Issue 397

תשרפל םינמז יתקחב-רהב

INVITING THE INVITED

(Re: One for the Birds, Issue 396)

I’d like to comment in response to “One for the Birds.” First, I must say that I totally feel the writer’s excitement! Feeding birds was the highlight of my summer for a few seasons, especially since I hung my bird feeder on a tree outside my kitchen window and watched the most stunning birds fly by all day long.

Last summer, however, our block was invaded nightly with a shefa of skunks, and after yet another surprise scurried by one evening, we researched the issue. That’s when we learned that bird feeders are a major attraction for skunks. It was a very sad day for me when we removed the feeder, but we instantly saw improvement on the skunk situation.

If anyone out there has any ideas on how we can continue to attract woodpeckers, blue jays and their cousins without inviting the uninvited, I will be forever grateful.

ONE FOR THE BIRDS, TWO FOR THE BEARS

(Re:

One for the Birds, Issue 396)

This is a response to Batsheva Gruber, who wrote a letter last week advising people to set up bird feeders in their yards.

I have two words to say in response to that: PLEASE DON’T!

Bears are very attracted to bird feeders. Set one up, and there’s a good chance the bears will follow their noses to your yard in order to find it. And once they discover that your yard is a food source, they will

keep coming back.

We already have a bear problem in Rockland County; let’s not make it worse.

Sincerely,

A COOL COMPROMISE

(Re: One for the Birds, Issue 396)

Gittel Karniol

In response to the letter regarding bird feeders: As a bird lover, I, too, had bird feeders in my backyard — until I read that they attract bears. Since bears have been sighted in my neighborhood, I chose to stop using them. I now have a bird bath instead. It certainly does not attract the amount of birds a birdfeeder does, but this is my compromise and a way I can still enjoy niflaos haBorei!

F. Morgenstern

STILL POPPING

(Re: A Pop-ular Problem, Inbox, Issue 395)

The discussion about poppers at weddings reminds me of a conversation I recently had at a wedding. I was schmoozing with the kallah’s grandmother while we were waiting for the chasan and kallah to come in for dancing. She showed me that even at the door, where her friends were waiting to greet her, the kallah had opted for no shtick — not even arches. As she’d said before her wedding, “It’s a wedding, not a carnival.”

I stayed to watch the dancing, and believe me, it had so much Yiddishe chein without the balloons, confetti and other new mishugasin.

No Shtick

SERIAL THRILLERS

(Re: Power Tools)

Thank you so much for your amazing weekly magazine. Every Wednesday I eagerly await The Monsey View — especially to read the serials. I was so excited to see your new serial by Esty Heller! I read her book, Yardsticks, which was so good that I went out and bought her next one, Follow Me, which was also fantastic. Now I’m very much enjoying Power Tools. I actually missed the Pesach edition, which had the first chapter of Power Tools, but I made sure to get my hands on a copy. I wouldn’t miss it for anything!

Thank you again for every part of your fantastic publication!

Faigy Feldbrand

YOUR SAY

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

An important notice regarding passports: As of this past Friday, the main post office in New City is processing passports by appointment only. The number to call is 845-6385072.

Also, be aware that even though every post office has a

phone system that allows you to schedule and confirm appointments, many of them do not have a passport clerk, and the office will most likely call you before the appointment to cancel. A.P.

DEAR LOCAL MOTHERS,

It’s park season again, and we’re all so excited to let our kids run around and have fun. But recently, when I took my kids to the park, I found that there was a lot of crying coming from the younger children present.

Mothers of “big boys,” please make your children aware that the jungle gyms, slides and climbing areas commonly found in local playgrounds are not for ten-year-old boys (or older), especially when there are toddlers waiting patiently for their turn. On many occasions, I watched older boys run right over little girls and boys without even noticing them or apologizing.

I realize that older kids also need to play and let off steam, but most parks have open spaces for games as well as basketball courts or other areas that are perfect for running and playing tag — without trampling the younger kids.

On the same note, we are in galus and don’t own these parks. Let’s try to make a kiddush Hashem and not chalilah the opposite.

Thank you,

Another Mother

SHOPPING AWARENESS

Before Pesach, my husband and sons went shopping for new clothes. They went to a heimishe men’s clothing store, but they were surprised and uncomfortable to find many (loud!) women in the store as well.

Dear ladies: If you need to be in a men’s store, please act accordingly, and try to be inconspicuous. In the zechus of tznius, you will surely be gebentched with kol tuv.

Mother of Boys

PARSHAS BEHARBECHUKOSAI

No Doubt About It

The answer then follows with Hashem’s promise: “V’tzivisi es birchasi – I will command My bracha for you in the sixth year, and it will yield produce for three years” (Vayikra 25:20–21). With fields lying fallow in the seventh year, farmers need the crop of the sixth year to produce enough for the sixth, seventh and eighth years.

Nowhere else in the Torah do we find that the pasuk asks a question and then answers it. The text could have simply said, “V’tzivisi es birchasi ,” and we would have automatically understood the exchange, without an outright presentation of the question and answer.

The day Gavriel was given the pink slip was like the first day of a new life. A life of financial worries, a life of wondering why he — competent, confident Gavriel — had to go through such a humiliating struggle.

His decent wage was gone, his comfortable lifestyle at risk. Things like this didn’t happen to qualified individuals such as himself, he thought. After several years of experience in the medical field, Gavriel tried looking into opportunities in his niche field first. He had a new resume written up and tried his luck.

When nothing came through, he tried applying for positions that he previously deemed beneath his dignity. Weeks turned into months, and he was growing anxious. He needed something — anything! — to keep his family afloat. He began scouring the classifieds and responding to any job opportunity that seemed even somewhat suitable.

At the end of one long, dull week, Gavriel got an exciting phone call. The potential job offered fewer hours and less pay than he’d hoped for, but something about it seemed like a fit. An

interview was scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m., and Gavriel had high hopes.

Gavriel planned to take the train to Manhattan. Somehow, he got to the platform just in time to see the tail of the train. What bad luck, he thought to himself. I can’t come late to this interview! With the next train still a while off, he left the station, wondering how he could possibly get to the city in time.

Just then, he heard a honk. A car pulled over and he noticed his good friend, Chaim, in the driver’s seat.

“What’s the matter?” Chaim asked, noting Gavriel’s downcast expression.

Gavriel shared that he needed to get to Manhattan ASAP, and Chaim told him to jump into the car.

“That’s where I’m headed right now,” he said. “What address do you need to get to?”

Chaim agreed to take Gavriel straight to where he needed to go. The two enjoyed a great conversation to the background of some light music. Good thing I missed the train! Gavriel thought. This is a much more pleasant ride.

In Parshas Behar, which speaks about the mitzvah of Shemittah, the pasuk mentions a potential question: “And if one will ask, ‘What will we eat in the seventh year? We will not sow and we will not gather produce!’”

Suddenly, there was a loud bang and a slam of impact. A car had hit them from the rear. Fortunately, Gavriel and Chaim were able to exit the car rather easily, but they both needed to head straight to the hospital to be examined for any possible injuries.

What bad luck! Gavriel thought to himself as he found himself in an ambulance. I was meant to be sitting down for a job interview right now, and instead, here I am! All because of a two-minute delay to the train station…

Soon Gavriel and Chaim, who’d both suffered only some minor bumps and scratches, were given the medical all-clear. It was taking a while for their discharge papers to be processed though, and Gavriel had too much time to contemplate his situation. Tears began to roll down his cheeks as he cried silently to himself.

Finally, the receptionist approached, holding his discharge papers.

“Are you okay?” she asked, noticing his tears.

Gavriel found himself sharing his tale of woe. When he mentioned his previous line of work in the medical field, the secretary became excited.

“Come with me to my supervisor. As you’ve noticed, we’re short-staffed and perhaps there’s an opening for you!”

A short while later, Gavriel was happily employed at the hospital, doing just what he’d been trained to do and receiving double the pay and much better work conditions than the job whose interview he’d missed.

What good luck that I missed the train that day! Gavriel concluded. Gavriel vacillated between seeing his situation as great and seeing it as the greatest catastrophe possible, but ultimately, he realized that it was all Hashem orchestrating the events from Above.

The Noam Elimelech cites his brother Reb Zushe:

When Hashem created the world, He set it up so that there should be a never-ending, flowing abundance to meet all of our needs. With the right bitachon, we can actually see how He sustains us without stop. However, if there is a lack in our bitachon, the flow could cease. Then, in order for Hashem to continue to shower us with goodness, Hashem must initiate the shefa again.

We can learn this from the pasuk, “And if one will ask…” With these words, the Torah teaches us about Hashem’s ways.

When a person questions how he will have the money he needs, the question itself and the worry he has may cut off that very flow and require Hashem to renew the command for the abundance to come our way: “V’tzivisi es birchasi.”

Thus, the Torah requires us to live with a higher level of bitachon and rely on Hashem completely. Through this, we will merit having the flow of bracha continuously surge in our direction.

Suddenly, there was a loud bang and a slam of impact. A car had hit them from the rear.

Your Deck, Your Ticket to Nature

Your Special Moments Take a Front Seat

Close your eyes for a moment and allow your mind wander to a happy childhood moment. Remember the time… the smell… the place… the atmosphere…

Did your happy memory take place outdoors?

Research reveals that a significant number of idyllic moments are created outdoors. Think about family barbeques, late night conversations and relaxing Shabbos afternoons spent enjoying banter and watermelon under the dipping sun. With the impressive growth of our communities, the outdoor space is significantly shrinking. Wherever you turn, you see construction sites, and sometimes it feels like you can practically count the blades of grass remaining.

But outdoor moments are anything but passé. In fact, outdoor moments should be at the forefront of your mind.

We believe that every family has a slice of sky just for them. It’s all yours, to experience the precious early morning moments when the dew is still fresh and fragrant. It’s all yours, to see the ethereal glow of sunrise – to feel the hope and promise of a new day.

It’s all yours, to feel and connect. To breathe in and out. To smell the clean night air and watch the stars twinkle a million lights in the darkness.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extolls the many benefits of spending time outdoors for both your physical and emotional wellbeing. And real estate firms worldwide overwhelmingly agree that adding a deck to your home is one of the 10 best features to increase the value of your home.

CHANIE SPIRA

ALL HANDS ON DECK

THAT’S OUR CALL TO OUR INCREDIBLE TEAM OF DESIGNERS AND CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL. When it comes to creating your outdoor space, we don’t spare talent or effort. We thrive on customizing your deck to exceed your expectations.

With our commitment to creating magical outdoor moments, we ensure that our many options include your deck, too. We work within your budget and your reality.

Our innovative design concepts have added value to homes all across the tristate area. We earned our reputation for excellence because of our out of the box ideas. Front Decks has enabled thousands of families to experience their slice of sky and their share of beauty.

2. The Flooring:

Once the structure is built, it’s time to cover the platform with your choice of flooring.

The two basic floor choices are PT wood and Trex woodalternative decking material.

WOOD is the standard, traditional option. With many affordable wood choices, you can create a beautiful and functional deck with customizable features. The wide slats used ensure safety and durability and provide a great outdoor vibe. You can choose standard options or custom designs for both the flooring and the railings.

With wood decks, an ounce of paint prevention is worth many years of enjoyment. In addition to the aesthetic appeal, paint also ensures that your deck withstands the test of time.

THE MAKINGS OF YOUR DECK:

Decks are comprised of three parts: The platform, the flooring and the railing.

1. The Platform:

The platform is the wood structure supporting and shaping your deck. It’s always built with pressure treated wood (usually referred to as PT wood). The PT wood has undergone a specialized treatment process to make it suitable for the outdoors. PT wood is designed to heroically withstand the many unknowns of the outdoors.

