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INBOX // Talk of Town

MEDICAL ALERT

(Re: No More Allergies, Inbox, Issue 499)

As a mother of a child with seasonal allergies, I enjoyed following the articles and letters on this topic. However, I was taken aback at last week’s letter regarding the use of Singulair/montelukast, which is a commonly prescribed medication that prevents many allergic reactions. Having used this medication for my son, I was surprised when I was told by my NYU pulmonologist that there is a black label warning on this medication because using it can have many dangerous side effects, and that I should discontinue use immediately, which I did. Although my child’s seasonal allergies were much worse that year, it led us to get to the root of the issue instead of just suppressing his immune system. Weekly allergy shots worked well for him as it does for many others.

Mothers, remember that you are your child’s best (and only) advocate! Of course, you should never stop your child’s medication without discussing it with your doctor first.

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SUCCESSFUL CHEESECAKES

(Re: Showstopper Cheesecakes, Issue 499)

Not every recipe in every magazine can be replicated by home cooks as beautifully and simply as the recipe claims, but your recipes are consistently reliable and delicious. Nowhere is this more important than with expensive meats… and cheesecakes. I’m happy to report that your cheesecake recipes were super successful this year.

Yasher koach!

RESPONSIBLE FICTION

(Re: Yiddish Comic Serial, Issue 499)

A Happy Home Cook

I’m disappointed by the Yiddish comics. We shouldn’t be glorifying Yiddishe children spying on others. I’m sure none of your readers want their children to imitate the heroes in these stories.

You have a tremendous responsibility in printing content for impressionable young children. Please be more sensitive.

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THANK YOU FOR SAFETY

(Re: Strap on for Safety, Issue 497)

Thank you for organizing the helmet-wearing contest for kids. My fouryear-old now eagerly grabs his helmet with a big smile each day! No more need for persuasion or pleading. I hope his enthusiasm lasts, but for now, I’m relieved knowing he’s as safe as an energetic boy can be.

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(Re: Pining for Pizza, Issue 496)

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Just a note to say that we really enjoyed the three pizza recipes you printed. They featured prominently at my sister’s bas mitzvah party!

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GROWING SURVEY UPDATE

(Re: Growing Survey, Your Say, Issue 489)

For those who asked where you can get the survey results: If you send an email to GrowthSurveyResults@gmail. com with the word “survey” in the subject line, you will get an autoreply with the information. You can also call L’hisgadal at 201-844-8424.

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YOUR SAY

THE SANDWICH GENERATION

I’m writing to shed light on a struggle many of us quietly face — the delicate balance of being part of the “sandwich generation.” As adult children of aging parents, many of us find ourselves stretched between the needs of our own families and the increasing care required by our parents. In our case, our parent is experiencing health challenges that limit mobility and independence.

My siblings and I have set up a rotation to share the responsibilities. Each time one of us visits, we’re met

with a list of tasks — many of which we wouldn’t even do in our own homes.

There’s also a deeper layer of emotional fatigue when it feels as if the expectations haven’t adjusted to reality. Our parent insists on using real dishes (knowing we’ll wash them) and prepares food in quantities and with expenses that don’t align with today’s needs — or financial realities. At times, we worry the desire to stay active is overriding medical guidance or common sense.

This letter isn’t a complaint; it’s a plea for advice. For others in this position, how do we strike a balance between honoring our parents and protecting our physical and emotional resources? Where is the line between support and sacrifice?

Thank you for offering space to discuss these real, complex situations. I hope this opens a conversation that benefits not just caregivers, but aging parents as well.

A Concerned Caregiver

NEEDS AND WANTS

I want to bring up a topic that affects many Yiddishe girls and families, especially in these financially difficult times. There is tremendous pressure between girls and young women to wear brand-name clothing and accessories, which fall under the category of true “mosros.” We all know it’s nonsense, particularly when they’re all manufactured in China by the same manufacturer (I’m in the fashion/ manufacturer business, so I know this to be true).

The cure here is for parents to convey their priorities with clarity and strength. Giving in to these “needs” will not make anyone more successful, popular or talented. If we build our children with resilience and true selfworth, they will be successful — and if we don’t, no amount of brand-name clothing will help.

May Hashem help us that we should be able to see the emes always.

Thanks for publishing this letter.

M. Hirsch

EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 10AM-3PM JUNE 4- OCTOBER 29

WHAT HOUSEHOLD CHANGES DO YOU MAKE IN YOUR HOUSE WITH THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING?

A whopping 52% of respondents mentioned DINNER in their replies. Whether it was preparing lighter and simpler meals, avoiding the kitchen as much as possible or serving meals outdoors, meal prep and serving obviously take a central role in the lives of mommies everywhere.

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much later than they normally do during the winter months.

On Sunday, I make lots of dishes for supper and freeze them so I can take out and enjoy a nutritious meal every night of the week without standing in the kitchen every single day.

I take it easy with supper. We either grill, or I prepare something quick in the morning so we can spend the afternoon outdoors.

We go away for the summer, so that’s the best time to do home renovations, if needed. One year we painted the entire house, while another year we changed the front door.

We organize the freezer and stuff it with delicious ice creams and ices.

Approximately 18% of respondents mentioned LOVING THE MANY LONG HOURS OUTDOORS, while 5% of readers actually DISLIKE THE

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due to the varied challenges that come along with spending lots of time outdoors.

I bathe my kids every single night during the summer months.

We leave the windows open all day and get a beautiful breeze.

In the summer, I make fruit smoothies, iced coffee and buy lots of freeze pops.

Some household changes happen by themselves: dinner gets served later (because “My friends are waiting outside for me so I’m not hungry yet”), bedtime is later (you know why), and mommy washes freezers and floors and doorknobs more often (ices, anyone?). Don’t we all love the summer?

A summer rule: Ices can only be eaten at the kitchen table or outside.

Summer brings with it a slower, lesspressured pace. I let my kids get wet and dirty with wholesome outdoor fun. Supper is more casual and often served outdoors. Finally, bedtime is later, and in general, we let go of the more rigid year-round schedule.

No changes at all. With an office job and two little ones, nothing really changes during the summer.

Supper happens outdoors! When the weather’s great (or even if it’s a bit chilly or rainy), you can find us outside. And it doesn’t hurt that there’s usually company for the moms, too.

I can finally enjoy my porch. I clean it from the leaves and dirt that the winter left behind and hang up a hammock for the kids to relax on.

A household change I make is that I don’t take out my kitchen pots all summer long.

From Pesach until summer comes, I make double dinners and freeze the second half. Once the summer comes around, dinner is done and I’m on vacation.

This isn’t as hard as it sounds. I make fresh soup every Monday for dinner. The leftovers are divided and frozen. When breading cutlets, I’d bread two packs instead of one, and the same goes for marinating any poultry. If I’m making pizza, I’ll roll out all the dough and freeze ready pizza pie crusts. Once I’m in the kitchen, I prefer staying there ten minutes longer than spending a full day stocking my freezer, which is exhausting.

Bedtime happens way too late, because how can I get the little ones into bed when it’s still bright and sunny outdoors?

My older kids are in camp, which means that there’s significantly less maintenance and laundry, so I cut down on cleaning help and do laundry less frequently. I also make easier and lighter suppers instead of regular chicken-based suppers.

Summer with four little children means a changed daily schedule. Instead of doing my housework and then going out with the little ones as I’d do in the winter, my schedule is as follows: I send off the older ones to day camp, then run back into the house, deliberately ignoring the unmade beds and breakfast dishes. Then I get myself and my little ones dressed and go out for a stroll with them, picking up groceries or anything else I need while we’re out. This way, we enjoy the coolest part of the morning, and by 11:30, we’re back home. I put the little ones in for naps, and then I make beds, wash dishes and put up supper. If there’s any time left, I have a quiet breakfast on my own.

Pretty soon, it’s time to go outside and greet the returning older children.

This is the only way to beat the heat in the summer days, get something done and not feel cooped up at home.

We usually do free or cheap family trips on Fridays (if we’re staying home for Shabbos). This includes trips like visits to a park, taking the ferry or biking. It breaks up the day for everyone — parents included — in a really nice and fun way. Both the kids and the adults have the best memories of our summer trips.

I try to cook picnicfriendly suppers so we can eat in the local park.

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PARSHAS NASO

Bracha and Shemira

Y. Levenstein

In this week’s parsha, we are blessed with the mitzvah of Birchas Kohanim. Hashem tells Moshe Rabbeinu to tell Aharon and his sons to bentsch Klal Yisroel with the timeless bracha, “ Yevarechecha Hashem v’yishmerecha — May Hashem bentsch you and watch over you…” ( Bamidbar 6:23–24).

Rashi says that “yevarechecha” refers to being blessed with money, and “v’yishmerecha” refers to protection over that money, that it shouldn’t be taken from us. Why does the pasuk first speak of the abundance and then of the protection? It would seem more fitting to first receive protection over the possessions we already have, and then receive the blessing of more!

IT WAS A MILD DAY, mid-March, but Nosson was sweating as if it were the heat of August. Where could it be? He had looked everywhere, but his wallet was nowhere to be found. Inside was his driver’s license, ID, health insurance card, and of course several credit and debit cards. He really needed to find his wallet.

“Amar Rabi Binyamin…” Nosson muttered as he looked through his night table drawer for the seventh time. He checked his suit, his pants, the kitchen counter — any place he may have put his wallet down for a moment — again and again. It was useless.

Then his kids got involved. The house was turned upside down as the expanded search-and-rescue team combed

through increasingly unlikely places to find the elusive wallet.

Nosson dreaded having to cancel all his credit cards and reset all his monthly automatic debits — not to mention the hassle at the DMV to reissue his license. He felt like a classic shlemazel

“One minute,” his wife called out. “Did you check the car?”

The car. Nosson never removed his wallet in the car, but desperation pushed him out the door and into the driver’s seat. He looked in every nook and cranny. He found a water bottle, tissues and empty wrappers, but no wallet. The glove compartment? Unlikely. He hadn’t opened it in a while, and for good reason. It was crammed with papers and junk, and Nosson never had the patience to go through it all. But now, he yanked it open and pulled out a pile so large it was amazing that everything had actually fit inside. A receipt from the dentist, a copy of his brother’s passport, a note asking a teacher for early dismissal…

Then there was a plain white sealed envelope. Nosson tore it open and found a paper with his chavrusa’s name on it, along with a check. Suddenly, the memories came back. It was a few months before, during COVID, just when the yungerleit began coming back to kollel. The rosh kollel had distributed bonus checks, funded by a donor who wanted to help out during those stressful times. Since Nosson’s chavrusa wasn’t there, Nosson took his envelope and promised to give it to him. Apparently, he had stuffed it into the glove compartment and forgotten about it.

