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DEAR READERS B
aruch Hashem, we’re back in time for Purim. From
under the mask and for the first time in a long time, you
the many fan letters we’ve been receiving with
may be realizing that you know so little about who you
comments like—“The UPDATE can’t just disappear
really are.
on us” and “I don’t know what happened to make you
go away, but just please come back!”—it seems that we’ve been sorely missed. We at the magazine want to thank you for noticing and caring that we weren’t there, and for wanting us back.
Now’s your chance to find the real you and share it with the significant others in your life. Tell them your hopes and dreams. Tell them your fears. Tell them how much you love them. And then open your heart, and listen while they tell you back.
Now on to the most pressing issue at hand which is the fast approaching, great, marvelous and profound day of Purim. In many ways unfathomable to us mortals, Purim is a Divine gift that we are given to experience on so many levels even when we don’t exactly understand what’s happening to us during those other-worldly 24 hours of time.
Of course a glass of wine will help to bring down the defenses and loosen the tongue, but even without an intoxicating beverage, the day itself is intoxicating. The veils that hide us one from one another and from HaKadosh Baruch Hu can lift or become so transparent on Purim that we may never see life again in the same way as we did before.
For one thing, Purim can be a gentle reminder that we tend to wear masks in our everyday life, even with the people who are closest to us like our husbands, wives, and
So whether you’re dressing up for Purim or not, don’t miss this precious opportunity to take off your mask.
children. It just seems to happen naturally; we get used to certain poses and roles that we project as a protective covering for the vulnerable, sensitive, and ever-changing being inside us. When you’re wearing a clown mask or a rubbery gorilla head, there’s no reason to maintain that pasted-on smile to elicit approval or that stern look to command fear and
Have a Freilichin Purim and a beautiful Shabbos,
Varda Branfman THE ENGLISH UPDATE editor@teu.co.il
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year around this time
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begin to look at my children appraisingly.
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assess them , like
Then , armed only mind, I sit alone in a
with a pen and a
a census taker for gender , height, weight and coloring.
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pad and the workings of my agitated
room and think.
am thinking, of course, of Purim costumes. And how this year, finally, my family will join the ranks of those most organized of families, those paragons of virtue, those models of creative efficiency: The Ones with the Themes. This year, I resolve, my children will be dressed in unison, my mishloach manot foods will match their costumes and the whole pretty package will be topped off with a perfectly rhymed poem, explaining the relevance of this theme and how it ties into both ancient Shushan and today.
the list is almost finished.
this one little thing for me?
“Come on kids,” I plead and I turn to my husband for encouragement. His lips are pursed and he shakes his head sadly. Then silently but decisively he turns his back and begins to wash the dishes. I scowl at his back. Stick in the mud! Party Pooper! I can see that I will have to go it alone.
I turn to my nine-year-old, my easy going, pliable boy. Happy go lucky, accommodating, willing…. In short, my last hope. “What do you say sweetie?” I ask. “Wanna be a Chinaman?”
Then after some hours of feverish scratching and scrawling in the darkened room, I emerge with my notebook and my list of idea. “Hi guys!” I call brightly to my children in the kitchen. They look at me suspiciously. They have calendars and they know what time of year it is. “So, listen up,” I say undaunted by their narrowed eyes. “I’ve got some ideas for Purim costumes here!”
“I know,” she answers, smiling proudly, “and I really, really liked it.”
Then I clear my throat and begin to read. “So what do you say, we can be Indians or cowboys or a baseball team! Animals in the zoo! Different types of shampoo! Girls dressed as boys and boys dressed as girls! All the different blessings! The seasons of the year! Pandas and kangaroos!” There is silence at the table. I realize that I am shouting and my children look a little frightened. I take a deep breath and begin my sales pitch again. “We can be bees and flowers! We can hand out honey! Or exotic vegetables! Or circus performers!” There is no response. “What about types of law enforcement!” I call out desperately, my eyes darting from side to side. “Or characters from Tanach! Major household appliances! Continents of the world! What do you say guys?” I am hoarse by now and
“Come on you guys,” I say again, weakly. “I want to be a butterfly!” my three-yearold says. I sigh. “But you were a butterfly last year.”
“And I want to be Queen Esther,” says my six-year-old. “But, hey,” I wheedle, “everyone is gonna be Queen Esther. Wouldn’t you like to be different? Wouldn’t you like to be a washing machine?” I grin crazily. A puzzled look crosses my daughter’s face. “No, Mommy,” she says gently, slipping her little hand in mine. “People are not washing machines. People use washing machines for clothing. See?” I have just been schooled by a six-yearold. I nod glumly. “And, I’m gonna be a soldier,” my eleven-year-old says. He is bored with this conversation. He’s heard it repeated every year since he was born. “How about a quarterback instead?” I ask, thinking wistfully of the gigantic shoulder pads still sewn into my Sheva Brachos outfits. “Nope. A soldier,” he answers. “Sorry.” “It’s okay,” I whisper, although it is not and I think spitefully of all the things I’ve done for them over the years. Can’t they do
And his eyes are so soft and so kind as he looks at me. And his voice is so gentle and so sweet as he says, “I really want to be a pineapple.” A pineapple? Who wants to be a pineapple? I wonder. And how is that better than a knight or a Chinaman or a dishwasher or a quarterback? But I am a grown up now so I don’t say everything I think. I only sigh and get to work manufacturing the necessities for soldiers and butterflies and pineapples and queens. And on Purim when the families with the themes come to my door all dressed in their matching orangutan outfits, I suffer a pang of jealousy. Then I turn from the door and I look at my children’s shining faces, their eager pride, their joyous sense of self and I know that I did the right thing. Because flitting around my house is the most delicate butterfly, the most beautiful queen, the sweetest pineapple and the bravest soldier. And really, who wants a bunch of orangutans anyway? This article originally appeared on OU’s Shabbat Shalom site and is reprinted with permission of the author. Yael Zoldan is a freelance writer and author of four popular children’s books, including, We Can Do Mitzvos from Aleph to Tav (Feldheim, 2009) and Shimmy Shambone will NOT Take a Bath (Feldheim, 2013). Her books are available in bookstores and online.
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does not believe in the Creator, so who is left at the wheel? Man.
“Truth” according to secular society and particularly modern medicine changes from year to year, and sometimes minute to minute and I certainly do not want to be a passenger on that directionless ship.
While scientists believe that they will soon be able to control the environment through technological advancement, modern medicine’s ability to observe phenomena does not usually translate into the ability to control what they are observing.
The more I research, the more I come across a fiercely guarded belief in the “theory of evolution”. Jewish society has somehow come to terms with this fact. What people do not realize is how much direct influence evolutionary ideology has on medical “progress”.
The media predicts that it is just a matter of time before man develops the technology to cure all disease (and thus live forever?). I am not convinced that nature needs to be fixed, and the idea of man controlling nature should be terrifying to all of us.
