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44 POWER TO BE

By: Chaya Blustein

Recap: Tzippy gets Bruchi to join a conversation between the eighth graders about a new ice cream store. Bruchi even agrees to come check it out with them after school.

Mrs. Gordon tries to clear the air with Mr. Seidman and explain why she is leaving her job as principal. Mr. Seidman offers to hire an assistant principal and give her a raise as well, which shocks Mrs. Gordon.

CHAPTER 44

Mr. Seidman looked uncomfortable at the question regarding a salary for an assistant principal.

He knew it was an offer that was completely out of character, and he obviously didn’t relish explaining himself to Mrs. Gordon.

“Well, ah,” he started, clearing his throat. “The truth is that our fundraiser this year did very well. Better than ever before, in fact.”

Mrs. Gordon made some kind of impressed noise in her throat.

“Yes, and one particular donor, who donated extremely generously, mentioned that he had a lot of gratitude to Bnos Golda’s principal.”

Her curiosity piqued, Mrs. Gordon just managed to restrain herself from asking what that donor’s name was.

“It was someone Mr. Schwartz? I believe he said he has a couple of grandchildren in the school.”

“Oh,” Mrs. Gordon said, as the faces of the Schwartz grandchildren flashed in her mind. Which of them had she helped so much that their grandfather was inspired to give such a large donation?

Was it Nechama Raizel Schwartz, the kid who was so desperate for attention she drove up drama to get it? Mrs. Gordon had spent a lot of time speaking to

Nechama Raizel’s mother last year. Mrs. Schwartz had definitely appreciated the support, as she struggled with her special needs child and Nechama Raizel’s acting out.

Or maybe it was Chaya Devorah Schwartz, whom Mrs. Gordon had discreetly helped with a bullying issue? Was it Perel Schwartz, last year’s eighth grader whom Mrs. Gordon had helped get into high school?

It could have been any of the cousins, but as she remembered each Schwartz story, she realized it was probably the combination of all of them together.

If that grandfather had heard snippets about all those grandchildren that each featured Mrs. Gordon in a heroine role, it wasn’t surprising that he’d decided to gift Bnos Golda this year.

Not that Mrs. Gordon had ever been aware that the Schwartz grandfather was wealthy.

Whatever had spurred the donation, the appreciation behind it made Mrs. Gordon feel a warm glow.

“After the fundraiser, I had a productive meeting with Mr. Schwartz, where he agreed to make his donation a yearly one going forward.”

Mrs. Gordon felt the lightbulb turn on in her head with an audible, “Ohhh.” Mr. Schwartz could easily rethink his donation if Bnos Golda’s principal, to whom he had such hakaras hatov, chose to leave her job.

No wonder Mr. Seidman was willing to offer her anything she pleased to get her to stay.

Now that all his cards were openly laid on the table, Mr. Seidman looked uncomfortable. Would Mrs. Gordon realize her playing power in this game?

“Mr. Seidman, this offer is definitely unexpected,” Mrs. Gordon said, bringing the conversation back to where it had started. “Can you give me some time to think about it and get back to you?”

“Yes, I think that’s fair,” Mr. Seidman said, though his expression said, “I hope she doesn’t come back with a long list of demands that I can’t fulfill.”

“Thank you. I’ll let you know what my decision is within a week.”

Mrs. Gordon returned to her office, head whirling with all the new info she had to process.

So Mr. Seidman was determined to have her stay on in her job, after all.

Determined enough to pay her an assistant principal and offer her a raise, all at the same time!

And it was all because of the Schwartz girls that she’d gone out of her way to help.

Life was funny.

As Mrs. Gordon ruminated over these thoughts, sitting at her desk, her phone rang.

“Hello?”

“Hi, Mrs. Gordon, this is Mrs. Klein. There’s a parent on the phone. Can I put her through to you?”

“Which parent?”

“Mrs. Kleinberg.”

“Ah. Yes, put her through.”

“Hello?”

“Hi, Mrs. Gordon.” Mrs. Kleinberg’s voice was brisk. “The rescheduled bail hearing is going to be happening tomorrow morning in the end.”

“So what can I do to help you tomorrow?”

“Well, I’m not having Perry and Bruchi come to the hearing. By now things are pretty safe and they can probably stay home, but it sounded from them that it was very helpful for them to spend the time with you during the last hearing. Can I ask you for a favor, can you have them again?”

There was something humbler about Mrs. Kleinberg’s question, even though it was a pretty bold request. Something was different in the way that Mrs. Kleinberg no longer immediately assumed that the answer would be yes.

“Of course, Mrs. Kleinberg, I would be happy to have them here,” Mrs. Gordon responded. “I will also be davening that the hearing go well and that the judge grants bail.”

“Yes, amen,” Mrs. Kleinberg sighed. “Actually, it’s more likely than ever that my husband actually will get bail,” she suddenly, spontaneously shared. She

needed a listening ear as much as her girls did, or perhaps even more, with the way that most of her friends had disappeared into the woodwork.

“Really?” Mrs. Gordon said, to allow Mrs. Kleinberg to share more.

“Yes, because it came out that a different company was using the information that the software had collected. I don’t really get the whole thing, but the point is that a bunch of other people were arrested in the case, and now no one really thinks that it was my husband’s fault, which obviously it wasn’t.”

Mrs. Kleinberg thought privately what a relief it had been for herself to know that clearly, that her husband really wasn’t a criminal.

“Wow, that’s amazing! That is so bashert that the bail hearing was pushed off, then. Now there are so many more chances of actually being able to post bail.”

“Yes, it’s hashgacha pratis,” Mrs. Kleinberg agreed. “We couldn’t know that this was what was going to happen, but everything is different now.”

“Unbelievable.”

“Yes. I’m going to tell Bruchi and Perry that they’re invited to spend the morning by you tomorrow. Thank you so much, Mrs. Gordon.”

Bruchi walked along with Tzippy, Chevy, and Mali, kicking herself over and over for agreeing to go along.

What crazy girl went to a new ice cream shop when her father was in jail, and his bail hearing was going to be the next morning?

Even if, like her mother kept saying, her father would have wanted her to take care of herself and be happy. Still.

Especially when she wasn’t even interested in the whole thing, and she was only going along because she was afraid that if she didn’t, she would remain on the outside of the eighth grade social scene for the rest of the year.

Immersed in her morose thoughts, Bruchi hardly noticed the other girls’ cheery talk.

“We should really rush if we want to get there before everything’s finished,” Mali said.

“Everything’s probably finished already,” Tzippy said teasingly.

“Look, if we stop talking and start

“AND IT WAS GOOD TO LET GO OF THE BELIEF THAT SHE HAD TO BE BETTER THAN EVERYONE ELSE FOR THEM TO LIKE HER.”

rushing we’ll be there in another minute. Convenient to have an ice cream store so close to school, no?"

"Yeah, perfect if we ever want to cut class," Tzippy said.

“Hey, I didn’t know you were such a bad girl,” Mali said, wagging her finger to Tzippy.

“Hey, I didn’t know you were such a goody-goody,” Tzippy bantered back.

“Here we are!” Chevy said.

Not that any of them would have missed the music blasting out of the new store, with its eye-catching sign, “La Crème: Home of Italian Gelato.”

Just as Bruchi had said, the colors on the sign were blue and white, creating a dreamy feel.

“Let’s go!” Tzippy said.

The store was full of people, though it wasn’t as packed as Bruchi had made it sound. Tzippy took one look at the long line and sighed.

“Uch, we have to wait on this line?” she said.

“I think so,” Mali said.

Bruchi was looking around the store in fascination, when she noticed the storeowner standing on the side, watching the proceedings. She sidled over to her.

“Hi, Mrs. Markowitz. You know my aunt, Gella Rubin? From Rubin Design?”

“Of course! Gella’s your aunt, how cute! She made this store happen, literally made it happen from scratch. She’s just a darling, that Gella, she made my dream come true!”

