Issue 267

FYI: CHICKENS

THE SHOWERING OF BRACHOS

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HOW TO HOLD A CHICKEN

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A TABLE OF TRADITION

(Re: Scrumptious Sides, Issue 266)

May I respectfully correct something your food editor wrote?

We also do not eat anything with nuts until after Musaf and Tefilas Geshem on Shemini Atzeres. However, almonds are not considered nuts, and I have successfully used them in kugels and cakes in place of nuts. Walnuts, cashews, filberts, Brazil nuts and pistachios all fall under the category of nuts. The jury is still out, and there is a running, so far unresolved, debate in our family whether peanuts are also considered nuts.

I also wanted to comment that while your recipes for side dishes are lovely, I am still not ready to give up traditional potato kugel. I did find a way to satisfy everyone’s craving for the corner piece, though! I recently served, at a sheva brachos, individual kugels baked in cupcakesize foil pans. Just make sure to spray them well with cooking spray so that they pop out easily.

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NOT FOR MOST OF TISHREI

(Re: Scrumptious Sides, Issue 266)

Shira Weiss

I wanted to make your readers aware that the dipping sauce recipe for the egg rolls includes vinegar, and I think most people don’t eat vinegar these days.

I remember that I made a recipe last year for knishes (Quick-Mix Dough, Issue 213) for Rosh Hashanah, and when we realized that it has

vinegar we weren’t able to use it until Sukkos.

So please make your readers aware that the recipe has vinegar.

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To use these recipes in the earlier days of Tishrei, any acidity — such as lemon or lime juice — can be used in place of the vinegar.

RE: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

(Inbox, Issue 266)

In the past issue a kind reader raised awareness that tzitzis should not be given to a non-Jewish cleaners to clean. While the reader might possibly have that minhag, and the Rema (21:3) brings that shita, the Shulchan Aruch Harav and the Mishnah Berurah both write that it’s not an issue.

Thanks for your beautiful publication.

COOKING IN ADVANCE

(Re: Scrumptions Sides, Issue 266)

V. Friedman

The gnocchi recipe you featured looks delicious! How much in advance can I make this dish? And does it freeze well? Thank you for your help.

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The gnocchi recipe freezes beautifully! It can be frozen way in advance and then defrosted by rewarming.

GIVING BACK

(Re: Setting the School Scene, Issue 264)

Thank you for your fine publication. It’s so informative, the serial is great, the recipes easy to follow, and the formatting is impressive.

In regard to your article about Bais Rochel of old Monsey, please be advised that the Baumrinds later moved to Lakewood, where they continued in their avodas hakodesh

After the petirah of Rabbi Baumrind, z”l, Mrs. Baumrind l’havdil bein chaim l’chaim) moved to Bnei Brak where two of her children live. Rabbi Baumrind’s kever is in the Monsey cemetery right near Rabbi Mordechai Schwab, zt”l. On the metzeivah it only states: ל"צז שריה יבצ ןרהא השמ 'ר

If anyone is at the beis hachaim, please say a kapitel of Tehillim at the kever, as his children don’t live here.

Again, many thanks for your fine publication.

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TREATING THOSE STUBBORN STAINS

(Re: Fitting the Clothes and Filling the Closets, Issue 263)

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THEIR TIME TO LEARN

I would appreciate it if someone would take the time to explain why girls in grades five through eight have so many days off. The only school day on schedule for my daughter between Yom Kippur and Sukkos is Wednesday — and only a half a day. Having off on Erev Sukkos makes sense, but I don’t understand why the off days before that are necessary. For Pesach, my daughter will be having off from Rosh Chodesh Nissan, giving her just eight days of school between Purim and Pesach.

I understand that high school girls should be home to help, since they will soon have their own homes and should be trained to run a home. However, the middle school girls truly belong in school learning about yom tov

Taking away the entire school day — especially the morning kodesh subjects — is too much. I would love for schools to implement the idea of half days of learning instead of the entire days off. This is the time for these girls to learn; it’s the foundation for when they get older. (I also find it hard to believe that girls are truly helping out at home from 9 a.m. until they go to sleep.)

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WEEK 2: ENTERING THE BEIS HAKNESSES

As we approach our beis haknesses, nearing the doors and the moment of entry into this makom tefillah, let’s hit “pause” and stop for a moment.

How does a person enter such a place? Let’s remember that we’re not dealing with a random room that conveniently works out as a predetermined meeting place. We’re talking about the home of Hakadosh Baruch Hu. How would you enter the CEO’s office? How would you walk into any important meeting?

The first halacha in this regard is one of self-inspection. Is your appearance up to par for an executive meeting? The Shulchan Aruch tells us that a person should ensure, “Shelo yehei alav v’lo al bigadav shum lichluch” — that there is nothing dirty either on himself or on his clothing. Make sure your hands are clean. Make sure your shirt doesn’t have a stain. Make sure your footwear isn’t covered in mud.

Now, there is an important point here. We are discussing the laws of beis haknesses — the physical room, not the laws of tefillah — actual prayer. It is within this body of halacha that we are given instruction regarding how to enter. In other words, the manner and mannerisms of proper respect hold true even if one has no intention of engaging in tefillah. Let’s say you keep your tefillin in shul and now need to retrieve them at 2 a.m. before catching a red-eye flight. You head on over to your shul. There’s no tefillah happening, and the place is completely deserted. Stop. You’re entering a special place. Make sure you look appropriate, and only then enter.

Truly, though, the pre-entry self-in-

spection goes much further.

Halacha tells us that as we enter our shuls, it’s not enough to focus on our physical state, ensuring we look properly presentable. Before stepping inside, we need to focus on the internal, entering with the proper frame of mind.

As described by the Mishnah Berurah:[1]

“Kodem boi’oy libeis haknesses… v’yargish v’yirsa atzmo b’hichnaso l’beis haknesses meirov pachdo v’yamtin v’yish’heh me’at v’yomer ‘v’ani b’rov chasdecha avo veisecha eshtachaveh el heichel kodshecha b’yirasecha’ v’achar kach yikanos.”

Loosely translated: Before entering, stop for a moment. Try to feel the intense reverence, the awe, of coming into such a place. Focus on this feeling, and say the words “Va’ani b’rov chasdecha avo veisecha, eshtachaveh el heichal kodshecha b’yirasecha” – By virtue of Your kindness, I am stepping into Your house. I am coming to Your dedicated place of kedusha to serve you with trepidation. Only then shall you enter.[2]

Let’s have a look at what we are saying. There are two components here. One is that of “eshtachaveh … b’yirasecha.” I am here to serve You with awe. Not with a casualness, but with the seriousness and gravity brought about by awareness of where I am and what I’m doing. This element will necessarily cause me to act differently when in the confines of this unique place, limiting my speech to that of proper value, restricting mundane activities such as eating and sleeping, and affecting the very way I carry myself.

But there is yet another component, and it comes before the element of yirah, awe. “Va’ani b’rov chasdecha avo veisecha.” I look to Hakadosh Baruch Hu and say, “I’m coming into Your home, and I’m truly aware that it is only in Your great kindness that You are letting me in.” Hashem very much wants us to be here, but at the end of the day, it’s a tremendous gift He’s granting us. Think of parents offering their children an invitation to come for Pesach. Yes, every parent wants their child home and cherishes the time spent together. Yet, it would take a completely unappreciative and rather clueless child to simply barge into his parents’ home without a thought, as if all is owed to him. At the very least, basic decency would require that a child act in a way his parents will appreciate, avoiding trampling on the way they run their household.

Hakadosh Baruch Hu loves us tremendously, and wants nothing more than for us to draw close to Him. Yet it would be foolish to simply take that for granted and not stop to realize what He is gifting us: a chance to walk into His home, day

IN SUMMATION:

after day. Certainly, it would at least obligate us to act appropriately while in His home.

Of these two components, our thought process tends to gravitate toward the yirah element. We generally focus on and seek to improve in this regard. Our commitments often involve refraining from speech during tefillah, avoiding dealing in business matters in shul and the like. Focusing on the gratitude, the “I’m so glad to be here. Thank You for the opportunity!” aspect? Not so much. And indeed, this is quite understandable. After all, it’s hard not to take something for granted when you’ve had it your entire life.

Now, after dealing with months of our shuls being shuttered, I do believe we’ve gained a level of appreciation in this regard. We had our minyanim — in yards, driveways, porches or other. We had our minyanim, but no beis haknesses. As much as we wanted to return, Hakadosh Baruch Hu was telling us no. It’s not something automatic. And now that He’s reopened the doors to let us in, we realize the favor we had been receiving all along.

Many people have been looking to accept upon themselves something tangible, a concrete improvement in their lifestyle, as a way to show Hakadosh Baruch Hu that we are taking the messages of the last few months seriously. We understand that He wants us to improve, and would like to take a positive step forward to answer the call. Perhaps this would be something small yet significant, easy enough to be practically doable yet meaningful enough to effect real change. Before walking into shul, stop. It takes only a few seconds. Stop and say the words, “Va’ani b’rov chasdecha avo veisecha, eshtachaveh el heichal kodshecha b’yirasecha.” Stop and think how fortunate you are that He is opening the doors and inviting you in. Think back to the emotion you felt the first time you walked through the doors of your reopened shul

Then, with a feeling of gratitude, step into His home, ready for a meaningful conversation with Him.

Rabbi Elias is a maggid shiur at the Yeshiva Gedola of Hampstead in Montreal, Canada. Rabbi Elias’ daily halacha/parsha shiur, given at the Agudah of Montreal, is available at www.TorahDownloads.com. For questions or comments, you can write to collectedaudio@gmail.com.

[1] הבושת ירעשהמ אבומ 'ומ ןמיסל המדקה

[2] As the poskim place this halacha in siman 46, with Birchas Hashachar, as opposed to in siman 151 when discussing the laws of beis haknesses, it seems evident that these words need only be said upon entry for Tefillas Shacharis, but not upon subsequent entries throughout the day.

1. Before entering a beis haknesses — be it at the time of tefillah or at another time — one should take care to make certain that both his person and clothing are free of dirt, stains or anything unbefitting.

2. As you arrive each morning for Shacharis, stop before you enter and reflect on the awesomeness of the place you are about to enter. Say the words, “ Va’ani b’rov chasdecha avo veisecha, eshtachaveh el heichal kodshecha b’yirasecha,” with gratitude, in appreciation that we are being invited to return.

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With COVID-19 Rates Rising, Officials Focus on Yom Tov Safety

With Ramapo’s coronavirus infections continuing to rise alarmingly, state and local officials are working with community leaders to prevent a widespread resurgence of the virus, which could have potentially disastrous results.

The Journal News reported that infection rates in Rockland were at 3.5%, more than triple average statewide levels. As of last Friday, 56 new cases had been reported in just two days, and of the country’s 351 cases, 206 came from residents in the 10952 and 10977 zip codes. In a statement released by Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht, he said that the town was working closely with community leaders, providing them with regular updates and reinstituting a COVID-19 hotline in English and Yiddish. Specht emphasized the importance of ensuring that health and safety guidelines are being followed, particularly in local shuls, and noted that letters are being circulated by local doctors emphasizing the need for social distancing and masks, which are being distributed at several local supermarkets.

A four-page document issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker addressed similar issues in light of the ongoing yomim tovim, reminding members of New York’s Jewish community that:

• Occupancy in shuls should be limited to either 33% of capacity or the amount of people who can fit in the room while allowing for safe social distancing, whichever number is smaller.

The recommended six-foot social distancing guidelines are extended to twelve feet in all instances where there will

be any singing or chanting, both in shuls and in congregational sukkahs

• Face masks should be worn in shul and in congregational sukkahs when people are standing, singing or chanting.

• Any food served at congregational events should be individually wrapped.

Staggered minyanim are recommended to reduce the number of people present at any one time, and the guidelines also called for people to avoid hand-shaking, limit yom tov meals to family members, wash their hands frequently, and to clean and disinfect frequently used and high-contact areas often.

With Simchas Torah posing even greater risks because of the large number of people gathering for extended periods of time, the state called on residents to avoid hand-holding, dancing in large groups and without social distancing, and distributing unwrapped treats to children.

