Issue 005

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Lingerie that leads.

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Garlic Confit Fish & Potatoes

Recipe:

FOR THE POTATOES:

2.5 to 3 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes sliced thin

1 container Golden Taste Roasted Garlic Confit

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. black pepper

2 tbsp maple syrup

handful Kosher Taste fresh chopped parsley

2-3 tsp. sumac

FOR THE FISH:

2 large fillets of cod or turbo

2 tbsp. oil

3 tbsp. stone ground mustard

Salt and pepper

Chopped Kosher Taste Parsley

2 lemons

Instructions:

FOR THE POTATOES:

Mix everything together on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in 375F and bake for 45 minutes

FOR THE FISH:

Line a baking sheet with parchment and oil.

Place the fillets on the tray

Season with salt and pepper. Shmear the mustard on the top of the fillets. Garnish with the parsley Squeeze on lemon worth of juice over the top. And then place slices of lemon on top of each fish.

Bake for 20-23 minutes in 375F oven.

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MEDICAL ALERT

(Re: No More Allergies, Inbox, Issue 003)

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

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

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(Re: Showstopper Cheesecakes, Issue 003)

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

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RESPONSIBLE FICTION

(Re: Yiddish Comic Serial, Issue 003)

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

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

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THANK YOU FOR SAFETY

(Re: Strap on for Safety, Issue 001)

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

A Grateful Mother

YOUR SAY

THE SANDWICH GENERATION

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

case, our parent is experiencing health challenges that limit mobility and independence.

My siblings and I have set up a rotation to share the responsibilities. Each time one of us visits, we’re met with a list of tasks — many of which we wouldn’t even do in our own homes.

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

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

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

A Concerned Caregiver

NEEDS AND WANTS

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

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

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

Thanks for publishing this letter.

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

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

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much later than they normally do during the winter months.

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

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

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

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

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

SUMMER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pretty soon, it’s time to go outside and greet the returning older children. This is the only way to beat the heat in the summer days, get something done and not feel cooped up at home.

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

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

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PARSHAS NASO

Bracha and Shemira

Y. Levenstein

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

Rashi says that “yevarechecha” refers to being blessed with money, and “v’yishmerecha” refers to protection over that money, that it shouldn’t be taken from us.

Why does the pasuk first speak of the abundance and then of the protection? It would seem more fitting to first receive protection over the possessions we already have, and then receive the blessing of more!

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

“Amar Rabi Binyamin…” Nosson muttered as he looked through his night table drawer for the seventh time. He checked his suit, his pants, the kitchen counter — any place

he may have put his wallet down for a moment — again and again. It was useless.

Then his kids got involved. The house was turned upside down as the expanded searchand-rescue team combed through increasingly unlikely places to find the elusive wallet.

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

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

The car. Nosson never removed his wallet in the car, but desperation pushed him out the door and into the driver’s seat. He looked in every nook and cranny. He found a water bottle, tissues and empty wrappers, but no wallet. The glove compartment? Unlikely. He hadn’t opened it in a while, and

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

for good reason. It was crammed with papers and junk, and Nosson never had the patience to go through it all. But now, he yanked it open and pulled out a pile so large it was amazing that everything had actually fit inside. A receipt from the dentist, a copy of his brother’s passport, a note asking a teacher for early dismissal…

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

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

How could I have forgotten? Nosson chided himself. This would be embarrassing. If the check was expired, his friend would no longer benefit from it. There was no way he could reach out to that anonymous donor now, half a year later, and ask for a new check.

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

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

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

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

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

* * * * *

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

TOBY TANNENBAUM, LCSW

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

— Kreindy

ADear Kreindy,

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

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

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

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

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

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

FOR MOST

ADOLESCENTS,

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

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

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

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

I wish you much hatzlacha, Toby

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

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Ezriel struggles to manage the family while Perela is in China. Ezriel acknowledges everything Perela does all the time.

er’s hand. “It’s a kavod for me to help you.”

And it was.

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THIRTY-TWO

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

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

Fruma Esther Jaraslowitz.

