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Community Joins in Support of Madraigos

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Recollections from a Recent Mission to Cuba pg

An Xtreme Success at Ohel’s OXC Event at Camp Kaylie

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180 Women, 72 Miles The Incredible Female Cyclists Behind Tour de Simcha

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t’s only 90 miles away, but it could very much be worlds away from the United States. The island of Cuba, one of our closest neighbors, is still living in the 1960s. The cars dotting its streets are still from that era, and technology there can really be described as lack thereof. Now that tourism has opened up between Cuba and the U.S., it will be a travel destination for many Americans wishing to see the previously forbidden land – and to procure some Cuban Cohibas.

I doubt, though, that those who end up in Cuba will truly see what goes on in the casas on the island. The tourists will be treated to the finest the country has to offer, they’ll be wined and dined and taken to the most affluent areas in town, but no slums for them. Dictatorships are very good at hiding their dirty laundry.

Take, for instance, North Korea. Recently a group of journalists was invited to the regime to see the beauty and advancements that the Hermit Kingdom has made. But some of them said that their trip was eerie. They were taken to hospitals where they had “state-of-the-

art” technology, only to find out that those who were tasked to operate the machines had no idea how to turn them on.

The streets were manicured, without any debris in sight. Schoolchildren were sitting in front of computers, only staring at screens. One child monotonously told the journalists that she is in school because her leader wants her to be there.

There was one incident that made the trip seem more like reality and less like a “Stepford wives” nation. At one point, when journalists were being paraded down the streets, a young boy slid down the banister of an outdoors staircase.

His smile was the only genuine thing one journalist said he saw all day.

We may never truly know what goes on in the lives of Cubans as long as the Castros are in power. But if you’re looking for another vacation spot and have a good enough reason to go, the Jewish community will welcome you with open arms.

I will not be heading to Cuba, but TJH will be on vacation next week. Look for our next issue in stores on July 7th.

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Contents LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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COMMUNITY Readers’ Poll

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Community Happenings

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NEWS

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Global

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National

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Odd-but-True Stories

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ISRAEL Israel News

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My Israel Home: Distinctive Properties: Unique Challenges and Opportunities 90 PEOPLE Vintage Cars, the Castros and a Crockpot: Recollections from a Recent Mission to Cuba by Rena Zingmond Gray 68 180 Women, 72 Miles: The Incredible Female Cyclists Behind Tour de Simcha by Tammy Mark 74 Early Jewish Pilots by Avi Heiligman

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PARSHA Rabbi Wein

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JEWISH THOUGHT Message in a Bottle by Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz

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Complaining Bad by Eytan Kobre

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Constructive Criticism by Rabbi Naphtali Hoff

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PARENTING

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Teasing, Part IV by Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW 78 HEALTH & FITNESS What’s It About? by Deb Hirschhorn, PhD

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Medications and Weight Gain by Aliza Beer, MS RD 82 Prepping Mom and Dad to Empower Your Child for the Best Summer Ever by Dr. Hylton Lightman 84 FOOD & LEISURE A Taste of Kosher Taste by Amy Stopnicki

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Dear Editor, Regarding the recent letter writer who complained about others complaining (note the irony), I would like to point out that yours is one of the few papers which does a tremendous service to the klal by printing letters about people’s very real problems. The average person has very little connection to the standard letters in other papers regarding such concerns as politics and school elections. Most of us are in tremendous pain in these very trying times and are trying hard to navigate the journey. To hear from others who may be facing different issues from mine is not “entertaining” but rather inspirational because it makes me feel less alone. Please continue to maintain your sensitivity to us regular folk, who may be greater in numbers than one would imagine, and continue to print our concerns.

May we all be zocheh to the time when our pain and worry will be a thing of the past.

Devorah K. Dear Editor, This week, the government released a transcript of the Orlando terrorist’s 911 calls. But when they first released it, they took out all the references he made to the leader of ISIS and to the terrorist group to which he pledged allegiance during the attack.

Apparently, they were concerned that it would inflame anti-Islam sentiments. Well, I have a wonderful proposal for Ms. Lynch. Perhaps, instead of telling America who really killed 49 of our citizens, we should tell

them that a white, 80-year-old grandmother with 15 grandkids who knits sweaters and scarves killed them all.

This way, no one will think – G-d forbid – that Muslims kill infidels and are proud and praised for it. And this way we will know exactly who our enemies are: white, grandmothers. Isn’t that exactly what we need to make sure that Americans don’t know the truth?

Sometimes, Ms. Lynch, I wonder if you wish that all Americans barely graduate high school. Then it would be easier to fool us all.

Sincerely, Chanan Weiser Dear Editor, Kudos to the reader who wrote in proposing a column for positive, uplifting thoughts. That would be a wonderful addition to your paper.

That being said, I do feel that many of your articles are uplifting and inspiring.

I would like to mention something that happened to me this week that I felt was a Kiddush Hashem that I would like to share. I had to return some items and was about to enter a store with numerous items. Two men saw that I was carrying a heavy load and both of them hurried to the entrance to open the door for me. It was a beautiful thing to see two people racing to do the mitzvah of helping others. I was inspired and I hope your readers will be as well.

Kol tuv, Ori Kelman Continued on page 12

LIFESTYLES Dating Dialogue, Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW

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Your Money

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What’s Your Happiness Tied To?

by Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS

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HUMOR Centerfold Uncle Moishy Fun Page

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POLITICAL CROSSFIRE Notable Quotes

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It’s Time for the GOP Establishment to Disown Trump

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Trump is Running as Trump. Surprise! by Charles Krauthammer

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Dear Editor, Unfortunately, Israel has become the world’s expert on terrorism. This is not a happy fact; they have been forced to focus on that area because of sad and scary circumstances. So I think that America – and the world – can learn a thing or two about preventing terrorism from Israel.

Recently, when two Palestinians killed four Israelis who were enjoying a Tel Aviv evening, Israel made things hard for their relatives. All of their cousins, brothers, sisters, etc. were not able to come into Israel. Some of their houses were razed.

And of course security at the borders were tightened.

I have a proposal for the United

States. When a terrorist perpetrates a crime, all of their relatives – cousins, immediate family, children – should be rounded up and sent out of the country. I don’t care where we send them; maybe it should be Fallujah, since there are ample terrorists there. Or maybe Australia – that’s where Britain used to send their convicts. But they should not be allowed to live in a country where its citizens wish to live. Yes, we love life and we want to continue living! So if you don’t have that same feeling, we bid you good riddance. And your relatives, who harbored you and allowed your hatred to foster and ferment without doing something about it, are not welcome here as well.

Sincerely, A Reader

Dear Editor, There have been reports of a man in a car who has been trying to lure children into his vehicle. I would like to remind parents to keep their eyes on their children who have been enjoying the summer days outside.

Also, parents, please talk with your children about strangers and about the dangers of strangers. We can never be too careful.

A Concerned Mom Dear Editor, Everyone should watch the speech Trump gave last Tuesday. I know the media makes him out to be a clown. If you simply trust the media, we will all be vegetarian, plastic would be banned, traditional mar-

riage would be a thing of the past, etc. (And, of course, the Orlando terrorist is not a bad guy…after all, have you heard them say a negative word about him?) So, don’t trust what they have to say about Trump.

If you find yourself thinking Trump is a clown, ask yourself: have I really done my own research or is it based on the select, out of context clips that the media bombards us with?

Decide for yourself. Watch Trump’s speech from last Tuesday, you will find out that he is very articulate, formulates his opinions (which are said brashly) based on sound policy opinions, and Hillary Clinton is an absolute crook and actually very dangerous.

Chaim T.

TJH congratulates Mayor Alex Edelman, and Uri Kaufman and Syma Diamond upon their election to the board of trustees of the Village of Lawrence.

The votes came in as follows: Alex Edelman 509 Uri Kaufman 380 Syma Diamond 319 Danny Goldstein 276 Rochelle Stern Kevelson 157

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Will the Black Boxes Reveal the Answers?

After a month-long search, Egyptian officials finally have possession of the “black boxes” which belonged to EgyptAir Flight 804. In May, the flight plummeted from an altitude of 38,000 feet on the way from Paris to Cairo and disappeared in the Mediterranean Sea. Earlier in the week, search teams were able to spot signs of wreckage and eventually pulled out the data recorders from the deep ocean in stages.

Now, officials are tasked with piecing together what happened on the flight with the limited information they can obtain from the recorders, which were damaged in the crash. “We will be having a wealth of information that helps the investigators eliminate some possibilities while giving priority to others,” said Hani Galal, an Egyptian aviation expert.

Officials already have learned that smoke in the airplane’s lavatory and a fault in its cockpit’s windows were reported from flight data. The little evidence that they have points to an act of terrorism which downed the plane. “The plane clearly suffered an instant severe damage that left it uncontrollable,” said Shaker Kelada, an EgyptAir official.

But a clear picture of what exactly happened that caused the tragedy may take a while to emerge. Many family members have all but given up hope at the prospect of recovering their loved ones’ remains, which are lost at sea, and any information contained in the black boxes can take up to two years to retrieve.

It’s never too late to mete out justice, particularly for the most evil members of society. A German court recently convicted Reinhold Hanning, 94, for his role in the extermination of millions of Jews as a guard in the Auschwitz death camp. The conviction takes place over 70 years after the end of World War II and the Holocaust, and Hanning is believed to be one of the few remaining Nazi war criminals still living.

Throughout the trial, Hanning maintained that he was not actively involved in the murder of innocents and openly apologized to victims of the Holocaust and their families. “I deeply regret having listened to a criminal organization that is responsible for the deaths of many innocent people, for the destruction of countless families, for the misery, distress and suffering on the part of victims and their relatives. I am ashamed that I let this injustice happen and did nothing to prevent it,” he expressed.

But Judge Anke Grudda felt that the former Nazi was indeed responsible for the atrocities which occurred at the camp. “The entire complex Auschwitz was like a factory designed to kill people at an industrial level... You were one of those cogs,” she chided Hanning at the sentencing. His victims testified at the trial of his role in overseeing the selection of Jews to be sent to the gas chambers and knowing of the mass shootings and systematic starvations at Auschwitz.

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder welcomed the verdict. “Mr. Hanning got a fair trial, and today’s verdict is very clear: he was complicit in mass murder. He was part of a merciless killing machine.

Without the active participation of people like him, Auschwitz would not have been possible,” he said.

Hanning received six years in pris-

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on for his war crimes. Currently, another former SS guard, Hubert Zafke, 95, is standing trial on 3,681 counts of complicity in murder. “The pursuit of justice for Holocaust victims deserves a maximum effort while those responsible for the crimes of the Third Reich can still be held accountable,” the Simon Wiesenthal Centre’s chief Nazi hunter, Efraim Zuroff, said.

N Korean Hackers Steal U.S. Plane Design

First, they steal Dennis Rodman’s adoration, then they make off with our fighter jets. The recent discovery of a North Korean hacking ring which stole U.S. military blueprints to the

F-15 fighter jet off of a South Korean aerospace firm’s computer network has some people concerned that the isolated country may be in possession of something more valuable than the love of a washed-out basketball player.

South Korean officials say the hacks at KAI, or Korean Aerospace Industries, a contractor with Boeing, began sometime in 2014 and gave the North Korean government access to 42,000 documents, including the wing design of the twin-engine, supersonic F-15. The F-15 is the U.S.’s main air fighter and has been undefeated in the 40 years it has taken the skies. North Korea’s air force is mainly equipped with the dated, single-engine Mig 21, most of which were bought from the Soviet Union in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

Lest one fear of an imminent dogfight between North Korea and U.S. allies, it bears noting that the communist country has had little success in actually building functional military aircraft. The country’s official Mig factory has built only three aircraft in the thirty years it has been in operation.

There is always the threat that North Korea would pass on the stolen information to more formidable states, like China. But China most probably has the information in its

possession already. “In fact,” military expert Joost Oliemans says, “given the amount of blueprints and other data China is reported to have hacked themselves of aircraft such as the F-35 and F-22, I wouldn’t be surprised if they had access to the F-15’s wing design already.”

British MP Killed over Bretix Debate

The heated debate in the UK regarding its future as part of the European Union came to a sudden halt last week with the murder of MP Jo Cox, who was a leading supporter of the movement to stay in the Union. Po-

lice there have charged a 52-year-old white supremacist with her killing.

Thomas Mair, who was a member of many pro-apartheid groups and subscribed to racist publications, was charged with the stabbing and shooting of Cox, who was a mother of two young children. Cox was also an avid campaigner for refugees’ rights in the EU. After the murder, official campaigning for both sides of the “Brexit” debate was called off for a time.

The owner of a café which is near the scene of the murder said that Mair shot Cox three times. “He was shouting, ‘Put Britain first.’ He shouted it about two or three times. He said it before he shot her and after he shot her,” the owner, Clarke Rothwell, recalled.

Britain First is the name of a nationalist party that wants the UK to leave the EU. The party denied any connection to the murder.

British Prime Minister David Cameron said the killing should serve as a reminder to value the democracy that the country has. “We do have peace, we do have stability, we do have a measure of economic well-being better than other countries ... and it’s all underpinned by tolerance,” he said.

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we must drive it out of our politics, out of our public life and out of our communities,” he insisted. “And if we truly want to honor Jo, then what we should do is recognize that her values – service, community, tolerance – the values she lived by and worked by, those are the values that we need to redouble in our national life in the months and years to come.”

UN: 60 Million Displaced Around Globe According to a newly released U.N. report, the number of people displaced from their homes due to

conflict and persecution last year exceeded 60 million for the first time in United Nations history, a tally greater than the population of the United Kingdom, or of Canada, Australia and New Zealand combined.

On average, 24 people were forced to flee each minute in 2015, four times more than a decade earlier, when six people fled every 60 seconds. Syria,

This summer marks the tenth anniversary of the Lebanon War. Israel is facing a much more structured and sophisticated enemy in Hezbollah than it did when it fought the terrorist group back then from lobbing rockets over the Lebanese border.

The group now boasts over 120,000 rockets and missiles, many of which are long-range, accurate missiles. No longer is Lebanon under the shadow of its neighbor, Syria, which has been weakened by its own civil war, and Hezbollah has emerged as the predominant Shiite power in the area.

The group’s budget by now is over $1 billion, most of which is funded

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by Iran, and it uses its money to set up missile launching systems around Southern Lebanon, near the Israeli border. There are some 40,00045,000 ground soldiers who are part of the organization, but the group has lost more than 1,300 fighters in Syria to date.

While the organization may be larger and more influential than it was in the past, leader Hassan Nasrallah has been very calculated in picking fights with Israel. The group is already stretched thin geographically and hurt by its involvement in the conflict in Syria. A move against Israel may mean wars on two fronts for Hezbollah and that Nasrallah has bitten off more than he can chew. Israeli Intelligence and Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz described Nasrallah as a “fanatical personality who has lost all of his realistic appraisal [capacity], other than perhaps considerations for his own personal security. A war in Lebanon and attacks on the Israeli homefront will lead to Nasrallah’s departure, and will bring destruction to Lebanon.”

Yet it would be unwise for Israel to take its attention away from the Lebanese border. Brig.-Gen. Amir Baram, commander of the Galilee Formation, also known as the 91st Division, said, “The intention of our enemies over the fence has not changed. On the day we will be tested, we will be required to lead. This could mean responsible civilian leadership among local council heads, or military leadership to enable us to take determined action in a complicated reality of war.”

A Nation that Keeps on Walking

If you’ve been to Israel recently, you may have noticed the prevalence of a certain ankle-high boot with elastic sides and fabric pull tags on the feet of many sabras. The Blundstone boot is the latest trend in niche footwear in the Holy Land. It’s been so hot that Israel has become the Australian shoe company’s largest

market abroad, with one in every 15 Israelis buying a pair in 2015.

The whole trend was the product of one man, Amos Horowitz, a film distributor who was looking for some new business and liked the shoes his neighbor brought home from a business trip abroad in 1999. Horowitz then traveled to Tasmania and convinced the company to sell him its wares.

At first, Horowitz began selling the boots from his basement to a small group of acquaintances. His customer base slowly grew and by the time Blundstone’s CEO, Steve Gunn, visited Israel in 2002, he found that Horowitz had a “reasonable spread of customers.”

That would have been fine for Gunn and Horowitz, but shortly thereafter, the market for the shoe exploded, particularly for men and children. Even tourists who come to visit Israel see the shoe and buy it to bring back home with them. The boot became a symbol of fashion as well as utility for hiking and long walks.

Still the shoe remains more popular among men, who buy shoes because they are needed. Women, on the other hand, buy shoes more for their trendiness. A pair of Blundstones costs NIS 600 ($150).

As most Israelis know: In life, you have to keep climbing.

Israel Building Above and Belowground Wall

If you thought Donald Trump had plans of building a big wall, it’s nothing compared to the wall that Israel is planning.

According to the Yediot Achronot, Israel is planning on building a $550 million above and belowground wall along its border with the Gaza Strip.

The wall will cover 60 miles of land around Gaza’s southern border.

The move comes almost two years after the most recent Gaza conflict,

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Herzog, who is also known as “Bougie” (pronounced BOO-zhee), held secret talks with PA President Mahmoud Abbas during the 20142015 election cycle and agreed to cede 100% of the West Bank and East Jerusalem to the Palestinians as part of a future peace deal. He had also promised to provide financial compensation for the majority of “Palestinian refugees.” Under the agreement, the Temple Mount was to be under the authority of a multinational force, while the Kotel was to remain under Israel’s control.

Although the election appeared close in the days leading up to the voting, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s party soundly defeated Herzog’s center-left Zionist-Union alliance on election day.

Education Minister Naftali Bennett chided Herzog for his shenanigans and said, “Go back to your roots, Labour. We can be proud of our nation. You don’t have to try to divide our land all the time.”

Giving up the keys to the store before you manage the store? Well, that sounds pretty “bougie” to me.

Arab MK Planning Another Flotilla

Arab Knesset member Haneen Zoabi is at it again. The member of the Joint Arab List party is planning a “Women’s Boat to Gaza” flotilla to protest an IDF blockade of the Hamas-controlled territory. Zoabi is known for her role in the 2010 flotilla from Turkey from which Turkish terrorists attacked Israeli commandos who boarded the ship.

Zoabi has been a vocal critic of the land that offers her the ability to raise her voice. In August, she refused to attend Israel’s Holocaust memorial and likened Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to the Holocaust.

Zoabi was recently suspended from the Knesset for four months after meeting with terrorists’ families.

She may face similar action if she joins the flotilla.

In Israel, Respect is Mandatory

Respecting the elderly has long been a tenet of the Torah and now a bill in the Knesset seeks to codify that to a certain extent. The proposal seeks to legislate that people aged 80 and above would not have to wait in line to be served in public places.

The bill would apply to sites like post offices, banks, cinemas, performance halls, stadiums, national parks and

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nature reserves, large supermarkets and other venues.

According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), at the end of 2014, out of Israel’s population of 8.3 million people, approximately 235,000 were over 80-years-old.

According to 2013 estimates, approximately 178,000 Holocaust survivors aged 70+ live in Israel, constituting nearly one-third of the 70+ age group.

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Soda Drinkers, It’ll Cost You

“No taxation on our carbonation!” That should be the rallying cry for Philadelphians who are now subject to a soda tax after the city council there voted 13-4 to approve a 1.5 cent per ounce tax in the sugary drinks. The colonial city is the largest city in the U.S. to have such a tax; Berkeley, California was the first.

New Yorkers will recall Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s failed campaigns to institute legislation against sugary sodas and other unhealthy foods. Bloomberg faced heavy competition from lobbying groups representing industry giants like Coca Cola and PepsiCo. Philadelphia’s new tax represents a major victory for health advocates who oppose these behemoths.

Opponents of sugar taxes cite concern of “nanny state” legislation.

Philadelphia’s Mayor Jim Kenney was able to succeed in getting the tax bill approved by playing up the economic benefits of a soda tax in the city, which would raise $91 million for the city. Similar movements are gaining ground in major cities such as San Francisco and Boulder, Colo-

rado.

But opponents still claim the tax will overwhelmingly hurt the poor, who consume more of these beverages, while the more better off will just travel to suburbs which are close by to avoid paying the tax.

First cigarettes, now soda. What’s next? Double cheeseburgers? The horror!

Trump to Campaign Manager: You’re Fired!

Trump shook up his campaign on Monday by firing campaign manager Corey Lewandowski. The shakeup follows months of reported infighting in the campaign between Lewandowski’s allies and those loyal to campaign chairman Paul Manafort.

Within moments of Lewandowski’s firing, a senior advisor to Trump, Michael Caputo, tweeted, “Ding dong the witch is dead.” Later that very same day, Caputo was forced to step down because of his tweet. Manafort was named Trump’s new campaign manager.

Lewandowski was long seen as not qualified for the task of running a presidential campaign. His last campaign management experience before Trump was an utter failure ― Lewandowski ran former New Hampshire Sen. Bob Smith’s reelection bid in 2002, when he became the first sitting senator in either party to lose a primary campaign in a decade.

However, he joined the Trump campaign when it was still in the “this is a total gimmick” stage and Trump stuck with him, even after he was charged with battery in Florida due to allegedly pushing a reporter.

After his dismissal, Lewandowski, 42, said in a brief statement, “I stand by the fact that Mr. Trump is a great candidate and is better than Hillary Clinton ever will be.” He denied reports that he was escorted out of Trump Towers by security after being fired.

Trump tried to play down the

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The report insists that “the department must reframe the conversation to reflect this reality and design a robust program around the protection of our youth, which must include predator awareness and an understanding of radicalization. In doing so, our citizens will be better equipped for this threat.” It rejects using an “us versus them” message and says DHS should “reject religiously-charged terminology and problematic positioning by using plain meaning American English.”

Muslims in the U.S. should be referred to as American Muslims, not Muslim Americans.

The Obama administration has been accused of bowing to political correctness in its reluctance to link Islam with extremism.

“Jihadists are the ones who have made this fight ‘us vs. them’ with every violent terrorist attack – from bringing down the World Trade Center towers, killing American soldiers overseas, beheading journalists, or shooting Americans in Orlando,” Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas pointed out. “DHS’s emphasis here on political correctness is absolutely dangerous and places America and our military at risk.”

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a small, beautiful, well-unified campaign. It worked very well in the primaries.”

U.S. Says Be Mum on Sharia Here’s a novel way to combat

Islamic extremism in the U.S.: just ignore it. The Department of Homeland Security released a report which recommends not using the terms “sharia” or “jihad” in programs aimed at reaching out to Muslim youth. The report advocates allocating $100 million in targeting mil-

Ahhhh. That’s the sound of coffee lovers who can now enjoy a cup of coffee without worrying about it possibly causing cancer. Coffee was classified as a possible cause of cancer in 1991, but the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization, has now reconsidered the evidence and concluded that coffee drinkers have no reason to worry.

In the same report though, the IARC warned that drinking “very hot”

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beverages of any kind could potentially raise your risk of the disease. The report cited countries including China, Iran and those in South America, where teas such as the bitter herbal infusion teas are traditionally drunk at extremely high temperatures, considerably hotter than drinks would normally be served in cafes across North America and Europe.

The report also noted that some studies have found some evidence that drinking coffee regularly may reduce the risk of liver cancer and endometrial cancer. Other evidence shows coffee may be beneficial in reducing liver disease and type 2 diabetes.

I guess Starbucks doesn’t have to go looking for other streams of business now, like the Starbucks Pesach haggada.

Disney Scrambles Following the tragic death of two-year-old Lane Graves, who was snatched by an alligator while playing in a Disney resort lake in Or-

lando, Disney has decided to begin posting warnings notifying visitors of the presence of alligators at its resorts. We are “conducting a swift and thorough review of all of our processes and protocols. This includes the number, placement and wording of our signage and warnings,” spokeswoman Jacquee Wahler announced.

There was a “no swimming” sign at the beach at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, where Graves was dragged by the gator and eventually drowned, but there were no postings about alligators. The Grand Floridian is part of a massive complex that includes theme parks, water parks and hotels. While alligators are nearly ubiquitous in all large bodies of w rarely attack water in Florida, they humans.

Secret Service Agent: Hillary out of Control

There was Whitewater, Travelgate, Benghazi and the email server scandals. But perhaps that is all part of the “Vast Right Wing Conspiracy.”

Maybe Hillary Clinton is really Mr. Clean disguised as an oil spill. Well, not according to Former Secret Service agent Gary Byrne.

In his forthcoming book, Crisis of Character, Byrne, who was assigned to protecting the Clintons for the eight years that Bill Clinton was president, spills the beans on Hillary and it is not a rosy picture. Whereas Byrne describes Bill as easygoing and daughter Chelsea as respectful, Hillary is described as “erratic, uncon-

trollable and occasionally violent.”

He describes Hillary as having been rude and nasty toward the secret service agents. “Getting assigned to Hillary Clinton’s detail was a form of punishment handed down by superiors,” writes Byrne in the book which is due out on June 28. He recalls how she once even threw a book at a secret service agent. “Most of us knew to brace for her inevitable eruptions.