Border Standoff Ends with Disappointed Uman-Hopefuls Heading Home Hours Before Rosh Hashana

After days of camping out on a roadway at the Ukrainian border, more than 2,000 people who had hoped to be in Uman for Rosh Hashanah instead found themselves spending the final day of 5780 making other arrangements for yom tov

While Ukraine closed its borders several weeks ago to travelers in an effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus, Belarus was still allowing foreigners to enter, and thousands took advantage of what they hoped was a back door to Uman. But Ukrainian officials refused to let them in, sparking a days-long standoff that had the Ukrainian and Belarusian governments sniping at each other.

According to YNet News, the standoff began last Monday night at the Novi Yarylovychi border crossing between Belarus and northern Ukraine, blocking all traffic through the area. One traveler, who identified himself only as Benjamin, said that he spent the night sleeping on the bus, while others slept on the roadway and gathered twigs and sticks to build fires for warmth.

More than 100 police officers and members of the National Guard were on site by Tuesday afternoon, setting up tents and bringing food and water to the men and boys stuck in the neutral zone between the two countries as negotiations to allow them to continue traveling to Uman, approximately 266 miles to the south continued.

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Ukraine accused Belarus of misleading travelers, according to Haaretz, giving them hope that they would be allowed to cross the border shared by the two countries. Belarusian officials fired back, charging Ukraine with inhumane treatment of the Uman-hopefuls, whom they offered to drive to Uman for Rosh Hashanah and back into Belarus.

As the days went by, those who were stranded at the border did whatever they could to convince guards to let them into Ukraine. While some tried explaining the importance of making the annual pilgrimage to Rebbi Nachman’s tzion, others put on traditional Ukranian attire and sang the national anthem in an effort to prove their sincerity and allegiance to the country. But by Friday afternoon, the border standoff had resolved mostly on its own, with nearly all of those who had been stranded there leaving on their own accord and returning to Belarus, reported The New York Times.

“It was very hard,” admitted Rabbi Avraham Klatzky. “We hoped until the very last second they would open the border.”

COVID-19 precautions were in effect in Uman for the approximately 3,000 people who had arrived before the borders closed several weeks ago. Of the 460 travelers, 10 tested positive for the coronavirus, and pictures taken at Rabbi Nachman’s tzion show masked visitors and floors marked with social distancing circles and directional arrows to keep people apart.

This year of all years, coming to Uman was a higher priority than ever, said Yechiel Stern of Israel, one of those who managed to get into the Ukraine.

“We pray not just for ourselves,” said Stern. “We connect the whole world. This year with the pandemic it’s particularly important, and this is why we didn’t give up.”

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CHAPTER SEVENTY-THREE

Recap: Gustav writes a long letter to Elisheva and her father, explaining all that he did and begging them to try to understand why he did it.

Elisheva had deliberated what to write on the nameplate — on the new door that had appeared just a few feet away from their front door — and in the end, her excitement over the name “Ludmir” had tipped the scale.

The children loved dropping in on their grandfather “for just a few minutes.” They enjoyed walking out the front door and going down the hall to knock at the door with the pretty carved wooden nameplate, even though they could have easily knocked at the inner door that connected them to Zeidy’s new apartment unit. Yisroel Benzion had finally bid farewell to the senior citizens’ home and had moved in with his family permanently.

* * * * *

Yisroel returned from Mincha together with his grandson Meir, and found his daughter standing at the door, scraping at the remnants of the glue from the nameplate. “Is everything all right?” he asked.

She turned. “Everything is fine, baruch Hashem. Just…”

“Are you expecting guests?” He looked at her, and when she blushed, he smiled and opened the door. Meir walked inside with him, and helped his grandfather hang his jacket on the hook. Elisheva turned around and walked back into her own home.

A few minutes later, she appeared in the room again, through the other door. “I

brought you a cup of tea and your pill that you take before eating.”

“Tell me, Elisheva. Is Gustav coming to Eretz Yisroel?” he asked directly.

She blushed again. “Yes. You know me well, Tatty.”

“When?”

“He called today to let me know that he’s landed.” She paused. “And he’s staying with a nephew in Bnei Brak, the only chareidi in his family. They don’t know anything about… his part in this, as you requested of him.”

“They don’t know? Good.”

“And I must tell you that Gustav himself was very happy with your request not to tell the extended Ludmir family that it was an intentional mistake. He wrote to us that you are such a wonderful, noble person, and I agree with every word.” Only a month had passed since they had received the fax from Australia, and they were all still gripped by the lack of clarity. Her father hardly spoke about the subject, but did make the effort to ask that if they would be updating the Ludmir family about the new information, they should present it as a regretful error that had been a result of those tumultuous times.

Now, Gustav had informed them that he was in Eretz Yisroel and that the Ludmirs were very excited by the news and could not wait to meet their new cousin.

But before that, he wanted to meet his young friend, Edo.

“I wonder if he’s embarrassed,” she mur-

mured. “For me, it’s so exciting… Are you excited, Tatty?”

He nodded. “You can imagine,” he said, after a moment.

“Suddenly you have a name and a family and a background, and so do I.” She sat down on the armchair. “We’ll finally be able to know who your parents are, from which families, and what happened to them… The Ludmirs probably know lots of details. But I don’t think it will be good for you to meet the whole family at once. It will be too much for you.” She glanced at her father, who was folding his blanket with slow, deliberate motions.

“First you should meet your Gustav,” she said. “You need to decide together, in detail, what we’re saying about this... mistake. Because without the real story, it comes out a bit muddled, and I hope the Ludmirs don’t think that we are swindlers trying to take over Joe’s fortune with made-up stories about the past.”

“B’ezras Hashem it will be fine, Elisheva,” her father said gently. “The Eibeshter has never left me, and He won’t do so now either. Especially when all I want is to do a chesed for another Yid.”

“Mommy!” Meir’s voice cut her off from inside the house. “Someone’s at the door! He needs either my mother or my father to sign something!”

“I’m coming!” She scurried off toward the front door. A stranger — likely a courier — was standing there. “Is this the Potolsky, Bentzion or Ludmir family?” he asked impatiently. “There are three names on this package, and two doors with names on them… Who’s all mixed up here, the sender or you?!”

A package?

Only then did Elisheva notice the tall, slim package leaning on the wall, wrapped in brown paper. She wasn’t sure how, but it was clear to her that she knew who the sender was — and more than that, she was almost one hundred percent sure that she knew what was in the package.

And she was right.

After the courier left, she and Meir carefully carried the package into the house and tore off the paper. Soon enough, everyone who was home was standing in front of their familiar old cuckoo clock.

Its hands moved slowly and steadily, as if they had never stopped. The little door was closed, but according to the clock, it should open any minute. “And if not, I can always help it with my ball,” Meir

“Is this the Potolsky, Bentzion or Ludmir family? There are three names on this package.”

offered generously.

“No way!” his mother scolded.

Yisroel gazed at the tall, elegant clock. “What’s in the envelope, Elisheva?” he asked.

“A letter, I guess,” she said, noticing the bright yellow envelope for the first time. “What could it be?” She peeled the envelope off the brown paper that lay crumpled on the couch and handed it to her father. As he opened it, the door to the clock popped open, and the cuckoo bird emerged.

“Cuckoo! Cuckoo!” it announced. “Cuckoo-cuckoo-cuckoo-cuckoo-cuckoo!” And for some reason, the sound brought tears to Elisheva’s eyes.

“Is it from him?” she asked, staring at the now-shut door.

“Probably,” he affirmed, glancing at the page.

“Probably?”

“There’s no signature on this letter. It’s just a photocopied picture of birds. Looks like it could be from an encyclopedia.”

“But there’s something written on the back!” Esti exclaimed, and drew closer to the paper.

Her grandfather flipped over the page: “I’ll come on Sunday, if you agree,” he read out loud, hoarsely.

Elisheva looked at him. “And

what does the first side say?” she asked quietly.

He handed her the page silently. A large picture of a bird, in black and white, gazed back at her from the top of the page.

Underneath the picture, the following was written: It is known that the cuckoo bird does not build itself a nest. Rather, it chases other birds away from their nests and then lays its egg there, so that the other birds can brood over it.

Sometimes, the cuckoo mother will even push away an egg from the nest to make room for its own egg. When the time comes, the cuckoo chick hatches in the nest where its mother placed it, and then throws down all the native chicks from their nest, so that it can get all the attention of its “adoptive parents.” Bird researchers who have studied this behavior…”

And here, the text was cut off. *

“I don’t know what the bird researchers found,” Edo-Yisroel-Yosef Ludmir said quietly, his eyes fixed on the large clock in his daughter’s dining room. “But it is clear to me what they did not discover — a cuckoo bird that came to ask forgiveness from the birds that it had chased away.”

“And it is clear to me that if that cuckoo bird would have done it,” Gustav’s voice trembled a bit, “they would not have forgiven it so easily.”

“It’s not easy.” Elisheva’s father did not look at him. “But it’s possible. It’s possible.”

The older man was silent, his fingers hugging the cup of hot water Elisheva had served him, as per his request. Aside from that, he did not touch any of the delectable refreshments that they had prepared for the historic visit. None of the children were home; they had all been invited for supper to Tzippy to clear the house out for Zeidy’s important guest.

“I feel…” Gustav’s wrinkled fingers were white as he pressed them to the glass. “I just have no words. I don’t understand how I even dare

to sit here, across from you, and to look at the family you have raised all these years without knowing anything.” He paused. “I’ll check how much I still owe you. Financially, I mean. I have tried to help your daughter, and I hope I was able to compensate you a bit as well, by making it possible for you to come live here so you can enjoy the nachas.”

Elisheva’s father had much less of a way with words, which is why he seemed to have trouble finding the right response. “Yes,” he said finally. “I’m really happy to see nachas Baruch Hashem.”

No one in the room made any comparisons out loud, although they each did so mentally.

Then they spoke a bit about Australia and the economy there, the weather, health insurance for the golden years, and the difficulty of air travel at this age. Eliyahu moderated the conversation, asking the questions and getting answers out of his father-in-law. It took some time, but eventually, they chatted smoothly, and the atmosphere was undoubtedly convivial.

“I wanted to tell him something,” Elisheva’s father said quietly. “But I didn’t, because it would have offended him.” He took a deep breath. “When I try to think what would have happened if he would have told me the truth, and I would have gone to Magdiel instead of him, and lived at the uncles instead of him, and grown up there instead of him…” He stopped again. “No. No, I would not have wanted that,” he concluded with finality.

His daughter gaped at him. “Of course,” she said, after a moment. “Growing up there, in the Sharon, without Rav Kahaneman, without Batei Avot, without the yeshivah in Bnei Brak and the yeshivah in Yerushalayim… So, Tatty… Are you saying that you’re actually happy about the switcharound?”

Elisheva looked at her father’s pure, expressionless face, and thought that there was no one in the world who could suspect him of being a swindler.

They stood up to part, but for some reason, had trouble doing so.

“Keep in touch,” Edo said.

“We’ll be happy to,” Eliyahu added warmly.

“Yes, yes, I hope so,” Gustav murmured. “And meet your relatives, Edo. They are waiting anxiously.”

None of them spoke about the story that they would or would not tell the Ludmirs. Suddenly, it didn’t really matter to anyone. Elisheva looked at her father’s pure, expressionless face, and thought that there was no one in the world who could suspect him of being a swindler. And if there was — then let that person get tangled up in his own thoughts. It was not her job to come up with explanations and excuses.

Finally, Gustav left.

“It doesn’t sound right like that.” He looked pensively out the window. “But I’m happy that I came, in my way, to different places than he did. How did Yosef Hatzaddik put it? Elokim chashavah l’tovah — Hashem thought it for the good… I got to different places.”

“Totally different,” Elisheva said. Gustav’s face flashed in her mind. Yes, he was the man who had taken so much from her father. But without knowing it, he had also given him so much more.

“But I’m happy now to know who we are,” she added, in a whisper.

“So am I.” He smiled and reached out, as if to pinch her cheek. “And it’s not a contradiction. Maybe when you get older you’ll understand.”

Was it only her imagination that the cuckoo bird that popped out but mere seconds later was chuckling with laughter along with Elisheva?

THE END

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Passes Away

THE PULSE: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away in Washington, D.C., at the age of 87. Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman to serve on the Supreme Court and was considered a strong advocate for women’s issues. She was a leader of the liberal wing of the court. Her death and the ensuing supreme vacancy is creating a tempest in this hyperpartisan election season.