How could I have forgotten? Nosson chided himself. This would be embarrassing. If the check was expired, his friend

Then there was a plain white sealed envelope. Nosson tore it open

would no longer benefit from it. There was no way he could reach out to that anonymous donor now, half a year later, and ask for a new check.

This would be embarrassing. If the check was expired, his friend would no longer benefit from it

Nosson turned the check over and inspected it well. Tomorrow would be six months from the date on the check! That meant it was just hours from expiring. What hashgacha!

Nosson quickly dialed his chavrusa and let him know about his windfall. Instead of a Tishrei Yom Tov bonus, it would be a Pesach Yom Tov bonus. He apologized profusely and offered to bring the check to his house.

Then, still feeling relief that he had been able to reverse his mistake and help his friend just in the nick of time, Nosson returned to his house. The missing wallet was completely erased from his mind.

Just as he turned the doorknob, he heard a cry. “I found it!” The wallet had been located in quite an unlikely spot — in the

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Over the last half-year, Hakadosh Baruch Hu watched over that envelope, eventually causing a family to turn over their house and search for something else — all so that the check would be discovered at just the right time.

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The Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh explains that Hashem deliberately began with the blessing of abundance and followed with the blessing of protection, because Hashem sends the shemirah according to the value of the bracha. The more bracha, the greater the shemirah He sends.

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TOBY TANNENBAUM, LCSW

QI have a wonderful fifteen-year-old daughter. She does well in school and helps around the house. However, she’s very easily influenced by those around her. She feels the incessant need to have whatever new thing “everyone” has — the brand-name sweatshirt, the latest fashionable accessory and the trendy skirt. Not only is it a big strain on our family budget, but it also creates a lot of strain between us. I try to raise my children with the value of pashtus and histapkus b’muat, but she doesn’t seem to have integrated that message. Any advice?

— Kreindy

ADear Kreindy,

I get it. The struggle is real. You want your daughter to know and understand where your priorities lie, and what really matters in life. At the same time, you hear and understand the pressure to be like “everyone else.” It’s hard to balance fitting in with those around you and being able to stand apart. The courage to remain firm, stay true to your values and be different is a struggle for adults, and even more so for teenagers.

As human beings, we have the innate need for connection. For adolescents, the fulfillment of that need comes not only through parents and siblings, but from peers — who feel more important to a teenager than family connection. Ac-

cording to Erik Erikson’s theory of social development, the stage from twelve to eighteen years of age is marked as Identity vs. Confusion. During this time, adolescents are faced with the challenge of developing a sense of self. They explore different roles as they learn more deeply about themselves and how they fit into the world. Teenagers who successfully weather this storm enter adulthood with a strong sense of self.

For most adolescents, the feeling that they belong to a particular group is what drives their identity. If you would ask them, “Who are you?” they would likely answer by naming a group they belong to — which school or camp they attend. Since they see their identity as tied to a group, fitting into the social rules of that group becomes very important.

On some level, fitting in is not necessarily all bad. We value conformity in areas like tznius and technology use. So the need to fit in can be seen as a mixed bag. It comes with pros and cons, and we each have to individually identify when fitting in is helping us or hindering us in achieving our personal goals. The desire to fit in only becomes problematic when it comes at the expense of being your own authentic self and recognizing your inherent worth.

To effectively navigate these stormy years and grow on an emotional and spiritual level, adolescents can learn to hold on to the values of their family while feeling connected to their peers. It is not an either/or scenario, where one comes at the expense of another; but an integration of both.

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THAT THEY BELONG TO A PARTICULAR GROUP IS WHAT DRIVES THEIR IDENTITY

What makes the integration more complex is that teens often haven’t yet developed a strong sense of self, where they feel worthy and proud of who they are. They often rely on “stuff” to prove their worthiness. As parents, it’s important that we know and understand that this is a normative stage of development and that sometimes the “stuff” makes them feel seen.

Try having an honest, open conversation with your daughter. First, listen to what it’s like for her to be in the presence of others who have the things she wants so badly. Acknowledge the conflict of social pressure to conform versus preserving her own sense of self and personal values. The goal is for your daughter to feel seen and understood.

Saying something to the effect of, “I get that this is so important to you,” can help keep the conversation collaborative and not confrontational. Together, you can explore ways in which to navigate the integration of family values and fitting in with peers. The journey together will promote personal growth and mutual understanding for both of you.

I wish you much 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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Chestnut Ridge Shuls in Jeopardy as House of Worship Law Struck Down

A law established six years ago that allowed for shuls to be created within the Village of Chestnut Ridge was invalidated by a New York State judge last week, much to the disappointment of village officials.

Chestnut Ridge’s three-tiered structure for houses of worship has been the subject of much debate and legal action since it was enacted. A lawsuit filed in 2019 by Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods, more commonly known as CUPON, charged the village with failing to comply with New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act. According to the lawsuit, Chestnut Ridge officials had failed to consider houses of worships’ potential impact on parking, stormwater management, traffic and pedestrian safety, land use compatibility, and community character.

Siding with the plaintiffs, the judge nullified Chestnut Ridge’s Houses of Worship law, saying that the village’s environmental review was insufficient. How that decision might affect the shuls that have been constructed under the law’s provisions remains unclear at this time.

A statement released by the village board said that it was considering possible legal action in response to the May 29 ruling.

Ramapo Town Board Approves PUD Law

After months of hearings that have often turned contentious, the Ramapo Town Board gave a thumbs up to the Planned Unit Development law, paving the way for flexible zoning that would allow for a combination of residential, commercial and recreational development on parcels of land of 10 acres or more.

Affordable housing has become a rarity in Ramapo, and the PUD paves the way for developers to address that issue. Developers will still need to submit their plans to the Town of Ramapo for approval, which would also require them to hold public hearings and conduct environmental reviews. According to Rockland Daily, town officials expect to be receiving proposals from developers in the months ahead.

Weeks After Fatal Accident, Route 6 Cited as “Death Trap”

State police data is confirming what drivers who travel Route 6 already know — with no center median on much of the highway, the road is an accident waiting to happen.

An exclusive News 12 report revealed that there have been

over 2,000 accidents on Orange County’s Route 6 over the past three years, with most of them occurring in Woodbury or Fort Montgomery. An alternative to the Thruway that connects Rockland and Orange counties, Route 6 is heavily traveled by those going to Kiryas Joel and the Catskills.

Twelve people have died on Route 6 since 2022, and another 92 were seriously injured, earning Route 6 the dubious distinction of being one of the most dangerous roads in New York. A devastating May 6 wrong-way crash on Route 6 near Long Mountain Circle took the life of one driver and left another seriously injured, shutting down the roadway between Kiryas Joel and the Palisades Parkway for hours.

“This is a traffic safety issue,” said Alec Slatky of Automobile Club of America. “When you have people being seriously injured on a monthly basis or every couple of weeks, there is a need for a real, concerted effort to bring the numbers down.”

Woodbury Fire Chief Christopher Burke responds to many accidents on Route 6 along with emergency teams from Kiryas Joel. He named excessive speed and distracted driving as the main causes behind those crashes and didn’t mince words when discussing the segments of the highway where there are no concrete barriers separating eastbound and westbound drivers.

“This stretch is a deathtrap,” said Burke.

Those thoughts were echoed by Woodbury Mayor Andrew Giacomazza, who said that a full 10% of the town’s fire calls involve crashes on Route 6. Describing the condition of Route 6 in his town as unacceptable, Giacomazza said that he has been asking the New York State Department of Transportation and Governor Kathy Hochul to find practical solutions to the problem. A spokesperson for the DOT emphasized that safety is a top priority and that studies are underway to improve Route 6. For Burke, improvements to the beleaguered but beautiful roadway can’t come fast enough.

“There’s got to be a solution,” said Burke. “This is not a fire department or EMS issue. It’s a personal issue. We all drive these roads.”

Wieder Honors Rabbi Moshe Gedalia Schwab With Proclamation at State Capital

Assemblyman Aron Wieder paid tribute to the memory of a beloved menahel on the Assembly floor on May 12, presenting an official proclamation to the family of Rabbi Moshe Gedalia Schwab.

Addressing his fellow legislators, Wieder described Rabbi Schwab, who led Yeshiva Degel Hatorah and Mesiv-

ta Maamar Mordechai for years, as a steadfast voice for Torah and a strong advocate for yeshivas, particularly in light of the ongoing substantial equivalency threats that continue to loom large.

“More than his title, he was a man of profound humility, strength and unwavering principle, a spiritual leader who quietly shaped generations,” said Wieder, as photographs of Rabbi Schwab were displayed for members of the Assembly on a large video screen.

The official Assembly proclamation honored Rabbi Schwab’s lifetime of service to his community. Extending his personal condolences to the family, Wieder noted that Rabbi Schwab’s enduring legacy of strength, compassion and deep faith will continue to inspire.

Black Hat Prices May Soar Under Trump Tariffs

Add another item to the list of products whose prices may go up significantly under President Donald Trump’s tariff plans: black hats.

According to Reuters, Fernandez y Roche, a Spanish company that sells as many as 60,000 hats each year to stores in

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New York, New Jersey and Israel, has said that it is facing a 50% tariff on its goods, in addition to a 10% import fee. President Trump has delayed his planned European tariff until July 9, and talks are underway between Washington and the 27 countries of the European Union.

Fernandez y Roche has been selling handmade hats for the past 140 years, and has been serving the Jewish market for the last four decades. Abraham Mazuecos, the company’s managing director, said that Fernandez y Roche would have no choice but to pass the increase along to its customers, making its product line unaffordable to most.

“Our margins are tight, so we expect a decline in demand,” said Mazuecos.

While there are factories that produce hats in the United States, Mazuecos said they typically make cowboy hats, leaving members of the Jewish community hard-pressed to find the hats they wear domestically. Italian and Chinese hat manufacturers would be affected by the tariffs as well, turning imported hats into luxury items and leaving local stores scrambling to find affordable options.

