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(Re: The Chimes of Summer Time, Issue 287)

Dassi Levi’s collection of childhood songs was a fantastic trip down memory lane. She asked if readers know the end of the song that begins, “In came a teacher with a big fat stick…” Here’s how we sang it growing up:

In came a teacher with a big fat stick

I wonder what I got on arithmetic

One plus one is two, two plus two is four

Now it’s time for spelling

Spell cat, C-A-T, spell dog, D-O-G

Now it’s time for history

George Washington never told a lie

So he ran around the cooooorner

And he stole a cherry pie

How many cherries were in the pie?

Close your eyes and you will see

One… two… three…

The song continued until the close-eyed jumper got “out.”

This was great fun! Keep singing!

A MEANINGFUL YOM TOV

(Re: POV, Issue 286)

Your POV question in the Shavuos issue was, “What’s something you do for your husband or son to help them stay up Shavuos night?” The responses were really beautiful, but I would’ve loved to see, “What is something you do to make Shavuos meaningful for yourself ?”

Shavuos is not a Yom Tov just for the men. We stood together at Har Sinai — men, women and children — and received the Torah as one. Let’s not get lost in the cheesecakes, which while still beautiful and even derhoiben, is not what Shavuos is all about.

I didn’t really tap into the full holiness of Shavuos before I began to go to shul for at least Hallel, Akdamus and the Aseres Hadibros. The men participate in these intense tefillos after a full night of learning. I wonder if enough women are making it a priority to attend at least a portion of these inspiring

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tefillos. It feels almost like Yom Kippur in shul, but if you don’t attend, it’s easy to associate this Yom Tov with just white frilly dresses and beautifully set tables.

Thank you so much for allowing me to share my thoughts.

P.S. I know that many women who grab a few minutes to go to shul on Yom Tov are on a very tight schedule with babysitting arrangements and food preparation, but somehow I wonder if they realize that when they rush out right after Akdamus, they are leaving right before the climax of the Yom Tov davening : the reading of the Aseres Hadibros! Akdamus is a very beautiful and emotion-laden introduction to Matan Torah.

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IN YOUR IMAGE

(Re: Soups, Salads n’ More, Issue 286)

Thank you for putting images of the final product of each recipe on the same page as the recipe instructions! It’s a game-changer. I missed it before, and I really appreciate the change!

A Local Mommy

YOUR SAY

IT’S HARD TO SAY GOODBYE

Dear Mommies,

I’m sure you’re all really busy this time of year, sending kids off to camp, preparing for day camp, or getting ready to head upstate. Well, I have one more thing to add to your evergrowing list.

This year, as a playgroup teacher, I invested time, energy and loving patience in helping your toddler grow. I helped your child adjust to being away from home (many of them for the first time), played together with them, helped them develop skills, comforted them over with boo-boos, helped with toilet training and so much more.

On the last day of school, our hearts are cut into twelve pieces as our little charges are loaded onto their vans and sent home. When will we get to see them again?

It’s such a cold way to end a beautiful year. We know everyone is super busy, but if you’d take a couple of minutes to personally pick up your toddler from school on the last day (or one of the last days) and properly tell your child’s teacher goodbye, it would be so meaningful.

A Teacher Who Already Misses Her Tiny Toddler Students

LET’S DO BETTER

I’m writing this letter out of concern over parents not teaching their children to respect their elders. Over Lag Ba’moer, this matter bothered me immensely.

At one fire I visited, there were a few chairs set up. I’m not young in years, so after a while of standing and watching the men and boys dance, I sat down on an empty chair. As soon as I did, a mother came over to me and said, “I prepared these chairs for my children, so when they come back, please get up.” I obviously got up before her children returned, but what kind of chinuch is this?! How could a parent tell a woman to get up for her children?

The next day, on Friday, I was at a community event, and there were lots of chairs set up. The weather was stuffy and rainy, and I, of course, went to find a chair for myself. When I found a chair, a little girl’s hand was on it. I asked her to please move her hand so I could sit down, and she said, “I’m saving the seat for my sister.”

I then proceeded to find another spot to sit on. When I found one and sat down, a mother sitting near it told me that it’s her child’s seat, and the child got up for a few minutes, so when she returned, I should get up.

Where is the chinuch of respecting our elders and letting them sit before the children? These incidents were appalling. Dear parents, please do better. Hopeful for Change

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HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH HOMESICKNESS IN YOUR CHILDREN?

When they go to camp, I send family pictures for them to look at when they need to. I also send them letters with updates about the family’s daily life. I feel that if they have information on things they feel they’re missing out on, it makes it easier for them.

I’m still trying to figure out how to deal with my own homesickness!

I was the homesick child who always ran home or gave a hard time to my hostesses. I can therefore understand the homesick child. Depending on why I need to have them stay someplace, I would bribe them with something they very much want.

I send them Shabbos food to camp to give them a taste of home.

Using appropriate words, you can communicate that experiencing homesickness is healthy and normal. You can also explain and describe the feelings in detail so that when the feeling arises, they will be able to identify it and deal with it. Many tools are available to help manage these feelings as they occur, and you can share some skills with your kids beforehand. However, knowing in advance that their feelings are normal, and being able to relate to them as they occur, provides a significant source of support.

Listen to them and hear them out without offering cop-out solutions.

One of my friends told me that she gave her daughter her own pillowcase to take along to camp. Another cute idea is one that I once did: I inflated a beach ball and had all of my kids write a message in a different section. Then I deflated it, and mailed it to my daughter in camp.

Nothing cures homesickness, but in my daughter’s case, it’s getting easier as she gets older. My daughter knows she can call me on the phone if she needs to, and I’ve also given her an envelope with pictures of hugs and kisses to take out when she feels homesick. Her being homesick doesn’t mean she doesn’t want to be where she is, but just that she misses her mommy.

Teaching them deep breathing techniques, preparing them ahead of time with imagery for when they feel homesick but can’t call home, and teaching them how to validate the feeling of homesickness on their own to help it subside. Next question:

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PARSHAS BEHAALOSECHA

A Tale of Horses

Y. Levenstein

The Torah states, “Vayehi ha’am k’misonenim, ra b’einei Hashem” ( Bamidbar 11:1).

The pasuk does not state what exactly the sin of the misonenim was, and the meforshim all try to explain: What was the sin that Klal Yisroel did that was so despised by Hashem?

TO HIS FAMILY MEMBERS, it wasn’t an unusual sight. The venerated Reb Nochum of Chernobyl, the Meor Einayim, zy”a, came out of his room and strolled through the house. He went out to the courtyard, walked to the beis medrash, and came back again. It was the tzaddik’s way of checking on his children and grandchildren — big and small — to observe them up close and see how they were faring.

This afternoon, the Rebbe noted that his grandson, young Yochanan, later famous as the great Reb Yochanan of Rachmastrivka, zt”l, was not around. It wasn’t until then that other members of the household noticed Yochanan’s absence. They looked for him in every room, and outside as well, but he was nowhere to be found. Strange! Where could a little boy go on his own in the middle of the day? They began to fret.

But the Rebbe reassured them. “There’s no need to worry. The Shechinah is watching over Yochanan, and he’ll surely return home soon.”

Just as the Rebbe had predicted, a short while later, the boy walked into the house as if nothing had happened, without realizing the anxiety his absence had generated.

The gabbai told him to go to the room of his venerated zeide, who was waiting for him.

The Rebbe was happy to see him. “Zug nur, tzaddik’l, where have you been?”

The boy replied that earlier that day, he had overheard some of the older talmidim speaking, and they were discussing the fact that Eliyahu Hanavi was visiting the marketplace in Chernobyl. “I wanted to see Eliyahu, so I ran over to the fair!”

“Nu,” the Rebbe prodded, a broad smile on his face. “Did you find Eliyahu Hanavi?”

“No,” Yochanan replied, in all honesty. “I didn’t meet him.”

“If so, why did you stay so long in the marketplace? Why didn’t you come home right away?”

The boy responded in a humble display of sharpness. “I learned a lesson in avodas Hashem there. That’s why I delayed.”

What could a young child learn at the fair, of all places, amid the hustle and bustle of buyers and merchants, stalls and merchandise, noise and action? What lessons for life had his young grandson picked up?

Yochanan was happy to share the wisdom.

“As I walked through the stands and booths in search of Eliyahu Hanavi, I chanced upon the horse sale corner at the fair. I saw many people coming to buy horses. Every buyer was hoping for a nice, strong horse that would serve him well.

“I noticed that each man would examine not only the looks of each horse, but also how healthy and sturdy it seemed. Then, when the buyer found one that seemed suitable, he’d ask to take the steed on a little ride. There was a fenced in enclosure especially for this, and the potential buyer would jump onto the horse and take the test trip.

“I noticed,” Yochanan said, “that the natures of the horses varied. Some horses immediately surrendered, comfortably allowing the riders to prod them around the enclosure. They followed instructions and obediently trotted according to the pace demanded of them. These horses were immediately

As I walked through the stands and booths in search of Eliyahu Hanavi, I chanced upon the horse sale corner at the fair

GRAND OPENING

One who complains about his lot, and resists his fate, and is always trying to escape that which is destined for him, will never find peace in this world!

snatched up and purchased. Buyers were ready to pay a nice price for such an obliging, disciplined horse.

“But then there were other horses, stubborn horses. These horses refused to submit to their new riders’ commands. They would stomp and sway their long tails and simply refuse to move. Some of them trotted too slowly, ignoring the prompts to speed up, and others ran wildly across the field as they pleased, paying no heed to the riders’ urging. It seems these horses were out to spite the potential buyers. They certainly didn’t look ready to defer subserviently to a new owner.

“Not surprisingly, these stubborn, haughty horses remained in the sales booth. Nobody wanted to buy them, much as the pasuk in Tehillim (147:10) says, ‘He does not desire the might of the horse.’ The traders at the fair were left with these unwanted horses, unsure of how to get rid of them.”

Yochanan explained, “As I stood there, beside the gate, watching the proceedings of the horse market, it dawned on me — one who has the middah of anavah, and accepts the ways of Hashem with love by willingly embracing whatever Hashem plans for him, can quickly earn peace and tranquility. On the other hand, one who complains about his lot and resists his fate, and always tries to escape that which is destined for him, will never find peace in this world!”

The Rebbe was delighted with his ingenuous grandson’s pure insight. He stood up and kissed him on the forehead. “You may not have found Eliyahu Hanavi at the fair, but his holy spirit certainly came upon you. After all, the purpose of your excursion was to look for him…”

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The Ramban explains that the fact that the Torah does not expressly state what the sin of the misonenim was indicates that there was no specific sin. If yes, the Torah would spell it out. What did the misonenim do, then, that earned them Hashem’s wrath?

The actual fact that they were misonenim — that they whined with complaints and ta’anos against Hashem — was the problem. They were not happy to follow Hakadosh Baruch Hu blindly into the Midbar, and were dissatisfied with the way Hashem was leading them. This was “ra b’einei Hashem.”

One should not complain about his lot and think things could be different, or that others have it better. The avodah of a Yid is to accept what Hashem does lovingly, with no complaints, and believe everything is for our best.

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QI have a curious and precocious two-and-a-half-year-old who demands intense affirmation when I respond to questions that are technically yes or no answers. I need to repeat his question in an answer form; just “yes” or “mm-hmm” will not suffice. If he says, “Is Tatty home?” he needs me to answer, “Yes, Tatty is home.” A plain “yes” is not enough. It isn’t only questions where he gets stuck; it’s any comment he makes. If he says, “The garbage truck is gone,” he needs me to reply, “Yes, the garbage truck is gone.” It’s not enough for me to simply give a verbal acknowledgement, and there’s no such thing as not responding at all. He will keep repeating his question or comment until he receives the full response he wants. And if he doesn’t get the response he wants, he’ll throw a tantrum. It’s all very tiresome and feels rather extreme. Just for context, this has been going on for a long time, ever since he learned how to hold a conversation.

Any advice?

— Shainy

ADear Shainy,

You describe your child as curious and precocious. Securely attached toddlers are naturally curious about the world around them. It’s through this curiosity that they learn about themselves, others and the world at large.

