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Recap: Don Sebastian is summoned and secluded with the old friar in a room, where the old man suddenly straightens up and reveals himself as Gonzalo, who’d come to help Sebastian escape. Gonzalo gives him instructions on how he would escape.

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o you think he’s gone away, Corporal?” asked the taller of the guards. The other guard just kept dabbing with his sleeve at the sweat that was gathering on his forehead. He didn’t particularly care if the old friar returned or not. “He’ll be back,” said the corporal. “He’s just gone out to blow off some steam. The man is mad as a bat, and he’s determined to wring a confession out of Dominguez. I could have told him he would not have an easy time of it. He won’t leave here until he does it. I’ll lay you a wager that he’ll be back. And very soon.” The guards laughed and declined to accept the wager. And indeed, not more than ten minutes later, the old friar was back, pounding the ground with his staff and snorting and muttering to himself. One of the guards went to close the gate behind him, but the old friar stamped on the ground and brandished his stick at the guard. The guard backed away and resumed his position near the entrance to the passageway. The old friar wandered about the courtyard, his back deeply bent and the cowl of his cassock hanging over his head so that he looked more like a giant brown beetle than a man. Every once in a while, he looked up at the sky and let loose such a bloodcurdling howl that the corporal and the guards shrank back into the shadows. Finally, a certain sense of serenity seemed to descend on the troubled hermit, and he began to hum tonelessly as he ambled around the courtyard. He glanced for a

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moment at the passageway from which he had emerged. Then he apparently thought better of it. Instead of returning to his prisoner, he mounted his donkey, rode out into the open and turned in the direction of the city. “What do you think now, Corporal?” asked the tall guard. “Do you think he’s coming back, or have we seen the last of this madman?” The corporal shook his head and smiled. “We really shouldn’t call him a madman, muchachos. Do you think you would be any different if you lived the life of a holy hermit and never uttered a word unless it was in the service of the Lord? He is obviously not of this world, but he is a holy man, and we must respect him. Will he come back? Absolutely! Does anyone want to lay a wager?” No one did, and minutes later, the old friar was back. He dismounted, and whistling merrily, he disappeared back into the passageway. The door closed behind him, and the guards resumed their positions. The old friar had been away for quite a while, and when he opened the door to the interrogation room, he saw that Sebastian was desperately worried. “Calm yourself, Don Sebastian,” he said. “It goes well. Now we must work quickly.” From an inside pocket, he produced a vial of a pasty substance and a handful of brittle white hairs. “Here, bend over and bring your face down here. This cream will make your skin look like aged parchment, like mine, and the hairs will stay pasted to it so that you will have a beard that resembles mine. Now some coal tar on your front teeth will make it seem that

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anything that could be construed as sheker. He would Life in the Midbar was rather idyllic. Klal Yisroel only say the absolute truth! But how was he to aclived within the Clouds of Glory. They were served complish this? After all, he mann directly from Hashem and drank water from was aware that the yetzer hara would surely jump into acthe Well of Miriam. Their clothes were washed and tion as soon as he set his goal. ironed by the clouds and never got worn out. They Nosson soon came up with a simple plan: He would lock were not bogged down by concerns or discomfort; himself in his room all day. Without coming into contact everything was taken care of for them! with people, he could certainly manage not to say any It seems only normal that Klal Yisroel worried about untruths. what awaited them in Eretz Yisroel, when natural life The next morning, he awoke early and closeted would kick in. They were concerned about separating himself in his room. Unlike from this elevated and miraculous spiritual existence his usual style, he davened alone. After all, if he were to that they had grown accustomed to during their meet another nine men or travels in the Midbar. more, he was liable to get involved in conversations conWhy, then, was Klal Yisroel held accountable for being taining even a kernel of untruth. He also didn’t go to his reluctant about accepting the gift of Eretz Yisroel? shop as he did every day. He knew how easy it was to fail at speaking only the truth when dealing with his cusNOSSON* WAS A TRUE BEN TORAH who ran a large store tomers… He didn’t even exchange a single word with his wife. in the town of LIzensk for a living. But each day as soon as he He simply opened a sefer and began to learn. Before long, his family members noticed that something had earned enough money for the day, he would close shop and make his way to the beis medrash of the Rebbe Reb Elimelech. unusual was happening. Worried, they knocked on his door. There, he would immerse himself in Torah and tefillah and No response. They heard Nosson humming to himself in learning, so they knew he was alive, but they could not figure connect to his Rebbe in the manner of a true chassid. One evening, Reb Elimelech spoke of the severity of sheker, out why they were being ignored. Hours passed and still Nosson did not respond to any of falsehood. The Rebbe said that a person who is able to guard himself from uttering even a single word containing even a their knocks. Was he okay? Perhaps he needed help! They detrace of falsehood for an entire day is surely guaranteed to be cided to open the door by force. Inside, they saw their father and husband wrapped in his tallis, calmly immersed in his a ben Olam Haba. Nosson heard what his Rebbe said and took the words to learning. “Why don’t you respond?” they asked. “Why are you locked heart. He decided then and there that he would jump on the promise. The very next day, he would make sure not to say up in your room?” 138

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“No, Reb Nosson! You didn’t fail in your nisayon. You never began your nisayon!” But Nosson said nothing. He merely put his finger to his lips to indicate that he could not speak. While they were standing there, trying to make sense of what was going on, the front door opened, and in walked a neighbor. “Can I borrow your ax?” he asked. Nosson was shocked by this breach in the elevated cocoon that he had cushioned himself in. He wanted the visitor out. Impulsively, he declared, “I don’t have an ax here. Maybe another time…” The neighbor left, and Nosson’s wife and children, who now realized that everything was okay, left as well. For the next few hours, Nosson remained in his room, alone. Finally, the sun began to set. Nosson was overcome with relief. He had managed to accomplish the unattainable! Just then, he noticed the edge of an ax poking out from under his bed. What is this doing here?! he wondered in frustration. The ax was never in his room! But today, its very existence doomed him. In tears, he ran to Reb Elimelech and repeated the events of the day. “Rebbe! I didn’t manage to withstand the nisayon! I failed…” Reb Elimelech smiled and calmed his chassid. “No, Reb Nosson! You didn’t fail in your nisayon. You never began your nisayon! This isn’t what Hashem wants from you, and this isn’t the way to attain Olam Haba. Hashem does not want you to sit secluded in your room, learning all day, and refraining from sheker. That’s no big deal! What Hashem wants from us Yidden is to mingle with others, go about our business, and still not tell any falsehood — that’s the way to Olam Haba!” *Not his real name. * * * * * In our lives, too, our tafkid is to live among others, along with the materialism and all it entails, and elevate it to a spiritual level. We are meant to go about our daily lives, doing whatever the world demands of us, and still withstand the challenges that come our way. That is how we can fulfill ratzon Hashem. The generation of the Midbar was being taught this same message, says Reb Yosef Leib Nendik, Mashgiach of Yeshivas Radin. True, in the Midbar, they were surrounded by open hashgachah and living on an elevated plane. That is why they wanted to check out Eretz Yisroel — to make sure they would be able to continue to live a spiritual existence, just as they had during their travels. But this was a mistake. Our Creator would not have created us as physical beings if all He desired was for us to live in pure spirituality. He specifically created us as mortal humans, hoping we would push above our physicality and elevate ourselves to a mode of ruchnius through it. That was a goal that could be accomplished only in Eretz Yisroel — and not in the Midbar. Thus, the Yidden’s request to send Meraglim was lacking simply because they did not understand this. Adapted from the teachings of Rav Mordechai Freundlich, zt”l.

Did You Know? The day that the Meraglim passed away — 7 Elul, or 17 Elul according to other opinions — is observed as a voluntary fast day by tzaddikim. It is marked as a sad day because even though the Meraglim ostensibly did teshuvah, it was not accepted Above.

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Governor Kathy Hochul had good news last week for lowincome families with overdue utility bills: She promised that $567 million in state aid is on its way to be issued to qualified New York residents as a one-time credit by mid-summer. The program will leverage $250 million in funding from the state’s 2023 enacted budget to help those currently enrolled in the state’s Energy Affordability Program, or who enroll in the program by December 31. Hochul hailed it as a major step to help vulnerable New Yorkers. “It’s unacceptable that far too many New Yorkers are at risk of having their lights shut off for failure to pay their utility bills due to financial problems caused by the pandemic,” said the governor. More than 327,000 households in New York are expected to benefit from the program, which will also include an estimated $100 million in funding from the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. “The pandemic placed many families in insecure financial situations, forcing so many low- to no-income families to make painful decisions about whether to pay their utility bills or put food in their children’s stomachs,” said Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. “Today’s announcement will provide low-income customers with the electric and gas arrears relief they need to help get them back on their feet.” For more information about the Energy Affordability Program, contact the Energy Affordability Team at 1-866-3051915.

The accidental deaths of multiple infants have prompted a somber warning, advising parents and caregivers never to allow their babies to sleep on anything other than a firm, flat surface. A June 14th statement issued by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission noted that it was investigating several infant deaths associated with Fisher-Price and Kids2 baby rockers. The CPSC said that it will “aggressively enforce” a new rule going into effect on June 23 that will mandate that infant sleeping products have an incline of ten degrees or less, a standard already in effect for cribs, bassinets and play yards. The agency also reminded parents and caregivers to remove blankets, pillows and other items from any baby sleep areas and urged them never to leave infants in rockers, gliders, soothers or swings without proper safety restraints and supervision. Another statement released by the CPSC on the same day reported that it has received reports of thirteen infants who died in Fisher-Price rockers over the past three years. CPSC commissioner Richard Trumka noted that a previous recall issued in 2019 for Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play seats involved “a staggering number of infant deaths.” Trumka blasted the federal gag rule that blocks the agency from issuing any warnings without receiving permission from the product’s maker, noting that the law created a two-month delay in releasing the most recent infant safety statement. “Congress must immediately repeal the gag rule,” wrote Trumka. “If CPSC cannot issue timely warnings, dangers will remain hidden in people’s homes.” Fisher-Price has sold more than 17 million rockers since the 1990s, reported NPR. According to the company, the deaths involved its Infantto-Toddler Rockers and Newborn-toToddler Rockers. Another reported death involved a Kids2 Bright Starts Disney Baby Minnie Mouse Starts and Smile Infant to Toddler Rocker. Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal called on both companies to recall the products in question, referring to them as “deadly rockers.” “With more than a dozen infant deaths linked to these dangerous products, it is clear they should be swiftly removed from the market and unsuspecting families’ homes,” tweeted Blumenthal.

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Investigation Underway as Sanzer Shul Defaced With Swastikas The tranquility of Shabbos was shattered last week at the Sanzer shul on Suzanne Drive, when eight swastikas were discovered in various locations throughout the building. The incident at Congregation Shefa Chaim was reported to Chaverim on Sunday morning, who contacted the Town of Ramapo Police Department. Police officers and members of the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation came to the shul and launched an investigation, taking photographs of the swastikas which were drawn in several places including the coatroom, on a door and underneath a coffee area. A piece of mail on a desk in the shul bore both a swastika and the words “Hail Hitler” [sic]. Chaverim volunteers have been following up on leads and reviewing surveillance footage of the building. “Security cameras are extremely important, especially in public places,” Chaverim coordinator Yossi Margaretten told The Monsey View. “Time and time again, we have seen that cameras are an effective crime-deterrent and can help police solve crimes.”

