional accommodations. The prime time for yearly events on this magical island would be January through March, which include New Years, the island Carnival, and an event called the Bucket, which displays many of the world’s most impressive sailing vessels and yachts. The annual New Year’s Eve Regatta has become a huge draw

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for yacht owners from around the world, who flock to St Barts for a sailing event around the island. The “St. Sylvester” New Year’s Celebration at the Quai du Général de Gaulle in Gustavia is the perfect event for the last day of the year – the spectacle offers live music throughout the evening and fireworks on the docks at midnight, with locals and visitors dancing the night away. The cultural calendar continues seamlessly into the New Year with the St Barth Music Festival (January 7 to 19, 2012), which features live music and dance performances by some of the world’s most prominent stars in classical music, opera, ballet, and jazz. Saint Barts’ hotels provide the ultimate in service and amenities – expect to be treated like a millionaire. The hotels offer exceptional views from the rooms and suites, all of which are decorated fashionably. All in all, the name “St. Barts” has become synonymous with exotic beauty and luxurious living – an island vacation that will produce memories to last a lifetime.

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Local High School Students Convene at Yeshiva University for the Great Debate

Dozens of students from 11 Jewish high schools in the greater New York metropolitan area gathered for the 23rd Annual M.T.A. Cross-Examination Debate Tournament at Yeshiva University’s (YU) Wilf Campus on December 18.

tarted by Yeshiva University High School for Boys (YUHSB) English teacher Harriet Levitt in 1988, the tournament, also known as the Great Debate, oﬀers Jewish high school students an opportunity to participate in a large formal debate among their peers from other schools, a relatively diﬃcult task as most debate meets occur on

Saturdays. This year’s participating schools included the Ezra Academy, Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC), Maayonot, Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School, Ramaz High School, Rambam, SAR High School, SKA High School, Torah Academy of Bergen County (TABC), YUHSB and Yeshiva University High School

Rambam’s Michael Rosenfeld and Gary Feder participate in YU’s Great Debate

Shani Pollack and Mindy Schwarts of YUHSG debate Eli Shulman and Meir Freidenberg of YUHSB.

for Girls, with the Jewish Educational Center and DRS High School observing. The Great Debate joins the ranks of Red Saracheck Basketball Tournament, the Wittenberg Wrestling Tournament, and the Yeshiva University Model United Nations as one of the many annual events that exposes Jewish high schools to the Yeshiva University community. Teams either had to argue for or against the resolve that stated “That the scientiﬁc community should make use of results ob-

Betraying Ben-Gurion It is ironic that Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel’s only university bearing the name of the Jewish state’s founding father, and established in the ancient desert he dreamt of reviving, has become a hotbed of anti-Israel propaganda at the expense of proper scholarly endeavor.

of the country, I remained silent; I was not an Arab. When they expelled the hapless refugees, I remained at home; I was no longer a refugee. When they came for the human rights activists, I did not speak out; I was not

by Efraim Karsh

o much so that an international committee of scholars, appointed by Israel’s Council for Higher Education to evaluate political science and international relations programs in Israeli universities, recently recommended that BGU “consider closing the Department of Politics and Government” unless it abandoned its “strong emphasis on political activism,” improved its research performance, and redressed the endemic weakness “in its core discipline of political science.” In other words, they asked that the Department return to accurate scholarship rather than indoctrinate the students with libel. The same day the committee’s recommendation was revealed, Professor David Newman – who founded that department and bequeathed it such a problematic ethos, for which “achievement” he was presumably rewarded with a promotion to Deanship of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, from where he can shape other departments in a similar way – penned an op-ed in the Jerusalem Post in which he compared Israel’s present political culture to that of Nazi Germany. “I will no doubt be strongly

Prof. Efraim Karsh believes that Ben Gurion University (above), named for the State of Israel’s founding father has, ironically, become a hotbed of anti-Israel propaganda.

criticized for compared making such a comparison,” he wrote, “but we would do well to paraphrase the famous words of Pastor Niemoller, writing in 1946 about Germany of the 1930s and 1940s: “When the government denied the sovereign rights of the Palestinians, I remained silent; I was not a Palestinian. When they discriminated against the Arab citizens

an activist. When they came for me, there was no one left to speak out.” Even if every single charge in this paraphrase were true, Israel would still be light years apart from Nazi Germany. But one need not be a politics professor or faculty dean to see the delusion in these assertions. To begin with, which Israeli government has denied “the sovereign rights of the Pal-

tained from unethically performed research.” TABC’s team took first place and YUHSB placed second. “Debate has the power to change students from self-absorbed individuals into deep-thinking intellectuals,” said Levitt. “Once they get into debate they turn into different creatures. They realize that there are two points of view on everything. I notice that students on the debate team in my classes are much more likely to speak up with confidence.”

estinians”? That of David Ben-Gurion which accepted the 1947 partition resolution with alacrity? Or those headed by Shimon Peres, Ehud Barak, Ariel Sharon, Ehud Olmert, and Benjamin Netanyahu, which explicitly endorsed the two-state solution? Has Newman perhaps mistaken Israel’s founding father for Hajj Amin Husseini, leader of the Palestinian Arabs from the early 1920s to the 1940s, who tirelessly toiled to ethnically cleanse Palestine’s Jewish community and destroy the nascent state of Israel? Or possibly for Husseini’s successors, from Yasser Arafat, to Ahmad Yassin, to Mahmoud Abbas, whose commitment to Israel’s destruction has been equally unwavering? There is no moral equivalence whatever between the Nazi persecution, exclusion, segregation, and eventually industrial slaughter of European Jewry, and Israel’s treatment of its Arab population. Not only do the Arabs in Israel enjoy full equality before the law, but from the designation of Arabic as an oﬃcial language, to the recognition of non-Jewish religious holidays as legal resting days for their respective communities, Arabs in Israel have enjoyed more prerogatives than ethnic minorities anywhere in the democratic world. To put it more bluntly, while six million Jews, three quarters of European Jewry, died at the hands of the Nazis in the six years that Hitler dominated Europe, Israel’s Arab population has not only leapt tenfold during the Jewish state’s 63 years of existence - from 156,000 in 1948 to 1.57 million in 2010 - but its rate of social and economic progress has often surpassed that of the Jewish sector, with the result that the gap between the two Continued on page 38

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Brooklyn House for sale 1320 Avenue N 2 Fam House, detached, 3 Bdrms, 4 baths, CAC. Prime Location, center of Flatbush. Call 718 998-2767 FA 2020

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REAL ESTATE 2020 GRAVESEND: East 2nd/ Ave S: Detached large 2 family brick,, basement, 2 car gar. Attached lot Owner 914-552-3126

BUYING, SELLING, OR REFINANCING YOUR HOUSE, COOP, OR CONDO? CALL NOAH D. COHEN ESQ. REAL ESTATE LAWYER “Reasonable Fees, Excellent Results Since 1982” 728 Avenue U – Brooklyn, NY 718-575-6248 917-575-6248

2020

House for sale/ BKLYN, Marine Park. One Family. 3 bed, 2 bath, Pvt. Driveway garage backyard. Call owner for apt Leave message. 718 376-5113

2020

Marine Park: Prime, 1 block from park, renovated, semi det. Tudor home, 3 BRs, 1.5 bths and windows, new porches, ﬁn Basement, driveway. Asking 639.9K. Call owner 917-873-3395 2020

2020 Midwood: $695,000 Great 3BR semi, DR, 2bth, 113 lot. Neuhaus Realty 718-979-3400 www.neuhausrealty.com

2020 Brooklyn/Midwood: 1 Fam house. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bth, LR, DR, EIK. Near Ocean Ave & Ave M. $1900 + Gas & electric. Call 718-894-7728

Crown Heights New York State Public Auction JUNE 22, 2011 Min Bid $700,000 836 Prospect Place, Crown Heights 3200 SF 3 story residence 5 bdrs, 2 bths, 2 car garage fenced yard OPEN HOUSES May 4 & 24, June 9th 11:00am to 2pm Also available at auction Camp Gabriels in the Adirondacks, Schenectady Armory, Schenectady house FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. NYS OFFICE GENERAL SERVICES 518-474-2195 www.ogs.state.ny.us 2020

Midwood: 1325 East 29th St, Stylish, 3 BR colonial with both classical & Contemporary updates. Large rooms at a spacious interior. Accentuate this lovely home. Close to all shopping & houses of worship. Century 21 AMIABLE 718-479-5600 2020

2020 East 23rd St/ Ave S: Beautiful, 1 fam det 3 BR, near shuls, By owner, No brokers. $650K. OBO Must sell. Call 305-751-0412

