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tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 5 FROM THEFrontlines DESK OF THE BUKHARIAN CHIEF RABBI BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK Joseph PerfectingM. Frager The Soul By Adam Suionov We are taught thatTime this is totally For dependent A Kurdish Olam Haba with State a ‘complete Soul’ which is on every person’s actions, with both quanti- ready to enter its portion? Our Sages provide he President has created one of the that, I would like to respectfully interject President does not get enough credit for this. a lot more than the PLO. Finally, carving out he Torah contains a total of 613 Mitz- ty and quality taken in consideration. Even two answers. greatest legacies of friendship and some of my thoughts. Despite James Mattis’ criticism, the President a Kurdish state would be a crowning achieve- vot, which are divided as 248 posi- with this being so, there is another impor- The first way in which every soul is giv- brotherhood with Israel of anyone For starters, it is very dif cult to make peace has more importantly re-established America’s ment that is good for America, good for Israel, Ttive commandments, and 365 prohibi- tant detail about the qualifications for Olam en the opportunity to perfect itself is by the Twho has sat in the White House. His move of between Israel and the Palestinians when war credibility as a dependable force for good in and good for the rest of the Middle East. tions. It is a basic principle of our Torah that Haba. The Ari Z”L teaches that the soul of a force of its will. If a person truly wishes to the United States Embassy to its rightful eter- This is actually more realistic now that Hashem repays mankind for his good and person has has a total of 613 ‘spiritual limbs’ do a particular mitzvah but is held back by nal home in Jerusalem after so many others ISIS has been defeated. Although, at  rst evil. Even so, the Torah did not reveal the re- or conceptual parts. The mitzvot we perform extenuating circumstances, Hashem counts failed, and his tearing up of the Iran Nuclear blush, pulling out American troops from Syr- ward for the performance of Mitzvot. This is inUnder this world President with our physical Obama, bodies these (which verythe samegood thought countries as if it were were actually at their a good Deal despite his soon-to-be-leaving Secretary ia would seem to diminish the likelihood of because every Mitzvah has an integral role in are also made up of 613 limbs) affect our spir- deed. For example, consider the law regard- of Defense James Mattis’ objection to doing worst behavior. Under President Trump, they are at their best a Kurdish state, that might not be the case. the wellbeing of each and every human soul. itual make-up. Therefore, a person lacking ing a person in the middle of the Shemoneh so, puts him in the Foreign Policy Hall of Although Erdogan of Turkey has been a bad If we were to know the different rewards for the performance of a mitzvah in this physbehavior- Esreh prayer (where it is forbidden to inter- Fame. actor in the Middle East for a long time, the specific performances, we would most likely ical world can face a mirroring spiritual de- rupt). The law is that if he hears the Shliach Bukharian Chief Rabbi Rav Yitzchak Yisraeli He now wants to make peace between President actually has gotten him to behave. neglect some of the mitzvot out of interest in ficiency. When such a soul then reaches the Tzibbur begin the repetition of Kedusha, he Israel and the Palestinians. It is a noble and is raging in other areas of the Middle East. the most dangerous neighborhood in the This is precisely why the President felt he pursuing others. The Medrash gives an anal- Ultimate Future, there will be a correspond- must pause his prayer and mentally focus the operative laws of any commandment, worthy goal. If anyone can pull it off, it will Getting rid of ISIS is a major accomplishment world. He also does not get enough credit for could give our troops in Syria a “break” before ogy for this: ing blockage between itself and its portion. on the quorums’ response. He cannot an- Hashem considers it as if the commandment be President Donald J. Trump. Having said and a ful llment of a campaign promise. The having done so. He has realistically re-aligned the holiday season. A king once tasked his gardener with With the above in mind, one may won- swer along with the quorum because he is is actually being performed. For example, if a some very tough and outright rogue countries Of course, Erdogan can revert to his old planting a beautiful garden. The king in- der why there are so many virtually unat- still standing in prayer before Hashem. But man studies the laws and method of redeem- into a more controllable situation. ways and defy the President. I do not think structed his workman to include every kind tainable mitzvot which are limited to specif- Hashem counts his desire and will, which is ing a first-born son, his soul actually perfects Under President Obama, these very same Erdogan will risk doing that. I also think that of spice tree, herb, flower, and fruit tree to fill ic people or specific settings. For example, evidenced by his intent, as though it were an the ‘limb’ which corresponds to that mitz- countries were at their worst behavior. Un- if the President tells Erdogan that he wants the garden with the greatest variety available. one of the Torah’s 613 commandments is that actual good deed. Similarly, when a person is vah. The Sages thus teach us, Talmud Torah der President Trump, they are at their best to create a Kurdish state, Erdogan will give The king wanted to ensure a beautiful garden every first-born male be redeemed by his fa- faced with a mitzvah opportunity and is held K’neged Kulah – the study of Torah is equiva- behavior. This is why peace actually can be in, just as he promised the President that he brimming with variety, even though he rec- ther. But what if a man has a first-born girl? back by a circumstance out of his control, lent to its performance. achieved. would not attack the Kurds after the Ameri- ognized that some trees would be more valu- How can he ever acquire the mitzvah to re- Hashem peers into the heart and will, and re- Both of these methods are combinable However, rather than focusing on peace can troop withdrawal. able than others. So even though he prepared deem a first-born son? Similarly, the Torah wards a desire to do good as though the good as well, and therefore affect the quality of between Mahmoud Abbas and Israel, the Pres- It will be a lot harder dealing with Syria a different payment for every item planted, commands a man to arrange a fence on the was actually performed. The soul can in this improvement in the corresponding spiritu- ident should focus on establishing a Kurdish and Iran. The pieces are slowly coming to- the king did not disclose the payment for roof of his house. But what if a man always way be infused with perfection in each of its al limbs. The quality and performance of all state, getting Iran out of Syria, getting Hezbol- gether. I fully expect the Secretary of State, each variety. The gardener might otherwise rents, or has a house with a gable (slanted) 613 limbs. the mitzvot are therefore attainable for all lah out of Lebanon, and getting Hamas out of the new Secretary of Defense, and the Nation- be tempted to focus primarily on the expen- roof? How can he ever perform this mitzvah The second way in which every soul is people, regardless of circumstance, setting Gaza. The focus should not be on creating a al Security Advisor to be very busy in 2019. sive set of trees and thus diminish the beauty which is clearly one of 613? There are even given the opportunity to perfect itself is ex- or ability. Hashem in this way ensures that PLO state but on establishing, once and for Overall, I am optimistic that a Kurdish state of the desired garden. some mitzvot that are simply not possible plicitly discussed in the Talmud (Menahot every soul has the opportunity to perfect its all, a Kurdish state. The Kurds deserve a state will be part of their workload. The Torah teaches us that all of Israel has during the current generation, such as all of 110): “When a person studies the laws of Olah complete self and acquire the portion set a portion in Olam Haba (a Future World). The those which have to do with service in the offerings, it is as if he brings the offering…”. aside for it in Olam Haba. May we all merit to Joseph M. Frager is a physician and lifelong activist. 6 question is: what portion does everyone get? Beth Hamikdash. So how can anyone reach This demonstrates that when a person learns the eternal life of Olam Haba, Amen v’ Amen.

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Classes could not be longer than game. twenty minutes because it could cause students They were slated to play against the Inner to become jittery which could impinge on their City Cavaliers. The game was a disaster. Before ability to focus. Students were dropped off by the game even started three of the Pampers ran their live-in housekeepers whenever they would off crying because the Cavaliers players gave wake up. In addition, every month the student them dirty looks. council met with the school administration to The Bombers starting five were tough and inform them of the results of the student vote well-seasoned players, while the Pampers start- they walked off the court in utter disgust. The Bais Hamikdash. as to how each teacher was performing. A 70% ing 5 were all sons of the members of the elite Pampers won by forfeiture! When surrounded on all sides one becomes student disapproval rating was sufficient vote to school board. 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For the same reason all players was having a hard enough time before the play- they were incapable of fending for themselves had to be given equal playing time and the same er's parents stormed onto the court and began and were too incompetent to deal with the chal- Rabbi Dani Staum LMSW is the Rabbi of Kehillat New Hemp- amount of passes throughout the game. threatening the referees that if the Pampers lenges of life without their parents intervention. stead, as well as a rebbe and Guidance Counselor at Heichal The school's absolute no-bullying policy was didn't start winning they would sue the league. The fast of Asarah B'Teves, which we ob- HaTorah in Teaneck, NJ, Principal at Mesivta Ohr Naftoli of New strictly enforced on the court too. So when Bil- The referees could hardly stifle their laughter. served a few wees ago, commemorates the trage- Windsor, and a Division Head at Camp Dora Golding. 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“And I Will harden his heart and Will make nu- merous wonders in Egypt” (Shemot 7:3)

an’s free choice is a central theme in this week’s Parsha. G-d M informs Moshe before he even sends him to Pharaoh that his words will not be accepted. Indeed, Pharaoh had no wish to lose millions of profitable slaves because of a dubious message from a G-d tions, society deprives many people of the he did not know or fear. In this way the right to choose freely and expects them to divine plan came to fruition –”that My intuitively act in a way which will serve wonders may be multiplied in the land to their advantage. Good businessmen of Egypt”- but it is hard to see why Phar- are trained to be tough, uncompromising aoh is punished and plagued simply be- salesmen who show no sentiment to cus- cause of his predicted and anticipated re- tomers. sponse. Clearly Pharaoh was concerned Albert Carr, one of the leading thinkers about his subject’s reaction to a mass am- on ethics, has postulated that there are nesty of slaves and the ensuing econom- two different kinds of ethics: one that ic repercussions. This would cause a huge governs people›s personal life and another loss of face and might even cost him his that serves their business relationships. A throne. Even the initial signs Moshe per- man under pressure to conform to certain formed failed to impress Pharaoh, as his rules, and who stands to lose promotion own advisors could easily duplicate them. and prestige from violating those rules, Why then is Pharaoh deemed respon- will consistently choose to maintain them sible and punished for his actions? Why even when he considers them immoral. would he be held accountable if his choic- Carr justifies the occasional white lie used es were not predicated on free will and to advance career prospects and similar were basically the only possible alterna- faults and in his opinion such behavior tives for him? is part and parcel of business. As Harry The Rambam writes that Pharaoh’s loss Truman pithily commented: «If you can›t of free will was in fact a result of his pre- stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen». vious actions. Pharaoh had so corrupted Can Jewish tradition accept such a his nature with the ruthless enslavement viewpoint? Are there situations where a of the Jewish nation that he no longer de- person is forced to compromise his values served the right to choose freely. His char- and adopt more lenient morals? Would he acter was so severely depraved and tainted be held accountable when he adopts these by his actions that it was only fair and just morals? It is possible that Judaism allows to deprive him of the opportunity to im- “white” lies for some purposes, and thus 10 prove his ways. Despite this assessment, it might not be forbidden to exaggerate Pharaoh still had free choice initially, until one’s qualifications on a resume, as long the end of the first five plagues. Chazal -ex as there is no intentional suppression of plain that “When G-d saw that he did not crucial facts. However, the moral impli- repent from the first five plagues, He said: cations of this approach can start a “slip- from now on, even if he will want to re- pery slope” which can ultimately lead to pent, I will harden his heart in order to do evil conduct. Pharaoh also had legitimate justice with him”. (Shemot Rabba 11). concerns when he first began to enslave 212-692-9023 The question of free choice has also the Jewish nation-he hoped to protect his drawn the attention of business ethicists. nation from foreign control, but when he Some have questioned whether man re- resorted to torturing and persecuting the ally has the choice to be an honest busi- Jews, he lost the moral ability to distin- nessman, when this can mean loss of guish between right and wrong. Pharaoh livelihood and career opportunities. For lost his free choice by his actions, and in example, when a person comes to an in- the same way an ambitious businessman terview and is told to describe his inter- can lose his sensitivity and his little decep- ests, he may not be expected to candidly tions will lead him to accept sinful and un- describe pursuits which would not con- ethical behavior. form to company interests. He might pass We can learn from this Parsha that free himself off as intellectual, even though choice is a true gift from G-d which can- he tends to read only the sports sections not be abused, since as Chazal teach us of newspapers. Or he might be tempted “The way which a person wants to choose to touch up his hair and register a young- is the way he will be led to.”, and one may er age on his CV in order to have a better ultimately lose one’s ability to see the true chance of landing the job. In these situa- and just approach to life.

