Issue 499 by The Monsey View

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Introducing Lev V’Limud

Heart and Home

On a sprawling corner lot in the heart of town sits an inviting red-brick building. Like a pocket of peace amid the daily hum, its wide windows catch the sunlight and sounds of joy drift from the fenced-in yard. If you were to step inside you’d discover something magical—a world of purpose, progress, and heart. This is Lev V’Limud: a revolutionary concept in care for children with ASD.

therapy will infuse ABA goals with the warmth and connection of Floortime, supporting each child’s growth in a loving environment. The facility boasts a state-of-the-art gym, a specially designed, fenced-in playground, and a fully equipped Snoezelen sensory room where children can decompress, explore, and express themselves. It’s their space, built with intention.

Rede ning Futures

“I had this dream,” shares Mrs. Chavy Armon, “to open a center completely tailored to the needs of these children. A place where everything is built for them, not around them.” Mrs. Armon needs no introduction. With over 30 years of experience in special education, she’s guided children from across the spectrum and throughout every stage of development. She has a wealth of hands-on experience in various therapy modalities for children with special needs at all levels, and her passion has only deepened over the years. “I want to take the best of what’s out there from all of my experiences and bring them together into a dedicated, one-of-a-kind facility, where every child can succeed on their level.”

Welcome to Lev V’Limud

Under Mrs. Armon’s direction, Lev V’Limud offers a warm, professional, whole-child

Laying the Groundwork

Mrs. D’voiry Loriner is the perfect partner to help bring this vision to life. With a Masters in special education and years of administrative experience in the field, she is also the mother of a child on the spectrum. “I can relate to the frustration of constantly feeling like you need to advocate for your child, even when they’re in a specialized setting.” says Mrs. Loriner. “At Lev V’Limud, we want you to feel supported and informed about your child’s progress.” As administrator, Mrs. Loriner will oversee all logistical aspects of the center, while actively contributing to therapy planning. “We want parents to understand that we have big dreams, but we also have financial backing. We have a plan.” And as far as the challenge of navigating the red tape of insurance referrals and approvals, Mrs. Loriner says, “We’re here for you. We know the system and have the

experience to guide you through every step

The Heart of Progress

“In all of my years, I’ve never met a child who couldn’t reach new milestones,” Mrs. Armon affirms. The individualized plan for every child will foster skill building, and tangible, trackable growth, all in a loving atmosphere with warm support. The curriculum will be built around Yiddishkeit, incorporating tefilla and bringing excitement for each parsha and upcoming yom tov. Children will participate in group sessions on their developmental level, encouraging peer interaction alongside one-on-one floortime and ABA therapy. Experienced supervisors and BCBAs, jointly certified in DIR/Floortime, will ensure sessions are productive, progress-focused, and relationship-based. Staff training will take place twice a month, and parents will have access to their child’s plan and progress.

SPACE WITH PURPOSE

Dedicated facility

Therapy gym

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Adaptive playground

STAFF WITH VISION

Founded & led by special educators

Experienced supervisors (10+ years)

BUILT ON BELIEF

Heart-led, progress-focused Yiddishkeit-rich curriculum

A Path Forward

“We’re deeply grateful to be in a position to change lives, not only for these children, but for their families as well,” says Mrs. Loriner. With an early start time and an on-site, afternoon program, Lev V’Limud offers families valuable hours of support. But beyond that, it offers something far more meaningful: a unified team of experienced, licensed professionals who believe in each child’s potential and know how to help them reach it. In Mrs. Armon’s words: “Lev V’Limud is so much more than a center or program. It’s a home,”

STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT

Individualized goals

Early start + afternoon program

Transportation provided

STUDENTS WE SERVE

Girls: Ages 5–14

Boys: Ages 5–7

Home is safe.

Home is warm, familiar, and inviting. At Lev V’Limud, children are truly seen. They’re cared for with warmth, guided with purpose, and supported in a space that is joyful, secure, and built for growth.

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ELOQUENT WISDOM

(Re: Between Me and You, Issue 498)

I was so impressed with Toby Tanenbaum in her response on the topic of comparing oneself to others. She made excellent points that were all so on target. As a mother and grandmother, I try to convey these very thoughts to my children. These ideas are so important, and she shared it so eloquently!

Thank you for enriching us with content like this.

SAVED BY HIS HELMET

(Re: At the Scene, Issue 497)

Ten years ago, I got the phone call no parent ever wants to get: “This is Hatzoloh calling...”

My son fell off his bike while riding home from mesivta. His wheel hit the curb while crossing a roadway, and he flew headfirst over the handlebars. A Yid who lived nearby heard the impact and called Hatzoloh.

In the ambulance, the EMT asked my son, “Were you wearing a helmet?”

Although I hadn’t witnessed the fall, I answered for him: “Yes, he was.”

That’s because I train my children from when they’re little: “When your training wheels come off, your helmet goes on.” (This idea is presented in a very positive way; my kids know they “graduate” into a big kid helmet when they learn to ride properly, and it’s very exciting to choose one.)

Now, with my older son, there was no question about it. I knew he’d been wearing his helmet.

Sure enough, his helmet was dented, and there was a mark on his forehead from it, but baruch Hashem, he “only” needed stitches.

Accidents happen. It’s our responsibility to be proactive. Think about how you would feel if something preventable happened to your child. This applies to seatbelts, smoke alarms and all other recommended safety measures. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer,

A GREAT RESOURCE

(Re: At the Scene, Issue 497)

Your article on safety, where you interviewed Hatzolah members, was very informative, with vital information printed in an easy-to-read and compelling way. Would you consider reprinting it in Yiddish so that our Yiddish-

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speaking children can read it? I feel like the article would win them over and help them understand on their own why helmets are so important — more so than the thousand nagging warnings we give them every day. It could be such a great resource for the community.

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BUBBY’S CLEANING LADY

(Re: Welcome to the Country, Inbox, Issue 497)

I was disappointed to read that some people believe that “it’s a shame that people rely so much on their cleaning help. Do you think your grandparents had help?”

We Yiddishe mammes are juggling a lot, and many of us rely on cleaning help to keep up. To see you so publicly knock it with arguments that have no basis is really disappointing and hurtful.

When you ask, “Do you think your grandparents had cleaning help?” The answer is yes. In fact, Sarah Imeinu had Hagar as a maid, and Rochel and Leah had Bilhah and Zilpa. And our grandparents in der alte heim also had household help. There are so many stories of babies hidden during the Holocaust by the gentile women who used to clean the houses of the Jews. So, yes, our grandparents definitely had household help.

Writing about how hard our grandparents worked is unfair and irrelevant. There is no contest regarding who worked harder, and definitely no winner.

And do you really want to know why my illegal cleaning lady walked a month to get here? It’s only because Hashem wanted overwhelmed, little me to have cleaning help. Hashem runs His world b’hashgacha pratis, including my cleaning help (and everyone else’s).

By all means, please teach your children to help out. Whoever lives in a house should be pitching in, regardless of the cleaning help you have. It’s basic mentschlichkeit, which every child should be taught.

But if you’re a busy mother, cleaning help will lighten your load and enable you to be a calm and relaxed mommy for your kids. There’s nothing wrong with this setup.

A Mother With Help

POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH

(Re: Invalid Parenting, Your Say, Issue 497)

I, too, am a survivor of a traumatic childhood. Baruch Hashem, the Eibershter led me to a professional, skilled healer, who is blessed with wisdom and siyata d’Shmaya. She is guiding me to take the pain and turn it into purpose by healing, integrating and connecting to my true self.

I learned that when children have intense emotions, we need to show up and be present, because children need to feel our connection of love and safety. As soon as my child presents with an emotion that needs support, the first thing I do is notice what I’m feeling and name the emotion.

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Then I name my child’s emotion. This way I’m clear on what I’m feeling and what they’re feeling. I can identify both and keep them separate.

Next, I recognize that my child is allowed to have emotions, and that my position as a mother is to calmly accept and acknowledge my child’s emotions.

Co-regulation is the process by which you actively manage your own emotions so you can help your kids learn to manage theirs.

When I am calm, my child feels that they have a protector, a mother, who is here to take care of them. This makes my child feel safe. Safety is what kids and adults need in order to process emotions.

I learned that it’s worthwhile to stop everything I’m doing and focus my time and energy on my child who is experiencing negative emotions. That’s the most effective way to help them back on track.

Since I’ve begun doing this, my children have become so confident, happy and whole. My children’s trust in me became much stronger. The results are slow yet steady. It’s a lot of hard inner work, but it pays off.

If we want to see nachas from our children, we need to speak to them b’nachas

With hope for a healthy future,

A Mother with PTG, Post-Traumatic Growth

GIVE SOME THOUGHT

(Re: Give or Take, Issue 496)

This story is a masterpiece. I love the writing style — rich, but not frivolous. The characters are likable and so relatable. In the latest installment, the sentiments expressed by Perela are something all responsible adults can relate to, but perhaps mothers of young children most of all… which puts a lot of responsibility on the author. The more we relate to a story, the more we will absorb its messages. I hope your writers are guided by daas Torah in this regard.

Which leads me to the question that’s been bothering me for a while: Why haven’t Ezriel and Perela consulted with daas Torah until now? How can such significant decisions be based only on their own perspective and sentiments? Ultimately, a Yid doesn’t do what feels good, but what’s right.

An Avid Reader

(Re: Junior Chef, Issue 495)

I enjoy The Monsey View immensely. I’m writing in regarding the article on baking with kids. I was surprised that you didn’t include interviews with any devoted mothers who carve out time and, yes, lots of patience to give their children the experience of creating delicious baked goodies from scratch. Kids love to pour the eggs, oil and other exciting ingredients into the bowl and watch it magically turn into whatever it is supposed to be.

Store-bought dough is very practical in emergency situations, but baking with kids could be much more enriching than that. Please help this rush-rush generation find time for what really counts.

A Mother Who Bakes With Her Children

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IF YOU SUFFER FROM SEASONAL ALLERGIES, WHICH MEDICATIONS OR REMEDIES DO YOU FIND HELPFUL?

My husband suffers terribly from seasonal allergies. I find that Claritin helps him more than anything else. When it rains he also feels a lot better, as the rain washes the pollen away.

Seven other readers agree that Claritin is the way to go.

Zyrtec provides 24 hours of non-drowsy relief. It helps my entire family.

Three more readers pronounced Zyrtec the magical cure, but one disagreed, claiming it doesn’t help at all. One reader mentioned taking Zyrtec all year to prevent seasonal allergies.

I started using the Smiling Herbs Allergy Relief vitamin about two years ago. I take it all year and have seen amazing results.

One more reader mentioned Smiling Herbs Allergy Relief as working well for seasonal allergies.

Allegra Allergy has really helped. You can buy it over the counter in the pharmacy and need to take it every twelve hours.

Another reader mentioned Allegra Allergy as being super helpful.

I ordered a plug-in machine on Amazon called an Air Purifier that filters the air and pulls the pollen out of the air you breathe.

I keep rotating between Allegra, Claritin, Zyrtec and Benadryl. Acupuncture has also made a difference. And, of course, tefillah helps — Hashem is the true Healer. As for local honey, it’s sweet, but not a cure. The pollen in it isn’t the airborne kind that causes allergies, and any relief is likely just a placebo effect.

I use Zahler’s Immune Defense.

For itchy eyes, Pataday eye drops are great.

I use a vitamin C powder called sodium ascorbate from the company Nutribiotic. It helps me tremendously.

Putting an onion cut in quarters near your bed each night is super helpful.

I’ve tried everything, including acupuncture, but found no relief.

I have been suffering from seasonal allergies for years. The symptoms were so severe that no medication helped me. Three years ago, a local allergy and asthma doctor recommended that I get allergy shots. I went to get the shots twice a week at first. At this point, I go once a month, and the symptoms are much better.

As someone who has suffered for years, and tried nearly everything, nothing has helped me so far. I recently heard about a twoyear diet that heals allergies at the root. It’s quite restrictive, so one would need to be pretty desperate to try it, but the testimonies of healing have been very encouraging. I would love to form a group of people to do it together because I think that would make it easier. Please reach out to The Monsey View for my contact information if you’d like to join.

I had very bad seasonal seasonal allergies in the past, and I treated it with NAET, National Allergy Elimination Treatment done by a trained chiropractor prior to the season. My allergies are all gone now.

I usually have difficulty breathing due to severe seasonal allergies. My doctor has prescribed a spray called Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol, and it’s really been helping.

I have asthma, which is not seasonal but has year-round triggers. My excellent ENT recommended sinus rinses. I use the NeilMed Sinus Rinse, and many times, when someone has smoked a cigarette or I am exposed to any other trigger, I quickly do a sinus rinse to be spared from a serious asthma attack. It is also helpful for seasonal allergies.

The Sujok method of acupressure really helps, but you need a few sessions of it. Also, avoiding spicy foods and sweets helps decrease the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Keep windows closed and wash up when you come in from outdoors.

Tissues, tissues and more tissues... I didn’t yet find anything that really helps. The best remedy seems to be cocooning indoors with the windows shut.

Nothing works! You just have to wait it out. The funny part is hearing from your friends at shul, “This is the best product against allergies,” or, “Try this supplement…,” while they all have the same red eyes and hold tissues in their hands…

I started using the Defend Super Patches daily a little before allergy season, and feel like the allergies passed over me this year. This year, I finally enjoyed the beautiful weather without the side effects that used to accompany it.

I suffer from seasonal allergies, and every year I try different medications or solutions, believing that this time I’ll get lucky. So far nothing has helped me.

We like Bee Pollen from the Forever Living brand.

I recently heard about a customformula nasal spray that needs to be ordered on allermi.com. They ask about the symptoms and create a custom spray for you. I haven’t tried it yet but heard that it is amazing.

Something that I found really helped was essential oils. A woman in Boro Park sells essential oils with a humidifier for this purpose. You can reach out to The Monsey View for her information.

Monsey isn’t just a town — it’s Allergy Valley — gorgeous blooms but non-stop sneezing! Allergy eye drops and frequent hand- and facewashing give me some relief. Lately, many have been raving about local honey, but even if bees collect a little airborne pollen, it’s nowhere near enough to desensitize our immune systems. Sounds sweet but not really a solution.

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BEHARBECHUKOSAI

To See the Blessing

Y. Levenstein

The parsha begins with the monumental mitzvah of Shemittah. As an introduction, the pasuk says, “Vayedaber Hashem el Moshe Behar Sinai,” (Vayikra 25:1), and then goes on to discuss aspects of Shemittah. Rashi and other meforshim ask: What is the special connection between Har Sinai and Shemittah? After all, all the mitzvos of the Torah were given at Har Sinai!

