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COMMUNITY Around the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

JEWISH THOUGHT Rabbi Zvi Teichman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Delving into the Daf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Rav Moshe Weinberger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

PEOPLE 613 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT Centerfold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Notable Quotes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

LIFESTYLES My Israel Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 World Builders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Parenting Pearls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Forgotten Heroes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Dating Dialogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Mental Health Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Your Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 In The Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Gluten Free Recipe Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Life Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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NEWS Global. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 National. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 That’s Odd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Dear readers, Imagine what it would be like if by the click of a button you could spring into someone else and see things from their perspective: their upbringing, their reality, their disappointments, their successes. I imagine the world would be a lot more of a peaceful place where benefit of the doubt reigned and judging others would be scarce. Indeed, the Baal HaTanya explains that the reason Moshe Rabbeinu, the greatest navi of all time, was also the humblest person is because of his greatness. He simply felt that if someone else were to have his qualities, they would do a better job. Even though we can’t actually enter other people’s realities, we can and must contemplate them. One of the classes I listened to before getting married was about how we need to turn our experiences and feelings into a tool of understanding how others feel—do a complete 180 with our otherwise raw, natural and self centered emotions. One thing anti-Semites unintentionally got right is that all Jews are Jews. Whether we express it all day, some of the day, only in shul, or only at work, a Jew is a Jew is a Jew. Strip away the outside, and inside we will always find a pumping Yiddishe hartz full of faith and positivity. In the story of Purim, the Yidden could have converted throughout the year and they would be spared the looming war on Yud Gimmel Adar, but not one did so. It was therefore a complete miracle, for the entire Jewish nation. May the unity and joy of Adar & Purim bring abundant brachos for all those in need, and may we very soon celebrate with the entire Jewish people, indeed the entire world, with the coming of Mashiach! Wishing you a wonderful Shabbos and most freilichen Purim, Shalom

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eady or not, here they come. This is not a Purim joke! Trillions of cicadas are set to return to the United States after last appearing back in 2004 in large numbers, Newsweek reported. The cicadas are set to hit the fol-

lowing 15 states: Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, as well as Washington, DC. The swarms of these insects can be quite dense, reaching up to 1.5 million per acre. In addition, they are infamous for their loud mating calls, which, according to National Geographic, can be

as loud or even louder than 100 decibels – louder than the sound of an approaching subway train. The cicadas will not cause any long-term damage to trees, nor will they enter homes, explained Michael J. Raupp, emeritus professor of entomology at the University of Maryland, in an interview with Newsweek. He also reassured that the bugs cannot attack pets or small children. Raupp said that while the idea of so

Eruv of Baltimore Celebrates 40 Years of Service By: BJLife BaltimoreJewishLife.com/Jeff Cohn

ur record of the ‘string’ being intact over these 40 years is an astounding 99.99% success rate of ‘up-andrunning.’ (Working on the Baltimore Eruv, Dec 2019) Baltimore, MD - Feb. 11, 2021 This past Shabbos, Eruv of Baltimore, Inc., celebrated our fortieth anniversary of service to the Baltimore community – forty years ago the use of the

Baltimore eruv was inaugurated, allowing the carrying of permitted items within its boundaries on the Shabbos! The presence of the eruv has made the Baltimore community an attractive magnet to newcomers, and has freed our Shabbos observant residents to take along books and tallaisim with them to shul, and young children and wine with them on visits to family and friends on Shabbos kodesh. Our record of the ‘string’ being intact over these 40 years is an astounding 99.99% success rate of ‘upand-running.’ A big yasher koach to

all those who support our organization and to those who have worked hard throughout the years to make sure everything is working out ‘according to

plan,’ BS”D. Special thanks go out to R’ Yonah Ribiat and to his assistant R’ Ari Feldstein, who are steadfast in checking the eruv every week, as well as making the necessary repairs and maintenance in all kinds of weather. Thanks to the Board members who are always available to discuss and make decisions on matters affecting the status of the eruv. And a very special thanks to Dr. Bert Miller, founder of our organization, whose vision and acumen many years ago made the Eruv of Baltimore a reality. ‫בס"ד‬ ‫בר"ה‬

