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(Re: A Funny Ending, Inbox, Issue 512)
Speaking of funny laundry stories, here’s one that’s perfect for this time of year.
I sent two kids to sleepaway camp this year. Besides all the money I spent on clothes, I also spent approximately a million dollars on custom printed labels with my name and phone number on them. I was assured they would never come off in the laundry. I wasn’t really thrilled about spending that money, but I figured I had spent so much money on the clothes and supplies my kids needed for camp that I may as well spend a little more to make sure I get everything back at the end of the summer.
About two days after my daughter came home from camp, when I was finally done with all the laundry, she handed me a black skirt and said, “This is not my skirt, it says Greenberg inside.” Sure enough, there was a custom printed laundry label inside, exactly like the ones I had bought, except it had Greenberg’s information and not ours.
I was thrilled. I was so happy to see a laundry label come to good use! My daughter did mention that there wasn’t anyone Greenberg in her bunk, but listen, this is camp we’re talking about, anything can happen.
I called Greenberg. Mrs. Greenberg really appreciated my call and was happy to get the skirt back. She confirmed that her daughter had also just come back from camp. Except it was a different camp than my daughter had just come back from. “My older daughter went to that camp,” Mrs. Greenberg said, “but that was three years ago. She’s going to seminary now.”
So weird. But suddenly I realized that my older daughter had also gone to that camp three years ago, and she was also going to seminary now.
Where did that skirt come from? Did it sit in camp for three years and somehow come home with my younger daughter? Or did it come home three years ago with my older daughter, and suddenly surfaced in my house now?
I have no idea. But no one should ever say doing laundry is boring.
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(Re: Your Shidduch, Your Miracle, Issue 511)
I really enjoyed your recent edition on shidduchim. I have a great shidduch story too. As a kid, I lived in a three-family house. When it came time for shidduchim, I was redt and got engaged to my upstairs neighbor! My family lives on the first floor, and my shvigger lives on the third. Every engagement
is exciting, but ours was extra exciting. I do have to say that it’s super convenient to be able to visit both parents at once — I love it! And since I’m sure you’re all thinking the same thing, no, we do not live sandwiched between them.
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(Re: Yerushalayim of Old, Issue 510)
Your article about the old yishuv of Yerushalayim was beyond magnificent. The sense of a strong, personal longing for Yerushalayim really came through. Thank you for giving us a true kosher magazine, and ashrecha that after 120, you’ll be able to answer “Tzipisa l’yeshua? ” with a resounding yes!
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(Re: Summer Series, Issue 510)
Thank you for such a great weekly read. I especially love the weekly parsha column. Sometimes I cut it out and reread it to friends and family.
I’m sure there are many readers like me who are enjoying your summer series, the virtual tour through different towns in the mountains. They’re full of rich history and memories of the good old days. I was excited that Rockhill got its turn, but I was disappointed at the things the article focused on. Particularly, why wasn’t more space given to the incredible Camp Mamtakim that we are zoche to have here?
Camp Mamtakim hosts special-needs girls for six weeks, and this gives them chiyus for the whole year. Their staff works hard to brighten these girls’ lives. I personally have two girls there, baruch Hashem, and they give it all they’ve got. I was disappointed that you failed to mention any of that. What’s going on in Camp Mamtakim is so meaningful, worthy and enriching to read about.
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95% of respondents make sure that all passengers buckle up.
93% of respondents allow their children to eat in the car.
The baby gets strapped in a carseat, and the rest just sit however they please. Of course, I don’t want them to eat in the car, but I’m one against ten…
I grew up with very strict belting rules in my family, even if you sat all the way in the back and even if it was a one-minute ride. As I grew up, I was always proud to be the only girl belting whenever I was with friends, and I’m happy my parents taught me proper responsibility. Your life matters!
6% of respondents don’t allow food in the car unless it’s something neat, like hard candy.
Everyone gets belted; it’s the law and for our own safety. And yes, I allow food in the car. It makes it a calmer car ride with happier kids. I invested in a small handheld car vacuum cleaner that makes cleanup a breeze.
We rarely start driving without everyone properly seatbelted and in car/booster seats where necessary. Even in taxis, we make sure that everyone is safely seatbelted in their own seat. Food is allowed as long as the kids behave and there’s no fighting or screaming coming from the back seats.
Yes, everyone needs a seatbelt before the car pulls out of the driveway. We used to have a rule about not eating in the car, but eventually, as the kids got older, we started allowing them to eat foods that don’t make a mess.
2% of respondents don’t allow food in the car, period.
Traveling with kids in the car is gehinnom! It starts with fighting over seats and refusing to put on seatbelts. We were once stopped by a police officer who’d noticed a child not wearing a seatbelt, and since then, it’s been less stressful for us to enforce this rule.
What’s a trip without food? Part of having a car is taking it for a good vacuum every few weeks.
I wish! We have more than six kids, so buckling up is not a possibility. Food? Of course. It sets the mood. We clean the car before Pesach.
We have six kids, and everyone has their designated seat and gets belted. Regarding food, my husband does not allow eating, except very clean foods like veggie sticks and candy.
In my car, everyone sits in their own seat and buckles up. I didn’t always enforce this rule until I met a couple in the ER with a child who’d sustained a fractured skull and internal bleeding because of a slight short stop.
I make sure that everyone is safely buckled up and have the right car seats or booster seats, as necessary. I aim to do the most hishtadlus possible to keep my most precious treasures safe and protected in case anything ever happens, chas v’shalom
I am not that strict about seatbelts. I should be a little more on top of it.
We’re delighted to let the kids enjoy snacks or even lunch in the car, as long as it’s done thoughtfully. We gently remind them to eat carefully, especially with foods like yogurt or leben, to help keep things tidy. Honestly, snacking while on the go has become one of our favorite parts of any trip! Our kids really look forward to having snacks and lunch during a ride.
I’ve been driving for many years, usually with more kids in the car than there are seatbelts. I try my best to have my kids sitting nicely. I was once stopped by a cop when my car was full. He gave me four tickets for the kids sitting on the floor, and not in seatbelts. Luckily, my father, a”h, knew someone who worked for the DMV who tried finding a loophole to help me out of it. After some time, he figured it out: Nowhere in the books does it say that a child sitting on the floor needs a seatbelt! He got all of my tickets dismissed. In reference to eating in the car, I allow eating, and I know that after the summer and Chol Hamoed, my car needs a good vacuum.
Of course everyone buckles up. We do eat in the car, but we collect the garbage so there’s no messy build up. We also invested in rubber mats instead of the carpets. They click into existing toggles built into the car. This means that even if there is a mess or spill, we don’t stress about it.
V’nishmartem me’od l’nafshoseichem — seatbelts are a must. Regarding eating in the car, we purchased a small hand vacuum for the car. We’d rather have happy and calm kids than a clean car, especially on long trips. And if a car wash is needed, we’ll do that too.
Dina d’malchusa dina! In our car, all the children know from a very young age that you have to be belted at all times. If my husband starts driving before they’re all belted (by mistake, of course), they literally scream “Tatty, please stop! I’m not belted yet!” By the way, newer cars come with sensors that detect unbelted passengers even for the back seat. It’s a pleasure.
The car is our second dining room!
No food in the car except sugar-free (nonsticky) hard candies.
We don’t own a car and have dreams of a car where all the kids are seated nicely with smiles on their faces, seatbelts fastened, and eating clean foods like sliced cheese and cut-up apples. Our real car trips look quite different with the kids resisting seatbelts and without food since we can’t mess up others’ cars.
Y. Levenstein
The Torah instructs us to set up judges to enforce the law, and explains: “V’shaftu es ha’am mishpat tzedek” — and they shall judge the people righteous judgement ( Devarim 16:18).
The Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh points out that here the pasuk says “mishpat tzedek,” while in Kedoshim, the pasuk says “b’tzedek tishpot amisecha” — you shall judge your fellow with righteousness (Vayikra 19:15). Why here, in Shoftim, is the letter beis missing? Why doesn’t it say “ b’tzedek”?
Explains the Ohr Hachaim: The Torah wants to establish an important principle. When two people come to a rav with a din Torah, the rav should view the shailah that each side presents as a simple question in learning. He should not think in terms of each person presenting his side of the argument, but rather as a halachic conflict he is trying to resolve. Once the rav rules on the matter the way one learns an isolated halacha, he can translate his resolution into the specific case at hand.
If, while judging a case, a rav thinks he is attempting to resolve a dispute between Person A and Person B, his mind will automatically favor one over the other. The moment the image of a person — or people — is involved, the mind will be inclined to one party.
The Torah says, “ V’shaftu es ha’am,” do you want to issue impartial judgement? “Mishpat tzedek,” do it as if there is already a final decision.
We can take this to the next level. This lesson obligates all of us — even those who are not a rav or dayan. We may not realize how much the images of the people around us affect us. The way a person looks, how he dresses and the name he’s earned for himself all affect the way we view them. The Torah wants to teach us that we should not judge another based on externals. If even a rav is instructed to look at the bare halacha without the image of the people involved lest his perception of the truth be impacted, certainly we must look at those around us with tzedek. One can never know who another person really is inside, regardless of the impression he makes.
The following story was told by Reb Tzvi Getker.
PINCHAS* is a talmid chacham living in Eretz Yisroel. His friends know him for his hasmadah and broad range of knowledge. Chavrusos appreciate his sharp mind — and have to deal with the sharp tongue that complements his strong character.
One morning in beis midrash, he and a friend were arguing over a point in Hilchos Shabbos. The back and forth grew heated, in the manner of true rischa d’Oraisa. Just then, a simple-looking Yid walked into shul. A taxi driver by profession, he had no airs about him as he sat down. Observing the scene, he came over to Pinchas and his friend and stated his opinion on the halacha. Pinchas took one look at the taxi driver. There was no way this Yid could know the correct answer to the difficulty he was sweating over so intensely. And he’d rattled it off so easily! Without thinking, Pinchas retorted, “Why are you getting involved? Did you ever in your life open a Mishnah Berurah and learn Hilchos Shabbos?”
The taxi driver didn’t flinch. He didn’t seem bothered by the insult, and instead flashed a bright smile. “Do you want to test me?” he asked. It sounded like a joke, but Pinchas took him seriously. He grabbed a Mishnah Berurah from the shelf and began
His obsession for more and more boxes was actually an obsession for more and more Torah
firing questions, one after the other. To his shock, the taxi driver shot back answers clearly and smoothly, as if the sefer was open before him.
Pinchas mellowed and asked forgiveness. “You know it so well you, you can teach me these halachos,” he said, “and here I was underestimating you. Please forgive me!”
“Nah.” The taxi driver waved his hand dismissively and simply reiterated his reasoning to the halachic dispute on hand.
The discussion came to a close, but Pinchas was left with a niggling sense of unease. In one judgmental moment, he had belittled another Yid! He decided to go down to the taxi driver’s home to ask forgiveness again.
The man welcomed him in and showed him his large bookcase filled with seforim. He explained that he did the night shift as a taxi driver, and spent his days with his seforim
“I didn’t have the opportunity to learn as a child, so Gemara is difficult for me,” he said. “Instead, I invest my energy in learning Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, and Mishnah Berurah and poskim Baruch Hashem, I have covered quite some ground and see much hatzlacha in my learning.”
