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RECAP OF CHAPTER 77: Josef Wangel is more furious than he’s ever been before. He demands that Leo find the communications device or phone that was used in the camp, as well as the people who were using it. He swears to kill every Jew in the camp if it was a phone. Sherer calls for an urgent meeting of every resident in the camp, in an effort to figure out who and what this was. Suddenly he remembers about Binyamin and his delusions…and his phone.
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Rambam, Sefer Hamada, Hilchos Yesodei HaTorah, Ch. 5:5
…If the idol worshipers said to them, “Give us one of you and we will kill him, and if not, we will kill all of you,”…and they should not give…one of Am Yisrael. And if they specified and said, “Give us Ploni or we will kill all of you,” then if he is guilty…they should give him to them. And they are not instructed to do this l’chatchilah. And if he is not chayav misah…and they should not hand over… one of Am Yisrael.
“And even if you were deserving,” David answered, after slowly reading the relevant lines, “it says here that ‘they are not instructed to do this l’chatchilah’! But go and explain that to my father-in-law.”
“Thank you for warning me.” Binyamin’s face was ashen as he leaned on the tree. “In any case, this is what it says regarding everyone in the camp. But what am I, for my part, supposed to do now? The Rambam doesn’t say anything here about that.” He reached out, closed the sefer, and gave it a kiss. “I wouldn’t want to think that everyone will be punished because of me. Maybe it’s better if I go now to speak to your father-in-law. I won’t tell him, of course, who came to warn me.”
“You’ll go to him?”
“I’m seriously thinking about it.”
“Binyamin put the open sefer into David Elkovitz’s hands, his eyes flitting all around. “It seems that Wangel has specified me, because they are looking for the one who spoke on the device, and that’s me. The thing is that I didn’t really do anything that makes me deserving of death!”
“Look,” Elkovitz said hesitantly, “I would want to tell you that he will certainly act like a gentleman, and will let you choose what to do. But I’m afraid that if he decides that you’re endangering everyone else, he won’t go to check, like you did, what the halachah says.” His eyes blinked rapidly. “Not to mention the
fact that they may try to get out of you where you got the device from.”
“I won’t say a word, and I’m not bringing the phone with me in any case,” Binyamin said firmly, swallowing hard. “You said they threatened that if they discover that it’s an actual telephone, and not an internal communications device, they will kill everyone!”
“Well, that’s something that Wangel shouted in a moment
“And can anyone guarantee what he will or won’t do in another moment of fury?”
David was quiet.
“The phone will stay where I buried it. I would want to ask Rav Schwartzbrod what to do, but I’m assuming that your father-in-law is doing a house-to-house search for me, and I don’t want to get the Rav in trouble, and have them blame him for being part of all this.”
Binyamin took a deep breath, and his voice trembled. “The danger to the entire camp is too big, David, and based on what I know, even if you are not allowed to turn me into them, I am allowed to turn myself in. And it will be a good, fair, and noble thing for me to turn myself in.”
“I don’t know if the Nazis will suffice with that. They will want to see which device you spoke on, and they will demand to know who you spoke to.”
“If I would know which part of the conversation they heard, I’d make up a story.” He sighed and looked back. “But regarding the device they’ll demand to see, maybe you can rustle up something else for me? You once said you have all kinds of electronic parts in your house.”
“I think that the old communication radio from the office, the one that they used until a few years ago, is still in our house. My children used to play with it when they were little,” Elkovitz said, perking up a bit. “My wife is probably at the factory now with everyone else, but I’ll check if I can give you something that will look plausible.”
“Excellent. I’ll wait for you here in this area.” Binyamin squinted. They both heard talking in the distance. “I’ll climb up one of the trees and try to hide. When you come back, I’ll come down to you.”
“And daven for me.”
“For sure. And don’t forget that the tefillah of the sick person for himself is favored.”
“I won’t forget.” A genuine smile crossed Binyamin’s face, as he looked from side to side to find a good tree. Elkovitz turned away and broke into a run. He bypassed a few trees and headed down the hill. He had no time to check if he was leaving footprints in the dry ground. He heard more noises, and presumed that his father-in-law had sent some workers to search for Binyamin. He himself was not considered a suspect, but if he would be discovered in a place where he wasn’t supposed to be right now, especially running frantically as he was, it would be very suspicious. Less than five minutes later, he was standing behind his
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He had no time to think or to find another solution. Every minute that passed increased the danger. He slipped the device deep into his pocket and walked outside again. A tense silence filled his ears.
Some distance away, he noticed his fatherin-law, standing in the middle of the path and looking every which way. His face was white. Something about the sight aroused a strong sense of compassion in David.
sure he’s going to turn himself in. I’m going to speak to him now, on condition that no one comes and tries to grab him with force.”
“What?” Leo grasped his son-inlaw’s hand. “David, do you realize what is going on? Our lives are in danger!”
The younger man nodded. “I realize. And that’s why I’m going to get Binyamin.”
His father-in-law looked at him, and his eyes suddenly darkened.
“You were also in the group that he organized,” he said. His breathing started coming in rapid spurts, and he emitted a wheezy, whistling sound. “I heard something about it, but I thought that the person who told me that he had also identified your voice was just trying to cause discord between us. Tell me the truth: You ran to the clinic before. Did you do that to warn him about me?”
Leo’s thick eyebrows rose. “The truth?
Which truth?”
But the thought of Binyamin huddled high in a tree, trying to stay hidden by the foliage, filled him with even more compassion.
“What’s going on, David?” Leo asked him in a stable tone. “Did you meet any of those who I sent out to find Schvirtz?”
“No, but I’m going to join them now.” Elkovitz glanced at the man who suddenly looked much older than his sixty-seven years, and a thought came to mind. “By the way, I don’t think we have to worry too much,” he said quietly, and added to himself, “Please, Hashem.” “What did you say?”
“I said…I said I don’t think we need to worry too much. I think I know where Binyamin is, and I’m pretty
“Not exactly.” David shifted in his place. “The minute the news reached the clinic that you had been summoned to the manor house, he figured out what happened and left the clinic right away, himself. I met him near the shul; he went to find out what halachah says that he should do.”