“It really is a beautiful store,” Bruchi said, giving Mrs. Markowitz a brilliant, fake smile.

“Ooh, it’s my baby,” Mrs. Markowitz said. “You’re Gella’s niece? Come with me, let me get you some of our

specials to taste.”

With that, Mrs. Markowitz beckoned Bruchi to follow her.

Bruchi made eye contact with her friends and motioned that they follow her as well.

“Leave it to Bruchi,” Chevy muttered to Tzippy.

Mrs. Markowitz continued gushing as she instructed one of the workers behind the counter to give Bruchi a bowl of her favorite gelato flavor to taste.

“And these are my friends,” Bruchi said, indicating the girls behind her. Mrs. Markowitz smiled at the other girls and told her worker to prepare servings for each of them too.

“Enjoy it, girls!” Mrs. Markowitz said, as she walked away.

The four girls managed to find an empty table for two, where they squeezed themselves in to taste their treats.

“It’s not normally cool that you got us to cut the line like that,” Tzippy said.

Bruchi smiled, flushing a bit.

In the past, Bruchi would lord this kind of thing over her friends, leaving them too intimidated to even thank her for it.

Now that Tzippy felt more on equal footing with Bruchi, Bruchi had to admit that that kind of compliment was nice.

Nicer than having to always be in charge and cut down everyone else in case they overtook her.

It wasn’t bad to just be part of the group, instead of being the leader. It was actually nicer.

Bruchi thought about this discovery as she licked her spoon of gelato.

“Ooh, this is good!” Tzippy said as she devoured her bowl of ice cream.

Yes, this was good, Bruchi thought to herself. It was good to be back with friends, even if her father was still in jail. And it was good to let go of the belief that she had to be better than everyone else for them to like her.

She could just be Bruchi, with her fun personality, rather than relying on her status to make the girls look up to her.

“Yeah, it really is good,” Bruchi said.

“It’s a solid offer, a really solid offer,” Harry, Mr. Kleinberg’s lawyer, said.

Shachne had just finished detailing the new and improved bail offer that he’d been working on.

Since the first hearing, he had continued working to canvas millions in cash and assets to put up as bail for Mr. Kleinberg. Once the Tee scandal had dropped, friends and acquaintances suddenly realized that Sam Kleinberg wasn’t really the guilty one in the Finance2 drama, and they came forward to help. Now not only did they have a bail fund that could probably be the largest one in history, but they also had character witnesses and a solid defense plan that Harry was confident would convince the judge.

Shachne had also appealed to the community to put together a tefillah gathering for their brother in need. There would be plenty of tefillos on Mr. Kleinberg’s behalf the next morning during the hearing.

“And I checked into the judge,” Harry said. “It’s a judge I’ve worked with before. Unless something really strange happens, Shachne, some unexpected surprise, I’m pretty confident that we’ll have bail.”

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“Naomi read the caption under the dried leaves of the yellowish flower. “This is wonderful, Zuska,” she said, and turned the page over. “All the pages here…you worked so hard on this, didn’t you?

I think that your collection of dried flowers is the biggest one of all the children in the camp.”

Zuska, lying in the bed, smiled shyly and nodded.

“How do you know so much about these plants?”

“My father told me,” her student replied. “He reads a lot.”

Naomi turned another page in Zuska’s book of dried flowers. The investment in every detail was very evident in the little book, and she was duly impressed.

“It’s a good thing you never brought this to school,” she said as she set the book on the small table beside the bed. “Girls might be jealous, and the little kids could ruin it. But it’s really wonderful that you’ve been sent home so that I could come and visit you.

Look what I got out of it!”

She looked around. The house was empty; Zuska’s parents were at work. “Is there something I can do for you before I go back to the other children?” she asked, trying to be practical.

“I don’t think so,” the girl murmured.

“Did your mother leave you food?”

“Yes. Soup and potatoes. And she also promised to come back during her lunch break to see how I’m doing.”

“That’s great. Should I heat up the soup for you?”

“No, I ate it already.”

“But what if you still get hungry?”

Zuska shrugged. “There’s always bread,” she said. Naomi relaxed a bit.

“Okay, great.” She stood up and smiled at her pale student. “The main thing is that you should rest well, and b’ezras Hashem, you’ll get stronger and completely better very soon. We’re looking forward to having you back with us!”

The girl nodded, and Naomi waved as she turned to go. There was no comparing the last time she’d seen her student and this time. Zuska had literally returned to the land of the living.

The snow that had fallen all night had stopped toward morning, and now everything was covered in a blinding layer of white. Naomi pulled her coat tighter around her and considered where to go now. The children were playing nicely, and she had a few

more minutes until the time she’d promised Katy and Rivku that she’d be back. She would go to the offices, to tell Elky about the big improvement in Zuska’s condition. After all, despite everything that was going on between them and around them, Elky deserved to be thanked for what she had done.

Naomi’s footprints dotted the snow-covered path as she walked toward the small building near the factory, wondering if she’d have a chance to see Binyamin for a minute when she got closer. Maybe he would just happen to be outside. He had looked so awful yesterday at Zeide and Babbe’s apartment, that even Aryeh had told her afterward at home that he hoped Binyamin wasn’t coming down with pneumonia like so many of the others.

She didn’t see her brother, but she did hear his name being called. As she squinted and looked at the group standing in front of the cement structure, she heard a babble of voices, and it didn’t sound good at all.

“It’s Binyamin!”

“Call someone from the infirmary!”

“Shvirtz! What happened to Shvirtz?”

Naomi stopped and gaped in horror. What had happened to Binyamin?!

Someone emerged from between the trees at a fast clip, and almost collided with her. “Oh, hi, Naomi,” she murmured.

“What…what happened?” Naomi asked tremulously.

“What happened? Ask your grandmother.” Elky’s voice was loaded.

“My grandmother is here? She’s dealing with… what’s going on here?”

“Your grandmother?” Elky paused for a moment. “Your grandmother deals with everything that happens. And excuse me for my chutzpah, but I didn’t ask her to deal with the situation! All I did was tell my mother about the invitation to the birthday party, and she said we should ask her advice. And now, because of her, I lost out on a grant of forty marks! Do you get that?!”

No, Naomi didn’t get it. “But what happened to Binyamin?!”

capable of, toward the infirmary. ***

“Two grandchildren in one blow,” Sara Liba said sternly. “Naomi, haven’t you learned yet, at your age, that nothing good can come out of being hasty? Running down the hill in the snow?” With her lips pressed together, she tightened the last bandage around Naomi’s wrist. “I hope it’s not a break… Our supply of casts has been dwindling recently. Wangel promised to bring some more, but they haven’t done it yet. Okay, let’s see how you feel the rest of today and tomorrow.”

The infirmary was quiet. At the end of the room, two beds were occupied.

“I think it’s okay…” Naomi tried carefully to raise her arm from the metal frame it was resting on. “Ow, it hurts… But not terribly.”

“You’re not going back to the preschool today, right? You need to rest at least until tomorrow.”

"So you’ll stay here for five days’ rest, Binyamin, and stop taking the whole world onto your shoulders.

It looked like Elky didn’t get it either. “I’m not even talking anymore about the party itself,” she continued, as if Naomi hadn’t said a word. “Although they asked me to come, did you know that? They came to me and invited me personally! And I’m the one who didn’t end up going… Okay, so that I could handle, maybe. But I’m asking you something else: Will someone pay me back for the grant that was coming to me? Shoshana Gold went in my place, and she got the payment instead of me! Huh!”

Naomi blinked, and then stared ahead at the crowd that was forming. “Something happened to my brother,” she muttered, her voice coming out choked. “And I don’t know if they went to get help or not. And you’re getting angry about grants?!”

