THE ADVOCATE Vol. 26 No. 31 • Rockland’s Independent Jewish Community Newspaper Since 1985 • 2 Ellul - 5771 September, 1 2011 Advocate Readers Poll results:
If elections took place today here is how the readers would vote:
Legislator 12 District Airmont/ Monsey Meyers 60% Dworkin 40%
judge Riley running for family court justice By: A. Moeller
Judge Karen Riley is one of the three candidates running for Family Court Justice in Rockland County. A full-time advocate for children, an issue that is the foundation of family court
Town Justice Ramapo Simon 56% Etelson 44% Spring Valley Trustee Leon 64% Charlot 36%
Project Ohr, Department of Behavior Health at the Monsey Family Medical Center has announced that Reb Bunim Twersky will now be interning in the Depar tment under the direct super vision of Mrs. M a l k a Susswein, Clinical Director of the Department. “In order to complete their studies and earn a Masters of Social Work, a student must intern for two years and be supervised by a licensed social worker,” said Mrs. Malka Susswein. ‘I have spoken to Bunim Twersky and I am confident that his familiarity with the culture of the many clients that we serve will be a great asset to the department. His experience treating young
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As the elections continue to draw closer, the Advocate continues to find out more about the cadidates. This past week, the Advocate sat down to interview Jaques Charlot who is running for Village Trustee. Charlot came to the United States in 1992, from his country, Haiti. Advocate: So when did you first get involved in politics? Charlot: I was always interested in politics, even back in Haiti. Everyone there is involved
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Rockland County for ten years as a Special Victims Prosecutor in the Rockland County District Attorney’s office. This position is a ten year term, and a full time job. The Advocate sat down with Judge Riley to hear what she has to offer the community, if elected and learn about her expertise on the subject of Family Court. Advocate: How long typically does a family Court Justice sit? Riley: Well, it is a ten year position in Rockland County. Advocate: Are there any incumbents this year? Riley: Linda Christopher moved
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in no stranger to the Monsey community. Having been around the District Attorny’s office for a decade, she has heard many cases in the community, and according to Riley, understands the sensitive nature of such family cases. She also sits as Town Justice in the Village of Hillburn making her the only candidate with judicial experience. Judge Riley spent 10 years as a Special Victims prosecutor. In addition to being a children’s advocate, she has spent many years working in
in politics, one way or another. It's in my blood. Advocate: So what did you do in Haiti before coming to the United States? Charlot: I graduated from college in 1989 with a civil engineer degree. As a civil engineer, I have a wide array of knowledge on plumbing, building tecniques, electricity, etc. I think this will be very helpful for Spring Valley, with all of its drainage problems. Advocate: And once you came to the United States, what were you involved in? Charlot: When I came to the US, I saw that for right then, school was more important than politics, so I attended Rockland Community College, to strengthen my education, and try to ease the languge barrier. see elections page 4
on to the Supreme Court, and there is no incumbent Advocate: getting straight to the point-why are you good for the job Riley: I am a mother, I have been working with children all my life, and Ihave been a judge, I come with some experience, I do not plan on learning how to be a judge on the job. Advocate: How fast paced is family court compared to a Justice Court?, Riley: Issues need to be moved along quickly, the case load is large. It is a 9-5 job, and issues need to be handled quickly, see Riley page 6
tragic hurricane aftermath in monsey
By: A. Tendler
Residents of Rocklnd County had fair warning that Hurricane Irene would be paying a visit at some point during the weekend. When it did arrive, though, it was labeled more of a Tropical Storm than a full blown hurricane. Irene entered Rockland late Saturday night, and stayed until mid- Sunday, leaving behind wreckage, flooding, and one terrible tragedy. Five year old Rueven Herbst had been outside his Spring Valley home Sunday morning, gazing at the damage, and flooding, when he stepped into one of the many surrounding puddles on his property. What he didn't realize, was that a live electrical wire was on the ground, immersed in the same puddle. The wire was laying there in the water, very much alive, and thrumming with six hundred watts of high electric power. When he stepped into the water, he was electrocuted. His father, Yehuda Herbst, saw see tragic page 4
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Mendel Hoffman While all of Monsey, and the entire East coast was prepared for Hurricane Irene, it appears as if Orange and Rockland did not get the memo. David Reichenberg, who was killed while doing a courageous attempting to save a child, was struck by a live wire. The live wire that was left in the on Union and Merrick was the responsibility or Orange and Rockland to take care of immediately. This was reported and no one did anything until it was too late. Orange and Rockland has already come under strong criticism pertaining to the tragedy. Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Jasmine has been quoted by saying they made an untimely repair, that it was a live wire, and needed to have been taken care of right away. Village police had called them, reporting the live wire, and they were just too slow to turn it off. Now, a company spokesman for O&R says a review of the incident is being made. But the real issue is what does a family do now? A fund has been set up for the Reichenberg family, in memory of David. This fund is an excellent way to show support for the family. In fact, I believe that Orange and Rockland should sponsor most of the fund as a sign of condolences to the family, and a reparation for their lack of responsibility. WRITE TO US The Advocate welcomes Letters to the Editor & the Action Desk about relevant topics and issues. Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number, although the name may be withheld from publication at the writer’s request. The Advocate reserves the right to edit for clarity and good taste. To voice your opinion, call: 845-770-1950, Fax: 845-352-5290, or e-mail Editor@AdvocateNews.org
