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CHALLAH CLARIFICATION

(Re: POV, Issue 281)

One of the respondents to the challah question said that she asked her rav if she should bake smaller batches of challah (with 3 pounds of flour) so she could bake weekly l’kavod Shabbos, or larger batches of challah (with 5 pounds of flour) so she could do the mitzvah of hafrashas challah, even though she would be baking challah less frequently. She was advised to bake smaller batches weekly.

Please note that if you bake challah with 3 pounds of flour, you are required to be mafrish challah without a bracha

As always, do not apply someone else’s psak to your own life. Ask your own shailah

Thank you for printing this letter to clarify this matter so that others are not nichshol, chas v’shalom

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TOXIC CHALLAH

(Re: POV, Issue 281)

A reader wrote that immediately after mixing the challah dough, you should put it in a garbage bag to rise so that you can wash the bowl and put it away. I strongly recommend against this practice. Garbage bags are coated in chemicals. The ones that are scented are even worse. It actually says on the box of garbage bags that they should not be used for food.

Putting the dough in such a bag contaminates it with toxic chemicals. Be careful.

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I loved the feature about kids in the kitchen, and especially enjoyed the recipes! I hope you’ll turn it into a steady column, with kid-friendly recipes every week.

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(Re: Found: Chometz!, Issue 280)

I just wanted to say how much I appreciated your collection of anecdotes about people who, despite their best intentions, had to deal with finding chometz right before the zman or even on Pesach. The truth is that while I laughed along, I also felt a little incredulous… I mean, we spend so many hours preparing for Pesach. How could such a thing happen?

Joke’s on me. On Chol Hamoed, I sent my daughter to retrieve something from the lowest shelf in the freezer. Instead, she opened the bottom drawer — only to find a neatly double-wrapped bag containing chometz. And it wasn’t just any chometz; it was legit, bona fide chometz — two full challahs, a pie of frozen pizza and some bilkelach.

As soon as I saw it, I knew what it was. A week before Yom Tov, when I turned over the kitchen, I had prepared that bag to give to my cleaning lady. I had double-wrapped it in thick white plastic so that it wouldn’t create any shailos in my kosher l’Pesach kitchen, stored it carefully in a separate drawer in the freezer… and forgot all about it.

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I realize it was an innocent mistake and that I did my best. And of course, I’ll be careful about this in the future. But I have to say that those stories you printed definitely gave me comfort. At the end of the day, we are all human, and say Kol Chamirah for this reason.

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I always look forward to the Yom Tov edition of your magazine. The articles are always a treat, of course, but what I really need are the recipes. I wasn’t disappointed; your Pesach recipes were delicious and beautiful. We made the French roast, and it was absolutely divine.

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Like everything else in life, if you prepare in advance, you reap the fruits later. Try to have dinner (or any household need) taken care of in the morning so you can sit outside with your little ones in the afternoon. As another idea, you can take turns with a neighbor: One of you should keep an eye on the children while the other goes inside, and then you can swap places. With such overcrowded neighborhoods nowadays, I think this suggestion should work for most of us.

A coin in the tzedakah pushka every morning, and lots of teaching about safety.

I am with them at all times; this is the only way I can ensure my kids’ safety.

We’ve found that the best approach is to communicate with the kids, beginning at the very youngest age, about the dangers of the outdoors. We talk about the risks of leaving the house without notifying parents and the importance of not straying too far without letting anyone know. This isn’t about placing unhealthy pressure on them or being overly protective; it’s about seizing every opportunity to emphasize these messages. We want these ideas to seep into their subconscious: The road is dangerous, they should never engage with strangers, and venturing to places where their parents can’t find them or leaving without notice is unsafe. If they disregard these warnings, there are consequences to face.

Always daven for their safety, and make sure there is always an adult supervising the children.

By making a point of modeling safe behavior: only crossing at crosswalks and only when the crossing light is on, wearing reflectors, and walking on the sidewalk only.

I’m lucky to live on a block with lots of families and kids and the best neighbors one could wish for. The kids all play while the mommies sit on two conveniently placed benches. Often, the littlest of the crew will sit between the benches and play with chalk, bubbles or Play-Doh that one of us brings outside, while the older ones play a little further afield. And if someone needs to go inside, there’s always another mommy who will keep an eye on her neighbor’s children for a few minutes.

You may find this surprising, but I’ve found a great solution for keeping young children safe in busy or potentially unsafe environments, such as the pool: I use a child’s leash that my kids actually love. It’s a small, backpack-style fuzzy toy with an adjustable leash. I can attach it to the stroller, a fence or hold it myself, adjusting the length as needed. This gives my very young children the freedom to move around safely and works very well for children up to about five years of age. I’ve had so many people ask to borrow it after seeing it at the beach, pool or just outdoors.

Enforce helmets when using a bike, scooter or pogo stick.

I like to utilize my porch. I have a kiddie table there, and we use it for a variety of activities such as Play-Doh, kinetic sand, crafting and mealtime.

I built a large porch off my dining room, which leads to an enclosed backyard. There, I can let my children go out by themselves, and I keep an eye on them through the dining room window.

I try to set up basic safety rules for the various ages and stages. School-aged kids can only play on the block so I could check in on them from the porch or window. If there’s a change of plans (e.g., playing in someone’s house or backyard), they have to let me know. Once they’re a bit older and understand the concept of safety and time, I trust them to hang around the block and check in by calling me or ringing the bell once an hour or so.

Simple and responsible — be outdoors with them. Don’t allow children outdoors without supervision.

I stay outside and watch them. Hashem entrusted us with these precious kinderlach, and this is our most important tafkid right now. I try to be dan l’kaf zechus when I find myself watching my neighbors kids as well, and of course we have to daven for our kid’s safety, but I believe this is a hishtadlus that we can’t wriggle out of. May Hashem keep all of our children safe at all times.

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A Skinful Experience PARSHAS TAZRIAMETZORA

Y. Levenstein

When a Yid discovered tzaraas on his body, he was to show it to a kohen. The pasuk says, “If a man has a lesion on the skin of his flesh…” (Vayikra 13:2).

Why does the Torah need to point out that the lesion was discovered on the person’s skin? The pasuk could simply have said, “If a man has a lesion.” Why is man’s “skin of his flesh” emphasized?

On another note: Tzaraas only applies to a Yid, and not to a non-Jew. Why is that so?

THE ENTIRE TOWN suffered from Mr. M. He was a classic moser, an informant who reported on his fellow townspeople to the authorities and, in short, made everyone’s lives miserable. He walked around with his nose up, as if he owned the world. Just seeing him approach was enough to make any Yid tremble.

Mr. M. demanded lots of respect, despite the torment he inflicted. Every single Shabbos, he would stride up to the bimah and insist on receiving the most honorable aliyah

One day, Yankel* was walking home, holding a tray of eggs. To his bad luck, he noticed Mr. M. coming toward him.

Before he could cross the street, Mr. M. accosted him. “Hey! Give me these eggs! I need them!”

“But they’re mine!” Yankel insisted. “I just paid good money for them.” It took lots of courage to fight the bully, but Yankel was determined to protect the eggs, which he had just purchased with hard-earned money so his young children would have food to eat.

Mr. M. was furious. How dare this poor man stand up against him! He grabbed the eggs by force and tossed them, one at a time, at Yankel’s head. Then he marched off.

With raw egg dripping down his face and clothes, Yankel headed straight for the rav’s home. “We must call Mr. M. to a din

Torah!” he exclaimed, after repeating the entire episode.

The rav agreed and decided the time had come to put Mr. M. in his place. He summoned the secretary of the beis din and told him to deliver a summons to the home of none other than the feared informant himself.

“I’m afraid for my life!” the secretary said. “How can I?”

Only once the rav promised that no harm would befall him did the secretary take the summons and knock on the man’s door. True to the rav’s promise, he returned home safely, but not surprisingly, Mr. M. never showed up in beis din He ignored the second and third summonses as well.

Shabbos arrived, and Mr. M. came to shul as usual. When the time came for Krias HaTorah, he marched up to the bimah for his aliyah

The rav immediately stood up and shouted, “Leave! A man who ignores a summons to beis din has no place in this shul. Our kehillah has had enough of your torment, and we will no longer tolerate your degradation of Torah and mitzvos.”

The informant left shul in disgrace, but not before yelling back, “You’ll still suffer my revenge!”

That very week, the rav was invited to be sandek at a bris in a nearby village. He took along two of his talmidim. One was Reb Nachum Shadiker, later a famous gaon in Yerushalayim.

As their wagon made its way down the road, they suddenly noticed Mr. M.’s coach racing toward them. It seemed that the informant was chasing them. The men grew terribly afraid. The rav alone seemed introspective, immersed in his thoughts.

Mr. M.’s speeding coach soon overtook the rav’s old wagon, and stopped right in front of it. With a menacing glare on his face, Mr. M. exited and approached the rav, a revolver outstretched in his hand.

To everyone’s surprise, as he drew closer and saw the rav’s face, his demeanor changed. He fell to the rav’s feet and begged forgiveness. He pulled out a sum of money from his pocket — enough to cover the cost of the eggs, plus additional for the

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“You couldn’t get over what a rasha he was. He sensed your animosity and mirrored your feelings”

shame he had caused Yankel — and gave it to the rav.

The rav was happy to forgive Mr. M., but not before he made him promise he would never cause any harm or pain to his fellow townspeople.

Before he turned to go, Mr. M. turned to the two talmidim accompanying the rav. “True, I asked forgiveness from the rav, but as for the two of you, I would break your bones if I could!” He dealt a hefty slap on young Nachum Shadiker’s face, and marched off.

The two talmidim watched the informer retreat, trying to make sense of what had just happened. What had changed? Why did the informant suddenly change his behavior toward the rav? And why could he not forgive the two of them?

“Immediately, when I saw the informant chasing after us at full speed,” explained the rav, “I tried to find some way to judge him favorably. I tried to find the good in him, and I told myself, ‘Who knows who his parents were? Who his rebbi was? What kind of past did he endure, which brought him to this terrible place? Surely, he isn’t at fault. He was probably forced to become this way due to a painful history…

“Thinking these positive thoughts influenced the informant’s own thoughts. He began thinking positively of me in return. He suddenly realized

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that my yelling at him in shul may have been necessary to reinforce my power in the kehillah, so nobody else would copy and ignore a summons to beis din. He began to feel regret for his bad ways…

“As for you,” the rav told his talmidim, “When you saw him, you were filled with fear and negative thoughts about him. You couldn’t get over what a rasha he was. He sensed your animosity and mirrored your feelings.”

When it comes to a Yid who seems, at least on the outside, to be smeared with ra, as soon as one begins to look for the true good buried within his neshamah, the power of k’mayim hapanim l’panim kicks in, and his positive aspects will automatically come to the surface.

* * * * *

The Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh says that the Torah wants to let us know that the tumah of tzaraas only appears on the surface, on the skin. A Yid is only sullied externally, not inside his guf or in his nefesh. Even if a person commits an aveirah, it is only external. The very being of a Yid is always good, and even if there appears to be an element of bad, that negativity is only on the surface.

This is why tzaraas doesn’t apply to a non-Jew. A non-Jew is completely impure. His very being is one of tumah, and thus tzaraas does not apply to him.

Pinchas was lying in his hospital bed, hooked to machines that kept him alive. Suddenly, there was a commotion around his roommate’s bed. Doctors and nurses rushed into the room. Massive, frightening-looking machinery was wheeled in. The doctors would certainly have taken Pinchas out of the room had he been more mobile himself, but instead, he was left to witness the scene of his roommate’s brush with death.

Pinchas didn’t know what the machines were called or what their purpose was, but one thing he did know: This was serious. If so much staff and so many machines were needed, matters were very critical.

Says the Alter of Kelm: When you watch the complex process a metzora must go through in order to acheive kapparah and be purified, it becomes clear what a strong sickness tzaraas is. If such a serious refuah is necessary, the machalah must be serious.

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NYC Department of Education Cracks Down on Satmar Cheder

Parents who send their sons to the Satmar cheder on 36th Street received unwelcome news in the mail last week, with the New York City Department of Education advising them that it would discontinue funding for all services, including special education, as of June 30.

The DOE letter advised parents that the action is being taken because of the school’s failure to provide students with an education that is substantially equivalent to that being offered in public schools. The news is particularly grim for the cheder’s special education students, including those who receive speech therapy or P3 services, who will now be required to undergo the lengthy evaluation process, even if they have existing IEPs. While askanim are continuing their ongoing battle against the Department of Education, it remains unclear at this time what might happen to the school and its students as of July 1.

