Issue 514

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Shmoozing with my friends and older sisters, once filled with adorable anecdotes of our little ones or roller coaster days, now resembles a moaning party, where we share confusing thoughts and feelings.

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WORTH MORE THAN MONEY

(Re: Back to School – Senior Edition, Issue 513)

Reading about teachers who returned to the classroom was so heartening and encouraging. I taught elementary school for four years and loved every minute. The connection with students, the joy of watching their growth and the possibility that I had a hand in their transformation was truly rewarding.

A few years ago, I left teaching and accepted an office/secretarial position. The decision made sense at the time; the salary was more than double, and unlike teaching, I no longer had to take work home with me. Still, I deeply miss teaching. Nothing compares to the intellectual and emotional fulfillment it brings. I would love to return one day, and it was reassuring to read about teachers who have done just that.

At the same time, I would like to raise a point that has been bothering me since I left teaching. Why are teachers paid so little compared to those working in an office? Good, experienced teachers, whom you would want to be teaching your children, are being replaced by fresh out-of-school graduates just because of the salary. I am not in any way putting down first-year teachers who have the enthusiasm and spirit that only a first-year teacher can have, but at the same time, nothing compares to an experienced teacher.

I know that some principals are ready to make anything work to get some teachers to stay. But when it comes to salary, their hands are tied.

We are ready to do anything for our children’s chinuch. Does it really make sense that the teachers’ wage is what is going to determine the experience that our children will have?

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I MISS IT ALREADY

(Re: Give or Take, Issue 513)

The serial Give or Take was amazing. It’s what made me pick up The Monsey View every week. I miss it already!

Thank you so much for a fantastic read.

BUCKLE UP

(Re: POV, Issue 513)

Dear parents of more kids than seats in the car: Please be aware that double-buckling is a thing. A cop once said that double-buckled is legally considered buckled.

Some of our best family memories include taking trips in the car with the three back seats hosting five kids ranging from young children to almost adults. With the two youngest in car seats and the other three squashed between, the car door had to be closed from the outside as everyone held their breath. But we were all proudly buckled!

Have fun and stay safe!

T.K.

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KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE!

(Re: POV, Issue 513)

I was appalled when I read some of the POV responses last week. Please, parents, remember that your children’s lives are at stake here! Stay safe and buckle up. This isn’t only about the law; it’s about your own family’s safety.

May Hashem watch over all of us on the road.

Another Driver

TRAGIC DESTINATION

(Re: Kashrus Concern, Your Say, Issue 513)

I was thinking of submitting this letter to raise awareness for a while, and this week’s letter about making sure your child isn’t eating bishul akum in their day care center prompted me to actually write it. The Monsey View is mezakeh es harabim in so many ways. Thank you.

Someone recently showed me pictures of two non-Jewish babysitters pushing strollers with lichtige Yiddishe neshamos inside. Sounds fine? But not when you hear where they were coming from: These babysitters had gone to pray and figured it was no big deal to take along their charges.

Yiddishe mamas, if you employ a babysitter and she takes your baby for a walk, be very firm and clear about which places are off-limits. (What she may be giving your baby to eat is also important to consider.)

The person who showed me the pictures stopped showing them to others because she realized that some people might recognize the babies/strollers/babysitters, and that their mothers would be embarrassed for everyone to know what happened. But it’s important for everyone to know what happened, and to take steps to prevent this terrible outcome from happening again.

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LAB VS. MINED

(Re: A Brilliant Solution, Inbox, Issue 511)

As someone in the jewelry field, I feel there are some things that are important to consider in the lab versus mined diamond debate.

As explained in the article, a lab grown diamond is grown one layer at a time. With the help of a 5-20x loupe, anyone can see the graining in the stone by looking into the table of the stone down to the pavilion (bottom corners). The graining is similar to the graining one can see in a piece of wood. You may think you’re seeing dirt on the surface of the stone, but this is in fact the graining, or the layers of growth. The inscription in the girdle of the stone says LG and the certificate number, which can be read with a 10x loupe.

Many certificates from IGI (International Gemological Institute) state that there may be post-growth treatment to change the color or imperfections to better quality. The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has recently stopped grading lab grown diamonds for color and clarity for this reason.

You can buy 1.40 ct. FVSI or better lab grown on 47th Street for $140.00. Retailers charge five to ten times what they pay. That’s why they’re motivated to persuade the consumer to buy lab grown.

If you’re in the market to buy a lab grown diamond, find someone who works on 47th Street. He can take you to a wholesaler of lab growns (there are about a hundred of them), and you’ll pay 15% of what you’re being charged by a retailer.

Note that if you give a kallah a lab grown diamond without disclosing that it’s lab grown, and later the jewelry needs to be repaired, the repairman will not accept the piece before testing it to know if it is lab grown or mined, and the kallah will then find out the truth. There are many different types of machines that can test the stone and determine its source, because the composition of mined and lab grown is not identical.

It’s also interesting to note that in some European countries, lab grown diamonds are called synthetic diamonds.

The best time to buy a real diamond is now, when prices have dropped by 40%. The wholesale price for a 1.05 GSI mined diamond is about $2,500. Prices have not been this low for decades. And when you give your kallah that diamond, you’ll know you gave something of real value!

K.S.

RETHINKING THE DIAMOND

(Re: A Brilliant Solution, Inbox, Issue 511)

I recently married off my son. Our choice was to buy the kallah a lab grown diamond. Since I enjoy and appreciate design a lot, I spent a lot of time on the ring and enjoyed every moment of shopping. The results were beautiful. Still, I don’t think for a moment that lab diamonds can even remotely compare to the mined diamonds I gave my previous two daughters-inlaw. The depth, sparkle and color of lab diamonds in no way compare to those of mined diamonds created by Hashem in His infinite perfection. Natural diamonds simply pop. Yes, I made this choice because the price difference will make a difference to me now, but I’m not fooling myself by

saying that this is the real thing. I’m left wondering about the true markup on lab diamonds, and if they’re really worth anything at all.

C.S.R.

QUALITY INSPIRATION

(Re: A Displaced Memory, Issue 509)

I read the fiction story, “A Displaced Memory” by Esther Malky Neiman, on Tisha B’Av. What an appropriate read and important message! I would love to see more stories written by this author. Thank you for providing topquality reading for the entire family!

Hatzlacha in all your work,

S. Klein

LASTING SUCCESS

(Re: Excursions, Issue 420)

We just returned from a family trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Our itinerary was based on ideas from the Pesach 2023 Excursions (yes, I still have it!). Thank you for the well-researched attractions list. Our trip was a hit! S.K.

YOUR SAY

A PLEA TO DRIVE SAFELY

I am writing to express concern over driving safety in our beloved Monsey community. As someone who grew up here and has been visiting for over 20 years, I am disheartened by the unsafe driving I’m recently witnessing on our streets. Drivers often use their phones while driving, disregard stop signs and engage in other unsafe practices.

Recently, a family member was frightened by a close call at the local library entrance. A car came straight at them as it exited from a clearly marked “No Exit” zone. Baruch Hashem, the driver quickly pulled to the other side and avoided an accident. This incident highlights the need for drivers to follow traffic laws for everyone’s safety.

I hope bringing this to the community’s attention will encourage all drivers to be more mindful of their driving habits.

A Long-Time Monsey Resident

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FROM WHAT AGE DO YOU ALLOW YOUR KIDS TO DO ERRANDS FOR YOU? WHAT KIND OF ERRANDS DO YOU ALLOW THEM TO DO?

Allowing your child to run errands depends on their maturity. However, I’ve learned that you shouldn’t underestimate a child’s abilities. Start by practicing your phone number with the child, Next, send them to the grocery store for only one item, and so on. With time, they’ll really get efficient at shopping, which will both boost their confidence and be a help to you. Just be patient if they bring you squash instead of cucumbers the first, second, third (or fourth) times…

I do errands myself. Occasionally, I will let my kids aged ten and up buy two or three items in the grocery store.

Each child is different. When they feel comfortable and old enough to do errands, I let them. By age eight or nine, they can generally pick up basic groceries from the store around the corner.

My eight-yearold can go to the grocery store on our street and pick up something from a local store if it isn’t too complicated.

Growing up in Williamsburg, my mother allowed me to do errands from a very early age. That helped me become confident and independent. I have great memories of shopping at the grocery store by myself. I would allow my kids to do errands in stores if it doesn’t require crossing the street from age seven

I live on a quiet street in Airmont, so there’s no real opportunity for running errands for young children. From about age six, I teach them to cross the (quiet) streets safely, so from then on, they can go to some closer neighbors to borrow/return items.

Starting at around eleven or twelve years old, I allow my children to do grocery store runs. Other errands, from around age thirteen

From approximately age ten, I allow my children to go to the grocery store for me. Of course, this age varies from child to child, depending on their maturity and nature.

I have a grocery store around the corner (no crossing required). I let my eight-year-old pick up groceries for me there, with a cellphone and/or friends. I’m still not very comfortable with it.

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Legend has it that my husband was buying small essentials at the corner grocery store before he had peyos, so yes, my kids are very independent and want to run errands all day from a very young age. However, I’m super strict about crossing streets and wouldn’t allow my children under ten years old to cross on their own.

From the age of eight, I allow my children to go to the neighborhood grocery store for me. As they grow older, I give them more and more responsibilities, such as picking up things from the dry goods store, the cleaners and the hardware store.

Growing up, we had certain birthday privileges based on our age. For example, from the age of eight, we were permitted to cross our street. From age nine, we were allowed to cross all streets. At the age of ten, this extended to avenues, and at the age of eleven, we were able to cross New Utrecht. We were allowed to run errands based on how far we could go. (Other “birthday” privileges included pouring from a full bottle, plugging into outlets, striking a match and receiving a glass drinking cup at the Shabbos table.)

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SAFELY BACK TO SCHOOL.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and nowhere is that more true than in our community. What began as a rural town has now grown into a bustling suburban city. Whether we’re sending children o� to school or navigating busy roads on the way to work, we all share responsibility for keeping our families and neighbors safe. By working together, we can ensure a healthy, thriving community.

DRIVING SAFELY.

As our community has grown, once-quiet streets have become busier, with more tra�c and more children traveling to and from school. Keeping kids safe on the road is a responsibility we all share.

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Stay alert for children walking along the roadside or running to catch the bus. Remember: never pass a school bus when its stop sign is extended and red lights are �ashing. A few extra minutes of waiting can save a child’s life. Always obey posted speed limits, make complete stops at stop signs, and use extra caution in school zones and neighborhoods.

SAFELY WAITING FOR THE BUS.

With the changing seasons, weather conditions can shift drastically throughout the day. Children should be dressed appropriately, staying cool in the heat and bundled up when it’s cold.

Kids should always wait a safe distance from the curb and never step into the street. They must wait until the bus has come to a complete stop and the driver signals it’s safe to board. Younger children should never wait alone; an adult or older sibling should always be nearby to supervise.

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CROSSING SAFELY.

Teach children to look both ways carefully before crossing the street. They should walk directly to a safe area, like the sidewalk or yard, without running or weaving between parked cars. Remind them never to walk behind a bus and never to reach under it for dropped items

Once on the bus, children should stay seated and follow the driver’s directions. Moving around or distracting the driver can put everyone at risk, especially when roads are wet,

Children should never accept a ride from anyone, even someone they know, without �rst asking a parent or caregiver. If the bus is late, or if the weather is uncomfortable, children should wait in a safe location until permission is given.

STAYING VISIBLE IN THE DARK.

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HEALTHY HABITS.

Good nutrition, a full night’s sleep, and healthy daily routines help children stay focused and alert. These habits also reduce the risk of children dozing o� on the bus.

