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66 Jewish World Leaders Discuss Anti-Semitism

72 The 7 Day Love Challenge By Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

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CONTENTS MAY 2014

Departments ARTS AND LEISURE Sudoku

ISRAEL 182

BEAUTY Tips for Long Lasting Makeup

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Mega Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall

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EDUCATION Cymbrowitz Fights for Our Yeshivahs International Ethics Program The Future of Holocaust Memoirs Vocabulary Quiz

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NEWYYORK Keep Your Identity Safe

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Chris Christie and the Occupied Territories164

Parashat Hashavuah

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HOLOCAUST

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Declaring Peace With Emotional Eating

March of the Living

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TORAH MESSAGE

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Mega Bar Mitzvah at Western Wall

PARENTING 186

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36 Yom Ha’atzmaut 38 Lag B’Omer 48 Yom Yerushalayim 50 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 24 MIDDLE EAST The Peace Talks Have Ended―For Now 166 MOTHER’’S DAY Daughters Reflect on Jewish Mothers 54 Mother’s Day, Jewish Style 56

United Hatzalah of Israel in Jew Jersey

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Dear Readers, May is here and hopefully it will bring lots of sunshine and clear skies. In Israel, this month will bring both sorrow and joy, as our fellow Jews commemorate four holidays. On Yom Hazikaron, they will mourn their loved ones who perished in the IDF, then 24 hours later they will celebrate Israel’s independence on Yom Ha’atzmaut. They’ll observe Lag B’Omer which is also a holiday of rejoicing, and on Yom Yerushalayim they will honor the continued historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem. Our community was busy last month. Barkai Yeshiva had their first art fair. The students from Imagine Academy enjoyed two carnivals. The ALEH Foundation held a 5k race to raise awareness and funds for several worthy organizations, and COJO of Flatbush threw their 35th Annual Awards Breakfast. This year the honorees included Mayor Bill de Blasio, Police Commissioner William J. Bratton, Senator Simcha Felder and several other politicians and dignitaries. Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, the Orthodox Union, the Sephardic Community Federation and thousands of parents worked together to make sure that our yeshivahs were included in Governor Cuomo’s proposed $2 billion “Smart Schools” bond referendum. In Israel, 113 orphaned boys and their families celebrated their bar mitzvahs at the Western Wall in one beautiful mega bar mitzvah celebration. After the ceremony, there was a special reception where the bar mitzvah boys were joined by Rabbi David Lau and Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, Israel’s chief rabbis. You can read about this lovely event on page 70. Also be sure to read about the flourishing Jewish community in Grenada and chapter 5 of Sam Domb’s book “He Hath Not Let Me Die.” You’ll be inspired by our seven day love challenge, try Sylvia Hamowy’s tips for long lasting makeup and learn how to instill self-confidence in your children. Enjoy!

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Dear Editor, When I was 20 years old, I spent my junior year of college studying in Sevilla, Spain. It was somewhat frightening to me—a Jewish girl from Queens going to a university in an all Catholic country. A day of my life that I will never forget occurred during a walk around Sevilla with another Jewish friend from Queens College. We came across a small street called El Callejon de la Inquisicion—the Lane of the Inquisition. It was there that the Spanish Inquisition took place in the 15th century. We experienced a mixture of horror and also awe that Jewish ancestors had walked on the same cobble stones. Forty five years have passed since then, and a Spanish friend I made at that time just sent me a fascinating e-mail. Spain is trying to make amends regarding their treatment of Jews during the Inquisition. The government is considering offering citizenship to any Jew who can prove their Sephardic origins. To that end. they have compiled and published a list of Spanish last names believed to be of Jewish origin. There are thousands of names listed. If you’re interested, here’s where to find them: www.gaceta.es/noticias/descubra-apellido-judio-sefardi. With best regards in our shared history, Mary Anne Cohen Dear Editor, I am writing to you about your friend, sister, cousin, co-worker or niece Rachel, who is having a hard time in the dating world. She is 24 and has

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Parashat Emor

In Parashat Emor we learn the importance of Jewish holidays. The Torah refers to the festivals of the Jewish calendar as moadim (appointed times) and as mikraei kodesh (callings of holiness). “These are G-d’s appointed times,” reads the introductory verse to the Torah’s listing of the festivals. A festival is an opportunity to call forth the holiness of the day and to tap into the spiritual resources it holds. Each festival marks a point in our journey through time at which our Heavenly Father supplied us with the resources that nurture our spiritual lives. On Passover, we were granted the gift of freedom; on Shavuot, G-d gave us His Torah, the embodiment of His wisdom and will; Rosh Hashanah is the day on which G-d first became King; on Yom Kippur, G-d forgave our first and most terrible betrayal as His people, the sin of the Golden Calf, granting us the gift of teshuvah (repentance); Sukkot commemorates the time that we were sheltered by the divine clouds of glory in our journey through the desert toward our Promised Land and the miracle of Hanukah marks the salvation of the Jewish soul. These were not one-time gifts from G-d. Freedom, wisdom, commitment, joy, illumination and peace are the spiritual nutrients that sustain us in our journey through life. G-d gave us these festivals to serve

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as perpetual sources of these blessings. As we travel through the year, we encounter the festivals, each one nurturing us. G-d also provided us with instructions on how to access this nourishment: sounding the shofar on Rosh Hashanah regenerates the divine coronation that transpired on the first Rosh Hashanah; eating matzah evokes the freedom of Passover; kindling the Hanukah candles recreates the miracle of the holiday. And so it is with every festival—each comes supplied with its own mitzvot—the tools that lead to our spiritual nourishment.

Parashat Behar

This week’s parshah, Behar, lays out perhaps the most socially radical element in the Torah, the laws of the Sabbatical and Jubilee years. Paralleling our personal rest and liberation from work every seven days on Shabbat, we are commanded every seventh year to cease our productivity, our work, and not only to rest ourselves, but also to allow the land to rest, to return to its natural, un-worked state. In the Jubilee year, the 50th year, which completes seven sabbatical cycles, not only is the land allowed to rest and return to its natural un-worked state, but all slaves go free, and every person returns to his ancestral holdings. As landownership was the foundation of economic and political power in ancient Israel, the Torah mandates

a radical and equitable redistribution of wealth and power every 50 years. Rest, return and liberation are then all achieved, personally, naturally and socially, through the Shabbat, Sabbatical year and Jubilee. What is it that allows this return and liberation? What is it that makes possible this radical redistribution? One of the Torah’s central insights is the ultimate lack of human authority over personal (Shabbat), natural (Sabbatical Year) and social (Jubilee) entities—all are owned only by G-d. We are told in this parshah that “the land must not be sold beyond reclaim, for the land is Mine, you are but strangers and residents with me.” Similarly, Israelite slaves must be freed in the Jubilee year for “they are My slaves, whom I freed from the land of Egypt; they may not give themselves over to servitude.” Land, property, other people and even one’s own self can never truly be controlled by any human, for there is already a divine lien on every object and every person. G-d ultimately owns them all and has the power to decide their fate. The radical result of this underlying fact is that the Jubilee year does not require one to return that which he has acquired, for in fact he has never truly acquired it and only acts as steward over it to the extent that he follows divine law. This underlying sense of divine ownership is the basis for the biblical vision of Continued on page 32

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responsibility and transforms our own understanding of obligation. Despite the surface meaning of this week’s parshah, this obligation does not only apply to the land of Israel or to other Jews. Rather Rashi, in discussing why the Torah begins with the creation of the world instead of with the first commandment, said that it does so in order to make clear that all people on earth, and the entire world itself, are literally creatures, created by G-d and therefore at G-d’s disposal to do with as G-d wishes. When G-d says “the land is Mine” and “they are My slaves,” this is true of every land and every people. This rejection of ultimate human authority is then global in reach. Our challenge, then, is not to consider how much of what we own we can afford to give up, but rather to ask what we must give up to be able to say that we have any entitlement, no matter how limited, to what we in fact possess. Our challenge is to ask this question from the deeper realization that nothing we possess is truly ours. It is all on loan from the Divine which permits our use of it only insofar as we live up to divine responsibilities in that use. It is this realization, and the actions that flow from it, that truly leads to the liberation of both the giver and the receiver.

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Parashat Bechukotair

Parashah Bechukotai begins with G-d telling the Jewish people: If you will walk in the ways of My laws, then I will reward you with great blessings, peace in the land etc. And if you will not follow in My ways, then—a whole list of punishments follow. Bechukotai, In Hebrew, has more than one meaning. It could

“As long as we instill a yearning for spiritual growth in our children, we will grow.”

mean laws, as it is literally translated, but it can also mean engraving. There are two ways to put something in writing. We can take pen to paper, ink to parchment, and transcribe the words. This is the way that Torah scrolls and mezuzot are written. In this manner, we are taking two separate entities and combining them as one. Very often, however, some of the words get erased or become unclear.

A different method is engraving. When you engrave letters into a stone, the letters and the stone are one entity. The letters are now a part of the stone itself, just like the Ten Commandments were engraved on the two tablets that Moses received on Mount Sinai. These letters can never be erased. When it comes to embracing the words of G-d, and Judaism, we can utilize the written method or the engraved method. Some people have the “ink-andparchment” attitude, where they and their Judaism are two separate identities. Whenever they have a chance, they insert some Judaism in their lives. They’re people who say, “If I’m available, then I’ll do this mitzvah.” The harder, but more secure, method is the engraved way. This is when Judaism is a part of you in everything that you do. An “engraved Jew” will turn his vacation into a Jewish experience. Engraved Jews will light the Shabbat candles no matter where they are, because Judaism is just a part of who he or she is. There is more to this parashah than just observing mitzvot. It’s about engraving Judaism into our lives. Continued on page 34

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Parashat Bamibar

Parashat Bamidbar opens with the counting of the Jewish people. This was not the first census since leaving Egypt, nor would it be the last. As Rashi pointed out, this constant counting reflects the Divine love that G-d has for each of us. After all, we count the things that are dear to us. Unfortunately, for many, the only things that they count are their material possessions. In the census itself, the Jewish people were counted in two stages. First the 12 tribes were counted: the entire tally was 603,550. The Levites, who represented the spiritual side of the Jewish people, teaching Torah and attending to the running of the Beit Hamikdash, were counted separately. Unlike the rest of the Jewish people, who were counted from the age of 20, the Levites were counted from the age of one month. There is an important message here: while one should only worry about material concerns when one reaches adulthood, spiritual training must begin immediately upon birth. Amazingly though, the Levites tallied only 22,000 whereas even the smallest of the 12 tribes numbered over 41,000. In the material world it is quantity that is important; in the spiritual world it is quality that counts. Despite their different role,

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the Levites were right in the middle of the camp. We must strive to ensure that the spiritual will influence the physical. Today Jewish communities are concerned about continuity and worrying about the declining number of Jews (in the Diaspora). Throughout our history, our spiritual devotion and strength guaranteed our continuity. As long as we instill a yearning for spiritual growth in our children, we will grow.

Parashat Naso

Even before the children of Israel received the Ten Commandments, they were told by G-d, “You are to be a mamlekhet kohanim,” a kingdom of priests. One of our first communal obligations is to act as a nation of kohanim. How do we manifest this proclamation? How are we to embody this task in our daily lives and bring it into our homes, our places of work, and our world? To shed light on our role as a mamlekhet kohanim, Parashat Naso offers helpful insight into one of the core responsibilities of the priests of the Temple—namely, to bless the people. As the kohanim transmitted G-d’s blessing to the Israelites, we too must transmit G-d’s blessing to all people. To bless others is to serve as conduits of G-d’s blessing,

G-d’s generosity and G-d’s light. Blessing opens a channel for holiness to enrich the lives of both the blessers and the blessed. In Parashat Naso, Aaron and his sons—the original kohanim—were given the liturgical formula to use when blessing the Israelites. This blessing is called the birkat kohanim and it remains a centerpiece of the Jewish prayer service. The words of the blessing offer an insight into the nature of our responsibility as a nation of priests in the larger world. Birkat kohanim is a humbling reminder that G-d is at the helm of creation. The birkat kohanim reads: May G-d bless you and keep you. May the light of G-d’s face shine upon you and bring you grace. May G-d’s face be lifted upon you and grant you peace. By blessing others, we become channels of the Divine. To be blessed is to be protected by G-d and to bless others is to contribute to the protection and welfare of those whom we bless. We acknowledge the blessing of our own lives by living lives dedicated to justice and by taking seriously our role as conduits for goodness in the world. By living lives of humility and by acting for good, we recognize our interdependence with G-d, with other people, and with the earth.

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Yom Hazikaron Israel’s Memorial Day


The fourth of Iyar, the day before Israel’s Independence Day, was declared by the Israeli Knesset to be a Memorial Day for those who lost their lives in the struggle that led to the establishment of the State of Israel and for all military personnel who were killed while in active duty in Israel’s armed forces. Joining these two days together conveys a simple message: Israelis owe the independence and the very existence of the Jewish state to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for it. Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, is different in its character and mood from America’s Memorial Day. For 24 hours—from sunset to sunset—all places of public entertainment—theaters, cinemas, nightclubs and pubs—are closed. The most noticeable feature of the day is the sound of a siren that is heard throughout the country twice, during which the entire nation observes a two-minutes “standstill” of all traffic and daily activities. The first siren marks the beginning of Memorial Day at 8 pm, and the second is at 11 am, before the public recitation of prayers in the military cemeteries. All radio and television stations broadcast programs portraying the lives and heroic deeds of fallen soldiers. Most of the broadcasting time is devoted to Israeli songs that convey the mood of the day. Magash Hakesef (The Silver Platter), a poem written by Nathan Alterman during the 1948 War of Independence, was during the 1950s and ‘60s the most common reading for Yom Hazikaron ceremonies. The poem attained a status almost similar to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. During the ‘70s, especially following the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War, numerous new poems and songs commemorating fallen soldiers became popular and often replaced The Silver Platter in public

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ceremonies. Hare’ut (Friendship), a song composed a year after the 1948 war, had an impressive comeback in the 1980s and ‘90s. This poem/song was late Prime Minister Yithak Rabin’s favorite. Almost every high school in Israel has a memorial corner with photos of the school graduates who fell in battle or while on military duty. Some high schools organize their own Yom Hazikaron ceremonies and invite the families of the fallen graduates to participate. The unique atmosphere of the day is enhanced by the sight of teenagers and children, all dressed in white shirts and blue pants or skirts, on their way to school, and thousands

of soldiers in uniform on their way to military cemeteries. The list of fallen soldiers becomes longer every year. The inevitable tendency of radio and television programs is to focus on individual stories of soldiers who lost their lives in recent decades rather than on those who fought in the pre-state undergrounds and 1948 war, who have fewer surviving relatives today. Yom Hazikaron is not thought of as a religious commemoration by the majority of Israelis, but as part of the civil culture. The siren sound seems to inspire awe on a level with other traditional religious ceremonies.

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Israel’s Independence Day


ISRAEL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY IS CELEBRATED ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE MONTH OF IYAR, WHICH IS THE HEBREW DATE OF THE FORMAL ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL, WHEN MEMBERS OF THE “PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT” READ AND SIGNED A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN TEL AVIV. THIS YEAR, YOM HA’ATZMAUT BEGINS ON MAY 5 AND ENDS ON THE 6TH. IN ISRAEL IT’S A FORMAL HOLIDAY. Yom Ha’atzmaut in Israel is always preceded by Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers. The message of linking these two days is clear: Israelis owe their independence—the very existence of the state—to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for it. The official “switch” from Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut takes place a few minutes after sundown, with a ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem in which the flag is raised from half staff to the top of the pole. The president of Israel delivers a speech of congratulations, and soldiers representing the army, navy, and air force parade with their flags. In recent decades this small-scale parade has replaced the large-scale daytime parade, which was the main event during the 1950s and ‘60s. The evening parade is followed by a torch lighting (hadlakat masuot) ceremony, which marks the country’s achievements in all spheres of life. Other than the official ceremonies, Israelis celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut in a variety of ways.

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Many spend the night dancing Israeli folk dances and singing Israeli songs. During the daytime thousands of Israeli families go out on hikes and picnics. Army camps are open for civilians to visit and to display the recent technological achievements of the Israeli Defense Forces. Yom Ha’atzmaut is concluded with the ceremony of granting the “Israel Prize” recognizing individual Israelis for their unique contributions to the country’s culture, science, arts, and the humanities. The religious character of Yom Ha’atzmaut is still in the process of formation, and is still subject to debate. The Chief Rabbinate of the State (which consists of Orthodox rabbis) has decided that this day should be marked with the recital of Hallel (psalms of praise), similar to other joyous holidays, and with the reading of a special haftarah. Some rabbis argue that Yom Ha’atzmaut should be viewed in conjunction with Hanukkah and

Purim, since all three commemorate a “miraculous” victory for the Jews over an enemy of superior military might. For American Jews, celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut has been a way to express solidarity with the State of Israel. In many North American congregations, the joint public celebration often is augmented by a religious service. In some cases, this would occur on the Shabbat closest to Yom Ha’atzmaut and would consist of additional readings added to the service and, usually, the singing of Hatikvah (the Israeli national anthem). There is not yet an accepted “tradition” of how to celebrate this holiday, and only time will tell whether certain customs, foods, prayers, and melodies will be linked in the Jewish mind with this holiday, as with holidays that emerged many centuries before For Jews around the world, joining with Israelis celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut has become a concrete link in the Jewish connection to the land of Israel.

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Jewish Cemetery In Portugal Falling Into the Sea Clement Soffer

ON JUNE 4TH WE ARE CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY OF SHAVUOT. HASHEM GENEROUSLY GAVE US THE GIFT FOR THE BLUEPRINT OF LIFE, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT, “HONOR THY FATHER AND THY MOTHER,” IS WHAT TIES ALL THE JEWISH PEOPLE TOGETHER, IN MY OPINION.


When do you honor them, when they are alive, or when they are dead or both? The answer is when they are alive as well as dead. We are obligated to honor them, respect them and protect them in life and in death.

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How far back in your family tree must you go to perform this commandment, five generations, ten generations? If we accept upon us to pray, honor, respect and visit the graves of our Forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and our Mothers, Sarah, Rebecca and Leah, at their burial ground, Maarat Hamachpela in Israel, and we do the same for the tomb of Rachel, in Hebron, then in essence we consider all Jews descendants from those great nobles and holy individuals. In essence, they are related to all of us, then all of the previous generations are to be considered as our previous fathers and mothers and to be respected, honored, and protected, and the 5th commandment is applied to all the past generations where ever their resting place may be.

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In fact the scriptures strongly advise us to honor our dead where ever they are resting. If you respect them and protect them in their resting place, that will give them a greater chance at the resurrection when the messiah comes. By honoring our Forefathers and Mothers in that spirit, our trust is ingrained in the belief that our entire religion and the essence of our Torah is life, due to our good deeds, mitzvot, and generosity in Tzedakah because when death occurs, we are all assured of the resurrection when the Messiah comes The highest mitzvah level is Hesed Shel Emet (a mitzvah that no one will reward you for and you cannot expect a pay back on this earth). But when you trust in Hashem’s words, “Honor thy father and mother,” you will be rewarded. The greatest mitzvah is to give another Jew a chance to achieve resurrection, Tihyat Hametim, as we are all related one to the other, all the way to our Patriarchs and Matriarchs. As some of you know, I am a volunteer participant for Asra Kadisha, otherwise known as Athra Kadisha, for Sephardim. We are an organization that oversees, and saves Jewish cemeteries all over the world from destruction and eradication, whether governmental or environmental.

I was involved in saving cemeteries from total eradication in Cairo, Egypt, Cochin, India, Belarus, Pinsk, Stuttgart, Germany, Faro, Portugal, Lvov, Bardichev, Ternopol, Uman, and numerous cemeteries in Ukraine. The pictures that you see are from an old cemetery in the city of Funchal, on the island of Madeira, Portugal. These are the graves of our ancestors. Many Spanish and Portuguese Jews escaped the inquisition and settled in the 14th/15th/ and 16th centuries around the Continued on page 42


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Mediterranean. Many came to live in Aleppo, Damascus, Beirut, Lebanon, Alexandria and Cairo, Egypt. This cemetery is facing environmental destruction. It is a very old Jewish cemetery that was built hundreds of years ago on a great wide hill by the sea. Throughout the years, erosion of the hill, due to continuous pounding from the sea, has destroyed it from the base up. Several tombs have fallen into the sea and the rest are in grave danger of collapse.


Asra Kadisha has flown the Assistant to Hagaon Rabbi David Schmidl, shlita, Rabbi Chizkiya Kalmanowitz to Madeira Portugal. Rabbi Kalmanowitz is the grandson of the Gaon Rabbi Abraham Kalmanowitz zt”l, of the Mirrer Yeshiva There are no Jews living in Funchal at present and the entire Jewish community of Portugal is very small and financially unable to help protect this precious cemetery. Therefore we appeal to all Jews, as we are our brother’s keepers in life and in death, to help save the cemetery from imminent collapse. It can be saved by building a sea wall and shoring up the hill with a cement wall to protect it from the ocean waters, however, it is a major construction project. I have received the best and lowest written estimate

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of 217,000 Euros ($296,000) to execute this incredible task. This urgent request is coming from Rabbi Kalmanowitz, in order to allow our Forefathers to rest in peace and to give them a peaceful rest till the time of resurrection. We need your help! Please do not lose a chance at Tihyat Hametim. Please donate any amount that is in your power to send and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to participate in this greatest mitzvah as well. Every dollar counts! My hopes and prayers are that you will adopt this project for the holiday of Shavuot and encourage your entire congregation to do the same. Donations are tax deductible and should be made out to Asra Kadisha, Congregration. The mailing address is: Asra Kadisha Congregation Att; Rabbi Shlomo Herzog 203 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Please indicate on the check that it is for Madeira Portugal. Thank you for always being generous and helpful! Clement Soffer is a member of the Sephardic community. He volunteers for Asra Kadisha.

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hese days, finding outstanding doctors who are available every day and night, including Shabbat and Sundays is a tall order. In fact, primary care physicians are often booked up for weeks or simply not available on days you may need them. If you get sick or break your wrist on Shabbat, or if you discover a strange rash on your leg on Sunday morning, you need to see a doctor. You could go to the local emergency room—if there is one nearby—and wait with a room full of sick or injured people. If it’s a busy day or night, you may be waiting a long time. However, there is an alternative. Any day or night of the week, you can go to an urgent care center. You don’t need an appointment, your wait will be just a few minutes,

and for virtually any non-life threatening condition, the urgent care doctors will be able to take care of you. Of course, for the most serious events such as heart attack, stroke, head-injury or complex fractures, the emergency room is precisely the place to go. What exactly is an urgent care center? Years ago, urgent care

facilities were regarded as little more than ‘doc-in-the-box’ clinics that offered only the most minimal treatment options. Today, urgent care centers are highly respected by the medical community, insurance companies, and most importantly, patients who appreciate being treated by excellent physicians who are always available to see them.


Dr. Scott Flashner and Dr. Larry Kessler, for example, are the owners and head physicians at ER-Dox urgent care centers, with several locations in Long Island, and two brand new, state-of-the-art locations in the heart of our community (Midwood and Gravesend).

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Long-time specialists in emergency medicine, Drs. Flashner and Kessler, along with their top-notch staff of board-certified physicians, regularly treat sore throats, colds and flu, fractures and sprains, cuts that need stitches and a wide variety of other illnesses and injuries. Continued on page 46

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In addition, using the state-ofthe-art Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, Dr. Flashner explains, “means that we can access information about the patient’s medications, allergies, and more, which allows us to more effectively diagnose, treat, and where appropriate, prescribe for these patients.” After receiving effective treatment, ER-Dox patients are urged to make follow-up appointments with their own physicians. In some cases, if the patient does not have a primary care physician, Dr. Flashner will work with the patient to locate one. “The goal is not to replace primary care physicians,” he explains. “The goal is to provide short term, urgent care and then direct patients to their own doctors who will provide the necessary follow-up treatments.” If the patient needs a referral to an orthopedist or an allergist, for example, Dr. Flashner and

Dr. Kessler have excellent working relationships with many specialists. Often, a referral from ER-Dox physicians will get a patient an appointment sooner than if he or she had been referred by an emergency room. Open every day of the year, from early in the morning until 9 pm, and staffed by experienced and highly respected physicians specializing in emergency medicine, urgent care centers like ER-Dox are providing invaluable medical services for people in their communities. Their two new Brooklyn locations are: 1797 Coney Island Avenue, between Avenues O and N and 331 Kings Highway, between W 4 St. and W. 5 St. You can reach them at (718) 676-1499 and (718) 975-3774, respectively. Visit their website: www.er-dox.com

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This year, Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer, is celebrated on May 18. Lag B’Omer is the 33rd day of S’firat Ha’Omer (the Counting of the Omer).


According to the Talmud, 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva died in one short period, because “they did not show proper respect to one another.” And all of them died between Pesach and Shavuot as a result of a mysterious G-d sent plague that raged during the days of the Omer counting. For that reason, it is customary to observe a period of mourning during this time. Weddings are not held, hair is not cut, and music is not heard. This period is a time to reflect upon our midot (values) and improve our relations with others. We are obligated to count the days from the second night of Pesach to the day before Shavuot— seven full weeks. This period is known as the Counting of the Omer. These 49 days represent the 49 days of preparation from yetziat Mitzrayim (the exodus from Egypt) to Matan Torah (the giving of the Torah) on Shavuot, the 50th day of counting the omer. Through the years, the Omer period has become identified with sad memories. Massacres occurred during the period of the Romans and later still during the Crusades. In the days of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the Jews—led by Bar Kochba—attempted to drive out the foreign oppressors from Judea. The revolt was unsuccessful, and thousands of Jews lost their lives during the fighting. Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer, is observed as a day of rejoicing because on this day, the students of Rabbi Akiva

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stopped dying. Lag B’Omer is a festival in the middle of days of mourning that precede and follow it, when the ban on weddings and joyful occasions is lifted. Lag B’Omer is also the anniversary of the death of the Talmudic Sage and disciple of Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, author of the Zohar. The Zohar which means “The Shining Light,” deals with the mystical teachings of the Torah. Tens of thousands of Jews congregate at Meron, the burial place of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, and his son, Rabbi Elazar. Rabbi Bar Yochai requested that his students celebrate his yahrtzeit. Even though the death of such a great Sage is a sad event, there is also joy surrounding the fact that he attained his final reward (as the Zohar explains), and the fact that he revealed many deep secrets of the Torah to his students on his dying day.

It is said that on the day Rabbi Shimon died, a great light of endless joy filled the day because of the secret wisdom he revealed to his students. That secret wisdom was recorded in the Zohar. The sun did not set until Rabbi Shimon had revealed all that he was allowed to reveal. As soon as he was done, the sun set and he died. Lag B’Omer is characterized by a day of outings. In Israel and throughout the Diaspora, the day is celebrated with picnics, and it is customary to light bonfires and sing and dance around them. The fire that surrounded the house, preventing any but Rabbi Shimon’s closest students from approaching, serves as a basis for the custom of lighting bonfires on Lag B’Omer. And because of the happiness back then, we celebrate with happiness now, as well. Many parents wait until their son is three to cut his hair, and the first haircut is usually on Lag B’Omer.

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YOM YERUSHALAYIM Celebrating Israel’s Holiest City

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om Yerushalayim—Jerusalem Day—is the most recent addition to the Hebrew calendar. It is celebrated one week before the eve of Shavuot. Although Jerusalem has been considered the capital city of the Jewish people since the time of King David—who conquered it and built it as the seat of his monarchy—there was never a special day in honor of the city until the Israeli army took over the ancient, eastern part of the city on the third day of the Six-Day War in June 1967. Jerusalem was divided during the War of Independence and 19 years later was reunited as a result of the 6-Day War. The battle of Jerusalem began on the morning of June 5, 1967 when the Jordanians opened fire along the entire cease-fire line. By that afternoon the Jordanians occupied the Governor’s Palace. The Central Command of the Israeli Army tore through the enemy positions of “Har Adar” and “Abdul Aziz” and conquered “Nebi Samuel”. By the morning of June 6 this force reached the JerusalemRammalah road and stormed “TelEl” and “Givat HaMivtar.” In addition, a paratroop brigade was moved up. Its instructions were to open the way to Mount Scopus and the Rockefeller Museum in order to position themselves to break through to the “Old City” of Jerusalem on very short notice. This force cut through the frontline of the town and soon the way to Mount Scopus was cleared and the northeast section of Jerusalem was liberated. On June 7th the General Staff issued the order to liberate the “Old City.” The Central Command activated the paratroop brigade that had conquered the Mount of Olives and the Mount Scopus ridge. These

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troops broke through to the “Old City” by way of the “Lions’ Gate” and hoisted the Israeli flag over the Western Wall. Following the 6-Day War victory, on June 27, 1967, the government presented the Knesset with three law proposals. These proposals determined the effective unification of Jerusalem and sanctioned the application of Israeli law in the entire area of the uni-

fied city. The municipal boundaries of the city were altered and its area was increased threefold. At the same time, a law was adopted that enabled free access to the holy places by the members of every religion. In 1980, the Basic Law: Jerusalem was adopted. This law determined that Jerusalem was the capital of Israel and the location of all state authorities. Continued on page 52

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YOM YERUSHALAYIM...