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In Bnei Brak, there was an elderly Holocaust survivor everyone knew as “the box collector.” All day long, he rode the streets of Bnei Brak on his bicycle in search of cardboard boxes. He was a common sight in the neighborhood, and he could usually be found sitting on his bike, surrounded by heaps of cardboard.
Once a week, a big Tenuvah truck would come to his home, and the large stockpile he’d collected that week would be swallowed up and disappear for good. The man was paid only small sums for the reusable cardboard, but he’d quickly replenish his stash. He was constantly on the lookout for more cardboard, and it was amazing to see how many boxes one man could gather.
People who saw him pitied him. Some thought he’d lost his mind. Their wonder only grew when, as the Yid aged, he roped in his daughter to help him with his project.
When the old man passed away, his daughter revealed the truth. Although he was devastatingly poor, he didn’t collect and sell the scrap cardboard because he needed the money to put bread on the table. The money he earned from the boxes went to support the yeshiva of Slabodka. He so badly wanted to support Torah learning, but since he had no money to spare, he came up with this creative way of earning some extra cash. His obsession for more and more boxes was actually an obsession for more and more Torah.
Never judge a man on externals alone, without insight into his inner world.
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Mazel tov! Giving birth to a tiny human is one of life’s most exhilarating moments. But for the new mother, the exhilaration mingles with the exhaustion of caring for the baby’s needs while recovering as well. And when newborn care doesn’t come as intuitively as you thought it would, frustration sets in.
That’s when you walk into Dr. Shari Hirsch’s office at Lev Pediatric Care and discover that a little professional guidance can go a long way.
As a new mother walking into Dr. Hirsch’s exam room, you’ll meet a physician that’s experienced, professional, and gets it. For your newborn visit at Lev you’ll be seen by Dr. Hirsch herself, with the benefit of her extensive experience in pediatrics.
Dr. Hirsch looks at the newborn visit through the eyes of a seasoned doctor who is also a veteran mother. Having raised her brood right here in Monsey, Dr. Hirsch knows what it’s like because she’s been there.
Dr. Hirsch’s decision to specialize in pediatrics and newborns comes from being a mother herself. She’s also a certified lactation consultant with extensive training and experience. As a mother herself, Dr. Hirsch clearly perceived the need for knowledgeable lactation specialists. She knew she could help many new mothers with the expert guidance that makes all the difference.
At Lev Pediatric Care, you’ll discover how professional support makes all the difference in that all-consuming newborn stage. Because although taking care of your baby’s needs is part of your natural instincts as a mother, doing it right is not always intuitive. Most mothers benefit from a practiced hand to show them the way.
In-hospital lactation consultants often don’t take the time to make sure you’ll be fine when you get home and need to take care of your baby on your own. But when you visit Dr. Hirsch, she makes sure you leave her room feeling confident in your own abilities.
If it’s not your first baby, you may be shocked at the difference. One of Dr.
Hirsch’s patients, who was already a mother of 17 children, visited Lev Pediatric Care with her eighteenth newborn, and was astonished that a little advice from Dr. Hirsch changed her whole experience. Newborn feeding could actually be easy!
Dr. Hirsch has helped babies born with severe medical issues learn to suck on their own. With her expertise, these babies learned to feed completely independently.
You might be referred to Dr. Hirsch if your baby has been diagnosed with tonguetie, as Dr. Hirsch cuts tongue-tie in-office.
But the doctor says that tongue-tie is often overdiagnosed. It’s more likely to be a latch issue, which Dr. Hirsch takes care of on the spot, saving your baby from an unnecessary procedure. Whether the problem actually is a tongue-tie, or a misdiagnosed latch, Dr. Hirsch will know the difference, and can effectively treat each one individually.
Newborns are Dr. Hirsch’s specialty, but as your child’s pediatrician, she accompanies your child from birth to age 21. So many things happen to kids throughout development and childhood, and knowing that your doctor is a full partner in your child’s progress gives you peace of mind.
Once you walk into Dr. Hirsch’s exam room, she takes responsibility for what happens next. She’s the one making sure nothing’s been missed or skipped at your child’s well visit. She’s tracking your child’s development on every front, and her experience helps her pick up real issues.
One child couldn’t open a door well after it was developmentally appropriate. Between that and a few other clues, Dr. Hirsch realized something was wrong. It turned out that the bones in this child’s arm were fused, which meant he couldn’t turn his wrist at all. Being diagnosed meant he was able to get help he needed in order to become independent.
to make sure the car seat is installed properly there as well. There’s no taking chances with your little treasure.
“Kids should be in a rear-facing car seat until they’re about 43 inches tall,” Dr. Hirsch explains, “which is the height of an average five-year-old. Then, they should be in a forward-facing car seat until they’re over 49 inches tall, the height of an average seven-year-old.”
If you’re surprised at these guidelines, you’re not alone. “Most parents don’t know this, no one’s handing them this information,” Dr. Hirsch says. “But it’s super important to me to protect our most precious cargo, and that’s why I make this discussion part of every newborn visit.”
Here are Dr. Hirsch’s tips for mothers, based on what she sees every day in her exam room:
People often pooh-pooh helmets, especially when kids are young. But the danger of kids falling is real, and it’s worth the fight to get your kids to wear those helmets.
Drinking enough water and getting enough sleep fixes so many things! These healthy habits really work.
When it comes to behavioral health, people often focus on the hyperactive kids without realizing that there are quieter issues that also must be addressed. You should always bring up concerns with your child’s teacher and doctor.
There’s never something too small or too silly to mention at a pediatric well visit. Small things can add up to patterns that give insights into deeper issues.
Following Dr. Hirsch’s intervention, the child learned to do all the things any child his age could do on his own. Sometimes, a well visit can be the difference between life and death.
That’s what happened to a young preteen who came to Dr. Hirsch for her yearly well visit. The girl casually mentioned that she was bleeding more than usual when brushing her teeth. Dr. Hirsch did an exam and saw more signs of unusual bleeding. That led to a recommendation that the patient go to the hospital, where blood tests showed that the girl had leukemia.
But even more significantly, within hours of being admitted, the patient’s body began to shut down. If she hadn’t been in a place where there were people to resuscitate her, she might not have survived. Being in the right place at the right time had saved her life, thanks to that crucial well visit.
Part of your newborn visit with Dr. Hirsch will also include car seat safety guidance. Strapping your baby in safely means protecting your child from the most common cause of death and injury for young children: car accidents.
Aside from making sure your child is safely strapped in, Dr. Hirsch will even walk out to your car
No child should dread visiting the doctor, and at Lev, no child does. Dr. Hirsch is a fun and friendly doctor that kids love to schmooze with. Her goal is to keep kids feeling comfortable in her kid-friendly exam room and therefore Dr. Hirsch will not wear a white coat. (She actually doesn’t even own one.)
That’s why kids love the atmosphere at Lev Pediatric Care, and it’s also why their parents find it so easy to bring their kids there. It’s the perfect combination of a doctor you can trust plus a doctor your kids build a rapport with, for a comfortable connection and real authority all in one place.
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A new school year is a fresh chance for your child to grow, learn, and shine. At Lev Pediatric Care, our back-to-school visits check health, development, and readiness, so they start the year feeling their best.
A state regulation issue that posed significant obstacles for the massive new Golden Taste facility in Chestnut Ridge has been resolved, clearing the way for an opening that will take place after the Yomim Tovim.
Located on Chestnut Ridge Road just north of the New York State Thruway, the Golden Taste plant had been nearly completed and was awaiting a water service permit to do final utility work. That permit, however, had been delayed by recent changes to New York State Department of Transportation rules that made digging on state roads problematic, according to reports.
Local officials stepped in to coordinate meetings between the state and Veolia. Once a temporary solution was reached, Veolia was able to proceed with a water hookup, clearing the way for Golden Taste to use the facility as it awaits a temporary certificate of occupancy.
Assemblyman Aron Wieder, State Senator Bill Weber, and Rafi Silberberg, senior advisor to Congressman Mike Lawler, were on hand at Golden Taste on August 19 to celebrate the good news with company owner Refael Perlmutter. All three officials had worked jointly to assist Golden Taste in its quest to clear up the remaining issues at their site.
Representatives of 25 Monsey schools made clear their commitment to safety last week, taking part in a training session that focused on lockdown drills.
Led by Lieutenant Blaine Howell and Sergeant Robert Navarro of the Ramapo Police Department, and hosted by Community Outreach Center, the training session emphasized the importance of taking the proper steps to ensure student safety in the face of serious events. All public and private schools in New York are required to conduct a certain number of safety drills each year, including lockdown drills, within a specified time frame. With many staff members unclear on proper procedures and best practices, the training session was intended to provide clear guidance on effective protocols.
A follow up training will be held after the Yomim Tovim to benefit additional schools.
“We’re proud to partner with the Community Outreach Center in advancing the safety of our town’s children and school personnel,” said Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht. “May our schools always be prepared for the worst, but never need to put that training into actual use.”
After months of lampooning Governor Kathy Hochul, Representative Ritchie Torres has had an apparent change of heart, throwing his support behind the incumbent Democrat last week.
Torres announced last month that he wouldn’t be seeking the governorship. The Bronx congressman appears to be distancing himself from months of sharp criticism of Hochul, which included deriding her as “an electoral train wreck” and an “accidental governor.”
Appearing alongside the governor in his district on August 18 at a rally to protect cuts to Medicaid funding, Torres was clearly all in on Team Hochul.
“Now is not the time for infighting,” said Torres. “Now is the time for unity under the leader of our governor, Kathy Hochul.”
Putting the past behind her, at least publicly, Hochul told rallygoers that they were “so blessed” to be represented by Torres, calling him “a tireless fighter.”
Jay Jacobs, chairman of New York’s Democratic party, said that Hochul has long employed a professional approach to politics, and will partner with those who are willing to work with her. He noted that politics isn’t a good fit for those who take things personally.
Torres has yet to officially endorse Hochul, who is facing a primary challenge from her second-in-command, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. Still, he made his support for her clear, telling reporters after the rally, “There might have been moments when I’ve underestimated the governor, and my message to Donald Trump is: You underestimate Governor Hochul at your own peril.”
An employee at the New York State Thruway’s Sloatsburg service area was arrested earlier this week and charged with larceny after reportedly charging over $1,000 on a credit card without its owner’s permission.
According to the New York State Police, 28-year-old Raufoliana O. Louis Jean found the card, which had been left behind by a patron. The Spring Valley resident used the card to go on a shopping spree, spending $1,636.18 at
businesses near her home.
State police arrested Louis Jean on August 12, charging her with two counts of larceny in the fourth degree, and identity theft in the second degree. Louis Jean was processed by state police in Tarrytown, and released on an appearance ticket that requires her to appear in Sloatsburg Village Court on August 27.
More than two million passengers are suing United and Delta for failing to inform them that instead of being able to look out the window during their flights, they would be sitting next to a solid wall.
According to NBC News, United was sued in San Francisco federal court, while Delta was sued in Brooklyn federal court. Both lawsuits were filed last week, with plaintiffs seeking millions of dollars in damages.
The complaint noted that some Airbus 321 planes, as well as some Boeing 737 and 757s, have air conditioning ducts, electrical conduits or other components in the wall space that is normally filled by a window. And while airlines including Alaska and American make it clear to passengers that those seats lack windows, United and Delta do not, leaving passengers paying premium prices for non-existent windows.
While flyers can look up the specif-
ics of each seat on certain websites, United and Delta are still responsible for not disclosing that information, said attorney Carter Greenbaum, whose firm filed both lawsuits.