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ness of Kiruv — Kiruv Rachokim and Kiruv Karovim. Kiruv: The Message And The Medium And so we must understand how to be effective in this role. By Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier This seems to be the answer to the question on cause he wasn’t of perfect speech, Moshe assumed this Rashi. Whether Moshe was telling the truth or not was would greatly influence his chances of acceptance. He Before they accept my message, And Moshe spoke to only part of the question. The crux of the issue was, understood human nature. We accept that which we HASHEM saying, “The children “Do we want to believe him?” To the Jewish people, he like, and we believe what we want to believe. they must accept me of Israel haven’t accepted me, was bringing news of redemption. As such, they want- Being an effective educator isn’t based on being how will Pharaoh listen, when I ed to believe him. On the other hand, Pharaoh had a We are all teachers right, it’s based on my message being accepted. Howev- am of blocked lips?” Shemos 6:12 strong interest in not accepting Moshe’s words, so he er, before they accept my message, they have to accept HASHEM said to Moshe, was unlikely to believe him. The reality is that we are all teachers of the me. And before they accept me, they have to like me. “Go to Pharaoh and tell him to let But Moshe understood that there was another el- Torah way. Whether we teach by standing up in a When we don the robe of educators, whether to my people go.” Moshe respond- ement that would influence whether his words would classroom, modeling proper behavior to our chil- our children or to our peers, we need to focus on both ed, “The Jewish People haven’t accepted my word. How be received as truth — what kind of impression did dren, or inviting not-yet-religious neighbors for a the truth of our message as well as the method we use will Pharaoh listen?” Rashi explains that this is one of he make? Was he handsome? Did he cut a good fig- Shabbos meal, there is an obligation upon every Jew to present it. It must be pleasing and readily acceptable the ten kal vachomers written in the Torah. The Siftei ure? Would people want to accept him as a person? Be- to influence his fellow Jew. We are all in the busi- to others, otherwise it just won’t be heard. Chachamim clarifies: “The message that I am carrying is for good of the Jewish people, yet they have not accepted it. Surely then Pharaoh, to whom this message is det- rimental, will reject it.” However, Moshe added one more phrase, “When I am of blocked lips.” The actual statement that he said to HASHEM was, “The Jewish People haven’t accepted my word. How will Pharaoh listen when I am of blocked lips?” The Siftei Chachamim explains that this was the pivotal point of the kal vachomer. As an infant, Moshe burnt his tongue, and from that point on, he had dif- ficulty with speech. Now many years later, Moshe assumed that the reason his words weren’t accepted was because of his speech impediment. Effectively he was saying, “I am bringing good news to the Jews, yet they don’t believe me because of my lack of clear speech. Sure- ly Pharaoh, who is biased against my message, will not accept it either because of my unclear speech.” This Rashi is difficult to understand. Moshe wasn’t a salesman selling a product. He wasn’t claiming that his charisma and leadership would cause an upris- ing. According to Moshe’s claim, the All Powerful Mas- ter of the Universe sent him on a mission. There was only one question: was he telling the truth? If he was a representative of G-d, then both the Jewish Nation and Pharaoh had better listen. If he wasn’t, then who cares what he said? The words and the style of his de- livery weren’t relevant. Either he was sent by HASHEM or he wasn’t. What difference does it make how clearly he spoke? The wonder of free will The answer to these questions is based on understanding one of the wonders of Creation: free will. To allow man to shape himself into what he will be for eter- nity, HASHEM put him in a position where he can freely choose his path — where he can just as easily choose 11 the “bad” as the “good.” If he chooses “good,” he is cred- ited with shaping himself into that form of perfection that he reaches. If he chooses the “bad,” he is held accountable, and he will forever suffer the consequences. Here lies one of the great dilemmas of Creation. How do you take man, more brilliant than the highest form of angels, and give him free will to choose “bad?” A moloch has no temptation to sin. He recognizes that every sin damages him, and every mitzvah helps him. If man is wiser than the greatest of celestial beings, how does he have free will to damage himself? He would never do it! To allow man to actually have free will in a practical sense, HASHEM created man with many tempta- tions and desires that pull him in different directions. Further, to actually allow the ability to choose either side, HASHEM created in man a powerful, active imagination that allows him to create his own view of the world — his own reality. Of everything in Creation, man alone has true free will because he alone was created with competing natures. He alone possesses the power of imagination, which allows him to shape his worldview as he so desires. He can believe what he wants to believe. tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 11 ISRAEL BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK Bibi In Brazil: Israel’s Populist Allies By Sergey Kadinsky either unwilling to restrain anti-Semites within their borders, or are prevented from doing ith the next Israeli Knesset elec- so on the grounds of free speech, one could tions scheduled for Tuesday, April look to Russia for the opposite policy, where W 9, incumbent Prime Minister Benja- President Vladimir Putin cracked down on the min Netanyahu is touting his recent diplomat- neo-Nazis, contributed state funds to a Jewish ic overtures in his bid to become the country’s museum, restored former synagogues to the longest serving leader. “We are happy to be able Jewish community, and attended Chanukah to start a new era between Israel and a great celebrations. power called Brazil,” he said ahead of his meet- The support of authoritarian nationalists ing with the country’s recently-elected Presi- for Israel has limits. As Putin initially allowed dent Jair Bolsonaro. Israel to target Hezbollah bases in Syria, he also Described by opponents as the Brazilian rebuked Israel when the targets were too close Trump, Bolsonaro has a long record of mak- to his ally, Bashar al-Assad. ing incendiary speeches peppered with person- Looking further back into Jewish histo- al attacks, praising the country’s Cold War-pery, some of the autocrats who sheltered Jews riod military rule, along with promises to ease in ghettos from torch-wielding mobs and the gun ownership restrictions, roll back environ- pressure to convert also changed their minds mental protection laws, and deal with native is with great honor that today I have the man tries and made statements seen as racist to- when it was politically expedient for them. No (indigenous) land claims. In a country plagued that is to me an example of patriotism, auster- wards minorities. Netanyahu also counts In- one knows how long Bolsonaro, Duterte, or by urban crime and political corruption, many ity, and work for his people,” Bolsonaro said. “I dia’s Narendra Modi and Rodrigo Duterte of the Trump will remain in power. As with its wars voters see Bolsonaro as a straight-talking out- have always mentioned Israel as an example. Philippines as recent visitors to Israel. in the past, Israel has limited time available to sider who puts the country’s interests first. Look what they don’t have and see what they From a historical viewpoint, Israel’s friend- defend itself before international pressure (in- Bolsonaro’s ascendancy also signals a rever- are. Look at Brazil, look what we have, and see ship with authoritarian leaders appears as a cluding its allies) forces its army to stop advanc- sal in Brazil’s Middle East policy. In contrast to what we don’t have. We’ll be more than just danger to Jewish security, after a century of fas- ing further. In 1967, the crossing of the Suez Ca- his predecessors Lula da Silva and Dilma Rouss- good partners, we’ll be brothers.” cism, communism, and Arab nationalism that nal brought pressure from the West to end the eff who recognized Palestine as a country and Riding on the wave of nationalist pop- resulted in massive Jewish deaths and expul- war, and likewise in 1973 when the army was rejected Dani Dayan as the ambassador to Bra- ulism, Netanyahu also had recent meetings sions. But the difference is that the national- within 25 miles of Damascus. zil on account of his past role as a settler lead- with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ist leaders of this generation were brought to For now, Israel has the ability to expand its er, Bolsonaro vowed to relocate Brazil’s embas- and Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Sal- power through democratic elections and have Jewish communities in the territories, shoot sy to Jerusalem. vini, both of whom are challenging the official expressed as much support for Jewish commu- back against Hamas in Gaza, and shut the Hez- As part of Netanyahu’s five-day visit to Bra- European Union positions on Jerusalem. As nities within their countries as for Israel. bollah tunnels on the Lebanese border, and it zil, both leaders were greeted with cheers at the with Trump and Bolsonaro, these leaders also In a time when western democracies such must do as much as it can before new “phar- Kehilat Yaacov Synagogue in Rio de Janeiro. “It oppose large-scale immigration to their coun- as Belgium, France, and Great Britain appear aohs” arise who “do not know Joseph.”

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12 January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM tel.: 917-549-6145 BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK AS I SEE IT Saying No Isn’t Going To Cut It In Congress In 2019 By Cynthia Zalisky could complicate the situation in the Middle East even further. is ending on a very vola- If the Democrats would unite in purpose tile and troubling note. The with the President to show American strength 2018 country is in a state of uncer- and commitment, we can once again wear the tainty with the stock market swinging from mantel of leader of the free world with pride extreme low to extreme high and a govern- and patriotism. The Democrats should put ment partial shutdown because the president aside their “just say no” inclinations and work and the leaders of Congress are grandstand- with the president to make the world a better ing and can’t work together to come up with a place. The year 2019 needs to be one of stabili- compromise. I remember the time when Nan- ty and unity. If this is not done then 2020 will cy Reagan coined the rallying cry against tak- be a much larger political disaster than the ing drugs in the 80’s with the phrase “Just Say Democrats can possibly imagine. The Amer- No”. It was used then to convince kids to re- ican people do not appreciate being made frain from being involved with the scourge of fools of. All parties must remember that. drugs that was proliferating all over the coun- There are no winners in this government try. Now the Democratic Party has adopted shutdown. In general the public is frustrated that phrase to indicate their political philos- with what is perceived as a “do nothing” Con- ophy since losing the presidential election in gress giving the institution very low job ap- 2016. They just say no to everything that Pres- ter. We have, of course, Senator Schumer, who tion and convince the public that despite proval ratings. ident Trump’s administration is attempting to seems to have totally lost his way, and Con- what the liberal media’s reporting, President At the rate thing are going, the shutdown do for the betterment of the country. They are gressmen Jerry Nadler, Adam Schiff and to less Trump is not unhinged. could easily go on for weeks and there will be so partisan that no matter what is being pro- extent Eliot Engel. There is no time for the po- North Korea seems to be reneging on its no winners –only losers if that happens, If by a posed by President Trump, they plot to defeat litical gamesmanship that has been sullying agreement to halt nuclear testing. Iran is flex- miracle sane heads prevail and strike a reason- the gesture even if it is to help the American the atmosphere in Washington since Presi- ing its muscles and there is a chance that ISIS able compromise which by virtue of the defi- people. All they care about is defeating Trump dent Trump was elected. Now is the time for will retrench with a strong possibility that nition of the word compromise some but not and the GOP. In the 2020 elections. everyone to grow up, put their big boy pants more bloodshed will ensue. all of objectives will be satisfied, then no one An example in point is the opposition on and work together on the key issues. President Trump is also quite disen- will be a declared winner except the Ameri- to the funding of the security wall at our Just this past weekend several hot button chanted with the Palestinians. With the Pal- can people who deserve better than having its southern border. The safety of our country areas have flared up. President Trump has estinians no longer willing to talk peace, why elected officials put party before country. is in jeopardy. The press likes to stress that surprised just about everyone with the an- should we make these massive future pay- the squabbling is just over money. President nouncement that the US will pull out our ments to them? There is talk that an American Cynthia Zalisky is the Executive Director of the Queens Trump wants $5 billion added to the budget. troops from Syria which could put the Kurds version of the Israeli-Palestinian peace agree- Jewish Community Council. She can be contacted at The Democrats say they won’t agree to it. But and Israel in danger. According to an Israeli of- ment will be introduced early in 2019. This [email protected] it is not solely about money. It is about illegal ficial “The move does not serve Israel’s inter- immigration, criminals such as MS-13 infiltrat- ests, harms the Kurds, strengthens Turkey’s ing the country as part of the caravan popu- president Erdogan and will give Iran addition- lation, human trafficking of women and chil- al routes through which to send weapons to dren and drugs being smuggled in infecting Syria”. our population especially the scourge of hero- Opposition to this policy is coming from qpieew lxhpq’c daiyi in and fentanyl. It is also about preserving the divergent sources. Defense Secretary Mattes rule of law. was fired for his disagreement to it. Key Re- Political parties have always been in op- publicans have voiced concern. Senator Mar- position to each other; that’s the name of the co Rubio called the decision “a big mistake” game. But the general attitude has been that that would prompt Syrian Democratic forc- 78 we can play politics as long it is not to the det- es and the Kurdish militias to abandon their riment of the country. That is until now.There fight against ISIS. And our adversaries will use is plenty of blame to go around; The Presi- this as evidence that America is an unreliable GUESTS OF HONOR dent is being obstinate saying that the gov- partner”. ernment won’t reopen without an allocation Senator Lindsay Graham, who is usual- for a security barrier, but equally culpable for ly an ally with President Trump, took to the 13 the impasse is Congressional leaders Nancy Senate floor to call Trump’s decision “dishon- DR. EVE & DRS. RACHEL Pelosi and Chuck Schumer; who along with orable” and a stain on the honor of the United RABBI TODD & JOSHUA their titles should come responsibility. Negat- States Any sign of weakness perceived by Iran SULLIVAN SISSER ing everything is not a sign of leadership. It’s or Russia will only result in their increased being a baby and a sore loser. It’s time to com- presence in the region and a decrease in trust promise. of our partners and allies ‘, As we begin 2019, everything seems to be The perception is that President Trump RABBI MOSHE RANDI BEEBER going amok. As of this writing the govern- came to this abrupt decision after speaking to HAMEL LUXENBERG ’73 ment is in a partial shutdown with no end to Turkey’s President Erdogan. This is very trou- E G U S T the impasse in sight. Each side seems to be try- bling since Erdogan is no friend of free world. L S A I I N C ing to play the game of chicken and has dug NATO is quite disenchanted with him and it G E E

P in their heels waiting for the other side to is very disconcerting that Trump would value R give in. With the Democratic majority in the his opinion over others. EDUCATOR AWARD S ALUMNI AWARD House beginning in January, the powers that But all the apprehension may be dissipat- be are promising more investigations of Presi- ed by President Trump’s surprise visit to greet A V S dent Trump. Their plan is to continue this cri- our troops in Iraq. In Iraq, the President as- I PERET sis mode until the 2020 elections allowing sured the troops that he has a backup plan to for Congressional dysfunction putting every- deal with the enemy. Trump reassured those thing on hold delaying government actions to listening that our troops in Iraq could easily MOTZEI SHABBOS MARCH 2, 2019 h”ryz ‘` xc` e”k take place. Messing with President Trump is deal with any possible insurgence that ISIS or OLD WESTBURY HEBREW CONGREGATION all that matters. Their obligations to the Amer- Al Qaeda could attempt and there need not be 21 Old Westbury Road; Old Westbury, NY ican people are second fiddle. concern that America will just drop the ball Sadly, many of those who are forefront of and leave Syria undefending. I think that this WWW.YCQDINNER.COM [email protected] 718.793.8500 EXT 300 this scenario are Jews, who should know bet- gesture of going to Iraq will change the equa- tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 13 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW here was no shortage of big news stories around the globe in 2018. Obviously, we couldn’t include all of T them but here’s a recap of some of the big ones.

Feb. 14: Tragedy strikes: Mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., that killed 17 students and staff became the catalyst for a massive, youth-led movement calling on law- Apr. 11: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in makers to take action on gun control and school vi- front of lawmakers on key issues including data pri- olence. Survivors and their parents met with Trump, vacy and his company’s market power following the leading to the establishment of a White House com- Cambridge Analytica scandal, in which the data of Jan. 13: Hawaiians were shocked to receive an emer- mission on school safety, an eventual ban on bump tens of millions of users was used by a third party for gency missile alert on their phones, which was deter- stocks and some state legislation tightening gun political targeting without user permission. mined to be a false alarm nearly 40 minutes later. The laws. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency worker who sent the alert by mistake was fired, and another top official resigned. Feb. 16: Special counsel Robert Mueller brought charges against 13 Russian nationals and three Russian groups accused of participating in a disinformation campaign on social media linked to a broader plot by Moscow to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Apr. 12: Two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks, where they were waiting to meet a friend but hadn’t ordered anything. The case heightened national awareness of racial profiling in public places Jan. 19: The government shut down for three days af- and prompted Starbucks to hold a company-wide day ter lawmakers were unable to reach agreement on a of racial bias training. temporary spending bill. Democrats had pledged not to support a spending measure that did not include an agreement on how to ensure protections for young undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, known as “Dreamers.” Democrats agreed to end Mar. 13: President Trump fired Secretary of State Rex the impasse after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McCo- Tillerson, who had reportedly called him a “moron” nnell promised to take up a bill on immigration the fol- behind his back, and replaced him with then-CIA Di- 14 lowing month. rector Mike Pompeo. Feb. 2: The House Intelligence Committee released Apr. 9: FBI agents, executing a search warrant based a controversial memo, compiled by Chairman Devin partly on a referral from Robert Mueller, raided the of- Nunes’ staff, alleging that top FBI and Justice Depart- fice, home and hotel room of Michael Cohen, Trump’s ment officials abused their surveillance powers to spy longtime personal lawyer. on members of Trump’s campaign. Apr. 17: Former FBI Director James Comey published his memoir, “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Lead- ership,” which tore into Trump as “unethical” and “un- tethered to truth” and prompted the president to blast him as a “LEAKER & LIAR” who “should be prosecut- ed.”

Apr. 17: Former first lady Barbara Bush died at the age of 92.

Feb. 11: Saratov Airlines Flight 703 crashed minutes after takeoff from Moscow, Russia, killing all 65 pas- Apr. 11: House Speaker Paul Ryan announces that he sengers and six crew members on board. Investiga- will retire in January, ending a three-year Speakership tors blamed bad weather and human error for the ac- whose crowning achievement was the 2017 overhaul cident. of the tax code.

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Apr. 27: Kim Jong Un crossed into South Korea. The June 4: Trump dis-invited the Super Bowl–champion July 3: The Senate Intelligence Committee reaf- North Korean leader became the first from his na- Philadelphia Eagles from the White House, citing the firmed the intelligence community’s conclusion tion to cross the Korean Demilitarized Zone, since team’s participation in protests during the national an- that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential elec- its creation in 1953, to meet with South Korean Pres- them. tion, finding that the Kremlin sought to hurt Demo- ident Moon Jae-in. The two held extensive talks that cratic nominee Hillary Clinton’s campaign and help revolved around the denuclearization of the Korean Trump. Peninsula.

May 7: Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the “zero tolerance” policy that resulted in thousands of migrant children being separated from their parents. The separations sparked widespread protests and condemnation from lawmakers until they were ended in June.

June 12: Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a historic summit in Singapore. The two signed a joint declaration that called, in vague terms, for a denuclearized Korean Peninsula in exchange for the U.S. ceasing war games with South Korea. July 10: All members of a youth soccer team and their coach were extracted from a cave where they had been trapped for nearly two weeks. Thai Navy June 26: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a democratic so- SEALs, as well as elite divers and military from sev- cialist running her first campaign for elected office, eral countries, including the U.S., participated in May 8: Trump fulfilled a key campaign promise and knocked off longtime Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) in the rescue effort that had the world holding its withdrew the United States from the Iran nuclear a primary upset that shocked the political world and breath. One ex-Thai Navy SEAL died in the rescue deal, setting off a flurry of international activity to try rocketed Ocasio-Cortez to Democratic stardom. effort. to save the accord. Trump followed through with his withdrawal by reimposing sanctions on Iran in August and November. July 12: Peter Strzok — the FBI agent who sent dis- 15 paraging text messages about Trump during the 2016 campaign, testified to Congress. Republicans ripped into Strzok during the wild hearing, and he fired back. The FBI would later fire Strzok in Au- gust.

July 13: Only days before the Pakistani general election, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive in Mastung district during a rally. The explosion killed 149 and injured 186 others. The Islamic State of Iraq (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the event.

July 16: Maria Butina, a Russian woman with ties to the National Rifle Association who was living in Washington, D.C., was arrested on charges of act- ing as an unregistered foreign agent ahead of the 2016 presidential election. She originally pleaded May 14: The U.S. opened its new embassy in Jerusa- June 28: Five people were killed in a shooting at Mar- not guilty, but later entered a guilty plea. lem, the result of a vow by Trump to recognize Je- yland newspaper the Capital Gazette, underlying con- rusalem as the capital of Israel and relocate the U.S. cerns about how political attacks on the press could Embassy. lead to violence. CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 15 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Oct. 2: Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post, disappeared after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, where it was later admitted he was killed. Trump angered senators and the international community by refusing to blame Sau- di Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for involve- ment in the murder. The Senate ultimately passed a measure formally naming the crown prince “respon- sible.”