“Halachah!” Leo tossed his head. “And then you warned him.”
“You could say.”
Leo’s wheezing continued, sounding worse than a harsh winter wind shrieking in the night. David hoped he wasn’t going to hit him now—or, alternatively, collapse right there. “But what are you doing, David? ! You don’t care to kill everyone? !”
“We are not killing everyone, Papa,” David whispered. “On the contrary. We are going to save everyone. I know where the device that
“MY EVERY MOVE IS controlled.”
Binyamin used is, and he and I are going to say that he tried to call our office, and I was there and I answered him. And that is what the young Nazi, yemach shemah, heard.”
“Don’t speak that way about people who have been saving our lives for decades!”
“They are not saving us; they are exploiting us.”
Leo breathed hard. “He’s convinced you, too, of all his crazy fantasies? ! Are you also one of the planners of this uprising? !”
“We didn’t plan any up—”
“I don’t believe that this is what my son-in-law was doing behind my back!” He fixed David with a long, sharp look, and then his eyes narrowed. “But that’s not true! You didn’t answer him in the office! I asked Eva, who stayed in the office during the funeral, and she told me that no one was using the device in the office at that time!”
“Then she’ll have to change her mind, for the sake of peace and all of our lives. Do you know that it’s allowed, Papa?” David’s voice was trembling, and he didn’t know if it was emotion or fear or the tremendous responsibility he had just taken on his shoulders. He just hoped that Suzy wouldn’t faint. And that nothing bad would happen to her. Or to him. Or to anyone else. Please, Hashem. “What are you whispering there again?” Leo’s voice was
“I was praying,” his son-in-law said. “And tell Eva that if they ask her, she should say that the device in the office beeped, and that I was there and answered the call. She can say she wasn’t standing nearby, so they won’t grill her about how long we spoke and about what.”
“But why, David, why?” Leo began to walk, zigzagging a bit, toward a tree trunk on the side of the path. David hurried after him and offered a hand to help him sit, but Leo sharply shook off the outstretched arm.
“Because for the benefit of us all, it is better that the Wangels should think that this is what happened than to know the truth.” David fingered the device in his pocket. Leo’s thick eyebrows rose. “The truth? Which truth?”
“The truth that Binyamin tried to tell you: that he has spoken on a telephone with Jews who live in freedom in Vienna. Halevai they picked up on his distress, and that they understand that we need help urgently, and that they think of a clever and safe way to come and save us.
But I’m afraid that over the course of the conversations, he only stressed that they shouldn’t do anything before we ask clearly for their help, because it’s so dangerous. In short, we’re more or less on our own to deal with this.”
“Not on our own,” David corrected himself. “With Hashem’s help. Now I am going to Binyamin, and we will try to come back to you as fast as possible with a solution.”
And he ran toward the forest, not allowing himself to turn back to look at his father-in-law, who remained sitting on the tree stump, his eyes open wide in shock. TO BE CONTINUED >
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MAPLE WALNUT STREUSEL LOAF
A moist, fragrant loaf swirled with maple-walnut streusel for the perfect Shabbos morning bite.
Sponge Cake Batter:
2 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup oil
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
1 cup orange juice
3 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Streusel:
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons oil
2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° and line your pan with parchment paper or muffin liners. You can grease with cooking spray as well.
2. In a mixer or food processor, beat the eggs until fluffy. Add sugar and mix well.
3. Add oil, vanilla sugar, and orange juice. Mix.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
5. Pour half of the batter into your pan.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the streusel ingredients.
7. Sprinkle half of the streusel over the batter in the pan. Pour remaining batter over the streusel and sprinkle with the remaining streusel as a topping.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Insert toothpick—if not clean, return to oven for a few more minutes.
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Light, moist, and bursting with plump summer blueberries, this cake turns your favorite bakery treat into an awesome crowdpleaser.
Sponge Cake Batter:
2 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup oil
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Crumb Topping
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2–3 tablespoons oil
½ cup pecans, chopped
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° and line your pan with parchment paper or muffin liners. You can grease with cooking spray as well.
2. In a mixer or food processor, beat the eggs until fluffy. Add sugar and beat well.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
5. Pour the batter into your pan.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the crumb topping ingredients. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the batter.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Insert toothpick—if not clean, return to oven for a few more minutes.
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1 ½ cups sugar
1 tbs vanilla sugar
2 eggs
3 ½ cups good quality flour
¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream marg, sugar and vanilla sugar on high speed. Add eggs. Reduce speed. Add baking powder, salt and slowly add the flour.
Roll out dough and use cookie cutters to create your shapes.
Bake for 9-11 minutes.
Cookies should be a light yellow color, not brown.
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3. Dry minimum an hour, or overnight. Pic 3
4. Variation: Flood with black outline icing. Dry ten minutes. Pic 4
5. Variation: Outline the clothing in black. Pic 5
6. Flood the face white. Pic6
7. Fill in the hands and feet white. Pic 7
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QI find that I am struggling with the long Fridays and long Shabbos afternoons, food-wise. I nibble and pick all day because I am hungry and also because I am not very busy on the longer Fridays. I find that that makes me start off Shabbos on the wrong foot, and things spiral out of control easily thereafter. Do you have any tips to help me cultivate better habits for Friday and Shabbos afternoons?
AMany people find the rhythm of long Fridays and extended Shabbos afternoons challenging, especially when the hours stretch and unstructured time meets easy access to food. What you’re describing is a common pattern: mindless picking out of boredom or habit, which can set an emotional and physical tone that lingers throughout Shabbos.
Here are several practical and mindful strategies to help you gain control once again:
1. Reframe the day with a light structure: Unstructured time often leads to unconscious habits. While Fridays are busy in the morning with Shabbos prep, the lull in the afternoon can feel like a vacuum. Try adding gentle structure to the day:
• Schedule set breaks: Instead of grazing throughout the afternoon, plan one or two intentional snack breaks. This can reduce impulse eating.
• Set "kitchen closed" hours: post-prep, try physically cleaning and covering food as a visual cue that eating time is over until Shabbos begins.