TREX has revolutionized the entire decking industry. Trex is a high-quality composite decking material engineered to resist fading, scratching and staining. With unlimited options in colors, sizes and styles, Trex is a popular choice for families seeking to maximize their outdoor space.

The benefits of Trex:

No painting necessary

Easily washable No wood splintering

Limitless color options

Limitless patterns

Limitless upgrades

High-end, customized Trex deck with benches, fire pit, and semi-private railing

3. Railings:

It’s the last step, but it takes a front seat in the design process. Take notice of all the decks in your neighborhood. It’s usually the railing that stands out.

Let’s take a virtual tour of some of our classic and favorite deck designs in our community.

Trex slats and spindles for a semi-private experience

Trex patio with inlaid design

Wood railing horizontally positioned for added privacy and beauty

High-quality PVC railing for the look and feel of the stereotypical middleclass American family

The illusion of space and the beauty of glass. Aluminum frames with shatterproof glass windows

Traditional and functional deck and railing with wooden slats and spindles

Aluminum frames with uniform Trex slats for a neat and practical experience

Two-tone aluminum combo

Aluminum frame with aluminum spindles

Complete aluminum privacy railing with innovative design

Trex railing horizontally positioned.

With endless options available, Front Decks can customize the deck of your dreams.”

CLARITY BREEDS CONN ECTION

TThe most distressing sentence uttered in my office is, “If only I would’ve realized,” says Rabbi Shlomo Usher Tauber, renowned chinuch and relationship expert. He pauses, and then adds, “Unfortunately, it’s the most often repeated line, too.”

Rabbi Tauber is the son of legendary kiruv pioneer, Rabbi Ezriel Tauber zt”l. In addition to bringing thousands of Yidden closer to their roots with his clarity and hashkafa, he was instrumental in revolutionizing the way the community approaches with kiruv kerovim. Rabbi Shlomo Usher, too, dedicates his power of connection to kiruv kerovim. His hashkafic classes in local high schools tackle the hard questions and enable students to experience Yiddishkeit from a place of passion. His speeches are aired worldwide and have opened the eyes of countless parents across all demographics.

The Kesher/Behiros Coaching office, founded by Rabbi Tauber more than 20 years ago, has seen so much pain. So much anger. “But even worse than all this anger,” says Rabbi Tauber, “is the apathy, the complete disinterest displayed by our most prized possessions – our teiyere children.”

Those children are in deep, deep pain. They seem to be cold and disinterested, but it’s just a way to protect the rawness of their hearts.

When Rabbi Tauber first started counseling parents and their teenagers, they showed up at his doorstep when the kids were eighteen or nineteen. But over the years, they

show up younger and younger. “Sadly, most children I see display troubling behavior by the time they hit their tenth birthday… and sometimes even younger.”

There are several factors causing this terrible proliferation of troubled pre-teens, of disinterested children. Some of the reasons are truly out of our control. However, the part that is in our control is awareness—the ability to recognize the signs of distress.

It’s a small jump from a minor issue to, chalila, a horrific downfall emotionally and/or spiritually. It’s as simple as a child suddenly displaying unusual behavior such as refusing playdates, avoiding friends or certain family members, suddenly behaving in a reserved manner or becoming uncharacteristically loud.

Hakadosh Baruch Hu created the challenges of our generation. He also sent us messengers to help us along the way. Rabbi Tauber has helped hundreds of families through a variety of challenges, but his passion lies in preventing the struggles.

Although he has hundreds of personal stories to highlight the importance of prevention, he’s hesitant to print them due to the sensitivity of the issues. He shares a simple anecdote, yet the message is far from simple.

“A woman called me last week. Her 6 year old son refused to ride the bus to cheder. He didn’t share the reason, and she was frustrated.”

Rabbi Tauber stops and explains, “This behavior was unusual. He usually enjoyed the bus ride. If a child complains suddenly, be aware. The fact that this mother called already shows that she is an aware parent.”

Since it was a rushed morning with a busy day ahead, she bribed her son with a chocolate and saw him off to cheder. However, the child’s face portrayed something deeper, and the mother was worried about him.

Rabbi Tauber guided her how to speak to the child and draw the story out

of him.

She did exactly that by casually asking about his day and about all the different activities they do while riding the bus.

It all came pouring out. He told his mother of his steady seat at the window. Then his eyes shadowed, “A big boy came into my seat and wanted to become my friend. When I refused, he threw me out of my seat and warned me to stay away from the bus.”

“And then?”

“Then he told me that if I come onto the bus again, he’ll grab my yarmulke and throw it out the window.”

His mother nodded then asked, “Really? So what did you do when I made you go on the bus today?”

“I gave him the nosh you gave me, and he allowed me to keep my yarmulke.”

With this information, the mother was able to resolve the

situation and protect her child. A horrific incident with potential horrifying consequences was nipped in the bud. By simply being aware.

Rabbi Tauber cautions, “Awareness doesn’t mean panic. It means action.”

The only way to take action is if you know what to do.

That is the goal of his all-new two-part telecourse. He aptly named the course Behiros – clarity. The goal is for parents to gain clarity in chinuch, clarity in recognizing signals, and clarity how to react correctly in case of crisis.

THE TWO-PART BEHIROS TELECOURSE

The two part telecourse is designed for parents of all ages. The earlier the parents have the awareness, the better, but it’s extremely relevant for parents with children ages eight and up.

Each part will take approximately two hours and will cover the topics comprehensively.

SESSION 1: NATURES AND NEEDS – WHO ARE YOU, MY CHILD?

This session is an in-depth exploration of the different personalities of children and how to identify their needs.

Every child has physical needs which, as a parent, you can easily assess. However, the makeup of the inner self is something else entirely. Rabbi Tauber will explore the different natures in children and how to sense their needs.

Is your child manifesting worrying behaviors? Is he always the smart aleck? Do you find it difficult to connect to your child? Is he extremely sensitive, irritable or annoying? Is it difficult for the child to follow rules? Is he noncompliant?

Each child is different and therefore needs different things. You will learn to recognize what motivates your child and how connect with them wherever they are.

Participants will have the opportunity to leave messages with questions for Rabbi Tauber.

SESSION 2: I’M AWARE OF YOUR SUFFERING

Dear child, I know you. I’m aware of your needs. I see the red flags. Help me understand what’s happening inside of you.

The second session will focus on recognizing red flags. Not every child has the same red flags. A child who suffers from motion sickness and doesn’t want to ride the bus is not the same as your sensitive child refusing to go to school.

You will learn to ask yourself questions such as: when did my happy child suddenly become sulky and cranky? Why does my child clam up as soon as we arrive at any gathering? Who is my child’s friend, and why is he edgy around him? Why is his rebbe complaining about him lately? Are my daughter’s eating habits normal?

The issues aren’t always major, and addressing the issue is usually as simple as asking the right questions and paying attention to the clues.

The course will also explore the correct reaction. You know your child; you see their distress, and you even know what happened. Now what?

Rockland Faces Off Against NYC To Prevent Influx of Illegal Immigrants

Just two days after learning of a plan to bus 300 illegal immigrants from New York City to Rockland County, County Executive Ed Day has declared war on Mayor Eric Adams, warning that local law enforcement is deployed and ready to act.

Day was informed of Adams’ intentions to bring migrants to Rockland by Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny on the afternoon of May 5. According to a statement released by Day just a short time later, Adams provided Kenny with only vague details of the plan when the two spoke, saying only that the newcomers would be housed in a local hotel for four months, with work permits to be secured for them during that time. Upon further inquiry, officials learned that 340 adult men were to be sent to the county, with lodging provided at the 170-room Armoni Inn and Suites on Route 303 in Orangeburg.

Kenny reported that no one in Orangetown had been consulted about the plan, nor had any local officials consented to it. She realized that the migrants were expected soon after receiving pictures of stacks of new mattresses just outside the hotel’s entrance, reported The Journal News

“I suspect that the very short advance notice was part of the plan,” said Kenny.

A stickler for rules, Day was critical of the plan from the start. He noted that work permits typically take six months to be processed, that few resources are available near the chosen hotel, and that no contingency plans were in place should the work permits fail to arrive within the specified time frame.

“This is absurd, and we will not stand for it,” said Day. “There is nothing humanitarian about a sanctuary city sending busloads of people to a county that does not have the infrastructure to care for them. It’s the same as throwing them in the middle of an ocean with nowhere to swim.”

A state of emergency was declared in Rockland one day later, barring any municipality from bringing people into Rockland and housing them in the county without a license. It also requires entities planning to bring people into Rockland to take responsibility for them, both financially and otherwise. The state of emergency remains in place for 30 days, with a statement by Day making clear that renewals would be considered, if necessary.

Day came out swinging again on May 6 in a radio interview on WABC with Rob Astorino, saying that his officers were ready to deal with a migrant situation. The Republican county executive took aim squarely at Adams, a Democrat, saying he had given Rockland a raw deal.

“Mr. Adams, you can try to run us over,” said Day. “I will reach up and grab you by the throat for the people of Rock-

land County.”

“You are not getting away with this,” added Day. “You picked the wrong person to fight with.”

Rockland is already struggling to provide for undocumented migrants who had previously been sent to the county. Officials said in March that more than 1,000 immigrant children were enrolled in local schools, with food pantries running out of merchandise and the number of children in foster care rising 35%. Rockland is also in the middle of an ongoing housing crisis, making the prospect of several hundred additional asylum seekers coming to the county a significant problem.

A similar plan to house at least 60 migrant men at the Crossroads Hotel in Newburgh is also under fire. News 12 Westchester reported that Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus has said that he is in talks with New York City officials that would put off any arrivals, at least for now. Neuhaus has also said that the county is “weighing its options” to prevent migrants from being transferred to Orange.

Also objecting to Adams’ plan was Congressman Mike Lawler, who labeled it “reckless.” Lawler said that Rockland should not bear the brunt of President Joe Biden’s disastrous immigration policies.

“Rockland County has never been a sanctuary county, and our residents don’t want it to become one now,” said Lawler. “If New York City wants to put these radical policies in place, that’s on them, but it is not our responsibility to deal with the consequences of their failed policies.”

Housing hundreds of illegal male immigrants less than a mile from local schools could also create safety concerns, observed Lawler.

“Have they been vetted?” asked Lawler. “How long will they stay here? And who’s going to pay for it? We need answers, and we need them now.”

License Plate Readers Coming to Ramapo To Promote Public Safety

One hundred license plate readers are being installed at major intersections throughout the Town of Ramapo, part of an ongoing plan to keep area residents safe and secure.

Rockland Daily reported that the motion-activated cameras will be used to help solve crimes, not to enforce vehicle and traffic laws. Supervisor Michael Specht said that the license plate readers, which take photos of passing vehicles, will help local law enforcement identify and apprehend criminals.

According to Lieutenant Blaine Howell of the Ramapo Police Department, plans to install the license plate readers, which can potentially trim hours or even days off the time needed to investigate a crime, have been in the works since 2020. In addition to viewing photographs of vehicles, police

will also be able to tap into the system to search for a specific license plate and find its last known location within Ramapo’s camera network.

Paired with the town’s new LED streetlights, Specht is confident that the license plate readers will make Ramapo safer.

“We hope word gets out to any potential criminal that their actions in our town will not go unwitnessed and this will deter them from committing crimes here,” said Specht. “LPRs have proven to be a valuable tool for public safety in other jurisdictions, and our residents deserve the same level of scrutiny.”

COVID No Longer a Global Emergency, Says WHO

More than three years since it first classified the pandemic as an international emergency, the World Health Agency declared a symbolic end to COVID, downgrading it to a global health threat.

