Do you have time for makeup? Do you find yourself so busy in the morning that makeup is the last thing on your list or have you left it off your list entirely? We’re rushing around doing so many things in the morning that for a lot of us, makeup is the last thing we think of. Yet when we are doing our errands, we most admire the women who took the time to apply their makeup flawlessly and look put together.
Applying makeup can be like brushing your teeth, something you do quickly and automatically every morning. If you have a three minute look for the days when you are too busy to spend lots of time on your makeup you will feel good all day long.
Applying makeup in three minutes is possible if you keep it simple! Have your cosmetics handy. Keep your pencils, your favorite lipstick, and the few items that you can put on quickly easily accessible. Also keep your brushes clean so you don’t have to wash them before using them.
Three Minute Makeup
Apply your moisturizer. Put on foundation or tinted moisturizer. Dot concealer on eyelid and under eye. Stroke on a neutral eye shadow or one that gives your eyes a boost. Apply eyeliner (liquid is the fastest), then put on mascara. Use a cream blush, lipstick or gloss.
Using a magnifying mirror makes everything faster. Moisturizer is important, if you use tinted moisturizer you can skip the foundation. Concealer will brighten your eyes and keep eye shadow on all day. Eyeliner gives your eyes definition and elongates your lashes. Blush makes you look happier and lipstick gives you that finishing touch.
If you have a little more time, put on your regular foundation for more stay-power. Use a gel eyeliner, which looks better and a powder blush. If you still have more time, line your lips before you apply lipstick.
There’s no reason to leave the house without makeup. Remember, just three minutes will make you look and feel good all day long.
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Sylvia Hamowy is the owner of Reflections Cosmetics. She is a professional makeup artist, beauty editor, and former radio show host. She is featured in the International Who’s Who of Entrepreneurs.
If you’re like most people, when you think of braces, you think of straight teeth. What you may not realize is that orthodontics is a lot more than that. Yes, we straighten teeth but we also consider the effects it will have on the appearance and dental health of each patient. A beautiful smile, with properly balanced facial aesthetics, is the foundation of our treatment philosophy. Creating facial balance and harmony between soft and hard tissue is what we strive to achieve for all of our patients at Midwood Orthodontics. This facial balance helps maintain the long term health and alignment of teeth and also results in the most pleasing smile.
Delivering the proposed treatment in a timely manner, with the most up-to-date technology available is another priority of ours. The technology that is being offered today has enabled far fewer extractions of permanent teeth, improvements in airway function, a reduction in treatment times and above allthe best results with the least discomfort. We offer treatment that requires less compliance from our children and fewer appointments to our office during treatment.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children be seen by an orthodontist at the age of seven to evaluate bite development. Drs. Klapper and Zarabi will examine your child to determine if treatment is necessary to attain a well-balanced facial profile and proper occlusion/bite. Although most patients at age seven will not require any treatment, this initial visit will allow Drs. Klapper and Zarabi to evaluate any existing developmental problems, such as impacted or missing teeth, cross bites or overbites, and gives the doctors the opportunity to discuss your child’s future orthodontic needs with you, so there are no surprises in years to come. Early treatment, when necessary, may yield results that are not possible at a later date when the full growth and developmental potential of the child is decreased.
Adult Treatment
It is just no longer true that orthodontic treatment always takes years and years to complete, that braces are “just for kids,” ugly, and painful to wear or, that extraction of teeth is very frequently needed. It is our goal to create beautiful and lasting smiles for each of our patients, this includes adults. We offer Invisalign clear aligners for patients who don’t want to wear permanent braces. There may be reasons why a patient may not be a candidate for Invisalign and for them technology exists that allows for customized brackets and wires that are placed on the back/tongue side of each tooth. Using CAD/CAM technology these braces, called Incognito Braces, are 100% customized for each patient and each individual tooth. Robots bend the wires! Dr. Zarabi is excited to now offer this wonderful treatment to his patients in Brooklyn. There is a technique, called Wilckodontics or Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics, that enables faster movement of teeth, less extractions, and reduced need for jaw surgery. Dr. Zarabi is one of only three orthodontists in New York City to be fully trained to offer this revolutionary approach to his patients.
Midwood Orthodontics specializes in providing customized, comprehensive orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages. They feature a pleasant, forward thinking office environment, the latest in clinical techniques and a warm and friendly team of professionally trained staff.
About Dr. Klapper
Dr. Bernard J. Klapper, the founder of our orthodontic practice, has over 30 years of experience in dental specialties. After starting a Pediatric Dentistry practice in the Five Towns and Manhattan, he returned to NYU College of Dentistry to obtain his certificate in Orthodontics.
For 10 years, Dr. Klapper was a clinical associate professor at NYU College of Dentistry. He has published scientific papers in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, Caries Research, and the Journal of Dental Research.
