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(Re: Tragic Destination, Inbox, Issue 514)

Someone wrote that she saw a non-Jewish nurse or babysitter taking a Yiddishe child to pray with her, which is very heartbreaking. I recently saw a child licking an ice cream from the non-kosher ice cream truck that stopped by the park. I assume the child was a Yid because I saw a shopping bag from a frum store in the basket under the stroller. I’m just spreading awareness that it’s important to know where your child’s nurse is going and what they’re doing every minute, so that we can raise ehrliche generations, b’ezras Hashem. Name Withheld

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(Re: Lab vs. Mined, Inbox, Issue 514)

In the conversation about lab grown diamonds versus mined diamonds, an Inbox writer recently informed readers that the local stores are charging $400 to $500 for lab grown diamonds while they can be purchased from wholesalers in the diamond district for about $150.

While every consumer has the right to pursue better prices elsewhere, I feel that the letter writer undermined our trusted, local proprietors and made it seem like they’re raking it in while the customer blindly overpays, while disregarding the real and important benefits these stores offer us.

I am the privileged shopper of local jewelry stores, which for years have provided me and fellow shoppers with outstanding service.

On Erev Pesach, I realized my son’s engagement was imminent and might very well happen on Chol Hamoed. Where would I get a bracelet during Yom Tov? I timidly asked a local jewler what he thinks I should do. Before I finished my request, he instructed his sales help to wrap up three bracelets for me to take home “just in case.” When I asked how much to pay, he said, “Well, you don’t know which one you’ll take, so how can you pay? We’ll talk after Yom Tov.” All this transpired quietly, quickly and discreetly while the store was jam-packed with Erev Yom Tov shoppers, because all the employees understood the need for secrecy.

The very same people who buy their diamonds from wholesalers often instruct the kallah to check her ring size at a local jewelry store. While the proprietors know good and well that many of these rings will not be purchased in this store, they give each kallah their full attention, playing around with

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(Re: Lab vs. Mined, Inbox, Issue 514)

I really enjoyed the debate on lab versus mined diamonds. Recently, I gave in my jewelry to assess its value, as I got very expensive jewelry as a kallah (with lots of diamonds). I was very disappointed that it was only assessed at the value of the gold. Unfortunately, the small diamonds, though real, are worth nothing. For anyone out there who buys jewelry with consideration of its future value, it’s a pity to spend money on real diamonds smaller than 1.20 carat. For now, I’d buy jewelry I like, not as an investment. The price of gold keeps going up, and I think this makes the most sense.

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(Re: Saved by the Comb, Issue 514)

I really enjoyed your feature on lice checking. Unfortunately, I have very personal experience with it myself, as well as with my children. I can still remember standing still for hours and hours as my mother removed louse after louse from my hair. I was obviously very prone to it. Eventually, she came up with a solution: I’d blow dry my hair close to my scalp on the highest number tolerable. That instantly killed all of them, and instead of a two-hour-long process, it became a fifteen-minute process.

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(Re: Give or Take, Issue 513)

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I would also like to add that I needed a big yeshuah, so I did the segulah of Reb Masya ben Charash and promised to publicize it when I received a yeshuah. I am writing this letter to keep my promise; baruch Hashem, I saw tremendous siyata d’Shmaya Thank you!

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SEATBELTS ARE NONNEGOTIABLE

(Re: POV, Issue 513)

There is no “point of view” when it comes to wearing seatbelts.

Be the adult in the room, and make sure your kids know that seatbelts are nonnegotiable. Your kids’ safety is your responsibility. This means that just like you don’t give them knives or matches to play with, and you don’t let them ride their bikes down the middle of a main street, you should not let them ride in the car without wearing seatbelts.

Seatbelts aren’t about convenience; they are a matter of life and death.

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YOU’RE A MOTHER OF BOCHURIM, DO YOU GET UP TO MAKE THEIR EARLY BUSES? DO YOU WAIT WITH YOUR KIDS FOR THEIR BUS?

I don’t always wake up for the early buses. However, I teach my kids to take responsibility for waking up early and being ready for their buses. As for the younger kids, I do wait for the bus with them. Some of my kids don’t want me to wait with them, so I stay at the window to give them that feeling of independence.

My husband wakes up early for my bochurim, and waits for their bus with them.

I would really love to wake up early for my big boys, but I usually don’t. They wake me up to tell me that they’re leaving so I can wish them

“a gitten tug” and “hatzlacha.”

My kids are still young, and I wait for their buses with them. The bus tracking system makes for a calmer morning and a shorter wait.

I wake up early with my twelve-year-old son. It wasn’t easy in the beginning, but I came to appreciate the few minutes I have alone with him — we drink coffee and talk. Once he leaves, I have a couple of minutes for myself before all the other kids wake up. I sometimes accomplish more in that half hour in the morning than all afternoon.

Baruch Hashem, my bochur wakes up on his own with an alarm clock. Every few days, I leave him a small note and hide it either in his bag or among his clothes while he sleeps.

I don’t get up early for my bochurim, although I think it’s an admirable thing to do.

The year my boys start going to Shacharis, we wait together at the corner for the bus. My bochurim (of whom some are already yungeleit) still remember the hot coffees we enjoyed on those frigid mornings when the wind would be whipping our faces. Those were the best times.

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Most of my boys didn’t use bus transportation as they were growing up. However, from when they started attending Shacharis, I prepared some hot cocoa powder in a cup and taught them how much hot water and milk to add so they would have a warm drink before heading out.

I try to be up and around when my children leave the house, but sometimes it ends with good intentions only. As for waiting for the bus, I do this for as long as my kids want me to, but at a certain point, it’s no longer necessary (and sometimes even embarrassing!).

Unfortunately, I do not wake up for my bochurim; it’s too hard for me at this stage, when I wake a few times a night to care for the little ones. I hope to do it when my babies grow up.

I get up early to help my son get ready for his bus, but I don’t wait outside for his bus with him.

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The parsha begins: “Atem nitzavim hayom kulchem” — You are all standing today before Hashem, the leaders of your shevatim, your elders, your officials and every Jewish man ( Devarim 29:9).

Rashi explains that Moshe Rabbeinu gathered Klal Yisroel just before his petirah in order to have them enter a bris with Hashem.

The next pasuk continues to delineate categories of people – your children, women and geirim — and concludes: “From your woodcutter to your water carrier.”

This, Rashi says, teaches us that there were Canaanim who came to be megayer in those days and that Moshe Rabbeinu accepted them, but he appointed them to manual labor, such as woodcutting and water-drawing.

If the pasuk says “every Jewish man,” why does it need to go on to list all sorts of people? Why does the Torah specifically mention the woodcutters and water carriers? If these geirim are considered Yidden, they are already included in the original list.

RECENTLY, Reb Nachum Rappaport of Bnei Brak was invited to serve as kohen at a pidyon haben in Tel Aviv. He was told the event would begin at 9 o’clock in the evening at a century-old shul in a corner of town. Knowing that such occasions usually start late, he planned to leave Bnei Brak in time to get there by 9:30 p.m.

The plan was a good one, but Reb Nachum hit traffic on the way. There were major protests taking place on the streets, and traffic was at a standstill. Ten minutes turned into twenty, and he felt bad causing everyone at the simcha to wait for him. He called the father of the baby periodically to update him and apologize.

It was 10:30 p.m. by the time he finally arrived at the shul.

He expected to follow the sounds of a crowd leading him into the hall, but when he walked in, he was surprised to find just four people: the baby’s father and mother, his grandfather, and the baby himself.

The baal simcha welcomed Reb Nachum and asked, “Is it necessary according to halacha to have a minyan at the pidyon?”

Reb Nachum explained that while it is not required, there is certainly a matter of “b’rov am,” of celebrating publicly, especially since this is a rare, special mitzvah.

The father’s face fell. He explained that he had grown up in Tel Aviv, in a barely affiliated home, but lives today in Kiryat Sefer. “If I would have made the pidyon haben in Kiryat Sefer, I would have had a few minyanim, but my father asked me to bring the simcha to his shul, where he davens here in Tel Aviv.” He sighed. “What a shame I’m not doing it in Kiryat Sefer! Who knows if I’ll be able to find a minyan here!”

“Don’t think this way,” Reb Nachum replied. “Performing the pidyon haben with a minyan is hiddur mitzvah, but kibbud av is a d’Oraisa! There’s no doubt that it is preferable for you to combine the mitzvah of kibbud av with this simcha.”

The man still didn’t look happy. He wanted to do the mitzvah with the most hiddur possible. “Would you mind waiting while I try to get a minyan?” he asked.

Reb Nachum agreed.

The baal simcha took out his phone and went through his contacts. He called anyone he knew who lived in the area, including some old childhood friends he hadn’t been in touch with for a while. For close to a half-hour, he stood there making calls. After fifteen minutes, one Yid arrived, and fifteen minutes later, another.

Reb Nachum went outside to scan the streets. Perhaps he’d be able to schlep some men inside.

Reb Nachum advised the father to start.

“Nine is better than four,” he rationalized

“You don’t have much to look out for,” the father warned. “This is a very secular neighborhood, and the people here don’t like chareidim much, to put it mildly.”

It was already 11:15 p.m., and there were eight men in the shul.

The baal simcha turned to his father and asked if he had any friends to call. He reluctantly picked up the phone and called the elderly gabbai of the shul, knowing that he had probably retired for the night at this point. But the gabbai agreed to come, and so they were nine.

The men were growing impatient. If the event didn’t begin soon, they would leave.

Reb Nachum advised the father to start. “Nine is better than four,” he rationalized. “If we wait, we won’t even have these nine.”

The baby was brought over, and in a tearful voice, the father began to say the pesukim that are recited before a pidyon haben. Just as he was about to begin the bracha — his eyes brimming with tears of pain at not being zoche to a minyan at this special moment — the door opened.

In walked a guy with a shock of hair that fell until his shoulders and brawny arms full of tattoos. He held his phone up, taking a clip of the people inside the shul. Someone ran over and asked, “Are you Jewish?”

The fellow reacted as if he were highly offended. “What? Do you think only you are Jews?! I’m a Jew too. My grandfather was a rabbi!”

The baby’s father immediately recited the two brachos and handed the coins to the kohen. Immediately, the newcomer left.

Reb Nachum was very curious. I must check this out, he thought as he rushed out the door to catch the fellow.

When he finally caught up with him, he said, “You walked into shul at just the right moment, in time for this pidyon haben. Why don’t you join us for the seudas mitzvah?”

“Me?!” the fellow replied. “I’ve lived in this neighborhood for thirty years,

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and I pass this shul every single day, but I never stepped foot inside before today!”

As Reb Nachum wondered why this night was different, the man explained, “The truth is, I have no idea why I came in before. There was some inner voice inside me that told me to enter. I pushed the voice away and continued down the street, but that voice kept coming back. I don’t know why I listened, but I turned around and came inside. I don’t even know what was taking place in that shul. I just took a clip so I could show my friends where I was!”

What hashgachah pratis! A man who hasn’t seen the interior of a shul for at least three decades, at a time when protests and demonstrations against the chareidim were a daily occurrence, heard an inner voice telling him to go to shul where it turned out he was needed.

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Moshe Rabbeinu gathered Klal Yisroel to bring everyone into a bond, promising to keep the Torah and mitzvos. Every single Yid was included — even the simplest ones, such as the water carriers and woodchoppers — so we can clearly see that even those who are in a difficult place spiritually remain a part of Klal Yisroel and a child of Hakadosh Baruch Hu. Regardless where one is at, it isn’t possible to disconnect.