The Associated Press reported that WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the official change in status on May 5.

WHO first conferred global emergency status on the pandemic on January 30, 2020, well before major outbreaks were reported in China. While officials originally feared that COVID would wreak havoc in countries with weaker health systems, it was actually better-prepared countries

like the United States and Britain that saw the greatest number of deaths. COVID hit the United States harder than any other country, with more than a million losing their lives in the pandemic.

While official estimates say that COVID took 7 million lives, the WHO has said the actual number of fatalities is at least 20 million and that recent COVID spikes are being reported in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Looking ahead to the future, WHO emergencies chief Dr. Michael Ryan emphasized the importance of having worldwide leaders formulate a pandemic treaty to determine how to deal with future global health threats.

CHAPTER 5

Recap: Riva’s new coworker, Shuli Nieder, starts her job with a disturbingly high level of confidence. Yaakov Stroh asks Chaim Tzvi to return the money he lent for construction.

Walls, Lani told anyone who would listen, meant it was really happening.

It was funny to think that Shifra hadn’t yet been born when the demolition of their house had begun. Now Lani had to hold her baby’s hands tightly while she did her daily inspection of the renovation so she wouldn’t get hurt by any of the exposed wires, pipes or nails.

She started with the second floor, instinctively scanning the place for uninvited neighbors.

Well, walls. The master and the baby room had turned from skeletal studs into enclosed spaces.

“This is where you’re going to sleep, sweetie,” Lani said to Shifra, patting the baby’s head as she took in the grayish surfaces of the brand-new Sheetrock.

The baby room had been Yaakov

Stroh’s idea. He’d sketched it out on one of his thousands of sheets of grid paper he’d used to draft layouts for the Eisdorfs’ house, “just for fun.” When they’d shown his idea to their architect, he’d actually been impressed and incorporated it in the final version. Seeing the framing now, along with the adorable little closet and toy niche, Lani’s imagination took her to pastel paint colors and the prettiest baby linens. This nursery was one of the house’s luxuries she could hardly wait to start enjoying.

Shifra fidgeted in Lani’s arms, trying to break out of her clutches, but the sudden sound of a drill frightened her and made her tighten her grip.

Lani stepped out of the baby room and walked across the hallway to greet the workers. “Hi, Oscar!” she said cheerily. “This place is starting to look like a house. Wow!”

The worker wiped his forehead with

a towel and gave a tired smile. “Yes, missus.”

Lani switched Shifra over to her other arm and wriggled a bag off her elbow. “Here, have some soda,” she told Oscar.

“Oh, thank you. Thank you, missus, thank you.” He took the bag and distributed the cans among the workers.

“How far do you think you’ll get today?” Lani asked.

The soda wasn’t a bribe. It was only… an incentive. She constantly brought up treats for the workers, hoping it would somehow motivate them to speed things up. Not that they were deliberately taking their time, “It’s just, you know, my hishtadlus,” she’d explained to Chaim Tzvi. “It can’t hurt, right?”

As the workers snapped their cans open, she heard voices float up from downstairs. It wasn’t Gittel Indig this time. It was Chaim Tzvi — and Andy.

“You can trust me, Andy, you know that,” Chaim Tzvi was saying. “You just tell the guys not to take so many lunch breaks. My wife is threatening that she’s going to stop cooking dinner if we don’t move upstairs soon.”

“I trust you,” Andy was saying. “But look, I have to do payroll tomorrow. Please, Svi, give me a check, okay?”

Chaim Tzvi started saying something at the same moment that Oscar turned his drill on, so his voice got swallowed up. But really, did it matter which joke her husband would use to placate the contractor? There wouldn’t be a check for Andy this week. Any check Chaim Tzvi would write in the near future would go to Yaakov, to repay his loan.

And next week? How long would it take before Andy instructed his workers to pause construction?

The smell of wood dust overtook her, settling horribly in her throat. They had been so close to doing it; so close to gaining their space, to living comfortably, to enjoying a little privacy, a little air.

But there were only so many walls a few soda cans could put up.

How could Yaakov do this to us? Does Riva even know?

Back in their basement apartment fifteen minutes later, she found Chaim Tzvi sitting at the table, a scattering of envelopes in front of him.

“There’s so much money on our table here, enough to build an apartment complex.”

“None of this is ours,” Chaim Tzvi said quickly.

“I know.”

She wanted to ask him what the plan was, how they were going to cover construction costs, how he’d finished his conversation with Andy. But she didn’t, because what was the point? This wasn’t Chaim Tzvi’s fault. He was trying his best; it wouldn’t help to pile on more pressure.

Instead, she got to work in the kitchen. There were no new orders to fill, but she liked to keep a stock of foods that had a longer shelf life, like salad dressings, to save herself time when she had to put together a large order on short notice.

Chaim Tzvi left for an appointment with some big name gvir. Lani instinctively reached for the phone to call Riva, who would be home from work by then, but hung up before she finished dialing. From the silence upstairs, she gathered that Andy and his crew had left for the day, and she couldn’t help the dismal thought — who knows if they’ll ever be back?

No, she was not in the mood of talking to Riva just then.

No orders came in over the next hour, and Lani found herself oddly restless. Not because there was nothing to take care of — her own family also needed to eat — but the day felt like it had pushed itself along with nothing to show for it. She checked her cellphone absently every few minutes, as though that would make customers call. Strange, because although she always wanted orders to come in, she usually drew in breath when they did, because orders meant work, and work was never easy. But now it suddenly felt urgent for her business to be active. She needed the work because she needed the money.

Ha. Right. Because an order now would totally rescue us, sure. It would maybe cover the cost of one doorknob. If we downgrade, that is.

When the little kids came home, she tried getting them busy with some toys, but they weren’t interested. They only wanted to stand around her on stepstools and watch her cook supper.

At 4:40, Malky, Shana and Chevi

walked in. Still wearing her coat, Chevi joined the kids around Lani.

By then Lani’d had enough. “Kids!” she yelled. “Can everyone please go do something and get off me so I can actually cook?”

OZ took a step back, and Simcha started crying. Okay, she hadn’t meant to yell like that. She tousled his curls, as though to apologize.

Chevi, meanwhile, shrank away and disappeared.

A little later, when the kids sat down to eat supper, Lani noticed Chevi picking at her food.

“How was your math test today, Chevi?” Lani asked her.

Chevi smashed a potato wedge flat with her fork. “Whatever,” she muttered.

* * * * *

Feeding Eli was a phenomenal excuse for Riva to shut her eyes for a few minutes smack in middle of Crazy Hour.

The kids had eaten supper and were doing their own thing around the house, better she shouldn’t know what. She was supposed to start baths, clean up the kitchen, and set the table for round two of supper, but her feet couldn’t hold her up anymore. When she sat down to feed the baby, the couch was so welcoming. Riva closed her eyes and pleasantly allowed her mind to clear, pause every one of her racing thoughts, and just sink into a puff of clouds.

She had no idea how long she’d slept when she was startled awake by the sound of the door opening.

“Oh, hi, Yaakov.”

The baby whimpered, opened his eyes, closed them again, then opened them and blinked.

Riva was still trying to process what planet she was on when Yaakov plunked his hat down on the table and turned to her with a wide grin on his face. “I found someone,” he blurted.

He pulled over a dining room chair, sat down, and crossed his legs.

Riva rubbed Eli’s back and looked at her husband with confusion. “What?”

“A mentor,” he said, as though it was self-understood and why was she even asking such a funny question.

“Uh, were you looking for a men-

tor?”

“Of course. Everyone who wants to become an architect needs one. It’s the only way forward.”

An architectural mentor, oh.

“His name is Eric Moore,” Yaakov went on, “and he’s pretty reasonably priced, compared to others I researched.”

The last wisp of sleep vanished.

She got off the couch and put Eli down on the floor. “Are you ready for supper?”

“Uh, yes. I guess.”

In the kitchen, Riva swiftly cleared the table from the children’s supper and set out flatware. She turned the flame under the soup up and waited a minute for the soup to bubble. Then she filled up a bowl and took it to the table. “Here,” she told Yaakov. “I’ll bathe the kids meanwhile. I had soup already.”

“I could do baths. There’s no rush.”

“It’s fine. Just eat the soup.”

If she was acting a little standoffish, too bad. She had to keep herself busy now. Busy and distracted.

The baths went one-two-three — Tzippy, Eli, pajamas, bed — and then she sent Shaya into the shower.

Yaakov hadn’t touched the soup yet when she returned to the kitchen. He had a folder open in front of him, and he was squinting down at some papers inside.

He looked up when he realized Riva was back. He threw a glance at Fraidy, who was hunting for something in the fridge, then asked quietly, “What’s wrong, Rivs?”

“Nothing. I’m happy you found a mentor. Who is he?”

“No, it isn’t nothing. I thought you’d be happy to hear that I’m really doing this. Isn’t this what we discussed? Your way out of your job?”

Riva pressed down on her fork’s end so the handle rose up in the air. “Yes,” she said. Then she let out a burst of breath and dropped her hands down on the table. What should she tell him? That it was all nice and wonderful that he was taking the first step toward his career but that she couldn’t go to work tomorrow?

What was the point? He was doing the right thing. The responsible thing. Venting about Shuli Nieder now would only make him feel bad, and

he wouldn’t be able to do anything to make the situation less miserable. His schooling was going to take years, and even if he’d be able to start working before he got his license, it would still take a while before they could rely on his income. Meanwhile, she was going to have to stick it out at work. He got a mentor, and he was enrolling in school, which meant his architectural work was starting to cost them money. There was an endlessly long hike ahead before they’d see the sunshine.

She straightened her back and forced a smile onto her face. “Yes, of course, and you’re doing the right thing. Sorry, I was just tired. Should I reheat your soup?”

She kept up the front straight through supper and all the way until Yaakov left the house for night seder. Then, facing the mess in the kitchen, the weakness returned. She didn’t want to burden Yaakov, but she did need to let off some steam.

Okay, sisters. She had only one, and that one sister was going to have to suffer through her kvetching. She hitched the phone headset over her ear and went over to the sink to start washing dishes.

Lani answered after the third ring.

“Don’t ask,” Riva started, finally allowing her anger to escape. “My boss hired a new girl, and guess what she’s going to be doing? She’s going to oversee the billing. Should I remind you who’s been doing the billing at Kleenup for the past twelve years?”

“That’s your job, right?”

“Yessss.” She poured soap onto the sponge and started scrubbing the first plate. “And I don’t need 19-year-old shnooks overseeing me. Especially ones who wear Moschino sweaters and by some form of magic do not require any training.”

“Sounds tough.”

Riva stacked the soapy plate on one side of the sink. She wanted to go on and tell Lani about the strange interview and about the new desk right next to hers, but she bit the words back. Something was off in Lani’s voice.

Her sister didn’t sound very commiserating. In fact, she sounded downright cold.

TO BE CONTINUED…

By now, you’re in a nonrestrictive mindset and have a clear picture of what your day-to-day food plan looks like. You have a game plan that includes structure and portion control, yet allows you to feel physically and emotionally satisfied.

But even with all that in place, there’s more to the picture. There are times when life’s big emotions can spill over into your food plan. So let’s take a look at what that’s all about, because understanding emotional eating will allow you to manage it more effectively.

Please notice that the goal is to manage your emotional eating, not to eliminate it or fight it.

Emotional eating is a complex phenomenon that stems from our innate physiological makeup. We all

HOW TO (UN)DIET LIKE A PRO

experience moments of stress, sadness or boredom. Those can overwhelm us and trigger a desire to seek comfort in food. This is due, in part, to the release of feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine in our brains, which are activated when we consume certain types of food.