2. Eat a balanced, satisfying Friday lunch: Sometimes we snack excessively simply because we’re genuinely famished. A rushed, light, or carbheavy lunch won’t hold you for long.
• Aim for balance: Include protein, healthy fats, and fiber to promote satiety.
• Eat mindfully: Sit down, make a plate, and eat slowly. This helps your body register fullness and satisfaction.
• Do the same with your erev Shabbos meal. Sit down to eat a filling meal such as chicken soup, chulent and a sugar free cucumber salad.
• 3. Identify emotional and habitual triggers: Long Fridays and Shabbos afternoons can highlight
emotional hunger—feeling bored, lonely, or antsy. Food becomes a filler.
• Check in with yourself: When you reach for a nosh, ask, “Am I hungry, or am I looking for distraction?”
• Create a comfort list: Have a list of soothing or enjoyable non-food activities (reading a magazine, a short nap, a phone call to someone etc.)
4. Make Shabbos snacks intentional, not impulsive: On Shabbos afternoon, especially in the summer, long hours and limited distractions can make it easy to eat out of boredom. A few ways to help:
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• Pre-portion snacks instead of leaving out an open plate of snacks.
• Have non-food-based rest time: a nap, quiet learning, or a walk with family or friends can replace the nosh-table habit.
• Sit down to an official shalosh seudos meal with proteins, carbs, fats and a salad and let that be a filling supper portion for you.
5. Speak kindly to yourself: When things don’t go as planned and you find yourself picking again, avoid self-blame. Instead of spiraling, pause and reset.
• “This didn’t go how I hoped, but I can still choose differently for the rest of the day.”
• Compassion helps stop the cycle of guilt-eating far more effectively than criticism.
• Shabbos comes around every 7 days. No surprises here! You can tell yourself that next week you get to try again, and always, ask Hashem to help you out and help you reach your goal!
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Dearest Leiby,
Your desk is still empty. It’s been 30 days since you last privileged us with your presence. Your vibrance and broad smile and witty sense of humor have left our walls together with you. Oh, how we miss you! We miss your comments, your friendly high -fives, your kind and caring words that brightened our every day. And your smile-your infectious smile and funny witticisms made the Nechmudim walls pulsate with laughter, happiness, and energy. Your effervescent, booming “good morning” -every day, to every teacher, principal and secretary -when will we hear it again? Your still absence is so sorely felt. And Leiby, no matter how hard you worked, or how difficult things were sometimes for you, you were always Leiby unlimited- unlimited happiness, unlimited warmth and caring for others, and unlimited positivity. You seem to have left us, but you can never re ally leave us with all that you taught us. You taught us to care for others, to be -תופי םינפ
to greet every person pleasantly, to see םנורסח
, the good in others, not their deficiencies, no matter what. You taught us wh at it means to ןיגראפ-even if you couldn’t do something-you cheered on a friend that they can do it, and you were so happy for them when they made it. And your acceptance -you accepted everything that came your way or didn’t go your way הבהאב. You were the one who always looked out to find a good word, to thank those who did for you, and to just give a טוג טראוו to anyone and everyone-without תונובשח-just because of your desire to be happy and to make others happy with you. You made every minute of life worthwhile, for you used every minute to give to others and to be there for others in need. Whether it was the passing girl in the wheelchair, your classmate that seemed sad, or someone on the street who got hurt-Leiby was there to feel the pain and ease the p ain.
And then Leiby, you did something so out of character. You left us and went to a better place. You left us bereft of you and your loving personality, and you left us with a gaping, Leiby -sized hole in our heart- and went to be ןוילעה
- to enjoy and bask in the light of the Ribbono Shel Olam.
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to bring
so we can all be reunited and be
together with you
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We are waiting for you and looking forward to being reunited with you with חישמ,
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HOUSE / CONDO FOR SALE
BP:50s-15: Spacious Condo 3rd Flr, 2,200sf, Built 31x70, Large DR, 2 Porches, 3 Large Bdrms, 3 Bath, Large Kitchen, Pesach Kitchen, Storage room, Driveway, Semi-attached. Great Cond. $2.2M. Call: 347-646-0611
Ave i/j & E 17th: Older large home on lot 40x100, garage, 5 BRM,3 levels Q train, touro, yesh, shuls, shopping, bklyn college, near quiet dead end st. Agent Edith: 718- 851-1546
Miami/Florida: 1 BRM Apt, 2 bath, in fabulous building, great area, excellent cond, low floor, ready to move in, front porch, nice view. Call: 347-414-0343
NEW TO MARKET: Heart of BP: 13th/high 40s, approx 1700 sq ft condo, good cond, 5th flr w/ elevator, back porch, Pesach kitchen. Call Only: 917-648-0986
West Palm Beach, Florida: For the best real estate deals. Contact Mrs. Debby Schwartz: 203-667-2785
West Palm Beach Florida: Apt for Sale: Century Village-Golf Edge, 1.5 BDR apt, 2 baths. Brand new appliances, Ready to move in now. $200K/ OBO. Call: 845-325-0500
West Palm Beach Florida: Wellington M, ground floor, 2 BDR apt. Call: 347-760-0639
HOUSE / CONDO FOR RENT
Magnificent House avail for rent in the Heimishe Over 55 Community in Lakewood, right next to Shuls & all Facilities. Call: 732-474-8632.
BP: mid-50s & 15th, 2nd FL, 4 Br, 2 Bath, Laundry Rm, front & Back Porch, 908-509-7770
3 BRM furnished house in Chestnut Ridge/Monsey to rent for Shabbosim/during week, nice deck & grounds. Call: 347-433 5060 leave msg
Heart of BP: 3 BRM apt avail as of July 6, daily/shabbos/Yom Tov. Pls Call/Text: 718-753-5495
Luxe Monsey Shabbos Rental. New Large Spacious Private House, 8 Bdrm 6 Bath, Beautiful Deck, Park nearby, in the Center of Monsey, avail for Weekends. No Pool. Call/Text for info. & pics. 845-826-4308
Monsey/Route 306/Phyllis: 2/3 BRM apt avail for the summer. Please Call: 845-213-0258
Monsey: Beautiful 5 BRM townhouse (14 guests) avail for weekends in the new Kearsing development. (Off Rt 306) Fri - Sun $1,600. Linen, towels & essentials provided. Text Only: 718-350-7597
Monsey: Luxurious vacation properties some w/ pools avail for short-term rentals, perfect for accommodating 18-150 guests. Ideal for lg fams, Shabbatons, etc. 845-520-3250.