JEWISH ISSUES: Ginsburg was born in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. She attended James Madison High School, which is also the alma mater of Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Bernie Sanders, and former Republican Senator and current Republican Jewish Coali-

tion Chairman Norm Coleman. While sitting on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, Ginsburg issued two decisions of direct importance to the Jewish community. In Goldman v. Weinberger, Ginsburg authored the dissenting opinion. She argued in favor of Jewish Air Force Officer Simcha Goldman’s right to wear a yarmulke while on duty. Ginsburg argued that the Air Force commander’s attempt to ban Goldman from wearing his yarmulke was a “callous indifference to Goldman’s religious faith,” which “runs counter to the best of our traditions.” In United States v. Pollard, Ginsburg and conservative Reagan appointee Laurence Silberman affirmed the life sentence accorded to Pollard and upheld a lower court’s decision to deny Jonathan Pollard the right to withdraw his guilty plea. Ginsburg was not religious, but she had a mezuzah affixed to her chambers at the Supreme Court. In 2003 the Supreme Court delayed its opening arguments out of deference to Ginsburg and

Justice Stephen Breyer so that both could attend Yom Kippur services.

JUDICIAL POSITIONS: Ginsburg’s most notable opinion was in the 1996 case of United States v. Virginia. She authored the majority opinion in the 7-1 decision, striking down state funding for a male-only college on the basis that its admission process violated the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. Ginsburg believed in a living constitution. She wrote that “U.S. jurists honor the Framers’ intent ‘to create a more perfect Union,’ if they read the Constitution as belonging to a global 21st century, not as fixed forever by 18th century understandings.” She took liberal positions on social issues and women’s rights, and liberal activists lauded many of her decisions. However, Justice Ginsburg was also a close personal friend of the conservative icon, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. The two families would hold annual get-togethers. Justice Scalia once said that Ginsburg “will take a lawyer who is making a ridiculous argument and just shake him like a dog with a bone.” In a touching tribute to Justice Ginsburg, Eugene Scalia, the son of the late Antonin Scalia, wrote, “What we can learn from the justices, though — beyond how to be a friend — is how to welcome debate and differences. The two justices had central roles in addressing some of the most divisive issues of the day, including who would be president. Not for a moment did one think the other should be condemned or ostracized. More than that, they believed that what they were doing — arriving at their own opinions thoughtfully and advancing them vigorously — was essential to the national good. With less debate, their friendship would have been diminished, and so, they believed, would our democracy.”

POLITICAL STORM: President Trump announced that he intends to nominate a candidate to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by Ginsburg’s death. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel said that he would bring the

nominee to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. Democrats responded with outrage.

In 2016, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away. President Obama appointed Merrick Garland to fill the vacancy. Garland was considered a highly qualified candidate and would have won Senate confirmation if his nomination would have been brought to a floor vote. However, McConnell refused to allow the vote to go ahead, ostensibly due to the fact that it was an election year and that voters should have a say as to who gets appointed to the court. McConnell said, “Given that we are in the midst of the presidential election process, we believe that the American people should seize the opportunity to weigh in on whom they trust to nominate the next person for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court.” McConnell attempted to explain his change of logic on the grounds that Republicans now control the presidency and the upper chamber. However, two Republican senators, Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME), announced their opposition to filling this vacancy before the upcoming election. Republicans hold 53 seats in the Senate. McConnell’s plans will be stymied if four members defect and refuse to vote on a potential nominee. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) are considered potential defectors. Democrats threatened that should Republicans push through a nominee before the election it will be no holds barred after the election should they prove to be victorious. Some options being floated are placing an eighteen-year limit on Supreme Court terms, adding two new justices to the Supreme Court, granting statehood to D.C. and Puerto Rico, and possibly doing away with the Senate filibuster. Many Democrats argue that the Electoral College, the equal representation of the Senate, and the Supreme Court’s composition give power to the minority at the majority’s expense. Republicans won two recent presidential elections with a minority of the popular vote. The Senate’s control is in the hands of a minority of the country as each state has an equal amount of representation, and nominees to the Su-

preme Court are appointed and confirmed by the decisions of those two bodies. Adding D.C. and Puerto Rico as states would add four new seats to the Senate from areas that tend to vote Democratic. This would result in increased Democratic representation in the Senate. Joe Biden appealed directly to Republican senators to wait on the vote until after the election. He implored them to “Let the people speak,” and to “Cool the flames that have engulfed our country.”

THE IMPACT: The political impact is enormous. Republicans will attempt to rally their base with the nomination of a new conservative justice. The fight for the Supreme Court helped energize the Republican base in 2016. Democrats will respond in kind. Democrats will also seek to portray this as a fight over Obamacare. Currently, the administration is seeking to have the Supreme Court overturn the Affordable Care Act. Conservative justices are more likely to side with the administration’s arguments. Democrats believe that they have the upper hand on health care issues and will use this Supreme Court battle as a lightning rod for making health care front and center in the election debate. Republicans are also cognizant that Democrats achieved impressive midterm turnout and gains in the aftermath of the last Supreme Court battle over the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. In a sign of the brewing political storm, the DNC raised $100 million in small donations in the 28 hours after Ginsburg’s death.

Problem Solvers Caucus Unveils “Search for Common Ground” Proposal

THE PULSE: Democratic and Republican leadership are locked in a stalemate over additional funding for assistance to Americans due to the coronavirus pandemic. Republican senators voted in favor of a $500 billion “skinny” stimulus bill, which did not include direct assistance for individuals and families. Democrats in the House refuse to budge on their demands for a much larger bill of $2.2 trillion in aid. President Trump attempted to pressure Republicans to go higher than $500 billion and to include direct payments to individuals and families. To bridge the divide, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus unveiled its “Search for Common Ground” proposal, which is in the range of $1.5 trillion. Funding would increase or decrease based on future needs and COVID-19 infection rates.

THE IMPACT: Democratic leaders in the House shot down the proposal, but White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows expressed openness to the idea. Some are hopeful that even if the proposal is ultimately rejected, it will create ample pressure on party leadership to get to a compromise bill. The Problem Solvers Caucus is chaired by Tom Reed (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ). It consists of 50 members, half of which are Republican and half are Democrat. The caucus is committed to working together in a bipartisan fashion to benefit the country.

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CinnamonMaple Napoleons

A chilly night in the sukkah calls for napoleons with a hot cup of tea. It’s practically tradition! This take on the classic dessert brings fall flavors and a fresh, new deliciousness. Puff pastry is best baked the day it will be served, and stored at room temperature.

INGREDIENTS

3-inch puff pastry squares

Oil spray Prima Cinnamon sugar (or cinnamon and sugar)

1 (16 oz.) carton whip topping, cold ½ carton vanilla pudding

GLAZE

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

¼ cup maple syrup

½ tsp. vanilla sugar

¼ tsp. cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°.

2. Thaw the puff pastry squares.

3. Spray a pan with oil, and arrange the puff-pastry squares on it; then sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar.

4. Bake for 20 minutes.

5. Whip the topping with the vanilla pudding until stiff peaks form.

6. Mix together all the glaze ingredients until a smooth mixture forms.

7. Create stacks with two or three layers of puff pastry and cream, starting and ending with puff pastry. Top with glaze. Alternatively, you can assemble these as you would regular napoleons, making a “sandwich” of puff pastry squares, filling it with cream, and topping it with glaze.

Deconstructed Strawberry Crumble

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INGREDIENTS

4 McIntosh apples

1 (16-oz.) bag frozen strawberries

¼ cup water

2 T. sugar

2 T. strawberry jam

CRUMB TOPPING

½ cup flour

¼ cup sugar

4 T. margarine

Vanilla ice cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel and core the apples.

2. In a saucepan, mix together the apples, strawberries, water and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Lower the heat and cook at a gentle simmer for half an hour, with the lid slightly tilted.

4. Add the jam and blend just enough to incorporate it, leaving small chunks of fruit.

5. To make the crumbs, preheat the oven to 350°. Mix together all the crumb ingredients, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Don’t overbake! Break apart when warm.

6. To serve, place some fruit in a glass. Top with a scoop of ice cream and sprinkle of crumbs.

Chocolate Tart With Candied Pears

Make a statement that’s elegant, memorable and decadent. This tart uses a no-fuss dough that you just throw together and press into tart pans. It is quite delicate, so handle only once it’s fully cooled. Yield: 8 mini tarts

CRUST

1 stick margarine, softened

1 cup plus 1 T. flour

⅓ cup brown sugar

2 T. cocoa

¼ tsp. salt

CHOCOLATE FILLING

¾ cup whip topping (unwhipped)

5 oz. good-quality dark chocolate, chopped

1 T. sugar

⅛ tsp. salt

½ T. bourbon

1 egg, at room temperature

WHIPPED TOPPING

1 (16 oz.) carton whip topping

½ carton vanilla pudding

CANDIED PEARS

2 pears

2 cups water

2 cups sugar

Food coloring of choice

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Mix together all the crust ingredients to form a smooth dough.

3. Press into mini tart pans and bake for twenty minutes. Then allow to cool.

CHOCOLATE FILLING

1. Heat the whip in a pot until it simmers slightly at the edges. Remove from heat.

2. Add the chocolate and mix until smooth.

3. Add sugar and salt, and stir to combine.

4. Add the bourbon and egg. Mix.

5. Pour the filling into cooled tart shells. Bake for 20 minutes.

WHIP

1. Whip together the whip topping and vanilla pudding until the mixture is stiff.

2. When the tarts have cooled, top them with whip.

CANDIED PEARS

1. Cut the pears into ¼-inch slices.

2. Bring the water and sugar to a boil.

3. Add a few drops of food coloring. (You can add additional drops of food coloring to subsequent batches to create an ombre effect.)

4. Add the pear slices and simmer for five minutes.

5. Remove the pears from the pot and arrange them so they don’t touch one another on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Bake at 275° for one hour, then raise the temperature to 350° for ten minutes. If the pears still seem too moist, leave them in the oven for a couple more minutes, being very careful that they don’t burn.

7. When making in advance, store the candied pears in an airtight container. They will keep for at least a month. When serving the tarts, stand a toothpick behind each pear for support.

Yield: 2 Logs

INGREDIENTS:

1 tub Mehadrin Ice Cream 2 packages Mehadrin Mini Sandwich Ice Cream

TOPPINGS:

1 cup cookie crumbs

1/4 cup nut crunch

1 package mini Oreo cookies

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Slice the Mehadrin ice cream tub (with the carton) down the center.

Cut each of the halves again to create four quarters. Place the ice cream sections in the freezer.

Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper and lay down six sandwich ice creams in a row.

Lay two ice cream quarters down on the row of sandwich ice creams to create one log. Pull the carton off the ice cream.

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Arrange six additional sandwich ice creams standing vertically against the ice cream log.

Cut off the parts of the sandwich ice cream that stick out so that it becomes equal in width.

Coat the ice cream with cookie crumbs, sprinkle the nut crunch on top and garnish with mini Oreo cookies.

Repeat steps 3-6 for the second log.

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More than 3,300 years ago, at the Chanukas HaMishkan, Aharon Hakohen lifted his hands and uttered the eternal words, “Yevarechecha Hashem v’yishmerecha… v’yasem lecha shalom .”

When the Beis Hamikdash stood in its full glory, part of the avodah of the Kohanim was saying these timeless words before throngs of Yidden waiting to be blessed. After the morning korbanos, the Kohanim would ascend a duchan — a platform; hence the Yiddish term for Birchas Kohanim: duchening.

And, to this very day, the Kohanim continue to shower Klal Yisroel with blessings, using this power inherited from Aharon Hakohen.

WHEN?

The brachos of the Kohanim must be transmitted joyously. In chutz la’aretz, we receive the brachos at peak times of simchah — on yom tov. This includes Yom Kippur, when we are granted this privilege. On this holiest of days, our hearts should overflow with joy at the opportunity for a complete kapparah. Sefardim throughout the world, along with Ashkenazim throughout Eretz Yisroel, are fortunate to receive these blessings daily. Every morning during Shacharis and every time Tefillas Mussaf is recited, the Kohanim approach the front of the shul, turn to face the mispallelim and utter the holy words.

In other places in Eretz Yisroel, such as much of Tzfas, Birchas Kohanim is generally recited each Shabbos, but not daily.

Tzaddikim tell us that as the heart of the world, Eretz Yisroel serves as the conduit for all bracha. The blessings shared by the Kohanim every day flow throughout the entire world,

showering bracha on Yidden, wherever they may be.