As the Torah says, “Banim atem l’Hashem Elokeichem” (Devarim 14:1). Just as a child can never stop being a child of his parents, even if he doesn’t behave as he should, it’s impossible for a Yid to be cut off from Hashem and from Klal Yisroel. Inside, the neshamah remains connected.

In that shul in Tel Aviv, one more Yid was needed in order to create a minyan. Despite the fact that he was in a terrible spiritual state, he was able to complete the minyan. Even nine great tzaddikim sitting together cannot recite devarim she’b’kedusha that require a minyan, such as Barchu and Kaddish, while a group of ten simple Yidden can.

This was Moshe Rabbeinu’s message to us: Every Yiddishe neshamah retains its kedusha regardless of the grime that may cover its shine.

As busy human beings, we rarely notice the quiet, healthy rhythms of our bodyuntil they’re disrupted.

Maybe it’s the constant planning ahead before leaving the house. The subtle changes in how you move or sit. The pain in the quiet moments that ma er most.

For some, these challenges appear a er childbirth. For others, they develop over time. And while they might not be life-threatening, they can quietly take over your life.

Many women live with these di culties for years, thinking, “This is just the way it is now”. But the reality is that there is help available out there.

Life before relief: women share their journeys →

Sury

Post-birth recovery

Sury, a young mother of two, recalls how she felt a er her second child’s birth.

“My body felt di erent. I wasn’t experiencing pain, but everything was so much harder to do. Ge ing up from the oor while holding my baby, carrying a basket of laundry upstairs, even standing for a long time. It le me feeling strained in a way I’d never felt before.”

Assuming it was part and parcel of motherhood, she tried to “manage”.

“A er a few pelvic oor therapy sessions, I felt stronger internally and externally. I could now li , carry and stand without thinking twice, and with full energy.”

Chany

Personal discomfort

Rivky

Living with incontinence

Rivky, a busy grandmother, quietly managed her situation for years.

“I planned every outing so I’d never be far from a restroom,” she admits. “I stopped drinking tea before leaving the house, avoided long car rides, and always carried extra supplies. It became second nature, but it was exhausting.”

A er a few private sessions with a pelvic oor therapist and a biofeedback machine, she began noticing changes.

“One day, I realized I’d been out for hours without worrying even once. I could enjoy my errands and visits again without that constant worry in the back of my mind.”

For Chany, what was meant to foster closeness, and what should have been a source of connection, became a source of sensitivity.

“I was constantly feeling pain and a sense that something has to change. A er starting pelvic oor therapy, I noticed a drastic turnaround. My life has been changed.”

Leah

Diastasis Recti

Leah, in her early thirties, noticed a so bulge in her middle that wouldn’t go away, no ma er how careful she was with food or exercise.

“I’d get backaches from carrying my toddler, and li ing anything heavy knocked me out. The therapist showed me how to safely strengthen the right muscles. A er a few weeks, my posture improved, my back stopped aching, and I felt more secure doing everyday tasks. I never realized how much strength I’d lost until I got it back.”

Malky

Pelvic pain during pregnancy

Malky, awaiting the birth of her fourth child, started feeling pain in her upper leg where the leg meets the hip/pelvis.

“The pain was so bad that at a certain point I could barely walk. Bending, si ing, standingevery position was painful. When I started with the therapist, she made me realize how I was constantly squeezing my pelvic muscles, creating strain on my body. Teaching me how to relax it not only helped the pain go away, but I was able to use the same techniques during birth, allowing for a quicker birth.”

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“I had one woman calling me about a baby blanket she thought she had left behind, but I was able to look at the camera and see her putting the blanket on her Doona and walking away with it,” the manager told The Monsey View “In another case, a woman insisted that she had left her phone in the car, but the cameras showed her talking on the phone as she left the car.”

Despite the volume of calls received, Arrive prides itself on returning every call for help. The company recommends that passengers take note of the car number and that they pay on account or by credit card to facilitate tracking down missing items.

Biden Airline Compensation Plan for Disrupted Flights Grounded

A proposal made by former president Joe Biden that could have required airlines to provide passengers with significant cash compensation for lengthy delays has been scrapped, much to the delight of the aviation industry.

Reuters reported that the U.S. Department of Transportation officially dropped the plan in early September, calling it inconsistent “with department and administration priorities.”

Under the proposal, initially introduced in May 2023 and opened for public comment last December, airlines would be required to compensate passengers $200 to $300 for delays of at

least three hours on domestic flights, and as much as $775 for longer delays.

While the European Union, Canada, Brazil and Britain all have airline delay compensation rules in effect, the United States does not, although major carriers are committed to paying the cost of meals, hotel stays and other expenses when passengers are subject to lengthy delays.

Airlines for America, which represents several major United States carriers, was grateful for the reprieve, saying that the compensation plan would have ultimately resulted in higher ticket prices. That logic fell short for Bharat Ramamurti, an economic adviser for the Biden administration, who said that the threat of having to provide significant compensation to passengers would have resulted in “far fewer delayed and canceled flights in the first place.”

Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing’s Success, as Report Shows MTA Losing Staggering Amounts to Scofflaws

Governor Kathy Hochul took advantage of yet another opportunity last week to portray congestion pricing as a major victory for New Yorkers, but an independent report released a day later argued that the Metropolitan Transportation Agency is bleeding cash to the tune of $1 billion.

In her September 10 announcement,

Hochul ticked off the successes of congestion pricing, including reduced traffic, improved travel times, record transit ridership numbers and $15 billion in revenue generated. Those funds, explained the governor, will be used to pay for much-needed improvements to the public transit system, which includes new train cars, accessibility upgrades, and continued forward movement on the Second Avenue subway project.

But according to the New York Post, the MTA might want to tighten its own belt before turning drivers into its own personal ATM. A report released on September 11 by the Citizen’s Budget Commission found that the MTA lost approximately $1 billion to fare and toll evaders in 2024, and will likely lose $900 million in 2025. Efforts by the MTA to use spikes, tall fare gates, locking emergency gates and private security guards to prevent riders from jumping subway turnstiles have failed, with a $1 million study on the psychology of fare evasion proving fruitless as well.

The report also noted that 330 subway fares and 710 bus fares were evaded during every minute of 2024. Those numbers are triple the losses sustained to fare beaters prior to the pandemic.

“Fare evasion is not victimless,” said CBC president Andrew Rein. “When people evade fares, it really puts more of the burden on everybody else, everyone else who is paying the fare, the toll.”

In addition to rolling out new and better-designed fare gates, the CBC recommends that the MTA institutes proof of payment measures on its buses, and assesses the pros and cons of deploying more manpower to ensure that riders pay their fares.

Drought Watch Declared in Rockland County

A drier than average summer that already had 20 counties under a drought watch has been expanded, with residents of Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties all being advised to take precautionary measures to prevent future problems.

Governor Kathy Hochul added an additional 30 counties to the state’s existing drought watch on September 10, with arid conditions expected to persist into September.

“New York State experts are closely monitoring data and conditions on the ground to safeguard our water supplies and recommend appropriate action, which now includes taking simple steps everyone can do to help conserve water,” said Hochul.

While few challenges to the public water supply have been reported, residents of the 50 counties under the drought watch are being asked to cut back on their usage. Voluntary cautionary measures include watering lawns only when necessary, collecting rain water for reuse, fixing leaky fixtures, washing only full loads of dishes and laundry, taking shorter showers, and less frequent car washing, among others.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will continue monitoring water conditions and work with its partner agencies as the dry weather continues.

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We the People

BY BROCHY GANELES

Rebecca receives an unwanted visit from her sister-in-law, Judith. Jacob considers joining the Continental Army.

Judith

The women arrive at four o’clock. The prayer gathering was called for half past three, and they are late. They do not think of her meat pies that must be put into the oven. They are late, and they talk and chatter as if they have done nothing wrong.

“Come, Judith.” Sara Gomez smiles at her. “Lucille received a letter from her cousin in Savannah. You must hear her read it; the news is dreadful!”

Judith burns. She does not wish to hear Lucille read her letter, does not wish for Sara Gomez and her straight white teeth to purr and laugh in her parlor as if this were any other social gathering. Judith has called the women together to pray, but the women laugh like mockingbirds, and Judith cannot understand it.

Lucille holds the letter aloft proudly. “It’s been five months since the British took Savannah, and my poor cousin is wearing thin. I daresay she may be joining us in Charlestown soon, if the Patriots don’t rescue her first!” She opens the letter and prepares to read.

“I—” Judith clears her throat, licks her lips. “I think we should begin our Tehillim now. It is not the time for chatter.”

There is a stillness to the room, a beating of fans and a stifle of laughter, and the women stare at Judith. She has said something wrong.

“But of course!” Sara smiles at her again. “How right you are, Judith! Come, ladies, we must do our duty and send our soldiers off for battle with a prayer. Judith —” she puts a daintily gloved hand on her shoulder “— will you please lead us in prayer?”

Judith nods and opens her Tehillim. But her shoulder burns, and the letters blur together before her. She forces the words out, a flat and rushed sound that scrapes the back of her throat, and the women repeat after her in solemn whispers.

The women stare at Judith. She has said something wrong

At last, she is done. She closes the Tehillim and dares to look up at the women. They do not look back at her. They look at each other, at the paintings on her walls, examine the embroidery of her sofa, and so the awful stillness returns to the room.

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“Well.” Lucille stands first. “I must be off.” She meets Judith’s eyes for a moment, an angry flash of black night, then smiles at the rest of the women. “It has been so enjoyable seeing you all. May we meet again for simchos.”

Sara Gomez stands next. “Thank you, Judith.” Her smile is so white. “Please make our appreciation known to Mr. Levy. He has put aside his personal sentiments of war for the sake of our Jewish brethren, and we are all heartened by his devotion.” She looks at Judith, expecting a response, but Judith does not know what to say, so she merely nods.

The rest of the women leave quickly, only a few whispers among them. And Judith is left alone, watching from the window, and knowing that once again, she has done wrong.

Jacob

Precisely at the moment when Jacob Solomon realizes what his purpose in this life is, the baby wails. Rebecca hurries to the cradle, shushing and patting the bundle in her arms, but her eyes remain locked with Jacob’s.

“Where am I to go?” There is wobble in Rebecca’s voice, and Jacob looks away.

He runs his fingers over the wooden grain of the table. It is a soft wood, the veneer faded in spots, and he can still feel the ridges, the veins

of life that once upheld a forest. He really ought to sand and polish it before he sets out.

“Jacob.” Rebecca looks at him still. “Where am I to go?” Now her voice is firm, thrust out of her throat with a bravado of courage.

“I’m sure Raphael will look after you.” He does not mean for his words to sound abrupt, and he sighs. “War is not easy, Rebecca.” He does not want to tell her the truth of his reasoning, tell her that they are standing on the precipice of ruin and that he must do something, anything, to save them. But he must. “The Army offers a salary, more than Gideon could ever offer.”

“Gideon will not mind your leaving the shop? Surely he needs his most skilled apprentice.”

have returned from the war, and they are better for it. And… there is also the matter of Gideon.” Jacob coughs, looks away. “Gideon has closed the shop and left for Philadelphia. He bade me farewell this Sunday evening. I have not had success in finding another occupation.” The smallness of his admission, of a man who cannot provide for his wife, crawls at his skin and so he raises his chin with a tight smile.

