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Recap: Tzippy resolves to make tomorrow different for Bruchi, as she realizes how much pain Bruchi must be in.

Numb with shock after Mr. Seidman’s call, Mrs. Gordon tries to figure out what to do next. Nachman suggests calling Rav Berger, a rav they’ve asked for advice in the past, to ask a shaila.

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CHAPTER 43

“Nah, I’m sure it’s not going to be better than Ice Cream Parlor,” Tzippy asserted to Mali.

Mali’s eyes sparkled. “But come on! We have to check it out, they’re giving out free samples!”

Chevy sidled over to them. “What’re you talking about?” she asked.

Mali turned to her. “Did you hear about this new ice

cream store opening on the avenue?”

“Yeah, I did hear something. It’s supposed to be called La Crème, right?”

“Yes, and I heard that they’re giving out free samples today for their grand opening! Right, you want to come check it out after school?”

Chevy’s expression mirrored Mali’s excitement.

“Sounds like so much fun!”

“Nah, there’s going to be a million people there. We should davka go to the Ice Cream Parlor today, cuz no one’s going to be there.”

“Hey, I didn’t know you like the Ice Cream Parlor so much,” Chevy teased.

Tzippy’s gaze traveled a few feet toward the door, where Bruchi had just walked in.

“Bruchi,” she called before she could think twice, “where would you go?”

Bruchi looked up, too surprised to issue a sharp brushoff.

“Did you hear about this new store La Crème?” Mali

asked eagerly, immediately picking up on Tzippy’s thread.

“Yeah,” Bruchi said, cautiously. “It’s supposed to be really cool.”

She resisted the urge to flick off Mali’s excitement with a snobbish damper.

“You heard about it?” Chevy asked, surprised. A second later, she looked like she wished she could take back her words.

“Yeah, my aunt works in a cool interior design place, and they did the store. She told me about it.”

There was a short silence of admiration. Bruchi was, as she had always been, the first to know and hear about anything of interest in their eighth grade class.

But this time, as she shared her insider info, her supercilious air had evaporated.

Which left room for the expressions of respect on her friends’ faces.

“That’s amazing!” Mali breathed.

“What did she say about it?”

“She was telling me how the theme color of ice cream stores are all pink. Like when you think of ice cream, you just think of pink, right?

So this ice cream store decided to be different, and they’re all in light blue and white. Like a sky.”

“We totally have to go see it,” Tzippy said.

Chevy laughed. “A second ago you were complaining that it’s going to be packed.”

“And you said they for sure don’t have better stuff than the Ice Cream Parlor.”

“Of course they’re going to have better stuff than the Ice Cream Parlor,” Bruchi asserted, her old self-confidence showing. “They’re going to be much fancier. They’re going to have this Italian gelato ice cream that’s supposed to be really good, in all different flavors. That’s their main thing.”

“That’s it, we better go. I really like the Ice Cream Parlor, but they definitely don’t have gelato,” Tzippy said. “I’m totally convinced. La Crème, anyone coming with me?”

She looked at all three of the girls equally, including Bruchi.

“Of course, I’m only begging you

to come with me for the last ten minutes,” Mali laughed.

“Yeah, I’ll come check it out, totally,” Chevy said.

Bruchi, seeing that she was the only one left, shrugged. “Would be cool to see it,” she said offhandedly. “Though who wants to push for a free sample with the other hundred people who are going to come today.”

“Let’s go right after school,” Tzippy said, ignoring Bruchi’s comment. “We’ll just check it out. It’s for sure gonna be a matziv!”

“Yup!” Mali agreed, ever effervescent. Chevy smiled.

Bruchi looked down.

Tzippy hoped she wasn’t regretting that she’d agreed to come. It would be nice to have Bruchi back, except this time on equal footing with Tzippy and her friends.

Would Bruchi actually deign to join them, though, when it hadn’t been her initiative and she hadn’t gotten to hand-pick the girls who would join the outing? Had she mellowed enough over the last two weeks?

There was only one way to find out.

***

Where did the expression, “face the music,” come from? Shaina Gordon wondered idly in the back of her mind as she walked briskly towards her boss’s office.

She was on her way to do just that, though she had no idea what kind of music she would be facing.

If you would have asked Mrs. Gordon right then if she was nervous, she would have said no, because she didn’t feel nervous. But she did feel a tightness in her stomach that probably wouldn’t go away until this mess was cleared up.

Because that was what this was, the kind of mess that would put Shayale’s carrot-throwing shenanigans to shame. If it was hard to scrub sticky carrot from the soup messes from the floor, why did she think that the clean-up job with Mr. Seidman would go any easier?

Although Rav Bergman had said that she was within rights to have made the decision she made, he

had felt that she owed her boss an apology. Which meant that this was bound to be awkward.

She knocked on the door that was slightly ajar, and Mr. Seidman called, “Come in,” though with a question mark at the end that indicated he wasn’t sure who was actually at the door.

Mrs. Gordon pushed the door open and left it that way, taking a chair opposite Mr. Seidman.

Seeing her, Mr. Seidman nodded. “Thank you for coming,” he said. Mrs. Gordon cleared her throat, but couldn’t think of anything to say.

“Let’s get right to it,” Mr. Seidman said. “I’ve always been under the impression that you are completely devoted to our school, and that devotion has definitely done Bnos Golda good. But it seems that although I hadn’t ever heard anything from you, you’ve been unhappy enough with your position to seek employment elsewhere.”

The situation, summed up in a few sentences.

“First of all, I’d like to apologize for the fact that you heard about my decision in the way that you did.” Mrs. Gordon said, her voice coming across as confident as it always did. “I’d like to clear up the impression that might have made. The truth is that I have always been very devoted to Bnos Golda’s success, and my role in this school has always been a real source of satisfaction to me.”

Mr. Seidman’s expression was skeptical, and it seemed he was about to interject. Before he could do that, Mrs. Gordon continued speaking.

“The considerations that came up this year which caused me to make the decision to look for another job, had little to do with the loyalty I have to Bnos Golda. Although this school is very beloved to me, and I would love to keep building it to be the very best it can be,” Mrs. Gordon paused, so as not to dilute the message, “In the plainest words I can say it in, I feel my family has to come first.”

“And this job has been coming at the expense of your family?”

Mrs. Gordon set her jaw. “Well, it is always difficult, as the mother of a large family, bli ayin hara, to juggle the demands of both home and school.

As my family grows, that difficulty increases. This year, for various reasons, was a turning point, and it seemed my next reasonable step was to yes, look for a different job.”

“So you’re saying that you felt your family was losing out because of your job here, and that it was too difficult to juggle both?”

Leave it to a man to say it like it is. Hearing the bald truth made Mrs. Gordon swallow, and all her injured inferiority complexes rose to the fore.

She forced herself not to become defensive. Mr. Seidman was not trying to say anything derogatory, that was for sure, even if it felt that way to her.

“Right,” she said simply.

“If I may be so forward, and I understand you may not want to answer this, but according to the information I got, which seems accurate, you plan to take a different, very demanding job next year. How do you explain that decision in light of what you just told me? Is there something specific about your job as principal that’s making you unhappy enough to leave?”

If she hadn’t been nervous before this meeting, she had obviously forgotten what Mr. Seidman could be like.

And probably, Nachman had done too good of a job calming her down. Though none of their carefully prepared, slick words were going to answer Mr. Seidman’s question right now.

She threw everything she had been planning to say out the window and answered off the cuff.

“Well, yes, I’ll be honest. Being principal at Bnos Golda means dealing

with many school-related issues outside of school hours. There’s the responsibility of ‘the buck stops here’ which means that staff members, parents in the student body, and every individual that is somehow affiliated with Bnos Golda, brings their issues to me. The need to be on top of every nitty-gritty issue in the school frankly takes up too much headspace, and eats up far more of my free time than I ever imagined.”

Mr. Seidman was leaning back in his chair, looking away from Mrs. Gordon. But from the way he was clutching his pen in his hand close to his chin, it appeared that he was focusing on every word she said.