These neurotransmitters help alleviate our negative emotions, leading to a sense of temporary satisfaction and comfort. In other words, the food acts like a drug — kind of like what Tylenol does for a headache. And while we want to get to the root of where the headache came from so we can prevent future headaches, there is no major harm in temporarily treating a headache with Tylenol. The same

goes for emotional eating. Of course we want to process our emotions at their root, but my belief is that there is also no major harm in eating something to relieve our emotions. The problem begins when we engage in emotional overeating.

There is so much information and advice available to help us learn to manage our emotions without using food as a drug. There are tools to process the urge to overeat, like taking a walk, journaling, taking a bath or hot shower, deep breathing, embracing the discomfort, saying Tehillim, and more. All these tools are fantastic, but they can be challenging to implement when you’re emotionally overwhelmed. So my suggestion is to actually first take the emotions down a notch or two with a modest amount of something delicious. Then, when your emotions are less intense (thank you, serotonin, and thank you, dopamine!), switch over to one of the tools listed above. In other words, while this may be a bit unconventional, I believe that emotional eating does have its place.

Think of the flip side. For many people, emotional eating turns into “guilt eating” and “regret eating” because they feel disappointed that they “messed up” — and this just exacerbates the problem. They end up with the original emotional upset plus the added layer of guilt, disappointment and regret, leading them to continue eating well past what was potentially useful or necessary. However, when we allow ourselves a small amount of emotional eating, just enough to take down the intensity of the emotions a bit, we accomplish several things at once:

• We help alleviate the original negative or intense emotions, reducing them to a more manageable level.

• What we resist, persists. By embracing rather than resisting a moderate amount of emotional eating, we reduce the shame, disappointment and guilt that tends to come along with veering slightly from our game plan.

• By reducing the guilt, we inevitably reduce the extra eating that tends to follow, making it less likely for our emotional eating to turn into emotional overeating.

• Once the intensity of our emotions has been relieved, we’ll be better positioned to practice all the other helpful tools that actually do alleviate strong emotions — tools we may not have been willing or able to utilize in our intensely emotional state.

Of course, it’s smart to do the inner work needed to process and manage intense emotions. That’s a no-brainer, and I believe it’s something that we’re all working on, on some level. This kind of work is a process, though, and in the meantime, most of us have moments where we are flooded emotionally, and where food seems like the only solution. And while I’m not advocating for this to be the case, I am taking a realistic approach where we can manage our emotional eating rather than letting it overtake us.

Basya Kovacs is a health and wellness coach. She sees clients 1:1 as well as in group settings via Zoom. Basya can be reached at bkcoaching2023@gmail. com or via her website mybkcoaching.com. BKcoaching is under the auspices of Rabbi Chaim Shabes, shlita.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOSHE GRUNFELD 845-442-0720

It’s cheesecake season, and most of us are excited — but we don’t want to neglect those with allergies. These beautiful and decadent dairy-free recipes will ensure that everyone gets to celebrate.

PAREVE CARROT CHEESECAKE

Have your cake and eat it, too! An all-around favorite can now be enjoyed by those with food allergies — or anyone who wants a treat after a fleishig meal.

CARROT CAKE BASE

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1 T. cinnamon

¾ cup oil

1 T. vanilla sugar

1¼ cup Wondermills flour

2 T. orange juice

1 cup grated carrots

CHEESECAKE

3 (8 oz.) packages Mehadrin pareve cream cheese

8 oz. Mehadrin pareve sour cream

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 T. vanilla sugar

TOPPING

8 oz. pareve sour cream

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, and grease the sides of the pan.

TO PREPARE THE CARROT CAKE BASE

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the eggs and sugar.

2. Gradually add the rest of the ingredients.

3. Pour the batter into the prepared springform cake pan. Tap the pan on the counter to bring the bubbles to the surface.

4. Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes.

5. Cool completely. Use a spoon to press lightly on the cake to flatten it slightly.

TO PREPARE THE PAREVE CHEESECAKE

1. Beat together all ingredients until the mixture is creamy.

2. Pour the cheesecake batter over the carrot cake.

3. Wrap the bottom and sides of the pan with a large piece of foil, making sure the foil rises above the sides of the pan.

4. Place the springform pan inside a cake pan. Fill the outer pan with water, halfway up its sides.

5. Bake the cake at 325° for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

6. Turn off the oven, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven.

7. Freeze the cake overnight.

8. Gently remove cheesecake from the pan.

TO PREPARE THE TOPPING

1. Mix together the sour cream and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.

2. Spread this on top of the cheesecake, then decorate as desired.

“CHEESE” FROSTED COOKIES

Beautifully festive, these are almost too pretty to eat!

INGREDIENTS

2 sticks margarine

¾ cup sugar

¾ cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

3 cups Wondermills flour

FROSTING

8 oz. Mehadrin pareve cream cheese

1 stick margarine

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

2 bars of two-tone pareve chocolate

DIRECTIONS

1. Cream together the margarine and sugars.

2. Gradually add the rest of the ingredients to form a soft dough.

3. Using a 2-inch scooper, scoop balls, placing 12 cookies on a lined cookie sheet. The cookies will spread while baking.

4. Bake the cookies at 350° for 15 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool.

5. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting: Cream together the pareve cream cheese, margarine and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.

6. Using a butter knife, apply a layer of frosting to the top of each cookie.

7. Chop the chocolate, and arrange it around the edges of the cookies.

CARAMELIZED PEACH PARFAITS

Elegant and heavenly, these caramelized peaches are irresistible.

INGREDIENTS

6-8 Ostreicher vanilla cookies

4-6 fresh peaches or 1 lb. frozen peaches

3 T. margarine

3 T. brown sugar

16 oz. whip topping, whipped

8 oz. Mehadrin pareve cream cheese

1 cup sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Crush the cookies, then set them aside.

2. To prepare the peaches, slice them thinly.

3. In a large nonstick skillet, melt the margarine. Add the brown sugar, and stir until the sugar has dissolved in the margarine.

4. Add the peaches, and toss to coat them in the brown sugar mixture.

5. Sauté the peaches for 10 to 15 minutes or until they are heated through and can be pierced easily with a knife. Allow them to cool.

6. Beat the whip topping on high speed until stiff. Add the cream cheese and sugar, and mix until combined.

TO ASSEMBLE

1. Place a layer of crumbs at the bottom of a dessert cup.

2. Spoon some of the whipped topping mixture over the crumbs.

3. Add a few slices of caramelized peaches.

4. Add another layer of whip, then top with additional peaches.

Ever wonder where milk comes from? You know it comes from cows… but did you ever think about the steps it takes to produce the neatly labeled plastic bottles of frothy white milk that somehow turns up so reliably in your fridge?

In honor of Shavuos, The Monsey View spoke to representatives of Golden Flow to find out what’s involved in the production, packaging and distribution of thousands of bottles of milk each day.

THE JOURNEY OF GOLDEN FLOW MILK

The dairy farm from which Golden Flow receives its milk is located in central New York, over many sprawling acres of grasslands. More than three thousand cows live on those grasslands. Imagine a large, open-air, grassy and smelly city; that’s what the farm, barns, machinery and supply buildings look like. The farm also employs over 30 workers, as well as two mashgichim who are on guard in shifts to maintain the kashrus of the cows’ milk and ensure that no foreign objects are mixed into the milk.

Outdoors, there are acres and acres of grass where the cows can roam around and graze. At night, the cows are herded into their barns. The farm has three barns, with each barn home to approximately 1,000 cows. If the farm is like a city, then the barns are like the city blocks (albeit roofed blocks to provide the cows with shelter from the elements). The barns are divided into stalls, or mini “apartments,” with room in each stall housing approximately three to four cows. The stalls are divided with gates, with a long walkway running down the length of the barn like a roadway so that the farmers can easily walk through the barn and tend to the animals.

Morning and evening, the cows are fed a special diet of chopped corn and hay along with necessary vitamins and minerals

For the milking itself, the cows are herded, one barn at a time, through the grassy outdoors to the milking parlor. After a team of about four farmers herds the cows to the milking parlor, another team of farmhands takes over in the stalls, removing any cow manure and sprucing up the cows’ sleeping area so that all wet sawdust is replaced and any bare areas are filled. (The sawdust covers the area to give a degree of comfort to the cows.) This process takes place three times a day.

Further along, at the milking parlor, the cows are hooked up to milking machines. As there are only about forty milking machines in the milking parlor, the rest of the cows moo about patiently in the adjacent holding area, with a team of farmers watching and caring for them. Think of a school yard at recess time — that holding area is a study in controlled pandemonium.

Inside the milking parlor, farmhands hook the cows up to the milking machines as a mashgiach observes to ensure that the process introduces no foreign objects to the cows’ milk. The milking machines have auto-sensors that detect when the cow’s milk flow is down to a trickle, and that’s when the machine will automatically detach itself from the cow, making for a relatively simple and painless milking process.

After they’ve been milked, the cows are herded outdoors to the grassy area where they can graze to their hearts’ content while the next group of cows are brought from the holding area into the milking area.

How do the farmers ensure that no cow is milked twice or accidentally overlooked? In addition to the fact that a systematic manner is employed to herd the cows, and that four farmers are always on hand at each post to herd the cows from one place to the next, the field rep whom I spoke to explained that the cows are all easily identifiable by the special tags attached to their ears.

“Nowadays,” the rep explained, “most farms employ special cow tags. In addition to allowing the cows to be easily identified, the chips have special sensors in them that automatically pick up on all of the cow’s vitals. If a cow is sick with a fever, or if her heart rate is too quick, the herd manager will automatically receive a message to his computer notifying him about the issue.”

The herd manager’s job entails taking ill animals out of the main area to the farm’s on-site hospital. Because

yes, like any proper city, the farm, home to thousands of livestock, has a hospital, too, where sick cows are treated by a resident vet.

Back at the milking parlor, the milk is transferred into large storage vats. This storage is only temporary, until the milk can be transferred from the on-site refrigerators to the huge, fully sanitized bulk tank trucks. Obviously, a mashgiach is on hand while the transfer takes place.

Within 24 hours of the time of milking, the milk is transported, via huge bulk tanks, to the processing and packaging plant. The bulk tanks that transport the milk are like tremendous, elliptical shaped refrigerators that attach directly to a trailer on wheels. The tanks are completely clean, save for the fresh milk inside them.

Before the milk may be brought into the packaging plant, however, a vial of liquid is removed from the tank — with the mashgiach on-hand to ensure that no mix-ups have occurred — and taken indoors to be tested for bacteria and germs. Only after the milk has been deemed completely safe and bacteria-free is it allowed into the packaging plant where it is sent to one of the processing lines.

The processing lines are where the milk is pasteurized and processed into those final, familiar dairy products. Pasteurization ensures that the milk is completely sterile while being transformed into the either low-fat milk, whole milk, cheese or other milk-based products. Once the final product is ready, it’s stored in one of the processing plant’s huge refrigerators, and from there it’s moved along to distribution — the huge trucks that take the milk from the plant to the stores.

From the farm straight to your table.

Ultimately, that’s exactly what cow’s milk is all about — with a whole lot of behind-the-scenes work, devotion and care along the way.

THE MASHGIACH’S PERSPECTIVE

When speaking with a dedicated employee at the CRC, who gave his time to explain the kashrus process of milk, the very first thing he shared was already a new piece of information. As he went on to explain, much of the hashgacha of milk production involves the circumvention of an issue that was especially prevalent three years ago and causes cows to become treif.

Visions of mashgichim finding holes in the lungs of slaughtered oxen were immediately shelved, because this is live livestock we’re talking about, so what, exactly, does a treif cow mean?