Wrong Time, Wrong Place — Poor Decision Leads to Suspect’s Arrest

It was a comedy of errors as a man who fled the scene after attempting to break into a car ran straight into the arms of the police.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of May 28 in the Walmart parking lot. Fleeing the scene, the unnamed suspect ran straight toward the Ramapo Police Department while being tracked by police drones. With the crime taking place during the department’s shift change, numerous officers were present both inside and outside the building, leading to a quick arrest.

The irony of the situation proved irresistible to the Ramapo Police Department, which described the incident in a lighthearted post that read: “Pro tip: If you’re going to commit a crime, maybe don’t break into a car at Walmart… located right across from the police station… during shift change… and definitely don’t run toward the police department. Oh, and did we mention Ramapo PD has a ‘drone as a first-responder program’? Yeah — let’s just say, not the brightest move.”

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THIRTY-TWO

Government agencies were great. They offered wonderful services. Look at CDPAP — an entire agency committed to enabling family members to get paid caring for their loved ones.

But it was like they all had a motto: We’ll pay you, but we’ll make you beg for it. The weekly paperwork was daunting at best, and Kaily grumbled as she opened their platform to start on the questions. Her phone started ringing just as the page finally loaded.

Fruma Esther Jaraslowitz.

Was she imagining it? Or was her mother leaning over her to read the number on the phone screen?

Kaily pressed ignore and casually flipped the phone over so her mother — who was murmuring her daily Tehillim nearby — shouldn’t see who was calling. Lately her mother had become increasingly curious whenever Kaily’s phone rang. Poor thing, she was probably so bored.

Just the thought of her mother finding out about this shidduch made Kaily’s stomach churn. Kaily knew that her mother would push her to go ahead — just like she’d pushed Perela to take her job. Something about her increased dependence on them was making her act irrationally.

Just last night, on the way home from the jewelry store, her mother had said, “Kaily, you know that if something comes up, we could always hire someone to… help out here.”

The sentence had come out too well-worded, and so out of left field. Almost like her mother had rehearsed it. Kaily

had nearly cried. It meant that she had failed to make her mother feel like she wanted to do this.

“Chas v’shalom,” Kaily had said then, gripping her mother’s hand. “It’s a kavod for me to help you.”

And it was.

Her mother had given her all of her life’s savings plus the apartment — which she was learning now was a valuable piece of real estate. But more than all that, she had given her security and stability.

“I know,” her mother had said. “But still, I want you to know, in case… something… ever comes up.”

Never, Kaily decided.

She turned back to the questionnaire. If she were to keep that promise, she had no choice but to fill this out.

It was almost like a resume. A shidduch resume.

Name: Kaila Brodt

“Which Brodt? Boro Park?”

Shake of head. “England.”

“Oh! So you know the Engelbergs?”

“I’m divorced.”

She moved on to the next question.

Occupation: Caregiver. Duh, wasn’t this a caregiver’s agency?

“So what do you do?”

“I help my mother.”

“Oh! So what does your mother do?”

“She… uh… says Tehillim.”

“Oh!”

Address: 59 Glenn Circle.

“So where do you live?”

“In my mother’s house.”

She banged on the table. Her mother startled. Come on. It’s a dumb form. Complete it, submit it and check your bank account.

But she couldn’t. She stared at the answers, and the

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reality was so stark.

She was Kaily No-Last-Name. Her mother’s caregiver. And that was it.

And her mother was talking about hiring an aide.

Argh. She needed to clear her head. Fruma Esther would not succeed with the shidduch, but she had succeeded in messing her up.

“Ma, let’s take a walk. I think we both have a little cabin fever.”

“It’s cold,” her mother muttered. “Go yourself. I have to finish my Tehillim and some work.”

“I think I’ll take you up on your offer,” Kaily said. “Ten minutes is all I need.”

Her mother looked delighted. Kaily grabbed her coat, miffed. Why did her mother look so positively thrilled to see her leave? Was she such bad company?

“Stay put,” Kaily warned her mother. She tacked on a smile to show it was a joke, even though it wasn’t.

“May I scratch my nose?” her mother asked. She tacked on the same sort of smile.

“Very funny. But nothing more than that, okay?” She headed for the door.

“Kaily,” her mother said suddenly.

Kaily knew she wasn’t going to say, “Pick up a loaf of bread on the way.”

“I also have cabin fever,” her mother said. She paused. “In a different way. Shalva Epstein called me yesterday to check up on me. She keeps telling me to join that support group for this reason. She actually got me all the information I need. I’d love to try it tonight.”

“Oh?” Kaily raised an eyebrow. She let go of the doorknob. “So you want to join?” She should be happy her mother was taking initiative, but a deep fear clawed at her.

“Yes. I’d love to try it.”

Kaily opened the door and in-

haled a breath of freezing air.

“Take gloves,” her mother called after her, “and a scarf!”

Kaily chuckled. She didn’t own either of the two. It simply never crossed her mind to enter a store and purchase such items for herself. Her coat had a set of pockets, and the zipper closed pretty high up. She was good.

Except for her muddled brain.

And her mother’s sudden need for independence — going to support groups, taking her job seriously, shopping in jewelry stores. What would come next? And what did she mean when she said she wouldn’t mind an aide?

Kaily quickened her step, passing Shalva Epstein’s house. Wasn’t this her goal? Wasn’t she investing every last resource into getting her mother on her feet again?

She was. And if her mother was taking initiative and feeling purposeful, she was delighted, really. Although, she reminded herself, her mother would need a caregiver for the rest of her life because her disease was progressing.

But still.

If not?

Where would that leave her, Kaily No-Last-Name, No-Longer-Caregiver?

* * * * *

What did one do in a community center, anyway, except hold Parkinson’s support groups? Kaily had always imagined a community center as some sort of Town Hall with pointless meetings and motions.

But this building was more of a cross between a school and an office building. Kaily and her mother made their way slowly down the long hallway. Her mother was leaning heavily on Kaily because she had been embarrassed to come to a new place with a cane.

“IT’S A PARKINSON’S GROUP,” KAILY HAD TRIED TELLING HER. “IT’S ONE PLACE YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM BRINGING A CANE”

“It’s a Parkinson’s group,” Kaily had tried telling her. “It’s one place you should have no problem bringing a cane.”

Her mother shook her head, and that was that.

“There’s a gym here,” her mother remarked. She pointed to an arrow that said GYM

“Do you want to check it out?” Kaily asked.

“No. I was actually thinking that once I’m in the room, you could check it out.”

So I’m not invited. Got it.

They followed the arrows pointing to the Community Support Center, and her mother quickened her pace and then slowed almost immediately.

“I can’t exactly run yet,” she said ruefully.

“This must be it,” Kaily said with false cheer. A woman was being wheeled in by a Hispanic caregiver; a pillow was supporting her head. Her mother stopped, suddenly unsure, and Kaily had to prod her forward.

The caregiver smiled at them, adjusted the pillow, and continued walking. Her mother followed them with her eyes.

“You wanted to come,” Kaily reminded her gently. “I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. And if not, you don’t have to come back.”

When they finally got to the correct room, her mother brightened. There were about fifteen women in the room, talking and laughing.

It was like watching the progression of the disease in real time. There were young ones — too young to be here — with the early signs of the disease. There were plenty like her mother — somewhere in the middle. Then there were three women in wheelchairs. One of them looked so young, she

couldn’t be older than Kaily.

She silently led her mother to an empty chair. Her mother gripped her until she was safely sitting.

“Hi!” A woman came over to them immediately. “I’m Rochel, and I’m the facilitator. Are you new here?”

Her mother nodded. “Yes.”

“We’re so glad you joined. It’s a great group!”

Her mother practically shone. “Kaily. The gym,” she said pointedly.

“Oh! Caregivers are welcome to join,” Rochel said.

But Kaily wouldn’t grovel. “If you need me, call me,” was all she said. “Don’t get up, you don’t have your cane,” she quietly reminded her mother.

Her mother nodded. “Enjoy,” she said.

Kaily slowly left the room and stood outside the door. Okay. It’s normal that she wants to do this herself. She doesn’t mean to hurt me. Maybe it’s part of her grieving process?

She looked down the long hallways. Most of the rooms were empty and dark now that the workday had officially ended. She felt like a student sent out of class, humiliated and lonely. She peeked inside through the tiny window, watching the group of women enjoying each other’s company.

This was her well-deserved punishment for her earlier thoughts.

Rochel was instructing the women to hold hands. Her mother hesitantly took the hand of a trendy, youngish woman on the right and a gnarled, disease-ridden one on the left. They sat with closed eyes and swayed.

Someone tapped Kaily on the shoulder. She spun around.

“Can I pass?” a woman asked. She was walking upright, but obviously struggling.

“Sure. Sorry.”

She turned away. She did not need a gym.

For the second time in one day, she headed outside for a walk.

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“DON’T BE SORRY,” PERELA SAID QUICKLY. “I KNOW HOW CRAZY THE TIME DIFFERENCE IS. AND… REALLY… THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR MOMMY.” HER VOICE CAUGHT.

“NOT EVERYONE IS SO LUCKY”

It was colder now than in the morning. A December frost had settled over the grass, and the stars were brittle and far. She circled the path around a low brick wall surrounding a frozen waterfall, longing for gloves. For warmth. For connection.

It was time to call her sister. She didn’t appreciate her enough. Only now that Perela was away did Kaily fully realize how much she did help out. It was time to apologize.

“Hi, Perela?” Kaily asked softly, trying to inject her voice with something genuine. “How are you?”

“I’m good,” Perela answered. Her voice was suspicious and distant. “Need something?”

“No. I really just called to hear how you’re enjoying it.”

“So you can make me feel bad for being here?” Perala said scathingly.

Ouch. “No… really not. I’m really sorry for that text. I was just feeling… lonely.”

“It’s fine,” Perela said. “We’re actually heading out now. We don’t have much time here and tons to do.”

Kaily could hear Tziri talking to Perela and Perela mouthing an answer. For the second time in fifteen minutes, she knew she wasn’t needed.

“Sorry for bothering you. Bye.”

“Don’t be sorry,” Perela said quickly. “I know how crazy the time difference is. And… really… thank you for everything you do for Mommy.” Her voice caught. “Not everyone is so lucky.”

Kaily was startled… and warmed.

But only for a moment.

She sat down on the ledge and tried wiggling her frozen toes.

Would she sit like this for the rest of the Wednesday evenings in her life? Dismissed by every last person?

The phone rang.

