Issue 195

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FREEZER VS. FRIDAY

(Re: A Challah Bake, Issue 194)

Firstly, thanks for the wonderful and informative articles you publish week after week.

I really enjoyed your challah baking feature with the full guide and all the fascinating tips you added. I just felt it’s important to point out one thing. The last step was to take the challah out of the freezer and reheat it for half an hour before Shabbos.

From the way it was written, it sounded like the standard system is to bake challah during the week and reheat before Shabbos. But many sources indicate that ideally, challah should be baked on Friday. One reason is because that shows that it’s l’kovod Shabbos. Another reason is because the mitzvah of challah is a tikkun for the cheit Adam and Chava did on Friday (see Rema 242).

Thanks again,

LONG-TERM SOLUTION

(Re: Table Talk, Issue 194)

A Boro Park Reader

I loved your article about solutions for Shabbos situations, and I laughed aloud when I got to the part about nobody wanting to clear the Shabbos table. Years ago, when I was raising a family of boys, I had a similar problem. Our rule was that each child had to clear his own plate from the table. One child, Avrumi, refused. He hid under the table, in the bathroom, or anywhere else. No promise of reward or punishment helped.

Fast forward many years. Avrumi got married. Still in shana rishona, I got a call from his wife: “Mommy, thank you so much. You trained Avrumi so well, he’s so helpful!l” I managed to contain myself until I hung up; then I had a good laugh.

Avrumi’s Mommy

SHABBOS SPIRIT

(Re: Table Talk, Issue 194)

Your feature with out-of-the-box solutions families have instituted to deal with bickering, seuda truants, and other Shabbos challenges, made me smile. It’s always so validating to learn that other families struggle with the reality of raising very human kids who usually don’t create that perfect picture we’d like to envision as the ideal Shabbos table.

I appreciate the parents who admitted that, like me, they worry about their little boys being unreliable spouses, don’t have the energy to clear the table, and find their offspring going AWOL before the last word of kiddush is recited.

I’d like to share an idea that has extended my children’s participation. I’ve found that it’s not only helpful practically, but also creates a warm, bonding family ritual.

After the fish course is cleared, I bring out an official l’chaim — pretty champagne glasses filled with ice. Everyone gets a few sips of flavored beer with straws as an intermezzo. It’s a moment they stick around for that instills the Shabbos spirit and family togetherness — and makes them linger at the table, sometimes even until the end of the meal.

L’chaim!

Tova Lieba Hirth

SUSHI IS FOR SUNDAY

(Re: Table Talk, Issue 194)

Thanks for the stories about Shabbos solutions. But I was disappointed that you printed a story about someone serving sushi at the Shabbos seuda. We should be proud to stick to our precious minhagim, which includes what we serve on Shabbos. If you want your kids to look forward to the food, add more kugels, dips, salads and Shabbos treats. But Japanese sushi on a heilige Shabbos tish doesn’t sit well with me.

Wishing everybody delightful Shabbos and true insight on how to beautify the seudos. Anonymous

A YIDDISHE TAAM

(Re: Table Talk, Issue 194)

Thank you for producing a magazine that is in line with true Yiddishe values. We appreciate that we can rely on The Boro Park View to give us content that we feel comfortable bringing into our home. Unfortunately, last week you printed an article suggesting changes to the Shabbos menu. Perhaps people don’t realize that the foods we serve on Shabbos have meaning and minhagim and shouldn’t be changed at whim. Thank you again for producing a magazine with such high standards.

B.T.

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We greatly regret the publishing of sentiments that seemed to go against adherence to minhagim we hold dear. We apologize for the oversight.

AGONIZINGLY BEAUTIFUL

(Re: In the Shadow of the Holocaust, Issue 193)

I was so touched by the article about the effects the Holocaust still has on the second and third generation of survivors. I marveled at how the very real suffering is, and I appreciated the writer’s insight about how it was passed on as an emotional inheritance. The writer did not minimize or gloss over the truth, and yet presented it in the most sensitive, compassionate and respectful way.

Our generation is so quick to blame our parents for our our troubles, and in Mrs. Halle’s article I found the beauty of both understanding the story of survivors as well as the perspective of what amazing gifts the previous generation has bequeathed to us; the gift of resilience, of sticking to our values and the gift of getting up when life’s hardships bring us down.

Thank you for reminding us how much we owe to a generation who refused to break and instead chose to rebuild.

PARSHAS EIKEV

A Gift of a Time

Moshe Rabbeinu repeats the events of the Eigel, and tells how he davened to Hashem for 40 days and nights without eating or drinking in order to secure forgiveness for Klal Yisroel. The pasuk then says, “And I also davened for Aharon at that time” (Devarim 9:20).

Why does the Torah specify that it was “at that time”? Obviously, he didn’t daven before the chet took place!

IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT when the phone rang. Reb Chaim,* a mohel in Yerushalayim, picked up, wondering who was disturbing his sleep.

“Are you a mohel?” the woman on the other end of the line asked. “Can you be in Tel Aviv at seven-thirty tomorrow morning for our son’s bris?”

When Reb Chaim replied in the affirmative, the woman requested, “Please be on time. Oh, and our name is Golan,” she said, before hanging up.

At exactly 7:30 a.m. the next day, Reb Chaim got out of the taxi in Tel Aviv. He looked around to find the entrance to the shul or hall where the bris was to take place. All he saw was an apartment building. He looked at his paper. He definitely had the right address. Figuring that the family must be having the bris in their home, he went inside and found Family Golan’s door.

A young, secular woman opened. “You must be the mohel,” she said as she ushered him inside.

“Where will the bris take place?” Reb Chaim asked.

“Here! The baby is here, we were waiting just for you.”

This was strange. Reb Chaim had never before encountered a bris like this! No hall, people, no meal. Just a mother and baby!

The woman detected his bewilderment and explained, “To tell you the truth, we didn’t plan to make a bris for our Yuval. We’re completely secular and have no connection to religion. We don’t even know any religious people. When Yuval was born two months ago, we didn’t consider a bris, but we’ve thought it over and decided he shouldn’t be different from anyone else.”

Reb Chaim asked where the father was and she explained that he was already at work. “I’ll be leaving to work now, too,” she said.

“That’s why I asked you to be on time. At about eight o’clock, Yuval’s babysitter will be here. Then you can leave.”

She kissed her baby goodbye and left.

Reb Chaim was on his own in this strange apartment with the baby. It took him a few minutes to collect his bearings, and then he began. At this unusual bris, he served as both mohel and sandak. He was especially emotional as he recited the bracha, ending with, “K’shem shenichnas l’bris, kein yikanes l’Torah, l’chuppah, ul’ma’asim tovim.”

As Reb Chaim calmed the baby, he was overcome with emotion. He cried for the child whose parents hardly wanted him to have a bris, and could not be bothered to be with him during this special moment. He prayed that the child grow up to know more than his parents, to value Torah and mitzvos despite the secular lifestyle he would be brought up in.

Soon the babysitter arrived and Reb Chaim left.

More than a decade passed.

One day, Reb Chaim received another strange phone call. The woman identified herself as Mrs. Golan from Tel Aviv, and Reb Chaim immediately remembered. “How is Yuval doing? He must be a big boy already!”

“I’m calling because of him,” the woman replied tersely. “Could I ask you to come for a visit?”

Reb Chaim could not say no, and a few days later, he traveled to Tel Aviv to find out what mysterious matter the Golans wanted to share with him.

“Something happened to Yuval,” Mrs. Golan said. “Lately, he’s been refusing to go to school and he’s begging to become religious. I took him to a psychologist who claims he is stable. He advised me not to fight with him, because that will only make him worse. But we need your help.”

The woman explained that she didn’t know a single frum person who could help her, just him, the mohel — the first on the list in the phonebook — whom she had called upon twelve years before.

Reb Chaim was up to the task. He took Yuval under his wing and prepared him for his bar mitzvah. In time, Yuval was placed in a wonderful yeshivah where he grew into a true ben aliyah

Reb Chaim once shared the incident with a mekubal, who marveled at what can be accomplished at a time of eis ratzon. “A bris is a special time, when we can receive great yeshuos. The tears cried along with the baby’s cries have an effect in Shamayim! When you cried for this child during those auspicious moments, he received a great neshamah, which ultimately guided him to the path of Yiddishkeit.”

There are many moments of eis ratzon in our lives, and we must capitalize on them. Tefillah at such elevated times stands a greater chance of being fulfilled.

* * * * *

The Meshech Chochmah explains that Moshe Rabbeinu sought to daven for Aharon specifically at a time when his tefillos would be more easily accepted.

The Gemara (Rosh Hashanah; 18) says that unlike the verdict of a tzibbur, the verdict of an individual cannot be nullified. Moshe knew that specifically now, after he davened for Klal Yisroel for 40 days and nights, and his prayers were answered by Hakadosh Baruch Hu, it was an auspicious time to daven for Aharon as well.

It was an eis ratzon, and Moshe Rabbeinu chose to capitalize on it.

May we always utilize the many opportunities of eis ratzon that present themselves in our lives.

*name has been changed

Adapted from the teachings of Rav Mordechai Freundlich, zt”l.

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Monsey Man Wins High Honors at NYPD Graduation

An Orthodox Jew from Monsey walked away with the highest honors at the NYPD Police Academy graduation last week, coming out at the top of a class of more than 520 students.

VIN News reported that Shmuel Winsbacher was the class valedictorian, receiving two out of the eight awards given at graduation — one for overall excellence and the other for academic excellence. The 25-year-old wore his yarmulka proudly throughout his six months at the NYPD Police Academy and thanked his parents and his siblings for their support as he delivered his valedictory speech.

“It is important that we stay true to ourselves and, above all else, continue to demonstrate the integrity and professionalism that embodies this great department,” said Winsbacher as he addressed his classmates at the July 25 graduation, held at Madison Square Garden. “We must remember that today is not merely an endpoint, but a stepping stone towards a lifelong commitment to protect and serve.”

Winsbacher graduated the academy with an overall average of 99.59 percent and an academic average of 99.3 percent, the highest numbers in his class. He will begin his career at the NYPD with the transit police in the Bronx. Among the many congratulations he received was one from the highest ranking Orthodox NYPD officer, Inspector Richie Taylor, who said that being part of the department provides tremendous opportunities for growth. Another came from Kahal Adas Yisroel on Carlton Road, where Winsbacher serves as a ba’al korei, with a kiddush given in his honor.

Rosh Hashana in Uman May Be in Jeopardy

The annual pilgrimage to Uman could potentially become another casualty of the war in Ukraine. Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk announced that he will limit the number of Israelis entering the country amid rising concerns regarding Russian hostilities.

According to Yeshiva World News, a statement issued by the ambassador did not specify how many Israelis would be allowed into Uman, but that there was a need to safeguard potential targets, including Jewish faith leaders and visitors, and that a large gathering could turn the city into an attractive target for Russian forces.

At this time, the warning only affects Israelis planning to visit Uman. Strongly worded advisories issued last year urging travelers not to head for Uman for Rosh Hashana were ineffective, with approximately 20,000 people making the trip anyway, and no significant incidents reported.

Judge Agrees to Compassionate Release of Men Who Plotted to Bomb Shuls

Three men who allegedly plotted to shoot down National Guard planes and bomb shuls in Riverdale got their get-out-ofjail free card last week, after a U.S. District Judge granted their request for compassionate release.

According to the Associated Press, Judge Colleen McMahon said that Onta Williams, David Williams and Laguerre Payen had been manipulated by the FBI agents and a federal informant who had been convicted of fraud and was looking to curry favor with the government. Defense lawyers for the three said that the informant riled up the men with inflammatory statements and then continued to encourage their plot, buying them groceries, helping them select targets, and even providing them with fake bombs and a fake missile. Prosecutors painted a picture of the defendants spending months plotting the attack and procuring what they thought were real explosives that would be used to shoot down planes at the Air National Guard Place in Newburgh. The three were arrested in 2009, a time of heightened concerns about terror attacks by foreign extremists, after allegedly planting bombs supplied by the FBI informant at Riverdale shuls, unaware that they were packed with inert explosives. Their 2010 conviction was followed by a failed 2013 appeal. They were sentenced by McMahon to the 25-year mandatory minimum sentence and were scheduled to remain in jail until 2030.

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about the health of the three men, and said that she had had doubts about the case. She said in her decision that “the real lead conspirator was the United States,” with the men bribed to participate, even as she noted that their participation in the plan was “heinous.” McMahon cut the sentence imposed on the three to time served plus 90 days, providing time for probation officials to prepare for their release and for lawyers to find supportive housing for Payen, who has a severe mental illness.

Amith Gupta described the trio as men who were “entrapped for their race, religion and working-class backgrounds by a government looking to spread fear of Muslims and justify bloated budgets.”