As she finished, he leaned forward and began clicking the pen open, then closed.

“I hear that,” Mr. Seidman said. Mrs. Gordon gaped, her mouth opening. A second later, she caught herself and shut her mouth firmly. Was that all he was going to say? Was it going to be so easy?

“To be honest, the school is also growing, and I realize that the demands have been increasing steadily as well.”

Mrs. Gordon blinked. Was she hearing right?

“But if I’m being completely honest with you, I can attribute a big part of that growth to your dedication. I’ve always known that parents choose Bnos Golda for the effort you’ve put in to create this school’s reputation for high standards and a warm environment. And if you left Bnos Golda, it would be a terrible blow to our school.”

So that was it. He had been buttering her up so that he could now guilt her into staying.

Mrs. Gordon lifted her chin, about to respond, but once again, Mr. Seidman beat her to it.

“But I understand that a lot of unnecessary responsibility has been thrust onto your plate. So I’d like to make an offer.”

Mrs. Gordon snapped her lips shut once again.

“What if we hired an assistant principal who could deal with a lot of the nittygritty issues you’ve been mentioning? And of course, I understand that you’re probably getting a salary increase at the other job you accepted. We would offer to match that as well.”

When Mrs. Gordon still didn’t respond, he looked up and said, “Would you consider that kind of offer?”

Mrs. Gordon finally found her voice, and said, “Well, it does sound like that could solve a lot of the issues,” she said.

She paused, because she was unsure of how to phrase the burning question in her mind.

What had happened to the tight-fisted administrator she had always known? Why was he suddenly offering her half of his kingdom just so she would keep her job?

Mr. Seidman, realizing what the question mark hanging in the air was all about, fidgeted with his pen again.

Mrs. Gordon tried to phrase it as delicately as possible. “I understand that an assistant principal would mean an additional salary for Bnos Golda.”

She didn’t say, “and where is that money going to come from?” but she could see that Mr. Seidman caught her reference.

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ESTHER RAPAPORT

NINE A.M. IS A COMPLETELY FICTIONAL STORY WHICH TAKES PLACE FIFTY YEARS AFTER THE HOLOCAUST.

RECAP OF CHAPTER 31: A new package of Hanter’s paprika arrives at the Wrangels, and, as always, they search it carefully to make sure it doesn’t have any Jewish symbols or Hebrew words on it that would give them away.

Dena’s mother-in-law introduces her to Charna, a young woman Dena’s age. But Dena pretty much botches the possibility of a friendship with her, when Dena accuses the Jewish community in Vienna of being materialistic and not involved in ruchniyus enough.

CHAPTER THIRTY TWO

Newspaper article:

More than five years after Henry Sauter, an American biologist, discovered a special gene that is found in the blood of Jews and their descendants for at least five generations hence, finally, the C&D Company has managed to develop a testing method for this gene. Scattering a certain substance in the air will detect those who have it.

The gene has been named “J1000,” and it was discovered randomly in private laboratory tests taken by the students at the University of Ohio in the United States of the Reich. Eighteen students out of 1,279 were found to have this specific gene. After extensive research, it was discovered that indeed, all eighteen students are descendants, in some form or another, of the known Semitic nation.

Already during the first stages of the gene study, the scientist Sauter spoke about developing a method where the carriers of this gene could be detected by scattering the contrast agent in the air.

“The next stage,” says C&D CEO Professor Herbert Sokol, “is to place detectors in central places, like main roads and shopping centers, and we hope that we can do this already at the end of this coming month. The significance of this achievement is the expansive implementation of thorough global testing, and separating those with this gene from the rest of the population.”

Sauter himself blesses C&D on their impressive accomplishment and notes that it is possible that they will use this substance in additional ways, like by using helicopters to scatter it over places with large populations. And so, within a few years, the world will march toward a new, completely safe future.

“A new, completely safe future.” Babbe folded the newspaper and pushed it onto the windowsill. “Children, notice one thing: how much they continue to be afraid of us. Years have passed since, in their view, they triumphed over the Jewish people. They don’t even know we exist…” She sighed and pointed to the newspaper that was slipping to the floor, though no one made the effort to pick it up. “And still, they are traumatized at the idea that there might still be Jews in existence.”

“Are you afraid, Babbe?” Naomi asked. For some reason, her eyes were fixed on the door, which was opposite the entrance to the preschool at the end of the corridor. No, she could not think of helicopters coming just when “her” children were playing outside. No!

“Afraid? Of what?”

“Of this substance. Of the helicopters that might come…” Naomi straightened the edge of the tablecloth and looked at her mother, who was mixing salad in a bowl.

“I remember reading about it in an article a few years ago,” Rechel said with a sigh. “I didn’t sleep for nights after that.”

“So who needs to read this newspaper?” Babbe grew serious.

“And besides, who brought it here now? At melaveh malkah, we should be telling stories of tzaddikim, not of reshaim! And no, I’m not afraid, Naomi. I’ve seen so much in my life, that many of these kinds of things don’t scare me anymore. And listen to me well, everyone: No matter what, one way or another, the ones who’ll prevail in the end will be us. Not them.”

Binyamin didn’t say a thing. He silently chewed on the roll his mother had baked for melaveh malkah. This was what Bernard must have been talking about. Now he remembered that article he’d read when he was younger, about the biologist and the gene. And it had scared him pretty badly. That was when he’d realized, for the first time, how their existence in a mountainous, forested corner of the world was so miraculous, and that on the outside, there was danger lying in wait for them at every corner. Ultimately, he had seen that their blessed routine had continued, and he’d calmed down. But what a crazy world surrounded them!

His mother brought cups of tea to the table. “You’re quiet today,” she whispered to him, glancing at her son-in-law Aryeh, who was immersed in a conversation with her father, his grandfather.

“I’m tired,” Binyamin said, taking one of the steaming cups.

“You’ve been working too hard these past two weeks.”

“It’s okay, Mamme. Really, I’m fine, baruch Hashem.”

“I want you to make a mezuman and go home to sleep,” she said, studying him with that same worried expression. “I’ll try to be there soon. Is this because of Tatte’s notebooks?”

“Tatte’s notebooks?” He stirred the steaming tea carefully. “No, unfortunately I hardly had a chance to look at them.”

“Have you seen anything special there, besides for what he wrote about learning?”

For a moment, he raised curious eyes to her, and then lowered them. “No.”

As he walked home ten minutes later, in the darkness, Binyamin pondered his mother’s words. He had to get hold of the missing notebook, the one his mother was so terrified of. Was she the one who had hidden it?

It was not necessarily a notebook. Maybe it was just a sheet of paper. Or something else. It didn’t matter what. Clearly his father had written things as a result of something he’d heard or seen. Who knew what kind of dreadful plan he had been exposed to and had written down? Maybe it was a warning letter of some kind that he wanted to convey.

It was possible that this was what caused his untimely passing. And if that was the case, then it was more accurate to say…his murder.

Binyamin arrived home and got ready for bed, sure that he’d dream all night about his father. But instead, all he saw in his sleep were terrible scenes playing out, with helicopters appearing in the skies above Samson Lager, spraying clear puffs of air. And then, as the substance betrayed the fact that they were Jews, the nearly 200 people who lived there suddenly came down with either a strong virus that caused nausea and vomiting, or their hair began glowing with a strange green sheen… Binyamin’s sleeping imagination really went wild!

Apparently, the J1000 article had spooked him more than he was ready to let on, and it pushed aside any thoughts about his father.

But when he awoke the next morning with aching muscles from

his fitful, tense sleep, Binyamin decided that this was just another reason why he had to discover what had really happened to his father.

Would Babbe agree to help him and get the old records from the infirmary?

***

“Your baking is not bad at all!” Charna complimented Dena on her visit to Dena’s house, as she delicately chewed on the chocolate coconut cake.