See? Someone still remembers me.

Fruma Esther.

Thank you very much.

She was about to press ignore. Or yell, or scream.

Instead, she answered.

“Hello?”

“Hi, Mrs. Brodt,” Fruma Esther said.

“Hi.”

“Don’t ‘hi’ me. Apologize for ignoring my calls.”

“I’m sorry,” Kaily said sweetly. “I… I can’t answer when my mother is around.”

“Now, listen,” Fruma Esther commanded.

”I’m listening,” Kaily said. “I really am.”

TO BE CONTINUED…

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INGREDIENTS

8 oz. salad greens

1 cucumber, sliced

1 red pepper, sliced

1 box cherry tomatoes, sliced

1 bunch scallions or half of a red onion, sliced

1 avocado, cubed

2 (1 oz. bags) barbecue wavy corn chips (Lieber’s), for topping

BARBECUE VINAIGRETTE

¼ cup oil

1½ T. red wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tsp. smoked paprika

2 tsp. honey

½ tsp. salt

⅛ tsp. black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the vinaigrette ingredients into a container, and shake to combine.

2. Place all salad ingredients into a bowl, and toss with the dressing right before serving.

3. Top with lightly crushed barbecue corn chips.

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INGREDIENTS

8 oz. salad greens

4 oz. garlic basil cheese, cubed

4 oz. vanilla halva, crumbled

½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

3 ripe peaches, sliced

HONEY-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

6 T. olive oil

3 T. fresh lemon juice

1 T. honey

¼ tsp dried basil

¼ tsp. salt

⅛ tsp. black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat a dry pan over medium heat. Toast the walnuts until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Allow to cool.

2. Place all dressing ingredients into a container, and shake to combine.

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INGREDIENTS

6 oz. pea shoots

8 oz. salad greens

1 box cherry tomatoes

8 oz. white mushrooms, sliced

¾ cup honey-glazed almonds

¾ cup crispy fried onions

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

¼ cup oil

1 T. balsamic vinegar

2 tsp. honey

2 tsp. mustard

2 tsp. fresh minced onion

¼ tsp. salt

⅛ tsp. black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Place dressing ingredients into a container, and shake to combine.

2. Place pea shoots, salad greens, tomatoes and mushrooms into a bowl.

3. Top with honey-glazed almonds and crispy fried onions.

4. Toss with the dressing right before serving, or serve with the dressing on the side.

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LOOK AGAIN + SHOP THE SALE

Spring! What an exciting season.

There’s the weather, for starters. When it’s at its best spring behavior, it is just too delicious for words. Wildflowers pop up everywhere, decorating the world in a way that only the true Artist can. Of course, to the delight of juniors everywhere, spring also means hours and hours of outdoor play, much of which takes place on a beloved swing set.

WORKING FOR FUN

I reach out to Shloimy from Swing It for the inside scoop. It’s clear from the start that Shloimy loves every bit of what he does. Was this job one that was borne out of love for play, or was this perhaps a family business he became involved in? Interestingly, it is neither of the above. He had simply been looking for a parttime job and found one in a small swingset company. He had no idea he was getting himself into something so fun! A relatively short time later, the opportunity came up to buy out the business, which he did.

From there, the business, and Shloimy’s passion for it, has not stopped growing! He now employs over a dozen individuals, including designers, sales reps and office support staff. Additionally, his former Amish supplier, Mr. Elmer King, who was always involved in the crafting of each piece of each playset, is now a full partner in the company.

“We actually share a lot of values with the Amish,” Shloimy remarks. “Not that I am comparing, chas v’shalom, but as religious people, the Amish respect others’ religious values, so they easily accept things that are important to us, like donating large amounts of money to tzedakah In general, they understand what it’s like to be committed to something higher than yourself. Another interesting thing about working with the Amish is that they are always very present because they are forbidden from using modern technology. When I have a conversation with them, there are zero distractions. There are no phone calls, texts or even pinging alerts because they don’t use cell phones.

It’s a totally different state of being, and it’s so genuine. It’s good to be reminded of these things every now and then.”

Shloimy visits Lancaster about once or twice a month. He explains how important it is to him that the employees know who he is.

“I walk around the entire plant, checking on the equipment and on the employees. They know I am approachable and that I care.”

When Shloimy is there, he also looks out for any area in the business that can use tweaking or improvement, and what can be done about it. “We are always innovating,” he says.

As one example, Swing It has recently added a few new colors to their repertoire, which somehow had never been a thing in the past.

“When you introduce one new color to a swingset, it changes the look of the whole play area,” Shloimy explains. “Introducing four new colors gave us many new color combinations to work with in order to achieve an updated and personalized look. We’ve also created all sorts of exciting new designs for playhouses and introduced new types of swings.”

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PLANNING YOUR PLAYSCAPE

Say you’re a customer who wants to purchase a playscape. Where do you start?

“There are two aspects of creating a playscape,” Shloimy says. “One is that a playset is like a piece of furniture. It is a very large piece of furniture, but it’s what people see when they look out the windows, and they want it to be beautiful. The second aspect is, obviously, the functionality of it — how fun the equipment is.

“So, the first part of building someone’s dream backyard is determining how large the space is, what their budget is, and then, what’s important to them aesthetically and functionally.”

The most basic options include swings and a slide. Everyone loves swings, and Shloimy doesn’t think that will ever change.

“There are also many new types of swings,” he adds, “and some are really fun. Most swing sets include a regular pumping swing, a baby swing, and often, a teeter-totter (a back-toback swing where two children can pump at the same time).

“As for the slide, there are so many different options, even for basic slides. There are closed tunnel slides, open slides, straight slides and twisting slides.”

Often, people will start with a small playscape and add more pieces whenever their budget allows for it. But what does a budget for a playscape look like?

“There’s practically no limit,” Shloimy replies, “even when it comes to residential playgrounds. We offer so many different types of equipment: playhouses, ball pits, bridges, slides, and swings, of course. There are people who spend five thousand dollars, and people who spend in the hundred thousand dollar range! And even then, there’s always more

they can add on, if their space allows for it.”

Often, when a customer calls, they already have a basic idea of what they want, and then they get guidance from the company where they hear about all the things they may not have thought of.

ON A PLAYFUL JOURNEY

Sales businesses always have memorable customers, and Swing It is no exception.

“One customer,” Shloimy shares, “who was spending a significant sum on his playscape, wanted to include things that would appeal to neighborhood children. He wanted to be able to provide for everyone, even in his own space!”

Another customer sponsored playgrounds for multiple families that have children with special needs, completely anonymously.

“We were contacted through an organization,” Shloimy says, “and all the arrangements were made through secretaries and others. These were five-thousand dollar playscapes, and he sponsored many of them — all without revealing his identity. I’m still in awe.”

Any advice for people who are just starting out on their playscape journey?

“Of course! Buy the biggest and most expensive playscape you can!” Shloimy says with a laugh. “But in all seriousness, there are two things that a customer needs to know. The first one is safety, safety, safety! We put a lot of safety measures in place when planning a playscape, but even with the best safety guards in place, a playground can potentially be a dangerous place for a kid. Be vigilant,

and teach your kids how to play safely.

“The second is that parents often think that when they buy a beautiful playground, their kids will play on it forever, and they will never hear the words ‘I’m bored’ again. This isn’t realistic. The kids will be excited for a day, and maybe for a week. But then they’ll bring their friends over, and that’s where the magic happens. Swings will become airplanes and slides will become escape routes. Imaginative play will take over, and then you can expect them to play the day away.”

Chany, a playscape owner in New York suburbia, bemoans the fact that she has a beautiful playscape in her yard, because no one ever plays on it. She mindfully chose pieces that would accommodate a lot of children, guests and friends, but somehow, her kids always want to go play at someone else’s house. She is looking forward to hosting her grandchildren on it one day in the future.

Zissy’s playscape experience is completely different. She finds herself hosting hours and hours of fun in her own backyard.

“When we were viewing our house before buying it,” she says, “I saw a massive playscape in the yard, and I was so excited. It was something straight out of my childhood fantasies.”

However, Zissy and her husband soon discovered that the sellers were planning to take the entire swing set to their new residence. Once they moved in, Zissy didn’t really believe that the sellers would still come for it, but one day they did. Zissy sadly bid the playground goodbye, but by then, owning a playscape was something she had her heart set on.

Her in-laws ended up gifting her with the playscape of her dreams. The planning of the playscape took place around the supper table over many nights. Together, her children discussed the pros and cons of

each piece that they considered purchasing. At one point, they got stuck debating over which bridge they wanted. Some kids wanted a wobbly bridge because it’s more fun, and the others wanted a straight bridge because it’s less scary. Zissy told her kids that they would be taking a vote. The kids gleefully told all their friends about the vote, and suddenly, she was getting “ballots” from all the neighbors.

Speaking of neighbors, how does Zissy navigate the neighborhood part of owning a playscape?

“I don’t really have any issues with them,” Zissy says. “There is an unwritten rule that the kids need to ask before coming into my yard, but I always say yes.”

Even on Shabbos afternoon, when she might be napping?

Her response is the equivalent of a shrug. “Yeah. My kids are usually out there too, and it really doesn’t bother me.”

What about the mess? Again, she brushes away the question.

“Whatever. Where there are kids, there are messes. Sometimes, if it gets totally out of hand, I will tell the kids not to bring snacks into the backyard anymore, but generally, I don’t find it to be much of an issue.”

Blimi is in the grandmother stage, ka”h, and she bought a new swing set this year. She had an old rusted one that was already 27 years old, and none of her grandchildren were interested in it anymore. When she asked her husband for a new playscape as a

Pesach gift, he was incredulous.

“Why not buy a piece of jewelry or something you will enjoy?” he demanded.

But she thought she’d enjoy this even more than diamonds, and the good news is that she actually is. They gave away their old one to another family, and in its place, they installed a bunch of swings: baby swings, toddler swings and some larger swings. When the grandchildren came, they couldn’t get enough of it. Even the adults found themselves making use of the swings.

Blimi purposely didn’t put the swingset within view of her master bedroom windows, so everyone is free to swing whenever they’d like to, without worrying that they might be bothering their generous grandparents who put up a swing set especially for them.

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A CLIMBING ADVENTURE PARK

LIES BEHIND A LITTLE HOME IN WOODRIDGE, NEW YORK.

