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(Re: Creature Comforts, Issue 289)

The article about the pet therapist and the different ways animals are used in therapy was fascinating! I was amazed to “meet” a frum woman in this field. It was also so refreshing to learn about something I had only vaguely been aware of until now. What a bracha for our community to be able to access the benefits of animal therapy through someone who knows and understands our values and community from the inside.

Thank you to The Boro Park View for bringing us such refreshing, informative, inspiring and kosher reading every week.

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(Re: A Dairy Dream, Issue 289)

I want to let you know how much I enjoy and look forward to your magazine. I especially enjoyed the article on Tzehlemer Rav, zt”l. It was very wellwritten and explained everything so clearly.

Thank you for inspiring us each week anew.

ANOTHER DISH

(Re: We Want Waffles, Issue 289)

Thank you so much for publishing breakfast recipes. I know most people don’t cook breakfast (and many people probably don’t even eat breakfast), but I do, and I appreciate those recipes very much. I made the scrambled eggs wrap quiche in the Betty Crocker, and it was delicious (and took much faster to cook).

I actually have a similar recipe, but it’s more for lunch or even a quick milchig supper:

Slice 3 to 4 potatoes thinly. Place them in a bag with oil, salt, pepper, garlic and paprika. Mix well, and cook in the Betty Crocker for a few minutes until crisp, then flip over. Whisk approximately six eggs, and pour over the potatoes. Top with sliced cheese, and cook for a few minutes until the eggs look ready. You can adjust the amount of eggs according to your liking.

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NO MORE HOMESICKNESS

(Re: POV, Issue 288)

The responses for how to ease your child’s homesickness were very interesting. Besides the ideas for what to do when your child is actually homesick, I have a preventive strategy as well. Before your child leaves to camp, display confidence that you are sure they will be able to cope. Whenever you’re talking about camp, sprinkle the conversation with affirmations like, “You’re going to have a great time,” “Your bunkmates are going to love you,” “You’re good at taking care of yourself.” This is also important for children who are not going to camp. Never miss a chance to say, “You’re so independent/ organized/chilled/creative,” “Everyone who meets you, likes you,” or “Your teacher/counselor is so lucky to have you in their class/bunk.”

If your child expresses worry or anxiety about how they’ll manage in camp, or is in camp and is already homesick, of course you should listen to their feelings and comfort them. But don’t fall into the trap of long, extended,

circular conversations that go nowhere, and make sure to end the conversation with the affirmation that you know they’ll be okay (even though this kind of crying or hysterical conversation can really shake you up!).

It’s also important to avoid comments that make your child doubt their ability to manage away from home. For example, if you keep up a steady stream of instructions about what to do in every possible scenario, you’re basically communicating to your child that you don’t think they can handle the situation on their own. A single conversation, maybe with an additional reminder right before they leave, about who they can turn to if they need help should be enough.

Wishing everyone a successful summer!

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(Re: Between Me and You, Issue 287)

Thank you for your beautiful magazine and specifically for the series Between Me and You, which is consistently eloquent and well-written with amazing clarity and full of Yiddishe warmth and hashkafah

In this week’s article, in discussion of community belonging, the article didn’t fully explore the impact of peer pressure. While belonging has its benefits, it also has drawbacks. This is especially highlighted in our tight-knit frum community, where people from vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds often share the same communal spaces. In one shul, you might find a multi-millionaire sitting next to a kollel yungerman. Unlike in the broader society, where people tend to live in separate neighborhoods according to their income and lifestyle, our community lives, davens and interacts in the same shared spaces. The close proximity and visibility create a heightened sense of contrast and peer pressure.

I would greatly appreciate if the therapist would elaborate and better define how one can navigate the negative aspects of living so closely together and resist undue influence from peer pressure.

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Thank you for your letter. You highlight a major struggle that exists within our schools, neighborhoods and shuls: peer pressure. The tendency to compare what we have or do to what others have or do is a real struggle. It’s easy to get swept into what has become “normal,” even when it goes against our personal views and values. Here are a few practical suggestions to help you cope with the challenges of peer pressure.

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STILL SINGING ALONG

(Re: The Chimes of Summertime, Issue 287)

I just had to write and say how much I enjoyed your article about old summer chants! It swept me back to treasured moments of childhood. I had such a fantastic time reliving those days.

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(Re: The Chimes of Summertime, Issue 287)

Huge shout-out to your amazing publication. We (and many others we know) immensely enjoyed reminiscing about the chants of our youth! Skip, skip to the barbershop, to buy a penny lollipop… Left, left, I left my wife with 48 kids, right, right, right in middle of the kitchen floor… What fun! All of Babby M’s einiklach and uhr-einiklach are surely singing along as they read this.

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A SAFE SWIM

As the swimming season begins, I want to alert pool owners and swimmers of a safety hazard. In many pools, the shallow water leads into the deep with a steep incline. It’s of utmost importance for all swimmers, adults and children alike, to be made aware of this. The rope is there to indicate where the slope begins. It’s worthwhile to invest in buoys (balls on the rope) to make the demarcation more visible.

The rope should be tied tightly across the pool, without sagging. If the rope is loose, it moves past the end of the shallow and over the deep, misleading the swimmer about where the deep end begins. When the swimmer attempts to stand, they may find themselves on the slope, and may easily begin to slide, panic and go under.

Marking the ledge on the sides of the pool to indicate where the slope begins is an excellent idea. Pool owners who still have the chance should consider painting a wider red or black stripe on the bottom of the pool, before the incline, so swimmers can clearly see where the shallow section ends and the deep begins.

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While I don’t have any original tips for organizing, over the years, I did figure out a way to keep those outdoor toys in good shape through the summer. I put effort into training my kids to park their bikes in a secure spot, and I make sure they do it every single day. Otherwise, bikes are bound to get lost, damaged or broken. Bikes can last several seasons if they’re taken care of.

Oh, and labels! Do yourself a favor and label all of your belongings that you keep outdoors.

There are some great and inexpensive outdoor toy organizers available on Amazon. I have one for balls, and it keeps them neat and easy to access.

I use an extra outdoor planter to store outdoor toys. It makes them accessible without being an eyesore.

If you have a backyard with a fence, you can hang up some hooks on it to store pool accessories. It’s so convenient for goggles, tubes and even for hanging small pools to dry.

A large mesh bag works great for beach and swimming toys as it prevents them from getting moldy.

I have a designated container for indoor summer activities like Perler beads, Play-Doh and other crafts. The outdoor toys — balls, jump ropes and rolling jets — are kept on the porch.

We keep our summer toys such as chalk, water balloons and bubbles on a shelf in the coat closet. I love that it’s right near the door and that those items don’t make their way into the house.

I used to lose some of our bikes every season, so we recently installed hooks on the ceiling indoors for each bike. It doesn’t take up floor space and stays safe overnight.

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Since coat closet hooks are not in use now in the summer for coats and school bags (if you don’t have hooks, it’s a worthwhile investment), I use them to store our summer toys. I have separate mesh bags for sand toys, bubbles, chalk, etc., and I hang them on the hooks. I keep the kids’ swim bags on the hooks, too.

I keep a plastic hamper on my porch where I keep all the water toys. This way, they stay ventilated and are able to dry.

I like to keep chalk, bubbles, water balloons and other small outdoor toys in one big container. I prefer one that has a handle, so I can carry everything outside at once.

At the start of the summer, we organize the supplies closet. With all the space we gain, we clear one shelf where we keep bubbles, chalk and other summer activities.

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PARSHAS KORACH

A Good Eye

Y. Levenstein

In the drama of the machlokes with Korach, a question arises. Rashi, citing the midrash, asks: Korach was an intelligent person. How did he get involved in such a foolish quarrel? The midrash answers: His eyes deceived him. In what way was it specifically Korach’s sense of vision that led him in the wrong direction?

CONDITIONS WERE FAR FROM COMFORTABLE. When young Chaim traveled from Galicia to learn in a yeshivah in Poland, he discovered that dormitory life was far from easy. The boys were dependent on locals for food, with each student assigned to a family to eat their meals, a system called “essen teg.” The fact that your typical Polish housekeeper barely had bread for her own family meant the bachurim needed to subsist on less than the bare basics.

The sleeping arrangements weren’t much better. The lucky boys, generally seniors in yeshivah already, got an entire bench in the beis midrash that they could consider their own bed. But there were far from enough benches for all talmidim, and Chaim had to find himself a place to sleep.

Chaim landed in the barn house of the local dairy farmer, whose farm was located at the edge of town. Every evening, when night fell, Chaim would walk the half-hour it took to get to the farm. There, he was given some wooden boards, under a table, where he could sleep. In exchange, he was tasked with guarding the barn so no strangers would enter in the middle of the night. It was a frightening place to be, and to top it all off, the barn was sweltering in the summer and freezing in the winter.

To Chaim, it was all worth it, though, for in yeshivah, he could shteig, and indeed, he threw himself into his learning with true hasmadah.

The part that bothered Chaim most was the time he spent going to and from his “bed,” even more than the adverse weather and his depleted energy level after a day’s meager nutrition.

Finally, after two years, Chaim was delighted to learn that a bench had been vacated in the ezras nashim. Now, he would no

longer need to trek across town to sleep near the cows. He would save himself time and energy, and sleep like a mensch right on the bench in beis midrash. And he could now add more time to his learning!

Chaim fell into his new routine easily. Then, one day, he met a great gaon who had come to Poland for medical reasons. His vision was failing him, and he hoped the doctors could help him find a cure. In the meantime, he had no place to stay. Since he could not see well, he didn’t feel all that comfortable moving into someone’s house.

Without thinking much, Chaim immediately offered his “bed” in the beis midrash, and he returned to his old host, the dairy farmer.

It was not an easy decision. Chaim hadn’t forgotten the cold and fear he had to put up with in the barn, nor the time he would forfeit. Yet he felt an inner joy at being able to perform this chesed

Time passed, and the skies of Poland grew overcast. The danger of a world war hovered menacingly. When the Germans arrived in town, they invaded the yeshivah and chose a korban — Chaim, one of the top boys around. The Nazi beasts accused him of being a spy and proclaimed that he would be put to death.

Chaim pleaded for mercy and tried to prove that he was no spy, but his pleas fell on deaf ears. Chaim was doomed.

As the Nazi lifted his revolver, Chaim lifted his heart in prayer. “Ribbono Shel Olam, perhaps I don’t have many zechusim, but please, remember the bed! Remember that even though it was so difficult for me, I gave up my bench in the beis midrash. Please save me!”