The best example I can think of is genetics. Genetics in essence is the “science” of evolution. What geneticists believe is that most diseases are due to arbitrarily occurring genetic defects (called “mutations”) as opposed to preventable environmental factors.
It seems that modern medicine has it backwards by proposing that nature causes disease and man can cure it through his advancing technological capabilities. What usually happens is quite the opposite: Man causes disease, and only by going back to nature can we reverse the damage.
They even go so far as to claim that this is a necessary part of the evolutionary process, weeding out the genetically unfit. The BRCA gene that supposedly predicts breast cancer risk has been leading many people down a slippery path. Breast cancer has so many clearly evident environmental and lifestyle factors, that blaming the whole thing on genetics is downright dangerous.
A majority of diseases are actually caused by man. We are living in a highly polluted environment, eating genetically modified or processed junk foods, trans-fats, preservatives, artificial colors, and flavors, etc. We are exposed to x-rays, electromagnetism, pesticides, fluoride in the water, and more. All these things cause disease.
It is dangerous for two reasons. Firstly, it leads a lot of women to “courageously” pursue life-threatening surgeries. Women are even undergoing sterility inducing hysterectomies in the prime of their fertile years to prevent a disease they don’t even have. All because a gene was found that may slightly increase their risk of cancer. Secondly, cancer can occur almost anywhere in the body, and removing parts may prevent cancer in those areas (because they are no longer there), but it certainly will not prevent cancer elsewhere. The real way to prevent cancer is to avoid exposure to and consumption of carcinogens, and to build up the immune system so that the body is capable of finding and destroying cancer cells. Genetics basically ignores the environmental causes of disease and renders us powerless victims of fate who are at the mercy of state-of-the-art medical advancement. Geneticists say, “If we can just isolate the gene that causes this problem, then we are only one step away from a cure.” This is not true and will never be true, because as much as they try, science will never overpower nature. Modern medicine March 1, 2015
I am not trying to scare you; we all do the best we can. I am just pointing out that before pursuing theoretical genetic factors, and removing parts of your body, why not try to remove disease-causing agents from your surrounding environment? This is actually a lot less frightening. Our genes are not set in stone: The health of our genes and the genes of our offspring rely heavily on our environment. Malnutrition and x-ray exposure are known causes of birth defects. All life forms that produce healthy offspring when properly nourished can produce defective progeny when malnourished or exposed to toxins. (1) Despite the media’s strong emphasis on genetics alone as the main cause of disease, there is at best a slight correlation between these ever changing genetic findings and most diseases. Rather than being the rigid underlying force of nature that controls every aspect of our fate, our genes are more like a microcosmic, ever-changing reflection of our greater selves. Reference: 1. Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, Dr. Weston A. Price
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Yes, Purim is a super holiday. But call it irony or Hashem’s sense of humor, but there it is: Mishlo’ach manos are filled with every chametz concoction ever cooked up. Most of them are the crumbly or sticky kind: cakes, cupcakes, cookies, noodles, kugels, bisli, wafers, challahs, muffins, and more. Plus, kids are usually less supervised on this happy, frolicking day, especially as they sneak off to munch on stashes of nosh—in the rooms you may have already cleaned for Pesach. So we have to have that happy balance of “yay for Purim, and don’t sweat about Pesach!”
Purim prep is helped tremendously by planning: We need costumes, shopping, mishlo’ach manos, gifts for the rebbeim and teachers, arranging to have guests or be a guest, food for the seudah, matanos l’evyonim, and some more. Yes, yes, all great stuff, but to avoid getting overwhelmed, stressed or, chas v’shalom, sad(!) at this simchahdik time of year, Purim needs a plan. The following is a helpful list of tasks to tend to beforehand:
1. Check your box of costumes from last year. See if anything can still be worn this year. Ask your children what they would like to dress up as. It’s always useful to “swap” costumes with your neighbors.
2. Plan what you would like to give for mishlo’ach manos this year and make a list of who you’d like to give them to. Don’t forget elderly neighbors, teachers, and bus drivers.
If your children are old enough to deliver mishlo’ach manos in your neighborhood, write out clearly the addresses of the people on your list.
4. Have your children design cards that say Purim Sameach from 5.
your family. Include the hechsherim of the food, and whether it is parve, milchig or fleishig.
Make extra mishlo’ach manos for unexpected visitors. It’s also helpful to keep a list of who you received from so you can better plan for next year.
6. Plan your seudah menu, and write down how many guests are coming.
7. When families make a seudah together, often the menu dishes
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i’shenichnas Adar, marbim b’simchah! This is a great month and a great festival and a great opportunity to celebrate the gift of life. Purim!
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can be divided up. One family can make the soup and kreplach, another the roast and rice, a third can prepare the salads and dips, and a fourth can bring over the fish and kugel. Decide who will provide the challah, drinks and paper goods, and who will help with set-up and cleanup.
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Designate an area of your kitchen for all the mishlo’ach manos to accumulate, instead of having a free-for-all throughout the house. Explain to your children that mishlo’ach manos can be eaten only in designated areas, while the rest of the house is a chametz-free zone.
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Smile, laugh, put on music and be really, really thankful to be alive.
Remember that each season has its special flavor, and it really comes back to one basic theme: Hashem loves us, redeemed us and will redeem us in the future!
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A hidden woman With a plain face. No make-up. Not the slightest trace. There was no need. It was radiantly clear. Her beauty was profound. No others came near. Qualities fine and rare, And the king wanted each. Drawn to true royalty, Realms above his reach. Still a hidden woman She did remain.
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Or nobly being happy, With whatever she’s got, A great radiance builds, From the mitzvas unseen. A hidden Jewish woman, The most beautiful queen.
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Chronic illness is a real game changer for children, and not in a good way. The knowledge that tragedy may never be far off is an ever-present reality. For the uninitiated (and we pray to always be uninitiated), pediatric illness means pain, constant pain. It is rife with abiding uncertainty, interminable anxiety, and frequent hospitalizations. It wreaks havoc with every stage of normal development and at every level, both physical and emotional. According to Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg: “If an adult would scream in the middle of a painful procedure, the doctors would usually stop and figure out a better way to do things. When children scream, they just hold them down tighter.” That about sums up the life of a sick child. Total powerlessness. Chronic illness is a many-headed monster with very few intervals of respite. The battle for life - quantity and quality, while definitely highlighted along the way with wonderful miracles and incredible kindness, is intense and enduring. It takes a person of rare emuna and bitachon to not only survive such a thing but to turn it into relief and healing. And a person of courage and exceptional grace to take a tragedy of that magnitude and go even further by turning it into a living force that benefits so many others. Enter Kids Kicking Cancer and Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg. He understands, he really gets it - the powerlessness, the pain, the fear, the anxiety. He sees beyond and beneath these children's bald heads and their anger and frustration. Rabbi Goldberg is, among many things, an ordained rabbi and a black belt in martial arts. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, and a much sought after lecturer.