James Cromitie, a fourth conspirator in the plot, is due to remain in jail until 2030 and was described in a court complaint as being eager to shed American and Jewish blood. A lawyer for Cromtie said that he is considering similar action, hoping to get his client freed as well.

NYC to Legalize Jaywalking?

Most New Yorkers aren’t even aware that jaywalking –crossing the street in locations other than crosswalks — is technically illegal, and a recent push in the City Council would relegate that law to the dustbin of history.

The New York Post reported that Canarsie Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse sponsored legislation last week that would allow pedestrians to cross wherever they please, without having to obey traffic signals. Supporters of the plan say that it’s necessary to prevent blacks and Latinos from being unfairly targeted by police for jaywalking, something that most city residents do on a regular basis.

While it’s rarely enforced, jaywalking has technically been against the law in New York City since 1958 and officially carries a $250 penalty. In 2019, 361 jaywalking tickets were issued, and while enforcement was practically nonexistent during the pandemic, 33 jaywalking tickets were issued in 2021 and 117 in 2022. With 111 jaywalking tickets given out as of March 30, this year’s numbers will eclipse 2022’s numbers significantly.

Then-City Council speaker Corey Johnson had called for jaywalking to be legalized in 2019, noting that 90% of all of the jaywalking tickets issued in 2019 given to blacks and Latinos. That effort fell flat once COVID hit and died in committee when it was reintroduced in 2021.

Not everyone is on board with the idea, saying that it flies in the face of New York City’s Vision Zero plan to lower traffic fatalities.

“How can anyone imagine this is a good idea considering the pedestrian deaths we continue to have each year?” asked Councilwoman Joann Ariola. “It would only put more pedestrians in danger.”

But safety advocate Eric McClure of Streets PAC disagreed, saying that he doesn’t believe that statistics prove that jaywalking is dangerous and that crossing mid-block avoids the dangers of fast, unexpected turns at intersections. Spokespeople for the NYPD and the mayor’s office have both said that they need time to review the proposed legislation before commenting on the matter.

District Attorney Promotes Aide Who

Allegedly Disdained Jews

A top aide to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez who was promoted to an elite position last month is being criticized by current and former staffers, who have described her as a bully who abused her position and often made disparaging remarks about Jewish people.

The New York Post reported that Maritza Ming, who had been working as Gonzalez’s chief of staff since 2018, was named to the newly created position of Confidential Executive ADA in June. Gonzalez described the move as a promotion for Ming, who saw her salary rising from $207,938 to $210,000, her new paycheck coming in just shy of the amount earned by the district attorney.

Ming’s detractors have said that she showed contempt for her Jewish colleagues, describing them as “privileged.” The 51-year-old allegedly complained that certain bureaus had too many Jews in high ranking positions, and reportedly said on one occasion that religious Jews should pay more for kosher food at an office holiday party. Two complaints were filed against Ming for her treatment of Jewish employees; one that was submitted to the city’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity was closed by the department without finding any violations, and another, filed with the district attorney’s leadership, is currently pending.

DA spokesperson Oren Yaniv dismissed the allegations, noting that Ming was instrumental in promoting Jewish attorneys. Insiders have said that it was Gonzalez, not Ming, who initiated those moves. Fifteen sources have reportedly said that Ming’s behavior compelled high level members of the DA’s office to resign and has had a negative impact on morale. All asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation.

In addition to having staffers allegedly assembling exercise equipment and making birthday party invitations for her children, sources have accused Ming of bullying the human resources department about payroll and hiring issues, and then responding to complaints by saying, “I don’t care about the rules.”

Yaniv described the criticisms as “meritless office gossip.”

Tornado-Like Winds Wreak Havoc in Bensonhurst

Reports that a tornado touched down in Bensonhurst on July 25 may not have been accurate, but the extreme winds that blew in caused major damage, uprooting trees, taking out traffic lights, cutting electricity to some homes and destroying cars.

CBS News reported that a severe storm created a phenomenon known as a microburst on Bay Ridge Avenue between 18th and 20th Avenues at approximately 3:40 p.m. Wind speeds hit a frightening 60 to 70 mph. According to the National Weather Service, a microburst is a localized column of sinking air within a thunderstorm that can cause extensive damage and be potentially life-threatening.

Bensonhurst resident Haydar Eren’s car was damaged by

the microburst just moments after he parked it and went inside.

“It took out the sunroof, the windshield’s cracked, the doors are a little pushed out,” said Eren. “But thankfully I didn’t come outside to move it.”

More than a dozen trees fell in Brooklyn due to the storm, with one person injured by a falling branch.

“I was watching out the windows when this huge burst of wind like I never saw came down the street and the water was whooshing down,” said Joan McGrath. “I looked up and this tree was bending in half. The awning was hanging just by the very edge. It was very frightening.”

How Safe are Those Amusement Park Rides?

County fairs and family trips to amusement parks have long been a summer vacation staple, but pictures emerging several weeks ago showing a crack in the steel support beam of a North Carolina roller coaster have propelled ride safety into the headlines.

CBS News reported that officials shut down the Fury 325foot roller coaster at the Carowinds Amusement Park on June 30 after pictures went viral showing a damaged column of the 325-foot roller coaster. Carowinds described the ride, which has an 81-degree drop, as the longest steel coaster in North America.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported that New York State requires traveling rides, such as those found at the 50 county and youth fairs that open during the summer months each year, to undergo a three-part inspection by the Department of Labor. Each component undergoes an initial review upon its arrival at the fair or festival site, with a second inspection taking place once the ride is assembled and a third review done as the operator runs the ride without any passengers. Once all of the inspections are completed, a visible white tag is placed on the ride confirming it has passed inspection, and listing the date of inspection as well as the name of the inspector.

“Our inspectors work diligently and thoroughly to ensure that every piece of equipment functions properly before anyone boards these rides,” said New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. “When you see the NYSDOL inspection tag, you know that the ride has been thoroughly inspected and is safe to board.”

In 2022, 7,000 rides were inspected by the Department of Labor, a statistic that includes stationary rides located outside of the five boroughs, which are inspected at least once each year. According to the U.S. Safety Commission, there were 24,013 emergency room visits made for injuries related to amusement park rides in 2022.

Riders and their parents are encouraged to follow basic safety rules, such as staying securely buckled in and seated for the full duration of the ride, leaving loose items including glasses, hats and cellphones behind, and taking breaks between high thrill rides featuring high g-forces. Additionally, anyone seeing a ride being operated unsafely is encouraged to report the problem to a venue employee immediately.

CHAPTER 17

Lani’s mother invites her to move in for the entire Pesach. Riva panics when her boss asks her to work overtime every day until Pesach, and then she learns that Chevi Eisdorf has been bullying Fraidy.

Yaakov was still sitting in the dining room chair facing her, but Riva didn’t acknowledge his presence. Eli crawled over and tugged at her foot, blabbering in all his sweet innocence. His face was coated in mysterious dirt, but it didn’t bother Riva. She lifted him onto her lap and hugged him tightly, as though her embrace alone could protect him, protect all her children, from all the cruelty in the world.

“I need to go now,” Yaakov said. “Eric’s waiting. Should we talk later?”

Riva stroked Eli’s arm and nodded dumbly. What was there to talk about anyway, now or later?

Yaakov slipped on his jacket and reached for his hat. At the door, he turned back to Riva. “We’re going to deal with this. Whatever it takes, we’ll get involved and make it end.”

Another nod. She couldn’t think of a single thing to say.

When the door closed, Eli started whining. Riva finally got off the couch to make him a bottle. She gave it to him in his crib, subconsciously questioning what she was doing, putting him to sleep now; he was going to make vach nacht later. But she couldn’t deal with him now. She couldn’t deal with anything.

Chevi is bullying Fraidy.

And then, like hot water splashing over ice, the numbness dissolved and a wave of rage crashed over her.

How dare she?!

Leaving the room, Riva sidestepped buckets of toys that were air drying in the hallway. She’d been all ambitious that morning, got up early do some Pesach cleaning. Now she felt like kicking every last container in her fury.

In the kitchen, she found the morning’s breakfast mess glaring at her as though it was out to get her. She glared right back.

How had this happened? Fraidy and Chevi had always been friends; there had hardly ever been any fighting between them, since they were babies. Fraidy was such a sweet, lovable girl. This was so… unfair. Horrible. Mean.

The anger in her chest flickered for a moment, then gave way to an overwhelming sense of hurt. Her mind flashed images of Chevi kicking Fraidy in the yard, teasing her, inciting the girls to laugh at her. She felt like vomiting.

Wearily, she took a pack of French fries out of the freezer and poured it out onto a pan. She drizzled oil and sprinkled salt, her movements slow and sluggish. Tzippy’s bus would arrive any minute, she had to finish putting up supper, but she couldn’t focus, couldn’t think the simplest thoughts, such as what else she should cook.

She gave up trying. She wasn’t cooking supper, because….

Because I’m an awful mother anyway.

The hurt settled in a corner of her chest to wait as a tide of self-castigation flooded her thoughts.

What kind of mother misses such cues?

How had she not picked up on what was happening?

Distantly, she heard a bus honking, and it took her a full minute to realize it was for her; it was Tzippy’s bus.

She raced down the two flights of stairs and sprinted out the door. Taking Tzippy off the bus, she all but crushed her in a hug. “I love you so much, sweetie,” she whispered. “How was your day?”

Tzippy was thrilled with her mother’s effusive greeting, and she bounced happily in Riva’s arms. Riva continued holding her all-the-way up the stairs and into their apartment. Tzippy drank in the attention, showing off all the projects she’d done that day, until she got bored and drifted away to play, leaving Riva alone with her train of emotions.

I need to talk to Lani.

It only made sense. This was a situation involving both their daughters. Lani’s daughter was bullying Fraidy.

But the idea of confronting Lani made her feel sick. The loan situation had wedged itself between them. She was afraid to talk to Lani now, afraid of adding to the ugly rift.

Okay, so now she did want to talk to Yaakov, she needed to get all this out of her system. She needed him to tell her what to do.

But her husband was gone now, sitting with Eric Moore and delving into the complexities of building laws and electrical code. He wouldn’t be home for hours.

She returned to the kitchen and thought about supper again. French fries, and? There was a container of split pea soup in the freezer, she could defrost quickly. And then

maybe pita pizzas? Scrambled eggs? The kids would love either of those two. Maybe she wasn’t such an awful mother after all….

A little later, the door opened with only the slightest squeak. Riva stood still in the kitchen, waiting for Fraidy to enter. She heard her daughter hang up her jacket and dump her briefcase into the coat closet. She heard the coat closet door close.

Her heart was molten butter now; she couldn’t wait to wrap her arms around Fraidy and just hold on to her tightly, transmit all the peace and security in the world.

But the Fraidy who walked into the kitchen was the same Fraidy who walked in every day. She wasn’t crying, she wasn’t holding her head down. She said a plain hello and continued straight to her bedroom.

It was this quiet entrance that made Riva quake. It was an uncomfortable proof that this had been just another day in her life, just another day of suffering.

Riva went over to her room and gave a light tap on the door before entering.

Inside, Fraidy was sitting on her bed, staring blankly out the window.

“Fraidy…”

Fraidy turned her head to face her. “Yes?”

“Fraidy… I… Is there anything you want to tell me?”

She looked confused for a moment, and then suspicion crept up in her eyes. “Did Mrs. Schiffer call you?”

Riva walked over to the bed and sat down gingerly. “She did, sweetie. She told me what happened. She told me about… everything… that’s been going on.”

Fraidy blinked. Her eyes filled with tears, but behind the sadness, Riva saw something else in her eyes: relief.

* * * * *

She didn’t end up talking to Yaakov that day.

He came home at 6:00 p.m. for exactly one hour, during which time he ate a quick and completely random supper of soup, fries, and crackers with various spreads, and helped Riva with bath and bedtime. After that, he had to “fly out to Mincha, and I’ll go straight to night seder from there, and, oh, I’m going down to Reuven Bleich tonight, he’s giving me a blueprint to work on.”

Riva was asleep by the time he came home — she had no idea what time — with the toy containers still lined up in the hallway, which was not a good idea with little kids around, but too bad, just too bad.

She couldn’t help it. She knew she should start Pesachcleaning the kitchen. They would need to turn over in a little more than a week, and she had to be done with all the cleaning before then. But she was so drained — from her stressful day, from Fraidy’s anguish — that she couldn’t

HOW HAD THIS HAPPENED? FRAIDY AND CHEVI HAD ALWAYS BEEN FRIENDS;

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bring herself to do a thing. Sleep would be a panacea, a welcome escape from all the pressure.