HEALTHY CHILDREN.

If your child is sick, keep them home until a doctor con�rms it is safe to return to school. Viruses can spread quickly on buses and in classrooms, and children with compromised immune systems are particularly vulnerable.

ALLERGY SAFETY.

Always inform your child’s school and teachers about allergies or asthma. Make sure sta� are prepared to act in case of an emergency, and ensure your child carries an inhaler or epinephrine if needed.

Never send peanut butter or peanut snacks to school, as even small traces can trigger reactions in classmates. If your child eats peanut butter at home, wash their hands thoroughly before leaving.

BE PREPARED.

Children should know what to do if they come home and no one is there. Make a plan with a neighbor, relative, or trusted friend who can be available. Having a backup plan helps prevent fear and keeps children safe.

SIMPLE STEPS FOR SAFER SCHOOL DAYS.

Mrs. C. Klein, a mother from Spring Valley, shares how she prepares her kids for school each day:

“I always try to think ahead about the little things that can make a big di�erence,” she says. “I buy stretchy scarves or neck warmers instead of long scarves, which could get caught in bus doors. I also make sure my kids’ coats and jackets are easy to put on and take o� by themselves.

Their backpacks are simple—no loose straps, keychains, or dangling items that could get stuck. I’d rather personalize the bags with safe decorations than risk anything hanging down. Most importantly, I make sure everything �ts well.”

She also notes how important it is to keep her driveway and entrance well-lit: “As the days get shorter, I keep the walkway clear and lit so the bus driver can see the kids and they can walk back and forth safely.”

“Small changes in our daily routines can make a big di�erence in keeping our children safe.”

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

At RefuahHealth, our mission has always been to protect and advocate for families in every way possible. As another school year begins, we remind parents that simple precautions, taken together, can go a long way in keeping children safe.

With parents, children, and drivers working together, our community can look forward to a safe, happy, and healthy year ahead.

At RefuahHealth, it’s always about providing better care for families every step of the way.

PARSHAS KI SEITZEI

Wayward Wealth

Y. Levenstein

One of the topics discussed in this week’s parsha is the ben sorer u’moreh — the stubborn and rebellious son. The Gemara in Sanhedrin (71a) maintains that in reality, never in history has there been such a case. If so, it seems the Torah is teaching us a halacha that is not applicable. We know that there isn’t an extra letter in the Torah. Why, then, does the Torah write about the ben sorer u’moreh?

Another question: The pasuk ( Devarim 25:18) describes that the wayward son “einenu shomei’a b’kol aviv,” he does not obey his father. Why is the word “einenu” used? It would seem more fitting to say “eino.”

Reb Avraham Fuchs shares the following story, as heard from a friend:

MY AVRUMY WAS A GOOD BOY. He did very well in cheder, and when the time came, he was accepted to a top yeshivah. He began his first year with much cheshek, but at some point along the way, he encountered difficulties, and his learning began to slack off. When it became too hard for him to comply with the yeshivah’s high standard, he was sent packing.

We tried a different yeshivah, but there, too, he soon earned himself a poor reputation. Avrumy made sure to get on the wrong side of the mashgiach. He was there to have a good time, not to learn. And so it was that we found ourselves looking for yet another yeshivah for Avrumy.

I was very concerned, and poured my heart out in tefillah. Avrumy had such potential; I wanted him to use it! At the very least, if he wouldn’t grow to be the ben Torah we hoped he would be, I davened he should

grow up to be an ehrliche, Torah-true Yid.

After an extended period of zero improvement, I was at my wits’ end. I wanted to do more for Avrumy, and decided to take him to Rav Chaim Kanievsky. Perhaps a good shmuess from the Sar HaTorah would give him the chizuk he needed to apply himself to the Gemara and begin to enjoy the beis midrash. I hoped it would infuse him with revived she’ifos in Torah and yiras Shamayim.

It was soon after Rav Chaim’s stroke, which made it harder to get in for a bracha. I knew that Rav Chaim used to take a daily walk in a local park early in the morning, and thought perhaps that would be the opportune time to talk to him. I contacted the person who accompanied him and asked if I could meet Rav Chaim along with my son. Since I didn’t want to talk about my son in his presence, I asked him to prepare Rav Chaim in advance that I would be coming with my son who needed chizuk in the area of limud Torah

Avrumy was excited about the opportunity, and I was anticipative too. We awoke early and went to the park. From afar, we saw the gabbai bend over and whisper something to Rav Chaim — presumably my son’s history.

“What do you want?” Rav Chaim asked Avrumy, when we came near.

“A lot of money.”

I wanted the earth to swallow me. How embarrassing! People come to ask for brachos for yiras Shamayim, nachas from their children, hatzlacha in their learning… but money?!

But Rav Chaim responded just as my son requested. “You should have a lot of money.”

Avrumy wasn’t happy, and Rav Chaim picked up on that. “Nu, is that not a good bracha?”

“Yes,” Avrumy replied, “but I don’t just want a lot of money — I want a lot, a lot, a lot of money!”

I was at my wits’ end. I wanted to do more for Avrumy, and decided to take him to Rav Chaim Kanievsky

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“I will wish you that you should have a lot, a lot, a lot of money.” Rav Chaim said the last few words using my son’s own tone

Rav Chaim was quiet for several moments, brows furrowed in concentration. He leaned his forehead on his cane. I stood there, mortified. I expected Rav Chaim to respond with a short mussar talk on how Torah is worth more than money, or something along those lines.

But finally, Rav Chaim turned to my son. “I will give you the bracha you want — but on one condition: If you learn five minutes of Gemara every day — but it must be at exactly the same time, and every single day, even on Yom Kippur and Purim — then I will wish you that you should have a lot, a lot, a lot of money.”

Rav Chaim said the last few words using my son’s own tone.

And then our meeting was over. Rav Chaim continued his stroll, leaving Avrumy thrilled and myself a bit disappointed. I had so hoped this would be a turning point, that Rav Chaim would give my son the tools to grow.

Only after several years did I realize that one should never doubt our gedolim. That short conversation in the park had a major influence in Avrumy’s life — and it was indeed a turning point for him. Avrumy was super careful never to miss his five minutes of learning a day. Even when it was hard, he clung to his commitment, and sat down in all seriousness to spend his five minutes learning. Wonder of wonders! Those five minutes morphed into ten. Avrumy stopped looking at his watch. Ten became twenty minutes, and then it turned into a full hour a day.

Today, Avrumy is a kollel yungerman. He learns diligently, and he has been actualizing his potential by publishing several seforim of his own.

People ask me: What about the money? Did Avrumy strike gold?

And my answer is that Rav Chaim Kanievsky was once asked why he wasn’t wealthy. After all, it says that being sandek brings one riches, and Rav Chaim had acted as sandek myriads of times. Rav Chaim simply pointed at the seforim he had written and said, “That’s my wealth! I am definitely a rich man!”

So, yes, my Avrumy is wealthy too.

* * * * *

The Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh explains the usage of the word “einenu.” The ben sorer u’moreh is not speaking of a specific case. It’s something that is applicable to every individual, in their own personal fight with the yetzer hara. The Torah is speaking to every one of us, in every generation. Sometimes, a person may fall prey to the yetzer hara, and give in just a little bit. Soon, the yetzer hara takes hold of him and becomes his boss, doing everything in his power to prevent the person from improving his ways. The yetzer hara ensures that no knowledge or mussar enters his heart, since that would force the yetzer hara to bow out.

This may be explained with a mashal. A king places servants to guard the gates of his palace. These men turn out to be thieves. Anything that people bring to the king is robbed by the guards. Visitors would like to complain to the king so the men will be fired, but the guards shrewdly deny entrance to anyone whom they suspect will cause them to lose their positions.

The yetzer hara does the same. He stands at the door and makes sure that when it comes to any subject of kedusha, his victim does not hear — “einenu shomei’a,” or take heed.

In the case of the palace, the only way to get to the king would be to befriend the guards. As a buddy, the guards will let them in. Once inside, it will be possible to reveal the guards’ malice to the king.

When one feels he cannot bypass his yetzer hara, he must begin with small actions that the yetzer hara won’t stop. Learn for just a few minutes. Do a mitzvah that comes easily. Once the yetzer hara steps aside for these little deeds, the person will be able to banish the yetzer hara completely.

In Elul, as we seek to improve our ways, we know that the way to growth is not through huge kabbalos. We’ll never be able to sneak those past the yetzer hara unnoticed. Instead, we must choose something small and stick to it. These little steps will be the key to vanquishing our yetzer hara and growing forevermore.

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Monsey’s Answer to Shidduchim

The stage of shidduchim is one of the most monumental stages in life. It shapes futures, families, and the next generation of Klal Yisrael. And yet, for too many of our daughters, sisters, and nieces, this sacred stage has become a struggle — one marked by silence, waiting, and painful uncertainty.

You know these girls.

The girl you see earnestly watching the hakafos on Simchas Torah, a silent prayer in her eyes as she watches the men with the sifrei Torah.

The girl dancing up a storm at yet another friend’s wedding, valiantly smiling for her friend’s happiness.

The girl you meet on the avenue and bump into at the grocery, who lives on your block.

The girl who’s your daughter’s teacher, your sister’s friend, your niece’s classmate.

She’s always put-together, always smiling. But behind that smile lies a journey that can be wrenching and lonely. Whether she’s 20 or 27, whether her résumé has been circulating for months or years, the question gnaws quietly: When will it be my turn?

Monsey’s Answer

For years, shidduchim, one of the most important stages of life, lacked the communal framework it deserved. Families

did their part, meeting shadchanim, sending résumés, and networking tirelessly, but too often there was no organized way to keep suggestions moving, follow up consistently, and provide girls with a steady advocate.

It wasn’t that anyone stopped caring. It was simply a part of life that was left without the structure and attention it needed. And in Monsey, that began to change.

A group of caring men and women, community members with families and busy schedules of their own, took time out of their lives and dedicated themselves to the cause. They saw the gap. They felt the need. And they built the solution that was so sorely missing.

That solution became the Monsey Shidduch Initiative (MSI).

Founded with a simple but powerful vision — to give this stage of life the dignity, focus, and strategy it deserves, MSI transformed an overlooked parsha into one supported with clarity and care. With personal advocates, targeted follow-up, shadchan incentives, and individualized networking events, MSI created a system that works.

The results have been remarkable. On average, every week, another engagement is celebrated. Dozens of young couples are starting their new homes in Klal Yisrael every year — because Monsey chose to step up and give shidduchim the focus it always deserved.

Another Girl. Another Home.

MSI’s successes come from dedication, hard work, and tireless effort — a community-wide investment that has become a vessel for tremendous bracha.

Keeping MSI going means you, your neighbor, and your family have a place to turn. This is an organization by us, for us – built by our community, for our community. It’s yours to take ownership of, yours to strengthen, and yours to carry forward.

That means supporting payroll for devoted advocates, empowering dedicated shadchanim, and funding the much-needed incentives and events that keep ideas flowing. With the need only growing, MSI turns to you: Will you help us help our girls? Will you help us build another home?

On September 6th, MSI will be running a campaign with a million-dollar goal to cover expenses for the year. With every dollar matched, it’s your chance to help that girl you see every day — on your block, at the grocery, in the local shop.

So that she’ll never need to face shidduchim, or life, alone.

A TRIFECTA OF SUPPORT

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SUGGESTIONS

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FIRST DATES

183 ENGAGEMENTS

MSI’s approach to helping girls through shidduchim is multifaceted, just like the journey is. The organization presents a range of services to support girls at every stage.