A burglar who has targeted Boro Parkers multiple times in the past was apprehended by the NYPD last

week, ending a string of break-ins that had plagued the neighborhood.

Johnny Perez was arrested by the NYPD on April 24 with the help of Shmira Public Safety, which reportedly used photo and video surveillance footage to track him down in Williamsburg. Perez is believed to be responsible for multiple home break-ins.

Perez reportedly has a long criminal record, which includes previous robbery sprees that targeted Boro Parkers. The NYPD’s 66th Precinct thanked its community partners for apprehending Perez, posting photos of both police officers and Shmira members involved in the arrest.

Adrienne Adams Picks Up Key Endorsements as Eric Adams Fumes Over Cuomo’s Mayoral Bid

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams’ mayoral campaign got a boost this week, with New York State Attorney General Letitia James and DC 37, the city’s largest municipal workers’ union, both endorsing her in the upcoming Democratic primary.

Adams celebrated the good news last week, reported the New York Post, seizing the opportunity to throw a barb at the mayor, who is no relation to her even though they share the same last name.

“Can you feel it?” asked Adams. “A change is coming to New York. For years, I stood up to a mayor who made everything about himself… and as mayor, I will keep on fighting for all of you.”

The double endorsement further demonstrates why Mayor Eric Adams decided to remove himself completely from the Democratic party and run for re-election as an independent candidate. It came one day after the mayor released a strongly worded diatribe against former governor Andrew Cuomo, whose presence in the race would likely steal away voters who might have otherwise cast their ballots for him.

“He’s taking votes away from me,” said Adams. “I’m the mayor; why is he in my race?”

“It’s almost like when you have a house somewhere and someone is trying to move in,” added the mayor. “It’s like, go find your own house!”

A spokesperson for Cuomo responded with a statement that said, “Nobody ‘owns’ anyone’s vote. The people of New York make the decision, and they want proven, tested leadership that is competent and can get things done, which is why poll after poll shows they overwhelmingly support Governor Cuomo.”

With both Adams and Cuomo appealing to the moderate Democrat crowd, that demographic’s vote could be split, providing a possible opportunity for left-leaning candidates Brad Lander and Zohran Mamdani to walk away with the election.

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Hoping to spark interest in electric vehicles, New York State’s Drive Clean Rebate Program is offering drivers their share of $30 million in rebates on more than 60 new electric vehicles.

Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the program offers point of sale rebates of up to $2,000 at participating dealerships throughout the Empire State, with the highest kickbacks given for longerrange all-electric vehicles. Governor Kathy Hochul explained that the Drive Clean Rebate Program is yet another way the state is making it easier for New Yorkers to make the leap to electric vehicles, an important part of “building a cleaner future, lowering emissions and creating good-paying jobs.”

“New York’s leadership, in driving the adoption of electric vehicles, is helping consumers stay within their budget when purchasing or leasing a new electric car,” said Hochul. “Along with increased savings, we are building out the infrastructure needed to provide hardworking New Yorkers convenient access to charging, helping to reduce range anxiety and make it easier to drive electric.”

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Chaverim of Rockland Teams Up With NYPD and Shomrim To Recover Lost Jewelry

A coordinated multi-agency effort, significant amounts of patience, and a hefty dose of siyata d’Shmaya had a Williamsburg woman reunited with her jewelry, which had accidentally been left in a car service.

The woman and her husband had made third-party arrangements for a Lyft to bring them back home to Williamsburg after spending Pesach in Monsey. They unloaded their items from the Lyft upon their return to Brooklyn, with one exception — a stroller bag that held jewelry valued at more than $10,000.

While the couple had been given a temporary number to reach the Lyft driver prior to their ride, its functionality ended the moment they left the car. Not knowing where to turn, they reached out to Chaverim of Rockland.

“I tried contacting Lyft,” Chaverim coordinator Yossi Margaretten told The Boro Park View. “Lyft kept sending messages to the driver that he should return the package, but the driver never reached out to the people who took the car.”

Seeing that Lyft’s efforts weren’t producing results, Chaverim combed through footage taken by the Town of Ramapo’s license plate readers to pinpoint the Lyft and zero in on its state-issued tags. That information was relayed to the NYPD, which was able to pull up the Ozone Park address at which the car was registered, and members of Shomrim from both Queens and Williamsburg headed to that location in the hopes of finding the car, the driver and the stroller bag.

It wasn’t until Wednesday morning that Chaverim members finally spotted the car at the designated address, and both the couple and the NYPD came down to the scene. Police confronted the driver, who maintained his innocence, saying he was aware that a bag had been left behind, but that he never touches any items that are left in his vehicle. The bag was recovered from the Lyft with all of its contents fully intact and returned to the couple.

Later that day, Margaretten observed that it was teamwork and determination that reunited the couple with their missing bag.

“The husband kept calling me last night and asking if he should give up, and I told him, ‘Don’t give up so fast. You have to do your hishtadlus, and the Ribbono Shel Olam helps,’” said Margaretten.

Perela attends Sheva’s play and is there for Sheva when she freezes from stage fright.

ingly. Even Perela quailed. She was intimidated. And hungry. And exhausted.

chapter

TWENTY-SEVEN

Thursday began before the crack of dawn. It started with inhumane yelps of pain from Yonah. She ran to his room, trying to outrun the sound, desperate to quiet him before the other kids woke up.

His cheek was swollen and inflamed, an angry red color. Perela’s heart dropped.

Heimesh-brand Motrin did not work half as well as the non-heimesh brand. She made him swallow a quarter of the bottle and davened that Social Services should never find out. Yonah was holding his cheek in agony.

Not today. Not when every minute was so precious.

At nine o’clock, she was sitting in the dentist’s waiting room. At ten o’clock, she was still sitting in the waiting room. She texted the cleaning lady to start in the kitchen. The same kitchen where she was supposed to be standing now and cooking a double Shabbos.

At 10:30, the Motrin had worn off, and Yonah was whimpering.

At 10:45, he was finally called in for X-rays.

At 10:55, Yonah started screaming.

Perela held on to Yonah’s feet tightly while the nurse held his hands. The Twins from France danced on the screen right on top of Yonah’s head.

Yonah screamed. The dentist screamed louder. She had a grating Russian accent and her r’s rolled menac-

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“Yonah, stop screaming. It hurts much more this way,” she tried desperately.

He didn’t even hear her.

“It hurts!” he screamed. The dentist jabbed him with the drill, and he gagged, coughing and dislodging the suction tube.

“Root canal!” the dentist announced, suddenly cheery. “And if this young man wants to keep his tooth, a permanent one at that, we’re going to fix it right now.”

Scream.

“We should be done in an hour.”

Perela closed her eyes. An hour

It’s Thursday! I have work. I have to cook, plan, pack, finish the laundry.

Drill… Waterworks.

“Listen,” the dentist yelled. She was holding the Novocaine needle in her hand and staring down at Perela who was using all of her strength to hold Yonah’s legs. “Either you get your kid to be quiet, or we pull his tooth. You called us in an emergency! We took you as a favor.”

Perela looked helplessly at her thrashing son. “Stop!” she yelled. “Stop screaming. I’m here. I’m holding you. Just stop.”

This is the father’s job. Yonah would never behave this way if Ezriel were here.

Miraculously, Yonah stopped struggling. The dentist got to work.

Perela massaged her aching palms and mentally reviewed her to-do list for the day.

CHANIE SPIRA

PERELA WAS OVERCOME BY PITY, AND THEN FEAR. WHAT IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED NEXT WEEK THURSDAY, AND SHE WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE

She had to deliver gifts and goodies to Chaya Lazar, who would meet Charni’s bus every day, and to Minky, who would meet Yonah’s bus. She had to drop off Yanky’s notyet-packed bag at Morah Gitty, and she still needed to pick up her sheitel from the sheitelmacher

She wasn’t even farming her kids out. They were all sleeping in their own beds, eating her suppers, leaving all the laundry for when she returned, yet she was calling in favors from every person on her contact list.

It wasn’t fair. She had zero family to rely on.

Why do I always end up with Eli’s kids when he attends Shabbatons? Why did I always entertain Kaily’s kids as a teen, and now… I have no one to turn to except for some neighbors and kiosk friends?

“Stop biting me!” the dentist growled. She looked at Yonah. His eyes were shut tight, and his distorted face was the color of enamel. The dentist angrily removed some contraption from a drawer and proceeded to insert it into Yonah’s mouth.

“There. That should do it,” she muttered.

Perela was overcome by pity, and then fear. What if this would have happened next week Thursday, and she was on the other side of the world? She moved closer to Yonah’s head, ignoring the nurse’s displeasure.

“Yonah, I’m here,” she whispered, stroking his head. “ It’s okay. I know it hurts.”

Her phone rang. Eli? What could he want?

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SHE WAS SURPRISED AT THE PAIN AND DEFENSIVENESS IN HER VOICE. AT SHEVA’S PLAY, SHE HAD BEEN SURE SHE WOULD FOREVER BE EXCITED TO CARE FOR HER FAMILY

For the sin of removing her hand from Yonah’s head, he started crying again.

“Hi,” she yelled over his screams.

“I need a favor, Perela. Kaily has her friend’s wedding on Sunday. It’s an early wedding, and it’s in Lakewood. I’m supposed to take that shift. But, you know how crazy it’s been with Chuni lately…”

Sunday? No way. Don’t even ask me.

“Perela, I know you’re traveling soon, but Chuni’s school is offering a chizuk event on Sunday evening. I should be back by ten to take your place. Please, can you?”

NO! I can’t. Do you get it? Does anyone?

“I’m really not sure,” she said slowly. Yonah started kicking again, and she quickly moved to the other side of the chair to resume holding his legs.

Then she thought of Chuni, who at the best of times behaved like her Yonah was behaving now.

“Yes. Yes, of course.”

But who would babysit her family?

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Thursday night, Ezriel did an un-Ezriel thing. He bought cholent and kugel for Perela.

Pareve, of course. But for Ezriel, this was epic.

Not that Ezriel didn’t treat her well, but Ezriel never ate after supper — not even at his own sons’ vachnachts — so it hardly ever occurred to him to buy treats at night.

Perela, on the other hand, firmly believed that food tasted double as tasty after bedtime.

Her eyes lit up. “Thank you! That’s so thoughtful of you! This root canal was harder than having a root canal myself,” she admitted. “I’m never taking Yonah to a dentist again. You can’t imagine!”

She opened the container and took a spoonful. “Yum!”

Ezriel brought her a plate.

“Nah, it tastes better from the container.”

Ezriel looked at her, bemused. He would never get it.

“What’s going to happen…” Ezriel started, “if Yonah needs a root canal while you’re away?”

“I hope he won’t. Once in a lifetime is more than enough. You should thank Hashem that it happened this week.”

“But so many other things can happen. Someone might get sick, or throw up. What am I going to do?”

Perela pushed away the containers of food.

Chaim Furth

“Ezriel,” she said evenly, “it’s only eight days. We’re leaving Monday. As in, in four days. You know I can’t cancel anymore, and you’re just making me feel bad about going.”

“Well, if that Blass woman can cancel so close to the trip last time, so can you. How am I ever going to get the kids ready, run to cheder, teach like a normal person, and then

run home to care for the kids? I have to pick them up from all over town. Then I’ll be trapped in the house all night!”

Yeah! Exactly what I do every day! Plus supper and laundry and dentist appointments and doctor appointments and visiting my mother and shopping for the kids and groceries.

“It’s only for a week,” she said. “I do this every day!”

Ezriel looked at her desperately. “It’s true! But no one asked you to. You don’t have to work. And I’m paying the price!”

“We discussed this already,” she said. And if there were tears leaking? Who cared? “I want to go.”

“That’s the point. If you want to go, you have to make it work for me.”

“Why? Because as a woman I can never want things? Only men can want things, and their families have to work around that? While all women have to do the same thing? Cook, whether or not we want to, and sit through dentist appointments, whether or not we want to?”

She was surprised at the pain and defensiveness in her voice. At Sheva’s play, she had been sure she would forever be excited to care for her family.

“You’re looking at this in a totally wrong way.” Ezriel said. He completely changed tones. “Look, Perela, I need yishuv hadas to dissect your reasoning, but I do know that your role is raising our children b’derech Hashem. You’re building Klal Yisroel.”