Oct. 7: The United Nations released a dire report warning that the world may be on a path toward catastrophic climate change if greenhouse gas emissions are not dramat- ically reduced by 2030.

July 18: Trump appeared alongside Russian President Aug. 21: Moments later, former Trump campaign chair- Vladimir Putin at a press conference following a sum- man Paul Manafort was convicted by a jury on eight mit in Helsinki, Finland, during which he shocked Re- counts of bank and tax fraud. publicans and Democrats alike with his refusal to de- nounce Russian meddling in U.S. elections. Aug. 25: Arizona Senator John Aug. 2: Shares in the iPhone manufacturer touched McCain died at an all-time high of $207.39 at close of trade, making the age of 81 after it the first American company to be worth over $1 being diagnosed trillion. Based in Cupertino, California, the compa- with brain cancer. ny beat rivals Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft to the record; Amazon crossed the mark shortly thereaf- ter, when its shares touched $2,050.50 on the morning of Sept. 4. Oct. 12: Beto O’Rourke raised a record-setting $38 million in the third quarter in his effort to unseat Republi- can Sen. Ted Cruz. O’Rourke’s Senate bid was ultimately unsuccessful, but the El Paso Democrat skyrocketed Sept. 7: Former Trump campaign aide George Papa- to stardom and is being hailed as a potential 2020 dopoulos was sentenced to 14 days in prison and one Democratic presidential candidate. year supervised release for lying to FBI investigators about his contacts with Russia. Oct. 15: A caravan of hundreds of Central American migrants began forming to travel from Honduras to Sept. 28: A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit the Indo- the U.S.-Mexico border. The supposed danger of the nesian island of Sulawesi, which triggered a massive caravan became a major theme of President Trump's tsunami that left 2,100 dead, injured over 4,600, dam- in the midterm elections, to the chagrin of some in aged over 68,450 houses and left around 680 people his party. missing.

Aug. 14: Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman publishes a book blasting President Trump, 16 in which she said that Trump used the N-word on the set of his reality show.

Sep–Oct: The confirmation hearings of now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh gripped the nation, especially after Christine Blasey Ford, a psychology pro- fessor in California, came forward with an allegation Oct 23: The world’s longest sea bridge was opened on Aug. 21: Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to feder- that Kavanaugh assaulted her in the 1980s, when the this day. Stretching over 34.2 miles (55 kilometers), the al charges of bank fraud, tax fraud and campaign fi- two were in high school. After several days of hearings Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge connects the three nance law violations. Cohen testified that he made and public testimony from both Kavanaugh and Ford, major cities on the Pearl River Delta. Inaugurated by those illegal payments at the direction of then-can- Trump’s second Supreme Court nominee was con- Chinese President Xi Jinping, the bridge cost nearly didate Trump. firmed. $20 billion to build.

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Dec. 4: Mueller recommended no prison time for former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn, citing his “substantial assistance” with the Russia investigation. Flynn pleaded guilty roughly one year ear- lier to lying to FBI agents about his contacts with the Russian ambassador. Later in the month, Flynn's sen- tencing was delayed.

Nov. 7: The White House suspended the press pass Oct. 25: Explosive devices were mailed to more than of CNN correspondent Jim Acosta following a tes- a dozen prominent Democratic figures and news or- ty exchange with Trump, marking a boiling point in ganizations, including the Obamas, former Secretary Trump’s feud with the media. A judge ordered the of State Hillary Clinton, philanthropist George Soros White House to reinstate the credentials. and CNN’s New York offices. The suspect, Cesar Sayoc Jr., later pleaded not guilty to charges of using weapons of mass destruction with intent of killing or injur- Nov. 13: Former first lady Michelle Obama releases her ing individuals. memoir, “Becoming.” The book shoots to the top of the charts and becoming the best-selling hardcover book of the year.

Dec. 12: Michael Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison for a series of crimes he committed while working as Trump’s personal lawyer, including campaign finance law violations that he allegedly made at the direction of Trump.

Oct. 27: Tragedy strikes again: Eleven people were killed in a shooting inside Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Syn- agogue, the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.

Dec. 20: Defense Secretary James Mattis abruptly resigned, writing in a letter that his views are not in line with Trump’s.

Nov. 25: After two weeks of devastation, firefighters in California were able to contain the Camp Fire, the deadliest blaze in state history. It had killed 88 people, destroyed nearly 20,000 buildings and caused up to 17 $10 billion in damages. It took over 1,000 firefighters, Nov. 6: Democrats took back control of the House, but 70 fire engines and two helicopters to bring the blaze Republicans held on to the Senate in the 2018 mid- under control. term elections.

Dec. 21: The government went into a partial shutdown after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on funding. The impasse was tied to Trump’s demand for $5 billion to fund his proposed border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

Dec. 26: Trump and first lady Melania Trump made Dec. 1: Former President George H.W. Bush died at the an unannounced visit to visit U.S. troops in Iraq. The age of 94. At his funeral, Trump joined former Presi- president had received flak for being the first com- Nov. 7: Trump fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions the dents Obama, Clinton, Carter and George W. Bush. mander in chief not to visit troops around Christmas day after the midterm elections. Trump had long crit- Trump and first lady Melania Trump sat next to the since 2002. icized Sessions for recusing himself from the special Obamas and Clintons. Trump and the Clintons did not counsel investigation into Russian election interference. appear to speak. (Sources: TheHill, ABC, NBC, FOX) tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 17 DATING FOR SUCCESS BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK A Fascinating Story Dear Readers. I recently had the pleasure of serving as Shadchan to one of the most ant of the Chayai Adam.She is an influential rabbis in New York and the United States. His name is Rabbi Moshe Meir extremely talented therapist for Weiss. Please read his story below of how he got engaged. Fascinating story…. the past twenty-two years. As a LCSW-R therapist, she is certified By Dr. Jack Cohen galim, three festivals after my beloved Reb- in EMDR, Eye Movement Desen- betzin’s passing before entertaining any sitization and Reprocessing. This ood news trav- prospects. When I let it be known that I is a skill that helps relieve distress els fast! This was ready to date, I received dozens of re- and anxiety from traumatic mem- G was true even be- sumes. This is not surprising as I was the ories. This craft has a wide range fore the era of internet “new kid on the block” in a very specialized of applications dealing with anxi- and social media. Now- niche. After perusing the resumes careful- ety, depression, and Post Traumat- adays, good news is ally, not one of them felt like a good fit to ic Stress Disorder. She also utiliz- most instantaneous so me. I was disheartened and dejected and es I.F.S. internal family systems by the time of the writ- actually told one of my close friends that which reveals the unconscious ing of this article, most of my dear readers perhaps remarriage for me wasn’t meant and heals emotional wounds.Be- probably know that Hashem has blessed to be. I decided to be proactive and know- sides these methodologies she has me with a very special kallah, Ms. Shoshi ing Dr. Jack Cohen from TorahAnytime. many other tools in her repertoire Weiss. The purpose of my column this com, I made an appointment with him and to help her clients. She also facil- week is twofold. Firstly, I’d like to relate told him carefully exactly who I was look- itates D.B.T. dialectical behavior some details about how, with the help of ing for. Then I took an important step. I therapy workshops for women. Hashem, I found my kallah, to give chi- wrote him out a one-thousand dollar check She is often sent clients by Rebbes, zuk, encouragement, to the many singles, so that he would give the matter his close Dayanim, and Rabbonim. My be- the widowed, and the divorced who are attention. He responded that such a ges- loved kallah has practices in Mon- reading my words. I’d also like to correct a ture puts me on the top of the pile. I told roe and Monsey where she ca- journalistic injustice that was done in the him that that was exactly my intention. He ters to a women-only clientele. reporting of our engagement. Some well- then came back to me with two addition- She will be honoring her commit- meaning writer wrote all about me but al shidduchim that were closer to the mark ments to her clients in Monroe said nothing about my wonderful kallah. but still not right for me. He then spoke Rabbi Blatter if there was anyone new on and Monsey until Pesach, and afterwards It was so one-sided that it was embarrass- about me to Rabbi Sholom Blatter, anoth- the shidduch scene and he answered that she will be moving her practice to Staten ing. So I’d like to even things out a bit, giv- er well-known shadchan, and filled him in there’s Rabbi Moshe Meir Weiss and he Island where she will be assuming the role, ing some information about the wonder- about who I was looking for. Rabbi Blat- described me. “He sounds perfect for my to my good fortune, as my wife and as Reb- ful woman I am to marry, b’ezrat Hashem. ter in turn ate a Shabbos meal with Mrs. good friend, Shoshi Weiss,” and that’s how betzin Weiss. As she will be working only Firstly, let me tell you something Tzipora Levy, a successful therapist and our union was born. two days a week, slots will fill up quickly so about how we met. I waited three re- shadchan herself. At this meal, she asked I’m sharing with you this trajectory you can contact her at 845-270-3699. since I fervently believe that it was the one- I ask all my readers to say a prayer for thousand dollar check that pushed this us, that we should always make each other matter along. The days of waiting for the happy and know only good health and hap- phone to ring because one is a great catch piness until the coming of Moshiach and has long passed. We spend extra money for we in turn wish all of you long life, good a good car or vacation. We certainly should health and everything wonderful. use money liberally and generously to en- courage people to work on finding us our life-mate. Dr. Jack Cohen has lectured worldwide on all subjects of Now, let me make things a bit more eq- Jewish thought. He currently serves as a daily lecturer for uitable and tell you some things about my young men in various Brooklyn yeshivot on many sub- extraordinary kallah. She is the daughter jects, as well as co-director of the father-and-son minyan of Avigdor Aryeh and Hinda Dancinger of at Keter Zion Torah Center and the Director of teen educa- Boro Park. My future shver, Aryeh, is a re- tion at Congregation Tehilat Yitzchak in Brooklyn. He re- markable holocaust survivor, having sur- cently served as the scholar-in-residence/lecturer for a vived the Bergen-Belsen death camp at the tour of kivrei tzadikim in Morocco. He has authored sever- 18 amazing age of three years old. My Kalla al articles on the works of the Rambam and biblical med- Shoshy has an extraordinary family with icine, and has created and taught original curriculum on four wonderful married children and a fan- successful dating strategies for men. He is also a passion- tastic single daughter.Shoshy, is a descend- ate student of the great scholar Rabbi Avigdor Miller, zt”l.

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Letitia James Sworn In as New Anti-Muslim incidents dropped by nearly In early November, the team partnered York State Attorney General half, according to the same figures. There have with the Underground Printing company to sell been 18 this year, down from 34 last year and 31 shirts with the logo, with all the proceeds bene- in 2016. (h/t JTA) fiting the Jewish Federation. “On behalf of Tim Hindes, the folks at Under- France: 8 People Trapped All Night ground Printing and the Steelers, we are pleased to present the Jewish Federation of Greater Pitts- On Top Of A 170ft Broken Ride burgh a check to help support the families in- French firefighters say three adults and five volved in the tragedy at the Tree of Life Syna- teenagers were trapped high in the air on a bro- “No matter what our differences, most of us gogue,” said Art Rooney, president of the Steelers, ken fairground ride for more than eight hours want the same thing,” the 69-year-old Massachu- upon presenting the check. “Our community from New Year’s Eve into the early hours of 2019. setts Democrat said in a video that highlights unified to help the victims of the attack on our The revelers — the youngest aged 13 — her family’s history in Oklahoma. “To be able to neighbors, friends and worshippers in Squirrel Just before midnight, Letitia James was offi- were stuck about 52 meters (170 feet) above the work hard, play by the same set of rules and take Hill. Our hearts remain heavy, but we are thank- cially sworn in as the 67th Attorney General for ground in the city of Rennes, in western France. care of the people we love. That’s what I’m fight- ful to everyone who was able to contribute to the the State of New York. Witnesses quoted by local newspaper ing for and that’s why today I’m launching an ex- efforts to provide emotional and financial sup- In a ceremony held at the State Capitol in Ouest-France said the pendulum ride broke ploratory committee for president.” port during an unthinkable time in our city.” Albany, Attorney General James took the oath of down around 8.30 p.m. Monday amid noise and Warren burst onto the national scene a dec- Meryl Ainsman, the chairman of the board office and committed to protecting the values sparks, leaving one of the two passenger sec- ade ago during the financial crisis with calls for of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, and interests of all New Yorkers. tions suspended at the highest point. greater consumer protections. She quickly be- was present to accept the funds from the team. “It is the highest honor to officially begin came one of the party’s more prominent liberals “On behalf of the Jewish Federation of Great- my time as the Attorney General for the great even as she sometimes fought with Obama ad- er Pittsburgh, I want to thank the Pittsburgh state of New York. Tonight, I made a commit- ministration officials over their response to the Steelers for their very generous contribution to ment to use the rule of law to protect the rights market turmoil. the Victims of Terror Fund,” said Ainsman. “The and advance the interests of all New Yorkers, Now, as a likely presidential contender, she Steelers support, and the support of the entire and I will never waver in upholding that prom- is making an appeal to the party’s base. Her vid- Pittsburgh community, has brought great com- ise. New Yorkers in every corner of our state eo notes the economic challenges facing people fort to those affected by this terrible tragedy. To- must know that they have a champion fighting of color along with images of a women’s march gether, we are all “Stronger Than Hate.” for them everyday,” said New York State Attor- and Warren’s participation at an LGBT event. ney General Letitia James. Firefighters used a helicopter to reach the In an email to supporters, Warren said she’d NYC Pharmacies Can’t Sell Following the official swearing in at the trapped people and provide them with harness- more formally announce a campaign plan ear- Capitol in Albany, Attorney General James will es so that they could be winched down onto a ly in 2019. Cigarettes No More participate in the inauguration ceremony on El- firefighters’ ladder. Warren is the most prominent Democrat lis Island on January 1st. She will also host sev- They all safely reached the ground by Tues- yet to make a move toward a presidential bid eral informal meet and greets throughout the day morning. and has long been a favorite target of President State to connect with New Yorkers and intro- Donald Trump. duce them to the office and her priorities. Israel’s Ramon Airport Near Red Sea Pittsburgh Steelers Donate Hate Crimes In NY: Jews Resort Of Eilat To Open January 22 Israel’s long-awaited second international $70,000 To Jewish Community Targeted In 2018 More Than airport near the southern Red Sea resort of Eilat New York City pharmacies won’t be allowed All Other Groups Combined is expected to open on Jan. 22, the Israel Airports to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products start- Authority (IAA) said on Tuesday. ing Tuesday. New York saw more hate crimes against The $500 million Ramon Airport in the Ne- The Wall Street Journal reports the ban also Jews in 2018 than all other targeted groups com- gev desert will start operations gradually, initial- includes businesses that contain pharmacies, bined, according to police figures. ly with domestic flights and then likely allow- such as supermarkets and big-box stores. Anti-Semitic incidents rose by 22 percent ing international flights beginning in March, The city’s health department says the from last year, NYPD figures show, according Liza Dvir, an IAA spokeswoman, said. change will affect about 500 pharmacies cur- to a report Wednesday on Patch. Of the 352 She noted that the opening of the airstrip rently selling tobacco products. hate crimes this year recorded as of Sunday, took a bit longer than planned in order to dou- The new rules follow a ban on electronic 183 were anti-Semitic incidents. Brooklyn has ble the amount of parking spaces to 60 planes The Pittsburgh Steelers handed a check for cigarette sales at pharmacies that took effect in seen a spate of hate crimes against Jews in re- and to lengthen the runway to 3.6 km to accom- $70,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pitts- late August. cent months, but the Patch report did not break modate large aircraft. burgh’s Fund for Victims of Terror on Sunday. The owner of the St. George Pharmacy on 20 down the figures by boroughs. “Israel didn’t have a second international The money was raised by the team and its Staten Island says cigarette sales had drawn cus- Overall, the tally of hate crimes in New York airport,” she said, referring to the 2014 conflict partners from the sale of merchandise branded tomers who ended up making other purchases. is up about 6 percent from 331 in the same time with Hamas militants in Gaza where missiles with the “Stronger Than Hate” logo. The logo, Al Gentile says the government shouldn’t ban last year. targeted Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport, leading which was created by Tim Hindes after the an- certain stores from selling tobacco products Evan Bernstein, the Anti-Defamation some carriers to cancel flights for a few days. tisemitic massacre of 11 Jews in a synagogue in that can be purchased elsewhere. League’s New York Regional director, told Patch Israel is hoping the new airport will help Pittsburgh in late October, modified the Steel- But a deputy health commissioner, Sonia that those holding anti-Semitic beliefs are feel- boost tourism to Eilat. A number of foreign car- ers’ emblem to include a Star of David and the Angell, says it’s important for pharmacies to pro- ing emboldened. ADL believes that 12 to 14 per- riers have already launched winter flights to the message “Stronger Than Hate.” mote health. cent of Americans hold such beliefs. Ovda military airfield 60 km from Eilat for Euro- The Oct. 27 slaying of 11 worshippers at a peans seeking a warmer climate. Solution to sudoku on page 39 Solution to puzzle on page 39 Pittsburgh synagogue by a lone gunman un- Initially, Ramon will accommodate more leashed a spate of incidents in New York and than 2 million passengers a year with plans for “opened up people even more to act out on an expansion to 4.5 million. these feelings,” Bernstein said. “I think for certain people it gave them (a) green light and that’s Elizabeth Warren Takes Big Move what is so concerning.” The ADL has recorded a 60 percent increase Toward 2020 Presidential Run, in anti-Semitic assaults this year, according to Forms Exploratory Committee Bernstein. Crimes targeting black, white and Asian peo- Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday took the ple also have increased this year, as have those first major step toward launching a widely an- based on sexual orientation, the NYPD figures ticipated campaign for the presidency, hoping show. Those categories combined still include her reputation as a populist fighter can help her fewer crimes than the number of anti-Semitic navigate a Democratic field that could include incidents. nearly two dozen candidates.