From Victims
to
Victors
go on to share their light, their depth, and their inspiration with parents, siblings, doctors, and nurses, as they teach them what they’ve learned. Rabbi Goldberg will tell you with incredible candor and heartbreaking sincerity about his first hero, his own daughter, who was diagnosed with cancer before her first birthday. He will tell you about her inordinate courage and bravery, far beyond her tender years. His loss has allowed him an incredible capacity for empathy with another's pain, and an amazing ability for guiding them toward their inner light. Truly, " . . . the most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat... suffering, struggle, and loss and have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion. Beautiful people do not just happen... (Elizabeth Kubler Ross)."
R abbi G
The story of how Rabbi Goldberg started Kids Kicking Cancer is full of heroism, inspiration, nobility, and unusual Kiddush Hashem. Since its inception in 1999, Kids Kicking Cancer has helped thousands of children and has grown with branches all over the world to reach children with various illnesses. One of the newest branches is right here in Eretz Yisrael. “Rabbi G,” as the children call him, is admirable and amazing, and even CNN agrees. He has recently been chosen as one of CNN's Heroes of the Year. He will be the first to tell you that he is not a hero at all. It’s only that he has been privileged to hold the hand of many a hero during their journey through illness and pain. He dispenses laughter as easily as tears and they are both generously, gracefully, and elegantly shared in abundance-together with penetrating insight and kindness. Sometimes caring is indeed the greatest cure. There are many organizations that do a tremendous amount for sick children. Something about children with medical challenges pulls at some very particular heart strings, and pulls deeply. People are so generous with their time and their resources as only Am Yisrael can be. The children are always thrilled with balloons, clowns, presents, and even trips, and these are a blessing and a G-d send.
But his real claim to fame is as the Founder and International Director of Kids Kicking Cancer where he teaches very ill children and their families things like: "Pain is a message you do not have to listen to." And that they are victors and What sets Rabbi Goldberg and KKC a world apart is that not victims, since they have a message to impart to the world. He speaks of their lives in terms of "Power, Peace and Purpose." although a child does not get a balloon or a toy car, he gets Yes, these are the same kids who are always in pain, something much more valuable-- and that is the gift of powerless, prodded, victimized, and scarred for life, but with himself. A child gains the ability to access a special part of the help of martial arts techniques, meditation, and the all- his soul with his breathing-- neshama (soul) and neshima important breath work, the children learn to "breathe in the (breath). He reaches deep inside to depths yet unexplored light and push out the darkness." These young children then and finds strength he never imagined he had. March 1, 2015
ush Out the Darkness”
lech Goldberg and Kids Kicking Cancer This tool, which a child will be able to use his whole life, transforms his dark, unpredictable world from a place that is so very scary or frustrating to a place where the child finds his purpose, power, and significance. This is something many adults will spend a lifetime looking for.
Truth is that we lose ourselves in the things we love and we find ourselves there too (Kristen Martz). But this story is not about us, it is about a very brave little boy, a small child, with a gigantic soul. And a very special man, Rabbi Goldberg, who helped him to see that.
A “Virtuous” Cycle
None of us are strangers to challenge, difficulty, and adversity. You never know how strong you are, until strong is the only choice you have. Truth be told: Hard is hard and dark is dark. We all have our hard and we all have our dark. And hard is not relative. There is no hard or harder. Just hard. We cannot rank our hard with anyone else's. And this little boy whose kidneys had failed him, whose parents held him down for painful treatments, who needed incalculable pills and medications to keep him alive, was once again in horrific pain. This was a secondary condition, but it was first grade pain.
As their faith is restored in themselves, these young souls become the perfect teachers. Because if they can do it, then maybe the adults can too. It is an amazing learning module which teaches them to be significantly less afraid and reduces their anxiety. And to then be able to pass on the message of their "secret weapon," thereby creating further purpose and self-esteem. It’s a “virtuous” circle, a positive chain of events that reinforces itself. It takes what is disempowered and weak, and turns it into empowered, purposeful, and focused. It takes the debilitated and the incapacitated, the broken in body, and makes them whole in spirit as warriors and heroes. It teaches them that it does not matter how betrayed they feel by their bodies because their hearts, their minds, their spirits, and their souls are what will shine forever. That is where the light comes from, and it is indeed a light that lights up the entire world. It is a light of true life that ironically is given to those who face death. Rabbi Goldberg teaches children that our greatest HR Human Resource is our HR, Heroic Response. We cannot always control what happens to us, but we can certainly control our response to it. Greatness lies in how we choose to respond to challenge. And so, while candies and toys are lovely, they are here for but a moment and their sweetness fades, remaining but a wistful memory. Empowerment is the gift of a lifetime, and indeed the gift of life.
As It Touched My Own Life
I will add on here that these are truths I have been privileged to learn from my son who has been medically challenged from the day he was born. I could describe his travails, and ours. The exhaustive and exhausting tests and treatments, the feeding tubes, the being attached to machines for basic sustenance, the countless surgeries, the long, dark, interminable hospital corridors which are so far from the perky parks and the sun dappled playing fields that ought to be the inalienable right of every child. I could describe what it’s like being a mother to such a sick child. It is the most bittersweet feeling, having your heart walk around outside your body. And watching that heart break. And broken. And while it may be true that the art of mothering is teaching a child the art of living, that becomes exponentially more difficult when that child is dying.
He was really getting used to hard. And he was angry, he was frustrated, he was disappointed, and he was anxiety ridden. And most of all he was lonely, vulnerable, and powerless. He had no choice but to live life as others dictated it for him. The doctors had done their best but there was no respite in sight, and it was not a pretty sight. Not a day went by that it did not become more difficult to remind him how special he is. And how precious.
Finding
the
Light Within
In the most serendipitous fashion, we merited meeting Rabbi Goldberg and the rest is history, as they say. He faithfully mentors Rafael by Skype every chance he gets. And he has slowly but surely turned his life around. It is not about giving promises or happy endings or even the ultimate cure for those who are not in the hands of any human being. It is, though, about healing, about hope, about faith. It is about reminding the child that what defines a winner is not how many times he falls, but how many times he gets up. About teaching even these small children to find their light, and to use it to reach beyond the dark and beyond the pain. It is about giving them the gift of themselves, their power, their grace, and their light. "People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within (Elizbeth Kubler Ross)." And we know that life is like photography-- we all develop from the negatives. And what a beautiful picture it becomes. By D.L., Jerusalem (The author can be reached by calling or writing to the magazine.) For more information about KIDS KICKING CANCER - ISRAEL | kidskickingcancerisrael.org 050-880-7601 | 052-560-2296
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Cooking and Consciousness
PURIM FLIGHT MANUAL By N esan e l Yoe l Safr an
By N esanel Yoel Safran
W
hy is it that after making Kiddush and a small (wine) l’chaim at the Shabbos table, I feel entirely “spiced,” but on Purim cup after cup of wine doesn’t seem to make a dent, and only a move to the hard stuff (my secret formula of vodka and Pepsi Max; alcohol-caffeine, one-two punch) can hope to get the “plane” off the ground?
