Issue 523

For those with higher standards.

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(Re: Mine, Issue 522)

I’m writing to say that I really appreciate the diary serial Mine by Gitti Beilis. Not only is it well written, it also communicates a beautiful hashkafah The story has so many important lessons. I’m so impressed by her insightful responses and reflections on the comments that others have made. I really admire this mother. Malky is a lucky girl! And we readers are lucky to learn from her.

This mother’s complete and full love for her child touches me deeply. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

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(Re: Mine, Issue 522)

Thank you for each and every weekly issue; your content is always relevant and captivating. Over Yom Tov, I especially appreciated that you produced a new issue every week, even with the challenging Yom Tov calendar.

While I love fiction in general, the true serial Mine is exceptional. Another favorite is the POV column — the questions are great, and I love reading everyone’s responses.

Thank you for enhancing my life in so many ways!

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(Re: Open Home, Open Heart, Inbox, Issue 522)

Faigy F.

In response to the person who was disappointed that her neighbors didn’t want to lend their guest rooms unless it was for a simcha, I would like to suggest how to be dan l’kaf zechus. I once allowed the use of my guest room for Shabbos, but it turned out that the guest didn’t really have anywhere to go after Shabbos, and simply stayed on and on.

I understand that the letter writer didn’t want to share the private reason she needed the guest room. But maybe had she specified that it would be only for Shabbos, she would have gotten a different response. Simchas come with a deadline, and people understand why the space is needed temporarily. When it isn’t for a simcha and no reason is given, people may worry that they’ll be stuck, as I was, offering free room and board to a person who has no home and nowhere to go, that they’ll become the hardhearted homeowner who is putting them out on the street.

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GOING BOTH WAYS

(Re: In Session, Issue 521)

I’m enjoying your new question and answer therapy series. Last week’s question from a mother-in-law who wants a stronger relationship with her daughter-in-law was relevant to all mothers-in-law, and the answer was spot-on.

I was happy to see that you added a paragraph addressing the daughters-in-law. But can you give them two and a half pages of advice, just like you gave the mother-in-law? Us mothers-in-law are very willing to learn; we all know the rules about opening our wallet and closing our mouth, and that the ticket to the grandchildren is only through your daughter-in-law. But daughters-in-law, on their part, should also be open to new relationships. We can’t be all that bad if we raised their husband, right? And their children can only benefit from having another bubby to shower them with love. Daughters-in-law have a lot to gain by having their mother-in-law in their life.

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(Re: How Do You Sunday?, Issue 521)

I had to respond to the feature about liking or disliking Sundays. This is something that’s been on my mind for a while.

I have the tremendous zechus of being both a Yiddishe mama and a preschool morah for a number of years. Over the years, I’ve seen a growing, disturbing phenomenon. We’re all very grateful that Hashem put us into a world with mosdos and mechanchim that help us raise our children. However, a shift in attitude has occurred. When our kids have a day off, like once a week on Sunday, in between school and day camp, or for Yom Tov, it’s unfortunately not uncommon to hear phrases like, “I’m going crazy already,” or “I can’t wait for the kids to go back to school,” or “I hate Sundays — I can’t get anything done!”

Do we even hear ourselves?! Every child was given to us as a gift from Hashem. They are ours to teach, to raise with good middos, and most of all, to instill in their young hearts a love for Yiddishkeit. Quality time with Tatty, Mommy and family is the best way to build a child. This is the time to shape their future. The role of our yeshivos and schools is only to help the parents. All those things you want to “accomplish” on Sunday — the clean house, food, laundry, errands — don’t forget who you’re doing it for!

Yes, Sundays are noisy, messy and intense. Remember, though, that building and construction makes noise and is a huge mess, but that’s how a binyan adei ad is created.

Instead of viewing your child as someone who belongs in school and is a burden when they’re home, remember that this child is yours to raise. School is just a bonus.

A Preschool Teacher and Mommy Who Understands Both Sides of the Issue

SUPER SOUP

(Re: Season of Soups, Issue 521)

Thanks so much to Leah Wertzberger for the zucchini soup recipe. My family of (very) picky eaters all loved the soup and the homemade croutons. I’m looking forward to having it keep us warm throughout the coming winter. A Reader

NO SURPRISES

(Re: POV, Issue 521)

I was taken aback at the volume of negative responses to the question about surprise

guests. I, too, prefer greeting guests from a sparkling home and with full-course meals prepared, but that’s not always realistic.

Unless one has a precise amount of living/walking/ breathing space for each and every member of their family and takes into account every lukshen/farfel/speck of barley their family members eat, there should be enough food for one or two extra people. Hachnasas orchim has an important place in a Yiddishe home.

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I just short-stopped in order to save your life! Much has been written about how to walk safely at night when pedestrians are nearly invisible, but the problem persists. I am aware of a suit manufacturer in Lakewood that inserts a reflective strip on the underside of suit collar/lapels. When the boys walk at night, they simply flip up their lapels, and they’re wearing reflectors. Maybe a double-sided gartel/belt could be added to the chalaten that all of our bochurim wear so they can switch to the reflector side when walking home?

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DO YOU INVOLVE YOUR BOYS IN KITCHEN OR HOUSEHOLD CHORES?

WHAT DO THEY DO BEST?

My boys don’t do much at home. With enough daughters around, my boys’ help simply isn’t necessary. They are in charge of wiping the dishes on Erev Shabbos, however, but that’s only because I don’t want their wives to hate me.

My mother-in-law always let her boys make whatever dips and desserts they wanted for Shabbos. Once she finished her own Shabbos prep, the boys took over the kitchen and had a blast. (Don’t worry, she had a cleaning lady after that.) I really admire this and plan on doing the same with my own boys one day.

My husband did not know how to operate a broom when we got married. As his parents’ youngest child, he didn’t lift a finger at home. Honestly, I am still a bit resentful toward my mother-in-law for not making him do the basics at home (clearing his plate from the dinner table, making a bed, closing cabinets after opening them, etc.). It’s been fifteen years of marriage, but old habits die hard. Mothers, please teach your boys to help out!

My boys are very involved in household chores and contribute as much as the girls do. They keep their room clean, help clear the table and counters after meals, sweep the floor, clean the backyard and assist with errands.

My boys are very helpful with… tasting!

I definitely have my boys help out at home. While they’re in yeshiva, it’s challenging for them to help out at home because of their busy schedule, but during bein hazmanim, I consider myself incredibly lucky to have a bochur who wants to spend time working alongside me in the kitchen. Those shared moments are so meaningful.

I like teaching my sons how to do things in the kitchen and other areas. My nachas is seeing that my married sons are great husbands who can really help out at home.

My husband helped his mother at home when he was young, and I really appreciate it now that I can ask him to pitch in with housework without him thinking that it’s unusual.

Both of my boys, ages ten and six, love creating and feeling purposeful — which inevitably leads them straight to big pots and cookie sheets. I sometimes wonder whether I’m doing my future daughters-in-law a favor or a disservice by letting my male party believe they’ve mastered the art of cooking. Their culinary flair clearly comes from my husband’s side, but I’ll admit that it isn’t always easy for a newly married wife to share her territory.

My son makes a great potato kugel. I rewrote the instructions for him in Yiddish on a Post-it note in the recipe book. He finds it meaningful, and I find it helpful.

My boys like to cook their favorite foods, like grilled chicken, scrambled eggs and French toast. Even though they don’t clean up like my girls do, seeing their proud smiles makes the mess worthwhile.

The boys in my house know how to load the dishwasher, and some enjoy vacuuming as well.

My mother-in-law lets all the kids do whatever chores they like best. After my wedding, I was shocked to come home after doing errands to find my kitchen spotless, courtesy of my husband.

Boys can be so helpful. My son prepares the licht and percolator for Shabbos each week. Another son prepares the Shabbos table, and they also help with braiding the bilkelach

My son helps out a lot on Erev Shabbos. He cuts the plastic tablecloths, polishes the shoes and puts away the Shabbos groceries. On Shabbos, he helps by clearing the table, sweeping and serving.

I’m forever grateful to my mother-in-law for training her boys in all household duties, and I try to do the same with mine. As a mother of boys only, there’s no one else around to help out anyway. My boys (ages twelve and under) are trained in all household tasks. They know how to set the table, serve Shabbos meals, clear the table, sweep, vacuum and wash dishes. My older three boys (ages eight to twelve) know how to cook and bake and are very comfortable around the kitchen. They also help with the little ones and know how to change a diaper, bathe and bottle-feed a baby. From a young age, they already know how to transfer laundry from the washing machine to the dryer (including knowing what to hang and what to dry), how to peel vegetables and unpack a grocery order. They get insulted when guests comment on how helpful they are, and they ask me why people think girls are better than boys at helping around the house. I believe there is one big difference: I don’t give them official jobs and chores like I would probably do with girls, since their main job is to learn and daven. They aren’t home as much as girls would be, in any case. I’m still the one responsible for all household duties and chores, and I’m grateful when they can help. The only tasks they’re 100% responsible for are cleaning up after themselves and keeping their rooms tidy. Good luck to all the boy moms out there — and don’t be afraid to teach your boys how to run a household. Their wives will be immensely grateful.

My boys love to work in the kitchen. They make kugel, cholent and sautéed liver. They also fry schnitzel and even bake cookies. Unfortunately, as bochurim, they didn’t like to clean up! They are married now, however, and their wives are so happy to have their help around the house.

My shvigger has close to a minyan of boys, ka”h, and out of necessity, she trained them in all types of housework. Being married to one of them, I appreciate it so much that I’m planning on doing the same with my kids — hopefully both boys and girls.

I have one married daughter and five boys, and from a young age, I’ve taught my boys to cook, bake and keep their rooms clean. My married boys continue these habits by helping their wives. I truly believe that sharing these responsibilities builds a sense of teamwork, commitment and appreciation for family life.

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For Your Camels, Too

Y. Levenstein

Eliezer stood at the well and davened to Hashem to send the right girl as a kallah for Yitzchak. He made a sign for himself: He would ask the girl for a drink, and she would respond, “Drink, and I will also bring water for your camels” (Bereishis 24:14).

The story followed the script — almost. Rivka came, Eliezer asked for a drink of water, and Rivka replied, “Drink, my master,” and she lowered her pitcher and gave him to drink. When she finished giving him water, she said, “I will also draw for your camels” (ibid. 18–19).

If you pay attention to the details, the encounter did not follow the exact pattern Eliezer had determined. Rivka did not offer to bring water to both Eliezer and the camels; she first gave Eliezer water, and only later did she offer to bring water for the camels.

If she planned to do this great chesed and bring enough water to satiate ten thirsty camels besides Elizezer, why didn’t she say so in the first place?

THE NEWS SPREAD FAST. The gadol hador — the Chazon Ish — was to serve as sandek at a bris. The Chazon Ish was getting on in years, and in his weak, frail state, personal visits and encounters were growing rarer. Hearing about this public appearance, dozens of Yidden crowded around outside the shul hall, waiting with bated breath for the opportunity to catch sight of the world-renowned tzaddik.

Some simply wanted to honor the Chazon Ish, some had questions or brachos they hoped they would be able to ask, and others wanted nothing more than to behold the kedusha with their own eyes.

As soon as the bris was over, lines formed on either side of the door. The Chazon Ish emerged and slowly made his way through the crowd, stopping to listen to each man’s request or comment. With unconstrained patience, the Chazon Ish smiled, listened, answered and offered his warmest brachos.

Those who accompanied the Chazon Ish noticed that his

face was a bit pale, and he seemed weak. They tried convincing him to get back into the car and go home. This kabbalas kahal was apparently too draining for him.

But the Chazon Ish was emphatic in his refusal. He would not disappoint the crowds.

Finally, the last of the crowd had their turn. With difficulty, the Chazon Ish slowly managed to climb into the car. It was clear that he wasn’t feeling well. The driver slipped into the driver’s seat and revved up the engine.

“Drive slowly!” the Chazon Ish said. “There are people behind us!”

The driver slowed down. But as soon as they reached the first intersection, the Chazon Ish called out, “Speed up! I need to get to the hospital!”

Suspecting heart trouble, the driver pulled over to the side of the road and took out a pill prescribed by the doctor for just such a medical emergency.

“Let me step out for some fresh air,” the Chazon Ish said. “This was a very strong cardiac episode.”

Several moments later, they were back in the car and on the way to the hospital. The driver couldn’t contain his curiosity. “When did the Rav begin to feel unwell?” he asked.

“Earlier this morning,” came the reply. “Before the bris.”

The driver was shocked. “So why did the Rav continue to the bris?!”

“I was hoping it would pass,” replied the Chazon Ish.

“And after the bris,” pressed the driver, “why the kabbalas kahal? I could have taken the Rav straight home — or straight to the hospital!”

“So many people came, many with big concerns… How could I disappoint them?”

The driver had one final question. “But once we were already in the car, why couldn’t I immediately drive away?”

“Did you see the large crowd of people walking beside the car as its engine started? If you would drive quickly, the fumes from the car would hit them all in their faces. How could I treat my fellow Yidden that way?”

The two gedolim began to argue over who should sit in the front seat. They weren’t arguing because they wanted to sit there

It’s nearly impossible to fathom such greatness. An elderly Yid, in the midst of a serious medical episode and in desperate need of medical attention, took pains to ensure that his car drove slowly so as not to inconvenience others.

* * * * *

It once happened that Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l, and Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky, zt”l, attended a kinus together. When it was over, a driver — who was both wealthy and a talmid chacham in his own right — came to drive them both home.

That’s when a problem arose. The two gedolim began to argue over who should sit in the front seat. They weren’t arguing because they wanted to sit there. But they also weren’t arguing for the right to give the other the honor of sitting in the front.

One of the bystanders couldn’t contain his curiosity and asked for an explanation of the heated discussion.

“Each of us would rather sit in the backseat and allow the other to sit in the front. Technically, we could both sit in the back together. But if we do that, the driver might feel slighted. Someone must sit in the front near him — for his sake!”

Rav Moshe and Rav Yaakov were trying to figure out who would be getting out of the car first. That person should not be the one sitting beside the driver, for then the driver would be left sitting alone after dropping off the first passenger. The gadol who would be in the car longer should sit in the front, they decided. This way, the driver would be honored with sitting beside greatness until the very end of the trip.

* * * * *

The Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh explains that the reason Rivka did not originally inform Eliezer that she would bring water for the camels as well actually points at the great level of her chesed. If she were to tell it to Eliezer before he had his own drink, he would not have been able to enjoy his water with the same pleasure; after all, he would feel sorry that she was still exerting herself for him.

Rivka did the ultimate chesed, putting herself into Eliezer’s mind. She waited for him to fully enjoy his water without feeling he was a burden, and only after that did she offer to do the chesed in its entirety.

When doing chesed, there is the act of kindness itself, and there is also the way the act is performed. When one does chesed for another, and puts himself in the other’s shoes all the while, it is a much more complete and perfect kindness. Removing the focus from oneself and viewing the picture from the recipient’s perspective, wholeheartedly thinking into his feelings and needs, makes for the ultimate chesed.

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Because 2025 is Complicated E. STEINBERG

For six weeks, every Tuesday evening, they sat around the dining room table. They listened, shared, argued, brainstormed, laughed a lot, sighed a little and contemplated even more.

And then the Hineini L’Doros crash course ended, and they each went home to confront reality.

Shiffy

When Chaya Blimy walked into the house, skipped her typical greeting of I’m-starvingwhat’s-for-supper, and instead blurted out, “Ma, I’m centerpieces,” I understood that – although in my days, centerpieces head for Melave Malka was not such an honor – things had changed.