And without saying another word, she turned to the snowy path on the hill and ran at a speed that she never fathomed she was

“Fine,” Naomi said, resigned. “The number of hours I’m owing Rivku is growing and growing… Still, it was worth it for me, to be able to visit Zuska. She was so happy.”

“And in honor of the fact that she vacated her bed here, baruch Hashem, you both decided to come here together?”

“She was scared for me.” Binyamin’s voice came from one of the beds. “That’s why she ran like that.”

“Yes.” Babbe suppressed a smile. “Everything is fine, you devoted brother. We’re not forgetting that it was all with good intentions. And how are you now?”

“Better. I’m still very dizzy…but that’s all.”

“Strong dizziness and extreme fatigue. Exhaustion.” Babbe studied Binyamin with folded arms. “You’ve totally overdone it these past few weeks. How many furs did you process this week?”

“I’d rather not say,” he whispered.

“And how were you able to do it?”

“It became almost official. Wangel is pleased with my output, and he lets me stay extra hours as long as I don’t leave the factory.”

“So you stayed there night after night? Until dawn? And then you started another day’s work right away?”

“And then I went to shul. But not every night. Only three nights a week.”

“It was all for us?” Naomi couldn’t contain herself.

“No.” He bit his lip. “I’m the strong type, really, don’t—” He fell silent in the face of his grandmother’s glare.

“If something happens to you, chalilah, you will never be able to help anyone again,” she said. “Now listen to me, and listen well: According to my diagnosis, and you know I’m almost a real doctor after all these years of working in this infirmary, you didn’t get the pneumonia that was raging here. You are simply tired,

drained; you literally squeezed your body out to the last drop.” She raised a hand to silence him.

“And I hope that when your mother leaves work soon, and hears everything that her dear son has done, she will also hear my diagnosis, and not only the description of how, in the middle of a conversation with other workers, you suddenly swayed and crumpled to the floor in front of their eyes, like a tree that was cut down.”

“I hope so, too.” He smiled at the description.

“So you’ll stay here for five days’ rest, Binyamin, and stop taking the whole world onto your shoulders. Hashem has many emissaries; you’re not the only one. Do you hear?”

“Yes.” He nodded. “Who else is here in the infirmary now?”

“The son of Zuretzky, from the bakery, and Elkovitz, who is watching his little daughter.”

“How is she, Babbe?” Naomi, who had remained sitting on her chair, suddenly sat up straighter and lifted her head.

“Baruch Hashem, much, much better. The antibiotics arrived just in time, although we can’t release her yet. She’s still very weak.”

“Everyone should just be healthy,” Binyamin murmured.

“So is it clear, Binyamin? You’re staying here under observation, and I don’t want to hear a single word in argument, okay? Maybe, if you’ll be a very good boy, we’ll let you go out to the shul for Shacharis. I’ll make sure that you eat healthy, filling food, without missing a single meal, and you’ll just rest, rest, rest. Yes?”

And to her astonishment, Binyamin nodded in agreement.

“You need to come to our get-togethers,” Charna said at the end of the visit, while she stood and supervised her children putting away the toys. “Our next meeting is the day after tomorrow. Maybe you want to be the speaker? Each time, a different one of us speaks. You can speak about life in Eretz Yisrael, what we can learn from the people there, what you can learn from us…”

“Are you making fun of me?”

“Not at all. Why do you think I am? You don’t have anything to learn from us?”

“I have lots to learn.” Dena tried valiantly to mend the impression she’d made during those first moments of their initial encounter. “I meant, the fact that you want me to speak. Me? I’m a…simple woman. Not someone who gives speeches.”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean that I’m really not a special woman. I try to be a good wife and a good mother, that’s all.” She shrugged sadly. “And please, let’s not talk about it, okay?

This week is my eight-year anniversary. It makes me sad when I think about what a good wife I could have been… But I’m not.”

“Your anniversary! Mazel tov! Do you want a good recipe for an out-of-this-world cake?”

“What for? No cake that I make can possibly compete with my husband’s mother’s creations…”

“So what are you going to make for the anniversary?”

“I don’t have anything to make.”

“No such thing.” Charna didn’t understand.

“So now you see that there is such a thing.” Dena shook her head, and after a moment added, “Well, of course there are lots of things that I could cook or bake, but anything I make will…have no value. It won’t be special.”

“So you have to come to our next get-together, and we’ll give you some good ideas of really special things you can whip up for your anniversary,” Charna said as she put Yudi’s raincoat on. “Okay, Dena? I’m not letting you get out of this!”

“It’s too late.” Dena smiled dismally. “My anniversary is tomorrow.”

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TEMPER THOSE TANTRUMS

“But, that is so unfair! I want to sleep over at Tali’s house tonight. You never let me go anywhere,” twelve-year-old Leora sobbed to her mother at dinnertime. Leora’s mother continued ladling out the pea soup to her younger children while she turned to Leora and calmly said, “Leora, you know it is a school night. You cannot stay at a friend’s house.” With that, Leora immediately began to bang on the table, jiggling the spoons and bowls.

Leora’s younger siblings are already familiar with this routine: Leora asks for something and when her mother says no, she instantly begins to wail and shriek. Generally, Leora’s mother ignores her outbursts and attends to Leora’s siblings. Eventually Leora wears herself out and storms off to her room. Yet, the fight does not end there. Whenever anyone mentions sleeping over a friend’s house, Leora will begin her screaming spiel again.

Next door, two-year-old Yitzi is getting ready for bed. He emerges from the bath and his mother begins to dress him in his favorite baseball pajamas. At first, Yitzi happily moves his arms and legs in order to squeeze into his pajamas, but when his mother unrolls his socks, Yitzi begins to screech, “No socks! No socks!”

Yitzi’s mother tries to understand his reaction and asked him, “Yitzi, it’s cold outside, you should wear socks. Why don’t you want to

wear them to sleep?” However, instead of responding, Yitzi begins hitting his small fists against the floor and screaming, “No, no socks!” Exasperated, Yitzi’s mother decides to avoid a fight and allows him to go to bed without his socks on. The next night, she knows she can expect to have a similar fight again.

What Leora and Yitzi’s mothers do not know is that they are experiencing very similar behavior even though their children are such disparate ages. Temper tantrums or fits are common for “terrible twos” and children entering adolescence. Interestingly, the reasons behind the tantrums and the effective ways to deal with these tantrums are the same regardless of age.

Why do toddlers and teenagers have in common?

SEPARATION

Both toddlers and teenagers are undergoing a process called separation. As babies get older and gain new skills, such as walking, they begin to understand that they can leave their parents and that their parents can leave them. As Dr. T. Brazelton, the author of Toddlers and Parents, explains, “With the realization of independence and the ability to ‘leave’ comes an overwhelming feeling of dependence.” In other words, toddlers’ newfound capabilities

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frighten them and prompt them to cling to their parents more than in the past.

Just as toddlers are learning new skills, teenagers are discovering new worlds and opportunities beyond the home. Teenagers recognize the relationships they are creating with their friends and begin to understand that their worlds are not necessarily dominated by their parents. This feeling of independence from their parents coupled with the enduring dependence on parents for love, food, and shelter creates conflict when the adolescent attempts to separate.

INDIVIDUATION

As toddlers show dramatic in motor coordination and cognitive skills, they begin to take pleasure in pursuing activities that are separate from their parents’ guidance. With this growing independence, toddlers begin the process called individuation. Individuation is the act of establishing an identity separate from those around a child. Karen Prager, the author of The Psychology of Intimacy, explains that children become fascinated with exercising and proving these developing competencies, thereby making this period on of “joyous self-discovery.”