Ave J & E31: Modern 1Bed + LR Basement apt . Kitchen W/D & Utilities incl. $1,650. 212-444-2546
BP: 14th & 40th, 1 BRM, new bsmnt apt, quartz countertops, private front entrance, for Chosen Kallah. 347-304-1132
BP: 17th & 18th & 53rd: Nice bsmt, W/D, utility incl, ideal for Chosson/Kallah or female. 718-435-5950
BP:58th & 11th, Kitchen + 2 back rooms, cute small apt, W/D hookup, 1 flight up. Agent Edith: 718-851-1546/ el7777@gmail.com
BP-13th & 57th, brand new fully furnished apt, 6 beds, hotel-style. avail weekends, all amenities incl. Call: 917-686-7147
APARTMENT FURNISHED
Miami Beach Florida. 2 bdr apt/porch 2nd flr 900 sq ft, view of indian creek. yearly or monthly, incl parking. el7777@gmail.com Agent Edith: 718-851-1546
Ocean Parkway/Parkville Ave, 3 fam house, 1st
3 large bedrooms, LR, DR, EIK, 1.5 bath large back yard. $3,200.00 718-938-8388
APARTMENT WANTED
929-754-9010
Couples Oasis – North Miami Beach Getaway! • Private heated pool • Fire pit & grill area • Comfy patio furniture • Peaceful, clean setting Relax. & D
thehousegetaway@gmail.com
Hollywood Florida: Beautiful private Villa. 4 master suites. Kosher kitchen. Huge living area. Heated in ground pool + spa. Close to Shul/kosher shops. Call/Text: 718-541-0292
VACATION RENTAL
6 BDR vacation home on beautiful priv acre near Monsey. Nr shul, lux pool & spa (hot tub). $5000/wk, $3000/wknd, $500/day. Cleaning fee: $180. Rent pool: $100/hr. 718-930-4848
Beautiful 3 BDR villa with pool avail in North Miami. Call: 347-446-6780 for more details.
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
Chesnut Ridge: Beautiful summer rental on a massive property. 10 beds, Gorg sunroom & deck overlooking a prvt fishing brook, lg playground & trampolines. Dates still avail: July 25-Aug 19. For more info: 845-502-4190
Chestnut Ridge: (near Monsey) 6 BRM funhouse w/ pool, hot tub & huge zipline, avil for weekends this summer. Call/Text: 845-664-5521
Chestnut Ridge: a beautiful large home avail for summer weekends, stunning grounds/playground. 845-274-3714/845-425-4010
Chestnut Ridge: Beautiful colonial, 5 BDR, sleeps 14, quiet st, close to shul, big property, trampoline, avail weekdays & weekends, pool incl. Call: 845-807-2578/ Email: rrosengarten5@gmail.com
Lakewood, Near Westgate: Comfortable 4 BRM house avail weekend of July 17-21. Spacious backyard. Large, sparkling clean, in-ground heated pool. Near many shuls. Text/ Call/WhatsApp: 732-600-7643 for more info.
Luxurious large 8 BDR home in the heart of Monsey. All amenities incl, suitable for reunions, Simchas. Avail Shabbosim. 845-323-2798
Monsey-Remson area: Beautiful brand new 2 BDR w/ private patio, avail Aug. 845-587-0966 lv msg
Monsey: Spacious 6 BR colonial, Jul- Aug. Whole/half summer/by week. 10 beds+cribs / mattresses. Jacuzzi. Trampoline+Swing Set. Dexter Park area, 10 min walk to shuls/mikva. Text/Call: 845-300-2463
Monsey Heights/Airmont area: Shabbos Summer Rental. Newly renovated House, 6 BRM, w/ beautiful inground pool. Call/Text: 845-274-6105 for details.
MONSEY VACATION RENTAL July 28- Aug
21. Weekday/Weekend options. Huge new pvt house, 8-9 BDR, quiet block near shuls, massive DR, 3 flrs, 4 full baths 2 powder rooms, extra large furnished deck w/ awning, fully stocked playroom, basketball, trampoline, tetherball, volley ball, oversized back yard, Shabbos essentials, linen & towels etc. $2,000 weekend, $3,000 per week, no pool. C/Txt: 845-450-1441/springvalleyvacatio n@gmail.com
Seagate Vacation Home
Avail weekday/weekend/Yom Tov. Fresh
ocean air in beautiful resort.
1, 2 & 3 BDR homes. 718-946-1236
South Fallsburg: Private Brand New House, 7 Bed 4 Bath, Fully Furnished, Linen/Towels. Big DR/LR, Big Porch, Next Door to a Shul. Avail for 2nd Half Summer, 17.5K. Call/Text: 347-688-4509
Monticello: Next to Walmart, 2 BDR, 2 bath bung. mixed Chassidish crowd. Shul, pool, day camp, Near all shopping. 718-812-1431
BP: 60th & 20th: 700 SF ground floor storage/office space.
Lakewood Area: BAIS MEDRASH avail, suitable for Yeshiva/School/ Shul. Has dormitories/classrooms & kitchen. Large deck, heated pool, large property. Long/short term.
Call/Text: 917-417-5725
GARAGE / DRIVEWAY
BP.14th & high 50's: driveway for rent. 347-351-6569
BP: 13th/55th, Driveway for rent avail
only evenings, Shabbos, Yom Tov, Besides regular working hours.
Pls Call: 718-483-0470
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Administrative Assistant. ITS, a SEIT agency F/T, young, enthus professional. Applicant should be a team player who will enjoy interacting w/ schools, teachers & parents. This position req strong org & comp skills. Prior exp +, but not req. Comp sal w/ pension plan. Great BP office. hr@itstherapygroup.com.