During the toddler stage (ages 1 to 3), children make sig-

nificant strides in their gross and fine motor skills, language and social-emotional development. Every day, your child is forming new neural pathways — foundational networks that shape how he’ll understand and interact with the world for years to come. This is both a remarkable opportunity and a profound responsibility.

As a parent, you are given the privilege of “programming”

TOBY TANNENBAUM, LCSW

your child’s brain in a way that fosters learning, resilience and emotional security. When you speak to your child with love and patience, you’re actively supporting their cognitive, linguistic and emotional growth. Each of these interactions helps map your child’s brain in a way that builds a sense of safety, understanding and connection with others.

Children are keen observers. Through your calm presence, loving communication, and thoughtful explanations, you are modeling how to speak kindly — to both others

By doing this, you’re helping your child stretch his thinking and use his natural curiosity to explore more deeply. These small interactions build important cognitive and language skills while reinforcing the joy of shared discovery.

To take this a step further, it may be beneficial to maintain an ongoing dialogue with your child throughout the day. This can involve noticing the world around you together, communicating about what you see and hear, and sharing thoughts and observations. Narrating your actions and

WHEN YOU SPEAK TO YOUR CHILD WITH LOVE AND PATIENCE, YOU’RE ACTIVELY SUPPORTING THEIR COGNITIVE, LINGUISTIC

AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH

and themselves. Even without directly stating it, you are teaching your child beautiful middos and laying the groundwork for a compassionate inner voice that will guide them throughout life.

At this stage of development, every interaction with your child holds potential for meaningful impact. When you reframe daily moments as opportunities to guide and connect, you can find creative ways to remain present, nurturing and affirming, thereby helping your child grow into his fullest self.

Perhaps your child would benefit from support with OBJECT PERMANENCE , where his language is met with a physical or verbal response that deepens his learning. For example, when he makes an observation — such as noticing a garbage truck — you can affirm his comment and gently guide him into a related discussion or activity that encourages further curiosity.

CHILD: “The garbage truck went away.”

MOTHER: “Yes, you’re right! Was it a green garbage truck or a blue one?”

feelings helps your child learn how to process and express their own. For example, you might say, “I feel a little chilly; I’m thinking about putting on my sweater,” or, “I see the grocery boxes in the hallway. First, I’ll get a cup of water, and then I’ll unpack. Do you want to join me?” These simple moments of connection can foster communication, understanding and emotional awareness in everyday routines.

Please also be compassionate with yourself. It’s not always possible to offer your child the time, patience and understanding he seeks. Parenting is demanding. But know that every interaction, no matter how small, is an opportunity. Your child’s needs are developmentally appropriate and provide valuable opportunities for learning, especially when met with your loving and patient presence.

I wish you much hatzlacha, Toby

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With Threat of Mamdani Looming, Cuomo Endorsements Start Trickling In

With New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary looming and early voting opening on June 14, former governor Andrew Cuomo is emerging as the lesser of two evils in the upcoming race.

Bobov leadership announced its picks for mayor last week, listing Cuomo as its number-one choice, despite his targeting Jewish communities for punitive treatment during the COVID lockdowns. With New York City using a ranked-choice system that requires voters to mark their top three choices, BoroPark24 reported that Bobov leadership ranked Cuomo first on a sample ballot, Zellnor Myrie second and Adrienne Adams third.

Mayor Eric Adams’ name does not appear on the primary ballot because he chose to run for re-election as an independent candidate, and not as a Democrat.

Bobov leaders emphasized the importance of voting for candidates who will be supportive of the Jewish community and its values. As of this writing, Cuomo had a narrow lead over Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani who has made clear his far-left leanings that are far from Torah values.

“This election is critical, and we cannot afford to let those who oppose our values lead our city,” said a kehillah spokesman.

The Bobov endorsement also noted that Cuomo has expressed his regrets for the distress his actions caused in Jewish communities during the pandemic. The former governor told Bobov leaders that he would have open communications with community leaders and would appoint Orthodox Jewish advisors to

facilitate culturally sensitive decisions as mayor.

Also throwing its weight behind Cuomo was the Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance, which noted that the issue at hand isn’t Cuomo’s governorship, but the future of Yiddishkeit in New York City. The Alliance noted that Mamdani is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, which has every intention of defunding our yeshivas and removing police protection from our streets. Mamdani has demonstrated his own values on numerous occasions, which included blaming Israel for the horrific tragedies of October 7.

“Cuomo is no tzaddik, and no one claims he is,” wrote the alliance in a statement that appeared on Yeshiva World News. “But we’re not choosing a rebbe, we’re choosing a shield … Choosing not to vote for Cuomo isn’t neutrality — it’s handing Mamdani a victory. That’s a risk our community cannot take.”

A third Cuomo endorsement came from the Crown Heights Jewish community. A statement jointly issued by Crown Heights Jewish United and the Crown Heights PAC: Endorse Andrew Cuomo for Mayor read, “We believe it is vital to stand together and speak with one voice. Andrew Cuomo is the only candidate who can stop Zohran Mamdani in the primary.”

The former governor responded to each of the endorsements with a statement of his own, expressing his gratitude and the sentiments that he hoped will help him win big in the Jewish communities of the five boroughs.

“Antisemitism and public safety are on the ballot this June, and when I am elected as mayor, I will continue to partner with the Orthodox community to fight antisemitism, not only with words, but with action, and proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with my Jewish brothers and sisters,” wrote Cuomo in a June 8th response to the Crown Heights endorsement.

City Officials Thank Communal Organizations for Lifesaving Volunteerism

It was communal collaboration at its best last week as top officials from New York City’s fire and emergency response teams visited Boro Park to thank several local agencies for their efforts.

FDNY officials and high-ranking members of its EMS team visited the headquarters of Chevra Hatzoloh, Shomrim, Chaverim and Misaskim on June 5 to express their gratitude. Among those who made the trip to Boro Park were Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker, EMS Chief Michael Fields, Brooklyn Borough Commander Joseph Duggan, EMS Brooklyn South Commander Chief Kathleen Knuth, Assistant Deputy Commissioner Jim Harding, FDNY Ner Tamid Society Vice President Jonathan Haber, and EMS Deputy Chief and Ner Tamid Society President Yonatan Klein.

The FDNY delegation enjoyed the opportunity to tour the facilities of the volunteer organizations, giving them a firsthand look at the incredible efforts that go on every day in Boro Park, with community members stepping in to help those in need.

Satmar Siyum Hashas Scheduled for Sunday in Monsey

Massive crowds are expected at Rockland Community College for the Satmar gala siyum on Shas.

The siyum is being made by members of the Toiraschu Sha’ashui chaburah, which has spent the last twelve years making its way through the 2,711 pages of Shas. The event will also herald the start of the next 12-year cycle, with many new members already committed to the program.

Organizers reportedly chose to hold the siyum at the college both because of its relative proximity to the Satmar kehillos of Boro Park, Kiryas Joel, Williamsburg and Monsey as well as its ability to accommodate thousands.

Felder Lighting Project Completed, Improving Safety on Darkened Streets

Simcha Felder may have traded his spot in the State Senate for a City Council seat, but a project he launched eight years ago during his time in Albany has finally been completed, improving safety and visibility for many area residents.

Felder spearheaded the $1 mil-

lion dollar effort to provide better lighting along Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue. Lack of light had long been a problem in the area, particularly under the elevated train tracks, which not only blocked natural lighting, but also made conventional streetlights less efficient. The dim conditions resulted in hazards for pedestrians and drivers, while creating favorable conditions for criminal activity.

The project made use of a device that became known as the “Felder arm,” a custom light fixture added to existing streetlights that extended over the roadway, further illuminating the area. One hundred new 80-watt LED streetlights were added on McDonald Avenue from Ditmas Avenue to Bay Parkway, and the most recently completed section of the project, which runs along Bay Parkway from McDonald Avenue to Kings Highway. Additionally, 54 area streetlights were either replaced or upgraded as part of the project.

Noting that the project had initially started in 2017, Felder said that the results were well worth the lengthy wait.

“This project is a perfect example of what happens when government listens to the people and responds with smart, practical solutions,” said Felder. “For years, residents expressed concerns about the darkness and danger under these tracks. I’m proud that my vision has finally become reality, improving safety and quality of life for everyone.”

Newark Runway Reopens, But Delays Will Continue Says FAA

Newark Airport’s runways are all back in service, but things will still be slow at the beleaguered airport, with construction and staffing shortages continuing through at least the years’ end.

A statement released by the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that Newark will be operating on a reduced schedule through December 31. The airport will be limited to just 28 arrivals and 28 departures per hour on weekends, starting September 1. That number will increase to no more than 34 per hour through October 25. Those figures represent a serious downgrade at Newark, which saw its hourly flight schedule slashed from 80 to 56 last month.

As previously reported in The Boro Park View, one of Newark’s runways had been out of commission for weeks, which was just one of several issues that led to staggering delays at the airport. Repairs on the runway were completed thirteen days ahead of schedule, which will alleviate, but not solve, the ongoing issues.

The FAA is continuing its efforts to improve operations at Newark, with three new high-bandwidth telecommunications being added between New York-based hubs and the TRA-

CON air traffic control facility in Philadelphia. Equipment upgrades and increased staffing are among the other changes being implemented, with the FAA reporting that it has 22 controllers and supervisors in its training pipeline.

Vigilance Urged as Missionaries Target Boro Park Homes

Multiple Boro Parkers reported finding missionary literature littering their doorsteps last week, prompting warnings to the public to be on the alert.

The booklets and flyers espousing values that run counter to all that we hold dear have been found all over Boro Park, including copies of a purplecovered book called Changed in front of homes. According to the New York Post, its author has mailed out an untold number of copies of his 85-page book over the past several years to unsuspecting individuals in Detroit, St. Louis and Portland. Copies of the book have been sent to Chicago residents as well.

Anyone who comes across any of these materials is being urged not to

pick them up or read them, while those who are distributing them should be avoided at all costs.

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New Yorkers can be better informed of severe weather or other emergencies heading their way under a new texting system set up by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

The service is available to residents in all 62 of New York’s counties, who can sign up by texting the name of their county (i.e., “Kings”) to 333111. Once enrolled in the system, New Yorkers will receive texts advising them of inclement weather alerts, as well as guidance on staying safe, notifications regarding significant power outages, and information about shelters, warming centers and emergency water distributions.

The system is available on all cell phone carriers, and while it is free to use, messaging and data rates do apply. Once signed up with the system, residents have the option of having alerts sent by email.

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CHANIE SPIRA

Kaily has a change of heart toward the shadchan.

chapter THIRTY-THREE

After 78 years, Roiza had a maxim for life: Before every Up was a Down… and after every Down was (hopefully) an Up. It was the cycle of life — both to keep you on your toes, and to keep your eyes glued to the siddur in both helplessness and gratitude. But more than anything, it kept you going, knowing that there was an Up somewhere around the corner.

According to this calculation, the Handlers were long overdue for an Up in life. So if it involved espionage and secret-keeping, so be it.

As a spy, Roiza had to be soundless. But her creaky body was noisy. As quietly as possible, she sat up in bed. It took a lot of effort from her elbows. She moaned in the privacy of her head.

After struggling to get the shades up, Roiza encountered a sky that was a watery sheet of white. Even without opening the window, she could smell snow in the air. But who cared about the weather when there were diamonds on her nightstand?

She reached for the jewelry box and cradled it in her palms as she wheeled the over-the-bed table closer. She waited a minute to make sure Kaily hadn’t heard. She could

hear the whir of the Bosch in the kitchen. If Kaily was baking challah so early in the morning, she was clearly just as restless as her mother from her own part in the drama.

There was a pen on the table, but no paper. The only writable surface within reach was the perforated tear-off strip of the newly opened tissue box.

To my dearest daughter Kaily,

May you always see and believe what a rare gem you are. And may you be zoche to a life filled with simcha, bracha and connection.

Love, Mommy

She didn’t care that her handwriting looked like birds, because they were birds taking flight.

She folded the paper and inserted it into the jewelry box. Then she grabbed her cane and made her way to the armoire. She could barely reach the second shelf, the same shelf where she kept all of Yankel’s possessions since he was niftar. No one ever touched that shelf. She shoved the box in and closed the doors.