I know that drinking on Purim can be controversial, but I see it as a sort of diagnostic (nichnas yayin, yotzei sod), that once a year gives me an inside peek at where I’m really holding, once the mask is off. Some years the result has been…sobering, but in other years (b”H, the majority as of late), it’s a good feeling to discover that there were no gremlins waiting to jump out, and what you saw is basically what you got (albeit, a bit more wet). Interestingly, I’m told that my Hebrew dramatically improves while under the influence.
Of course, another issue of the mitzvah of ad d’lo yada, is the aftermath—otherwise known as the hangover. For me, it seems to work well if: A) I only starts drinking once I’ve eaten a decent amount of (real) food; B) I am makpid to have a cup of water after every cup of wine, etc.; and C) I consume very burnt (like black) toast during the festivities. Apparently this last measure acts as a kind of charcoal filter that absorbs a lot of the unpleasantness. This year Shushan Purim comes out on erev Shabbos, so even if your best drinking strategy doesn’t get you where you want to go, take heart—there’s always Kiddush. Here are a couple of fruity “fuels” to get the plane flying.
SANGRIA
(This fruited wine drink has a gentle, pleasant “kick.”) Ingredients: •
1 bottle of dry red wine
•
1 bottle red or purple grape juice
•
(For white, “Sans” Sangria, substitute white wine and grape juice.)
•
2-3 oranges
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2-3 lemons
•
Sprig of fresh mint leaves (optional)
Peel lemons and oranges; slice horizontally into approx. ¼ inch slices and place into a large pitcher. Pour wine and grape juice over the fruit (add mint sprig, if used). Let sit refrigerated overnight, and serve. (You can serve it right away, but it’s not as good).
PINA COLADA (Fresh coconut milk can be hard to find. This recipe uses a do-it-yourself version that makes a good substitute.) Ingredients: •
1 cup dried coconut flakes
•
2 cups pineapple juice (or ½ cup pure pineapple concentrate, plus 1 ½ cups water)
• 1 carton of whipping cream March 1, 2015
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1 cup rum (or vodka, plus two teaspoons of rum flavoring)
•
Water, sugar to taste
To make coconut milk: Pour 2 cups of boiling-hot water over the coconut flakes. Let sit for about ten minutes, then hand-blend (or blender-blend) the mixture until a frothy, while “milk” forms. Strain well and set liquid aside. (The coconut solids can be saved and used in cake or cookie batter.) Pour the ‘milk’ into a pitcher, together with the whipping cream, juice (or concentrate plus water mixture), add sugar to taste (if needed), and rum (or vodka plus rum flavoring). Stir well, chill, and serve. This drink is stronger than it tastes, so watch out. Also, it tends to separate when stored, so stir or shake each time before serving.
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tand on one of the terraced outlook points slightly below the Metzudat Koach Fort, perched on the Naphtali Mountains in the Upper Galilee, and you see a breathtaking view. From one outlook point, you see the steep, forested mountain slope that leads down to the Hula Valley, with its patch work of pastoral fields and blossoming orchards. You can trace the meandering Jordan River making its way through kibbutzim and moshavim towards the Sea of Galilee. Dozens of fish ponds and the Argamon Nature Reserve's lake ponds shimmer like diamonds. In the distance behind the valley, the Golan Heights rises to the east. The few volcanic mounds that demarcate the horizon line of the Golan are clearly visible. It is exactly these commanding views that propelled Metzudat Koach to the forefront during the 1948 War of Independence.
Built
by the B ritish In the 1930s, during the mandate period, the British sought to quell Arab unrest in Palestine. They came up with a drastic and expensive solution - a network of fortresses. They erected 62 police forts throughout Palestine to the tune of £2,200,000. The forts were built in six different models and in three phases. The first stage was a line of five posts along the Lebanese border, anchored by the massive fort at Nebi Yusha, (now Metzudat Koach) built in 1938, on the strategic Naphtali Heights which overlook the Hula valley
For the construction of the Nebi Yusha fortification, the British commissioned Jewish workers of the Histadrut Labor Federation construction company Solel Boneh. The citadel they built was smaller then the usual Tegart forts, but it had an uncharacteristic round turret that allowed all-encompassing views of the surroundings. When the British forces evacuated Palestine on April 15, 1948, they handed the strategic Metzudat Koach over to the Arabs on a silver platter. The fortress was an important junction on the road from Rosh Pina to Metula (now on the border between Israel and Lebanon). It controlled the road connecting Jewish settlements in the valley. This made it imperative that Jewish forces try to capture the site. The name Metsudat Koach has a double meaning. In gematria, koach corresponds to 28 (the number of Jewish fallen soldiers who were killed while trying to take the fortress). Also the Hebrew word ""כח means "strength/power," for whoever controlled this place had the “power” to defend or, chasv’shalom, destroy the
Metzudat Koach
By Vardah Littman Photos settlements in the Hula Valley below. This metzuda (fortress) was, therefore, the key to the entire Hula Valley and the safety and future of the kibbutzim below.
The Strategic Battle
On the same evening that the English evacuated, soldiers of the fledgling Israeli army from the Golani and Palmah tried to take the fort. They arrived in two armored cars and two Hamekasher buses covered in metal plating. Today pines and cedars line the road up to the Metzuda, but then only the night blanketed them. This was apparently not sufficient cover, and heavy Arab fire was directed at them. Four boys were killed and the forces withdrew.
They tried again five days later on April 20th. This time they sent a force from the south to create a commotion. Another battalion came up from a different direction intent on blowing a hole in the wall of the building. The second group used a great amount of dynamite, yet nothing happened to the fort. Both sets of young soldiers kept on fighting with tremendous self-sacrifice. Twenty- two Jews were killed in that unsuccessful attempt to take the fortress. A month later, on May 16, 1948, they re-attacked. They bombed the citadel from the air and then foot soldiers went in. They entered the fortress by blowing the hinges off one of the reinforced steel doors with a ball of plastic explosive which one of the fighters had to chew to make it malleable enough to mould around the lock. The entire place was empty when they entered. Unfortunately, somehow the next day an explosive went off and two more young Jewish fighters were killed.
