2025 at 4:16 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Skokie-based real estate professional David Izsak used his businesses to commit fraud from 2005 to 2018 by obtaining residential loans through false statements concealing the existence of unpaid loans and falsely obtaining credit IL — A Chicago businessman was sentenced to five years in prison this week for scheming to defraud multiple financial institutions in the north suburbs out of more than $3 million Skokie-based real estate professional David Izsak used his businesses Premier Assets Inc to commit fraud from 2005 to 2018 by obtaining residential loans through false statements Iszak submitted or had others submit fictitious lien releases to the Cook County Recorder of Deeds that claimed to be from lenders stating the loans were paid in full The bogus lien releases included fake names of attorneys and bank attorneys Iszak still sold the property to an unsuspecting buyer Iszak obtained six mortgages on a single property obtaining a new loan after fictitiously releasing the prior loan without repaying it One of these loans was used to obtain a 57-foot yacht known as the "Flying Lady" and included a pink stripper pole on board which was seized by federal authorities in 2019 “Izsak engaged in blatantly fraudulent conduct for many years,” Assistant U.S Attorney Elly Moheb argued in the government’s sentencing memorandum “The entire purpose of the scheme was to line his own pockets so that he could live a lifestyle he didn’t earn.” District Court in Chicago convicted Iszak on 10 counts of financial institution fraud His sentence was imposed on Tuesday during a hearing in federal court were also convicted as part of the federal investigation Yale was sentenced in January to three year in prison for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in mortgage and vehicle loans and using stolen identities to secure credit from financial institutions Jason pleaded guilty to causing a false report and statement to be made to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development and was sentenced to three years of probation Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Rapporteur for the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) and Global Centre International Advisory Board Member Inspired by her own experiences with prejudice Izsák-Ndiaye turned discrimination based on her Roma ethnicity into a career and passion for human rights Izsák-Ndiaye details how her work with CERD contributes to the protection of vulnerable minorities around the world By sharing best practices and trends she’s observed over her years working on these issues Izsák-Ndiaye calls on each and every one of us to confront hate online and elsewhere to show those experiencing racism and prejudice they are not alone Sign up for our newsletter and stay up to date on R2P news and alerts This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page we were busy trying to figure out how to build a home-made robotic creature with my two daughters as part of their school assignments We just started our 4th month of lockdown in Dakar and although my family was trying to stay positive deep down we admitted that this pandemic is not going to go away soon and we will have learn to live with it and our societies in many complex and unprecedented ways But the Covid-19 pandemic has also been a serious test to democracies all over the world More than a third of OSCE participating States declared an official ‘state of public emergency’ and almost all others adopted emergency regimes of different intensity As OSCE approaches security in a comprehensive manner we must examine the socio-economic impact of the restrictive measures and how it has affected various groups and segments of society differently While children have thankfully been largely spared from the direct health effects of COVID-19 the crisis was and is having a profound effect on their situation the right to education has been disrupted for more than 1.5 billion children around the world as about 190 countries have imposed countrywide school closures as in many cases they were expected to fulfil caregiving responsibilities had unequal access to remote learning opportunities (also due to the general gender digital gap) and were at particular risk of dropping out of school entirely. Being confined at home also exposed children to increased risk of violence including maltreatment and sexual violence and those in already disadvantaged or vulnerable situations suffered more severely than others children deprived of their liberty or confined in police lock-up facilities and children with disabilities are at particular risk many Roma and Sinti students already suffered from inequality in education most pupils and students quickly adapted to the new home-learning environment tens of thousands of Roma students had been excluded from educational processes due to their marginalized situation and generally lacked the minimum requirements the impact of poverty also meant lack of regular and decent nutrition Extended school closures have widened and deepened the educational gap for many Roma students and it is expected that this will result in even higher dropout rates and loss in employment opportunities over the long term The pandemic also increased the vulnerability to trafficking of children School closures led to a rise in domestic violence and economic insecurity and the increased online presence made children more vulnerable to trafficking Law enforcement agencies in the OSCE region reported increased grooming and exploitation of children through the Internet as the dynamics of trafficking for sexual exploitation has shifted from the more traditional formats to various new forms of online trafficking the pandemic has also weakened states’ ability to prevent and respond to such violations As national referral mechanisms and child protection systems were struggling to remain operational endangered families and children faced limited or complete lack of access to sheltered accommodation It is June 2021 now and the whole world is finding itself again As my daughters enter the last month of the schoolyear we are checking flight tickets with a plan to go to see my parents in Hungary and have a vacation there Something that seemed impossible a year ago They are happy and excited that our family can unite again and life will finally be back to normal As OSCE participating States are now also moving forward with various economic it will be essential that they pay dedicated attention to child protection needs and the rights of the child The best interest of the child must be central in the design of relevant laws and be able to shape where we are collectively heading to We must always remember that we are handing over this world so they must be made part of our decisions and be reassured that they can count on us Her nickname is the "critter gitter." Now add to that: TV star Jill Izsak, 28, of the Westside, a wildlife officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, was featured in "Operation Wild," a reality television series that premiered Jan In addition to the premiere, Izsak appeared in the Jan. 15 episode called "Don't Feed the Alligators," in which she's filmed rescuing a stranded couple from the ocean in the Florida Keys She was also in an episode that aired Friday titled "Shots Fired," about the dangers officers face because they often deal with people who are armed including fishermen carrying knives and spear guns and hunters with rifles Izsak wrangles with nuisance alligators and snags snakes that wriggle inside homes uninvited She once rescued a 250-pound turtle from a lobster trap Izsak patrols offshore in Duval County and beyond She was selected as one of the fearless wildlife officers who work the frontiers is designed to highlight the agency charged with protecting state ecosystems who appeared in the opening show titled "Lobster Fever" about the 48-hour frenzy that is lobster season said having a camera crew follow her around rattled her a bit I've never been on television," she said in a telephone interview “Language is a central element and expression of identity and of key importance in the preservation of group identity,” the UN Independent Expert on minority issues, Rita Izsák, said as she presented her latest report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva “Language is particularly important to linguistic minority communities seeking to maintain their distinct group and cultural identity sometimes under conditions of marginalization She added that language can be a source of tension since proponents of linguistic rights have sometimes been associated with secessionist movements or have been seen as a threat to the integrity or unity of a State which has “aggressively promoted a single national language as a means of reinforcing sovereignty national unity and territorial integrity.” that protection of linguistic minority rights is a human rights obligation and an essential component of good governance and the construction of equal and politically and socially stable societies In February, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) urged the use of books and textbooks in local languages to support education in mother tongues. UNESCO said translation into and promotion of local languages supports linguistic and cultural diversity and serves as the foundation for all social Izsák cites the need for education in minority languages historical factors such as colonialism have had a huge global impact on languages resulting in the marginalization of and a rapid decline in the use of indigenous and minority languages “It can also be argued that today globalization the growth of the Internet and web-based information is having a direct and detrimental impact on minority languages and linguistic diversity as global communications and marketplaces require global understanding,” said Ms Independent experts are appointed by the Human Rights Council to examine and report back There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here “In order to achieve peaceful co-existence after the long devastating civil war, a comprehensive, well-planned and well-coordinated truth, reconciliation, healing and accountability process must take place, and it cannot be done overnight,” Ms. Izsák-Ndiaye said in a news release issued at the end of her trip She also encouraged the Government to take urgent measures to demonstrate its commitment to protect “the dignity equality and right to participation in all walks of life During her visit, Ms. Izsák-Ndiaye spoke to many minorities across the country stressing that “challenges remain,” when referring to ongoing and urgent issues within Tamil and Muslim communities and added that that the country lacks representative institutions in accessing public services At the same time, she praised the National Unity Government for its crucial efforts to adopt critical laws and provide better protection for minority rights while also noting that “efforts by the Government to implement good and inclusive governance must include guarantees that minorities become part of decision-making processes and have a place in state- and provincial administration Consultations with minority groups on issues affecting them should be regular the lives of minorities could be improved by incorporating teaching about diversity as a source of strength The UN Special Rapporteur also stressed the importance of forming a bridge between minority communities and the state which can be done by creating an independent minority rights body and providing expertise on policy-making process the critical moment for the rights of minorities is embodied in the Constitutional reform process which minorities see as a path to finally obtain their rights “Minority NGOs and communities have given their voices to the constitutional consultation process with their numerous submissions,” Ms “Their views and aspirations must be taken into proper consideration.” Special Rapporteurs and Independent Experts are appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to examine and report back on a country situation or a specific human rights theme The positions are honorary and the experts are not UN staff A detailed report will be presented to the Council by Ms 2023 at 1:24 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The owner of Skokie-based Premier Assets and Premier Properties Enterprises was found guilty of a 13-year scheme to defraud lenders out of $4 million A pair of north suburban brothers have already pleaded guilty to related charges File)CHICAGO — Four years and five months after he was indicted over a 13-year scheme to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars from lenders a federal jury found the owner of two Skokie-based businesses guilty of 10 counts of financial institution fraud faces a maximum sentence up to 30 years in prison on each count While federal prosecutors plan to seek forfeiture of about $4 million of Izsak's ill-gotten gains, they did not seek to keep the 57-foot yacht — named the "Flying Lady" and featuring a pink stripper pole — that was seized by the FBI during the investigation Izsak submitted fake lien releases to the Cook County Recorder of Deeds which allowed him to use those properties as collateral for new loans without repaying the others he even took out six mortgages on a single property each time fictitiously releasing the earlier loan without paying it back Izsak's fraud scheme also allegedly involved identity theft of his elderly mother Prosecutors said he falsified paperwork to indicate that she was earning a significant salary working for the village of Skokie in order to get a loan for a Jeep Wrangler — even though she lived in a memory care facility Two brothers who were also charged in connection with the fraud, Yale