SHIDDUCH ADVOCATES

Every girl in MSI is paired with a dedicated advocate, a trusted guide who walks the shidduch journey with her. The advocate learns her goals, keeps her top of mind with shadchanim, and engages in local brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas.

Coordinating with shadchanim nationwide and tracking suggestions in MSI’s custom system, the advocate follows up consistently. With sensitive guidance and encouragement, she makes a stressful process feel manageable, personal, and hopeful.

SHADCHAN INCENTIVES

Aside from keeping girls top of mind, MSI recognizes the importance of rewarding shadchanim for each viable suggestion, to encourage more shidduchim to be redt and to help shadchanim stay involved.

That’s why MSI offers a financial incentive to vetted, in-network shadchanim who arrange a first date for an MSI girl. For a shidduch that progresses to a fourth date, an additional incentive is offered to keep the focus on well-matched suggestions.

SHADCHAN EVENTS

MSI arranges frequent shadchan events where singles, both girls and boys, go through a personalized experience, meeting shadchanim in a caring, calm environment. These gatherings are intentionally small and by-invitation-only, designed to give each participant meaningful time and attention. Advocates are present throughout, guiding the process and creating clarity for both sides.

The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive – participants leave these gatherings feeling genuinely valued, understood, and heard.

TIFERES YAELLE

Dedicated Support for Older Singles

As the journey in shidduchim moves forward, the needs of our singles change. Tiferes Yaelle, MSI’s specialized division for older singles, provides a different kind of framework — one built on patience, professionalism, and long-term guidance. Because these matches often take more time to develop, Tiferes Yaelle is staffed with dedicated shadchanim and coaches who focus on steady, dignified support, ensuring that every step of the process is met with clarity and care.

DEDICATED SHADCHANIM

Full-time staff shadchanim who are deeply invested in each client, without relying on shidduch -closing money — ensuring sustained attention for the long run.

COACHING FOR COMMITMENT

Specialized coaches provide critical guidance on how to navigate the dating process, follow through on matches, and take the final step toward lasting commitment.

A NATIONAL NETWORK

With an expanded reach across 15 communities and more than 70 shadchanim, Tiferes Yaelle opens doors far beyond Monsey — offering a much wider network of opportunities and ideas.

HOW MSI COUNTS SUCCESS

MSI’s success stories aren’t just numbers. There’s a voice for every success story we feature.

“I just wanted to personally thank you again for all that you did for me today. I really, really appreciate it! I feel so lucky to have you in my life. Having someone like you to advocate for me, and really care, makes the shidduch parsha a bit easier. May Hashem repay you with tons of brachos for all that you are doing!”

“My daughter came back with very positive feelings as she described how the shadchan event unfolded. I am so impressed with the way the shadchanim made the girls feel so comfortable. The girls were shown respect when they described what they were looking for and therefore they left with their dignity intact.

Afterwards, a shadchan happened to call me and she told me how wonderful my daughter is, and what a good impression she made. I imagine this is something each and every mother is told (which IS really true) and it made me feel very good, as well.”

“I can’t thank you enough for having Sara and Baila attend the meeting last night. You and the shadchanim treated the girls with such dignity — they came home with such a positive feel ing. Thank you for always being there for all of us. May Hakadosh Baruch Hu continue to bentsch you and your family with shefa bracha, gezunt, health and much nachas from your beautiful family!”

NAOMI’S

STORY:

Naomi joined MSI, a confident girl with an excitement for life. MSI encouraged her to attend a Meet the Shadchan event. Her warmth and love of life were tangible, and every shadchan immediately.

After the event, MSI held a follow up meeting, where every girl is individually reviewed and shadchanim try to think of suggestions that would be the right fit for her.

One shadchan suggested a boy with a similar personality that she had met at one of the boys’ events. It was a perfect fit for Naomi. Today they are married.

SHAINDY’S STORY

Shaindy met over 50 shadchanim, and for more than a year, not one phone call came. No response when she followed up. She came to MSI and had a dedicated advocate who represented her at meetings and focused on what was important to her. Afterwards, the advocate followed up with ideas.

The MSI team was on a mission. At brainstorming meetings, they reminded every shadchan about their ideas for Shaindy. One shadchan offered an additional $500 to anyone who set up a first date for Shaindy before Sukkos.

Eventually, a shadchan followed up with one of her ideas and the boy gave a yes. The first date took place right before Sukkos.

And Shaindy got engaged to that boy.

Postscript: The shadchan who gave the $500 got a call the same day. The person told her that they wanted to give her $5000. It was totally unexpected.

The shadchan said, “I took care of Hashem’s child, and Hashem sent me 10x the money I gave.”

RACHEL’S

STORY

Rachel was 25 when she joined MSI. MSI had her meet new shadchanim to widen her network.

One shadchan she met was Adina, who was blown away by how vulnerable and open Rachel was able to be.

Nine months later, a mother called Adina about her son. When Adina met him, she was blown away the same way she was with Rachel. Twenty minutes into the meeting, Adina said, “I have a shidduch for you.”

THE PEOPLE

BOARD

Avi Schwab

ZC (Brodie) Gelfand

Ayala Barnett

Chezkie Neeman

Aaron Eichorn

Sara G. Steif

Yehuda Levy

ON STAFF SHADCHANIM

Elimelech Hartman

Dassi Gottleib

Malka Esther Fischel

Mindy Maierovits

Sari Baum

Ahuva Cherns

ON STAFF ADVOCATES

Esther Schneeweiss

Chaya Tziri Retter

Bracha Moldaver

ON STAFF COACH

Chana Rivka Jacobs

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Basya Collins

Nechama Klugman

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Esti Swiatycki

Adina called Rachel’s advocate from MSI, and Rachel’s advocate met the boy. Immediately, she loved the idea. Adina redt the shidduch, the advocate took it to Rachel and they agreed to meet.

There was a little hiccup along the way when things didn’t seem to be moving forward, but the advocate was able to step in because of her relationship with Rachel.

They just got engaged last week. Rachel called Adina to thank her and said, “I thought I was going to be the older single living alone. I never imagined I would get married, and to the nicest guy!”

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Uman, Uman, Rosh Hashanah

With the fourth Rosh Hashanah approaching since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, severe complications may make Uman completely inaccessible for the Yamim Noraim.

While previous closures didn’t stop tens of thousands of people from making their way to Uman in 2022, 2023 and 2024, the situation is different this year. Ukrainian officials announced a total ban last week, saying that ongoing missile strikes and instability have created larger than usual safety concerns.

“The arrival of visitors to Uman will not be possible this year due to security considerations,” one official told reporters.

While most travelers to Uman for Rosh Hashanah entered Ukraine through Moldova in recent years, that option may be completely unavailable this year. Moldova is reportedly insisting that Israel foot the bill for a temporary terminal to accommodate charter flights, police escorts for travelers, and security equipment. Moldovan officials have said that they will not allow the expected tens of thousands of Rosh Hashanah travelers to use their airports and roads unless those conditions are met, with all associated funding to be in place this week.

County Urges Bus Safety as Kids Head Back to School

School bus safety is the lesson of the day from the Rockland County Department of Health, as local kids swap their swim bags for knapsacks filled with pristine notebooks and sharp-

being SAFE as they head back to school, turning important reminders into an easy-to-remember acronym.

S – Stay at least ten feet, or five giant steps, away from the curb. Remember that bus stops aren’t meant for running and playing, and be sure to arrive five minutes before your bus’s scheduled time.

A – Always wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before getting on or off the bus. Wait for the bus driver to tell you it’s okay to board, and use the handrails as you go up the stairs.

F- Face forward after taking your seat.

E – Exit the bus when it stops, take five giant steps away from the door, and make eye contact with the driver before crossing, staying away from the spots that aren’t visible to the driver. Never bend down near or under a school bus, and don’t go back for anything you might have left behind. Finally, look left, right and left again for cars before crossing in front of a school bus.

Drivers are also being reminded of their own responsibilities as schools reopen, which includes always being on the alert for kids, not using devices while driving, and stopping when you come to a bus with flashing red lights, even on the other side of the road. Having partnered with BusPatrol to add cameras to its bus’s stop arms, drivers who failed to stop have been hit with over 45,000 tickets since June 2023, at a cost of $250 for a first violation, $275 for a second and $300 for a third.

Ramapo Ranked Safest City in America

A nationwide report on the safest cities in America handed top honors to the Town of Ramapo, placing it number one on

Parents are reminded to sit their kids down to talk about

Present with class

The MoneyGeek study analyzed FBI crime data and crime-related economic costs on 292 cities whose populations topped 100,000, by studying violent and property crime rates, reported Forbes. Offering a unique view of safety that may differ from traditional crime rate analyses, the report created a per-capita cost of crime for each city surveyed, which included factoring in the frequency and severity of crimes including burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft.

Ramapo’s low rate of violent and property crime netted a per-capita crime cost of just $271, edging out the second city on the list (Frisco, Texas) by $70. While Ramapo didn’t have the lowest violent crime rate for its size, its substantially lower crime rate, as compared to cities of similar sizes, propelled Ramapo to the top of the pack.

This year’s list is MoneyGeek’s fifth. Ramapo did not place on last year’s list because not all of the relevant data was available.

Also making the top ten was Lakewood Township, which placed fifth on the list. Anja Solum, data journalism for MoneyGeek, explained that the report provides valuable information for travelers, as well as those looking for a place to live.

“Cities are constantly evolving, and having the most up-to-date information helps readers understand where places are safer and how communities respond to crime over time,” said Solum.

American Dream Facing Lawsuit Over Sunday Sales

The American Dream mega-mall may soon be finding itself in court, after being hit with a lawsuit for keeping its doors open to Sunday shoppers.

The Borough of Paramus filed suit against American Dream, saying that the massive entertainment and shopping center is in violation of Bergen County’s blue laws, which prohibit the sale of non-essential items on Sundays, including clothing and furniture. Paramus, which is home to several malls and a veritable potpourri of stores, is alleging that staying open on Sunday gives American Dream an unfair ad-

vantage over local competitors, hurting both businesses and taxpayers, reported CBS News.

Bergen is the only county in New Jersey that still has blue laws, originally instituted in the late 1600s, on the books. County Executive Jim Tedesco noted that Bergen voters have upheld its blue laws on multiple occasions.

“They protect our quality of life and guarantee retail employees one day of rest,” observed Tedesco.

American Dream has said that it is exempt from county regulations because it is located on state-owned land. A spokesperson for the complex called the lawsuit “a meritless political stunt driver by private competitors’ interests.”

Police Nab Suspect in Spring Valley Car Break-Ins

A rash of car break-ins in Spring Valley may have finally come to an end, with officers from the Spring Valley Police Department apprehending a man who was already being sought in connection with previous larcenies.

Members of the Spring Valley Police Department were conducting a proactive larceny operation in the areas near Rose and Ewing avenues, Prospect Street, and the Bethune Boulevard corridor on August 20 when they spotted a man using his cell phone flashlight to peer into a vehicle in a Bethune Boulevard parking lot. The man fled on foot after being approached by officers, with police catching up to him in the area of Slinn Avenue.

Searching the surrounding blocks, police found a car parked in a Ewing Avenue lot with a smashed driver’s side front window. Officers were able to determine that the suspect, 28-year-old Daeshawn Wesley Outerbridge, was responsible for the break-in and had stolen items from the car. Police found another car that had been entered and searched, with no property removed from that vehicle.

Outerbridge was arrested and charged on multiple felony and misdemeanor counts. He was remanded to the Rockland County Jail after being arraigned in Spring Valley Justice Court.