“I’m still building Klal Yisroel even if I go away for one week out of the last 520, if you count the past ten-plus years! And I’ll still be caring for them while I’m away! I made the food. I’ll talk to them. Yanky is going to a babysitter.”

Ezriel looked at her. “I hear.” He looked forlorn. “I guess there’s no backing out…”

Perela looked at her strong, disciplined husband. He looked stricken. He was terrified of being left alone.

“Are you scared?” she asked, testing the waters, “like maybe it’ll be too much for you?”

He blushed. “No,” he said. “Forget I said anything.”

YOU HAVE MONEY SITTING IN YOUR CLOSET!

Why can’t I be like everyone else?

I feel so rejected.

“Everyone has it.”

Well, everyone is destroying my relationship with my daughter.

I feel so lost.

My daughter’s anxiety is ruining her life.

What am I doing wrong?

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Debuting in Issue 283

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INGREDIENTS

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1 cup mozzarella cheese, plus more for topping

DIRECTIONS

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2. Add the spinach and salt, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the spinach has wilted.

3. Roll the dough into a circle, folding over the edges.

4. Brush the dough with a thin layer of oil.

5. Bake on the Betty Crocker for 5 minutes until slightly crusty.

6. Spread the mozzarella cheese in an even layer, and place the spinach mixture over the cheese. Top with some more cheese.

7. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until crispy.

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SWEET AND SPICY PIZZA

This jalapeño pizza combines spicy peppers with a drizzle of sweet sauce on the same crispy crust.

INGREDIENTS

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DIRECTIONS

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2. Bake on the Betty Crocker for 5 minutes until slightly crispy.

3. Add the marinara sauce.

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DIRECTIONS

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2. Bake on the Betty Crocker for 5 minutes until slightly crispy.

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4. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until crispy.

5. Drizzle with olive oil, and add some fresh basil.

SARAH MOESES

In 1985, Rebbetzin Libby Spector delivered a powerful speech to the women of Lakewood, introducing the idea of “machsom l’fi,” a set time each day dedicated to carefully guarding one’s speech in accordance with the halachos of shemiras halashon, with the hope that this commitment would create a zechus to merit a personal yeshuah.

At the time, this was a revolutionary idea, but it would eventually transform many lives.

Rebbetzin Spector’s words resonated deeply with Chaya*, one of the women in the audience, and she started helping people set up machsom l’fi groups. The purpose of these groups was to “cover” all hours of the day between its members, so every 24-hour period would have at least one or two members “on duty” who were making an extra effort to keep all of the halachos of shemiras halashon in that time.

“I repeated her speech to a few friends who wanted to try the machsom,” Chaya recalls, “and before I knew it, more and more people kept approaching me, eager to start their own groups.”

By now, Chaya’s been arranging machsom l’fi groups for 40 years.

DOING HIS RATZON

Word spread quickly, and soon after creating those first few groups, Chaya was working with women from outside of Lakewood — from Williamsburg, Monroe, Boro Park, Flatbush, Queens, Passaic and beyond — helping them create and participate in machsom l’fi groups. And the stories came flooding in. One after another, participants experienced remarkable yeshuos that they attributed directly to their commitment to shemiras halashon: Singles got engaged after years of waiting, couples were blessed with children, and those in need of medical miracles found themselves miraculously healed when doctors had given up hope.

It was glaringly, irrefutably clear that the power of guarding one’s speech was immense. The rewards were not just spiritual; these were tangible, lifechanging yeshuos

What became even more evident over time, however, was that the timing of these miracles was often swift — sometimes even before the individual had completed their full commitment to the machsom l’fi. This led Chaya to an important realization: Hashem values the commitment itself. It’s not only a flaw-

less execution of the kabbalah that creates a zechus; the commitment to improve in itself has incredible spiritual value.

“It became clear that what’s really important to Hashem is the commitment to be careful with the halachos of shemiras halashon, no matter how hard it may be,” Chaya explains. “When Hashem sees that our commitment is sincere and unwavering, He sends us a yeshuah.”

The focus, she notes, is not on being perfect. “We are human, and we may make mistakes,” she says. “But what Hashem wants to see is our determination to strengthen ourselves in this area. It is this commitment that opens the gates to Hashem’s brachos.”

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In the beginning, Chaya would travel to various communities to speak to groups and guide them on how to set up their own machsom l’fi groups. But the demand grew so large that she eventually created a new system: Each week, she hosts a class in her home, attended by people who are interested in starting or joining a group. It’s an engaging, powerful and inspiring hour and a half, and participants leave uplifted and prepared. The message is always the same: Shemiras halashon is a serious mitzvah, but it wields incredible power.

Once participants hear the speech, they are given the option to sign up for automatic daily reminder phone calls that coincide with the hours they have chosen for their machsom l’fi

there are live phone options or recordings available for those who cannot attend, Chaya firmly believes that the content of the speech is essential in order to achieve a true understanding of the depth of the commitment. Additionally, each participant is required to learn the halachos of shemiras halashon every day.

GUARDING HOURS, CHANGING LIVES

The feedback Chaya receives is overwhelmingly positive. Beyond the (awe-inspiring!) stories of yeshuos, participants frequently express how the practice has changed their lives in other ways. They report a deep sense of satisfaction and spiri-

These calls also come with a daily recorded message elucidating two halachos of shemiras halashon. Each participant is encouraged to commit for two months, long enough to really form and establish new habits.

There is a tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work involved, including responding to emails, adding and removing phone numbers from the service, and answering countless calls from people seeking more information.

“I get so, so many calls every day, on both of my house lines and my cell phone!” Chaya says, laughing. But the work, though demanding, brings her a tremendous amount of joy and satisfaction as she witnesses the success of the program and hears the countless stories of positive change.

One of the cornerstones of the program is that every participant must hear the introductory speech — ideally, in person. While

THE MITZVAH OF SHEMIRAS HALASHON IS SERIOUS, AND THE EFFECTS OF COMMITTING SERIOUSLY TO

tual fulfillment from their daily commitment to guarding their speech, and some even choose to extend their machsom l’fi commitment beyond the initial two months, beginning again, and again, and again.

For those interested in starting their own group, the first step is simple: Make a phone call.

“Yes, you can call me, and I will help you,” Chaya says with a smile.

With the continued success of the program after so many years, and its undeniable impact on countless lives, one thing is clear: The mitzvah of shemiras halashon is serious, and the effects of committing seriously to keeping the halachos can impact your life profoundly.

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AS TOLD TO GOLDIE HIRSCH

Our tongue, the ultimate multitasker, helps us eat and taste our food, and also helps us connect with our fellow human beings. But beyond its practical functions lies a deeper, often overlooked potential: the ability to transform ordinary words into extraordinary outcomes by being mindful of our speech. These stories are little reminders that sometimes the most incredible miracles happen because of the quiet spaces between our words.

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MALKY’S STORY

I spent two days writing and rewriting the email, agonizing over every word and comma. Finally, I hit send.

Then I waited for the responses to come in.

I had sent my entire extended family an invitation to join me in a machsom l’fi. Would they embrace it, ignore it, or resent my attempt to introduce more responsibilities into their lives? The email was out, and all I could do was wait, biting my nails and bracing for their answers.

Ours was a large, extended, yet close-knit family, and we gathered frequently for shalosh seudos, simchas, or casual get-togethers. We also had wide circles of acquaintances; many of us were teachers or business owners, and we all had numerous friends. Consequently, our gatherings were always lively, filled with conversations where we shared work-related stories, discussed entrepreneurial ventures, and caught up on each other’s lives. Unintentionally, the conversations at times veered off course. It wasn’t that we deliberately engaged in lashon hara or constantly talked about others. In fact, one of my aunts regularly gave a dvar Torah at shalosh seudos. But hot topics crept in, despite our repeated attempts to steer the conversation elsewhere.

“Count me in.”

“Totally on board!”

“Registered and ready!”

Within 24 hours, about 35 aunts and cousins had signed up, far exceeding the initial 18 people needed for the program to commence.

Then I heard of the “machsom l’fi lady” of Lakewood, and I wondered if we could implement her program in our family. I shared this idea with my grandmother, who was very enthusiastic. Maybe we really could shift the atmosphere of our gettogethers. And so began the agonizing internal debate about whether or not I actually had the courage to send the email.

Ultimately, I felt it was the right thing to do, and with my grandmother’s encouragement, I pressed send, thinking that whoever was interested would join.

Within minutes, my inbox was flooded.

“I’m in!”

“I just signed up.”

A few days later, the machsom l’fi lady Chaya*, who generally only speaks in Lakewood, was in Boro Park for a simcha and offered a live class. The timing was inconvenient — on Motzei Shabbos — but many of us reshuffled our plans to prioritize attending her speech. Those who couldn’t be there listened via phone, and some even made it to Lakewood on a different night to listen to the weekly presentation. We were all inspired and ready to launch the program. This would be a commitment, undoubtedly challenging, but we were determined to do it as a family and create this source of nachas for our grandmother.

We created a spreadsheet where everyone committed

AND EVEN THOUGH WE WOULD HAVE BEEN CONTENT TO SIMPLY IMPROVE OUR SPEECH, WE SOON DISCOVERED THAT EVEN SMALL CHANGES BROUGHT PROFOUND TRANSFORMATIONS AND INCREDIBLE MIRACLES

would take on two hours of machsom l’fi. It wasn’t easy, and this wasn’t your typical machsom l’fi, either. This was an extensive campaign with automated reminders, a daily tefillah, and a prerecorded phone call with Chaya who shares a halacha before your machsom l’fi hour begins.

We embraced this project wholeheartedly, giving it our all. If someone slipped up, they simply (though it wasn’t simple) took on another two hours. Gradually, each of our lives began to transform. We developed a knack for spotting the good and not focusing on the negative, and for turning the lens inward rather than scrutinizing others. It was tough, pushing us beyond our comfort zones and beyond the natural tendency of our words.

When we initially took this upon ourselves, we decided to create a list of family members who could benefit from a ye-

shuah, mostly refuos or shidduchim. Each week, we’d focus our efforts in the zechus of a particular cousin. And even though we would have been content to simply improve our speech, we soon discovered that even small changes brought profound transformations and incredible miracles.

Within two weeks of starting the machsom l’fi, three cousins got engaged (two of whom had waited for years for their zivug). Within five months of signing up, we celebrated another l’chaim and witnessed the refuah sheleimah of two others.

Of course, we can’t know heavenly calculations, but as we improved the speech, achdus and lashon tov in our family, the yeshuos kept coming.

Consciously choosing our words not only brought about the most wonderfully unexpected blessings but also enriched our lives in profound ways.

Round Two

The shidduch crisis feels abstract until it touches your own family. With two cousins — siblings — navigating the complexities of finding their shidduchim, the reality of this challenge became acutely personal. It wasn’t a matter of my aunt and uncle being overly picky; while potential matches were suggested, none seemed to materialize into anything concrete. He was the masmid of the yeshiva; she was G.O. and valedictorian. Great kids. Great names. Great family. But they were still waiting. They were both growing older without moving on, and this weighed heavily on all of us in the extended family who loved them so much.

Attending family celebrations became bittersweet. Noticing my single cousin observing me with my four young children, while I tried to ignore the increasing dryness and thinning of her hair, was deeply unsettling. My life was busy to the point of chaos, while she was navigating long days and lonely evenings. Something had to be done.

LEAH’S STORY

And then I heard about Chaya. A friend shared stories of several engagements within her family after they undertook the machsom l’fi program. It seemed like the least we could do for my cousins. I arranged a teleconference and managed to get eighteen people on board. Some friends, some family members, some neighbors, all united in their commitment. I shared the positive outcomes others had experienced through machsom l’fi, and we each committed to specific hours to carefully guard our speech. It wasn’t easy; we consciously monitored our words. And no one opted for the easiest hours; we were all determined to fully embrace this endeavor.

As a teacher, my machsom l’fi hours often fell during recess, which I spent in the teachers’ room. It was a genuine challenge to remain silent when I had a juicy story to share. But I persevered. We all did.

We completed the program shortly after Sukkos. And though my cousins were not yet engaged, the machsom l’fi experience left us all with a sense of spiritual elevation. Our daily interactions changed. Chaya’s prerecorded halachos and the daily reminders left a lasting impact, influencing how we spoke to and about our children and others in general.

I felt compelled to try another round of machsom l’fi. Life, however, remained demanding and hectic, and I didn’t get to initiate another round until Chanukah. On the very day our second machsom l’fi commitment began, I received joyous news: My cousin would be celebrating his l’chaim that very evening.