On May 12, 1968, the government, decided to make the 28th of Iyar the symbolic holiday, Jerusalem Day, a day that symbolizes the continued historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem. Thirty years later, this holiday became anchored in the law: On March 23, 1998, the Knesset passed the second and third readings of the “Jerusalem Day Law,” which determined that the date that Jerusalem was liberated during the 6-Day War was a national holiday. After the 6-Day War the city and its environs underwent an intensive and unprecedented process of restoration and development. Institutions were built, entire new neighborhoods were established and an extensive system of roads and transportation infrastructure was constructed. Ten new neighborhoods were built. This development enabled a significant increase in Jerusalem’s population and the absorption of considerable numbers of new immigrants. Today, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics, Jerusalem’s population stands at about 681,000. Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, has become a large and expansive city. It stands as an inspiration not only to residents of Israel and the Jewish people but also to the entire world. Jerusalem attracts tourists, from around the world, who come to see her beauty, to imbibe of her past and make pilgrimages to the holy sites, which serve as places for prayer. Moshe Amirav, a paratrooper, was one of the first men to arrive at the Western Wall in 1967. He described his first minutes, “We ran there, a group of panting soldiers, lost on the plaza of the Temple Mount, searching for a giant stone wall. Hurriedly, we pushed our way through the Magreb Gate and sud-

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denly we stopped, thunderstruck. There it was before our eyes! Gray and massive, silent and restrained. Slowly, I began to approach the Wall in fear and trembling like a pious cantor going to the lectern to lead prayers. I approached it as the messenger of my father and my grandfather, of my great-grandfather and of all the generations in all the exiles who had never seen it—and so they had sent me to represent them. Somebody recited the festive blessing: ‘Blessed are You, O Lord our G-d, King of the Universe who has kept us alive, and maintained us and brought us to this time.’ But I could not answer Amen.” “I put my hand on the stones and the tears that started to flow were not my tears. They were the tears of all Israel, tears of hope and prayer, tears of Jewish dances, tears which scorched and burned the heavy gray stone.” Abraham Duvdevani, another soldier, described his first encounter with the Wall, “We marched fast, to keep up with the beating of our hearts. We were almost running. We met a soldier from one of the forward units and asked him the way and hurried on. We went through a

gate and down some steps. I looked to the right and stopped dead. There was the Wall, in all its grandeur and glory! I had never seen it before, but it was an old friend, impossible to mistake. Then I thought that I should not be there because the Wall belongs in the world of dreams and legends and I am real. Reality and legend, dream and deed, all unite there. I went down and approached the Wall and stretched out my hand towards the huge, hewn stones. But my hand was afraid to touch and returned to me. I closed my eyes, took a small, hesitant step forward, and brought my lips to the Wall. The touch of my lips opened the gates of my emotions and the tears burst forth. A Jewish soldier in the State of Israel is kissing history—past, present and future all in one kiss.” This day is extremely special to us as a nation who yearned to have our holiest city back in the hands of the Jewish people. So, we celebrate Yom Yerushalayim with happiness and a feeling of wholeness knowing that we may visit the Kotel as we please. It is such a special blessing to know the city is ours. This year Yom Yerushalayim is celebrated on May 28th.

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Daughters Reflect on Jewish Mothers Just In Time for Mother’s Day Debra Rubin

RACHEL AMENT NOTICED THAT SHE AND HER FRIENDS OFTEN SHARED HUMOROUS ANECDOTES THAT WERE TYPICALLY VARIATIONS ON A THEME: OVERPROTECTIVE, WORRYING JEWISH MOMS WHO SMOTHERED THEM WITH LOVE. THAT INCLUDED AMENT’S OWN MOTHER. “MY MOM IS PROBABLY EVERY JEWISH STEREOTYPE SCRUNCHED INTO ONE,” THE WASHINGTON, DC, RESIDENT SAID. “AT THE ROOT OF ALL THESE STEREOTYPICAL, WORRYING, OVERPROTECTIVE MOMS, IS LOVE.” Ament, a freelance writer, decided about three years ago that it would be fun to invite Jewish women writers she admires—mostly bloggers, stand-up comics, and actors— to contribute stories about their mothers for an anthology. The result, “The Jewish Daughter Diaries: True Stories of Being Loved Too Much by Our Moms,” features 27 essays and is set for release just in time for Mother’s Day. The youngest contributor is writer Lauren Yapalater, 24; the oldest is stand-up comedian Wendy Liebman, 53.

selves, to talk about our identity, but I do think we should be careful about how we talk about it, and talk about it in a very full, multidimensional way.” While Jewish mothers in the past were often ridiculed and demonized, Ament said the writers in her book portray their moms in a very loving, heartfelt, affectionate way.


In putting the collection together, Ament contacted about 40 writers including, actress Mayim Bialik, producer Jena Friedman, and playwright Deb Margolin, who were all happy to contribute. Many of the essays focus on dating and a Jewish mother’s strong desire to see her daughter married. That includes Ament’s chapter, “Seth Cohen Is the One for You,” in which she states her certainty that all Jewish women carry a particular chromosome for match making.

created a JDate profile for her. She didn’t follow up with any of the men her mother had pre-screened, although she concedes that it is “something I now regret. My mother put a lot of effort into screening potential sons-in-law and all I did was roll my eyes at her.”

Ament said, “I was in second grade when my mother would point out different boys in the carpool lane at my school insisting that they were meant for me.” No matter that at the time, Ament wasn’t yet interested in boys.

Greenberg, however, figures she might have a second chance. “Maybe this year, I’ll send a video to ABC, explaining why I should be the next Bachelorette,” she said with a smile.

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Ament doesn’t worry about perpetuating stereotypes with her book. “I don’t think as a culture we should ever be scared to talk about our-

Not all the essays focus on mothers. Sometimes it’s a grandmother, such as blogger Almie Rose’s 5-foot-1, feisty Oma, a Holocaust survivor and “slip of a thing” who was “bawdy, blunt and sarcastic. But on the opposite side of that fire and sarcasm was a fierce love for her children and grandchildren,” Rose wrote in her essay. “Oma’s love was immense and unconditional.” Then there’s Kerry Cohen, a child of bitter divorce, who looks to her grandmother as a model for relationships. “My grandmother could teach me things when it came to men,” Cohen wrote. “It wasn’t just because she’d been married for 57 years to a man who adored her until the end. It’s that her standards were so much higher than mine." “The Jewish Daughter Diaries: True Stories of Being Loved Too Much by Our Moms,”is sure to put a smile on your face. Debra Rubin is a writer for JNS.org, where this article originally appeared.

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MOTHER’S DAY, Jewish Style Rabbi Boruch Leff

If your mother is anything like mine, she probably told you weeks ago not to get her anything for Mother’s Day. “Since when did Mother’s Day become a Jewish holiday? Don’t bother yourself over me.”


Of course we know to ignore such self-defacing comments. But she may have a point. Isn’t every day supposed to be Mother’s Day? The Torah tells us to honor and revere our mothers at all times. So why go out of your way to show her your gratitude on Mother’s Day?

We can benefit from Mother’s Day by treating it like a pseudo-Jewish holiday. Jewish holidays are fundamentally different than secular holidays like the Fourth of July and President’s Day. Such holidays commemorate events, while Jewish holidays are portals in time when we can re-experience the spiritual forces that were unleashed due to a historical event. For example, on the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, the Jewish people received the Torah. Thus, every year on Shavuot, we have the opportunity to accept the Torah anew and strengthen our personal commitment. Rabbi Dessler described time as a spiral. As we travel through time we return to key moments of the past and recapture the inherent spiritual energy. This is why Jewish holidays are referred to in Hebrew as moadim (meeting places). Similarly, the Hebrew word

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zman (time) means designated or appointed because every moment in time has been appointed with a specific spiritual purpose. But doesn’t that purpose apply the rest of the year? For example, Passover celebrates G-d freeing the Jewish people from the slavery in Egypt. But the Torah requires us to recall the Exodus from Egypt daily, as recited at the end of the Shema prayer. Why then do we celebrate Passover if we already recall the Exodus continuously the entire year? The same question could be asked for almost every Jewish holiday. On Shavuot, we celebrate G-d giving us the Torah on Mount Sinai. But we also have a general commandment to remember the events of Sinai as often as we can. How then does rejoicing on Shavuot enhance our religious experience? We celebrate all Jewish holidays with the following idea in mind. Yes, we need to remember all of G-d’s miracles and kindness to us at all times, but such a proposition is difficult. Doing something constantly tends to weaken its intensity. Eventually the dramatic can become tedious; the glory can become rote. Holidays allow us to concentrate on a vital component of our spiritual lexicon for a day or a week and then transmit that idea into our essence for the rest of the year. Yes, we need to constantly work on attaining freedom, but Passover arrives and as we relive the Jewish people’s Exodus from Egypt for a full week, we become empowered to carry over the attitude of true freedom for the rest of year. So if you celebrate Mother’s Day, do it with the same approach as a Jewish holiday. Show her your appreciation, buy the card and the roses, and go ahead and take her out for dinner. But make sure these displays of gratitude and affection are not just annual occasions. Mother’s Day should be a day full of love and endearment that helps you continuously experience such feelings throughout the year. This is Mother’s Day, Jewish style. Rabbi Boruch Leff is a vice-principal at Torah Institute in Baltimore. This article originally appeared on Aish.com.

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Israeli Teens Travel Back In Time

SHORTLY BEFORE PASSOVER, 9TH GRADE BOYS TOWN JERUSALEM STUDENTS MADE THEIR OWN NOVEL ATTEMPT TO OBSERVE THE BIBLICAL COMMAND, “IN EVERY GENERATION, EACH PERSON MUST REGARD HIMSELF AS IF HE CAME OUT OF EGYPT.”


They did something that we, here in Brooklyn, don’t have the opportunity to do. The class traveled eastward from Jerusalem to the heart of the Judean Desert for a glimpse into the world of their forefathers.

imagine Moses and the Israelites. Part of me felt like I was truly with them at the Passover Seder, when we recited the Exodus from Egypt.”

Amidst the timeless, silent terrain of the desert and the mountains, the boys were transformed several thousand years back in time, to feel the atmosphere of Biblical days, and to better imagine the experiences of the Children of Israel in Egypt and in the desert where they wandered for 40 years.

“At Boys Town Jerusalem, the Land of Israel is our classroom,” explained Rabbi Moshe Linchner, the dean of students. “When we teach about holidays and the Bible, we make every effort to bring students to the actual part of Israel where the events took place or where the prophet sat to write his words. We place great importance on experiential learning for education—and for the soul.”

“It was important to leave our world for just a few hours and come to a place where time has stood still,” said student Dvir Ben Gigi. “Just looking out at the ancient hills and desert made it easier for me to

According to Rabbi Linchner, “In addition to visiting the desert for Passover, Boys Town students visited Neot Kedumim, just outside Jerusalem, to discover with their own hands the agricultural history

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of our forefathers, as well as the flora and fauna of the Bible. Our field trips cover the whole of Israel and enable students to see and grasp the topography they read of in the Bible. Yet, sometimes our lessons are at our doorstep,” the rabbi smiled. “Just beyond our campus are ancient wine presses which have been unearthed, offering our students a priceless visual understanding of the rituals involved in the production and use of wine in Temple Days and beyond. Although two thousand years have passed, we can easily imagine the Jewish vineyard workers who once toiled on this very site.” May we all get to experience Passover in Israel in the near future.

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I S R A E L

Notes Removed from Western Wall


SHORTLY BEFORE PASSOVER, THE WESTERN WALL’S CHIEF RABBI CLEARED NOTES SENT TO G-D BY WORSHIPPERS FROM ANCIENT CRACKS IN THE WALL.

Millions of people visit the Western Wall every year, leaving written prayers on pieces of paper wedged into the cracks of the ancient stones. As chief rabbi of the Western Wall, Shmuel Rabinowitz makes sure there is room for future prayers. Twice a year, his team collects the hundreds of thousands of notes and buries them. “For months before Passover, people put in their requests to the Creator of the world. We pray that G-d will hear their prayers. This is the place where King Solomon asked that G-d should hear every prayer, every request, of every person,” said Rabbi Rabinowitz. Rabinowitz said he places hundreds of letters a year received by

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the post office addressed simply to “G-d in Jerusalem.” When they remove the notes, the men use sticks to prevent harm to the ancient stones. “It is written in the Torah not to put iron on the alter on sacred things. Iron is something that kills; iron is something that destroys. We use wood, something that doesn’t desecrate, doesn’t hurt, doesn’t destroy. That is what they did at (the time of) the temple and that is what we do here,” added Rabinowitz. At most hours of the day, the Western Wall is lined with people deep in prayer. Many lean forward and touch their foreheads to the stones. With eyes closed, they whis-

per their wishes and kiss the wall when they have finished praying. The custom of leaving notes of prayer and pleas has been adopted by members of many faiths around the world. “This place is a sacred place to the Jewish people. This is the wall of their tears. Generations upon generations dreamt about reaching this place,” said Rabinowitz. The Western Wall is a remnant of the compound of the Second Temple that was destroyed in 70 CE. The entire wall stretches for about 1,650 feet, although much of it is concealed underground. The exposed part, where people gather to pray, is about 165 feet long and about 50 feet high.

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The World Federation of Moroccan Jewry and the Sephardic Nursing Home Honor Rabbi Avraham Amar


The Board of Directors of the World Federation of Moroccan Jewry, in collaboration with the Sephardic Nursing Home, is proud to announce a celebration entitled a “Tribute to the Unity of Our Friends,” which will be held at the Sephardic Home on Sunday, June 8th at 6 pm.

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Rabbi Amar with his lovely wife Dina

At this event, we will honor Rabbi Avraham Amar as an exemplary rabbinic figure of our generation for faithfully serving as the spiritual leader of the Sephardic Nursing Home for the past 25 years. Rabbi Amar was born in Casablanca, where he attended two famous yeshivahs, Em HaBanim and Otzar HaTorah. As a member of a very pious family, he immigrated to Israel as a young boy. There he continued his studies and was certified to be a teacher. After serving in the Israeli army, he continued teaching and studying in Yeshiva Merkaz Harav in Jerusalem, where he received his smicha. He also received a teaching degree in Advanced Judaic Studies from Bar Ilan University (Talmud and Tanach). He also graduated from the famous Jerusalem cantorial school, Heichal Shlomo, where he was fully certified as a cantor. For 20 years, Rabbi Amar was devoted to his educational and administrative career in Israel, meeting the spiritual needs of his community. In September, 1990, he came to the Sephardic Home with his family. His love and devotion to his work, quickly won him the respect and affection of the residents and staff. Rabbi Amar led his community to spiritual prosperity, thanks to the extensive religious programs, which have made the Sephardic Home renowned throughout Continued on page 64

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The Board of Directors of the World Federation of Moroccan Jewry in collaboration with the Sephardic Nursing Home, is proud to announce a celebration entitled a “Tribute to the Unity of Our Friends.” At this event we will also Honor Rabbi Avraham Amar as an Exemplary Rabbinic Figure of our generation for faithfully serving as the Spiritual Leader of the Sephardic Nursing Home for the past 25 years. Honored guests will include Rabbis from Israel, the United States and Canada. Political leaders including: Ministers, Senators, Representatives from the Moroccan and Israel Consulates, President of the World Federation of Moroccan Jewry and Board Members of the Sephardic Nursing Home.

Sunday June 8th at 6:00 PM At Sephardic Home

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Mr. Sam Ben Chitrit President Mondial Federation Jewish Moroccan


By e-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: (347) 556-2276 or (718) 266-6100 Ext. 305 or 202 FAX: (718) 266-3239

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the Jewish community. The spiritual guidance and encouragement given to residents by Rabbi Amar, allows them to observe and embrace their Jewish roots. He has devoted his adult life to serving his Jewish brethren, in the name of G-d, through his involvement in the lives of the elderly community at the Sephardic Home, and

through teaching at Magen David High School. He and his wife Dina are devoted to the spiritual advancement of the Bensonhurst Jewish community. They offer all of their time and energy to their beloved community. Honored guests at our celebration will include rabbis from Israel, the United States and Canada,

Rabbi Amar enjoys helping the residents of the Sephardic Nursing Home

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President of the Parliament of Morocco Karim Ghellab, Sam Ben Chetrit and Rabbi Amar at a celebration for the Moroccan King in his palace in Rabat, Morocco

political leaders including ministers, senators, representatives from the Moroccan and Israel consulates, the president of the World Federation of Moroccan Jewry and board members of the Sephardic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Come celebrate with us and enjoy the culture and costumes of Morocco, an authentic Moroccan choir accompanied by traditional Moroccan musical instruments sent by the Moroccan government and a glatt kosher dinner featuring delicious Moroccan delicacies. Please reserve a place for this exciting event and RSVP by May 26, 2014. Tickets are $65 per person. E-mail Rabbi Amar at RabbiAmar@ sephardichome.org or call the Sephardic Home at (718) 266-6100 Ext. 305 or 202.

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Jewish World Leaders Discuss

Anti-Semitism


The situation of Jews in Ukraine, and in France; growing anti-Semitism in Europe; the boycott campaign against Israel; and the upcoming 20th anniversary of the AMIA center bombing in Argentina were among the topics discussed by the members of the Executive Committee of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) in Paris. The meeting was chaired by WJC President Ronald S. Lauder. Against Anti-Semitism in France The Jewish leaders praised new French Prime Minister Manuel Valls for his measures to restrict free speech where it is deemed necessary to protect citizens from the spread of anti-Semitic and racist incitement. There was a presentation from Roger Cukierman, the head of the French Jewish umbrella body CRIF (Charter of the Representative Council of the Jews of France), who expressed grave concern at the recent growth of anti-Semitism in the country. France has the third largest Jewish community in the world and the largest in Europe. Cukierman expressed great appreciation to President François Hollande and

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his government for their strong fight against anti-Semitism. The WJC also welcomed action taken by French Interior Minister Manuel Valls—who was appointed as the new French prime minister by Hollande recently—to seek bans against performances by the anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonné M’bala M’bala for incitement against Jews. The WJC lauded a fivematch ban and fine—imposed by England’s Football Association—on the French player Nicolas Anelka for showing the Nazi-style salute in solidarity with his friend Dieudonné, during a match. The WJC urged the European Soccer Federation to ensure that strong action is taken

against any expression of racism and anti-Semitism in stadiums. The Jews of Australia The Jewish leaders, which included representatives from over 20 Jewish communities, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine and the United States, called on the government of Australia not to repeal or reduce the impact of those sections of the Racial Discrimination Act that have, for over 20 years, protected the Jewish and other religious and ethnic communities from hate speech, including Holocaust denial. Continued on page 68

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equal rights for Arab citizens of Israel, who already enjoy full civil and political rights.

Manuel Valls, the new French prime minister


Greek Leadership They also expressed support for the efforts of the Greek Jewish leadership to combat rising antiSemitism in Greece and commended the Greek authorities for bringing to bear the full force of the law on the leaders of the extreme-right and anti-Semitic Golden Dawn party. The Situation in Ukraine The situation in Ukraine was discussed in depth. There were presentations from WJC Vice-Presidents Yaakov Bleich (Chief Rabbi of Ukraine), Boris Fuchsmann (Jewish Confederation of Ukraine) and Josef Zissels (VAAD of Ukraine), who voiced their opinions on the severity of the situation. Recent political developments in Ukraine have created a complex situation and have raised a feeling of insecurity among some Jews and other religious/ethnic minorities, living there. There was a unanimous resolution to recognize the new Ukrainian government’s assurances and actions, that Jews and Jewish life in Ukraine will be protected. The executives also expressed concern that the ultra-nationalist Svoboda party is represented in the new Ukrainian government, and that other extremist groups have played a prominent role in recent protests.

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The Two State Solution In a separate motion, adopted unanimously, the WJC reiterated its long-standing support for the two-state solution as the only workable, realistic and principled basis for a true and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. They advised all parties not to relent in their efforts to reach a fair conclusion of the peace talks. They commended the considerable efforts undertaken by the United States administration, and called upon the Palestinian leadership to recognize Israel as the Jewish State, to engender an atmosphere of trust. The WJC noted that recent criticism expressed by several Israeli politicians, that the United States may not have Israel’s true interests at heart and is not a true friend of the Jewish State is completely unhelpful and counterproductive.

All parties were urged to ensure that anti-Semitic and anti-minority incitement is not tolerated, and further that the ethnic, cultural, religious, and linguistic expression of all minorities is protected. The WJC condemned all anti-Semitic attacks in Ukraine and called on the Ukrainian authorities to properly investigate them and bring the perpetrators to justice. All governments, media and non-governmental organizations and their representatives were told not to make unfounded accusations, or give exaggerated accounts of the situation of the Ukrainian Jewish population, because their reports were what caused the complex situation. Authorities were asked to reinforce security to protect Jewish and other ethnic minorities’ sites in the country.

Argentina and Iran The WJC Committee called on the government of Argentina to rescind the memorandum of understanding signed last year with Iran, because the Iranian regime sponsors terrorism and has systematically refused to cooperate with Argentina in the investigation of the attack, which occurred in July, 1994, leaving 85 people dead and is being blamed on Iran.

Anti-Israel Boycott, Sanctions and Divestment In another resolution, the organization decided that the fight against the anti-Israeli Boycott, Sanctions and Divestment (BDS) movement was a top priority. Underpinning the BDS movement is the notorious rumor that Israel is an apartheid state and that one of the BDS campaign’s principals aims to achieve

Extremist Parties in Europe Finally, the WJC Executive Committee urged European nations to take measures to diminish the effect of extremist parties and, if necessary, establish the legal framework for decisive action against those that pose a threat to democracy, and thus follow the example of the Greek authorities against Golden Dawn.

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Mega Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall


For those who have lost a parent, life’s joyous milestones can seem like a doubleedged sword. There are times to celebrate, yet those times are often coupled with a sense of loss. For children, particularly boys approaching their bar mitzvah, it’s hard to imagine marking this passage into adulthood without their moms or dads—or in some cases, both parents—present to witness the occasion. Then, of course, there are the financial considerations. For single parents, coming up with the money for a bar mitzvah celebration, even a very modest one, can be very expensive. That’s where Colel Chabad in Jerusalem comes in. Last month, the organization hosted a mega bar mitzvah celebration for 113 orphaned boys and their families. The youngsters came from throughout Israel and gathered at the Western Wall, where they received their own set of tefillin and were called up to recite the blessing on the Torah. “Many of the boys didn’t want to go to a synagogue for their bar mitzvah because they didn’t have

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their fathers, and the father is a major figure in the synagogue,” said Rabbi Sholom Duchman, the international director of Colel Chabad. “Some didn’t want a ceremony, but having a bar mitzvah with other kids in the same situation made it easier for them.” The bar mitzvah mega-event is held annually on the 11th day of the month of Nissan. Originally, the group bar mitzvah program was offered to boys whose families had emigrated from the former Soviet Union, but given that there is no longer mass aliyah from Russia and its surrounding countries, Colel Chabad identified another group of boys in need—those who have lost a parent. This year marked the sixth group bar mitzvah that was cosponsored by the Centro Judaico, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2008, Rabbi Yitzchak Michaan, director of Centro Judaico, held a bar mitzvah for his

son in the Jewish Quarter and invited 10 orphans of bar mitzvah age to celebrate with them. Afterwards, Rabbi Michaan approached Rabbi Duchman requesting that they further develop and implement this idea as an annual event for orphans from throughout Israel. After the ceremony at the Kotel, the boys and their families (each was allowed to invite 10 guests) traveled to Binyanei Hauma, the Jerusalem International Convention Center, for a private banquet. There, they were joined by Israel’s Chief Rabbis—Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau and Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef—as well as local politicians from across the spectrum. The boys and their families had their photos taken, enjoyed a festive dinner with music and entertainment, and each received a special bar mitzvah gift. Mazel Tov to the bar mitzvah boys!

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ecently Gwyneth Paltrow said, “with hearts full of sadness we have decided to separate,” announcing her ‘conscious uncoupling’ from husband Chris Martin on her website. Paltrow has been candid about the difficulty of marriage in the past. “It’s hard being married,” she said. “You go through great times, you go through terrible times. We’re the same as any couple.” Whether you are a famous celebrity or an ordinary couple, keeping your marriage alive can be a struggle. Creating a happy life together takes sweat. It requires introspection, courage and commitment. Torah’s wisdom provides a path for us to build a home filled with love. How much effort we put into the journey is our choice. When a marriage is coasting along or feels stuck, I am often asked if one partner can really make a difference. The answer quite simply is ‘yes.’ If a husband or wife decides to nourish the relationship, there is a renewed sense of hope. The energy in the home grows positive. True, it may take time, but our spouse will eventually mirror our emotions. If you

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offer love, you will strengthen your bond. If you generate pain, you will probably discover more pain. If you withdraw emotionally, the void will overcome you. For the next 7 days be inspired to love. Draw upon Torah wisdom for each day. Here is a concrete 7 day plan of action to empower you to love. In one week you will discover that you have the inner strength to climb from the promise of love to genuine daily practice, moving from a place of frustrated dreams to a more joyous reality.

to your wife that you are glad to be there. The way we wake up to each other can set a tone for the day. A grumpy look creates a sour mood. Morning or night, be careful that the first moments you see each other you do not convey stress and pressure. For a house to be a haven, it must be a place of joy. Our faces project a feeling of warmth and pleasure or aloofness and distaste. Today, be the first to smile. Communicate tenderness. Create joy.

Day One: Smile Shammai says, “receive each person with a cheerful face.” (Ethics of the Fathers, 1:15)

Day Two: Give Pleasure “Love others as you love yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18)

When you see your spouse for the first time in the morning, give a smile. When evening comes, and you see each other again, greet your partner with a pleasant face. Even if you had a lousy day—there was a problem in the office, your son’s principal called, and there is a leak in your bathroom—don’t lose your smile. A smile warms the heart. It shows your husband that you are happy to see him. It relays

Instead of asking what has he done for me lately, ask what can I do for him? Don’t wait for your spouse to initiate good feeling, you be the one to bring pleasure to your relationship. The best way to do this is by thinking what it is that you would want and then do it for your spouse. Make a surprise breakfast, bring home a favorite treat, offer to take on a carpool, set up a date night— anything to show that you care. Continued on page 74

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How would you want your spouse to treat you? Give emotional support. Give undivided attention. Give of your time. Give the gift of love. This is the key to creating a stronger bond. Today, put new energy into your relationship and do an act of kindness for your spouse. Day Three: Speak Kindly “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” (Proverbs, 18: 21) Words create. Words devastate. With one word we can encourage dreams, create joy, inspire hope and soothe wounds. And with one word we can inject hatred, cause grief, destroy desire and demolish self-esteem. Today speak with kindness and dignity—even when you disagree. Challenge yourself to stay away from saying things like ‘are you nuts?’ and ‘what’s your problem?’ Determine that you will stop shaming and embarrassing your partner. Instead of using put downs or dwelling on past hurts, extend words of gratitude.