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Cordless Hair Tools Impacted by New TSA Rule

Better pack those cordless flat irons and curling irons in your hand luggage next time you fly, because a new TSA rule prohibits putting either of those items in your checked luggage.

Recent updates to the Transportation Security Administration’s banned item list for checked luggage now includes gas cartridge and butane-powered hair tools, as well as spare cartridges for those items. Travelers can still bring one of each of those items in their carry-on bags, provided that their heating elements have safety covers to prevent them from accidentally switching on. Corded hair tools are still permitted in all luggage, both checked and carry-on.

The change, instituted for safety reasons, serves as an opportunity to remind flyers about other items that they might not realize are affected by TSA rules. Spare lithium batteries, power packs, e-cigarettes, vape pens, most electronic smoking devices and safety matches must be placed in carry-on bags, while pepper spray and sports equipment such as baseball bats, hockey sticks and golf clubs can only be transported in checked luggage. And if you want to fly with cooking spray, alcoholic beverages that exceed 140 proof, spray paint, WD-40, aerosol cleaners, ink and toner cartridges,

rubber cement, or fireworks, you’re out of luck — those items are completely banned from both checked bags and carry-on luggage.

$25 Million Renovation Coming to Bear Mountain

Get ready for some big changes at Bear Mountain State Park, with work beginning in the coming weeks around the site’s historic inn.

Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the $25 million facelift to the park, which abuts both Rockland and Orange counties. The 115-year-old park has long been a destination that draws young and old from the Hudson Valley and beyond.

In addition to introducing landscaping enhancements, adding more public restrooms, expanding the picnic area, and modernizing the park’s infrastructure, the plans also include a new destination playground. With areas that would be linked by an ADAaccessible path, the playground would include multiple play elements, slides up to 70 feet long, and rock scrambles, among other features.

“This $25 million investment ensures the park’s facilities not only meet the needs of today, but will serve generations to come,” said Hochul.

The updates at Bear Mountain State Park are expected to be completed during the summer of 2027.

O&R Eyeing RCC Parcel for New Substation

Looking to find ways to provide more electricity in the face of growing demand, a plan to have Orange & Rockland Utilities buy unused land from Rockland Community College has started taking shape.

County officials signed an agreement with Rand Commercial to broker a potential sale. Rockland County government owns the RCC property, with the potential location identified as a wooded area behind the college’s rear parking lot, near Spook Rock and Viola roads.

In order for the land to be sold to O&R for the construction of a new substation, it would have to be designated as surplus by the county, in addition to being subject to hearings and approvals. County attorney Thomas Humbach said that Rockland is often approached by those who want to buy property that is owned by the county, but in this case, any sale would have to go through the college as well.

Few details are available about the possibilities of putting a substation on the college property, but RCC has long faced financial issues. With the agreement signed last month estimating the price of the college land at $10 million, a sale could be a tremendous boon to RCC.

A statement released by County Executive Ed Day said that discussing specifics of the deal is premature, with no firm details of what would be a complex real estate transaction in place at this time.

“The county is conducting thorough due diligence about the potential before any decisions are made,” said Day.

Mild Winter Ahead but Not in Florida, Says Old Farmer’s Almanac

Continuing a tradition that it began in the late 1700s, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its predictions for the upcoming winter season, with a forecast for our area that seems to be relatively tame.

Potentially disappointing children longing for snow days, the almanac called for mild temperatures and less than average wintry precipitation. That pattern will be replicated through much of the country, although greater snowfall totals are anticipated in most of the Carolinas, and parts of the Appalachians, the Ohio Valley, the Rocky Mountains, and areas of the southwestern deserts.

Almanac editor Carol Connare warns that even with slightly warmer than usual temperatures, winter is still winter.

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Money. It seemed that all of life’s difficulties would be resolved if only there was a little more of the coveted coin to go around. Jacob had shared that thought with Gideon, right before he was told to leave, but Gideon hadn’t laughed.

It’s funny, really, how Jacob never quite appreciated the fact that he had never worried for an occupation. At the age of ten he was apprenticed as a tailor to his eldest brother, and the matter was never thought of again. But yesterday Gideon spoke to him of war and money and economics, topics which had always bored Jacob entirely, and today the shop was bolted shut when Jacob arrived at 9 o’clock in the morning.

Now he has nothing to do but walk aimlessly through the streets of Charlestown, watching the swarms of dust in the street dance circles around the sun’s rays. It seems that everyone has a place to be, or a place to go, or a place they are needed, yet Jacob has nothing to accomplish but to walk until the spring heat reduces his eyes to slits and his head to a tuft of cotton.

“Jacob Solomon!”

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A voice calls to him from across the street, and Jacob pries open an eye with great difficulty against the searing brightness of the day. There is a tall man standing at the entrance to the cobbler’s shop, a musket slung over his shoulder and a wide smile on his face.

“Jacob, do you not recognize your neighbor? It is I, Moses!”

Ah, indeed!

“Moses!” Jacob crosses the street quickly. “I hardly recognize you, in your uniform and all. The Continental Army has done well with you, I see.”

Moses stands a little taller and laughs. “And how have you been, old chap? How is everything at home?”

“Baruch Hashem, we are well. We have been blessed with a son a fortnight ago.” It feels strange still, the word son, and he clears his throat to rid it of the discomfort.

“Ah, glad tidings! Welcome to the wonderful world of

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fatherhood, my boy!” Moses offers a great thump to his back. “Mazal tov! You must be torn between the shop and home, then. Has Gideon eased up on you at all?”

Jacob coughs, suddenly wishing for this conversation to end, and for Moses Cohen and his gleaming musket to continue on their glorious way. But Moses catches his hesitation, looks across the way to where Gideon’s shop stands closed, and sighs.

“Gideon’s gone the way of the war, hasn’t he?”

Jacob nods, hating the smallness that Moses imposes on him. “He’s going to Philadelphia. Not enough money or patriotism to be found in Charlestown.” He chuckles forcefully, gesturing to Moses’ uniform. “Excluding our brave soldier from King’s Street, of course.”

“Oh, hush!” Moses swats his hand in Jacob’s direction. “It is not just me, Jacob. There are many of our congregation in my company. So many, in fact, that the others have taken to calling it ‘The Jews’ Company.’” Moses pauses, wrinkling a brow. “I daresay that you would do well to join us. We would love to have another Jew fighting alongside us. There is something uniquely gratifying about sacrificing life and limb for a cause greater than oneself.” He stops, hesitates. “And there is pay.”

Judith

The dough is too wet. She has added flour to it already, two fistfulls, yet still the dough refuses to comply. The heat of the day is a thick wall that she must push through; knead the dough and knead the dough, wipe her brow with the back of her hand, and knead the dough again. But still the dough is too wet. She cannot start a new dough; tomorrow will be Shabbos, and it is almost time for the midday meal. She sighs and adds another fistful of flour, pinches her lips together, and kneads again.

Abraham calls for her from somewhere in the house. “Mother!”

Judith pauses, but does not raise her voice to answer him. He knows where to find her, for she is never anywhere but the kitchen or her rooms, and she has told him repeatedly that she does not approve of his raising his voice indoors.

Sure enough, a few moments later her son’s footfalls are heard on the tiled hall, and then his head pokes through the doorway. His hair is plastered against his forehead.

“Mother, the men from the Army have returned!” He pants as he

“Did you know that all of the Jews of King’s Street have been placed in one company in the Army?”

speaks, surely breathless from his running to tell her the news, and waits for her response.

She must say something to him, but she is not sure what, so she merely smiles and hopes he continues speaking.

He does, sitting himself on the edge of the table and taking a great breath of air before continuing.

“I saw Mr. Cohen at the shul earlier, when Father was davening Mincha. He showed me and Phineas his musket and bayonet, and he told us all about their battles. They fought off two hundred British soldiers at Port Royal Island, and the battle lasted but 45 minutes!”

The words spill out of him faster than Judith can understand them, and she feels dizzy as she works the dough with her hands.

“He said that General Moultrie was a wonderful leader, and that he and the other Jewish soldiers fought bravely alongside the other companies. Did you know that all of the Jews of King’s Street have been placed in one company in the Army? Mr. Cohen said that there are enough Jewish men in his company to make two minyans! Although I am not sure why they would have need

for two. Surely one is enough!”

Abraham laughs, awaiting her response, and again she offers a small smile, enough of a show of interest to keep him going. But his words are muted now, and she sees her son through a hazy screen, so that she is aware of his speaking before her, but his every word and smile are faded, slow and seem to slide off her skin before she can hear them. How is it that he has so much to say, this boy? She cannot recall a time that she has spoken this many words in one sitting, nor his father, yet the boy is so full of words and ideas that she feels dim in his presence.

“Mother?” Abraham looks at her, expecting an answer to a question she has not heard.

“Yes?”

“Do you fear the war will come to Charlestown again?” His eyes are wide, a solemnity and urgency flashing amongst the ember sparks, and his little jaw is clenched.

Judith sighs. “I — I do not know.”

She has not thought about it, has not thought about anything other than the tasks she must do until the next day arrives, but she sees something flicker in Abraham’s eyes at her response, a disappointment of sorts, and she searches urgently for a response that will satisfy him.

Rebecca wonders how it was that in all of her twenty years of life, she had never realized how difficult it was to care for a baby

“I… I think that whatever will come to be is the will of G-d, and I shall accept it.” She tries to soften her voice as she speaks, to imbue it with a warmth and caring that she has seen others do, but she cannot shake off the wooden casing of her throat, and the words hang stiffly in the air after they leave her mouth.

Abraham nods, his gaze lowered to the floor, and hops off his perch at

the table. “I’m going to Uncle Jacob’s house. Rebecca asked me to come and help her mind the baby while Jacob is at the shop.”

He leaves the kitchen quickly, his shoes skipping on the tile of the hall, and Judith cannot help but feel that he is running from her, running away from the woman that cannot be a mother to him, cannot be a mother.

The dough lies limply in her hands. There is a dryness to it that she hadn’t noticed while Abraham was speaking, and she sprinkles some water over it to soften it. She cannot think of such things, of Abraham and words and softness; tomorrow will be Shabbos, and it is almost time for the midday meal.

Rebecca

The baby’s mouth is open wide in an ugly cry, a piercing wail that should arouse some sort of a motherly instinct within her, but all she wants to do is cry along with him. All day long she has held him, fed him, cleaned him and rocked him. His demands do not cease, and Rebecca wonders how it was that in all of her twenty years of life, she had never realized how difficult it was to care for a baby. She wishes to tell the baby that she is only one person, there is no nurse or handmaid to assist, and that he must be patient with her and allow her some time to be.

But the baby continues to wail.

He has her chin, a deep slice down its middle, and it quivers as he cries. She is told it was her father’s chin, although it’s been so long that her memories have weakened. The baby bears her father’s name, too. Gabriel. Strength. Papa was strong.

But now he is gone, and Mama too, and Rebecca has become a mother without anyone to hold her hand. The baby does not care, does not think of her. It is only him and his needs, and Rebecca has never felt so alone.

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Black Crayons and Banned Pages

Imagine being handed a stack of public school textbooks during your first week of school, along with a black crayon and very specific instructions: “Cross out this paragraph.” “Rip out that entire page.” “Black out these three lines.”

For nearly four decades, this was the reality for Bais Ruchel students every September. Here’s the twist that would seem impossible today: The students were doing the censoring themselves.

Rabbi Lipa Friedman, Bais Ruchel’s first principal, faced a challenge that seems almost quaint today, but was genuinely daunting back then. He needed to create a curriculum that would satisfy government requirements while staying true to chassidish values. The problem? In 1951, there were exactly zero textbook companies creating materials for Orthodox Jewish schools.