It felt surreal, and while we can’t claim to understand Hashem’s plan, witnessing the power of guarding our words, and the tangible joy that followed, was undeniable.

Silent Partner

It’s no fun being an older single. Even the term itself makes me cringe. At 27, all I wanted was to be married. While people were not overtly unkind, it was those subtle glances, the quiet judging and the question marks that lingered in their eyes that pierced my heart. I shared those same question marks; I, too, was plagued by the same uncertainty. I longed to move on to the next stage in my life, yet my bashert remained elusive.

I kept myself busy with teaching, various projects and chesed. Still, it was difficult to watch my friends build their own families while I stayed behind, stuck. One day, I was talking to a friend who was inspired by her family’s recent participation in a machsom l’fi program. She recounted incredible yeshuos that they

I HESITATED. HOW COULD I ASK THAT MANY FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES TO MAKE THIS ENORMOUS COMMITMENT — FOR MY SAKE?

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had been blessed with. I listened quietly, my mind churning with calculations. It sounded uplifting and intriguing. Here I was, an older girl, still not married. What did I really have to lose?

But I would need eighteen people to launch the program. I hesitated. How could I ask that many friends and acquaintances to make this enormous commitment — for my sake? The idea felt overwhelming, perhaps even out of reach. But then, who said that I needed eighteen people? What if I did it on my own? Just me and Hashem? Maybe, just maybe, this would be a zechus?

I chose not to tell anyone. With determination, I dedicated myself to learning two halachos every day and undertook a machsom l’fi hour during the most challenging part of my day — ten to eleven in the evening, the time I typically spent chatting with friends, when words flowed freely.

This became my special commitment. I couldn’t predict what would unfold, but it couldn’t hurt… right?

Right.

Four weeks into my quiet journey of shemiras halashon, I got engaged. I had never even heard of my chasan before I started learning and keeping the halachos. It was as if Hashem was guiding me, affirming how much He appreciated my commitment.

It wasn’t easy, but I will always be grateful that I tried.

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"I am actually calling about Yomtov. With Pesach just behind us, I’ve been worrying. One of my children makes Yom Tov so difficult. It’s embarrassing to go away because I never know how things will play out. I keep wondering—can anything help my son, or do I just have to accept that I’m not the effective parent I wish I were and this is how things will always be?”

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"Honestly, forever. He triggers so easily and just can’t stop.”

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She paused. "I can’t tell you how good it feels to hear that. I always thought if I were stricter, more patient—just a better parent—he’d behave. But you’re saying he just needs to develop certain skills?"

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"Every Yomtov is a disaster.“ She explained “ Shloimy is nine years old, but I still need to police him. He’s either breaking a tower, mishandling a baby, having a tantrum, or running around punching everybody. My nephews seem so calm. What am I doing wrong?”

"Wow, that’s exhausting. Is this behavior something you notice only on Yomtov?"

She let out a dry laugh. "Oh, I wish! But, it’s all year. Yomtov just makes it more intense and more embarrassing. And when I see my nephews, it makes me realize how much he’s lacking. We've tried everything, charts, rewards, consequences, but nothing sticks. And it’s not just tantrums. Even when he is trying to be good, he’s always roughhousing, always in people’s space. And when we’re all together all Yomtov it becomes so much more intense"

“First of all, you are not doing anything wrong.” I reassured her, “Some kids have

It's not that he wants to be difficult, his brain just isn't letting him

"That actually sounds like him," she admitted. "can anything be done?”

"The good news is, these skills can be strengthened. At Mindoneers, we don’t focus on stopping the behaviors—we look at what’s causing them. For example, we teach kids how to multitask and process multiple things at once, so they start seeing the bigger picture instead of thinking in black and white. They begin to understand social nuances and perspectives, keeping them from falling apart. They also learn to control their bodies and emotions, recognizing when they’re getting worked up and how to shift focus before it spirals. Once these core skills are in place, everything else starts to improve: self-control, frustration tolerance, even social interactions."

"That sounds amazing," she said, a note of hope creeping into her voice. "So what do we do next?"

"I’d recommend an evaluation where we’ll assess which skills need strengthening and create a personalized plan for Shloimy. It won’t happen overnight, but with consistent work, you’ll start to see a real difference."

"Wow, I feel like there’s actually a path forward." Her voice was lighter now.

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I WISH I HADN’T SAID THAT

Sometimes our words seem to bypass our brain and slip out without our intention.

The mortification.

The regret.

The absolute shame.

But like feathers in the wind, there’s no taking them back.

What a Mazel

AS TOLD TO BAILA BERGER

We were still in camp with the entire yeshiva when the news spread. Shloimy Frankel was a chasan! I was especially excited. Shloimy was my neighbor, and he was several years my senior. Friends my age were beginning to get engaged, so I figured he must have been on the market for three or four years already. What a big simcha!

Summer drew to a close, and we bochurim packed up our possessions and returned to the city. Several days later, I was in shul davening Mincha when I spotted him across the room — Shloimy! As soon as I closed my siddur, I ran over and stretched out my hand with a warm, “Mazel tov!”

Shloimy was quiet for a moment, a strange look in his eye. Knowing him, the life of every party, I’d expected a much more exuberant response, but I thought it may have been the setting or the fact that the news was already three weeks old.

“Nu, so when’s the chasunah?” I asked.

His face took on a deepening shade of crimson. “Are you making fun of me?”

My mind began racing. Was the shidduch off? I stood there, outstretched hand hanging limply, without knowing what to say. Then a classmate who happened to be nearby and heard our exchange came to the rescue.

His face took on a deepening shade of crimson.

“Are you making fun of me?”

“Wrong boy!” he whispered loudly. “It wasn’t him; it was Shloimy Frankel from Hewes Street.”

Now it was my turn to change colors.

“Im yirtzeh Hashem, really soon by you,” I mumbled as I rushed toward the door, hoping the generous helping of embarrassment I’d just heaped on the poor boy would serve him well, and perhaps be the final zechus he needed to find his zivug soon.

My Pronounced Mistake

MALKY BLUM

The speech was riveting. The speaker, a new star, entertained and inspired. But as I internalized the food for thought offered, the question, “Should I ?” kept niggling at me, followed by: And if I should, how do I go about it?

Rabbi Frandberg* had used a delightful array of words from his articulate treasure chest. But one word had nipped at me because he’d mispronounced it. And then he’d used it again. And again. I winced each time.

I also enjoy using a variety of words, and I always appreciate when someone makes me aware that I had messed up its pronunciation. But did that mean Rabbi Frandberg would welcome my pointing it out to him? I knew he was making the guest speaker’s circuit, being invited to lecture far and wide. So my discomfort would surely spare Rabbi Frandberg discomfort when he would find out about his mistake sometime in the future. But still, my uneasiness at the thought of speaking up squelched the thought.

However, one Thursday a few weeks later, the matter jumped back to the front of my brain and catapulted itself to my tongue. That evening, I bumped into Mrs. Frandberg, whom I knew as a casual acquaintance. Immediately, I began to rave about her husband’s shiur and the impact it had on me — while the mispronounced word reared its jarring head in my mind. An irrational thought — which at the time seemed to be so sensible — lit up my mind: Mrs. Frandberg could relay the message to her husband! I’d accomplish my goal without having to face Rabbi Frandberg and either of us feeling uncomfortable. Voila!

After I wound down my effusive praise, I asked Mrs. Frandberg to please also relay to her husband that he had mispronounced the word “poignant” (meaning: having power to affect the feelings or sympathies).

tween myself and Mrs. Frandberg, I suddenly gasped. Oh no! I had told Mrs. Frandberg the wrong word! Her husband had mispronounced “vignette” (meaning: a brief episode), and not “poignant.” Both are of French origin, and both follow the French pronunciation for the /gn/ spelling: poyn-yant and vin-yette.

Although my regret for my blunder — much worse than mispronouncing a word! — distressed me deeply, I was able to tap into some humor. I reenacted to my children how the relayed message must’ve gone down.

An irrational thought — which at the time seemed to be so sensible — lit up my mind: Mrs. Frandberg could relay the message to her husband!

Mrs. Frandberg’s instant response threw me off track. “I’m not surprised. My husband grows his vocabulary from reading and therefore mispronounces many words.”

How I wished I could take my words back. I tried to set things straight, reassuring her that I had not heard him make any other errors except this one, and since it was of French origin, many people mispronounced it.

Regret hounded me. I had been so worried about not making Rabbi Frandberg feel uncomfortable, so I had done a much more grievous thing. Without thinking my plan through, I had “tattled” on him to his wife. How much worse I would make him feel when his wife would be the bearer of his pronunciation error! Oy vey!

On Friday night, I remorsefully recounted to my teenage children what I had done, hoping to do teshuvah by at least turning it into a teachable moment. As I repeated the exchange be-

Wife to her husband: I met Mrs. Blum, and she told me that you mispronounced the word “poignant.”

Husband: I mispronounced what? I never even heard of that word.

Wife: Come on. Mrs. Blum was in the audience, and she knows what she’s talking about. She told me you mispronounced it.

Husband: Mrs. Blum can say whatever she wants. I know I never used that word because I don’t even know what it means!

Wife: (Baffled; gives up.)

My children and I laughed so hard imagining this scene, our tears ran. But it surely didn’t remove the awful feeling of remorse I had. Waiting for practically the minute Havdalah was over, I looked up the Frandbergs’ number to make the apology call.

Before I could even get the hello out, Mrs. Frandberg preempted me (didn’t I know!), “Oh, I’m so happy you called. I wanted to tell you that my husband says he couldn’t have mispronounced the word ‘poignant’ because he never used it. In fact, he doesn’t even know what it means.”

I sure have an embarrassing vignette to share, one I hope that will teach me to think before I speak to prevent me from feeling such poignant regret in the future.

The Name Game

AS TOLD TO GILA NEWER

I can only blame my post-baby brain. I was recently on the phone with my friend, and we were talking about names. We were discussing the name I’d just given my infant daughter, and how we would be calling her. (For the purpose of telling this story, we’ll pretend her name was Perel, which I think is a beautiful name however you put it. But it was a different name.)

“I would never, ever call her Perry!” I told my friend with fiery passion, for which I also blame sleepless nights. “I’ve always hated the name Perry. Rhymes with merry, berry; I just don’t like it.”

(Again, to all Perrys out there: It was a different name we were talking about.)

And while I was listing the reasons I dislike the name, it suddenly dawned on me: I was speaking with my friend Perry.

So then, of course, I put my foot deeper in my mouth, and asked her how it was for her to be called Perry, and the conversation went from bad to worse, until I was mumbling like a bumbling idiot.

I haven’t spoken to Perry since. We’ll still be great friends, I’m sure, but at this point, my ears get red just at the thought of speaking with her again.

“And now let me see your beautiful kinderlach,” I exclaimed, looking at her crew. Wow, her kids had grown! “How old is Ruchy?”

A Huge Mistake

AS TOLD TO TALI EDELSTEIN

My sister’s oldest daughter was getting married, and I was thrilled to be at the wedding. I’d flown in from across the ocean, so I hadn’t seen many of my nieces, nephews and other extended family members in several years.

When my cousin Batsheva, with whom I’d always been close, walked into the hall, I flew over to hug her and say hello.

“Batsheva!” I cried. “Mazel tov!” We hugged each other. “And now let me see your beautiful kinderlach,” I exclaimed, looking at her crew. Wow, her kids had grown! “How old is Ruchy?” I asked, gazing at her oldest daughter, who looked so grown up, especially as she was wearing something super mature. To be honest, I hadn’t thought her oldest daughter could possibly be as old as she looked.

“Ruchy is seven,” her mother said proudly.

This was unexpected. I mean, it was closer to the age I’d thought she was, but — “Oh my goodness, she’s huge,” I blurted out.

The problem was, not only was Ruchy tall and mature-looking, but she was also quite heavy for her age.

There was a moment of heavy silence as I realized what I’d said and what it sounded like. Quickly, I added, “She looks like she’s ten! She’s really tall for her age, isn’t she?”

It took Batsheva a moment to regain her composure.

“Yes, she is,” she finally said. “Look, Yael’s Esther is the same age, and she’s much shorter.”

She pointed to another cousin nearby, but my words still hung in the air. My regret was so very deep. Some moments you really don’t ever want to relive.

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of 2001, I experienced a strange sensation at the back of my tongue — an irritating, persistent feeling that hissed with discomfort. I tried to ignore it. After a week of enduring this nagging tickle, I finally mustered the courage to look in the mirror on Thursday evening. I discovered a lump, round and prominent like a marble. Something was growing back there.

Friday morning found me on the dentist’s chair. After a careful poke and prod, the dentist suggested that it likely wasn’t serious since it had grown so quickly, but recommended seeing an oral surgeon for a more in-depth assessment.

With a wry smile, he added, “If I didn’t know you better, I’d say it’s from lashon hara.” It was just an hour before we’d welcome the Shabbos of Parshas TazriaMetzora. The universe, it seemed, had a sense of humor.

We headed straight to the oral surgeon who looked slightly perplexed. To rule out an infection, he scribbled a prescription for antibiotics and directed me to an ENT specialist.

Since it was Erev Shabbos, we decided to postpone the ENT appointment. But by Monday, three days into the course of antibiotics, the lump had only grown larger.

The ENT was equally perplexed. He nudged the lump, poked it and tried inserting a syringe to see if any fluid would drain. Nothing. His diagnosis? “Surgical removal is necessary.” Unfortunately, we would have to wait two weeks for that, as he was going on vacation.

The lump, however, continued its relentless growth, hitting walnut size by Thursday, and by then I was officially on the medical merry-go-round. I was no longer able to wait for the ENT

The ENT was equally perplexed. He nudged the lump, poked it and tried inserting a syringe to see if any fluid would drain. Nothing. His diagnosis? “Surgical removal is necessary.

to come back from vacation, but baruch Hashem, we managed to secure an emergency evening appointment with a different, renowned ENT, hoping that he’d finally be the right shaliach. But the ENT merely shook his head, his lined face highlighted with concern. His attempt to drain the lump with a syringe met with failure, leading him, too, to insist on its removal. But instead of removing the lump on his own, the ENT referred me to a medical oral surgeon as he no longer performed such operations.

Friday morning arrived with a blur of frantic phone calls. We contacted various referral agencies to find a reputable oral surgeon, and we were ultimately directed to Mt. Sinai Hospital. There, the oral surgeon assessed the situation and sent me to a Neck, Head and Jaw specialist in the same building. Their expressions mirrored alarm as they examined my tongue as if it were a challenging Sudoku puzzle. More syringes, more confusion. A CAT scan was ordered, yet revealed nothing due to an issue with my dental fillings obscuring the imaging. The next course of action was an MRI and a biopsy, which we put off until after Shabbos.

The ENT whom I had seen Thursday evening had been trying to get hold of me all Erev Shabbos, clearly concerned about the results of my

GOLDIE HIRSCH

Friday appointment. There was a weight of worry hanging in the air. At this point, swallowing felt like a workout; my speech was slurred and painful, and I struggled to control my saliva. I arrived home very close to candlelighting, exhausted and terrified — with plenty to daven for. That Shabbos turned into a masterclass in managing my anxiety. It’s remarkable how we don’t know the many crucial roles a healthy tongue fulfills until it falters.

But until I had an official diagnosis, I was determined to keep my routine. Despite my struggles, I went to school on Monday and managed to teach, even though I sounded like I was speaking in riddles. That day, there was a major national presentation by the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation on shemiras halashon, with a live hook-up with Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky. Rebbetzin Kanievsky spoke about the incredible yeshuos people experienced through

I arrived home very close to candlelighting, exhausted and terrified — with plenty to daven for

learning two halachos a day of shmiras halashon, and for some reason, this resonated deeply with my situation.

I left school early to get to Manhattan for the MRI. Afterward, my husband spoke to the doctor, who confirmed that there was indeed a tongue tumor there, but whether it was malignant remained uncertain. Only a biopsy would provide clarity.

That evening, I shared with my husband what I had heard at the shemiras halashon presentation, pondering the irony of it all. The idea felt right to us, and then and there, we committed to the challenge: We would learn two halachos a day.

By the time I went for the biopsy, the lump had miraculously shrunk. After removing a piece for testing, the doctor returned with a look of utter astonishment.

“There’s nothing there!” he exclaimed.

“Nothing?” we asked, completely bewildered.

“All gone,” he confirmed. “Just consider yourself lucky.”

Lucky? We had just won the lottery. The prize? A miraculously healed tongue. We reached out to all of the doctors I had seen. They were taken aback. Speechless. Humbled.

“Medically,” they all agreed, “it makes no sense.”

The only explanation that fit (to us, at least) was the dentist’s offhand comment about lashon hara.

To this day, we diligently learn two halachos of shemiras halashon daily. Occasionally, I feel a slight sensation on my tongue where the biopsy incision and stitches were done — a gentle reminder that the most effective remedy is guarding one’s tongue.

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Shmuly.* His gorgeous smile danced before Mrs. R.’s eyes as she peeled vegetables, as she folded another fresh pair of socks, and as she swept the floor. He took center stage in her mind and heart. Truthfully, she didn’t have to envision his face – she could actually see it all day long.

You see, Shmuly was home all day.

Challenged with certain learning difficulties, Shmuly was sent home from yeshivah when he couldn’t keep up. His parents pleaded with the hanhalah to keep him, with extra help. But it was not to be. With no other choice, they tried getting him into alternate yeshivos, trying every yeshivah that was even remotely suitable, and learning to deal with the inevitable “no.” It was painful. But more so, it was growing desperate.

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Tehillim is more powerful than we’d ever imagine, Mrs. R. discovered, when just one week later, the menahel of her son’s former yeshivah called. “We’d be happy to have Shmuly back,” he said.

It was the best case scenario, prompted by the tried-and-true segulah of Tehillim.

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IT SAYS, “THE END OF THE WORLD,” BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THAT MEANS.

OH, THAT PART’S OBVIOUS — “SHIVISI HASHEM L’NEGDI TAMID — I PLACE HASHEM BEFORE ME ALWAYS.” WALK FORWARD, FACING THE FIREPLACE!

YOU KNOW, THAT STORY I TOLD YOU ABOUT REB EISIK AND THE TREASURE UNDER THE BRIDGE ACTUALLY APPEARS IN THE GEMARA.

IT TELLS OF A YID WHO CAME TO RABI YOSSI BEN CHALAFTA AND SAID HE HAD A DREAM, IN WHICH HE WAS TOLD THAT HE NEEDED TO GO TO CAPPADOCIA TO FIND HIS FATHER’S TREASURE. CAPPADOCIA IN ARAMAIC IS AN EXPRESSION THAT MEANS “THE END OF THE WORLD.”

THAT’S WHAT’S WRITTEN IN THE JOURNAL!

RABI YOSSI ASKED HIM, “DID YOUR FATHER EVER VISIT ‘THE END OF THE WORLD?’” WHICH REFERRED TO CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY. WHEN THE MAN SAID NO, RABI YOSSI TOLD HIM: “THEN THE DREAM MUST HAVE MEANT ‘KAFA DEKURA,’ WHICH MEANS ‘TEN STEPS.’”

SO THE MAN TOOK TEN STEPS INSIDE HIS OWN HOME, AND FOUND HIS FATHER’S TREASURE BURIED THERE!

OKAY, SO TEN STEPS… BUT IN WHICH DIRECTION?

HEY! THERE’S A HOLE IN THERE!

RECAP: JUST WHEN THEY THINK THEY’VE FOUND THE TREASURE, THEY DISCOVER IT’S ONLY ANOTHER CLUE — A HANDLE THIS TIME. BUT WHEN MICHAEL RECALLS WHERE HE’D SEEN THE ARTWORK BEFORE, EVERYTHING CLICKS INTO PLACE.

ONE OF THE BRICKS MOVED! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!

LA ALDEA MOISÉS?

YES, THAT’S THE NAME THE IMMIGRANTS CHOSE FOR THEIR TOWN. LA ALDEA — THE VILLAGE. MOISÉS — AFTER MOSHE RABBEINU. THE VILLAGE OF MOSES. EVEN AS WANDERERS, JEWS NEVER FORGET THEIR ROOTS.

IT’S A SAFE!

THIS TREASURE WILL ALLOW US TO HIRE WORKERS AND BUILD THE FARMS IN LA ALDEA MOISÉS!

MORE EXCUSES?

NO. NO MORE EXCUSES. I WON’T BLAME OTHERS ANYMORE. I’M GOING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY ACTIONS. IT’S BETTER THAT I DISAPPEAR UNTIL I CAN REPAY WHAT I OWE. YOU CAN TAKE SOME OF THE TREASURE WE FOUND.

A… YARMULKE ? YOU’RE CONFUSED. TAKING RESPONSIBILITY DOESN’T MEAN I’VE BECOME RELIGIOUS!

RUNNING AWAY AGAIN?

THE PRISON WARDEN IS GOING TO SEND MEN AFTER ME SINCE I DIDN’T PAY MY DEBT. MY FAMILY MIGHT GET HURT.

THEN TAKE THIS! YOUR GREAT-GREATGRANDFATHER’S JOURNAL. AND ALSO… THIS!

DO WHAT YOU WANT — BUT DO IT WITH A WHOLE HEART AND WITHOUT BLAMING OTHERS.

RECAP: FINALLY, THE LONG-LOST TREASURE IS FOUND! IT AMOUNTS TO ENOUGH MONEY TO HIRE WORKERS WHO CAN BUILD UP THE IMMIGRANTS’ NEW TOWN. I KNEW IT!!!

THIS THING WILL FLY AWAY IN A SECOND WITH THE WIND.

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Gitty

Feferkorn, 6, Belz

Mindy Weinberger, 7, Bais

Bracha

BOGGLE TOURNAMENT

HOW TO PLAY:

1. Gather round the table to play a family game of Boggle, using this Boggle board.

2. Once you have a winner, fill out the form below in its entirety

3. Email the form to comments@ thebpview.com or fax to 718-4088771 by Sunday at midnight.

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: Adding “s” to a word • Proper nouns • Abbreviations • Contractions • Acronyms

POINTS

4-letter words: 2 points | 5-letter words: 3 points | 6-letter words: 5 points | 7-letter words: 7 points | 8-letter words: 9 points | 9+ letters: 12 points

HINT

Each Boggle board hides a word of nine letters or more!

M I H C E A T L I B N O A E L C I R Z R S D P A V

Family name:

Phone:

Full mailing address:

Full name of winner: _________________________________________________________

Amount of points: ____________________________________________________________

Full names of competing players:

List some words only the winner found:

WINNER 1

FAMILY NAME: Neufeld, 718-xxx-9041

NAME OF WINNER: Mommy

AMOUNT OF POINTS: 46

NAMES OF COMPETING PLAYERS: Breindy, Yanky

SOME WORDS ONLY THE WINNER FOUND: stump, poet, acre, price, vapor THE LONGEST WORD FOUND ON THE BOARD: evaporated

A NEW WORD LEARNED FROM THE BOARD: haven WINNER 2

FAMILY NAME: Braun, 718-xxx-2863

NAME OF WINNER: Ruchy

AMOUNT OF POINTS: 22

NAMES OF COMPETING PLAYERS: Mommy, Perry

SOME WORDS ONLY THE WINNER FOUND: drive, pirate

Talent Show

Sruly & Esty Pinkovics

Chesky Fischer, 7

Yanky Greenfeld

Leibish Silberman

Chesky & Shimon Steinmetz

Mendel & Miri Lefkowitz

Malky Stein

Shaindy Berkowitz

Heshy Treitel

Yanky Segedin

Klein Family

Toby Strulowitz, 4

Shaindy Berkowitz

Eluzer Teller, 5

Miri Rothman

Zalmy Klein, 4

Lazer Deutsch

Family Fixler

Menachem & Shabsi Miller

Family Steinberg

Yossi Friedman

Freda Wieder

David Gliksman, 6

Meyer Halpert ,8

Simchy Igel

Chaim Greenzweig, 5

Shimmi Greenzweig, 3

Yanky Miller, 6

Duvid Wettenstein, 5

Gitty & Yanky Fishman

Rishy Friedman

Menachem Elya Grunwald

Motti Meisels, 7

Moshe Kolman

Volvy Wertheimer

Classifieds

FOR SALE

NEOCATE/BABY FORMULA

Neocate $46.99 per can. Kendamil Similac L’Mehadrin in stock!! We buy off any formula for a good price and trade as well. Call for other types of formulas. New! Option of shipping case of 6 Kendamil directly to you from England. Formula Trade 347.369.4886

DOONA STROLLER

Doona Stroller, multiple colors available! cll/txt 1-201614-4045

BEBE ORGANIC SET

Looking to sell a natural color bebe organic set, size 3 mths, with matching bonnet and blanket, beautiful for vachnacht. Please call 347 382 0905

CANON CAMERAS 2ND HAND

Snap Source 87 Penn St suite 111 Sunday 1:30-2:30, Tue 8:30-9:30. 347-871-2330 Shipping $10. Beautiful G16 in stock

BUGABOO CARRIAG

Bugaboo cameleon for sale. Grey color. Plastic and bassinet included. Perfect condition. Best offer. Call/ text 718-812-0432

GIFT CARD FOR SALE

Looking to sell a $1800 gift card to Eastside China in Boro Park. Will sell for a discounted price. 845-4213700

REAL ESTATE

MIAMI BEACH

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

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

Beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath villa with private inground heated pool and hot tub available in North Miami, Price per night $339. Pictures available. Call/Text 845-3277153

WEST PALM BEACH

APT. FOR SALE

Century Village-Golf Edge, 1 ½ bedroom apt. 2 baths, Brand new appliances, Ready to move in now. Price $200K or best offer. Call: 845.325.0500

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

Carriage Club North, beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, ground floor, for rent. Call: 347.499.0031

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

Wellington M, 2 Bedroom apt. Ground Floor FOR SALE. Call: 347.760.0639

SUMMER RENTAL!

Cozy 3 bedroom house for rent in the heart of Woodridge NY. Walking distance to shul, mikva and groceries. For more info txt 347-524-2985

FARM EXPERIENCE

Unique 2 &3 BR Apts on Frum FARM near White Lake for Whole/1/2 summer & Shabbosim before/after summer.845-866-1177

LINDEN LUXE

New Pristine Cathedral Ceiling House. 6 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms, jacuzzi. Sleeps 20+. Stocked Playroom. Swing Set. Trampoline, gameroom. All Amenities. 5 min to shul. 3 blocks to grocery/ pizza store. Avail for Shabbos/ Weekday. call/text 718989-1406.

AIRMONT RENTAL

A beautiful 4 bedroom house on a very nice property available in Airmont. Located on a cul de sac, close to 59, walking distance to shopping and center. Please call (347) 526-6787

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

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

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. Feb. all booked. $325 per night. Call/Text: 917-3824810, email: 1752nmb@gmail. com www.themangotreat. com

WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE

6,000 square feet warehouse space in prime location, 16 ft high ceiling, includes storefront, office space, basement and loading area. Please call 718-954-4525

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 55th St. 12th Ave, 347 661 5900.

WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA

For the best Real Estate deals call Mrs. Debby Schwartz 203.667.2785

LINDEN VACATION

Exlusive brand new fully- furnished house, all amenities. included, sleeps 11 +2 cribs 7 min walk to shuls option to add shabbos food (monthly rates available)/Text 601- 675-2665/ Crownprincevilla@gmail.com

MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL

Beautiful fully furnished Shabbos equipped 6 bedroom 4 bath house Highview/ College. Call/ whatsapp 718541-0292

Classifieds

WEST PALM BEACH

No. 1 Real Estate Broker. Aaron Rose 561.308.5766

BEAUTIFUL VILLA RENTAL

Beautiful villa in serene area outside Monroe. 9 couple rooms, teen room 8 beds and many kids mattresses. Huge private pool with stunning grounds. New!!! Jacuzzi Hot tub. Pictures at hotelfifteen. com .still avail for sukkas 845 837 5662

VILLA IN CASA GRANDE ARIZONA

Gorgeous upgraded villa available. 2-7 bedrooms, 3 baths, kosher kitchen. Beautiful private backyard with heated pool and luxurious hot tub. Near Shul & Grocery. Call/text 929-5920368 Arizonakoshervilla.net. Villa in Tuscon also available.

PRIVATE HOUSE SHORT TERM

Fully equipped furnished 7 bedroom house (18+beds) with linen/towels hotel style in Blooming Grove. Rent for days, weeks, or weekends. Breathtaking beautiful grounds. Call/text 845-2385633

AIRMONT RENTAL

Book your next vacation! 5 bedroom 3 bathroom magnificent villa serene property in Airmont. Fully furnished ALL amenities included! 347-420-4945

MOUNTAINDALE VILLA

Magnificent 3 bedroom, 2 bath Villa available in Mountaindale. Near shuls. $189 per night (pictures available). 845-327-7153

SURFSIDE SHORT TERM RENTAL

Newly renovated Fully Furnished beautiful 1 bed 2 bath apt. 91st and Collins, walking distance to Shul, daily, weekly rental. across from beach. Call/Text/ WhatsApp 917 705-9667

FOR RENT

Brand New 8-Bed House 6,000 sqft in Chestnut Ridge, Spring Valley. Available for July. call 973-558-0026

MONTICELLO RENTAL

Fully Furnished Brand New Villa Rental- 3 Bdrm 1 Bth 8 Beds. Daily Monthly- Walking Distance To Shul Year Round 845-587-8105

BUNGALOWS FOR RENT

3 Bedroom bungalow available full summer, 20K. One in Swan Lake & one in Kiamesha Lake 347-300-7198

6 BEDROOM VACATION RENTAL

New luxurious house near KJ available for weekday, weekend and Summer. Stocked kitchen, linen, towels. Beautiful outdoor furniture. Call/text 917-652-1468

VACATION PROPERTIES

Luxurious vacation properties for short-term rentals in the Monsey area. Some with POOLS. can accommodate 18 to 150 guests, ideal for large families, Shabbatons, and more.. Great Minds 845-5203250.

BUNGALOW

2 bedroom bungalows available in chasidish heimish colony, preferably ages 30-37, beautifully renovated and nice crowd. Available this summer. Please reach out with all info to CountryMonticello@gmail. com

HIGHLAND MILLS RENTAL (NEAR KJ)

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

LUXURY SUMMER HOME FOR RENT

Beautiful luxurious fully furnished summer home, with outdoor heated pool and shvitz, large screened patio, on 1/2 acre in bloomingrove, NY (outskirts of KJ) near shuls and grocery, to rent for full summer. Asking 35k obo. Serious inquiries pls text 9175869264

SUMMER RENTAL

Nice Private House for rent Gr8 location near Grocery & Shul Avail for summer call or text 845.494.4834

MONTICELLO RENTAL

brnd new fully furnished villa next to colonies, 3 bdrm 1 bth 8 beds, daily wkly mntly, minyan all year round 845-587-8105/ 917-995-5574

HELP WANTED

BABYSITTER

Chassidish BP Girls School seeking P/T afternoon babysitter starting after Pesach. Work with great company, space for baby / toddler on site. Call 646-5710765

BOOKKEEPER/ SECRETARY NEEDED

Office seeks organized, reliable individual for bookkeeping, filing, and admin tasks. Knowledge of MS Office a plus. Email resume to resume5587264@ gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Daycare positions available. Seeking devoted and talented staff members to join our team.Beautiful environment, competitive rates, childcare slots! Email resume to Malkyb.weeweedaycare@ gmail.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Heimishe Talmud Torah in Boro Park seeking nursery teachers, assistants, and legal teachers. Great Pay. Email resume to teachersposition1@ gmail.com

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Bais Yaakov of Boro Park is seeking substitute teachers for pre-school and grades 1-8 A.M. & P.M. Please call Mrs. Weinman at (917) 331-3714.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Heimishe Preschool in Flatbush seeks an assistant teacher and a substitute teacher to start ASAP Transportation from BP. Great Pay! Call 347-645-5362

CLASSROOM STAFF

BP Daycare Center seeking classroom staff for July and August. Great pay, wonderful environment. Email resume to lschapira@ beabove.org or call (347)957-1377.

COCOON DAYCARE

Do you love working with children? Looking for Warm devoted teachers for the summer and the coming school year. Reach out to us at 718517-8282 or by email at fg.cocoon@gmail.com

TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS

Chassidish preschool looking for warm, devoted teachers and assistants with\ without degree for coming school year. Email resume to chinuch4kinder@gmail.com

TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS STATEN ISLAND

Yeled V`Yalda Staten Island Seeking PART TIME or FULL TIME Teachers and assistants for the coming `25-`26 school year. With a degree or without! Reach out to hear options!. Send your resume to: YeledStatenisland@gmail. com Or call: 718.514.8865

PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANTS

School year 25-26, Exciting program, Responsible and caring. Great and friendly environment. Excellent pay!! Email Preschool@myrcb.org

DAYCAMP

Chassidish BP Daycamp seeking full time and part time preschool teachers, playgroup teachers and babysitters. Great Pay 646-571-0765

PLAYGROUP TEACHER

A playgroup on 44 and 14 is looking for a part time teacher for July and august. Great pay! Please call 347645-7944

If you're passionate about helping people feel and look their best, and have excellent communication skills, we'd love to hear from you!

Classifieds

PRENURSERY TEACHERS

Chasidishe school seeking teachers for prenursery and babysitting for the summer and for Sep. Please send resume to baissarahrg@ gmail.com or call 347 587 9454.

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

IT TECHNICIAN

Heimishe office in Boro Park is seeking a full time IT technician. Must have experience in Azure. Please send resume to: itjob0924@ gmail.com or fax to: 718-2286350

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Real Estate mgmt office seeking full time employee with basic computer skills. Email: toby@mprealtyny.com or call 718 972 7660

OFFICE SECRETARY

Girls office seeking secretary. Afternoon hours until 6:00 PM. Job requires attention to detail, multi-tasking, & organizational skills. Email jobinbp679@gmail.com.

F/T

SECRETARY

Heimishe BP accounting office seeking F/T secretary. Graduates welcome, nice pay, & great potential for growth! cpaposition16@gmail.com

WORK FROM HOME

Great opportunity to manage your own business from home. No experience needed, no computer necessary. Huge potential to grow big. Call: 438.529.1216

PRE NURSERY TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS

Chassidishe Cheder is looking for pre nursery teachers and assistants for the upcoming school year. No degree required. Email resume upkprenursery@ gmail.com

CLASSROOM TEACHER

Child Center seeking a classroom teacher for July. Email resume to info@ littlegiantscc.com Call 718-577-8486 Ext: 1 for more details.

PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT

Seeking an Assistant to the General Studies Principal for our Girls Elementary Division. Support Junior High Students, coordinate events, programs, and assist with 1-8 administration. Experience in education and strong organizational skills are required. Email resume to ges@ystschools.net.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Chassidishe preschool seeking licensed teacher with complete BA for September. Email resume baissarahrg@ gmail.com

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Seeking passionate, experienced preschool teacher, loves working with young children. Fosters a warm, nurturing and engaging learning environment. Requirements: Prior experience in early childhood Education (credentials needed). Passion for teaching young learners. Strong communication & classroom manage. Send resume and references to: ygutman@yeled.org Or call: 929.475.5628

OFFICE COORDINATOR

Seeking a capable Office Coordinator to join our fast-paced, multi-female office—must be organized, dependable, and a great team player. F/T preferred. Please send resumes to YA@ EscalateABA.com

SPECIAL ED TEACHERS

Now hiring a devoted special ed classroom teacher for the 25-26 school year. Small class size, excellent training, supportive environment. Resumes@yadyisroelschool. org 718-650-6400

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Seeking a fun-loving girl to get creative with baking and decorating alongside a sweet, very high functioning, special needs 15-year-old in the area between Boropark and Flatbush. Please call 845540-3065

PARA POSITIONS

Now hiring paras to work full time in a special education school for the 25-26 school year. Supportive and heimish environment. Transportation provided. Resumes@ yadyisroelschool.org

SALES LADY

Retail store in Flatbush is seeking for a F/T or P/T sales lady. Excellent pay and great environment. please call & leave message or text 347725-0898

ABA IN FLATBUSH

Now hiring evening ABA support staff, we`re expanding our team and looking for experienced ABA professionals to onboard for our Flatbush families. No direct ABA experience? No problem. If you are passionate and have a desire to make a difference, Call/ Text/WA: 917.968.2292 or email to: Scaplan@yeled.org

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!