Dr. Klapper has given professional lectures for the Lenox Hill Hospital, the Beth Israel Medical Center and the Greater New York Dental Meeting. He continues to search for new ideas and techniques to improve our orthodontic results.
About Dr. Zarabi
Dr. David Zarabi is a certified orthodontic specialist. He attended SUNY at Stony Brook where he received his DDS degree and graduated 2nd in his class. He was inducted into the OKU honors fraternity.
Upon completing dental school, Dr. Zarabi entered the Orthodontics program at Stony Brook. He completed his three year residency in 2001 and has been dedicated to private practice ever since. Dr. Zarabi has lectured at the Greater New York Dental meeting and held the position of associate professor at NYU for a number of years where he taught post graduate orthodontic residents.
Dr. David Zarabi is a member in excellent standing of many local and national orthodontic societies. He prides himself on constantly seeking the continuing education courses which enhance the patient experience. Technology is his passion as is total excellence. He views orthodontics not just as a profession but more importantly as a mind-set. This will become obvious when you meet both Dr. Zarabi and his team. Dr. Zarabi splits his time between his offices in Brooklyn and Manhattan and recently appeared on an episode of America’s Top Model.
Visit midwooodorthodontics.com to learn more about treatments offered by Drs. Klapper and Zarabi.
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We are located at 977 East 12th Street. If you would like to make an appointment call (718) 336-6112
MK Whbee told Mr. Matsas about the committees that he serves on; his background; his history with Ariel Sharon and how he is trying to bring peace to the Middle East.
Shortly before visiting New York, Mr. Whbee was in Morocco as a guest of King Mohammed VI, with whom he has a warm and friendly relationship. Together, they are working on improving the relationship between Morocco and Israel.
MK Whbee serves on the Knesset Finance Committee and Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. He is also Chairman of the Israel-Spain Parliamentary friendship Union, and he has the distinction of being the only non-Jew to briefly hold the position of Israel’s president.
Mr. Matsas asked if the fact that he’s not Jewish has been a hindrance to his career. “I think my appointment to the Knesset is the answer for those who accuse Israel of being an apartheid state. It shows minorities have equal rights and we are part of the government, the state and the parliament,” Whbee replied with a smile.
As we get older, we begin to worry about the possibility that we may get sick and end up in a nursing home. Paying for a nursing home can drastically reduce a person’s savings. In New York, the average cost of nursing home care is a little more than $75,000 per year, with the cost of better nursing home care being upwards of $170,000 a year.
Most Americans will drain their savings while paying for nursing home care until they qualify for Medicaid, but with proper planning, this unfortunate result can easily be avoided, and people can go to a nursing home and still leave an inheritance for their children.
Medicaid is an entitlement program for people and families with low income and limited resources. In order to qualify for Medicaid, you must be impoverished under the guidelines prescribed by the program. Essentially, there are two types of Medicaid, “plain” and “nursing home,” each with very different requirements.
Plain Medicaid: To be eligible for medical care, the monthly income limit for an applicant aged 65 or older living in a one-person household is $792. The monthly income limit for an applicant aged 65 or older living in a two-person household is $1,159. The resource limits for applicants aged 65 or older are $14,250 (plus a separate burial account of $1,500) and $20,850 (plus a separate burial account of $1,500), respectively for a one-person and a two-person household.*
Nursing-Home Medicaid: To be eligible for nursing home care, the program states that the applicant’s income must be $50 or less per month, and the community spouse (the spouse remaining in the home) cannot have income exceeding $2,841 per month. The community spouse resource allowance ranges from $74,820 to $113, 640 in resources (plus a separate burial account of $1,500).*
The New York Department of Social Services requires persons seeking Medicaid to meet the previously listed limits in order to qualify. Without proper Medicaid planning, most people will have to spend most of their assets before being eligible to qualify for Medicaid. Therefore, if a person thinks he or she may apply for Medicaid in the future, certain measures must be taken today in order to avoid that unfortunate result of being denied Medicaid in the future.
The Basics of Medicaid Trusts
A Medicaid trust is a way to transfer money to someone you trust with restrictions so that they cannot just keep the money. If you no longer qualify for long-term care insurance, a Medicaid trust is a great way to secure your future eligibility for Medicaid. The key word here is “future” because a Medicaid trust will not qualify you for Medicaid immediately. There will be a penalty period, which can be up to five years (but is often less). If you have an immediate need for Medicaid, there are a number of other techniques that can be used, such as a “gift and loan” or a “spousal refusal.”
As a part of creating a New York Medicaid trust, you will have to transfer your assets to the trust (i.e. transfer your money to a bank account in the name of the trust and re-title your brokerage accounts and real estate to the trust).