Monday, she whispered as if it were a magic charm. Monday, as soon as Kaily was ready to leave, she would give her the necklace — and tell her she was the one who had really arranged the shidduch. Because she loved her and she deserved happiness.

The next mission was to let the rest of her team know.

“Monday,” Roiza told Yiddy. “But we’re not supposed to know.”

“Monday,” she told Eli. “But she warned the shadchan not to tell a soul. She doesn’t suspect a thing.”

AS SOON AS KAILY WAS READY TO LEAVE, SHE WOULD GIVE HER THE NECKLACE — AND TELL HER SHE WAS THE ONE WHO HAD REALLY ARRANGED THE SHIDDUCH

“Monday,” she told the shanah rishonah Mira all the way in Fort Lauderdale where she was vacationing. “When are you coming back? And can you convince her to buy something new to wear?”

Mira, it turned out, would not be back in time for that, but she would daven it should all go well.

Roiza lay back down, feigning sleep, waiting for Kaily to come help her out of bed.

* * * * *

Kaily cranked the mixer to the highest setting. The Bosch jumped in fright, unaccustomed to going from zero to sixty. Kaily knew she should start on the lowest speed, ensure all the ingredients were incorporated, and slowly increase the speed. But she was feeling reckless today.

Flour billowed, and the cover threatened to come loose. She held onto the base tightly but didn’t lower the speed.

Have I become this type of person? Rash, out of control, and not afraid of damage?

“I’m legally insane,” she said aloud.

After a sleepless night, she had simply abandoned her creaky hiriser and gone into the kitchen to start cooking for Shabbos. Anything to get her mind off her treacherous, thoughtless, brainless decision last night.

Because of a bit of loneliness I agreed to take an innocent man for a ride?

There were so many things wrong with this Monday night meeting, she couldn’t list them even if she used all her fingers and toes to count.

Who will babysit Ma? Where will I get dressed? What will I do if I actually have a nice time?

The questions spun quicker than the challah dough. She turned off

the Bosch.

Fish. In the freezer, she had a quarter of a roll, somewhere. They wouldn’t need more for two women, one of which was a mess of butterflies and nerves.

Prodded forcefully by Fruma Esther, she’d made two phone calls to hear a bit more about Mr. Newman.

Unfortunately, the references didn’t have anything outlandishly crazy to tell her. She’d almost hoped he had an extra hand or nose, or at the very least was involved in shady business.

But no such luck — they sang his praises.

Which was even crazier.

And who in the world can help me find real information if I don’t want anyone to know? Should I simply rely on those phone calls?

She needed someone who could tell her that he’s just not for you

Then she could legit quit this whole idea.

But that thought frightened her even more than all of her doubts. * * * * *

Shabbos came differently in Guangzhou than it did in Monsey. There was no siren heralding the onset of Shabbos. No men wearing shtreimels hurrying to shul. No lastminute rush, rush, rush to get every last item on the hotplate while simultaneously brushing hair and trimming nails. She missed all that terribly.

But there was something else. Something so serene and private about the peace that enveloped her so completely the moment she finished lighting the two traveling candles in the hotel room.

A magnificent sundown covered the sky like spilled paint, and Perela could visualize the Arizal singing Lecha Dodi. The weather was balmy, and a gentle breeze added to the

“THIS TRIP IS RUINED. RUINED!” HER VOICE ROSE AND HER EYES MOVED RAPIDLY, APPARENTLY DESPERATE TO ESCAPE HERSELF

magic. Tziri walked alongside her to the Chabad house. She, too, was silent for a change.

As humanity rushed by, she felt like she was viewing them through a screen. For 72 hours, she’d almost melded with this foreign crush of people. She had only spoken about money, clothes and business since she’d stepped onto the plane. But none of that mattered now.

The magnificence continued all through davening in the Chabad house. She’d never been to one before, and the experience enthralled her. The rabbi gave a short speech on the parsha, discussing the greatness of every Yid, of every action, even those as mundane as caring for your family. Perela drank it all in.

She found herself swallowing tears as she davened Kabbalas Shabbos and Maariv for the first time since Leiby was born. The rebbetzin had outdone herself with the décor. There were flowers and crushed velvet tablecloths with at least 50 place settings.

Tziri motioned her over to a corner table. “So we can have some privacy,” she asserted. Perela wasn’t sure she wanted privacy just then. Five days spent with Tziri had made her somewhat Tzirifatigued. She longed to schmooze and connect to some of the others.

There was a group of Israeli backpackers speaking in rapid-fire Hebrew, of which she only understood the words October 7. Were they asking how Hashem had allowed it to happen, or were they telling the rebbetzin how it kindled their dormant Jewish spark? There was also a smattering of frum women. She wanted to hear what brought them here and play some Jewish geography.

After Kiddush, Perela realized why Tziri had been so quiet. It wasn’t because Shabbos had

touched her so profoundly, but rather because she was raging mad. She noticed it first when Tziri kept agitatedly running her fingers through her sheitel

“We didn’t finish with Zhen on good terms,” she remarked. “This trip is ruined. Ruined!” Her voice rose and her eyes moved rapidly, apparently desperate to escape herself. “I should’ve agreed to that price. It was one of the main reasons I came.”

Perla nodded sympathetically. It had been disappointing to mess up that one meeting with Zhen, who specialized in embroidery. But they’d had so many successes. They’d signed more contracts on Wednesday and Thursday than most people signed in a lifetime. So if Friday’s meeting had been a bit disappointing, gam zu l’tovah.

“Do you think we can still catch him on Motzei Shabbos? Maybe if we make Havdalah in the hotel room and have Tao call him right away.” Perela watched Tziri stand up from the beautifully covered chair to check the Motzei Shabbos zman on the printout.

The peace of only moments before quickly evaporated. It was only Friday night, but Tziri was already on to Motzei Shabbos.

It wasn’t right

“We should extend this trip for another day,” Tziri griped. “Ugh. Sunday these places are mostly closed.”

“Shabbos,” Perela murmured. Her eyes automatically traveled to the next table, where everyone was listening raptly to something Rebbetzin Rednitzky was explaining.

“So why does G-d care if I drive on Shabbos?” a blonde girl with fiery eyes was demanding.

Perela stood up, holding her plate. “Why don’t we move closer to the action?”

Tziri didn’t let her move. She

BY NOW PERELA WAS PHYSICALLY NAUSEOUS WITH PITY AND DISGUST. NOT ONLY HAD TZIRI SOLD HER LIFE FOR HER BUSINESS, SHE HAD SOLD HER FAMILY FOR THIS IDEAL

didn’t even hear her. “Maybe Tao can get us a way in with them.”

Perela was about to tell Tziri about the stockpiles and stockpiles of cash Hashem had for her. And that business was only hishtadlus. But she kept quiet. It wasn’t her money that was being invested. She wasn’t spending a dime on this trip, so she couldn’t admonish Tziri for her agitation.

“Why did you allow us to mess up?” Tziri asked again. Her untreated European wig and Zimmerman dress did nothing to hide the raging woman she was now.

Perela couldn’t bear to listen to one more word from her. Something ugly filled her: pity and disgust at this woman who had opened a world for her, had helped her discover a dormant part of her.

At a woman who held her hostage.

Next came the blame. Tziri blamed everyone from her husband (who should’ve come along, and who never helped her enough) to Perela (for not being more assertive during the negotiations), and even Mali for having the baby early and causing Tziri to miss making this trip earlier in the season.

By now Perela was physically nauseous with pity and disgust. Not only had Tziri sold her life for her business, she had sold her family for this ideal.

What had she gained? Definitely not serenity.

Perela longed to be at her Shabbos table in Monsey with good, normal, healthy people.

Scenes of the past few months flitted through her mind. Dropping off Yanky, disappointing her husband and her children, leaving the bulk of the caregiving to her lonely sister. And blaming everyone for not realizing how right she was.

And Perela suddenly heard Ezriel talking: “This job will rob you of peace. It’s not a job for a busy mother.” Did that mean that if she stayed with Tziri long enough, she would look like her?

Do I already look like her?

Place your mother in a nursing home… Send your kids to a babysitter…

Where was that happiness and peace she’d longed to find?

Her hands were clammy as she looked at her boss again. She was almost afraid to stay next to a woman whose eyes smoldered like that.

No amount of somatic breathwork could restore peace to those eyes.

Tziri glared at Perela as she got up again. But Perela didn’t care. She was here for business, and it seemed that Rebbetzin Rednitzky had something to sell.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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Wraps have become a beloved and trusted vehicle for all sorts of quick and tasty meals. Enjoy these fresh ideas for a satisfying breakfast or lunch, or even a light summer dinner!

BREAKFAST WRAP QUICHE

This Breakfast Quiche Wrap is like a personal quiche baked right into a tortilla: crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside. The best part is that you can whisk everything right in the wrap.

INGREDIENTS

1 (10-inch) wrap

3 eggs

½ cup cottage cheese

Handful of fresh spinach

½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced

Salt and pepper, to taste

½ cup shredded cheese

Optional toppings: sliced avocado, fresh cucumber slices, fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°.

2. Place the 10-inch tortilla wrap in a 9-inch pan, creating a bowl.

3. Add the eggs and cottage cheese directly into the center of the tortilla. Use a fork or small whisk to gently mix them together until well combined.

4. Add the spinach, tearing it into smaller pieces, followed by the sliced cherry tomatoes.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges of the wrap appear crisp. Remove from the oven, and let it cool slightly.

7. Top with sliced avocado, cucumber or herbs, according to your preference.

CAPRESE WRAP

I’m always looking for quick lunches that feel a little gourmet, and this Caprese Wrap totally hits the spot. It also gets wrapped up in a clever tortilla fold that keeps everything neat and delicious.

INGREDIENTS

1 (10-inch) wrap

1 T. pesto

½ T. mayo

2 slices tomato

2 slices fresh mozzarella

Handful of fresh spinach

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the wrap on a clean cutting board.

2. Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, make a single cut from the center of the tortilla wrap straight down to the edge (6 o’clock position). This allows for easy quadrant folding.

3. Mentally divide the wrap into four sections, and prepare to place a different ingredient into each quarter:

a. Bottom left: Combine pesto and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Spread the mixture generously in this quadrant.

b. Top left: Lay down the fresh tomato slices. Season lightly if desired.

c. Top right: Add the mozzarella slices.

d. Bottom right: Fill this quadrant with fresh spinach.

4. Fold in this sequence:

a. Fold the bottom left (pesto/mayo) up over the top left (tomato).

b. Fold this section right over the top right (mozzarella).

c. Then fold it down over the bottom right (spinach).

5. Optional: Place the folded wrap in a panini press, skillet or grill pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden and the cheese begins to melt. This step adds crunch and brings the flavors together.

ASIAN SALMON WRAPS

These Asian Salmon Wraps are colorful, packed with flavor and always a hit at the table. The sweet mango slaw adds a refreshing crunch that pairs perfectly with the savory, roasted salmon. Drizzle it with spicy mayo to take the whole thing up a notch.

INGREDIENTS

4 (10-inch) wraps

4 slices salmon

¼ cup mayo

2 T. sesame oil

1 T. soy sauce

1 T. spicy brown mustard

Spicy mayo, for topping, optional

SLAW

1 (16 oz.) bag shredded carrots

3 Persian cucumbers

3 radishes

1 small mango

2 T. sesame oil

2 T. soy sauce

1 T. oil

Pinch of salt

Pinch of red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sesame oil, soy sauce and spicy brown mustard.

3. Place the salmon fillets on the lined baking sheet, and brush them generously with the sauce. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.

4. While the salmon bakes, combine all the slaw ingredients in a large bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

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More than half a century ago, the world held its breath as American astronaut Neil Armstrong took “one small step” onto the moon. The space race of the 20th century was a contest of ideology and might between two superpowers — the United States and the Soviet Union. But today the rockets are back, and they’re louder than ever.

This time, however, it isn’t just about flags and bragging rights. The stakes are higher, the cast of characters is larger, and the goals are more varied. From billionaires funding their own space dreams to countries trying to secure global prestige, this new era of space exploration is as much about business and survival as it is about science.