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e are very excited to announce OCA’s participation in the Tikvah Fund’s new Truman Scholars Program for advanced Middle School students. This 18-month program is designed for outstanding seventh graders from select Orthodox Jewish schools across the country. Beginning February 2021, three of our OCA students will join peers from 20 schools across 10 states under the guidance of an incredible faculty, including: Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik, Director of the Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought at Yeshiva University Professor Ruth Wisse, who recently retired from her position as Martin Peretz Professor of Yiddish Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature at Harvard

Dr. Leon Kass, the Addie Clark Harding Professor Emeritus in the Committee on Social Thought and the College at the University of Chicago and the Madden-Jewett Scholar Emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute From the colonial age to the American Founding, from the Civil War to the World Wars to the civil rights movement, Americans have looked to Tanach to help give voice to Amer-

ica’s loftiest aspirations, at home and abroad. In this innovative enrichment program, students will have the opportunity to discover the Jewish influence on the American Experiment and the founding of Modern Israel. They will explore and learn from religious, political, and intellectual leaders who transformed the Zionist longing— through strategy and struggle—into the re-born homeland of the Jewish people.

Students will spend an hour each week studying biblical and rabbinic sources in addition to historic speeches, stories, and court decisions that have crafted two great nations. We are so proud of our OCA students for participating in this enriching learning experience! Yoni Bakaev – Meira Lopin – Alina Rosen.

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Shoresh’s Got Talent Showcases Rising Stars

n the midst of a global pandemic, when everything is limited to a Zoom session, it can be hard to maintain connections with friends and create meaningful experiences for a Jewish community. But Shoresh, whose roots are grounded in its rich history of creating unforgettable memories for Jewish families all around Maryland and Virginia, found a safe and entertaining way to enter the hearts and homes of its beloved families on Saturday night, February 6, with its first “Shoresh’s Got Talent.” In prior years, the non-profit’s annual “Night of Entertainment” fundraising event took place at Baltimore’s Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric, with famous comedians and magicians like Mark Schiff and Oz Pearlman headlining the evenings’ festivities. The winter event typically had over 1,200 in attendance for a wonderful night of fun. But with COVID-19’s ever-changing social gathering rules, Shoresh’s Executive Director, Rabbi David Finkelstein, was forced to re-invent the wheel. Ultimately, he and his team at Shoresh creatively crafted a “Night of Entertainment” like none other - trading tiered, opera-hall seating for the comfort of a couch, and enlisting talent not from Hollywood A-listers, but from their own community. Dozens of people, young and old, submitted videos showcasing their skills, hoping to make the final list that would compete via Zoom. The

First place winner Avishai Seidemann

2nd place winner Jacob Goldman

Third place winner Racheli Benzaquen

Runner Up: BZ Openden with his parody of Alexander Hamilton

ten semi-finalists performed virtually from their own homes. Talents included: a singer-guitarist, a violinist, a violaist, a comedian, a juggler, magicians, and a few pianists. More than 400 screens tuned in (from California to NY, and even some folks in Israel were on) to the “Shoresh’s Got Talent” event, which lasted nearly two hours and was hosted by camp parent, Zach Messler. The event kicked off with newcomer star, Joey Newcomb, singing “Thank You Hashem” to the viewers. Between performances there were cameo appearances by over ten wellknown stars including singer Morde-

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chai Ben David, former Raven Ray Lewis, comedian Gilbert Gottfied, and even Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi. Star illusionists Oz Pearlman and Ben Seidman even snuck in to perform some mind-blowing tricks. The top three contestants were chosen by a popular vote done live, with the final placement of winners determined by guest judges vocal coach Scott Harlan, actress Winnie Freedman, and TV producer Becky Perlow. The winner of the event, 16-yearold Avishai Seidemann, performed a piano piece that stole the hearts of the entire community. Viewer Yudis was thoroughly impressed with Seidemann’s performance. “He was my choice. What a brave, talented, fine young man.” Second place was awarded to pianist Jacob Goldman, while Racheli Benzaquen came in third for her viola performance. Many wonderful comments were received on how the show flowed so nicely. Shoresh community member, Karl Dicker, was quick to note the surprising amount of kosher entertainment in the Shoresh community. “We have some really talented kids connected with Shoresh,” said Dicker,