Example: Sam creates a Medicaid trust called the “Sam Medicaid Trust.” For the trust to work, Sam has to transfer most of his money and stock to an account belonging to the “Sam Medicaid Trust” and deed his house to the “Sam Medicaid Trust.” This is the only way Medicaid will accept the premise that Sam no longer has the money.
Once assets are put into a Medicaid trust, it is impossible to take them out. It goes without saying that once you take the assets back from the trust, you lose Medicaid eligibility. It is this inability to revoke or amend the trust that makes the trust untouchable by Medicaid. Now that you no longer own the property, you prevent Medicaid from asserting that you don’t meet the Medicaid resource limit. The trustee of your choosing will manage the trust. This is usually the person who is very close to you, such as a son or daughter, although some trusts are managed by an attorney or a bank. Some people opt to have more than one trustee, for example, two children and an attorney or a banker. You can receive income from the trust, as long as the income is below the Medicaid eligibility limit. Medicaid will count the income but ignore the principal of the trust. Any income over the Medicaid limit will have to be put back into the trust.
Once again, planning in advance is key. A proper Medicaid trust that is more than five years old will qualify you for all types of Medicaid, but a “younger” trust may incur a period of ineligibility (the waiting period).
When the Medicaid trust is more than five years old, you will qualify for Medicaid without a waiting period. Otherwise, a period of ineligibility is calculated by taking the dollar value of the transfer divided by average monthly cost for nursing care, which equals the number of months you will be ineligible for Medicaid.
Example: Dad gives his son a gift of $100,000. Medicaid will consider the $100,000 figure and divide it by the average monthly cost of nursing care, let’s say $10,000 which equals 10. Therefore, Dad will be ineligible for Medicaid for 10 months.
Additionally, you may be able to have a Medicaid trust without the imposition of a penalty period if the transfer is made to: (i) a qualifying relative; (ii) your child who is either under 21 years of age, blind or permanently disabled; (iii) your sibling, if he or she has an equity interest in the house and was living there for at least one year before you went into a nursing home; or (iv) your adult child, if that child has lived in the home at least two years before you went into a nursing home and that child was taking care of you.
Speaking with an experienced trusts and estates attorney will be useful to you because the attorney will advise you on the options available to you which will allow you to use Medicaid to cover the cost of medical care without depleting your assets. In addition, planning in advance is a good option because the penalty period will likely expire before you may need to be admitted to a nursing home.
Forming a New York Medicaid trust allows you to protect your family’s assets from being used to pay for your medical and nursing home care by justifying the need to receive Medicaid in the future to cover those expenses. Additional benefits in forming a New York Medicaid trust are the usual lifetime trust benefits, which can help save money on estate taxes, keep assets out of the probate court, maintain privacy, avoid the hassle of multi-state probate proceedings, avoid interruption of income and use of assets after your death, and provide planning for mental disability.
* The income and resource levels stated are based on 2012 guidelines and may increase or decrease in future years.
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Isaac Yedid and Raymond Zeitoune are Partners at Yedid & Zeitoune, PLLC
If there is a gambling casino built in Coney Island, it will undoubtedly make moneylots of money for developers and insiders who will cut those deals. If you listen to developers they will tell you that they will make money, the community will get jobs and everyone wins. However, the one thing that any gambler can tell you is: when it comes to gambling the house always wins. Everyone else usually loses.
Promised jobs never materialize, and even when they do, they are mostly part time and minimum wage. Anyone who has walked around the corner from an Atlantic City casino knows that the economic development is only for the casino. Quite literally, the next block sees an economic development of the wrong kind: as soon as casinos move in so do drug dealers, pimps and thievesnot to mention the traffic! If you thought the Belt Parkway was congested now during rush hour, you can only imagine what it will look like when thousands of gamblers are driving to Coney Island at all hours of the day and night.
When Albany proposes expanding legal gambling opportunities in New York State it is toying with neighborhoods’ and people’s lives within them. That’s why our community’s leaders recently formed the organization “Stop The Casino,” comprised of social service, non-profits and clergy and local elected officials from Midwood, Borough Park, Bensonhurst and Gravesend, with other leaders across Southern Brooklyn. With the guidance of the Sephardic Community Federation and the advice and leadership of Council Member David Greenfield, Stop The Casino is working overtime to prevent a casino from being built on Coney Island.
Research proves that the toll on the community is staggering. For example, one year ago in Ozone Park, Queens, Genting’s Resort Worlds Casino was opened next to Aqueduct Racetrack. Since then, residents have not experienced any windfall to their local economy, because according to one restaurant owner near the casino, “they’d rather spend money gambling than eatinglocal people too,” he lamented as a possible explanation as to why his business has actually gone down since the casino opened.