In truth, as one of the 613 mitzvos, one would think that Birchas Kohanim should be done every day, everywhere. Alas, it seems that aside from the technical reasons that affect Ashkenazim in chutz la’aretz duchening only on yom tov, there seem to be mysterious obstacles, too.

The blessings shared by the Kohanim every day flow throughout the entire world, showering bracha on Yidden, wherever they may be.

The Vilna Gaon had a great desire for the Kohanim to confer their brachos daily in his hometown. One day it was announced that the following morning, the Kohanim would duchen. That very afternoon, though, the Gaon was arrested by government authorities. It seems that in Shamayim, he was prevented from enacting his holy desire.

Later, his talmid Rav Chaim of Volozhin also wished to institute Birchas Kohanim as a daily treasure and issued instructions for the bracha to be recited the next day. A fire broke out in the middle of that night, burning down the shul — and so that was also prevented.

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT BIRCHAS KOHANIM?

The letters of Aharon Hakohen’s name (ןרהא) can be reshuffled to create the word “nirah” (הארנ), meaning “to be seen.” This embodies the power of Birchas Kohanim: The positive results are visible for all to see.

The Shechinah is present in shul when the brachos are given. That is why it is customary for everyone in shul

to stand during these uplifting moments, and for the crowd to cover their faces rather than observe the Kohanim.

As the Kohanim advance toward the aron kodesh, the entire assembly prepares for a Divine “hug.” What a tremendous opportunity it is to stand face-to-face with the Kohanim as they relay wishes for protection, chein and shalom from Hashem!

AHAVAH

The Kohanim begin with a bracha, affirming that they were conferred with the kedusha of Aharon and were commanded to bentch Klal Yisroel b’ahavah. It is the love of Hakadosh Baruch Hu and the love of the Kohanim that are noted during these holy moments. Much like the keruvim facing each other atop the Aron in the Kodesh Hakodashim, the Kohanim stand face to face with the rest of Klal Yisroel in a complete demonstration of ahavah.

In fact, this ahavah is a prerequisite for the bracha that follows. If a tzibbur is not satisfied with the Kohen — or if the Kohen is not at peace with the tzibbur — the Kohen is not allowed to duchen, but should leave shul. Saying the

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Chassidim approached the Baal Hatanya and complained about their insufficient parnassah. The Rebbe told them that the keys to bounty lie within ahavah and achvah. He counseled them to refrain from jealousy or badmouthing other Yidden. “The proof,” the Rebbe said, “is from the Kohanim. They were commanded to bentch Bnei Yisroel b’ahavah. Once they wish affection among Bnei Yisroel, the subsequent yevarechecha Hashem — the bracha for physical sustenance — will inevita-

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Rav Avigdor Miller commented that if a person shows his cheerful countenance to others, Hashem will surely show a “cheery face” to us as well: “ya’er Hashem Panav eilecha.”

THE FORMATION

Birchas Kohanim is divided in three parts, as if a triplerung climb. It begins with brachos for material abundance and protection, continues with chein and the ability to give meaning to His creation, and concludes with a complete close connection between Hakadosh Baruch Hu and us.

The first verse has three words, correlating to the three Avos. The second contains five, drawing a parallel to the five Chumashim. The third has seven words, indicating a relationship with the seven heavens from where Hashem showers His brachos upon us.

The last word of each verse carries a potency of its own.

In the first verse, we are blessed with sustenance and health. Once attained, it can

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easily be taken for granted or abused. Thus, we end with “veyishmerecha — may Hashem protect us” and help us treat these gifts with care.

One understanding of the second bracha is that our minds be illuminated by the Torah. It ends with the word “viyechune-

The Gemara (Sotah 38b) implies that even a Yid who cannot be present in shul is gebentched with the words of Birchas Kohanim. In fact, all of Klal Yisroel benefit from the holy words. This certainly includes those hospitalized and women at home with their children.

cha — Hashem should help us find favor” in His eyes and the eyes of others. Without this aspect, our Torah learning is limited. Possessing wisdom but being unable to share it with others makes our learning incomplete.

The third bracha wishes compassion and mechillah, and ends with the word “shalom.” Without peace, all else has little value.

SHALOM

The Kohanim conclude with the words, “v’yasem lecha shalom.” It is puzzling that the bracha of peace specifically, which usually refers to interpersonal relationships, is wished upon the individual – “lecha.” It would seem more logical to wish peace onto Klal Yisroel as a whole.

Yet this wording imparts a profound message. It symbolizes the constant tug-of-war between the guf and the neshamah. In nearly all areas of life, these two parts of the human existence desire polar opposites.

Through this bracha of shalom, or shleimus, we acquire an inner sense of harmony and completeness. The personal peace we gain through these words is the essential way for the body to find and enjoy ruchnius delight.

* * * * *

A Holocaust survivor who served as a baal tefillah in a large kehillah during the Yamim Nora’im would have tears in his eyes each year when he emotionally shared his memories of the postwar days. “Some sixty years ago,” he would say, “it was time for duchening, but there was no Kohen around! We went outside onto the streets to search… Maybe we’d be able to find a Kohen and beg him to come inside to duchen for us!

“Today,” he’d continue, “I stand at the amud and call out, ‘Kohanim!’ and so many Kohanim, young and old, run up. There can be more Kohanim than comfortably fit before the aron kodesh.”

Yes, how times have changed! Still, we yearn to merit receiving the brachos from myriads of Kohanim in the Beis Hamikdash, every single day.

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There’s just something about the kapparos experience that sears itself into the memory. Perhaps it's the fact that the nose knows when kapparos is on the way before the crates full of birds even come into view. Or maybe it’s the interaction between humans and animals that makes these moments memorable: the big-eyed toddlers who stare, enchanted and also a bit afraid of the clucking creatures in front of them; the girls who come equipped with rain bonnets, cringing as the birds circle above them; the furrow-browed adults trying to maintain the proper kavanah while making sure they are saying the appropriate paragraph as birds are hoisted above their heads… Whatever it is, kapparos is one of those experiences that’s utterly memorable for most people.

Chickens are not anatomically designed to be picked up by their wings. Holding them in such a manner puts a disproportionate amount of stress on the wings, with their body weight hanging unnaturally below them.

For the rare few who have chickens pecking about in their yards,

CARING FOR THE KAPPAROS

Are you one of the head honchos running a kapparos site? Ask yourself: Is there any way I can make the chickens more comfortable while under my care? Of course, not everything will be under your control, but are there steps you can take to make things better for the birds?

Take the time to train your staff/volunteers how to properly hold the chickens, and enforce the training as a rule! Then ask yourself:

• How long has it been since the birds were last fed and watered? Can I find some way to provide them with these necessities of life?

• Is it very hot outside? Can large fans be positioned all around the birds to provide them relief from the heat?

Are the crates stacked one on top of another? Can they be single-stacked, preventing one bird’s waste from falling onto another?

THE CORRECT WAY TO HOLD A CHICKEN

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the novelty of being near these animals is assuredly less than for those of us who see the live versions but once a year.

In times gone by, the situation was reversed: Back in the shtetl, chickens were a common sight, whether they were roaming on one’s own property as egg layers, or purchased live and taken to the shochet lichvod Shabbos kodesh. Nowadays, we see only the end result, the sanitized version of parts in plastic wrapping, often forgetting that a living being was once behind our supper. When it comes to kapparos, that distance and lack of familiarity may be somewhat detrimental to the animals in our care, simply because we don’t understand them through day-to-day interactions. The truth is that nobody wants to harm a living creature due to ignorance, but that sometimes does happen — especially when children are helping out at a kapparos site.

Most people don’t speak Chickenese, making it hard for the average person to know when our fowly friends are content, scared, tired, playful or in pain. To the once-a-year chicken-holder, in fact, these birds can even seem rather uninspiringly dull and perhaps even devoid of feeling. But they’re not; they have emotions and react to stimuli just as other living beings do.

In fact, the Gemara in Bava Metzia (85a) teaches us to be

especially sensitive to animals headed for shechitah. There it is related that there was once a calf who resisted being led to slaughter. Escaping, it ran to Rabi Yehudah Hanasi who was sitting nearby. The frightened calf hid its head in his garments, crying in the language of cows.

“Go, for you were created for this purpose,” Rabi Yehudah Hanasi told the young cow.

The Gemara then relates that because he hadn’t been compassionate enough toward that scared calf that sought refuge with him, inflictions were decreed upon him. For many years Rabi Yehudah Hanasi suffered terribly from illness, but eventually, when he later demonstrated a heightened level of compassion for animals, the afflictions were lifted.

Yidden are rachmanim bnei rachmanim, and we clearly don’t want to cause undue suffering to the “kapparos” under our care. Of course, there are many animal-rights activists who would consider shechting an animal as “causing undue suffering.” However, as Yidden, we understand that slaughter is permitted when the Divinely ordained laws of shechitah are followed. Furthermore, one of the world’s foremost experts on preventing suffering during the slaughtering process has proclaimed that when done by an expert, shechitah appears to cause no suffering to an animal. Dr. Temple Grandin wrote

that when she observed cattle who were appropriate manner — by a highly qualified using the uniquely Jewish knife, the amazed to see that they appeared to not even be aware of the cut.

Activists also point out the flaws in the prewelfare of the chickens, which is understandable; there truly are numerous areas in which the broiler industry that hatches, raises and ships these birds can improve. Activists even suggest doing away with using birds com pletely. But a minhag is never to be taken lightly — after all, “minhag Yisroel Torah.” And though some use money or fish for kapparos, many others have the time-honored minhag to use a live chicken for the ritual.

Surely there are improvements that those running the kapparos sites might consider making, but we as individuals can also enhance the cusing on how to make it less stressful for the chickens involved. One of the ways is to focus on the manner in which the bird is held.

Chickens are not anatomically designed to be picked up by their wings, although that sometimes takes place. Holding them in such a manner puts a disproportionate amount of stress on the wings, with their body weight hanging unnaturally below them.

Holding them upside-down by the feet isn’t much better. In both actions, there is risk of painful bone dis location and damage to the chicken’s muscles — and it probably feels just plain awful! The upside-down meth od also causes respiratory distress and can result in death within a few short moments.

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Place one hand on the bird’s back and the other in the front of its chest to prevent it from moving away from you.

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Gently move your hands to the two sides to secure the wings against the chicken’s body. If possible, try to keep your fingers in a position that also supports the chicken’s chest.

IMPORTANT:

Do not squeeze! Hold the chicken securely but not too tightly; you don’t want to harm it while trying to prevent pain… That would defeat the purpose.

Here’s another brilliant and under-utilized way to hold a chicken: Put the bird in a box and gently circle it over the head. When I saw a squeamish girls, I was astounded at the simple genius of the idea. It reduces uncomfortable feelings for everyone!

So, now that you know, which method will you choose for your chicken?

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ןמז רעטניוו םוצ טעוו זא טנפעעג ה"זעב טעוו ט"לעבה ןופ ןרעיוט יד ןרעוו א״טילש דלעפשריה אדוי דוד 'ר ג״הרה תכרדהב יסנאמ שטאקנומ ץ״מוד

מ"ר ,א"טילש טיורבכייוו ריאמ לארשי ברה

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The tichel on my head was white, so white. I hovered over the brandnew candlesticks my husband had prepared for me, and the solemnity of the moment struck me with an intensity that was as startlingly new as this candle-lighting was. For the very first time, it was up to me to usher in the holiest day of the year.

The clock was ticking, and I thought fast. Was it Shabbos or yom tov? Well, it was yom tov. Of course it was yom tov. So bracha — or brachos — first.

I murmured the brachos, struck the match, and leaned forward to light the candles. The first wick gave a tiny gasp as the candle turned to flame. Then the other one. But as I waved the match to snuff it of its light, something felt wrong. Very wrong. Because if it was indeed yom tov, why was I waving that match? Why wasn’t I using a candle?

I laid the charred match on the silver tray, and a feeling of unease crept up my hands. Wasn’t that match muktzah?

And even more discomfiting was the suspicion that Yom Kippur was not like every other yom tov. There was no cooking on Yom Kippur, for one. Then, presumably, the halacha was like Shabbos? So the match would have been okay, if only I’d recited the bracha after!