SO, WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON ABOVE OUR HEADS?

FROM SYMBOLISM TO STRATEGY

The original space race was largely symbolic. When the Soviet Union launched Sputnik — the first artificial satellite — in 1957, the world panicked. The space above Earth had been conquered, and not by the West. Suddenly, being first in space became a matter of national security, technological superiority and ideological dominance.

It was a race between two superpowers, one a democracy and one a communist regime, with little room for others to join. The finish line was the moon — and when America got there in 1969, it felt like the game was over.

Today, space exploration has a very different feel. It isn’t a duel; it’s a fullblown tournament.

The tournament doesn’t only involve governments, but private com-

panies as well. And the journey to space is no longer just about exploration; it’s also about profit, dominance, survival — and even entertainment.

It’s driven by a mix of motives: economic, scientific, strategic and yes, a bit of ego.

The old race was about who could get there. The new race is about who can stay — and who can control what happens when they do.

OLD GIANTS VERSUS NEW CONTENDERS

The United States still leads in experience and infrastructure. NASA is not only planning to return astronauts to the moon through the Artemis program, but is also investing heavily in partnerships with commercial companies like SpaceX, Axiom Space and Northrop Grumman. This isn’t just for exploration; it’s about building a permanent presence — and preparing for the long road to Mars.

Meanwhile, China has emerged as America’s most serious rival in space. Its missions are quiet but calculated. The Chang’e (pronounced “CHONGuh”) lunar program has brought samples back from the moon. Its Tianwen-1

mission successfully landed a rover on Mars, and its own space station, Tiangong, is fully operational, hosting astronauts on long-duration missions. Unlike the West, China doesn’t join international partnerships like the ISS;

it builds its own instead. This independence signals long-term ambition.

Russia, once the other side of the original space race, has seen its role decline. Years of underfunding, sanctions and political isolation have taken a toll. Still, the Russian space agency Roscosmos remains active, and Russian rockets continue to launch cargo and astronauts — though often with drama and delay. Its legacy in human spaceflight remains strong, but its future is uncertain.

Then there’s India, a rising star in every sense. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has achieved remarkable feats at budget prices. In 2019, it launched a lunar mission. In 2023, it made history by becoming the first nation to land a craft near the moon’s south pole, a region believed to contain frozen water. Apparently, that water could one day support human colonies.

And the list keeps growing. The United Arab Emirates sent its Hope Probe to Mars, becoming the first Arab nation to reach the red planet. South

Korea has launched its own lunar missions, as well. Likewise, Brazil, with its vast natural resources, is investing in Earth-monitoring satellites and space infrastructure.

No longer is space the exclusive playground of superpowers. It’s becoming a truly global arena.

MARS: THE NEXT FRONTIER

Talk to any serious space agency — or Elon Musk — and one word keeps coming up: Mars.

Why are space-enthusiasts so obsessed with Mars? The red planet is the most Earth-like planet in our solar system. It has a 24.5-hour day, four seasons, polar ice caps, and terrain that includes deserts, canyons and volcanoes. It may once have hosted water, and possibly microbial life. (However, a Mars year is 687 Earth days long, and its seasons are twice as long as ours.)

NASA’s Perseverance rover, which

landed on Mars in 2021, is currently collecting rock samples in an effort to uncover signs of life. These samples are set to be retrieved and returned to Earth through a future joint mission with the European Space Agency.

Meanwhile, China’s Zhurong rover, part of the Tianwen-1 mission, landed in 2021 and conducted extensive research before entering hibernation due to sandstorms. It marked the first time a country succeeded in orbiting,

landing and operating on Mars in its first attempt.

But perhaps the boldest vision belongs to SpaceX. Its massive Starship rocket, still in testing, is designed to carry up to 100 people and is fully reusable. Elon Musk has openly stated his goal: establishing a self-sustaining city on Mars by mid-century.

Whether or not he succeeds, the message is clear: Mars is no longer science fiction. It’s a battleground for innovation, prestige and human expansion.

BILLIONAIRE PLAYGROUND

When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos launched into suborbital space in 2021, he sent the world a message: Space is open for business.

Space tourism is now a real — if very expensive — industry. Virgin Galac-

tic offers brief spaceflights for those with deep pockets. SpaceX, more ambitiously, has flown private crews on multi-day orbital missions, including Inspiration4, which raised money for cancer research.

While some praise this new era of access and inspiration, others see a troubling trend: the transformation of outer space into a playground for the

wealthy. Tickets can cost hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars. Critics argue that the money could be better spent solving problems on Earth.

Still, what starts as luxury often becomes common. Remember how cell phones began as a symbol of the elite? If technology continues to improve, a future where regular citizens experience spaceflight may not be far off.

And if nothing else, space tourism is changing how humans think about space — not as a distant, unreachable void, but as a place real people can visit.

STARLINK, SATELLITES

AND THE WAR ABOVE

Perhaps the most disruptive development in the new space era isn’t a rocket or rover, but a satellite constellation.

Starlink, a project by SpaceX, has launched thousands of small satellites into low Earth orbit to deliver high-speed internet across the globe. For rural areas, developing nations and isolated communities, it’s a gamechanger.

But nowhere has Starlink’s impact been more dramatic than in war-torn regions, especially Ukraine and Gaza. During the early days of

Russia’s invasion, Starlink terminals helped maintain internet access and military communication when traditional infrastructure collapsed.

In July 2024, Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service was activated in a hospital in Rafah, Gaza, through a collaboration involving the United Arab Emirates and Israel. This initiative aimed to provide high-speed internet connectivity to the UAE-operated field hospital, facilitating real-time

medical consultations via video calls. The Israeli government had approved Starlink’s use in the hospital more than five months prior to its activation. The activation addressed critical connectivity issues in Gaza, where power and fuel shortages had severely hindered medical and rescue operations. Starlink’s role in conflict zones has made it clear that satellite networks are no longer just conveniences — they’re strategic assets.

This fact has raised serious questions. Should private companies be allowed to decide who gets internet in a war? Who controls the satellites in space? What happens if they’re targeted?

As more companies and countries launch satellite networks, the skies are growing crowded. Which leads us to the next danger…

SPACE JUNK

Space may be big, but Earth’s orbit isn’t. And all the players in the new space race are slowly filling it with junk.

Thousands of defunct satellites, used rocket stages and even bolts and paint flecks are now zooming around the planet at ten times the speed of a bullet. A single screw can destroy a functioning satellite on impact.

In 2021, a Russian anti-satellite missile test destroyed an old satellite, creating a debris cloud that threatened astronauts aboard the International Space Station. They were forced to shelter in place.

A MARS DAY IS CALLED A “SOL.”

DID YOU KNOW?

A DAY ON VENUS IS LONGER

THAN ITS YEAR.

Venus takes about 243 Earth days to rotate once, but only 225 Earth days to orbit the sun.

ASTRONAUTS GROW TALLER IN SPACE.

Without gravity compressing their spines, astronauts can grow up to two inches taller while in orbit.

THE MOON IS SLOWLY MOVING AWAY FROM EARTH.

It drifts about 3.8 centimeters (1.5 inches) farther from us every year.

SPACE ISN’T COMPLETELY SILENT.

Sound doesn’t travel in a vacuum, but in some parts of space, like galaxy clusters, there are enough particles to carry sound waves — just at extremely low frequencies.

THERE’S A PLANET MADE OF DIAMONDS.

A planet named 55 Cancri e is believed to have a carbon-rich composition, which could mean that much of it is crystallized diamond.

YOU CAN CRY IN SPACE — BUT YOUR TEARS DON’T FALL.

Surface tension causes tears to form floating blobs around the eyes unless wiped away.

THE SUN MAKES UP 99.86% OF THE MASS IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM.

Everything else — planets, moons, asteroids — is just a tiny fraction by comparison.

A DAY ON THE ISS LASTS ONLY 90

MINUTES.

That’s how long it takes the space station to orbit Earth — so astronauts see 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours!

THE LARGEST KNOWN VOLCANO IS ON MARS.

Olympus Mons is 13.6 miles (22 km) high — nearly three times the height of Mount Everest.

SPACE SMELLS LIKE BURNT STEAK OR WELDING FUMES.

Astronauts describe the scent on their suits after a spacewalk as metallic, smoky and oddly familiar.

THE COLDEST PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE IS MAN-MADE.

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab on the ISS has created temperatures just above absolute zero degrees Fahrenheit — colder than deep space.

In November 2023, astronauts aboard the ISS accidentally lost a tool kit during a spacewalk — and it’s still floating in orbit. NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara were performing maintenance outside the station when the bag slipped free and drifted away into space. Remarkably, the tool kit was bright enough to be seen with binoculars from Earth for a short time as it orbited the planet at nearly 17,000 miles per hour.

Experts warn of Kessler Syndrome, a nightmare scenario where cascading collisions create so much debris that Earth’s orbit becomes unusable. That would cripple GPS, weather prediction, telecommunications and more.

Solutions exist, including nets, lasers and magnetic tethers, but they’re expensive and politically complicated. After all, who wants to clean up someone else’s mess?

Still, if the various parties involved don’t act soon, they risk losing access to the very space they’re racing to explore.

STUCK IN SPACE

In June 2024, two seasoned NASA astronauts — Barry “Butch” Wilmore, 62, from Tennessee, and Sunita “Suni” Williams, 59, from Ohio — set out on what was supposed to be a simple, one-week mission to the International Space Station. They flew aboard Boeing’s Starliner, a new spacecraft that had faced delays and setbacks for years. This flight was meant to prove that Starliner was finally ready.

However, the mission didn’t go according to plan.

Shortly after arriving at the ISS, engineers discovered serious problems with the Starliner spacecraft. Multiple thrusters failed, helium was leaking from the propulsion system, and the capsule that was supposed to bring Butch and Suni back to Earth had suddenly become unreliable and unsafe.

So NASA made the tough call:

The astronauts would have to stay in space — not for a week, but for months. What followed was one of the most unexpected astronaut experiences in recent memory. Butch and Suni weren’t just guests aboard the ISS; they became full-fledged members of

the space station crew, helping with scientific experiments, maintenance tasks and daily operations, all while waiting for a safe way home.

Life in space isn’t easy, especially when you were not expecting to stay. The human body starts to weaken

without gravity — muscles shrink, bones thin out, and the sense of time becomes strange. Every day, they had to perform rigorous physical exercise to stay healthy, and they leaned on their training and their faith to keep their spirits up.

Finally, in March 2025, relief came. NASA coordinated with SpaceX, which

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When President Donald Trump launched the U.S. Space Force on December 20, 2019, his critics grabbed the opportunity to mock him once again. The idea of a military branch focused on space sounded like just another one of Trump’s outlandish schemes. Commentators scoffed and memes spread quickly, all dismissing the idea as something out of a science fiction book.

had launched a new crew (Crew-9) with extra seats on its return flight. After the arrival of another team (Crew10) to keep the station fully staffed, Butch and Suni boarded a Crew Dragon capsule and returned to Earth, after more than nine months in orbit.

They splashed down safely off the coast of Florida, where they were

greeted by recovery teams, medical staff and a wave of well-earned admiration. Despite the long and unexpected journey, both astronauts were in good health.

The new space race isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon, with no end in sight.

The players are multiplying, the

But behind the headlines was a serious and forward-looking move: to protect America’s vital interests in space. From military communications to missile detection, much of modern warfare — and daily civilian life — relies on satellites orbiting above. With countries like China and Russia rapidly expanding their space capabilities, President Trump recognized the need for a dedicated branch of the military to defend the new frontier. Today, the Space Force is on the frontlines of this effort, tracking threats, operating advanced satellite systems and helping ensure that the U.S. stays secure in a domain that’s becoming more contested by the day.

The U.S. Space Force is not about aliens or ray guns; it’s about staying ahead in the modern battlefield, which now stretches far beyond our atmosphere.

goals are shifting and the future is unwritten.

Will humans turn space into a battleground or a sanctuary? A business venture or a scientific frontier? A place of conquest or a place of wonder?

Time will tell. But one thing is certain: Outer space is open once more. And the race has only begun.

For as long as man has attempted spaceflight, we’ve had to contend with terrifying dangers and struggle with unforeseen technological problems.