Day Four: Be Silent “A protective fence for wisdom is silence.” (Ethics of the Fathers, 3:17) There are times that it is better to hold your tongue than to respond. Anger can bring a person to say things he doesn’t mean. Rage can cause deep regret. Silence takes you to a place of wisdom. You can review your words and think before you act. Many couples tell me that they don’t even remember how the awful argument started. If only someone would have remained silent, the situation would not have spiraled out of control. Today, think before you speak. If you are about to erupt in impa-

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tience or anger, hold yourself back. Curb negative comments. If you are provoked, find the strength to keep silent. Day Five: Be A Friend “Acquire for yourself a friend.” (Ethics of the Fathers, 1:6) See your spouse as your best friend. Best friends are loyal to one another. They share each other’s secrets but do not reveal them to others. True friendship means we don’t gossip or complain about our spouse. We revel in each other’s

“With one word we can encourage dreams, create joy, inspire hope and soothe wounds.” success and are not indifferent or uncaring when there is pain. We believe in each other. Friends enjoy each other’s company and are sure to make time for one another. Laughter is a large part of life together. A good friend is accepting of shortcomings because the focus is on what is right about the person instead of what is wrong. Do something today that will express your friendship for your spouse. Be thoughtful. Challenge yourself to confide in your spouse. Make your spouse feel safe. Show that you trust and are trustworthy. Day Six: Show Respect “Who is honored? He who honors others.” (Ethics of the Fathers, 4:1) Respect is the bedrock of marriage. Too often we believe that if we show respect, we will seem vulnerable. We restrain ourselves from displaying honor and instead wait to

see how our spouse will honor us first. We lose out on a great opportunity to express our love through consideration. When you are sitting at a meal with your spouse, turn off your iPhone. If your wife asks you to do something, do it. When your husband makes a comment, don’t roll your eyes. Your challenge today is to find a way to show honor to your spouse. Communicate respect through your actions and words. Watch your tone and facial expressions. Be courageous and express feelings of admiration and affection. Day Seven: Seek Peace “Be among the disciples of Aaron, loving peace and pursuing peace.” (Ethics of the Fathers, 1:12) What is your goal? You want to build a home filled with serenity. When there is war in marriage, even if you prevail, you lose. There are no winners in this battle. You must decide to seek peace. The final challenge is to pursue peace. Can you give in to your spouse for the purpose of shalom bayit, peace in the home? Can you hear your partner’s side and put yourself in the place of another? Be the first to say “I’m sorry.” Free yourself from the burden of always having to be right. It is true, marriage can be hard. But it is also the greatest gift; the most awesome opportunity to discover true love. May we all find the strength and courage to grow and give today so that when tomorrow arrives our homes will be filled with blessing. Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is an author, freelance writer, and a relationships instructor. She has taught Hineni young couples and parenting classes for more than 15 years.

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BEWARE OF NEW YORK’S INCREASED ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION

Maurice Kassimir


The final New York budget bill passed on April 1, 2014 has many significant trusts and estates related provisions. For wealthy clients, there is potentially an estate tax increase in spite of an increase in the New York estate tax exemption. ESTATE TAX The New York estate tax exemption is set to increase gradually though 2019 to eventually match the federal exemption, which is currently $5,340,000. The New York State exemption amounts are as follows: April 1, 2014 - $2,062,500 April 1, 2015 - $3,125,000 April 1, 2016 - $4,187,500 April 1, 2017 - $5,250,000 After January 1, 2019 the exemption will be indexed for inflation.

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The top New York estate tax rate remains at 16%. In spite of the higher exemption, there is an estate tax “cliff.” If a resident decedent’s taxable estate exceeds the exemption amount by more than 5%, the exemption is eliminated entirely. This means that your estate will be taxed on its full value, not just the amount over the exemption. There is also a phase out of the exemption for estates exceeding the exemption by 5% or less. The following example provided by the New York State Society of CPAs shows a 164% marginal tax rate. Continued on page 78

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In 2017: a decedent with a New York taxable estate of $5,512,500 (which is 5% more than the exemption of $5.25 million), would pay a New York estate tax of $430,050, whereas there would be no tax if the estate were worth $5,250,000. In effect, there is a $430,050 tax on the extra $262,500!!!


If Governor Cuomo believes this new law will stop residents from moving to Florida or another state with lower tax rates, he is sorely mistaken. If your estate exceeds the exemption, it is very important that you consider estate planning to reduce your taxable estate below the threshold. PORTABILITY/QTIP ELECTION There is no portability provision as there would be under federal law. Under federal law, the unused estate tax exemption of the first spouse to die can be transferred or “ported” to the surviving spouse. This cannot be done under New York law. Therefore, planning steps must be implemented (including having proper Wills) to make sure the New York exemption of the first spouse to die is not wasted. In addition, a separate New York QTIP election can only be made when a federal return is not “required to be filed.” So even if a federal return is filed solely for purposes of electing portability, a separate state QTIP election cannot be made. Therefore, creating an exemption trust at the death of the first spouse is still necessary to make sure the New York State exemption of that spouse is not wasted. This is a better alternative than relying on a full marital deduction on the death of the first spouse and taking advantage of portability.

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GIFT TAX New York has no gift tax. Under prior law, lifetime gifts were not subject to gift tax or included in the New York gross estate. Under the new law, the gross estate of a resident decedent is increased by the amount of any taxable gifts made within three years of death (and while a New York resident) provided such gifts (i) were made between April 1, 2014 and December 31, 2018 and (ii) are not otherwise includible in the estate for federal estate tax purposes. This provision, which is intended to prevent deathbed gifts from escaping New York estate taxation, may force many taxpayers to consider a change in residency to a state which does not have an estate tax. INCOME TAXATION OF CERTAIN NON-GRANTOR TRUSTS Incomplete gift non-grantor (ING) trusts created by New York residents will be treated as grantor trusts for New York income tax purposes and thereby subject to New York income tax. ING trusts that are liquidated before June 1, 2014 are excluded from these new provisions. This provision is effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2014. Prior to the change in the law, many New York residents created ING trusts outside of New York (i.e. in Delaware or Alaska) to avoid paying New York state/city income

taxes. Now ING trusts will be treated as grantor trusts for New York purposes resulting in the inclusion of all trust income on the grantor’s New York personal income tax return. The legislation also imposes an income tax on the undistributed net income accumulated by all other exempt resident trusts (i.e. completed gift non-grantor trusts created by New York residents with no New York (i) Trustees, (ii) property or (iii) source income). In tax years beginning January 1, 2014, such income will now be subject to New York income tax once distributed to New York resident beneficiaries. Such trusts will accordingly be subject to return filing requirements when they make distributions to New York resident beneficiaries. Immediate planning is essential for New York residents that have existing incomplete gift non-grantor trusts. As you can see, estate planning has just become exceedingly more complicated. There are many hidden traps, so watch out. Consider scheduling an appointment to review your existing plan. There’s a good chance it needs updating to account for the new law. Maurice R. Kassimir specializes in sophisticated estate tax planning strategies. He is the founder of Mauirce Kassimir & Associates, P.C.

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Shore Animal League of America, who brought along their dogs to run with the other participants, which made it a very colorful race! Aleh Foundation Award recipients were: Rick Bowen, Faigy Erps, Chany Klar, and 6 year old Ben Matsas, the youngest participant at the race. Last year, little Ben accepted an award in public from the Aleh Foundation when his parents Steven and Randi Matsas were honored at

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from infants to adults, transforming their lives. The core of their success is the warm, personal relationships that develop between the caregivers and the children. The Aleh Foundation was incorporated in the United States in 1984, and developed a network of more than 30,000 friends throughout the USA. Their upcoming Annual Awards Dinner will be celebrated on May 21, 2014 in the Museum of

Jewish Heritage. Prominent leaders and celebrities from the USA and Israel will join their elite circle of friends in a state-of-the-art fundraising project. To learn more, visit their website: www.alehfoundationusa.org or call 800-317-ALEH. Aleh Foundation USA is located at 5317 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219.


the 2013 Annual Awards Gala in the presence of 400 participants! Aleh Foundation does magnificent work to improve the lives of Israel’s most needy and has become one of the world’s leading institutions for the care and treatment of severely developmentally disabled children. They help provide treatment, medical care and special education classes and living quarters to more than 700 people, ranging

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March of the Living When You Listen to A Witness, You Become A Witness

Anti-Semitism rises in Eastern Europe, daily. Neo-Nazis lead supporters of Ultra Nationalist Parties in Hungary, Ukraine and Russia, promoting racist, prejudice and anti-Semitic views. The immediate need to stop fascism from growing is evident. However, hate breeds hate so rather than reciprocating the violent tactics Neo-Nazis practice, a more peaceful and effective method to counter their campaigns is to generate one of remembrance.


Holocaust survivors, liberators and advocates of tolerance acknowledge the current urgency to promote acceptance and understanding. Yet to best produce positive results from such efforts, educational programs are crucial. March of the Living International is one nonprofit organization annually bringing together thousands of teens, adults, survivors and liberators from around the world to Poland and Israel for an educational two-week program about the Holocaust. A key element that captures participants most is hearing Holocaust survivors and liberators share the memory of their wartime experiences in the very places where tragic events unfolded. Students whose communities have experienced historic persecutions also participate, such as survivors of the Rwandan genocide. Hearing their voices and seeing them relive each painful memory from the Holocaust compels the utmost sympathy from participants. After the sadness subsides, the

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epic tales of survival are meant to rouse a deeper appreciation for human life, courage and tolerance. Consequently, each historical chronicle told is forever etched in the minds of those that listened. To listen to a witness, you become a witness. As a result, in order to retain significant interest in March of the Living International, a different theme is chosen annually. This year, one momentous concept March of the Living International incorporated into its curriculum is the Jewish Sephardic perspective during the Holocaust, featuring distinguished Sephardic Community Ambassador Rabbi Elie Abadie. The 2014 March, on April 28, marked the 70 years that have passed, since the destruction of Hungarian Jewry. To keep the memory alive, the President of Hungary, Janos Ader, was in attendance. Never again will such horrific violence be inflicted upon the Jewish people, as long as the world never forgets. Teaching younger

generations about the anti-Semitic acts that led up to the Holocaust and the actual atrocities that took place during the Holocaust directly from the few that survived the Holocaust supports this effort. Among the noteworthy featured speakers at his year’s March were Rabbi Meir Lau, a Holocaust survivor from Poland and Chile’s most philanthropic mining business owner Leonardo Farkas of Hungarian Jewish descent. His extraordinarily generous monetary contributions towards March of the Living enabled tens of thousands of young people and Holocaust survivors to participate this year. One young participant in this year’s event stated, “March of the Living had an impact on every aspect of my life. It changed how I saw anti-Semitism, racism, Jewish studies and having a bigger part in Jewish causes. It also changed me as a person, Jewish and in everyday life. For this experience I am forever grateful!”

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Assemblyman Cymbrowitz Fights for Our Yeshivot

In his “State of the State” address, Governor Cuomo proposed a $2 billion “Smart Schools” bond referendum to help equip students with the technology they need to compete with their national and global counterparts. Unfortunately, yeshivahs and non-public schools were not included in the original bond proposal. Current federal and state aid funding is simply not enough. Assemblyman Cymbrowitz immediately led the charge in the NY State Assembly and worked closely with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s office to add Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, who language to the referendum clarifying that the technolhas always fought for legislation benefit- ogy supported by the bond must benefit all students ting yeshivot and non-public schools, was equally—regardless of where they attend school. He made this a top priority because he felt the current instrumental in assisting the Sephardic language would be “patently unjust to our tax-paying Community Federation (SCF) and its coali- yeshivah families.” In recent weeks, the bond act was the subject of tion partner, OU-Teach NYS, by making a massive letter-writing campaign in our community them aware of an enormous opportunity spearheaded by Assemblyman Cymbrowitz to ensure which could allow the Jewish community that yeshivahs and other non-public schools would be to take advantage of new legislation in this among the beneficiaries. With the help of the Orthodox Union and Sephardic Community Federation, thousands year’s state budget. of parents signed petitions urging Governor Cuomo to change the language of the bond act to expand it beyond public schools. Happily, these efforts were successful. If approved by the voters in November, every yeshivah and Jewish day school would see an allocation of up to $250 per student for technology for a total of $31,250 for the yeshivah/Jewish day school community. This “Smart Schools” initiative can help with infrastructure improvements, to bring high-speed broadband to schools and with the purchase of classroom technology for use by students and teachers. Chalkboards can be replaced with technology such as whiteboards; it will enable schools to go wireless and educate students Assemblyman Cymbrowitz with boys from Yeshivah of Flatbush using tablets (Internet-restricted if necessary), instead of outdated textbooks and worksheets. Every child in New York deserves a high-level education, and 21st century education requires 21st century tools. Now, due to the combined efforts of individuals like Assemblyman Cymbrowitz, we could have the potential to provide our schools with technology that would go a long way toward ensuring that our children have the skills to compete in a global economy. “I am pleased that the 2014-15 New York State budget includes so much positive news for yeshivah families and schools,” Assemblyman Cymbrowitz said. “Much of the good news resulted from collaboration, persistence and focusing on the goal we all share—helping our children and families.” We applaud and thank Assemblyman Cymbrowitz for working tirelessly on behalf of yeshivahs and Jewish Assemblyman Cymbrowitz with Sam Sutton education. and Councilman David Greenfield

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11 Ancient Burial Boxes Found In Israel


The Israeli Antiquities Authority unveiled 11 ancient burial boxes recently. Officials say the boxes are 2,000 years old. Some are engraved with designs and even names, giving clues to their origin and contents. The boxes contain bone fragments and remnants of what experts say is pottery buried with the deceased. The boxes were recovered in Jerusalem, when police observed a suspicious nighttime transaction involving two cars, four individuals and the 11 boxes. Once police realized the boxes were of archaeological significance, they alerted the Antiquities Authority. It is not yet clear how the suspects got hold of them. These boxes, or ossuaries, are believed to originate from the Second Temple Period. Experts say they are from within a 1.3 mile radius of Jerusalem. The Antiquities Authority already has in its possession over 1,000 of these ancient boxes, but Deputy Director of the Authority Dr. Eitan Klein said that each box is significant. “We can learn from each ossuary about a different aspect of language, art and burial practice,” he added, “and we can learn about the soul of the person.” Some of the boxes feature elaborate engravings, which Klein

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says is indicative of wealth and a high social status of the deceased. Two were inscribed with the names Yoezer and Ralphine. According to common Jewish practice of the time, the deceased were not buried, but laid out in a cave for one year. Then the bones were gathered and stored in the special boxes. Dr. Klein offered two potential possibilities for how the sellers obtained the boxes. The first was that thieves had actively gone looting in an old cave. The second possibility is that a burial cave was uncovered inadvertently

during a construction project or excavation. According to Israeli antiquities law, all antiquities discovered within Israel are considered property of the state. The boxes were recovered near the Israeli settlement of Neveh Yaakov. Dr. Klein assumes that they originated near Mt. Scopus. In the past, allegations of forgery have been made over certain ossuaries and their inscriptions. However, Dr. Klein took careful note of their engravings and contents. “These ossuaries are authentic,” he said. “Everything here smells authentic.”

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Good Things Are Happening at Sharei Hayosher Pre-School THERE IS GROWING AWARENESS THAT MOST BRAIN DEVELOPMENT OCCURS BEFORE A CHILD TURNS FIVE. RESEARCH SHOWS EARLY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES SET THE COURSE FOR ALL FUTURE LEARNING.


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Current brain research shows that brain development begins at birth and most of a child’s brain is fully developed by age three, while children are engaged in making sense of the world. These early years are times of intense intellectual engagement, as children develop

language, social interactions with others, physical and spatial reasoning, categorizing, and problem solving. As we continue to learn about young children’s capabilities, it is natural to want to provide a wonderful environment where they can learn and grow. Sharei Hayosher is a family-oriented preschool, that provides the highest quality education at every developmental level. They create success and motivate children to achieve in a positive atmosphere. The philosophy at Sharei Hayosher is that children learn through their environment, where self-confidence blossoms through exploration and achievement. The teachers and staff treat each child and their parents like family. The children’s success and growth are the most important aspects of what we do. The school provides a safe and loving learning experience. Its parent body appreciates that their children are receiving the utmost care. As the school year is coming to an end, parents have been expressing their satisfaction. Here are some comments that we recently received. “My son is greatly enjoying his class and his teachers. Talking about his teachers and his friends always brings a smile to his face.” Mrs. Blanche Abadie Continued on page 90

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“I am so incredibly impressed by my child’s teacher. She is both patient and loving. I watched her interact with the kids. She had good control of the class and a really fun way of engaging the kids and keeping them interested in learning.” Michelle Sarour “Thank you for all the hard work and the patience you have with our children. You help each child find his/her individual self. Great work!” The Adams “Sharei Hayosher feels like home. The teachers are fabulous! They have given us so much love and support! We love the staff, and truly appreciate all of their hard work!” The Hidary Family “We can’t thank you enough for your organization! Your care shows in our home whenever our daughter shares her favorite school song, Tanach story or life lesson. What a joy it has been watching her grow. ” The Ys


“I thank you and the Sharei Hayosher staff for having so much patience and creative energy! You are all blessed with gifts that help my son enjoy and look forward to each day. Many thanks! Marjam

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“Thank you very much for taking such great care of our child. She loves you and is turning into a sweet, thoughtful and well behaved little girl—a testimony to her great pre-school!” Erin & Jeff “Our daughter has grown so much this year. Her first year of school has been a blessing to our family. It takes a very special person to work with this age group. Hashem’s continued blessings as you serve Him!” Jake & Channa “Thank you so much for all of your patience this year. My child is like a sponge and I know that it has a lot to do with all of the attention that he receives in school. Your dedication to the kids is outstanding.” Lisa & David Azoulay “I am so grateful for each of the staff. I thank Hashem that I was given the opportunity to work at such a wonderful school, with amazing teachers/people like all of

you. Thank you for your support and most of all, thank you for caring for my children and helping teach them about our tradition.” The Avital Family “Thank you for taking such good care of our child. We really enjoyed looking at the portfolio that you put together.” The Davidson Family “Our family has been blessed by the work you do at Sharei Hayosher. Thank you for your commitment to raising children in an environment that honors Hashem. Thank you for giving my child the best hugs at the end of the day! Your love for the kids is a blessing. Thank you for your dedication and perpetual smile!” Uri & Liz Ben-David “Thank you for all you do to make Sharei Hayosher such a wonderful place. Both our children have loved every minute they spent there, and both have grown so much because of all their wonderful teachers. Your Continued on page 92

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energy is amazing, your genuine care and love enduring, and your efforts do not go unnoticed.” Michael & Esther Jacobs “You have been an amazing influence in my child’s social development. We are so grateful that you welcomed her with open arms. She looks up to you and loves you very much! We appreciate all that you are and all that you do.” Ari & Jenny Shamah

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“Thank you very much for all of the special attention and affection you have shown my child throughout the year. She has learned so much. Thank you!” Sarit & Gil Talansky “It has been a wonderful year. My daughter has grown so much. Thank you!” Helen Ashkenazi

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Chapter 5

Stealing Across the Border “For your own sake, therefore, be most careful.” Deuteronomy 4:15 A small motion in the region of my arm awakened me. I opened my eyes and saw my friend, his face again radiating like that of an angel. Having woken up before me, he sat by my side, holding my hand. He seemed to have an alarm clock hidden inside him. Perhaps he really was an angel. “You should get up; it’s beginning to get dark and we have to set out,” he whispered in my ear.

“Okay,” I said, sitting up next to him. I was dead tired. “When did you wake up?” “A long time ago,” he answered, continuing: “You slept very deeply. Apparently you needed it, but it’s important that you stay awake now, because we’re going to cross the border and reach the town that the Pole mentioned. Perhaps we really will find our families there.” Continued on page 96

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I rose to my feet and stretched. The pains in my body had disappeared. The hope that I would soon be able to meet my father and sisters revived me, and I was ready to start out. “We’d better wait another half hour so that we can leave when it’s completely dark,” suggested my friend. We left our hiding place and walked toward the edge of the forest where we had parted from our Polish friend. Total darkness fell upon the entire area. Distant lights flickered in the town that was our destination. Michael pointed the way. “We’ll walk in this direction until we reach the stream.” Our nighttime trek began with our passage

“Are you tired?” he asked. “No, I can go on,” I answered. “Very well, we’ll continue walking straight, until we reach the stream.” While we were talking, we saw the lights of two approaching vehicles and could also hear the sound of their engines. “I don’t know if the vehicles are traveling on this side of the stream or the other,” said Michael, “so we can’t tell if they’re German or Russian. Let’s climb down the hill and hide in the thick bushes nearby. We can also rest until the danger passes.” Like seasoned survivors, we proceeded downhill straight into a large thicket of bushes.

“My survivor’s instinct sized up the situation accurately and I was unbelievably calm. This time I relied on both my friend and myself, having apparently begun to think and act like an adult.” through the break in the fence the Pole had mentioned. I had trouble walking. The shoes his wife had given me were a little too big, though certainly more comfortable than going barefoot. We passed by thick bushes, struggled with impenetrable vegetation and evaded obstacles. Mindful of the darkness enveloping us, Michael proceeded cautiously, out of concern for hidden pits and unanticipated traps. Somehow, the lights of the town seemed farther away the closer we got. My friend was determined, however, and pressed on, unflagging. Despair was alien to him. The main thing was that we were advancing carefully and avoiding German eyes. There were no paths on our route. He was cautious to avoid them, claiming that using them in this area was a recipe for disaster. The moment we hit a paved road or path, the lad was quick to distance us from it as much as possible, like an experienced scout. We stopped after a few hours and climbed a nearby hill from where we could look down at our destination. This time, the lights of the town were distinctly visible. My friend decided to take a break.

We cleared a path through them and created a space in which to sit next to each other. The sound of the cars’ engines grew louder and their lights bounced up, down and sideways. “Germans,” whispered my friend, adding: “They’re approaching from the right, traveling the same route we took an hour ago. I think we’re far from them. We’ll wait here until they pass and then continue toward the stream.” No further explanation was needed. My survivor’s instinct sized up the situation accurately and I was unbelievably calm. This time I relied on both my friend and myself, having apparently begun to think and act like an adult. We waited a short while and the vehicles passed. Michael rose, took my hand and explained with satisfaction that it was evidently a German patrol that had passed and we should not delay in taking advantage of this fact. “We must hurry and reach the stream before the patrol returns. There may be an additional route along the stream, via which the patrol is liable to come back,” my friend Continued on page 98

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said, assessing the situation and hurrying me along. This time we walked quickly, again avoiding traps and thick bushes. Michael explained that the dense vegetation resulted from winter flooding and the stream that had overflowed. The thicker the plants, the closer we were to the stream. We walked without stopping and, just as my friend had anticipated, reached a point from which the stream was visible. We clearly heard the flowing water.

“We must hurry and get to the other side before the patrol returns,” said Michael, searching with his eagle eye for an easy crossing point. We traversed the road, and with extreme difficulty, cleared a way among the bushes toward the stream. Our goal was to gain distance from that spot and get as close to the stream as possible. The sound of flowing water grew louder until our feet eventually touched the water itself. We stopped and my friend looked for a place to cross. The current was not strong and the water did not seem deep. We continued to walk along the stream in the direction of the town, hoping to find a suitable crossing point. We reached a bend in the stream. In the stream’s center were large pieces of driftwood that had been swept away and gotten stuck on mounds of rocks protruding from the

water. Michael stopped walking and noted that this looked like an ideal place to cross safely. He suggested we remove our shoes and roll up our pant cuffs. Sitting on a piece of wood, he took off his shoes, tied the laces together, put his socks inside and hung them around his neck. “Do just as I did. We’ll put our shoes on again once we get to the other side and continue toward the town. We’ll be safer there, as our Polish friend told us. We should hurry, I don’t know when the German patrol will return,” said my friend, helping me with my shoes. We got ready to cross the stream. Michael, who was taller than I, hung my shoes around his neck too, and we immersed our feet in the water. It was ice cold. With utmost caution, he climbed onto a piece of wood that looked stable and pulled me toward him with his right hand. We proceeded slowly to a rock that jutted out above the water, while he continued to hold my hand and keep me steady. “Be careful not to fall. The rock is slippery and we must walk very slowly,” he warned. We advanced a few steps. The water froze the soles of our feet. The darkness made it harder to select the strongest piece of wood, but our survivor’s instinct helped us overcome the difficulty. My friend checked every single log before we stepped on it. Thus we straggled onward, from rock to driftwood to rock again, our feet in freezing water while the river’s spray drenched our bodies. Our clothes were wet, but it was tolerable; and we eventually reached the other side. We continued into a thicket, looked for a dry place and sat down. I heard my friend release a long, meaningful sigh. I huddled close to him and he hugged me warmly, saying confidently: “The dangerous part is already behind us. The Russians are not as cruel as the Germans—the Pole did tell us that Jews are not persecuted on this side of the border as they are on the German side. So Continued on page 100

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we can relax. It is important that we distance ourselves from the border, moving eastward, so that we’re not detected by German eyes on the other side of the stream.” While Michael spoke, we saw the approaching lights of the German patrol on the other side of the stream, exactly as he had predicted. “We’d best stay here until the patrol passes. This is an excellent hiding place, we’re already on the eastern bank and they won’t notice us from the other side. In the meantime, let’s dry our feet and put on our shoes so that we’re ready to get going,” said my friend encouragingly. The patrol vehicles moved slowly and much time passed before we saw them disappear from the path on the western bank from where we had just come. At an early hour, before the break of dawn, we arose and set out on our way.

value of a piece of bread—how much pleasure a small amount can provide. “We’ll save the potato and the remaining bread since we don’t know what awaits us,” said my eleven-year old friend, rich in life experience. Sated with the bread and water, we started walking on the path along the stream. The lights of the town grew nearer. The Divine Creator chose this hour to illuminate the land and all who dwelt upon it. The lighter it became, the more we discovered what we had missed in the dark: not far from the path we were on was a paved road that apparently led into the town. Visible on the approaching horizon were a few houses alongside structures that looked like grain silos, with a number of cows nearby. Several wagons were already traveling in our direction on the paved road. “We’re better off sticking with this path,

We felt safe here and took the first path we happened onto, toward the “promised” town. Michael suggested stopping at a creek that flowed parallel to the stream so that we could drink and quench our thirst. I sat near the creek and drank as my life had taught me to, scooping up a handful of water and drinking it. My friend took the remaining bread out of the bag and broke off two chunks, one for each of us. We ate heartily. These are the moments in life when one learns the true

not the paved road. I don’t know who those people traveling it are; they might be hostile Poles or highway robbers. I would prefer we reach the town via our current path. I think we’ll be there in about an hour and we’ll be able to blend in with the many residents without arousing suspicion. Let’s hope we run into some Jews like us who can help us locate our families,” commented Michael—here was the life wisdom of a boy not yet thirteen years old. Continued on page 102

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We walked for a long time, trying to conceal ourselves from the sight of the wagon drivers who rode along the road that twisted alongside our path. Vehicles also traveled on it, including military ones bearing red flags. We immediately sensed the difference, as the uniforms of these soldiers vastly differed from those of the Germans. There was already cause to breathe easy. We reached the edge of the awakening

ments. Some lay with suitcases next to them, while others only had cloth bundles. Women held babies, trying to soothe them, and crying children in tattered clothing begged for a piece of bread. We were shocked by what we saw. My friend, who had not let go of my hand, pulled me forward. The street we were on appeared to be one of the main streets. No one paid any attention to us; all were preoccupied with

“Hundreds of destitute Jews filled the pavements. Some lay with suitcases next to them, while others only had cloth bundles. Women held babies, trying to soothe them, and crying children in tattered clothing begged for a piece of bread.” town. As we proceeded, we were confronted with the most terrible sights. Numerous people thronging on street corners, sleeping on the sidewalks, and in the adjacent courtyards, families, including children and elderly, had settled. Some were wrapped in blankets; others had nothing but the bare sky above them. It was not hard to guess that these were Jews like us who had been expelled from their homes, or had survived the cruel Nazi occupation. Some still dozed; others were awake. Our eyes sought familiar faces. At first glance we saw no one. My friend stopped near a group of Jews and asked about our families. One older man, with a beard and peyot was praying, swaying from side to side. He looked at us with astonishment and asked us where we had come from. “From Pultusk,” we answered. “You should go to the synagogue and ask there. Perhaps someone will be able to help you,” he suggested, pointing in the direction we needed to go. It seemed as if our Polish friend had been right. Many Jews had gathered here, refugees from the surrounding towns that had been conquered by the Nazis. The deeper we went into the town, the more distressing were the sights we saw. Hundreds of destitute Jews filled the pave-

their own needs. The place resembled a refugee town in every way. The hundreds crowding the streets became thousands, and though we searched for people we knew, we identified no one. My friend stopped at a group of boys and asked where the synagogue was. One of them pointed to a nearby street and said: “Turn right at the next street. You can’t miss it; there are lots of Jews there.” Noticing my highly emotional state, Michael grasped my hand even more tightly and continued pulling me forward, trying to be encouraging: “I’m sure the people in the synagogue will be able to help us find our families. Let’s hurry over there. It’s early morning now; perhaps we’ll find some of the community rabbis praying the morning service and they’ll advise us what to do.” We turned right at the next street, as the boy had said, and were quickly engulfed in the mass of people around the synagogue. Don’t miss chapter 6 next month. For more information or to read previous chapters visit samdomb.com.

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Yom Hazikaron

Israeli Families Discuss What It’s Like to Lose A Soldier, A Son, A Sibling Mayaan Jaffe

APPROXIMATELY 22,000 ISRAELI SOLDIERS HAVE DIED SINCE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JEWISH STATE, INCLUDING 40 SOLDIERS BETWEEN MARCH 2013 AND MARCH 2014.

“We in Israel are fighting—and dying—on behalf of every Jew in the world. We are maintaining a safe haven for every Jew to escape to. Jews in the Diaspora live safer lives and hold their heads higher because Israel and its army exists,” said Chantal Belzberg, executive vice chairman of OneFamily, an organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of Israeli victims of terror attacks and their families.