In a discussion with Reb Tzvi Getker, Pinchas Appelton, a farmer on Moshav Margaliot, described his Shemittah experiences, which lend a new perspective on this question.

Pinchas shares:

THE YEAR WAS 5761/2001. Although my family was already somewhat exposed to Yiddishkeit and observing some mitzvos, I could not imagine keeping Shemittah. I was in the middle of building a new house on the moshav for my family, and our financial situation was tight. I put all my hopes in my crops, taking out a huge loan to buy tools, irrigation systems, seedlings, fertilizer and everything I needed. It was simply not an option for me not to work my fields that year.

I chose to plant tomatoes. The tomato crop is planted in three installments over the course of a year. In the earth’s best interest, the first crop is sowed in one-third of the field, the second in two-thirds, and the third time, the entire field is planted.

I began with the first crop. I plowed the field, sowed the seeds, and watered them diligently. In time, my labor saw results. The field was covered in refreshing green foliage. But then I noticed something strange. The tomatoes remained green. I waited and waited, but they did not ripen. After doing some research, I discovered that there had been a problem with the seeds. The vendor returned the seed fee, but I was still left with an enormous loss. My only comfort was that this was the smallest first round, and hopefully, I would recover my losses in the next two harvests.

With renewed vigor, I prepared the soil again — sowing, watering, spraying. This time, the tomatoes were beautiful. I hired

workers and purchased cartons to package the crop. We entered the field — only to discover that the gorgeous red tomatoes were infested with worms. Apparently, we had omitted one important spray from the series of pesticides the fields were treated with. I was left with hardly anything to sell.

This loss was harder to swallow. I had to borrow money again in order to reinvest in my fields for the final round that year. Hopefully, the crop would be ready by Tishrei, when the demand is high, and I would somehow recoup my previous losses.

The process began all over again, and the crop was bountiful. My fields were full, with more than 60 tons of successful harvest.

Once again, I hired workers and purchased cartons. At daybreak, we entered the fields, ready to pick, but the scene that met our eyes was horrifying. The field was bare. There was not a single tomato — or even a leaf — to pick.

I discovered that we had accidentally left the irrigation system open the week before, and that caused a smell that invited animals of all kinds. They breached the fence and snuck inside. Within a day or two, they had devoured our entire crop.

I can’t begin to describe my pain. The price of tomatoes had skyrocketed, making the depth of my loss that much greater. Not only had I not earned money, but I now had to deal with the loans, which I could hardly repay.

My wife and I came to the conclusion that, come what may, the next Shemittah would be a Sabbatical year for us. We had learned the hard way, seeing clearly how there was simply no bracha in my work.

A year before Shemittah rolled around again, I invested extra energy and took out new loans, hoping the crop would be so bountiful that I would be able to rest my fields the following year. I planted tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplants and peppers. I still had no idea that the Torah promises that there will be blessings in the sixth year to tide Shemittah-keepers over for three years — the sixth, seventh and eighth years of the cycle. I was simply doing my part so my family would have what to live on.

Immediately after planting, missiles began flying from Leb-

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“I didn’t hire you to daydream,” I said. “You begged for a job, but all you’re doing is gazing at the field”

anon, and since our moshav is very close to the border, we were forced to evacuate. We turned off the irrigation systems and left. I can’t tell you how many questions arose in my heart. Here I was preparing to keep Shemittah! What did Hashem want from me now?

Two months later, we were back home. I returned to my withered fields, facing lots of work; we had to clear the field of the wilted zucchini and cucumbers, and the inedible eggplants and peppers. It was an enormous amount of labor, but it would bring me no profit.

Soon after, a merchant asked if I had any second-class tomatoes to sell him, for use in cooking. I went to check my tomato fields, and lo and behold, a gorgeous crop awaited me. The tomatoes were plump, red and firm — nicer than ever before. Against all odds, the tomatoes had grown beautifully. The demand was high, and my workers and I spent the next ten days harvesting nonstop. I sold my tomatoes to the highest bidder.

My profits enabled me to easily pay off all my debts from the previous Shemittah. I could finally complete our house, and even purchase a new tractor.

At the end of the sixth year, my bookkeeping showed I had earned triple my usual profit — just as the Torah promises.

In the sixth year of the following cycle, I leased large fields and planted all sorts of vegetables. We saw such miracles; it was impossible to deny that Hashem was behind it all.

The first was with our fava beans. After the beans began to grow, there was a rare snowstorm in the area. All of our crops were covered in a thick layer of snow and ice. There goes my bean crop, I thought.

When the snow melted, I trekked up to see the bean plot, which was atop a hill. Amazingly, not only had the ice not smothered and frozen my beans, but the flattened crop somehow caused an additional row of fava beans to sprout between each of the rows I had planted. The fava bean plants had simply doubled on their own!

I needed to pick the beans imme-

diately, and hired a local Arab worker. Soon, I noticed that the Arab wasn’t harvesting the beans as I had asked him. He was standing and staring into space.

“I didn’t hire you to daydream,” I said. “You begged for a job, but all you’re doing is gazing at the field.”

The man turned to me and said in Arabic, “I must admit, you Jews are Gd’s favored nation!”

The Arab continued, “My family has been planting fava beans for 40 years, and never has such a thing happened — bean plants that duplicate on their own? It must be Divine intervention.”

That same year, we grew hot peppers. The crop was so abundant that I didn’t know what to do with it all. I mean, how many hot peppers could I sell? There was enough for half the country, literally!

In the end, I made a connection with a wholesaler, who purchased the entire thing. He said he had the ability to sell my hot peppers, which were large and juicy, throughout the entire country. For four months straight, I had a team of workers pick and pick and pick those peppers.

Interestingly, when it came to paying me the final installment, the wholesaler informed me that his business was in trouble and would be forced to close soon. Apparently, his business had been established only to market my pepper blessing. There’s no other explanation. *

Rashi offers two explanations to our question regarding the connection between Har Sinai and Shemittah. But here we can derive another answer.

A Yid who keeps Shemittah and sees with his own eyes the bracha he is blessed with when adhering to this special mitzvah, or chas v’shalom, the curse from not observing it, has no choice but to recognize that the Torah was given at Har Sinai. Shemittah is an obvious proof. If one previously had any doubts, by watching the consequences of Shemittah, all that remains is to accept the Torah b’ahavah. It’s obviously from Hashem!

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QI’m a friendly, easygoing kind of person and usually get along well with people. Recently, my sister-in-law, who I’m pretty close with, made a very hurtful comment. I know I’m supposed to forgive her, but how can I? I feel like I don’t want to speak with her ever again.

— Devoiry

ADear Devoiry,

First, I want you to know that I see and recognize the pain that your sister-in-law has caused. She made a hurtful comment to you, and it really struck deep. You’ve probably been mentally repeating this comment to yourself over and over again. Before we talk about forgiveness and letting go, I want to acknowledge the painful experience of being humiliated and the damage that it causes.

When someone does something that hurts us, we usually assume that the individual had bad intent. We mentally replay the incident and convince ourselves that the person meant to hurt us. But in reality, there’s usually more than just one intention that motivates a person to do or say something.

The term “dialectic” refers to the understanding that

there are multiple perspectives and opposing points of view for any particular experience. By utilizing a dialectical approach and stretching our emotional muscles, we can notice more possibilities and more perspectives on a particular thought. This enables us to see others in a more realistic, human, fallible way.

There is a wonderful quote by famous advice columnist Bernard Meltzer: “When you forgive, you in no way change the past, but you sure do change the future.”

Holding onto the resentment will keep you stuck in the pattern of pain and powerlessness. By forgiving your sisterin-law, you’re not saying that what she did was okay, or that it didn’t hurt, or that it doesn’t bother you anymore. Forgiving is just acknowledging that although she hurt you, you’re allowing yourself to have a different future with her — and with yourself. You’re allowing yourself to have a future that

WHEN SOMEONE DOES SOMETHING THAT HURTS US, WE USUALLY ASSUME THAT THE INDIVIDUAL HAD BAD INTENT

is not represented by one particular comment or incident. You’re choosing a future in which you conduct yourself in a manner that aligns with your highest self.

Forgiveness is not only a mitzvah, but a wonderful gift to yourself. Have you ever asked yourself why you’re holding on to the pain and the hurt? You may need to dig deeper to gain a better understanding into what’s blocking your forgiveness. Ask yourself how your life would be different if you allowed yourself to fill your heart with compassion and forgiveness. What kind of person would you be if you didn’t have to be burdened by this pain? Dig deep and find your inner truth.

While I don’t know the particulars of this comment, I do know that broadening the manner in which you think about the comment is helpful. Remember the times where you may have said things you later regretted, or when you unintentionally hurt someone. This may help you view your sister-in-law with a more forgiving lens. Acknowledging that we’re all imperfect people, all struggling and sometimes unaware, helps us forgive our own mistakes and the mistakes of others.

In summary, first give yourself the validation in a compassionate and supportive manner that allows you to hold and heal your pain. Second, remind yourself that forgiveness is a gift for yourself. By forgiving, you’re allowing yourself to surrender to what has already happened without the need to constantly hold on to the pain. And finally, acknowledging that we all mess up sometimes will help you forgive. When you forgive yourself for your own mistakes, and forgive others for theirs, you create a more harmonious world.

Toby R. Tannenbaum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Monsey, NY. She specializes in trauma treatment for adolescents and adults.

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Thousands of bobbing yellow balloons were seen this past Sunday on Monsey streets after The Monsey View celebrated their tenth anniversary with a Grand Shebang in Shoppers Haven Mall.

At the Grand Anniversary Shebang, enthusiastic shoppers, young and old, received bright yellow shopping bags embla-

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With a fun jingle filling the air with celebration, those with ViewPoints cards redeemed their cards for raffle entries, while locals lucky enough to have received a Lucky Card redeemed it for their lucky prize.

“None of my kids had a Lucky Card to redeem,” said one local shopper, “but we all sure felt lucky leaving the Shebang loaded with prizes and balloons in honor of The Monsey View’s tenth!”

Wedding Costs Slashed as Motzoh Tov Initiative Unveiled

Thousands of Monsey residents made their way to the Rockland Community College Field House on May 12 for the highly anticipated Lihikahel event, which laid out new wedding standards that will bring down the often-unaffordable cost of making a simcha

The price tag that accompanies a chasunah has increased significantly over the years, with rising prices exacerbated by heightened expectations. Numerous rabbanim who addressed the crowd explained that parents often find themselves facing mountains of debt when they make a wedding, taking the joy out of their simcha and replacing it with dread. The Motzoh Tov initiative was created to reverse that trend, drastically slashing costs by simplifying not only weddings, but also their associated purchases and celebrations.

The five-point Motzoh Tov model eliminates extravagant tena’im celebrations in favor of modest vorts, and applying the same standards of simplicity to aufrufs, Shabbos sheva brachos, and other celebrations. Jewelry and gifts will be scaled back as well; kallahs will receive only lab-grown diamonds, and gifts will be given according to a predetermined list and schedule. The cost of wedding attire, including shtreimels, will be kept within a specific budget, with furniture and houseware purchases limited to necessities.

Motzoh Tov is offering concrete solutions for the many kehillos participating in the initiative. Its Harmony Showroom will offer one-stop wedding shopping, including gifts, furniture, clothing and linen, while a kallah gown rental will be opening with custom dresses that are both beautiful and reasonably priced. A simcha truck sponsored by Eliezer Scheiner will be fully stocked with benches, tables, mechitzas, warmers and other items so that people will

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NYS Education Department Softens Stance on Yeshiva Regulations

There was finally good news to report in the ongoing vendetta against New York’s yeshivas, with the New York State Education Department conceding that perceived academic deficiencies could be addressed in ways that don’t require yeshivas to alter their curricula.

A statement released on May 15 by Parents for Educational and Religious Liberty in Schools, more commonly known as PEARLS, announced that NYSED admitted to a Court of Appeals that parents could use tutors or extracurricular programs to supplement their children’s education. NYSED has spent years arguing that yeshiva curricula must be regulated by outside bodies to ensure that students are receiving an education substantially equivalent to that being offered in public schools, and that they are taught particular subjects for a specified number of hours.

“It took us three years of litigation to get SED to admit that parents can satisfy their compulsory education obligation

by a combination of sources,” read the statement. “We will continue to press our claims for as long as necessary until SED acknowledges that it has no legal right to impose penalties on yeshivas.”

The statement from PEARLS came one day after some parents at UTA Boro Park III received letters informing them that their school no longer fulfills state educational requirements, and that all special education and related services at the school would be discontinued as of June 30. The letter informed parents that they were required to inform the New York City Department of Education of their children’s upcoming enrollment at either a public school, a private/ religious school, or a homeschooling program, with new IEPs to be developed for each child.

Yeshiva World News obtained an email sent by PEARLS to the New York City DOE, informing them that those letters were baseless in light of NYSED’s agreeing that supplemental instruction could satisfy its substantial equivalency requirement. Within 24 hours, the NYC DOE announced on social media that it would be taking no further action against schools that were previously identified as “non-substantially equivalent” until it received further written guidance from the state.

Kaser Village Hall Moves North to New Facility

Kaser residents will need to head to a different location on their next trip to Village Hall, which moved out of its long-time home on Elyon Road last week in an effort to better serve residents.

The village is now headquartered at 207 Route 306, just north of Nikolsburg Plaza and Yeshiva Darkei Emunah Munkatch. Kaser officials are confident

that the new facility will provide an opportunity to offer residents enhanced services at a more accessible location.

Kaser’s bus routes have been changed in light of the move. Buses are now going down Kearsing Parkway straight to Village Hall, with a previous stop on Ralph Boulevard eliminated.

Federal Tax Bill Includes Historic Legislation That Could Provide Tuition Relief to Yeshiva Parents

Yeshiva parents may be one step closer to getting some well-deserved financial relief, with the House of Representatives including legislation in a draft budget document unveiled last week that could translate into serious savings on their tuition bills.

The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) could potentially provide $5 billion in tuition scholarships for nonpublic school children in grades K through 12 per year. Modeled after programs that are already being used in over 20 states, the bill would provide dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits to those who donate to approved scholarship-granting organizations. In turn, those organizations would provide scholarships to their contributors that would cover a variety of educational costs, including private school tuition.