So Rabbi Friedman did what he had to do: He ordered the identical books used in public schools, and then figured out how to make them work for his students.

“Making them work” required some creative solutions. During the first or second week of every school year, teachers would set aside class time for “censoring.” Students would receive black crayons or markers, and guided by their teachers’ instructions, censor their textbooks page by page.

It was, by any measure, a deeply flawed system. Students could read the “forbidden” material as they were covering it up. Some students took their books home before the censoring sessions started and devoured the uncensored literature books from cover to cover.

To understand why girls were so hungry for those uncensored textbooks, you’d have to grasp the essentially barren literary landscape of the 1950s and 60s for Orthodox Jewish children.

The most popular Jewish books available were Marcus Lehman’s translated works. There was also a religious magazine, Olameinu, that some families subscribed to, but other than that, there was not much else religious available in English. In 1978, G. Silber’s Dovid Meyer, the Orphan From Jerusalem became a sensation precisely because it was one of the first Jewish novels that read like a modern book.

Flaws and Flags

It wasn’t only the textbooks that came from the outside world. Because most of Bais Ruchel’s English teachers in those early decades came from non-Satmar backgrounds — some weren’t even Jewish — students were sometimes taught songs that were popular hits in the goyishe world. Certainly, none of the songs that were taught had anything particularly unkosher in them — think “This Land is Your Land” or “America the Beautiful” — but the idea of teaching a goyishe song would be unthinkable today. Today’s frum communities boast more than enough of their own talent.

Perhaps the most striking example of cultural intermingling involved the American flag. Every morning at school, from the 1950s through the mid1970s, most Bais Ruchel classes began their day with the Pledge of Allegiance. One student would go to the front of the room and hold up the flag while the others stood and recited the words. The practice continued for over two decades until someone brought this “goyishe custom” to the Satmar Rebbe’s attention, and it was discontinued.

As the school grew, finding qualified English teachers became increasingly challenging. The best Bais Yaakov graduates were naturally drawn to teach at their own alma mater, leaving Bais Ruchel scrambling for options.

The solution was characteristically practical: morning English classes. A teacher could work at Bais Ruchel in the morning and at Bais Yaakov in the afternoon, doubling her income. For Bais Ruchel, this meant the school day started

with secular subjects rather than limudei kodesh — definitely not part of the Satmar Rebbe’s original vision — but it worked.

As previously noted, they “could not let perfect be the enemy of the good,” or the dream of a girls’ school would never have materialized.

Fine-Tuning the System

By the late 1980s, the entire system was transformed. By then, Bais Ruchel was stable and large enough to implement better solutions. Instead of having students censor their own books, the school hired a team of what they called “censoring women” — mature adults who worked through the summer fixing anything inappropriate by following detailed instructions and a sample textbook. When students arrived in September, their books were properly edited and ready to use.

It was a small change that represented something much larger: The school was finally financially secure and established enough to do things the “right” way instead of just making do.

The story of those black crayons and banned pages isn’t really about censorship; it’s about resourcefulness. For nearly four decades, Bais Ruchel found ways to provide their students with a complete education while staying true to their values, even when the available materials didn’t align with those values.

The students who sat in those classrooms, crossing out passages and tearing out pages, were witness to their community’s gradual transformation from refugees making do with whatever was available to an established community that could afford to be selective.

That black crayon in a first-grader’s hand? It was a tool of transition, marking the path from compromise to choice, from surviving to thriving.

NEXT WEEK:

The transformational years of the 1980s, when Bais Ruchel finally had enough of its own graduates to staff the school — and what that meant for the community’s vision.

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A STUDENT’S MEMORIES

S.K. shares:

What is your most vivid memory from your years at Bais Ruchel? Who was your favorite or most memorable teacher, and what made them special?

I remember my teachers very well. In first grade, I had Mrs. Fingerhut, who wasn’t a chassidishe woman, as a Yiddish teacher. She was a very good teacher. In the third grade, my teacher was Mrs. Neiman. Later, she worked in the Satmar camp for years, so everyone knew her. One of the most famous teachers was Mrs. Weinstock, who taught second grade. Mamele Lichter, a very special person and teacher, also taught for many, many years. And who doesn’t remember white-haired Mrs. Badesch, who taught stenography for years and years? She came by train from the Bronx to Patchen Avenue to the school.

At one point, I remember, we were thrown out of the Johnson Avenue school building, and we went from building to building for a while. We were once located in a commercial building and used a freight elevator to go up and down.

I also remember some interesting trips we took. One of the trips we took every year was to the Guggenheim Dental Clinic in Manhattan. We went by train or bus, I can’t remember. We each got a dental exam conducted by student dentists. Another trip I remember, which happened only a single time, was to protest the drafting of women to the military in Israel. That took place on the first night of Chanukah. I remember that we lit the Chanukah licht only after we came home, which meant the Rebbe felt this protest was very important.

I also have memories of camp. Girls went for three weeks at a time, and could stay for either three, six or nine weeks. There was a green bus that transported the campers back and forth and also brought packages and visitors each week.

When we first went to camp, they gave us clothes — hosiery included. All we had to buy were Shabbos clothing. Every day, after swimming, we got fresh, clean clothes to put on. This only lasted for a short time, however — maybe only a year or two. That’s because the Satmar Rebbetzin once came to visit, and she wasn’t happy with the clothes; she didn’t like them.

When I was in the ninth grade, I was “privileged” to be a dishwasher and therefore got camp for free. Which girl would agree to wash dishes nowadays?

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The green bus transporting the girls

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We all know that “food sets the mood.”

That’s why school chefs have an important responsibility: providing wholesome, nutritious breakfasts and lunches that give students the energy they need to succeed in the classroom.

Here, Mr. Brody, a local school chef, shares how he pulls it off.

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For Mr. Brody, a love for cooking has always been a part of him.

“I’ve always enjoyed working with food and experimenting with new recipes,” he says.

This interest eventually led him to work as a camp cook before a friend recommended him to Bites, a dairy restaurant in Monsey. Starting as a chef’s assistant, he quickly proved his talent, and in just a few weeks, he became the head chef.

His day starts at 7 a.m., when he dons the apron of kitchen manager and chef — a job that also requires him to be a math whiz

with massive equipment like 160-quart pots and a commercial mixer that can hold 70 pounds.”

“I prepped, I baked, I broiled and I actually enjoyed pleasing all those hungry customers,” he recalls.

Despite the pleasure, the restaurant’s menu — with over 30 different items and an unpredictable daily demand — made the job a challenge. So when the opportunity came up to become a chef and kitchen manager at Bais Rochel, he knew it was the right move. The stability of preparing a set amount of food each day was exactly what he was looking for. By now he’s been there for six years, as he continues to turn his passion for food into a goal of nourishing students.

System at Work

Running a school kitchen might seem daunting, but for Mr. Brody, it’s a well-orchestrated operation. His day starts at 7 a.m., when he dons the apron of kitchen manager and chef — a job that also requires him to be a math whiz.

“I needed to brush up on my math once I started working here,” Mr. Brody says. “I’m constantly converting ounces to pints and gallons, especially when I’m working

With several kitchen assistants and a team in the lunchrooms, Mr. Brody ensures every detail is managed, from preparing the meals to arranging disposable cutlery and cleaning up between shifts. “I have to be organized and stick to a system,” he says.

Breakfast is a three-shift affair, staggered for preschool, elementary school and high school. Lunch is an even bigger challenge, starting at 11:45 a.m. and requiring five separate shifts across different locations, all delivered in insulated boxes to keep the food fresh and warm.

The kitchen itself is a study in contrasts; it is a small space, filled with massive equipment and stifling air. The exhaust system, while essential, pulls out any air, making the temperature a constant battle in the summer and the winter.

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“The making of a menu isn’t easy,” admits Mr. Brody. He considers it his biggest challenge. He has to craft a single menu to please everyone from preschoolers to teens,

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How does he figure out what students like to eat? The answer to that, says Mr. Brody, is on the table. “I inspect the tables after meals. If there are any leftovers, that’s my best evidence.” Of course, nothing is more telling than when the girls come to the kitchen for refills. He also occasionally seeks feedback from teachers and sends out questionnaires to students, offering them an opportunity to give their input on the menu. “Not everything they request is possible,” he says, “but I definitely try.”

For instance, while acaí bowls might be a trend, he won’t be making them. He did, however, create his own version of noodle soup that has become a certified

hit, with girls asking for doubles and triples.

“The girls prefer a cooked lunch made from scratch rather than pizza bagels and knishes that only need to be warmed up,” Mr. Brody notes. His famous penne alla vodka is a perfect example. When he first introduced the dish, he started by serving 80% regular pasta and just 20% mixed with the sauce. “Now,” says Mr. Brody, “it’s the reverse. I make 80% with the sauce and 20% without.” But even with a dish as popular as this one, he knows he can’t serve it often, or the girls will get bored.

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It’s a process of trial and error. Mr. Brody remembers when he introduced cheese kugel, which surprisingly met the state’s food program requirements. He was confident it would be a huge hit since it had worked well in other schools. To his surprise, however, the girls simply didn’t go for it. He quickly pulled it from the menu, knowing that even with his expertise, the final verdict is always up to the students.

When Mr. Brody first started out as school chef, he noticed a problem: The high school girls were skipping breakfast. “Cereal, yogurt and milk just didn’t speak to them,” he explains. A new approach was clearly needed. “Since breakfast is a priority, I had to make it work.”

Drawing on his previous experience as a chef, he decided on a salad bar. As Mr. Brody puts it, “It’s healthy and it’s in.”

Every morning, the girls line up to build their own custom breakfast from a vibrant variety of fresh, roasted and sautéed vegetables, along with various toppings, dressings, melba toast and bagels.

“It’s a job, but it’s worth it,” he says. He now prepares a whopping 1,200 salad bowls a week, but for Mr. Brody, the real reward is seeing the girls fill their bowls and eat a healthy breakfast. This creative twist was so successful that other school chefs have come to see this meal in action and are now implementing similar ideas in their respective schools.

How does he figure out what students like to eat? The answer to that, says Mr. Brody, is on the table. “I inspect the tables after meals. If there are any leftovers, that’s my best evidence”

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Being a school chef isn’t just about cooking; it’s about handling the unexpected and making things work. Mr. Brody remembers a day when he nearly didn’t have lunch for the girls. He places his orders on Thursdays for Friday delivery, but one week, the supplier was out of franks. The supplier promised to send them by Monday, but on Tuesday they still hadn’t arrived, and Mr. Brody needed them for that day’s lunch. In a moment of desperation, his regular supplier arranged for a pickup directly from the producer. Mr. Brody got the franks at 10:45 a.m., and since they were coming straight from the manufacturer, they weren’t even frozen.

“That was a good thing, because I couldn’t afford any defrosting

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Another time, he was sauteeing a batch of onions that had been mistakenly seasoned with salt and oil. After sauteeing them for three hours, they were a beautiful, deep brown… and tasted like salt. His “chef mode” immediately kicked in. He added a blend of spices, transforming the overly salty onions into a delicious new sauce that has become a regular favorite since.

Does his cooking expertise extend to his home kitchen?

“No,” Mr. Brody says with a smile. “My wife is a fantastic cook. I try to be helpful when necessary, but she’s got it covered.” In fact, he credits his wife, mother and shvigger for providing him with many of his most successful recipes.

And those recipes are good. So

From Kitchen to Factory

During COVID, Mr. Brody’s role was transformed from chef to factory manager.