On Yom Hazikaron, the fourth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar (sundown on May 4, 2014), Israelis will pay tribute to the country’s fallen soldiers in a solemn day of mourning. On its official Memorial Day, Israel also mourns the loss of civilians who were killed as a result of terrorism. Among the soldiers killed during these past 12 months was 20 year old Gavriel Kobi, a combat soldier in the Givati Brigade, who was killed on September 22, 2013 by a Palestinian sniper while on guard duty outside Hebron’s Cave of the Patriarchs. Also killed were 18 year old Eden Atias, stabbed in the neck on November 11, 2013 while on a bus in the northern Israeli city of Afula, and 31 year old Shlomo Cohen, a Petty Officer 1st Class in the Israeli Navy, who was fatally shot by a Lebanese sniper, while driving near the Israel-Lebanon bor-

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Defense Forces Corporal Netanel Yahalomi,

der fence in an unarmored military vehicle. “When a young soldier is killed, it has a radically shocking, traumatic and debilitating effect on the soldier’s parents and family,” said Belzberg. “Siblings suffer tremendously, but not as deeply as mothers. Siblings suffer because they don’t just lose a brother; they also lose their mom and dad, who often wallow in their grief and have no energy to care for the living. In many cases,a dead child occupies more time than a living one.”

Yehudit Rotenberg, whose son Sergeant Nadav Rotenberg, 20, was killed January 7, 2011, near the Gaza border, still remembers the day she learned of her son’s death. The family had seen a report on a border incident in which four soldiers were injured. “It was a Friday night,” Rotenberg recalled. “We learned of the incident at around 6:10 pm. I was worried, but I didn’t believe he could have died. They said there were injuries on the news. Eating Shabbat dinner Continued on page 106

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was very stressful; it was hard to eat the food. We kept thinking he would call, that he would tell us he was fine. Then there was a knock at the door, and we saw an army uniform collar through the window.” She said the hardship, the emotion, came quickly. Avital Yahalomi has a similar story. Her brother, 20 year old Corporal Netanel Yahalomi, was killed on September 21, 2012 while on patrol along the Israeli border with Egypt. Three heavily armed terrorists, attempting to infiltrate Israel, attacked the soldiers. One terrorist was wearing a suicide belt, which went off during the battle. Corporal Yahalomi was a deeply religious solider; three Jewish books were found on his body after his death. His sister, Avital, said that her brother dreamed of being the strongest and best combat soldier. He was upset when he learned that because he wore glasses, which reduced his profile, he could not join the unit of his choice, but instead would be part of the Artillery Corps. This knowledge, however, put his family more at ease. They knew he was on the Egyptian border, and they assumed that he was safe there.


“In general, we have peace with Egypt,” Avital said, noting that her brother was careful about what he told the family, never wanting to worry them. On the afternoon of his death, his family was preparing for Shabbat at their home in Nof Ayalon, near Modi’in. When an IDF representative came to deliver the news, then 9 year old Yitzchak opened the door.

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“He didn’t know what was happening,” Avital said. “He thought they were coming to kick us out of our home and he called to mother. My father was in the shower. One by one, we learned what happened. Then we all just sat on the couch and we cried and cried. This is something that never goes away. It will never go away.” “When you say goodbye to your son, as he gets on the bus with all of the new soldiers, you’ve offered up your son as a potential sacrifice to the country,” explained Belzberg. “Your heart sinks. The worst may happen. But most parents say to themselves, ‘It won’t happen to me.’” She added, “Then, in the middle of the night, there’s a knock at the door. Three soldiers stare sadly into your eyes. Your worst nightmare has happened. Your son is dead. You scream and your whole body shakes. You collapse.”

But you have no choice except to go on. Today, Nadav Rotenberg’s younger brother is in his second year in the army. The first year, said Yehudit Rotenberg, “I worried a lot.” Yet she is also very proud. “These are brave children,” said Rotenberg. “Even though I lost a child, I still believe the army is very important and we have to support it.” Avital Yahalomi has similar ideas. “I am happy to be Israeli, even though it cost me so much. I plan to stay here, to raise my children here, to send them to the army to defend my country,” she said. “Yom Hazikaron is about remembering a larger family, about saying to each bereaved family that their child, the apple of their eye, is remembered,” said Rebecca Fuhrman, of OneFamily. “Their loss is our loss.” Maayan Jaffe is a freelance writer.

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F I N A N C E

Medicaid Planning The Nursing Home Solution

Isaac Yedid, Esq. & Raymond Zeitoune, Esq.

AS WE GET OLDER, WE BEGIN TO WORRY ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY THAT WE MAY GET SICK AND END UP IN A NURSING HOME. PAYING FOR A NURSING HOME CAN DRASTICALLY REDUCE A PERSON’S SAVINGS. IN NEW YORK, THE AVERAGE COST OF NURSING HOME CARE IS A LITTLE MORE THAN $75,000 PER YEAR. THE COST OF BETTER NURSING HOME CARE IS UPWARDS OF $170,000 A YEAR.


Most Americans will drain their savings while paying for nursing home care until they qualify for Medicaid, but with proper planning, this unfortunate result can easily be avoided, and people can go to a nursing home and still leave an inheritance for their children. Medicaid is an entitlement program for people and families with low income and limited resources. In order to qualify, you must be impoverished under the guidelines prescribed by the program. Essentially, there are two types of Medicaid, “plain” and “nursing home,” each with very different requirements. Plain Medicaid: To be eligible for medical care, the monthly income limit for an applicant aged 65 or older living in a one-person

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household is $809. The monthly income limit for an applicant aged 65 or older living in a two-person household is $1,192. The resource limits for applicants aged 65 or older are $14,550 (plus a separate burial account of $1,500) and $21,550 (plus a separate burial account of $1,500), respectively, for a one-person and a two-person household.* Nursing-Home Medicaid: To be eligible for nursing home care, the program states that the applicant’s income must be $50 or less per month, and if there is a community spouse (the spouse remaining in the home), the couple cannot have income exceeding $2,931 per month. If this amount is exceeded, Medicaid may request monthly income contributions from the community spouse.

The community spouse resource allowance is a potential maximum of $117,240 in resources (plus a separate burial account of $1,500). If this amount is exceeded, then Medicaid may seek reimbursement from the community spouse holding the money * The income and resource levels are based on 2014 guidelines and may increase or decrease in future years. The New York Department of Social Services requires persons seeking Medicaid to meet these limits in order to qualify. Without proper Medicaid planning, most people will have to spend down most of their assets before being eligible to qualify for Medicaid. Therefore, if a Continued on page 110

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person thinks he or she may apply for Medicaid in the future, certain measures must be taken today in order to avoid being denied. The Basics of Medicaid Trusts A Medicaid trust is a way to transfer money to someone you trust with restrictions so that they cannot just keep the money. If you no longer qualify for long-term care insurance, a Medicaid trust is a great way to secure your future eligibility for Medicaid. The key word here is “future” because a Medicaid trust will not qualify you for Medicaid immediately. There will be a penalty period, which can be up to five years (but is often less). If you have an immediate need for Medicaid, there are a number of other techniques that can be used, such as a “gift and loan” or a “spousal refusal.” As a part of creating a New York Medicaid trust, you will have to transfer your assets to the trust (i.e. transfer your money to a bank account in the name of the trust and re-title your brokerage accounts and real estate to the trust).


Example: David creates a Medicaid trust called the “David Medicaid Trust.” For the trust to work, David has to transfer most of his money and stock to an account belonging to the “David Medicaid Trust” and deed his house to the “David Medicaid Trust.” This is the only way Medicaid will accept the premise that David no longer has the money. Once assets are put into a Medicaid trust, it is impossible to take them out without losing Medicaid eligibility. It is this inability to revoke or amend the trust that makes the trust untouchable by Medicaid. Now that

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you no longer own the property, you prevent Medicaid from asserting that you don’t meet the Medicaid resource limit. The trustee of your choosing will manage the trust. This is usually a person who is very close to you, such as a son or daughter, although some trusts are managed by an attorney or a bank. Some people opt to have more than one trustee, for example, two children and an attorney or a banker. You can receive income from the trust, as long as the income is below the Medicaid eligibility limit. Medicaid will count the income but ignore the principal of the trust. Any income over the Medicaid limit will have to be put back into the trust. Once again, planning in advance is key. A proper Medicaid trust that is more than five years old will qualify you for all types of Medicaid, but a “younger” trust may incur a period of ineligibility (the waiting period). Qualifying for Medicaid After Transferring Assets When the Medicaid trust is more than five years old, you will qualify for Medicaid without a waiting period. Otherwise, a period of ineligibility is calculated by taking the dollar value of the transfer divided by average monthly cost for nursing care, which equals the number of months you will be ineligible for Medicaid.

transfer is made to: (i) a qualifying relative; (ii) your child who is either under 21 years of age, blind or permanently disabled; (iii) your sibling, if he or she has an equity interest in the house and was living there for at least one year before you went into a nursing home; or (iv) your adult child, if that child has lived in the home at least two years before you went into a nursing home and that child was taking care of you. Speaking with an experienced trusts and estates attorney will be useful to you because the attorney will advise you on the options available to you which will allow you to use Medicaid to cover the cost of medical care without depleting your assets. In addition, planning in advance is a good option because the penalty period will likely expire before you need to be admitted to a nursing home.

Example: Dad gives his son a gift of $100,000. Medicaid will consider the $100,000 figure and divide it by the average monthly cost of nursing care, let’s say $10,000 which equals 10. Therefore, Dad will be ineligible for Medicaid for 10 months.

Forming a New York Medicaid trust allows you to protect your family’s assets from being used to pay for your medical and nursing home care by justifying the need to receive Medicaid in the future to cover those expenses. Additional benefits in forming a New York Medicaid trust are the usual lifetime trust benefits, which can help save money on estate taxes, keep assets out of the probate court, maintain privacy, avoid the hassle of multi-state probate proceedings, avoid interruption of income and use of assets after your death, and provide planning for mental disability. Let us all begin preparing for our family’s future. May we all merit living long, healthy and happy lives.

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C O M M U N I T Y

E V E N T S

Barkai’s First Annual Art Fair


Rabbi Joseph Dweck with Barkai alumni, Eddy Antar

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arkai Yeshivah recently hosted their 1st Annual Art Fair. It was with great pride that they exhibited the exceptional artwork created by their students. The event was held in honor of Rabbi Joseph Dweck, Rosh Yeshivah, for his unwavering support of the arts in education.

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The “art gallery” was set up museum-style displaying works by every student, kindergarten through eighth grade. Parents, grandparents and friends filled the room and were dazzled by the variety of art forms— drawing, painting, print-making, collage and sculpture. A gallery guide led attendees on a scavenger hunt,

posing questions about the various exhibits, which made observing the show even more informative and fun. Children took pride in their work, as they explained to their families what they had learned during the process of creating their art-

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work. They not only used their art vocabulary, but also explained how Judaic studies, social studies, math or science were integrated into their art pieces. Works inspired by the Passover holiday, such as sculptures of barad (the plague of hail and fire), seder plates inspired by the ceramic art of Judy Chicago, and paper masks representing the four sons were just a few examples of the integrated program.

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Monique Sultan’s Art Shack provided a variety of art supplies available for purchase. Art books were sold in their bookstore, and a frame shop provided a beautiful array of frames to showcase the artwork. A surprise performance by Middle School Music Teacher Peter Hanson, and his fellow musicians, entertained the crowd with smooth jazz.

Many of the original works on display were created by the students of the school as illustrations for the newly published Barkai Haggadah, which went on sale the day of the Art Fair. Barkai students look forward to art class, as it is a center for challenging their minds and imagination. The art program is an integral part of Barkai’s overall curriculum and philosophy and is an essential element of a complete and balanced education. Studying the arts, we appreciate the beauty of nature and our world. As Rabbi Dweck believes, “The more we understand about our world, the more we can grow closer to G-d.” The Art Fair celebrated Barkai students’ achievements and highlighted their appreciation and aesthetic awareness of the world.


In addition to the exhibit, there were various other attractions. Most popular was the community mural where both adults and children were invited to create their own personal visual expressions. Another favorite venue was the photo-op where visitors were photographed inside a famous painting, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night.

A video feature, Tableau Vivant, in which famous paintings came to life with student actors, was shown on the big screen. Third grade girls portrayed Broadway Boogie Woogie by Piet Mondrian, fifth grade girls acted out The Cellist by Marc Chagall and eighth grade boys, shooting hoops, imitated Oh Yeah by Norman Rockwell.

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E D U C A T I O N

International Ethics Program


A UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM THAT EXPLORES THE HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST AS A WAY TO ENGAGE GRADUATE STUDENTS IN AN INTENSIVE STUDY OF CONTEMPORARY ETHICS IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL FIELDS WILL TAKE PLACE THIS SUMMER IN NEW YORK, GERMANY, AND POLAND. FORTY-EIGHT GRADUATE MEDICAL, LAW, JOURNALISM, AND SEMINARY STUDENTS WILL ATTEND THIS TWO WEEK PROGRAM.

R u n in conjunction with the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics) examine the roles played by professionals in medicine, law, clergy, and journalism in Nazi Germany and underscore that the moral codes governing these essential professions can break down or be distorted with devastating consequences. “By educating students about the causes of the Holocaust and the power of their chosen professions, FASPE seeks to instill a sense of professional responsibility for the ethical and moral choices that the fellows will make in their careers and in their professional relationships,” said C. David Goldman, founder of FASPE. FASPE offers the first-hand experience of visiting Auschwitz and traveling through Germany and Poland, where fellows study the past and consider how to apply the lessons of history as they confront today’s ethical challenges in their profession. Pre-World War II professionals in Germany were known and respected internationally. Yet, leaders (and practitioners) in each of the professions, and often the institutions they represented, played a fundamental role in designing, enabling and/or executing the crimes of Nazi Germany. “Understanding that their individual voices and actions can posi-

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tively influence their colleagues, FASPE fellows will be a part of a growing group of professionals who are invested in raising and sustaining high ethical standards among all practitioners in their field,” Mr. Goldman noted. “Later in 2014, FASPE will be developing a program specifically designed for MBA students and business executives in the first five years of their careers. We are working with historians, business school faculty who teach business ethics, and additional scholars,” said Thorin R. Tritter, FASPE Managing Director. The FASPE fellows were chosen through a competitive process from among close to 900 applicants around the world. FASPE covers all student expenses, including transatlantic and European travel, food and lodging. Over the course of 12 days, fellows will participate in seminars run by leading scholars who serve as FASPE faculty, and attend lectures with a range of guest speakers. The program integrates historical, cultural, philosophical and literary sources; survivor testimony; and workshops in Berlin, Auschwitz and Krakow. FASPE has worked with over 200 students using curricula designed in partnership with faculty from Yale Medical School, Yale Law School, Columbia School of Journalism, and Georgetown University. Orientation will include visiting the Museum or Jewish Heritage’s exhibits, meeting with Holocaust survivors, and working with FASPE staff and guest scholars. The first leg of the European portion is in Berlin,

where the fellows will have the opportunity to study the city’s historical and cultural sites. Educational workshops will take place at the House of the Wannsee Conference, the site where representatives of State and Nazi Party agencies convened in 1942 to discuss and coordinate plans for the Nazis’ “Final Solution.” The fellows will then travel to Oswiecim, Poland, the town the Germans called Auschwitz, where they will work with the distinguished educational staff at the AuschwitzBirkenau State Museum. Sessions devoted to contemporary ethics take place in seminar rooms at Auschwitz and at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities. The final leg of the trip will be held in Krakow, Poland, where they will explore the city’s rich history. Once home, each fellow will submit a final written essay focused on a contemporary ethical issue. These are published in the annual FASPE Journal. “FASPE is committed to a longterm relationship with the fellows in order to sustain the ideas raised during the fellowships. FASPE fosters an active network of alumni fellows and provides forums for continuing dialogue among them, as they move forward in their careers,” added Mr. Tritter. “An annual reunion and symposium is held each year where fellows from the most recent program present their papers and discuss the impact of their fellowship experiences and current ethical issues.” Congratulations to the fortyeight post-graduates who were awarded fellowships.

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H E A L T H

Declaring Peace with Emotional Eating ORTHOREXIA: Health Food Junkies Mary Anne Cohen


Many people eat rigidly and with restriction, constantly obsessed about getting thinner. Their eating is all about control. Others overeat or binge regardless of whether they are hungry or full. Their eating is all about losing control. Still others yo-yo back and forth between these two extremes.

And then there are the orthorexics, who devote their lives to eating healthy and have been described as “health food junkies.” Sounds good, right? After all, in this day and age when Americans are suffering from an obesity epidemic, high cholesterol, diabetes, and other health/ weight related issues, doctors constantly recommend eating well and exercising more. Yet, sometimes healthy eating can spiral out of control and take on a dangerous life of its own. In the 1990’s, Dr. Steven Bratman coined the term “orthorexia” to describe people who are fixated on righteous eating, who become preoccupied with avoiding foods they believe to be unhealthy or impure. Orthorexics usually begin by cutting out certain foods: meat, sugar, flour, dairy, carbs, processed foods, salt and/or fat. Often they become devotees of macrobiotics, vegetarianism, vegan, organic, or raw food diets. Although there may be nothing wrong with any of these diets, the orthorexic fears that even these restrictions are not sufficient enough to satisfy their need for a purer health regime. They continue to whittle away more and more categories of food which they will permit themselves to eat. This preoccupation can become so excessive that they risk becoming malnourished which can sometimes lead to death. This is an ironic twist for someone who started out with the goal of health! Although orthorexia sounds a lot like anorexia, it is different. While anorexics cut down on the quan-

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tity of food they eat because of their fear of being fat, orthorexics are exclusively concerned with the quality of the food they eat and continue to refine and restrict their food choices according to their personal beliefs as to which foods they consider virtuous. They are not necessarily invested in weight loss like the anorexic. Orthorexia is a progressive disorder where the sufferer spirals into a prison of distorted thoughts and destructive behaviors. Because an orthorexic may need increasing time to plot his or her eating, social isolation can be another sign of this disorder. Why does someone develop orthorexia? • Bio-chemical vulnerability. Orthorexia is a form of obsessive compulsive disorder that can be caused by a biological chemical imbalance related to anxiety, depression, or posttraumatic stress. • Personality vulnerability. One of the key characteristics of orthorexics is perfectionism where they see their eating as either all good or all bad, black or white. Either their food is pure or impure; they are a success or a failure based on how

“clean” their eating is. Self-esteem becomes connected with the purity of their diet. • Psychological issues. Orthorexics often suffer from deep guilt over what they consider to be their inner badness. The purer the foods they eat, the more they hope their badness will be healed. Their attempt to “clean up their act” by cleaning up their food is almost like an attempt at spiritual redemption. “Sometimes I really don’t like my children (or my mother, or my husband). I must be a bad person.” “Sometimes I wish I was pregnant and not my sister. I must be a bad person.” “Sometimes I secretly resent my husband for not making enough money. I must be a bad person.” Horrified by their own “evil” thoughts, an orthorexic may not distinguish between a mean-spirited notion in the privacy of her head and the actual committing of a destructive act. Feelings are not facts! Nobody in the above scenarios was putting children up for adoption or getting divorced. The guilty orthorexic needs to learn that you don’t need to “purify” yourself with your food so much as embrace self-compassion. Having a variety of selfish thoughts and feelings at times is not a crime! It’s just human nature. In my next article, I will discuss the treatment of orthorexia. Mary Anne Cohen is Director of The New York Center for Eating Disorders in Brooklyn, NY.

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H E A L T H

Garcinia Cambogia

Miracle Diet Pill or Health Hazard? How would you like to take a miracle pill to melt away fat? Who wouldn’t? However, is there such a thing? Some people are saying yes, garcinia cambogia will make you lose two to three times more weight on a diet than you normally would.


Ever since Dr. Oz introduced America to this amazing fruit, women have been on a garcinia craze. And new marketers of this product are popping up everywhere. Of course, these same marketers claimed that the acai berry was a miracle as well—and green tea extract, and capsaicin. Garcinia cambogia is a small, pumpkin-shaped, tropical fruit grown in Indonesia. It’s delicious and rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. That has to be good, right? It is good, however, its rind contains a compound called hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which proponents claim decreases appetite and prevents your body from storing food as fat. However, since garcinia cam-

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bogia extract diet pills are supplements, not drugs, the Food and Drug Administration doesn’t regulate their use or review their effectiveness or safety unless a product becomes linked to multiple hospitalizations. That means that it’s up to manufacturers to decide how much garcinia cambogia their pills pack, as well as what other health-impacting ingredients are added to the mix. Most brands of garcinia cambogia extract diet pills have failed independent laboratory quality and quantity testing. There hasn’t been much research on the subject, but there has been some. A study that took place in 1998 and was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that after

a 12 week randomized, doubleblind study of overweight men and women, researchers concluded that garcinia cambogia did not produce significant weight or fat loss above the placebo. A 2013 review in the Journal of Complementary Theories in Medicine stated that researchers evaluated clinical trials that used plant extracts as potential treatment for obesity, and found that the evidence was not convincing in most cases. One exception was a combination of garcinia cambogia taken with another herb called gymnema sylvestre, which showed a slight increase in weight loss results. It’s a glimmer of hope, but surely, more research needs to be done on the subject. In a 2005 study, researchers tested a high dose of garcinia cambogia extract on obese male rats. The good news? The rats lost weight! The bad news? Extremely high doses seemed to cause testicular atrophy and toxicity. Yikes! If you do decide to hop on the latest bandwagon, whether it is garcinia cambogia or some other plantbased extract, proceed with caution. If you’re taking any prescription medications, talk to your doctor before adding any herbal supplement. There may be dangerous interactions. And as researchers saw in the 2005 study on rats, there may be consequences to taking large doses. Until there is more research to draw from, we can’t know what is truly safe.

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Israel

Celebrates Women Deborah Fineblum

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pecial plans are afoot for Israel’s 66th birthday celebration. On May 5, the theme of the ceremony kicking off Israeli Memorial Day and Independence Day events on Mount Herzl is “The Era of Women: Achievements and Challenges.” Independence Day torches, featured annually at the official state ceremony, will be lit exclusively by 14 notable women this year. Israeli Culture and Sport Minister Limor Livnat introduced the government’s yearlong focus on the achievements and challenges of today’s Israeli woman, in recognition of those women who have made significant contributions to both the State and to Israeli society as a whole in the arenas of science, culture, economy, defense, women’s rights, education, business, technology, the environment, and social activism. “I congratulate the 14 women,” said Livnat “All are worthy and have

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made impressive achievements. The list represents a unique mosaic of Israeli society and inspires female self-empowerment. Each woman made a significant contribution to Israel.” They are Major General Orna Barbivai, who is the Israeli army’s highest-ranking woman. Adina Bar-Shalom, who was recently tapped for the Israel Prize for her pioneering work to bridge societal rifts and socioeconomic gaps. Actress Miriam Zohar, who received the Israel Prize, in 1986. Kira Radinsky, for her pioneering work in the field of web dynamics at the Israel Institute of Technology. Belaynesh Zevadia, the Israeli ambassador to Ethiopia. Carmela Menashe, military affairs reporter for Army Radio. Hindia Suleiman, who founded an initiative to empower the women of Bu’eina-Nujeidat, an Israeli Arab village.

Israeli Culture and Sport Minister Limor Livnat

Major General Orna Barbival

Tali Peretz-Cohen, whose rape crisis center comes to the aid of victims of sexual assault in the Galilee and the Golan. Maxine Fassberg, CEO of Intel Israel and a leader of Israel’s burgeoning hi-tech industry. Miriam Peretz, whose two sons were Israeli army officers killed in the line of duty in the Gaza Strip and in Lebanon. Shahar Pe’er, a teenager who happens to be an Israeli tennis star, ranked 11th in the world. She is lighting a torch with Paralympics handcyclist Pascale Noa Bercovitch. Geula Cohen, a former member of the Knesset, who will light a torch with Gal Yoseph, chairwoman of Israel’s National Students Council. They were selected by the members of a special committee who were asked to select women of great accomplishment from across Israel’s diverse population.

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Councilman Mark Treyger is renewing his call for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and other city and state government agencies to take immediate steps to better protect its customers from identify theft, especially when using a credit or debit card to purchase a MetroCard or pay for parking at a Muni-Meter. His requests come in light of reports that skimming devices used to steal banking information were discovered installed on vending machines at the 59th Street Columbus Circle subway station and at the Baldwin, Long Island LIRR station, recently. Councilman Treyger first expressed concern about the potential for residents to become victims of identity theft while using credit cards at ticketing machines last year, before taking office, after five individuals were arrested for planting cameras in machines at several Long Island train stations to record customers’ personal identification and credit card numbers. “As I said months ago, the MTA and other agencies including the Department of Transportation (DOT) must take steps to ensure that the public is not left vulnerable to identify theft. It is clear that criminals are using more creative and advanced ways to gain valuable personal banking information from unsuspecting residents and that this problem is becoming more and more prevalent in our city. The time has come for every government agency to review the steps they have in place to protect customers and not leave them vulnerable to this type of crime,” said Treyger. He is calling for a full review of the procedures currently in place for the MTA, DOT and other agencies

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Kathleen Rice shows skimmer and camera which were embedded in an MTA ticket vending machine

to prevent and respond to instances of identity theft. These steps include reviewing procedures for routinely inspecting machines for tampering, posting warnings on the machines alerting customers to take precautions against fraud, better informing customers when there has been a security breach impacting their credit card and increasing security around all machines to deter criminal activity and to assist in investigations should an incident occur. “Identity theft is an incredibly serious crime that can take years for a victim to resolve. Right now, the

reality is that customers are open to being victimized while using government-owned machines. I plan to immediately put safeguards in place to help prevent any other New Yorkers from being targeted,” he concluded. The typical skimmer is a device that fits over the top of a card acceptance slot, and in some cases inside the card acceptance slot and extracts the information stored in the magnetic stripe on the back of the card. Most of the time, scammers who glue skimmers onto a machine Continued on page 124

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will also place a hidden camera pointed at its keyboard, or PIN pad, to record bank customers entering their PINs. It may actually be built into the card overlay device. It might be a little hidden camera pointing toward the PIN pad, or directly above or to the side of the PIN pad, pointing down at it. There’s another type of PIN capture device to be aware of, one that’s even sneakier than a typical skimmer-linked camera.

mon in some of the skimmers. It can transmit anywhere from a few dozen to a few hundred meters away from the machine, so the thief could be across the street or in a parking lot in his car. He doesn’t even have to retrieve the device. Some skimmers even contain small cellular-network chips, and can send text messages to the thieves’ mobile phones. That way, the criminal behind the skimmer can be anywhere in the world whenever a new card is swiped.

“The MTA and other agencies including the Department of Transportation (DOT) must take steps to ensure that the public is not left vulnerable to identify theft.”

DON’T BE A VICTIM • Look around the machine for places where a scammer could hide a tiny camera.


• Take a close look at the keypad. Try to see if there is a fake overlay on top of it. Maybe the keypad looks thicker than usual. You probably won’t be able to detect the really top-notch PIN-pad overlays, but it doesn’t hurt to check. That’s a PIN pad overlay, a flexible piece of circuit-embedded plastic that fits perfectly over the PIN pad. They are quite a bit harder to detect. The overlay is the entire bottom panel, and it records your PIN presses and passes them on to the machines underneath. Most basic skimmers have at least one flashmemory, battery-powered data-storage device somewhere in it. “The thief has to come back and retrieve that device in order to get the stolen data. However, this might not be the case in the near future. As with many other technologies, skimmers are going wireless. Bluetooth is becoming more com-

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Once all the necessary data is captured, the stolen information is sold in criminal bazaars, and then imprinted on counterfeit credit or debit cards and used anywhere in the world—until the card-issuing bank catches on. In order to stop a camera from capturing your PIN, cover the PIN pad with your hand when you enter the numbers. That will stop a camera from capturing the numbers but not a PIN pad overlay. The good news is that thieves don’t often use PIN-pad overlays because they’re very expensive. Criminals typically install their devices on Saturdays or Sundays after banks have closed.

• Look over the entire machine for parts that don’t match in styling, color or material. • Try to jiggle the card reader. If it moves, so should you—to a different machine. • Remember to hide your PIN with your hands. It’s one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself. It helps to trust your instincts. If you see something that doesn’t look right, go to another machine. This is true for ATM machines too. 

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s the generation of Holocaust survivors becomes smaller and smaller, writers and researchers acknowledge the urgent need to ask probing questions and preserve fading memories. Moving forward, in the absence of firsthand accounts, survivors’ descendants will need to assume responsibility for educating future generations about the genocide. In the modern era of self-publishing, the market for Holocaust literature has been glutted with personal accounts of horror, survival, hope, and despair, establishing a complicated legacy. Yet not every survivor finds the words or strength necessary to tell his or her story publicly. Likewise, many children of survivors struggle throughout their lives to understand their parents’ scars.

