Community Magazine August 2016

YOU JUDGE! BE THE A TERRORIZING FALSE ALARM Yaakov, a teenager of Sephardic Jewish descent, strongly resembled a young Muslim in his facial and physical features. Whenever he traveled through airports, he was detained for questioning on account of his appearance. One evening, Yaakov went with a friend to a steakhouse for dinner. The restaurant was packed with seated customers and many were waiting at the entrance for the next available table. Yaakov, who was curious to evaluate the waiting time, dodged quickly through the crowded entrance into the middle of the restaurant. Bobby, who was dining with his wife and children, detected Yaakov’s rash entry, and suspected Yaakov of being a terrorist. He immediately screamed “terrorist!” and attacked Yaakov, pinning him to the ground after a brief struggle. In the meantime, the entire restaurant went into a panic and within seconds people were running out the door. The friend who’d joined Yaakov for dinner that evening finally made his way through the charging crowd and corrected Bobby’s mistake. Upon realizing the error he had made, Bobby sincerely apologized to Yaakov – both for the embarrassment and the physical harassment he inflicted upon him. Yaakov humbly accepted. However, Solomon, the restaurant owner, felt differently. Although it was only a false alarm, he was enraged with Bobby’s actions. In a matter of seconds, his maximum capacity restaurant had emptied on account of Bobby’s mistake. Nearly all the customers did not return for dinner that evening and he expected Bobby to pay for his loss. The damages were estimated at $6,500 which included in-house orders, food already served and not paid for, the cost of employees, and the pro-rated cost of the storefront rent for the evening. In addition, Solomon requested compensation for the lost income of that evening’s waiting customers and reparations for the tainted reputation of his restaurant. In defense, Bobby claimed that if Solomon had seen a Muslim running into his restaurant with his hand in a bulging pocket, he would have reacted the exact same way. IS BOBBY LIABLE FOR THE DAMAGES HE CAUSED SOLOMON? HOW SHOULD THE BET DIN RULE ANDWHY? YOU BE THE JUDGE and send your response to YouJudge@CommunityM.com Verdicts – and the accompanying rationale – will be reviewed by the Rosh Bet Din. The first three correct submissions received before the deadline will win a $50 gift certificate to a Community Magazine advertiser! Correct entries will receive honorable mention in the next issue when the Rosh Bet Din’s verdict is printed. TAMUZ - AV 5776 AUGUST 2016 53 Werepair brainswithout major surgery. What’s there tothinkabout? NeuroscienceatMaimonides. Ourpatientoutcomesareamong thebest inthenation. Taking care of your brain is our specialty. Our neuroscience team is expert in diagnosing and treatingbraindisorders and injuries.We can repair damage, remove clots, and deliver medication and stents directly to the affected part of your brain— without large incisions or major surgery. Neuroscience at Maimonides Medical Center. The best care. Right here. (718) 635-5555 whymmc.org MMC 2016 Neuro Ad Comm Mag 3.75X9.875_MMC 2016 Neuro Ad Comm Mag 3.