Rebecca swallows, looks away

She does not know that Gideon has left for Philadelphia, does not know that her husband has been without employment

Rebecca’s face is blank, innocent. It dawns on him, then, that she has not heard. She does not know that Gideon has left for Philadelphia, does not know that her husband has been without employment. And Jacob has not told her.

“There has been much talk of Independence and liberties, of how our nation ought to be governed, but if we do not fight for these freedoms, they will never come to be. The Continental soldiers from our kehillah

from Jacob to the baby in her arms. “Then you must go. I don’t know how I shall be able to bear it. But Gabriel and I will be brave.” Her smile is watery, her eyes are watery, and Jacob is suddenly very unsure of his convictions.

It had been so clear to him, after speaking with David and Moses at the beit knesses. He needed to find employment. And their uniforms had called to him, taunted him, telling him of glory and honor that he

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had never known.

It is as if his whole life he has done the right thing, lived a small life in a small house, and then these men showed him that he could be more. That if he chose it, there was a world of courage and bravery for the taking. But now his wife and child are before him, and he does not know how he thought that Jacob Solomon could ever be more than a man struggling to put bread on the table.

“Rebecca, if you wish me to stay, I shall.” He looks at the baby in her arms. “Perhaps I can ask the chazan or the parnas for employment, just for the time being.” They will not offer employment, but they will give him charity. And he burns at the thought of it.

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“No,” she says. “We will be alright, Jacob. I’m sure Raphael will agree to host us.” She sets Gabriel down in the cradle softly, drapes a cloth over him. “You should go.”

Jacob exhales. She has agreed. He will have to act quickly. Captain Lushington’s company sets out again in a fortnight, and there is so much he must do. He must speak with David and Moses, inquire as to what sort of supplies and provisions he ought to prepare. The vision of a soldier in navy cloth smiles at him, tips his hat. Jacob Solomon, indeed.

Perhaps this will be his moment. He will look his parents in the eye and tell them with pride that their son will be a soldier

With her back still turned to him, Rebecca says softly, “What of your parents? They are not young.”

Jacob scoffs. “I daresay they will not worry much for me. In their eyes, my leaving may be the first good thing I have ever done in my life.”

Rebecca clucks her tongue, but doesn’t respond, and he knows he is right. The Solomon sons have each carved a role for themselves. Gideon the leader, Ezra the rich one and Benjamin the wise one. Jacob is the small one. It has never been spoken, but it is a truth that Jacob has known since the cradle. His brothers took their first steps before their first birthday, had memorized the Krias Shema before their second, and could recite their letters before their third. Jacob did not walk until he had completed his second year of life, his first grievous sin in the Solomon home. He has never been able to earn his parents’ good grace since then.

“I will invite my parents for a Shabbos meal this week. It has been a while since we had them last.” Jacob pulls his lips into a thin line, swallows hard on the quiver in his throat. Perhaps this will be his moment. He will look his parents in the eye and tell them with pride that their son will be a soldier in the Continental Army.

He can see it now. They will be Gideon the leader, Ezra the rich, Benjamin the wise, and Jacob the brave.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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There’s a charged and refreshing energy in the air. This Yom Tov season, all the shopping and cooking prep is accompanied by whispered tefillos for a sweet new year.

Enjoy our rich and varied Yom Tov dishes as we unveil our Tishrei menu. As always, we strive to combine elegance with ease, tradition with fresh twists. Happy cooking, and may all of our tefillos be answered L’tovah.

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All Things Apples

DECONSTRUCTED APPLE CRANBERRY CRUMBLE

APPLE PIE

APPLE CUSTARD MUFFINS

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Marvelous Meats

COFFEE CLUB ROAST

RASPBERRY GLAZED BEEF

CARAMEL BALSAMIC FLANKEN ROAST

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Honoring the Ushpizin

CRANBERRY MOUSSE CUPS

COFFEE CHOCOLATE FUDGE PIE

SWISS MERINGUE WREATHS WITH PLUM COMPOTE

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Apple Crumb Cake

DIRECTIONS:

1. Grease or line an 8" round springform pan with Lieber’s parchment paper. Set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 375º F.

CAKE INGREDIENTS:

¾ cup flour

¼ cup sugar

1 tsp baking powder

¾ tsp Lieber’s cinnamon

⅛ tsp baking soda

⅛ tsp salt

¼ cup + 2 Tbs of non-dairy milk

¾ tsp Lieber’s vanilla extract

¼ cup + 2 tsp oil

1 large egg

1 can Lieber’s apple pie filling

CRUMB INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1/3 cup sugar

1 tsp Lieber’s cinnamon

½ tsp salt

½ cup coconut oil melted & cooled

1 ½ cups flour

Caramel sauce for serving (Optional)

3. For the topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together both sugars, cinnamon, salt and flour. Add melted coconut oil and mix with a fork until it forms crumbs. Set aside.

4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a large measuring cup, mix together milk, vanilla, oil and egg. Whisk until smooth.

5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon. Do not over mix.

6. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.

7. Pour the apple pie filling over the cake batter. Sprinkle crumb topping over the apples covering completely.

8. Bake the cake for 30 - 35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.

9. Let cool completely in the pan.

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RECIPE BY SARA GOLDSTEIN

LIBBY GOLDBERGER

Tishrei is fast approaching, and with it the cooling vibes of fall. This comes along with the desire to warm our kitchens with the cozy aromas of baking apples.

APPLE Pie

A slice of warm apple pie is the perfect finish to any meal.

DOUGH

2 cups Wondermills flour

1½ sticks margarine

¼ cup sugar

⅓ cup ice-cold water

FILLING

7–8 golden delicious apples, sliced thinly

½ cup sugar

6 T. apricot jam

½ tsp. cinnamon

1 T. Wondermills flour

1 T. cornstarch

2 T. water

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Mix dough ingredients together using the dough hook. Add another 1 or 2 tablespoons of flour if needed. Place the dough in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

3. To prepare the filling, combine the sugar, apricot jam, cinnamon and flour in a bowl until combined.

4. In a small cup, combine the cornstarch and water until there are no lumps, and add to the apricot mixture.

5. Add the apples, and toss until all the apples are coated.

6. Reserve a bit of dough for the lattice on top. Roll out the remaining dough into a 9” circle between 2 parchment papers. Place the dough into a 9” pie dish. Spoon the apple mixture on top of the dough.

7. Roll out the remaining dough into a square. Cut out long strips of dough, measuring approximately ¾-inch in the width, and create a criss-cross lattice on top.

8. Brush the top with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.

9. Bake at 350° for an hour, until the dough turns golden.

APPLE CUSTARD Muffins

A luscious and comforting dessert that’s just perfect for Yom Tov. Yields approximately 16 muffins.

INGREDIENTS

2 sticks margarine

1 egg

1 tsp. baking powder

1 vanilla sugar

1 cup sugar

3 cups Wondermills flour

3 Cortland apples, peeled and cubed

Dash of cinnamon

12 oz. custard

Confectioners’ sugar, optional

STREUSEL CRUMB TOPPING

⅔ cup flour

⅓ cup brown sugar

½ stick margarine, melted

DIRECTIONS

1. Knead the first six ingredients into a fine dough, using the dough hook.

2. Oil-spray three 6-cup muffin pans.

3. Press the dough onto the bottoms and sides of the muffin pans.

4. Mix the cubed apples with cinnamon. Spoon the apple filling evenly into each muffin cavity.

5. Top each muffin with 1 tablespoon of custard. Add 1 spoonful of dough, and spread it over the muffin.

6. Combine the streusel crumbs ingredients. Sprinkle on top of the muffin.

7. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes, until light brown.

8. Dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.

Deconstructed

APPLE CRANBERRY Crumble

All the warm and cozy fall vibes are in this simple yet flavorful dessert.

APPLE LAYER

6 Cortland apples

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1 T. Wondermills flour

¼ cup sugar

1 tsp. lemon juice

CRUMBLE

1 stick margarine, cut into chunks

¾ cup flour

½ cup brown sugar

¼ cup granola or oats Caramel syrup, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Peel the apples, and cut them into small cubes. Place in a 9x13” baking pan along with the cranberries.

3. Mix in the rest of the apple layer ingredients.

4. Cover and bake for 1½ hours, tossing every ½ hour, until the apples are soft.

5. Combine all crumble ingredients, and place on a lined cookie sheet.

6. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, then stir the mixture and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, checking intermittently for burning. Mix while hot to break the mixture into a crumble.

7. To assemble, place 2 tablespoons of warm apple mixture onto a plate, sprinkle with crumble, and drizzle with caramel syrup. Alternatively, place a little of the crumble into a glass cup, add the apple mixture, drizzle with caramel syrup, and add more crumbs on top.

Note: If you plan to prepare this dish in advance, freeze the components separately, and rewarm the apples before assembling.

I remember when setting up for a vort involved the strategic placement of shoe boxes under tablecloths so you could display your neighbor’s peanut chew platter with “height.” Alongside the peanut chews were an assortment of homemade cookies — usually “doggie bones,” crinkle cookies and almond crescents — sent with love from friends and family. Mazel tov!

Those homegrown affairs have gone the way of corded phones and station wagons. Today’s simchos are on a completely different scale. Homemade cookies have morphed into handmade miniatures, venues have moved from home to hall, and the bevy of kallah’s friends who used to set up the event has been replaced by a party planner, whose job it is to pull together all those elegant details.

Mirel Weber, simcha planner extraordinaire, graciously gave me some of her time in a rare, quiet moment between events, along with a backstage glimpse into the work that goes on behind the scenes of a perfectly planned simcha

Small Beginnings

“I never planned to go into the party planning business at all,” says Mirel. “I actually ran a business selling sheitel hats for about 20 years, but it became complicated to run a business out of my home while raising my children. I thought party planning would be perfect for me instead, and at first I accepted mostly Shabbos simchos.”

She didn’t dream that her little side hustle would turn her into Monsey’s go-to planner for beautifully orchestrated simchos, from simple sheva brachos parties to lavish hachnasas Sefer Torah celebrations.

came at the request of a friend. Since she didn’t yet have any systems in place, Mirel did all the work herself.

“I just did something I was always good at, without really knowing why I was good at it,” Mirel says. “I always had a flair for making things look beautiful.”

From there, the business grew organically, one step at a time.

“I actually set up my own vort when I was a kallah,” Mirel recalls. “We thought it was the most stunning thing ever! We used a black tablecloth, a white runner and red roses, and for special effect, drums to showcase the miniatures.”

Her first “professional” job

“There was no such thing then as getting fruit platters from this place, cake platters from that place. I did everything myself. I cut up all the fruit and arranged it all on my own. I thought the hostess would be disappointed, but they thought it was gorgeous! After that, things just picked up on their own.”

“I just did something I was always good at, without really knowing why I was good at it,” Mirel says. “I always had a flair for making things look beautiful”

What’s In, What’s Out

I ask Mirel what’s changed over the years.

“Everything,” she replies candidly. Today’s standards have risen exponentially, and what only a wealthy family would have had for their simcha in years past is now standard even for a family on a tight budget. Simchos have become bigger, louder and way more extravagant, and even some outlandish additions have started creeping in.

Mirel recalls some of her more unusual events. “A few years ago, a doctor from the Five Towns called me to plan her son’s bar mitzvah. She davka wanted to make it in Ohr Samayach in Monsey rather than in a fancy hotel, so that her son’s bar mitzvah would be in a ‘makom kadosh.’ Since her son loved soccer, the bar mitzvah’s theme was everything soccer! Guests each got a little duffle bag containing a blanket with the bar mitzvah boy’s name on it, as well as a Shabbos lamp shaped like a soccer ball and yarmulkas with soccer balls on them. There were soccer ball–shaped cookies and a hammock filled with soccer balls to round out the decor.”