The morning was nothing better, but why had she thought it would be? It was a morning like every morning at the Strohs: scrambling to get everyone and everything ready for the day and making sure that everyone, including herself, made it out of the house on time. Riva felt almost guilty for this routine, for knowingly sending Fraidy off to face another day of torment. She silenced her conscience by telling herself it would be only a few days now until Pesach break.

Yaakov called her as she was hurrying to work.

“We didn’t get to talk last night,” he said.

“We never get to talk.”

“Where are you now?”

“Where would I be? On my way to work.”

“I know, I was just thinking… forget it. You know what, Riva? I’ll pick you up on your lunch break, we’ll go somewhere to grab a bite. We need to talk, and if we don’t have time, we need to make time.”

“Ha ha, lunch break, good joke. Are you forgetting who my boss is? Are you forgetting that this is the business’s season? Also, Adina’s on maternity leave and we’re all trying to cover for her.”

“I’m not forgetting anything. You’re entitled to a lunch break, and if he fires you because you take one, really, Riva, wouldn’t that be a big relief?”

Wouldn’t it? The thought itself made her limbs feel weightless. But what was the use of fantasizing? “If I take a lunch break,” she said bitterly, “he’ll expect me to stay until eight.”

“And you’ll say you can’t. He’s a difficult person, true, but he’s only a person after all. You can’t allow him to step all over you.”

Riva remained quiet. There was nothing to add; they could go in circles like this forever.

But Yaakov was right. She did need to talk to him, and she also desperately needed a break from the unbearable tension in the office, so she agreed. So what if Mr. G. fires me? I want him to fire me.

A few hours later, when Yaakov

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texted her that he was outside, she waited for Mr. Gabioff to get on the phone before making her exit. When he was fully engrossed in a heated argument with some poor soul on the line, she mumbled, “I’ll be back soon,” and headed for the door.

“Mrs. Stroh?”

Grrr, what luck.

“Yes?”

“Were you the one who confirmed the Meisels booking?”

“Y-yes?”

He looked at her like she was wearing a wet mop on her head. “You confirmed a booking before assigning a crew?”

Do I laugh or do I cry?

“I…” she eked out. “I mean, you said….”

“Ah, so now you’re going to put words in my mouth?”

You told me to schedule it! I told you there was no crew available! I told you, I told you, I told you!

But the words remained pasted to her throat. She waited for him to sigh his great sigh, and the moment he did, she slipped out of the office.

“Riva?” Yaakov asked sharply as she sank into her seat in the car. “What happened?”

“I’m never going back to that office.”

“Boss?”

“He’s a—”

Yaakov waited.

“Forget it,” she mumbled.

Ten minutes later, they were sitting at a table with salad and rolls in front of them. “Well,” Riva started. “What are we going to do about Fraidy?”

Yaakov broke a roll in half and put the pieces onto the plate in front of him. “We’re going to talk about Fraidy,” Yaakov said, “but before that, we need to talk about you.”

“Me?”

He took a small bite and flicked crumbs off his fingers. “You’re not making Pesach this year, Riva.”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean that you’re killing yourself, and it’s just too much. I don’t know what happened in the office today, but

I’m talking in general. Your job, the overtime, the kids, cleaning and turning over and cooking. You’ll be a shmatte by the time Pesach rolls around.”

His words made something in her melt. It was so good to hear him say this, so good to have the tumult in her life put into words and acknowledged.

“I can’t even explain what happened in the office today. It defies logic.”

“You see what I mean?”

But his validation wouldn’t change the reality. “I’m not sure what you’re trying to say. Who’s going to make Pesach for us, exactly? Or are you taking us to a Pesach hotel?”

He grinned. “Not quite. Unless you consider your parents’ house a hotel. Your mother’s always telling us to move in for Yom Tov. I know you usually prefer to stay home, but this year, I think we should just do it.”

Riva picked up her knife and sliced through a tomato in her plate. She pictured what it would mean: packing everyone up, locking up the house, moving into her parents’ home. Her mother would be ecstatic — “Did you have some latkes, sheifela?” and “You have to taste these almond clusters, they’re sinful!” and “Go take a nap, Riva, I’ll watch Eli. Come here, tzaddik, did I ever tell you that you are the absolute cutest human being in the whole entire world?” No cooking, no cleaning, just lending a hand in her mother’s old, familiar Pesach kitchen and enjoying the time with her parents and children.

Yaakov was waiting for a response. “You’re right,” she said. “I don’t know why I didn’t think of it myself. That would be, like, unbelievable. The ultimate relief, and treat.”

Yaakov beamed, and Riva looked down at her plate. He wanted so badly to make everything right for them. For her. It made him so happy to make her happy.

She dialed her mother as soon as they returned to the car. She talked for only a minute, but her face was drawn when she hung up. “So much for that,” she told Yaakov sourly. “It was a great idea, but someone beat us to it.”

TO BE CONTINUED…

DO I NEED A COPYWRITER?

CHAYA BEER

Even once you know what copywriting is all about, you might still be wondering if you need a copywriter for your specific situation.

The Strategy Scenario

When you know you want a copywriter to write an ad, or a brochure, it’s a pretty straightforward project. You tell the copywriter about your service (I just started offering swimming lessons in my private pool and I want to put an ad in the local circulars to let people know) the copywriter does the research, and then she writes the slogan and ad text that get people looking.

But there are other kinds of marketing situations. Situations where you know you need to do some kind of marketing, but you haven’t the faintest clue what that marketing should look like. Imagine you’ve created a fabulous curriculum that you want to sell to schools. You might not know how to reach the principals and teachers who would be

interested in buying it.

What you need is marketing strategy.

Strategy Science

Often, copywriters get approached with this kind of situation. People know they need to get their product out there… but where?

A copywriter who’s been trained in marketing strategy can help answer that question. The research that she uses to figure out the best words to write can be used to find out where that advertising should be done. For example, she might interview several principals who are potential customers for a curriculum. From these interviews, she might find that there’s a yearly chinuch conference they all attend. Seeing a brochure

at this conference would definitely bring their attention to the curriculum the brochure promotes. The copywriter would then write up a brochure to market this product at the conference.

This kind of project is called devising a marketing strategy. Copywriters who often handle these kinds of projects sometimes call themselves marketing strategists for this reason, but many copywriters who aren’t officially strategists offer this service as well.

The Mini-Biz in Marketing

You have a little side business — you know, just something you do from home. Not like a real business. Maybe you do electrolysis from home. Or maybe you sell baby products from your basement.

Do you need a copywriter for such a tiny business?

Goal!

To answer the question of whether you need a copywriter (or need to invest in marketing altogether) ask yourself the following questions:

1. Am I happy with the volume of customers I currently have? (i.e., I have enough customers to keep me busy.)

1. Am I happy with the quality of customers I currently have? (i.e., happy to pay my prices, the type of people I’m looking to attract)

If the answer to both of those questions is yes, great! Your marketing, even if it’s just word of mouth being passed around, is obviously working. You’re reaching your goals without doing more advertising than you need to.

If the answer to any of those questions is no, then investing in your marketing could be the right step for you.

The Convince-Me-Not Copy

When you hear that “Copywriters write the words to convince people to buy your product or use your services,” you might get turned off. You feel like it’s not fair to convince people that they need what they can’t have, and that marketers might be

ruining the world because they’re raising standards and making people want more and more.

And you’re right. It isn’t fair to convince people that they need something that they can’t have.

So, does that mean you can’t hire a copywriter to help promote your services?

Careful Copywriting

Copywriters do have to be careful when they write copy. Many, many marketers play on people’s weaknesses in order to get them to hand over their cash or credit card numbers. They use manipulative words and declare that anyone who doesn’t listen to their offer will be poor, miserable, and left out. Or, they make big promises that they can’t necessarily keep.

In an ad for a vacation, that might sound like this: “Don’t be the only schlepper left behind in the sticky city! Join Dream Vacations for a week of bliss.”

Such copywriting might work to get customers, which is why it’s done. But long-term, it turns people (like you!) off. It gives people negative feelings.

There’s another way to market effectively, and that’s to use persuasion, rather than manipulation. In an ad for a vacation, persuasion might sound something like this:

“Take the planning out of the vacation.

Leave it to Dream Vacations to plan the details of your summer relaxation:

• Day trip options for adults, teens, pre-teens, and toddlers

• Vacation rentals, from mansions to cabins, outfitted with amenities

• Transportation out-of-state arranged, including choice of vehicle

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This type of ad uses specific information to persuade a potential customer to buy from them. It talks directly to people who already want a vacation, and just don’t want to have to plan it (instead of promoting the idea of vacations.) Most of all, it highlights the benefits of their own planning services instead of reflecting negatively on anyone who chooses not to use them.

So, can you hire a copywriter and do effective marketing while still staying true to your values? The answer is a definite yes, as long as you make sure that the copywriter is an ethical copywriter who shares those values.

Chaya Beer is the strategic copywriter behind CopySprings, where she helps small businesses maximize their marketing to grow bigger or better. She’s not quite ready to give up creative writing, though, which is why you’ll still see her byline on the occasional magazine article in these pages. For more copywriting info, she can be reached at chaya@copysprings.com.

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These grilled fruit kabobs (or grilled dessert kabobs, if you’re in need of another something sweet!) are the best for a backyard barbecue. Not only are they easy to make, but they also grill in a flash and are perfect for parties.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (¼) pineapple, cut into chunks

3 peaches, pitted and sliced

3 kiwis, peeled and sliced

1 (4.5 oz) container doughnut holes

½ cup maple syrup

6-8 skewers

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high for direct heat grilling.

2. Assemble your kabobs by skewering the fruits and doughnuts.

3. Baste the kabobs on all sides with the maple syrup and place them on the grill grates.

4. Grill the kabobs for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until the fruit is caramelized.

CHICKEN KABOBS WITH CILANTRO LIME DIPPING SAUCE

These chicken kabobs are an absolute winner, time and again. They’re adult and kid friendly, making it the perfect dinner choice. Oh, and the dipping sauce just takes it to new heights!

CHICKEN KABOBS

6 chicken cutlets

½ T. olive oil

Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper

¼ tsp. garlic powder

¼ tsp. onion powder

¼ tsp. dried basil

2 (4 oz.) packages beef fry

½ cup of your favorite barbecue sauce

5-6 skewers

DIPPING SAUCE

½ cup mayonnaise

6 cubes frozen cilantro

2 T. lime juice

2 T. water

2 T. extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

½ avocado

¼ cup scallions, green part removed

1 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS FOR THE KABOBS

1. Cut the chicken into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

2. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried basil. Mix until well combined.

3. Wrap a piece of beef fry around each chicken piece. Thread 5 or 6 pieces of this onto each skewer. Pack them close together on the skewer so the beef fry slices stay intact.

4. Heat the grill to medium-high heat.

5. Oil the grates really well to prevent the beef fry from sticking.

6. Arrange the chicken skewers on the grill and cook them for 4 minutes.

7. Turn over the chicken skewers. If you’d like, you can brush the skewers with your favorite barbecue sauce to keep them moist. Cook for another 4 minutes.

8. Turn the skewers again, brush them with barbecue sauce again, and continue to cook for 4 more minutes, or until done.

FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE

1. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a blender, or in a food processor fitted with the S blade. Blend until smooth and creamy.

2. Serve alongside the chicken kabobs.

MUSHROOM MEAT KABOBS

These kabobs bring together one of my favorite food combinations: mushrooms and meat! Deliciously seasoned and grilled to perfection, this recipe is very simple and incredibly flavorful.

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ lb. beef, cut into chunks as for stew

8 oz. mushrooms

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

½ tsp. dried rosemary

½ tsp. dried oregano

1 lb. small potatoes

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the meat and mushrooms in a bag or bowl.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary and oregano.

3. Pour this marinade over the meat and mushrooms. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

4. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until just tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.

5. Thread the marinated steak and mushrooms, along with the potatoes, onto skewers.

6. Heat the grill to medium-high heat.

7. Grill the kabobs for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until the meat is cooked to desired doneness.

8. Season the kabobs with additional salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Camping with my father was part of my childhood. And part of the camping experience was sleeping in a tent and building a campfire. Learning the art of making a fire as a kid made this process a natural, inbred skill that I never gave much thought to — I just did it.

Campfires keep bugs away, and provide light after dark. You can use them to roast your marshmallows and hot dogs on a stick, and even for other forms of cooking, if you have the right gear. On cooler nights, the fire helps keep things warm and toasty.

I now take my own children camping every summer, and I’ve taught firebuilding skills to the next generation. In fact, when I take my family camping, I don’t even make the fire anymore. My teenagers do the entire job by themselves, and they are quite good at it. Once you’ve done it a few times, you’ll get the hang of it, and it goes quickly and easily.