The legislation is the product of years of advocacy by elected officials, community leaders and Agudath Israel of America, which leveraged its strong relationships with legislative sponsors and coalition partners in its effort to see the ECCA become a reality. Its historic inclusion in the House budget draft will have school choice supporters continuing to advocate for its passage as the legislation makes its way through the house, and hopefully on to the Senate.

“Agudath Israel and its allies will continue to urge Congressional leaders and the administration to include ECCA in its broadest form in any budget deal so that it can help millions of children across the country, including those wishing to attend yeshivas and other nonpublic schools,” said Rabbi A.D. Motzen, national director of government affairs at the Agudah.

Yeshiva parents in Arizona, Florida,

Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming are already benefiting from $150 million in state scholarship funding.

New Jersey Assemblyman Rabbi Avi Schnall, who is also the director of federal education affairs at the Agudah, described this latest development as a major step forward, reported Yeshiva World News.

“Now is not the time to sit back,” said Rabbi Schnall. “We’re closer than we’ve ever been to real, meaningful change. But we need more tefillos, more outreach and continued attention until this becomes law.”

Annual Safety Day Draws Huge Crowds

Blue skies, pleasant temperatures and the promise of goodies and fun had hundreds turning out for the Community Outreach Center’s annual safety day celebration.

Held on May 18 at 21 Remsen Avenue, the two-and-a-half-hour long event focused on both safety and entertainment. Participants enjoyed balloons, refreshments, and face painting, and were able to take home free bicycle helmets, reflectors and coloring books. Fifty lucky raffle winners went home with a free child safety seat, and the afternoon’s festivities also included a bicycle raffle.

The Monsey View, town of Ramapo, and the Rockland County County Executive’s Office were among the many event sponsors, which also included Arrive Express, Bus Patrol, CRT, Evergreen, Fidelis Care, Good Samaritan Hospital, Interstate Toyota, Key Bank, Light It Up Rent to Go, Mehadrin, Mr. Joy!, Orange & Rockland, Rockland Kosher Supermarket, Sunrise, TD Bank, and Webster Bank.

Assemblyman Aron Wieder, one of the many public officials who attended the safety fair, described the afternoon as a wonderful opportunity for both parents and children.

“It was a pleasure to join Community Outreach Center for this important event,” Wieder told The Monsey View. “Teaching our children about safety is

crucial, whether they are at home, playing outside, riding their bikes, or going on a family trip. Incorporating safety into their everyday routines now is the best way to ensure that they continue those important practices throughout their lives.”

Bigger and Better: Construction Begins at Finkelstein Library

It was a busy week last week at Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley, with heavy equipment brought in to tear down an adjacent building at the rear of the property, paving the way for new changes and offerings at the facility.

Federal, state and local grants are

being used to fund a three-story extension to the library, which is expected to be completed in 2029. Once completed, the extension will house two classrooms that will be used to offer a variety of educational programming for multilingual residents and new arrivals to the area. A combined lecture and event space will be used for a variety of events, and there will also be a dedicated space where mental health resources will be available.

Changes will also be happening in the library’s main building, with the existing space rearranged to maximize usage. In addition to enlarging the children’s room and providing additional seating, the custodial department will be relocated in order to expand the circulation department. A new elevator and central staircase are also being installed.

Self-Checkout Here To Stay, Says Target

Addressing rumors that it was eliminating its self-checkout lanes, Target has confirmed that its self-scanning areas will remain in place in most of its stores, albeit with a limit of ten items per customer.

Target guests began posting recently that the self-checkout lanes had disappeared in their local stores, sparking rumors that the retail giant was making the switch to offering only manned checkouts. Target is among the many retailers who have been plagued by shoplifting, with nearly $500 million in losses sustained in 2023 alone.

A statement issued by Target on May 5 reminded the public that the store had instituted limits on its self-checkout lanes in March 2024. The move has translated into shorter lines and improved checkout experiences for customers, said Target.

But some Target shoppers took a different view of the situation. One shared a picture of the space at her local Target where the registers used to be, which was completely empty. Another complained that there were sixteen checkout lanes in her store, with just one cashier and a “mile-long” line at the self-checkout register.

Target isn’t the only store to have made changes to its self-checkouts. Walmart made the move to staffedcheckouts-only at certain stores in Missouri and Cleveland, claiming it would improve service, while Dollar General is eliminating selfservice kiosks at 300 stores, and instituting a five-item maximum at self-checkout lanes in other stores. Five Below has said that it would be removing most of its selfcheckout lanes and would have guards checking customer receipts as they left the premises.

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Tziri and Perela fly to China. Tziri suggests that Perela put her mother in a nursing home.

anyone at this point. Besides, my son is getting married in January. And… and he comes first. And I think I told you all of this at the wedding.”

“Don’t worry,” Fruma Esther soothed. “It’s not as if Mr. Newman is any more eager than you. But that just shows me that it’s a match made in heaven.”

Kaily woke up to the feeling of her pillow vibrating. She fumbled for her phone and her negel vasser at the same moment.

“Hello?” she answered groggily.

“Fruma Esther speaking.”

“Hi…?” Was she supposed to know who this woman was? Was she supposed to know anything at this hour of the morning?

“It was nice meeting you the other night. I was wondering if you, you know, feel differently after our little talk. I gave you a full day to think about it.”

Oh! Fruma Esther Jaraslowitz.

“I’m not in shidduchim,” Kaily said automatically. What time was it, anyway? She checked her watch and exhaled. It was only 8:00. She still had time until her mother needed help dressing and taking her medication.

“Do you want to stay single forever?” Fruma Esther shrilled.

And if I do, why do you care? Why would anyone care?

Fruma Esther waited, apparently expecting an answer. She waited until Kaily was fidgeting under her virtual gaze.

“What I want… is irrelevant,” Kaily answered.

“Exactly,” Fruma Esther answered triumphantly. “Excuses are irrelevant. Therefore, I think you should meet Mr. Newman one day this week. You can choose which day.”

“No,” Kaily said forcefully. “Just no. It’s misleading to meet

Despite herself, Kaily froze. Why wouldn’t he want to meet me?

For a moment, she fantasized saying, Sure. Thanks for thinking of me. What time works for him?

Then she heard the telltale sounds of wheels clanking in the hallway. This is your place now, Kaily.

“Have a good day,” she said around a sudden lump in her throat. “If I change my… er… position, I’ll let you know.”

Her heart rate quickened. She hoped her mother couldn’t hear her. Her mother didn’t deserve the burden of guilt.

Her phone buzzed from an incoming text. U up already? Just settled into the hotel and checking in to hear how things are with Mommy. I’m thinking about you.

She couldn’t help herself. Things are the same. As in, it’s only me on duty. Going for a hip MRI soon to check if it’s fully healed and PT later. It wouldn’t hurt to call Mommy soon.

Kaily waited for a response. She wanted Perela to get mad, so she could get mad back. But her phone remained silent.

She got dressed, listening intently to the noise coming from downstairs.

When she had lived downstairs, she took comfort in the poor insulation between the two floors. It made her feel safe and secure to hear the gentle footsteps from upstairs. Now the poor insulation allowed her to hear the painters putting a fresh coat of paint over her memories.

She straightened her blanket on the narrow hi-riser and pushed some unpacked boxes from one corner of the room

“THIS IS RIDICULOUS. YOU HIRE ME TO DO A SHIDDUCH, AND I WORK LIKE A DOG TO GET THE OTHER SIDE TO EVEN LISTEN

to the other. The room did not get any bigger. Had she been too mean to her sister?

Finally, her phone buzzed: If you tried guilting me, job well done.

* * * * *

It was exhausting to have Parkinson’s all day, every day. Roiza had made peace — a cold peace — with her condition. But, always?

She didn’t even attempt to dress herself. Instead, she wrapped a sweater over her shoulders.

All Roiza wanted was to tiptoe noiselessly down the hallway to complete her long list of clandestine tasks before Kaily made her appearance. Instead, her walker made a racket as she clattered to the living room. She hoped Kaily would sleep through this noise at least until she finished with Kathy and Richie on the phone.

The smell of fresh paint from downstairs made her cough, and she quieted it with her hand. Then her phone rang. She answered as quickly as her pre-medicated hands could answer.

“Fruma Esther speaking.” No hello, no good morning. “This is ridiculous. You hire me to do a shidduch, and I work like a dog to get the other side to even listen. Only to find out that your daughter isn’t even interested! It’s literally like moving a building. A building,” she repeated for good measure. Her New York accent rang through the line.

Roiza stayed silent. She moved over to the couch and maneuvered her body into it. Why did her hip still hurt so much?

But Fruma Esther wasn’t done. “She tells me she can’t because of you!”

Ouch.

Roiza watched a car pull up and a woman exit, a tiny baby in her arms. It was Mrs. Gordon, the woman who had taken the apart-

ment for her daughter — a kallah

“That’s not true,” she said quietly. How could she explain to this woman that she would give her life for Kaily’s happiness? She watched the woman fumble with the doorknob. How good it must feel to set your daughter up for life.

“Listen. I’ll try to work on this. But don’t tell her I know. You keep calling.”

“I can’t hear you,” Fruma Esther said.

This was happening more often lately, people complaining they couldn’t hear her.

She pitched her voice and concentrated on her vocal chords. “Don’t tell her I know, and keep calling,” she abbreviated.

“One more week. That’s it,” Fruma Esther said.

Roiza hung up, fretting. Who could help her? Eli and Yiddy had done their part, and Perela was a half a world away. Maybe Kaily’s sons? It was worth a try.

But first, she had to get Kathy and Richie from Connecticut to make up their minds about solar energy. She needed their commission to complete the little fund she had.

They’d promised an answer today. If they agreed, this would be her fourth sale with a nice commission per client. She would have enough for something beautiful.

She watched a harried Mrs. Gordon exit the apartment and head to her car.

There would be a gorgeous necklace for Kaily. Within the week.

* * * * *

“I didn’t buy Bina anything yet,” Roiza mused over breakfast, still giddy from clinching the sale with Kathy and Richie so early in the morning.

Kaily spooned avocado into her

SHE MOVED, SHE QUIVERED. THE NOISE STARTED UP, AND SHE CONCENTRATED ON THE “LO IRA RA.” HER HIP THROBBED IN THIS UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION

plate and blew on the toast to cool it off. Roiza watched her daughter’s fingers work swiftly as she opened one medicine bottle after another to pick out those that needed to be taken with food.

“Maybe we can go out sometime today?”

Kaily nodded. “If you want. But it’s okay, Ma, really. Bina loves you anyway.”

Sure. It was always okay. It was fine for her to sit like a useless rag while her daughter devoted every minute of her day to her and sacrificed her entire life for Roiza.

“It’s not okay,” she said fiercely. “I want to. And I want it to be something beautiful. I’m thinking about a diamond necklace.”

Kaily stopped her quick movements.

“Are you sure, Ma? These things cost a fortune. A diamond necklace is a couple of thousand dollars.”

“I know,” Roiza said calmly.

“Are you sure? Maybe Yiddy should check your accounts?” she asked delicately.

“He did. I earned a nice commission from Yiddy. Let’s go today.”

She watched Kaily’s eyes open wide in admiration. She could swallow all her pills in one shot, that’s how gratified she felt.

Her contentment lasted until the narrow, hard MRI bed entered the claustrophobic hole.

Gam ki eilech b’gei tzalmaves, Roiza whispered, keeping her eyes closed. Even with the pillow under her head, she felt her saliva pooling near her throat.

“Take a deep breath,” the technician’s amplified voice announced. “And don’t move.”

It was like telling a waterfall to stop gushing.

She moved, she quivered. The noise started up, and she concentrated on the “lo ira ra.” Her hip throbbed in this uncomfortable

position.

“Don’t move. It’ll take longer if you do.”

Because threats helped her body behave.

“I can’t get clear images.” The voice was annoyed.

After an eternity, she was finally ejected from the machine. The technician helped her sit up. “I don’t know if we got any clear images here. Maybe we’ll have to do this again under sedation.”

She nodded meekly, tears gathering in her eyes.

“Ma, MRIs are awful, right?” Kaily said as soon as she saw her tears. “Let’s hope we hear good news.”

Roiza didn’t tell her that maybe they would have to do it all over again.

“Time for some jewelry shopping, right?” Roiza said. She was so tired.

She thought of Mrs. Gordon, also so tired, showing up in the morning with her newborn baby to set up her daughter’s apartment. She could do it too.

Kaily chose a small but beautiful store located in its proprietor’s basement. The saleslady offered Roiza a barstool so she could examine the pieces while sitting.

“We want something beautiful,” Roiza announced.

“And young,” Kaily said. “She’s a kallah.”

Oh, right. “Yes, but not too young. I want her to wear it for years,” Roiza asserted.

She watched Kaily examine the tray, her fingers moving over the diamonds.

“These are gorgeous,” she whispered reverently. She gave a forced chuckle. These girls are so lucky I never owned anything as beautiful as this in my life.”

TO BE CONTINUED…

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cookies & cream cheesecake in a cone

INGREDIENTS

8 oz whipped cream cheese

¾ cup Lieber’s confectionary sugar

10 oz. heavy cream

1 tsp Lieber’s vanilla extract

6 Lieber’s chocolate sandwich cremeos cookies, crushed

1 bag Lieber’s 72% dark chocolate chips

1 Tbsp Lieber’s oil

8 Lieber’s Sugar cones

Lieber’s minios cookies (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave. Stir in the oil.

2. Fill the cones with chocolate then pour out the excess. Dip the rim of each waffle cone into the chocolate and then roll in cookie crumbs.

3. Stand cones in shot glasses to set

4. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; add heavy cream and whip until firm.

5. Mix crushed cookies into mixture

6. Pipe mixture into cones with star tip

7. Top with cookie garnish; refrigerate for 2 hours until set

SHOWSTOPPER CHEESECAKES

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Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake

Pistachio Kataifi Crust

10.5 oz. Kataifi dough

5 Tbsp Yummy Unsalted Butter Sticks

7 oz. pistachio cream

3 Tbsp tahini paste

Cheesecake Filling

16 oz. softened cream cheese

1 cup Yummy Sweetened

Condensed Milk

1/2 cup sour cream

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (for tanginess & freshness)

Chocolate Ganache

3.5 oz. semi sweet chocolate

3.5 oz. heavy cream

An extra decadent Dubai-style chocolate cheesecake with a crispy pistachio Kataifi crust, creamy filling, and topped with a silky chocolate ganache.

Prepare the Pistachio Kataifi Crust

In a skillet, melt 5 tbsp butter.