Chaim was shaken out of his reverie by a whisper in his ear. He was shocked to see the German uniform of the man who was about to take his life bending over beside him.

“Run! Run for your life! I know you’re innocent. Just make sure you are never seen around here again!”

Chaim listened to the instructions and began to run as quickly as his legs could carry him. He heard a gunshot, fired in the air so the officer’s supervisor would hear and think the job was done.

As

the Nazi lifted his revolver, Chaim lifted his heart in prayer.

“Ribbono Shel Olam, perhaps I don’t have many zechusim, but please, remember the bed!”

The war years passed, and in time, young Chaim grew up to become the posek hador who lit up the world with his brilliance in Torah and chesed — the Rav of Antwerp, Rav Chaim Kreiswirth, zt”l. He repeated this anecdote and explained, “That ayin tova that I had toward a fellow Yid, as I was mevater my bed — that was what saved my life. As Shlomo Hamelech tells us in Mishlei (22:9), ‘Tov ayin hu yevorach — He who has a generous eye will be blessed.’”

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How great it is to have an ayin tova — to fargin and be mevater, even when it’s difficult. It can only bring siyata d’Shmaya

On the other hand, when one has the opposite quality, and succumbs to an ayin ra, the Mishnah in Avos (2:11) says, “Ayin ra’ah… motzi’in es ha’adam min ha’olam.”

The meforshim explain that ayin ra’ah means one cannot stand by and watch as someone else has it better than him. He wants it too! The end result is that he won’t be able to carry on in this world.

As the midrash attests, Korach fell into the machlokes since he had an ayin ra’ah. He did not fargin Elitzafon for being appointed as nasi or Aharon Hakohen for becoming the kohen gadol, and that is what lured him into the entire dispute.

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Appeals Court Rejects State Effort To Close Six Local Yeshivos

A ruling handed down last week brings good news for six Boro Park yeshivas that were defined as “non-schools” by the state, with an appeals court ruling that the New York State Education Department lacked the authority to make that decision.

As previously reported in The Boro Park View, NYSED sent a letter to parents at the schools informing them that their children’s special education services were being discontinued as of June 30. According to the letter, because the yeshivas in question no longer met state educational requirements, parents would have to enroll them in a different school, with new IEPs to be developed for their children.

While the appeals court did not overturn the appellate court’s previous ruling, it did make clear that NYSED does not have the power to close schools. The ruling also stated that parents have the right to supplement the education their children receive in school to meet state requirements, and that NYSED overstepped its bounds when it told parents that they needed to place them in an alternate school or program.

The decision comes as a victory for Parents for Education and Religious Liberty in Schools, also known as PEARLS, which has been battling the state’s effort to wrest control of schooling decisions from parents’ hands and into their own. A statement released by PEARLS on June 18 thanked both Torah Umesorah and Agudath Israel for joining with them in their legal battle against the state, and called on Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Department of Education to inform the parents involved that their children will continue to receive services at their current schools.

“We hope that the State Education Department and the Department of Education will now do the right thing,” said PEARLS in a statement. “If they don’t, we will continue to fight for our mosdos and our mesorah.”

Eichenstein and Sutton Join Forces To Pass Erev Shabbos Sanitation Bill

Residents of the five boroughs who have Shabbos trash pickups can breathe a sigh of relief, with the state legislature passing a bill that would prohibit the sanitation department from fining them for placing their garbage at the curb on Friday afternoons.

As previously reported in The Boro Park View, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein took the New York City Department of Sanitation to task for refusing to consider the religious needs of those who are shomer Shabbos. A law passed by the city last year to curtail rat activity gave the DOT the right to ticket anyone who placed their trash at the curb before 8 p.m., a significant problem for Jewish city residents who have their garbage collected on Shabbos, and now found themselves facing fines that ranged from $50 to $300.

Eichenstein introduced legislation in the Assembly in January that would allow trash to be placed at the curb at 3 p.m. on Fridays, with a companion Senate bill introduced by newly elected State Senator Sam Sutton. The bill passed the Senate on June 9 and cleared the Assembly on June 13, and is awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature to become law.

“This important legislation will ensure that New Yorkers do not have to choose between their religious beliefs and avoiding a ticket, and will also prevent residents from being unfairly targeted simply because they observe Shabbos,” said Eichenstein.

Sutton noted that the bill was a matter of common sense, and showed respect for the diverse needs of the city’s population.

“No one should have to choose between adhering to their faith or facing a sanitation fine,” said Sutton. “This bill ensures that our city’s policies are inclusive and considerate of all residents’ beliefs. It’s a small change with a big positive impact, making life a little easier for countless individuals and families across our city.”

Poll: Lawler a Bigger Threat to Hochul Than Stefanik

New Yorkers may have been focused on primary elections this week, but a new poll that is looking ahead to the 2026 gubernatorial race had some good news for Congressman Mike Lawler.

when put up against Lawler. The poll did not indicate who would emerge victorious in a primary if Lawler were to face off against Stefanik.

While Lawler’s office declined to comment on the poll, the Stefanik team dismissed its findings, which had Lawler even with Stefanik on her home turf, which encompasses a large swath of upstate New York. Stefanik campaign advisor Alex deGrasse described Stefanik as the only candidate capable of ending what he called “the tyranny of Kathy Hochul.”

Neither Stefanik nor Lawler have officially thrown their hat into the gubernatorial ring yet, but the poll’s findings are still significant, said Harper Polling’s Brock McCleary. While New York has long voted staunchly Democratic, Hochul is clearly vulnerable.

“Hochul is a very unpopular incumbent — as unpopular as an incumbent can get,” said McCleary.

Mincha Area Opening Indoors Off Thruway’s Spring Valley Exit

Lawler has been vocal in his criticism of Governor Kathy Hochul, although the media has been highlighting Representative Elise Stefanik as the Republican most likely to run in the 2026 race to Albany. But according to the New York Post, a new poll said that Lawler posed a bigger threat to Hochul than Stefanik. The poll showed that the governor led Stefanik by a margin of 50.1% to 38.8% in initial ballots, and by 46% to 42.6% after voters were informed of both candidate’s records. Comparatively, Hochul led Lawler by margins of 48% to 41% on initial balloting, and by 44% to 43.4% after being informed of their records.

In the Hudson Valley, the poll showed Hochul ahead of Ste fanik by thirteen points, her lead shrinking to just five points

After months of meetings and preparations, the seasonal Mincha Area will be opening on June 26, and for the first time ever, will be located indoors.

Having been forced to relocate from its long-time location after renovations were made at the Sloatsburg rest stop on the New York State Thruway, the Mincha Area will be set up inside The Marketplace, located off Thruway Exit 14 in Spring Valley. The mall is also home to Bingo, Target, clothing stores and kosher eateries, with Tesla superchargers currently being installed at the shopping center, though their completion date remains undetermined as of this writing.

The tens of thousands of travelers who are expected to avail themselves of the opportunity to stop to catch a minyan on their way up to the Catskills will be able to enjoy davening in an air-conditioned space without having to worry about heat, humidity or heavy summer rains.

Located near the mall’s first entrance, the Mincha Area will be open each Thursday night from now through August 28.

“We are tremendously grateful to the many people who gave us the ability to set up the Mincha Area at this convenient location this year,” said community activist and law enforcement liaison Rabbi Abe Friedman. “We look forward to provid-

Senate Passes Permanent School Choice Bill

There was good news for yeshivas last week, and hope looms large that the federal government is one step closer to approving school choice funding.

The Senate Finance Committee released its text of President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, which included a permanent $4 billion annual tax credit that will grant scholarships for children in grades K through 12 that can be used for private school tuition, as well as other educational expenses. The Senate bill goes one step further than the initial version previously approved by the House of Representatives, which only allowed for four years of tax credits, and also included important improvements that will benefit the yeshiva community.

Agudath Israel of America credited Senators Bill Cassidy, Ted Cruz and Tim Scott for their efforts to ensure the bill’s passage, describing them as “school champions.”

“School choice is here to stay,” said New Jersey Assemblyman and Agudath Israel of America’s Director of Federal Education Affairs Rabbi Avi Schnall. “The proposed Educational Choice for Children Act will soon allow students in all 50 states to benefit from choosing the education setting that best meets their needs.”

The Big Beautiful Bill has been sent back to the House for its review, with the Agudah urging members of Congress to accept these changes and further enhance them to offer even more benefits to students and their families.

Snacks and Drinks Now Allowed at Polling Sites as Hochul Repeals Obscure Law

With a heat wave hitting New York State just in time for primary day, Governor Kathy Hochul repealed a long-standing law that few even knew existed, which made providing refreshments to voters at polling sites a criminal offense.

New York State Election Law Section 17-140 prohibited the distribution of items including meat, drinks, refreshments, tobacco or any other provision to voters waiting to cast their ballots, unless their value is less than one dollar. While the law was aimed to prevent anyone from using inducements to draw people to polling sites, not being able to give out water during a heat wave would keep people away from voting sites, said Hochul.

“Our democracy works best when every eligible voter has a chance to cast their ballot,” said the governor. “Providing water to voters waiting in line is a commonsense way to ensure New Yorkers have an easy, safe and secure experience in the voting booth. I’m committing to protecting the right to vote for all eligible New Yorkers.”

Those thoughts were echoed by Senator Zellnor Myrie who noted, “Voting is a civil right, not an endurance contest.”

Chaverim Rescues Credit Card Reader From Storm Drain

Demonstrating once again that its determination knows no bounds, a Chaverim member descended into a storm drain to rescue a credit card reader that had tumbled down into its depths.

The Boro Park Scoop reported that the credit card reader had accidentally fallen into a storm drain at 12th Avenue and 47th Street last Wednesday. Knowing that the reader contained thousands of dollars in unbatched funds, its owner contacted Chaverim for assistance.

It took just under 20 minutes for a Chaverim member to get down to the bottom of the storm drain and to fish through the mud and dirty water to retrieve the fallen object and to return it to its grateful owner. It is unclear if the credit card reader survived its descent into the drain and its brief stay in its murky waters.

U.S. Takes Out Key Iranian Nuclear Sites in Surprise Strike

The United States military unleashed a powerful strike on Iran last Shabbos, taking the unprecedented step of unleashing more than a dozen bombs on major Iranian nuclear sites in a surprise attack that left jaws dropping all over the world.