Coupled with this enjoyable aspect of individuation is the frustration that toddlers feel when they cannot always do what they wish. Often,

this growing sense of self clashes with the rules that parents set, spurring temper tantrums as the child attempts to individuate. Children continue to create a sense of self as they grow, but in adolescence this individuation becomes even more essential to their development. Teenagers become connected to their friends and want to form an identity separate from their family. Often, adolescents, like twelve year-old Leora, are frustrated by the limits their parents set on their freedom. As teenagers view themselves as distinct individuals, they resent their parents’ attempts to control their actions. This resentment often leads to temper tantrums, as the adolescents believe that they should be the only ones dictating the rules and restrictions.

INABILITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES

Another common element of toddlers and teenagers is their inability to communicate their feelings in a way that is constructive and beneficial. While toddlers are only just beginning to learn how to speak and manipulate words, teenagers face a different set of communication issues. Ross Greene, author of The Explosive Child, points out that teenagers like Leora are “easily overwhelmed by frustration, and once she’s overwhelmed, it’s practically impossible for her to think rationally until she calms down.”

HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD?

Now that we understand that separation, individuation, and an inability to express themselves are at the root of toddler and teenage temper tantrums, what can we do to minimize, manage, and prevent those tantrums? Because the cause of the tantrums is the same regardless of age, the strategies in dealing with these tantrums are very similar.

CONSTRUCTIVE DISCUSSIONS

If your child has asked a question that you believe will lead to a tantrum if you answer with a contradictory response, there are several methods you can use to minimize their reaction. The authors of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, give the following advice:

• Let children make choices: If you think that your two-year-old is not going to want to wear his socks to sleep, before he gets worked up, ask him, “Yitzi, do you want to wear your blue socks or your red socks?” Giving your child the opportunity to make a decision will give him a sense of accomplishment. In turn, he will be excited to wear his socks. Likewise, if your child wants to have a sleepover on a weeknight, address the issue by asking her, “Leora, tonight is not great because it is a school night, but do you want to call Tali and see if you can sleep over for shabbos or for Saturday night?” Allowing Leora to make this decision will enable her to take responsibility for her choices and make her feel like an adult.

• Show respect for your child’s struggle: When your child is upset she believe that they are the only one in the world who feels that way. Whether your child is two or twelve-years-old, she wants to know that you understand what she is going through. Try something like, “Leora, I understand that you are upset because you want to sleep over at Tali’s house. I know how frustrating it is a school night and you aren’t allowed. Let’s talk about another solution.” This will help your child understand that you are on her side, even though you are saying no to her request.

• Encourage Children to Use Sources Outside of the Home: Often, as parents, we set ourselves up as the sole authority in our children’s lives. However, there are many “experts” outside of the home that can be called upon to help the child in their struggle. For instance,

if your child wants a second piece of candy and you prefer that he does not eat it, suggest that your child speak to his dentist about candy. Alternatively, if your child’s pet fish is acting funny and he is anxious that you “fix” it, encourage him to speak to the local pet shop owner. This will take the focus off of the parent and place it on a different form of authority.

TIME ALONE

Once your child has begun to throw a tantrum, often they will not be able to have a constructive conversation with you. Instead, your child might need to figure out a way to calm down on his own. Placing the child in his room or a separate area of the house is an effective way to allow them to relax and be ready to talk.

It is important, though, that this time alone not be translated into a punishment. The child should be permitted to be in his room with his toys – the goal is simply for his to discover how to settle down on his own. Your child hates being out of control as much as you hate it. Therefore, when they manage to calm down, you should immediately comfort them and tell them how proud you are that they managed to relax. You should not, however, give in to whatever the request was that began the tantrum.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

Tantrums arise when children feel that they are not able to assert themselves and that they are not being listened to. In order to prevent and minimize tantrums, it is essential to empathize, empower, and communicate with your child. Undoubtedly, the tantrums will not cease completely, however, this approach will reduce and allow you to cope with the tantrums. More importantly, these strategies will allow your child to feel that you are aware of his desires, even if you do not give him all that he asks for.

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QWith barbeque season upon us, are franks healthy? If I am trying to lose weight, should I refrain from eating them? Thank you

AFranks, commonly known as hot dogs, are a type of sausage traditionally made from a mixture of beef, and sometimes poultry. These meats are finely ground, seasoned with a blend of spices, and then encased in a casing made from synthetic materials. Hot dogs are a popular food item, especially in the summertime when we look for lighter and easier dinners.

The primary ingredients in franks typically include: Meat like beef, chicken, or turkey, water, spices and flavor enhancements, preservatives such as sodium nitrate and fillers and binders. These may include corn syrup, modified food starch, and other additives to improve texture and shelf life.

Here are some concerns around franks:

1. High Sodium Content: Hot dogs are typically high in sodium due to the added salts and preservatives, which can contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular issues if consumed in excess.

2. Saturated Fats: The presence of saturated fats from the meats used can impact cholesterol levels, potentially leading to heart disease.

3. Processed Nature: Being a processed meat product, franks have been linked to increased risks of certain cancers.

4. Additives and Preservatives: The presence of additives like nitrates and nitrites has raised health concerns, although these are regulated to ensure safety within certain limits.

From a dietary standpoint, franks are not typically considered a dietetic food due to their composition. While they provide protein, they also come with significant amounts of fat and calories, especially when consumed with buns and condiments. A standard beef frank (approximately 50 grams) typically contains:

- Calories: Around 150-180

- Total Fat: 13-15 grams

- Saturated Fat: 5-6 grams

- Cholesterol: 30-40 milligrams

- Sodium: 450-500 milligrams

- Protein: 5-7 grams

- Carbohydrates: 1-2 grams (from fillers and binders)

Adding a bun and condiments to a frank significantly increases its caloric content and nutritional profile:

- Bun: A standard hot dog bun (approximately 47 grams) adds around 120-150 calories, 1-2 grams of fat, 20-25 grams of carbohydrates, and 3-4 grams of protein.

- Condiments: Common condiments such as ketchup, mustard, relish, and mayonnaise can add varying amounts of calories, sugars, and fats. For example:

- Ketchup (1 tablespoon): Adds about 20 calories and 4 grams of sugar.

- Mustard (1 tablespoon): Adds about 10 calories and negligible fat.

- Relish (1 tablespoon): Adds about 15-20 calories and 4 grams of sugar.

- Mayonnaise (1 tablespoon): Adds about 90 calories and 10 grams of fat.

Thus, a complete hot dog with a bun and basic condiments can easily total around 300-400 calories, with substantial contributions from fats and sugars. While franks can be enjoyed as part of an occasional meal, they are not typically considered a healthy or dietetic choice due to their high sodium, fat, and preservative content. For those looking to maintain a balanced diet, consuming hot dogs in moderation and being mindful of the additional calories and nutrients from buns and condiments is advisable. Opting for lower-fat or lower-sodium varieties and adding fresh vegetables as toppings can help mitigate some of the health concerns associated with traditional hot dogs. In other words, you need to know where in your journey you are at to see if you want to have this now, or aim for lean grilled cutlets or a nice piece of meat instead.

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It is not an exaggeration to say that the halachic sheilos that come up in a hospital setting number in the thousands. And the sheilos are as varied as they are numerous.

There are the many Shabbos concerns: how to call a nurse on Shabbos, adjust an electric bed, walk through automatic doors, use elevators and lights, etc. There are the hilchos tefillah considerations: when and how one may daven in a hospital room. There are the complicated halachos of a yoledes ; issues of bishul akum ; end-of-life situations; and so many other areas of halachah that are affected, for both patients and visitors in the hospital.

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A free tefillah in Amuka…. two livestreamed events with gedolim, rabbanim, shadchanim and an inspiring kumzits…… half a million Yidden davening for one another on Tu B’Av for shidduchim…… Tu B’Av Together….. What’s this all about? Here is the full scoop.

Yad L’Achim helps rescue Jewish women & children who need rescue from villages and dangerous situations. With Hashem’s help, many of these women have gone on to marry bnei Torah and establish Jewish homes.