SAFETY FIRST

The first thing to keep in mind is safety. If you’re making a campfire in a backyard, keep a distance from any wood or brush, and fully surround the area of the fire with rocks to keep the fire contained. You don’t want the fire to spread. If you’re at a campsite, there’s usually a designated area such as a fire pit or fire ring to make the fire.

Keep the fires in their designated spots. Make sure you have enough water nearby to completely extinguish the fire when you’re done. If you’re making a fire in your backyard, keep a hose nearby and leave it running.

Finally, young children must be supervised around the fire at all times.

BUILDING THE FIRE

To set up the fire properly, you need three things: brush (also called kindling), twigs, and firewood. The fire will spread from the smaller brush, first to the twigs and then to the larger logs. If you try to light a large log, or even smaller twigs on their own, they won’t ignite. The twigs will ignite only by catching fire from the kindling, and larger logs will catch fire only from the sustained fire of the smaller twigs.

Keep in mind: When building a fire is that if the brush or wood is wet, it’s going to be extremely difficult to get the fire going. Unless the forecast doesn’t call for rain, keep all your brush, twigs, and firewood dry by leaving it in your car or at least covered so it will catch fire easily. If it rained the previous day, the leaves may also still be wet, so make sure not to use those, either.

For kindling, you need to find something small and dry that can catch fire instantly. I usually use dry leaves. You can also use paper towels, tissues or newspaper in addition or in place of the brush. (However, don’t use colored newspaper or colored paper as these contain chemicals that enter the air as they burn.)

Once you have collected your kindling, twigs and wood supply, it’s time to arrange them. There are two basic styles for arranging campfires.

One: The teepee structure. Place the brush on the ground and surround it with twigs arranged upright and leaning against one another, like an Indian teepee. Then arrange the larger logs around it, upright and leaning on each other. When the kindling catches fire, it will burn

long enough for the twigs to catch, which will in turn burn long enough to ignite the logs.

Two: The log cabin. Place two larger logs parallel to one another, with some space between. Between them, place a pile of brush. Then, lay twigs across the two logs, almost like train tracks above the brush. Place two more logs perpendicular to the first two, and then you can add another layer of twigs.

Both the teepee and the log cabin designs incorporate space between the wood. That breathing space is necessary to allow the oxygen to flow between the logs, and prevent the flames from suffocating.

When you’re ready to start the fire, light the brush. You can use a match or lighter. I recommend lighting it in two or three sections so different

PRO TIP: If you’re having trouble getting your fire going, place one or several tea lights on the ground with the brush to get the fire started. Brush burns out quickly, but tea lights stay lit for a while and give the other materials some extra time to catch fire.

My preference is not to use lighter fluid, as it can cause safety issues, it doesn’t really do much other than give a temporary burst of fire, and I don’t like having it around the food that I’m eating.

PRO TIP: Don’t use all your firewood at once. You can start off with four to five pieces and keep several additional pieces handy to add as needed to keep the fire going. If you add an entire bundle of firewood when you start the fire, it will be large in the beginning but will go out sooner. A smaller fire that lasts longer is generally a better idea. When adding new firewood, make sure to provide breathing space between the logs and not suffocate the fire. If the fire starts going out, you can use a large stick to poke the firewood toward the center, as well as blow the fire to give it oxygen and reignite an area that is just embers. When blowing a fire, keep your eyes closed to avoid ash going into your eyes.

FOR A BACKYARD FIRE: If you’re making a campfire in a backyard, you can forage in the woods for firewood such as larger branches of dead trees. You can break or cut them to size as needed. If you’re camping, most campgrounds have firewood available for purchase. It’s difficult to find large pieces of wood in most camping areas, so purchasing the firewood will be necessary. Twigs and brush can be taken from the woods, and the best practice is to gather it in advance to keep it dry in case of rain. Make sure to avoid poison ivy when foraging!

ONE-MATCH FIRE ESTHER KING

When I was a camper in the Pioneers division of Camp Sternberg, we lived in tents in the woods and learned survival skills like firebuilding. I could usually get a fire going, but it took a few tries. Although I had the skills, I didn’t have the confidence. (I was a teenager, after all.) And there was pressure — if you couldn’t make a fire, you couldn’t cook breakfast. So while I was happy to gather wood and arrange the kindling, I was also happy to let someone else try to light it. If I never tried, I never failed.

The ultimate goal was to be able to build a one-match fire. If you could arrange your wood and kindling (and we NEVER cheated and used anything except natural brush — no paper, tissues or aerosol sprays) and get the fire going with only one match, you had arrived. For the campers, a one-match fire was a status symbol. For the staff, the assumption was that it was no big deal.

A couple of years later I was back in camp, this time in the elite position as a Pioneer Aide. Now I was the one teaching the Pioneer campers how to build a fire. But my insecurity persisted. I had a bad case of impostor syndrome. What if I set up the whole thing, and then I couldn’t get the fire to light? Somehow I always managed to have another Pioneer Aide or even a camper take over at that point. Until the day came that I couldn’t wriggle out of it. With campers gathered around me and watching closely, I arranged the wood in a log cabin design, cross-crossing the pieces in incremental sizes, leaving just the perfect amount of space. Then I took the match, held my breath, and touched it to the tinder… I fanned it gently, praying, and watched as the twigs caught… and then the logs.

“One-match fire!” the campers yelled. I just stood there grinning. If camp was about finding out who you really are and what you really could do, I had finally made it. Inside me, a spark burst into flame.

areas start burning at the same time. I suggest a long lighter or extra-long matches, which make the job of lighting easier and safer. Once the brush catches fire, I sometimes add some more brush or paper towels to the area that just ignited to allow it to catch on better. If you are adding more brush or paper materials, make sure not to suffocate the fire; allow it to have breathing space.

CAMPFIRE COOKING

Cool trick: Bring a laser pointer and point it into the smoke of a campfire. The laser beam becomes fully visible in the smoke.

If you are cooking on the fire, you can make skewers by taking a long twig and cutting the edge into a point. Marshmallows or hot dogs can be poked with the point and then be held above the fire. I prefer to sanitize my skewer sticks in the fire prior to using them. There are also long, ready-made skewers available for purchase, which I recommend.

REMEMBER!

Never leave a campfire fire unattended. Make sure a responsible person is in the vicinity of the fire at all times to monitor the fire in case it spreads. Once the fire burns out, or when you are ready to put it out, make sure to pour plenty of water over it so that all the embers are FULLY extinguished. Pouring water over the fire creates lots of smoke, so make sure to close your mouth and eyes.

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Imagine sitting around a campfire with your family, sleeping under the stars, hearing the birds chirp… Ouch, did you just sit on a rock? Maybe, but that’s an insignificant detail on a camping trip.

Some of us might think that camping as a frum family with kids would be too complicated, but the Braun family from Monsey doesn’t believe that! They’ve been going camping every summer for over ten years, a tradition that has given them countless family memories and beautiful moments.

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HOW IT ALL STARTED

Elisheva Braun, a self-proclaimed city girl, was never much of an outdoorsy person. But her husband, born and bred in Monsey, always loved nature and being outdoors, and passed his genes on to their seven kids. He spent many years unsuccessfully trying to convince Elisheva to go camping. Then one year, when their kids had a few days off, Elisheva agreed to meet him halfway by staying in a cabin on a campsite near the Delaware River. They planned to stay there for two days and enjoy the nearby attractions. But when they went to book the cabin, nothing were available.

“I really didn’t want to disappoint my kids… so I gave in, and we went out to buy a tent and camping equipment!” Elisheva says, laughing.

old, and their youngest, a toddler, stayed behind with relatives. The trip was a major success, and the family enjoyed boating and hiking during the day and slept cozily in sleeping bags in the tent at night.

“We had so much uninterrupted quality time with our kids, and they loved every minute of it. There’s really nothing like disconnecting from our busy lives and going into nature for a few days. We were hooked right away, and knew we were going to do it again.”

INTO THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Camping seems intimidating, and I asked Elisheva how they knew how to pitch the tents, build campfires, and what to bring along. She says that for a few years her husband had been chaperoning camping trips for their sons’ cheder and had picked up many camping tips there.

“He also just knows these things, I’m honestly not sure how,” Elisheva says wryly. “I think it’s in his blood.”

And, of course, experience is the best teacher. After their first two-day camping trip, the Brauns quickly learned the ropes and now usually go for five or six days at a time (never over Shabbos).

Elisheva vividly remembers one year when there was a rainstorm that lasted for a few days. Although they spent many hours playing games and bonding inside the tent, meals were a challenge; they couldn’t bring any food into the tent so as not to attract animals. The picnic tables scattered around the campsite were open to the elements, and they had to dash in and out of the rain in order to eat. For the next trip, they bought a canopy to cover the picnic table in case of rain.

The Brauns have explored a few different states on their camping trips. There are

dozens of campsites all over the United States that offer amenities specifically for campers.

On such campsites, you don’t need to worry about things like having a table to eat at, or access to bathrooms and showers.

For a quick overnight trip, the Brauns often go to Beaver Pond Campground, which is just a 25-minute drive from Monsey. This campsite has only bathrooms and spots to pitch tents; you’re pretty much surrounded by woods. And the occasional animal, although the Brauns fortunately haven’t had any frightening encounters, unless you count a coyote wailing in response to their baby’s cries.

For longer trips, the Brauns have gone to campsites in Maryland and Pennsylvania, in addition to some in upstate New York. These bigger campsites have amenities like cabins available for rent, bathroom facilities, pools, picnic tables, and sometimes even on-site activities like basketball courts and crafts for children (and no wild animals!). They also have a supplies store with essentials like firewood, ice for coolers, and other camping supplies.

I wonder aloud how much a camping trip costs, and Elisheva tells me it depends on the site. Beaver Pond Campground, for example, which doesn’t offer any amenities, is $30 per night, while the bigger ones that do have amenities are around $120 per night. Renting a cabin, of course, is more expensive and can go up to about $500 per night. Buying the tent and equipment, though, it’s a one-time purchase that you can use over and over again.

When I asked Elisheva how much in advance they book a trip, she explained that for the bigger campsites you usually need to make a reservation a few weeks in advance, especially if you want a specific spot, such as next to the lake. You also never know who will be in the spot next to yours, but

“IT’S HONESTLY AMAZING; THESE CAMPSITES ARE KIND OF LIKE A CAMPING BUNGALOW COLONY. WE ONLY NEED TO BRING OUR CAMPING GEAR, CLOTHES AND FOOD; THE REST IS TAKEN CARE OF”

they try to go in the quieter seasons when the sites are emptier. Most of those campsites mostly have non-Jewish families, but the Brauns have met some frum families on campsites in the Catskill mountains, which makes the trip more exciting — and easier too, since they can share food and cooking equipment.

“It’s honestly amazing; these campsites are kind of like a camping bungalow colony. We only need to bring our camping gear, clothes and food; the rest is taken care of.”

COOKING AND CAMPFIRES

Speaking of food, what do you eat while living in a tent?

Most campsites provide electricity, so the Brauns bring extension cords so they can use Betty Crockers and toasters, with which they can make eggs, pizza, chicken, and practically anything. They store all the food in coolers and buy fresh ice from the on-site supply store every night. And, in true camping fashion, most dinners are usually over a grill, with marshmallows for dessert, of course.

“Oh, and we also sometimes bake pitas!”

Wait, what?

Laughing, Elisheva shares how she mixes flour, water, oil and salt in a disposable pan and hands out a piece for each kid to roll into a circle. Then they bake it over a campfire, either in a pan or on an upside-down wok. Together with a variety of spreads and fillings, it makes for a great breakfast or dinner. Honestly, fresh, hot pitas on a camping trip sound pretty enticing.

THE BRAUNS’ ADVICE AND PACKING TIPS FOR FIRST TIME CAMPERS:

Never, ever bring food into the tent; animals can smell food from far away and you don’t want to attract them to your tent.

Bring forest essentials like; bug spray, tick remover, a first-aid kit, and flashlights.

Pack extra sets of clothing for everyone; you never know what a day in the wild might bring. Include board games and toys in case of a rainy day.

A fun thing to bring along is flame colorant, which makes a campfire colorful.

THINGS TO DO

During the day the Brauns explore the area they’re in. When they camped in Pennsylvania, they stayed near Lancaster and spent their days seeing the Amish attractions. In Maryland, as well, they went sightseeing.

On other days, they might go boating or fishing on a nearby lake (though Elisheva clarifies that she draws the line at cooking the fish. In any case, most lakes have a policy that any caught fish need to be thrown back into the water). The family also loves a good hike and will usually hit some trails in the area.

They also spend time on the campsite, playing games and sports, doing crafts — oh, and also unicycling. All the Braun kids have unicycles and cycle around the campsite.

