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(Re: POV, Issue 495)
One of the respondents to the challah question said that she asked her rav if she should bake smaller batches of challah (with 3 pounds of flour) so she could bake weekly l’kavod Shabbos, or larger batches of challah (with 5 pounds of flour) so she could do the mitzvah of hafrashas challah, even though she would be baking challah less frequently. She was advised to bake smaller batches weekly.
Please note that if you bake challah with 3 pounds of flour, you are required to be mafrish challah without a bracha
As always, do not apply someone else’s psak to your own life. Ask your own shailah.
Thank you for printing this letter to clarify this matter so that others are not nichshol, chas v’shalom
A Concerned Reader
(Re: POV, Issue 495)
A reader wrote that immediately after mixing the challah dough, you should put it in a garbage bag to rise so that you can wash the bowl and put it away.
I strongly recommend against this practice. Garbage bags are coated in chemicals. The ones that are scented are even worse. It actually says on the box of garbage bags that they should not be used for food.
Putting the dough in such a bag contaminates it with toxic chemicals. Be careful.
(Re: Junior Chef, Issue 495)
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(Re: Found: Chometz!, Issue 494)
I just wanted to say how much I appreciated your collection of anecdotes about people who, despite their best intentions, had to deal with finding
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chometz right before the zman or even on Pesach. The truth is that while I laughed along, I also felt a little incredulous… I mean, we spend so many hours preparing for Pesach. How could such a thing happen?
Joke’s on me. On Chol Hamoed, I sent my daughter to retrieve something from the lowest shelf in the freezer. Instead, she opened the bottom drawer — only to find a neatly double-wrapped bag containing chometz. And it wasn’t just any chometz; it was legit, bona fide chometz — two full challahs, a pie of frozen pizza and some bilkelach.
As soon as I saw it, I knew what it was. A week before Yom Tov, when I turned over the kitchen, I had prepared that bag to give to my cleaning lady. I had double-wrapped it in thick white plastic so that it wouldn’t create any shailos in my kosher l’Pesach kitchen, stored it carefully in a separate drawer in the freezer… and forgot all about it.
Our rav told us we had to burn it. There we were, on Chol Hamoed Pesach, burning challah and bilkelach and pizza. Of course, it was a windy day, and the smoke blew around the neighborhood, inviting all the curious kids to investigate our Chol Hamoed activity.
I realize it was an innocent mistake and that I did my best. And of course, I’ll be careful about this in the future. But I have to say that those stories you printed definitely gave me comfort. At the end of the day, we are all human, and say Kol Chamirah for this reason.
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(Re: The All-Around Pesach Meal, Issue 494)
I always look forward to the Yom Tov edition of your magazine. The articles are always a treat, of course, but what I really need are the recipes. I wasn’t disappointed; your Pesach recipes were delicious and beautiful.
We made the French roast, and it was absolutely divine.
The instructions said to bake it uncovered, but I thought that was probably an error, so I baked it covered. It was, as my boys say, insane.
Thanks for enhancing our Yom Tov in so many ways.
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I want to make people aware about a new scam. Someone called me, claiming to be from a local organization and asking me to make a donation over the phone with my credit card.
Something sounded off to me, so I tried responding in Yiddish. The caller didn’t understand what I was saying. He also had an unfamiliar accent, and when I asked him about the organization, he responded with a few words that didn’t really make sense.
Then I asked him to send me a link so I could donate, and he replied, “You know what, just give me $18.” I declined, of course. I also tried asking him some questions, but he just thanked me and hung up. I tried calling the number that had come up on my caller ID, but it wasn’t a regular phone number, and the call would not go through.
That organization is a wonderful organization that I am happy to support. And in fact, I myself raised funds for a worthy organization over the phone recently. But I want everyone to be aware of this scam.
You want to give your money (not to mention your credit card information) to organizations who truly help those in need. If anything sounds off to you, or maybe even if it doesn’t, ask some questions to ascertain that the caller really is who they say they are.
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Like everything else in life, if you prepare in advance, you reap the fruits later. Try to have dinner (or any household need) taken care of in the morning so you can sit outside with your little ones in the afternoon. As another idea, you can take turns with a neighbor: One of you should keep an eye on the children while the other goes inside, and then you can swap places. With such overcrowded neighborhoods nowadays, I think this suggestion should work for most of us.
A coin in the tzedakah pushka every morning, and lots of teaching about safety.
I am with them at all times; this is the only way I can ensure my kids’ safety.
We’ve found that the best approach is to communicate with the kids, beginning at the very youngest age, about the dangers of the outdoors. We talk about the risks of leaving the house without notifying parents and the importance of not straying too far without letting anyone know. This isn’t about placing unhealthy pressure on them or being overly protective; it’s about seizing every opportunity to emphasize these messages. We want these ideas to seep into their subconscious: The road is dangerous, they should never engage with strangers, and venturing to places where their parents can’t find them or leaving without notice is unsafe. If they disregard these warnings, there are consequences to face.
Always daven for their safety, and make sure there is always an adult supervising the children.
By making a point of modeling safe behavior: only crossing at crosswalks and only when the crossing light is on, wearing reflectors, and walking on the sidewalk only.
I’m lucky to live on a block with lots of families and kids and the best neighbors one could wish for. The kids all play while the mommies sit on two conveniently placed benches. Often, the littlest of the crew will sit between the benches and play with chalk, bubbles or Play-Doh that one of us brings outside, while the older ones play a little further afield. And if someone needs to go inside, there’s always another mommy who will keep an eye on her neighbor’s children for a few minutes.
You may find this surprising, but I’ve found a great solution for keeping young children safe in busy or potentially unsafe environments, such as the pool: I use a child’s leash that my kids actually love. It’s a small, backpack-style fuzzy toy with an adjustable leash. I can attach it to the stroller, a fence or hold it myself, adjusting the length as needed. This gives my very young children the freedom to move around safely and works very well for children up to about five years of age. I’ve had so many people ask to borrow it after seeing it at the beach, pool or just outdoors.
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I like to utilize my porch. I have a kiddie table there, and we use it for a variety of activities such as Play-Doh, kinetic sand, crafting and mealtime.
I built a large porch off my dining room, which leads to an enclosed backyard. There, I can let my children go out by themselves, and I keep an eye on them through the dining room window.
I try to set up basic safety rules for the various ages and stages. School-aged kids can only play on the block so I could check in on them from the porch or window. If there’s a change of plans (e.g., playing in someone’s house or backyard), they have to let me know. Once they’re a bit older and understand the concept of safety and time, I trust them to hang around the block and check in by calling me or ringing the bell once an hour or so.
Simple and responsible — be outdoors with them. Don’t allow children outdoors without supervision.
I stay outside and watch them. Hashem entrusted us with these precious kinderlach, and this is our most important tafkid right now. I try to be dan l’kaf zechus when I find myself watching my neighbors kids as well, and of course we have to daven for our kid’s safety, but I believe this is a hishtadlus that we can’t wriggle out of. May Hashem keep all of our children safe at all times.
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When a Yid discovered tzaraas on his body, he was to show it to a kohen. The pasuk says, “If a man has a lesion on the skin of his flesh…” (Vayikra 13:2).
Why does the Torah need to point out that the lesion was discovered on the person’s skin? The pasuk could simply have said, “If a man has a lesion.” Why is man’s “skin of his flesh” emphasized?
On another note: Tzaraas only applies to a Yid, and not to a non-Jew. Why is that so?
THE ENTIRE TOWN suffered from Mr. M. He was a classic moser, an informant who reported on his fellow townspeople to the authorities and, in short, made everyone’s lives miserable. He walked around with his nose up, as if he owned the world. Just seeing him approach was enough to make any Yid tremble.
Mr. M. demanded lots of respect, despite the torment he inflicted. Every single Shabbos, he would stride up to the bimah and insist on receiving the most honorable aliyah
One day, Yankel* was walking home, holding a tray of eggs. To his bad luck, he noticed Mr. M. coming toward him.
Before he could cross the street, Mr. M. accosted him. “Hey! Give me these eggs! I need them!”
“But they’re mine!” Yankel insisted. “I just paid good money for them.” It took lots of courage to fight the bully, but Yankel was determined to protect the eggs, which he had just purchased with hard-earned money so his young children would have food to eat.
Mr. M. was furious. How dare this poor man stand up against him! He grabbed the eggs by force and tossed them, one at a time, at Yankel’s head. Then he marched off.
With raw egg dripping down his face and clothes, Yankel headed straight for the rav’s home. “We must call Mr. M. to a din
Torah!” he exclaimed, after repeating the entire episode.
The rav agreed and decided the time had come to put Mr. M. in his place. He summoned the secretary of the beis din and told him to deliver a summons to the home of none other than the feared informant himself.
“I’m afraid for my life!” the secretary said. “How can I?”
Only once the rav promised that no harm would befall him did the secretary take the summons and knock on the man’s door. True to the rav’s promise, he returned home safely, but not surprisingly, Mr. M. never showed up in beis din He ignored the second and third summonses as well.
Shabbos arrived, and Mr. M. came to shul as usual. When the time came for Krias HaTorah, he marched up to the bimah for his aliyah
The rav immediately stood up and shouted, “Leave! A man who ignores a summons to beis din has no place in this shul. Our kehillah has had enough of your torment, and we will no longer tolerate your degradation of Torah and mitzvos.”
The informant left shul in disgrace, but not before yelling back, “You’ll still suffer my revenge!”
That very week, the rav was invited to be sandek at a bris in a nearby village. He took along two of his talmidim. One was Reb Nachum Shadiker, later a famous gaon in Yerushalayim.
As their wagon made its way down the road, they suddenly noticed Mr. M.’s coach racing toward them. It seemed that the informant was chasing them. The men grew terribly afraid. The rav alone seemed introspective, immersed in his thoughts.
Mr. M.’s speeding coach soon overtook the rav’s old wagon, and stopped right in front of it. With a menacing glare on his face, Mr. M. exited and approached the rav, a revolver outstretched in his hand.