The Wall Street Journal, commenting on the string of empty storefronts there, says that “very little has sprung up in the way of new businesses.” Of course, there is an exception to that report, as well. One type of business that is experiencing growth: pawn shops. That’s right, four new pawn shops have opened for all of the community residents looking to trade away their possessions so they can gamble at the local casino.
20,000 local members of the community, who never gambled before, now visit the casino daily. This significant portion of residents has in one short year, been transformed into habitual gamblers. Pensioners, young adults and not to mention underage teens within a 50 mile radius of a casino have double the likelihood of becoming addicted gamblers, according to The University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center. It is all about availability and opportunity.
Point of fact: individuals categorized as pathological and problem gamblers are more likely to be on welfare, have declared bankruptcy, or have been arrested. Sadly, the greatest trend amongst casino communities is the increase in bankruptcy rates. If a casino comes to Coney Island, Gravesend, Midwood, Bensonhurst, and Borough Park are all considered part of the casino community.
Astonishingly, 40% of all white-collar crime in the country is committed by gambling addicts trying to recoup their losses, but that is not all. Street crime within the vicinity of gambling casinos also quantitatively rises; theft, burglary, narcotics trade and DWI (driving while intoxicated) all go up. Ozone Park, a socio-economic community very akin to Coney Island and its environs, in the last year saw increases in robbery up 12.3%. Due to Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino, the annual number of calls to the Ledyard, Connecticut police department dramatically increased from 4,000 to 16,700 within five years of opening.
While some may think this is controllable with an increased police presence (read: costly), organized crime and prostitution rings tend to orbit casinos with little or no fear or accountability from the police. The local police precinct simply doesn’t have the resources or sophistication to take on organized crime in a residential community.
It’s not just about the high-cost of policing and the toll that increase in robberies, rapes, murders and prostitution will take on neighboring communities, it’s also about the cost to social service organizations. “Our community spends millions of dollars each year dealing with the social service challenges that any community has, whether it be loss of work or gambling addiction or substance abuse,” explained Sam Sutton, former President of Sephardic Bikur Holim. “Can you imagine how many more people will be tempted to gamble, do drugs and other illicit activities? The reality is that the cost on the community in dealing with these new problems would be literally millions of dollars more each year. That doesn’t even account for how many thousands of lives will be ruined in the process,” Sutton concluded.
“You only have to look at recent history to know that a casino will increase crime, vice and traffic,” said David Greenfield, a City Council member. “We didn’t invest our whole lives to making this community one of the greatest in America, so that a few developers can ruin it. The last thing that Southern Brooklyn needs is a casino.”
Greenfield maintains that Albany shouldn’t decide where to locate a casino in the city without approval from the City Council. He is advising Stop The Casino with this singular shared goal in mind of making sure a casino does not open up in Brooklyn.
Stop The Casino is already gaining momentum. Thanks to the support of generous community leaders, the organization has hired Steve Zeltser, a former senior aide to Councilman Mike Nelson, as its executive director and has launched an intense public campaign to stop a casino from being built on Coney Island.
Stop The Casino’s efforts have already been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, America’s most widely read newspaper. The article, on the front page of the Journal’s Greater New York Section on October 7th, detailed how local site control is emerging as a complicating factor in the casino debate.
So there is hope, but time is crucial. While the amendment expanding legal gambling must be passed by state lawmakers next year followed by a voter referendum, a grassroots organization must be in place now if it does. In that scenario, local elected officials must hear from us that we will not tolerate a casino or elected officials who support one.
Already, leading elected officials have pledged to Stop The Casino that they will do everything in their power to stop it. These officials include: Council Members Domenic M. Recchia, Jr., Mike Nelson and David Greenfield. Assembly members Steve Cymbrowitz, Helene Weinstein and Dov Hikind are all against the casino. On the Senate side, Senators Diane Savino and Marty Golden, oppose the casino, as well. We must remember that these are our friends and show our appreciation for their leadership on Election Day.
Anyone who appreciates and enjoys the recent improvements of Coney Island in the last few years knows how far the neighborhood has come and where it needs to go. The dangling of a few minimum wage jobs comes with too much baggage. A healthy, family friendly recreation area with safe pastimes like rides, shops, the New York Aquarium, an ice rink, the beach and more will bring in much more revenue in the long run.
On the flip side, the crime and addiction casinos create in their wake will cost taxpayers and citizens dearly. Jim Maney, the spokesman for The New York Council on Problem Gambling, explained that the last survey of the neighborhood exposed a 5% gambling abuse problem. With increased availability and opportunity within a 10 mile radius of a casino, “we expect an increase of up to 90%. People can walk or drive over to the casino easily and for some it will be harmful.”
