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NUT RISK

(Re: Better Nut Butters, Issue 487)

Thanks for a great publication.

I’m writing regarding the recipes featuring baked goods made with nut butters. As the parent of a highly allergic child, I want to beg all mothers out there: Please DO NOT send these nut-based snacks with your kid to school, or to any public place. This is especially important when the nut ingredients are “disguised,” and it’s not obvious that the food contains nuts.

Thank you,

I ADMIRE HER

(Re: Total Reliance, Issue 486)

Mother of a Highly Allergic Child

I was deeply moved by the story about the woman who responded to her personal challenges by strengthening her emunah through learning Shaar Habitachon. Not only that; she took it to the next level and gave others the opportunity to benefit too — what zikui harabim! I really admire her. The feedback she received is well deserved. I look forward to listening to the recordings myself.

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NATURAL AND SAFE

(Re: POV, Issue 486)

I read with alarm the POV response that advised putting onions into a baby’s sock to help heal a cold. I was advised to put garlic into my baby’s sock, and it resulted in second-degree burns.

It was excruciating to see the terrible burns I caused my child. He wouldn’t stop crying, and it took me a few hours to figure out that it was the garlic eating away at his skin. Onions might cause the same reaction. It’s extremely important for everyone to be aware of the possible dangers or side effects when trying natural remedies.

A Concerned Mother

MY TAKE

(Re: Give or Take, Issue 486)

I’ve really been enjoying Chanie Spira’s serial, Give or Take. She skillfully manages to bring out the feelings of each character and the difficulties they face. When you read the story, you really understand why each character feels

as they do and behaves as they do. Chanie has been gifted with the ability to get into the heads of so many characters and their contradictory interests.

Like Kaily in the story, I am a single mother, although the reasons for my divorce were very different from Kaily’s. I think it’s wonderful for the public to get a small glimpse of what life is like for a divorced woman.

But the story doesn’t (and can’t possibly) portray the reality of every woman who is divorced. Kaily was lucky that her parents, mentor, and rav supported her. She was lucky that she had a mentor and a rav to speak to. She was lucky that her husband’s deficiency as a spouse was clear and obvious to everyone, and that no one, not even his own parents, tried to deny it, dismiss it or tell Kaily she should live with it.

Not everyone is as lucky as Kaily. Not every destructive marriage is so obviously destructive to everyone involved. Not everyone has parents who are so levelheaded, support-

ive and free of personal cheshbonos. Some parents worry about what others will say and won’t support their daughter or welcome her back home.

Some women try to reach out for help in the community and are turned away by everyone who they turn to. Women like these have difficult choices to make, and they don’t have the support and understanding that we give so generously to cholim, orphans, or people who struggle financially. On the contrary, these women are blamed for their problems.

These women have an uphill mountain to climb. It’s a steep mountain, a difficult path, and sometimes they get tired. But they know the effort is worth it. They envision themselves at the top of the mountains, surrounded by children and grandchildren who will have a good, healthy future due to the difficult, painful and lonely choices she made.

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HAVE A GOOD TRIP

(Re: Midwinter Excursions, Issue 483)

I got a call from a good friend of mine who lives in Monsey, New York. He said that on Motzei Shabbos of midwinter vacation, his kids asked him if they could go on a family trip, but he told them that he doesn’t have time to plan an itinerary. They told him that they found one in The Monsey View that looks great, but he said he can’t just pack up and follow a travel plan if he has no idea who wrote it and where they’re coming from. His kids said, “Ta, the author’s name sounds really familiar. I think you should take a look.”

As soon as he saw that it was my article, he told everyone to pack their bags, and off they headed to Baltimore for a wonderful family getaway. He told me they even stopped at The Franklin Institute, and when his wife asked why they’re stopping in Philly if the trip is to Baltimore, he said, “If Ozer said that’s what we’re supposed to do, then that’s what we’re doing!”

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to bring happiness to local families.

Rabbi Ozer Alport

THE PAIN IS HUGE

(Re: Your Say, Chinuch is for Everyone, Issue 483)

A few weeks ago, someone wrote a letter about a girl who was not accepted to high school. I want to tell her this: I am with you in your pain.

The pain is huge. I was in the same situation myself a few years ago. The letter was written well, and I agree with every word. Yes, it can really break a girl’s faith in the community. I was feeling so strongly for you that I was left to wonder: What can I do about it? I really want to help.

Besides the tremendous, unforgivable pain caused to the girl who is not accepted, the schools do a great disservice to the students they do accept when they demonstrate that it’s okay to exclude one girl from the community (yes, excluding a girl from high school is excluding her from the community). A school that does this cannot effectively be mechanech its students to have ahavas Yisroel. Their actions speak louder than their words. This also applies when they agree to accept certain students only on condition that they be given additional services such as OT, PT or speech therapy, or with intense tutoring or remedial placement. By doing so, the school demonstrates that everyone needs to be the same. This affects the other students’ attitudes toward their peers.

Schools are doing well in so many areas, but there is a need for growth in the area of practical achdus and ahavas Yisroel. Name Withheld

THE PRICE OF PLAY

Play season is here, with all the excitement, fun and learning experiences that come along with it. But it baffles me why the tickets to the plays cost so much. I realize the plays cost money to produce, but maybe it’s time to scale back. We’ll still attend and enjoy the play, even without expensive extras like prerecorded songs and narration, and rented costumes and props. Besides the cost, it’s poor chinuch to teach students that everything requires such a high degree of perfection and professionalism. Homemade props and costumes are good enough. It’s important to be able to accept a standard less than the highest, most perfect, most professional level of everything. That’s what real life is like, after all.

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AT WHAT AGE DO YOU TEACH YOUR CHILDREN

TO GIVE MAASER?

Children don’t halachically own their money until they get married, which means they are not obligated to give maaser until then.

At the age when they start putting away money in a gemach. Usually, that’s when they understand enough about money to learn about the concept of maaser

Chanoch l’naar al pi darko is very much relevant in this case, as it is in all other areas in chinuch. My nineyear-old is very possessive; it is very difficult for her to share her belongings with others — especially her hard-earned cash. So with her, specifically, I’m waiting until she’s mature enough to understand the concept of giving maaser. I don’t want to force the mitzvah upon her now, as she may associate giving maaser with negativity for the rest of her life. Rather, I want to wait until she’s ready to give maaser with joy. As for my other children, some were ready at the age of eight or nine.

At the age of bar mitzvah or bas mitzvah. I’ve always encouraged my daughters to save their maaser funds for after they get married so their husbands can give tzedakah to whichever causes they want.

On their first opportunity of income, be it from a carnival, a babysitting job or a summer job. We asked a shailah and were paskened that my children’s maaser could be given as “fun” tzedakah, e.g., raffle campaigns.

I teach my kids to give maaser as soon as they start getting Chanukah gelt and Purim gelt. After Yom Tov we sit down, and every child counts their money. Then we calculate the amount that goes for maaser and give them the choice of which pushka they want to put it in.

From when they start working, whether it’s a summer job or a real job.

As soon as they’re old enough to understand the concept of money, probably at around five years of age. After separating maaser, we discuss which tzedakah they want to donate to. One year, my children pooled the maaser from their Chanukah gelt and gave it to Hatzolah.

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As soon as they start earning their own money, they give maaser

I introduce the concept to my children at around six years of age, but without pressure. Depending on the maturity and nature of the child, they take it on when they’re ready.

Maaser is something I introduce to my kids once they start earning their own money. I explain the concept of sharing from their savings with someone who might not have money. However, I feel it is important to also explain to children that tzedakah is something that you don’t necessarily always feel the other person really needs, but if he asks, you give, and you get s’char for it regardless.

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The Bicyclist and the Sand

Y. Levenstein

“Vayikchu li terumah.” Klal Yisroel is called upon to contribute to the building of the Mishkan, a dwelling place for Hashem in our midst. Hakadosh Baruch Hu asks that donations be collected from everyone: “Have them take for Me an offering, from every person whose heart inspires him to generosity” ( Shemos 25:2).

Now, the entire world belongs to Hakadosh Baruch Hu. Why was it necessary to request everyone’s involvement? Hashem could have simply brought down a finished product, a ready Mishkan. Why was the Mishkan built specifically on the donations of Klal Yisroel?

FUNDRAISING IS NO SIMPLE MATTER. Ask any rosh yeshivah or administrator responsible for the finances of a large institution, and they’ll all share a similar story about how they raise the money they need to keep their yeshivos up and running.

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But those who knew Rav Yaakov noticed a remarkable difference between Rav Yaakov and many others in his position: Rav Yaakov didn’t solicit donations from those who sat behind mahogany desks beyond elegant waiting areas. Instead, he made

his rounds among the “regular” people, the simple folk who don’t necessarily earn more than a five-digit income. Door to door he would knock, collecting one paltry donation after another. Penny by penny, he made things work. From time to time, people close to him would encourage him to try for bigger fish. “Why don’t you get a list of addresses of gvirim?” they would ask. “Why, in just two or three days, you could earn as much as you do in more than a month!”

Rav Yaakov would reply with the following tale.

Once there was a border patrol agent stationed at an essential checkpoint along the border. He was responsible for checking the people passing through. One day, he noticed a bicyclist ride up and slow down at the checkpoint. The man was carrying two large sacks, one on each handle of his bike, and had another sack hanging from the back. The patrol lifted his hands, indicating for the cyclist to stop. The man pulled out his permit, which was clearly valid. The agent peeked inside the sacks, and seeing that they were filled with innocuous sand, waved him on.

The next morning, the scene repeated itself. The agent watched as the same cyclist rode up and showed his permit. Again, there were three heavy sacks hanging from his bike. Forehead creased, the agent inspected the contents, and saw that they once again were filled with sand. He let the man go through.

One day, he noticed a bicyclist ride up and slow down at the checkpoint. The man was carrying two large sacks, one on each handle of his bike, and had another sack hanging from the back

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Does Hakadosh Baruch Hu need me to bring Him money? I’m not collecting money. Hashem sends me money!

This time, however, the agent reported the incident to his supervisor. Something was strange. This man must be hiding something, he thought. Who knows what contraband was contained in that sand?

The supervisor instructed the agent that if the cyclist were to reappear with his sacks of sand, they were to sift through each sack carefully to see what might be inside.

As expected, the cyclist arrived once again. For the better part of an hour, he waited at the side as the squad sifted through every grain of sand. Nothing! There was absolutely nothing inside.

The matter became somewhat of a routine. Every single day, without fail, the cyclist would cross the border on his bike, lugging three heavy sacks of sand. And every day, the patrol agents had the tedious task of sifting through the sand. Perhaps the man hoped to get the patrols to trust him and his bags of sand so that one day, he would be able to use it as a cover-up to hide his illegal goods.

But day after day, the results were the same. The sacks carried just plain old sand.

After several months of this game, the patrol agent had a new thought. Perhaps the sand is a cover-up for what the man is hiding in his pockets! I bet he has diamonds or contraband hidden on himself, and he just wants to distract us with his large sacks of sand!

From that day on, the patrol agents sifted through the sacks of sand and thoroughly inspected the cyclist’s person, pockets and all. Here, too, their searches turned up nothing at all.

Finally, one day, the cyclist, who had grown familiar with the staff of patrol agents, shared, “Today is the last time we meet. It was nice knowing you!”

The patrol agent could not contain his curiosity. “I promise, I won’t do you any harm,” he said, “but please — tell me what’s been going on here! What were you smuggling across the

border?”

With a broad smile, the cyclist replied, “Me? Bikes, of course!”

It turned out that every day, the man would ride a bike over the border to the nearby country, where it was illegal to import bikes, and make his way back home by foot. Each day, he was riding a different, new bike.

