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Watch Them Enjoy the Cheesecake

These mini cheesecake cups are a light and creamy Shavuos treat. Made with Meant To Be dairy so that even those with dairy sensitivities can enjoy them.

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Yield:10-12cheesecakecups

INGREDIENTS:

Cheesecake:

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4 tbsp. flour 

4 Meant To Be organic eggs

1/3 cup Meant To Be maple sugar

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1 tbsp. Meant To Be maple sugar

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. flour

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2 tbsp maple syrup

handful Kosher Taste fresh chopped parsley

2-3 tsp. sumac

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2 tbsp. oil

3 tbsp. stone ground mustard

Salt and pepper

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2 lemons

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SIMPLE, NOT SHOWSTOPPER

(Re: Showstopper Cheesecakes, Issue 499)

I imagine most readers of The Monsey View are like me: We bake basic marble cake, brownies and kokosh cake throughout the year. At most, we might try some fancier or more complex recipes featured in your pages in honor of Yom Tov. People like us ask, “What on earth is kataifi dough?” and can’t understand the appeal of Dubai chocolate. We would love recipes that are simple and delicious, like easier cheesecakes or milchig muffins in honor of Shavuos.

Thank you!

SIMCHA SEATING

(Re: I Have Some Advice For You, Issue 499)

A Reader Who Loves To Bake

I loved your collection of bar mitzvah advice and tips! Here’s mine: When I planned the seating for our simcha, I calculated how many guests I was expecting on each side of the mechitzah, divided the totals by eight (which is how many seats were at each table), and set that many tables. Then I put small signs on each table indicating who would sit there (e.g., family, friends, etc.).

I calculated that relatives from my side of the family would need three tables. But what happened was that the first to arrive sat down at a table, and then each subsequent arrival joined that table. When the table was full, the next guest in the group didn’t want to “start” a new table on her own, so she added a seat to the full table. This kept happening until I had twenty people seated at a table for eight. I tried to guide my guests to the other tables, but they were settled and enjoying each other’s company and didn’t want to move. (At one point, finally, one dear and gracious sister-in-law took pity on me and started a new table, and the overflow followed her.)

So here’s my tip: Next time, instead of setting several separate tables for guests in one category, I would have the caterer move two or three tables together so the guests could all sit together comfortably and enjoy each other’s company.

PICTURE OF PURITY

(Re: Laying the Handiwork, Issue 499)

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Music Lessons for Boys

NOT JUST FOR TWO-WHEELERS

(Re: Saved by His Helmet, Inbox, Issue 498)

I saw the letter from the mother who wrote that “when the training wheels come off, the helmet goes on.” In my opinion, helmets should be worn even when the bike still has training wheels. Training wheels were designed to teach the kid to ride without them, and therefore sit a bit off the ground on one side, which causes the bike to be off-balance. When the rider goes too fast or turns sharply, the bike can fall and result in injury, so helmets are always important.

THE BEST SEGULAH

(Re: Inbox, Bubby’s Cleaning Lady, Issue 498)

Many years ago, the daughter of Reb Mordechai Duvid Dombreve visited the Chozeh of Lublin. Among other requests, she asked that the Chozeh bentsch her that she should have a good maid (it was common in those days for all households to employ maids to assist with the housework, which was much more burdensome than it is nowadays with the advancements in technology that we benefit from). He answered, “You can tell whose daughter she is! She’s a very smart woman. A good maid is a segulah for shalom bayis and arichas yamim.”

My grandmother used to tell us this story. She heard it from her own grandmother.

A Hardworking Grandmother Who Would Not Manage Without Her Household Help

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(Re: POV, Issue 496)

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A TEST AND A TENANT

(Re: Give In Order To Get, Issue 488)

T.R.

Thank you so much for your weekly magazine! I find the content very wholesome, informative and relevant.

There were recently a couple of articles and letters on the topic of giving maaser. For a while, setting up a maaser account was on my to-do list, and from time to time, I would

remind my husband about it. While my husband and I always tried to make sure we were giving 10% to tzedakah, we didn’t keep an exact cheshbon

We recently purchased a vacant two-family investment house. While it took us only a few days to find a tenant for the first unit at asking price, we weren’t finding a tenant for the second unit, even after lowering the rent. As another month was approaching, and the apartment was still sitting vacant with little interest, we started getting desperate.

Suddenly, in the middle of the day, I had a brainstorm, thanks to The Monsey View. That week’s issue included the article “Solving the Parnassah Problem,” where one of the tips given was to give maaser. It reminded me what I know about the power of maaser and

Hashem’s guarantee for blessing.

Right then, called my husband and said, “When you can, please work on the maaser account. I think it’s going to get us a tenant.”

I felt like I was testing Hashem, but yes, Hashem gave us the right to do it with this mitzvah — “Vechanuni na b’zos,” test Me with this.

My husband texted me back around an hour later that he had opened the maaser account. Incredibly, a couple of hours later, I had an application for an interested and suitable tenant in my inbox. It was clear-cut hashgacha, repayment as promised.

I’d like to thank The Monsey View for being our broker and for publishing such practical, relevant articles that bring us all to a higher level!

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YOUR SAY

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

With the advent of artificial intelligence as a tool or shortcut in graphics creation, I wanted to respectfully request that ads and all graphics be checked for errors, especially in regard to human features. I find it distasteful and disturbing to view images with distorted human features. It’s hard to forget what you see, and these images make me queasy. I wonder if others feel the same way?

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A HEARTFELT REQUEST

A Loyal Reader

Over a century ago, Mrs. Eiga bas Reb Ezriel departed this world quietly and childless. On her matzeivah is inscribed a heartfelt request: Please come light a candle in her zechus, and she will daven on your behalf — for children, grandchildren, and a long, healthy life. Countless visitors have shared stories of nissim they saw after davening at her kever

Her yahrtzeit falls on 9 Sivan (June 5 this year) — two days after Shavuos. Candles and matches will be supplied at her kever on that day. Her matzeivah is located in Old Montefiore Cemetery in Queens, New York (see photo for exact location).

For more information or to share your own story, feel free to reach out to mrosen11249@ gmail.com.

May Hashem grant everyone the yeshuos they need.

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Thank you to the HUNDREDS of Monsey kids who submitted their logos to The Monsey View and thank you to the THOUSANDS of people who called in to vote! AND THE WINNER IS...

NIEDERMAN

CONGRATULATIONS! Please contact The Monsey View to claim your prize — a choice of either 4 FREE art lessons or a Cricut machine! 11, Vien cheder

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A FEW WORDS WITH THE WINNER

SHMULI NIEDERMAN

Hi, Shmuli! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

My name is Shmuli Niederman, and I live in Airmont. I’m eleven years old, and I’m in kitah zayin in Vien cheder. I love learning, writing, drawing and reading.

You drew an amazing logo! How did you come up with the concept?

I wanted to draw something that would include a “view.” First I thought of a magnifying glass, but then I thought it would be too typical. Then I thought binoculars would be a more original idea.

I did play around with the placement a little bit.

I first tried making the binoculars straight, but it didn’t look good. Once I made it on an angle, it looked just right!

How long did it take you to get it right?

About a half hour.

What

materials did you use?

I first outlined it in pencil, and then I used a plain black Sharpie marker.

Do you get your talent from somewhere?

Interestingly, two of my great-grandfathers (one each on my father’s and mother’s sides) used to engrave letters by hand, and my grandmother is also artistically talented. My mother learned a lot from her mother, my grandmother, and I learned a lot from my mother!

Have you always enjoyed drawing?

Yes. I’ve been drawing since I was a little kid, and I have a couple of notebooks filled with my drawings.

What was your reaction when you heard that you won this contest?

I was sleeping, but I woke up as soon as my mother opened the door to my room. When she told me I won, I was so excited I started dancing! Then I was too excited to go back to sleep.

How do you see yourself taking your art to the next level when you grow up?

I think I would want to be a sofer. Or an architect!

You’ve got a great eye and lots of talent, Shmuli! We can’t wait to see great things from you!

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WHAT’S SOMETHING SPECIAL YOU DO FOR YOUR HUSBAND AND/ OR SONS TO HELP THEM STAY UP TO LEARN ON SHAVUOS NIGHT?

I prepare light baked goods and purchase a variety of fresh flowers to send along to shul. The natural fragrance of the flowers provides a welcoming atmosphere that promotes wakefulness.

Before Shavuos each year, I prepare individual treat boxes for my bochurim to enjoy when they return home from shul Shavuos at dawn. Somewhat reminiscent of a mishloach manos package, the theme and contents are different every year, and they appreciate it each time anew. It includes a variety of individually wrapped dairy miniatures and a little bottle of iced coffee. Of course, I always write a little (personalized) note telling them how much I admire their learning Torah on this night and the entire year. As an example, the son who makes an extra effort all year to wake up on time gets special mention for that. My teenage daughter finds the whole thing a bit much, but I firmly insist that if anyone deserves miniatures and cheesecake, it’s those who hold up the world.

I don’t do anything in particular; I just honestly, truly respect them. It’s great to stay up all night when there’s a choice, but the fact that they have the willingness and ko’ach to stay up when it’s required — I truly am blown away.

I cut up cold watermelon cubes to take to shul at night. I prepare and serve a very light yet filling meal so they don’t get tired from eating heavy food.

I try to keep the kids quiet so that my husband can nap on Erev Yom Tov. It might mean watching them outdoors or giving them crafts to keep them entertained.

There is nothing for me to do; he needs to choose a shul that works for him. The right environment is its own motivation.

In shanah rishonah, I bought my husband an antique leather Tikkun Leil Shavuos, and I put in little motivational notes between the pages. It is now many years later, and he still has those notes, enjoying their messages and the memories every year.

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Shikkur for Torah

Y. Levenstein

Shlomo Hamelech writes in Shir Hashirim (2:4), “ Heviani el bais hayayin v’diglu alay ahavah.” The Midrash ( Bamidbar Rabbah 2:3) says this pasuk refers to Har Sinai. Klal Yisroel says, “Hakadosh Baruch Hu brought us up to the large wine cellar (Sinai), where He gave us the Torah and mitzvos, and we accepted it with great love.”

Why do Chazal compare Matan Torah to a wine cellar?

Reb Shmuel Rozovsky, zt”l, Rosh Yeshivas Ponovezh, explains this simply. Consider a bottle of alcoholic drink. You don’t become intoxicated just by having it on the table; you’d have to actually drink it. However, if you were to visit an alcoholic beverage manufacturing facility, you may become intoxicated even without tasting the wine. The fumes are so strong that they can cause intoxication even if you don’t drink any alcohol.

When the Yidden came to Matan Torah, the very air and atmosphere was so saturated with the kedusha of Torah that we all became intoxicated with Torah. Even before opening a sefer to learn, we were impacted. It was an atmosphere so uplifting that it had the power to open every Yid’s heart and instill a strong level of ahavah and desire to accept the Torah.

In Reb Shmuel’s words, “Every Yid became shikkur for Torah!”

This degree of exposure to the “fumes” of Torah has given ko’ach to Klal Yisroel throughout the generations, creating a deep connection and love for Torah. Our entire being is suffused with true love and longing for Torah and mitzvos. It is ahavas haTorah with no boundaries.

REB SHALOM GALAI merited that which your typical person usually does not attain. Growing up in Volkovysk, Belarus, there were no yeshivos locally. But his mother dreamed that at least one of her sons would grow to become a talmid chacham. She had no idea where she would find a proper yeshivah for young Shalom, but decided to do research. For several weeks, she and her young son trekked by foot from town to town to find out where there was a yeshivah. It was an act of mesirus nefesh in its fullest sense. The journey was an arduous one, but Shalom’s mother kept reassuring him and herself that it would all be worthwhile when they would find a makom Torah in which he could grow.

On their way, they arrived in Radin, and Shalom’s mother was delighted to learn that there was indeed a yeshivah in town. Then she heard about the physical accommodations, and she was dismayed. The bochurim would sleep by local residents and eat with them. The standard of living in town was clearly subpar. How can I leave my young son in such poor conditions? ”she thought to herself.” Never mind the fact that I have no idea how I could possibly pay a family to host him!

As she walked down the street, preoccupied with her predicament, Shalom’s mother spotted a woman carrying baskets, obviously

He simply wanted to teach us that the Torah of a young bochur is no less important or valuable than the learning of the Chofetz Chaim himself

on her way home from the market. Perhaps, as a member of the community, the woman would have advice for her, so Shalom’s mother crossed the street to speak with her. “You see,” she explained, “On the one hand, I so badly want my son to join the yeshivah, yet I can’t see how it could work out technically. We live far away, and I can’t pay for food and lodging for my son.”

Without hesitation, the woman replied, “That’s no problem at all. He can stay at our house. I’ll arrange a room for him to sleep in, and I’ll serve him enough food so he should have the strength to learn in the yeshivah.”

Shalom’s mother was delighted and thanked the woman profusely.

“What’s your name?” she then asked.

“Freida Hakohen,” the woman replied.

Mrs. Galai had no idea that she was speaking with the wife of the Chofetz Chaim!

And so it was that Shalom Galai became a ben bayis of the Chofetz Chaim, living in the home of the gadol hador and eating at his table for the next four years. Interestingly, when everyone would sit down to dinner, the Chofetz Chaim made sure his wife served Shalom first. “He needs to go back to yeshivah to learn,” he would say.

Years later, Reb Shalom would relate to his children, including the well-known Reb Shimon Galai, shlit”a: “What do you think? Was the Chofetz Chaim not in a rush to return to his learning as well? He simply wanted to teach us that the Torah of a young bochur is no less important or valuable than the learning of the Chofetz Chaim himself.”

This experience generated a tremendous ahavas haTorah in Reb Shalom, and he tried to transmit it to the next generation.

Reb Shimon Galai describes the extreme destitution he grew up with as a child living in Haifa. They hardly had food on the table, but he clearly recalls his father’s face when he managed to bring home an entire set of the new Vilna Shas. He didn’t lecture or preach, but the children picked up on their father’s ecstasy. They knew that nothing comes close to the value of Torah, not more food or luxuries, nor any money in the world.

One day, young Shimon and his brothers went with their father to learn in shul, and they found the front door locked. A typical child might be excited to be “off the hook” from learning for the day, but not the Galai boys. Without missing a beat, Reb Shalom, who was not a youngster, climbed in through the window, and his boys followed suit. Learning that day was sweeter than usual. The boys saw just how important learning Torah was for

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One afternoon, when Reb Shimon came to visit his father just after he returned from shul, he saw his father writhing in agony

their father, and they sensed how precious their extra efforts were.

Toward the sunset of his life, Reb Shalom suffered terribly from illness. Still, he would never give up his daily trip to the beis midrash to learn. One afternoon, when Reb Shimon came to visit his father just after he returned from shul, he saw his father writhing in agony.

“Tatte, how did you have the strength to learn for two hours without a break in such a matzav?” he asked.

His father’s face lit up. “Shima’le, I’ll tell you! When I realized that my lot in life right now would include such suffering, I poured out my heart in tefillah. ‘If I am destined to suffer,’ I said, ‘I will accept it with love, but Ribbono Shel Olam, I ask that at least during my regular learning time, I should not be in pain, so I can learn as usual and enjoy Your Torah!’

“Apparently,” Reb Shalom said, passing on his secret key to ahavas haTorah, “Hashem has heard my tefillos, and I am able to learn Torah calmly and joyfully.”

* * * * *

Shmuel* is a steady participant in the nightly shiur in his shul. Rain or shine, every single evening finds him attentively devoting his kvias ittim at the shiur, and he’s careful never to miss a single one.

As his son’s chasunah date approached, Shmuel wondered to himself what would be. Would he be forced to break his record and miss learning? It simply didn’t seem feasible not to miss the shiur. After all, he was the mechutan!

But where’s there’s a will there’s a way, they say. And for Shmuel, his desire and willpower were so strong that he came up with a plan. He could be at his son’s wedding — and at the shiur — at the same time.