Support for Stop The Casino will send a clear message that residents are not willing to risk their families’ well being for someone else’s get rich scheme. The casino developers scooping up prime, beach front real estate will certainly make the bulk of the money here, while it is the community who will ultimately pay the ultimate price.
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Stop the Casino, a newly formed coalition of civic groups, community leaders and elected officials, is charged with the mission of stopping any and all forms of casino gambling being introduced to South Brooklyn
Dementia is a progressive decline in mental ability, affecting memory, thinking, judgment, attention span and learning. Although dementia usually develops after the age of 60, it is not a natural part of aging.
The most common type of dementia results from Alzheimer’s disease. Around the world, there are 34 million victims of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia; five or six million live in the US, and about 100,000 in Israel. Many post-World War II baby boomers now entering retirement are likely to live into their 90’s, so Alzheimer’s will become an even more severe problem unless something is done to stop or prevent it. The worldwide cost of caring for dementia patients is estimated at over $400 billion a year, $3 billion in Israel alone. With the aging of the population, dementia is a looming medical, social, ethical and financial catastrophe.
The exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease remains unclear. The disease begins slowly, and gets progressively worse over time. There is a gradual decline in memory, the ability to keep track of time, and the ability to recognize people, places and objects. It becomes more and more difficult to find and use the appropriate words. There are often changes in personality and behavior as well.
Multiple small strokes are the second most common cause of dementia. This is often referred to as multi-infarct dementia. Recurrent mini strokes may not cause the same type of weakness and paralysis that large strokes produce, but over time the brain cells will be compromised. An infarct refers to a blockage of blood flow to tissue, causing it injury. As these injuries accumulate in the brain, its normal functioning is affected, hence the term multi-infarct dementia.
Scientists are investigating associations between cognitive decline and vascular and metabolic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Understanding these relationships and testing them in clinical trials will help us understand whether reducing risk factors for these diseases may help with Alzheimer’s as well.
Current therapies usually provide symptomatic relief only, in the short run. We know that high cholesterol and high blood pressure are early warning signals of heart disease, but we have no proven markers for early-stage dementia. New approaches that identify incipient disease, and novel therapies that will prevent or modify the progression of brain cell death and the onset of the most disabling symptoms, are urgently needed.
Israel is an important place for Alzheimer’s research. The population is small and manageable, and Israelis have a relatively long life expectancy. Israel has a solid scientific infrastructure and much successful involvement in medical research and has a great deal of fantastic medical talent. Israel partners in research with the US and Europe.
We wish we could tell people that taking a pill or doing a puzzle every day would prevent this terrible disease, but current evidence and clinical practice doesn’t support this.
Here are some steps you can take to prevent mild memory loss and to help fight against dementia:
Enhance Your Life: Get out more, socialize, have more fun, try to worry less and embrace your spirituality.
Reduce Stress: Learn and practice regular relaxation techniques.
Treat Depression: Depression is associated with cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. If you feel depressed, tell your doctor.
Maintain a Positive Attitude: Studies show that a positive emotional state may help ward off cognitive decline. Social ties, involvement in synagogue and community, and meaningful relationships all seem to be protective.
Stay Active: Enhance your occupational well-being by choosing active, rather than passive, activities. Try activities that have elements of responsibility and givinghelp others. Having purpose in your life has been associated with a significant reduction in risk of developing memory loss and developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control: High blood pressure is the strongest risk factor for multi-infarct dementia. On the other hand, over treatment of blood pressure, especially in the elderly, can cause lack of sufficient blood supply to the brain. This is called hypoperfusion and can cause cognitive and functional decline.
Exercise Regularly: You can slow memory loss with regular aerobic exercise. Try doing 30 minutes of aerobic activity a couple of days each week. First check with your physician to find out what sort of exercise is best for you.
Eat a Diet Rich In Antioxidants and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of antioxidants, although tea and dark chocolate contribute as well. Cold-water fish, freshly ground flaxseed and walnuts provide omega-3s.
Keep Your Mind Active: Do mentally stimulating activities. Puzzles are fun and keep your brain stimulated.
Avoid Excessive Alcohol Consumption: Alcohol’s damaging effect on brain cells is well established in medical literature.
Have Regular Blood Tests: Your doctor should check your vitamin levels and thyroid function and tell you what to do if levels are low.
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Dr. Yakir Kaufman is the Director of Behavioral Neurology at Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem. His research has been published in prestigious publications
There are Jewish museums throughout the worldone of the most interesting is the South African Jewish Museum, located in central Cape Town on “Museum Mile.” It was officially opened by Nelson Mandela in December, 2000.
The exterior of the museum is clad in Jerusalem stone and offers visitors a truly unique experience with its bold architectural design.
Project SAFE is a program run by The SAFE Foundation which teaches 5th through 12th graders at Yeshivah of Flatbush, Magen David Yeshivah and Hillel Yeshiva life skills and drug, alcohol and gambling prevention.