“A company can’t misrepresent the nature of the products it sells and then rely on third-party reviews to say a customer should have known that it was lying,” said Greenbaum.
County Executive Ed Day blasted the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plan to raise prices on Metro-North riders living on the west side of the Hudson River, saying Rocklanders are, once again, being given the short end of the stick.
A statement released by Day last week as the MTA began holding a series of hearings on its proposed fare increases pulled no punches, calling the increases “wholly unjustifiable.” The county executive noted that Rocklanders are al-
ready contending with spotty train schedules and chronic underinvestment, despite paying more to use the trains than their fellow commuters. According to Day, the MTA is shortchanging county residents by over $40 million annually.
The MTA’s proposal to increase fares for riders taking the Pascack Valley and Port Jervis lines into the city follows on the heels of two New Jersey Transit increases over the past year. Adding insult to injury, Metro-North scaled back monthly fares for riders living on the east side of the Hudson three years ago, while ignoring those living across the river only. In fact, Day explained, the proposed increases will have those living east of the Hudson still paying less than they did in 2022, while residents of Rockland and Orange counties will have to dig even deeper into their pockets.
“Rockland County will not accept any fare increases for West-of-Hudson service until true equity is achieved — meaning improved service and stations, expanded rail and ferry options, and direct investment to close our decades-long value gap,” said Day. “In the meantime, the MTA should be looking to waive fares for Rockland riders, not raise them.”
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It’s never just about plots on a map. When local boards rewrite the rules in the name of “preserving the character of the community”, that’s often code for discrimination dressed up as civic duty.
Without approvals, there’s no shul to walk to — just crowded minyanim in dining rooms and backyards, while the doors of the Bais Hamidrash remain shut behind red tape. Without an eruv, parents can’t bring einaklach to Bubby and Zaidy on Shabbos.
From thriving chassidish families in Blooming Grove or Linden to yeshiva communities in Jackson or New City, from California to Florida, when these challenges arise, it’s often The Agudah they turn to for guidance, to navigate the process, and when necessary, to challenge ordinances in the courts.
So next time you stroll through new neighborhoods and see shuls and mikvaos under construction or school buildings stamped for approval, chances are that The Agudah was involved.
Because when the issue is on your doorstep, you know who to call.
CHANIE SPIRA
At the family Chanukah party, Roiza gives her children one more gift: She asks them to hire an aide for her.
manager busy giving orders. A wedding was happening. There was a schedule to follow. There had to be music, flowers and food. A badchan, tables and chairs.
But then there was the micro aspect of the wedding, where each face was an entire world with a past and a future.
The wedding hall was bathed in the dim pre-wedding lighting, and the photographer’s umbrellas flashed repeatedly, creating a fireworks effect. Kaily stood behind the tripod waiting for her turn with Bina. She watched the photographer adjust some functions before snapping.
“Mommy, look at the kallah Kallah, look at the flowers. Tatty, chin up!” Flash. Flash. The photographer checked the screen, adjusted the umbrellas and flashed again.
Leah’s diminutive figure flanked Bina from the right, and Levi’s only slightly taller one from the left.
The photographer switched from macro to micro, and suddenly the faces came alive in the shot, and the flowers and backdrop faded into an unidentifiable blur. Kaily couldn’t help thinking about this wedding in those terms. The macro event — waiters scurrying about, the hall
What would the photographer think after the chuppah when he took some shots with Sruly and his father? Would it simply be something to cross off his list? Kallah with parents, chasan with parents?
Would he know what was behind that simple shot? This was the first time Naftali left his hometown since she’d left him there more than two decades ago.
Could the photographer fathom the strength of character her kids displayed in bringing him over? How Chaim had flown to London in order to escort his father back, using his own money to pay for airfare despite the fact that Naftali had never acted like a father to him?
“Now, kallah, move aside. Tatty, Mommy, smile.”
WHAT WOULD THE PHOTOGRAPHER THINK AFTER THE CHUPPAH WHEN HE TOOK SOME SHOTS WITH SRULY AND HIS FATHER? WOULD IT SIMPLY BE SOMETHING TO CROSS OFF HIS LIST?
THIS WAS USUALLY KAILY’S CUE TO FEEL LONELINESS
ENVELOPING HER, TO FEEL THE ACUTE PAIN OF EXPERIENCING EVERY MILESTONE ALONE
Leah and Levi smiled. Bina moved out of the way, her lips murmuring softly, and Kaily found herself mouthing some Tehillim too. For her, for Sruly and even for Naftali.
She watched her mechutanim pose for pictures.
“Leah, did you eat anything today?” Levi asked between shots. “What can I bring you to eat?”
Leah shook her head. “Nothing. But you should eat — you’re hungry. You’re saying it because that’s how you feel.”
This was usually Kaily’s cue to feel loneliness enveloping her, to feel the acute pain of experiencing every milestone alone.
Instead, an incongruous laugh bubbled up inside her.
Mordechai had called her right before she left the house. “Mazel Tov,” he said. “I’m davening for you and the entire family. May everything go smoothly. And… make sure you eat something before you go. You need energy.”
She’d been too jittery to actually eat, but she felt full from the joy.
“Chasan’s mother,” the photographer called.
Kaily stepped up onto the slightly raised platform and hugged Bina gently. Sruly’s kallah looked gorgeous and serious all at once, and her heart expanded with joy. The photographer flashed away, documenting the joy forever.
For Kaily, the moment wasn’t about the everlasting picture. It was about the here and now, and the endlessly flowing goodness in her life.
Perela entered the hall still floating on the post-chuppah cloud. She was all of 35, and she had just walked a kallah to her chuppah
Her arms still felt warm from where they had been linked with
Kaily’s arm on one side and Bina’s on the other. At first, she’d felt like an imposter, stealing Kaily’s place in glaring unfairness.
“I need you to do it,” Kaily had said. “I have to feel comfortable walking along with you. I need you as a sister.”
This had been her mother’s place at Kaily’s sons’ weddings, but now her mother sat in her wheelchair silently, observing them with an unreadable expression. Her aide stood inconspicuously on the side, watching her with eagle-eyes.
The discomfort lasted until they started circling the chasan, when the crowd faded away and the stirring strains of song enveloped her in prayer. Something awakened within her.
How much longer until it would be her turn to link arms with her children and walk them to the chuppah? Tears rose within her and flowed down her cheeks as she davened for the chasan and kallah, for her children, for her mother, for Kaily. But most of all, she davened for herself, for the strength to keep giving to her family from a place of contentment and joy.
Her mascara had trailed a path down her cheek, but she felt sweet and whole inside. Now, with her makeup retouched and her roiling emotions at peace, she felt ready to enter the ballroom.
“Perela,” Kaily called as soon as she spotted her. Her face was aglow and serene, like a kallah herself. She stood alone, unlike Leah Czinner who was surrounded by a gaggle of daughters, but she didn’t look lonely.
“Kaily, did I tell you how gorgeous you look?” Perela asked.
“Only about a hundred times. Same for yourself. I need your help here with making sure everyone has where to sit. This used to be Mommy’s job.”
Her eyes instinctively scouted the
Savory meals without the stress.
SHE NEEDED TO GROUND HER DECISION, TELL IT TO SOMEONE SO THE DOUBTS WOULDN’T CHASE HER PEACE AWAY
hall and located her mother sitting with her new group of friends from the support group. Some had caregivers with them, others didn’t. They’d chosen a table on the side, and a motley assortment of walkers, canes and wheelchairs leaned against the wall.
They watched their mother for a long moment. “She’s good,” Perela murmured finally.
After that, Perela helped Kaily with the seating, schlepping another chair to the Handler table so a cousin could join before heading to the table where Kaily’s friends sat.
Kaily introduced them to Perela. “This is my sister. My only one. So that makes her my favorite and least favorite one.”
“Same here,” Perela added.
Kaily wasn’t done. “She’s this famous clothing designer. She got me this gown. You know, everything I’m not.”
“That’s not true,” one woman said. “Who coordinated all of our trips all these years? And those cute snacks?”
Kaily waved her away. “Not like her.”
Perela snorted. “Don’t believe her. I’m not a designer anymore.”
Her heart still beat quickly whenever the topic came up. A part of her still longed for the exhilaration that she’d felt at work. She surveyed their faces — some lined and worn, and some glowing and resilient. All of them single and struggling, while she had so much beauty in her life.
Mira came to the hall and encircled Kaily in a chokehold. “Kaily! I can’t believe Sruly is getting married!”
“I know.” Kaily nodded. Then a blond, heavyset woman with huge glasses rushed over. “Mira, Kaily, my two kallahs!”
Kaily blushed under her makeup, and Mira giggled. “Not yet, not yet, Fruma Esther,” she said. And
she steered her away from all the staring women.
To save face, Kaily kept talking. “Perela, this one here is Nechy. You’ll like her. Also super-talented and all.”
A sweet woman, youngish, with deep blue eyes, waved to her.
“Maybe I’m looking for someone just like you,” she said conversationally. “We can really expand the organization if we have the right people.”
Something inside of Perela stirred. Maybe?
Kaily nodded enthusiastically. “She would be amazing !”
One of the Czinner daughters walked up to them. “Mechuteniste, they’re doing pictures now, and they’re waiting for you.”
Kaily left, her gown trailing, while Nechy continued addressing Perela. “I mean it. We have the funding for this, and it’ll add so much for all of us.”
Part time. Flexible. Fun. What could be better?
Then she looked around the table at women who would give anything for her life. She swallowed the yes bubbling up in her throat. “Wow. Sounds like a really good offer, but not at this point, Nechy. If I change my mind, I’ll let you know.”
Perela took down her contact information just in case and then headed toward the mechitzah where she spotted Yonah.
“Call Tatty,” she said urgently. She needed to ground her decision, tell it to someone so the doubts wouldn’t chase her peace away.
Ezriel hurried over. “What happened?”
“Let’s go outside,” she whispered.
They left the hall and headed to the parking lot.
“Ezriel,” she burst out, “I was offered a job. Part time. Flexible. For this organization Kaily used to work for.” She walked briskly to keep warm, and Ezriel shivered as
YOU WAITED. WE’RE HERE. YOU WAITED. WE’RE HERE.
THE WAY EZRIEL LET HIS ARMS FALL IN RELIEF FILLED HER WITH JOY. SHE TURNED BACK TOWARD THE HALL. SHE WAS READY TO DANCE
he hurried after her.
“Wow. That’s nice,” he said. She could see him struggle to inject enthusiasm into his voice. “It works perfectly with your skill set and with our family’s needs.”
Perela felt warm inside despite the wind. He had said yes. Not because he wanted it, but because he thought she wanted it.
“So did you say yes?” he asked. “I said no,” she answered simply.
The way Ezriel let his arms fall in relief filled her with joy. She turned back toward the hall. She was ready to dance.
Roiza abandoned her soup spoon. Her gown was at the risk of getting dirty, and most of the food didn’t land in her mouth anyway. Besides, Louisa, standing guard behind her, didn’t care about her vegetable intake the way Kaily had.
She looked up and saw a bunch of abandoned soup bowls.
Nava, an olive-skinned Southerner, leaned toward her. “I always ate my vegetables, and where did it get me? So now I eat cake.”