adding that the talent event “is maybe something we want to keep” for the future. One of the performers stole the show even though he was not a semi-finalist, and instead was there to entertain during the voting segment. Fans agreed that 13-year-old BZ Openden was amazing with his rendition of the opening number from the hit Broadway show “Hamilton.” Instead of singing about the famous founding father, Openden sang about Shoresh’s own community father, Rabbi David Finkelstein, with parody words written by Dr. Yossi Scheller. The event benefits year-round programming for the group and brings in sponsors from around the region. In additional to sponsorships, Shoresh also raised money through its online auction of four packages. By Sunday, the event reached its fundraising goal, raising more than $180,000 for its 2021 season. Shoresh appreciates all the performers, donors and viewers who supported this unique program. Though everyone hopes to return to in-person events soon, it’s nice to know that there are some virtual programs still worth tuning in for.

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Sri Lanka’s import ban has led prices of turmeric to skyrocket as curry lovers continue to pay astronomical prices for their favorite spice. In March, Sri Lanka slapped a total ban on imports to alleviate its foreign currency crisis. The move forbids imports of all non-essential items in order to free up $4.5 billion in foreign currency the government needs to pay its international debt. The policy has led to shortages on a slew of items, ranging from vehicles to car tires and even plastic straws. However, it has been the lack of turmeric that has left Sri Lankans raging while sending prices to record heights. A spice characterized by a warm, bitter taste, turmeric is a key ingredient in curry and other foods popular in Sri Lanka. But with 80% of the 7,500 tons Sri Lanka uses coming from abroad, the import ban has led prices of turmeric to surge to unprecedented levels. Since March, turmeric prices have jumped 20-fold to hit 9,000 rupees per kilogram, the equivalent of a week’s salary in Sri Lanka and 500% higher than the world average. The astonishing rise has led to an upsurge

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JNF-KKL to Expand Jewish Settlement in Judea and Samaria

In the first, the Jewish National Fund (JNF-KKL) will dedicate its considerable resources to expanding Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria. The move, which was approved on Sunday by the executive committee, will see the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) earmark funds for purchasing Palestinian land in Judea and Samaria. The century-old charity will dedicate hundreds of millions to the effort, which will see the organization ramp up its efforts to locate and purchase available Arab-owned properties. Executive Committee members approved the initiative by a slim margin of 6-5, which came after they were

given a legal briefing outlining how such land purchases do not violate international law. The plan still needs to be approved by the Board of Directors when it meets in March for it to become official policy. As per the resolution, the JNFKKL will develop Jewish communities by funding “projects, education, forestation and environmental protection.” The JNF-KKL will not work to build new settlements and will restrict its activities to expanding existing Jewish villages. Land purchases will focus primarily on properties aligning towns that seek to build out, such as Neve Danial, Efrat, and Ariel. In addition, the JNF will buy property located in areas A and B, which comprise 40% of Judea and Samaria and is administered by the Palestinian Authority. The move represents a significant policy shift for KKL-JNF, which has worked to further Jewish settlement in Israel since its founding in 1901. While the organization has historically purchased land in both Judea and Samaria and in pre-1967 borders, it has never adopted expanding the settlements as official policy. With billions of funds at JNFKKL’s disposal, the policy shift would accelerate the effort to further Israel’s presence over the Green Line. Apart from the financial benefits, JNF-KKL would aid the settlement project by putting the organization’s enormous legal apparatus at its disposal. The move was sharply condemned by left-wing movements, politicians, and liberal denominations in both the Israel and the U.S. as something that would make it more difficult to establish a Palestinian State. Prior to the vote, Defense Minister Benny Gantz asked the Executive Committee to delay the “highly sensitive” vote due to the effect it would have “in the international arena as well as in relations with the incoming US administration and relations with Diaspora Jewry.” In a statement, the Union for Reform Judaism called the policy shift “anti-Zionist,” contending that “politicizing support for cherished Zionist institutions ill serves the cause of Zionism and the unity of the Jewish people.” On the other side of the spectrum, the charedi Eretz Hakodesh faction, which was integral to the vote to allow