Catalytic Converter Thieves Nabbed in Chestnut Ridge Three men were arrested last week after raiding a local bus depot and attempting to steal catalytic converters from parked school buses. The Town of Ramapo Police Department said that it received a call in the pre-dawn hours of June 16 regarding a suspicious vehicle parked on Red Schoolhouse Road in Chestnut Ridge. Police found evidence at the scene that unknown individuals were in the midst of stealing catalytic converters from buses parked at the Chestnut Ridge Transportation Facility located near the New Jersey border. A perimeter search of the area turned up three suspects who were identified as 23-year-old Daniel Martinez and 22-year-old Christian Peralta, both of Yonkers; and 21-yearold Alberto Rodriguez of the Bronx, according to New City Patch. Police said that the trio had already removed catalytic converters from five buses and were in the process of cutting the mechanism — which is often made out of precious metals and has a high black market value — from a sixth bus. All three men were charged with auto stripping in the first degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, grand larceny in the third degree, and criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree, which are all felonies, as well as misdemeanor charges of conspiracy in the fifth degree and possession of burglar’s tools. The men were also charged with trespassing, as a violation, and after being arraigned in village court, were released on their own recognizance pending a future court date. Assisting the Ramapo Police Department in their search and apprehension of the suspects were the Ramapo Police K9 Unit, Rockland County Sheriff’s Department, Montvale Police Department, Park Ridge Police Department, Woodcliff Lake Police Department and the New York State Police. 148

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C H A P T E R 15 RECAP: Things are getting progressively worse for Lenny Bergman. Rabbi Ginzburg happily tells Izzy that Zach has changed his mind and is willing to go to Poland. But Chaim Simcha looks ill and it doesn’t look like he is up to traveling.

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ow you doing? Rise and shine!” Chaim Simcha sat up in bed and blearily opened an eye. Izzy stood over him like some sort of overly cheerful drill sergeant, a grim pleasantness forcing itself into the room with him. Chaim Simcha squeezed his eye again as the light assaulted him. “Bleargh,” he groaned, coughing into his sleeve. “I’m really not feeling well. Got a fever of…” he stopped, trying to remember. “101.3,” Izzy supplied. “I spoke to Chana. She told me you tried to go to shul this morning.” “I’ve got to daven,” Chaim Simcha protested, rubbing his forehead with a grimace. “Yeah, well, everything is nidche for pikuach nefesh.” “Izzy, I’ve got a virus.” Chaim Simcha

scowled. “I’m not dying.” “I’m not talking about the virus,” Izzy answered wryly. “Chana was not happy that you’re pushing yourself so hard.” “Ha-ha.” Chaim Simcha coughed again, a nasty hacking that left him feeling lightheaded. This was the wrong time to be sick. No matter how many times he repeated gam zu l’tovah, it didn’t make him feel any better. He was barely learning anything, all his shul work had ground to a halt, and to top it all off, he should have booked tickets to Poland yesterday. That could be a big problem, too. Zach Ganz had been behaving a bit erratically. If Chaim Simcha kept him waiting too long, the politician might change his mind again and decide not to go. This, too, was ratzon Hashem. But it was hard to remember that sometimes. “You want to open those eyes, maybe?” Izzy continued. “I brought you some-

thing.” Chaim Simcha cracked his eyes open warily. Izzy held a brown paper bag before him like he was presenting the crown jewels. Chaim Simcha took it gingerly and peeked inside, then looked up with raised eyebrows. “A pizza bagel?” “That’s what I eat when I’m feeling sick,” Izzy said. “Gets me back on my feet in no time.” Chaim Simcha chuckled. “That can’t be scientific.” “Oh, sure. The cheese is a powerful anti-viral. Didn’t you know? Viruses are lactose-intolerant.” “I see.” Chaim Simcha was genuinely smiling now. Then his chest tightened and he coughed heavily. “Gevalt!” he muttered. A thought struck, and he looked at his brother curiously. “What do you mean, it gets you back on your feet? You’re never sick!” “Ki’mat never,” Izzy agreed. He pointed to the paper bag. “Obviously, it works.” “I can’t argue with that,” Chaim Simcha said, rolling his eyes. “You bring any coffee along with this miracle drug?” Izzy gave him an apologetic shrug. “Confiscated by the border patrol. Chana says you’re on a diet. It was all I could do to get you the pizza bagel.” “I’d have thought she’d be more meikel while I’m sick.” “She said this was being meikel. She was gonna make you soup.” “And?” Chaim Simcha asked, imagining a piping hot bowl of something delicious. “She makes incredible soups.” “Agreed,” Izzy said decisively. “But sick guys need carbs. And cheese. And sauce. That’s the Ginzburg way.” “That’s the Izzy way,” Chaim Simcha corrected. He took the pizza bagel from the bag. “Thanks. I’d better go wash.” He stood up, every muscle in his body complaining. He was also cold from the fever. It was time to load up on ibuprofen again. He hobbled to the door, shivering. He’d been hoping this would be quick, some sort of 24-hour flu. Or at least something he could manage while he flew to Poland. But he had to admit the truth: There was no way he was going to Poland anytime soon. “Izzy, do me a favor and call Zach,”

Chaim Simcha said. He sighed. “Let “We need to seize the opportunihim know there’s going to be a delay. ty,” Chaim Simcha said simply. Then I can’t fly out of the country like this.” he smiled grimly. “The Satan’s re“Aha!” Izzy said happily. “It’s about ally working overtime on this one, no? time.” Zach must be a special neshamah. But “Whazzat?” you’re right, I can’t go. Nothing I can “You think we don’t know you can’t do.” fly to Poland when you’re this sick? They looked at each other in silence You’d have to be crazy to do it! I was for a few moments. Then Izzy asked, really worried, though, the way you “Does it have to be you?” were going on about it. Chana, too. We “What?” were gonna barricade you inside if you “I mean, you’re clearly the best guy tried. I’m glad you finally came to your senses.” “YOU THINK WE DON’T KNOW “It’s not YOU CAN’T FLY TO POLAND a joke, Izzy.” Chaim Simcha WHEN YOU’RE THIS SICK? YOU’D was getting anHAVE TO BE CRAZY TO DO IT!” noyed. “Every day we wait is another day Zach might have second thoughts. for the job,” Izzy continued, suddenly Then we’re right back where we start- more animated. “But say he went with ed.” He hacked another cough into his another frum guy. That could still be elbow. good. They’d still visit the kevarim and This was not good. He needed to go shuls and whatever, and he’d have wash, and then get right back under someone to talk to. That could work.” his covers. He could barely stand up Chaim Simcha considered. “I supnow, he was shivering so badly. pose. Do you know someone who can Izzy took a blanket and draped it drop everything to fly off to Poland in around Chaim Simcha’s shoulders. “So a few days?” don’t go with him. Zach can go by himIzzy shrugged. “I guess I can do it…” self. He’s a big political guy, he must know how to make his way around for* * * * * eign countries.” Chaim Simcha clutched the blanket Where had that come from? tightly. “Thanks.” He gave his brother Izzy didn’t think of himself as an a dark look as he wrapped the blan- impulsive kind of guy. He had been, ket tighter, feeling its warmth begin when he was younger, but those days to calm him. “I don’t think Zach will were long gone. Back then, spontaneity want to go alone. He’s very vulner- had been the seasoning of life. Now he able right now; he could use a friend. preferred his meals a bit more bland. Besides, he seems to want a kesher Maybe it was the responsibility. He with ruchnius right now. A trip to the didn’t have a wife or children, but he old country, mekomos kedoshim, a real had a job, bills, a commitment to ToShabbos experience back where it rah. Last-second decisions just seemed all began, that could be just what he too much of a hassle these days to be needs. And it’ll be Chanukah, too.” He any fun. He was essentially comfortclosed his eyes again and tried to suck able in life, if perhaps a little lonely. He a little more warmth from the blanket. didn’t need the stress of sudden shifts. “This could be his best chance of comSo what, exactly, had possessed him ing back to Yiddishkeit.” when he’d offered to fly down to Po“Can’t he, I dunno, hang out with land? The work arrangements alone you after Poland?” Izzy fretted. “You’re would be crazy. He had vacation time not going, not for at least a week any- stored up, but there would be so much way. He could fly there for a few days to do before he left. And the mountain or a week, and you’d be better when he of things waiting for him after he got gets back. It’s not perfect, but it’s some- back? No, sir, not for him. So why had he done it? thing.” June 22, 2022

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Didn’t matter. It was done. Focus on the positive. This would be the trip of a lifetime, if he allowed it. Zach had been happy with the change of plans. In fact, Izzy thought Zach might have seemed a little pleased at the change. Izzy’s brother was a tzaddik and a gaon, no question. But maybe Zach thought him a little too intense to hang out with for a week straight in a foreign city. Izzy wasn’t exactly the vacation sort either. He hadn’t gone anywhere just to enjoy himself in ages. So this visit to Poland would be a first, and he was pretty excited. They’d hit Lodz, find the Rebbe’s old house, take some pictures for Chaim Simcha. Izzy had heard it was occupied by a non-Jewish family, but they apparently allowed visitors to tour the place for a small fee. Then there was the old shul. It would be nice to see how the original Lodz shtiebel compared to the new one. With Zach on board, Izzy was looking for tickets. But he was also working feverishly at the office, trying to get through as much as he could before leaving. There were deadlines to meet, things to hand it. It all had to happen now. Plus, he still had to tell his boss he was leaving. “Mr. Borden?” he called. Kenneth Borden Jr. was a senior member of the firm Izzy worked for. He was Izzy’s immediate superior, a brilliant attorney and a decent enough guy, if a bit condescending at times. That was hardly his fault, Izzy privately admitted. Kenneth Borden Sr. had built the firm from the ground up, but his son grew up in wealth and circumstance. A silverspoon complex probably came with the territory. “What’s up, Izzy?” Mr. Borden asked. “Sorry to bother you,” Izzy began. “I just wanted to let you know I’ll be out of town next week.” Kenny glanced at him sharply. “What for?” “There’s a… family artifact in Poland. From before the war. I’ll be making arrangements to get it over here.” He gestured to his computer screen. “I was just about to email you a formal notification, but I saw you walking by and figured I’ll mention it in person.” Kenny frowned. “You’re flying all the way to Poland for this? They can’t just ship it to you?” “No, sir. The Polish want an in-person ID.” Technically, it wasn’t Izzy’s ID they wanted, but that would take way too long to explain, Izzy thought. And it wasn’t Mr. Borden’s business, anyway, as long as he gave proper notice. Kenny was still frowning, though. “How long do you plan to be gone?” “A week. Maybe a little less.” With the exception of holidays, Izzy hadn’t taken a single vacation day yet, so he certainly had this coming to him. Mr. Borden should have clapped him on the shoulder, assured him that he would be missed, and wished him a safe trip. Instead, with a patently false look of sympathy, Kenny stuffed his hands in his pockets and said, “Well, that’s not really going to work for us. We just got a new case in, and I really can’t let you go right now. Sorry. I hope you haven’t booked a ticket yet…” TO BE CONTINUED...