Another more interesting simcha she planned was centered around the bar mitzvah boy’s love of fish.

“Throughout the hall there were enormous fish tanks placed in strategic spots, and the centerpieces on the tables featured huge vases filled with goldfish swimming around. Each guest was served a whole mini trout, and for dessert, guests were served a plate that

had a tiny fish tank with a live fish on it, alongside a tasty ice pop.”

Elements of Style

At this point in Mirel’s career, her operation is a smooth and well oiled machine, with multiple simchos seamlessly coordinated at the same time. She makes sure to enlist plenty of help so she never finds herself shorthanded. Her services are in constant demand, as her reputation as the go-to planner for every budget precedes her. So what does she think are the most important elements of a beautiful Yiddishe simcha?

“It isn’t necessary shell out tons of money,” she says. “With a little thought and effort, you can pull off a beautiful simcha on any budget. I would say to start with your flowers, and take key elements and colors from there. If it’s a vort, it’s important to make sure the kallah’s dress coordinates well with the flowers. I prefer working with soft colors rather than strong, garish colors, as it makes the venue look more refined.

“It’s also important to formulate a budget where you focus on what’s most important to you. For example, many of my chasiddish clients will spend a lot of money on extra food, but will skimp on the flowers. Decide what’s most important to you to make your simcha extra special.”

Trends move fast, especially in today’s media-driven world. What seems to be de rigueur one month is completely passé by the next, and keeping

Guests were served a plate that had a tiny fish tank with a live fish on it, alongside a tasty ice pop

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up can sometimes seem like a full-time job. How does Mirel stay on top of current trends?

“I don’t,” is her blunt reply. “I don’t have WhatsApp, I don’t use social media and I don’t use technology to drive my business. I generally have a good feel for what’s looking good at the moment, and I don’t let myself be dictated to by whatever is trending right now.”

People often come to Mirel with pictures of gorgeous tablescapes and ask her to recreate them — within budget, of course.

“But photos are very often inaccurate,” she says. “What you’re seeing could be a multimillion-dollar affair, or it could be a Photoshopped image that looks way more glamorous than it really was. This creates false standards, and it fools people into believing that everyone can pull off a simcha just like the Cohens did. It creates unnecessary jealousy and artificially drives up standards.”

Is there any area where presentation does matter?

“There’s a certain hall that has a reputation for having the best food,” Mirel says in way of an answer. “I asked the caterer what his secret was, and he told me it was the plating. When food looks good, it also tastes good. It’s important to present food nicely. Even a plate of gefilte fish can be made to look attractive with a few simple garnishes. On the other hand, people can sometimes spend a fortune on expensive meats, but when it isn’t presented elegantly, then you could have done just as well serving a cheaper alternative.”

When Things Go Wrong

Catch Mirel on any day of the week, and she’ll likely be running from site to site as she plans a few simchos at once. This past Shabbos alone she coordinated simchos in Montebello, Chestnut Ridge and two more places in Monsey. Doing so many things at the same time requires an extra level of organization, as well as the ability to handle

“But photos are very often inaccurate,” Mirel says. “What you’re seeing could be a multimillion-dollar affair, or it could be a Photoshopped image that looks way more glamorous than it really was”

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situations when things go off script, which they inevitably do.

“One particular Shabbos simcha had so many disasters that, looking back, you just have to laugh,” Mirel says. “I had hired a waitress I thought I could trust, and after setting up the site before Shabbos, I left it in waitress Lisa’s hands. On Shabbos morning, I was greeted by the baal simcha, who was very irate. ‘What’s wrong?’ I asked. ‘What’s wrong?’ she said. ‘More like what went right! Do you know we had the police here Friday night?’

“I soon found out that Lisa, who was the only one of the waitstaff who knew how a Shabbos meal was supposed to be served, left right after I did on Friday afternoon. The waiters had zero experience serving a Shabbos meal, and the meal was an unceasing string of errors. On Friday night, for the dips course, they neatly arranged a sectional dish containing chopped liver, tuna salad, and tomato dip. When the baalei simcha came into the kitchen to see what was going on, Lisa showed up. Afraid of what might happen when the hosts would realize she had neglected her job, she called the police and claimed that the baalei simcha were harassing and abusing her. Thankfully, after much explanation, the police didn’t take her seriously, but it was quite an unpleasant turn of events. On Shabbos morning, I quickly ran to another hall close by and begged the caterer to lend me some of his waiters, which he kindly did.”

To cap matters off, Lisa showed up at Mirel’s door after Shabbos, crying that she’d been abused and harassed over Shabbos, and demanded

payment. Mirel calmly showed her footage of the event, where it clearly showed that she had not been present for most of the seudah, and that was that. Obviously, that was the last time Mirel hired Lisa to run an event.

Another near disaster was a date mixup of a bar mitzvah that took place at the beginning of Mirel’s party planning career. She was enjoying a lazy family Sunday, thinking that all she had to do that day was fire up the grill, when she got a phone call.

“It was a client asking when the tablecloths were coming. I had no idea what they were talking about! Then I realized that there had somehow been a misunderstanding about the date, and that I was supposed to set up for a bar mitzvah that very night. And it was July Fourth weekend as well, which meant that many of my vendors were away.”

With the aplomb that she has become famous for, Mirel slipped into high gear.

“I tried every gemach I knew of until I found tablecloths, because the tablecloth vendor I use was in Vermont. My husband ran to get fruit at the supermarket, and I enlisted all of my friends to help me cut them up. I couldn’t get hold of my regular florist and found a local yokel who sent the most awful flowers you have ever seen. Then, when I reached out to my regular baker, she

On Shabbos morning, I quickly ran to another hall close by and begged the caterer to lend me some of his waiters

told me she was in New Hampshire. However, in an incredible act of chesed, she gave me the combination to her door and told me to take whatever I needed from her freezer, and that we would make the cheshbon later. With some syrup and store-bought juices we created three different colored drinks, and voila! We had a beautiful bar mitzvah!”

The Importance of Unimportant Things

After so many years of experiencing Yiddishe simchos, what is the most important thing a baal simcha should know?

Mirel answers unhesitatingly. “To relax and enjoy every moment of their simcha. A simcha passes so quickly; it’s just one night. You won’t remember if every tiny detail matched your vision. You’ll only remember the joy of the simcha and the nachas you had. Don’t get agitated over the small stuff.

“At one very upscale simcha, the hostess was very spe-

cific about the mechitzos, which she wanted black and trimmed in silver. However, when they arrived, they were silver and trimmed in black. I had to do something about it, because people, especially women, don’t like standing near a mechitzah that is in effect a mirror. Because of time constraints, I was only able to exchange it for an all-black mechitzah, a far cry from the hostess’s original vision, but I told her that this was the best I could do, and that it wasn’t worth getting agitated over. At the end of the simcha she thanked me and told me that not getting worked up over small details was just what she needed to hear in order to enjoy her simcha.”

Mirel sometimes wishes for a return to the older, simpler ways of making simchos. “Many simchos today have become very impersonal. In the past, friends and family would send something to every simcha so that they could personally share in your joy. Today, everything gets done with a phone call to the caterer or party planner, and very often, the effort of the person who sent something is not really apparent — nor appreciated enough.”

One positive change Mirel has noticed is that people have become more realistic about their budgets. “People today have a clearer idea of what they want, and how much they can realistically do with the budget that they have. I used to get more calls asking, ‘Can you do a vachnacht for xyz dollars,’ quoting a ridiculously low amount that wouldn’t even cover the food they wanted. Today, people know that if they want to have an upscale simcha, then they need to have realistic expectations about how much it’s going to cost.”

A simcha passes so quickly; it’s just one night. You won’t remember if every tiny detail matched your vision. You’ll only remember the joy of the simcha and the nachas you had

Ultimately, a Yiddishe simcha is not only about the flowers, the tablecloths or even the food. A simcha celebrates another family forging another link in the chain of Klal Yisroel. For that, the budget is irrelevant; the centerpiece is the joy and nachas for the family and Hashem.

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Years ago, I was shopping around for a nice set of Shabbos cutlery.

On a visit to Brooklyn, I popped into a houseware store and asked the owner if they carried a set with fish knives and fish forks. She looked up at me and said, “You’re British, aren’t you? Here in America, we don’t use these things.”

Eventually, I bought a full set from an English brand, and now each setting at my Shabbos table includes two knives, two forks and two spoons. Guests rarely know what to make of the fish knife — but thankfully, my children do.

It’s not just the fish knife that earns puzzled looks. The soup spoon, too, often needs a little explanation as it’s more rounded than the American spoon. You’re supposed to sip delicately from its side instead of shoving the front into your mouth.

SIVI SEKULA

Refined table etiquette is often thought of as a European practice, rooted in centuries of aristocracy. Yet the wealthy families of America’s Gilded Age held themselves to equally high standards. And even in today’s casual world, where fast food dominates, the traditions of proper dining still whisper reminders of a more elegant past.

SETTING THE SCENE

Imagine stepping into the dining hall of a royal palace or a great estate. Before a word is spoken, the table itself sets the tone. Silver polished until it gleams, crystal goblets catching the light, porcelain plates trimmed in gold — more than a meal, every detail announces that this is a house of order and refinement.

In Britain, monarchs commissioned entire sets of china for state occasions, each adorned with national emblems. In America, the White House maintains its own official state china service, with each president inaugurating a new design. To sit at such a table is to dine on history itself.

When forks and spoons first arrived in British noble households, they were more than tools; they were statements. Where once people ate with knives and hands, now came utensils designed for grace. By the 18th and 19th centuries, the table was crowded with specialized cutlery: fish forks, cake forks, fruit knives, dessert spoons. Setting the cutlery properly had a simple but elegant rule: Work your way from the outside in, as each course arrives. For example, fish forks are placed outside the dinner forks, as the fish course is served first.

Dining in such a setting was never just about filling one’s stomach. It was about participating in a world of ritual and grace, where even the smallest gesture mattered.

Across the Atlantic, America’s Gilded Age elite — the

Vanderbilts, Astors and Carnegies — cultivated similar standards of grandeur. Their mansions, modeled after European palaces, boasted dining rooms that seated dozens and grand ballrooms that hosted magnificent banquets. For these families, table etiquette was as much about social position as it was about food.

MEAL RITUALS

As much as modern-day society dinners may look like those of the past, the lives of the aristocrats of previous centuries revolved around meal time.

Attire was a key part of the ritual. In grand households,

family members and guests were expected to change their clothing multiple times a day. Morning attire was suitable for casual business, afternoon dress was required for visits, and dinner demanded full evening wear. For men, this meant a formal dress coat, while the women wore gowns and their finest jewelry. At state occasions or society banquets, the tiaras would be on full display. The formality of dress reinforced the idea that meals were not only about food but about honoring the occasion.

Breakfast was usually served buffet-style in the breakfast room, with family members coming in for the morning meal whenever they were ready for the day (though they were expected to be up at a decent hour).

Luncheon was served after midday. This meal was a

light affair that included cold meats, salads and pastries. There’s a reason the term “luncheon” is associated with ladies rather than with gentlemen. At this time of day, the men were generally out on business and ate the afternoon meal at the local pub or gentlemen’s club. Luncheon became a time for the women to socialize with their friends at home.