This time, the visit did include the children, and Dena learned that her Duvi and Charna’s son Yudi knew each other a bit from cheder. Within three minutes, the ice broke; the boys were sitting and working together, building a whole city with one of the complex building toys that Bentzy’s mother had bought. Dena took down a few cars from the shelf to add to their creation.

“One of the best things I have in this house is the space,” Dena said, arranging the cloth napkins on the table at which they were seated. “In Israel, I had a two-room apartment and a porch—that was it.”

“That’s really small,” her guest marveled. “Where did the kids play?”

“In the dining room, the kitchen, my bedroom…”

“And where did they sleep?”

“In the dining room. Wait, I have a few pictures!” She smiled as she stood up.

“Great, I love seeing pictures of homes in Eretz Yisrael!” Dena nodded and opened an upper cabinet. This time, she was very careful not to say anything that sounded conceited. She didn’t want to come across as arrogant, because she really wasn’t. It was obvious to her that the women in Vienna were wonderful—they loved Torah and Hashem—but she still had the feeling that even the wives of the most learned avreichim among them did not live the same beautiful and simple lives of those in Eretz Yisrael whom she had left behind.

“Here.” She put the album on the table and opened it. Duvi, at age one month, in the cradle near the window. Duvi, at two months, in an infant seat in the dining room. The infant seat had been sent by his loving grandmother from Vienna, as had the curtains hanging in the background. But Charna could not really get an idea of the tiny dimensions of the room and its old stone floor. She seemed surprised when she looked at the pictures, but exercising typical Viennese politeness, she didn’t say a word. She just turned the pages one by one.

“Hey!” At the sight of one of the pictures, she just couldn’t contain herself. There was little Duvi, sitting inside a clear plastic cage, and next to him was a figure with a black, threatening, distorted face. “What…what is this?”

“The Gulf War.” Dena smiled. “That’s me behind the mask.”

“Oh, right! We saw pictures here of those masks… So scary! We were so worried about you all then…”

“It really was scary. I remember my grandmother crying to my mother that she never thought her children and grandchildren would have to be afraid of gas… It was a war full of miracles.”

“And you weren’t afraid?”

“I was a little bit, for sure on the first night. But I was so busy just trying to manage it all that I hardly had time to think about the missiles.” She pointed to the picture. “Imagine having to

put a baby into this thing. And it wasn’t only that, right? Suddenly, his parents disappear, and instead, all the baby sees are these monstrous faces…” She laughed.

Charna laughed too. “How old was he there?”

“Almost two. But here he was already used to it. This was one of the last sirens.”

Duvi heard about the subject of conversation and joined them. “That’s me,” he said proudly, and pointed out the picture to his friend. “I was little. Look where they put me. We had a war!”

“A war?” Yudi Krieger asked, looking at the picture with interest. “Did you have a gun?”

“No, I had a box where I hid inside, because the Arabs wanted to kill us.”

“But the box is clear! So the Arabs could see you! How did it help?”

“Dunno.” Duvi mulled over this tough question. “I was so little then, even smaller than our Shloimy is, so I don’t really remember much.”

“I’m not little!” his brother protested from the rug.

“But in the end nothing happened to me, that’s all.” Duvi shrugged and smiled.

“Nothing happened to you because Hashem watched over you, and all the Yidden,” Dena interjected gently.

“Right! So I won over the Arabs, and baruch Hashem the war was over!” Duvi crowed triumphantly.

Yudi Krieger was thoughtful. “Don’t brag,” he said, after a few minutes. “We also had a war here in Austria, lots of years ago. The yemach-shemoniks almost killed my grandfather, you know? But in the end he didn’t, and baruch Hashem we also won!”

“Exactly.”

So, only her Israeli mother didn’t know how to make divine Viennese tortes, and only she, the Israeli daughter-inlaw, didn’t know how to make social connections. And she had destroyed the first attempt at friendship with her foolishness. What could she say? If Ima would have heard her now, she really would have been ashamed of her. Ugh. How much longer would it take for her mother-in-law to figure out that something had gone badly between her and Charna? And that for the most part, her daughter-in-law was to blame for it?

Dena forced herself to try to patch things up. “It really is a masterpiece of a cake. I would love to be able to bake on such a level.”

“In order to get to this level, you have to start from the bottom,” Bentzy’s mother said. “Charna herself is a gourmet cook, and I’m sure that being friends with her will help you with that.” She smiled broadly. “What do you say, Charna? You’ll agree to give Dena some good tips and recipes, won’t you?”

“Sure, of course,” Charna said, flashing a quick smile at Dena. To Dena’s surprise, it was not a triumphant smile, but a rather friendly one. “If she agrees to start from the beginning.”

Pickled Corned Beef Kolichel

Marinated London Broil (Weissmandl-Bet Yosef Glatt)

Roast Beef (Weissmandl-Bet Yosef Glatt)

UPON THE ALTAR OF KIDDUSH HASHEM. A fascinating and inspiring work, this book is a must-read for every thinking Jew. BY RAV ZALMAN HILLEL FENDEL Z"L

NEW!

WITHIN HOLINESS in the HOLOCAUST

In Holiness in the Holocaust, noted talmid chacham Rabbi Zalman Hillel Fendel z”l sheds light on the fundamental concept of what constitutes a death al kiddush Hashem—analyzing it and showing us the Torah wisdom of our revered gedolim, both of past generations and contemporary, on this elusive topic. Read awe-inspiring accounts of the final days and destruction of Litvishe and Chassidic towns across Europe, as so many Torah leaders and their communities prepared for their very final mitzvah. Understand the compelling connection between the Holocaust and the gezeirah of Purim; the striking similarities of the edict of Haman and Achashveirosh, and the Final Solution with the silence of the Western world; the significance of the word “Yehudi ” and its bearing on why all six million Jews who were killed during the Holocaust are considered harugei malchus

NEW!

Mashiach will come from the North... Leonora de Dabela knows this, and so she descends on Tzfat, intent on paving the way for the final Redemption. It is the only way she can redeem herself from the unspeakable acts of her past. She sends letter after letter to the Imperial Palace of Instanbul, all with one goal: to convince Suleiman the Magnificent to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. And as Leonora begins shifting the bricks of change, she touches lives concealed underneath.

In this POWERFULLY RELEVANT HISTORICAL NOVEL , LEAH GEBBER weaves together three broken souls who must learn to bring down the walls around their hearts to make room for redemption. By author of Chains , Sisters Under Siege, Rocking Hors e and Map the Starlight .

Books for the 9 Days & Tishah B'Av...

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Best Deal On The Mkt 57/21 2600sd condo 6 bdrms, 3 full bths, plyrm, lndry rm, Pesach kit, pvt entrance & bkyrd. Make offers!!

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11/50s Brand new 1400sf condo w/pvt ent

2 bdrm, 2 bth, Lrg kit & DR. Ask $1.250,

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BP VIC Mcdonald & 18th Ave

3,500 SF Ground flr rnvtd offices + 1,000 SF in bsmt (nice cond) For Lease. Ask $9,500/ mo.

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Ocean Pkwy/Ave H Area

Residential Development site 24,000 BSF For Sale possibility of buying additional air rights

Coney Island/Ave N Area Mixed use Development Site 26,000 BSF For Sale possibility of buying additional air rights

Boro Park / Flatbush area

– portfolio of 2 mixed use buildings + warehouse & yard for sale. Excellent for owner user / investor.

Photo

סעילאווכ

BogglleBogggle

Boggle your mind (not your computer)

Desert Sand Mountain PARSHA

Cut out the template. Place into the cup and cut to size, so that there is a full line of traveling camels around the cup.

With the orange and non-colored sand, create mountains in your container, following the camels, in order to know where to put each mountain.

With an acrylic marker, draw some sticks with circles on top to look like people sitting on top of the camels.

Tape your camels to the inside of your cup. Using an acrylic marker, trace the scene onto the outside of the container & let it dry.

Layer the 3 different colors of blue in thin layers to create your sky.

Admire the traveling camels in the desert landscape.