There are things that every parent can do to prevent their teens from taking drugs and drinking. SAFE teachers would like to offer all parents this advice:
Shira Berkowitz, LMSW Director of the Project SAFE Program and teacher at MDY
Everyone wants to be loved, and people do all kinds of dangerous and inappropriate things when they feel empty inside. When a child gets the proper amount of attention, support and recognition for his strengths, rather than for his faults, he/she will feel satisfied and strong. This child will have positive self-esteem and can say no to peer pressure. In addition, if parents model healthy coping skills and show that they can enjoy and relax without relying on substances, kids will follow.
Yossi Sirote, LMSW Teacher at MDY/Hillel
It is important for parents to open a dialogue with their children. Teenagers are not kids anymore. When they are approached as adults, they are more responsive. One thing to discuss is how the teenage brain is still developing, and drinking alcohol excessively will damage vulnerable brain cells. Teens are also not in a stage where their emotional skills are strong. Because of this, drinking and drug use will have dangerous repercussions. Parents should make it very clear how they feel about drug and alcohol use.
Chedvi Perr, LSCW Teacher at Hillel
Parents may turn a blind eye and allow their kids to go to parties where there will be alcohol and drugs, but are then horrified if something bad happens. We cannot put our kids in situations where they will surely be led to drink and then be disappointed that they do. Often, teens cannot set appropriate limits for themselves, because they are being pressured by their friends. When a parent forbids a child from being in an unhealthy atmosphere, the teen can blame the parent for not being able to go. Even if the protest is strong, the teen is grateful to have clear boundaries.
Eli Amzalag Teacher at YOF
Unfortunately, teenagers see some of the adults in their lives engaging in questionable activities. This speaks volumes. Teens also realize that parents can be quickly pacified with mild retorts (it was my cousins wedding/party) and get away with it. This response, albeit not deliberately or consciously, can nurture bad habits.
Penina Ginsberg Teacher at YOF
As the years progress, the youth get more and more desensitized. What was once unacceptable has become the norm and unfortunately, reality. Parents should be aware of whats going on with their children and keep the lines of communication open. Get to them before the media and the American culture take hold.
Avi Smus, TCI Teacher at YOF
Kids can be very innocent and unsuspecting. They do not recognize that others want to make a quick buck off of them. But our children are the most precious things to us, and if they are looking for attention, we must recognize it. Being involved and providing constant love and non-judgmental support is crucial. Some parents do not know how to do this, but they can learn.
Reading Suggestions Drugproof Kids: The Ultimate Prevention Handbook for Parents to Protect Children from Addictions, by Frank Simonelli, Jr.
Addiction Proof Your Child: A Realistic Approach to Preventing Drug, Alcohol, and Other Dependencies, by Stanton Peele
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
If you or someone you know needs help, please call The SAFE Foundations confidential, toll-free hotline, 24/7 at 1-866-569-SAFE
Fabulous Food, Beautiful Ambiance and Impeccable Service
The Chateau Steakhouse is a beautiful French and Asian inspired glatt kosher restaurant, under the supervision of Vaad Harabonim of Queens.
The restaurant offers upscale dining, with the sophistication of Manhattan, in a lovely neighborhood that’s easy to get to, with plenty of parking. The breathtaking floor to ceiling windows, marble and wood, make the ambiance wonderful, warm and inviting.
With two dining rooms, one with a tremendous and beautiful crystal chandelier and one with a dazzling wall-length waterfall, it’s not only a fabulous place to bring a date, it’s also the perfect venue for an engagement party, Sweet 16, or corporate event. This lovely restaurant can accommodate an intimate party of 120 guests and a larger gala of 220.
While the rooms are stunning and the neighborhood is nice, the food is what makes this restaurant so spectacular. Whether you enjoy dining on sushi, steak or veal chops, grilled to perfection, they have it and you’ll love it.
The sushi rolls are innovative and delectable. The BBQ salmon roll begins as a simple California roll, then asparagus, carrot, spinach, BBQ marinated salmon and wonton crisps are added and the whole thing is topped with romaine lettuce to make it one of the best rolls we’ve ever tried. However, if you’re not in the mood for sushi, there’s so much more to choose from.
If you love meat, the 24 ounce Delmonico steak, grilled in a peppercorn sauce with garlic whipped potatoes and onion rings, is a fabulous choice. The baby rack of lamb, the short ribs and steak are aged in the house’s own dry-aging room until the beef is tender and buttery. Of course, there is no actual butter, making the rich accompanying sauce all the more impressive.
