Choosing labels carefully as we approach G-d
We’re only as safe as the weakest link
We need 7 days of preparation to reach ‘shemini’
Who’s In the Kitchen
Parsha of the Week
View From Central Park
Rabbi Binny Freedman
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Vol 15, No. 14 • TheJewishStar.com
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By The Jewish Star In most communities, arguments over the Jewish state are not likely to play a large role in a local election (for Congress maybe — but for state Senate?). However, in the Five Towns and other heavily Jewish communities on Long Island, many residents have family members living and sometimes ďŹ ghting in Israel, and this is a local issue. In the April 19 special election to ďŹ ll the Ninth Senate District seat vacated last December by former Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Democrat Todd Kaminsky and Republican Chris McGrath have each put their Israeli bona ďŹ des on display. McGrath is a Hewlett Harbor attorney with deep roots on the South Shore. Kaminsky, of Long Beach, is a former federal prosecutor serving his ďŹ rst term in the Assembly. The McGrath campaign is reminding voters that Kaminsky accepted an $11,000 campaign contribution from Jonathan Soros, son of billionaire George Soros. George Soros is a major benefactor of organizations, including J Street, that are perceived by some of Israel’s staunchest backers to be antagonistic to Israel’s interests. Kaminsky counters that Jonathan Soros’ support has nothing to do with Israel but
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rather is based on a shared political priority: their ďŹ ght against political corruption and an advocacy of campaign ďŹ nance reform. Kaminsky recalls his trip to Israel last year and says that he appreciates the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s security concerns. A tangible state legislative action involving Israel is reďŹ&#x201A;ected in a bill that would bar New York State entities from investing in Continued on page 19
Swastika again found in Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hurst The owner of a Maple Avenue building found a pair of swastikas spray painted in red on the pillars of a parking garage, police report. The incident is thought to have occurred between 4:30 pm on Friday, March 25, and Monday at 10:30 am. On March 7, two swastikas were drawn in chalk on Oxford Road, also in Cedarhurst. A 17-year-old Lawrence male was arrested in that incident.