and Jason Schiff had previously pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing which he purchased in 2011 after submitting phony tax returns and lying about his income and debts to fraudulently borrow $360,000 toward its $450,000 sale price federal authorities determined "the value of the vessel is insufficient to justify a sale." District Judge Matthew Kennelly said Izsak could have his boat back as soon as he pays about $38,300 to the U.S Marshals Service to cover the cost of storing and maintaining it since its seizure Earlier: 57-Foot Yacht Seized In FBI Probe Of Bank Fraud In North Suburbs “The disproportionate targeting by law enforcement officers of individuals for identity checks, stop and search or other forms of coercive or privacy invasive police powers which are related purely to identity-based minority group characteristics, continues to take place around the world,” said Rita Izsák, the UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Presenting her fourth report to UN General Assembly’s Third Committee – the Organization’s main body dealing with social Izsák assessed the situation of the human rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic religious and linguistic minorities in the various stages of the criminal justice process “The Special Rapporteur is alarmed by the many allegations that she has received of human rights violations committed against minorities in the administration of criminal justice owing to their minority status,” the report said “[She] strongly condemned the practice of racial profiling,” according to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in a press release of the report The report highlights the following areas of concern for minorities in the administration of criminal justice including: excessive and sometimes lethal use of force including in detention; the overrepresentation of minorities in pre-trial detention and longer periods of stay in pre-trial detention; discrimination against minorities during judicial procedures; and biases influencing not only on the outcome of a criminal trial itself but also on sentencing for accused minorities “Although remedying the discrimination that minorities face in criminal justice system is not an easy task,” the expert said “it is paramount that States address the underrepresentation of minorities in law enforcement agencies prosecution services and legal professions.” Saying that measures to eliminate discrimination and ensure equality before the law are more likely to be effective if undertaken with a minority rights-based approach the report outlined a series of recommendations to address discrimination in the administration of justice Ms. Izsák was appointed as Independent Expert on minority issues by the Human Rights Council in June 2011 and subsequently her mandate was renewed as Special Rapporteur on minority issues in March 2014 is not UN staff and does not receive a salary for her work “Diversity should be valued as an important asset and strength of the Republic of Moldova,” said the UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues at the end of her first official visit to the country where numerous minority groups with multi-layered ethnic religious and linguistic identities peacefully coexist she urged measures to minimize the politicization of the use of languages which often leads to polarization and might threaten peaceful coexistence if not resolved The expert encouraged the Government to guarantee quality education in both mother tongue and the State language (Moldovan/Romanian) calling for the introduction of multilingual education methodologies and multilingual classrooms the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia Izsák-Ndiaye commended the creation of a working group of members of the Moldovan Parliament and the Gagauzian Peoples' Assembly to discuss matters of common concerns The expert also visited Roma communities in different localities social and political marginalization of Roma as well as instances of discrimination and xenophobia against Roma communities were reported by Roma representatives,” she said drop-out rates among Roma students are significantly high and Roma representatives expressed their concern that Roma are largely absent from decision-making processes and in public life both at local and national levels,” she added Ms. Izsák-Ndiaye will present a final mission report and recommendations to the Human Rights Council (HRC) in March 2017 Special Rapporteurs are appointed by the Geneva-based HRC to examine and report back on a specific human rights theme or a country situation “States must guarantee that every single asylum claim is individually assessed with due process and in line with international law,” according to press release issued by UN Special Rapporteurs on minority issues They called on the Government of Sri Lanka to comply with the principle of non-refoulement (no-forced-returns) when there is a credible potential threat against an individual and to stop the deportations immediately in order to allow the completion of the entire asylum claim process At least 108 Pakistani citizens have been deported since the beginning of August, according to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) “Most asylum seekers from Pakistan belong to religious minorities groups that are often subjected to persecution discrimination and violence in Pakistan,” Ms “Many of them are being deported despite being registered with UNHCR and having their first instance interviews still pending.” Violent attacks against religious minorities have increased significantly in recent years 687 persons belonging to religious minorities were reportedly killed in over 200 separate attacks The expert on freedom of religion and belief Bielefeldt said: “Such violence is fuelled by existing blasphemy legislation particularly targeting minorities and lack of protective measures for them in Pakistan.” “The personal security and safety of Ahmadiyya Muslims Christians and Shias who are being returned to Pakistan from Sri Lanka is a matter of serious concern due to the large number of cases of violent attacks and threats against members of those religious communities by militant extremists in Pakistan,” he said returning an individual to a country where he or she would face a risk of torture is also prohibited under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment The agency has also appealed to the Sri Lankan authorities to uphold their responsibilities under international law and ensure full respect for the rights of people in need of international protection The rapporteurs hope the Government of Sri Lanka will collaborate with the UN Refugees Agency in its work to guarantee the rights of asylum seekers and avoid any actions that could lead to possible tragic consequences Independent experts or special rapporteurs are appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to examine