Bais Yaakov of BP seeks mid-elementary school teachers. Exp preferred. Please email resume to: finks@bjbp.org. / Call: 718-436-7300 ext. 309.
Bnos Yisroel of Flatbush seeks highly qualified & exp 7th grade PM TEACHERS. Various Subjects Applications & Resumes Only exp teachers Email: jobbnos@gmail.com/ Call: 718-339-4229 10-2
STORE FOR RENT
BP: 13th & 56th,1300 SF, Ground Floor
Storefront, Good for store/Office, etc. Call Broker: 908-509-7770
CAR FOR SALE
Car Donations
Donate your vehicle. Receive $1500 tax deduction + $500 cash shopping card. We buy cars too! Call: 718-974-9428
CAR RENTAL
VAN FOR RENT
Refrigerated van for rent daily or weekly with or without a driver.
Call/Text Eli: 516-270-6755
BP Real Estate Office seeks sec. Capable, Comp savvy. Pleasant Envir, Great Potential. Fridafrankel@gmail.com/ 347-578-3955
Chasiddishe Girls School seeks F/T secretary for CFTSS / Title I programs. Please Email Resume To: hsupkbb@gmail.com
Chassidishe daycare in a school seeking teachers without degrees for infant/toddler classes. A child care slot is an option for those who qualify. Email: ms@kindervinkel.org / Call: 347-633-3076.
Create a Successful Home Business by working minimal hours. Lots of potential & support. No computer needed. Call/Text: 347-409-6070
ENTRY LEVEL SECRETARY Looking for a F/T entry-level secretary for an all-female heimishe office in Boro Park. Should have excellent communication skills, ability to multitask, and be very detailoriented.Great environment and benefits. Email your resume to: bbraver21@gmail.com
Exciting opportunity! Thriving medical billing comp hiring Account Managers. Must be organized & tech-savvy. Graduates welcome. Billing experience a plus. Apply now! Jobs@exponaservices.com
EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON For Electrical & Lighting Supplies Co. No car necessary, commission only. Top $$ paid, male or female, work from home, partnership opportunities available. Call: 212-662-1300
F/T & P/T special ed teaching position. For 25/26 School Year. Warm growth-oriented envir. Highly comp sal. Email Resume: Sped.schooljob@gmail.com
Flatbush Special Ed school seeks sec, 8:30-12 PM M-TH, Fri 8:30-1 PM & 11 AM -5:00 PM M-TH Email Resume: info@pathwayny.org
Flatbush Special Ed school seeks sec, 8:30-12 PM Mon - Fri & 11 AM -5 PM MonThurs & Fri 10 AM-12:30 PM. Email Resume: secofficejob613@gmail.com
Great opportunity! Looking for babysitter 9:30-2:30. Possibility of bringing baby. $30/hour. Area 14 & 42 718-873-5841
Heimishe BP office seeks to hire someone w/ exp selling on Amazon. Please email resume to: bpofficeopening@gmail.com
Ivdu Schools in BP seeks Administrative Assistant who is efficient, organized, able to multi-task, detail-oriented, strong computer skills. Opportunity for growth. Excellent environment & competitive salary.
Email Resume: ivdu@ou.org.
Join Kindlers! Hiring Case Coordinator & Recruiter. Manage cases, recruit talent. Strong org and people skills needed. ABA exp a plus. Apply: jobs@kindlersupport.com
Ladies! Create a successful business by working 1-2 hours per day. Call/Text: 845-637-1861 for details
Looking for daycare teacher for baby class. Can bring own baby. 10-2:30 Mon-Thurs. $32/hour. 347-450-6383
Looking for full/part-time paras. Please Call: 718-408-5444 ext. 5245
Looking to hire Male IT computer assistant. Must have exp in this field. Central BP location, well-paid. Call/Text: 718-637-0522
MLTC is looking to hire a Yiddish-speaking RN Case Manager, Case Management exp req, Great benefits, 95k annual salary. Send resume to: jobs@hamaspikchoice.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.
Heimish school in BP seeking exp 8th grade ELA teacher, 2:30-4:15. Warm envir. Email resume: 613schoolposition@gmail.com
Email: teacherjob30@gmail.com/ Fax: 718-376-4280
Entry Level Bookkeeper Position All-female department. Amazing guidance and training. Full time in person only. 1312 38th Street BP. Salary range $45,000. To apply please send resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org
High-End BP Office Seeking F/T Professional Intake Sec. Please email your resume to: office@sparxservices.org
Secretary position for fast paced sp-ed school office. F/T, heimish envir, exp & graphics knowledge pref. Send your resume to: school718438@gmail.com.
Seeking: Frum Bais Yaakov girl w/ exp as a Mothers Helper for the hours bet 3-7. Yiddish speaking, centrally located. Well paid. 323-632-8623
Seeking a co-teacher for a playgroup, starting Sep. With or without degree. Email resume to: playgroup2812@gmail.com
Seeking a middle-aged woman to work w/ a newlywed girl, to teach homemaking skills in BP, either in her home or in yours. Great Pay! 718-872-6051 ext 205
Co-teacher with BA for Yiddish speaking playgroup for Aug. Small class, great pay! 646-413-2039
Counselors needed for 2nd half Chassidish girls sp-ed day camp. Small group size, Yiddish speaking & exp pref. Youth Corp opportunities avail. Pls Call: 929-254-0080 x403 / email: ybecampstaff@gmail.com
assistant lifeguard 2:30-3:30
718-633-6060 ext
Seeking a teacher for a class for children w/ special needs. License req, great pay. Please Call: 718-408-5444 ext. 5230
JOB WANTED
Seeking Full & P/T OT, warm collaborative envir, min 3 years exp. Email Resume: otcotatherapist@gmail.com
Seeking warm & loving teachers & babysitters for a daycare located on McDonald & 18 ave. Great environment! Well paid!
Please send resume to: rweinbaum@littleroses.org
Teachers Wanted! Looking for a teaching position for the 2025–2026 school year?