“Tomorrow,” the bicyclist shared, “the law is going to change. It’s going to be permissible to import bikes, and so I will be looking for a new source of income…”

All along, the customs officials didn’t even look at the bike, which was illegal to take across the border. They were so distracted by the sand! And so, the man managed to smuggle bikes right past them every single day.

Rav Yaakov continued, “You ask why I make the rounds among the simple folk rather than turning to wealthy men? And I ask you: Does Hakadosh Baruch Hu need me to bring Him money? I’m not collecting money. Hashem sends me money!

“All I do is collect zechusim for Klal Yisroel. My fundraising trips are just a cover up. It seems like I’m collecting money, but really, I’m soliciting zechusim. You see, the zechus of hachzakas haTorah should be no less available to the poor than to the wealthy. They, too, deserve a part in this mitzvah, so that they and their children may be zoche to support Torah!”

* * * * *

This explains why Hakadosh Baruch Hu asked Klal Yisroel to donate to the Mishkan building fund. When setting up a place in this world for hashra’as haShechinah, it was vital that everyone have a part in it, that everyone be included in the zechus of bringing down the Shechinah.

Hashem wanted to be mezakeh each and every Yid. By donating whatever they could, each Yid had a personal share in the manifestation of Hashem’s presence in our midst.

Trump-Hochul Tug of War Continues

Over Congestion Pricing

Metro area residents’ heads were spinning last week as President Donald Trump and Governor Kathy Hochul faced off on congestion pricing, with the White House announcing on February 19 that the $9 toll was finished, while Albany insisted that nothing could be farther from the truth.

A letter to the governor written by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advised Hochul of the program’s demise, calling it an insult to working class Americans, reported the New York Post. Duffy’s letter informed the governor that the Federal Highway Administration would work with the New York State Department of Transportation to ensure an “orderly termination of the program.”

“Every American should be able to access New York City regardless of their economic means,” said Duffy. “It shouldn’t be reserved for the elite few.”

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which administers the toll and is the beneficiary of its proceeds, wasted no time suing to preserve the right to continue collecting what many have called a $9 cash grab. A statement issued by MTA chairman Janno Lieber sang the praises of congestion pricing, saying it has dramatically reduced traffic, resulting in faster commutes, and is allowing buses and emergency vehicles to move more quickly through the area.

Trump gleefully announced his plans to pull federal support for congestion pricing, issuing a post that read, “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!” The president followed up his initial post with another, this one a picture showing him wearing a crown, and smiling broadly in front of the Manhattan skyline.

Refusing to let her pet project be derailed, Hochul struck back.

“The streets of this city where the battles were fought, we stood up to a king and we won then,” said Hochul. “In case you don’t know, New Yorkers, we’re in a fight. We do not back down, not now, not ever.”

No clarity has emerged on the fate of the toll, and the war of words between Trump and Hochul has continued. The two

managed a civil conversation during a February 21 Oval Office meeting where they discussed various issues affecting New York residents, including immigration, energy, economic development, and, of course, congestion pricing. A book Hochul gave Trump showing the early success of congestion pricing failed to impress, with the president categorizing the plan as “something she thinks is good.”

“I don’t see how I can back off,” said Trump.

As of this writing, congestion pricing remains in effect, with Hochul saying at a press conference, “We are keeping the cameras on. Lights, cameras, action. They’re staying on.” Still, multiple elected officials are hoping that the entire project will be scrapped in the very near future.

An uncharacteristically joy-filled statement released by County Executive Ed Day lauded Trump for pulling the plug on congestion pricing, describing it as an “unjust tax” that punished hardworking families trying to earn a living. Day noted that Albany has failed to offer viable public transportation options for Rocklanders, and called on Trump to conduct a full audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s finances, along with the resignation of its chairman.

“The President’s reasons to kill congestion pricing affirms what my administration has said from the very beginning,” observed Day. “This was never about reducing congestion. It was always about plugging the MTA’s budget gaps.”

Taking things one step further, New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer called on the MTA to refund the tolls collected as part of congestion pricing. Gottheimer took issue with a suggestion made previously by Hochul that New Jersey drivers who were weary of paying the toll weren’t being forced to come to New York.

“These comments are a slap in the face to the cops, firefighters, nurses, teachers and countless other professionals who commute to New York every day to work, contribute to the economy and support local businesses,” said Gottheimer.

Local Law Enforcement Takes to the Ramapo Skies

The town of Ramapo Police Department launched its new

Drone as First Responder program on February 19. The high-tech approach to law enforcement was pressed into use within hours.

The Ramapo Police Department hailed the D.F.R. program as the first of its kind for Rockland County law enforcement, with its drones approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. It wasn’t long before officers launched RAPTOR-1 into the sky in response to a robbery at Walmart, the drone’s cameras capturing footage of two suspects being apprehended outside the store. Both men were charged with larceny and possession of illegal drugs, with one suspect also sought by the Stony Point Police Department in connection with a previous theft.

Ramapo police have praised the drones as a “force multiplier,” providing important data and fast aerial assessment of situations in real time so that critical decisions can be made quickly. The drones also give officers the ability to spot threats that may not be visible from the ground, locate missing individuals, and track suspects.

“Our top priority is the safety of our officers and the community,” said Chief Dan Hyman of the Ramapo Police Department, adding, “This technology will not only enhance our operational capacity, but will also lead to better, more informed decision-making in the field.”

Hailing the drones for their ability to prioritize public safety, Supervisor Michael Specht noted that the D.F.R. program “underscores our commitment to bringing the latest technology to our law enforcement efforts.”

Monsey Man Recalled for Stellar Character, Innate Goodness in Journal News Profile

Two months after their son passed away tragically in a Westchester plane crash, Sammy and Baila Friedmann are recalling his thoughtfulness, sensitivity and inherent goodness.

Speaking with Nancy Cutler of The Journal News, the Friedmanns shared that their 32-year-old son Yankele was a skilled pilot, and had actually been the passenger for at least part of the fateful December 12 flight. When it became clear that the single-engine Tecnam-2008 plane was having engine trouble, Yankele took over for the lessexperienced pilot, his efforts to make an emergency landing at Westchester County Airport ending tragically when it crashed on the grassy median of Interstate 684 near the New York/Connecticut border.

Yankele had deliberately chosen to land the plane on the median, and not the smoother surface of the highway and the adjacent Route 120, in an effort to avoid hitting any cars that might have been on those roadways, said his parents. The fact that he had been prioritizing the lives of others was typical of Yankele, with Sammy Friedmann describing his son simply as “a mentsch.”

A twin and the oldest of the Friedmann children, Yankele was a loving big brother who looked out for his siblings. Baila Friedmann recalled a time when

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Yankele came home from yeshivah before Pesach with a book given to him by his rebbi. The next day, Yankele came home with another copy of the same book, presenting it to his sister.

“If he couldn’t share what he had, it wasn’t worth it,” explained Baila Friedmann. “It didn’t give him joy.”

Throughout the shivah, the Friedmanns heard countless stories about Yankele’s ability to make everyone around him feel special. While he had many friends, Yankele had the unique ability to make every person around him feel that the relationship they shared was special. The Friedmanns showed Cutler a collage of pictures given to them during the shivah by Yankele’s friends, his simchas hachaim evident in each one.

Saying that her children miss their brother terribly, Baila Friedmann recalled a time when Yankele handed her a $20 bill as she and her husband were preparing to take a trip to Switzerland. Knowing from his own experiences as a commercial pilot that flight crews are often underappreciated, Yankele asked his mother to buy a box of chocolate in the duty-free shop as a gesture of thanks to the flight crew. Baila Friedmann explained that while she forgot to buy the sweets on that trip, Yankele’s brothers made sure to bring chocolate with them as they accompanied his aron to Eretz Yisroel. Handing the gift to the flight crew, the two explained that their brother had been a pilot who would want them to know that their efforts were valued, with their mother telling Cutler that from now on, she will bring chocolates for the crew on every flight she takes, a gesture of hakaras hatov in tribute to Yankele.

March 1 Property Tax Relief Deadline Looms for Seniors, Disabled

Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht had welcome news for some area residents, announcing potential property tax relief for eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities who submit their applications in a timely fashion.

Ramapo residents ages 65 and up who meet income limitations and other qualifying criteria could qualify for a tax exemption under an amendment made to Section 467 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law. Counties, cities, towns, villages and school districts all have the ability to define those income limits, which can range from $3,000 to $53,399 for the 2023 tax year.

Also benefiting from changes to local law are town residents who are physically disabled and meet specific income limits. Ramapo has adopted Local Law 2, which provides certain property tax exemptions to those who are disabled and have their primary residence in a special needs trust. Also qualifying for the tax relief are property owners with a disabled tenant, provided that their lease gives them a life interest in the property as long as they live on that property.

The previously existing income threshold remains intact at $58,399.

Applications for either exemption must be submitted to the Town of Ramapo Assessor’s office by March 1, with additional information available by calling 845-357-5100, extension 260, during business hours.

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Perela dropped off Yanky at the babysitter, along with a package of diapers, his pacifier and his blanket. Everything was neatly labeled, same as she’d done with Leiby and Sheva when they were babies. But she’d forgotten what it meant to leave a sixteen-month-old baby in the hands of a stranger. She’d forgotten that she’d feel that tug at her heart when he looked at her, bewildered and sad, and the absolute agony when he burst into tears as he realized his mother was abandoning him.

It’s for their own good! It’s healthy for kids to be with children their age. Tziri’s words.

Okay. Time to forget about Yanky and focus on her first day at work. It was too warm for her new deep pink chunky knit sweater. (Yes, from Temu, because Prance didn’t have an adult line.) But she wore it anyway. It went so well with her new green Tory shoes (Yes, authentic Tory Burch. Because at least one thing needed to be authentic. And in this new world of designerwear, Tory

She stood outside Prance and admired the window display. The mannequins were dressed in a classy corduroy set — deep blue with red and white gingham, bent-back cuffs. Yesterday, she’d told Tziri to change the mannequins to weekday clothing. “Not a single woman wants to look at a Shabbos outfit after she spent a full Yom Tov seeing every shade of wool and velvet. Now they’re in the mood of easy and casual dresses. Preferably something that doesn’t need a shell.”

It was only ten o’clock, and the store didn’t open for another half hour. Perela scanned her newly minted ID card on the scanner. A sense of pleasure stole over her as the door unlocked smoothly.

She hurried to the back office where Tziri was waiting for her. Today they were going to create a master list of everything that had to get done before their trip.

Tziri was sitting on an enormous bean bag in a yoga pose. Strange, soft music was playing loudly enough for Perela to hear it through Tziri’s earbuds. She watched her boss breathe. In… in… in… hold her breath… out… out… out. Tziri waved circles in the air with each breath, and her eyes were tightly closed.

Perela watched, amused. Tziri looked like an Indian

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guru sitting cross-legged and meditating. She coughed lightly, but Tziri didn’t seem to hear her.

After a few minutes, Tziri finally opened her eyes. She seemed to come out of her trance.

“My ten minutes with Hashem!” she trilled when she noticed Perela.

how their pattern makers worked, how they got samples, and how they gauged what the future styles would be.

“And when you have a few minutes, maybe sketch the rain boots and rain coat you mentioned once. I think those will be winners.”

“Breathwork!” she said, as if it explained everything. “My life changed from this. I connect with Him every morning by meditative breathing. I just think of His greatness, and then I just feel His presence, and I know that I connected with Him. It’s like my special davening time. It brings me to a place of inner peace.”

Perela blinked. Did Tziri call that davening ? But Tziri wasn’t done. Perela watched, mesmerized, as Tziri proceeded to remove a round pillow from under her desk and continue with different breathing exercises.

An hour later, Tziri went into the actual boutique to help shoppers and work her magic, and Perela finally sat up. Was this how Ezriel felt on Purim?