Shmuel asked the maggid shiur if the location of the shiur could be switched for just that night. Right there, in an outer room of the chasunah hall, the dozens of regular shiur participants could come hear the shiur

And so it was.

Just after the chuppah, as soft music played inside the banquet hall and the guests dined, a different kind of music — the music of Torah — played in the lobby.

Guests who arrived at the hall just then looked for the mechutan, and where did they find him? Dressed in his best, seated in a side room alongside many other men who were engrossed in their nightly shiur.

After three-quarters of an hour, he was back, welcoming his guests and getting ready to dance. The joy on his face was palpable. He had merited achieving a wondrous combination — mixing the joy of his son’s chuppah with the joy of limud Torah.

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QAs the mother of young children, I am frequently overwhelmed with the demands of cooking, cleaning and everything else. In the evening, when everyone’s either kvetching or crying, I lose it. I yell at my kids, and that quiets them down. Then I feel guilty and berate myself for yelling at them. I feel terrible until the next day, when I do it all over again. How can I stop this cycle?

— Gitty

ADear Gitty,

Parenting is one of life’s most daunting, exhausting and humbling experiences. At the same time, it’s also a profound vessel for personal growth and emotional expansion. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, drained or powerless in your interactions with your children, know that what you are experiencing is common.

While parenting brings immense joy, it also comes with relentless stress. The daily challenges of the morning rush, homework battles, bedtime routines and simply staying present with our children can feel like an uphill climb. As families grow, so do the demands, stretching parents in multiple directions at once.

First take a moment to acknowledge the struggle. Parenting is tough. When faced with difficult behaviors, we often react from a subconscious place, with our nervous system on high alert. But instead of evaluating yourself with judgment, I invite you to evaluate yourself with compassion. You’re doing your best with the skills and tools you have right now.

We all struggle to maintain emotional equilibrium with our children. Fatigue, stress and hunger can quickly erode our patience, leaving us feeling depleted. But just as we encourage our children to rest and recharge, we must give ourselves the same. Filling your own cup — with self-acceptance and compassion — will create a foundation of emotional resilience, allowing you to reflect these same qualities back to your children.

PARENTING IS A DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN TWO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: LOVE AND FIRMNESS

When we cultivate understanding and kindness toward ourselves, we naturally extend it to our children. Like us, they have moments of frustration, overwhelm and feeling misunderstood. In these moments, what they need most is what we also need when we feel that way — compassion, connection and the reassurance that they are doing their best.

By leading with empathy, we foster a home where everyone can thrive. And that, above all else, is the heart of parenting.

Once we establish that empathy, we can learn the skills of communicating effectively.

Parenting is a delicate balance between two essential elements: love and firmness. Many parents believe these are opposing forces — that they must choose between being affectionate and setting strict boundaries. However, the true gift we give our children is the fusion of both — loving firmness.

With love and compassion, we can establish and uphold boundaries. We can acknowledge and understand our children’s emotions while maintaining the structure they need to feel safe and secure. Loving our children does not mean giving endlessly or mindlessly; it means creating an environment where they feel supported, even when we must say no.

When children push back against our limits, our role is to lean into their discomfort with an open heart and mind. Even when we cannot give them what they want, we can still offer them the gift of being seen and understood.

Mother: I see that you’re really enjoying playing Monopoly with your brother, but it’s time to brush your teeth and get ready for bed.

Child: (Ignores and continues playing.)

Mother: I know it’s hard to stop playing; it looks like you’re having a great time.

Child: Just five more minutes… PLEASE!

Mother: It seems like you’d need at least another hour to really finish the game. Why don’t we put it in a safe place so you can pick up right where you left off after school tomorrow? (She gently places the board on a high shelf, preserving it for later.)

Being firm doesn’t mean being harsh. It means standing your ground while remaining calm, empathetic and connected. When children feel both the security of boundaries and the safety of unconditional love, they develop emotional resilience and trust.

Parenting is never about perfection; it’s about presence. By embracing both love and firmness, we offer our children the structure they need and the compassion they deserve.

Hatzlacha, Toby

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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Well over 8,000 men made their way to Rockland Community College on May 22 to take part in Satmark, a massive business expo highlighting the Satmar community’s robust world of business and industry.

Approximately 400 companies took booths at Satmark, which was produced by Compass for Satmar Kiryas Joel. Shmiel Stern, founder and CEO at Compass, which runs mul-

tiple expos per year, described Satmark as the largest business show ever conducted for the chassidish and heimish communities. The expo ran from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Stern noted that the college’s enormous 100,000-square-foot venue was packed throughout the show, and that even with renting an extra 5,000 spaces at the college, parking was tight at times.

While many of the exhibitors who came to Satmark hoping to drive business to their stores and websites hail from the tristate area, others came from as far away as Montreal and London. From furniture to food and finance, and from logistics to lumber and leasing, the businesses at Satmark ran the gamut, with the displays of acumen, professionalism and creativity further demonstrating that business is alive and well in the Satmar community.

One of the most intriguing booths at Satmark was set up by ParCare, whose family of medical centers include facilities in Boro Park, Williamsburg, Kiryas Joel and Crown Heights. Depicting just some of the services offered by ParCare, the booth’s full size glass cubes were a life-size medical center mockup, with actors playing the parts of doctors and patients.

“Their booth was genius,” said Stern.

In addition to visiting the expo’s booths to chat with exhibitors and avail themselves of the many refreshments that were available to all, Satmark attendees were also able to take advantage of free one-on-one business coaching and panel demonstrations led by experts from within the Satmar community on topics including mortgages and marketing.

While last week’s show may have been the first-ever Satmark, it is likely the first of many. Stern has plans to continue highlighting Satmar businesses on an ongoing basis. In addition to being listed in an online directory, Satmark’s vendors will also have the opportunity to promote sales and discounts through the same platform.

“This has become an all-year-round project,” noted Stern.

Security was in evidence throughout the day at Satmark in light of the ongoing rise in antisemitism, with the extra manpower ensuring the safety of everyone in attendance. Satmark also caught the attention of multiple local elected

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officials, with Rockland County Executive Ed Day, State Senator Bill Weber, Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht and Assemblyman Aron Wieder among those who took part in the expo.

“Proud to be part of the Satmark Trade Show in Rockland County — a true showcase of every facet of the economy, driving jobs across NYS and reflecting a strong, educated and united community,” said Wieder on social media.

Inspiration and Commitment at Endof-Year Hineni Event

There was a massive turnout in Trenton on May 22, as more than 4,000 post-seminary girls and women made their way to the Cure Insurance Arena for Hineni’s first-ever event targeting an older audience.

A division of TAG, Hineni runs a yearly curriculum for eleventh and twelfth graders in girls schools that span the religious spectrum. Approximately 25,000 girls in the United States, France, Eretz Yisroel and Mexico have already gone through the Hineni program, which educated them about technology and gave them the tools to deal with associated challenges.

Hineni has always run an end-ofyear celebration for its high schoolers, but they received requests this year from alumni of their high school program for an event that would include them, too. The result was Hineni Nischazek, presented by United Refuah HealthShare, which was open to the general public and boasted a program that included guidance from noted gedolim, inspiring guest speakers, a heartwarming production and an audio-visual presentation. Those who made it to Cure Arena before the 8 p.m. start time were also able to reap the benefits of a presentation analyzing the realities of artificial intelligence, whose use proliferates in practically every segment of our society.

Organizers of the event were hoping that Hineni Nischazek would draw an

audience of 1,000, but their estimates turned out to be completely off-base. Instead, over 4,000 women and postseminary girls from all over the tristate area and beyond carved out time from their schedules to take part in the event, which also included a memorable kumzitz.

Hineni Nischazek was TAG’s second event of the day at Cure Arena, with approximately 4,500 high schoolers taking part in a morning program created exclusively for them. Those participants included girls from all over New York and New Jersey, as well as groups from Mexico and Los Angeles, with schools in Cleveland, Baltimore, Toronto, Montreal and Eretz Yisroel joining the celebration via live video hookup.

Tempers Flare as Ramapo Residents Speak Out on Development Plan

It was an uncomfortable night at Ramapo Town Hall last week, as Monsey area residents shared their thoughts on a proposed development plan that could potentially alter the face of Monsey in a very significant way.

The May 21st meeting addressed the proposed Planned Unit Development zoning law, known as PUD, that would allow the creation of mixed-use projects on parcels that are 10 acres or more in size. If the law is passed in Ramapo, developers would have the ability to submit applications to the Town Board for projects that would include housing, commercial and recreational

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Residents of Monsey’s Jewish community took opposing sides on the issue, with some speaking out in favor of a plan that would allow for more housing, while others insisted that traffic and congestion are already at untenable levels. The arguments often took on a passionate tone, with one pro-PUD resident saying that traffic is a reality, and not his highest priority, reported The Monsey Scoop.

“I want my kids to have neighbors,” the Kaser resident argued. “Let them socialize and make friends. There’s no such thing as overpopulation. Those who don’t like it can move elsewhere.”

The Ramapo Town Board chose not to vote on the proposal as planned last week, choosing instead to take more time to consider public opinion.

Treasury Department Pulling the Plug on the Penny

It may be the oldest coin in circulation in the United States, but the penny is set to become a relic of the past, with production to be phased out next year.

CBS News reported that the United States Treasury Department announced last week that it was ceasing production of the one-cent coin because of high manufacturing costs. A 2024 report issued by the United States Mint noted that it costs 3.7 cents to manufacture a penny, making each coin a losing proposition. Phasing out the penny is expected to save the Mint $56 million each year.

Today’s pennies are made mostly out of zinc and topped with a copper overlay. Zinc prices have more than doubled since 2000, driving the cost of the penny up to their current levels. The Mint placed its final order for penny blanks in May, and expects to use up that supply in early 2026.

On the practical level, stores are expected to round their purchases up to the nearest five cents, but accord-

ing to USA Today, eliminating the penny may just be the tip of the iceberg. More nickels would likely need to be minted to bridge the gap, and the Treasury Department loses almost nine cents on every nickel produced.

Kevin McColly, CEO of Coinstar, whose supermarket coin-counting machines give shoppers an opportunity to rid themselves of the coins lurking in their homes, has a helpful suggestion for the public: Remember that coins are cash, not clutter. He noted that people typically don’t realize just how much money they have sitting in their coin jars, often underestimating the amount by half. Instead, McColly recommends collecting all those loose coins and trading them in, something that can be done at the bank or a credit union for free, or via CoinStar, which takes a modest cut on every transaction.

“It’s a wonderfully pleasurable experience,” said McColly. “People have this sensation of found money.”

More than just an effort to tidy up or find a few extra dollars, putting coins back into circulation keeps the Mint from having to make new ones. That reality became evident during COVID when both consumers and business owners were more careful about their spending, creating a temporary coin shortage.

With so many people using credit cards instead of cash, spending habits have changed in the United States. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has been a vocal supporter of the move to

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End of an Era as Bais Shifra Miriam Closes Its Doors

Those last goodbyes as the academic year comes to an end in June will have a true sense of finality at Bais Shifra Miriam, with difficult financial realities forcing the school to close down for good.

With more than four decades of educating local girls to its credit, Bais Shifra Miriam struggled mightily over the past year, even closing down for a short time in March due to complications that included a teachers’ strike and a years-long monetary crisis. As one of a small number of schools that does not accept any government funding for a variety of reasons, Bais Shifra Miriam has had trouble staying afloat over the past several years.

The school will be merging with the Bas Yisroel Girls School, which has similar policies regarding government funding.

All Clear, After a Pair of Erev Shabbos Scares

It was an eventful Erev Shabbos last week in the area, with two suspicious incidents called into the authorities. Thankfully, both turned out to be false alarms.

Rockland Daily reported that the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office was notified just after noon of a suspicious package that was spotted at the nearby Rockland County Clerk’s Office. Patrol units were sent to the site, along with the county’s bomb squad who secured the area. A thorough investigation determined that the package was not dangerous, with the sheriff’s office declining to share any information about the package’s sender.

The next incident took place approximately two hours later near the Monsey–Spring Valley border, when residents were concerned to see a helicopter flying unusually low near their homes. The helicopter was no longer in the area by the time the Ramapo Police Department responded to the call, but residents who had taken video of its flight were able to share the footage with the authorities. Those videos included footage of the helicopter’s front left seat passenger waving at those on the ground.

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office determined that the helicopter posed no threat and was likely part of Fleet Week, held this year in New York City from May 21 through May 27. The annual celebration honors the United States’ sea services, and military flyovers are often part of the festivities.

A statement released by the Ramapo Police Department read, “We thank our residents for remaining vigilant and encourage the community to report any unusual or concerning activity. As always, public safety remains our top priority.”

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Eggplant Parm

Servings: 6

Tomato Sauce Ingredients:

1 bottle Tuscanini Marinara Sauce

1/4 cup Clos Mesorah Olive Oil

1 Tbsp Pinch Churri Chimi Blend

1/2 onion, diced

6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

3 fresh basil leaves

Eggplant Ingredients:

1 medium eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

2 cups Panko breadcrumbs

1 Tbsp Pinch Three Seasons Blend

2 Tbsp Pinch Churri Chimi Blend

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil leaves, chopped Olive oil, for frying

Layers stacked with flavor

Directions:

Make the Sauce:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.

2. Add the diced onion and sliced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Stir in the marinara sauce, basil leaves, and Pinch Churri Chimi Blend.

4. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare and Bread the Eggplant:

1. Set up three shallow plates:

Plate 1: Flour mixed with Pinch Three Seasons Blend

Plate 2: Whisked eggs

Plate 3: Panko breadcrumbs mixed with Pinch Churri Chimi Blend

2. Dredge each eggplant slice in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.

3. In a frying pan over medium heat, add enough olive oil to shallow fry.

4. Fry eggplant slices until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Assemble and Bake:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.

3. Add a layer of fried eggplant slices.

4. Top with more sauce, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and chopped basil.

5. Repeat the layers, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.

6. Bake uncovered on the lower oven rack for 30–35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

7. Let rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Optional: Refrigerate and reheat in the oven for 30 minutes before serving.

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Kaily rejects the shadchan’s persistence. She takes her mother to buy a necklace for the kallah.

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“We’re going to pack forty days into four,” Tziri said. She stood at the mirror, struggling with the clasp of her necklace — a ruby teardrop, a sapphire square and a diamond round.

Glamorous and understated at once. It was only half past eight on Wednesday morning, but Tziri was brimming with energy.

“It sounds like some sort of a segulah,” Perela quipped.

“No segulah, just lots of hard work.”

While Tziri outlined their day, Perela compulsively flipped her phone open and closed. She couldn’t really concentrate because she had to call home, now. She hadn’t spoken to Ezriel since she left. The time difference was a killer; when they finally landed, he was davening Shachris, and then he was in the classroom, and then she fell asleep before he had his recess break.

All she’d done was send a quick text when she landed so they all knew she was safe.

But now the timing was perfect. It was seven-thirty Tuesday evening back in New York. Her kids should be post-supper and winding down.

She nervously smoothed the blanket over her queensized bed. Tziri was still talking.

“That’s what room service is for,” Tziri said.

Perela finished smoothing it anyway. “I’ll just quickly call my family quickly, and then I’ll be ready to leave.”

Tziri nodded. “Go ahead. But don’t become enmeshed

with your family. When I’m away on business, I keep it cool so I can focus.”

How did keeping it cool work? Weren’t they supposed to be enmeshed?

Was there some truth to what Tziri was saying? She was nervous about calling home. It would somehow spoil the magic of disconnect that had enveloped her the moment she closed the door to her house.

She dialed the familiar number. It rang in that distant international sort of way.

After the fifth ring, finally, someone answered. That someone was not Ezriel or any of the kids.

“Hi. Who am I speaking to?” She was pretty sure she had the correct phone number.

“Oh! Hi, Tante Perela. It’s Suri.” Why was Eli’s daughter in her house? “I’m babysitting.”

She tensed. She’d be away for only one week. And on day two, he needed a babysitter already.

“Where’s Ezriel?”

“He had PTA for his students today. He said he would be back at about ten o’clock.”