To everyone’s surprise, as he drew closer and saw the rav’s face, his demeanor changed. He fell to the rav’s feet and begged forgiveness. He pulled out a sum of money from his pocket — enough to cover the cost of the eggs, plus additional for the
“You couldn’t get over what a rasha he was. He sensed your animosity and mirrored your feelings”
shame he had caused Yankel — and gave it to the rav.
The rav was happy to forgive Mr. M., but not before he made him promise he would never cause any harm or pain to his fellow townspeople.
Before he turned to go, Mr. M. turned to the two talmidim accompanying the rav. “True, I asked forgiveness from the rav, but as for the two of you, I would break your bones if I could!” He dealt a hefty slap on young Nachum Shadiker’s face, and marched off.
The two talmidim watched the informer retreat, trying to make sense of what had just happened. What had changed? Why did the informant suddenly change his behavior toward the rav? And why could he not forgive the two of them?
“Immediately, when I saw the informant chasing after us at full speed,” explained the rav, “I tried to find some way to judge him favorably. I tried to find the good in him, and I told myself, ‘Who knows who his parents were? Who his rebbi was? What kind of past did he endure, which brought him to this terrible place? Surely, he isn’t at fault. He was probably forced to become this way due to a painful history…
“Thinking these positive thoughts influenced the informant’s own thoughts. He began thinking positively of me in return. He suddenly realized
that my yelling at him in shul may have been necessary to reinforce my power in the kehillah, so nobody else would copy and ignore a summons to beis din. He began to feel regret for his bad ways…
“As for you,” the rav told his talmidim, “When you saw him, you were filled with fear and negative thoughts about him. You couldn’t get over what a rasha he was. He sensed your animosity and mirrored your feelings.”
When it comes to a Yid who seems, at least on the outside, to be smeared with ra, as soon as one begins to look for the true good buried within his neshamah, the power of k’mayim hapanim l’panim kicks in, and his positive aspects will automatically come to the surface. * * * * *
The Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh says that the Torah wants to let us know that the tumah of tzaraas only appears on the surface, on the skin. A Yid is only sullied externally, not inside his guf or in his nefesh. Even if a person commits an aveirah, it is only external. The very being of a Yid is always good, and even if there appears to be an element of bad, that negativity is only on the surface.
This is why tzaraas doesn’t apply to a non-Jew. A non-Jew is completely impure. His very being is one of tumah, and thus tzaraas does not apply to him.
Pinchas was lying in his hospital bed, hooked to machines that kept him alive. Suddenly, there was a commotion around his roommate’s bed. Doctors and nurses rushed into the room. Massive, frightening-looking machinery was wheeled in. The doctors would certainly have taken Pinchas out of the room had he been more mobile himself, but instead, he was left to witness the scene of his roommate’s brush with death.
Pinchas didn’t know what the machines were called or what their purpose was, but one thing he did know: This was serious. If so much staff and so many machines were needed, matters were very critical.
Says the Alter of Kelm: When you watch the complex process a metzora must go through in order to acheive kapparah and be purified, it becomes clear what a strong sickness tzaraas is. If such a serious refuah is necessary, the machalah must be serious.
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A coordinated multi-agency effort, significant amounts of patience, and a hefty dose of siyata d’Shmaya had a Williamsburg woman reunited with her jewelry, which had accidentally been left in a car service.
The woman and her husband had made third-party arrangements for a Lyft to bring them back home to Williamsburg after spending Pesach in Monsey. They unloaded their items from the Lyft upon their return to Brooklyn, with one exception — a stroller bag that held jewelry valued at more than $10,000.
While the couple had been given a temporary number to reach the Lyft driver prior to their ride, its functionality ended the moment they left the car. Not knowing where to turn, they reached out to Chaverim of Rockland.
“I tried contacting Lyft,” Chaverim coordinator Yossi Margaretten told The Monsey View. “Lyft kept sending messages to the driver that he should return the package, but the driver never reached out to the people who took the car.”
Seeing that Lyft’s efforts weren’t producing results, Chaverim combed through footage taken by the Town of Ramapo’s license plate readers to pinpoint the Lyft and zero in on its state-issued tags. That information was relayed to the
NYPD, which was able to pull up the Ozone Park address at which the car was registered, and members of Shomrim from both Queens and Williamsburg headed to that location in the hopes of finding the car, the driver and the stroller bag.
It wasn’t until Wednesday morning that Chaverim members finally spotted the car at the designated address, and both the couple and the NYPD came down to the scene. Police confronted the driver, who maintained his innocence, saying he was aware that a bag had been left behind, but that he never touches any items that are left in his vehicle. The bag was recovered from the Lyft with all of its contents fully intact and returned to the couple.
Later that day, Margaretten observed that it was teamwork and determination that reunited the couple with their missing bag.
“The husband kept calling me last night and asking if he should give up, and I told him, ‘Don’t give up so fast. You have to do your hishtadlus, and the Ribbono Shel Olam helps,’” said Margaretten.
Warm weather visitors will be enjoying an enhanced experience at Wesley Hills’ Willow Tree Park, with the Town of Ramapo’s Parks and Recreation Department already in the process of upgrading facilities as the summer draws near.
Rockland Daily reported that a handicapped-accessible cement walkway linking the Amsterdam Avenue cul de sac with the park is already in place, making the facility available to all
area residents. The pier extending into Bockar Lake has been completely renovated with new wooden slats, and work is currently underway on the steps leading down to the circular seating area and the pier. All of Willow Tree Park’s benches are being spruced up as well, and paving work will be done to expand the parking lot and to renovate the walking path surrounding the lake.
Supervisor Michael Specht said that the work is part of Ramapo’s ongoing efforts to upgrade and expand the park to best meet residents’ needs.
Residents of New Square are being encouraged to be environmentally friendly, with the village distributing large green lidded recycling bins to all area residents.
Rockland Daily reported that the bins first debuted on New Square streets last Thursday, and are intended for plastic and glass recycling. Trucks will be coming through the village each week on Thursday night to empty the bins, which residents are being asked to keep next to their trash cans.
While the wheeled bins are large — approximately the same size as a trash can — larger bins will be provided soon for multi-family dwellings, which are expected to have greater recycling needs.
You may view those newly planted blooms as an essential part of your garden, but deer see those fragrant flowers as an all-you-can-eat buffet.
New York’s white-tailed deer are a familiar sight here in Monsey, but their voracious appetites can be difficult to deal with. Thankfully, there are flowers that aren’t deer favorites, although when the pickings are slim, deer have been known to eat even plants that are low on their preferred list.
The Farmer’s Almanac list of plants that deer typically avoid is fairly extensive, and includes potentially poisonous plants including daffodils, foxglove, and red spider lilies. Plants with strong smells, including herbs, ornamental salvia, lavender, peonies, bearded irises,
and prickly plants, are also not favored by deer. Other recommendations include bleeding heart, astilbe, aster, snapdragons, coreopsis, liatris, yarrow, monkshood, marigold, baby’s breath, lemon balm, forget me not, lilacs, sweet alyssum and zinnia.
In the shrub and tree department, safer bets include planting Norway and Alberta spruce, boxwood and barberry, and for those who may already be thinking ahead to Pesach 2026, horseradish is another item that deer will typically pass up.
Most local nurseries will have groupings of flowers that are safer here in the heart of deer country, so be sure to ask what the best choices are for our area. Southern Living also recommends avoiding items that are known to be “deer candy,” including hostas, daylilies, ivy, roses, rhododendron, azaleas, tulips, blueberries, impatiens, hydrangea, pansies and narrow-leaf evergreens, especially arborvitae and fir.
Hoping to spark interest in electric vehicles, New York State’s Drive Clean Rebate Program is offering drivers their share of $30 million in rebates on more than 60 new electric vehicles.
Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the program offers point of sale rebates of up to $2,000 at participating dealerships throughout the Empire State, with the highest kickbacks given for longer-range all-electric vehicles. Governor Kathy Hochul explained that the Drive Clean Rebate Program is yet another way the state is making it easier for New Yorkers to make the leap to electric vehicles, an important part of “building a cleaner future, lowering emissions and creating good-paying jobs.”
“New York’s leadership, in driving the adoption of electric vehicles, is helping consumers stay within their budget when purchasing or leasing a new electric car,” said Hochul. “Along with increased savings, we are building out the infrastructure needed to provide hardworking New Yorkers convenient access to charging, helping to reduce range anxiety and make it easier to drive electric.”
Participating Rockland dealers include: Bomnin Buick GMC, Bomnin Cadillac Chevrolet, Grand Prize Chevrolet Cadillac and Schultz Ford Lincoln (all in Nanuet), Interstate Toyota (Airmont), Lia Toyota and Rockland Nissan (Blauvelt), Palisades Mazda (Nyack), Rockland Hyundai (West Nyack), Schultz Ford (West Haverstraw), Wide World of BMW (Spring Valley), Kia of West Nyack, Mercedes-Benz of Nanuet and Volkswagen of Nanuet.
The state’s Charge Ready NY 2.0 program is also being expanded to provide greater access to vehicle chargers. The New York Power Authority has been continuing its efforts to give drivers a place to charge on major roadways, with 240 chargers located at 56 different locations on multiple interstate highways. Work is already underway on twelve new high-speed chargers at LaGuardia Airport, which also has thirteen Level 2 chargers available at Terminal B and C.
If you were out shopping this past Sunday, you may have seen lots of action as kids ran around to pick up their Viewpoints card in celebration of The Monsey View’s tenth anniversary.
“I went from store to store with a few friends,” said a local twelve-year-old, “and it was so much fun to see so many kids heading to the same places we were. I didn’t get lucky, but my friend did! She got a lucky card at Bais Hasforim.”
This coming Sunday may see more action on our local streets as additional cards are collected, and The Monsey View shares that the upcoming event where kids can claim their prizes will be an epic experience kids won’t want to miss.
“We can’t believe it’s been ten years,” said Mr. Wertzberger from Maple Pharmacy. “We’re so excited to celebrate with The Monsey View.”
Perela attends Sheva’s play and is there for Sheva when she freezes from stage fright.
ingly. Even Perela quailed. She was intimidated. And hungry. And exhausted.
chapter
Thursday began before the crack of dawn. It started with inhumane yelps of pain from Yonah. She ran to his room, trying to outrun the sound, desperate to quiet him before the other kids woke up.