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some are missing.” Gonzalo put a few final touches on Sebastian’s face and then stepped back to survey his handiwork. “Not bad,” he said as he thrust his staff into Sebastian’s hand. “Now bend yourself over as if you have the largest hunchback, scrunch up your face into the most contorted grimace you can manage, and stamp on the ground with my staff.” Sebastian contorted his body and his face as Gonzalo had instructed. He took the staff in his hand, pawed at the ground and produced a few gargling, gurgling grunts followed by a hacking cough. Gonzalo clapped his hands. “Excellent! Now here are my final instructions. Do exactly as I say.” A short while later, the door to the passageway opened again, and the old friar emerged into the courtyard. He was obviously in a foul mood. He rampaged around the courtyard a few times, and then he banged on the gate with his staff. One of the guards came running to open it. The old friar bent his head, snarled and turned away. He mounted his donkey, rode out of the gate and turned once again toward the city. Moments later, he disappeared around the bend in the road. “Hey, Corporal,” said the tall guard. “How many times is the old bat — oh, excuse me, I mean the old holy man — how many times is he going to pull this silliness? You think he’s coming back?” The corporal laughed. “Of course he’s coming back. In fact, I think he’s making headway with Dominguez. Did you notice that this time he didn’t seem quite as agitated as before?” The tall guard scratched his head. “He still ran around with his staff like a madman and made those crazy noises, didn’t he?” “That he did. But the fire of holy indignation wasn’t raging like before. He seemed a little nervous but not screaming angry. I think he senses he’s close to a breakthrough, so he’s not so angry anymore. But he’s nervous.” The tall guard shrugged. “We’ll find out soon enough. If he stays on schedule, he should be coming back around now.” But five more minutes passed, and then ten more, and still, there was no sign of the old friar. The corporal left the guards stationed at the door to the passageway and walked down the road until he turned the bend. The road and a patchwork of smaller byways stretched before him down the hillside. As far as the eye could see, there was no sign of the friar or his donkey. The corporal spun around and ran back to the monastery. “Something’s wrong, muchachos,” he shouted. He dashed for the door to the passageway that led to the interrogation room, the two guards hard on his heels. They burst into the room, and for a moment, they thought it was empty. Then they heard a muffled moan coming from behind the table. The old friar lay on the floor in his undergarments, his hands and arms tied behind him with a pair of shirtsleeves. His feet were tied together with strips of dirty cloth that might once have been part of a shirtfront. A towel was stuffed into his mouth and secured in place by another dirty strip of cloth. There was an angry red bruise on his forehead, and an angrier red fury in his eyes. “Quick, untie him,” shouted the corporal. The tall guard produced a sharp dagger, slit the old friar’s bonds and

“THE MAN IS MAD AS A BAT, AND HE’S DETERMINED TO WRING A CONFESSION OUT OF DOMINGUEZ.”

“NOW BEND YOURSELF OVER AS IF YOU HAVE THE LARGEST HUNCHBACK, SCRUNCH UP YOUR FACE INTO THE MOST CONTORTED GRIMACE YOU CAN MANAGE, AND STAMP ON THE GROUND WITH MY STAFF.”

helped him to his feet. The old friar immediately grabbed the earthenware jug from the table and hurled it at the wall, where it shattered into a thousand pieces. A large stain of water ran down the wall. Screaming with fury, the old friar grabbed the edge of the table and flung it over. “Calm yourself, Good Father,” said the corporal. “He will not get far. We will capture him and give him back to you. But this time we will stay in the room. We could have avoided all this if you had let us stay in the room.” The old friar glared at the corporal and made a motion indicating that he wanted some clothes. “We will get you some clothes,” said the corporal, “as soon as we recapture the prisoner. There is not a single moment to waste. Just stay here, Father Miguel. We will be back shortly, and we will take care of you.” The corporal and the two guards mounted horses and set out in the direction of the city. There were hardly any people in the open because of the blazing heat, and the few that were outside had seen nothing. After a half-hour of fruitless searching, they returned to the monastery to sound the alarm. The Inquisition would mount a nationwide search. The prisoner would not escape. As they rode back to the monastery, the tall guard had a thought. “What do you think happened, Corporal?” he said. “It’s so simple that any fool can see,” said the corporal. “Dominguez knocked down the good father, stole his cassock and his staff and rode away on his donkey. What is so hard to figure out?” “I don’t think it’s so simple, Corporal,” said the tall guard. “Did you notice that Dominguez had sprouted a scraggly white beard, just like Father Miguel’s?” “No, I didn’t notice,” said the corporal. “How about you?” he said to the other guard, who responded with a blank stare and an indifferent shrug. The corporal looked at him through narrowed eyes. “Are you sure?” “I am,” said the tall guard. “He was bent over and the cowl hung over his head, but I could see part of his chin. There were white hairs on it, just like Father Miguel’s whiskers.” “How would Dominguez manage that on his own? I mean, he could overpower the old friar and steal his cassock and staff, but where would he get a white beard? Do you think Father Miguel had a hand in this?” “It looks like it,” said the tall guard. “Impossible! Why would he do such a thing?” “Why don’t we ask him?” said the tall guard. “Fine,” said the corporal. “You go check on him, while I go tell the warden what has happened.” 164

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AFTER A HALFHOUR OF FRUITLESS SEARCHING, THEY RETURNED TO THE MONASTERY TO SOUND THE ALARM. THE INQUISITION WOULD MOUNT A NATIONWIDE SEARCH. THE PRISONER WOULD NOT ESCAPE. “He’s going to bite your head off.” “I know.” But when the tall guard returned to the interrogation room, the old friar was gone. Within minutes, the warden and the corporal arrived with a large contingent of guards. ”Mount a search,” the warden shouted to the guard. “A few of you men go upstairs and see if the friars saw him. For Heaven’s sake, how far could he have gotten in his undergarments?” “With your permission, captain,” said the corporal, “I would like to take a few men and search outside the monastery.” “Outside? In his undergarments?” “The man is mad, captain. I wouldn’t put anything past him.” “Very well, Diego,” said the warden. “Ride around and see what you can find, but try not to be such a fool this time.” “Yes, captain,” said the corporal. He signaled to the tall guard and to two others, and they went to get the horses. Once again, the corporal and his men scoured the mountainside, but there was no sign of the old friar. It was already late in the afternoon, and the worst of the heat had passed. More people had emerged from the shelter of their homes and were going about their business, but no one had seen a sign of the old friar. To be continued…

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COME HAVE SOME COLD CUTS B Y:

RIVK Y FRIEDMAN

Cold cuts are so versatile and so easy to use. You can add them to a salad or a sandwich, and they’re the perfect meat for easy and refreshing summer dinners and barbecues.

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COLD CUT SAL AD I’m pretty sure this is the best salad ever because it tastes exactly like a cold cut sandwich (even better!), minus the bread. Plus, it’s cold and refreshing — the perfect salad for a summertime dinner. INGREDIENTS

12 12 1½ 1 1 1 1 1

thick slices salami, chopped or cut into sticks thick slices turkey roll, chopped or cut into sticks cups chickpeas small red onion, sliced in rings box cherry tomatoes (8 oz.) pkg. romaine lettuce (8 oz.) pkg. purple cabbage hot pepper, sliced (optional)

O REG A N O D RES S IN G

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cloves garlic cubes T. dried oregano, plus 2 pinches, divided tsp. kosher salt pinches black pepper T. lemon juice, or juice of 1 lemon cup red wine vinegar cup olive oil

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PA S T R A M I SANDWICH When I think of the perfect pastrami sandwich, a specific one comes to mind: the one sold by Gottlieb’s kosher delicatessen in Williamsburg. I tried recreating their famous sandwich so you could all get a taste, and I think I nailed it! INGREDIENTS

4 2 4 6-8 2

T. oil onions, sliced cloves garlic, minced slices pastrami slices rye bread or one club bread/ baguette Garlic mayo (recipe two pages away)

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:

Sliced tomatoes Coleslaw Mustard DIREC T IO NS

1. Begin by sautéing the onions. Add the oil to a large pot on high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onions and garlic and turn the flame to low. Let the onions and garlic cook for around 30 to 45 minutes. (The key to achieving perfectly browned caramelized onions is letting the onions cook low and slow — low flame, slow cooking. Patience is key. Remember to stir every 5 to 10 minutes.) 2. While the onions cook, prepare the pastrami. In a grill pan preheated on high heat, add the pastrami slices and sear them for about 30 seconds to one minute on each side. Remove the slices from the pan. 3. Once the onions are done, it’s time to stack the sandwich. Spread garlic mayo on the insides of the bread or baguette. Next, add sautéed onions and any add-ons you choose, and then the pastrami. 4. Close the sandwich, cut it in half, and enjoy!

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COLD CUT SANDWICH The trick to a non-soggy sandwich is to add the veggies right before you’re ready to eat. Also, toasting the bread will elevate the taste and texture. INGREDIENTS

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slices rye or sourdough bread, or 1 wrap T. sriracha mayo (recipe on next page) T. mayo lb. mixed cold cuts, such as turkey roll, Mexican turkey breast, or pastrami plum tomatoes, sliced cups shredded lettuce red onion, thinly sliced

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G A R L I C M AY O Double this recipe. You can never have enough! INGREDIENTS

1 ½ ½ 1

cup mayo tsp. chili powder tsp. ground cumin clove garlic, minced Salt and black pepper, to taste

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In a bowl, mix together the mayo, chili powder, cumin and garlic. Add a little salt and pepper to taste, and mix again.

SRIR ACHA M AY O Definitely spicy, and definitely the kick your sandwich needs! INGREDIENTS

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clove garlic, finely minced cup mayonnaise T. sriracha T. fresh lemon juice Salt

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In a bowl, mix together the garlic, mayonnaise, sriracha and lemon juice. Add salt to taste.

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STARTING OUR DAY WITH BLESSING

BY: T. GESTETNER

A YID

once entered the room of Reb Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev while the Rebbe was reciting Birchos Hashachar, and he was surprised to find the Rebbe dancing joyously. The day has yet to begin, the Yid thought to himself, and already the Berditchever is so happy? He hasn’t yet accomplished anything! The Berditchever soon explained: “As I said the bracha ‘Shelo asani goy,’ I realized how fortunate I am to be a Yid. The very fact that I am obligated to recite this bracha tells me that things could have been different, and I thank Hashem for creating me this way!” In fact, each of the brachos we recite upon awakening has the capacity to envelop us in true joy. While asleep, we surrender our faculties to the Borei Olam, and as soon as awaken, we are once again blessed with the miracles of our existence: wisdom, freedom, sight, clothes, energy and more. How can we not praise our Creator? A new day has begun! New chances and new opportunities abound. Come, let’s take advantage…

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Chazal established Birchos Hashachar so that every day, before we take pleasure in the abundance of good around us, we remember to thank Hashem, the Source of all of our blessings.

Hanosen Lasechvi Vinah

The Birchos Hashachar were at first established to recite as the events of our day unfold. For example, as we’d hear the rooster crow at daybreak, we would say, “Hanosen lasechvi vinah.” When we would open our eyes, we would say, “Pokei’ach ivrim,” and when we would get dressed, we would say, “Malbish arumim.” The chachamim, however, determined that we should recite them all at once in order to make it easier to remove all outside thoughts. This gives us the ability to focus and say the brachos with the kedusha inherent in a special time and place for tefillah.

The word “sechvi” can be translated either as rooster or as human heart. The rooster has the understanding to differentiate between day and night; likewise, Hakadosh Baruch Hu has granted the heart of a person the ability to make this demarcation as well. In Jewish terminology, day and night symbolize the difference between good and bad, emes and sheker, life and death. We thank Hashem for giving us, as Yidden, the understanding to differentiate between what is right and what is wrong. This bracha also has an encouraging message for us. The rooster crows at the time of alos hashachar, when it is “bein yom u’vein laylah” and still pitch-black outside. Remarkably, it has the sense to foresee the break of dawn. Sometimes a person may feel life getting more difficult and darker, yet like the rooster, even at the darkest of night, we know that a new day is coming. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

Shelo Asani Goy Reb Baruch Ber of Kaminetz used to say that when he said this bracha every morning, joy would fill his heart. “I don’t have the primitive non-Jew in mind, or the simple peasants, but rather the professors and philosophers among them.” We aren’t thanking Hashem for elevating us above the simple street cleaners and lowlifes, but for making us greater than even the influential, powerful businessmen and leaders. 190

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the shoe. “I’ll give you a size eleven, then,” he says. But this service defeats the purpose! Shoes wrongly sized will not be wearable. Similarly, each of us was given that which is good for us. “She’asani kirtzono” is an affirmation that I have everything I need, and need everything I have.

Pokei’ach Ivrim

The advantage of the Yid over the non-Jew is not just that we are occupied with the Torah and mitzvos, but that we are an entirely higher creation. The advantage of the simplest Yid is greater than the most important non-Jew. This bracha reminds us that our very essence is greater than the rest of humanity.