To explain in layman’s terms, a hole made in a cow’s stomach renders it treif. Now, while eating or giving birth, some

cows may have their abomasum, which is the fourth and final stomach compartment in cud-chewing animals, move out of place. This phenomenon in cow health sickens the animal in question and requires surgery, hence the danger of the cow becoming treif

How is this controlled? Each cow is assigned a number at birth, whose function is similar to our social security numbers. These numbers, along with the careful record-keeping of the non-kosher milk farm that the kosher milk-supplying farm for Golden Flow is affiliated with, make it simple to flag any DA (displaced abomasum) cow slated for surgery and move it to the non-kosher farm.

Let your mind be blown, and prepare to gain a deeper appreciation for the exacting work that is done to make our milk kosher — from the cow to your coffee.

CHANA GLUCK

With all that cleared and the kosher farm housing only kosher cows, the milking can take place — but, wait! This can only happen once the mashgiach has arrived on site and checked that the milk tanks are clean. With his go-ahead, and with his constant supervision, the cows can be milked and the milk pumped into the tankers.

And these aren’t just any tankers, either.

Here’s halacha 101: Treif fluids that are cold will, after 24 hours, render their vessel treif as if the fluid or food had been cooked. To prevent milk tankers from becoming treif from nonkosher milk and to preclude the need to kasher, Golden Flow uses exclusively kosher milk tankers.

At this point the milk is safely in its fully kosher tanker. Now the mashgiach can withdraw the kosher seal that has been locked up in his desk. He seals the tanker and sends it off to the bottling facility.

At the milk’s next stop, the mashgiach of the bottling facility awaits the tankers and checks the seal to affirm its authenticity and to check that it hasn’t been broken. Only then can he give the green light to have the seal broken at last. Under his watchful eye, the milk is pumped into new tanks and sealed again. Now it’s on to the pasteurizer, an exclusively chalav Yisroel machine that only the mashgiach has the key to power on. After pasteurization, with a mashgiach on hand, the milk is finally bottled.

MILK COMPOSITION

Ready for a shocker? Check out the breakdown of raw milk fresh from the cow: Milk fat composes a whopping… 4%, lactose accounts for 5%, protein for 3.4%, and vitamins and minerals for 1%. The other 87%? Water.

Whoa.

Before bottling, fresh, raw milk is put through a separator, a machine that spins the milk at a furious pace of 2,000 rounds per minute. This process splits the lighter part, the cream, from the heavier water. (I know, right? I also thought that the cream is heavier, what with its being associated with all things rich and heavy and Shavuos-related! But think about how cream always floats to the top, and here’s your aha moment.)

Now we can demystify milk bottle colors.

Red milk is full-fat. That means that 3% of the fat is added back to the milk. Blue gets 1%, and fat-free milk, none. Incidentally, butter is milkfat at its fullest extent, after being spun in a churning machine to bind the fat content together and get rid of excess water.

In the words of our CRC source: The way milk comes out of the cow as a fluid, with all of its various components bound together, is niflaos haborei

And I will add that the vigilance of the mashgichim devoted to ensuring that the milk we drink is purely kosher is simply an inspiration.

After weeks of struggling with her toddler’s repeated ear infections and persistent stuffy nose, Chani’s pediatrician suggested she take him off milk. Dairy could exacerbate adenoid issues, he said. And even though the thought of going dairy-free frightened her, Chani was ready to do anything to help her son breathe free.

Thus began her journey into the world of look-alikes and taste-alikes, in search of a milk substitute that her son would actually enjoy.

Chani soon discovered that the shelves in our supermarkets and health food stores actually offer quite a selection of options for those looking to stay pareve. With so many people suffering from lactose intolerance and dairy allergies, and others simply being coffeeholics, plant-based milks are way more popular than one might think.

“My first try was SOY MILK,” Chani says. “Somehow, it was the first thing that came to mind, maybe because it’s the oldest alternative around.”

It looks like milk, it tastes like milk, but it isn’t milk

Derived from soybeans, soy milk is most similar to cow’s milk. It’s high in protein and contains all essential amino acids.

Those who go for its distinct bean taste are able to enjoy it in their cereal, or in just about any recipe that calls for milk. (It may curdle when added to coffee, though, so try whisking it in the cup before adding water and coffee.) Soy is also used in certain dairy-free baby formulas, and soy-based tofu can substitute for cream cheese to make cheesecake and loads of other pareve “cheese” delicacies.

However, Chani grew hesitant about soy when she read that it may be linked to hormonal issues.

high in carbs and low in protein and fat, so its natural nutrient base is low.”

That’s why most brands add vitamins and minerals to rice milk.

RICE MILK was next on her list of milk alternatives to try. Its neutral, delicately sweet taste was softer to digest, and Chani found her son preferred it over soy milk with his cereal.

Because rice milk is one of the most hypoallergenic milks, it is a great choice for those who are allergic to dairy, nuts and soy. It is also rather inexpensive.

“But the disadvantage to rice milk,” Chani says, “is that it’s

OAT MILK is gaining popularity these days. It’s a rich source of nutrients, with more calories and carbs but less protein when compared to almond and soy milk.

Oat milk has a creamy texture, which makes it a favorite in coffees and lattes. Many commercial coffee shops are beginning to offer an oat milk option for their popular drinks. It can also be found in ice cream, yogurt and chocolate. Some people, however, prefer to stay away from oat milk because of its high calorie content.

Chani’s next attempt was COCONUT MILK. Coconut milk is known to be rich and creamy, although it does have a subtle whiff of coconut.

Coconut milk should not be confused with coconut water found inside fresh coconuts. The milk is made from ground coconut, which is squeezed and processed to produce the creamy milk. It is high in saturated fat and an excellent substitute for dairy cream.

“But while coconut milk is great when consumed in small amounts or used in recipes (think pina colada!), most people do not enjoy drinking a whole glass of coconut milk on its own,” Chani explains.

That’s why she continued looking for an option that would work as a plain, old-fashioned choice to drink.

NON-MILKY MILK FACTS

The Chinese have been enjoying soy milk for millennia, long before it arrived on U.S. shores in the nineteenth century.

Almond milk dates as far back as the Middle Ages. In 2013, it surpassed soy milk as the most popular plant-based milk in the United States.

The first rice milk factory was built in 1921 by Vita Rice Products Co. The Rice Dream brand was launched in 1990.

Oat milk was developed in the 1990s by a food scientist in Sweden. Of late, it’s become more popular, with oat milk sales in the United States increasing by 303% from 2019 to 2020.

Besides being a healthful drink, coconut milk is a great cosmetic moisturizer that can keep skin nice and supple.

HOMEMADE WHOLESOMENESS

To a novice, it may seem as if plant-based alternatives are a super healthy way to go. The health-minded among us, however, will remind us to take into consideration all the additives manufacturers add. Some companies add sugar and flavorings to make the milks more appealing, or gums and starches to improve their texture. If you’re looking to go dairy-free and don’t want to compromise on the wholesomeness of the product, make sure to check product labels. The fewer ingredients listed, the purer the milk will be.

And if you have the time and interest, you may want to consider making your own!

DO-IT-YOURSELF ALMOND MILK

Homemade almond milk is delicious, nutritious and full of calcium!

Directions: Soak almonds for 4 to 6 hours. Spill out the water. Add 4 cups of fresh water to 1 cup of almonds, and blend well. Strain using a cheesecloth. If the almonds are skinned, the milk will be easier to strain, but it will be just as delicious when made from whole almonds with their skins intact.

Note: Almond milk will last up to four days in the refrigerator and can also be frozen.

DO-IT-YOURSELF OAT MILK

Homemade oat milk is quick, tasty and allergen-free!

Directions: Blend 1 cup of rolled oats with 3 cups of cold water for 30 seconds. Strain using a cheesecloth. You may want to add a pinch of salt, vanilla, cinnamon extract or honey before blending to enhance the taste.

Note: Don’t soak the oats in advance, and don’t overblend, or the milk may become too slimy. This oat milk will last five days in the refrigerator.

Chani knew she’d found a winner when she learned how to make her own ALMOND MILK. The time-consuming process was proven worthwhile when she saw how much her son liked it. From time to time, she buys commercial-made almond milk, too, and she finds almond-based chocolate pudding and yogurts to be a tasty look-alike when her other kids are eating milk-based ones.

Almond milk is mostly water, which makes it low in calories and somewhat less filling than other nondairy milks. And while almonds are high in protein, fiber and antioxidants, much of their nutritional value is lost in the milk-churning process. This may make almond milk more comparable to cow’s skim milk.

“Nevertheless,” Chani finishes, “almond milk is delicious in lattes, over cereal and on its own.”

As Chani searched for the right dairy-free fit for her son, she learned that the saying “Al ta’am v’rei’ach ein l’hisvakei’ach” is right on target.

“When it comes to taste and scent preferences, we mustn’t argue!” she says.

What some of her friends found worked for them didn’t work for her. She spent loads of time and money trying out various brands and products until she hit the right ones, but now she’s glad she did.

Not that her journey ended with finding the right milk! Besides stocking up on milk alternatives, Chani also had to learn to cook non-milchig versions of the same things she served the rest of her kids. She’s baked pareve cheesecake and pareve pizza (finding a pareve cheese that actually melts was quite a search!) and much more. She’s also found a delicious “cream cheese” option, which is derived from butter beans.

Luckily, her son came to love the foods that he could actually eat without suffering the consequences of cow’s milk derivatives. And while her eyes and ears are always open to newer and better options in this expanding market, she’s forever grateful for the abundance of workable substitutes lining our grocery shelves.

I ADMIT IT: I LIKE MILCHIGS BETTER THAN IT LIKES ME. Most of the year I’m able to “ro’eh es hanolad” and foresee how I’m going to feel a few hours after eating dairy, and so I stick to pareve or fleishigs, but twice a year, I can’t resist and throw all caution to the wind. That happens on Chanukah and Shavuos. After all, it’s a big mitzvah to eat milchigs then (well… it’s a minhag, at least) so I’m moser nefesh and force myself to eat whatever dairy delicacies come my way.

Chanukah is its own story, but for Shavuos, there’s one milchig ma’achal that stands head and shoulders above all — and that’s cheesecake. Now, there are as

NESANEL YOEL SAFRAN

many cheesecake recipes as there were Yidden standing at Har Sinai, but one thing — in my humble opinion — that all the best ones have in common is that they are based on thick, creamy, geshmak cream cheese.

But you don’t need to bake it into a batter to enjoy cream cheese. Herbed or plain, cream cheese is always a hit, whether on bagels, crackers, or — as my young einikel asked me to add — licked straight off of one’s fingers.

Honestly, while I don’t know what sort of milchigs our bubbies and zeidies ate that first Shavuos, it probably wasn’t cream cheese. Cream cheese, they say, was first introduced in upstate New York in the 1870s by a farmer named William Lawrence, who sought to make a richer version of the French cheese Neufchatel. He and a shutaf marketed it on a small scale until a cheese broker named Alvah Reynolds reached out to Lawrence to package the cheese under the name Philadelphia Cream Cheese. The rest is history.

GET TECHNICAL FOR A MOMENT, WHAT EXACTLY IS CREAM

TO

CHEESE? It’s a soft and creamy fresh cheese, made from milk and cream and boasting a tangy taste, and it usually comes in two forms — a firmer one in blocks and a softer and more spreadable one in tubs. In commercial production, lactic acid bacteria is added to pasteurized milk to coagulate casein (the protein found in milk) to form curds, and heavy cream is added to adjust the fat content and add creaminess to the final product.