“Most grew up with the Holocaust as a silent, dark mystery,” Dr. Jerry Jennings, a clinical psychologist who has published three Holocaust memoirs on behalf of survivors, explained. “They were denied the truth of what deeply shaped their parents’ lives and they have strong emotions about touching a subject that was explicitly or implicitly forbidden by the parent.” This communication gap may inhibit future generations from embracing and understanding Holocaust history. With so little time left, Jennings encourages younger generations to record their aging relatives’ stories—because every detail counts. The methodology that Jennings utilizes to transcribe his subjects’ memoirs underscores the importance of meticulously collecting all available information. He inter-

Ida Hoffmann (left), subject of the Holocaust memoir “Darkness Hides the Flowers,” with her sisters Eugenie and Rosa

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viewed survivors Stella Yollin, Sol and Goldie Finkelstein, and Ida Hoffmann for his trilogy of books entitled “Stella’s Secret,” “I Choose Life,” and “Darkness Hides the Flowers.” He noted, “The goal of research is not to confirm or verify survivor stories, but rather to add their individual stories to the broader historical context.” The task of correlating oral testimony with existing records requires patient listening and careful attention to specific names, dates, and places. Inconsistencies in a survivor’s story are not roadblocks. On the contrary, Jennings’ work reveals that the process of inquiry can lead to exciting discoveries, almost always resulting in a clearer picture of events. “Sol insisted that during his time at Mauthausen Concentration Camp, he was a forced laborer in a cave that built V2 rockets,” Jennings said, recounting one instance when the oral record he was transcribing did not match known facts. “For Sol’s story to be true, he would have been 500 miles away in a different camp and working in a different year.” Continued on page 128

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To reach into Sol’s murky memory for the missing clues, Jennings employed a unique strategy. He asked simple yet detailed questions like “How did you get from here to there?” and “What was the weather like that day?” The technique prompted the speaker to enlarge upon the day-to-day reality of his situation and experience. “Ultimately, Sol’s story was completely accurate,” Jennings said. “We found the subterranean camp in the location and year that he said, but it was under a different name than the one used by Sol and the prisoners.” Jennings’s trilogy is comprehensive. Instead of only relating his subjects’ survival stories, he prompted them to reflect on their lives before and after the war. “Omitting this information would be a disservice

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and even a distortion of the complete truth,” said the author. “We need to know how the survivors lived before the war in order to fully appreciate the magnitude of what they lost, and we need to know how they rebuilt their lives after the war to appreciate the compassion and hope that rose from the ashes of the crematoriums,” he added. Reflecting on these grim stories induced an emotional healing process for Jennings’ subjects and publication of this series provided a permanent record of each survivor’s personal triumph. The legacy of the Holocaust includes themes of anger, frustration, forgiveness, courage, and achievement, evoking strong lessons that must provide a moral compass to future generations. However,

genocides continue, deniers are still heard, and the Holocaust is slipping into history, that’s why we must continue to educate youths and adults about intolerance. As Holocaust survivors pass, the genre of literature that will preserve their memories is poised to undergo a significant transformation. This history should be embraced with great respect. In the future, survivors’ stories will most likely be combined with second-generation accounts, and additional commentaries by noted Holocaust historians. The most important thing is to capture the unique voice and personality of the survivor for posterity. It’s important to disseminate accurate information about the Holocaust that transcends the passing of generations.

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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY On April 27, residents of southern Brooklyn joined the rest of the world in commemorating the loss of millions of victims of the Holocaust. In Israel, where Holocaust Remembrance Day has taken place every year since 1953, citizens stopped what they were doing at precisely 10 am and remained silent for two minutes. In Brooklyn, Remembrance Day was commemorated at Holocaust Memorial Park in Sheepshead Bay, where a ceremony was held at 11 am. A broad coalition of religious leaders, community organizations, Holocaust survivors and children of survivors came together to remember the victims of the Holocaust and to dedicate themselves to working toward the elimination of anti-Semitism. The event concluded with a solemn ceremony honoring victims of the Holocaust. Holocaust Memorial Park, located on the Sheepshead Bay waterfront, contains a monument that stands next to a field of granite markers inscribed with the names of thousands of Holocaust victims. The park was officially dedicated by then-mayor Rudolph Giuliani in 1997. It was established through an effort by the Holocaust Memorial Committee with support from Sheepshead Bay community leaders and legislators.

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NEW MARIJUANA LAW On April 25th at 11 am, elected officials, community members and the coalition New Yorkers for Public Health and Safety, rallied on the steps of Brooklyn’s Borough Hall to applaud DA Ken Thompson’s proposal to stop prosecuting people arrested for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Over the last 15 years, over 600,000 people have been arrested for marijuana possession in NYC. Last year, there were nearly 30,000 such arrests in New York City alone. Based on first-quarter data obtained from the state Division of Criminal Justice Services, NYPD is now on track to make nearly as many marijuana possession arrests in 2014. Proposals to fix New York’s marijuana possession law have stalled in Albany, leaving local jurisdictions to address the matter. In taking action with this bold proposal, DA Thompson is using his discretionary authority as the top law enforcement officer in Brooklyn to create more equitable outcomes, focus law enforcement resources on real public safety issues, and end an egregious, ineffective, wasteful criminal justice practice. The District Attorney’s program does not limit police officers from issuing a summons or even making an arrest.

CHILDCARE VOUCHERS IN BUDGET The NY City Council recently released its response to Mayor de Blasio’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Thanks to the leadership of Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the efforts of Councilman David Greenfield, this response included a key recommendation to provide $15 million dollars in funding for priority 5 and 7 childcare vouchers. This is a monumental step in finally restoring funding to childcare programs that many families in the Orthodox Jewish community relied upon before these programs were destroyed by funding cuts during Mayor Bloomberg’s administration. These voucher programs, which assist low income families, were all but eliminated in recent years, leaving thousands without childcare. Councilman Greenfield was able to negotiate for modest funding restorations in previous city budgets, but this is the biggest effort in recent years to revive the program. “Parents need all the help they can get. These childcare vouchers help thousands of families across the five boroughs by easing the burden of expensive childcare. I thank the Speaker and my colleagues in the City Council for agreeing to prioritize this funding,” said Greenfield.

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FIRE IN BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE The first floor of a Lafayette Avenue building, near Vanderbilt Avenue, in Fort Greene erupted in flames recently. Six people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Several residents said they heard a loud noise before the fire and feared a tragedy like the gas explosion that killed eight people in Harlem. Responding firefighters rescued two people from fourth and fifth floor windows then put out the blaze. The building manager quickly ruled out the possibility of a gas explosion, since the brownstone runs on electricity. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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FRENCH IMMIGRATION TO ISRAEL IS ON THE RISE According to Jewish Agency figures, aliyah from France has risen sharply since the start of the year. More than 850 new olim (immigrants) from France arrived in Israel during the months of January and February, compared to 274 during the comparable period in 2013 and this significant upward trend is expected to continue. Esther Rothenberg, a retiree in Strasbourg, France was recently asked who she views as her Jewish role model. Her answer, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, which is no surprise. It was the Breslov Rebbe after all who said, “Wherever I go, I’m always going to Israel.” Esther and her husband David will soon make aliyah. She joins an expected 4,000 French Jews who will be immigrating to Israel this year through The Jewish Agency. As thousands of potential olim packed the Agency’s recent aliyah fair in Paris, it appears that last year’s surge was not a one-time occurrence. SPANISH CITIZENSHIP Juan Carlos I, King of Spain, recently welcomed Dr. Abraham Haim, the head of the Sephardic Community Committee in Jerusalem, to Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. Dr. Haim briefed the King on the history of the Sephardic Jewish community in Jerusalem, which is one of the longest-standing communities in the Holy City. It has been in existence since the days in which Nachmanides (the Ramban), and Rabbi Moshe Ben Nachman came to the Holy Land. Dr. Haim thanked the King for the bill that passed recently, granting Spanish citizenship to descendants of Jews expelled from Spain during the Alhambra decree, instituted by Isabella I and Ferdinand II in 1492. He stated that Sephardic Jews in Israel and abroad “have been Spain’s best ambassadors in the world for over 500 years.” Haim said that the Sephardic Community Council will be used effectively as an institution linking the government of Spain, and specifically the Consulate General of Spain in Jerusalem, to Sephardic Jews in Israel looking to attain Spanish citizenship.

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King Juan Carlos I with Dr. Abraham Haim

“I thanked him for the law,” Dr. Haim said, “and we are submitting to the Spanish government recommendations for how to implement the bill to give Jews Spanish citizenship. The law, once it gains final approval, would be valid for two years.” Towards the end of the meeting, he gave the King a commemorative medal bearing the images of the four Sephardic synagogues in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. Not everyone is happy about the new law. Rabbi Shlomo Aviner and other senior rabbis in Israel forbid Jews from taking the Spanish citizenship, saying the move may be a political ruse to “make up for” the Inquisition and expulsion of Jews, which should not be forgiven. Rabbi Aviner added, “I do not see evidence that over the ages they have done anything to really compensate for the expulsion. If they really want to repent, they should at least stand by our side politically when we are attacked.” JEWISH ARTIFACTS IN EGYPT Egyptian police recently seized a collection of Jewish artifacts from a local port as they were about to be smuggled to Belgium. The artifacts were discovered Continued on page 134

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From Around the World Nikolayev, a Black Sea port city of approximately 500,000, is located in southeastern Ukraine about 70 miles from Odessa. The Giymat Rosa Synagogue in Zaporizhia, located 250 miles southeast of Kiev, in eastern Ukraine, was firebombed in late February.

hidden among other cargo at the Damietta port. The objects are covered by a 1983 law on the protection of antiquities making it illegal to trade in antiquities, which are considered the property of the state. Among the artifacts were several wooden boxes with silver plating used to house Torah scrolls, a silver knife dated 1890 with inscriptions, a silver crown bearing Hebrew text, silver chandeliers and silver bells. Egyptian Antiquities Minister Mohammed Ibrahim said the objects would be studied to determine their history.


UKRANIAN SYNAGOGUE FIREBOMBED

The main synagogue in the Ukrain city of Nikolayev was recently firebombed. The synagogue was empty of worshippers when the attack occurred. Two Molotov cocktails were thrown at the door and window. A quick thinking passer-by put out the fires with a fire extinguisher, according to the report. The attack was recorded by the synagogue’s closed circuit television security camera and uploaded to YouTube.

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KANSAS CITY SHOOTING Missouri white supremacist, Frazier Glenn Cross, better known as F. Glenn Miller, was charged in the Kansas City shooting spree. Miller has a long history of anti-Semitism and is on trial for killing two people outside Overland Park’s Jewish Community Center and then a third at a nearby Jewish assisted living facility. After officers arrested him, authorities said he went on a rant inside the patrol car. A television crew captured him on video while he was handcuffed in the back of the car, yelling “Heil Hitler.” He fired at five people but missed two of his targets. He had a shotgun, a handgun and possibly an assault weapon. Two of the victims who died were shot in a car at the community center. One of them was William Lewis Corporon, a doctor and the other, Reat Griffin Underwood, Corporon’s 14-year-old grandson. The third victim was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Village Shalom Senior Living Facility. Although none of the victims were Jewish, the shootings shook the Kansas City area, especially the local Jewish community, which was preparing for Passover. In a related story, Marionville Mayor Dan Clevenger resigned for making anti-Semitic comments in the wake of the arrest of Miller and after aldermen voted 4-1 to start the impeachment process, because Clevenger said he “kinda agreed with Miller.” He also told the News-Leader that he believes that Jews have played a role in hurting the American economy. “The futures market, the federal reserve, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health—every time I see that on the news, there are Jewish names and they run things,” he said. Alderwoman Donna White said Clevenger thinks his comments are being blown out of proportion by a few people. “I don’t think he understands the position of mayor,” she added. Clevenger has admitted that he and Miller had been friends, but were not anymore.

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Judaism Is Flourishing In Grenada MARIA ABRAMOV IS A BUSY SECOND-YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT AT ST. GEORGE’S UNIVERSITY ON THE TROPICAL ISLAND OF GRENADA, MORE THAN 2,000 MILES AWAY FROM HER HOME IN NEW JERSEY. YET, SHE SAID, HER JEWISH LIFE HAS BECOME ENRICHED OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS, THANKS TO THE PRESENCE OF RABBI BORUCH AND CHAYA ROZMARIN, WHO MOVED TO THE ISLAND IN DECEMBER TO START THE CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF GRENADA.


“They immediately created a strong sense of Jewish community,” she said. “Jewish students feel more at home on campus, and Shabbat and holiday celebrations

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have become much bigger and much more established.” The Rozmarins came to the island to serve the 500 (predominantly American) Jewish students

Rabbi Boruch and Chaya Rozmarin with their son

at St. George’s University, including both the medical and veterinary schools. Originally from Israel, the rabbi grew up in Lakewood, NJ and Chaya Rozmarin is from Ramat Gan, Israel. Before the Rozmarins arrived, Granada received regular visits from ‘roving rabbis,’ who would help the students celebrate the High Holidays and Passover. “Every year, the young rabbis would return from Grenada with glowing reports of seders, holiday services and festivals held in conjunction with the Jewish students on the island,” said Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky—vice chairman of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, the educational arm of Chabad-Lubavitch— who oversees the Roving Rabbis Program. “The very fact that dozens of Jews gathered to perform mitzvahs and celebrate their identity is itself Continued on page 138

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gratifying—and for that we would say dayenu (it’s enough),” he continued. “But it is very special for us to see the seeds that were planted over the years grow and mature into a permanent Chabad presence that will serve as a bastion of Torah learning and Jewish growth for the hundreds of Jewish students on a constant basis.” Chabad’s involvement in the Caribbean dates back nearly 60 years to 1957, when Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, now the chairman of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, and the late Rabbi Leibel Raskin were sent by the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson zt”l to travel from island to island—bringing Torah literature and a connection to the outside Jewish community—to Jews in Puerto Rico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Rabbi Mendel Zarchi, director of Chabad of Puerto Rico, said, “the Rozmarins’ presence is like a dream come true. Throughout the years, we have seen a consistent drive for Jewish life in Grenada—more than many other islands, but to see a permanent Chabad presence there is something special, because of the incredible spiritual connection and desire of the students who saw this through, and because of the vision and philanthropy that enabled it to happen.” In the four months since the Rozmarins arrived, they have been hosting regular Shabbat services and meals for between 50 and 70 students every week. They have raised the standard and consistency of kosher food on the island, and saw to it that the university would accommodate the Jewish students by making sure they didn’t have to take exams on Jewish holidays. Much of the current state of affairs can be credited to Grenadian Ambassador-At-Large Rabbi

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Rabbi Boruch Rozmarin shaking hands with Grenada’s Prime Minister Keith Mitchell and Rabbi Michael Melnicke

Michael Melnicke. He has been involved in the island’s economic development for many years and has served as an ambassador for nearly a decade. He became acquainted with the Jewish medical students 10 years ago, when they helped him form a minyan so he could say kaddish for his mother. “I asked them what they did for kosher food and one of the boys said that he was taking a break from Judaism and planned to resume when he returned to the States. His words stabbed me like a knife. I took it upon myself to ask Prime Minister Keith Mitchell to allow me to bring in 25 pounds of kosher meat every month, per student,” he explained. In addition to food, he donated a Torah scroll, prayer books, prayer shawls, a shofar and everything else the students needed to worship. At a recent meeting with Mitchell, Melnicke formally requested that

Rabbi Rozmarin be recognized as the chief rabbi of the country. Later that day, it became official. Melnicke said that Judaism is flourishing because the highest echelons of Grenada’s government are committed to allowing people to live and worship freely. The university has also been generous and cooperative. They have supplied Chabad with a permanent room on campus to be used for prayer, classes or a place to talk with the rabbi in a Jewish atmosphere. They are also supporting a portion of Chabad’s expenses. Melnicke truly admires the Rozmarins, who had a baby boy last month. “For a young couple from Israel to decide to live the rest of their lives on a faraway island is just mind-boggling. It is something that only the Lubavitcher Rebbe, with tremendous Divine intervention, could have inspired.”

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United Hatzalah of Israel Tells NJ EMTs “Go Out There, Save Lives and Do Good” Yitzhak R. Goldblum and Susan L. Rosenbluth

There are action heroes, superheroes, and everyday heroes. Then there are those, like Eli Beer, founder and head of United Hatzalah of Israel, who seem to embody a little of all three.


Mr. Beer, 40, traveled from Israel recently to visit Bergen County as part of an ongoing crusade to promote the rapid-response EMS model that has allowed United Hatzalah to save thousands of lives throughout the Jewish state. It is the same model he has helped implement in Panama, Brazil and, soon, India, as well. United Hatzalah is an independent, non-profit, fully volunteerbased team of emergency medical technicians who deliver fast, free first-response throughout the Jewish state. The volunteers work in what might be called a “pre-ambulance” capacity. Working with Ambulances In Israel, emergency calls are placed to a central 911-like number and then a United Hatzalah volunteer is located via a GPS-enabled phone. The volunteer might be anywhere, from a yeshivah library to a restaurant or even in his office, when the call comes in, but when it does, he drops everything to attend to the emergency. Once the ambulance arrives, the volunteer’s job is over and he can return to his regular job or the library or the café. According to Mr. Beer, sometimes the volunteer plays an equally important role by calling off the ambulance if it has been summoned and no longer needed. “This frees the limited number of ambulances in Israel to respond more rapidly to true emergencies,” said Mr. Beer.

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Eli Beer and Ambucycle with EMS Students

Some of the close to 2,300 United Hatzalah volunteers are paramedics, physicians, or nurses. All are trained EMTs, certified by the Israeli Ministry of Health after undergoing 200 hours of rigorous course work, practical training, and ongoing active duty. As a group, they are on-call 24/7 to respond to more than 200,000 emergencies each year, and the number is climbing. It is estimated that 25% of the calls are for critical lifesaving situations. Cooperation While United Hatzalah serves the entire country of Israel, including

all areas of Judea and Samaria, it is not always the only such emergency service called into action. Hatzalah Yehuda v’Shomron, for example, is a small local unit which serves only that area and is not connected to the larger organization. Nevertheless, according to Juli Kristof, a United Hatzalah spokeswoman, when the situation arises, volunteers from both organizations meet in the field and work effectively together. “Both organizations provide critical lifesaving services to residents of the area,” said Ms. Kristof. That cooperation frequently makes the difference between life Continued on page 142

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and death, especially after a terrorist attack, according to Yehudit Tayar, a volunteer with Hatzalah Yehuda v’Shomron. In the disputed areas, volunteers frequently work alongside the IDF, Israel Air Force’s Airborne Rescue, and security officers and personnel.


Ambucycle In NJ, Mr. Beer met with Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan. He then toured the county’s EMS Training Center in Paramus and addressed the future EMTs. “You can and will save lives,” Mr. Beer told the students. “You’re young. Your whole lives are ahead of you. If your dream is like mine— and that dream is to help people— then chase it. Go out there, save lives, and do good.” It is no wonder the students were impressed. Mr. Beer had motored to Bergen County from his Manhattan hotel on a United Hatzalah “ambucycle,” a souped-up motor scooter used by United Hatzalah volunteers when they need to traverse Israel’s traffic-choked streets while rushing to victims. The organization’s nearly 250 ambucycles are outfitted with trauma kits, defibrillators, and other emergency supplies. Less Than 3 Minutes In Israel, the ambucycles’ average response time is less than three minutes. Most ambulances take more than three times as long. “Receiving initial treatment within five minutes of an incident assures a higher chance of survival

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in critical situations and speedier recovery in many other injuries and sicknesses,” said Mr. Beer. “In fact, brain and heart death start to occur in four to six minutes after the onset of cardiac arrest, and a victim’s chances of survival are reduced by 7 to 10% with every minute that passes without defibrillation and advanced life support intervention,” he said. Mike Taratino, director of the Bergen County EMS Training Center, called Mr. Beer’s visit an eye-opener and an honor. “I hope it is the start of a relationship between us and him, a working relationship that I sincerely hope to build upon in the months ahead. Who knows where all of this will eventually lead?” he said. Trauma-Inspired As part of Mr. Beer’s visit, Ms. Donovan, Mr. Taratino, and the students learned about the founding of United Hatzalah. On June 2, 1978, Mr. Beer was a five-year-old returning from school to his Jerusalem home on a Friday afternoon when the #12 bus exploded, its passengers victims of a terrorist suicide bomber. He has never forgotten the chaos of the incident, the wounded lying prone on the street, bloodied and begging for help, and the relative paucity of emergency rescue resources. “I ran away that day out of fear, but I decided that, someday, I would make it my business—my dream— to help the people I wasn’t prepared to help on that day. I knew I would become an EMT,” he said.

True to his dream, at 14, still in school and working part-time in his family’s book and real estate businesses, he joined Jerusalem’s EMT squad. Unnecessary Death He still remembers the emergency call he received concerning a young Jerusalem boy who was choking on a hotdog. Caught in a Jerusalem traffic jam, Mr. Beer arrived 20 minutes after the call came in—too late to save the boy. A doctor working in the house adjacent to the boy’s knew nothing about the emergency next door until he saw the lights on Mr. Beer’s ambulance. “If the doctor had known what was happening in the next-door home, he could have saved the boy, and he would be alive today,” said Mr. Beer. Determined to establish a more flexible system to improve emergency response times, Mr. Beer, at the age of 17, began to organize a Hatzalah organization in Jerusalem based on the models he had seen in the US. New Equipment Mr. Beer’s new unit purchased its own communication gear, medical equipment, and supplies, and managed to get funding from the community. Eventually, he forged a connection with NowForce, a Marylandbased high-tech company that was created to keep emergency response and security organizations Continued on page 144

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connected, thereby minimizing response times and maximizing situational awareness. NowForce created a GPS app which is loaded onto all United Hatzalah volunteers’ Smartphones. When an emergency call is fielded in Israel, this app locates the nearest five United Hatzalah volunteers, all of whom receive a “ping” followed by instructions. The volunteers then hop onto their ambucycles to respond to the victim’s location. “Every town in the world should have this app,” Mr. Beer told Ms. Donovan. “Imagine if every nurse, doctor, EMT in the county had this app and knew when an emergency was occurring and where. If they were close, they could respond. They could arrive before the regular EMTs. They could save more lives.”

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encroaching on their turf,” he told Ms. Donovan. “But now we work like a hand in a glove with them.”

On several occasions, Mr. Beer stressed that the United Hatzalah model is not intended to replace traditional ambulance squads. Its function is to assist and act in tandem with them. “It took a while in Israel because the EMT squads thought we were

Goal Is 90 Seconds Mr. Beer is well aware that there is more to be done if he is to meet his goal of reducing United Hatzalah’s response time to under 90 seconds. First, it will require doubling his current ambucycle fleet, and each unit costs $26,000. Because the organization charges no fees and receives no compensation, it must rely wholly on grants and donations. While the Israeli government provides limited funding and local municipalities provide some project-related support, the majority of United Hatzalah’s budget is funded by individuals and foundations in Israel and abroad. The organization’s budget last year was $3.5 million, of which approximately 92.4% went directly to services, including training, vehicles, equipment, and volunteer activities. Approximately 7.6% was applied to management of the organization. A detailed account of projects and ways to help can be found on the organization’s website, www. IsraelRescue.org. In the US, Friends of United Hatzalah, a tax-exempt organization, can be reached at 646-833-7108. “We need help. Nothing worthwhile or important or even essential gets done by one person alone, or even 2,300 volunteers. There are lives at stake and people lost every day that we can save,” said Mr. Beer. This article is courtesy of Jewish Voice and Opinion, Englewood, NJ..

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Here are some other tips on helping your teen driver stay on the road to a drug-free lifestyle: Set clear rules for behavior, including rules and limits for driving. For example, set a curfew for when your teen must have the car back home and limit the number of teen riders allowed in the car at one time. Follow through with consequences. Let your teen know that he will not be allowed to drive if he breaks the rules, and he may lose his license if he is caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Help your teen choose friends wisely. Encourage him to find friends who are drug free and warn him about peers who may try to pressure him into using marijuana or driving under the influence. Closely monitor your child’s whereabouts. Car accidents are less likely to occur among teens whose parents watch them closely. For many teens, fear of parents’ disapproval is a major reason for choosing not to use drugs. So stay involved and use your valuable influence to steer your teen driver in the right direction. If you or someone you know needs help, please call SAFE’s confidential, toll-free hotline, 24/7 at 866-569-SAFE (7233).

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of us are familiar with the family names Arogetti, Alhadeff, Benator, Capeluto, Franco, Habiff, Maslia, Shemaria and Tourial among many others. Those families are as committed to Jewish values today as in the past. The kickoff event for this year of celebration was an address by Rabbi Marc Angel. He is Rabbi Emeritus

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a unique rich history and culture and our lives resound with the voices and teachings of our ancestors. Prior generations, while often not highly educated were wise, brave, bold people who loved life, lived with risk and were optimistic for their future. Our current generation, while highly educated, can learn much from reflecting on the lives of our ancestors. Our roots have an impact on our lives today, far more than we realize. Judaism is flexible enough to withstand honest, sincere different points of view. Judaism welcomes a variety of viewpoints and encourages discussion. We should not be judgmental toward other Jews and their religious practices, but seek to be understanding and inclusive. Each Jew, with a sincere point of view, can make a contribution The challenge is to maintain a balance, adhering to old values while assimilating into the new culture. Over time, some old world practices and values are lost, but there is value in maintaining our links with the past. Judaism is not meant to be a burden but a blessing. Its teachings and values are meant to enrich, guide and empower our lives. Rules are offered to provide society with order and reduce chaos. Our lives are empowered

and enhanced as we are more productive and we benefit society. We are taught how to appreciate the seemingly mundane parts of life and to recognize the miracle of our lives and all around us. While a devout and committed Orthodox Jew, Rabbi Angel sees our Creator as a loving, kind, compassionate Father who, on occasion, needs to redirect our path. He stressed that each Jew should strive to find a place in the Jewish community that is right for him. And from that point, he can begin to grow his Jewish values, education, and understanding. People should not feel intimidated by the synagogue process or its practices. Two life lessons that Rabbi Kassorla of Or Ve Shalom learned while a student of Rabbi Angel were: Each time you teach, teach something new so that your efforts will impart enthusiasm and recognize and acknowledge the efforts of those who work on behalf of the community. My own Jewish roots are similar to Rabbi Angel, my father, Sam Shams, was born in Beirut and my mother, Sylvia Levy, was born in Damascus. I was raised in a Syrian/ Lebanese culture but attended an Ashkenazi synagogue in Pensacola, Florida. We are looking forward to many more anniversary events.