Elisheva remembers one night a couple of years ago when they all lay down on their backs on a hill and watched the stars, which shine brighter out in a field away from the city lights. Suddenly, someone exclaimed, “A shooting star!” A few minutes later there was another one, and another one. They later found out that shooting stars and comets had been forecast for that date, and they were lucky enough to see it. She remembers that night fondly: the entire family lying on the ground and watching the shooting stars together. These are magical moments that their entire family will remember forever.

SLEEPING IN THE WILD

Of course, it’s not a real camping experience if you’re not sleeping in sleeping bags in a tent, which is exactly how the Brauns do it. They have a large tent that fits the entire family with (somewhat flimsy) dividers to provide a modicum of privacy. If there’s a baby or a toddler on the trip, they bring along a Pack ‘n Play.

I was pretty surprised to hear about some of the camping equipment they’ve picked up over the years. The year it rained for a few days straight, they bought a new tent, which is raised off the ground and even has a little porch in the front. In addition to the tent, they have a canopy for the table, foldable camping chairs, grills, coolers for food, pans and toasters, sleeping bags, clothing, and more. All this gets packed into their minivan for the drive to whichever campsite they’re headed to, and Elisheva admits that it takes some time, patience and organization to get everything packed up.

“You — and your kids! — need to be pretty easygoing and be able to roll with the punches for a camping trip to be a fun experience,” Elisheva says. “It can sometimes get really cold at night; there have been times when we were shivering in our sleeping bags. Other times, it’s extremely hot. Things get muddy and dirty and humid and messy,” she adds, laughing, “but if it’s something you and your family want to do, I would really encourage it. Having adventures with your kids on such a trip creates so many precious memories and can be a real bonding experience for your family.”

“YOU — AND YOUR KIDS! — NEED TO BE PRETTY EASYGOING AND BE ABLE TO ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES FOR A CAMPING TRIP TO BE A FUN EXPERIENCE”

NAOMI LEVENSPIL

I’m a city girl through and through. I don’t do well in the heat and I don’t do well in the cold. We are lucky to have a pool, but I won’t swim unless both the water and the air outside are the perfect temperature, and the sun is strong. I don’t do bugs. I don’t do sweat. I abhor sleeping anywhere that isn’t my bed. I like to travel with everything, including the kitchen sink — but it’s hard to carry that much stuff on a hike, especially when the person who does the heavy lifting is already wearing a toddler in a baby carrier. I’m exceptionally timid about going to new places. Even with the best maps and freshly blazed trail markers, I’m tempted to ask directions from every single hiker we pass. I’m terrified of getting lost and of being out in the dark. You get the picture.

So you would not have expected to find me plodding along with five children on a hike of unknown length and grueling intensity, a last minute addition to a hike that is already generally considered a moderately challenging route.

But, you see, there is another person in my marriage. Interestingly, he does not get the picture, despite my attempts to explain it to him. Somehow, somewhere between our engagement and our third or fourth bein hazmanim, he seems to have lost the memo. After one or two vacations spent meandering through the mansions of Newport, Rhode Island and the historic homes of Hudson Valley, it was obviously a perfectly even trade that we now spend the next fifteen years of vacations hiking and biking — the more remote and rugged, the better. And so, feeling decidedly unchallenged by the moderately challenging hike, my husband proceeded to lead us on this hike that did not end.

Lonesome Lake is a well-known hike: after climbing steadily up a rocky mountain incline, hikers are rewarded with a breathtaking view of a crystal-clear glacial lake in the clouds. Framed by an expansive mountain view, the pristine lake is silent, save the occasional duck or bird call. The view is strikingly gorgeous, yet almost painfully simple at the same time. It’s a view that makes people like

me begin to understand people like my husband.

We had planned the typical route: hike up, around the lake, and back down, after which we’d pile into the car for the drive back home. While the hike up was more than challenging enough for me, and although I may have used my literary license to indulge in some hyperbole (barely, in all honesty), my husband’s spontaneous addition to the hike was actually getting extremely hard. Parts were tricky and even a bit dangerous to do with small children. We were all feeling the stress of exhaustion, burning muscles, and uncertainty when we met Mike.

Mike was a young and friendly local who was out for a jaunt with his Labrador, Trout. Mike gave us some tips, including a suggestion for shaving a bit off the extended route we were on, and we continued with a spurt of newfound energy, having finally met someone who seemed to know where we were, and more importantly, where we were heading.

After slogging along for quite a while, our spirits were once again flagging when Mike, having reached his summit and now on the descent,

came bounding up behind us. (Pro tip: I’ve learned that while an adult can walk a flat mile in twenty minutes at a moderate pace, it takes a family with small children a generous hour to hike a mile with only moderate incline and no breaks — and with an inordinate amount of kvetching.)

We were a pretty pathetic bunch by that point, but we were beyond embarrassment, and it didn’t take friendly Mike very long to realize that we needed a boost. We desperately enthusiastically welcomed Mike’s offer to walk along with us, and he and Trout were a great distraction for the kids. It was mostly downhill by now, but it was steep and we were tired. Each time we rounded a bend, I desperately hoped to see signs of civilization, but each turn revealed more trees and yet another stretch of trail.

Then I heard my husband yell behind me. My heart fell, and it took everything I had to head back and check on him, my muscles burning in protest at having to head back uphill even a few more feet. Thankfully, although he had stumbled and fallen, both he and the toddler he was wearing were fine — which was great, since there was very little I could have done to help them at that point. We continued hiking, but my heart was in my throat. Cheerful, positive Mommy persona notwithstanding, our situation was really rather delicate.

Spread out along the trail, Mike and Trout ahead with the older kids, my husband and baby bringing up the rear, it was just me and my five-year-old in the middle. We were holding hands and

singing and I actually relaxed a bit until I felt a sharp pain in my leg. Ever the wonderful role model (beginning to notice a pattern here?) and knowing my daughter’s abject terror of bees, I bit my lip and stoically held back a yelp.

And then screamed and screamed and screamed as I was stung again and again.

Panicked, I realized that I had stepped on a wasp’s nest. I was terrified that I was about to get stung on my entire body. my gallant husband came running with all his gallantness to see what happened. But there wasn’t much he could actually do for me on the mountain, so I mustered my motherly spirits once again and staggered — rather cheerfully, actually — toward the bottom of the mountain. The good cheer was likely due to a combination of knowing that we were truly almost there, and assuming that after stepping on a wasp nest, things probably couldn’t get that much worse. (This was before I knew that over the next few days my foot would swell to epic proportions,

Lonesome Lake: According to All Trails, a family-friendly moderately challenging route

unable to fit even into my husband’s croc, necessitating steroids, which kept me up straight through the night.)

We were literally just about down, with the campsite almost in sight, when friendly Mike suddenly called to the kids in a low, stern voice, “Everyone, follow me over here right now.” My first wild thought was, “After putting up with my kids for the past two hours, do you seriously want to kidnap them?” But when I heard him calling Trout with the same firm insistence, I took a scan of the surroundings. Not more than two hundred feet away and heading straight toward us was a young black bear.

My immediate thought was that my boys would never forgive me for missing this. I quietly told my husband to take a picture for posterity as he walked by. With remarkably sound judgment, he pointed out that he was wearing a baby and couldn’t afford a distraction from her safety. The kids did see the bear though, which obviously made the entire day-long fiasco worth it.

We posed for pictures with Mike and exchanged contact information. We later sent him a gift card and thank you letters from the kids, but we never heard back from him, even in a follow up text. This is as close as I’ve come in my lifetime to an Eliyahu Hanavi story, but Mike really helped us out in a difficult moment, and Trout lives on in our family lore.

The boys still hike with my husband — willingly, even. When we talk about our Lonesome Lake fiasco, it’s about

Mike, the bear, and the many family jokes that were born on that trip. When they talk about their camping trip in Algonquin, it’s the spectacular sunrise that they talk about, not the hundreds of black fly bites that sent my son home looking diseased (and coincidentally, they don’t mention the bug spray that I carefully packed for them but was returned home unused). When they talk about their three hikes up and down Mount Washington, it’s about the hail (in August!) and the fog that swirled around them at the summit, not the fact that they hiked a portion in the rain. (I, on the other hand, still talk about the bees.)

I’ve learned a thing or two from our escapades. I’ve learned to put my foot down, but not in a hiking sort of way. (And not on a wasp’s nest. More like planted firmly on the carpet, but thank you very much for offering me another wonderful nature opportunity.) I’ve learned that Lonesome Lake is a beautiful hike all by its lonesome, no addons necessary. Disastrous in the moment, this hike was the stuff that good family memories grow from. And while I have no desire to ever replicate it, and I’m grateful that my husband has greatly refined his technique in terms of preparedness, I’ve also learned that our differences complement each other, and as a family we are all the richer for them. That’s why I still let him go hiking — preferably, all by his lonesome.

I’VE LEARNED A THING OR TWO FROM OUR ESCAPADES. I’VE LEARNED TO PUT MY FOOT DOWN, BUT NOT IN A HIKING SORT OF WAY. AND NOT ON A WASP’S NEST

With gratitude to Hashem for 15 years of dressing women

A Boat to Float Your Car

A scenic, wheel-free hitch to your destination

SHEVY HOLLANDER

The downside to traveling long distances is, well, traveling long distances.

Does taking to the road with your family mean clocking in at a maximum of 30 minutes from gas station to gas station? Do your kids ask, “Are we almost there?” before you even turn onto the exit ramp? Does the one at the wheel complain, “Talk to me. I’m falling asleep,” when you’re only halfway through an endless stretch of highway?

That’s us. And that’s why some tourist spots farther out get taken off our bucket list in favor of closer destinations.

But what if you could travel long distances without having to do the entire drive?

Here, we scouted out car ferry services — and an auto train, too — so you can get a travel break where you’re all welcome to walk around, seatbelts unfastened, as you’re moving closer to your destination.

While some of these don’t actually make that much of a dent on mileage (or even add travel time), it does break up the trip, and makes for unusual mid-travel entertainment.

Cross Sound Ferry

The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company

Cape May-Lewes Ferry

For the Road Trippers

Cross Sound Ferry

Car ferry over the Long Island Sound from Orient Point, New York, to New London, Connecticut

Shortcut to:

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Newport, Rhode Island

Boston, Massachusetts

Portland, Maine

Itineraries (reflect travel time without any traffic)

BROOKLYN TO LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

DIRECT

Brooklyn to Lincoln, NH: 5 hours and 10 minutes

VIA FERRY

Brooklyn to Orient Point, NY:

2 hours

Orient Point, NY, to New London, CT:

1 hour and 20 minutes

New London, CT, to Lincoln, NH: 3 hours and 20 minutes

BROOKLYN TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

DIRECT

Brooklyn to Boston, MA:

3 hours and 30 minutes

VIA FERRY

Brooklyn to Orient Point, NY:

2 hours

Orient Point, NY, to New London, CT:

1 hour and 20 minutes

New London, CT, to Boston, MA: 1 hour and 40 minutes

BROOKLYN

DIRECT

TO NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

Brooklyn to Newport, RI:

3 hours

VIA FERRY

Brooklyn to Orient Point, NY:

2 hours

Orient Point, NY, to New London, CT:

1 hour and 20 minutes

New London, CT, to Newport, RI:

1 hour

BROOKLYN TO PORTLAND, MAINE

DIRECT

Brooklyn to Portland, ME:

4 hours and 50 minutes

VIA FERRY

Brooklyn to Orient Point, NY:

2 hours

Orient Point, NY, to New London, CT:

1 hour and 20 minutes

New London, CT, to Portland, ME: 3 hours and 10 minutes

Address:

Orient Point: 41270 Main Road, Orient, NY 11957

New London: 2 Ferry Street, New London, CT 06320

Phone number:

631-323-2525

Fares (one-way travel):

Vehicle (sedan) and driver: $61

Most SUVs and driver: $65

Adult (over 12): $18.25

Child (12 and under): $7

Reservations:

Without advance reservations, add $1.75 per adult and $4 per vehicle.

Schedule:

Departing Orient: Every hour between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; additional routes at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.

Thursdays only: 9:15 p.m., and Sundays only: 9:45 p.m.

Departing New London: Every hour between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; additional routes at 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Sundays only: 9:45 p.m.

The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company

Car ferry over the Long Island Sound from Port Jefferson, New York, to Bridgeport, Connecticut

Shortcut to: Killington, Vermont Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts

You can also use this ferry to reach the same destinations as the Cross Sound Ferry. The total travel time may be several minutes less with this ferry, but taking the Orient Point Ferry breaks up the trip more efficiently.