“Aha.” Relief and disappointment filled her. “How are things in the house?” She was hungry to hear.

“Things are okay. I came last night to help, and he asked me to also come tomorrow.” Suri chuckled like it was some sort of joke. “Yesterday, the boys took out every single toy, and Charni found the Vaseline. She smeared it all over her face and the table. Uncle Ezriel didn’t know what to do. He called my father to say there was an emergency.”

Perela eked out a chuckle, though something inside her thawed. He wasn’t managing.

She heard hair-raising shrieks in the background. Those shrieks were part of the daily war cries at the Sternbergs. “What’s going on?”

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“The boys are fighting. Don’t worry. I’ll tell Uncle Ezriel you called, okay?” Suri sounded eager to hang up.

There was a knock on the hotel door. Tziri opened it to reveal a Chinese man wearing a suit and holding a few paper bags with the Chabad logo.

Tziri greeted him like an old friend.

“It’s Tao, the agent,” Tziri whispered to her.

She nodded. To Suri she said, “Thanks. Can you get me Sheva on the phone, please?”

She watched Tao spread a plastic tablecloth on the little table and start removing items from the bags — a bottle of milk, fresh baguettes, salad, and some cheeses and spreads. He obviously had experience dining his American clients, and he folded napkins and placed the cutlery on them.

“Hi, Mommy,” Sheva said, suddenly shy.

“Hi, darling. How’s it going?”

“It’s good. We had pizza today! And ice cream, and Suri came yesterday and today to babysit. But Leiby and Avrumy fight all day.”

Anxiety rose inside her. Perela glanced at the set table and the luxurious room to remember where she was. I’m not home now, so calm down She moved over to the mirror to ensure she was still wearing her freshly done sheitel and casually cute outfit. When she was on the phone with her family, she imagined herself with tired eyes and faded clothes.

“Tell them they’ll only get their gifts if they behave, and tell Tatty to call me,” she told Sheva.

Tziri was wagging her finger at her. Perela was apparently enmeshed with her kids.

She saw a missed call from Kaily and a text. Ma’s MRI doesn’t show much. They claim she moved around too much, and they have to redo it under sedation. I made an appointment for next week.

She deleted the message. Kaily had been really rude to her a day earlier, and that was after giving up her last night home to take her place. She was going to disconnect, with a capital D.

There was no way to better disconnect than start her meal with dessert. She indulged in a freshly brewed coffee and the warm doughnuts lightly sprinkled with confectioners’ sugar. Ah! The magic was back.

“We’ll do a bit of grocery shopping later,” Tziri said. “For now, let’s pack up these leftovers to tide us over. We have to be at Kanoshi soon.”

The woman was so chilled. She was going to strike multi-thousand dollar deals all day, and she looked like she was heading to the beach.

Tao nodded and graciously led them through the main lobby. The lobby decor was magnificent, with large glass windows and intricate lighting.

“Communism isn’t so bad,” Perela said, grinning.

“Shh…” Tziri said seriously. “Don’t say a word about it. They watch your every move here.”

Perela clamped her mouth shut.

“And besides, let me see what you say after we visit the factories.”

Perela kept her eyes glued to the window. She’d never seen so many people in her life. The financial district rivaled Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

They entered the first factory, and Tao gave them a quick tour. Perela almost cried. Hundreds of masked workers sat over sewing machines, without exchanging a word. Women with their necks set at an impossible angle sewed seam after seam, steaming garment after garment.

“They earn three dollars an hour,” Tziri whispered in her ear. “I pay you a bit better than that, no?” She winked again.

As the tour wound down, Tziri

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started talking shop. What she wanted, how she wanted it, and when she wanted it. Tao led them to the manager’s office to hash out the details.

As they were about to enter the room, her phone buzzed. Ezriel. She hesitated. It was ten o’clock back home now. She’d call him back when they were done. She silenced the call and turned off all sounds.

Tziri was a pro at haggling with the manager and his broken English. She took a freshly sewn garment off the floor and stretched it by the seam. She showed the manager that the stitches were coming apart.

He nodded and promised a much better product.

Perela swallowed a chuckle. Tziri should not try this trick on Perela’s or her kids’ wardrobes. It was funny to see her Ali and Temu products at the production stage.

Adrenaline kept them both on their feet until three o’clock. Perela lost track of how many Zhuns and Zhens she’d met along with Tings, Mings and Whings. All she knew was that she’d seen more garments today than most people saw in ten lifetimes.

“We’re sitting down right now,” Tziri decided. Tao dropped them off at a little picnic table in a park where they ate their breakfast leftovers. “Supper at Chabad is really nice and fun. You get to meet tons of people.”

Supper? How could she think about evening when she hadn’t spoken to her husband yet?

Perela took out her phone. Of course he had tried her. Dozens of times.

“Hmm… I see my husband tried me. I haven’t spoken to him since I left.”

Then again, Tziri hadn’t spoken to her husband since she left either. Not that it seemed to bother her.

“Uh, Perela? It’s two o’clock in the morning in New York. Calm down. Those men are fine without us for one week. Are you sure you want to call him?”

Perela suddenly pitied this strong, chilled, confident woman.

“Yes. I’m sure.”

She was about to dial his number when the phone rang. “Hello,” she said quickly.

“Perela,” he said slowly. She heard him exhale. “I called you so many times.”

“I know. I’m sorry. My ringer was off because I was in a meeting.” She wanted him to believe her. “You’re still up? Isn’t it the middle of the night?”

Tziri was watching her intently. Perela stood up and slowly walked toward the grassy field. A little child dressed in tatters, barefoot, was playing on the grass near her. His mother was probably one of those women bent over in the factory a few blocks away.

Did the boy feel abandoned? Did he realize that his mother’s job meant survival?

“I’m still up because there was no way I could go to sleep without talking to you.”

Tears gathered in her eyes. “H… How’s everything?” She watched through blurred vision as the boy ran after a bird.

“Well.” Ezriel paused. “Things are going… well. Two days passed already, for better or for worse.”

She was quiet, waiting.

“I called Eli. I was desperate,” Ezriel said honestly. “I don’t know how you do it.”

She coughed lightly to show she was there. Listening. Intently, in fact. She had been waiting to hear those words for thirteen years now.

“I’m working so hard,” Ezriel said. “And I can’t help thinking that you do this every day. So… really, I stayed up to say thank you.”

TO BE CONTINUED…

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FLOWER SCAPES

TABLESCAPE BY

LUXURE EVENTS BY M. WEBER

HOLLANDER

PREPARED FOR PRINT BY SHEVY

IT’S SHAVUOS.

Your table is the canvas. Florals are the art.

Arrange them dense and dainty with dimension, scatter them airily with bold dashes, or let towering branches arch overhead.

Whichever flowers you choose to use, you can always rely on their gorgeous results to herald the celebration of Matan Torah.

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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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Scallops and beaded elements in soft shades of pink bring a timeless charm to the table along with an unmistakable contemporary edge.

VINTAGE

STARCHED AND STARK

A scalloped table topper with delicate embroidery in three shades of pink over a white silk liner is the perfect backdrop for this showstopping tablescape.

Coordinating linen placemats and napkins in the same three shades — blush, mauve and rose — create an ombre effect; the hues are similar enough to flow smoothly, different enough to give the table that extra dimension.

GARDEN GLORY

Using similar vases in varying heights, sizes and designs gives the table artistic dimension. I like to use neutral-colored vases with simple textures so the focus is on the florals. These white ceramic ribbed vases check all the boxes.

Spirea, this spring specialty with a short blooming season right in time for Shavuos, is a gorgeous gardeny filler that works in most bouquets. It gives body and soft texture without overshadowing the prominent flowers.

Ranunculus, peonies, secret garden roses and anemones all come together in these soft arrangements that represent the season and its blossoming bounty.

I folded each of these scalloped napkins and arranged it between the walled charger and the show plate for this flower-like presentation.

Vintage beading on the chairs and cutlery flow well together with the bubble-stemmed glasses.

Transparent accent cups in two different sizes enhance the table setting without cluttering up the space.

These velvet chairs, both dainty and regal, were an obvious choice against the white of the tablecloths.

These delicate Herend show plates complement the vintage vibe with class and ceremony.

RUSTIC BREEZE

Wood, bamboo and white undertones, with a sprinkling of buds for that soft vibrancy, make the outdoors a perfect Shavuos kiddush setting.

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ARBOREOUS AND AIRY

Cane chairs, an open white-washed wood table, bamboo accents and a sprinkling of bud vases lend an airiness to this scene. Like a light breeze rustling through the garden, this outdoorsy mood heralds summer and this Yom Tov of greenery.

SPRING IN BLOOM

Cane-wrapped vases both complement the chairs and also serve as the perfect holders for this variety of blooms. A bunch of spirea branches arch over the table in the center, and dainty arrangements showcase the trending colors of the season in small doses. Ranunculus, peonies, roses and delphiniums with a few well-placed billy balls bring whimsy and color to the table.

These square accent cups work with almost any tablescape. The amber reflects most colors and blends in seamlessly without overwhelming the table.

The woodsy theme incorporated in this tablescape feels so right for Shavuos.

Rustic tones livened up with whites and jolts of color.

TOUCH OF DRAMA

LIGHT AND LIFE

The same tableware and furniture, switched up just a little bit, can create a completely different effect.

Here, the white bowl filled with a lively bouquet brings out the white tones in the table and chairs, making everything brighter and more fun.

ABUNDANCE

There’s something so lavish about one overflowing bloom-filled vase in the center of the table, and this low-footed ribbed bowl serves as the perfect base for this variety.

I went a little daring by adding bright orange roses amid the ranunculus, peonies, spirea, billy balls and delphiniums in this bouquet.

The cutlery are displayed casually for this more fun tablescape.

When the space allows for it, I love adding a statement piece to bring some interest to the table.

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make for pretty decor elements.

Incorporating just a hint of your accent color in the setting makes it really pop in the centerpiece. I folded an orange and blue fiesta napkin together, which allowed me to give the orange just enough attention to draw the eyes to the roses of that color.

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SOUPS, SALADS ‘N MORE

BY LIBBY GOLDBERGER

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

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We all need some “real food” on Shavous to complement all those cheesecakes. These dishes are simple to create and will round out your kiddush or milchig meal with elegance and finesse.

SUMMER FRUIT SOUP WITH KARIOT

CRUNCH

Elevate your Shavous meal with this vibrant fruit soup that is practically bursting with flavors and textures. Add the crunch for that final crispy touch.

INGREDIENTS

6 ripe nectarines, thinly sliced

6 ripe peaches, thinly sliced

2 (15 oz.) cans sweet pitted cherries

1 (16 oz.) bag frozen rhubarb and strawberry combo

1 tropical-flavored jello

2 cups water

Kariot Nougat-Creme-Filled cereal, for topping

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook fruit in water for 30 to 40 minutes.

2. Remove from heat, and add the jello. Mix to combine. Cool.

3. Roughly chop the cereal, and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

4. To serve, place the fruit soup in a cup, and add a handful of cereal on top.

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STRAWBERRY SOUP

Savor the sweetness of summer with this refreshing and super-simple strawberry soup. Serve chilled for a delightful treat.

INGREDIENTS

1 (16 oz.) bag frozen peaches

1 (16 oz.) bag frozen strawberries

32 oz. vanilla yogurt

DIRECTIONS

1. Blend all ingredients together until smooth.

2. Chill until ready to serve.

PEACH AND PASSION ICED TEA

Iced to perfection, this iced tea is the ultimate summer refresher.

INGREDIENTS

1 peach and passion tea bag

¾ cup hot water

1 T. honey Ice cubes

3–4 frozen passion fruit cubes

2–3 peaches, thinly sliced Mint leaves

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the tea bag into a cup of hot water, and steep for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the honey.

2. Cool until ready to serve.

3. To assemble, pour the tea mixture into a jug, and fill three-quarters with water.

4. Add the ice cubes, passion fruit cubes, sliced peaches and mint leaves.

Note: To achieve the deep red color pictured, add a drop of red coloring to the jug.

CRISPY SALMON QUINOA SALAD

Enjoy this protein-packed blend of cubed fish and quinoa, combined with vibrant veggies. This is a perfect savory addition to your dairy Shavous meal.

Note: You will need skewers for assembly.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup quinoa

1 lb. salmon, cubed

1 container dill dip, homemade or store bought

1 cup panko crumbs

8 oz. Romaine lettuce (or any greens to your liking)

1–2 sweet potatoes

1 box fresh mushrooms Olive oil Salt Pepper

1 pomegranate

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Set aside.

2. Preheat the oven to 375°.

3. Dip the fish cubes into the dill dip, and coat with the panko crumbs. Place in a lined baking pan, and bake for up to 20 minutes, until crispy. Remove from the oven.

4. Increase the oven temperature to 400°.

5. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Place in a baking pan together with the mushrooms.

6. Add the oil and spices. Bake for 30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are soft.

7. To assemble, place 1 to 2 tablespoons of quinoa in a cup, add some lettuce, and top with pomegranate, sweet potato and mushrooms. Thread the fish onto a skewer, and place on top of the salad.

8. Optional: Add dill dressing for more flavor.

Feeling overwhelmed? Start small—one closet, one drawer, even one shelf.

By Mushky Raskin, Let It Be Neat

A neat space doesn’t require a full weekend overhaul—it starts with small, intentional steps. Whether you're tackling a tiny corner or an entire room, consistency is your best organizing tool.

Everything needs a place. Big or small, every item in your home should have a designated spot.

Set a daily timer. Just 10–15 minutes a day can keep things from piling up.

Label with intention. Help everyone in your home know where things go—and stay.

Start small. Begin with one closet, one drawer, or even one shelf.

CHEESECAKE SALAD

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this cheesecake salad paired with a mix of greens. Indulgent and guilt-free.

INGREDIENTS

1 box spring mix

Pea shoots, optional

2–3 red pears, peeled and thinly sliced

1 (6 oz.) container roasted slivered almonds

12 oz. Rebbetzin cheesecake (or any plain, light cheesecake), cut into cubes

DRESSING

2 T. sour cream

2 T. mayonnaise

1 T. sugar

1 frozen garlic cube

1 tsp. vinegar

1 tsp. water

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine and blend all dressing ingredients.

2. To serve, gently combine the spring mix, pea shoots, nuts and cheesecake cubes.

3. Place in a cup, feather the pear slices on top, and drizzle with some dressing.

On Shavuos night, Yidden worldwide make the trek to shul to spend the hours until dawn within its hallowed walls.

According to the Shulchan Aruch (Yoreh De’ah, 248:8), a shul should be more beautiful and expansive than one’s own home. That’s why, all over the world, shuls are designed and constructed to stand out from its surroundings so

HADASSAH STEINMAN

those passing immediately know: They aren’t passing any old structure; they are passing a home of Hashem, a mikdash me’at, where His children gather to honor His Name. Here we speak with a shul designer, builder and fundraiser to hear more about what it’s like to bring a shul from concept to reality.

A conversation with father-son designer duo GAVRIEL and SHRAGI EINHORN of AB DESIGN on the intersection between kodesh and architecture

HADASSAH STEINMAN

Any profession that passes from father to son is bound to be more of a calling than an occupation.

When speaking with Gavriel and Shragi Einhorn, the passion in their voices brings this point home.

Gavriel Einhorn, the original head and heart behind AB Design, grew up with a pen in his hand. Many of his early memories involve doodling and turning scraps of paper into pieces of art — an indication, perhaps, of what was to come.

“By the time I grew up,” Reb Gavriel says, “I knew with certainty that I wanted to go into an artrelated field.”

A short stint in the children’s fashion industry was followed by a pivot that left young Gavriel right where he was destined to be: researching the field of architecture.

“My eyes and heart have always been pulled upward,” he explains. “Wherever I go, from New York to Amsterdam, all I see are skylines and interesting architectural features of whatever structures I happen to be passing. My eyes are never on the road; I’m always looking upward. Shragi’s the same way,” Gavriel adds, and the pride is evident in his voice. “He sees in 3D.”