“I became the COO of a food production line — managing, ordering, baking and packing boxes,” he says. The school itself transformed into a distribution center, and Mr. Brody was there dealing with spoiled milk and ensuring his staff remembered to put items like the deli roll and cappuccino into separate bags. “While many people were home with their families, the school was my home at that time.”

He added a blend of spices, transforming the overly salty onions into a delicious new sauce that has become a regular favorite since

good that Mr. Brody has gotten plenty of calls asking for them.

“I’d love to share them,” he says, “but it’s hard to give over a recipe when you’re used to cooking for a commercial crowd.”

Food In Abundance

Mr. Brody recalls a minor difficulty from his early days on the job. Having just replaced someone with eight years of experience, figuring out the precise amount of servings needed for every meal was still a challenge. On one occasion, he even came up short for lunch. In the end, it all worked out; everyone simply ate a little less.

These days, it’s a different story. “No one ever stays hungry,” he says with a laugh. Mr. Brody is incredibly organized, and if he ever sees he’s running low on a dish, he’ll quickly prepare something else for the next shift.

When it comes to leftovers, nothing goes to waste. “Things that I can put back in the fridge, like yogurt and milk, are used the next day,” he explains. “The rest gets picked up by an organization that distributes it to people who need it.”

Evidently, Mr. Brody goes far beyond cooking basic school meals, putting his heart into every dish and delivering it with the highest standards.

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In the hustle and hassle of starting a new school year, it helps to remember the special moments.

A BOX FOR MENDY

MALKY GROSSMAN

I remember when that note came home from cheder. Thirteen dollars for a kriah sefer, two more to get it bound.

I handed over those $15 to my five-year-old son with the pride of a grandmother. This was his entrance into the big leagues, his ticket to reading.

Mendy was young. Younger, in fact, than the oldest boy in his class by thirteen months. But he was a smart boy, and so curious, and I was so excited about the great vistas that were about to open for him.

But Mendy was less excited. He was far more interested in the trucks and mentschies in his classroom than the letters in the kriah sefer in front of him. His mind — and his eyes — wandered the great perimeters that were his kitah alef classroom. Alef beis?

Nekudos? Klalim? Blank.

Anxiety crept in.

“Do you think he has a reading problem?” I asked my husband. It didn’t make sense. My husband and I are both serious readers, the kids before this son picked up reading the way they (didn’t) pick up toys. Why was he struggling?

“He isn’t focusing,” his rebbi reported. “I can’t get him to keep his attention on the page for more than two minutes.”

Anxiety escalated.

“Do you think he has an attention problem?” I

asked my husband with growing alarm. (Husbands, you should know, hold all the answers, even when they don’t.)

The problem was, my son was a boy. And here’s the thing with boys and kriah. Number one, they must master it. It’s the foundation for their entire future and a lot more crucial to success than it is for girls.

Also, while girls learn kriah over the span of two years, boys learn it in six weeks. One day they’re introduced to kamatz and pasach, and six weeks later they’re reading perakim of Tehillim. Don’t ask me how it works, but it does.

At least, it does for most boys. But it didn’t work for Mendy.

And the fact that his class was speeding through the course while he was stuck at the basics made me — what did I call it? Right, anxious.

Just when my imagination started going to all sorts of places, from in-school remedial classes to London for prism glasses to OT and PT and ABCDEFG, something happened: Mendy learned how to read.

How?

“My rebbi taught me,” he explained simply.

And it was true. His rebbi taught him. Not the way he’d taught the 23 other boys in Mendy’s class. This rebbi, who had spent over 40 years in the kitah alef classroom and maintained the enthusiasm of

a first-year rebbi while gaining 40 years of experience, had figured out a strategy to teach Mendy how to read.

“I sat him down next to me,” he told us on yet another follow-up phone call, “and I built him a box. Three walls, using piles of seforim. Mendy stuck his head inside, and I taught him all the klalim. There was nothing to distract him, no toys or kids to divert his attention.”

In this manner, they went from klal to klal, and Mendy grasped it. Thankfully, he’s bright, and he barely needed any practice. Once he knew it, he knew it. And after that, the world was open to him.

But not the world as he’d previously known it. Covid shut down schools and locked everyone in their houses.

“Imagine,” I said to my husband. “If this rebbi hadn’t gotten through to Mendy, he would’ve been doomed.”

To be out of class for months during kitah alef could have easily spelled disaster. Instead, when the pandemic broke out, Mendy was reading fluently, following along on his class hotline and easily reading his lines when

it was his turn.

Once or twice a week, the rebbi got on the phone with each kid individually, just to uphold his relationship with his talmidim and share some of the warmth that couldn’t come through over a static hotline with the noise of 24 confined families in the background.

“I love you so much, Mendy,” he told him warmly. “And I miss you! I can’t wait for us to be together in class again, so we can continue davening and learning the parsha like we used to.”

Mendy believed him. “Rebbi loves me,” he reported. “He misses me a lot.”

He believed him, because it was true. His rebbi loved him so much, he wouldn’t accept any shortcoming. He thought creatively and made it his mission to get through to our son.

“Do you think he has a reading problem?” I asked my husband. It didn’t make sense

Today, when Mendy makes independent siyumim (okay, and also when he’s caught reading under his covers way past bedtime), we know we owe it to his kitah alef rebbi. A rebbi who loved our son, and with his love, built him a box — a foundation he could stand on for a lifetime of greatness.

THE WINNER

R. SILBER

Pre-Chanukah yeshiva fundraisers are nobody’s favorite activity. It’s cold and dark outside, the kids don’t want to go collecting, and the adults don’t want to come running to answer the door.

When my son’s yeshiva launched their annual raffle, where the kids all get raffle booklets fea-

they added a Grand Raffle. For every $10 the boys raised, they would get an additional ticket to go into the Grand Raffle. The prize was a big remotecontrolled car, displayed in a case near the office of the menahel. It was very impressive, the stuff of little boys’ dreams.

I begged my son not to get his hopes up high. After all, there were 700 boys with a similar chance of winning

turing different prizes, they tried to motivate the children to get out and collect as much as possible. There was the usual “if you bring in $20 to $50, you can choose a (junk) prize from this collection, and if you bring in $120 to $150, you can choose a (different junk) prize from that collection.” Then

The boys were excited. They wanted the car. They compared numbers — my uncle gave me $10, my cousin’s neighbor gave his older brother $20! They were competitive — let’s see who can collect more in an hour; I knocked at 12 doors, I knocked at 16! And through it all, I could see the dream of a remotecontrolled car propelling my son into his coat and gloves — bag of cash, raffle book and pen in hand — and out into the frigid night.

The raffle date was set for Wednesday before Chanukah. On Wednesday, the boys were psyched. The menahel let the boys ogle the remotecontrolled car during lunch recess, and then he made the announcement: The winner would be picked at night, after yeshiva hours! The boys ex-

citedly piled out of the building; by morning, one of them would be the lucky owner of that car. I begged my son not to get his hopes up high. After all, there were 700 boys with a similar chance of winning.

As we were finishing supper, the doorbell rang. The s’gan menahel of the yeshiva was at the door, lugging a big box. My son had won!

The assistant principal had driven over to deliver the prize, spending precious time on the detour and schlepping the oversized box up the slippery steps to make his talmid happy.

“I couldn’t wait for tomorrow,” he explained when I tried to thank him, waving away my appreciation. “It’s too exciting! And there’s no way I could expect Simcha to sit in his seat and concentrate on his learning all day if he knew the car belonged to him, and that he could only open it after yeshiva. I want him to enjoy it tonight. And tomorrow, when everyone sees the winner’s name up on the wall, he should already be the true owner of the promised prize.”

He understood the feelings of a young boy so well, and took such pleasure in his joy. But he also understood that the win could make it hard for him to learn, and came up with an ingenious solution. Now that’s what I call a mechanech!

ONE FOR ALL

AS TOLD TO MALKY BLUM

My son Reuven is now a successful yungerman, but fifth grade was a tough year. His challenges had accumulated to form a mountain he had to climb in order to succeed — and it wasn’t at all certain that he would make it. His rebbi had a good rapport with him, so my son applied himself with great effort in the morning, and at night Reuven chazered with my husband. But what came in between was disaster. With all of his mental energy and self-discipline expended by the time the English teacher walked into his classroom in the afternoon, Reuven just wasn’t behaving properly, to put it mildly.

Warnings and penalties had no effect. I told the teacher that from my experience, what worked best for him were incentives. When that wasn’t successful either, we were stumped.

Then it occurred to me

Reuven probably felt like he couldn’t change without losing face in front of his friends

that Reuven probably felt like he couldn’t change without losing face in front of his friends. If he bowed to authority and buckled down, he’d lose his status in the class. I understood his childish point of view, but his behavior couldn’t continue. If we wanted him to improve, he would have to do it without sacrificing his social standing. But how could we make that happen?

One day, Reuven came home glowing. The teacher had assigned a test, which the boys were angrily grumbling about. Suddenly, the teacher had a change of heart. He announced that he was going to cancel the test — in honor of Reuven, whose birthday was that day. The teacher didn’t belabor the issue of why he felt Reuven deserved this honor, but Reuven knew it was for the small victories he had struggled to achieve.

I don’t remember how the teacher knew it was my

He announced that he was going to cancel the test — in honor of Reuven

son’s birthday, but I will never forget the turnaround that followed. Reuven felt like a million dollars, and he had his classmates’ approval. After all, it was because of him that the dreaded test was canceled. From then on, Reuven felt comfortable behaving in the way that made the teacher and me — and himself, he surely discovered — happy.

I have a large family, baruch Hashem, and I’ve been through many wonderful rebbeim and teachers. But other than this experience, I’ve only heard of teachers punishing an entire class for what a few children did. To reward an entire class in honor of one child is a fabulous tool that can go a long way.

I still have a copy of the note I sent the teacher, which reads, in part: When Reuven came home with a glowing face and told us about the canceled test in honor of his birthday, I was touched beyond words. This was done with such chochmah and hartz that it was 100% clear even to Reuven himself. A teacher with so much insight and love is the greatest gift a child can have.

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HADASSAH STEINMAN

When the caller ID shows the number of the school my daughters attend, my stomach immediately drops. Who isn’t feeling well? Did something happen? Is everyone okay?

At least, that’s what it was like before I got another kind of dreaded call: “Mrs. Steinman? We just want to let you know that Faigy is being sent home with a note.

THE GIRLS WERE CHECKED TODAY, AND FAIGY HAS NITS.”

Well, my stomach certainly dropped then. Everyone was okay, but… nits!

I stammered some kind of response, took down the number of a Mrs. Bluming, who is skilled at cleaning nasty little critters and their equally nasty eggs from hair, and braced myself for my daughter’s homecoming. I was scared to stand close to her, let alone touch her.

Then came the shame. My kid had nits! Even though I run a clean home! Even though my kids don’t roll in the mud! Even though we wash linen and clothing and bathe kids and wash floors! And the proof was in the pudding: My other daughter’s hair was clean. Faigy must have gotten nits from somewhere outside of our home.

But still the shame was there, burning and red.

EVENTUALLY, I GATHERED THE COURAGE TO PICK UP THE PHONE.

I CALLED MRS. BLUMING AND SHAMEFACEDLY SHARED THE NEWS: MY KID HAD NITS. NOW WHAT?

Once

I was at her home in Monsey, and my daughter’s hair was being professionally cleaned, I was much calmer. It was obvious that Mrs. Bluming knew what she was doing, and she didn’t get frazzled in the face of my panic.

This was a science, there was a method, and my daughter would be lice-free in a snap.

Mrs. Bluming smiles when she talks about mothers hyperventilating in her house.

“Mothers come in, and they’re hysterical. Their first statement is always, ‘But I’m so clean!’”

Of course, Mrs. Bluming reassures them that, yes, she can tell they run an immaculate home, and besides, lice like clean heads.

“I really don’t get fazed,” she says. “I’m used to these overreactions. I just tell these mothers that while it really isn’t very funny right now, in a week from today, they’ll have mostly laughed it off.”

While I’m not sure there’s anyone who’s dealt with lice actually laughing out there, Mrs. Bluming is mostly right. Our own “lice story” is remembered as a blip, an incident that was certainly distasteful, but hardly worthy of long-term angst.

COMB IN HAND

Cleaning heads isn’t a skill taught in school. How does a woman become a “lice czar,” whom lice must fear to death — quite literally?

In Mrs. Bluming’s case, it was a story of a few loose ends coming together.

“I used to teach little children,” she says, “and I loved it. I love working with kids of all ages. Eventually, when I had to give up teaching, I worked

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Do you know the difference between lice and nits? For the luckily uninformed, lice are the bugs, and nits are their eggs.

with the elderly for a while, which needed the same kind of emotional investment.”

However, the work ended up taking a tremendous toll on Mrs. Bluming. “When you’re working with an Alzheimer’s patient, for instance, and putting your heart and soul into the work, it’s rewarding, but it’s also so devastating. There wasn’t anything I could do to help these patients, or their families, and that helplessness was very draining for me. I loved what I was doing, but it was taking over my life.”

At one point, as Mrs. Bluming says, “my third elderly client went to Gan Eden, and I decided to take a break and see what Hashem would send me.”

As it turned out, Hashem was quick in sending something her way. First a neighbor called and said that the school her daughters were attending were looking for a woman to check hair, and shortly thereafter, Mrs. Bluming’s sister was hired at a new school that was in need of a nit-checking lady.

“That was all well and good,” she says, “but we had no plan for what we would do when we would, in fact, find lice. So I read up on the topic, and I learned a lot.”

A SHAILAH OF LICE

In fact, she already had some experience in the field. Some thirty years earlier, the oldest local preschool had a lice outbreak, and Mrs. Bluming had volunteered to help clean girls’ heads.

“I was the mitzvah lady,” she says. “But now, when the opportunity arose, I was ready to do work that isn’t emotionally draining.”

Some time later, two more schools hired Mrs. Bluming to do nit-checking.

“But that’s it,” she adds. “Four schools is the maximum I can do, because I spend so much time cleaning heads, and not only for girls from these four schools. That’s because most nit-checkers don’t clean heads; they only check for nits.”

A COMMUNITY NEED

Monsey schools are very committed to lice control, and Mrs. Bluming says that the money invested in ensuring clean heads is money well spent.

“Finding lice early means one or two girls infested in a class, instead of fifteen. In terms of families, it means one child infested instead of the entire family. At the end of the day, it means less work for the mother, less money spent, and all around less agmas nefesh. Monthly nit checking is so, so important.”

Before school starts, it’s especially important to get checked. Over the summer, families spend time in the country, in camps or even overseas. While during the year it’s simple enough to keep entire classes clean, there’s no “herd immunity” in the summer, when kids are in close proximity with family and friends who might not come from homes and schools where an emphasis is placed on staying lice-free.

Yom Tov season is the same. People travel and spend time

What happens when a mother notices that her child is infested — and it’s Shabbos? What is permissible to do under the circumstances, and how can the child otherwise be helped?

Mrs. Bluming will often get distraught mothers showing up at her house, infested children in tow, on Shabbos or Yom Tov. What can she do, what can’t she do, and what can she suggest the mother does?

“Sometimes it’s a two- or three-day Yom Tov, and people are so lost. I direct such shailos to a dayan I work with, but I tell people they should ask their own shailos.”

As a practical tip, Mrs. Bluming advises parents who find lice over Shabbos or Yom Tov to put a bathing cap over the hair of their infested child.

“This way, you know the lice won’t spread to anyone else. Stay home, don’t go out for seudos or shalosh seudos, where twenty more kids can get lice, and keep the affected child’s head covered.”

Once it’s Motzei Shabbos or Yom Tov, Mrs. Bluming leaves her sinks of dishes and can usually accommodate an emergency cleaning.

“The dayan I use says that this work is akin to the work of Hatzolah. I take this responsibility seriously, and I know that even on days like Chol Hamoed, if there’s a person who needs my help, I’m there for them.”

away from home, and that’s when they’re vulnerable to lice exposure and infestation.

“Before school starts,” Mrs. Bluming says, “I often meet families who have moved to Rockland from other counties. The mothers are usually annoyed at this extra September headache and expense. ‘What’s the big deal?’ these mothers say. ‘I’ll get her clean eventually! So she has five lice!’

“But five lice is twenty, and fifty, and hundred, and before you know it, it’s all over the place. The more you keep it in check, the better it is for everyone. Eventually, the mothers who were originally upset at what local schools were demanding of them are so, so grateful. I’ve had mothers say, ‘You know, I was never able to get my daughter clean. Now she never has nits!’”

For Mrs. Bluming, this is the greatest sipuk. The work isn’t particularly tasteful, but she’s past the stage where she does things for prestige, and the appreciation she gets from relieved mothers gives her the impetus to keep at it.

“I really love what I do. I still get to interact with children, I get to work from home, and there’s no joy like seeing the relief on people’s faces. I have people come to me and then leave straight for a simcha, or go right into Yom Tov, and the satisfaction I feel after those cases is so tremendous.”

There was a family who came from London for a simcha, and when it was time to style the girls’ hair, the stylist took one look at their heads and said she refused to touch them until they were lice-free.

HAPPY MOTHERS, HAPPY KIDS

Cleaning a head of hair is a timeconsuming process. When a toddler is infested, how does Mrs. Bluming keep them calm and happy long enough to get the job done?

“I like to schedule appointments for toddlers after supper, when they’re relaxed, and I tell mothers to bring along a pacifier or whatever else may soothe the child. I also stock stickers, dolls and coloring activities to keep children calm and entertained.”

Older kids get books, Rubik’s cubes, squeezy toys — anything that can keep bored hands busy.

“Most children are fine,” says Mrs. Bluming. “But if mothers are a bit too anxious, sometimes the kids pick up on that.”

In those cases, she’ll send the mother home to get started on washing linens, towels, brushes and hair accessories, and the kids are just fine on their own.

“They left my house at six o’clock to get their hair done,” Mrs. Bluming says, “and from there went straight to the wedding. Can you imagine the relief of this family?”

This feeling of deep satisfaction is another reason she doesn’t mind the physical work, which is very exhausting. The work is hard on the back, on the arms and on the eyes.

“I have mothers ask, ‘How do you find the nits?! I don’t see what you see!’” But Mrs. Bluming’s got some secrets up her sleeve.

“I give tzedakah before every cleaning, ask Hashem for siyata d’Shmaya, and I make sure to always keep my eyes pure. I also use eye drops to help my vision. Additionally, Hashem has bentched with lots of patience, which is also important.”

But this work isn’t for everyone.

“In addition to the physical stress, this job isn’t for mothers of little kids. Since I work with children who are on a school schedule, most appointments are scheduled for after school, which a young mother wouldn’t be able to pull off. Emergency cases also come up at the busiest times, like Erev Shabbos or Yom Tov, which would be even more stressful for a young family.”

OF MEANS AND METHOD

Say a child has nits or — gasp! — lice. What next?

“The first thing I do is drench the child’s head in conditioner,” Mrs. Bluming says. “I make sure that it goes all the way to the scalp, and doesn’t only coat the hair.”

ly! There’s no way tape could get a head of lice perfectly clean.

“Today, we don’t use chemicals, and we don’t use fat or sticky tape that pulls at hair. We should be so grateful.”

Mrs. Bluming adds that she once told her elderly aunt how she cleans heads, and her aunt said that in her days, you knew a kid had had lice when she showed up to school with a hat covering a newly shorn head.

“These girls were mortified. For months, until their heir grew in, they’d either miss school or come with hats, and everyone knew they’d had lice. We should be so grateful that today conditioner does the job.”

This smothers the lice, which means they’re all dead seconds after the kid lands in Mrs. Bluming’s house, and also makes it much easier for the nits to slip off the hair.

“Combing the hair isn’t enough,” she says. “Lice just run away from the comb.”

To do a proper job, Mrs. Bluming uses about a third to a half bottle of conditioner per head. That’s a lot of conditioner, but she always tells frustrated mothers and teens to appreciate that conditioner can do the job.

“Years ago, people used margarine or mayonnaise to do what conditioner does today. It took two to three weeks to get that gunk out of their hair! Other people used tape to pick up the lice or nits. Can you imagine how that hurt? And how sil-

According to Mrs. Bluming, all products out there touted to kill lice and nits, even those prescribed by a doctor, are worthless.

“Lice today dance right through such a treatment. They’re immune to everything out there. I often see kids after their mothers tried cleaning their heads with this product or that wash, and it’s like they did nothing at all. The only thing that works is a professional job done with conditioner.”

At this point, much of the technique Mrs. Bluming relies on is the result of years’ worth of experience and lots of siyata d’Shmaya. Over time, she learned what works well, and what works even better.

LICE LESSONS

After seeing and cleaning so many heads of lice, Mrs. Bluming has acquired a broad field of knowledge about anything lice-related.

“In my experience,” she says, “Out of every twenty cases, eighteen come from immaculate homes, and about 80% turn out to be a first time, last time case. Lice is largely about exposure, and not about dirt or neglect.”

Lice only crawl; they don’t jump. So most cases get transferred from child to child when they lean over near each other, and their heads have direct contact.

“We also see lice passing in pools,” Mrs. Bluming adds, “even in chlorinated water. Lice can live just fine in water with bleach, too. The smartest thing to do is wear a bathing cap.”

Pools, along with the summer warmth and humidity that help lice multiply, means that summer sees many more cases of lice than winter.

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According to Mrs. Bluming, each louse can lay about 30 to 50 eggs, and while she generally sees four distinct sizes in lice, she suspects the largest size no longer lay eggs.

“We don’t really know how long they live, because by the time you have lice for a few weeks, you’re so uncomfortable, you get treated. Besides, it doesn’t really matter, because lice are like chickens.” Mrs. Bluming gives a little laugh. “ Chickens lay eggs, eggs become chickens, chickens lay eggs. In two weeks, a child could be beyond infested.”

She also cautions parents: If your child isn’t scratching, that doesn’t mean they don’t have lice. If they’ve been exposed, keep checking their hair, and comb it.

“Some children are very sensory, and others are less sensitive. The worst cases I see are on kids who have high tolerance levels and don’t realize they’ve got lice until the lice are already falling off their head and all over the place. Also, nobody suspects lice until they’ve had it once!”

Lice are said to prefer one blood type over the other, which is the reason some kids are prone to lice while others aren’t. While Mrs. Bluming agrees that it’s clear that lice do have their preferences, she claims that most myths aren’t true.

“There is absolutely no rule,” she says. “I’ve seen everything. We do curly like we do straight, and we do thin like we do thick.”

Nevertheless, each individual louse does have preferences. A child will often show up with just two nits, which means a lice had landed on the child’s head, dropped two nits, and then went on its merry (not) way because the kid’s head wasn’t hospitable enough.

“You can have a family of six kids,” Mrs. Bluming says, “with four kids infested and the other two perfectly clean — even though they may even share a room with an infested sibling. Obviously, there’s something about those four kids’ hair that this group of lice like. In this kind of case, we’ll often see individual color preferences, or texture preferences. If the family has three black-haired kids and three blonde, 90% of the time, the three kids with similar hair will be the ones infested.”

Nonetheless, a different family of lice may be perfectly comfortable on heads of another hair color.

“The one type of hair lice will most likely not touch is hair that has been chemically treated,” Mrs. Bluming says. “If it’s been dyed, permed or straightened, the lice won’t come. Lice can’t be fooled, ever.

“Now, at the beginning of the school year,” Mrs. Bluming adds, “the main thing is that our children should have a year full of siyata d’Shmaya and hatzlacha, and may they remain lice-free!”

Mrs. Bluming can be contacted at 845-356-3892.

HEADS

UP: TIPS FOR PARENTS IN THE TRENCHES

FOREARMED

When you have a child who’s prone to getting lice, it’s worthwhile to invest a little time and effort into preventative measures.

“First,” Mrs. Bluming says, “spray some alcohol onto the child’s head every morning. The smell will be gone before five minutes, but it’ll still keep lice away. Second, comb her hair thoroughly with a lice comb every so often.”

CLEANING

What if a child is already infested, and the mother feels up to the job of cleaning her daughter’s hair, and the school doesn’t insist otherwise?

In terms of nit combs, Mrs. Bluming recommends the NitFree Terminator. For thick, curly hair, she also trusts the Nisska. But she cautions mothers who are considering to undertake this job themselves.

“If you feel comfortable undertaking this job, go for it. This service is expensive, and if it’s not necessary, good for you! However, if you think that you’ll call me crying after three hours of cleaning your daughter’s hair, please know that I won’t start the process halfway through; I’ll start from scratch so I know it’s well done. So if you don’t feel ready for this, or you don’t really know what you’re doing, then do yourself and your daughter a favor and don’t get started. You’ll just end up with so much agmas nefesh.”

MAINTENANCE

After cleaning a child’s head, Mrs. Bluming sends the mother home with strict maintenance instructions, which include combing through the child’s hair every day with a nit comb. These instructions are vital for maintaining a clean head. Most mothers don’t want to find themselves back at square one, and they’re good at following instructions.

“The reason for the daily combing is twofold. Number one, I am human, and it’s possible that I missed a single nit, which can turn into an infestation in a matter of days. Second, unlike bird eggs, nits grow. Brand-new nits are so tiny, in fact, that they can slip right through a comb. A day or two later, however, a good comb-through should catch them.”

Then comes the follow-up visit after a few days, where Mrs. Bluming ensures that the child is indeed clean, b’ezras Hashem

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TOWN OF RAMAPO:

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Caring for Every Resident –Big and Small

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

Garbage pickup issues

Street light outages

Construction concerns

Unauthorized road closures

Road hazards like potholes

Questions or ideas about parks and recreational spaces

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

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

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

Town Supervisor Michael Specht – 845-286-1656 ext. 869

Chief of Staff Mona Montal – 845-286-1656 ext 868

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

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

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Looking for a woman to visit lady in a nursing home during the week and/or Shabbos.Pay included. Please call: 845-423-1679

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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

WHOLESALE FISH

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

SWIMMING LESSONS/ LIFEGUARD COURSES

Male and female Yiddishspeaking instructors available. Accepting OPWDD Self-Direction 845-578-1888

SUPERPATCH SUPPORT

Want More Energy, Focus, Stress Relief, Pain Management, Better Sleep? Drug Free, Chemical Free, Pregnancy Safe! Testimonials. Interviews.

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2,2,3. First Time Customers 25% Off. $69 Same Day Pickup

UPTOWN BOTOX

Affordable treatment, excellent results. Remove or prevent wrinkles. Reduce headaches. 845-444-2234

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

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

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PROFESSIONAL COACH

Heal your life. Heal your body. Heal your past. Experienced. Successful.

Personable. Expertise in anxiety, panic and trauma. Mrs. Esty Frank 7188518636

CUSTOMIZED PHOTO BOOKS

Baby albums - Simcha albums - Any customized album. Call or text 347916-8098. Email Info@ myeverafterbook.com

FREE WEEKLY DRAWING

Win free music lessons for one year! Call hotline 718435-1923

FRUM BABY NIGHT NURSE

Baby night nurse available. Many references. 914-450-0538

CHEF AVAILABLE

A professional chef with many years of experience in high-volume kitchens — including schools, camps, and supermarket takeouts — is now available for hire. Skilled in managing kitchen operations, menu planning, and delivering quality food at scale. Ideal for catering, institutions, or busy takeout establishments. call/text: 347-957-2775/347-510-4097

EXPERIENCED SECRETARY

Experienced Secretary available 10–4. Proficient in

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WIG REPAIRS

Is somethings bothering you about your wig? Contact Miriam 929-615-6505 for all wig repair needs! Lace/ skintop/ribbon front.

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

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Gorgeous gowns for sale: Olive Green size 2-4, Hunter Green size 0-2,

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Georgeous selection of maternity gowns affordable

prices all sizes...New! Also accepting gowns on consignment. Please call/ text 646-334-6582

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SALARY: 80K - 140K

OPEN POSITIONS:

Level 1: Help Desk Technicians (entry-level)

Level 2: Technical Support Specialists (experienced)

Level 3: Senior Technical Support Engineers (expert-level)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Configure and manage network devices, firewalls, and VPNs

• Provide technical support for hardware, software, and cloud-based applications

• Escalate complex issues to senior technicians as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• CompTIA A+ certification required

• Strong knowledge of:

- Operating Systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)

- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

- Hardware troubleshooting and repair

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively

IF YOU’RE EXPERIENCED AND PASSIONATE ABOUT DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY IT SUPPORT, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Klal Yisroel Prepares for Historic ‘It’s Refuah’ Campaign to Support Refuah Helpline‘s Mission

The name alone says it all.

In hospitals, in the homes of Cholei Yisroel, and all across the world, there’s one word that carries more weight than any introduction could possibly convey: Refuah.

Founded more than 30 years ago by the renowned Mrs. Chana Landau from Kiryas Yoel, Refuah Helpline has grown into a world-class mission with a name and reputation that is unmatched in the world of chesed.

It’s Refuah that is the central address for every medical matter, large or small. It’s Refuah that is famous for their team of expert caseworkers and staff who operate around the clock, guiding frightened families through complex diagnoses, managing the case every step of the way, opening doors to world-renowned specialists, arranging expedited appointments and accessing the best care the medical world has to offer.

It’s Refuah that makes the impossible happen. It’s Refuah that gets it done. It’s Refuah that Klal Yisroel knows to turn to.

As everyone knows, each case is accepted and handled with the same care and urgency as if they were family — which we are. Whether it is a patient diagnosed with the worst R”L, a child facing a rare disease, a family navigating an overwhelmed hospital system, or a caller desperately seeking guidance in an unfamiliar medical landscape, the response is always the same: It’s Refuah.

Of course, the organization’s wide-ranging services are provided at no cost, and no caller is ever turned away. “When you hear the name,” one longtime supporter commented, “you immediately feel a measure of relief. You know that the best people possible are on your side, fighting for you and doing everything to help.”

With that message in mind, Refuah Helpline appropriately named this year’s annual Elul fundraising event ‘It’s Refuah,’ highlighting the fact that their name speaks for itself as an organization unlike any other and one that comes through for every Yid in need.

Tuesday and Wednesday Sep 9 & 10 Klal Yisroel will come together to rally once again in support of the organization that has become synonymous with advocacy, compassion, and of course, results. The campaign will be decisive in ensuring that Refuah Helpline can continue serving thousands of Cholei Yisroel in the year ahead.

This year’s campaign message also reflects the dual responsibility and privilege carried by Klal Yisroel. Refuah is our communal mission, and supporting it is not only our collective achrayus but also our zechus. As Yidden everywhere prepare for the Yamim Nora’im, the opportunity to sustain the very team that sustains Cholei Yisroel will serve as a powerful way to gather zechusim for the year ahead.

With the dedication of a strong group of raisers and supporters, and the anticipated outpouring of generosity from across the Jewish world, Refuah Helpline is confident that together the community will ensure their lifesaving work continues stronger than ever.

Because when the need arises, there is only one answer. And It’s Refuah!

To do your part, please visit charidy.com/Refuah

Looking into Programing? Your Path to a Successful Career Starts with PCS.

Thinking about a career in technology? The PCS/Agudath Israel Software and Web Development Course is your definitive path to a successful and lucrative career. Now enrolling for its 14th cohort, this program is designed to equip you with the skills needed for today’s dynamic job market, including a brand new curriculum incorporating AI technologies.

What makes the PCS program stand out? It offers unparalleled support and a curriculum built for realworld success. You’ll benefit from the expertise of toptier, experienced instructors who provide a tailored learning experience. Classes are offered in-person and remotely, with separate tracks for men and women, ensuring a comfortable and focused learning environment for everyone. Additionally, PCS offers an optional bachelor’s degree track, accepting Yeshiva and Sem credits to help you achieve your academic goals.

The program’s commitment to your career doesn’t end with the coursework. With eight dedicated placement coordinators, PCS helps find internship/ job oppertunties (in the Tri-State area).

Moishe Salamon, a lead software engineer at Farmers Business Network (FBN), is a prime example of the program’s success. He attributes his professional foundation to the PCS course, stating, “The PCS course gave me a strong foundation in both software development and architecture, which has been critical to my career growth.” He explains that the hands-on, real-world environment of the course “mirrored the challenges of the industry,” allowing him to transition into his professional role with confidence and practical skills.

According to Salamon, the demand for skilled developers is higher than ever. “The demand for skilled developers continues to grow across industries, and software powers almost every business today,” he says. This field not only offers strong earning potential but also the chance to work on impactful, innovative projects. Salamon also praises the PCS instructors for their personalized approach, noting that they “teach it on a slow pace according to the progress of the class, its tailored to every individual.” They keep students motivated while teaching the latest technologies to align with the constantly evolving job market. This dedication to student success and modern curriculum ensures you’re not just learning to code—you’re preparing for a thriving career.

Watch the Course Overview https://pcsnynj.org/ course/software-web-and-app-development/ Call for Info & Registration 732-905-9700 ext. 610 smassry@nj.pcsjobs.org

Visit our website: www.pcsnynj.org

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You asked. We delivered.

We are proud to welcome

to our Primary Care Division at our Pomona location. Now accepting adults ages 18 and older.

• ANNUAL PHYSICALS

• HEALTH SCREENINGS

• PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

• PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS

• PRE-OPERATIVE EXAMS

• WEIGHT LOSS MANAGEMENT

• HIGH CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT

• HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MANAGEMENT

• DIABETES MANAGEMENT

• GENETIC TESTING

• REFERRALS TO SPECIALISTS

• DOT EXAMS

Mid-Level Positions

Yoel Itzkowitz

Shaya Teitelbaum EDITOR IN CHIEF Esther Malky Neiman

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Zivi Reischer

MANAGING EDITOR Libby Tescher

FOOD EDITOR M.P. Wercberger

CREATIVE DIRECTOR AJ Wachsman

PROJECT COORDINATOR R. Itzkowitz

Hello! I’m Yides and I’m 6 years old. My story: Our

First grade was supposed to be so exciting, new and grown up. But all I am is worried all the time about what I should be doing, if I’m doing it right, and what will happen next. My classroom is so pretty and my teacher is so fun, but for me, it’s all just so busy and fast moving. I wish first grade could just be a little slower so I could be more relaxed.

Mommy realized that I was feeling anxious and overwhelmed and she helped me by taking me to OTB. There, I learned to calm, ground, and center myself in the moment while my therapist worked her magic on helping my body feel in control. First grade is just great! I love math best!