A wave of terror hit my gut. It was Yom Kippur! And I had so very nonchalantly desecrated the most heilige day of the year. I’d struck a match — on Yom Kippur. And then lit two candles. And if all this wasn’t enough, I then extinguished the match.

Deep, dark dread spread throughout my being and gripped my heart. Gripped my chest. I couldn’t breathe. Looking at those candles, I felt hot. Cold. Horribly, horribly, awfully wrong.

Why hadn’t I thought this through properly before lighting? And why, oh why, hadn’t I checked with my mother to make sure I knew what I was doing?!

And like air consumed by fire, the entirety of my night was robbed of any sort of regular Yom Kippur thoughts or kavanos. My davening was all about regret so tremendous that I was being swallowed whole, with no room left to breathe, to be, to think.

Shame is something else. I tried so hard to be a good person, a good wife. And to tell this story was so humiliating, so painfully humbling.

He tried to assure me that it was an honest mistake, and that the halachos and brachos of tzinding licht are very often confusing, and that Hakadosh Baruch Hu surely knew how badly I wanted to undo that quiet whisper of something that was supposed to be a mitzvah, and hopefully still was — at least somewhat, somewhere...

But I wasn’t one to be easily consoled — until my husband promised that he’ll speak to our Rebbe about what happened. Surely a Rebbe, with such a deep connection to On High, would know what to tell me, how to direct me.

I don’t remember the rest of that Yom Kippur. I must have gone to shul, I suppose. Must have davened. Fasted. But I do remember what came after Yom Kippur.

A day or so after yom tov, my husband came home with the news that he’d just been to see the Rebbe. The Rebbe, my husband said, listened to his tale and then advised that I say the entire Sefer Tehillim that day as a teshuvah for my error — but then he paused and said that, no, I could complete Tehillim over the course of five days.

A wave of terror hit my gut. It was Yom Kippur! And I had so very nonchalantly desecrated the most heilige day of the year.

My husband came home that Yom Kippur night to find his wife sobbing in bed, overwrought and plainly incapable of stringing more than a few words together at a time. He’d never seen me like that, and the image of him standing in that lamp-lit room, still wrapped in his white kittel and tallis with concern scrawled all over his being, is a memory I won’t forget so fast.

Soon he managed to coax the entire story out of me. They say pain shared is a pain halved, but shame…

When I heard that, my anguish and doubts disappeared. Because the Rebbe, with unparalleled wisdom, had somehow known what I was and what I wasn’t capable of doing. I was agreeable to — nay, pleased to — stretch out of my comfort zone to do what I needed, but completing Sefer Tehillim in one day, for me, would have been tantamount to telling me to fly halfway across the world in two hours; completing Tehillim over five days would be difficult enough.

And so it was that I spent that day, and the following day, and the following one, with my nose buried in a Sefer Tehillim. And the first night of Sukkos found us at my in-law’s home, and again, I was sitting with my Tehillim, completing my allotted kapitlach for the day.

Finally came the poignant moment when I reached the very last kapital in the sefer. And when I kissed that Tehillim closed, I felt gloriously and completely cleansed. Finally I felt what the rest of the world knew on Motzei Yom Kippur: It was time for a new beginning, a new page, and I was ready and waiting.

.ייוו יוא !לקנעי ,םכילע םולש !ךילקערש סיוא טסהעז וד

!!יוא יוא !!יוא

סע .ייבאר ,שטילב יד זיא'ס !זדלאה סאד ףיוא רימ טסייר

...למוט אזא טשינ ךאמ

ראפ דיא א טשינ טוט סאוו

!?הסנרפ לסיבא

וצ שטילב לסיבא ...ץראה סאד ןפאכרעד

?ךאפ יד ןעק ךיא טוג יוו טסהעז .סיוורעס עטסעב יד וצ לעטש ךיא

יד !לקנעי !ןיינ ריד טכאמ שטילב

!!ןבעל סאד עילאק

וצ לעגילפ א ןעגיילוצ לעוו ךיא !?הסנרפ ראפ לאש א ןפיוקראפ לעוו ךיא.סענזיב ןיימ !גאטייוו זדלאה ןעמוקאב טעוו‘ס רעוו

...ה"יא טמוק גנאצעזראפ

שידיא רעדעי זיא ,זנוא ןשיווצ א"טילש

The world is full of chickens. Seriously. Chickens are right behind rats in being the most populous land-living animals with vertebrae. They number right around the 20 billion mark! Unlike rats, most of them are domesticated and not roaming the city streets…

“Bird-brained” might not be such an insult after all. Seems chickens can do simple math, are aware that just because an object is hidden from sight doesn’t mean it’s gone, have around 30 different vocalizations they use for communication, and have the ability to recognize and remember over 100 different individual people and animals — even when they haven’t seen them for a long time. They may not be brilliant by human standards, but the cogs are turning in their little heads.

There’s a huge trend now to purchase chickens as backyard pets, and while a chicken might make a fine friend, they come with the risk of transmitting salmonella. It’s important to always wash your hands after handling them. And, just like with COVID-19, don’t touch your face before washing!

Mother hens are really busy. Even before their little ones hatch, they keep themselves occupied turning their eggs in the nest — for a total of about 50 times per day!

Unlike your hard fingernails, chicken’s hard beaks are extremely sensitive to touch. They’re full of nerve endings, which help them find food and drink.

Chickens like to be clean — they just have very different hygiene rituals than we do. To cut down on the oils on their feathers, chickens bathe in dust instead of water!

Chickens are omnivores, meaning they eat both plant-based foods and meat, such as insects. Certain foods, however, are dangerous for them. Citrus fruit, salt, dried beans and onions are some of the foods that can be poisonous for our feathered friends.

How do you know if your chicken’s running a fever?

Not by comparing its temperature to yours! Chicken’s bodies normally run at around 104°.

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By: Ruchy Reese

Some chickens snore.

A spaghetti meal in the chicken world is grass. They slurp it down like “lange lokshen.”

Chickens have great vision — better than humans! We humans have three cones in our eyes that enable us to see colors, but chickens were created with five, which allows them to see violet and ultraviolet lights, as well. This enables them to see the sun’s rising rays well before a human can.

Ever heard of a “pecking order”? Chickens have an entire system of hierarchy that determines which bird gets the most respect. The leader eats first, followed by the chicken version of the vice president, and so on.

There’s a good reason birds must have a mesorah to be kosher. While those of us not in the know might consider “chicken” to be kosher, “chicken” is actually a very broad term for a species that encompasses many breeds — more than 500! And only a few of those qualify for kosher consumption. In recent years there was a huge tumult in the world of kashrus over the Braekel chicken. At the end of the day, although some rabbanim would still permit the breed, Rav Landau, zt”l, Rav Sternbuch, shlit”a. Rav Aharon Teitelbaum, shlit”a, and other leading poskim consider it completely non-kosher.

The Ayam Cemani breed of chicken is black inside and out. Almost everything — from its bones to its organs to its feathers and beaks — is black!

For a vegan version of chicken, try the Laetiporus mushroom, which is touted to taste nearly the same as fried chicken.

The only legal way to eat fried chicken in Gainesville, Florida, is with your hands.

In Europe, eggs are usually sold unwashed and unrefrigerated, whereas in America, we do exactly the opposite. Both methods are employed in order to combat bacteria. An unwashed European egg has a natural, thin protective layer that prevents bacteria from entering it, while a sanitized American egg relies on the washing and cold to protect it.

ו"צי יסנאמ

ךיז ןגיטיונ סאוו רעכעה ןוא ראי 17 ןופ םירוחב ראפ

הבישי עגירעהעג א ןיא דומילה רדס ערעטכייל א ןיא תוגהנתהו ץרא ךרד ףיוא שוגד א טימ טפאשלעזעג

ןופ טפאשרעריפ יד רעטנוא ךנחמ רעטמיראב רעגירעיגנאל

יכדרמ בקעי ברה א"טילש רענטייל

:ןענעכערניירא ה"יא ןלעוו םידומיל יד

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טימ הבישי דחוימ לופיט ראפ טנגייאעג ערעסערג םירוחב

רוחב רעייא ואוו הבישי א ןיא ןעילב ה"זעב ןענעק טעוו ערעפסאמטא עמיראוו א

The exclusive Yeshivah for high functioning Bucherim in a mainstream setting in Monsey

:רֶעיִרְפ ןוּפ ןְצְרוּק ןיִא

רעד ךיז טזאל ,הרות רפס יד ןפערט ןענעק טשינ ןכאנ

רע טפערט געוו ןפיוא .לארשי ץרא ןייק סיורא ןוז ס’בר ןיא ןיירא טזאלב רע ןוא ,עיסערפעד עפיט א ןיא דיא א םינקסע יד .לארשי ץרא ןייק קירוצ - .תויח חור א םיא

יד ךרוד עמריפ ריעדישזירפ יד ןופ לדניווש יד ןפאכ

.טראד טעברא רעכלעוו קירע ןופ ףליה

,ןאַמְסעֶנְזיִבּ רעֶסיוֹרְג אַזאַ

?שׁיִט רעֶטוּשָׁפּ אַזאַ ןוּא

?סאוָו

ןעֶמוּקעֶג ןעֶנעֶז ריִמ ...ןְקְנאַדאַבּ ךייֵא

בּאָה ךְיִא זאַ טְקעֶדְטְנאַ ןְבּאָה ייֵז

,לְדְניוִוְשׁ םעֶד טְגאָזעֶגְסיוֹא ךְייאַ .טְגאָזעֶגְפיוֹא ריִמ טאָה ןעֶמ ןוּא

??סאוָו

רעֶמ טעֶבְּראַ ךְיִא .טְראָד טְשׁיִנ

רעֶכיִז ?טְצעֶי זיִא סאוָו ,ייוֵו יוֹא ןוּפ ןְגאָלְשְׁראָפ עֶטוּג וּטְסאָה ...טעֶבְּראַ עֶשׁיִרְפ

אַ סעֶפֶּע ןיִא ןְטעֶבְּראַ ...טוּג ראָג אַ סעֶפֶּע ןְרעוֶו רעֶדאָ ,טְפעֶשׁעֶג ...ןאַמְסְליעֶס

!ןְפְלעֶה םיִא ןְזוּמ ריִמ

ןְליוִו קְנֶע זאַ בּייֵלְג ךְיִא עֶנייַמ ןְרעֶה יוֹזאַ םַתְּס טְשׁיִנ ?ריִא טְגאָז סאוָו ,ןעֶמעֶלְבּאָרְפּ

טְבּייֵלְגעֶג טְשׁיִנ בּאָה ךְיִא !אָי עֶמְריִפ עֶטְריִטְקעֶפְּסעֶר אַזאַ זאַ אַזאַ ראַפ ןייַז םיִכְּסַמ לאָז ...זייַרְפּ עֶגיִליִבּ

רֶע ךְיוֹא רֶשְׁפֶא ןְפיוֹקְראַפ זְנוּא ליוִו ?סעֶטאַמְשׁ

?וּאוו וּצ

לעֶנְשׁ יוֹזאַ ןעֶמוּקאַבּ וּצ ץֶרֶא ןיִא ףוּר ןאָפעֶלעֶט אַ ...לֵאָרְשִׂי

יִד ןעֶמוּקאַבּ וּצ ...לעֶנְשׁ יוֹזאַ טְלעֶג

ךְאַסאַ טאָה רֶע ,ןייֵנ ץֶרֶא ןיִא ןְטְנעֶיִלְק

.ןְריִלְראַפ טְשׁיִנ רעֶכיִז סֶע ליוִו רֶע ןוּא ,לֵאָרְשִׂי

יוִו רעֶמ שְׁבּיִה ןְטעֶבּעֶג טאָה רֶע זאַ טְשׁיִנ סעֶגְראַפ

.ץְראוַוְשׁ רעֶטְסיִמ ןָרְקַשׁ רעֶד

אַ סעֶפֶּע ןְפעֶרְט וּצ ןוּא ,קיִרֶע ראַפ הָנָתַּמ .םיִא וּצ ןְגאָרְט

!טְמוּק

סֶע

ןְבּאָה יוֹזאַיוִו ,טְכעֶרעֶג טְכאַרְטעֶג טְשׁיִנ ריִמ ?םעֶד ןוּפ

?סאָד רֶשְׁפֶא

!םִיַמָשׁ יֵדְסַח

Hint:

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

HOW TO PLAY:

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

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

3. Email the form to comments@ themonseyview.com or fax to 845600-8483 by Sunday at 9:00 p.m.

4. Two winners will be drawn each week, each of whom will win a pastrami sandwich and a can of soda!

PLAYING RULES:

Find words on the board containing four letters or more. Letters of a word must be connected in a chain (each letter should be adjacent to the next either vertically, horizontally or diagonally), and each letter can only be used once in a given word.