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

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

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

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

The sentence had come out too well-worded, and so out of left field. Almost like her mother had rehearsed it. Kaily had nearly cried. It meant that she had failed to make her mother feel like she wanted to do this.

“Chas v’shalom,” Kaily had said then, gripping her moth-

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

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

Never, Kaily decided.

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

It was almost like a resume. A shidduch resume.

Name: Kaila Brodt

“Which Brodt? Boro Park?”

Shake of head. “England.”

“Oh! So you know the Engelbergs?”

“I’m divorced.”

She moved on to the next question.

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

“So what do you do?”

“I help my mother.”

“Oh! So what does your mother do?”

“She… uh… says Tehillim.”

“Oh!”

Address: 59 Glenn Circle.

“So where do you live?”

“In my mother’s house.”

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

But she couldn’t. She stared at the answers, and the reality was so stark.

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

And her mother was talking about hiring an aide.

Argh. She needed to clear her head. Fruma Esther would

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not succeed with the shidduch, but she had succeeded in messing her up.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Kaily,” her mother said suddenly.

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

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

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

“Yes. I’d love to try it.”

Kaily opened the door and inhaled a breath of freezing air.

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

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

Except for her muddled brain.

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

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

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

If not?

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

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

But this building was more of a cross between a school

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

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

Her mother shook her head, and that was that.

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

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

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

So I’m not invited. Got it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was like watching the progression of the disease in real time. There were young ones — too young to be here — with the early signs of the disease. There were plenty like her mother — somewhere in the middle. Then there were three women in wheelchairs. One of them looked so young, she couldn’t be older than Kaily.

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

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

Her mother nodded. “Yes.”

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

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

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

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

Her mother nodded. “Enjoy,” she said.

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

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

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

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

Someone tapped Kaily on the shoulder. She spun around.

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

“Sure. Sorry.”

She turned away. She did not need a gym.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Sorry for bothering you. Bye.”

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

Kaily was startled… and warmed.

But only for a moment.

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

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

The phone rang.

See? Someone still remembers me.

Fruma Esther.

Thank you very much.

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

Instead, she answered.

“Hello?”

“Hi, Mrs. Brodt,” Fruma Esther said.

“Hi.”

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

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

“Now, listen,” Fruma Esther commanded.

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Spring! What an exciting season.

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

WORKING FOR FUN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLANNING YOUR PLAYSCAPE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ON A PLAYFUL JOURNEY

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

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

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

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

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

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

and teach your kids how to play safely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Even on Shabbos afternoon, when she might be napping?

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

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

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

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

Pesach gift, he was incredulous.

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

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

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

A CLIMBING ADVENTURE PARK

LIES BEHIND A LITTLE HOME IN WOODRIDGE, NEW YORK.

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

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

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

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

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

BRIDGING THE GAP

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

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

With that first timber! the Weinberg Park was created.

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

WORK OF THE HAND

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

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

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

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

NATURE IN ITS RUGGED FORM

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

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

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

“Let’s make one,” he said.

And they did.

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

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

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

IT TAKES A VILLAGE…

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

It’s undoubtedly the centerpiece of the park.

PRIVATE? PROPERTY

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAREFUL THERE!

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

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

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

HALACHA CLASS

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

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

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

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

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

AN INSIDE LOOK

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ageless Chants and Ditties

Lemon lime

Be on time

School begins

At half past nine

100, 99, 98, 97….

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

Miss Mary Mack Mack Mack

All dressed in black black black

With silver buttons buttons buttons

Down her back back back

She asked her mother mother mother

For fifty cents cents cents

To see the elephants -phants -phants

Jump over the fence fence fence

They jumped so high high high

They reached the sky sky sky

And didn’t come back back back

Till the fourth of July -ly -ly

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

Jumping Rope Chants

Tinker, tailor

Soldier, sailor

Rich man, poor man Beggar man, thief

Doctor, lawyer

Merchant, chief

Or... Indian chief

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

High, low

Medium, slow

Walkie-talkie

Red hot pepper

Here comes the teacher with a big, fat stick

I wonder what I got on arithmetic

One plus one equals two Two plus two equals four

Now it’s time for spelling Spell cat

C-A-T

Spell rat R-A-T

Now it’s time for history

Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492...