I was thrilled for Chaya Blimy. School wasn’t easy – not the classwork and not the social scene, and entering high school just made things harder. I promised myself to go out of my way to help Chaya Blimy shine. Hosting friends, networking ideas – the works. But when Chaya Blimy said, “So could you take me to the kiosk to check out things that are in our budget?” I did a double-take.

I took a good look at Chaya Blimy, this overenthusiastic, insecure, growing, beautiful daughter of mine, smiled warmly, and started to respond.

Compassionate, centered, confident and clear.

I contemplated how differently I would’ve reacted a short month-and-a-half ago. With enthusiasm? Surprise? A strong retort? A meek agreement? A wishy-washy no? Probably a combination of all. But I just finished L’Doros. Now I knew better.

I had knowledge, so I was empowered.

Bassie

Chaya Leah

In some ways, it was a typical trip to our annual Chanuka party. Too-loud music, with boys and girls volleying, “Skip this track. No, repeat that one.” Too-cramped seating, hungry baby, antsy seven-year-old, and another traffic tangle on the FDR.

Still, I was relaxed.

Sure, most things would be the same. Some of my siblings never quite bought into this “filter thing,” and part of the cousins’ fun was often “watching things on the phone.” In the past, I had spent the entire party rationalizing (if it’s okay for my siblings, it should be fine for my kids, right?), worrying (the kids just went into the den and closed the door. Who knows what they’re doing there?), feeling frustrated (why can’t my brother just get it?) and then feeling guilty, uncertain, and queasy at once.

But as much as things would be the same, today would be different. Because I was different. I now had words – words to talk to my kids, words to talk to my siblings, words to talk to myself. I wasn’t secondguessing, regretting whatever I did or feeling trapped between lots of bad options.

I had clarity, so I was calm.

After barely covering skyrocketing summer and Yom Tov expenses, I was convinced that we needed a miracle money tree to cover our October budget. So when my boss asked me if I would take on a special project, my heart skipped a beat and sang, “Thank you, Hashem.”

Trying not to appear overeager, I asked for details.

“The most important responsibility is to be the project’s point person. I’ll give you a tablet, and we’ll Whatsapp as things develop. Are we on?”

Now my heart skipped a double-beat.

Six weeks ago, I would’ve responded differently.

But since L’Doros, technology was no longer a black-and-white rules-based discussion. I knew more, understood for real – the ins, the outs, the reasons for yes, the rationale for no. From a place of ownership, I responded. I had understanding, so I was confident.

And the rest of the group…

For Dina, the aha moment happened during the afikomen shopping spree. She knew which devices she was comfortable with, which she was not, for which child, and why. Even better, she knew how to communicate with her kids – the yesses, the no’s, and even the when’s. Walking out of the toy store with six happy kids (okay – minus two-year-old Ari; he wanted to buy the whole store, but that doesn’t count!), she knew she deserved her own prize.

I now had words –words to talk to my kids, words to talk to my parents, words to talk to myself. I wasn’t secondguessing, regretting whatever I did, feeling trapped between lots of bad options. I had clarity, so I was calm.

Not just for acing one impossible shopping expenditure. But for spending the past few months preparing her family for this moment through nuggets of information, perspective and strength.

For Adina, it was when her daughter came home from camp, desperate to join her bunk’s Google Photos group. She guided her from a place of broad knowledge and deep understanding.

For Gitty, it was making sense of this phone thing –when yes, when no, which of her teenagers and with which guidelines.

For Chaya Bracha, it was when her husband said, “Thank you for understanding my work reality, and for not nagging me about it anymore. It means a lot to me.”

For Faigy, it was when her just-back-from-seminary daughter was looking for a job, and she was able to analyze the potential challenges, risks, and perspectives with her, and guide her informatively and wisely.

Clarity –and More

For every one of these women, the L’Doros ahamoment was unexpected.

“I joined L’Doros because my kids were getting bigger and I wanted to stay ahead

of them,” said Esther. “I didn’t expect to find a mehalech in giving over my family’s values in such a palatable way – it’s a gamechanger. My facilitator was so warm, knowledgeable, personable – and most of all, genuine. I felt like she really got me and knew how to make what I really wanted become a reality for my family.”

Bassie shares, “I joined because I hated second-guessing my own technology standards. I knew that over the years, things had evolved, and I wanted to understand if I was still okay. I walked away with so much more than clarity. I especially appreciated Rabbi Gottlieb’s question and answer session. Besides the thrill of having my personal technology questions answered by one of the world’s biggest technology hashkafa experts, I gained such clarity and koach. It raised the L’Doros experience to another level.”

Different Types, Different Talks

Technology impacts everyone in a different way.

“I wanted to improve, but I needed support,” said Faigy. “I couldn’t believe how much I got – from my facilitator and even from my peers. In a mind-blowingly short time, my group melded into our own little club, holding hands, respecting each other’s unique journeys, while cheering each other on. Even today, when I bump into a L’Doros-mate in the grocery, we connect on a deep level.”

For the mother who’s zoche to raise children in a bubble: Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch said it’s our achrayus to become educated in order to know what we’re protecting our children from.

For the mother whose daily reality includes technology, L’Doros’s clarity and strategies gives us the tools to help our children (and ourselves!) navigate this reality.

As per Rav Moshe Hillel’s guidance, groups are tracked, so women can join like-minded women for maximum impact.

Dina was juggling so many different tech-related issues. She wanted guidance. “What I found incredible was how often problems disappear when the mother has clarity.”

Chaya Bracha’s school encouraged L’Doros. “Honestly, I thought L’Doros is for big problems – addiction, struggling kids, extreme standards.

“I was surprised to find ordinary women who recognize that if you’re a Mommy in 2025, you need to know how to parent the children of 2025. Too many tiny but life-altering decisions happen on the fly.

You’re racing the clock to your neighbor’s kabbalas panim, finishing frying the second batch of supper, and getting the little ones to bed when your kid asks you permission to... You don’t have the luxury of time, thought or consultation – and the ramifications are huge. Now I agree; regular kids in 2025 deserve a mother who knows.”

In Foresight –the Beauty of Hineini L’Doros

Since L’Doros launched at the Nekadesh asifa three years ago, thousands of women have experienced the magic of Hineini l’Doros.

“Technology is a very personal topic, affecting every woman and family uniquely,” says Mrs. Penina Rosenberg, L’Doros facilitator. “Yet I’m constantly amazed to see how, in one concentrated crash course, women confronting so many variations of technology concerns and realities discover clarity, strength and courage.”

Mrs. Yehudis Shachar, L’Doros coordinator, remarks, “I’m humbled by the greatness of each of the incredible L’Doros women. I know that each mother is juggling too much with too little time and resources – and L’Doros is a choice. A choice that talks about a mother’s priorities, love for her children, and commitment to their ruchniyus. And that blows me away.”

L’Doros is definitely an investment. But in the scheme of things, it’s tiny compared to its dividends. Technology is huge – a huge pull, a huge challenge. L’Doros is a mother’s chinuch hishtadlus for her child’s future.

Dina reflects, “For my wideeyed kids, technology is something we used to argue about often. For my less curious, rule-follower kids, it’s something I know they’ll have to contend with as adults. Still, it’s huge. And, as one of the most pressing challenges they’ll face, I believe they deserve to be mothered. By a mother who ‘gets them’ when they want more, who guides them and brings them onto the team, who knows how to prepare them for what’s to come. I wanted to be my kids’ Mommy. So I joined L’Doros.”

When describing the goal of L’Doros, HaGaon Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, shlita said we need to learn how to embrace technology standards

That’s a high bar.

Still, with clarity, knowledge, confidence and support, thousands of women have discovered this reality for themselves and their doros

Together with the practical transformation these women are experiencing, they are zoche to tremendous siyatta dishmaya. R’ Schneebalg, shlita says, Mit dem vos nushim kumen zitz tzuzamen zich michazeik in inyunim fun Kedushas Klal Yisroel achtung geben fun di aleh keilim vos machen charuv di kedusha fun Klal Yisroel, iz avada ein lecha zchus gadol mizeh.” When women get together to strengthen themselves in the areas of kedushas Klal Yisroel and protect themselves from all the devices that threaten the kedusha of Klal Yisroel, there is no greater zechus than this.

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Big Surprise in Spring Valley as Election Day Results Roll In

While odd-numbered years typically feature less-pivotal races and have lower turnouts, there was plenty of activity at the polls on November 4 as Rocklanders turned out to cast their votes in the general election.

Perhaps the biggest Election Day news in the Monsey area was Yaakov Yosef Kaufman, who managed to beat Sherry McGill as a write-in candidate in the race to become a Spring Valley trustee. Kaufman edged out McGill, a vice principal of the East Ramapo school board who was running as a Democrat, by a slim margin of 170 votes. Incumbent Yoseph Gross won another term as a Spring Valley trustee, also running as a Democrat, with more than 42% of the vote.

Also making headlines in Spring Valley was Schenley Vital who beat Aaron Stern in the village’s mayoral race by 1,715 votes. Vital will be replacing former mayor Alan Simon, who announced that he would not be seeking reelection last winter, as previously reported in The Monsey View. Simon, whose tenure with the village has been tumultuous at times, was feted at a retirement breakfast held on November 7. Speaking at the event, Assemblyman Aron Wieder said that he has learned much from Simon, who has served the public in various capacities over the years, going the extra mile for those who needed assistance.

“I want to say that anyone who has come in touch with Mayor Simon felt that he really has a good heart,” said Wieder, just moments before presenting Simon with an official citation from the New York State Assembly.

Other incumbents who emerged victorious were Rockland County Executive Ed Day, who won a fourth term as he trounced his opponent Michael Parietti by nearly 49 percentage points; County Legislator Moshe Hopstein, who represents District 13; Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht; Ramapo Town Council members David Wanounou and Yehuda Weissmandl; and Ramapo Highway Superintendent Fred Brinn.

Government Shutdown Finally Ending

After 40 days of frustration, the standoff in Washington, D.C., finally turned a corner, with eight senators crossing the aisle and voting with Republicans to reopen the government. News of the potential end to the impasse came late Sunday night, prompting a tentative sigh of relief that echoed nationwide.

“I’m sorry to our military, SNAP recipients, gov workers, and Capitol Police who haven’t been paid in weeks,” said Democratic Senator John Fetterman in a statement. “It should’ve never come to this.”

Fetterman, one of the octet of senators who voted with Republicans in the November 9 vote, described the shutdown as “a failure.”

Joining Fetterman in the movement to reopen the government were Democratic senators Dick Durban of Illinois; Tim Kaine of Virginia; Angus King of Maine; Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, both of Nevada; and Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, both of New Hampshire.

Whether or not the shutdown is finally over remains unclear as of this writing. The process of reopening the government is a multilayered one. The Senate could potentially hold a final vote on the reopening when it reconvenes at 11 a.m. on November 10. With the Senate having made some changes to temporary funding measures approved by the House of Representatives, another House vote is required as well, but that vote has yet to be scheduled. And while members of Congress have been on what is known as a 48-hour return notice, getting House members back to Washington amid the ongoing airline disruptions could take some time. Finally, once the bill has passed both the House and the Senate, it will be sent along to President Donald Trump for his signature.

Federal workers and American citizens have faced significant challenges during the weeks-long shutdown.

Those receiving food assistance through the federal SNAP program have watched with worry as the shutdown dragged on. On November 6, a federal appeals court upheld a lower court ruling directing the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans. But even as 20 states

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Similarly, havoc continues to reign supreme at the nation’s airports in the wake of the Federal Aviation Administration decision to cut back on flights at 40 major airports including John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Teterboro Airport in the greater New York area. Also affected are Orlando International Airport, Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Tampa International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport, among others.

The FAA’s cutback schedule for those airports ordered a 4% reduction in flights starting on November 7, that number increasing to 6% on November 8, 8% on November 13, and 10% on November 14. The FAA said that the cutbacks were unavoidable because its unpaid air traffic controllers have been forced to take on second jobs, resulting in fatigue, low staff and other potentially dangerous situations.

As of November 9, over 4,200 flights into and out of the United States had been delayed due to the ongoing shutdown, with 1,500 flights cancelled. A FlightRadar24 disruption map showed a 13% cancellation rate at LaGuardia, which had a 54% delay rate and an average delay of 58 minutes. Across the Hudson at Newark, the cancellation rate stood at 24%, with a 54% delay rate resulting in an average delay of 138 minutes.

Even with word of a potential end to the shutdown rippling across the country, how long it will take to resolve the air travel situation remained unclear. Over 1,400 flights were cancelled on November 10, with a winter storm that slammed Chicago only adding fuel to the fire.

“It’s only going to get worse,” United States Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CNN. “You’re

going to see air travel reduced to a trickle.”

Trump did his part on Monday morning to restore normalcy in the skies, putting out a statement that all air traffic controllers report to work immediately. The president also proposed sizable rewards for those who have stuck it out at their jobs, even when their pay was frozen due to the shutdown.

“Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially ‘docked,’” wrote Trump. “For those Air Traffic Controllers who were GREAT PATRIOTS, and didn’t take ANY TIME OFF for the ‘Democrat Shutdown Hoax,’ I will be recommending a BONUS of $10,000 per person for distinguished service to our Country.”

A Bear-Free Bear Mountain Zoo?

Bear Mountain State Park’s Trailside Museum and Zoo will be bear-free, at least for now, following the death of its two beloved black bears over the last eight months.

Sadie and Pal first arrived as cubs at the zoo’s bear enclosure in 2005. Just seven months old at the time, the two had been confiscated by South Dakota authorities who discovered that they were being raised illegally. Having grown accustomed to humans, they could not safely be released out in the wild, and they were sent to the Bear Mountain zoo instead. Ironically, both Sadie and Pal had brown fur, a phenomenon that is more common in the western part of the United States where black bears, which belong to the species Ursus americanus, can have fur ranging from blond to black.

Over the years, brother and sister became a major attraction at the zoo, as visitors enjoyed the opportunity to get an up-close look at bears (especially those who aren’t rummaging through their garbage cans looking for Shabbos leftovers and leaving major messes behind.)

Sadie, who was the more adventurous of the two and was surprisingly adept at cracking coconuts, passed away in March after a short illness. The more laid-back Pal, who loved to sleep in the sun and only ventured into

bear den’s waters at age two after being pushed in by Sadie, passed away in late October, after suffering a rapid decline in his health. The zoo described their loss of the furry pair as “the end of an era,” one that “left a bear-sized hole in our hearts.”

With its bear den now empty, the zoo is taking the opportunity to re-evaluate the enclosure, which was originally constructed some 70 years ago.

“We know we can’t be Bear Mountain’s Zoo without bears,” zoo officials posted, adding, “We are pausing before adding new black bears to Trailside. We are re-examining and re-thinking the current exhibit to make necessary changes that will allow new bears to continue to thrive at Trailside.”

Widespread Confusion Has Ramapo Clarifying Unusual Augusta Avenue Light

A new traffic signal installed in the heart of Monsey has left many scratching their heads as they try to understand the meaning of its various light configurations.

The signal, known as a HAWK (high-intensity crosswalk) beacon, is intended to help pedestrians cross busy roadways while minimizing motorist slowdowns. A Route 59 pedestrian improvement project launched in the spring of 2020 called for two to be installed — one at Augusta Avenue, and another in front of Spring Valley High School.

With the recent installation of a HAWK beacon at Augusta Avenue resulting in widespread confusion, a flyer released by Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht in both English and Yiddish explains exactly how the devices work. When the signals are not illuminated, drivers can proceed as usual, while flashing yellow lights warn drivers to slow down, and a solid yellow light indicates that drivers should be prepared to stop. Solid red lights instruct drivers to come to a complete stop, while flashing red lights allow drivers to proceed with caution if no pedestrians are present in the crosswalk.