Shelo Asani Aved Being a slave means unimaginable angst. Imagine laboring day and night, subject and subservient to every whim of a master, without the freedom to do as we wish. When saying this bracha, we also have in mind that Hakadosh Baruch Hu redeemed us from slavery in Mitzrayim. Thank You, Hashem, that we are free and not enslaved, and that we were freed from our former bondage.

She’asani Kirtzono Coming after the bracha of “Shelo asani ishah,” it seem as if the woman is second-best. However, that is not at all what the bracha connotes! Rav Wolbe draws a parallel to the words of Kaddish. We say in Kaddish, “B’alma di bera kiruseh — this world that was created according to His ratzon.” Hakadosh Baruch Hu created the world in order to do good, to nurture and sustain all of creation. Similarly, the woman imitates this middah of Hashem, doing chesed, giving and nurturing — and accomplishing the purpose of creation. She’asani kirtzono is stated in singular form. To understand the reason for this, imagine the following scenario: A person enters a shoe store. The salesperson asks what size he is, and the customer replies, “Seven.” The salesperson then decides to be kind and add a couple of inches to 192

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Thank You, Hashem, for opening our eyes, which were like those of a blind person while we were asleep. Now that we have awoken, we can see! Simply put, we must stop and reflect on the tremendous gift of sight. Interestingly, sight is the only one of the five senses mentioned in Birchos Hashachar. Unlike the other senses, sight is not limited to close proximity. What’s more, sight can take in hundreds of details in a split second, with the brain processing all of it. The Midrash Rabbah in Bereishis (53:14) says: “Hakol b’cheskas sumin ad she’Hakadosh Baruch Hu ma’ir es einayhem.” The Sfas Emes offers a fascinating explanation of this Chazal: We need to recognize that the world around us has everything we need in order to live our lives fully; we just need Hakadosh Baruch Hu to open our eyes so we can recognize that! In this bracha, we also ask Hashem to open our eyes to Torah and wisdom so we are able to view and grasp even that which is difficult to understand.

Malbish Arumim From shirts to stockings, sweaters to shoes, we thank Hashem for clothing our bodies and protecting us from the freezing cold and boiling heat. The gift of garments was bestowed upon Adam and Chava when they left Gan Eden. When Adam and Chava ate from the Eitz Hadaas, they gave in to their desire of the moment, forgetting that they had the ability to choose. Dressing in clothes serves as a reminder that we are above animals who are naked; we are the only creature with bechirah, the ability to choose! This idea is the basis of tznius. We are higher; we are greater than animals. Non-Jews were given free choice, too, but when they do not realize that they are above the level of animals, they allow themselves to stoop to animalistic cravings, and that is often apparent in their choice of clothing. Hakadosh Baruch Hu, in His kindness, prepared the

clothes for Adam and Chava Himself. Hashem did not just point us in the direction of the sheep; instead, He taught us that with the wool of the sheep or the cotton from the plant, we can create threads and fabrics and sew beautiful garments that will allow us to feel respectable and elevated.

Matir Assurim The simple translation of this bracha thanks Hashem for freeing those who are imprisoned. The Beis Yosef points out that we recite it every morning for we appreciate our renewed ability to move our limbs freely. When we are asleep, we are confined to one place, similar to a prisoner, but upon awakening, we can sit up and stretch our bones. The Olas Tamid adds that with this bracha, we also thank Hashem for redeeming us from the personal stresses and concerns that occupy our hearts and minds, which essentially turn us into prisoners. Hashem provides us with long-awaited yeshuos, leaving us with menuchas hanefesh and the ability to function properly and serve Hashem well. During a few moments of tranquility when we start our day, we can take a moment to ponder this and relieve our burdened hearts and minds.

Zokeif Kefufim Man was created different from all other creatures. Animals crawl on all fours, but man stands upright on two legs. The reason for this is that each creature is drawn to its source. Animals turn toward the earth from where they were born, and man, who has a neshamah carved from under the Kisei Hakavod, reaches for his Source. It is a pull that defies gravity, the pull of the neshamah yearning upward. Rabbeinu Tam says that while the animal is drawn to artziyus, earthliness, we stand upright, demonstrating that our neshamah and mind are dominant over our bodies. When our spirituality rules over our earthliness, we prove that we are above animals. On another note, after we lie supine on a bed, Hakadosh Baruch Hu enables us to stand upright upon awakening. On a deeper level, we are given the strength to stand up for what we feel is important. Additionally, in Olam Hazeh, there are many troubles that push us down, yet Hashem constantly lifts us up again, helping us rise above our burdens.

Roka Ha’aretz al Hamayim Before Hashem created the world, it was “sohu vavohu” (Bereishis 1:2). The entire planet was filled with water. Hashem created the land, raising it above the water, and until today the land rests “al pnei hamayim.” If you’ve ever watched the rushing water at the shore194

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line, you may have wondered in awe: What keeps the water from spilling over onto the dry land? It is simply that Hashem commanded the water exactly where to stop its flow, and indeed, it does not move beyond its boundaries. Every moment that the water restrains itself from gushing onto the land, it is fulfilling ratzon Hashem. Water exudes tranquility, relaxation and happiness. These same feelings can be acquired through doing ratzon Hashem. From time to time, Hashem sends an earthquake to shake the world. It is meant to serve as a wake-up call. Let us not take for granted that we have a beautifully mapped-out world, and pay attention to the nissim that Hashem performs each and every day.

Hameichin Mitzadei Gaver With this bracha, we thank Hashem for making our footsteps stable. Our legs are created with the ability to move and to help us move about. They have ligaments, tendons, muscles and joints that allow us to run, jump and turn in any direction we choose. Moreover, our legs can hold up our entire body. Additionally, “Hameichin mitzadei gaver” signifies that Hashem has prepared our path. All that happens in our lives has been preplanned by Hashem. A person cannot move his finger if it was not preordained so by Hakadosh Baruch Hu, and our every step is directed by hashgacha pratis. This bracha expresses our gratitude for our flexible, agile legs, and it strengthens our emunah that Hashem has a Master plan for us and is here to carry us through any situation in life.

She’asah Li Kal Tzarki When Hashem created the world, man was created last. In His great kindness, Hashem brought man to this world only after ensuring that all of his needs were already prepared for him. This bracha also refers to shoes. Shoes allow a person to get around and take care of all his needs. When we use animal leather to create our shoes, we demonstrate that the purpose of their creation is to serve our needs. Every shoe molds itself to the unique shape of a person’s foot. So, too, Hakadosh Baruch Hu gives each person everything that he specifically needs — the tools and the challenges — in order to accomplish his tafkid in life. This bracha is in singular, for each person should recognize that, in addition to having all of his needs met, he is also given custom-made challenges that will bring out his best and give him the opportunity to rise. Thank You, Hashem, for caring for all of our needs and showering us with so much good. With “She’asah li kol tzorki,” we strengthen our emunah, believing beyond doubt that Hashem will continue to provide us with everything that we need.

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mim,” we already acknowledged all of our clothes. Why do we need another bracha specifically for our belt? The belt is a spiritual garment. It is a garment of tznius, to help us triumph over our yetzer hara. The Gemara explains that the yetzer hara attempts to overpower the Yid every day. It takes a tremendous amount of strength to be oneself misgaber, and Hakadosh Baruch Hu helps us accomplish that. Hashem also girds us with strength to overcome the challenges that come our way. Even after recognizing in the last bracha that nisyonos are for our good, we acknowledge that we would not be able to surmount them without Heaven-sent strength.

Oter Yisroel B’sifarah This bracha defines our relationship with Hakadosh Baruch Hu. It is recited after a man puts on his hat. More than just an article of clothing, the hat symbolizes our deep connection to Hashem. The hat is worn on the head since the Kavod haShechinah rests on the head. The Gemara says that Hakadosh Baruch Hu dons tefillin every day — tefillin in which is written the praise of Klal Yisroel. Analogously, the tefillin that we Yidden wear contain the praise of Hakadosh Baruch Hu. This is why we say in Shir HaKavod, “Pe’eiro alay u’fe’eiri alav.” Hashem is proud of us, and we are proud to be His. Wearing tefillin and reciting this bracha provide an oppor-

tunity for man to connect with Hakadosh Baruch Hu every single day. We praise Hashem for being proud of us. He chose us, wants us, is happy with us — He is our loving Father! Hashem crowns Klal Yisroel with glory, and we should be worthy of our crown!

Hanosein Laya’ef Ko’ach We praise Hashem first thing in the morning for the miraculous gift of ko’ach. Every day, we go through many exhausting experiences that are physically tiring or emotionally draining. And every night, we have the opportunity to refresh ourselves through sleep. Our bodies heal, our brains store millions of details processed that day, and our emotions settle in their place. We wake up rejuvenated. Rav Dessler explained that Hashem gives ko’ach to one who tires himself and dedicates his life for Hashem. We get doses of energy to match our undertakings and efforts. However, cautioned the Beis Aharon, we are given a daily bundle of energy, enough to handle that particular day. If we choose to rush the future and carry worries and burdens that are not yet applicable, we will feel exhausted and depleted from the stress. Taking life one day at a time will ensure that we remain well within our daily quota of energy. Tomorrow is a new day, filled with new opportunities, and new kochos to match.

With our enhanced appreciation for the brachos that abound, may Hakadosh Baruch Hu deliver enhanced bracha to our homes and spread bracha to all of Klal Yisroel.

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BY: ETTY SAMET

It was something that I’d contemplated doing for a long time, and when the opportunity presented itself, I didn’t want to let it slip away. Imagine watching a spectacular sunrise over the water, with just the rippling waves and deserted beach as company; to be one with the Creator and witness to grandeur we seldom see.

he idea thrilled me, and I was ready to give up half my night’s sleep for it. With a few of my married daughters on board, we set our alarm clocks for 2:45 a.m. The drive was slated to take an hour and a half. My daughters and I reflected that the day chosen for this adventure was one of the longest days of the year. Sunrise was to be at 5:27 a.m. We gazed out the window, observing the sky change colors from inky black to deep navy blue. By the time we clambered out of the car, the sky was already light blue, though it would still be twenty minutes until the sun would make its grand entrance. With cameras focused on the distant spot over the horizon, we began to make note of the pink and orange steaks reflected in the stray clouds above. Then the sun’s rays appeared. We checked our watches. Another five minutes. We marveled at the precision of this whole event. Timed down to the last second, the sun rises consistently each morning. Our calendars, printed way in advance, include the calculated times relevant for zman tefillah, and we rely on their scientific accuracy. Yet here, just moments before the sun was to rise, we pondered the miraculous ways of Hashem. Each and every morning that the sun rises is the renewal of creation once again. The scenery was changing before our eyes. The colors, their shades, their positions, were unveiling light like a film in slow motion. At last, the edge of the sun appeared. “It’s here! The sun is coming up!” we exclaimed to one another. And what a show it was! It took no more than two minutes from when the sun peeked out until a full sphere was visible over the horizon. The great lu-

minary was dressed for the occasion in incredible shades of pink, orange and purple, colors that are hard to describe in words. They put any jigsaw puzzle to shame. The shimmering waters reflected the exquisiteness, reaching out over the waves in our direction. As the sun rose , the majestic hues faded away and were replaced with the familiar shades of yellow and gold. The new day had begun, just as it did each morning, in full glory and magnificence. Only today, we had witnessed it. I looked up and down the empty beach and wondered, “Where is everybody? Did everyone really just sleep through this performance?” And I stopped to think. How many things take place while I’m sleeping? How many chasadim does Hakadosh Baruch Hu perform while I am blissfully unaware? I open the window shades each morning, and naturally, the world is lit by this spectacular sun. A whole celestial show has taken place, but because it happens with such regularity, I don’t even know what I missed. As I recited the words of Shacharis at the ocean’s edge, there was so much more meaning in the words of Hame’ir La’aretz — “In His goodness, He renews the work of creation every day, continuously.” I contemplated the words “V’hiskin me’oros mesamei’ach olamo.” Not only does the sun provide us with light and warmth, but it inserts cheer and, yes, sunshine into our lives. “L’oseh orim gedolim!” Hashem, Who shines a multibillion-watt light bulb over His entire world each day so that we can all enjoy its therapeutic qualities, will also illuminate the darker nooks and crannies of my life so that I continue to “see the light” and proclaim with clarity, “Modim anachnu lach … v’al nisecha sheb’chol yom imanu … sheb’chol eis, erev vavoker v’tzohorayim…” This profound knowledge was worth so much more than the few hours of sleep I had given up in exchange.