His cheek was swollen and inflamed, an angry red color. Perela’s heart dropped.
Heimesh-brand Motrin did not work half as well as the non-heimesh brand. She made him swallow a quarter of the bottle and davened that Social Services should never find out. Yonah was holding his cheek in agony.
Not today. Not when every minute was so precious.
At nine o’clock, she was sitting in the dentist’s waiting room. At ten o’clock, she was still sitting in the waiting room. She texted the cleaning lady to start in the kitchen. The same kitchen where she was supposed to be standing now and cooking a double Shabbos.
At 10:30, the Motrin had worn off, and Yonah was whimpering.
At 10:45, he was finally called in for X-rays.
At 10:55, Yonah started screaming.
Perela held on to Yonah’s feet tightly while the nurse held his hands. The Twins from France danced on the screen right on top of Yonah’s head.
Yonah screamed. The dentist screamed louder. She had a grating Russian accent and her r’s rolled menac-
Just think about China. You’ll eat there. You’ll sleep there. You’ll live there.
“Yonah, stop screaming. It hurts much more this way,” she tried desperately.
He didn’t even hear her.
“It hurts!” he screamed. The dentist jabbed him with the drill, and he gagged, coughing and dislodging the suction tube.
“Root canal!” the dentist announced, suddenly cheery. “And if this young man wants to keep his tooth, a permanent one at that, we’re going to fix it right now.”
Scream.
“We should be done in an hour.”
Perela closed her eyes. An hour
It’s Thursday! I have work. I have to cook, plan, pack, finish the laundry.
Drill… Waterworks.
“Listen,” the dentist yelled. She was holding the Novocaine needle in her hand and staring down at Perela who was using all of her strength to hold Yonah’s legs. “Either you get your kid to be quiet, or we pull his tooth. You called us in an emergency! We took you as a favor.”
Perela looked helplessly at her thrashing son. “Stop!” she yelled. “Stop screaming. I’m here. I’m holding you. Just stop.”
This is the father’s job. Yonah would never behave this way if Ezriel were here.
Miraculously, Yonah stopped struggling. The dentist got to work.
Perela massaged her aching palms and mentally reviewed her to-do list for the day.
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PERELA WAS OVERCOME BY PITY, AND THEN FEAR. WHAT IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED NEXT WEEK THURSDAY, AND SHE WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD?
She had to deliver gifts and goodies to Chaya Lazar, who would meet Charni’s bus every day, and to Minky, who would meet Yonah’s bus. She had to drop off Yanky’s notyet-packed bag at Morah Gitty, and she still needed to pick up her sheitel from the sheitelmacher
She wasn’t even farming her kids out. They were all sleeping in their own beds, eating her suppers, leaving all the laundry for when she returned, yet she was calling in favors from every person on her contact list.
It wasn’t fair. She had zero family to rely on.
shift. But, you know how crazy it’s been with Chuni lately…”
Sunday? No way. Don’t even ask me.
“Perela, I know you’re traveling soon, but Chuni’s school is offering a chizuk event on Sunday evening. I should be back by ten to take your place. Please, can you?”
NO! I can’t. Do you get it? Does anyone?
“I’m really not sure,” she said slowly. Yonah started kicking again, and she quickly moved to the other side of the chair to resume holding his legs.
Then she thought of Chuni, who at the best of times behaved like her Yonah was behaving now.
“Yes. Yes, of course.”
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“Stop biting me!” the dentist growled. She looked at Yonah. His eyes were shut tight, and his distorted face was the color of enamel. The dentist angrily removed some contraption from a drawer and proceeded to insert it into Yonah’s mouth.
“There. That should do it,” she muttered.
Perela was overcome by pity, and then fear. What if this would have happened next week Thursday, and she was on the other side of the world? She moved closer to Yonah’s head, ignoring the nurse’s displeasure.
“Yonah, I’m here,” she whispered, stroking his head. “ It’s okay. I know it hurts.”
Her phone rang. Eli? What could he want?
For the sin of removing her hand from Yonah’s head, he started crying again.
“Hi,” she yelled over his screams.
“I need a favor, Perela. Kaily has her friend’s wedding on Sunday. It’s an early wedding, and it’s in Lakewood. I’m supposed to take that
But who would babysit her family?
* * * * *
Thursday night, Ezriel did an unEzriel thing. He bought cholent and kugel for Perela.
Pareve, of course. But for Ezriel, this was epic.
Not that Ezriel didn’t treat her well, but Ezriel never ate after supper — not even at his own sons’ vachnachts — so it hardly ever occurred to him to buy treats at night.
Perela, on the other hand, firmly believed that food tasted double as tasty after bedtime.
Her eyes lit up. “Thank you! That’s so thoughtful of you! This root canal was harder than having a root canal myself,” she admitted.
“I’m never taking Yonah to a dentist again. You can’t imagine!”
She opened the container and took a spoonful. “Yum!”
Ezriel brought her a plate.
“Nah, it tastes better from the container.”
Ezriel looked at her, bemused. He would never get it.
“What’s going to happen…” Ezriel started, “if Yonah needs a root
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SHE WAS SURPRISED AT THE PAIN AND DEFENSIVENESS IN HER VOICE. AT SHEVA’S PLAY, SHE HAD BEEN SURE SHE WOULD FOREVER BE EXCITED TO CARE FOR HER FAMILY
canal while you’re away?”
“I hope he won’t. Once in a lifetime is more than enough. You should thank Hashem that it happened this week.”
“But so many other things can happen. Someone might get sick, or throw up. What am I going to do?”
Perela pushed away the containers of food.
“Ezriel,” she said evenly, “it’s only eight days. We’re leaving Monday. As in, in four days. You know I can’t cancel anymore, and you’re just making me feel bad about going.”
“Well, if that Blass woman can cancel so close to the trip last time, so can you. How am I ever going to get the kids ready, run to cheder, teach like a normal person, and then run home to care for the kids? I have to pick them up from all over town. Then I’ll be trapped in the house all night!”
Yeah! Exactly what I do every day! Plus supper and laundry and dentist appointments and doctor appointments and visiting my mother and shopping for the kids and groceries.
“It’s only for a week,” she said. “I do this every day!”
Ezriel looked at her desperately. “It’s true! But no one asked you to. You don’t have to work. And I’m paying the price!”
“We discussed this already,” she said. And if there were tears leaking? Who cared? “I want to go.”
“That’s the point. If you want to go, you have to make it work for me.”
“Why? Because as a woman I can never want things? Only men can want things, and their families have to work around that? While all women have to do the same thing? Cook, whether or not we want to, and sit through dentist appointments, whether or not we want to?”
She was surprised at the pain and defensiveness in her voice. At Sheva’s play, she had been sure she would forever be excited to care for her family.
“You’re looking at this in a totally wrong way.” Ezriel said. He completely changed tones. “Look, Perela, I need yishuv hadas to dissect your reasoning, but I do know that your role is raising our children b’derech Hashem. You’re building Klal Yisroel.”
“I’m still building Klal Yisroel even if I go away for one week out of the last 520, if you count the past ten-plus years! And I’ll still be caring for them while I’m away! I made the food. I’ll talk to them. Yanky is going to a babysitter.”
Ezriel looked at her. “I hear.” He looked forlorn. “I guess there’s no backing out…”
Perela looked at her strong, disciplined husband. He looked stricken. He was terrified of being left alone.
“Are you scared?” she asked, testing the waters, “like maybe it’ll be too much for you?”
He blushed. “No,” he said. “Forget I said anything.”
TO BE CONTINUED…
Why can’t I be like everyone else?
I feel so rejected.
“Everyone has it.”
Well, everyone is destroying my relationship with my daughter.
I feel so lost.
My daughter’s anxiety is ruining her life.
What am I doing wrong?
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1 T. oil, plus more for brushing
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, plus more for topping
DIRECTIONS
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INGREDIENTS
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DIRECTIONS
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DIRECTIONS
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In 1985, Rebbetzin Libby Spector delivered a powerful speech to the women of Lakewood, introducing the idea of “machsom l’fi,” a set time each day dedicated to carefully guarding one’s speech in accordance with the halachos of shemiras halashon, with the hope that this commitment would create a zechus to merit a personal yeshuah.
At the time, this was a revolutionary idea, but it would eventually transform many lives.
Rebbetzin Spector’s words resonated deeply with Chaya*, one of the women in the audience, and she started helping people set up machsom l’fi groups. The purpose of these groups was to “cover” all hours of the day between its members, so every 24-hour period would have at least one or two members “on duty” who were making an extra effort to keep all of the halachos of shemiras halashon in that time.
“I repeated her speech to a few friends who wanted to try the machsom,” Chaya recalls, “and before I knew it, more and more people kept approaching me, eager to start their own groups.”
By now, Chaya’s been arranging machsom l’fi groups for 40 years.
Word spread quickly, and soon after creating those first few groups, Chaya was working with women from outside of Lakewood — from Williamsburg, Monroe, Boro Park, Flatbush, Queens, Passaic and beyond — helping them create and participate in machsom l’fi groups. And the stories came flooding in. One after another, participants experienced remarkable yeshuos that they attributed directly to their commitment to shemiras halashon: Singles got engaged after years of waiting, couples were blessed with children, and those in need of medical miracles found themselves miraculously healed when doctors had given up hope.
It was glaringly, irrefutably clear that the power of guarding one’s speech was immense. The rewards were not just spiritual; these were tangible, lifechanging yeshuos
What became even more evident over time, however, was that the timing of these miracles was often swift — sometimes even before the individual had completed their full commitment to the machsom l’fi. This led Chaya to an important realization: Hashem values the commitment itself. It’s not only a flaw-
less execution of the kabbalah that creates a zechus; the commitment to improve in itself has incredible spiritual value.
“It became clear that what’s really important to Hashem is the commitment to be careful with the halachos of shemiras halashon, no matter how hard it may be,” Chaya explains. “When Hashem sees that our commitment is sincere and unwavering, He sends us a yeshuah.”