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Korean Air To Raise Refund Fees After Fans invested enough to make several millions of dol- gram typically serves adults who work and can't at- Jean-Jacques Savin, a former military para- Take Picture With Band Then Get Off Plane lars and also inherited millions more from his par- tend classes on campus full time. trooper, set out last Wednesday from in the Canary ents. Braxton’s high school math teacher served as Islands in a barrel-shaped capsule he is planning to Thrilled when he finally qualified for senior the proctor for the Harvard program, administer- use to float across the Atlantic Ocean to the Carib- discounts, Naiman bought his clothes from the ing Braxton’s tests in Kansas. Braxton spent the bean using only wind and current. grocery store. He loved cars, but for the most of his summer before his junior year at Harvard's campus Savin's website describes his quest as "a cross- life, drove beat-up vehicles and seemed to enjoy in Cambridge. ing where the man would not be captain of his the solitude and savings of solo road trips. "We constantly are monitoring Braxton to boat, but a passenger of the ocean." After Naiman's death, one friend realized how make sure he is not too overwhelmed," said Brax- Savin said he expects to spend the next two little he knew of the other aspects of his longtime ton’s mother. "No achievement is worth him being to three months floating across the ocean in the friend's life. unhappy." 10-foot-wide, 7-foot-long capsule, which is balanced Many of the organizations benefiting from Braxton is on track to graduate from the Bach- with a weighted keel and is equipped with a GPS Naiman's gifts said they didn't know him, though elor of Liberal Arts program, with a major govern- tablet and a stove for the adventurer to cook his Korean Air Lines said it will raise refund pen- they had crossed paths. ment and a minor in English. meals. alties after K-pop fans got on a plane only to take He left $2.5 million to a private organization Braxton said he hopes to attend Harvard Law "Thanks to the modern means of communica- pictures of a boy band on the flight, then demand- in Washington state that cares for babies born to School next. tion, I will be able to indicate my position and give ed to get off before it departed and got refunds on mothers who abused drugs and helps the children "Politics is end game for me," he said, though various information to the media throughout my their tickets. wean off their dependence. The group used some he's still too young to vote. journey," Savin's website states. The three fans of the band boarded the Seoul- of what was its largest donation ever to pay off a bound Korean Air flight in Hong Kong last Satur- mortgage and buy a new vehicle to transport the NY Baby Named After Highway Texas Couple Welcome 15-Pound Baby Boy day, ignored flight attendants’ requests to be seat- 200 babies it accepts from hospitals each year. ed, and instead took pictures of the 11-member Naiman had called the center about a new- Where She Was Born In A Car A Texas couple who thought they wouldn't be band. born while working for the state more than a dec- able to have a baby without fertility treatments “The fact is there were passengers who falsely ade ago, and its founder showed up in the middle were surprised by the birth of a record-breaking checked in on the flight to see celebrities,” a Kore- of the night to get the baby. 15-pound baby. an Air official said. "We would never dream that something like The couple said their first child was born with The fans, in their 20s, got refunds on their tick- this would happen to us. I wish very much that I the help of fertility treatments after the mom was ets, excluding some penalties, but the rest of the could have met him. I would have loved to have diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. 360 passengers had to disembark and go through had him see the babies he's protecting," the found- The couple said they were preparing to start security screening again, delaying the flight by al- er said. treatments to have another child when they dis- most an hour. Naiman gave $900,000 to a foster care organ- covered they had naturally conceived their sec- ization, telling them that he was a foster parent ond baby, Ali, who was born weighing 14 pounds, From Duct-Taped Shoes To $11M: years ago and had brought kids in his care to the 13 ounces. group's popular warehouse, where wards of the It was my way and the highway for a newborn Doctors said Ali weighs about twice as much Man Leaves Surprise Donations state can choose toys and necessities for free. New Yorker, who's now named after the express- as an average newborn and is a new size record for "The frugality that he lived through, that he way where she was born in her parents' minivan as the hospital. committed to in his life, was for this," said the or- they raced to a hospital. ganization’s chief development officer. "It's really a Alie Albarracin arrived around 3 a.m. last gift to all of us to see that pure demonstration of Wednesday as her parents headed east on the Long philanthropy and love." Island Expressway from their Queens home to Bellevue Hospital. Kansas Teen To Get High School, Harvard Her name is spelled A-L-I-E. The highway's nick- name is the "L.I.E." Diplomas Almost Simultaneously Her parents said they planned to name their Alan Naiman was known for an unabashed A 16-year-old Kansas boy will soon earn his third child Aurora but switched it after the unusu- thriftiness that veered into comical, but even those high school diploma–and a few days later he'll trav- al birth. closest to him had no inkling of the fortune that he el to Harvard to collect his bachelor's degree. Realizing they wouldn't make it to the hospi- quietly amassed and the last act that he had long tal, the couple pulled over by the Queens Midtown planned. Tunnel and asked MTA officers for help. They got it The pregnancy was healthy, but the mom had The Washington state social worker died of from Lt. Harry Persad, who has emergency medical to spend a week in the NICU due to low blood sug- cancer this year at age 63, leaving most of a sur- technician experience. ar and platelets. prising $11 million estate to children's charities The newborn is now healthy and was allowed that help the poor, sick, disabled and abandoned. Frenchman Attempting To Cross to go home with his parents. The amount baffled the beneficiaries and his best "He is meant for something big," the mom said. 21 friends, who are lauding Naiman as the anniversa- Atlantic In A 'Barrel' "Maybe not football–everyone keeps saying that." ry of his death approaches in January. Guinness World Records lists the heaviest That's because the Seattle man patched up his newborn on record as weighing 22 pounds. shoes with duct tape, sought deals at the grocery High school senior Braxton Moral will attend store deli at closing time and took his best friends both commencement ceremonies in May, becom- Mom Catches 6-Year-Old Using out to lunch at fast-food joints. ing the only student to successfully pursue a four- Naiman, who died unmarried and childless, year high school degree and a bachelor's degree Alexa To Cheat At Homework loved kids but also was intensely private, scrimp- from Harvard at the same time. A New Jersey ing, investing and working extra jobs to stockpile Harvard has changed the rules, Braxton's father mother secretly money that he rarely spent on himself after seeing Carlos said, so his son will "the one and only" reach- filmed her 6-year-old how unfair life could be for the most vulnerable ing that milestone. Braxton will be 17 when he gets son getting some il- children, his friends say. his diplomas. licit homework assis- They believe a lifelong devotion to his older Carlos said they began to realize their son was tance from Amazon's brother who had a developmental disability influ- special when he was in the third grade. Alexa virtual assis- enced Naiman, though he rarely spoke of it. The "They told us: 'You need to do something. He's tant. brother died in 2013. not just gifted. He's really, really gifted,'" he said. The video shows "Growing up as a kid with an older, disabled Braxton skipped the fourth grade. the boy asking Alexa to solve a math problem–five brother kind of colored the way he looked at His high school district allowed him to take minus three — and getting the answer from the things," a close friend said. some high school classes while he was still in mid- Amazon device. A former banker, Naiman worked the past dle school. Before high school he took a class of- The mother said she was surprised to find her two decades at the state Department of Social fered at a local university. Then he was admitted son cheating at math, which she said is his favorite and Health Services, handling after-hours calls. He into Harvard. A 71-year-old French man is attempting to subject. earned $67,234 and also took on side gigs, some- Braxton simultaneously studied at the high cross the Atlantic Ocean in a motor-free capsule he She said Alexa will be switched off during fu- times working as many as three jobs. He saved and school and the Harvard Extension School. The pro- dubbed a "barrel." ture homework sessions. tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 21 MAZALMAZAL TOV!TOV! Mazal Tov to Mazal Tov to Mazal Tov to Yehuda Meirov and Jacob Pleshty and Malkiel and Milana Limor Borochov Michelle Sulay Musayeva upon their wedding! upon their wedding! upon their engagement!

Mazal Tov to Mazal Tov to the Daniel and Elinora Abramov and Israelov Natanov families 22 upon the birth of a baby boy! upon the birth of a baby boy! Mazal Tov to Mazal Tov to Nati and Revital Yakov Yakovis Alishaev upon his Bar Mitzvah! upon the birth of a baby boy!

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24 January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM tel.: 917-549-6145 BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK COMMUNITY CHAZAQ Lecture For Women On Raising Children Inspires The Community e live in a world of many challenges. If there were one chal- W lenge that all parents face, it would be raising children in today's difficult society. As such, on Sunday night, December 23rd, Chazaq hosted a special event on this topic and inspired the large audience at the Beth Gavriel Center. The evening began with words of inspiration by Chazaq director Rabbi Ilan Meirov who shared practical tips in protecting our children from the dangers of today's society. He was followed by Mrs. Lena Harris, a dedicated community member who has been involved with CHAZAQ for many years. She too shared practical tips by sharing personal stories and anec- Rabbi Ilan Meirov Dr. Tamar Perlman Mrs. Lena Harris dotes on the matter. Lastly, Dr. Tamar Per- lman, an expert in the field of Shalom Bay- it and raising children offered her words of wisdom. Chazaq's PSTY (Public School to Yeshi- va) division were on hand for the event offering their services to any one in need and shared updates of their future endeavors in the community. To date, Chazaq has transferred well over 500 public school students to Yeshiva in just over two years. For more information about Chazaq please visit chazaq.org. Partial view of the crowd cafe LET US CATER YOUR BRIT MILA 25 OR BAR MITZVAH We Make All Types of Platters 718-997-7492 VLAD - 917-385-5925 | YURI - 917-291-6923 tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 25 COMMUNITY BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK Midrash L’man Achai Holds Special Chinuch Shabbaton At The Crowne Plaza Hotel In Danbury, Connecticut habbat Parsha Vayechi was a very Achai Harav Kleinman, along with Rabbi The jam-packed itinerary had plenty throughout the three days. All the food for special and inspirational shabbat for Ilan Meirov of Chazaq, Rabbi Yaakov Yagen of fun and inspiration including a Motzei this Shabbaton was also under the Supervi- S many in the community as Midrash from Lakewood and Rabbi Rafael Ribacoff, a Shabbat couples paint night, a kid’s day sion of Chief Bukharian Rabbi Yitzchak Yis- L’man Achai held its first annual Shabbaton. well known Shalom Bayit counselor. camp, swimming, and much more. raeli to assure all the food was Beit Yosef Hundreds of people made their way to the Aside from the lectures given by each Parents were able to calmly relax and and Bishul Yisrael in accordance to the Se- Crowne Plaza Hotel in Danbury, Connecti- Rabbi, there was a Q&A Parent Panel held listen to shiurim, while there was a babysit- fardic tradition. cut looking to learn, grow, be inspired, and after the Friday night meal. Guests were ting service provided. The Shabbat struck the perfect balance reconnect during the 3 day event. able to ask questions about raising their The entire weekend was catered by between intellectual learning, fun activi- Speakers included Rosh Yeshiva of L’man children to the panel of Rabbis. Simcha Palace, who did an outstanding job ties, and a pleasant atmosphere.

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26 Getting a blessing from the Kalaver Rav Shlita, who came to the Melave Malka Motzei Shabbat couples paint night

Plenty of the guests took it upon themselves to take a share in supporting the Yeshiva by sponsoring tuitions for boys from public school

Kalever Rav Shlita came and participated at the Melave Malka

Kids playing During Melave Malka Sunday morning breakfast with final remarks by Rabbi Yaakov Yagen

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By Sergey Kadinsky Achiezer also sent out a notice to its sup- nity activists. Mi k’amcha Yisrael seemed to said Martin. porters. be the most common reaction. What oth- Queens has more cemeteries than n the week following TEAM Shab- In the cold pouring rain on the morn- er community would take the initiative on any other borough in New York City, with bos, when many synagogues in ing of Friday, December 28, more than 150 short notice in such inclement weather for Mount Hebron Cemetery abutting Kew Gar- O Queens address topics relating to people showed up to bury Lenka Marko- someone whose name became known pub- dens Hills, and the “cemetery belt” along death and mourning, an opportunity to vitz. “There was a family plot at Union licly as she was being laid to rest? Jackie Robinson Parkway being a ten-min- perform a kiddush Hashem arose, demon- Fields Cemetery with one vacant spot. It “This funeral inspired me to reach out ute drive from the heart of the neighbor- strating that the community has taken the was purchased for her,” said Rabbi Mendel- to the community. When I know that there hood; the opportunity to perform a mitz- message to heart and rose to the occasion. son. Jews of all ages and backgrounds hud- may not be enough people present, I will vah of chesed shel emes is very close to “People want to do mitzvos; they only need dled around the gravesite as Kaddish was ask the family and then put out a notice,” home, should the need arise. the opportunity,” said Rabbi Yossi Mendel- recited. “There was so much traffic to get son of Congregation Machane Chodosh in in, the highway was blocked. Once inside Forest Hills. the cemetery, there were cars everywhere On Thursday, December 20, Far Rocka- along the cemetery road, a long line of way resident Lenka Markovitz-Eisenberger- bumper-to-bumper cars. It was as if it was Special Chazaq Lecture ova, 95, died at the Brookhaven Rehab & a funeral of a famous person,” said a staff- Health Care Center. With her daughter and er of Brookhaven Rehab who attended the granddaughter living in Europe and no son funeral. “Most people didn’t even know In Russian With Rabbi to say Kaddish, the staff quickly sent out no- her name. There was a sense of urgency in tices online to ensure that a minyan would the air to get there quickly and to reach the be present at her gravesite. “There are Hol- grave on time.” Kushner Inspires 27 ocaust survivors and elderly people who The staffer noted that Lenka cried each die all the time without any mourners pre- year when Ani Maamin was sung at Holo- sent. It happens more often than we think,” caust commemorations, and it was also The Community said Jennifer Martin, funeral director at sung by Rabbi Mendelson at her graveside Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapel service. in Forest Hills. Between his roles as a mara d’asra, a Quiet but memorable among her Chabad shaliach, and officiating at funer- neighbors, she did not discuss her Holo- als, Rabbi Mendelson agreed that there are caust survival but was deeply observant. many funerals that take place without a She was born in Galanta, Slovakia, where minyan. After learning that there is no son the roundup and murder of Jews began to recite Kaddish, many of the mourners in 1944 under the collaborationist Hun- approached him asking for her name. Oth- garian forces. With her daughter, grand- ers offered to donate funds for the funeral. daughter, and great-granddaughter living Many women were also in attendance to in Europe, the funeral home waited un- pay respect to a survivor. “Of course I was til their arrival in New York to conduct going to come. If it had been nice weather, the burial. “The granddaughter takes care more would have come,” said one mourn- of her mother, so it wasn’t easy for her to er. “But when I saw it was raining I knew I fly here,” said Rabbi Mendelson, who con- had to come.” ducted the funeral. Assemblyman Daniel Rosenthal, whose From one Facebook group to anoth- district represents the largest Jewish com- er, the appeal to provide a minyan at Mrs. munity in Queens, also attended and tweet- Markovitz’s funeral went viral. In Far Rock- ed a photo of the crowd. It resonated among away, the emergency services nonprofit his elected colleagues and Jewish commu- tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 27 Now Accepting Registration Applications School year 2019 – 2020

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28 January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM tel.: 917-549-6145 BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK COMMUNITY CLOSE-UPS Snapshots Of A Phenomenal Week At Be'er Hagolah. So Much Happening!