For many years, the ubiquitous cream cheese was hard to find in Eretz Yisroel. That’s why many enterprising Yidden took to making their own from scratch. But lately, even those of us who live in places where cream cheese crams the shelves (except when there are shortages, of course…), have discovered how satisfying, tasty, economical and easy it is to make it ourselves from scratch.

Here’s fair warning: Once you learn how to make your own cream cheese, you may never go back to the store-bought variety again. Homemade cream cheese is super cheap to make, and the flavor is rich, creamy, fluffy and tastes so much better than the store-bought version we’re all used to.

Homemade cream cheese is also healthier. There are no harmful preservatives, gums and stabilizers in homemade cheese that you might find in the store-bought version — just simple, natural ingredients

While all that might be true, you might be thinking, isn’t homemade cream cheese a big patchke to make? The truth is, it could hardly be easier.

Let’s get started.

HOMEMADE CREAM CHEESE

Yield: This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of cream cheese.

SUPPLIES

Heavy-bottomed saucepan

Wooden spoon or spatula

Sieve (fine-mesh strainer)

Cheesecloth

Bowl

INGREDIENTS

2½ cups whole milk — Yes, whole milk, and not low-fat milk, is the basis for the richness we know and love about cream cheese. Whole milk will also yield more and larger curds than reduced-fat milk, with better results. (And let’s be honest, halevai whole milk should be the fattiest food we eat on Yom Tov.) For even creamier cream cheese, substitute ½ cup of heavy cream for ½ cup of milk.

(Note: It’s important not to use ultra-pasteurized or ultra-high-temperature pasteurized [UHT] milk or cream, as this process alters the milk’s protein structure and prevents cheese curds from forming. Regular pasteurized milk is fine. Most varieties of organic milk on grocery store shelves are ultra-pasteurized, so if you’d like to use organic milk, make sure to check the label carefully.)

3 tablespoons plain white vinegar — You can also use lemon or lime juice, but vinegar works best.

¼ teaspoon (or more) salt

Herbs — Such as dried dill, chives and/ or garlic powder (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

HEAT THE MILK: First, bring the milk (or milk and cream mixture) to a simmer (but not to a boil) in a heavy-bottomed saucepan set on medium-high heat. What’s the difference between simmering and boiling? Simmering involves taking a liquid just up to its boiling point and then reducing the heat to just below its boiling point so the liquid is not at a boil. Boiling has large bubbles rising to the surface, and it can cause the milk’s protein and fat components to separate, which will interfere with the cheesemaking process.

You’ll know that the milk is simmering when a small bubble or two breaks through the surface of the liquid every second or so. Tiny bubbles may form around the edge of the pan, and a translucent film may develop over the surface of the milk (if you have an instant-read thermometer, it should register at 190° F.) If more bubbles start to rise to the surface, lower the heat or move the pot to one side of the burner. Let it simmer for about 8 minutes.

ADD ACID: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the acidic vinegar or lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, at 1-minute intervals. Continue stirring constantly. This starts the process of coagulating the milk into cheese. Because vinegar is used in homemade cream cheese (rather than a microbial starter or rennet, as is often the case with

GOING ITALIAN WITH MASCARPONE

For the adventurous (and not calorie-conscious), a classy alternative to good ol’ American cream cheese is the superrich and creamy Italian cheese called mascarpone (pronounced mass-car-pone-ei). With twice as much fat as conventional cream cheese, mascarpone is a Renaissanceera invention from the Lombardy region of Northern Italy and a staple ingredient in Italian desserts like tiramisu.

Mascarpone cheese has a mildly sweet, almost nutty taste with a fresh buttery feel. It’s also less tangy than American cream cheese. Yet this gourmet gevinah is almost as easy to make as cream cheese, and the process is very similar.

In brief:

1. Bring 2 cups of (not ultra-pasteurized) heavy cream to a low simmer in a small saucepan. Stir or whisk constantly.

2. Remove the pan from the heat, and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir gently with a metal spoon (not with a whisk, which would dissolve any of the curds you’re attempting to coax into existence). The heavy cream should begin to coagulate and thicken.

3. Add a second tablespoon of lemon juice and stir. Let the pan cool entirely, then transfer it to the refrigerator overnight.

4. In the morning, pour the mixture into a strainer lined with cheesecloth. After draining, squeeze out any excess moisture. Store the cheese in the refrigerator, and use it promptly.

store-bought cream cheese), this homemade cream cheese has a pleasantly tangy finish.

CURDLE: Stir until the mixture has fully curdled and has separated completely into curds (white globular segments) and whey (remaining clear liquid). This should take just a few minutes. Remove from heat.

STRAIN: Run an approximately 18x18-inch piece of finely woven cheesecloth under water, then squeeze out the excess moisture. Lay the cheesecloth in a single layer into a fine-mesh strainer, and place the strainer over a large bowl. Gently pour the curds and whey into the cheesecloth, while making sure that the bottom of the strainer does not touch the liquid in the bowl. Let this drain at room temperature until no more whey drips into the bowl. This should take about 20 minutes. (I knew someone who couldn’t find — or couldn’t be bothered to find — cheesecloth. He poured his mixture into a new white sock and said it worked gevaldig. But I don’t necessarily recommend it, nor am I sure if you could wear that sock afterward when eating fleishigs.) Alternatively, you can use a slotted spoon to scoop out all the curds while leaving the liquid whey in the pot.

BLEND: Last, transfer the curds to a food processor, and process for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the curds have come together and are totally smooth and creamy. If you find that your cream cheese is grainy, keep processing and gradually add a little of the leftover whey back in.

SEASON: Add salt (start with ¼ teaspoon) to taste. Additionally, if you’d like to make herbed cream cheese, now is also a good time to add dried herbs, garlic powder or any other flavors you like (obviously, not if you’re going to use this cream cheese as an ingredient for cheesecake!).

STORAGE: Since this contains fresh milk and has no preservatives, I suggest you store the cream cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for 7 to 10 days. It can also be frozen. However, when defrosted, it might become grainy; if that happens, just run it through your food processor again.

WELL, after that last recipe I’ve probably gained about five pounds just writing this article, but what won’t one do for parnassah? Now I can hardly wait for Shavuos to come around so I can finally be moser nefesh and put my mouth where my money is.

Nesanel Yoel Safran is a writer, chef and student of Torah and life. You can read about all of this and more on his blog Soul Foodie (soulfoodiecom.wordpress.com) and contact him at soulfoodie613@gmail.com.

IT’S ALL BLACK AND WHITE

Close your eyes and picture a quaint country scene, with red-roofed farmhouses, rolling hills of green and the occasional wooden bridge. To complete the picture of complete tranquility, a dozen black and white spotted cows graze in the fields, placidly chewing their cud.

Why the black and white spots? Well, if you live in the United States, that’s the most likely color that your local cow will be. About 86% of all the dairy farm cattle in this country are Holsteins, which boast that ubiquitous black and white pattern.

But nope, not all cows look the same. There are brown, red, and gray cows, plus striped cows and more. The world of cows is far from black and white.

MILKY MASCOTS

The most famous cow in the world is the one perched on the containers of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. At least, so its owners at Ben & Jerry’s claim. With millions of containers of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream sold every year, they may be right.

Another famous company with a cow mascot is Elmer’s glue. Yep, in the old days, they used protein from cow milk to make their glue! Today, Elmer’s glue is completely synthetic, so you can safely assume it’s pareve

SEEING RED

Everyone knows that a red cape infuriates a bull and makes it charge. Right? Well, not really. Scientists have proven that cows don’t have any retina receptors for the color red. That means that they can’t even see red, so the color definitely doesn’t make them angry. Why do bulls charge when the red cape is waved, then? Probably because the cloth being waved makes the bull feel threatened.

THE IDIOMATIC COW

Cows have been part of human life for thousands of years. It’s not surprising, then, that a bunch of expressions featuring cows have snuck into our language. Here’s a sampling:

TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS

When you take action that’s brave or daring, you’re taking the bull by the horns. Yikes, that would take bravery!

TO HAVE A COW

If you’re really worried about someone being upset, you might say that “he’ll have a cow.” Nobody quite knows for sure where that expression comes from.

A BULL IN A CHINA SHOP

You can use this expression to refer to someone who’s really clumsy and likely to break anything delicate. But it can also be used to refer to someone who’s tactless and likely to hurt another person’s feelings, or to mean someone very out of place in his surroundings.

A CASH COW

Anyone would try to get into a business or industry that is a cash cow, which basically means it’s making lots and lots of money.

COWS DO CARE

Cows have a lot of feelings inside their huge, hulking figures. They like to socialize and even have best friends they like to hang out with most (some even have small cliques that stick together).

Even more, when cows feel taken care of by a human, they are happier — with the result obvious in their milk production. In fact, giving a cow a name and treating her well helps a cow produce almost five hundred more pints of milk per year, on average!

THE UNCOMMON COW

The rarest kind of cow in the world is the miniature panda cow, which is black and has a wide white belt around its middle. It also has white markings near its eyes, just like a panda. There are only about 40 such cows in the entire world.

BIGGEST COW

The biggest cow in the world is a Holstein bull named Knickers, who is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 1.4 tons. It’s hard to know if this is actually so big, though, because Knickers is 7 years old, whereas most bulls are slaughtered before they’re two years old.

COW CHAMPIONS

OLDEST COW

Big Bertha was the oldest cow in the world, dying when she was almost 49 years old. She also held the world record for the cow who had the most calves: an impressive 39.

GREATEST MILKER

The cow who gave the most milk ever was actually called by a number, not a name. Her number was 289, and she gave over 54,000 gallons of milk in her lifetime of nineteen years. That’s almost seven gallons of milk a day — enough to fill the fridges of a few families at a time!

WE’VE LEFT THE ISLAND. HULL IS SECURE, AND WE’RE FLOATING PERFECTLY!

ALL RIGHT! SET A COURSE FOR HOME – ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT!

I THINK NOT. BELAY THAT ORDER, MY PERFIDIOUS PIRATICAL PERSONS!

BECAUSE WE’RE NOT GOING TO ALEXANDRIA. GARY! SET COURSE FOR KAIRWAN! WE’LL FETCH A NICE PRICE FOR MY SLAVES THERE!

RECAP: THE SHIP IS FINALLY REPAIRED AND READY TO LAUNCH!

WHAT DO YOU MEAN, BELAY THAT ORDER?!

“BELAY” MEANS TO DISREGARD. I’M TELLING THEM NOT TO LISTEN TO YOU.

I KNOW WHAT IT MEANS! BUT WHY SHOULDN’T THEY LISTEN?

I LIED, YOU SILLY JEW-BOY!

BUT — BUT YOU SAID YOU’D TAKE US HOME!

YOU ACTUALLY THOUGHT YOU COULD TRUST ME? HA! WHAT DO I LOOK LIKE, BENEDICT ARNOLD? OH, NO, MY FRIEND. NO, NO, NO.

AND AS FOR YOU….

THEY WILL BE SOLD AS SLAVES. I WILL USE THE MONEY TO BUY FOOD, DRINKS, AND LARGE, SILLY HATS FOR MY MEN!

NOW THAT I’VE SEEN HOW USEFUL YOU ARE, YOU WILL REMAIN WITH MY CREW. YOUR TITLE WILL BE CHIEF MAINTENANCE SLAVE-JEW. AND YOU WILL STAY WITH US FOREVER!

