Community Magazine May 2013

Community Magazine is published monthly by Bnei Aram Soba, 1616 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Periodicals postage paid at Brooklyn, NY, USPS Number 0021-802 (ISSN 1552-809X). Copyright 2013 Bnei Aram Soba. Subscriptions $18 or $3 when included in membership dues. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Community Magazine, 1616 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Advertising and sponsorship proceeds are used exclusively for charitable purposes. Advertisements do not necessarily carry the endorsement of the Publisher. Readers should verify kashrut status independently. Ads for Internet and related services are intended for those who have a heter for use of such services. Printed in Canada. This Publication contains messages of Torah and halachot. please handle it appropriately. Iyar - Sivan 5773 May 2013 Volume XII Number 8 (718) 645-4460 Features 16 The Ultimate GPS Navigation System How the 40-year journey in the wilderness teaches us that we are always traveling on the right track. Rabbi Eli J. Mansour 26 Hacham Yaakov Yosef, zt”l A glimpse into the life and accomplishments of Hacham Yaakov Yosef, zt'l, the oldest son of Maran HaGaon Hacham Ovadia Yosef Shlita, who continued serving the Jewish people with rigor and passion even while battling a deadly illness. Pnina Souid 30 Flying Marvels While mechanical aircraft are fascinating to watch, the aerobatic wonders of birds are no less dazzling. Tuvia Cohen 34 To Arm or Not to Arm Should guns be allowed in our schools and shuls? After recent tragedies, anti-gun groups are pushing for tighter legislation on gun-control laws, and pro-gun groups are advocating for expanded personal security. Dave Gordon 42 Home Sweet Home Bet Yaakov Jersey Shore reaches momentous milestone with its acquisition of a permanent home in West Long Branch. This is truly a watershed moment for the burgeoning Sephardic community of the Jersey Shore. Frances Haddad 46 The Secret Life of Plants A series of amazing experiments have revealed the rich emotional world of plants, who feel, respond and communicate – much like we do. Rabbi Zamir Cohen 65 Health & Fitness Features 66 Lose it! Tips on changing old habits and effective ways to lose weight. 70 The Mandate to Heal The great opportunities and responsibilities given to physicians from the Torah’s perspective. 74 Super Foods – for optimal health Some foods are good for you, but others are “super,” and even help your body fight illness. 76 Shaatra does it – Staying Healthy 78 The Chic (and Healthy) Kitchen Fabulous and healthy recipes by Esther Deutsch 82 Apples and Oranges Contemplating the way Gd made the fruits we eat helps us appreciate how much He wants us to enjoy this magnificent earth He created for us. Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier Departments 14 Letters 52 Sportsman Of The Month 54 Mexico on a Wing and a Prayer Part 3, Joseph Lee Matalon 56 From The Files of The Bet Din Not So Calm After The Storm, Rabbi Max Sutton 57 You Be the Judge 60 Top 10 Shavuot Rabbi Daniel D. Levy 62 SY Varsity 80 Exploring the Wild World of Animals The Lion 84 Ask Sito 86 Sage Advice 88 Professor Noe Ital Has The Answers To All Your Questions 90 Mabrouk 92 To Your Health 94 Dental Snoring & Sleep Apnea, Dr. Jacques Doueck 96 Community Chest 102 Incredible Stats & Facts 104 The Lighter Side 106 Riddles 108 Life in the Big City 112 Classifieds & Real Estate 8 Community Magazine