Itineraries (reflects travel time without any traffic)

BROOKLYN TO KILLINGTON, VERMONT

DIRECT

Brooklyn to Killington, VT: 4 hours and 30 minutes

VIA FERRY

Brooklyn to Port Jefferson, NY: 1 hour 23 minutes

Port Jefferson, NY, to Bridgeport, CT: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Bridgeport, CT, to Killington, VT: 3 hours and 30 minutes

BROOKLYN TO JIMINY PEAK, MASSACHUSETTS

DIRECT

Brooklyn to Jiminy Peak, MA: 2 hours and 50 minutes

VIA FERRY

Brooklyn to Port Jefferson, NY: 1 hour 23 minutes

Port Jefferson, NY, to Bridgeport, CT: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Bridgeport, CT, to Jiminy Peak, MA: 2 hours and 20 minutes

Address:

Port Jefferson: 102 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

Bridgeport: 1 Ferry Access Road, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Fares (one-way travel):

Vehicle (under 20 feet) and driver: $70–$72

Adult (over 12): $22

Senior: $19

Child (12 and under): free

Reservations:

All oversized vehicles (over 20 feet) need to be reserved through the call center at 888-443-3779 or 631-473-0286 at #8 from the main menu.

$3 surcharge for vehicles arriving unreserved on weekends

Schedule:

Departing Port Jefferson:

Departs every hour on the hour between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

Sunday only: 10:00 p.m.

Departing Bridgeport: 6:00 a.m.; every hour on the half-hour between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m.; every hour on the hour between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Sunday only: 10:15 p.m.

FERRY TRAVEL TIME: 1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTES

Cape May-Lewes Ferry

Car Ferry over the Delaware River from Cape May, New Jersey, to Lewes, Delaware

Shortcut to:

Washington, D.C. Williamsburg, Virginia

Itineraries (reflect travel time without any traffic)

BROOKLYN TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

DIRECT

Brooklyn to Washington, D.C.: 4 hours

VIA FERRY

Brooklyn to Cape May, NJ: 2 hours and 40 minutes

Cape May, NJ, to Lewes, DE: 1 hour and 25 minutes

Lewes, NJ, to Washington, D.C.: 2 hours and 20 minutes

BROOKLYN TO WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA

DIRECT

Brooklyn to Williamsburg, VA: 6 hours and 10 minutes

VIA FERRY

Brooklyn to Cape May, NJ: 2 hours and 40 minutes

Cape May, NJ, to Lewes, DE: 1 hour and 25 minutes

Lewes, NJ, to Williamsburg, VA: 3 hours and 50 minutes

Address:

Cape May: 1200 Lincoln Boulevard, North Cape May, NJ 08204

Lewes: 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958

Fares (one-way travel):

Vehicle (under 20 feet): $37

Adult (over 13): $10

Senior: $8

Child (6 to 13): $4

Under 6: free

Reservations:

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 800-643-3779

Schedule:

Departing Cape May:

In August, the ferry departs at 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Additional ferry at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Monday and Friday

Departing Lewes:

In August, the ferry departs at 8:45 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Additional ferry at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Monday and Friday

For the Road Trippers

If you are doing multi-day road trips, here are some services that could make the drive easier.

TRAVELING DOWN SOUTH?

Amtrak has the only motorail service in the United States: the Auto Train, which transports cars the 855 miles between Lorton, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.) and Sanford, Florida.

Passengers ride in private roomettes or coach seats, while their vehicles and their luggage are carried on autoracks.

Travel time: 17 hours

Fare: Currently starts at $89 per passenger and $269 per car; private rooms with sleeping accommodations are also available.

TRAVELING MIDWEST?

Lake Express is a high-speed, state-of-the-art boat that transports vehicles and their passengers across Lake Michigan in 2.5 hours. The ferry travels four times daily, connecting Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Muskegon, Michigan.

Fare: Vehicles start at $118 for a one way trip; adults: $108; children (5–12): $52; 4 and under: free

TRAVELING UPSTATE?

If you are visiting the Lake George area and want to visit Killington, Vermont (or take the opposite route; the two locations are about an hour apart), the Fort Ticonderoga Ferry fits three cars and crosses Lake Champlain between Ticonderoga, New York, and Shoreham, Vermont, in seven minutes.

Fare: $12 a vehicle; up to $4 per person Contact: (802) 897-7999 or www.forttiferry.com

If your travels take you further up north in the Adirondack region, the Lake Champlain Ferry offers three car ferry crossing spots between the Adirondacks in New York and the Green Mountains in Vermont. Call 802864-9804.

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A DIY sukkah decoration series

Chava Schwartz

It’s summertime, the perfect season to take on a fun and creative project. This painting project will teach you many painting skills while showing you how to create beautiful artwork for your sukkah.

Over these eight weeks, we will guide you on how to complete a beautiful, hand-painted shivas haminim sukkah decoration. Each of the shivas haminim will get a separate painting as part of this series, and the last week of instructions will be reserved for writing the names of the shivas haminim onto the completed paintings.

The paintings will be taught in a step-bystep manner so everyone can join and enjoy. You do not need to be an artist to create this masterpiece.

Happy painting!

WEEK 6

Zayis | Olive

Welcome to the sixth painting in the series: The zayis. Today we will paint an olive branch featuring both leaves and olives. It’s incredible to think to what degree this humble olive is alive in our history, and the great role it will play in our future! Happy painting!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Acrylic paint is not washable. Make sure to dress appropriately or wear a smock.

If clothes get dirty, wash with soap and water immediately.

TIPS:

• Before you paint, put the paint colors you’ll be using onto the plate or palette. Fill your cup with water, and keep a paper towel nearby.

• Use baby wipes to fix mistakes while the paint is still wet.

• Keep your brushes in the water when they are not in use.

• When you finish painting, wash your brushes with soap and water.

THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG WAY TO PAINT! EACH PERSON’S PAINTING WILL LOOK DIFFERENT. REMEMBER TO ENJOY THE PROCESS INSTEAD OF BEING FOCUSED ON THE RESULTS.

SUPPLIES

• Smock

• Plate or palette

• Cup

• Paper towel

• 8x10” canvas

• Large brushes

• Medium brushes

• Thin brushes

• Easel (optional)

ACRYLIC PAINTS

• Magenta • Yellow • White • Light green • Dark green

PHOTO BY MOSHE GRUNFELD PHOTOGRAPHY

The Boro Park View

STEP 1

Mix magenta, yellow and white, and cover the entire canvas.

Add more yellow and magenta to the paint mix. Starting at the bottom right corner, add this darker shade, and blend it into the rest of the paint.

STEP 2

Using a thin brush and light green paint, create the olive branch. It should be angled slightly downward. Outline two leaves above the branch, two leaves beneath the branch, and one on its end. Olive leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip.

STEP 3

Mix yellow and light green, and outline two olives hanging from the branch. Fill them in with this yellow-green mixture. Add white to the top left part of each olive, as a highlight. Then add some light green to the edges of the olives to darken them.

STEP 4

Fill the leaves with dark green paint.

Using white paint on a thin brush, add a center line to the leaves. Blend it slightly into the dark green.

STEP 5

Proudly sign your name!

Until next time, Chava

STEP 2

STEP 4

STEP 3

ק’’פל ג’פשת בקע ’רפ

יד ןוא ,דניק סָאד ,עמַאמ יד

ןשינעכַאמטימ סקָאלפיר

דניק סָאד ןעוו טכענ עזָאלפָאלש לָאצ ַא ןָא ,םעלַא ןופ

וצ ןייא ןוא סגָאטרַאפ 5:00 זיב לָאמוצ טנייוו ןוא טיירש .אמזוג ילב

ןטייווצ םוצ רָאטקָאד ןייא ןופ ןייג ןביוהעגנָא ןבָאה רימ"

ןיא טשינ טלַאה'מ רעבָא ןטייווצ םוצ ןיצעדעמ ןייא ןופ

ןיא ןביירשנייא וצ ךיז ןלַאפעגייב רימ זיא סע זיב .ץעגרע

םינינמ יד טימ פּישרעבמעמ ַא ןבָאה ןוא 'ללוכ םילהת'

.גָאט ןדעי םילהת רפס םעד סיוא ןגָאז סָאוו טיילעגנוי

ןָא טבייה ןיצעדעמ יד .רעדנואוו רעביא רעדנואוו ןוא"

יירענייוו יד ,ךיז טרעסעב טיטעפַּא ס'דניק סָאד ,ןטעברא

טביילג ריא יצ ָאי ...טצעל םוצ ןוא" .רעגינייוו ה"ב טרעוו

זיב טכַאנייב 7:00 ןופ ה"ב טפָאלש דניק ןיימ ,טשינ יצ

עטוג יד ןייז ן'רַאפ חכ רשיי" -- .ירפרעדניא 7:00 ".םיחילש

ריא ןופ עיצַאמרָאפניא עכילנעזרעפּ יד ןָא ,לווירב סָאד

־טנעצ ס'ללוכ םילהת ןיא טנאַוו יד ףיוא טגנעה ,רעביירש

עגילייה יד טימ ןייגוצנָא קוזיח ַא טיג ןוא סיפָא עלַאר .ןגעוו ס'נדיא רַאפ גנומענרעטנוא

םילהת ןיא ןעמוקעגנָא ערעדנַא ןשיווצ זיא סָאוו לווירב ַא עגידלַאב ַא ןופ ןרָאוועג טיילגַאב זיא ןישַאמ סקעפ ס'ללוכ

עריא ןבירשעג טָאה סָאוו עמַאמ יד ןופ ףור ןָאפעלעט

סָאוו רעגָאז םילהת ערעייט יד וצ רעטרעוו קנַאד עגיצרַאה .דניק לציפּ ןוא גנוי ריא רַאפ ןטעבעג ןבָאה

־עגנוי יד ןביול ןוא ןקנַאדַאב וצ ןרעהפיוא טשינ ןעק יז ־ַאנָאמ ןצרעפ ריא טעוועטַארעג שממ ןבָאה עכלעוו טייל טגנערבעג טָאה סָאוו ,קנערק סקָאלפיר ןייז ןופ דניק גיט ןכוזַאב עזאלדנע ןוא טכענ עזָאלפָאלש וצ עדנע ןַא .ןטסילַאיצעפּס

טפירש ןלעניגרָא ןיא רעטרעוו עריא רימ ןגנערב טָא :סקעפ םענופ סע ןענעייל רימ יוזַאיוו .ללוכ םילהת תלהנה דובכל"

.טקַאפ ַא טרָאפ רעבָא ךילביולגמוא זיא סע"

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With gas or electric stovetops in every kitchen, chances are that if you’d get lost in the woods, you wouldn’t know how to build a fire. Well, the likelihood of you actually needing to build a fire for survival is minuscule, baruch Hashem, with only 2,000 people in the US getting lost in the woods every year. But there are still plenty of times that we light old-fashioned fires, like on Lag Ba’omer and for sereifas chametz. And of course, summer campfires and roasted marshmallows create some of our favorite memories.

BACK IN THE DAY

Building fires wasn’t always just a fun activity. Before modern inventions like the light bulb and the stove, knowing how to light a wood-burning fire was a necessity. People needed fire as a light source at night, (think the amud ha’eish in the midbar,) as a source of warmth once the sun set, and in order to cook food.

Even once kerosene stoves were invented, people still enjoyed having fireplaces in their homes as a natural source of heat. Today, fireplaces are considered an environmental concern; it’s actually illegal in some cities to build new fireplaces.

MATCHLESS DOESN’T MEAN FIRELESS

Back to our lost-in-the-woods scenario, during which you wouldn’t be very likely to happen to have matches or a kerosene lighter on you. Well, here are two ways to start a fire without matches.

RUB TWO STONES

One way to light a wood fire without matches is to use the sparks created by friction. Rubbing two stones together can produce a spark, which, if directed onto a pile of wood shavings, can start a fire. A more effective way to produce sparks would be to rub a pocket knife against a stone… if you happen to have a pocket knife on you.

THE MAGNIFYINGGLASS METHOD

If you have glasses, or a magnifying glass, or even a camera lens, you can try to reflect sunlight through the lens onto your pile of tiny pieces of wood. Depending on the strength of the sunlight and the amount of patience you have (you’ll need a lot), this method will also work to start a fire without a match or lighter.

With both methods, the trick is to use the spark or sun to light a tiny, easily flammable, dry piece of kindling. Then patiently feed the fire with incrementally larger pieces until it’s large enough to catch a long-burning log.

DROP THE HOT POTATO

Natural wood smoke gives food a flavor unlike anything that can be produced commercially. So roast some potatoes! And marshmallows or s’mores or franks. If you want to get fancier, here are some more foods you can try roasting for that incomparable taste:

If you’re skipping the franks and staying milchig, make some grilled cheese in the fire. No need to use aluminum foil; just hold the sandwich in long-handled tongs over the flames until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.