2020 East 7th Street/ Ave T: Modern elevator building, 1 BR, windowed kitchen and bath, low ﬂoor, shabbot entrance, price $189K. Call owner 917-751-7974

2020 Midwood: OPEN HOUSE Sunday 10/17, 2-4:30pm, 1503 East 22nd St. Detached 1 family with oﬃce, 5 BR, 3 bth, kosher kitchen, parking broker 917-912-8669

Ave L/ E.32: Excellent condition, 3 BR, 1 ¾ baths, modern kitchen, LR, DR, ﬁn bsmt, gar, new vinyl siding, all Anderson windows. Asking $510K. Call James 718-938-3326 2020

EAST NY, BROOKLYN: Large 2 Family Brick, semi quiet block, needs work. Asking low $3K 646-753-1400 2020

PRE-SCHOOL FOR SALE: Marine Park area. Amazing opportunity. Licensed, equipped, all set to go for this year. Call today 201898-8977 2050

2020 Midwood/ Marine Park. Ultra modern s/det brk, ﬁn bsmt, 3BR duplex, $735K. Legal 2F. 917-748-7780 bkr

Marine Park: Low East 30’s S/D, 1 farm, 3 BR duplex, master bath, full DR, full DR, Kosher EIK, ﬁnished bsmt w/full bath, C/A Mic, no brokers. 718637-1386 2020

2040 For sale or rent by owner 10,000 square feet warehouse plus 5,0000 square feet parking lot east 46th street between Farragut and glenwood in east Flatbush 20 foot ceilings move in condition. Oﬃces and huge commercial kitchen with 2 drive in bays! Easy access by public transportation. Perfect for caterers. Next to large jewishoﬃce building! Sale Price - $1.6 million – rent $13,000 monthly. Can be divided Brokers protected call 646-423-4388 stc

2040 Brooklyn Navy Yard best location 5,00 sq ft for rent. Can be divided. 18 Ft hi ceiling. Ready to move in. 917-697-5532 stc

Avenue U/East 4th: Oﬃce for rent in the heart of the Sephardic Community. Avenue U/ East 4th Street, 2nd Floor. Call 917-913-0000 2040

Ave J/ East 13th St. 2 BR apt, Avenue J/ 718-236-3199

2040 OFFICE for Rent/ Bklyn SHEEPSHEAD BAY 2323 Ave U 2nd ﬂoor, 1,600 sq ft Good for lawyers, Doctors, etc. $2,500/mo Small store: $1,000/mo Rachel 718 934-1813 Russo 917 755-6012 FA

Rockaway Beach Great Locale. Good business opportunity near schools, restaurants and express bus stop. Terms negotiable. Year round. Secured. Approximately 850 square foot heated. Owner M-F 9am-2pm 718-261-5381 stc 2040

NEW YEARS EVE RENTING RESTURANT SPACE WITH FOOD & DRINKS OR WITHOUT PLEASE ADVISE BY NOV. 28TH. CONTACT (917) 892-4519 RW 9050

South Williamsburg, Brooklyn Broadway btwn Keap & Rodney Sts. 1100sf + bsmnt. Food OK 1 block from Marcy Av subway line J, M, Z trains. $2995/mo. Owner: 516-695-4204 MK

2040 Marine Park: detached rare extra, 2 family, 3 BR, $695K. Midwood: Semi Detached. 3 BR, 2 bth, $415K. 514 Ocean Pkwy: Co-op, 1BR, $165K. Call Robert 917-399-6374 or 718-646-3600 Coldwell Banker. Mid plaza

VIDEO CONFERENCE ROOM available for daily and/or weekly rentals. 26 Court St. Downtown Brooklyn. Joe Schacter 646-529-3632 2040

MIDWOOD OCEAN AVE OFF AVE M 1 FAMILY SEMI DETACHED HOUSE WALK TO ALL 3 BRS EIK DR LR 1.5 BTHS IDEAL FOR PROFESSIONAL FOR SALE OR RENT. NO BROKERS. CALL 917-445-5293 2035

Apartment For Rent 2010 Brooklyn Room for Rent/ 2010/ Bklyn Room for rent $750.00, Styvesant Heights “First, last, security deposit” backround and credit check. Available now. Call (646) 577-0001. FA East 15th Street/ Avenue I (bold) 1 br apt modern kitchen, 4th ﬂoor walk up $925. No Fee. Call Owner. Call 718575-9600 0 stc

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 3000 Queens/Bronx 3000 Restaurant for Sale 4000 Sq Ft Main St Flushing 646302-1394 MK

RESTAURANT FOR SALE 4000 sq ft Main St., Flushing 646-302-1394 MK

3000

House For sale By Owner One block from beach 133-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd Belle Harbor, NY 11694 Beautiful 5/6 family center hall colonial house. Oversized corner lot with parking for 9 Annual income of $82,800. Asking $1.2 million Call Craig 917-692-8198 stc 3000

OPEN HOUSE – 3133 Rochambeau Ave : Saturday and Sunday. 11am -2pm Great renovations, clea and new ﬁxtures. Near Bronx Botanical Garden, Montifore hospital. – 1 Bedroom $900-$1100 PAUL 917-6594255

2060

Riverdale, 1 BR Apt: Private entrance, patio, wooded area, close to trans, renovated, dishwasher, eatin kitchen. $1190 1st/Last/ 1 mo sec. Credit check required. NO FEE 646-269-0587

1060

KEW GARDEN HILLS: Hyde Park Gdns, spacious 1st ﬂ, 1 BR coop, wd ﬂrs, 24 hrs security, near all. $1200/ mon utils incl. 1 mon sec. Call OWNER 718-481-7752

2060

House for Rent Queens/ Bronx 2065

2010

Medical Oﬃce for Rent CROWN HEIGHTS STERLING PLACE CORNER TROY AVE. 3500 sq ft, willing to divide, 4-car parking, perfect for medical or other prof’l Oﬃces, can also be used as storefront. Owner 718 238-6381 2040

EAST, NY: Kid Kelly boxing gym space available for karate, yoga, aerobics or ﬁtness class. Call 718-495-5710 or 917-589-6568 2040

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 2050 Brooklyn BUSINESS FOR SALE: TRENDY WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE. Brooklyn. Great location. Very busy. Near nail salon. Established clientele. Fully equipped. Must sell – Moving out of state. Great price! Call owner: 347-424-7460 or 718-513-6664

2050

Avenue U/East 4th St: Concession space available together with Love to Dress, behind Coquette Kids. Call owner: 917-913-0000

Boro Park: 1000 – 3000sqft, beautiful space. Serious inquiries only. Please call management. 718-855-2000 or 845-270-1213 2040

Kings Highway East 9th St 2nd ﬂoor coner oﬃce space for rent new c/a 18x42, 750 sf, $1800. Also 18x24 430 sf $1000 Izzy 917-533-7889

2050

Boro Park, 13th Ave: Top location, professional oﬃces for rent. 2000sf and 1400sf for rent, elevator building and parking. 718-438-3736 2050

2050 Rare Oppty! Motel for sale, 40 large rooms with kitckens. Ideal for Yeshiva or institution. Call 917-365-2037

SCHOOL SPACE: 4 large bright clsrms plus gym plus oﬃces. Ave I & Coney Island Ave. Avail September. Call Alice 718-377-4400 or Mr. Weiss 917-301-2898

2040

2050 Boro Park: Beautiful oﬃce/warehouse avail. 1,000-12,000sf. Also 28,000sf avail on ground ﬂr. 12 ft hi ceil. Sep entrance optional. Call 845-270-1213 or 718-855-2000

2040 GRAVESEND: New const 1000sf, full bth, adjacent to physical therapy ofc, ideal for medical. 718-382-8881

House For Rent 2035 Brooklyn

Psychiatrist seeks oﬃce sublet for Wednesdays in Boro Park. Private waiting area necessary. Call 516-330-9776

2040

2220 East 21st Street (Ave T and U ) 1 family, semi detached, completely renovated. 3bR, 2BTH, backyard, garage/ driveway ﬁnished basement. 347-219-7317 stc

2040

Oﬃce For Rent. MARINE PARK OFFICE SPACE. Corner bldg, 1200sq ft. Good for professional/ day care, etc. Delivered vacant. Long term lease avail. $2500/mo + utils. Owner 646-302-5001 or 646-302-5003

Avenue P/ East 29th fully renovated large 3 br apt, new kitchen, large LR, DR, $2200 call 917929-2101 stc 2010

2040

2040 Boro Park 17 Ave/55th Street Mod dental/medical oﬃce available P/T or F/T. More than 2000 square feet. 4 operatories. Fully computerized and equipped. Nice waiting area + reception desk, kitchen and storage room. C/AC and heat. Excel oppty with no investment. Rent negotiable. Security deposit required. Credit check. Lease. Available June 1. 718-435-0045