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

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

Bouncing Ball Chants

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

B, my name is Baila and...

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

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

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

Dear Diary,

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

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

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

Other Ball Game Chants

Hello, hello, hello, sir.

Meet me at the grocer.

No, sir. Why, sir?

Because I have a cold, sir.

Where did you get the cold, sir?

At the North Pole, sir.

What were you doing there, sir?

Counting polar bears, sir.

How many did you count, sir?

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

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

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

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

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

Johnny, may I cross the Golden River?

Only if you have the color… green.

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

This was followed by:

All around the mulberry bush

The monkey chased the weasel

The monkey thought ’twas all in good fun

Pop! goes the weasel

A penny for a spool of thread

A penny for a needle

That’s the way the money goes

Pop! goes the weasel

Jimmy’s got the whooping cough

And Timmy’s got the measles

That’s the way the story goes

Pop! goes the weasel

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

Group Game Chants

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

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

Little Sally Saucer sitting in the water

Cry, Sally, cry; hide your teary eyes

Turn to the east, and turn to the west

And turn to the one that you like the best!

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

Bluebird, bluebird through my window

Bluebird, bluebird through my window

Bluebird, bluebird through my window

Oh, (name), I’m so tired...

You take a little girl and tap her on the shoulder

You take a little girl and tap her on the shoulder

You take a little girl and tap her on the shoulder

Oh, (name), I’m so tired...

Anna banana banana split

Mommy had a baby chick

Chicky died; mommy cried

Anna banana banana split

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

Hand Game Chants

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

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

Ching, Chang, Chinaman

Sitting on a fence

Tried to make a dollar

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

He missed, he missed, he missed like this!

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

Today’s Chimes, Today’s Times

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

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

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

Ee-pa-ee-pa-pa…

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

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

Blue shoe, blue shoe, how old are you?

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

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

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

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

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

WHAT ARE SPRING ALLERGIES?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHAT WORKS, AND WHAT DOESN’T?

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

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

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HONEY

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

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

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

Does it work?

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

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

HERBS AND VITAMINS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IN REVIEW

LIFETIME PRODUCTS

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

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

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

LOGO

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

STATS

Founded: 1986

Global availability: over 90 countries

Employs more than 1,500 people worldwide

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

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

OVERVIEW

RAV YIDELE HOROWITZ, THE DZIKOVER RAV, ZT”L

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

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

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

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

YOUR VIEW

ODD ONE OUT

Which word doesn’t belong?

RACE BUILD TUMBLE CHASE

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

COUNTER VIEW

BRACHALA LISSAUER

STREET

Where does the name “Lulu” come from?

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

Describe your best day and hardest day at Lulu.

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

What was your fastest sell-out ever?

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

What makes you proud of Lulu?

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

Any memorable stories?

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

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Find words on the board containing four letters or more. Letters of a word must be connected in a chain (each letter should be adjacent to the next either vertically, horizontally or diagonally), and each letter can only be used once in a given word. The following are not allowed in Boggle: Adding “s” to a word • Proper nouns • Abbreviations • Contractions • Acronyms

POINTS

4-letter words: 2 points | 5-letter words: 3 points | 6-letter words: 5 points | 7-letter words: 7 points | 8-letter words: 9 points | 9+ letters: 12 points

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

BY: ESTHER GROSS

A DANCE OF RESILIENCE AND HOPE DANDELIONS

DOWN:

1. The garden shimmered, bathed in gold, Each blade stood R____L through warmth and cold.

2. Yet one morning’s light, so soft, so bright, Unveiled a glow, a H____N sight.

3. A bloom lifted bold, unfazed, unbound, A dandelion!

A G__T once frowned.

4. The gardener turned, no doubt, no fret, “I’ll R____E this dandelion now, without regret!”

5. He pulled it and tugged with all his might, “For O___R must shine, no wild bloom in sight!”

6. Yet when one fell, the root stood fast, A dozen Y_____D, resilient and vast!

7. He battled, strained, his heart grew sore, Yet still they R__E, and thrived once more!

8. At last, he sighed, his fight was gone, He sought an elderly gardener to L__N upon!

9. The elder smiled, his V___E sincere, “I too have pondered why they grow right here!”

10. “Hashem has sent these blooms to grow, Their purpose far B____D what we may know!”

11. “We P__P but a fragment of Hashem’s grand design, Yet Hashem’s plan is woven, perfect and divine!”

12. “We can take a lesson from the dandelions at night, It weathers each T___L, unwavering and bright!”

13. The G______R paused, his sorrows ceased, He finally found rest, his mind released!

ACROSS:

14. The gardener knew each challenge is meant, And we A___E when we stand, not lament!

15. He now saw that within the roots once cast away, There was an A_____E treasure, gleaming in display!

16. He watched the dandelions sway, so soft, so light, A D___E of wonders, ובר המ ה ךישעמ', a breathtaking sight!

17. And even when W___S may howl and trials ignite, Hashem protects us all by day and night!

18. And when we O__N our eyes as dawn takes hold, A wish is fulfilled as miracles unfold.

19. The road may shift, it will rain and pour, Yet our H__E endures forevermore!

20. Acceptance blooms when we embrace the unchangeable, With faith and D______N, we shape the attainable!

21. So let joy take F____T, and behold what is true, There is much to appreciate, let it shine through!

22. And if by chance the dandelions fall, They are R____G again, standing tall.

23. Every seed the winds let F_Y, A dream may flourish, reaching high.

24. They scatter wide, yet bloom anew, Stronger, B____R, fresh with dew.

25. They S____E for more, they push, they soar, Through every challenge, they score!

26. Let’s mirror the gardener, steady and bright! Where its G____N dandelions dance in morning light!

27. And like the dandelion, P______L and bright, We root with faith and shine with might. Through storm and sun, we stand so strong, Our steadfast hearts will sing their song.

28. Through E__H hurdle, the morning sings, As simcha grows and Yiddishe nachas blossoms and springs!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF COLOR ME PRETTY!

Pessy

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Head Start program seeking teachers with BA for the coming school year. Please call: 917.588.4277

אימשד

Attention graduates, young ladies, and anyone out there! Do you want work that gives you more? Do you want to feel financially secure? With trainings galore, So here comes the cure. Your positivity on the ball, combined with efficiency and Simcha that’s all! If that defines you, then here’s the number to call 929-318-7969

LADIES!

Create a successful business by working only 1-2 hours a day! Huge potential & full support. Call or text 845637-1861

LIFEGUARD

A chasidisha girls camp is looking for a girl out of 12th grade to be a lifegaurd please email resume to Office@ machnebnossquare.org or call 718-983-5950

SERVICES

AUTHENTIC

Alert to homeowners & property managers. Exterior & interior home tune up. Professional repairs by licensed worker: roofing, waterproofing, brick pointing, cement jobs, also do plumbing, electrical, sheetrock work, parquet or stone flooring installed. For precision, timely svc, happy pricing call or txt authentic @ 212-991-8548.

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

CLASSIFIEDS

MAKEUP ARTIST

Certified makeup artist for all your special occasions. Call: Yides Neuwirth 917.309.6000 718.858.0815

FURNITURE REPAIRS

Cabinet & General Repairs, specializing in ChosonKallah Apt. Call: 718.633.6231

AYIN HORAH

The renowned Rebetzin Aidel Miller from Yerushalayim Is always available to remove Ayin Horah over the phone. Call: 718.689.1902 or 516.300.1490

GARTLECH

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

GARTLECH

Beautiful HANDMADE

GARTLECH, Hand crochet, Hand knit, Silks & more with beautiful Gartel bag. Text or call: 718.283.4589 Wholesale orders available.