Add shredded Kataifi dough and stir over medium heat for about 10 minutes until golden and crispy, make sure butter coats well. Pour into a bowl and mix with pistachio cream and tahini. Set aside 1/3 of the mixture. Press the remaining 2/3 into the bottom of a 9-inch round springform pan to form a crust.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

In a mixer, blend all ingredients except for the eggs until smooth and room temperature. Add the eggs and mix gently (don’t overmix). Pour over the crust and bake at 300°F for 45–50 minutes.

Optional: Place a pan of water in the oven for better results.

Let cool at room temp for 1 hour, then chill in the fridge for 4–5 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Chocolate Ganache

Place chocolate in a heat-proof bowl and set aside.

Heat heavy cream until just simmering (do not boil). Pour over the chocolate. Let sit a few minutes, then stir until smooth. Let thicken slightly (5–10 minutes).

Pour over chilled cheesecake and smooth the top. If the chocolate is still too thin, let it sit another 10 minutes before slicing into the cheesecake. Garnish cake with reserved crispy Kataifi.

Flan de Queso

Caramel

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp lemon juice

1/2 cup water

Filling for Flan de Queso

5 eggs

2 egg yolks

¾ cup sugar

1/2 cup Yummy Sweetened

Condensed Milk

12 oz. heavy cream

17.5 oz. whole milk

7 oz. cream cheese or mascarpone cheese

Prepare the Caramel

Combine caramel ingredients and heat until it turns amber. Pour about ½ inch into ramekins. Let it cool and set aside

Prepare the Filling for Flan de Queso

Mix eggs and yolks.

Heat milk with cream, Yummy Condensed Milk and sugar just until starts to boil.

Lower heat, add cream cheese, and stir until smooth.

Let cool a bit, then slowly whisk into eggs (so they don’t cook).

Pour into ramekins over caramel.

Cool, then chill in fridge for a few hours.

Place ramekins in a water bath, cover with foil, and bake at 300°F for about 2½ hours, or until set (185°F inside).

Run a knife around the edges and flip onto a plate. Lift ramekin off slowly.

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SNICKER CHEESECAKE

The cheesecake is rich and creamy with a deep chocolate flavor. The caramel-peanut layer adds the perfect sweet and salty crunch, and the ganache on top ties it all together with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth finish. If you’re looking for a fun kitchen project with a delicious payoff, this is definitely one to try!

CRUST

24 Oreo-style cookies, crushed

3 T. butter, melted

CHEESECAKE

4 packs unwhipped cream cheese

1¼ cups sugar

2 (3.5 oz.) bars white chocolate, melted

¾ cup Greek yogurt

4 eggs

CARAMEL TOPPING

1½ cups sugar

1 stick butter

¾ cup heavy cream

1¼ cups salted peanuts, lightly chopped

GANACHE

22 pieces Baker’s Choice Milk Chocolate Melting Truffles, or 8 oz. chopped chocolate

½ cup heavy cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 350°. Line a 9-inch round springform baking pan with parchment paper, and set aside.

CRUST

1. In a bowl, combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter.

2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the 9-inch springform pan.

3. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool while you prepare the filling.

CHEESECAKE

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.

2. Pour in the melted chocolate and yogurt, stirring until fully incorporated.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Place a large 9x13-inch baking dish filled halfway with hot water on the bottom rack of the oven (to create a steam bath for the cheesecake to prevent cracking).

5. Once the oven reaches 350°, reduce the temperature to 300°. Place the cheesecake on the middle rack, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

6. Turn off the oven, and let the cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour with the oven door slightly open.

7. Remove from the oven, and cool completely at room temperature.

8. Once cooled, place the cheesecake in the freezer until firm.

GANACHE

CARAMEL TOPPING

1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, add one-third of the sugar. Stir until it begins to melt and clump together.

2. Add another third of the sugar, stirring gently as it continues to melt.

3. Put in the final third of the sugar, stirring until you have a smooth, ambercolored mixture. Keep the heat low to avoid burning.

4. While melting the sugar, warm the butter by placing it in a sealed bag and soaking it in lukewarm water.

5. Remove the caramel from the heat, and slowly add the warm, cubed butter, one piece at a time, stirring after each addition until fully melted and combined.

6. Heat the heavy cream until it is just warm. Then slowly stir it into the caramel, one tablespoon at a time, until smooth and glossy. All of this is done not over low heat. If the caramel gets clumpy, briefly return it to very low heat, stirring until smooth again.

7. Once smooth, stir in the peanuts.

8. Let the caramel cool to a warm (not hot) temperature.

9. Remove the cheesecake from the freezer. It should be very cold and firm before adding the caramel.

10. Pour the caramel-peanut mixture over the top of the cheesecake, and smooth it evenly.

11. Return the cheesecake to the freezer, and leave overnight to set.

1. Place the chocolate truffles or chopped chocolate into a heatproof bowl.

2. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it starts to boil.

3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, and let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Then stir until smooth and glossy.

4. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top, and let it drip down the sides slightly.

KATAIFI

NO-BAKE DUBAI CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

I’ve been loving the kataifi fad lately! It’s such a fun, crispy ingredient that instantly upgrades any dessert. In this No-Bake Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake recipe, the toasted kataifi pairs perfectly with creamy pistachio and chocolate layers, creating a rich, elegant treat that’s surprisingly easy to make.

4 cups shredded kataifi dough

2 T. butter

1 (3.5 oz.) bar white chocolate

1 (8 oz.) container pistachio cream

CHEESECAKE

2 cups heavy cream

24 oz. unwhipped cream cheese, cubed

DIRECTIONS

1. Line a 9-inch round pan with parchment paper, and set aside.

KATAIFI

1. Start preparing the base by melting the butter in a pan over medium heat.

2. Add the shredded kataifi and toast it, stirring continuously until golden brown.

3. Reduce the flame to the lowest heat, then add the chocolate bar and pistachio cream. Mix until everything is fully melted and incorporated.

2 (10.5 oz.) sweetened dairy milk cream

¼ cup milk

¼ cup chopped pistachios

GANACHE

22 pieces Baker’s

Choice Milk

Chocolate Melting Truffles, or 8 oz. chopped

chocolate

½ cup heavy cream

4. Reserve a quarter cup of the kataifi mixture for topping the cake later.

5. Press the remaining kataifi mixture into the bottom of the round pan to form an even crust. Set aside.

CHEESECAKE

1. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

2. Add the cream cheese cubes, and beat until smooth.

3. Mix in the sweetened dairy milk cream and milk until fully combined.

4. Gently fold in the chopped pistachios.

GANACHE

1. Place the chocolate truffles or chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.

2. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just starts to boil.

3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, and let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Then stir until smooth and glossy.

ASSEMBLY

1. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the kataifi base, and spread evenly.

2. Pour the ganache over the top, and let it drip down the sides slightly.

3. Decorate the cheesecake with the reserved kataifi mixture.

4. Place the cake in the freezer overnight to set completely.

PASSION FRUIT SWIRL CHEESECAKE

I had so much fun creating this cheesecake. From pressing the buttery graham crust into the pan to watching the passion fruit syrup reduce into this golden, tangy magic, the whole process felt like a sweet little adventure.

CRUST

2 cup crushed graham crackers

1 T. sugar

½ stick butter, melted

SYRUP

1 bag frozen passion fruit (with the seeds)

½ cup sugar

CHEESECAKE

4 (8 oz.) containers whipped cream cheese

1¼ cups sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup sour cream

4 eggs

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 350°. Line a 9-inch round pan with parchment paper, and set aside.

CRUST

1. In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, sugar and melted butter until fully combined.

2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan, and bring it up the sides.

3. Bake the crust for 8 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

SYRUP

1. In a saucepan, combine the passion fruit pulp and sugar.

2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

3. Let it boil uncovered until reduced by half for about 10 to 15 minutes. (Watch closely to prevent overflowing.)

4. Strain the mixture, separating the seeds from the syrup.

5. Store the seeds and syrup in separate containers. Set aside to cool completely.

CHEESECAKE

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

2. Add the sour cream, and mix until just combined.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing lightly after each addition. Avoid over-whipping to prevent the cheesecake from cracking during baking.

4. Pour a third of the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust.

5. Swirl in 3 to 4 tablespoons of the passion fruit syrup (not the seeds).

6. Repeat with another third of the batter and more syrup, and then add the final third of the batter and the remaining syrup swirl.

7. Place a 9x13-inch baking dish filled halfway with hot water on the bottom rack of the oven (to create a steam bath for the cheesecake to prevent cracking).

8. Once the oven temperature reaches 350°, reduce to 300°. Place the cheesecake on the middle rack, and bake for 1½ hours.

9. Turn off the oven, and let the cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour with the oven door slightly open.

10. Remove from the oven, and let it cool completely at room temperature.

11. Transfer the cooled cheesecake to the freezer overnight.

12. When ready to serve, remove from the pan. Combine 2 tablespoons of the reserved syrup with the passion fruit seeds, and spoon over the top. Garnish with additional fresh fruits if desired.

Frozen Custard Pie

INGREDIENTS:

1 ready pie crust

1 Bakers Choice

Vanilla Custard

1 cup whip topping, defrosted

1 Bakers Choice

Nougat Schmeer

OPTIONAL:

Bakers Choice

Nougat Chips or Flavored Chocolate Chips

Bakers Choice Almond Brittle

DIRECTIONS:

Beat topping until stiff, then fold in vanilla custard. Pour half of the mixture into a pie crust and freeze for 2–3 hours.

Spread ½ container nougat schmeer over frozen layer. Pour the remaining mixture over the nougat layer and smooth evenly.

Top with desired chocolate chips and almond brittle and drizzle the remaining nougat schmeer. Freeze until set.

Pull

PretzelapartBuns

20 oz. frozen pizza dough, defrosted

1 Bakers Choice Pretzel Cream

CRUMBS:

1 cup flour

½ stick margarine

⅓ cup sugar

GLAZE:

½ cup confectioners sugar

1 Tbsp. oil

2 Tbsp. boiling water

DIRECTIONS:

Roll out dough to 24x12 inch rectangle. Spread pretzel cream evenly over dough and roll up jelly roll style. Cut into ½ inch slices.

Place all buns on a lined cookie sheet. Combine all crumb ingredients and sprinkle crumbs over buns. Bake at 350°F for approx. 20 minutes or until golden.

Combine all glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled buns.

You can replace the crumbs with our readymade vanilla cookie crumbs and crush them finely by hand.

Pistachio Cheesecake HScrumptious zelnut Bars

CRUST:

1 cup Bakers Choice

Vanilla Cookie Crumble

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ ground pistachios

¾ stick butter, melted

CHEESECAKE:

3 8oz. cream cheese, unwhipped

1 cup sugar

6 oz. Bakers Choice

Pistachio Paste

2.5 oz. heavy cream

3 Tbsp. flour

1 tsp. vanilla

Pinch salt

4 eggs

GANACHE:

3 oz. Bakers Choice

White Milk Chocolate

1 Tbsp. butter

2 oz. Bakers Choice

Pistachio Paste

Crushed pistachios for decorations

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all crust ingredients by hand and press into a 9" round springform pan.

Using a hand mixer or immersion blender, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add pistachio paste, heavy cream, flour, vanilla, salt and mix together. Add eggs one at a time and mix until just combined.

Bake at 250°F with a water pan underneath for 1 hour, or until set. Allow to cool in closed oven for 1 hour.

In a double boiler, melt butter, add dairy white milk chocolate and melt. Remove from heat and stir in pistachio paste. Pour over cooled cheesecake. Sprinkle crushed pistachios and drizzle melted chocolate for garnish.

INGREDIENTS:

2 ½ cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 egg

¾ cup oil

1 tsp. vanilla Pinch salt

1 Bakers Choice Crunchy Hazelnut Cream

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Press half of the crumbs into a 9x13" pan. Spread the crunchy hazelnut cream over the dough, then top with the reserved crumbs. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

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“And may it be Your will before You… that [this] commandment of tefillin be considered before the Holy One, blessed be He, as if I fulfilled it in all of its details, all of its minutiae and all of its intentions…”

The creation of tefillin, the crown jewel of a Yid’s possessions, is a work of heart and hand. Each step of its manufacture must be done with extreme precision and meticulous care. Let’s take a walk in the backrooms of Ashuris, home to high-end tefillin manufacturing and everything Judaica, and watch how this precious object is created, part by special part. Join us on this exclusive tour.

Creating Tefillin

Tefillin have three main components: the parshiyos, the parchment that has the four sections of the Torah that mention the mitzvah of tefillin written on it; the batim, which house the parshiyos; and the retzuyos, the straps.

Every part of the tefillin-making process must be done by a Yid, with the declaration that this act is being done for the sake of the mitzvah of tefillin.

Did you know that the entire tefillin is fashioned from animal hide? There is parchment for the parshiyos, thick hide for the batim, and softer leather for the retzuyos. Each part of the tefillin is made of a different type of hide, and guided by halachos that were given over to Moshe Rabbeinu at Har Sinai.

Batim

The word batim literally means housing — of the parshiyos of tefillin. Its manufacturers are called “batim-machers” and are yirei Shamayim who follow a meticulous, monthslong process to form the batim

Batim consist of three parts: the ketzitzah, the box part in which the parshiyos are placed; the titura, the base on which the ketzitzah rests; and the ma’avarta, the passage through which the retzuyos of the tefillin are inserted. In good-quality tefillin, the entire bayis is made of a single piece of hide.

The first step in creating batim is to process the animal skin to reduce the smell and remove any remaining hairs, fat or flesh. As with each part of the tefillin process, this must be done lishmah. Then, while still pliable, the leather is placed on molds designed to begin forming the bulges where the parshiyos will later be inserted.

After months of drying, the leather is moistened, and new molds and high pressure are used to continue shaping the batim.

The batim for tefillin shel yad are shaped into a singular square box, while batim for the tefillin shel rosh are molded into four separate rectangles, which will later form a perfect square when pressed together.

Once shaped, the tefillin shel rosh must feature the letter shin on each side. The shins are not the same; on the right side of the wearer, there’s a normal, three-headed shin, and on the left side, there’s an unusual four-headed shin. The accepted practice is to form the shin directly into the hide, a painstaking process of picking and pulling the letter to form a kosher shin out of the batim hide by hand. Only then can a mold be applied to enhance and beautify it.

The batim compartments are now pressed together and squared off precisely. Holes are drilled into the base at exact intervals for the sinews, giddin, that are eventually used as threads to seal the batim.

Until 200 years ago, the batim were made of thinner hide called daka. With the help of specialized presses, most batim are now made from gassos, thicker hide, which lasts a lot longer.