Roiza laughed. There was nothing like eating a meal with a group of women who could eat soup only with a straw. With a group of women where she was considered the healthy one because she could still — technically — walk. (Just not at a wedding, where the entire hall was an obstacle course of people and tables and chairs.) With a group of women who came along with apparatuses as a badge of honor and heaped mazel tovs and brachos upon her.
Amen.
She could use every one of their heartfelt blessings.
May all the brachos in her life continue flowing. May each of her children have what they need. May Kaily’s impending engagement bring her happiness. What was a broken body compared to the bounty she had? Her children were all here for her and for each other.
She was celebrating with friends, women who had taught her how to make the most of their betraying bodies by tapping into their blessings.
She was so grateful.
Until the music suddenly beat a staccato heralding the chasan and kallah. The familiar fear hit her with a physical force, causing her entire body to shake. The dancing was starting — she would have to dance with the kallah. She would be on display, for every guest to cluck their tongue and see how she’d aged.
“I’m terrified to dance,” she confided to Nava.
“So don’t,” Nava said simply. So don’t. Easy for her to say when it wasn’t her grandson’s wedding.
The music reached a crescendo, and the crowd was going wild.
Perela hurried over to her. “Come Ma, the kallah is coming in.”
Louisa took her position on the left and Perela on the right, ready to help her stand up. After all, she’d gone through hundreds of physical therapy sessions for just this moment.
“No,” Roiza said. She picked up a surprisingly steady hand to block them.
Perela looked startled.
“You can wheel me over, Perela,” she said. For the moment, she felt like herself again, and the old, confident Roiza waved her hand airily and said, “When you’re this happy, you can dance sitting down.” THE END
Against the backdrop of the American Revolution, other battles unfold.
What’s really going on between Judith and Rebecca? Joseph runs to join the Patriots — but who is he running from?
BY BROCHY GANELES
Can they live in peace with each other — and themselves?
Coming next week!
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Picture this: It’s 1946. A Holocaust survivor steps off a ship in New York harbor with barely any money, no English and the weight of unimaginable loss on his shoulders. Four years later, that same man announces to his small community that he’s going to do something unprecedented for that particular group: He’ll be opening a school for girls. This wasn’t just any refugee making this bold declaration; this was Harav Yoel Teitelbaum, zt”l, the Satmar Rebbe. And his decision to open a girls school in New York would change everything.
In 1950, the Satmar Rebbe called a meeting of his chassidim to inform them of his decision to create a girls school. Many of the chassidim were instantly on board. After all, anything the Rebbe said was sacred to them. But others were not that quick to understand. “What do we need it for?” they asked.
Their confusion made sense. Back in Hungary, where most of these families came from, there were no frum schools for girls. Even in Poland, where the need was desperate — many girls from religious families were abandoning Yiddishkeit — establishing Bais Yaakov had been an uphill battle.
But the Satmar Rebbe saw something his community didn’t yet understand. “In America, we need this,” he said firmly. “I must prepare kallahs for the boys who go to my cheder.”
The Rebbe asked his followers to start working on raising $5,000, the sum he expected was needed to launch a school. But some chassidim weren’t enthused about the idea of a girls school altogether. They were already struggling to support a Talmud Torah. How could they possibly manage another $5,000 for a girls school? But the Rebbe wouldn’t budge. He had made up his mind and was determined to push the plan through.
“My father,” says Mrs. Elky Schwartz, who attended the first Bais Ruchel class and whose father was one of the chassidim at that historic meeting, “came home from the meeting and told me, ‘Di geyst geyn in school (you’re going to go to school).’ If the Rebbe said so, my father instantly agreed.”
And so, in the fall of 1951, Bais Ruchel (officially, Beth Rachel School for Girls) opened its doors. Well, “doors” might be generous. The school was just a room in a house on Morton Street in Williamsburg. Six kindergarten girls showed up that first day to what was essentially someone’s living room converted into a classroom.
But what kind of school was it?
Mrs. Sarah Strulowitz, who joined the school in its third year of its existence, paints a vivid picture: “We didn’t have our own building or even Jewish teachers for limudei chol. I went to kindergarten in the house of Mrs. Moskowitz on Bedford Avenue and Morton Street. Mrs. Moskowitz didn’t have children. There were no toys and no games. For entertainment, we sat by the windows and looked out at the street.”
Some days, they’d meet in a different house entirely — in the attic of the Margareten Rav’s home on Wilson Street. It was a bare-bones, no-frills education at its most basic level.
Perhaps the most telling detail from those early days involves their first-grade English teacher, a Black woman who wasn’t Jewish and who used to give the children M&M candies as treats. The children never ate them, of course, because they weren’t kosher. But they never told her, either, because they didn’t want to embarrass her.
Sarah Strulowitz explains, “Look, the Rebbe believed that if you live in a country, you have to try to learn the language. So he hired teachers who knew the language. And how many frum Jewish women knew English then? But the Rebbe
The building on Morton Street that housed the first Bais Ruchel class
wouldn’t give up on establishing a school just because he didn’t have the teachers he wanted. He figured out a way.”
That phrase — “he figured out a way” — captures something essential about those early years. This was a community that refused to let perfect be the enemy of good. They made do. They improvised. They compromised when they had to. They knew, perhaps only subconsciously, that this was all in service of a larger vision.
This pragmatic approach paid off. Just one year after it opened, the school boasted not only those original six kindergarteners (now first-graders) but also twelve new kindergarten students — eighteen girls in total. This expansion happened largely because of one man’s determination: Chaim Mordechai Steinberg, who recruited ten families so his own six-year-old would have classmates.
Why did Steinberg go to such lengths? Because he couldn’t bring
I remember our two principals — Reb Binyamin Hersh Berkowitz, the Yiddish principal, and Rabbi Frankel, the English principal. Mr. Berkowitz’s wife was the school secretary. The atmosphere was very different back then. If you were sent to Mr. Berkowitz’s office for misbehavior, the right thing to do was to cry. Because then he’d tell you, “That’s how an ehrliche Yiddishe girl should behave — tears show that you’re doing teshuvah. Very good!” But with Rabbi Frankel, if he saw you crying, he’d say, “Aha, you’re guilty! That’s why you’re crying!” So when you were sent to his office, you needed a face of stone. It’s also interesting to note that Mr. Berkowitz, a chassidish man with a beard — and the limudei kodesh principal! — was called “Mr.,” while Rabbi Frankel, who was the English principal, was referred to as “Rabbi.” But both of them understood what really mattered — not grades or academics alone, but the essence of what it means to be a Yiddishe girl. I still remember one time when Rabbi Frankel praised my artwork — a compass I had drawn as the art editor of a school newspaper. His genuine appreciation meant a great deal to me and has stayed with me all these years.
himself to send his daughter to the existing Bais Yaakov school in Williamsburg. It wasn’t that Bais Yaakov wasn’t frum— it was — but Steinberg knew that the Satmar Rebbe’s ideology clashed with theirs. For a devoted Satmar chassid, the other frum school simply wasn’t an option.
From our vantage point today, it’s easy to see Bais Ruchel’s opening as inevitable. The Satmar community in New York now spans thousands of families across multiple neighborhoods. Their schools are institutions. But in 1951, none of that was guaranteed.
that his community would not only survive in America, but thrive there.
The main takeaway of this account of the school’s early days is about something much bigger than the opening of a school; it’s about a community choosing to invest in its future at a moment when that future was far from certain. The Satmar Rebbe wasn’t just starting a school; he was making a bet
That first classroom on Morton Street, with its six little girls sitting by the windows for entertainment, was the seed of something much larger. It was the beginning of a community saying, “We’re not just passing through. We’re here to stay.”
How a handful of Holocaust survivors created a curriculum from scratch — and why students had to censor their own textbooks.
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Discover the magic that is crispy rice. To prepare crispy rice, sushi rice is fried in a tempura or breadcrumb batter to create a delicacy that is soft on the inside, crisp on the outside. Use it as a base for an array of elegant and delicious appetizers, think sheva brachos appetizer, newcouple-is-coming appetizer, or to plan ahead for Yom Tov.
A crispy rice tower with sushi-style flavors, this dish never fails to please.
2 cups rice
3 cups boiling water
2 tsp. salt, divided
1 tsp. oil
2 T. seasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1 package tempura batter mix
SALMON TOPPING
4 slices salmon
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
2 T. soy sauce
1 mango, cubed
1 avocado, cubed
Sweet sauce, for drizzling
Spicy mayo, for drizzling
Black and white sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Jalapeno, for topping, if desired
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. Rinse the rice. Transfer to a 9x13” pan with the boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt and oil. Cover tightly and bake for 40 minutes.
3. Uncover the rice, and immediately cover with a paper towel for 10 minutes.
4. Add the seasoned rice vinegar, sugar and remaining salt, and mix well.
5. Press the rice into a lined cookie sheet, using another sheet of parchment paper to help flatten it until it is ¼” to ½” thick.
6. Place in the freezer for 45 minutes to allow it to cut and fry more easily.
7. Place your store-bought tempura batter into a bowl, and add water according to package directions. Set aside.
8. Cut the rice into 2” to 3” squares.
9. Dip each semi-frozen rice square into the prepared tempura batter, and fry until golden on both sides.
10. To prepare the salmon, preheat the oven to broil.
11. Mix the sweet chili sauce and soy sauce in a small bowl, and brush the sauce over the fish.
12. Broil for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
13. To assemble, pile cubes of salmon, avocado and mango onto each fried rice square.
14. Finish with a drizzle of sauces and sesame seeds. Top with a slice of jalapeno, if desired.
Don’t go for fish? This savory chicken tower has got you covered.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups rice
3 cups boiling water
2 tsp. salt, divided
1 tsp. oil
2 T. seasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
½ cup Wondermills flour
1 cup seasoned cornflake crumbs
TERIYAKI PASTRAMI CHICKEN
1 lb. chicken cutlets, cut into nuggets
1 (6 oz. ) package pastrami
1 onion, sliced
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 T. water
1 T. honey
1 T. rice wine vinegar
½ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. ground ginger, optional
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, optional Sweet sauce, for drizzling Spicy mayo, for drizzling
2. Rinse the rice, and transfer to a 9x13” pan along with the boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt and oil. Cover tightly and bake for 40 minutes.
3. Uncover the rice, and immediately cover with a paper towel for 10 minutes.
4. Add the seasoned rice vinegar, sugar and remaining salt, and mix well.
5. Press the rice into a lined cookie sheet, using another sheet of parchment paper to help flatten it until it is ¼” to ½” thick.
6. Place in the freezer for 45 minutes to allow it to cut and fry more easily.
7. Prep your breading station by placing the egg, flour and cornflake crumbs into separate shallow bowls.
8. Cut the rice into circles using a 2” ring mold.
9. While still semi-frozen, dip each circle into the flour, then eggs and then cornflake crumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden on both sides. Drain.
10. To prepare the chicken: Slice and saute the onion for 5 minutes over medium heat.
11. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Place the teriyaki into a small bowl along with the cornstarch. Mix until the cornstarch is diluted.
12. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Set aside.
13. Once the onions have turned golden at the edges, add the chicken and pastrami and sear for approximately 5 minutes, mixing occasionally until the chicken is browned on all sides.
14. Add sauce, and allow to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
15. To assemble, place a mound of the teriyaki chicken mixture in the center of each crispy rice round. Drizzle with sweet sauce and spicy mayo.