The chicken dishes are delicious, as well. The pasta, kabobs and fish are all excellent. And if you just want a burger, you can order that too. The Chateau sliders will put a smile on the faces of young and old, alike. That’s not all, the pastrami, gyro and falafel, along with all the sides and appetizers will make it very difficult to decide what to eat.
If you have room after your meal, be sure to try the exquisite chocolate souffl or apple tatan.
The Chateaux Steakhouse truly offers a satisfying dining experience. The staff is friendly and always helpful. And the presentation of the food is impeccable.
Located at 185-01 Union Turnpike, in Fresh Meadows, this is a dining experience you don’t want to miss. We highly recommend it. If you would like to know more visit www.chateausteakhouse.com
As I entered the elegant, state-of-the-art office of , I couldnt help but take in the beautiful dcor, the calming brown hues, and the warm and caring staff. Once I sat down for my interview with Dr. Lichter, I realized there was much to be gained in this dental practice, which has been a staple in the community for over 65 years.
How long have you been at this location? Dr. Lichter: We moved in a few months ago, and we hope to continue to grow within the community. Perception is important. Our kind and caring staff has been with our practice for a long time. Our expanded office now has more hygienists, holds state-of-the-art equipment, and the increased space enables my staff to make more appointments for our patients.
How long have you been practicing, and how long have you been serving the community? Dr. Lichter: I have been practicing for 20 years overall. The last 10 years I have spent in this practice serving the community. It is rewarding to have a practice within a community.
I am sure you have built a foundation of trust with your patients over the years.
Do you think this is important? Dr. Lichter: Building a foundation of trust, by treating our patients as special individuals, is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits. We can make a difference. We provide a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service. We try to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Do you treat both adults and children? Dr. Lichter: Yes, we focus on serving the whole family. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you and your family with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve.
What are some procedures that you provide? Dr. Lichter: We offer many different services to our patients, including teeth whitening, crowns and bridges, veneers, composite fillings, root canal therapy, wisdom tooth extractions, cosmetic dentistry and more. We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles.
What is your top priority? Dr. Lichter: Your smile is our top priority. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.
In a medical world that is constantly advancing with new procedures, can your patients feel confident that your office is up-to-date with the latest techniques? Dr. Lichter: As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Does your office offer flexible hours for patients? Dr. Lichter: We have office hours Monday through Friday and every other Sunday, with late nights on Tuesday and Thursday. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
Does your office accept health insurance? Dr. Lichter: We accept many health insurance companies, and we try make dental work affordable. A long term relationship with our patients is our goal.
Can patients email your office? Dr. Lichter: Yes, you can email our office and we will work out the best appointment for you. We focus on convenience for our patients.
Do you have a website? Dr. Lichter: We have a website and I encourage everyone to visit our patient education videos which provide valuable information on dental procedures and treatment options. This website is a resource we hope youll find both useful and interesting.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph Lichter, please call (718) 339-7878. Dr. Lichters office is located at 1420 Avenue P, on the 2nd floor. Questions can be emailed to jlichterdds@gmail.com. For more information visit: josephlichterdds.com.
The Ocean Park chapter of ORT America recently took a bus trip to Atlantic City, as they do every year. ORT is a Jewish organization committed to strengthening communities throughout the world by educating people to beat all odds and conquer all obstacles. The cutting-edge educational skills acquired at ORT schools, colleges, and international programs enable over 300,000 students annually to attain successful careers, become community leaders and live independently.
ORT is a non-profit, not-political organization that serves many by meeting the educational and competitive needs of todays society. It was founded in 1880 to provide employable skills for Russias impoverished Jewish people. Since that time ORT has evolved to service the global community. ORT programs operate in nearly every corner of the globe.
The purpose of the trip to Atlantic City was to help support the ORT schools while having fun. Ort teaches students a trade so that they dont have to depend on charity. They believe If you give a man a fish, he will eat for one day, but if you teach him how to fish, he will eat for a lifetime.
The Ocean Park chapter is the first Sephardic chapter of ORT America. The SY women get together and raise funds for the ORT program. Our president is Freida Kassin, our treasurer is Sally Shamah, her sister Louise Zalayet helps, and Joyce Dwek is the special chairman who runs all our trips.
On the busses, we play games, give out prizes, sell raffles, sing songs and have lots of fun. We thank all the men and women who joined us.
We look forward to next year for more of the same. I would like to wish a happy and healthy New Year to all.
The traits of giving and hesed are usually passed down from parents to children. On a magical day, recently, the roles were reversed, when four girls, ages 11 and 12, ran a Chinese Auction/bake sale for Chai Lifeline and saw the fruits of their labor become a reality.
These precious girls, Shirley and Vivian Farca, Gabrielle Harari and Marlenn Sabbagh, were happy to see the fruits of their labor become to reality. What started out as a gesture or kindness, to give something back to this wonderful organization, became a fun filled day, with great prizes, food, games, face painting, music and big smiles.