Pedestrians can activate the HAWK beacon by pushing the button and waiting for the light to change and traffic to stop. Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing once traffic has stopped, with a countdown timer indicating how much time they have left to cross safely. A flashing red hand warns pedestrians to remain on the sidewalk because traffic has resumed once again.

Originally introduced in Tucson, Arizona, to help pedestrians cross busy roadways safely in the 1990s, HAWK beacons were found to reduce pedestrian crashes by 69% in a 2010 study.

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My baby was diagnosed with a tongue tie. What does that mean, and does it need to be fixed?

__ L. Stein

Dr. Hirsch’s Answer:

It’s amazing how something so small — that thin piece of tissue under the tongue — can cause so many questions. We’re talking about tongue ties, or what doctors call ankyloglossia. If you’ve noticed a tight band under your baby’s tongue, you might wonder if it’s normal or needs treatment. Let’s break it down.

What Is a Tongue Tie?

Everyone has a small band under the tongue called the frenulum. In some babies, it’s shorter or tighter than usual, limiting tongue movement. This can sometimes affect feeding — and rarely, later speech or oral care.

When Does It Matter?

Many mild tongue ties cause no trouble. But if your baby struggles to latch, makes clicking sounds, milk leaks while feeding, or isn’t gaining well — mention it to your pediatrician. Sometimes the tie is the cause, and sometimes it’s not.

To Clip or Not to Clip?

Treatment is called a frenotomy — a quick, safe procedure often done right in the office. But not every tie needs it. Many feeding issues improve with good latch support before considering a snip.

What

About Speech Later On?

Research shows tongue ties rarely cause major speech issues. Decisions are usually based on how feeding is going now, not what might happen later.

The Bottom Line

If you suspect a tongue tie, don’t panic. Talk to your pediatrician or a lactation consultant familiar with the issue. The goal is a baby who feeds comfortably and grows well — not a perfect-looking frenulum.

Tongue Tie Truths & Myths

Myth 1: “Every tongue tie needs to be fixed.”

Many mild ties never cause problems. If your baby feeds well and gains weight, there’s no need to act just because it’s there.

Myth 2: “A tongue tie will definitely cause speech problems later.”

Most children with mild, untreated ties speak perfectly fine. Speech issues usually have more complex causes.

Myth 3: “The procedure is major or risky.”

A frenotomy is quick, safe, and often done without anesthesia. Babies are usually feeding again within minutes.

Myth 4: “If I don’t fix it now, I’ll regret it forever.”

There’s no rush. If it’s not causing feeding trouble, you can always revisit it later with your pediatrician or feeding specialist.

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The closure will be in place from Pipetown Hill Road to Perlman Drive so that the New York State Department of Transportation can replace the Route 59 bridge that crosses over South Pascack Road to ensure its long-term safety and reliability. A November 5 announcement about the construction estimated that the work will take approximately three weeks to complete.

South Pascack Road will be closed to all traffic, with local access to be available for residents and businesses up to the work zone. Delays are expected in the area while the work is ongoing.

Mezuzahs Hung at Golden Taste’s New Chestnut Ridge Facility

After seemingly endless months of construction, Golden Taste is one step closer to opening up its new production facility, with prominent rabbanim joining community leaders to hang mezuzahs at the massive Chestnut Ridge facility.

Among those in attendance at Golden Taste on November 6 were the Satmar Rav, Harav Avrohom Hersh Wosner, Assemblyman Aron Wieder, Chestnut Ridge Mayor Chaim Rose, Chestnut Ridge Trustee Shmuli Fromowitz, and Spring Valley Trustee Yisroel Eisenbach.

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Golden Taste, whose brands also include Pardes Farms frozen vegetables and Kosher Taste fresh herbs and vegetables, plans to set production in motion within the next six to seven weeks. As previously reported in The Monsey View, elected officials stepped in this past summer to help Golden Taste work out problems with Veolia at the new facility, located just south of the New York State Thruway at 585 Chestnut Ridge Road.

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A catastrophic fire was averted last week after an unidentified individual disposed of an unidentified item in a dumpster, which burst into flames just moments later.

According to reports, the incident took place early on the morning of November 6, with security footage showing someone in a minivan throwing the unknown item into a CountyWide Carting dumpster at 6:54 a.m. When a CountyWide Carting driver showed up to empty the dumpster, located on a customer’s property, at 7 a.m., he noticed that it was filled with flames. The Tallman Fire Department managed to extinguish the fire when they arrived at the scene.

CountyWide Carting CEO Moshe Jacobowitz said that he believes the discarded item was some sort of chemical or flammable material. He noted that if his driver had arrived just three minutes earlier, he would have unloaded the dumpster into his truck, which likely would have gone up completely in flames.

“People need to be careful before disposing of these types of materials,” explained Jacobowitz, who called on the person who discarded the unknown item to reach out to him to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

“I just want to know what was put in there so we can educate the community,” said Jacobowitz. “I won’t yell at you.”

Hazardous and flammable materials can be safely discarded daily on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rockland County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive in Pomona. The facility also accepts a wide variety of other items including paint, chemicals, pesticides, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, batteries, small freon appliances, lightbulbs, computers, CD players, telephones, e-cigs, cellphones, beepers and non-controlled prescription medication, among others.

Dear Therapist,

My father-in-law was niftar about four years ago, and my mother-in-law is a very strong-willed person. Out of all the children, she always chooses to come to us for Shabbos and Yom Tov. While I appreciate having her, it’s very hard to host her. She tells us when to eat, how to set the table, rearranges things in the house, and even involves herself in the chinuch of my children. She’ll tell my teenage boys to go learn, or go daven, and she often makes comments that are difficult for them to hear.

We’ve tried having her other children invite her, but she always says she prefers our home — it’s easier for her. We do want to have her, but it’s really hard to do it every week. We don’t want her to feel she’s too hard to host, but why can’t she do things in a more normal way and rotate between all of her children?

An Overwhelmed Daughter-in-Law

Dear Overwhelmed,

Your question is deeply relatable. Caring for a mother-in-law who is an almanah, and who wants to be in your home every Shabbos, is a real challenge. It’s clear that you value your mother-in-law, but at the same time, her constant presence feels overwhelming. Her strong personality leaves you and your children exhausted, and you find yourself resentful that she comes to you every week and never to her other children. These feelings are natural.

If we look at the situation only through that lens, we conclude that it is unfair, frustrating and even terrible. Resentment builds — at your mother-in-law, at your siblings-inlaw, even at the fact that your father-in-law passed away and left you with this responsibility.

But let’s step back and consider another perspective.

What if we could see the larger picture, the way things are measured in Shamayim? What if there were decrees of illness, danger or struggles of Yiddishkeit hanging over the family — and in the zechus of caring for your mother-in-law, those dangers were avoided? What if, by honoring this challenge, your children are healthy, safe and thriving?

If you knew that to be true, you might

even say, I want my mother-in-law to come to me and not to anyone else. Not because it’s easy, but because you’d understand the priceless protection and blessing it brings.

Of course, this perspective doesn’t erase the exhaustion. It doesn’t mean you cannot feel frustrated, or that adjustments should not be made. But it does frame the responsibility differently — not as a punishment, but as a zechus

It’s worth noting that our generation often struggles with responsibility. We live in a culture where if something is difficult, the instinct is to drop it. We see this in careers, where people walk away when jobs are demanding. We see it in finances, where many live beyond their means, spending on restaurants, trips or large houses, eventually creating financial dysfunction.

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Our parents and grandparents lived differently. They shouldered responsibilities without looking for shortcuts. They budgeted, saved and invested steadily. But somewhere along the way, that mindset weakened. So when Hashem gives us challenges — such as the challenge of caring for an elderly, demanding parent — our first reaction may be, This is too much; I want to let it go. But the Torah teaches us that the harder the mitzvah, the greater the s’char. These behaviors will teach your children to succeed in the long run.

Caring for a parent — and especially an almanah — is one of the mitzvos the Torah is most exacting about. The seforim are filled with both warnings and promises; the s’char is immeasurable, and the consequences for neglect are serious. That’s why it is so important to approach these decisions with the guidance of a rav. This is not just a family issue, but one that has a lot of halachic ramifications.

There is a well-known saying: One mother can care for ten children, but ten children cannot care for one mother. Why is this so?

A mother can handle ten children because she’s in charge. She sets bedtime, she decides who gets what, and she gives rewards and consequences. She wears the crown.

But when ten grown children try to care for one elderly mother, she still sees herself as the queen. And here we face the Gemara’s principle: Ein shnei melachim mishtamshim b’keser echad — two kings cannot share one crown. When your mother-in-law enters your home, in her mind she is still in charge. But in reality, this is your home, your “kingdom.” The clash creates tension.

So what can be done? Here are some approaches families often find helpful:

Create a schedule together. Instead of passively waiting for her to announce she’s coming, take the lead. Sit down with your husband and siblings and make a calendar of who can host her for each Shabbos and Yom Tov. Present it to her not as a restriction, but as a gift: “Everyone wants you.

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Each child and grandchild needs their time with you, so we put together a calendar. Of course, you can move things around as needed, but this way each family feels included.” Having a clear plan makes it easier to breathe and gently limits the everyweek expectation.

Give her a role. No one wants to feel like a burden or a guest receiving charity. Find ways to give her value. For example:

Ask her to make one of the Shabbos foods — “Bubby’s special fish” or “Bubby’s cake.” This will become her contribution and legacy. Invite her to take one of the teenagers out somewhere meaningful. Many families have a grandchild sleep at the grandparent’s house each week. Many grandparents develop special bonds with their grandchildren this way. I know of one grandmother who became so close with her granddaughters’ friends that she was invited to all of their weddings — she was simply everyone’s Bubby. Address the chinuch issue with care. Even if her comments to the boys are harsh, you don’t have to confront her head-on, in the moment. Instead, you can set gentle limits in advance. “I spoke to the bochurim, and they don’t have to go learn so early tonight.” This way you acknowledge her concern while

retaining your own authority in your home.

Take back small spaces. If she rearranges things in the house, choose which battles matter. Sometimes it may be easier to let her decide where the salad bowls should live. Other times, you can politely but firmly say, “Thank you, we actually like it this way.”

Boundaries don’t always have to be big confrontations; small, consistent corrections send a message too.

Consult a rav. Every family is different. Because the mitzvah of kibbud av v’eim and care for an almanah is so chashuv and chamor, guidance from a rav is essential in determining what boundaries can be set, and how to do so respectfully.

Your challenge is not just about managing your mother-in-law’s visits. It’s about finding the balance between respect and self-respect, between warmth and firmness. You’re not failing by feeling tired. You are human. But you’re also being offered an opportunity: to grow in resilience, to strengthen your voice, and to teach your children the lifelong skill of handling people who are loving but sometimes difficult.

With a clear schedule, the gift of meaningful roles, small but consistent boundaries, and a willingness to both give in and stand strong when needed, this can shift from a draining experience to one that strengthens your family.

Your mother-in-law may never stop being strong-willed, but you’ll grow stronger too, and that may be the true gift hidden inside this challenge.

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CHAPTER 5

FACING REALITY. AND ALSO? I’M FINE

I stared dumbly at my computer screen.

Unread emails: 1327.

Anxiety gripped me and made it hard for me to breathe.

The weeks had gone by in a flash, but my business, Gitti Media, Inc., was waiting for me. Being my own boss gave me a certain degree of flexibility, and I had been able to take an extended maternity leave. But after ten weeks away, the work had piled up. There was only so much I could delegate to my very patient team before I had to trade my house tops for work suits and get back to real life.

Three marketing campaigns were due to launch, and I still had to sign off on each image and slogan, and address all the issues that had cropped up.

From: Veronica, color editor

Are we really sticking with mint green? Makes me feel like I’m in a hospital. Please advise!

From: Follman Accounting

Client is insisting we quoted 8k. I have an invoice for 9k. Do we have a signed proposal?

I rubbed my temples and got to work, solving crises and mini crises, reassuring and tweaking, all while Malky lay on her back, gazing at the rotating mobile above her head. For the moment it felt idyllic — work from home, baby cooing contentedly at my side — the

GITTI BEILIS

reason I put up with the stress of running my own company.

But soon she started crying, and then she needed to be changed, and then it was time for physical therapy and an evaluation, and somewhere I’d need to fit in the exercises I did with her twice daily.

My phone lit up and began pinging relentlessly. Someone at work needed me urgently, but Malky had just spit up all over both of us.

I needed to find good child care. I had gone through the process with my older children and remembered how it had left me depleted. With Malky’s extra needs, it would be even more stressful.

* * * * *

Just before I was set to go back to work, we had gone to see Dr. Pfeiffer, our wonderful and caring pediatrician, as well as Dr. Paul, Malky’s cardiologist. Both gave her a thorough checkup, and despite her heart condition and impending surgery, Malky was cleared for regular daycare. Of course, I would have to educate her babysitter about her conditions and signs of emergency, including suddenly turning blue or excessive sweating.

As expected, it was a tiring search.

“No, I’m sorry. I can’t accept such a child.”

“It’s not for me.”

“I can’t take on the responsibility.”

The phone calls were frustrating and fruitless. I closed my eyes and officially gave up.

“No problem. No problem. I won’t go back to work. I’ll close my business. I’ll live on the street. Fine. I don’t care.” If I sounded like a teenager, I didn’t care about that either. “Fine! I’m fine!”

“So now you’re fine?”

The comeback was from Hersh, a line that had been

lobbed back and forth between us since four weeks earlier.

* * * * *

At the time, Malky was six weeks old, and I had called a local Early Intervention agency to apply for therapy services. The answering machine encouraged me to leave a detailed message, and I took it literally.

“NO PROBLEM. NO PROBLEM. I WON’T GO BACK TO WORK. I’LL CLOSE MY BUSINESS. I’LL LIVE ON THE STREET. FINE. I DON’T CARE”

“Hello, this is Gitti Beilis calling. My precious daughter has Down syndrome and a heart condition. I can already tell she has low muscle tone and focusing issues. I want to start the process for Early intervention because she is one smart cookie, and I want to give her a head start. We want only the best therapists in town because this kiddo will go very, very far! Please call me back at the absolute earliest opportunity with some names of therapists, and references so I can check them out. Thank you.”

I tended to talk too much in those early days. I thought it was a good idea to make my attitude clear from the get-go.

In this case, my strategy worked against me.

I received a callback from the director, the one and only Maryam Freulich, a self-proclaimed expert on raising children with special needs. While her credentials included many years of coordinating services for individuals with disabilities, she’d never raised — or even worked hands-on — with a child with Down syndrome. Nonetheless, she walked around with the pompous air of being the final authority on the subject.

“So, mamma’le. I heard your message, and I need to tell you something.”

Uh-oh.

“You’re in denial, and you’re ruining your family.”

Um, what?

“Listen to me. I heard your message. Your baby is a Down syndrome, emes?”

“No, she has Down —”

“Don’t be silly, and stop trying to make her normal. Stop pushing so hard; you’ll only be disappointed. Trust me, I’ve seen many like you. You think you’ll cure her by being picky about therapists and driving yourself crazy over everything. It won’t work. In the end you’ll see that all you did was ruin your other children by spending so much time and effort on this one.”

I must’ve turned white, because Hersh took the receiver from my hand and clicked “end call.” After a cup of orange juice, I was able to summarize the conversation so Hersh understood what had upset me so much.

“It’s fine,” he said. “We won’t use them. There are plenty of other agencies around that can understand our vision for Malky.”

“I know there are other agencies, but that’s not the point. How dare she tell me to change my attitude?!”

“It’s fine, Gitti. I’m very confident in our attitude. No one can take that away from us. We’ll go with someone else.”

“You aren’t fuming?”

“No, I’m fine.”

Men. Go figure.