On a visit to Salt Steakhouse in Deal, New Jersey, my favorite appetizer was a dish of these magical squares of crispy rice topped with guacamole, scallions and sushi sauces. I was delighted to find how simple it is to recreate. Don’t skip the scallions; they add just the right finishing flavor (but if you’d like, substitute with finely chopped red onion).
INGREDIENTS
2 cups rice
3 cups boiling water
2 tsp. salt, divided
1 tsp. oil
2 T. seasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1 package tempura batter mix
AVOCADO TOPPING
2 avocados, divided Salt, to taste Lemon juice, to taste
Bunch of scallions, cleaned and sliced
Sweet sauce, for drizzling
Spicy mayo, for drizzling
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. Rinse the rice. Transfer to a 9x13” pan along with the boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt and oil. Cover tightly and bake for 40 minutes.
3. Uncover the rice, and immediately cover with a paper towel for 10 minutes.
4. Add the seasoned rice vinegar, sugar and remaining salt, and mix well.
5. Press the rice into a lined cookie sheet, using another sheet of parchment paper to help flatten it until it is approximately ¼” thick.
6. Place in the freezer for 45 minutes to allow it to cut and fry more easily.
7. Place your store-bought tempura batter into a bowl, and add water according to package directions. Set aside.
8. Cut the rice into 2” to 3” squares.
9. Dip each semi-frozen rice square into the prepared tempura batter, and fry until golden on both sides.
10. Make a quick guacamole by mashing 1 avocado and seasoning with salt and lemon juice to taste.
11. Slather a bit of guacamole onto each tempura rice square.
12. Slice the remaining avocado thinly, and squirt with some lemon juice to preserve freshness.
13. Lay a couple of slices onto each square, and finish off with scallions and a drizzle of sauce.
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Ican still recall standing in those endless back-toschool lines at the iconic Fraylich School Uniforms store on 14th Avenue and 45th Street. Along with supplies and shoes, buying those crisply starched uniforms was a yearly ritual.
Just in time for back-to-school season, Mr. Menachem Zelcer, son of Fraylich’s founders, shares the story behind the store’s founding.
“Fraylich was a simple store selling children’s wear in Boro Park when my parents, Leah and Chaim Zelcer, a”h, bought it in the 1980s,” Mr. Zelcer says.
After successfully manufacturing their own clothing and supplying giants like Burlington with baby bibs, a new opportunity arose in 1990 when their daughter Etty needed a durable, easycare uniform for Machon High School. With no formal uniform store nearby, the Zelcers spotted a significant gap in the market. They ventured into uniform manufacturing, and as their son says, never looked back.
“They kept the name Fraylich for the store itself,” Mr. Zelcer explains. “It’s a good name, a happy name, and we wanted to stick with that.” But for their innovative uniform brand, a new name emerged: Betty Z.
“The B is for my sister Baila’s English name, Betty, and the ‘etty’ includes my sister Etty’s name,” Mr. Zelcer says. “The Z is for Zelcer. It’s a family business, right down to the label.”
Bais Yaakov of Williamsburg started the uniform movement for the frum community back in the 1970s, believing it would reduce peer pressure and jealousy among students. This trend quickly gained popularity, and now only one school in Boro Park, Tomer Devorah, doesn’t require uniforms.
Yet even as uniforms became the norm in Boro Park, the Satmar communities of Monroe and Williamsburg resisted the trend. The concern was twofold: the avoidance of ayin hara, and that of chukas hagoy However, the very absence of uniforms created a different problem: peer pressure among the girls, with both a social and financial fallout.
“After a recent meeting with the hanhalah, we worked out a solution,” says Mr. Zelcer. “This year, Monroe and Williamsburg launched the Kleider Mit a Hechsher initiative, providing twenty mix-and-match uniform options for skirts and shirts.”
When it comes to manufacturing, Mr. Zelcer works with a global network of suppliers. He sources fabric from India and Mexico, and buttons and zippers from China. He places orders in October for the coming school year, noting that it can take six months for everything to arrive.
Even with meticulous planning, the unexpected can happen. Mr. Zelcer recalls a near-disastrous phone call from overseas.
“One of the trucks was in an accident, and 30,000 pounds worth of skirts were overturned on the highway,” he recounts. “It took a crane to lift the container, and the skirts had to be sent back to the factory to be re-hung before they could be re-shipped.” There was lots of nail biting until that shipment finally arrived at their warehouse, the skirts hanging neatly inside.
At Fraylich’s, the work never stops. While August and September burst with eager shoppers, the period from October through June are calmer yet equally productive as the Zelcers
focus intently on inventory. The warehouse inventory gets counted. The store inventory gets counted. Inventory gets restocked.
“We are very on top of our organized system,” Mr. Zelcer emphasizes. “We need to be. If someone mistakenly took the wrong size, the computer tells us everything.”
This need for a robust system became even more critical with Fraylich’s digital expansion. The Betty Z website was born during COVID. With unexpected time on their hands, Mr. Zelcer’s son became an impromptu model, trying on countless uniforms while they snapped photos (and then, of course, cropped out his head). Now, Fraylich’s website showcases uniforms for over 300 schools that Betty Z manufactures for, serving as a vital resource for out-of-state schools
that don’t have a local uniform store.
“And yes,” Mr. Zelcer says, “I know the uniform of every single one of those schools!”
Mr. Zelcer describes his job as “a delicate balancing act.” While every school wants a distinct uniform, he also prioritizes efficiency.
“When a school comes to me, I steer them toward a fabric that’s already in use elsewhere,” he explains. “This ensures we can get the fabric quickly and efficiently. It also helps that mountains of fabric don’t go to waste if a school closes down.
Despite Mr. Zelcer’s encyclopedic knowledge of uniforms, his customers often lack the same expertise.
“I’ve seen parents walk out with the wrong uniform for their daughter,” he shares. “It’s a common mistake because to the untrained eye, many uniforms, like those from Bais Shifra of Boro Park and Bais Yaakov of Bensonhurst, look very similar in color and pattern.”
When a new school chooses a uniform, Mr. Zelcer gets creative. The principal might love a certain plaid but want bigger squares, or maybe the stripes from one school and the
While Fraylich’s specializes in girls’ uniforms, their reach extends far beyond traditional school attire. Boys, for instance, typically wear black pants and don’t face the same clothing pressures girls do. However, when Be’er Yeshaya of Monsey required a uniform, Fraylich’s was there to help with embroidery for the yeshiva’s logo, which is now featured on the students’ pants, shirts and even their yarmulkes
Fraylich’s uniform expertise has also attracted a diverse clientele. Yitzy Bald of the New York Boys Choir purchases black vests from them, and a non-Jewish production company recently ordered 100 gray wool skirts for a dance. Interestingly, some non-Jewish schools in Iowa and Florida also turn to Fraylich’s for modest uniform skirts that they can’t find in national brands.
Fraylich’s uniform skirts are so popular that they’ve found a second life in camps. “Why not?” Mr. Zelcer says. “The skirts are cheap, washable and comfortable.” He notes that many married staff members buy them too. “And it’s not just skirts,” Mr. Zelcer adds, recalling a girl who bought nine different colored scrunchies — made to match the uniforms — just for camp.
Mr. Zelcer offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how Betty Z crafts a sharp uniform pleat. The work is so fascinating that some schools have even taken students on a “sewing trip” to see how pleats are made.
The magic is all in the baking. Pleated skirts are sandwiched between cardboard, rolled up, and steamed in a special oven for twenty minutes before being fanned out. And while it takes immense heat to create a pleat, a dryer will undo all that hard work.
“We can’t stress this enough,” Mr. Zelcer says. “Wash your skirts in cold water, and hang them to dry.”
For plaid skirts, the fabric is meticulously cut with scissors, ensuring the stripes are perfectly aligned, whereas solidcolored skirts can be cut with a knife.
To guarantee quality, Fraylich tests its fabrics before manufacturing stock. They create sample pleated skirts out of new fabrics, with each panel made from a different fabric and color. These samples allow them to see how each fabric washes, if it holds its pleat, or if it develops an unwanted shine. This information makes it possible for Fraylich to choose the best materials for your uniform.
sweater from another. This is where the magic happens. “We can take the exact same fabric and make it look totally different just by how we iron and pleat it,” Mr. Zelcer says. “We can actually hide a color in the plaid inside a pleat by pleating it a certain way.” A fabric that’s pleated horizontally in one school and vertically in another will result in two completely different uniforms.
Many schools want their logos prominently displayed, but Mr. Zelcer guides them otherwise. He often advises princi-
pals, “I’m sure you love your school’s name, but high school girls prefer the logos to be as small as possible, or placed on the bottom corner of a sweater.”
What happens if a school changes its logo?
“No problem at all,” Mr. Zelcer says. “Our team digitizes the new design and programs it into our embroidery machines, even if it’s just two weeks before school starts.” Sometimes a principal will wait in the store to approve the design and colors on the spot before giving their final go-ahead.
When a school updates its uniform, most allow for a one-year transition period.
“We’ll slash the prices on the ‘old’ uniforms,” Mr. Zelcer says, “and parents are happy to get a bargain.”
There was one instance though, when a new principal in Lakewood completely changed the uniform, leaving the business with a useless surplus. “We ended up donating over 1,000 shirts to charity,” he recalls.
“When it comes to sizing, we go all out,” Mr. Zelcer says. “We offer fifteen different waist measurements and twelve skirt lengths.” That’s a total of 180 different sizes.
“We service the tiny, the tall and the husky.” The sizes start in children’s size 3 and go up to skirts with a 52-inch waist and a 40-inch length.
Mr. Zelcer remembers an eighth grader from out of town who came into the store to buy a uniform for the very first time. Not because her school was new, but because she had never been able to find a uniform that fit. “Can you imagine being the only girl in school without a uniform?” he asks.
That’s why Fraylichs has a sample waistband as wide as 58 inches for girls to try on. “We know some girls might feel embarrassed being measured with a tape, so we offer a discreet way for them to find their size.”
Their goal is for every student to leave the store feeling “fraylich,” without the need for alterations.
Although a uniform is a uniform, there are definitely trends. “Now the girls want long, longer and even longer,” Mr. Zelcer says.
Fraylichs also sells uniforms for 18-inch dolls, a dream item for every little girl.
“For every uniform we carry, we create a doll version. It’s cute to see,” Mr. Zelcer notes, “how mothers are quicker to splurge on these doll uniforms than on their own children’s uniforms.”
“Each school sets its own length rules, and sometimes principals even send staff to the store to oversee the buying process and ensure the skirts are compliant.”
When it comes to alterations, Mr. Zelcer is very hands-on.
“Hems can come down, buttons can fall off. That’s normal wear and tear, and we’re here to fix that,” Mr. Zelcer says. “Call me a seamstress, but I can actually sew darts, repair a hem, and I can rip out and insert a new zipper in a skirt in under four minutes.”
He explains that it’s part of growing up in a home that revolved around the uniform business. “We all learned how to sew, and my own family gets pretty lucky when I do alterations for them.” He has three sewing machines in the store and four at home.
Once, for Purim, the Zelcers all dressed up in school uniform. “I actually sewed myself up a pair of plaid pants,” Mr. Zelcer says. “And of course, we embroidered the shirts, which read Ah Fraylichin Purim.”
Though he’ll fix anything that rips or tears, Mr. Zelcer
finds it hard to accept a return once an item was worn. Mr. Zelcer will ask those customers, “Would you like to buy a shirt that was worn by someone else?”