The first recorded spaceflight casualty was Vladimir Komarov, who died in a fiery high-speed crash in 1967 when his landing parachute failed to deploy. The most recent accident was this month’s “rapid unscheduled disassembly” of the SpaceX Starship. The race to the stars has consistently been riddled with explosions, death and unexplained failures.

Interestingly, there has been only a single fatal episode in space itself. Much like earthbound flight, in which most accidents occur during takeoff or landing, the most dangerous parts of space exploration are liftoff and re-entry. Training, too, has claimed numerous lives. But once you get there, actually living in the forbidding vacuum of space has proven surprisingly safe.

Still, astronauts hold one of the most dangerous jobs on (or off) the planet. While the most dangerous earthside jobs, like logging and roofing, result in fatal injuries for only 0.0005% of workers, a full 3.8% of those launching into space have died.

Here is a closer look at mistakes in space missions — and their consequences.

How It Starts

Most space disasters stem from a technical flaw in the design of a system, but in an overwhelming number of cases, the flaw is one that the engineers are aware of and have considered. Unfortunately, budgetary or political concerns frequently pressure the decisionmakers to dismiss these known concerns.

Apollo 1 astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward White II and Roger Chaffee never made it to space. They expressed some serious concerns about the design of their cockpit, notably the inward-opening hatch that needed to be opened with wrenches, which took at least a minute and a half. During an ostensibly safe training exercise while still on the ground, a fire broke out, and rescue crews could not reach the trapped astronauts in time. All three died, the first fatalities of the U.S. space program.

In one of the deadliest accidents in the space program, engineers expressed concerns about the safety of the space shuttle Challenger’s o-rings, which are rubber seals that prevent rocket fuel leaks.

The Challenger disaster

Vladimir Komarov during a mission training

Apollo 1 after the fire

The Soyuz 1 rubble

Apollo 1 wreckage

Starship rapid unscheduled disassembly

However, NASA officials felt intense pressure to launch the Challenger, as several launches had already been aborted, and they had a strict timetable of missions that was quickly unraveling.

On January 28, 1986, the Challenger took off in record-low temperatures, which caused the o-rings to fail. Hot liquid oxygen and hydrogen spewed from the craft, which quickly ignited in a massive fireball. Seventy-three seconds into the flight, before the eyes of a horrified nation, the craft began to break apart. By the time it hit the water some two and a half minutes later, all seven personnel, including civilian schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe, were dead.

The Columbia shuttle disaster in 2003 felt in some ways like a tragic reprise of similar themes.

NASA was well aware that a piece of insulating foam had broken away on lift-off, which was not an unusual occurrence (though to a layperson like me, having bits of your spaceship fall off doesn’t sound like something that ought to be commonplace). In routine reviews of liftoff footage, the incident was noted and considered, but determined to be unimportant. Just as had happened previously, some engineers warned that the damage could be significant, but they were overridden by managers who felt the concerns were exaggerated, and that the problem was not fixable anyway.

What NASA didn’t realize was that the foam had broken a hole in the left wing. During re-entry, the accumulation of smoke and gas caused the wing to fall off and destabilize the entire ship.

All seven astronauts were killed as the craft disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana.

Just like the previous shuttle disaster, a limited budget, a rigid timetable and a complacent attitude toward common safety issues turned into a lethal cocktail of disaster.

Enough About the West

Western space disasters made headlines, likely because they were unexpected — exceptions to the usual rule of safety and precision.

The Soviet space program was rather different. For all the firsts it managed to snag, research since the fall of the Soviet

Pieces of Columbia space shuttle debris are seen stored in a hangar at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida during accident investigation in 2003

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Union has shown it to be a ragtag, amateurish, fly-by-the-seat-of-its-pants operation. Full details are still emerging, as the Soviets had a firm policy not to announce planned missions. They only reported successes, while suppressing any unflattering results, leading many to doubt the veracity of their boasts.

Even while achieving some remarkable successes, the Russian program relied on a great deal of wishful thinking and sheer luck.

What’s well-known is that Yuri Gagarin, cosmonaut, was the first human in space. Less well-known is that he almost died a fiery death on re-entry. The equipment module that was supposed to separate as he entered Earth’s atmosphere failed to do so, and instead of his spherical Vostok capsule falling heat-shielded side first through the atmosphere, the still-attached module kept it oriented at a lethal angle. At the last minute, in a stroke of fortune that the Soviet engineers could never have foreseen, the intense heat of the atmosphere burned through the remaining cables tethering the vehicles together, allowing his module to rotate into a safe position.

Even more astonishing than the vaunted hero’s near-death is the fact that it took the Soviets years to finally address this problem. Every flight for the next few years was plagued by the same separation failure, and multiple cosmonauts tumbled wildly, staring death in the face for long, terrifying minutes, until the same fluke of nature saved their lives at the last instant.

Of course, the Russians were famous for hiding and obfuscating, so we’ll never know the true human toll of their space program. (Even the name of the hub of their space program is misleading; to this day, it is known as the Baikonur Cosmodrome, after a city some 300 kilometers away from its actual location in Tyuratam, Kazakhstan. Apparently, they couldn’t bring themselves to share any potentially useful intel, this despite the fact that the CIA had known where it really was within about five minutes.)

The Soviet drive to push ahead in the space race, disregarding safety in their rush to the moon, led directly to the only fatal incident in space itself. In their hurry to provide Nikita Khrushchev with the impressive feats he demanded in order to embarrass the Americans, engineers had crammed an extra seat into the Voskhod

Yuri Gagarin’s Vostok 1

Baikonur Cosmodrome

This derelict shuttle was once at the gleaming forefront of the Soviet space program.

capsule, which left cosmonauts no room to don their spacesuits; engineers decided they’d be fine without them.

In June 1971, when the three cosmonauts of Soyuz 11 returned home after a successful three-week mission to an orbiting space station (the first mission of its kind), the recovery crew opened the hatch on their capsule to find the returning heroes strapped comfortably into their seats — all dead. Investigators determined that a faulty valve had led to a depressurization of the cabin, resulting in rapid suffocation, some 30 minutes before the cosmonauts had touched down. Had the cosmonauts been wearing their spacesuits, they would have been safe. However, in their hurry to beat the Americans, this simple safety measure had been disregarded.

In characteristically Soviet style, one of the alleged casualties may have been something far more innocent… or not.

In 1960, in preparation for human spaceflight, the Russians put a dummy, Ivan Ivanovich, into orbit. Due to an error in the firing of the re-entry rockets, Ivan was launched into higher Earth orbit instead of coming back down, and remained up in space for years until his orbit decayed and he re-entered Earth’s atmosphere somewhere over Wisconsin. He would likely have remained a historical footnote if not for the conflicting testimony of famous American science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein, who was touring Russia at the time.

While Ivan’s mission was underway, Heinlein reported, his Soviet hosts were jubilant, bragging that they’d put a man into space. Only after the failure to land the rocket did he receive the phone call assuring him that there had not, in fact, ever been a human on board; his correspondent insisted the original report had been mistaken, and only the dummy had flown. Suspicious as the American public was of Soviet reports, many believed Heinlein’s account over that of the Pravda.

How many living and breathing Ivans and Igors perished in the Soviet’s obsessive, headlong race to the stars? We may never know.

Near Misses

As attention-grabbing as the sensational tragedies above are, the brushes

The Soyuz 11 capsule appeared undamaged after landing. But when the recovery team knocked on the capsule, they were met with ominous silence.

Ivan Ivanovich on display at the National Air and Space Museum in 2013

The Vostok 3KA-2 space capsule, flown with the cosmonautmannequin Ivan Ivanovich on March 25, 1961, as the final test mission prior to Yuri Gagarin’s first manned space flight.

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with disaster and the human ingenuity that averted catastrophe are no less gripping.

Some of the most dangerous moments in space come during EVAs, or extra-vehicular activity, when astronauts leave the spaceship to gather samples or information.

On March 18, 1965, Russia raced to grab another record: the first-ever spacewalk. Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov successfully exited his Voskhod 2 craft, but his pressurized suit quickly began to swell, his hands even slipping out of the suit’s gloves. Most dangerous of all, his ballooning suit couldn’t fit back through his ship’s airlock. Thinking quickly, Leonov vented the oxygen to release the pressure building up in his suit. He nearly suffocated, but managed to slip back inside before it was too late.

Other dangers during EVA include damage to the suit, such as puncture (a very real risk when working with power tools held by clumsy, suited fingers), and the frightening, but thankfully never experienced, prospect of coming unte-

thered and floating off into the void of space.

In July 2013, Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano was on a spacewalk when he felt… water? Dripping down his neck? It seemed impossible. But a leak in his suit’s cooling system caused water to pool inside his helmet. Since water doesn’t run downward in zero gravity, it clung to his nose, eyes and mouth, blinding and almost suffocating him. He made his way back to the ship by memory and feel, where his crewmates quickly towelled him down.

The second manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 12, was struck twice by lightning during liftoff, in full view of a horrified audience of spectators. All of the ship’s systems were temporarily disabled by the strike. However, quick safety checks determined that no systems had been compromised, and the mission continued successfully. Landing was a little rough, too; a large wave hit the capsule during splashdown, knocking a stowed camera out of position, resulting in a concussion and gash on the head of one astronaut.

Perhaps the most famous almosttragedy was the saga of Apollo 13, which has gone down in history, among other things, for the creation of the phrase, “Houston, we’ve got a problem.” In what has been dubbed “a successful failure,” the planned lunar landing was scuttled two days into the mission when an oxygen tank exploded during a routine check, crippling the ship and critically reducing its supply of air and electricity.

For four nail-biting days, the world looked on as engineers on the ground raced to find a way to bring the disabled spaceship home. Without heating, computers or use of their propulsion system, the astronauts evacuated into the lunar module Aquarius, using it as a “lifeboat” in place of their damaged craft. Ultimately, many ingenious solutions, such as a carbon dioxide filter jerry-rigged from duct tape, spacesuit hoses and their own socks, and use of the moon’s gravity to “slingshot” the ship back toward Earth, resulted in a joyous and safe return for the three stranded astronauts.

With the risk of death ever present, the thrill of the unknown and worldwide fame within reach of those who succeed, space continues to capture the imagination of people everywhere. But with all the technological know-how man has accumulated, and with all the startling, almost heroic successes, the long chain of disaster and human misery stand as a stark reminder of the dangers of human hubris.

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Long before the concept of astrology became associated with shtus and superstition, Jewish tradition understood the passage of time through the lens of divine design, otherwise known as mazalos. These are the various spiritual influences that are present throughout the cycle of the year.

Chazal explore the dynamic of how each mazel carries its own unique influence. The holy Zohar as well as Sefer Yetzirah, an ancient work traditionally attributed to Avraham Avinu, correlate the twelve mazalos with the months of the year, the Shevatim and the twelve faculties of the human soul.

But how exactly do these spiritual influences reach us here in the physical world? What do the sun, moon and planets have to do with our daily lives? As the Ramchal explains, everything in our physical world begins as spiritual potential in the higher realms. The stars and planets serve as an “interface” between

these worlds. They receive the spiritual influx from above, and in its own unique way, transmit it into our world. These influences shape what we experience, whether in matters of health, wisdom, wealth or family. Of course, they possess no power of their own. Rather, they are Hashem’s agents, faithfully carrying out His will as part of the complex system He created to link the spiritual and physical realms.

However, even though the mazalos do have their hashpaah, it’s important to remember, as the Gemara reminds us, that ein mazel l’Yisroel — the Jewish people are not inextricably bound by these influences. Our destiny ultimately rests in our own avodah, through the power of Torah, tefillah and maasim tovim. With this in mind, we can now explore the twelve mazalos as they appear throughout the Jewish year. Here’s a journey through the year, exploring each month’s particular themes and influences.

NISSAN הלט

Nissan is marked by Tleh — the Ram — corresponding to the tribe of Yehudah and the faculty of speech. This month commemorates Yetzias Mitzrayim, the Jewish People’s liberation from Egyptian bondage and their overcoming of the Egyptian false deity, which is symbolized by the ram. Yehudah, whose name signifies gratitude, is linked to the power of speech, reminding us of the recitation of the Haggadah. On leil haSeder, as we recount the story of the geulah and (b’ezras Hashem, soon) partake of the korban Pesach, the connection between speech, gratitude and redemption is made clear.