Place 1 cup of sand into a bowl and color it orange using your dye, then divide the rest of the sand into 4 containers. Color 3 of them different shades of blue leaving one non-colored.

Once the entire container is full, let it set for 5 minutes, then fill the top with a thin layer of glue. Cover and close tightly.

SUPPLIES

Orange & Blue Food Coloring

4oz. Container with Cover

5 Bowls or Containers

Small Cups/Funnel

Black Perman Marker

2 ½ Cups of Sand/Salt

Printed Template

Scissors

Gloves

Glue

*We would love to see how your Parsha Studio Project came out! Send us pictures to, info@weeklylink.com.

Parsha Puzzle

Nine Days Puzzle

PARSHAS DEVARIM

IMAGINE

DID YOU KNOW?

Throughout the Jewish people’s travels in the desert, they encountered many challenges and difficulties along the way.

You are learning how to swim. It feels scary and challenging because you haven’t yet learned how to keep yourself afloat in the water. The first time in the water, you may feel nervous and begin to panic. The second time, you try to relax and slowly become more comfortable, practicing the skills the teacher taught you. Even when you slip at the pool one day, you can get up and continue back in the water. The day has finally come, you finished your lessons and now you’re an expert swimmer. Looking back at all the challenges, you realize that to learn this new skill, you had to overcome all these difficulties to reach the end goal. Now, not only do you know how to swim, but you are also confident enough to help teach a friend!

DELVING DEEPER

BRING IT HOME

Think of a challenging period in your life. What did you gain from that difficult time that later helped you?

After their journey in the desert, the Jewish people were tired and weakened by all their struggles. Facing the future with a smile was difficult for them. Moshe recounted all their travels, showing them that all the challenges they went through, were put in place by Hashem from the beginning. This was to help them be prepared for their arrival in Eretz Yisrael. Once they realized that all the journeys and hardships had brought them closer to Eretz Yisrael, it gave them insight to appreciate the difficulties they experienced. We can learn from this that even though we can’t change the past, we can look at the experiences Hashem gives us and see how everything is all part of a bigger plan to help us reach our final goal.

Kraft it! What are these deformed pictures on this page? They are 6 things you may not do on באב העשת. Write in the blank what every picture is.

creative corner!

HershyandGittyGlauber

HenchyWeber,11

ChayaNeustein2ndgrade

PessyLowenstein,6

Shaindy Landau

Yides Deutsch, 3

Rivky Heiman

Idy Spiegel, 5

Chaya Libby Grunwald

Sporn

Yides Weiss, 8

Mindy Weber , 9

Esther Malka Gold, 9

Miriam Sternhill, 4

Katz

Hershy Glauber

Rechie Grosz, 4

Roizy Neufeld, 4

Riven Meir Klein, 5

Elchonon Tzvi Baum

Aidy Friedman

Duvid Landau

Arele Klein, 3.5

Mordchai Yida Landau

Yosef Guttman

Shloime Kleinman, 8

Mordchai Yida Landau

Mermelstein

EliBraunfeld, 4

YossiKleinBoroPark, 5

Memory Game

Memory Game

Draw a circle or a triangle on every memory square. If you may wear it on באב

draw a circle. If not, draw a triangle.

When you’re done, cut out the cards and enjoy your memory game!

Numerical SudokuHaving numbers 1-9 in any order, in every row, column and 3x3 cell.

Alphabetical SudokuHaving letters A-I in any order,in every row, column and 3x3 cell.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

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

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

BP: 50 & 16ave 2-Family Semi-Attached, needs work. 2 Floors & Basement, Semi-Attached, Built 20x65, Lot size is 20x100 9-foot ceilings. Call: 347-635-5766

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

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

APARTMENT FURNISHED

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 15/50 beautiful 2 bdrm furnished apartment. Spacious, with plenty closet space. Call 718-633-0402 Lve message

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

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

BP: 14th & 40th:

Great condition.

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

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

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-55/18ave 1 bedroom apt, 1 flight up, porch, MIC call: 718-232-5656 lve message

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

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

6 bedroom beautiful house in South Fallsburg available to rent for shabbosim. Call only 845-423-3030

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

A nice 4 BDR priv house + living space + gorgeous pool & nice backyard, fully furnished & more. Avail Shabosim/weekdays etc from Sept 1. Call 347-831-6849

A nice 4 BDR priv house w/ large stunning backyard & much more, fully furnished, in prime location in Airmont. Avail summer. 845-570-7635

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

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

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

• Monroe, beautiful 16 beds apt. • Bloomingrove, spacious 5 BDR house + sep small apt. Fully serviced, close to all. Call/Text: 845-323-0936

Chestnut Ridge (Monsey): Beautiful renov home avail Shabbos Nachamu-8/25. Take part or entire time. 5 BDR, great backyd, tramp. Near heimishe shul & mikvah. 917-565-7519

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

Chestnut Ridge private home & backyard, great neighborhood near shuls. Huge wraparound porch, 5 BDR large DR. Reas price. By the week or weekends until Aug 27. 845-587-3124 leave msg

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

Fallsburg Rental: 4 bedroom house available, weekends only. Pool on premises. Near Yeshiva. Ple call only 845-791-0384 or 845-436-0438

Jackson: 5 BDR house w/ pool available weekends.

Call/Text: 845-570-7660

Lakewood: Comfortable 4 BDR house near Westgate avail weekend of July 11-14. Large, sparkling clean, in-ground heated pool. Near many shuls. Call/Text/WhatsApp: 732-600-7643

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

Miami Beach Florida:

Carriage Club North, beautiful 2 BDR, 2 bath, ground floor. Call: 347-499-0031

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: Spacious 6 BDR colonial, July-Aug. Whole/half summer, by week. 12 beds+cribs/mattresses. Jacuzzi, trampoline, swing set. Dexter Park area, 10 min to shul.

Call/Text: 845-300-2463

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

Seagate Vacation Home

Avail weekday/weekend/Yom Tov. Fresh ocean air in beautiful resort.

1, 2 & 3 BDR homes.

718-946-1236

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

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

Monticello: Next to Walmart, 2 BDR, 2 bath bungalow. Chassidish crowd. For rest of season, top area. 718-812-1431

Paradise Village, Monticello: 2 BDR bung w/ large porch avail August. 347-733-8273

OFFICE / SPACE FOR RENT

BP-15th & 55th: Renovated bsmt for office available, $2300. Please Call: 718-972-7660

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

BP: 13th & 51st: Prvt entrance 1 room office, ground level. Call: 718-801-1915

NU/55th: Office Rooms/Office Desks. $250 Monthly. 732.708.2004

CAR FOR

SALE

Car Donations

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Earn income from the comfort of home. Listen to the business presentation to learn more.

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Interested in making extra money? Call this business presentation at 605-313-4101 access 6036621 then 1# Listened & interested? Text to 347-831-6099 w/ word SIGNUP, we'll call you to get started!

JOB OPPORTUNITY

ABA PARAS Amazing special Ed program in the heart of BP looking to hire F/T Female for the upcoming school year. Hrs :9:AM-4:30 PM 12:30PM-4:30PM 2:30PM-4:30 PM Please Call/Text: 917-968-2292

BUNGALOW FOR RENT

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

BP: 14th & 40th:

Great condition.

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

A small playgroup in low 40’s seeking experienced warm teacher.

Excellent pay. Option for full day or afternoon. Call/Text: 929-549-3585

SEEKING FULL-TIME CLINICIAN WITH A POSITIVE, PROACTIVE, PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH.

HASC CENTER SEEKS RESIDENCE MANAGER

LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Clinician will assure that the mental health and behavioral needs of their program participants are met through the development and monitoring of behavior plans, implementation of staff training, family collaboration, and individual/group counseling. Master’s degree in psychology or social work, or a New York State license in mental health counseling or the like, along with experience working with individuals with disabilities a must. Excellent salary and benefits.