East 15th Street/ Avenue I 1 BR apt modern kitchen 4th ﬂor walk up $925. No Fee. Call owner 718-595-9600 sc 2010

2040 Kings Hwy/ E 9th: 2nd Flr, corner building, 18 x 24. 750sf, c/9 $1800. Also 18x24 430sf $1,000. Izzy 917-533-7889

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent 2040 Brooklyn

Educational & proﬂ space for rent. 4 Classrooms, 2 oﬃces & use of gym. Corn Ave I / Coney Isl Ave. Bus stop on corn. For info call Alice 718-377-4400 or Mr. Weiss 917-301-2898 2040

2040

Ocean Ave. Street level Medical Oﬃce. 718-236-3199

2035

East 17th/ Kings Hwy: $1800/mo 3 bdrms ground ﬂ ½ block train, bus, school, shops, back garden parking (extra) credit check no smoking pets ok call Rich 718627-0250 no fee sc 2010

2010 Sheepshead Bay E 24th St, Av X Newly renovated 1 Bd Bsmt apt in quiet neighborhood. New Kit, New Bath, w/d, dishwasher. Credit check a must. $1100/month. 718-376-1833

AVE T AD WEST 4TH (BOLD) APARTMENT FOR RENT NEWLY RENOVATED 1BR, LR, EIK, CLOSE TO SUBWAY AND F TRAIN SHOPPING AND MORE $1300/MO AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY CALL OWNER 718-266-0496 COUPLE MATURE PREFFERED 2010

Bensonhurst 4 newly renovated large rooms 2BR call 718-259-1654 Leave message 2010

CO-OP FOR SALE $175 2BR 1 BATH CO-OP 144 B. 121 ST BEACH BLOCK BY OWNER NO BOARD APPROVAL CAN BE IN BEFORE SUMMER ENDS 650 SQ FT 11 WINDOWS HIGH CEILINGS WOODEN FLOORS GALLERY KITCHEN WITH NEW APPLIANCES AND CABINETS $642 MAINT. INCLUDES PARKING TAXES HEAT AND WATER QUIET 7 UNIT BUILDING. STEPS FROM THE BEACH CALL DENISE 347-727-6994

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent 3060

2065 BAYSIDE 2 Family House 2 Bedroom, LR, EIK, 1 full bath, attic, storage area & laundry room connection. Heat included. $1650 mo. 718-229-3675 917-6746412 MK

Queens/Bronx 3060 HUB Area of the BRONX4 stories Mixed Use Property Lg 1st ﬂ Comm & 3 2 bdr apts. Asking $425K neg. Morrisania Sect. of the Bronx 47 Units 6 storey multiple dwelling Asking $32M neg. For further info contact: Broker 646-721-4736

Apartment For Rent 2080 Queens/Bronx Little Italy New Constr 3Br carpeted 2Ba, Lr/ Dr combo, hdwd ﬂrs thru-out D/W nr all, $1850mo., 1mo rent & sec. Owner 917-731-5196 or 917-405-8814 MK

2080

EAST TREMONT AVE: STORE FOR RENT. Top retail location, high pedestrian traﬃc, 3000sf, can be divided. For details: Raﬁ 718-364-1400 or 347-495-0614 3060

2080 Far Rockaway Bayswater garden style apts quiet residential area. Near shops, transportation, beach rent stabilization spacious newly renovated kitchen 1 br $975 1st month rent free agt 718-657-1085 stc

Apartment For Sale 2060 Queens/Bronx KEW GARDEN HILLS Sunny corner 2BR coop, walk to schools/ shopping/transp., renov EIK & bth, hdwd ﬂrs & closets, Ask $199K neg. 718-551-1528 MK 2060

Kew Garden Large sunny 2BR condo on 2nd ﬂoor EIK, modern bathroom, corner unit, low mainteneance, $348K. Call David EXPERT REALTY 718-344-5400 stc

2080 Kew Garden Hills (bold) newly renovated 3 Bedroom hardwood ﬂoors ﬁnished basement 3 Bedroom 2 .5 bath, private driveway, 68th avenue and street 26000/mo 917-601-6921 stc

2060

2060 Apt For Sale/ Bronx NY Riverdale/Cityline. Large 1 bdrm, Lr, Dr, Eik, nr shopping and transportation & worship. Low maint, by owner. (914) 969-4187 FA

Kew Garden Hills: Jewel/Main Street 2 bedroom basement. seperate entrance. Full kitchen modern bath. near transportation, shuls, shops. Queens College. Many windows. Shomer Shabboos Utilities included. 718-5584190 or 718-581-6148

2080

2010

BEDFORD AVE AREA 2 FAMILY DETACHED 50 X 100 BUILT 27 X 57 7 BDS, CENTRAL AIR, PRIVATE DRIVE $1.8MILLION ALSO MIDWOOD EAST 20S 1 FAMILY DETACHED PRIVATE DRIVE CENTRAL AIR 4BDS 3.5BA PARQUET FLOORS GRANITE LUXURY ALSO OFF AVENUE N 1 FAMILY 4BD 4 BA DETACHED NEW BRICK CUSTOM LUXURY DETAILS MIC BROKER 917-676-5152

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REAL ESTATE 2080 FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR RENT, RIVERDALE SKYVIEW ON THE HUDSON FURNISHED. ONE (1) Bedroom Apt.Doorman –Internet-TelUtillities-$1300. A Month (843) 235-3434 – Email: jlmacary@gmail.com See Web ID NS110928735 of the NY Times RW

Rockaway Park 2BR basement apt, fresh paint and carpet, EIK, parking available, coin operated laundry. $1150 includes utilities references required owner 347-415-6808 stc

3020 Kew Garden Hills 137-78 70th Rd beautiful attached 3 brs, renovated call for appointment, Linda Summit RE 347-730-9907 stc

Belle Harbor 2nd from ocean 60x100 Views galore! 5800sf 4 Brs, WB frpic, cust ElK 3.5 bths call for details & appt…$1.9m L.Keating Realty 718-945-9267

2080

Belle Harbor basement available with spacious kitchen & LR. Private entrance, personal washer/dryer. Can be furnished. Call 718-474-2557 stc

2080

House For Rent 5060 Long Island RENTAL WANTED/ 9050/ LONG ISLAND Seeking house for rent Lawerence/ Cedarhurst from December 21-28. Please call 516 204-4952. FA Woodmere Park, 1 family ranch 4BR 2 full bths, backyard gar MIC Prime location $3,000/mo 646-773-3111 stc 9080

1 3 room apt – 1 BR both have 1 bedroom in a 2 room apt with 1 BR. Gas & electric included. 2 Rooms/ $850/ Mo. Call 718-350-5867

2080

FARMINGDALE MINT 2BR’s AC, W/D, Modern Kit. Balcony, Private yard, Garage, Parking, Available 9/15 $1800/mo 516-795-1810

5065

2080 Kew Garden Hills Beautiful sunny large 1 BR near queens, college and Q65. 24 hour security elevated $1375 602-717-0163

Far Rockaway: 2BR, 1st FL, porch & patio, own thermostat, near shuls & schools. Avail Nov 15th. 516-643-9204

5000 Melville Condo For Sale by Owner (62 and older). 2-Bedroom/2- Full Baths unit is big & bright with walk-in closets. Totally upgraded with granite, tile & more. VERY LOW TAXES & Maintance costs. Gated community has Private parking. Clubhouse has pool, ﬁtness, kitchens & more. Five minutes from restaurants, parkways, shopping, golf course, Republic Airport. Forty-ﬁve minutes to N.Y.C. or The Hamptons $469,000. Call 516-456-6445 or lindaann919@yahoo.com

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 5080 Long Island CANDY / ICE CREAM/ COFFEE SHOP: Eastern Long Island, Busy, Great Buy. $139,900 516523-4678

5080

5080 Central Ave, Lawrence: 3000sf good condition, busy corner. Parking attached. Approved for food establishment. Call 917-975-7062

House For Sale 5040

North Woodmere: All new 2 BR apt heat & electric included. Shomer shabbot. Close to Shuls and shops. 917-642-7879 Shay 5065

WOODLAWN Studio Coop Apt in elevator secure building $725 / month 516633-3368 2080 Rockaway Park: Furnished rooms, 1 block from beach. Kitchenette, close to A train. All utilities $750/Mo Call Agent 516-297-1534

Washington Heights: Easy access to transportation, next to Ft. Truimph Park. Internet access, 6 months only, no couples, Women only. 1 BR room for rent. Call 646-305-7678

Amagensett Dunes 400 feet to ocean beach Access. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. AC. Labor Day. $50, 000 or avail monthly. Call: 631-655-9319