IYAR רוש

The mazel for Iyar is Shor — the Bull — corresponding to Yissachar, known for Torah scholarship, and the faculty of thought. Iyar, which falls during the sefirah period between Pesach and Shavuos, is a time for introspection and spiritual preparation. Just as the bull is steady and strong, we are called to persistently strengthen our commitment to Torah, developing the inner resilience necessary to fully receive it on Shavuos.

SIVAN

Sivan’s mazel is Teumim — the Twins — representing the tribe of Zevulun, who partnered with Yissachar in supporting talmidei chachamim, and the faculty of movement. This month also marks our celebration of Matan Torah on Shavuos, highlighting the dual Luchos and the partnership between Torah learning and material support. The twins symbolize this duality and encourage us to strengthen our resolve in both spiritual and practical aspects of Torah life.

TAMMUZ

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Tammuz is linked with Sartan — the Crab — which is aligned with Reuven and the faculty of sight. Reuven’s name reflects the idea of seeing, and this month calls on us to focus our spiritual vision. Just as the crab hides in its shell, we are reminded to protect our spiritual integrity during the challenges of the summer months. Tammuz also recalls the tragic Cheit Ha’egel, a distortion of spiritual vision, prompting us to focus our gaze on Hashem’s light amidst distractions.

The mazel of Av is Ari — the Lion — corresponding to Shimon and the faculty of hearing. Av is a month of national mourning, marking the destruction of both Batei Mikdash by the lion-like empires of Babylon and Rome. Shimon’s name, meaning “to hear,” reminds us to heed the lessons of history and the call to teshuvah. Even within destruction, Av holds the seeds of redemption, as there is a mesorah that Tisha B’Av marks Mashiach’s birthday.

ELUL

Elul corresponds to Besulah — the Maiden — aligned with the tribe of Gad and the faculty of action. As we approach the Yomim Noraim, Elul is a time for introspection and practical steps toward repentance. Gad’s association with strength and readiness for battle reflects the active process of selfimprovement. The maiden symbolizes purity and renewal, urging us to purify our deeds and prepare our hearts for Rosh Hashanah.

TISHREI

Tishrei is connected to Moznaim — the Scales — representing Efraim and the faculty of procreation. Efraim’s name signifies fruitfulness, and this month, which includes Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkos, is filled with opportunities for renewal and balance. The scales evoke the theme of judgment and the weighing of deeds, urging us to strive for equilibrium in our spiritual and physical lives.

CHESHVAN ברקע

Cheshvan’s mazel is Akrav — the Scorpion — corresponding to Menashe and the faculty of smell, which is one linked to the neshamah. Known as Mar-Cheshvan due to its lack of Yomim Tovim, this month invites personal reflection and quiet growth. Menashe’s name, containing the root for “forgetting,” hints at the work of transforming forgetfulness into spiritual awareness — turning “Menashe” into “neshamah” — by focusing on inner refinement and sensitivity to Hashem’s presence.

KISLEV תשק

The mazel for Kislev is Keshes — the Archer — linked to Binyamin and the faculty of sleep. This month, known for the neis of Chanukah, reminds us of the hidden light and resilience within each of us. Binyamin, the youngest of the Shevatim, symbolizes hidden potential and strength. Like an archer who draws his bow back to propel forward, Kislev encourages us to overcome spiritual slumber and aim for growth and renewal.

TEVES

Teves corresponds to Gedi — the Goat Kid — representing Dan and the faculty of anger. This month marks the siege of Yerushalayim, an event fueled by internal machlokes. Dan, symbolizing judgment, reminds us to exercise restraint and fairness, channeling strong emotions into positive action. The steadfastness of the goat encourages us to stay focused and resist the urge to judge harshly or react impulsively.

SHEVAT ילד

The mazel for Shevat is Dli — the Water Drawer — corresponding to Asher and the faculty of taste. Shevat, marked by Tu B’Shevat, celebrates the renewal of nature and the blessings of the land. Asher’s name denotes happiness and abundance, reflected in the fruits enjoyed during this month. Shevat encourages us to cultivate gratitude for Hashem’s bounty and to savor both spiritual and material brachos

ADAR

Adar’s mazel is Dagim — the Fish — aligned with Naftali and the faculty of laughter. Adar, the month of Purim, is infused with hidden miracles and joy. Naftali’s name, linked to swiftness and expression, reflects the lighthearted energy of this month. Just as fish move beneath the surface, hidden from view, so too do Hashem’s miracles often unfold quietly. Adar invites us to embrace simcha and laughter as channels for spiritual connection and gratitude.

PLANETARY INFLUENCE

While the mazalos control the spiritual forces of the months, the planetary influence comes from the specific hour of a person’s birth. Each of these seven moving planets, which includes the sun and the moon, is connected to certain hours of certain days in the week in a repeating pattern.

Chazal teach that one born under the influence of the SUN (Chamah, often associated with the mazel of Ari, the lion) is described as radiant and open. Such a person will sustain themselves from their own resources, and their secrets will be visible to others. Should they attempt to steal, they are unlikely to succeed, as they are likened to the sun itself — shining, clear and exposed for all to see.

One born under the influence of VENUS (Nogah, often associated with the mazel of Shor, the Bull) is described as inclined toward wealth and physical desires. The Gemara explains that fire was born during the hour of Venus, and therefore, those born under its influence are drawn to fiery passions, which must be harnessed for good.

A person born under MERCURY’S influence (Kochav, often associated with the mazel of Teumim, the Twins) is likely to be intelligent, insightful and skilled. Mercury is likened to the sun’s scribe, revolving closely around it and symbolizing quick intellect and deep understanding.

Those born under the MOON (Levanah, often associated with the mazel of Sartan, the Crab) are described as experiencing fluctuating fortunes. They are people who build and destroy, only to rebuild again. Their material sustenance may not come from their own resources, and they often keep personal matters private. If they steal, they may succeed, as they are like the moon — sometimes hidden, sometimes revealed and constantly changing.

A person born under the influence of SATURN (Shabtai, often associated with the mazel of Akrav, the Scorpion) may find that their thoughts often come to nothing. Some say that even the plans that others make concerning them are likely to fail.

Those born under JUPITER’S influence (Tzedek, often associated with the mazel of Keshet, the Archer) are naturally inclined toward justice and fairness. Rav Nachman bar Yitzchak explains that this justice manifests itself in their commitment to performing mitzvos and living righteously.

One born under the influence of MARS (Maadim, often associated with the mazel of Tleh, the Ram) may find themselves drawn to occupations involving blood, such as a shochet, mohel, physician or judge who administers necessary punishments.

Thus completes our whirlwind tour through the mazalos and their deeper meanings. While we recognize these celestial influences, we also know that as Yidden, we are never limited by them. Instead, we take inspiration to lift our eyes higher, remembering that Hashem is the ultimate Guide of our lives, and that His plan is always beyond what we can see. With this perspective, may we strengthen our connection to Him and always have a “mazel tov.”

Nesanel Yoel Safran is a writer, chef and student of Torah and life. You can read about all of this and more on his blog Soul Foodie (soulfoodiecom.wordpress.com) and contact him at soulfoodie613@gmail.com.

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And they’re not stopping there. Rocket Lab has entered the space cargo business with Photon (a satellite platform) and is developing Neutron, a larger, reusable rocket poised to compete with SpaceX.

Before founding Rocket Lab, Peter Beck worked in the factory of a major appliance manufacturer in New Zealand. He would stay after hours to tinker with aerospace experiments and managed to build a rocket-powered bicycle that actually worked.

In 2022, Rocket Lab launched a mission for NASA to test lunar navigation. Their small spacecraft, CAPSTONE, successfully entered orbit around the moon — a major accomplishment for such a young company, especially since it was their first deep space mission ever.

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Rav Aharon of Karlin, zt”l, author of Beis Aharon, was a shining light in the world of chassidus. The son of Rav Asher of Stolin and einikel of Rav Aharon Hagadol of Karlin, he carried the fire of Karlin in his heart and soul. His yahrtzeit is on 17 Sivan.

Rav Aharon became Rebbe when he was just 26 years old. His leadership coincided with the difficult reign of Czar Nikolai, but Rav Aharon lifted the spirits of his chassidim with warmth, niggunim, dancing and heartfelt tefillah. However, not everyone understood this derech, and in 1864, after facing strong opposition in Karlin, he moved to Stolin. From then on, the chassidus was known as KarlinStolin.

Reb Aharon’s ahavas Yisroel was legendary. A woman once came crying to him — her daughter’s chasan was threatening to break the shidduch unless they came up with the promised dowry. The Rebbe gave her the full amount of money, and she left. The next day she returned, asking for help to pay for a wedding dress, and again he gave her the funds. After she left, his rebbetzin asked him, “Is a wedding dress so necessary when there are Yidden who don’t even have bread to eat?” Rav Aharon replied, “If I truly cared about hungry Yidden, why didn’t I think of them yesterday? The fact that this thought came now shows it’s the yetzer hara trying to stop me from helping.”

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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!

O B H M R S V N O L E E W I E P C A T K D S F U G

Full mailing address:

Full name of winner: _________________________________________________________

Amount of points:

Full names of competing players:

List some words only the winner found:

summer sale

We would like to remind everyone that our storage season has already begun. We provide alteration services for fur coats as well. We highly recommend you drop your coat off now as, during this time, you will receive the highest quality service. Also, please keep in mind that we will be closed for 6 weeks, starting on July 10th.

Additionally, we have begun our fur samples sale!

Finally, we would like to thank our loyal customers for entrusting us with their fur needs for all these years!

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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

ACRYLIC HANGERS

Factory Direct - Only $5 each! Great for coat closet. Perfect gift idea! Free Delivery. Call/text 929.399.9024 Hangeroo321@ gmail.com

FOR SALE

2 Beautiful light blue

Whoopi gowns, kids size 16 & preteen size 14. Also, 2 blue embroidered kid gowns size 5-6 & 10-12. Call only 347-4516661..

ABOVE GROUND POOL FOR SALE

Aluminum Above Ground pool 20’X12’ Perfect for day camps. Pick up in BP. 929462-2371 leave message

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 heated pool and spa available in North Miami, Price per night $289. (We help book flights) Pictures available. Call/Text 845-327-7153

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

HOUSE RENT STATEN ISLAND

4 Bedroom newly renovated house for rent in willowbrook near Pollak shul. Section 8 accepted. Call/txt 9176750195 bailael@gmail.com

WEST PALM BEACH

No. 1 Real Estate Broker. Aaron Rose 561.308.5766

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

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

WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA

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

LINDEN VACATION

Exlusive beautiful fullyfurnished house, all amenities included, 5 bedrooms sleeps 11+2 cribs 6 min walk to shuls Beautiful In ground Heated pool. Call/Text 601-675-2665/ Crownprincevilla@gmail. com

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

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

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. Summer Price $300 per night. Call/Text: 917-3824810, email: 1752nmb@gmail. com www.themangotreat. com

MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL

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

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 845 837 5662

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

SUMMER RENTAL

Gorgeous 3/5 bedroom, 2/3 bath Villa available in Mountaindale. Near shuls. $350 per night (pictures available). 845-327-7153

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

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

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

AIRMONT RENTAL

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

SUMMER RENTAL

Considering moving to Monsey but want to try it out before? 4 bed/4 bath duplex avail to rent for full summer on South Cole Ave in Spring Valley. Ridge area. Near shopping centers. Call 845213-0004.

WEEKEND RENTAL

Large 5 bedroom newly built home in Pomona, 5 minute walk to shul available for weekends and Shavuos. Contact Rikki 347-930-9736.

MONTICELLO RENTAL

Furnished renovated 3 bedroom 1 bath villa, shulmikva-pool, linen towels 8455878105

BUNGULOW/AUGUST

3-bedroom bungalow for rent second half in Beit Vegan/BVG. Call/text (347) 855-6807.