THE CAMPFIRE: MEMORIES, MOOD, AND MUSIC

Why do campfires nearly always bring to mind a warm sense of comfort and relaxation, along with singing slow songs?

Staring into a fire is actually proven to bring down blood pressure, contributing to that relaxed feeling. The sensory experience of smelling the smoke, hearing the crackle, and tasting delicious food helps create an atmosphere of mindfulness, being present in the moment. Also, looking into the flames for a while helps our minds relax, releasing the worrying thoughts we’re usually thinking. We let go of anxiety and the fire does its magic, making us feel at peace.

Once we’re in that kind of mood, deep meaningful conversations and singing become a natural next step, creating that feeling of bonding that campfires are famous for.

Roasted eggplants, squash, or mushrooms over a campfire might make you decide you actually like the vegetable.

The next time you’re sitting at a campfire, take advantage of the fire therapy and let yourself be calmed. Who knew that fire could be the best medicine?

Fruit like pineapple, apples or peaches are a great choice of healthy desserts for roasting over a campfire, too.

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4. Two winners will be drawn each week, each of whom will receive a $15 gift card at Judaica Corner!

PLAYING RULES:

Find words on the board containing four letters or more. Letters of a word must be connected in a chain (each letter should be adjacent to the next either vertically, horizontally or diagonally), and each letter can only be used once in a given word.

The following are not allowed in Boggle:

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• Abbreviations • Contractions • Acronyms

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Names of competing players: Mommy

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Name of winner: Liba G.

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Names of competing players: Mommy, Chava

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Newly renovated beautiful ocean view 1 bedroom apt. for rent. 347.760.0570

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Jerusalem Apt. For Sale

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Luxurious 3 bedroom lake house villa in Case Grande Arizona. Private pool fully stocked kosher kitchen. 520.251.4459

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KOSHER VILLA IN CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA

Beautiful villas with saltwater heated pool on gorgeous property. All amenities and kitchen accessories included. Near shul & Kosher grocery. Still availabe few weeks in the Summer and Chodesh Tishre. call/text 917-7543679/347-274-1511

VACATION HOMES FOR RENT

Woodridge vacation homes for rent yearround. Fully renovated & up to date air conditioned & heated worth 2 pools, swing set, playgrounds, on approx 15 acres of grass. 3 houses: 2 bdrm/1 bth this just has a kitchen (no dining room or washer dryer), 3bdrm/2 bths & 5bdrm/2bth. Linen & towels incl. Can be rented together or separately. For more info Call 718-215-1609 ext 103 or email Woodridgehousesforrent@gmail.com. Or visit us online & see pics at www.yasharmanagement.com

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Fully furnished beautiful spacious house. 4 bedrooms available daily, weekly and weekends. Linen, towels and all amenities. Beautiful private grounds with heated pool. Near shul. Call/Text/ WhatsApp 917 705-9667

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Spacious beautiful 9 bedroom House available all year in Fallsburg for Shabbos, week or month. Near yeshiva. Call/text 845-269-2551.

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LAKEWOOD

Beautiful new 3bdrm 2fl bath furnished apartment. Linen towels hotplate & more. Next to Satmer, Oak&Vine. Call text 7185064321

VACATION RENTAL

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CATSKILLS

Never seen before! Just completed Mansion. Enjoy the colony, and still relax in privacy. 4 MBR w/ priv bath & balconies, VIP master suite, 21+ beds. Eye-catching panorama, walk to shopping, minyanim centers. 347-9314731

FORSHAY / NEW HEMPSTEAD AREA

3 Beautiful 5 Bedroom

Homes For rent for Shabbos ,And weekdays. Towels and linen included. Please call 845-587-7611or 347-633-0777

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Vilchovitz, Viznitz area. Rent a beautiful 2 or 3 bedroom apartment with porch for weekdays/ weekends. Towels/ Linen included. Brand new. 718-384-6214

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MONTICELLO RENTAL

Magnificent newly renovated private house large kitchen, huge spacious dining/ living room two bedrooms stunning grounds near shul and Monticello Mall. Linen, towels and Shabbos amenities included. Also available to rent for Section8. Please call 347533-3467 and leave message

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PRIVATE HOUSE SHORT TERM

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MONSEY SHABBATON GETAWAY

7+ Bedroom house heimish Concord area. 20 beds, deck, swings, beautiful park-like property. Linen & Shabbos essentials provided. 845-5486478.

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Chestnut Ridge (Monsey)

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UNFURNISHED

APT

Unfurnished rental, 18 and 50th st, 2.5 bedrooms, 1 year lease. please call and leave a message 347-560-4189

LINDEN RETREAT

Beautiful Bright new 4 Bedroom house 9+ Beds for Shabbos/Weekday stunning in-ground pool. w/Linen & Towels next to shul & neighbors. (908) 409-3733 EnjoyLindenRetreat@gmail. com

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Yeled V’Yalda Williamsburg

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Yeled V`Yalda Early Head

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YVY Head Start

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STATEN ISLAND

LEAD TEACHER

Yeled V`Yalda Staten Island is seeking a warm and enthusiastic teacher. Perks of working locally! Positive and friendly environment. 90 Credits+, Salary $42,000$68,600. Great benefits! Please send resume to: HRubinstein@Yeled.org or call 718-514-8865

STATEN ISLAND

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Seeking a warm and caring assistant teacher. (No teacher’s prep required!) Positive and friendly environment. Great benefits. Salary begins at $30,150.+ depending on credentials. Email: HRubinstein@yeled. org Call: 718.514.8865

PRESCHOOL TEACHERS

September 2023 opening: Yeled V’Yalda Project REACH seeking Yiddish-speaking preschool teachers to work afternoons and Sundays in the Boro Park area to service children in their homes. High paying position $28,000 - $32,000 annually with lots of flexibility. Must have HS diploma, preschool experience a plus. Email resume to mhersh@yeled.org

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Chasidish boys preschool looking to hire assistants for Sep. With and without degree, Heimishe environment, Great Pay. Email: daycarejob42@gmail. com Call: 718-812-5984

NURSERY TEACHER

Bais Jacob Day Care Center is looking for a licensed Nursery teacher. Hours: 8:454:00. Please call Tzipora at 718-435-5755 Ext. 263 or send resume to adlert@bjbp.org

ASSISTANTS NEEDED

Chasidishe Girls school is seeking assistants. Email resume:preschool@ bnosperel.org

AFTERSCHOOL SEITS

needed for home case at Higher rates. Call: 917.968.2292

PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT

Looking for FT/PT Yiddish speaking playgroup assistant/co-teacher for the upcoming school year, Well paid. Call 347-486-1327 if no answer lv msg

TEACHER ASSISTANT

School Year 23/24 F/T

Sun-Thurs. Stimulating, dynamic environment. Training opportunities, Competitive salary. Email: info.pathwaystudycenter@ gmail.com

DAYCARE POSITIONS

AVAILABLE

Heimeshe daycare in Boro park Seeking warm responsible yiddish speaking teacher /co teacher/ babysiters for September stunning place amazing environment please call 3473741807

P/T PLAYGROUP TEACHER

Playgroup in 18th/47th area looking for part time playgroup teacher from 1-3. Great pay and amazing working environment! Call 347-226-0348

TEACHER NEEDED

Girls school in Boro Park seeking teacher for upper elementary. Amazing Environment. Experienced Preferred. Please email gradeschoolresumes@gmail. com

TEACHER ASSISTANTS

For the 2023-2024 School Year Special Ed. Girls’ School in Brooklyn Seeking Full Time TEACHER ASSISTANTS. Great work environment, competitive pay. Email resume: schooljobs2023@gmail or call 718-534-8711

STATEN ISLAND

FAMILY WORKER

Enjoy checking off lists and multitasking? Enjoy the perks of working locally! Seeking a FULL time and PART time Family Worker. Microsoft Office and Basic computer knowledge Required. Salary begins at $31,000.+ depending on credentials. Great benefits. Email: HRubinstein@Yeled. org Call: 718-514-8865

SPECIALED REBBE

Special Ed Classroom

Rebbe position avail for the 23/24 school year. Masters and experience a plus. Great salary. Email: rebbespecialed@gmail.com

JOBS AVAILABLE

Part-time & Full-time jobs available. Email TopPartTimeJobs@ gmail.com

F/T POSITION

BP RE Management Office, Friendly environ (all female) Will train, some computer knowledge pref, email resume to resumesbpmgmt@ gmail.com. Flexible start date.

LOOKING TO HIRE

BP Office is looking to hire F/T Secretary. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and good at customer service. Email resume: Rosenberg4231@gmail.com

SECRETARY

Heimish BP multi girl office seeking a f/t female secretary. Great environment. Great pay. Email resume:resumessfs@ gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Insurance office in Boro Park seeking to hire F/T female secretary. Good pay. Heimishe environment. Graduate preferred. Email resume to position515a@ gmail.com.

TITLE I TEACHERS

Great Opportunities for upcoming school year!

Seeking experienced Title I teachers for Flatbush girls’ school ·Upper elementary math ·High school math, with possibility of other subjects ·Warm, supportive environment, small groups ·Competitive compensation, $75/ hour. BA required. Email to: Titleone@yeled.org

OFFICE POSITION

Yeled V’Yalda Early Head Start Boro Park is looking to fill an office position 22-25 hours weekly. The ideal candidate has: strong administrative abilities, previous office experience, excellent communication skills, The ability to develop strategies, attention to detail. Email resume to: ehsjob@ yeled.org

PART-TIME JOB

We are currently looking for a secretary to join our team and assist with taking phone orders. The position is parttime Tuesday to Thursday starting at 3 PM. We offer great pay and a friendly work environment in an all-girls office. Please send us your resume @ Joboffice11219@ gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Heimish multi girl Medical Billing office located in Brooklyn Square looking to hire full time employee. Entry level, will train. Great work environment with opportunity for growth. Email resume Blimies@ devington.com

CO-TEACHER

Seeking a co-teacher in the afternoon for a special education class. Individual should be warm and dedicated. Chassidish environment. Email your resume to bpschooloffice@ gmail.com or call 718-3069511 and leave a message.

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Classifieds

SPEECH THERAPIST

Seeking a Speech Therapist for Sep. In Boro Park at enhanced rate. Call: 917.968.2292

SECRETARY WANTED

Local busy salon looking for a secretary, must be able to multi task,super organized, work with a team and provide customer service. Please email resume to Info@ tobywigsalon.com

PARAS NEEDED

Male or Female, Full time or Part time, Boro Park, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Far Rockaway. Pay rate ranges from $22-$35. commensurate with experience. Please call: 718-686-2349

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Seeking experienced Physical Therapist for Special Ed school in Brooklyn. Excellent salary and collaborative working environment. Resumes@yadyisroelschool. org

SLP

Elementary school for children with language based learning disabilities is seeking a F/T and P/T, licensed, SLP. Team approach. Competitive salary. Convenient Midwood location. Minimum of 2 year experience is required. Email: speechtherapistposition@ gmail.com

GREAT JOB FOR WOMEN

Amazing full time opportunity for women to work in an ABA clinic in Kensington/Boro Park. Pay $22.-$30. Per hour. Must be able to work from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM. Call/Text: 917.968.2292

SEEKING FEMALE PARA

In a cheder, full time or part time for a 4 year old boy. Great environment! Please leave message 718-633-5435

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BP Real Estate office seeking to hire f/t female accounting assistant. Competitive pay and benefits. Apply now at jobs@beitel.com.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Seeking full time daycare teachers and assistance with or without BA. Great warm environment and good pay. Email resume to hire@ littlerosesdaycare.com

MORTGAGE PROCESSORS

Mortgage company looking to hire mortgage processors. Prior experience is pref. but willing to train right candidate (inc. graduate). Right candidate should be self-motivated, smart, with excellent communication and organization skills. Heimishe environment with room for growth. Email resume: bpmortgagefirm@ gmail.com

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Seeking a motivated & organized Individual to join our team as An Administrative Assistant. Female preferred, full time, strong computer skills, Microsoft Office And Outlook Salary: $50,000.-$70,000. Call: 718.557.7038 Email: sagluck@yeled.org

FEMALE POSITION IN BORO PARK

Seeking a Health Care Coordinator and Administrative Assistant in Boro Park. All women atmosphere, Geder Shield internet, No experience necessary but must be computer savvy and motivated. Call: 917.968.2292

BUS TEACHER

Heimishe school in BP seeking bus teacher for AM route. Competitive pay. Please email Resumes5783@ gmail.com

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Seeking experienced Occupational Therapist for Special Ed school in Brooklyn. Excellent salary and collaborative working environment. Resumes@ yadyisroelschool.org

WRITING TEACHER

Writing teacher, Williamsburg girls’ high school. Knowledge of academic writing genres and grammar required. Two or four afternoons weekly. 917880-2513

JOB AVAILABLE

Preschool in BP seeking f/t assistant/co-teacher for small kindergarten classroom. Warm environment, excellent pay. Email resume prschlopening@gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Shemesh - Looking for a devoted individual to be a facilitator in a special needs school for the coming school year (‘23-’24) Hours, MonThur. 9:30-3:30 friday 9:3012:00. 929-484-4660 x1

CARE MANAGER

Seeking an experienced female care manager, full time, to work in special needs chasidish cheider. Great pay, positive and ehrlich environment. Position entails care management plus some office duties. malka@ hiresolutionsny.com 845422-8098 ext 106

POLISHED RESUMES

200+ clients employed in high-paying positions. Contact Sarah Menczer, Certified Copywriter thejewishwriter@gmail.com Call/Text 347-409-5182

AMAZING ABA JOB

For the upcoming school year. Top pay, flexible schedules, Locations in Boro Park, Flatbush, Williamsburg, Crown Heights. Call/Text/ WA: 917.968.2292

DAYCARE TEACHERS

Early headstart daycare seeking qualified full time coteachers. Amazing work environment with great pay + benefits. Call for more information - (347) 450-6188.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Seeking a motivated, dynamic, responsible girl to do accounts payables. Interpersonal phone skills, detail oriented and responsible. Transportation from BP provided. Please send resume to: jobs@kleinsnaturals.com

SPEECH THERAPIST

Join our wonderful work environment, as we expand for the upcoming school year. Looking for speech therapist with experience in early intervention. Please send resume to resumes5783@ gmail.com

PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATES!

