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LIVING FOR OUR WHY at MDYHS THE POWER OF HOPE A Thought for Tisha B’Ab SENATOR SAM SUTTON’S Victory for Synagogue Safety

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES COVER STORY

IN MEMORIAM

PERSONAL GROWTH

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Bridge Linx Therapy The Deal Community Resource for School-Based Therapy and Support

Shlomo Salim Argalgi The Measure of a Life

By Linda Argalgi Sadacka

The Mezuzah Mindset It’s Less About the Room and More About the Person Entering It

By Jeff Sitt

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CALENDAR

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Community Photo Album Celebrating Our Graduates COMMUNITY NEWS Senator Sam Sutton Wins Landmark Victory for Synagogue Safety

By Eddie Esses

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FINANCE Your Children Will Inherit More Than Your Money The Wealth Transfer No One Talks About

By Ari Baum, CFP®

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FOCUS ON Living for Our Why In Conversation with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin at MDYHS DSN Partners with Local Emergency Organizations to Bring Smiles to Jersey Shore Youth

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Top Professionals Build the Future of Imagine Academy Colel Chabad’s Together We Rise Concert The Road to the Qualifying Round How the MDY Robotics Team Engineered a Strong Season Revocable Living Trusts Made More Accessible

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By Ben G. Matsas

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A Thought for Tisha b’Av

By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt”l

NUTRITION Summer Food and Childhood Memories The Messages Kids Carry for Life

By Laura Shammah, MS, RDN

Hillel Varsity Softball Wins Back-to-Back Championship INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS The Power of Hope

NEW YORK NYC Summer Adventures Family-Friendly Ways to Explore the City

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PARENTING Lighthouse Parenting

By Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn

PERSONAL GROWTH The Knicks Did It and So Can You

By Lori Palatnik

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NEW JERSEY Greeting from Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. Greeting from Commissioner Erik Anderson Greeting from Mayor Frieda O. Adjmi Greeting from Mayor Sam Cohen Greeting from Mayor John Pallone Greeting from Mayor John Napolitani Sr. Jersey Shore Summer Dining Guide New Jersey Fun in the Sun

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PROFILE Sally Shweky’s Childhood in Shanghai A World War II Story of Separation, Internment, Survival, and Reunion

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RECIPES Summer Barbecue, Made Simple

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From The Editors Summer has arrived. School is out, the pace has shifted, and many families have begun their annual move to the Jersey Shore. With new routines, longer days, and more time together, this July issue celebrates the warmth, energy, and connection of the season.

Inside, you will find welcome letters from New Jersey elected officials, a practical summer safety guide, and a full list of local events in New Jersey and New York. From Jersey Shore concerts, beach movies, farmers markets, and family activities to NYC parks, museums, zoos, gardens, libraries, and indoor outings for hot or rainy days, these pages offer useful ideas for enjoying the weeks ahead.

Our cover story, Bridge Linx Therapy, spotlights an important resource for Deal residents, helping children access speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social behavior support in school settings. Their work shows how the right guidance at the right time can help a child grow with confidence.

The past month was full of milestones and memorable moments. Our photo album celebrates this year’s graduates. MDYHS hosted Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin for a moving conversation on grief, resilience, faith, and purpose in Living for Our Why. We also cover the Magen David Elementary School robotics team’s qualification, DSN’s partnership with local emergency service organizations to bring smiles to children’s faces, and Senator Sam Sutton’s landmark victory for synagogue safety through new buffer zone legislation.

Our profile this month, Sally Shweky’s Childhood in Shanghai, follows her remarkable journey from wartime Shanghai to New York. In our In Memoriam section, The Measure of a Life, Shlomo Salim Argalgi honors a man whose legacy of faith, family, honesty, and strength continues through the generations.

As we enter the Three Weeks and approach Tisha B’Av, our Inspiration section offers a timely reflection from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt”l in The Power of Hope. It reminds us that the Jewish people have always carried faith, memory, and hope through seasons of mourning. In Personal Growth, The Mezuzah Mindset encourages us to pause at the doorway and consider what kind of presence we bring into each room and each relationship.

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy, and safe summer filled with family, joy, and beautiful occasions.

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THE POWER OF HOPE A THOUGHT FOR TISHA B’AV RABBI LORD JONATHAN SACKS ZT”L

THE MONTH OF AV IS THE SADDEST IN THE JEWISH YEAR, AND TISHA B’AV IS THE SADDEST DAY. ON IT THE TWO TEMPLES WERE DESTROYED, THE FIRST IN 586 BCE BY THE BABYLONIANS, THE SECOND IN 70 CE

BY THE ROMANS. IT IS ALSO THE DAY ON WHICH BETAR, THE LAST STRONGHOLD OF THE BAR KOCHBA REBELLION, FELL IN 135 CE, AND ON WHICH, ONE YEAR LATER, THE ROMAN EMPEROR HADRIAN REBUILT JERUSALEM AS A PAGAN CITY, AELIA CAPITOLINA. IN 1492, TISHA B’AV WAS THE DAY ON WHICH JEWS WERE FINALLY EXILED FROM SPAIN. HOW DID JEWS SURVIVE THESE TRAGEDIES? THAT IS ONE OF THE MOST ENTHRALLING QUESTIONS ABOUT JUDAISM.

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t is an iron law of history that civilizations rise, achieve greatness and appear indestructible, but in the end they fail and fall. Only Jews and Judaism have experienced catastrophe after catastrophe, exile after exile, but have endured. Each new defeat inspired resilience. Jews wept, but then rebuilt their lives, often in new and strange places. More remarkably still, each tragedy inspired a new burst of creativity.

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After the destruction of the first Temple came the renewal of Torah under Ezra and the returning exiles. After the loss of the second Temple came the great literature of the sages: Midrash, Mishnah and the two Talmuds. The Crusades gave birth to the spirituality of the Hassidei Ashkenaz; the Spanish expulsion to the mysticism of Sfat. The greatest tragedy of all in human terms, the Holocaust, was followed a mere three years later by the single greatest collective affirmation

of life in 2,000 years, the rebirth of the State of Israel. There is something remarkable about this story, unparalleled in the history of any other nation.

I remember the moment when I first stood on Mount Scopus, today the site of the Hebrew University, looking down on the old city of Jerusalem, and realized that it was here that Rabbi Akiva and his colleagues stood, contemplating the ruins of what had been Judaism’s holiest place.

While the others wept, Rabbi Akiva smiled.

“Why do you weep?” asked Rabbi Akiva. They replied, “How can we not weep, when we see a fox walking through the ruins where our Holy of Holies once stood? The question is, how can you smile?”

Rabbi Akiva replied: “The prophets foresaw Jerusalem’s destruction and they also foresaw its rebuilding. I have seen the first prophecy come true. Now I know the second will also come true.”

Rabbi Akiva shared with the prophets the courage to hope. Hope is not a mere instinct. It is born in faith, the faith that G-D exists, that He keeps His promises and that He forgives. That hope is contained in the very name tradition gave to this month: Menachem Av, the month of consolation as well as tragedy. A people that never loses hope cannot be defeated.

The Jewish people kept hope alive. Hope kept the Jewish people alive. 

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks ZT”L was an international religious leader, and philosopher. The author of over 30 books, Rabbi Sacks received multiple awards in recognition of his work. Sadly, he passed away in November 2020

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SENATOR SUTTON WINS LANDMARK VICTORY FOR SYNAGOGUE SAFETY

NEW YORK PASSES BUFFER ZONE LEGISLATION TO HELP PROTECT JEWISH CONGREGANTS FROM HARASSMENT AND INTIMIDATION EDDIE ESSES

THE INCLUSION OF SENATOR SUTTON’S BUFFER ZONE LEGISLATION IN THE NEW YORK STATE BUDGET BY GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL REPRESENTS A LANDMARK MOMENT FOR JEWISH NEW YORKERS, THE CULMINATION OF MONTHS OF SUSTAINED ADVOCACY, COORDINATION, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE LEGISLATION ESTABLISHES A 50-FOOT BUFFER ZONE AROUND SYNAGOGUES, RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS, AND JCCS TO HELP PROTECT CONGREGANTS AND STUDENTS FROM PROTESTS INTENDED TO HARASS OR INTIMIDATE, AND IT IS BEING WIDELY DESCRIBED BY COMMUNITY LEADERS AS THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL PIECE OF LEGISLATION FOR JEWISH NEW YORKERS IN RECENT MEMORY.

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he origins of the bill trace back to an immediate and urgent response following the November Park East Synagogue incident. Senator Sutton, Joey Saban, and Eddie Esses immediately convened a meeting

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in Sam’s office to confront the question of what meaningful protections could be put in place. Out of that initial discussion came the decision to draft and introduce what would become the buffer zone legislation.

From that point forward, the process was defined by seven months of intense behind-the-scenes work. Senator Sutton and Joey Saban engaged in a relentless schedule of meetings with Senate leadership, Assembly counterparts, staff, and stakeholders across government. Throughout the process, there were many setbacks, shifting dynamics, and difficult negotiations. At various points, the legislation appeared stalled or uncertain, only to be revived again through persistent advocacy and renewed negotiations.

A critical moment came when Governor Hochul chose to personally adopt the legislation as part of her executive budget proposal. The Governor not only embraced the bill, but actively fought for its inclusion, elevating it within the broader budget negotiations. Senator Sutton was told directly by Governor Hochul that the issue was a “red line” priority for her, underscoring the level of commitment behind ensuring its passage.

This moment highlights the extraordinary role our community’s increased civic participation has had in making major change. In particular, it highlights the incredible impact that the election of Senator Sutton has truly made.

This achievement demonstrates what becomes possible when a community organizes, votes, and places trust in one of its own to carry its voice into the halls of power. The passage of the buffer zone legislation is the direct result of that engagement, illustrating how sustained participation translated into tangible policy outcomes.

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Significant credit deserves to be given to key legislative partners who helped navigate the bill through both chambers. Assemblymember Simcha Eichenstein served as Senator Sutton’s negotiating counterpart in the Assembly.

He, along with the full Jewish delegation in the Assembly, helped guide the legislation through negotiations, strengthening the bill significantly. Assemblymember Micah Lasher, the original Assembly sponsor of the bill alongside Sutton, played a foundational role in shaping and advancing the legislation from its earliest stages.

Activism on the ground played a key role as well. The consistent and vocal activism of Abie Hamra was critical, whose online petition and sustained advocacy rallied the public in favor of the idea of buffer zones. After the bill was introduced, UJA-Federation of New York coalesced support among elected officials and interfaith leaders across New York State and coordinated a major online campaign to increase support in both chambers of state government.

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Ultimately, the passage of the buffer bill is both a policy victory and a broader civic lesson. It reflects what can be achieved when we as a community move beyond concern and into action by voting, organizing, and engaging directly in the political process. If this level of participation and engagement can yield such significant results, then just imagine what even greater achievements are within reach.

The message that emerges from this victory is clear: when the community shows up, organizes, and participates fully in civic life, it has the power to shape history and deliver meaningful change for generations to come. 

Eddie Esses has been civically engaged in the community for many years, alongside Joey Saban. He is an active board member of the SCF, senior advisor to Senator Sutton, and owns multiple retail franchise stores.

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BRIDGE LINX THERAPY The Deal community resource for school-based therapy and support

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ridge Linx is an organization that partners with community mainstream schools to offer therapy and support to children to help them thrive. Bridge Linx Therapy Center offers speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social behavior therapy in specially designed rooms in mainstream schools. We assist children so that they will receive the support they need to succeed and thrive in their everyday lives and activities.

Bridge Linx currently serves over 200 students weekly through its unique nonprofit therapy model, which offers scholarships for those in need. Our experienced, professional team offers a high-quality, individualized therapy program, partnering with principals, teachers, and parents.

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always the same. They told me, “Sammy is a bright boy, but he struggles in class.” They told me he appears to listen, but when asked to respond to a question, his answers are incorrect and his notes are disorganized. Sammy was leaving out important information and therefore not performing well on tests.

I remember turning to my husband with tears streaming down and asking, “What are we doing wrong? No amount of studying seems to help our son.” As a mother, I saw the disappointment in Sammy’s eyes when he came home with another bad grade. When he would cry in frustration, I sometimes cried with him. Finally, Bridge Linx was able to give him the proper support that he so desperately needed.

After the first phone call with Bridge Linx, I was immediately put at ease. They set up a meeting to have Sammy evaluated. The Bridge team of therapists sent me to an audiologist to get further information. Finally, we had a diagnosis.

My son had difficulty with auditory processing. Within a few short weeks, he was able to implement the strategies taught to him by his speech therapist to actively listen.

He showed a major improvement in his notes. In therapy, they worked on following directions, responding to questions, listening, and retelling stories. I can’t begin to tell you what a difference it has made. I will never forget the day Sammy came home with the highest grade on his test! Tears once again filled my eyes. This time, they were tears of happiness and joy. My son was on his way to academic success!

PARTNERING WITH BRIDGE LINX THE TEACHER’S POINT OF VIEW As a teacher of a mainstream class, students present many different challenges in the classroom. As an instructor, I need to take the number of students I teach and my limited resources into account. I do my best to help each student succeed. That has its own challenges. Partnering

with Bridge Linx Therapy Center has made a tremendous difference in my ability to help my students.

Bridge Linx evaluates the students to assess the source of their issues. They then take the step of making recommendations that I can immediately implement in the classroom. I have seen amazing results from the therapy and partnership with Bridge Linx. Most of all, I feel empowered having a resource of professionals to turn to for help and advice.

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A THERAPIST’S POINT OF VIEW Working as an occupational therapist for Bridge Linx in our community school, it is so gratifying and inspiring to see the progress and growth coming from our students. It is clear that there is a team approach which includes input from the teachers and therapists, as well as communication with the parents, creating and implementing goals which make a real impact on the students. The quality of the therapists and the treatment delivery model truly develop a well-rounded student.

BRIDGE LINX: WE’RE HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY Bridge Linx provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social behavior therapy. Listed below are examples of specific goals that each therapy targets.

SPEECH THERAPY Auditory processing • Expressive language • Articulation • Following directions • Listening comprehension skills • Language skills OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Sensory integration • Fine motor strengthening • Motor coordination • Hand-eye coordination • Core strengthening • Body awareness SOCIAL BEHAVIOR Positive self-image • Communication skills • Emotional regulation • Executive function skills

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At Bridge Linx, we believe in the potential of every child. Please help us help them. Please call our office at (732) 493-3670 to see how Bridge Linx can help you. 

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LIVING FOR OUR WHY IN CONVERSATION WITH RACHEL GOLDBERG-POLIN AND JOHN POLIN AT MDYHS MAGEN DAVID YESHIVAH HIGH SCHOOL HAD THE PROFOUND PRIVILEGE OF WELCOMING RACHEL GOLDBERG-POLIN AND JON POLIN FOR A POWERFUL AND DEEPLY MOVING CONVERSATION ABOUT GRIEF, RESILIENCE, FAITH, AND THE ENDURING LEGACY OF THEIR SON, HERSH GOLDBERG-POLIN Z”L.

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houghtfully moderated by juniors Sandra Sassoon and Jason Waknin, the discussion explored themes from Rachel’s book, When We See You Again, including navigating “the before” and “the after,” finding purpose through pain, and the ways our Jewish heritage sustains us through life’s greatest challenges. Jon reflected on his experiences meeting Jewish communities around the world over the past many months, while Rachel shared how Shabbat continues to anchor her and how the tape she wore each day, marked with the number of days the hostages were held captive, became a simple yet powerful symbol that allowed Jews around the world to carry the hostages with them wherever they went.