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Monsey Based Real Estate Consulting Firm seeking a strong administrative professional with the ability to excel in a fast paced environment. Must present professional demeanor on the phone and in an email with strong multi-tasking abilities. Candidate must be a great communicator with a desire to be on a team of people who collaborate and work well together. Please send Resume to hiring@markhertzco.com

F/T SECRETARY

Software company looking for a full time secretary. Great pay! Excellent work environment. Please email resume to sm@adsfo.com

FEMALE SECRETARIES

Looking for female secretaries in a busy accounting office, graduates are welcome, training provided. Kosher and Heimish office. Please send your resume to financial@ ygcpaco.com or call 845-5733000.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Attention graduates! Want to make a difference in someone’s life? We are looking for someone to work with special needs teenagers. email resume to jobresumes613@gmail.com or call 845-729-3001

MUSIC TEACHER

Music ‘n Motion is looking to hire an additional music teacher to join our Monsey branch. Qualifications are, responsible, dedicated, energetic and great with children. Call 929-322-4202 ext 202 or email resume to info@mnmotion.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Aishes Chayil now hiring women with excellent phone skills and computer knowledge. Full time 9am5pm. For more info call 845.783.1800 ext.2111. Must have own transportation

SECRETARY POSITION

Daas Wellness is Seeking to fill a secretary position. Great pay and working environment. Full time position. Please email your resume. HR@daaswellness. com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Attention graduates! Want to make a difference in someone’s life? We are looking to hire a female to work with 18+ year olds with special needs. email resume to jobresumes613@gmail. com or call 845-729-3001.

SECRETARY POSITION

Real estate company looking for a secretary position, experience not a must, email Muchyg1@gmail.com

FEMALE SECRETARIES

Looking for a female secretaries in a busy office, graduates are welcome, training provided. kosher office. please send resume to OfficePositions60@gmail. com

PURCHASING/ ACCOUNT ASSISTANT

Office in Suffern NY is looking for Purchasing/ Account assistant. Do Job Takeoffs and Specking. Good Computer and CSR skills required. Good compensation package. Email resume to sales@ tzoharus.com

OPEN POSITION

Seeking a full-time secretary in an all-women’s office. Candidate needs to have great interpersonal skills., be efficient, and able to problem solve. Email resume: contactme33162@gmail.com

OFFICE OPERATOR NEEDED

Full time 9-5 secretary girl great pay in Heimish grocery office in monsey 8453199168

SALES HELP WANTED

At the Stocking Exchange. Part time ok, must include Sundays and afternoons. Call 845-548-7015

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Kids shoe store is looking for lady or girl. Willing to train the right individual. Excellent pay. call 845-5218512

PRESCHOOL DAYCAMP

Preschool counselors wanted for the summer. 18 years. Yiddish Speaking, Geshmake environment. Great pay. 845262-1020

WH MANAGER

Seeking ambitious warehouse manager with minimum of 2+ years experience. Located in Monsey area. Email resume: monseyhire52@gmail.com

SPECIAL ED TEACHER

Looking for a special ed teachers with a masters, Preferably with ABA, Great Pay. 845-729-3001

TUTOR WANTED

Chassidishe cheder looking for a male tutor for title one. 3:30-5:30. Please call 8452637445

PART TIME

Interior designer looking for part time assistant. Flexible hours. Women/ girls only. Phone and basic computer skills required. Drivers license a plus. Call 845.459.9194

ITCON IS HIRING

We are hiring Help Desk Technicians and a Service Coordinator in our Suffern and Brooklyn Locations. Great pay, good working environment, and room for growth. Email hr@itconinc. com to apply

COUNSELOR POSITION

Looking for girls 7th grade & up to be a counselor for a daycamp 2-4 year olds. Fun & loving environment! Text or call & lv msg 845-587-5813

EXECUTIVE SALES ASSISTANT

A Heimisha Financial services office in Spring Valley NY is seeking a full time female to join our female team. Responsibilities include scheduling, client relations, etc. Candidate must have excellent verbal (telephone), & writing skills, mathematics, Quickbooks, computer proficiency and ability to multi-task. For more information please email your resume to Molanservices@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

Are you organized, personable & have a flair for fashion? We’d love to have you join our team! Pt/ft avail. Whats app resume to 845-216-8798

PHARMACY STAFF

Local busy pharmacy looking for full time female staff. Willing to train. Located in Monsey Leah@202rx.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Company located in NJ, Approx 45 minutes from Monsey, is looking to hire full-time office employees. Beginners are welcome. Please call 347-678-2670 or email your resume to newjerseyjob738@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

We are currently seeking an individual with strong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple priorities. Basic computer knowledge & attention to detail & accuracy required. Ft with flexibility. Email resume to hosieryboutique@gmail.com or whats app 845-362-7625

INSURANCE ADMIN

Spring Valley Insurance office is looking for a motivated, organized and well spoken individual. Willing to train. Prefer insurance experience. F/T but can be P/T. Email resume to growth4you@gmail.com

PRIVATE DUTY NURSE

For summer program. Work with a 9 yr old girl. Call for more info 845-7293001

POSITION AVAILABLE

Growing bookkeeping company in Monsey is looking to hire a QuickBooks beginner to help post & reconcile multiple accounts. Flexible hours call 201-376-4378 for more information. In Office work only.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Eager to unlock your potential? Hungry for success? Great opportunity for motivated individuals to join a select team of high achievers at Ark Mortgage. Contact 845-503-6502 or emailhr@arkmortgage. com to learn more about our training program.

150+ JOB OPENINGS!

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

Strictly confidential & completely free.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Insurance company is seeking claim assistants and administrative assistants. Well-paid positions with excellent potential for growth. Office experience a plus but not required. Please email resume to careers@ highviewnational.com.

LOOKING TO HIRE

Monsey office is looking to hire a female candidate to assist in our Purchasing department. Must be responsible, organized, and possess good communication skills. Offering competitive salary & benefits, in friendly atmosphere. Email MonseyPurchasing@Gmail. com

TRAVEL AGENT

Travel agency is looking for a full-time experienced travel agent in a brand-new office in Montvale, NJ. Please email your resume to joseph@ highclasstravel.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

Looking for Interior Designers or someone with a strong sense of style in furniture selections for short term residential projects. Please contact 347-864-1271

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Construction company looking for full time graduate excellent opportunity for the right candidate. Will train.

Monday-Thursday 9-5. Friday - 9-12. Please email resume to jobinquiries998@gmail.com

PT SECRETARY Office located at Robert Pitt Dr is looking for a PT secretary to answer phones. Candidate must have great communication skills. Wed & Thurs 9:30am-6:30pm with potential for FT hours in the future. Pls call/text 845-8754816

POSITION AVAILABLE

Hamaspik Home Care is seeking a qualified candidate for an entry level position in the HR Coordination department in Monsey’s office. No experience necessary, full time, great pay, friendly work environment, benefits. Grads are welcome! Submit your resume to: hiring@ hamaspikcare.org

FIELD HOME CARE MARKETER

Hamaspik Home Care is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate for Field Home Care Marketer position in Monsey. Full time, flexible hours, base salary + commissions, friendly work environment, benefits. Must have experience in HomeCare and Marketing. Submit your resume to hiring@ hamaspikcare.org

NURSING HOME A/R

Heimishe nursing home corporate office looking to hire a female accounts receivable candidate. Must be responsible, organized and possess good communication skills. Please email resume to monseymedicalbilling@ gmail.com

TEACHERS’ ASSISTANTS

Bais Rochel School is looking for capable Teachers’ Assistants for the upcoming school year for Grades 1-4 in both our Yiddish and English departments. Good pay. Please email resume to: sgertner@bethrochel.org.

POSITION AVAILABLE

Non profit organization in Monsey looking for girl or woman full time for data entry and general office work. Knowledge of outlook, excel and word required. Must have command of the English language. No experience necessary. Email resume to lozeri@ cchfglobal.org

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Hamaspik HomeCare is looking for Yiddish speaking Facilities Maintenance Manager to join our team in Monsey’s office. Full time, excellent start salary, benefit package, friendly work environment. Must have driver’s license. Send your resume to: hiring@ hamaspikcare.org

INTAKE COORDINATOR

Hamaspik HomeCare is looking for an entry-level candidate to join our team as an Intake Coordinator, Requirements: critical thinking and problemsolving skills, strong computer and data entry skills, good communication and writing skills. We offer an excellent salary, benefit package, friendly and warm work environment, job training. To apply, send your resume to hiring@ hamaspikcare.org

SUMMER JOB

A colony in Woodbourne is looking for devoted preschool and elementary counselors. Transportation provided, and may give accommodations. Please call 347-957-2297

JOB OPPORTUNITY

HR/Bookeeping job locally. Part Time, Generous Pay, Flexible Hours, Women’s Only Office. Email jobs@ advancedhealthcs.com

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MDS COORDINATOR

Looking for a Nurse to do MDS in a local Monsey office. Part or full time, great environment, great pay, flexible hours. Email jobs@ advancedhealthcs.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Looking for motivated individuals to join our call center team! We offer a competitive base salary plus commission for our call center positions. If you have sales/customer service/ telemarketing experience and want to work in a dynamic environment with exciting opportunities. jobrelatetocustomers@gmail. com

FEMALE PARA

ABA Riders is looking for a dedicated Yiddish speaking female para, to work with a 4-year-old boy in his home between the hours of 3:30 and 5:30, 2/4 days per week.. Chassidishe home, great pay, paid travel/taxi time. Call 347-930-9736 or email info@ abariders.com

AMAZING JOB OPPORTUNITY

Looking for a job opportunity with the potential to grow?!?! Do you have the get it done attitude? Are you someone that likes to feel accomplished at the end of the day? Are you someone that would like to make a difference, and grow personally and professionally? A fast-growing company located in the Spring Valley area is looking for motivated employees to join our team. Open position: Customer Service- Ideal candidate needs to have outstanding communication skills, be organized, and be able to do multiple tasks. Competitive pay with great benefits and lots of potential for growth for the right candidate. Email resume: Noemi@culinarydepot.com Call/WhatsApp 845-414-2237

HELP WANTED

Heimishe office looking for a female employee for an entry level position, email resume to jacobg1402@gmail.com or call 347.460.0204 & leave a message.

POSITIONS

AVAILABLE

Bookkeeping office in Monsey is looking to fill multiple positions. Heimish female only office. Amazing environment and great pay. Graduates and experienced are welcome to apply. Malka@hiresolutionsny.com 845-422-8098 Ext 106

SECRETARY WANTED

Seeking to hire a secretary with QuickBooks & Excel knowledge and secretarial experience to join our team! We provide training to enhance your skills and professionalism. applyquickbooks@gmai.com

BOOKKEEPER

Growing company close to Monsey looking to hire someone proficient in bookkeeping, great environment. Willing to train if there is some bookkeeping background. This is a full time position. Call 845.422.8098. Ext 103 or email bruchy@ hiresolutionsny.com

CANADVANCE CLINIC

Seeking a compassionate and people-friendly clinical assistant. Hands on clinical work , as well as some office work. No experience is required, preferable hours 9-6. To apply, email resume to miriam@canadvance.com 845-306-1237 Ext. 102

UNIQUE POSITION

AVAILABLE

Monsey based footwear design office seeking an ambitious individual. Multitasker and computer skills required. Willing to train new graduates. Resume info@blublonc.com

DAYCARE TEACHER

Seeking Yiddish-speaking staff for playgroup in Bronx, NY. $20/hour no GED required, experience with children, drivers preferred. Call 917-975-6747

BUILD BUSINESS

Work from home flexible hours no computer necessary please call: 845-243-0208

SALES HELP WANTED

Looking for a Salesperson to start immediately, job includes sales and some office work. Located in Monroe. Call 845.422.8098. Ext 103 or email bruchy@ hiresolutionsny.com

JOB OFFER

A construction company in Fort Lee NJ is looking for an entry-level bookkeeper to join our Finance team please email your resume to office@ sandstone.nyc

NOW HIRING!