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Iran’s New UN Ambassador Took Part In Terrorist Activities Ben Cohen


As its next ambassador to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Iran has appointed a man who participated in the seizure of the US Embassy in Tehran in 1979. This decision has been met with outrage—and rightly so. “Unconscionable,” said Senator Ted Cruz, who has introduced legislation that would prevent a UN ambassador from entering the United States if that ambassador is a known terrorist. “A slap in the face,” said Senator Lindsey Graham. “A disdain for the diplomatic process,” said Senator Chuck Schumer. “A disgrace,” thundered Barry Rosen, one of the 52 American hostages held by Iranian captors for more than a year. “If the president and the Congress don’t condemn this

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act by the Islamic Republic, then our captivity and suffering for 444 days at the hands of Iran was for nothing,” Rosen continued. “He can never set foot on American soil.” At the moment, the State Department has not yet decided whether to grant a visa to the appointee, Hamid Aboutalebi, who has served in the past as Iran’s ambassador to both Belgium and Italy. The State Department did acknowledge, through spokeswoman Marie Harf, that Aboutalebi’s nomination

was extremely troubling and cause for serious concerns. None of that means, however, that he will be prevented from taking up his post. The Obama administration is in a legal bind, insofar as it is bound by a 1947 protocol that grants almost total immunity to the diplomats of national missions serving at the UN. As many New York residents will tell you, that’s the reason why, every year, our great city hosts the assorted dictators, tyrants, and Continued on page 154

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Iran’s new UN ambassador, Hamid Aboutalebi, took part in the hostage crisis at the US Embassy in Tehran.

terrorism sponsors who fly in for the UN General Assembly. In the decades since the UN’s establishment, we’ve put up with—among others—Muammar Gadhafi, the deceased Libyan dictator, Robert Mugabe, the mass-murderer who still presides over Zimbabwe, and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former Iranian president and notorious Holocaust denier. We do so because, as a civilized participant in the international community, we are compelled to take a deep breath and respect the very same principles of diplomacy that the Iranian regime violated so obscenely when it stormed our embassy in Tehran. As the State Department’s lawyers deliberate over Aboutalebi’s visa application, hopefully they will bear two key points prominently in mind. Firstly, that former President Jimmy Carter, in his State of the Union address in 1980, categorized the hostage crisis as an act of international terrorism. Secondly, that Aboutalebi, by his own admission, was present at the embassy with other leaders of the Muslim Student Followers of the Imam’s Line, the terrorist group behind the hostage taking. If he was involved with intimidating or abusing the hostages, he

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isn’t owning up to it—though that doesn’t mean he didn’t participate in some of the outrages recorded over those 444 days of captivity. All he will admit is that he didn’t participate in the initial occupation of the embassy, but that he subsequently acted as a translator and negotiator for the terrorists. About as convincing a defense as saying, “I didn’t steal your car, but I did help to sell it afterwards.” Regardless of what the State Department does over Aboutalebi’s visa application, this whole episode is a useful reminder that the Islamic Republic remains an enemy—not a negotiating partner with whom we have differences, but an outright enemy—of the US. The man who named Aboutalebi to the UN post is President Hassan Rouhani, someone who has impressed the Obama administration with his moderation and his commitment to the nuclear deal reached last November in Geneva that we’ve actually started lightening the sanctions on Iran. How, though, is that deal working out? Why, with the Aboutalebi appointment, is Iran risking the ire of the US at this delicate stage in the negotiations? Well, the answer seems to be that there isn’t much to hope for. Despite recent talks in

Vienna, the mood is grim. “Mutual suspicion remains great and there is still a fundamental uncertainty as to what Iran really wants,” wrote BBC diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus. Predictably, the sanctions relief that accompanied the November agreement has led the Iranians to behave like kids let loose in a toy store. Progress is rapidly being made on a deal with the Russians over an oil-for-goods exchange that is worth around $20 billion. From the Iranian side, this would involve exports to Russia of around 500,000 barrels a day for two to three years. Like the Aboutalebi visa application, news of the RussianIranian arrangement led to another American statement containing the phrase “serious concerns,” this time from the White House. Over and above such statements, if the US doesn’t block the deal, other countries will view that as a license to trade with Iran—as if the sanctions regime didn’t exist. That’s one reason why it’s tempting to believe that you get more out of being a rogue state than a law-abiding one.  Ben Cohen wrote this article for JNS. org.

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magine Academy recently held a fun and exciting carnival. The students worked hard to prepare the games and decorations. They set up the booths, which included spin art, ring toss, potato sack races and a fishing pond. Each year Imagine has been able to reach out to a school in the community to join them for this fun filled day. This year they were thrilled to host the students and staff from Reach For the Stars! The Imagine children waited excitedly in their costumes for their guests to arrive. When the bus pulled up, the children were clapping and jumping in anticipation.

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In turn, the Imagine students gave out masks, goodie bags and lollipops to all of their new friends. The treats were generously donated by the 4th grade girls of Magen David Yeshivah. Our annual carnival is a great example of community organizations working together. The very next Monday, the Imagine children went to Yeshivah of Flatbush’s carnival, as the guests of the 5th grade students, who ran

the booths. The Imagine kids played the games. To top off the week, YOFHS invited the Imagine students to do an art project and have lunch. They created beautiful and tasty necklaces. Then, everyone ate pizza and ice cream. They truly created a fun filled experience for our students. We are so thrilled that so many programs came together to positively impact the lives of the children in this community.


The students from Reach For the Stars were hesitant at first, in their new surroundings, but within minutes everyone was having a great time! All of the children eagerly participated in the games and ate freshly popped popcorn. When the music began, the students and staff danced together. It was beautiful to see the happiness on the students’ faces. All too soon it was time for the Reach For the Stars students to go. Before they left, they presented Imagine with a beautiful painting created by the children as a thank you for being invited, which we have proudly displayed on our wall!

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Chris Christie and the Occupied Territories Daniel Pipes


A small but significant event took place at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas. Hosted by Sheldon Adelson, the event drew four leading potential candidates for president in 2016, including New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. In the Q&A session, Christie recounted a trip he took with the RJC to Israel in 2012. In the course of a choppy sentence in which he expressed his admiration for the country, he used the term occupied territories to refer to the West Bank. That term caused a stir in the audience. As Christie left the venue, Morton Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, confronted him in the hallway. “Governor Christie, you used an inaccurate and erroneous term.” Klein tells me that he explained to Christie that the Kingdom of Jordan lacked recognized control of the territory and that Jews have greater rights to it than Arabs. He concluded by requesting that Christie not use “occupied territories” in the future but rather “Judea and Samaria,” “West Bank,” or “disputed territories.” Christie replied, “Yeah, I saw you shaking your head when I used that term.” Klein acknowledged that he had, indeed, shaken his head and again asked if Christie would use a different formulation. Christie rebuffed him a second time saying, “Yeah, I saw you shaking your head,” and walked off. Later, it was reported that in an interview, Christie clarified in the strongest terms possible that his remark was not meant to be a statement of policy. Instead, he made

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it clear that he misspoke when he referred to the occupied territories. And he conveyed that he is an unwavering friend and committed supporter of Israel, and was sorry for any confusion that came across as a result of the misstatement.” Adelson accepted Christie’s explanation. To confirm this, I asked Andy Abboud, senior vice president of Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands Corp., whether Christie apologized. He replied, “Governor Christie did not apologize. He said he misspoke and regretted it. It was very matter-of-fact. He did not come crawling in but noted that a lot of people use that term. Then they

moved on. It was not a big deal.” In other words, Christie acknowledged that he misspoke and distanced himself from the offending phrase, saying it was not “a statement of policy.” But he did not retract his use of the term occupied territories or promise not to use it again. Much less did he apologize for using it in the first place. In other words, Christie withdrew tactically but still sees the West Bank as occupied territory. The media provides accurate facts but presents them as it suits their agenda. The savvy consumer reads between the lines, as though he were consuming Pravda, and draws his own conclusions. Christie’s scornful non-response to Klein contrasts dramatically with his retreat before Adelson and provides important insights. His inconsistency points to the governor’s true views (which do not bode well for Israel) and to his character. With someone he encountered in the hallway, he showed disdain; with the largest political donor in American history, he mouthed what was minimally required from him. This is the politician reputed to “tell it like it is?” No, Christie bullies those less powerful and sucks up to those he needs. Mr. Pipes is president of the Middle East Forum.

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he peace process in Israel that had been reinvigorated for the last nine months has reached a new dead end now that Fatah and Hamas have made a unity agreement. A senior Palestinian official said recently that the reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas does not signal an end to the peace process and that “any agreement signed between the Palestinian Authority and Israel will include the Gaza Strip.” The official is claiming that the agreement will be a positive step in the direction of a peace agreement with Israel. “This provides an answer to all those in Israel who claimed you could not reach a peace agreement as long as the PA did not control Gaza,” the source said. Officials in the Israeli government initially stated that the reconciliation move by Abbas indicated the end of the peace process.

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, the government’s chief negotiator, said the agreement was a “very problematic development which harms peace talks. In light of the new situation, Israel must examine its implications, and consider its next steps accordingly.” But other officials in Jerusalem were not convinced that the reconciliation effort was sincere. “You need to wait and see what happens now,” said one Israeli source. “We have seen such moves in the past; it may all be a charade.” Dore Gold, who is considered a close personal advisor of President Netanyahu called the agreement between Hamas and Fatah a game changer. He said, “Hamas is recognized by the world as an international terrorist organization; by the European Union, by the United States, by Canada and many others. And PA head Mahmoud Abbas has been working very hard with Secretary of State John Kerry, as our Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has worked hard, and all of a sudden, it seems that in the last month, Abbas just simply does not want a negotiated solution. He said ‘no’ to President Obama. He said ‘no’ to even discussing with Israel in the future the possibility of them recognizing Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people—we’re asked to recognize a Palestinian state— and now he turns to hug Hamas. He wants a deal with Hamas and doesn’t want peace, and that’s a tragic development.”

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will not continue the peace talks now that Hamas and Fatah have signed a unity agreement

“While the PA can hire some suits to talk about making peace, Hamas is in the back room controlling things,” he explained. Asked if the peace process is dead, Gold said it is still possible to revive the process, but only if Abbas pulls back from the deal with Hamas. “He cannot embrace Hamas and say that he’s for peace with Israel. It’s a contradiction in terms.” It became clear though from comments by President Netanyahu, supported by officials in the US State Department, that peace talks were off for now. As part of the agreement signed in Gaza, Palestinian officials will begin consultations on forming an interim unity government this month. Elections for the presidency,

the Palestinian Legislative Council, and the Palestinian National Council will take place six months after a government is formed. The Israeli government will not continue the peace process with a Palestinian organization that includes Hamas, and this unity agreement between Palestinian factions will be seen as the direct cause for the latest peace talks’ failure. President Netanyahu, speaking said “It’s a blow to Israel; it’s a blow to peace. I think it’s a terrible blow to the Palestinian people, because they must choose, too, whether they want to go forward or go backward. With the pact with Hamas, the Palestinian people took a huge step backward, away from peace, away from a good future for themselves.”

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record setting crowd of close to 800 residents of New York City attended COJO of Flabush’s 35th Annual Breakfast to support and to pay tribute to the many honorees receiving awards. The event was held at the Kol Yaakov Hall and was led by distinguished Master of Ceremonies, Nachum Segal. Many elected officials, civic and community leaders and activists of the Jewish community were in attendance.

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This year’s honorees included Mayor Bill de Blasio, Police Commissioner William J. Bratton, Senator Simcha Felder, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Comptroller Scott Stringer; Public Advocate Letitia James; Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams; Kings County Democratic Chairman Frank Seddio, Esq., and other dignitaries from the city. Council members David Greenfield, Chaim Deutsch, Alan Meisel and Matthew Eugene, as well as Assembly members Dov Hikind, Steve Cymbrowitz, and Rhoda Jacobs, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Congressman Jerry Nadler were happy to be there to support the honorees.

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Senator Charles Schumer presented an award to Ari Baum, Senior VP at Morgan Stanley. Steve Cohn, a member of the NYC Bar Matrimonial Committee and Delegate to the NYS Bar Association and Gil Cygler,

President and CEO of AllCar Rent A Car, also received awards. Councilman Brad Lander presented the Distinguished Shomer Award to Mr. Boruch Moskovitz, Executive Coordinator of the Flatbush Shomrim Safety Patrol. COJO of Flatbush is known for their commitment to help the needy and preserve quality of life in our community.


Police Chaplain and NYPD Clergy Liaison, David Heskiel, the Breakfast Co-Chair with Leon Goldenberg, was honored for his relentless drive to help our disadvantaged Jewish brethren living in New York. Heskiel, a newly elected COJO board member, was presented with an award by NYPD Chief

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WHETHER YOU REALIZE IT OR NOT, PEOPLE WILL JUDGE YOU WITHIN THE FIRST FOUR SECONDS OF MEETING YOU. THEREFORE, IT’S INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT TO MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION. THOSE WHO ARE JUDGED POSITIVELY TEND TO BE VERY SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE. Social scientists have found there are five major ways to become successful, impression management is the most important. Impression management is a phrase first coined during World War II. If you can control a person’s perception of you, you will become a winner. This is especially true in the interview process (and on a date). When you walk into an interview, it takes 30 seconds to make a lasting impression, 7 seconds for the initial impact and 23 seconds for the intuition factor. Research has shown that first impressions really stick.

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A study was done using untrained subjects who were shown 20 videotaped job applicants greeting their interviewers. When the subjects rated the applicants on characteristics, such as likability, self assurance, appearance and chemistry, their assessments were almost identical to that of the professional interviewer. Fortunately, there are some strategies you can use to help master that all important first impression. 60% = Dress 23% = Dialogue 17% = Demeanor

Dress It’s critical that you arrive looking like the seasoned professional you are. Men should always wear a white shirt, tie and business suit (single-breasted for an executive position, double-breasted for everything else). The color of your tie can also be influential. Stick with red, gold, maroon or blue. Finally, wear polished lace shoes. Women should wear business attire with hose and low heels. If your hair is long, pull it back in a bun. Limit your jewelry to ear studs Continued on page 172

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tation is slow. Always call ahead if you are running late and assure the interviewer you are on the way. Arriving too early isn’t necessarily better. If you arrive 20 to 30 minutes ahead of schedule, it might show that you are desperate, anxious, needy and have nothing but time. Always remember to be courteous and professional to everyone you meet. You never know how much influence a receptionist may have on the hiring decision.

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and a touch of perfume. When seated, cross your right ankle over your left and pull them back under your seat. If you dress too casually, no matter what type of position you are interviewing for, the interviewer might think you are not serious about the job and you might come across as being disrespectful. If you do not have the appropriate business attire, there are several social service agencies that will outfit you at no cost including Bottomless Closet, Dress for Success for women; and Career Gear for men. Dialogue Know what you are going to say before you get to an interview. Just like a polished actor will learn the script and rehearse, so must you. Do not try to wing it, as you run the risk of being unprepared and unprofessional. Know why you want to work for this particular company and why you left or are leaving

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your most recent position—without speaking badly of your last employer. Know what experience and value would make you very attractive to your next employer. Knowing what you are going to say will give you confidence. Just as a professional sales person knows the pitch, so should you. Demeanor Sit upright, leaning into the interviewer. Remember to look the interviewer in the eye, this shows honesty, and smile. Nod your head in agreement as the interviewer talks to you, this shows that you understand what is being said. Don’t play with your hair, jewelry or cross your arms across your chest. Timing Few factors make a worse impression than showing up late for an important meeting. Allow yourself plenty of time, in case you have trouble finding the office or transpor-

Handshake According to Emily Post’s book, “The Etiquette Advantage in Business,” your grip speaks volumes. The rule is that you never should extend your hand unless the interviewer extends his/her hand first. Do not offer a limp handshake or a bone-crushing grip. Here’s a guide that may help you remember what to do: S = Smile O = Open Arms F = Face T = Tight Handshake E = Eye Contact N = Nod Follow-Up It is critical that you mail a thank you letter, within 24 hours, to everyone you met during the interview process. The thank you letter goes a long way to show you are interested, and understand corporate culture. This separates you from everyone else who may be applying for the same position. Whether you get hired may depend on this letter. Barry Cohen is an award-winning job coach named to “The Top 101 Career Counselors in New York City.”

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Unlike any of the programs identified today as “school choice,” such as opportunity scholarships, charter schools and tax credits, universal school choice transfers control of education back to parents, where it belongs, by allowing public education funds to follow the child to the school chosen by his/her parents. These funds—substantially less than current costs but sufficient to pay for a quality education at nonpublic schools—are made available to every parent in the form of a voucher that can be cashed only by a qualified school. With parental control comes responsibility— a prerequisite to success in any endeavor. The late, world-renowned economist Milton Friedman first proposed universal school choice in his 1955 treatise “The Role of Government in Education,” where he compared education to other services: “In most industries, consumers are free to buy the product from anyone who offers it for sale, at a price mutually agreed on. In the process, consumers determine how much is produced and by whom and producers have an incentive to satisfy their customers. These competitive private industries are organized from the bottom up. They have been responsible for truly remarkable economic growth, improvements in products and increased efficiency in production.”

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Limited school choice programs around the country offer a glimpse into what to expect from a universal voucher program. The nation’s first school voucher program—limited to poor parents—for which Milwaukee residents battled from 1980 to 1990, has become a showcase for all America. Former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist points to the importance of quality schools in improving city life. He cites the voucher program for having given low-income families the chance to send their children to their pick of participating schools. He suggests that further expansion of the program, including removal of income limits that will allow everyone to participate, will result in Milwaukee becoming

the best place in the entire state of Wisconsin for K-12 education. The Washington, D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, passed by the Bush administration in 2003, is no less revealing. Although these vouchers are valued at only $8,000, compared to the average per-student cost for the D.C. public schools of $29,409, the students using the vouchers have a graduation rate of 91% compared to 56% for those in D.C.’s public schools. Families serve as the fabric of all society. Just as families are not suited to defend the nation against Continued on page 176

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foreign enemies, so is government unsuited to properly raise and educate our children. All the moral and civil challenges we face in the raging culture war are directly traceable to our education system, where the interests of government bureaucrats clash with those of families.


The hearts and minds of children are not open to compromise. Their feelings, attitudes and principles are not subject to division. The healthy development of children and families is best served with maximum harmony between teacher and child. The clearest pathway to restore our nation to its former greatness— with domestic tranquility, maximum liberty and minimal government intrusion into our personal lives— is to quickly implement universal school choice. The ideal place to begin is in our nation’s capital, which comes directly under the jurisdiction of Congress. The success of the D.C. scholarship program is proof positive that universal school choice will greatly improve educational quality at a fraction of the cost. It will also serve

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as a model and trailblazer for all 50 states. There is now a proposal before leading school choice advocates in Congress and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to sponsor and champion universal school choice legislation for D.C. Similar legislation in New Jersey will save taxpayers billions annually, as public schools are compelled to compete with non-public schools. A 2010-2011 audit by Common Sense Institute of New Jersey revealed runaway costs at New Jersey public schools—more than $39,000 annually per child in Asbury Park and $40,000 in Sea Isle City, for example. In 2005, Milton Friedman summed up his half-century of school choice advocacy in the article “School Vouchers Turn 50, But the Fight is Just Beginning.” His final published words on this, one year prior to his passing:

“Most major public policy revolutions come only after a lengthy build-up of support. But when the break comes, what had been politically impossible quickly becomes politically inevitable. So it will be with the goal of a competitive free market education system compatible with our basic values.” The Obama administration’s new budget calls for defunding the D.C. scholarship program. This is the perfect time for those of us who cherish liberty to call our friends in Washington (202) 224-3121 and respectfully insist they sponsor and champion the proposed D.C. Civil Act for Equal Educational Opportunity, to provide a school voucher for every Washington, D.C., student, valued at half current school costs, and the savings allocated to reduce the national debt.

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Helping your child build selfconfidence is vital. When your baby cries, or needs to be fed or comforted, you should respond promptly and consistently. As this cueresponse pattern is repeated many hundreds, perhaps thousands, of times during the first year, your baby learns that you are listening to him, therefore, he is worthwhile. Of course, there will be days when you are short on patience, and that’s expected. As long as you are taking care of his needs on a regular basis, holding him often and showing affection, he and his self-esteem will be fine. On the other hand, if his needs are not met, and his cues go unanswered, he’ll eventually feel like he’s not worthwhile. Secure infants cope better with life’s setbacks because they are motivated to repair their sense of well-being, which has become

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integrated into their sense of self. Children who do not have this early sense of well-being struggle to find it, but they are unsure of what they are looking for because they don’t know how it feels. Much of a child’s self-image comes from how he thinks others perceive him. This is especially true of preschoolers who learn about themselves from their parents’ reactions. Do you smile often at your child? Do you give him the feeling that he’s fun to be with and that his opinions and desires matter to you? If so, you are already teaching him to think well of himself. Playtime is important. It gives your child the message, “You are worth my time. You are a valuable person.” Children learn through play. So, instead of viewing playtime as a chore, use it to make an investment in your child’s behavior.

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encourage him. If you don’t encourage your child to try, his skills won’t improve, and you’ll lose a valuable confidence builder.


Be sure your child believes you value him because of who he is, not because of how he performs in school or on tests. Do this by giving of yourself—regardless of how the achievement test turns out. Don’t expect him to excel in sports, music or academics just because you did. The one thing your child can excel in is being himself. He must know that your love does not depend on your approval of his performance. Your child’s values and selfconcept are affected by persons of significance in his life—relatives, coaches, teachers, rabbis and friends. It’s up to you to screen out those who pull down the child’s character and encourage those who build it. Keep a watchful eye on your child’s friends. While some children

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will wisely seek out complimentary playmates on their own, sometimes it is helpful to expose him to appropriate peers. Some groups of children just naturally seem to get along well. If your child’s group does not seem to have the right chemistry, it would be wise to intervene.

extra dose of confidence so that he can adjust to new situations and relationships. Perhaps your child is simply a cautious social developer, which is characteristic of sensitive children, who may form a few meaningful and deep relationships, rather than numerous superficial ones.

After six years of age, peer influence becomes more important. The deeper the roots of home-grown self-confidence, the better equipped kids are to interact with peers in a way that builds up self-worth. When children already have good self-esteem, they’re well equipped to manage different environments (home, grandparents, preschool) with different rules, very well.

Some parents misunderstand the meaning of self-esteem and feel that it is just one more thing they are required to give to their child, measuring it daily. Every infant whose needs are met has self-esteem built in. Your job is to nurture what’s there and structure your child’s environment so that he grows strong.

In normal development, a child tries out new experiences in much the same way that an infant learns to separate from his mother. Being shy does not mean that a child has a poor self-image. He needs an

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IN MY EARLY TWENTIES, I MANAGED ONE OF MY FAMILY’S STORES. ON SLOW DAYS, OR WHEN I HAD DOWNTIME, I WOULD VISIT A FELLOW SHOPKEEPER ACROSS THE STREET TO SHOOT THE BREEZE. HE WAS A COMMUNITY MEMBER, ABOUT 25 YEARS MY SENIOR, FROM A DIFFERENT GENERATION, YET WE ENJOYED EACH OTHER’S COMPANY AND GOT ALONG DESPITE THE DIFFERENCES. OUR CONVERSATIONS WOULD ALWAYS START THE SAME, “SO, HOW’S BUSINESS?” As we grew more comfortable with each other, we covered an array of subjects such as politics, religion, and life. The more we spoke, the more I admired him, both for his knowledge and his insightful wisdom. One day, I walked into his store, and announced that I had become engaged the night before. After a congratulatory hug, I shared the exciting details, then asked, “Joseph, if you could give me only one piece of advice to take into my marriage, what would it be?” And without missing a beat, came the surprising answer, “Every Friday, without fail, be sure to bring home an arrangement of flowers.” It was a simple answer to a complex question and I suppose I looked puzzled. So, he continued, “Doing this will help you remember the value of three important things: Shabbat, Hashem’s beauty in nature and the love you feel for your wife.” It wasn’t the answer I expected, so I changed the subject. However, later on, I found myself following his advice, if only because buying flowers seemed like the right thing to do. It became part of my Friday afternoon routine. I would buy them from street corner vendors, or I would chose a convenient flower shop on the way home. I adopted the habit and it stuck. I didn’t think much about why I was buying them, or my old friend’s advice, I just did it.

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I am now approaching the age that my shopkeeper friend was when he planted this seed of advice in me, and I believe I finally see exactly what he meant. Over the last year, I find myself driving to the other side of town on Friday afternoons to pick up flowers—and it’s all starting to make sense. I walk into the small flower shop and as the proprietors—a lovely husband and wife team—prepare my arrangement, we make small talk about how welcome this Shabbat will be after such a hectic work week. I am reminded of the tranquility and calm that the fast approaching Shabbat will bring, and I smile, realizing that my friend was right. As the door closes behind me, I’m struck by the fragrant botanical scents, brilliant variety of colors and characteristics of the lush collection of flowers before me. Once again, the man was on the mark, I am reminded of Hashem’s beauty in nature. As I inhale and savor the scent of my selection, I’m imagining the look on my wife’s face when she sees this week’s choice of flowers—and my friend’s advice becomes clear, for I remember again how much I love my wife. It took nearly 25 years to understand, but now I know—sometimes it’s the simple things in life that can be the most extraordinary.

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Equal Pay for Women


On Equal Pay Day, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released an analysis of the gender and wage gap in New York City showing, despite the positive effects of the Equal Pay Act, the average woman—working full-time—still earns only 82% of the salary the average man is paid. That gap is even larger outside of New York City, with female workers making just 72% of male earnings. Millennials have made strides in closing the wage gap in New York City, with women under the age of 35 earning 96 cents for every dollar young men earn. However, the wage gap widens considerably for women between the ages of 35 and 65—with earnings of about 78 cents on the dollar. “It’s disappointing to think a halfcentury after the Equal Pay Act, women still face significant financial inequities in the workplace,” said Comptroller Stringer. “This kind of discrimination belongs in the history books. It’s time women enjoy their fair share of this economy—they’ve earned it.” Many factors underlie the stubborn wage gap, from women being pressured to leave the workforce to

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care for their children and returning to a labor market that favors continuous employment, to the segregation of women into certain fields and occupations where wages are characteristically lower. “Comptroller Stringer’s report spotlights the stark reality that even in a city as progressive as New York we still have a long way to go to end gender wage discrimination,” said Beverley Neufeld of Equal Pay Coalition NYC. “Comptroller Stringer’s recommendations for removing roadblocks to equal pay, and increasing access to higher wage occupations, illustrate his continued leadership on economic equality.” Stringer’s recommendations include embracing paid family leave legislation at the federal, state and/

or city level and urging the state legislature to allow municipalities to set their own minimum wage and to pass the Women’s Equality Act to strengthen laws that require equal pay and protect women from workplace discrimination. “We applaud Comptroller Stringer for issuing this important report. Pay equity is critical to family economic security. Working women, mothers in particular, need and deserve laws and policies to bring our workplaces into the 21st century,” said Dina Bakst, of A Better Balance. “We need real solutions— like the NY Women’s Equality Act, paid family leave, and stronger antidiscrimination measures for caregivers in order to achieve equal pay for equal work.”

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OHEL’s Legislative Breakfast

Over 100 community leaders applauded city and state legislative leaders and elected officials who were honored for their dedication at OHEL’s Children’s Home and Family Services Inaugural Legislative Breakfast. David Mandel, CEO of OHEL, presented Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito with OHEL’s Appreciation Award, saying, “We expect leaders to lead, but what is so special about Speaker MarkViverito, is that she leads with compassion.” “OHEL truly serves the entire community,” said Speaker Mark-Viverito. “We, in the City Council, look forward to partnering with OHEL as it serves thousands of people every day.” The OHEL Public Service Award was presented to NY State Senate Majority Co-Leader, Senator Jeff Klein. “This is special to me because I know the organization does tremendous work,” he said after accepting the award. “The people who are involved in this organization do G-d’s work. Over the years, you’ve provided a voice to the voiceless and a beacon of light for those who have experienced personal darkness.” Councilman David Greenfield said, “The amazing thing about OHEL is that they serve folks around the city and they do it with dignity, professionalism and incredible respect.” “The work OHEL does for kids with special needs doesn’t go unnoticed for men like myself and the legislative leaders,” said Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adam, promising to support the organization. NY State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver received OHEL’s Leadership Award. “NYS Assembly

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Speaker Sheldon Silver’s vital support has enabled us to serve thousands of people in crisis, expand our metal health services, our base of important volunteers, our addiction treatment services and OHEL’s Camp Kaylie,” said David Mandel. “I’ve been blessed to be involved with OHEL for many years. The range of services, the professionalism and the loving care provided by this agency is just astounding,” said Speaker Silver. “With the leadership of Moishe Helman, Mel Zachter and David Mandel, we have leadership that is as good as it gets,” Mr. Silver added. Also in attendance were State Senator Simcha Felder and Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs. Since 1969, OHEL has been helping people of all ages surmount disability, everyday challenges, heal from trauma, and manage with strength and dignity during times of crises.

The 61st Precinct’s Pre-Holiday Meeting

On Tuesday, April 8, a few days before Passover, community rabbis and leaders joined the police officers at the local 61st Precinct for a pre holiday safety and security meeting. The gathering was requested by the 61st Precinct’s Commanding Officer, Captain John Chell and Rabbi A. Admoni, our community representative. At the meeting, Captain Chell asked all in attendance if they had any specific safety concerns and assured everyone that there would be a heightened police presence in our community throughout the holiday. There is always the risk of crime and anti-Semitic incidents occurring during Jewish holidays. Even though such risks have declined significantly over the past several years, it’s comforting to know that the police are watching and keeping us safe.

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saving techniques as one-on-one, real-life situations were reenacted and hands-on Israeli Krav Maga tactics were taught.

Community Bread Burning

David Heskiel, Josh Melman, Captain Chell, Rabbi Ozeri, Rabbi Ben Haim and Rabbi Admoni

We would like to thank NYPD Members Captain John Chell, Lieutenants Todero, Woods, Brennan and Demarco, Sergeants Jablansky and Carola and Police Officers Shaya and Go for their presence at the meeting.

Before Passover, Councilman David Greenfield visited bread burning sites throughout Boro Park and Midwood and thanked FDNY, Shomrim and Chaverim members for their participation in the annual bread burning ritual. He also stopped by the firehouse at 4210 12th Avenue, which is home to Engine 282 and Ladder 148, where he thanked FDNY officials and firefighters for their hard work throughout the day to make sure the bread burning ran smoothly and safely. He also checked in with Boro Park Shomrim members in their mobile command center, and praised them for their help overseeing the 33 burning sites.