They didn’t happen every day, but behind closed doors we learned about them fast. In public, she was everyone’s best friend. Privately, she was her normal self,” writes Byrne in the book which is already #1 on Amazon pre-orders.

Byrne, who is a 29 year veteran of the military and federal law enforcement, reveals that Hillary saved her wildest antics for her husband. He recalls an alleged fight between the first couple during the summer of 1995 in Chapter 1, “The Vase.” Byrne said a vase was smashed during a loud argument and the next morning President Clinton sported “a shiner, a real, puta-steak-on-it black eye.” Clinton’s personal aide told Byrne that the eye condition was a result of Clinton’s allergy to coffee.

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place during the shooting, reads as follows: Orlando Police Dispatcher: Emergency 911, this is being recorded.

Omar Mateen: In the name of G-d the Merciful, the beneficent [Arabic] OD: What?

OM: Praise be to G-d, and prayers as well as peace be upon the prophet of G-d [Arabic]. I wanna let you know, I’m in Orlando and I did the shootings.

OD: What’s your name?

OM: My name is I pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi of the Islamic State.

OD: OK. What’s your name?

OM: I pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi may G-d protect him [Arabic], on behalf of the Islamic State.

OD: Alright, where are you at?

OM: In Orlando.

OD: Where in Orlando?

[End of call.]

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Orlando Terrorist’s 911 Calls Released On Monday, the Justice Department released the full transcripts of terrorist Omar Mateen’s three phone

conversations with 911 dispatchers during the Orlando shooting. Although audio of the calls was not released, Ron Hooper, the FBI’s special agent in charge, describes Mateen as “chilling, calm and deliberate” during those calls.

A transcript of the first call, which lasted 50 seconds and which took

Three calls made later to crisis negotiators were only released in summarized form with few direct quotes provided. In those calls, which lasted a combined 28 minutes, Mateen repeatedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and told the negotiator to tell America to stop bombing Syria and Iraq and that is why he was “out here right now.”

The release of the 911 transcripts was an about-face for the Justice Department which first only released a heavily redacted transcript, in which all references to the Islamic State were scrubbed. However, after a public outcry, the Justice Department reversed itself and released an unedited transcript. In the original transcript Mateen is quoted as saying, “I pledge allegiance to [omitted] may G-d protect him [in Arabic], on behalf of [omitted].” The second transcript fills in the picture as Mateen is quoted as saying, “I pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi may G-d protect him [in Arabic], on behalf of the Islamic State,” Conservative pundit Charles Krauthammer slammed the Obama

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administration’s attempt to omit any references of radical Islam from the transcript. “It exposes the administration as fanatical in trying to cover up and hide the connection with Islam,” he said. “Everybody could see what the words underneath were…

What exactly are they accomplishing in pretending they weren’t said?” he questioned.

Attorney General Loretta Lynch said in interviews on various news channels on Sunday that the purpose of redacting the transcripts was to not re-victimize those who lived through the attack. The Justice Department stated that they only gave into the pressure and released the full transcript because the anger over the omissions was an “unnecessary distraction.”

than $42 million in cash on hand, according to monthly fundraising totals released last week. To date, Clinton has raised $238.2 million, much of which was spent during the primary campaign to fend off Bernie Sanders.

Although Trump raised just $3.1 million for his campaign during May, if his recipe for the primary campaign works for the general election, he only needs a fraction of the money that Ms. Clinton needs; during the primaries, his primarily self-funded campaign spent a total of $64.6 million to slay sixteen other candidates.

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Democrats argued that the Republicans’ proposals did not go far enough in controlling the sales of firearms; Republicans argued that the Democrats’ proposals went too far and threatened the constitutional rights of gun owners. The leadership of each party accused the other’s proposals of merely being political stunts.

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Trump quickly found himself at odds with the NRA—in an unexpected sort of way—when he noted at a rally, “If some of those wonderful people [in the Orlando nightclub] had guns strapped right here—right to their waist or right to their ankle— and one of the people in that room happened to have it and goes, ‘Boom, boom,’ you know, that would have been a beautiful sight folks.” NRA’s chief executive officer Wayne LaPierre responded to those comments on CBS’s Face the Nation by saying, “I don’t think you should have firearms where people are drinking.”

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It was just Father’s Day, a day when we celebrated fathers all across America. We love our dads—but be glad this dad is not yours.

Rick Rahim took “helicopter parenting” to a new level when he recently extracted his son’s loose tooth. The Virginia dad tied a string to his son’s tooth and then pulled. But he didn’t just pull with his hands. The other side of the string was attached to a helicopter that he piloted.

In the video he posted to Facebook he wrote: “Problem: Loose tooth,” and then “Solution: Helicopter.”

On the video, the helicopter takes off and pulls on the string to remove the unwanted tooth.

“Does this make me a ‘helicopter parent’?” Rahim wrote. “Do fun, creative stuff with your kids. Make memories together.”

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Please & Thank You Want to celebrate with a l’chaim but are worried that little Tiger will be jealous? Now, your cat can sip along with you.

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Think Pinot Meow, MosCATo and Apollo Peak vintages. The names are cute. But have you ever seen a cat hitting the bottle? We didn’t think so. Turns out, wine could be toxic to felines. These beverages are made of “organic catnip water and colored with organic beet juice.”

“It’s made like a tea, but since we got it to look so much like a wine, we want it to be perceived as a wine by the consumer—that way they can feel as though they are having a glass of wine with their pet,” Apollo Peak founder Brandon Zavala said.

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Is politeness a thing of the past?

We hope not. Recently, a grandma in the UK reminded us how important it is to say “please” and “thank you.”

Ben John recently tweeted a photo of his grandmother May Ashworth’s Google search which read, “Please translate these roman numerals mcmxcviii thank you.”

He was surprised at her good manners when entering questions into Google’s search engine. So were many other people when they saw Ben’s post. The tweet reached the ears

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of Google UK’s Twitter headquarters and they sent Ben a response: “Dearest Ben’s Nan. Hope you’re well. In a world of billions of Searches, yours made us smile,” they wrote.

Then they answered the question she posed in the search Ben made famous: “Oh, and it’s 1998,” they wrote.

“Thank YOU.” Apparently, Ben’s grandmother thought there was a real person answering each search. “She thought that by being polite and using her manners, the search would be quicker.”

Thank you, Ms. Ashworth, for reminding us in our fast-paced world how being polite is the only way.

Gold in the Garbage All that litters may just be gold.

Sitting among old sneakers and wood scraps, six-year-old Chloe Smith found a glittering treasure: a gold medal. But it wasn’t just any gold medal. It belonged to Joe Jacobi who won the medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games as a slalom canoeist.

Two weeks ago, when Jacobi’s car was broken into, a number of items were taken, including the medal.

Some of the items were later recovered by police, but the medal was still missing. When Chloe happened upon the find, she didn’t understand its significance at first and used it as a Frisbee. But her father, Wayne, realized its value and returned it to Jacobi.

“The part of the medal the family found identifies the 1992 Olympic games. It has Nike, the Greek goddess of victory on it. It’s the most distinguishing part of the medal,” Jacobi related. The other parts are still missing, but this seems to be the most important.

In appreciation, Jacobi offered the family a $500 reward. More than that, he also promised that when school is back in session, he’d visit Chloe’s school to show off the medal

the six-year-old found.

It seems that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

The Pool Room

Kids, we know you are bored now that school is out, but please do not try this at home.

It seems that there’s a lack of swimming pools in the city of Tver in Russia. So when Vladimir Vechnyy and his pals wanted to swim, they needed to build their own. The perfect place to plan their wet entertainment? The kitchen. (Kids, remember we told you not to do this at home.)

The group spent four hours covering the floor and walls with plastic sheets which they glued together to create a waterproof seal. Then they attached a foam tube to the kitchen tap, turned it on and waited for the

room to fill with water. It took three hours to get enough water into the “pool.”

As soon as it was deep enough, they splashed around, “dived” into the water, and played with rubber floating rings. They even enjoyed beverages which they balanced on floating tables.

What happened when swimming time was over? They simply lifted up a floorboard in the kitchen and let the water drain into the basement.

“I don’t think our neighbors had the slightest idea of what we were doing,” Vechnyy said.

I think they’ll find out when their things are soaked with water.

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Community Senator Kaminsky and Assemblyman Goldfeder at the Yeshiva of South Shore graduation.

Senator Kaminsky was proud to present graduates Moshe Trapunsky and Moshe Goldfeder with his Public Service & Leadership Award.

The Magic of Memoir Night

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nder the guidance of teachers Mrs. Yaffa Schreier and Mrs. Amy Small, fifth grade students at Shulamith Middle Division spent the better part of the year writing, revising, and editing a series of narratives about themselves. As they worked on their memoirs, the girls had the opportunity to hone their writing and editing skills.

On Wednesday evening, June 8, the fifth graders proudly presented their magnificent memoirs to their parents, grandparents, and classmates. We are so proud of our young authors and know they will treasure their special scrapbooks for years to come.

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Community Comes out in Support of Madraigos

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he beautiful home of Gadi and Aliza Fuchs was the filled with friends and supporters of Madraigos on Sunday morning, June 19 for the Annual Five Towns Breakfast. With the theme of the morning One Goal, One Community, One Step At A Time, the community banded together for teens and young adults who are serviced by Madraigos throughout the year. Through their innovative programs and support services, Madraigos helps community youth and their families cope with the everyday challenges of life.

In his sincere way, Rabbi Uri Orlian, Rav of Congregation Shaaray Tefilah, shared words of chizuk and inspiration. He stressed the importance of having a place in the community for

young people to turn to for guidance and support and praised Madraigos for its efforts in meeting these needs.

He gave the organization a heartfelt bracha for even greater siyata dishmaya and continued hatzlocha.

Rabbi Dov Silver, Founder and Executive V.P. of Madraigos, extended warm words of praise and appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Fuchs for their gracious hospitality in making this year’s event enjoyable, meaningful, and successful in every way. Rabbi Silver remarked that “the existence and growth of Madraigos is a result of sincere, committed friends like the Fuchses. I am touched by their genuine sensitivity to the special needs of our teens and young adults and I am deeply humbled by their warmth and

dedication.”

To the credit of Gadi and Aliza Fuchs and the devoted members of the event committee, Madraigos was introduced to many new friends, from both the Five Towns and surrounding communities. Attendees were moved by an enlightening video, where they learned about the scope of Madraigos’ services including “The Lounge,” the after-school recreation center on separate nights for boys and girls, School Based Services Program in local schools, and Parenting Workshops offered throughout the year to families in our community. “It was my goal to spread awareness and raise funds for Madraigos, a dynamic organization,” said Gadi Fuchs. “My support and enthusiasm for its work

is predicated not only on its unbelievable growth and development as an organization, but on its remarkable success in achieving its unique mission.”

“We are thrilled with the wonderful turnout from local supporters and rabbonim,” said Rabbi Josh Zern, Executive Director of Madraigos. “We hope to build upon these relationships as we grow even stronger in our ability to effectively meet the needs of the youth in our community.”

For more information about Madraigos, please see www.madraigos.org or call the office at 516-3713250. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rabbi Josh Zern at 516-371-3250 ext. 5.

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OHEL’s Second Annual OXC Event at Camp Kaylie – An Xtreme Success

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either drizzle, nor chill could stop over 300 men, women and children of all abilities from participating in the Second Annual OHEL Xtreme Challenge at Camp Kaylie.

The vision of OXC Committee Founders and Chairmen Ben Englander, Aryeh Jacobson, Jeffrey Schwartz and Etan Kestenbaum is the OHEL Xtreme Challenge – a five mile and one and a half mile obstacle course competition. This took place a few weeks ago at the beautiful Camp Kaylie grounds in Wurtsboro, New York.

The participants ranged in age from 5 to 65-years-old and hailed from the five boroughs, the Five Towns

and New Jersey – they ran, climbed, jumped, swam, crawled and muscled their way through this year’s OXC culminating in an exhilarating dash through the finish line. A real personal achievement for all!

Most importantly, OXC saw numerous individuals with disabilities and their families participate in this one of a kind accessible obstacle course.

As David Mandel, CEO of OHEL and successful participant, conveyed, “We were excited to once again have this groundbreaking event.

Despite the chilly weather, everyone had a great time.

We’re especially proud of the teams with the many OHEL individuals with disabili-

Drora Arussy and her son push through the mud slide course of OHEL’s OXC Xtreme Challenge at Camp Kaylie

ties who crossed the finish line, several joined by their families. They trained, they came, they conquered the course, and they received their medals! OXC in many ways embodies the underlying mission of OHEL – to overcome challenges in life and realize the potential in us all.”

Congratulations to our top fundraiser, Rachelle Rosenberg of RSPC, who also sponsored the gloves; and to our top fundraising team #AvidStrong; to the first place men’s winner, Yosef Gillers and the first place women’s winner, Peri Santodanato.

The day began with a hearty, healthy breakfast and a delicious BBQ lunch following the race. It was a fun day for all ages – whether as participants or spectators and family members who were there to cheer on their relatives. Ben Englander, an OHEL Board member whose company Rosco sponsored the event photos, commented, “The turnout was fantastic, and we are certain that with the incredible word of mouth that followed – that we will see double the number in year three! Check out the exciting photos online so you’ll want to be part of it next year.”

OHEL is grateful to its sponsors which included ABC Communications, ABF Mud Run, Atlantic PC, Inc., Barristers Title Agency, LLC, Billman Ross & Associates, Inc., Clif Bar & Company, Dependable Abstract Inc., Elite Care, Fresko, Jack Jaffa & Associates, Law Office of Michael E. Herskowitz Esq., Modell’s, National Field Network, New York Community Bank, Poland Spring, ReliaTech, Rosco Vision Systems, Rosenberg & Steinmetz PC, Stein, Farkas

Aiden (L) and Ben (R) Englander excited to start the OHEL’s OXC Xtreme Challenge at Camp Kaylie

& Schwartz LLP, and others, as well as our many participants who helped raise money to make this event possible. OHEL additionally thanks Toby Schwartz Graphic Design for her creative design and branding work for OXC, as well as the many trainers who helped participants get in shape for this event. Participants left not only with a tremendous feeling of personal and communal accomplishment but with OXC’s many swag giveaways, T-shirts, gloves and more.

Ready to join us next year? Start training now – put it on your bucket list for you and your family!

Be a part of the Third Annual OXC event next year – pre-register at www. oheloxc.org.

Since 1969, OHEL has served as a dependable haven of individual and family support, helping people

of all ages surmount disability, everyday challenges, heal from trauma, and manage with strength and dignity during times of crises. OHEL’s record of service excellence, stellar reputation and consistent top ratings in regulatory audits in foster care, housing, outpatient counseling, day programs and Camp Kaylie has enabled us to deliver cutting edge programs serving the ever-increasing and diverse needs of the community. OHEL serves thousands in need every day in communities in New York, New Jersey, South Florida, Los Angeles, California and worldwide.

Individuals interested in the many programs that OHEL offers should contact OHEL at (800)-603-OHEL (6435). Like us on Facebook at OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services and follow us on Instagram at Instagram.com/ohelfamily

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YCQ Graduates

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t was a week of graduations and moving up ceremonies at YCQ. The nursery students during their “Moving Up” ceremony gave presentations for their families on all they have learned this year to prepare them for kindergarten. The kindergarten classes performed plays, sang songs and danced for their guests relating all the knowledge and skills they gained during the year as they

prepared to head off to first grade in the fall.

In front of an auditorium filled with family, friends, teachers and administrators, 94 YCQ grade eight students stood proud as they said goodbye to their elementary and middle school education and looked ahead toward high school and their futures. Most of the students have been attending YCQ since pre-school

and have learned many lessons that have prepared them to embark on the next step on his or her academic journey. Hannah Shedlo and Eitan Friedman delivered their meaningful valedictory speeches thanking all those who played a role in their education, as well as gave hakarot hatov for the guidance received from their rebbeim, teachers, and morot, and for leading them and their classmates

to this milestone. Honor was given to salutatorians Hadar Leybov and Dylan Saltzman who recited Tehillim for the guests; and to Jennifer Livian and Yitzchak Socol, recipients of the Keter Shem Tov Award, for exemplary display of middot tovot.

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YOSS Bachurei Chemed Visit the Novominsker Rebbe

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ast week, a select group of talmidim of Yeshiva of South Shore had the tremendous zchus and privilege to visit and hear divrei chizuk from the Novominsker Rebbe, shlit”a. The boys, the “Bachurei Chemed,” were offered this trip in recognition of being a member in this special society. Bachurei Chemed is a society within the yeshiva comprised of talmidim

from grades 4-8, chosen by their Rabbiem, who demonstrate middos tovos, hanhaga tova and yiras shomayim throughout the year.

Accompanied by the Roshei Hayeshiva, Rabbi Binyamin Kamenetzky and Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky, the boys sat enraptured as the Novominsker Rebbe addressed them passionately about the importance of remembering Hakadosh

Baruch Hu 24 hours a day. He emphasized that a bachur should consider Hashems presence not only when hes learning or davening, but even when he eats, when he plays ball and when he goes to sleep. The Rebbe then gave a bracha to each boy individually. Undoubtedly, each boy felt a great deal of chizuk from the experience.

As a further expression of recogni-

tion the Yeshiva has for these special young men, they were treated to a pizza lunch at Mendelson’s Pizza and from there they continued on to the Five Towns batting cages where they played a round of mini golf and used the batting cages.

Thank you to Rabbi Shlomo Drebin for organizing and chaperoning the boys on this wonderful outing.

Young Israel of Long Beach Annual Free Concert by the Sea

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he City of Long Beach, in conjunction with the Young Israel of Long Beach, will once again present its Annual Summer Concert on the Boardwalk with the music of Yehuda Green.

While the world of Jewish music has become saturated with “Shlomo style” performances and performers, none have captured the hearts and souls of audiences around the world with the soft-spoken success of Yehudah Green. Born to a prominent Chassidic family in Jerusalem, Yehudah received his first exposure to

the music of Reb Shlomo Carlebach at the age of five. Despite his tender age (or perhaps because of it), Yehudah immediately connected with Shlomo’s sincere, almost spiritual, soulfulness on a truly “organic” level.

Rather than imitate it, his youthful innocence and exuberance enabled him to “absorb” its essence into his “musical DNA” and ultimately into his signature performance style.

The concert is being presented in conjunction with the Young Israel of Long Beach. The concert will take place on the Boardwalk and Long

Beach Boulevard on Sunday night, July 3, at 7:00 PM. This event will serve as a welcome to the many families who come to Long Beach to enjoy their summer vacations. It is the just one on the many activities and special events being planned at the Young Israel this summer. Prior to the concert there will a barbeque for families affiliated with Chai Lifeline who have been invited to join in the concert. Additionally, this year there will be a singles event for people ages 24-35 sponsored by JBar which will take place in the Young Israel social

hall following the concert.

During the summer months there is a large influx of families from the greater Metropolitan area that come to the City by the Sea to enjoy magnificent boardwalk, relaxing atmosphere and amenities. The Young Israel of Long Beach sees as part of its overall mission the need to provide for the overall religious, spiritual, social and cultural of the summer guests. To meet this responsibility, the Young Israel has instituted several special summer programs and initiatives.

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Rambam Representatives Meet with Polish Counterparts in Aftermath of Rambam Rally

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ast month, on Yom Hashoah, Rambam Mesivta, held a rally outside the Polish Consulate in Manhattan expressing support for Professor Jan T. Gross and speaking out against Polish anti-Semitism.

Polish Consul General, Urszula Gacek, took exception to the demonstration and wrote a letter to Rambam expressing her disappointment and recognizing the fact that more needs to be done to bring about reconciliation between the Jewish community and the Polish government in order to teach young people from both communities to “challenge prejudices and build friendships.”

Rabbi Zev Meir Friedman, Rambam’s Rosh Mesivta, responded to the consul general by suggesting a meeting.

Ms. Gacek extended an invitation and Rabbi Friedman and Mr. Hillel Goldman, Rambam’s Assistant Principal. They met Ms. Gacek at the Polish Consulate immediately after the conclusion of a moving presentation commemorating the life and history of Renia Spiegel, a teenage girl who perished in the Holocaust.

The meeting focused on the recent rally, its implications, and prospects for moving forward in a positive manner of building bridges. While each side clearly had a different perspective in terms of how the Jan T. Gross controversy should be handled, the consul general did agree with Rambam’s request to consult with the Polish government, advise them of the deep concern that Jewish groups have, and hopefully elicit a statement from the government which would address the concerns raised during the rally.

While Ms. Gacek focused on the positive direction Polish society has taken over the last few decades, Rabbi Friedman gave no ground on the rally’s purpose: to protest the Polish government’s tacit whitewashing of its role in the Holocaust via the Jan T. Gross controversy. From raising voices outside the Consulate at the rally just a month earlier, to a private talk inside the Consulate with the powers that be, Rambam Mesivta made sure that the truth of Poland’s role during the Holocaust would not be forgotten.

Halacha Panel

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s a culmination to a year of study of the laws of Shabbat, seventh grade halacha teachers Morah Alisa Schreier and Mrs. Yaffa Schreier organized a panel of three young talmidei chachamim to answer students’ questions about the practical observance of the laws of Shabbat. The rabbis showed in-

credible erudition and sensitivity and demonstrated to the students the importance of having a local Orthodox rabbi to whom they can pose any questions they may have about Halacha. We thank Rabbi Shay Schachter, Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz, and Rabbi Yaakov Trump for the time and talent they offered to our students.

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A Summer of Achdus and Kiddush Hashem

By Dov Levy

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he famous Woodbourne Shul at 457 Route 52 proudly announces the opening of its summer 2016 vacation season. The shul will again service the public with a full program including dozens of round-the-clock minyanim, numerous shiurim both daily and weekly, the renowned Kollel Mesirus Nefesh and a constant supply of light refreshments.

This unique blend of Torah, avodah and gemilus chassadim are the hallmark of the charismatic Rabbi Mordechai Jungreis shlit”a, Niklesburg Rebbe. Beginning in 2010, the Rebbe revitalized the decaying building and transformed it into a booming center of life servicing the entire Sullivan County and beyond.

The historic Congregation Bnai Israel building – in the past it served such luminaries as Rabbi Moshe Feinstein and the Tzehlimer Rav zt”l – has become a major draw for summer vacationers looking to grab a minyan

and a quick bite on the go. Of course, there are many, many regulars as well.

Under the magnetic leadership of Rabbi Jungreis shlit”a, the 96-yearold building now listed on the National Register of Historic Places has been brought back to life as tens of thousands of people pass through its doors each summer.

From its humble beginnings in 2010 when the Rebbe hung up a sign announcing, “Minyanim Going On Now!” the shul has grown exponentially with each passing season. An estimated 80,000 (!) mispallelim pass through the shul now each summer.

The naysayers who politely told the Rebbe his idea was crazy and the plan would never get off the ground were quickly proven dazzlingly wrong. Major renovations were undertaken two years ago as the shul threatened to collapse under the strain of so many worshippers.

Despite his incredible devotion and exhaustive efforts, Rabbi Jungreis sees himself not as the shul’s

rabbi but more as a gabbai, a custodian who oversees the public domain.

“This is not my shul—it’s your shul, it’s everyone’s shul. This is Klal Yisroel’s shul!” Indeed, the trademark sign hanging on the large menorah outside greets every arrival with a cheerful “Everyone Is Welcome!” The Rebbe’s legendary warmth is part of the very fabric of the shul. Many people openly admit that they visit Bnai Israel chiefly to experience meeting the Rebbe and enjoy his heartfelt blessings.

As in previous years, the shul will be open for full services from early morning until after the last Maariv— usually 2 AM or later. You can also enjoy a bite, cold and hot drinks, breakfasts, Daf Yomi shiurim, and the delicious Thursday night cholent along with the equally enthralling weekly shiurim. Don’t forget to stop and say hello to the Rebbe and receive his affectionate blessings!

For those spending Shabbos in Woodbourne there is major news

breaking: After years of intense effort, Rabbi Mordechai Jungreis has erected an eruv around the village!

The lack of an eruv posed an ongoing problem for many years. Men who used the mikvah on Shabbos morning were forced to resort to the practice of “wearing” their bath towel around their neck. Mothers with small children were forced to remain indoors.

Some people carried while outdoors without realizing that they were not permitted to do so. Many others admitted openly to Rabbi Jungreis that they had inadvertently found themselves carrying outdoors on Shabbos.

In response to this pressing need, Rabbi Jungreis lobbied the authorities and was recently issued a permit to erect an eruv around the entire village. The situation was thoroughly reviewed by competent rabbinical authorities and the Woodbourne eruv has been constructed to accommodate all halachic requirements. A map detailing the exact perimeters will be available to the public shortly.

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Rav Shmuel Brazil Spends Shabbos in the Five Towns

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riendships made during a bochur’s days in yeshiva are like none other. The give and take during heated discussions over a Gemara, the shared opportunities for growth, the communal sense of responsibility for each other’s welfare – they all yield meaningful and significant relationships. And if you add to that dynamic, the warmth and unique spiritual guidance of an extraordinary Rebbe, you have the potential for friendships that will last a lifetime.

Such is the case for the talmidim of Rav Shmuel Brazil.

Even though quite a number of years had passed during which many of Rav Shmuel’s talmidim had not been under their Rebbe’s direct tutelage, as soon as they heard that a Shabbaton for Rav Brazil’s “boys” was being organized, there was widespread interest in joining.

The Shabbaton took place on Parshas Bechukosai in Ateres Nechama Leiba in Far Rockaway, New York.

The purpose was simply to reconnect with the energy and passion of their beloved Rebbe. Spanning 40 years and two yeshivos across the world from each other – Shor Yoshuv in the Five Towns/Far Rockaway area and Zeev Hatorah in Eretz Yisrael – Rav Shmuel has affected thousands of young men with his love of Torah, care and concern for his students, and his musical prowess. The combination of all three is, in most cases, simply life-changing.

The leil Shabbos davening was magnificently led by Rav Shmuel and it set the tone for the whole Shabbaton. Watching the 150 talmidim who joined spiritedly in the niggunim and danced in utter joy during the tefillos was an experience that no one present will likely ever forget. All the delicious seudos were catered by Meal Mart and were interspersed with divrei Torah, as well as a powerful speech given by Mr. Joe Shostein.

A beautiful tefilas Shacharis led

Rav Yanky Brazil followed by a moving and inspirational Rosh Chodesh bentching by Rav Shmuel, of which he is well-known for.

At the Shabbos day seudah, Rav Yehoshua Kurland, himself a beloved Rebbe at Shor Yoshuv and chavrusa of Rav Shmuel for many years, spoke movingly about his relationship of over 40 years with Rav Shmuel, and recounted ways in which Rav Shmuel has affected so many people on so many levels.

At the Seudah Shlishis, the participants were zoche to be joined by Rav Naftoli Jaeger, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Shor Yoshuv. Once again, the singing and dancing were emotionally evocative of the spirit and warmth of Rav Shmuel – cherished Rebbe and mentor of all the attendees. The uplifting Shabbos concluded with a heartfelt Maariv and an inspiring Havdalah led by Eitan Katz.

The Shabbaton accomplished its goal – to rekindle, reconnect and re-

new the very special relationship that Rav Shmuel forged with his talmidim. Everyone walked away from the experience with the warmest of memories and the certainty that “once a talmid of Rav Shmuel, always a talmid of Rav Shmuel.”

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CAHAL Hosts Annual Staff Appreciation Dinner

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n June 15, CAHAL hosted its annual staff appreciation dinner in honor of their teachers, assistants, therapists and extended staff. The event is held to recognize the outstanding efforts of the staff of the program and to share the wonderful accomplishments of the students in each class.

Rabbi Moishe Waxman, CAHAL Limudei Kodesh Coordinator, opened the evening with a meaningful dvar Torah. Rabbi Moshe Rudich, a veteran CAHAL teacher for the past nine years, gave words of inspiration to the large crowd in attendance. Five of his students have just graduated from HAFTR high school, and all of them have been accepted into different yeshivas in Israel for the coming year. He shared that he asked each boy to think about where and how he could grow the most when he goes to Israel, and to use those insights to make the best choices for himself. Rabbi Rudich explained that his relationship with his students extended beyond the classroom, and he hopes to continue to be there for them as they move on in life.

Rabbi Rudich spoke from the heart when he described that he viewed

each and every student as his own child. Utilizing that perspective, he explained that when things are not going well, the teacher must ask himself or herself, “What can I do differently to enable my child to succeed?” He spoke about the leadership roles of Moshe Rabbeinu and Dovid HaMelech and what we can all learn about the compassion they demonstrated for

the Jewish people. Rabbi Rudich emphasized that we, as teachers, hold the future of each child in our hands, and we can help build, not only each individual student, but the generations that will flow from them as they establish homes and families.

CAHAL, completing its 24th year, is the only local yeshiva-based and sponsored community education pro-

gram for children with learning challenges. For more information about the CAHAL program or to donate to this great community organization, call (516) 295-3666. Registration is now open for September 2016, and CAHAL is currently interviewing applicants. Follow CAHAL Program on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming events and other information.

Shehokol become Hamotzei then into Mezonos and then into Shehokol again and even sometimes nothing at all. By the end, the tables looked like one big happy Shabbos party (thank

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Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns Hosts its 14th Annual Breakfast

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n Sunday, June 26th at 9:15, Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns will be hosting its 14th Annual Breakfast, recognizing some of its dearest friends. Yossie Sinensky will be receiving the Kesser Torah Award, Erez Shiloh will be awarded the Yedid Hatorah Award, and Adam (Zohar) Sigman will be recognized with the Amud Hatorah Award. For the third consecutive year, the Yeshiva will be able to host this important even in its own facility, due to its larger accommodations.

Having been in our new home now more than two years, the breakfast will provide a momentary pause to consider what the yeshiva’s powerful influence means to our community. The spiritual peaks attained on a Shavuos night, learning b’chavrusa in the expansive beis medrash, or at a Yomim Noraim tefillah, punctuated by the kol tefillah, can only be achieved due to the consistent, unwavering support the community has invested in its yeshiva and the yeshiva has reciprocated to the community.

When the Yeshiva Gedolah opened the doors of its humble beis medrash to less than 20 bochurim over 14 years ago, the objectives of its chashuve Roshei Yeshiva, Rav Yitzchak Knobel, shlita, and Rav Moshe Zev Katzenstein, shlita, were rather grand. Plant an institution which can serve as an example of Torah, yiras shamayim and middos tovos to take root in the heart of the Five Towns community.

And, as the community has flourished around it, the Yeshiva has blossomed into a model for the entire Olam HaTorah to admire, with currently over 100 talmidim, including bochrim and kollel.

But the story is not complete. Indeed, the Yeshiva continues to grow and expand its role in the lives of the bochurim, kollel yungerman and baalei batim who choose to seek spiritual nourishment from it. This critical, ongoing responsibility the Yeshiva takes on requires the continued time and investment from the community. It is in that spirit that the Yeshiva requests your presence in rec-

ognizing its special honorees and the Yeshiva itself at this upcoming event.

Kesser Torah This year we have a unique opportunity, to recognize one of our first talmidim, an original alumnus of the Yeshiva, Yossie Sinensky. He is a shining example of a product of the Yeshiva in the way he conducts himself and is mechanech his children, who enjoy being in the Yeshiva on Shabbos and throughout the year.

When one looks at the product of what the Yeshiva has been fortunate to help produce, it gets a true sense of what the value the Yeshiva adds to the community.

Additionally, Yossie is a local product. He grew up in the Far Rockaway and Lawrence communities. He attended and graduated from Mesivta Ateres Yaakov, before learning in Bais Yisroel, subsequently returning to attend Queens College, while he was one of the original talmidim of the Yeshiva. Yossie attended Brooklyn Law School and is corporate counsel

for FM Home Loans in Brooklyn. His wife, Roizy, teaches in HAFTR and together, they are, ba”h, raising their beautiful family, who attend Bnos Bais Yaakkov, Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island and Mesivta Shaarei Chaim.

Yossie’s relationship with the rebbeim has endured long after he left the Yeshiva and, a few years ago, he and his wife moved to Woodmere to rejoin the Yeshiva family. Seeing his constant presence for learning and davening in our Beis Medrash is an ongoing reminder of the past successes which the Yeshiva is hoping to replicate in many ways. We are delighted he has allowed us to recognize him with this honor.

Yedid Hatorah This year’s Yedid Hatorah Award is appropriately being given to someone who truly represents the meaning of the words. Erez Shilo is someone who embodies a love and excitement for Torah learning. He is a valuable member of our Yomim Noraim Sephardic minyan and someone who

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Amud Hatorah To receive an award as a Pillar of Torah, one has to represent the very foundations of what Torah means.

Adam Sigman is just that, an example of the effect Torah should have on those who learn it and cling to it.

His day starts and ends in the Yeshiva and he carries his learning with him throughout the day, inspiring those who know him.

Adam is originally from Great Neck, however, he and his entire family had moved to the Woodmere area over the past several years. After high school, he learned at Yeshiva Shaalvim and came back to attend Queens College, while simultaneously learning at Yeshivas Ohr Hachaim

and then Yeshiva Gedolah of Great Neck. After graduation from college, Adam, or Zohar as he is known to many in the Yeshiva, earned his semicha after several years of study at Beis Medrash L’Talmud, part of Lander College.

Adam’s wife Rachel grew up in Far Rockaway, similarly attended Queens College and graduated Touro Law School. Adam works as a Real Estate Manager for Brownstone Developers LLC, a Brooklyn based Real Estate development company and as a real estate broker on the weekends Together, they are raising their sons, who will undoubtedly benefit from the dedication, sincerity and seriousness with which the Sigmans approach Torah and mitzvos. They moved to Woodmere partly to continue Adam’s close relationship to Rav Yitzchok Frankel, the Mora D’asra of the Adudath Israel of the Five Towns, where they daven on Shabbos. Rabbi Frankel and Adam have remained close since Adam was in Rabbi Frankel’s shiur as 12th grader in HANC. In just 4 years here, Adam has created a sterling reputation amongst those who know him. He is repute for his kindness, seriousness and devout sincerity to Yiddishkeit. Seeing him daily in the Yeshiva is an inspiration to us all and a sterling example of the mutual benefit that exists between the Yeshiva and those who choose to take advantage of what it offers. We are excited to be able to acknowledge Adam’s contribution with such an appropriate accolade.

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brings a passion to everything he does, benefitting those who are fortunate to be around him in the Yeshiva, Aish Kodesh, or anywhere he is, professionally or socially.

Erez was raised until the age of 12 in Eretz Yisroel, after which his family moved to Woodmere. In 2006, Erez was inspired to become frum near Purim of that year and has never looked back. He and his wife Stephanie, who is from Valley Stream, settled here on their own just recently, after a long stint in Atlantic Beach.

Stephanie, who has a Master’s in Education, is currently teaching at HAFTR. Erez, who works with his father, owns a company called Mobil Carp Workshop & Hinge Doctor, which does construction and cabinetry in the neighborhood. Many have certainly benefitted from his expertise and the chessed Erez has done through his work.

Together, he and his wife are raising their family with the same excitement for Torah and mitzvos. Currently, they have children in Shulamith and South Shore. They are known by friends and family to be sweet, selfless people, always looking to do for and help others. Erez’s passion and dedication to all that we espouse make him a well deserving recipient of this award. We are grateful that he has agreed to let us recognize him.

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Gan Chamesh Finishes Off the Year

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an Chamesh, Chabad’s Early Childhood Center, finished off the school year with a beautiful and meaningful graduation parade along Maple Avenue. Gan Chamesh believes that teaching young children is similar to writing with a quill on a fresh piece of parchment. Children’s minds are like blank canvases and the impressions made on them are lasting and permanent. Gan Chamesh has the privilege of introducing young students to the precious letters of the Alef Beis. Each and every day children are immersed in learning the Alef Beis in a multi-sensory, hands-on way and this spectacular parade was a celebration of all their accomplishments.

The Graduation Parade centered around an elaborate sculpture of three Alef Beis letters. Each child beamed as he/she displayed a banner of the Alef Beis letter that began his/her Hebrew name. The

children marched to the lively music of Mr. Gary Wallin of The Gary Wallin Orchestra. The large crowed filled with parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and extended family cheered as the proud graduates marched with shining smiles, in brightly colored t-shirts. The parade represented the culmination of a year filled with meaningful Alef Beis learning. Each​ child received a special Gan Chamesh Alef Beis book featuring adorable pictures of the students. It serves as a testament to the Alef Beis knowledge the children have gained, and it will further instill a love for each and every letter of the Alef Beis.

The Graduation Parade was a huge success. We thank the families and friends that came to celebrate with us, the local Police Department, the Auxiliary Police Department, the Village of Cedarhurst, Jerusalem Florist and Mr. Gary Wallin. Thank you to Mr. Cesar Gutierrez for constructing the magnif-

icent Alef Beis sculpture. Thank you as well to all the sponsors of the Gan Chamesh Alef Beis book. A huge Mazel Tov to all the graduates!

Gan Chamesh Early Childhood Center is under the auspices of the Chabad of the Five

Towns, headed by Rabbi Zalman and Chanie Wolowik. If you would like any information on Gan Chamesh, Chabad’s Early Childhood Center, please contact Susy Adler or Suzanne Wallin, the program directors, at (516) 295-2479.

Yeshiva University and AVI CHAI Foundation Launch CollegeNOW

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eshiva University and The AVI CHAI Foundation recently announced a new online program called CollegeNOW, which will offer high school juniors and seniors around the country the opportunity to deepen their Jewish learning for college course credit.

Designed and taught by nationally recognized experts in their respective fields from Yeshiva University, the first three course offerings—set to begin this fall—will focus on Jewish law, philosophy and history. Students will be eligible to receive three college credits per completed course

at a significantly reduced tuition rate, thanks to the generous support of The AVI CHAI Foundation.

“CollegeNOW is the first personalized learning program of its kind for the Jewish community to offer college credit for advanced online study,” said Joe Hirsch, program director.

According to Hirsch, the courses are an opportunity for Jewish high schools to complement their existing curricula with university-level courses taught by Yeshiva University scholars. “Not only can motivated learners deepen their knowledge of

Jewish law and life but schools can efficiently deliver extraordinary instructional value by integrating these courses into their existing curricula.”

“CollegeNOW provides a supportive and cutting-edge academic option for students who wish to get an early start on college and to connect with fellow high school students across the country,” said YU President Richard M. Joel. “This program reflects the missions of The AVI CHAI Foundation and Yeshiva University, and we look forward to working closely with Jewish high schools to expand the variety or our

educational offerings to young men and women around the world.”

Commenting on the partnership, Yossi Prager, executive director North America for The AVI CHAI Foundation, added, “We are excited to work with Yeshiva University to offer high school students affordable, high-quality online courses that deepen their understanding of the Jewish experience.”

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BBY 8th Grade Graduation

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unday, June 18 at 9:30A.M. The room was hushed as the seventy BBY eighth graders made their way down the aisle to the stage. The girls and their proud families were privileged to hear from Rabbi Moshe Zev Katzenstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns and BBY parent for the last 25 years, as well as from Assemblyman Dov Hikind, a proud BBY grandfather.

The beautiful cantata and heartwarming speeches presented by each

class representative was a magnificent tribute to their parents, morahs and principals.

Mrs. Esther Kuessous, Menaheles grades 5-8, and Mrs. Surela Koenig, General Studies Principal grades 5-8, addressed their talmidos and expressed their confidence in their abilities to take all that they have learned in Bnos Bais Yaakov over the last eight-plus years and apply it wisely in the future.

Mazel tov to all of our graduates!

We are so very proud of you!

Rabbi Moshe Katzenstein, a parent in BBY

Assemblyman Dov Hikind, a BBY grandparent

MAY Class of 2020 Has Arrived

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esivta Ateres Yaakov’s Graduation Class of 2020 had their first official MAY activity last Thursday evening. At the annual Freshmen Orientation Dinner, the incoming freshmen met each other, their rabbeim, and the hanhalah of the Yeshiva. They had their first taste of the tremendous achdus and camaraderie enjoyed by their more senior

schoolmates.

Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe, Menahel, opened the program explaining the difference between elementary school and high school, and the expectations of Mesivta bochurim. He reminded the boys that regardless of which elementary school they hailed from, they were now Mesivta Ateres Yaakov talmidim.

Students also heard from

General Studies Principal, Rabbi Sam Rudansky, who gave an overview of the General Studies department and from Rabbi Yehuda Horowitz, Mashgiach Ruchani, who addressed the primacy of limud haTorah at the Mesivta and the focus on growth in Torah and Yiras Shomayim. Representatives of the Mesivta Student Government were in attendance and, as well, addressed the incoming talmidim.

Rabbi Yaffe remarked, “We believe that it is healthy for the incoming freshman class to get together to meet each other now, before the new year starts with all of its hectic new experiences. In

this way, they become accustomed from the outset to the fact that MAY talmidim are one cohesive unit. The orientation dinner was a great start and I was exceedingly impressed with the great middos of our entering students. I expect that this cohort will distinguish themselves in our yeshiva, and be sources of pride to their families and Klal Yisrael.”

As a component to this inaugural event for the class of 2020, Rabbi Tsvi Greenfield, the Mesivta’s Director of Student Activities, directed a team-building activity to engender camaraderie among the new class. Boys were arbitrarily split up into groups

and given a bag of random items with which they were tasked to build one of the keilim of the Bais HaMikdash. The creativity soared, the competition mounted and new friendships were built.

The Menorah and the Mizbeiach were just two of the projects that were completed within the 10 minute timeline. Winners will receive free breakfast at the beginning of next z’man.

Concluding the program, pictures were taken of each student with the Menahel as they received their summer assignments in both limudei kodesh and limudei chol and wished each other a good summer.

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LY Library Holds Benefit Reception to Overflow Crowd

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undreds of children run through the doors of Levi Yitzchak Library each week, joyously looking through books; finding a quiet spot on the Mitzvah Train or at the tables to read, color, or play with puzzles; using the computers; participating in a fun program; or for any number of reasons. But would the community reciprocate, and come to

This incredible showing of hakaras hatov for the work the library does is a great chizuk to those who run it and the funds raised are essential to ensure the library’s doors can remain open and the facilities can remain in good condition.

Lisa Hawk welcomed the crowd and thanked everyone who came out to show their support for the library and

and Donna Stroh, two people who exemplify community involvement, received the Community Service Award along with their son David whose exceptional organizational skills are highly valued by the library. Mrs. Liane Safier was given the well-deserved Hakaras HaTov award, in part due to her founding and leading the successful Writers Bloc group, giving teenage

the benefit during the week of Shavuos? The administration and staff at Levi Yitzchak Library can enthusiastically state: “Yes!” People came out in droves, filling the beautifully set up QCumbers, enjoying the delicious fare from QCumbers and Wok Tov sushi, and then filling the library for short but meaningful videos and speeches.

recognize this year’s special honorees.

Rabbi Zalman Wolowik then shared a brief dvar Torah, noting how the library serves as a fitting testimonial to the special character of his son Levi, a”h. A video showcased the many types of people who visit on a regular basis and are proud to state, “I am a Levi Yitzchak Library Member!” Dr. Eddie

girls an outlet for literary expression.

One of her talented students, Toby Gross, shared a poem she wrote about the library, and Rabbi Dovid Fohrman, recipient of the Scholar Author Award, used it as a springboard for his inspirational talk about the important role of books as bringing communities together.

The night was an incredible success. Volunteers Wendy Boran and Devorah Taitz served as the welcoming committee and made sure each person left with Rabbi Fohrman’s latest book, The Exodus You Almost Passed Over.

Tziporah Sax did an unbelievable job turning the library into a nightlife hotspot with beautiful floral arrangements from Alla of Jerusalem Florist and lighting from Event Planner NY. Behind the scenes making sure that the evening goes as smoothly as it did was the Library’s dedicated staff: Bracha Margolin has been with the library from its inception, Devorah Drizin and Liba Spalter.

You’ll have to wait until next year to enjoy this unique experience again but no need to wait to make your appreciation for the library felt, both in writing and financially. Visit LYLibrary.org today.

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Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito celebrated Lag B’Omer at Oceanside Park with Rabbi Levi Gurkov of the Chabad of Oceanside and families and friends from the Oceanside Jewish community.

Incoming Mayor of Lawrence Alex Edelman voting in Tuesday’s election

Hempstead Fights Back Against the BDS Movement

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eading the way in a growing nationwide effort to stand firmly opposed to the BDS movement – which attempts to isolate Israel and other U.S. allies from the international community – Supervisor Anthony J. Santino, Councilman Bruce Blakeman, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and the entire Hempstead Town Board unanimously adopted legislation that prohibits town government from doing business with individuals or companies that openly boycott against America, Israel and other allies. The Town of Hempstead is among the first municipalities in New York State to pass anti-BDS legislation, and will ensure that the town will only contract with entrepreneurs who are friendly and reject acts of hate and economic hostility.

“The Town of Hempstead stands wholly opposed to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement which openly discriminates against the United States, Israel and our other allies around the world,” stated Supervisor Santino. “As the largest township in the United States, adopting this anti-BDS legislation sends a strong message that our communities will not tolerate bigotry and anti-Semitism.”

Many people came out to express their support and gratitude to our legislators for passing this bill. Among those who attended Tuesday’s event were Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky, Rabbi Barry Dov Schwartz, Rabbi Anshele Perl (Mineola Chabad), Rabbi Yehuda Septimus (Young Israel of North Woodmere), Rabbi Ira Ebbin (Cong Ohav Shalom, Merrick), Cedarhurst Village Mayor Ben Weinstock, Adam Mayer, resident of Inwood and community activist, Rabbi Zev Friedman (principal of Rambam), Cindy Grosz, community activist, and Jeff Ballabon, Of Counsel, American Center for Law and Justice and Chairman of the Iron Dome Alliance.

“I applaud Supervisor Santino for his leadership in helping to protect residents, especially those in the Five Towns community, from hostile businesses and individuals,” said Councilman Blakeman, who has recently met with high-level government and military officials in Israel. Added Councilman D’Esposito, “The Town of Hempstead will not tolerate anti-Semitism and hate speech, and I am proud to partner with Supervisor Santino and Councilman Blakeman to stand up for our communities.”

The law requires individuals or companies seeking to do business with the town to submit a certification that they do not – and will not for the duration of the contract – engage in a boycott of the United States of America and its allies, which include Israel, all NATO member nations, signatories of the Southeast Asian Treaty Organization, signatories of the Rio Treaty of 1947 (excluding Venezuela), Ireland, Japan, and The Republic of Korea. Violations of this law could result in the town rescinding a contract.

On May 18, Supervisor Santino, Councilman Blakeman and Councilman D’Esposito stood in solidarity at Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst, along with a cadre of area rabbis and religious leaders, Five Towns business owners and other officials to speak out against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. Town officials and others slammed the movement as anti-Semitic and an attack on economic cooperation between the United States and Israel, as well as other allies. The leaders also decried the movement’s highly organized campaign that has acutely targeted Israel, seeking to undermine the nation’s sovereignty. Supervisor Santino, along

with Councilmen Blakemen and D’Esposito, held a May 17th conference call with Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely to discuss this important matter. The Deputy Foreign Minister thanked town officials for their support in fighting the BDS movement.

Supervisor Santino and Councilman Blakeman have been committed to combating incidents of discrimination and hate speech in local communities. Last year, responding to an airplane flying a swastika banner over town beaches, the town called on New York State to strengthen laws prohibiting the display of swastikas in public places. The town also partners with law enforcement organizations and religious institutions in responding to hateful graffiti and vandalism of houses of worship and other locations.

“This important legislation will ensure that the Town of Hempstead will never conduct business with companies that are hostile to the United States, Israel and other American allies,” concluded Santino. “We hope that other local municipalities will follow in the town’s footsteps to stand against the BDS movement.”

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The twenty-second Annual Siyum at Yeshiva of Far Rockaway was held on Sunday when 56 bochurim completed Mesechta Bava Kamma.

The guest speaker was Rav Yosef Chaim Perr of Bais Hatalmud, a nephew of the Rosh Hayeshiva, Rav Yechiel Perr

Biking for Gesher

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f you often awaken to the sounds of cyclists buzzing past your front door, or pass by groups of them pedaling on the shoulder during your evening commute home, you are already familiar with the growing popularity of cycling in our community.

With easy access to the flats of the South Shore, the rolling hills of the North Shore and a short trip from the 9W bike trail, our neighborhood has become a cyclist’s haven.

Harnessing this popularity and growth, the inaugural Gesher Century Challenge is set to take place on Sunday, July 10, 2016. This ride is in conjunction with the Huntington Bike Club’s annual Gold Coast Tour. Now in its 34th year, the Gold Coast Tour is a ride that takes cyclists through the neighborhoods that were home to the most influential and celebrated families in the 1800s and early 1900s.

The scenery is unparalleled, and the homes and mansions are some of the most famous icons of American history.

Gesher’s participation in this event has been heralded by the organizers as a perfect complement to their main tour. Participants can choose between rides of 13-25-55-70100 miles, courses that can suit any level rider.

This year’s ride is perfectly situated on the calendar as a warm up ride for the Bike4Chai participants, and many of the over 50 participants reg-

istered for the Gesher Century Challenge will be participating in Bike4Chai as well.

So, you may be familiar with cycling, but are you familiar with Gesher? Perhaps not. A recent post by one participant on an online site encapsulates Gesher: “My child has attended Gesher for three of the first four years of its existence, my wife is a therapist servicing children in the school, and I am a board member. Most of you have never even heard of this school, and that is good. It means you don’t need it for your child. But that is a problem too, because you may have a friend or family member whose child can benefit from the school but does not know about it, so you cannot make

the referral. This ride is as much a fundraiser as it is an awareness raiser about an amazing program in our community that has dedicated itself to making sure that pre-school and early education age children (3-7) are ready to be integrated into regular schools and classrooms across the entire spectrum of Jewish education in the local area. The goal of this event is about everyone knowing just what they are riding for and how this event can really help the school take their efforts to the next level… I would be honored to be among anyone in this group riding any of the 13-25-55-75-100 mile courses.”

Gesher has filled a void in our community. Its students, both current and past, have gained the skills

and techniques needed to integrate successfully into all Jewish elementary schools within our community.

School principals and educational directors have expressed written and verbal praise and amazement about the difference that Gesher has made in the lives of its students and the schools that they attend.

So, in the coming weeks when a local group of riders pass by and you notice the Gesher Century Challenge jerseys, cheer them on, because by cheering them you are already a Gesher supporter.

If you are interested in participating, you can sign up at www. geshercenturychallenge.com. Looking forward to riding with you.

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Yeshiva Darchei Torah’s eighth grade graduation rafting trip

Marion & Aaron Gural JCC’s Annual Gala

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our of the community’s most active and dedicated members were recently recognized for their outstanding support of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC at their Fourteenth Annual Fundraising Dinner which was held on June 2, 2016.

The gala, which has become a much anticipated and well-attended event, was held at Temple Israel of Lawrence and catered by Foremost Ram Caterers.

For her steadfast leadership of the Village of Cedarhurst and the JCC, Myrna Zisman was honored with the JCC’s esteemed Leadership Award. Myrna has been a Village Trustee since 2006. She worked on Governor George Pataki’s first campaign for governor at the request of former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato and she was appointed by Governor Pataki in

1995 to serve on the New York State Commission on the status of women and also on the New York-Israel Cultural Exchange. This dual interest in politics and love of Israel led to being elected State Committee Woman in the 41st Assembly district from 1979-1982. In 1980, she was appointed by Mayor Ed Koch to be on the Citizens Committee as a Democratic National Convention Member. She was a co-founder of WINPAC—Woman’s Pro Israel National Political Action Committee.

Myrna has spearheaded chairmanships of several pro-Israel missions to Washington. Myrna was also part of Mayor Giuliani’s Commission on Protocol. The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is honored to have such an accomplished woman serve on their board of directors.

Anita and Andrew Shevins,

members of the Inwood Country Club, were bestowed with the organization’s prestigious Harrison-Kerr Community Achievement Award. Through their work with the club’s Inwood Charities fund, they epitomize the spirit of the award in their unwavering dedication to the community and supporting so many worthy causes. The Inwood Charities Fund supports not only programs at the JCC which include the Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry, but many organizations throughout the Greater Five Towns.

Mimi Weinerman, who was born and raised in the Five Towns, was recognized with the Volunteer Award. Mimi is a compassionate volunteer at the JCC where she works tirelessly to lend a helping hand, offer a kind word and put a smile on the faces of so many JCC

participants, especially the older adults who participate in a variety of social and recreational programs where Mimi volunteers her time.

Mimi is also an integral part of the Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry where she can often be found greeting clients and helping to organize the pantry’s vast inventory.

“We are proud to recognize such wonderful community members like Myrna, Anita, Andrew and Mimi who give so much of their time and put forth an extra effort in helping make The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC the special place that it is,” said Joel A. Block, Executive Director of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC. “Every year our gala brings together a cross-section of the Five Towns in an evening of camaraderie and community pride.”

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Simchas Eliezer Dovid’s 12th Annual Breakfast

Becoming a Bat Mitzvah

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his past Sunday marked the 12th annual breakfast to raise money for Simchas Eliezer Dovid, a Hachnosas Kallah fund established in memory of Eliezer Dovid Spiegel a”h. The fund was lovingly started by his family who wanted to keep his memory alive in a way that was consistent with his joyous approach to life and upbeat demeanor.

In addition to the elegant brunch spread and unique gifts raffled off, the participants were inspired by the words of Rabbi Aryeh Zev Ginzberg, Mara D’asra of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center. Rabbi Ginzberg spoke about the importance of chessed and its great spiritual rewards.

The Simchas Eliezer Dovid fund is overseen by Rabbi Yaakov Bender of Yeshiva Darchei Torah. In the past 12 years, it has helped over 60

he sixth grade girls at HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary School, led by Morah Jacobs, culminated a year-long Bat Mitzvah program with a special mother-daughter-grandmother program. The program featured a song and dance performance by the girls, a video presentation of activities the class did throughout the year, simcha dancing and a craft project that the girls did with their

couples in need, baruch Hashem.

The neshama of Eliezer Dovid Spiegel lives on through the charity established by his family.

To make a tax-deductible contribution to Simchas Eliezer Dovid, please contact Leah Spiegel at simchaseliezerdovid@gmail.com.

A Mission to Space

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ixth graders at HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary Schoo blasted off to the Buehler Challenger and Science Center in New Jersey!

The trip to the Buehler Challenger and Science Center was a culmination of the students’ science unit in which they learned about the failed Challenger mission STS-51L that took off in January 1986. Buehler is an excellent experience that allows for students to simulate a very real space mission. During the trip the students were asked to complete the mission of the Challenger astronauts and gather information about Halley’s Comet.

Many hands-on activities were per-

formed to prepare the students for the “jobs” that they did on the mission including life support, medical, remote, communications, probe and data.

All of the students had a great time and it was an experience that they will always remember!

mothers and grandmothers. The craft project focused on the Bat Mitzvah Program’s theme of “V’asu li mikdash” and the idea that we all create a place for Hashem inside of ourselves by working on our middot.

Thank you to all the mothers and grandmothers who attended the program and to Morah Jacobs for inspiring our students to always be connected to Hashem.

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Mr. Yoel Steinberg receiving the Keser Shem Tov award at the Yeshiva of Waterbury‘s annual dinner on June 6.

L-R: Tzali Gutman, Moshe Majeski, Rabbi Ahron Kaufman, Yoel Steinberg, Moshe Steinberg, Moshe Kaplinsky, and Yisroel Rabinowitz

Bike Riding 100 Miles in His Granddaughter’s Memory

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an Moore, of Valley Village, CA, participated in the 25th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe with Team Lifeline on June 5, 2016 in memory of his granddaughter, Rena. Back in 2010,

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nately parents across the world deal with that struggle every day. Jan and his daughter, Tzipora Schoen of Houston, TX, decided to ride with Team Lifeline in Rena’s memory, forming their team, Rena’s Riders. Team Lifeline was the perfect match for them since they raise funds and awareness for Chai Lifeline, an incredible organization that provides year-round support to children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

The weekend in Lake Tahoe with Team Lifeline, which spans from Thursday night until Monday night, is an experience you never forget.

Spending a weekend away with people who all support the same cause is inspiring. It puts life in perspective. If these children can wake up every day and fight to survive, we can ride 100 miles to support them. “Crossing the finish line after all those months of preparation and training was emotional,” says Jan. “The feeling of accomplishing my goal to complete the 72 mile ride around Lake Tahoe, as well as raising over $14,000 for Team Lifeline, was overwhelming. Both Tzipora and I know that Rena was smiling down on us. We are grateful for the experience and hope to be able to do it again in the future.”

Team Lifeline offers individuals the opportunity to reach a personal goal, while helping make a seriously ill child smile. Participants train for several weeks to prepare for the marathon or bike ride, and crossing that finish line is incredibly rewarding.

Running or biking for a cause brings that reward to a whole new level. Each individual participant is making a difference in the life of a sick child and their family.

Chai Lifeline’s mission is to bring joy to children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Chai Life-

line’s multitude of programs were created to alleviate the emotional, social, and financial challenges facing families living with pediatric illness. Chai Lifeline provides fun and support to these children, their parents, and their siblings.

Team Lifeline participates in four amazing races each year, including the Miami Marathon, Las Vegas Marathon, NYC Marathon and Lake Tahoe Bike Ride. If you would like to learn more about Team Lifeline, visit us at www.teamlifeline.org. Register today and help us make a difference.

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Shor Yoshuv’s Forty-Ninth Annual Dinner, Honoring the Twenty-Fifth Yarzheit of its Founder, Rav Shlomo Freifeld

By Liba Lieberman

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he twenty-fifth yarzheit of Rav Shlomo Freifeld, zt”l, infused the recently held forty-ninth Annual Dinner of Shor Yoshuv with a nostalgic poignancy evoking the ruach of the yeshiva’s legendary founder, as well as his effect on the countless talmidim who were blessed to call him Rebbe. The dinner, boasting the theme “The Legacy Lives On,” took place on Monday night, June 6, at the yeshiva campus, bringing together friends and members of the yeshiva for an unforgettable evening of precious memories and kovod haTorah.

Master of Ceremonies and Dinner co-Chairman Mr. Moshe Feuer opened the program by explaining the choice of venue for the event, the yeshiva itself. He explained that by hosting the dinner at the yeshiva, everyone attending could see what a beautiful makom Torah the yeshiva has grown to become, a makom Torah that “raises us all in our avodas Hashem. From 5 a.m. until well after midnight, there are programs for bochurim and the community.” He noted new and exciting changes in the yeshiva, announcing the yeshiva’s new mashgiach, Rabbi Elysha Sandler, and the invigorated kollel under the direction of Rabbi Noach Jaeger, son of the Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Naftali Jaeger, Shlita. In a short video presentation accompanying the dinner’s opening remarks, Rabbi Binyomin Cherney, Magid Shiur, enhanced Mr. Feuer’s comments about the yeshiva’s grandeur, explaining that at Shor Yoshuv, “bochurim learn about ahavas Hashem, not ahavas rules. Each bochur is a diamond by himself,” he explained.

This year’s honorees reflected many different facets of the yeshiva, beginning with Rabbi and Mrs. Zev Bald, this year’s recipients of the Harbotzas Torah Award. Rabbi Bald’s love of Yidden and Yiddishkeit are evident in his work at Yeshiva Darchei Torah, where as Director of Development he works tirelessly for limud haTorah. He played a crucial role in Darchei’s historic building campaign, and brings that same de-

votion to Torah to his role as a kehilla member at the yeshiva. Rabbi Binyomin Sussman pointed out that Rabbi Bald, who is Rav Jaeger’s nephew, “motivates people to become Zevulun.” His wife, Leah, came from a home that welcomed newcomers to Yiddishkeit, and together the Balds continue in Rav Shlomo’s mission of bringing Torah to all members of Klal Yisroel.

As the recipients of the dinner’s Kesser Shem Tov Award, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Gladstone hold the distinction of Andy being the yeshiva’s gabbai; someone who, in the Rosh Yeshiva’s estimation, “really runs the yeshiva.” Andy’s dedication to the klal has a special benefit for which he is deeply grateful. “My work creates a special connection to the Rosh Yeshiva,” Andy explained. Members of the yeshiva’s hanhalla pointed out that although Andy is now very busy working as the Global Director of Technical Operations at Curvature, a global third party IT services company based in California, he really never left the yeshiva. His inspired dedication to both the yeshiva and Rav Jaeger was a pleasure to behold during the awards ceremony.

The Mesores HaTorah Award was presented to Rabbi and Mrs. Avraham Mordechai Freifeld by Mr. Yale Fishman, Dinner Co-Chairman.

Mr. Fishman highlighted the special connection between the Rosh Yeshiva’s founding mission and Rabbi Avraham Modechai Freifeld’s work in Eretz Yisroel as Rosh Kollel of Yeshiva Cheshek Shlomo in Yerushalayim, where he spiritually guides members of his bais medrash with the same warmth and respect for individuality that underlies the yeshiva experience at Shor Yoshuv. Rabbi Freifeld came to honor his father’s extraordinary legacy, prompting Mr. Fishman to conclude, “We are all the spiritual children of Rav Shlomo Freifeld, and the brothers of Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Freifeld. When a son follows in his father’s footsteps, it inspires an entire new generation.”

During his Divrei Bracha, Rav Naftali Jaeger, Shlita, Rosh Yeshiva, shared his appreciation for each honoree, saying that they are all people

he admires and cherishes. As the shepherd of his kehilla and in anticipation of the upcoming chag of Shavous, the Rosh Yeshiva went on to explain, “We may all go through different enjoyments in life that change with age, but Torah is eternal.

The simcha of Torah is always there.

It is the greatest legacy you can give you child and grandchild. The simcha that the Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Freifeld, wanted from learning Torah continues to happen here every day. It is his greatest legacy.”

The closing presentation in the dinner program was a special memorial tribute to Rav Shlomo by Rabbi Avrohom Fruchthandler. “Just as Rav Shlomo Freifeld was a talmid muvhak of his Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Hutner, ZT”L, so too, did he give that same love to his own talmidim,” Rabbi Fruchthandler began. “To know

Rav Shlomo was to love him, He understood how to cure the yetzer hora. He talked to Yidden. When a bochur confessed to him that he had just eaten a cheese burger, Rav Shlomo asked him, ‘Tell me, how was it?’ There was no Yid he couldn’t talk to.” He exhorted the crowd to help continue Shor Yoshuv’s legacy. “Rav Shlomo built an army of people who love Hashem and love Torah. Support what he built, and gain z’char yourself,” he concluded. “Do it now.

Yasher Koach.”

A special note of appreciation goes to the yeshiva’s CEO, Mr. Moshe Rubin, who was the driving force behind the dinner campaign and totally gives of himself on a daily basis to limud haTorah. May the legacy of Shor Yoshuv continue to inspire Yidden from all walks of life in the holy pursuit of Torah and mitzvos.

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TJH !

You gotta be

Three mothers were sitting around comparing notes on their exemplary offspring. “There never was a daughter more devoted than my Judy,” said Mrs. Kramer with a smile. “Every summer she takes me to the Catskills for a week, and every winter we spend a week in Miami Beach.”

Centerfold kidding “That’s nothing compared to what my Joy does for me,” declared Mrs. Stein proudly. “Every winter she treats me to two weeks in Miami, and in the summer two weeks in the Hamptons, in my own private guest house.”

Mrs. Geleibter sat back with a proud smile. “Nobody loves her mother like my

Suzy does, nobody.”

“So what does she do?” asked the two women, turning to her.

“Three times a week she gets into a cab, goes to the best psychologist in the city, and pays him a hundred and fifty dollars an hour – just to talk about me.”

As you plan your summer vacations (because TJH is off next week), here is a list of real U.S. places for your personality type:

Personality

Town

Not the type to defend yourself ......................................................................................... Coward, South Carolina Gun lover ................................................................................................................................... Cut and Shoot, Texas Never got over the childhood desire to step in puddles ............................................ Spunky Puddle, Ohio Loves fire.................................................................................................................................... Pyro, Ohio Likes monsters ......................................................................................................................... Frankenstein, Missouri Good with constructing words .......................................................................................... Scrabble, West Virginia Great at snapping your fingers (because everyone is good at something) ......... Snapfinger, Georgia Stormchaser ............................................................................................................................. Storms, Ohio Likes swinging from trees ................................................................................................... Tarzan, Texas Doesn’t like doing things straight ..................................................................................... Zigzag, Oregon Loves a pastrami on rye ........................................................................................................ Sandwich, Massachusetts Administers lie detector ....................................................................................................... Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Likes cholent ............................................................................................................................ Beans, New Hampshire Screams a lot ............................................................................................................................ Screamer, Tennessee Not one to have a good time............................................................................................... Dull, Ohio Loves getting mosquito bites.............................................................................................. Mosquitoville, Vermont Loves people ............................................................................................................................. Loving, New Mexico Asks lots of questions ............................................................................................................ Why, Arizona Sees through things ............................................................................................................... No Mirage, California Always successful ................................................................................................................... Neverfail, Tennessee

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1. The English word summer developed from what ProtoGermanic word for the season? a. Sumaraz b. Zimer c. Sama d. Bumhot

4. What was the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth? a. 134 degrees b. 147 degrees c. 152 degrees d. 167 degrees

2. According to the U.S. agricultural statistics what three fresh fruits outsell all others during the course of summer? a. grapes, blueberries and peaches b. peaches, watermelon and tomatoes c. tomatoes, watermelon and lemons d. blackberries, blueberries and coconuts

5. What happens to the Eiffel Tower in the summer? a. It gets a few inches taller b. Heat index goes up to 170 degrees c. It is closed every day from noon to 3PM for clean-up of all the trash left around d. Due to bacteria from smelly tourists, it has to be cleaned with rubbing alcohol every night

3. In the U.S. which of the following observances does not take place in the summertime? a. National Sandwich Month b. National Ice Cream Month c. National Barbecue Month d. National Watermelon Month

6. When was the beach ball invented? a. 1896 b. 1938 c. 1967 d. 1981

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Riddle me

Answers: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A- On July 10, 1913, it was 134 degrees in Death Valley, California.

5. A- The Eiffel Tower expands approximately 6 inches during the summer. This is largely due to the fact that steel contracts when it’s cold and expands when it’s hot.

6. B- Beach balls are believed to have been invented by Californian Jonathon DeLonge in 1938. The original beach balls are thought to have been about the size of a hand.

Wisdom Key: 5- 6 correct- Celebrate with some coconut juice!

3-4 correct- You are like a New York summer…not too hot, not too cold 0-2 correct: Let me guess: “I hate the summer…I love the cold weather.”

this?

A 6-foot tall magician had a water glass and was holding the glass above his head. He let it drop to the carpet without spilling a single drop of water.

How could he manage to drop the glass from a height of six feet and not spill a drop of water?

See answer below

Answer to riddle: It was empty.

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Torah Thought

Parshas Behalotcha

By Rabbi Berel Wein

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omehow, things start to go very wrong for Moshe and the Jewish people regarding their sojourn in the desert of Sinai, on their way to the Promised Land of Israel. The defection of Yitro, though for honorable and seemingly noble reasons, weakens the resolution of the rest of Israel to somehow enter and conquer their G-d-given homeland.

The rabbis warned us that wise people and leaders should be very careful as to what they say publicly and privately. This certainly applies to what they do and how people will view

their behavior and decisions in life. We always feel that leaders are somehow entitled to a private life as well, distinct from their public persona. However, we also all know that that is not really true and that private decisions taken by public figures have a great, if even only subliminal, influence on the general public that they serve.

There were elements within the Jewish people that reasoned that if Yitro, the father-in-law of Moshe and one of the outstanding and prominent converts to Judaism, felt that dwelling in the Land of Israel is not

really for him, then there will be many others among the masses of Israel that will justify their refusal to enter the Land of Israel as just being a case of following his example.

And so, because the great vision of the Jewish homeland promised to their forefathers was no longer paramount in their lives, some of the people began to gripe and complain about all sorts of personal absurdities.

This eventually led to open rebellion against G-d and against Moshe that doomed that generation to destruction and death in the desert of Sinai.

Without going into specifics or mentioning names, I am always astounded by how former political leaders here in Israel, even those who attained high office and are now freelancing and lecturing their way around the world, take it upon themselves to be openly critical – and many times unfairly so – of the government, state and people of Israel.

Can it be that they do not realize the direct and subliminal harm that

they inflict upon our cause and our future? This must be the case, since I cannot imagine that they have truly evil intentions with pursuing this type of behavior. They mean well and have legitimate reasons for their opinions and statements. But they have forgotten the adage of the rabbis that I quoted above – wise men should be careful with their words and actions.

Other people are listening and are influenced – and one may even inadvertently grant aid and succor to those who wish to destroy us and our nation.

It does not take much in our world to have people begin murmuring in dissatisfaction about Jews, Judaism, Israel, Torah and even G-d, so to speak.

One must always see the big picture and not be overwhelmed by the imperfections and difficult issues that are part of our existence, and in fact, of life itself. Retaining our faith in our cause and our beliefs and using good judgment in what we say and do will certainly stand all of us in good stead.

Shabbat shalom.

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The Observant Jew

Message in a Bottle

By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz

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or some time, I’ve had a concept I wanted to write about but no good way of explaining. Recently, as summer approached, the analogy hit me.

Years ago, when I was a camper, we had a “Truth or Consequences” night activity in which various campers went onstage to take part in the action. One activity that recurred year after year was the bottle walk. In those days, 16 ounce sodas came

a small step with your right foot.” “Whoa! Wait... Wait...

Oh, that was close.”

What made it funnier for the spectators was that unbeknownst to the contestant, after he was blindfolded, another staffer silently removed the bottles and he was essentially walking through nothing yet being extremely careful and nervous.

After he passed a spot, the bottle would be put back

helps me to frame the following concept: In life, we never really know where we’ve started from or where we’re going.

I mean, let’s say I do something nice for someone. Was it because I have worked on myself or because Hashem put it in me to be nice?

I might say that in the past I wasn’t so sensitive and now I’m more so, but I can’t let it go to my head because maybe that’s just the circum-

We don’t know exactly what we’re made of, so we need to keep working, keep striving, and keep heading towards the far shore.

in tall glass bottles, not stubby plastic ones, and special cardboard carriers held eight of them at a shot.

The staffers would set up a maze of the bottles on stage and have a contestant try to memorize their placement.

Then they would blindfold him, spin him around and gingerly guide him through the maze with verbal commands.

“Move your left foot slightly to the right.” “Take

behind him. Finally, they would put one right in front of him and tell him to take a step. He would knock it over and everyone would laugh as he thought he had gotten so close but he really had no clue what he’d been going through.

They eventually decided this game did not exemplify good middos and might cause embarrassment so they put an end to the game.

In the meantime, however, it

stances of my life kicking in and having an effect.

Chazal say, “If you’ve learned much Torah, don’t take credit for yourself for that is why you were created.” I’d always understood it to mean that we shouldn’t be prideful because we’re just doing our jobs.

In truth, there’s another dimension to it. Not only are we supposed to do it, but we are uniquely qualified to do the things at which we

excel. Don’t pat yourself on the back and rest on your laurels, they’re telling us, because you were built for this.

Just as a horse is built for running, a person is built for growth. We are infused with capabilities and talents that we are supposed to use, with character traits that we’re supposed to refine, and with sensitivities which we are to enhance.

The thing is, just as the guy who was blindfolded couldn’t tell if he didn’t knock over a bottle or break some glass because he was just that good or because the situation was arranged by another and he was set up not to fail, we don’t know whether we’re making progress.

We can follow growth cycles, see how we behave when the same challenging situation comes up in the future, but we can never really be sure how we’re doing.

Far from being a bad thing, I think it’s a great kindness.

Imagine a person writes a message on a piece of paper and rolls it up into a scroll.

He then places it in a bottle and puts the cork in tightly.

He casts it into the sea and it begins its journey. It bobs up and down on the waves, riding high and then sinking low, and throughout it

all, that message is protected. Nobody knows what it says until it reaches its destination and only then is it opened and read.

Life is like that message in a bottle. We don’t know exactly what we’re made of, so we need to keep working, keep striving, and keep heading towards the far shore. We don’t have time to be arrogant or full of ourselves because maybe the internal scroll says we’re capable of much more than we’ve done so far.

All we can do is make our best efforts and keep moving forward, not taking it easy because we think we’ve arrived. If we do that, we’ll be unstoppable.

Jonathan Gewirtz is an inspirational writer and speaker whose work has appeared in publications around the world.

You can find him at www. facebook.com/RabbiGewirtz and follow him on Twitter @ RabbiJGewirtz. He also operates JewishSpeechWriter.com, where you can order a custom-made speech for your next special occasion. Sign up for the Migdal Ohr, his weekly PDF Dvar Torah in English. E-mail info@JewishSpeechWriter.com and put Subscribe in the subject.

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Between the Lines

Complaining Bad

By Eytan Kobre

Complainers change their complaints, but they never reduce the amount of time complaining.

- Mason Cooley

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man once joined a monastery whose monks were permitted to speak only two words per year, and those only at a private, year-end audience with the presiding abbot.

Of course, the monks were expected to use their two words to further some spiritual purpose or espouse some eternal truth. But at the end of his first year, all the man offered was, “Bed hard.”

At the end of the second year, he said, “Food bad.”

At the end of the third year, “No heat.”

At the end of the fourth year: “I quit.”

“I can’t say I’m surprised,” replied the abbot.

“Ever since you got here, you’ve done nothing but complain.”

That must’ve been the way G-d viewed the Jewish people en route to the Land of Israel. They lacked fresh

water (Shemos 15:23-24; Erchin 15a). The Egyptian food was better and more varied (Shemos 16:3; Bamidbar 11:4-6). They lacked meat (Shemos 16:8-12). Even the manna –the ultimate food – wasn’t good enough (Rashi, Bamidbar 11:7). It tasted as the eater wished (Yoma 75a).

It produced no bodily waste.

It cost nothing. It required no preparation. Hey, it probably was calorie-free. And still they complained.

Actually, the complaining started before all that.

One could see the trend developing as early as the splitting of the Yam Suf, when the Jewish people “rebelled at the sea at Yam Suf” by complaining about the accumulation of mud on their shoes (Medrash, Tehillim 106:7). Then they said to one another, “In Egypt we had clay, and now in the sea again clay; in Egypt we had mortar and bricks, and now in the sea again mortar and bricks” (Shemos Rabba 24:1). Here was perhaps the greatest miracle ever, and what’s their reaction? Our shoes are getting muddy.

More mortar and bricks?

It is no surprise therefore that the Jewish people “were like complainers bad in G-d’s ears” (Bamidbar

11:1). We are not told what the complainers complained about because, in truth, they had nothing to complain about – they just wanted to complain (Rashi, Bamidbar 11:1; Sifri, Bamidbar 84). The complaints were pure pretext. That’s why they were only “like complainers” – not bona fide complainers – as they had no legitimate complaints (Seforno, Bamidbar 11:1).

Often, the dissatisfaction about which people complain emanates from a deeper place – an inner void?

– and the complaint is just an expedient outlet (Ma’or v’Shemesh, Bamidbar 11:1).

Chronic complainers are actually unhappy with themselves, and they project that dissatisfaction in the form of unending and sometimes unreasonable complaints.

They choose to complain about things that, from a different perspective, might not be complaint-worthy at all.

There once was a poor man who lived with his wife and six children in a tiny oneroom house, with scarcely enough space to breathe.

When he could stand it no more, the man complained to his Rebbe about how miserable things were at home.

“Do you own any animals?” asked the Rebbe.

“Yes,” the man responded. “I have a cow, a goat, and some chickens.”

The Rebbe seemed pleased. “When you get home, gather all the animals into your house.”

The poor man was confused but did as the Rebbe directed.

The poor man returned to the Rebbe the next day.

“What have you done?

Things are worse than before. Now there are animals all over the house!”

The Rebbe nodded knowingly. “Go home and take the chickens back outside.”

The poor man did as the Rebbe said but returned the next day. “The chickens are gone, Rebbe, but the goat is wreaking havoc on everything in sight!”

“Good,” said the Rebbe.

“Now go home and take the goat outside.”

So the poor man went home and took the goat outside.

He was soon back before the Rebbe. “What a nightmare! With the cow, it’s like living in a barn!”

“You’re right,” replied the Rebbe. “Go home and take the cow out of your house.”

The next day, the man re-

turned with a grin. “Rebbe!

The animals are all out of the house. It’s so quiet and we have room to spare!”

There are people who complain about everything.

You know who they are.

They’re at home. They’re at work. They’re your neighbors. They’re in shul. But wherever they are – whatever the circumstances – they can’t help but complain about anything and everything. This is no good, and that’s no good. You should be doing this, and he should be doing that. This should be done that way, and that should be done this way. It never ends.

That’s not to say there aren’t legitimate complaints.

There are. Complaints rooted in a desire to help people, to come closer to G-d, or to right a wrong can be constructive. Those who were ritually impure and unable to bring a Pesach offering, for example, complained and inspired the concept of Pesach Sheini (Bamidbar 9:7; see also Bamidbar 27:4).

Without complaining, one learns to accept the status quo – even when the status quo is unacceptable. Complaining can sometimes be a force for progress. That’s good complaining. But when

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the complaint lacks true substance – when it is habitual or trumped up – the complaint is “bad” (Bamidbar 11:1). There’s a world of difference between the two.

bitter; the people were bitter. The people complained because they had become complainers. And, of all the ill-effects of complaining, perhaps the most deleterious

“Me? How would I know? I have nothing to complain about.”

Complainers always find something to complain about. So when the Jewish people complained that they could not drink the water on their journey from Egypt to the Land of Israel “because they were bitter” (Shemos 15:23), the Kotzker Rebbe explains that the water wasn’t

is that complaining transforms one into a complainer.

Then, as Cooley recognized, it is only a matter of what to complain about – but the complaining never ends.

Non-complainers, on the other hand, always find a way not to complain, even when there might be ample

reason to.

A man suffering from many misfortunes once complained to his Rebbe.

The Rebbe told him, “I cannot tell you how to cope with your suffering,” the Rebbe advised, “but the rebbe Reb Zisha can. Go see him.”

When the disciple arrived at Reb Zisha’s house, he was shocked to find a dilapidated shack leaking like a sieve, with a dirt floor, no heat, and no furniture. The scene only worsened when Reb Zisha came to the door.

He was covered in unsightly boils, and he was wearing rags. The disciple grew even more despondent over the pitiful scene.

Reb Zisha was bewildered when the disciple explained that he was referred by his Rebbe to ask how

to endure suffering without complaints. “Me? How would I know? I have nothing to complain about.” * * * A Russian Jew who wanted to immigrate to Israel was summoned by the authorities for questioning: “Haven’t we allowed you the right to worship in your Synagogue?” he was asked.

“Can’t complain.”

They pressed further.

“Haven’t we let you live in peace with your fellow Jews?”

“Can’t complain.”

“Haven’t we allowed you to travel freely within and beyond your village?”

“Can’t complain.”

“Haven’t we let you practice your profession?”

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“Can’t complain.”

“Then why do you want to go to Israel?”

“There, I can complain!”

Complaining is one of our collective shortcomings (Pesikta d’Rav Kahana 17).

But nothing in life is perfect.

Complaining is unlikely to improve your situation, but it is almost sure to turn you into a habitual nitpicker. So, when encountering life’s inevitable imperfections, do something about them. Fix them. Walk away from them.

Accept them.

Just don’t complain about them.

Eytan Kobre is a writer, speaker, mediator, and attorney living in Kew Gardens Hills. Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

E-mail eakobre@outlook.com.

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A Fulfilled L fe

Constructive Criticism

By Rabbi Naphtali Hoff

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recent study finds that dog owners who bring their “best friends” to work feel better and work more productively than those who leave their pets at home.

The study, which was conducted at Virginia Commonwealth University and published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management, represents the first quan-

titative research that looks at the effects of bringing your dog to work on worker stress and productivity.

The man who led the study is most aptly named Professor Randolph Barker. According to Barker, “Individuals who brought their dogs to work (sic), their stress was lower at the beginning of the day (and) stayed that way the entire day.” In contrast,

dog owners who did not bring their dogs to work felt their stress levels increase steadily, nearly doubling by day’s end.

This is as true in the Oval Office and on Capitol Hill as it is on Main Street. According to CBS’s Chip Reid, “White House advisors say that President Obama’s dog Bo reduces stress in the West Wing. And on Capitol Hill, California Republican Congressman Ken Calvert says that, despite all the partisanship, ‘Cali is the great unifier.’” Something has got to pull all of those recalcitrant politicians together!

As one might have expected, some people in Barker’s study found that dogs were sometimes disruptive and noisy. Cleanliness was also a concern. But if Barker is correct that fifty percent of those people that brought their dogs to work felt that their dogs increased their productivity, then the “canine effect” probably deserves more attention from employers.

While there is no definitive reason that explains the connection between a dog’s presence in the workplace and owner productivity, it would make sense to suggest that owners respond favorably to the positive qualities of their relationship with their pets, including companionship and the unconditional positive regard that dogs provide. As the great English novelist Aldous Huxley once put it, “To his dog, every man is Napoleon.” A dog, unlike a boss or coworkers, consistently recognizes its owner’s leadership. Perhaps another consideration to this phenomenon is the fact that bringing their

dogs to work allows owners to worry less about their dog’s welfare.

Yet another possible contributor to this trend is the idea that bringing one’s dog to the office helps owners recreate a central aspect of their personal lives. Every individual has his own “creature comforts,” things that offer him satisfaction, gratification and security. When people feel that their needs (real or imagined) are being met, such as the desire for fealty and companionship, they are more relaxed and can better focus on the task at hand.

But while it may be fully appropriate to satisfy these needs for the sake of meeting one’s professional responsibilities, this week’s parsha sheds light on the damaging impact of pining for “luxuries” as a pretense for complaint and grievance.

The people were as if in mourning over themselves (lit: complainers), and it was evil in the ears of the L-rd. The L-rd heard and His anger flared, and a fire from the L-rd burned among them, consuming the extremes of the camp…But the multitude among them began to have strong cravings. Then even the children of Israel once again began to cry, and they said, “Who will feed us meat? We remember the fish that we ate in Egypt free of charge, the cucumbers, the watermelons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic. But now, our bodies are dried out, for there is nothing at all; we have nothing but manna to look at.” (Bamidbar 11:1, 4-6) According to Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, these two instances of complaint emanated from a fun-

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damental deficit in their spiritual perfection, a narrow-minded failure to see the positive aspects of Hashem’s miraculous provisions. To them, G-d’s “blessings” were stifling and limiting, restricting their ability to enjoy life as others did.

The people...looked on themselves as already dead and mourned

fered them no compensation…had not yet become to them a fuller, happier life; they felt themselves buried alive and mourned over themselves.

(Commentary to verse 1) The sad part of this “complaint fest” was that every targeted item either took place or was left out for a reason.

Every individual has his own “creature comforts,” things that offer him satisfaction, gratification and security.

over their very selves. The cloud of glory over them and the Ark of His Covenant with them only made them feel cut off from the rest of the world and its requirements for living. The whole unique connection with G-d which they received in its place…of-

They said, “Woe is to us! How weary we have become on this journey! For three days we have not rested from the fatigue of walking… [Hashem said,] I meant it for your own good—that you should be able to enter the Land immediately.

[Rashi to verse 1, quoting Midrash Aggadah] R’ Shimon says: “Why did the manna change into everything except these (vegetables)? Because they are harmful for nursing mothers.” (Rashi to verse 5) There is nothing wrong with a person pursuing personal comforts if it gives him the opportunity to do his job more effectively or relax after a long day in the office. However, pleasure pursuits that are designed to find a pretext of fault (“They were seeking a pretext to turn away from the Omnipresent.” – Rashi to verse 1 and verse 4), whether in Hashem, a family member, a school, et al, are certainly neither productive nor appreciated.

We must be careful whenever we offer “constructive feedback” that we are truly doing just that, and not presenting well couched (or perhaps not so subtle) complaints because we feel that our needs are not being properly addressed, or that the target of our ire

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has taken us a bit out of our personal comfort zone. In this way we can begin to emulate the caring rebuking style of our Maker, who uses mussar solely for the purpose of nurturing us along the path of perfection.

G-d interacts with us in infinite numbers of ways, but in general He does so lovingly, firmly, or by a combination of the two. For even when He’s exacting in His expectations of us it’s still-and-all done with loving intentions… G-d does indeed chastise us at times, but with our own well-being in mind, and with the insight and deep love one would expect of a caring, worldly-wise parent, certainly without malice or vengeance. (Ramchal, Da’as Tevunos, 4:2) Rabbi Naphtali Hoff is an executive coach and consultant and President of Impactful Coaching & Consulting (www.

ImpactfulCoaching.com). He can be reached at nhoff@impactfulcoaching. com.

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Vintage Cars, the Castros and a Crockpot

Recollections from a Recent Mission to Cuba

By Rena Zingmond Gray

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rom its historic city streets to tropical beaches and greenery, the island of Cuba is about to become an increasingly popular vacation destination. This past May, it welcomed a group with a more focused mission: to bring tangible and spiritual support to the Cuban Jewish community.

It all started when Rabbi Yaa-

kov and Chanie Zucker, Chabad shluchim of Key West, Florida, announced that they were planning a five-day, humanitarian-oriented excursion to bring over-the-counter medications and support to the Jewish community in Cuba. One person who expressed interest in the tour was Mr. Shimon Felder, former mayor of Lawrence, NY. After ac-

quaintances of his in Miami Beach brought the trip to his attention, the former mayor joined the bandwagon without so much as a hesitation. “I said, ‘Fine!’” Mr. Felder recalls. “It sounded extremely interesting.”

Initially intended to be a small group of four, the final tally stood at 17 adults hailing from Monsey, Queens, Miami Beach, and Key

West. The group consisted of the rabbi and his wife, Mr. Felder and his wife, Miriam, a few businessmen, and a man whose mother had actually grown up in Cuba for a significant portion of her life.

As the rabbi in the closest, permanent Chabad center to Cuba, Rabbi Zucker feels there is an existing connection between the two

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The group meeting with the ambassador

locales. Prior to this trip in May, the rabbi had traveled to Cuba with his wife one summer. “I reconnected on a personal level to the people there,” he explains, as he visited shuls and sought out the people’s needs. When he promised them he would make another visit in the near future with a larger group, the people were skeptical. “I said, ‘You guys don’t know me – when I say I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it,’” Rabbi Zucker says emphatically. “I always said the minute we can go back to Cuba and reconnect there, I would make an effort towards that,” he says. And he did not disappoint.

A New Meaning to “Food for the Road”

Because obtaining food of strict kashrus standards is nearly impossible in Cuba, Rabbi Zucker charged himself with transporting a full supply of all provisions the group would possibly need over the course of the five days, including a blech and an industrial-sized crockpot – for cholent, of course. “With 17 hungry people,” laughs the rabbi, “we made sure we had plenty of food.” Dishes were prepared beforehand so that all that remained upon arrival to Cuba would be to heat it up. “There was coffee and tea and cakes all the time,” adds Rabbi Zucker. “My wife is very good at this.”

The Zuckers had some assis-

Mr. Felder holding the certificate he presented to the Cuban people

tance in transporting the food and supplies to the island. Key West being the small town that it is, the rabbi has remained in close contact with Robert D. Harvey, Commodore of the Key West Yacht Club and appointed liaison of Key West to Cuba. The ambassador offered to take much of the nonperishable food items and medication to Cuba ahead of time by boat, freeing up aircraft space for the rabbi to pack personal items and perishable food.

Unsure of the status of Cuban sifrei Torah, the rabbi also brought along his own sefer Torah to ensure that their traveling minyan would be davening from a kosher scroll. “[Airport security] allowed everything in, but they opened the sefer Torah – they were asking what it was, if it was an antique,” Rabbi Zucker laughs. “It took a bit of time just to get out of the airport.”

The Hotel Nacional de Cuba

Mr. Felder and his fellow travelers lodged at the famous Hotel Nacional during their stay in Cuba.

“The hotel we stayed in is a tourist site,” says Rabbi Zucker – and an officially named national landmark as well. Positioned majestically on the crest of a cliff, the hotel overlooks the boardwalk below and the Atlantic Ocean. Breathtaking architecture and opulence are the trademarks of this impressive edifice, boasting

Handing the certificate to the ambassador

of rooms upon rooms and peaceful garden paths. “It’s quite impressive,” says Mr. Felder.

But there’s more to this important piece of history than its beautiful façade. Deep in the hotel’s bowels lie the remains of the Santa Clara Battery, the military headquarters where Fidel Castro and Che Guevara prepared to defend Havana from aerial attack during the Cuban Missile Crisis. A portion of the Battery’s artillery is on display in the gardens and there is also a small museum on the subject within the hotel. “It makes history very real,” says Mr. Felder.

Former residents of this widely acclaimed hotel have included Frank Sinatra, Mickey Mantle, and notorious mobsters Meyer Lansky and Lucky Luciano. The group toured the garden level apartments once occupied by these mob men. “We even had the pleasure of perusing Meyer Lansky’s private suite,” Mr. Felder reveals.

Courage to Care

One of the main reasons Mr. Felder was eager to visit Cuba was to express his appreciation for the role Cuba played in saving Jewish lives, namely, the life of his uncle. Escaping the terrors of World War II, Natan Felder, the Mr. Felder’s father’s brother, arrived in Cuba in 1941. He remained in Havana until the war’s

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Mr. Felder with the Orthodox rabbi, who wasn’t always Jewish

end when he returned to Holland to find that, sadly, his wife and one daughter had been murdered in the gas chambers of Auschwitz.

A private audience was arranged with U.S. ambassador to Cuba Jeffrey DeLaurentis as well as various other personages in the dignitary reception chamber of the embassy building. There the former mayor gave a short personal presentation on his experience in the Holocaust (as featured in the March 6, 2014 edition of TJH, “Running from Death’s Door”) and expressed his thanks to the Cuban government.

Mr. Felder explained the fundamental Torah concept of hakaras hatov and how it applies to people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds.

“I said, ‘I’m here to say thank you to the Cuban people…for taking in quite a large number of Jews,’” Mr. Felder recounts. He thanked the nation of Cuba personally for ensuring his uncle’s survival and presented them with a “Courage to Care” award, which they graciously accepted.

“They were very cordial,” Rabbi Zucker says of the Cuban officials and ambassadorial staff even going so far as to provide fresh fruit for the ceremony’s reception. “We stayed there for about an hour,” the rabbi continues, “and could’ve stayed there for longer [if not for the fact that it] was erev Shabbos.”

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In Meyer Lansky’s suite in Hotel Nacional

The Cuban People

Rabbi Zucker and Mr. Felder both describe the interactions they experienced with the people in Cuba in favorable terms. “It was interesting from many points of view,” says the former mayor. “For one thing, the people, officials, [and] tour leaders were all extremely friendly and welcoming.” Far from being wary of foreigners, Mr. Felder found the people to go out of their way to reach out to travelers. Despite the Spanish-English language barrier, both parties managed to communicate and find common ground. “There are enough people that speak English for you to get around,” says Rabbi Zucker. “Or sign language.

You kind of figure it out.”

Both Mr. Felder and the rabbi emphatically attest to the complete absence of anti-Semitism during their encounters with the people of Cuba. “People on every level that we met – and we were visibly, identifiably Jewish – treated us with respect,” affirms the former mayor.

Not only was there no sneering or dirty looks, the travelers experienced completely the opposite. People who were not Jewish came over and politely asked the men about the strings hanging from their belts and about the coverings on their heads. “Their curiosity was sincere,” says Mr. Felder, “and they were impressed when it was explained.”

Inside the shul

Since most of the Jewish population left Cuba in the ‘50s, the older folk are the ones more familiar with the culture and customs of the Jews.

The younger generation has been left with little to no exposure, yet that smidgen of familiarity seems to remain of a positive nature. One non-Jewish waiter who primarily served the tour group at the hotel quite surprisingly pulled out a copy of the Zohar and showed it to the rabbi and his group with obvious pride. He said that while he was clueless as to meaning of the Hebrew script, he had been told that it was a good omen and he therefore keeps it with him at all times.

Cuba’s economy is state-run.

“The government is pretty much involved in everything over there,” Mr. Felder says. While serving to raise the bar in education and healthcare, the state has left the current economy with much to be desired. The government regulates most industries, with the remaining percentage consisting of family-run and small businesses. Many people live in poverty. Contrary to the collection of weaponry within the Hotel Nacional, the country is no longer on strong military footing.

The condition of Cuba’s economy is apparent in its cityscape.

“There are parts of the city that are very nice, and parts which are very neglected,” Mr. Felder describes.

Miriam Felder outside the shul

Hollow shells are all that remain of elaborate mansions that were once resplendent in their time. Compared to American cities, the streets are almost empty of vehicular traffic; private automobiles are few and far between. The cars that do appear on the roads are a fusion of the past and present: over-refurbished engines sit in striking, vintage chassis dating back to the early and mid 1950s. Modern-day automobiles are rarely seen. These classic bodies are polished and virtually damage-free, of almost showroom quality. Vehicles in Havana are used primarily as taxis and support vehicles for tourists.

The Countryside

Rabbi Zucker planned excursions to the rural areas as well. Outside the city, the Cuban landscape remains blissfully unaware of the difficulties faced by urban life. Sandy beaches line the coast, lush greenery abounds and a region of rare rock formations form a sort of mountain range throughout the island. They are “very peculiar, rounded mountains,” says Mr. Felder, “topographically different than anything [I’ve] seen in the U.S.” With tobacco being one of Cuba’s main sources of income, the group made sure to visit a tobacco plantation located in beautiful Vinales.

There they observed the processing

The entrance of the Jewish cemetery

of the tobacco as well as the rolling of Cohiba cigars, one of the most expensive of its kind.

They also traveled through Baracoa, one of the oldest, Spanish-built villages in Cuba, and its original capital. It is appropriately nicknamed “Ciudad Primada,” or “First City.”

A surprise encounter during their stop for lunch allowed for a most interesting interaction in the most unlikeliest of places. “We’re sitting there and all of a sudden we hear Hebrew,” the rabbi relates. “So I look around and there’s a group of 12 Israelis that came on a tour from Israel.” Rabbi Zucker started up a conversation with them, and in true Chabad fashion, he invited the men to put on tefillin. He was successful in getting one taker. The rabbi also directed the Israeli group to talk with Mr. Felder. “I wanted to show them that you can go through the Holocaust and still keep Yiddishkeit,” Rabbi Zucker explains.

At one point in the trip, the group made their way to Old Havana in search of the childhood home belonging to the mother of one of the participants. “We found the house,” says the rabbi, which he describes as a “cute old residence.” They also paid a visit to the Jewish cemetery where, with the help of a non-Jewish older couple who possessed the keys and the map, they were able to

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At a factory to produce Cuban cigars

locate the graves of the man’s grandparents and cousins.

Cuba’s Jewish Community

“The Jewish community is very small,” Mr. Felder says. About 1,200 people in the whole country, type of small. Perhaps for that reason “they feel like one community,” he continues. They gather together for celebrations and Jewish holidays.

“There is a lot of intermarriage, but the desire to remain in touch with Jewish tradition and with Jews in the U.S. and Israel is strong,” he says. Many of them have relatives in Israel. He noted a strong sense of national pride among the Jewish population as well. “They feel very Cuban,” Mr. Felder says.

The president of the Cuban Jewish community in Havana is a woman named Adela Dworin. In addition to running the Conservative Ashkenazic shul, she approves anything community-related and represents the Jewish population in government relations.

“The rabbi arranged for us to visit the points of Jewish interest,” Mr. Felder continues, including the Jewish cemetery mentioned before and the Havana synagogues. There are at least five shuls in Cuba, three of them in Havana. One is Beth Shalom, which is Ashkenazic-Conservative; Centro Sefaradi is Sephardic-Conservative; and Adath Israel

The group in the countryside

– which Mr. Felder refers to as the “shteeble” – is Orthodox. The latter appeared to be conducted al pi halacha, according to Mr. Felder, with the rabbi sporting peyos and a black coat in traditional Chassidish fashion. In fact, when looking at the rabbi it would be impossible to discern that he is actually a ger. “You’d think he was tenth generation Chassidish,” chuckles Mr. Felder. His father was Jewish, although his mother was not. The rabbi had completed his conversion in Israel and received training in bris milah and shechitah. “He came back to Havana to be some sort of force in strengthening Yiddishkeit,” Mr. Felder explains.

“There are very few Orthodox Yidden there,” says Rabbi Zucker, most of whom have moved to America and Israel. With attendance of all Cuban synagogues consistently low, the dedicated few continue to remain loyal to their Jewish heritage and customs, including serving gefilte fish on Shabbos as well as establishing a Hebrew school that meets once a week, comprised of about 25 students from age five to adolescence.

There is also a small Holocaust museum based in the Sephardic shul.

Interestingly, when Fidel Castro closed down the Cuban churches, he never touched the Jewish synagogues. “He even gave some money to refurbish some of the shuls,” relates the rabbi. He attributes it pos-

Rabbi Zucker putting on tefillin on an Israeli tourist

sibly to the Jews’ interest in steering clear of the politics of the time, or perhaps they benefited from bureaucratic connections.

The group did not engage in any formal davening in the Havana shuls, but it appeared to Rabbi Zucker that services were conducted in the traditional manner. Due to the proximity of the hotel to the Orthodox shul, a difficult 2 ½ miles for some to walk, the group davened and ate all their meals in the hotel.

Although there is no Chabad house in Cuba, Chabad bochurim venture there each yom tov to celebrate with the local community.

Over the course of their visits the young men have brought siddurim, mezuzahs, and other Jewish materials. In fact, during the Zuckers’ personal summer excursion, which fell out in the beginning of Elul, the rabbi had brought along a shofar to blow for the synagogues and children of the Hebrew school. “They asked me if I could leave the shofar there, so I…gave them my shofar that I had used for many years,” Rabbi Zucker says. Upon gifting it to the community the rabbi was curious to know if anyone present knew how to blow it properly. To his surprise, they brought forth a 15-yearold boy who could, indeed, produce a strong sound. “Probably learned while training for his Bar Mitzvah,” Rabbi Zucker surmises. The shofar

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was not the only item donated to the Jews of Cuba – Rabbi Zucker also left behind his blech and crockpot.

“I brought them l’chatchila to leave them,” the rabbi says modestly. “I took them on a one-way trip.”

Mission Accomplished

Both Rabbi Zucker and Mr. Felder consider the mission a success. “Baruch Hashem, it was a nice trip and I’m very happy we did it,” says Rabbi Zucker.

Medications were distributed, the Jewish community benefited from the support of fellow Jews in their neighboring country, and Mr. Felder conferred his thanks upon the Cuban people for saving his uncle. “It was an unbelievable trip,” stresses Mr. Felder. “I think it was a real kiddush Hashem having us there.”

He takes yet another opportunity to express his appreciation – to the mission’s leaders. “Rabbi Zucker and his wife Chanie put their heart into their shlichus,” says Mr. Felder.

“They are really hard workers.”

This is not the last journey of its kind in Rabbi Zucker’s mind. If you ask him, he’ll take every opportunity he gets to help Jews in need, especially a community so close to home.

“I will, im yirtzeh Hashem, do more trips in the future,” he says. “I’ll continue connecting our communities together.”

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180 Women, 72 Miles The Incredible Female Cyclists Behind Tour de Simcha

By Tammy Mark

Rivky Holtzberg training with Coach Avery

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s the seasons change, plans are made – plans for holidays, vacations and camp, plans for tackling everyday chores and plans for taking on new things.

Yet with packed calendars and lengthy todo lists, a diverse group of women have added a very special commitment to their over-scheduled schedules.

180 exceptional ladies from across the tristate area have committed to participate in Tour de Simcha’s fifth annual bike ride for charity, a two-day event taking place this year on July 5-6. Tour de Simcha is an all-woman premier cycling experience for cyclists of varying skill levels, who commit to train and raise money to benefit the children of Chai Lifeline’s camps. Inspired by the success and camaraderie of Bike4Chai men’s race, Tour de Simcha has grown rapidly over the past four years, closing out months in advance.

The fervent enthusiasm spreads quickly amongst all involved.

The undertaking of the 72 mile ride through the mountains spans much more than the two calendar days of summer. It is a journey that begins months before, with memories that last the whole year through. There are eight weeks of official training; some women ride all year-round, others pick up their bikes just for the cause. All riders prepare for Tour de Simcha not only through their training but also by committing to raising $2,500 in donations and sponsorships.

They enlist family and friends to support them in their undertaking by donating on their behalf and by joining in celebration at the camp finish line. It is an investment of time and energy made with love and devotion to the cause.

The finish line is indeed the reason for it all. The upstate New York campus of Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special is their goal and the source of their inspiration. Each summer, over 400 seriously ill children are

treated to an unforgettable two week camp experience at Camp Simcha, for children battling cancer and other blood disorders, and Camp Simcha Special, for children with chronic illnesses.

These medically supervised kosher overnight camps offer the children the opportunity to enjoy summers filled with fun and friendship, while building up their confidence and courage to persevere through adversity. The campers leave with a joy that stays with them long after camp ends. Both Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special are tuition-free, and Chai Lifeline even pays for transportation from the child’s home city.

The day-long bike tour spans the scenic roads of Northern Jersey and the rolling hills of upstate New York, ending at the campus in Glen Spey. The festivities kick off the night before the ride with a gala pasta party and an overnight stay at the luxurious Minerals Resort and Spa. The route is care-

fully developed to ensure a safe and optimal cycling experience for riders of all levels, with fully equipped rest stops located approximately every 12 miles and support staff accompanying the team throughout. The most exciting moments come as the riders approach the finish line, meeting up a mile before camp and riding into Camp Simcha Special as one united team while the eager campers cheer them on.

The success of the tour relies heavily on its stellar leadership. Under the direction of Mindy Tyner, the tour is now its fifth year and has already raised close to $600,000, surpassing last year’s total of $500,000 with a few weeks left to go. Producer Yoel Margolese plans the route, while Coach Avery Washington trains and guides the riders throughout the season. The encouragement is non-stop with enthusiastic team captains representing the larger communities. In the end, it is the women who will be donning

the brightly colored jerseys that make the tour the overwhelmingly positive phenomenon that it has become.

FROM CAMPER TO BIKER

Amongst the remarkable group of women, ages 14-66, are mothers, doctors, teachers and more. There are a few stand-out examples of perseverance and dedication. This year’s race will include Rivky Holtzberg, an 18-year-old who will be doing Tour de Simcha this summer on a hand bike. Rivky is a senior at Bais Rivkah High School and has been a camper at Camp Simcha Special for the past 10 years. This year she will be graduating from both.

Rivky was inspired by watching the Tour de Simcha crew ride into camp year after year, and has always dreamed of participating. As she enters her last summer at camp, her goal is to ride alongside the women of the tour. Rivky will be doing the ride with her counselor – and

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now best friend – Nechama Goodman’s mother, Bluma Goodman. Bluma got inspired by her daughter’s participation and passion for Camp Simcha and has been doing the ride in honor of Rivky for the past two years.

Rivky describes the camp finish line as a very special experience for her as a camper. “It’s very inspiring to see how everyone comes into camp for the campers.”

She reflects on her time as a camper at Camp Simcha, “Camp changed my life and helped me with everything.

It boosted my confidence in everything I do in life. I look forward to it as the highlight of my year and my best friends are there.”

Rivky traveled from New York to Rhode Island to try out and purchase the hand cycle and began training

right after Passover. She has been riding in her Brooklyn neighborhood nearly every night and in Prospect Park on Fridays. Although she says it is harder than she thought it would be, she feels

pecially from her family. Of the seven girls and one boy in her family, none are athletic.

This year, Rivky is hoping to do the complete ride, with the definite goal of completing it next year.

cessful blog and Instagram account called Running on Veggies focused on healthy eating for optimal energy.

She has participated in many marathons and triathlons and is ready to join Tour de

“There is nothing like Tour de Simcha on the planet. It’s the most amazing finish line in the world and literally brings me to tears of joy.” very good after training. “It’s an amazing feeling!” she enthuses.

Her friends and family are very happy for her – they didn’t all think she would actually do it. She signed up in the winter and has been getting a lot of support, es-

A HEALTHY RIDE

Tour de Simcha is certainly not only for beginners and is considered a personal challenge even for seasoned athletes. Lottie Bildirici is an avid athlete and holistic health coach. She runs a suc-

Simcha this summer for the first time.

Lottie received her bike a few years back for her birthday. As she was always into sports, she expected to use it for to cross training. At the time she was focused on running and placed first in

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several half-marathons. After an injury, Lottie started to focus on swimming and took that skill into triathlons, and eventually became more focused on the biking.

Now she is ready to take on the tour head on. “Whenever I take something on, I do it seriously,” Lottie says.

Close to four years ago Lottie became interested in learning the best way to eat to energize and recover before and after her workouts.

Two years ago, all American long-distance Olympic runner Karen Gaucher reached out to Lottie to do a cooking demo as she liked her approachable and simple way of healthy eating. This past winter, Karen brought Lottie out to her home in Colorado to cook for her while she trained. Karen performed her best ever. At 37-years-

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old she’s in the best shape of her life – and credits her performance and recovery to Lottie’s targeted cooking.

As for Lottie’s current exercise routine, she swims and does strength training and rides her bike every day.

She can be found riding in New York City’s Central Park and in Brooklyn in Prospect Park, and mixes up harder training days with easier days.

Lottie is very enthusiastic about Tour de Simcha.

She loves the challenge and knows that it’s also for a great cause. “I’m really excited. I’ve been to a lot of finish lines but this one will be different.”

TUTUS AND TIARAS

Dr. Tammy Glaubach Bryk has been doing Tour de Simcha since its inception. A team captain for the Queens community, she is wellknown amongst the riders for her eccentric attire at the finish line. Her tutus, funky helmet covers and wigs elicit joy and excitement from all. The 52-year-old mom is a retired orthodontist and a certified Kripalu yoga teacher who regularly donates her paycheck to Tour de Simcha.

After getting recruited for the first ride, Tammy was introduced to Tamara Kaynan as a fellow participant in the new project. When the women realized they lived a few blocks from each other, they became fast friends and joined forces to create team “Bike Hard Love Harder.”

Tamara has a nephew who was diagnosed with cancer and was helped by the Chai Lifeline organization, while Tammy is a breast cancer survivor and also rides in honor of her cousin. This year, Sarah Liss will be joining their team, where Tammy and Tamara’s slogan is “Gotta wear a tutu when rid-

ing into Camp Simcha!”

Tammy’s abundant enthusiasm is not limited to the day of the ride. She is one of the top fundraisers, having raised over $22,000 and proudly admitting to sending over 500 emails in the past few weeks to get there.

She relies on her friends and family as they get caught up in her excitement and her commitment to the cause.

She trains largely in Harriman State Park and Bear Mountain and explains that the Tour de Simcha route is a physically challenging ride with lots of hills, but made easier “because of the kids – it just motivates and inspires people.”

Tammy, who has done many rides for charity, says, “There is nothing like Tour de Simcha on the planet. It’s the most amazing finish line in the world and literally brings me to tears of joy.”

INSPIRATION AND SUPPORT

The women of Tour de Simcha get together throughout training season for organized rides, informal gatherings and reunions throughout the year. One warm evening in early June, close to 20 riders from the

Five Towns got together at the local yogurt shop. The group included new riders and seasoned riders, mothers and single women. One would never guess that this was much more than a coffee klatch but rather a group of serious athletes in training discussing their goals.

The camaraderie was overwhelming and the conversation ranged from technical to personal.

One woman was speaking about dedicating her ride in honor of her mother who is battling cancer. While the proceeds raised are for Camp Simcha, she is asking that the good deeds be directed towards her merit.

She was working to have hats and bandanas made up for her teammates to don while riding.

The women were engaged in lively conversations, asking, “How’s your training going?” “How many miles was that course?” “Will you be able to do the Tahoe ride you were planning on?” There were supportive affirmations like, “You are so strong you can do it.” “It’s not so bad – you’ll be fine”; technical discussions such as “What grade did you ride down that hill?”; and personal concerns

like “How are you feeling?”

“How’s your mother doing?”

The group was extremely warm and welcoming – with some being friends that regularly ride and workout together and some newly acquainted teammates – and were all focused on the cause and the big ride.

THE CHASSIDIC CYCLER

Each year Tour de Simcha attracts women from all ends of the spectrum of Jewish life, including those from the modern Orthodox and Sephardic communities, and even some Chassidic riders. Chumi Borenstein-Rubin is a returning rider who comes from a Chassidic background, specifically Ger Chassidus which abides by more stringent rules.

Last year, Chumi heard about Tour de Simcha and, though she was busy with her kids and her work, she decided to take on something new – appreciating the opportunity to do something for a great cause and for herself.

Chumi bought her bike 5 ½ weeks before the ride and began training every day, ultimately completing 50 miles of the route. She says she is now hooked on riding and

started her training earlier this year with the goal of completing the full 72 miles.

Chumi was recently interviewed by Allison Josephs’ “Jew in the City Speaks” radio show on the Nachum Segal Network for her “out-of-the-box” hobby.

Chumi grew up in Scotland where her father is the rabbi of a community of modern Orthodox and those less observant. She was raised in a home where she was told she could do any sport or activity that was allowed – as long as she was modestly dressed.

The positive feedback Chumi receives has been noteworthy. Her fundraising efforts too have been met with many positive comments. She receives support from friends and especially from her father’s community, and lots of pride and support from her five-year-old son.

She values the experience and the camaraderie of the women.

Chumi explains, “At the end of the day, everyone is wearing the Tour de Simcha jersey – we are all doing something for the same cause and are all in it together. “

THE HAPPIEST TIME OF YEAR

For the many children who endure a whole year of the pain and isolation of illness, camp is the happiest time of the year – and Tour de Simcha is one of their most favorite days. Director Mindy says of the experience, “It’s amazing to witness the finish line each year – seeing this remarkable group of women from different communities, backgrounds and athletic ability all riding in together as one for the sake of the children.”

For more information on Tour de Simcha or any of the Chai Lifeline programs, visit www.chailifeline.org.

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Parenting Pearls

Teasing

By Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW

Part IV

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eople often look to convey a message which is the opposite of what they really feel. Sally Ogden calls this their “Deep Dark Secret.” For example, a teacher may yell at her class for performing poorly on a test because she wants the students to feel that is their fault for not paying enough attention or studying hard enough, when

tough and macho, because internally he feels ashamed and vulnerable. (This is quite often one of the prime motivations for bullying.) If a student acts stuck-up and snobby, he may want to give an impression of aloofness to show that he is cool and popular. In truth, he may be very afraid of not being accepted among the popular kids.

The basic underlying point is one that we have mentioned in this series before: We must realize that

draw for his life. Shimon exploded and it ended up being a major issue that had to be dealt with by the school administration.

The next day I had Shimon and Chaim in my office and was trying to generate a discussion with both of them to try to work out the issue and resolve the rancorous feelings between them. After playing judge and listening to both sides of the story, I asked Chaim to tell me honestly if he felt Shimon’s proj-

Teasing and taunting is often done to hide the teaser’s true feelings. in reality she feels guilty and inadequate as a teacher. Or a boss may yell at his employees for lacking sufficient production to impress upon them that the company’s lack of competitiveness is their fault, when in reality he may feel that his product just isn’t good enough.

This is also an important factor regarding teasing.

Teasing and taunting is often done to hide the teaser’s true feelings. In other words, the teaser often teases to give an impression which may very well be the exact opposite of the way he really feels. For example, if a student makes fun of another student he may be trying to convey that he is

often teasing is not about the one who is being teased, as much as it is about the one who is doing the teasing.

There was a student, Shimon, who drew very well.

Shimon was also somewhat impulsive, which often landed him in disputes with fellow students. On one occasion, Shimon was the leader of a group in art class that had four students. Two other boys – Chaim and Moshe – asked Shimon if they could join his group. Shimon immediately said no because the group was already too big.

Within two minutes, Chaim and Moshe began taunting Shimon that his project was terrible and that he couldn’t

ect was really lousy. Chaim looked down and shook his head and admitted that he actually thought it was pretty good. But Shimon didn’t even hear what Chaim had to say. As soon as Chaim opened his mouth to answer, Shimon launched into a diatribe about how mean and disgusting Chaim was. I had to calm Shimon down and insist that he remain quiet enough to hear what Chaim was saying. At that point, Chaim again repeated that he really thought Shimon’s project was good. When I asked him why he said the opposite, he admitted that it was because he was bitter that Shimon didn’t allow him into his group.

That example was very insightful to Shimon.

It helped him understand clearly that what was being said wasn’t what was really felt!

It must also be recognized that some children are very literal and do not grasp the playfulness behind normal childhood banter. They often complain that they are teased when in reality their classmates have no intention of hurting their feelings. This does not mean that children don’t at times inadvertently hurt other children’s feelings, but a child needs to be able to recognize what’s playful joking around and not be allowed to make a big deal out of everything. (This is an especially big challenge for children on the autism spectrum, particularly those with Aspergers.)

On one occasion, a student who joined our class in the middle of the year was frequently getting into altercations with classmates. He was complaining that classmates were being extremely mean and were threatening him in very nasty ways.

It was strange because the students he was complaining about were generally nice boys who never got into fights. After discussing the issue at length with him and his mother, it became clear that he misunderstood and misread things that were beings said. He was taking comments literally which are “regular kid’s talk,” such

as “I’m gonna beat you up!”

We agreed that if he was insulted or upset with another student he would first discuss it with me or with his mother before he reacted. With some guidance and explanation, he was able to understand the concept and the improvement was remarkable.

In the final segment of this topic we will discuss a few more ideas for how students can best react and deal with teasing.

KEY POINTS • Those who tease often have a “deep dark secret” which is their real motive for teasing • Some children don’t grasp what’s considered normal, playful teasing and it must be explained to them

Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW, is the Rabbi of Kehillat New Hempstead. He is also fifth grade Rebbe and Guidance Counselor in ASHAR in Monsey, and Principal of Mesivta Ohr Naftoli of New Windsor, NY, and a division head at Camp Dora Golding. Rabbi Staum offers parenting classes based on the acclaimed Love & Logic Program. For speaking engagements he can be reached at stamtorah@gmail.com. His website is www.stamtorah.info.

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What’s It About?

By Deb Hirschhorn, Ph.D.

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any years ago, I got a call from a middle-aged man, Sidney, wanting me to see his mother. “I’m not talking to her,” he said, “until she apologizes.”

When I saw her, she couldn’t for the life of her figure out what she had to apologize for. “I’m fine,” she reassured me. Actually, those words set off little alarm bells ringing in my mind.

You see, no one is “fine.” Anyone who thinks they’re fine – in terms of their treatment of others or G-d – is in (as my late husband liked to say) “deep trouble.”

If we were “fine,” we’d be malachim (angels). They don’t do anything to hurt another person; they’re not smug about their good points; and they’re not malicious or mean.

Of course, they have no choice in the matter, either. Given choice, we will flub up. No doubt about it.

And that is actually okay. All we have to do is be a little introspective, recognize our mistake, correct it, and apologize if we hurt anyone along the way. Okay, maybe I am a bit flippant to say, “All we have to do” because that “all” is a lot. And it’s a lot harder than we want to admit.

One of the qualities of being hu-

man, it seems, is arrogance. That’s the belief that you’re “fine” and you don’t need to do any work on yourself. It’s a pretty common problem, pretty widespread, I’m afraid.

Let’s take Joe, for example. He’s a doctor. He rushes to the hospital and is never late. He is there for his patients and gets incredible accolades. He gives tzedekah generously because, baruch Hashem, he is doing well financially from all that hard work. But he doesn’t learn with his son because he’s never home. And his son has expressed his great sadness at that lack of opportunity to bond.

Or take Elise. She is a lovely, caring person. No one would say otherwise. She is involved in a lot of charities and she is a devoted wife and mother. But when someone needed to pick up a check from her, she left that person a message to “pick it up from the mailbox.” The person who needed the check, we will call her Adele, was feeling down because she needed the tzedekah in the first place. This just made her feel lower.

A kind word and a smile from Elise would have been ever so much better.

Sidney was extremely concerned about his mother’s future. As he explained it, “I told her: ‘You’re not well;

you’re 89-years-old; you need to fix the mistakes you’ve made now. Later on, when you’re dead, you won’t be able to do teshuva (amends for pain you’ve caused).’ But she brushed me off.”

Most of us don’t walk around thinking about the Hereafter and the “deep trouble” we will be in when we get there if we don’t correct our mistakes now. So it is of no surprise that his pleas to his mother went nowhere.

But he was stuck.

More than stuck, he was in pain, the accumulated pain of a lifetime of being diminished, invalidated, minimized. You don’t escape that, even at 55. That is, unless the hurtful party says, “I understand that what I did hurt you and I am deeply sorry.” Which his mother didn’t. Or wouldn’t.

Or, to give her the benefit of the doubt, perhaps she couldn’t. Perhaps she simply was unable to be a bit reflective, introspective. Maybe her brain at her age had entered a stage of what an old friend called “hardening of the attitudes.” I was not able to get this across to her either during the one time she honored me with a session.

But for me, right now, this point is taking on urgency. I see life differently than I did, say, two months ago.

I see how fleeting life really is. And how precious. And beautiful.

When someone you’ve been attached to for decades dies, you may end up residing in a place where the material takes on sharp tones of the spiritual. At least that is what has been happening for me: The days have never been so extraordinarily gorgeous; a visit with old friends feels other-worldly in its joy and connection; Shabbos zemiros move me to tears; when I’m with my grandchildren, I also can see them 20 years from now and it practically makes my heart stop.

As I walk down the street or get behind the wheel, the only thing I would want to say to the incessant horn honkers is, “Enjoy the moment; don’t rush through them. Otherwise, you’re missing the point of what life is about.”

And I am so sad for that past client, Sidney’s mom, who most likely died by now, never grasping what life is for. What I’ve learned is that you can have dreams that you do not realize; you can have people to call that you did not get to call; you can have

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projects that you do not finish. You can be so sure of your future – and yet so wrong.

I used to believe that if you want things badly enough, and you work toward getting them, that you will.

But you may not. That dreams will be fulfilled. But they may not be. And

asked for a sign that this would happen. He even got to pick his sign.

When he got better three days later, messengers from Babylonia came and he showed them around his palace. The prophet then informed him that these same Babylonians would decimate Israel and its people, a

I see how fleeting life really is.

And how precious. And beautiful.

broken hearts may not be healed either, or at least, not by you.

I just learned in a shiur about King Chezkiyahu he was so well-regarded by Hashem, that it looked like he would be chosen to be Mashiach.

Then, he got sick and cried to Hashem to heal him. The prophet said he would be healed and, surprisingly, he

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foreshadowing of the Churban that we will soon be commemorating.

But why? What in the world did Chezkiyahu do that was so terrible?

Could it be that he felt a bit smug that Hashem healed him? Did he think of himself as above everyone?

It’s funny how subtle arrogance can be. And I think that is the one

thing we must eradicate. Because arrogance is the free pass to be above the rules. Arrogance is the yetzer hara whispering in your ear that you do not have to examine your own heart or your own behavior; you’re the exception. But that leaves you alone. It leaves you disconnected from Hashem, from your friends, and even from yourself.

At first glance, it seems way out of proportion to punish Chezkiyahu so severely, just as it seems over the top for Moshe Rabbeinu not to be given a chance to enter the Promised Land just for hitting a rock. And the commentators like to say that people on a high madreiga (level) are held to a higher standard.

I have a different take on the explanation.

Just as I feel the tug of the spiritual in my life right now in a way that I would not have under ordinary circumstances, maybe people on a higher madreiga are so deeply connected to G-d that mistakes of this

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kind are obvious to them. That is, G-d is more revealed to them so the “get” what is important in life and what is right or wrong with their actions very readily.

It is as if such a mistake would be impossible to make, just as it would be impossible for you and I to steal a $10 bill that fell out of someone’s pocket who was walking ahead of us on the street. For them, it would not be a higher standard at all to be punished for their actions because the mistake should be so very clear to them that they couldn’t make it.

My bracha for everyone is to somehow see this when you talk to your families, when you’re rushing in the car, when you’re worried about your future. Live the moment deeply.

Dr. Deb Hirschhorn is a Marriage and Family Therapist. She can be reached at 646-54-DRDEB or by writing drdeb@ drdeb.com.

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Health & F tness

Medications and Weight Gain

By Aliza Beer MS, RD

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ow can I be gaining weight? I’m eating smarter, I’m walking more. What am I doing wrong? You might not be doing anything wrong. Certain prescription medications, such as those used to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, mood disorders, seizures and even migraines, can actually cause weight gain – even several times a month. Whatever you do, don’t stop taking your medication without speaking to your healthcare professional first. In most cases, your doctor will be able to switch you to another medication that helps your condition, but does not cause weight gain.

What causes medication-related weight gain? Sometimes its not the drug itself that is causing the weight gain but the side effects from the drug.

Some drugs stimulate your appetite, and as a result you eat more. Others may affect how your body absorbs and stores glucose, which can lead to fat deposits in the midsection of your body.

Some drugs slow down your metabolism. Others cause shortness of breath or fatigue, making it difficult for people to exercise. Other medications can cause you to retain water, which adds

weight but not necessarily fat.

How much weight is gained varies from person-to-person and from drug-to-drug. Some people may gain a few pounds throughout the course of a year, while others can gain 10-20 pounds in just a few months. Because many of these medications are taken for chronic conditions, you may use them for several years with their use contributing to significant weight gain throughout time.

What can you do?

1. Ask. When a doctor prescribes a new medication, ask them if the drug is known to cause weight gain. Discuss your concern for weight gain, and ask if there’s an alternative medication that will not cause weight gain.

2. Be Aware. If you notice that you have been gaining weight after starting a new medication, ask your doctor if the new medication could be to blame.

Most medications that cause weight gain will have their effect early, within 6 months of starting. Extra weight, regardless of where it comes from, can cause or worsen health conditions. Diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, metabolic syndrome, and

high cholesterol all may begin or may be made worse by added excess weight.

3. Be Smart. Common drugs that cause unwanted pounds include corticosteroids, antidepressants, diabetes medications such as insulin or those containing sulfonylureas, some heartburn drugs, hormone therapy/contraceptives, and anti-seizure drugs such as Depakote. You should also be aware that while some medications don’t cause you to gain weight, they do make it more difficult to lose excess weight.

The following is a list of some of the most common medications for causing weight gain: • Paxil: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) generally don’t cause weight gain because the antidepressants boost serotonin, which helps you feel full. Paxil is an exception. It is one of the best anxiety treatments, but notorious for weight gain. If you find that you are gaining weight, ask your doctor to switch you to another SSRI such as Prozac or Zoloft.

• Depakote: This is used to treat bipolar disorder and seizures, and prevent migraines.

A 2007 study of epilepsy patients found that 44% of women

and 24% of men gained 11 pounds or more while taking Depakote for about a year. The drug affects proteins involved in appetite and metabolism, although it’s not clear why it appears to affect women more than men.

• Zyprexa: This is an atypical anti-psychotic that can pile on the pounds. It is used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and has a potent antihistamine activity, and inhibits serotonin, which may trigger weight gain.

• Prednisone: A 2006 survey of long-term oral corticosteroid users suggested 60-80% had gained weight. Higher doses, such as those for asthma and inflammatory bowel disease, are more likely to have this effect than lower doses, such as those for rheumatoid arthritis.

• Insulin: Insulin tends to promote weight gain, much of it in the first 3 months.

• Atenolol: Beta-blockers are among the go-to drugs for high blood pressure, but the older ones, such as atenolol and Lopressor, can expand the waistline.

• Birth Control: This is often blamed for weight gain, and I have seen it the

firsthand in my practice.

However, results vary, and every person reacts differently. Only the long-acting, progestin-only injectable called Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) has been consistently linked to weight gain.

To offset weight gain or to help work off excess weight consider keeping a food diary tracking what you eat and when you eat. Becoming a mindful and aware eater is a great first step to managing your weight and keeping it off. You should also consider becoming more active; go for a walk instead of watching TV. Up your exercise routine, or start exercising if you currently do not. Being active burns calories, which will help offset any drug-induced weight gain.

Avoid sugar and white flour, and be extra vigilant about eating healthy, no processed foods. And discuss with your doctor switching to a more figure friendly medication, if possible.

Aliza Beer is a registered dietician with a master’s degree in nutrition. She has a private practice in Cedarhurst, NY. Patients’ success has been featured on the Dr. Oz show. Aliza can be reached at alizabeer@gmail.com.

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Prepping Mom and Dad to Empower Your Child for the Best Summer Ever

By Hylton I. Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP

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chools and homework are winding down and camps are gearing up. Sorry, my dear parents, your summer vacation from parenting never really happens. In reality, there’s never a vacation from parenting. But you already know that. It’s important, though, to prepare your child so that he can enjoy a “win-win” this summer.

Whether it’s overnight or day camp, your child will be changing clothes in close proximity to others. I hope and pray your children’s camps have guidelines for changing times.

This should be included in a child protection policy and code of conduct developed by the camp which the camp’s professional heads have communicated to all staff and trained accordingly.

Further, if a child was touched inappropriately, Heaven forbid, what is the camp’s policy for addressing it? How is such a situation reported? How will the camp deal with a predator of any age?

Rooms that are on camp grounds that are not required for camp activities should not be accessed. The rooms required for activities should be clearly seen and easily accessed.

During camp activities, doors should be kept open. Preferably, camp staff should be working in pairs.

This is an ideal time to instill or re-instill in your child a respect for his body as well as respecting his peers for their bodies. It’s also an appropriate time to discuss that no person should ever touch or examine his private parts unless it is a physician or other health care professional and only with

a parent in the room.

Sometimes, intuition can tell us when another person’s vibe is projecting something off kilter or danger might be lurking. Encourage your child to listen to his “gut feeling” and keep away. Your child may want to discuss these feelings with a trusted staff member.

Summertime equals sun time and it’s crucial that our children (and all people) use sunscreen in order to be protected from the sun’s harmful rays, no matter how wonderful sunning may feel in the moment. Sunscreen use can help prevent skin cancer which any person can get, regardless of age, gender or race. Of course, the

Children are at greater risk for dehydrating because their bodies do not cool down as efficiently as adults.

Camps have zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. Again, if, Heaven Forbid, drugs or alcohol is found in camp, what is the camp’s protocol for addressing such behavior? I urge you to discuss this with your child in advance of camp so that he is prepared in case he encounters the drugs or alcohol. Some suggested language: “I love you very much and want only the best for you which means that you are safe at all times. It is possible that you may see people indulging in drugs and alcohol. I won’t be physically present but I hope and pray that you will exercise your free will to walk away and never touch the stuff. You are helping others by reporting it to the camp.

Please know that I love you and you can talk to me about anything.”

first and best line of defense is to cover up and to remain in the shade as much as possible between 10 am and 3 pm.

Sunscreens should offer broad-spectrum protection, Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30 and higher, and water resistance. Teach your children to apply, apply and apply, especially after swimming. Instruct counselors how they can help as well with younger children and applying. Sunscreens are also for cloudy days. Brimmed hats are also a good avenue for sun protection (Borsalinos not necessary) as are some of the contemporary swim cover-ups available.

Summertime equals water. Water is fun but it means following the rules.

Swim only where it is clearly marked.

This includes pools, lakes and oceans.

Hopefully, your child’s camp has a strong swim program. Investing in swimming lessons is a fabulous way to empower children.

Speaking of water, a win-win summer entails encouraging your children to hydrate at every opportunity with water. Children are at greater risk for dehydrating because their bodies do not cool down as efficiently as adults.

Make sure your child has access to cool drinking water at all times. Speak with them about scheduling hydration breaks. Before prolonged physical activity, a child should be well-hydrated.

During the activity, periodic drinking should be enforced: For example, each 20 minutes, 5 oz. of cold tap water or a flavored sports drink for a child weighing 90 lbs, and 9 oz. for an adolescent weighing 130 lbs. This holds true even if the child does not feel thirsty. Sugary drinks are not recommended as they can aggravate dehydration. Sorry kids, my own included.

In summary, having healthy boundaries and a sense of self, being able to communicate, applying sunscreen and hydrating will go long ways to assuring a great summer for each child. Most important of all – you daven and your child davens. It’s all up to Hashem.

Dr. Hylton Lightman is a pediatrician and Medical Director of Total Family Care of the 5 Towns and Rockaway PC. He can be reached at www.totalfamilycaremd.com, on Instagram at #lightmanpeds or visit him on Facebook.

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Dating Dialogue

What Would You Do If… Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW of The Navidaters

Dear Navidaters,

My daughter is 21-years-old and I recently received a phone call from a cousin who told me about a young man she recently got to know over a Shabbos lunch she was invited to, with whom she was very impressed. Everything about him sounded perfect for my daughter.

I started doing some research on this young man and his family and basically received wonderful reviews about all of them. Everything seemed to be right in line with what we are looking for and we are very excited about seeing if my cousin could set them up. There is only one problem and we don’t know whether this should be a deal breaker or whether it is something that we can somehow fix.

This young man is the youngest of six children. The older five are all married, and what’s come back to us through a few of the “machatunim” is that they don’t “share.” What I mean by sharing is that they expect all of their married children to live in their neighborhood and basically expect them to be available to enjoy holidays with them. In other words, the “other side” has to know going in that this young man’s family is the dominant one – take it or leave it. I’m told that they are very generous and good to their married children and their families, but they are in control.

If this young man and his family didn’t sound so terrific in every other way, there would be nothing to talk about.

I can handle my daughter living in another borough – that’s not the end of the world. But not to come to us equally for yom tovim, I can’t even imagine such a thing.

Do you think we ought to just forget the whole thing or do you think we should move forward and see where it goes? And if it seems to work out – and if they are interested in one another – do we speak to the boy’s parents and try to reason with them?

The feedback from our readers has been remarkable. In order to facilitate further discussion, you can now continue the conversation anonymously on our website. Every Sunday, we will upload the weekend’s most recent edition of What Would You Do If to the dating forum at thenavidaters.com. Join The Navidaters and your fellow TJH readers in a comprehensive dialogue with regard to dating, relationships and marriage. The forum will be moderated daily for everyone’s comfort and safety. See you there!

Disclaimer: This column is not intended to diagnose or otherwise offer resolutions to any questions. Our intention is not to offer any definitive conclusions to any particular question, but to offer areas of exploration for the author and reader. Due to the nature of the column receiving only a short snapshot of an issue, without the benefit of an actual discussion, the panel’s role is to offer a range of possibilities. We hope to open up meaningful dialogue and individual exploration.

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The Panel The Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz, M.S.

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here couples go for yom tov is frequently a matter of negotiation between more than two parties.

Often the other siblings’ yom tov plans factor into the equation. Parents have only a finite number of spaces in their homes and travel arrangements and distance also play a role. Very often, people’s yom tov guests end up resulting from the situation with their mechutanim’s mechutanim.

However, if a family’s leaders don’t negotiate at all and don’t try to accommodate their children and the mechutanim, I don’t think they are conducting themselves in a wholesome, mature manner. I would stay away at this point.

As your daughter heads into shidduchim, understand splitting the yomim tovim exactly down the middle doesn’t always work and is not always possible. You need to prepare yourself to be flexible, even though sharing equally is considered optimal and “fair.” Not all situations are equal; sometimes babies are expected, grandparents come, and distances and money dictate. You may not get your marrieds as frequently and as long as you would like, but don’t measure and don’t be insistent on having things “even Steven” all of the time.

You will not be doing yourself

or your kids a favor. Relationships are more important than how many nights they spend under your roof.

The Mother Sarah Schwartz Schreiber, PA

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et’s get this straight: your cousin was impressed by a young man she hosted for Shabbos lunch and you are already making yom tov plans for the newlywed couple? Wishful thinking, at best. Seriously, though, your concerns regarding the prospective machatunim are justified. According to many rabbis and marriage counselors, meddlesome, controlling inlaws (or is it outlaws?) are the leading cause of marital discord and divorce among young Orthodox couples.

In deciding whether to pursue this shidduch, bear in mind the Golden Rule: “He who holds the Gold, Rules.”

Sources close to the family attest that they are “very generous to their married children … as long as they are in control.” If you can handle the fact that henceforth your daughter will be eschewing your heimish yom tov fare for Pesach in Madrid or Sukkot at the Kosel, by all means, call the shadchan. If not, seek a shidduch where the prospective family is more laid back and generous about “sharing”

the children and the nachas.

A note of caution. In your query, you come across as less concerned with your daughter’s wellbeing than with your own “other Bubby angst.”

Now is the time to explore whether you are not acting overly proprietary of your married children (e.g. keeping score of who gets to see the kids more and which side got the last baby’s name). Work on your own insecurities before you become the dreaded, overbearing shivigger.

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irst off, I think it is a discussion that should be had with your daugh-

ter before anyone else. She may say, “Mom, let’s pass on this one” or she might say, “Let me look into it and see if this is true or not. Maybe his siblings are just very loyal to their parents.” Let your daughter choose.

If she is old enough to marry, then she is old enough to do her own research and decide for herself regarding this point. After that, you’ll both discuss how to proceed.

If it is a deal breaker for her, then she’s made her decision. If not, then she has her reasons and you can discuss those with her. If it is real, let her get validation, and if it is false, then you can all breathe a little easier and move things along.

Remember, she is the one who needs to live and learn and she is the one who should find out information about the young man. For all you know, he may be the rebel of the bunch and not want to follow in the ways of his siblings. If you don’t ask, you’ll never know!

exactly does their system work when someone steps out of line? These parents didn’t get the memo that their children grew up. They do not foster individuality, independence or regard for the feelings of others. Their message begins, “Love me the way I demand to be loved or…” but we do

not know how their message ends.

Parents who create strict demands of their newly married or long time married children always cause strife between the couple.

And this is what worries me most about your daughter potentially becoming involved with this family. If this young man is a perfect soldier,

f you’ve heard this information about this young man’s parents from all of the machatunim you’ve spoken to, then I would say stay away.

It’s not only about yom tov – it’s the whole control thing and that can affect the couple as well. Therefore, if I were you, I wouldn’t say yes.

No one has a right, no matter how generous or wealthy they are, to call all the shots and to make the decisions about who goes where and to whom for the yom tovim. She is your daughter as well and the parents of both need to share the nachas – not control the nachas. Stay away!

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ED FLAG. This family has a reputation of controlling their married children and their families. Their generosity comes with a steep price tag. I wonder what would happen to their big-heartedness if one of their chil-

dren refused to spend a yom tov with them. Will the mortgage not be paid that month? Will the credit cards be cancelled? How

If you can handle the fact that henceforth your daughter will be eschewing your heimish yom tov fare for Pesach in Madrid or Sukkot at the Kosel, by all means, call the shadchan.

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marching to the beat of his parents’ drum, your daughter will play second fiddle to his relationship with his parents. We’ve all heard the term, “mama’s boy,” yes?

PARENTS: “Yankel, we’re having a BBQ tonight at our house at 6.

We expect you and Sara to be there with the kids. Please bring a salad.”

What if Yankel has plans to go on a date that evening with Sara?

YANKEL: “Sara, Mom and Dad said we have to go over to their house tonight for a BBQ. We’ll go out tomorrow night.” Eventually, “Sara” will learn that Yankel’s allegiance is to his parents and this is a recipe for marital dissatisfaction, resentment, loneliness and regret.

Another possibility is that this young man is nothing like his parents and is the rebel of the family, as one of the panelists suggested.

He may think his family is “out to lunch” and has no intentions of living within three hundred miles of his family. If that is the case, your

daughter will not have an extended family on her husband’s side. Or, he may feel he has no choice but to follow the law of the land, take the beautiful house they will buy him, jump through all the hoops, and live an angry and bitter existence. In that case, your daughter will probably bear the brunt of his anger.

My guess is that at least one of the siblings and/or their spouses, if not more, already feels this way.

Being that you call the shots with regard to your daughter’s shidduchim, you need to think about the life that you want for your daughter.

In the world of shidduchim, people are rejected every day. Rejected because of a heavy sister, a learning disabled brother, divorced parents, chas v’shalom, the young man or woman sees a therapist… uch in vey… A world has been created in which only perfect people from perfect families are suitable for marriage. There’s one problem. No one’s perfect. So we have single people

A world has been created in which only perfect people from perfect families are suitable for marriage.

and their parents projecting a false image of perfection that is making people emotionally and sometimes physically sick. The cherry on top is when we then tell these young men and women, “Be yourself. Why aren’t you opening up?” It’s CRAZY MAKING! My rant is over now.

I wish you wrote in and that the biggest “problem” was any of the ones I mentioned earlier. I would have encouraged you to set them up because we cannot control all

variables. Ultimately, it is a combination of maturity, readiness, hard work and dare I say it… mazel that dictate the success of a couple and I generally take the stance that parents should take more of a backseat and not be so stringent or authoritarian in shidduchim. This, however, is a definite red flag. One that I would take very seriously. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

Sincerely, Jennifer

Esther Mann, LCSW and Jennifer Mann, LCSW are licensed, clinical psychotherapists and dating and relationship coaches working with individuals, couples and families in private practice in Hewlett, NY. To set up an appointment, please call 516.224.7779. Press 1 for Esther, 2 for Jennifer. If you would like to submit a dating or relationship question to the panel anonymously, please email thenavidaters@gmail.com.

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In The K

tchen

A Taste of Kosher Taste

By Amy Stopnicki

Baby Arugula and Sweet Potato Salad This is a perfect salad to eat for lunch on a weekday or as a first course for a brunch or even an elegant dinner party. It’s especially nice when served plated individually, topped with the sweet potatoes and cashews.

If you don’t have sweet potatoes you can replace them with sautéed red peppers.

INGREDIENTS Salad  2 cups cubed and roasted sweet potato  2 Belgian endives, cleaned and checked, sliced thinly  6 cups baby arugula, cleaned and checked  1 ⁄3 cup dried cranberries  ½ cup cooked quinoa  ½ cup chopped roasted cashews Dressing  ¼ cup red wine vinegar  ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil  1 teaspoon sugar  Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the salad ingredients except cashews.

In a small jar or cruet, combine all the dressing ingredients. For a sweeter salad add another 2 teaspoons of sugar to the salad dressing. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.

Add cashews and serve.

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Mushroom Chicken Serve this for a weekday or Friday night dinner. Always add sauce directly before serving. It can also be served over your favorite steak or salmon.

The sauce for this chicken can be made and stored for later use. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for up to three months. The chicken can be grilled, if you prefer.

INGREDIENTS Chicken  8 chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally  2 tablespoons canola oil  Salt and pepper to season chicken

Elephant Garlic Soup This soup is great served with chopped green onions or a dollop of sour cream. I like to serve it as a first course for Shavuos.

Elephant garlic falls somewhere between a leek and an onion. While not actually garlic, it gives a light, mild flavor that makes this soup perfect every time. This soup is delicious and creamy and may be made pareve by using soy milk or pareve cream. It freezes well.

INGREDIENTS

 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  1 large onion, diced  12 cups water  3-4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks  8-10 cloves elephant garlic, peeled  1 tablespoon flour  1 cup milk  Salt and pepper to taste  Green onions, cleaned and checked, chopped (for garnish)  Sour cream (for garnish)

PREPARATION

In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Add water, potatoes and garlic and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour, partially covered.

Blend soup with an immersion blender.

Combine flour and milk in a separate bowl and blend until smooth. Add to soup.

Season and continue cooking, partially covered, for 5 minutes before serving.

Sauce  2 tablespoons canola oil  1 onion, sliced  16 oz. mushrooms, cleaned and checked, sliced  ¼ cup soy sauce  ¼ cup white wine  2 tablespoons flour  1 cup cold water  Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat chicken with oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through.

To prepare mushroom sauce, heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Sauté onions until translucent. Add mushrooms and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add soy sauce and wine, and let reduce for an additional 5 minutes.

Mix in flour and cold water, adding slowly to mushroom mixture in stages. Mix continuously until sauce thickens. Pour over chicken.

Reprinted with permission from Kosher Taste, distributed by Feldheim.

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‎My Israel Home

Distinctive Properties Unique Challenges and Opportunities

PHOTO CREDIT JORDAN POLEVOY

By Gedaliah Borvick

An aerial view

The grand salon The Hasten House - front

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ver the years, we have helped hundreds of families fulfill their dreams of purchasing a home in Israel.

99% of the time we assist clients in purchasing or selling “traditional” homes that reflect the general housing stock in the neighborhood.

However, sometimes a unique property becomes available for sale which requires much thought and creativity to craft the most appropriate marketing program. The first step is determining the highest and best use of the property. The answer to that question guides the marketing team in establishing the profile of the target purchaser which, in turn, helps them promote the property to the right population segment and identify the

ultimate buyer. Such a situation recently arose when we were approached to sell the magnificent Hasten House on Uziel Street in Bayit Vegan, the only mansion in the entire neighborhood.

The owner and builder, Dr. Mark Hasten, has led a fascinating life. He fought with the Polish Brigade against the Nazis in World War II, participated in the liberation of the Majdanek Concentration Camp, and then joined the IDF and participated in Israel’s War of Independence. Hasten then moved to the United States where he was a highly successful businessman and a philanthropic giant, and has spent the majority of his life championing educational institutions worldwide, culminating in his current role as

the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Touro College and University System.

Thirty years ago, Dr. Hasten built a stately 5-story 16room villa comprised of over 900 square meters including balconies. The building’s layout encompasses an extraordinary duplex unit plus two additional apartments for use by other relatives. In addition, the property contains several private landscaped areas, providing its residents an oasis of privacy and tranquility. Hasten’s meticulous eye for detail can be seen in the structure’s many significant architectural touches, and the building was constructed on such an advanced level that it remains in pristine condition today, twenty five years after it was completed.

Over the past quarter century, Bayit Vegan’s demographics have evolved, having attracted many religious buyers from overseas. Accordingly, it will be interesting to see how this population shift affects the marketing program and what entity purchases this stunning property. It is quite possible that an affluent multi-generational family – probably from France or South America – acquires this grand architectural villa. Alternatively, we would not be surprised if an institution purchases this property to house its educational facilities and administrative offices, along with a residential unit for the rabbinic dean. A nice bonus for the buyer is that, along with the exquisite building, the prop-

erty offers an additional 400 to 650 sqm of potential development rights.

Having sold other distinctive properties over the years, such as the historical Baron de Rothschild House in Rechavia, we have learned that these exceptional properties tend to attract unique purchasers.

We are excited to see what type of entity will be the fortunate purchaser of this remarkable property.

Gedaliah Borvick is the founder of My Israel Home (www. myisraelhome.com), a real estate agency focused on helping people from abroad buy and sell homes in Israel. To sign up for his monthly market updates, contact him at gborvick@gmail. com.

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Notable Quotes “Say What?!”

Two thieves stole $16,000 worth of iPhones from a New York Apple store by dressing as Apple “Geniuses.” Police are on the lookout for two “Actual Geniuses.”

- Conan O’Brien

We talked about the presidential election and debated our views of the candidates that were running – he liked Hillary Clinton and I liked Bernie Sanders.

- Mohammed A. Malik, in a Wall Street Journal essay about his friendship with the Orlando terrorist

Socialism failing to work — as it always does — this time in Venezuela.

You talk about giving everybody something free and all of a sudden there’s no food to eat. And who do you think is the richest person in Venezuela? The daughter of Hugo Chavez. Hello! Anyways, 0 and 2…

- Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, on a tangent during the broadcast of the Dodgers game last Friday

Donald Trump celebrated his 70th birthday today. And I guess instead of blowing out his candles, he just insulted them until they put themselves out. “You’re too hot! You smell like wax!

You’re the worst part of this cake!”

- Jimmy Fallon

We’ll make sure that people know how to turn this stuff off should we get to that point.

- Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google parent company Alphabet, talking about the possibility of artificial intelligence becoming evil

The FDA says it found “serious health violations” at some Whole Foods stores and actually sent Whole Foods a warning letter.

In response, Whole Foods shredded the letter, mixed it with some kale, and is now selling it for $18 a pound.

– Jimmy Fallon

Microsoft purchased LinkedIn for $26 billion. In other words, that’s $1 for every LinkedIn invitation you deleted from your inbox. But I’m going to say this: if bothering you with constant annoying e-mails is worth $26.2 billion, my grandparents should be trillionaires.

– James Corden

I do regret calling her Pocahontas, because I think it’s a tremendous insult to Pocahontas.

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Liberals have to stop insisting that the world is the way they want it to be instead of the way it is. After the San Bernardino attacks ... I heard all over the TV, everybody was saying, “If only Americans knew more about Islam they wouldn’t be so afraid.” Actually, it’s the reverse.

- Bill Maher, HBO

The FDA has approved a device for weight loss that sucks the food out of your stomach through an abdominal incision. Or, you could just try a salad some time.

-Conan O’Brien

Barack Obama is directly responsible for [the Orlando attack] because when he pulled everybody out of Iraq, al-Qaeda went to Syria, became ISIS. And ISIS became what it is today thanks to Barack Obama’s failures, utter failures, by pulling everybody out of Iraq, thinking that conflicts end just because we leave. So the responsibility for it lies with President Barack Obama and his failed policies. I predicted at the time that ISIS would go unchecked and there would be attacks on the United States of America.

It’s a matter of record. So he is directly responsible.

- Sen. John McCain (R-AR)

I misspoke. I did not mean to imply that the President was personally responsible. I was referring to President Obama’s national security decisions, not the President himself.

– Ibid., after his comments drew a backlash

The British are about to vote on whether to exit the European Union. They call it the Brexit, which, in America, of course, is the meal between breakfast and exiting breakfast.

– Steven Colbert

For seven years, Barack Obama has not deigned to explain to the American people why he abhors terms like radical Islam, Islamic terrorism, and Islamist, unlike European leaders and most Americans.

Obama certainly in the past has had no problem with using far more sweeping and generic categories — for example, dressing down millions of Pennsylvanians as know-nothing clingers, or Christians in general for their purported centuries of “high-horse” sins. His administration has stereotyped and provoked plenty of groups, from supposedly parasitic entrepreneurs who did not build their own businesses to a nation of supposedly cowardly non-minorities.

In one area alone, Obama and his administration have created a vacuous and dangerous vocabulary of euphemisms — violent extremism, man-caused disasters, overseas contingency operations, a largely “secular” Muslim Brotherhood, and so on. Such nomenclature only confuses Americans about the dangers that they face from radical Islam while emboldening Islamists, who can suspect that if we are afraid to call them what they are, then we may also be defensive about their bogus grievances against the West.

Neither ISIS and al-Qaeda nor the relatives of Omar Mateen and Rizwan Farook, the San Bernardino killer, have shown any gratitude to the U.S. for its politically correct tiptoeing around who is blowing up, beheading, and shooting whom — and why.

- Victor David Hanson, National Review

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— Bill Murray, who will receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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We are in the midst of a hell-like heat wave on the West Coast. The temperature hit 112 in Beverly Hills yesterday. That’s dangerous. Many residents of Beverly Hills are made of materials that melt at temperatures like that.

– Jimmy Kimmel

Experts say the best thing you can do in heat like this is take a screenshot of the weather app and post it to Facebook. That way if you die, you go out with some likes.

- Ibid.

Congrats to Chelsea Clinton, who welcomed her second child over the weekend. After the birth, Bill brought flowers, while Hillary brought a focus group to help name the baby.

– Jimmy Fallon

According to the Social Security Administration, the most popular baby names in 2016 are Noah and Emma. Least popular baby names?

Donald and Hillary.

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Political Crossfire

It’s Time for the GOP Establishment to Disown Trump

By Michael Gerson

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hen it comes to the chaotic, flailing, floundering Trump campaign, many senior Republicans are in a state of panic. Will this become a state of revolt?

“If the next few weeks are anything like the last two,” a senior GOP official told me, “anything could happen at the convention.” Donald Trump’s response to the Orlando attack – encouraging religious bigotry and implying that President Obama might be a secret jihadi – confirmed the worst Republican fear: that Trump will remain Trump.

With this recognition has come the realization that Trump has wasted the seven weeks since becoming the presumptive nominee – a period in which Democrats were divided and vulnerable. How did he fill the vacant air? He raised the possibility that Ted Cruz’s father might be implicated in the assassination of JFK; that Hillary Clinton might have been involved in the death of Vince Foster; that a federal judge, presiding over a case against Trump University, should be disqualified by his ethnicity; and that American soldiers in Iraq were living large off larceny.

By the end of this string of statements, one of Trump’s strongest congressional proxies, Rep. Duncan Hunter, was reduced to arguing: “I think what he says and what he’ll do are two different things.” Republicans, in essence, should be reassured by their nominee’s duplicity.

House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mc-

Connell have been willing to criticize Trump, but not to un-endorse him.

Practically, this means that nothing – nothing – Trump says could forfeit their support. The presumptive nominee has already raised the prospect that his opponent is a murderer and that the president is a traitor. Not, evidently, sufficient provocations.

Ryan and McConnell have decided that in order to remain leaders they must avoid providing leadership.

House and Senate. If Republican politicians begin to see this dynamic in their own polling, many will suddenly rediscover their consciences and abandon Trump.

Trump’s whole campaign now consists of a pathetic irony. He ran attacking the Republican “establishment” at every turn. Now, since he has neglected to construct his own national campaign, he is completely dependent on the “establishment” to

Trump offers his leadership as the solution to every problem, yet presides over a campaign organization that is a squabbling, paralyzed amateur hour.

But what might change things in the GOP is the political disaster that now appears in the offing. Beneath Trump’s historically low approval ratings – 29 percent in a recent Washington Post/ABC News survey – is an even more disturbing development. After securing the nomination, Trump’s support among Republicans rose, in many polls, to the mid-80s – not spectacularly good, but an indication that the GOP was rallying. In recent polls, Trump’s Republican support has dropped to between 70 percent and 80 percent.

Along this trend, a decisive Democratic victory might sweep away the

provide his political ground game.

First he vilifies the GOP, then complains that it lacks enthusiasm for his cause.

Republican convention delegates are sophisticated enough to see what is happening. The Trump campaign claims to be lean; in most of the country, including the battleground states, it is nonexistent. Trump offers his leadership as the solution to every problem, yet presides over a campaign organization that is a squabbling, paralyzed amateur hour.

Delegates know that, even if Trump can boost his poll numbers, he cannot magically create a viable, nation-

al campaign structure.

If a revolt emerges, it will happen first in the GOP convention rules committee – which meets a week before the convention and is stacked with officials more loyal to the party than to Trump. The simplest move would be to require a supermajority to select a nominee – an approach taken by some Republican state conventions in order to avoid the choice of badly wounded candidates. The goal should be a truly open convention, which does not choose anyone Trump has already beaten.

Trump’s response to his swift political decline has been to continue his primary campaign – accusing Jeb Bush of suddenly recovering the energy to plot against him. This comfortable attack makes sense, given that Trump has succeeded by appealing to a niche market that is impressed by his instinctive nativism and Kardashian-like celebrity.

So far, the niche candidate has failed to make the transition to a national message. And given the adoration and enthusiasm of his crowds (one recently chanting: “Build a wall and kill them all!”), Trump has no emotional motivation to change direction, whatever the polls might say.

A delegate revolt would be a messy spectacle, with little hope of succeeding unless Paul Ryan and Reince Priebus eventually break with Trump. But it is now the only option consistent with Republican interests and honor. (c) 2016, Washington Post Writers Group

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Trump is Running as Trump. Surprise!

By Charles Krauthammer

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hen in his 1964 GOP acceptance speech Barry Goldwater declared that “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice,” a reporter sitting near journalist/historian Theodore White famously exclaimed: “My God, he’s going to run as Barry Goldwater!”

Six weeks into Donald Trump’s general election campaign, Republicans are discovering that he indeed intends to run as Donald Trump. He has boasted that he could turn “presidential” – respectful, respectable, reticent, reserved bordering on boring – at will. Apparently, he can’t.

GOP leaders who fell in line behind Trump after he clinched the nomination expected, or at least hoped, that he would prove malleable, willing to adjust his more extreme positions and tactics to suit a broader electorate.

Two problems. First, impulse control: Trump says what he actually feels, whatever comes into his head at any moment.

Second, a certain logic: Trump won the primaries Sinatra-style, his way -against the odds, the experts and the conventional rules.

So why change now? “You win the pennant,” Trump explained, “and now you’re

in the World Series – you gonna change?”

Hence his response to the Orlando terror attack.

Events like these generally benefit the challenger politically because any misfortune that befalls the nation gets attributed, fairly or not, directly or indirectly, to the incumbent party (e.g., the 2008 financial collapse).

And Hillary Clinton is running as the quasiincumbent.

The textbook response for the challenger, therefore, is to offer sympathy, give a general statement or two about the failure of the incumbent’s national security policy, then step back to let the resulting national fear and loathing, amplified by the media, take effect.

Instead, Trump made himself the (political) story.

First, he offered himself unseemly congratulations for his prescience about terrorism. (He’d predicted more would be coming.

What a visionary.) Then he went beyond blaming the president for lack of will or wisdom in fighting terrorism, and darkly implied presidential sympathy for the enemy. “There’s something going on,” he charged. He then reiterated his ban on Muslim immigration.

Why? Because that’s what Trump does. And because it worked before.

It was after last December’s San Bernardino massacre that Trump first called for a Muslim ban. It earned him lots of opprobrium from GOP leaders and lots of support from GOP voters. He shot up in the polls, never to descend until he clinched.

So why not do it again?

Because the general election is a different game. Trump assumes that the Republican electorate is representative of the national electorate. It’s not.

Take the Muslim ban. Sixtyeight percent of GOP voters support it. Only 38 percent of Democrats do. And there are approximately 7 million more Democrats in the country. (Independents are split 51-40 in favor.)

The other major example of doing what’s always worked is the ad hominem attack on big-dog opponents. It worked in the primaries. Trump went after one leading challenger after another, knocking them out sequentially.

Hillary Clinton is a lousy campaigner but her machine is infinitely larger and more skilled than any of Trump’s 16 GOP competitors. More riskily, Trump is now going toe-to-toe with a sitting president.

Barack Obama is no Jeb Bush. He’s not low energy.

He’s a skilled campaigner who clearly despises Trump and relishes the fight. And he carries the inestimable advantage of the gravitas automatically conferred by seven and a half years of incumbency. Moreover, he now enjoys an unusually high approval rating of

kickoff.

His two-week expedition into racism in attacking the Indiana-born “Mexican” judge. His dabbling in conspiracy, from Ted Cruz’s father’s supposed involvement in the Kennedy assassination to Vince Foster’s (“very fishy”) suicide.

All of which suggests, and cements, the image of a man who shoots from the hip and

“You win the pennant,” Trump explained, “and now you’re in the World Series – you gonna change?”

around 53 percent. Trump’s latest favorability is 29 percent (Washington Post-ABC News).

It’s no accident that Trump’s poll numbers are sliding. A month ago, when crowned as presumptive nominee, he jumped into a virtual tie with Clinton. The polls now have him losing by an average of six points, with some showing a nineand 12-point deficit (Reuters/Ipsos and Bloomberg).

This may turn out to be temporary, but it is a clear reflection of Trump’s disastrous general election

is prone to both wild theories and extreme policies.

Reagan biographer Lou Cannon thinks that the Goldwater anecdote is apocryphal.

How could anyone (even a journalist) have thought that Goldwater, who later admitted he always knew he would lose, was going to run as anything but his vintage, hard-core self?

Same for Trump. Give him points for authenticity.

Take away for electability. (c) 2016, The Washington Post Writers Group

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Forgotten Her es

Early Jewish Pilots

By Avi Heiligman

Welsh in a Wright biplane

Marcel Bloch in his plane

As I have stated from time to time, these articles are meant to be informative and not all inclusive. All the facts have been thoroughly researched. That being said, written mistakes can occasionally happen so please feel free to email me with questions or comments.

In this article, we discuss Jewish servicemen in the French military a mere decade after the infamous Dreyfus Affair ended. There was still a lot of anti-Semitism in France at the time of World War I, although many Jews did serve for the French including Alfred Dreyfus himself during the war. As a side point, there were many Jewish pilots and soldiers fighting for Germany during World War I.

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hen the Wright brothers invented the airplane in 1903, the world wanted to fly with them in this weird looking contraption. Within a few years, barnstorming exhibitions were the things to see on weekends. By the start of World War I in 1914, air forces had been created by the world’s leading militaries. Jewish aviators were a major part of these barnstorming tours as well as some of the world’s first aerial aces (those who have shot down five enemy aerial vehicles).

Laibel Welcher was nine-yearsold when his family emigrated from Russia to the U.S. in 1890. He changed his name to Arthur Welsh when he joined the navy. After serving four years on ships, he was discharged and moved to Washington, D.C. The Wrights held flying demonstrations nationwide, and Welsh was

so enamored with one that he saw in 1909 that he wrote to the Wrights begging them to teach him the art of flying. After receiving no response, he traveled to their headquarters in Dayton, Ohio, and convinced them to give him a job. Orville Wright personally trained Welsh in the first ever class of Wright’s Flying School in Montgomery, Alabama.

Quick to master the art of flying, Welsh became a skilled pilot and set many records in meets. Soon, he was an instructor at the flying school and taught several pilots who would have distinguished careers. The most prominent of his students was Henry “Hap” Arnold who would become a five star general and commander of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Arnold later said of Welsh, “He taught me everything I know [about flying].” Sadly, on June

11, 1912, Welsh was killed in a test accident at College Park, Maryland.

Flying with Leighton Wilson Hazelhurst, Jr. in a Wright Model C, shortly after takeoff the plane’s aluminum wings crumbled without warning and the pilots were crushed in the crash.

Orville Wright and Hap Arnold were pallbearers at Welsh’s funeral at a Jewish cemetery in Washington, D.C. The New York Times wrote that Welsh was “one of the most daring professional aviators in America.”

Many of the early World War I aces in the sky didn’t shoot down enemy planes. Rather, observation balloons were the menace as they were able to call in artillery support from the ground. They were given an extensive array of defenses including being protected by friendly planes, artillery and machine guns from the ground and on the balloon itself.

Balloon busters were daring pilots who shot at the balloon, although the pilot of the balloon usually was able to make an escape. American World War I fighter hero Eddie Rickenbacker got five of his 26 victories by shooting down observation balloons.

France had dozens of aces during the Great War (as it was known before World War II happened) which included at least two Jewish balloon busters among their numbers. Marcel Bloch was a Swiss native who flew for the French on both the eastern and western fronts. In less than five months, in 1916, he shot down five manned German observation balloons to become an ace. During that time he was severely wounded while shooting down his third kill. Later in the war he was transferred to the Russian front where he was injured in a crash. After recuperating he was

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Ehrlich with fellow servicemen

sent the U.S. on the French Mission.

The medal he received for actions stated: “Remarkable pilot having a high point of perception and duty. His bravery proven to all, he has distinguished himself during the course of combats, by attacks on balloons on 26 and 29 June, 1 and 3 July 1916, returning each time with his plane riddled by bullets. On 3 July 1916, charged with destruction of a balloon, he accomplished his mission after having received two severe wounds.”

Another French Jewish ace of

Ehrlich is one of the top Jewish fighters

World War I was Parisian Jacques Ehrlich who was credited with 18 balloons and one plane shot down.

He was wounded once when strafing a trench and shooting down three balloons in a span of two minutes.

This earned him a medal which read, “Remarkable pursuit pilot who has distinguished himself by his exceptional audacity and tenacity which have earned him twelve victories in one month.” He was wounded again when his propeller hit another plane in the formation. Both planes were

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Five of Eddie Rickenbacker’s 26 victories were by shooting down observation balloons

forced to land and Ehrlich wasn’t able to fly for a month. After shooting down his eighteenth balloon, eleven German Fokker fighters ambushed Ehrlich and his two wingmen. Paul Petit was killed in the fight while Ehrlich’s plane was shot down. He was captured a day later and spent the rest of the war, about two months, in a German prison. Ehrlich died in 1959 in Paris.

Right from the dawn of aviation, there were Jewish aviators and pioneers. Men like Welsh helped the

world realize the magic of flying, while others like Bloch and Ehrlich were top fighter pilots in the early years of over a century of aerial dogfights. Ehrlich was the top Jewish ace of the war with 19 kills to his name and remains one of the top Jewish fighters of all time.

Avi Heiligman is a weekly contributor to The Jewish Home. He welcomes your comments and suggestions for future columns and can be reached at avi heiligman@gmail.com.

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Mr. & Mrs. Evan Genack Mr. & Mrs. Simcha Goldberg Mr. & Mrs. Ari Hirt Dr. & Mrs. Ernie Isaacson Mr. & Mrs. Motty Jacobowitz Mr. & Mrs. Jack Jeter Mr. & Mrs. David Klein Mr. & Mrs. Dovid Klein Mr. & Mrs. Motty Klein Mr. & Mrs. Idel Kolodny Mr. & Mrs. David Kopelowitz Mr. & Mrs. Ephraim Kutner

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Mr. & Mrs. Dudi Rokach Mr. & Mrs. Dovi Safier Mr. & Mrs. Robbie Satran Mr. & Mrs. Chaim Schulhof Mr. & Mrs. Ushi Shafran Mr. & Mrs. Aron Solomon Mr. & Mrs. Naftali Solomon Mr. & Mrs. Yaakov Spinner Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel Stern Mr. & Mrs. Shalom Vegh Mr. & Mrs. Dov Weinstock Mr. & Mrs. Dovi Wisnicki

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NEW AND EXCITING UNIVERSAL PRE-K under the loving heimish guidance of Morah Fran from Gan Ami. Now taking applications for September 2016. Reasonably priced, great central location, and extended hours available.

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COMMERCIAL RE WOODMERE: PRICE REDUCED Beautiful 3BR, 3 Full Bath Split, Eik, LR, Master Suite W/Huge Walk-In Closet, Den, Library, Full Privacy Front & Back Yard, SD#15…$745K Call Carol Braunstein (516) 295-3000 www.pugatch.com WOODMERE: PRICE REDUCED Elegant 4BR, 3BA Colonial, Hi Ceilings, Spacious Rooms, Eik, FDR, LR W/Gas Fplc, Den, Full Bsmt, Close to All, SD#14…$799,900 Call Carol Braunstein (516) 295-3000 www.pugatch.com

INWOOD THE BAYVIEW BUILDING Many options available including 5000 Square foot high ceiling 1st floor showroom/ office / mixed use space.

2nd Floor office spaces with Waterview and views of NYC skyline. 1200 sq ft, 2000 sq ft and 6000 sq ft spaces available. Parking, Mincha minyan and great neighbors. Owner will customize and design space to your needs.

Call or text 516-567-0100

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Lovely 2BR, 2BA Corner Sunny & Spacious 2BR, Move Right In, 4BR, 2.5BA, Renov 3BR Ranch, Updtd Unit, SD#14..$194,500 2BA Co-op, Near All..$255K Eik, Near All..$3,800/mo Kitchen, Near All...$599K

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CEDARHURST THE STUDIO BUILDING Newly Renovated Office Suites and spaces Available starting at $795 a month. Included in the rent: High Speed Internet, Wifi, Conference rooms, Kitchenette, Heat & AC, Utilities Included, Water cooler, Real Estate Taxes, Waiting Area, Cleaning. Furnished and unfurnished available call or text 516-567-0100

ROCKVILLE CENTRE Warehouse space from 1,000 ft. to 15,000 ft. available Ideal Space - Will divide Loading dock - Walk to LIRR For details please call 917-822-0499

OCEANSIDE: Ideal for Pre-K or Day Care, 4 Windowed Classrooms, 1 Office, 2 Bathrooms, Large Playground Area, For Lease …

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BUNGALOW FOR RENT / SALE Beautiful summer home in Willow Woods available for rent/sale, great location, fully furnished duplex, large indoor/outdoor porches, great condition, 3 bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms.

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INWOOD OFFICE SPACE LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN! 500-7000 Square feet gorgeous office space with WATERVIEW in Inwood!

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INWOOD Commercial mixed use building + Lot. Private parking, corner property, high traffic area 1st floor offices, 2nd floor: 2 Apts. Asking 849k.

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Call for More Details Broker (516) 792-6698 LAWRENCE: 2800 +/- SF Space Available, Ideal for Office/R&D, 12’ Ceilings, Kitchenette in Office Area, 2 Bathrooms. For Lease…

Call For More Details Broker (516) 792-6698 LYNBROOK: 2,948 +/- SF Medical/Professional Bldg, Office on 1st Flr, Duplex Apt + Bsmt, 2 Car Garage W/Area for 6 Cars, Former Dental Office, For Lease… Call for More Details Broker (516) 792-6698

ROCKVILLE CENTRE: 850 +/- SF Retail Space Available on Sunrise Hwy, Rear Door, Street & Municipal Parking, For Lease...Call Alan for More Details (516) 295-3000 www. pugatch.com WOODMERE: Follow The Leader To Woodmere, Now Is The Time To Act!!! No Metered Parking, Various Retail/Office Spaces Available, For Sale/Lease...

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CO-OP FOR SALE HEWLETT: Sunny & Spacious 2BR, 1BA Co-op, LR/DR, 1 Parking Spot Incl & Storage, Close To All...$119K Call Carol Braunstein (516) 295-3000 www.pugatch.com

APT FOR RENT NEWLY BUILT HOME IN INWOOD FOR RENT Newly built home in Inwood for rent beginning August 1st.

Frum neighbors, 1 block from LIRR, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, fully kosher kitchen (2 sinks, 2 dishwashers), living room, dining room, family room, nice backyard. $3400 monthly.

Call 917-975-1800 for more info CEDARHURST 500-3,500 +/- SF Beautiful, newly renovated space for rent. Ideal for Retail or Executive offices. Prime location. Convenient Parking.

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EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE SALES AGENT needed for a HIGH Producing real estate office who is seeking an opportunity to Earn & Learn more!!!

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ON SEAGIRT AVENUE 2 & 3 bedroom. Newly renovated.

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Growing company in the 5 Towns is seeking motivated, confident, outgoing employee for full time bookkeeping/accounting. Must have professional bookkeeping experience, and strong teamwork skills Please submit qualified resume to admin@getpeyd.com

Great Work Environment Challenge E. I. Center, Queens E: cara.challenge2@thejnet.com, F: 718-261-3702 An Equal Opportunity Employer Clerical Position F/T for Queens office Proper candidate will have: good computer skills, ability to multitask and office experience.

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YESHIVA SECRETARY Yeshiva near Brooklyn/5 Towns Seeking help during Dinner Campaign.

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HELP WANTED Joboff: FULL TIME OFFICE POSITION IN FRIENDLY FAR ROCKAWAY OFFICE Full Time position available for immediate start.Ideal position for a computer comfortable team player looking to work in a local professional office Please email your resume readyvoicedata@yahoo.com

SERVICE COORDINATOR POSITION BA in Health or Human Services or 2 yrs of SC experience or a combination of experience & education Earn Upwards of 45,000 to 55,000 annually Great Work Environment Challenge E. I. Center, Queens E: cara.challenge2@thejnet.com, F: 718-261-3702 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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JEWISH ELC SEEKS HEAD TEACHER for UPK class located in Merrick, NY. Masters & certification in Early Childhood required. Competitive salary. Email resume to staff201575@gmail.com

5TOWNS BOYS YESHIVA SEEKING ELEM TEACHERS. Exc working env’t, supportive admin, exc pay Lic’d & experienced preferred.

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Are you tired of your present job or out of work and looking for a job where you can make good money and be your own boss?

DRS HS FOR BOYS, WOODMERE NY SEEKS CHEMISTRY TEACHER (FT) FOR 2016-17.

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Fax (718) 381-3493 HALB LOWER SCHOOL SEEKS STAFF MEMBERS FOR 2016-17: Limudei Kodesh Morah with Ivrit skills, Assistant Teachers Limudei Kodesh and Secular Studies (FT/PT), Assistant Rebbe (FT).

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But the world lost a true card-carrying legend with the passing last week of boxer Muhammed Ali after a long and public battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Ali first gained fame in the ring, of course, floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee. But he made his real mark, and redefined the power of an athlete’s reach, when he picked a fouryear fight to battle induction into the United States Army. Now his estate could be poised for a different and equally expensive sort of battle — this time, with the IRS. Today’s pugilists earn lavish sums for sometimes-mediocre performances — witness Floyd

Mayweather’s nine-figure payday for 36 minutes of sparring with Manny Pacquiao. But Ali was rarely motivated by money. “What I need money for?” he told Esquire back in 1968. “I don’t spend no money.

Don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t go nowhere...” (Pretty smart advice, when you think about it.) The champ gave up millions during the years he was banned from boxing while fighting the army. And he was legendarily generous during his life, giving money to friends, family, and complete strangers.

“The Greatest” continued to earn millions even after retiring from the ring in 1981. Forbes magazine scored his endorsements at $4-7 million per year from 2000-2005. And his estate has been estimated to be

worth as much as $80 million.

We don’t yet know how he might have divided his assets between his fourth wife and executor, Lonnie, and his nine acknowledged children. However, we do know that he can leave an unlimited amount free of tax to his wife. Anything passing to other parties is subject to a 40% federal estate tax on amounts over $5.43 million. His home state of Arizona levies no additional estate tax.

As is sadly so often the case, it looks like Ali’s family is already fighting over the estate. His second wife Khalilah reports that the champ’s brother and son have accused Lonnie of cutting them out of the will, and warns that illegitimate children will “come out of the woodwork like roaches.”

But the biggest bout over Ali’s estate probably won’t concern who gets what. Rather, it will involve how much everything is worth — especially intangible assets like “name” and “image.” Pop legend Michael Jackson was one of the most recognizable people on the planet, yet his executors valued his name and image at just $2,015.

The IRS countered with a slightly higher $434 million, and naturally the two sides are duking it out in court.

Ali ducked part of that left-hook by selling 80% of those rights for $50 million back in 2006. (He named the company he established to manage those rights “Goat, LLC,” which modestly stands for “greatest of all time.”) But Lonnie and the IRS still have to score how

much the 20% he kept for himself is worth.

We spend a lot of our time planning for punches that life might throw, market crashes and business downturns among them.

And there are some punches we know we’re going to take. Unfortunately, dying tops that list. But it really is possible to avoid estate taxes — and plenty of other taxes — entirely. All you need is a plan. So make sure you have that plan, before you step into the ring with the IRS!

Allan J Rolnick is a CPA who has been in practice for over 30 yea rs in Queens, NY. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at 718-896-8715 or at allanjrcpa@aol.com.

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What’s Your Happiness Tied To?

By Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS

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pparently Paysach Krohn said something like, If your happiness is tied to an event or something happening, then you are always waiting to be happy. Let’s say the event doesn’t happen or it takes longer to happen than you want? Let’s say it happens eventually, and you spent all that time unhappy for nothing. Let’s say once it happens, you decide, wait, now I’ll be happy if this other thing happens. Can you see how this happiness thing can continue to elude you?

I guess that’s why they say happiness is a state of mind. Maybe like Maine or South Carolina, you have to decide to go there. And you have to decide to stay there even if you feel like you have no business being

there. Perhaps once you are there, if you take the time to look around, you’ll discover there are some worthwhile things to do.

Did you ever bang your

hurts you and nothing out of the ordinary is happening, how are you? On a day when something hurts you or something out of the ordinary happens, are you

ter. It can always be worse.

Attempt to hang your hat on the moment hook. What can I do in the present moment to deal with the present moment in a way that

But we don’t create the menu.

We only make the choices on it.

pinky toe on the corner of a piece of furniture? Not fun.

You are so upset with yourself. For those few seconds, you feel like the biggest idiot for not wearing shoes.

Then it subsides. Do you go to a place of equilibrium or positive energy?

On a day when nothing

miserable, dysfunctional?

So how about when you get back to nothing hurting and nothing out of the ordinary happening? Are you joyous and upbeat? Why not? Are you waiting for an event or something to happen?

OK, is good. OK, is great. It can always be bet-

gives me an optimistic state of mind?

I know that’s a tall order. But we don’t create the menu. We only make the choices on it. Why not go for the house recommendations?!

We all have challenges.

At times, more challeng-

ing than others. For some, more challenging than others. But can we all see blessings? Can we zero in on the blessings?! Somehow, even in the great events, like weddings, engagements, graduations, new jobs, etc., people can find things to get aggravated about! Can you keep your mind wrapped around the good in the good times?

Can you get your mind wrapped around the blessings in the regular times?

Can you find some blessings in the tough times?

Rivki Rosenwald is a certified relationship counselor, and career and life coach. She can be contacted at 917-705-2004 or rivki@rosenwalds.com

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