Iran has been rumored to be nearing the finish line in its efforts to create a nuclear bomb, a chilling reality for its sworn enemies, with the United States near the top of that list. Significant strides have been made since June 13 in the effort to limit Iran’s nuclear capabilities, with Israel destroying nuclear sites and eliminating top scientists and military commanders. Still, fears loomed large, particularly with Iran’s Fordow nuclear fuel enrichment plant buried over 200 feet below a mountain, keeping it safe from conventional attacks.

Iran has long maintained that its nuclear program, whose main plants were located in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan,

were being used for peaceful purposes only. According to The Guardian, U.S. intelligence agencies had concluded that Iran was not actively building a bomb, but with its hatred for the United States clearly evident, the idea of Iran possessing components that could be quickly turned into a deadly nuclear weapon has been extremely troubling.

While Natanz has been Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility, Fordow’s underground presence has long been a concern, with the only known threat to its existence the GBU 57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a missile more commonly known as the bunker-buster. Weighing in at 30,000 pounds apiece, the MOP’s mass and force allow it to burrow through rock before exploding and destroying its targets. But given their size and weight, the B-2 stealth bomber is the only aircraft that can carry bunker busters, with the United States the only country to possess that particular aircraft.

After days of evasion and noncommittal answers when

asked if it would get involved in the effort to halt Iran’s nuclear program, the United States struck quickly and stealthily on the morning of June 21, sending seven B-2 bombers out from a Missouri air force base. As the planes made their eighteenhour trip to Iran, refueling in mid-air, multiple decoys and other distractive tactics were used to ensure that they made it undetected to their targets. The first bunker busters were unleashed on Fordow at 6:40 p.m. EST, with a total of fourteen dropped on Fordow and Natanz. Further south, missiles were fired from U.S. submarines at Isfahan, reportedly hitting their targets as well. Miraculously, all the B-2 bombers returned to Missouri safely without facing any enemy fire.

A total of 125 planes were used in the mission, known as Operation Midnight Hammer, and by the time Shabbos had ended, the damage had already been done. The mission marked the first time that these bunker-busters had ever been used, and according to Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan

Caine, “It was the largest operational strike in U.S. history.”

While overhead shots now show craters in the area above the Fordow nuclear facility, the exact extent of the damage wrought there is not known at this time. While Iran has said that its nuclear program will continue as before, President Donald Trump described Iran’s three key nuclear facilities as being “completely and totally obliterated.”

Speaking in a four-minute address hours after the attack took place, Trump explained the critical need to prevent a nuclear threat from “the world’s number-one state sponsor of terror.” Trump spoke concisely and forcefully, even noting that if peace could not prevail in Iran, further precise strikes could be ordered. But perhaps his most powerful words came near the end of his speech when he expressed his gratitude for Operation Midnight Hammer’s success.

“I want to just thank everybody, and in particular G-d,” said Trump. “I want to just say we love you G-d.”

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Roiza’s fall forces Kaily to cancel her shidduch meeting.

chapter THIRTY-FIVE

One week ago, in her excited naiveté, Perela had thought business class tickets were the greatest waste of money. Now, fourteen hours (with two more to go) into the second leg of the flight home, she thanked Tziri from the bottom of her heart – silently. She couldn’t exactly tell Tziri, Thanks for these seats. It’s lovely having a couple of feet between the two of us!

She couldn’t thank Tziri aloud, that much she knew. But there were so many things she didn’t know. Like, what now? Where was she headed?

Why was her brain a muddled mess of thoughts too deep for her liking?

She needed something to chew. There was nothing like physically chewing while chewing over thoughts.

Perela removed her new Valentino carryon from the overhead compartment. The instinctive thrill of pleasure when she smelled the new leather disgusted her.

As part of their shopping spree yesterday, Tziri had taken her to an old Chinese acquaintance. He had an entire, legitimate storefront full of items that were so junky, they wouldn’t make it home. But as soon as he spotted Tao and Tziri, his entire manner changed. He and Tao silently communicated, and then he ushered them into the store, which was located behind a wall and down a staircase. There, he showed them an entire load of goods such as this set of suitcases.

Perela had been terrified of being held hostage, but Tziri was totally at ease as she examined the Cartier watches. When they reached this set of luggage, Tziri almost

hugged her. She pointed to each of the identifying markers with obvious glee, “Even if it’s not genuine, no one will be able to tell the difference!”

So she’d accomplished one goal of her trip. She replaced her suitcase.

But why the thrill?

A week with Tziri had given Perela a glimpse of where endless materialism would lead her. Would she also need a Louis Vuitton set in a few years? Would she come to view Ezriel as an ATM machine and her kids as nothing more than props in her life?

My poor kids. Poor Ezriel. Would she be caught in this vortex of endless, insatiable needs when really, the longer she spent with Tziri, the more disgusted she felt by the chase? Was she the only woman who was so torn inside?

Perela removed a soggy, crumbled Danish and some candy, zipped the carryon closed again and hoisted it back into the overhead compartment.

“Nice bag,” Tziri said casually.

Perela said nothing. All day yesterday, Tziri had kept dropping such comments, and Perela knew that Tziri had picked up on her sudden aloofness and wanted to remind Perela of all the benefits that came with her friendship.

“Ahh! We’re almost home!” Perela said finally with false cheer, just to fill some of the silence that had settled heavily between the two seats.

Tziri nodded. “Yeah, I can’t wait to be back at the store tomorrow. I want to plan where we’ll put all the merchandise next season, and start talking to clients about the new items we have to offer. I can’t wait! And… we hardly lose time at all! It’s funny each time again. We travel a full day, and lose less than a half day!”

Perela tuned her out. For one, she was not going to work tomorrow. Or the day after.

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THE CASCADE OF GUILT CONTINUED. IT WASN’T VERY NICE OF HER TO IGNORE TZIRI LIKE THAT. AFTER ALL, SHE’D GIFTED HER WITH A MEMORABLE WEEK, IF NOTHING ELSE

Maybe never.

For her, the word home triggered excitement and dread.

She couldn’t wait to scoop up Yanky for her kids to unwrap their gifts.Her heart ached physically from homesickness.

But for how long? She’d learned some tough lessons, but was she ready and thrilled to don a house top and slinky skirt — minus the makeup — and slip straight into the kitchen for the rest of her life?

Perela shifted in her seat and took another bite.

The cascade of guilt continued. It wasn’t very nice of her to ignore Tziri like that. After all, she’d gifted her with a memorable week, if nothing else. But Tziri was the physical face of all her struggles, and it was hard to talk to her.

Perela had been decidedly cool all of Shabbos. On Motzei Shabbos, Tziri had called Tao before Havdalah, causing a significant temperature drop between the two of them. Tziri had gotten her stupid deal close to midnight, and they’d missed a gala melaveh malka at the Chabad house.

The touring and shopping on Sunday had been a pleasant distraction.

“What are you thinking about?” Tziri asked now.

“About the gown, of course,” Perela answered glibly.

Tziri’s face lit up. “Yes! Now that’s something worth thinking about! I still can’t believe it. In all my years, I never saw such a perfect imitation. A Zimmerman beauty for two hundred bucks! Can you imagine your sister’s face when she sees it?”

The gown was another magnificent deal struck in one of the markets in Guangzhou. As soon as Perela had spotted the gown, she knew it would be perfect for Kaily. The delicate beading around the neck, the fine raw silk fabric, and all those seams; it looked like it had been custom designed for her sister.

She knew how badly Kaily needed

a new gown for Sruly’s wedding. She also knew Kaily wasn’t buying one.

Spontaneously, she removed a little pad from her handbag and penned a note.

Dear Kaily,

For being my big sister and role model. Your care for Mommy is something we can never thank you for. May our family only share simchas.

Love, Perela

She stuck it into her pocket.

She willed the plane to speed up. She couldn’t wait to see her sister’s face. Her mother’s face. Maybe she would even stop by that very night.

* * * * *

Hatzolah rushed them all into an ER cubicle seconds after arrival. As promised, the trauma team was waiting, and Kaily quickly relayed to the doctors all the details she knew. At the same time, transport arrived, and Eli accompanied her mother to the radiology suite where she had an X-ray and CT scan in record time.

Kaily knew the speed of service was not a good sign. It only heightened her fears.

It took a little while for the doctor to meet with them after all the tests were done, which Kaily hoped was a good sign. When the curtain finally parted, she and Eli sat up.

The Indian resident she’d met before greeted her. He quickly examined Roiza, who was sleeping. “There’s good news and bad news. Which one first?”

Kaily had no strength for games, so Eli said, “The good news, please.”

“So, no broken bones. Your mother’s wrist and ankle are both sprained, and with her condition, it will take a while to recover.”

“So that’s the good news?” Kaily couldn’t help asking. Long recovery with lots of pain… not her idea of good news.

The doctor nodded.

“Now for the bad news… she has

KAILY NODDED. SHE KNEW THE DRILL. IT HAD BEEN HER LIFE ALL SUMMER. YIDDY CLAIMING WORK, ELI BUSY WITH CHUNI, PERELA BUSY WITH, WELL, PERELA

quite a major concussion. Plus, there’s a small brain bleed in the frontal lobe.”

“What does that mean? Is any of the damage… permanent? Will she recover?”

“Yes. She’ll likely recover,” the doctor assured them. “It may take some time, though. For now, you can expect confusion, weakness and extreme fatigue.” He handed them a stack of papers. “You can read up on concussions here. As for the brain bleed, she’ll need to be admitted until that clears up. About three to four days. The doctors in Neurology will let you know what to expect.”

So her mother was being admitted. Her life was on hold again — or maybe still. Sruly was getting married in five weeks, and he was coming home for Shabbos. She tried not to think about where she was supposed to be now.

If you were supposed to be there, you would’ve been there. It obviously wasn’t bashert.

“We’ll let you know as soon as there’s a bed available in Neurology,” the doctor said before leaving.

Kaily knew what that meant. It was a euphemism for “many hours.”

“Kaily,” Eli said as soon as the doctor left, “as soon as she’s settled, I have to leave. Blimy needs me in the morning. There’s no way she can manage sending off the kids and Chuni at once.” His tone was so apologetic, she felt bad.

Kaily nodded. She knew the drill. It had been her life all summer. Yiddy claiming work, Eli busy with Chuni, Perela busy with, well, Perela.

Suddenly, she was so angry at her sister.