The following are not allowed in Boggle:

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

POINTS

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

T W H

LB K O R

UN M A

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F S D Y K T P E G

Family name:

Full mailing address:

Full name of winner:

Full names of competing players:

of points:

List some words only the winner found:

The longest word found on the board:

A new word you learned from the board:

WINNER 1

Family name: Gandl, 718-xxx-6929

Name of winner: Baily

Amount of points: 95

Names of competing players: Totty

Some words only the winner found: beast, feast, team

The longest word found on the board: strand

A new word learned from the board: keen

WINNER 2

Family name: Slomiuc, 845-xxx-2714

Name of winner: Bubby

Amount of points: 33

Names of competing players: Malky

The longest word found on the board: heartfelt

Last week’s nine-letter word: heartfelt

To claim your prize, tear out this sheet (on which your name appears) and bring it in to Nussy’s Cuisine.

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$25 ןעק 1 ראפ $30 עלאמראפ :טפור רעמ ןוא סןעק 10 ראפ 845.426.3237

YOYA /BABY PRIDE STROLLERS

Now on sale, available in beautiful colors, ASTM standards, company backed warranty. Free delivery. Please call 845-263-2737 or 845-587-7941

DRESSER FOR SALE

Beautiful 3 door Italian dresser with mirror for sale. High sheen mahogany. Brand new condition. Best offer, pictures available, txt only 8457460486

GREAT DEAL

Nearly New master bedroom furniture in mint condition for sale due to moving. 845.274.4894

REAL ESTATE

HIGH RANCH FOR RENT

For Short Term. Close to Viznitz. Private Backyard, 5 Bedrooms. Call 845-215-0511

APT FOR RENT

Crestview, fully renovated 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath, beautiful patio, special discount for chusen kallah. 845-262-0163

1 BEDROOM APT FOR RENT Haverstraw area. Washer, dryer & utilities included. Patio & private entrance. 917803-8300 pls lve msg

FURNISHED STUDIO APARTMENT

freshly upgraded. Centrally located near Viznitz. 845215-0511

ןגנידראפ וצ שרדמ תיב

יד ראפ( ןגנידראפ וצ שרדמ תיב יד ראפ טנגעג Suzanne.)ןכאוו טנגייאעג טוג ןמז עגידנעמוק 347- טפור עטיב ללוכ א ראפ 834-1174

JILL LANE

Walk in, two-bedroom unit for rent. No parking available. Please call 845293-5970

LUXURY TOWNHOUSES

Only 2 Left! Fully loaded, 3 levels, North Rigaud area. Call Chedva Dahan 845.323.0383

AIRMONT SUKKOS RENTAL

3 bedrooms, 2 bath, porch, spacious private house. Near shul. Also Monsey )Ronald Dr.( 1 bedroom Apt. 914-8063048

POMONA MANSION GETAWAY

Enjoy Luxurious Vacations and Getaways for Shabbos, Yom-Tov, Simches and family get togethers! Sleeps 25+ AMAZING HUDSON VIEWS, Shul in basement! ThePomonaMansion.com

5 STAR WEEKEND GETAWAY

Magnificent fully furnished, 5bdrm, 12 bed, private KOSHER luxury home in Monsey on 1 acre property. Pool, jacuzzi, fireplace, trampoline, basketball, kosher grill. 10 minutes from Shul. Rate $800/nt. Catering option available. Text/Whatsapp for availability 845-3270266

HELP WANTED

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED/ AVAILABLE

To volunteer to feed the sick or elderly, OR if you are in need of this service, Please call 845-352-1016

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER local drivers for chessed. Please call 845-352-1016

BABYSITTER WANTED

From 3-4:15, Monday thru Thursday. Union/Bluefield area. Great pay. 845-354-5601

LOOKING FOR A BABYSITTER

in my house ) Atrium Plaza area( Monday-Thursday 2:455:15 and Friday 8:45-1:45. Please call or text 845-6700402

YESHIVA BAIS MIKROH

)Elementary boys cheder( is looking for a bookkeeper with experience in quickbooks and excel. Email resume to ybaismk@gmail.com or call 845-425-4880 ext. 102

TEACHING POSITIONS

Yeshiva Spring Valley )boys( of Monsey now accepting resumes for the General Studies department for September 2020 - ‘21 School Year. Following Positions available: Elementary School Teachers )M-TH 12:454:00(; Elementary School Assistants )M-TH 12:45-4:00( Teaching experience a must. Professional atmosphere and competitive salary. Please include references and email to gss@yeshivaspringvalley. org or FAX to 845-3568551 Attn: General Studies Principal

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Mid-size Real Estate Company is looking for an executive assistant. Candidate must possess great verbal and written communication skills as well as strong multi-tasking abilities. svhiringoffice@ gmail.com

Classifieds

// help wanted

BAS MIKROH GIRLS SCHOOL

Join our talented and dedicated staff. Seeking Junior High Science and Gym teacher for the ’20-’21 school year. email resume to bbamberger@basmikroh.org.

AFTERNOON OPPORTUNITY

Looking for a babysitter in my home 12:30-3:45, M-Th. Homestead Lane. 347-4554975

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Office in W. Nyack seeking Accounts Payable clerk. Proficiency in QB and Bill. com preferred. Email resume to rubyhasjobs@gmail.com

YESHIVA SPRING

VALLEY – GIRLS

General Studies Dept.

seeking: •Assistants – Lower Grades for 2020-21 academic year. •Middle school Student Supervisor. Please email resume to ehaly@ yeshivaspringvalley.org or Call: (845)356-1400 X223

SWIFT STAFFING

Seeking to hire top talent?

Looking for a dream job or to upgrade your career? Reach out to: Info@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

ACCOUNTANT

Boutique Accounting Practice looking for an experienced accountant to join our team. Email resume to: jobs. boutiquefirm@gmail.com or Fax resume to (646) 792-3313

HELP WANTED

Heimishe office is looking for a responsible female to join our team. Office experience preferred -insurance training provided. Please email hr@adlersinsurance. com

PT DATA ENTRY

Chestnut Ridge office is looking for a PT data entry position. Small office with flexible hours! Email resumes to HR@elonmgmt. com

PART-TIME COORDINATOR

Looking to hire a Part-Time Coordinator/Secretary for a variety of administrative and coordination tasks. Heimishe office, enjoyable environment. Send your resume to jobs@ hamaspikrockland.org

SUKKAH CENTER is looking for seasonal workers good pay please call 845.662.2166

HELP WANTED

Seeking FT Loan Officers assistant. Must be detail oriented, computer proficient, hardworking and technically inclined. Please send resume to saram@ everestequity.com.

GROWING HEALTHCARE COMPANY

is seeking an Account Payable Rep. Great pay and benefits. Please email resume to purchasing.monsey@gmail. com

OFFICE POSITION

Growing Development and Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated and intelligent individual to assist with the company’s operations. The candidate should be a quick learner, organized, and possess professional writing and interpersonal skills. Willing to provide training for the right candidate. Please email your resume to bookkeepingjob845@gmail. com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Looking for counter person (man or female) for Monsey Chinese takeout/restaurant. Good pay, flexible hours, 914523-4222

HELP WANTED

Management Company

looking to hire a P/T female manager for an all female office experience QuickBooks and Excel a must. Email resume nyjobsv@gmail.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM LEADER

E-Commerce company looking for a full-time customer service manager. Tech savvy and eCommerce customer service experiences a must. Great pay for the right individual. Please email resume to Rivkab@ miomarino.com

COORDINATOR POSITION FOR YINGERMAN

We are looking to hire a responsible yingerman to be a coordinator in our office. Heimishe environment. Excellent pay and growth potential. Yeshiva Degree required. Send your resume to joboffersmonsey58@ gmail.com

RECRUITERS WANTED

We are seeking to hire additional recruiters. Option to work parttime from home at the beginning. Email Info@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

ATTENTIONHIGHSCHOOLANDPOSTHIGHSCHOOLGIRLS:

SHARE 24/7 is looking to hire talented and devoted staff members for it’s newly upgraded respite program. Join the team for an amazing experience!

Heimish environment, competitive pay, transportation provided, exciting events for staff! Gain experience while having a good time!

HOURS; Sunday 10:00-3:00, Mon.-Thu. 5:00-7:00 (option of doing only Sunday/twice a week)

Email: msekula@chesed247.org or call 354-3233 ext.1259 and leave a message for an application

Attention Seminary Graduates

Please submit your resume to jobs@fcc-corp.com

“I am very fortunate to have been working with Future Care for the past three years. Upon completing High School with no job experience, I was mentored by knowledgeable and dedicated staff to whom I'm extremely grateful. Thanks to the management for providing me the ability to learn and grow into the Supervisor I am today.”

S.T., Monsey Office

Stimulating healthcare management work

Long-term growth potential

Transportation provided to and from the office

Friendly, frum environment

Competitive Salary and Benefits

"Feel free to contact me; I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. Simply ask for my contact information when scheduling your interview."

S.T.

Classifieds // help wanted

Our off-site Day hab division is looking for DSPs to work with high functioning individuals.

Drivers license preferred. Flexible hours. Great pay for the right individual.

Contact Zissy Greenwald 845-354-3233 ext.1255 or email resume to zgreenwald@chesed247.org

MALE AIDE NEEDED for special needs classroom.

For the 2020-2021 school year. Full time positions. jobresumes613@gmail.com

Fax: 845-352-3375 Phone: 352-3307 ext. 119

FEMALE AIDE NEEDED for special needs classroom. For the 2020-2021 school year. Full time positions. jobresumes613@gmail.com

Fax: 845-352-3375 Phone: 352-3307 ext. 119

HELP WANTED

Looking for a part time Rebbe to work with special needs students. Please send resumes to. jobresumes613@ gmail.com Phone: 352-3307 ext. 119

HOME CARE AGENCY

Growing Home Care Agency in Monsey is looking for a full-time HR Coordinator to join our team of motivated employees. Must have computer, phone, and multi-tasking skills. Please email your resume to homeaide50@gmail.com. Great opportunity for the right individual.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Local retail store in the heart of Monsey, looking to fill a full-time Accounts Payable office position. Work Hours:

10-6. Qualifications / Skills:

•Detail-oriented •Great multitasker •Computer Savvy •Data entry skills •Basic accounting knowledge •Experience working with Excel & Quickbooks. Email resume monseyjob6508@gmail.com

EVENING-AFTERNOON JOBS

Seeking to hire girls/women to work with children/youths with special needs in the evening (after school hours). Flexible hours, fulfilling work. More than just a ‘job’, do something that really matters to you, make an impact! Call 845-503-0486

SERVICE COORDINATOR FOR BRAIN INJURY/ SENIORS

We are looking for a Service Coordinator for individuals with Brain Injury and in Nursing Home diversion. BA or MA required. Send resume to jobs@hamaspikrockland. org

5”,6”,7” Gutters

Copper and aluminum gutters

Over 30 colors

845-782-4473

Fully Insured Free estimates sales@advancedguttersinc.com

ECOMMERCE ASSOCIATE

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cleaning & grading products, shipping, listing on eBay etc… Pay starts $18/hour. Compensation based on qualification and experience. Call 845-598-2950 and leave voicemail.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Home Care company in Monsey is looking to fill multiple office staff positions. New graduates welcome. Heimish atmosphere. Full time positions. Transportation is provided. Send resumes to Hennie at hennief@marquishc.com

LOOKING TO HIRE!

Home Care agency in Airmont is looking to hire a Female Human Resources Office Director. Previous experience is a must. Great opportunity and compatible pay for the right candidate. (Option to work part-time). Please submit your resume to homeaide50@gmail.com and reference the position. Great opportunity for the right individual.

Gutter Guard Installation

Cleaning and Repirs

CARE MANAGER SUPERVISOR

Integrated Health is looking to hire a supervisor in our case management department (geared for those with physical and mental diagnoses). Must have leadership skills, must have computer proficiency skills. Bachelor’s degree minimum; recent MSW graduate preferred. Strong preference for Yiddish/English proficiency. Preferably someone who drives and has access to a car. Great pay for the right individual. Please email resume to hh@ IntegratedHealthRC.org

NOW HIRING

Full-time, entry-level positions available at Ark Mortgage. No experience necessary - we train. Excellent pay, benefits, paid vacation/holidays and career growth. Send resume to hr@ arkmortgage.com

ABA THERAPIST

ABA Talks is looking for energetic individuals with good play skills to work with a high functioning

Full Time Positions Available

New openings at Main Street Management!

A great heimishe environment for an individual with a commitment to high quality performance. Experienced and non-experienced are welcome to apply.

Attn 2020 graduates:

Do you want to start working now, in the beginning or after the summer? Apply now.

Please email your resume to: monseyjob59@gmail.com or call 356-5954 ext. 220 and leave a message.

4-year-old girl in the Paiken/Fankley area. Early morning, afternoon, and weekend positions available. Supervision will be provided regularly by a highly experienced BCBA. Great opportunity for those who are looking to further develop their behavioral analytic skills. Email:abatalks@gmail. com Phone:845-579-6080. ext.101

NOW HIRING!

Marquis Home Care is seeking experienced coordinators. F/T Positions. Heimishe environment. Transportation provided. New graduates welcome. Submit resume to Simi at sfliegman@marquishc.com or call 845-205-9513.

HELP WANTED

Seeking assistant for lead technician for AC/Heating HVAC company. You need to be in Monsey area. Flexible hours, desire to work hard, learn a new trade. Drivers license a must. Text Rachel 917-669-5525 for details.

CULINARY DEPOT

is expanding and looking to hire candidates to join our team. Candidate should be a detail oriented, organized and a team player. Competitive salary with great benefits for the right candidate Email resume to: jobs@culinarydepot.biz

BABYSITTING

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE

Warm & Loving babysitter in the Bates area. 10:00-2:30. 6months+. Please call 718935-0367

BABYSITTER

Warm, Caring & years of Experience Babysiter available from 9-4 Age 0-2 years. Located on Calvert Area please call or text 732569-0933

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE

Experienced Babysitter available to babysit your baby during the day or overnight. Central location. 845 274 5450

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE

Experienced babysitter available late night (chasunah) overnight and weekly(long term) Plz call 845-200-4616

EXCITING NEWS!

Night babysitter available to babysit your child while you enjoy your simcha. Hours between: 6:30pm-12am. Centrally located 845-5988612

SERVICES

HYPNO BIRTHING DOULA

Labor of love LOVE your birth experience, certified CD( DONA) Doula Malky Breuer 845 270 4330 845 362 3480 Malky@mbdoula.com

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES

To join the next class please call 845-426-0931. Tzippy Tauber CD (DONA)Certified Birth Doula

ALTERATIONS ON RALPH

Alterations for reasonable prices. Same day service available. Raph Blvd area. 356-2743

MASSAGES for women by a licensed massage therapist. Relax with a deep tissue, swedish, pre/ post natal massage. New Hempstead/New City area. Please call 845.201.8251 or email info@cuzzispa.com

KEYBOARD LESSONS

Give your daughter the gift of music at a very reasonable price! Call Yitty @ 845-4267561 after 4:30 pm

FEEL BETTER FASTER

Pain/Stress Relief. Certified Advanced EFT Practitioner. Sessions available by phone or Skype. Ruthi Backenroth Call: (845)368-4524

FREE!! WEIGHT LOSS SESSION

Tired of losing weight only to gain it back? Allow a professional who has maintained weight loss for over 16 years show you the easy 3 step process. Schedule your FREE Consultation today. 845-641-1057 keepthosepoundsoff,com

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Release trapped emotions and traumas through craniosacral therapy. Bring yourself to a state of harmony & light. Safe & Effective. Ruchmy Blum. 845-558-4194.

REGISTERED DIETITIANNUTRITIONIST

Recovering from an Eating Disorder? Improve your Relationship with Food and Body Image. Miriam Shurpin, MS, RD, CDN. Registered DietitianNutritionist. Insurance accepted. 347-480-1670. rd@ miriamshurpin.com. www. miriamshurpin.com

SEWING COURSE

One on One, by Esty Krauss. Group forming now for high school girls. call or text 845662-5931.

TORAHANYTIME.COM

On demand Torah lectures

Video-Audio-download All for free Computer or App for iPhone/Android Or Hotline 718-298-2077. YiddishHebrew - English

Classifieds // services

FANTASTIC

Seeking motivated, high energy secretary for Motivating work. Hrs 11-7. Must have great phone skills and be multi task. Very Heimish All female office, kosher computers. Email resume to: voiceinstructorwanted@gmail.com Text or call: 845.328.0818

DRUM LESSONS

by Shmuel Klaver, Monsey’s most experienced Shomer Shabbos drum instructor. Lessons ($45 & up) given in your home or my studio, to boys or girls ages 10-adult, beginners to professional. Call (845) 459-9935

GUITAR LESSONS

by Moshe Klaver, for beginners of all ages. Very motivating and patient teacher. References available. (845) 746-0925. Shomer Shabbos

KANGEN WATER

“Change your Water..

Change your life” Alkaline - AntiOxidant - Super Hydrating Call for FREE supply and feel AMAZING! 917-681-0003

THE MEDICARE SPECIALIST

For all you Medicare Needs/ Questions call The Medicare Specialist 845-572-5012

PETTICOATS FOR RENT!

Enhance your gown with just the right petticoat! Kids and adults petticoats for rent! In the Bates area. Please Call or text between 8:30-10pm 845-746-7248

PROFESSIONAL HAIRCUTS

Great prices. Call Miri 845426-7561

QUICKBOOKS

QuickBooks training. Private (customize to your level) or group, and or Basic computers Call text 845.243.0067 Is no answer, please leave a massage.

OLYMPIA MANAGEMENT

Let us handle all your bookkeeping needs, while giving you the freedom to focus on growing your business. Chaya@ olympiamgmt.com/ 845-2048466 ext 100

PROFESSIONAL PEARL RESTRINGING

Free Pickup & Delivery 845352-5013. We accept credit cards!

RENT הכוס יונ

Yes! Rent beautiful tablecloths to enhance your Yom Tov table. Call Esti for the best selection & great service 845-425-7226

BAR MITZVAH PHOTOGRAPHY

Quality and affordable bar mitzvah photography by Moshe Grunfeld call 917858-1054 or email moshe@ moshegrunfeld.com

GARTLECH

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

DEBT RELIEF

having trubble with finances? join Debtors Anonymous Tuesday night @ 19 Robert Pitt # 113 , 7:30-8:30pm. visit www. debtorsanonymous.org

SHAIMOS PICK UPS 845-461-3084

MATH TURORING

Regents/GED/TASC/SAT/ ACT Common Core, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Physics ALL Grades/Levels. call: 845-445-8003

SHELVING & HANDYWORK

For all your custom shelving & around the house handy work & more call/text 347522-4872

MATH ANXIETY?

I can help! All ages. All levels. Regents, SAT Prep, CLEPS, AP courses. Remediation and Enrichment also available Linda 845.538.5319

LIGHT RENTAL

Making a simchah or event and need to light up your property? We have Flood lights and string lights for rent at just $25 a light. Call Suri Wachsman 845.356.2101 or 917.474.6826

ARROWSMITH

Is your child still in the same place after all that tutoring? The Arrowsmith Program has helped many children become successful in the regular classroom. Please call Mrs. Feuer to find out more 914-260-6449

OFFICE POSITION AVAILABLE

Accepting candidates to begin working after Sukkos

CARE MANAGER

We are seeking male and female Care Managers to join our growing Comfort Health team to coordinate services for children and youths who have emotional, mental, behavioral, or chronic health conditions and their families.

Required Qualification: BA Degree (or Talmudic Degree)

Send resume to: JOBS@COMFORTHEALTHRC.ORG

Classifieds // services // odds & ends // gemachim

Call between 8:30-10pm: 845-746-7248

FREE LISTINGS!!

New FREE website for all rentals! FREE to list and FREE to search. Apartments, houses and commercial properties. Check it out at MonseyEZrentals.com

ODDS & ENDS

SEEKING DONATIONS

Of toys, arts & crafts, or supplies, in good condition, for a Heimishe Moised. Call 845.500.3100

GEMACHIM

ECZEMA CREAM GEMACH

Try before you buy! 2-3oz samples of many standard over the counter creams 845274-7858

ACCESSORIES BASKET

To place in the Chasunah Hall. Monsey halls only. No fee. 845-371-6857

BECHER GEMACH

Real bechers from our free-loan gemach. 845-377KOS1(5671) KosYeshuos@ gmail.com

BENTCHER GEMACH

Bentchers available for a simcha. Clean, matching, lucite bentcher cards available to use for a simcha. Call or text 347-404-2204

BED REST?

We do the laudry for you. 213-7437 (also looking for volunteers)

BIKE RACK GEMACH

Fits all cars. Holds up to 3 bikes. 845-659-1863.

BLUE LIGHT

Gemach in monsey, pls call before. 845.425.1919

BEAUTIFUL BENCHERS

(not Zemiros) 845-642-0910

BABIES LAYETTE GEMACH

text 718-551-1732 or email frimitbabies@gmail.com

BABY GEMACH

short term loans of carseats, pack n plays, strollers, pumps and more! 845.397.7724 or visit soralasbabygemach. com.

BRIS GEMACH

located in Central Monsey. 617-955-3630. poya, pillow case, outfit, blanket.

BRIS GEMACH

Located on Blauvelt Rd. 356-6215 poya, outfit, blanket and hat.

BRIS GEMACH

Le’n brucha bas tzvi pinchas hakohen . Bilkelach / kugel / fish chicken. order one or all. 8452386691

BRIS PILLOW GEMACH

and benchers with tfilos for bris and pidyon haben: 845213-0602

LEV DEVORAH

Layett gemach (845) 213-3646

BRIS GEMACH

beautiful bris outfit w hat, poya and pillowcase. Suzzane area 845 425 8359

BRIS GEMACH

Outfit, blanket and poia 845 425 3873

BRIS GEMACH

Pillow, poya, outfit with hat & socks 845-425-6574

COAT RACK

Coat racks and hangers for your simcha. 845-356-9841

CHUPPA CARDS.

call or text after 5pm. 347278-1278

CHUPAH CARDS

Lucite cards. 845.222.0456

CHUPPAH TEFILLOS

tefillos and tehillim booklets for the chupa time 845-2130602.

COMPUTER HELP

Advice on computers: upgrading, repairing, troubleshooting, etc. (862) 248-1931

CARSEATS & BASSINET and pack n play bassinets. 425-1202

CHUPPAH GEMACH

Green velvet portable Chuppah. 845-425-4790

CLICS GEMACH

For your simcha 845-3525820

CHARGER GEMACH

Beautiful gold chargers (placemats) to make your simcha look beautiful! 845573-9772

MATERNITY COAT GEMACH

Beautiful down maternity coats. Limited supply. We will open on 9/23 and again after Sukkos. TEXT ONLY, NO CALLS 8455212912

DVD/VIDEO GEMACH

DVDS, audiobooks and portable players for sick and homebound adults and children.425-2660

DOONA CAR SEAT GEMACH

If you need a doona for any medical reason or for any other reason for a short period of time Please call 845-445-7474

PIDYON HABEN GEMACH

Located in Wesley Hills. Call/ Text 845-579-2351 or email gemach.pidyonhaben@ gmail.com

DRESS GEMACH

Gr8 for close simchas! Adorable white & white/black tulle/lace kids dresses (not gowns) to rent at $10 and sell @ $16. Sz 2-10. 3711765.

EAR-PLUG GEMACH

for ba’alei simcha to protect your guests’ hearing. Baby headsets also available. 845- 202 -0105.

FREE MOVING BOXES

Standard egg carton boxes (eg. Evergreen boxes). We are located in Chestnut Ridge. Call/text between 8-10:30pm. (845) 6415536

FREE BOXES

for moving (mostly egg carton size). 845425-6826 or 845-608-7830. Donations of flattened boxes are always welcome!

FORMULA GEMACH

chani @ 347-267-3640 or Miriam 216-8893643

FREE ADVICE

with OPWDD/self direction and community classes. call 1201 892 0526 email slfydhm@gmail.com

GPS GEMACH

Brand new, updated, with traffic. 845352-2588 Leave msg. (Minimal fee)

ISRAEL GPS

No fee. English or Hebrew. Must reserve in advance by email at IsraelGPS@ gngroup.com

GOWN GEMACH.