Gavriel didn’t sign up for any formal architecture training; instead, he devoured scores of books on the subject and read up on architecture theory wherever he could. The only course he attended at that point was a class on art at Empire State College.

“No one believed a chassidish guy would make it in the field,” Reb Gavriel says, “but I was out to prove them all wrong.”

EARLY DAYS

When he felt ready to take the leap, young Gavriel sat down with a phone book and turned to the page listing architectural firms. Putting his ego aside, he called number after number and offered his services. But no one wanted to hire a guy with no degree and no experience! One man was so unimpressed, in fact, that he was about to hang up the phone on Gavriel. But Gavriel wasn’t done yet.

“Listen,” he told the architect on the other end. “Please hire me, and pay me whatever you think I’m worth.”

Incredibly, Gavriel found himself hired.

Once Gavriel was truly in the field, he picked up the necessary skills very quickly. He also took a course on codes, the same course that building inspectors take.

“I took the course so I could challenge inspectors who say my plans don’t comply with code,” says Gavriel. “It was a good move.”

Soon enough, Gavriel’s work preceded him, and his workload grew. As time went on, AB Design was charged with designing large shopping centers, medical buildings, and batei midrash that have significantly impacted our community’s landscape. In Monsey, some of these landmarks

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include Shoppers Haven, Pine Valley Rehab, Refuah Health Center and the attached Aim B’Yisroel, among many others — not to mention the many shuls they’ve designed in the area.

By now Gavriel has been joined by his son Shragi, and as the visionaries behind more than a few dozen shuls in New York, they have lots of insight to share on the topic.

THE BIG PICTURE

Say a potential client wants to build a shul. What is the first step?

“The first step,” says Shragi,” is looking at the site plan and boundaries to see what we can build according to local zoning laws.”

Sometimes they’ll ask the local building department or architectural review board — different municipalities give different names to this department — for more than they’re typically allowed. A preliminary plan is often created so the building department can get a better idea of what kind

of project they’re looking at.

“Sometimes they’ll allow us to extend past the usual boundaries,” says Shragi, “and sometimes they won’t.”

Either way, once a basic plan is established, it’s time to sketch out the details of the project. These depend on the scale of the project, the budget, and the individual needs of the projected shul.

“The first question,” says Shragi, “is parking. Will this be a central shul people will be driving to by car, or will it be a neighborhood shul people will use on Shabbos?”

Once the parking needs are established and put into the plans accordingly, the next question is the budget. Put simply, is the shul projected to be a sprawling, high-end place, or a small neighborhood kind of place?

“What kind of establishment it’ll be will affect everything from size to building materials used,” explains Shragi. “Are we looking at a project constructed of steel and concrete, or is this a cozy neighborhood place that can be framed with wood?”

Large-scale projects will also feature commercial windows, which can withstand a lot of abuse but will definitely impact the budget. A small neighborhood shteibel, on the other hand, can get away with regular Pelle or Andersen windows, stacked one on top of the other for a more impressive, shul-like look.

Likewise, a full-size shul will have its gallery, or women’s section, on the floor above the main sanctuary, while a smaller place will have its women’s section on the same level, in the back.

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OPTIONS, OPTIONS, OPTIONS

“Once the big questions are answered,” says Shragi, “and we know what kind of project we’re looking at, it’s time to discuss the remaining options.”

Some basics are a given in every shul: an entry area, a coat room, bathrooms, and a coffee area. But beyond those basic features is an extensive list of add-ons, seemingly with no end.

“If the shul goes beyond the one-level beis midrash,” Shragi continues, “then we need to add staircases and elevators into the plan. That’s one question. Next, will the shul need another room or two that can be closed off with moving walls from the main sanctuary? Those are a great option for shuls that need to expand their space on Shabbos or Yom Tov.”

The next question is whether there’s a need for a rav’s or rosh yeshivah’s room.

“And if there is a need for such a room,” Shragi adds, “does it need its own exit? Also, many will request that the rav’s room be on the east wall so that he shouldn’t have to

GOOD, BETTER, BEST

So much of the initial layout depends on the site plan, and the plot of land.

As Shragi explains, “A dream plot of land for a shul allows us to build a shul where the entrance is on the west side, and the main sanctuary is across from the entrance and features three walls of windows, with the middle wall facing mizrach. With the gallery suspended on both sides from above, there you have it — a perfect layout.”

Sometimes the entrance can’t be on the west wall. An entrance on the north or south side will result in the main shul area featuring only two walls of windows, with the gallery on the side wall. “Sometimes a corner entrance works out,” Shragi adds. “The entrance usually wastes more space when laid out that way, but it’s a good enough option.”

Grading is another concern. What happens when the main entrance is a full flight up due to the grading of the lot?

“In that case,” Shragi says, “we try to break up the staircase so mispallelim don’t feel like they’re climbing a full flight of stairs. Either we’ll open the staircase in the center, and then have it split into two staircases for a grand entrance, or we’ll design the building with a split level in the front, so once inside, there’s only a half flight of stairs to climb. Toshnad Shul on Howard Drive in Spring Valley is one such case. Mispallelim come in mid-level, and then climb the final flight of stairs inside.”

walk through the entire length of the main shul area upon entering the room. If this is a concern, it’s another aspect to take into consideration when sketching out the plans.”

Then it’s time to move to the lower floor. Most chassidishe places will want a mikvah downstairs, and a large percent of shuls also have additional rooms for minyanim.

The next question involves the potential kiddush hall. If there’s a need for a kiddush hall, should it be a small room, just for mispallelim, or should it be a large hall that baalei simcha can rent? If it’s slated to be a large hall, it needs separate men’s and women’s bathrooms, coat rooms, and a kitchen. But does it need a full-blown kitchen, or only a warming kitchen?

And so the questions continue. Shammas room, or not? Learning area, or not?

“When there’s a large board, or a bunch of people involved in the decision making,” Shragi remarks, “that’s when things get complicated.”

Each person comes to the table, quite literally, with their

own opinions and ideas, and aside from the fact that they’ve never designed a shul in their life, their dreams and desires may contradict each other’s, leaving the AB team to serve as peacemakers.

“That’s never fun,” Shragi admits. “As the saying goes, tzvei Yidden, drei dai’os. Two Yidden, three opinions. The smaller the board of decision-makers, the simpler the process.”

ON STRUCTURE AND SPAN

Design and architecture aren’t only about aesthetics; an architect must also create a plan for the given structure’s projected weight-bearing capacity and safety. When it comes to large structures that need to withstand a lot of weight and heavy use, the architect may increase the required PSF to ensure that the building’s skeleton is more than up to the task.

PSF refers to pounds per square foot a structure can comfortably hold. For a small neighborhood shul, 100 PSF is more than adequate. But large buildings that are projected to hold a lot of people and furniture at once — think a large beis midrash with rooms upon rooms containing bleachers, benches, an aron kodesh and more — require that the PSF be increased accordingly. Sometimes a PSF of 150 may come along with a floor that feels like it’s almost bouncing along with the crowd’s movement, but that isn’t a bad thing.

“That ‘give’ that you feel in the floor,” Shragi says, “is a sign that the building’s been designed to carry the weight it’s carrying.”

When it came to designing New Square’s new shul — slated to be the largest in North America; see sidebar — AB Design had the engineer come down to the old shul on Simchas Torah to see the action that could be expected to take place in the new beis midrash on one of the busiest nights of the year. Crowded bleachers, hordes of men dancing… this isn’t quite a scene that could be described in words, especially to an outsider. In the end, the shul was

New Square’s shul under construction

designed to withstand 250 PSF, even if 150 would have been sufficient.

“On a practical level,” Shragi explains, “upping the PSF means, first of all, working with high-density concrete. Concrete is a mix of materials, and by tweaking the proportions of the mix, the result can be of a stronger variety. Second, to up the PSF, we also include a higher number of rebars, which are the steel rods incorporated into the concrete to reinforce it.”

Once the projected PSF is established, the next question is how much of an open span the sanctuary, or any other large room in the beis midrash, requires.

Shragi explains, “We ask the client, ‘How many columns in the space are you okay with?’ If they want a large, clear span, since columns do affect the spaciousness of the room, then we need to include super-long, steel beams to hold up the ceiling above the open room.”

This translates into a more expensive construction. Nevertheless, a clear span is quite high on the list of priorities when planning the floor space of a beis midrash or hall.

“One shul in Monroe was built with a 100-foot-long steel beams to support the gallery,” Shragi shares. “Since these beams get wider the longer they are, and it ends up costing us ceiling space, we incorporated the beam into the wall of the gallery itself. This means that the floors of the gallery are hanging from the lower part of the beam.

“Another creative solution to incorporating a beam involved the school hallway positioned above Tiferes Elka’s wedding hall. Since the beam was so tall, and we didn’t want to lose any height when designing the building, we actually had the hallway upstairs run through the beam (see image). This allowed the wedding hall on the lower floor to have a clear span without affecting the rest of the building.”

Beam structure above Tiferes Elka wedding hall

FINISHING TOUCHES

The sky’s the limit when it comes to exterior materials, but according to Shragi, the winner, hands down, is Jerusalem stone. Limestone and brick are two more popular options that provide traditional beauty that speak for themselves.

“Both lime and brick come in many different versions,” Shragi continues. “Natural brick comes in over a dozen types, all of which vary in coloration, quality and texture. For those who want something more economical, there’s always the option of going with a brick veneer, which isn’t real brick, but looks the same.”

With limestone, there’s a similar option of going with crushed stone only a half-inch thick, versus authentic lime, which is three to four inches thick.

There’s also special meaning to working off the basic structural designs of corresponding shuls from “inderheim.” That’s why some kehillos will want their brand-new beis midrash to feature a design that is familiar to them from old photos of shuls that may long be gone.

“One example would be a shul we recently built for the Viznitz boys camp in Liberty,” Shragi says. “We based the design off the original shul that was located in Vyzhnytsia, in present-day Ukraine. We looked through historical records to gather as much information about the building as we could, and then incorporated those design elements into this new beis midrash.”

Another such project was Yeshivas Meor Yitzchak on Dykstras Way, which is still under construction. The design was based on the original Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin in Poland, and

Completed shul in Viznitz boys camp in Liberty, NY

Rendering of the projected shul

Original shul in Vyzhnytsia, in present-day Ukraine

CALAMITY BY CODE

AB Design was once working on a project that, according to code, required three exits.

looking at the front exterior, the similarities are easy to spot.

No matter what the designers are envisioning, they work with skilled rendering artists in the office who actually give color and texture to their dream. The designers may explain their vision with penciled sketches, and then they’ll review the rendering and ask for it to be tweaked as necessary.

“Contractors don’t always follow our vision,” Shragi adds, “but the contractor who worked on this Liberty shul did, which makes this project enormously satisfying.”

This isn’t always the case, Shragi admits. Sometimes they’ll spot a new shul and say, “Who designed that unattractive building?” Then they’ll realize that it’s their own creation, but the contractor didn’t follow the proposed design.

This is super disappointing for the team involved, who had planned the design down to the minutest details, including the form and texture of every molding featured.

“When that happens,” Shragi says, “we quickly take our sign off the property.”

Thankfully, most completed projects do reflect the original proposed design, and that’s when an architect feels the joy of another job well done — another dream structure pulled out of thin air to become the vessel of tefillah and avodah it was designed to be.

“This determination is done by calculating the square footage and how many people are projected to be in the building at once,” Shragi explains.

However, the client refused. He said he has no need for three exits.

Shragi explained that, like it or not, this was required according to code, and that it was all for the purpose of safety. What if there’s ever a fire in the building, chalilah?

“I will never have a fire in the building,” the client said.

Of course, the building went up with three exits, despite the client’s misgivings. Code is code, and complying isn’t optional.

“But that isn’t the end of the story,” Shragi says. “Oddly enough, a few weeks after its completion, there was a fire in the building. Unfortunately, all three exits were put to good use.”

Rendering of the projected yeshiva building

The original Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin in Poland

RECORD BREAKER

AB Design has recently designed New Square’s new beis midrash, which is projected to be the largest shul in North America. The plan features a spectacular sanctuary measuring over 40,000 square feet; three galleries, the lowest of which will also hold the spillover from the men’s section; and a couple of lobbies, one of which will feature a rotunda to rival that of the Capitol.

“The shul will also feature four entrances, one on each side,” Shragi says, “as well as the largest mikvah in the world. With

twelve pools total, this mikvah breaks the previous record of six pools held by Viznitz Monsey, which is a mikvah we actually designed a few years back.”

The beis midrash will also feature six shteiblach for minyanim, so there could be a minyan for Mincha every ten minutes in one of these mini shuls, as well as a shammas room and a mini makolet

With a project of such vast proportions, what is the budget like?

“They started out with a projected budget of $30 million,” Shragi says, “but I’ve heard that by now that’s doubled, or even tripled.”

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A shul is not only the holiest structure we know; it’s also, quite fittingly, among the most magnificent. What’s involved in turning a raw plot of land into this breathtaking picture of glory? Isaac Weinberger, CEO of The Eastgate Group, has overseen the construction of quite a few shuls throughout his 30 years in the industry. He refers me to Hershy Fisher, his longtime project manager, for a glimpse at this fascinating process.

NICHE WORK

Mr. Fisher has managed the construction of residential buildings, shopping malls, custom homes — and a number of shuls. Every project is both gratifying and challenging in its own way, and with every project, Eastgate prides itself on providing quality workmanship in a manner so pleasant, their customers remain good friends even years later.

According to Mr. Fisher, building a shul is different from building just about anything else.

For one, there’s the matter of handling public funds. “With a shul, you’re building something out of necessity, and there’s never extra money. Every dollar for the project was scraped together. Sometimes we need to pause the job while the board runs a fundraising campaign.”

Mr. Fisher is cognizant of the fact that he’s working with hekdesh money, and he takes that responsibility very seriously. “We value every customer’s money, and we try to make every project as cost-effective as possible. But with a shul, we’re extra careful with every dollar.”

It also brings its unique challenges, such as the number of people you’re dealing with. When building a house, he’s generally working with the opinions of one husband and one wife, and even that is no small feat.

“I spend a lot of time playing coach,” he says wryly.

Throw into the mix a rav, a rebbetzin, a couple of board members, and some overly involved donors, and you’ve got

yourself a fine salad of opinions to navigate. When disagreements come up, Mr. Fisher will offer his opinion and do his best to guide his clients in the direction he believes best.

“Most people are nice,” he says. “They’ll usually figure out a compromise.”

BRICK BY BRICK

Building a shul can take anywhere between a year and two, largely depending on the availability of funds.

“But the planning,” Mr. Fisher adds, “often takes longer than the actual construction.”

Eastgate gets involved in a project in its earliest planning stages and arranges meetings between the client and an array of professionals.

“First we’ll bring a few designers to the table; they’ll create

mood boards as snapshots of their vision. Sometimes it takes multiple tries, but usually there’s one idea that excites the client. It’s like a shidduch.”

With design planning, it’s crucial to maintain a balance between aesthetics, functionality and financial viability.

“We want the shul to be practical, comfortable and nice,” Mr. Fisher says, “all while sticking to the budget.” The vast majority of decisions revolve around this often tricky balance.

A designer once suggested extremely intricate moldings, with many grooves.

“It was going to be stunning, but you know what else it was going to be? Dusty. Who was going to clean that in a shul?”

Ultimately, Mr. Fisher convinced the client to settle on less detailed woodwork — not quite as striking, but a whole lot cleaner.

Another design called for round carving on the ceilings. The client had no way of knowing that round moldings must be custom made, and their prices reflect that. “We advised them to consider square-shaped carvings instead, and when they heard the numbers, they agreed.”

In some cases, questionable design ideas will come from the clients themselves. Mr. Fisher recalls a shul where one of the chief decision-makers was intent on installing a certain type of flooring material in the entire building. Beauty might be subjective, but practicality is not, and this was going to be the farthest thing from practical.

“I really put my foot down there,” Mr. Fisher says. He could not in good conscience execute such a plan, and he spent a lot of time explaining why it really was not going to work. Eventually, the client agreed to use different flooring in the main part of the building, though they did keep the original choice in some of the smaller rooms.