The task of bending and squeezing the animal hide into separate compartments is delicate, as the skin may not tear during the process. While one internal tear doesn’t invalidate the batim, an additional tear or an outside tear can render it passul, making it imperative to rely on the expertise, halachic knowledge and yiras Shamayim of the batim-macher. In fact, a significant amount of batim are disqualified during this process.

Al pi halacha l’Moshe miSinai, tefillin must be perfectly square-shaped. The width of the batim must have the same measurement as its length, with no nicks, indentations or bulges present.

Parshiyos

The tefillin shel rosh contains each parsha on a separate piece of parchment, while the tefillin shel yad has all four parshiyos written on a single piece of parchment.

All pieces of parchment upon which the sections of Torah are written must come from the hide of a kosher animal, and must be manufactured by a Yid with the declaration that it is being done l’sheim kedushas tefillin

The most mehudar parchments are fashioned by hand. Once the parchment has been procured, the sofer can begin writing the parshiyos

A good sofer must be an expert in choosing high-quality parchment, which will enable him to write well and beautifully.

The writing process also commences with the declaration that the work is being done l’sheim kedushas tefillin. In addition, every time the name of Hashem is to be written, the sofer must first state that he is writing the name for kedushas Hashem. The lack of this verbal declaration brings the kashrus of the tefillin into question.

Similarly, any small error can also affect the kashrus of the entire tefillin. If only one letter is written incorrectly or is missing, the tefillin is passul, the person who wore them did not fulfill the mitzvah, and his brachos on these tefillin are in vain. This is why extreme care must be taken by the sofrim and by those who hire them; sofrim must be true yirei Shamayim. To ensure his validity, every sofer must have a ksav kabbalah from a rav.

Rabbi Halberstam, founder of Ashuris, inspecting a parchment to ensure its quality

Putting It All Together

At this point, the batim are painted jetblack with strictly kosher paint. Since the individual compartments of the shel rosh must be visible, the batim-macher carefully separates them with a razor after painting.

After a thorough check by computer and by a person, the parshiyos can be inserted into their proper home. In preparation, each parsha is rolled from left to right and tied closed with a bovine tail hair. The parsha is then wrapped in a blank piece of parchment, which is tied closed with another bovine hair.

One or more of these hairs is pulled through a hole on the left side in the front of the bayis. This hole is one of those that will be used to stitch the titura closed. In this way, the hair used to tie the parsha closed is visible on the outside of the tefillin.

After the first painting, the paint is given time to be absorbed into the leather. The batim are then sanded and painted multiple times more to obtain a uniform, completely black color.

Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam had differing opinions on the order in which the parshiyos should be inserted into the batim

While Rashi’s opinion is accepted as the halacha, many have taken upon themselves to wear an additional pair of tefillin according to Rabbeinu Tam’s ruling.

After the parshiyos are in place, the titura is sewn closed with the giddin, sinews, of a kosher animal, with stitches that form a perfect square.

Kosher by Computer?

Computers are an integral part of the tefillinchecking process, but can they replace humans?

While a computer program is used to check for errors that a person can easily miss, it can never replace the human eye. Computers can check for missing, mixed-up or added letters, while only a human eye can notice letters that are incorrectly shaped, touch one another or are cracked.

Rabbi Halberstam observing the painting of the retzuyos

Retzuyos

As with the other components of tefillin, each step of making retzuyos must be done l’sheim kedushas tefillin

After the softer leather is tanned and prepared, it is painted jet-black according to halacha

Retzuyos must always maintain their black color on the outside and should be checked periodically. Cracks can be painted over with kosher tefillin paint or special fill-in markers available at Judaica stores.

The retzuyos are tied with special knot patterns and inserted into the batim before being fastened into place. The letters dalet and yud formed by the tefillin knots, along with the shin from the shel rosh, form Hashem’s Name.

“And may the bounty from the commandment of tefillin flow upon me, such that I should have a long life, holy bounty, holy thoughts…”

This article was prepared with the assistance of Ashuris, founded by Rabbi Sinai Halberstam, shlit”a. Ashuris provides the highest quality in all forms of sta”m.

Tefillin Care With Sofer Sta”m Rabbi Yoel Tzvi Fulop from Ashuris, Monsey

Tefillin are thoroughly checked before they are sold. After that, a check once in several years is recommended.

Tefillin left in cars can be damaged by the heat in the summer and the cold in the winter. Similarly, bochurim should never leave their tefillin on their bikes; tefillin can be ruined if it rains.

Do not put tefillin on if you are still hot and sweaty (from a mikvah or hot coffee) because body heat and perspiration can ruin the batim and retzuyos

Airing out your tefillin after use and before rolling them up will make them last longer.

When you wash your hands after putting on tefillin, make sure that the retzuyos stay dry.

Don’t put your Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam tefillin down next to each other (this can happen on Rosh Chodesh, when people hurry to don Rabbeinu Tam); they can easily be confused and switched!

When returning tefillin to its case, do so carefully to make sure that the edges don’t bang into the case.

It’s important to regularly inspect retzuyos to ensure that they are fully black.

It’s best for young bochurim to refrain from re-coloring their retzuyos or fixing their tefillin knots, both for themselves or for others. A shailah should be asked if this was already done.

If you think there’s a problem with your tefillin, don’t hesitate to ask an expert. It will often be a non-issue, but what can appear to be a small problem may sometimes be a more serious issue that can render your tefillin passul

Repainting the retzuyos

When the Melech Malchei Hamelachim chose us as His nation and said, “You are My child, My firstborn1,” He gave Klal Yisroel a sign of royalty to put on their head and across their arm — tefillin. It’s our privilege to wear a sign that we are of the family of kings.

“Kol Yisroel bnei melachim heim2,” — every Yid is a prince. And tefillin is his badge, his crown, his seal of honor. And he doesn’t wear it just once in a lifetime; this isn’t a one-time royal ceremony. He wears this sign every weekday morning.

That’s what a bar mitzvah really is. It’s the first time a boy wears the crown of a king. It’s a coronation.

In Every Community a Crown

Walk into a shul in Williamsburg, Lakewood, Stamford Hill or Yerushalayim on a weekday morning, and you’ll see the same quiet sight: a young bar mitzvah bochur, barely taller than the shtender, carefully wrapping the black leather retzuos around his arm and planting the tefillin shel rosh over his forehead with practiced hands.

The keser tefillin is the one royal garment worn by every ben Yisroel — whether he wears a shtreimel, a homburg or no hat at all. While minhagim vary, the message is unchanged: This boy is now part of Hashem’s legion, and this mitzvah is his insignia.

In Litvish yeshivos, the minhag is often to begin wearing tefillin one or three months before the bar mitzvah. The bochur gradually becomes accustomed to halachos and kavanos, easing into his new obligations with daily reinforcement. It’s a slow, dignified approach, one that makes the moment of bar mitzvah a continuation of kabbalas ol, not the starting line.

In many chassidish kehillos, the minhag is to begin just a few days or weeks before the bar mitzvah. The tefillin often remain fresh, unworn, awaiting their first use with awe and anticipation. There might be a small hachnassas tefillin where the mitzvah is welcomed with singing, divrei Torah and heartfelt brachos

In some Sefardic communities, tefillin are passed down through generations — batim that carry decades of kedusha, lovingly restored for the next link in the chain. Others commission new tefillin of the highest hiddur — because when you’re giving a crown to a son of the King, you don’t settle for less. And oh, the details! Dakos or gasos? Retzuos matteh or glossy? K’sav Beis Yosef or Ari? Kesher pashut or a double loop? From a neighborhood sofer or from Eretz Yisroel with a special hechsher ?

The options are endless. And each, in its own way, declares: This isn’t just leather and parchment; this is kavod malchus. Because no matter how it’s worn, tefillin turns a regular boy into a walking testimony of Klal Yisroel’s greatness.

And that’s what binds all communities together. Not the packaging, not the music at the seudah, not the style of hat or the menu. It’s this: A Yid puts on tefillin. He becomes royalty. Different kehillos. Different mesorahs. Same crown.

Preparing for the Mitzvah

It’s a unique and heartwarming sight: a father and son bent over a sefer, learning the halachos of tefillin together. No fanfare. No spotlight. Just quiet, focused preparation.

Some fathers start months in advance, creating a seder tefillin — ten minutes a day to learn the halachos, the kavanos and the meaning behind every wrap and knot. They talk about what it means to wear Hashem’s Name. They review how to pronounce lehani’ach tefillin clearly and where exactly the box should rest on the arm. They speak about kedusha, yiras Shamayim and shemiras haguf

Others bring in a sofer to demonstrate how the batim are made, or a rebbi

to inspire with a vort about the radiance of a face wearing tefillin. Often, the emphasis is on hislahavus — on creating an atmosphere of geshmak and kedusha around the mitzvah. The retzuos are laid out with care, a niggun is hummed, and the boy is told, “This is your keser. This is your badge. You’re part of Hashem’s elite.”

Many years later, the bochur may forget what songs were sung at his bar mitzvah. He may not remember the cake or the flowers. But he’ll remember the first time he said lehani’ach tefillin. He’ll remember his father’s face, the way his fingers trembled with excitement, the first time he looked in the mirror and saw himself… different.

A Lifelong Companion

Rav Chaim Kanievsky, zt”l, once said that a boy who begins wearing his tefillin with yiras Shamayim, unhurriedly and with care, will carry that

Glimpses of Greatness

He had waited for this day. New suit, polished shoes, tefillin from Eretz Yisroel — even the knot had been triple-checked. The boy felt grown up. Ready.

But what happened after the seudah would teach him more about adulthood than all of the speeches and gifts combined.

The Steipler Gaon had come to the simcha. Not just to give a bracha, but with a mission. He called the bar mitzvah bochur aside, gently, respectfully.

“Do you remember davening in my minyan many years ago?” the Steipler asked. The boy nodded.

“I told you then, ‘You shouldn’t be learning during tefillah.’ I thought you were reading a Gemara. But I was wrong — it was a siddur. You were doing exactly what you should.”

“I remember,” the boy said quietly. “You apologized then.”

“Yes,” the Steipler said. “But then you were still a child. Halachically, you couldn’t grant mechilah. Now you are a bar da’as. Do you forgive me?”

“I do,” the boy whispered.

“Then this is your first mitzvah as a bar chiyuva,” the Steipler said. “You’ve fulfilled v’ahavta l’rei’acha kamocha — and more. You’ve granted mechilah b’lev shalem You’ve acted like a ben Torah.”

And just like that, the Steipler turned and walked away. It wasn’t part of the program. No one danced. No photos were taken. But for the boy, it was the first time he realized what being a bar mitzvah really meant: That his words now had weight. His choices now had consequences. And his mechilah was not just a formality; it was a halachic act of avodah

He had stepped into adulthood not through a speech, but through responsibility.

A Crown in the Darkness

Eliyahu Herman was just fifteen when the Nazis took him from the streets of Budapest. It was 1944, five years into the war, and although he was technically a bar mitzvah, he had never had the opportunity to mark his bar mitzvah, or even get an aliyah

The only thing he had left from his old life — the only trace of his Yiddishe identity — was a pair of tefillin, now tied tightly around his leg with a string.

“Wherever I go,” he thought, “they come with me.”

A few days later, Eliyahu found himself in a brick factoryturned-holding pen. It was gehinnom on earth, one he shared with a truckload of Jews from the old age home and the Jewish hospital.

One day, the Germans ordered them to march. Through a cold rain that turned into snow, they were paraded through the streets while local townspeople stood by, jeering at them and throwing rocks.

They marched and marched. No food, no water — just endless walking until they reached a train and were loaded into small cattle cars. Thirty-five thousand men had left Budapest. Now only 5,000 remained. They were brought to Mauthausen, a brutal concentration camp.

There, someone whispered to Eliyahu, “Say you’re 28. Say you’re a tailor.” He was fifteen. And a yeshiva bochur But he said he was 28, and a tailor. The other boys his age were sent left. To death. He was sent right. To life.

Inside the camp, as prisoners were forced to undress and were hosed down, Eliyahu buried his tefillin under a rock.

“That was the last time I was ever separated from them,” he said. Each day, he found moments to put them on. “I said a short tefillah, just enough to feel like I was still human.”

The SS held roll calls twice a day. Dogs would sniff his leg — right over where the tefillin were hidden. But they never barked.

“I can’t explain it,” Eliyahu said. “It was a neis nigleh.”

Eliyahu survived Mauthausen, but was sent on a death march to Gunskirchen. There, surrounded by corpses, lice and starvation, he still donned his tefillin. One Friday night, fearing they’d all be blown up in their barracks, he convinced two friends to escape. As they crawled toward the door, he passed a dying man — a Jew who had converted to Christianity.

“Do you want to return to the Jewish people?” Eliyahu whispered. The man couldn’t speak — but his eyes said yes. Eliyahu leaned down and said Shema with him. He

same kavod for the rest of his life. But if he rushes through it and treats it lightly, it can become just another obligation, something squeezed in between brushing his teeth and running out the door.

It’s all in the beginning.

That’s why the bar mitzvah moment is so critical. What begins as a one-time simcha can set the tone for 80 years of avodah. The habits he forms now — the way he wraps, the way he thinks, the way he says the bracha — these will echo for decades.

That’s what the bar mitzvah celebration gives a boy: not just a beautiful day, not just a few compliments and cards, but a companion. A lifelong connection that serves as a physical reminder of the spiritual contract he signed at thirteen.

Not every mitzvah becomes your identity. But tefillin does.

What’s the Focus?

The yetzer hara is cunning. He doesn’t stop simchas; he just rearranges the focus. The boy becomes the center of attention, the decor becomes the priority, and the tefillin — the entire purpose of the milestone — becomes a side point. A photo op.

A father doesn’t need to give long speeches. But he can speak to his son and say, “From now on, you’re not just my yingele. You’re a ben Torah. A bar chiyuva. A soldier in Hashem’s army.”

A mother doesn’t need to prepare mussar drashos. But she can whisper a tefillah into her siddur that morning: “Ribbono Shel Olam, let him put on his tefillin with

yiras Shamayim every day of his life.”

It doesn’t have to be loud. It just has to be real.

The goal isn’t to impress the neighbors. It’s to impress upon the child what this moment means: that from now on, he wears Hashem’s Name. That he has a mitzvah malachim would be honored to perform — and Hashem gave it to him.

That’s the question every parent must ask: Will this simcha leave the boy with memories… or with a mission?

That’s what we hand our sons on the day of their bar mitzvah. Not just a party. Not just a set of tefillin. We hand them a crown.

died on the word echad

Eliyahu and his friends made it to the forest. But they were still in danger. If anyone spotted them, they would be shot on sight.