Enjoy the warmth and camaraderie of an amazing team making a difference in the lives of people with challenges. Receive great salary, benefits package, and full training. Attention to detail required. Contact sfuhrer@hamaspikkings.org

SECRETARY POSITION

Seeking a secretary for our transportation department. Full-time, excellent pay and benefits. Beginners welcome. Email resume to steichman@ hamaspikkings.org.

ARE YOU THE TYPE THAT GETS THINGS DONE?

Seeking an efficient and energetic individual motivated to ace an impactful role as first-level support to the director. OPWDD experience preferred but not required. Great computer and communication skills required. Tremendous, longterm potential. Email resume to cfisher@hamaspikkings. org

Classifieds

SUPERVISOR PART TIME

Yeled V’Yalda Early Head

Start Boro Park seeks part time supervisor for our weekly Mommy & Me groups. Candidate must have experience working with children or families in the community, administrative abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and leadership qualities. HS/EHS experience a plus. Will train. Please email to: homebased@ yeled.org

PART TIME TEACHER

Yeled V`Yalda Early Hard

Start Williamsburg Seeking a Part Time Teacher for Sep. 2023. 2 year old classroom, experienced warm individual, College credits and BA a plus. Email to: HHalberstam@yeled. org Call: 718.514.8968 or 917.940.2310

JOIN OUR SALES TEAM!

Be Your Own Boss! Join New York Life Insurance Co. as a seasoned salesperson or our fast track to management program. Experience top training, support, and retirement benefits. Make an impact, secure your future. Connect today! dglick@ newyorklife.com or Call 845639-5216

DAYCARE TEACHERS

Heimishe chassidisha new daycare looking for teachers with or without degrees. Please call 347-633-3076 or email Mskindervinkel@ gmail.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Are you seeking a wellpaying job in a social, heimishe environment?

Join our driven team! Must be responsible and have great phone and writing skills. Excellent pay and benefits. Grads welcome! Begin working in September. Send resume to greatofficeopportunity@ gmail.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

HCS is seeking a teacher for our Women’s’ Dayhab program, a team player to join our staff in a warm environment working with people with special needs. Monday thru Friday, Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please forward resume to jobs@ hcsny.org. Please call 718854-2747 Ext. 1210

FEMALE POSITION BP

Afternoon and Evenings PT or FT or Sundays. Good for high school, college student or mature adult. Help High functioning Women with daily living skills. Beautiful environment. Call Chana 347-598-3127 Send resume to c.rabiner@hcsny.org

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

HCS is seeking female Direct Support Professionals to work in a beautiful group home in Boro Park for highly independent young women. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities a plus. Driver’s license Preferred. Full-time, flexible hours. Monday through Friday 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Please contact 347-598-3127

1:1 INSTRUCTORS

Chayeinu Academy is seeking Full Time 1:1 instructors for the upcoming 20232024 school year. Great Heimishe environment! Please call 718-303-9170 ext. 0 or email resume to info@ chayeinuacademy.org.

CHILD CARE

Child Care Center in Boro Park seeks: Director with experience and Certification.

Full time. Benefits.

Great Pay. Wonderful Environment.

Email Resume: boroparkdaycare@ gmail.com

CLASSROOM

TEACHER

Chayeinu Academy seeking classroom teacher with Masters in Special Ed. for ’23-’24 school year. Please email resume to info@ chayeinuacademy.org or call 718-303-9170 ext. 0

HEAD START TEACHER

Head Start in Williamsburg seeking teacher for the upcoming school year with/ without credits. Call: 718-2185511 leave message

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Looking for an afterschool program director in Boro Park must have good leadership and communications skills. Please email resume to yeshiva11219@gmial.com

COORDINATOR

HCS is looking for a full-time, responsible and organized persons with excellent communication and computer skills to work with parents, workers and care managers. Responsibilities include coordinating services, recordkeeping and collaborating with a team. Please forward resume’ to jobs@hcsny.org or call 718854-2747 ext. 1175

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

Afterschool program is seeking group leaders and instructors for school year 2023-2024, flexible afternoon hours. Exciting extracurricular for staff. Please call and leave voice mail 718-854-2747 ext. 1176 Or email r.porgesz@hcsny.org

SUNDAY RESPITE PROGRAM

Sunday respite program is seeking group leaders and instructors For school year 2023-2024. Exciting program and amazing staff benefits. Please call and leave voice mail 718-854-2747 ext. 1176 Or email r.porgesz@hcsny.org

PLAYGROUP TEACHER

Yiddish speaking playgroup seeking experienced teacher for September, part time or full time. Please call 718-3446067

PRE1A ASSISTANT / TEACHER

Bais Yaakov school in Flatbush seeking a.m. assistant who will teach English in afternoon. Warm, excellent environment. Email teacherjob30@gmail. com Fax 718-376-4280

BABYSITTING

NEW GROUP!

Beginning Sept, up to 4 children age 1-2 with experienced babysitter. References avail, hot lunches provided. 13/55, call 718-8203551

HEIMISHE EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER

Beginning September, up to 4 children. 18th & 50th, references available 845-2699782 / 718-436-2994

BABYSITTER

Experienced babysitter and former teacher. Conveniently located in the 12th ave and mid-50’s area. Accepting small group with limited availability. Newborn-12 mos. M-Th 9-5. References. Beg. Sept. 929-213-9209

SERVICES

MUSIC

Now offering guitar lessons! For women, girls, and young boys for a great price! Call/ Text 917-618-1174

SARNO COACH

Experiencing chronic pain/ symptoms? There is a way out! Heal based on the Sarno method! Call Binah Schiff RDCS, Mind Body Educator and Coach 917-446-5360

Classifieds

CAMERA COURSE

Camera טימ ךיז ןעקאב ןייד Photography course in Yiddish. No internet/ computer needed. 8452321271 רעדנעלדעירפ . י ךרוד

PRENATAL YOGA

In home personalized sessions that ease aches, support mental clarity, prepare you for labor!

Text PRENATAL YOGA to 5039615609 to inquire.

GARTLECH

We fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. call: 917-414-3281

HANDYMAN & ELECTRICIAN

Electrician, plumber, sewer service, Carpentry, sheetrock, locks, etc. 718.9510090

CONSTRUCTION

Bathrooms, kitchens, closets, decks, extensions, additions, Basements, all electrical, plumbing, Carpentry. Lowest prices, fastest service. 718.951-0090

ELECTRICIAN

All Electrical work, outlets, switches, fixtures, new lines for washer/dryer or a/c, shabbos clocks, circut breakers. 718.951-0090

HANDYMAN & PAINTING

Experienced & Reliable handyman. Small jobs our specialty! Plumbing, Electric, construction, Locksmith, painting, plastering. Shabbos clocks, outlets/switches, call: 347.275.5408

PHOTO ALBUMS

Custom photo books, weddings, engagements, Chosson/Baby, Upsherin, etc. Also professional photo editing. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

AYIN HORAH

The renowned Rebetzin Aidel Miller from Yerushalayim

Is now available to remove “Ayin Horah” over the phone. Call: 718.689.1902 or 516.300.1490

COSMETICS

Mary Kay, Careline, Ga-de, Static. Free Delivery with min order. Free Consultation and Application Tips for Grads & Kallahs! 718-930-4946

BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE GARTLECH

Hand crochet, Hand knit, Silks & more with beautiful Gartel bag. Text or call: 718.283.4589 Wholesale orders available.

FURNITURE REPAIRS

Furniture, Cabinet & General Repairs, specializing in Chosson-Kallah Apartments. Call: 718.633.6231

EASY AS ABC

Start the process now! Get P3 services by next year! Serious and fun English classes for boys. 11th & 50th. Call/text 347-645-2155

CLOSETS

Surprise your family with the closets they’ve been waiting for, And get surprised with our cheap rates. Call the expert @ 347-405-0631

WOOD REPAIR

Professional repairs, revamp, & color change to: kitchens, furniture, staircases, exterior wood doors, libraries, shuls, aron kodesh. Also do hi end stunning designer custom all uph & wood beds. Commercial, residential, best pricing & svc. Txt 212-9918548.

GARTEL FRINGES

We make professional gartel fringes and mend gartelach. Same day service. In the heart of BP. (347) 693-4920 or (718)435-7644

ATTENTION TEACHERS

Teaching for years with great sheets? Get your sheets computerized for great prices! Call Chumee S. 929630-0883

HANDYMAN/PROF CARPENTER

Repair all cabinets, Table & chairs, doors, locks, hinges, tracks, drawers, closets, shelves, bookcases & furniture assembling and cutting, hang pic frames & more, free est, warranty on service, 917-704-3514 YEHUDA

STICK-ON LABELS

NO sewingjust stick ! washing & dryer safe, great for clothing, Children’s day-care, school, CAMP. C/T 514.360.1955

PHOTOGRAPHY

Children, Portraits, Family, Upsherin. Slideshows for any occasion, family Gatherings, Anniversaries, events, etc. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

DRIVER AVAILABLE

Driver with many years exp. available to do long distance trips with brand new minivan. Reasonable rates. 917.405.8469

SPRINTER & MINI VAN SERVICE

Heimishe driver available to do deliveries. Local & long distance, we shlep with a smile! Call: 718.951.0090

WIG & HAIR

Wig wash & sets, haircuts, and hairstyles for great prices! Call/Text: 917-618-1174

HEATED POOL

Beautiful heated pool in Staten Island $100 per hour. 14x28 aqua class/ swim Instructions. Well lit, Evening slots available (347)393-6094

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Creative, quick and high quality service for all your graphic design needs. Call/ text 9172322869

SUMMER JOBS

COUNSELOR POSITIONS

Second Half Day camp counselor positions available, chassidish girls integrated sp-ed program. Exp. Preferred, 11th grade and up. Well paid, Youth Corp opportunities available. Email hr@ yesodeibina.org.

Classifieds

HEAD COUNSELOR/ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Head Counselor/Assistant director for Sp-ed integrated chassidish girls camp program, second half. Exp. preferred. Call 929-254-0080 x402.

ABA COUNSELOR

Amazing summer opportunity working as an ABA Counselor In Boro Park & Upstate. Call/Text 917.968.2292

COUNSELOR POSITIONS

Second half camp counselor positions available for chassidish girls sleepaway program. Exp. a must. Call 929-254-0080 x402.

MOTHER’S HELPER

Second half mother’s helper position in camp upstate. Well paid, located in Camp Chayei Sura. Call 929-2540080 x402.

ODDS & ENDS

DONATE VEHICLE

Donate any vehicle, get $2,400 gift for shopping and $1,500 tax deduction. 718-974-9428

GOWNS

BEAUTIFUL GOWN

Stunning classy off white gown for married sister of bride. Available to rent/buy. Call 347-4515930

GOWN RENT/SALE

Ivory gown size 0-2 petite, european crochet lace ideal for married sister of bride or mechatenista. For rent/sale: Call/Text 929-430-9650

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FREE GIVEAWAY

Black & Gold children’s gowns sizes 3, 6 & 14 to give away 718-431-8653

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