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The Hamaspik School is looking for permanent subs for the upcoming school year.
Please Call: 718-408-5444 ext. 5301
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
SUMMER JOBS
Assistant & Co-teacher for Yiddish speaking playgroup for Sept. No degree. Small class, great pay!
Please call: 646-413-2039
Heimeshe lady, great social skills, fluent in English, Hebrew, German & Yiddish looking for a job P/T. In BP, answering phones, filing, & other responsibilities. Ref. Call/Lv Msg: 718-755-8402
Seeking job for a nice guy. He is good at math & writing. He will be a great asset to your business. Text: 347-618-8249.
RESUME
Need a great work resume? Resumes are what we do (new grads/exp)! Join 625+ satisfied clients from the Heimishe community. Call/text 845-554-5778 info@resumakerpro.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
$390 Store Credit by Allegra Jewelry in BP. Selling for $300. 347-930-9120
HOTPOINT GE 30" gas stove
White & black color combination. kosher self cleaning, sealed cook top burners el7777@gmail.com 718-851-1546
39"/76 stained brown wood bunk bed. Mattresses, Persian rug, Chinese rug, runners, assorted chairs. 718-851-1546
Ali picks Black fur-lined zippered hoodie. Size L. Brand new, $35. 718-972-2042.
Ali yellow gingham set, boy's shirt size 6, girl's jumper size 4, baby boy's romper size 24 months, NWT, due to wrong sizes. $60/set OBO. Please Call: 347-628-8056
Almost new crank-out awning 12'x12' great price.
Call/Txt: 929-884-6767
Beautiful modern BRM set, due to move. Incl 2 oak colored 44" headboards w/ bed frames, box springs & night table. orig $4,000 selling for $700. Call: 347-988-9969
Beige skirt, Size M, from Nordstrom Rack, $30. Pls Call: (no txt) 347-765-9827
Black Baby Bag in excellent cond. orig $179 for $90. Contact: 347-328-2704
Brand new petite Claire pink ruffle dress size 7 & 12, selling for the best offer. Pls Txt: 347.987.1259
Brand new Scentify diffuser bliss, $115. Call: 646-416-1992
Brass valet & decorative containers menorahs, candles, boxed new light fixtures, night tables, wood hutch, cubbies Photos: el7777@gmail.com/ 718-851-1546
Bugaboo Fox, grey carriage in great cond. Looks like brand new w/ bugaboo bunting, bugaboo liner & plastic for a great price. Call/Text: 347-461-7966.
Bugaboo girls custom print canopy, for $49 OBO. Fits bugaboo fox, lynx, or Cameleon strollers. 347-451-0212
Buggaboo Cameleon in great cond. Grey bassinet & seat, maroon/ wine canopy. Rain cover, bassinet apron incl. Pls Call: 718-924-1192
Chairs clearance sale must go, offers accepted.. dining room, dinette, arm, office, swivel, stools, rocking chairs. photos: el7777@gmail.com/ 718-851-1546
Brand new 16" bike, 2 closed packs of Dr Browns 9" wide nipple bottles. Pls Call: 718-851-5240
Brand new gorgeous custom white Pesach Kitchen/ Laundry room cabinets. Great Price. Selling due to wrong sizing. Please Call: 347-585-9884
Coffee table. Gorgeous Taupe/Cream Marble top, Dark Gray metal base, brand new marble top, excellent cond. $500 (MSRP $1150) Text for photo: 917-600-6376
Doona car seat latch base, $100. Call: 347-986-7551
$650 credit in Charme for $550. Call/Text: 347-263-1513
Brand new light blue shoes size 4, due to size, $25. 347-513-9548
Doosan pallet jack, up to 5500 lb. Good price. 347-986-7551
SEEKING THERAPISTS
HCS DAYHAB DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
We’re looking for motivated, energetic individuals to join our Women’s DayHab program, where you’ll help adults with special needs learn, grow, and thrive in a fun and supportive environment.
For more information, or to apply, please email your resume to r.walzer@hcsny.org or call 718-854-2747 ext. 1322.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
HCS is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in a beautiful group home for women 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. Tuesday through Thursday 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, and some Sundays.
Please contact 347-598-3127.
Chayeinu Academy is seeking full/part time OT, PT and Speech therapists to join our growing therapy team! Please submit resume to info@chayeinuacademy.org or call 718-303-9170.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
HCS is looking for a respite worker to assist an 8-year-old girl in Farsite Bungalow Colony 736 Route 17B. Please call 718-854-2747 Ext.1507
EOS M50 Canon camera, touch screen, $395. Please Call: 917-679-4261
Full 4th Grade English File. Clipart & Fonts Included. Email: fourthgradefile@gmail.com
Get a great 3 seater fog/gray colored couch, barely used, accepting best offer. Call/txt: 718-938-5276
Gorgeous bedroom set. Reasonably priced.
Due to move.
Excellent Condition!
Call: 917-968-3071
Lascal buggy board, great condition $40, OBO. 347-977-1304
LG stackable washer/dryer. Brand new, used 2 months. Pick up in the Catskills. 646-832-9728
Matrix top quality treadmill, model TF30 w/ XR, in best condition. Folded: 35x36. Open: 35x80. 76"H. Interested Inquires Please Text: 917-804-6675 (write that it is for treadmill)
Modern white velvet couch w/ gold legs, looks brand new. Great price. 347-304-1132
New Emporio watch w/ grey fabric band, $100. 347-460-1677
Papillon (formerly F&D) adorable pink baby crib set in beautiful mint condition, hardly used.$75 OBO. 347-451-0212 Text for pic.
Yamaha keyboard, Great cond. $100. Brand new cond men's shoes. Marchee, size 38. $100.
Beautiful ivory gown for married sister of bride sz 8. Call: 845-641-0965
NIB colorful Flush mount ceiling light. Great for children's room or day care. $100. Text for Pic: 914-299-0058
Rocking Bassinet/Bedside Sleeper with Wheels, 6 Height Adjustable, Easy Folding for Newborn Infant. Hardly used. $149. 347-451-0212
Seforim shanks/bookcases.