The focus, she notes, is not on being perfect. “We are human, and we may make mistakes,” she says. “But what Hashem wants to see is our determination to strengthen ourselves in this area. It is this commitment that opens the gates to Hashem’s brachos.”
In the beginning, Chaya would travel to various communities to speak to groups and guide them on how to set up their own machsom l’fi groups. But the demand grew so large that she eventually created a new system: Each week, she hosts a class in her home, attended by people who are interested in starting or joining a group. It’s an engaging, powerful and inspiring hour and a half, and participants leave uplifted and prepared. The message is always the same: Shemiras halashon is a serious mitzvah, but it wields incredible power.
Once participants hear the speech, they are given the option to sign up for automatic daily reminder phone calls that coincide with the hours they have chosen for their machsom l’fi
there are live phone options or recordings available for those who cannot attend, Chaya firmly believes that the content of the speech is essential in order to achieve a true understanding of the depth of the commitment. Additionally, each participant is required to learn the halachos of shemiras halashon every day.
The feedback Chaya receives is overwhelmingly positive. Beyond the (awe-inspiring!) stories of yeshuos, participants frequently express how the practice has changed their lives in other ways. They report a deep sense of satisfaction and spiri-
These calls also come with a daily recorded message elucidating two halachos of shemiras halashon. Each participant is encouraged to commit for two months, long enough to really form and establish new habits.
There is a tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work involved, including responding to emails, adding and removing phone numbers from the service, and answering countless calls from people seeking more information.
“I get so, so many calls every day, on both of my house lines and my cell phone!” Chaya says, laughing. But the work, though demanding, brings her a tremendous amount of joy and satisfaction as she witnesses the success of the program and hears the countless stories of positive change.
One of the cornerstones of the program is that every participant must hear the introductory speech — ideally, in person. While
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tual fulfillment from their daily commitment to guarding their speech, and some even choose to extend their machsom l’fi commitment beyond the initial two months, beginning again, and again, and again.
For those interested in starting their own group, the first step is simple: Make a phone call.
“Yes, you can call me, and I will help you,” Chaya says with a smile.
With the continued success of the program after so many years, and its undeniable impact on countless lives, one thing is clear: The mitzvah of shemiras halashon is serious, and the effects of committing seriously to keeping the halachos can impact your life profoundly.
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Our tongue, the ultimate multitasker, helps us eat and taste our food, and also helps us connect with our fellow human beings. But beyond its practical functions lies a deeper, often overlooked potential: the ability to transform ordinary words into extraordinary outcomes by being mindful of our speech. These stories are little reminders that sometimes the most incredible miracles happen because of the quiet spaces between our words.
MALKY’S STORY
I spent two days writing and rewriting the email, agonizing over every word and comma. Finally, I hit send.
Then I waited for the responses to come in.
I had sent my entire extended family an invitation to join me in a machsom l’fi. Would they embrace it, ignore it, or resent my attempt to introduce more responsibilities into their lives? The email was out, and all I could do was wait, biting my nails and bracing for their answers.
Ours was a large, extended, yet close-knit family, and we gathered frequently for shalosh seudos, simchas, or casual get-togethers. We also had wide circles of acquaintances; many of us were teachers or business owners, and we all had numerous friends. Consequently, our gatherings were always lively, filled with conversations where we shared work-related stories, discussed entrepreneurial ventures, and caught up on each other’s lives. Unintentionally, the conversations at times veered off course. It wasn’t that we deliberately engaged in lashon hara or constantly talked about others. In fact, one of my aunts regularly gave a dvar Torah at shalosh seudos. But hot topics crept in, despite our repeated attempts to steer the conversation elsewhere.
“Count me in.”
“Totally on board!”
“Registered and ready!”
Within 24 hours, about 35 aunts and cousins had signed up, far exceeding the initial 18 people needed for the program to commence.
Then I heard of the “machsom l’fi lady” of Lakewood, and I wondered if we could implement her program in our family. I shared this idea with my grandmother, who was very enthusiastic. Maybe we really could shift the atmosphere of our gettogethers. And so began the agonizing internal debate about whether or not I actually had the courage to send the email.
Ultimately, I felt it was the right thing to do, and with my grandmother’s encouragement, I pressed send, thinking that whoever was interested would join.
Within minutes, my inbox was flooded.
“I’m in!”
“I just signed up.”
A few days later, the machsom l’fi lady Chaya*, who generally only speaks in Lakewood, was in Boro Park for a simcha and offered a live class. The timing was inconvenient — on Motzei Shabbos — but many of us reshuffled our plans to prioritize attending her speech. Those who couldn’t be there listened via phone, and some even made it to Lakewood on a different night to listen to the weekly presentation. We were all inspired and ready to launch the program. This would be a commitment, undoubtedly challenging, but we were determined to do it as a family and create this source of nachas for our grandmother.
We created a spreadsheet where everyone committed
AND EVEN THOUGH WE WOULD HAVE BEEN CONTENT TO SIMPLY IMPROVE OUR SPEECH, WE SOON DISCOVERED THAT EVEN SMALL CHANGES BROUGHT PROFOUND TRANSFORMATIONS AND INCREDIBLE MIRACLES
would take on two hours of machsom l’fi. It wasn’t easy, and this wasn’t your typical machsom l’fi, either. This was an extensive campaign with automated reminders, a daily tefillah, and a prerecorded phone call with Chaya who shares a halacha before your machsom l’fi hour begins.
We embraced this project wholeheartedly, giving it our all. If someone slipped up, they simply (though it wasn’t simple) took on another two hours. Gradually, each of our lives began to transform. We developed a knack for spotting the good and not focusing on the negative, and for turning the lens inward rather than scrutinizing others. It was tough, pushing us beyond our comfort zones and beyond the natural tendency of our words.
When we initially took this upon ourselves, we decided to create a list of family members who could benefit from a ye-
shuah, mostly refuos or shidduchim. Each week, we’d focus our efforts in the zechus of a particular cousin. And even though we would have been content to simply improve our speech, we soon discovered that even small changes brought profound transformations and incredible miracles.
Within two weeks of starting the machsom l’fi, three cousins got engaged (two of whom had waited for years for their zivug). Within five months of signing up, we celebrated another l’chaim and witnessed the refuah sheleimah of two others.
Of course, we can’t know heavenly calculations, but as we improved the speech, achdus and lashon tov in our family, the yeshuos kept coming.
Consciously choosing our words not only brought about the most wonderfully unexpected blessings but also enriched our lives in profound ways.
The shidduch crisis feels abstract until it touches your own family. With two cousins — siblings — navigating the complexities of finding their shidduchim, the reality of this challenge became acutely personal. It wasn’t a matter of my aunt and uncle being overly picky; while potential matches were suggested, none seemed to materialize into anything concrete. He was the masmid of the yeshiva; she was G.O. and valedictorian. Great kids. Great names. Great family. But they were still waiting. They were both growing older without moving on, and this weighed heavily on all of us in the extended family who loved them so much.
Attending family celebrations became bittersweet. Noticing my single cousin observing me with my four young children, while I tried to ignore the increasing dryness and thinning of her hair, was deeply unsettling. My life was busy to the point of chaos, while she was navigating long days and lonely evenings. Something had to be done.
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And then I heard about Chaya. A friend shared stories of several engagements within her family after they undertook the machsom l’fi program. It seemed like the least we could do for my cousins. I arranged a teleconference and managed to get eighteen people on board. Some friends, some family members, some neighbors, all united in their commitment. I shared the positive outcomes others had experienced through machsom l’fi, and we each committed to specific hours to carefully guard our speech. It wasn’t easy; we consciously monitored our words. And no one opted for the easiest hours; we were all determined to fully embrace this endeavor.
As a teacher, my machsom l’fi hours often fell during recess, which I spent in the teachers’ room. It was a genuine challenge to remain silent when I had a juicy story to share. But I persevered. We all did.
We completed the program shortly after Sukkos. And though my cousins were not yet engaged, the machsom l’fi experience left us all with a sense of spiritual elevation. Our daily interactions changed. Chaya’s prerecorded halachos and the daily reminders left a lasting impact, influencing how we spoke to and about our children and others in general.
I felt compelled to try another round of machsom l’fi. Life, however, remained demanding and hectic, and I didn’t get to initiate another round until Chanukah. On the very day our second machsom l’fi commitment began, I received joyous news: My cousin would be celebrating his l’chaim that very evening.
It felt surreal, and while we can’t claim to understand Hashem’s plan, witnessing the power of guarding our words, and the tangible joy that followed, was undeniable.
It’s no fun being an older single. Even the term itself makes me cringe. At 27, all I wanted was to be married. While people were not overtly unkind, it was those subtle glances, the quiet judging and the question marks that lingered in their eyes that pierced my heart. I shared those same question marks; I, too, was plagued by the same uncertainty. I longed to move on to the next stage in my life, yet my bashert remained elusive.
I kept myself busy with teaching, various projects and chesed. Still, it was difficult to watch my friends build their own families while I stayed behind, stuck. One day, I was talking to a friend who was inspired by her family’s recent participation in a machsom l’fi program. She recounted incredible yeshuos that they
I HESITATED. HOW COULD I ASK THAT MANY FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES TO MAKE THIS ENORMOUS COMMITMENT — FOR MY SAKE?
had been blessed with. I listened quietly, my mind churning with calculations. It sounded uplifting and intriguing. Here I was, an older girl, still not married. What did I really have to lose?
But I would need eighteen people to launch the program. I hesitated. How could I ask that many friends and acquaintances to make this enormous commitment — for my sake? The idea felt overwhelming, perhaps even out of reach. But then, who said that I needed eighteen people? What if I did it on my own? Just me and Hashem? Maybe, just maybe, this would be a zechus?
I chose not to tell anyone. With determination, I dedicated myself to learning two halachos every day and undertook a machsom l’fi hour during the most challenging part of my day — ten to eleven in the evening, the time I typically spent chatting with friends, when words flowed freely.
This became my special commitment. I couldn’t predict what would unfold, but it couldn’t hurt… right?