SAFE and Sound

The newly formed SAFE and Sound Training Institute of The SAFE Foundation hosted its first professional training class for licensed addiction and mental health professionals last month. Faye Wilbur, LCSW-R and Clinical Director of The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services in Boro Park, presented on child abuse, maltreatment and neglect. One attendee told Miriam Turk, Director of Professional Development and Training at The SAFE Foundation, “We need more of these trainings, so more people can make a difference.” And that is what The SAFE and Sound Institute plans to do: the next training is May 19th, on The Integration of Psychotherapy and the 12 Steps, by David Kohn, LCSW.

Self-Defense

Israeli Krav Maga of Cherry Hill, NJ, held a

“It was great to tour the neighborhood and take part in this tradition the day before Pesach. It was a pleasure running into so many residents throughout the neighborhood and seeing so many of my constituents taking part in this great tradition on Erev Yom Tov,” he said. As a result of months of planning between Councilman Greenfield, the FDNY, NYPD, Sanitation Department, Community Board 12, Shomrim, Hatzolah, Chaveirim and other community groups and city agencies, the neighborhood was prepared for this celebration and for Passover, with additional trash and recycling collections, dumpsters available for public use and the burning sites and everything ran safely and smoothly.

Celebrating Israel’s 66th Anniversary

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Women’s Self-Defense Fundraiser and Training Program in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April). All proceeds were donated to the Center for Family Services. Attendees learned life-

Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz attended an event sponsored by the American Forum of Russian Speaking Jewry in honor of the upcoming 66th Anniversary of the State of Israel. He had the distinct privilege of speaking with Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman. Also present at the event, held

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“For most of us, Passover is a time for festive family Seders. But for too many of New York’s Jewish needy, the Festival of Our Freedom is, ironically, just the opposite; yet another painful reminder of the oppression of poverty,” David M. Frankel, CEO and executive director of the Met Council, said. “In New York City, there are half a million poor and near poor Jewish New Yorkers who struggle to feed their families every day. The 2.1 million pounds of food we distributed allowed our clients to observe Passover with a traditional and nutritious meal that otherwise would have been price prohibitive.”

at Romanoff’s on Coney Island Avenue, were Israeli Consul General Ido Ahroni, Deputy Consul General Shlomi Kofman and other distinguished leaders of the Jewish and Russian-speaking community.

Passover Package Distribution The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island/Coney Island Seaside Senior Center also had their own massive Passover food package distribution.


Jewish Day School, Yeshivah and Camp Fair

In keeping with its annual tradition of ensuring that local low-income and elderly residents are able to properly celebrate the Passover holiday, the Shorefront Jewish Community Council engaged in a massive distribution of kosher-for-Passover food. The Council handed out well over 1,300 specially prepared food packages. The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty distributed 2.1 million pounds of kosher food to an estimated 50,000 families in NY. A group of volunteers, including Assemblyman Dov Hikind, Councilman Mark Treyger and Councilman Stephen Levin, assisted in the effort.

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The first-ever Tri-State Area Jewish Day School, Yeshivah, and Camp Fair brought together 19 Jewish day schools and yeshivot from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and 14 Jewish camps and Israeli programs. More than 250 people attended this event, which was jointly sponsored by Beth El Synagogue Center, the Jewish Education Project, UJA-Federation of New York, and the Westchester Jewish Council. “This fair provided a way for schools to highlight the importance of day school and yeshivah education and celebrate the diversity in educational choices,” said Evan Levy, an organizer of the fair.

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Events at the Museum of Jewish Heritage On Wednesday, May 7 at 7 pm, the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will welcome curator Gabriel Goldstein and Iraqi Jews Maurice Shohet and Cynthia Shamash for By the Waters of Babylon: The Modern Iraqi Jewish Experience, a panel discussion held in conjunction with the exhibition Discovery and Recovery: Preserving Iraqi Jewish Heritage, on view at the Museum through May 18. Maurice and Cynthia will discuss their personal family histories and the vibrant community they left behind that has since almost disappeared. Curator Gabriel Goldstein will discuss the highlights of the exhibit and how the artifacts help tell the stories of the Jewish community of Iraq. Audience members are invited to tour the exhibition at 6 pm. Pre-registration for the tour is suggested. Also at the museum, on May 11 at 2:30 pm, celebrate Mother’s Day with a special chocolate tasting event. Treat Mom to tasty tidbits and bite-sized facts about Jews and chocolate. Reserve your tickets by May 8. On May 18, the Knickerbocker C h a m b e r Orchestra will return for Pièces de Résistance: Music Celebrating the Polish Spirit, a musical exploration of the PolishJewish past that will mark the opening of the new exhibition, A Town Known as Auschwitz: The Life and Death of a Jewish Community. For more information about all the events, visit www.mjhnyc.org. Celebrate Israel In Brooklyn To celebrate Israel’s 66th year of independence, an unprecedented partnership, by more than a dozen Brooklyn institutions, is organizing a week of events called Israel Independence Day BKLYN that will include lectures, ceremonies, comedy, film, and street parties at venues throughout the bor-

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BEACHFRONT IN ELBERON Private beach with amazing views from every vantage point in this custom built & architecturally designed 5 bdrm, 7 bath home. Property is 150 x 610, over 2 acres with 60 ft pool & a pool house. Palatial entry through security gate, glass walls enhance the beach & ocean view experience. Contact G & G Realtors for particulars on this luxurious property.

A BRICK HOUSE

Large French Style Colonial with 6 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, 2 family rooms, formal dining room & eat-in-kitchen. Property is a private paradise. Home is 4,600 sq ft on 150 x 185 lot. Room for pool. $3,250,000.

QUALITY COLONIAL Well maintained. Newer kitchen. 6 bedrooms with 3.5 full baths. Living room, dining room & family room. In ground pool. For Sale at $999,000.

IDEAL FOR GROWING FAMILY

6 Bedroom, 3 Baths. Enjoy the ocean breezes just a few blocks from the beach. You will love these low real estate taxes too – below $6K. $975,000.


DEAL PARK

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A home with character. Custom built with large rooms and 2 fireplaces - one in the living room, the other in the family room. Lots of built-ins in almost every room. Wonderful, relaxing en-closed porch overlooking a well designed patio. Great expansion potential. Where homes sell for $600,000 & up, this is just $400,000.

HIGHRISE IN WEST END With views to sell tickets to see. Great condo on corner facing “SOUTH” & Ocean view. This unit offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living room and dining room. BONUS Cabana included. A must see. Priced to Sell. $419,000.

TWO STORY TOWNHOUSE Inviting entry foyer & spacious eat-in kitchen, LR, DR with sliding doors to private patio. Master bedroom with terrace, walk-in closet 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Well maintained. Move right in. $349,000.

OAKHURST

This 3 bedroom Ranch is the perfect starter home in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. Has an updated kitchen with granite countertops, newer appli-ances & tiled floors. Features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large basement with tons of potential! Lovely back porch, perfect for summer entertaining. Offered for $320,000.

ENCHANTING CLASSIC

with many architectural elements. Four large bedrooms including mstr suit, 2.5 baths, great looking kitchen, supersize dining room with spacious living room & family room. 4 extra rooms in basement. Located on corner lot by Cedar Ave and near the Kolel. Must see inside! $475,000.

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Burke MannaCatherine Catherine “Cathy” Ades “Cathy” Ades Burke &&Manna Sales Associate Real EstateAgency Agency Real Estate Sales Associate C 732.996.5619 O 732.455.5420 3408-A Sunset Ave 3408-A Sunset Ave C 732.996.5619 O 732.455.5420 [email protected] Ocean, NJ07712 07712 Ocean, NJ [email protected] “Cathy Gets the job done!” “My guardian agent!”

“Cathy Gets the job done!” “My guardian agent!” HEART OF ELBERON NEAR PARK AVE

• Huge state of the art kitchen, Sub Zero fridge and Viking stove, • 8 large bdrms with magnificent suite on first level • Cul de sac • 2 blocks from Ocean • Large in ground gunite heated pool with cabana.

Call Cathy for more info at 732-996-5619

MODERN HOME IN WEST LONG BRANCH

• New kitchen with moasic tile back spash, stainless steel appliances, new modern cabinets • 2 car garage • Large basement • Large private lot with room for a pool, cul de dac, near Eatontown and WLB shuls. • Asking $569K.


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OFFICE EXCLUSIVE IN DEAL PARK

Huge eat in kitchen 9 bdrms Large open floor plan 6000 sq ft Huge finished bsmt with 2 full baths • Large gunite pool on large private lot. • Great location.


ELBERON STUNNER/ OCEAN AND LAKE VIEWS

• New modern kitchen with mosaic tile backsplash, stainless appliances, granite counters, • Gorgeous lake and ocean views throughout • Large dining, living and family rooms for entertaining • Over 2 acres of property.


Serving you with the highest degree of honesty, integrity & responsibility. Call me today to sell or buy, if you are renting or want to rent.

STORE FOR RENT BROOKLYN East 19th St Gravesend Neck Rd Up to 1000 sq ft for rent. Available immediately.

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New Houses For Sale

East 2nd St / Quentin - 1 fam, 3 bed, lg den, move in condition. Great starter home. East 5th St / Quentin - 2 fam, 34/100, det, 3 over 3 bed, prv drv. East 5th St / Quentin - Also 1 fam, 28/100, det, prv drv, needs T.L.C. East 4th St / Quentin - 1 fam, newly built, 4 bed, 4½ baths, beautiful master bed. With marble bath, prv drv. Just bring your personal belongings. 1861- West 3rd St - 1 fam, 35/120, 4 bed, renovated, beautiful kit. Move in condition. East 3rd St / Ave T - 40/100. East 4th St / Ave S - 40/100, 1 fam, luxury buyer. East 5th St / Ave R - 1 fam, 40/100, 6 bed, built new, lg kit. Beautiful den. Must see luxury buyer. Ave S Vicinity - 40/100, magnificent home, newly built, 6 bed, lg beautiful kitchen, top of the line appliances, don’t miss out. Call me so I can show you. Luxury buyer. East 2nd St / Ave X - Beautiful 1 fam, renovated, price reduced, also next door available tog 40/100. East 2nd St / Ave X - 40/100 available. Priced to sell. Ave S - 60/100 available. Price to sell. East 4th St / Kings - 1 fam, det, 3 bed, great starter home. Quentin - 1 fam, 3 bed, den, C/A, great starter home. Ave T - 1 fam, 60/100, great location, luxury buyer. O.P. / Ave S - 2 fam built. Beautiful duplex, 3 over bed, C/A prv drv. Must see. Luxury buyer. O.P. / Ave U - Large 2 fam, duplex, must see. East 2nd St / Ave T - 1 fam, 6 bed, master bedroom with beautiful bath, private, luxury buyer. East 5th St / Ave S - 1 fam, luxury home. Call for details. Quentin - 1 fam. Beautiful home, move in condition. O.P. / Ave P - 2 fam, 40/150, 3 over 3 bed. East 7th St / Ave N - 2 fam, 40/120, great location. Ave R - 40/100, beautiful home. Ave R - 60/100, luxury home, must see. Built just a couple years ago. Luxury buyer, must see. Ave I - 45/100 newly built, magnificent home, 6 bed, master suite, beautiful kit, lg den, luxury buyer. Ave J - 60/100, build your dream home. East 3rd St / Ave V - 1 fam, 3 bed, built new. Call for details. Move in condition. East 7th St / Ave V - 4 bed, needs T.L.C.. East 9th St / Ave R - 30/120, det, needs T.L.C.. East 22nd St / Ave K - Beautiful home, luxury buyer. East 2nd St / Ave S - 1 fam, newly built, 4 bed, luxury buyer. East 2nd St / Ave T - 1 fam semi. East 4th St / Ave T - 2 fam det.

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East 3rd St / Ave S - 4 bed, luxury tenant. Also for sale. East 3rd St / Ave V - 3 bed, move in condition, C/A, fin bsmt, Also for sale. East 8th St / Ave V - 4 bed.

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O.P. / Ave O.P. / Ave O.P. / Ave East 12th

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V - 3 bed avail immed. $2,800. N - 3 bed, $3,500. S - 3 bed, luxury apt. St - Walk-in apt, 2 bed. $1,750.

Co-op For Sale

1811 - O.P. - 3 bed, new kit, 2 baths, move in condition.

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Ave U - Available immediately.

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Lots For Sale

East 4th St / Ave T & U - 54/100, built your dream home. Great block. Ave S / 0East 13th St - Available. O.P. / Ave U - 30/130. O.P. / Ave R - 150/150, can be split in 2 or 3 lots. East 4th St / Ave M - 40/100, build your dream home.

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Condos For Sale

Bristol beautiful 3 bed, newly renovated, lg kit, must see. Call so I can show. Venetian - 2 & 3 bed avail for rent and sale. 1862- East 2nd St - 2 & 3 bed available, price is good, great building 400 - Ave U - Just a couple apts left. Call, they won’t last. West St - Condo in prv home magnificent duplex for sale.

I HAVE MANY MORE HOUSES FOR SALE AND RENT. CALL ME, IT’S MY PLEASURE TO HELP YOU.

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Houses For Sale Low East/Ave V - 1 fam det, 28 x 120, fully renovated, prv drv. Best Block $1.8M. Ave V/East 8th St - “Luxury House”. 4 bed, 4 baths, custom kit, prv drv, det $1.5M. Ave Y/Low East - 1 fam, 40 x 100, det, prv drv, all new, C/A, 3 beds. $1.1M. Ave T/Low East - New house $1.3M. Low East /Ave P - 3 fam, prv drv $1.150M. Lake St/Ave T - 1 fam, 3 beds, all new, prv drv $675K. Low East/Ave V - 2 fam, prv drv $769K. Ave Y/ Low East - 3 fam brick, luxury house, prv drv, asking $1.295M. Ave V/East 9th St - 2 beds, C/A, NEW $2100. Ave T/East 12th St - Walk-in, 2 bed, brand new $1600. Homecrest/Ave V - Walk-in, 1 bed $1350. Low East/Ave S - 1 fam, 4 bed, newly renov $3600.

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Apt For Rent

East 8th/ Ave L - Det home on prime block. Priced for quick sale at $999K. Don’t miss it! Ave M/East 8th St - Det 4 bdr home w 3rd floor, huge EIK and rentable bsmt. $900s Ave R/East 9th St - Det 4 bdr home avail w/private drive for luxury buyer. Ave O - Det 5 bdr home on huge lot w/prv drv. Renovate or build dream house! Ave O/East 3rd - Semi det, newly renovated modern home. Priced to sell at $999K Ave S/ Low East - 40 x 100 on top block for lux buyer. Ave S - The house of your dreams is already built! 6 bdr, office, top of the line kitchen, fill bsmt, decorated and more! Ave T/East 4th St - Det 3 bdr home on nicest block in Bklyn. Priced to sell! Ave N/ East 5th St - Det 2 fam, 3/3 bdr, prv drv. Top block! Ave T/Low East St - Det 3 bdr home in great condition. Master bath, closets, extra room and bath in bsmt. Parking for 3 cars, Great block! $1,050M. Ave T/Low East - Huge lot for sale. Your dream house is waiting! Ave N/East 4th St - 5 bdr det magnificent house w/private driveway. Ave J Area - Det 1 fam w/plans to build beautiful 4 bdr home w/center hall. Ave I/Low East - Det home on nice size lot. Renovate or build. Quentin Rd/Low East - 3 bdr duplex on great block. Don’t miss it. Ave V/East 7th St - Det 7 bdr home available on beautiful block. East 8th St/Ave W - Det brick 1 fam home, all newly renovated. Has den and lg backyard. Ave W - Det 2 fam w/basement and lrg backyard. Converts easily to 1 family. $770K. Kings Highway/East 9th Vic. - Commercial - series of attached multi fam units in prime area. Many options available for this huge lot. East 12th St - Det 7 bdr home for the luxury buyer. Go West - Best value for the price! 40 x 100s available now! Quentin Rd/Low East St - Detached lg 2 fam w/7 bdr and prv drv, huge bsmt. Owner ready! Quentin/Low East - Det 4 bdr 1 fam w/prv drive and backyard for luxury buyer. Quentin Rd/East 5th St - Build your dream house! Ave N - Huge 2 fam home on 50 x 100 lot! Ocean Pkway/Ave U area - Luxury built 5 bdr home. Needs nothing! Homecrest Area - 7 bdr detached home in perfect condition. Condos - The best option around. Grab one while they last! Bedford - Det luxury 4 bdr home on prime block. Ave S/East 22nd - Det 4 bdr beautiful home on 40 x 100.

Ave J - Det 4 bdr home, EIK, fin bsmt and prv drv. Quentin/East 4th St - 3 bdr duplex w 2.5 baths, 2 parking spots, many closets and fin bsmt w/additional bdr. Ocean Parkway - Beautiful 2nd floor lux apt all new and fully loaded.

Rentals – 2, 3 and 4 bdrs available. Call for daily selection

718-415-8800

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HOUSES FOR SALE

400 Ave U

2 two 1250 sq ft condos available for sale. Can be purchased separately. Fully furnished or can be combined to make a 4 bedroom, 14 ft ceiling duplex. Please call for price and more details.

East 4th St/S & T

1 fam on the best block. 40 x 100 lot, owner is interested in selling. Listening to all offers. Call now. For the luxury buyer.

Ave T/Low Easts Lovely 1 fam, 30 x 100, needs T.L.C., 5 bdrms, large kit, great location. Call for details.

924 East 24th St Brooklyn 1 fam, 40 x 100 lot, center hall, LIV, DIN, kitchen, dinette, den, 4 bdrm, fin bsmt in pristine condition. Asking $1.7M.

Ave S Van Sicklen 18/100, cozy 1 fam, 3 bdrm, 2 bath $650K.

Ave T/Low Teens

East 10th St J&K

1 fam, 30 x 100, a lovely home with 5 bdrms, 3 floors, needs TLC, great location. Call for price and an appointment to see

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Magnificent 1 fam home on 40/100 lot, built very large, very spacious, 6 bdrms, 6 baths, elevator, lrg den, completely renov bsmt with 3 bdrm apt, two drvwys!! A must see!! Luxury buyer for a luxury home!! Call for price.

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Audrey Dweck

INC

(718) 859-8616 • Cell: (908) 804-7465 E-mail: [email protected]

Audrey Dweck R.E. Broker

HOUSES FOR SALE MIDWOOD MANOR East 10th St/J & K - 1 fam, 30 x 100, 5 bdrms, needs TLC, asking $1.5M neg. Ave I/East 8th St - 1 fam, 40 x 100, 5 bdrms, great spot asking $3.1M. Ave I/O.P. - Lrg corner home, 100 x 100 lot, 4 bdrms, 5 baths. Very grand luxury buyer. Ave I/O.P. - Corner charming 60 x 100, 4 bdrms, huge master suite, luxury buyer. O.P./I & J - Grand home, 40 x 150 lot, C/A, 7 bdrms, 5 baths, lrg dining rm, den. lrg grounds! East 8th St/J & K - Lovely 1 fam, 40 x 120 lot, turnkey, 4 bdrms, 5½ baths, C/A, lrg den, asking $3.1M. Ave I/East 8th St - Magnificent house, 40 x 100 lot. Newly built, 7 bdrms, den! A must see! Luxury. East 8th St/I & J - Charming 1 fam, 40 x 100, 4 bdrms, master suite on 3rd fl. Asking $3.4M neg. East 8th St/Dead End - 1 fam, 30 x 100 walkthru, newly built den, 5 bdrms, plus big loft. Asking $2.2M. East 9th St/I & J - 40 x 100 lot. Build your dream home asking $2M. East 10th St/J & K - 1 fam, 30 x 100, 3 bdrm, 3½ baths. Asking $1.6M. East 10th St/J & K - Legal, 3 fam, 30 x 100 lot. Asking $1.6M. East 12th St/Ave R - 40 x 100, 4 bdrms, needs T.L.C.. New on market. Ave V/East 8th St - Lovely 1 fam, move in, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, C/A, large grge, 25 x 100, asking $1.250M. Ave K/East 23rd St - 50/100, corner 4 bdrms, move in!! Luxury buyer.

East 4th St/M & N - 40 x 100, legal, 3 fam, needs work $1.2M. Ave K/East 23rd St - 60/100, corner 6 bdrms, needs T.L.C., luxury buyers. Ave J/East 24th St - 50/100, corner mag, C/H, grand staircase, 4 bdrm, luxury buyer. Ave L/East 23rd St - Corner grand home, 6 bdrms, move in, luxury buyer East 7th/K & L - 1 fam, semi-att, 20/120, 4 bdrms, asking $1.2M. East 4th St/I & J - 1 fam, 25/100, semi-att, prv drv, all redone 4 bdrms, den, asking $1.250M. East 4th St/Quentin & Kings - Legal 2 fam, 32/100, asking $2.3M. East 10 th N & O - 1 fam, 40/100, lrg 7 bdrms, new kit, asking $1.6M. O.P./M & N - Lrg 2 fam, 38/140, 3/3, prv, drv asking $2.5M. East 4th/N & O - 23/100, 1 fam, needs T.L.C., asking $790K. East 3rd St/Quentin & Kings - 1 fam, semi 24/100, 3 bdrms, asking $1.1M. East 4th St/S & T - 40/100, 1 fam, luxury buyer. East 4th St/S & Kings - 1 fam, luxury, 7 bdrms. Call for details. East 5th St/Ave S - Call for info, there are a few available. East 9th St/Ave R - Lovely corner, 35/100, 4 bdrms $2.5M.

CONDOS FOR RENT & SALE Akoya 1236 O.P. Venetian 448 Ave P 1 Bristol/O.P. & Ave L

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Rental Department: Robyn 917.825.7138 APTS FOR RENT

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HOUSES FOR RENT

Ave J Area - Luxury house, 4 bdrm $6000. Ave I - Luxury house, 5 bdrm $6000. Ave U/low Easts - great block 3 bdrms needs TLC, will give long lease. $3500. Ave V/low Easts - newly renovated 3 bdrm 2.5 baths, large finished basement, lrg den. Asking $5000. Ave U/low Easts - fixed 3 bdrm house $3900. Ave S/low 20s - 4 bdrm 2.5 baths private drive asking $4500. Ave S/West - 3 bdrm house for temporary rent (monthmonth) $2500. Ave V/East 8th St - 1 fam, 3 bdrm, new den, large yard, drvwy asking $4,500. Ave I - 3 bdrm C/A parking asking $4000. IMAGE t MAY 2014 t 205

Ave M/East 7th St - 3 bdrm $2800. Ave L/East 8th St - 2nd flr, 3 bdrms $2800. East 9th/Ave N - 3rd flr, 3 bdrms $2500. Ave R/East 16th St - 1st flr plus bsmt, 3 bdrm $2500. East 9th St/Ave K - 1st flr plus bsmt, 3 bdrm $2750. Ave M Low/Easts - 1st flr 2.5 bdrms asking $3000. Ave L low/Easts - 2nd flr 2.5 Bdrms asking $3000. Ocean Parkway/Ave M - Large bright 2 bdrm 1.5 bath $3500. Ave T/Ocean Parkway - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, C/A, W/D, all new, parking Incl, asking $4000. Ave S/Low Easts - 3 bdrm, new kit, new bath plus attic space w/bdrm and bath, parking, asking $3500. Kings Higway/East 3rd St - 3 bedroom house $3600. O.P./Ave J - 3 bdrms. O.P./S & T - Luxury 3 and 4 bdrms, all fixed long leases.

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Nancee Hedaya

Sell with Shirley Hanan, R.E. Sales Agent decades of experience and a lifetime of integrity. 917.293.3212

Houses for Sale

Ave I-J-K/Low E (Midwood Manor) *1 fam, elegant corner house, 60 x 100, dramatic C/H, 4 bed, huge master bath w/large bathroom *1 fam, 60 x 100, prime location, luxury house, one of a kind. Ready to sell $4.3M *1 fam, beautiful block, 40 x 120, private drive *1 fam, detached, 4 bed, best block, driveway, new listing, $970K *1 fam, 40 x 100 det, prv drv, 3 stories den, great zoning $1.8M *1 fam, 40 x 135, 8 bed, asking $2M *1 fam, 40 x 100, new listing, 5 bed, 4.5 bth, prv drv *1 fam 40 x 100, new listing, brick house AVE L/M/N/O/P/ LOW E *1 fam, det, 5 bd, 5 bth, MIC, $979K *1 fam, 5 bd, 3 bth+ 2 half bth, Luxury, $1.6M *1 fam, 40 x 100, 9 bed, 5.5 bth, 2 car garage, $1.65M *1 fam, 30 x 120, 5 bed, center hallway, MIC, must see *1 fam, 40 x 100, newly built, state of the art appliances thru-out, house, 5 bed, 4.5 bath, prv drv, truly luxury *1 fam, 42 x 110, C/H, den, 4 bed, mstr bth, prv, drv, 1st fl 5 bed, bsmt 3 bed *1 fam, 40 x 100, prv drv, 5 bed, mstr bth, den, luxury $1.8M Ocean Pky Ave M 3 fam, 3 bed, over 4 bed over 4 bed, msstr bth, brand new, luxury, drive, elevator *Ave N 2 fam, best block, #3 rear beds, 30 x 140, $2.5M Ave R/S *1 fam, 30 x 145, center hallway, 4 bed, mstr bth, den, $3M *Ave U 1 fam, C/H den, 5 bed, 5 full bth, gym, sauna, maid’s room, play room, central vac, prv dr, new listing Ave R/Low E *New listing, 1 fam, detached, 28 x 100, 2.5 bath, new kitchen, prv drv, asking $2M *Ave X Duplex, brick, 3 beds, completely renov, front porch, walkin apt, exclusive, driveway, $900K Quentin Rd/Ave R/S/T/U/V Low E *1 fam (Kings hwy), 3bd, den, 1.5bth, new kitchen 1.1 *1 fam, detached, 3 bed, 2.5 bth, drv, new listing (KH & Quentin) $1.5M *MIC,1 fam house, 4 bed, 5 bth mstr bth, new kitchen, den, sunny large porch $3.2M *1 fam ( R/S low E) 4 bed, new kitchen, 2.5 bth, prv drv, $2M *1 fam, 60 x 100, architectural beauty, luxury buyer * Magnificent 1 fam house, impeccable condition, top of the line appliances, 4 bed, mstr bth, den, luxury *1 fam, corner house, den, reduced $1.49M, new listing *1 fam S/D, 20 x 100, 3 bed, 2.5 bth, new kitchen, $875K *Ave W, 1 fam, 40 x 100, C/H, state of the art kitchen, den, 6 bed, luxury, luxury, call for info

Ave N Teens *1 fam, 35 x 100, det, new kitchen and basement, den, library, 6 bed, 5 bth $1.6M Ave S/T Teens *40 x 100, 2 fam, best block, private drive, $1.6M could be converted *1 fam, 30 x 100, det, prv drv, $825K *1 fam, 21 x 100, 3 bed, 2 bath, C/A, fin bsmt w/maid’s room & bth, asking $1.2M Madison *New office exclusive, terrace home, 50 x 100, 4 bed, fireplace, pool, den, mstr bth, asking $2M *2 fam, detached, 3/3 bed, MIC, new lisiting, driveway asking $1.1M *1 fam, 36 x 100 good condition, 3 bed, prv drv, best block, asking $1.1M *1 fam, 3 bed, 2.5 bth, prv drv, asking $849K *1 fam, 40 x 100, C/H, 4 bed, mstr bth, prv drv, MIC, Call Nancee Bedford Ave J, 20’s *1 fam, 40 x 100, C/H, C/A, 6 bed, 3.5 bth, prv drv, $1.7M *Ave K, High 20s 1 fam, 40 x 100, den, 8 bed, mstr bth, top of the line appliances, asking $1.8M *1 fam corner house, majestic 50 x 100, 4 bed, large den, large eat in kitchen, extra large master bed & bath $3.5M. Call for info

Luxury Condos Available @ Ave U Great Value at the Venetian (Ave P) Price Reduced Call for Info

New houses daily, will negotiate best prices for buyer and seller

Nancee Hedaya • R e n t a l D e p t • 917-293-3212

Apts for Rent:


Ave K/ Low E 3 bed $2200 Ave N/ Low E 3 bed, very large apt, $2500 Ave O/ Low E 3.5 bed, 2 bth + bsmt w/bd & bth, renov, parking $3500 Quentin/ Low E 3 bed, 2 bth + bsmt, parking, $3000 O/P Ave N 3 bed, 2 bath +bsmt, parking, $3800 O/P Quentin 3 bed, 1.5 bth, C/A $3350 O/P Ave S 3 bed, 2 bth, luxury, parking, $4000 Venetian 3 bed, 3.5bth, $6000 Akoya 3 bed, 2 bth, $4500

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Apts for Rent:

Ave R/ Teens 3 bed. newly renovated, parking, $3200 Ave K 3 bed, master bth, C/A + bsmt, maid’s room + bath & playroom, parking $3400

Houses for Rent:

Ave J Low E 5 bed mstr bth luxury Ave O/ Low E 3 bd, 2.5 bth, new kitchen, $3500 *5 bed, 3.5 bth, luxury home, $5600 Ave S/Low E 4 bed 2.5 bth Ave U/ Low E 3 bed, 1.5 bth $3900

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Shirley Hanan RE Houses for Sale

Ave I Midwood Manor *1 fam, elegant corner house, 60 x 100, dramatic C/H, 4 bed, huge master bath w/large bathroom

Ave I/J & K Midwood Manor

*1 fam, 40 x 100, 5 bed, 4.5 bath, new listing

*1 fam, 40 x 100, brick house, prv drv, new listing

Ave J/Low E Midwood Manor

Ave O/Low E

Exclusive listing, 1 fam, newly built, 40 x 100, state of the art kitchen, 4 bed, 405 bath + huge mstr suite, prv drv, true luxury Call Nancee

Luxury house. 1 fam 40 x 100, side hall 10 ft ceilings, large kitchen, den L/R D/R 5 bed, 4.5 bth driveway IN CONTRACT

Ave J/Low E Midwood Manor 1 fam 40 x 120, best block, survey showing prv drv on left. $2.8M exclusive

Ave R/Low E

*New listing, 1 fam, detached, 28 x 100, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, new kitchen, prv drv. Asking $2M

1 fam, 30 x 145, C/H, den, 4 bed, mstr bath, parking $3.2M

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*1 fam, 4 bed, master bath, den, luxury. Call for info.