Introduced by Rabbi Eli Mansour and Mrs. Stefanie Cohen, who spoke movingly about how Rachel’s book helped guide her own grief journey following the loss of her brother, Sammy Harari, HY”D, the program resonated deeply with everyone in attendance.

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Rachel explained that she chooses to speak to students because she believes they are the generation that will carry these lessons forward. She encouraged our students to place these messages “in their pocket” and draw upon them as they navigate the challenges, complexities, and realities of the current climate facing the Jewish people. Her message was both timeless and urgent: everything we need can be found within our beautiful heritage, and it is our responsibility to carry those values with us wherever we go.

In one of the most powerful moments of the afternoon, Rachel thanked the audience for carrying “a molecule” of their family’s pain and for standing with them throughout this unimaginable journey. Her words reminded us that even the smallest acts of empathy, solidarity, and remembrance matter.

It was a special honor to host Rachel and Jon at MDYHS, and we extend our sincere gratitude to Ricky Novick for helping make this meaningful visit possible. May Hersh’s legacy continue to inspire us to live with purpose, resilience, and faith, and to always live for our why.  26 JEWISH IMAGE JULY 2026

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DSN PARTNERS WITH LOCAL EMERGENCY ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING SMILES TO JERSEY SHORE YOUTH ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, JERSEY SHORE FAMILIES GATHERED FOR AN EXCITING TOUCH-A-TRUCK EXPERIENCE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN AGES ZERO TO SIX, CREATING A MEMORABLE AFTERNOON FILLED WITH FUN, LEARNING, AND APPRECIATION FOR THE COMMUNITY HEROES WHO KEEP OUR NEIGHBORHOODS SAFE.

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he event was organized by DSN Youth Director Frieda Shamah, who emphasized the organization’s gratitude for local emergency personnel. “We are incredibly grateful to the police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and first aid volunteers who work tirelessly to protect our community every day of the year. We wanted our children to have the opportunity to meet these heroes, learn about what they do, and develop an appreciation for their service.”

With beautiful weather and endless excitement, children spent the afternoon exploring an impressive lineup of vehicles. They climbed aboard a fire truck, checked out a police car, toured ambulances from Hatzalah and Deal First Aid, and even got a firsthand look at a Seman Tov school bus. Each stop offered new discoveries, hands-on experiences, and plenty of smiles.

One of the afternoon’s highlights was the opportunity for children to interact with local firefighters and police, who generously spent time answering questions, handing out high-fives, and creating lasting memories for our youngest guests. Their warmth and engagement reflected the strong partnership and mutual respect that DSN enjoys with local emergency service organizations throughout the community.

The fun extended far beyond the vehicles. Families enjoyed delicious pizza and noodles generously provided

by La Riva, followed by complimentary ice cream from the ice cream truck, a crowd favorite among children and parents alike. The joy on everyone’s faces spoke volumes about the success of the event.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the DSN Beach Club, the afternoon featured perfect weather and an atmosphere filled with laughter, friendship, and community spirit.

Children ran from vehicle to vehicle, enjoyed time with friends, and created memories that will last long after the summer season.

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dren and parents themselves. Sarah Mamiye, daughter of Brenda Mamiye, shared, “It was the best day ever! I had so much fun and loved getting ice cream and going in the fire truck.” Parents echoed that enthusiasm. Shelly Saka said, “My kids had the best time. They look forward to Touch-ATruck every year!” Frieda Kassin added, “Touch-A-Truck is a DSN highlight. I love seeing how excited the children are as they run around with their friends and, of course, enjoy the ice cream truck.”

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Seeing the wonder, excitement, and happiness on the faces of the children reminded everyone why Touch-A-Truck remains one of DSN’s most cherished traditions. From the flashing lights and impressive vehicles to the delicious food, ice cream, and beautiful beach club setting, this year’s event was truly one for the books.

Sammy Sitt, DSN’s executive director, summarized the good feelings. “DSN extends its sincere appreciation to all the police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, first aid volunteers, and all the other volunteers whose participation helped make this year’s event such a tremendous success.

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YOUR CHILDREN WILL INHERIT MORE THAN YOUR MONEY THE WEALTH TRANSFER NO ONE TALKS ABOUT ARI BAUM, CFP®

MOST PEOPLE THINK OF WEALTH TRANSFER AS A FINANCIAL EVENT. THEY THINK ABOUT INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS, REAL ESTATE, TRUSTS, AND TAX STRATEGIES. THOSE THINGS MATTER. BUT AFTER NEARLY THREE DECADES OF HELPING FAMILIES BUILD, PRESERVE, AND TRANSFER WEALTH, I HAVE COME TO BELIEVE THAT THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS PASSED FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT OFTEN HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH MONEY. THEY ARE THE VALUES, HABITS, AND LESSONS THAT MADE THE WEALTH POSSIBLE IN THE FIRST PLACE.

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few weeks ago, I was out on a long training ride preparing for an upcoming race. Somewhere during the ride, my thoughts drifted from power numbers and pacing strategies to a conversation I had with a client earlier that week. The client had done everything right. He built a successful business, accumulated significant assets, and had updated estate planning documents. From the outside, it looked like the perfect financial picture. Then I asked a simple question. “What do you hope your children inherit from you besides your money?” The room became quiet.

THE FINISH LINE IS NOT THE STORY One of the reasons I love endurance sports is that they reveal an important truth about success. People see the finish line. They don’t see the preparation. They don’t see the 5:00 a.m. alarms, the workouts completed in the dark, in the rain, or in the cold, when the motivation never

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showed up but commitment did. They don’t see the days when progress felt slow and the temptation to quit felt real.

What spectators celebrate on race day is simply the visible result of thousands of decisions made long before the event began. Family wealth often works the same way.

When people look at a successful family, they see the outcome. They see the investment portfolio, the business, the vacation home, or the financial security. What they rarely see are the decades of sacrifice, disciplined decisionmaking, calculated risks, and consistent behavior that created those assets. The wealth is visible. The character that built it is not.

WHY WEALTH OFTEN DISAPPEARS One of the most surprising lessons I have learned throughout my career is that wealth is not usually lost overnight. More often, it slowly fades over time. Not because markets fail. Not because the family lacked resources. But

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because the next generation inherited assets without inheriting the knowledge and mindset required to manage them.

A child may inherit a portfolio without understanding patience. A grandchild may inherit a business without understanding sacrifice. A beneficiary may inherit opportunity without understanding responsibility. Money can be transferred with a signature. Wisdom cannot.

The habits that create wealth are usually developed over decades. They are learned through mistakes, setbacks, perseverance, and experience. When those lessons are never shared, future generations are left to figure things out on their own.

THE CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER MOST Many families spend years discussing investments but very little time discussing values. They meet with advisors.

They review statements. They update legal documents. Yet some of the most important conversations never happen.

What does money mean to our family? What responsibilities come with financial success? What opportunities should wealth create? What values do we want future generations to preserve?

The families that tend to sustain wealth across multiple generations are usually the ones willing to have these conversations. They share family stories. They talk openly about mistakes. They explain not only what they built, but how they built it. They teach stewardship instead of entitlement.

In many cases, these conversations become more valuable than the financial assets themselves because they provide context. They help younger generations understand that wealth is not simply something to enjoy. It is something to manage responsibly.

LEGACY IS BUILT EVERY DAY Many people think legacy planning begins later in life. I think it begins much earlier. Legacy is built in everyday decisions. Children watch how their parents respond to adversity. They notice how money is discussed. They observe whether success creates gratitude or entitlement. They learn from actions far more than they learn from lectures. Long 34 JEWISH IMAGE JULY 2026

before assets are transferred, examples are being set.

Whether we realize it or not, our lives are constantly teaching lessons. The question is whether those lessons are intentional. Because one day, our children and grandchildren may forget the details of our investment accounts.

They may never know the exact value of our estate. But they will remember how we lived.

YOUR GREATEST INHERITANCE At the end of that client meeting, after a few moments of reflection, he finally answered my question. He didn’t mention his business. He didn’t mention his portfolio. He didn’t mention a dollar amount. Instead, he said: “I hope they inherit the work ethic that built it all.” I have thought about that answer many times since.

One day, your family may inherit your assets. They may inherit your home, your investments, your business interests, and your financial resources. But they will also inherit something much more powerful. They will inherit your example.

The most successful family legacies are not measured solely by the dollars that change hands. They are measured by whether the wisdom, discipline, character, and values that created those dollars continue to influence future generations.

Because true wealth is not measured by what passes from one generation to the next. It is measured by what continues long after the transfer is complete.  This article is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, or investment advice. Estate planning strategies should be reviewed with qualified legal, tax, and financial professionals based on your individual circumstances.

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I also take tremendous pride in the professionals who make up our clinical team. I have worked hard to recruit, train, and mentor therapists who have achieved advanced levels of expertise and who have played significant roles in supervising and supporting professionals throughout our community. Their knowledge and experience contribute to a level of service that is both comprehensive and highly individualized.

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It is also the inspiration behind the Mental Wellness Division, which brings together our counseling, psychiatric, educational, and community support services under one banner. The transition from "Mental Health" to Mental Wellness reflects a broader, more hopeful vision of care. While mental health is often associated with illness or crisis, mental wellness speaks to something that belongs to all of us. It is about building resilience, strengthening emotional well-being, fostering connection, and helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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Today, all of our programs are united under one umbrella, creating a seamless pathway to support for individuals and families throughout our community.

Whether someone is seeking counseling, psychiatric care, support groups, educational resources, school-based services, or specialized trauma support, they can find it all in one place.

At the heart of this effort is our state-of-the-art Counseling Center, one of the most comprehensive mental wellness resources in the region. With a team of

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We believe some of the most important work happens before a crisis occurs. Prevention and education are essential parts of emotional well-being, and we are committed to helping individuals and families develop the tools they need to navigate life's challenges with confidence. Through educational programs, workshops, community outreach, and support groups, we help create a culture where mental wellness is openly discussed, understood, and prioritized.

Our School Satellite Clinic brings support directly to students, helping young people build healthy coping skills and emotional resilience in environments where they already learn and grow. We offer support groups that connect people with others who share similar experiences, including working mothers seeking community and encouragement while balancing the demands of modern life.

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“Every dollar you give to Colel Chabad, every check you write, is spent beautifully,” Albert says. “It’s going where it needs to go.”

Nona’s Kitchen is one story among thousands. Founded in 1788, Colel Chabad is Israel’s oldest continuously operating charity, and it now supports 42,000 families through monthly food assistance. As sirens sounded across Israel throughout the year, that same network reached the most vulnerable within days, delivering hot meals to thousands of homebound Holocaust survivors and turning empty daycare centers in sixteen cities into overnight shelters where elderly residents could eat, rest, and feel safe.

Many families in the Syrian community first met Colel Chabad through Pantry Packers, where volunteers pack essentials for families and seniors throughout Israel. The work is simple, and its impact is lasting. Few say it better than Eli Braha of West Long Branch, who packed food there for his Bar Mitzvah project. “Don’t be afraid to raise money.

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That is what Thursday, July 30, is really about. The music and the energy fill one beautiful evening, but the impact is felt far beyond it, in the home of an elderly person receiving a hot meal, in the kitchen of a family that now has food for Shabbat, in the heart of a widow who feels remembered, and in the life of a child who feels cared for.

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he never came family home. The pain was home. For the rest simply too great. of his life, my father He remembered being carried that conpushed backward in school versation with him. Not because it was easier for because anyone blamed those making decisions. him. Not because he was A child in more ordinary responsible. He was only circumstances might have a child. Yet grief does not had someone fighting for always obey reason. Long him. My father was growing after he became a husup in a home still reeling band, a father, a grandfafrom loss, and there was ther, a businessman, and simply no one available to eventually the patriarch of advocate on his behalf. The a large family, that memexperience stayed with him. ory remained one of the Not because it made him deepest sorrows of his life. bitter. Because it taught him In many ways, the operasomething about human tion ended his childhood. dignity.

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As the eldest child, he suddenly felt responsible not only Many people emerge from hardship hardened. My father for himself but also for his younger siblings: Sophie (Ballas), emerged from hardship determined to build. He left Beirut Esther (Aghai) a”h, Allegra (Aboud) a”h, Albert, and David. and arrived in Montreal in 1967, carrying very little in the The absence of his mother created a void that could never material sense but possessing the qualities that would come truly be filled. His grandmother, overwhelmed by grief after to define his life: courage, intelligence, faith, humor, and losing her daughter, could barely bring herself to enter the a work ethic that did not know how to quit. Like so many

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immigrants of his generation, he did not arrive to comfort.

He arrived to possibility. Whatever future he would have, he would have to build himself.

It was in Montreal that he met my mother, Gladys, who came from a family of Egyptian descent and had arrived through Milan, Italy. From the day he met her, he was completely taken with her. I do not know the details of how he proposed, but I know the more important truth: he was madly in love with her from the beginning.

For fifty-seven years, he treated her like the queen he believed she was. He loved dressing her beautifully, adorning her with diamonds and jewelry, and taking pride in the life they built together. But the deeper beauty of their marriage was not found in the jewelry he gave her. It was found in the loyalty, partnership, respect, and devotion that carried them through every chapter of life.

Together they built a family. Their eldest child was Morris, followed by me, Linda, and later their twin daughters, Cara and Edna. My father loved the surprise of twins.

To him, it was not double the responsibility; it was double the fun and double the blessings. He was a father who loved deeply, laughed easily, and made his children feel that family was the center of the world.

The early years in Montreal were not easy. One story remained part of our family’s foundation. Morris was still a newborn baby when my mother called my father and told him there was no money left to buy milk. For a young husband and father desperate to provide, it was heartbreaking.

That day, my father turned to Hashem, in his own words. My father poured out his heart and prayed. He asked G-D not to punish his innocent wife and child. He begged for help.

When he finished praying, he noticed a jewelry store nearby. Carrying merchandise that had sat unsold for some time, he decided to try one more door. The owner purchased everything. My father never forgot that moment, not because of the sale itself, but because to him it confirmed something he always believed: prayer matters.

In Arabic, prayer is sali, and for my father, sali was not a side part of life. It was the rhythm of life. He knew his prayers by heart. He prayed faithfully, wrapped tefillin, went to synagogue, and taught us that a Jew speaks to Hashem not only in crisis, but constantly.

From that modest beginning, he built a successful jewelry business. What started in 1967 eventually grew into Importex and David Edouard, a respected family enterprise with an atelier, more than twenty employees, and a clientele that included prominent figures and celebrities. Yet the true story was never simply that he succeeded. It was how he succeeded. He built through hard work, perseverance, intelligence, and integrity.

He was brilliant despite limited formal education. The same boy who had been pushed back in school later taught himself English, French, and Chinese, in addition to Arabic and Hebrew. His mind was vast. He loved history and

Shlomo Salim Argalgi, a’h, top left, pictured with his siblings in Beirut, Lebanon, Sophie Ballas, Esther Aghai, a’h, Allegra Abboud, a’h, David Argalgi, and Albert Argalgi

had the memory of an intellectual. He could speak about politics, ancient civilizations, Lebanese Jewish history, world events, and almost any subject with depth and confidence.