A well established and progressive business is seeking for a motivated and skilled female accountant/ bookkeeper. For more information, please email Deals@371wheels.com.

PLAYGROUP MORAH

Gan Simcha is looking for a Morah for a 2 year old playgroup for September 2023. Contact Rikki 347-9309736.

PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT

Gan Simcha is looking for an assistant for a 2 year old playgroup for September 2023. Contact Rikki 347-9309736.

FEMALE ABA PARA

ABA Riders is looking for a full/part time female ABA para to work with a 7 year old during day hours starting September. Car is required. Gas and travel time are paid. Rewarding work, well paid!! Contact Rikki 347-930-9736/ info@abariders.com

SERVICES MUSIC & VOCAL RECORDING STUDIO

Attention Camps and day camps are you looking for a camp song this summer? Reach out to 845-304-9343, or astoundingstudio1@gmail. com

NUTRITION

Repair your relationship with food, improve your health and body image whilst working-out in the sunshine! Miriam Shurpin MS RD CDN. Registered Dietitian –Nutritionist. 347-480-1670 rd@miriamshurpin.com miriamshurpin.com

TORAHANYTIME.COM

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

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

ONE MAN BAND

One Man Band available for all of your Simchas and special events! For Booking and questions Please Call Moshe: 845-499-1071

KANGEN WATER

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

PETTICOATS FOR RENT!

Enhance your gown with just the right petticoat! Kids and adults petticoats for rent! In the Bates area. Please leave a message 845-502-0153

PROFESSIONAL HAIRCUTS & STYLING

Great prices. Call Miri 845426-7561

CUSTOM CLOSETS

For all your custom closets please call or text 1347.522.4872

MASSAGE THERAPY

--In The Comfort of Home--

*Swedish *Deep Tissue

*Lymph *Craniosacral Therapy Call Sarah: 845596-1373

FLY HIGH BALLOONS

Biggest selection of balloons for all occasions in the Weiner drive area call 8454223988/ Flyhighbal@ gmail.com

KEYBOARD LESSONS

Keyboard lessons By Miri. Great Prices! Call 845-4267561 or 845-263-6437

EARPIERCING

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

LADY DRIVER

Chaya lady driver will take care of all your local driving needs. Day and evening hours. Fast friendly service. Call 845-642-0193

GREEN VISA

Need a passport? No problem! We can help you get a new one, renew an old one, or even get one the same day. Just give us a call at 718400-9969

ATT: DAYCAMPS

New in Monsey! EXCITING INTERACTIVE MUSICAL KUMZITZ. Includes Projected lyrics. For more info call 347563-4441

ATT: DAYCAMPS

Give your campers the trill of pastels and painting. Popular for TC’s/staff night out: Glass Painting! Please call 347-5634441

BUSINESS COACHING FOR WOMEN

Women in Business facing challenges in *marital relationships *work/life balance issues *Focus inproductivity. Now booking for June/July! Esty Danziger/ ATC 347-512-3077

DIMENSIONS THERAPY

Remove fears, anxiety, sleeplessness, constipation, allergies, asthma, bedwetting, improve self esteem. Quick and effective, all ages. Experienced male and female therapists available. Children’s specialist on board. Endorsed by Rabbonim. Call Mrs. Yuhanan 845-825-9342.

עטס’נתחמ בוט לזמ!

Give your newly married daughter the ultimate gift. Our Shana Rishona workshop teach Torah Hashkafa and practical tools in a warm Heimishe setting. For demo call 716-232-2111 Press 3, then 29#. Sury Freund 845-3563035

ATTENTION KALLAHS

Exquisite custom bands for great prices. Please call 845540-2671

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Engagement events

photography call or text Malky: (845) 664-5732

MAGIC EDITS

Are all your family photos a mess? Have photos unfit to share? Bring them back to life with professional editing. Call/text 347-834-3536

POOL & HOT TUB

Calvert/Sands Point Area. Full mechitza, beautiful heated pool, with 3ft shallow & 8ft deep, 6 person Hot Tub, and bathroom, available for $85/hr. 845-213-8423 or 917860-2311

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE (Car, truck, van, Suv) Help build children. Get $1,500 tax deduction + $2,400 Gift book (shopping) or we pay cash for cars too. 718974-9428

PHOTO ALBUMS

Your choice to get the perfectly designed photo album. Baby - Bar MitzvahTenoyim - Wedding - Other. Bookipic@gmail.com / 845379-ipic

DRIVER AVAILABLE

A reliable driver with a sprinter is available to do trips from 9-4pm, also after 7pm. Steady trips available. Reasonable rates. 718-5103811

POOL RENTAL

3 olympic size pools available for daily or one-time swim. 845-323-6001

RESUMES

Professional resumes that highlight the right skills, and get you the job and results you want. Contact Esty (845) 664-5287

LADY DRIVER

ZC’s car service. Female drivers, Long distance only, Fast, safe, & convenient 845642-3833

HANDYMAN

Carpet cleaning. Painting, Drywall, Electric, Plumbing, All kinds of jobs. Security cameras/INTERCOM SYSTEM. WHOLE HOUSE/ RO water filter. call 917 378 3194

GARTLECH

we fix knitted & crochet

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

BABYSITTING

NEWBORN GROUP

Starting in July ! Located in Monsey. One on One care.

Monday-Thursday- 9:30-3:30. Text: 845-274-5138 for more details.

GAN SIMCHA PLAYGROUP

Few slots left in Gan Simcha playgroup in Pomona for 2 year olds for September. Contact Rikki 347-930-9736.

ODDS & ENDS

SEEKING DONATIONS

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

NEW! NEW! NEW!

Looking for a nice private place for a Beshow? A few locations available in the Monsey area. No charge. Call

845-426-5484 or 845-7467251

ECZEMA? PSORIAS? Get rid of it! Natural products with amazing results! Call 845 587 0293

SAW A YESHUAH

I promised to advertise and saw a yeshuah

GOWNS

GOLD GOWN

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

GIRLS CHASUNAH GOWN

Very Elegant, Winter White trimmed with Black Velvet, girls size 12/14 for sale. Please Call 845-709-7161.

SISTER OF BRIDE

Beautiful cream full lace pleated gown. Size 0. Please call 845-502-0097

MATERNITY GOWNS FOR RENT

Beautiful maternity gowns for rent. All sizes for affordable prices. Please call/ text 845-862-2799

SISTER OF BRIDE

Beautiful black gown for rent. Size 4. Please text 845-8262185

GOWN FOR SALE

Sister of the bride white, shirt dress style gown. Size 0-2. Please call 845-694-2026

BLUSH/MAUVE GOWNS

2 Magnificent sister of the bride blush/mauve gowns, size 0-2 & 4-6. Please call 845-499-3639

GOWN FOR RENT

Beautiful sister of bride off white cocktail length gown, size 0-2 petite. Call 845-4252352

GOWN FOR RENT

Silver/Grey colored gown size 2-4 8455380391

NAVY GOWNS

2 magnificent Zimmerman navy gowns sizes 2 & 4 for sale. Call 845-352-0623

MAGNIFICENT GOWN

Gorgeous light colored gown for sale. Size 4-6. 8455385693

IVORY GOWNS

Selling sophisticated ivory gowns size 10/12 kids, 2, & 4/6 Call 845-587-2048

WHITE GOWNS

14 white children’s gowns to rent or sell. Also teen size 2-4. Please call 347-243-1889

LOST

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

green stud earring in the area of Shoppers Haven 845517-9959.

FOUND

Diamond earring on Charles 845-502-6768

Item with money in it at Kupas Ezra 516-808-9915

Pink baby blanket on Maple Terr 845-274-2079

gold charm bracelet in Ateres Charna hall. Call 3472630708

Toddler shabbos shoe Park Lane/Maple 845-641-5370

FREE GIVEAWAYS

Large set Shas MP Press Call/ text 917-710-1026

Boxes whole spelt Pesach matzos 845-357-5953

Plastic freestanding garage cabinet. Call/text 845-7094069.

LARGEST GEMARA SHIUR EVER? REB ELI STEFANSKY TO DELIVER RARE SERIES OF LIVE SHIURIM IN THE US TO BEGIN MASECHES GITTIN

From Wednesday 5/17 through Sunday 5/21 Reb Eli will begin the new masechta with live shiurim in Brooklyn, Monsey, Queens, the Five Towns, and Lakewood.

By Shmuel Shimon Teichler

Excitement is in the air with the announcement that famed Daf Yomi maggid shiur Reb Eli Stefansky will be delivering a rare series of live shiurim to begin Maseches Gittin.

Though Reb Eli has delivered shiurim in New York in the past, they were either given at a siyum or as a spontaneous shiur in the middle of a masechta. This will be the first time that Reb Eli comes to the US specifically to deliver shiurim to begin a masechta.

If you have been waiting to join Daf Yomi until a new masechta, or if you are ready to reignite the spark of learning in your life, this is your chance!

Reb Eli delivers his shiurim from the Mercaz Daf Yomi beis midrash in Ramat Beit Shemesh, and his shiur is often referred to by the initials of the building, MDY. He spends upward of 14 hours a day preparing his shiur, which contains illustrative and informative charts to clearly explain the daf. In the past year, Reb Eli also introduced high-level animation to make complicated sugyos easy to understand and remember.

With a unique blend of charts, graphs, animation, humor, singing, and more, Reb Eli’s shiur is like a non-stop party that also happens to involve learning Daf Yomi. Once you’ve been a part of the shiur for a few months, you will be amazed at the changes in your life and at how much knowledge you have amassed.

Reb Eli and MDY have transformed the Torah landscape by encouraging thousands of Jews to join Daf Yomi mid-cycle. In the past, people began learning Daf Yomi at the beginning of every cycle—once every seven and half years. Now, it has

become commonplace to join at the beginning of a new masechta, and often even in the middle of a masechta.

MDY draws a wide range of Yidden. From layman to rabbanim and roshei yeshivah, MDY has transformed the lives of countless participants. Reb Eli started small, giving his Daf Yomi shiur to just four people for eight years. After a period of explosive growth, his shiur members reached 15,000. Now you, too, can see and experience what so many thousands of others are part of every day. And even better, you can do it live!

With so many living in the New York area, Reb Eli decided to embark on his first-ever New Yorkarea tour with live shiurim in Brooklyn, Monsey, Queens, the Five Towns, and Lakewood. Nearly 2,000 people are expected to be in attendance at the Boro Park shiur to begin the masechta—perhaps the largest in-person Daf Yomi shiur ever delivered.

Many people wonder: What’s the excitement all about? Why are so many people so devoted to this shiur that they even recruit others to join?

Don’t slip into that well-worn excuse: I’ll wait for another masechta. No more waiting. This is your chance, right before Shavuos and Matan Torah.

Entrance is free, but space is limited and going quickly so register at DafYomiLive.com to reserve your spot. Choose your location:

Brooklyn: 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17 at Ateres Golda (1362 50th St.) [Daf 2]

• Monsey: 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at Crowne Plaza Ballroom (3 Executive Blvd.) [Daf 3]

Queens: 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19 at YCQ (147-37 70th Rd.) [Daf 4]

• Five Towns: 11:00 p.m. on Motzaei Shabbos, May 20 at the White Shul (728 Empire Ave.) [Daf 5]

Lakewood: 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 at Ateres Reva (500 Summer Ave.) [Daf 6]

If you are a new member and pledge to join for at least seven shiurim, you get a FREE ArtScroll or Oz V’Hadar Gemara Gittin when you join ! Save your seat at DafYomiLive.com and we will see you there!

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