But, recognizing that this isn’t always a quick or easy transition, Yad L’Achim arranged for talmidei chachamim to daven in mekomos hakedoshim such as Amuka and Meron so that these women should merit finding their shidduch. Soon, Yad L’Achim began accepting names for tefillah from Jews across the world, who wanted the talmidei chachamim to daven for them, too. Yad L’Achim has an ironclad rule; There never was and never will be any donation required to submit names for tefillah through Yad L’Achim.

And for many years, Yad L’Achim arranged for a minyan of talmidei chachamim to daven in Amuka (the resting place of the Tanna Yonasan Ben Uziel), an auspicious place to daven for a shidduch, on Tu B’Av, the day of segulah to daven for a shidduch.

Several years ago, with the brachah and encouragement of Rav Chaim Kanievsky zt”l and other gedolim, Yad L’Achim launched Tu B’Av Together, when not only do the talmidei chachamim daven in Amuka, but Jews all across the world unite to daven for all the singles in Klal Yisrael, reciting eight specific kapitlach of Tehillim on Tu B’Av - Together!

There are several ways to participate in this special day.

Two inspiring, uplifting events will be livestreamed on TuBavTogether. com. The first live event will take place on the eve of Tu B’Av, Sunday, August 18th beginning at 7:00p.m. EST, with a full-length program of shidduch tips, inspiration from renowned speakers and an interactive kumzits!

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On Monday, August 19 the much-anticipated live Tu B’Av Together tefillah event will begin at 10 a.m. EST and continue for several hours, livestreamed online at TuBavTogether.com to the world.

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PARSHAS VAESCHANAN

DID YOU KNOW?

Hashem created the world in 6 days, and on the 7th day, He rested. Hashem commanded us to keep Shabbos as a day of rest. We refrain from actions involving creation. This allows us to focus on what matters most - davening, studying Torah, and spending time with family and friends.

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There once was a boy named Moishy who went to the local swimming pool one afternoon and after the lifeguard finished his initial instructions, Moishy raised his hand. “Can I bring my iPad into the pool?”, “No Moishy,” replied the lifeguard. “What about my lunch?”, “Food is not allowed in the pool, Moishy”. “My book?”, “nope.” To this Moishy replied, “This is absurd! I can’t do any of the things I like in the pool! That’s it, I’m going home!”, and off he went, missing out on a fun swimming excursion.

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What are some ways you can make Shabbos special?

Now this story seems quite silly, it’s quite obvious, that Moishy can’t bring any of these items into the pool. The iPad would break, the lunch would be ruined and so would the book! For Moishy to be able to have fun at the pool, he had to stop doing all those activities. Only then, would he be truly able to enjoy swimming. On Shabbos, 39 core actions aren’t allowed to be done. This seems crazy! Why can’t I do all the things I like?! Looking at the story of Moishy, we can understand. To truly enjoy Shabbos, one must take a break from all these activities, and only then can one truly feel and celebrate Shabbos to the fullest.

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

HOUSE / CONDO FOR SALE

BP-11th & 49th: 2 fam, brick, att house, 20x100 lot, 20x50 built, R6 zoning, delivered vacant, ﬁn bsmt w/ sep ent. Asking $2.2. Call/Text Isaac Shmedra Landau: 718-853-0202 / 917-750-7667

BP-13th & 38th: 4 fam, 2 ﬂr + bsmt, 20x70 built, 20x90 lot, close to all, delivered vacant. Asking $1.8m. Call/Text I. Shmedra: 718-853-0202

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

BP-17th & mid 50's: 2 fam brick house, being used as 3 fam, newly renov, parking, quiet block, asking $2.775m. Call/Text Isaac Shmedra Landau: 718-853-0202

BP-18th & 52nd: 3 BDR 3 bath, duplex condo, windows to front, 1300 SF, 3rd & 4th ﬂr, elevator, priv roof. Asking $1.050m. Call/text Isaac Shmedra Landau: 718-853-0202 landau7667@gmail.com

BP-21st & 62nd: 2 fam brk, semi-det, grt block. 20x60 on 25x100. MIC, split unit. Updated kit & baths. High ceil, ﬁn bsmt, sep ent. Parking. $2.575. I. Shmedra Landau: 718-853-0202 / 917-750-7667

BP-Ft Hamilton & 40th: 2 fam, 18x95 lot, 18x55 built, full bsmt w/ sep ent, R6 zoning needs some update, nice residential block asking $1,650m. Call/Text Isaac Landau Shmedra: 718-853-0202

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 F/E 4th: 2 fam, det, 30x100 lot, 55x60 built, garage, good cond, ﬁn bsmt w/ sep ent, nice block. Asking $2.4. Call/Text Isaac Shmedra Landau: 718-853-0202/917-750-7667

Flatbush-Ditmas & E 7th: 1 fam det house, 5 BDR, 33x110 lot, 20x40 built. 2.5 ﬂr, + full ﬁn bsmt, nice MIC, updated kit & bath. Split units, det garage, $1.8M. Call/Text Isaac Shmedra Landau: 718-853-0202

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

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: Wellington M, ground ﬂoor, 2 BDR apt. 347-760-0639

APARTMENT UNFURNISHED

BP-18th & 55th: 1 BDR apt, 1 ﬂight up, porch, MIC. Lv Msg: 718-232-5656

BP-20/60st 2 BDR, Nice condition. $2650 347-524-2212

BP-13th & 54th: New 2 BDR. 1 Flight up. Full kitchen/bath, W/D, A/C. Eve: 347-524-7686 Day: 718-686-0909

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-15th & 40th: Gorgeous new bsmt, front priv ent. Quartz countertops. Utilities incl. 347-304-1132

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

SHORT TERM RENTALS

BP 52-11/12 Beautiful 1 BDR, walk in Available for sukkahs. 718-753-0549

APARTMENT FURNISHED

BP-15th & 50th, beautiful 2 BDR apt. Spacious, with plenty closet space. Lv Msg: 718-633-0402

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

Flatbush-E 14th bet Ave O & P, room avail w/ balcony & laundry room. Female only. 917-541-7849 (No Saturday Calls)

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

VACATION RENTAL

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: 10th & low 40's: Brand new condo, 6th ﬂr, 1500 SF, built: 40x38, kit, L/R, 3 BDR, 2 bath, elevator. Option to extend 200 SF for extra BDR, can be total 1800 SF. 347-371-0723

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

Apt to share avail, 2 girls. 929-627-4279

Airmont/Monsey Heights, 6 BDR newly renov home w/ beautiful inground pool avail for weekends. Last weekend left for the summer season, Aug 23rd-25th. Call/Text: 845-274-6105

Airmont: Beautiful new suite for couple with up to 5 kids. Huge fenced in ground with trampoline, swings, zipline. For short term.

845-352-4875

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 very nice 4 BDR priv house w/ large stunning backyard & much more, fully furnished, in prime loc in Airmont avail for summer. Very good for vacation. 845-570-7635

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

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

Colonial in Monsey/Chestnut Ridge available for Shabbos. 5 BDR, 3.5 baths, park-like yard. 646-856-5498

Comfortable 4 BDR house near Westgate, avail August 20-25. Large, sparkling clean, in-ground heated pool. Near many shuls. Text, Call, WhatsApp for more info: 732-600-7643

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

Monsey: Very lg new, clean, priv house, 8-9 BDR, quiet blk nr shuls, massive D/R, 3 ﬂr, huge furnished deck, stocked playrm w/ tons of toys, playgrnd, bsktbll, tramp, volley ball, tetherball, outdr recreation, oversized backyd, linen & towels, Shabbos essentials etc. Very well priced. August 14-29. Full/partial dates. Call/Txt: 917-652-6355 springvalleyvacation@gmail.com

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

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

Dream Vacation House in Linden! Location: Next door to Bobov Features: 7 BDR, 5 bathrooms Amenities: Linen, hot plate, coﬀee, & more prov. Special introductory price! Call/Text: 917-633-6607

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

Luxurious Shabbos Rental: New large spacious private house. 8 BDR, 6 bath, in center of Monsey avail for Shabbos, no pool. Call for pics: 347-452-8795/ Email: aronsussman@gmail.com

Miami: 3200 Collins Ave: 3rd ﬂ: Beautiful 2 BDR, 2 bath, porch.