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Siyum Sefer Bereishit for the Elementary Division Kaliver Rav Adressing BHI Students Followed by Individual Blessings

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his past Wednesday, the Chazaq Jwave Teens after being consistent students at Chazaq's learning division for girls went on an exciting ice skat- programs since the beginning of the school year. T ing trip The bond and relationship the girls formed with Over 20 girls joined together and enjoyed an amaz- each other was memorable and everyone is already ing time with their friends and dedicated teachers looking forward for some more learning and out- from Chazaq. The girls were rewarded with this trip ings during the remainder of the winter.

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tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 31 COMMUNITY BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK Yeshiva Tiferet Tzion Hosts Its Annual Father & Son - Lunch & Learn!

By Rabbi S. Winer and Adam Suionov

What a sight to behold! This past Tues- day, 12.25.18, YTT held its first of two Father & Son Events. The fathers showed up proud of their sons and eager to learn with them. At 11:30 am the Menahel, Rabbi Moshe Aharonov welcomed the crowd and inspired them with Divrei Chizuk. Rabbi Yechiel Weiss, the 12th grade Second Seder Rebbe proceeded with an introduction to the learning portion and then the Bet Me- drash bloomed into an oasis of Torah learn- 32 ing! It was truly awesome to see how the bochurim of YTT were learning with their fathers and how the fathers were engaged in the learning and inspired by their sons’ commitment to true Torah learning. The assembled were then treated to words of Chizuk from the Chief Bukharian Rabbi Harav Yitzchak Yisraeli Shlit”a as well as Reb Moshe Grunhut. Harav Yisraeli spoke about the greatness in Torah learning. He demonstrated how the Torah is a repository for all the wisdom in the world, including astronomy, and physics. For example, he explained that scientists are debating and searching (L-R) Rabbi Aronoff (Rosh Hayeshiva) with Rabbi Yisraeli (Chief Bukharian Rabbi) and other Rebbeim of the Yeshiva for life on other planets, while our Torah provided the answer thousands of years The Sefer Habris states that if the Gema- Root source of the world. As the Medrash yum, the Rebbeim, fathers and students ago. Sefer Shoftim records a battle between rah identifies Meroz as a star than the Pas- explains, Hashem looked into the Torah as broke out into spirited dancing. the Jewish people and their enemies, when uk in Shoftim must refer to those who live a blueprint before He created the world. Fathers and sons were gifted special Israel’s leader Devorah sings a song upon on that star! With this in mind, Harav Yis- After the Divrei Chizuk, a lavish buffet Tehilim w/Mincha & Arvit and the event their miraculous victory. Her song men- raeli implored the students and their par- lunch was served followed by a grand Si- closed with Mincha. We hope to merit the tions the inhabitants of Meroz which our ents to recognize the superiority of Torah yum Mesechet where over 20 Mesechtot witnessing of the words of the Navi: ֤ וְהֵׁשִ יב לֵב־אָבֹות֙ יםעַל־ּבָנִ֔ וְלֵ֥ב ּבָנִ ֖ים עַל־אֲבֹו־..… sages in the Gemarah identify as a star learning. While science relies on external were completed by various bochurim in the תָ ֑ ם -Megilah 18a). evidence, the Torah teaches us from the 9th, 10th & 12th grades! After Kaddish at the Si)

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tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 33 COMMUNITY BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK Children Of Ancient Bukhara Reach Vermont With Their Craft uring my recent visit to a neighboring lution of the handicraft in Central Asia. Ashuro- state, beautiful Vermont, I stopped by va has set up a business, Great Silk Road Craft, to D a festival that some of my friends who sell her handcrafted works of Suzani at area art live in Vermont considered being an event fairs. She is looking forward to getting to know that should not be missed. fellow artisans in the region and spreading word The Vermont International Festival is a about her native handicrafts far and wide. multi-cultural community event sponsored Sukhrob Ziyadulloev comes from a family by the Vermont Performing Arts League. VPAL where the grandmother on the maternal line in- is a non-profit organization that has been ac- stilled her professional embroidery traditions in tive in the promotion of international music, him, as he was the only grandchild who showed and crafts since 1978. interest in the art. He grew up to be a master em- VPAL’s roots started with the formation broiderer, became a member of the “Hunarmand” of The Green Mountain Volunteers and Ver- Association of Craftsmen of Uzbekistan, received mont FolKids, two projects that have fos- several national-level prizes for his work, and tered friendship and cultural understanding opened a professional workshop in Bukhara’s Old through the arts between Vermont and peo- house in Bukhara. That scene took me all the share the dedication to the traditional Bukhari- City. It’s been four years since Sukhrob moved to ple from around the world. The Festival in- way back to my childhood and happy days an hand-embroidery from their early ages. the States, but he has not ceased practicing and cluded a show with international clothes, spent in my grandparents’ house. Zilola Ashurova is an embroiderer acclaimed improving his art. While embroidering at home, concerts, dance and music, workshops and in- Thus, I decided to meet and get to know for her extraordinary work and contribution to he not only sells his amazing embroidery online ternational foods and crafts from countries the artists who created those beautiful piec- Uzbek applied arts traditions. Growing up in Uz- around the world but also spends a lot of time such as India, Nepal, Poland, Scotland, Tur- es. Ironically, those pieces that reminded me bekistan, Zilola Ashurova was only six when she participating in art exhibitions and craft fairs. key, Russia, Greece, Ireland, Yugoslavia, Nige- of my grandma were indeed created by Bukh- used to observe her mother, aunts, and grand- Sukhrob is planning on opening an arts and crafts ria, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Canada, and arian artists. Their names are Zilola Ashurova mother working on complex Uzbek needlecraft studio in Minnesota, the state where he resides. Uzbekistan. and Sukhrob Ziyadulloev. Zilola Ashurova’s projects. The process of smaller Suzani pieces He wants to teach his art to anyone who is inter- The minute I saw “Uzbekistan” on the large wall-hanging that depicts the story from evolving into larger stunning works of art cap- ested in learning this incredible tradition. poster, I knew that I had to check out the arts masterpiece book “Boburnoma” was the cent- tured Zilola’s imagination. Noticing her curiosi- Attending such a fascinating festival, experi- presented by masters from the native land of er of attention between the visitors because ty, her mom gave Ashurova small pieces to work encing traditions from around the world, meet- my ancestors. As I approached several stalls of its fine details. Meanwhile, Sukhrob Ziya- on. The young girl was hooked. Ashurova is coming two extremely talented artists from the land designated for representatives of Uzbekistan, dulloev’s cushion covers had exquisite pat- mitted to the craft of Suzani, which, for centu- of my ancestors and learning their history. How familiar objects drew my attention. “Suzani”s terns and rainbow of colors, and visitors could ries, has been a way of chronicling history too. else could I wish to spend a weekend in chilly - large and mesmerizingly embroidered wall not pass by them easily, either. “Native handcrafts tell us everything about the November? I wish Zilola and Sukhrob great luck decorations, were hung around the stalls, and During our long conversation, I found out history, culture, traditions, even the future of the in fulfilling their dreams and hope to see them their patterns reminded me of suzanis that that even though the two artists have differ- particular nation,” she says. The motifs used in again in next year’s annual Vermont Internation- 34 my grandma used to hang on the walls in her ences in the style of embroidering, they both these works of art can be traced to the slow evo- al Festival.

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36 January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM tel.: 917-549-6145 BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK FINANCIAL All Aboard – Hopefully By Gerald Harris congestion above ground would lessen and ease the traffic and delays that plague driv- ots of New Yorkers are grumbling about ers now. the city’s deteriorating subway system, Even if the concept of Hyperloop works L and with good reason. Increasingly, trains exactly as intended, and even if costs would are becoming dirtier, more crowded, and de- be contained, and even if New York City layed, and these are just the tip of the iceberg wants to move ahead with Hyperloop, it will for the discontent. take years and probably many years until a Commuters are often blocked from getting system can be fully designed and built here. in and from getting off because some riders think Meanwhile, the city will continue mak- that the most desirable place in a subway car is ing repairs and upgrades to the transit sys- to stand by the doors; others think that holding tem the conventional way at conventional open the doors at every station, preventing the speeds and at conventional costs. If the past train from departing, is very cool. In the subways, is any guide to how this will play out, there when it rains it pours, literally, and stations get will be delays completing the various pro- flooded. Announcements are not only too loud jects as well as cost overruns. but often unintelligible because of static, trains That the city’s subway system is feeling and platforms generate offensive smells, home- aches and pains is not surprising. The first less and others lie across three seats, and there’s underground line was opened in 1904 – 36 no way to predict when a careless or unintended years after the first elevated line, the IRT, was gesture you make will rile the person next to you opened. Given its age and nonstop use, it’s to the point of becoming violent. will have to deal with in 2022 would be not $1 According to Musk, a snail moves 14 not surprising that it needs maintenance, re- If riding the subways makes you angry and billion but $1.6 billion. The interest the MTA is times faster than the speed of a convention- pairs, and upgrades. frustrated, be aware that in the coming years we required to pay for its deficit is already haunt- al tunneling machine. “We should be slight- What is surprising is that there are com- may look back at these times as the good old ing the agency. By 2022, debt service – the ly faster,” he said. muters who think higher fares are a ripoff days. Bloomberg reports that the Metropolitan amount of money the MTA will need to repay The just-completed test tunnel is just and that the system could keep function- Transportation Authority (MTA), the state agen- the interest and principal on the money it has one of the projects Musk’s Boring Company ing without ever making repairs or improve- cy in charge of running the city’s subways and already borrowed – is projected to increase by is involved with. The company was selected ments. Hopefully, this arthritic system will buses, issued a blunt warning: that unless the 26 percent to $3.3 billion. by Chicago to build a 17-mile underground get lubricants it needs to keep functioning system gets $40 billion for urgently needed re- Even these days, $3.3 billion is a lot of mon- transit system; when completed it will con- safely and effectively well into the future. pairs, upgrades, and maintenance, the system ey. Exactly how much is it? In the case of the nect downtown Chicago with O’Hare Inter- will sink into a “death spiral.” MTA’s budget, $3.3 billion is the equivalent of national Airport, the main one in the city. A Sources: amny.com; bloomberg.com; Frequent riders are wondering whether it al- 37 percent of all the fares and tolls that are col- fringe benefit of Hyperloop would be that as digitalreview.com; investopedia.com; ven- ready has. lected, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli more cars travel in underground tunnels, the turebeat.com; zerohedge.com said in October. ASAP – If Not Sooner Because revenues from ridership are lower than expected, most of the fare hikes un- THE LAW OFFICE OF MARK I. PLAINE NYC Transportation Authority President der consideration, as well as most of the in- Andy Byford said that upgrades are needed creased fees from Gov. Cuomo’s “congestion ASAP, and if the state doesn’t step up to the plate pricing” plan, would merely help to pay for an-  Experienced Matrimonial very soon the city will have to go it alone (trans- nual expenses according to Zero Hedge. In oth- lation: you and I will foot the entire bill). er words, very little would be left over to make and Family Law Attorney. SHOMER “You don’t get the billions you need by just go- the improvements and upgrades that are re- SHABBAT ing to Albany with a begging bowl,” he told exec- quired. utives at a Crain’s Magazine breakfast last month. Of course, if the MTA is forced to borrow  Fellow of the prestigious American For those who think service can’t get worse, it’s more money, the cost of servicing its debt projected that the subway will have a nearly $1 bil- would go still higher, which would leave even Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. lion deficit by 2022; just imagine what the trans- less for maintenance and upgrades. portation system will be like if that happens. Although Mayor de Blasio has dropped his Part of Gov. Cuomo’s plan to solve this prob- opposition to the idea of an increase in sub-  Over 30 years of experience in handling lem is to charge motorists entering the city’s way fares, he still has questions about its de- 37 busiest areas “congestion pricing” fees. Despite tails. all aspects of divorce: property distribution, these projected fees, Moody’s, the rating service, has downgraded the MTA’s credit rating out- Musk To The Rescue? custody, child support, maintenance, trials, look from stable to negative; Moody’s pointed out that the deteriorating service has led to re- Is it just possible that business titan and and appeals. duced ridership and therefore lower-than-ex- entrepreneur Elon Musk has an answer to pected revenues. the mass transit woes of New York and oth- Separately, the MTA will vote on raising er cities? The founder and head of Tesla and fares by four percent in January. Legislators are SpaceX, among other high-tech companies, MARK I. 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В ПОИСКАХ ИСТИНЫ КАК УГОМОНИТЬ ЙЕЦЕР А-РА? Беседа с гл. раббаем Центра «Бет Гавриэль» Имануэлом Шимоновым то из нас не ловил себя на мысли, что агрессивность и напористость, Создатель дал ежесекундно подвержен воздействию нам Тору. Кдвух взаимоисключающих друг друга на- Осознавая всю тяжесть, ложащуюся на чал: злого, коварного, завистливого, подло- «плечи», то бишь сознание человека в связи с го и, в то же самое время, доброго, настроен- присутствием в его мироощущениях и миро- ного на бескорыстие, на поддержку ближнего, восприятии негативных побуждений, мудре- даже, если необходимо идти на самопожерт- цы Талмуда столетиями были заняты поиском вование. спсобов, призванных, если и не устранить, от- В.К.: – Не затруднит ли Вас, раббай, сечь полностью этот естественный отрица- внести большую ясность об истоках про- тельный и опасный порыв человеческого су- исхождения этих двух противоположных щества, то хотя бы снизить, уменьшить его друг другу явлений в природе человека? накал, интенсивность, несущий людям массу И.Ш.: – Начну с того, что злое, недоброе бед и страданий. начало в человеке, получившее в иудаизме на- В наиболее концентрированном виде эти звание йецер а-ра, нашло своё продолжение рассматриваемого нами понятия, то оно сим- стремления еврейских мудрецов нашли отра- и в западной культуре под термином сатана, волизирует собой определённую внутреннюю жение в Талмуде, в трактате Берахот, лист 5, дьявола, нечистой силы, беса, ангела смерти нравственную силу, заданную человеку, ко- где изложены несколько следующих рекомен- и прочее. Впоследствии они нашли своё ме- торая стимулирует его ощущения, а в нашем даций: сто и в христианстве, и в исламе, перекочевав конкретном случае – способствует проявле- 1) основательное познание и изучение в несколько измененной форме опять-таки из ниям упомянутого ра, иными словами – зла и Торы; иудаизма. всех относящихся к нему прочих недобрых на- 2) ежедневное обращение к четырём от- Еврейские мудрецы убеждены, что до гре- чинаний. рывкам из Торы, имеющим место в Сидуре: хопадения первого человека, до того момента Аналогичный механизм, только с условным Шма, Исраэль, которые следует произносить пока Адам и Хава не отведали от Древа Позна- знаком «плюс», фунуционирует, когда речь за- дважды в день. ния вкус добра и зла, у него не было ни ма- ходит о йецер а-тов, т.е. добрых побуждениях Огромную стимулирующую роль в нейтра- лейших ни представлений, ни ощущений, ни, человека, заложенных также изначально в его лизации и ослаблении негативного воздей- естественно, побуждений и потребностей в природе, о чем более подробная речь пойдёт в ствия йецер а-ра на психику человека игра- обогащении или влечении к противоположно- другом нашем материале. ет его стремление к оказанию помощи и му полу и т.п. Раши писал по данному поводу: В.К.: – Когда, оглядываясь вокруг, ви- поддержки другим людям, ибо добродетель «Не было дано ему (человеку) пока не вкусили дишь и ощущаешь лавины зла, опоясо- – это лучший элексир для самовоспитания в от Древа, и вошёл в них йецер а-ра. И узнали, вавшие взаимоотношения между людьми себе любви к ближнему. Чем выше уровень 40 что хорошо, что плохо». на самых их различных уровнях, начиная этих ощущений и потребностей, тем ниже вле- Касаясь происхождения этого термина йе- от семейных и кончая межгосударствен- чение к иецер а-ра. Для наглядности напом- цер а-ра, хочу напомнить, что слово ра в пе- ными, волей-неволей задаёшься вопро- ню, что добродетель и йецер а-ра представля- реводе с иврита означает зло. Но если под сом: неужели всё так безнадёжно? Неуже- ют собой как бы два сообщающихся сосуда, а злом в западной культуре подразумевает- ли нет выхода из этого страшного засилья потому, чем выше уровень в одном, тем ниже ся антипод добру, что-то негативное, отри- взаимного неприятия между людьми, неу- опускается уровень в другом. Скажу больше, цательное в действиях человека, принося- жели по сей день нет надёжных способов не случайно существует такая уверенность, щее окружающим боль, ущерб, страдания, то с тем, чтобы хотя бы ослабить удавку это- что люди, творящие добро, пришедшие в этот в иудаизме трактовка зла носит более широ- го ужасного бича, если это данность, пре- мир именно с целью добродетели – дольше кое содержание. К примеру, в понимании из- допределённая Создателем самой приро- живут в здравии и признании окружающими. вестного современного израильского раббая де человека? В.К.: – Если иметь в виду, что краткость Элиягу Эссаса под злом в иудаизме имеется в И.Ш.: – Хочу вас сразу же утешить и успо- – сестра таланта, то точней и доходчи- виду ощущение человеком, что он «одинок», а коить, ибо не всё так безнадёжно, как вам из- вей не скажешь. Сердечная Вам благо- Вс-вышнего нет. А если и есть, то «где-то да- начально представляется, ибо Творец побес- дарность, уважаемый раббай, за убеди- леко, не рядом», в результате чего и чувства, и покоился об этом. Йецер а-ра – это вечный, тельное освещение одной из актуальных действия человека проявляются лишь сквозь неиссекаемый спутник человеческого суще- проблем иудаизма, не теряющей своей призму зла. ствования, причём у каждого он свой неповто- важности и в наш просвещенный век. Что касается слова йецер, т.е. первой части римый. А потому для того, чтобы ослабить его В.Кандинов