Memorial
to the
Fallen
by
R imonah Traub
Soldiers
It’s important to realize the absolute miracle that enabled the capture of the stronghold. This particular fort had two doors facing south, both made of steel. The narrow slit windows provided effective protection. Inside, the Arabs had everything they needed to sustain themselves completely for months on end. When you stand close to the fortress, it looks as intimidating as it ever did, and it is easy to imagine the fierce fighting which took place here. Yet Hashem allowed our forces to take it. At Metzudat Koach is a kever achim of the 28 fighters; the two oldest men were only 26 years old and the majority of the rest were just 18 and 19 years old. The memorial wall at the site commemorates the total of 28 soldiers killed. A cypress grove was also planted in the area in their memory which is called Horshat Koach (Grove of the 28). The fortress used to be called by its Arabic name Nebi Yosha. A successful campaign was led by Eliezer Fuchs, one of the original fighters, to change the name of the fortress to Metsudah Koach which commemorates the total number of Jewish fighters who died in the battles to capture it. For those wanting a good hike on wonderful nature trails, Metzudat Koach is a perfect start/end point. The trail, passing to the east of the fortress, introduces the sightseer to the memorial to the fallen soldiers as well as to the stunning observation points overlooking the Hula Valley and the Kadesh Stream. It is part of the Israel National trail on Route 899, near Kibbutz Yiftah. From Route 90 (Tiberias/Kiryat Shmona Road), turn west into Route 899 and climb to the top of the forested cliff range.
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The Busiest Time of Year at the Clothing Gemach
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he Jewish nation is characterized by three wonderful traits. They are compassionate, they are modest or embarrassed, and they relate to others with loving kindness (rachmanim, bayshanim, v’gomlei chassadim.) The Satmar Rebbe would say that the wealthy among us means have the avodah to be compassionate, the poor are those who are embarrassed to request, and those who connect the two are called the “Gomlei Chassadim” and operate gemachim.
As Jerusalem’s largest active clothing gemach, our job is to pass on lightly used items to many people across Jerusalem and beyond. We drive to do pickups, store, sort, and distribute so that needy families can enjoy having close- to-new things without the burden of large costs. It’s Erev Pesach, and we’re not approaching you to send us clothes. You’ll do that without our asking! Thank you for the huge amounts that you send us every year as you steadily clean and sort out your homes from chametz. We simply want to share with you a few ideas that
פילוחים
We at Lev HaChessed take our job as a clothing gemach very seriously as we serve to bridge these two segments of our community. The givers can give generously
and anonymously, so that the receivers can enjoy without embarrassment.
will help you help us do our job. First of all, recognize what is good, and what is trash. Sometimes the things that people send are positively useless. No one needs a shelf that fell out of the closet or a single shoe. No one wants a game with missing pieces or a broken stroller. No one wants an ancient terrycloth robe that even Aunt Clara wouldn’t wear anymore. Believe it or not, all of these things have actually arrived in bags to the gemach, and more. The possibilities are endless, and if it didn’t cost us time and money in sorting and storage costs, we would actually think it was funny. So, please, please, don’t be afraid of your trash can. If it’s old, or has cracks and holes, toss it. Or ask us. We’ll tell you if it’s something people will enjoy. One other tip. When you put clothing and items into a bag, make sure that it’s not too heavy. The driver is an avreich, and does not come with a truck. He has a lot of addresses to get to that night. Please treat him with respect. And if the bag has handles and is packed well, you’ve done another chessed. This is true all the time, and especially when it’s Erev Pesach.
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Question: My two and a half year old is suddenly trying to be very independent. She insists on pouring her own milk and carrying her plate to the table. On the one hand, I want her to explore her new-found abilities, but on the other hand, I’m tired of picking up broken plates and wiping all the spills. How should I approach this stage in her development?
Answer
from
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Rachel S.:
Developing independence is very important, but it doesn’t have to be at the cheshbon of your sanity. Try to figure out how to let your toddler “feel big” while setting limits. For example, you mentioned broken plates. Don’t let your two-year-old carry real china. Let her carry out plastic plates or platters that are only filled as much as you’d be willing to clean if they fall. Similarly, only let your toddler milk pour milk from a container whose amount you’d be okay wiping up if it spilled. (How about getting them to help you clean up?) An excellent way to help your child learn to pour is by allowing them to pour water in various containers in the bathtub. In all areas, after a certain amount of practice, you can definitely “up the ante,” and before you know it, he’ll be a REAL helper (it does take a few years, though). By the way, I think age two is a great time to start training a child to clean up toys, clear their dishes, put their laundry in the hamper, and return pj’s to the bed. These are all good habits that save you time. You can make a big deal out of their responsibility and helpfulness while expecting them to mess up. My preschoolers (aged three and five) are very good in many of these areas.
Another
answer from
UPDATE
reader
S. N. Busch:
It can be frustrating to have a sparkling adult home suddenly echoing with the sound of crashing plates followed by splashing on multiple surfaces, courtesy of the resident two year old. Although there may be great will to participate in household chores such as serving, the toddler skill set does not necessarily match his desire to be “big.” The resultant chaos is often met with resistance on the part of some parents. For example, if the child is a messy eater, self-feeding may be avoided as long as the parent can get away with it, such as by putting each bite/spoonful straight into the child’s mouth instead of giving the child direct access to the food. The parents may dress the child well beyond the stage at which the child could be quite capable of doing it himself. These may be real choices for parents for whom a “museum” home (complete with “on-display” child) is the ultimate goal. Another home may be filled with children who are, to a large degree, left to their own devices to feed, dress, and clean up after themselves with varying amounts of supervision and corresponding levels of order, or lack thereof. Many children are thrilled with this arrangement. Their outfits may not match, and their food may end up more on their clothing, chair, table, and the floor than in their digestive systems. Some households can handle this laid-back setup, others find themselves spinning. (“Duck! Here comes toddler with sponja stick!”) A third option might be to supply the child with tools to succeed in the goal of becoming independent, both in terms of supplies and in terms of skills. Hard plastic dishes can be used for small children, instead of porcelain, so that when the dish is inevitably dropped, it doesn’t break. A toddler-sized sponja stick can be prepared, to avoid inadvertent clashes by enthusiastic young cleaning help. As part of this approach, a child can take a rag and wipe his spill up together with a bigger person. The urge to express frustration at the spill is swallowed. The child is praised for being such a big help cleaning up the spill. Odds are it wasn’t on purpose. If it clearly was, a gentle reminder that milk belongs in the cup (or being drunk), not on the floor, may lead to novel, yet important, two-year old insight. The child will feel like a welcome, contributing member to a (relatively) orderly environment that is his home as well as his parents’. While choosing the approach that works for you, considering all the personalities involved, it is important to first step back and remember our role as parents of our children. Our ultimate goal is, after a couple of decades, to send off our initially completely dependent offspring with the tools necessary to responsibly navigate the world on their own. As such, the two year old’s desire for independence is a step in that direction, and should be approached as a positive development. The key is balance, good will, and a warm, nurturing, building atmosphere. The sparkle in the child’s eyes reflects the right choice for your family. They can sparkle brighter than your home ever did without them.