Apartment For Rent

2080

2080 Main St/ 70 Ave: 2 BR apt, good condition, EIK, 2nd ﬂr, no smoking, no pets. Avail immediately. 718-757-4433 -After 5pm

House For Sale 3020 Queens/Bronx 2 FAMILY with 1000 sf Lot 148-06 Linden Blvd R3 Zoning $585K 516-244-5087 MK

3020

Forest Hills Gardens Townhouse, 4BR, LR, with ﬁreplace, FDR, large backyard, carpet $895K OBO owner 718-216-2555 stc 3020

House For Sale By Owner One block form beach 133-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd Belle Harbor, NY 11694 Beautiful 5/6 family center hall colonial house. Oversized corner lot with parking for 9. Annual income of $82,800. Asking $1.2million. Call Craig 917-692-8198 stc

Long Island Plainview, NY 3bdrm + oﬃce/-guest bdrm. Lg Eat in Kitchen, seperate DR, 3Bth on main level of 2 family house. Shared lg inground pool & lg deck. Call 631-786-9906 Oakdale/55+ Condos. New construction on Oakdale Bohemia Rd. 2 BR, 2 ba, models now open from $385,000. 631-472-2242 Bayswater: Brand new construction, 3BR in detached house. Marble / granite kitchen and bath. Stainless steel appliances. Video/intercom. Near shuls. No pets. No smoking. Shomer Shabbat $1650 Call owner: 718-581-6147

3000

Far Rockaway Empire Avenue brick colonial 10 rooms 4 bths basement balcony $850K negotiable EXIT RE 212-470-3856 stc

Long Island Woodmere: C/H col on ABC St. 6BR, 5 full bths, full kosher kitch, wood ﬂoors throughout, full ﬁnished basement with BR. Total house Renovation in 2004. Call 516-640-8646 5000

3020

Atlantic Beach 2BR, 1.5 bth Condo, Patio CAC Walk to Private Beach, Boardwalk + Temple Private parking, Low Main. $399K 516-5967305

Staten Island STATEN ISLAND HOUSE FOR SALE// ROYAL OAKS “The best house in the best borough of the best city in the best country in the world” GO TO www.FRENCHMANORON4020

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House for Sale/Rent/Long island. 4 bdrm, 3 bth, ﬁn bsmnt, large property close to Chabad shule. (516) 603-2305 Cell. FA

DUTCHESS COUNTY DALTON FARM – 1400 SQ FT TOWNHOUSE Furnished, 2 BDRM / 1.5 BTH, Country Setting (2) Floors, Garage, A/C, Fire Place, Pool, Tennis. Equestrian Area on Site. One Hour North of White Plains. $160./Month Fee. Taxes $7K $258,000.00. Contact (914) 472-3651

6090

6090 Monticello, NY: 23 acres, 5 ranch houses on property + one main house with 6 apartments, swimming pool, underground pool and electric cables, well water, walking distance to walmart and shul. 718-848-6974 cell: 917-601-3002

Apartment For Sale 3080

For Rent 6080

5040

Central Islip/ Hauppauge: LG 1 BR ground ﬂoor, no pets/ cats, W/D, AC, near NR, RR, exit 57, LIE, 1200/mo+ Security deposit. Includes gas/heat/water. Owner 631-757-6959 5065

5040 Cedarhurst 3BR, 2.5 baths, new EIK, den, ﬁnished basement, central air, new roof. Near shuls, young frum crowd. Near Sephardic & Ashkenazi shuls Call owner 516-569-9243 stc

Property For Sale 5070 Long Island 5070 CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE Desirable single plot at Mount Ararat, Long Island. Price Negotiable. Call 646 249-5612 8095 Hewlett 4BR cape beautiful wood ﬂoors EIK large ﬁnished basement, 1 block from yeshiva Walk to trash and town Sale $299K or for rent 347-539-1332 or 718-938-4517

GREAT NECK land for sale, 3 res lots on wooded pvt cul-de-sac. Builders/ principals only. 516443-2700 5070

Cedarhurst Modern updated 3Br, 1.5Bth ,gourmet kitchen ,hardwood floors ,basement, large yard, Low Taxes $399K Updated Brick SH Colonial 4Br, 2.5Bth ,jacuzzi, kitchen w/granite & SS appliances,hardwood floors, finished basement,detach garage $525K Owner 631-835-6077

Long Island Large decorative ballroom with glatt kosher kitchen available for rent. Nassau/sufolk border 350 guest capacity 516-987-1979 or via emailc*trr62@ gmail.com stc 6060

L.I. Homes for Sale HEMPSTEAD Legal 2 family $190K Bayshore 3Bd home $175K Deer Park 5 bd home $205K Call for private showing, Morning Star Realty One, Alejandra, 631-484-1997

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent 4060 Staten Island (New Dorp) 2000 sq ft oﬃce space. Near train.Convenient to all. Pat 646-369-9457 Port Richmond-3 oﬃce suites w/reception area. All brand new, fully renovated C/A. full bsmt 2,700ft w/dual bthrms, new carpet. Please call: 347-424-7809

SEAFORD RENT 2400SF Below Market Value, Merrick Rd, 3 mons/NO CHARGE, prime local, Busy area, Parking, Ideal for Oﬃce/Retail. OWNER 516-735-6288 MK

Apartment For Rent 3065 Staten Island LOFT FOR RENT STATEN Island/ NY Do business and live in Same location or just Do business (718) 815-0033 FA 3065

MASSAPEQUA for Rent 3 oﬃces, Showroom, Storage, oﬀ street parking $1400/mo + electric 516-541-5656 MK

MASSAPEQUA For Rent 3 Oﬃces, Showroom, Storage, oﬀ street parking. $1400/mo plus electric 516-541-5656 MK 5080

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 4060 NY State Liberty, NY – 2 – Story comm. Bldg for Retail or Warehouse On Main St. Surrounded by municipal parking. 2 x 5000sqft. Originally was a super market. $300,000/neg. Ask owner about ﬁnance options. 914-584-2982

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WADING RIVER RETAIL SPACE Wading River Dry Cleaners for Rent Available Aug 1st busy shopping center. Belinda 631-929-8400 6000

COMMERICAL PROPERTY FOR LEASING OR SALE ULSTER COUNTY KINGSTON NY – REPUTABLE HISTORIC PROPERTY Perfect for Corporate Relocation. Great Location, near all Highways. Previously Operated by IBM, 212,000 SQFT. Extremely Low Operating Cost. Willing to Neg. For Leasing/ Sale for more info. Contact (917) 892-1090 Ali

Property For Sale 6090 NY State 9050 Beth David Cemetery Elmont , NY save 50% oﬀ cemetery list. Choice location. $2500 each (the 5 plots available are together) with discounts for multiple plots. Call 718-541-1251 or e-mail:penguin@bway.net

Restaurant for Sale Well Established Full Service Restaurant on 1 Acre in Beautiful Catskill NY $800,000 Contact Jimmy 518 755-0810. See Full Ad on Craigslist: http://newyork. craigslist.org/mnh/ bfs/2512014411.html. View our website at: www.tatianasitalianrestaurant.com 6090

Airmont spacious 4-6 brs 4 bths 1985 col with ﬁnished basement for a total of 3000sf on ½ acre 449K, Wesley hills (bold) under construction 4300sf 6br 5.5bth cust kitchen and cess kitchen area 1st ﬂoor guest suite $749K Pomona (bold) light bright 3br, 2bth expanded ranch newer kitchen, cath glasses sun room on nearly 2 acre $359K call Laurie 845-369-1411 stc

6060

HOUSE FOR SALE, UPSTATE NEW YORK SWAN LAKE – 1800s Colonial Home, 11 Rooms, 4 BDRMS/2.5 BA 1900 SF, on One (1) Acre, Full Basement, 1 Car Garage with Storage, Fenced Yard, Extra Lot & Bungalo Included $350,000.00 Contact (845) 701-5517 6060

6060 COMMERICAL PROPERTY FOR SALE, UPSTATE NY MOBILE HOME PARK FOR SALE IN ULSTER COUNTY, NY 9 UNIT, 2FAMILY BRICK HOUSE, 2CAR GARAGE, 4.70 AC, NICE AREA, ASKING $525.K HOLD MORTGAGE BANK RATE. CONTACT (347) 672-0989

Woodridge 2 family can be made into 1 family 3 bedroom/2 bedroom, 2 baths, walk to synagogue and shopping 914-714-3416 stc 6080

6080 Woodridge Sullivan County Summer rental Apt in private home on 2 acres 2BR/ 1 bath/ large living room/ modern kitchen/ Private entrance walking distance to worship. Minimum one month. Call Harriet. 212-284-5262