and report back on a country situation or a specific human rights theme Sign In Subscribe Now Women looking for help escaping addiction may soon have another place to turn in Surrey a South Surrey man who began operating recovery facilities in the city nine years ago said he is hoping to welcome women into The Castle as of March 1 it will be the second women-only residential recovery facility he has launched with a response that left Izsak with no doubt it was helping address a profound void “It’s such a needed resource for women,” Izsak said READ MORE: New recovery home for women offering hope and a new start Izsak submitted a business-licence application for The Castle last month “I’m so optimistic that I’ve invested about $30,000 in this project,” he said at least – to accepting fewer clients than he was hoping to accommodate zoning currently caps the number allowed to live under its roof at 10 it’s not feasible for him to continue paying for the new facility for the year that it could take to go through the process of applying for a zoning variance He hopes to move the women who are currently at Robin’s Nest into The Castle and convert Robin’s Nest into a second-stage men’s facility “and done good work.” But the site has also had its challenges Izsak cited a pervasive smell of manure from an adjacent farm as one issue Others include that it is not on a public-transit route “I want to put these girls in a nicer place will serve as both a first- and second-stage facility “so that ladies can graduate… and then move to a place that’s a safe stepping stone.” Izsak said second-stage is for individuals who’ve been clean for 90 to 120 days who are ready to leave a program-driven residential space those who simply move into their own space don’t stay clean Izsak cited a recent case as one that weighs on him: that of a 29-year-old man who left Izsak’s first-stage Fortress facility after six months and without a second-stage placement available Izsak acknowledged that a March 1 opening for The Castle “might be a bit ambitious,” but said knowing the need “You have to strike while the iron is hot,” he said “I have lost people that were doing so well There’s too many people in the trenches still.” Anyone wanting more information or to offer assistance may reach Izsak at 778-316-2625 Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Cole Izsak opened his first women’s recovery centre Sept located in Cloverdale’s Campbell Heights area faced a few challenges over the first three months it’s been open “I am very proud of our beautiful facility all seeking a better life through recovery and I want to share all of it with the citizens of Cloverdale and Surrey,” said Izsak “I would like to make the community aware that we are here.” Izsak has been running men’s recovery homes in Surrey for nine years. Izsak estimates around 1,500 men have benefited from the services of his Back on Track facility, which includes the four-house ‘Fortress’ at 9889 140 St “I’ve always been aware that there’s a real need for women’s facilities Izsak said he was hesitant at first about opening up a women’s facility because his familiarity is with men’s homes so he’s very familiar with what it takes to make a men’s recovery house work “It’s been quite the learning curve (at Robin’s Nest),” Izsak said “I’ve been wanting to open a women’s facility for all those years There’s really very few treatment centres for women to go to It’s widely known that there’s probably 15 supportive treatment centres for men to every one place for women.” PHOTOS: Women-only recovery centre taking wing in South Surrey He said the first couple of months were tough as he tried to transform his male-focused program into one that was more suited to women “Women are not as inclined to establish a camaraderie with each other in the house as quickly as men do,” said Izsak He said there was a lot of turnover at Robin’s Nest in the first month and half it was open But Izsak’s methods for help require the folks in the homes to establish a camaraderie with each other that way they can work together and support each other as they work toward their self-recovery goals “I felt badly over the years,” he explained “I had a lot of women call me and ask me if we had women’s houses He said he’s pleased with how the centre has grown in the three short months its been open We’ve got a core group of women here now that He feels like he’s grown over the last three months alongside the women in Robin’s Nest “I’m learning about women and what takes them into their addiction,” he explained they’re seeking validation for their lives in other things rather than recognizing their own self worth.” Izsak said the number one thing he tries to impart to the women when they arrive at Robin’s Nest is to hold their sense of self-worth above all else “I really want these women to focus on themselves And I’m trying to encourage them to do that Iszak said that self-worth will come to the surface and feel good about themselves while they’re here,” he said “Then they can leave here someday and go out and become productive members of society For more information, visit backontrackcanada.com and click on “Robin’s Nest.” Izsak said the facility operates on money from the government and donations He said if anyone wants to donate to help Robin’s Nest editor@cloverdalereporter.comLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter South Surrey’s Cole Izsak has spent the past nine years helping men struggling with addiction to get their lives back on track Next month – two years after fighting to keep five of his recovery sites open – he’s preparing to spread his wings further with the opening of a women-only residential recovery centre READ MORE: Surrey recovery-house operator given provincial, municipal thumbs-up because I recognize a real disservice that we’re doing to females,” Izsak said last Wednesday (June 30) of the facility he’s dubbed ‘Robin’s Nest.’ “There’s really very few treatment centres for women to go to It’s widely known that there’s probably 15 supportive treatment centres for men to every one place for women Izsak estimates around 1,500 men have benefited from the services of his Back on Track facility which includes the four-house ‘Fortress’ at 9889 140 St he’s received daily calls from women seeking the same help but learned through trial and error seven years ago that a co-ed house “wasn’t effective.” “There was too much drama and I couldn’t get people to focus on their recovery The facility was thrown into the spotlight two years ago when Izsak received word his business licences were to be cancelled due to an inability to obtain required provincial permits he described the situation as a “catch-22,” as he couldn’t get municipal licensing without provincial registration READ MORE: Days numbered for Surrey’s Back on Track recovery homes he said the experience led to better support for Robin’s Nest “We’re that much better because we went through that and the city is really supportive of what we’re doing because of the scrutiny.” He leased the site for Robin’s Nest three months ago a bylaw to authorize a housing agreement between the City of Surrey Izsak and property owner Younas Chaudhary was adopted and the housing agreement was signed – just days before the province presented Izsak with a Medal of Good Citizenship a distinction honouring those “who have gone above and beyond in their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.” READ MORE: Good-citizenship medals presented to Surrey pair The business licence – which had been delayed by a “little hiccup” with zoning – came through early this week he said he’s “all too familiar with Murphy’s Law.” it will be open on September 1 and we will announce an open house/grand opening party.” Located on five of 40 acres at 4456 184 St. Robin’s Nest includes two houses – one for on-site manager Robynn Poynter after whom Izsak named the facility – a barn clients from The Fortress helped put together 14 beds that were donated for the facility by The John Volken Academy Izsak said there will be farm animals for the women to raise and interact with and a vegetable garden where they can reconnect with the earth “I’m going to try to meet their needs as I recognize them,” he said “It’s going to be a great place for women to heal.” Izsak said he has spent $25,000 furnishing the recovery centre adding surveillance cameras and bringing it up to code but still needs a dedicated van to transport clients to appointments “This referendum should not be considered as a victory for one community over another. Rather it should mark an opportunity for enhanced dialogue on minority rights in Latvia,” said Rita Izsák in a statement following the vote held on Saturday “I urge the Latvian authorities to make concentrated efforts to bring the different communities together and assist them in overcoming historical prejudices Izsák called for dialogue on how to create “unity in diversity” and accommodate the needs and rights of all groups in Latvia “It should be clearly understood that Latvia’s referendum result does not mean that Latvia has any less obligation to ensure the rights of persons belonging to national minorities including to use their minority language,” she said Those rights are enshrined in various international treaties and human rights standards including Article 27 of the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the UN Declaration on Minorities Izsák underscored that international human rights law requires that States protect the national or ethnic religious and linguistic identity of minorities and promote conditions for that protection including through legislative and other measures Minorities have the right to use their own language in private or in public without discrimination and provisions should also be made to enable minorities to learn and be taught in their mother tongue as well as the official State language About 27 per cent of Latvia’s population is of Russian origin and an estimated one-third of the country’s 2.1 million inhabitants consider Russian as their mother tongue Some 75 per cent of Latvia’s voters reportedly cast their ballots against an amendment to the constitution to introduce Russian as a second official language Rabbi Shlomo Koves, who coordinated the rededication of the famed Obuda Shul in Hungary, honored donor Mr. Robert Izsak with a "golden key to the synagogue." Full Story It seems that life goes on in the the Obuda Shul the oldest and recently re-dedicated synagouge in Budapest Thanks to the generosity of the Rohr family the synagogue once again serves its original purpose after decades of shameful misuse as a TV recording studio which is the oldest and one of the most beautiful functioning shuls in Hungary has been attracting visitors in the past few weeks the executive rabbi of EMIH (Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation) and the shliach who is responsible for the historical mission of redeeming this unique shul who could not attend the re-dedication ceremony and presented him with a ”golden key to the synagogue” and expressed his admiration for the work of Chabad in Hungary He especially thanked the Rohr family and those that were partners in sponsoring the restoration Izsak was accompanied by one of his business partners who was honored with the mitzva of placing the mezuzah on one of the gates of the synagouge The guests of the event were deeply moved by the sight of the beautifully restored synagogue Sign up for the COLlive Daily News Roundup and never miss a story Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_2").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) I and my brother Gyuri were at the Jewish Boys Orphanage between Spring 1954 and November 1956 when my mother came for us after the Hungarian revolt There was a Peter businessmen on one of the web pages who had his Bar Mitzvah at the shul while at the Orphanage It would be fine to get in touch with others who spent time at the orphanage Ferenc Perlstein (then) now Frank Schwartz living in Louisville How long were you there for not knowing how to spell it correctly and it is very necessary to repair it as many Jews live there and hang out at the mall so it is needed for youth activities chabad are not doing every shul repair… (unless you want to donate… ) they repaired obuda cause there wasnt any working shul around there and alot of yidden There is a large shul on Nagy Szar ut not far from the Mamut shopping mall which is in need of repair I hope that Chabad is working on it and gets it as well Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and linguistically diverse society where the great diversity of the population constitutes a valuable asset and rich cultural heritage the management of such a diverse population poses important challenges that have not been fully addressed and that require good and inclusive governance and the full implementation of minority rights Nigeria’s Constitution guarantees the right to equality and non-discrimination and contains provisions conducive to fostering the equal representation of diverse groups at the different governmental levels in the application of the federal character principle the distinction between those considered the native inhabitants of a territory (indigenes) and those who are not (settlers) leads in many cases to discriminatory treatment of citizens in fields such as access to land and resources and has contributed to tensions and created and reinforced ethnic and religious cleavages harmonious and peaceful inter-ethnic relations prevail Nigeria has seen violent intercommunal clashes in some States particularly in the North and Middle Belt regions Root causes of violence are complex and intertwined impunity and polarization of ethnic and religious characteristics Such factors and their underlying causes must be adequately addressed through specific programmes and investment directed to the most disadvantaged groups perpetrators must be held accountable for their crimes and victims must be adequately redressed Many areas in the Niger Delta are still suffering from dire environmental degradation due to frequent oil spills have been deprived of their traditional livelihoods and face difficulties in gaining access to basic services Urgent clean-up operations of polluted areas are required and concrete measures needed to guarantee alternative means of livelihood and adequate services to affected communities Nigeria’s rich linguistic diversity encompasses hundreds of minority languages Government programmes to preserve the major minority languages are contributing to safeguarding Nigeria’s linguistic heritage including provisions for language education in lesser used languages The operator of a Surrey recovery house who successfully fought back after word that five of his sites would be shut down and a Fraser Heights 18-year-old who 3D-printed personal protective equipment for organizations across B.C are being celebrated by the provincial government for “outstanding service and commitment to helping others in their communities.” According to a news release issued Wednesday (March 31) Cole Izsak – who calls South Surrey home – and Fawzan Hussain are among 14 people from 10 B.C communities selected to receive a Medal of Good Citizenship “This important honour recognizes people who have gone above and beyond to offer help and kindness to others during these exceptionally challenging times,” Premier John Horgan said in the release “The latest recipients of the Medal of Good Citizenship make our province a better place through their contributions and provide an example we can all aspire to meet in our communities.” Izsak is owner/operator of Back on Track Recovery homes – an initiative that grew through his own journey of recovery Izsak struggled with addiction and homelessness for several years until he finally sought rehabilitation in 2011 He borrowed $5,000 from family to rent a home and began recruiting other recovering addicts to live with him as he pursued a better life through abstinence most of Izsak’s clients come from the Downtown Eastside or jail “He often takes clients in with no funding and his 65 beds are accessible to a segment of society who otherwise could never afford the quality of service Back on Track provides,” it adds “Hundreds of young men have turned their lives around because of Cole’s guidance and inspiration,” the biography continues “Cole has risen from the depths of despair to a place where he can be an inspiration to others who might wish to take his extended hand of friendship toward a better life through recovery.” who graduated from Fraser Heights Secondary last year and compassionate leader who believes that youth have the power to positively change their communities.” In response to an appeal for help from Neil Squire Society’s Makers Making Change Program and secured grants to purchase 3D printing filament in order to produce 150 assistive devices that were distributed to people disabilities across North America The work inspired him to research the role of technology in helping people with disabilities He showcased his Brain Computer Interface Communication System in Abu Dhabi Hussain 3D-printed and delivered 1,545 personal protective equipment devices – including visors goggles and face-mask holders – to more than 30 organizations across B.C READ MORE: 3D-printing Surrey student makes ‘Coronavirus Rings’ and more, all day long The Medal of Good Citizenship program launched in 2015 to recognize people who have made outstanding contributions without expectation of remuneration or reward acts of selflessness and contributions to community life,” the release states Selection committee chair Melanie Mark described medal recipients as “unsung heroes.” Other recipients hail from Victoria (Andrew Beckerman and Robert McMinn) Richmond (Farouq Manji) and New Westminster (Gale Stewart) The medals are to be presented at virtual ceremonies in a few months F T I people easily think that your skills are limited and that your life opportunities are limited “The question is whether there are different mechanisms and laws in place to cater to people’s needs to let them freely enjoy their identity and live with their identity.” Do you have the same understanding of what people go through Do different communities coming from different backgrounds have different understandings of what is going on?” Watch the video from the March 12 event on Youtube Get the latest on upcoming events by subscribing to our newsletter below Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside The winner of Surrey Pride’s second annual “So You Think You Can Drag” has been crowned wow-ed the sold-out crowd with their award-winning performance Surrey Pride Society hosted the event Saturday (April 13) at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford (15269 104 Ave) where five community leaders dressed in drag to raise money for the charity of their choice and Surrey Pride The chosen charities were Back on Track Recovery Peace Arch Hospital Foundation and Atira’s 2STGD Housing Surrey Pride president Martin Rooney said this was the first time each of them had performed in drag Izsak and the four other community members arrived at the venue a few hours before the gala started to begin their transformation into drag The other community members were Rory Morgan from Surrey Board of Trade director of supportive housing programs & tenant relations at Atira “I have to say that this lineup right here smells community; they have done more work in this city than most people ever have and they continue to do it,” said emcee and drag queen Myria LeNoir the men were mentored by one of three drag queens: Carlotta Gurl Surrey Pride Society hosted its second annual “So You Think You Can Drag” on Saturday (April 13). Five community leaders dressed in drag to raise money for the charity of their choice and Surrey Pride. @SurreyPrideBC Izsak dedicated his performance to his partner Surrey Pride will match Izack’s donations up to $5,000 to Back on Track Recovery Any remaining net profits will go toward the 2024 Surrey Pride Festival “It was an epicly successful evening,” said Rooney The gala included a silent auction and live entertainment by the band The Apartment Tickets for the fundraising gala were $125 each or $1000 per table READ MORE: Surrey MLA will transform into drag for fundraising gala Several current and former politicians attended Saturday’s event former mayor Linda Hepner and former MP Penny Priddy it is always a pleasure to work and have some fun times with Surrey pride Arts Features actors should always know where their street clothes are She’s talking about the importance of performers maintaining a clear distinction between themselves and their characters who has two big shows booked this fall (Touchstone Theatre’s The Romeo Initiative at the Vancity Culture Lab from November 15 to 24 and Mitch and Murray Productions’ mounting of Lungs at the Havana Theatre from December 2 to 14) knows firsthand how risky losing yourself in a role can be she recalls a challenging time at the university where she got her BA in theatre: “One of the last shows I did at Bishops was The Talking Cure It’s the story of the love triangle between Carl Jung and Sabina Spielrein.” Spielrein suffered physical and emotional torment “I had to take half a term off acting after finishing The Talking Cure because my body was twisted and my mental state was not great I immersed myself in her life so much that the lines blurred She was dealing with a lot of self-doubt—which you don’t have enough of as an actor And there was a lot of anxiety and depression.” she learned how to take better care of herself The first step was acknowledging her calling “I’m an artist; I was just born that way,” she says simply crediting Studio 58 instructors Dale Genge and Wendy Gorling with underlining the importance of embracing one’s vocation it’s not enough to know how to trigger your emotional drives; you’ve also got to know how to turn them off she cites two parts that she played during her training “I had to mentally get myself to a place before coming on-stage where I was being sexually abused,” she remembers “And the same with my role [Ilse] in Spring Awakening I had to find those things inside myself.” And you have to put those internal tensions aside: “You have to be able to say ‘Thank you for your work for the day,’ and leave them behind Izsak is playful and thoughtful: she baked cookies for the interview “My mom always said that I couldn’t hide anything because of these eyes,” she says Your hair was short-cropped and dyed orange “I found evidence that in states where inclusive governance prevails and communities placed trust in their leadership, there are fewer communal fractures and concerns about minority rights,” said Rita Izsák and the reality or the perception of bias and favouritism along ethnic or religious lines suspicion and anger,” she added in a news release issued at the end of her first official visit to Nigeria She urged the Nigerian Government to strengthen measures to fully implement the constitutional guarantees of equality minority and majority communities coexisted in harmony in Nigeria which has over 250 ethnic groups and even more languages are spoken she highlighted concerns that threaten unity in several states and require attention today there are new divisions where once was relatively peaceful coexistence,” she noted “I have been saddened to learn that violent attacks perpetrated against both Christian and Muslim communities have heightened suspicions and in some locations created a climate of fear “I have been deeply moved by meeting victims of violence from different communities,” Ms must be held to account for their crimes and must not be allowed to succeed in creating divisions between communities.” The expert urged the authorities to enhance the capacity training and resources of the security forces in regions where violence has broken out but stressed that sustainable solutions to communal violence require more than a heightened security response alone “Some of the tensions and conflicts that have erupted in Nigeria’s northern and ‘Middle-Belt’ states have been framed as religious or ethnic conflicts,” she noted while they have evolved to have obvious religious and ethnic dimensions this is far too simplistic an understanding and their root causes lie in other factors – competition for resources or unequal allocation of resources and even the gradual but important impact of climate change,” she stated The expert welcomed local and grassroots initiatives to build bridges of understanding and trust between communities through inter-faith and inter-communal dialogue She was particularly impressed by creative women and youth initiatives that address underlying root causes of potential conflicts and help to prevent them where she met Ogoni and Ikwerre communities who highlighted their efforts to overcome what they describe as abandonment and marginalization and the devastating effects of frequent oil spills She also sought information on Nigeria’s linguistic diversity and urged the Government to consider formal and informal measures to protect and promote the country’s rich linguistic heritage Independent experts or special rapporteurs are appointed by the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council to examine and report back on a country situation or a specific human rights theme. The positions are honorary and the experts are not UN staff, nor are they paid for their work. A roofer working in close proximity to Brian Izsak testified Tuesday during a coroner’s inquest how he watched his co-worker suddenly fall through a small opening in the roof of GoodLife Fitness that led to injuries which claimed his life Casey Jones said the pair was among a crew of about 10 workers employed by Rauth Roofing which was hired to remove and replace the roof at GoodLife Fitness in the 3900 block of Dougall Avenue in the summer of 2016 Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience The crew was nearing the end of removing old roofing materials on July 15 with one of the final steps including removal of what Jones described as a “box” on the roof which only had a piece of sheet metal underneath covering an opening — about three feet by three feet “I just seen the top of (Izsak’s) head going through the hole,” he said “It was just peripheral — not a real good look It looked like he just walked right into it I want to say his hands went up and he went through “I ran over to look down to see where he was and could see him on the ground.” Jones guessed Izsak fell about 15 feet before hitting the ground below inside the fitness club Izsak died from his injuries 11 days after falling through the roof opening The inquest jury is hearing testimony this week surrounding the workplace deaths in Windsor of Izsak who died several months later after crashing through a skylight while working as an electrician for Vollmer Inc the jury will be tasked to make new recommendations to coroner David Eden — who is presiding over the hearing — on workplace safety and regulations they feel may help prevent others from suffering similar tragedy Rauth Roofing has already been found guilty by the Ministry of Labour of not ensuring there was a guard rail around the opening and fined $100,000 in 2018 in relation to Izsak’s death Vollmer was fined $150,000 for violations under the Ontario Construction Projects Regulations following Morneau’s death Izsak’s older brother John is attending the hearing on behalf of the family and described the toll it has taken on them who worked as a roofer off and on throughout his life “He had quite a laugh and liked to make others laugh,” the brother said they liked to have their hockey battles (on favourite teams) His health declined really quick after this happened had some falls and is now in long-term care I come here and relay the information to them John Izsak was working on a construction site himself in the Toronto area on the day of his brother’s fall so I know what sort of (safety) things need to happen ahead of time,” he said “I know sometimes everything seems to be in a rush about money and time But if you take a few extra minutes it can help prevent a lot of things.” He’s hopeful the jury might consider recommendations that can help eliminate “short-cuts” that might occur on construction sites when it comes to safety issues Among other witnesses to testify on Tuesday was Pashk Duhanaj who was crew leader on the day of Izsak’s fall he echoed many of the same details that Jones explained occurred that day on how the box was removed There was plywood nearby the crew was going to place over the hole but Izsak fell “in a split second” after the box was moved When asked by Brown why Izsak went to the spot of the opening that led to his fall the foreman could only answer: “I don’t know.” Two employees from Ventra Plastics — Sylvia LaForest and Kadeasha Lepine — who were the first to rush to Morneau after they saw him crash through the skylight and land on the ground was the first to reach the side of Morneau Lepine said she frantically attempted to follow directions being provided by the 911 operator to check Morneau’s pulse which she described as “weak” and then attempted to perform CPR until paramedics arrived The inquest continues in Superior Court on Wednesday transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Surrey recovery-house operator Cole Izsak is breathing a sigh of relief this week following word that five of his sites which had been ordered by the City of Surrey to shut down have been given a thumbs-up by the province “The best day of my life was in 2014 when my son was born and I would define the second-best day as that day,” Izsak said Wednesday of initial good news delivered last Thursday (Aug Peace Arch News reported in June that days were numbered for Izsak’s Back on Track homes after City of Surrey bylaw officials gave notice that his business licences were being cancelled He was given till June 21 to cease operations at three sites READ MORE: Days numbered for Surrey’s Back on Track recovery homes The ultimatums cited “misconduct” including a failure to comply with city and provincial guidelines City officials told PAN at the time that the issue was Izsak’s inability to obtain provincial permits – through the Assisted Living Registry – which are a condition of municipal licensing told PAN that a business licence is needed to complete an ALR registration had described the situation as a “catch-22,” and pledged to do what he could to continue operating He had even planned a rally outside of Surrey City Hall for early July but called it off at the last minute in response to seemingly positive strides working with the city to resolve the situation READ MORE: Surrey recovery-house rally cancelled The rally message had been planned to include a call to close down Surrey recovery homes where overdose deaths have been reported – including that in December of a young South Surrey man – and conditions described as “deplorable.” Tuesday – just two days before the final deadline to vacate – Izsak heard his ALR registrations were approved and he expects there will be no issue obtaining his remaining licensing Surrey’s acting manager of public safety operations Kim Marosevich confirmed to PAN Wednesday that the city is proceeding with issuing Izsak’s licensing “as a result of the ALR’s registration of all of Back on Track’s locations.” Izsak said he’s “been thrilled since yesterday afternoon.” At the same time he can’t help holding back on exhibiting his excitement “because I don’t want to jinx anything.” He added that despite the challenges of the recent months he has “complete respect” for steps taken by the city and hopes it will bring a renewed focus to the city’s less-reputable operations “I think the city has moved on to other recovery houses.” Izsak said lessons learned from the ordeal have inspired him to consider getting involved in public service – he’s eyeing a run at a seat on city council in the next municipal election including sharing official word of the reprieve with clients at a meeting Wednesday night (Aug and celebrating successes of three of those clients two- and three-year anniversaries on their recovery journeys at Back on Track “We’re going to have a good evening,” he said UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Rita Izsák-Ndiaye is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka next month Even amid the wild summer boating scene known in Chicago as the “Playpen,” real estate agent David Izsak’s yacht stood out Adorned with a pink stripper pole attached to the afterdeck the 58-foot powerboat dubbed Flying Lady was a regular in the often raucous party spot just off the downtown shore serving essentially as a floating nightclub complete with tipsy guests dancing to pulsating DJ music and bikini-clad women performing acrobatic pole moves to the cheers of sun-drenched crowds Federal authorities say they seized the Carver 570 Voyager yacht in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme allegedly run by Izsak and an associate stolen identities and other means to obtain fraudulent loans over more than a decade was charged in July in an 11-count indictment with bank fraud and aggravated identity theft — including allegations he stole the identity of his ailing mother to qualify for a car loan in 2015 The fraud charges carry up to 30 years in prison while aggravated identity theft includes a mandatory minimum two-year prison term upon conviction who owns Skokie-based real estate company Premier Assets Inc. has pleaded not guilty and is free on bond Among the elements of the scheme was Flying Lady itself Izsak fraudulently obtained $360,000 in financing for the yacht by falsifying his income submitting bogus tax returns and lying about the status of home equity loans he’d taken out on his home on Chicago’s Near West Side Records show authorities seized the yacht — as well as all of its contents and Izsak’s personal effects — about a year and a half ago as the investigation into Izsak’s finances was ramping up Also seized was a bank account in the name of Premier Assets that contained about $100,000 according to the court records unsealed in October 2017 Izsak demanded the return of Flying Lady and the cash in several court filings saying the government was dragging its feet on the investigation and had no right to hold onto the property indefinitely without filing charges https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-flying-lady-yacht-fraud-investigation-20190802-bks6tk7nu5hudagir2l55qyyxa-story.html