He was self-taught, but never uneducated. He learned from life, from people, from business, from travel, and from an endless curiosity about the world Hashem created.

His honesty was legendary. In the early years of business, a supplier named Plotkin mistakenly sent him a hundred more pearls than he had ordered. Money was tight.

Every item mattered. No one would have known if he had remained silent. But my father could not live that way. He immediately called Mr. Plotkin and told him there had been a mistake. The extra pearls were returned.

Years later, a Muslim businessman accidentally left behind a very valuable bag of gold in my father’s office.

Again, no one else knew. Again, no one would have questioned him had he said nothing. But my father contacted the owner and returned everything.

The detail matters because it shows that his integrity was not selective. He did not have one standard for those close to him and another for strangers. He did not have one standard for Jews and another for non-Jews. He had one standard for himself: do what is right. That was why dishonesty wounded him so deeply.

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At one point, a worker whom he had trusted and at it. He lived with gratitude, and his gratitude was contatreated like family called him “Baba,” father. My father, with gious. his generous heart, believed in him. When that trust was Even his face carried something unforgettable. His eyes abused and the man stole from him, the pain was not only were green with striking flecks of gold and yellow, eyes that financial. What hurt most was the betrayal. Money could be people remembered long after meeting him. When friends replaced. Trust could not. from his youth later saw me, they would stop and say how My father hated injustice because he had experienced it. unbelievable it was that I looked so much like him. I used He understood what it meant to be vulnerable, overlooked, to hear those comments and smile. Today, they feel like and taken advantage of. He taught us that a person’s word another form of inheritance, not only resemblance, but should mean something. He taught us not to look away when connection. something is wrong. That lesson became part of me.

By the time illness entered his life in a serious way, One story from his travels captures his soul perhaps my father had already built more than a business. He had better than anything else. built a home, a family, a While traveling through reputation, a name, and Bulgaria, he encouna way of living. He had tered a man stranded in a taught us that faith matremote area who despertered, that honesty matately needed a ride. The tered, that family mattered, man offered to pay him. that prayer mattered, and My father refused. He told that every human being him, in essence, “I don’t had to answer for the way want your money. I am he treated others. Then Jewish. One day, if a Jew came the stroke. is ever in need, rememFourteen years before ber this moment and help his passing, my father’s him.” That was my father. life changed in an instant.

He did not think only He suffered a devastating about himself. He thought stroke. The prognosis was about the Jewish people, not discouraging. It was about the image of a Jew devastating. The doctors in the world, and about did not tell us he might kindness as something that never recover. They told could ripple forward long us he would not. We were after the original act was told in no uncertain terms forgotten. For all of his that he would never eat seriousness, integrity, and normally again. He would responsibility, he was also never drink. He would one of the most joyful peonever swallow. He would ple one could ever meet. never walk. He would Shlomo and Gladys Kerub Argalgi on their wedding day.

Everything with him never talk. became an experience. A There was no optisimple trip to the grocery store became an outing. A visit mism. There was no encouragement. There was no expecto our favorite chocolate shop in Montreal felt like an tation that he would ever return to the life he had known. adventure. He danced. He joked. He smiled easily. He had But by that point, our family was already deeply rooted in a sharp wit and a hilarious personality. People loved being faith. We respected the doctors. Their responsibility was to around him because he made life feel bigger, brighter, and tell us what medicine could see. Our responsibility was to more alive. do everything within our power and place the rest in the He also had an extraordinary sense of wonder. hands of Hashem.

Everyone who knew him knew his phrase: “Subhan Allah.”

At the center of that effort was my brother Morris.

He would say it when looking at a beautiful fruit, the sky, Refusing to accept that nothing more could be done, Morris the sun, or anything in nature that moved him. In English, it realized the head surgeon spoke Arabic. The doctor did expressed his awe at Hashem’s greatness. He saw creation not know that Morris was Jewish. Speaking to him in fluent and wanted us to see it too. He did not simply eat fruit; he Arabic, he pleaded with him to reconsider and give our admired it. He did not simply notice the rain; he marveled father a chance. Eventually, the surgery was performed.

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What followed left an impression not only on our family classes in Arabic and to Rabbi Eli Mansour. Torah classes but on many of the medical professionals who witnessed it. played constantly in the background of his life. Learning The man who was not expected to swallow swallowed. brought him joy. Prayer brought him comfort. Growth never The man who was not expected to eat ate. The man who stopped. was not expected to drink drank. The man who was not Even when walking became painful, he made every expected to speak spoke. The man who was not expected effort to attend synagogue. Community members later told to walk walked. One prediction after another fell away. My us how inspiring it was to see him slowly make his way father fought. Our family prayed. And Hashem carried the forward, one determined step at a time. What many people rest. The recovery was extraordinary. would have viewed as an excuse became an opportunity for Several members of the medical team who had openly him to demonstrate commitment. Prayer had sustained him identified themselves as atheists witnessed what unfolded when there was no money for milk. Prayer sustained him over the following months. By the time my father left the hos- through recovery. Prayer sustained him until the very end. pital, some of those same The final eleven individuals openly acknowlmonths of his life revealed edged that the experience the values he had spent had changed the way they decades teaching. My viewed the world. mother, Gladys, rarely left After the successful surhis side. For fifty-seven gery, but before his remarkyears, they had built a life able recovery, I asked my together. Through sucfather to strengthen his comcess and hardship, health mitment to Shabbat. He was and illness, she remained already a believing Jew who devoted to him. During prayed faithfully, attended those eleven months, she synagogue, wrapped tefillin, was there day after day, and maintained a kosher morning until night. It home. But Judaism teaches was impossible to witness that growth never ends, and without being moved.

I believed that strengthening Yet perhaps the most Shabbat would bring addiremarkable thing about tional blessing into his life. those months was not I drafted a simple commitsimply her devotion. It ment and asked him to sign was how many people it. He did. showed up. My father was What happened next rarely alone. If my mother became one of those things was not there, one of Salim and Gladys Argalgi with their son Morris at his brit our family would never stop his children was. If one milah. In the center is my father’s sister, Sophie Ballas. marveling at. My father lived of his children was not another fourteen years. there, a grandchild was.

Fourteen. Twice seven.

Family members rotated Seven is the number that represents Shabbat, the day that constantly around him. People prayed. People hoped. reminds us every week that the world has a Creator and that People fought for him. our lives have purpose beyond ourselves.

In many ways, those months revealed the culture my We do not pretend to understand Heaven’s calcula- parents had spent a lifetime creating. For decades, my tions, nor do we claim to know why one person receives paternal grandfather had lived in our home. Caring for one blessing and another receives something different. But elderly parents was never viewed as a burden. It was simas a family, we could not help but see those fourteen years ply what family did. We learned that lesson not through as a remarkable gift. Years filled with Torah. Years filled with speeches but through observation. grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Years filled with Years later, when my father’s health declined, we found family celebrations. Years filled with opportunities to con- ourselves following the example our parents had set. Today tinue serving Hashem. Those years were not simply added I see that same devotion reflected in the way children, time. They were added purpose. grandchildren, nieces, and nephews continue caring for my As he grew older, his commitment to Torah deepened mother. Values are rarely taught through lectures. They are even further. He loved listening to Rabbi Uri Lati’s Torah taught through example.

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Shlomo Salim Argalgi with his wife, his son Morris, and his daughter Linda, the author, before the birth of the twins.

Even in the hospital, my father’s legacy continued to ripple outward. During his hospitalization, Morris became friendly with a nearby family facing a heartbreaking situation. After the passing of a Jewish woman, it became clear that her family lacked the means for a proper Jewish burial and was considering cremation. Morris could not allow that to happen. He made calls. He connected people. He helped secure support and resources. Through his efforts, she received a proper Jewish burial.

To me, that story belongs in my father’s story. Because children are part of a parent’s legacy. The kindness my brother showed did not appear out of nowhere. It was planted decades earlier by the values our parents lived every day.

Several months before my father’s passing, around Hanukkah, I received a gift that I will carry with me forever.

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My father was still cognizant. Still aware. Still present. I sat beside him and said everything I needed to say. I thanked him for the sacrifices I had only come to understand as an adult. I thanked him for his kindness, his guidance, his generosity, and his example. I apologized for moments when I may have taken him for granted, as children sometimes do.

Most importantly, I told him how deeply I loved him.

Tears filled his eyes. He puckered his lips and kissed me. Then he squeezed my hand. He heard everything, and he understood. That moment gave me a kind of peace many people never receive. I left knowing I had said everything. And I left knowing he had heard it.

When the time finally came for him to leave this world, he did so surrounded by family and accompanied by something he loved deeply. A Torah class was playing in his room. The same Torah that had guided him. The same

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A treasured family photograph from the wedding of Sarah Sadacka and David Haddad. Seated in the center is Shlomo Salim Argalgi, z’l, the beloved patriarch.

Torah that had comforted him. The same Torah that had become increasingly central to his life.

At his funeral, a respected dayan, rabbinic judge, remarked that, because of his role, he had to be careful about the words he used. He could not simply say something nice because the moment called for it. Then he described my father as a zaken kasher v’shalem, an upright and complete elder. Those words brought our family enormous comfort because they captured exactly who he was.

Not a perfect man. A good man. An honest man. A man whose word meant something. A man who loved his wife. A man who loved his children. A man who loved Hashem. A man who loved the Jewish people.

Today, when people speak about my father’s accomplishments, they often mention the business he built, the employees he supported, the languages he taught himself, and the success he achieved. Those accomplishments mattered. But they were not his greatest achievement. His greatest achievement was the family he built.

The thirteen-year-old orphan from Beirut who once felt he had no one to advocate for him left this world surrounded by generations who would do anything for him. Children.

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Grandchildren. Great-grandchildren. People committed to Torah and mitzvot, commandments. People who value honesty because he valued honesty. People who care for family because he cared for family. People who stand up against injustice because he stood up against injustice.

Those are the true jewels he leaves behind. Far more precious than any diamond that ever passed through his hands. He spent a lifetime building them. And through them, his legacy continues to shine.

May the memory of Shlomo Salim Argalgi forever be a blessing, and may his neshamah, soul, continue to have an aliyah, spiritual elevation, through the Torah, mitzvot, kindness, faith, and family devotion carried forward by the generations who proudly call him their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  Linda Argalgi Sadacka is a writer, speaker, and community advocate. She is the founder of Chasdei David, host of The Silent Revolution podcast, and creator of the Shabbat 250 initiative. In 2022, she was honored as a Woman of Distinction by New York State Senator Simcha Felder. Follow her on Instagram and X: @ LindaAdvocate.

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MOST OF US PASS A MEZUZAH MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. WE TOUCH IT. WE KISS IT. WE MOVE ON. FOR MANY PEOPLE, IT HAS BECOME ALMOST AUTOMATIC. WE KNOW IT’S IMPORTANT. WE KNOW IT’S JEWISH. WE KNOW IT’S CONNECTED TO PROTECTION AND BLESSING. STILL, WE MAY NOT ALWAYS THINK ABOUT WHY.

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ave you ever stopped to ask why the mezuzah is specifically placed on a doorway? Not on the dining room table. Not on the refrigerator. Not on the couch where we spend our evenings. The Torah places it on a threshold. A transition point. A place where one environment ends and another begins. And perhaps that’s exactly the point.

The mezuzah is less about the room you’re entering and more about the person entering it. Think about the average day. You leave your home in the morning. You head into the world of meetings, deadlines, decisions, traffic, responsibilities, and pressure. You’re doing your best to provide for your family. You’re building. You’re solving.

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You’re carrying a lot. As you walk out the door and touch the mezuzah, perhaps there is a quiet message hidden in that moment. “Hashem, I’m going out into the world. I’ll do my part. I’ll work hard. I’ll do my hishtadlut, personal effort.

But I’m leaving behind the people I love. Protect this home.

Protect my family. Protect what matters most.”

Then the day begins. Hours later, you come back.

Maybe the deal didn’t go as planned. Maybe the client was difficult. Maybe the traffic was terrible. Maybe you’re exhausted. Maybe you’re carrying frustrations no one else can see. Then you reach the doorway again. And the mezuzah asks a different question. Not, “How was your day?” Not, “How much money did you make?” Not, “Did

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everything go according to plan?” The question is: Who is about to walk through this door?

Is it the stressed version of you? The distracted version?

The angry version? The exhausted version? Or is it the husband, father, mother, friend, and servant of Hashem that your family has been waiting for?

Most of us spend a great deal of time thinking about what we’re walking into. The meeting. The conversation.

The challenge. The opportunity. The mezuzah reminds us to think about something else. What are we bringing into the room? The mezuzah isn’t there to protect the room... it’s there to transform the person walking through the doorway.

Because every room is affected by the person who enters it. A father brings something into a room. A husband brings something into a room. A mother brings something into a room. A leader brings something into a room. The question isn’t whether you’re bringing something. The question is what you’re bringing.

A calm person changes a room. A grateful person changes a room. An encouraging person changes a room.

A reactive person changes a room too. So does a distracted one. The ancient sages teach that one of the highest levels a person can reach is to move beyond constantly asking, “What can I get?” and begin asking, “What can I give?”

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the room, ask a second question: How did I serve? How did I show up? What did I leave behind? Did I leave encouragement? Patience? Kindness? Presence? Or did I leave tension, frustration, and negativity?

The mezuzah becomes more than a symbol. It becomes a reset. A pause button. A reminder that every doorway is an opportunity to choose who we want to be. The truth is that most of us don’t need another productivity system. We don’t need another app. We don’t need another life hack.

We need reminders. We need moments that interrupt autopilot. We need something that helps us remember what matters before we walk into the next room. That’s exactly what the mezuzah offers. Not once a year. Not once a month. But every single day.

The next time you touch the mezuzah, pause for a moment. Ask yourself: What am I bringing into this room?

Because the mezuzah isn’t asking what’s on the other side of the door. It’s asking who is about to walk through it. 

Jeff Sitt is a Business & Life Strategist, speaker, and author who helps individuals and business leaders move from stress, reactivity, and overwhelm to greater clarity, focus, and purpose. Drawing from decades of business experience, mindfulness practices, and practical Torah-based wisdom, he combines mindset, emotional awareness, and actionable tools to help people perform better at work and in life.

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Allenhurst offers the best of both worlds. On the east side of town, our beautiful beachfront and Club provide ato classic shore experience.

On the west side, Deal events, Lake offers opportunities We looking forward to another exciting summer filled with community events, including WeBeach are are looking forward another exciting summer filled with community including our our for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and enjoying our ADA-compliant dock and waterfront park.

Residents weekly Farmers Market, Allenhurst Carnival, Italian-themed Coffee & Cars Show, National Night weekly Farmers Market, Allenhurst Carnival, Italian-themed Coffee & Cars Show, National Night and visitors can also enjoy ourContest, pickleball courts, and we are about continued improvements Out, Beach Illumination, Fishing Contest, and Movie Nights on the Beach.

These events bring Out, Beach Illumination, Fishing and Movie Nights on excited the Beach.