Right.
Four weeks into my quiet journey of shemiras halashon, I got engaged. I had never even heard of my chasan before I started learning and keeping the halachos. It was as if Hashem was guiding me, affirming how much He appreciated my commitment.
It wasn’t easy, but I will always be grateful that I tried.
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The mortification.
The regret.
The absolute shame.
But like feathers in the wind, there’s no taking them back.
We were still in camp with the entire yeshiva when the news spread. Shloimy Frankel was a chasan! I was especially excited. Shloimy was my neighbor, and he was several years my senior. Friends my age were beginning to get engaged, so I figured he must have been on the market for three or four years already. What a big simcha!
Summer drew to a close, and we bochurim packed up our possessions and returned to the city. Several days later, I was in shul davening Mincha when I spotted him across the room — Shloimy! As soon as I closed my siddur, I ran over and stretched out my hand with a warm, “Mazel tov!”
Shloimy was quiet for a moment, a strange look in his eye. Knowing him, the life of every party, I’d expected a much more exuberant response, but I thought it may have been the setting or the fact that the news was already three weeks old.
“Nu, so when’s the chasunah?” I asked.
His face took on a deepening shade of crimson. “Are you making fun of me?”
My mind began racing. Was the shidduch off? I stood there, outstretched hand hanging limply, without knowing what to say. Then a classmate who happened to be nearby and heard our exchange came to the rescue.
His face took on a deepening shade of crimson.
“Are you making fun of me?”
“Wrong boy!” he whispered loudly. “It wasn’t him; it was Shloimy Frankel from Hewes Street.”
Now it was my turn to change colors.
“Im yirtzeh Hashem, really soon by you,” I mumbled as I rushed toward the door, hoping the generous helping of embarrassment I’d just heaped on the poor boy would serve him well, and perhaps be the final zechus he needed to find his zivug soon.
MALKY BLUM
The speech was riveting. The speaker, a new star, entertained and inspired. But as I internalized the food for thought offered, the question, “Should I ?” kept niggling at me, followed by: And if I should, how do I go about it?
Rabbi Frandberg* had used a delightful array of words from his articulate treasure chest. But one word had nipped at me because he’d mispronounced it. And then he’d used it again. And again. I winced each time.
I also enjoy using a variety of words, and I always appreciate when someone makes me aware that I had messed up its pronunciation. But did that mean Rabbi Frandberg would welcome my pointing it out to him? I knew he was making the guest speaker’s circuit, being invited to lecture far and wide. So my discomfort would surely spare Rabbi Frandberg discomfort when he would find out about his mistake sometime in the future. But still, my uneasiness at the thought of speaking up squelched the thought.
However, one Thursday a few weeks later, the matter jumped back to the front of my brain and catapulted itself to my tongue. That evening, I bumped into Mrs. Frandberg, whom I knew as a casual acquaintance. Immediately, I began to rave about her husband’s shiur and the impact it had on me — while the mispronounced word reared its jarring head in my mind. An irrational thought — which at the time seemed to be so sensible — lit up my mind: Mrs. Frandberg could relay the message to her husband! I’d accomplish my goal without having to face Rabbi Frandberg and either of us feeling uncomfortable. Voila!
After I wound down my effusive praise, I asked Mrs. Frandberg to please also relay to her husband that he had mispronounced the word “poignant” (meaning: having power to affect the feelings or sympathies).
tween myself and Mrs. Frandberg, I suddenly gasped. Oh no! I had told Mrs. Frandberg the wrong word! Her husband had mispronounced “vignette” (meaning: a brief episode), and not “poignant.” Both are of French origin, and both follow the French pronunciation for the /gn/ spelling: poyn-yant and vin-yette.
Although my regret for my blunder — much worse than mispronouncing a word! — distressed me deeply, I was able to tap into some humor. I reenacted to my children how the relayed message must’ve gone down.
An irrational thought — which at the time seemed to be so sensible — lit up my mind: Mrs. Frandberg could relay the message to her husband!
Mrs. Frandberg’s instant response threw me off track. “I’m not surprised. My husband grows his vocabulary from reading and therefore mispronounces many words.”
How I wished I could take my words back. I tried to set things straight, reassuring her that I had not heard him make any other errors except this one, and since it was of French origin, many people mispronounced it.
Regret hounded me. I had been so worried about not making Rabbi Frandberg feel uncomfortable, so I had done a much more grievous thing. Without thinking my plan through, I had “tattled” on him to his wife. How much worse I would make him feel when his wife would be the bearer of his pronunciation error! Oy vey!
On Friday night, I remorsefully recounted to my teenage children what I had done, hoping to do teshuvah by at least turning it into a teachable moment. As I repeated the exchange be-
Wife to her husband: I met Mrs. Blum, and she told me that you mispronounced the word “poignant.”
Husband: I mispronounced what? I never even heard of that word.
Wife: Come on. Mrs. Blum was in the audience, and she knows what she’s talking about. She told me you mispronounced it.
Husband: Mrs. Blum can say whatever she wants. I know I never used that word because I don’t even know what it means!
Wife: (Baffled; gives up.)
My children and I laughed so hard imagining this scene, our tears ran. But it surely didn’t remove the awful feeling of remorse I had. Waiting for practically the minute Havdalah was over, I looked up the Frandbergs’ number to make the apology call.
Before I could even get the hello out, Mrs. Frandberg preempted me (didn’t I know!), “Oh, I’m so happy you called. I wanted to tell you that my husband says he couldn’t have mispronounced the word ‘poignant’ because he never used it. In fact, he doesn’t even know what it means.”
I sure have an embarrassing vignette to share, one I hope that will teach me to think before I speak to prevent me from feeling such poignant regret in the future.
AS TOLD TO GILA NEWER
I can only blame my post-baby brain. I was recently on the phone with my friend, and we were talking about names. We were discussing the name I’d just given my infant daughter, and how we would be calling her. (For the purpose of telling this story, we’ll pretend her name was Perel, which I think is a beautiful name however you put it. But it was a different name.)
“I would never, ever call her Perry!” I told my friend with fiery passion, for which I also blame sleepless nights. “I’ve always hated the name Perry. Rhymes with merry, berry; I just don’t like it.”
(Again, to all Perrys out there: It was a different name we were talking about.)
And while I was listing the reasons I dislike the name, it suddenly dawned on me: I was speaking with my friend Perry.
So then, of course, I put my foot deeper in my mouth, and asked her how it was for her to be called Perry, and the conversation went from bad to worse, until I was mumbling like a bumbling idiot.
I haven’t spoken to Perry since. We’ll still be great friends, I’m sure, but at this point, my ears get red just at the thought of speaking with her again.
“And now let me see your beautiful kinderlach,” I exclaimed, looking at her crew. Wow, her kids had grown! “How old is Ruchy?”
My sister’s oldest daughter was getting married, and I was thrilled to be at the wedding. I’d flown in from across the ocean, so I hadn’t seen many of my nieces, nephews and other extended family members in several years. When my cousin Batsheva, with whom I’d always been close, walked into the hall, I flew over to hug her and say hello.
“Batsheva!” I cried. “Mazel tov!” We hugged each other. “And now let me see your beautiful kinderlach,” I exclaimed, looking at her crew. Wow, her kids had grown! “How old is Ruchy?” I asked, gazing at her oldest daughter, who looked so grown up, especially as she was wearing something super mature. To be honest, I hadn’t thought her oldest daughter could possibly be as old as she looked.
“Ruchy is seven,” her mother said proudly.
This was unexpected. I mean, it was closer to the age I’d thought she was, but — “Oh my goodness, she’s huge,” I blurted out.
The problem was, not only was Ruchy tall and mature-looking, but she was also quite heavy for her age.
There was a moment of heavy silence as I realized what I’d said and what it sounded like. Quickly, I added, “She looks like she’s ten! She’s really tall for her age, isn’t she?”
It took Batsheva a moment to regain her composure.
“Yes, she is,” she finally said. “Look, Yael’s Esther is the same age, and she’s much shorter.”
She pointed to another cousin nearby, but my words still hung in the air.
My regret was so very deep. Some moments you really don’t ever want to relive.
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of 2001, I experienced a strange sensation at the back of my tongue — an irritating, persistent feeling that hissed with discomfort. I tried to ignore it. After a week of enduring this nagging tickle, I finally mustered the courage to look in the mirror on Thursday evening. I discovered a lump, round and prominent like a marble. Something was growing back there.
Friday morning found me on the dentist’s chair. After a careful poke and prod, the dentist suggested that it likely wasn’t serious since it had grown so quickly, but recommended seeing an oral surgeon for a more in-depth assessment.
With a wry smile, he added, “If I didn’t know you better, I’d say it’s from lashon hara.” It was just an hour before we’d welcome the Shabbos of Parshas TazriaMetzora. The universe, it seemed, had a sense of humor.
We headed straight to the oral surgeon who looked slightly perplexed. To rule out an infection, he scribbled a prescription for antibiotics and directed me to an ENT specialist.
Since it was Erev Shabbos, we decided to postpone the ENT appointment. But by Monday, three days into the course of antibiotics, the lump had only grown larger.
The ENT was equally perplexed. He nudged the lump, poked it and tried inserting a syringe to see if any fluid would drain. Nothing. His diagnosis? “Surgical removal is necessary.” Unfortunately, we would have to wait two weeks for that, as he was going on vacation.
The lump, however, continued its relentless growth, hitting walnut size by Thursday, and by then I was officially on the medical merry-go-round. I was no longer able to wait for the ENT
The ENT was equally perplexed. He nudged the lump, poked it and tried inserting a syringe to see if any fluid would drain. Nothing. His diagnosis? “Surgical removal is necessary.
to come back from vacation, but baruch Hashem, we managed to secure an emergency evening appointment with a different, renowned ENT, hoping that he’d finally be the right shaliach. But the ENT merely shook his head, his lined face highlighted with concern. His attempt to drain the lump with a syringe met with failure, leading him, too, to insist on its removal. But instead of removing the lump on his own, the ENT referred me to a medical oral surgeon as he no longer performed such operations.