Are there any design elements that are especially important to get right in a shul?

“The lighting,” Mr. Fisher says. “You want it to be well-lit in all areas, without any too-bright or dim spots. We run a photometric evaluation to ensure we get balanced lighting all over.” (Photometry, for laypeople, is a way of measuring light. Turns out lighting is all about math.)

Acoustics can also be tricky. You want sound to carry, but you don’t want to overdo it and end up with headache-inducing echoes

every time someone coughs. Like everything in life, design planning is a balancing act.

Once the design plan is complete, there’s architectural planning (layout work), structural planning (Do they want to go for sturdy concrete block? Cost-effective wood framing?), and mechanical planning.

“With a commercial building, you need to ensure you have the infrastructure to provide sufficient water, plumbing and electricity,” Mr. Fisher explains. Especially for Monsey, where the bulk of Eastgate’s work is concentrated, the existing infrastructure is often inadequate to supply the needs of a shul. ”We had a shul that needed a stronger form of electricity than what the surrounding poles could provide. Wiring had to be pulled from the closest point where such wiring existed — similar to pulling 220-volt wiring when an appliance requires it.”

the railings, the furnishings — all the little details.” That’s why the last few weeks see a plethora of workers converging on the structure, with Eastgate overseeing all of them simultaneously.

“The last few weeks are the most stressful part of the job.”

BUILT TO ORDER

Unluckily for the client, the closest point turned out to be two thousand feet away. “O&R had to put up fifteen new electrical poles and update the electricity for a stretch of two thousand feet, all for one shul.” Obviously, it cost the client a pretty penny, but there was no getting around that.

After planning is complete and permits are obtained, construction can finally commence.

“Throughout the project there’s a general sequence — the foundation, then the structural frame, plumbing, electricity and drywall,” Mr. Fisher says. The focus is on one aspect at a time, one trade at a time. But many of the subcontractors must leave their finishing touches for the very end. “After painting, that’s when the light fixtures are put in, the bathroom fixtures are installed, the HVAC covers are screwed on,

While most decisions are squared away before the first shovel hits the ground, sometimes a project will stall while the client deliberates over one component or the other.

“We once built a shul with a simcha hall downstairs,” Mr. Fisher shares, “and one of the supporting poles came out smack in the center of the hall.”

This dismayed the rebbetzin immensely, and the engineer on the job proposed an alternate solution: In place of one center pole, they could build two poles, one on each side of the hall. Now they faced a quandary: Which was the lesser of the two evils?

“The rebbetzin brought down a party planner to help her figure it out,” Mr. Fisher remembers. They spent hours debating table layouts and seating arrangements — all in a raw structure. Finally, they opted for two poles, the pillar was removed, and work resumed.

The most challenging jobs, Mr. Fisher shares, are those where the customer is constantly second-guessing his expertise — and his integrity.

“If you hire someone for a job of this magnitude, you need to trust them. Especially in a field like construction, there will always be expenses that are unpredictable and unavoidable — accidental damage to a neighboring property, or an unusually complicated wiring job that requires passing through, and then waterproofing, the foundation.”

Generally, the customer will trust that he’s accurately representing the situation and the costs. But some clients will quibble over every dollar, subtly and not-so subtly insinuating that the builder is ripping them off.

“There was a shul,” Mr. Fisher re-

calls, “where the person in charge argued over everything. Literally everything. He actually priced some subcontractors independently because he believed he could save a few dollars.”

On one occasion, Mr. Fisher provided the client with a price for the plumbing work, materials included. The client insisted he was overpaying on materials, and that he could obtain the necessary supplies at a far lower cost. “Well, our plumber got to the site, and sure enough, some materials were missing. The job was delayed, and the client blamed us.” But such customers, Mr. Fisher assures me, are few and far between. “Most people are nice and pleasant to work with. Most people appreciate that I’m just trying to get a quality job done. It also helps that we provide a detailed budget up front, and we’re very transparent about anticipated costs.”

Were there any projects that were particularly close to his heart?

“Well, I built the shul for my kehillah, and the shul where I daven every day, so obviously, there’s something special about that. But really,” he says, “every single project is close to my heart. When you’re so involved in something for so long, it really becomes a part of you.”

What is it like to build the shul in which you’ll be davening ? Is the process affected by the knowledge you’ll be living with the results every single day? Mr. Fisher doesn’t think so. “I view all projects that way. I handle the details of every job the way I would if it were me personally dealing with the outcome.” (Note to self: If I ever need to build anything, I am absolutely hiring these people.)

NAILED IT

Mr. Fisher is especially proud of a project he oversaw a couple of years ago. Eastgate was hired to significantly renovate a shul, a job that included structural improvements. They got the job after Pesach, with a caveat — all work must be completed in time for Shavuos.

“We had five weeks to complete a three-month job,” Mr. Fisher remembers. “It was a crazy few weeks, and we had people on site around the clock.” But it all paid off. The job was finished on

time, to perfection, and to this day, Mr. Fisher looks back at that achievement with pride.

Every job — the smooth-sailing ones and the bumpier rides, the fast-paced projects and the more drawn-out affairs — eventually winds to a close. You reach those last, frenzied weeks of controlled chaos, the building swarming with people and noise and tasks to complete. Then, gradually, the banging fades out, the crews disperse, and the dust clears to reveal the finished masterpiece. And there’s nothing more gratifying.

“After all that work,” Mr. Fisher says, “walking into the completed shul is a really good feeling. Even if there were aspects I didn’t like at first, with time I come to love it — all of it. Because every shul is so unique. And every shul is so beautiful.”

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Sometimes it’s an upgrade. Other times, it’s an extension. On occasion, it’s a big renovation, or a full front facade do-over. And frequently, it’s a project built from scratch. It might have nice, big windows with special dedications over each entrance, or a small, nondescript entranceway with instructions in Yiddish near the number lock.

The external appearance notwithstanding, it’s the inside of these buildings that talks to the heart of every Yid. But tefillos alone won’t build the physical walls of a shul, and pages of Gemara won’t tile the floors. Who and what are involved when it comes down to the literal nuts and bolts of shul construction?

Across the globe, we decorate our shuls in honor of Shavuos. Floral canopies, chuppah-style, rise above the bimah and wrap their way, ivy-style, around the aron kodesh. The smell of green moss and the sight of large leaves bring the moment of Matan Torah into our neshamah, and we take a moment to focus on the shul itself, the edifice that we are adorning.

In an enlightening conversation, Mr. Shlome Zalman Spitzer, owner of the popular OMNI nonprofit fundraising company, sheds light on the steps it takes to raise the money to build a shul.

Suppose I wanted to build a shul in my basement, or next door to my house. Where do I start?

It all starts with a plan. Approximately 1% of shul-builders are individual people who decide to build a beis midrash in their basement, or on the property they purchased next door. They don’t need my help. Those are usually well-off individuals who hire an architect, builder and designer, and then use their own funds to build the shul of their dreams.

The other 99% of the people who want a shul built can be divided into two groups. First, a rav’s family or friends, who feel that the time has come for a rav to preside over his own space, or have a more functional or nicer space than what they currently have.

More often, though, it is a kehillah who is looking to build a beis midrash that is appropriate for their current membership, such as a chassidus that has outgrown their old premises.

There is usually a committee composed of shul members who get together and decide on a location, whether it’s an empty lot or a decent property. Then they figure out the numerical logistics with an actual builder and architect. Then they usually sit there in silence, staring at the estimated numbers on the screen — because it’s usually a big number.

That’s when they reach out to a fundraising company. With a dream — and a dream dollar amount. The magic number, the magic amount of funds they need to raise in order to make their dream shul come to reality.

So what do you do? Do you have a money tree?

“I wish I did,” Mr. Spitzer responds, quite seriously. “It would save many people a lot of time and effort. What we do — in a nutshell — is everything the customer needs. Some people hire us to run their entire project from A to Z, while other kehillahs have their own fundraising set up, and only need us for a specific task or part of the project. In general, we provide all the strategies, suggestions, leads, and advice on what would work well with the specific needs of that individual shul. No two projects are exactly alike.”

Sometimes OMNI is hired to assist with internal fundraising, which is when a shul can be built from within, with

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contributions and dedications from the gvirim within the kehillah. Other shuls need crowdfunding options, which is when OMNI turns to the public and builds a compelling reason for people to give. “Many shuls are built from a combination of the two,” Mr. Spitzer says.

People don’t always believe how much every individual donation matters, but the numbers add up. There may not be a money tree, but it’s important for every person to know that a shul is a makom kodesh, and piles of $36 and $180 do add up, tile by tile, until the actual heilige structure is complete.

What made you go into this line?

Fundraising for nonprofits is not your typical moneybag; a more typical way to make parnassah is to go into real estate, or sales, or any other field. Why fundraising for shuls?

“I’ve always liked to give,”

says Mr. Spitzer. “I used to work with an organization that helped people who were undergoing treatments, which was also in the giving field. I was involved with a specific patient who unfortunately passed away after a difficult journey. The man had been a kollel yungerman, and his family wasn’t rich. When I followed up with the family about setting up a keren yesomim, a fund for his young children, it turned out that there was nobody to set it up or run it. I was oblivious and naïve, and thought it was something I could do easily. I jumped in with no prior knowledge, and I learned on the job.”

The campaign was a success, and Mr. Spitzer reached a goal that enabled the family to stand on their own feet a little more easily after their loss. This made him realize that he had a knack for this kind of work.

“The first organization I did a campaign for in a professional capacity was Kapayim,” Mr. Spitzer shares. It was be-

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One must never be blinded by a few dollars and should remember that the only reason they are working is to fulfill their chiyuv hishtadlus to earn a living. Doing something contrary to Hashem’s will is not a valid hishtadlus.

Parents and husbands are responsible to ensure that their daughter/wife only accepts employment in an upright and appropriate workplace.

It is especially crucial for someone just entering the workforce to have a Rav or Moreh Derech with whom they maintain a personal connection. When a shayla in halacha or hashkafa arises, it should be brought to the Rav to determine the best course of action in accordance with da’as Torah.

fore he officially opened a company, but since his family has been intimately involved with Kapayim (his father is a board member), he ran the entire campaign. “I even reached out to my acquaintances in order to help the organization raise funds.”

Soon after that, COVID struck, and there was unfortunately a need for many keren yesomim

“I became very popular then,” he says grimly. “Am Yisroel is a nation of givers. The campaigns were successful, and I realized there was something here that could become a full-time job. That’s when I partnered with Nuchem Orenstein, and together we launched the OMNI Group, a nonprofit fundraising company.”

How many shul campaigns have you run to date?

“In the company’s five years since its inception, we have run more than one hundred shul campaigns. I give a lot of credit to our back office, where our dedicated team manages the databases and takes care of the general bookkeeping. Their collective effort plays a huge role in our success.”

What’s the most expensive shul you’ve fundraised for?

“One long-term shulbuilding venture,” Mr. Spitzer says, “is the current campaign for Bobov-45 in Boro Park, which is a huge $60 million project.”

OMNI has actually just finished its secondary crowdfunding campaign that reached its $7.5 million goal, and is now running toward a bonus goal of $10 million! This project, which has taken approximately five years, is now running in its final stages.

Is the fundraising work commission-based, depending on the campaign’s success, or do you get a flat fee per project?

Turns out, it’s a flat fee, but it’s not a one-size-fitsall. The shul gets charged based on the job. Different shuls have different needs, and there are specific packages to accommodate each kind of project, all of which can happen on different scales.

“There’s a method for shul fundraising, specific strategies that we set up,” Mr. Spitzer explains. “There’s the big-money solicitations, which are faceto-face, scheduled meetings. First the people from the shul contribute, and then the friends of the shul, rav, and members contribute. Next there are dedications, and then there are people who give because it’s a good cause.”

Then there are other elements of fundraising campaigns. There can be meetings with key players and big donors; events for administrators, raisers or donors; or smaller neighborhood parlor dinners. All these get factored into the fundraising fee.

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“After we sit down and plan the strategy, we help with the delegation process.” That’s the plan of who will be doing what, and the schedule of what will happen when.

Additionally, the fundraising company works with different vendors, as is necessary. At times there are big events that are arranged under the auspices of the fundraiser, and these can include hiring event planners, entertainment and even paying airfare, if needed.

“Finally,” says Mr. Spitzer, “there’s the marketing team, gifts for donors, and incentives. Mr. Orenstein focuses more on marketing our services, and the technicalities related to the business end of each project, while I work on the strategy in a more practical way.”

When things go right… or wrong.

The fundraiser is as invested in the campaign as the mispallelim are.

“My job is to help the kehillah build its shul,” Mr. Spitzer says. “That’s it.”

Sometimes it takes longer than expected to reach the goal, and the people involved need the push to keep going. It’s often a matter of time and perseverance. That’s why it’s always important to keep an eye on the renderings of the shul that’s being built. It reminds those in the trenches why they’re doing what they’re doing. They need to keep their eyes on the prize, and peek backward from time to time just to see how far they’ve already come.

Does that mean that every story has a “happily ever after”?

“One kehillah was in the process of fundraising for a bigger shul,” Mr. Spitzer shares, “but then the elderly rav unfortu-

nately suffered a stroke, and the plans were put on hold. The rav ended up moving in with his son who did not live in the same city, and the rest of his children did not live locally either.

“There was a plot of land that had been purchased by a vaad habinyan, and there was also some money that had been raised — not all the money that they were planning on raising, but still, a nice amount — sitting in the coffers, ready for building. But… no rav. It was a bit of a situation. The board members ultimately decided to build a neighborhood mikvah at the site instead of a full-fledged beis midrash.”

Was there ever a project that was especially close to your heart?

Mr. Spitzer’s response is instantaneous. “Yes! The Radvil kehillah, the shul I’m involved in and whose rav I’m close with, held its own fundraising campaign last year. By now the shul has been completed, and it truly is beautiful.”

For Mr. Spitzer, it was interesting to be hired to run the campaign — all while being part of the customer end. He attended meetings he has gotten used to running, but there was more meaning to it, sitting with his fellow kehillah members. It was gratifying to see his work yield results to the benefit of the entire shul.

Who gets to donate the other parts of the beis midrash,

like the aron kodesh or the bimah? What about the Sifrei Torah?

“First, the last part of your question is a separate discussion,” says Mr. Spitzer. “The Sifrei Torah don’t ‘come’ with the shul; they’re introduced with a hachnasas

Sefer Torah. Sometimes we help people or kehillos fundraise for that as well, but it has nothing to do with the actual building of the beis midrash.”

The aron kodesh and bimah, on the other hand, are usually included in the shul’s building fund. As part of a fundraising campaign, there are often specific dedications. Dedications mean that specific people purchase a zechus, or a “right” to a certain part of the shul, such as the main entrance, a shtiebel, the coffee room, the aron kodesh and so on. The zechus doesn’t usually mean that the actual sum from the donation goes straight to the door company or sink manufacturer. Instead, the money that the person donates goes toward the general building fund, and when the part of the shul that they’d purchased the zechus for is built, there’s an appreciation plaque put up near that area, either commemorating a neshamah if it was donated l’ilui nishmas a family member, or just named for someone specific, if that’s what the donor prefers.

The donors sometimes get approached again once the shul is up to the stage of actually building the shtiebel or bimah that he had purchased a zechus.

“We ask the donor if he wants to add to his donation,” Mr. Spitzer explains, “to upgrade the aron kodesh, for instance, or to build a beautiful entranceway, all to beautify his zechus.”

More often than not, the donor will agree to add to his original donation to make the area even nicer. The donor feels that it’s zeh keili v’anveihu, where he’s ultimately enhancing kevod Shamayim

THE NEXT TIME I’m out on the street after our interview, I suddenly take note of the many shuls that dot the local landscape. Now I see them in a new light. So much has gone into the building and upkeep of each and every makom tefillah!