2 parts 64"w, 71"h,15"d, glass & wood unit for books, clothes 52"w, 65"h, 13"d, & 19"d. (seforim too)
The renowned Rebbetzin Aidel Miller from Yerushalayim is always avail to remove “Ayin Horah” over phone. 718-689-1902/516-300-1490
Completely Private Beautiful Heated Saltwater Pool in Staten Island, 14’x28’ avail for rent- $100 hour. Call: 347-393-6094
Gartlech: We fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. Pls Call: 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
Pls Call: 718-450-4700
PHOTO EDITING
Professional photo editing, many yrs of exp. Special rates for photographers. Also specializing in custom photo albums chosson, wedding, etc.
Photo Dreams 347.563.5153
They clap, they cheer, they smile so wide...
But inside that joy, a sting can hide. Call Today: 718-400-AYIN (2946) www.ayinbeayin.com
We all need plenty of SHMIRAH for the summer...give yourself and to your family the best gift...
Rebbetzin Hager has been removing Ayin Horah for over two generations. $30 per name. Call: 347-742-8660
ALBUMS
Custom Photo Albums: Specializing in custom photo albums, Chosson, wedding, etc. Also professional photo editing, many yrs exp. Special rate for photographers.
Photo Dreams: 347-563-5153
BABYSITTING
14th & 47th Area: Non voucher babysitting playgroup 6 weeks-2.5. Open all summer. Different classes for different ages. Call: 718-871-2948/929-561-8842
15 Years of experience, heimishe babysitter avail, in my home,14th & 47th. Newborn-2 year, small group. Mon-Thurs, summer & all year, F/T only. Call: 718-438-1280
Afternoon Babysitting: Mon-Thu, small group, in Kensington. 929-417-3295
Heimishe, exp lady willing to babysit in area of 14th/15th Ave & 50th-60th St, eve & night. 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
Very heimishe warm babysitter avail in evening in the area of The Eminence Hall. Pls Call: 347-533-2876
Att Women & girls: Utilize your summer to brush up on your computer skills & sign up for our private computer lessons. Basic thru advanced. Word Excel, Quickbooks. Limited slots avail. Call: 718-633-5042
Now offering guitar lessons for women & girls. Learn all the basic skills. Located in BP. Call/Text: 917-618-1174
CONSTRUCTION
ALL CONSTRUCTION needs! bathrooms, kitchens, closets, decks, extensions, additions, basements, all electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Lowest prices, fastest service. 718-951-0090
Construction by Anthony. For all your construction needs: Painting, ceramic, plaster, moldings, kitchens, closets... Also doing electric, plumbing... 347-400-3009
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
Yossi's Van Service
15 Passenger van
Local & long distance Airports & delivery. Call: 718-962-4664
ELECTRICIAN
All Electrical work, outlets, switches, fixtures, new lines for W/D or A/C, shabbos clocks, circuit breakers. 718-951-0090
***AAA Handyman*** Free est. Sh Sh. home improvement, repair, carpentry, tile, electric, plumbing, shelving, kit, doors, paint. 646-643-2326
*Small or Big Jobs* Tile, sheetrock, plaster, painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, furniture repair, cabinets, assembly, bathroom & bsmnt renovation. Power wash. Jerry: 917-202-5524
Swimming pool above ground, 12'x20', good investment for day camps, & excellent way to keep your family cool! Call: 929-462-2371
Heimishe experienced, responsible, loving, caring woman avail to babysit in your apt in area of 15th & 56th. 10AM-3PM. Excellent ref avail. Call Michal: 929-392-6532
DRIVER
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
Deep cleaning all types of AC units
Window, split units, and central
➢ Basic & Advanced
➢ Camps, Day Camps, Bungalow Colonies, Community Groups
➢ Hilchos Pikuach Nefesh – learn how to handle Shabbos Emergencies
Certified Emergency Care and Safety Instructor In association with
*Get your coils, condensers, and blowers clean
*Get rid of dust and mold
*Lower your energy bills
*Obtain quality air
*Preserve your unit
*We also clean bathroom fans
*Mikvahs ventilation systems
Contractor, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and all types of work. Small and big jobs done. Lots of experience, Shomer Shabbos, & references avail. 646-533-5433
Going upstate? Come back to a freshly painted home! Reliable, clean, honest painter.
Call/Text Yechiel: 929‑539-2773
Handyman:
We put together beds & bookcases, and also paint.
Call Avi for your handyman needs: 283-333-0579
HANDYMAN SHLOMO
718-916-7400
Professional Handyman
No job too small.
Highly recommended. Isaac: 347-417-0046
Professional Painter Sheetrock • Plastering • Paint
Lots of experience. Michael: 917-309-4582
HEALTH
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Kumzitz Around the campfire
Stories that make the song play in your head and morph into something greater than the sum of lyrics and melody; an impetus for introspection and growth.
ROUGH TRANSLATION:
Angels of mercies, put our mercies, Before the Lord of mercies
Propagators of prayer, make our prayer heard, Before Hearer of prayer
Propagators of cries, make our cry heard, Before Hearer of cries Presenters of tears, put put our tears
Before King Who gives in to those in tears, Do your best and lift up prayer
Lift up prayer and supplication, Before King high and exalted King high and exalted
This song, excerpted from Selichos, was originally composed by Chaim Banet. R’ Yonasan Schwartz added the Yiddish stanzas.
AS TOLD TO ESTY STEINMETZ
The door swung open loudly, the peal of children’s laughter and bike horns wafting in.
“Chaim, how was cheder?” I asked, infusing my voice with as much enthusiasm as I could muster. I looked up from the green beans I was stirring, but Chaim’s face was indiscernible.
“Can I go out and play with Shea and Dovi? They’re outside on their scooters.” He asked in lieu of a greeting.
I nodded, sighing. “Oh, and also we got a paper for our mothers to sign,” he recalled, digging into his backpack and pulling up a paper, edges curling inward.