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The Week In News the purchases, said that it is “excited to be part of an historic decision.” “Our goal was to highlight the fact that Diaspora Jewry supports The State of Israel and wants to strengthen the settlement movement and assist in maintaining its security. I am proud of this amazing achievement and congratulate our partners for it,” said Eretz Hakodesh head Rabbi Pesach Lerner. Rabbi Lerner noted that groups like Reform and others that are criticizing the vote should “respect the majority decision” and “refrain from cooperating with foreign parties in order to create a false representation of crisis and diplomatic pressure.” The Eretz Hakodesh faction, a charedi American faction that ran for the first time in the last World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections, winning an impressive 20,000 votes, became the third largest faction in the United States. It was the establishment of this right-wing coalition that enabled the representatives of the right-wing factions to take over key positions and pass resolutions to strengthen Jewish settlement throughout the Land of Israel for the first time in the history of the World Zionist Organization (WZO). Rabbi Lerner noted the achievement of the inclusion of the charedi communities of Emanuel and Beitar Illit together with the Haredi city of Kiryat Sefer in the decision which was made. This is after the wording of the published initial decision attached a list of communities defined as “preferential areas for purchase.” But the charedi communities were not included in that list. Upon receiving the wording of the decision, the fac-

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Encouraging Data on Pfizer Vaccine New data from Israel’s Maccabi health care provider showed that not a single person tested died after receiving Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. As Israel’s largest health insurers, Maccabi had been asked by the Health Ministry to track the effects of the vaccination campaign amongst its customers. According to Maccabi, 544 people out of 523,000 tested positive after receiving both doses of the Pfizer vaccine, or 0.1% in total.

Out of the 544 people who subsequently contracted COVID-19, the vast majority reported no symptoms. In total, 15 patients required hospitalization, with four in critical condition. After comparing the results with a control group of unvaccinated Israelis, Maccabi put the vaccine’s efficacy rate at 93%, in line with similar studies and within the margin of error of the 95% reported by Pfizer. Maccabi executives hailed the results, saying

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Illicit Missile Sales The Shit Ben and Israel Police announced that they are investigating 20 Israelis for illegally selling advanced missiles to an unnamed Asian country. The probe is highly sensitive and was under a strict gag order for the past two months. Due to the explosive nature of the allegations, the investigation is being handled by the Shin Bet despite it being a strictly criminal matter, along with the elite Lahav 443 organized crime police unit. While their names are banned from being published, the suspects are reportedly former high-ranking members of Israel’s defense establishment. They are suspected of violating some of the most serious security offenses in Israel’s penal code, including crimes against the security of the state,

security exports violations, money laundering, and tax evasion. Police say that the aforementioned group used their connections and experience to develop, produce, test, and sell advanced cruise missiles to an Asian country. As part of the probe, investigators found a video of the group conducting an illegal missile test near a residential neighborhood in the country’s center. The test in question was carried out without taking any safety precautions and had the potential to cause significant loss of life had matters gone awry. While officially sanctioned missile tests commonly take place in the ocean or an empty expanse of desert to avoid fatal accidents, the rocket in this instance was fired in the midst of a densely populated neighborhood. During interrogation, some suspects revealed the elaborate lengths in which they went to mask the illicit business relationship. In order to hide the missiles’ true destination, the suspects presented Defense Ministry regulators with forged end-user certificates and bribed an official who began asking questions. “This affair underscores the potential damage to the security of the state inherent in illegal transactions carried out by Israeli citizens with foreign elements, including the concern that such technology could reach countries hostile to Israel,” said the Shin Bet. Israel’s weapons industry is highly regulated, with the government mandating exporters to verify that their products will not be resold to a third party. In addition, every armaments deal must be approved by both the Defense and Foreign Ministry to ensure that they do not violate international law, along with preventing the leakage of sensitive technology.

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bia, Georgia, and Seychelles to allow travel for those possessing “green passports.”

Hamas: Women Need Guardians

A Hamas-run Islamic court in the Gaza Strip has ruled that women require the permission of a male guardian to travel. The decision by the Sharia Judicial Council, issued on Sunday, says an unmarried woman may not travel without the permission of her “guardian,” a term generally referred to as a woman’s father or another older male relative. Permission would need to be registered at the court, but the man would not be required to accompany the woman on the trip. Many are calling the ruling a rollback in women’s rights in the enclave. Some are saying that it could spark a backlash in Gaza at a time when elections are set to be held this year. Even so, this ruling may cement support for Hamas among conservatives living in the area. The edict also said that a man could be prevented from traveling by his father or grandfather if it would cause “grave harm.” The man, though, would not need to seek prior permission, and the relative would have to file a lawsuit to prevent him from traveling. The ruling resembles the so-called guardianship laws that long existed in ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia, where women were treated as minors requiring the permission of a husband, father, or even a son to apply for a passport and travel abroad. The kingdom loosened those restrictions in 2019. Hassan al-Jojo, head of the Supreme Judicial Council, told The Associated Press that the ruling was “balanced” and consistent with Islamic and civil laws. He dismissed what he called “artificial and unjustified noise” on social media about the edict.

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The Week In News He justified the measure by citing past instances in which girls had traveled without the knowledge of their parents and men had left their wives and children without a breadwinner. Gaza is home to more than 2 million Palestinians. All Gazans must go through a lengthy permit process to travel abroad and largely rely on the Rafah crossing with Egypt, which only opens sporadically.

Fauci Awarded Dan David Prize

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was awarded Israel’s $1 million Dan David Prize on

Monday in recognition of his leadership on HIV research and AIDS relief, his advocacy for the vaccines against coronavirus, and for “courageously defending science in the face of uninformed opposition during the challenging COVID crisis.” “As the COVID-19 pandemic unraveled, [Fauci] leveraged his considerable communication skills to address people gripped by fear and anxiety and worked relentlessly to inform individuals in the United States and elsewhere about the public health measures essential for containing the pandemic’s spread,” the prize committee said in a statement. “In addition, he has been widely praised for his courage in speaking truth to power in a highly charged political environment.” The committee commended his efforts to fight for the recognition of novel approaches to treating the coronavirus pandemic, including the development of the world’s first-ever mRNA vaccines, which are now being given to millions of people worldwide, including in Israel. In addition, it said Fauci was re-

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with an emphasis on preserving aerial freedom of operation and maintaining full operational continuity,” the IDF said upon announcing the drill on Sunday. “The first day focused mainly on planning and preparing for a war-time scenario, while days two and three will be dedicated to around-the-clock fighting,” added Chief Training Officer, Lieutenant Colonel “O.” “The final day will be centered around defending Israel’s airspace.” Unusually, the drill included all of the IAF’s operational arms and saw heavy fighter jet and helicopter traffic above the skies in northern Israel. The military commonly refrains from conducting force-wide drills due to monetary constraints. The surprise drill came on the same day in which Israeli warplanes conducted a series of airstrikes in southern Syria. According to Arab media reports, the targets included an Iranian weapons warehouse in Damascus International Airport along with arms depots in the suburb of Al-Kisweh. While refraining from taking responsibility for the air assault, IDF officers told the media that the exercise proved that the air force is capable of operating in multiple fronts simultaneously. “One of the main aspects that differentiate between war and training is unpredictability,” said Lieutenant Colonel “O.” “The element of surprise is expressed in the ability to adapt plans to a changing reality. It also reflects the way in which we deal with the mental-psychological challenges of uncertainty.”

PA Destroys Jewish Site Israelis on both sides of the political spectrum were outraged after the Palestinian Authority destroyed part of Joshua’s Altar in Samaria. Located on Mount Ebal in Samaria, the archaeological site is believed to be the altar built by the Yehoshua after conquering the Land of Israel. Discovered in 1980 by archaeologist Dr. Adam Zertal, it is considered one of the most significant finds ever unearthed in modern-day Israel. Last week, the Palestinian Authority destroyed part of the altar’s retain-

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Former Defense Minister and Yamina leader Naftali Bennett compared the damage to the effort by ISIS to deliberately destroy cultural artifacts in areas under its control. “Imagine if ISIS would try to take apart the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower, what an uproar across the world we’d hear,” Bennett said in a video he shot at the ruined altar. Bennett went on to call the destruction “a barbaric act that we have heard only from ISIS or from radical Islamists that want to take away ancient sites of other people.” Studies have dated the altar as far back as the 13th century BCE and have found that its dimensions correspond to the measurements described in the Talmud. The altar is located in PA-controlled Area B West Bank, making it difficult for Israeli authorities to excavate the site. While Israelis are allowed to visit the site, visits must be coordinated with the IDF and remain infrequent.