Fraylich’s unwavering commitment extends to critical moments, too. For example, it can happen that a home sustains a fire and the clothing is destroyed by the fire, smoke or water damage. This can happen during bedikas chametz or sreifas chametz, and often, the day after Pesach sees the store busy helping such a family acquire uniforms so their kids can return to school.
With school acceptance being a big hurdle these days, Mr. Zelcer works to make the challenge easier for families. He remembers a girl who was waiting to hear back from three different schools.
“I told her to take a uniform for each of the schools she had applied to,” he says. “Why make this parsha harder?” Once she knew which school she would be attending, she just exchanged the uniforms she didn’t need.
In Lakewood, where high school acceptance can happen at the last minute, Mr. Zelcer’s sister, Etty, is a key player. The askanim in charge of school placement have her number. “They’ll sometimes call her at midnight the day before school starts,” he says, “and she’ll gladly open the store for the girls who were just placed.”
But then you have customers who, as Mr. Zelcer says, “literally bang down the store, they need a school sweater now, orientation starts in a half hour.
“I just don’t get that,” he continues. “Would you get a gown the day of your sister’s wedding? You know school starts in September; why wait until the last minute?”
To prevent this, Fraylich encourages parents to buy uniforms before summer even starts. This avoids the usual headaches, long lines and backto-school anxiety. They even offer a generous four-month exchange policy for size changes, perfect for those growth spurts in July or August.
“And this year,” Mr. Zelcer adds, “we even have a uniform store in the Catskills, which I hope people will take advantage of.”
Fraylich’s dedication and commitment are stitched into every uniform. That’s why a Betty Z uniform is not just a good choice, but a seamless part of a student’s successful school year.
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The blackboard, the chalk, the way they clasped their hands, the nuanced throw of hair over their shoulder — my cute young teachers captivated my junior self to the point where I wished they’d marry into our family. Of course, I assumed they slept in the teachers’ room, and never got hungry or angry, like regular people did.
Eventually, I learned that teachers did eat and sleep, and that they had a home away from school. I also learned to appreciate the experienced viewpoint that veteran teachers brought to our classes. Yet when it came to older teachers, I couldn’t rid myself of the certainty that they’d been born into the classroom; after all, they had been there ever since.
Then I discovered an interesting phenomenon. There are teachers who have joined the ranks straight out of seminary, and then stopped teaching. For a couple (or many) years, they lived stay-at-home-mommy lives, but then they transformed back into teaching superwomen.
Why did they go back? Why did they leave in the first place? What was the change like?
Here some teachers share insight on this curious fact.
Names have been changed.
HOURS:
Teaching gap: 15 YEARS
I got started when… I always dreamed of being a teacher. I applied for teaching jobs when I was still in seminary and landed a job teaching multiple grades at an outof-town day school. The next year, I moved to New Jersey and found a similar job, where I loved every single day of teaching for two more years.
I left the teaching field because…
My husband was in kollel, and even with some parental assistance, teaching did not cover our rent and bills. I was compelled to work at an office for many years.
What I missed most from the teaching field was…
Teaching and reaching! I missed it every day.
Eventually, after years of marriage, my husband left kollel and started working to supplement our income. He told me then that he hopes to earn enough money one day so I could “afford” to go back to teaching.
The reason I returned to the classroom was…
I followed my heart. My heart was in the classroom the entire time. I was good at my office job, but I felt no joy.
On my very first day back…
I was terrified. Would I remember how to do this? I felt the achrayus with a sense of pachad.
How many years I’ve been teaching this time around: 8 YEARS
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The grades I’ve taught, then and now…
I started out teaching seventh grade, and then moved up to eight and ninth at the same school. Nowadays, I teach tenth and eleventh grade. I find the two ages worlds apart. Teaching seventh grade is nice as well as rewarding, but I love teaching tenth and eleventh graders. This age has become my specialty. I find the girls to be old enough to think deeply, and it is very rewarding to see them internalize the messages I teach.
The subjects I’ve taught, then and now…
I’ve only taught kodesh subjects. Back when I was young, I taught Chumash, Navi and Tefillah. Today I teach Chumash and Kesuvim.
My favorite sefer is Mishlei. Every time I open up sefer Mishlei, I learn something new about the world, about myself and about the Torah.
The highlight of going back to the classroom was…
I am so much more understanding of the girls now because I have children the same age. I now have a tenth grader of my own, and I know that there are some days when they’re just not their best.
I also have more patience today. If a girl can’t keep up or doesn’t get what I’m teaching, I’m much slower to react than I used to be. Young teachers have wonderful qualities — I had passion and fire back then — but I think the maturer version of myself has so much more room for my students.
In general, I think the girls like the young teachers who speak their language. But I’m not here for them to like me. At the beginning of the school year, the girls might be intimidated by me, but by Chanukah they come to appreciate my classes.
The difference in salary, then and now…
When I started teaching I was paid next to nothing. Today, well, it’s still not much. Considering the cost of living and the effort involved in preparation and marking, it’s not much of a difference. However, in high school, there’s an advantage of preparing once and teaching the same lesson to a few different classes.
A heartwarming teaching moment was…
I once attended a student’s vort, and another former student was there. She mentioned that she was upset with a comment I had made back in high school. I had told the class, as a side note, that “p’tcha” (calf’s foot jelly) doesn’t taste very good. She told me that she thought it was delicious. Clearly, I just didn’t know how to make it properly.
I told her that I would stand corrected, and during this vort she shared the instructions on how to make it properly. That week, I made sure to follow her directions and reported back to her afterward.
Some final thoughts for those thinking of returning to the teaching field…
The difference in students’ behavior, then and now…
Over the years, I think the girls have become more afraid of hard work. Their instinctive reaction to any assignment is, “I don’t know how to do it!”
There is nothing like working in a school environment, where you know when it’s Rosh Chodesh, and where the rhythms of the year follow the Yiddishe calendar.
Also, going back is not the same as starting out; the life experience you have under your belt will only serve to your advantage.
Teaching gap: 17 YEARS
How many years I’ve been teaching this time around: 13 YEARS
I got started when… I started teaching as soon as I graduated high school. I taught different grades and various subjects over the next thirteen years.
I left the teaching field because…
My daughter was graduating elementary school at the time, and the following year, she was to attend the high school where I taught. I didn’t think it would be a good idea for me to teach there while she was a student. At the same time, the principal was unable to accommodate a specific request I made, and I also wanted to open a business of my own. All of these factors together influenced my decision.
Today I teach at: THE SAME SCHOOL I TAUGHT AT ORIGINALLY.
What I missed most from the teaching field was…
Everything. I loved teaching. I liked the atmosphere in the teachers’ room, I liked the connection with the girls in the classroom… I just liked teaching!
The reason I returned to the classroom was… I had opened my own business, as planned, but even as I interacted with customers, I felt like I was losing my brain and my touch. Although I kept up with the news and connected with people, I felt like I wasn’t using my brain as much. Also, my business had heavy Erev Yom Tov seasons and was draining my energy at the wrong times.
After a few years, I decided to close it down. I begrudgingly went to work for a similar business, where the headache wasn’t my own, but my heart wasn’t in it. When the school principal called to tell me that there was an opening for the upcoming school year, I felt a huge sense of purpose and relief.
I begrudgingly went to work for a similar business, where the headache wasn’t my own, but my heart wasn’t in it
On my very first day back…
I was nervous. I still feel nervous on the first day of school every year.
The grades I’ve taught, then and now…
I started out teaching eighth grade, but over the next few years, I moved to high school: first the ninth and tenth grades, and then the eleventh grade. I found my niche in eleventh grade.
The subjects I’ve taught, then and now…
The eighth grade teaching job had me teaching all subjects, since they were not yet divided and taught by multiple teachers. Over the next few years, I taught civics, vocabulary, current events and then American history. When I left the teaching field, I was teaching eleventh grade history, and now that I’m back, I’m teaching the same grade, same subject.
The highlight of going back to the classroom was…
The joy! It was like my neshamah had been waiting for me to go back. I work at a chassidish high school, and I belong to the same chassidus. Somewhere along my initial teaching journey, I’d heard that the former rebbe, zt”l, had said that he would repay all those who worked and helped his mosdos. Being part of the teaching staff in this school once again was a great feeling.
The difference in salary, then and now…
Back when I started out, elementary school teachers got paid a lot less than high school teachers. I think they still do. During my second year of teaching high school, I got a generous raise. Today, I feel like the school tries to be fair with their pay. They also offer paid babysitting, which I don’t take advantage of, but consider a wonderful bonus.
On a separate note, administratively, things have changed in general and have become more streamlined. Think grading, handing in papers on time, report cards, message reminders — things run very smoothly.
The difference in students’ behavior, then and now…
Students don’t respect their teachers (or their parents) today like they did years ago. There used to be an awe that surrounded the teacher. There is no inborn respect or admiration for authority figures today; everyone is on the same level. I still demand a certain decorum in my classroom, but I’ve adjusted.
Also, students used to sit and write notes. Teachers were mostly the “sage on the stage” who spoke while the students listened. Today there are sheets and fill-ins, shorter attention spans, and more exciting discussions. I
don’t make my students review the material at home before each lesson, like I used to. I also don’t give surprise quizzes anymore.
Additionally, when I started out, I was young and popular. Now I think my age works to my disadvantage. The students see me as a “bubby,” not as relatable, cool and friendly as their younger teachers. Some students write me off as old because “she already taught my mother!”
A heartwarming teaching moment was…
I had one specific student who acted up in class. I tried the standard disciplining path, but one day, I had an epiphany: What if I spoke to her directly? I called her over and asked her to give my class a chance. She was surprised, but made a 180-degree turnaround. At the end of the year, she wrote a nice note on her test paper, thanking me for my work, and added, “I was amazed to see how you accept change for the better at any time.”
Some final thoughts for those thinking of returning to the teaching field…
The teaching schedule is great for a Yiddishe mamme — it gives you time off when you need to be off, and it’s so heartwarming to meet your students years after they graduated; they stay yours forever.
Teaching gap: 6 YEARS
How many years I’ve been teaching this time around: 19 YEARS
Today I teach at: A CHASSIDISH BORO PARK HIGH SCHOOL
I got started when… I went to teach as soon as I graduated and taught for four years.
I left the teaching field because… I had my first baby and wanted to be a full-time mother. My husband was working, and our rent was $600 (!), which his paycheck covered, so we didn’t need my income at the time.
What I missed most from the teaching field was… I missed the connection between teacher and student. Even as I was busy being a full-time mother, I found myself grabbing opportunities to substitute. At one point, I was subbing through almost an entire school year, so I knew it was time to go back to the classroom.
The reason I returned to the classroom was… I wasn’t fully fulfilled with only mommying. I wanted more, and I knew where to find it.
On my very first day back…
I loved every second. I felt like I was picking up right where I had left off earlier. The first year back felt like a long first day. I learned about the high school culture, and how it’s different from elementary school.
The grades I’ve taught, then and now… I taught fourth grade when I was younger, and today I teach tenth grade.
The subjects I’ve taught, then and now… Originally, I taught all of the general studies subjects to my fourth grade students. Today I teach biology.
The highlight of going back to the classroom was… I reconnected with my younger self. I felt like I was fresh out of school once again. It was also great to switch to high school; teaching tenth grade that first year was an exhilarating experience.