Friday morning arrived with a blur of frantic phone calls. We contacted various referral agencies to find a reputable oral surgeon, and we were ultimately directed to Mt. Sinai Hospital. There, the oral surgeon assessed the situation and sent me to a Neck, Head and Jaw specialist in the same building. Their expressions mirrored alarm as they examined my tongue as if it were a challenging Sudoku puzzle. More syringes, more confusion. A CAT scan was ordered, yet revealed nothing due to an issue with my dental fillings obscuring the imaging. The next course of action was an MRI and a biopsy, which we put off until after Shabbos.
The ENT whom I had seen Thursday evening had been trying to get hold of me all Erev Shabbos, clearly concerned about the results of my
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But until I had an official diagnosis, I was determined to keep my routine. Despite my struggles, I went to school on Monday and managed to teach, even though I sounded like I was speaking in riddles. That day, there was a major national presentation by the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation on shemiras halashon, with a live hook-up with Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky. Rebbetzin Kanievsky spoke about the incredible yeshuos people experienced through
I arrived home very close to candlelighting, exhausted and terrified — with plenty to daven for
learning two halachos a day of shmiras halashon, and for some reason, this resonated deeply with my situation.
I left school early to get to Manhattan for the MRI. Afterward, my husband spoke to the doctor, who confirmed that there was indeed a tongue tumor there, but whether it was malignant remained uncertain. Only a biopsy would provide clarity.
That evening, I shared with my husband what I had heard at the shemiras halashon presentation, pondering the irony of it all. The idea felt right to us, and then and there, we committed to the challenge: We would learn two halachos a day.
By the time I went for the biopsy, the lump had miraculously shrunk. After removing a piece for testing, the doctor returned with a look of utter astonishment.
“There’s nothing there!” he exclaimed.
“Nothing?” we asked, completely bewildered.
“All gone,” he confirmed. “Just consider yourself lucky.”
Lucky? We had just won the lottery. The prize? A miraculously healed tongue. We reached out to all of the doctors I had seen. They were taken aback. Speechless. Humbled.
“Medically,” they all agreed, “it makes no sense.”
The only explanation that fit (to us, at least) was the dentist’s offhand comment about lashon hara.
To this day, we diligently learn two halachos of shemiras halashon daily. Occasionally, I feel a slight sensation on my tongue where the biopsy incision and stitches were done — a gentle reminder that the most effective remedy is guarding one’s tongue.
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OH, THAT PART’S OBVIOUS — “SHIVISI HASHEM L’NEGDI TAMID — I PLACE HASHEM BEFORE ME ALWAYS.” WALK FORWARD, FACING THE FIREPLACE!
YOU KNOW, THAT STORY I TOLD YOU ABOUT REB EISIK AND THE TREASURE UNDER THE BRIDGE ACTUALLY APPEARS IN THE GEMARA.
IT TELLS OF A YID WHO CAME TO RABI YOSSI BEN CHALAFTA AND SAID HE HAD A DREAM, IN WHICH HE WAS TOLD THAT HE NEEDED TO GO TO CAPPADOCIA TO FIND HIS FATHER’S TREASURE. CAPPADOCIA IN ARAMAIC IS AN EXPRESSION THAT MEANS “THE END OF THE WORLD.”
THAT’S WHAT’S WRITTEN IN THE JOURNAL!
RABI YOSSI ASKED HIM, “DID YOUR FATHER EVER VISIT ‘THE END OF THE WORLD?’” WHICH REFERRED TO CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY. WHEN THE MAN SAID NO, RABI YOSSI TOLD HIM: “THEN THE DREAM MUST HAVE MEANT ‘KAFA DEKURA,’ WHICH MEANS ‘TEN STEPS.’”
SO THE MAN TOOK TEN STEPS INSIDE HIS OWN HOME, AND FOUND HIS FATHER’S TREASURE BURIED THERE!
OKAY, SO TEN STEPS… BUT IN WHICH DIRECTION?
HEY! THERE’S A HOLE IN THERE!
RECAP: JUST WHEN THEY THINK THEY’VE FOUND THE TREASURE, THEY DISCOVER IT’S ONLY ANOTHER CLUE — A HANDLE THIS TIME. BUT WHEN MICHAEL RECALLS WHERE HE’D SEEN THE ARTWORK BEFORE, EVERYTHING CLICKS INTO PLACE.
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• 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
• Sales and Marketing Strategy Manager for workers comp insurance company, oversee ongoing sales activities, ensuring KPIs are met. 3+ yrs. required experience in sales, marketing, and business development. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Experience with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms. Optimize paid advertising campaigns and generate leads effectively, 150k –200k, Monsey
• Project Manager - Lighting Systems, 5+ years of experience in Construction/ Electrical project management, lighting design/layout expertise, and strong knowledge of lighting control systems, proficient in Lighting Load Calculations & Dimming Systems, 90k - 120k+, full benefits package, 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
• Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer with ETL, data modeling, and T-SQL skills to design and implement a centralized data lake, 80k – 120k+, Englewood, NJ
• Clinical Admin Director, NYS LCSW required. Full-time position, oversee clinical operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with regulations, requiring strong leadership, organizational skills, and experience in healthcare administration to drive efficiency and improve patient care services, 80k – 100k, Monsey
and cold introductions is essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, 70k – 90k, North Jersey
• Construction Crew Manager, construction experience required, oversee deliveries and construction installations, including scheduling, coordinating w/ team and ensuring seamless execution of projects, travel required, 75k – 90k, Monsey
• Warehouse Manager, relevant experience and team leadership required, be attention to detail, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, supervisory tasks include, picking orders, processing returns, preparing FBA shipments, receiving purchase orders/containers, 70k – 90k, Middletown, NY
• Junior Underwriter Real Estate, advanced Excel skills required, highly analytical, detail-oriented, analyzing data and financial information to assess risk, utilize Excel to model and forecast financial outcomes, humble and collaborative team player, 70k - 90k, Monsey
• Real Estate Title Coordinator, 1+ yrs. experience required, 70k – 80k, 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
• Warehouse Manager, oversee daily operations warehouse, be responsible for managing inventory, supervising staff, and ensuring efficient logistics and shipping processes, 70k, 8am – 5pm, Bronx
• 1031 Exchange Officer, oversee and facilitate the process of 1031 exchanges, managing the 1031 docs, client communication etc., 65k – 75k, Monsey
independently and prioritize punctuality and professionalism. $55K+, office based in Monsey.
• Inside Sales Rep, drive revenue growth for a mold and asbestos removal company. Generate new leads, build customer relationships, and close deals. $800/week plus commissions, Monsey
• Social Worker, Experience working w/ individuals with developmental disabilities, social skills issues, emotional challenges, and behavioral challenges, Open to working hybrid, in client’s homes, or telehealth, $65/hr. - $100/ hr., Monsey
• Licensed Social Worker for local agency, male population, $65/hr. - $90/hr., 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 + commissions, Monsey
• Behavior Therapist (LMSW, LCSW or MHC) $65/hr. per client session, Monsey/hybrid
• Mental Health Therapists, Interns positions, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, salary based on experience, 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
• Female Care Manager, provide outreach and enrollment services for children eligible for NY State’s Children’s Health Home program, BA and 1 year of office experience required, flexible hours, $35/ hr.+, Monsey
• Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant for Skilled Nursing Facilities, 125k - 150k + full benefits package, travel to Bronx and NYC
• Controller for Food Manufacturer, oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic management of all finances. Financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and bookkeeping management, 120k – 150k, North Jersey
• Quality Control Supervisor for a Packaging Manufacturer, 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing facility required, Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, 110k - 150k, Newburgh NY, approx. 45 minutes from 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
• Operations Manager, oversee daily activities across multiple florist locations in Rockland and Lakewood, requiring regular travel between sites. Manage staff, inventory, and customer experience, while developing procedures to improve efficiency and productivity. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential for this role. 80k – 100k, Monsey
• Operations Manager, oversee daily activities and ensure the successful execution of mold and asbestos removal projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, remediation, or a related field, with excellent organizational and communication skills. 80k – 100k, Monsey
• Implementation Manager, experience in UKG software (formerly Kronos) to lead and manage the deployment of UKG solutions, 80k - 100k, Monsey
• Full-Charge Bookkeeper for Real Estate Management Company to oversee all bookkeeping functions, full-time, 80k100k, Monsey
• Inside Sales, FULL-TIME position, IN-OFFICE, Ideal candidate to possess a tenacious and hungry approach to driving sales growth, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Comfort with high-volume phone work
• Graphic Designer/Marketing Specialist, FULL-TIME, position IN-OFFICE, Graphic design of packaging, ads, management of social media marketing platforms, strategy, ad spending etc., 70k, North Jersey
• 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, 50k - 65k, Monsey
• Real Estate Secretary, be highly organized and detail oriented. Excellent phone skills, proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Strong communicator, comfortable with high-volume phone work, and able to multitask and have excellent organizational skills. 9am – 3pm, 50k, Pomona
• Admin Assistant, quick learner with strong technical skills, a passion for business, and a drive to learn new tools and information., $25/hr. - $35/hr., parttime or full-time, Upper Saddle River, NJ
• Assistant to Head Bookkeeper, female office, QuickBooks experience required, detail-oriented, 10am - 3pm, $30/hr., Monsey
• Insurance Claims Admin, process and manage insurance claims. Organize claim-related documents, communicate with clients and insurance companies, ensuring accuracy and completeness of claim information, $30/hr., full-time, Monsey
• Workers Comp Admin, manage large volume of emails, ensuring accuracy in data entry. Be proficient in Excel, skilled in creating task lists, have prior office experience handling high email traffic, $30/hr., full-time, Monsey
• NYC Property Inspector, conduct inspections across all 5 boroughs of NYC, accurately documenting and reporting findings. They will ensure properties meet required standards and guidelines while communicating professionally with clients and team members. A reliable car and valid driver’s license are required. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who can work
• 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 required, Monsey
SUMMER RENTAL
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NEW ON THE MARKET!