For 30 years, Moshe Weinberg’s backyard in Woodridge had been a tangle of forest growth. It was overgrown with weeds and pretty much off limits, just a continuation of the woods behind the property.

But when a usually busy Mr. Weinberg found himself with an entirely new schedule and a bunch of bored children wanting to play outdoors, he had a good look at his backyard. It was time to tackle it.

Like so many other creative pursuits, this handmade adventure corner, dubbed Weinberg Park by locals, has its roots in the lockdown days of COVID-19. With the entire family home and in dire need of a project, it didn’t take much convincing for Mr. Weinberg to team up with his friend Josh Cohen and get on the job.

Like everything in this charming park, the first step, clearing out the brush, was done in-house by the adventurous Weinberg crew, with their father in the lead. They built carefully controlled fires to clear out the weeds, manually cleaned out the brush, and soon, the backyard started taking shape.

The ground appeared ready to be stomped upon, and only the tall, graceful trees remained. Their yard was now a blank slate ready for adventure.

BRIDGING THE GAP

Moshe was eager to start. One day, he and Mr. Cohen stood in his newly reclaimed backyard inspecting the site.

One of the tree tops had been destroyed, leaving a considerable bark without the canopy of green, and they realized that knocking the rest of it down on a certain angle would have the bark land across a gully like a bridge.

With that first timber! the Weinberg Park was created.

It just took a lot of imagination, wood and handiwork from there.

WORK OF THE HAND

Everything in this adventure backyard was created by hand, by the Weinbergs, Mr. Cohen and the various teens who are always welcome to come stay at the Weinberg home.

How are the projects decided upon? It takes just a good look at the trees, and inspiration is bound to hit.

Some trees in the front are perfectly positioned to serve as hammock poles, and a number of those relaxing swings grace the property. Another set of trees was just begging to have a bench swing strung between them, so that’s what went up right there.

Ladders went up. A zipline went up. And still, new attractions keep going up. And by up, I mean high, high up.

NATURE IN ITS RUGGED FORM

This park is not about any overpriced backyard furniture or modern elements. Every piece is created with the rawest material possible.

There are no supports other than the sturdy trees, nor is there any electricity or lights. It’s all manual, both the mechanics and the labor.

When he wanted to add a cargo net to the park, Moshe saw the price and did a double take. They ran at about a thousand dollars apiece.

“Let’s make one,” he said.

And they did.

Some twenty dollars worth of supplies, a tutorial on rope-knotting and net-building, and two hours of work later, the Weinberg Park boasted a cargo net bigger and better than any they could have purchased.

Purchase a ready ladder? Not in this park. Moshe sawed two two-by-fours to create rungs, and a ladder was up without costing more than a few dollars.

The bench is another raw marvel: two salvaged tree stumps and a slab of wood affixed over it. Does rustic get any more real?

IT TAKES A VILLAGE…

The treehouse has been the biggest project to date. It took months to build and required a bit of help. A bunch of teenage boys pitched in, and a group of men from upstate New York frequenting the area were happy to be involved in the project.

It’s undoubtedly the centerpiece of the park.

PRIVATE? PROPERTY

Not really. One and all are welcome to come visit the Weinberg backyard and enjoy its offerings.

Mr. Weinberg says that while he built the park for his kids, he was so happy to let those summering in the neighborhood visit when news about the attraction traveled around.

Living in Woodridge all year round can feel somewhat lonely, and the Weinbergs are happy to be a spot where people always feel welcome to come for a climb, good company or a bed. The Weinberg home is a happening place, and the action in the backyard is just part and parcel of it.

“We just want kids to have fun,” Moshe says, wondering why someone would ever mind Yiddishe children playing in their yard. “And this makes them happy.”

The park is not limited to families, either. It’s not infrequent that a school bus rumbles to a stop in front of the Weinberg home, and out piles an entire bunk of excited campers.

To the Weinbergs, that’s exactly how they want it.

CAREFUL THERE!

As someone who has had the opportunity to visit the park with her boys, I’ll tell you this: Some of what goes on here is to be looked at and not tried. Marveled at, but not actually climbed.

Signs are posted throughout the area reminding visitors to stay safe and responsible and that anything they do at the park is at their own risk.

Mr. Weinberg tries everything for sturdiness before he pronounces an attraction ready to be climbed, but the attractions are high up and there are no safety harnesses; the responsibility for safety lies with any parent who brings their child to the park.

HALACHA CLASS

For the kids visiting on Shabbos, there are some interesting halachos to learn.

Once the visitors started trickling in, Moshe studied the halachos well so he could know if any features were muktzah.

For example, the park features a tire swing. There was a rope tied to the tree, then a metal hook to which the tire was attached. Since the tire wasn’t directly connected to the object connected to the tree (the rope), it was permissible for use on Shabbos. Howev-

er, Mr. Weinberg noticed that children were not sitting, but standing, on the tire, causing them to hold onto the rope, the object directly attached to the tree, which was muktzah

By the next Shabbos, he’d attached an extra pair of carabiners that solved the issue so the swing could be enjoyed without any transgression involved.

AN INSIDE LOOK

The inside of the Weinberg home also has some interesting features. There’s a giant mural painted on the wall by a teen who was staying at the Weinberg home, a large net for children to enjoy in the loft near the ceiling, and one room’s ceiling is made to look like a giant jigsaw puzzle.

Moshe shares that he’s not into having a home that looks like a museum. He wants it to be a place where the kids feel at home and where they are allowed to express themselves and have a good time.

Any mes mitzvah from all over the USA is buried in the Woodridge bais hachaim, he says. Levayas frequently take place just around the corner from their home.

That, explains Moshe, keeps him focused on what he wants out of this temporary home.

“My priority is that it should be a place of acceptance and closeness and where every Yid is welcome,” he says.

And so it is.

What We Oﬀer:

Ages 2 - 6

•English and Yiddish speaking classes for all ages

•Large facilities, spacious playground for children to play on

•Safe, nurturing environment with experienced staﬀ

•Exciting daily activities: arts & crafts, music, water activities and more

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DASSI LEVY

Having been educated in a heimishe school here in New York, these ditties don’t necessarily reflect the originals they were derived from, but research was done to procure the most accurate wording available. Corrections are welcome, and remember, this is purely for your entertainment and to ignite your memories!

Ageless Chants and Ditties

Lemon lime

Be on time

School begins

At half past nine

100, 99, 98, 97….

The dexterity of the person jumping would determine how low we went. The lower we went, the greater the disappointment when the rope was tripped.

Miss Mary Mack Mack Mack

All dressed in black black black

With silver buttons buttons buttons

Down her back back back

She asked her mother mother mother

For fifty cents cents cents

To see the elephants -phants -phants

Jump over the fence fence fence

They jumped so high high high

They reached the sky sky sky

And didn’t come back back back

Till the fourth of July -ly -ly

Listen to your kids playing outside. Are they still singing the same songs today?

Jumping Rope Chants

Tinker, tailor

Soldier, sailor

Rich man, poor man Beggar man, thief

Doctor, lawyer

Merchant, chief

Or... Indian chief

Yes, guilty as charged. I would say “tinkler” back then in elementary school, and each word would be prefaced with an “a.”

High, low

Medium, slow

Walkie-talkie

Red hot pepper

Here comes the teacher with a big, fat stick I wonder what I got on arithmetic

One plus one equals two Two plus two equals four

Now it’s time for spelling Spell cat

C-A-T

Spell rat R-A-T

Now it’s time for history

Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492...

At this point, nobody is really jumping anymore, so the end is unknown to me. Dear readers, can you help?

There are as many variations of this chant as there were kids jumping to this ditty over the years, but this one is a popular version you can still hear on the streets today.

PACK TIMETO(almost)

Bouncing Ball Chants

A, my name is Ahuva and my husband’s name is Avraham. We come from America and we sell apples.

B, my name is Baila and...

Once I had a candy store, and business was so bad I asked my mother what to do, and this is what she said “Take a can of gasoline, and put it by the door

“Take a match and give a scratch and no more candy store.”

Now, I know we shouldn’t give kids ideas, but trust me, it didn’t affect any of my friends or myself, so I find this safe to print.

Dear Diary,

Today is Monday, and Monday is today, and on this merry, marvelous, miraculous Monday, Mommy made Malky some muffins…

Today is Tuesday, and Tuesday is today, and on this topsy-turvy, terribly terrific Tuesday, Tatty told Toby to take the twins to the Twin Towers…

This game made for quite a momentous week full of alliteration. The more words you added, the better off you were, until you either lost the ball or your words — whichever happened first.

Other Ball Game Chants

Hello, hello, hello, sir.

Meet me at the grocer.

No, sir. Why, sir?

Because I have a cold, sir.

Where did you get the cold, sir?

At the North Pole, sir.

What were you doing there, sir?

Counting polar bears, sir.

How many did you count, sir?

One, two, three, four, five . . . .

Yes, for lack of proper gear, the tennis ball was in the knee sock and that was what was banged against the wall at each mention of “sir.”

The wonder ball goes ‘round and ‘round To pass it quickly, you are bound If you’re the one, to hold it last

Then, for you, the game is past Annnd you... are... out!

There are many versions of this chant, and the one we sang had a starting line of, “As the ball goes round and round, we pass it quickly all around…”

Johnny, may I cross the Golden River?

Only if you have the color… green.

R-a-t-t-l-e-s-n-a-k-e spells rattlesnake…

This was followed by:

All around the mulberry bush

The monkey chased the weasel

The monkey thought ’twas all in good fun

Pop! goes the weasel

A penny for a spool of thread

A penny for a needle

That’s the way the money goes

Pop! goes the weasel

Jimmy’s got the whooping cough

And Timmy’s got the measles

That’s the way the story goes

Pop! goes the weasel

No, no, no, that’s not how we sang it all those years ago. Our version was: “We went up to Sara’s house and Sara had the measles. We gave the doctor 50 cents, and pop! goes the measles!”

Group Game Chants

Red rover, red rover, send (name) on over.

Of course, we didn’t actually say “red rover.” We said it simply: “Right over, right over, we call…”

Little Sally Saucer sitting in the water

Cry, Sally, cry; hide your teary eyes

Turn to the east, and turn to the west

And turn to the one that you like the best!

Whom am I kidding? We started that with “Silly Sally” and we wiped eyes instead of hiding them.

Bluebird, bluebird through my window

Oh, (name), I’m so tired...

You take a little girl and tap her on the shoulder

Oh, (name), I’m so tired...