She felt drunk and heady and almost removed from her surroundings. She didn’t have to breathe deeply for that.

She should really check on Yanky. Quickly, she pulled out her phone and called Morah Gitty.

“Hi, it’s Perela, Yanky’s mother. Did he calm down?”

“Don’t worry! He’s fine. He cried for a bit, and then fell asleep on the floor.”

“This is the hardest, but the best,” Tziri said. “Called Holotropic Breathwork. Total new level of coexistence with the guf and neshamah.”

What? She was quitting right now! “When did he fall asleep?”

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So in all those years at home, she’d never breathed deeply. Did that make her unspiritual? Even though she often woke up a half hour early to daven? Was she disconnected?

“I’ll teach you how to do it sometime,” Tziri assured her. “Breathwork is the greatest tool Hashem gave us.”

“I agree,” Perela said with a straight face. “That’s why I, you know, breathe.”

Tziri didn’t smile. “We have to take it to a much deeper level. I have an idea. Let’s start each day with ten minutes of breathwork.”

“We’ll see,” Perela said neutrally.

Tziri, apparently fully oxygenated, turned on the Keurig and had two coffees going. Now that language Perela understood perfectly.

“Ready to dive in?” Tziri asked.

Tziri gave her a crash course on

“I can’t hear you!” Morah Gitty yelled. “Anyway, I have to go.”

Her heart hammered. Yanky fell asleep from crying an hour before his usual nap time! Poor kid.

But, well, now that he was sleeping, there was no reason to pick him up.

* * * * *

“Ma,” Sruly greeted her after Shacharis. He removed the toaster from the cabinet and inserted four slices of bread.

Kaily kissed her siddur. “Who else is eating?” she teased, eying the full toaster.

“Why? Are you hungry?” he asked. “I can make some more.”

“Nah. I’ll eat soon, after Bobby davens.” Her stomach growled. “She likes when I eat with her.”

Sruly shrugged. “So do I.” He rummaged through the fridge and

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SHE EXITED HER ACCOUNT. FOR TODAY, SHE HAD ENOUGH MONEY. SHE WOULD TALK TO YIDDY ABOUT THOSE CAREGIVER AGENCIES. THERE WAS NO OTHER WAY

finally settled on the leftover matbucha from Yom Tov.

“Well, if I eat twice, I won’t fit into my gown. Anyway, matbucha is not my thing.”

“Fine. And shopping is not my thing,” he added, “but yeshivah starts Sunday, and I need to start soon if I want to have my suits ready on time for the wedding.” He looked at Kaily carefully. Sruly was definitely the most sensitive of her boys.

“So you want to go today?” Kaily asked.

“Uh-huh. Drummer’s still has their bein hazmanim sale going on.” He washed for Hamotzi and started eating.

“Sure. Let’s go two’ish. I’ll ask Perela or Eli if they can cover for me.”

When the smell of matbucha overpowered the kitchen, Kaily sat down at her desk.

She’d long ago made a kabbalah not to open her work email account on Chol Hamoed. It had never been this hard, knowing that Mr. Pinkowiz had probably responded.

She could’ve checked yesterday. But with her post–Yom Tov letdown, she wasn’t in the mood.

But first, the Chase account. Drummer’s would cost between four and six thousand dollars — even on sale.

She typed in her username and password and waited for her account balance to load. Fifteen thousand four hundred dollars. The last few transactions had been quite large: Mommy’s aqua sessions, which would hopefully be reimbursed by the insurance company, Bina’s machzorim and diamond necklace, and some things for Sruly.

She had enough to take her through the Drummer’s shopping trip and maybe earrings for Bina. But it wouldn’t take her very far when it came to paying for the actual wedding and aufruf. Never mind a new gown for herself. She’d wear the outdated cream lace one she’d worn at the other two weddings, but at her age, she really wished she could wear black. Something classy with a tastefully beaded neckline.

She would also have to skip the new sheitel. Her sheitel from Gedalya’s wedding was only five years old. She’d ask the sheitel macher to part the hair to the side and set it well. She’d treat herself a different time. An image of Mira in a wedding gown rose in her mind.

Kailay banished the silly thoughts. She couldn’t even hold down a job; how would she hold down a marriage?

She exited her account. For today, she had enough money. She would talk to Yiddy about those caregiver agencies. There was no other way.

When Chaim had gotten married, she had no idea how she would pay for everything. Naftali’s parents were no longer alive, and Naftali himself was living off tzedakah

Then her father had told her one evening, in passing, “Kaily, I spoke to the mechutan and paid our share of the wedding.”

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He did the same with the hall where the aufruf was held.

And again for Gedalya’s wedding.

Now her father was gone. But Hashem would help. In the worst case, she’d take a loan and repay it slowly. From her non-existent job.

Onto her email.

Kaily’s heart fluttered as her email account loaded. What had Mr. Pinkowitz thought of her when he read her email?

Sure enough, there was a reply.

Subject: Re: Resignation

Mrs. Brodt,

I was surprised and somewhat taken aback by your email, as it was unexpected. We always valued your experience and your devotion to our business. I have always tried to accommodate my employees. Is there something on our end we can do to change your decision?

Please be in touch,

Pinchas Pinkowitz

She marked it as unread and opened the next one. It was from pearl@prancedparisny.com. What?

Oh! Perela! Kaily almost laughed out loud. An official email address at the Prance domain!

Subject: Trip Itinerary

Hi Kaily,

Sorry, things don’t always come out the way I want them to when we speak face to face. Basically, I really appreciate everything you do for Mommy. I’m really working hard so that my new position should still allows me to do my part as much as possible. For the week I won’t be here, I’ll find someone who can be with Mommy on Wednesday so you can go to work.

I’m attaching my itinerary.

Gut Yom Tov, Perela

Kaily clicked on the attachment. The departure date was Monday, November 18, and the return flight was exactly one week later, on November 25. That was it? One week? For that she had to give up her job?

Next email.

Mira, of course. In a hot pink, super large font.

Hi Kaily,

I get that you’re hurt. It’s okay to boycott me and my simcha. I guess I deserve it? But you can’t let SisterOTG sink! I have riots in front of my house! I have hate mail flooding my mailbox! I’m expecting a belated Simchas Beis Hashoevah this week! With all the works.

A venue…

A menu…

And… YOU!

(Hey! It rhymes!)

Love, Mira

She found herself humming… London Bridge is falling down… falling down… falling down. Each email was another bridge burnt. She was jobless, sisterless and friendless. Not to mention husband-less and penniless.

The worst part?

There was no one to blame but herself.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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3 cups roasted salted mixed nuts

1½ cups rice squares cereal

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1 cup chocolate coffee beans

½ stick margarine, melted

¼ cup brown sugar

2 T. honey

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. coffee granules

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1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

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1½ tsp. salt

1 T. oil

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1 T. baking soda

TOPPING

½ stick margarine

3 T. sugar

1 T. cinnamon Baker’s Choice pretzel cream, for dipping

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14. Once the pretzels have cooled slightly, brush with the melted margarine, and then dredge in the cinnamon sugar. Prepare pretzel cream for dipping.

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16 oz. pizza dough

1 T. baking soda

1 egg, beaten, for egg wash

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare a lined and greased cookie sheet.

2. To make pretzel buns: Form the dough into desired size balls on a floured surface.

3. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise for a half hour.

4. Meanwhile, bring a medium-sized pot filled with water to a boil.

5. Add the baking soda to the boiling water, and then drop each bun into the water with a slotted spoon for 20 to 30 seconds.

6. Remove excess water, and place on a greased baking pan (using real metal pans will result in crispy bottoms).

7. Brush with egg wash, and score each bun with a sharp knife in two directions to form an x. If preparing in advance, avoid topping the pretzels with salt as this will cause the pretzels to get soggy when defrosted.

8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

9. To make pretzels: Cut the dough into 8 parts for jumbo pretzels or 16 for smaller ones.

10. Roll into long strands and form pretzel shapes.

11. Continue as instructed above.

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Whether finances is a matter dealt with pragmatically, or a weighty issue due to lack of funds, an extra few dollars coming out of nowhere is always a welcome surprise. HERE ARE FOUR ACCOUNTS. LIKE IT OR NOT, MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND.

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BAILA BERGER

My story isn’t about a huge windfall in terms of money, but it was a treasure far beyond its actual cash value.

Shortly before Purim 2020 (before COVID was a thing), I visited my grandmother, a Holocaust survivor. Since I live in another country, this was a treat I wasn’t privy to on a regular basis, and I treasured every minute we spent together. During the visit, my grandmother generously placed an envelope containing Chanukah gelt in front of me. We hadn’t been in town when she distributed it to all of her other einiklach, and it felt nice to be remembered and to receive ours, even if it was long after Chanukah.

Several weeks later, the world was in the throes of COVID. My grandmother was hospitalized the week before Pesach — all alone. Nobody could be with her, but she was in our thoughts and hearts, day and night. We davened and hoped that she was receiving the best possible care in those frightening times.

On Wednesday morning, as I was scrubbing

some cabinets, my daughter came into the kitchen.

“What’s this?” she asked. I turned around and saw her holding a large shopping bag with secondhand children magazines in one hand and a familiar little white envelope in the other. It was a bag we had brought back after our pre-Purim trip, which included that visit to my grandmother. My daughter waved the envelope in front of my face.

The gift from my grandmother. I had totally forgotten about it.

I fingered the envelope, with my name and the words “Use it well!” written in her familiar, elaborate Hungarian-style handwriting. The envelope reappeared in my life just when all I was eating, breathing or thinking about was my grandmother’s welfare.

A few short hours later, we heard that my grandmother was nifteres. I cannot describe how those few dollars in that little envelope warmed my heart. They felt like a goodbye kiss from my dear Bubby, my link to generations gone by. I’ll forever cherish her farewell gift to me.

I fingered the envelope, with my name and the words “Use it well!” written in her familiar, elaborate Hungarian-style handwriting

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AS TOLD TO SURIE FELLER

Sending your first child to seminary can be a pretty intense experience. Overwhelming. Emotional. Exhausting. And expensive.

Three weeks before my daughter was to leave for her year overseas, my husband and I sat down for our budget meeting. I was humming my favorite lyrics: “She tried to make a dollar out of 59 cents” — my theme song for those weekly meetings. After filing receipts for the previous week, we matched up our income with our outgo, not a task for the faint of heart. When we reached the projected amount needed for my daughter’s last-minute essentials, we realized there was just no way we could cover it.

Surprisingly, when we reached that conclusion, I was feeling grateful. I was grateful that all of our monthly expenses were accounted for, even including some unexpected yet necessary purchases. That the seminary deposit and airfare had been paid for. That we had figured out a plan for how to pay the astronomical monthly tuition. And that the majority of what she needed to pack was piled high on every surface in her bedroom, all paid up.

We’d gone through some rough patches in our financial landscape and were slowly inching out of it. We’d worked brutally hard to pay off debt, increase both of our incomes, and cut corners wherever possible. And when it seemed impossible to cut any more, we shaved off just a few more expenses — things we’d always considered necessities.

At that moment, a few weeks before my daughter was to leave, we reached what felt like a deadend. Sending off our daughter without basic toi-

letries and towels (no, we did not have extras we could spare for the year) wasn’t an option. We were standing at the precipice of backtracking to unmanageable credit card bills, ignoring essential bills, or borrowing money from whoever would still trust us.

We couldn’t allow that to happen. We’d worked so hard to get ourselves to where we were at this moment, and we couldn’t just lose it all.

Suddenly, I was seized by the rock-solid belief that Hashem would carry us through.

“We’re doing all we can,” I told my husband. “There’s nothing more for us to do. Hashem will carry us through this. I know for certain that He will.”