“Perela doesn’t even know,” she hissed. “Typical. Typical Perela to fly back from China while we’re in the hospital with Ma. The only person she cares about is herself!”

Eli looked mildly shocked at her outburst. “It’s not like she travels every day. Everyone’s entitled once in a while.”

Everyone except me.

“Once in a while?” she asked scathingly. “Every time I ask her for a favor, she leaves me feeling like the one using her.”

Eli lowered his eyes to his sefer

They sat silently until a nurse poked her head in. “The doctor asked for a list of meds your mother takes. He also wants whatever records you have. Did you bring those along?”

They hadn’t. She’d literally brought just herself — dressed in her Shabbos clothes.

Kaily shook her head. “I guess one of us can go home to get everything.”

She looked at Eli for confirmation. It was close to eleven o’clock by now, and she felt bad he would have to go to the house and then travel back, all in one night. But what other choice was there?

“Look, we don’t have much of a choice,” he said, echoing her thoughts. “Write a list of things we need, and I’ll go.”

Kaily scribbled a list and handed it to him. “Oh, wait! Also her hand cream and lip balm. She gets so dry in the hospital.”

Eli raised his hands. “I don’t even know what those things are.”

He would never get it right.

“I guess I’ll go, then,” Kaily said tiredly already dialing a taxi. “Anyway, I should change. But if anything happens here, call me immediately,” she warned.

The taxi had barely pulled out whel Eli called.

“Mommy suddenly started talking gibberish. She keeps asking about you. She sounds really insistent. Keeps saying it’s very important. Something about a necklace… Kaily, necklace, Kaily, necklace… I hope she isn’t hallucinating.”

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Laffas are fun, filling and versatile. These flavorpacked meals are sure to satisfy one and all.

CLASSIC LAFFA

You can always buy ready-made laffas, but it’s just so satisfying — when the time permits — to create your own. The taste and texture can’t compare to that of store-bought versions.

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups warm water

3 tsp. instant dry yeast

2½ tsp. sugar

4 cups Wondermills flour

1½ tsp. kosher salt

Oil (for the work surface and greasing the grill pan)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a mixer with a hook attachment, knead all ingredients for the dough on low speed for about 10 to 12 minutes, until a dough forms.

2. Remove dough from the bowl, and place on a lightly oiled work surface.

3. Divide the dough into 6 to 8 equal pieces weighing about 4 to 5 ounces each.

4. Shape the pieces into balls, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover for 30 minutes.

5. After 30 minutes, heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet on the stove on high heat until smoking hot.

6. Using your hands, roll out a piece of dough to a laffa shape. Be mindful not to roll out the pieces too much as it will stretch some more when you pick it up to place it in the pan.

7. Spray the pan with some olive oil, and carefully place the flattened piece of dough into the hot pan. Flip after 2 minutes, and let it grill for another 2 minutes on the other side.

8. Repeat with remaining laffas, spraying the pan between each one.

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK LAFFAS WITH CHIMICHURRI

The fresh herby chimichurri with barely a hint of a kick brings this flavorful dish up a notch or two.

INGREDIENTS

6–8 laffas

1½ lb. New York strip steak

SAUCE

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 tsp. oregano

¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

½ tsp. kosher salt

⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 T. red wine vinegar

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

GRILLING VEGETABLE SUGGESTIONS

1 small zucchini, cut into sticks

Handful of mushrooms

Handful of sweet mini peppers

DIRECTIONS

1. To prepare sauce, in a food processor, combine parsley, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.

2. Add the red wine vinegar, and pulse a few times to combine.

3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and add the olive oil. Combine well.

4. Reserve a quarter of the sauce to drizzle over the laffa.

5. Marinate the meat and veggies in the sauce for a half hour.

6. Grill on high heat for 4 minutes per side with the lid closed.

7. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before cutting into pieces.

8. Spoon some of the reserved sauce onto each laffa, and top with the grilled meat and veggies.

SUMMERY GRILLED CHICKEN LAFFAS

The peach salad in this recipe will take your taste buds on a fun ride. An absolute must-try.

INGREDIENTS

6–8 laffas

2 lb. chicken cutlets

3–4 large fresh peaches

2 cucumbers

4 purplette (mini) onions

½ cup sandwich slices hot peppers

½ tsp. apple cider vinegar

Generous squeeze of lime juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

SaladMate Lite Basil Pesto Vinaigrette

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice each chicken cutlet in half widthwise, and season with salt and pepper.

2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.

3. Cut chicken into strips.

4. To prepare the salad, dice the peaches. Slice the cucumbers and onions into half circles. In a bowl, combine the salad ingredients.

5. To assemble, place some salad onto each laffa, top with grilled cutlets strips, and drizzle some SaladMate dressing over it.

SHAWARMA LAFFAS

An easy breezy summer meal.

INGREDIENTS

6–8 laffas

1½–2 lb. dark cutlet strips

2 T. Pereg shawarma spice

1 tsp. salt

½ cup olive oil

1 onion, sauteed

Vegetables of your choice, for serving

Chummus, for assembly

Techina, for assembly

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, mix together the shawarma spice, salt and olive oil.

2. Add the cutlets, and let it marinate for a half hour.

3. Grill on medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side. Remove from the grill, and top with sauteed onions.

4. To assemble, spoon some of your favorite chummus onto each laffa, and top with the shawarma and your preferred veggies. Drizzle some techina, and roll it up.

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If it would be possible to build a city on exaggerated superlatives, then that city would be Dubai. Nothing is small or understated in this city that went from fishing huts to the world’s most luxurious destination seemingly overnight. In Dubai, everything is bigger, shinier and more expensive than anywhere else, and to live modestly is simply not a concept that a Dubai resident can understand.

From the world’s tallest skyscraper to the world’s largest shopping mall, Dubai boasts quite a few Guinness World Records. They’ve got bragging rights to many “world’s largests”: world’s tallest skyscraper, world’s deepest pool, world’s largest fountain, and the dubious distinction of the world’s largest frame (the Dubai Frame, 492 feet, 10 inches tall).

Dubai has even broken with the Arab world’s longterm discrimination against Jews. Some Arab countries have long had an official policy of banning obviously looking Jews or anyone with Israeli passports from their countries. Dubai, in contrast, has for many years been home to a small but vibrant Jewish community, who mostly lived under the radar while conducting business in Dubai. But since the Abraham Accords (a peace agreement facilitated by President Trump during his first term that normalized relations between Israel and a number of Arab countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco), Jews from all over the world have been flocking to this tourist haven, with access to everything a Jew needs, from kosher food to minyanim.

How did a city, which just a few generations ago was a quiet fishing village, roar to the top of the world in power, wealth and tourism dollars?

Liquid Gold: The Lifeblood of a Luxury Economy

Dubai is not actually a country. It’s one of seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located on the Arabian Peninsula, on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Until the 1950s, it was a quiet port city whose economy depended on fishing and pearl diving.

Then, in 1966, they struck gold. Liquid gold.

hotels such as the Burj al Arab, which calls itself a seven-star hotel for its over-the-top opulence — even though the hotel industry officially only recognizes up to five stars. In the world of finance, Dubai has become a major hub in the Middle East by implementing policies that are favorable to foreign investors.

Most of Dubai’s action occurs indoors, as the heat can reach a blistering 120 degrees during the summer months. Its yearround residents are smart enough to avoid the streets altogether, moving from their air conditioned luxury cars to the city’s lavish air-conditioned malls, and retiring during the hottest time of the day for their afternoon nap. In this desert city of hyperbole, one can even go skiing, although not a single

The irony was that nobody had been looking for oil in the first place. The Emirati rulers had turned to foreign companies to drill for what they thought the desert country needed most: water. But instead of finding water, they found oil. Lots and lots of oil. So much oil, in fact, that they soon became one of the biggest exporters of oil to an industrialized world hungry for oil to power its automobiles and machinery.

Early in its oil discovery heyday, Dubai’s rulers made a wise decision that would influence the country’s direction for the next few decades and cement its role as a world leader in finance and tourism. Instead of building an economy solely reliant on oil, Dubai diversified its economy through investing oil dollars in other sectors such as tourism and hospitality, real estate and finance. Dubai is in a constant state of construction, and its skyscrapers are among the tallest in the world. One of these is the world’s tallest, the Burj Khalifa, which soars to 2,722 feet (just over half a mile!). They have also built world-class luxury

snowflake has ever fallen in Dubai. In Mall of the Emirates (one of the world’s largest), you can try your skill on the slopes at Ski Dubai, the world’s largest indoor ski resort, where temperatures are maintained at freezing point throughout the year.

There is very little in Dubai that is original and natural. It’s probably the most artificial city in the world. The government has carved a brilliant, high tech city straight out of the desert sands. Canals are cut into the ground, all the better to showcase brightly lit fountains that pulsate to the beat of music. Similarly, lush beds of flowers are replanted every year, since the desert heat is too punishing for even the hardiest flowers to survive for too long. It’s a man-made city, paid for by the liquid gold found in the earth, and developed by an emirate that has shrewdly invested in the city’s future.

The Jewish Traveler in Dubai

Mimi T.*, who is a partner in a fashion company, says that Dubai has been one of the most fascinating trips she has ever taken.

“First of all, it was the cleanest city I’ve ever seen,” she says. “There is not a speck of trash on the streets, and litterers are heavily fined. The people were extremely welcoming and friendly, even though we looked very obviously like frum Jews.”

“Anyone Jewish in Dubai will end up at Chabad,” Mimi says. “They host enormous, beautifully presented Shabbos seudos, often serving up to a

There is very little in Dubai that is original and natural. It’s probably the most artificial city in the world

thousand people at a time. When my husband and I were there, there were over 700 guests. They told us that that was nothing, and the week before they had hosted 1,200.”

Since arriving in 2014, Rabbi Levi Duchman has been the resident chief rabbi for both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He heads the UAE’s first official kashrus organization, secures permits to allow Yidden to daven together, and hosts thousands of Jewish and Israeli travelers. He has established close ties with influential Emiratis and enjoys a great relationship with government officials. He has also established a Jewish school for the children of Israeli expats and built mikvaos

Although Jews say that they feel very comfortable in Dubai, most still prefer to avoid ostentatious displays and stay mainly

under the radar. If this was true in the past, then it is all the more so after the horrific events of October 7, and the outpouring of worldwide antisemitism in its aftermath. Earlier this year, the tragic murder of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan, a Chabad rabbi in Dubai, underscored that Jews still have reason to remain cautious. This is despite the fact that the UAE was swift to act, quickly arresting three Uzbek nationals and executing them for the murder.