I feel the timeless words of Tehillim alive inside of me: “Achas sha’alti…shivti b’veis Hashem kol yemei chayai.” The yearning of every Yid throughout the ages has been to dwell in the House of Hashem, where the most important feature, the window to Shamayim, is open, no matter the design or layout of the building.

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WHETHER IT’S A LITTLE SHTIEBEL TUCKED AWAY AT THE BACK OF A HOUSE ON A QUIET STREET, OR A SPACIOUS, HIGHCEILINGED CHAMBER ECHOING WITH CENTURIES OF HISTORY, BATEI MIDRASH HAVE BEEN UNITING US AS BROTHERS SINCE WE’VE BECOME A NATION.

WHEREVER A YID MAY FIND HIMSELF, HE LOOKS FOR A SHUL FIRST — IT’S HOME BASE. IT’S THE HUB OF YIDDISH LIFE, THE THREAD THAT KEEPS AM YISROEL TOGETHER, EVERY DAY, THREE TIMES A DAY. IT’S THE HOME OF OUR SIFREI TORAH, TUCKED INTO SAFES ADORNED WITH THE FINEST MATERIALS. IT’S THE HOUSE OF HASHEM IN OUR MIDST — NOT BECAUSE HE NEEDS A PHYSICAL DWELLING PLACE, BUT BECAUSE IT GIVES US THAT SACRED PORTAL WHERE WE CAN CONNECT TO HIM.

HERE ARE SOME MEMORABLE SHULS AROUND THE WORLD, RICH WITH MEANING, LEGACY AND BEAUTY.

ABUHAV SHUL

TZFAS, ERETZ YISROEL

Featuring Jerusalem stone with bright blue accents reminiscent of both techeilis and the sky to awaken an awe of the Divine, the Abuhav Shul is one steeped in history, sanctity and kabbalistic significance.

This shul, with its mystical paintings, cushioned seating and unmistakable Sefardic flavor, is said to have been designed by 15th century Chacham Rabbi Yitzchak Abuhav while he was in Spain, with his talmidim then using the plans to construct it in Tzfas. Legend has it, though, that this was the actual shul of Rabbi Abuhav in Spain. As the story goes, when the city became saturated with non-Jewish religious institutions, Rabbi Abuhav appeared in a dream to the mekubal Rabbi Suleman Ohana, instructing him and other mekubalim of Tzfas to immerse in a mikvah, fast and recite verses of kabbalah, which they abided by. Then a powerful wind ripped the shul from its foundations in Spain and set it down in an empty field in Tzfas.

One of the treasures of the Abuhav Shul is a Sefer Torah written by Rav Yitzchak Abuhav in the 15th century, which is possibly the oldest Sefer Torah still in use. It is removed from the aron kodesh three times a year: on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Shavuos, when the Aseres Hadibros are read from it.

In 1759, there was a devastating earthquake that destroyed hundreds of Tzfas homes, and among them, the Abuhav Shul. However, the southern wall remained erect — the wall with the aron kodesh that held the Sefer Torah. The Sefer Torah remained untouched.

When the congregation made a decision to move the Sefer Torah to a larger shul, the rabbanim who would do the transport immersed in the mikvah, purifying themselves for this sacred mission. Nevertheless, despite their precautions, none of them survived the year.

In the early 1800s, when the Yidden in the area were the target of terrible riots from neighboring Arabs, the Sefer Torah was once again transported to a safer spot. When the mispallelim arrived at the new shul for Shacharis, however, they were alarmed to see that the aron kodesh was empty. The Torah was soon found back in its place in the Abuhav shul. It was never moved again after that.

PARADESI SHUL

The oldest active shul in the world, also known as the Cochin shul, has been housing minyanim since its establishment. Over the centuries, it has seen all types of Yidden, to the extent that the name itself, “Paradesi,” translates as “foreigner” in Indian. To the Cochin Jews living in India, the Spanish and Dutch Sefardic Jews who’d built the shul after immigrating to India following the Spanish Expulsion were very different from them. They had incorporated their unique culture and minhagim into the design and function of this historic shul, and it was vastly different from what they were accustomed to.

Being that Cochin was situated along the ancient trade route on the coast of India, it meant that it also served as a resting place for Yidden from many countries who were passing through. The decorative interior is a testament to the minhagim and styles of Yidden of various cultures, celebrating the intricate tapestry that is Klal Yisroel.

Built in the 1800s by a Dutch Jew, the clock tower near the shul is a famous landmark in the area known as “Jew City.” It features three clocks on three different walls, each in a different language. A Hebrew-marked clock, inscribed with the year the tower was built, faces the shul, a Roman clock faces the street, and a Malayalam clock faces the Rajan Palace (situated on the same street).

THE BAAL SHEM TOV SHUL

WESLEY HILLS, MONSEY, NEW YORK

Aquiet street in Monsey boasts a unique shul that merges quaint shtetl architecture with a modern touch.

The Baal Shem Tov Shul is an approximate replica of the original shul of the Baal Shem Tov in Mezibuzh, which was destroyed during World War II.

Not only does it memorialize the Baal Shem Tov and the fire of Yiddishkeit he lit, but this shul is also a testament to history: what we had, what we lost and what we hold on to, no matter what our nation goes through.

Bricks from 22 European shuls that were tragically destroyed at the hands of the Nazis and their collaborators are incorporated into the facade of this shul. One section features remnants of the famed Mila 18 bunker in the Warsaw Ghetto.

The shiurim and minyanim constantly reverberating in this shul is what Klal Yisroel is about: marching on, living on and carrying on, along with our unbreakable legacy.

The Baal Shem Tov’s shul in Mezibuzh in 1915, before it was burned down during the war.

Fragments from the Mila 18 bunker

Bricks from the rubble of destroyed shuls were shipped from Europe and incorporated into the shul’s facade.

SOFIA SHUL

This majestic Sefardic shul, with a capacity to accommodate 1,170 congregants, is the thirdlargest shul in Europe. It features ornate marble pillars, decorative wood carvings, colored Venetian mosaics and a brass chandelier weighing 3,500 pounds.

The Ladino book Notas Istorikas (Historical Notes) by historian Avraam Moshe Tadjer describes the day the shul opened:

“The ninth of September, 1909, will be a historical day for Bulgarian Jews. On that day, the Sofia Synagogue was opened. This is not only a great celebration for the Jews from the capital, but also a day when the prestige of the Bulgarian Jews was erected. With the opening of the Sofia Synagogue, the respect for the Jewish community and the whole of Bulgarian Jewry grew enormously. All shops were closed as on a holiday, and the whole Bulgarian population greeted the children of Israel on the occasion of the festive opening of the Synagogue.”

EL-GHRIBA SHUL

DJERBA, TUNISIA

Amodest exterior conceals a lavish and heavily decorated interior of this famous El-Ghriba shul.

While the current structure of this shul on the island of Tunisia has been rebuilt after it was destroyed during a Spanish invasion, the original construction of this shul is said to be linked to Tzadok Kohen Gadol’s escape from the first Churban.

There are sources that state that when Tzadok fled the ruins of Yerushalayim along with a group of rabbanim, they brought a door and a stone from the Beis Hamikdash with them, which were later incorporated into the building of this shul.

Remarkably, but perhaps not surprisingly, the Churban is an integral part of the lives of the Jews of Djerba. They are distinguished from locals by their dress, which includes a black band around the cuff of their pantaloons to commemorate the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash.

Some architectural elements of this ornate shul make it appear unfinished, which is said to be so on purpose, as a reminder that only Hashem is perfect.

An interesting mesorah is marked in Tunisia by an annual pilgrimage to ElGhariba for Lag Ba’omer. The courtyard of the shul connects to lodgings for those visiting the area.

THE CHURVAH SHUL

In line with the classic tale of our nation, the Churvah Shul has a long history of destruction and perseverance.

The name Churvah came about after the original building, completed at the beginning of the 18th century by talmidim of Rebbi Yehudah Hachassid, was destroyed in 1721 by local gentile lenders over a debt dispute. The plot of land it was on came to be known as the Churvah, the ruins.

It lay desolate for over a century until 1856, when the Ottoman Sultan Abdelmecid I authorized the construction of a new shul, which was named the Beis Yaakov Shul. However, the name Churvah stuck, and it served as Yerushalayim’s main Ashkenazi shul until it was once again destroyed by conflict in 1948.

Despite years of discussion and deliberation, the community lacked concrete plans of reconstruction of the shul. Therefore, an arch was erected on the site in 1977 as a commemoration of what was once a thriving center of Yiddishkeit.

In 2006, the arch was taken down in preparation for the construction of a brand-new replica of the old Churvah shul. The chanukas habayis took place in 2010, and the site is once again a thriving hub of Torah and tefillah

THE CHURVAH SHUL, 1856–1948

AS TOLD TO ESTHER KING

TZALI WAS MY YOUNGEST, the last of nine siblings, with four brothers and four sisters. There’s an advantage to having so many older siblings — they’ve done it all before you, and they can show you the way. As parents, we were also more experienced. As each milestone came along, we knew what to expect, we knew what we were doing, and we had a certain sense of confidence that things would basically work out.

So when Tzali started a new yeshiva in ninth grade, I didn’t panic when it took him time to find his footing. He was a great kid with a mild personality and had always been universally liked by his classmates, the kids in the neighborhood and his rebbeim. Change is hard; it would take time, but I knew he would be okay.

Tenth grade wasn’t much better, though. Even through the daily hullabaloo of raising a large family, it stood out: Tzali wasn’t happy. He was becoming more and more withdrawn and moody as time went on. He was getting up late, coming home early, skipping sedarim here and there because he was “so tired” or “didn’t feel well” or “needed a break.” Even on the days that he was in yeshiva, his heart just wasn’t in it. By Chanuka, we were talking about switching yeshivos. By Pesach, it was a firm decision. It would take until the summer to finalize our choice, and the switch would happen after the summer zman, in time for Elul.

I hoped that the relief of having a plan in place would help Tzali make it through until the end of the year in one piece. It was hard to see him fading away. He spent his free time sprawled across the couch, spacing out, or in his room, doing nothing. I didn’t see any friends around anymore, and getting up in the morning was an ordeal. Who wants to get up in the morning if there’s nothing to look forward to?

On Erev Shavuos, Tzali wasn’t ready for shul until the last minute. I took a good look at him as he left. He was schlepping his feet, and his expression was closed and discontented. I looked at his face and could see everything there: the struggle of the past two years, the brave front giving way to apathy, and the loneliness of a lost little boy. My heart fell as I watched him leave.

And a thought came to me: He doesn’t have a chavrusa for tonight.

I don’t know why it occurred to me, but I

knew it was absolutely true. I remembered previous years, and my older boys — how exciting it was when they became old enough to stay up and learn, how they would plan and prepare what they would learn and where, and who they would learn with. Then there was the meticulous schedules they would create and the food and coffee they would pack up, like they were going to a desert island for a month.

Back in eighth grade, Tzali had walked two miles on Shavuos night to learn with a specific friend in another neighborhood. It was all part of the matzav. But this year, I knew, he was definitely not part of the matzav.

Instinctively, I knew that after the seudah, when the men went out to learn, Tzali wouldn’t go. How could he? Sit alone in shul surrounded by the crowd k’nocking away? In the emotional space he was in, I knew he didn’t have the strength for that.

It was hard not to panic. A bochur his age not staying up to learn on Shavuos night? Was this the beginning of a downward spiral? Where would this lead? What else would he stop doing? Would he ever get back into learning?

It took all my willpower not to get lost in the storm.

Breathe, I told myself. He’s just a kid going through a rough patch. You know why he’s unhappy, and you’re doing everything you can to help him. Just wait it out; things will get better. Whatever you do or say will make him feel worse.

I tried to think. Should I ask one of the older boys to learn with him? I didn’t think it would work. Only two of his brothers were home for Yom Tov, both married, and I didn’t think either of them was quite the right shidduch... not to mention that they had doubtless arranged their own chavrusas already.

Would he welcome the invitation to learn with my husband? He would probably think it was, in

his vernacular, loser-ish — like an announcement to everyone in shul that he had no one to learn with.

I davened hard while I bentsched licht. There was nothing else I could do.

The seudah — all parve and dairy — was beautiful, and after bentsching, my husband and the boys got ready to leave. In the commotion, no one looked for Tzali; I guess they figured he would come when he was ready. I was in the kitchen cleaning up when I heard the door slam behind the last of them. I restrained myself from going to see what Tzali was up to. I knew he needed love and understanding. Probably the best thing I could do was just act normal.

When I was finished in the kitchen, I hesitated. It was quiet in the dining room. Had Tzali gone to bed? Was he still sitting at the table? Was he sprawled on the couch in his usual apathetic pose?

Don’t say anything! I told myself. Act warm and natural when you see him, like he’s supposed to be here.

I stepped out of the kitchen.

Tzali was still in the dining room. He was sitting at the foot of the table. In front of him was a Gemara — one of the enormous Gemaras that was part of my husband’s chasan Shas. He was bent over it, lips moving soundlessly.

I froze.

Tzali looked up.

my Tehillim and sat down at the other end of the room.

After about half an hour, Tzali looked up. “It’s hard to learn by yourself,” he remarked.

“So tell me what you’re learning,” I said spontaneously. He laughed. “It’s very complicated.”

“I think I’m at least as smart as a fifteen-year-old,” I retorted.

He laughed again. “Okay, fine. So we’re talking about a woman whose father is a Yisroel, married to a Kohen. They have a son, who’s also a Kohen. Then her husband dies. Now, the terumos go to…”

MY HEART FELL AS I WATCHED HIM LEAVE. AND A THOUGHT CAME TO ME: HE DOESN’T HAVE A CHAVRUSA FOR TONIGHT

Don’t say anything! I remembered. Act warm and natural!

“Can I make you a coffee?” I asked. He nodded.

Silently, I went back to the kitchen. I made him a coffee, just the way he liked it — sweet and rich. Then I cut a thick slab of cheesecake, put it on a salad plate, and drizzled extra caramel sauce over it. I added a carrot muffin with cream cheese frosting, a slice of babka, and one of the Har Sinai cupcakes I had made for the eineklach. I carried everything out to the dining room and put it next to him on the table.

“Thank you,” he said. He made a bracha on the coffee and continued learning.

I knew I couldn’t just stand there staring at him, but to my eyes, it was a miracle. I wanted to just drink in the sight, my little Tzali, struggling so much, managing to pull himself together and rise above the situation to do the hardest thing. How long would he last? It didn’t matter. Even this was more than I had hoped for.

It was after midnight, but I couldn’t go to bed. I took

Half my brain listened carefully, determined to prove to him that I was, after all, at least as smart as a fifteenyear-old; the other part of my brain turned off the sound and just watched, marveling at the tableau. A mother sitting at one end of the table, a disenfranchised bochur on the other end, and the words of Torah rising heavenward on this heilige, special night. I hardly recognized Tzali — I had never seen him learn, never seen this open expression on his face, never heard his “learning voice,” certainly not in the last two years. My eyes began to close, but I fought sleep, not sure what Tzali would do if I left, and also unwilling to give up even one moment of this miraculous time. But the Yom Tov preparations caught up with me, and eventually I heard his voice, intruding unnaturally into my dreams: “Ma? Ma! You can go to bed…”

I looked at the time as I got up. It was two o’clock in the morning. An overwhelming feeling of love and respect washed over me, along with so much gratitude to Hashem.

I slept until I heard my husband come in. It was six in the morning.

“Did the boys come home?” I asked, the Yiddishe mamme in me waking up just enough to check.

“They’re going to Shacharis now,” he replied.

“And Tzali?”

“Tzali…” my husband said. “Tzali was learning in the dining room when I came home at four. And he asked me to learn with him. So I did. He’s going to Shacharis now too.”

I knew there was still a lot ahead of us. There was still a mountain to climb. But I was so grateful for the gift of this Shavuos — the reassurance that Tzali would make it, that it was all still there inside of him: the power of Torah that was given to every single one of us.