Call: 718.535.1989 or email resume to hr@hasccenter.org

SEEKING FULL-TIME, PARTTIME, & SHABBOS STAFF TO WORK IN BROOKLYN GROUP HOMES A P P L Y T O D A Y ! COMPETITIVE PAY SIGN-ON BONUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Manage the care for young adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities living in a group residence. Supervise a team of caring staff to ensure compliance to regulations while fostering a warm and friendly environment. Responsible for day-to-day operation of the home. Prior experience a plus. Call: 718.535.1937 or email resume to hr@hasccenter.org

Now Hiring for September:

An experienced, warm assistant f/t or P/t (no BA required). Wondeerful environment and Great pay for the right candidate.

Please email resume: Director@littlerosesdaycare.com

718-535-1989

HR@HASCCENTER.ORG

1121 36 Street 718-269-0044

Limited slots Available for 2-3 year olds (turning 2 by November 2024) Email: apps@littlerosesdaycare.com or call: 718-269-0044

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BILINGUAL ENGLISH/ SPANISH CARE MANAGER

HCS is looking to hire Bilingual English/ Spanish Care Manager.

Great job for someone looking for work in social services, therapy and administration. Part time/full time positions available Candidate must be organized, responsible and have good interpersonal skills. BA Degree required.

Please send resume to ti.adison@championny.org

RN

HCS is looking for an experienced part time Registered Nurse(RN) for our Women’s Dayhab in Boro Park. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a great work environment.

Please send resume to Jobs@hcsny.org

Please call 718-854-2747 ext. 1210

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.

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

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

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

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

HCS is seeking female DSPs to work at our Boro Park Dahab Program, full time position, daily.

Please forward resume’ to jobs@hcsny.org

Please call 718-854-2747 ext. 1210

B’Above Zeeskites 13&59 seeks f/t experienced teacher to teach Yiddish subjects for ages 2-3yr Will provide childcare slot for right candidate. Call 347-620-2210 or email resume: yitty@zeeskites.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 dental office seeks Admin Secretary. Will train. Rm for growth. Daily 10am-6pm & Wed 10am-3pm. brooklynjob4520@gmail.com

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

Chasidishe girl’s preschool in BP is looking for a speech therapist. Offering a full case load. Please call & leave message 347-834-7031

Chasidishe Girls School in BP is seeking a 1st grade Assistant for 1pm-4pm English sessions. Pls email resume/info to lgordonbydg@gmail.com or call 718-757-9117

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

Daycare on 13th Ave is looking for full-time infant teachers, and after hours teachers 3:00-4:45 for September, Please Call/Text 929-392-8750

Daycare seeking • Teacher for 18 mos class w/ BA in early childhood education, must be 21 yrs old. • Teachers for baby & toddler, F/T, 9-3. Lv Msg: 718-283-4849

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

Flatbush Mill Basin medical office seeks P/T secretary, 2x/week. Phones, appointments, referrals, insurance. Pleasant personality. brooklynjob4520@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

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

Human Resources Onboarding Specialist: F/T, BP. Exp req. Excellent phone & computer skills, efficient & detail oriented, able to multi-task. Sal: $45,000-$55,000. Email: thinkyeled@yeled.org Call: 718-686-2422

Looking for Paraprofessionals in Staten Island. No degree needed. Please Call: 718-577-2375‬ or E: support@flyingcolorsaba.com

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

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. Email: smarkovic@yeled.org/ Call: 718-686-2326

Established daycare seeking F/T secretary 9-5. Needs to be org & detail oriented to succeed. Job entails voucher placement & legal paperwork. Grad preferred. resumefordaycare@gmail.com

Have experience in ABA & looking to grow? Hiring an ABA Supervisor to launch our early intervention ABA department & lead it to success. ABA experience, strong leadership ability, & a master’s in special ed or social work required. No BCBA required. Role involves hiring a team, clinical work, & administrative tasks. officejobs@hamaspikkings.org

Heimishe BP preschool seeking assistant teachers for upcoming school year. Great environment! Great pay! Lv Msg: 347-402-5733 Email: schoolinbp@gmail.com

Heimishe office in BP looking for full time female secretary. Text: 347-768-1422 Email: Jobspadh@gmail.com

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

Heimishe school in BP looking for F/T & P/T babysitters. Call; 347-546-5606

Heimish multi-girl Medical Billing office located in Brooklyn Square seeking F/T employee. Entry level, will train. Great work environment w/ opportunity for growth. Blimies@devington.com

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

Intake Coordinator:

28-35 hrs wkly, central BP loc. Req strong computer & communication skills, knowledge of insurance a plus. Sal: $43,000-$55,000.

Email: smarkovic@yeled.org/ 718-686-2326

Join a fun, all women’s office in a heimishe environment! Must be responsible & have great phone & writing skills. Office experience required. Excellent pay and benefits. uniqueofficeposition@gmail.com

Looking for a P/T experienced female bookkeeper in BP. A/R, A/P, P&L, reporting, budgeting payroll, dedicated. Call/Text: 917-553-7842

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 for p/t vouchers secretary with experience only. Please email resume to parttimesec53@gmail.com

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

Post Construction service company looking to hire a sales representative Full time / Brooklyn, NY Base + Commission, Experience Preferred Contact: office@kleenoh.com

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.

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

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

Provider Personnel Representative:

28-35 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

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 w/ MS Word & Excel. Great work environment. Will train. Opportunity to grow, great benefits. Email: thinkyeled@yeled.org Call: 718-686-2422

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 Accounts Payable Rep with basic accounting experience & Excel proficiency. FT, great pay + full benefits package incl yom tov pay. Email resume to hckpayables@gmail.com

Seeking P/T playgroup teacher for upcoming school year. 347-452-7854

Senior Placement Coordinator:

28-35 hours weekly, central BP. Req strong comp & communication skills, some management exp, some recruiting/placement background a plus.

Salary: $50,000-$65,000.

Email: smarkovic@yeled.org

Call: 718-686-2326

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

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

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

Staten Island P/T Teacher: Seeking P/T qualified & exp teacher. Min 90 credits which incl 12 ECE credits. Great pay & benefits!

Email: HRubinstein@yeled.org/ Call: 718-514-8865

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

Warehouse Manager needed. Responsible for Open & Close. 8AM-5PM Sun-Thurs. Located in Edison, NJ. 718-567-7754 Ext 250

We are seeking a P/T Training Facilitator to join our home care agency. This position will play a vital role in providing comprehensive training to new hires & existing employees. Must have home care experience. We provide excellent salary & benefits package, & a friendly work environment. Join our team today! To apply, send your resume to hiring@hamaspikcare.org

JOB WANTED

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

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

39" high riser set. 39" mattresses for sale as well. Give offers, el7777@gmail.com Call: 718-851-1546

Barely used Light+Nine starter backpack red classic with Nimix 3 pc hot air set$35. Call/Text 347-578-3384

Beautiful Emtek door knobs. Satin finish. 347-729-5230

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

1 pair new MBT black rocker bottom sneaker type shoe, Sz 8.5, $100 or best offer. el7777@gmail.com Call: 718-851-1546

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

2 cans of Shaklee life shake still sealed just expired for $35 orig. $50 347-786-2870

Beautiful Hinkley Alabaster chandelier. 347-729-5230

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 black swivel chair, never used. 347-495-0198

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

Brand new Longine watch. Perfect for kallah original gold band excellent price. 929-275-5572

Yeshiva in Flatbush seeking secretary for upcoming school yr. Transportation is avail from BP.

Call: 347-645-5362

2 Pairs slightly used Floafers size 10, $15 each. 718-436-2785

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

Brand new Midnight limited edition

Doona, barely used, $499. Originally $650. Can deliver in BP or Willi. 347-243-6286

Brand new porta crib mattress in package, $40. Orig $50. 718-436-2785

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

Brown leather Zebra shoe w/ laces Sz 25, $25. 347-786-2870

Bulbs, non-LED bulbs, & capsules EFT28E28, cheap. 718-676-5960

CANON CAMERAS in used cond for sale in BP. ELPH, SX & G models in stock. Protective gear for your G7X as well. New cameras w/ warranty options from time to time. For Showrm Hrs: 347-388-2336

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

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

Going to camp for second half?