8 bedroom waterfront house for rent in seagate. Available for shabbosim, weekly or daily. For more Information call, text or whatsapp 7188099355
Beautiful furnished 2-bedroom apartment available for weekend/ short term in the Blauvelt/ Briarcliff area. For more info, please call 845-842-6977
AIRMONT FURNISHED
Spacious, sunlit walk-in available short term. New renovation kitchen & bath, 2 bedrooms, large living room. 347 526 0615
SUMMERHOME RENT
Monsey- Airmont/ Suffern area. Beautiful private 5 bedroom house with private property for rent available Full summer, or the month of August. Please text at 929533-7409
SHABBOS GETAWAY
Looking to go away for Shabbos? Come to Kingston, NY. Call 845-399-1573 or email myrebbetzin@yahoo. com for more info.
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For the best Real Estate deals, Call: Mrs. Debby Schwartz 203.667.2785
Carriage Club North, beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, ground floor, for rent. Call: 347.499.0031
MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA
Collins Ave. Beautiful ocean view. 1 bedroom apt. for rent. 347.760.0570
VILLA IN CASA GRANDE ARIZONA
Gorgeous upgraded villa available. 2-7 bedrooms, 3 baths, kosher kitchen. Beautiful private backyard with heated pool and luxurious hot tub. Near Shul & Grocery. Call/text 929-5920368 Arizonakoshervilla.net. Villa in Tuscon also available.
NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL
Beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath villa with private inground heated pool and hot tub available in North Miami, Price per night $339. Pictures available. Call/Text 845-3277153
LINDEN LUXE
New Pristine Cathedral Ceiling House. 6 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms, jacuzzi. Sleeps 20+. Stocked Playroom. Swing Set. Trampoline, gameroom. All Amenities. 5 min to shul. 3 blocks to grocery/ pizza store. Avail for Shabbos/ Weekday. call/text 718989-1406.
NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL
2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. Feb. all booked. $325 per night. Call/Text: 917-3824810, email: 1752nmb@gmail. com www.themangotreat. com
MONTICELLO RENTAL
Brand New Fully Furnished Villa 3 Bdr 1 Bth 8 Bds Walking Dist To Shul Year Round- Avlbl Daily Monthly. 845-587-8105
BEAUTIFUL VILLA RENTAL
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VACATION PROPERTIES
Luxurious vacation properties for short-term rentals in the Monsey
area. Some with POOLS. can accommodate 18 to 150 guests, ideal for large families, Shabbatons, and more.. Great Minds 845-5203250.
JR. HS MOROS
Seeking Experienced junior high school moros and teachers. Salary commensurate with experience. Email resume to monseyteachingposition@ gmail.com
YESHIVA OF SPRING VALLEY – GIRLS
Seeks for the 25-26 school year: *General Studies Lower and Upper elementary teachers *Title 1 Math/ Reading Remedial Teachers* Classroom Co-Teachers/ Rotating Teachers. M-Th PM hours. Competitive salary, warm supportive environment, new teacher mentoring. Email resume: tlowy@yeshivaspringvalley. org and call (845)356-1400 x223
ATTENTION GRADUATES!
Join Alley Valley’s summer program staff to work with children in an exciting, wonderful environment. Must be 18 and have high school diploma by the summer. Excellent pay! Please call 845-351-0300 Ext. 312
OFFICE MANAGER POSITION
Seeking dynamic female office manager for heimish all-women local monsey office. Leadership, communication, and computer skills required. Please send resume to dynamicjobmonsey@gmail. com
JOBS AVAILABLE
Part-time & Full-time jobs available. Email TopPartTimeJobs@ gmail.com
FULL TIME SECRETARY
Property management is looking for a Full time female secretary. Data entry, customer service and collection skills required. Please email resume to rcmanageoffice@gmail.com or text 845-828-6781
EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER
We’re seeking a full-time bookkeeper with experience. If you’re detail-oriented and organized, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today: hr@ alleyvalleyvalley.com
OFFICE POSITION
Looking for a female parttime executive assistant in Monsey, Real Estate experience preferred (can work partially remote), email resume to jobhiring845@ gmail.com
Bais Yaakov Elementary seeking afternoon JH permanent sub for immediate hire. Email resume to resumes@ baisyaakovelementary.org
Alley Valley is hiring an HCBS Care Coordinator to support children and families. If you’re passionate about care and want to grow your career, apply today! Email your resume to: Soster@alleyvalley.com
ABA PARA
ABA Riders is looking for an ABA para to work with a 4 year old 9-3 daily, 9-1 Friday. Well paid. Contact Rikki 347-930-9736/845-828-2570/ office@abariders.com.
SECRETARY
Local organization seeking organized secretary to manage donations, update donor records, follow up on payments, and assist with office tasks. Must be detailoriented and motivated to help grow the organization. Email: ramapojobs@gmail. com
HELP WANTED
Alley Valley is hiring staff to assist with coordinating care. If you are passionate about helping families, we’d love to meet you! Email your resume to: rmuller@alleyvalley.com
SALES REPRESENTATIVE –CRAFTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Seeking a female sales representative for commission-based work with flexible hours in the crafts and entertainment industry. Apply by emailing sl@ pomonaproducts.com.
GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Seeking yiddish-speaking women/girls to work 1:1 with children during the day or in the evenings. Must have a high school diploma. Please email: HR@alleyvalley.com
BOOKKEEPER WANTED
Looking for a full time bookkeeper. Must have bookkeeping experience. Email: hr@alleyvalleyvalley. com
KITCHEN INSTALLER
Looking for an experienced kitchen installer, full-time. Call 845-694-2471, leave a message
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BCBA POSITION
ABA Riders is looking to hire a BCBA. Well-paid, flexible hours. Contact Rikki 347930-9736/info@abariders. com.
Monsey based Nursing home operator looking to fill a payroll/staffing position. Applicant should be very driven. Nursing Home experience is a plus. Please send resume to hr@ zahavahealthcare.com
CPA FIRM
Heimishe CPA Firm is looking for a conscientious, responsible, self-driven graduate to work in a professional office environment. Email resume to connie@oberlanderandco.com
PROJECT MANAGER
Large-Scale Construction Management Monsey, NY. We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager with 1-2 years of experience in construction. This role involves overseeing small and large projects within the multi-family sector, with travel required across multiple states from the Southeast to the Midwest. The ideal candidate should have experience in estimating and budgeting. If you’re interested, please email your resume to Shaindy.Appel@wepgr.com
We are seeking a full-time administrative assistant to join our team in a large-scale construction management company in Monsey. This role involves purchasing orders, organizing day-to-day office tasks, and managing phone calls and emails. Strong phone and computer skills are essential. Training will be provided. Email your resume to Shaindy.Appel@wepgr. com.
Want to have money flow into your pocket? Call/text 845324-5182
Great opportunity to manage your own business from home. No experience needed, no computer necessary. Huge potential to grow big. Call: 438.529.1216
Seeking HR Director with min 5 yr of experience in HR and Compliance, excellent pay! Email resume to gitty@ hireexteam.com
Growing heimish company looking to expand their accounting department. Seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals. Great work environment and opportunity for growth. Please email your resume to: monseyjob123@gmail.com
Monsey office is looking for a warm and experienced Play Therapist. Flexible hours. Great work environment. Contact: hrmonseyjob@ gmail.com
Do you have strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach? Join our team and be part of a supportive, collaborative workplace with great growth potential. Prior work experience is preferred. Send your resume to hr@ adlersinsurance.com today!
Entry-level position in title service industry, Basic communication and computer skills required. Ready to contribute and grow in a dynamic environment. Please email a resume to: info@acqntitle.com
FULL TIME NANNY
Looking for a full time live out nanny. Please contact 845 293 2312 for details.
SHARE 24/7 FI DEPARTMENT
Is seeking a bright, responsible, detail-oriented female with strong computer/ phone skills. Full-time, Monday to Thursday 10:00 – 4:00 and Friday 10:00 – 12/1 pm. To apply send your resume to cjkaplan@ chesed247.org Compensation is contingent upon experience.
SHARE 24/7 BROKERAGE DEPARTMENT
Is seeking an enthusiastic, personable, mature woman, with excellent computer skills, to work Part-time 10-3:30 Monday to Thursday & Friday 10 – 12/1. To apply send your resume to Cjkaplan@chesed247.org. Compensation is contingent upon experience
MARKETING ADMIN
Hiring part-time marketing admin for administrative work, must be familiar with social media platforms. Send info to: apply@ themarketingchief.us
LADIES!
Create a successful business by working only 1-2 hours a day! Call/text 845.637.1861 for details
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Homecare office near Monsey (Ramsey) is looking to hire Yiddish speaking employees. Full Time Only M-T 9-5 Fri 9-1. Please email rachel.lazarus@ commhealthcare.com. Job requires great customer service skills and assist caregivers with applications and onboarding process.
Lead HR strategies & operations. Recruiting, employee relations, compliance, training, & team management. Email resume aklaver@aylondon.com
Seeking FT loan processer with experience in single girl office. Great Benefits! email resume to gitty@hireexteam. com
Great opportunity for the right candidate! Office in Monsey is looking to hire Care Managers to join our thriving team. BA or equivalent required. Full training provided. Email your resume to recruitmentdepartment845@gmail.com
POSITION OPEN
Looking to hire a service coordinator to work with the elderly population. BA or equivalent required. Flexible part-time/ full-time hours. Paid holiday and vacation. Forward your resume to Joboffersmonsey58@gmail. com
FundRes Mortgage is looking for a superstar residential mortgage processor for our Clifton, NJ office. Job requirements: *Minimum 4 years processing experience *Experience processing files from application to closing *Full time, in office position, with some flexibility. *Top salary commensurate with experience plus benefits package. Submit resume and salary requirements to careers@FundRes.com
CFTSS CARE COORDINATOR
Alley Valley is currently seeking a CFTSS Care Coordinator to join our team. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care, we want to hear from you! Please email rmuller@ alleyvalley.com
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
Are you a warm, Yiddishspeaking woman or girl looking to make a difference? Work one-on-one with children during the day or
HR OFFICE ASSISTANT –IMMEDIATE OPENING
Alley Valley is expanding and looking for an HR Coordinator to support our growing team. If you enjoy helping others and working in a fast-paced environment, reach out! Send your resume to: HR@alleyvalley.com
Alley Valley is seeking an HR Coordinator to join our staff. Please email: HR@ alleyvalley.com
Spend your summer making memories and making a difference! Alley Valley’s summer program is hiring energetic staff to work with children in a fun, supportive setting. Must be 18+ with a diploma by summer.