The difference in salary, then and now…
Elementary school paid bobkas. After paying for simple prizes and some candy for students, there was nothing left. High school pay is a bit more commensurate for the work I invest, but it’s nothing spectacular.
The difference in students’ behavior, then and now…
Human nature never changes. The world changes, expectations change, but the heart of a child stays the same. Everyone wants to be good. But students today have more expectations, they like being spoon-fed information, and they expect more fun. The girls today also have shorter attention spans than they had in the past.
In terms of how my students perceive me, an older teacher does garner more respect. As a young teacher, I had to learn to respect myself, and to demand that my students respect me as well. Today, it’s a matter of course. But the students’ ability to show respect — that’s not a given anymore.
A heartwarming teaching moment was…
A student once wrote on her test paper, “A kodesh teacher once told us that a single sentence from an English teacher can have more of a hashpa’ah than an entire kodesh lesson. Mrs. Grunstein, I think she meant you!”
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It’s that time of year again. The world smells like new shoes and crayons, and — for once — kids are actually thrilled at the thought of school. (The broken erasers and dog-eared papers will come later.) To acquire everything needed to fill those smart backpacks, shoppers of all stripes descend upon Toys4U.
I catch up with one of the saleswomen before the crush begins so she can give me the lowdown on the stuff kids buy to fill their backpacks. How does the back-to-school season play out at Toys4U?
AS EARLY
The end of the school year. Families who go away for the summer or who are making a simcha come at the beginning of the season to stock up. At the other end of the spectrum are those who pick up the previous Pesach’s afikomens at our Chanukah sale…
WE ARE STOCKEDFULLYFOR SCHOOL...
At the end of the summer, when most of the back-to- school shoppers come in.
Chanukah. For school-supplies shopping, it’s the week between day camp and school, when everyone is there for school supplies, activities and crafts. During that time, we’re also kept busy filling bulk orders for playgroups and preschools.
We carry everything needed for school, but if a school requires something super specific, they’ll need to let us know about it so we don’t run out of stock.
Some high schools ask for folders in specific colors so they can color-code according to grade and make it easier for the teachers who teach multiple grades.
Last year, one school asked for sheet protectors divided in three horizontal sections for G.O. That’s a less typical item, for example. There have also been requests for seat pockets and electric timers.
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Earlier than we usually get them. While you’ll find me holding lists from a bunch of different schools, we don’t actually get them directly from every school, but from mothers who come in. This helps us know what to order. It’s also helpful for us to have several copies on hand in order to assist those who come in to shop without their list.
THE GRADES WITH THE LONGEST LISTS ARE...
First through fifth grades generally require the most school supplies. The older the grade, the less specific the lists tend to be.
ITEMS THAT ARE JUST AS GOOD FROM GENERIC BRANDS ARE...
Sheet protectors. Customers often think that only a certain company is good, or that only the thickest sheet protectors will work, but really, unless they’re the really thin ones, which we don’t carry, they’re all good. Dividers as well; high school girls often have very specific ideas of which companies are good and will spend lots of time debating the different types.
Plastic snap envelopes, sheet protectors, Expo markers, mini spirals and sticky notes.
Newer on the market: poly portfolios — twopocket folders with a clear display cover.
Kum makes the best sharpeners. Darice makes quality supplies too. Crayola makes the best crayons, and it doesn’t pay to quibble over the few cents you’ll save by buying cheaper quality crayons. I’d also only recommend play dough from the PlayDoh company.
A water bottle pocket, if you live upstate. City girls can do without this because NYC water is high quality and most people drink from the tap. Upstate kids need that water bottle for school, but not all backpack styles include the pocket for it.
Try to make shopping for school supplies a fun outing. Come into the store, and be involved in the excitement. Decide what needs to be bought while you’re still home so you can avoid quarrels and scenes in the store, and let your child choose her supplies because she’ll be the one using them. It’s okay if she’s
THE BEST PART OF MY JOB IS...
When customers are happy. I love finding those independent kids who shop by themselves and helping them make their shopping quicker and easier. Sometimes older shoppers will hand me their entire list and ask me to get them everything. However, since I’m there to service all customers and I am not a personal shopper, I can’t fulfill such requests.
A
A MESSAGE FOR BACK-TOSCHOOL GIRLS WOULD BE...
Don’t be afraid to ask for help; that’s why we’re here. Your mothers can send you to shop on your own, and we’ll help you find whatever you need.
A customer has a hard time reading English. If that’s the case, I’ll go through the list with them, item by item, and help them find what they need.
A NEW ITEM IN TOYS4U I'D RECOMMEND...
Not in the school supplies section, but Playmags has just released jumbo magnetic cubes that are perfect for toddlers.
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Dear Supporters, Friends and Members of Klal Yisroel:
Nine years ago, I had the zechus to establish Keren Almones V’Yesomim, an organization that transformed the lives of orphaned and single-parent homes. Thanks to the Keren, these families have since never had to go hungry, and were provided with fish and meat every weeknight, Shabbos and Yom Tov.
Through our efforts, we were B”H able to fill their homes with dignity and joy, as evidenced in the many hundreds of letters we regularly receive from grateful almonos.
Over these years, the Keren has provided a staggering $100 million dollar + in critical support. Of course, this has only been possible due to the remarkable generosity of Klal Yisroel, both through major donations as well as steady, ongoing commitments from members in the community.
BUT RECENTLY, THE NEED HAS GROWN BEYOND ANYTHING WE’VE FACED BEFORE.
In 2020, the Keren supported around 900 families with an annual budget of $7 million. The pandemic significantly increased the number of recipients and with more growth since, this past year saw us support more than three times that number, - an incredible 3,150 families - with total costs reaching $24,105,543.00
Baruch Hashem, the giving has risen as well. Over the past 12 months alone, we raised $22,247,141.00. Yet despite this extraordinary support, the Keren has been operating with a $2 million annual deficit for the past three years.
CURRENTLY, WE OWE PAYMENT TO BUTCHER AND FISH STORES FOR THE PAST FIVE MONTHS OF PURCHASES. SEVERAL STORES HAVE ALREADY WARNED THAT UNLESS THE BALANCES ARE CLEARED, THEY WILL BE FORCED TO PUT THE ALMANOS’ ACCOUNTS ON HOLD - SOMETHING THAT, UNFORTUNATELY, HAS ALREADY STARTED TO HAPPEN IN A FEW LOCATIONS, AND THEN WE RECEIVED MANY OF PHONE CALLS WITH TEARS FROM THE AFFECTED FAMILIES ASKING “WHAT WILL WE SERVE THE KIDS”, AND MANY OF THEM EXPRESSED THAT COMING HOME FROM THE STORE WITH EMPTY HANDS IT WAS LIKE “TISHAH B’UV” IN THE HOUSE. If the troubling trend continues and these balances are not paid off immediately, the Keren is at risk of shutting down, chas v’shalom! TODAY, I AM FORCED TO APPEAL TO KLAL YISROEL WITH URGENCY: IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE KEREN TO CONTINUE WE MUST URGENTLY RAISE THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE CURRENT DEFICIT OF 6.5 MILLION DOLLARS AND THAT IS BESIDES THE BUDGET OF THE UPCOMING 3 MONTHS WITH THE YUMIM TOVIM WHAT WILL BE AROUND 6 MILLION DOLLAR.
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TO SAVE KEREN ALMONES V’YESOMIM AND TO ENSURE THAT THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US CAN CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THIS TRULY-ESSENTIAL SUPPORT.
Please help me because I can’t do this alone. Each and every one of us has an achrayus to step up now; to give generously, to help raise funds from others, and to partner in securing this incredible Keren’s future.
Together, we will BEZ”H build a solid foundation so that the Keren’s sacred work can continue until the day these families no longer need our support.
Chazal teach us about the incredible zechus of supporting almanos and yesomim, those who are called HKB”H’s children. There is no doubt that all who partner in this holy mission will be zoche to bracha, health and nachas in their own homes.
With gratitude for the past and heartfelt tefillos for the future,
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לענש ךיא לעוו ,ךיז “.טרָאד ןופ ןרעוו ןופ טניוטשרעד ןעוועג זיא לרעב רע .טייהרעכיז-טסבלעז ס’רעטנוג ,ןָאט ןרעכיז אזַא טימ טדערעג טָאה
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We are seeking a dedicated New York State licensed Special Education Teacher to join our team. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Special Education and demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills. Join us in making a difference by supporting student growth and success!�� Please contact 845-533-3002 for more information.
Seeking photographers for a Tenoyim one-hour sessions. Budget is in the range of $200. Please email your information to info@mutzutov.org or leave a message at 845-426-9004, extension 9.
New graduates welcome! Make a difference in children’s lives! We’re hiring a Physical Therapist to work with young children with language and behavioral delays in school and home settings. Flexible hours, supportive team, and competitive pay. Requirements: NYS Physical Therapist License (pediatric experience preferred).
Email resume: resumes@ educationalteams.com
PURCHASING CLERK WANTED
Are you a master negotiator with a knack for finding the best deals? Chesed 24/7 looking for you! We are seeking a Mature, Female, with Office experience to do our purchasing. This is a Full-time position MondayFriday. For consideration, send your resume to CJKaplan@chesed247.org
EXPERIENCED A/R CANDIDATES/ BOOKKEEPERS!
Are you looking for a stimulating position in a solid company? Are you very devoted, detail oriented and responsible? Are you a go getter and looking for a long future career? Female position. Reach out today to Chany@theprimestaffing. com 8459251588
SITE MANAGER
Passionate about construction? A successful company is looking to hire a senior site manager. The ideal candidate has a few solid years of experience in construction site management. Please send your professional resume to rivky@theprimestaffing.com I’ll reach out to you to share more details.
ATTENTION EXPERIENCED PROPERTY MANAGERS!
Do you have at least 5 years of experience? Are you willing to travel? Do you have broad knowledge and strong passion for this field? A prominent company is looking for you! Please send your professional resume to rivky@theprimestaffing.com
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GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE!
Are you self motivated, techsavvy, detail-oriented, and exceptionally organized? Can you be the face/ go to person for a highly professional
company? Candidates must have 3-5 years of management experience. If you believe you have the required experience, please send your resume to simy@ theprimestaffing.com with “proven management experience in the subject line”
Growing homecare agency is looking to hire an organized and compassionate individual to coordinate personalized care for individuals in need. Candidates must have at least 1 year of office experience, excellent communication skills and strong problem-solving skills. We provide training, excellent salary/benefits package and supportive work environment. Send resume to hiring@hamaspikcare.org
HELP WANTED
Warm, Nurturing Chassidish Chabad Preschool, located in Spring Valley is looking for for more teachers and assistants for their Pre nursery and Pre K classes. Also looking for an afternoon secretary. Please send a text message to 929-786-6312 with your name, details and reference.