Grey woven set of 3 drawers $20 718-854-2404

Great condition double carriage, $450. Call/Text: 929-454-9500

High-Performance stainless steel Bosch bowl. Not the Challah bowl. Brand new, never used. Well priced. Text/Call: 929-271-4430

Jimmy choo, crossbody, black bag for sale, brand new with tags, never used, $279. 917-685-1414

London Kids size 19, black Sahara soft lace up for boys/girls. Barely used because of size change. $70. Call for pic: 929-214-0423

Lucite organizing draws. 347-263-4109

Mountain buggy nano travel stroller slightly used. Brand new condition, $120. 917-982-8162

Tickets avail to the

Jewish Children's Museum, $13/ticket.

Value $17.

347-787-1838

Valco slim double carriage in great condition. 347-263-4109

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

APPAREL FOR SALE

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.

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

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

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

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

11 Gorgeous winter white custom gowns, sz 2-16. Pic avail. 718-755-4144

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

Beautiful navy sister of bride exquisite gown. SZ 10 Call/Text 347-452-2944

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

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

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

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 exquisite black gown with small blue floral print worn once. Size 16. 718-908-4329

Beautiful gown for sister of the bride. Black & navy, sz 6-8, tall. Call only: 917-935-7761

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

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

Black maternity gown sz L, $550. 718-436-2785

Black satin, sister of the bride Midi length elegant dress. Very slenderizing. great for sibling wedding or Shabbos Sheva brochos. 718-908-4329

Light plus nine backpack, navy & burgundy. $50. Call/Text: 347-546-7737

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

Beautiful green w/ black overlay gown sz 0. Can be let out. Elegant black & gold gown, approx sz 6. 347-262-0880

Black slenderizing maternity gown. Size S. Pics avail. Call/Text: 718-541-3180

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

Custom designer gown, extremely slenderizing! Delicate black lace w/ beautiful colorful flowers. Size L/XL. Call: 347-585-5003

Custom designer ivory/off white lace gown. Sz 2-4. 917-474-6168

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

Elegant hunter green gown sz 14, very slenderizing! Pics avail. Call/Text: 347-527-9877

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

Girls sz 7 Whoopi floral tulle gown for sale, (with added sleeves). Current season. Call: 732-674-0045

Gorgeous blk women's gown sz 6/8, Adorable Lil Girl Cream Tulle Gown sz 4 Short Sleeve. Call/Txt 917-554-5651

Gorgeous Classy Ivory Gown W/ Beautiful Stones Size 8/10. 917-890-6442

Gorgeous custom mauve/black children's sz 8 gown. $125 347.520.5664

Call: 347-520-5664

Gorgeous Little Women girls white taffeta gown w/ black/colored bows. Sz 4 & 10. Call/Text: 917-831-0171

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

Mother of bride custom made gown, elegant dusty blue w/ beading, sz 8. Call/Text for pic- 347-721-2713

Off White gown. Text 347-786-2869

Gorgeous light blue gown for sister of bride, size 10. Beautiful light blue gown children's size 6. Call/Text: 347-733-5955

Gorgeous Mauve/Black (velvet) ladies sz 14 gown. Very slenderizing. 347-520-5664 Gown for married sister, off-white & pink, size 0-2. Call/Text: 917-684-5810

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

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 green velvet & ivory sz 0 gown. Can be let out alot. 347-262-0880

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

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

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

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

One of a kind black maternity gown. Sz 2-4. 917-474-6168

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 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

Stunning 5 white gowns, all matching from sz 5/6 - sz 14/16. Great prices. call/Text: 718-269-9110.

Three stunning light pink tulle gowns from Whoopi, szs 16, 10, & 3. Worn once, great price. Call/Text: 347-232-0396

White flower lace gown.

Size 7, $85.

Text: 347-651-9267

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

APPAREL FOR RENT OR SALE

Sister of bride gown sz 0 elegant white organza w/ beading. Call/ text for pic- 347-721-2713

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

Sister of bride light blue wedding gown. Sz 7-8 & 12. 917-805-9019

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

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

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

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

Stunning classy cream sister of bride gown size 2-4. Can be worn for pre-maternity or regular. Call/Text: 917-702-9524

APPAREL FOR RENT

Beautiful black maternity gown. Call/Text: 347-578-1373

SERVICES

Ayin Horah

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

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

Wholesale Fish: Buy by the case & save. Baby & Regular Salmon. Hashgucha Volove Rav. Free delivery to your home. Call Eli: 917.680.4375

WWW.SARNOCOACHING.COM

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

ALBUMS

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

BABYSITTING

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

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

Babysitting:

Vouchers Only. Morning Hours. Newborns-5 months. 12th & 45th. 929-585-2257

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

CLASSES / COURSES

Certified PERSONAL TRAINER for groups or private sessions. Women or girls. Call Perel: 929-617-2173

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

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

GRAPHICS

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

*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

MAKE UP

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

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

718-450-4700

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

"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

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

cleaning all types of AC units

PLAYGROUP / PRESCHOOL

Playgroup Slots:

Warm Heimish, Yiddish Speaking playgroup in high 50s, non vouchers. 929-236-6129

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

WIG & HAIR

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

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

Adora paci clip on 18th ave. 718-384-0067

Gold earring w/ pink stud on Chol Hamoed Pesach. 929-345-0282

Kiki wig. 718-438-5666

Memory card on 13/14 Ave bet 44th & 53rd St on Sun, 7/21. 347-495-0198

Pearl Cluster bracelet lost in BP 41st street area towards Kensington vicinity on Shavuos. 917-627-1302

Thin baby blanket in BP white with grey flowers before the summer. 347-581-4400 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

3 Black Purim kippahs w/ colored embroidery, before Purim on 12th & 44th. 718-790-8765

LOST

An earring. 929-617-5992

Diamond bracelet in BP. 718-854-6113

MISCELLANEOUS

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

Hanging heart children’s earring on Heyward corner Marcy on 2nd days Pesach. 929-345-0282

Shtreimel on 13th & 42nd. 718-871-4506

Tennis necklace, 925 silver. 917-805-9019

Toddler's bracelet in BP at the end of June. Call: 718-633-5311

SEEKING

If you have tables / chairs to give away for a shul. 917-581-0682

Looking for white boys petite clair suite from 2 years ago. Size 3,4 or 5. Looking to rent for 1 night. Willing to pay. Call: 347-585-5199

Looking to buy off a miss mini tank boys bathing suit - last year's style in a sz 3 or 4 (light blue). Call/Text 347-534-8363

I took upon myself bl'n to light a candle for 40 days le'n R' Menachem Mendle ben R' Yosef Mriminu to merit a yeshuah and publicize it. B"H I saw great things.

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

A set of 3 large sofas (old & used but in decent condition) & a small matching glass top table. Call/Text: 323-632-8623

Brand new 4 light blue uniform shirts, French Toast, girls sz 16. 917-615-4073

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

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

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

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

Looking to rent storage space. More than 1,000 SF in BP. Please Text/ Call Eli: 917-971-7104

One closed package of gluten free kneidel mix. 718-837-8853

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

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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UPSTATE KASHRUS DIRECTORY

Coming from Lakewood? Not familiar with the area? Looking for a place with a ZSK-recommended Hechsher?

For your convenience, the following is a list of establishments in the Upstate NY area that are under a Hechsher from the Zichron Shmuel Kashrus Recommended Hechsher List.

Liberty

Acai Air At Apple Tree

1885 NY-52, Liberty, NY 718-887-6485

Aperion At Apple Tree 1885 NY-52, Liberty, NY 718-705-8248

Sushi Bleu At Apple Tree 1885 NY-52, Liberty, NY 917-361-9750

Za ig At Lemonade

261 N Main St, Liberty, NY 845-513-0088

Satmar Meats At Lemonade 261 N Main St, Liberty, NY Butcher Dep. 845-436-5000

Boosur Bites

4082 Rt 42, Kiamesha 845- 434-3689

Taam Eden At Gourmet Glatt 4685 State Rt. 42, Kiamesha 718- 484-8565

Deli At Gourmet Glatt 4685 State Rt. 42, Kiamesha 845-609-3600

Butcher At Gourmet Glatt 4685 State Rt. 42, Kiamesha 347-409-7370

Kiamesha Lake Swan

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ZAFTIG

2 Stanton Corner Rd, Swan L. 845-513-0088

Satmar Meats At Tyberg’s Butcher Dep. 38 Stanton Comer Rd, Swan L. 845-436-5000

Lake Lodge Kosher Resort 4797 State Rte 55, Swan L. (347) 668-1492

South Fallsburg Woodbourne

Boosur Deli At Landau’s

3 Railroad Plaza, SF 845-434-3689

The Nuttery At Landau’s 3 Railroad Plaza, SF 718-705-8822

Yossi’s Cuts At Landau’s 3 Railroad Plaza, SF 929-236-5002

Gombo’s Bake Shop 5230 Main St, SF (845) 436-4107

Freund's Fish at Skopps Supermarket 404 Laurel Ave Fallsburg 845-436-8731

For delivery call/text (718) 438-3773

Monticello

Creps & Bowls

302 E. Broadway Monticello 845-866-4450

Monte Manor Hall

347 E Broadway, Monticello 845 434-3689

Taam Eden Bakery

321 E Broadway Suit 9, Monticello, 718- 484-8565

Satmar Meats

Butcher and Boosur Deli Dep. 352 E Broadway Monticello 845-436-5000

Satmar Meats- Ichud At Greenfresh Kosher Supermarket Butcher and Deli Dep. 3711 Route 42 Monticello 845-436-5000

Woodridge

Lake House Hotel 114 Lakehouse Rd. Woodridge. (845) 738-1200

Gombo’s Bake Shop 431 NY-52, Woodbourne 845-436-4107

Satmar Meats At Food Circle Supermarket Butcher and Deli Dep. 184 Hasbrouck Dr, Woodbourne 845-436-5000

Satmar Meats Butcher and Deli Dep. 433 NY 52 Woodbourne NY 845-436-5000

Rock Hill

Rock Bistro & Ballroom By Aperion 277 Rock Hill Dr. Roch Hill NY 845- 202-2922

Hamaspik Resort 283 Rock Hill Dr, Rock Hill, 845-409-2000

Loch Sheldrake

The Fun Spot 1308 NY-52, Loch Sheldrake, NY 845-210-6777

Ellenville

The Kosher Garage 127 S. Main St, Ellenville, 845-210-6777

On Route

Kosher On The Go by Exxon Gas 425 State Route 208 Monroe N.Y. off exit 130 845-783-3726

Snaxit Delta Gas Station 475 Route 4 W Englewood, NJ 07631 201-731-3049

Bethlehem, NH

Aperion At PMR 1108 Main St. Bethlehem NH 03574 603-253-2222

Breakfast Station At PMR 1108 Main St. Bethlehem NH 03574 603 - 253-2222

Additional

Acai Air Truck 718-887-6485

Za ig Catering 845-513-0088

Boosur Catering 845-434-3689

Aperion Catering 917-471-2737

Satmar Meats Truck 845-436-5000

Please Note:

ZSK of Lakewood's main focus is on the Kashrus of factorymade products and not on reviewing restaurants. The above list of establishments are all under a Hechsher from the ZSK Recommended Hechsher List.

To add your establishment or to advertise in the Directory, email the Upstate Kashrus Directory at upkashrusdirectory@gmail.com

Zichron Shmuel can be reached at ZichronShmuelKashrus@gmail.com or at 732-860-2810

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Heller Camps ����������������������������������������������� 516-992-6131

Arugas Habosem 845-434-6700

Bais Yaakov 845-292-3840

Baiseinu 845-295-3111

Binyan Duvid 347-452-1995

Birchas Moshe 845-434-8901

Bnei Belz ������������������������������������������ 718-436-4445 x310

Bnei Bobov 45 ������������������������������������������ 718-943-7900

Bnei Sanz ����������������������������������������������������718-438-7269

Bnei Shimon Yisroel ������������������������������� 845-434-8838

Bnos ������������������������������������������������������������� 845-292-2110

Bnos Belz ��������������������������������������������������� 845-647-5159

Bnos Maarava 765-597-2272

Bnos Ruach Chaim 845-439-2100

Bnos Sanz 845-436-5927

Bnos Skver Tomer Devorah 845-434-5354

Bnos Yaakov Pupa 845-738-3007

Bnos Yisroel Viznitz 845-434-6981

Bnoseinu ���������������������������������������������������� 845-292-1700

Bonim (Naarim) ���������������������������������������� 570-488-6125

Camp CPE

347-303-9673

Camp Lehava �������������������������������������������� 732-455-9827

Camp Stree

718-413-6941

Chaim V’shalom Munkatch �������������������� 718-633-6060

Chavivim 718-223-7726

Chaviva 845-647-7600

Chaya Sura 845-858-0888

Chayil Miriam 845-292-3232

Dina 570-992-2267

Divrei Yoel Queens Yeshiva 718-599-1313

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Gavriel

570-223-0417

845-647-8742

845-647-6615

845-292-9307

845-371-2760

Gila ������������������������������������������������������������� 845-292-3450

Govoah 718-252-2267

Hamachane 845-426-2242

HASC 845-292-6821

Hychel HaTorah 845-434-7544

Horim/Bais Meir 845-647-4173

Karlin/Stolin 845-834-1100

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Pirkei Avos 2, 5

Rabbi Elazar of Modi'in would say: One who profanes the kadoshim, degrades the Festivals, humiliates his friend in public, abrogates the covenant of our father Abraham (i.e., circumcision), or who interprets the Torah contrary to its true intent---although he may possess Torah knowledge and good deeds, he has no share in the World to Come.

A human being’s dignity is in the balance.

The air is thick with tension.

Who will stand up to help him save face?

I know you won’t shame someone in public, but do you have the courage to spare someone from humiliation?

Mazel Tov! It’s a boy!

Chana rubbed her eyes as she stared in awe at the

bundle of joy wrapped in a hospital blanket in a lucite bassinet. This was her third son, yet, the ecstasy she felt, along with the tremendous gratitude to the One Above only intensified with each successful healthy birth.

Eight days later, Gavriel was officially a member of Klal Yisroel. Zaidy Brown, Chana’s father-in-law, had been the sandek and, with a fair share of prejudice, marveled at his grandchild’s unusual beauty. “May he grow up to be a tzaddik, a talmid chacham, a source of nachas to Yossi and you and all of us!” he boomed. A lavish bris seudah followed and then, when the fanfare faded away, came the sleepless nights.

Gavriel was indeed a charming little boy, but he did give his mother a fair share of headaches. Like any other newborn, he howled and kicked, spit up and whimpered but with time, settled down. Slowly, maybe a bit too slowly, he began reaching the typical milestones.

“Chana, don’t you think it’s time Gavriel should be saying more than just Mommy?” Faigy, Chana’s sister, a speech therapist, asked her gently.

Those words pierced her heart like a dagger, despite the soft, soothing tone Faigy used to voice her concern.

“Look, he’s only 16 months old. Some kids develop later than others, no? Didn’t Einstein start speaking fully at age 5?”

“That’s true. But I’m still worried. Did you notice that he

sometimes has that blank look on his face? Come here, Gavriel. Come to Tanta Faigy.”

The cherubic, chubby toddler gazed at his loving Tanta, the one who visited almost every day after work. He smiled and squealed, staring at some distant point in space.

Faigy winced.

“That’s what I mean. It could be nothing major, but I would check it out.”

“I hear you. Let me think about it.”