Miracle of miracles, I was calm, secure in the knowledge that there was nothing for us to do, all while knowing with certainty that my daughter’s shopping would get done on time.

That’s why I wasn’t even surprised when one day later — yes, less than 24 hours after our budget meeting — my husband called to tell me that his boss had called him in unexpectedly to let him know that even though he’d recently gotten a raise, he hadn’t been given a raise the previous calendar year. He therefore received an additional raise, a retroactive raise for twelve months, received upfront right then and there.

The money arrived, the shopping was done, and my faith that Hashem would come through for us was reinforced once again — just as I knew it would be.

I was calm, secure in the knowledge that there was nothing for us to do, all while knowing with certainty that my daughter’s shopping would get done on time

A MIRACULOUS STACK

AS TOLD TO CHAYA SARA BEN SHACHAR

Rent, food, utilities, transportation, medicine. All necessities that cost money.

Expenses have a way of piling up so that they feel crushing and overwhelming. Everywhere you go you see dollar signs, except in your bank account. And it feels like it’s never going to get better.

And then sometimes you get a sign.

Thirty-five years ago, I was raising my family in Eretz Yisroel. My children were very young, and our living expenses were sky high. I think life is that way in many homes, but somehow, it all felt so overwhelming to me. I was losing hope.

One day, on my way home from work, I crossed a busy intersection when I saw a couple walking up ahead.

Two paces behind them, on the ground, was a $100 bill.

I ran up to the couple and asked them if the money was theirs. Based on where and how the money had landed on the floor, it was obvious to me that one of them had dropped it.

“Money? What money?” the woman asked in obvious confusion.

“A $100 bill. Right behind you. Is it yours?”

The couple turned around. The woman shook her head. Her husband’s face remained expressionless.

There was no one else in the area. The couple continued to cross the street, and I remained alone in the

intersection with the $100 bill.

I bent down to pick it up. The $100 bill gave way to another $100 bill underneath it. And then to another, and then another…

The light was about to change. I collected the bills as quickly as I could, inserted them into my purse, and straightened up.

As I walked, the couple’s expressionless faces passed before my eyes again and again.

I’d seen the couple twice before, I realized, and once I’d even directed them to a particular fish store in the area. But on that day they seemed uninterested in my questions and the money.

It was bizarre.

And miraculous.

When I returned home, I told my husband what happened.

“So how much money did you pick up in the end?” he asked.

I pulled the bills out of my purse and started to count. One hundred, two hundred, three hundred… one thousand, fifteen hundred… I continued counting until the stack reached $2,000.

In Eretz Yisroel 35 years ago, $2,000 was a small fortune.

And the sign of love from Hashem that it carried from Above was even more priceless.

Though I’d occasionally seen that couple around town before the incident with the money, I never saw them again afterward.

A clear miracle had happened. For me.

I bent down to pick it up. The $100 bill gave way to another $100 bill underneath it. And then to another, and then another…

TREASURE IN THE WALL

TOLD TO SHEVY HOLLANDER

It had been a long ride and a complicated contract. For months, the deal had felt elusive, with endless kinks to iron out, but I had set my heart on this unique property and the dreams I had for it.

And now the decrepit little home was finally mine. With the deed in my possession, I was excited to go down to check out my purchase with my contractor, Manuel, to see what needed to be done to turn it into the enterprise I hoped it would become.

On the first visit, we started with a hammer. That was enough for us to poke little holes in the walls and see what was hiding inside. Then we could assess how much we could potentially change while keeping everything safe and sturdy and code-compliant.

We stood before a sagging doorframe that needed to be both replaced and widened. Hammer in hand, Manuel pounded until a part gave way, giving us a glimpse of what was behind it. On the lookout for wires and plumbing, the last thing Manuel expected was to be hit in the

head by the coins that started raining out of the wall. We laughed in surprise as the flow continued. Quarters, pennies, dimes and nickels hit the floor and ricocheted across the room as Manuel stood, hand open, to catch the windfall.

What a way to welcome a new home! I thought.

First the dreamer in me: Maybe there’s enough money here to cover the first mortgage payment!

Then the realist: It won’t amount to much, as exciting as it looks.

Then the optimist: Siman bracha!

The last few coins trickled out. We widened the hole to catch the remaining treasure, and ever the magnanimous employer, I told Manuel, “It’s all yours!”

He excitedly filled his pockets. It probably amounted to less than an hour’s pay, but it didn’t dim the joy that comes with unexpected bounty.

And with pennies possibly becoming a thing of the past, who knows what a treasure this actually will become one day?

We laughed in surprise as the flow continued. Quarters, pennies, dimes and nickels hit the floor and ricocheted across the room as Manuel stood, hand open, to catch the windfall

A closer look at how different individuals give maaser

My grandmother likes to say, “The world stands on three pillars: kesef, kesef, kesef.” While she obviously says it tongue-in-cheek, we all know what a crucial role money plays in every aspect of our lives, especially in these trying times where inflation is at an all-time high and everyone is struggling.

So what’s a struggling Yid to do? Give. Give maaser. Give chomesh. Just give. Sounds counterintuitive, but it’s a promise from the Ultimate Giver. Give, and you will get. Let’s take a peek into the maaser practices of some families among us — how they give, and what they receive in return.

How do you keep track of your maaser?

Since I get paid in cash, I use the old-fashioned method: an envelope in the kitchen cabinet. I separate maaser as soon as I get any payment.

Do you give your maaser to the same place every time? How do you decide who to give it to?

Not at all. I give to different causes as they come up. Unfortunately, the needs in Klal Yisroel are

enormous. Often, it’s family members and friends who need a little help for a specific expense (simcha, Yom Tov, etc.). I try to give to individuals first, before organizations. I feel like my impact is greater and my donation is more needed when there are no professional fundraising companies working on the cause. I also give to organizations that I or my family members benefited from as basic hakaras hatov. I also participate in my kids’ school’s fundraising campaigns, and then whatever I have left over, I give to organizations.

Do you give smaller amounts to many organizations, or one big check to one cause?

We’re not talking about enormous numbers in the first place, so I don’t have that “impactful check” to give. I give approximately the same amount to each organization that I support, unless there is a specific reason I should give more. Confession: Sometimes that “specific reason” is a particularly exciting Chinese auction or an enjoyable evening out.

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Can you share something special you’ve done with your maaser?

I can think of two things I am particularly proud of.

Some of my children earned money one summer. I explained to them the importance of giving maaser, and they put that money aside. We saved the money for a little bit, and before Yom Tov, we made a special trip to the local grocery store where many people were collecting money for tzarchei Yom Tov. My kids were able to give some money to each collector, and it was an extremely wholesome experience for them. Afterward, they expressed to me how good they felt about it.

The other thing I did was use maaser to host a beautiful

melaveh malka where I raised even more money for a family in need. It entailed a lot of work, but it was a great way to grow my tzedakah money into something way bigger.

Can you share a story of a time you saw your maaser coming back?

Not really. It’s hard to know which dollar came because of which reason, but I try to live by my grandfather’s favorite quote: “You never lose by doing the right thing.” I know that giving maaser money is really all about putting away the money into an “investment account.”

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How do you keep track of your maaser?

We have a notebook where we keep track of all incoming funds and outgoing maaser

Do you give your maaser to the same place every time? How do you decide who to give it to?

We usually do give our maaser to the same few places, but not always. We have a few friends who are struggling, so they always get something. Next comes our shul and kollel, and then the big organizations that we rely on, like Bikur Cholim and Hatzolah.

Do you give smaller amounts to many organizations, or one big check to one cause?

It varies. We have a specific credit card that we use for smaller amounts for meshulachim, and the larger amounts are as explained above.

Can you share something special you’ve done with your maaser?

We’ve been able to give to people in a way that they weren’t aware they were receiving. Once I found out that a friend was having difficulty paying her child’s tutor. I called the school and donated money toward her balance and asked them to tell her that it was a scholarship that was awarded to her. She shared with me later that she was mevater on something very important to her, and Hashem paid her back by way of a scholarship from her child’s school. It was amazing to be part of this whole chain of greatness!

Can you share a story of a time you saw your maaser coming back?

I can’t think of anything, but I can think of a time it went in the other direction! We were struggling financially, and my husband was told that we could use our maaser for ourselves. Within a short time, a bunch of our things began to break down. First our food processor broke, then we needed an expensive car repair, and then our air conditioning system started acting up. We didn’t make the connection right away, because it’s normal to have things break down, but eventually we realized that it wasn’t normal for so many things to break down at once! We decided that it had to be the maaser. It’s hard to believe, but as soon as we started giving maaser again, things stopped breaking down!

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How do you keep track of your maaser?

We don’t have to do much keeping track. As soon as either of us get paid, my husband separates maaser

Do you give your maaser to the same place every time? How do you decide who to give it to?

We have steady places we give to, but always have some left over for one-time causes. We also save some to have on hand when meshulachim collect either at shul or at the door.

Do you give smaller amounts to many organizations, or one big check to one cause?

We give to mosdei Torah mainly, and we also like to do what my husband calls “investments.” He finds places to give that give him a big “return on his investment,” like sponsoring a bein hazmanim program for bochurim, which gives us the zechus of a lot of limud haTorah for a relatively small amount. Also, many years ago, my husband asked his rosh yeshivah if he still gets the zechus even if he only sponsors such a program partially. He was told that you can “grab hold of the corner,” which means that even if you give just a dollar, you have a portion of the entire zechus

Can you share something special you’ve done with your maaser?

We live on a very tight budget (I only work part time, and my husband is learning), so our tzedakah opportunities are understandably limited. When we first got married, my husband was very upset at the thought of not being able to give any maaser. That’s why, even though some people say that they don’t separate maaser from money that gets spent before it’s even seen, our rosh yeshivah said we should still give maaser on every penny we earn, even if we’re still trying to figure out how to cover our rent.

For quite a few years, we saved up maaser for a few months at a time so we could give a few thousand dollars before Yom Tov to a family member who was struggling to find a job. We gave it to a parent of that family member so that the recipient wouldn’t know it was from us.

Can you share a story of a time you saw your maaser coming back?

It’s hard to know. Every time we pay a bill it’s miraculous, and often the money comes from an unexpected place and is just the amount we need.

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How do you keep track of your maaser?

We use a spreadsheet on the family laptop. Whatever I earn throughout the month goes there, as well as any donations made. At the end of the month, I “balance the books.”

Do you give your maaser to the same place every time? How do you decide who to give it to?

We have specific people we give our maaser to, but we’re also always on the lookout for other opportunities Hashem sends our way. We don’t have the freedom of giving in huge numbers, so giving is a privilege.

Do you give smaller amounts to many organizations, or one big check to one cause?

We usually divide the money between different causes. Of course, there are some that get more than others, but we try to reach the most people we can with our donations.

Can you share something special you’ve done with your maaser?

We gave money to someone we knew was sick and couldn’t work. It was pretty impactful because not too many people were aware of their situation, and it was becoming desperate. Baruch Hashem, we were really able to help this family until he was back on his feet.

Can you share a story of a time you saw your maaser coming back?

We gave money to someone who desperately needed it, even though we were struggling. Basically, we made a decision to tighten our belts even more than we already had so that this person wouldn’t lose the roof over their heads. However, the belt tightening became unnecessary because within a week, I closed a really big deal!

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How do you keep track of your maaser?

Every time I give tzedakah, I mark it down. Twice a year, I do a big accounting of all the money I earned, and I balance what I gave with what I still owe (if anything).

Do you give your maaser to the same place every time? How do you decide who to give it to?

I first give maaser to people I know. Too many friends and family are struggling mightily, so that’s usually where my maaser goes. I also give some money to organizations.

Do you give smaller amounts to many organizations, or one big check to one cause?