And then, a miracle within a miracle: Lying on the ground were the bodies of dead Nazi soldiers, possibly killed in the final skirmishes as the Allies closed in.

Eliyahu and his friends stripped off their lice-infested pajamas and put on the black uniforms of the SS. It was repulsive. But it was a disguise. A shield. It bought them time. And they ran.

Then came the jeep — American soldiers. They jumped out, rifles aimed at Elihahu and his friends.

“Papers!” the soldiers yelled.

They had none. Instead, Eliyahu held out his tefillin. At first, the soldiers thought it was a grenade. But one of them — a Jew — recognized what they were.

“Du bist a Yid? ” he asked.

Eliyahu’s voice broke. “You… you’re the Moshiach.”

The soldier hugged him. Eliyahu told him about the camp. “Gunskirchen is just nearby. There are 35,000 Jews there — most of them dying. You have to help. Every minute counts.”

The soldier radioed his commander and gave him directions. The U.S. military arrived just in time. Food, medicine, rescue. Thousands of Jews were saved.

“My tefillin,” Eliyahu said later, “saved my life — and the lives of thousands more.”

Eliyahu never had a formal bar mitzvah. But he had tefillin. And every morning, in the snow and hunger, he put them on — and stood before Hakadosh Baruch Hu like a soldier before his commander.

Years later, even in freedom, Eliyahu never went anywhere without that velvet bag. Not because he needed them, but because he remembered what it meant to hold on to one mitzvah when the world was falling apart.

That was his bar mitzvah. No spotlight. No dancing. Just a boy and his tefillin, and Hashem, watching.

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Do a dress rehearsal ten days before the simcha. Have every member of the family, including the parents, get dressed for the simcha from head to toe. This will give you the opportunity to see what’s missing or what needs to be fixed, with plenty of time to buy/find/mend what you still need.

After the dress rehearsal, have each family member put their entire ensemble (shoes, shells, hair accessories, socks, everything) into a dress bag/suit bag. Now you know where everything is and won’t be scrambling at the last minute.

Also, buy extra yarmulkes, tzitzis and tights in advance. It’s a segulah not to need them.

— Esther Rifky

Bar mitzvah boys grow fast. Don’t hem the suit pants until two weeks before — tops.

— A mother who learned the hard way

At my oldest son’s bar mitzvah, I was surprised to find myself feeling left out of the simcha. Everything happens on the men’s side! I couldn’t hear what was going on very well, and I couldn’t really see anything. Plus, I was busy with my guests. I felt like I missed something very special.

For my next son’s bar mitzvah, I decided to spend the money for a fulltime photographer who would capture every moment. This way, I could get to see everything I had missed.

— Naomi

Let your son know in advance that it’s okay if he makes a mistake during the pshetl or can’t say the entire thing by heart. Just be chilled about the whole thing. It’ll take the pressure off him.

— Rivka

It’s normal to be nervous. I threw up in shul during Shacharis right before it was time to lein. But then I was fine.

— Gedalia

Include your son in the bar mitzvah preparations, or at least keep him updated. “I finalized the menu today.”

“I made cheesecake miniatures for the kiddush today.”

All the effort you put in shows him how much you value this heilige milestone.

— Esther

Let the boy choose the battel. He’s the one who’s going to use it every day, so he’s the one who has to like it.

— Zevi T.

If you’re making a siyum at your bar mitzvah, practice the hadran beforehand. It has a lot of words that you aren’t used to saying, and it’s usually in small print. This way you won’t get all uncomfortable when you’re saying it aloud in front of everyone.

— Nosson

Take advantage of the “high” the bar mitzvah boy is on, to teach and inspire him about tefillin, minyan and kabbalas ol hamitzvos. Boys might go through ups and downs. When they’re “down,” he won’t be open to hearing any of this, so take the opportunity now when he’s “on” to transmit the depth of meaning behind these mitzvos.

— Rabbi Yudkowsky

Teach your kids in advance how to comport themselves at the simcha Teach them how to greet their relatives — especially elderly relatives. They should know to smile, make eye contact and say, “Mazel tov! Thank you for coming,” and offer a handshake. They should also know how to respond to a bracha. This is especially important for the bar mitzvah boy, but the older kids on both sides of the mechitzah should be taught these skills as well.

— Miriam

Wear your new shoes a little bit before the bar mitzvah to break them in. Otherwise you’ll be saying your pshetl wearing shoes that hurt.

— Meir

When I arranged the seating, I left a place for myself at every table. This way I was able to circulate among my guests and spend some time with all of them. It worked out really well.

— Chevy

You should know that it’s normal to feel a letdown after the bar mitzvah. For a long time you were learning, practicing, planning and looking forward to your bar mitzvah. Then suddenly it’s over, and you feel like something is missing, like there’s nothing to look forward to. I felt a little blah for a while after my bar mitzvah. But the feeling will go away after a little while, and then you’ll feel regular again.

— Yoely

It’s much easier to write thank-you cards the day after the bar mitzvah than two weeks later.

— Yechiel

Don’t forget that the bar mitzvah boy is still… a boy. They look like little men in their hats and jackets, and you might get annoyed when they behave like kids. But inside they’re still pretty insecure, sometimes immature, and not really used to being grown up yet. It’s an intense time. They need extra love and understanding now – not less.

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“Did you unpack the tefillin last night?” My husband stood in the doorway, ready for shul, and his voice sliced through the silence of the kitchen like that morning’s shofar blast

I jolted upright, spilling my coffee over the rim. His tefillin! Had I, in my post-vacation haze, forgotten to unpack them?

It was September of 2023, and we had squeezed in a mini vacation. We hadn’t traveled over the summer, so we looked forward to a nice getaway. Mexico lived up to its postcard image with stunning teal waters and vibrant greenery. Even the confiscation of our frozen chicken soup and cholent at customs couldn’t dampen our excitement. We intended to enjoy every moment.

And we did. The vacation worked its magic, replenishing our energy before the upcoming Yomim Tovim. After a few blissful days, I packed our belongings, and we made our way to the ferry that would take us straight to the airport. The boardwalk leading to the ferry terminal buzzed with tourist shops, and with time to spare, we entrusted our suitcases to the ferry workers for a quick souvenir stop.

Leaving our suitcases unattended in Mexico was a mistake.

We arrived home in Monsey late at night, and being the efficient housewife that I was, I couldn’t go to sleep until every suitcase was emptied and its con-

tents accounted for. In my tired state, the absence of the tefillin went unnoticed. But now, standing in the kitchen the next morning, I realized the tefillin were gone.

They were gone; there was no question about it. Yet I distinctly remembered packing them in the hotel. A nagging thought arose: Had the suitcase I unpacked seemed tampered with? Had someone actually taken the tefillin?

And so began a series of phone calls, each a desperate attempt to locate the tefillin. We called the airport, the Chabad shaliach, the Airbnb cleaning crew — yet each conversation ended with the same disheartening result.

No velvet bag. No black boxes. No tefillin. Just a string of unintelligible Spanish phrases, the underlying message clear: The tefillin were not there.

While no tefillin is “just” a pair of tefillin, these were an especially cherished pair, meticulously written by the renowned sofer from Eretz Yisroel, Rav Menachem Davidovitch, zt”l, author of Minchas Hasofer. These were priceless, their exquisite script a testament to the ehrlichkeit of their sofer

Luckily, my brother-in-law had an extra pair of tefillin written by the same

sofer, which my husband borrowed for the time being. But the question lingered: When does borrowing end? At what point does one replace the seemingly irreplaceable?

Yet my husband wasn’t willing to give up so easily.

“We don’t need to ask questions,” he said. “We don’t need to tell Hashem how to return the tefillin or offer Him suggestions on how He could make them find their way back. Hashem has His own intricate plans, often in ways we could never imagine. We need to daven, give tzedakah and do hishtadlus.”

AS TOLD TO GOLDIE HIRSCH

Rav Menachem Davidovitch, sofer sta”m

As days turned into weeks, a grim realization set in: Someone had likely opened our suitcase, the sight of the velvet bag signaling something of value. Had they intended to sell it? Keep it? Discard it? The only time we left our luggage unattended was during our brief stop at the tourist shops while waiting for the ferry. (The airport authorities, we reasoned, were unlikely culprits.)

The image of a nameless Mexican worker holding our precious tefillin felt like a cruel twist of fate. There were moments when the urge to give up, to simply purchase a new pair, felt overwhelming. But my husband’s unwavering faith persisted. We would not stop hoping; we would simply channel our frustration into more tefillah

Then, in mid-November, I was at the grocery when my phone buzzed.

The accent on the other end was a familiar blend of American and Israeli.

“Hi, my name is Dave,” said the voice at the other end. “Did you lose a pair of tefillin?”

“Yes,” I breathed, a sudden surge of hope eclipsing the weariness of the past weeks.

“Well, I found it. But I need your husband on the line to verify the name.”

Husband on the line. Name verified. Shopping all but forgotten as I raced home to prepare for the arrival of this unknown Dave who had miraculously found the tefillin.

Dave, a forty-year-old bachelor from Queens with only a peripheral connection to Yiddishkeit, soon stood in our living room and described his unusual hobby: a Sunday trip to the sprawling Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market in Connecticut, a place where forgotten relics and curious artifacts found temporary homes. It was there, amidst the jumble of knickknacks, that a velvet bag adorned with Hebrew lettering had caught his eye. An inexplicable stirring from within told him this was no ordinary trinket destined for a flea market. How it had arrived there remained a mystery, but its presence felt undeniably wrong.

The vendor, it seemed, had a similar feeling.

“Well, this is a Jewish artifact,” he remarked. “It can sell online for seven hundred dollars.”

But seven hundred dollars felt steep. Dave began to bargain, ending in a compromise of one hundred and eighty dollars. Dave was now the unlikely owner of a pair of tefillin, one with the name “Shmuel Gross” finely embroidered on the bag.

Driven by an innate sense of responsibility, Dave embarked on a quest to find the rightful owner of the tefillin. He scoured Israeli directories, but no Shmuel Gross with a lost pair of tefillin surfaced. Undeterred, Dave noticed a sticker from a Judaica store, a remnant of a safrus check performed a year prior, declaring the tefillin kosher.

Dave called the store and inquired about Shmuel Gross. A quick database search yielded my name and cell phone number.

And that’s how Dave found us, unaware of the profound significance of this act of hashavas aviedah. Despite his limited connection to mitzvos, Dave felt a deep resonance with the tefillin, an inexplicable pull to return them to their rightful place.

AN INEXPLICABLE STIRRING FROM WITHIN TOLD HIM THIS WAS NO ORDINARY TRINKET DESTINED FOR A FLEA

MARKET

We extended an invitation for Shabbos meals, an offer Dave accepted twice. Though not outwardly emotional, the flickering candles, zemiros and the warmth of the seudos seemed to leave a mark. Perhaps the tefillin were lost so that the spark of a pintele Yid could be rekindled in Dave’s neshamah? Recently, he decided to reconnect with his family in Eretz Yisroel — a journey that might signify a deeper awakening. My husband was right. We don’t need to tell Hashem how to make things happen. Hashem has His own intricate plans — often in ways we could never imagine.

AS

TOLD TO HADASSAH STEINMAN

This story comes full circle, just like the brim of a hat.

A few months ago, my eighteen-year-old bochur, Hershy, needed a hat. Well, he needed two, one for weekday and one for Shabbos, but we decided to get one at a time. We stepped into Krausz Hatters, chose a weekday hat, and off we went.

Several weeks passed, and there was no more denying the fact that Hershy needed a new Shabbos hat. We went back to Krausz Hatters and began trying on hats all over again.

First we tried hats that looked similar to the one Hershy had gotten for weekday, but one salesman shook his head.

“Mr. Kohn, how old is your son? Eighteen, you said? He needs a wider brim.” The salesman reached behind him, grabbed another hat, and plunked it onto Hershy’s head. “Look, he can carry it already; the other hat makes him look like he’s wearing something he’s outgrown.”

After looking himself in the mirror, Hershy agreed that the salesman was right, and I, too, saw the difference. Minds made up, we left with the wider-brimmed hat.

BUT NOW WE HAD A PROBLEM. Having gotten used to the wide brim, every time Hershy put on his weekday hat, he looked like a bar

“IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO WITH THIS HAT?” I ASKED THE SALESMAN

SERVING US. “IT’S HARDLY BEEN WORN.”

mitzvah boy. It was strange how a new look took over so quickly, and how fast his almost-new hat looked outgrown.

If hats weren’t so expensive, the situation would almost be comical, but it wasn’t very funny when we walked into Krausz Hatters for the third time in a few weeks, this time to replace Hershy’s almost-new weekday hat.

While Hershy chose a hat, I twirled the weekday hat we’d just bought over my hand.

“Is there anything you can do with this hat?” I asked the salesman serving us. “It’s hardly been worn.”

“Well,” the salesman hedged, “not really. It isn’t brand-new, your son’s name’s in it… We can’t quite sell it. Not even at a discounted price.”

I looked at the hat. It looked perfect. But he was right. Hershy’s name was in it, and even if you couldn’t tell, it had been worn. There was no way a customer would buy a hat like that.

“Look,” I said, “I have no use for it. I’ll leave it in the store, and if you ever have a customer who’s tight for money and finds that this hat fits, just give it to him for free. It may as well benefit someone.”

The salesman shrugged. “Okay with me.”

And that was that. Hershy’s hat stayed behind in the store, and we returned to the car, another hatbox in hand.

A FEW MONTHS PASSED, and my twelve-year-old son’s bar mitzvah was drawing near. He’s a tall kid, my Leiby, and he was more than ready to put on a hat and suit. One afternoon I found myself back in Krausz Hatters, this time to get Leiby his very first hat.

For some reason, Leiby wasn’t an easy customer. Though he’s young, he has a fairly big head, and no hat was a good match. In the end, the salesman took the hat that fit best and proceeded to line it with foam to create that perfect fit that was still proving itself elusive.

Then he stopped.

“You know,” he said. “I have a hat sitting in the back. It’s a large size, but with a narrow brim, and I have a feeling it might be perfect for your son.”

He went to the back of the store to retrieve it, put it onto Leiby’s head, and to our relief, it was just right. Not too wide, not too narrow; not too big, not too small.

“Leiby, you look great!” I said. “I’m so glad this hat turned up! Where did it come from?”

I took it off Leiby’s head and flipped it over. Inside was a label that read Hershy Kohn, followed by a phone number that was awfully familiar.