OLDER AGE PLAYGROUP
Experienced teachers! Great curriculum! Spacious classroom! 24months+. Call 914-391-3686. We help with toilet training. Transportation/Extended hours available (Route 59 area)
Small warm loving playgroup with experienced teacher is now accepting toddlers 17-24 months. Transportation available, Airmont, New County area. 845-671-8350
• Nursing Home Accounts Receivable Director, 3+ yrs. experience, oversee revenue cycle operations, optimize/ manage accounts receivable processes, drive financial performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, 160k – 190k, Monsey
• Regional Field Operations Manager
– Janitorial Services, lead dayto-day field operations. This is a high-travel, people-facing role responsible for managing client accounts, leading field teams, and driving operational execution across multiple locations. Strong leadership, exceptional communication, and a deep understanding of janitorial services, 150k – 200k, Clifton NJ
• Director of Marketing, 3+ yrs. experience of managing a marketing team, developing and executing multi-channel strategies, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable ROI. Proven experience in marketing analytics, budget management, and team leadership required, Experience in B2B, ecommerce, trade shows and social media, 150k+, Monsey
of social media content to support sales objectives, experience with Google Ads, Track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals, Strong knowledge of social media trends, algorithms, and tools, Excellent interpersonal communication skills, Homecare industry experience preferred, 100k – 150k plus full benefits package, Monsey
• IT Level 3 Support Specialist, 3+ years of experience in IT support providing Level 3 support, working closely with internal teams to resolve complex technical issues and implement IT solutions, 130k –150k, Monsey
• Nursing Home HR Director, 2+ yrs. experience with HR management duties including recruitment, onboarding, training and development, employee relations and compliance, 125k – 150k, Monsey
analytical skills required, 120k-140k + bonus, Monsey
• Construction Project ManagerCommercial Kitchen Installations, to oversee large-scale kitchen projects in the Tri-State area. Manage projects from contract to completion, ensuring timely execution. Relevant construction project management experience required, 100k – 120k+, office based in Monsey
• Sales Rep - Glass tempering and laminating company, 3+ years Architectural interiors/ construction products sales experience required, travel extensively to tri-state area, 100k+, office located in Monsey
• IT Technicians - Level 1, 2 and 3, 1 year+ work experience and A+ certification required, Level 1 Help Desk, Level 2 Tech Support Specialist, Level 3 Senior Tech Support Engineers, 80k – 140k, Monsey
• Nursing Home Biller, 2+ yrs relevant medical billing experience required, 70k - 85k, Monsey
• 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
• Male Case Manager, Full-time position, guide individuals with social services, assess client needs, provide counseling and support, connect clients with resources, advocate for their interests, and monitor progress. Requirements include experience in case management or social work, strong communication skills, and knowledge of community resources, 60k – 70k, Monsey
• Social Worker, Experience working w/ individuals with developmental disabilities, social skills issues, emotional challenges, and behavioral challenges, Open to working hybrid, in client’s homes, or telehealth, $65/hr. - 80/hr., Monsey
• Per-Diem LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC, $65 - $80 per session, Monsey
• Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager (residential/office/retail) 5+ years of commercial property management experience to lead 2 million sq ft retail portfolio, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, 175k225k, Monsey based with travel to New 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. Travel is required. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills necessary, 150k – 200k+ full benefits package, Monsey
• Social Media Sales Director, 2+ yrs. experience in digital or social media sales, Oversee the execution
• Amazon Account Manager, 3+ yrs. experience, drive Amazon business growth and profitability, manage and optimize Amazon account operations, analyze data to inform business decisions, and collaborate with teams to improve efficiency, 120k -140k, Monsey
• Amazon Seller Central Manager, 3+ yrs. experience managing Seller Central accounts, proven success with new product launches, private label brands, PPC campaigns, and listing optimization, plus leadership skills to guide a small team. Oversee product sourcing, branding, advertising, inventory forecasting, and profitability optimization while driving growth and accountability, 120k – 140k, Monsey
• Buyer / Category Manager, Seeking a strategic Buyer to drive growth and customer satisfaction in food service facilities. Develop and execute purchasing strategies, analyze cost drivers, and collaborate with sales channels to maximize offerings. 3+ years of buying experience and strong
• Real Estate Survey Liaison/Title Specialist, 2+ years experience with survey reading, title examination, ensuring survey and title accuracy. Strong knowledge of land surveys, title reports, Excellent analytical and communication skills, 60 – 75k, Monsey
• Retail Sales Showroom Associate, commercial kitchen equipment, deliver exceptional customer experiences and support, Strong problem-solving abilities, Ability to multitask, prioritize with a proactive approach, Sunday 10am-5pm, Monday to Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 9am-1pm, 70k, Monsey
• Nursing Home Accounts Payable Rep, with QuickBooks experience to manage and process accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely payments and maintaining accurate financial records, 60k –70k, Monsey
• Comfort Health Female Care Manager, Provide outreach and enrollment services for children eligible for NY State’s Children’s Health Home program, BA or MA degree, 1 year of office experience, $35/hr. flexible hours, Monsey
• NHTD/TBI Service Coordinator, coordinate services for individuals with a traumatic brain injury or who require nursing home level care and ensure that the plan is followed. Bachelor’s degree or MA Degree, $35/hr. flexible hours, Monsey
• Integrated Health Care Manager, support the client with government eligibility programs, strategizing with family, collaborating with therapists, psychiatrists, and hospital when applicable, and just be there with a kind heart, warm smile, and a message of hope. Experience in mental health and care management required with ability to connect with others from various backgrounds. A car a plus, $35/hr.+, Monsey
• Community Habilitation Coordinator, coordinate habilitation and respite services for eligible individuals, prior office experience required, 6+ hours daily plus Fridays, $35/hr., Monsey
• Quality Assurance Coordinator, responsible for conducting quality audits, organizing and updating the company’s projects to comply with Policies and Procedures based on new regulations or revisions, and assisting with any other QA tasks as needed, flexible hours, $30/hr.+, Monsey
• Nursing Home Billing Tracker, manage and optimize billing processes, ensure compliance, and improve revenue cycle efficiency, 60k-70k, Monsey
• Controller, furniture manufacturer company, Manage day-to-day accounting operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and budget forecasting, 130k plus benefits, Totowa NJ
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KIDDIE GROUP
Warm and loving atmosphere, accepting toddlers 14-17 months. Call 845-828-0364 (West St/59 area) Trans. + Ext hrs avail
WARM BABYSITTER ON BATES
One slot available for 3-6 month old baby. Please call 845-826-2185
TODDLER GROUP
32 Cedar lane, 13 months+, Yiddish speaking, 8:45 - 4:15, Miriam Steif 929.437.9642.
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
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
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
12 years experience. Wide selection. Call/text: 845-5387986
Get your new beautiful website done hassle free! Affordable pricing! Satisfaction guaranteed! Email: sales@ stratadigitalgroup.com
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
SWIMMING LESSONS
ALL YEAR ROUND
Sign up for swimming lessons or a lifeguard course. Male and female Yiddish-speaking instructors available. Accepting OPWDD Self-Direction. Call 845-5781888 today!
FREE WEEKLY DRAWING
Win free music lessons for one year! Call hotline 718435-1923
RENTAL
Cotton Candy / Popcorn / Slush machines for rent. Pickup and delivery included. Call 845-444-6205.
SUPERPATCH SUPPORT
Want More Energy, Focus, Stress Relief, Pain Management, Better Sleep? Drug Free, Chemical Free, Pregnancy Safe! Testimonials. Interviews. Call 929-992-4453 Option 2,2,3. First Time Customers 25% Off. $69 Same Day Pickup
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
WHOLESALE FISH
Buy by the case & save. Baby & Regular Salmon. Hashgucha Volove Rav. Free delivery to your home. Call Eli: 516-270-6755
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
AYIN BEAYIN
From the back of the shul to your family tree... Ayin BeAyin protects quietly. $72/ Name 718400-AYIN
CUSTOMIZED
PHOTO BOOKS
Baby albums - Simcha albums - Any customized album. Call or text 347916-8098. Email Info@ myeverafterbook.com
WOMAN DRIVER
Available 9-3 daily for playgroups etc. Minivan. 845-925-4150
PROFESSIONAL COACH
Heal your life. Heal your body. Heal your past. Experienced. Successful. Personable. Expertise in anxiety, panic and trauma. Mrs. Esty Frank 7188518636
FRUM BABY NIGHT NURSE
Baby night nurse available. Many references. 914-450-0538
WIG REFRESH
It’s time to love your wig. Wash and Set- $50. Reset: $40. (Chestnut Ridge.) For more info: Call/text/ whatsapp Malky @845-5403648
ALBUM DESIGN
Clean, custom layouts delivered print-ready. Making beautiful albums easy! I design, you printwith any album company you choose. Special pricing for photographers. shainasilberdesigns@gmail. com / 7739306335
HAIRCUTS
Get your haircut done professionally! On Blauvelt. Many years of experience. Call 929-437-7723
MURRAY POOL
Large, heated, sparkling, w/ waterslide, dressing rooms & restroom. Open for ladies Sun 9-3, Mon-Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-2. 347 526 0615
GARTLECH
we fix knitted & crochet
Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. call: 917-414-3281
HEATED POOL
Very clean pool with water slide and hot tub available in New Hempstead. Fully private+changing rooms, bathroom, and shower. $100/ hour. Call 845-376-7438
BESCER SKIRT
A NEW ERA IN MATERNITY COMFORT. Let the skirt flow from your shell. Try BESCER Call: T. Friesel 845-502-0594
THE SANDBOX
The most fun place to be! 845-889-7263
MATERNITY GOWN RENTAL
Georgeous selection of maternity gowns affordable prices all sizes...New! Also accepting gowns on consignment. Please call/ text 646-334-6582
MECHUTANESTA GOWN
Beautiful Taupe Gown for sale. size 16. 845.502.6491
GOWN FOR SALE
Gorgeous silk women’s light beige gown for sale. Size 4-6. Call or text 845-659-1848.
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
GIRLS GOWNS
Magnificent childrens winter white lace gowns, worn once for sale. Size 7, 10, and slim 14. More sizes available. 8453623560
Camera at Puttin plus park 347-930-8231
Lost something? Found something? The Daily Return: Call/text: 845-538-0193, Email: monseydailyreturn@gmail. com
Lost a Baby Bag near Monsey Housewares. If found please call: 732-966-3200
Canon battery charger Haverstraw bay park 8/22, 845-352-2642
Small siddur in arrive taxi about a month ago 845-2164335
Black power bank in Arrive taxi 845-540-9238
camera in Kakiat Park on 8/6/25. Please text or whatsapp 845-323-6154 with details
Ring in Sanders parking lot with name engraved 845502-0576
Pendant for necklace with pearl & diamonds on Rt 59 near Signature Silver 718387-0378
Citi Mini baby jogger in Marketplace parking lot 7/21, 845-290-7040
silver Canon camera in a black case on Besen Pkwy. 845-426-1860
Pandora bracelet Pupa girls school 2023 845-425-4787
1:1 LEARNING CENTER TEACHER
YSV boys seeks 1:1 learning center teacher for chumash, morning hours grades 1-4, 2+ years experience working with students with language/reading/ adhd challenges. Please email resume to rlevinger@ yeshivaspringvalley.org
FOR RENT - PARKVIEW, SPRING VALLEY
Spacious 2,200+ sq. ft. freshly painted & scraped, movein ready townhouse-style
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Neuralign is an evidence-based reading program designed for children with dyslexia and other reading challenges. By retraining the brain to process words more effectively, Neuralign helps students improve reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence, so they can walk into the classroom ready to succeed.
Empowering your child to succeed starts with reading support@neuralign.us
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EDITOR IN CHIEF Esther Malky Neiman
ASSOCIATE
Zivi Reischer
MANAGING
Libby Tescher
FOOD EDITOR
M.P. Wercberger
CREATIVE DIRECTOR AJ Wachsman
PROJECT COORDINATOR R. Itzkowitz
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