These events bring toneighbors, our parks, including a new sunshade and sensory playthe equipment designed to our public families, friends together while showcasing the unique charm of make our community. neighbors, families, andand friends together while showcasing unique charm of our community. spaces welcoming and accessible for everyone. pleased to welcome addition a Hatzalah ambulance stationed in Allenhurst, We We are are alsoalso pleased to welcome the the addition of aof Hatzalah ambulance stationed in Allenhurst, We are forward toemergency anotherresponse exciting summer filled with community events, including helping to provide rapid response enhanced service to our community helping to looking provide rapid emergency andand enhanced service to our community andandour weekly Farmers Market, Allenhurst Carnival, Italian-themed Coffee & Cars Show, National Night neighboring towns. neighboring towns.

Out, Beach Illumination, Fishing Contest, and Movie Nights on the Beach. These events bring neighbors, families, and friends together while showcasing the unique charm of our community.

As you enjoy summer, please remember safety remains a priority.

Unless otherwise As you enjoy the the summer, please remember thatthat safety remains a priority.

Unless otherwise posted, all Borough streets have a speed ofmiles 25 miles hour.

Norwood Avenue remains posted, all Borough streets have a speed limitlimit of 25 per per hour.

Norwood Avenue remains 35 35 We areper alsohour. pleased to welcome thethat addition of a surrounding Hatzalahcommunities ambulance stationed in Allenhurst, miles Please also be aware that many communities have reduced miles per hour.

Please also be aware many surrounding have reduced locallocal helping to provide rapid response andLogan enhanced service to our community roadway speeds tomiles 25 emergency miles hour, including Road and Wickapecko Road inand Ocean roadway speeds to 25 per per hour, including Logan Road and Wickapecko Road in Ocean neighboring towns.

Township, Main Street in Asbury Park, and other neighboring shore communities.

Township, Main Street in Asbury Park, and other neighboring shore communities.

As youthe enjoy the summer, remember that safety remains a priority.

Unless otherwise With growing popularity of e-bikes, we encourage all riders to familiarize themselves With the growing popularity ofplease e-bikes, we encourage all riders to familiarize themselves withwith NewNew posted, all Borough streets have a speed limit of 25 miles per hour.

Norwood Avenue remains Jersey’s e-bike laws and safety requirements.

Please obey all posted speed limits, ride in Jersey’s e-bike laws and safety requirements. Please obey all posted speed limits, ride in the the35 miles per hour.

Please also be that surrounding communities have reduced local direction of traffic, avoid riding the wrong way on streets or sidewalks, wear reflective gear direction of traffic, avoid riding theaware wrong waymany on streets or sidewalks, andand wear reflective gear roadway speeds to 25 miles per hour, including Logan Road and Wickapecko Road in Ocean when riding at night. when riding at night.

Township, Main Street in Asbury Park, and other neighboring shore communities.

While enjoying all that Allenhurst to offer, we encourage everyone to support business While enjoying all that Allenhurst has has to offer, we encourage everyone to support our our locallocal business With the growing popularity of e-bikes, we encourage all riders to familiarize themselves with district and visit the many establishments, including our kosher establishments, that contribute to district and visit the many establishments, including our kosher establishments, that contribute toNew e-bike laws and safety Please obey all posted speed limits, ride in the the character, charm, and vitality of our community. theJersey’s character, charm, and vitality ofrequirements. our community. direction of traffic, avoid riding the wrong way on streets or sidewalks, and wear reflective gear when riding at night. family a safe, healthy, memorable summer forward to seeing We We wishwish you you andand youryour family a safe, healthy, andand memorable summer andand looklook forward to seeing around town. you you around town.

While enjoying all that Allenhurst has to offer, we encourage everyone to support our local business district and visit the many establishments, including our kosher establishments, that contribute to the character, charm, and vitality of our community.

Frieda O. Adjmi Frieda O. Adjmi Mayor, Borough of Allenhurst Mayor, Borough of Allenhurst We wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and memorable summer and look forward to seeing you around town.

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Dear Friends and Neighbors, With summer just around the corner, I'm excited to welcome you all back to Deal for another wonderful season at the shore.

There's something truly special about this time of year in our town. The beaches fill with families, the streets come alive, and we're reminded of how lucky we are to be able to share this beautiful place. Whether you're a year-round resident, or returning for the summer, we are truly glad you're here.

Deal is more than just a destination, it's a vibrant community. I encourage everyone to take care of one another, enjoy our beaches, and support our local businesses and many worthy fund-raising events as well. As our streets get busier, I also want to urge everyone to please drive with extra care. We have many young people out and about on bikes and scooters, and a little added caution goes a long way in keeping everyone safe.

To our residents, thank you for everything you do to make this town feel like home. To our visitors, we hope you relax, recharge, and enjoy your time here.

Wishing you all a safe, happy, and sunny summer.

Sincerely,

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JOHN PALLONE Mayor Dear Jewish Image Magazine readers, We welcome you back to the City of Long Branch for another great season at the Jersey Shore! Whether you are here for the summer or just for a day, Long Branch has something for you to enjoy.

Our city offers rich variety of activities and events over the summer. Our “By the Sea” concert series is on Thursdays at the Great Lawn pavilion at Beachfront North just off of McKinley St., and the Broadway Band Shell features fun entertainment on Tuesdays. On Sundays, we have our popular “Bands by the Beach” in West End Park and on the beach.

Also located in West End Park is our Farmers Market on Thursdays from 9:00am-2:00pm with a wide variety of local products, fresh produce, and tasty treats.

Long Branch has four miles of beautifully maintained beaches to enjoy. Two beaches are fully accessible.

There are several restaurants and shops right along the boardwalk, just a few steps off the sand.

As you walk along our boardwalk, you will notice that our new pier is under construction. We are excited that this long-anticipated project is progressing, and it will be open for you to enjoy in 2027.

We have many options available for recreation. Manahasset Creek Park has fields and courts, a walking path, and fitness stations. Our revitalized Jackson Woods park is a peaceful place to enjoy nature, outdoor sculptures, and a weekly nature drawing session in conjunction with our Arts & Cultural Center. You may also notice that we are building a new Health & Technology Center on Bath Ave. that includes a wellness park, complete with pickleball courts, playground, band shell, and walking paths. Our Recreation Department offers a variety of programs including five family-friendly Fun Days in various neighborhoods throughout the City. Our Arts & Cultural Center on Broadway has interesting exhibits and programs. Our new Senior Center offers evening programs open to everyone, and our Fire and History Museum recognizes city’s proud past.

Oceanfest features one of the best fireworks displays along the shore with fun for the whole family.

Stop in to our beautiful, historic Elberon Library, which has been completely renovated. If you don’t have a library card, be sure to pick one up to make the most of both our Elberon and main libraries. They offer so much more than books. Check out all the programs and special exhibits they have to share.

We also offer daily passes for Long Branch residents at our refreshing community pool on Atlantic Avenue, and both residents and non-residents may purchase season passes.

Visit our longbranch.org website for more details and to sign up for our helpful weekly “e-blast” notices to stay informed about all the latest happenings.

I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer!

Sincerely,

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Township of Ocean Dear Community Members, It’s Summertime and the Township of Ocean is extremely unique as it relates to our parks, open space, and most importantly, our recreation. We have a multitude of parks with newly updated playground equipment, a pool, outdoor tennis complex and a golf simulator building adjacent to our gorgeous William F. Larkin Golf Course.

Our pool complex is open to any member of the public. We offer discounted memberships to Township of Ocean residents. We added a splash park which is included in the pool membership for the season. One of our local establishments, Peel, will be the concessionaire once again for the 2026 season. Memberships are still available for the season so please contact us at (732) 531-2600.

Adjacent to the pool complex is the Park Avenue Tennis Center which is an indoor tennis complex. The building was constructed several years ago and has since added pickleball.

They’re open Monday through Saturday from 8am-10pm and 8am-7pm on Sunday. The outdoor tennis courts are available on a first come first serve basis unless you’re a resident.

You can make a reservation on community pass.

Our award-winning William F. Larkin Golf Course is located at 1003 Wickopecko Drive. It has undergone major renovations over the years. This course has become one of Ocean Township’s crown jewels for recreation. To schedule a tee time, please book on “golf now” or call (732) 775-3636. The golf course is open at 7:00am daily.

Adjacent to the golf course is the 10th Hole which has 4 state of the art golf bays powered

by Trackman golf technology. The outdoor patio is open daily to all golf patrons from 10am-7pm weather permitting. The patio has a 75-inch flat screen TV, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, gas fire-pit, and corn hole. To rent the entire facility, contact us at (732) 897-6191 to book your event.

So, this summer, check out our parks, pool, tennis courts, or go play 9 at William F. Larkin Golf Course and swing on by to The 10th Hole to see what the Township of Ocean has to offer!

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NEW JERSEY FUN IN THE SUN EXCITING EVENTS ALL SUMMER LONG

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THE JERSEY SHORE IN THE SUMMERTIME. WITH GREAT CONCERTS, MOVIES, FIREWORKS, AND MORE, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

ASBURY PARK MUSIC MONDAYS If you’re a music lover, don’t miss Music Mondays at Springwood Park, 126 Atkins Avenue, beginning July 1st.

ASBURY PARK LIVE! Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

A 10-week summer concert series at the 1st Avenue Green on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Lakehouse Music Academy bands open each week, followed by local musicians and bands.

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August at the Arthur Pryor Bandshell on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Weekly themes include patriotic marches, jazz, Broadway tunes, and more.

ASBURY LANES Asbury Lanes is a bowling alley, and it’s also a concert venue, featuring bands you may or may not have heard of.

It’s located at 209 4th Avenue.

ASBURY SPLASH PARK & MINI GOLF Asbury Splash Park & Mini Golf is located on the boardwalk, at 950 Ocean Avenue. It is a great place to take the kids. Enjoy cooling off at the splash park or playing 18 holes, or purchase a splash and putt pass to do both.

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NJ SANDCASTLE CONTEST ON BELMAR BEACH July 15th, 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. Crowds of competitors will convene on Belmar beach for the New Jersey Sandcastle Contest on Wednesday, July 15th, 2025. This family-favorite event draws all ages of sandcastle sculptors and spectators to 17th-19th Avenue beaches in Belmar for a day of digging and designing by the sea.

RILEY PARK SUMMER JAZZ SERIES Enjoy smooth summer nights at the Riley Park Summer Jazz Series, held every Wednesday in July and August from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the heart of Bradley Beach. For the full lineup and the latest updates, visit the Bradley Beach website.

WEDNESDAY MOVIES ON THE BEACH Bring your beach chair to 7th Avenue beach for free movie nights. Movies start at dusk, but it’s best to get there earlier to get a good spot in front of the big screen.

LONG BRANCH LONG BRANCH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Concerts run from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday Nights - Bands by the Beach at West End Park, Brighton Avenue.

Tuesday Nights - Tuesdays on Broadway at the Broadway Bandshell, 3rd Avenue and Broadway.

Thursday Nights - Thursdays by the Sea at the Great Lawn Stage, Ocean Avenue.

Visit http://www.longbranch.org for more information.

OCEAN MILE SWIM Sunday, August 2nd at 8 A.M. Pre-register on or before August 3rd. This is a one mile ocean swim. Located at 66 Centennial Drive. Racers must pick up packets between 6:30 and 7:30 A.M. Race starts at 8 A.M. WEST END FARMERS’ MARKET Thursdays 9 AM to 3 PM Celebrate summer with a weekly visit to the West End Farmers’ Market in Long Branch! This lively outdoor market at West End Park on Brighton Avenue features fresh local produce, organic goods, and community favorites like Jersey Fresh. Come enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, support local farmers, and savor the flavors of the season!

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THE BELMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY There’s always something fun to do at the Belmar Public Library, 517 10th Avenue, including toddler storytime, meditation, bridge, knitting and crocheting, Zumba and yoga. For times and to find more events visit belmarlibrary.org/events/list/.

BELMAR FARMERS MARKET Sundays through September 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pyanoe Plaza, 700 9th AvenueArea farms, artisans, and Belmar businesses offer locally sourced seasonal produce and handcrafted merchandise

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Thursday, July 2, 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM Lighting the Way to America’s 250th!

Join us at Palaia Park for kids’ activities, fireworks, and more. Palaia Park opens at 5:30 p.m PEDALING THROUGH 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN SPIRIT Friday, July 3, 9:30 a.m. - Joe Palaia Park Decorate your bike, scooter, wagon, or stroller with American flags, dress in Americana or historical costumes, and join the patriotic parade through Joe Palaia Park. This family-friendly event will feature fire trucks, awards, photo spots, prizes, and plenty of red, white, and blue fun. 

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NYC SUMMER ADVENTURES FAMILY-FRIENDLY WAYS TO EXPLORE THE CITY NEW YORK CITY OFFERS ENDLESS WAYS TO ENJOY THE SUMMER, FROM PARKS AND MUSEUMS TO ZOOS, LIBRARIES, GARDENS, WALKING TOURS, OUTDOOR MOVIES, AND INDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR HOT OR RAINY DAYS. WITH A LITTLE PLANNING, FAMILIES CAN FIND PLENTY OF OUTINGS THAT ARE FUN, WHOLESOME, AND EASY TO ENJOY.

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good summer day in the city starts with a little preparation. Do your research, check travel time and parking, and look for discount codes, family packages, free admission days, and special hours.

It is also worth checking whether a museum, zoo, garden, or attraction offers a membership, multi-location pass, or summer pass that can save money if you plan to visit more than once. Before you go, visit the website to confirm hours, schedules, ticket rules, and registration requirements. When possible, buy or reserve tickets online in advance so you can spend less time waiting in line and more time enjoying the day.

SEE ANIMALS UP CLOSE A zoo or aquarium visit is one of the easiest summer outings for families with children of all ages. The Bronx Zoo can fill a full day with animals, exhibits, walking paths, and seasonal programs. Central Park Zoo is smaller and easier to visit in a shorter afternoon, with the Tisch Children’s Zoo for younger children. Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Staten Island Zoo are also good options for a relaxed animal-focused outing. For marine life, the New York Aquarium in Coney Island is the city’s main aquarium and a favorite stop for children who love sea animals.

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SPEND THE DAY BY THE WATER Waterfront outings are one of the best parts of summer in New York. Families can walk, bike, scooter, or relax along Hudson River Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Battery Park City, or the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Governors Island feels like a mini getaway, with ferry rides, open lawns, bike rentals, Slide Hill, hammocks, public art, and harbor views. The Staten Island Ferry is another simple and free outing, with views of the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan.

BE A TOURIST FOR A DAY Sometimes the best summer outing is to enjoy New York the way visitors do. Take a ferry, rent bikes if your children are old enough, or plan a classic city day around the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Families can also walk through Battery Park, visit the SeaGlass Carousel, or explore the Lower Manhattan waterfront. For Liberty Island and Ellis Island, reserve tickets in advance and leave time for security, ferry lines, walking, and breaks. For another classic city experience, consider a weekday Broadway matinee, but check the show’s content, length, and age recommendations before buying tickets.

EXPLORE A GREAT PARK Some summer days do not need a big plan. Central Park, Prospect Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Van Cortlandt Park, Pelham Bay Park, Marine Park, Clove Lakes Park, and the Staten Island Greenbelt all give families space to walk, play, explore, and enjoy fresh air. Look for playgrounds, bike paths, nature trails, open fields, lakes, bird walks, seasonal programs, and select parks with bike rentals, boat rentals, or kayaking. In Manhattan, the Davis Center in Central Park now adds summer swimming, open play, youth programs, and family activities.