“I felt safer on the streets of Dubai than on the streets of New York,” Mimi remarks. “There is practically no crime, and homelessness is nonexistent. Since Dubai was built out of nothing, everyone is there for a purpose. People are either there for business, or have a job servicing the population. There is no such thing as people simply loitering around with nothing to do, and that contributes to the low crime rate.”

The Other Side of Paradise

If Dubai seems like a paradise on earth, it may be because their tourism apparatus has cleverly marketed it as such. Dubai may be a paradise for wealthy businessmen or lei-

surely travelers, but what about the people who make the city run? What kind of paradise does Dubai offer to the cleaners who keep the streets spotless and the construction workers who hang from the city’s thousand-foot cranes?

My first inkling that all that glittered in Dubai was not gold was established in a short Uber ride I once caught in Chicago. The Pakistani driver told me he came to America after working for a few years in Dubai. “Even though we’re also Muslim, they treat us like dogs. If you are not

Although Jews say that they feel very comfortable in Dubai, most still prefer to avoid ostentatious displays and stay mainly under the radar

Arab (Pakistanis are non-Arab Muslims) or a white businessman, then in Dubai you are nothing. Everything is there for the tourists and the foreign investors; the workers from Pakistan and India are paid barely enough to survive, but we are the ones who have built the city.”

People who move to Dubai from Western countries love living the high life, since in Dubai every household, even what would be considered a middle-class one elsewhere, employs a staff of nannies, housekeepers and drivers. But the reality for those domestic workers can be quite different from the glittering promises they get from recruiters who come to their villages in India, the Philippines or Africa. Although officially there are labor laws to protect workers, it is considered completely normal for employers to confiscate their employees’ passports and hold them for “safekeeping,” and many pay far lower wages than what they had originally promised to pay. This creates a system of quasi-slavery, where foreign workers are essentially trapped in a country where they do not speak the language and find it very hard to earn enough money to make their way back home.

In recent years, ever cognizant of their image on the world stage, the UAE has begun enacting and enforcing new labor reforms. These laws were intended to modernize employment practices and protect workers from employer abuse.

Employers are now obligated to give more time off and provide their workers with decent accommodations, along with stricter penalties for violations.

Beyond the Burj

Dubai continues to invest heavily in its infrastructure and technology. Work has started on the Dubai Metro Blue line, a $5 billion transportation network, and Dubai has recently invested $190 million dollars in new bridges. They continue to invest in cutting-edge projects, with a specific focus on technology that makes the arid desert more livable, such as massive desalination plants, vertical farms and solar energy. The enormous 4,000-acre Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is expected to generate enough solar energy by 2030 to power 800,000 homes.

For tourists, Dubai offers an unparalleled slew of attractions. Most prominent of all is the Burj Khalifa, currently the tallest building in the world. For those who don’t suffer from vertigo, you can ride one of their 57 elevators to the top, at a speed of 32 feet per second, to the observation deck on the 148th floor. The deck offers a breathtaking view of the glittering city, with its iconic skyscrapers, canals and waterfront. For the even more intrepid, daredevils can literally walk on the edge of the building’s outdoor terrace at a height of over 700 feet, while suspended from safety harnesses.

An experience you can’t miss, says Mimi, is the Kosher Desert Safari. As the day winds down and the weather cools, guests are whisked off to a breathtaking desert camp. There, the visitors can ride on camels, enjoy the beautiful desert scenery, and partake in a luscious kosher barbecue.

Dubai has perfected the art of creating something out of nothing. The Palm Jumeirah is an archipelago of man-made islands in the shape of a palm tree, artificially built out of a staggering 94 million cubic meters of sand dredged up from the ocean floor. It is now home to a network of upper class villas, and the crown jewel at the the top of the “palm tree” is the luxury Atlantis Hotel.

The last word in luxury in Dubai is the Burj al Arab hotel. Pronounced the “world’s first seven-star hotel,” the cheapest room will set you back at least $1,500 per night, with the

The United Arab Emirates is only 53 years old.

The Dubai weekend is officially two and a half days long, from Friday noon until Sunday night.

There are nearly ten times more foreigners in Dubai than locals

In 1965, the population of the Emirates was 150,000. It now stands at over 10 million. That’s one of the highest population growths in the world!

There is no personal income tax in Dubai.

The Dubai police drive what are probably the fanciest police cars in the world: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and even one Aston Martin.

Every year, at least ten skyscrapers are built in Dubai

It hardly ever rains in Dubai, and they typically get less than 4 inches of rain per year. Rainfall is a big deal in Dubai, and when it rains, the city is practically paralyzed.

Dubai has some ATM’s that dispense gold.

Emiratis love to show off their wealth, and one of the ways they do so is by paying for an exclusive license plate number. The most expensive license plate was auctioned off for $15 million and features

a simple “7.” (It’s all for a good cause; the proceeds of the auction go for charity.)

Dubai is sometimes called the crane capital of the world, because it has nearly 25% of the world’s cranes in operation.

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If all that luxury is not enough for you, then the hotel also offers a “pillow menu” with a choice of seventeen different pillows to ensure the sweetest dreams

most expensive suite going for a cool $24,000. The two-story Royal Suite gives you quite a bang for your buck, with its own private elevator, your very own butler for the duration of your stay, and a gold-plated shower (an absolute necessity). The building has become an iconic part of Dubai’s skyline. At 1,053 feet, it was the world’s tallest hotel when it was built, and its famously curved shape was built to echo the shape of a dhow, a traditional Arab sailing boat. If all that luxury is not enough for you, then the hotel also offers a “pillow menu” with a choice of seventeen different pillows to ensure the sweetest dreams.

The Future of Dubai

Dubai is a city at the crossroads between the old and the new, bridging old traditions and modern technology. They have managed to mostly hold on to their traditional values while embracing modern technology and Western investment. Dubai is constantly working to upgrade its offerings and secure its place as the prime destination for investors and tourists.

What does the future hold for Dubai? Can they remain open to the West while holding on to their heritage? Can they maintain their place as the luxury playground of the entire world? Can they really create a utopian society where everyone can enjoy endless pleasures and opportunities?

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The city of Dubai is that competitive kid in the class with all the glittery stuff, boasting about his fancy new watch, his huge jawbreaker or oversized soda cans. Titleowner of the tallest buildings, the largest fountains and dozens of other entries in the Guinness World Records, Dubai holds the world record for breaking world records.

Dubai dazzles its visitors, creating a new spectacle to ogle at as soon as the old one gets old. And it sure is attractive! Dubai has millions of tourists every year who come to gawk at its unique sights and enjoy its thrills.

Here’s a glimpse of what it is like to experience the marvels of Dubai.

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UP, UP AND AWAY:

Dubai Airport

Landing in Dubai Airport brings you straight into a world of records. Watching the teeming crowds of tourists, you’ll be sure that it’s the busiest airport you’ve ever seen — and indeed, it is! Dubai Airport has held the record for the world’s busiest airport for years, with well over 60 million visitors in 2024.

With all that traffic, it’s good to know that the airport in Dubai is also the second-largest building in the world by floor space. So there’s plenty of legroom, shopping spaces and even an indoor garden so that no visitor to Dubai is bored, even for a moment.

Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is your worst nightmare if you’re afraid of heights. Holding the world record for the tallest freestanding structure around, it’s the building closest to the sky. Despite many worldwide attempts and promises to build a building bigger than the Burj Khalifa, the towering skyscraper has kept its lofty title since its opening in 2010.

To reach the 124th floor of the building, you’ll be invited to try the world’s fastest elevator, which zooms up those 124 floors in 60 seconds. The elevator travels at 22 miles per hour and has been described as an experience of its own.

Easily the most famous attraction of the city, the Burj Khalifa is unmissable in the Dubai skyline, towering above the other skyscrapers at its dizzying height of 2,722 feet. That’s almost half a mile high!

WAY UP THERE:

Burj ObservationKhalifa’s Deck

If you’re visiting the world’s tallest tower, you definitely want to experience the thrill of feeling literally on top of the world and getting a bird’s-eye view of attraction-dense Dubai. Luckily, the Burj Khalifa boasts the world’s highest observation deck, at 1,821 feet in the air. You’ll be so high up you’ll know why visiting the observation deck is called a “journey into the clouds.”

BLOOMING BEAUTY:

Dubai Miracle Gardens

Eye-popping color is everywhere you look in Dubai’s Miracle Gardens, home to over 150 million flowers in full bloom. This is not just another flower garden; it’s Dubai’s flower garden, which means — you guessed it — that it’s the largest flower garden in the world. Aside from its record-breaking size, the flower garden holds another two world records. The first is the world’s longest flower wall, at almost a half a mile long, which is full of an assortment of colorful flowers. The second is a huge Mickey Mouse replica created completely from flora that holds the proud title of being the tallest topiary art in the world. It towers over its visitors at almost 30 feet high!

EYING THE CITY:

Ain Dubai

Crane your neck; can you see that topmost car of the Ain Dubai Ferris Wheel? Soaring 820 feet into the sky, you’ll definitely skip this one if you’re acrophobic. It’s another way to travel into the clouds and take in your bird’s-eye view of the city. As the world’s tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai gives you a 360-degree vantage point as you travel up and around for its 38-minute ride. Besides its unbeatable height, Ain Dubai also offers air-conditioned luxury cabins on its trip through the Dubai sky. Some of its cabins are fully outfitted to host parties, so you might want to make your next graduation party here. Talk about reaching for the sky.

FRAME IT:

The Dubai Frame

Created out of two towers that are connected by a bridge at the top, the Dubai Frame is the largest picture frame in the world. With so many unique attractions in the city, Dubai needed another exhibition just to frame its monuments and skyline. That’s what the Dubai Frame was built to do. The nearly-500-foot-tall frame stands between the old and new parts of the city and frames both.

To keep to the theme of showcasing everything the city has to offer, visitors to the frame are treated to a tour of the past, present and future of the city. Themed exhibits inside the frame take you through Dubai’s history, its current accomplishments, and its futuristic ambitions.

Of course, you don’t want to forget to get another peek out at the city from the bridge. Enjoy your view!

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION:

The Palm Fountain

The Palm Fountain at The Pointe in Dubai is a dazzling, dancing fountain show that surpasses every other similar attraction, earning the Guinness World Record for the largest fountain in the world. At the fountain, music is piped out of speakers, and the water spraying out of these fountains dances to the beat.