Ave V/E 8th St

*1 fam, detached, C/A, radiant heat floors, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, bsmt w/bed + playroom, move-in condition. Call Nancee

AVE O/P Low E

* 1 fam, 5 bed, 3 bth, 2 half bths, true luxury, parking, $1.6M Call Nancee


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Ave T/Low E

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Lincensed Real Estate Brokers Residential-Commercial-Mortgages 1091 E. 22nd St., Brooklyn, NY 11210

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718-258-4965 • F: 718-377-5867

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HOUSES FOR SALE: East 8th St - 1 fam 40/120 S/H 7 beds, den, fin bsmt East 12th St - 1st offering 1 fam 34/100 det 5 bed, 4 baths, C/A/C fin bsmt East 18th St - 1 fam 50/100 S/H 6 beds fin bsmt East 23rd St - Great block 1 fam C/H 6 beds, den, fin bsmt East 24th St - Best block 1 fam 50/100 C/H 8 beds 9 baths, den, fin bsmt, “one of a kind” for lux buyer East 35th St - 1 fam semi det, 3 bed fin bsmt, MIC, Madison - 1 fam det, 3 beds, fin bsmt, starter house Madison - 1 fam 4-/100 magnificent 5 beds, 5 baths, swimming pool

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East 20s - 3 bed, 1 bath apartment great block

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Call Steve Ike broker

HOUSE FOR RENT 917.440.5231 REAL ESTATE (718)376-4994 Midwood! 1st Time on the Market!! Detached duplex, 4 bdrs, 2 baths, Large LR, DR, den, hardwood floors throughout, new boiler, private driveway and garage. Very quiet block. 58 x 100 Lot! Call for more info! Marine Park! Beautiful 3 bdr attached brick, new kitchen, new bath, formal DR, Large LR, den off LR, lots of closets, hardwood floors throughout, community drive, full finished bsmt. Just reduced! $570s Marine Park! Totally renovated, detached 33 x 100 Lot! Private driveway, central air, new kitchen, 3 new baths, full 3rd floor with 2 rooms, 4 bdrs, finished basement, rear deck, custom garage interior, Brazilian Cherry floors. Too many to mention. A MUST SEE!! $940s Madison! 3 bdr detached duplex, eat-in-kitchen, dining room, living room, full finished basement, yard. $560s

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Ave J - 40 x 100 $2.9M Ave K - 50 x 100 4 bdrm, master bath $1.8M Ave M - 40 x 100 lot $1.5M Ave N/Low East - 3 bdrm, MIC, prv drv, parking $750K Ave O/Low East - Large 2 fam, $1.6M Ave O/Teens - 3 bdrm, 22 x 100, MIC, $620K Ave R - 40 x 100, prime block Ave T - 60 x 150, luxury buyer

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Ave I Teens - 1 fam 40 x 100 $1.5M. Ave N/East 7th St - 2 fam, det 50 x 100 Ave O/East 10th St - 1 fam, det 7 bds, 40 x 100 $1.6M. Ave S/East 4th St - 1 fam, 40 x 100. For best offer Ave S East 14th St - 1 fam, 40 x 100 Ave V/East 2nd St - 4 fam, det 40 x 100, prv $2.6M. Ave W - 4 fam, det, brick $1.3M. Ave X Ocean Pkwy - 2 fam, 60 x 100 det LUXURY CONDO FOR SALE/RENT

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718-496-7699

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East 1st St/T & U - New exclusive, 1 fam 25 x 100, 3 bdr, 3 bath, private driveway, move in condition, priced right . East 1st St/T & U - Exclusive, Great block, 1 fam, 25 x 100, prv drv, build your dream home, available with approved plans. Quentin /Low East - Move in condition, 1 fam semi detach, brand new kitchen, finished basement, central A/C, also available with approved plans . East 4th St/8 & 9th Ave T - Great starter home, 1 fam detached, 3 bdr, 3 bath, finished bsmt, move in condition, wont last... Ave U/Low East - 2 fam brick, 25 x 100, large building size, 20 x 68, 3 bdr over 3 bdrm, full fin bsmt, driveway, excellent condition. Homecrest - 40 x 100, 3 fam, MIC, private driveway. Ave T/Low East - 1 fam 40 x 100, 5 bdr, 5 bath MIC private drv, for luxury buyer.

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Ave T / East 2nd St - 3 bedroom, semi detached, Prv drv. MIC, prime block! By Owner. Call 646-824-6666

Deal - Luxury home, w/all amenities over acre of land, 5 bdrms, maid’s rm w/bath, 3½ baths, new furn, close to casino & shuls. 732-245-8167

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Exp mom loves kids does babysitting hourly, evening or mom and dad on vacation will sleep in. Help with homework, pick up from school. Call 347-452-9765 or 718-339-3710 CAR FOR SALE 2007 Pontiac Gran Prix low mileage excellent running cond great value. Call 718-757-1777 TUTORING Tutor - Math at all levels from elementary thru grad school; also chemistry, physics. Over 20 yrs exp; expert teacher @ 347274-5216 ENTERTAINER RICO THE CLOWN, MAGICIAN AND COMICAL NERD! Magic, Balloon Sculpting, Comedy, Roasting & Educational Shows. Adults/Kids. Rico is a university professor of speech & communications. Call 718-434-9697/ 917-318-9092 SPACE FOR RENT BKLYN Room avail in a beauty salon & spa, on a busy location on 18th Ave. Call for more info 646-288-1573 STORE FOR RENT BKLYN Boro Park 4406-4408 16th Avenue - 1400 sq ft, Ideal for beauty hair salon, childrens shoes, store, check cashing, ATM bank, Pharmacy, Jewelry, childrens designer outlet. Call 917-806-2206 East 19th St / Gravesend Neck Rd - Up to 1000 sf for rent. Avail imm. Call 718-395-3140 STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT BKLYN Ocean Ave / Ave W - Storage space 4004000 sf. For more info call 917-385-9247 PARKING SPACE FOR RENT BKLYN

Elberon/Long Branch - Imperial house 787 Ocean Ave. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, ocean view, pool/ beach and parking. Call Elaine 908-309-9111 CONDO FOR SALE BKLYN 1811 Ocean Parkway - Best location 1 bdrm, 2nd flr front, all new kitchens, prime location avail now. A-Must-See Price reduced. Also 3 bdrm avail. Must see. Call broker Sandy 917-842-9284 SUMMER RENTAL NJ Elberon/Lakefront - Immaculate, upscale 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom home between Park Ave Shul and Kollel. For full details and photos, visit goo.g1/E7h9NU or call 732-272-6383 Elberon - 3 bdrms, 1½ bths, C/A, front porch, back deck, sleep 7. Walk to many shuls, 2 car parking. Call 732-571-9478 West Long Branch - 4 bdrms, 2½ bths, swimming pool, very lrg backyard, across the street from Eatontown shul. Call 908 433-4373 Deal Area -1 master bdrm/w bth + 4 lrg bdrms, 2 full baths, EIK, central A/C, all working appliances, lrg backyard, back porch, near Roseled Ave & Ilan Shul. Call 732-822-5161 Long Branch / Lincoln Ct - Clean 5 bedrooms, 2 ½ bths, C/A, LR, DR, X lrg driveway, brand new kit, bath, lrg den, backyard w/deck, near Park Ave Shul, near trains. Text or call 917-400-9199 Oakhurst - 224 Elberon Blvd 5 bdrm ranch, 2½ bths, new kit, fenced in lrg backyard. Also 401 Lawrence Ave- Corner house 6 bdrm, 3 full bths, new kit, inclosed den. 917-865-7777 Deal Park across from JCC- Beautiful lrg ranch on lrg property, 4 bdrm + maid rm, 3½ bths, clean & neat back porch & top cond. Call 917-685-0048 West Deal - Beautifully clean 4 bdrm ranch, 2 zones, central heat, C/A, and 2½ bths. New BBQ, 2 car grge, corner house, marble flrs, newly painted inside and out, next to West Deal Shul. Call 718-757-1777

Deal Proper - 3 bdrms, 2 bths ranch house on Brighton Ave, C/A/C, new kit, nice yard, fin maid’s rm, in bsmt. $19K Call or text 917-330-7064 Deal Park - Prime location. Ranch on oversized lot. Dead end street, heated inground pool. Big backyard, swing set, 4 lrg bdrms, 2½ bths, EIK, with D/W, double oven, W/D, C/A/C, huge fam rm, porch, etc. 917-842-9284 West End / Cedar & Ocean Ave - ½ block from beach, across from shul. Fabulous, modern 2 BR apt w/1 bth, kit, LR, DR, avail. Fully furnished, C/A/C, W/D, backyard, front porch, balcony, driveway parking. Seen by appt only. Call owner 732-222-3682 HOUSE FOR RENT/SALE NJ West Deal - Great location off shadow lawn near shul. 5 bdrm, DR, LR, den all parquet floors. New kit tiles, laundry rm w/appliances, 2½ bth back space to fit pool & basket ball ct. Good price. Principals only. Avail Sept 1. Call 917-224-6814 HOUSE FOR SALE NJ Elberon -Clean 4 bdrm, 3½ bths, maid’s rm w/bth,fin bsmt, front & back yard, 2 A/C, fireplace, 2 car grge, close to trains & shuls. 917-842-9955 VILLA FOR RENT FL Vacation Villa For Rent - 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, sunny private pool, 15 mins from Disney, in a golf community $100 nightly. Call 347-413-1342 CONDO FOR SALE/RENT FL Aventura Turnberry Tower- Sale or Rent - Beautiful kosher apt, fully furn, 3 bdrms, 2 bths, lrg walk-in closet, corner unit, 20th flr, and wrap-around terrace with beautiful views, near shul & mall. Monthly or yearly. Call Felix 718-986-0595 WINTER RENTAL FL Turnberry North Tower - 2 bdrm apt completely renovated including ocean view. All holidays. Call 917-584-4160

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zAsi’s Grill and Sushi Bar 4020 Royal Palm Ave Miami, FL 33140, 305-604-0555

New Time Moroccan & Spanish Take Out 2126 NE 123rd Street 305-891-6336, Meat, ORB

Bagel Time 3915 Alton Road 305-538-0300 Dairy, OK

Ritz Restaurant 1678 NE Miami Gardens Dr 305-354-9303 Dairy, KM

Bunnie Cakes 274 NE 59th Street Miami, FL 33137, 305-268-9790 China Beach 3919 Alton Road Miami Beach, FL 33139, 305-534-3034 Clarabelle’s Cupcake & Other Creation 9822 SW 77th Ave Miami, FL 33156, 305-270-5600 Jonas Pizza 2530 NE Miami Gardens Drive 305-918-8998 Dairy, KM Mister Chopstik 4020 Royal Palm Ave 305-604-0555 Meat, KM 218 t MAY 2014 t IMAGE

Prime Sushi 726 Arthur Godfrey Road 305-534-0551 Meat, KM

Original Pita Hut 530 41 Street 305-531-6090 Meat, ORB Pita Hut 530 W 41st St 305-531-6090 Meat, ORB Pita Loca of South Beach 601 Collins Ave. 305-673-3388 Meat, KM

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Thai Treat and Sushi 2176 NE 123rd Street 305-892-1118 Meat, KM The Famous Pita Burger Bar 18798 W. Dixie Highway 305-682-9692 Meat, KM

ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Lower East Side Restaurant 8548 Palm Parkway 407-465-0565 Meat Rabbi Menish Spitz

SUNNY ISLES, FLORIDA

Lul Grill Café 18288 Collins Avenue 407-933-0199, Meat, OK Mozart Cafe 11810 Collins Avenue 305-974-0103, Dairy, Ok Mozart Grill Bistro Express 18120 Collins Avenue 305-974-0098, Meat, OK

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Singles EVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 1

MONDAY, MAY 12

Music Place followed by Jewish Datelines from 10 to 11:30 on AM 1300, listen via the Internet at www.wrcr.com or via telephone conference call at (646) 519-5860 pin:8574#

Sophisticated Singles Ages 35 - 55, JCC, Oceanside, 7:30 pm, (516) 766-4241 x 133

MONDAY, MAY 5 Sophisticated Singles Ages 35 - 55, JCC, Oceanside, 7:30 pm, (516) 766-4241 x 133 Discussion for Ages 40+. Mid-Island Y, 7:45 pm, (516) 822-3535 x338 TUESDAY, MAY 6 Ballroom Dancing, Ages 30+, Temple Emanuel, 3315 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, 7 pm, (718) 891-4209 email [email protected] Social Gathering, Ages 40+, Mid-Island Y, Plainview, 7:45 pm, (516) 822-3535 x 338 50s and 60s cocktail party, open bar and music. When you arrive you get a sticker with a number on it. If you like someone write his/her number down and if he/she writes your number too, you’ll be set up on a date. JCC of Manhattan, (646) 505-5708, jccmanhattan.org. Check kashrut.

Discussion for Ages 40+. Mid-Island Y, 7:45 pm, (516) 822-3535 x338 TUESDAY, MAY 13 Ballroom Dancing, Ages 30+, Temple Emanuel, 3315 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, 7 pm, (718) 891-4209 email [email protected] Social Gathering, Ages 40+, Mid-Island Y, Plainview, 7:45 pm, (516) 822-3535 x 338\ WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 Social Ages 55+, JCC, Oceanside, 7:30 pm (516) 766-4241 x 133 Wednesday Nite Rap, Ages 40+, Samuel Field YMHA, 7:30 pm, (718) 225-6750 x 243 Game Night in Brooklyn and Queens, call Gavriel (917) 517-7486, [email protected] Connections, support group for 50+ widows and widowers and Single’s Chat and Chew for singles at 8:15, Suffolk JCC, (631) 4629800, suffolkjcc.org

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THURSDAY, MAY 15

Social Ages 55+, JCC, Oceanside, 7:30 pm (516) 766-4241 x 133

Music Place followed by Jewish Datelines from 10 to 11:30 on AM 1300, listen via the Internet at www.wrcr.com or via telephone conference call at (646) 519-5860 pin:8574#

Wednesday Nite Rap, Ages 40+, Samuel Field YMHA, 7:30 pm, (718) 225-6750 x 243 Game Night in Brooklyn and Queens, call Gavriel (917) 517-7486, [email protected] Connections, support group for 50+ widows and widowers and Single’s Chat and Chew for singles at 8:15 at Suffolk JCC, (631) 462-9800, suffolkjcc.org Power of Attraction: Find out what men look for in a woman and vice versa, 7 pm, 92 St. Y, 92y.org (212) 415-5500 call for more information THURSDAY, MAY 8 Music Place followed by Jewish Datelines from 10 to 11:30 on AM 1300, listen via the Internet at www.wrcr.com or via telephone conference call at (646) 519-5860 pin:8574#

MONDAY, MAY 19 Sophisticated Singles Ages 35 - 55, JCC, Oceanside, 7:30 pm, (516) 766-4241 x 133 Discussion for Ages 40+. Mid-Island Y, 7:45 pm, (516) 822-3535 x338 TUESDAY, MAY 20 Ballroom Dancing, Ages 30+, Temple Emanuel, 3315 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, 7 pm, (718) 891-4209 email [email protected] Social Gathering, Ages 40+, Mid-Island Y, Plainview, 7:45 pm, (516) 822-3535 x 338\ WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Social Ages 55+, JCC, Oceanside, 7:30 pm (516) 766-4241 x 133

Wednesday Nite Rap, Ages 40+, Samuel Field YMHA, 7:30 pm, (718) 225-6750 x 243 Game Night in Brooklyn and Queens, call Gavriel (917) 517-7486, [email protected] Connections, support group for 50+ widows and widowers and Single’s Chat and Chew for singles at 8:15, Suffolk JCC, (631) 4629800, suffolkjcc.org Jewish and Single in NY? Ages 50s and 60s. 7:30 pm, JCC Manhattan, www.jccmanhattan.org. THURSDAY, MAY 22 Music Place followed by Jewish Datelines from 10 to 11:30 on AM 1300, listen via the Internet at www.wrcr.com or via telephone conference call at (646) 519-5860 pin:8574# MONDAY, MAY 26 Sophisticated Singles Ages 35 - 55, JCC, Oceanside, 7:30 pm, (516) 766-4241 x 133 Discussion for Ages 40+. Mid-Island Y, 7:45 pm, (516) 822-3535 x338 TUESDAY, MAY 27 Ballroom Dancing, Ages 30+, Temple Emanuel, 3315 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, 7 pm, (718) 891-4209 email [email protected] Social Gathering, Ages 40+, Mid-Island Y, Plainview, 7:45 pm, (516) 822-3535 x 338 WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 Social Ages 55+, JCC, Oceanside, 7:30 pm (516) 766-4241 x 133 Wednesday Nite Rap, Ages 40+, Samuel Field YMHA, 7:30 pm, (718) 225-6750 x 243 Game Night in Brooklyn and Queens, call Gavriel (917) 517-7486, [email protected] Connections, support group for 50+ widows and widowers and Single’s Chat and Chew for singles at 8:15, Suffolk JCC, (631) 4629800, suffolkjcc.org THURSDAY, MAY 29 Music Place followed by Jewish Datelines from 10 to 11:30 on AM 1300, listen via the Internet at www.wrcr.com or via telephone conference call at (646) 519-5860 in:8574#

IMAGE understands the difficulty today’s singles face in finding their match. For this reason, IMAGE is providing a listing of singles events and personal ads to aid singles in finding their perfect mate for marriage. IMAGE does not support or endorse any event. For further information on the kashrut or the degree of religious observance for a particular event, we urge our readers to please call the phone number associated with the event. To list an event for Jewish Singles please email [email protected].

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ACCOUNTANT Mitch Holsborg ........................... 161 Weiser Mazars ............................. 39 AESTHETICS Khrom Dermatology...................... 51 ALARMS Medical Guardian ...................... 111 ATTORNEY Law Office of Jack Erdos ............. 173 Law Office Yedid & Zeitoune ...... 109 Maurice Kassimir & Associates ...... 77 Stephen Krawitz ......................... 119 AUTO DEALER CircleBMW.com ........................... 11 AUTO LEASING/SALES Leasing Direct ............................... 33 Ray Catena Motors ................... 2,3,5 AUTO REPAIR Nacmias & Sons Sunoco Service ......177 BEAUTY CARE Laura’s Skin Care ....................... 175 CAMP Flatbush Park Day Camp............. 153 CAR RENTAL ABC Car Rental .......................... 175 CAR WASH & DETAILING Crystal Clear Hand Car Wash..... 103 CARPET & FLOORING Empire Today ............................. 115 More Than Carpet ...................... 213 CATERING Susan Sorscher Catering ............. 161 Zami Catering .............................. 53 CATERING & BAR B Q Elliot Chrem Gourmet Chef .......... 123 CATERING HALL Hayat ........................................... 35 CELLULAR PHONES Paging Zone ............................ 20,21 Wireless Direct Corp ..................... 61 CEMETERY Eretz Hachaim Cemetery ............. 185 CLOSETS The Closet Maven ....................... 121 CLOTHING CHILDREN L.O.L. Kids.................................... 77 CLOTHING MENS & BOYS Sunny The Tailor/New Bolwin ....... 79 CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTORS Tommy Construction Specialist ..... 109 Joseph and Sons Builders ............ 213 Basement Systems ....................... 125

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Oasis ......................................... 210 COUNSELING Dr. Ari Korenblit ......................... 151 CPR LESSONS Teach Me CPR ............................ 137 CREDIT REPAIR Global World Enterprise ............... 18 DEBT MANAGEMENT Norman Balassiano Angels of Debt 43 DECORATIVE HARDWARE Focal Point Hardware ................... IBC DENTIST Dr. Abraham Esses ..................... 157 Dr. Joseph Lichter ....................... 149 Dr. Richard A. Gindi................... 147 Dr. Sammy M. Saadia .................. 37 Luxury Dentistry ............................ 59 Dr. Maurice Benjamin ................. 143 DINETTE Dinetc .......................................... 99 DISC JOCKEY DJ Yaniv..................................... 212 Isaac Chalou Entertainment ........... 47 Samba Leonardo .......................... 73 DJ Stan ...................................... 212 DOC-CARDIOVASCULAR Dr. Jason Esses ........................... 149 DOC-OPHTHALMOLOGY Reich Medical & SurgicalEye Care143 DOC-ORTHODONTICS Smilealign Orthodontist PLLC ......... 93 DOC-PRIMARY CARE Dr Aline Benjamin ...................... 143 DUCT CLEANING No Mold 4 Me ........................... 103 ENERGY OFFICIENCY Bens Fix ...................................... 215 EXERCISE Body by Mike .............................. 145 EXTERMINATOR A&V Prime Exterminating ............. 121 Performance Unlimited Pest Control..117 FACTORS Middlegate Factors ....................... 27 FINANCE Credit Card Offer ........................... 6 FISHING BOATS Therapy IV Captain Stan ............. 191 FLOOD No Flood 4 Me .......................... 103 FLORIST Flowers By Marzan ...................... 77 Proflowers .................................. 105

FURNITURE AF Exchange ............................... 19 Paramount Classic Furniture .......... 57 FURNITURE INDOOR & OUTDOOR Custom Outdoor Furniture ............. 99 GLASS & MIRROR J&A Glass Creations ................... 127 GYMNASTICS Nova ......................................... 177 HANDYMAN Eddy Gindi the Handyman .......... 213 HATS Hedy’s Hat Rack ......................... 212 HEALTH Helping Hand Recovery Coach .... 214 Stop Smoking ............................. 214 HOME HEALTH CARE HCS Home Care ............................. 7 HOME SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Steven’s Quality Home Service .... 213 ICE CREAM Carvel Store 739 ........................ 123 IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION Privacy Patrol ............................... 83 INSURANCE Bandelli Agency ......................... 127 David H Cohen/Allstate ....... 129,165 Eli Cohen Agency ....................... 181 Eric Derzie & Associates ............... 55 INSURANCE ADJUSTER Equitable Adjusters LLC ............ 28,29 1800 Adjusters ........................... 105 INTERIOR DECORATOR Bay Decorators Inc........................ 91 INVITATIONS Candice Bailey’s Baby Stationary.....212 Invitations by Esta ....................... 212 ISRAEL TRANSPORTATION Gabi Limo Service ...................... 117 JEWELRY Debbie’s Diamonds Inc ................. 69 Bangles By Kelly Shrem ............... 179 JEWELRY & WATCHES William Barthman......................... BC Simpson Jewelers.......................... 15 KIPPAHS Sam Freedman ........................... 212 KITCHEN Timberlux ....................................... 9 KOSHER Go Kosher/Rabbi Lebovic ........... 214 LASER HAIR REMOVAL June Steinberg ............................ 157

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Silky Laser .................................... 16 Aesthetic Allure........................ 12,13 LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES 877-Abe-Bulb............................. 119 LIGHT SWITCHES Pricemylight.com........................... 99 LINENS Feathers and Lace ....................... 107 Texture Linens ............................. 119 LINGERIE Lingerie by Jamie Cheney ........... 187 MAKE-UP ARTIST Sylvia Hamowy/Reflections ......... 159 Joy Azar .................................... 212 Nory Makeup Studio .................. 101 MARTIAL ARTS PA KUA ..................................... 183 MASSAGE THERAPIST Massage Therapy by Arky Nevler 214 Mona Flaks ................................ 214 MATTRESSES Mattresses for Less ...................... 117 MEDICAL David P. Rapaport MD .................. 25 MEDICAL SUPPLIES ION My Sleep ............................ 141 MOLD REMOVAL No Mold 4 Me ........................... 103 MOLD TESTING East Coast Mold Inspector ........... 109 MORTGAGE Investors Home Mortgage............ 101 Abraham Kowler ........................ 203 Citibank ....................................... 14 MOVING Moshe Moving ........................... 214 Yaron Hafif/Arik Jerusalem......... 213 MOVING AND STORAGE Reputable Movers ....................... 213 MUSIC Malka Entertainment ........................ 69 NURSING HOME Sephardic Home .............................. 63 NUTRITION Laura Sasson Shammah .............. 151

OPTICAL & OPTOMETRY Dr Ezra Cohen ........................... 214 ORGANIZATIONS Aleh Foundation ........................... 67 Beit Shaul U’ Miriam ..................... 49 Hatzolah of Flatbush ....................... 1 Hillel Yeshiva ................................ 71 Kollel Chatzos ............................ 167 Kupat Hair ................................... 23 SAFE..................................... 71,214 Ahi Ezer Day Camp...................... 87 Chavraet Pinto ............................ 125 Heritage for the Blind .................. 125 Tehillim Kollel ............................. 175 PAIN MANAGEMENT Dr. Issac Kreizman/Dr. Suede ..... 147 PAIN MEDICINE Unique Pain Medicine ................. 151 PASSPORT SERVICES EZ Passport ................................ 179 PHARMACY Doc’s Pharmacy.......................... 131 Canadian International Pharmacy 139 PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO David Edri Photo & Video ............. 31 Mark Greenberg Photography..... 179 Morris Gindi Photography........... 187 Ronnie Habbaz .......................... 212 PLUMBING & HEATING HOD Piping & Heating................ 213 PODIATRIST Dr. Thomas R Rich ...................... 214 PRE-SCHOOL Yeshiva Sharei Hayosher .............. 89 RESTAURANTS Glatt A La Carte ........................... 85 China Glatt .................................. 93 Chagall Bistro ............................... 73 Lorellis Pizza & Pasta .................... 69 GetKosher.com .......................... 216 656 Ocean Restaurant ................ 217 Orchidea ................................... 173 Sophies Bistro ............................. 216 Boardwalk Cafe & Pizzeria ........... 75 RADIO SHOW Jewish Points Of View ................. 214

SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY O.C.S. ......................................... 65 SHIPPING Zim Shipping ................................ 73 SPECIAL EDUCATION Randy Matsas MSED .................. 145 Reach For The Stars Ctr................. 17 SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Anita Dayan............................... 143 Barbara Levine Offenbacher ....... 149 SUPERMARKET M&A Kosher Meat ........................ 75 TABLE CLOTHS Tablecloths by Gitta Steinmetz ..... 123 TABLE PADS Table Pads by Ushi Steinmetz ...... 121 TILES & MARBLE Euro House Tile & Marble ............. 97 TITLE AGENCY Madison Title Company .................. 4 T.V. SERVICE Dish Network ............................. 135 Direct T.V. .................................. 155 TRANSPORTATION Koby’s Transportours .................. 214 Steven’s Bus and Limo Service ..... 161 TRAVEL Amigo........................................ 105 High Class.................................. 171 Cash for Miles ............................ 187 Luxury Travel Planners................. 105 Do All Travel .............................. 161 UNIFORMS Sara Sultan Uniforms .................. 212 URGENT CARE CENTER ER Dox Urgent Care ..................... 45 WALLPAPER Elegant Walls ............................... 99 WATCHES Alan Setton ................................ 212 WEIGHT CONTROL Weight No More Diet Center ...... 145 WINDOW TREATMENTS Rafael Decorators ......................... 97 Window Treats ........................... 103 YESHIVAHS Yeshiva of Flatbush ..................... 133

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