Anna banana banana split

Mommy had a baby chick

Chicky died; mommy cried

Anna banana banana split

Where this originated, I haven’t the faintest, but that is what we sang while jumping on the school tiles.

Hand Game Chants

Miss Lucy had a baby. She named him Tiny Tim. She put him in the bathtub to see if he could swim. He drank up all the water. He ate up all the soap. He tried to eat the bathtub, but it wouldn’t go down his throat. Miss Lucy called the doctor. The doctor called the nurse. The nurse called the lady with the alligator purse. In walked the doctor. In walked the nurse. In walked the lady with the alligator purse. “Measles” said the doctor. “Mumps” said the nurse. “Nothing” said the lady with the alligator purse. A dollar charged the doctor. Fifty cents charged the nurse. Nothing charged the lady with the alligator purse. Out walked the doctor. Out walked the nurse. Out walked the lady with the alligator purse.

In the original, the doctor didn’t call for an operation, but in the one I used to sing with my friends, he did — and the nurse and the lady in the alligator purse echoed him!

Ching, Chang, Chinaman

Sitting on a fence

Tried to make a dollar

Out of ninety-nine cents (or fifteen, or fifty-five)

He missed, he missed, he missed like this!

To be honest, Mr. China Man was unknown to us. All we knew was some kind of “Cherry, cherry, bang, bang.”

Today’s Chimes, Today’s Times

Tra-la-la-ing-a-ling-a-ling

Tra-la-la-ee-pa-ee-pa-pa

Ee-pa-ee-pa-pa…

Today’s kids are singing new ditties, this one with dexterous fingers swiping foreheads and their opponent’s palms. This song is a sticky one. Once you learn it, it’s difficult to get it out of your ears.

They also have more sophisticated ways of choosing a person to be “it.” When I grew up, we all yelled, “NOT IT!” and whoever’s yell came a half-second behind the others’ was unfortunate enough to be “it.” Today’s kids sing a song to figure it out.

Blue shoe, blue shoe, how old are you?

And so the fingers go around, counting ages and eliminating shoes until the unlucky “it” is left.

Avocado, avocado is the name of the game, and if you get out, you have to change the name, AVOCADO… AVOCADO…

This game involves two players clapping hands in a crisscrossing motion. Whoever gets out gets to change the name of the game — can you do better than AVOCADO? — until the next name change. Stay sharp!

If you just love the sight of the first buds bursting into bloom and you can’t fathom anything more delicious than romping in a field of fresh green grass, then you must not have allergies. According to reports, 2025 may have been one of the worst years for sufferers of spring allergies, which are triggered by the release of pollen into the air.

As allergy season winds down, are there any takeaways that could be helpful?

WHAT ARE SPRING ALLERGIES?

Spring allergies, also known as hay fever, are an immune system response to the presence of airborne allergens like pollen from trees, grass and weeds. This can cause symptoms such as sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and congestion. Many allergy sufferers complain of having a “stuffed head,” and resign themselves to a period of about two months of abject misery, as well as what seems to be a lifetime supply of Kleenex.

When it comes to allergies, histamine is the villain. When people who are allergic to pollen inhale the little spores that are released into the air, their immune system mistakenly identifies it as a harmful substance. The body then aggressively releases chemicals known as histamine to fight against the perceived invader. It’s the histamine that causes the runny nose, constant sneezing and itchy eyes that are characteristic of spring allergies.

The most common time for people to experience seasonal allergies is from the end of winter, about March, through early summer. That’s when pollen, which is a fine, powdery substance produced by flowering plants, is released into the air, with the wind carrying it further afield so that the plant can reproduce.

“It’s basically like experiencing life while feeling as if you’re underwater,” says Malky about her allergy symptoms. “My eyes are itchy while streaming tears, and I’m constantly sneezing. I feel as miserable as when I have a bad cold, except that this cold doesn’t go away after a week. It’s nonstop misery until the weather gets really hot, so I’m basically missing the nicest parts of spring.”

Whether there is truth to this or not, climatologists believe that spring allergies have gotten worse over time. With winter

setting in later, they say, and spring starting earlier, there is simply more time for flowers and grasses to bloom, which means more pollen in the air. Rising temperatures can also lead to elevated levels of carbon dioxide in the air, which also exacerbates symptoms.

While there are many remedies around, there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all “cure.” What’s helpful for one person may be completely ineffective for another.

WHAT WORKS, AND WHAT DOESN’T?

Most allergy sufferers have already tried all the over-thecounter allergy medications that are available. Some work for

some people and not for others. Some relieve symptoms for a little while at first, but then become less effective as time goes on. Allergies and treatment responses are highly individual.

The most popular OTC medications are antihistamines, which seek to reduce the histamine release in the body, thereby reducing the inflammatory symptoms. The most popular antihistamines are Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra and Benadryl. It’s important to read the labels; some are noted for inducing sleepiness, such as Benadryl. Look for medications labeled “non-drowsy.”

Other medications that offer different forms of relief are nasal sprays, such as Fluticasone. Some doctors have recently started prescribing a combo treatment plan, combining oral medications such as Claritin along with a nasal spray.

ACUPUNCTURE

Ronald*, a highly personable healer specializing in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, has long been a familiar address for allergy sufferers from the frum community. He sees many frum patients at his office in New York and offers an honest and nuanced approach.

“There are certain ailments that acupuncture can treat effectively, while there are others that can be treated more effectively with herbs. Seasonal allergies and acute pain such as neck pain or back pain can be treated very effectively with acupuncture.”

Each treatment lasts about 20 to 25 minutes and involves placing ultra thin needles into the body along specific meridians that align with the body’s energy flow. Although the thought of needles be-

ing placed in the body might scare off some, the procedure is pretty painless, and most people don’t feel any discomfort at all.

Ronald cautions that patients should not expect to receive a miracle cure. “All we can really hope for is to manage the symptoms. Acupuncture will not cure the allergy; the allergy is still there. We try to manage the symptoms so the patient doesn’t suffer discomfort every year when spring comes around.”

Faigy has been taking her son to Ronald for treatment for years. “Every year, right around Pesach time when he feels

“ALL WE CAN REALLY HOPE FOR IS TO MANAGE THE SYMPTOMS. ACUPUNCTURE WILL NOT CURE THE ALLERGY; THE ALLERGY IS STILL THERE”

the first tickle, we make the trip. And baruch Hashem, since we’ve started treating his allergies with acupuncture, my son’s symptoms are pretty much gone.”

Ruchy makes the trek to Ronald with her daughter even though she’s moved to Lakewood. “Every year without fail, as soon as that first sneeze comes on, we head back to Ronald. My daughter’s allergies used to be terrible, but since we started once-yearly acupuncture treatments, her symptoms are so much better. The treatment is quick and painless; after 20 minutes, it’s over.”

Acupuncture can be so effective that some people only need one treatment and they’re good to go, without ever needing to return. However, it is more common to need a “booster” every year.

As Ronald says, “Every person is different, and every person’s body reacts differently. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment.”

He adds one more piece of advice for the frum community: “Tell people in your community that they need to get more exercise! And more sun! If you live a healthy lifestyle, then it will be much easier to treat your allergies.”

Refreshingly, Ronald is not against conventional medicine at all. As a matter of fact, he encourages adding acupuncture to your already incorporated regimen of anti-allergy medication.

“If you’re taking medication along with acupuncture treatment, the effect of the medication will be more powerful, and it will help alleviate your symptoms more effectively.”

HONEY

There has recently been a revival in using honey to relieve allergies. Honey has long been known to have antiseptic properties, and has been used for thousands of years to treat wounds, way before antibiotics were discovered. Honey never goes bad, as its special properties repel bacterial growth. In fact, a pot of honey was recently discovered in an Egyptian tomb that had been sealed for thousands of years. One intrepid archaeologist actually dipped his finger in for a lick, and to his shock, he discovered that it was still sweet and completely edible. But how can honey help seasonal allergies?

Zev Oster, proprietor of Monsey’s beloved West Maple Farm, sells honey made from his own hives placed throughout the farm. “The thinking is that since

bees feed on local flowers, the honey contains pollen from these flowers. If you start ingesting local honey before the allergy season hits, you may be able to build resistance in your body by getting it used to pollen from the local blooms that trigger your allergies.”

Does it work?

Mr. Oster smiles. “Some people say it works amazing, and others say it doesn’t do anything for them. Either way, it’s sweet, delicious and healthy.”

HONEY HAS LONG BEEN KNOWN TO HAVE ANTISEPTIC PROPERTIES, AND HAS BEEN USED FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS TO TREAT WOUNDS, WAY BEFORE ANTIBIOTICS WERE DISCOVERED

HERBS AND VITAMINS

The field of vitamins and herbs is often difficult to navigate. Vitamins don’t come cheap, and sufferers can feel pressured into taking dozens of supplements. It’s hard to gauge the effectiveness of those supplements when taken in tandem, and disappointment often sets in only after spending hundreds of dollars. Here are some of the most popular supplements that are supposed to be effective:

Vitamin C The popular vitamin C may reduce histamine levels, and can help with symptoms such as sneezing and congestion.

Vitamin D This can help regulate the immune system’s response to allergens.

Quercetin This relatively “new” supplement is fast becoming a go-to supplement for allergy sufferers. It can help stabilize the cells that release histamine. This should be started before the allergy season hits.

Zinc May help reduce symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing and congestion.

Other herbal supplements Ask your local health food store to recommend a herbal combo supplement that can help with your allergy symptoms.

Even if you’ve suffered from allergies for years, and have sort of resigned yourself to the yearly discomfort, there are still options to explore that can bring relief.

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Just as Hashem has given us a yearly show of natural beauty, when the natural world comes to life and explodes with color, He has also given us tools to combat our discomfort so that we can still enjoy the beautiful spring.

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IN REVIEW

LIFETIME PRODUCTS

Founded in 1986 in Clearfield, Utah, Lifetime has grown into a global brand known for rugged, weatherproof plastic and steel products you’ve almost definitely seen — whether it’s a folding table in the sukkah, a set of chairs pulled out for unexpected Shabbos guests, or a playset standing strong through generations.

Lifetime began with a slam dunk — literally. Barry Mower, the company’s founder, got tired of the flimsy, unsteady basketball hoops on the market, so he designed a better one in his driveway: strong, rust-resistant and height-adjustable so kids could “grow into it.” Friends and neighbors were so impressed, they started asking for hoops too. That DIY project turned into Lifetime Products, which now manufactures more home basketball systems than anyone else in the world.