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ВЗГЛЯД ОТЧЕГО МЫ СТОЛЬ УПОРНО ТЯНЕМСЯ К СВОИМ НАЦИОНАЛЬНЫМ ТРАДИЦИЯМ!? Интервью члена Совета директоров центра "Бет Гавриэль" – Абрама Меирова ной раз слышны скепти- лей, оказываются более проч- ными традициями бухар- семьями, убедиться, в том, что ческие возгласы: до ка- ными и надёжными?" ских евреев? между ними возникло серьёз- Иких пор мы будем, живя В.К.: – Я не только пол- А.М.: – Возьмите, к приме- ное чувство, что не ошибают- в Америке, столь настойчиво ностью с Вами солидарен, ру, обычай "канд хури", что до- ся в своём выборе и имеют все возвращаться к тому, что было но и для подтверждения словно означает "покушать основания для создания проч- когда-то там, в далёкой Сред- этой точки зрения восполь- сахар". Молодые люди, симпа- ного союза. ней Азии? Кому нужны здесь, зуюсь материалами интер- тизирующие друг другу, наме- Следующим шагом на дан- в совершенно иной социаль- вью с известной американ- ревающиеся в случае возник- ном пути является "ширини ной и культурной среде, такие ской писательницей Ривой новения серьёзных отношений хури" – дословно "сладкое за- "пережитки" прошлого как, к Сет, опубликованными не- объединить свои судьбы, до- столье", когда уже при доста- примеру, "канд хури", "ширини давно в авторитетной газе- водят это желание до сведения точно более широком стечении хури", "пойтахт" и т.д. Не тянут те "Times". Там, в частности, родителей. И если не возника- гостей сторона невесты орга- ли нас эти национальные тра- сказано: "…сходное соци- ет с обеих сторон никаких со- низует, чаще в ресторанах, со- диции назад, в прошлое, не за- альное положение и общие мнений, то в назначенный день ответствующее мероприятие, трудняют ли они процесс на- ценности – а это и есть фун- и час родители молодого чело- являющееся предвестником шей культурной и социальной дамент азиатской традиции века и несколько ближайших скорой свадьбы. А там не за го- адаптации в новой стране? брака по расчёту или дого- родственников по договорён- рами хупа, свадебный вечер С этим вопросом мы обра- ворённости между родите- ности посещают дом девуш- одно из наиболее значимых со- тилась к члену Совета Дирек- лями – более благоприят- ки, где впервые официально бытий в жизни каждой семьи, торов Центра "Бет Гавриэль", ны для прочных отношений, уведомляют друг друга о сво- молодых людей, вступающих габбаю-раши одноименной чем случайные встречи, ём одобрительном отношении на новую стезю, их родителей. синагоги – Абраму Меирову. столь соблазнительно ре- к решению детей. В первую же, чаще после- А.М.: -Действительно, в кламируемые Голливудом и Сахар, либо конфеты явля- свадебную субботу, сторо- Америке с течением времени культурой, которая цепляет- ются как бы символом буду- на невесты организует приём наблюдается всё больший ин- ся за концепцию романтиче- щей сладкой жизни молодых, исключительно для женщин – терес среди наших соплемен- ской любви". предвестником возникновения "пой- тахт". Песнями, танца- ников к соблюдению многове- А.М.: – Наш этнос испокон надёжной семьи. Этот обычай ми, весёлым застольем, как бы ковых национальных традиций веков тянется к общинному об- несёт в себе огромный смысл. ещё раз подчёркивается вся и обычаев, включая, в частно- разу жизни, способствующему Отныне не только ближай- важность момента рождения сти, те, которые Вами упомяну- взаимоподдержке, что значи- шие родственники, но и общи- новой счастливой семьи, отда- 41 ты. Народ наш мудрый и весьма тельно облегчает, в частности, на становится свидетелем за- ется дань глубокого почтения практичный, и если мы сегод- адаптацию людей в условиях рождения новой семьи, она как женщине, как хранительнице ня наблюдаем подобного рода эмиграции. Велика здесь роль бы берёт на себя часть ответ- еврейского очага. тенденцию, то, поверьте мне, общественного мнения, всег- ственности за будущее благо- В.К.: – Имеют ли место есть основания утверждать, да способствующего укрепле- получие молодых людей. факты, когда отношения что в данном стремлении кро- нию семьи, созданию прочного С этого момента они всту- между молодыми людьми ется серьёзный резон и убеж- и надёжного дома, формиро- пают в новый статус жениха и прерываются после "канд дённость в её целесообразно- ванию добропорядочности и невесты, имеют основание с хури", "ширини хури" и не сти. приличия в отношениях меж- ведома родителей появлять- доходят до свадьбы? В.К.: – Чем Вы это объяс- ду людьми. И в Америке в силу ся вместе в общественных ме- А.М.: – Всякое случается. няете? данных причин община оказа- стах, как бы заявляя публич- Ничто не может служить гаран- А.М.: – Прежде, чем я по- лась фундаментом организа- но о своих отношениях ("ино тией прочных отношений, если пытаюсь высказать свою точку ции социальной жизни нашего канд хордан"). Период после в душе у человека нет твёрдой зрения, разрешите спросить: этноса. "канд хури" – это время, когда убеждённости в святости се- "Вы согласитесь со мной, что В.К.: – Каким образом и молодые люди, общаясь, име- мьи и глубокой привязанности к традиционно браки, заключа- почему это столь активно ют возможность более глубоко своему избраннику. 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в Америке к своим традици- ный. Более четверти рож- важна и ничем не заменима сти имеете прямое отношение ям в силу того, что стремимся дённых детей воспитывают- в жизни, в буднях челове- к организации и проведению при их помощи противостоять ся в неполных семьях. К тому ка прочная семья, надёжный подобных традиционных меро- упадку семейных ценностей, же темпы ассимиляции сре- дом, где можно с достоин- приятий, хочется пожелать од- охватившему западное обще- ди американских евреев дав- ством встретить и радостные ного: пусть они и впредь служат ство, сохранить всё то лучшее, но перешагнули пятидеся- дни, и укрыться от невзгод. тому доброму делу, которое им что веками свойственно наше- ти процентный порог. Стало Выражая Вам сердечную отведено в нашей многовеко- му этносу. быть, мы тянемся к своим благодарность, дорогой Абрам, вой историей. В.К.: – Действительно, си- традициям с твёрдым наме- за содержательную беседу, туация не из простых. В США рением ещё раз при их содей- тем более Вы по роду своей В.Кандинов, из книги каждый второй брак повтор- ствии подчеркнуть, насколько профессиональной деятельно- «Цена еврейского счастья?!»

ТОЧКА ЗРЕНИЯ ТРАМП ВЫВОДИТ ВОЙСКА ИЗ СИРИИ: МУДРОЕ РЕШЕНИЕ осле того, как пре- что каждое выводимое зидент Трамп в сво- подразделение американ- Пей обычной манере ских военных будет тут же (через Твиттер) объявил о заменяться французскими выводе американских во- военными. Иными слова- йск из Сирии, на него об- ми, властный вакуум, кото- рушился шквал негодова- рый оставил Обама в 2011 ния. Шквал не меньший, году при выводе войск из чем после односторонне- Ирака, в Сирии не повто- го выхода Америки в ок- рится. тябре этого года из Дого- Во-вторых, на наших вора по ядерным ракетам глазах начинается вопло- средней и малой дально- щаться план Трампа по сти. всеобъемлющему урегу- Но, как мы знаем, лированию конфликтов на шквал негодования по Ближнем Востоке. План поводу ядерных ракет вскоре Надеюсь, что несправедли- (операции в Персидском Зали- этот совсем неоригинальный, и утих. Но утих он только после вые обвинения Трампа в «пре- ве и Красном море). Разумеет- Трамп отнюдь не первый, кто ре- 42 того, как критики Трампа нако- дательстве союзников» и «но- ся, речь идет не только о воен- шил для достижения своих целей нец-то удосужились прочитать вогоднем подарке Ирану и но-морских силах, но и мощной применить «мирное» нефтегазо- текст Договора и удостоверить- России» скоро тоже затихнут. палубной авиации, располо- вое оружие в затянувшемся кон- ся в том, что он касается только Пример необходимо брать с женной на авианосцах. Кроме фликте. В конце 2008 года его ракет наземного базирования, России – она уже выучила свои того, авиация США, которая ба- применили русские нефтяники, и совсем не затрагивает ядер- уроки общения с Трампом, и зируется на многочисленных прекратив подачу энергоносите- ные ракеты морского, воздуш- никакой эйфории в Кремле по аэродромах на Ближнем Восто- лей в замерзающую Европу, а в ного, и космического базирова- поводу «вывода американских ке, в Турции, в Греции, и в Ита- конце 2018 года – американские ния. Вместе с тем, США имеет войск» из Сирии нет. Почему? лии как участвовала, так и бу- нефтяники, наводнив мировой не менее чем десятикратное Во-первых, из Сирии домой дет продолжать участвовать рынок энергоносителями.Бла- преимущество по отношению вернутся только две тысячи во- в сирийских операциях.Кро- годаря американским нефтяни- к российским ядерным систе- еннослужащих «наземного ба- ме того, по договоренности с кам США вышли на первое ме- мам морского и воздушного ба- зирования». НАТО, Франция расширит свое сто в мире по добыче нефти (в зирования. Истерика по этому Но ведь Сирия как была, так участие в военных операциях сентябре этого года) и природ- поводу в Америке и Европе за- и осталась зажата со всех сто- на севере Сирии и восполнит ного газа (два года назад). Экс- тихла давно, но в России этот рон как американской 6-й Фло- «пробел» из-за ухода амери- порт американских энергоноси- ход Трампа до сих пор вызыва- тилией (операции в Средизем- канских пехотинцев. При этом телей с каждым годом растет, а ет неприкрытое раздражение. ном море), так и 5-й Флотилией вывод будет происходить так, их цена – падает. Падение цены

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на нефть только с сентября этого чем и воспользовался СССР, между суннитами и шиитами, неосведомленных. Как извест- года составило уже около 40%, предложив им детально раз- которая продолжается с кон- но, Трамп приказал разрабо- а с точки максимума в 2008 году работанные методы политиче- ца VII века, разгорелась было с тать план выхода из Сирии еще цена нефти упала примерно на ского террора. Впрочем, ниче- новой силой. Но в настоящее в феврале этого года, а в апре- 70%. Падение цен на природ- го другого от России, которая время отсутствие нефтяных су- ле этот план был частично рас- ный газ с 2006 года продолжает- изобрела политический террор перприбылей вынуждает му- секречен и обнародован. ся непрерывно и составило уже в XIX веке, никто и не ожидал. сульман искать альянсы, кото- Неожиданной «жертвой» вы- около 75%. Курды, разбросанные по тер- рые ранее считались просто из вода американской пехоты из Эти экономические резуль- риториям четырех стран, тра- области фантастики. Мусульма- Сирии оказался министр обо- таты приводят не только к хо- диционно считаются союзника- не-сунниты объединились с Из- роны США Маттис. Как извест- рошо заметным для всех аме- ми США. Но не стоит забывать, раилем и США против мусуль- но, генерал Маттис – один из риканцев снижениям цен на что движение курдов в течение ман-шиитов Ирака, правящей самых одаренных боевых ге- бензоколонках, но и к стратеги- долгого времени возглавляли верхушки Сирии, и России. нералов современности. Он, ческим изменениям ситуации коммунисты, которых поддер- Затяжной конфликт в Сирии как и генерал Паттон до него, на Ближнем Востоке. живал Советский Союз, и тер- привел к тому, что, как это ча- прекрасно владеет метода- Мусульманский мир, поте- рористическая инфраструктура сто случается, среди противо- ми военной тактики и воен- рявший влияние и находив- курдов во многом создана с по- борствующих сторон уже прак- ной стратегии, но не приемлет шийся в длительном упадке по- мощью СССР. Следует ли напо- тически не осталось «хороших гражданские методы решения сле поражения под Веной 11-12 минать, что основной полити- парней». Всем известен слу- военных задач. Боевой гене- сентября 1683 года, в начале ХХ ческой силой курдов до сих пор чай, когда во времена прези- рал Маттис не смог смириться с века получил неожиданную от- является марксистско-ленин- дента Обамы группа боевиков тем, что победа над исламским срочку. Сначала, в 1908 году, ская Рабочая партия Курдиста- в Сирии, поддерживаемая Пен- терроризмом будет завоевана была найдена нефть в Иране, на (которая после включения ее тагоном, воевала с группой бо- инновациями американских ин- затем в Ираке в 1927 году, и в в 2003 году в список террори- евиков в той же Сирии, поддер- женеров, а не профессиональ- Саудовской Аравии в 1938 году. стических организаций уже не- живаемой ЦРУ. ной и хорошо обученной арми- Заметим, что многовековая по- сколько раз поменяла назва- Трамп в создавшейся си- ей, и решил выйти на пенсию. теря позиций мусульманского ние, пытаясь замести следы). туации сделал единственно Что ж, пожелаем нашим пар- мира в экономической, полити- Но инновации американских правильный выбор – отвести ням благополучно вернуться ческой, и военной сферах яви- инженеров (такие, как сланце- американских парней из-под домой, а генералу Маттису по- лось тем фоном, который при- вая нефть) приводят к тому, что удара и погасить пламя кон- желаем в Новом Году вдохно- вел в конце-концов к созданию столетняя временная отсрочка, фликта с помощью нефтега- вения для своих мемуаров. А современного Израиля. данная мусульманскому миру зового оружия. вот России и ее друзьям в Ира- Нефтяной адреналин привел Ближнего Востока, подходит к Вывод американской пехо- не, Сирии и Венесуэле в Новом к созданию баснословно бога- концу. После обнаружения неф- ты из Сирии готовился давно, и Году на приятные сюрпризы на- тых мусульманских королевств, ти на Ближнем Востоке война явился сюрпризом только для деяться не следует. 43 НЕТАНИЯГУ ВЕРЕН СВОИМ НЕПОКОЛЕБИМЫМ ПРИНЦИПАМ нна Райва: Ситуация на Биньямин Нетаниягу: Я ду- именно это. Большая часть ди- Биньямин Нетаниягу: Ко- границе с Ливаном и дей- маю, в "Хизбалле" прекрасно версионных туннелей разруше- нечно! Они знают, как мы от- Аствия "Хизбаллы". Со- понимают, что может их ожи- на. И обратите внимание – они ветим на их попытки по нам гласно резолюции 1701 Сов- дать, если начнется война. И не не реагируют. Почему не реаги- ударить, проникнуть на терри- беза ООН, боевики "Хизбаллы" случайно они там сейчас мол- руют? Потому что они знают, ка- торию Израиля или обстрелять должны находиться не на на- чат. Мы лишили их самого глав- кова будет наша реакция. Если нас ракетами. Кстати, я не ду- шей границе, а гораздо север- ного оружия – штурмовых тун- "Хизбалла" будет действовать маю, что они точно себе пред- нее – в районе Литани. Получа- нелей. Мы еще не закончили против нас, она получит ответ- ставляют, какова будет наша ется, что мы вспомнили об этом эту работу, но основную часть ный удар такой силы, который реакция. Я делаю все, чтобы только когда они начали пред- уже выполнили. Когда мы дого- она даже представить себе не они этого как раз и не знали, но ставлять для нас конкретную ворились о прекращении огня может. мы ответим. угрозу в районе границы. Воз- в Газе, я говорил о том, что нам Дмитрий Дубов: Включая Дмитрий Дубов: Мы уже можно ли, что Израиль более не предстоит выполнить ряд обо- удар по территории к северу не раз брали у вас интервью сдерживает "Хизбаллу"? ронных задач. 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последовательно об- Иерусалима – это жерт- суждаете тему иран- ва? ской угрозы. В продол- Биньямин Нетаниягу: жение этой темы – наш Иерусалим не будет раз- хороший друг, самый делен. Я не буду его раз- лучший американский делять. Я не намерен эва- президент для Израиля куировать поселения. Я Дональд Трамп заявля- уже говорил об этом. Но ет о намерении вывести важнее всего для меня войска из Сирии, что в – следующее: достиг- итоге приводит к соз- нем ли мы договоренно- данию шиитской оси от стей с палестинцами или Тегерана через Бейрут к нет, в любом случае за Дамаску. Иными слова- обеспечение безопасно- ми – иранское влияние сти на всем пространстве от этого только возрас- от реки Иордан до Сре- тает... дачи и продолжим делать все ко не согласиться с Трампом диземного будет отвечать Из- Биньямин Нетаниягу: Я бе- необходимое, чтобы себя за- – так же, как в свое время вы раиль. В противном случае эти седовал с президентом Трам- щитить. не согласились с позицией территории перейдут под кон- пом и с госсекретарем Помпео. Анна Райва: "Сделка века". Обамы? троль радикальных ислами- Я услышал от них о намерении Никки Хейли в своем послед- Биньямин Нетаниягу: Пре- стов: это будет ХАМАС, Иран США выйти из Сирии. Пока это нем выступлении в Совбезе жде всего, когда я ознаком- или ИГИЛ. Ровно это и произо- только планы, нет четких дат и ООН произнесла фразу, ко- люсь с этой инициативой, тогда шло, когда мы вышли из Газы и понимания, как именно это бу- торая лично меня сильно и смогу на нее отреагировать. из Ливана. Подобного сценария дет осуществлено. У американ- встревожила. Она сказала: Это произойдет после того, как я не допущу. Я говорил об этом цев есть другие возможности и "Израилю придется пожерт- она будет опубликована. открыто и с Обамой, и с Трам- инструменты влияния в регио- вовать большим, чем пале- Анна Райва: Вам неизвест- пом, и с его посланниками. Вы не. Мы в любом случае будем стинцам". Что это значит? Вы ны подробности этого пла- меня спросили – могу ли я пой- продолжать защищать себя наверняка в курсе содержа- на? ти на компромисс? Есть вещи, собственными силами от лю- ния плана Трампа, который Биньямин Нетаниягу: Сей- по которым компромисса быть бых угроз, включая и этот рай- вскоре должен быть опубли- час много разного говорят, но не может. Например, по вопро- он. Без всякой связи с при- кован. Будете ли вы готовы пока еще не представлено офи- сам нашей безопасности, ста- сутствием американских сил пойти на подобные жертвы? циального решения. тусе поселений и статусе Иеру- здесь–мы выполняли свои за- И если нет, будет ли вам лег- Дмитрий Дубов: Раздел салима. 44 НУ И НУ! ЭХУДУ БАРАКУ НЕ ТЕРПИТСЯ, ХОТЯ ОН И НЕ БЕЗ ДЕЛА! ывший премьер-министр на выборах", – объявил Барак. из предпосылки, что они не воз- Бывший премьер объявил, и министр обороны Изра- Затем он не исключил самого главят этот блок. что подобный блок сможет сва- Биля, отставной главковерх, себя как лидера такого масшта- Барак назвал партии, кото- лить Нетаниягу, "Израиль свер- ныне 76-летний Эхуд Барак, ска- ба: "Конечно, я могу его возгла- рые в первую очередь должны нет с темного пути национа- зал в интервью новостной служ- вить. Я уже побеждал Нетания- присутствовать в таком блоке – лизма, расизма и коррупции и бе телеканала "Кешет" (бывш. 2 гу на выборах, но нельзя, чтобы "Сионистский лагерь" (то есть встанет на путь истинного сио- канал), что нынешнего премье- моя личность стала непремен- "Авода" и "ха-Тнуа"), новые пар- низма, на путь Жаботинского, ра, Биньямина Нетаниягу, мож- ным условием для создания по- тии Бени Ганца и Моше Яалона, Бен-Гуриона, Бегина и Рабина». но победить при определенных добного блока",–объяснил быв- а также "дополнительные струк- В "Ликуде" на это отреагиро- условиях. "Если в левоцентрист- ший премьер, а ныне торговец туры", которые сообща смогут вали следующим образом: "На- ском лагере сформируется пар- лечебной марихуаной, добавив, "произвести переворот в Изра- род выпнул Барака с билетом в тийный блок, во главе которого что, так или иначе, главам этих иле". Он не упомянул ни партию один конец, этот самый неудач- встанет человек, способный как партий нужно отказаться от сво- "Еш атид", ни МЕРЕЦ, ни поли- ный премьер-министр в исто- выиграть выборы, так и возгла- его "эго" и по крайней мере на тически инертную партию "Кула- рии Израиля увидит нынешние вить государство, то он победит вступительном этапе исходить ну". выборы только по телевизору".

44 January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM tel.: 917-549-6145 BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK RUSSIAN SECTION | РУССКИЙ РАЗДЕЛ Редактор раздела – В.Кандинов | Редактор религиозной части - рав И.Шимонов ЭХУД БАРАК ПРИ ДЕЛЕ: ТОРГУЕТ МАРИХУАНОЙ ывший премьер-министр, производства "лечебной" мариху- ся доказанный потенциал в деле министр обороны и началь- аны – от выращивания конопли до помощи больным во всем мире Бник Генштаба Эхуд Барак производства из нее препаратов и улучшения их состояния" и что устроился на работу в компанию по стандарту IMC-GAP, которые "компания, к руководству которой "Интеркьюр", которая в эти дни могут продаваться в израильских он счастлив принадлежать, пол- расширяет свою деятельность. аптеках и экспортироваться в дру- ностью готова к прорыву на новые Отделения этой израильской ком- гие страны. рынки". пании, основанной в 2000 году, нахо- По сведениям израильской В свою очередь, владельцы дятся в нескольких странах, включая прессы, Эхуд Барак назначен компании сообщили, что "способ- США и Канаду. До сих пор она зани- Недавно "Интеркьюр" объя- председателем совета директо- ности Эхуда Барака и его междуна- малась в основном выпуском раз- вил о приобретении израильской ров компании с 10-часовой рабо- родные связи помогут руководству личных терапевтических неинвазив- компании "Канндок", занимаю- чей неделей и зарплатой в разме- в воплощении планов и в превра- ных устройств – например, аппарата щейся сбытом конопли для меди- ре 35 тысяч шекелей. щении в одну из ведущих компа- RESPeRATE, "понижающего давле- цинских целей. Эта компания об- Эхуд Барак объявил по это- ний в мире по производству "ме- ние без помощи лекарств". ладает лицензией на всю цепочку му случаю, что "у конопли имеет- дицинской" конопли".

КНИЖНАЯ ПОЛКА И СВОЕВРЕМЕННО, И ПОУЧИТЕЛЬНО К выходу книги доктора экономических наук, профессора Аркадия Завулунова «Самородки наяву: бухарско-еврейская молодёжь завоёвывает Америку». Нью-Йорк, 2018, 264 стр. оиск маститого ученого, на- крикнуть на всё непочатое расте- современного хай-тека из числа весьма непростая задача: убе- меревающегося сказать лившееся у его ног пространство: наиболее заметных молодых лю- дить своих героев в том, что от- Пвеское слово в области на- «Ура! Эврика! Наконец-то!» дей бухарских евреев, сумевших ныне, благодаря своим успехам , учной публицистики, чреват, хотя Не припоминаю, что при всём со всей ответственностью успеш- они принадлежат не только себе, и одной, но очень важной сложно- обилии литературы, выходящей но заявить о себе на притязатель- своим семьям, но и общине в це- стью, даже, скажем, определён- из под пера ученых и журнали- ном американском рынке труда. лом, поскольку их живительный ной опасностью. Выбор пробле- стов, принадлежащих к нашей Идея стоила того, посколь- пример должен стать действен- мы, в которой он предполагает о общине, была хотя бы одна кни- ку речь шла о поиске, буквально ным катализатором для возбуж- себе заявить. Проблемы, априо- га, посвященная молодежной те- по крупицам, талантливых моло- дения энергии широких слоёв ри способной привлечь к себе вн- матике. При том, что, касаясь это дых людей, сумевших занять до- нашей молодёжи, способных по- мание огромной аудитории, ибо проблемы, очень важно напра- статочно высокие позиции в са- вторить замечательный триум- 45 поднятые в ней вопросы настоль- вить луч света на вопросы, име- мых различных сферах трудовой фальный путь героев этой книги. ко остры и злободневны, что не ющие колоссальное социальное деятельности, включая финансо- Следует отдать должное Арка- могут оставить равнодушными звучание: вероятное будущее на- вую область, компьютерные тех- дию Завулунову, его настойчиво- даже самых отрешенных от дей- шего этноса не только на амери- нологии, врачевание, и ставшие сти, великой дипломатичности, ствительности людей. канской земле, но и в глобальном тем самым подспудно гордостью ибо, набравшись колоссально- Аркадий Завулунов наткнул- масштабе, поскольку динамич- нашей немногочисленной аме- го терпения, он убедил всех сво- ся, скажем так, на свою золотую ность развития современных ин- риканской общины. Я намеренно их героев в процессе работы над россыпь не в одночасье, а путём фраструктур, их мобильность в подчёркиваю «ставших подспуд- книгой, что они обязаны снять с длительного визуального и ло- условиях глобализации обще- но гордостью» общины, потому себя завесу таинственности, по- гического наблюдения за много- ственного производства ныне что люди эти по нутру своему пре- делиться своим опытом, настро- гранными социальными процес- беспрецедентны. дельно скромные, не любящие ив тем самым большие пласты сами, происходящими в нашей Ощущая это, автор книги на- фанфар и света рамп, предпочи- одарённых молодых людей идти общине на протяжение послед- правил свои усилия именно в тающие находиться в тени, а по- на «штурм» великой и благодар- них 20-25-ти лет на американ- данное русло, сделав тем самым тому ни их имена, ни тем более ной Америки. Нет никаких сомне- ской земле. И в один прекрасный первый очень важный шаг в це- успешные дела широкой публике ний, что книга Аркадия Завулуно- момент, его осенила великолеп- лях высвечивания уникальных и не известны. ва представляет в этой части своё ная идея, позволившая мысленно талантливых самородков в сфере Перед автором книги стояла веское и авторитетное слово. tel.: 917-549-6145 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 45 РУССКИЙ РАЗДЕЛ | RUSSIAN SECTION BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK Редактор раздела – В.Кандинов | Редактор религиозной части - рав И.Шимонов

Но не только эта позитивная ных вариантах повышения сво- зью молодых самородков, в чис- тенциал позволил им не только сторона творческой задумки про- ей научной и трудовой квали- ло которых вошло первых девять подняться на неимоверную соци- фессора Аркадия Завулунова фикации. Причём, прежде чем героев, чей путь становления на альную высоту, но и показать, на привлекает наше внимание. Фа- обратиться непосредственно к очень не простой, подчас камени- что способен небольшой этнос, була его книги, её фактический освещению каменистого пути, стой американской почве оказал- оказавшийся в благоприятных об- материал дает нам основание по которым его герои поднима- ся столь успешным. Успешным в щественных условиях. подчеркнуть, что в небольшом бу- лись в гору, автор рисует много- силу того, что напористость, це- Наш долг, долг каждой се- харско-еврейском этносе, став- ликую картину состояния амери- леустремленность, поддержка мьи, родителей, общины не дать шем по воле судьбы одним из канской экономики, социальной родных и близких и, конечно, бес- уйти этой энергии в песок, исчез- ярких проявлений пестрой аме- атмосферы, особенностей моло- спорные индивидуальные спо- нуть в упущенных возможностях, риканской этнической мозаики дёжной среды, с одной стороны, собности в конечном результате в нерассмотренных и неподсти- (50 тыс. человек в Нью-Йорке, на- способствующих успеху этого обернулись личным триумфом. мулированных талантах. Книга считывающем 8,5 млн. жителей, восхождения, а с другой сторо- Аркадий Ильич тем самым ос- Аркадия Завулунова призывает т.е. капля в море), заложен колос- ны, убедительно показыыает ветил путь, движение по кото- именно к этому, благодаря чему сальный неисчерпаемый потен- сколь нелёгок этот процесс, ка- рому дает возможность, прежде она не только чрезвычайно своев- циал. кие он таит опасности и препят- всего, и ему самому и другим ав- ременно становится достоянием Книга насыщена помимо все- ствия. торам-энтузиастам, неумолимо нашей широкой общественности, го богатым фактическим матери- Уникальность авторского твор- разрабатывая эту золотую жилу, но и социально значимой, акту- алом, овладение которым даёт ческого замысла заключатся в представить обществу массу дру- альной для прикладного исполь- возможность читателю получить том, что он как бы лишь приот- гих замечательных имён, чей на- зования. чёткие представления о возмож- крыл завесу над целой кладе- учный, деловой, творческий по- В.Кандинов

ТОЛЬКО ТАК ИЗРАИЛЬ ЖЕСТКО ОТВЕТИЛ РОССИИ оссийская Федерация и Из- но не подтвердил нанесение ави- раиль очередной раз ссорят- аударов по целям в Сирии, под- Рся, сразу после потепления чёркивает Die Zeit. Министерство отношений. Последние авиауда- обороны Израиля лишь сообщи- ры израильских ВВС по сирийской ло, что израильская система про- территории привели к очередно- тивовоздушной обороны среаги- му росту напряжённости в отно- ровала на «ракету класса «земля шениях двух стран, пишет Die Zeit. — воздух», выпущенную с сирий- Как отмечает немецкое издание, ской территории». Россия обвинила еврейское госу- Удар по Сирии 25 декабря на- 46 дарство в нарушении суверените- нес Израиль: об этом сообщает AP та Сирии, на что, правда, получила со ссылкой на израильский источ- чёткий ответ: «свои красные ли- ник в силовых структурах. Собе- нии Израиль будет защищать седник агентства заявил, что удар везде». пасами и трое сирийских военных угроза» двум пассажирским само- был нанесен по иранской терро- Израиль ответил России на об- получили ранения. При этом ПВО лётам и зданием. ристической инфраструктуре. винения в нарушении суверени- Сирии сумело сбить большинство Премьер-министр Израиля Речь идет о трёх объектах, исполь- тета Сирии: «Российская Феде- выпущенных ракет, уточняет Die Биньямин Нетеньяху, однако, от- зуемых для переправки оружия рация обвинила Израиль в том, Zeit. верг обвинения российской сто- террористической организаци«- что своими авиаударами тот Авиаудары Израиля по си- роны. «Я заявлял, что мы не Хизбалла». нарушил суверенитет Сирии. рийской территории — это «гру- стесняемся делать то, что тре- Израильский представитель Ответ же гласил: свои красные бое нарушение суверенитета Си- буется, и делаем то, что не- подтвердил, что в результате опе- линии Израиль будет защищать рии», заявили в Министерстве обходимо», — написал у себя в рации уничтожены системы ПВО везде», — сообщает издание. иностранных дел России. В свою Twitter Нетаньяху. По его словам, Сирии в районе Дамаска. На днях израильская авиация очередь Минобороны Российской Израиль «чётко отстаивает свои Из сообщения AP не ясно, о ка- нанесла удары по целям вбли- Федерации назвало действия Ие- красные линии в Сирии и на ких уничтоженных системах ПВО зи Дамаска, в результате которых русалима «провокационными», из- всех других направлениях». Сирии идет речь. Возможно по- был повреждён склад с боепри- за которых была создана «прямая До сих пор Израиль официаль- страдал российский С- 300.

46 January 3, 2019 | 26 Tevet 5779 WWW.BUKHARIANJEWISHLINK.COM tel.: 917-549-6145 BUKHARIAN JEWISH LINK RUSSIAN SECTION | РУССКИЙ РАЗДЕЛ Редактор раздела – В.Кандинов | Редактор религиозной части - рав И.Шимонов ЗА ЧТО БОРОЛИСЬ, НА ТО И НАПОРОЛИСЬ! ногочисленные эксперты РФ, Москвы. Российский эксперт также не кричавшие о полном закры- исключает, что появление сообщения Мтии неба Сирии от ВВС Изра- вызвано стремлением и заинтересо- иля набрали в рот воды. ванностью израильских средств массо- Все мы помним браваду горе вой информации успокоить население: специалистов о 100% защите сил Аса- мол, видите, мы летаем и никого не сби- да. вают, значит, страна в безопасности. Вот примеры заголовков времен Леонков без указания источника от- поставки комплексов С 300: метил, что, несмотря на решение Мо- — С-300 в Сирии: кардинальная сквы о приостановке сотрудничества с смена матрицы — РИА Новости; Израилем по координации действий в — С-300 ПРОТИВ F-35: ПОЗОР воздушном пространстве Сирии, воен- ЦАХАЛА В НЕБЕ СИРИИ; ные двух стран совместно контролиру- — Вести.Ru: Сирийские С-300 к ют ситуацию. бою готовы; «Все на границах с Израилем «про- — Кошмар для Израиля: за пульт Это малая часть пафосных заявле- обвинения Израиля в причастности к сматривается». Известно, откуда он российских С-300 в Сирии; ний «военспецов». гибели Ил-20 лишь прикрыли реальных мог залетать (по всей видимости, са- — С-300 в Сирии усилят систе- Последний удар ЦАХАЛ, по иран- виновников, которых искать надо среди молет ВВС Израиля) – со стороны сво- мами ПВО Поляна Д-4; ским боевикам в Сирии показал реаль- своих союзников. ей территории или со стороны Ливана — Пушков рассказал о решаю- ную расстановку сил в регионе. Помимо Все на что способны комментато- или вообще со стороны моря – все это щей роли российских С-300; этого — это реальный удар по прода- ры РФ, объясняя провал действитель- контролируется. Наши комплексы в лю- — С-300 против F-35: позор ЦА- жам вышеуказанных комплексов. но хороших комплексов С-300 — сето- бом случае видят все эти «залетающие» ХАЛА в небе Сирии больно ударил; За что боролись, на то и напоро- вать на то, что они пока не установлены. цели», — цитирует Леонкова издание. — Первый пошел: С-300 сби- лись. Аналитики РФ настолько бестол- С-300 действительно прекрасное Леонков усматривает странность в ла первый самолет ВВС Израиля в ковые, что и в голову не могут взять, что изобретение еврейских инженеров в молчании сирийского государственно- небе; с приличными странами России зади- СССР, но оно уже морально устарело. го информационного агентства и дру- — Захват и уничтожение: С-300 раться не стоит. Израиль многократно В «Московском комсомольце» дал гих официальных средств массовой отразили «массированный ракет- говорил, что Москва дружит не с теми. комментарий один из немногих выска- информации арабской республики по ный удар»… Вместо того, чтоб совместно с Израи- завшихся — эксперт по вооружениям поводу возможной атаки ВВС Израиля — С-300 в Сирии сбили самолет лем бороться с террором, горячие го- Алексей Леонков. на объекты «Хизбаллы». Израиля; ловы решили посадить себя в лужу. По мнению Леонкова, появление со- «Это еще раз убеждает меня в том, — Советские С-300 оставили Сбитый сирийцами российские во- общения «радиостанции «Кан Бет» яв- что это типичный информационный жалкие остатки от израильских ра- енный самолёт ИЛ-20 — глупые и бес- ляется ничем иным, как прощупыва- «вброс» на предмет прощупывания», — кет; смысленные смерти. И неадекватные нием возможной реакции Дамаска и делает вывод российский эксперт. 47 СИРИЙСКАЯ ОПЕРАЦИЯ СТАЛА ДОСТОЯНИЕМ ГЛАСНОСТИ ечером в среду, 26 дека- церов. бригадный генерал и два пол- ник, бывшего офицера армии бря, со ссылкой на источ- На этом фоне в социальных ковника. Асада. Вник в сирийской оппози- сетях распространились слухи В Тегеране не подтвержда- Этот источник назвал следу- ции, который в прошлом был о том, что погиб командир под- ют сообщения о гибели в Сирии ющие цели, атакованные изра- высокопоставленным офице- разделения «Аль-Кудс» Корпуса иранских офицеров. ильскими ВВС вечером 25 дека- ром армии Сирии, была рас- стражей Исламской революции Сайт Nziv публикует уточнен- бря 2018 года: пространена информация о генерал-майор Касем Сулей- ные данные о том, какие цели 1) Сабура (к западу от Да- том, что в результате израиль- мани. Этот слух усилился после были атакованы в окрестностях маска) – уничтожен склад ра- ского авиаудара по исследова- того, как многие отметили от- Дамаска вечером 25 декабря. кет «Фаджар-5» иранского про- тельскому центру в Джумрайе, сутствие Сулеймани на похоро- Публикация проиллюстрирова- изводства (дальность до 75 км), где ранее разрабатывали био- нах Махмуда Хашеми Шахруди, на картами, на которых указа- располагавшийся рядом с шос- логическое и химическое ору- считавшегося преемником ая- ны цели, по которым были нане- се Бейрут-Дамаск, который ох- жие, были убиты 17 офицеров и толлы Хаменеи. Но сирийские сены удары. 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ты предназначались для «Хиз- баллы»; 2) склад химического ору- жия, располагавшийся непода- леку от штаба 4-й дивизии; 3) Дарайя (к юго-западу от Дамаска) – уничтожен склад во- оружений для «Хизбаллы», рас- полагавшийся неподалеку от государственной больницы; 4) Хан аш-Шейх (к юго-запа- ду от Дамаска и от Дарайи) – на- несен удар по позициям 137- го артиллерийского дивизиона (7-я дивизия), основной удар по позициям 115-го батальона, ра- кеты которого были нацелены на Израиль; 5) Ферма к юго-востоку от позиций 137-го дивизиона, при- надлежавшая «генерально- Дамаска (в 19:45) совершил по- что вследствие этой атаки лишь 25 декабря нанес серию ракет- му командованию Народного садку самолет Boeing 747 иран- трое сирийских солдат были ра- ных ударов по целям в Сирии. фронта освобождения Палести- ской гражданской авиакомпа- нены. Согласно указанному источни- ны» Ахмада Джибриля, на ко- нии Fars Air Qeshm, который, Москва осудила действия ку, целями атак было пресече- торой иранцами был построен вероятно, доставил в Сирию во- Израиля. Министерство обо- ние поставок оружия «Хизбал- оружейный склад; енное оборудование или воо- роны РФ заявило, что изра- ле». С этой целью удары были 6) Аль-Димас (северо-за- ружения. Ранее неоднократно ильская атака поставила под нанесены по нескольким скла- паднее Дамаска, около грани- сообщалось, что гражданские угрозу некие два гражданских дам в трех пунктах, где дей- цы с Ливаном) – учебный центр самолеты этой иранской авиа- авиарейса в Дамаске и Бейру- ствовали иранские силы. Кроме и база иранских сил и «Хизбал- компании осуществляют пере- те. По данным сайта FlightStats, того, были атакованы батареи лы»; возки военных грузов. вечером 25 декабря в междуна- сирийских ПВО, пытавшиеся 7) Катана (к югу от Аль-Дима- Сообщалось также, что це- родном аэропорту Дамаска со- противодействовать израиль- са, недалеко от границы с Лива- лью атаки могла быть делега- вершили посадку два граждан- ским ВВС. ном) – штаб 10-й сирийской ди- ция «Хизбаллы», прибывшая в ских самолета: W5 142 Mahan Тот же источник отметил, что визии; Дамаск из Бейрута примерно в Air (из Тегерана) – в 21:00, 6Q Россия не выполнила своих обя- Джумрайя (к западу от Да- 16:00, чтобы сесть на иранский 542 Cham Wings Airlines (из Ба- зательств: иранские силы про- маска) – военный исследова- самолет и отправиться в Теге- сры) – в 22:45. В тот же вечер, с должают активно действовать в 48 тельский центр, где ранее раз- ран на похороны умершего 24 21:00 до 22:05, в международ- Сирии на удалении менее 80 км рабатывали биологическое и декабря иранского высокопо- ном аэропорту в Бейруте совер- от израильской границы. Изра- химическое оружие; ставленного чиновника Хашеми шили посадки восемь граждан- иль официально не брал на себя 9) международный аэропорт Шахруди. Сирийская оппози- ских самолетов, прибывших из ответственность за удар по це- Дамаска – уничтожены партия ция утверждала, что некоторые ОАЭ, Катара, Египта, Нигерии, лям в Сирии вечером 25 декабря оружия, только что доставлен- члены этой делегации были ра- Великобритании, Кипра. Судя 2018 года. Однако премьер-ми- ного из Ирана, и склад вооруже- нены. Ассоциированный с «Хиз- по имеющейся информации, нистр Биньямин Нетаниягу во ний; баллой» ливанский телеканал удары по целям в окрестностях время торжественной церемо- 10) Аль-Таль (к северу от Да- «Аль-Маядин» опровергал эти Дамаска были нанесены между нии присвоения офицерских маска) – атакован военный за- сообщения. 21:30 и 22:00. О каких двух пас- званий очередным выпускни- вод. Официальный Дамаск воз- сажирских самолетах заявляет кам курсов военных летчиков 26 Ранее сообщалось также об ложил на Израиль ответствен- минобороны РФ, неясно? декабря дал понять, что ЦАХАЛ ударах по штабу 68-й сирий- ность за удары по целям в В ночь на четверг, 27 дека- действовал и продолжает в на- ской бригады.В публикациях из- окрестностях Дамаска вечером бря, агентство Associates Press стоящее время действовать в раильских СМИ отмечалось, что 25 декабря. При этом командо- сообщило со ссылкой на офи- Сирии, чтобы не допустить по- удар удар был нанесен через вание армии Сирии заявляло, циальный источник в израиль- ставок вооружений «Хизбалле» несколько часов после того, как что большинство израильских ских силовых структурах, что и пресекать действия иранских в международном аэропорту ракет было сбито, утверждая, ЦАХАЛ действительно вечером военных в этой стране.

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КТО МЫ, КАКИЕ МЫ ЖИТЕЙСКАЯ МУДРОСТЬ О ЕВРЕЯХ 1.Еврей такой же, как и вся- на, Михаила Жванецкого, Ле- кий другой человек, только в онида Утесова, Марка Берне- большей степени. Арнольд Фо- са, литературу без Ильи Ильфа, стер Исаака Бабеля, Евгения Швар- 2. Евреи добиваются пре- ца, Василия Гроссмана? А про- восходства лишь потому, что славленная советская песня? им отказано в равенстве. Ведь она большей частью сочи- Макс Нордау нена евреями. “Катюша”, “Рус- 3. Пессимизм – это ро- ское поле”, “Песня о Днепре” скошь, которую евреи не мо- — давно уже стали народны- гут себе позволить. ми песнями. Но ведь у них есть Голда Меир свои авторы: Матвей Блантер, 4. Еврей должен быть зо- Ян Френкель, Марк Фрадкин. А лотом, чтобы сойти за сере- дворницкими ломами, распи- предпринимательство? Роль евреи-ученые — физики и ма- бро. нали и убивали, наверное, все- евреев в революции велика, но тематики? Абрам Йоффе, Ле- Леон Харрисон ми способами, которые толь- все же вряд ли сопоставима с онид Канторович, Лев Ландау, 5. Я вам больше скажу: ко изобрела палаческая мысль ролью русских. Сыграв боль- Яков Френкель и многие-мно- даже открытие Америки фи- народов Европы и Азии. Поче- шую роль в революции они, гие другие… нансировали еврейские бан- му? На этот вопрос уже не одно спустя несколько десятилетий, Господа националисты, киры. поколение пытается ответить. помогли от коммунистической знайте, что гордость нашей ПВО Мордехай Ричлер Находят причины социальные, власти избавиться. Оба раза — ракетный комплекс С-300 — 6. Евреи – народ пугливый. экономические, религиозные. они лишь помогли тем же рус- тоже был создан евреем (Львом Девятнадцать веков христи- Историки любят объяснять ским, однако и то, и другое им Вениаминовичем Люльевым)? анской любви расстроили их явления одной лишь “конкрет- умудрились поставить в вину. Впрочем, для того, чтобы опи- нервы. но-исторической” ситуацией. Во время войны евреи “за- сать, пусть даже очень кратко, Изрейел Зангвилл Да, можно сказать, что черносо- щищали Ташкент”? Ташкент заслуги евреев перед Россией, 7. За все, что делает хри- тенцы ненавидели евреев, по- и Ашхабад, если уж на то по- потребуется издать многотом- стианин, он отвечает лично. тому что видели в евреях-тор- шло, “защищали” представите- ную книгу. Только антисемит, За все, что делает еврей, от- говцах сильных конкурентов. ли многих народов, и русских, наверное, даже прочтя дюжи- вечают все евреи. Можно сказать, что антисеми- украинцев там было ничуть не ну филосемитских книг, най- Анна Франк тизм, например, Достоевского, меньше. дет-таки повод обвинить евре- 8. Чтобы гарантировать Шарапова, Пуришкевича был Почему забывают антисеми- ев хотя бы в том, что из крана не ему мученичество, Бог ро- вызван впечатлением от пораз- ты очевидные заслуги еврей- течет вода. 50 дил своего сына евреем. ительного, невероятного успеха ского народа перед Россией? Евреи – народ особенный, Станислав Ежи Лец евреев, в конце XIX века начав- Вспомним, что пусть не за две- что тут говорить; впрочем, как 9. Если ты живешь в ших стремительно осваивать сти, но за последние сто лет и все другие народы, каждый Нью-Йорке, то, будь ты хоть не только коммерцию и банков- вряд ли можно найти народ, ко- на свой лад. Эта наша особен- сто раз католик, ты все рав- ское дело, но и медицину, юри- торый внес в русскую культуру ность подталкивает неевре- но еврей. спруденцию, печать и т.д. Не больший вклад (не считая, раз- ев видеть в нас замечательных Ленни Брюс вытеснят ли оборотистые евреи умеется, собственно русских и умников, книгочеев и делова- 10. Каждая страна имеет “беззащитных” русских? (Как украинцев). ров. Наш коллективный раз- таких евреев, каких заслужи- видим, не вытеснили.) Но до- Можно ли представить наш ум частенько приводят в при- вает. статочно ли этих объяснений? кинематограф без Дзиги Вер- мер: ”Евреи – они умные!”, и мы Карл Эмиль Францос Отчего русские националисты това, Михаила Ромма, Фаи- сами почти готовы в это пове- в большинстве своем стали ан- ны Раневской, Зиновия Гердта, рить. Как будто нет среди нас Евреи действительно из- тисемитами? Евреи “продали театр без Соломона Михоэл- дураков, верхоглядов и откро- бранный народ. По крайней Россию”? Кому и зачем?! са, Александра Таирова, Адоль- венных тупиц, составляющих мере, нет другого народа, пред- Евреи организовали револю- фа Шапиро, Марка Захарова, изрядную часть потомков Яако- ставителей которого бы с такой цию? Но разве еврейским ком- музыку без Якова Зака, Льва ва. Но представители иных пле- охотой вешали, сжигали, трави- мерсантам были выгодны наци- Оборина, Давида Ойстраха, мён упрямо придерживаются ли газами, забивали на смерть онализация и запрет на частное эстраду без Аркадия Райки- своего заблуждения.

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