House For Sale 6060

5040

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5080

STAPLETON Applications for the waiting list for rental units in Staten Island will be available to families with limited income, based on section 8 qualiﬁcations, beginning on April 19th 2010, call between 10am & 3pm 516466-6527 Ext15&/26 1000

5040

Office/Commercial/ Business For Rent 6000

5065

Apartment For Sale 5000

House For Sale 4020

Long Island

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Staten Island-Condo for sale 2 bedroom, 1 bth condo, Rossville, bottom Floor, corner unit, central air, eat-in kitchen, living room, washer, dryer, pool, tennis court, parking space, $189k 917-693-8239

NY State Woodridge, NY 4BR, 2.5 bath living room library, 4 acres, near ark, walk to worship, $210K 3056038198 or 914-799-0108 stc

SWANLAKE: Winterized House 50x120 lot, $1200 maint/ tax year needs renovation quick sale $37K. Near shopping, transportation and shuls and kosher pizza. Wigs and wig machine for sale. Call 718-972-6068

6060

Apartment for Sale OUT OF STATE

6060

House for Sale/ Catskill NY : 3 family Income property on 4 and one half acres, highway commercial land w 700 ft. on a state road. 350 ft frontage on country road. Call Jimmy (518) 755-0810 6060

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OUT OF STATE 7030 REAL ESTATE AUCTION PREMIER SUBURBAN CONDOMIMIUM SATURDAY DECEMBER 17, 2011 AT 1PM (BLIZZARD DATE SUNDAY DECEMBER 18,2011 AT 1OM) BRIAR HOUSE UNIT A32 8302 OLD YORK ROAD, ELKINS PARK PA 19027 “OLD SCHOOL” CRAFTED AND DESIGNED CONDO, 3BRS, FULL BATHS, 2268+ SQUARE FEET OF LIVING! REAL ESTATE TERMS: $5,000 CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS DEPOSIT. INSPECTION. 1HOUR PRIOR BARRY S. SLOSBERG, INC. 215-425-7030 WWW.BSSAUCXTION. COM STC

6060 PUTNAM COUNTY PUTNAM VALLEY – 78 Acres Residential Land, Very Close to Houses, Excellent Investment Property for Sale. $350,000./Negotiable. Contact (646)737-6548 RW

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Investor wanted for acquisition of apartment buildings, oﬃce buildings and strip centers with a preferred return of 8%-11% by owner/ operator specializing in income producing properties looking for $100,0001m. Call Larry 732-491-5702 stc 7070

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4 nice size bedrooms, and 3 baths on the west wing of the house. Covered patio overlooking huge backyard. Finished basement with stone f/p. Separate storage area, Maid quarters/in-law suite, with full bath and kitchen. Additional features, 2 car attached garage, CENTRAL AIR, tons of professional landscaping, In-ground pool, entire house stereo, Security system. This is a must see home that is priced very well at $489,900.

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JEWISH MUSIC LESSONS: Guitar, Piano, Bass & Drums. Individual or group lessons for all ages. In my Queens studio or I will travel to your home. Credentials include a BA in Music performance, a MS ED in Music Education, NYS Certiﬁcation and 20+ yrs of performing & teaching music. Rates are $40 for 40 min lesson & $50 for a 1HR lesson. Excellent refs avail. Call Yerachmeil at 917-373-9613

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Young Lady seeks live in or out position. Child care or CNA. Over 10 yrs experience. Drivers lic. Refs available upon request. 267-4968415 MK

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Ari’s Cleaning. Mold removal and inspections. Complete water restorations. Certiﬁed technicians. 24 hour emergency services. 347-743-3940 stc 8045

9050 ARI’S CLEANING MOLD REMOVAL AND INSPECTIONS COMPLETE WATER RESTORATION CERTIFICATION TECHNICIANS 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES 347-743-3940

Physical therapy Oﬃce looking for Physical therapy Assistant (PT/FT) In Five Towns. If interested please Call (516) 650-5756 8015

Real Estate agents make extra money astor brokerage Real Estate center serving the Kew Garden Hills community is seeking new local agents We will train you Call Chanita 718-263-4500

Home Improvement 8081

8015

general home repair honest plumbing reliable heating air condition aﬀordable sheetrock/plaster/paint 24 hour emergency service odds and ends call Aryeh 347-232-3700 stc 9040

Simply the best employment agency we oﬀer eldercare, companions, housekeepers, babysitters, all with excellent references and experience. Licensed and board agency live in/out 718-332-7606 8015

Real Estate Sales Agents Make Extra Money! Astor Brokerage (bold) Real Estate Center serving the Kew Garden Hills community is seeking new local agents. We will train you Call Chanita for info (718)263-4500

PURE CLEAN RESTORATION WATER MOLD FIRE ODOR AND LAND 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE CALL 347-7433940 STC 9050

All types of rubbish removal basements, backyards, etc. Call shmaya 718-501-2419 stc

8081

8015

8015 Warm responsible woman looking to be a shadow for your child in Boro Park/ Flatbush/ Manhattan. Call 718437-9152 or cell 917627-3542 Many years exp. Avail for summer or winter

A CNA experienced in elder care IRISH woman. Prefer Mahattan, lv-in/ out. References and information. 914-272-9590

8015

A Certiﬁed Nurses Aide/ HHA available to care for the sick or elderly or childcare. Kind, caring people person. Lv-in/ out, day or night. Also cleaning, cooking & laundry. Recent Checkable refs. Call Joyce 516-334-7859 or 516-236-2833

8015

8081 One source Home Inspection serving the NY area. From foundations to the roof. Anthony 917-577-8464

GENERAL HOME REPAIR HONEST PLUMBING RELIABLE HEATING AIR CONDITION AFFORDABLE SHEETROCK/PLASTER/ PAINT 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE ODDS AND ENDS ARYEH CALL 347-232-3700 8081

LICENSED & INSURED ALG AWNING When the sun gives you a ﬁght, We make it alright. Free In-Home Estimates Free In-Home Renderings 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL RETRACTABLE AWNINGS, PATIO AWNINGS, RCOVERS, ALUMINUM AWNINGS, CAR PORTS, REHANGS/TAKE DOWNS, TRUCK LETTERING, GRAPHICS, RAILS, GENERAL WELDING tel: 718-9097195 toll free: 888-8530442 web:alg-awning.com email: info@alg-awning. com 29-43 Falcon Ave., Far Rockaway NY, 11691 SPECIAL DISCOUNT IF YOU MENTION THIS AD WHEN YOU CALL 8081

D.L.M CONSTRUCTION Licensed and Insured New Construction, Extension and Complete Renovation, 25 Years Experience Free Estimate 917-968-6809

Handyman 8080 Handyman: Quick service at low prices, carpentry, sheet roc, plastering, painting, electric + plumbing. Replace old toilets, sinks, electric ﬁxtures and windows 917-385-8587 8080

HANDYMAN AVAILABLE!!! Carpentry, Tile, Plumbing, Landscaping, Painting, Furniture, Asembly. Reasonable rates, Friendly service Call Orrin 646- 671- 3906 ingramo@earthlink.net

9050 Top Security! Alarm and camera system phone and intercom system. computer working and all electrical needs. new line ﬁxtures call now for free estimate Reuben 718-431-4408 Free Estimates & Low Prices!

Autos 9030 Fly Fishing Lodge for Sale #1 Trip Advisor, Lodge and Cabins, Orvis endorsed. Outﬁtter. Live the sprorting life in NH-Turn Key, yr. round, Proﬁtable. (603) 538-9955 7030

9030 j & r auto recycling We pick up and pay TOP DOLLAR for your junk car truck van of SUV! 24 hours/7 days 347-216-7736 email us at landRautorecycling@ yahoo.com stc

9030

Loaded 2009 Acura TSX Sedan 4D

Mike’s Home Improvement/ Rooﬁng Sheet rock/ tiles, Kitchen/ Bath, Gutters + Leaders. 718-426-2167

8080

THE MENCH OF AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN. Specializing In All Forms Of Home Improvement Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basement, Rooﬁng, Siding, Cac, Storm Doors, Windows & Entry Doors. Licensed & Insured. Checkable Refs Avail. See Pics On Facebook. Aﬀordable Mench. Call 516-297-4316 Alfonsvaino@Yahoo.Com 8080

Exterminators 8075 -BROOKLYN’S BEST BED BUGS, RATS. MONTHLY PEST CONTROL. RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE. Frank 718-415-6920

8075

8035 M AND K PEST CONTROL SPECIAL PRICE FOR BED BUGS SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT REASONABLE AND RELIABLE SOURCES LICENSD AND INSURED CALL OWNER 917-304-8777