The larger amounts go to friends and family in need, depending on their circumstances. (If someone needs a large amount for a specific reason, I would give them a larger amount that time.)

Can you share something special you’ve done with your maaser?

I wonder if this qualifies as special. I recently decided to give a chomesh

Can you share a story of a time you saw your maaser coming back?

Yes! When I made the decision to give a chomesh, it was an altruistic decision; I wasn’t expecting anything back. I was actually planning on leaving my job at that point, so I thought it wasn’t going to be a particularly prosperous time for me. However, when I gave notice, I was so surprised and very pleased when my boss offered me a significant raise.

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How do you keep track of your maaser?

I get paid by direct deposit, so I transfer the maaser electronically to a maaser account that I have. My wife gets paid in cash, so she takes off cash and keeps it in an envelope.

Do you give your maaser to the same place every time? How do you decide who to give it to?

We don’t usually give our maaser to the same places, besides two causes that are very close to our hearts: the programs that led my wife and I to become ba’alei teshuvah. We donate to these programs on a steady basis. The rest we give as the needs

come up. We check each cause with our rav, unless it’s one that we can obviously use our maaser for. Our rav doesn’t allow us to use maaser for Chinese auctions. He says that the hope of winning a prize is a benefit that we should not be getting from maaser. He does encourage us to buy tickets because it’s tzedakah, but not maaser

Do you give smaller amounts to many organizations, or one big check to one cause?

We sometimes give pretty significant amounts to one cause if we feel like they really need our donation. In one case, we knew of a family who lost all of their possessions in a fire. We donated to them very generously. In another situation, we knew of a giyores who was trying to put together money for her wedding. This situation touched me very deeply, and I gave whatever I was able to.

Can you share something special you’ve done with your maaser?

My daughter earned money and wanted to help an organization with her maaser. She knew that our rav doesn’t hold of using maaser to buy tickets for a Chinese auction, so instead she donated the money as a prize for the auction, generating more money for the organization with her maaser that way. She did the same thing the following year, too.

Can you share a story of a time you saw your maaser coming back?

Yes, more than one!

A friend of mine was trying to start a program for struggling teens. I didn’t have any maaser left over that month, but I felt the program was very important, and I therefore donated very nicely. My wife wasn’t thrilled. She was nervous that we wouldn’t be able to cover our own bills. Later that week, totally unexpectedly, we got a check for a similar amount. It was a random payment from the IRS after they claimed they underpaid us. Who ever heard of such a thing?

On another occasion, my six-year-old son won ten dollars from our shul’s Avos Ubanim program. I decided that it was a good time to teach him about the mitzvah of maaser. I told him the significance of it and that we are extremely careful with this mitzvah ourselves. My son was very reluctant to part with his money, so I gave him the space to think it over. The next morning, he came to me with a dollar, having made the decision that he did want the mitzvah after all. Later that same day, he lost his first tooth. My parents give each grandchild $5 when they lose their first tooth, and my son clearly saw his sacrifice pay off five times over! We never lose out by giving maaser.

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The neis of Purim was a hidden miracle. It felt like hester, like we had been forsaken, and only later did it come to light how Hashem had so perfectly orchestrated the events that finally led to salvation.

Hashem is orchestrating miracles all the time, and the tzaddikim of our generation are often the conduit to bring them to us. Though we appreciate nissim on a spiritual level, sometimes, on rare occasions, we get a glimpse behind the scenes. Sometimes we are privy to the numerous cogs in the machine that were turned, and the numerous incidents Hashem orchestrated, to bring about the perfect circumstance for salvation.

This is one such story.

The late 1970s saw an influx of immigration from the Soviet Union to the United States.

In 1979, when the wave of immigrating Soviet Jewry peaked, the Be’er Hagolah Institute was founded by a group of visionaries. Its vaad boasted an illustrious roster, including Rabbi Yaakov Kaminetsky, z”tl, Rabbi Shneur Kotler, z”tl, Rabbi Avrohom Pam, z”tl, Rabbi Elya Svei, z”tl, and Rabbi Yisroel Belsky, z”tl

Be’er Hagolah’s mission, then as it is now, was to prepare Soviet children for a life of Yiddishkeit and help acclimate them to mainstream frum communities. I had the honor of being the menahel of the mosed for three years, from 1979 until 1982.

By Pesach of the first year, we had 432 children in our mosed and thus had amassed both the experience and resources to best help our students adapt to their new country

and lifestyle. In that respect, in addition to the work we were doing at Be’er Hagolah, we also aimed to use our expertise to support other mosdos who were absorbing these precious children into their educational systems and to extend our services to them.

In 1980, we held a one-day seminar in conjunction with Project R.I.S.E for the administrators of the schools who were taking in Russian children. At the seminar, I had the honor of meeting Rabbi Raphael Skaist, the menahel of Talmudical Academy in Baltimore. T.A. had absorbed about 30 Russian children into their elementary school, and Rabbi Skaist shared with me that he would be unable to service them if not for an outstanding frum Russian woman who was dedicated to their transition and education and was committed to helping them adapt to frum life. And he shared the following story, as told to him by the woman who had taken the Russian children under her devoted wings. She told Rabbi Skaist that if she would not have personally experienced this story, she would not have believed it.

As a child, she’d grown up in Ribnitz. Her family’s name was Eisner.

To emigrate from the Soviet Union, one had to submit an application to the office of the OVIR, the Russian federal migration department organization that was linked to the KGB.

Mr. Eisner applied for exit visas, but his request was denied. He applied a second time, only to get a second denial.

This father was distraught. It was Erev Pesach of 1973, and he came to the Ribnitzer Rebbe. “They’re not letting me leave the country,” he said in anguish. “I’m afraid my children will become goyim.”

The Ribnitzer waved his hand, as if dismissing his concerns, and calmly assured him not to worry. “In a half a year, you’ll be out.”

This father was distraught. It was Erev Pesach of 1973, and he came to the Ribnitzer Rebbe. “They’re not letting me leave the country,” he said in anguish

Mr. Eisner had a brother living in America. His name was Rabbi Tzvi Eisner, and he was a rav in Ellenville, New York. Word came to him that his brother and his family were unable to get out of Russia.

It was in May of 1973, shortly after his brother’s audience with the Ribnitzer across the world, that Rabbi Eisner was sitting in New York one morning perusing the newspaper where the headlines reported a major banking breakthrough: Chase Manhattan had opened a banking office in Moscow, the first American banking office established there since 1929.

The president of Chase Manhattan was David Rockefeller, brother of then-New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller. Rabbi Eisner, who was politically active, made an appointment to speak with the governor.

He was ushered into Rockefeller’s office at the appointed time, and Rockefeller inquired as to the reason for his visit.

“Whenever you come up for election, I rally for you,” Rabbi Eisner said, “gathering the Jewish vote.”

“So what can I do for you?” Rockefeller asked.

“I have a brother, and you have a brother,” Rabbi Eisner told Governor Rockefeller. “You have a brother David Rockefeller, who’s the president of the Chase Manhattan Bank. And

I have a brother stuck in Ribnitz, in the Soviet Union, and he is not being let out. Governor, I ask you, please contact your brother. Have him speak to the powers in Moscow, and help me get my brother out of Russia.”

Nothing happens in a day, but the wheels were set in motion.

It was Yom Kippur. In a small village three kilometers from Ribnitz, a Jewish soldier sat on vigil together with a KGB agent who was enjoying a bottle of vodka.

“Zhid,” the agent said as his tongue loosened under the effects of the alcohol. “I have a secret for you that I heard from the higher-ups. Tomorrow exit visas are going to be issued for an Eisner family in the next village.”

The Jewish soldier, feigning oblivion, took in the information, and as soon as he was able, he ran the three kilometers to Ribnitz to relay the information to the Eisner family. The next day, they were summoned and given the papers issuing their release.

Erev Sukkos came around, and the Eisners were free, exactly six months to the day when the Ribnitzer waved his hand and said. “Zurg nisht. In a half a year you will be out.”

And this woman, Mr. Eisner’s daughter, was paying it forward by helping Russian children acclimate to the new lifestyle she had embraced.

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Purim day. The streets are already filled with happy chaos, but the energy of an arriving group is a ripple and crackle through the air. You see a limo, party bus or school bus pull up, and suddenly, the girls are tripping over their gowns to run and investigate, and the boys are straightening their fake beards importantly. Heads peep from windows. An influx of joy — so many colored tuxedos, gold bekitches, pumping feet — means a dancing throng in the home of the next lucky family who will reciprocate

CHANA GLUCK

with a hefty donation to keep the yeshivos thriving.

The groups! The simcha they bring.

But while we get to revel in their music and cheer bo bayom, for the group members themselves, Purim is the culmination of careful planning and goal orientation.

Let’s grab a pre-Purim peek into the makeup and mechanics of these merry and money-making missions.

Shimmy Biederman

Monsey

Our group goal is…

BARUCH EISIKOVITZ

To collect as much money as we can. Last year we collected $50,000! We were able to organize a trip to Niagara Falls and Washington, D.C., as a reward for collecting for our yeshivah.

How we reached our goal in the past…

We visited a lot of gvirim. We also collected from our own parent body, and since they’re makir tov our yeshivah, we were able to raise a lot of money, baruch Hashem

The biggest lump sum we got was…

Six thousand dollars from one bochur’s father, because he was so impressed with our dancing!

How we fulfill chayav inish…

We don’t get mamash drunk because we want to feel good and dance like yeshivah bochurim, but most of us do drink a little bit.

How we get around town…

A coach bus with music.

How we dress up…

We customize chalaten with our yeshivah’s logo and wear them with Purim hats and scarves.

How we set ourselves up for success…

We don’t get carried away by the fun; we stay super-focused on our fundraising goal.

Monsey

Our group goal is…

In our yeshivah, every bochur needs to collect $1,000 over Chanukah and Purim. The money we collect as a group gets divided between the members. So let’s say, if every bochur gets $850 from the group total, that’s well on the way to the $1,000 goal. (Bochurim who aren’t part of the group must collect the $1,000 on their own.)

Last year, we collected around $23,000, and every bochur in our group got $780 to put toward their individual goal.

The biggest lump sum we got was…

$2,500, by mistake! The donor had wanted to give $250 but added another zero accidentally. However, he said that since he’d already added it, he’ll leave it that way.

How we get around town…

We rent mini party buses that fit around 25 bochurim, and we bring along three speakers. We use a hand-truck for those when we go in and out of houses.

How we dress up…

With gold bekitches and white shluff kaplech

How we fundraise…

We have a list of potential donors that we call a week before Purim to set up a time to visit bo bayom. Then we put together a bus route, which is what I’m busy with the whole Taanis Esther. The route needs to be calculated well to make sure we don’t waste a second.

The funds we collect are used for…

The programs that our menahel organizes for us, like lectures, seudos, Shabbatons and more.

An interesting story was…

We arrived at our rented minibus to see that the company had sent a female driver. In the half-hour that we waited for another driver to come, we danced in the streets and helped direct traffic.

Another story: We went to Kiryas Yoel on Purim morning and arrived to see the entire shtetl congested with heavy traffic. We simply turned around and went back home without making a penny, but l’maaseh, I think that the hour-long drive to and from Kiryas Yoel that we spent dancing was the most fun we had that entire Purim!

An unexpected windfall was…

One boy’s father gave each group member $100, and then added $1,000 toward the group’s goal!

The Generation Gap Zalman Markowitz

Boro Park

Zalman went collecting as a bochur in 2013. Here he shares some memories and how things were different only twelve years ago.

The group getups…

Today the bochurim wear all kinds of colored chalaten and hats. Twelve years ago, the boys collected in their regular Shabbos bekitches. It was also common to wear a sticker with the yeshivah’s logo.