BUNGALOW FOR RENT

Two bedrooms, kitchen new condition. Two bunkbeds and crib in the kids’ room. Heimeshe, young crowd. Day camp on premises. Available full summer. Please call 347-927-1496

LINDEN VACATION RENTAL

Beautiful 3 bedroom house center of heimishe Linden available for shabbos/weekday. Fully furnished, linen towels etc. also available Shavuos 9296780684

Find a position that suits you

Beginner or expert, full or part time, extrovert or introvert – we have a position for you.

OFFICE RECRUITER

Locate, interview, and onboard talented candidates to fill positions at Hamaspik.

Requires excellent communication skills, organization, and teamwork.

Boro Park Part Time No Degree

FRONT DESK

Assist prospective clients in determining eligibility for services and directing them to the right department.

Basic computer knowledge and excellent communication needed.

Boro Park Full Time No Degree

NISCHAZEK OFFICE MANAGER

Oversee office staff and the daily operations in the office. Support the team with administrative tasks and department management.

Boro Park Full Time No Degree

HCBS COORDINATOR

Help clients access services and resources to support and enrich their lives. Requires efficiency, excellent communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills. Work experience required.

BP / Flatbush Full Time No Degree

SIPUK FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST

Greet clients, answer calls, and provide excellent customer service. Requires consistent communication, responsibility, and a friendly demeanor.

Boro Park Part Time No Degree

NHTD GENERAL ASSISTANT

Assist clients in determining eligibility and enrolling in services.

Requires excellent communication skills, writing skills, and efficiency. Drivers license needed.

Boro Park Part Time No Degree

NHTD COORDINATOR

Help enhance quality of life for elderly people. Experience working with the disadvantaged population, and a driver's license needed.

BP/Flatbush Part Time Degree Needed

FI COORDINATOR

Help clients with fiscal intermediary services. Great communication and written skills needed. Needs to be a team player, detail oriented and adaptable to change

Flatbush/Queens Full Time No Degree

EI SERVICE COORDINATOR

Walk parents through the process of having their child evaluated for therapeutic services. Includes overseeing that services are administered correctly.

Boro Park / Williamsburg Part Time Degree / Experience Needed

DATA ENTRY COORDINATOR

Enter, update, and maintain accurate data. Requires attention to detail and efficiency.

Boro Park Full Time No Degree

COMPLIANCE SUPPORT MANAGER

Assist CCO with compliance tasks by providing immediate support to department directors and ensuring smooth daily operations. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills needed.

Boro Park Full Time Degree Needed

CARE MANAGER

Coordinate care for children with behavioral or mental health challenges. Strong communication and collaboration skills required.

Boro Park/ Williamsburg/Remote PT/FT Degree needed

Classifieds

SUMMER HOME

Big 4 bedroom summer home available for rent. The whole summer in the area of Kiamesha lake in Monticello. Please call or text 347-4240084

BUNGALOW RENTAL

2 bedroom Bungalow available in Nachlei Emunah for July. 347-581-9819

N.M. PRIVATE VILLA

Close to shul, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beautiful heated pool and jacuzzi, big backyard, swing set, strictly kosher kitchen, linen towels, seforim plus. Serious inquiries: 347-432-7836

SWAN LAKE

Book your ultimate family vacation experience.!! 5 bedroom 3 bath private house with above ground pool, kids playground and Near shul. Call 347- 766-5167

BUNGALOW FLEISCMANNS

Beautiful two bedroom two bathroom bungalow for rent on Switzerland Ave Fleischmanns, 12k whole summer. Serious inquiries only. Please call 7184194512

MONSEY SHABBOS

Chestnut ridge 6 bedroom house with pool and hot tub, zipline, and fire pit available for weekends in July and parts of August. Great for family with kids. 845 664 5521 call or text

FALLSBURG HOUSE

Available thru July, 3br 1.5bath. Laurel Ave, Near many colonies. 1250/wknd, 1850/wk, 6k/4weeks. Large property/no pool. 9176035799

SUMMER RENTAL

WHITE LAKE

Brand new summer home with 5 bedrooms, beautiful grounds, private on 3 acres. Ideal for Big family. Call 347669-4156

HOUSE FOR SALE IN THE CATSKILLS

3 bedrooms, 2 baths with alot of room for expansion. Located in the heart of Woodridge in a great neighborhood. Walking distance to groceries, shul and mikvah. Great price! For serious inquiries contact 845578-5955

HELP WANTED

PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANTS

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

ASSISTANT TEACHERS

Boro Park Early Head Start seeking assistant teachers, warm, energetic, enjoy teaching young children under 3. Full Time Position, Exceptional environment & benefits. Childcare Provided. Email resume to: lfischer@yeled.org Or call: 718.686.2415

DAYCARE JOB

Seeking warm heimishe teacher/babysitters in a home 15 & 50 St. PT/FT great pay. Starting September. Slot for baby is an option call 347597-2652

INSTRUCTORS

Yaldeinu school seeking full day instructors for the upcoming school year. Hours are 9-4. Please send in your resume to info@yaldeinu.net. For more details please call 718.851.0123.

LEAD TEACHER

Lead Teachers Needed for Playgroup (Infant and Toddler Classes). Seeking a warm, experienced teacher for a home-based playgroup near 37th St & Fort Hamilton Pkwy. Contact: Email: applechildcare3621@gmail. com Call/Text: 718-831-2980 (leave a voicemail if no answer)

TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS

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

HEADSTART/UPK TEACHER

Yeled V’Yalda Headtstart located in Yeshiva of Brooklyn is looking for a Headstart/UPK teacher for the upcoming 20252026 school year. Please contact: 718.431.5172 Email: sgugenheim@yeled.org

ASSISTANT TEACHERS

Kindervelt EHS, seeking warm and dedicated assistant teachers, with or without degree for upcoming school year. Email resume to emfischman@kinderveltehs. org. Call: 718-435-5111 ext. 163.

PLAYGROUP ASSISTANTS

Kensington area looking for playgroup assistants for the summer and winter. Warm environment, pays on time. Please call/txt 6468831644

PLAYGROUP TEACHERS

Looking for a Main teacher for a play group in the Kensington area. Warm environment, Pays on time. Please call/txt 6468831644.

PLAYGROUP MORAH

Seeking Morah for voucher playgroup class of 12. 9-3. 18 and 47. Get to take one day off per week! great pay

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

HELP WANTED

Williamsburg Real Estate office is looking to hire StreetEasy listing expert in-house email resume to: simon@simkogroup.com

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.

PM HOURS SPACE

New large modern space available to rent. afternoon and night hours. suitable for kollel, seminars or other adult events. Steady only. approx.4k-sq-ft 929-245-5922

OFFICE SECRETARY

Seeking a secretary for a real estate management office. Must have experience with Rent Manager. Competitive pay. Please email resume to Jobs@eppmgmt.com

HIRING AN ENTRYLEVEL POSITION! Join a positive work environment where you make a daily impact. Email your resume to boroparkjobopportunity@ gmail.com

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Busy Design office is seeking a full-time Interior Designer with proven design experience. Email resume to gitty@hireexteam.com or call 845-682-1075

P/T COMPANION NEEDED

Looking for someone warm and responsible to be a companion for an elderly Yiddish speaking woman, all year round. 3 times a week 10-2. Call/text 917-757-1455

DAYCARE LEAD BABYSITTER/TEACHER

Seeking a warm devoted lead babysitter/ teacher for home based Daycare 17th & 18th 56th St area. Well paid. 9:153:15. Call b/w 9pm-10:30pm 347-385-5539 lv msg

Classifieds

FEMALE AIDE/COMPANION

Seeking female aide/ companion, light housekeeping, basic upkeep, Shomer Shabbos only. Call 718-435-6393

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 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

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.

SEEKING THERAPISTS - PT / OT / SPEECH THERAPISTS

Chayeinu Academy is seeking full/part time OT, PT and Speech therapists to join our growing therapy team! Please submit resume to info@ chayeinuacademy.org or call 718-303-9170.

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.

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!

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

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

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

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

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

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

FEMALE INSTRUCTOR

Looking for a female instructor to teach highschool girls violin/ guitar after day camp hours. If interested please call 718691-3022 ext. 102

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

DAYCARE JOB

Seeking warm dedicated teacher/babysitter in home based daycare, 55st street btwn 15 and 16th ave. pt/ft, competitive pay, slot for a baby is an option. 718-8012269

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Seeking fun and dedicated individuals to work with girls after school hours, both with and without BA’s, for the summer and the upcoming year. Please call 718-691-3022 ext. 102

BILLING COORDINATOR

to join our office team located in BP, which includes multiple female staff members—ideal for someone organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in billing and administrative support. Please email resumes to Pinny@Escalateaba.com

TEACHERS POSITIONS

Heimish school in Boro Park seeking experienced 7th grade ELA/History and 8th grade ELA teacher 2:30-4:15. Warm environment. Email resume: 613schoolposition@ gmail.com

PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT

Principal’s Assistant for English department in heimish school in BP. Mon-Thurs 11:30-4:30 & Sun 9:45-12:30. Should be personable, responsible, good at multitasking. 2+ years office/school experience necessary. Email resume: officeinschool@gmail.com

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

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

SUMMER JOBS

Now hiring responsible girls to work summer. July 7August 14, full day. 1:1 special education, weekly trips, transportation provided. Resumes@yadyisroelschool. org

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Yeled V’Yalda Early Head Start is seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant with office experience to join our team. Enjoy a positive work environment and generous PTO. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are essential. Email resume to: ehsjob@yeled.org

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!!

Due To Constant Growth

A Flatbush Elementary Yeshiva Looking For School Year 2025-2026: ·Female Secretaries ·Female Afternoon Teachers- 1:304:10 ·Middle School General Studies Male Teachers2:00-5:00 Competitive Salary. Email Resumes To: interviewsatyeshiva@gmail. com

IGT COMMUNITY TALENT CENTER

IGT Community Talent Center

Offering: Music, Dance, Fitness, Computing, Art, Home Economics, and Applied Science Classes. $160 Per class (45 minute). Hours: Sunday 10-5PM, Monday - Thurs 3-7PM, and Fridays 12 - 2PM. Info@IGTcommunity.org

DAYCARE SEEKING

Teachers NYS certified and assistants. Ft/Pt opportunities available Yiddish a +. please email: Teamforkidz10@gmail.com

GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY!

Daycare center seeking an experienced, warm and capable teacher for a twelve month old class as of September. Competitive pay, beautiful environment!! Reach out to 9175935143

KIRUV CAMP

Kiruv Day Camp in brooklyn looking for counselors. Opportunity to make a difference! Call (917) 484-1011

COCOON DAYCARE

Do you love working with children? Are you looking for a summer job? Cocoon Day Care is your answer! Reach out to us at 718-5178282 or email your resume to fg.cocoon@gmail.com

P/T OR F/T PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT

Morning and afternoon assistant for Yiddish speaking playgroup for September. Ideal for Seminary girl Great pay!

Please call or text: 718-3446067

SUMMER JOBS

COUNSELOR

Chassidishe Girl’s daycamp in BP looking for an experienced first grade counselor for second half. Call 917-536-0421

AMAZING SUMMER POSITION FOR WOMEN

We are looking for Heimishe woman to work alongside a fantastic ABA program in the heart of Boro Park. Excellent pay. All-women environment. Call or text: 917.968.2292

PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT

Playgroup seeking summer assistant 7th grade and up. 718-854-1092

COUNSELORS NEEDED

Counselors for chassidish girls sp-ed day camp. Small group size, Yiddish speaking and experience preferred. Youth Corp opportunities available. Please call 929 254 0080 x403. Or email: ybecampstaff@gmail.com

PRESCHOOL COUNSELORS

Daycamp in Monticello looking for preschool counselors. Great work environment. Counselor trips included. Transportation provided. Call 347-786-0020

LIFEGUARD POSITION

Looking for certified lifeguard in july, mondaythursday, 1;00 - 2;30pm. Woodridge. preschool children. No bungalow. Nice pay. Call/text 347 675 0546.

GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY!