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Dear Action Desk, While skimming last week's edition of "The Advocate', I came across the piece "More Traffic Cams Says Bloomberg". I have one word for Bloomberg's idea: ridiculous. Does he really think publishing the names of "scoff-laws" is going to stop people from running reds? This isn't second grade- having your name on the board isn't going to scare anyone. A ticket might, but even then, speeders rarely take them to heart. The only way to stop people from speeding through red lights would be for them to slow down. And they'll have to want to do that on their own. R.S. Spring Valley, NY Dear Editor, You wrote last week about the importance of our own choice in the elections. Our "bechira". Well then, I just wanted to write a quick thank you for providing us with weekly information on the various candidates. This way, we'll be able to make educated informed decisions when we cast our vote. Thank you Advocate- keep up the good work! Informed Voter
Monsey, NY Dear Action Desk, Not wanting to be discriminative, I do feel like I need to say someting about the vote for the East Ramapo School budget. I think I already do my fair share for the general population when I pay my School Taxes. And that's fine. But to raise the taxes even more, to an estravagant rate, for something I'll hardly be benefiting from at all, that's just ludicrous, not to mention unfair. R.T. Spring Valley, NY Deat Editor, After the tragedy that Klal Yisrael endured this past week in Spring Valley, in the wake of Hurricane Irene, I was thinking that perhaps it is time for a refresher course in the dangers of electricity. If we can all sit down with our children, and remind them that wires and electric items are not something to be taken lightly, then hopefully we can do our part in preventing future such incidents. May klal Yisrael be comforted and know of no more tzaros.
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Dear Editor I take the bus to Manhatten in the morning from the Park and Ride near All Fresh. There is a garbage can at the bus stop, but it is always full to the rim. Since it is never emptied, there is a lot of garbage around it and the floor is covered It is very unpleasant to wait there. Would you let me know who is responsible for the upkeep of that area or contact them yourself? Your help will be much appreciated. Thank you
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elections FROM PAGE 1 Advocate: So what do you see needs to be done in the community? Charlot: What the community needs right now is unity. There can't be these divides between the different sects. Everyone needs to work together. If there's disagreements between the different dempgraphics, then it really can't be called a community. Advocate: What are some things you hope to accomplish as Village Trustee? Charlot: I'm an activist. I want to make things happen, I want to unite the community, I want the people to have someone they can turn to and depend on for direction. I especially want to help the Haitian community. I wan them to have someone looking out for them, helping them. Advocate: In what area exactly, will you help them? Charlot: Well, taxi driving is a big business for them. I want to help them with that, help them get organized. They don't have a union, but I wan to help them, so they'll have a business situation that they are happy with. Advocate: You said you're intent on helping the Haitin people. When they endured that huge earthquake, did you go and help then?
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tragic FROM PAGE 1 what was happening. He came out to help his son, and was burned badly. He later told the medics that he knew he had two choices when he saw his son: pull him out, and die with him, or let him die himself. So he tried to help his child, but that only resulted in repeated burns to his own person. Mr. David M. Reichenberg was driving along the road, when he came across this horrific scene. Jumping out of his car, he ran over. He saw immediatly what would happen if he grabbed the boy, so instead, he grabbed the wire and pulled it out of the puddle. This gave Mr. Herbst the chance to pull out his son, and hand him over to the medics when they arrived. Unfortunatly though, when Mr. Reichenberg pulled out the live wire, it landed on him, and he was killed instantly. The boy is now in the Westchester Medical Unit, after much effort on the medics part. They had tried to get him there as soon as they doused him with a fire extinguisher, and taken him in the ambulance. They started down the thruway, but
as they were approaching Exit 14-a, they realized that the Hachensack River had over flowed and flooded the thruway. Turning around they arrived at Good Samaritian Hospital, where the boy recieved immediate attention. An hour or two later, he was able to be taken to Westchester
mine has been quoted saying they made an untimely repair, that it was a live wire, and needed to have been taken care of right away. Village police had called them, reporting the live wire, and they were just too slow to turn it off. The company was obviously swamped with requests,
via a different route. David Reichenberg, who was killed while doing a final act of chessed, has left behind four children, and a grieving wife. Orange and Rockland has come under strong criticism pertaining to the tragedy. Mayor Noramie Jas-
but unfortunatly, their lack of attention towards this one led to grave results. A company spokesman for O&R says a review of the incident is being made. A fund has been set up for the Reichenberg family, in memory of David.
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Charlot: I did help them then, of course, but I helped them before that. And after. It goes far beyond the earthquake. Advocate: So how are you helping them now? Charlot: Right now, actually, I'm working with disabled children. There's an after school program, for children ranging from ten years old, to eighteen. We help with their homework, but we also give them direction , helping them to make good choices. We just try to set them up with skills for life. Advocate: Mr. Charlot, thank you so much and good lucj to you. Questions for local candidates? Please write to
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Moshe Yosef Reichenberg Zt'l was only 50 when his life was tragically cut short as he attempted to save the life of a young child who had been struck by a fallen high voltage power line. The selfless instincts he exhibited were the embodiment of his life. Although Moshe Yosef's life was beset with extreme financial and personal challenges, his infectious joy and emunah never wavered. He was a beacon of light to his neighbors and chaverim and a pillar of support to his wife and four children. Now it is our turn to demonstrate our selflessness as we ensure that his dear wife should not have to suffer the pain of financial deprivation. The Hanhala of Ohr Somayach have established a special fund to provide for the future needs of the family and for the costs of special education for their autistic son. Please fill out the form below to donate. Checks can also be sent by mail to: The Ohr Somayach Reichenberg Fund C/o Rabbi Yochonon Wosner 3 Manor Drive Monsey, NY 10952. All gifts are fully tax deductable.
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and sensitively. Advocate: Is there an element of rehabilitation in the Family Court? Riley: I tend to look at things from the child's point of view, but I do broker settlements between parents and children too. Advocate: You mentioned that you are familiar with the Rockland legal community, can you expound?
Riley: I have worked in the Rockland county DA’s office from 1996 to 2006 as Special Victims Prosecutor in the Rockland County District Attorney’s office, which makes me familiar with the Monsey community. Advocate: Tell us more about your experience with children’s cases. Riley: Currently I work with Children full time as the Executive Director of the
Children’s Rights Society in Goshen. It is a legal services agency, children’s rights. I have experience in forensic interviewing. This is when the judge speaks to the child alone. It is important to make them feel at ease in a sometimes intimidating situation, and have the children speak truthfully. No stranger to Lower Hudson Valley associations, to name a few; Judge Riley is a member of Rockland ARC Foundation Board, 2007 to Present, New York State Bar Association, Rockland County Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, Rockland County Women’s Bar Association Child Welfare Court Improvement Committee, 9th Judicial District’s Committee for Gender Fairness in the Courts, Orange County Juvenile Justice Committee, Orange County Family Treatment Court Steering Committee and Orange County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND URGE PRESIDENT TO QUICKLY DECLARE REMAINING NY COUNTIES ELIGIBLE FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE Families, Businesses In Counties Spanning from Long Island, NYC, Hudson Valley, Capital Region, North Country Hit Hard By Irene Need Federal Aid Schumer, Gillibrand: Disaster Assistance Essential for New York Communities Under Water
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U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today urged President Obama and FEMA Administrator Fugate to quickly declare remaining counties in New York State eligible for Individual and Public Assistance. For Individual Assistance, these counties include Bronx, Clinton, Columbia, Kings, Montgomery, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Warren, Washington and Westchester. For Public Assistance, these include the counties of Columbia, Kings, Orange, Putnam, Schenectady, Sullivan and Washington. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand wrote to President Obama and Administrator Fugate yesterday urging their swift approval for New York State’s request for a major disaster declaration to release federal funds to help individuals and communities recover from Hurricane Irene. “President Obama made the right decision declaring New York State a major disaster area,” said Schumer and Gillibrand. “This will start to put more of the resources we need on the ground to help families, businesses and communities dig out from this devastating storm. But more New Yorkers across our state continue to suffer and are in dire need of help. These families and businesses need every last bit of federal assistance, and we will continue to fight hard to get New Yorkers all the tools and resources we need to recover.” Individual assistance includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Public assistance includes emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
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I am writing out of concern for several counties included in Governor Cuomo’s request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration, but have not yet been designated for Individual and Public Assistance. For Individual Assistance, these counties include Bronx, Clinton, Columbia, Kings, Montgomery, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Warren, Washington and Westchester. For Public Assistance, these include the counties of Columbia, Kings, Orange, Putnam, Schenectady, Sullivan and Washington.
The damage and devastation in these counties is significant, and will require resources beyond what local and state governments are able to provide. These counties have experienced major property damage, road, bridge, railroad track and other infrastructure damage, which has caused residences and businesses to be inaccessible for emergency services. Communities are experiencing sewer and water line damage, causing sanitation and public health concerns. Individuals in many of these counties still do not have electricity and some counties have experienced oil and natural gas leaks.
As the local, state and federal governments continue to assess the damage throughout New York State, I urge you to ensure that these counties not yet designated, but which were included in the governor’s request and have also experienced widespread damage, are considered for prompt designation for Individual and Public Assistance, pursuant to the Stafford Act. Thank you again for your attention to this urgent matter. Sincerely, Charles E. Schumer Kirsten E. Gillibrand
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Congressman Eliot Engel joined with local officials, viewed regions in Rockland and Westchester Counties severely damaged by the flooding caused by Hurricane Irene. Rep. Engel is fighting for federal assistance to come to the residents and small businesses who have suffered devastating damages to their homes and livelihood. “Visiting families who no longer have a livable home or face substantial financial burdens to restore their homes following the floods, was something completely heartbreaking. To stand by helplessly and watch the power of Mother Nature consume everything you own is a feeling I hope no one else must endure. In addition, in this time of economic distress, paying for the damages could send many families into ruin.
Costliest disasters in 2011
There have been 10 weather disasters this year that caused more than $1 billion each in damages, the most major weather events in 30 years. When Disaster, deaths Late Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene hits East Coast; 44 Summer Flooding, upper Midwest Spring, summer Spring, summer
Flooding, Mississippi River; 2 Drought, heat wave, wildfires in southern plains
May 22-27 Tornadoes in Midwest, Southeast; 177 April 25-30 Tornadoes in Southeast, Ohio Valley; 327 April 14-16 Tornadoes in Midwest, Southeast, 38 April 8-11 Tornadoes in Midwest, Southeast April 4-5 Tornadoes in Midwest, Southeast; 9 Jan. 29- Blizzard, central, Feb. 3 Northeastern states; 36
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“Also, our communities’ economic engine is our network of small businesses. By strengthening them, we can make a dent in our unemployment issues as they are the true job creators. They must also be given the proper aid they need to reopen their doors to customers. The Small Business Administration will have assistance for them, and my offices in New York will do whatever possible to help them find the aid they need. “I will work closely with FEMA to allocate federal resources as quickly as possible. I have joined with my colleagues to urge President Obama to expedite FEMA aid to the affected regions of New York – including Rockland, Westchester and the Bronx. Helping Americans hurt by natural disasters is what the federal government should be doing. It is part of what public service is all about. The guidelines for relief are not written in stone, and I will report all that I witnessed in our neighborhoods to President Obama and Governor Cuomo to enable our residents to receive the level of help they need.
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getary offsets attached to any emergency increase to FEMA funding. I did not hear a word from them about offsets when they were busy compiling the massive debt under their watch through unfunded wars, tax cuts for the wealthy and unpaid for prescription drug plans. I thought their position of forcing the poorest Americans, the unemployed, struggling middle class families and small businesses to bear the weight of their newfound fiscal responsibility was the worst they could do. I never dreamed they would add disaster victims to that list. Never before have there been offsets required to deal with disaster assistance – this is not the time to start. “Disasters such as Irene show that the federal government, and all of the resources which come with it, are vital to help people when they are in their greatest need. I want to thank our local leaders, and those that helped people in need (first responders, law enforcement, the National Guard, and our fellow citizens), and I want to assure them that the federal government will not overlook to their work, nor to the suffering of our citizens. I am committed to providing assistance to those in need.”
Obama Requests A Joint Session Of Congress For Major Jobs Speech
WASHINGTON -- Upping the stakes of his push for a major jobs plan, President Barack Obama has requested House Speaker John Boehner (ROhio) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to call a joint session of Congress that would take place on September 7, 2011. The letter, sent from the White House to the respective leaders, reads as follows: Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Leader:), Our Nation faces unprecedented economic challenges, and millions of hardworking Americans continue to look for jobs. As I have traveled across our country this summer and spoken with our fellow Americans, I have heard a consistent message: Washington needs to put aside politics and start making decisions based on what is best for our country and not what is best for each of our parties in order to grow the economy and create jobs. We must answer this call.
Therefore, I respectfully request the opportunity to address a Joint Session of Congress on September 7, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. It is my intention to lay out a series of bipartisan proposals that the Congress can take immediately to continue to rebuild the American economy by strengthening small businesses, helping Americans get back to work, and putting more money in the paychecks of the Middle Class and working Americans, while still reducing our deficit and getting our fiscal house in order. It is our responsibility to find bipartisan solutions to help grow our economy, and if we are willing to put country before party, I am confident we can do just that. A request for comment from Speaker Boehner's office as to whether he will formally invite the president to address Congress was not immediately returned. If the president's request is granted, the joint session would provide him with the type of audience that usually accompanies a State of the Union address. It would also add additional weight to an already critical push by the administration to shift political discussions to job creation.
Brooklyn, Not getting help
Not on a list of counties getting post-Irene disaster aid. And Borough President Marty Markowitz is pretty unhappy about that. Advertisement: Gov. Andrew Cuomo has identified 26 counties that saw “devastating effects” from last weekend’s storm. But six of those counties have not yet been declared disaster zones by the federal government. That list includes Brooklyn along with Columbia, Putnam, Orange, Sullivan and Washington counties. Teams are still out assessing damage and those six could be eligible for relief funds soon. New York City’s other four boroughs are already getting aid. Markowitz says he’s ‘dumbfounded’ at Brooklyn’s exclusion because many waterfront areas were flooded, including Coney Island and Red Hook. He says he hopes the Federal Emergency Management Agency “immediately reverses this dreadful decision and includes Brooklyn.”
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SLEEP problems In older adults DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF Dr. Esther Bekritsky PEDIATRIC MEDICINE: Department of Adult Medicine Dr. Paul BloomBekritsky Dr. Esther Dr. Gerson Gluck Dr. Paul Bloom Dr. Gerson Gluck ADULT MEDICINE Dr. James Israel Dr. ADULT Arthur Landau MEDICINE: Dr. Debra Grohman Dr. James Israel BrianDr. Blitz, PA Arthur Landau Elana Dr.Klein, DebraPAGrohman Most adults need 7 or 8 hours of sleep each night to feel Dr. Eric Goldman fully alert during the day. This is usually also true for people FAMILY MEDICINE Brian Blitz, PA age 65 or older. But as we get older, we might have more Dr. Ryan Banach trouble sleeping. Many things can get in the way of sleeping well or sleeping long enough to be fully rested. FAMILY MEDICINE: OB/GYN Dr. Ryan Banach Older adults might get sleepy earlier in the evening. Older adults may have insomnia, which makes it hard to fall Dr. Joel W. Allen asleep when they go to bed or stay asleep all night. They Dr. DebraOB/GYN: Kirschner might wake up very early in the morning and not be able Dr. Karina Zhuravleva Dr. Joel W. Allen to go back to sleep. Melissa A. Carco, PA Dr. Debra Kirschner A number of things can cause sleep problems. By the time Dr. Karina Zhuravleva an adult is over 65 years old, his or her sleep-wake cycle DENTAL Melissa A. Carco, PA may not seem to work as well as it did when he or she was younger. As we age, our body makes less of the chemicals Dr. Genady Benyaminov and hormones that help us sleep well (growth hormone Dr. Leonard Kundel DENTAL and melatonin). Dr.Dr. Stacey Lubetsky Genady Benyaminov Sleep problems may be caused by illness, by pain that Dr. Ramin Kashani Dr. Leonard Kundel keeps a person from sleeping or by medicines that keep a Dr. Jacklyn Tadros Dr. Stacey Lubetsky person awake. Dr. Mark Raider Tadros Dr. Jacklyn However, people of all ages can have a sleep disorder such Dr. Sarah HannaRaider Dr. Mark as sleep apnea. Restless legs syndrome or periodic limb movement disorder are also conditions that can cause Jana Barkin, Hygienist Dr. Sarah Hanna problems with sleep. Jana Barkin, Hygienist Sleep apnea is a disorder in which a person stops breathSPECIALTY ing repeatedly while asleep. People who have sleep apnea Dr. Harry Baldinger - Podiatry SPECIALTY: usually snore very loudly. They stop breathing for 10 to 30 Dr. Birnbaum--Podiatry Podiatry Dr. Stuart Harry Baldinger seconds during sleep and then start breathing again with a Dr. Stuart David Schwalb gasp. This can happen hundreds of times in a single night. Birnbaum- Urology - Podiatry Every time this happens it causes the person to wake up Dr. Dr.David DavidMenchellSchwalb -Allergy Urology Dr. Renata Renata Witkowska Witkowska --Allergy Allergy a little bit, which disrupts sleeping patterns and makes it Dr. hard for the person to get a good night's rest. It can also Dr.Samuel Samuel Wong Dr. Wong- Ophthalmology - Ophthalmol- cause high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart Dr. Alfred Hellreich attack. ogy- Dermatology Philip Fried - Dermatology Dr. Alfred Hellreich - DermatolDr. Yoel Kantor - Endocrinology ogy What can I do to sleep better? Hanna Raice - Nutrition Counseling Dr. Philip Fried - Dermatology • Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even Aaron Therapy Dr. YoelMuller, KantorSpeech - Endocrinology on the weekends. Melech Karp,- Nutrition Speech Therapy Hanna Raice Counsel• Do not take naps longer than about 20 minutes. • Don't read, snack or watch TV in bed. Use your bedroom for sleep and other rooms for other activities. • Avoid caffeine about 8 hours before bedtime. • Avoid nicotine and alcohol in the evening. Alcohol might help you fall asleep initially, but it will probably make you wake up in the middle of the night. • Don’t lie in bed for a long time trying to go to sleep. After 30 minutes of trying to sleep, get up and do something quiet for a while in a different room, such as readschedule your ing or listening to quiet music. Then try again to fall appointment asleep in bed. today: • Ask your doctor if any of your medicines could be keeping you awake at night. Monsey Family Medical Center 40 Robert Pitt Dr. Monsey, NY 10952 (845) 352-6800
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Department Departmentof ofPediatric Adult Medicine Medicine
Newborn babies often have newborn hiccups. This usually happens when the baby is only six months of age or younger. Sometimes newborn hiccups could even happen while they are inside the womb. Newborn Hiccups are extremely common. In fact, health researchers have found that a baby can get hiccups even before he or she is born. Newborn hiccups may seem like a cause for concern, but they usually are not. Some of the most common causes of hiccups in infants include: air swallowing, excitement, mother’s diet and a condition called GERD. Infants have a tendency to swallow air, especially when they are being fed. Hiccups occur when that extra air is bounced back up from the diaphragm. Excitement is another one of the causes of baby hiccups. When a baby gets excited, the muscles of his or her diaphragm become stimulated. This stimulation causes the muscles of the diaphragm to contract, which causes hiccups. Nursing mothers have to be cognizant of the fact that everything they eat affects their babies. Researchers have found that caffeine, chocolate, wheat and eggs can cause hiccups in infants. Mothers who limit their consumption of those foods can reduce their baby’s chances of developing hiccups. Gastroesophageal reflex disease, which is also referred to as GERD is another probably cause of baby hiccups. This is a condition that causes the contents of the stomach to backflow into the esophagus. Some of the symptoms of GERD include vomiting, spitting and coughing. Parents who are concerned should take their baby to the doctor. However, it is important to note that this condition is usually not a cause for concern because most infants grow out of it. There are a few things that parents can do to reduce their baby’s chances of getting the hiccups. One of the things that many doctors suggest doing is keeping the baby on a regular schedule. They suggest feeding the baby until he or she is satisfied. Babies that are overfed are more likely to develop hiccups. Experts also suggest burping the baby frequently while feeding. Burping prevents gas from building up in the stomach. It also helps bring up the excess air that the baby might have swallowed during feeding. There has also been evidence to suggest that giving a baby a pacifier can help treat hiccups. If newborn hiccups are caused by GERD, that condition will have to be treated in order to stop the hiccups. A doctor may prescribe a medication that reduces the amount of acid in the stomach. The doctor may also suggest making changes in the baby’s lifestyle, such as feeding him or her in an upright position. A physician may also suggest feeding the baby thicker formula. Hiccups typically become less frequent as the infant gets older. Parents can help prevent baby hiccups by burping the baby and feeding him or her as the doctor recommends. Additionally, mothers who nurse need to watch their diets. To discuss this and other healthcare issues with our pediatricians; Dr. Esther Bekritsky, DDr. Paul Bloom, or Dr. Gerson Gluck please call the Medical Center at 845.352.6800
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easing kids back to school Reviewed by: Naomi Franklin, LMSW
For some kids, school can be a tense and fearsome place. Children with special needs in particular may have problems understanding what is expected of them; may face painful social exclusion; and may find the work confusing and stressful. As a parent, your instinct is to charge in on a white horse and slay those dragons. But often, a listening ear, a sympathetic word and a reassuring hug will be a bigger help.
and realistic responses and coping techniques for your child.
1. Acknowledge the problem. Does hearing, "Don't worry!" help when you're anxious about something? It probably doesn't comfort your child much, either. The most important thing you can do for a child experiencing school anxiety is to acknowledge that her fears are real to her. If nothing else, you'll ensure that she won't be afraid to talk to you about them.
6. Understand the value of tears. Crying can be a great stress reliever. It flushes out bad feelings and eases tension. It's hard to see your child crying, and your first instinct may be to help him stop as soon as possible. But after the tears have all come out, your child may be in a particularly open and receptive mood for talking and sharing. Provide a soothing and sympathetic presence, but let the crying run its course.
2. Ask, "What three things are you most worried about?" Making your request specific can help your child start to sort through a bewildering array of fears and feelings. If he's unable to name the things that are most worrisome, have him tell you any three things, or the most recent three things. 3. Ask, "What three things are you most excited about?" Most kids can think of something good, even if it's just going home at the end of the day. But chances are your child does have things she really enjoys about school that just get drowned out by all the scary stuff. Bring those good things out into the light. 4. Do some roleplaying. Once you have some concrete examples of anxiety-provoking events, help your child figure out an alternate way to deal with them. Discuss possible scenarios and play the part of your child in some role-playing exercises, letting him play the part of the demanding teacher or bullying classmate. Model appropriate
5. Keep the lines of communication open. Let your child know that she can always talk to you, no matter what. It's not always necessary even to have solutions to her problems. Sometimes just talking about things out loud with a trusted adult makes them seem less threatening. And if the situation does become overwhelming for your child, you want to be the first to know about it.
7. Resist the urge to fix everything. There are some instances in which parents do have to take action. If your child is in a class that's too challenging, or is having trouble because an IEP isn't being followed, there are steps you can take. If a teacher or a classmate is truly harassing your child, you will want to follow up with that. But you'll also want to teach her that some things in life just have to be dealt with, even though they stink. Fix only what's really badly broken. 8. Know when to get help. Most children experience school anxiety to some extent, and some feel it more deeply and disruptively. When does it become a big enough problem to require professional help? Some signs to look for are major changes in friendships, style of clothing, music preferences, sleeping and eating habits, attitude and behavior. If you've established a good rapport with your child and he suddenly doesn't want to talk, that's a sign of trouble as well.
ous family’s tradition. Presently, Reb Bunim is attending Long Island University School of Social Work. This past year, he was a tutor/mentor at Pupa Yeshiva. This coming year, he will provide therapeutic intervention.
Seymour Kushnir, MD ADULT PSYCHIATRY Allan Flaggman, MD ADULT PSYCHIATRY Zvi Weisstuch, MD CHILD PSYCHIATRY SOCIAL WORK Individual, Couple Child & Family Therapy Malka Susswein, LCSW Yael Kahan, LMSW Gelly Asovski, LCSW Child Therapy Gila Zelinger, LCSW Chana Simmonds, LCSW Rabbi Aryeh Frankel, LMSW Sharon Kronenberg, LMSW Naomi Franklin, LMSW Child Therapy Avi Riber, LMSW
Project Ohr, continued from front page..... men will enhance our staff by enabling the department to serve the community even better,” concluded Mrs. Susswein. The Twersky name is synonymous with medicine, behavior health and chesed. By choosing to become a therapist, Bunim Twersky is following in his illustri-
PROJECT OHR Department of Behavioral Health
As a community health center, Monsey Family Medical Center assumes a great responsibility to provide programs and services geared to the community that it serves. The staff of Project Ohr, as well as the entire facility reflects and answers the needs of our clients.
With the addition of Bunim Twersky to the department, MFMC continues in its mission that it started when first opening almost twenty years ago. For an immediate appoint-
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P r o j e c t O h r Behavioral Health Tips Supporting Children’s Mental Health: Tips for Parents and Educators • Practice the back to school routine a few times before the first day (e.g., go to bed, get up, dress, eat breakfast, brush teeth, and be out the door by 8am). • Have your child help prepare what you can the night before (pick out clothes, pack healthy lunch your child likes, pack school bag, etc). • Talk to your child's school and find out what the routines are. Help your child to understand what is expected – practice new or difficult skills at home before school starts.
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Empathy Helps the Medicine Go Down
Eliezer Vilinsky, M.A. Miryam Vilinsky, M.Ed. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES © 2011 All rights reserved. Permission to print granted to The Advocate Educators know that both what we teach and how we teach can affect the outcome of a child’s learning. It is not a far stretch to say that preparation for teaching entails onethird content and two-thirds delivery method. Some teachers would skew this proportion even more. The point is that “how” we parent and educate requires a lot of attention, and it contributes greatly toward a child’s success or failure. The “how” of teaching can refer to teaching style. That would mean in what way the teacher presents her lessons and enables students to respond to her lessons. Lecturing, hands-on demonstrations, leading exploratory groups, and self-directed activities are a few ways of getting information into students. Verbal or written responses and skill demonstrations are ways to confirm that students have learned. These belong to one type of “how” we teach that matters immensely. Logic dictates that it is important to match our teaching style to how our children learn best. There is another dimension of how we teach that also matters greatly. Our attitude counts. What goes through teachers’ and parents’ minds while they interact with children can also impact the outcome of the activity. From the field of attitudes that can run through our minds, we would like to focus on one: empathy. We choose this element of attitude because of the remarkable weight that it carries. Dr. Mohammmadreza Hojat, from Jefferson Medi-
cal College in Philadelphia is an expert on the topic of empathy as it relates to physicians. He literally “wrote the book” on the subject, as they say. Dr. Hojat’s research team recently concluded a three-year study of 891 diabetic patients under the care of 29 doctors. They determined that the healthier glucose control and cholesterol levels found in the majority of patients were directly linked to the level of empathy practiced by their doctors. That’s amazing. The quality of their health was not in their clinical medical care alone. Add empathy and enhance all other interventions. What exactly is empathy? Empathy has been defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Indeed, as Dr. Hojat explains, empathy is multi-dimensional. Part of it is cognitive, and part is affective. The cognitive part is the ability to understand another, which means to see things from the other person’s perspective. The research showed that for physicians, this was the strongest component of their successful empathy practice. We firmly believe that you can apply this truth to the education of children. Empathy is a big key to teaching and reaching children. And again, the cognitive perspective-taking part is what counts most. A successful “perspective-taker” will earn the trust and cooperation of students, as they realize that the adult really understands “where they’re coming from.” Showing children that you and they are on the same page open doors to attentive, focused, cooperative, interested, and responsible learning. Children like to learn from teachers who understand them and their perspective. They will learn more diligently in class and work responsibly on homework assignments. Gaining
perspective is one of the first things we try to accomplish as we build a support system for our client students. As a matter of fact, we do the same as we relate to teachers and parents of those students. Getting onto the same wavelength establishes our rapport with everyone who is involved in helping the children whom we work with. So, how does one cognitively empathize?
"Get to know your child and align yourself with him." Well, some people do it quite naturally, while others need to hone their skills. For those who don’t easily connect perspectives with children, get to know your student or child. Watch him and listen to him. Watch how much importance he places on learning and studying. His work habits tell this. Observe how he spends his spare time. Take notice of whom his friends are. See what he reads. Listen to him. Pinpoint his preferences and biases. Get to know your child and align yourself with him. By the way, aligning yourself with this young person does not necessarily mean to agree with him. You’re looking to establish a mutually respectful relationship that shows that you care about his welfare and growth. He knows that you will not agree with everything that he says or does, and that’s perfectly normal. We can disagree and still be mutually respectful. The key is to show that you do understand where he’s coming from and that you do care about where he’s going. That will pave the road toward his healthy education.
One more thing. You may do all the right stuff and try to build an empathetic relationship, but the child doesn’t respond positively. Despite your best efforts, you may have missed the target. You can always discuss perspectives with your student or child directly. Ask about his opinions or thoughts on particular topics. Show that you are interested in what he says. Thank him for sharing. At a later date, refer to the earlier discussions and add to them, showing that you understood them. Then ask about other things. Keep forging that respectful rapport. This is all valuable when it comes to learning, especially when children encounter snags that cause them to struggle. When you can knowledgeably empathize with their struggle because you know how they normally tick, they will be more willing to place their care in your hands. Then you can ply your professional skills and find ways to help them. Yes, teaching and parenting goes well beyond imparting knowledge and skills. We raise children to be thinking and feeling individuals. The most effective way to teach that is by teaching in that way – to teach empathetically. Through our teaching and child-raising we will be showing our children how to do the same for others. We are preparing children to be responsible adults by “helping children to help themselves.” Eliezer and Miryam Vilinsky are educational consultants in private practice. They conduct teacher-training seminars and consult with schools and families locally, nationally, and internationally. They can be reached at Educational Support Services at 426-3673 and at www.TReaching. com. The weekly edition of Educational Insights is available via subscription. Call for details.
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• Have an occasional family meeting to discuss ways you can save energy at home. • Use this list as a guide to energy saving tips and assign someone to monitor energy use between meetings. • Make a game out of saving energy by paying small rewards for coming up with new energy saving tips in the home. • Keep track of your utility bills to see how much you can save.