Much of the company’s success comes down to one word: blow-molding. It’s a fancy term for a process where hollow plastic parts are formed by inflating heated plastic into a mold — sort of like industrial balloon animals, but way tougher. It allows Lifetime to make tables and chairs that are lightweight, weather-resistant and strong enough to survive everything from toddler art projects to overenthusiastic teenagers.

LOGO

Lifetime’s logo is as straightforward as the products themselves: a solid black shield with the word “LIFETIME” in bold, white capital letters. No frills, no fluff. It’s like the company is saying, “We’re here to make stuff that lasts. Period.” And they do. Whether it’s a picnic table or a basketball hoop, if it’s got the Lifetime name, it’s probably indestructible.

STATS

Founded: 1986

Global availability: over 90 countries

Employs more than 1,500 people worldwide

Their blow-molding facility is one of the largest in the U.S.

Products include: tables, chairs, kayaks, sheds, coolers, playsets and basketball hoops

OVERVIEW

RAV YIDELE HOROWITZ, THE DZIKOVER RAV, ZT”L

Rav Yidele Horowitz, the Dzikover Rav, was a hidden tzaddik. Though he came from the illustrious Sanzer and Dzikover dynasties, he ran from any kind of kavod and begged people not to call him “Rebbe.” His yahrtzeit falls on 11 Sivan.

Rav Yidele was born in 1905 in Dzikov, Poland, a son of the Imrei Noam and a descendant of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. When he was 30 years old, he was chosen to serve as a dayan in the city of Klausenberg. Through many open nissim, he managed to survive the horrors of the Holocaust. After the war, he lived in Tel Aviv before settling in Yerushalayim, and was highly respected by the Chazon Ish and Rav Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky.

Toward the end of his life, he moved to Stamford Hill, London, for medical treatment. He lived in great pashtus; he didn’t eat bread during the week, meat only on Shabbos, and would even wash his clothing on his own l’kavod Shabbos. Any money sent to him by chassidim was immediately given to yesomim, almanos and poor families. He didn’t keep a penny.

Rav Horowitz was niftar in 1989 and is buried in London. His life was a shining example of humility, chesed and true avodas Hashem

YOUR VIEW

ODD ONE OUT

Which word doesn’t belong?

RACE BUILD TUMBLE CHASE

Answer: Build. Race, chase and tumble are movement-based activities. Build is -con structive play.

BRACHALA LISSAUER

COUNTER VIEW

STREET VIEW

Where does the name “Lulu” come from?

Believe it or not, the name Lulu was inspired by the phrase “Hallelu es Hashem.” It’s a constant reminder to thank Hashem for everything, big and small. Every day brings new reasons for gratitude.

Describe your best day and hardest day at Lulu.

Funnily enough, they’re one and the same! The hardest days are always the best. The Sunday before any Yom Tov is absolute madness, in the best way. And don’t even get me started on our Midwinter Motzei Shabbos sale. Everything is 50% off, and the store gets wiped out.

What was your fastest sell-out ever?

That would be the first year we made Shabbos pajamas. They flew off the shelves so fast, we managed to restock — and sell out again — all before Yom Tov!

What makes you proud of Lulu?

Our prices, for sure. But also our return and exchange policy. We want every customer to walk away happy. Even seasonal sale items can be exchanged, as long as they’re still in season.

Any memorable stories?

One woman returned a polo shirt she had bought for her son, saying there was a hole. We weren’t sure how it happened, but we offered her a new one or a discount. She took the discount. A few weeks later, she came back to say that she had discovered the reason for the hole: Her son had learned in cheder about not wearing red, and he had literally cut the red part out himself! She soon came back to repay the discount.

Est. 2012

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Devorah Karny

Zevi Braun

Mendy Gelbman, 3

Yitzchok Katz

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Mayer Leidner, 9

Chumy & Hindy Schonfeld

Shmiel Amrom Nadler & Asher Lemel Friedman

Yanky Goldberger, 4

Ephraim & Naftali Karny

Nachman Rosen & Shmuel Chaim Brandsdorfer

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Classifieds

FOR SALE

DOONA STROLLER

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

NEOCATE/BABY FORMULA

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

BEBE ORGANIC SET

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

DOUBLE CARRIAGE FOR SALE

Like-new Valco double carriage with raincover for $500 OBO. Please call 845-239-8530

FOR SALE

Everything you need to set up a newborn studio. Props, wraps, blankets and bean bag. Text 8455870978

PUSH CAR FOR SALE

Used Step 2 push car in great condition for sale. 845.587.4477

APARTMENTS

RENTAL AIRMONT

Beautiful, spacious 3-bedroom Upper high ranch apt. for rent. Pls. text/leave a message at 929-214-3016.

1 BEDROOM APT. FOR RENT

For rent short term/long term fully renovated 1 Bedroom

apt. full bath/full kitchen, above ground. W. Maple/ Carlton. Call 845.392.5151.

WEST PALM BEACH APT. FOR SALE

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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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

FOR RENT

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

2 BEDROOM APT

Desirable area, Mountain Ave ground level, full windows, central air, upgraded kitchen, brand new, beautiful 2 bedroom apartment. Call/ text 929-348-0544 please leave message

HOMES

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

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

MONTICELLOHOUSE FOR SALE

New Renovated large house 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 floors, unfinished basement, new granite kitchen, new porch, large property, near shuls. Call 718-930-7678

FOR SALE

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

OFFICE SPACE

2 ROOM

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

PRIME OFFICE SUITE AVAILABLE!

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

OFFICES FOR RENT

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

HAVERSTRAW RENTAL

Large room available for rent for Playgroup or Office. Please call or text 848-2380906

SHORT TERM

MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL

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

SUMMER RENTAL

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

NEW ON THE MARKET!

8 bedroom waterfront house for rent in seagate. Available for shabbosim, weekly or daily. For more Information call, text or whatsapp 7188099355

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

SUMMERHOME RENT

Monsey- Airmont/ Suffern area. Beautiful private 5 bedroom house with private property for rent available Full summer, or the month of August. Please text at 929533-7409

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

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

S FALLSBURG

11 BR, 6 bath, 36+ beds, POOL, hot tub, playground, minyan 323-388-6901

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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

LINDEN LUXE

New Pristine Cathedral Ceiling House. 6 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms, jacuzzi. Sleeps 20+. Stocked Playroom. Swing Set. Trampoline, gameroom. All Amenities. 5 min to shul. 3 blocks to grocery/ pizza store. Avail for Shabbos/ Weekday. call/text 718989-1406.

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

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

NORTH MIAMI FL RENTAL

2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. Summer Price $300 per night. Call/Text: 917-3824810, 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

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

VACATION PROPERTIES

Luxurious vacation properties for short-term rentals in the Monsey area. Some with POOLS. can accommodate 18 to 150 guests, ideal for large families, Shabbatons, and more.. Great Minds 845-5203250.

HELP WANTED

BOOKKEEPER

Monsey service based company seeking experienced part time bookkeeper for accounts rec/payable. Must know QuickBooks Desktop. Call or msg 845-293-0508.

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

TEACHERS

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

REBBE POSITION

Local Mesivta is looking for tenth grade Rebbe. Must be young, energetic, motivated... Send resume to ygohoffice@gmail.com or fax 845-371-0134.

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

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

SECRETARY POSITION

Cheder Zichron Shmuel is seeking a dedicated and organized secretary for office duties, including answering phones and general administrative tasks. Basic computer skills are necessary. High school graduates are welcome to apply. Submit your resume to mrswagschal@ zichronshmuel.com or call 845-237-2006 Ext. 700.

BCBA POSITION

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

MEDICAL SECRETARY

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

WORK FROM HOME

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

THE JOB YOU’RE LOOKING FOR!

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

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

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

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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

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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.

CREATE BUSINESS

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

LADIES!

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

HAVE EXCELLENT WRITING SKILLS?

Seeking candidates for college office position. Min. 6 hours a day. Candidate should be detailed and hardworking. Nice Heimishe environment. Email: goldy@ theprimestaffing.com

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

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

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

OPEN YOUR HEARTOPEN YOUR HOME

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

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

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS

Male/Female driving instructors needed. Will train and certify flexible hours. Good pay. Call 845-558-6039

REMEDIAL JOB

Looking for an experienced, responsible, committed remedial provider to join our staff. Please send your resume to: remedialjobopportunity10952@gmail.com

BOOKKEEPER POSITION

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

OPERATIONS DISPATCHER

Seeking Operations

Dispatcher Evening Shift Bus company in the Monsey area seeking an operations dispatcher. Candidate should be a hustler and self motivated. Managerial skills a must. CDL preferred. Hours: 2-10pm Salary: 120k Email: goldy@ theprimestaffing.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Collections? Accounts receivable experience? 6+ hours a day? Very devoted and responsible? Young energy? Reach out today! 8459251588 female position. chany@theprimestaffing. 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.

MORTGAGE BROKER

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

YOUR BEST WORKPLACE!

Seeking devoted secretary for heimish all-women office. Send resume to dynamicjobmonsey@gmail. com and leave message at 845.288.4684

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Are you working for a year now and looking for a great opportunity that fits your personality even more? We have post graduates positions available open today! Looking forward to speaking with you soon! I can be reached at 8459251588 chany@ theprimestaffing.com

Playgroup is opening in New Hempstead. Grandview & Union area. Warm and experienced teacher. References available. 845533-2962

Classifieds

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.

DAYCARE

Yiddish-speaking daycare for ages 24-36 months. Located in Suffern, Montebello. Call 845-664-5214

SERVICES

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

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

AQUA SWIM

Join AQUA SWIM’s Open Swim all summer long! Enjoy the outdoors and unwind in our calm, refreshing waters. Don’t miss out on our special membership deals!

Women’s Hours:* Monday & Wednesday: 10:30 AM –12:30 PM. Men’s Hours: * Thursday & Motzei Shabbos: 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Contact Us: 845-244-1501 info@bookaquaswim.com Location-forshay area

SWIMMING LESSONS

Licensed wsi instructor available to give swimming lessons at 21 Morris Rd. Also available to come down to your private pool. Call 845642-3787

IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING?

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

PETTICOATS FOR RENT!