Electricians 8085 TRACK BY JACK 917748-7225 TRACK Track lighting specialists Design and Installation sales update old cans with small eﬃcient low voltage. Halogens wholesale bulbs delivered stc 8040

In Immaculate condition. Includes a warranty 4yr/50K bumper to bumper & 6yrs/70 K Transmission. This car has been driven exclusively by the original owner who is only letting it go because he recently inherited another car. Near perfect exterior ﬁnished in burgundy with impeccable tan leather interior. Excellent running condition, dealer maintained, non smoker, equipped with 4 cyl VTEC 2.4 liters, automatic transmission, Bluetooth, Premium sound AM/FM CD player, XM Radio, sun roof, heated seats & more. Ready to go at $22,600, neg. This deal won’t last long! 917-696-0674 MK POWER BOAT FOR SALE 25’ BERTRAM - Custom Rebuilt Contact (508)540-9999 WWW.BERTRAM25. COM RW 9030

Lexus LS 600h-L – 2008 exterior golden metallic, Inter cashmere med brown, walnut Trim, super car, virtually hand made in Japan, 14,240 ml, garage kept in NJ, nitrogen Inﬂated tires, like new, priv (973) 714-9604 FA

9030

PORSCHE MUST SELL OR GO TO JAIL! TERMINALLY ILL MOTHER! 2011 Cayenne Tiptropic 3.6-Liter V6,300 HP Classic Silver Metallic, Lux Beige Leather Convenience Conf Package, XM, PARK Asst Front /Rear, Servotronic, Side/Rr Airbags, 8 spdTips, Auto-Start-SP, WheelHbCyr, Gar Mats. $52,000.00 or Best Oﬀer. Contact Veronica Bird @ (410) 693-2870 or Email: RAMSWAY@AOL.COM RW 9030

Electrician All electrical needs. New lines Trouble shouting ﬁxtures. Call Yahuda: 347631-0481 ELECTRICAL SERVICES D. TRAYNOR ELECTRICAL CORP. Caters to Building Owners & Property Management Companies Throughout NYC & NJ. 28 Years Experience in Commercial Residential Properties. Contact Dennis (646) 996-6619 RW 8085

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SERVICES & MISCELLANEOUS 9030 Bala Cymoyd: 3 BR, 2 BA brick colonial, full bsmt, attached garage. Asking $430,000. Call 973-985-8789 9030 AUTO REPAIRS BILLY’S AUTO REPAIR 3651 Danbury Rd., Brewster, NY 10509 Specializing in Complete Automotive Repairs & Service Front-End Brakes Tune –up Electrical Wheel Alignment, etc. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 AM5:00 PM Call 845 278-2628 24 Hr. Towing

Seewald used cars New! Preview over 4,000 vehichle odessy mini vans 12-6passanger vans 718-773-CARS 773CARS@ gmail.com

NATIONAL MOTOR CLUB: Auto and personal injury coverage. Anywhere in the US, Mexico, Canada. $18/month, 60% oﬀ prescription medications. Call Francisca 347-320-3890 Salesperson wanted.

9030

Pets 9035

Ford Model T

9035 Cat Sitter/ Flushing NY Experienced cat sitter . Your cats home away from home. Your House or mine. Call 718353-3220 or 347 301-1289 Cell. FA

AKC 2 Female Golden Retriever pups, 14 wks old, crate trained, updated shots $800 each 845-744-8043 MK

9030 Ford Model T-Custom Built 1927 Recreation, 350 Chev Crate Engine, 350 3-Spead Chev Auto Trans, Alum Stronge Rear End. All Wheel Disc Brakes. A Frame Coil Over Suspension, Ultra Leather Interior, Salt Flat Alum Rim, Weighs 2000 Lbs 1500 Miles. Contact Cor @ (519) 861-7701 RW

TOYOTA SIENNA 2007 Tan color, auto start, DVD, CD, all pwr, good condition, 39K mi, All wheel, ask . 917-853-9023, 718-217-7666

9030

DOG FOR SALE/ LI GERMAN SHEPERD GENTLE GIANTS AKC, Loved and socialized, old style bear cubs, parents On premises $1,500. (516) 759-4312. FA 9035

Pets & Pet Services ADORABLE TEACUP YORKIES. Home Raised. NO KENNEL. Ch-Sire, Dam . Beautiful adorable Teacup yorkies, fully inoculated, well socialized. Call Rachelle. Bergen County area. (201) 819-7103 FA

9035

9035 TOY POODLES AKC 2 Male 1 Female ready to go Tails docked, 1st shots, 1st heart guard, 1st front line. Champion sire, Dam on sight 203-881-0072 www. shamerspoodles.com

PETS FOR SALE – DOGSAKC Labrador Retrievers: Pups ready for pick-up CH. Bloodlines bred for temperament, up to date on shots. Call and visit, BiGi’s Labradors. 973-993-9006 9035

9035

FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES

AUTOS WANTED CASH CASH CASH Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted $600 & up FREE Pick-ups! 718 657-6900

9030

9030 snowbirds your car is waiting for you at the airport gently transported valid driver’s licensed/insured Linda’s Transport 215-244-2662 9030 CALL NOW ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Accepting cars, trucks, vans & farm Equip. Any condition. Cash Pd 7 days/wk. (732) 915-7989

9030 AUTO FOR SALE FORD FUSION 2010 4 Door Sedan, 7,000 Mi, Original Owner, Asking $17.K Contact (516) 242-5833

CHEVY 1996 IMPALA SS Rare green Immac. 21k $28,500 516-383-6326

9030

Cemetary Plot for sale Mt. Lebanon/leelin, NJ. 2 pairs of plots, 1 pair with pre-paid, pre-need intemment. Asking $1000,00 each grave. Extra charge for reopening grave at $800.00. Abraham S. Feigenbaum. hannabe@juno.com. FA 9040

9035

Custom Built 1927 Recreation, 350 Chev Crate Engine, 350 3-Spead Chev Auto Trans, Alum Stronge Rear End. All Wheel Disc Brakes. A Frame Coil Over Suspension, Ultra Leather Interior, Salt Flat Alum Rim, Weighs 2000 Lbs. 1500 Miles. Contact Cor @ (519) 861-7701 RW

9040 OLD WATCHES CLOCKS WANTED BY COLLECTOR. REGARDLESS OF CONDITION HIGHEST PRICES PAID 212-517-8725 stc

9035 Cat Sitter/Bklyn I will take purrfect care of your cat, 5 yrs. Experience, watching cats in my home or yours. Ref. Available. Call Rochelle. (347) 5154905. FA

9030

9040 FOR SALE ITEMS FOR SALE Light/lamp, never used brand new; cordless portable ﬂashlight with Handle, exerciser-hangs on door for chin-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, Portable folding table; books-exercise, weight lifting, medical, Health remedies. Call for prices 718 335-7158. FA

AKC Petite French Bulldogs (remain small): Show, Breeding or Loving! Best Temperments/ Bloodlines. TLC Raised/ Vet work done. 100% Guaranteed. $1,800. (518) 312-0905 powerstrokebullys.com/ frenchies.html

Selling 9040 9040 Roosevelt Memorial Park 2 lots, side by side. Includes perpatory care $2950 both 908-642-7298 thaftel@verizon.net stc

9040 TOMMY BAHAMA ocean club collection sofa, chair, coﬀee table and entertainment 215-568-7674 stc

9040 Shalom Memorial park 2 lots Jacob section best oﬀer! 561-998-8264 stc

9040 PIANO FOR SALE YAMAHA ELECTONE, Model FS 500 – 3 Manuel, Pristine Condition, $1,500 or Best Oﬀer. Contact 201-262-1361RW

PINELAWN2 person Mausoleum- eye level, 516-318-8476 MK

9040

Perthamis Cleaning Service ( bold) oﬃce cleaning. Flood damage and clean up. Floor stripping and waxing. Window cleaning Power washing, house cleaning carpet cleaning. Free estimate. Reasonable rates. Fully Insured call 718-474-1600 stc 9040

POWER BOAT FOR SALE - 1998 50’ SEARAY SUNDANCER, 3196 Cat Diesels, 400 Hrs, Cherry Interior, Camper Top, $148,000. MUST SELL DUE TO HEALTH. Located in Connecticut. Contact (203) 206-7305 RW 9030

9040 Dade Memorial Park Single Lot worth $4300 305-691-7710 MK

Old watches, clocks wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 212-517-8725 stc 9040

POWER BOAT FOR SALE 25’ BERTRAM Custom Rebuilt Contact (508)540-9999 WWW.BERTRAM25. COM RW 9030