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What’s Behind the Bracha? BY: RUCHY REESE

Once upon a time, Yidden didn’t make brachos. There was no Kiddush, Hamotzi, Borei Pri Hagafen, or even Shehakol. Lulavim were shuckled sans blessing, and sheva brachos were merely a celebration of “sheva.” How is it, then, that we make brachos when our ancestors did not?

The truth is that our ancestors did pronounce brachos, continually using their own words to thank the Creator for His faithful hashgacha. We see this often in the Torah.

Eliezer bentched Hashem, saying,

“Blessed is Hashem, the G-d of my master, Avraham, Who has not forsaken His lovingkindness and His truth from my master.” –Bereishis 24:27

Dovid Hamelech bentched Hashem before the assembled Yidden:

And Dovid blessed Hashem before the eyes of the entire assembly, and Dovid said, “Blessed are You, the G-d of Yisroel our Father, from everlasting to everlasting.” –Divrei Hayamim 1 29:10

The Yidden then followed the king’s lead:

And Dovid said to the entire assembly, “Now bless Hashem your G-d,” and the assembly blessed Hashem, the G-d of their fathers, and they bowed down before Hashem and before the king. –Divrei Hayamim I 29:20

Blessing Hashem was part and parcel of Yiddishe life. So what exactly does it mean that our ancestors didn’t make brachos? Simply put, they didn’t make brachos following a specific halachic formulation until the era of Bayis Sheini. This applies to brachos over food, mitzvos and events. Birchas Hamazon, however, was the exception. Bentching followed a specific formulation, with the first section having been composed by Moshe Rabbeinu himself. (Later sections were added by Yehoshua, Dovid Hamelech, Shlomo Hamelech, and the chachmei Yavneh.)

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A New Phase in Yiddishe Life It was the Anshei Knesses Hagedolah who established the halachic structure we are familiar with today. This was done when Yidden began returning from Galus Bavel, many of them having never learned Lashon Hakodesh or the halachos by which we are commanded to live. Though there was a severe lack of knowledge, the thirst for spirituality was strong, and Yidden desperately wanted to connect with their Creator. The intensity of these feelings was a double-edged sword, for while a spiritual fire burned in the bosom of every man, that fire could also be channeled into the worship of false gods — and this made the lure of avodah zara extremely powerful. The sages of that generation realized that Yiddishkeit had suffered greatly from the trials of dispersion. They understood that drastic measures had to be taken to protect the faith of the people. To combat these dangers, the Anshei Knesses Hagedolah davened for the inclination toward avodah zara to be destroyed. And though it was, we lost the precious gift of nevuah along with it. With this painful loss of prophecy, Klal Yisroel moved into a new era — one of hester panim, in which the hand of Hashem became more hidden and spirituality became drastically less intense. To ensure that Yidden had a tangible way of connecting with Hashem, certain halachic institutions were established. One of these is the requirement to make a bracha before eating, drinking, and performing mitzvos, as well as upon experiencing certain events. The obligation of making a bracha causes one to seek out and recognize Hashem at even the most mundane moments of life. It is an intentionally mindful way of being conscious of Hashem’s hashgacha.

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MESHANEH HABRIYOS

Blessed are You… Who makes creatures different When this bracha is said:

Upon seeing a monkey, elephant, or a human being with extremely diverse features for the first time.

What’s behind the bracha:

Hashem creates the world and its creations with extreme precision. Part of the precision is that while all living beings share certain characteristics, there are differences within every one. We pick up on these nuances even when they are slight, such as being able to see the subtle differences between humans who are blessed with the standard two eyes, two ears, a nose, a mouth, and so on. When those differences are magnified, it is even easier to appreciate Hashem’s ability to fashion each creation in a unique manner. For this reason, a bracha was instituted to praise Hashem’s creating diverse beings. When it comes to the bracha on animals, one must wonder why we specifically pronounce it upon seeing monkeys and elephants. This relates back to the Dor Hamabul, when a group of ancients climbed the Migdal Bavel, preparing to wage war on Hashem. Part of the group was cast down and transformed into apes and elephants. The word “meshaneh” can also allude to this transformation, causing the bracha to hint that Hashem literally “changes creatures.” Please note: This bracha should never be said upon seeing another human being if it will embarrass them.

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HATOV V’HAMEITIV (specifically upon wine)

Blessed are You… Who is good and beneficent When this bracha is said:

On drinking multiple types of wine

What’s behind the bracha:

The bracha Hatov V’hameitiv is Shehecheyanu’s close relative. While Shehecheyanu is said over goodness experienced by a solitary individual, Hatov V’hameitiv is said when the good benefits more than just one person. While there are various conditions as to when to pronounce this bracha, we’ll focus on just one aspect. Though we know that Borei Pri Hagafen is the bracha said over wine, there is actually a second bracha that should be pronounced when the circumstances are right. Wine is said to gladden the heart, and each type of wine has its own unique flavor profile, bringing various types of joy to the drinker. Wine consumed in the company of others is an even greater form of pleasure. For this reason, if two or more people are drinking wine and another bottle of wine is brought to the table after a bracha has already been made on the first type, the bracha of Hatov V’hameitiv is pronounced over the new addition, for Hashem has increased their joy.

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SHENASAN MICHVODO L’BASAR VADAM

Blessed are You… Who gives of His glory to flesh and blood When this bracha is said:

Upon seeing a non-Jewish king

What’s behind the bracha:

The pomp and circumstance that surrounds royalty offers a mere glimpse into the glory that will surround Melech HaMoshiach when Hashem chooses to send him. For though the nations of the world revere their leaders, Moshiach will “speak peace to the “nations,” and all of them will seek his counsel. Seeing the honor afforded to royalty increases anticipation for a time in which the world will be united in serving the true King under the leadership of His anointed king. It is questionable whether one should make a bracha upon seeing rulers who do not possess the power of execution, such as the president of the United States. There are those who rule that if a king is not dressed in royal clothing or is not being afforded honor when one sees him, a bracha should not be made.

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ZOCHER HABRIS V’NE’EMAN BIVRISO V’KAYAM B’MAAMARO Blessed are You… Who remembers the covenant and is faithful to His covenant, and keeps His promise When this bracha is said: Upon seeing a rainbow

What’s behind the bracha:

After Hashem destroyed the world with the Mabul, He told Noach that He would put the rainbow in the clouds as a sign of His bris to never completely destroy Earth through a flood again. When one sees a rainbow, it is a reminder that evil still exists in this world and that Hashem is holding back His wrath and upholding His covenant. This is hinted to by the position of the rainbow. On an archer’s bow, the arrow — a weapon of destruction — is placed at the apex of the bow’s curve. When one imagines the rainbow as an archer’s bow, he sees that the arrow would be facing heavenward, away from Earth, as if Hashem is showing us that He is sparing the world from destruction. Staring at a rainbow is considered harmful. Therefore, one should only glance at it briefly and then make the bracha.

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OSEH MAASEH BEREISHIS Blessed are You… Who does the work of the beginning When this bracha is said:

Upon seeing certain wonders of nature

What’s behind the bracha:

While this bracha is commonly associated with lightning, it is actually said in a variety of situations. When one sees a mountain that is aweinspiring in its beauty, witnesses a shooting star, experiences an earthquake or hurricane, sees a large desert (such as the Sahara) or one of the oceans, one also pronounces the bracha of oseh maaseh bereishis. This bracha makes us mindful of Hashem’s great and awesome Hand that creates all the wonders of the world.

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BOREI MINEI BESAMIM Blessed are You… Who has created various kinds of fragrances When this bracha is said: Over certain fragrances

What’s behind the bracha:

Food and drink aren’t the only pleasures that man is forbidden to enjoy without a bracha; fragrances, too, require a blessing. It is the soul, in particular, that enjoys fragrances. The pasuk tells us, “Let every soul praise Hashem” (Tehillim 150:6). The word “neshamah” has the same letters as “neshimah — breath,” allowing the verse to be read as, “Let every breath praise Hashem.” When one inhales a scent, they are delighting the neshamah, though the enjoyment ceases immediately when the scent ceases. For this reason, there is no bracha acharonah on fragrances.

What Does a Bracha Do? We’re all familiar with the words of Hallel that proclaim the Heavens to be Hashem’s and what’s on Earth to be given to man:

“Hashamayim shamayim laHashem, v’haaretz nasan livnei adam.” –Tehillim 115:16

It is said that through the making of a bracha, man becomes permitted to partake of Hashem’s bounty. The question is: What actually happens when a person makes a bracha? Does that which is from the earth lose its status as belonging to Hashem? Does it become downgraded? The answer is actually the opposite: The word “baruch” comes from the root “breicha,” which can mean “spring.” Like spring waters flow downward, Hashem — the Source of everything — allows His goodness to flow earthward through man’s bracha. Instead of the item losing its holy status, man is elevated through the bracha, causing him to become a partner with Hashem in making the world a more G-dly place. The bracha redefines the person, not the item. It makes him holy, for he becomes an ambassador of Hashem on Earth — and through that, he becomes worthy of partaking of Hashem’s goodness. 226

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A PLANT-BASED MILK TUTORIAL

One of the most exciting perks of being a recipe contributor is the food experimenting my work entails. Although many would find this daunting, I actually enjoy the thrill despite the fact that it means dealing with way more mishaps and frustrations than the average housewife. When I was challenged with the task of creating a recipe for both almond and oat milk, I was intrigued and excited. Producing almond milk was not new to me, as I’ve made in the past for Pesach. And the oat milk? I was actually happy to try it. Today, with the steady increase of people who refrain from partaking in dairy due to allergies, sensitivity or special dietary concerns, I thought it would be worthwhile to give this a try.

BY: LEAH STERN

After some research, I learned that according to the pros, making oat milk is super simple. All one needs, they said, is two ingredients and a few moments to master the art of actually making delicious, creamy oat milk. But, boy, were they wrong, and the proof was in the milk. What these two ingredients yielded was a tasteless, watered-down version of unseasoned breakfast oatmeal cereal. However, the consistency, creaminess and color were all perfect, so I chose not to nix this process just yet. I tried another batch, this time with the addition of a bit of salt. It improved the taste of the milk, but not enough for me to feel comfortable sharing the recipe with all of you. It was only when I added the one ingredient that I absolutely did not want to include that I GOT MILK. So yes, to my disappointment, sugar was the key to making this an absolutely delicious and refreshing milk substitute. (You still won’t get that perfectly colored coffee when you add oat milk to your cup of joe, though. Only almond milk will give you the same color as milk.) I did not try this with any sugar substitutes, but if anyone does, I’d love to hear the feedback. And now, let’s get started! June 22, 2022

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O AT M I L K EQUIPMEN T

• Blender (an immersion blender or food processor will not do the job) • Large colander or strainer (approximately 8 by 10 inches) • Bowl the size of the colander • Large, thin t-shirt cloth (the fabric of an thin cotton adult undershirt will work best) INGREDIENTS

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cup rolled oats (old-fashioned) cups good-quality water tsp. kosher salt tsp. sugar

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1. Line the colander with the fabric cloth, stretching it as you place it over the colander. Place the colander over the bowl. 2. Place the oats into the blender (without rinsing or soaking the oats first). Add water and salt. Blend on high speed for 45 seconds. 3. Pour the contents into the lined colander. Allow the milk to drip down. When the blended oats accumulate onto the cloth, you can scrape it off gently with a spoon, or stretch the cloth to allow the rest of the milk to run through. Do not squeeze out any remaining milk that does not drip down on its own, as it will make the milk slimy. 4. Transfer the milk to a 4-cup jar. Add the sugar and shake well. Storage: For optimal freshness, store the milk in a glass jar in the coldest part of the fridge. The milk will last for approximately 5 days. Please note that the milk will settle in the fridge. Shake well before using. Note: If using a smaller strainer, it is advisable to make only half of the recipe at a time. Note: Do not attempt to make oat milk with quick or instant oats, because it will make slimier milk.