I couldn’t get Maryam’s comments out of my head. I felt a relentless need to fix this

“How is this attitude even allowed to exist? And from a supposed ‘expert’ who is the first to speak to new parents? Has she spoken to the families whose kids are holding down jobs, graduating college, writing books and giving speeches to congress?”

I had read a tremendous amount on the topic and had consulted with leading experts in the field.

“Malky deserves to grow up in a community that respects her and has expectations for her. I’m going to form a supportive advocacy group,” I declared. “We’ll have events and conference calls; we’ll write letters to major magazines and advise agencies on sensitivity and inclusion.”

In that moment, my many years of creative marketing kicked in, and in one fell swoop, I had our name and mission statement.

“We’ll call our group ‘MINE’ – Mothers for Inclusion and Education.”

It was perfect. My creative juices were already flowing, visualizing logos and planning color palettes.

“Okay,” Hersh interrupted me. “But if MINE will be for mothers, what will we call the fathers?”

“Oh, fathers? You don’t need any support groups. You’re all just FINE!”

* * * * *

The seed for MINE was planted then, but it was still a far-off dream. FINE, however, took on a life of its own. We’d throw the line at each other at particularly stressful moments, specifically when we wanted to pretend we were just fine

But without any child care options, I was really not fine. Gitti Media was our main source of income, and if Malky wasn’t in daycare, I wouldn’t be able to run it.

It was my Tanta Frimet who came to the rescue. She had heard about my struggles to find child care and called to let me know that from here on, it was her problem. I couldn’t thank her enough. As a mother, every rejection was not only a technical issue, but also a deeply emotional one as my new reality slapped me in the face again and again. With Tanta Frimet on

the case, I had a little distance from the problem.

Tanta Frimet’s chesed must’ve split the heavens open, because as soon as she took over, two fantastic options came up. One was a young mother who had a six-monthold baby of her own at home and was looking to babysit another baby to bring in some income. The other was Morah Chany, an incredible babysitter with a small group.

It was a tough choice.

The young mother was sweet and gracious. Her sparkling apartment, with only one other baby, was a real plus, as children with Down syndrome often have a weak immune system. More children would mean more exposure to germs. On the other hand, the stimulation and competition of a lively group of typical kids would greatly enhance Malky’s development. I was truly torn until I finally picked up the phone and called Morah Chany. Immediately, it just felt right. Morah Chany was excited to have Malky and eager to help.

“Schedule the therapy sessions when Malky is with me. It’ll free up your time, and I’m sure I’ll learn a lot of helpful tips that all the kids will benefit from. I’ve had therapists here in the past, and Malky will be in good hands. We’re all cheering her on!”

As she spoke, I felt the stress melt away. Although I was still concerned about Malky getting sick, I decided to trust my gut — and trust der eintziger G-tt He had given me a big job, but He was at my side. All I needed

to do was give it my best shot, and He would send the perfect people to help me along.

We finalized the details for timing and payment. I was ready to hang up when Morah Chany gave me one more gift.

“As soon as she’s approved for respite services, be in touch with me. I want to sign up to work with her. She can stay here after the other kids leave, and I’ll work on her goals. And don’t worry. I’ll take care of all the details and billing with the agency.”

Only those in the “respite universe” could appreciate what an offer like this meant.

Respite billing would involve a whole load of work on her end — numerous forms, interviews and fingerprinting. After that, there would be daily clock-ins and clock-outs, tracking of hours worked, and ever-changing rules and regulations, as well as waiting for the agency’s monthly payroll.

Her willingness to step up to the task was a huge chizuk for me. For the first time, I could see my life settling into a pattern. Malky would be in the best hands, and I could focus on easing back into the normal craziness of being a working mother.

Even more than the technical help, Morah Chany’s huge heart and keen insight gave me a world of encouragement. While there would always be naysayers who would urge me to “stop being in denial and face reality,” there were also others who said little and did very much.

And that was my reality.

COMING NEXT WEEK:

MY FIRST SHABBATON — AND CAMP POLITICS ALL OVER AGAIN. ALSO, MEETING LIBBI AND PITZIE ROSEN AND THE FORMING OF AN EVERLASTING BOND.

Names and identifying details have been changed. This serial reflects the author’s personal experiences. Every child with Down syndrome is unique, and so are their families. Halacha, hashkafah, developmental and medical decisions should be referred to the appropriate rabbanim and professionals.

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Betsy helps Rebecca care for Gabriel and shows her how to do it on her own. Judith sees Rebecca bonding with her baby and is overwhelmed with pain at the memories of her own babies.

Judith

The beef in the stew is dry. She has cried the whole afternoon, trying to escape the pain her sister-inlaw caused her, and now the dinner is ruined.

Raphael smiles, chewing heavily. “Is this a new recipe, Judith?” He is being kind. She knows he is being kind. But the words still sting. It is not a new recipe. Had his sister not been living with them, the stew would have been perfectly moist.

“I don’t like it much,” Abraham mutters. He is only a boy. He does not mean to be unkind. He does not know how much effort she put into their food, how hot the kitchen was, and she patiently spiced it until it was just so.

“Perhaps I should make Mama’s stew tomorrow night.” Rebecca’s voice is light, but Judith can hear something sinister lurking beneath it. “It was such perfection, was it not, Raphael? Always so moist.” Her eyes dart to Judith, just for a moment, but it is enough for her to know that the words were intended to wound.

Raphael nods appreciatively, oblivious to the tension and ill-will that simmer in the air. “Yes, I’m sure that would be nice for you, Rebecca, to use the kitchen from time to time. What do you say, Judith?”

They all look at her: husband, son and Rebecca, each of them expecting something from her that she cannot give. How can they not see that she is drowning? That each breath she takes erupts like fireworks within her, that her head is filled with tufts of gray cotton that make her every thought heavy?

“I… I think not.” Her voice is cold, she knows that. But that is only because if she does not tighten her throat and force the words out with strength, a sob will come out instead. And that cannot happen.

Raphael’s eyebrows furrow together. It is the first time he has heard her speak this way to his sister.

“Why not, Judith?” Rebecca’s smile is wide now. The cat

He is being kind. She knows he is being kind. But the words still sting

has caught its mouse. “I shan’t get in your way.”

“There are some parts of this home that I would like to keep for my own. That is all.” Painfully, she forces herself to raise her eyes to Rebecca’s. “This is not the first time you have asked this question, Rebecca, and I ask that you not bring it up again.”

Rebecca scoffs, one perfect eyebrow raised, but is silent. Raphael looks at them with clouded eyes, and Judith knows he is angry. She has spoken out of line.

It is when he returns from Maariv that he finally speaks to her. “When were you going to tell me that you were angry with Rebecca?”

“I am not angry, Raphael. I am…” In pain? Stumbling? A pit of aching sadness that grows larger with each passing each day? “I cannot carry on as you do. I mourn Leah, still. And then I see Rebecca and her child, and it is like a knife splitting my heart in two.”

He is silent for a moment, silhouetted against the moonlight pouring in from the window.

It was a full moon that night, too. Funny that she remembers it now, but along with the fear and pain there was a silvery moon peeking through the windowpane. She must have looked up to the Heavens that night as she prayed, and found the small circle of light that shone through her tears.

“Not a day goes by that I do not feel her loss, and Abigail, and Joseph.” Raphael’s voice is low. “They are with me, always. But I cannot allow myself to drown in the blackness of my pain, easier though it would seem. That is not what G-d intended for me, nor for you, Judith.”

“Did Yaakov not mourn for Yosef?” Judith swipes at the stinging wetness of her eyes, hating herself for the anger that courses through her. “I am no worse than our forefather.”

Raphael sighs. “I cannot make you feel differently than you do, Judith. I can only ask that you speak kindly to Rebecca. She is not the

cause of Leah’s death. Her only crime is that she has a child of her own. You cannot fault her for that.”

“Nor can you fault me for my pain, Raphael.” The tears are thick in her throat.

“Never.” He swallows. “I know you, and I know the generosity of your spirit. This pain will pass, one day, but how you treat Rebecca will be remembered.”

“Did Yaakov not mourn for Yosef?”

Judith swipes at the stinging wetness of her eyes, hating herself for the anger that courses through her

He is right, and that is the most maddening part of it all. She has seen Rebecca as an evil from the start. If Rebecca had not had a child, would Judith have been kinder? Would she have found room in her heart to overlook her sister-in-law’s sharp tongue and grating laughter?

Rosh Hashanah is next week.

“Perhaps I can invite her to the women’s Tehillim gathering this week,” she says.

Raphael smiles, and it is enough to dull the ache within her. He is proud of her. “I am pleased, Judith.”

And though Judith knows she should be proud of herself, proud that she chose the path of chesed, her heart quickens in her chest. She is afraid.

Jacob

Guard duty is long and tiresome, yes, but it is also silent. Silence that will allow him the proper thought and concentration that Yom Kippur demands.

Funny how he always grew tired in the beis knesses, the tefillos and singing dragging onward while he could only think of a warm roast

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And now, in the emptiness of the field, in the chatter and buzz of nature, he misses the solemnity of the beis knesses

The grass in the field beside them is long, swaying gently in the breeze, the wind sending a whisper rippling through the stalks. If he closes his eyes, he can see the tallis-clad figures of his youth swaying in their stead, can hear their whispered prayers carried on the wind.

The fear he had today, the lack of certainty if his feet would follow his commands and get him to safety, if he would find help for Israel in time, has shown him just how difficult this life will be

him to cease its spinning.

“Jacob?”

Jacob opens one eye painfully against the searing brightness of the day. He sees Moses.

“Moses, please. Israel is ill.” They are the last words he says before everything around him goes black.

Israel sits beside him, eyes closed. They have long finished the prayers of the day, and now sit in silence. It is too hot to speak, really, and they must preserve their strength. He smiles to himself. Perhaps this will be the first Yom Kippur that he will complete a taanis dibbur

“Jacob.” Israel’s voice is thin. “I feel like I’m going to be sick.” He does not have a moment to react. The boy keels over to his side and retches, one hand clutching Jacob for support.

Jacob stills as he watches the boy. He is ill. There is a slight tremble in Israel’s hands, and his face is pale and wan. How had he not noticed it before? He should be resting in the shade, preserving his strength, not sitting on guard duty while the merciless sun beats down upon them.

Jacob stands quickly. “I will go find help, Israel. Do not worry.”

He hurries quickly back to camp, through the mud and swamps and heat, pushing through the buzzing in his head and the swaying of his feet. At last, he reaches the thin wooden fence that surrounds the camp and leans heavily upon it, closing his eyes and waiting for the world around

He awakes to find himself in a cot that is not his own, the face of the doctor looking down at him with an amused smile.

“So it would seem that our Carolina heat showed you a thing or two today?” The man laughs. “Not the first soldier to collapse from malnutrition, and won’t be the last.” The smile leaves his face quickly, and he lays a fatherly arm on Jacbo’s shoulder. “Rest up, son. You will need all the strength you can get. I’ve heard that there are orders for the company to set out in a fortnight.”

Jacob longs to ask him more, ask him what he has heard and where they are to go, but his tongue is stuck to the roof of his mouth, and the doctor has moved on to the next patient — Israel.

Illness. Hunger. Thirst. Death. He knew he would have to face hardships when he joined the Army, knew that his life would never be the same. But the fear he had today, the lack of certainty if his feet would follow his commands and get him to safety, if he would find help for Israel in time, has shown him just how difficult this life will be.

He has much to pray for in this new year.

Traditionally, carpaccio is a dish of thinly sliced raw meat or fish. Here, we went with seasonal fruit and vegetables, artistically plated, to celebrate the beautiful harvest that fall has to offer.

Miriam Pessy Wercberger

CARPACCIO Butternut Squash

An impressive fall dish that sings with flavor.

INGREDIENTS

1 butternut squash

1 bag pearl onions

Olive oil, to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

½ tsp. rosemary, optional

6 oz. salad greens

Handful pomegranate seeds

Handful candied pecans

TAHINI DRESSING

3 T. tahini

1 T. sesame oil

Pinch of salt

Squeeze of honey

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.

2. Peel the butternut squash. Cut the top part into rings, and the bottom, wider part into cubes.

3. Lay the slices onto one sheet pan and the cubes on another.

4. Peel the pearl onions, and toss with the cubed butternut squash.

5. Season both with salt, pepper, oil and rosemary, if using.

6. Roast until caramelized, mixing the cubed butternut squash occasionally, approximately 45 minutes.

7. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together.

8. To assemble, arrange the butternut squash slices on a flat tray.

9. Toss together the lettuce, cubed butternut squash, pearl onions, pomegranate seeds and candied nuts, and pile them onto the center of the tray. Drizzle with the dressing.

PRO TIP

To easily peel the pearl onions, blanch them briefly in hot water, and the peel will slide right off.

CARPACCIO Eggplant

This dish highlights the flavors of caramelized eggplant in a rustic and natural way.

INGREDIENTS

2 large eggplants

Salt, pepper and olive oil, to taste

2 cloves garlic, crushed

Squeeze of fresh lemon

Honey, optional

Handful of pomegranate arils

Truffle mayo

Fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the broiler setting in your oven to high.

2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise, and season the flesh with salt, pepper and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Place cut side down on a large sheet pan.

3. Broil until fork-tender and the bottoms are caramelized, approximately 25 minutes.

4. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool slightly. Scoop all the flesh from the eggplant into a bowl.

5. Add crushed garlic, salt and pepper to taste, a squeeze of lemon and a squirt of honey, if using. Mash it all together lightly with a fork.

6. To serve, spread the eggplant on a plate, and garnish with dollops of truffle mayo, pomegranate seeds and parsley.

CARPACCIO Pear

It’s pear season. This fresh and easy sweet-and-salty salad is the perfect way to enjoy this delicious fall fruit.

INGREDIENTS

3 pears, ripe but slightly firm

6 oz. salad greens

4 oz. feta cheese

½ cup candied pecans

Pomegranate seeds

Raspberry balsamic glaze, for drizzling

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice the pears thinly, and arrange on a large plate or tray.

2. Top with salad greens, crumbled feta cheese, candied nuts and pomegranate seeds.

3. Drizzle with raspberry balsamic glaze.

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A FRANK CONVERSATION WITH BUSINESS OWNERS ON EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT, METRICS AND MOTIVATION

Different business models have different needs and different markers of success. Our two primary panelists are a business owner whose firm provides offsite operations services, and another whose expertise lies in sales.

OPERATIONS

JACOB

OBERLANDER,

CPA, is the owner of Oberlander & Co., an accounting firm that offers accounting, tax and CFO services to small- and medium-sized businesses

SALES

PINCUS SCHIFF

is the cofounder and Head of Growth at FRIDAY, which simplifies team management for small businesses

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What key characteristics do you look for when hiring employees?

MR. OBERLANDER

YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY. “HIRE FOR ATTITUDE, TRAIN FOR SUCCESS.”

Soft skills are usually more crucial than hard skills, which can be taught. That’s why, when I need to hire, I look for a potential employee who can fit the business’s five core values.

The first is agency. This means someone who takes initiative. I like to hire employees who aren’t waiting for me to tell them what to do. I need them to work with intent. I need them to be proactive, not reactive.

The second is humility. I need an employee who’s humble, willing to learn, and takes ownership when they make a mistake. Someone who’s humble is generally well-liked by clients and gets along with their coworkers.

The third is clarity. Especially since we work in finance, we need team members who can speak with clarity. We don’t want ambiguity. Phrases like “I don’t know,” “maybe” or “I think” have no place in the vocabulary of someone who’s working with numbers.

The fourth is empathy. We need an employee who cares, both for the team and for our clients.

The fifth core value is a positive attitude. If an employee doesn’t have a positive attitude, they’ll drag everyone down.