Want to have money flow into your pocket? Call/text 845324-5182

ELA TEACHER

Girls school is Boro Park seeking experienced 8th grade ELA teacher 2:304:15. Warm environment. Email resume: teachingposition613@gmail. com

Classifieds

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Heimish Multi girl Medical Billing office looking to hire full time employee. Located in Brooklyn Square. Great pay and benefits. Will train, no experiance necessary. please send resume to Blimies@devington.com

ABA EVENING SUPPORT ROLE

Want to make a positive impact on children’s lives? Join us as an ABA evening mentor in Boro Park or Flatbush! Help kids develop their social skills and confidence after school hours. Excellent rates for evening shifts. Please call: 917.968.2292

OFFICE LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

needed at all women office in the heart of Boro Park. Hours: 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. Paid time off, competitive pay. Call: 917.968.2292

HEALTHCARE COORDINATOR

Excellent paying opportunity for a woman to be a healthcare coordinator/ administrator. Must be able to work 7 hours a day in Boro Park. To discuss please call 917.652.9576

NOW HIRING

ABA Intake Specialist: Must be Aggressive, a quick learner, and fluent in English and Spanish. Will be the first point of contact for families and help guide them through intake. Fast paced, growth-driven role. Email: jobs00509@gmail.com

PRINCIPAL’S ASSISTANT STATEN ISLAND

Yeled Staten Island is seeking efficient, creative, on-theball individual with ability to multi-task for position of principal’s assistant. Please email resume to: YeledStatenisland@gmail. com or call 718-514-8865

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Amazing all female office hiring mid-level Administrative assistant and placement rep. Salary according to experience. Hours 9/9:30-4/5 In person Boro Park office 1312 38th Street. Send resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org Or call/ message: 347.946.4506

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Bookkeeping company located in BP looking for a part time secretary. 2 years Quickbooks and Excel experience a must. Please email resume to openingjob8@gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Dr’s office in Boro Park looking for a person to do EKG’s. We need someone experienced and must speak English. Any other language a plus. Please fax resume to 718-228-4233 Attention Sandee.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Ivdu Schools in Flatbush seeks f/t Administrative Assistant who is efficient, organized, able to multitask, detail oriented, strong computer skills. Opportunity for growth. Excellent environment and competitive salary. Email resume ivdu@ou.org.

NOW HIRING

Marketing & Community

Engagement Specialist. Amazing opportunity for a passionate marketing/events professional that is looking to take a next major step in their career and have impact on improving the health of the Boro Park community. Full time with remote Fridays, pays up to $75,000, and offers full benefits. To apply, email your resume to Jobs@premiumhealthcenter. org!

COOK WANTED

The Hamaspik school is looking for a cook. Immediate hire. draitport@ hamaspikschool.org 718-4085444 Ext. 5301

ASSISTANT TEACHERS

Boro Park Preschool Seeking dynamic individuals to join our staff! Great environment, salary, and benefits, Work with the Pros! Send resume to: lfischer@yeled.org or call: 718.686.2415

ASSISTANT TEACHERS

Boro Park Early Head Start/ Toddler Groups. Warm, energetic, enjoy teaching young children. Full Time Position, Exceptional environment and benefits. Childcare Provided. Email resume to: lfischer@yeled.org Or call: 718.686.2415

ABA COUNSELORS

Amazing Summer position. Looking for ABA counselors who can work with children in the summer in the city and throughout upstate. Full time and part time openings available. Must be able to work both July and Aug. GREAT PAY. Call: 917.968.2292 or email: scaplan@yeled.org

DAYCARE DIRECTOR

Daycare Director Position With Degree in early childhood with Birth till age 2. Looking for a warm and loving caring person to run a heimishe daycare, position includes , Hiring staff, and being in compliance with rules and regulations, hours 9-330 , Great Pay . Please call 347-315 6105

SECRETARY

BP Secretary/Bookkeeper

Wanted – Small office seeking a diligent, organized, and efficient individual for bookkeeping and administrative tasks. Email resume to resume5587264@ gmail.com

WORK FROM HOME!

Nonprofit women’s organization looking to hire fundraisers for temporary campaign/ long term . Experience in fundraising a plus. Great Pay! Please call 845-425-9222 x 104 to leave a mess. or email to projects@ bnosmelochim.org

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Seeking qualified PT, OT, SLP, and SEIT providers for fulltime or part-time caseloads. Competitive rates offered. For more information or to apply please email csgintervention@gmail.com.

OFFICE POSITIONS

Attention high school and seminary grads! Due to expansion fully female office looking to hire full time employees. Complete training provided. Great environment! Come with a friend! Option to begin in September. Chana@ hiresolutionsny.com 8454228098 ext 105

ARE YOU A PEOPLEPERSON?

Join a dynamic front desk team in a large organization in Boro Park, creating a welcoming environment and guiding people to the assistance they need. Requires excellent communication, multitasking, and computer skills. Full time, great pay! Email mkraus@ hamaspikkings.org

DO YOU HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL?

Hamaspik is hiring a data entry secretary. Candidates should have prior work experience; no degree needed. Boro Park. Fulltime. Email resumes to hschwartz@hamaspikkings. org

WIG STYLIST

Looking for an experienced wig stylist Call 718-715-9009

Classifieds

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

HCS is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in a beautiful group home for women 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. Tuesday through Thursday 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, and some Sundays. Please contact 347-598-3127.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

HCS is seeking male DSPs to work at our Flatbush residence for afternoon shifts 3-11 pm daily. Please forward resume’ to jobs@hcsny.org Please call 718-854-2747 ext. 1114

BUS TEACHER

Looking for a bus teacher for a preschool pm route. From after pesach till the end of the year. Route starting from 12th ave and low 40s. 718-435-5111 ext. 163

SPECIAL ED DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANT

Looking for a highly qualified and driven individual to work as a P/T Director’s assistant in a thriving heimishe Special Ed school for the upcoming school year. Responsibilities are related to curriculum, report writing, and other areas. Can potentially be flexible hours. Room for growth. Excellent Environment. Experience in various areas of General and Judaic education a must. No degree required. Please email resume to resumes5785@gmail.com.

SPECIAL ED TEACHER

Seeking a licensed Special Ed teacher/co-teacher for a special ed class in Heimishe girls school in BP. Experience a must. Great Environment. Email to resumes5785@ gmail.com

DAYCARE TEACHER

Chassidishe daycare in a school seeking to hire teachers without degrees for infant/toddler classes . A child care slot is an option for those who qualify. Please email your resume to ms@ kindervinkel.org or call 347633-3076.

SECRETARY

Preschool Yeshiva Secretary, Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 2:30, Friday 8:30 - 12:00, Flatbush Boys Yeshiva. mekorpreschool@gmail.com, or (917) 282-2010

F/T EMPLOYEE

Multi-girl office is now hiring a FT employee. Great pay+potential! call/text 845234-4627

ED DIRECTOR

Day Care Center in BP is seeking a passionate and organized Educational Director to join our team! Responsibilities include overseeing curriculum, supporting teachers, and ensuring a warm, highquality environment, strong leadership skills. Well paid! Email resume BPDaycareposition@gmail.com

JOIN KINDLERS!

Hiring Case Coordinator & Recruiter. Manage cases, recruit talent. Strong org and people skills needed. ABA exp a plus. Apply: jobs@ kindlersupport.com

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

Thriving medical billing company hiring Account Managers. Must be organized and tech-savvy. Graduates welcome. Billing experience a plus. Apply now! Jobs@ exponaservices.com

TEACHER/ASSISTANT

Teacher/ assistant needed for sp-ed girls elementary and high school. Please call 929 254 0080 x 403 or email school718438@gmail.com

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

HCS Individual Residential Alternatives Homes is seeking a dedicated heimishe Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This role involves overseeing the medical care of special needs individuals, ensuring comprehensive documentation, and providing evaluations. Key Benefits: *Jewish-Friendly Environment: HCS upholds a Jewish mindset and cultural values. *Generous Holidays: Receive all legal holidays, all Jewish holidays, including Chol Hamoed, Erev Yom Tov, and Tisha B’Av, plus, an additional 3 weeks off.

*Work-Life Balance: A 40-hour workweek across 4 locations in Boro Park and Flatbush. *Comprehensive Benefits and Compensation: Includes a family health, dental, and vision plan. This position is ideal for anyone seeking a supportive, understanding work environment. For more information or to apply please send in your resume to Jobs@ hcsny.org or call 718-854-2747 Ext. 1114.

SECRETARY

Secretary position for fast paced sp ed school office. F/T, heimish environment, experience and graphics knowledge preferred. Send resume to school718438@ gmail.com.

INSTRUCTOR

Chayeinu Academy is seeking a 1:1 instructor for the 2025-2026 school year. Please email resume to info@ chayeinuacademy.org or call 718-303-9170.

MEN’S DAYHAB GROUP LEADER

HCS is looking to hire a group leader in our high functioning Men’s Day Hab Program in Boro Park. Great pay and great environment! For more information please call 718-854-2747 ext. 1279 or email your resume to Jobs@ hcsny.org

CAMP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

HCS Summer Camp is looking for a for a full-time heimish yingerman to join our dynamic camp administration team. Candidate must be detail oriented, responsible, and organized with excellent communication and basic computer skills. Previous camp administrative experience a plus. For more details, please reach out to y.kaufman@hcsny.org

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT

HCS is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated, and detail-oriented person to join our Corporate Compliance team. This person will be conducting regular internal reviews or audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed. Candidates should have an understanding of regulatory guidelines, strong organizational and communication skills, and the abilities to collaborate with teams to enhance processes and maintain consistent standards. Room for growth, competitive salary and great environment. Please email resumes to Jobs@hcsny.org

CHILDCARE

NON VOUCHERS PLAYGROUP

Amazing heimishe playgroup now accepting for Summer/ September. Ask about younger class. For more info call 929-236-6129

42ND & 12TH AVE KINDERGROUP

Big backyard, registration open for the Summer. NO Vouchers. Also looking for playgroup assistant for the summer. call718-633-3263 or text347-232-7608

Classifieds

PLAYGROUP

New vouchers group opening! 20months +. 1 Slot left. 13 & 46. C.G. Miller 929283-0975

SERVICES

WOOD REPAIR

PROFESSIONAL REVAMPING, REPAIRS & TRANSFORMATION TO UR KITCHEN THRU DESIGNER COLOR CHANGE. WE ALSO RESTORE ESTATE FURNITURE, REFURBISH, REDECORATE UR EXISTING DRM, CHAIRS, BDRMS, LIBRARIES, STAIRCASES, EXTERIOR WOOD DOORS. UPGRADE UR ORIGINAL PCS. THE QUALITY OF YESTERYEAR, DESIGN OF TODAY! TXT FOR DECORATORS CONSULT, BEST PRICING & SVC. 212-9918548.

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

IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING?

Socially, with fears and anxieties, or other issues, and you think you tried everything? With Hashem’s help Energy Therapy can be the Yeshuah for your child. 15 minute free consultation. Call 845445-8252, or email chany@ rapidrecoverycoaching.com

MAKEUP ARTIST

Certified makeup artist for all your special occasions. Call: Yides Neuwirth 917.309.6000 or 718.858.0815

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

MR. WERTZBERGER’S RENTALS

We rent out wireless wi-fi, tablets, laptops, clarinets, violins. Prices are between $13-$25 per week. Clarinet and violin comes with free MP3 lessons in Yiddish or English. We also offer private keyboard lessons on the phone. Call hotline 718-4351923

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 EDITING

Professional photo editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Also specializing in Custom photo albums, Chosson, wedding, etc. 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

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

NEW WEBSITE?