THERAPIST POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Vitality Article 16 Clinic, a division of Yedei Chesed, is expanding services for OPWDD-eligible individuals from ages 7 and up. The following positions are available: OT- $65+/hr, OTA- $40+/hr, LCSW for our woman population- $70+/hr. Send resumes to hr@yedei. org.
HR TEAM LEAD/SUPERVISOR
Seeking admin to lead onboarding coordinators, ensure compliance with policies & regulations, and provide administrative support, oversee payroll processing and documentation. recruiting@ elevateny.org
providers, ensure service provision, maintain communication and documentation, and manage trainings. BA required. Email resume to aklaver@ aylondon.com
Seeking a smart, tech-savvy, and organized Admin Assistant for a fast-paced, rewarding role. Must be responsible and eager to learn and grow. Training provided. Send your resume to resumes372@gmail.com
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR
Behavioral Health agency seeking admin to oversee
Warm and caring summer playgroup on Highview/ College area. Fun, stimulating program. Limited slots available. Call 845 262 0271.
WARM BABYSITTER ON BATES
One slot available for 3-6 month old baby. Please call 845-826-2185
PLAYGROUP
Now opening registration for sep. 2025 in Wesley ages 2.53.5, hours 9:30-3 (optional extended hours). Hot lunches and snacks are served daily. For more info. call Morah pessy at 845-587-3780
PETTICOATS FOR RENT!
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Adult & kids petticoats for rent, Beautiful floral wreath & crown headpieces for rent, Adorable kids jewelry, and more! Call 845-502-
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Get your Beautiful, Fast, SEO-Friendly Website done in 14 days, guaranteed. Email efraim@rapidquill.com
WHOLESALE FISH
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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
SEWING LADY
Pick up and delivery sewingalterations-fixing!MensWomen-Children. DressSkirt Casual Dress. Wedding Dress’s. I’m available MONSEY -NEW CITYSPRING VALLEY. I pick up and delivery after 2-3 days. Call me or send me message!Edina sewing: 845499-3292
My predecessor, Democrat Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, imposed state monitors with veto power on the East Ramapo School District. Those monitors failed spectacularly. They overlooked a $30 million surplus and, based on their awed guidance, NYSED Commissioner Be y Rosa—appointed by Albany Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul—pushed through an outrageous 4.38% property tax increase in addition to the 1% voter-approved increase. That 4.38% increase was unjusti able and should have been refunded immediately. I've since introduced legislation in the Senate to do exactly that.
Over the past two years, Senate Education Commi ee Chair Shelley Mayer, also a Democrat, has pushed legislation to extend the failed monitor system. Her bill, which had some of the same language as Former Assemblyman Ken Zebrowki's bill, called for a scal control review board. Her bill essentially proposed a district takeover, rendering the democratically elected school board members powerless. Colleagues from both parties have asked for my position, and I made it clear: I strongly oppose it. That legislation is now dead!
Unfortunately, Albany Democrats aren't giving up on their top-down, heavy-handed approach to East Ramapo. In the middle of the Spring, when families are outside enjoying the nice weather and public scrutiny is low, they're trying to quietly insert an extension of the scal monitor program into a massive budget bill. That's right—identical Assembly and Senate budget bills would have to be voted on in the Assembly and the Senate.
Let's be clear: this can only happen if Albany Democrats Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Governor Kathy Hochul allow it.
East Ramapo deserves fairness, not political power plays. I will ght to protect local control and ensure accountability from Albany Democrats and continue to keep you informed!
SINCERELY,
MAKEUP MASTERY
Learn how to apply your own makeup like a pro—easy, fun, and personalized just for you. Book your 1-on-1 session. Call/Text Yitty 845-570-0124
EARPIERCING
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MONSEY SWIM SCHOOL
Swim lessons, Lifeguard & CPR courses. Private pool, jacuzzi & sauna rentals. Separate public swim for men & women in an Olympic-sized, heated indoor pool. Learn to swim at Monsey’s most established swim school. Call (845) 578-1888
CLARINET RENTAL
Clarinet rental for $18 per week. Comes with MP3 lessons in Yiddish or English. 718-435-1923
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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GARTLECH EXPERT
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ARROWSMITH
Is your child still in the same place after all that tutoring?Join Arrowsmith, a research based program that strengthens the brain and eliminates learning disabilities. Call Mrs Feuer 914-260-6449
DENTECH LAB
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FEMALE LIFEGUARD
Female Lifeguard available call 845-521-2281
Yeshiva Spring Valley (boy’s division) of Suffern NY is now accepting resumes for the General Studies department for September 2025 - ‘26 School Year. As the Yeshiva continues its expansion we are seeking professionals to join our faculty.
Yeshiva Spring Valley offers a very strong academic program for students on all levels, (from AP/Regents tracks to Title 1 level classes). Our General Studies department is professionally run and expectations are clear and demanding.
• Various Lower Grade Positons for grades 1-4 (M-TH 12:45 - 4:00)
• Middle School Math Teacher (M-TH 3:00 – 5:15);
• Middle School Science Teacher (M-TH 3:00 – 5:15);
• Middle School History Teacher (M-TH 3:00 – 5:15);
• Middle School ELA Teacher (M-TH 3:00 – 5:15);
• Title1 Math Teacher;
• Title1 ELA Teacher; Teaching experience a must. Professional atmosphere and very competitive salary.
and
MALE NIGHT AIDE
Frum male available at night for elderly or special needs. Shomer shabbos/ Kashrus. References available. 862 247 3411
POOL + HOT TUB
Perfect end of year class trip! Or rent by the hour for family fun. Heated Pool/hot tub/ bonfire/zipline/trampoline in Chestnut Ridge. Option of catered poolside BBQ! 8456645521.
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PERSONAL SHOPPER
Personal stylist. In-store shopping or custom links/ Mood boards. Personalized Curation for every budget . Closet edits or full styling. Brides, events, or everyday. Call/Text Malki: 845-6648324
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CHILD STRUGGLING?
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MECHUTANESTA GOWN
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WHITE GOWN
Looking to sell a size 2-4 white gown for sister of the bride, please call 347 628 9586
SISTER OF BRIDE
Gorgeous gowns for sale: Olive Green size 2-4, Hunter Green size 0-2, Grey size 4-6, Blush size
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5 MAGNIFICENT WHITE GOWNS FOR SALE
1 size 14-16 preteen, 2 sizes 1416 kids, 1 size 8-10 kids, and 1 size 5 kids. Call 845-362-3105
MATERNITY GOWN RENTAL
Georgeous selection of maternity gowns affordable prices all sizes...New! Also accepting gowns on consignment. Please call/ text 8458622799
SAW YESHUA
I said Kapitlich במ
and said my
and saw yeshua
CHIZIK FOR YOU
Boost your mood with some positive words of chizik and advice. Email: chizik4u@ gmail.com text: 716 220 8317.
Silver diamond bracelet on Chol Hamoed 20 Ashel area 845-425-2757
G&G mens’ coat with designed fur scarf 8455871011
Pink knit Lilette baby hat in Eugene Levi 929-888-9050
Lost something? Found something? The Daily Return: Call/text: 845-538-0193, Email: monseydailyreturn@gmail. com
canon camera in a red case in american dream mall Chol Hamoed 845-304-1728
Black bugaboo butterfly in Rockland Kosher 845-5404762
Airpods without case possibly at Ribnitz 347-675-5895
Bag with needlecraft before Pesach possibly in Arrive taxi 8453526212
Exchanged black and white herring bone coat at Fleishman/Mandel Chasunah before Pesach. Please call 718-871-5941.
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Tallis on College Rd on side of road about month ago 845425-8826
Watch in Polka Dot childrens store 845-352-5879
black dicky on Valleyside Road before Pesach 845-2818168
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HOT ATTIC?
Install your attic fan today. Call The Green Air Group 845-232-0722
HELP WANTED
Local yeshiva seeking experienced 8th grade General Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Please send resume to generalstudiesresume@ gmail.com
HIRING
seeking for sweet female teenager who can care for a boy experiencing age regression. well paid email nechama769@gmail.com
Fencing Project, CCTV System, and Window Hardening
Dear Vendors,
We are pleased to announce the commencement of a new project that entails the development and installation of a sophisticated fencing system, an advanced CCTV surveillance system, and the hardening of windows. We cordially invite qualified vendors to submit their bids for one or more of the following components of the project:
1. Fencing Project
• Installation of a durable and secure fencing system
2. CCTV System
• Design and installation of a CCTV surveillance
• Integration with existing security infrastructure
3. Window Hardening
• Installation of impact-resistant window films or panes
• Enhanced security features to prevent unauthorized access
We encourage all interested vendors to review the project details and submit comprehensive bids outlining their approach, tim eline, and cost estimates. Please note that you may submit a bid for one or more items listed above. Include relevant experienc e, certifications, and references in your submission.
Submission Deadline
All bids must be submitted no later than May 20th Late submissions will not be considered.
Contact Information
For any inquiries or further information, please contact: Email: notification@baistrany.org P: 845 -371-6900
We look forward to your participation and the possibility of working together to enhance our facility's security.
My story:
Hello!
I’m Yanky and I’m 5 years old.
I try to dress myself but can’t seem to figure out which way to put my clothes on correctly. I’m clumsy on the stairs and in the playground. I constantly bump into furniture, walls, and doorframes. I seem to always be spilling my drink and making a mess. Everything just seems to take me longer than everyone else.
My therapist at OTB patiently explained this is called motor planning and taught me how to improve my coordination so that I leave the house nice and neat in the morning. My body is more organized when I move and I’m able to ride my new bike!!
Our therapists are all college educated and NYS licensed. Additional Training can include:
