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Recap: Mrs. Gordon calls Devorah and tells her that she is officially accepting the job at her sister-inlaw’s agency.

Casey pulls Mr. Kleinberg into conversation, talking about how he got into drugs. Mr. Kleinberg is left wondering once again if the two of them are so different at their core.

The bail hearing is scheduled, and Harry the lawyer begins talking to Shachne about a possible plea deal.

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CHAPTER 41

Mrs. Gordon tiptoed out of the bedroom, closing the door softly behind her as she snuck a peek at the tousled hair spreading across 3 pillowcases. The kids were sleeping.

She padded downstairs to a muted universe of sounds: Chayala, animated on the phone about their latest class prez breakout. Nachman, diligent in his study over a sefer.

It was her house on nighttime mode. She let her bones relax.

Time for cleanup, but first, her coffee break. Or actually, tea, so she would be able to fall asleep

tonight. She sure needed that sleep.

Random musings about various tasks on her principal to-do list flitted through her mind as she pulled the tea bag string.

I never heard from Layala what happened with the test she was supposed to give. And Pessy was supposed to follow up with the students who failed, I have to ask her what happened.

No, that wasn’t where her mind was supposed to take her now! She was off now.

Time to think about Chayala, or Perela, or Devoiry.

But for some reason, all her little angels smiling at her in her mind’s eye seemed perfectly content to let Bnos Golda take back over the reins.

Right, Mrs. Klein asked me to speak to Mr. Seidman about the upcoming trip. We need to book the buses in advance, and we’re probably too late, already. How are we going to find drivers?

The tea was warm, soothing. If only her thoughts would stop racing.

Next year, I won’t have to deal with Mr. Seidman. I hope Devorah’s boss is easy to work with. She claims he is…

Her tea drained, Mrs. Gordon got up to tackle the housework.

Just as she started soaping the dishes, the phone rang.

Sigh.

She hoped this was absolutely unrelated to school.

The towel wasn’t on the hook, so it took her an extra minute to get her hands dry. By the time she got to the phone, it had stopped ringing, but she could still see the name on the caller ID.

Seidman???

Was he in the middle of reading her brain? Mrs. Gordon flushed guiltily at the uncomplimentary thoughts she’d been thinking.

Before she could do anything else, though, her cell phone sent out a ringtone.

She grabbed it from the shelf above the counter and flipped it open. Yes, it was Mr. Seidman.

Calling her at home…?

Before she could think, she pressed Accept.

“Hello?”

“Hi, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Seidman speaking. Do you have a few minutes to speak now?”

Too cordial. Too formal.

What did Mr. Seidman want to speak about?

Mrs. Gordon let her heart start hammering, but she modulated her voice carefully.

“Sure, what can I do for you, Mr. Seidman?”

“I heard some very interesting news through the grapevine today,” Mr. Seidman said, and Mrs. Gordon was shocked, but he actually sounded… insulted?

Hurt?

Yikes, what was going on here?

Mrs. Gordon said nothing.

“I don’t know if I should have been the last to know, but it sounds like you are less than happy at Bnos Golda, and are looking for employment elsewhere. Specifically, at Aspire Education Services. Am I right?”

What was Tim thinking?

Josh wasn’t sure, and the waters of the Tigris weren’t giving him any answers either.

He was off the grid here in this remote part of Iraq, where even his

tech-savvy friends wouldn’t locate him. It was his Plan C, which went into effect as soon as he heard what Tim had done.

Tim, as the CEO and owner of Tee, had basically gone and announced to the world that he had access to all of Finance2’s data – which sent the world right onto Josh’s tail. Sure, he had enough scapegoats and backup plans going that he didn’t feel afraid.

Out of all of the tech elite friends he had, he was the only one who actually was prepared for every eventuality, with enough bunkers around the world to keep him alive even if the rest of the world had finished itself off.

That was how he was able to slowly but steadily keep working toward his goal of controlling the world. With Finance2, he’d gotten so close. Now, his closest friend had thrown decades of progress into the digital garbage can.

Not that he hadn’t gotten enough out of that deal to keep the next phase of the plan going. Hard cash could do a lot more for world dominion than people ever thought about.

Because he’d met very few people in his life that could say no to the kind of money Josh could proffer.

The question was, which of his ideas were most likely to get him to the next step?

As much as Finance2 had helped him dictate to people how to spend their money, that wasn’t enough. He had to create a system that would tell people what to do in every facet of their lives.

Only once he had a system in place for that, could he hope to manipulate the world to follow his own blueprint.

He was aware that the collapse of Finance2 made his task all the more difficult. People would be far less likely to trust AI with their personal information now.

So he had to aim now from another angle.

As Josh contemplated this, his expression blank, the waters in the riverbank below surged forward.

Really, with the kind of cash he had at his disposal, there was an easy way to do this.

Pay enough money to put a puppet president at the helm of the most powerful country in the world. Then dictate that country’s policy. It was easy, but would it be effective enough?

Josh contemplated this, looking at the river thoughtfully.

“I don’t think there’s much to this case anymore, actually,” DA prosecutor Adam Pebner said, leaning against the back of his chair.

“Just two weeks ago, everyone was out for this guy’s blood. You sure we can let him go so easily?” Ryan Freis looked skeptical.

“As long as we put someone else in the chair. Let’s be honest, the Kleinberg scandal is the type of thing that blows over. The whole media and internet was talking about him for those few days, but by now, everyone’s lost interest. Who’s going to care if he’s out on bail? By now, everyone’s much more interested in throwing dirt at Tee and begging the FTC to regulate them than thinking about Kleinberg sitting in jail.”

“That’s true, Tee was definitely a big distraction. But think about the headline that Kleinberg is out on bail. I can just see those opinion editorials blasting the ineffective government who can’t put a guy like Kleinberg behind bars, and pointing out how people like him are notorious for escaping and evading trial.”

Adam looked thoughtful. Was Kleinberg really a flight risk?

When you looked at the case without all the distortions that the media had painted in, he really had very little to do with the criminal aspects of Finance2. What he had done was drive the bank he managed into the ground, in the span of just a few hours. But that wasn’t something the public cared about.

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Ryan looked mulish.

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Tzippy Retek picked up a bag of Drizzilicious from the spread of nosh on her bedroom floor, opening it and taking out a handful to crunch.

“Drizzilicious for supper?” Mali asked from her position, sprawled across the rug. “You think that’s going to fill you up?”

“Drizzilicious is just the first course,” Tzippy said, smiling as she crunched louder. “Want some?”

Mali accepted a handful.

“What’s on the rest of the menu, then, Tzips?” Baila Stefansky asked.

Tzippy shrugged. “Look at the floor, help yourself. I raided the nosh cabinet, but we can always go to the grocery next door if we need more. I’ll tell my mother we have a murder test and we need the nosh to keep us going.”

“Nah, you can feed an army with all of this,” Chevy said, gesturing to the nosh spread out on the floor.

There was a short silence, as Tzippy and Baila thought back to Bruchi Kleinberg’s elaborate study parties, thrown nightly in her mansion.

There, the most exotic nosh was always on the menu, and Bruchi often ordered takeout for all the girls too.

Mali and Chevy, having never been invited to those erstwhile parties, knew exactly what Tzippy and Baila were thinking about.

“I wonder who Bruchi is studying with,” Mali said tentatively, knowing that the other girls would understand exactly why she was thinking about their classmate.

Tzippy shrugged. “Probably Zlaty,” she said.

“She’s probably not taking the test,” Chevy said. “I don’t think she took a stitch of notes a whole week. I sit right near her, so I know.”

There was another silence this time.

“Do you feel bad for her?” Mali asked, looking at Tzippy.

Tzippy recoiled, stung at the pointed question. “Of course I feel bad for her! You chap what a nebach she is? But she doesn’t want anyone to talk to her, she’s just snobbing everyone out. So fine, she doesn’t want, we’ll leave her alone!”

Tzippy flushed as she made her little speech, knowing that she was one of the girls who was benefitting from Bruchi’s lack of presence on the social scene. A natural leader, Tzippy had already begun taking over the eighth grade classroom social dynamics in a lot of ways.

Mali looked troubled. “I don’t know… that’s just Bruchi’s way, you know? To talk like that. I don’t know if it really means that she doesn’t want anyone to talk to her.”

Surprise registered on Tzippy’s face. Why was Mali pushing the case? Since when did Mali care so much about Bruchi Kleinberg, who had never given Mali the time of day?

“Whatever,” Chevy said in a singsong

voice. “Can we get back to history? We, like, hardly even finished the first chapter!”

“Yeah, let’s start again. Sooo, anyone wants to read their notes?” Baila asked, avoiding the other girls’ eyes so as not to get pulled into the awkward conversation.

“I’ll continue,” Tzippy offered, picking up her notes. She cast another sidelong glance at Mali, who still looked troubled.

But why?

As Tzippy read her notes aloud, an image of Bruchi’s shuttered face rose in her mind. Bruchi walked around the school hallways with a chip on her shoulder that said, “Don’t touch me!” but who said that was what she really wanted?

Except for Zlaty, Bruchi hadn’t let anyone get too close to her since her father’s arrest. But if Tzippy were fully honest, they hadn’t really tried… Tzippy didn’t like the uncomfortable feelings Mali had stirred up, but she couldn’t ignore them now that they’d raised their head.

Was there something that she, Tzippy, should have been doing for Bruchi?

Especially if she was kind of taking over Bruchi’s role as queen of the class?

The thought gave Tzippy a nervous thrill that went through all her veins. If she was queen of the class, she definitely was not going to be a snob like Bruchi had been. She would be happy to talk to every girl in the class and make sure everyone felt included.

So maybe, that meant talking to Bruchi, too?

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The doctor raised her head from the pen and paper and looked at Sara Liba. “In the normal world, before the rise of the Reich,” she spat out in an angry whisper, “there were workers’ rights. Rights! Basic ones! Someone who was sick had sick days, and was paid by his employer for those days!”

“I heard about it,” Sara Liba said. “My father, Hashem yinkom damo, had a shoe store, so those rules probably didn’t apply to him. But for people who worked for someone else, I’m sure it was significant.”

“Very, very significant.” The doctor shook her head. “I imagine that there were conditions, and you couldn’t announce that you were sick every day and get paid as if you worked normally. But it was a basic law that favored the workers. And here? People are choking themselves not to miss even one hour of work. It’s

dreadful.”

Babbe sighed and took the sheet of paper. “They choke themselves?” she asked quietly. Was Elky choking? There had been something strange in her eyes when they’d spoken about the party and the work she would be missing. Was it possible that they were simply starving for bread at home? But why? He worked, she worked…why shouldn’t the money be enough for them to buy food?

“Choking, definitely. Should I give you an example? If Bilhah, the preschool teacher, would have been able to rest a bit more over the years, she wouldn’t be in the state that she’s in today.”

“Yes…” Babbe nodded. After a moment, she shook herself. “Thank you, Doctor. I’ll give this to her.”

The good doctor smiled. “I see that in your community, everything goes through you.”

“Oh, not everything at all.” The older woman chuckled. “It’s just that Elky came yesterday with her mother to ask my advice about something, and I promised to help her out… Maybe I’ll go visit her at home right now and I’ll give this to her. I promised her that you’d agree to write a request to the management, and maybe that would help.”

“Isn’t she invited to the party at the Wangel manor house?”

“She can’t go,” Babbe said lightly. “She doesn’t feel so well, right?”

But Elky didn’t open the door, and all of Sara Liba’s knocking

was futile. Sara Liba didn’t know if Elky was angry at her, and that’s why she wasn’t answering the door, or if there was another reason. She bent down and slid the doctor’s note under the door and then turned from there to Aryeh and Naomi’s house. “Babbe!” Naomi greeted her with a broad smile. “It’s so nice that you came! What did we do to deserve the honor of your visit?”

“Well, obviously, I came to do the mitzvah of bikur cholim,” Babbe said, and marched right over to her grandson’s bed. “How are you, Aryeh?”

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digest that, Babbe. As it is, she’s very bitter about being told to call in sick for two days so that she could miss the party…”

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Aryeh and Naomi exchanged glances for a fraction of a second. “It’s alright, Babbe,” Aryeh said hoarsely. “We’re managing. Thanks.”

Babbe didn’t give up. “The preschool teacher’s salary is almost nothing,” she said. “Should I give you vouchers? Or just buy the things? Believe me, Zeide and I have too much. How much do two old people eat already?”

“We have savings, Babbe,” Aryeh said.

“I can’t do it to Elky,” she finally whispered. “She won’t be able to digest that, Babbe.

“I’m in favor,” Babbe said with a wink. Then she decided to drop the sensitive topic. “Naomi, what’s doing at the preschool now, when you are not there?”

“Rivku and I are taking turns with the breaks. Yesterday she left for an hour; today I did.” She put the tea down on the table. “You can sit down, Babbe—please, don’t stand.”

“So I had the zechus to come just when it was your break?” Babbe took a seat. “I don’t want to disturb you. I just want to ask you two questions. Would you go to the Wangels’ party, Naomi?”

“Why me?”

“Because you are strong.”

Naomi was quiet and glanced at her husband. He didn’t say a word.

“I can’t do it to Elky,” she finally whispered. “She won’t be able to

“Yes, I know. Naomi’s mother, your aunt, told me about the wedding gift you got from Wangel. Very nice, all well and good, but savings are an important thing that shouldn’t get wasted every time something unexpected crops up. You are still young. Keep those extra vouchers for more urgent expenses. So you’ll get food from me now, and just take it and say thank you.”

“Thank you,” Aryeh said. Naomi echoed him. And then they were both quiet.

“Or you can go to the party this evening, Naomi. They promised a monetary gift,” Babbe added with another wink. “I was just joking. I understand you very well, and I won’t ask you again to go. We’ll send a few others, from our better girls. Not that there’s anyone as wonderful as you!” She smiled at Naomi. ***

“Maybe you should give shiurim for the wives of the Russian workers,” Dena’s mother-inlaw suggested with a wink.

Dena was horrified at the idea. “I can barely speak Yiddish!” she said, before realizing that it was just a joke. “What else can a woman do in Vienna?”

“Work in an office, be a teacher, or preschool teacher… But most women who are mothers of small children, like you are, stay home and raise their children.”

“But I have no one to raise in the morning,” Dena muttered miserably. “The boys are in cheder then, and the house is empty.”

“And what about taking care of things in your house?”

“I don’t like to do that all day long. It’s boring for me.”

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“Yes. The cleaning lady cleans so much better than me anyway.” Dena sounded on the verge of despair.

“So perhaps you can help with the account books at the factory.” Finally, Bentzy’s mother seemed to realize that this was a nearly vital need. “Come over each morning. On some days I’ll teach you how to do it, and on the other days we’ll go shopping. There’s no lack of things for a good wife to do.”

She glanced at her daughter-in-law. “But tell me, when you lived in Israel, what did you do all day?”

“I did some substituting in a playgroup for two- and threeyear-old kids.”

“And on the other days?”

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“So, you would spend time with your sisters?” The devoted shvigger was trying to hone in on the magnitude of the difference. “Or with your mother?”

“Not much…” Dena was also wondering why things were so different now. “Well, I didn’t have cleaning help there, so I did it all myself. But it’s not only that. I can’t even define it myself, but for some reason, I was never bored there…”

“You don’t have to define the reason.” The older woman tried to steer the conversation back to safer, more familiar territory. “Come over tomorrow. We’ll go shopping a bit, we’ll cook together, and you’ll take the food home for supper. The children and Bentzy will come home to a satisfied mother, yes?”

Dena nodded, understanding that she’d have to suffice with this.

“But you need friends besides me,” her shvigger suddenly added. “There are lots of young women your age in the community; it’s really a whole chevra. They have shiurim and get-togethers, things like that. You need to get to know them; it’s not good that you’re here a few months already and you still hardly know anyone. Hey, tomorrow I’m going to invite Charna Krieger to come over! Why didn’t I think of it earlier?”

Without realizing it, Dena shifted on the couch, moving a bit further in the other direction. “Charna Krieger?” she echoed. “The one who we met two weeks ago at Katzengold when we went to buy winter clothes?”

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Hadran Alach 'Kol Hatorah Kulah'

(We will Return to You ‘The Entire Torah’)

This most enigmatic sign - even to Talmidei Chachamim - was emblazoned on the screen at the D-City complex in Ma’ale Adumim last week. All 300 guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Perl and all the talmidei chachamim present were familiar with the first two words – they are recited at the conclusion of each tractate of the Talmud, or the conclusion of the entire Talmud. However, this sign declares the conclusion of ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ - the entire breadth of Torah scholarship! Yes, this gathering was to celebrate just that. The questions that all asked were: Who defined what ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ encompasses and how is this possible?

This is the great legacy of the Sar Hatorah, Maran Hagaon Hagadol Harav Chaim Kanievsky, ztk”l.

The ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ project includes the following works PLUS their commentaries: The 24 sifrei Tanach, Talmud Bavli, Talmud Yerushalmi, Shishah Sidrei Mishnah, the Zohar, Tosefta, Sifra, Sifrei, all the Midrashim, Rambam, Shulchan Aruch and halachic works through to modern times and Sifrei Mussar.

Yissachar-Zevulun

Amid great splendor and grandeur, the Siyum of ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ (the Entire Torah) was celebrated. Hundreds of talmidei chachamim fully proficient in Shas and Poskim had toiled for a full year, studying the entire Torah in all its parts. They all participated in a Yissachar-Zevulun partnership with the philanthropist Reb Shlomo Perl of Lawrence, NY. To celebrate the simcha, Mr. and Mrs. Perl were accompanied by their family and many guests from America to be part of this unique celebration in the festively adorned hall.

The Perls’ ‘partners’ in the celebration are all brilliant talmidei chachamim

By Rabbi Eliezer Sandler

who studied every page of ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ in the names of Mr. and Mrs. Perl.

The renowned Mashpia Hagadol Harav Hagaon Elimelech Biderman, shlit”a, electrified the gathering with his address. He declared that the ongoing ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ projects, instituted by Harav Hagaon Avrohom Eisen, shlit”a, the Pozna Rov, is a remarkable innovation, ‘unprecedented in this generation’. The Yissachar-Zevulun agreement, under which the 'Yissachars' study ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ in the merit of the 'Zevulun' who supports their learning. Harav Chaim Kanievsky, not only prepared the list of all the sefarim to be included in the learning program,

Admor Harav Refael Abuhatzeira of Ashdod giving divrei brocha. Seated (l to r): Harav Chaim Zalman HaLevi Eisen, Mo"etz and head of the Beis Hora'ah Lishkas Sta"m. Harav Avrohom Eisen, Pozna Rov and Founder of Mifal Kol Hatorah Kulah; Reb Shlomo Perl, Mesayem Kol Hatorah Kulah; Harav Moshe Isaac Samet, Rosh Hakolel Kol Hatorah Kulah.

but also paskened (ruled) that the Konei Torah (Torah-learning sponsors) are ‘bona fide partners' in the learning itself – meaning that all the learning is attributed as if they learned it themselves, too!

This amazing initiative and its zechus, endorsed by the Sar Hatorah, is what encourages individuals who are blessed with the means to do so, to seek this unique Torah partnership. The zechus of the current cycle of ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ is that of Reb Shlomo Perl, sheyicheh, from America, with the entire cycle of learning named after him and his wife Mrs. Ruth Perl, shetichyeh.

Maranan v’Rabbanan

The audience stood with great excitement to welcome Maran Hagaon Hagadol Harav Moshe Sternbuch, shlit”a. He was full of great praise of the idea of the unique learning and the completing ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’.

The renowned Maggid, Harav Hagaon Baruch Rosenblum, shlit”a, delivered an inspiring drashah in praise of the lomdei Torah and konei Torah. He highlighted the words of the Chofetz Chaim in Ahavas Chesed regarding limiting giving tzedakah to one-fifth of one's wealth when giving to the poor or similar causes. However, a YissacharZevulun partnership is considered as a business venture, an investment in acquiring Torah learning and, similarly therefore, there is no limit as to what one is permitted to invest in a business,

even if he invests all his money!

The Admor Harav Refael Abuchatzeira, shlit”a, was warmly received and graced the event with his presence, and delivered wonderful words in praise of the lomdei Torah and konei Torah.

The Skverer Rebbe, shlit”a, sent a letter of divrei brachah to the gathering and which was read on behalf of the Rebbe by his trusted aide Rabbi Shalom Ber Fishel. The Toldos Aharon Rebbe, shlit”a, also attended the Siyum.

‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’

The guests listened to the moving words of the mesayem, Reb Shlomo Perl, who described the sequence of events of his involvement in the project:

"A year ago, in the days leading up to Shavuos, I heard about the wonderful idea and opportunity offered by the Pozna Rov. Namely, the possibility

of acquiring the learning of the entire Shas through the 'Yissachar-Zevulun' arrangement. I immediately knew'I’m in.' Within a week, the Pozna Rov arrived at my office with a 'YissacharZevulun' contract, and I was extremely happy with the investment. However, a few days later, I learned that there was also an option to purchase the learning of ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ through a similar arrangement, and which would count, like with the Shas, as if I had learned all of it myself! Moreover, as is recorded in the shtar confirmed by Maran Harav Chaim, after arichus yamim v’shanum, when I come to olam ha’emes, I will have the zechus to sit and learn in the yeshiva shel ma’alah, not only with the Sar Hatorah, but also with the Tannaim and Amoraim, the Rishonim and the Acharonim. I told the Pozna Rov, 'I want the whole Torah, not just Shas.' And indeed, the Pozna Rov arrived with a special 'YissacharZevulun' document written according to the text dictated by Sar HaTorah Hagaon Harav Chaim Kanievsky, zt"l.

Hakoras Hatov

Turning to the Pozna Rov, Reb Shlomo said, "The Gemara says at the beginning of Bava Basra, 'Greater is the one who facilitates an action than the one who performs it.' Pozna Rov, this saying of Chazal was said about you! You have granted us this wonderful and immense zechus. My family and I are filled with gratitude to you. It is impossible to imagine the

Reb Shlomo Perl reciting the Kaddish at the Siyum.

Harav Avrohom Eisen, Pozna Rov; Harav Moshe Sternbuch, Posek Hador; Reb Shlomo Perl.

magnitude of the zechuyos that you have bestowed upon us, and we are deeply thankful for it.

"My partners, the dear avreichim talmidei chachamim - over the last year we were indeed partners. You learned in my name and for my sake. I owe you much gratitude. I thank your wives and your families for allowing you to dedicate yourself to this special learning for many hours every day, on Shabbos and Yom Tov, during vacation time, and at all other available times, to be able to accomplish ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ in just one year. There are truly no words to adequately thank you for the immense zechus you have granted me!"

The Moving Siyum

Emotions were high when the Mashpia Hagadol Reb Elimelech, shlit”a, rose to speak. He recalled the stirring words of the Ohr HaChaim

Hakadosh, referring to Chazal: When a person goes to his eternal rest, it is announced on High, ‘Praised is the one who comes with his learning (Talmudo) in hand," meaning that whatever Torah one learned in this world, he will be able to learn it in the yeshivah shel ma'alah. However, what one did not learn here, they will not be able to understand, even in the yeshivah shel ma'alah.

My friends, we have here in our midst, a Yid – Reb Shlomo - who will take his place in the yeshivah shel ma'alah, and all that will be studied there will be familiar to him. He will not be missing any part of the holy Torah. Simply, he had the zechus to learn ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ – the Entire Torah! The Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh states, even one who has made a kinyan to purchase the learning of Torah has the zechus and will understand in the yeshivah shel ma'alah when they learn what he

has learned!"

3 Generations

Great excitement was palpable through the hall when Reb Shlomo’s two sons and his grandson ascended the dais to make siyumim on masechtos of Bava Kamma and Bava Metzia, which they had studied as part of the ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ framework. Reb Shlomo had tears as he watched them following in his footsteps. He was overcome with a deep understanding of what is essential in the life of a Yid and what is secondary. They were followed by Reb Shlomo who ascended to recite the Siyum, saying, "Hadran Alach Maseches Niddah v’’Kol Hatorah Kulah’ - We shall return to you; our mind is on you; and you on us. You shall not be forgotten by us, and we shall not be

Harav Yitzchok Shaul Kanievsky with Harav Nisan Kaplan, Rosh Yeshiva Daas Aharon.

Harav Yitzchok Shaul Kanievsky addressing the gathering. Seated (l to r): Reb Shlomo Perl; Harav Aba Kleinerman; Harav Nisan Kaplan; Spinka Rebbe of Ganei Gad.

Reb Meilech Biederman dancing with Reb Shlomo Perl.

Hamashpia Hagadol Reb Meilech Biederman speaking.

forgotten by you, not in this world and not in the world to come." A shudder passed through the audience as they heard these sublime and wonderful words.

Reb Shlomo recited the brachah Shehecheyanu, with the Shem umalchus (he had purchased a new garment for the occasion to permit the recitation of the full bracha). He was emotional and his voice broke during the brachah and as he struggled to finish the brachah, tears of joy ran down his cheeks. At this point, there was not a dry eye in the hall.

Am I the Naïve One?

The event was concluded with a powerful address by Hagaon Harav Nisan Kaplan, shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Da'as Aharon. "For several months now, I have been learning in chavrusa with my dear friend Reb Shlomo. Honestly, at first, I thought I was doing

him a favor by learning with him, but now I realize that I am in chavrusa with someone who has already learned ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’. It is he who is doing me a kindness by agreeing to learn together with me."

Harav Kaplan mentioned that Reb Shlomo had asked him a question that troubled him greatly: “How is it possible that there are not hundreds, if not dozens, of benefactors lining up at the door of the Pozna Rav to purchase ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’?

"Am I the naïve one? This ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ is an enormous zechus. There is no shortage of Yidden blessed with wealth. Why aren't they coming forward to do what I did? They should all be jumping at the opportunity to merit ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’, when all they need is a commitment of funds, something which, baruch Hashem, they do not lack...

"I told Reb Shlomo, and I say to you, my friends, to merit ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’, one needs to have a special zechus. Not everyone merits this! Not everyone who has been blessed with wealth can merit and purchase with their money the privilege of ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’. This zechus belongs only to a select few - those who value the Torah with all their heart, those who support talmidei chachomim consistently, and those who honor talmidei chachamim without expecting them to honor them back because of his money. A special and fine person like Reb Shlomo, is one who can merit such a wonderful and unique opportunity!"

Mifal Kol Hatorah Kulah - The Legacy of the Sar HaTorah

Harav Nisan Kaplan speaking.

Reb Shlomo Perl reciting the Hadran. Seated (l to r): Harav Avrohom Eisen, Pozna Rov; Harav Aba Kleinerman; Harav Yitzchok Shaul Kanievsky; Harav Nisan Kaplan.

Seated (l to r): Harav Avrohom Eisen, Pozna Rov; Toldos Aharon Rebbe; Reb Meilech Biederman.

Harav Avrohom Eisen looks on as the Toldos Aharon Rebbe gives a brocha to Reb Shlomo Perl.

In a fascinating address, Hagaon Harav Yitzchak Shaul Kanievsky, shlit”a, beloved son of Sar Hatorah, Maran Hagaon Hagadol Harav Chaim Kanievsky ztk"l, gave personal testimony of how his father came to formulate the learning plan for the ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ project.

The project is the brainchild of the Pozna Rov, Hagaon Harav Avrohom Halevi Eisen, shlit”a. At one point, he was concerned whether even a 'Yissachar-Zevulun' pact for ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ could enable the 'Zevulun' to be truly considered as someone who has ‘learned it all’, even if brilliant talmidei chachamim he supports do so in his name?

The Pozna Rov presented this question to Maran Sar HaTorah, who deliberated on the issue until he came to a clear and unequivocal decision.

The Project Unfolds

Harav Yitzchak Shaul shared how the program evolved ‘on his father's shtender’. He described the entire process until his father gave his consent, confirming that when the koneh Torah (Torah purchaser), the Zevulun, would reach Heaven after his passing, it will be considered as if he himself had learned Kol Hatorah Kulah’! This decision was not taken lightly. Rav Chaim asked to revisit the matter again and again, until he signed a remarkable letter confirming this conclusion.

"Some four years ago, Hagaon Harav Avrohom Eisen conceived the brilliant idea of the ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ project. However, before it was made public, he came to my father zt"l and presented the proposal. We deliberated at length with my father zt"l and explored the issue:

“The Rema writes in Hilchos Talmud Torah that one who is unable to learn Torah, whether due to inability or lack of understanding, should provide financial support to another who does learn Torah. The zechus of the supporter is that he is considered as if he himself had learned that Torah.

Record it on the Matzeiva

“We asked my father zt"l: What is

certain, is that the supporter has a share in the Torah learned by the one he supports, as the Gemara already discusses the 'Yissachar-Zevulun' agreement. The question is whether if, for example, a talmid chacham would be supported to learn the masechta Brachos, does it count for the supporter as if he too learned Brachos himself? Bottom line - when he comes to Heaven, will it be considered that he learned Brachos, or will he only have the merit of facilitating someone else to learn it?

“My father zt"l paskened (ruled) that since the Rema writes that it is considered as if he himself had learned it, which means that the 'Zevulun' learns every word that the 'Yissachar' learns.

“Therefore, the idea proposed by

Dovi Perl, grandson of Reb Shlomo and son of Benny, makes a siyum on Masechet Bava Metzia.

Harav Avrohom Eisen, Pozna Rov, addresses the Siyum.

Moshe Perl, son of Reb Shlomo, makes a siyum on Masechet Bava Kamma.

Reb Shlomo Perl, flanked by Harav Avrohom Eisen and Harav Nisan Kaplan, is presented with a leather-bound Sefer Talmudo B’yado listing all the sefarim learned under Kol Hatorah Kulah, and the corresponding names of each of the Talmidei Chachomim who learned on his behalf.

Harav Eisen, shlit”a, to make a special agreement to learn ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’, was very pleasing to my father and he reviewed and signed the shtar (document).”

In fact, the Sar Hatorah paskened in writing to the Pozna Rov, that a Zevulun who had acquired Torah through a Yissachar-Zevulun pact, could have that Torah learning recorded on his matzeiva that the Zevulun had learned it in this world.

Until Rav Chaim’s Last Breath

Harav Yitzhak Shaul noted that “the first shtar of ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ that my father zt"l signed, stated that the learning of that ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ cycle was to be completed on 17 Adar

II 5782, exactly a year after the signing. My friends, that turned out to be the very day that my father zt"l was laid to rest!

“It was as if, he did not permit his pure body to come into contact with the clods of earth in his grave as long as his legacy ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah' had not been consolidated for future generations with its first Siyum! “Chazal say that sometimes Hashem waits for a person to perform a certain mitzvah before taking his neshama, such as where great Gedolei Yisroel make the brocha Shehakol before their passing. It seems as if Hashem was waiting for my father to accomplish this zechus too, so that ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ could be learned within a year under the 'Yissachar-Zevulun' agreement, and then he would ascend

to the yeshivah shel ma'alah. Tonight’s Siyum is already the third year that ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ has been learned and completed, and is surely a great zechus for my beloved father ztk"l.

Appreciation

“I am grateful to the Pozna Rov, Harav Avrohom Halevi Eisen, who was very beloved by and close to my father zt"l. For years, he would come to my father in Bnei Brak with the rabbanim gaonim of the Shas Yiden network to test them orally throughout Shas.

My father had much pleasure from these visits and encouraged him to open ten such kollelim. Already, Harav Eisen has opened seven kollelim with a complement of 125 brilliant talmidei chachamim geonim, all who know Shas cold. All these zechuyos are to the credit of Harav Eisen. However, at tonight’s Siyum of ‘Kol Hatorah Kulah’ the greatest zchus belongs to the mesayem, the one who read the Hadran and who completed it all, the Zevulun Hagadol, Reb Shlomo Perl, shlit”a.

“Yehi ratzon that after arichas yomim tovim v’shonim, when Reb Shlomo comes to the Olam Ha’emes, they will surely announce before him, “Blessed is he who comes here with his Torah learning in hand” and may he be blessed with an abundance of brachah and hatzlachah in all that he does."

Dancing on the dais at the conclusion of the Siyum.

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The 17th of Tammuz marks the beginning of the 3 weeks, where we mourn the destruction of Yerushalayim and the Beis Hamikdash. Although we are very sad during these 3 weeks, there are some special mitzvahs we can do to help build the 3rd Beis Hamikdash.

IMAGINE

After many years of hardships and troubles, the Jews were finally able to build a Beis Hamikdash. Not only was this a grand and beautiful home, it was a home for Hashem and the Shechina, Hashem’s presence. Sadly, it was destroyed, not once but twice. The first was in the times of the Babylonians and the second, in the times of the Romans. During the time of the second Beis Hamikdash, the Romans made a siege around Yerushalayim and no one was allowed to go in or out. On the 17th of Tammuz they broke through the walls of Yerushalayim and started their way towards the Beis Hamikdash. 3 weeks later on Tisha B’av the 2nd Beis Hamikdash was destroyed.

DELVING DEEPER

BRING IT HOME

What good deed can you do to help bring Moshiach?

This is obviously a day of great sadness. But besides for fasting, what can we do to help build the 3rd Beis Hamikdash? During the time from Shiva Asar B’Tammuz to Tisha B’av (when the Beis Hamikdash was destroyed), we can bring a special light into this world, the light that prepares the world for Moshiach. But how? Firstly, we can learn about Moshiach - learn about what the world will be like when Moshiach comes and how we can prepare for it. We can also try to be extra kind to our friends and siblings. When Hashem sees us caring for each other, Hashem will bring us the ultimate happiness, the coming of Moshiach.

Cut bleeding tissue paper into small/medium rectangles (2 x 2 inch)

For the next line, place bricks in between the bricks of the row underneath, for a real wall look. Continue the wall until finished.

Using your small paintbrush, paint little grass weeds in between the bricks, with green paint.

Mizrach Wall Art PARSHA

Place one rectangle on the bottom of the canvas. Dip the larger paintbrush into water, paint over entire tissue paper.

Leaving a little space in between the bricks, completing the line. Peel off the tissue paper.

Place the Mizrach letters onto the canvas and paint letters using purple paint.

Let dry and your Mizrach Wall Art is complete! You can hang it up as a reminder that every good action we do brings Moshiach closer!

SUPPLIES

Aleph-Bet Cookie Cutters (to spell the word Mizrach: Mem מ, Zayin ז, Resh ר, Ches ח)

Paint: Purple and Green

Bleeding Tissue Paper

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

Center Monticello: Half acre land w/ house. Walking distance to shul all year. Call: 718-801-1915

Sea Gate: 12,000 SF, 120x100. R3 1 zoning. Near shul/yeshiva premises. Parking avail. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

HOUSE / CONDO FOR SALE

BP-15th & Mid 50's, 3rd FL 20x62, brick 3 BDR, porch, + air rights, attached, $1.25. Text: 929-475-1558

BP: 14th & Mid 40s: 700 SF CO-OP. Elevator building. $500K. 732.708.2004

BP: 15th & mid 40s: 20x50 on 30x100. R6, $3.1. Give oﬀer. 732.708.2004

BP: 17th & Lo 50s: 2 fam used as a 1 fam, brick, 22x70 on 25x100, R5. Asking $3.1M. 732-708-2004

BP: 19th & lo 50s: 16x40 on 16x100. Attached, needs work. Asking $1.3. 732-708-2004

Flatbush: Ave I/J: Older home, near B train, shopping, nice quiet street. 23x36 house on 40x100 lot. R5, cellar, driveway, & garage. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

Midwood-Ave K/Ocean Pkwy: Move Right In: Gut-renov apt, sunny, 2 BDR, 1.5 bth. Expansive, open living room, D/R, kosher kitchen. High ceilings, laundry, parking. $599K.

Lisa E. Kraner/MLR: 917-940-3237

Midwood/Ave K/E 26th: Move right in: lux gut-renov house, det 4 + 2 BDR, 5 bath, center hall, kosher double appliances EIK, C/A, ﬁn bsmt, bkyd, priv drvwy, $2.05M. Lisa E. Kraner/MLR: 917-940-3237

Sea Gate: Large 3-fam 40x40 on 80x100, owner's triplex apt, kosher kit, + 2 lg rental apts, sep entry. Deliv vacant/occupied. Great investment. New boiler, MIC, near shul. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

Sea Gate: Semi-attached house + basement. 18x44 on 28x100. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

West Palm Beach, Florida: For the best real estate deals, Contact Mrs. Debby Schwartz: 203-667-2785

West Palm Beach Florida: Wellington M, ground ﬂoor, 2 BDR apt. 347-760-0639

HOUSE / CONDO FOR RENT

BP-13th & 57th, 2 BDR apt, 8 beds. avail weekends, all amenities incl. Call: 917-686-4065

BP-13th & 57th, brand new fully furnished apt, 6 beds, hotel-style. avail weekends, all amenities incl. Call: 917-686-7147

BP: 13th & 42nd: Lovely basement apt. Gentle steps, backyard, incl. W/D, gas, heat, + electric bill. Full kit, shower, BDR. Avail from August 2024. el7777@gmail.com/ Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

BP: 13th & 54th, new 2 BDR, 1 ﬂight up, full kit, bath, A/C, W/D, Ch/Kallah. Shabbos, weekly, monthly. Day: 718-686-0909/ Eve: 347-524-7686

BP: 14th & 40th: Great condition.

1 BDR, 1 bath, kitchenette area.

718-490-4464

BP: 15th & 40th: Chossen Kallah Basement. 917-660-4850

Orange County, Kiryas Yoel: 4 BDR House, Section 8. 718-218-4722

BP: 15th & 40th: Gorgeous new basement front private entrance. Quartz countertops. Utilities incl. 347-304-1132

SHORT TERM RENTALS

Yerushalayim: 2 BDR newly renovated apartment in center. August 16-Sep 5. 845-999-3804

BP: 16th & 40th: Beautiful, newly renov bsmt, 1.5 BDR, new kit, ample closets, utilities incl. 917-586-1740

BP: 16th & 43rd: 1 large BDR basement. New house, 9' ceilings, kitchen, dinette, couch, W/D, front entrance. All utilities incl. 718-854-0878

BP: Furnished rooms near Maimonides & other clinics. Speciﬁcally for Drs, medical interns, & nurses. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

Looking for a frum girl to rent a room in my BP apt, out of town welcome, private bed & bath, W/D incl reasonable price, good location. Avail immed! Call/Lv msg: 718-755-8402/347-314-5040

APARTMENT UNFURNISHED

BP: 14th Ave: 3 BDR, 2 bath, 1500 SF. Semi-attached, 3rd ﬂ, front porch. No programs, pref adults, quiet, respectful, clean, friendly. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

BP: 16th & 61st: Bsmt, good for babysitting, business etc. 347-263-2774 lv msg

Flatbush: Ave J & E 4: Beautiful bright airy large 2 BDR, Kit, LR/DR, pvt house, W/D hook up. $2800 gas incl. Call: 718-316-7506

Flatbush: Ocean Pkwy & Foster: Spacious 3 BDR apt, 2 bath. 2 ﬂights up. $3350. Serious inquires only: 347-565-4779

Lakewood-Belz Shlav Beis

5 BDR apt, 2.5 baths, seforim rm + playroom, back porch, dishwasher, W/D, 2500 SF + storage, $2700. Short term welcome.

Call/Text: 929-272-5143

VACATION RENTAL

Linden: 3 BDR house, 1800 SF, 50x200 Lot. Text: 845-203-1120

BP: 17th & 18th & 53rd: Nice bsmt, W/D, utility incl, ideal for Chosson/Kallah or female.

718-435-5950

2 & 4 BDR apt avail for weekends in Monsey on Wiener Drive. Linen & towels prov. 845-263-7336

6 BDR vacation home on beautiful private acre near Monsey. Nr shul, luxury pool & spa (hot tub). $5000/week, $3000/wknd, $500/day, $300/half day, $100/hr. 718-930-4848

Airmont/Monsey Heights, 6 BDR newly renovated home w/ beautiful inground pool available for weekends. 845-274-6105

Airmont: Brand new 3 BDR apt w/ option to expand on scenic property w/ playgound for Shabbosim. All linens, towels, & Shabbos essentials provided. For info and bookings: shabbosairmont@gmail.com

Airy & spacious house w/ inground pool in Chestnut Ridge avail to rent for the month of August. (4+ BDR 3 bath) Also, a few wknds avail in July. 845-598-0285

Beautiful, updated, spacious 5 BDR house in Nanuet/ Chestnut Ridge (Monsey) avail Shabbosim. Close to shuls, stunning landscaped property, new patio, trampoline with net. 201-921-2213

Beautiful 4 BDR home w/ huge inground pool in Jackson NJ. Beautiful landscaping. Near shuls, shopping. Weekly/Shabbos after July 25. 3 night min. Call/Text: 347-631-5421/cgreenbean6@gmail.com

Belle Harber Rockaways corner beach Blk. Shabbos, YT & midweek getaway. Enj fresh ocean air. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 7 & up to 10 BDR avail. Eruv, near shuls, Kosher 20 min from BP Summer rentals avail 347-619-3525

Bloomingrove Monroe: Spacious 1 BDR apt, full service. For Shabbos/weekdays. Prime location. 845-774-8129

Chesnut Ridge: Beautiful summer rental on a massive property. Gorg sunroom & deck overlooking a prvt ﬁshing brook, large playground. Dates still avail: Aug 22- Sep 1. For more info: 845-502-4190

Chestnut Ridge, a beautiful large home avail for summer weekends, stunning grounds/playground. 845-274-3714/ 845-425-4010

Chestnut Ridge: Beautiful colonial, 5 BDR, sleeps 14, quiet st, close to shul, big property, trampoline, avail weekdays & weekends, pool incl. Call: 845-807-2578/ Email: rrosengarten5@gmail.com

Dexter Park, Chestnut Ridge: Big house, newly renovated on half acre lot, avail for weekends, 9 BDR, 19 beds. For more info, call: 845-652-3493

Escape! Amazing 3 BDR, kosher villa in North Miami Beach with a BIG heated pool! Well priced at $399 per night! To book your stay, text: 347-446-6780. For more info: Thetikivilla.com

MONSEY SHABBOS GETAWAY:

7+ BDR house in heimish Concord neighborhood, gorgeous park-like property, deck, swings, 20 beds. Linen & Shabbos essentials prov. 845-548-6478

Brand new, ﬁxed up, gorgeous duplex: 4 BDR, D/R, 2 bath, private entrance, driveway, near all shopping. 718-801-1915

Fallsburg: Beautiful 5 BDR 2.5 bath house avail for Shabbosim. Near minyanim & kosher grocery. Linen & towels provided. Call/Text: 845-701-1111

Lakewood: Beautiful weekend rental. Great price! Gorgeous 5 BDR house, spacious D/R/L/R. Lots of play areas indoor & outdoor. For more info call: 845-422-7814

Luxurious large 8 BDR home in the heart of Monsey. All amenities incl, suitable for reunions, simchas. Avail Shabbosim. 845-323-2798

Miami Beach:

Collins Ave, beautiful ocean view. 1 BDR apt. 347-760-0570

Monsey: 6 BDR private house, avail Aug 23-30, centrally located near shuls & shopping.

Call/Text: 845-263-9064

Monsey: Huge private house, 8-9 BDR, quiet block near shuls, massive dining room, 3 ﬂrs, 4 full bath, 2 powder rooms, huge deck, fully stocked playroom, basketball, trampoline, tetherball, massive back yard, Shabbos essentials, linen & towels etc. Shabbos Chazon: Aug 9-11, & Nachamu: Aug 16-18. Call/Text: 917-652-6355/ springvalleyvacation@gmail.com

MONSEY SHABBOS GETAWAY

7 BDR house in Concord, 19+beds, 3 ﬂr, XL deck & backyard. Linens & Shabbos essentials prov. Avail Shabbosim. 845-425-5789

Relax: Kosher Villas in Monroe 14+ beds with outdoor activities. Book now summer-Succos. Call/Text: 845-537-1162

Fallsburg: 3 BDR, 2 bath available ﬁrst week & last weekend of August. Near Twin Oaks/Willow Woods. Call: 646-242-3490

Seagate Vacation Home

Avail weekday/weekend/Yom Tov. Fresh

ocean air in beautiful resort.

1, 2 & 3 BDR homes. 718-946-1236

South Fallsburg- Beautiful 9 bedroom, 26+ beds, next door to shul, playground, game room avail 8/1-8/11 great price! 323-388-6901

Vacation rental in North Miami. 3-BDR with pool & jacuzzi!! Located next to shuls & kosher groceries! Call: 917-635-4043

Weekends in Monsey: Nice spacious walkin 2 BDR apt avail in Bates wknds. Call: 845-587-3578

BUNGALOW FOR RENT

2 bedroom bungalow available for second half, in Bayis Vegan. Call or Text 929-430-9650

Boys camp near Bloomingburg has two-room, two-bath units for August.

Magniﬁcent grounds. Food incl. $9,000.

Call/Text: 347-977-0809

Kiamesha Lake: Bungalow avail for 2nd half. 917-660-4850

Monticello: 3 BDR, 1 bath apt. Walk to park/shuls/shopping. Great price! Call: 347-554-0072

Spacious 2 BDR bungalow avail to rent for 2nd half in Apples/Swan Lake. 929-539-2368

Summer House: Furnished 4 BDR, near all conveniences, shopping, pool, shul, laundry. Upstate NY. Photos: el7777@gmail.com/ Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

OFFICE / SPACE FOR RENT

BP. *New Utrecht & mid 50's, prof office spaces, $350 - $1500. *Mid 50's & NU office rm, $350. *Office rms for females, $200+. Broker: 732-708-2004

BP. 16th Ave: Storefront, 1,400 SF + basement space. 14th & high 40's: oﬃce space on ground ﬂoor, 1400 SF, newly built. 732-708-2004

BP: 12th & 59th: 1800 SF bsmt for playgroup. 718-490-0825

BP: 13th & 51st: 2 room oﬃce available/bathroom. 718-801-1915

OPWDD COORDINATOR

HCS is looking for a full-time, responsible and organized person with excellent communication and computer skills to work with parents, workers and care managers. Responsibilities include coordinating services, recordkeeping and collaborating with a team. Please forward resume’ to jobs@hcsny.org

INSTRUCTOR

Chayeinu Academy is seeking 1:1 instructor for the upcoming ‘24-’25 school year.

Please email resume to info@chayeinuacademy. org or call 718-303-9170

HR ASSISTANT

HCS is looking to hire a part time HR Assistant, for the late afternoon to evening hours to assist in the recruitment and onboarding process. Experience in HR and onboarding would be helpful. Please send resume to jobs@hcsny.org

DSP

Seeking a warm Heimish Couple to spend every second Shabbos in a group home in Flatbush, from Friday 12pm-till Moitzei Shabbos 11pm. Creating a homey atmosphere, for a few adults.

Please send your resume to dsp@hcsny.org or call 7188542747 ext.1507

After school program in BP for boys with special needs is looking to hire someone to lead the program for the upcoming school year. Experience a plus.

Please call 718.854.2747 ext. 1280 or email a.preis@hcsny.org

DSP

HCS is seeking female Direct Support Professionals to work in a beautiful group home in Boro Park for highly independent young women.

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities a plus. Driver’s license Preferred. Full-time, flexible hours. Monday through Friday 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Please contact 347-598-3127

HCS is looking for an experienced full time Registered Nurse(RN) for our residences in Brooklyn Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a great work environment.

Please send resume to Jobs@hcsny.org

DSP

Direct Support Professional HCS is seeking male DSPs to work at our Flatbush residence for afternoon shifts 3-11 pm daily.

Please forward resume’ to jobs@hcsny.org Please call 718-854-2747 ext. 1114

BP: 13th & 51st: Street level renovated nice room 5x8 9 ft ceilings. Incl. utilities. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546. Photos after speaking: el7777@gmail.com

Bilingually certiﬁed Yiddish-speaking male SEIT for chassidish boys preschool in BP. Full caseload. Highest rate. Pension. E: esamuel@itstheraygroup.com Call: 718-431-8938

BP: 14th & 40th: Great condition.

1 room, 1 bath, kitchenette area. 718-490-4464

Bookkeeping oﬃce seeking a detailoriented F/T employee w/ basic QB & Excel knowledge. Willing to train the right candidate. Opportunity to grow. Call/Text: 917-601-6096/ Email: tbcjob2024@gmail.com

Entry Level Coordinator: Join our warm & collaborative, woman run Special Ed program located in the heart of BP for the upcoming school year. We work with children aged 2-5 years old. F/T or 2:30-4:30 PM hours available. If you are looking to learn & grow in the ﬁeld. To learn more:

Call/Text: 917-968-2292

BP: 16th & 42nd: State of the art oﬃce, private entrance, 9 ft ceiling, windows, private bath, kitchenette, Incl. wiﬁ, heating/cooling, 1 lg open room, & 1 private room. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546

NU/55th: Oﬃce Rooms/Oﬃce Desks. $250 Monthly.

732.708.2004

BP daycare seeking: 2nd half: Teachers 21 & up, Assistants 16 & up. Upcoming school year: F/T administrative/secretarial position avail, Teachers for children ages 12-18 months. Floater positions avail. Great environment, good pay for the right candidate. Email resume to: gbaum@bebabove.org/ Call/Text: 347-419-7607

BP oﬃce seeks Secretary/Executive Assistant: Proﬁcient in computers, with some knowledge in Excel & Photoshop. brooklynjob4520@gmail.com

CAR FOR SALE

Cadi car '09. Looks like new. 718-801-1915

Car Donations

Donate your vehicle. Receive $1500 tax deduction + $500 cash shopping card. We buy cars too! Call: 718-974-9428

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Are you patient & caring? Do you love babies? Looking for girl/woman (age 18-30) from BP to help mother w/ 7-month-old, 2-4 PM & 4-6:30 PM, Mon-Thurs. Good pay, on the books. Call w/ ref: 718-972-3437

B’Above Zeeskites 13th & 59th seeks F/T experienced teachers for ages 2-3 year olds, and babysitters for ages 12-18m. Great environment and beneﬁts. Call 347-620-2210/ yitty@zeeskites.com

BYBP seeking upper elementary school teachers. Experience preferred. Please email resume to ﬁnks@bjbp.org or call 718-436-7300 ext. 309

Care Manager Supervisor:

28-35 hours weekly in oﬃce. Central BP location. Requires 3 plus years experience as a care manager. BA required. Salary range: $60,000-$75,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org/ 718-686-2326

Co-Teacher for Yiddish speaking playgroup w/ & w/ out 90 credits towards BA for Sept. Small class!

Please call: 646-413-2039

Daycare center of BP is looking for a BA teacher & a F/T ﬂoater for Sept. Call/Text: 347-620-2569

Earn extra income from the comfort of your home in a fun and easy way. Text the words WORK AT HOME to 718-812-6162 or call for more info.

F/T Assistant Teacher: Stimulating, dynamic environment. Training opportunities, competitive salary. Email: info.pathwaystudycenter@gmail.com

Flatbush Marine Park Medical oﬃce seeks P/T secretary 2 days a week. Phones, appointments, referrals, insurance. Pleasant personality. brooklynjob4520@gmail.com

Flatbush school seeking kriah specialist F/T & P/T. Email resume: kriahmorah@gmail.com

Flatbush School seeking Special Ed Teacher: 12:45PM- 4:20PM Warm growth-oriented environment. Highly competitive salary. Email Resume: sped.schooljob@gmail.com

Great opportunity: Local BP RE Mgmt oﬃce for secretary. Willing to train. Must have good phone manners, able to multi-task & have computer knowledge. Excellent growth potential. sylvia@cgmail.net.

HCBS Coordinator: F/T in oﬃce, central BP location. Requires strong computer & communications skills. Entry level. Salary range: $42,000$55,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org/ 718-686-2326

Heimishe playgroup seeking warm & loving teachers & babysitters with/without degrees. For 56th St: 718-437-7261 ext 202, for 48th St: 929-360-2855

Heimish school is BP seeking 6th grade math & science teacher, 12:45-2:30, & 8th grade ELA, 2:30-4:15. Exp pref. Warm environment. Email resume: teachingposition613@gmail.com

Hiring F/T experienced female bookkeeper in BP: A/R, A/P, P&L reporting, budgeting payroll.

Dedicated, strong background in customer service. Call/Text: 917-553-7842

Hiring paras to work F/T in a special ed school for the '24-'25 school year. Supportive & heimish environment. Transportation prov. Resumes@yadyisroelschool.org

HS in Williamsburg position available for advanced biology. Call & leave message 929-969-8639

Human Resources Onboarding Specialist: F/T, BP oﬃce, experience required, excellent phone & computer skills, eﬃcient & detail oriented, able to multi-task. Salary: $45,000-$55,000. Send resume: thinkyeled@yeled.org

Call: 718-686-2422

Insurance agency in BP seeking F/T responsible, devoted secretary. Warm heimish environ. Good communication skills req. Grads welcome. Will train. 4357888@gmail.com

Heimeshe daycare seeking secretary for long term sub Oct.- Nov. Great environment, will train. 9:00-4:45. 347-528-3759

Heimeshe daycare seeking secretary to sub for week of Aug 18. 9:00-3:30. 347-528-3759

Intake Coordinator: 28-35 hours weekly, central BP location, requires strong computer & communication skills, knowledge of insurance a plus. Salary range: $43,000$55,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org/ 718-686-2326

Looking for an experienced executive assistant. Male preferred. Must be motivated, energetic, and willing to travel if needed. Please email resume to: mordygreen1@gmail.com

Programs feauture:

• DIR/Floortime model to develop thought, communication and learning

• Center-based preschool & school age classes to redeﬁne children's potential

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with teachers, therapists and supervisors

• Frequent supervisory meetings, facilitated play and curriculum coaching

• In-service trainings, parent team meetings and professional consultants

• Excellent pay plus beneﬁts; Trans-B and Internship Certiﬁcates accepted

• Tuition grants available for teachers

warm assistant (no BA required)

environment and Great pay for the right candidate.

Please email resume or call:

Please email resume or call: hire@littlerosesdaycare.com | 929 335 4299

| 929 335 4299

Looking for a dynamic and rewarding job? Join our team and make a positive impact! An amazing Home Care Agency is looking for full-time employees. We have a friendly and supportive work environment in an allfemale office and offer competitive pay and benefits package. New graduates welcome! Send your resume to: hiring@hamaspikcare.org

Looking for F/T Secretary for a very heimishe, internet free oﬃce. Graduates only. Email Resume: oﬃce@nechomasyisroel.org

Looking for F/T Yiddish speaking playgroup assistant/co-teacher for the upcoming school year Sep 24. Well paid. Call, lv msg: 347-486-1327

Looking to hire Male IT computer assistant. Must have exp in this ﬁeld. Central BP location, well-paid. Call/Text: 718-637-0522

Looking to hire P/T afternoon secretary. Computer & phone skills. Basic graphics knowledge a plus. Email: boroparkjob12@gmail.com

Male Behavioral Para in BP Yeshiva. Hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-4:15PM, Fri 9AM-12:30PM. Please send resume: rivkys@aimfurther.org

Meadow Baby is looking to hire P/T/ F/T sales lady. Previous exp in sales pref. Needs to be passionate about baby layette. Serious inquiries only. info@meadowbaby.com

Oﬃce Generalist:

28-35 hours weekly, central BP location, requires strong computer & communication skills, ability to multi task & handle diverse caseload. Salary range: $50,000-$60,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org/ Call: 718.686.2326

P/T Secretary/Editor:

If you read Ami or similar you can do this. $25/hour cash paid daily. BP: 18th & 59th, 4 hrs/day, morn/afternoon. Home oﬃce. I'm writing a biography & need help editing & making stories interesting. Josh: takalak1@aol.com/ Call/Text: 917-691-7773

Pre1A Assistant / Teacher

Bais Yaakov type school in Flatbush is seeking an assistant in a.m. who will teach Limudei Chol in afternoon warm, excellent envir.

Email: teacherjob30@gmail.com/ Fax: 718-376-4280

Preschool Teacher Williamsburg:

Join our team starting September 2024!

Seeking a passionate teacher for our 4year-old Head Start class. Must have a min of 90 credits. Apply now! Call: 718-514-8925/718-514-8926, if no answer, lv msg. Or call: 718-963-1841 evening.

Provider Personnel Representative: 18-35 hours weekly, central BP location. Requires strong computer & communication skills. Salary range: $43,000-$50,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org/ Call: 718.686.2326

Real Estate Management oﬃce in BP is looking for the right candidate to join their team as an A/P Assistant. Great work environment! Excellent pay! Email resume: bpjoboﬀer2024@gmail.com

School Bus Driver: Yeled V'Yalda Boro Park. 2 runs, 8 AM-2:30 PM. Bus Driver's CDL License. Call: 917-863-3733

School Psychologist/Social Worker: Special Ed School in Flatbush, excellent salary, warm supportive environment. Great hours. Email: sped.schooljob@gmail.com

Secretary/Bookkeeper: F/T, BP. Good time management skills. Detail-oriented, computer literate. Comfortable with MS Word & Excel. Great work environment. Will train. Opportunity to grow, great beneﬁts. Email: thinkyeled@yeled.org Call: 718-686-2422

Secretary for boys Yeshiva. Oﬃce/Copy Room, Mon-Thurs 11:00-5:30, Sun 9:00-3:00. Email resume to: oﬃce@thechederschool.com/ 718.252.6333

Secretary position for fast-paced SP ED school oﬃce. F/T, heimish environment, experience & graphics knowledge preferred. Send resume: school718438@gmail.com

Seeking: Frum Bais Yaakov girl as a Mothers Helper in the evenings btwn 4-7. Pref Yiddish speaking & exp w/ children, well paid, central BP. 323-632-8623

Seeking a FT/PT, licensed, speechlanguage pathologist. Full Case Load per diem salary option. Email: speechtherapistposition@gmail.com

Seeking a secretary for heimishe cheder in BP for the upcoming school year. Great work environment. 718-541-8800

Senior Placement Coordinator: 18-35 hours weekly, central BP location, requires strong computer & communication skills, some management experience, some recruiting/placement background a plus. Salary range: $50,000$65,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org/ Call: 718.686.2326

Small playgroup in low 40’s seeking experienced warm teacher. Excellent pay. Option for full day or afternoon.

Call/Text: 929-549-3585

Special Ed Office Opportunity: Excellent entry-level office position for post-seminary graduates in the Human Services Field. Located in the heart of BP. Join our all-women office with Geder Internet filters, competitive pay, and a warm environment. Advanced management positions also available. To learn more:

Call/Text: 917-968-2292

Special Ed Teacher Assistants: Make a Difference! Join HASC and have a rewarding career! HASC seeks caring Teacher Assistants: Pre-School, School Age & Early Learning Programs. Great Pay, Benefits, and More! Exceptional Training. Warm & Collaborative Environment. Sign On Bonus & Referral Bonus Opportunity. Email: jobsfis@hasc.net/ 718-686-5900

Special needs school looking for drama teacher & event coordinator. P/T & F/T positions avail. Email: shaindy@atidaynuourfuture.com for more info. Located in Flatbush.

Staten Island Lead Teacher: Looking for a great SI local job? YVY SI seeking experienced, warm, & enthusiastic teacher. Positive & friendly environment. 12 ECE credits required. Salary: $41,000-68,000. Great beneﬁts. Please send resume: HRubinstein@Yeled.org 718-514-8865

P/T preschool special ed teaching position: Dynamic environment, great training, supportive. Great salary. Email resume: sped.schooljob@gmail.com

School in Boro Park looking to hire a warm, experienced nursery teacher. Email: schoolinbp@gmail.com/ Call: 347-402-5748

Sign-On Bonus! BYBP is seeking Assistant Teachers for Grades 1-3 P.M. Email resume to: lowingerl@bjbp.org/ fendelh@bjbp.org/ Mrs Blau @ 718-436-7300 X#309

Staten Island P/T Teacher: Attn Staten Islanders! Seeking a P/T teaching position? We may have just what you're looking for! Seeking a P/T qualiﬁed & experienced teacher. Minimum of 90 credits which should include 12 ECE credits. Great pay & beneﬁts! Please reach out to: HRubinstein@yeled.org/ Call: 718-514-8865

info@dreamworxstudio.com

Teacher/Assistanta for pre-nursery chassidishe cheder for Sept. Amazing pay! 646-617-5688

Teacher: Literature, Business Math, Gym, and Chemistry positions avail in girls HS in BP. Good Pay. Email resume to: teachersby75@gmail.com

Teachers/Assistants wanted for Sept. for boys preschool. Great pay. Call: 917-586-9231

Teaching position for upcoming school year: P/T, 12:40-4:20. Dynamic environment, great training, supportive. Great salary. sped.schooljob@gmail.com

Tiferes Mordechai ABA boys & girls school in Williamsburg seeking female paraprofessionals to work with children. Excellent salary & working environment. Call/Text: 347-397-6225

Tiferes Mordechai ABA school in Williamsburg seeking F/T secretary. Multitask & start at 8:30 AM. Great salary & working environment. Please call/text 347-397-6225/ centerforil@gmail.com

YDE Girls Elementary School Seeks: AM & PM Associates, 2nd-4th Grade, General Studies Teachers: Middle School ELA, Social Studies, & Math Teachers. Email Resumes: egresumes@ydescholl.org

SUMMER JOBS

Camp Counselor and Mother’s Helper Positions for a Special-Ed Program in a mainstream chassidishe girl's camp. 929-254-0080 X5

Co-Teachers for Yiddish speaking playgroup for August. Small Classes. Great pay. Call: 646-413-2039

Upstate para job available in Ferndale, NY. Call for more details: 718-614-1191, or email: info@ﬂyingcolorsaba.com

JOB WANTED

Companion position wanted for Heimishe experienced lady, for night times. Lives in BP. Best of care for your loved one. 929-731-5566

Heimeshe lady, great social skills, ﬂuent in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish looking to work P/T. In BP, answering phones, ﬁling, and other responsibilities. From home. Ref. Call/Lv Msg: 718-755-8402

Lady avail to be an aide (priv pay) for elderly lady, P/T in Brooklyn area. Lv Msg: 718-755-8402

You need something moved? Person w/ a cargo van ready to work. 917-554-5329

RESUME

Need a great work resume? Resumes are what we do (new grads/exp)! Join 625+ satisﬁed clients from the Heimishe community. Call/text 845-554-5778 info@resumakerpro.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

$100 Credit at Feldman's Jewelry. Selling for $75. 347-803-6732

2 beautiful pink tulle long teen skirts $75 e/. Still has tag. 718-782-5532

2 Bugaboo adapters for Maxi Cosi car seats. Best oﬀer, brand new in box. Call/Text: 323-632-8623

2 curios & buﬀet. Beautiful cond, due to moving. $3000. 347-760-3756

4 elegant chairs for D/R or oﬃce. Great condition, best oﬀer. Call/Text for pics: 323-632-8623

33 " high riser set. 39" high riser set. 39" mattresses for sale as well.

Accepting oﬀers, el7777@gmail.com. Call: 718-851-1546

Beautiful Italian high-quality D/R curio, BDR armoire & dresser. For sale due to move. Call Only: 917-531-3914

BP: Wrought-iron gray marbled, beautiful 33" day bed (highriser incl) in great cond, 8 yrs old. Incl: 2 mattresses 6 yrs old, light use.

Orig: $1000, Selling: $450 OBO. Call/Text: 347-451-0212

Brand new Floafers: Sz C9, white w/ pink sole, C12, tan w/ white sole. 347-512-7750

Brand new imitation Doona for great price. 347-512-7750

Brand new in-box crystal light ﬁxture perfect for entryway or bedroom. Call/Text: 323-632-8623

Acne gel for best oﬀer. 929-276-2404

Adorable blue & white Tottini pajamas sz 4 & 6. Runs small like a 3 & 5. Both for $26. NWT, Can send pic. Call/Text: 347-374-0661

B&D & other new stretchies for a great price.

Email for catalogue and orders: littlebargainsbp@gmail.com

Baby crib & dresser. 347-831-6021

Baby Jogger double carriage. Great cond. $200. 929-722-0012

Brand new Longines lady's watch, gold w/ diamonds. Excellent price. 929-275-5572

Brand new Midnight limited edition Doona, barely used, $499. Originally $650. Can deliver in BP or Willi. 347-243-6286

Brand new Radio Flyer Kickstart Max scooter w/ 8" wheels, $65. 646-351-9184

Brass gold color, 8 branch light ﬁxtures, 30 diameter. el7777@gmail.com for photos. 718-851-1546

Experienced Lifeguard from oﬀ grounds

718-633-6060 ext 2

*Upgrade your closet's look!* Thin clear bedroom hangers w/ gold /silver hardware. Adult sz, grt price. Email: hangeroo321@gmail.com/ Text: 929.399.9024

Beautiful cream color elegant Chloe top, approx sz 38. Still has tag. $450. 718-782-5532

Brass valet, brass containers, pots, brass candlesticks, picture frames, also silverplated items, plus more. Oﬀers accepted, photos upon request: el7777@gmail.com 718-851-1546

Chairs: Assorted variety. D/R, dinette, armchairs, oﬃce, folding, swivel, lucite, stools, rocking chairs. el7777@gmail.com/ 718-851-1546

Tables: 24x48, glass top, chrome legs. 24x42, 24x36, Formica, 24x47 lightweight lite green top, 36" & 42" round +18" leaf ext insert Formica. 55" round glass, metal round base. el7777@gmail.com

Citi Mini GT double stroller. Graco baby swing/bassinet. Both in great condition, best oﬀer. Call/Text: 323-632-8623

Ferragamo stainless steel women's watch. NWT. Great price! Call/Text: 718-812-0401

Hi-riser used iron bottom part: 33.5x76, hiriser used iron top part: 39x78, 33x75.5, 33x77.5. Glass table: 32x48. 718-851-1546 el7777@gmail.com

High-Performance stainless steel Bosch bowl. Not the Challah bowl. Brand new, never used. Well priced.

Text/Call: 929-271-4430

Monticello: D/R table & 8 chairs: Contemporary extendable solid wood table top w/square-legged base. 43"x 79" Solid wood top,

Two 20" self-storing extensions open to 119". 8 grey leather chairs, Brand new condition used for 2 months. Orig: $2500, Selling: $2000. 347-623-0666

Mountain Buggy Nano travel stroller, slightly used. Brand new cond. $120. 917-982-8162

Selling a few good quality synthetic sheitels that were left over from a salon that closed. $35 e/. 718-692-4187

Shoe Palace leather shoe w/ designed heel. Worn once. 347-512-7750

Stuart Weitzman black suede 4" heels sz 6.5 brand new in box. $169. 718-207-8542

Tickets avail to the

Jewish Children's Museum, $13/ticket.

Value $17. 347-787-1838

Union National D/R chairs. Assorted wood/metal/dinette, swivel, oﬃce, armchairs, rocking, leg rests, folding, bar stools. Photos: el7777@gmail.com 718-851-1546

Valco Baby Snap Duo Grey double carriage used for 1 year in great condition for a great price!

Call/Text: 929-454-9500

Versace Bright Crystal Perfume New sealed in box 3 oz for $74.99 OBO. 929-276-2404

APPAREL FOR SALE

2 beautiful Machatenista black Expressions dresses size 22. 718-644-6219

2 magniﬁcent white sister of the bride gowns. Size 2 & 4. 347-461-6926

2 sz 12 girls tulle cream color gowns. $100 each. 347-756-0484

2 sz 12-14 children's white custom gowns. Worn once. 718-309-8245

2 sz 14 children's white custom gowns. Worn once. 718-309-8245

6 Unique matching white gowns (jumper with shell), worn once in Jan. Sizes 4-8. Call/Text: 347-616-5337

A beautiful brand new light colored maternity gown, for sister of bride. Call/Text 917-474-7337

Sister of the bride white gown w/ pink underlay, sz 4-6. 917-601-6096

1. Magniﬁcent gown white w/ pink ﬂoral applique approx sz 0.

2. Stunning white & gold lace gown approx sz 0. 3. Magniﬁcent white pleated lace gown approx sz 0/ teens 16. Call/Text: 347-262-0880.

1. Magniﬁcent green velvet & ivory size 0 gown. (can be let out a lot).

2. Beautiful green w/ black overlay gown sz 0 (can be let out).

3. Elegant black & gold gown, approx sz 6. Call/Text: 347-262-0880

1. Stunning white gown w/ beaded mock neck approx size 6-8.

2. Children's White Label white lace gowns, szs 4-5, 5-6, & 7, $100 e/. Call/Text: 347-262-0880

Adorable kids gowns embroidered ivory size 6 & 7. 917-474-7899

Beautiful classy adult blue gown w/ beaded collar. Sz 8/10. Very reasonable price. Call/Text: 347-489-9999

Beautiful cream white lace tenoyim dress sz 4. Call/Text: 347-423-2317

Beautiful Exquisite black & beige gown, sz 12-14. Great price!

Call/Text: 917-586-5568

Beautiful green & black gown. Sz 8/10, $250. 347.535.2780

Beautiful ivory accordion pleated sister of the bride sz 2 gown. $1,000. 929-545-3050

Beautiful ivory sister of the bride gown. Sz 4-6, $300. 347-323-6146

Beautiful pink teenage/young married gown sz 2-4, $450. Coordinating pink girls gown sz 12, $350. Call/Text: 917-684-5810

Beautiful Rachelli Size 6 navy gown. 718-644-6219

Beautiful sister of the bride gown, light blue, size 4-6. Call/text 929-266-0564

Beautiful white gowns size 10, 16, preteen 18. Worn once. Well priced. Call/Text: 347-616-5337

Beautiful white married sister of bride gown sz 4-6. Call/Text: 347-628-2178

Beautiful white tulle kids gown, sister of the bride, approx size 10. 917-474-7899

Custom blush gown sister of bride tall skinny sz 4. Worn once. 718-309-8245

Custom teen sister of bride gowns, ivory silk. Sz 2- 4 & 4- 6. Current season. 347-385-3516

Custom white gown sister of bride tall skinny sz 4. Call/Text: 718-309-8245

Elegant hunter green gown size 14, very slenderizing! Pictures available. Call/Text: 347-527-9877

Exquisite black tulle-tiered gown. Worn once, sz 0. Well priced. Text/Call: 929-271-4430

Girl's pink blush wedding gown. Sz 6 & 8-10. 917-805-9019

Girls light blue wedding gown. Sz 7-8 & 12. 917-805-9019

Girls Sz 10, white tulle gown. Great price. Text: 347-683-2346

Gorgeous black & white gown, sz 8. 718-851-1036

Gorgeous custom-made ivory and gold gown. Size 2 teen. Call: 718-377-8484/ Text: 929-545-1097

Gorgeous designer white ladies gown size 6-8. Just worn now in July. Call: 347-288-9698

Long black chiﬀon gown w/ diamonds on collar & sleeves. Sz 12-14, worn once. From Finds & Co. 347-581-5637

Magniﬁcent, custom sister of bride gown. Sz 8, very slenderizing. Light color, worn once. 917-474-7899

Magniﬁcent custom mauve/peach children's gowns sizes 8,12,14. Call/Text: 347-631-1745

Magniﬁcent Machatenista black Expression dress size 22. 718-644-6219

Magniﬁcent Valentino married & unmarried sister of bride gown. Sz 4-6. Coordinating children's gowns sz 8, 12, 14.

Call/Text: 347-631-1745

Magniﬁcent white, ankle length dress sz 0-2 for tenoim/wedding. 718-669-2853

Magniﬁcent youthful gown for sister of the bride, black w/ ﬂoral print, sz 4. Call/Text: 347-534-6648

Married sister of the bride sz 4 black & white embroidered tulle gown. 718-854-4552

Maternity short black chiﬀon simcha dress, classic & elegant. Barely worn. Best oﬀer. Text/Call: 323-632-8623

Mother of the bride cream gown w/ decorative beading. Sz 8-10. Call: 718-377-8484/ Text: 929-545-1097

One-of-a-kind gorgeous white & gold gown for sister of bride. Sz 0. Call/Text: 929-617-9490

Oscar De La Renta, sz 6, stunning blue gown, sis of bride. $600. Text: 929-675-2127

Porges young mother of the bride gown. Goldish/cream, sz 2/4/6. Text for picture: 347-683-4475

Pre-maternity/Maternity black classy gown size S/M. Call/Text: 929-580-9191

Sister/Niece of the bride beautiful black dress size 0-2. 347-461-6926

Sister of bride magniﬁcent white w/ blue accent preteen gown. Sz 16. 718-853-9175

Sister of the bride children sz 10 & 16 dusty blue tulle gown. 718-854-4552

Sister of the bride elegant black maternity lace/tulle gown. Sz L. 718-853-9175

Zimmerman ivory young adult/older teen gown brand new & worn once young adult pink gown. 646-379-0811

APPAREL FOR RENT OR SALE

5 simple & elegant children’s gowns green & black velvet, 1 teen coordinated gown. Call:929-561-8935/718-431-0851

Adorable toddler blue short gown sz 2 for 2-3 year old. Great price. Call/Text: 347-489-9999

Beautiful oﬀ-white maxi gown sz 4-6 perfect for wedding or own tenoim. Call/Text: 347-383-3681

Black w/ bit of color sister of bride gown sz 4/6. Worn once. 718-790-8765

Sister of bride light blue wedding gown, sz 2. Call/Text: 347-477-3659

APPAREL FOR RENT

White ﬂower lace gown.

Size 7, $85.

Text: 347-651-9267

White ivory beaded machetensta gown sz 6 from M. Lorincz. Worn once. 718-207-8542

Zuhair Murad women's oﬀ-white gown. Sz 2. Call/Text: 929-559-4887

SERVICES Ayin Horah

Mac Duggal pink gown. Brand new, sz 8, $350. 347.535.2780

One-of-a-kind hunter-green kids' gowns w/ embroidery. Szs 6,8,10 available. Call/Text: 347-527-9877

White Miri sz 2-4 gown for sister / mother of bride. 347-569-1053

The renowned Rebbetzin Aidel Miller from Yerushalayim is always avail to remove “Ayin Horah” over phone. 718-689-1902/516-300-1490

Beautiful heated pool in Staten Island 14x28 for rent- $100 an hour. Call: 347-393-6094

Furniture Repairs: Cabinet & General Repairs, specializing in Choson-Kallah Apt. Call: 718-633-6231

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

Gartlech

Beautiful handmade gartlech, hand crochet, hand knit, silks & more with a beautiful gartel bag. Wholesale orders avail.

Text/Call: 718-283-4589

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

718-450-4700

Photo Editing: Professional photo editing, many years of exp. Special rates for photographers. Also specializing in Custom photo albums- Chosson, wedding, etc.

Photo Dreams: 347-563-5153.

Photography: Portraits, family, upsherin, Special service for newborns. We come to you with all the props. Photo Dreams 347-563-5153

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For men, women, & teens to learn the method and feel better! (Personal use only) ALBUMS

14th & 47th Area: Non voucher babysitting playgroup 6 weeks-2.5. Open all summer. Diﬀerent classes for diﬀerent ages. Call: 718-871-2948/929-561-8842

All Electrical work, outlets, switches, ﬁxtures, new lines for W/D or A/C, shabbos clocks, circuit breakers. 718-951-0090

Custom Photo Albums: Specializing in custom photo albums, Chosson, wedding, etc. Also professional photo editing, many yrs exp. Special rate for photographers. Photo Dreams: 347-563-5153

15 years of experience, heimishe babysitter avail, in my home,14th & 47th, Newborn-2 year, small group, Mon-Thurs, for summer & all year, F/T only. Call: 718-438-1280

Baby nurse, caregiver, house manager, cleaner, cooks. We can help. Able to travel as well. Call any time: 917-533-4728

Heimishe, exp lady willing to babysit in area of 14th/15th Ave & 50th-60th St, eve & night pref. Call/Lv Msg: 718-755-8402

Heimishe warm babysitter on 18th & 60th, drop-ins welcome. Monday-Friday. Hours: 9-5. Open all year round. 718-232-3096

CONSTRUCTION

ALL CONSTRUCTION needs! bathrooms, kitchens, closets, decks, extensions, additions, basements, all electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Lowest prices, fastest service. 718-951-0090

DRIVER

Heimishe Yingerman avail to do long distance by the hour. Airport pickup & all kinds of messengers. Service accounts welcome. Call: 347-219-4846

Steady Driver

Heimishe man w/ mini van avail to take passenger from BP-Monsey, leaving: 6:30am, returning: 5:45pm. Friday leaving Monsey: 12:45. We deliver pkgs. 917-363-0677

ELECTRICIAN

GRAPHICS

"Transform your brand with our Graphic Design Services". Logos, banners, posters, brochures, ads, business cards, & 3D Graphics. Starting at $200. 347-661-1815. design@bhcompletesolutions.com

Demo Dezine: Ads, Photo Albums & Photo Editing. 646-675-4531

Makeup Artist: Certiﬁed makeup artist for all your special occasions. Call Yides Neuwirth: 917-309-6000 / 718-858-0815

Makeup by Goldy Book your next simcha. Reasonably priced. Call: 917-652-9554 We also sell exclusive long-lasting makeup. Purchase a makeup kit & we'll teach you to apply it correctly.

MUSIC

Now oﬀering guitar lessons! For women & girls, for a great price, located in BP at 10th & 46th. Call/Text: 917-618-1174

HANDYMAN

PHOTOGRAPHY

*Small or Big Jobs*

Tile, sheetrock, plaster, painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, cabinets, assembly, bathroom, & basement renovation. Power wash. Call Jerry: 917-202-5524

All handyman jobs our specialty! Plumbing, electric, construction, locksmith, painting, plastering, Shabbos clocks, outlets/switches, spotlights, etc, we ﬁx all section 8 violations. 718-951-0090

Professional Handyman No job too small. Highly recommended. Isaac: 347-417-0046

Photography Studio Rental: Fully equipped photography studio available for July and/or August. Lighting, backgrounds, props all included. Call/Text: 718.812.0401

PLAYGROUP / PRESCHOOL

Playgroup: Register your toddler now! 18 months+, no vouchers, 14th & 40th area. 929-722-0012

Voucher playgroup in center of BP has limited 2 year old slots available for September. 718-853-8923

MAKE UP

Certiﬁed Makeup Artist By Chaya B. For a Beautiful You! References Available. 347-768-0649

SIMCHA SERVICES

A beautiful decorative wedding broom for a youngest child's wedding. Call: 718-851-0454

Heimishe singer for all occasions. Call Shimon Rabinowitz, if no answer, leave a message. 347-683-3696

LUXURY BASSINET RENTALS Fresh, Modern, Aesthetically Pleasing. Bris, Kiddush, Vacht Nacht, Pidyon Haben. Brooklyn. 917.618.0909

TREE SERVICE

Rite Price Tree & Landscaping. Tree cutting, pruning, feeding, open lots, planting, lawn service, sukkah clearance, junk removal etc. Free estimate: Call: 718-705-2344

TUTOR / SPECIAL ED

Kriah Teacher: Is your child struggling w/ reading? Now in the summer is the time to bring him/her up to their level. Warm & loving Kriah teacher avail in BP & Flatbush. Call Raizy 347-673-9728.

WIG & HAIR

Wig wash & sets, haircuts, & hairstyles for great prices!

Located in BP at 10th & 46th. Call/Text: 917-618-1174

LOST

A diamond/sapphire earring on April 14. If found, please call: 917-709-8940

Laptop & kids luggage in Vermont/ New Hampshire on Tuesday, July 16. 917-474-4165

Pink paciﬁer on a clip on 14th btwn 46th & 50th. 347.383.3681 FOUND

2 Sheitel heads w/ money in my hallway, 12th & 40th on Thurs, 7/8. One of the heads has name: Katz.

347-853-1750

2 white Kipp dresses in BP on the street. Call: 347-288-9698

3 Black Purim kippahs w/ colored embroidery, before Purim on 12th & 44th.

718-790-8765

Baby receiving blanket in front of Brits, on New Utrecht Ave. 929-545-0249

Come pick up your lost items at Painted Rose. Ebel watches, 14k gold bracelets, earings & much more. 347-768-3206

Found ladies anklet lynch St btw Lee & Marcy. 718-388-5170 Leave message

Tallis in maroon tallis batel in car service. (Driver says it's in the car for 3 months already.)

718-810-3300

Tennis necklace, 925 silver. 718-236-3767

White baby shoe a few weeks ago on 13th & 14th & 54th. Also kid's shtreimel. 347-581-8547 SEEKING

If you have a A/C to give away.

Call/Text: 718-809-2759

MISCELLANEOUS

Attention working girls. Join a day camp for a night out of fun at Sahara Sams water park! July 31, evening hours. For Details Call: 929-630-0420

Tehillim on klaf. Teﬁlah, Tehillim for Cholim. Sun-Thurs, 1pm. 727-731-6762

www.tehillimonklafteﬁlah.org

L'SHEM MITZVAH

1. Baby scale

2. Big pink scooter w/ air tires that need to be changed

3. Gray hood for a Bugabee. 347-628-1761

Beautiful BDR set: Very good condition armoire, dresser w/ mirror, night table, & 2 48" headboards. 917-653-3812

D/R buﬀet, BP. 347-351-6626

Do you have a Medela pump you don’t use anymore?

Donate it to Gemach in EY. Call/Text For Pickup 347-271-1258

Housekeeper/Companion needed. $100 a day, cash & tips. 646-904-1247 lv msg

Lighting bars to enhance your event! Min fee. 929-276-2404

Master BDR set: 2 headboards, night chest, & dresser. 646-379-0811

Natural wood bunk bed without mattresses in excellent condition. In South Fallsburg area. 347-351-9641

Nice ladies clothing, to give away for the needy only. Call: 718-974-9428

Similac ready to feed bottles. 347-263-4109

Stokke Carriage. Bassinet incl. Great cond. 347-372-0057

Cotton baby blanket, grey & white zigzag, probably on 13th Ave or New Utrecht Ave. 347-374-0661

Gold necklace chain on Lag Baomer, 16th & 44th. 718-541-3665

A set of 3 large sofas (old & used but in decent condition) & a small matching glass top table.

Call/Text: 323-632-8623

Take the pressure oﬀ you: We will arrange all the music by your upcoming wedding events etc. For bookings please contact: 929-655-2453

GEMACHIM

Advocacy Therapy Services

Advocate to assist w/ obtaining P3, SETSS, SEIT or related therapy services. 551-236-3578

Baby Bassinet Gemach

Call for availability. 347-228-9222

Baby Bassinet Gemach

Beautiful brass iron baby bassinet for your simcha.

646-493-4338

Baby Bassinet Gemach

Williamsburg. 718-237-8715

Baby Gemach (BP)

Car seats, Snap & Go stroller, Pack ‘n Play, white bassinet for newborns. 718-854-6829

Baby Carrier Gemach

Baby Bjorn-great for vacation & touring. 718-809-9707

Baby Gemach

Segula for easy birth from the Kuznitzer Magid. 917-514-9461

Baby Gemach

Brand new cradle & accessories for your simcha. 917-207-3341 or 917-692-9397

Baby Formula Gemach

Donate / receive baby formula. 718-782-5145

Baby Formula Gemach Donate / receive Neocate baby formula. Leave Message: 347-385-9188

Baby Scale Gemach In Williamsburg. Text: 347-675-9509

Baby Scale Gemach 718-435-5257

Baby Scale Gemach

Located in BP. 718-633-9266 or 718-473-5268

Babysitter Shadchan

List of females, HS+ who babysit eves in Flatbush/BP. Babysitters get paid reg rate.

Text/WhatsApp to add yourself to list or if you need a babysitter: 732-663-9606

Bentcher Gemach Bentchers for simchas, no fee.

718-972-8181

Luxury Folding Beds & Airbeds 405-345-6831

Bilkelech Gemach

Fresh heimishe bilkelech,

347-228-9222

Bigdei Malchus is here to provide bachurim & yungeleit in need with a warm winter coat.

Call: 917-204-6838/ Email: bigdeimalchus@gmail.com

LAIBEL’S GEMACH

BRAND NEW PACK & PLAYS FOR NEWBORNS

Boot Gemach

Children boots. Donate gently used children’s boots. 718-435-7848

Box Gemach

Borrow 100 cardboard boxes for moving. for books, dishes & clothing. 347-962-1509 / yachnesy@gmail.com

Baby Spica Cast Gemach Pillow & bean bag chair. 718-288-2279

BP Maternity Gemach

Accepting new/gently used maternity clothing. Lv Msg: 718-490-9886

Bridal Accessory Gemach Gorgeous headpieces, veils, dektichlach. Min cost. BP. 347-680-1701

Bridal Chuppah Card Gemach

Beautiful Tefillah cards for a Chuppah. Free. Kensington. 347-675-0096

Bridal Gemach Crowns, veils, long veils & dektich, shoes, petticoats. Min fee. 718551-8714

Bridal Headpiece Gemach

Beautiful selection, Flatbush. 718-737-1844

Bridal Cape Gemach

Beautiful mink capes. White for kallah. Black for mother. Free Will: 718-387-7122/347-581-6400 BP: 718-633-3659/917-683-5557

Bridal Cape Gemach

Brand new luxurious fur capes for chuppah.

718-633-8261

Bridal Cape Gemach Cape & headcover set for chuppah & mitzvah tanz. Lace & fur, $20. 718-438-6250

Bridal Cape Gemach

Lace (x fur), white & off-white capes for chuppah / mitzvah tantz. BP: 718-782-2869 Williamsburg: 718-599-0224

Bridal Cape Gemach

Luxurious white fur capes, fresh for chuppah. Black fur capes avail for mother. 718-437-2873

Bridal Cape Gemach White fur capes for chuppah. 718-218-8124

Bridal Chuppah Card Gemach Call: 347-885-5114

Bridal Chuppah Tefillos

Laminated tefillos for chuppa. 718-854-1223 or 917-974-0690

Bridal Shoe/Sneaker Rental

All sizes. Many styles. White/ black. 917-936-8997

Bridal Shoe Gemach

Dance in comfort. White wedge sneakers. Free. Call/Text: 718-755-8105

Bridal Shoe Gemach

White kallah shoes. Free. 718-435-1950 or 201-686-1764

Bridal Yom Hachupah Gemach

Seder Yom Hachuppah in Yiddish now avail in BP. 718-435-3492

Bridal Yom Hachupah -Kol Tefilos Gemach

Beautiful tefilos pamphlet to rent for the Chuppah. Donations to Yad Batya L’kallah. Rochel: 718-258-0415 Chaya: 718-986-0594

Bridal Yom Hachupah Gemach Machzor Lyom Hachuppah. Nusach Sfard & Ashkenaz. 718-837-8853

Bridal Yom Hachupah Gemach BP, Seder Yom Hachupa for Kallahs. 718-972-1892

Briefcase Gemach

Grt cond & washed clean. Drop off anytime: 940 45th St.

For P/U, Call: 718-436-0936

Bris Gemach

Outfit & poya. 917-588-7436

Bris Gemach

Complete package. Lv Msg/Text: 347-461-4925

Bris Gemach

Beautiful bris outfit, poya, pillow & tefillos. Delivery & P/U in BP only. Call/Text: 347-244-2065

Bris Gemach

Beautiful bris set. Washed. Stunning vach nacht outfit. 718-633-3659 or 917-683-5557

Bris Gemach

Bris pillow from the holy Harav Kanievsky. 646-492-9952

Bris Gemach

Bris outfits & pillow. Flatbush. 917-838-2191

Bris Gemach

New bris pillow & outfit. 718-435-0664

Bris Gemach

Poyas, pillows, bris outfits. BP: 718-435-7221-15th & 57th

BP: 718-871-5467-12th & 41st Williamsburg: 718-599-5508

Bris Gemach

Nice poyas, pillows & suits for bris. 718-871-7902

Bris Zichron Mordechai Gemach Bris outfit w/ pillow. Tefillah for bris. Pidyon Haben outfit. Much more. Call/Text: 347-794-1278

Bris Gemach

Take away yellowness of baby before bris, Segula stone avail to be used 4 days before bris. 718-710-8483

Bris Gemach

Cards w/ tefilah to be mispalel while baby cries which is ais ratzon. 718-510-5521

Bris Gemach Free Mohel 347-383-5696

Bris Gemach

Chusheva Mohel. Free of charge. Will pay for seudas bris. 347-447-9947

Bris Gemach Free Mohel service for people in need. Lv msg will return call same day: 646-637-5092

Bris Gemach Chasdei Zev Bris outfit & pillow free of charge. 917-607-3914

Bris Zichron Menachem Drops avail to rid baby of jaundice. 347-628-5912

Car Seat Gemach לדניירבו

Front seat occupants & children under 16 in front/back seats must buckle up. Children under 8 must be buckled in appropriate child restrained system. It’s the law.

Williamsburg: 718-384-4622 Monroe: 845-774-2425 BP: 917-468-7557

Car Seat Gemach Zichron Gedalya השמ

נ”על Car, infants & booster seats. 718-438-5451

CCC Crohn’s Colitis Coalition A div of Chaim Medical Resource. Counseling, referrals, seminars, SCD food gemach & more. Free shiurim, chizuk, news, updates, valuable resources. 718-480-5555

Chair & Table Gemach Call or Text: 347-452-0442

Chair & Table Gemach

F7Folding tables, 24 chairs, coat racks. 718-431-0851

Chair-Up Gemach 10 Comfortable black folding chairs. No charge. Call: 718-853-4966

Challah Cover Gemach 347-385-4491

Chavrusa Gemach

Donate 10% of your time, volunteer to be a chavrusa w/ homebound yid. BP/Williamsburg/Flatbush. 718-438-7871 / Eve: 718-692-2898

Children Clothing Gemach Brand new with tags, $3-5/piece. Donations/PU: 917-789-4395

Chocolate Mold Gemach BP: 718- 972-4768 Williamsburg: 718-522-3445

Clothing Gemach

Donate clothes, shoes, linens. Great cond only. Call/Text/ WhatsApp: 347-816-6406

Clothing Gemach

Seeking ladies clothing, linen, towels, wigs, cz jewelry etc. Helping out Almanos, Kallahs & all those in need! Please Call: 929-276-2404

Coat Rack Gemach Zichron Shlome

Coat racks to lend for any occasion. 718-854-0900

Doona Gemach

Brklyn. Doona avail for medical reason/short period of time. Call: 260-366-6293

Doula - Dona Certified Min fee.

917-627-3282

Doula Services Exp, extra special price.

Call: 718-781-5385

Dr. Sarno’s Method CD Gemach

Sarno’s method has helped thousands heal from headaches, eczema, stomach issues, etc. For a free CD call: 347-461-7330

Financial Advisory Gemach

Financial advisory for making sound investments. 718-853-6016

Flood Gemach

Dehumidifiers & commercial wet vacs. Flatbush. Call/Text: 347-628-3109

Furniture Gemach

Accepting: furniture, appliances, housewares, kitchens, vanities, fixtures, outdoor furniture, toys, food, flowers, clothing. Whatsapp 917-361-8268

Furniture & Appliance Gemach

Menadvim - donate & receive furniture, appliances, toys & more. 718-MENADVIm (636-2384)

Gartel Gemach

Beautiful velvet gartel for Mitzvah Tantz. Dep req. ןב

לארשי BP: 718-435-3162 Lakewood: 732-644-0372

Glassware Gemach

Fruit & salad bowls, cake trays, mirror trays, vases, tea lights, candy dishes, cookie jars & plates. Glass shelves. 718-854-3017

Hat Gemach

Beautiful, updated hats for simchas, small fee. Donate elegant hats. 347-351-1604

Hairstyling Gemach For all occasions. Min fee. Lv Msg/Text: 347-948-5701

Hair Styling Gemach

Professional. For kallah & family. Min cost. Henny: 718-851-9058

Hospital Tznius Nightgown Gemach 347-786-2330

Hospital Bed Capes To be worn over a hospital gown. Williamsburg: 718-852-7477 BP: 718-438-1882

Hospital Gown Gemach Short term use. 718-853-5815

Hospital Gown Gemach Bensonhurst. 718-259-0143

Hospital Gown Gemach Chasdei Miriam. 2 hospital gown styles. 15th & 51st: 718-853-3187 12th & 54th: 718-871-3741 13th & 38th: 718-633-2392 19th & 50th: 718-951-1892

Hospital Gown Gemach

Tznius hospital gowns in compliance w/ hosp req. 718-851-2418 cell: 917-207-5549

Hospital Gown Gemach

Tznius hospital nightgowns in compliance w/ hospital requirements. 718-625-0161/347-998-8455

Infant Massage Gemach

Lessons on how to perform skilled massage to soothe & calm babies. 347-576-7204

Invitation Gemach

We’ll email-blast your wedding invitation to your email list on the day of the wedding.

646-450-4608

GEMS GEMACH

Gemach for Emunah Motivation & Sources

• Transformation Hotline 945218-0956 #549732. Press # / # 100-560. Yiddish/English.

• Rabbi Golombecks Emunah Hotline 732-719-3898

• Chazak Hotline 718-258-2008

• Bnos Melochim Hotline 718906-6451

• TorahAnytime 641-552-5300 Free lending libraries for Emunah books coming soon iY”H!

Kallah Challah Gemach

Matching kallahs w/ volunteer dough makers on day of their wedding.

Le”n Rivka Yocheved a”h bas Benzion HaLevi.

To register as a volunteer or kallah call: 929-257-1333

Ladies Clothing/Shoes Gemach

New ladies clothing & shoes for needy ladies. 718-974-9428

Laptop Gemach

Donate an old yet functioning laptop to help build skills of special needs kids. 646-543-6224 laptopgemach@gmail.com

Life Coaching Gemach Text: 347-215-0600

Lighting Gemach

Lighting bars avail to greatly enhance your event. Min fee. 929-276-2404

Linen Gemach

Having company & short on linen? 718-853-4934

Maternity Coat Gemach

New/gently used maternity coats, $50. Deposit returned. Accepting donations. maternitycoatgemach@gmail. com

Call/Text 7-9PM: 718-635-1710

Maternity Simcha Gemach Gowns/dresses. Call for appt. Also, looking to buy current, elegant maternity gowns/dresses. 1325 56th • 718-871-2005

Medical Gemach

Donate/receive. Pediatric wheelchairs, walker-shower seat, cast cover for shower, crutches. 718-388-3079

Mezuzos Gemach 718-666-7222

Mezuzos / Tefilin Gemach Hasofer of BP 1640-49 / 718-437-7078

Mother’s Milk Gemach

Donate/receive mother’s milk. Leave Message: 718-258-0532

Music Gemach – Simchas Freida Music & sound equipment. Keyboard, speaker, mike & mixer. 845-459-4226

Musical Kumzitz Gemach

Treat your friends/talmidos to a musical kumzitz. Nashir B’yachad: 347-543-2195

Nursing Lingerie

Conversions Gemach Min Fee. B. Estersohn: 718-437-0428

Otzer Haseforim Gemach Free copies of seforim

718-388-3085

Oz Vehadar Levusha Gemach Segula Nifla for any Yeshuah: Oz Vehadar Levusha, 40 booklets for 40 days. Call/Text: 347-372-5115

Pack ‘n’ play Gemach (BP) Call in the eve: 718-851-1017

Pidyan Haben Coin Gemach 5 - 1oz pure silver dollars. Yachov Friedman: 646.419.0782

Pidyon Haben Gemach

Baskets for garlic & pillow, tray, etc. 718-851-7964

Pidyan Haben Gemach Zichron Meir V’Liba All Pidyan Haben needs incl coins & organza bags. 718-252-1517

Pidyan Haben Gemach

Custom design Pidyan Haben box. Frilly w/ blanket & pillow incl.718.633.3659/917.683.5557

Petticoat Gemach

Long petticoat for kallah & family for weddings. 718-809-7252

Power Tool Gemach Call/Text: 718-813-3479

Project Hour Blessing

Volunteer to assist mothers of multiples w/ baby care. 718-438-9013

Projector Gemach

Projectors for simchos, parties & gatherings. Min fee. Call Only: 347-631-1768 1718abcdefg@gmail.com

Pump Gemach

New Medela pumps avail short term. 718-853-2382

Pump Gemach

Long/short term electric pumps & hospital grade pumps. 718-436-3919

Pump Gemach Gemach in Eretz Yisroel looking for pumps. 718-207-2362

Proposal Gemach

Props: Table, chairs, red carpet, champagne flutes. Brooklyn: 347-628-6079 Lakewood: 347-933-3399

Rabbi Avigdor Miller Gemach

BP. Borrow any Rabbi Miller sefer, free! TorasAvigdor.org/info@ torasAvigdor.org / 732-844-3670

Reflector Belt Gemach

Stay safe while walking or biking. Leave Message: 718-853-4966

Relationship Gemach

Communication w/ direction with you, family & friends. 347-576-7204

Robe Gemach

Donate robes in perfect cond. 718-645-6715 or 718-866-5878

Sefer Torah Gemach

Brand new small Sefer Torah with traveling case (Aron) to be used for Simchas. Call/Text: 917-806-8110

Seuda Challah

Fresh seuda challah for bris seuda/seudas mitzvah. 718-871-3020

Senior Gemach

Prof consultant can answer your Medicaid, Medicare, SS, or other senior-related questions. MonThur 8pm-10pm. 347-902-1370

Shadchan - Matchmaker Zivug Shainee Only. Strictly confidential.

Rabbi Goldstein Rav of Onod: 718-384-5812 or 917-747-0964

Shalom Bayis MP3 Gemach Beautiful speeches in Yiddish on shalom bayis & chinuch on MP3. 718-871-4506

Sheitel Gemach

Donate sheitels to gemach in Eretz Yisroel. 718-837-5091

Sheitel Gemach

Donate wigs to a gemach in Eretz Yisroel. 347-675-6526

Sheitel Gemach

Wigs wash & set, repairs, cut & recut, half price. 718-256-0979

Sheitel Gemach

Accepting/donating wigs in good condition. 314-780-4583

Shtreimel Gemach

Shtreimel avail, short term. Refundable deposit requested. Leave Message: 718-851-2790

Simcha Accessories Gemach

Challa deklach, linen napkins, napkin rings. Gemach Zichron Freida. Call/Text: 347-5588-6050

Simcha Accessories Gemach

Challah deklach, linen napkins, napkin rings.

Gemach Zichron Freida Call/Text: 347-558-6050

Simcha Challah Cover Gemach

Beautiful challah covers for your simcha. Williamsburg. 718-802-9755

Simcha Gemach

Bechers, challah covers for Simchas. 718-435-4844

Simcha Gemach

Glass bowls & trays to lend. No fee. l”n Shprintza bas Sara Nechuma 718-871-0860

Simcha Gemach

White challah covers, bechers, zmiros, chumashim/siddurim. 718-633-6348

Simcha Gemach

White cubbies for miniature cakes, white ceramic square cake stand & 2 rose bowls, etc for sweet table.

917-536-1742

Simcha Gemach

YBZ Beautiful bechers & challah covers. 718-972-1873

Simcha Gemach

Tablecloths & props for simchas. 718-387-6620 Williamsburg 718-387-6620

Simcha Flower Gemach

Donate/receive fresh flowers to enhance another simcha. 917-593-2190

Simchas Rochel Tablecloth Gemach

$5/tablecloth for your Simcha. In BP. Call Eve: 347-385-9090

Singles Girls Gemach Free sessions w/ heimishe licensed therapist. Tue Only, 1 - 5 pm: 347-651-4038

Song Gemach

Listen daily to the songs of tzadikim listed in order of yartzeit on Kol Dodi Dofeik. 718-989-6844/845-351-1115 x17

Suppers For Kimpeturins

Fresh hot suppers for kimpeturins & family, delivered by 3:00 in BP, 4:00 in Willi. Min fee. Hashgacha. 718-964-8057

Tablecloth Gemach Beautiful printed tablecloths for your Simcha. Gemach zichron Shmaya Call/Text: 929-359-2525

Tablecloth Gemach 6 Crushed velvet pretty blue tablecloths for upsherin/party. 347-598-2927

Tefilin Gemach 917-337-7484

Tehillim Hachida Gemach Segulah for parnassah, zivug & all yeshuos. Get Tehillim Hachida for 40 days. 718-435-8789

Tichel Gemach

Silk Tichlech. Donate / receive tichlech in good cond. 718-854-1514

Traffic violations Gemach Speeding, cellphone etc, criminal court. Free consult/advice. rabbiticket@gmail.com F: 646-607-5800/P: 917-9885800

Tutor Gemach Chasdei Chaim Discount tutoring for all subjects & levels. 347-962-1509 / yachnesy@gmail.com

Twin Carriage Gemach Lend / rent a twin carriage for week, season or yr. Mint cond only. 718-522-3891

Twin Baby Clothing Gemach Receive / donate baby clothing, newborn - sz 2, brand new cond. (Specializing in layette). Call/Text R. Bornstein: 347-7427189

Water Pump Gemach Flood? Water pump, 50’ hose. (No solids.) 718-633-1850

Wedding Gemach Baby breath wreath, real looking. 718-809-7252

Wedding Kit Gemach Accessories for wedding night. L”N Perel Gela Bas R’ Shloima BP: 718-633-0510 or 718-435-5193

• Monsey: 845-425-2036 or 347351-2947

Wedding Boys Suit Gemach Yismach Yisrael • Sz 9M-8 yrs • 1943 50th St. 347-462-4596

Wedding Cap Gemach

Huge selection & variety of colors & styles. 718-633-1084

Wedding Dresser For Kallah & Family Text: 347-215-0600

Wedding Gown Gemach Crown Heights, for teens/adults. By Appt Only. Call/Text: 347-770-4136 • Quick Scheduling: gowngmach.com

Wedding Machteiniste Gown Gemach Gowns in beautiful cond. Donate/ book an appt. 646-250-9755 or 917-588-6377

Wedding Shtick GemachMesamchim Exquisite & unique designs! Call/Text: 347-407-1964

Wedding Shtick Gemach Kallah Tumblers. Personalized kallah cups. 631-861-4536 or 347-846-8276 kallahtumblers@gmail.com

Wedding Shtick Gemach Beautiful arches & more. Min fee & deposit req. 917-862-6087

Wedding Shtick Gemach Parachute for wedding. Min fee & deposit. Lv Msg: 347-939-2916

Wig Recut Gemach Wig recuts for tznius purposes, get $275. 929-640-7453

Wheelchair & Knee Scooter Gemach Wheelchair avail short term. 917-567-4562

Wig Gemach - Brooklyn Accepting human hair wig donations. Any length / color, wearable cond. Drop off / Pick Up Call Berta: 917-474-4305

Women’s Health Gemach For women suffering miscarriages. Call: 718-853-0722 Text: 347-623-3115

Working Papers Gemach Free, for Youth Corp. 718-854-0961

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7/24/24 - 7/30/24

Wow! Chicken Legs (Family Pack) $2.99lb

Wow! Chicken Cutlets (Family Pack) $6.99lb

BELZ-ECKSTIEN Baby Lamb Chops $29.99lb

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Wow! Club Steak Grain Finished $9.99lb

Wow! Shabbos Meat (Middle Chuck) Grain Finished $8.99lb

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Seasoned Patties & Sliders (Weissmandl) $5.99lb

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Delmonico Club Roast Grain Finished

Chuck Eye Roast Grain Finished

1st Cut Brisket Grain Finished

Pickled Corned Beef (1st Cut Brisket)

Pastrami (1st Cut Brisket)

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9AM-9PM 8AM-9PM 8AM-9PM 8AM-9PM 8AM-12AM 8AM-1 hr before Shabbos 1 hr after Zman until 1AM

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No minimum required. No delivery charge.

Mehudar's guarantee: No leftovers

FEATURING

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Open every day until 11pm Friday until 7pm Motzei Shabbos until 1am

WE WILL BE DELIVERING EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY ALL AROUND

ORDER TILL TUESDAY

Catskills Emergency Numbers

HATZALAH: 718-387-1750 • 718-230-1000

Bikur Cholim of Catskills

888-354-2627

Chaverim 718-431-8181

Poison Control

Center for Disease Control

AAA Road Services

800-222-1222

800-232-4636

800-222-4357

Zmanim Hotline ��718-331-8463

AMBULANCE

Sullivan County

845-583-7100 or 911

Ulster County 845-338-3700 or 911

Hudson Valley

NON EMERGENCY

845-292-3040

Ellenville

Fallsburg

Liberty

Monticello

Swan Lake

Woodbourne

Woodridge

Cocheton

Ellenville

Fallsburg

845-647-8181

845-434-2008

845-295-0236

845-794-6330

845-292-6918

845-434-6763

845-434-6893

POLICE DEPARTMENT

845-794-7100

845-647-4422

845-434-4422

Liberty 845-292-4422

Livingston Manor/Rock Hill/ Swan Lake/White Lake

845-794-7100

Loch Sheldrake 845-434-4422

Monticello

Mountaindale

845-794-4422

845-434-4422

Woodburne 845-434-4422

Woodridge 845-434-6644

STATE POLICE

Ferndale

Ellenville

845-292-6600

845-626-2800

Liberty 845-292-6600

Wurtsboro

Sullivan County

SHERIFF

845-626-2800

845-794-7100

Ulster County 845-338-3640

HOSPITALS

Bon Secours Comm Hospital

160 East Main Street Port Jervis

845-858-7000

Emergency Room: 845-858-7030

St Luke Newburgh Hospital 70 Dubois Street Newburgh 845-561-4400

Catskill Regional Medical Center 68 Bushville Rd (Rt 17 -Ex 102)

Bikur Ch New Sq

Comm Liason (for summer): Yoel Moshe Fried

Chesed Room: 4th Floor, Rm 455

Ellenville Community Hospital (Rt 209) Ellenville

845-794-3300

888-354-2627

347-407-0792

845-647-6400

Orange Regional Medical 707 East Main Street Middletown 845-333-1000

Arden Hill Hospital

4 Harriman Dr Goshen 845-294-5441

Comm Liason Joel Friedman: 347-482-5388

Bikur Ch: Rm 163, Follow Blue signs from E R

Horton Medical Center

60 Prospect Ave Middletown 845-343-6161

Comm Liason Joel Friedman ��347-482-5388

Kosher Refrigerator in Maternity Unit on 2nd fl Bikur Ch: Ground fl next to the Fish Wall