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ALMOND MILK Almond milk is very flavorful, and since almonds contain calcium, it makes a great choice as a milk substitute. EQUIPMEN T

• Blender (an immersion blender or food processor will not do the job) • Colander or strainer • A bowl the size of the colander • Clean cloth (a t-shirt or thin shirt fabric will work well) INGREDIENTS

7 oz. (⅞ of a cup) almonds 3½ cups good-quality water ¼ tsp. kosher salt DIREC T IO NS

1. Soak the almonds in 4 cups of water for approximately 4 hours, until nuts are enlarged and lose their wrinkled skin appearance. 2. Pour off the water, and continue rinsing the almonds with clean water until the water runs completely clear. 3. Add the almonds, 3½ cups of good-quality water and salt to the blender. Blend for 3 to 5 minutes. 4. Line the colander with the cloth, and set it over the bowl. 5. Pour the contents of the blender over the cloth, and allow it to strain. Once milk stops dripping, squeeze the cloth to extract the rest of the milk. Storage: For optimal freshness, place the milk in a glass jar in the coldest part of the fridge. The milk will last for approximately 5 days.

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Newly purified of sin, the world stood empty save for Noach and his sons. It was then that Hashem pledged to never destroy all of mankind again, with the rainbow the sign of His promise, and the sign of His love. Though we are not to stare at the rainbow, this symbol of Hashem’s Divinity, we may glance at the wonder in order to bless and thank Hashem for remembering His covenant to us: Baruch… zocher habris v’ne’eman bivriso v’kayam b’maamaro. The Midrash tells of the generations that were so righteous that no rainbows were seen in their lifetimes: the generation of Chizkiyahu Hamelech, the era of the Anshei Knesses Hagedolah, the generation of Rabi Shimon bar Yochai, and the generation of Rabi Yehoshua ben Levi.

Shine Up in the Rainbow “Red and orange, green and blue, shiny yellow, purple, too…” Did you also grow up on this sweet ditty? The correct order is actually red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Once you hit science class, you’ll have the affable acronym Roy G. Biv as a memorization aid.

Eye of the Beholder What is a rainbow? It is nothing. It is everything. A symbol of Divine beauty; light that is refracted through millions of droplets of water. There is nothing tangible about a rainbow, and you’d be able to walk right through it if not for the fact that it moves with you. And each rainbow is unique to its viewer — you and I see its shape, arc and color bands differently, because our perceptions differ. So what actually happens? Refraction happens. That’s when the light from the sun changes direction as it enters a medium denser than air — in this case, a raindrop. Since white light is made up of a spectrum of colors that travel at different speeds as they pass through a medium, we see the colors separately as they are reflected out of the raindrop. The colors with the longest wavelengths appear on the outer part of the arc, and the shortest wavelength is all the way down and in.

Optical Illusion That’s right, there’s nothing physical about this three-ingredient wonder. All you need is rain, sun and air, and… hey! Where is that gorgeous arc — near or far? It all depends on where you’re standing in relation to the sun.

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When Conditions Are Right… Rainbows don’t come round all the time; the conditions must be just right. The sun must be 42 degrees or lower in the horizon — which is why rainbows are more likely to dazzle as the day comes to a close. The sky must be part raining and part sunny. And it’s usually not in the winter, as there are less raindrops hanging around then — they’re busy in their role as snowflakes.

Rare Rainbows Classic rainbows boast the colors we know, once, and in a visible arc. But what of light that is reflected twice in a raindrop? You’ll get a double rainbow.

Did You Know? • The longest-observed rainbow lasted for nearly nine hours. • Rainbows and music are made of the same stuff; they just vibrate at a different frequencies. • You can never get to the end of a rainbow; it moves along with you.

Take the moonlight reflecting through a raindrop and you’ll see the rare moonbow! You’ll see it all in white, though, which is why it’s also been dubbed the “monochrome rainbow.”

• A rainbow is a full circle, but you can only see it if you happen to be in the sky when the rainbow shows. • Move to Hawaii, and you’ll see more rainbows than anywhere on Earth. Rainbows occur more frequently in tropical locations and by waterfalls, sea sprays and geysers. • The only planet in the solar system to boast rainbows is our very own Earth. • Like the stripes in the rainbow? There are none. That’s right; the rainbow is a continuous blend of colors that we humans like to categorize into bands. It’s unclear if the stripes we see are purely in our brains or also in our optic nerves.

You’ll almost never see a red rainbow; it’s formed after rain showers during sunrise or sunset. You might glimpse a twinned rainbow — two rainbows split from a single base. Another infrequent phenomenon is a stacker rainbow: several faint, unusually patterned pastel rainbows on the inner side of the primary rainbow. Very rarely, these will appear on the outside, as well.

Make It Happen! Want a rainbow of your own? Just take out your garden hose on a sunny day. Adjust the spray nozzle so the water comes out in a fine mist, and hold the hose high. Stand with the sun behind you, and check out the mist from the hose. You’ll see a tiny rainbow if you’re at the correct angle. Blowing bubbles on a sunny day will give you gorgeous rainbows, too.

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Hint: Each Boggle board hides a word of nine let ters or more!

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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

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ADVANCED BOGGLE WINNERS

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RESTAURANT FOR SALE Local Monsey Working Restaurant for sale. Call or text +18453934516 Email: Monseyrestaurnt@gmail. com MONSEY RESTAURANT FOR SALE Fully equipped. 40k. Call 8457214218 MUTSY STROLLERS Brand new, Mutsy European strollers (not travel). Closeout price of $160 (Regular $400). Many satisfied customers already. Text/call 845-521-6871 CARRIAGE FOR SALE Silver Cross with connectors to make into double. Accessories, bassinet & extra brand new seat. Selling for $875. Also denim Mclaren in good condition selling for $75. 845-573-5426 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

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APT FOR RENT Beautiful new 4/5 room apartment for rent Old Nyack Tpke. Walk in. Central Air. Call or text 845-659-3021 FURNISHED APT Blueberry Hill area/ Wilsher Dr. 1 Bedroom, kitchen, W/D, microwave. Mint condition. Chosson Kallah preferable. Available July 1st. Call 845352-3304 APT FOR RENT FORSHAY Updated walk-in 2 bedroom apartment/1 full bath apartment in forshay. (perfect for chosen kallah) Avail July 1st, WHATSAPP/ TEXT FIRST 917-842-0348 PRIVATE HOUSE Nice Newly renovated brand new spacious kitchen 4 bedroom high ranch for rent call Monsey realty 845-3760906 DELUXE SUITES ON COLLINS A beautiful new 2 bedroom apartment avail to rent for the week, weekend or a few days. Fresh Linen and towels provided. 3472632779

Classifieds IDEAL SPACE FOR KOLLEL! Fully-appointed Beis Medrash available for lease to kollel in quiet setting in beautiful Pomona. Main room with Aron Kodesh, Torah scrolls and many seforim. Size is approx. 70’x30’ with 30 tables and 90 chairs. Side room approx. 30’x20’. Includes a tea kitchen with refrigerator and stove, men’s and women’s bathrooms. Local chevra to support with minyanim. Plenty of parking. Reasonable price. For inquiries and viewing, kindly contact Moishe Rosman (917-9408582). SHARED OFFICE 1 or 2 desks in a shared office are available for rent (Month to Month). Located on Main St, corner Locust st. In an office building. Price $400 a desk. Please call, text, or WhatsApp 347 391 6325. OFFICE STORAGE Newly innovate office with storage garage for rent New Hampshire Grandview area call 845-376-0906

RETAIL SPACE Retail Space for rent on Chestnut Ridge Rd in Spring Valley. Call 845-202-2010 MONSEY SHABBOS GETAWAY Spacious house in Concord available for Shabbosim. 7+ bedrooms, 19 beds, large deck, linen & Shabbos essentials provided. Call 845548-6478. SHABBOS RENTAL Large 8 bdrm 7 bthrm over 4000 sq ft colonial with large private heated pool available for Shabbosim in Monsey/ New City. 845 270 8922 SUMMER RENTAL Big, spacious 6 bedroom house in Chestnut Ridge available for rent from July 26-Aug 24. Quiet, private, kid-friendly.347-628-7763.

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BAS MIKROH GIRLS SCHOOL is seeking qualified staff for the ‘22-‘23 school year, to join our dynamic, talented team: middle grades Hebrew Moros, 1st Grade English teacher, Junior High Math Teacher, Hebrew and English Permanent Substitutes, Hebrew and English Remedial Teachers, assistants, and daycare staff. Please email resume to hr@ basmikroh.org. Bas Mikroh has on-site daycare for Staff children.

DASH CABINETRY Looking to hire part/full time bookkeeping position. Located on Main St. Email Jobs@dashcabinetry.com

JOIN OUR WONDERFUL TEAM! Bnos Leah Prospect Park of Monsey is seeking positive, warm and experienced teachers for the 2022-23 school year. Preschool and elementary school positions open. Send your resume to jobs@prospectmonsey.org

TEACHERS WANTED Chassidish girls school looking for qualified teachers in Junior High. Great pay. Exp preferred. Email englishdept@cutamonsey.org or fax 845-878-0507.

SECRETARY-OPERATOR GIRL POSITION Heimish grocery office in monsey is in need for a full time 9-5 secretary-operator girl , great pay-no internet. 8453199168

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Classifieds JOB OPPORTUNITY *Pomona Gan seeks teachers and assistant teachers for upcoming school year 20212022 Email pomonagan@ gmail.com include resume with references. Must have transp. *Preschool seeking head teacher half day/ full day in Passaic. Must have min 1yr classroom experience and HS diploma. Email passaiccliftonplaygroup@ gmail.com GIRLS SCHOOL Looking for motivated and dedicated teachers to join our dynamic team. Additionally, we are looking for a gym teacher. Please send in your resume to: bschwartz@ bnosbinahm.org

TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS Looking to work in a growing school and a warm and friendly environment? Cheder Chabad of Monsey is seeking part time teachers and assistants in the elementary and middle school grades, as well as secretaries, for the upcoming school year. We offer competitive pay and flexible hours. Please call 612 408 1775 or email ygoldberg@ chedermonsey.org for more details. JOIN US! Yeshiva of Spring Valley Preschool is seeking coteachers to work alongside experienced teachers for the 5783-2022/2023

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TEACHERS WANTED BY of Clifton is seeking elementary and junior high Limudei Kodesh and General Studies teachers. Come join our warm and growing team. Submit your resume to BYCresumes@cliftoncheder. org.