The transportation…

No big difference here. Party buses with speakers on the roof that were schlepped into the houses along the way.

The music…

I still collected at the time when there was live music, before the age of MP3s with ready playlists. We’d take a keyboard along and have a bochur play. Eventually there were recorders; we used that to play music we’d recorded beforehand.

I was anticipating...

Although I’d never touched a keyboard in my life, I took the job one year because my brother, who’d played the year before, got a $100 tip from one host. I expected that, too, but somehow, it never came…

The donations…

We collected around $7,000 over Purim.

The rewards…

None! The fact that we had the opportunity to collect was payment enough.

Shmully S. Lakewood

Our group goal is…

To raise as much as possible. Our group aims for about $15,000.

Last year’s results…

Approximately $15,000.

The biggest lump sum we got was…

Around $1,000.

How we get around town…

We rent party buses or vans. Once we figure out which city we’re going to, the guys who know that area put together the route.

How we dress up…

Random! Everyone creates their own costume. Last year I was a giraffe. Some bochurim wear funny colorful suits or whatever else they want.

Our fundraising spiel is…

Not a big thing. We introduce ourselves and talk about our yeshivah. Some people will ask for a vort, so we make sure to have something prepared, and of course, we sing and dance.

I got it for a song

When I was in beis midrash, Purim collecting was taken very seriously. We didn’t collect for our own yeshivah; instead, the yeshivah organized all of its bochurim to collect for another tzedakah that was very close to our rosh yeshivah’s heart. This took tremendous mesirus nefesh since our rosh yeshivah was responsible for the yeshivah budget, and his burden would have been much lighter if the Purim funds would have come to the yeshivah. But because his heart and soul were dedicated to this tzedakah, we bochurim threw ourselves in heart and soul as well.

The process was very organized. We were divided into groups, and each group visited a predetermined list of families along a preplanned route. The list we were given included not only the names and addresses we would be visiting, but also their previous donations.

I remember one family we visited. According to the list we had, his name was Mr. Segal, and he had never donated previously. We walked in all lebedig, singing and dancing, and as soon as we got inside, I spied a beautiful grand piano in a place of honor in the living room. Without thinking it through, I sat down at the piano and began to play a lively Purim medley. It made a real matzav. The bochurim were dancing like crazy, and the host was kvelling, totally swept up in the moment — and then he walked over to me and put a $100 bill on the piano.

I don’t know what put the thought into my head, but I looked at him and asked him what song he had walked down to at his chuppah. He told me it was Haben Yakir Li. Immediately, I segued into that song. The bochurim locked arms and swayed as they sang. As the song wound down, Mr. Segal added another $100 bill on top of the first.

Next I asked him what song his wife had walked down to. He laughed, but he told me — Bilvavi (I knew it). I played it, and sure enough, he added another $100 bill to the stack on the piano. When we left, the guys were thrilled, and Mr. Segal was smiling. But me — I was flying.

Three strikes

A unique giver

One of the names on our list was Mr. Rubin. We were very excited that he was on our list, because according to the paper, he had given between $750 and $1,000 to groups from our yeshivah the past few years.

We came in with the whole matzav, singing and dancing with vorts and l’chaims, and Mr. Rubin sat down to write us a check. As he handed it over, he said he wanted to explain.

“I can’t give so much this year,” he said candidly. He showed us the check; it was for $36. “I just came back from Eretz Yisroel, where I created a new gemach for struggling families who need access to money to meet their basic needs. It’s a critical project, and I put all of my resources into it. I don’t want to send you off with nothing, but I’m sorry that I can’t give you the amount I gave in previous years.”

I still remember how I felt — a young bochur, without much life experience, just blown away by the ernstkeit and gadlus of a “regular” person. It’s 25 years later, and I still remember that moment with perfect clarity. His sense of achrayus, his love for the mitzvah — it taught me more than any thousand dollar donation ever could.

When we got to Rabbi Kramer’s house, we had high hopes; he had given our yeshivah $500 the previous year. His daughter answered the door.

“I’m so sorry,” she apologized. “My father went to learn. He should be home in about a half hour.”

So we went on with our route, and about 45 minutes later, we returned to the Kramers. The same daughter answered the door, and she recognized us as the group she had turned away before.

“I’m so sorry,” she said, “he isn’t home yet.”

Well, we were yeshivah bochurim; we weren’t going to complain about someone learning, right? We finished our rounds in the neighborhood, and then went back to the Kramers. This time the daughter was really distressed.

“I’m sorry, I’m so sorry,” she said. “My father came home, but then he went out again to daven Mincha.”

No problem. It was Purim, and how long does Mincha take? We used the time to visit a few homes that weren’t on our list (hey, you never know), and then finally returned to the Kramers.

Rabbi Kramer was home this time. We knew it before we even got to the door because we could hear the singing and dancing from the street. Apparently, we weren’t the only group who had him on their list. When we got inside, we saw that there were groups from two other yeshivos there, dancing and clapping and vying for Rabbi Kramer’s attention.

Rabbi Kramer was sitting at the dining room table, writing out checks. A little deflated, the leader of our group approached him. Rabbi Kramer was listening courteously, but I didn’t really expect anything special — there were three groups there, after all — until his daughter came running in.

She whispered in his ear, gesturing wildly, and I could see her counting off on her fingers — one, two, three. It was clear that she was telling him that we had come three times in order to see him.

Rabbi Kramer smiled broadly and wrote us a check. It was for $1,000 — double what he had given us the previous year. All the coming and going had been totally worth it!

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$130k-$150k Monsey Area

Plant Manager (Food Packaging)

$90k-$110k Newburgh NY

Department Manager (Healthcare) (all female office)

$50k-$100k Monroe

Kitchen Designer

$75k+ High Commissions Monsey, NY

Medical Biller

$40k-$70k Monroe

Coordination Supervisor F/T

$50k+ Monroe

Saleslady (Women’s Fashion)

$28-$30/Hourly Monroe

Seamstress

$20/Hourly Monroe

Life Insurance Agent

Commission Based NY/NJ

Email: ChanaF@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Insurance Sales Agent

$250k NY/NJ

E-Commerce and Marketing Manager

Great Pay Rockland County

Amazon Listing Manager

$75k-$150k Middletown, NY

Social Media Manager

$75k-$150k Wayne, NJ

Bookkeeper

$50k-$75k Monsey

Email: RickyR@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Purchasing Manager (Lighting)

$75k-$110k Haverstraw, NY

Loan Processor Pay BOE Monsey/Monroe

Executive Assistant (RE)

$30+/Hourly Monsey

Loan Processor (Entry Level)

$23-$25/Hourly Monsey

Email: Peri@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

1031 Exchange Coordinator

$90k-$130k New City/Remote

Email: Hindy@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Classifieds help wanted N

WORK FROM HOME

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

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING

FOR!

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

YOUR DREAM JOB

Woman, Looking for pocket money to become big money? Please call 347-638-4236

SNF ACCOUNTANT

Nursing home operator seeking an experienced accountant with SNF accounting expertise. Must have a strong understanding of NF financials and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include GL management, financial reporting, budgeting, and cost reports. PT or FT available. Competitive salary & benefits. Apply now: SNFPosition2025@gmail.com

NEW HIRE

Full Time Nursing Home

Purchasing assistant: Local office in spring valley area looking for a new female hire, individual should be detail oriented, multitask, and basic computer skills required. Email your resume to hire300sv@gmail.com

LOOKING TO HIRE

Property management company looking to hire secretary with property management experience. Located on Union, excellent pay for right candidate. Mgmt@partnersunitedus. com

SLP WANTED

Full service kids therapy clinic seeking Yiddish speaking Speech Therapists to work with children on site or in schools. Flexible day and/or evening hours, Sundays a plus. Excellent salary based on experience. Benefits and PTO available for eligible employees. Email resume: suri@ kidsfirstservices.com

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Share 24/7 is seeking a mature, capable, organized, part-time assistant. Hours are flexible, Monday-Friday. Must have computer skills, previous office experience, and be able to multi-task. For more information call: Mrs. Schachner at 845-642-5537 or email your resume to HR@ chesed247.org.

HELP WANTED

We are looking for dedicated full-time women (Ages 35+) with a passion for the travel industry. Must be ready to work some after-hours from home. Call/Text 347-4670841 deryidtraveltips@gmail. com

DIVORCE MEDIATION

HCBS LEAD COORDINATOR

Shine 24/7 is seeing a lead coordinator, With experience in HCBS, and the Children’s waiver program. Responsibilities will include QA, ensuring compliance, and regulations, Training staff, oversight of Coordinators, and staying up to date on new regulations. For consideration send your resume to HR@chesed247.org

EI CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

Kinder 24/7 is seeking a Yiddish-speaking, PartTime assistant teacher, to work Monday to Friday, for 3 hours per day. Must be compassionate, caring, reliable, and have experience working with young children. For consideration, please contact Mrs. Gross at 845-354-3233 Ext 1102 or fax your resume to 845-341-1614.

DIRECTOR OF HR

Lead HR strategies & operations. Recruiting, employee relations, compliance, training, & team management. Email resume aklaver@aylondon.com

HOMEWORK HELPER

Looking for a girl/woman to do Homework with an adorable 8-year-old boy in my house on Brewer Area Starting right away Monday - Thursday 4:15-5:15 for the school year paying nicely please call 8454262199 ext. 1676

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Manage schedules, coordinate events, handle logistics, maintain records, and ensure smooth communication. Driver’s license & car required. Email resume aklaver@aylondon. com

NOW HIRING

B&C Industries, a fastgrowing packaging distribution company in Lyndhurst, NJ (45 mins from Monsey), is hiring! No experience needed. Contact hr@bcpkg.com for more info. Open positions: •Customer Service •Accounts Receivable •Purchasing •Sales

MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

A medical company is seeking to hire dedicated medical assistants to travel to patients’ homes for vital sign checks and test administration. Training provided. Candidates should be based in Monsey area. This is a full or part-time role with flexible hours. Well paid. Send Resume to: hr@ theritecare.com (347)5986929

HCBS CARE COORDINATOR

Alley Valley is currently seeking an HCBS Care Coordinator to join our team. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care, we want to hear from you! Please email: Soster@ alleyvalley.com

Looking paRtnERs &

• Nursing Home Controller, 2+ yrs. nursing home industry experience required, Financial Planning and Budgeting, Audit and Financial Statement Preparation, strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 160k – 200k, Monsey

• Experienced Head Bookkeeper/CFO for Dynamic wholesale/retailer in the clothing industry, 3+ years accounting/finance experience, Strong hands-on and leadership skills, 120k – 150k, Monsey

• Risk Manager for Commercial insurance and risk management company, worker’s compensation loss control experience and commercial loss control experience required (non-workers compensation). Proficient in the New York State/jurisdiction, 135k, Monsey

• Level 3 IT - MSP, relevant experience in technical support and/or systems engineering role within an MSP or similar setting, 100k – 130k, Monsey

• Product Owner, expert in payroll, HR, and tax compliance, with a focus on UKG-Kronos or similar platforms, 100k –125k, Monsey

• Junior Controller (REMOTE), Full-time, 3+ years of accounting experience, Proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct, and Excel, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prepare financial statements and budgets, Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills, Self-driven with ability to work independently and take initiative, 100k - $125k

• Workers’ Comp Underwriter, commercial insurance experience with 2+ years of Workers’ Compensation underwriting individual accounts. Knowledge of large account rating programs (i.e., Large Deductibles, Retrospective Rating, etc.) 80k – 100k, Monsey

• Implementation Manager, experience in UKG software (formerly Kronos) to lead and manage the deployment of UKG solutions, 80k – 100k, Monsey