WOOD REPAIR

Ur kitchen, heart of ur home. Professional transformation thru cabinetry designer colour change. Our expertise also inc: restoration of estate furniture, hiend makeover to drm chairs, bdrms, libraries, staircases, exterior wood doors. Upgrade ur original pcs! Enjoy the quality of yesteryear, design of today! Best pricing & svc. Txt for info & decorators consult. 212-991-8548.

CONSTRUCTION

Bathrooms, kitchens, closets, decks, extensions, additions, Basements, all electrical, plumbing, Carpentry. Lowest prices, fastest service. Call:718.951.0090

KITCHEN

Kitchent cabinet hinges, tracks, drawer boxes, garbage pull outs replaced at reasonable prices. Call Mr. Likht 917-817-6981

ELECTRICIAN

All Electrical work, outlets, switches, fixtures, new lines for washer/dryer or air conditions, shabbos clocks, circut breakers. Call:718.951.0090

HANDYMAN & PAINTING

Experienced & Reliable handyman. Small jobs our specialty! Plumbing, Electric, construction, Locksmith, painting, plastering. Shabbos clocks, outlets/switches, call: 347.275.5408

REMOVE EYIN HORA

A baby, a simcha, a new lease in town? Call Ayin BeAyin so things dont chalila go down! Call Today 718-400-AYIN (2946) www.ayinbeayin. com

STUDIO RECORDING

Attention Day Camp/School Directors! Professional Recording Studio, Rate starting at $100. Per song. Call: 347.977.6790

STICK-ON

HAIR STRAIGHTEN

Chemical free hair straightening treatment from Isreal now available in Boro park. Last upto 7 months Sara, 347-782-2664

AYIN BEAYIN

Emotional calm. That’s also a win. We shprech before stress sets in. Call Today 718-400-AYIN (2946)

PHOTO EDITING

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

CUSTOM PHOTO ALBUMS

Specializing in Custom Photo Albums, Chosson, Wedding, etc. Also professional Photo Editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

GOWNS

CLASSIFIEDS

Introducing for the first time in Williamsburg! New designer gowns & brand name Simcha wear at great prices. We are also offering designer fashion & timeless pieces that redefine elegance, in our beautiful luxurios salon located conveniently on Kent Ave. Ready sis of bride & groom & Mechitaniste gown for fabulous prices. Please join us & elevate your style. For an appointment 347-7018061

WHOLESALE FISH

Buy by the case & save. Baby & Regular Salmon. Hashgucha Volove Rav. Free delivery to your home. Call Eli: 516.270.6755

VAN SERVICE

Yossi`s Van Service, 15 Passenger van, Local & long distance, Airports & delivery. Call: 718.962.4664

WHOLESALE SPOTLIGHTS

We sell Spotlights, twice as bright for half the price. We also sell Smoke & Carbon Monoxide detectors with 10 year battery suitable for Section 8. Free Delivery. Call: 718.951.0061

GOWNS

CHAMPAGNE

CHILDREN’S GOWN

Simi’s of London champagne Childrens gown size 6. Call or text 347-262-5051

FOUND

bag with new lady’s top in Cubicles kiosk, a few weeks ago. 347-362-3293

Susoin vsimcha hall bag from Kollel party 917-4747543

LOST

Kids shoe Wallabout and hat band ODA 917-474-7543

envelope with money in it, by the pre-1-A graduation, Thursday May22 in Pardes Zvi. 347 645-4621

סטיעדפא ןוא סעיינ

Seating, Power Trunk, Parking Sensors, Power Moonroof, Heated Seats, and Much More!

Leather Seating, 7 Passenger, Navigation, 12.3-inch Display, Smart Cruise Control, Remote Start, Sunroof, Power Driver Seat, and Much More!

PUBLISHER Yoel Itzkowitz

Esther Malky Neiman

ASSOCIATE

Zivi Reischer

MANAGING

Libby Tescher

FOOD

M.P. Wercberger

CREATIVE

AJ Wachsman

PROJECT COORDINATOR R. Itzkowitz

320 Roebling Street, Suite 119 Brooklyn, NY 11211

TELEPHONE: 718.428.2400

FAX: 718.247.8881

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