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

MASSAGE THERAPY

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

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

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

EARPIERCING

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

WHOLESALE FISH

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

CLARINET RENTAL

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

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

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

HANDYMAN

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

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 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.

APPLIANCE INSTALLATION

Yoel Czigler 845-659-5609

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

Call: 845-582-7722

Baby Layettes (845) 213-3646

Layettes Text 718-551-1732

Doula 845-587-1649

Labor Bag 347-604-3274

Pidyon Haben Accessories 845-642-7256

Pidyon Haben 845-659-6704

Pidyon Haben Gemach 845-263-9387

Pidyon Haben silver tray 845-558-9589

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

Neocate Formula 718-853-4090

Neocate Formula 845-517-9221

Formula Gemach 845-371-3232

Carseats, Bassinet & Pack N Plays.

425-1202

Carseats, Pack N Plays, Strollers, Pumps 845.425.6826

Doona Car Seat 845-445-7474

Brass Iron Bassinet 917-280-4559

Preemie Clothing 845-520-0475

The Preemie Box 845.664.5768 Or 718.688.5814

Baby Scale 845-578-5639

Baby Headphone 845 356 6797 Or 845 558 9370

Baby Scales 845-694-8985

Easy birth from Koznitzer Maggid 917514-9461

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

Nursing pumps 8454999871

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

Baby bassinets 917-618-0909

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

Brissim

Bris Accessories 617-955-3630

Bris Outfit with poya and Tefillos 845352-5130

Bris Accessories 425 3873

Bris Accessories 425-6574

Bris Accessories 356-6215

Blue Light 845.425.1919

Poya and bris outfit w/ tefillos 845425-0672

Bris outfit & Poya 917-909-4072

Bris outfit poya, also tefilla cards 845 3564859 Ralph area

Pillow/Benchers 845-213-0602

Knife Sharpening For Mohalim 718384-6214

Segula Stone 347-699-6418

Preemie Outfit 845.558.7065

Krias Shema Board With Stand 425-4540

Free Mohel 347-383-5696

Bris Gemach call/text 845-587-5813

Bris outfit, hat and Puyah 845-558-9589

New Bris Gemach -845 549 0316

Airmont Bris gemach 845-376-9078

Simcha

Gowns 845-517- 8808

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

Gown And Petticoats 347-278-1278

Ivory/white/dusty blue gowns 845371-1765

Floral Bisomim 845-629-2785.

Hats $25. 347-351-1604

Elegant Hats 845-517-0838.

Bands & Berets 845-371-3556

Tichel 845-548-0014

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

Hot Water Urns 845-425-9211

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

Toys 917-538-3453.

Clics 845-352-5820

Tablecloths (845) 371 2105

Tablecloth 352-8292

Tablecloths 845-701-1553

Tablecloths 352-8292

Gold Chargers 845-573-9772

GEMACHIM

shelves, stands, trays & centerpieces

845-425-1721

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

Siddur/Chumash 558.4774

Benchers 845-642-0910

Bentchers 347-404-2204

Bechers 845-377-5671

Becher, Challah Deklich, Zemiros 845425-0498

Coat Rack And Hangers 845-356-9841

Chuppa Cards 347-278-1278

Chupah Cards 845.222.0456

Chuppah Tefillos Booklets. 845-213-0602.

Wedding Kit 845-425-2036

Wedding Kit 845-371-2947

Simcha Powder Room Kit 845-304-8154

Accessories Basket 845-371-6857

Children Hair Pieces 3473001679

Portable Chuppah 845-425-4790

Sound System 917-382-8809

Evening Bags 845-549-2929

Shmiras Halashon Cards 537-0069

Earplugs for Simchos 845-328-1071

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

Simcha table centerpieces 8456087715

Centerpieces 845-570-7755

Wedding guest accessories basket 845-425-0963

Mechteniste/Teenage Gown Gemach 845-662-4149

Invitation Addressing 845-275-3044

Portable & Plug in Food warmers 845371-1531

Centerpieces & table top 845.213.0160

Kallah

Yom Hachuppah Cd 845-352-2560

Crowns, veils, shoes, capes 426-0767

Headpieces, Tiaras, Veils 845-425-4221

White Sneakers 917-613-6579

White Shoes 845-200-0211

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

Kallah Dresser 845-300-5767

Vort dress gemach 845-499-3086

Kallah fur capes 845-425-7176

Misc

Ribbis Question? 347-977-0628

Notary Public 347-228-8825

Hairstyling 845-540-3731

Hair styling 845-502-6558

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

Wash & sets $25, 347-944-0003

Haircutting/Styling 845-263-7057

Haircutting & Styling 845-422-5337

Hospital Supplies 746-8293

Hospital Gown 845-425-8687

Hospital Gown 845-426-4695

Hospital Gowns 845-356-5364

Medical Equipment Email Slmw50@ Gmail.com

DVDS & players for Cholim/Homebound 425-2660

Simcha Maternity 845-425-1725

Maternity Coats Text only 845-521-2912

Bed Rest? Laundry Help. 213-7437

Maternity Clothing 845-445-9687

Maternity Coat Text Only 8455212912

Twin Z Pillows 845-445-9298

Proposal Gemach 347-277-4072

Makeup 845-517-7128

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

Kosher Waze 845.587.1708

Roof Carriers 845-659-1863.

Pack N Play Sheets Included. Text: 845216-4885

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

Pack n plays 845-356-7353

Beautiful nishmas cards 845-729-7390

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

Help-a-mom. to volunteer call 347977-6816

Phones For Emergencies. 845-376-0738

Reflectors 845-356-0815

Reflectors 347-977-6816

Feeding Supplies 845-366-6398

Natural Health Support, text 347 2287578

Ostomy Supplies 845-637-6231

Moving Boxes Text (845) 641-5536

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

Boxes 845-642-5286

Boxes Text (845) 641-5536

Heaters 845 362 8666

Activated Phones and Waze 845-4457422

Air Mattresses 9176537170

Air mattress gemach Text/WhatsApp 9087831676

Tablecloths 845-459-7396

Teen Hotline! 1-518-988-1364

Coat racks & Hangers 845-352-4640

New Tablecloth Gemach 845-459-7396

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

twinexchange29@gmail.com

Tablecloths on New Hempstead 845459-7396

Baby scale 845-540-1710

Moving blankets 314-606-5011

Egg Boxes for moving 845-642-9729

Cuddles n Cradles 347-243-7495

Outfit and pillow 914-715-2672

Suitcases 845-371-9121

Minor Repairs txt 845-272-4840

Bike Racks 845-659-1863.

Opwdd Sd Advice Email Slfydhm@ Gmail.com

GPS 425-3873

Medical Supplies 845 579 2258

Ostomy supply gemach 845-324-1211

Teacher’s Bulletin 845-425-8046

Computer Advice (862) 248-1931

Loans 347-385-1408

Hachnosas Sefer Torah Chuppas 845323-9088

Twin carriages 718-522-3891

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

Moving Help packing/unpacking 845281-5900

Wig Gemach 9174744305

Pack N Plays with sheets text 845-2803470

Therapy toys 1-443-879-3169

Surgical socks 845-425-7330

Financial planning 7188536016

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

Digital Cameras 8264062

Phone With Service 845-445-7422

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

Hairstyling 845-570-7121

Washing Stations 845.428.9014

Yiddish & English Poems 845-587-3018

Shabbos lamps (914) 391-3787

Lev Simcha music groups/visits 8456082676

Sefer Torah 347-598-0357

Free-shalom bayis 845-213-0602

Mezuzos 845-540-1802

Boys Occasionwear 570-507-4492

Drop in babysitter - (845) 445-9391

laminators & paper cutters msg 845263-7115

Kendamil formula 914-523-0592

Vitamin Gemach 845-521-5241

Hachnosas Kallah loan gemach 347415-1525

Heimish Chicken soup 845-352-3959

ART CLASSES BY HINDY LINDNER

CHN Fine Art LLC. Mixed media & acrylic. $150/hour per person. 14 Aislen Dr, Monsey. Sun–Thurs, 10AM–7PM. chayahindy.com | chayahindy@gmail. com | 718.864.3638

LOVE NATURE?

Join our weekly walks with experienced guide. Learn about birds and plants. Sit, journal, mindfulness, hisbodidus. Beautiful placesin our area. Connect to yourself, HaShem, and others. Gentle Mondays 10:30am-12:30, Tuesdays 11:30am-1:30, Big hike to views, lakes, and waterfalls. Wednesdays, 10am-1:45, Therapeutic Thursdays 9:30am-12:00, Young women’s group Tuesdays 5pm6:30. $25/first time, $200/ 5 walks. Malka Arons, Certified Forest Mindfulness. Monsey Nature Experience. 40 Ivy Lane, SV. Call hotline 845-777-8988.

LASER IN NYACK

Unbeatable price, flawless results! Get a full-body laser hair removal session for just $350 at Laser by Tako in Nyack, NY. Don’t just take our word for it—read our glowing reviews! Call/Text 551-286-5509

REGENT PREP

Experienced math teacher offering crash course sessions for Algebra I & II regents. $65/1 hour session, Call/Text 3476285212

AYIN BEAYIN

We shprech each week to seal and to heal. Call 718-400-AYIN (2946) www.ayinbeayin.com

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 347-628-8479

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

Classifieds

in Chestnut Ridge. Option of catered poolside BBQ! 8456645521.

GARTLECH

we fix knitted & crochet

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

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

MASSAGE SCHOOL

Become a licensed massage therapist in 12 weeks; great career or add to craniosacral therapy. jsgmassage.org;

CALL DR GAROFANO @ 201-394-9200 jsgmassage@ aol.com

GOWNS

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

GOWNS

2 beautiful pink satin custom teen gowns with beading on neck- 4 sale, worn once(aprox sizes teen m and xl) call/text 7184191226

SISTER OF BRIDE

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

MATERNITY GOWN RENTAL

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

LOST

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

FOUND

Publication A Brucha in Shteeb 845-362-6409

24,000 btu wall AC 845-5177630

Egg boxes for moving 845238-6691

Yiddish magazines 845-2386691

Power food and Spring in Powder form 347-708-6221

Armoire, Seforim shank 83” long, Fleishig dishwasher, few air conditioners, light fixtures text/lv msg 845-7091092

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FREE GIVEAWAYS

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2 BEDROOM BSMT APT

Available Jun 15. Private house quiet block near shuls & stores. South Madison Avenue. $1900 mnth (negotiable). 914 810 4818