TEA TIME

Then came tea time. The iconic British tea time ritual was introduced in the 17th century, when tea was still an expensive luxury, available only to the wealthy. It was served in fine porcelain cups, often imported from China, and became associated with sophistication.

By the early 19th century, the Duchess of Bedford (a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria) popularized afternoon tea, which was served at around four o’clock. She found the gap between luncheon and late dinner too long and began taking tea with small cakes and sandwiches in her private rooms. This habit spread rapidly among the aristocracy.

Afternoon tea is still served today, but mostly in luxury hotels like The Ritz in London where curious commoners can pay to experience this small slice of aristocratic life. Afternoon tea consists of light finger foods, like perfectly-cut cucumber sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and array of tiny cakes and pastries, all presented on a three-tiered platter alongside a tea tray.

Afternoon tea should not be confused with high tea, which is completely different. Despite the name, high tea was traditionally a working-class evening meal with

heartier dishes (meats, bread and potatoes), eaten at a high table. Aristocrats never used the term “high tea”; they considered it common.

Tea time, of course, came with its own set of etiquette and rules. The hostess poured tea for her guests, reinforcing the ritual of hospitality. Warm milk was poured first, then the tea from the tea pot, and then sugar. (The British way of making tea with just the right amount of milk being poured first, is championed as highly superior to any other way, and displays one’s tea-making skills.) Cups were held delicately by the handle — never with fingers looped through it — and spoons rested neatly on the saucer after stirring; they were never left in the cup. Food was eaten in small bites: sandwiches first, then scones, then cakes.

THE MANY RULES OF DINNER

Dinner was the main meal of the day. While the working class ate supper in the earlier hours of the evening, the noble households ate later, at around 8 p.m.

Children, no matter how noble their birth, were rarely allowed to join the adults at formal meals. The dining room was reserved for those who had mastered proper conduct. Until then, children ate separately with their governesses or in nursery rooms. Only when they could handle themselves with poise — sitting upright, using utensils correctly, and participating in conversation with grace and respect — were they welcomed at the family table.

Dinner was announced by the dinner gong. Family members, all dressed in their

fine evening wear, would gather in a parlor for some pre-dinner drinks and casual conversation. Then the butler would announce, “Dinner is served,” and they would make their way to the formal dining room.

The procession into the dining room (or ballroom, if it was a more celebratory affair) was arranged according to rank or age. When the family dined alone, everyone entered according to their age. When guests were present, everyone entered in pairs according to their rank, or title. In Britain, dukes and marquesses are superior to earls and barons, and so they would lead the procession. Over in America, where aristocratic titles didn’t exist, rank meant social precedence, which was calculated according to one’s net worth.

Conversation itself was carefully regulated. Guests were seated according to rank and arranged so that conversation would flow evenly around the table. Speaking across the table was discouraged, as was dominating the conversation. The head of the household would begin conversing with the person seated to his right, and the rest of the guests would follow suit by conversing with one of their neighbors at the table. At a certain point, everyone would switch and talk to the person on their other side. The art of table talk was about balance: listening as well as speaking, and wit tempered with restraint.

Posture mattered. Elbows were kept off the table, chewing was discreet, and slowness was preferred to haste. Eating was not to be rushed; it was to be conducted with calm dignity, reflecting self-control and consideration for others.

SILENT SIGNALS

For centuries, the royal courts of Europe set the standard for dining etiquette. In earlier times, meals were served in the style known as service à la Française, in which dozens of dishes were placed on the table at once, and diners helped themselves. While grand in appearance, this

JACKIE KENNEDY’S TRANSFORMATION OF THE WHITE HOUSE

When Jacqueline Kennedy arrived at the White House in 1961, she quickly realized that the state dining tradition had grown tired and lacked historical depth. Determined to restore both beauty and dignity, she placed great emphasis on the State Dining Room and on the role of the table itself in conveying status.

One of her first steps was to restore the room’s furnishings to their original character. She oversaw the re-gilding of fixtures, the return of historic centerpieces, and the careful arrangement of chairs and tables that reflected the home’s early style. She paid particular attention to the china and place settings. Each piece was chosen to harmonize with the season and the formality of the event.

Mrs. Kennedy also modernized the way state dinners were experienced. Instead of the stiff U-shaped tables of the past, she introduced round tables, which encouraged personal conversation and gave guests a more welcoming experience. The settings were sophisticated but never ostentatious, with no detail left unattended — from the arrangement of cutlery to the precise folding of napkins.

During previous administrations, White House dinners were very long and overly formal, with six or more courses served. Mrs. Kennedy had the menus simplified into a graceful four-course structure, striking a balance between elegance and restraint. Each dish was chosen with thought for the season and the guests, ensuring that hospitality was expressed not through extravagance, but through elegance.

To safeguard this tradition, Mrs. Kennedy established the White House Historical Association, ensuring that the home’s treasures, including its china collections, would be preserved and studied. Thanks to her vision, the White House regained its reputation as a place where state dining was not only about serving food, but about expressing the dignity of the nation through order, beauty and hospitality.

system was chaotic and wasteful. By the 19th century, a more elegant method, service à la Russe, took its place. Here, each course was brought in separately in a carefully timed procession, allowing for a calmer, more dignified meal.

This change required the expansion of cutlery and glassware, since each course demanded its own tools. It also allowed for greater artistry in presentation. The royal table became a display of precision and order, with every plate, goblet and utensil placed in exact alignment.

The waitstaff were trained to move with precision and discretion, and were not permitted to speak unless spoken to. Plates were served from the left, wine poured from the

right. No servant would dare interrupt a guest’s conversation. A plate that was finished was removed as though by invisible hands, so that the rhythm of the meal could continue seamlessly. The skill of the household staff was a point of pride for aristocratic families and reflected their ability to maintain a home where order and dignity reigned. Even communication at the table was refined into a code. The way a diner placed his cutlery signaled whether he had finished his course or merely paused. A napkin left on the chair indicated that one intended to return; a napkin folded neatly on the plate signaled that the meal was concluded. Words were unnecessary; manners spoke more eloquently than voices.

In every era, from royal courts to Gilded Age mansions to the White House, the table has been more than a place for eating. It has served as a stage for culture and tradition where silver and china, cutlery and conversation, all come together to reflect the values of the household. While fashions in dining may evolve, the act of dining itself reflects our character just as much as the menu.

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HUNGARIAN BLOOD FLOWS THROUGH ME.

As she was nearing the age of 90, my beloved grandmother didn’t remember much. She didn’t recognize me and would politely ask whom she had the honor of meeting when I would visit, even though I secretly believed I was her favorite (probably just like every one of her other granddaughters believed). But she didn’t forget what was important to her, not even in her last months, when she vehemently corrected anyone who would say that Sighet, from where she hailed, had been under Romanian proper. “It was in Hungary,” she would say with conviction, and you dared not challenge her.*

SHEVY HOLLANDER

That’s the kind of Hungarian blood that flows through me. Loyal, blue and inclined to proper etiquette.

I’ll never forget an important lesson I learned from my grandmother. I was eleven years old when we had the delight of hosting her for Shabbos. I was proudly setting the table, waiting for the approval I was sure to get for my perfectly aligned cutlery, prettily folded napkins and willingness to help.

But instead, I got a barely concealed exclamation of dismay. “No!” she gasped as she looked at the table. “The forks need to be on the left. Never on the right.”

It was a lesson I never forgot, and it’s one I’m here to share.

Setting the Table

Tablecloth Length

A formal meal should have a drop of at least ten inches, while a casual table should have a drop of six to eight inches. If you choose to go floor length, you would need to measure your table height.

Tempted to skip the tablecloth? Don’t. A table upon which you eat should be “nicely covered” and clean, according to the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch

Elbow room

The recommended space one should allow for each person at the table is 24 inches, though in tighter spaces, 21 inches can work. Ideally, allow six inches between chairs, or a minimum of two inches if space is tight.

Using either a placemat or charger to define each place setting is always a good idea.

Individual Settings

Table-setting formality ranges from an informal setting for a one-course meal to a multi-course formal dinner with a variety of specialized cutlery: soup spoon, entree spoon, tea spoon, dessert spoon; salad fork, fish fork, entree fork; butter knife, fish knife and entree knife (and then some!).

Here we’ll stick with the table setting that we generally see at family Shabbos meals and formal Jewish events and simchos

Guests at the Meal

Place the napkin on your lap for the duration of the meal. If you need to step away from the table, you can place it loosely on your chair. After the meal, place the napkin to the left of your plate.

During mealtime, keep elbows off the table and your hands visible. Your phone should not be placed on the table or held in your hand. It should be silenced and tucked away.

When eating an entrée or appetizer that requires a fork and knife, hold the fork in your non-dominant hand and the knife in your dominant hand. The American way is to cut food with the knife, then switch the fork to your dominant hand to eat, but many prefer the continental method, where you keep the fork in your non-dominant hand to eat after cutting. You can use either method, as long as you stay consistent (because surely, someone is tracking you!).

Utensils are placed in order of use from outside in for formal table settings, although the knife does get used before the dessert spoon.

PLATES

Centrally placed.

FORKS

To the left of the plate. Dinner fork near the plate, salad/appetizer fork to the far left.

KNIVES

To the right of the plate, blade facing the plate.

SPOONS

To the right of the knife.

GLASSES

Use either a water glass, or a water glass plus a wine glass for a meal that includes wine, placed above the knife and spoon.

NAPKIN

Placed either on the plate, to the left of the forks, or under the forks.

Unsure of how to set your table? Just use the word FORKS to guide you.

Start at the left, as if spelling the word. Place the Forks, followed by the O — which looks just like a plate. At the Right, place the Knife and then the Spoons.

Say It With Cutlery

Tired of having your plate confiscated before you could finish? Utensils can be used to communicate your status with those clearing the table.

I’M JUST PAUSING; DON’T TAKE IT.

I’M READY FOR THE NEXT DISH.

I’M DONE!

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Mind These Halachos

Proper dining etiquette and hilchos derech eretz intersect in so many areas. The Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (42) details halachos pertinent to mealtime.

DON’T OVERFILL YOUR PLATE OR EAT IN A RAVENOUS WAY.

Don’t eat or drink while standing.

DON’T HOLD THE FOOD IN YOUR HAND AND BREAK OFF PIECES WITH YOUR OTHER HAND.

When drinking, don’t consume an entire cupful in one gulp; it is proper to finish in two swallows unless it’s a bigger cup, in which case more sips are okay. (It is permitted to finish an entire cup in the case of a mitzvah, such as at Kiddush (Pischei Teshuvah on Shulchan Aruch).

Once you have taken a bite of bread, don’t place the remainder on the table, a serving dish or offer it to someone else. The same goes for other foods, as well as used drinking glasses. Don’t drink from someone else’s cup or offer someone a cup from which you drank.

Bread can be used as a substitute spoon, but you must be careful to eat some of the bread with each mouthful, and also eat what is left from the bread and not leave it on the table.

DON’T STARE AT SOMEONE WHO IS EATING OR DRINKING, OR AT THEIR PORTION.

IT IS FORBIDDEN TO THROW BREAD.

Don’t drink water in front of others; instead, turn your face away. (This does not have to be done for other beverages.)

The Ben Ish Chai writes that one should be careful to eat slowly. One should be mindful to chew thoroughly and swallow before putting more food into one’s mouth.

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Buffet Protocol

Here are some tips for handling buffet traffic with finesse.