9040 PIANO FOR SALE Steinway Upright Piano, Black. Good Tone & Good Condition, $4,500 Contact (212) 473-3466RW

13K 100% Cotton Men’s dress shirts, assorted cuﬀs, shipped from NJ. Regular, Big & Tall sizes. Close out prices. Call 917-497-5070 apparelgroupny@gmail.com 9040

Americana Collection American Mechanical Muscle 1850-2000 140+ Diecast Models, 200 + Plastic kits 98% NIB 290+itemdescriptive & historical books$20K/OBO Eric @ 860-683-2140 Leave name, phone # & Best times for callback

9040 . HEBRON Cemetery, Flushing, NY 6 cemetery plots. Will sell family or individually 954-540-2673 MK

Moving sale! Entire home contents furniture, lighting ﬁxtures, antiques, etc. Madison area. Call 561-271-9487 By appt only! Stc 9040

fast cash for gold silver, diamonds, and watches, pawnshop estate buyer. Mr. Money 5169 SW 8th Street Miami ….. 305-774-9222 stc 9040

9040 Shalom Memorial Park Arlington Heights, IL 3 plots 6,000 OBO section machpelah Call Bonnie 773-272-2913 stc 9040 ART FOR SALE BURT HASEN OIL ON CANVAS SIGNED AND FRAMED TROPICAL STORM 1990 24” X 30” EARTH TREMORS 1993 16” X 20” VERY FINE DETAIL, PRISTINE CONDITION . PLEASE CALL (917)881-7239 RW 9040 BOOK OFFER “THE LINGUIST” A One of a Kind, Untold Story Inside Tall Stone Walls and Spiral Barb Wire of an American Military Base in Afghanistan. TO ORDER CALL (888) 795-4274, EXT. 7879 949-707-1659 www.xlibris.com RW

$$$ FOR RECORDS COLLECTION LPS, ALBUMS, 87S, 45S, CDS, CLASSICAL JAZZ LATIN OLDIES VACCUM TUBES. CALL JERRY 215-843-6999 STC 9040

MOUNT ARARAT 8 Graves $40,000 TOTAL Paul 516-541-5820 MK 9040

9040 ITEMS FOR SALE Light/lamp, never used brand new, cordless portable ﬂashlight with handle; exerciserHangs on door for chinups, push ups, sit ups; portable folding table; books-exercise, Weight lifting, medical, health remedies. Call for prices 718 235-7158 FA

Beth Israel cemetery Woodbridge, NJ burial plots, 4 gravesites $2,000. Must be Sold together. Call 917-371-4871stc

9040

9040 contents of shul for sale sefer torah, bimah, chairs, etc. call 917-397-0654 stc

For Sale Hair Dryer, Punch Bowl, TV Cart, Set of dishes, Blender, Antique Chair, Dehumidiﬁer, Washer and Dryer, Desk Fan Laundry Hamper, Complete Day Bed, Crock pot. 718-337-3867 stc 9040

9040

I buy old paintings Call Art at 732-261-3269

JUDAICA museum quality collection others silver, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, enamels Call 914-235-8300 stc 9040

Merchandise Wanted. Buying All Diabetic Test Strips. Cash paid. Nicotine Patches/Gum. Fast NY/NJ pickup 646-400-5270

9050

9040

ESTATE SALE /HOME FURNISHINGS HOME – TAG ALONG ESTATE SALE Old Greenwich Water Front Estate Rocky Point Road. August 12th & 13th From 10:0– 4:00 PM Steinway Grand Piano, Rugs, Furniture & Antiques + Lots of Books. Take I 95 N to Exit 5 Old Greenwich, Right on US1 1ST Right on to Sound Beach Ave. thru Town, Right on Shore Drive, 2nd Left Rocky Point Road. (914) 261-0095 9040

9040 Kawai Baby Grand piano. Ebony satin ﬁnish, excellent condition. Contact 978-505-0971

ESTATE SALE / HOME FURNISHINGS HOME – TAG ALONG ESTATE SALESCOLLEGE ROAD,RIVERDALE, N.Y. Thursday Aug. 4th 4:00 to 8:00 PM Friday Aug. 5th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hudson River Oil Painting, Chickering Baby Grand Piano, Crystal Silver China, Books, Linens, Adams Style Gilt Mirror, Painted Chest, + Lots More. Contact (914) 261-0095 9040

OLD WATCHES CLOCKS WANTED BY COLLECTOR REGARDLESS OF CONDITION HIGHEST PRICES PAID. 212-517-8725 9050

Buying 9045

9040 ISLAND PACKET 1987, 31’, 2nd owner, comfortable cruiser $54,900 631-283-6853

9040 PIANO FOR SALE YAMAHA BABY GRAND Like New, Lightly Used $12,000.00 Contact (631)666-7439 or (516)972-6277

PIANO 5ft upright/w bench, $750 Cherrywood-marblemirror hall tree, $700, 5 pc oﬃce furniture $650, corner curio cabinet, $150 631-736-2195

9040

9040 Commercial gym equipment (4), hammer strength (2) nautilus (1) cybex – 2 yrs old original cost 18K asking 8K. Call owner 516-661-9639

COLLECTIBLES AMERICANA COLLECTION – American Mechanical Muscle:1850-2000. 140 + Die Cast Models, 200 + Plastic Kits. 98% NIB; 290+ItemDescriptive & Historical Books. $20K/OBO Contact Eric @ (860) 683-2140 Lv name, phone # & best times for callback.

Need either printer or fax diagnostic and repair(will gladly come to your location.) For immediate response at very reasonable rates. Call 908-444-2418 stc 9050

Other 9050 9050 PURE CLEAN RESTORATION water, mold, ﬁre, lead, certiﬁed technician 24 hour service 347-743-3940 joel.pureclean@gmail. com stc

Got Mold? Licensed mold inspector same day service available contact 347-743-3940 stc

9050

9050 ASK THE EXPERT Mr. Shlomo Fogel Any problems with social security, disability, SSI Any problems with going to a nursing home 718-252-0336 First consultation only $40 satisfaction guaranteed stc 9050 ETERNAL LIGHT CEMETERY BOYNTON BEACH FL 2 PLOTS ORIGINAL $5500 FOR $3500 CALL OWNER 252-635-3380 STC 9050 Keen My Carpets $89.99-5 rooms, sofa $39.99, Love seat $34.99 215-500-2740 stc

Invitations and calligraphy great discounts!!! Irma 215938-1440 STC 9050

established custom framing art gallery great lease! Turnkey operation quick sale due to health Best oﬀer! Call 347-631-6477 stc 9050

9050 Shalom Memorial Park 2 lots Jacob section Best oﬀer! 561-9988264 stc

Astrology/Readings/ 9050 PSYCHIC READER: Advice in all matters of Life: LOVE, marriage, business and money. Call for one free question: 917 428-3353 cwilliams0821@aol.com. FA 9050 GHOSTWRITER I can write your book or movie Get your message heard Get published. Make money. 718-721-3559 donmac100@gmail.com

9050 Shalom Memorial Park (bold) 2 lots Jacob Section. Best Oﬀer! 561-945-8264 stc

9050/ ADOPT Happily married couple wants to give your precious Newborn a happy home and a lifetime of love. Please call Lauren and Greg Toll free at 877 5683340, or visit our website: Lauren and Greg-adopt. com. Expenses paid. FA

POWER BOAT FOR SALE 25’ BERTRAM – CUSTOM REBUILT CONTACT (508) 540-9999 WWW.BERTRAM25. COM RW 9030

NEW YEARS EVE – Renting Restaurant Space with Food and Drinks or Without. Please Advise by Nov. 28th. Contact (917) 8924519 RW 9050

9050 Mount Lebanon – 2 pairs of cemetery plots at MountLebanon cemetery, Iselin, NJ 1 pair with pre-paid preneeded internmetent. hannabe@juno.com call 732-545-6373 or 32-896-6230 stc

Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, Ny save 50% oﬀ cemetery list. Choice location $2500 each (the 5 plots available are together) with discounts for multiple plots. Call 718-541-1251 THE or emailpenguin@bwy. JEWISH VOICE net stc HAS JOB OPPORTUNITIES 9050 Shalom Cemetery 9050

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(bold) Prime Spot Jacob Lot 54 Graves 3 and 4 with extras call 215-962-5580 stc For an extra special birthday party face painting with Chani (bold/CAPS) Reasonably Priced! For more info call Chani at 347-6681632. Or via email at paintaclownface@ yahoo.com stc 9050

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9040

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NEW JERSEY & PHILADELPHIA, PA Apartment For Sale 9055 VACATION VILLAGE get away For your pleasure indoor pool country air fabulous views. Hurry choose your home. Townhouses. Lakefront, Lakeviews mountain area. Exclusive Estates. 3 to 7 bedrooms from $117K. view homes: www.estyhomes.com Call Esty 516-948-0766 Five Towns Miller Realty 516-374-4100 stc