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Most people take between 30 seconds and one minute to realize that to call Israel “multicultural” is a gross understatement. Take a cursory walk down any high street and you cannot fail to notice the plethora of backgrounds, walks of life, and attitudes prevalent in the modern-day Holy Land - pervading everything from politics, etiquette, and of course, religion. Even within the frum world there are so many differences of behavior and custom. These different mannerisms and norms might take time to get used to, especially for people who move to settle in Eretz Yisrael from chutz l’aretz.
Your Norm
is
Not Their Norm
Perhaps, like us, you were not so accustomed to seeing sixyear olds “roaming” the streets freely, walking to school, or going to a friend’s home to play. Perhaps the prevalent fad of “pushing” or the relaxed attitude (and many candies) in school took getting used to. Due to the diversity in Eretz Yisrael, many people often make the following kind of mistake. Suppose your neighbor does not smile at you (often) or inquire as to your wellbeing or does not invite you over for a Shabbos meal. You quickly jump to the conclusion that your neighbor simply does not like you (and become all self-conscious or defensive) or else that your neighbor is “wicked” (and become all self-righteous). What you have failed to realize is that while inviting neighbors for Shabbos meals is an absolute must back where you came from, in Israel this is not necessarily expected or the done thing. It is not necessarily a sign that your neighbors do not care about you; it may just be that this is standard behavior in a different culture. Put in concept or message form, it is wrong to size up people (or their behavior) using your own constructs and notions. Trying to understand someone without using their world as a frame of reference is misleading at best. We Rarely Fully Understand Other People Put differently or in a more general sense (and this is a lesson that parents are forced to learn time and time again), we rarely fully understand other people. We may get close, in some cases very close – especially to our family and friends - but often there is a part of other people that will remain hidden from us (and sometimes even hidden from them). This lesson is amplified when it comes to neighbors and acquaintances. Though we like to assume otherwise, we might have no idea what is really affecting their lives. In the words of the Mishnah in Pirkei Avos: “Do not judge a person until you have reached his place.” A recent incident I experienced brought this home in a very real way. I had arrived home from my daily cycle (albeit an electric cycle) from the Old City, and was pulling up to my building, customarily stopping my bike to open the door. My upstairs neighbor was walking towards the door from the opposite
direction with her husband, a prominent Rosh Yeshiva who is also, for all intents and purposes, the building’s posek. I often feel comfortable enough to borrow a mattress for my sukkah from them. Kindly, the Rebbetzin opened the door for me (sensing that I was in a hurry to enter the building and get home to my family) smiling and wishing me “erev tov” before hurriedly exiting through the door with her husband. After a long day of teaching it was a nice warm welcome, though admittedly after an hour or two, I had forgotten about the incident – though it would subsequently remain forever enshrined in my memory. The next day we heard what my children inimitably refer to as a ‘speaking car’ announcing a levaya – unfortunately, not an infrequent occurrence. Yet my ears perked up when I recognized the name that was being announced. The son of the Rosh Yeshiva from upstairs had passed away, a young man of 45. We had moved into the building seven years ago but, unbeknownst to us, this Rosh Yeshiva had a son who had been fighting cancer for a decade and had finally succumbed to the machla.
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After attending the shiva and levaya, I began to learn more about what the Rosh Yeshiva and his son had been through – something we had no idea about and something which was certainly not apparent to all. It struck me how there was so much more going on behind the scenes/doors of the simchadik Rosh Yeshiva than we thought we knew. Then it dawned upon me that the very night they had opened the door for my bike and me was the night their son passed away. They must have been on the way to the hospital, perhaps to see their son for the last time. Still, they kindly opened the door for me, calm as ever, with no indication of their plight. I now realized that I knew even less about our (amazing) neighbors than I thought. It was a striking illustration of how little we know about other people and what can truly be going on in their lives. Our upstairs neighbors always emanate such simcha and tranquility; they always celebrate simchas with genuine warmth (their customary cake when my wife gave birth was legendary). We’d never had guessed in a million years what was going on in their lives. The message is simple enough: Before judging someone, realize that they have their own world, their own concerns, and often their own events, trials, and tribulations in their lives. To assume that you understand them is a gross misconception. Plus, to share with you some good news- someone just put up a poster in the lobby that there is a kiddush in the building this Shabbos. It turns out that the Rosh Yeshiva’s son who was niftar left behind a pregnant wife who just gave birth to a baby girl.
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Recipe
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Sweet and Spicy for Your Purim Seudah
hicken is always a favorite and you can experiment with new ways to prepare and cook it. I like to find new flavors to spice up and give color to my recipes and sumac does the trick.
Sumac has a tart flavor that is very nice sprinkled on fish, chicken, over salad dressings, rice pilaf, or over raw onions. Try substituting it in any dish that calls for fresh, squeezed fresh lemon juice. If you enjoy hummus, try topping it with a sprinkling of sumac. It’s delightful!
Sumac is considered essential for cooking in much of the Middle East; it served as the tart, acidic element in cooking prior to the introduction of lemons by the Romans. Sumac has a very nice, fruity-tart flavor which is not quite as overpowering as lemon. In addition to sumac’s very pleasant flavor, flakes from the berry are a lovely, deep red color which makes a very attractive garnish. So go on and try this recipe using this amazing spice and see if this dish becomes a favorite on your Shabbos table.
tu ff e d W it h S n e k ic h C y b a R o a st e d B ln u t, & S u m a c a W , ts o ic r p A d D r ie Ingredients: •
2 small baby chickens
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5 dried apricots
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/4 cup chopped walnuts
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2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
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3 Tbsp olive oil
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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freshly chopped parsley, optional
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Preheat oven to 180º C.
2. Wash cornish hens under cold running water and pat dry with paper towel. Set in a baking pan. 3. Puree the dried apricots in a food processor, transfer to a small bowls, and add chopped walnut, pomegranate molasses, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons sumac, freshly ground black pepper, and salt. Mix to combine. Stuff this mixture into the cavity of each hen, including under the breast skins. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, and sprinkle with sumac-- about 1/4 teaspoon on each hen. 4. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the hens are completely done. Can be served with a tomato rice pilaf and vegetable of your choice Serves 4
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Serial Chapter SEVEN by
Chana Rubin
Summary: A month after their wedding, Sara and Reuven Gilbert move to Jerusalem where they plan to start out their married life. Because of her family history, Sara is especially sensitive to anything that sounds like criticism from her new husband. Things get even more complicated when Reuven’s mother comes for a visit.