“It’s our hat!” I exclaimed, stupefied. “I can’t believe it!”

“What?” The salesman took the hat from my hand and looked inside. “Isn’t that funny! I didn’t even remember where it came from. Well, it’s yours; take it!”

This time, we bypassed the checkout counter. We’d already paid for the hat some months back, and Krausz had simply provided the storage in the interim.

Full circle, like I said.

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1. Heat your clothing iron. Arrange your appliqué onto the corner of your napkin.

2. Holding on to the appliqué, flip over the napkin while ensuring the appliqué stays in the desired spot underneath. Iron the appliqué onto the napkin in a back-and-forth motion for a few seconds until it is securely attached to the napkin.

3. Repeat with remaining napkins and appliqués. So pretty!

FULLY CHARGED

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SUPPLIES

Cake boards

Patterned contact paper

Scissors

DIRECTIONS

1. Trace a circle onto the back of your contact paper, using a cake board as a guide.

2. Cut out the circle, and carefully stick it onto the cake board.

3. Repeat with desired number of cake boards. Voila! You’ve created your custom charger set.

MINISCEONGO GOLF COURSE

MAY 26 MAY 25 6:30 pm men’s event

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SENATOR BILL WEBER

Albany Democrats Are Pushing a Dangerous Agenda — We Must Stop Them!

Albany Democrats are back at it again with their woefully immoral and dangerous legislation. Senate Bill S138 is the Medical Aid in Dying Act commonly referred to as assisted suicide. My colleagues from across the aisle want to make it easier for people to end their lives. 25 Senate Albany Democrats have already signed on as co-sponsors of this bill. If this legislation passes, all a patient would have to do is request and self-administer medication to end their lives.

The corresponding Assembly bill A136 has already passed the Democrat-controlled New York State Assembly, and I’m ghting against it in the Senate. As a religious man who values life, I think Albany Democrats are leading us down a very dangerous slippery slope. What happens if a doctor prescribes this medicine to your parent or grandparent, and suddenly, they are no longer living? Sadly, there’s no going backwards on that decision.

The proposed law would also protect doctors so that if they provide such a prescription, family members would be unable to take any legal action against them. New York State and California are the most liberal states in the nation, competing as to which state can be more radical.

I will do everything possible to oppose this legislation. But I need your help!

Please call Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul (518-474-8390) and Democrat Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (518) 455 2585 and help me end this madness.

Let’s stick together and protect the most vulnerable among us.

SINCERELY,

Senator Bill Weber

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BOGGLE TOURNAMENT

HOW TO PLAY:

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

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

3. Email the form to comments@ themonseyview.com or fax to 845600-8483 by Sunday at midnight.

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

PLAYING RULES:

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

The following are not allowed in Boggle: Adding “s” to a word • Proper nouns • Abbreviations • Contractions • Acronyms

POINTS

HINT

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

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A A V P Y

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FAMILY

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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

Ready to move in Airy & Spacious Layout Breathtaking Views Elegant, Modern Finishes Throughout Near Grocery & Shopping

Classifieds

FOR SALE

NEOCATE/BABY FORMULA

Neocate $46.99 per can. Kendamil Similac L’Mehadrin in stock!! We buy off any formula for a good price and trade as well. Call for other types of formulas. New! Option of shipping case of 6 Kendamil directly to you from England. Formula Trade 347.369.4886

BEBE ORGANIC SET

Looking to sell a natural color bebe organic set, size 3 mths, with matching bonnet and blanket, beautiful for vachnacht. Please call 347 382 0905

FURNITURE SALE

Selling beautiful Dining room breakfront and table set. 3 years old in beautiful condition. Paid $5500 selling for $2000. Selling 2 full size beds with mattress barely used. Selling both for $999. Whatsapp/text 323-760-4812

JEWELRY EXCHANGE

Do you have jewelry you are looking to sell? Make the most for your money by selling on consignment with The Jewelry Exchange! Accepting real gold, natural diamond pieces, current or classic. The Jewelry Exchange

OFFICE FURNITURE FOR SALE

Second hand office desks for sale $150-$300 per desk. Please text 845-828-6781 or email rcmanageoffice@ gmail.com

DOONA STROLLER

Doona Stroller, multiple colors avail.cll/txt 1-201-6144045

APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Two semi-basement, 2-bedroom apartments available for rent. Centrally located on Francis Place. 12-month lease. Rent: $1,500–$1,800. Call 845-579-2352

FOR RENT -CAPE CT.

Brewer Area. Newer 2br Walk In Apartment, Sep. Dining Room And Beautiful Kitchen, 1950$. Plus Utilities. Aom Realty Inc. 845 7293284

FOR RENT

Beautiful sunny, freshly painted basement apartment for rent in the Olympia area. New appliances. Ideally for Chosson Kallah. Please call 718-435-5868

2 BEDROOM APT

Beautiful, spacious- large 2 bedroom apt for rent on Collins Ave. Call/text 718869-2881

1 BEDROOM APT. FOR RENT

For rent short term/long term fully renovated 1 Bedroom apt. full bath/full kitchen, above ground. W. Maple/ Carlton. Call 845.392.5151.

FOR RENT

Beautiful top of ranch available in New Hempstead 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Please call 8453731007 ext 106

WEST PALM BEACH APT. FOR SALE

Century Village-Golf Edge, 1 ½ bedroom apt. 2 baths, Brand new appliances, Ready to move in now. Price $200K or best offer. Call: 845.325.0500

HOMES

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

Wellington M, 2 Bedroom apt. Ground Floor FOR SALE. Call: 347.760.0639

NEW HEMPSTEAD RENTAL

5 bedroom house, 3 bathrooms, in the heart of NEW HEMPSTEAD, near many shuls, central air, huge flat parklike backyard, great family quiet neighborhood, 2 car garage, AVAILABLE JUNE 15TH, minimum 1 year lease with option to renew. $3900 per month. Call 845-2901630

MONSEY- HOUSE FOR RENT

Freshly Painted Spacious Private Home With Backyard, 4 Br. 1.5 Bath. Large Dining Room, Playroom, Unfinished Basement. C/A. 30 Dolson Rd. Aom Realty 8457293284

FOR SALE- CORNER STR.

Stunning, Modern And Bright 2 Br. 2 Bath, No Steps, And Nice Views, Stunning Kitchen, Deck Custom Closets, Storage In Basement. Aom Realty $699.000.

FOR SALE- BRIARCLIFF RD

4 Br, 3 Bath, Playroom , Plus Finished Basement, With Additional IncomeApartment. Extended Kitchen And Dining Room, Flat Backyard. Needs Work, Aom Realty Inc. 845 7293284

OFFICE SPACE

SPACE FOR RENT

3 rooms for rent in Wesley area. Private bathroom with kitchenette. Separate entrance. Suitable for offices and home businesses, or apt for Singles. For more info please call 845-649-7301

PRIME OFFICE SUITE AVAILABLE!

Ready-to-move-in spacious office suite for rent in a professional building in the heart of Monsey. Rent: $3,000. Call 845-579-2352.

Classifieds

2 ROOM

1 bdrm apartment aboveground in a private house. Can be furnished or used as an office 8455178409. $1,175.00

OFFICE & STORAGE

Freshly renovated basement on quiet Street with private entrance available in the Old Nyack area. Includes 3 offices and storage space. Please call or text: (929)282-0308 You can also email us at: realtyrmh@gmail.com

OFFICES FOR RENT

Offices for rent in the Parker Blvd - 306 Area. Newly Renovated. Please Call/Text 646-763-7873

SHORT TERM

MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL

Beautiful fully furnished Shabbos equipped 6 bedroom 4 bath house Highview/ College. Call/ whatsapp 718541-0292

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

WEEKEND 2 ROOM APT

Close to Viznitz. only for weekends. (no smartphones) Call 845-502-2369

SUMMER RENTAL

6 bedroom new construction home in New City available for rent for July and August. Full summer only. Option for over-ground pool. Call/text 8454227292

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

NEW WEEKEND RENTAL

Beautiful furnished 2-bedroom apartment available for weekend/ short term in the Blauvelt/ Briarcliff area. For more info, please call 845-842-6977

AIRMONT SHABBOS

Spacious, sunlit walk-in with newly renovated kitchen & bath, 2 bedrooms, large living room. Linen, towels and Shabbos essentials provided. 347 526 0615

VACATION

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.

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

Luxurious 3 bedroom lake house villa in Case Grande Arizona. Private pool fully stocked kosher kitchen. 520.251.4459

WEST PALM BEACH

For the best Real Estate deals, Call: Mrs. Debby Schwartz 203.667.2785

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

Collins Ave. Beautiful ocean view. 1 bedroom apt. for rent. 347.760.0570

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

Carriage Club North, beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, ground floor, for rent. Call: 347.499.0031

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

Beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath villa with private heated pool and spa available in North Miami, Price per night $289. (We help book flights) Pictures available. Call/Text 845-327-7153

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. Feb. all booked. $325 per night. Call/ Text: 917-382-4810, email: 1752nmb@gmail.com www. themangotreat.com

SUMMER RENTAL

Gorgeous 3/5 bedroom, 2/3 bath Villa available in Mountaindale. Near shuls. $350 per night (pictures available). 845-327-7153

SHAVUOS VACATION

Shavuos in the beautiful Montebello Castle amidst mature trees and serenity!! Close to shul with mikva. 4 bedrooms. Brand new. Text 845-376-3540

BEAUTIFUL VILLA RENTAL

Beautiful villa in serene area outside Monroe. 9 couple rooms, teen room 8 beds and many kids mattresses. Huge private pool with stunning grounds. New!!! Jacuzzi Hot tub. Pictures at hotelfifteen. com 845 837 5662

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.

HELP WANTED

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Join B.Y.E. ‘s Co-Teacher’s Program and gain valuable experience in the classroom. Fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. Email resume to resumes@ baisyaakovelementary.org

JOBS AVAILABLE

Part-time & Full-time jobs available. Email TopPartTimeJobs@ gmail.com

TEACHING POSITIONS

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.

Following Positions available:

• 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.

Please include references and email to: yeshivaenglish@yahoo.com or FAX to 845-356-8551

Classifieds

BYCC CO TEACHERS/ ASST. WANTED

Grades 1, Pre1-A & Kindergarten. Amazing environment, excellent pay! Email resume: 44camphillroad@thejnet. com or call: 845.362.3166

PART TIME SECRETARY

Property Management Office is looking for a Part time female secretary. Bookkeeping experience required. Please email resume to rcmanageoffice@ gmail.com or text 845-8286781

150+ JOB OPENINGS!

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KITCHENDESIGNER

Do you have sales experience, confidence, and a passion for helping people make big decisions? Join our upscale kitchen showroom. Design experience a plus, training provided. Send your resume to kitchenposition24@gmail. com

RECEPTION JOB

Nutrition by Tanya reception Position. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5PM - 9PM. Must have office experience and have WhatsApp access. Email resume & cover letter to: tanya@nutritionbytanya.com

BCBA POSITION

ABA Riders is looking to hire a BCBA. Well-paid, flexible hours. Contact Rikki 347930-9736/info@abariders. com.

MEDICAL SECRETARY

Local doctor’s office seeking part-time secretary, good communication and computer skills required. Please email your resume to rajuber85@gmail.com

TEACHERS

Yeshiva Bais Mikroh looking for Title 1 teachers. Lower grades. Small groups. Professional and supportive environment. Late morning and /or afternoon hours. Will include training as necessary. Develop highly valuable teaching skills! 845-425-4880 ext. 115 or email: office@ baismikroh.org subject: RR

WORK FROM HOME

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

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!

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

MORTGAGE BROKER

Monsey office seeking a sharp, motivated graduate eager to grow! Must be detailoriented, a fast learner, and solution-focused with a positive attitude. Open to learning and advancing in the role. Email resume jacob@vaultcapitalg.com

OPEN ROLE!

B&C Industries, a fastgrowing packaging distribution company in Lyndhurst, NJ, is expanding our Customer Service team. We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth. Located just 45 minutes from Monsey, we’re eager to connect with motivated individuals. For more information, please email us at hr@bcpkg.com.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

A growing health center in Monsey is seeking a full-time Office Assistant. The right candidate is a team player and has excellent organizational, computer, and phone skills. Competitive salary, benefits, PTO, paid YT, and growth opportunities. Please email questions or resume to hrmonseyjob@gmail.com

OPEN YOUR HEARTOPEN YOUR HOME

Warm, loving families needed, to host sweet young ladies with special needs. They attend day programs 9 AM - 5/6 PM and need minimal home supervision. Enjoy their kindness & offer your attention. Paid opportunity. For more information please contact: Chana Schwartz 845-3543233 x 1194

DIRECTOR OF HR

Seeking experienced Director to lead HR strategies & operations. Recruiting, employee relations, compliance, training, & team management. Email resume aklaver@aylondon.com

NOT-FOR-PROFIT DATA ENTRY POSITION

Chesed 24/7 has a FullTime position for a Mature, computer-literate woman for accurate data entry using fundraising software, with prior experience working in fundraising. Responsibilities include ensuring data integrity and maintaining precise numerical records. Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential. Must possess good English communication skills for donor emails and correspondence. Prior experience with fundraising software is a plus. Apply with resume to cjkaplan@ chesed247.org

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.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

POSITION @ CHESED 24/7

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated mature woman, with strong computer skills, Full-time, (M-F) to join our team as a Volunteer Coordinator. In this role, you will manage all volunteer communications, ensure appropriate volunteer assignments, and work collaboratively within our project management team to meet organizational needs. A significant aspect of this position involves data entry to effectively track and respond to organizational requests. for consideration submit resumes to cjkaplan@ chesed247.org

Classifieds

CREATE BUSINESS

Earn money by working 1-2 hours a day at home. Lots of potential and support. No computer needed. Call/text 3474096070

FI COORDINATOR POSITION

Share 24/7 Is seeking a Mature, responsible, detail-oriented, female with strong computer/phone skills, for our Self Direction department. This is a Fulltime position, Monday to Thursday 10:00 – 4:00 and Friday 10:00 – 12/1 pm. To apply send your resume to cjkaplan@chesed247.org

INSURANCE OFFICE HIRING!

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!