• Office Admin position for Article 16 OPWDD Clinic, 75k –85k, Monsey

• Real Estate Title Coordinator, 1+ yrs. experience required, 70k – 80k, Monsey

• Paralegal - Legal Assistant, answer phones, take messages, client intake/screening, appointment confirmations/ busy calendar organization, greet clients, prepare attorneys for client meetings - prepare documents, folders, etc., excellent phone skills, organizational skills, computer skills, multi-tasking, fulltime position, 80k, Monsey

• Accounts Payable Specialist for nursing home facilities, experience in accounts payable, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in related software and Microsoft Office, 65k - 80k, Monsey, NY

• Front Office Coordinator, full-time, Law firm seeking experienced professional for client-facing role, 2+ yrs exp, excellent communication skills, MS Office proficient, 75k+, Monsey

• Skilled Nursing Home, Billing Specialist - Medicaid Tracker, relevant experience required, full-time, 60k –80k, Monsey/Hybrid

• 1031 Exchange Officer, oversee and facilitate the process of 1031 exchanges, managing the 1031 docs, client communication etc., 65k – 75k, Monsey

• Inside Sales/Customer Service Rep, female office, fulltime, 1+ years of experience in customer service and/or sales, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, Strong organizational and time management skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, 60k – 70k, Monsey

• Male Client Advocate Case Liaison, advocate for individuals and families in need, supporting their access to community resources and services, intake assessments and create service plans, collaborate with social service agencies to ensure comprehensive support, 65k, Monsey

• Licensed Social Worker for local agency, male population, $65/hr. - $90/hr., based on experience, Monsey

• Assistant to Director of Event Planning, seeking creative & organized individual to assist with planning and executing events, Shabbatons, and recognition programs for the developmentally disabled population, 70k+, Full-time In-Office Position, Monsey

• Back-office - Assistant Project Manager for Construction company, requirements: plan review and estimation, takeoff review, estimate review and leveling, construction software [Procure etc.] takeoff software [Plan Swift etc.] PDF/Blue Beam, AutoCAD, 90k -120k, Monsey

• Buyer/Procurement Specialist - Real Estate Construction Company, construction knowledge/experience required, Manage purchasing, sourcing & supplier relationships. Negotiate with vendors, build relationships & utilize 2020 Design software for kitchen layouts, 90k - 120k, Monsey

• Talent Acquisition Specialist, experience required, develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent, manage the full recruitment lifecycle, providing exceptional candidate experiences, 80k – 120k, Monsey

• Accounting Manager - Commercial Lighting Company, must have strong accounting knowledge, AP/AR experience & software proficiency, Full-time, 100k+, Monsey

• Underwriter Real Estate, 2+ years of underwriting experience, Strong analytical skills, Proficiency in financial software, 100k, Monsey

• Payroll Compliance Specialist, ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations, manage payroll operations and maintain accurate records, 80k – 100k, Monsey

• Medicaid Application Specialist, full-time, process Medicaid applications, work directly with clients reviewing financial positions as relates to eligibility and overall requirements, experienced w/ processing files, 75k+, Monsey

• Support/Client Implementation Specialist for a Software company, be detail-oriented w/ strong organizational skills. Proficient in computer literacy and software applications. Quick learner w/ ability to adapt to new technologies and processes. Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and clients. Previous experience in a support or client implementation role a plus, 75k – 85k, Monsey

• Bookkeeper, in-office position, female office, 25 hours+ weekly, client billing, cash flow, bank reconciliation, expense oversight, payroll management, commission/ bonus tracking, expense/ subscription management, 4+ hours daily, 50k – 80k [depending on work hours and experience] New City

• Workforce Coordinator, manage facility scheduling of nurses and nursing aides. Excellent computer and communication skills, fast-paced environment, 6+ hours daily, 60k – 90k, Englewood Cliffs, NJ

• Accounts Payable – Real Estate company, reviewing and enter invoices, submit invoices for payment, relevant experience required, full-time, female office, 65k – 80k, Monsey

• Behavior Therapist (LMSW, LCSW or MHC) $65/hr. per client session, Monsey

• Mental Health Therapists, Interns positions, salary based on experience, Monsey

• Nurse Practitioners, experience in Psychiatric medication management, Part time, Flexible hours, salary based on experience, Monsey

• Leading Commercial Real Estate Mortgage Brokerage firm, seeks motivated and ambitious individuals to join their team as Real Estate Finance Advisors, develop relationships with real estate owners and developers to arrange financing. Learn to analyze and underwrite deals, 40k plus commissions, Monsey

• Office Secretary work, proficient in Microsoft Office/ Excel, good w/ numbers, communication skills, detail-oriented, prior office experience required, 6+ hours daily, $30 – $35/ hr., Monsey

• Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Service Coordinator, coordinate services for individuals with traumatic brain injury or who require nursing home level care, BA required, flexible hours, $35/hr.+, Monsey

• Bookkeeper/Secretary – Real Estate construction company, Budgeting, Scheduling, Applications for Planning, Zoning, and Building Permits, professional writing and communication skills. Good with numbers, organized and detail oriented, Monday thru Thursday, 10am-5pm, $30/hr.+, Monsey

• Female Health/Early Intervention Care Manager - BA or Equivalent degree required, relevant experience preferred, part-time or full-time, $30/hr.+, Monsey

• Front desk secretary, Full-time, $25/hr., Monsey

• Cook for School Meal Program, full-time position, Sunday thru Thursday, Experience as a cook in a large-scale setting required, Knowledge of milchig and pareve recipes, Ability to prepare a variety of dishes, Creativity in the kitchen, with good ideas for new and innovative recipes to enhance the school’s meal program, $1500/ weekly, Monsey

• Order Fulfillment & Packing Lead, assist in packing and managing order fulfillment for cook-at-home meal kit company. Hands-on packing (70%) and coordination (30%), ability to lift and move boxes up to 30 lbs., fastpaced environment, 25/hr., full-time, Monsey

• Direct Support Professional, Male or Female, provide 1:1 assistance to individuals w/ mental health fragilities, ages 1-21 in daily living activities such as meal preparation, mentoring, personal training, social skills building, tutoring, sports coaching, art therapy or housekeeping, Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred). $25/hr. – 40/hr. based on experience and level of degree. High school diploma

Entry-level Accounts Payable and Receivable positions, full-time, female office, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, $28/hr., Monsey

Classifieds

JOB OPPORTUNITY

– PART-TIME

Seeking a creative and organized Marketing & Events Assistant to join our Home Care agency at our Spring Valley office to support event coordination, branding initiatives, and administrative tasks. A valid driver’s license to run events-related errands are required. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or earlycareer professional. To apply, send your resume to hiring@ hamaspikcare.org.

BCBA POSITION

Seeking a BCBA to work with a girl after school hours. Please call/Text: 347-7626398

HELP WANTED

Alley Valley is seeking an HR Coordinator to join our staff. Please email: HR@ alleyvalley.com

CHARITY CAMPAIGN

charity campaign 845-577-4234

ADMIN ASSISTANT

Looking to hire for an admin position in Upper Saddle River, NJ. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with strong technical skills, a passion for business, and a drive to learn new tools and information. Part time option available. Send your resume to resumes372@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

Looking to hire a coordinator for the intake department of care management. Candidate should have great communication skills, should be organized, and great at multi-tasking. Please email: HR@alleyvalley.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Full-Time 9 AM - 5 PM | Pay: DOE | Near Monsey. Seeking a detail-oriented female team player to manage accounts and document workflows. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and adaptability are required. Send your resume to Jobs@ drgclaims.com with the subject: Doc Coordinator.

OPEN POSITION

Do you have your BA? We are looking for you! Local agency in Monsey is looking to hire qualified care managers to join our thriving team. Great salary with lots of benefits. Flexible part-time/ full-time hours. Email your resume to emplyeeslovetoworkhere@ gmail.com

OFFICE POSITION

Multi girl office is looking to hire an efficient fulltime secretary with good communication skills. Great Opportunity! No prior office experience required, training provided. Email resume to Joboffersmonsey58@gmail. com

CHARITY CAMPAIGN

Do you have experience in Creating a charity campaign? Well paid 845-577-4234

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Are you energetic with an entrepreneurial mindset? Do you enjoy sales and operations? Are you a hustler not afraid to try new things? If you can answer yes to these questions, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you! Send your resume to rivky@theprimestaffing.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Attention experienced Bookkeepers! Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Or just looking for that solid opportunity? Send your resume to rivky@ theprimestaffing.com

COORDINATOR POSITION

Local office in Monsey is looking to hire a part- time/ Full-time Coordinator. Friday a must. Candidate should have prior office experience and experience in dealing with children. Email your resume to jobopening891@ gmail.com

SERVICES

MENS PRIVATE YOGA

Find balance, build strenth, reduce stress. Personalized sessions to enhance your body and mind. Book your session today 845-499-4414

HANDYMAN

Assembly of all types of furniture & Furniture Repairs -Installation of Blinds,Shades,Shelves,RodsServicing Monsey Area Chaim- 347 416 1027

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

IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING?

Socially, with fears and anxieties, or other issues, and you think you tried everything? With Hashem’s help Energy Therapy can be the Yeshuah for your child. 15 minute free consultation. Call 845445-8252, or email chany@ rapidrecoverycoaching.com

MAKEUP

February special get one face makeover and get second makeover half off. Call/text 8455177128

INSPIRATION

Daily emails of inspiration for girls in shidduchim. Join our group daily@gritgroup. org

ONE MAN BAND

For all occasions. 347-3845055

A LICENSED HOME CARE AGENCY IS LOOKING FOR A YIDDISH-SPEAKING

FIELD RN OR NURSING STUDENT

To provide quality patient care services to pediatric clients and families in Orange, Rockland, and Sulivan counties. Services include initial and follow-up assessments and aide supervision. We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and a supportive/collaborative work environment. Late afternoon/early evening hours are required to accommodate pediatric after-school schedules. Male nurses are preferred.

Qualifications:

• Active NYS RN license or anticipated NYS RN license within 1 year.

• Previous experience in homecare a plus

• Leadership and management skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Excellent organizational time management skills

Classifieds

PETTICOATS FOR RENT!

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

EARPIERCING

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

AYIN HORAH

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

CUSTOM PHOTO ALBUMS

We specialize in custom Photo Albums, Chosson, Wedding, etc. Also professional Photo Editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Call: 347.563.5153

CLARINET RENTAL

Clarinet rental for $18 per week. Comes with MP3 lessons in Yiddish or English. 718-435-1923

WHOLESALE FISH

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

MASSAGE THERAPY

--In The Comfort of Home-*Swedish *Deep Tissue *Lymph *Craniosacral Therapy Call Sarah: 845596-1373

SHAIMOS

PICK UPS

845-461-3084

VACATION ARIZONA

Have you booked your Airbnb? Kosher Add-Ons will instantly get your kitchen transformed into an ‘’’All Kosher Kitchen’’ ! Plus, EZ AZ Tours will conveniently get you to all great sightseeings Arizona has to offer. Book today: 845-248-3362

SWIMMING LESSONS

Individual and group swim lessons, Lifeguard and CPR training. Private pool rentals featuring jacuzzis, saunas, and changing rooms. Separate public swim hours for men and women in an Olympic-sized, heated indoor pool. Call (845)578-1888

PERSONAL LIFE COACH

Enhance relationships, eliminate barriers in your interactions with others, achieve clarity and confidence when making decisions, and so much more. 16+ years of experience in guiding clients to emotional success. Call Bruchy Greenfeld 845-659-1848.

WINTER SOLUTIONS!

Dry face? Chapped hands and lips? Try Forever Living amazing moisturizers and lip balm! Call R. Tessler 845.596.9933

NEW WEBSITE?