Here’s where Dubai broke its own record. Until 2020, the Dubai Fountain was the biggest in the world, until the Palm Fountain came along and broke that record, at 24,000 square feet in size.

But shiny title aside, the stunning spectacle of a huge dancing fountain would get plenty of attention too.

WAY DOWN THERE:

The Dubai Aquarium

This aquarium is essentially a colossal fish tank, so colossal that it’s the largest indoor aquarium in the world, holding over 2.5 million gallons of water. That’s the Dubai Aquarium for you, located in the huge Dubai Mall.

You can get your view of sea life by walking through a 157-foot-long underwater tunnel that offers a 270-degree view. But if you’re the daring type, the Dubai Aquarium actually offers cage diving, where you get to dive right into the sea creatures’ cages and see them as close up as possible. Here’s where you can even get really close to the sharks, with three supervised shark dives offered every day in the Dubai Aquarium.

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Being just another tower in Dubai wouldn’t cut it for the Rostamani Tower. But while it can’t compete with the Burj Khalifa in height, it’s got a world record of its own. This striking building in Dubai proudly holds the title of the tallest vertical maze in the world, created by the intricate architectural design of the building’s porches. LED lights on the tower show off the maze, which change color in rhythm. And yes, the puzzles are real, created by a puzzle expert. If you’ve got the time of day, you can stand right there on the street and solve the maze. Just don’t get lost.

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The Sweetest Mirage

It sounds like a contradiction: chocolate and Dubai. One conjures images of tropical rainforests and artisanal European kitchens, the other of soaring glass towers, rolling dunes and luxurious imports. And yet, Dubai chocolate has become its own phenomenon, joining the ranks of caviar and truffles as a symbol of shpitz gashmius.

But before we go any further, let’s clear up one thing: Dubai doesn’t grow cocoa. What it does grow, however, is a taste for luxury. And in Dubai, even a pashut square of chocolate has to live up to the skyline.

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Chocolate in the Land of Gold

Dubai chocolate is not defined by yichus or mesorah, it’s defined by aspiration. Some of the most talked-about chocolate brands in the UAE are less about bean origin and more about branding; Swiss tempering techniques meet Emirati aesthetics. Local purveyors like Forrey & Galland, Vivel Patisserie and Mirzam market their goods with packaging that would look more at home at a fashion show than in a pantry.

There are gold-dusted truffles, chocolate bars laced with saffron, and camel milk bonbons (not for us) in packaging worthy of a luxury boutique. It’s chocolate as an experience, not just a snack. The focus is often as much on visual elegance as it is on taste, and shoppers browsing boutiques in Dubai Mall or City Walk will encounter chocolate displays that rival jewelry counters.

Still, despite all the sparkle, there’s often substance too. Mirzam Chocolate Makers, for example, has earned a following among serious chocolate fans for producing bean-to-bar confections using traditional methods and sourcing cocoa beans directly from growers. Their factory in Al Quoz is open to the public and doubles as a kind of culinary art exhibit, showcasing everything from tempering tables to handpainted wrappers. They offer public tours, tastings, and even limited-edition bars infused with regional flavors like cardamom or za’atar (or perhaps even cholent, if you pull the right strings).

A Scene Is Born

Like most things in Dubai, the rise of its chocolate scene happened fast. While Europe was cultivating centuries-old traditions and Latin America was developing fair-trade cooperatives, Dubai was busy building towers and malls. Then came the tourists, the culinary adventurers and the wave of international attention.

Luxury chocolate found a natural habitat here. Local producers popped up to fill the niche, combining international craftsmanship with local flair. Whether that means incorporating dates, rosewater or even fragrance-inspired flavors into their confections, Dubai’s chocolatiers figured out quickly that in a city where brunches cost

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more than plane tickets, chocolate had to be over-the-top to be taken seriously.

The city also benefited from a wave of global investment in food tourism, with Dubai aiming to be a culinary capital as much as a luxury destination. Artisan chocolate became part of that larger brand — part art exhibit, part indulgence and part status symbol.

The Bar That Started It All

Today, the term “Dubai chocolate” is used in two ways. It can refer to the larger trend of high-end chocolate emerging from the UAE — an umbrella term for the diamond-dusted bonbons, saffron-drenched squares, and 24-karat caramels that fill boutique displays. But more recently, it has also become shorthand for a specific confection: the Dubai Chocolate Bar.

Rich, visually striking, and deceptively easy to make, this bar combines chocolate with Middle Eastern staples like tahini, pistachios and silan. It has become popular in recent years through upscale cafes and word-of-mouth buzz, spreading quickly through cooking demos and trending recipe columns across the globe.

It’s also a recipe that speaks to Dubai’s approach to food in general: fusion without compromise, luxury without snobbery. With just a few ingredients, the bar delivers that wow factor — whether laid out on a simcha dessert table or tucked into a mishloach manos package.

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The bar itself doesn’t come from centuries-old tradition. Like the city it’s named for, it’s a new creation — born out of aesthetic instincts and regional flavors. Some attribute its rise to a growing appetite for Middle Eastern desserts abroad. Others credit a handful of trend-savvy chefs who realized that combining pantry basics like tahini and silan with quality chocolate could produce something visually elegant and indulgently satisfying. (Or maybe that was just what they happened to have in their kitchen at the time — my personal favorite fount of inspiration.)

Whatever its exact origin, the bar has come to represent more than just a nosh. It’s a cultural statement — a dessert that looks lavish but isn’t complicated, that nods to heritage while relentlessly pursuing the ultimate upgrade.

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Here’s our take on the Dubai Chocolate Bar, adapted to be doable with pantry basics and free of questionably kosher or hard-to-find ingredients. It’s easy enough for kids to help with, but fancy enough to serve at your next kiddush or sheva brachos.

Dubai Chocolate Slab

A healthy treat with an addictive but good-for-you caramel. Win-win.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips or bars

⅓ cup tahini (or almond butter, if preferred)

½ cup chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds or walnuts work well)

½ cup dried fruit (cranberries, apricots or dates)

2 T. silan (date syrup), maple syrup or honey

Sea salt, sesame seeds or edible rose petals for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Melt chocolate in a double boiler, or microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.

3. Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared sheet, and spread into a thick rectangle.

4. Swirl in tahini gently using a toothpick or knife.

5. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and dried fruit.

6. Drizzle silan over the top.

7. Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt or rose petals, if using.

8. Chill for at least one hour or until firm.

9. Break into shards and serve. Store refrigerated.

Dubai Meets Der Heim

What makes Dubai chocolate interesting isn’t that it tries to replicate Swiss or Belgian standards. It doesn’t. It’s that it took a product so steeped in European restraint and gave it the Gulf treatment: big, bold and unapologetic.

Some might say it’s too much. But in Dubai, too much is just the beginning. In the same way that the city reimagined malls as theme parks and brunch as entertainment, it has reimagined chocolate as something more than just food. It’s a gift, accessory, decor and indulgence all at once. (In short, to paraphrase the iconic zemer, m’ein Olam Hazeh.)

For kosher consumers, Dubai chocolate offers a glimpse into a region where kosher is gradually finding its way into the luxury culinary scene. While not all brands are certified, many can be purchased abroad with supervision, and the recipes are easy to adapt at home. The visual appeal alone makes it worth a try, especially for those looking to break out of the standard brownie-kokosh-cookie rotation.

Dubai may not have cocoa plantations, but it has plenty of chutzpah. And when it comes to dessert, apparently, that’s often more than enough.

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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Emirates made aviation history in 2008 by becoming the first airline to offer on-board showers on the Airbus A380. Think boutique hotel bathroom: full-sized shower, heated floors, luxury toiletries. Each passenger gets one session per flight, with five minutes of warm water and luxury brands of soaps included in the experience. In 2021, Emirates made headlines by launching its own wine cellar in Burgundy, France. The airline doesn’t just serve high-end wines; it buys them years in advance, sometimes while still in the barrel, and ages them in its private cellar until they’re ready to fly. At any given time, Emirates has over 6 million bottles of wine stored for future use, some of which won’t be served until 2037. Talk about in-flight service!

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Rav Shlomo Kluger, zt”l, was one of the most revered halachic authorities and prolific Torah writers of the nineteenth century. His sharpness in learning, combined with his vast Torah knowledge and deep yiras Shamayim, made him a central figure in the world of psak halacha. His sefer Ha’elef Lecha Shlomo includes over 1,000 halachic responsa and is just one of the more than 160 seforim he authored in his lifetime.

Born in 1786 in Komarow, Poland, to Rav Yehuda Aharon, the local rav, young Shlomo lost his father early and became an orphan with no home. Hashgacha led to an encounter with the Dubno Maggid, Rav Yaakov Kranz, zt”l, who saw the potential in this wandering boy and took him under his wing. The Maggid not only arranged rebbeim for him, but personally learned with him every Friday night.

Already at 22, Rav Kluger was sitting on rabbinical courts. At 36, he took his first rabbinic post in Kelokow. Eventually, he was recommended for the position of rav in Brodt. Rav Efraim Zalman Margulies, zt”l, the author of the Beis Efraim who lived in Brodt, interviewed Rav Kluger for the position and later declared Rav Kluger the only man to ever best him in learning.

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How did Flink evolve?

Fifteen years ago, we started Flink as a local delivery solution in Monsey — running forgotten tzitzis to kids at school, dropping off a bottle of liquor so a chasan and kallah could say l’chaim, things like that.

No matter how many drivers we had, it was never enough. Soon people started asking us to deliver to Brooklyn, and we figured, why not? By now we’ve shifted our focus entirely to commercial and large deliveries, servicing businesses all over.

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Can you share a memorable story?

One year, a mosad decided to skip their annual dinner and instead send gift packages to all their past donors. The message was: “We’re cutting costs this year, but please be generous and donate anyway.”

I knew this job had to go to my best driver. The deliveries were scheduled for Friday. I didn’t hear back from anyone, so I assumed everything went smoothly.

On Sunday, I got a call from the person who had organized the whole thing. He asked if all the packages were delivered, and I said, “Yes, of course.”

“That’s strange,” he replied. “I put myself on the list to see if a package would be delivered to me, and while I got some calls from people who did receive the package, I never got one.”

I was shocked. I immediately called the driver, who admitted that this had been the last delivery of the day, which had been a short Erev Shabbos. The street number was confusing, and after knocking on the wrong door, he just gave up.