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The Baal Shem Tov

On 6 Sivan 5520 (1760), the first day of Shavuos, Rav Yisroel ben Eliezer — known to all as the Baal Shem Tov — was niftar. His teachings and legacy continue to illuminate the world to this day. Born in 1698 in a small

village near the Carpathian Mountains, he was orphaned as a child and drawn to quiet forests where he davened with a fiery heart. For years, his greatness was hidden, and he worked as a melamed, a shammes and a shochet. On his 26th birthday, the navi Achiya HaShiloni appeared to him and began teaching him Toras HaNistar, which continued over a period of ten years.

Following years of war, hardship and spiritual confusion — especially after Gezeiras Tach V’Tat (the Chmielnicki pogroms of 1648 and 1649) and the trauma of Shabsai Tzvi— many Yidden felt disconnected, unworthy and spiritually lost. In the wake of the pogroms, poverty forced most children to

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leave cheder. A divide grew between the learned elite and the simple Yidden — so deep that, in some towns, they davened in separate shuls.

The Baal Shem Tov introduced a new approach. He taught that every Yid, no matter their background or level of learning, has infinite worth and a direct connection to Hashem.

Simple tefillah, joy in mitzvos and love for one’s fellow Yid became the features of the movement that became known as chassidus.

On his yahrtzeit, as we receive the Torah anew, we also reflect on his enduring message: Every Yid counts, and the path to Hashem is open to all.

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Change one letter in each word, then rearrange the result to form a flowerrelated word.

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What inspired you to launch Choco Cheese?

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Our grandmother, Bubby Rosenwasser, was a legendary baker. Every week, she whipped up eighteen pounds of kokosh cake, and no visitor left without a treat. She was the one who made challah for every bris. When a friend once asked for her marble cake recipe, she replied, “Start by cracking 36 eggs.” That pretty much sums up her approach — abundant and from the heart.

Our mother encouraged us to explore the kitchen from a young age, and as we grew older, our passion for the kitchen just kept growing. Relatives and friends would tell us, “You have to open a business — we’ll be your first customers!”

One year, with Shavuos on the horizon, we decided to try selling milchig miniatures. We launched with just five items: Cheese Balls, Cheese Yodels, Cheese Daisies, Cheese Caramels and Carrot Cheese Cups. That first Shavuos, we sold a bunch of miniatures and a grand total of three cheesecakes. Today, we sell thousands.

What about Choco Cheese makes you proud?

We only use ingredients you can find in your own kitchen. No preservatives whatsoever. During the egg crisis, a case of eggs shot up from $30 to $300. One of our suppliers tried pushing egg powder to cut costs, but we wouldn’t hear of it. It’s real eggs or nothing.

What can’t Choco Cheese live without?

Disposable gloves. And, of course, cheese and chocolate.

Can you share a top baking tip?

Always bring your eggs and cheese to room temperature before mixing. It makes all the difference.

Have you ever experienced any near-disasters or baking flops?

We once had a new assistant prepping fifteen cheese logs. I popped them into the oven and stepped out. When I came back, the kitchen smelled awful, and cheese was oozing everywhere. Turns out, she’d used baking powder instead of vanilla sugar.

Can you share any memorable stories?

We have so many! One Shavuos, a woman left us a frantic message: “I just opened the fridge, and the box of s’mores is empty! My kids ate the whole thing!” Our chocolate s’mores are an all-time favorite — an irresistible classic our customers come back for year after year. She was ready to pay anything to get a fresh box before Yom Tov.

Another time, while we were still restocking after Pesach, a customer called to order a specific cheesecake for a bris. That product hadn’t yet been restocked, and we felt really bad about it. She took something else, and the next day she called and said, “There wasn’t a crumb left!” We were so grateful for the call.

WHAT IS GOING ON IN MONSEY?

That’s the question on everyone’s mind these days. Indeed, what is going on in Monsey and entire Rockland?!

What happened to the relaxed, safe feeling of our neighborhoods?

The summer evenings when kids played freely outside with their parents watching calmly from the porch. Where did that go? Now, there’s a pervasive knot in your stomach just from driving to the grocery store.

What changed?!

Every day - Yes, every day! - there are new stories. The one of the child chasing a ball into the street and the driver of the oncoming car going the speed limit being forced to slam on the brakes. Put yourself in that moment. The parent’s heart drops. Tires screech! The child’s frightened

face! It is these moments that leave a scar-etched into their memories forever. The pounding hearts of the parents as they realize how truly close they had come to a parent’s worst nightmare.

And those are just the “close calls.”

The truth is that the number of pedestrians actually getting hit in Monsey is growing at a shocking rate. Alarming stories abound. A man checking his mail is hit by a driver distracted by a text. A child lies in critical condition after running into the street. A woman, holding a reflector instead of wearing it, becomes nearly invisible to an approaching car until it is too late!

These aren’t rare tragedies anymore - they are happening right here in our community, far too often. How many times can we sigh, give a “krechtz,” and say, “It won’t happen to me”? How long will we keep blaming the victim or chalking it up to bad luck?

What indeed is going on in Monsey?!

We Asked Hatzoloh Coordinators What's Really Going On

Concerned by the trend, Monsey’s Rabbanim reached out to the Rockland Hatzoloh Coordinators. We sat down with a panel of coordinators to get their take.

Q: Hi and thank you for sitting down with us. I’ll start with a general question. Why is it that we are seeing so many pedestrian accidents?

to pay attention. Speeding to catch a light might feel like a shortcut, but what if someone else is trying to do the same from the other direction? One second can destroy lives - yours, your passengers', another driver’s, or a pedestrian’s.

The biggest issue amongst many is awareness - or rather, a lack of it. Drivers and pedestrians alike need

And it’s not just drivers. Pedestrians, too, must take responsibility. Cross only in designated crosswalks. Teach your kids to make eye contact

with drivers before stepping into the street. Always look both ways.

We’ve responded to countless accidents where the pedestrian was struck just 50 feet from a crosswalk. Fifty feet! That’s a 20-second walk. Think about it! That’s barely walking from one room of your house into another! Had the pedestrian just walked an extra few steps to the crosswalk the whole nightmare scene and years of therapy and guilt could have been avoided. One small decision could prevent a lifetime of trauma.

Q: That sounds terrifying.

It is. Chazal teach us - שי תחא

- “a single moment can shape eternity.” However, that same moment can also lead to tragedy. Imagine barreling down a street at 60 miles per hour. Kids don’t expect that. Neither do their parents. Yes, we all have busy livesminyanim, shiurim, carpool - trust me I get it. We’ve all been there. But is saving 30 seconds of your time worth a child's life? Imagine the guilt, the legal consequences ... it's just not worth it.

Q: Yes, so true! And while on this point of safe driving, what can you say about the longtime issue of people

driving past stopped school buses?

That’s a big one. We work closely with local bus companies, and drivers are trained in this area, but it’s still happening. A car blowing past a bus’s stop sign isn’t just illegal, it’s deadly!

And here’s what many don’t consider: Picture a mother at the bus stop with a toddler and a baby in a stroller. She's focused on helping her older child off the bus. In a moment, the toddler could wander into the street. All it takes is a distracted driver

What is your take?

Great question, we get asked this quite often. Just to be clear, Hatzoloh doesn’t tell parents whether or not to allow scooters or e-bikes. That’s your decision. But here’s what you need to

for disaster to strike. Again, the guilt of the driver, of the mother - they merely took their eyes away for a second! It’s unbelievably painful!

Q: I can only imagine! Let’s shift gears and talk about the electric

know: these machines can be extremely dangerous. In fact, it really is connected to the general issue we have been discussing here tonight. We’ve responded to far too many accidents of this category. Imagine, a scooter going 30+ mph and hits a pothole! The rider stands

no chance at maintaining control and could very easily end up in the hospital, sometimes facing months of rehab just to walk again.

Hatzoloh has responded to way too many calls where the rider broke way more than just his ego! It is not a mere issue in our community - it’s an epidemic!

These aren’t “toys”. They’re vehicles. And when kids ride without helmets-or dart through intersections

ignoring traffic laws—the danger multiplies. We can’t stress this enough: helmets save lives. Just like seatbelts in cars, helmets are nonnegotiable on bikes and scooters. No matter how short the ride!

I was just at a call where a child ended up with brain damage after falling off a scooter and landing on his head - he was 6 years old! A simple helmet would have made all the difference!

Q: But why is this suddenly such a problem? Why now?

A few years ago, e-scooters topped out at 5-10 mph. Now? They’re as fast as cars. We’re seeing 10-year-olds riding at full speed through busy intersections, often without helmets or reflectors.

Parents must educate their children that no matter where and no matter why, they must always wear a helmet when riding a traditional or motorized bike or scooter! It’s simply a matter of Hatzolas Nefashos!

To make it simple: Helmets save lives!

Please teach your child that just as we wear a seatbelt in a car no matter how far a car ride you are taking, bikers of all kinds must wear a helmet!

And don’t get me started on nighttime riding. Bachurim heading home in the dark, wearing black hats, black jackets-barely visible even with reflectors. The number

of nighttime incidents is unacceptable. This has to stop!

Q: You brought up the issue of nighttime accidents. Can you elaborate on that a bit?

Please teach your children to always wear a reflector! Set an example for them and wear one yourself! I know it might seem a bit nerdy, and your 12-year-old son might be upset at you for making him look uncool in front of his friends. But there is no alternative! Monsey is a rural area with limited streetlamps and poor visibility at night,

Yes, of course! We often forget that the big difference between daytime and nighttime activities is the complete lack of vision. During the day drivers can see pedestrians walking and if need be, swerve to avoid an accident. But at night, Oiy! I can’t even tell you how many times I come to a call at night and the shaken driver tells me that he simply did not see the pedestrian at all. It’s terrible!

Reflectors! It makes all the difference!

and reflectors are the best way to be seen on a dark road.

Q: We’ve heard of cases where children were left in cars. Is this still a problem?

Unfortunately, yes-and it’s one of the most heartbreaking calls we get. A parent rushes into a store or comes home exhausted, and they simply forget their child is still in

the car seat. On hot days, that can become fatal shockingly fast! But even on cooler days, the risk of harm is still very real.

It’s important to build in habits to prevent this. Put your phone, wallet, or handbag in the back seat next to your child so you’re forced to open the back door. Always double-check before locking the car. And if you see a child alone in a car—do not assume someone else is on it. Call Hatzoloh and emergency services right away!

There is absolutely no shame in taking precautions. Life is busy, and brains go on autopilot. But this is one area where even one mistake is too many.

We beg every parent: make checking the back seat a non-negotiable part of your routine.

Q:

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on these vital topics! Would you like to add anything else?

Thank you for shedding light on this important issue. At Hatzoloh of Rockland County, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We believe educating the community is part of our sacred mission. In the zechus and merit of our efforts to protect each other, may Hashem bless us all with a safe, healthy, and happy summer.

Thanks to "Arrive" for supporting our safety awareness campaign and helping keep our community safe!

Bonus: Summer Pool Safety Tips

With summer comes pool season - and pool safety is critical. Please review these tips and keep your home and family safe:

إ Always lock and secure your pool area with a sturdy fence

إ Never leave a child in or near a pool unsupervised

إ Keep safety gear (life rings, poles) close at hand

إ Post Hatzoloh’s number and the pool address in large, clear print

إ Never swim during a thunderstorm

إ Store covers and ropes safely out of the way

إ Keep electronics far from water

إ Teach your kids to avoid drains and suction outlets

إ Make sure everyone knows how to float or tread water

إ Don’t run around the pool area, it gets slippery fast!

WHAT IS GOING ON IN MONSEY? AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

LET’S KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE – ON THE ROADS, IN OUR CARS, ON OUR SCOOTERS, AND IN OUR BACKYARDS. EVERY SMALL DECISION CAN MAKE A LIFECHANGING DIFFERENCE!

Keeping Ramapo’s Roads Safe: A Shared Responsibility

Pedestrian and cyclist safety starts with all of us

By Chief Dan Hyman Chief of Police, Town of Ramapo

The Town of Ramapo has recently drawn attention due to a troubling number of crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists. While this issue extends beyond our borders—AAA confirms it’s a national concern—it remains a pressing matter right here at home.

Ramapo Police are doing their part. Officers are actively issuing tickets to those who violate traffic laws, hoping to correct dangerous driving behaviors. But law enforcement is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. Accountability and safety on the roads require the cooperation of the entire community.

So, what can you do to help reduce the chance of a crash?

It starts with focus. When you’re behind the wheel, undivided attention is not optional, it’s essential. In areas where pedestrians are common, even driving at the posted speed limit can be too fast to respond safely to sudden situations. Imagine trying to stop in time if a child suddenly darts out from a driveway, hidden by a tree, to retrieve a ball. These moments come without warning.

That’s why, in addition to careful driving, it’s crucial to educate children on how to stay safe near roads. Please have conversations with your children about the dangers of traffic and how to navigate streets safely. Teach them these simple, life-saving tips:

• Walk facing oncoming traffic.

• Ride bicycles with the flow of traffic.

• Stay alert and avoid distractions like phones or headphones.

• Only cross streets at designated crosswalks.

Children shouldn’t be walking or biking alone until they fully understand and consistently follow these rules. Parents and guardians play a critical role in reinforcing safe habits.

The ultimate goal is to eliminate traffic crashes altogether. While that may not be immediately achievable, every effort we make can reduce the frequency and severity of these incidents.

Safety is a shared responsibility. Let’s each do our part to make Ramapo’s roads safer for drivers, for cyclists, and most importantly, for our children.

About the Author: Chief Dan Hyman is a law enforcement veteran with over 37 years of policing experience. He currently serves as the Chief of Police for the Town of Ramapo, where he is dedicated to building safer communities through education, accountability, and public engagement.

5/21/25

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center

50 Sanatorium Rd, Building L Pomona, New York 10970

Phone: (845) 364-3300

Joan M. Silvestri

Commissioner

AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Reports of vehicle-related accidents involving children continue to rise in our communities, the Department of Social Services invites parents, community leaders, and local organizations to join us in promoting awareness about the importance of proper supervision for children when they are outdoors. In the aftermath of incidents, we work closely with Hatzolah Ambulance to provide assistance and guidance to families. Proactively, families should ensure that children are properly supervised as well as to take safety measures like ensuring adequate helmet use when bike / scooter riding, riding away from dangerous roadways and wearing light clothing and / or reflective safety wear.

Effective supervision includes always watching your child/children. Children do not understand the concept of danger. Supervision of children is key to their safety because children are naturally curious and want to explore the area around them, and the more mobile they get the more curious they become. There are many dangers inside and outside of the home. It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to make sure that their children’s world is as safe as possible so that their exploration is injury-free and fun. It is important to understand what Active Supervision means. Active Supervision entails the parent/ caretaker to constantly pay attention (watching, listening) to their children and that the children are within the parent’s reach. This gives the adult every possible chance to reach their child if he/she is attempting to do something that could cause an injury.

Together with our continued partnering and sharing of ideas and information we can keep our children safe.

Respectfully,

Michelle Rosenberg, Administrative Supervisor Department of Social Services

Child Protective Services

Parents, Please Take This to Heart

From Hatzoloh Coordinator

R’ Avrohom Boruch (AB) Rosenberg, shlit”a

Dear Community,

We’ve seen recent cases where children were injured and CPS or the police had to get involved. Once that happens, it brings weeks of stress, investigations, and heartache.

These incidents often happen when a child is left alone - at home, in the street, or in a car. It’s not only dangerous, it’s against the law.

Please take precautions:

إ Never leave a child unattended

إ Supervise children near streets, bikes, trampolines, stairs, and bathtubs

إ Keep hot items and candles out of reach

إ Always know where your children areand if they’re safe

Our Rabbonim have asked us to spread this urgent message. A moment of care can prevent a lifetime of regret. Let’s protect our children - and ourselves.