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PT/FT POSITION Local Monsey office is looking for a PT/FT secretary. Bookkeeping/QB/Excel knowledge a must. Please email resume to yossip845@ gmail.com

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CHEDER D’MONSEY Looking for 6th grade math teacher 2:30-5 Mon-Thurs for upcoming school year 22’-23’. Please call 845.362.7700 ext. 215 or email edelouya@ yogmonsey.org AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Local property Management Company is looking for a f/t secretary. office Experience required. Great environment, Great pay. Please email resume to rcmanageoffice@gmail.com BOOKKEEPING DEPARTMENT Looking for a knowledgable, organized and responsible candidate for the bookkeeping department. Ideally Monday-Thursday 9-5. Please call 845-642-7525 JOB OPPORTUNITY Busy management office looking for full time employee. Candidate should be motivated, organized and multi task. Computer knowledge is a plus. Please email hiringmonsey@gmail. com

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ACCOUNTING JOB Great environment Healthcare facility near Monsey is looking for a full-time Accountant. Hours M-T 9-6 F.9-1. Email resume RocklandHealthCare@gmail. com OFFICE POSITION Office in Monsey is seeking a capable individual for an open position within the finance department. Great opportunity with potential, good pay and Heimish environment. Please email resume to chaimm@ easterndrayage.com ENTRY-LEVEL OFFICE WORK Office in the Monsey area is looking to hire entry-level full-time office workers. Training provided with competitive pay. Please email your resume to: HR@yedei. org or fax it to 845-694-5477. JOBS AVAILABLE

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OFFICE POSITION Growing nursing home company is looking to hire entry-level FT/PT employees for their Purchasing Department at the corporate office in Monsey, NY. Offering competitive pay with benefits, in an exceptional, heimish office environment. Prior experience a plus but not necessary, we provide full training on the job. Please email resume to jobs@ carecorehealth.com DAYCAMP TEACHER Looking for a kindergarten and nursery Teacher for a hamish daycamp. Great atmosphere please call or txt 1845-330-3349 WE ARE HIRING Looking to fill a secretary position. Great opportunity! If interested please email jobs@vibrantsigns.net PLAYGROUP TEACHER Looking for a teacher for a turning 3 yr old group for September. Pls call 845-5371960

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Classifieds WOMENS OFFICE Full time Ecommerce office position available in a woman only environment. Located in Spring Valley. Payroll + Commission, Great potential for the right candidate. Email jobsmonseyarea@gmail.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE Growing Nursing Home Pomona based back office with multiple positions available: Payroll, Finance, Accounting, AP Reps, AR Reps, Treasury Reps. Great environment and pay. myjob@bedrockcare.com

SECRETARY A small accounting firm is looking to hire a secretary for part-time, flexible hours. Please email your resume to resumeba10952@gmail.com.

OFFICE POSITION Property and Casualty insurance brokerage looking for an employee to handle renewals as well as new business. Experience in the insurance industry is a plus. Email resume to insoffice10952@gmail.com

PT POSITION Back from Seminary and starting towards your degree? Elon Property Management, office located in Chestnut Ridge, has a part time in-office position for the hours between 10AM and 2PM. Great office environment, flexible hours and competitive salary. Email resume to hr@elonmgmt. com.

SECRETARY WANTED Local management office looking to hire secretary for customer service position. Please send your resume to officejobm1@gmail.com GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITY Seeking mature individual to work with special needs children or adults. Please email your resume to: HR@ yedei.org or call: 845425-0887 x277 for more information.

SALESHELP WANTED Clothing store in Monsey is looking for a motivated woman/girl for saleshelp. Pls call 845-642-7965

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SECRETARY Kitchen Lion is looking for motivated secretary for commercial estimating. Position entails: review quality of product, ensure stock with vendors, track order time frame, meeting deadlines, ability to multitask, work well with coworkers, negotiation skills a plus. Great pay for the right individual. Please call 347-504-1899 or email your resume to goldie@ kitchenlion.com. POSITION AVAILABLE Looking for a female skilled worker for real estate business. Talented individual should know quickbooks and have good organisational skills, excellent pay. Time is flexible, 15-20 hours a week. Email to: 2468jobmonsey@ gmail.com FEMALE LIFEGUARD Looking for female lifeguard in Monticello exit 106, no bungalow provided. Monday - Friday 3 hours per day in the afternoon.. Call or text SEAMLESS 2129603182 GUTTERS GUTTER GUARDS

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Position for a female candidate in a fast paced Monsey company. Great heimeshe work environment. Excellent salary and benefits Please forward your resume to: airmontjobs18@gmail. com P/T OPPORTUNITY Empower Kids, an ABA agency, is looking to hire a capable girls to work with a children. Late afternoon and evening hours. Initial and ongoing training provided. Great pay which increases with skill. For more information or to apply please call 845-218-8069 x 402 or email your resume to ettyb@empowerkidsaba.org. ABA PARAS Seeking ABA Paras to work 1:1 with clients in Brooklyn and MONSEY. Cases available During and After school. No degree required Competitive salary! Email resumes@ lbaps.com

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Classifieds SALESPERSON WANTED Wellness center looking to hire part time salesperson. Flexible hours. Great pay. Call 845-263-9248 GREAT OPPORTUNITY Are you enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated? Do you enjoy working with young women with developmental disabilties in a camp like setting? Join the Maalos Share 24/7 team of counselors and have a fun and fullfilling summer. Must be 18+. 732-575-8868 TUTOR WANTED Chassidishe cheder looking for a male tutor for title one. 3:30-5:30. Please call 8452637445

SWIFT STAFFING is seeking to hire additional recruiters. Part-time & Flexible hours. Email your resume to Info@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com JOB OPPORTUNITY Centrally located office in Monsey is looking for a full time secretary to join our financial team. Duties include QuickBooks data entry, collections, AP, etc. Prior office experience preferred. Individual should be personable, a self starter, detail oriented, quick learner, and be able to keep up in a fast paced environment. Competitive pay with high growth potential. Drivers license a must. jobhr10952@ gmail.com

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Stop wasting your time going through all the jobs classifieds. Simply email your resume to Info@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com to explore your options & maximize your career. Or Call/Text/ WhatsApp 732-800-7633 Strictly confidential & completely free. TITLE I TUTOR POSITION Heimishe cheder seeking tutors for the upcoming school year: man for the older grades, and lady/girl for the younger grades. Reading and math skills. Afternoon hours. Please send resume to secretary@vienmonsey.org or fax to 845.208.0440.

TITLE DIRECTOR Heimishe Mosod is looking to hire a Title Director for the upcoming school year. Please send resume to secretary@ vienmonsey.org. NOW HIRING Build a career with New York Life! Now hiring motivated individuals. Ongoing support and training provided. Full benefits and retirement package. Yehoshua Belsky 845-639-5251Ybelsky@ newyorklife.com TEACHER Ashira seeks high school teachers for the upcoming school year. Masters and experience required. Email resume to office@ ashiraprogram.com

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RE PARALEGAL Busy Real Estate law office seeking paralegal/secretary to join our all-female staff. Great pay and friendly work environment. Plenty of room for advancement. Send resume to ckyprez@gmail. com.

HELP WANTED Know anything about Amazon, a Successful Amazon company can appreciate your experience, even if its minimal. send your resume to eva@thekey2leads.com 3474219345

JOB OPPORTUNITY Looking to hire an ambitious and determined individual, ready to hustle, with experience specifically in bank loans. Great salary. Please email resume to thesbaloan@gmail.com

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JOB OPPORTUNITY Seeking Administrative Assistant for large company near Passaic. 2+ Years of office experience a must. Design experience a plus. Great office environment, with a relaxed and professional atmosphere. Great hours! 9:30-3:30 M-T 9:30-1:00 Friday. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email Resume to Northjerseyjob1@ gmail.com

BOOKKEEPING OPPORTUNITY Real Estate / Construction Company is looking for an Admin Assistant / bookkeeping. Please email resume to jobsspringvalley@ gmail.com. HELP WANTED Experienced in Quickbooks? utilize you skill and passion, with flexible hours.3474219345 eva@ thekey2leads ASSISTANT TEACHER Ashira seeks an assistant teacher for the upcoming school year. Looking for a highly motivated individual looking to enter the field of special education. Please email resume to office@ ashiraprogram.com or call 845-502-4646

Heimishe office in Monsey looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, graduate/ entry level ok. Please email resume: sammy@ sammysconsulting.com or call 845-603-8206 AMAZING OPPORTUNITY Are you looking to work from home and build a business in the wellness industry? Earn supplemental income!! Flexible hours. Online access required. Contact 845-6821624 HELP WANTED You have a passion for graphics? An amazon company will appreciate your talents.Send your resume to eva@thekley2leads.com 3474219345 HELP WANTED Use your great phone skills in a professional setting, as a Customer Service/ Office assistant, No experience needed. eva@thekey2leads. com 3474219345

SEEKING COUNSELORS Daycamp in Monticello seeking counselors. Some pre-school and elementary positions open. Work in a fabulous & positive environment while having a great time! Call 845.356.2101 or 917.474.6826 TRAVEL AGENCY! Heimish local Travel Agency company: F/T responsible individual with basic computer/office experience, phone/communication skills. 2 years experience a MUST! Resumes: Miles.TA.Hire.123@ gmail.com

ENTRY MARKETERS Creative? Would you like to work with major brands? We are looking to hire multiple Entry Marketers. No prior work experience needed. Call/text 917-685-7675 GREAT OPPORTUNITY *IT company seeking Level 2 technician. Pay starting at $75k/yr (monsey,lakewood,bp) *Tax Manager CPA, Are you experienced with taxes, tax planning, and have management and leadership skills? Monsey office $150k/ yr *Are you detail-oriented, organized, and a fast learner with the drive to grow into a management position? Monsey Insurance office with options from $40k-120k, based on experience. *Loan Agency looking for an executive assistant. Motivated, detailed oriented, able to multitask and work well in a fast paced environment. Pay starting at $50k/yr. Please email resumes to resumes@ careerlyny.com PROGRAM LEADERS Looking for young, energetic, reliable young men willing to engage with developmentally disabled high-functioning men in planned activities and Inspiring programs. Your role will be one of leadership and oversight. Email Resume to: ybaum@share-247.org or Call 845-354-3233 ext.1218

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SENIOR BOOKKEEPING ASSOCIATE Mature individual w/ strong leadership qualities to supervise & take charge. 3+ years current experience. Knowledge of all basic bookkeeping modalities with Not-for-Profit knowledge a plus. Able to prepare and maintain accounting documents and records. Great working environment. Excellent salary & benefits. kfireman@chesed247.org 845-354-3233 EXT.1120 COUNSELORS NEEDED First half counselors needed at Camp La Ruach due to enrollment. Must be 16 or older. 845-263-7241

F/T OFFICE POSITION Procurement firm in Rockland looking to fill a full time office position. Part time is an option. Candidate must have minimum of 1 year office work experience, be organized, familiar with Microsoft Office, have great communication skills, and effective time management. Experience in Quickbooks is a plus. Please send resumes to davidw@qu-pro.com ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK • Accounts payable invoice and data entry • Handling vendors in an organized and timely manner • Assist in streamlining account payable process • Attention

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

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MALE TUTOR Is your son not getting “enough” in cheider? PLAYGROUP ARE YOU SELF-MOTIVATED, Licensed NYS teacher with Playgroup on corner street HARDWORKING, AND DILIGENT? years of experience, available has few slots available for ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FULFILLING to teach your son in the September please call 347OFFICE/BOOKKEEPING JOB? evening. Reading, writing, 786-1797 math and financial literacy. come to you, reasonable JOIN THE HORIZON GROUP! Will rates. Satisfied references SERVICES available. Call/Text Located on Melnick Dr. in Monsey. 845.263.9530. Leave message if no answer. TORAHANYTIME.COM Heimishe, geshmake environment. On demand Torah lectures Optional: startAll now and work the Video-Audio-download SURIEL SENSATION first few weeks/months part time. for free Computer or App for Makeup @ ur best. Great Apply today and start workingdiscounted in iPhone/Android Or Hotline price for limited June, July, August or September. 718-298-2077. Yiddish time only! Call/text Surie Hebrew - English 8455177128

HELP WANTED Looking for someone to teach professional English, computer skills, and driving. Reach out to 845-426-2199 Ext. 1607

Formerly Main Street Management.

MOTHER’S HELPER Looking to hire 2 fun loving high school or seminary girls for a mother’s helper position. Have an unforgettable summer experience in the Raleigh hotel. 732-575-8868

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 MUSIC LESSONS ON THE PHONE Mr. Wertzberger’s Music School offering music lessons on the phone, ages 9-15 boys and girls. Try it free! 718-4351923 PROFESSIONAL HAIRCUTS & STYLING Great prices. Call Miri 845426-7561 GRAPHIC DESIGN Experienced graphic designer available to design your photobook, logo or ad etc. Great rates. Samples available. Contact designbyblimi@gmail.com.

Dirty trash bin?

ONLY 6 POSITIONS AVAILABLE!

LET US CLEAN IT FOR YOU.

Ensure your spot on our team by sending your resume to hr@horizongroup.us and start working when you are ready.

845.839.4024 info@mrcancleaning.com www.mrcancleaning.com

Ehrlich-Heimish Women’s Bookkeeping Office Is Hiring – (formerly Main Street Management)

What?

Where?

Who?

When?

What else?

• Multiple full time positions • Bookkeeping office • Challenging and satisfying

• In a heimishe ehrliche women’s office • On Melnick Drive

People who are: • Responsible and consistent • Self-motivating • Growth oriented

• Now • End of the summer • After Sukkos • Any time in between

• Competitive pay • Bonuses • Paid vacation • Friendly geshmake environment

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PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE OFFICE LOOKING TO HIRE entry level processor/case managers. Candidate needs to be detail oriented, a quick learner, and possess impeccable verbal and written communication skills. Great pay for the right candidate with growth potential.

HIRING

Call: 845-275-0481 and leave a message.

or send your resume to:

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Classifieds PROFESSIONAL PIANO LESSONS and music theory by Miriam Ungar. Now accepting Children’s Waiver. Please call 845.502.1971

HANDYMAN/CARPET Expert in carpet cleaning, all kind of handyman jobs, electrical jobs, RO water filter, security camera call 917 378 3194

SPEECH THERAPY Home visits. Fidelis. 845-5216782 Yechiel Erps

CUSTOM CLOSETS For all your custom closets, doors or mouldings call or text 1347.522.4872

KANGEN WATER “Change your Water.. Change your life” Alkaline - AntiOxidant - Super Hydrating Call for FREE supply and feel AMAZING! 917-681-0003 CALL/TEXT SARAH @845-596-1373 Craniosacral Therapy InHome Sessions FLY HIGH BALLOONS Biggest selection of balloons for all occasions in the Weiner drive area call 8454223988/ Flyhighbal@ gmail.com

SHAIMOS

PICK UPS 845-461-3084 ELECTRICIAN Experienced electrician for all your electrical work, reasonable prices, prompt and honest service. call 347345-5636. PEARLS BY CHUMI SILBER Genuine freshwater pearl necklaces and earrings priced to suit your budget .We come down to the comfort of your house. We also offer free pickup and delivery for your pearl restringing. Call 845-352-5013. KUMZITZ Schedule your kumzitz and much more with your Daycamp or Camp. By CS Schwartz. Also accpeting private groups. Call for details 845-248-3472

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KEYBOARD LESSONS Keyboard lessons By Miri. Great Prices! Call 845-4267561 or 845-263-6437 VAN & TRUCK Van & Truck Delivery and Shlepping Service Call Izzy: 845-263-0420 FRUM BABY NIGHT NURSE Frum baby night nurse available. Many references. 845-232-1130

services N

MURRAY POOL Large, heated, sparkling, w/ waterslide, dressing rooms & restroom. Open for ladies: Fri & Sun 8am-11pm. Mon-Thurs 8am-3pm. Groups please call 347-526-0615 POOL Large, private heated pool, available in New City 845 270 8922 POOL GROUP Ladies pool group forming in Airmont. Monday through Thursday between 11-12:30 July/August $180. Pls Text 845.232.1273 POOL RENTAL-AIRMONT Crystal clean heated spacious pool $75 hr. Please text 845.232.1273

PHOTO ALBUMS Custom designed luxury photo albums from all your Events, Simchas, Photoshoots, Baby albums, Chuson albums etc. All sizes available. Leather - Glass top - Fabric - Hard & soft cover. Call/txt 845-213-6177 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

SHIDDUCH RESUME Need help writing and/ or editing your shidduch resume? Reach out to (718) 207-8137. Fast and excellent service. 15 PASSENGER VAN Local and long distance. Airports, mountains etc. Call 845-274-6819 LADY DRIVER Lady driver available for long distance trips evenings and weekends. Please call Chavi: 845-659-8207 MONTEBELLO POOL Private, clean pool available to rent for $75 per hour in the Montebello area. Also available for daycamps. Please call or text 845-5458454. POOL FOR RENT Bring family, friends, group/camp to swim at our beautiful, private pool. Chestnut Ridge. Day/night hrs. To reserve, call & leave msg: 845-371-1188

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Classifieds HAIRCUTS & STYLES Haircutting & Styling for all occasions. Located in the Calvert area. Call 845-3764595

ODDS & ENDS SIMCHAS LEAH High end, designer bridal headpieces and accessories available for loan 847.804.4762 845.499.4025 ‫לזכות דבורה בת חנה ליבא לזיוג‬ ‫הגון‬

GOWNS GOLD GOWN Adorable gold gown by Dassy available to buy or rent. Toddler size 4. Call 422-5596 for more info BLACK MATERNITY GOWN Size XS gown for rent/sale. Call/text 646-334-6582 GOWN FOR RENT

Silver/Grey colored gown size 2-4 8455380391

GIRLS CHASUNAH GOWN Very Elegant, Winter White trimmed with Black Velvet, girls size 14/16 for sale. Please Call 845-709-7161. MOTHER OF BRIDE Beautiful mother of bride gown for sale. Black and white. Size 10-12. Great price. Call/text 347-760-4649. MATERNITY GOWN RENT/SALE New classy black wedding gown size L/XL. 845-2695906 PINK GOWNS FOR SALE Woman’s size 8 blush pink gorgeous gown $400. Girls size 16 and 14 pink taffeta gown $350. 8455178234 OFF WHITE CHILDREN’S GOWNS Beautiful girls off white children’s lace gowns for rent multiple sizes - 9 pieces call / text 845-558 -0276 CHILDRENS WHITE GOWNS 11 gorgeous white gowns sizes ranging from 2-12. To rent/

odds & ends N gowns N lost & found N free giveaways

sell, very reasonable price. Please call 347-693-9672

Miri@MTTruckLogistics.com Male or Female. F/T only

GOWNS FOR SALE 2 beautiful gowns for sale, for teen or young adult. 1-pink size 4. 1-peachy cream size 4, has extra fabric to let out up to size 8. Call or text 845304-9134

SECRETARY 2 SECRETARIES WANTED for IMMEDIATE hire for busy. Heimish Trucking Company located in Montvale. Good communication and organizational skills. Computer and Internet literate. Quick Learner. Good pay. Nice working environment. Please email resume and a short personal description to: miri@ mttrucklogistics.com

LOST Lost something? Found something? The Daily Return: Call/text: 845-538-0193, Email: monseydailyreturn@gmail. com Diamond bracelet Ellish/ Howard are 845-422-1059 Bracelet with colored stones 845-239-7480

FOUND Oak Glen shortcut to Saddle, gold diamond and pearl earring 414-0223 Black bag in Target cart in front of Dazzle 347-546-7685 Left in my car 2 light up pens 659-9625 Childrens ring Vilchovitz June 7 521-8900 Gold ring at wedding in Atrium on June 7 718-6145795

FREE GIVEAWAYS many cases of ensure original flavor please call 917 913 4918 5 boxes of very useful clothing. 845 376 3139 Magnificent pink and mint green curtains with tassle edge. TEXT 845 422 7901

LATE ADS BOOKKEEPER F/T Excavation Company located in Montvale, NJ (near Monsey) seeking experienced AR/AP Bookkeeper. Full knowledge of Quickbooks and previous working experience required. Good communication skills. Please send resume and a short description of yourself to 272

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APPLIANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN Looking for an experienced appliance repair technician or someone that’s willing to be trained. Please email resume servicejoboffer@ gmail.com ELECTROLYSIS UPSTATE Finetouch electrolysis in the UPSTATE. For appointments call P. Farkas 845-794-1095 PRESCHOOL HEADCOUNSELORS Chassidish Daycamp is looking for energetic preschool headcounselors. Please call 845-659-0645 VACATION RENTAL Two beautiful villas with 9 beds and 4 beds respectively and pool on gorgeous property in Casa Grande, Arizona, available for rent. 347-224-5574 | 929-441-5709 SECRETARIAL POSITION Local office seeking someone to fill secretarial position. Must be a great people person and detail oriented. Please send resume to leah@ deefitnesscenter.com or call 845-391-9298. KITCHEN DESIGNER Local heimishe company looking to fill a full time position, willing to train. Experienced in 2020 a big bonus. call or text 718-9302918

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‫האדמו"ר מסאדיגורא ירושלים בביקור במאנסי‬

‫דינער השנתי לטובת ישיבה תפארת ישראל סטאניסלאוו‬

‫די מגי"ש הרב חיים מאיר פיש ביים פארלערנען די טעגליכע דף היומי שיעור פארן דינער אינעם זאל‬‬

‫דינער 'עוללנו' לטובת מוסדות צאנז קלויזענבורג אין מאנסי‬

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‫חומש סעודה בת"ת תולדות יעקב יוסף דחסידי סקווירא מאנסי‬

‫ראמאפא פאליציי און חברים וואלונטירן ביים אויספארשן די‬ ‫אנטיסימיטישע אויפשריפטן אין ביהמ"ד צאנז אין מאנסי‬

‫העפטיגע בוי ארבעט אינעם נייעם 'ספרינג וואלי‬ ‫מארקעטפלעיס' מאלל‬

‫עצרת הספד על פטירת האדמו"ר מליזענסק זצ"ל בישיבת ליזענסק במאנסי‬

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‫שמחת החתונה בבית סקולען ‪ -‬טשערקאס ‪ -‬טאלמיטש ‪ -‬סאלקא‬

‫שמחת נישואי בת האדמו"ר מקאזלוב מאנסי‬

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Contents FREE ISSUE 353 JUNE 22, 2022

FYI: RAINBOWS

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// Inside

‫פרשת שלח‬ ‫כ”ג סיון תשפ”ב‬

Of Brachos Bounty

EXPLORING THE BIRCHOS HASHACHAR

A BLESSING OVER EVERYTHING

THE DAWN OF A NEW DAY

Rejoicing over the miracles of our existence

Unusual brachos and their background

I gave up a night’s sleep to experience the renewal of Creation

CREAM FOR YOUR COFFEE You can milk these foods for a non-dairy alternative

Publisher:

YOEL ITZKOWITZ Editor in Chief:

D. GORALNIK Content Editor:

R. REESE

Associate Editor:

E.M. NEIMAN

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Inbox

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Parsha

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Week in Review

154 //

The Last Rebbe of Lodz

Telephone:

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The Long Road to Freedom

Fax:

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Food

E-mail:

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It’s a New Day!

204 //

Ripples of Sunshine

210 //

What’s Behind the Bracha?

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Plant-Based Milk Tutorial

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FYI

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Fun Pages

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Classifieds

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Pictures

Food Editor:

M.P. WERCBERGER Creative Director:

AJ WACHSMAN Project Coordinator:

R. ITZKOWITZ

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