Make sure to use the designated utensils and avoid cross-contamination between dishes.

Leave the last serving for another person when the food item is running low. Hopefully, there will be a refill so you can have your taste too.

Be mindful of spills or dropped food. Clean them up, or summon someone to help you with it.

The food may look tempting, but don’t be a line muncher. Wait until you’re seated to enjoy your selections.

Your child is surely super capable, mature and clean, but don’t let them serve themselves at a buffet.

Carry drinks separately from the food, especially if they are placed in different areas.

Hold the utensils and napkins under your plate so one hand is free for serving.

No returns! Once something is on your plate, it’s there to stay.

Want seconds? Thirds? Wonderful, but bring a clean plate to the buffet each time.

Not at This Table!

Stacking or scraping dirty plates is a no-no. They should be taken away from the table and dealt with in the serving area.

*During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Sighet was the capital of the Maramaros region in Hungary. Following World War I, northern Transylvania was returned to Romania, and with it, Sighet. During World War II, the town was again part of Hungary between 1940 and 1944. Today, it is in Romania proper.

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Classifieds

FOR SALE

FREEZER FOR SALE

10 cubic freezer, brand new, never used. $450 or best offer. Call/Text 845-422-6865

DOONA STROLLER

Doona Stroller, multiple colors avail.cll/txt 1-201-6144045

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

FOLD-ABLE PLASTIC BENCHES

White plastic benches for sale 3 8” benches for $25/ each and 6 6” benches for $15/each. 8455026491

SWINGSET FOR SALE

Great condition (about 10 years old) Asking $2,000 (reg $7k). Call/text 845-274-4543

REAL ESTATE

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

RENTAL AIRMONT

Beautiful, spacious 3-bedroom Upper high ranch apt. for rent. Pls. text/leave a message at 929-214-3016.

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

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

BLAUVELT AREA

3/4 bedroom private house with deck and backyard available for use SundayThu ( excluding weekends). Suitable for Daycare or Dormers. Call/text 845-3763540

PRIVATE HOUSE FOR RENT

Dr. Frank - Beautiful 3,000+ sf house with deck and yard available immediately for rent. 4-5 bedrooms. Shortterm, 12-18 months. $4900. Please email mcmender@ gmail.com .

PRIVATE HOUSE

New Hempstead for Rent: Renovated 3BR-2BA house w/ guest suite, trex deck, modern kitchen, stunning private outdoors. Near 4 shuls. Available October. 347351-2462

SPACE FOR RENT

2 Large rooms with kitchenette. For daycare, office etc. Located in S. Monsey area. Call/Text 845502-0058

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

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

SPACE AVAILABLE

For Lease – 6,100 Sq. Ft. Commercial Space –Hillburn/Suffern, NY. Prime commercial facility available for lease in Hillburn, just minutes from I-87, I-287, and the Garden State Parkway. *Fully equipped with ovens, mixers, proofers, and refrigeration – ideal for food production or baking operations. *Includes 500 sq. ft. of office space. *Can also be used as a warehouse/distribution facility. *Features loading dock for easy shipping and receiving. Perfect for a bakery, commissary kitchen, catering company, or light manufacturing. Location: Hillburn/Suffern, NY. Contact: 917 716 8879 or 516 384 02436

NEW WEEKEND RENTAL

Beautiful furnished 2-bedroom apartment available for weekend/ short term in the Blauvelt/ Briarcliff area. For more info, please call 845-842-6977/ email Shabbosinmonsey@ gmail.com

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

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

WEST PALM BEACH

For the best Real Estate deals, Call: Mrs. Debby Schwartz 203.667.2785

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

Collins Ave. Beautiful ocean view. 1 bedroom apt. for rent. 347.760.0570

NEW ON THE MARKET!

8 bedroom waterfront house for rent in seagate. Available for shabbosim, weekly or daily. For more Information call, text or whatsapp 7188099355

SUKKOS RENTAL

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

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

NORTH MIAMI VACATION RENTAL

Beautiful, modern 4 Bdrm 3 Bthrm house for rent. Private Heated pool with spa. Pergola and covered dining area in backyard. Quiet, private neighborhood. For more info, please call or text 646-9261260

LINDEN LUXE

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

RBT’ S/ BCBAS

MONSEY LOCATION

•In person and telehealth cases

•Part-time and full-time

•Male and female

•Competitive pay

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MONSEY LOCATION

•Bilingual

•Part-time and full-time

•Competitive pay

• Ongoing professional development & training

OT/ C OTA

MONSEY LOCATION

•Part-time and full-time

•Male and female

•Center/ school-based

• Competitive Pay

• Training Provided

S L P / C F Y

MONSEY LOCATION

•Bilingual

•Part-time and full-time

•Competitive pay

•Training for CFYs

•Center/ school-based

Classifieds

SUKKOS RENTAL

Sukkos Rental Furnished Wesley Hills. Kid Friendly Neighborhood Shuls Close by Carlbach walking Distance. 5 BR 3 Bath Newly Renovated 14 Beds or 9 BR 2 Houses Combined With Sukka option for 1 or 2 845-444-2660

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

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. AVAILABLE FOR YOM TOV. Great Minds 845-5203250.

HELP WANTED

INSURANCE ACCOUNTING

Bookeeper needed for growing insurance agency - PT ok. Email resume to growth4you@gmail.com Exp preferred

SECRETARIES NEEDED

Seeking 2 responsible secretaries to work for an established Environmental Company. Located in New City, NY. Reasonable hours and pay. Please email resume and references to moberk81@ gmail.com

• Free Quotes

• Reasonable Rates • Licensed & Insured • Professional & Reliable

• Specializing in Furniture

YESHIVA OF SPRING VALLEY GIRLS

Seeks for the 25-26 school year: General Studies Upper Grade Computer Teacher

•Progressive and flexible mindset •Expert knowledge in Computers and STEM •M-Th PM hours •Competitive salary, warm supportive environment .Email resume: tlowy@yeshivaspringvalley. org and call (845)356-1400 #223

TEACHER POSITIONS

Join our team of dedicated teachers at Yeshiva of Spring Valley . Competitive salary. We have openings in the lower elementary classes. Hours are Monday –Thursday, from 12:45 – 4:00. Please send your resume to gss@yeshivaspringvalley.org.

PART TIME NANNY

Looking for a nanny from Monday through Thursday 2:30pm-5:30pm, and Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm. Contact 845 293 2312 for more details.

MOTHER’S HELPER

Looking for a mothers helper to watch 3 kids from 3:20 to 5:20 pm Monday through Thursday. Yiddish speaking. Starting after Sukkos. Viola area. Well paid. Please call 845.521.8698

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

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

SALESLADY

Think Closet is hiring for an experienced full time and part time sales lady, please call 917-881-5988

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

Looking for a female speech therapist in a great environment with flexible hours. 845 352 3307 ext 119 resumes@ohreducation.org

150+ JOB OPENINGS!

Stop wasting your time going through all the jobs classifieds. Simply email your resume to Info@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com to explore your options & maximize your career. Or Call/Text/ WhatsApp 732-800-7633 Strictly confidential & completely free.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Local office in Monsey looking for an experienced construction project manager. Email resume officejobs4832@gmail.com

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY!

Bais Yaakov Elementary seeking experienced third grade general studies teacher for immediate hire. Please email resume to resumes@ baisyaakovelementary. org

WORK FROM HOME

Let your extra time bring you some extra cash. You’ll absolutely enjoy it and feel fulfilled! For more about this wonderful business and how it works Call 845-920-ALOE (2563) Hatzlucha!

BCBA POSITION

ABA Riders is looking to hire a BCBA. Well-paid, flexible hours. Contact Rikki 347930-9736/info@abariders. com.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY LOOKING TO HIRE

We are looking to hire a full-time female secretary to join our team, with great potential for growth into a larger role within the company. Requirements: •Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, documents, emails, etc.) •Good communication and organizational skills •Office experience is a plus •Must be open to travel. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a dynamic company in the real estate field. To apply, please send your resume to : Joboffice515@gmail.com

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (PT/FT)

Local business seeking a responsible, detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to manage A/P, A/R, deposits, cash counting (daily work). Please send your resume to jobsezdrive@gmail.com

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100+ JOBS

PLACED IN 2025

Building futures, one job at a time!

JOBS IN MONSEY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

• Chief Financial Officer, for a large import and wholesale company. Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance and risk management. 5+ years of CFO experience, strong financial acumen, and industry knowledge required, 150k – 225k, Monsey

• Nursing Home Accounts Receivable Director, 3+ yrs. experience, oversee revenue cycle operations, optimize/ manage accounts receivable processes, drive financial performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, 160k –190k, Monsey

• Director of Marketing, 3+ yrs. experience of managing a marketing team, developing and executing multi-channel strategies, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable ROI. Proven experience in marketing analytics, budget management, and team leadership required, Experience in B2B, ecommerce, trade shows and social media, 150k+, Monsey

Level 3 support, working closely with internal teams to resolve complex technical issues and implement IT solutions, 140k – 150k, Monsey

• IT - Help Desk Tech Team Lead, Manage the help desk team, Strong technical expertise in IT support, Proven leadership and management experience, Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, Ability to drive team performance and customer satisfaction, 140k – 150k, Monsey

• Nursing Home HR Director, 2+ yrs. experience with HR management duties including recruitment, onboarding, training and development, employee relations and compliance, 125k – 150k, Monsey

• Amazon Account Manager, 3+ yrs. experience, drive Amazon business growth and profitability, manage and optimize Amazon account operations, analyze data to inform business decisions, and collaborate with teams to improve efficiency, 120k -140k, Monsey

• Sales Rep - Glass tempering and laminating company, 3+ years Architectural interiors/ construction products sales experience required, travel extensively to tri-state area, 100k+, office located in Monsey

• Nursing Home Biller, 2+ yrs relevant medical billing experience required, 70k - 85k, Monsey

• Life Insurance Underwriter, female office, Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to evaluate complex files, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines, Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage complex applications and policy files, Proficiency in underwriting software and systems, 70k – 80k, Monsey

• Hands-on Operations Manager, for a Real Estate Service Provider and Compliance Company specializing in building code compliance and violation resolutions, responsibilities include Managing workflows and staff, coordinating violation resolution processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, Communicating with clients and stakeholders, 65k – 100k, Monsey

• Real Estate Closing Coordinator, full-time, in-office position, coordinate real estate closings, review documents, identify and resolve issues, communicate with clients and lenders, 1-3 years of experience in title coordination, Excellent communication and organizational skills, 75k – 90k, Monsey

• Case Manager, Full-time position, guide individuals with social services, assess client needs, provide counseling and support, connect clients with resources, advocate for their interests, and monitor progress. Requirements include experience in case management or social work, strong communication skills, and knowledge of community resources, 60k – 70k, Monsey

• IT Service Coordinator/ Dispatcher, manage and coordinate IT service requests, incidents, and problems. Excellent communication skills, technical knowledge, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, 50k+, Monsey

• IT Project Coordinator, 1+ years of experience in IT project coordination or project management, Strong organizational and time management skills, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Basic knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, 50k+, Monsey

• Bookkeeper/ Office Admin, 2+ yrs experience with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office, $40/hr. 32-hour work week, Monsey

• Comfort Health Female Care Manager, Provide outreach and enrollment services for children eligible for NY State’s Children’s Health Home program, BA or MA degree, 1 year of office experience, $35/hr. flexible hours, Monsey