Get your Beautiful, Fast, SEO-Friendly Website done in 14 days, guaranteed. Email efraim@rapidquill.com

RESUME

Get A Professional Resume That Gets You Hired! Now 10% Off + Free Job Placement Included! Email TopCareerNY@gmail.com

FOREVER LIVING

Yes it’s this ad again…. But have you tried it yet?? See amazing results with our all natural products! Call R. Tessler 845.596.9933

PILATES

Boost your energy and empower your daily life by learning the fundamental movements of Pilates exercises. Certified Pilates Instructor Liebe Nissen 845274-7653

ARE YOU A COACH, THERAPIST, CONSULTANT OR HEALER?

Are you overwhelmed with all the tech? I can help you automate emails, payments, scheduling etc., so you can focus on the client sessions only. (While saving money on a secretary!) Call 347-5590275

GARTLECH

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

Baby Layettes (845) 213-3646

Layettes Text 718-551-1732

Doula 845-587-1649

Labor Bag 347-604-3274

Pidyon Haben Accessories 845-642-7256

Pidyon Haben 845-659-6704

Pidyon Haben Gemach 845-263-9387

Pidyon Haben silver tray 845-558-9589

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

Neocate Formula 718-853-4090

Neocate Formula 845-517-9221

Formula Gemach 845-371-3232

Carseats, Bassinet & Pack N Plays.

425-1202

Carseats, Pack N Plays, Strollers, Pumps 845.425.6826

Doona Car Seat 845-445-7474

Brass Iron Bassinet 917-280-4559

Preemie Clothing 845-520-0475

The Preemie Box 845.664.5768 Or 718.688.5814

Baby Scale 845-578-5639

Baby Headphone 845 356 6797 Or 845 558 9370

Baby Scales 845-694-8985

Easy birth from Koznitzer Maggid 917514-9461

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

Nursing pumps 8454999871

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

Baby bassinets 917-618-0909

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

Brissim

Bris Accessories 617-955-3630

Bris Outfit with poya and Tefillos 845352-5130

Bris Accessories 425 3873

Bris Accessories 425-6574

Bris Accessories 356-6215

Blue Light 845.425.1919

Poya and bris outfit w/ tefillos 845-4250672

Bris outfit & Poya 917-909-4072

Bris outfit poya, also tefilla cards 845 3564859 Ralph area

Pillow/Benchers 845-213-0602

Knife Sharpening For Mohalim 718384-6214

Segula Stone 347-699-6418

Preemie Outfit 845.558.7065

Krias Shema Board With Stand 425-4540

Free Mohel 347-383-5696

Bris Gemach call/text 845-587-5813

Bris outfit, hat and Puyah 845-558-9589

New Bris Gemach -845 549 0316

Airmont Bris gemach 845-376-9078

Simcha

Gowns 845-517- 8808

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

Gown And Petticoats 347-278-1278

Ivory/white/dusty blue gowns 845-3711765

Floral Bisomim 845-629-2785. Hats $25. 347-351-1604

Elegant Hats 845-517-0838.

Bands & Berets 845-371-3556

Tichel 845-548-0014

Mechitza’s, Tables, Chairs Etc. Call 845445-8015

Hot Water Urns 845-425-9211

Ear-Plugs 845-202-0105. Toys 845-578-6513

Toys 917-538-3453.

Clics 845-352-5820

Tablecloths (845) 371 2105

Tablecloth 352-8292

Tablecloths 845-701-1553

Tablecloths 352-8292

Gold Chargers 845-573-9772

shelves, stands, trays & centerpieces

GEMACHIM

845-425-1721

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

Siddur/Chumash 558.4774

Benchers 845-642-0910

Bentchers 347-404-2204

Bechers 845-377-5671

Becher, Challah Deklich, Zemiros 845425-0498

Coat Rack And Hangers 845-356-9841

Chuppa Cards 347-278-1278

Chupah Cards 845.222.0456

Chuppah Tefillos Booklets. 845-213-0602.

Wedding Kit 845-425-2036

Wedding Kit 845-371-2947

Simcha Powder Room Kit 845-304-8154

Accessories Basket 845-371-6857

Children Hair Pieces 3473001679

Portable Chuppah 845-425-4790

Sound System 917-382-8809

Evening Bags 845-549-2929

Shmiras Halashon Cards 537-0069

Earplugs for Simchos 845-328-1071

22 qt crockpots, big hot plates, big pots, perculator 8453238570

Simcha table centerpieces 8456087715

Centerpieces 845-570-7755

Wedding guest accessories basket 845425-0963

Mechteniste/Teenage Gown Gemach 845-662-4149

Invitation Addressing 845-275-3044

Portable & Plug in Food warmers 845371-1531

Centerpieces & table top 845.213.0160

Kallah

Yom Hachuppah Cd 845-352-2560

Crowns, veils, shoes, capes 426-0767

Headpieces, Tiaras, Veils 845-425-4221

White Sneakers 917-613-6579

White Shoes 845-200-0211

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

Kallah Dresser 845-300-5767

Vort dress gemach 845-499-3086

Kallah fur capes 845-425-7176

Misc

Ribbis Question? 347-977-0628

Notary Public 347-228-8825

Hairstyling 845-540-3731

Hair styling 845-502-6558

Haircuts & Styling 845-352-8101/ 845499-3218

Wash & sets $25, 347-944-0003

Haircutting/Styling 845-263-7057

Haircutting & Styling 845-422-5337

Hospital Supplies 746-8293

Hospital Gown 845-425-8687

Hospital Gown 845-426-4695

Hospital Gowns 845-356-5364

Medical Equipment Email Slmw50@ Gmail.com

DVDS & players for Cholim/Homebound 425-2660

Simcha Maternity 845-425-1725

Maternity Coats Text only 845-521-2912

Bed Rest? Laundry Help. 213-7437

Maternity Clothing 845-445-9687

Maternity Coat Text Only 8455212912

Twin Z Pillows 845-445-9298

Proposal Gemach 347-277-4072

Makeup 845-517-7128

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

Kosher Waze 845.587.1708

Roof Carriers 845-659-1863.

Pack N Play Sheets Included. Text: 845216-4885

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

Pack n plays 845-356-7353

Beautiful nishmas cards 845-729-7390

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

Help-a-mom. to volunteer call 347-9776816

Phones For Emergencies. 845-376-0738

Reflectors 845-356-0815

Reflectors 347-977-6816

Feeding Supplies 845-366-6398

Natural Health Support, text 347 2287578

Ostomy Supplies 845-637-6231

Moving Boxes Text (845) 641-5536

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

Boxes 845-642-5286

Boxes Text (845) 641-5536

Heaters 845 362 8666

Activated Phones and Waze 845-445-7422

Air Mattresses 9176537170

Air mattress gemach Text/WhatsApp 9087831676

Tablecloths 845-459-7396

Teen Hotline! 1-518-988-1364

Coat racks & Hangers 845-352-4640

New Tablecloth Gemach 845-459-7396

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

Tablecloths on New Hempstead 845459-7396

Baby scale 845-540-1710

Moving blankets 314-606-5011

Egg Boxes for moving 845-642-9729

Cuddles n Cradles 347-243-7495

Outfit and pillow 914-715-2672

Suitcases 845-371-9121

Minor Repairs txt 845-272-4840

Bike Racks 845-659-1863.

Opwdd Sd Advice Email Slfydhm@ Gmail.com

GPS 425-3873

Ostomy supply gemach 845-324-1211

Teacher’s Bulletin 845-425-8046

Computer Advice (862) 248-1931

Loans 347-385-1408

Hachnosas Sefer Torah Chuppas 845323-9088

Twin carriages 718-522-3891

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

Moving Help packing/unpacking 845281-5900

Pack N Plays with sheets text 845-2803470

Therapy toys 1-443-879-3169

Surgical socks 845-425-7330

Financial planning 7188536016

Personalized chizuk writing rainbowsandsunshineallday@gmail.com 347-688-3228

Digital Cameras 8264062

Phone With Service 845-445-7422

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

Hairstyling 845-570-7121

Washing Stations 845.428.9014

Yiddish & English Poems 845-587-3018

Shabbos lamps (914) 391-3787

Lev Simcha music groups/visits 8456082676

Sefer Torah 347-598-0357

Free-shalom bayis 845-213-0602

Mezuzos 845-540-1802

Boys Occasionwear 570-507-4492

Drop in babysitter - (845) 445-9391

laminators & paper cutters msg 845263-7115

Kendamil formula 914-523-0592

Zichron Eliezer mailing Gemach 845213-5617

PURIM COSTUMES 845-641-4684

Vitamin Gemach 845-521-5241

Hachnosas Kallah loan gemach 347415-1525

Heimish Chicken soup 845-352-3959

Purim Costumes 845-641-4684

PRO PHOTOGRAPHY

“Capture Life, Frame Happiness” www. Greenbeanphotography.com 347-5253680

ODDS & ENDS

WORKING GIRLS

Forming a small group of working girls age 20+ to rent a house together in the surrounding Monsey area. 845-6052289

GOWNS

MATERNITY GOWN RENTAL

Georgeous selection of maternity gowns affordable prices all sizes...New! Also accepting gowns on consignment. Please call/ text 8458622799

GOWN FOR SALE

Beautiful white gown for married sister of bride, for sale. Size 2-4 845-200-4326

WHITE GOWN

Looking to sell a size 2-4 white gown for sister of the bride, please call 347 628 9586

MECHUTANESTA GOWN

Beautiful Taupe Gown for sale. size 16. 845.502.6491

MOTHER OF BRIDE

A Unique classic Mother of the bride gown to sell pearl/pink color size 10/12. $1000. Call/txt. 347-512-3077

MECHTAINISTE GOWN

Magnificent green mechtainiste gown with beautiful beading size 14-16 for sale. Call 845-659-8226

WINTER WHITE GOWN

Looking to sell beautiful sister of thebride gown in a winter white. Used Once. Perfect for older girl or married. Size 10-12. $2,000 OBO. Please Call/text 347-451-0989

SISTER OF BRIDE

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

Classifieds

LIGHT BLUE VELVET GOWNS

2 light blue velvet little-sister -of -the -bride gowns for sale. Sizes 8-10 & 5-6 $400 each. Please call 845-540-4859. (no text)

LOST

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

Diamond necklace with matching pendant 2/16 Rockland kosher 845-3522017

Sd card from camera Feb 16/17 pupa high school play 845-540-3680

Black YSL bag with chain 2/24 at Marketplace 646-9414056

black Missoni wrap shawl 8453279709

Ladies gold watch 845-3544122

FOUND

Lilly & Todd bag with tablet and cashwas dropped off by wrong door 845-425-3783

Diamond bracelet in Shoppers haven 2/19 845352-0702

Lafamilia taxi navy baby hat 845-238-6691 lv msg

FREE GIVEAWAYS

four-door China closet in good condition. Only serious inquiries 347-415-5138

Used double Mountain buggy in OK condition 845-2903566

Egg boxes for moving 845238-6691 lv msg

Newborn bottles from the hospital 8455408119

48” HEADBOARDS giving away two expensive Italian-made 48” headboards in likenew condition and night chest. Text only 929-6992307

LATE ADS

SCHOOL SECRETARY –IMMEDIATE OPENING

Bnos Leah Prospect Park of Monsey has an afternoon secretary position available immediately due to marriage, B”H. Continued employment next school year. Candidate should be pleasant, positive, be proficient in computers,

attentive to details and a quick learner. If you would like to work in a warm school environment, send your resume to jobs@ prospectmonsey.org, with School Secretary in the subject line.

WARM BABYSITTER ON BATES

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

NEW HEMPSTEAD

Beautiful renovated top of high ranch located in New Hempstead/ Wesley area. Large grounds. Private!!! call 8453731007

15 PASSENGER VAN

15 Passenger Van for transit or cargo loads. Please call 646-789-1967

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