GREAT POTENTIAL

*Commercial Mortgage Brokerage Seeking FullTime Loan Processor*

We’re looking for a detailoriented, organized, and self-motivated individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable working with numbers. *Great growth potential* Send Resume to mortgages10977@gmail.com

BOOKKEEPER POSITION

A Real Estate office in Monsey is seeking a female detail-oriented full-time bookkeeper. The ideal candidate must have strong computer skills, including accounting software and Microsoft Excel proficiency. Responsibilities will include managing financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring accuracy in all bookkeeping tasks. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. Prior experience in bookkeeping or a related field is preferred. Please email your resume to Jobsatb26@ gmail.com.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR/ COORDINATOR

Behavioral Health agency seeking admin to oversee direct providers, ensure service provision and compliance, review documentation, and manage trainings.BA required.Email resume to aklaver@aylondon. com

OPEN POSITION

Local agency in Monsey is looking to hire qualified service coordinators to join our thriving team. BA required. Candidate must have a passion to working with the elderly population. Great salary with lots of benefits. Email resume to: Positionopen34@gmail.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

CARE MANAGER POSITION

Are you good at helping others and making a difference in their lives? Are you a multitasker? Do you like to feel accomplished and successful? If yes, then we are looking for you! Looking to hire a care manager to provide outreach and enrollment services for qualified individuals. BA or equivalent required. Training provided. Flexible part-time/ full-time hours. Great pay and benefits. Email your resume to: jobopening891@gmail.com

OPEN POSITION

Office in Monsey is looking to hire a Self-Direction Coordinator to assist individuals with their services, network with staff and family, and oversee payroll reimbursements and service approvals. Willing to train the right candidate. Monday through Friday Required. Flexible hours. Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. Send your resume to employeeslovetoworkhere@ gmail.com

COORDINATOR POSITION

Local office in Monsey is looking to hire a part- time/ Full-time Coordinator. Fridays a must. Candidate should have prior office experience and experience in dealing with children. Email your resume to Joboffersmonsey58@gmail. com

ATTENTION LOAN PROCESSORS!

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

HIRING

Heimish office in Chestnut Ridge seeking to hire for FT position. Lots of potential, great benefits, $25-30 hr. Please email hr@yedei.org

Classifieds

POSITION AVAILABLE

Do you have bookkeeping or quickbooks experience?

Are you capable of owning a position in a great company? Looking for a devoted, detailed oriented candidate with great work ethic and great communication skills. 6 hours+ a day, great opportunity for the right candidate. female position. chany@theprimestaffing. com 8459251588

FULL TIME NANNY

Looking for a full time live out nanny. Please contact 845 293 2312 for details.

LADIES!

Create a successful business by working only 1-2 hours a day! Call/text 845.637.1861 for details

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Do you have leadership experience? Are you a team player? Are you passionate about joining a great team for great opportunities? Looking for someone detailed oriented, passionate to give it her all with some knowledge in healthcare is a plus. Full time. Reach out today chany@theprimestaffing. com 8459251588

INSURANCE OFFICE MANAGER

Insurance company in Monroe seeking a female office manager. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, team leadership skills and experience in insurance. Nice environment. Salary 100k-200k based on experience. Email: goldy@ theprimestaffing.com

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

OLP TEAM LEAD/ SUPERVISOR

Seeking admin to supervise scheduling coordinators, ensure timely and accurate scheduling, provide administrative support, oversee records and documentation. recruiting@ elevateny.org

WERE HIRING!

Great Opportunity! Join a fast-paced, growing company on the path to success! We are seeking the right candidate to help expand our business and contribute to our dynamic growth. Enjoy working in a friendly, heimish environment, with an all-women team dedicated to excellence and achievement. If you’re motivated, professional, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Contact us today: Email: jobs@hshomecare.net Phone: 347-614-4015

HAVE HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE?

Seeking multiple candidates with experience in the healthcare industry for various positions. Salaries ranging from 65k-125k Leadership skills required. Email: goldy@ theprimestaffing.com

MEDICAL BILLING

Seeking a motivated, detailoriented person for medical billing – no experience required. Please email resume to hr@daaswellness. com

TESTERS

Are you trained to administer Acadience Benchmark Assessments / Dibels? We need you help with end of year testing! 845-425-4880 ext. 115

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Behavioral health program seeking individual to oversee operations, support team leads, ensure compliance, & facilitate communication internally and with providers. Email resume aklaver@aylondon.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Hiring full-time Case Manager to work with patients in Columbia Hospital in NY. Must speak Yiddish and/or Hebrew. Great work environment and excellent pay. Email resume: NYinfo@chailifeline.org

LOOKING FOR EDITOR

Looking for a freelance editor to edit a small publication, Salary per experience. Please reach out to 845.425.0887 ext. 218

KOCHAVIM

Kochavim’s Star Learning Center, a class for medically fragile and immunocompromised children is seeking to hire a classroom assistant. Please email your resume to hbiller@ kochavimcare.org or call 845328-0674.

LIFEGUARD

Looking for a lifegaurd in a chasidisha camp, 12th grade and up. Please email resume to office@ machnebnossquare.org or call 718-983-5950

SALES SECRETARY

Looking to hire a part-time secretary/saleswoman around 10–2. Must have strong phone communication skills. Experience in sales is a plus. Text 914-933-7590.

HELP WANTED

Seeking a responsible post high school girl to work with an adorable 5-year-old boy with special needs in the afternoons. If you are passionate about making a difference in a child’s life through play, connection, music, and care then this opportunity is for you! 845426-2199 Ext. 1683

CERTIFIED MAKEUP ARTIST

Classifieds

AMAZON GURU

Hiring Experienced Amazon Account Manager. Full-time. Food/gift category. Based in Montgomery, NY. Email resume: amzprojob@gmail. com

CHILDCARE

WARM BABYSITTER ON BATES

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

FORSHAY SUMMER PLAYGROUP

Please call 845-578-1654 for more information and registration.

LITTLE TIKES PRENURSERY!

Few slots left in our prenursery class. Extended hours and transportation available. Call 845-587-8300

KIDDIE GROUP

Kiddy Group forming for the summer in Glenhill. 8 week program. Ages 12-24 months. For more information call Shana 8454221134

BABYSITTING

Experienced babysitter avail daily and overnights. Please call 845-200-4616

LAST SLOT AVAILABLE

Mazel Tov! Babysitting for newborns so you can work

calmly. Ellish area. Steady only. Accepting babies 0-4month old. Call/text 845540-8129

SERVICES

ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESSES

Have your Bookkeeping / Secretarial Work done without the headache, Please call/Text 917-426-2247 Email: arqbservices@gmail.com

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

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

MASSAGE THERAPY

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

EARPIERCING

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

IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING?

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

PETTICOATS FOR RENT!

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

CUSTOM DESIGNS

Personalized, extraordinary designs for all your occasions. Specializing in customized Menu Cards, Monograms, Labels, Standout Invitations. Contact: DeeDesignNY@ gmail.com or call 845-4998881

PHOTO EDITING

Professional photo editing, many years of experience. Special rates for photographers. Also specializing in Custom photo albums Chosson, wedding, etc. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

MONSEY SWIM SCHOOL

WHOLESALE FISH

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

CLARINET RENTAL

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

SUPERPATCH HOTLINE

DRUG FREE help for energy, sleep, immune support, mobility, pain management, focus, stress, mood and more. PREGNANCY SAFE. REAL TESTIMONIALS. INTERVIEWS. CALL 929992-4453 Option 2,2,3 to get help. SUNDAY 9PM Q&A Option 2,2,6,0

CUSTOM PHOTO ALBUMS

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

PHOTO EDITING

Professional photo editing, many years of experience. Special rates for photographers. Also specializing in Custom photo albums Chosson, wedding, etc. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

GARTLECH EXPERT

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

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

We fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. Please call: 845.494.1796

RENTAL

Cotton Candy / Popcorn / Slush machines for rent. Pickup and delivery included. Call 845-444-6205.

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home administrators and healthcare professionals, driving revenue growth. Sales leadership experience in a healthcare or senior care setting required, 175k – 225k + growth potential, Monsey

• Production Manager for a food plant manufacturer, food production experience preferred, 120k - 160k, North Jersey

• Experienced Property Asset Manager, seeking a seasoned Property Asset Manager with 5+ years of experience preferably with LIHTC expertise to oversee and manage properties, ensuring optimal performance and profitability. Some travel is required. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills necessary, 150k – 200k+ full benefits package, Monsey

• Director of Program Operations & Development, Behavioral Health Services, research/analyze programs, ensure compliance, develop training, supervise staff & provide analytical insights, knowledge of behavioral health required, strong analytical/ research skills & leadership experience, 175k – 200k, Monsey

• 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

personality, 120k, Jackson, NJ - hybrid/remote option, full-time position, 120k

• 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

• Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer with ETL, data modeling, and T-SQL skills to design and implement a centralized data lake, 80k –120k+, Englewood, NJ

• Operations & Project Support Specialist, manage projects, maintain internal systems, and provide executive support in a life insurance agency. Responsibilities include tracking tasks, coordinating projects, and ensuring system accuracy. Be highly organized, tech-savvy, and a strong communicator. 80k - 115k + benefits package, Monsey

• 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

• 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

authentic audience engagement across all major platforms. 2+ years experience required, full-time in-office position, 75k+, 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

• 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

• Graphic Designer/Marketing Specialist, FULLTIME, position IN-OFFICE, Graphic design of packaging, ads, management of social media marketing platforms, strategy, ad spending etc., 70k, North Jersey

• Commercial Chef, to assist with cooking in a busy commercial kitchen, job would require cooking the regular daily menus, as well as cooking for catering jobs as needed, full-time, Sunday thru Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday as needed, 65k – 75k, Monsey

• Human Resources Generalist, Previous experience in training, onboarding, or administrative support (preferably in a clinical or healthcare setting) 65k – 75k, Monsey

• Marketing Coordinator/ Account Manager, full-time, in-office position, seeking a skilled and tech-savvy professional to develop and execute marketing campaigns, create engaging content, and manage digital channels. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teams to drive brand awareness and engagement, and communicate effectively with key business contacts, 60k – 70k, Monsey, NY

multitask and have excellent organizational skills. 9am – 3pm, 50k, Pomona

• 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 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

• Information Technology Office Manager, seeking an experienced IT Office Manager to oversee its IT operations and infrastructure. Manage IT staff and vendors, ensure smooth technology operations, implement IT policies and procedures, provide technical support, and coordinate with vendors for IT solutions, services, and maintenance, 130k – 170k+, 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’ QC experience in a manufacturing facility required, Strong leadership, communication, and problemsolving skills, 110k - 150k, Newburgh NY, approx. 45 minutes from Monsey

• Controller for healthcare company, oversee financial operations across multiple entities, managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and providing financial insights to support executive decision-making. Strong financial background, excellent analytical skills, and an independent and resourceful

• Low Code Developer & L1 Customer Support, Build, improve, and maintain custom business apps using leading low code platforms, Support system integrations, improve data flows, and identify areas for smarter automation, Familiarity with automation tools, workflow design, and process optimization, 1+ years of experience in low code development, automation, or a related technical role, 70k –100k, Monsey

• 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

• Inventory Control Manager for a food plant manufacturer, 70k – 90k, North Jersey

• Life Insurance Underwriter, female office, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex files, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines, Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage complex applications and policy files, Proficiency in underwriting software and systems, 70k – 80k, Monsey

• Social Media Manager, be creative and strategic to lead the digital presence, developing and executing social media strategies that drive measurable growth, crafting compelling content, and fostering

• Professional Receptionist for Law Firm, Full-time position for a skilled Receptionist with prior office experience, excellent communication skills, and a calm demeanor. Responsibilities include managing phone calls, greeting clients, and providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, 65k – 75k, Monsey

• Administrative Assistant, full-time, for a large-scale construction management company. This role involves purchasing orders, organizing day-to-day office tasks, and managing phone calls and emails. Strong phone and computer skills are essential, 60k – 70k, Monsey

• Junior Life Insurance Underwriter, female office, Assist in evaluating and analyzing insurance applications to determine risk and coverage eligibility, Review medical and financial information to support underwriting decisions, Apply basic underwriting guidelines and policies under the supervision of senior underwriters, Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with ability to learn and grow, Basic knowledge of life insurance products and underwriting principles, Excellent communication and organizational skills, 60k+, Monsey

• Inside Sales, for a food plant manufacturer, 52k base salary plus commission, North Jersey

• Per-Diem LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC – provide in-home therapy services for the elderly [individual psychotherapy and mental health support ] $85 - $105 per session, 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

• Yeshiva Secretary, detail-oriented lady to manage accounts payable (QuickBooks), coordinate college programs, gather parental/student information, and submit paperwork in a timely manner. MondayThursday, 10am-2pm, $35/hr., Monsey

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

• 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

• 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., part-time or full-time, Upper Saddle River, NJ

• Assistant to Head Bookkeeper, female office, QuickBooks experience required, detailoriented, 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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RECORDING STUDIO

Special pricing, call Sara 845825-6452

AYIN BEAYIN

A quiet shprech once a week. For just $25 — the peace you seek. $72/ Name 718-400-AYIN

DEE PHOTOGRAPHY

Now offering Mini Photo Sessions. Get the most breathtaking photos of your little treasures! call: 845.499.8881

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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.

GARTLECH

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

PHOTO ALBUMS

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CAMP VIDEOS

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HIGH SCHOOLERS!

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GAME ROOM

Private game room for rent in Pomona NY ask about our dating special call/text/ whatsapp 201-579-0033 to make a reservation

GOWNS

MECHUTANESTA GOWN

Beautiful Taupe Gown for sale. size 16. 845.502.6491

GOWNS FOR SALE

Beautiful white 2 piece for sale. Perfect for sister of bride. Fits size 0-4. Also very pretty black size 8 sister of bride. Call/text 917-685-2426

GOWNS FOR SALE

Gorgeous ivory gown, hardly worn. Selling for $600. Size 6/8. Call/text(for pictures): 845 707 1631

SISTER OF BRIDE

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

MATERNITY GOWN RENTAL

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

WHITE GOWN

Looking to sell a size 2-4 white gown for sister of the

bride, please call 347 628 9586

LOST

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

gold pendant necklace with black and white stones few weeks before Pesach. Possibly in Town Square, Junee’s or Evergreen area. 917-474-6022

Black & white baby sandal Shoppers haven or Cedar Ln 845-659-1735

Diamond ring Yomim Tovim time 845-425-7996

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Monsey gift store is seeking a full-time worker with good communication skills and experience in gift wrapping. please email your resume to jobsinmonsey26@gmail.com

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Beautiful 1-bedroom apartment for rent on Dana Rd. Please call 845-352-6960

ONE BEDROOM SUITE

brand new, available for rent week/day on Lenore Ave, close to Viznitz and Satmar. 347-768-0202

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