VISIT A JEWISH MUSEUM A summer outing can also be meaningful. The Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights gives children a hands-on way to learn about Jewish life, holidays, history, and values. The Museum at Eldridge Street, inside the restored Eldridge Street Synagogue, is a beautiful place to learn about Jewish immigrant history and old New York.

The Museum of Jewish Heritage is best suited for older children, teens, and adults. The Jewish Museum on Fifth Avenue presents Jewish art, culture, history, and ideas through exhibitions and public programs.

TRY A HANDS-ON MUSEUM Museums are perfect for very hot days, rainy days, or children who like to touch, build, explore, and ask questions.

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, New York Hall of Science, Queens Museum, New York Transit Museum, and Staten Island Children’s Museum all offer exhibits and activities that feel more like play than school. Children can climb through old subway cars, study the city through a giant model, experiment with science, make art, and learn through hands-on exhibits.

WALK THROUGH A GARDEN For a quieter day, visit one of the city’s gardens. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden and New York Botanical Garden offer seasonal blooms, walking paths, children’s programs, and peaceful spaces to enjoy nature. Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden on Staten Island is another strong choice, with gardens, historic buildings, walking paths, museums, and family programs. Little Island and the High Line also give families gardens, city views, public art, and fresh air in a more urban setting.

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CATCH A FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM NYC Parks offers free and low-cost family programs throughout the summer, including nature walks, sports activities, arts programs, outdoor movies, concerts, and children’s events. The Urban Park Rangers lead programs about wildlife, trees, birds, insects, astronomy, local history, and the city’s natural spaces. Bryant Park, Riverside Park, Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Governors Island, and other public spaces also offer summer performances and family activities. Check times carefully, since some events take place in the evening.

GO ON A WALKING TOUR Walking tours can make the city feel new again, especially with older children and teens. Look for daytime tours focused on history, architecture, parks, bridges, Jewish history, or neighborhood stories. Good family options include the Lower East Side, Central Park, Brooklyn Heights, Governors Island, the High Line, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and historic Staten Island. Before booking, check the length, meeting place, cost, walking distance, and content.

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USE THE LIBRARY Libraries are one of the easiest summer resources for families. The New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Public Library offer summer reading programs, story times, crafts, science activities, teen programs, and free events. A library visit is especially useful on very hot or rainy days, and many branches offer weekday afternoon programs that fit easily into a family schedule.

SAVE INDOOR FUN FOR HOT OR RAINY DAYS When the weather does not cooperate, indoor activities can save the day. Families can consider Kids ’N Action in Brooklyn, Shipwrecked indoor miniature golf, Chelsea Piers on Manhattan’s west side, or other active indoor spaces.

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A good summer in New York does not have to be complicated. Pick outdoor spaces for pleasant days, museums and libraries for hot or rainy afternoons, and public programs when the timing works. With so many options across the five boroughs, families can enjoy the city in a relaxed, wholesome, and memorable way. 

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SALLY SHWEKY’S CHILDHOOD IN SHANGHAI A WORLD WAR II STORY OF SEPARATION, INTERNMENT, SURVIVAL, AND REUNION SARINA ROFFÉ

MOST CHILDREN DON’T HAVE MEMORIES OF BEING INTERNED IN A JAPANESE CAMP AS A SMALL CHILD. BUT THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO SALLY SHWEKY, NÉE FRANCO, HER PARENTS, AND THREE SIBLINGS. THE FAMILY OF SIX WAS INTERNED IN A JAPANESE CAMP FOR ALLIED CITIZENS DURING WORLD WAR II.

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hen Sally, whose legal name is Zakia, told me she was interned in a Japanese camp, I was surprised. Shanghai is a dynamic, bustling, and very large port city, the epicenter of economic activity in China. The first Jewish community in Shanghai was established by Sephardic Jews from Syria and Baghdad in the late 19th century.

Shanghai was one of the few places in the world that unconditionally offered refuge for Jews escaping from the Nazis. In 1938, 31 out of 32 countries refused to take in Jewish refugees after Kristallnacht. Shanghai was one of the few places that did not require an entry visa. The city has a rich history of a Jewish community and helped over 30,000 Jews escape the Nazis during World War II. MOVING TO SHANGHAI Sarah and David Franco were living in Shanghai when World War II broke out and the Japanese took over Shanghai. The couple and their four children, Grace, Harry, Sally, and Abie, were interned by the Japanese during World War II because David was an American citizen, not because he was Jewish, but because he had American citizenship and was from one of the Allied countries.

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Zakia Shweky Née Franco as a child

During World War II, Japan interned over 13,500 Allied civilians in China, with the vast majority of Shanghai’s Allied population forced into detention camps. By early 1943, the Japanese ordered the imprisonment of all Allied citizens into makeshift internment centers across Shanghai and its surrounding regions, referred to by the Japanese as “Civilian Assembly Centres.”

BACKGROUND Sarah Franco was a sweet, kind and caring teenager, born in the Ottoman Empire. She lived in Israel and was promised as a child to her cousin David Franco, who was born in Syria around 1906. He moved to New York with his family and became an American citizen in 1930. The Francos lived on 64th Street in Bensonhurst.

A charmer, David traveled from New York to Eretz Israel, the Land of Israel, in 1931 to marry her when she was just 14 years old, and she was beautiful. They lived in Bensonhurst, where Grace, Harry, and Sally were born.

Sally was an infant when her family moved to Shanghai during the Depression for economic opportunity, and many Sephardic Jews lived there. Sarah and David’s son Abie was born there.

Sarah and David on camels in Egypt on their honeymoon, 1931.

Sarah and David Franco wedding picture circa 1931

David Franco built a successful business in Shanghai, where there were many Allied citizens, including many Syrian Jews. They had a lifestyle where they went to the cabaret, played bridge, and socialized often. Sarah Franco cooked Syrian food. The children played outside in magnificent gardens and parks. They attended an English-speaking school.

The family lived in a large apartment and had a servant family that lived with them in separate quarters. The husband supervised and cooked, the wife cleaned, and the teenage daughter helped care for the children. They kept strictly kosher, as they were very religious.

So how did a Jewish family get interned by the Japanese? In 1937, Shanghai came under Japanese mili-

Sarah Franco takes her three children – Zakia, Harry and Grace – on ship from Genoa to Alexandria, Egypt. Her destination was Eretz Israel to visit her family before meeting her husband in Shanghai. Circa 1937.

tary occupation that lasted until the end of World War II in the summer of 1945. Japan went to war with the United States after its attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Citizens of Allied countries, the United States, France, and Great Britain, were considered enemies of Japan and were interned in camps. Because David was an American, he and his entire family were interned in the camp.

“As kids, we didn’t know what was happening,” said Sally. “We were so disciplined and respectful of our parents.

We did what they told us without question. I remember one time, the daughter of the family who worked for us tried to throw something over the fence. But it fell into the creek.

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Sarah Franco’s Family in Israel: (Rear L-R) Samuel, Sarah and David, and Zouka Franco; Front: Moshe, Sarah’s parents Zakia and Abhou, Yitzhak and her mother.

They would come to see us through the fence at the camp.”

At some point, the International Red Cross intervened and arranged for the four children to be sent to live with David’s brothers in New York. Grace was 11, Harry was nine, Sally was seven, and Abie Franco was four years old.

Sarah and David cried when their children left by ship but knew it was for the best. “Every time I think about it, I wonder how my mother endured it. She didn’t know if she would ever see us again,” Sally said.

According to Sally, Harry was an entrepreneur. On the ship to America, he noticed that people put their shoes out at night to be shined with the payment in the shoe. Harry took the shoes, used something to shine the shoes, and took the money to buy and share candy.

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cousins with their parents, and they saw and hugged one another, they felt the pain of separation, not only from their parents, but from each other. If they didn’t have their parents, it would have been comforting if the siblings could live together.

Upon seeing this, their grandfather, Aharon Franco, took an apartment and took in all four children to care for them himself. The children were finally together. “We didn’t know it was not normal not to have parents with us,” said Sally.

The four children were registered in school. Zakia Franco became Sally, her nickname, when she went to P.S. 205 in Bensonhurst. When the family moved to the Ocean Parkway area, Sally went to Boody JHS. Harry wanted to stay at Seth Low JHS, which was the school for Bensonhurst, so he didn’t report the change of address. Until one day, the teacher was instructing them on how to write a letter and address an envelope. He wrote the Ocean Parkway address and was caught! He had to change schools.

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Grace, Sarah, David and Harry; front: Abie and Zakia Franco, circa 1940.

REUNITING WITH THEIR PARENTS Harry loved to read newspapers. The children spent the summer in Bradley Beach with the Francos. On VJ Day, Victory over Japan Day, August 15, 1945, the day Japan announced its surrender, a photo was printed in the newspapers. The International Red Cross had gone into the camp and taken photos of all New Yorkers. Harry immediately recognized his parents. They were holding the youngest Franco, newly born Moshe, who was born in the camp.

That’s how the family knew that Sarah and David were alive and that they had a new brother. The blond-haired, blueeyed Moshe became Rabbi Moses Franco, and he lives in Long Branch, New Jersey.

“When my parents came to New York, my father had to start from scratch. Our mother taught us to clean house and scrub floors. Each week we had to scrub the basement floor, even though my mother eventually was able to hire household help,” she said.

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later, Gloria, the baby of the family, was born. In June of that same year, David traveled to Rio de Janeiro to buy merchandise as he returned from Argentina with five suitcases. His new business were located at 4 West 37th Street in Manhattan.

In 1950, David and Sarah, along with their six children, were living at 2029 East 3rd Street in Brooklyn, according to the U.S. Census for that year. David’s father, Aharon, lived with them, and his brother Abhou, Sarah’s father, was visiting from Israel. David was working in wholesale linen as a proprietor of his own business. Eventually, all six of the Franco children grew up, married, and became leaders in the community.

Sally finished school and married Harry Shweky in 1957. She wrote a column called Dear Sulha in a newsletter. Harry was also writing an article, and they met at a meeting for the publication. The couple has three children, including Rabbi David H. Shweky, who lives in Israel.  Sarina Roffé, a genealogist and historian, is the author of Branching Out from Sepharad (Sephardic Heritage Project, 2017). She is researching a new book: Syrian Jewish Paths to Freedom. Sarina holds a BA in Journalism, an MA in Jewish Studies and an MBA.

More Than a Day at the Pool There is something almost magical about the beginning of summer.

For children, it is a season of freedom—long afternoons outdoors, camp adventures, family vacations, and, of course, countless hours spent in and around the water.

For parents, however, summer carries a different reality. Alongside the excitement comes responsibility: the responsibility to keep our children safe while allowing them the freedom to explore, grow, and enjoy the experiences that define childhood.

That balance was at the heart of Atidaynu Our Future's recent Swim Safety Day. Led by swim instructor Ilan Shenkman of Elite Swimming School, the program was designed to teach students practical water safety skills. Yet what unfolded was something larger than a lesson about swimming. It was a reminder that some of the most important education we can provide our children extends far beyond the classroom.

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As students practiced swimming movements, learned how to float safely, explored lifeguard equipment, and participated in interactive safety activities, they were doing more than having fun. They were learning awareness, responsibility, and confidence—skills that can accompany them for a lifetime.

The statistics surrounding water safety are sobering. Every summer brings stories that remind us how quickly a joyful moment can turn tragic. Yet those same stories teach another lesson: knowledge matters. Preparation matters. A child who understands basic safety principles is better equipped to enjoy the water with confidence and caution.

What made the day especially meaningful was the enthusiasm with which students embraced every lesson. Whether practicing a "starfish" float, learning why pool decks should never be treated like racetracks, or discovering how lifeguards respond during

emergencies, students approached each activity with curiosity and excitement.

The event also reflects a broader vision that guides Atidaynu. Education is not merely about academics. It is about preparing children for life. It is about teaching them how to navigate the world safely, responsibly, and independently.

As Atidaynu looks ahead to the exciting addition of a year-round swimming pool in its new building, programs like these become even more significant. The goal is not simply to provide students with opportunities to swim. It is to ensure that every child develops the confidence, awareness, and practical skills

necessary to do so safely.

By the end of the day, students left with decorated sunglasses, pool-themed treats, and plenty of smiles. But they also left with something far more valuable: knowledge that could one day protect themselves or someone else.

In a world that often celebrates the extraordinary, it is worth remembering that sometimes the most meaningful lessons are the simplest ones—the lessons that help a child return home safely at the end of the day.

And there may be no greater success than that.

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CHARRED PEACH AND BBQ CHICKEN FLATBREADS Meat Yields: 4 flatbreads Serves: 4 Ingredients • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken cutlets • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp onion powder

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• 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce • 4 flatbreads (parve) • 2 ripe peaches, sliced • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced • 2 cups baby arugula • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp olive oil Instructions Heat the grill or a grill pan over medium high heat.

Rub the chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Grill the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

Brush with barbecue sauce during the last minute of cooking, then remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly.

Place the peach slices on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until lightly charred. Warm the flatbreads on the grill for about 1 minute per side. Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over each flatbread. Top with sliced chicken, grilled peaches, and red onion. Return the flatbreads to the grill for 2 to 3 minutes, just until warmed through. Toss the arugula with lemon juice and olive oil, then scatter it over the flatbreads before serving.

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BBQ SPICED FISH TACOS WITH CRUNCHY SLAW Parve Yields: 8 tacos Serves: 4 Ingredients • 1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillets, such as cod, halibut, or tilapia • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cumin • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 8 small corn or flour tortillas • 3 cups shredded cabbage • 1 small carrot, shredded • 2 tbsp lime juice • 2 tbsp mayonnaise • 1 tsp honey • 1/4 tsp salt • 1 avocado, sliced • Fresh cilantro, optional Instructions Pat the fish dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture over the fish. Heat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat, then

cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until it flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the heat and break it into large pieces.

In a bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, and salt. Toss until coated. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet. Fill each tortilla with fish, crunchy slaw, avocado slices, and cilantro if using.

Serve right away while the fish is warm and the slaw is crisp.

BBQ BRISKET STUFFED SWEET POTATOES Meat Yields: 4 stuffed sweet potatoes Serves: 4 Ingredients • 4 medium sweet potatoes • 2 cups cooked shredded brisket • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 small onion, diced • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/4 cup sliced scallions • 1/2 cup pickled red onions, optional Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

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Scrub the sweet potatoes and pierce each one a few times with a fork.

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.

While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until softened.

Add the shredded brisket, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, until heated through. Cut each sweet potato open lengthwise and gently fluff the inside with a fork. Spoon the barbecue brisket mixture into each sweet potato. Top with scallions and pickled red onions if using. Serve warm.

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GRILLED PORTOBELLO SHAWARMA BOWLS Parve Yields: 4 bowls Serves: 4 Ingredients • 4 large portobello mushroom caps • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp paprika • 1/2 tsp turmeric • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp onion powder • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa • 1 cucumber, diced 108 JEWISH IMAGE JULY 2026

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1/4 cup diced red onion • 1/4 cup chopped parsley • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1/4 cup tahini • 3 tbsp water • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1 small garlic clove, grated • 1/4 tsp salt Instructions Remove the stems from the portobello mushrooms and gently scrape out the dark gills with a spoon. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Brush

the spice mixture over both sides of the mushrooms. Heat the grill or a grill pan over medium high heat, then grill the mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until tender and lightly charred.

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Hillel faced Mesivta Ateres Yaakov (MAY), a team looking to avenge last year’s loss. The Hillel Heat offense came alive, scoring nine runs in the fourth inning on the way to an 11-1 victory. Key hits from Alfred Harary, Jonathan Cohen, and Arthur Tawil propelled the offense, while Abraham Tobias pitched a gem, holding MAY to just one run.

In the championship game, Hillel faced Darchei in a rematch of the 2018 title game. Abraham Tobias was throwing heat on the mound. He carried a no-hitter through four innings and finished with a three-hit shutout. Hillel held a 2-0 lead entering the bottom of the sixth inning when

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Bruce Epstein singled, followed by a two-run home run from Bobby Salem. Those insurance runs gave MVP Abraham Tobias all the support he needed to secure the 4-0 championship victory.

Defense was a key factor in Hillel’s shutout. Captain David Hakim made a spectacular defensive play with two outs and runners on second and third to end a Darchei rally. Joseph “JMoney” Dweck made countless outstanding plays at third base throughout the game.

Darchei showed tremendous sportsmanship under the leadership of Baruch Noy. They also received outstanding performances from pitcher Shloimy Gordimer and shortstop Avi Berger.

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LIGHTHOUSE PARENTING RABBI DR. YOSEF LYNN

HELICOPTER PARENTS HOVER, WHILE PERMISSIVE PARENTS DISAPPEAR. LIGHTHOUSE PARENTS STAND STEADY AND LET THEIR KIDS NAVIGATE, BUILDING CONFIDENT, RESILIENT CHILDREN.

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our child falls or gets hurt by a friend, and before they cry, they look at you. In that split second, your face tells them everything. If you panic, they fall apart. If you stay calm, they pick themselves up and keep going. That moment contains the entire philosophy of what researchers are now calling “Lighthouse Parenting.”

What Is a Lighthouse Parent?

A lighthouse doesn’t chase the ships or steer them. It simply stands, steady, luminous, unwavering, and lets the sailor navigate. A lighthouse parent does the same. You provide firm values, emotional presence, and clear boundaries, while allowing your children the space to face their own challenges, make their own mistakes, and discover their own resilience.

This stands in sharp contrast to two increasingly com-

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mon failure modes. The helicopter parent hovers, fixes, and rescues, robbing children of the very struggles that build confidence. The permissive parent steps back entirely, leaving children without the anchor of structure and values.

The lighthouse parent does neither. You are present without being controlling, clear without being rigid.

Research on parenting styles consistently shows that this “authoritative” approach, warmth combined with high expectations, produces the happiest, most capable, and most emotionally resilient children.

JUDAISM’S PARADIGM Judaism offers a similar paradigm with the relationship between Moses and his main disciple Joshua. Moses doesn’t fight Joshua’s battles for him. He sends him into

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And then Moses stands on the hilltop, arms raised, a steady presence that makes victory possible without determining its outcome. A lighthouse.

REPLACING “FIX IT” WITH “I’M LISTENING” The most difficult shift for any caring parent is learning to swap the instinct to solve for the discipline to listen. When your child comes home upset about a difficult friend or a failed test, every fiber of your being wants to march in and make it better. That impulse comes from love, but it communicates: you can’t handle this without me.

Instead, pause and ask, “That sounds hard. What did you do?” That sends the message: I trust you, which becomes the foundation of genuine self-confidence.

It takes far more self-discipline to hold back than to jump in. It requires you to manage your own anxiety so that it doesn’t become your child’s anxiety. It requires you to believe, in your bones, that your child has the inner resources to navigate difficulty. Your job is to affirm that belief.

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the project, or smooth over every social friction. Be present without being intrusive, available when truly needed, and trusting in the space between.

EARNING CONFIDENCE Genuine confidence grows from mastery experiences, from struggling with something hard and getting through it. When you deprive your child of that struggle, you may spare them short-term discomfort but you steal from them the long-term gift of knowing they can handle difficulty.

This is the paradox at the heart of Lighthouse Parenting: sometimes the most loving thing you can do is nothing at all, to stand steady, stay calm, and trust. Your child is watching your face. Let them see your confidence in them.  Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn is an executive coach who focuses on helping individuals thrive in their professional lives and beyond, giving them the tools to achieve their goals in all of their personal endeavors, especially in their relationships and serves as the Dean of Students at Machon Yaakov, the Dr. David Robinson Institute for Jewish Heritage, Jerusalem. He holds a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Psychology (PsyD) from Touro, and a Master in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania.

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SUMMER FOOD AND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES THE MESSAGES KIDS CARRY FOR LIFE LAURA SHAMMAH, MS, RDN

SUMMER IS SUPPOSED TO FEEL CAREFREE. ICE CREAM TRUCKS ON THE CORNER, LATE-NIGHT PIZZA AFTER CAMP, AMUSEMENT PARKS, BBQS, SLUSHIES AT THE POOL, STICKY WATERMELON HANDS, AND FAMILY VACATIONS CENTERED AROUND FOOD AND FUN. YET FOR MANY CHILDREN, SUMMER ALSO BECOMES A SEASON FILLED WITH SUBTLE FOOD ANXIETY.

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ithout realizing it, parents often become more focused on food and body image during the summer months. There is pressure around “summer bodies,” more exposure to swimsuits, disrupted routines, and constant access to treats.

Conversations about food can quickly shift from joyful and relaxed to stressful and loaded.

Children notice everything. They hear the sigh after eating dessert. They hear “I was so bad this weekend.”

They hear “Do you really need another ice cream?” They hear parents criticizing their own stomachs before going to the beach. Even when comments are not directed at them, children absorb the message that food is something to fear, control, earn, or feel guilty about.

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The truth is, children are not supposed to spend their summers calculating, compensating, or worrying about every treat. Summer memories should not revolve around shame after pizza or anxiety over a popsicle.

One of the biggest mistakes parents make is turning certain summer foods into emotional events. Ice cream becomes “cheating.” Camp snacks become “junk.”

Desserts become something children must “deserve.”

Ironically, the more emotionally charged a food becomes, the more powerful and obsessive it often feels to a child.

When children believe treats are forbidden or highly restricted, they frequently become preoccupied with them.

Some begin sneaking food. Others overeat whenever they get access to those foods outside the home. Some develop

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guilt around eating altogether. Over time, this can quietly shape a child’s relationship with food, hunger, and body image for years to come.

This does not mean nutrition no longer matters during the summer. Structure, nourishment, and balance are still important. But balance should feel calm, not controlling.

Children benefit from seeing meals that include protein, fiber, healthy fats, and satisfying foods throughout the day so they are not arriving at every outing overly hungry and dysregulated. They benefit from predictable meals and snacks even when schedules are looser. They benefit from parents who model flexibility instead of fear.

Most importantly, they benefit from hearing neutral language around food. Instead of: “You already had enough.”

Try: “Let’s make sure your body is also getting foods that help you feel energized and strong.” Instead of: “That’s unhealthy.” Try: “Different foods do different things for our bodies, and all foods can fit.” Instead of: “I need to work this off tomorrow.” Try: “That was delicious.”

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foods and lighter meals. This is normal. Bodies are not machines, and healthy eating does not look identical every single day.

Perhaps one of the greatest gifts we can give children is allowing food to remain connected to joy, culture, family, celebration, and trust instead of guilt and fear. Years from now, children will not remember the nutritional breakdown of the ice cream cone they had on a July afternoon. But they will remember how they felt eating it. They will remember whether food felt stressful or safe. Whether their bodies felt criticized or accepted. Whether summer felt like freedom or constant monitoring.

The goal is not raising children who eat perfectly. The goal is raising children who can enjoy food, trust themselves around it, and carry a peaceful relationship with eating long after summer ends.  Laura Shammah, MS, RDN, specializes in eating disorders and works with a wide range of clients, including those managing PCOS, infertility, hypertension, high cholesterol, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. She also supports clients training for marathons, women who are pregnant, and individuals seeking to lose or gain weight in a healthy way.

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THE KNICKS DID IT AND SO CAN YOU LORI PALATNIK

THE KNICKS JUST ENDED A 53-YEAR DROUGHT WITH THE GREATEST COMEBACK IN NBA HISTORY. THE SECRET TO HOW THEY PULLED IT OFF IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL IDEAS IN JUDAISM.

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he Knicks actually did it. After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. Final score: Knicks 94, Spurs 90, Game 5. The city lost its mind. This was a series that felt like it was written in Hollywood, comeback after comeback, the Knicks refusing to stay down, New York fans going from despair to delirium and back again, sometimes within the same quarter. A roster rebuilt from scratch over six years finally delivered what this city had been waiting for since before most of its fans were born.

But the game everyone will be talking about for years is Game 4. The Knicks were down 29 points at halftime. Most teams would have accepted defeat. Most fans had already written the story in their heads. But Knicks head coach Mike Brown had a different message built around four strong points. And that message wasn’t just about basketball. It’s about life.

1. THE PROCESS Players reminded each other to “stay with it” because they had overcome big deficits before and were a resilient group. We all have ups and downs. Yet when we’re in the middle of a challenge, we conveniently forget every obstacle we’ve already overcome. Take a moment and look back.

Remember the hardships you survived, the heartbreaks you healed from, the challenges that forced you to grow. The strength you need today may already be inside you, forged by yesterday’s struggles.

The same is true of the Jewish people. We’ve endured exiles, persecutions, expulsions, and unimaginable tragedies. Yet we’ve also experienced extraordinary triumphs, renewal, and rebirth. Jews are a people who know how to get back up. The Hebrew word for resilience is cho-sen

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(‫)ןסוח‬, meaning resilience, and it’s no coincidence that it sounds exactly like “chosen.” The Jewish people are chosen not for privilege, but for purpose. Chosen to be a light unto the nations, an example of morality and meaning in the world. Becoming that kind of people requires endurance.

Through millennia of agonies and ecstasies, the Jewish people have developed spiritual muscle. Whatever challenges we face today, we carry within us the resilience of generations.

2. CONTROLLING PACE Brown emphasized reversing the basketball, touching the paint, and making quick decisions on offense.

Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in a place we think we can’t escape: a bad habit, a destructive relationship, an addiction, a character trait that keeps hurting the people we love.

Judaism offers a revolutionary idea: no matter how long you’ve been going in the wrong direction, you can begin again. Now. The Torah calls this teshuvah, return, often translated as repentance. Return to yourself, return to the person you know you can be. We all get off track.

We all hit dead ends and make mistakes. The question is whether you have the courage to turn around. One good decision can change the trajectory of your life.

3. DEFENSIVE DISCIPLINE The team was told to lock in on assignments, put their chest on the ball, and challenge drives into the paint.

Assistant coach Rick Brunson kept the team grounded by telling them to stop complaining about the referees and focus their energy on the court. That’s good basketball advice. It’s also good life advice. People generally fall into

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two camps: those who live in the past and those who live in the future.

Regret, blame, resentment, and revenge all live in the past. Worry, fear, and anxiety live in the future. Show me the past. You can’t. It’s gone. Show me the future. You can’t. It hasn’t happened yet. And yet we spend enormous amounts of emotional energy dwelling on one and fearing the other.

The only place life actually happens is right here, right now. Live in the present. When we drag yesterday’s pain or tomorrow’s worries into today, we poison the present. We become spectators in our own lives. Stop arguing with the referees. Play the game.

and myself: you may not be where you want to be, but if you’re pointed in the right direction, you’ll get there.

Growth isn’t a perfect circle. It’s a spiral. Each year when we once again arrive at Rosh Hashanah, we’re hopefully not in the exact same place. Maybe we’ve moved forward three steps and backward two. But we’re still one step higher. Sometimes that’s all it takes. After all, as the Knicks know, you don’t need to be ahead by 29 points. You only need to be ahead by one.

Congrats, Knicks. Congrats, New York. And congrats to each and every one of you who gets up every day, still in the game of life, ready to come from behind for the win. 

4. INCREMENTAL GOALS Rather than trying to tie the game at once, Brown’s directive was to chip away at the lead and give themselves a fighting chance going into the final period. That’s how every meaningful accomplishment happens. I often tell my children, the thousands of women who travel with Momentum,

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SUMMER SAFETY GUIDE THERE ARE SO MANY FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS. HOWEVER, SOME OF THEM CAN BE DANGEROUS. THAT’S WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES. ONE OF THE BEST WAYS YOU CAN KEEP YOUR FAMILY AND OTHERS SAFE IS TO LEARN CPR. WE WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER, SO WE PUT TOGETHER THIS SAFETY GUIDE. SUMMER HEAT SAFETY TIPS Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, and avoid alcohol and caffeine which can dehydrate you. Make sure your children are well hydrated, too.

Dress appropriately. Wear loose, lightweight clothing and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day. If possible, stay from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Plan activities for the late afternoon.

Use sunscreen. Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating.

Know the signs of heat stroke. Symptoms of heat stroke include high body temperature, headache, nausea, and confusion. If you or someone else experiences these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS Supervise children at all times. Always designate a responsible adult to keep a close eye on children in and around the water.

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there’s a lifeguard on duty. Always make children swim with a buddy. This is very good advice for adults as well.

Know your limits. Don’t push yourself too hard, and only swim in areas that are safe and appropriate for your skill level.

Follow pool rules. Follow all rules at public pools, beaches and water parks, and be aware of any potential hazards.

BEACH SAFETY Swim near lifeguard stations. Choose swimming spots with lifeguards close by and ensure your family members swim within a designated area that’s visible to both you and lifeguards.

Learn rip current awareness. Educate yourself and your family about rip currents and how to identify and escape them.

Be cautious of tides. Be mindful of rising rides, as they can change rapidly and pose a risk to swimmers.

Supervise children at all times. Always designate a responsible adult to keep a close eye on any children in or around the water, even when there are lifeguards on duty.

POOL SAFETY Install barriers. If you own a pool, secure it with fences or barriers to prevent unsupervised children from accessing the water.

Assign a water watcher. Designate a responsible adult to supervise children in or around the water. This adult should provide their undivided attention to this task to prevent accidents and emergencies.

Use safety equipment. Always keep life-saving equipment like a shepherd’s hook and a life preserver near the pool. Ensure that little ones wear a properly fitted flotation device if they are unable to swim on their own.

Encourage swimming lessons. Fewer accidents happen when everyone knows how to swim. It’s an essential life skill that increases pool and water safety.

BICYCLE SAFETY Always wear a helmet. Always wear a properly fitted helmet that meets safety standards while riding a bicycle.

Helmets save lives and are essential for everyone — children and adults.

Follow traffic rules. Obey traffic laws, signals and signs. Ride with the flow of traffic and use hand signals when stopping and turning.

Use reflective gear. Ensure that you and your family are visible by wearing reflective clothing and adding reflective accessories to bicycles.

Check bike condition. Regularly inspect your bicycle to ensure proper brake function, tire pressure and reflectors.

Stay alert. Encourage family members to stay focused and avoid distractions while riding. Do not let anyone use a phone or wear headphones while riding.

BOAT SAFETY Wear a life jacket. Make sure everyone on your boat always wears a properly fitted and approved life jacket.

Check the weather. Monitor the forecast before embarking on any boating excursion and avoid going out during possible inclement weather conditions.

Maintain a proper speed. Follow speed limits and adjust your speed based on water and weather conditions.

Assign a designated watcher. Assign a responsible adult to keep a close eye on children to prevent accidents.

Educate your family and passengers. Familiarize everyone with basic boating safety rules like always keeping hands and feet inside the boat and avoiding all reckless behavior.

Do not consume alcohol. It is not safe or legal to operate a boat while drinking. Boating while intoxicated can impair your judgement, reaction time, coordination and ability to safely navigate the waters, which increases the risk of accidents, injuries and even death. For both drivers and passengers, alcohol intensifies the effects of sun, wind and motion on the water, leading to diminished decisionmaking abilities.

THEME PARK SAFETY Dress appropriately. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and being active for many hours. Dress children in bright, easy to recognize clothes so they’ll be easy to spot should they wander off.

Follow height and age restrictions. Adhere to posted height and age restrictions for rides and attractions.

These restrictions are in place for safety reasons and should be respected to prevent accidents.

Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Establish a meeting point. Select a central meeting point in case anyone in your family gets separated. Teach children how to identify park staff or security so they can easily find help if they get lost.

Follow ride instructions. Listen attentively to ride instructions from the park staff and follow them carefully.

Observe all safety guidelines including the proper use of restraints and seat belts.

Sun protection. Apply high-SPF sunscreen before entering the park and re-apply every two hours throughout the day. Use hats, sunglasses and seek shade often to protect yourself and your family from the sun.

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GRILLING SAFETY Keep children away from grill. Keep kids occupied while you grill so they won’t accidentally wander over to you and get burned.

Place your grill away from your home. Barbecue grills are often placed just outside the back door or on the back deck against a railing. You should avoid placing your grill in these areas because it can pose a potential fire hazard. Grills that are placed too close to the house or other wood structures can heat up adjacent materials and cause a fire. Be sure to keep your grill at least 10 feet from your home or other structures.

Never leave your grill unattended while in use.

You should never walk away from your barbecue while it’s in use. Barbecues use high heat and open flames to cook food, and when left unattended can become a safety and fire hazard. If you must leave the grill, ask another adult to watch the grill for you.

Make sure your grill is located on a flat, level surface. Grills that are placed on slopes or other uneven surfaces can tip over easily and cause a fire.

Always clean your grill after use. Barbecuing regularly causes grease to build-up on the grill plates and collect inside the grease tray. If not cleaned, the build-up can then act as fuel and catch fire while the grill is in use. Clean your grill after each use with a grill brush and empty the grease tray when it begins to fill up.

Don’t leave food out too long. The summer heat and humidity is a breeding ground for bacteria. Never leave food out of refrigeration for over two hours.

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Wear appropriate clothing. Long sleeves can catch fire easily when too close to an open flame. When grilling make sure your sleeves are far away from the fire. Use long handled tools.

TICK/MOSQUITO PROTECTION Avoid using scented soaps/lotions/products.

Certain bugs are attracted to these scents.

Dress your child appropriately. When going into tall grass or areas where you know insects will be dress your child in long pants, a lightweight long-sleeved shirt, socks, and closed shoes. A broad-brimmed hat can help to keep insects away from the face. Mosquito netting may be used over baby carriers or strollers in areas where your baby may be exposed to insects.

Use kid-safe insect repellent. Do not use repellents on children younger than two months old. Insect repellents containing DEET have been tested and approved as safe for babies older than 2 months. Choose the lowest effective amount of DEET. For example, 10% DEET is effective for two hours. Apply products in a well-ventilated area to prevent breathing them in.

Do not use products that combine DEET with sunscreen. The DEET may make the sun protection factor (SPF) less effective. These products can overexpose your child to DEET because the sunscreen needs to be reapplied often.

Only apply insect repellents on the outside of your child’s clothing and on exposed skin. Use just enough repellent to cover your child’s clothing and exposed skin.

Using more doesn’t make the repellent more effective.

Avoid reapplying unless needed. When your children return indoors, wash their skin with soap and water to remove any repellent, and wash their clothing before they wear it again.

FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL In Brooklyn and New Jersey it is illegal to possess fireworks. If not handled properly, fireworks can cause burns and eye injuries in kids and adults. The best way to protect your family is not to use any fireworks at home — period.

Attend public fireworks displays, instead.

DRIVING SAFETY TIPS We drive all year round and it may seem silly to put driving safety tips on this list, however, car accidents are the leading cause of injury and death in the summer.

Watch out for distracted drivers. Whether it’s families on vacation or students heading toward the beach, summer roads are filled with drivers who are more distracted than usual. While distracted drivers are already a threat on the roads, summer can bring more distractions than usual, so watch out for drivers who aren’t watching out for you.

Have your brakes, engine and tires checked.

Extreme heat takes a toll on vehicles. It can lead to tire blowouts and can affect your vehicle’s braking ability. It causes your engine to overheat more easily and places increased stress on just about every mechanical function your vehicle performs.

Paying extra attention to tire pressure and tread, checking the brakes frequently and making sure that your vehicle’s cooling system has all the proper fluids can help keep vehicles from being sidelined during the summer months.

Keep an eye on the calendar. Some days are more dangerous than others. Weekends and certain holidays are associated with an increase in drinking and driving. So, for drivers who are behind the wheel during that time, it requires more attention to the surrounding hazards.

July 4th is particularly deadly, both in terms of motorcycle fatalities and passenger vehicles. On the weekends, the highest number of fatal crashes happen between 3 and 7 P.M. so be aware of increased risk when you’re behind the wheel — and take extra safety precautions as needed.

Be aware of glare. Driving can be hard on the eyes, period, but during summer months, when the sun is out in full force, there’s also an increased amount of sun glare coming off the road and other vehicles.

This can be particularly dangerous during the early morning and when the sun is setting, so invest in a good pair of polarized sunglasses. They’ll help protect your eyes from fatigue and damage, cut down on glare and make it easier to see clearly.

Increase following distance.

Increasing your following distance can help offset the dangers brought by heavier traffic, construction zones and vacationing drivers who are traveling in unfamiliar areas.

Respect the effects of heat. Finally, it’s easy to dismiss just how much the sun can affect us, but it’s important to pay attention to how it affects both drivers and vehicles.

Heat exhaustion can make drivers drowsy.

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“A Voice for South Brooklyn” I am honored and grateful to have been elected to another term on the Kings County Democratic Committee as county committee representative for AD 45 ED 003

Whether through Hannah Kosher foods, Nutrition advocacy or community organizations the goal remains the same

Making sure no family gets left behind!!

Food Security for all families

Increased access to healthy foods

Support for local Non Profits & food Pantries

Culturally relevant Food programs

Stronger Partnership between Government and our community

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ROBERTA & ALBERTO

ESQUENAZI

Marina Realty Group THE LUXURY LEADERS SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 37 YEARS

(305) 332-4440

RobertaRealty@aol.com

(305) 934-7111

AlbertoRealty54@gmail.com

BUYING OR SELLING? LET’S TALK FIRST. BACKED BY 40 YEARS OF TRUSTED EXPERIENCE. INVENTORY NEEDED! Our Recent Listings Are Moving Quickly.

Thinking About Selling?

Now Is the Perfect Time to Maximize Your Value.

MYSTIC POINTE Building 300, #613 | End User or Investment Opportunity.

Building 500, #3505 | Back on the Market.

TURNBERRY SOUTH TOWER 11H | Sold and Closed 3AB | Sold and Closed 10L | Under Contract 8L | Under Contract TURNBERRY NORTH TOWER 17E | Under Contract “D” Line | Rarely Available. Don’t Miss Out. “K” Line | Available. Motivated Seller.

TIRED OF W WORKING ORKING FROM FROM HOME?

2-ROOM SHOMER SHABBAT LOCKED OFFICE IN MARINE PARK FOR SUBLET Conveniently located at E 36th St and Quentin Rd.

Each room fits 2-3 desks. Offices are 8x19 feet and 10x 19 feet. Furnished or you can furnish yourself. Utilities and Wifi included; Bathroom, frig and Keurig are shared. The neighborhood has no meters or alternate side of the street parking.

Text: 917.439.5126 2025

Where Every Day Feels Like a Getaway

5 BROOKS DRIVE, OCEAN, NJ | $3,250,000 | 5 beds, 4.5 baths | 5,500 sq. ft.

EXPANSIVE CHEF'S KITCHEN • IN-GROUND POOL HEATED TILE FLOORS • FINISHED WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL NEAR GOLF COURSES & HOUSES OF WORSHIP

Elizabeth “Beth” Justin REALTOR Associate C: 973.727.2203 | O: 732.493.4900 elizabeth.justin@foxroach.com

1500 Allaire Avenue Suite 204 Ocean Twp., NJ 07712

For All Your Real Estate Needs at the Jersey Shore MARCELLE SASSON GRI Broker Associate/Realtor G & G REALTORS

Office (732) 531-2000 Cell (732) 539-1850 Email: mgsasson@aol.com

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GRACE MARCUS Licenced Real Estate Agent

1) ALLENHURST

2) WINTER RENTAL, DEAL NJ

3) ELBERON

4) WINTER RENTAL, DEAL NJ

5) ALLENHURST BEACH HOUSE - SUMMER RENTAL

6) HOME IN ELBERON FOR SALE

SOLD 7) WANAMASSA UNDER CONTRACT 1) ALLENHURST Four family Investment.

2) WINTER RENTAL, DEAL NJ Phillips Ave, Deal NJ. 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch with front porch, on-site parking, fully furnished.

Close to JCC, houses of worship, Monmouth University, & more!

3) ELBERON Elberon… home near Park Avenue set on enormous 120 x 180 property ! Fits pool & sports court! Off market large property 180’ deep.

8) OAKHURST NEAR DEAL, NJ

4) WINTER RENTAL, DEAL NJ Darlington Road, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 new bathrooms, new kitchen, fully furnished! On site parking for multiple cars.

5) ALLENHURST BEACH HOUSE - SUMMER RENTAL AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS, HUGE BACKYARD SUMMER RENTAL, 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, WRAP AROUND DECK. 6) HOME IN ELBERON FOR SALE 180 x 180 property approximately. Distinctive home with tremendous entertaining areas on first floor, 3 car detached garage, can be cabana, office, etc.

Room for pool, sports court, etc! Near Park Avenue Shul and Larchwood Shul, and convenient to Lawrence Shul.

7) WANAMASSA FOR SALE Wanamassa Ocean Township 2-3 bedroom ranch home easy care cradled in Ocean Township Wanamassa community; serene block, tranquil neighborhood, extremely easy home to maintain; great investment 1031, empty nester, or starter home! Priced to sell $650k!!!

8) OAKHURST NEAR DEAL, NJ HOUSE FOR SALE, 100 x 125.

HOUSE FOR SALE BKLYN

HOUSE FOR SALE BKLYN

APARTMENT FOR RENT BKLYN

E 7th St/U&V – Prime mid-block. Walk to all.

2-family semi-attached on 25x120 lot. Wide driveway, 2-car private garage. Very bright.

Backyard toward Ocean Pkwy. Build your dream house or move right in. $3.8M. east7uv@aol. com

Quentin Prime – Magnificent custom-built sevenbedroom home, top of the line, one of a kind, for the luxury buyer. ES Realty 917-579-2564.

Quentin / Low East – Three-bedroom, two-anda-half-bath penthouse. $6,750. Homecrest Realty Group 917-361-8268.

Avenue N – Semi-attached home with three bedrooms, two baths, laundry, office, three additional rooms, walk-in apartment and parking. $1.3M. Homecrest Realty Group 917-3618268.

Avenue T / East 8th Street – Second floor, no parking. $2,800. Homecrest Realty Group 917361-8268.

East 14th Street / Avenue J – Legal three-family house near Touro and Yeshivah of Flatbush, detached with private driveway, high ceilings and four floors. Call for reduced price. Homecrest Realty Group 917-361-8268.

East 9th St/Ave R & S – Opportunity on one of Gravesend’s top blocks, 40 x 100 lot with private driveway. ES Realty 917-579-2564.

Quentin Road / East Low 20s – Detached house on 30 x 100 lot, four bedrooms, two and a half baths, private driveway, full basement and backyard. $1.599M. Homecrest Realty Group 917361-8268.

HOUSE FOR RENT BKLYN

Avenue N / East 9th Street – Third floor, two-bedroom, one-bath apartment. $2,800. Homecrest Realty Group 917-361-8268.

Avenue N / Low East – Three bedrooms, two baths. Low $5Ks. Homecrest Realty Group 917361-8268

Avenue P / East 9th Street – Three-bedroom rooftop apartment. $3,500. Homecrest Realty Group 917-361-8268.

East 7th Street / Quentin Road – Luxury house for rent. Homecrest Realty Group 917-361-8268.

WINTER RENTAL NJ

East 21st Street / Avenue U – House for rent. $4,500. Homecrest Realty Group 917-3618268.

Deal–House for rent. Neptune Ave bet Norwood & Richmond Winter rental Sept 7/26-May 14/27 6 bdrms 4 baths Excellent condition Call Ninette 347-204-1823.

West Long Branch, NJ

For Sale or Rent: 4,000 sq ft office space in West Long Branch, NJ, featuring parking for 12 cars, additional handicap parking, and wheelchair accessibility. Conveniently located near Route 36. The property includes a separate 2-bedroom house and an additional rear lot ideal for development. Offered at $1.99M.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S

CONGRATULATIONS Mabrouk, Mazal Tov BIRTHS Janice & Joseph Mizrahi – Boy Jenie and Allan Landman – Girl Janice and Michael Dweck – Girl Sari and Robert Tobias – Boy Esther and Eric Levy – Boy Raquel and Steven Shamah – Girl Esther and Morris Harary – Boy Michelle and Lee Zekaria – Boy Janelle and Joe Garda – Girl Geri and Jackie Mizrahi – Girl Maggie and Isaac Smouha – Boy Danielle and Jackie Kassin – Girl Kadey and Avi Naim – Girl Sara and Joe Aizer – Girl Susan and Eddie Sutton – Boy Brenda and Elliot Antebi – Boy Alexa and Jojo Hazan – Girl Hadar and Ezra Levy – Boy Lottie and Jack Terzi – Girl Sarah and Marc Abed – Girl Nancy and Eli Beyda – Boy Marlene and Abraham Shalam – Boy Betty and Abie Hassoun – Boy Jade and Joe Haddad – Girl Teera and Joel Nasar – Girl Marilyn and Zack Beyda – Boy Linda and Jack Beyda – Girl Nancy and Isaac Guindi – Boy Kate and Jake Fallas – Boy Sari and Abie Dushey – Boy Frieda and Mosie Sutton – Girl Alana and Elliot Saka – Boy Cookie and Jacob Cohen – Girl Esther and Meiro Qubrusi – Boy

WEDDINGS Rebecca Chemtob to Sidney Saada

ANNOUNCE YOUR SPECIAL MOMENT! If you would like to include a birth, engagement, or wedding announcement in our magazine, please email the details to: editor@imageusa.com

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ENGAGEMENTS Orly Arazi to Abie Baghdadi Jen Chakkalo to Moshe Scaba Alyssa Sutton to Joey Blanka Celine Blumenthal to Avraham Benhamu Yaffit Ibrahim to Eli Yazdi Sarah Shayo to Rafi Srour Sarah Saka to Steven Levy Gabi Cohen to Albert Dichy Rachel Saadia to Avitai Herrari Sara Chabot to Gerry Cohen Marcelle Setton to Max Yedid

NEW NJ E-BIKE LAW REQUIRES REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BEFORE JULY 19, 2026 Do you own or ride an e-bike in New Jersey? New state rules are now in place. Under the new law, all e-bikes are classified as “motorized bicycles” and now require both registration and a valid license through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC).