Chassidishe boys cheider (preschool) is looking to hire girls assistants for the month of July. Fun enviroment & Great pay! call - 718-633-5868

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY

Heimishe dc in bp seeking preschool assistants for first half. Great pay, amazing environment, fun staff program! Call: 347-853-9007

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Heimishe daycamp in bp seeking counselors for first half. Great staff program and excellent environment! Call: 718-851-1543

Self-Contained Girls Elementary Program Seeks:

Hebrew Teachers

Chassidish and Litvish Schools Brooklyn Locations

Classifieds

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Seeking high school girls in July in the Venetian/Raleigh area to help go around to bungalow colonies and camps with an activity. Please call 347-834-7048

SUMMER POSITION

Brooklyn Boys’ Daycamp seeks a Bochur with videoing experience, also looking for responsible and energetic Bochurim to be office assistants. Text 347-672-9646

SUMMER POSITIONS

Preschool Boys’ Daycamp in Brooklyn seeks female junior counselors for July. A rewarding and enjoyable experience. Call 718-871-6391

DAYCAMP POSITIONS

Male counselors and JC’s for professionally run Brooklyn boys’ Yeshiva Daycamp. Limited positions still available Text 347-251-5915

SUMMER TEACHER

Heimishe daycamp seeking prenursery teacher for first half. Small group and great pay. Please call 347-633-3076.

HELP WANTED

Chassidish pre-school day camp in bp is seeking an experienced energetic teacher for the summer, great environment, fantastic pay, please call 347-731-7404 if no answer pls leave msg.

HELP WANTED

Seeking someone capable to be a mothers helper in bp for the summer, hours: aprox 3:30-5:45, Great pay, please call: 718-436-0540 if no answer pls leave msg.

PARA

We are looking for a girl with a passion for working with children to serve as a Para for a 6-year-old child this summer at Pupa Day camp. Please call 718-854-2747, ext. 1507 for more information

LIFEGUARDS

Chassidish girls camp looking for girls lifeguards part or full summer. 347351-1637

COUNSELOR JOB

1st half, amazing, fun responsible counselors needed. call 347-526-7290 (no text) lv. msg if no answer. mothers helper position available too.

COUNSELORS NEEDED

Looking for elementary counselors for a girls day camp in South Fallsburg for the first half. Great environment. Transportation provided. Please reach out to 929-722-1173

CHILDCARE

CHILDCARE SLOT

A few slots left for babies in home-based daycare on 15th & 50th St for those who need part time or 3x week. Starting September. Staff position available. 347-5972652

NON VOUCHERS

PLAYGROUP

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

NON VOUCHERS

PLAYGROUP

Summer slots available 15th & 41st area. 718-854-1092

PLAYGROUP

Playgroup on 14 and 44 still has some slots left for children being 21months+ in September. Please call Rivky Sekula 347-645-7944

VOUCHER BABYSITTING

New babysitting group opening IYH shortly. 17th & 18th 56th St. area. Call between 9pm-10:30pm 347385-5539 lv msg

KINDER SHPIEL PLAYGROUP

Has summer/September slots located 12/51 experienced teachers. call 3479326524

CHILDCARE

Vouchers babysitting 55/ 15 and 16, 0-12 months, Select part-time and full-time slots available starting September. Amazing, warm teacher 929-625-4616

DAYCARE

Home-Based Vouchers: Babysitting 15/55 has select part-time slots available, 3 times a week. 0-12 months starting September. Amazing, warm teacher. 929-625-4616

DAYCARE

Voucher group now accepting for September. Small group, home based setting. Great environment! 12/47th. Staff positions available. 917-805-0660

TODDLER GROUP

Toddler group forming for the upcoming year, September, 15-18 months, Monday Tuesday and Thursday, vouchers accepted, call/text 347-7949935

VOUCHERS BABYSITTING

New babysitting group opening, 18th Ave area. Accepting babies up to age 9 months. call 347-988-2169

HOMEBASED CHILDCARE

Limited slots available for babies 6 weeks to 3 years. 55st street btwn 15 and 16th ave. 718-801-2269, please leave a message with child’s name, age, hours needed and a callback number

VOUCHER BABYSITTING

Voucher babysitting for September, ages 3 months to 9 months, from 9:30-1:30., 15 57’th area. 347-786-3657

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

GUITAR LESSONS

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

TALENT OPPORTUNITY!

Talent opportunity for chassidishe 7th & 8th graders who are in the city 2nd half. Drama club Sundays and evenings. Only suitable for gilrs from families with high standards of tznius and technology. Call 347-957-1778

MAKEUP ARTIST

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

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

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GARTLECH

We fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. call: 917-4143281

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

NEW WEBSITE?

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

WHOLESALE FISH

Buy by the case & save. Baby & Regular Salmon. Hashgucha Volove Rav. Free delivery to your home. Call Eli: 516-2706755

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FENCES

“Bikes, balls, bubbles, and chalk? Fence it first — then let them walk!” Catskill Fence Co. 845-53-FENCE 845-533-3623

CLARINET RENTAL

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

MASSAGE THERAPEUTIC

For women. Lymphatic, Ache healing, sciatic pain relieving, deep tissue relaxing, circulation improving, sport injury repairing, toxin/stress releasing. Sigal 347-409-7709

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

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.

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EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADIES

Kosher-experienced cleaning ladies available. Live-in for summer upstate or local in NYC. Call or text 718 576-3898

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 to one or both sides. LIGHTfixture+switch+outlet in new room .Call/Text:929-430-7551 /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 646-261-3809

LOCKSMITH

For all your locksmith needs please call Y. Fleischman 929 359 2745

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

COLLEGE REPORTS

Please email reportsanytime@ gmail.com. Great work, cheap prices.

KALLAH SHOPPING LIST

Make your kallah shopping a calm experience call 3475346184

BEST PRICE!

Clothing Stamp. Fast service & delivery. Perfect for camp. Call/text 347 470 7372 campclothingstamp@gmail.com

MESOS DODIM

Shidduchim for medical and regular shidduchim. Please call Mrs. Klein at 845729-3001 or you can email chanaklein99@ gmail.com

ART CLASSES NIGHT ACTIVITY

Attention girls ages 5th-8th grade and high school. Are you looking for fun night activity in the summer? We have the perfect solution! Join our art classes tht will take place during the months of July & August. For more information please call 347-798-5092

AYIN BEAYIN

Some things you see. Some you don’t. Protect Your Family with Ayin Beayin Call 718-400-AYIN (2946) www.ayinbeayin.com

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 929327-4621

GET SUMMER READY THE NATURAL WAY!

Stock up on our insect bite, suncare, and more… Purchase our summer kit and get a free gift! Call/ text 347-794-9935

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

WIG & HAIR

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

MALE LIFEGUARD

Certified Male lifeguard available for full summer in Boro Park, call 732-598-3325

AMAZING SKIN RELIEF — PURE ALOE PURE WELLNESS. PURE SKIN. PURE RESULTS. *Acne *Psoriasis *Dandruff FREE DELIVERY - call/text or whatsapp 347.223.6097

WIGS BY MALKY

Having a wedding? Are you all ready for summer? Get all of your needs here, professionally, conveniently, and affordably! 347-461-5526 (BP)

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ODDS & ENDS

WE BUY

Looking to buy your extra Diabetic Test Strips / insulin supplies - Strictly Confidential 347.871.7574

GOWNS

WHITE GOWN

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

LOST

little girls ring in bp on shavous call/text 347-7150521

Diamond Earring on 2nd day/ Motzei Shavaos on 13-14 Ave, 47-48 St 347-986-9000

blue fuzzy blanket 50th b/w 19-17 ave plz call 9293055729

diamond bracelet on Yom Tov, the first day on 50 St. Between 13 and 14 845-499-9273.

blue long umbrella with rainbow colored scalloped tip March 31, either Lingerie New Utrecht or Match ahead 347-241-8108

FOUND

gold ring on Staten island ferry, Thursday June 5. Call or text 929.289.1222

traveling stroller on corner 13 and 43. Please call/text 347304-0059

Pc of Jewlery on Yom tov in the 16th Ave Vicinity 732 720 3670

Burberry ladies coat in Continental hall 718-5963457

June 4, corner of 16th Ave & 40th St. Black bag with baby clothing. Text/call 718 687 0692

Young girl’s earing, hoop with red enamel heart at Law Offices of Abraham Raab, PC. 718-480-5501

FREE GIVEAWAYS

Large china closet and a study desk available due to move. Kensington area call/ text 3474829819

full bedroom set (armoire, dresser, night table, and 2 48” beds) And 8 foot dining room buffet Both brown, 20 years old, good condition 9293635385

Free contents of house moving everything must go, housewares..some furniture,etc 1359-55th st Sunday June 15 4:00-6:00

LATE ADS

TEACHER

Yiddish speaking playgroup seeking a warm experienced teacher for 2 full days a week, please call or text 718-3446067

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANTS

Chassidishe cheder seeking female nonlicensed Preschool assistants. Great pay and heimishe environment. Please send resume to: preschoolmorah25@gmail. com or call: 718-812-5984.

VOUCHER PLACEMENT

Place your child’s ACS vouchers by your family/ friend and they could receive up to $1,600/month. Call or text 347-670-4966

Plan your next family gathering at the Monroe Family Villa. With 12 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a large family room and dining room - our spacious retreat is where you want your memories made. Reserve your weekend for 40+ people starting at $4,999.

Dual Dimensional KRIAH COURSE

Dual Dimensional KRIAH COURSE

Auditory - Visual Lashon Hakodesh Drills which rapidly increase

Auditory - Visual Lashon Hakodesh Drills which

rapidly increase

“I use her drills in every session and I’ve seen amazing results! ruggling children.”

-M. Steger, Kriah Course Instructor, Evaluator is a unique phonemic awareness course

is a unique phonemic awareness course

paced speed drills in a completely revolutionary approach. It has ignited children's brains by engaging multiple pathways simultaneously, building a solid foundation for

paced speed drills in a completely revolutionary approach. It has ignited children's brains by engaging multiple pathways simultaneously, building a solid foundation for

“I use her drills in every session and I’ve seen amazing results! ruggling children.”

“Kriah Dimensions lled a void we felt, but didn’t .”

-Mrs. S. Cohen, Kriah Coordinator, Bnos Devorah

“Kriah Dimensions lled a void we felt, but didn’t .”

-Mrs. Sarah Cohen, Kriah Coordinator, Bnos Devorah

“What sets Kriah Dimensions apart is the visualegies.

with processing disabilities. uptick in scores when integrating her methods.”

“What sets Kriah Dimensions apart is the visualegies.

-D. Abramchick, Kriah Coordinator, Yeshiva Spring Valley

with processing disabilities. uptick in scores when integrating her methods.”

-Devora Abramchick, Kriah Coordinator, Yeshiva Spring Valley

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spit-back; it requires actual thinking."

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-N. Franko, Primary Classroom Teacher, Bnot Shirah

NEXT WEEK- JUNE 17 & JUNE 18, Bez”H!

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-Noimi Franko, Primary Classroom Teacher, Bnot Shirah

To register, call Mrs. S. Freilich 718.473.2714 Leave a message with your name and email address and details will follow

COFFEE

BAR

Alongside our signature Brews and Classic Espressos, we now offer a full coffee menu with Rich Lattes, bold cold brews, and a variety of new options. Discover your new favorite blend today!

SANDWICH SALAD BAR

FLOUR

• Our high gluten challah flour sifted daily using a 70-mesh sifter Best results your challahs will grow better and taste better guaranteed

• Organic white spelt flour Unbelievable results grows like regular challah flour

At our Salad and Sandwich Bar, enjoy the freshest Salads and Sandwiches made with high-quality ingredients and bold flavors.

PICTURE CAKES & LOLLIES

Celebrate with Custom Picture Cakes & Lollies! WB turns your photos into delicious edible masterpieces.

• Organic whole spelt flour

• Organic whole wheat flour All Available in 5 lb and 6 lb

• Organic all-purpose flour

• No sifting necessary

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Camp Chaevraya Summer 2025

A 5-year-old is too young for summer camp.

Camp ‘Chevraya’ is not a camp - it's a home.

Chevraya is a home away from home—a unique summer program for children with special needs from 5 to 9 years old.

Under the leadership of S. Halperin, with a team of dedicated caregivers, who care for them around the clock to ensure an unforgettable summer experience.

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