Call/Text: 347-528-7038

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-Bates Dr: Nice spacious walk-in 2 BDR apt avail wknds. Call: 845-587-3578

Monsey: 6 BDR private house, avail Aug 23-29, centrally located near shuls & shopping.

Call/Text: 845-263-9064

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

Relax: Kosher Villas in Monroe 14+ beds with outdoor activities. Book now summer-Succos.

Call/Text: 845-537-1162

Seagate Vacation Home

Avail weekday/weekend/Yom Tov. Fresh ocean air in beautiful resort. 1, 2 & 3 BDR homes. 718-946-1236

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

Summer Rental. 4 BDR house + 3 room apt, beautiful fenced in yard, walking distance to shul, shopping & pool. Avail 8/19-8/29. 845-499-8306

Swan Lake: New full 2 BDR apt. Full kitchen/bath, W/D, A/C, porch. In town, near shul. No pool. Day: 718-686-0909 Eve: 347-524-7687

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

BUNGALOW FOR RENT

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

Fallsburg: 3 BDR, 2 bath avail Aug 29-Sept 1. Near Twin Oaks/ Willow Woods. Linen & kayaks. Call: 646-242-3490

Monticello: 2 fam house, 3 BDR, 1 bath per unit. Walk to park/shuls/shopping. Great price!

Call: 347-554-0072

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

BP: Right oﬀ 13th Ave: Approx 1000 SF + bsmt. Contact Broker: 718-490-0825

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

JOB OPPORTUNITY

ABA PARAS. Amazing special Ed program in heart of BP hiring F/T female ABA Paras for upcoming school yr. Hrs: 9 AM-4:30 PM, 12:30-4:30 PM, 2:30-4:30 PM. Please Call/Text: 917-968-2292

Seeking

Executive Assistant /Production Manager

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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

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

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.

High Paying Title I Teacher

Boys’ Orthodox Jewish Schools $50-$60 per session

• Title I Program – Part-time 3:00-6:30 p.m.

• Non-public Boys Jewish Schools

• Locations in Williamsburg, Flatbush and Midwood

• Supplemental Math and ELA Curriculum

• Grades K-10 Small Group Instruction

• All Materials and Training Provided

• Teaching Experience Required If interested, please email resume to hrfactsed@factsmgt.com

FACTS Education Solutions Royce McGee, Sr. Recruiter NY 518-703-8836

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

OPWDD COORDINATOR

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

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

to jobs@hcsny.org

CHILDREN’S WAIVER COORDINATOR

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. 1114

Please call 718-854-2747 ext. 1210

Programs feauture:

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

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

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with teachers, therapists and supervisors

• Frequent supervisory meetings, facilitated play and curriculum coaching

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

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

• Tuition grants available for teachers

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.

Are you mature, personable & eager to help? A thriving team seeks a positive, energetic person for a uniquely fulfilling position. F/T, great pay, & full benefits package. Uniqueofficeposition@gmail.com

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

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

Excellent pay. Option for full day or afternoon.

Call/Text: 929-549-3585

Assistant Teacher/Para/Floater positions for '24-'25 school year, chassidishe sp ed school. Great environ, will train. Grads welcome.

Email: school718438@gmail.com

Attention morning teachers and seminary girls. Want to supplement your income? Excellent daycare seeking teachers from 2:45-4:45. Fantastic pay. Call/Text 929-392-8750

B’Above Zeeskites, 13th & 59th seeks F/T exp teacher to teach Yiddish subjects for 2-3 yr olds, & babysitter for ages 12-18m. Will prov childcare slot for right cand. 347-620-2210/yitty@zeeskites.com

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

Co-Teachers for Yiddish speaking playgroup, w/ & w/o 90 credits towards BA for Sept. Small class. Call: 646-413-2039

Do you enjoy working w/ numbers & problem-solving? Seeking F/T AR biller to do medical billing & bookkeeping. Training provided. Grads welcome! Send resume to oﬃcejobs@hamaspikkings.org

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 w/ children aged 2-5 years old. F/T or 2:30-4:30 PM hrs avail. If you are looking to learn & grow in the ﬁeld.

Call/Text: 917-968-2292

Excellent Opportunity

Heimish BP E-Commerce business seeking female to join our team, prior experience a plus. Willing to train, grads welcome. Email Resume: lp@lpbscorp.com

Great evening opportunity for grad or sem student! Seeking eﬃcient secretary for extra-curricular program for young women w/ special needs. Weekdays, 4:30-6:30 OR 6:30-8:30. Enjoy great pay & positive atmosphere.

Lv Msg: 718-302-3333 x5218

Email: hlang@hamaspikkings.org

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 req. Role involves hiring a team, clinical work, & administrative tasks. oﬃcejobs@hamaspikkings.org

HCBS Coordinator: F/T in oﬃce, central BP. Req strong comp & communications skills. Entry level. Salary: $42,000-$55,000. Email: smarkovic@yeled.org Call: 718-686-2326

Heimishe BP preschool seeking assistant teachers for upcoming school year. Great environment! Great pay! Lv Msg: 347-402-5726 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 w/ & w/o degrees. For 56th St: 718-437-7261 x202, for 48th St: 929-360-2855

Heimishe preschool in BP seeking afternoon ﬂoater & classroom assistant. Email: resumes5785@gmail.com

Heimishe school in BP seeking bus teachers for AM & PM routes. Competitive pay. Email: resumes5785@gmail.com

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

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

Kiruv Preschool in Park Slope & Windsor Terrace seeking assistant teachers for '24/'25. Great pay. Warm supportive team. Beautiful neighborhood. Amazing opportunity. director@chaitotspreschool.com

Ladies! Work from home & make extra money. Huge potential, great support! No computer. Call/Text For Details: 845-637-1861

Looking for female assistant for small individualized classroom for Sept. Hebrew speaking a plus. Mon-Thurs 9:45-2:45. Fri 9:45-12. Great pay. 917-789-4787

Looking for P/T vouchers secretary with experience only. Please Email Resume: parttimesec53@gmail.com

Looking for pre-nursery assistant for a boy's cheder. BA required. Email Resume: upkprenursery@gmail.com

Nurtury playgroup seeking teacher/ assistant for upcoming school year. With 90 credits or a BA. Also seeking babysitter, no degree req. Call: 718-724-3523

Email: oﬃce@nurturycenter.com

P/T Bookkeeping position avail for NonProﬁt in BP. Bookkeeping & QB exp a must. Admire exp a plus. Email: mosodjobs@gmail.com Fax: 732-686-6499

P/T position, F/T impact. Hamaspik seeks a mature girl w/ strong writing skills to help coordinate services for seniors, 15 hrs/wk. Grads welcome. oﬃcejobs@hamaspikkings.org

Popular non-proﬁt looking for P/T Customer Service Rep. Must have strong communication skills, be friendly, organized & tech savvy. Microsoft Oﬃce a must.

Email: oﬃce@chasdeilev.org

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 Sept '24! Seeking a passionate teacher for 4 yr old HS class. Min 90 credits.