TOWN OF RAMAPO: HERE FOR YOU –EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

Caring for Every Resident –Big and Small

Do you have a concern about your neighborhood? The Town of Ramapo is committed to making our community a safe, clean, and comfortable place to live. We have staff that are committed to helping residents address quality-of-life issues quickly and effectively. Reach out for help with:

Garbage pickup issues

Street light outages

Construction concerns

Unauthorized road closures

Road hazards like potholes

Questions or ideas about parks and recreational spaces

Your voice matters — let us help resolve your concerns. Stay Connected on WhatsApp

You can reach out to the Town Of cial WhatsApp Account at 845-502-0415.

Please save this number to your contacts to see updates and status noti cations.

Town Supervisor Michael Specht – 845-286-1656 ext. 869 Chief of Staff Mona Montal – 845-286-1656 ext 868

Highway Superintendent (Fred Brinn) – 845-357-0903 ext. 602

Parks & Recreation (Michelle Antosca) – 845-357-6100 ext. 450

For Yiddish-speaking residents, please feel comfortable reaching out directly to Yossi Margaretten for assistance in Yiddish. Contact Our Community Liaison:

Of ce of Emergency Preparedness & Safety (Joshua Hans) – 845-357-5100 ext. 435 845-357-5100 ext. 433 | MargarettenJ@ramapo.org

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טשינ ןוא ,לאק א ףיוא לאמ ליפ ףיול'כ'

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טייוו'ס ...!רימ יוו רעלענש ןראפ ךאנ ןוא ,ךיז ןייא ןלעטש ייז .לטרעוו א ןופ

Thanks to "Arrive" for supporting our safety awarenesscampaign and helping keep our community safe!

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Construction Project Manager

$100k-$120k NY

Experienced Auditor

$65k-$85k Remote

Email: Sophia@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Classifieds

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

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

SUMMER RENTAL

Spacious private 4 bedroom house available in Airmont to rent for Shabbosim or the month of July. Private property, trampoline and many amenities. For more info 347-971-0181

MONSEY SUMMER RENTAL

A beautiful upgraded 4 bedroom house available for the summer in the Old Nyack tnpk area near shopping center. Plz call 718.444.4900.

BP SHORT TERM RENTAL

Beautiful luxury suites available for rent for Yomim Tovim and all year round. Daily/Weekly/Monthly rentals. 18th Ave area. call 845-659-5383/347-631-7864

FLEISCHMANNS

Beautiful two bedroom two bathroom bungalow for rent on Switzerland Ave Fleischmanns, 12k whole summer. Serious inquiries only. Please call 7184194512

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

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

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. Summer Price $300 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

SWAN LAKE

Book your ultimate family vacation experience.!! 5 bedroom 3 bath private house with above ground pool, kids playground and Near shul. Call 347- 766-5167

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

EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER WANTED

Established Local business looking to hire a Full Time bookkeeper. 10 years experience necessary. Please email your resume to bookkeeper257@gmail. com

BYCC CO TEACHERS/ ASST. WANTED

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

BCBA POSITION

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

managing inventory, supervising staff, and ensuring efficient logistics and shipping processes, 70k, 9am – 5pm, Bronx

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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

• Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant for Skilled Nursing Facilities, 125k - 150k + full benefits package, travel to Bronx and NYC

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

• 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

• 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

• 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 problem-solving skills, with ability to learn and grow, Basic knowledge of life insurance products and underwriting principles, Excellent communication and organizational skills, 60k+, Monsey

hybrid, in client’s homes, or telehealth, $65/ hr. - $100/hr., Monsey

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Clinical Admin Director, NYS LCSW required. Full-time position, oversee clinical operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with regulations, requiring strong leadership,

• 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 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

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

• Real Estate Secretary, be highly organized and detail oriented. Excellent phone skills, proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Strong communicator, comfortable with high-volume phone work, and able to multitask and have excellent organizational skills. 9am – 3pm, 50k, Pomona

• 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

• 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 claimrelated documents, communicate with clients and insurance companies, ensuring accuracy and completeness of claim information, $30/ hr., full-time, Monsey

• Workers Comp Admin, manage large volume of emails, ensuring accuracy in data entry. Be proficient in Excel, skilled in creating task lists, have prior office experience handling high email traffic, $30/hr., full-time, Monsey

• Medical Assistant/Scribe for Nursing Department, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth communication between nurses, patients, and providers, relevant experience required, $30/hr., 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

• Warehouse Manager, oversee daily operations warehouse, be responsible for

• Social Worker, Experience working w/ individuals with developmental disabilities, social skills issues, emotional challenges, and behavioral challenges, Open to working

• Tour and Land Manager, male office, Yiddish speaking required, Manage people, trips, and projects with precision, ensuring meticulous planning, budget adherence, and exceptional hospitality for all stakeholders, base salary plus commission, Monsey

• Travel Agent, male office, Yiddish speaking required, Excellent customer service /sales skills, have a passion for travel, $500/ weekly + commission, Monsey

• Experienced Loan Officer Manager with expertise in loan origination and underwriting, 100k + commissions, Monsey

Classifieds

CO-TEACHER POSITION

Bnos Binah is looking to hire a graduate as a devoted and positive Co-Teacher in a geshmake chassidish environment. Please call 845-288-1717 ext 302 and leave a message or email preschooldept@bnosbinahm. org

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!

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

BOYS GS TEACHER

Local cheder is looking to hire First Grade, General Studies teachers. Hours are 1:45-4:15. Competitive pay and on the job training with experts. Email menahel@ chedermonsey.org.

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

PARA WANTED

Seeking Para for 17-yearold with autism. Great pay. Work in-home Fridays and Sundays, with potential for more hours. Email: miri@ stridesaba.com. Warm team!

150+ JOB OPENINGS!

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

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

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

MEDICAL SECRETARY

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

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!

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

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

CREATE BUSINESS

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

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

PART-TIME $35+ AN HOUR

Seeking a Part-time Office Admin for a one-girl office. Must have experience in customer service, bookkeeping & marketing. $35+ hr, first raise at 90 days. Please email TopCareerNY@ gmail.com

NOW HIRING BCBA

Seeking a dedicated Female BCBA to work with young children in a supportive and professional setting. Full caseload opportunities available. Please send your resume and inquiries to childcenteraba@gmail.com

SALES/OFFICE MANAGER

Seeking an experienced female sales/office Manager with a successful track record. Will paid + solid bonuses structure. GreatMonseyJob@Gmail.com

HR/RECRUITING

Have HR/recruiting experience? Earn $65K+ part-time! Email ProRecruiterNY@gmail.com to apply.

SALES & OPERATIONS LEADER

Seeking an experienced female Sales & Operations Leader to drive performance and optimize operations parttime or full-time in Monsey. Email: TopCareerNY@gmail. 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.

TESTERS

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

AMAZON GURU

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

LADIES!

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Seeking motivated, experienced woman (ages 35+) passionate about helping others excel in their careers. Unlimited income potential, PT/FT. TopCareerNY@gmail. com

LOOKING FOR A FRESH START IN YOUR CAREER?

Many great job opportunities available in Bookkeeping, HR, Management, Sales and more. Reach out to hear about our open positions. simy@theprimestaffing.com

MORTGAGE BROKER

Monsey office seeking a experience loan processor/LOA part time is a option Email resume jwforward845@gmail.com

Classifieds help wanted

MEDICAL COORDINATOR

(FT)

- FEMALE RESIDENCE

Oversee medical systems, appointments, and documentation for our female residents. Telehealth attendance and follow-up reports. $25-$30/hr, based on experience. Send resume to: Hr@yedei.org

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Elevate group home has several positions available. 1) Overnight shifts on a weekly basis, for a high functioning Girls Group Home. Shift hours 5:30pm8:30am. 2) Overnight shifts on a weekly basis, for a Single Ladies Group Home. Shift hours 5:30pm-8:30am. 3) Motivated woman or couple for Manager/ House mother position available. Well paid. Please call or text, preferably between 9 till 5, 845-5443653

HR TEAM LEAD/ SUPERVISOR

Behavioral Health program seeking female admin to lead onboarding coordinators, ensure compliance with policies & regulations, oversee payroll processing and documentation. Requires knowledge in HR Policy. recruiting@elevateny.org

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

KITCHEN LAYOUTS

Kitchen company in Suffern looking for a f/t in-office employee with experience to design layouts using the 2020 software. Pls text 845-4457524

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 to children presumed to meet eligibility requirements of New York State’s Children’s Health Home program. BA or equivalent required. Training and support provided. Flexible part-time/

full-time hours. Lots of benefits! Email your resume to: jobopening891@gmail. com

OPEN POSITION

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

ATTENTION GRADUATES!

Get a headstart on your job search! Please contact me today with your resume. Put yourself on top of the list of qualified graduates! Waiting to discuss suitable options with you, rivky@ theprimestaffing.com

ATTENTION ECOMMERCE/ AMAZON BUSINESS LEADERS!

Are you looking for a solid opportunity where you can utilize your vast experience and make a tremendous impact on a successful ecommerce company, while earning beautifully. Please reach out to me today rivky@ theprimestaffing.com

DIRECTOR OF HR

Behavioral Health program seeking experienced HR Director to oversee dept, implement strategies, and provide leadership. Responsibilities include recruitment, employee relations, compliance, training, and team management. Email resume aklaver@aylondon.com

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Behavioral health program seeking FT female to oversee dept operations, support team leads, ensure compliance, & facilitate communication internally and with providers. Email resume recruiting@ elevateny.org

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Solid company is looking to hire a motivated candidate with accounts receivable experience. Please reach out to me today rivky@ theprimestaffing.com

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Clothing fashion brand looking to hire a sales representative. Commissionbased. Preferably with a car. Email Bestseller.jf@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 help

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

FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST

TAG Rockland seeks FT front desk receptionist with energy and maturity for client assistance and data entry. Must be a quick learner, fluent in English & Yiddish, with strong people skills. Tech-savvy a plus. Email hr@ tagrockland.org, fax 845209-3145, or call 845-371-1824 x4.

BOOKKEEPER POSITION

Do you have bookkeeping 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. great opportunity for the right candidate. female position. chany@theprimestaffing. com 8459251588

PURCHASING POSITION

Do you have purchasing experience? Are you looking to join a large professional company with great opportunities? male position. reach out today chany@ theprimestaffing.com 8459251588

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

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.

TODDLER GROUP

Experienced Morah forming a group for July 1st, 13 months+, $8/hr 8:45-4:15. Many happy references upon request. 929.437.9642.

PLAYGROUP

Experienced Teacher Tziri is opening a new group for September. Few slots left. West Central Area. Please call/text: 845-263-4405

SERVICES

ART LESSONS

at Toby’s Art Studio for women and teens. Toby Hill is a professional artist with 20+ years’ experience teaching art. 845-587-4404. TobyHillPaintings.com

CLARINET RENTAL

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

PILATES CLASSES NOW FORMING

Enhance core strength, increase energy levels, and cultivate body awareness with Pilates. Join us to experience the transformative benefits of Pilates for a stronger, more balanced physique. Leibe Nissen 845-274-1035

ARROWSMITH

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

IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING?

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

SEWER CLEANOUTS

We are now offering full drain cleaning services. Sewer backups, kitchen sinks, sewer pumps, tub/ showers. Shimon Halperin 845.659.4348

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

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

NEW WEBSITE?

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

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

RESUMES

Professional Resumes 10% Off + Free Job Placement! Email TopCareerNY@gmail.com

Classifieds services N

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

WHOLESALE FISH

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

MONSEY SWIM SCHOOL

Swim lessons, Lifeguard & CPR courses. Private pool, jacuzzi & sauna rentals. Separate public swim for men & women in an Olympic-sized, heated indoor pool. Learn to swim at Monsey’s most established swim school. Call (845) 578-1888

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

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

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

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

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 ALBUMS

OPENING DEAL! Only $450!

Celebrate every moment and cherish your memories with stunning, beautifully designed photo albums. Email: ffdesignline@gmail. com

RENTAL

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

RECORDING STUDIO

Special pricing, call Sara 845825-6452

HANDYMAN

Handyman available for maintenance, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, sheetrock, furniture assembly and repairs. Please contact Zerach Michaels (845) 502-4320

GRANITE/MARBLE

Kitchen Countertops• Vanity•Office•For ONLY $50 per Ft. Professional & Always on Time Call: 845-582-7722

DEE PHOTOGRAPHY

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

AUTHENTIC PHOTOGRAPHY

Capturing your child’s adorable essence in vintage or modern style. Professional and kid-friendly. Special introductory rate. Frimy 347628-8479

FOREVER LIVING

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

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.

BY BEILY FRANKEL

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR FASHION?

Use your knowledge to help customers place orders for clothing, tights, etc… Dynamic position, answering calls, placing orders, replying to emails, multi-tasking. Must be detail-oriented, patient with customers, typing and writing skills.

Great job for a graduate. Heimishe Office.

Located in Spring Valley. Hours approx. 9:30-5:30. Sundays a must. Lots of room for growth.

Classifieds

APPLIANCE INSTALLATION

Yoel Czigler 845-659-5609

GARTLECH

we fix knitted & crochet

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

ODDS & ENDS

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

SELL YOUR BUSINESS

TODAY

$$$ Sell Your Business For Top Dollar! Email: LocalBusinessBrokers@ gmail.com $$$

GOWNS

MATERNITY GOWN RENTAL

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

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

WHITE GOWN

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

MECHUTANESTA GOWN

Beautiful Taupe

Gown for sale. size 16. 845.502.6491

GORGEOUS GOWNS FOR SALE

Custom Ivory gowns sizes 4,6 and 12. Custom Black gown size 4 . Very slenderizing, great price 845-274-0044

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

MAGNIFICENT

WHITE GOWNS

Sister of bride size 2-4, matching little girls size 4. For sale. call/text 845-6591369

LOST

Black Allsaints crossbody bag in area of Vilchovitz Hall. Call 7188778833

Black Allsaints crossbody bag in area of Vilchovitz Hall. Call 7188778833

Raymond Weil watch. 3478310781

Brand new Tauper shoe in Frankels bag 845-521-8015

Silver camera with card with baby pics 845-821-0369

FOUND

Umbrella, black ladies hat, velvet boys kappel, purple pacifier with clip in Shoppers Haven 845-659-9482

Womens watch on Decatur Chol Hamoed 845-425-4769

Baby blanket & light blue boys linen set in Shoppers Haven 845-659-9482

Pink & White baby blanket 929-355-6131

Amex card with name Joseph Menczer 845-376-2442

24/6 device wirh a broken screen on Purim on Paiken Drive . 8453045160

umbrella, avent bottle with name Wasserman, Size 2 tzitis, beige sleeveless top size 5 845-659-9482

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CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT MANAGER

Local office in Monsey looking for an experienced construction project manager. Email resume officejobs4832@gmail.com

4 BEDROOM HOUSE

Beautiful 4 bedroom Hi ranch available for rent on a desirable block in Airmont. Long Term. 347-876-0749

SUMMER DAYCAMP

For girls ages 2.5- 3.5. Experienced teachers. Transportation available. Located on Saddle River. To register call Gitty Neiman 845-376-6328 or Rivky Freund 845-587-7668

YOUR GIFT IN A BALLOON

Now for Graduation & Chumash Seudah season!

For only $25! Also great as a centerpiece for all other occasions! 646-941-4056

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

SHIPPING MANAGER

Business located in Monsey is looking to hire a Shipping Manager. For more info please text 845 797 8911

ENGLISH TEACHER

Cheder seeks a vibrant, elementary grade English teacher for the upcoming school year. Experienced preferred. Curriculum and support provided. Great pay. Please call 845-558-6699 or email ykapplicants@gmail. com.

ENGLISH REBBI

Cheder seeks vibrant afternoon English Rebbi for upper elementary grade for the upcoming school year. Curriculum and support provided. Great pay. Short hours. Please call 845-5586699 or email ykapplicants@ gmail.com.

FOR SALE

(Off Kennedy, Spring Valley). Renovated townhouse, 3 bedrooms, washer/dryer upstairs, Call/Text 845 450 1380

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Aba agency is seeking an individual to work with a young child after school hours. Training provided. Drivers license preferred. 845-250-8686 #104 info@ vistaaba.com

Monsey: 845-354-4444 Monroe: 845-783-3400

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