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How to prevent CO Poisoning Proper care of your wood burning stove, gas or oil furnace is key to saving money and energy. It also helps to identify and address any carbon monoxide (CO) issues in your home. CO gas may be invisible, odorless, colorless and tasteless, but it is serious business. If heating units aren’t working properly, or if their exhaust isn’t vented outdoors, CO can build up to deadly concentrations. If there’s soot buildup and cracks or separation in vents, CO could leak in your home, threatening your health and saftety. Some symptoms of CO poisoning are headaches, dizziness, nausea and stinging eyes. Some warning signs include a back draft or hot draft coming out of the fule diverter, no draft in the chimney or flue; fallen soot from a fireplace chimney or furnace flue; stuffy, stale air or the smell of gas, fuel oil or propane in your home. What to do? If you suspect CO poisoning immediately evacuate the premises and call 911. Some preventative measures include having a qualified contractor tune-up your heating system and inspect your chimney every year. If you switched from oil to gas heat, make sure that your chimney has been cleaned and inspected by a qualified service person. Make sure your furnace’s flue pipe connection is tight, and pipes aren’t damaged. Periodically clean and adjust your appliances’ pilot light and burner chamber to ensure proper combustion and ignition. Never use grills or portable generators indoors or in an enclosed space. Most important, install CO detectors.
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Scenes from Hurricane Irene in Rockland and NYC
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Monsey Family Medical Center
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THE ADVOCATE September 1, 2011
CLASSIFIEDS
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To place a classified ad please call 845.770.1950 • or E-mail Sales@advocateNews.org
Medical Center seeks Early Morning Or Late Evening Receptionist Immediate Opening Yiddish or Spanish speaking VERY helpful must have customer service experience and be able to multi-task morning position /be available for work at 7:30am for, evening position up to 9pm for P/T or F/T Please Call 845-352-6800 x 6834, or Email RCHealthCenter@Gmail.com
Value is in the land, over a half an acre. For more info please call Rivky Kagan 845.659.2056.
Professional service & quality. That’s all you get. Free Estimates • Fully licensed & Insured
We start with design • Continue with quality • End with satisfaction!
MONSEY BLUEBERRY HILL 1 BR FROM 139K - 2 BR FROM 239K PREFERRED PROPERTIES 845.352.4440
CONDOS FOR RENT-SALE 411 Route 59 • Airmont, NY 10952 Voice 845-352-6200 Fax 1-800-807-6449 FOR SALE: 2007 TOYOTA YARIS BLACK VIN #JTDBT923471041179 OWNER: BETTYNA CHERUBIN PLACE: INTERSTATE TOYOTA 411 RT 59, MONSEY NY 10952 SEPT 8, 2011, 12PM
POSITION WANTED
cROWN pICTURE fRAMING
I AM AVAILABLE 24/7 TO PROVIDE CAREGIVING TO THE ELDERLY. HOUSEKEEPING, DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS, MEDS, MEAL PREPERATION, ETC.
Custom Framing and Matting • Needle Point • Oil Painting • Portraits
REFRENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. CALL ANGELA AT 845-425-6051
845-352-6214
Kagan Realty
Looking to buy or sell-? Give the Kagan Team a call -Rivky Kagan 845.659.2056 Yaakov Miller 914.414.3619 Kagan Realty
CONDOS FOR RENT-SALE
help wanted P/T or F/T FASHION SALES LADY Ruthie's Unique Boutique. Earn between $300-$400 per week. Must be outgoing, up-beat, fashion oriented with common sense. Must be available Fridays, Sundays, and weekdays 2:30-7:30 PM. To apply, call (845) 356-0009 only on weekdays after 3:00PM and ask for Ruthie. Must be legally eligible to work in the US. Great job for college students, or women with older children.
House for sale-Forshay
Commercial Industrial • Residential
Help Wanted
1 or 2 bedrooms available . Please call Yaakov Miller 914.414.3619 or Rivky Kagan 845.659.2056.
Kagan Realty
interns for newspaper ...wanted to help newspaper grow, WANNA SEE YOUR writing IN PRINT? must be hard working. flexable hours. call 845-770-1950 this is exp. only, un-paid internship.
A & M Gar finkel
situation needed Free Room & Board for mature student or adult in the home of a respectable female senior citizen. Limited assistance may be required. Character references must be provided. Call Rachel at RCDC 845352-1400 ext 3245.
SENIOR GROUP RCDC WOMEN’S SENIOR GROUP PROGRAM 12:30 - 3:00PM
for a great afternoon, MONDAY & WED. FREE TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL
845.352.1400 x 3245
TAXI AVAILABLE Cheapest In Town Mini Vans Available Pay after Shabbos or Yom Tov 24 hour service Local or Long Distance 425-4411 la familia taxi
A PROJECT OF OFA OF ROCKLAND COUNTY
CONDOS FOR RENT-SALE
STAR 1 TRANSPORTATION - CAR SERVICE
MONSEY BLUEBERRY HILL Apartments for rent
star 1 transportation CAR SERVICE & AIRPORT SHUTTLE
1 Bedroom from $1,140 2 Bedrooms from $1,595 3 Bedrooms from $2,025
NOT TO BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
CALL BLUEBERRY HILL 845.352.4440
Local and Long Distance Service 15 Passenger Van, Minivan, Town Car $7 Monsey to 222 Rt. 59, Suffern - $9 Monsey to Good Sam Hospital $11 Monsey to Palisades Mall - $14Monsey to Nyack Hospital $5 Monsey to College Road
Pay after Shabbos or Yom Tov 845-356-2602
To place a classified ad please call 845.770.1950 or E-mail Sales@advocateNews.org
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For information call 845.352.2747 • Monsey, NY