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ןוא( ןדילַאווניא ףיוא טקוקעגפארַא ,)ןשטנעמ עטצינערגַאב-גיטסייג

רדסכ ךָאד ןבָאה סיצַאנ יד תויה

עסַאר רעירַא יד זַא טרימאלקָארפ ,עסַאר ערעכעה א סעפע זיא -גיטסייג רעדָא -שיזיפ ןוא

ןענעז ןשטנעמ עטצינערגַאב .םעד וצ הריתס א ןעוועג סיצַאנ יד ןענעז טייוו יוזַא

וצ ןריבורפ ן’טימ ןעגנַאגעג סע זַא טקאפ םעד ןטלַאהַאב טימ רעגריב עשטייד ןַארַאפ ןענעז

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!

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

Full mailing address:

Full name of winner: _________________________________________________________

Amount of points:

Full names of competing players:

List some words only the winner found:

FAMILY

FAMILY

Shlomo

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

CHANDELIER FOR SALE

Stunning 15 builds gorgeous “SWAROVSKI” chandelier, beautiful condition for sale due to Moving (make an offer) call 917-692-0605.

FOR SALE

Brand new cutout counter (marble design) with stainless steel sink for sale

$175. 718-909-2680

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT FOR WEEKENDS

Upscale furnished 3 bdrm 2 bathroom large DR available for Shabbos and Y”t. Fresh linen and towels provided. Call/text 845-445-5453

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

4 BEDROOM APT

BP, Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 full Baths apartment for rent, Porch, Low 40’s. Call/Text 718-419-0776/ 347-631-9535

BP OFFICE FOR RENT

15th & 58th St. Large room, Basement approx 1200 sq ft. 8 1/2ft ceilings. 2 entrances. 718-437-1811

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

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

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

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

MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL

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

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

VACATION 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

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

WOODBOURNE HOUSE

Woodbourne private house in great neighborhood, huge playground call /text 8455371162

SPECIAL -FARM APT

BEAUTIFUL 2 BR Apt on our farm near Bungalow Colonies. Text/ leave message to get pictures 845-866-1177

SPACIOUS CHESTNUT RIDGE SUMMER RENTAL

4BR/3BA, separate basement apartment 1BR/2BA available, large yard, 3 additional Summer rentals next door available. 646-642-1493

LINDEN RENTAL

5 bedroom house in Linden available to rent for weekends. Please call 347756-0073.

MONSEY WEEKEND RENTAL

One family house with big porch near Shuls and Shopping for rent for weekends. 845-500-2560

VACATION IN LINDEN WEEKENDS

Brand new 2/3 bedroom basement. Living area and kitchen. Private entrance to private backyard with inground heated pool. Call/ text 347-224-5574 /929-5920368

Find a position that suits you

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

NH TD COO RD INATOR

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

BP/Flatbush Part Time Degree Needed

N IS CHAZE K OF FI CE MANAGER

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

Boro Park Full Time No Degree

HCBS COO RD INATOR

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

NHT D GEN ER A L ASS ISTANT

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

FI C OORDI NATOR

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 SERV ICE CO ORDI NATOR

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

BP/Williamsburg Part Time Degree/Exp

COMP LI ANCE S UPPORT 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

C ARE MANAGER

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

Boro Park/ Williamsburg/Remote Full TIme Degree needed

ARTICLE 16 SECRETARY

Manage secretarial tasks for the Article 16 Clinic. Candidate should be personable, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication and organization skills.

Williamsburg Part Time No Degree

Classifieds

WEEKEND RENTAL

Beautiful house and grounds with pool and jacuzzi in Haverstraw (Monsey Vicinity) still available for limited weekends. 4/5 bedrooms 9172315988

VACATION PROPERTIES

Luxurious vacation properties for short-term rentals in the Monsey area. Some with POOLS. can accommodate 18 to 150 guests, ideal for large families, Shabbatons, and more.. Great Minds 845520-3250.

SUMMER HOUSE FOR RENT

Experience a spacious 2800 sq ft Semi private house for rent in New Square this summer. This prime location offers comfort and convenience along with outdoor activities for children including swings, trampoline and beautiful front lawn. Make this summer unforgetable! To reserve call 845-521-9593

HOUSE FOR RENT CHESTNUT RIDGE

4 bedroom house for rent for weekends. Brand new pool, basketball court, swingset. Call or text 845376-2137

PINE ESTATES RENTAL

4 bedroom house in pines Estate. For Shabosim Only. Pool on premises. Near Yeshiva. 845-791-0384 or 845-436-0438.

SUMMER RENTAL

Summer rental available in Chester 5 Bedroom and 3 Bathrooms Call or Text 8452760360

HOUSE FOR SALE

House for sale. 46th st 9th ave. Corner house. $2,150,000.00.great buy. 347-228-4788

HELP WANTED

ENTRY LEVEL

BOOKKEEPER POSITION

All female department. Amazing guidance and training. Full time in person only. 1312 38th Street Boro Park. Salary range $45,000. To apply please send resume to:smarkovic@yeled.org

PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANTS

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

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.

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

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! 917587-9379

TEACHER/BABYSITTER

Seeking teacher/babysitter for September 38 st btwn 13 and 14 ave part-time fulltime option small group great pay, you can bring your own baby 347-248-4466

DAYCARE SEEKING

Seeking qualified teachers and babysitters for a new daycare opening on McDonald and 18 ave. Great environment! Well paid! Please send resume to rweinbaum@littleroses.org

CHILD CARE TEACHERS

Cuddle Cove Child Care, located in BP, 14/39th St., is seeking full-time and parttime teachers (no degree required) for the upcoming school year. Great pay. Email resume to gittym@ cuddlecove.org or call 718750-4499 ext. 105.

TEACHERS WANTED!

Looking for a teaching position for the 2025–2026 school year? Browse hundreds of open roles at macherusa.com – the largest Jewish jobs website.

DAYCARE TEACHER

Heimishe daycare in a school seeking infant teacher with a Master’s degree to also lead a Sunday program. Great pay! Please send your resume to ms@kindervinkel.org or call 347-633-3076.

DAYCARE JOB

Seeking a dedicated teacher in a home based daycare. 52nd st 14th ave. Excellent Pay. Call 718-675-6455

DAYCARE ASSISTANT

Love working with kids? Assistant job available. Great hours & Pay! 16th & 55th St. 718-306-8166

VOUCHERS PLAYGROUP/ BABYSITTING

Looking to hire teachers for upcoming Sept year, great pay, small group. Call 917648-9485

F/T EMPLOYEE

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

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANTS/ CO-TEACHER

Yiddish Speaking Preschool looking for assistants/ co-teacher in a growing environment. Please send resume to 43preschool@ gmail.com

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

AFTERNOON SECRETARY

Heimishe all-girls office seeking afternoon secretary. Hours 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM. Job requires attention to detail, multi-tasking, & organizational skills. Email jobinbp679@gmail.com.

HOMECARE SALES

High Standard Home Care hiring energetic grads for sales/marketing. No experience needed. Base + commission. Call (347)6144015 to apply now!

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

Classifieds

FT SECRETARY

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

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Chasidishe preschool seeking f/t KG and Pre1A assistant teacher for September. Call 347-670-4282 leave msg.

OFFICE SECRETARY

Seeking a secretary for a real estate management office. Competitive pay. Please email resume to Jobs@eppmgmt. com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Great opportunity to become part of Renewal’s dynamic team! Seeking motivated, organized female F/T secretary in our B.P. office. Please call 929-502-3277 and leave a clear, detailed message.

P3 POSITION

P3 positions available at Shaare Torah Girls Elementary for enhanced cases 12:45- 3:45. Email resume to esther.mizrahi@ ystschools.net.

DAYCARE JOB

Seeking babysitter for the summer for a home based daycare. Small group. Great hours and great pay! Call 347-988-2169

ED DIRECTOR

Brooklyn based child care center is looking for a education director with early head start, and leadership Experience. Nice pay ! email resume earlyheadstartdirectorjob@ gmail.com

VOUCHER BABYSITTING

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Start earning a monthly income by selling the famous Forever Living products. Join today! call now to hear more about this amazing opportunity! 845-274-2591

INTAKE COORDINATOR

HCS is looking for a professional, organized, and people-friendly Intake Coordinator to join our team. This role involves working closely with families, helping them apply for services, and handling communication with government offices and agencies.Must have great communication skills, be organized, and computer savvy. Intake or service coordination experience is a big plus. Competitive salary, full benefits, and great work environment! Please email resume 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.

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 347598-3127.

DIRECTOR WANTED

Shemesh School is looking to hire a program Director to oversee respite programs (Sept–June). Responsibilities include overseeing supervisors, coordinating schedules, and managing day-to-day logistics. Strong leadership and communication skills required. Flexible hours. Great pay. Email intake@ shemeshny.org or call 929484-4660 x3 to apply.

TEACHER/ASSISTANT

Chassidishe school seeking teacher F/T or P/T, assistant F/T for babysitting class for September. Call 347 587 9454. Leave message.

DATA OPERATIONS MANAGER

Are you very detail oriented, focused and into accuracy?Do you have team leader experience? A great organization looking for a data operations manager! This might be for you! Great opportunity! full time 75K range, female full time. Brooklyn NY Chany@ theprimestaffing.com 8459251588

DAYCARE TEACHER

Chassidishe daycare in a school seeking to hire teachers without degrees for infant/toddler classes . A child care slot is an option for those who qualify. Please email your resume to ms@kindervinkel. org or call 347-633-3076.

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Busy Design office is seeking a full-time Interior Designer with 2+ years proven design experience. Lots of potential for growth. Email resume to gitty@hireexteam.com

PLAYGROUP TEACHERS & CO-TEACHERS

Playgroup seeking teachers and co-teachers for the summer and September 929236-6129

JOIN KINDLERS!

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

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

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

TEACHER 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

DAYCARE LEAD BABYSITTER/TEACHER

Seeking a warm devoted lead babysitter/ teacher for home based Daycare,17th & 18th 56th St. Well paid. 9:15-3:15. Call 347-385-5539 lv msg

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Full Time. Boro Park

Heimish Office. Pleasant Environment. Excellent organizational and computer skills required. Email resume: hr@itstherapygroup. com.

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

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

Classifieds

UNIQUE POSITION

Creative? Social?