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ylvia Gilbert couldn’t sleep. Maybe it was the plane trip or the jet lag. Or just the excitement of being in Israel and seeing Ricky, her son and his new wife, Sara. Her room in their Jerusalem apartment was very cute. Small, but nicely done. There was a bouquet of little purple flowers in a white pitcher by her bed. Sara is so sweet, thought Sylvia. She tried to think of everything. Sylvia got up, put on her free El Al slippers and padded to the kitchen as quietly as she could. She flipped on the light and mused to herself, This kitchen is so disorganized. I want to be more than just a visitor. I want to help. Sylvia got to work. She opened up the old wooden cupboards and what she saw brought a concerned frown to her face. Why on earth are the glasses and dishes so close to the stove? They should be in the cupboard by the table. And the pots should be here instead of the wine goblets. Sylvia emptied the cupboards and reorganized them to suit what she thought a well-organized kitchen should look like. With that finished, she moved on to the pantry shelves. She stacked all the canned goods on one shelf and the dry goods on another. Won’t Sara and Ricky be surprised when then see their new kitchen? Sylvia started to feel sleepy. After all it was four o’clock in the morning. Sylvia opened up all the cupboards again to look at her handwork, satisfied that she had done her best. She switched off the light and made her way back to her room. She climbed into bed thinking, Sara’s so lucky I’m here. I had no one to help me like this when I was starting out with Ben. I was completely on my own. She drifted off to sleep excited to see the look on her new daughter-in-law’s face in the morning. Sara looked at the clock. Seven o’clock. Reuven was already at shul. What will we do with Mama Sylvia today? Maybe a visit to the Kosel and a tour of the Old City. But first – coffee. Sara said Modeh Ani and washed negel vasser. She made her way to the kitchen, eyes half closed. She filled the kettle and used the clicker to light the flame. She opened the cupboard to reach for her favorite mug and to her amazement, she found her pots stacked there. She opened all the cupboards, searching for her mug. Everything was upside down. The glasses and wine goblets were where the pots used to be and the dishes were over by the table. And her mug was nowhere to be found! What exactly was going on here? She looked in the pantry.
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The coffee was up, the noodles were down. The cans were stacked neatly in alphabetical order. She sat down at the little table. Her mind was racing. It could have only been her. A wave of inadequacy and embarrassment washed over Sara. She thinks I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m trying so hard to be a good wife. Now I know where he gets this critical streak. It’s from her! Sara felt her face flush with anger. Here I try so hard to make it nice for her. Sara thought back to last night. She slaved to make a nice dinner, and all her mother-in-law could say was “please pass the salt and pepper.” Then she pushed the food around the plate to make it look like she ate it. Tears sprung to Sara’s eyes. She didn’t know what to do. She turned off the kettle and sat there until Reuven returned from shul. “Morning, Sara,” said Reuven as he came in, seeing her at the table. He immediately sensed something was up. He approached her slowly. “What’s going on?” he asked with concern. “Open the cupboards,” Sara commanded. Reuven opened the cupboards. He didn’t know what to expect. Maybe there was a cockroach in the kitchen. He didn’t see anything. “What?” he said, completely befuddled. “Look! My cupboards are completely rearranged. Did you do it?” “No. I haven’t been in the kitchen since I did the dishes last night,” Reuven answered. “Well who did it?” “I don’t know who did it?” “I’ll tell you who did it! It was your mother. Your mother came in here in the middle of the night and ‘organized’ my kitchen. Why? I’ll tell you why! Because she thinks I’m a terrible housekeeper. That’s why!” “Sara, you’re speaking very loudly. Please, you’re going to wake up my mother. I understand why you would be upset, but, believe me, my mother was…..” “Good morning, Ricky. Good morning, Sara,” said a sleepy Sylvia. “Hope you all had a better night’s sleep than I did.” “Hi, Mom. Uh, would you like some coffee?” “That would be lovely. You can use the Maxwell House I brought you. You’ll find it right over there, on the top shelf. I couldn’t sleep so I just got right to work in this kitchen of yours. What a job. I think you’ll find it a great improvement, Sara, dear.” Sara looked at Reuven, waiting for him to say something. “Wow, thanks Mom.” Sara glared at Reuven. That’s what he says to her? He thanks her for taking over my home? She got up and walked out abruptly, leaving a hapless Reuven and his mother in kitchen. To be continued
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Education
THE MOST IMPORTANT KEY TO YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS– BUILDING WITHIN HIM/ HER A NUTURING AND SUPPORTIVE INNER VOICE Do
you ever ask yourself what is the one thing that if you could give it to your child
would ensure them , or at least help them quite a bit to live a happy and meaningful life?
Henry Ford
said,
“If
you believe that you can and if you believe that you can ’t
right about both .”
In
–
you ’re
fact, most experts and researchers in the world agree that the
belief we have in ourselves has far reaching influence on the results that we achieve.
H
ow does this work? It’s very simple. When we have faith in our own abilities, we find sources of strength even in situations that seem impossible. And so, we put i n t o
action positive forces that nourish ourselves and bring about more and more positive results and accomplishments. What happens when we don’t believe in ourselves? Then we are actually anticipating failure, whether consciously or subconsciously. Therefore, we are quick to give up and interpret situations in a negative light that brings us “down” even more. Thus begins a cycle whose end is failure and frustration. From here we learn that it is very important to establish a sense of self-efficacy for the child. The way to do this is by developing and encouraging a supportive inner voice that will accompany him throughout his life and give him strength even at the moments when he finds it hard to believe in himself.
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DO WE CREATE THIS SUPPORTIVE INNER VOICE WITHIN OUR CHILDREN? It’s important to realize that all of us are born with this inner supportive voice. But alongside this supportive voice, other “voices” exist which criticize us and cause us to doubt our capabilities. As parents, our job is to nurture and strengthen this supportive voice so that it will not disappear when exposed to those “other voices.” The supportive Inner Voice tells our child: “You’re capable, you can do it.” As much as we echo this voice’s message over and over again to our child, so he will believe more the supportive messages that we are sending him and will internalize them in a stronger and deeper way. One of the ways to nurture this supportive Inner Voice is to prepare encouraging sentences that can fit various challenging situations. The following are sample sentences:
“It’s hard, but you can do it.” “The main thing is to try and do your best. “Just try a little harder and you’ll get it.” “It’s really not easy, but you’ll make it.”
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accomplishments to their peers. They feel proud when they succeed more than others and sad when they don’t succeed as well. However, it is clear to us, as parents, that we don’t have control over the situations in our lives. We cannot prevent our children from situations where they won’t succeed as well as others. Therefore, we have to equip them with the self-esteem even when external circumstances threaten it. To summarize, we have seen that the key to success in life is not avoiding difficulties, but rather developing an internal support system that enables us to cope successfully. Next time your child experiences a difficulty, I encourage you to find how you can make him feel better, not by helping to find a solution, but rather by strengthening his belief that he can help himself. All the best, Edna
ENCOUNTERING LIFE In order for the child to believe these statements, we have to believe them ourselves. However, in the initial stage, if it is not your natural mode of speech, it would be advisable to have sentences prepared. With time, it will become easier and more natural. An additional point that we must understand, as parents, is that our job is not to protect our children from difficulties or problems, but rather to give them the tools to deal with these situations now and for the rest of their lives. This is the point where the personal example which we set for our children is the best thing for them, especially, when we don’t succeed at something or encounter difficulty. When a difficulty presents itself, it is important to address it in a practical manner and to try to find solutions. It is fine and even preferable to recognize the frustrations that we are feeling, however there is no need to blame them on who we are and to express negative statements about ourselves and our capabilities.