Get your Beautiful, Fast, SEO-Friendly Website done in 14 days, guaranteed. Email efraim@rapidquill.com

HANDYMAN/PROF CARPENTER

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

WHOLESALE FISH

Buy by the case & save. Baby & Regular Salmon. Hashgucha Volove Rav. Free delivery to your home. Call Eli: 516-270-6755

RESUME WRITER

Need a great work resume? Resumes are what we do! All levels including new-grad and experienced. Call/text 845-554-5778 or email info@ resumakerpro.com

CLARINET RENTAL

Clarinet rental for $18 per week. Comes with MP3 lessons in Yiddish or English. 718-435-1923

FENCES

“Bungalows buzzing, campers arrive, Fence it now so they can thrive.” Catskill Fence Co. 845-53-FENCE 845-533-3623

PHOTO ALBUMS

Specializing in Custom Photo Albums, Chosson, Wedding, etc. Also professional Photo Editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

CUSTOM PHOTO ALBUMS

We specialize in custom Photo Albums, Chosson, Wedding, etc. Also professional Photo Editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Call: 347.563.5153

ATT: SCHOOLS, SPECIAL EDUCATORS AND BCBA’S! Let us take care of all your writing needs! Reports/ Reassessments/ School Letters etc. We specialize in progress reports for hearings. Contact us at: 732-994-3956 reportsdone1@gmail.com

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

PRIME HOME

IMPROVEMENT

Remodeling/ Fix All. Electrical-Doors-MoldingPlumbing-BathroomsWindows. No job too small. Call Chaim @917-744-2016

ATTENTION CAMP DIRECTORS

Looking to get your camp spirit high? Aiming for a memorable performance? Want an emotional alma mater? Contact Lyrikkx to compose your song. Yiddish •English. Samples available upon request. lyrikkx@ gmail.com

MASSAGE THERAPEUTIC

For women. Lymphatic, Ache healing, sciatic pain relieving, deep tissue relaxing, circulation improving, sport injury repairing, toxin/stress releasing. Sigal 347-4097709

LOCKSMITH

Don’t leave your house open just because the lock doesn’t close. Call the locksmith 929 359 2745

ATT DAYCAMP DIRECTORS

A choice of a few yiddish festivals/performances available for elementary age girls. Adorable with tochen call 845-356-0356

ROOM DIVIDER

We make WALL to split existing room and make second bedroom. It includes regular or sliding door. We also install plastic ACCORDION partitions that fully fold. LIGHTfixture+switch+outlet in new room . We work Sunday too. Call/Text:929430-7551 /646-288-0185. E-mail:roomdividers11219@ gmail.com

ROWENTA REPAIRS

Expert repairs on Rowenta steam stations. Reasonable prices. Fast service. Located in boro park. Call 646-2613809

FREE EFT TAPPING SESSION

Your #1 Mind-Body Stress/ Anxiety Solution! Text/ Call 347-693-1177 Miriam Langsam MS EFT-Adv CH

EXPERIENCED

CLEANING LADIES

Kosher-experienced cleaning ladies available. Local, trusted & the best in NYC. Call or text 718 576-3898

MASTERS

Are you doing your Masters? Do you need assistance? Reach out to thereportsco@ gmail.com for more info.

CRICUT

Bring your ideas to life with our cricut services! Custom t-shirts, decals, and more. Fast, personalized, and professionally crafted with cricut percision. Call:347585-0778

PHOTOGRAPHY

Portraits, Family, Upsherin, Lifestyle. Special service for newborn, we come to you with all the props. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

PHOTOGRAPHY

For all your photography needs! (Portrait, Family, Upsherin, Baby, etc.) Many props avail! Great rates! Photos by Devorah 929-3274621

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

VAN SERVICE

Yossi`s Van Service 15 Passenger van Local & long distance Airports & delivery. Call: 718.962.4664

WASH & SET

Give Your Wig A Fresh WASH & SET! Special: $45. Text /Call 347-581-0495 15/56 st Wigs By Yides

GUITAR LESSONS

Now offering guitar lessons for women & girls. Learn all the basic skills. Located in BP. Call/text 917-618-1174

WIG & HAIR

Wig wash & sets. Hair styling. Wig & hair cuts. Reasonably priced. Located at 10/46. Call or text 917-618-1174

MONSEY POOL RENTAL

Perfect end of year class trip! Heated Pool/hot tub/ bonfire/zipline/trampoline in Chestnut Ridge. Option of catered poolside BBQ! Can also rent it by the hour. 8456645521.

SUMMER JOBS

DAYCAMP DIRECTOR

Looking for a Girls Day Camp Director in Monticello area. Great offer! Bung & salary included. call 718-633-6060 ext 2

SUMMER ACTIVITY ASSISTANT

Seeking girl to assist in Daycamp Summer bringdown activity in Boro Park. Can be for 1 half only. Call 646-721-6784

DAYCAMP JOBS

Excellent opportunity! Heimishe daycamp in BP looking forpreschool teachers and assistants. Excellent environment, great pay and staff program. Call: 347-8539007

PRENURSERY TEACHERS

Bnei Torah pre nursery is looking for warm, devoted and experienced teachers for our summer program. Degree required. Call 347263-0848.

SUMMER PROVIDER

Seeking providers to work one-on-one with children during the summer. Cases are available in Brooklyn as well as upstate. BA required. Call: 718-500-3765 ext. 103 or email hr@naaseh.org.

PLAYGROUP TEACHER

Small playgroup seeking experienced Yiddish speaking teacher, full summer. Nice pay. Call 347988-4585 Lv msg

SUMMER JOBS

Heimishe bungalow Colony in South Fallsburg is looking for an experienced female lifeguard for full summer, Please call/text 917-270-6618. Also looking for Female Daycamp staff for First half Please call/text 718-608-5242. Both opportunites with no accomodations, and great pay.

GOWNS

WHITE GOWN

Looking to sell a size 2-4 white gown for sister of the bride, Please call 347 628 9586

WHOOPI GOWNS

Beautiful Whoopi gowns available for sale. Sizes available: 3,5,7,10, (2) 16, (2) 18, Pls call: 347-522-8286

GOWNS

Adorable white gowns sizes 2,3,14. Stunning ivory gown size 4-6. Black mother of bride maternity gown size 12. Call 347-489-1859

WHITE GIRL’S GOWNS

White Brand new Eli Saab Girl’s gowns from Italy. Size 6, 8, 10, 12 & 14 two different styles. Please call 646-2105658

GOWNS FOR

SALE

Beautiful custom gown size 6, worn once. A masterpieceMust see! Also mother of bride size 8 for sale. Call 646-210-5658

FOUND

gold diamond watch on March 8, 3479236524

Kallah Looseleaf Yom Hachuppah 718435-3492

Maternity Clothing 3477293747

Pidyon Haben 646-419-0782

Doona 260-366-6293

Twin Carriage (718) 522-3891

Carseats, snap n go strollers, pack n play & bassinets 718-854-6829

Baby Carriers 718-809-9707

New baby clothing 3472218317

Neocate/baby formula 347.369.4886

Baby Banz Headphones 718-207-7549

Baby earbands 347 409 9479

Luzy’s cuddles & cradles. text (BP)917538-8500

Luzy’s cuddles & cradles. text (Willi) 917-648-9130

Baby Scale (Wmsbg) text 347-675-9509

Easy birth from Koznitzer Maggid 917514-9461

Bris Accessories 347- 244- 2065

Free Mohel 347-383-5696

Kallah Cape 718 - 633 - 8261

KALLAH ACCESSORIES BP. 718-551-8714

Shoes & Crowns BP 718-972-4768.

Kallah/Mechteniste Capes Wsbg 718300-9894/ BP 917-683-5557

Bridal shoe gemach 1917 936 8997

Wedding Kit 718-436-0927

Kallah Accessories Wmsbg 347-563-

Gold with Diamonds hanging earring in BP before Pesach 347.585.1807

4 volumes sefer Yetev punim in Golden express car service (gift from Satmar 52nd Shuvavim program) 347.946.4685

Toys 4 u gift card before Pesach 917-627-6053

baby blanket on 18 corner 50 Motzei Y”T 347-486-2086

bracelet in Dino’s at Coney Island on Chol Homoed. Call 718-972-3562

Bracelet on Chol Hamoed Deno’s Wonderwheel in Coney Island 718-757-5950

Israeli Rav Kav 929-387-2518

Diamond earring second days Pesach on 13th Ave 718853-5617

Bais Rochel hall 2 sealed brand new in box Sigvaris mens black compression socks value $80 718-387-2347

Grey baby jacket in Junee bag in Prospect Park on Chol Hamoed 917-588-7955

GEMACHIM

0428

1840/718-782-6136

Lace & fur Kallah capes 718-438-6250

Pack n plays 718-851-1017

Clothing, Shoes, linens (347)816-6406.

Reflector Belts 718-853-4966

Communicate Effectively 347-576-7204

Mezuzos (718)666-7222

Warm Mist Humidifier 917-373-2079”

Chocolate molds BP 718-972-4768. Williamsburg 718-522-3445

pediatric wheelchair-walker-shower seatcast cover for shower call 7183883079 lv msg

New ladies clothing 646-904-1247

Fix necklines 845-238-6691

LEV SIMCHA music group/Visits 8456082676

Moving boxes 929-271-6021

Invitations emailed for free 646-4504608

Twin Clothing (newborn-3) 347-7427189/718-972-0765

Cd’s on Dr Sarno’s Method 347-461-7330

Briefcase gemach 7184360936

Youth Corps Working Papers 718-8540961

Cradles with accessories 917-2073341/917-692-9397

Baby bassinets Brooklyn 917-618-0909

Lingerie Conversions min fee 718-437-

Pidyon Haben Gemach 718-252-1517Flatbush

For women suffering from miscarriage call 718-853-0722/text 347-623-3115

Musical Kumzitz 347-543-2195

3 black foldable mechitzas 718-298-3835

Free organising tips & ideas 718-4353615

Scooters 718-431-7942

Financial planning 7188536016

Natural health support text 347 2287578

Folding and Air Beds - (405) 345-6831

Zoom morning-meditation: 347-3954388

Chassidishe Winter Coats for men 917204-6838

Purim Costumes Call/Text 347-737-6771

Tzniusdig Hospital Gowns 347-930-8465

Shidduch Resume 3473882336

Lighting 9292762404

Simcha Décor 917 -536-1742

4 tall glass square vases BP 929-9695261

Bechers, Challah cover, Benchers 1718 854 1760

Hairstyling 3479485701

Boys Simcha Wear sizes 9m-7

347.462.4596 Sundays 2:30-5

Chuppah Cards 347-885-5114

Judaica Corner bag with many brand new Haggadas in car service before Pesach. Call/text 718 781 6855

Gold earring on Y’’T 347-5982640

Chase credit card 929-2952658

FREE GIVEAWAYS

Loeffler dining room and master bedroom set 347-2426444

Sony CD/USB player boombox text 917-984-3106

baby gate wooden expandable 718.851.0368 lv msg

LATE ADS

BUNGALOW FOR RENT

2 bdr bungalow, new condition for midweek and main house

1.5 bedroom suite full summer Miami Beach Cottages Monticello Great location, near walmart 347 405 4777

Chairs & Tables 347-452-9554 or 347452-0554

BP Maternity Clothing 718-490-9886

Twin Clothing Exchange 646-689-2129 or 347-675-9139

Music and sound equipment 929-3649765

Personalized chizuk writing rainbowsandsunshineallday@gmail.com 347-688-3228

Speakers 347-656-1210

Elegant Evening Wear 347-524-6395

Glass table decor 718-854-3017

Infertility guidance 718-305-7767

Baby Banz Headphones 718-207-7549

Simcha Caps 718-633-1084

Chupah Cards Color 347-885-5114

Sheital Gemach 917-474-4305

Simcha basket 718-614-7274

Medical Equipment 646-270-0746

Air mattresses 6467038612

Luxury Folding Beds 405-345-6831

Laminated Tfillos for Chuppa 718-8541223 or 917-974-0690

Twin layette gift box 718-972-0554 lv msg Yeled shaashuim 7186771483

Baby Headphone Gemach 845-304-9694

Tools gemach zichron yaakov 347-447-0635

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HypnoBirthing Classes

Elisheva Liberman, PT, DPT, HBCE, BRM Pro

Learn to give birth in a calm, natural, safe, and gentle way. We use techniques such as self-hypnosis, relaxation, and breathing to achieve serenity in birthing.

718-954-2985

elhypnobirthing@gmail.com

Located in Flatbush

For all expectant mothers, whether it's your first time giving birth or you’ve given birth many times before!

BPJCC PESACH EXTRAVAGANZA

Tremendous thanks

Camp Director: Rabbi Yoel Grunwald - MS, CCC-SLP

Program Director: Rabbi Benzion Strohli

Menahel: Rabbi Meilich Lerner - MS. Ed

Clinical Director: Rabbi Yosef Graus - MS. Ed, BCBA, LBA

Attention Girls!

Chamidim Day Camp Is Now Hiring:

HS / Grads for day camp counselors

Sun - Thurs 1:30-6:00

Transportation provided

Day Camp Director: Mrs Chanie Henig - MS. Ed

Clinical Director: Mrs Suri Lowe - MS. Ed, BCBA, LBA

Menahel: Rabbi Levy Yitzchok Hochheiser

Day Camp Director/Menahel: Rabbi Yidel Opman - MS. Ed, BCBA, LBA

Clinical Director: Mrs Suri Lowe - MS. Ed, BCBA, LBA For