Lv Msg: 718-514-8925 / 718-514-8926 Or Eve: 718-963-1841

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

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 BCBA's & Paraprofessionals in BP, Flatbush & Staten Island. For more details please call 718-614-1191 or email resume info@ﬂyingcolorsaba.com

Excellent daycare seeking responsible babysitters to join our staﬀ top paying salary. guaranteed slot for your child plus beneﬁts. Call/Text 929-392-8750

Heimishe playgroup in Williamsburg seeking teachers & assistant. Warm, loving & caring. Trans avail from BP. Excellent pay. $1000 sign-up bonus. 347-315-6105

Pre 1-A job available morning assistant, afternoon teacher. 347-670-4282

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

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• Bookkeeper Brooklyn, NY

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Shem Tov Playgroup located at 14th & 49th is looking for devoted, ש שימייה, Yiddish speaking teachers for the upcoming school year. Infant & toddler classes available. No degree required. Geshmake & supportive environment. No after hours/out of center prep needed. Great pay for right candidate. Please Call: 347-362-3700 Email: rKlaristenfeld@gmail.com

Special Ed Certiﬁed Teacher positions available for '24-'25 school year, chassidishe sp ed school. Bilingual Yiddish a plus. Great training & environment! Email: school718438@gmail.com

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, & warm environ. Advanced management positions also available. To learn more: Call/Text: 917-968-2292

Special Ed Teacher Assistants: Make a Difference! Join HASC and have a rewarding career! HASC seeks caring Teacher Assistants for school year, '24-'25. Pre-School, School Age & Early Learning Programs. Great pay, benefits, & more! Exceptional training. Warm & collaborative environment. Sign on bonus & referral bonus opportunity. Email: jobsfis@hasc.net/ Call: 718-686-5900

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

Tots + Tykes Early Head Start is seeking a family worker/coordinator 9:30-3:30 & Fridays until 12. Lv Message: 718-215-1625 x106

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

Williamsburg high school has positions open for Economics, Accounting & American History. For More Details Email: uteachhighschool@gmail.com

Women’s Apparel Company is looking for an individual with experience in sales. Email Resume: jobinquiryny@gmail.com

Work From Home Great opportunity to manage your own business from home. No exp needed, no computer necessary. Huge potential to grow big. Call: 438-529-1216

Yiddish speaking boys cheder seeking prenursery head start assistant. Wonderful, warm environment. Excellent Salary with insurance. ycspreschool@gmail.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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

Acne gel for best oﬀer. Call: 929-276-2404

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

Beautiful Hinkley Alabaster chandelier. 347-729-5230

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 RESUME

Bikes, used, ages 2-15 & adult Mountain bikes, must see. 718-676-5960

Black Cybex, perfect cond, $300. 718-435-6426

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 driftwood brown Floafers sz c13. $30. Text: 718-483-3787

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

Brand new Midnight limited edition

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

Brass valet, brass containers, pots, brass candlesticks, picture frames, also silverplated items. Plus more.

Photos upon request: 718-851-1546

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

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

Dark brown Sari wig. Brand new, ready to wear. $1,150. 718-436-0633

Dining room chandelier. Text: 646-847-6392

Double carriage, $450. Great cond. Call/Text: 929-454-9500

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

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

Brand new HUNTER backpack, $40 Call/Text: 917-627-9411

Frigidaire fridge/freezer up and down, stainless, smudge proof. Priced to sell due to renovations. Call/Text: 347-461-3911

Gorgeous white velvet modern couch w/ gold legs. Great price. 347-304-1132

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

Beautiful green & black gown. Sz 8/10, $250. 347-535-2780

Gorgeous black satin maternity gown. Sz 0-2. $400. Call/Text: 917-202-2887

Grey imitation doona for $200. 347-512-7750

APPAREL FOR SALE

Handicare electric stairlift for a straight 13 foot staircase. Used only 5 years, has a fresh battery. 718-290-5005

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

Ladies Guard red bathing suit sz 40 for best oﬀer.

Call/Text: 347-450-7446

Lucite organizing draws. 347-263-4109

Mountain buggy nano travel stroller slightly used. Brand new condition, $110. 917-982-8162

Nintendo Switch Old with 7 game cartridges, 1 yr. old, great price

Call:718-676-5960

Tickets avail to the

Jewish Children's Museum, $13/ticket.

Value $17. 347-787-1838

Toddler bed w/ mattress, less than 2 yrs old, excellent cond. 929-271-0553

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

3 Stunning light blue gowns for teens, dress length. Call: 718-387-1778

9 children's black w/ silver polka dot dresses from Whoopi. Call/Text: 347-528-7038

12 Magniﬁcent black & white gowns, used once, sizes 5-18. 347-314-3390

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

Adorable kids gowns embroidered ivory size 6 & 7. Magniﬁcent custom light color sister of bride sz 8 gown, very slenderizing, worn once. 917-474-7899

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

Gorgeous classy ivory gown w/ beautiful stones size 8-10. 917-890-6442

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

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

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

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

347.520.5664

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

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

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

Custom 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

Dusty blue tulle sister of bride gowns, children szs 10 & 16. 718-854-4552

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

Call: 347-520-5664

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

Little Women's light color children's gown (peach). Sz 8 & 14. Call/Text: 347-528-7038

Mac Duggal pink gown. Brand new, sz 8, $350. 347-535-2780

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). Beautiful green w/ black overlay gown sz 0 (can be let out). Elegant black & gold gown sz 6. 347-262-0880

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

Magniﬁcent Valentino pink/peach sister of bride gown. Adult sz 4-6. Call/Text: 347-631-1745

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

Miri black & white gown sz 2. Taupe/beige Celluette gown sz 36. 718-435-6426

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

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

Stunning dreamy sz 2 pink sister of the bride gown. Call: 718-438-1549

Stunning white gown w/ beaded mock neck approx size 6-8. Children's White Label white lace gowns, szs 4-5, 5-6, & 7, $100 ea. Call/Text: 347-262-0880

Two (twins) matching preteen custom gowns. Girls sz 14 white taﬀeta full. $800 each negotiable. 347-835-1331 or 718-853-5490

APPAREL FOR RENT OR SALE

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

Beautiful black lace sz 2 orig designer gown. Height: Approx 5'4". 718-853-5815

Black classy Maternity Gown sz XL.

Call/Text: 347-675-9248

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

Magnificent gown white w/ pink floral applique sz 0. Stunning white & gold lace gown sz 0. Magnificent white pleated lace gown sz 0/teen 16.

Call/Text: 347-262-0880

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

3 Cream short little girls wedding dresses. Sz 3. Pics avail.

Call/Text: 347-737-6771

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

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

Gartlech

Beautiful handmade gartlech, hand crochet, hand knit, silks & more with a beautiful gartel bag. Wholesale orders avail. Text/Call: 718-283-4589

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

718-450-4700

Photo Editing: Professional photo editing, many years of exp. Special rates for photographers. Also specializing in Custom photo albums- Chosson, wedding, etc. Photo Dreams: 347-563-5153.

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

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

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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 SLOT AVAILABLE

Experienced, heimishe babysitter has slot available for September. Ages 0-6 months. 14th & 54th area. References avail upon request. Call for Details: 347-666-5219

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

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

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

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

White ﬂower lace gown.

Size 7, $85.

Text: 347-651-9267

Brand new sophisticated oﬀ-white French lace gown w/ beaded buttons, for young married sister/ mother of bride. sz 6-8.

Call/Text: 347-254-8468

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

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

"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

For all graphic design needs! Design by Devorah: 929-327-4621

HEALTH

Jump-start your journey to a slimmer, healthier you. This eﬀective, easy-tofollow nine day cleansing program will give you the tools to start transforming your body today! Call/Text: 347-831-6099

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

For all your outdoor photography needs! Portrait, Family, Upsherin, Baby, etc. May props avail! Great rates! Photos by Devorah: 929-327-4621

PLAYGROUP / PRESCHOOL

Playgroup Slots:

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

New! Voucher playgroup in heart of BP . Limited voucher/cash slots available for 2-3 year olds. Newly renovated. Call or Text: 347-965-9447

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

LOST

Diamond bracelet on Friday in May. Either in BP, Willi, or on the Boro Park Williamsburg bus. 929-675-2922

Seat attachment to Bugaboo buggy board. 929-271-0553

Silver Coin necklace. 718-781-1996 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

Ring of keys. Call: 718-853-5147 LV MSG

Pocket knife with tools on July 15 53ST between 16 & 17. Call/Text: 347-461-3911

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

Appaman black velvet suit sz 6,7 or 8. 718-298-3224

MISCELLANEOUS

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

L'SHEM MITZVAH

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

Attention working girls and ladies: Have masser money? Help out a young child suﬀering with illness and receive a perfume! Call: 347-450-7446

Brass 16 light chandelier. 347-526-8261

CD duplicator by Aleratec. Makes one to three. Photo available. Needs repair. Pickup in Flatbush. 718-252-5274

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

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The emergency room was even busier than usual that night. The little girl I was examining was pale and shivered uncontrollably. Her parents reported that she couldn’t keep any food or liquid down.