E-bike riders have until July 19, 2026, to obtain the appropriate license and registration to comply with the new requirements. If you or someone in your family uses an e-bike, now is the time to review the rules and make sure you are ready before the deadline.

For the latest information and official instructions, visit the NJMVC e-bike page at www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicletopics/ebike. htm. Ride safely, follow traffic laws, and stay informed as additional guidance becomes available.

DID YOU BUY THE MANDATORY NYC TRASH BIN? YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND. New York City has extended the deadline for eligible homeowners to request reimbursement for the official NYC trash bin. If you own a one- or two-family home and received STAR or Enhanced STAR in 2024 or 2025, you may qualify for a one-time reimbursement for the cost of one official NYC Bin. STAR and Enhanced STAR are property tax relief programs for eligible New York homeowners. Basic STAR is for homeowners who live in the home as their primary residence, while Enhanced STAR is a larger benefit for eligible senior homeowners.

To apply, go to nyc.gov/freetrashbins. You will need the voucher number from your Department of Finance notice.

If you bought your bin at Home Depot or through another approved option, you may also need proof of purchase, such as a receipt, credit card statement, bank statement, or a photo of the bin showing the serial number or your home address.

SOCIAL EVENTS JULY 2026 SUNDAY

TAMUZ - AB 5786

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SCC SENIOR TRIP

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4 JULY 4TH OBSERVED RENEWAL ANNUAL BREAKFAST Candle Lighting 8:12 PM NY/NJ 7:58 PM Miami

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6 DSN BEACH ARGENTINIAN BBQ

7 DSN CALLIGRAPHY CLASS

8 SBH WOMEN’S FERTILITY LUNCHEON

SCC SENIOR TRIP CAREGIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP DSN AFTERPARTY ART SHOW

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10 THE LEV ORGANIZATION ANNUAL DINNER

A GIVING HAND BREAKFAST PROPEL FUNDRAISER

FRANCO CANCER CENTER TABLE SET GO

HIGH HEAT TOURNAMENT DSN BEACH ARGENTINIAN BBQ CHESED 24/7 BREAKFAST SHAAREI ZEDEK HOSPITAL EVENT

13

IDFWO @DSN BAR MITZVAH EVENT

MAGEN ABOT SERENITY BY THE SHORE ZERA SHON INSPIRATION DAY/R. YEDID

14

SCC ANNUAL GARDEN & POOL TOUR

SBH MENTAL HEALTH EVENT YOF TENNIS TOURNAMENT

15 ROSH HODESH AB SCC SENIOR TRIP HABAYIT FARMER’S MARKET SBH YOUTH 9 DAYS OF HESED

16

DSN BEACH CAMPOUT OVERNIGHT

MORESHET YERUSHALAYIM 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

20

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DSN BEACH

SBH & DSN WOMEN’S DAY OF HEALTH

SIMHA EVENING EVENT

EREB TISH’A B’AB FAST BEGINS 8:20

TISH’A B’AB

MAGEN DAVID ADOM

SBH YOUTH 9 DAYS OF HESED

SBH YOUTH 9 DAYS OF HESED

SBH YOUTH 9 DAYS OF HESED

SBH YOUTH 9 DAYS OF HESED

ARGENTINIAN BBQ EVENING EVENT

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RANDI’S CARE FUNDRAISER

SBH YOUTH 9 DAYS OF HESED Candle Lighting 8:06 PM NY/NJ 7:55 PM Miami

SBH YOUTH 9 DAYS OF HESED

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BALL 4 ISRAEL @ DSN

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KESHER

ANNUAL BREAKFAST Candle Lighting 8:00 PM NY/NJ 7:53 PM Miami

9 DAYS OF HESED

DSN BEACH ARGENTINIAN BBQ HATZALAH JERSEY SHORE CARNIVAL SAM ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

27 MEKUDESHET AMEN EVENING EVENT

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29 TU B’AB PROPEL CAREAR FAIR

SCC SENIOR TRIP MARY TAWIL BRIDAL FUND AUCTION SBH WILL MY CHILD OUTGROW THIS

30 PANTRY PACKERS CONCERT

AIPAC

SEPHARDIC LEADERSHIP IN DEAL

SBH YOUTH

AVI @DSN 26 LEV SUMMER EVENT

PARASHAT PINEHAS MAQAM SABA

11 PARASHAT MATOT - MASEI MAQAM NAWAH - SABA

Candle Lighting 8:09 PM NY/NJ 7:57 PM Miami

MDY PTA TOURNAMENT AND AUCTION

12 MDY@DSN

US 250TH INDEPENDENCE DAY

18 SHABBAT HAZON PARASHAT DEBARIM MAQAM HIJAZ SBH YOUTH 9 DAYS OF HESED

25 SHABBAT NAHAMU PARASHAT VAETCHANAN MAQAM HOSENI SBH YOUNG ADULTS FOOD FEST (EVENING)

31 SEPHARDIC FOOD FUND PARLOR MEETING Candle Lighting 7:53 PM NY/NJ 7:49 PM Miami

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Servicing Brooklyn, Deal and Manhattan

Micheal Blaier

TABLE P A D S & GLASS TOPS C U S T O M

Easy Shop at Home Service

USHI STEINMETZ

Steve Jacobs

M A D E

NEW!

MAGNE LOCKINTIC SYSTEMG

917-776-7371

Monmouth Bottle Shop New expanded separate Kosher Department so you can shop with your eyes closed

Fully stocked Kosher liquor products. We cater to small and large parties in the Deal and surrounding areas.

201 Monmouth Road Oakhurst, N.J. 07755

Tel (732) 531-3080 Fax (732) 531-8940

Quick Delivery • Incredible Service

For All Occasions

Now booking for spring/ summer, camps, school, synagouges, events, corporate.

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WHITLEY’S AUTO SPECIALIST, INC. 203 MONMOUTH ROAD • OAKHURST, NJ 07755

(732) 531-8183 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITY OWNER-BOB WHITLEY JR. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND QUICK REPAIR OUR MOTTO IS TO HAVE YOUR CAR REPAIRED OR SERVICED

QUICKLY WITHOUT YOUR CAR SITTING IN THE SHOP ALL SUMMER.

WE SERVICE ANY TYPE OF VEHICLE.

Moshe Moving and Delivery Professional & Reliable Special Low Rate for Pick Up & Drop Off To Deal NJ

Call Moishe 917-642-3044

“THE HANDY MAN”

Carpentry • Electrical • Plumbing • locks

Over 25 Years Experience Always

A FREE

Estimate

EDDY GINDI 917- 601-7317

Brooklyn, Deal Five Towns NYC

WALLPAPER

Elegant Walls For all your wall covering needs at prices that cannot be matched.

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2718 Avenue K (Back Entrance) • 718-421-7979 Decorators Welcome • Free Consultation JULY & AUGUST BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

ARIK J. MOVING & STORAGE Special Local Job By Hour Only For This Month

2 Men w/Truck 3 Men w/Truck Fully Licensed & Insured 4 Men w/Truck 5% Off w/This Ad 5 Men w/Truck (Four Hr. Job min.)

646-261-7019

$79/Hr. $99/Hr. $119/Hr. $149/Hr.

212-321-MOVE • 212 321-6683

US Dot #130966 The Company has the right to change prices at any time.

ZEBLINDS Window Blind/Shades Aleen Hamra (646) 309-4560 @Zeblinds

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BORDEAUX STEAKHOUSE 1922 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn (718) 942-4040 CHINA GLATT 4413 13th Ave, Brooklyn (718) 438-2576 GLATT A LA CARTE 5123 18th Avenue, Brooklyn (718) 438-6675 GRUIT 252 Empire Blvd. Brooklyn (347) 846-0622

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DIET GOURMET 167 Lincoln Avenue, Long Branch (732) 870-3287 DOUGIE’S BAR & GRILL 256 Norwood Avenue, Deal (732) 517-0300 DOWN TO EARTH 312 Main Street, Allenhurst NJ (732) 686-1597 GRANDMA’S CHEESE CAFE 101 Brighton Ave, Long Branch (732) 895-3621

LA BROCHETTE 340 Lexington Avenue, New York City (212) 972-2200

JELI’S RESTAURANT 125 Ocean Avenue N., Deal (732) 686-9595

LE MARAIS 150 W. 46th St., New York City (212) 869-0900

JERSEY SHORE SUSHI 250 Norwood Ave, Deal (732) 660-5393

MIKE’S BISTRO 127 East 54th St., New York City (212) 799-3911 MOCHA RED 127 4th Avenue, New York City (212) 419-8889 NOI DUE CARNE 141 W 69th St., New York City (212) 712-2222 PESCADA 1776 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn (718) 766-2759 UN PLAZA GRILL 845 United Nations Plaza, New York City (212) 223-1801 URBANA 1305 53rd St., Brooklyn (718) 438-4448 WOLF & LAMB 16 East 48th St., New York City (212) 317-1950 N E W

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656 OCEAN & STINGERS BAR & GRILL 656 Ocean Ave, Long Branch (732) 728-9656 BALAGAN 66 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 (732)716-4200 BUTCHER’S STEAKHOUSE 401 Main St, Allenhurst (732) 686-1498 CRUST CO PIZZA 379 Monmouth Road, Long Branch (732) 229-2145 142 JEWISH IMAGE JULY 2026

OUTPOST RESTAURANT 125 Ocean Avenue N., Deal (732) 686-9595 PKS BY THE SHORE 244 Norwood Avenue, Oakhurst (732) 813-5757 PRIMAVERA RESTAURANT & BAR 118 Norwood Avenue, Deal (732) 430-2073 RETRO GRILL 214 Roosevelt Avenue, Oakhurst (732) 695-3119 SALT STEAKHOUSE 15 Morris Avenue, Long Branch (732) 813-7258 SHENG MAO CHINESE 214 Roosevelt Ave, Oakhurst (732) 531-7086 TAPAS 116 Norwood Ave, Deal (732) 660-1700 TEVA RESTAURANT 125 Ocean Avenue N., Deal (732) 686-9595

A Kosher American Bistro Glatt Kosher J.S.O.R

www.656oceanlongbranch.com 656 Ocean Ave, West End Long Branch, NJ 07740

(732)728-9656 Reservations Held For 15 Minutes Only

C O N S U M E R

ACCOUNTANT Mitch Holsborg ......................... 117 ALARMS, CAMERAS & WIRING EJS Technology Systems ............. 140 APPLIANCE SERVICE Astre Appliance Service .............. 140 ATTORNEY Expert Legal Solutions .................. 69 Gad Shaharabani ....................... 61 Goldstein & Goldstein ................. 81 Jack Erdos .................................. 63 Robert Akerman ........................ 123 AUTO REPAIR Whitley’s Auto Specialist ............ 140 BAR MITZVAH LESSONS Bar Mitzvah Lessons................... 140 BEAUTY CARE Laura’s Skin Care ...................... 119 BROADWAY/OFF-BROADWAY SHOWS A Walk on the Moon ................. 105 BUSINESS CONSULTING Jeff Sitt Consulting ....................... 61 BUTCHER I&D Meat & Poultry .................... 107 CONSTRUCTION Adjmi Construction ...................... 79 Build 1 ..................................... 141 HMS Construction ..................... 141 Joseph and Sons Builders........... 141 NRZ Luxury Builders ..................... 75 DENTIST Dr. Jacques Doueck..... 117,119,121 GD Dentistry of Brooklyn ........... 109 Tawil Dental .............................. 111 DR./INTERNAL MEDICINE Dr. Ezra Israel ........................... 115 DR./PRIMARY CARE Rambam Family Health ................ 53 DUCT CLEANING Remex ........................................ 69 EQUITY ADVISORS Equity & Funding Advisors ............ 65 EXTERMINATOR A&V Prime Exterminating LLC ....... 75 FACTORS Hedaya Capital Group .................. 7 Middlegate Factors ........................ 3 FILING SERVICES Liberty Filing................................ 87

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FINANCIAL ADVISORS & ESTATE SOLUTIONS Power Forward Group ............... 144 FISH MARKET Freund’s ................................ 37,55 FISHING BOAT/FLORIDA Therapy IV, Capt. Stan ............... 125 FLOOD Remex ........................................ 69 GUN RANGE WeShootUSA.com ....................... 47 HANDYMAN Eddy Gindi ............................... 141 HOSPITAL Shaare Zedek Hospital ................ 63 INSURANCE Allstate David Cohen ................... 35 Eli Cohen Agency .......................... 2 Eric Derzie & Associates ............... 45 Steve Leiner ............................. 9,11 INSURANCE ADJUSTER Equitable Adjusters ........... IFC,18-19 JEWELRY/WATCHES Bangles by Kelly Shrem .............. 117 David Rudy ................................ IBC LASER HAIR REMOVAL Silky Laser ................................. 103 LINENS Elegant Linen .............................. 67 LIQUOR Monmouth Bottle Shop .............. 140 MATTRESSES Mattresses 2 Go........................ 103 MEDICAL Shabbos Lift Solutions ................ 141 MOLD REMOVAL Remex ........................................ 69 MOVING Arik J. Moving & Storage ........... 141 Moshe Moving .......................... 141 NONPROFIT CONSULTANT Sarina Roffé Group ..................... 91 NUTRITION Laura Sasson Shammah ............. 121 ORGANIZATIONS A Giving Hand .............................. 1 Beth Shifra ......................... 130,131 Bnai Yosef................................. 103 Care .......................................... 31 Colel Chabad/Pantry Packers ....... 43

Hatzalah of the Jersey Shore ........ BC Morris Franco Cancer Center ......... 6 Ohel .......................................... 71 Randi’s Care ............................... 57 RCCS ......................................... 85 Safe ........................................... 67 Sephardic Bikur Holim ............ 39-41 Sephardic Heritage Project ......... 111 Special Children’s Center ........ 59,73 Simha....................................... 113 The Next Step ............................... 4 PAIN MANAGEMENT Dr. Kreizman & Dr. Suede .......... 123 PEST CONTROL Deer Gone NJ .............................. 5 PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO Mark Greenberg ....................... 119 PHYSICAL TRAINER Mendel Goodman..................... 140 PLAYGROUNDS Whee ......................................... 49 POOLS Angel’s Pools .............................. 81 POWER WASHING SB Power Washing ..................... 141 REAL ESTATE/ISRAEL Ir Olam Jerusalem....................... 27 RESTAURANTS 656 Ocean Restaurant .............. 142 SEALCOATING J&D Sealcoating........................ 140 TABLE PADS Table Pads by Ushi Steinmetz ...... 140 TABLECLOTHS Tablecloths by Gitta Steinmetz ...... 79 THERAPY CENTER Bridge Linx .................................. 23 TITLE AGENCY Madison Title Company ............... 17 TRANSPORTATION Stevens Bus & Limo Service ........ 140 TUTOR/READING SPECIALIST Leslie Matsas............................. 121 WALLPAPER Elegant Walls ............................ 141 WEALTH MANAGEMENT Endurance Wealth Partners........... 33 WINDOW TREATMENTS Window Treats ............................ 75 ZE Blinds .................................. 141 YESHIVA Atidaynu ................................ 93-95 JULY 2026 JEWISH IMAGE 143

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Sunday July 26, 2026 11am-6pm

The JCC

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