My most valuable employees have these five core values, as well as the hard skills necessary to do excellent work. If I can give ownership of a task to an employee who will know what to do, that’s very valuable. I want to be able to say, “I want you to handle these accounts,” without the employee asking, “What do you mean by ‘handle’?” Incidentally, that’s the difference between taking initiative and being reactive.

Finally, if I’m looking to hire a manager to manage other people, then I need a leader. To be a leader, an employee needs to have skills to inspire. This is very important in a business. All businesses need A players who can move the business forward in this way.

MR. SCHIFF

GENERALLY, I BELIEVE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE KEY TO ANY COMPANY ARE PEOPLE WITH A CAN-DO ATTITUDE.

I like to hire salespeople who have people skills, and have the drive and ability to operate. I also need my team to have the ability to scale and adapt to new things.

Not everyone’s like that. Some people fall apart when told to do something new, but other people, when they get new ideas or responsibilities thrown at them, step up to the plate.

If you’re curious and a gogetter, I’ll hire you, even if I know you’ll be looking for wider horizons in three years

I would rather hire someone curious, someone who goes around asking questions and taking initiative, rather than someone who will stay employed five times longer and just do what he’s told. If you’re curious and a go-getter, I’ll hire you, even if I know you’ll be looking for wider horizons in three years.

For all parents out there, this is an important skill children should be taught. Kids should be encouraged to try new things, even when they’re very little. Instead of doing things for them, ask them, “What do you need from me to help you figure it out?”

Things work the same way at the office. Employers should be okay with new employees messing up. Instead of taking over, give them the space and skills necessary to figure things out.

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How do you look out for these characteristics when hiring?

MR. OBERLANDER

WHEN HIRING EMPLOYEES, IT’S LIKE YOU’RE GETTING YOURSELF MORE ARMS.

Gauging a potential employee’s characteristics and priorities while interviewing them is extremely difficult, but extremely necessary.

A business’s team should be an extension of the employer. If you believe that you work with purpose and with a certain style, you want your employees to emulate that. The only way to make that happen is by communicating.

When I interview potential employees, I clearly lay out my five core values. Then, the longer I speak with them,

MR. SCHIFF

I CAN PICK OUT PEOPLE WITH A CAN-DO ATTITUDE BY THE WAY THEY PRESENT THEMSELVES.

When I meet a potential employee, I’ll say, “The job requires x, y and z. How will you do that?”

A confident person with a good attitude will ask questions, and then he’ll say, “I’ll try x, maybe y.”

I’ll also say, “Let’s pretend you start right now, and x and y are your responsibilities. What’s the first thing you’d choose to work on?”

A business’s team should be an extension of the employer. If you believe that you work with purpose and with a certain style, you want your employees to emulate that

the more I learn about them and their ability to perform according to those values.

Creating an environment where the interviewee feels comfortable is super important. You want frank and honest conversation. I always tell candidates, “It isn’t only me who is interviewing you; this is a two-way street. You also want to make sure that this position is a good fit for you. Feel free to ask questions.”

I recently interviewed a candidate for a certain position; the conversation took two hours. Hour one left me very impressed. But after the one-hour mark, the interviewee let their guard down, and it was like I was speaking with a different person.

I also try to avoid yes-or-no questions. I make sure to prepare some open-ended questions, which give me a better understanding of the person sitting in front of me. I want to see soft skills, and I want to see intelligence. While hard skills are important too, if the interviewee is a good candidate, they’ll learn what they need to know.

Some people won’t know how to answer that. They’ll say. “I don’t know, I’ll figure it out. What do you think I should do?”

Those people might appear confident, but they don’t have the true can-do attitude I always look for.

Also, people who have turned out to be great hires were humble and curious.

I recently interviewed a salesperson who had quit his previous position in a specific industry. After I reviewed his relevant experience, I said, “Let’s pretend you’re still selling the product you were selling until now, and you’re here to meet with me, a potential customer. How would you do that?”

I actually had him leave the room and come back in. Based on how he was trying to sell his product, I was able to see all I needed to see. Then I gave the candidate an idea of how I would lead the conversation, and he was able to see the difference.

It’s important to note that beginners can do very well. They just need to be humble enough to learn, and capable and motivated enough to jump in and do it.

How do you evaluate an existing employee’s work?

MR. OBERLANDER

THIS STARTS WHEN AN EMPLOYEE IS STILL BRAND-NEW.

Even before an employee starts their job, I’ll give them a clear job description and set concrete goals. I’ll explain exactly what we expect of them in any given area, and at every given point — in three months, in six months and in a year.

Especially if it’s a new employee, it’s important to break things down for them. Take working with Quickbooks. If this is a skill I know they’ll need, I’ll explain what level of familiarity with the program I expect to see in a month, in three months and in six months.

In every area of work, I’ll lay out their goals in this manner, and I’ll say, “In three months, we’ll sit down and see where you’re at.” This frames my expectations for the employee and is a simple way of holding them accountable for their progress.

All this works well for hard skills, which are easy to measure and track. When it comes to soft skills, that’s where things get challenging. Not only is it difficult to explain my expectations when the matter at hand isn’t concrete, but it’s also personal. No one wants to tell their employee that their attitude needs fixing — and how can an employer explain at what level it’ll be considered good enough? It’s also hard to give examples when it comes to soft skills.

My manager and I regularly review the performance of all employees — generally within the frame of our five core values. In the event I must have a conversation with someone, I’ll try to use black-and-white examples.

I’ll also say, “This is my perspective; what is this like for you?” It’s important to recognize that you’re the boss, and remember to think what this must feel like for the person sitting at the other side of the desk.

MR. SCHIFF

WHEN IT COMES TO SALES, IT’S PRETTY EASY TO EVALUATE A SALESMAN’S WORK. WHEN IT COMES TO OPERATIONS, HOWEVER, IT’S IMPORTANT TO BREAK THINGS DOWN AND KEEP EVALUATING PERFORMANCE.

No matter their level of expertise or position in the hierarchy of the business, there are always things to look out for.

The first is an overworked employee. If anyone on my team is overworked, I’ll ask them why they didn’t communicate. If they need an assistant, I need to know that.

This situation can come up for managers. A manager’s job is to create systems and make the workload easier for everyone on the team. Their job is to delegate and distribute tasks so systems run properly. If a manager is overworked, then something isn’t right. Chances are they’d been taking on more and more responsibilities, and now they simply need help.

Some people think, “If I streamline everything, then my boss will have no need for me.” But that isn’t true

If a manager in such a position is afraid of reaching out — often for the mistaken fear that their boss is “too busy” to get involved — then there’s no question that this manager will have no headspace to create new procedures and won’t be able to address challenges that come up. This means an overworked team that isn’t operating at peak performance. As in all areas, communication is key.

Another thing to look out for is unnecessary work that is done repeatedly. Repetitive tasks must be dealt with and addressed, either with software that could help out, by delegating these tasks to people lower in the hierarchy, or otherwise.

Let’s say twenty people reach out to customer service every day with the same question. A mediocre employee will say, “Okay, I know how to answer these calls.” A good employee will say, “Let’s figure out how to automate this. Either we should put the Q&A on the company website or send new customers this article to read as part of the sign-up.”

Some people think, “If I streamline everything, then my company will have no need for me.” But that isn’t true. If you’re someone who puts more and more tasks on autopilot, you’re that someone I don’t ever want to lose, because you’ll have the time and headspace to help the business grow.

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How do you encourage strong teamwork?

MR. OBERLANDER

TEAMWORK MEANS DIFFERENT THINGS FOR DIFFERENT BUSINESSES, BUT IN OUR OFFICE, TEAMWORK IS VERY RELEVANT WHEN IT COMES TO NEW HIRES.

New employees are always paired up with senior employees who serve as their mentor. This brings us back to the five core values; mentoring a new employee means the senior employee’s workload will suffer, but humility and empathy are values we live by.

Another way we encourage teamwork in our office is by schedul-

Encouraging our team members to share in this way means that newly gained knowledge is now newly shared knowledge

ing weekly huddles, which are short meetings where we discuss new changes to the law, encourage employees to share interesting cases, mention updates from the IRS, or anything else that may have come up during the week. (During these meetings, I also choose one core value to discuss.) Encouraging our team members to share in this way means that newly gained knowledge is now newly shared knowledge, which benefits the entire team.

As the employer, it’s also important to be mindful of what each employee is doing. As a heimishe office that employs women, this is done carefully, by complimenting work and not the employee in person, but positive feedback really does go a long way — especially when it comes through a third party.

MR. SCHIFF

ONE WAY AN EMPLOYER CAN ENCOURAGE STRONG TEAMWORK IS BY PRAISING EMPLOYEES AND CREATING HEALTHY COMPETITION.

A healthy company culture should promote and appreciate people who achieve and deliver. When I see that an employee did something worthy of praise, I’ll make sure to compliment him in public: “What a great job!” The response is usually generous applause from the rest of the team.

The most powerful praise is public praise. We all need validation, and a public, shared compliment really is meaningful to the employee.

If you’re an employee, keep in mind that praising another employee will never come back to bite you. On the contrary; the company will appreciate that you’re cheering people on. So if a client compliments the work of a coworker, share it. Be part of the team.

Something sales has taught me

MR. SCHIFF

SALES HAS TAUGHT ME THE VALUE OF COMMUNICATION, AND I TRY TO INSTILL THIS VALUE INTO MY EMPLOYEES AS WELL.

I’ll share one incident that illustrates the importance of communicating properly.

FRIDAY has an unlimited PTO (paid time off) policy. We believe good employees aren’t tempted to take time off unnecessarily. One morning, a new employee who was two weeks into the job called in sick. Now, most people can smell a lie a mile off. When he called in sick, I immediately understood that he was overwhelmed and needed some time for himself; that’s perfectly normal when it comes to a new job. But he should have been honest and upfront.

Let’s say an employer gets such a phone call from a new employee one morning: “I love my new position, but I’m absorbing a lot of information very quickly while I’m getting trained in, and I’m feeling a little overwhelmed. I really want to do the best job possible. Do you mind if I take a day off to get back to myself?”

Do you think any business owner would have a problem with that? If he wants optimal performance from his team, and he knows beginnings can be tough, he’ll be more than glad to give the new employee a day for himself so he could be his very best self the next morning.

Always, always communicate.

Something my employees know

MR. OBERLANDER

THEY KNOW NOT TO LEAVE THEIR MONKEYS ON MY DESK.

Monkeys are problems. When my employees are faced with a problem, they’re welcome to ask for my advice and support, but after that, the problem is theirs to deal with. (This metaphor isn’t mine, but it serves our office well.)

This circles back to agency; my employees know to take ownership of whatever issue comes their way. If all of my employees leave their monkeys on my desk, I’ll have a desk full of monkeys keeping me back from doing my job, which is why agency matters.

Sometimes an employee will come to me with a problem, and I can sense that they’re waiting for me to say, “Okay, I’ll deal with it.” If that’s the case, when they leave my office, I’ll point to the invisible monkey on my desk and say, “I think you forgot something.” And that’s it; they reclaim their monkey with a smile and deal with it.

What I advise beginners starting out

MR. SCHIFF

I ADVISE BEGINNERS STARTING OUT TO LOOK AT EVERY PROSPECTIVE JOB AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH.

Some people enter the big world with expectations of working just enough to please their boss, all while earning heaps of money.

In truth, if I could start again, I would look around, choose a successful business, and ask the CEO if I could work for him as an intern for six months. I would say, “If after six months you see I’m an asset for you, we’ll discuss payroll.”

If an employee looks at a new job like a cash cow, he’s losing an opportunity. Instead, he should look at his entry-level job as an education, and find ways to make himself useful.

Let’s say there’s a tough accounting question that’s above his pay grade. Either he could say, “This isn’t mine to deal with,” and pass on the problem to the manager. Or he could say, “Look, I don’t know what to do here, but let me find out so I can do it on my own the next time this comes up.”

Some people are stingy with their work. Why should they take on a task they aren’t paid to do? But that’s a very limiting mentality. If an employee keeps his eyes open and learns how to deal with tasks that aren’t necessarily listed in his job description — for example, matters involving taxes, website, software, insurance, etc. — who is the one really benefiting? True, his boss might be pleased, but at the end of the day, this employee — now skilled in various areas — will go very far.

Letting Go

Inevitably, employing a team of workers means that every now and then an employer will find himself with an employee who isn’t performing the way they should.

After speaking with several employers, it’s clear that this touchy topic is as painful for employers as it is for the employees in question.

All employers agreed that communication is key. Mr. Schiff says that while he hasn’t been challenged with this too often, the most important thing is to be clear and upfront.

“I’ll say, ‘Look, my expectations were at 8 out of 10, and you’re performing at 6 out of 10. Is there anything holding you back?’

“Often,” Mr. Schiff continues, “the employee simply wasn’t aware of what’s expected of them. In other cases, they were in the wrong position, and a simple switch of departments does the trick. Then there are employees who throw everything back in my face, and it’s clear that this won’t be an easy fix.”

In those cases, Mr. Schiff will clarify exactly what he wants to see over the next three months. This will be something easily measurable.

“I’ll tell them, ‘After these three months, if your work isn’t up to par, I won’t even have to fire you. You’ll know it’s time to move on.”

“Clarity is kindness,” agrees Mr. Oberlander. “It’s important for the employee to know where things stand, and it’s important to show them hard facts that are easy to rate and revisit at a later point.”

Mr. Frankel is another employer who shares this view, and he also adds that any move must be done with a Yiddishe heart. “The only way to sleep at night is if you know you did the right thing. On one hand, you want to make sure the employee’s family will survive the transition, but on the other hand, you want to remember that you aren’t doing a bad employee any favors by keeping them on board. A worker who isn’t the right fit will do better elsewhere. Deep down, they aren’t happy, either, and they’re bound to find something better once they leave.”

But even with all these considerations and methods, it’s clear that struggles like these might just be one of the most difficult things an employer must contend with.

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Dream Come True

“When I grow up, I want to open a shoe store,” Malky Lustig* wrote way back in second grade. Let’s hear how she transformed her dream into a flourishing reality.

I LAUNCHED MY BUSINESS BECAUSE… I was looking for something creative and fun to do from home, without having to race out to work every morning. Why shoes? I have always had a fascination with shoes. As a young girl, I’d pass one of the large shoe stores on 13th Avenue in Boro Park and picture myself being the saleslady and helping customers find their dream pair. When I’d hold a pair of shoes in my hands, I’d think, “What if I designed a pair like this?”

I STARTED OUT… during COVID, when all of my kids were home from school. I toyed with some sample designs, and eventually, with the help of friends, I began communicating with different factories around the world. Experimenting and figuring out how these manufacturers work took a lot of time. Initially, I assumed they’d take the designs from me and create the shoes based on that. But they ended up with lots of questions, and it took endless rounds of correspondence before we achieved the perfect sample.

DEVELOPING MY BRAND… was expensive. At first we used a large marketing company. They came up with the brand name, logo, the entire concept and vibe. The name “Camille” is a French name for a child; it means “perfect.” I like the way it reflects how we aim for our children to be perfect, and we indulge in watching them take those tentative first steps. Our logo also features a bunny rabbit, symbolizing the little steps and giant leaps our kids take. True, they are small, but they are also giants in creativity and potential.

I GOT THE WORD OUT… by reaching out to stores

and by developing connections. I showed them my samples and catalog, and they started placing orders. Today, we do occasional marketing and ads because I believe people like to get a feel for new styles at the beginning of a season.

THE MOMENT I RECOGNIZED MY SUCCESS… was during that very first season, when I was inundated by email requests from desperate customers searching for out-of-stock styles and sizes. That’s when I realized: “Hey, people like my shoes! I’d better order more.”