• Experienced Property Asset Manager, seeking a seasoned Property Asset Manager with 5+ years of experience preferably with LIHTC expertise to oversee and manage properties, ensuring optimal performance and profitability. Travel is required. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills necessary, 150k – 200k+ full benefits package, Monsey

• ABA State Director, Experience in ABA leadership roles OR related Healthcare experience, Strong program management background, Knowledge of ABA regulations and standards, 100k – 150k, Monsey

• Social Media Sales Director, 2+ yrs. experience in digital or social media sales, Oversee the execution of social media content to support sales objectives, experience with Google Ads, Track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals, Strong knowledge of social media trends, algorithms, and tools, Excellent interpersonal communication skills, Homecare industry experience preferred, 100k – 150k plus full benefits package, Monsey

• IT Level 3 Support Specialist, 3+ years of experience in IT support providing

• Amazon Seller Central Manager, 3+ yrs. experience managing Seller Central accounts, proven success with new product launches, private label brands, PPC campaigns, and listing optimization, plus leadership skills to guide a small team. Oversee product sourcing, branding, advertising, inventory forecasting, and profitability optimization while driving growth and accountability, 120k – 140k, Monsey

• Buyer / Category Manager, Seeking a strategic Buyer to drive growth and customer satisfaction in food service facilities. Develop and execute purchasing strategies, analyze cost drivers, and collaborate with sales channels to maximize offerings. 3+ years of buying experience and strong analytical skills required, 120k-140k + bonus, Monsey

• Construction Project ManagerCommercial Kitchen Installations, to oversee large-scale kitchen projects in the Tri-State area. Manage projects from contract to completion, ensuring timely execution. Relevant construction project management experience required, 100k – 120k+, office based in Monsey

• Real Estate Survey Liaison/Title Specialist, 2+ years experience with survey reading, title examination, ensuring survey and title accuracy. Strong knowledge of land surveys, title reports, Excellent analytical and communication skills, 60 – 75k, Monsey

• Retail Sales Showroom Associate, commercial kitchen equipment, deliver exceptional customer experience and support, Strong problem-solving abilities, Ability to multitask, prioritize with a proactive approach, Sunday 10am-5pm, Monday to Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 9am-1pm, 70k, Monsey

• Financial Planning Associate, prepare financial applications, follow up with clients, and develop strong relationships, with opportunities for growth into client consultations –ideal for someone with 1-3 years of experience in financial planning or a related field, 60k+, Monsey

• Nursing Home Accounts Payable Rep, with QuickBooks experience to manage and process accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely payments and maintaining accurate financial records, 60k – 70k, Monsey

• NHTD/TBI Service Coordinator, coordinate services for individuals with a traumatic brain injury or who require nursing home level care and ensure that the plan is followed. Bachelor’s degree or MA Degree, $35/hr. flexible hours, Monsey

• Integrated Health Care Manager, support the client with government eligibility programs, strategizing with family, collaborating with therapists, psychiatrists, and hospital when applicable, and just be there with a kind heart, warm smile, and a message of hope. Experience in mental health and care management required with ability to connect with others from various backgrounds. A car a plus, $35/hr.+, Monsey

• Community Habilitation Coordinator, coordinate habilitation and respite services for eligible individuals, prior office experience required, 6+ hours daily plus Fridays, $35/hr., Monsey

• Quality Assurance Coordinator, responsible for conducting quality audits, organizing and updating the company’s projects to comply with Policies and Procedures based on new regulations or revisions, and assisting with any other QA tasks as needed, flexible hours, $30/hr.+, Monsey

• Nursing Home Billing Tracker, manage and optimize billing processes, ensure compliance, and improve revenue cycle efficiency, 60k-70k, Monsey

• Accounts Receivable rep, manage client invoices, payments, and collections. Strong attention to detail and communication skills required, full-time, $30/hr., Monsey

Classifieds help

GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY!

Looking for a full-time girl/ woman for a fast-paced office position to process and submit transactions efficiently. Must be organized, detail oriented and be able to multi-task. Please email resume to jobs@ ezdriveny.com

HIRING – LOAN OFFICER ASSISTANT

Seeking an experienced Loan Officer Assistant to join our growing team. Candidates should have prior mortgage or loan processing experience. Please send your resume to loamortgage@ gmail.com

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

Are you an office professional with strong leadership ability? Do you have solid experience within the healthcare industry? Is creating systems and making operational changes your specialty? Reach out to hear more about this amazing opportunity! rivky@ theprimestaffing.com

FEMALE OFFICE MANAGER

Seeking a female office manager with great communication and leadership skills with management experience. Candidate will oversee

ATTENTION LOAN PROCESSORS!

FundRes Mortgage is looking for a superstar residential mortgage processor for our Clifton, NJ office. Job requirements: *Minimum 4 years processing experience *Experience processing files from application to closing *Full time, in office position, with some flexibility *Top salary commensurate with experience plus benefits package. Submit resume and salary requirements to careers@FundRes.com

BOOKKEEPER

A successful and growing company near Monsey is seeking a full-time experienced bookkeeper to join our team. We offer a great work environment and strong potential for growth within the company. If you’re organized, reliable, and ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you! Please email your resume to: dsjobs682@gmail.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Ready to move on?! Many happy professional and experienced candidates are enjoying their new positions and seeing the potential of their new careers! You have talent and you are a dedicated employee!? I would love to get the opportunity

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Are you a tech savvy individual looking for a challenging and out of the box office opportunity? reach out to hear more about this amazing opportunity! rivky@ theprimestaffing.com

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

We are looking for an Executive Assistant who is smart, capable, resourceful, and highly responsible. The ideal candidate will have fresh, young energy, and be passionate about making a difference. Reach out to esti@ theprimestaffing.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking for an entry-level position with significant potential for growth? Reach out to me at esti@theprimestaffing.com to learn more.

PROJECT COORDINATOR/ OFFICE MANAGER

Are you looking to go back to the work force or looking to move on and invest in an established business to the max? Are you tech savvy, detail oriented with strong multitasking skills? Looking for a project coordinator/office manager in an established construction business here in Monsey! female position. Reach out today! chany@ theprimestaffing.com 8459251588

BILLING SUPERVISOR

Seeking a Billing Supervisor to oversee the revenue cycle operations for Skilled Nursing Facilities. This role is ideal for a detailoriented leader with a strong background in SNF billing and a passion for process improvement. Experience required. baily@ theprimestaffing.com

EXECUTIVE COO EMPLOYEE

Are you detail oriented, team organizer with management skills and experience?Are you great at numbers as well? A healthcare company needs you! Looking for an executive COO employee to join a growing team! Email your resume chany@ heprimestaffiong.com 8459251588

SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST

Hamaspik of Rockland is looking to hire a Software Implementation Specialist to be responsible for implementing, supporting usage, and creating documentation for a custom software. A technical and logical mindset is a must. Software entry-level positions. Prior office experience and a passion for software is required. Full benefit package plus paid vacation and holidays. Lots of potential for growth. Email your resume to Jobs@hamaspikrockland.org

A LARGE IMPORT AND WHOLESALE COMPANY BASED IN MONSEY IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) TO LEAD THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

• Financial reporting and compliance

• Risk management and strategic planning

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 5+ years of CFO experience in a similar industry

• Strong financial acumen and industry knowledge

• Excellent leadership and strategic planning skills

THE COMPANY OFFERS:

• Competitive salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year

• Opportunity to drive business growth and shape financial strategy

IF YOU ARE A SEASONED CFO WITH A

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO

Classifieds

CARE MANAGER POSITION

Are you good at helping others and making a difference in their lives? Are you a multitasker? Do you like to feel accomplished and successful? If yes, then we are looking for you! Looking to hire a care manager to provide outreach and enrollment services for eligible children. BA or equivalent required. Training and support provided. Flexible part-time/ fulltime hours. Lots of benefits! Email your resume to: jobopening891@gmail.com

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

Are you a recent graduate or working for one year and looking for a fulfilling position? If you are detailoriented, responsible, organized and enjoy numbers we might have the position you are looking for! Please reach out to Bruchie@ theprimestaffing.com and I’ll be glad to share details with you.

PURCHASING CLERK WANTED

Are you a master negotiator with a knack for finding the best deals? Chesed 24/7 looking for you! We are seeking a purchasing Clerk, with Purchasing Office experience. This is a Fulltime position Monday-Friday. For consideration, send your resume to CJKaplan@ chesed247.org

MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR

Seeking a dedicated Mental Health Coordinator to join our dynamic team and provide crucial client support. A bachelor’s degree and proven experience in the mental health field are required. Apply today for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference: jobopeningtoday58@gmail. com

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!

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

ABA PARA

ABA Riders is looking for an ABA para to work with a 4 year old daily from 4:00-6:30. Contact Pessy 845-828-2570/ office@abariders.com.

PART-TIME RN POSITION

Are you looking for just a couple of hours of work per week? Share 24/7 is seeking a RN. Responsibilities include On-Call, Training, and to write PONS. For consideration, please send your Resume to CJKaplan@ chesed247.org

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Have HR/recruiting experience? Earn $65K+ part-time! Email ProRecruiterNY@gmail.com to apply.

SEEKING A BROKER FOR OPWDD SELF-DIRECTION

Share 24/7 is seeing an experienced, female, broker for our Self Direction program. We are looking for someone who is personable, detail oriented, has excellent computer skills, and phone skills. This is a full-time position Monday – Friday . Experience is preferred. For consideration, please send your resume to CJKaplan@ chesed247.org

PART-TIME - $100K+

Hiring experienced recruiters! With a clear path to earn $100k+ while working part-time. in-office only. Email resume to TopCareerNY@gmail.com

F/T SECRETARY

A 2 girl office is looking for an experienced (not a graduate) multitasking secretary full-time. Pls email newposition9352@gmail. com/ call 929-504-7091

HIRING NOW!

We’re hiring candidates to join our all-female team! (Office in Monsey NY) No experience needed — just sharp language skills, a love for the phone, and the ability to work independently. If you’re confident, driven, and ready to grow, we want to hear from you. TEXT ONLY your name, number, and (school if recently graduated) to 201-912-7398 to apply.

KITCHEN DESIGNER

Kitchen company in Suffern looking to hire f/t employees who have experience using the 20-20 software. Excellent pay for the right indiv. Text 845-445-7524

CHILDCARE

WARM BABYSITTER ON BATES

One slot available for 3-6 month old baby. Please call 845-826-2185

TODDLER GROUP

32 Cedar lane, 13 months+, Yiddish speaking, 8:45 - 4:15, Miriam Steif 929.437.9642.

PLAYGROUP

Care and warmth for your toddler. Breakfast & Lunch provided. Located in S. Monsey area. Call/Text Neshy Brull 845-502-0058

SERVICES

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

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SCULPTED STRENGTH STUDIO

Emsculpt Therapy strengthens amd rebuilds muscles, improves bladder, control. Pain free non invasive. & Diastasis Recti. No side effects. 914-461-7784.

ARROWSMITH

Is your child still in the same place after all that tutoring?Join Arrowsmith, a research based program that strengthens the brain and eliminates learning disabilities. Call Mrs Feuer 914-260-6449

PETTICOATS FOR RENT!

Complete your look!