“Oh? What does it say?” I asked off-handedly. I looked up to see Chaim’s face, blank and shuttered, eyes fixed somewhere behind me. A thick mass formed in my throat. I looked away, away from the expressions lurking in these deep brown eyes. I skimmed the paper and forced a smile, trying to keep my voice upbeat.
“It says that you’ll be going on a nature trail next week Tuesday, a full day’s trip. Everyone should bring along lunch, a snack, and water. They need every parent’s signature.”
Chaim whooped and fetched a pen. I scribbled the signature and gave it back to Chaim, who carefully folded it and returned it to his backpack.
“Ok, I’m going out now, Mommy. Bye.” He called yet again. The door slammed again, and I returned to the pot with a weary sigh.
The wilted green beans frowned back at me.
Chaim. My oldest child, bright, sociable, and inquisitive. Chaim, who at nine years old still doesn’t read.
I dredged the chicken strips in flour, transferred it to the pan, and added water and spices to the mixture. The pot boiled. I turned the knob to low and sank onto a chair near the table, sinking my elbows on the sticky surface.
Hashem, what will be with Chaim? What will his future look like?
He was enrolled in a specialized class where the Rebbe devoted extra time to every student’s progress. He was called out of class daily for oneon-one kriah help. We were shelling out hundreds out of pocket every month for a kriah specialist after cheder hours. And still, Chaim couldn’t read.
A feeling of fatigue completely overtook me. The bag of spaghetti on the counter loudly called my name, and I heard the cheery tune that signified the load was done and ready to be transferred to the dryer. But I remained sitting, lacking the basic energy to do any of my usual tasks.
The baby cried just then. Resignedly, I pulled myself up from my perch and bent over her crib. The dark eyes, so like Chaim’s, lit up when she saw me, her pudgy hands reaching for me between the crib bars. My heart ached as I picked her up and snuggled her on my shoulder.
With her, it was so simple. But who would help Chaim, bring the light back into his eyes?
The day felt more difficult than usual, with the weight of Chaim’s difficulties bearing down on me. No, it wasn’t anything new, but the kriah specialists
were only becoming more discouraging as time went on. And any time it reared its head, showing how it could affect the minutiae of Chaim’s life, even out of the classroom, the ache in my heart intensified.
Somehow, I served the kids supper and got them ready for bed. I smiled at them, kissed them goodnight, and sank back into my chair.
I was done. This was the end of the rope. And then my phone rang.
It was my friend Devoiry, her voice cheery and energetic.
“Chany! How about coming over to my house tonight? I heard a new comedy DVD was released, Miri and Shoshi are also coming.”
“Devoiry,” I replied slowly, through my haze of exhaustion. “You know I have a kabbalah not to watch DVDs.”
“Oh, come on, Chany. Just this once,” she cajoled.
For a split second, I entertained the idea of sitting with my friends, laughing away the day’s stress. But only for a second.
“No,” I whispered to Devoiry, a lump growing in my throat, and abruptly replaced the receiver.
The tears rushed out in a whoosh of release, like gas escaping a helium balloon.
I cried like I had never cried before, deep, wrenching sobs that came from somewhere deep within me, engulfing me completely.
I cried for my son who couldn’t read, couldn’t learn, couldn’t be like his peers.
I cried for the hours he spent with specialists and tutors, pushing himself to try despite his frustration.
I cried for his feeling of inferiority, of guilt, of fear. I cried for Chaim’s pain.
And I cried for my own pain, my frustration, the myriad appointments and tests I had accompanied Chaim to, the endless phone calls I had conducted on his behalf, my attempts to get him to talk about cheder and his reading difficulties, to no avail.
And I cried for the night of fun I had forfeited, on the day I needed it most.
“Hashem,” I screamed wordlessly. “You can do anything. Help my Chaim read. In the zechus of my kabbalah and my tefillos, please help Chaim read. He’s your son, too!”
to get out of bed, Rivki threw a tantrum because she couldn’t find the markers that she wanted to take to school, and the baby spit up just as the toaster pinged.
“Chaim,” I said tightly as he slowly came down the stairs, tracing the pattern on the railing. “Your bus will be here in five minutes. Hurry up.”
“It’s fine,” he replied sullenly. “I don’t care if I miss the bus. So I won’t do my stupid kriah practice again, so what?” He tried to sound indifferent, but his words stabbed my heart.
“Chaim, it’s the effort that counts, not the results,” I reminded him softly as I quickly plopped a sandwich in front of him and poured him a cup of juice.
“And besides, you’ll see, you’re going to learn how to read, B’ezras Hashem.” My voice was determined, edged by a new note of hope. I only hoped I wasn’t giving him false illusions.
The bus honked.
I waved goodbye with my heart in my throat.
An hour later, after I wiped down the table, made the beds, and put the baby for a nap, I finally sat down with a coffee.
I wrapped my hands around the mug, sipping slowly as thoughts of what I had to do whirled in my head.
Aah. I lifted the mug for another sip when the phone rang. I set the coffee on the table too quickly and it splattered, forming a little brown puddle of liquid on my previously gleaming table.
I grabbed a paper towel and checked the caller IDit was the cheder calling. My heart skipped a beat. I dropped the paper towel and quickly jammed the ‘talk’ button.
“Mommy?” Chaim’s voice was hesitant.
Chaim was calling from cheder? He never even wanted to talk about cheder.
“Yes, are you feeling good, tzaddik?” I asked in concern.
“Yeah. Mommy?”
It was quiet for a moment, and I squeezed the phone tightly in clammy hands.
“Mommy, I… I just read a word. Two letters, with nekudos.” His voice was wondering, cautious, eager. Like little buds poking their way through the barren earth.
I don’t know how long I sat there, tears wetting the table, face buried in my arms, body shaking soundlessly.
But at some point, the tears, salty at first, tasted of solace. Within the storm, I felt embraced. Comforted. Heard.
The next morning was a struggle. Chaim didn’t want
Everything faded around me. All I heard were Chaim’s words. “I read. Mommy, I read a word.”
After years of trying, hoping, and praying, my tears had finally tipped the glass.
And suddenly, there were tears in my eyes again. But this time, they were tears of gratitude and unbridled joy.
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