9055

Margate Rancher (bold) Large lot. 2 Bedroom large seperate garage. Fenced dog run. large driveway upgrades. near boards and beach. Block and half from dog park $285,000 609-377-7109

Passaic Park: Open hse, Sun 5/15 11-4; 358 Brook Ave. MIC, 5BR, 2.5bth, very lg LR/DR, H/W ﬂs. Huge kshr EIK opens to deck. Lg bkyd, 2c gar. ﬁn bsmt/attic $649K. Nr shuls/trans. For sale by owner. No agents, Owner has RE referral lic 973-773-2103 9055

Manalapan: True mother/daughter colonial, 2 kitchens, 2 LR, total 6 BR, 3 bths, many upgrades, lg pool, C/Vac, large lot 732-792-1143 9055

9055

ENGLEWOOD 3BR COL NEAR HOUSE OF WORSHIP $425K 3BR CAPE UPDATED WALK ALL 499K 5BR SPLIT LARGE PROPERTY WALK 725K 3BR TONHOUSE NEAR ALL 725K AARON RE 201-569-1606

Condos/Co ops/ NJ Hoboken-$1.15 m secluded carriage house, 3 ﬁrplaces, luxury, appliance package, patio +w/trellis+hot tub, terrace 3 ﬂrs 201-400-3986

9055

Passaic Park 358 Brook Avenue MIC 5BR 2.5 BTH very large LR DR Hardwood ﬂoors Huge kosher EIK opens to deck. Large backyard 2C garage ﬁnished basement/ attic $649K. Near shuls/ Transportation. FSBO No agents owner has RE referral lic 973-773-2103 9055

9055 AC Berkley: Luxury condobuilding on boardwalk. 1BR furnished. Parking yearly. $1050/mo, pool, ﬁtness center, WID. Call 609-335-7855

FOR SALE, LAKEWOOD 4 CONDOS AVAILABLE 2,000-2,400 sq. ft. $335,000- $345,000 1st St. & Madison Ave. Please call for info/appt. 718-974-5550

Apartment For Rent 9060 Apartment for rent, NJ, 2nd ﬂoor in private house. 2 BR, Lrg LR, lrg kitchen. Includes heat & hot water, lrg closets. $1,150 201-659-5574 9085 Boca Raton 2 Bedroom condo luxury 2nd ﬂoor near clubhouse and temples available 12/1 $1900/mo call 718213-0326 stc

The Jewish Voice is looking for motivated, professional individuals to join our SALES team in New Jersey! Experience not needed, but Preferred. Willing to train. Email your resume to: info@jewishvoiceny.com, or call: 800-998-0885 for more information.

Red Bank Downtown office space available 1350sqft. Vaulted ceilings, fios Internet. Parking available. Call Art 732-222-3553 Lakewood, NJ: 1 BR, 1.5 bth, newly renovated apt, LR, DR, EIK. Reasonably priced, near shopping and houses of worship. Call 732-904-1921 Parsippany: Lak Hiawatha-1 BR condo quiet building, 2nd flr, walk-up, updated appliances in EIK. Renovated bath, new windows, new electric, good closet, space storage bin + laundry room on-site ample parking, great nearby park and ride. 2 miles, no pets, no smoking. $875 monthly. Call 973-207-0860 Owner. Monmouth Beach: Oceanfront, breathtaking 2 BR, 2 bth, kitch, lg LR w/ dining area, huge deck, indoor/outdoor pool, 24hr security, easy bus/ ferry commute NYC, $2500/mo 201-825-2646 Apt for rent Oradel: Renov Victorian 3 BR/ LR/ DR/ EIK, 1.5 bth sun room/ 2 car gar + includes aupare apartment w/ EIK full bath/ mini kitchen/ LV Bdrm. Close to trains/ Bus. $3300.00 Contact 203-241-2243

Property For Rent 9065 9075 ATLANTIC CITY – WYNDHAM SKY LINE TOWER NEW YEARS EVE. 2 Nights/3 Days DEC.31ST – JAN 2ND , 2012. 1 BDRM Deluxe Suite Includes King Size Bed & Queens Sofa with Balcony, Full Kitchen / Jacuzzi. $600. Both Nights. Contact (215) 276-1414 RW

Middletown Township 1000 to 2150 sqft close to oxford valley mall, across from super market, Walgreens, bank immediate occupancy. Rent reduced. Must be seen. David Fiori, inc. realtors 215-757-1000

9065

9075 New Jersey FREEHOLD TWP Class “A” Oﬃce Space 400 W. Main St. 1500 s.f. (5 rms incl. kit. & recep). Elev., marble lobbies, 24-hr. access, Daily janitorial, Immed occ. 732-780-0900

AC Boardwalk: Ocean Club Beautiful Decorated 1 BR 1 ½ BA 2 TVs Cable kit w/d Sleeps 6 All amenities. Monthly or Season. Call owner: 201-670-9015 9050

LOTS FOR SALE LYNWOOD, NJ 2 beautiful lots on new private cul de sac street Kassina drive one huge lot 28,000 square feet and another lot 850 square feet all utilities available drastically reduced make oﬀer call owner 609-926-0220 9050

Ringwood: 1 acre wooded lot, 280’ of frontage. Beautiful area. 180 Magee Rd $229K 406-522-0325 9065

Lakewood: Corner store for rent, good location. Call 732-513-9470

9075

Property For Sale 9065 N.J. ROOMING HOUSE FOR SALE By 86 Year Old Absentee Owner Gl 300K, Exp 159K. Includes 50K Salaries an Owner/ Operator Could Pocket. Same Owner 10 + Years, Selling for Health Reasons. Contact (908)917-3295 RW 9070

7030 Lenox, MA condo 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom terrace plus large studio, 10 minute to tanglewood and 3 houses of worship $175k. 561-656-4685 stc

Beth Israel Cemetery Wood bridge, NJ Burial plots. With grave sites $2,000 - Must be sold together. Call 917-371-4871. 9050

Elizabeth, NJ: Historic Center: Newly renovated brick/ vinyl one family house- 8 Bedrooms/ 3 bths, family room, bonus rooms, eat-in-kitchen, new roof, siding, windows, boiler, water heater and porchhardwood ﬂoors and new carpeting -$280,000. Call owner 908-688-7262 7030

Townhouse For Sale Woodland Park, N.J. 3 Level Renovated Townhouse 3Bdrms/2 Full Baths And 2 Half Baths. New Custom Kitchen With New Granite Counter Tops/ S.S. Appliances. Fire Place/ L.R. Move In Condition. Nr Highways & Nyc Trains. $500.K Contact (973) 4179638 For Photos Pls Email Robertvargas@Optonline. Net 9065

9065 Far Hills: 14 Acres trees/ Stream BEDMINSTER Horse County. Foundation Built holds 7000 sq ft. Home Well Septic patio/ pool/ spa Driveway. Contact 908-234-1743 or 908-399-2100

9075

COMMERICAL

PROPERTY FOR RENT , NEW JERSEY HOBOKEN, WASHINGTON STREET 1,200 Square Ft; Raw Space – Next to City Hall, Path Station

Teaneck: Totally renov 4 BR, 2.5Bth with ﬁnished basement in prime w Engelwood location. $739K Vacant 201-483-8901

9050

Residential/ Commercial Howell, NJ Near Lakewood, 20,000 sq ft asking 650k. Reasonably priced! Call now Dominick 908-415-2299 or Sal 718-853-3629

& Cake Boss. Rent $19,500.00 Please Call (561)339-7567rw

Office/Commercial/ Business For Sale 9070 9070

BUSINESS FOR SALE, NEW JERSEY

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ISRAEL Available For Rent 7065 Israel WHAT! MY FAMILY IN A LUXURY LEV YERUSHALAYIM HOTEL SUITE HOLIDAY APT (SLEEPS 5) BEST LOCATION ALL AMENITIES, DAILY MAID, FOR JUST $95 NITE (7 NITE MIN) PRIVATE OWNER TEL/ FAX Fax 011-972-8-633-4758 zevwand@yahoo.com stc ISRAEL GREAT OPPORTUNITY! LOTS FOR SALE IN ROSH PINA LOTS FOR SALE IN EVEN YEHUDA, ALSO APRTMENTS FOR RENT IN HERZELIYAH PITUACH CALL 408-340-1125, 011-972-50-529-3777 , 011-972-77-575-1170 OR VIA E-MAIL IRIT0110@HOTMAIL. COM STC Jerusalem/ Lev Yerushalayim: 2 BR, furnishes, sleeps 6. Available 6/27 – 7/25. Reasonable, Jack 561-414-7998 jm@erspec.com 9000

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