Organized&detailed? In short; have that Head counselor gene? Fun while doing chesed! HS or post-HS girls needed for this unique opportunity. email: uniqueposition11219@ gmail.com or call 929-2455922-lv message

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!

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

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

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

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

CLASSROOM STAFF

BP Daycare Center

seeking classroom staffTeachers, Assistants, and Babysitters for September. Wonderful environment, great pay. Email resume to lschapira@beabove.org or call (347) 957-1377.

HIRING AN ENTRYLEVEL POSITION!

Join a positive work environment where you make a daily impact. Email your resume to boroparkjobopportunity@ gmail.com

ENTRY LEVEL SECRETARY

Looking for a full time entry level secretary for an all-female heimishe office in Boro Park. Should have excellent communication skills, ability to multitask, and be very detail oriented. Great environment and benefits. Email your resume to: bbraver21@gmail.com

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

SECRETARY

BP Real Estate Office secretary. Capable, Computer savvy. Pleasant Environment, Great Potential Fridafrankel@gmail.com 3475783955

LICENSED TEACHERS

United Academy Headstart (Whyte Ave) is seeking licensed teachers with a BA, who will pursue a Masters in ECE. Fantastic environment with great benefits! Reach out to 929-382-9370

PLAY GROUP TEACHER

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

SUMMER JOBS

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

ASSISTANT LIFEGUARD

off grounds

assistant lifeguard.

ext 2 718-633-6060

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

DAYCAMP POSITIONS

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

SUMMER PARA JOB

Seeking female paraprofessionals to work 1:1 with girls during the summer. Flatbush, Boro Park or Upstate. No degree required. Call: (929) 949-5539 or Email: info@ flyingcolorsaba.com

DRIVER WANTED

Looking for driver to drive sprinter for playgroup in BP for the month of August. Good pay. Call 929-704-4172

COUNSELOR POSITION

Seeking counselors for first half in South Fallsburg, transportation provided. Great pay! call 929-539-1199

DAYCAMP ACTIVITY ASSISTANT

Seeking school girl assistant for Daycamp preschool bringdown activity in BP. A few days first half and second half. 646-721-6784

SUNDAY TEACHER

Playgroup seeking heimishe Yiddish speaking teacher for Sundays and/or Fridays starting in September. High school grad preferred. 718854-1092

CHILDCARE

NON VOUCHERS KINDERGROUP

42ND & 12TH AVE

Some summer slots still available. Registration open for September. Big backyard outdoor play. Warm experienced teachers. call718-633-3263 or text347232-7608

NON VOUCHERS

KIDDIE GROUP

14months and up, for September. Optional Fridays and extended hours. 15th /41st St 718-854-1092

VOUCHER BABYSITTING

Limited slots for September. Small cozy group, 18th Ave area. 347-452-8922 lv msg

BABYSITTING

Babysitter available for first half 14th ave and 51st st, 0-6 months. call 929-627-0866

VOUCHERS PLAYGROUP

A few slots for children being 18 months+ in Sept 2025. Small group, Individualized care. Located on 16 &14. Call 917-648-9485

PRESCHOOL SLOTS

BP Prenursery has slots for 2-3 yr olds. Experienced morahs, beautiful outdoor facilities, voucher & private pay, transportation. Call 718854-5351 lv msg

PLAYGROUP

An amazing playgroup with experienced teachers. Registration open now for September. Few slots left. 15/16 mid 50’s. 929-617-4021 lv msg

Classifieds

BABYSITTER

Experienced heimishe warm loving babysitter. Slots available. 47th street btwn 16 &15. Friday & late hours available (Just Fridays as well). Many references available. Call 929-214-3384

VOUCHER BABYSITTING

Voucher babysitting for September, ages 12 to 16 months, from 9:30-1:30., 15 57’th area. 347-786-3657

VOUCHER PLAYGROUP

16th Ave low 40’s. Small cozy group. Very limited slots still available starting September. 929-549-3585

VOUCHER BABYSITTER

Few slots left for babies in home based daycare 1518 50th. Starting September. PT/ FT staff position available. 347-597-2652

PLAYGROUP

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

VOUCHERS BABYSITTING

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

VOUCHERS BABYSITTING

Morning hours. 44 & 12. 929585-2257

VOUCHERS PLAYGROUP

Everything a center has to offer minus the bustling institutional feel. Homebased warm playgroup spacious and new, w huge backyard. 12&44. Ages 2-3. 845-445-5453

DAYCARE

Home based Vouchers Babysitting, select slots available 55th 15/16. 0 - 12 months. Part-time and full-time. Amazing, warm teacher. 929-625-4616

NON VOUCHERS PLAYGROUP

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

VOUCHER BABYSITTING

New babysitting group opening IY”H. Located on 17th & 18th 56th St. Summer and September slots available. Call 347-385-5539 lv msg

VOUCHERS BABYSITTING

Vouchers babysitting Monday-Thursday, 0-15 months, 12 & 13 and 47’th. 917-805-0660

SERVICES

AUTHENTIC CONSTRUCTION

Attn homeowners & property managers: licensed repairs for: roofing, waterproofing, brick pointing, cement jobs, also do plumbing, electrical, sheetrock jobs. Wood & stone flooring installed. For precision, timely svc, competitive pricing, call, txt 212-9918548

SARNO COACH

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

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

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

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

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

CAMERA COURSE

!camera ןייד טימ ךיז ןעקאב Audio USB Course w/book to follow along. שידיא. No computer needed. 845 232 1271 $150

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

GARTLECH

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

HANDYMAN & ELECTRICIAN

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

CONSTRUCTION

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

ELECTRICIAN

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

HANDYMAN & PAINTING

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

PHOTO EDITING

Professional photo editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Also specializing in Custom photo albums, Chosson, wedding, etc. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

AYIN HORAH

The renowned Rebetzin Aidel Miller from Yerushalayim Is now available to remove “Ayin Horah” over the phone. Call: 718.689.1902 or 516.300.1490

BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE GARTLECH

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

FURNITURE REPAIRS

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

NEW WEBSITE?

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

WHOLESALE FISH

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

Classifieds

GUITAR LESSONS

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

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

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

From bikes to bubbles, games to play, A fenced-in yard keeps stress away. Catskill Fence Co. 845-53-FENCE 845-533-3623

ATT: SCHOOLS, SPECIAL EDUCATORS AND BCBA’S!

Let us take care of all your writing needs! Reports/ Reassessments/ School Letters etc. We specialize in progress reports for hearings. Contact us at: 732-994-3956 reportsdone1@gmail.com

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 347-4097709

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

ROOM DIVIDER

We make WALL to split existing room and make second bedroom. It includes regular or sliding door. We also install plastic ACCORDION partitions that fully fold to one or both sides. LIGHT-fixture+switch+outlet in new room .Call/Text:929430-7551 /646-288-0185.

E-mail:roomdividers11219@ gmail.com

ROWENTA REPAIRS

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

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.

EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADIES

Kosher-experienced cleaning ladies available. Live-in for summer upstate or local in NYC. Call or text 718 5763898

BEST PRICE!

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

DRIVING FAMILIES TO CATSKILLS

Heimishe driver with new comfortable sprinter to take families to the Catskills. Reasonable price. Also available for any other trips. 929-704-4172

MESOS DODIM

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

WEDDING ALBUMS

Want your special day to last forever? Get a stunning wedding or tenoyim album designed. Luxury layouts. Quick turnaround. Summer Special: Book a master album and get parent albums free! Frame your moments - call Minky 845-558-5752

TEETH WHITENING

Smile Bright is offering half hour sessions for only $150. Spectacular Results! Call/ Text 718-483-0269

WOOD REPAIR

Professional transformation to ur kitchen cabinets thru design & color chg. Also revamp, repair estate furn, drm chairs, bdrms, libraries, & ext wood doors. Best price, svc & decorators consult txt or call 212-991-8548.

PUT IT TOGETHER

Bought a new desk, table, appliance, etc.? We will assemble it for you. Flexible rates 9292891601

COLLEGE WORK

Do you need help getting your college work done? Contact us to get it done stress free! Email: collegedoneright1@ gmail.com or call or text 845405-2778

STATIC SALE

Pre-summer Sale! 20% off all Static cosmetics on orders over $50. Call or text P Fried 929-282-2990

VAN FOR RENT

Refrigerated van for rent daily or weekly with or without a driver. Call or Text: Eli 516.270.6755

AYIN BEAYIN

Tzadikim knew the truth for years: Ayin hora brings struggles and tears. Don’t let envy control your fate, Call Ayin BeAyin before it’s too late. 718-400-AYIN –Trusted with haskamos. Just $72- $100/month

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

For all your photography needs! (Portrait, Family, Upsherin, Baby, etc.) Many props avail! Great rates! Photos by Devorah 929-327-4621

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

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, MondayThurs 3-7PM, and Fridays 12 - 2PM. Info@IGTcommunity. org. 917-789-0236

GOWNS

WHITE GOWN

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

GOWN FOR SALE

One of a kind ivory gown for young teen, (size 12 kids). sale or rent. call/ text 347-6756400

LOST

Necklace gold heart pendant with diamonds 347-359-5012

Furla Wallet in Willi Eden Palace area or BP (Mittleman) 929-888-5485

Diamond earring 13th Ave vicinity 6/16, 347-458-3860

FOUND

silver diamond necklace in TD Bank 347 863 0527

ladies hat at 14th/49th St before Pesach next to the bus stop 7182075518

Tefillin left behind at Scribbles

gold bracelet on 14th ave 718757-0594

JUNE 19th, A KEDISHIN RING 44th St. 16&17 AVE 718812-88868

Baby ring New Utrecht/53rd 929-420-0463

Diamond earring 17/44h first day Shavous 347-351-8853

Bugaboo butterfly at M&S 4401 15th Ave 718-972-4806

MP3 Tiny smart bass 2.0 smart vix 347-533-3277

children bracelet on 11th Ave and 47 St 347-860-3096

Kids eyeglasses 347-661-7654

FREE GIVEAWAYS

White tablecloth, summer robe dress and raincoat 347733-2715

wooden table with 6 chairs for DR table is 60 inches with extension to 72 inches. 3474894156

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SEEKING PARA

Do you have a passion for helping children? Seeking a para for after school hours in Boro Park, excellent training provided, call 347-762-6398

YESHIVA BUILDING

Yeshiva building in kenarsi available for rent with dormitory and mikva. Call 732-864-5468 or 732-2320655

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