And then there was that warm moment when I went to a park on Chol Hamoed and spotted a little girl wearing a pair of my red loafers. In that moment of awe, I realized that real kids were actually prancing around in my shoes!

MY BIGGEST SURPRISE AFTER LAUNCHING… was when I realized that my business had become something way bigger than I had anticipated. I had innocently assumed it would be less overwhelming than running out to teach. I used to find myself wishing that I could just be a teacher again, especially when I was working late into the night.

Let someone else be my boss, and I’ll just go in to do what I’m told to — and come home with a paycheck! But truthfully, running my business is so rewarding that I don’t regret it.

IN GENERAL, MY CUSTOMERS ARE… thoughtful and friendly.

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BEING A BUSINESS OWNER INVOLVES JUGGLING… and business owner. We all have to have our priorities set in stone. Nearly every day, I have to tell myself that business is important, but family is even more.

I WOULD ADVISE THOSE WHO WANT TO START THEIR OWN INITIATIVE… three things. If you’re passionate and creative, dive right into it. But bear in mind that:

A. The investment will cost you much more than your initial calculation. There are always things that will crop up.

B. Your first and ultimate responsibility is to your family.

C. Creativity and passion are crucial for the development of your vision, but along with that, you will need business acumen to get your business off the ground. Try to find a partner who will anchor your creativity and help you run the business.

Queen of the Kitchen

“Why don’t you start your own business?” people asked. Let’s find out more about how Shaindy Kalish turned her countertop hobby into a successful food business.

I LAUNCHED MY BUSINESS BECAUSE… I was preparing meals for an organization and receiving great feedback. People started encouraging me to set out on my own, and I began exploring the possibility of launching a small business on the side. I knew I wanted to do something in the food industry, but I couldn’t do exactly what I’d been doing for the organization, because a friend of mine had a business like that.

I STARTED OUT… by asking around, and the overwhelming response was: “We need good salads!” That’s how Munch was created. We have two individual facets of the business: the daily subscription program — where customers sign up to have a daily salad delivered to their door — and the event and party salads service. We started out doing just salads, but have since expanded to include an array of healthy meals and customized options. It all began on my kitchen counter, until the business expanded to the point where we had to move to a commercial venue.

DEVELOPING MY BRAND… was gradual. We invested in branding at the pace the business was growing. The name Munch represents the brunch (breakfast and lunch) part of our business. Additionally, munching is often associated with junk food, a misconception we aim to dispel. We believe that everyone can enjoy a good, healthy meal without compromising on feeling satisfied.

I GOT THE WORD OUT… by word of mouth, mainly family and friends. At first, we also advertised in local circulars. Today we run occasional campaigns with raffles that really boost our business. Our ads are sharp and

simple, and we use a marketing company for our advertising initiatives.

THE MOMENT I RECOGNIZED MY SUCCESS… was when people stopped me in the street: “Hold on! Are you Munch?”

MY BIGGEST SURPRISE AFTER LAUNCHING… was how excited people actually were for salads. People were so enamored by our service that even though we weren’t open on Chol Hamoed Sukkos at first, customers were literally begging us to change that decision, so we started taking orders for Chol Hamoed and the second days of Sukkos as well.

A REGULAR DAY IN THE BUSINESS… In the beginning, I would wake up at 5:45 a.m. every day to get the production running. Then I’d see my kids off to school. Once the house was quiet, I’d focus on customer service, taking orders and

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processing payments. I would spend the rest of the day overseeing the kitchen staff and ensuring that everything was running on course. Baruch Hashem, once we moved, I was able to delegate the various tasks to others. One of the most significant hurdles I faced at the beginning was preserving perishables. These days, we have large refrigerators and freezers, and we get fresh produce delivered every morning. Another challenge we face is maintaining our top-notch delivery system, as well as ensuring that dietary and allergy specifications are met.

IN GENERAL, MY CUSTOMERS ARE… wonderful. We don’t have difficult customers, but we do sometimes have customers with interesting taste buds!

BEING A BUSINESS OWNER INVOLVES JUGGLING… daily life responsibilities. When things are really hectic, we hire additional staff to ease the workload. Another tool I use to alleviate the juggling is to lock myself out of business messaging and phone calls at a specific time. This allows me to disconnect and focus entirely on my family.

I WOULD ADVISE THOSE WHO WANT TO START THEIR OWN INITIATIVE… If you believe in something, just dive in. You’ll tackle the challenges as they crop up. Make your calculations beforehand, and try to figure it out as best as you can, but expect bumps along the way.

A STORY I EXPERIENCED… A customer once placed a large order, which was promptly delivered. A couple of hours later, she called in a panic, saying that she hadn’t received any of the dressings. I called the driver to ask if they might not have been delivered to the right address, but he assured me he had dropped them off with the salads. But the customer is always right, as they say, and if she said she didn’t get it, then she didn’t. We quickly put new dressings together and sent them to her. Many hours later, she called, all apologetic, and said that the person who took the order inside had mistaken the dressings for drinks and had placed them in the refrigerator reserved for drinks. All we could do was have a good laugh…

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Filling the Void

“There weren’t many hat stores in town.” Mrs. Lowy sought to fill a market void, and the returns surprised her. Let’s hear how, with the toil of her two hands, she now owns three ladies’ hat stores of her own.

I LAUNCHED MY BUSINESS BECAUSE… when I moved to Monsey after my wedding, there weren’t many options for hats in town. If I wanted something nice, I’d have to travel to the city. While visiting my parents in Canada, I shared this challenge with my father. He asked me, “Why don’t you start a hat store of your own? I’ll take you to some factories here.” And that’s precisely what we did.

I STARTED OUT… on a lower scale, by sewing in my house and selling the hats from my dining room table. I designed the hats and brought some in from Canadian companies. After nine months of this, I couldn’t handle the traffic in my dining room anymore, so we moved on and opened our Monsey branch. About half a year after we opened the Monsey store, we realized that there was a need for a store in Monroe, so we opened one there, and about a year ago, we opened our branch in Williamsburg.

DEVELOPING MY BRAND… was a story in itself. When we opened the store, my father came up with a creative French name. I invested in the logo, boxes and bags with that name for over nine months. When we finally sent our ad to The Monsey View, we got a call from them saying that another store was advertising a grand opening under the exact same name! We were flabbergasted and asked them for the contact information of those other advertisers. I remember having a long conversation with them until I realized that they weren’t going to back off. So we went to our Rebbe, who promised that you never lose by taking the high road. And so, we came up with a new name and logo.

I GOT THE WORD OUT… mostly by word of mouth; a friend brought a friend, a sister brought a sister. Eventually, when we expanded, we reached out to a marketing company to help with the advertising. Today, we have a stable and loyal customer base, and we aim to serve and satisfy them.

THE MOMENT I RECOGNIZED MY SUCCESS… was when one vendor from Montreal called me up and said that he was selling to six different locations around the globe, and my one location was selling more hats and bands than any other one.

MY BIGGEST SURPRISE AFTER LAUNCHING… was the realization of how much work goes into the production of each hat. Before I had the business, I looked at a hat and saw a piece of fabric. Today I know how much goes into it: the designing, the stitching, the dying, the shaping, the decorating and so much more, until you finally see that hat in the store.

MY CUSTOMERS ARE IN GENERAL… amazing, baruch Hashem. Of course, when you are working with people, you are bound to bump into some challenging ones. One woman wanted a refund for a tichel that had a snag. The problem was that she had gotten it four years earlier! Another customer walked in two years after the tulle pillbox hats were in style, asking us if we could flatten her hat for her.

BEING A BUSINESS OWNER INVOLVES JUGGLING… responsibilities, which I am only able to accomplish thanks to my outstanding employees, who care for the business as if it were their own.

I WOULD ADVISE THOSE WHO WANT TO START THEIR OWN INITIATIVE… to bear in mind that above all, success is siyata d’Shmaya. As part of your hishtadlus, you have to make sure you are really familiar with the industry and the niche audience you are targeting. Know what the customers are looking for

and what their needs are.

And of course, as much as you anticipated what your initial investment would cost you, expect it to end up three times that, especially today with our president’s high tariffs, which have impacted us in real time.

A STORY I’VE EXPERIENCED… In Belz, there is a minhag that every chasan takes his kallah’s shirtzel and tichel to be gebentched by the Rav. We once had a kallah come into the store the day her chasan was bound to leave for Eretz Yisroel, and she really wanted a specific style that we were out of. She was really desperate, and for some reason, we decided to do something we never do. We reached out to the Israeli store we sell to, and lo and behold, they had the exact item she wanted. The best part of the story was that the store was located right across the Belz shul in Yerushalayim, and so her chasan was able to pick it up and take it to the Rav the very next day. It shows us that if you really mean it, Hashem has His ways to help you.

Upon embarking on this mission, I thought I’d stumble upon the secret key to success. But here’s what I’ve learned: Perhaps the most brilliant business strategy is not having one at all — but the faith and belief that you can do it. Take your idea, trust in Hashem and run with it.

IN HONOR OF THE YAHRTZEIT OF HARAV YISSACHOR DOV OF BELZ, ZY”A, 22 Cheshvan

TAKEN FROM A SPEECH OF HARAV SHLOMO GROSS ZT”L DAYAN OF BELZ (SEFER HAKESER V’HAKAVOD L’CHAI OLAMIM)

Our generation could be the one to repair the breach! This would cause great pleasure to the Tzadikim who were concerned about this topic. Since we are accustomed to this way of dress for so many generations, people assume that it must be allowed. People think that it is L’chatchila. Therefore, we will explain the matter and everyone will realize that it isn’t simple at all!

A great number of Acharonim forbade the wig. There is a Kuntrus Das Yehudis who brings down a list of sixty Poskim who forbade it!! Among them are the Be’er Sheva, Pachad Yitzchak, Shiurei Keneses Hagedolah, Magen Giborim, She’elas Yaveitz, Mor U’Ketzia, Harei Besamim, Maharsha Elfandri, Pnei Yitzchak Abulafia, Mahari Elgazi, Kehilas Yaakov, Mayim Rabim, Yeshuos Yaakov, Chasam Sofer, Birkei Yosef, Atzei Arazim, Divrei Chaim, Tzemach Tzedek on Mishnayos, Barziner Rav, Mahril Diskind, S’dei Chemed, Lev Ha’ivri and many many more.

HARAV YISSACHOR DOV of BELZ ZY’’A, said in his holy words. “A woman that reveals her hair in public loses her Kesuba and ANYONE WHO LEARNS SHULCHAN ARUCH WITH YIRAS SHAMAYIM SEES CLEARLY THAT THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WEARING HER OWN HAIR OR HAIR OF A SHEITEL.”

Now the reason for this Mitzvah is because the hair of a woman is Pritzus and can cause men to stumble. (Terumas Hadeshen, siman yud). This is the only reason. So if this is the only reason then this problem is also the same with a wig. Since it’s not just about covering her head only. But about not being Machshil the men, since the hair of a woman is her beauty. Therefore, the POSKIM say, that anything that looks like hair is the same thing, since it can be Machshil the men. What’s the difference whose hair it is? She can also be Oiver on the Issur of רוע ינפל. “Do not put a stumbling block before the blind.” Although all the Matirim were all relying on the Shiltei Hagibborim

it has come to light in recent years that: 1: nowhere are the words “םיברה תושרב” (in the public domain) written and mentioned 2: that the Shiltei Hagibborim never intended for a wig to be worn uncovered in the public domain.

Women who come from Kehilos whose Poskim initially forbade it, certainly have no Heter whatsoever.

Nowadays, when the men are very Makpid to wear a Shtreimel and a Bekeshe; which isn’t a Halacha, shouldn’t the women too return to their original way of dress and cover their hair with a Tichel?

To understand why the great Gedolim from the past generation didn’t go publicly all out against this is very simple. Many women weren’t covering their hair at all. So they finally got these women to at least use a Sheitel. Therefore, they couldn’t speak out about the prohibition to use Sheitels. These Rabbanim’s intention were not to allow it but that the situation of women not covering their hair shouldn’t get worse. Anyone who has Yiras Shamayim, Ehrliche Yidden, understands what they should do and not take a Heter from the fact that the Gedolim didn’t protest. B”H in our generation thousands of Talmidos have been taught in the ways of Chassidus and have been brought up in homes of Chassidus and do everything in accordance with Chassidus. Therefore, we must work on this as well. The wig, although it was a bandaid in the past, has proven to be a Churban for the Yirei Hashem, since otherwise they would have worn Tichels like before. There are many that want to wear one but now are worried to be the only one. The Eitzah is then to gather in groups and then we will then accomplish more and more.

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TZVI JAKUBOWICZ

SBA-7(a) financing as a path to business ownership

Moshe was ecstatic. He had just been handed the opportunity of a lifetime. Heshy, his boss of twelve years, was retiring. Of course, this came as no surprise. The last three years had seen Heshy coming to the office later and later, and he was spending more and more of his time in the beis medrash. So when Moshe was called into Heshy’s office to discuss the business’s future, he wasn’t taken aback by the invitation.

What did take him by surprise was the offer that followed.

“Moshe,” Heshy said, “I’d like to reward your twelve years of loyalty. It was with your help that I built this company into what it is today. I’m planning on selling and would like to give you the first shot at buying it from me.”

Moshe looked at his boss. “Heshy,” he said, “that’s a great offer. Let me think about it, and I’ll get back to you.”

Moshe was excited by the opportunity and began dreaming of a new life. Just think about it! He could soon be the owner of a flourishing company that would allow him to marry off his children b’kavod, pay his mortgage, and even pay for sleepaway camp for his kids.

The rest of the day passed in a daze. Moshe finally arrived home and discussed Heshy’s offer with his wife. He

was already managing most of the business, so the extra responsibility didn’t faze him. His most pressing concern was how he would come up with the $3.6 million asking price.

Luckily for Moshe, there was a way forward.

An SBA 7(a) loan, a regular bank loan with a guarantee from the government, would help Moshe turn his dream into a reality. The SBA 7(a) is the go-to product that lenders utilize when financing a business acquisition.

But where would he get the 10% down payment required by the SBA?

No matter how hard he thought, Moshe couldn’t figure it out. He had just married off his oldest daughter and didn’t have money for any extras — certainly not $360,000.

MOSHE’S PROBLEM IS NOT UNIQUE. Tuition, camp, food, property tax, clothing, medical expenses — the cost of living just climbs higher and higher.

The price tag for these items is causing an unprecedented dent in frum pockets. For most people, monthly paychecks are unable to keep up with constant inflation. Even annual raises are unable to offset the increase in the average family’s cost of living.

It’s a real, relevant and personal problem.

There are two ways to navigate this issue. One way is to try to spend less. That can work, to a degree. But no matter how many corners Moshe cut, his salary simply wouldn’t cover his expenses.

The other way to solve the problem is to increase the amount of money that you bring in. Although paychecks don’t seem to keep up with constantly rising prices, for many people, business ownership is a way to increase their annual income. And yet, financing is often a real impediment to making the leap. How can individuals with limited means achieve their goal of owning a business?

SBA 7(A) ACQUISITION

FINANCING

For financial lenders, financing a business acquisition is risky. Often, customer loyalty is dependent on the relationship the existing owner has with its customers. After an owner leaves the business, customers might jump ship and go elsewhere. Additionally, employees who function competently under current ownership might not work well with the new leadership, leading to a breakdown in processes or experienced employees leaving the company for other opportunities. Finally, even the clean-

est books that tell the story of a flourishing company might be hiding large undiscernible deficiencies that won’t be discovered until after closing.

To protect themselves, lenders utilize the SBA 7(a) program. An SBA 7(a) loan comes with a 75% guarantee from the federal government. If a borrower defaults on his loan, the lender will be reimbursed for 75% of the loan.

When financing an acquisition, SBA lenders are searching for buyers who fit three critical criteria.

The first is industry experience. Lenders want to know that the person acquiring the business has the experience and expertise to successfully manage the business. Borrowers with prior industry experience are assumed to have the know-how to successfully run it.

The second factor is credit. Buyers must have a credit score reflecting that they’re trustworthy individuals with a strong history of responsibly handling money.

Finally, location is a factor. Lenders want buyers who live near the business, because they want to know that the owner is personally operating the business. Requiring the business operator to live in the area ensures that the owner will be available to oversee day-to-day operations and manage any emergency that arises. A secure business means their loan is secure.

BUSINESS EVALUATION

FROM A FINANCING PERSPECTIVE

Prospective business buyers often evaluate a business’s value based on its potential upside. They’re willing to pay more

than its current worth based on the business’s future projected profit. For example, an experienced HVAC operator who is considering acquiring a competitor’s business may purchase the business for more than its current worth because he understands that due to his experience, connections and the increase in market share, he will be able to grow the revenue.

Lenders, however, evaluate businesses according to the amount the business is currently worth. They reach the price they are willing to fund based on the business’s cashflow. Cashflow refers to the amount of capital, or cash, that a business has available to pay its monthly loan payments.

A lender will typically only lend up to four times a company’s EBIDTA. If the target company’s EBIDTA is $100,000, then a lender would lend $400,000 toward its acquisition.

BRINGING MONEY TO THE CLOSING TABLE

As a current key employee of the company he’s purchasing, Moshe has several advantages. On the business side, he has deep, intimate knowledge of the company’s industry. He is also assumed to have existing relationships with the company’s vendors.

On the HR side, he knows the employees and has an existing relationship with them. One of the biggest unknowns of any acquisition is how the employees will relate to the new owner. The employees are familiar with Moshe, and he’s familiar with the company’s

THE CASHFLOW CALCULATION

The amount of cashflow a business has is determined by an accounting concept called EBIDTA (Earnings Before Interest Depreciation, Taxes and Amortization).

EBDITA is determined with the following simple calculation: Take the “ordinary business income” line on your most recent tax return and add the interest expense (located on the front page of the business tax return), depreciation expense, any taxes paid, and finally, any claimed amortization. (Amortization is the only item that won’t be found on the front page of the return. It’s usually found in the other expenses statement toward the back of the return.)

culture. He’ll therefore be able to continue the existing company culture. Moshe is as safe a bet as the lender can hope for.

So far, so good.

SBA lenders, however, want to see that a borrower is invested in his acquisition, so they require that the buyer bring 10% of the total loan amount to the closing table. This is called equity injection. In Moshe’s case, this would require him to bring $360,000 to closing.

For Moshe, that’s a problem. Where is he going to get $360,000 from?

However, there is an interesting caveat in the SBA program that allows an existing employee to finance 100% of the purchase price of the business. This means that Moshe would be able to take ownership of a multi-million-dollar company with zero out-of-pocket cost.

With this clause, business ownership is now within Moshe’s reach. He’ll soon be the proud owner of a fully operational business that he played an integral role in building.

Mazel tov!

Tzvi Jakubowicz is a business loan consultant and the owner of Hart Financing, a small business loan brokerage. He can be reached at 917-420-0806 or tzvi@hartfinancing.com.

FROM STARTUP TO SUCCESS

What if you aren’t buying a business, but starting a new one?

Shaindy was a successful manager for a large kitchen design company. After five years on the job, she could run the whole company by herself. In fact, while her boss vacationed in Eretz Yisroel for two weeks, the business ran without a hitch with Shaindy at the helm.

Shaindy’s salary was a respectable $75,000, but was more or less at max. There was no more room for growth. Often, Shaindy would dream of striking out on her own. But where would she get the $500,000 she needed to start her own company?

Shaindy’s father offered her $75,000 to get her started, but that wasn’t enough. She approached a large regional bank for a loan, but was turned down. Their policy was only to lend to a business that was two years old.

Thankfully, the SBA 7(a) product can be a way for Shaindy to start her own business.

There are five conditions that a borrower must meet to qualify for an SBA startup loan.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE — The borrower must possess either sufficient experience in the industry or a transferable skill set.

EQUITY INJECTION — The borrower is required to inject or invest his own funds into the deal. The borrower must inject 10% of the total loan amount. In Shaindy’s case, the $75,000 dollars her father is offering will suffice.

OUTSIDE INCOME — The borrower must have enough income to support himself, outside of the startup business while it’s in its infancy. The amount is determined by the average cost of living for the borrower’s family size in his area. (No need to factor in the cost of tuition, camp and Yom Tov; the amount needed is assessed according to the general population’s cost of living, and not the typical frum family.)

BUSINESS PLAN — The borrower is expected to submit a detailed business plan that outlines his plan to bring his vision to fruition. The plan should include a sales and marketing plan, expected business processes, vendors, and key employees. The more detail the borrower adds to the plan, the more expertise in the industry he will demonstrate to the lender.

PROJECTIONS — The projections are submitted together with the business plan and should show the expected revenues and expenses for the startup. It tells the story of the new business in numbers and includes written assumptions that explain the numbers presented in the projections.

With Shaindy’s extensive operational, backoffice experience and connections, she is a prime candidate for a startup loan under the SBA 7(a) program. Her extensive knowledge and experience will shine through the business plan. Additionally, her husband’s salary will meet the program’s outside-income requirement.

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NO QUESTION ABOUT IT; MY SITUATION IS MUCH BETTER THAN MY GRANDFATHER’S WAS IN CÓRDOBA A HUNDRED YEARS AGO. STILL...

FATHER, DO YOU REALLY EXPECT US TO RETURN NEXT YEAR TO YERUSHALAYIM? WILL WE REALLY LEAVE OUR HOMES AND BELONGINGS BEHIND, AND SAIL TO THAT FARAWAY, MYSTERIOUS PLACE WE’VE ONLY HEARD ABOUT IN STORIES?

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• FI Coordinator, assist with setting up Self-Direction budgets for eligible individuals, coordinating services, communicating with individuals and parents, and managing staff payments and invoice reimbursements. Key responsibilities include budget setup, service coordination, and ensuring timely payments and reimbursements. 6 hours daily, $30 - $35/hr., 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

• Tax Senior for Boutique CPA firm, Prepare and file tax returns (business and individual), Manage sales tax, review financials, and provide tax advice, Support business filings and tax authority communications. 2-4 years of public accounting experience (tax preparation and advisory) Proficient in QuickBooks, Strong communication and analytical skills, 100k – 150k plus full benefits package, Monsey

• Nursing Home HR Director, 2+ yrs. experience with HR management duties including recruitment, onboarding, training and

• Email Marketing Specialist, for a food service facilities company, Develop and execute targeted email campaigns, create engaging content, manage email blasts, and analyze metrics to optimize performance and drive conversions, full-time position, 75k+, Monsey

• Private Label Manager, for a food service facilities company, Develop and manage private label product lines, conducts market research, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and drives sales and profitability through strategic product management and supplier negotiations. Full-time position, 75k plus commission, Monsey

• Financial Analyst, female office, expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, reporting, and data visualization. Key requirements include 1+ year of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and financial analysis expertise, 70k - 80k plus a comprehensive benefits package, 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 Field Tech with 1+ year of IT experience and A+ certification. Responsibilities include on-site technical support, troubleshooting, and hardware maintenance. Must be able to travel to Brooklyn once a week. 50k - 60k, 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

• 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

• Payroll Coordinator for Homecare agency, ensure that all timekeeping data is accurate and complete, and that payroll is processed in compliance with agency policies and state regulations. Serve as a liaison between field staff and administrative departments to resolve discrepancies, request documentation, and ensure timely, accurate payroll execution. Full-time position, $30/hr., Monsey

• Software Implementation Specialist, female office, implement, support, and document enterprise software solutions. Have technical writing and documentation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication and interpersonal skills, responsibility, and integrity, with database knowledge, full-time position, $30/hr.+, Monsey

• ABA Authorization Secretary, female office, authorization or insurance experience required, to manage authorization requests, insurance verifications, and provider credentialing processes, ensure timely submission of required documentation and maintain compliance with insurance guidelines. 25+ hours weekly, $30/ hr.+, Monsey

• Customer Service Lead, deliver exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced environment. Strong

• Outside Salesman wanted for luxury design bedroom company to work with clients, provide expert advice, and sell custom wood panels, upholstered walls, beds, mirrors, and lighting. 2+ years sales experience in furniture or interior design. Strong design knowledge and communication skills, Competitive base salary plus commission, Monsey

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MIDWEEK/WEEKEND

VACATION GETAWAY!

Escape to a stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa in serene Mountaindale! Relax in the heated outdoor jacuzzi and enjoy peace and quiet, just minutes from shuls. Perfect for a rejuvenating retreat. Price: $239/night (Pics avail) Call/Text: 845327-7153

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

HAVERSTRAW RENTAL

Spacious immaculate house in Haverstraw with gorgeous views available for Shabbos Chanukah and select other weekends. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 jacuzzis, fireplace and more. 5 min walk to Shul. Call 917-231-5988

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

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

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

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

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

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

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

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

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

Beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath villa with private heated pool and spa available in North Miami, Price per night $339. (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.. ASK US ABOUT OUR WINTER SPECIAL Great Minds 845-520-3250.

VILLA IN CASA GRANDE ARIZONA

Gorgeous upgraded villa available. 2-7 bedrooms, 3 baths, kosher kitchen. Beautiful private backyard with heated pool and luxurious hot tub. Near Shul

& Grocery. Call/text 929-5920368 Arizonakoshervilla.net.

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

Vacation villa with a private heated pool and spa. Call/ Text: 917-382-4810, email: 1752nmb@gmail.com www. themangotreat.com

WEST PALM BEACH

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

HELP WANTED

BOOKKEEPER

Looking for a female bookkeeper with experience. Email resume’ to creisz@ egreenls.com

PART TIME NANNY

Looking for a nanny in the afternoons, please reach out to 845 293 2312 for details.

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

SALESMAN

Looking for a salesman with experience. Call/Text: (845) 587 5460 Email: creisz@ egreenls.com

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.

BCBA POSITION

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

WORK FROM HOME

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

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!

MONSEY CPA FIRM

Accounting Firm in the Monsey Area looking to hire a full time in office accounting position. Must have some prior experience in public accounting. email resume to team@oberlanderandco.com

LOCATION: MONSEY, NY 100K - 150K (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE) WORK HOURS: 36-40 HOUR WORKWEEKS

A boutique CPA firm is seeking a proactive Tax Senior to join their team, providing high-level service to business owners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and file tax returns (business and individual)

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE'S LIFE?

WE ARE HIRING!

Join our team as a Part-Time Mental Health Therapist in a hybrid role

Support individuals on their journey to mental wellness together with a team that values growth, collaboration, and care. Yiddish speaking a plus

Send your resume and specify position 1174 info@sigmawellnessny.com 845-280-9206

• Manage sales tax, review financials, and provide tax advice

• Coordinate with team members and clients

• Support business filings and tax authority communications

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-4 years of public accounting experience (tax preparation and advisory)

• Proficient in QuickBooks

• Strong communication and analytical skills

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Closed Chol Hamoed, paid time off, and holidays

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Growth potential in a fast-growing firm

IF YOU’RE A MOTIVATED AND CLIENT-FOCUSED TAX PROFESSIONAL LOOKING FOR A BALANCED WORK ENVIRONMENT, APPLY NOW!

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PAYROLL/HR SPECIALIST

Nursing home group in Monsey is hiring for a Payroll/HR Specialist. Applicant should be very driven. HR or payroll experience is a plus. Please send resume to jobs@ advancedhealthcs.com

SALES ASSOCIATE –SPRING VALLEY, NY

Heimisha Financial Services office seeks a full-time female Sales Associate to join our team. Responsibilities: scheduling, client relations, and general office support. Requirements: strong phone & writing skills, math ability, multitasking; sales experience preferred. If interested, please email your resume to: Molanservices@ gmail.com

SALES DIRECTOR

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Sales Director to lead and oversee our sales operations. The ideal candidate must have proven, hands-on experience directing and managing a high-performing sales team. Reach out to esti@ theprimestaffing.com

WE’RE HIRING!

Join our Administrative Team, Wesley Hills office, Intake & Care Coordination for therapy company. Send resume to: alex@ homesiderehab.com Contact: 845-502-6770

OPEN ROLES!

B&C Industries, a fastgrowing packaging distribution company in Lyndhurst, NJ, is expanding across multiple teamsSales, Customer Service and IT. We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth. Located just 45 minutes from Monsey, we’re eager to connect with motivated individuals. For more information, please email us at hr@bcpkg.com

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!

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

SKYSCRAPER INSURANCE IS HIRING!

We’re seeking an experienced Commercial Account Manager to join our team. Email your resume to HR@ skyscraperinsurance.com

ABA PARA

ABA Riders is looking for an ABA para to work 4-6pm daily in Pomona with a 4 year old. Contact Pessy 845-8282570/office@abariders.com

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

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

QC/ CLOSING DOC POSITION AVAILABLE!

FundRes Mortgage is looking for a QC/ Closing Doc preparer for our Clifton, NJ office. *Must have a minimum of 4 years of Mortgage Loan Processing experience. *Experience preparing closing docs not required. *This is a full time, in office position, with some flexibility. *The starting salary is $70,000 plus benefits. Resume and salary requirements can be sent to careers@FundRes.com

LOOKING FOR CASE COORDINATORS

Candidate should be multitasking, detail oriented, with great communication skills. Experience a plus. Reach out to hr@alleyvalley.com or call: 845-600-0801 ex. 410

ADMINISTRATIVE, PURCHASING ASSISTANT-FULL-TIME

Chesed 24/7 seeks a highly organized, woman, Administrative, Purchasing Assistant to manage daily office operations and company-wide procurement. Requires 3-5 years of office experience, excellent computer skills, and professional vendor communication. Must be reliable, organized, and available in person, MondayFriday. Send resume to CJKaplan@chesed247.org or call 845-354-3233 Ext 1120

SECRETARY

Looking for a full-time office secretary. Motivated, detail-oriented, and quicklearning individual. Must have QuickBooks and basic computer skills. Prior office experience preferred. Opportunity to grow into expanded administrative responsibilities. Email resume to jobs@upgradeny. com

F/T OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced healthcare professional seeking a thriving work environment? We have an exciting full-time opportunity for an individual with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers a chance to join a flourishing company and contribute to our continued success. If you have healthcare or homecare experience, send your resume to simy@ theprimestaffing.com with “Healthcare Experience” in the subject line.

ABA THERAPIST

Seeking passionate and devoted candidates to do ABA therapy with a 3-year-old/5-year-old boy in the afternoon/ evening hours. Training provided. $25 - $30/hourly. Please call 845.503.0426 or email rgottlieb@ hamaspikrockland.org

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OFFICE MANAGER

Looking for an experienced Office Manager with demonstrated management and leadership abilities, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to problemsolving. If you are a quick learner and natural leader this might be just for you! Management experience is a must, This role is a female position. If you possess these experiences send your resume to simy@ theprimestaffing.com with “Experienced Office Manager” in the subject line.

ATTENTION MEDICAL EXPERTS

Do you have medical experience? Have you worked in urgent care or primary care? We’re seeking qualified NPs, PAs and Medical Assistants who are eager to continue helping people while earning beautifully. If this fits your profile please send your resume to Bruchie@theprimestaffing. com and I’ll share details about these promising opportunities.

ABA THERAPIST

Seeking a passionate and devoted candidate to do ABA therapy with an 11-year-old girl located in Theills, NY in the afternoon/ evening hours. Training provided. $25 - $30/hourly. Please call 845.503.0426

or email rgottlieb@ hamaspikrockland.org

DAYHAB MANAGER

Hamaspik of Rockland is looking for a compassionate and motivated DayHab Manager to oversee a DayHab group serving female adults with developmental disabilities.Experience working with special needs is preferred. Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. To apply: Call 845.414.9372 or email dayhab@hamaspikrockland. org

FEMALE PROCESSOR

Looking for a full-time female processor for a life insurance company. Prior office experience required (Experience with life insurance a plus), located in the Monsey area. Email monseyjob26@gmail.com

P/T GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Looking for a part time graphic designer Must be available Tuesday till late afternoon-Evening, with room for growth Please call/ Text 201-731-6481

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS

Nursing Home group is looking to hire Assistant Administrators for facilities in NY and NJ! Great Opportunity! Please send your resume to Jobs@ advancedhealthcs.com

ADMIN ASSISTANCE

Seeking an experienced, proactive, organized school administrator secretary who confidently handles communication, tuition collection, and HR coordination. Takes ownership of tasks and stays consistently on top of every detail. Email: 10901secretary@gmail. com

COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR POSITION

We are seeking a Part-Time Compliance Coordinator to provide essential oversight, monitoring, and support for our male team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest and knowledge in mental health. This role offers significant potential for professional growth. Email your resume to: openposition5859@gmail. com

OPEN POSITION

Seeking an ABA Authorization & Credentialing Secretary to manage insurance authorizations and support provider enrollment.

Responsibilities include submitting/tracking initial ABA service authorizations and assisting with credentialing applications. Must have authorization or general insurance experience; part-time, 4-5 hours daily. Email your resume to: apply1554jobs@ gmail.com

SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST

Agency in Monsey 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 entrylevel positions- must have software experience or education. Full benefit package plus paid vacation and holidays. Lots of potential for growth. Email your resume to jobopening891@gmail.com

CARE MANAGER POSITION

Join our team as a Care Manager for NYS Children’s Health Home program! You’ll provide vital outreach, enroll-

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ment, and care coordination for children and families. We offer competitive benefits and extensive training to support your success Position requires a BA and prior office experience. Email your resume to: recruitmentdepartment845@ gmail.com

CHILDCARE

BABYSITTER

A Heimishe Women and an Experienced infant Nurse and Babysitter is available for bookings please call 845.637.6642 Ref Available upon request.

TODDLER GROUP

Bobby Gross is now accepting toddlers ages 15-22months in the Twin/Laura area. Monday-Friday. Warm atmosphere. Lots of years of experience. 845-659-5437

PLAYGROUP

Starting after Y”T. Care and warmth for your toddler. Breakfast & Lunch provided. Located in S. Monsey area. Call/Text Neshy Brull 845502-0058

PLAYGROUP

An amazing playgroup dedicated meticulous teacher, fun and stimulating curriculum has a few slots available (old Nyack/ s Madison). Transportation provided. Extended hours available. call 8456648678

KIDDIE GROUP

Experienced babysitter has slots available. *3x a week. Highview / West maple area. Slots are filling up fast 845376-6715

BABYSITTER WEINER DR.

Steady, drop ins, extended hours. Reasonable pricing. Call 845-274-2128

SERVICES

FRUM BABY NIGHT NURSE

Baby night nurse available. Many references. 914-4500538

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

PILATES SCULPT IN YOUR HOME

50-minute private sessions combining Pilates + Strength. First session discounted. Call, text, or WhatsApp 845-5707486.

MAKEUP BY BLIMY

10 Years of Beauty Expertise. Offering makeup application courses. Call/Text 347452-5084 Instagram @ makeupbyblimy

PROFESSIONAL COACH

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

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

EARPIERCING

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

FREE WEEKLY DRAWING

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

NEW WEBSITE?

Get your new beautiful website done hassle free!

Affordable pricing! Satisfaction guaranteed! Email: sales@ stratadigitalgroup.com

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

WHOLESALE FISH

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

UPTOWN BOTOX

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

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

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

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

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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 917514-9461

NICU approved clothing 4.5lb+ 845-4227896/347-382-0016

Nursing pumps 8454999871

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

Baby bassinets 917-618-0909

EZRAS RUSSI L’TINOK LAYETTE 845-4253266 or 845-362-2004

Baby Gear (929) 561-0723

Brissim

Bris Accessories 617-955-3630

Bris Outfit with poya and Tefillos 845352-5130

Bris Accessories 425 3873

Bris Accessories 425-6574

Bris Accessories 356-6215

Blue Light 845.425.1919

Poya and bris outfit w/ tefillos 845-4250672

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 718-3846214

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

Bris Supplies Gemach 845-600-4104 / Gemachbrisov@gmail.com

Simcha

Gowns 845-517- 8808

Mother & Sister Gowns 845-426-7496 Or 845-352-3031.

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 845445-8015

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

GEMACHIM

Gold Chargers 845-573-9772

shelves, stands, trays & centerpieces

845-425-1721

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 845425-0498

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 845425-0963

Mechteniste/Teenage Gown Gemach 845-662-4149

Invitation Addressing 845-275-3044

Portable & Plug in Food warmers 845371-1531

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/ 845499-3218

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: 845216-4885

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

Air Mattresses 9176537170

Air mattress gemach Text/WhatsApp 9087831676

Tablecloths 845-459-7396

Teen Hotline! 1-518-988-1364

Coat racks & Hangers 845-352-4640

New Tablecloth Gemach 845-459-7396

twin exchange- do u have twin clothing in perfect condition that you no longer use and want to pass it on to another set to enjoy? We match up families of twins who wish to contribute or enjoy this service. call 646-689-2129 or email twinexchange29@ gmail.com

Tablecloths on New Hempstead 845459-7396

Teen makeup for all occasions 845-4067288

Baby scale 845-540-1710

Moving blankets 314-606-5011

Egg Boxes for moving 845-642-9729

Menadvim Furniture Gemach 718-636-2384

Therapy toys 443-879-3169

Outfit and pillow 914-715-2672

Suitcases 845-371-9121

Minor Repairs txt 845-272-4840

Bike Racks 845-659-1863.

Opwdd Sd Advice Email Slfydhm@Gmail. com

Pack n play (playpens) 845-352-7170

GPS 425-3873

9pm ET ladies Teleconference for Geulah, (774) 323-4400, 10970#

Medical Supplies 845 579 2258

Ostomy supply gemach 845-324-1211

Teacher’s Bulletin 845-425-8046

Computer Advice (862) 248-1931

Loans 347-385-1408

Twin carriages 718-522-3891

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

Moving Help packing/unpacking 845281-5900

Wig Gemach 9174744305

Pack N Plays with sheets text 845-280-3470

Therapy toys 1-443-879-3169

Surgical socks 845-425-7330

Financial planning 7188536016

Digital Cameras 8264062

Israel Phone Gemach 845-445-7422

Single parent? Help with shopping etc. 516-203-2616

Hairstyling 845-570-7121

Washing Stations 845.428.9014

Yiddish & English Poems 845-587-3018

Shabbos lamps (914) 391-3787

Lev Simcha music groups/visits 8456082676

Sefer Torah 347-598-0357

Free-shalom bayis 845-213-0602

Mezuzos 845-540-1802

Boys Occasionwear 570-507-4492

Drop in babysitter - (845) 445-9391

laminators & paper cutters msg 845263-7115

Kendamil formula 914-523-0592

Vitamin Gemach 845-521-5241

Hachnosas Kallah loan gemach 347-4151525

Heimish Chicken soup 845-352-3959

SWIMMING

LESSONS/ LIFEGUARD COURSES

Male and female Yiddish-speaking instructors available. Accepting OPWDD Self-Direction 845-5781888

LEGAL DOC PREP

Attention Law Offices: I”Ll Take Care Of Preparing Deed Transfer Docs, Simple Amendendemnts & Closing Statements. Fast Turaround Time & Great Price! Email:Closingdocsprep@Gmail. Com For Info.

RENOVATIONS

Experienced Renovation Crew — Kitchens, Bathrooms, Unit Turns & More! Quality work at competitive prices. Call/Text/WhatsApp for a quote today: 317-762-5641

PLUMBING

Whether it’s plumbing maintenance, repairs, new construction, or leak detection, we’ve got you covered! Call: 845729-3768

TUTOR AVAILABLE

Prof tutor currently working at RCC is available for tutoring in: Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, & Essay writing/ research papers. All ages & grade levels welcomeHS, college, Energy Healers and adult learners. Please call/text 845-662-6844

BRANDING DESIGN

Branding - Packaging Design, Web Design & Development 929.430.4047

REFLEXOLGY

Yiddisha Mommys: Do you need a boost of energy, before or after kimpet, or any other time and issue, NOW offering REFLEXOLOGY sessions in the comfort of your home! Please call 845 304 8841

MESOS DODIM—SHIDDUCHIM WITH HEART AND DISCRETION

Specializing in shidduchim for people with medical challenges. Strictly confidential. When referring someone, please do so with sensitivity. Call/Text: 845-7293001 Email: msosdodim@gmail. com

Classifieds

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BUILD STRENGTH, GRACE & CONFIDENCE!

Enhance core strength, increase energy levels, and cultivate body awareness with Pilates. Join us to experience the transformative benefits of Pilates for a stronger, more balanced physique. New! Pilates meets weight training for a class that sculpts, energizes, and strengthens every muscle — perfect for all levels! Liebe Nissen 845274-1035

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER

Would you like to set up your home well? An organized home makes an organized mind and easy to find! Call 845-587-7908

STYLE.BYLEAH

For all your hair and wig needs. Call/Text 9735448226 Certified Hair+Blush Academy

MASSAGE SCHOOL

Become A Massage Therapist @ Jsg School Of Massage Therapy Northvale,Nj, Jsgmassage.Org. Call Dr Garofano @ 201-394-9200 For January Class

HIARCUTTING/ HAIRSTYLING

$10 haircuts. $20 styling. Leahle 845-422-2859

GARTLECH

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

ODDS & ENDS

GOITA SHADCHUNIS HOTLINE

Are you looking to place your cleaning lady or are you in need of one? Call the Goita Shadchunis Hotline free of charge 716-623-4762

SALES LADY AVAILABLE

Saleslady with many years of experience is available to work flexible days/hrs. Very friendly and dedicated. References available. 718288-9751

GOWNS

MATERNITY GOWN RENTAL

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

MECHUTANESTA GOWN

Beautiful Taupe Gown for sale. size 16. 845.502.6491

GOWN FOR SALE

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BLACK/WHITE GOWNS

Stunning Avigail Rumpler Black & White gowns for sale 845-263-7208

ITALIAN DESIGNER GOWNS FOR SALE Ivory Size 2-4 ~ Ivory Maternity Size 2-4 ~ Ivory Teen Size 0-2 ~ Ivory Kids Size 12 ~ Ivory/Blue Size 4-6~ Black Size 10 ~ Black Size 2 ~ Dark Green Size 0 ~ Green Size 2-4 ~ White/ Green Size 2-4 ~ Grey/ Silver Size 2-4. 845-5026491 (Text Preferred)

CHILDRENS GOWNS

Magnificent custom white kids gowns for sale/rent sizes 3-16, brand new condition. 347-409-8356

MECHATAINISTA DRESS

Off White Oscar Mechatainsta dress to sell. Call/Text 845-637-5215

LOST

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

FOUND

Black Carriage in Zirs taxi 11/4, 845-376-5338

Black ribbed kids hat front of Frankels shoes 845-200-1176

Monsey shoes bag with floafers in Orchard Street parking elevator 845-3527135

Toaster, 2 bottles wine, Sefer Pnei Menachem, black umbrellas, car remote with key attached 845-659-9482

2 OJC checks on Main St week of Nov 2, 845-558-8702

FREE GIVEAWAYS

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

Free Boxes For Moving 845642-9729

over 50 weekly gilyoinis 845263-2136

Little kids boot cast & breast milk storage bags (motif) 845-274-8883

Childrens wheelchair Brand new 347-461-6953

Boys Glaubers Suit (short rekel) sz 20 Long brand new condition 347-243-1143

Treadmill 845-608-9709

Regular bekesha sz 38 brand new condition 347-243-1143

5 almost brand new shoes size 40 Suzanne area 845304-7193

LATE ADS

SECRETARY F/T

Looking for a secretary to join our expanding office. Email resume hr@shinytriangle. com

FOR RENT - PARKVIEW, SPRING VALLEY

Spacious 2,200+ sq. ft. freshly painted & scraped, movein ready townhouse-style condo on two floors! Features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and numerous upgrades throughout. Prime location close to shopping, and conveniences. Only $3,200/ month. Call Leon Klein at 845-774-9052

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BEDROOM BSMT APT

Very spacious, 1500sqf newly redone two bedroom basement apartment available for rent in Nanuet. Great Location. For more information please call: 845-625-8531

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information, call or text 845587-0293.

PHOTOBOOKS

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MATH & COMPUTER TEACHERS

Heimishe Girls High School seeking experienced Computer & Math (Algebra / Geometry) teachers. Warm environment, timely pay. Please send resume to: hs5173438@gmail.com

MEDICAID DOULA

You might be eligible for free doula services through Medicaid. Servicing Good Samaritan hospital and the BSD center. Call/text Esther Klein (CD) 7326129068

NY AND NJ INJURY LAWYER

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תכרב בוט לזמ

טביג ןוא ווישטַא ןופ

טרפב ,תאש רתיב ןייגנָא רעטייוו .קרַאטש יוזַא ךיז טרעטיירברַאפ'מ ןעוו

רענייז ןעמונעגסיוא טָאה קרַאטש רָאג

טרָאוו ןייא ןיא טָאה רע ןעוו ,רעטרעוו

סיורַא טרַאטש סע סָאוו ןבעגעגפָּארַא

ןענעז סָאד זַא ;ווישטַא ןופ תויחמומ יד

ן'טימ ונימולש ישנא ,ןדיא עשימייה עלַא

ןעייטשראפ סָאוו ,ץראה ןעמערַאוו

רעביא ךיז ןביג ןוא ךיורבעג רעזנוא

.עדנדייל יד ןפלעהסיורַא וצ שפנו בלב טייטשרַאפ רעשימייה ַא זַא גידנגיילוצ

ןעמ טוט םעד טימ ןוא ,רעשימייה ַא

עשיטירק עטצינערגַאבמוא ןטלַאהקירוצ טייג'מ ןעוו טדנעוושרַאפ ןרעוו ןופ טייצ ,הביבס רעזנוא ןופ ןסיורדניא םיחמומ וצ ,םיכרצ ערעזנוא סיורַא טשינ ןבָאה סָאוו סָאוו הרות תעד םעד טשינ ןבָאה ןוא .ןוט טשינ רעדָא אי

,ןעמוקוצ וצרעד ןפרַאד עצנַאג ןוא ,רעקלעפרָאפּ ,םידיחי ;ןיירַא .טאטש ןיא ָאד ןופ סעילימַאפ

ע'בושח יד ןעזעגנָא ךיז טָאה ךילכעזטפיוה םיבושח םיניידו םינבר ןופ עיצַאגעלעד דעו" יד סלַא ןעייטש עכלעוו א"טילש

ןכַאמ עכלעוו ,"ווישטַא י"עש םינברה

דעצ לכ לע לַאטעד עדעי זַא ה"זעב רעכיז

תעד א טימ ךרודַא ךיז ןעמ טדער לעושו .ךרדה ךרוא לכל טיילגאב רעכלעוו הרות עטצעל יד ראפ ןָא ןיוש טייג "ווישטַא" רָאג זיא ןוא

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