I nodded. “Probably dehydration,” I explained to the concerned parents. “I’ll just hook her up to IV fluids and the doctor will be here shortly to talk with you.”

I wearily made my rounds to the next room, where a lanky teenager had a deep gash above his right eye.

I efficiently disinfected the wound before checking on my next patient, a thiry-two year old patient complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath.

I checked his heart rate and saturation level. The former was a little high, but the saturation was at 97. I assured him that a doctor would be in shortly.

Before continuing on, I glanced at my watch - it was close to 1:00 AM. That meant I had been working uninterrupted for almost five hours, save for a hurriedly downed cup of water on my way to page the doctor.

Everything seemed calm momentarily, so I quickly made my way to the nurse’s station for a quick coffee. I had just added a heaping spoonful of sugar to my coffee when my buzzer blared.

An emergency in room 9. An accident victim. I left the coffee on the table and ran, the tantalizing aroma wafting temptingly after me.

It turned out the patient had a concussion and some minor bone fractures. I hooked him up to IV and put in the order for x-rays. After seeing that the patient was calm and settling down to sleep, I returned to the nurse’s room for my patiently-waiting cup of coffee. I was not waiting so patiently. I longed for that shot of caffeine to clear my head after my long, tiring night. After that I would be ready for whatever the next few hours would bring.

When I got to the room, massaging my aching temples, the coffee was cold.

I spilled it and reached to make another one, when my buzzer startled me. Another emergency call. It seemed it was just not destined for me have a coffee tonight.

The call sounded serious - a middle-aged woman with a history of liver disease was hemorrhaging.

I put my weariness aside and all thoughts of a break out

of my mind as I hurried to room 23.

Every second was vital, so I barely had a chance to glance at her, but when I reached to attach a line to her arm, I noticed that every inch was covered in tattoos. No matter. I continued doing what I had to do to save her life. In the ER, we treat everyone equally - even patients who yell anti-semitic slogans while I prick their arms.

Fortunately, with the help of two doctors and an intern, we succeeded in stabilizing her, though her condition seemed dismal. I removed my gloves and checked on the patient one more time. She was sleeping, her chest rising and falling steadily. I decided to try for a coffee again.

This time I was lucky, and I managed to sip my coffee unhurriedly, grab a danish from the chessed room, and rest my aching feet for a few moments.

Energy restored, I made the rounds again. I checked the IV drip in the toddler’s room, and noted she was sleeping peacefully, roses blossoming in her previously sunken cheeks. Her parents were also dozing, so I went to the next room.

The boy with the gash had been discharged, and the patient with the chest pain was momentarily not in the room, having finally been taken for a CT scan.

The accident victim seemed to be in pain, so I put in a request for the doctor to approve more morphine and promised to be back soon.

When I reached the room of the woman with tattoos, I was surprised to see that her eyes were open.

Her hair was a washed-out blonde, streaked with orange highlights. Her face was translucent. And wherever I saw skin, I saw tattoos. I glanced at the name at the side of the bed: Marilyn Evanson.

“Hello Marilyn, how are you feeling?” I asked gently. She didn’t answer, just looked around blankly. Her face was impassive. I wondered if she didn’t realize the condition she was in, or she simply didn’t care.

“Is there anything I can do to make you more comfortable?” I tried again.

“Du bist a yid,” (you are a Jew) she said suddenly, so quietly that I was sure I had heard wrong. My heart rate accelerated, and my hands became clammy.

“What did you say?” I asked shakily.

“Du bist a yid,” she repeated, stronger this time. “You are a Yid. I am also a Yid.”

And as I stared in shock and stupefaction, the tears started rolling down her previously blank, impassive face.

“I know I’m not going to live for much longer. I’m a sick woman. I have no children, no family, no nothing,” she choked out between wrenching sobs.

I stood uncertainly, with tears forming in my eyes as well. I gleaned at the screen; her vitals were steady but weak.

“Marilyn, there’s still hope,” I tried to reassure her. “You can still recover.”

She continued speaking as if I hadn’t spoken. I realized that she was lost in her own world of memories.

“Why did I abandon Yiddishkeit?” She moaned. Her words were soft, reproachful, and laced with so much guilt and torment that I felt my heart shattering into pieces.

“Why did I forget about the Ribono shel olam? Why, why, why?”

I stood there transfixed, tears rolling down my face as well.

“Now it’s too late for me,” she continued in an agonizing whisper.

And then she looked up, eyes bright in her pale face.

“You are a Yid,” she exclaimed again, in wonder and awe. “Can you give me a hug?”

Her tone was plaintive and oh-so hopeful. I battled for a moment - ER nurses know never to get emotionally attached to patients. But this was a dying Jewish woman, who wanted a connection with a frum Jew in her final days. How could I deny her that?

With quick strides I crossed over to bed and leaned down to the frail, tattoo-covered woman in the bed. I wrapped my arms around her for a long moment and she cried into my shoulders.

Then I gently disentangled myself. “Marilyn, stay strong,” I whispered. “I have to go to my other patients, but I’ll be back.”

I left the room and, but contrary to what I told her, I didn’t go to the other rooms; instead, I found a quiet corner to mourn Marilyn. She was probably Miriam once, a frum, happy young girl with a future. And now… she was an empty, pitiful shell. When all my tears were spent I quickly dried my face and transported myself back to the bustling ER.

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When I came next, Marilyn was not in her usual room in the ER - she had been transferred to hospice.

I knew from the doctors that Marilyn was not expected to survive for long. There was nothing much that could be done for her sick, ravaged body.

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I continued bringing her little treats and gifts every time I came, infusing her with a little bit of hope.

Every time I visited, her eyes would light up, and she would smile a melancholy smile.

Once, after my shift was over, I offered to say Shema with her. She nodded softly, eyes filling up with tears. I said the words slowly, one by one, and she clearly and fluently enunciated every word after me, as if she had been saying the timeless words for the past 40 years. As if the 40 years of disconnect had never happened.

The room was silent for a charged moment when we finished. I held her hand, squeezed tight.

“I’m sure our Father up above is very proud of you now,” I whispered through the lump in my throat.

She smiled peacefully, eyes clear and full of light. “Now I can die in peace,” she said softly. “Thank you.”

I embraced her again, feeling the frailty of her physical body and yet drawing strength from her courageous spirit.

Marilyn was so grateful for everything I did and every little gift I brought, so appreciative of the time we spent together. I felt so lucky that I had this opportunity to sweeten Marilyn’s final days.

A few days later, when I came for my shift, Marilyn’s room was empty.

“Last night she went into distress and her systems started shutting down.” The doctor explained. “I’m sorry to tell you this, but Marilyn is not alive anymore.”

I nodded stoically, but when I was alone in the room, the tears came. Teras for myself, for Marilyn’s suffering in her final moments, tears of regret that I hadn’t been there with her at that auspicious time.

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And then, as I started to come to terms with events, cleansing tears, for Marilyn was no longer suffering, no longer at battle. Marilyn’s neshama was finally at peace.

Marilyn was gone.

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