South Monsey Ladies gowns and petticoat gemach.call or text after 5pm. 347-2781278

NEW GOWN GEMACH

sisters of the Kallah/chasson. Adult Size 0-12. 845-517- 8808

תמשנ יוליעל

We can arrange to have the whole השש הנשמ ירדס learned תמשנ יוליעל your loved ones! Call /Text (917) 720-6392 / chofetzmishna@gmail.com

הלכ ערעייט

סאוו םובלא ןא טימ הפוחה םוי םעד סיוא טצונ .תוליפת ,םירועיש ,הכרדה ,הפקשה טלאהטנע 845-352- הנותח יד ראפ ןכאוו 4טריוועזער 2560

FLORAL BISOMIM

for your Simcha - 845-629-2785.

ELEGANT HATS

For short term rental 845-517-0838.

HOT WATER URNS 845-425-9211

GOWN GEMACH

mother and sister gowns size 0-12, by apt only. 845-426-7496 or 845-352-3031.

HOSPITAL GOWN

for maternity or hospitalization

Tzniusdige & Comfortable. 845-425-8687

HEATER GEMACH 845 362 8666

FREE HOTLINE

Increase the kedusha and strengthen your connection to Hashem. Women’s inspirational, interactive and informative hotline: Yiddish 6469271200 English 9179249900

HAIRCUTS & STYLING GEMACH

$7 haircuts. $10 styling. call miri after 4:30 426-2561

HAIRCUTS & STYLING GEMACH

For Professional styling & haircuts pls call. Very affordable rates 845-352-8101

SIMCHA HAT

$25. many styles/ colors. We also accept donations of elegant hats. 347 351 1604

BANDS & BERETS GEMACH

Previous season designer sample leftovers. New ladies berets and bands $10. Sun & Thurs 8-9 pm. Please call before 845-290-8319

KALLAH ACCESSORY GEMACH

Everything you need for the kallah (except for the gown) Crown, veil, shoes, decktich, fur cape 845-426-0767

LABOR BAG GEMACH

Balls, massagers, etc. For an easier labor 845-425-8256/ Call, text 347-604-3274

MECHITZA’S

30’ - 5 six’ tables, 10 chairs stands and bus-boxes $100 deposit. $18 Donation call 845-445-8015 or email Mitzvah1@gmail. com

EARN EXTRA MONEY IN AN ENJOYABLE WAY WHILE HELPING SOMEONE HAVE A MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE DAY

POSITION #1

Looking for someone available afternoon hours to spend time with young women with special needs.

POSITION #2

Looking for an Aim Bayit for several mainstream young women. A real balabusta who is responsible to supervise and assist in meal prep, laundry & organizational skills.

Part-Time Position

• Competitive Rate

POSITION #3

Looking for post seminary age girls to staff a home for mainstream young women with special needs. Responsibilities include supporting life skills with prompting, facilitating socialization and fun activities and general oversight. Individuals will sleep over several nights a week and/or can reside in the home if necessary.

Send resume to: rschwartz@chesed247.org Or call: 845-354-3233 ext. 1109

SIDDUR GEMACH

HOSPITAL SUPPLIES

inc. TPN equipment, feeding pumps, NG tubes, & feeding supplies. donate/receive. 845746-8293.

MATERNITY GEMACH

Weekday and shabbos clothing, various sizes. call/ text 845-445-9687

GEMACH םילהומ

We are ready to sharpen your knives. 718-384-6214

MAKEUP GEMACH

Beautiful makeup application for kallahs and her mother for a discounted price package. Call, text or WhatsApp Atara Grossman: 646-771-6534.

SIMCHA MATERNITY GEMACH

Please call 845-425-1725

ROOF CARRIERS

For all cars even without bars on roof. 845-659-1863. Monroe: 845-662-7102. South Fallsburg 845-434-3865.

PACK N PLAY

We have New Pack n Plays tova222@gmail.com or text 845-216-4885

MEZUZOS GEMACH 362.2333

PHONE GEMACH

free of charge for as long as necessary. 845 579 5538

PIDYON HABEN

coins, silver tray, lace box, outfit 845-426-1681 845-6427256

REFLECTOR GEMACH

Hosting guest? Be safe! Wear a reflector. If anyone borrowed please return as soon as possible. 845-3560815

REFLECTOR GEMACH: having guests or having a simcha and need reflectors 347-977-6816

SHIFRA PUAH DOULA

Please call to register in advance. 845-587-1649

Sfard: Friedman 845-6087830 Ashkenaz: Shulman845 352 1756 or 845-826-6718

SIDDUR/CHUMASH 558.4774

SOUND SYSTEM GEMACH

Speakers, mikes, mixers, cables 917-382-8809

SUITCASE GEMACH 845-371-9121

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

GEMACH

Accepting donations. New or gently used. 862-505-9546

TABLECLOTHS

for your Simchos. (845) 371 2105

TICHEL GEMACH

Donations welcome. 845548-0014

TOY GEMACH

3 different sets of exciting toys available for free to help you and your children enjoy your simcha. Call/text Rifki Zimmerman 917-538-3453.

TABLECLOTH GEMACH

Beautiful Tablecloths for your simchas 352-8292

WHITE KALLAH SHOES. Proceeds go to tzedakah. Call\Text 845-200-0211

RAIN UMBRELLA GEMACH

Individual rain umbrellas for chuppas, outdoor events etc. No restocking fee. Call (no text) 216-470-9841

SHABBOS SIMCHA GEMACH

Becher, Challah deklich, Zemiros, Benchers… 845425-0498

TOY GEMACH

Keep all the children busy by your simchas with tons of lego and clicks. 845-578-6513

WE ACCEPT

clothing, shoes and household items in brand new condition. To donate or receive call 347-731-3851.

WEDDING KIT

for Machetunim to take along. 845-425-2036

WEDDING HAIR PIECES for children 3473001679

THE WEDDING KIT

All necessities for Kallah/ Chosson’s family for the wedding night. Leili Nishmas: Perel Gela Bas R’ Shloima. 845-371-2947

GOWN FOR RENT

Silver/Grey colored gown size 2-4 8455380391

Itzik

GOLD GOWN

Adorable gold gown by Dassy available to buy or rent. Toddler size 4. Call 422-5596 for more info

MAGNIFICENT GOWN

Exquisite gown for rent size 2-4. White base with mauve & blue embroidered flowers. pls call 845-596-9933

GOWN FOR SALE/RENT

Beautiful Black with color custom made gown. Size 6-8. Great price! Ready to compromise. 845-587-2762

PINK GOWNS FOR SALE

2 kids klade pink custom gowns size 6 & 10. Teen size 14-16 pink raw silk gown to sell. 845-356-1950/718-7571743

MAGNIFICENT BRIDAL GOWNS

2 Gorgeous kallah gowns, Size 6 Kleinfeld and size 10. To rent for a very affordable price! Pls call 845-492-7893

CUSTOM HALBERSTAM

Black/white mid-length dress size 8-10 for rent. For more info call 845.425.0924

LOST

Red stainless steel razor scooter in Calvert Dr area. 718-854-1371

Black camera sx740 on the Monsey Trails. 917-671-6386

Mens Longines watch, rectangular face. 845-3568935

2 car seats near Tiferes

Gedalya (black, 1 hood white stripes, 1 green circle print) 914-666-4391/ 914-241-1385

Black bugaboo with off white hood in La Familia 9/9. 845425-0162

diamond earring romaine/ edwin area 354-5124

silver pen with name Shimon 425-3069

baby off white ribbed hat with pompom 356-3074

large amount money in $20’s & $50’s. 845-596-0432/ 917-692-4852 mosbacher1@ gmail.com

Beige knit baby hat with pom pom (1+ in the family). 845 213 8727

Coral knit blanket in Evergreen, Robert Pitt, Rockland area. 9/21. 845281-8168

FOUND

small baby gold stud earring lafamilia 7/29. 4261612

Pair childrens glasses on Briarcliff before Purim. 845425-7469

Eternity ring a very long time ago. 845-352-4850 or 718607-5777

Gold Chusson Watch in one of our loaner dressers, abt.

a year ago. Pls contact Regal Furniture @ 718-853-6900

Pale grey blanket w stars found at the sock shoppe

Baby jars 356-0581

2 grey sz 8 uniform jumpers call 347-432-6669

Dark wood solid Bookshelf 914-646-3765

Furniture store in Monsey is looking for a part-time sales lady in the afternoon hours and a full-time secretary from 10:30 to 6:30 Sunday thru Friday. Please send your resume to furnitureposition@gmail. com Or Call/Text 9295157287

845.445.1111

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Monsey needs more Prestigious and Affordable Service

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FIND THE GROUP RIGHT FOR YOU.

Art-assisted Therapy

Chava Schwartz

Rachel Berger LMSW

Aqua Therapy

Miri Barasch

Dance-assisted Therapy

Chaykee Davidowitz CDI Certified Dance Instructor

DBT Therapy

Leeba Nockenofsky

MHC-LP, CASAC-T

Demartini Method®

Chany Feldberbaum

Trained Demartini Method® Facilitator, Mastery Coach

Fitness-assisted Therapy

Fitness by Tanya MS, CAI, CPT

Gottman Marriage Workshop

Shaindy Perl Certified Life and Marriage Coach

Gymnastics-assisted Therapy

Etta Halperin

Journaling Therapy

Dina Ettinger Certified CJEA instructor

Kangoo Jumping

Faigy Wasserman

Mommy and Babyassisted Group Therapy

Chava J Friedman

CET/CHT

Nutrition-assisted Therapy

Nutrition by Tanya

MS, CAI, CPT

Music-assisted Therapy

Marlon Sobol

MT- BC LCAT

Yaacov Morgenstern Guitar Instructor

Play-assisted Therapy

Zipora Gordon CIPS, BA, Educator, Publisher

Post-Covid Relief Group

Chaya Gewirtzman LCSW

Relationship and Skills

Ahuva Cherns Social Work Intern

Sand Therapy

Dini Mendlowitz

MSW

Self Defense Group

Mordechai Genuth

MS.,L.A.c, 3rd Degree black belt instructor

Social Skills Group

Pessy Adler

Founder and Director,. Project Succeed

Somatic Therapy

Chany Levine

SE Practitioner

Woodworking Group

Avrohom Blesovsky

Social Work Intern

Yoga-assisted Therapy

Shaindel Udoff CNM, MSN, RYT

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תבש תוכלה לכ לע ןחבמה לע םדמע לגרל ץינזיו קידצ חמצ הארוהל ללוכב הרותה דובכ דמעמ

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15 Widman Ct. Spring Valley, NY 10977

תוכוס דובכל ןכיורבעג עלא ךאד ןייא רעטנוא

םינימ ’ד

םיגורתא םיבלול םיסדה תוברע םינימ ’ד תדוגא ....ךיוא ואוו ןכיורבעג ערעדנא ’וכו

םירחוס ראפ ןשיט עטלייצעג ןבילבעג ךאנ :ןיוש טפור עטיב ןלעטשאב וצ

845.579.2090

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15 Widman Ct. Spring Valley, NY 10977

הנשה םגש עידוהל יננה ילצא גישהל רשפא ץראמ םירדוהמ ירד יבלול םייפויב םיעודיה לארשי הדיפקב ורחבנ רשא !!!ףלא ינמ דחא דחא 'ר םכדידי ט"חוכ תכרבב םוחנ 'ר ג"הרהב ןועמש ק"היעפ ןמגרב ל"קוצז א"בבות םילשורי

We are happy to announce that Bergman's lulovim will once again be available for purchase here in the United States. Extra special "Deri" lulovim, renowned for their beauty and hiddur, handpicked personally from among thousands by Rabbi Shimon Bergman of Yerushalayim (son of Rav Nochum Bergman zt"l)

Monsey יסנומ Airmont:

Open From Monday evening ירשת 'ג ,(Sept. 21)

Through Friday ירשת ד"י ,(Oct. 2)

A rite of passage between parent and child. This could be a moment of unforgettable stress. Or the moment that centers you together... with Sukkah Center.

We’ve prepped every piece you need, outlined simple-to-follow instructions, and packed it all up into one, easy-to-build kit.