WHAT ABOUT ENVIRONMENT? DOES THAT ALSO PLAY A ROLE IN A CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT? It’s true that our children do not grow up in a vacuum and that already from kindergarten age they become more and more aware of the differences between themselves and other children. They compare themselves and their
Edna Navon is an international specialist in preschool age children’s development. “Growing with Shapo.”
She is the author of
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p u b l i c l y, in fashion and in physical superficialities. And I don’t want to be forced to either hold a ridiculously insipid conversation or come across as sounding rude when I try to quickly change the subject.
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No, it is not a question of one fashion or the other. It is the point that frum people are not supposed to have their heads quite so much, and so unabashedly and/
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Aren’t you embarrassed? No, not for maybe embarrassing me in case I did happen to care about such a thing and haven’t yet lost the weight you seem to think I should. And not for making me uncomfortable because now my
Even the fact that 200 years ago the chubbier you were, the more attractive you were considered isn’t the point. Because then, if you met me on the street, I still would not have been impressed with your starting a conversation with me about: “How was I able to gain those extra pounds? I now look so healthy and full- faced.”
or
by
You are not even asking how I feel! Am I sick or unhappy? No. What you care about — and apparently are primarily concerned about — is how I look physically!
And the problem gets even more complicated and detrimental if there are children tagging along. Is this the value system that we want them to pick up? Is this the education we want to instill in them? Are these really our values? And if not, why do we so often gravitate to the subject of how and what we eat and where and when we exercise and how much weight X or Y has lost or gained?
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Can this really be one of the things that you want to talk to me about? After all the shiurim you attend and all the Torah tapes you listen to? After all the money and effort you spend giving your children a good Torah education? This is the first thought that pops into your head when you see me? The size of my tummy?
What happened to all those fine thoughts we repeat each day in the Shema about thinking and talking in Torah-- “. . . when thou sitteth in thy house and when thou walkest by the way?” Are they just words to be recited in a prayer book — a variation on the old “a Jew in the home, but not visibly in the streets” philosophy?
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Come on, that’s how you judge a person? By what some non-Jews in Paris or New York define as ‘looking good’? What about the Torah imperative against following in the ways of the non-Jewish world? Does that only apply to food, magazines, and places of entertainment?
There are a thousand things that a fine, intelligent, religious woman can say or ask when seeing a friend or acquaintance on the street. So why do you beeline to: “How did you loose those five pounds?”
BY
“You look so good! Did you loose weight?”
But aren’t you embarrassed to so blatantly show me that this is what is uppermost in your mind? That you, a supposedly frum and thinking woman, have nothing more weighty in your head but a person’s dress size? You don’t find it a tad disconcerting to expose yourself and your superficiality to me so flagrantly?
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Do I mind being so chubby? Maybe a little, but certainly not enough to even care about trying to do anything to change the situation at this stage in my life. What does bother me, and, quite frankly, makes me quite irritable, is the attitude of people around me.
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Do I have reasons for why I became so chubby? Sure. Tons of them. And they are all good and practical and understandable reasons.
conversation has to revolve around something so inanely mundane as weight loss or gain.
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Yes, it is true that my parents were chubby. Very chubby. They were also happy, well-adjusted, productive, and caring members of their community. I think, or at least I hope, that I am too.
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Do I diet? No. Do I go to exercise classes or walk around the block for an hour or so each day? No. In fact, I try to plan my day so that I shouldn’t have to go to too many places that are outside my particular daily route. I wouldn’t want to have to backtrack or walk too much, chas v’Shalom.
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m chubby. At least I used to be, around ten or twelve years ago. Before that, I was “regular,” which means that I don’t have a genetic problem or some such thing, baruch Hashem.
Come on. You’re intelligent. You think. You go to Torah classes and listen to Torah tapes. You have opinions on a wide gamut of subjects, and participate in many interesting chessed projects. You probably also have some fascinating insights into life and/or stories I could learn from. Please, won’t you share some of these things with me next time you meet me on the street? Then you can save your dieting information/opinions/ enthusiasm for your diet or exercise group. Unless they also decide that they have something more important to talk about. This article HORIZONS.
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Tzvia Ehrlich-Klein is author of ON BUS DRIVERS, DREIDELS AND ORANGE JUICE (Feldheim), ON CAB DRIVERS, SHOPKEEPERS AND STRANGERS (Feldheim), ON BUS STOPS, BAKERS AND BEGGARS (Feldheim), and I LIVE WITH MY MOMMY (Menucha). Her books are available at Jewish bookstores and online.
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Bet Horon
Continuing north to the Modi’in highway where you can see the mountains belonging to the tribe of Binyamin and the settlement of Beit Horon. Driving through the settlement you can see a steep incline from the road down into the valley below. The Gemara (in Sanhedrin) describes two camel caravans meeting on the steep incline of Bet Horon, and points out that one of the caravans must turn to the side to allow the other to pass to prevent injury. There is a breathtaking view. You can stop by the fruit trees to make the bracha on the ilanot. One of the major battles in the Chashmonean revolt took place at the Bet Horon pass. Looking toward the coastal plain, it’s possible to imagine the hundreds of Greek soldiers marching up the narrow mountain passes. In Israel, one site offers history of many different times in our rich past; thereby, connecting to numerous holidays.
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Bar Cochva
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The famous Elah Valley is a mere short drive of approximately two kilometers from the Ramat Bet Shemesh junction in the direction of Kiryat Gat. From the slopes of the hills on the right, the site of ancient Azekah, Golias, the mighty giant Philistine warrior came stomping down. He dared b’nei Yisrael to choose one man to fight him. Young Dovid, the shepherd, arrived from the hills on the left. In this very valley, just about where the main road of today traverses, Dovid slayed the mighty Golias with a stone slung from his slingshot. Artzeinu Tours dynamic guides enhance this experience replete with all the stories.
Stalactite Caves
Entering these caves enhances the trip offering a beautiful experience. You can appreciate Hashem’s creations when viewing the stalactite and stalagmite formations like icicles. (During Chol Hamoed it is not advisable to go to this site as waiting in line to enter could be very long) Along the way you can feel spring in the air and Pesach is the perfect time for this outing. This trip is appropriate for adults and children For further information on tours or hotels contact Artzeinu Tours at 02587-1718 or 1-718 701 3690 (during Israeli business hours) You can see them on the web at
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