The UJA-Federation of New York recently held their Annual Sephardic Event at the magnificent ocean front home of Ester and Joey Jerome. The event was held in honor of their father, Morris Bailey, an active philanthropist and a pillar of the Sephardic community who was given the Sephardic Leadership Award.
Joey Jerome opened the evenings program thanking Harry Adjmi, Ben Askhenazy, Joseph Cayre, Jojo Chehebar, Stanley Chera and Eli Gindi who put forth a tremendous effort to raise funds and develop an incredible commemorative journal. Joey thanked his sons, Louis and Morris Jerome, who chaired the event and also thanked the event committee, Norma Cohen, Micki Horovits and Ester Jerome.
Joey Jerome acknowledged David J. Hidary and presented him with an award for his unprecedented tenure from 2000-2012. Jerome also acknowledged Morris D. Matalon, co-chair of the Sephardic campaign from 2010-2012.
The evening unfolded with exceptional tributes from Louis J. Jerome and Morris B. Jerome about their grandfathers integrity, honesty, leadership and legacy. The audience was deeply moved by their profound respect and admiration.
The keynote speaker Dr. John Ruskay, Executive Vice President and CEO of UJA-Federation of New York spoke about the UJA-Federations three-pronged mission to care for people in need, to strengthen Jewish communities, and to inspire a passion for Jewish life and learning. Since 1948, with UJAs support, the Jewish Agency has brought more than 3 million men and women from every conceivable nation to Israelenabling them to establish new lives in Israel. UJA-Federation impacts 4.5 million people every year.
After several video tributes from Morris family members and business associates, Ruskay recognized Morris Baileys outstanding communal service as the founder of the Sephardic Community Center in Brooklyn, as chairman of the Sephardic Community Alliance, an organization that reinforces and preserves the traditional Sephardic way of life, and as former chairman of the board of Magen David Yeshivah.
I am so proud to announce that UJA-Federations Sephardic Leadership Award will now be known as the Morris Bailey Leadership Award, said Ruskay. Morris has provided an example of what we can all aspire to become. He is a leader, a visionary and an inspiration to us alla leader who takes responsibility seriously.
Joining Ruskay on the podium to accept his award, Bailey said, I am deeply honored and profoundly humbled to be receiving this meaningful award from UJA-Federation. It is an organization that commands my utmost respect and admiration. The reason I accepted this honor was to inspire our communitys leaders and members to become involved and participate with this incredible organization that has been a part of my life for over 30 years.
Bailey spoke about the growing relationship between UJA-Federation and the Sephardic community and cited a few examples, UJA-Federation has always aided our community in its greatest time of need. From the planning stages and building of the SCC, to rescuing 4,000 Syrian Jews in 1992 to providing leadership development for our youth today, they continue to help us build a vibrant community for our children and their future. I feel incredibly privileged to speak on behalf of UJA-Federation and I graciously accept this award with deep humility.
Over 200 guests were inspired by the evening, and gained a deeper understanding of UJA-Federations role and commitment in the Syrian community and the broader Jewish community.q
In 2006, a group of neighborhood residents and shop owners formed the Kings Highway Beautification Association (KHBA). Their mission was to improve the quality of life on Kings Highway, from Ocean Parkway to McDonald Avenueand it still is. Sadly, six years later, sidewalks are dirty, weeds and grass are overgrown and there garbage cans are still overflowing.
The KHBA recently met with Department of Sanitation Community Affairs Officer Iggy Terranova to discuss what can be done about these problems. It has gotten to the point where the association is considering removing trash cans, because people are dumping their personal garbage in them, which makes for a huge mess. Mr. Terranova is now working with them to help educate and work with the community to solve these problems. Those who are caught dumping personal garbage in street trash cans will be fined.
Mr. Terranova explained that every resident and store owner is responsible for cleaning their sidewalk and 18 inches into the street, including garbage and gardening. Many people are unaware of this law. There is one store owner who cares and is doing his part. We would like to thank Sal Foresta, the owner of IDA Cleaners, at 579 Kings Highway, who recently took it upon himself to mulch the property in front of his store, removing unsightly weeds.
Everyone should follow his example.Early on, the KHBA reached out to our political leaders for assistance. Councilman Domenic Recchia, Jr., taught them how to interact with city agencies. He is still working closely with them. Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz secured a grant for over $200,000 to replace the existing lights with antique lamp posts. Unfortunately, Kings Highway is not yet beautiful, but the KHBA is working on it and would appreciate your help.
If you have questions or complaints about a sanitation situation, call 311
MK Whbee told Mr. Matsas about the committees that he serves on; his background; his history with Ariel Sharon and how he is trying to bring peace to the Middle East.