Adult & kids petticoats for rent, Beautiful floral wreath & crown headpieces for rent, Adorable kids jewelry, and more! Call 845-5020153 leave msg or 845746-7248

MASSAGE THERAPY

--In The Comfort of Home--

*Swedish *Deep Tissue

*Lymph *Craniosacral Therapy Call Sarah: 845596-1373

AYIN HORAH

The renowned Rebetzin Aidel Miller from Yerushalayim will remove Ayin Horah over the phone. Call till 5:00 PM: 718.689.1902 or 516.300.1490

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

EARPIERCING

12 years experience. Wide selection. Call/text: 845-5387986

WHOLESALE FISH

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

SWIMMING LESSONS/ LIFEGUARD COURSES

Male and female Yiddishspeaking instructors available. Accepting OPWDD Self-Direction 845-578-1888

FREE WEEKLY DRAWING

Win free music lessons for one year! Call hotline 718435-1923

SUPERPATCH SUPPORT

WANT MORE ENERGY, FOCUS, STRESS RELIEF, PAIN MANAGEMENT, BETTER SLEEP? Drug Free, Chemical Free, Pregnancy Safe! TESTIMONIALS. INTERVIEWS. CALL 929992-4453 Option 2,2,3. First time customers 25% off. $69 same day pickup

NEW WEBSITE?

Get your new beautiful website done hassle free! Affordable pricing! Satisfaction guaranteed! Email: sales@ stratadigitalgroup.com

PROFESSIONAL COACH

Heal your life. Heal your body. Heal your past. Experienced. Successful. Personable. Expertise in anxiety, panic and trauma. Mrs. Esty Frank 7188518636

SHAIMOS PICK UPS 845-461-3084

PHOTO EDITING

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

FRUM BABY NIGHT NURSE

Baby night nurse available. Many references. 914-450-0538

CUSTOMIZED PHOTO BOOKS

Baby albums - Simcha albums - Any customized album. Call or text 347916-8098. Email Info@ myeverafterbook.com

UPTOWN BOTOX

Affordable treatment, excellent results. Remove or prevent wrinkles. Reduce headaches. 845-444-2234

SUKKAH SCENERY

Custom sukkah sceneries delivered. Strong, lasting, easy to set up. Any size, any theme. Make your sukkah beautiful today. 657.888.4843

AYIN BEAYIN

From your simchas to your store’s new deal, We shprech each week to seal and to heal. Call 718400-AYIN (2946) www. ayinbeayin.com

POEMS

SELL YOUR BUSINESS

Sell your business for top dollar - $0 upfront fees. Call/Text/WA 732-800-7633 Office@ SwiftScquisitionsGroup.com

PROFESSIONAL RESUMES

That Get You Hired. Job Placement Assistance Included. Email: Info@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

GEMACHIM

Baby Layettes (845) 213-3646

Layettes Text 718-551-1732

Doula 845-587-1649

Labor Bag 347-604-3274

Pidyon Haben Accessories 845-642-7256

Pidyon Haben 845-659-6704

Pidyon Haben Gemach 845-263-9387

Pidyon Haben silver tray 845-558-9589

Formula 347-267-3640 Or 216-889-3643

Neocate Formula 718-853-4090

Neocate Formula 845-517-9221

Formula Gemach 845-371-3232

Carseats, Bassinet & Pack N Plays. 425-1202

Carseats, Pack N Plays, Strollers, Pumps 845.425.6826

Doona Car Seat 845-445-7474

Brass Iron Bassinet 917-280-4559

Preemie Clothing 845-520-0475

The Preemie Box 845.664.5768 Or 718.688.5814

Baby Scale 845-578-5639

Baby Headphone 845 356 6797 Or 845 558 9370 Baby Scales 845-694-8985

Easy birth from Koznitzer Maggid 917-514-9461

NICU approved clothing 4.5lb+ 845-422-7896/347382-0016

Nursing pumps 8454999871

Twin layette gift box.719 972 0554. Lv msg.

Baby bassinets 917-618-0909

EZRAS RUSSI L’TINOK LAYETTE 845-425-3266 or 845-362-2004

Baby Gear (929) 561-0723

Brissim

Bris Accessories 617-955-3630

Bris Outfit with poya and Tefillos 845-352-5130

Bris Accessories 425 3873

Bris Accessories 425-6574

Bris Accessories 356-6215

Blue Light 845.425.1919

Poya and bris outfit w/ tefillos 845-425-0672

Bris outfit & Poya 917-909-4072

Bris outfit poya, also tefilla cards 845 3564859

Ralph area

Pillow/Benchers 845-213-0602

Knife Sharpening For Mohalim 718-384-6214

Segula Stone 347-699-6418

Preemie Outfit 845.558.7065

Krias Shema Board With Stand 425-4540

Free Mohel 347-383-5696

Bris Gemach call/text 845-587-5813

Bris outfit, hat and Puyah 845-558-9589

New Bris Gemach -845 549 0316

Airmont Bris gemach 845-376-9078

Simcha

Gowns 845-517- 8808

Mother & Sister Gowns 845-426-7496 Or 845352-3031.

Gown And Petticoats 347-278-1278

Ivory/white/dusty blue gowns 845-371-1765

Floral Bisomim 845-629-2785.

Hats $25. 347-351-1604

Elegant Hats 845-517-0838.

Bands & Berets 845-371-3556

Tichel 845-548-0014

Mechitza’s, Tables, Chairs Etc. Call 845-445-8015

Hot Water Urns 845-425-9211

Ear-Plugs 845-202-0105.

Toys 845-578-6513

Toys 917-538-3453.

Clics 845-352-5820

Tablecloths (845) 371 2105

Tablecloth 352-8292

Tablecloths 845-701-1553

Tablecloths 352-8292

Gold Chargers 845-573-9772

shelves, stands, trays & centerpieces 845-4251721

Siddurs. Sfard: 845-608-7830 Ashkenaz: 845 352 1756 Or 845-826-6718

Siddur/Chumash 558.4774

Benchers 845-642-0910

Bentchers 347-404-2204 Bechers 845-377-5671

Becher, Challah Deklich, Zemiros 845-425-0498

Maternity gown 845-548-9416

Coat Rack And Hangers 845-356-9841

Chuppa Cards 347-278-1278

Chupah Cards 845.222.0456

Chuppah Tefillos Booklets. 845-213-0602.

Wedding Kit 845-425-2036

Wedding Kit 845-371-2947

Simcha Powder Room Kit 845-304-8154

Accessories Basket 845-371-6857

Children Hair Pieces 3473001679

Portable Chuppah 845-425-4790

Sound System 917-382-8809

Evening Bags 845-549-2929

Shmiras Halashon Cards 537-0069

Earplugs for Simchos 845-328-1071

22 qt crockpots, big hot plates, big pots, perculator

8453238570

Simcha table centerpieces 8456087715

Centerpieces 845-570-7755

Wedding guest accessories basket 845-425-0963

Mechteniste/Teenage Gown Gemach 845-6624149

Invitation Addressing 845-275-3044

Portable & Plug in Food warmers 845-371-1531

Centerpieces & table top 845.213.0160

Gowns 845-548-7012

Kallah

Yom Hachuppah Cd 845-352-2560

Crowns, veils, shoes, capes 426-0767

Headpieces, Tiaras, Veils 845-425-4221

White Sneakers 917-613-6579

White Shoes 845-200-0211

Dress your kallah stress free. Book 1 week in advance 518-306-1167

Kallah Dresser 845-300-5767

Vort dress gemach 845-499-3086

Kallah fur capes 845-425-7176

Misc

Ribbis Question? 347-977-0628

Notary Public 347-228-8825

Hairstyling 845-540-3731

Hair styling 845-502-6558

Haircuts & Styling 845-352-8101/ 845-499-3218

Wash & sets $25, 347-944-0003

Haircutting/Styling 845-263-7057

Haircutting & Styling 845-422-5337

Hospital Supplies 746-8293

Hospital Gown 845-425-8687

Hospital Gown 845-426-4695

Hospital Gowns 845-356-5364

Medical Equipment Email Slmw50@Gmail.com

DVDS & players for Cholim/Homebound 425-2660

Simcha Maternity 845-425-1725

Maternity Coats Text only 845-521-2912

Bed Rest? Laundry Help. 213-7437

Maternity Clothing 845-445-9687

Maternity Coat Text Only 8455212912

Twin Z Pillows 845-445-9298

Proposal Gemach 347-277-4072

Makeup 845-517-7128

Gps & Waze 845-352-2588 (Minimal Fee)

Kosher Waze 845.587.1708

Roof Carriers 845-659-1863.

Pack N Play Sheets Included. Text: 845-216-4885

Pack n plays 845-426-1177/ 347-631-8183

Pack n plays 845-356-7353

Beautiful nishmas cards 845-729-7390

Poya (outfit, hat, booties) 845-425-0672

Help-a-mom. to volunteer call 347-977-6816

Phones For Emergencies. 845-376-0738

Reflectors 845-356-0815

Reflectors 347-977-6816

Feeding Supplies 845-366-6398

Natural Health Support, text 347 2287578

Ostomy Supplies 845-637-6231

Moving Boxes Text (845) 641-5536

Boxes 845-425-6826 Or 845-608-7830

Boxes 845-642-5286

Boxes Text (845) 641-5536

Heaters 845 362 8666

Activated Phones and Waze 845-445-7422

PHOTO EDITING

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

MEDICAID DOULA

Are you giving birth in Good Samaritan hospital b”h? You might be eligible for FREE DOULA SERVICES through Medicaid. Esther Klein Call or text 7326129068

JOURNALING CLASS

Dini Ettinger is continuing her Journaling group sessions - covered by insurance! Join creative, supportive phone/Zoom sessions that foster growth and healing. Call/Text Miriam: 845290-9586 Email: info@ dejournaling.com

GARTLECH

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

LAUNDRY EXPRESS

Laundry pickup and delivery service. Servicing Yeshivas, hotels, Air BNBs etc.. Corportate accounts discount. Fast turnover. Laundry Express 914-6182114/ 845-665-9002

GOWNS

MECHUTANESTA GOWN

Beautiful Taupe Gown for sale. size 16. 845.502.6491

HUNTER GREEN GOWN

Magnificent hunter green gown for sale size 0-2 Call 845-243-1198

GOWN FOR SALE

Gorgeous silk women’s light beige gown for sale. Size 4-6. Call or text 845659-1848.

MATERNITY

GOWN RENTAL

Georgeous selection of maternity gowns affordable prices all sizes...New! Also accepting gowns on consignment. Please call/ text 646-334-6582

GIRLS GOWNS FOR SALE

2 stunning ivory girls gowns for sale. Size 4 and 9. Call or text 3475269170

SISTER OF BRIDE

Gorgeous gowns for sale: Olive Green size 2-4, Hunter Green size 0-2, Grey size 4-6, Blush size 4-6, Ivory size 4, Grey/ Taupe Winter size 12, Ivory kids size 12-14. 845.502.6491

ODDS & ENDS

CAMERA TECHNICIAN

The camera technician will be by sparks the coming Sunday September 21’ from 2 to 6.

LOST

Lost something? Found something? The Daily Return: Call/text: 845-538-0193, Email: monseydailyreturn@ gmail.com

Dark Square size tehillim with name in center in August (possibly Palisades mall) 845-538-5579

425-4787

Pandora bracelet 845-

FREE GIVEAWAYS

Brochos cards for Moshiach’s arrival at moshiachbrochoscards@ gmail.com. Endorsed by Gedolei Yisroel

Egg boxes for moving 845238-6691

Brown wooden bookshelf, yiddish magazines 845-2386691

36” monogram oven needs new igniter text only 845659-8628

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