URGENT CARE

Asisa

Monticello, NY 845-419-1000 Chai Care 5208 Main St, S Fallsburg ��845-409-2424

Dr Rosenfeld 97 Laurel Ave S Fallsburg 845-436-6027

Maimon Care

432 NY-52, Woodbourne 845-436-6666

ODA Monticello 60 Jefferson St Monticello 845-794-5090

ODA Woodridge 6 Dairyland Rd� Woodridge �� 845-434-2060

Parcare Ichud Bungalow Colony Ent 2, Rt 42 718-500-0369

Refuah Health

36 Laurel Ave S Fallsburg 845-482-9394

BUS SERVICE

Excellent 718-599-5040

Port Authority 212-564-8484

Shortline 800-631-8405

KLEINS NATURAL DRIED MANGO 7 OZ

LIEBER’S ITALIAN ICES

GEFEN HOT PEPPER SANDWICH SLICES 16 OZ $9.99

Catskills Emergency Numbers

Liberty

ZIP CODES

General lnfo

845-292-8511

Monticello 845-794-6130 x303

Monroe

800-275-8777

Bethel 12720

Cochecton 12726

Ellenville 12428

Fallsburg 12733

Ferndale 12734

Forestburgh 12777

Glen Spey 12737

Glen Wild 12738

Greenfield Park

845-783-8300 x3

Thompson 845-794-2500 x321

CITY COURTS

Bethel

845-583-7420

Cochecton 845-932-8360

Fallsburg 845-434-4574

Liberty

12742

Hurlleyville 12747

Kauneonga Lake 12749

Kenoza Lake 12750

Kerhonkson 12446

Kiamesha Lake 12751

Liberty 12754

Livingston Manor 12758

Loch Sheldrake 12759

Middletown 10940

Monticello 12701

Mountaindale

12763

Napanoch 12458

845-292-6980

Monticello 845-794-1222

Thompson 845-794-7130

Woodridge 845-434-3474

SUPREME COURTS

Orange County

845-291-3111

Sullivan County 845-794-4066

Ulster County 845-340-3770

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

New York State 845-794-2045

TOURIST INFO

Chamber Of Commerce

Sullivan County 845-794-4200

Ulster County 845-340-3566

PASSPORT OFFICE

12768

Neversink 12765 Parksville

Rock Hill 12775

South Fallsburg 12779

Swan Lake 12783

Thompsonville 12784

White Lake 12786

Woodbourne 12788

Woodridge 12789

Youngsville 12791

AIRPORTS

Stewart International Airport

Windsor NY

845-838-8200

Sullivan County International White Lake 845-583-6600

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

Cochecton

Fallsburg

845-932-8360

Liberty 845-292-5110

Thompson 845-794-2500

BUILDING PERMITS

Bethel 845-583-4649 x115

Cochecton

845-932-8174

Fallsburg 845-434-8811

Kingston 845-340-3288

Monticello Gov Build 100 North Street, Monticello 845-807-0411

Appointment

MARRIAGE LICENSE

877-487-2778

Bethel

845-583-4350 x11

Cochecton 845-932-8360 x11

Fallsburg 845-434-8810

Liberty 845-292-5110

Thompson 845-794-2500

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Orange County

845-291-2050

Sullivan County 845-794-3344

Ulster County ��845-340-3280

POST OFFICES

Monticello - 486 Broadway 845-794-7498

Mongaup Valley - 933 State Route 17B 845-791-5956

Parkville - 12 Cooley Road 845-292-5451

Rock Hill - 240 Park Hill Drive 845-796-4535

South Fallsburg - 55 Railroad Plaza �� 845-434-9116

Ellenville - 1 Liberty Square 845-647-9584

Napanoch - 7500 State Route 209 845-647-4249

Middletown - 40 Fulton Street 845-341-1568

Monroe - 787 Route 17M 800-783-7827

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QI am a watermelon lover. Is it true that watermelon is high in sugar? What is your opinion on watermelon when one is trying to lose weight?

AThe name "watermelon" is derived from its high-water content. Watermelons are composed of about 92% water, which is reflected in their name. The term comes from the Old English word "watermeloun," which in turn comes from the Latin "pepo" and the Greek "pepon," meaning "large melon."

Is watermelon considered a healthy fruit? Yes, watermelon is considered a healthy fruit. It is low in calories and rich in essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Here is the nutritional content of watermelon:

-Watermelon is low in calories. One cup (152 grams) of diced watermelon contains approximately 46 calories.

- Watermelon contains natural sugars. One cup of diced watermelon has about 9.4 grams of sugar.

- One cup of diced watermelon contains about 11.6 grams of carbohydrates, with most of these coming from sugars. For those who are prediabetic or insulin resistant, watermelon can be consumed in moderation. Although it contains natural sugars, its high-water content helps dilute its sugar concentration, and it has

a relatively low glycemic load. However, portion control is crucial. It is advisable to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized dietary advice.

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Summer Sparks

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TRUE STORY AS TOLD TO CHAVA L. BEER

Be of the disciples of Aaron… one who loves the creatures and draws them close to Torah. (בי,א :תובא)

“She’s also the Kallah’s aunt?” I asked curiously, eyeing yet another dark sheiteled- blue-eyed, petite woman.

“Yes,” Rivky, the Kallah’s cousin told me.

My brother Yanky was engaged to Goldy Stern. and here we were, miles away from home, celebrating the vort out-of-town. The small hall was swarming with people, most of whom were new to me. And, being the people person (read: yenta) I am, I had to figure it all out. Who was a friend? Who was a neighbor? Who was a relative?

“So, Rivky, your mother and the mechutaneste are from the older ones in the family, right?”

She nodded absentmindedly, eyeing the delectable miniatures and smoothies.

“And there are mostly girls in the family?”

Rivky gingerly picked up a petit four and taking her cue, I took a coconut - covered chocolate. Just to make her feel comfortable, of course.

“Yes. They’re nine sisters and people say they all look alike. I don’t see it, though.”

There was a tap on Rivky’s shoulder.

“Hi, Rivky! Mazel Tov! I told Yossele that you can’t babysit him because you’ll be at the vort too and boy, did he make a fuss…”

“Shiffy, it’s so good to see you!” Rivky grinned, her braces flashing, as she cooed at the infant in the lady’s arms.

“I guess you can’t leave Dina with a babysitter yet.”

“Not yet. But don’t worry; you’ll get your fair share of her pretty soon.”

The unidentified lady turned around to talk to another one of the Steinfeld aunts (three points for me!) and I whispered to Rivky, “This is the last time I’ll nudge you, I promise.”

“So you want to know who Shiffy is?” Rivky smirked.

“Yup!”

“She’s also my aunt.”

“But she looks so different. I mean she’s much taller than all the others. Her sheitel is dirty blond. And her voice, her way of speaking is nothing like your mother or the others..”

Rivky motioned to me to come to the corner of the hall.

“Actually, she isn’t my real aunt. My grandmother sort of adopted her. When she came from Russia many years ago, she joined the Steinfeld family and is totally part of us. I can hardly remember her not being part of the aunts, so too me, she’s an aunt, for all intents and purposes. I babysit her kids all the time and she comes to my productions just like an aunt would.”

“Wow. I would never guess she wasn’t frum from birth. I mean, she blends into the heimishe crowd so well…” •••

Fast forward 10 years.

There I was, with a family of my own, vacationing at Yanky and Goldy’s bungalow in Liberty, New York. After finishing the final page of yet another riveting anthology of true stories, I headed toward the couch to join Goldy for a good schmooze.

“Y’know Goldy, I read so many stories about Baalei Teshuva. But there’s something about knowing someone personally. Remember how amazed I was about how “heimish” Shiffy looks?”

“I sure do. And you wouldn’t believe what that Yossele looks like today! With his full-fledged chassidishe levush and curly peyos…”

“It must be your grandparent’s zechus. Oh, and your aunts, for putting up with an additional family member.”

“That’s true. Especially the aunt that’s just a year older than her. Breindy had to share a lot with her, not only her room.”

I dug my hand into the popcorn and contemplated this all.

Suddenly, an intriguing thought entered my mind.

“Why is she named Shiffy? Did her parents actually give her a yiddishe name at birth?”

“No, she chose the name.”

“But Shifra isn’t the typical kind of name to choose. I would think she would choose something more traditional like Esther, Chana,

Sarah, even Yehudis.”

“Good question. Let me tell you about it.”

•••

August, 1995

Pinsk, Ukraine

“Rest hour will be over in 10 minutes!” boomed the loudspeaker.

Natasha put her pen down and packed away her letter. She wanted to finish writing but Shiffy had told her she’d be waiting in the back of the bunkhouse for her at 3:20. She jumped off the bed and made a dash for the door. Shiffy was already waiting in the front.

“Come, Natasha,” Shiffy grinned, placing her arm over the 12-yearold’s shoulder, “I want to talk to you privately so no one else will get jealous.”

The twosome hurried to the back of the bunkhouse.

“Natasha, I must tell you how proud I am of you. I watched you bentsch today after lunch and I was so impressed! You worked so hard to look inside and sing along, even though you told me it’s a big challenge for you to read Hebrew.”

With a flourish, Shiffy pulled a Nutty Buddy out of her skirt pocket and handed it to Natasha.

Her blue eyes grew wide as she eyed the tempting treat.

“Th..thank you, Shiffy! What Bracha do I make on this ice cream?”

The hike was taking much longer than expected and the girls were exhausted. Shiffy, though, seemed to be made of other stuff.

“Come on girls, only 2 km to go. Let’s sing as we march! ‘Slooshai Izrael Boog Semagooshee…’

Huffing and puffing, the group of 12-year-olds ambled up the hill, singing and chanting along with their counselor. Finally, they reached a clearing, where some other bunks were already waiting. They were about to sit down on a log and pose for a picture, when oops! Natasha slipped on a pebble

and bruised her knee. Shiffy ran over, pouring the remains of her water bottle on the wound. Dabbing the blood with a tissue, the devoted counselor shooed away the girls who had crowded around.

“Natasha’s fine. She just needed a souvenir of this grand hike! Give us a minute and we’ll be smiling for the camera!”

Natasha smiled between her tears as she eyed her torn stockings.

“I’ll sew them up for you, don’t worry,” Shiffy said softly, reading her mind. “And take a drink, your face is so flushed.” She rummaged through the girl’s bag and found a cold bottle.

“You also drink?” Natasha asked.

“I finished my water. It washed your boo-boo. Don’t worry, we’ll be back in camp soon.”

Once again, Shiffy’s kindness warmed Natasha’s heart.

September, 1999

Monsey, New York

“Come in, Natasha! Welcome to our home, now your home!”

Gitty Steinfeld took the heavy suitcase and dragged it into what would now be Natasha’s bedroom. The shy girl, exhausted and overwhelmed, followed Mrs. Steinfeld into the dining room, where the Steinfeld sisters had set up a beautiful welcome party, replete with rugelach, soda and overnight potato kugel.

Natasha looked dizzy as the girls introduced themselves. It would take a while until she got all their names straight. But at last, she was part of a warm Jewish family, where everyone kept the mitzvos openly and lovingly.

There was so much to learn, so much to get used to. American culture, Monsey culture. Bais Liba’s culture, Yiddish, English, mitzvos, minhagim. Rabbi and Mrs. Steinfeld coached Natasha along, helping her acclimate to her new life.

“Natasha, in our school, we have

Jewish names. You want to feel comfortable among the girls. So how about we make a kiddush this Shabbos and give you a Jewish name?”

Natasha beamed.

“Yes, yes! I can choose my name?” Mrs. Steinfeld nodded.

“We will celebrate this special occasion with a kiddush, a party, in shul. We are so proud to have you join our family and community and we’re so excited that you’ll have a Jewish identity. Think about it. Let me know tomorrow what name you’ll be choosing…”

“To make sure it’s good?” “Yes.”

Natasha placed her palms under her chin and started thinking. This was a massive decision. Ever since she could remember, she was Natasha. Daddy, a non-Jew, had named her after his grandmother, and she was more than eager to let go of that name, at least here, among frum Yidden. But what name should she choose? From her mother’s side, there was her babushka who had passed away a few years ago. That was a choice. How about going back another generation to Babushka’s mother whom she had heard so much about? Or maybe give after one of the Imahos? Wouldn’t it be fitting to call herself after one of the founders of Klal Yisroel?

After tossing and turning until 2 am, Natasha finalized her decision. She would need to run it by Mommy, the way she now called Mrs. Steinfeld, and she hoped it would pass inspection.

Shabbos morning. Carefully slipping her brand-new Shabbos dress out of the plastic, Natasha felt her heart jumping with excitement. Soon, it would be official. Goodbye, Natasha. Welcome…Shiffy!

“Viykera Shema BiYisrael, Shifra!” called out the Baal Korei. And Shiffy it was.

A flurry of Mazel Tovs later, the new Shiffy sat down to join her family at the seudah.

“Why did you choose this name?” Libby Steinfeld asked. They were all curious but Libby was the first to gather the courage to ask.

“It’s a nice name, no?”

“Gorgeous!” “Cute!” “Very nice!”

The girls called out.

“So you want to know why?”

“Please, tell us.”

“Shiffy was my counselor in camp, back in Pinsk. She was from America and came to be a counselor when I was in 7th Grade. Shiffy was so nice, so good to me. She taught me so much about Yiddishkeit. That’s why I chose this name!”

•••

“What a story, Goldy. I would never have dreamed! So Shiffy is named after a live person. How fascinating!”

“That’s not the end of it, Chavie. Years later, my aunt, Shiffy, wanted to get in touch with her former counselor, the one she idolized. But how on earth would she track down a Shiffy who had been a counselor in Pinsk in 1995? After many, many phone calls and lots of research, she finally pinned that special Shiffy, the selfless girl who was mekarev her over twenty years earlier.”

“Did they meet?”

“They did. And it was quite an interesting reunion. Let me describe it to you.”

•••

Shiffy (formerly Natasha) looked in the mirror once more. Her synthetic sheitel was freshly washed and set, pinned back just the way she liked it. The pink and gray button-down sweater matched perfectly with her A-lined gray skirt. Beige stockings and gray loafers finished that neat, classy look. A dab of blush and a tad of lipstick wouldn’t hurt. She carefully applied her makeup and glanced at her watch. It was 3:20. Counselor Shiffy said she would be here at 3:30. Would she bring ice cream again?

At 3:30, the bell rang. Shiffy flung

the door open to welcome the woman who had deeply impacted her life. If she was shocked for a second, she tried not to show it.

“Come in, come in, Shiffy. Sit down on the couch. Rivky, can you bring in the cookies? Mommy’s counselor, Shiffy, the one I told you about, is here!”

Four-year-old Rivky scampered to the kitchen table and brought in the freshly baked brownies. Curiously, she stared at this larger-than-life personality and then snuggled into her mother’s lap.

“So you never went back to camp after that summer? Then you moved to Monsey? To the Steinfelds? And you went to a frum high school? Wow!”

“Yes, I was only 17 at the time. I got married at 24 and moved to Israel and then Flatbush. I have five children ka”h. Speech therapy, that’s what I do.”

After an hour of pleasant chit-chat, it was time for Counselor Shiffy to go. She blew a kiss at Natasha/ Shiffy’s children and dabbed her eyes. Would she ever imagine that a bit of warmth could go so far?

Natasha/Shiffy waited until Counselor Shiffy’s car was out of sight before plopping down on the couch. Images of her as a child, wearing short-sleeved T-shirts and mini skirts, and Shiffy, the religious, all-knowing adult, mixed with the memories of the day. The current Counselor Shiffy wore a long, flowing dark wig. Her dress was modern and chic, her makeup a bit overdone. By contrast, Natasha/ Shiffy appeared to be frummer than her former counselor. But it was the fire of her warmth, the flames of Ahavas Yisroel, that had forged a deep connection between the two of them, and between her and the Torah. •