Faigy is 22 years old and has no children of her own. Does she realize that not every child fits neatly into the charts? Or maybe she does have a point? •••

It was one week later that Chana faced the music. Somber music. Serious music. Music that would play in the background for a long time.

Autism. It didn’t take long for the ugly label to be pasted onto her angelic little boy. Gavriel wouldn’t follow in the same pattern as his older brothers. He wouldn’t be traveling the well-worn path of playgroup - upsherin - cheder - chumash seudah - mishnayosGemara and so on.

As painful as it was for her to take the first shaky steps into brand new territory, Chana was grateful she lived in 2010, and not in Einstein’s times. Special children were no longer hidden in the closet; they were schooled in custom institutions with professional programs that pushed them to maximize their unique potential.

“When Gavriel has an upsherin, he’s gonna go to Rebbe Kurtz?” Meir asked Chana one day, eyeing his brother’s long, auburn curls.

She stroked Meir’s cheek, as she repeated the words she had said countless times before. It was good for her to say them, it was good for her to hear them, even if she was the one saying them.

“Meir, remember I told you that Gavriel needs to go to a special school that will help him learn in a special way?”

Meir nodded, his eyes growing big.

“Gavriel might go to Rebbe Kurtz the day he turns 3, and he’ll give out the pekelach. But after that, he won’t go to cheder. He’ll continue going to GEMS, his special school. Maybe one day, he will join a regular cheder.”

“Oh.”

That was a lot for a 7-year-old to swallow.

“Okay, at least he’ll see my old Rebbe and my cheder. And I’ll also get a pekalah, right, Mommy?”

“Yes, tzaddik.”

Each child was a pekalah. Some were filled with sweeter stuff than others. Some with nuts that are harder to crack. Yet all were wrapped with care and love by the Creator of them all. •••

With Yossi home for the day, Chana was free to get a headstart on the pre-camp shopping. The list was long; Meir and Sholom would be leaving next week and there was a long list of basics that needed to be bought.

Socks. Pants. Shirts. Bathing suits. Laundry bags. Suntan lotion.

Enjoying the pleasant spring weather, Chana weaved her way through the heavy pedestrian traffic as she ticked item after item off the long list. The bags were starting to weigh her down and she paused for a moment to look around.

How could she not have noticed it before? Those precious Chumash seudah boys, marching proudly near their beaming mothers and grandmothers. The crowns and costumes were varied, with many different logos printed onto the getup. But who cared? These delicate little saplings had begun their journey of Torah learning.

“Dovid, do you want this Aleph-Beis

puzzle? Or maybe this one, with the boy holding the Sefer Torah?” a middle-aged woman asked the chocolate-smeared child standing next to him.

“The Aleph-Beis puzzle is too babyish, Bobbi! I’m already up to Chumash!”

Grandmother and Mother giggled and Sister pecked his cheek.

Chana couldn’t help but feel that familiar stab of jealousy. Her mind knew it was pointless to think this way and that Hashem had a master plan for her and for her 8-year-old Gavriel and who knew whose Avoda was bigger and all the other mussar schmuessen she had heard, both unsolicited and on her own initiative. But her emotions had a way of outshouting these voices, of making her feel angry, ashamed, envious and despondent. Gavriel was making great strides, she could not deny it. But he had never celebrated a chumash seudah. At age 8, his vocabulary was sparse. His speech was slow and stilted. Slowly, ever so slowly, he was mastering the AlephBeis. And that little munchkin called it babyish?

Chana grabbed a tissue from her purse and wiped the naughty tears from the corner of her eyes. Swallowing the lump in her throat, she set out to the pharmacy to stock up on some more camp essentials. Baruch Hashem, she had two unspecial boys to shop for. And Meir’s Bar Mitzvah was just around the corner.

“What a Talmid Chacham!”

“He spoke so well!”

“And a siyum also!”

Chana beamed as the compliments came flying from every direction. She watched Meir listen to his Rebbe’s drasha. Handsome and eidel, a glow of purity radiating from his face, he sat like a king, flanked by his Zeides, the Rav of their Shul and the Menahel of his cheder.

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Faigy squeezed Chana’s hand as they peeked through the curtains and watched the Rebbe shake Meir’s hand. Gavriel suddenly appeared from beneath the mechitzah and tugged at her skirt.

“Mommy, when are they giving dessert?”

“Soon, Gavriel. I think there’s ice cream. Sit down nicely next to Uncle Hershy. He’ll make sure the waiter doesn’t forget to give you, okay?”

“But when are they going to bring it already?”

“Soon. Hey look, I think I see a waiter coming with a tray of ice cream. See?” Chana pointed at the left corner of the hall and Gavriel followed her finger.

“Yeah, I see.”

Gavriel crouched down and slid under the mechitza, heading straight for his place near his uncle, Faigy’s husband.

For a fleeting moment, she wondered what Gavriel’s Bar Mitzvah would be like. Would he also run over and ask about the dessert?

Pinchas stared into the mirror and repeated the lines once more.

“Thank you Totty and Mommy for always being there for me. From when I was born until now, you have done so much for me and I can never thank you enough. Thank you Rabbi Grinspan, Mrs. Berl and the wonderful staff at Yeshivas Ahavas Torah for the excellent education you have given me. And of course, thank you Hashem for all the chesed you have done for me, do for me and will continue to do for me. Shehechiyanu….lazman hazeh.”

“Super!”

“Hooray!”

“You did it!”

The cheering squad, aka, the Berger siblings, were at it again.

“I didn’t do it! I said it!”

Miriam and Velvel exchanged a glance. Chaim snickered for a millisecond, until he was jabbed in the elbow by Yitzchok.

“B-but now is not the real thing. My Bar Mitzvah is in 48 hours. Who says I’ll remember it?”

Pinchas’s hands were filled with cold sweat. Never mind that he would be the seventh in his class to deliver the same speech.

Never mind that his teacher would practice with the class several times each week.

Never mind that he had repeated this one-minute recitation about a gazillion times, both in school and at home and even in the playground. Pinchas was terrified… and eager at the same time.

Mrs. Berger was equally nervous. The crowd; so many pairs of eyes looking straight at him. The food; complete portions and scraps of leftovers. The crumpling of napkins and scraping of chairs. Would he be able to concentrate on the words with all this distraction going on?

Of course, she pushed these thoughts aside and patted Pinchas on the back.

“Pinchas, we’re sure you’ll do a great job. Now, let’s head to bed so we can be well-rested in time for your Bar Mitzvah. I think we have 47 hours left!”

•••

“And now, we’d like to call upon the Bar Mitzvah Bochur to say a few words.”

A hush fell over the crowd. Even the women’s section was pindrop silent. Pinchas rose from his seat and adjusted the mike. He looked around the room and spotted his brothers. There were his neighbors. And his classmates.

His throat suddenly felt parched. He swallowed hard and started to speak.

“Ummm…”

The tension was thick.

No one moved.

Except for Gavriel.

Skinny and short, he slipped under the head table and found a spot right behind Pinchos.

“Thank you Totty and Mommy,” he whispered into Pinchas’s ear.

A treble voice was heard on the mike.

“Thank you Totty and Mommy..”

“... for always being there for me,” Gavriel continued.

“... for always being there for me,” Pinchas echoed.

“From when I was born until now,” whispered Gavriel.

“From when I was born until now,” copied Pinchas.

“You have done so much for me and,” said Gavriel quietly, followed by Pinchas on the mike.

With Gavriel’s prompting, Pinchas got through the entire speech, gaining confidence as they went along.

“..lazman hazeh,” Pinchas finished, the relief palpable on his face.

A thunderous applause followed. There wasn’t a dry eye in the audience. •••

Chana clutched at her coffee as she cradled the phone with her chin.

“Really? My Gavriel got up and did that?”

“Yup! And what a hug he gave Pinchas when he finished the speech. What a tzaddik.”

She didn’t know what Gavriel’s Bar Mitzvah would look like or if he would ever achieve greatness in its standard definition. But special? That he was, without a doubt. •

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