Storm Knocks Out Power in Texas

At least two people have died in Texas as an icy winter storm hit the South, leaving millions of people without power and shutting down air travel and local businesses. Two men were found dead along a Houston-area highway. It seems as if the men froze to death in the icy temperatures. More than 4 million people were without power in Texas on Tuesday morning, as utilities in the state had been knocked out or frozen by the bitter cold that swept through the state this week. The Houston Chronicle related that it was able to print newspapers through Hurricane Harvey but with freezing temperatures expected to linger for days, they were unsure if they would be able to print subsequent editions, as power is unlikely to be restored. “Cell towers in Fort Bend County southwest of Houston had generators freezing, running out of fuel or both, interrupting service in parts of the county, County Judge K.P. George tweeted. “Conditions are deteriorating on all roadways. Roads are impassable. Do not travel. Stay at your location.” In Abilene, around 150 miles from Fort Worth, the loss of power at the city’s water treatment plants had forced the city to shut off water. “Texans with electricity are asked to conserve as much as possible in an effort to relieve the demand on the state’s power grid and help restore service,” according to the city’s state-

ment. Several school districts cancelled classes because of the weather. Texas is one of several states across the southern United States battling a raging winter storm, prompting President Biden on Sunday to approve an emergency declaration for Texas as multiple governors have declared their own states of emergency.

Biden Press Aide Resigns

Deputy White House press secretary TJ Ducklo stepped down on Saturday after threatening a female reporter in January. Ducklo said in a statement that he was resigning for the “derogatory and misogynistic” comments he made to Politico correspondent Tara Palmeri. Ducklo, 32, apologized in a statement he posted on Twitter for berating Palmeri, writing that “no words can express my regret, my embarrassment and my disgust for my behavior.” “I used language that no woman should ever have to hear from anyone, especially in a situation where she was just trying to do her job,” Ducklo added. “It was language that was abhorrent, disrespectful and unacceptable. “I am devastated to have embarrassed and disappointed my White House colleagues and President Biden, and after a discussion with White House communications leadership tonight, I resigned my position.” Ducklo had already been suspended for a week without pay for his remarks to Palmeri prior to his decision to step down on Saturday. The Biden aide’s resignation came a day after Vanity Fair published an article detailing his conversation with Palmeri, including the comments many called misogynist and demeaning. During the incident in question, Ducklo threatened to “destroy” the Politico journalist if she moved forward with a story she was pursuing. During the profanity-laced tirade,

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TEHILLIM KOLLEL: THE BEST EXTERMINATOR “It was in middle of the night, and I heard those familiar sounds from within the walls… I immediately thought of Tehillim Kollel,” the Yid said, sharing the background of his unusual request. This man is a longtime Tehillim Kollel member. His name has been on the list of those davened for daily by the special Tehillim-reciting minyan. He has already seen many yeshuos and brachos in his life, in various channels, thanks to the Tehillim. And at this point, he reminded himself why he originally began his membership with Tehillim Kollel all those years ago.

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The Scottish mother of three got behind the large truck and started pushing the vehicle up the hill to its destination. “I suppose what I did was really dangerous,” Leslie surmised, “but thankfully the Graham’s truck got safely up the hill. In the moment I wasn’t really thinking about me, I just wanted to help.” She added, “My neighbor appeared, so I asked her to watch the kids and the dog while I pushed it from the back. Eventually, it made it safely to the top.” Videos of Leslie pushing the huge truck up the hill earned her the moniker “Wonder Woman.” Now, Leslie is really going to be building those muscles. A chairman from the milk company was so impressed with Leslie’s heroics that his company offered Leslie a formidable gift: free milk and other high protein products for an entire year. “I cannot believe all the attention I am getting for what I did,” Leslie shared. “I simply believe that it is your duty to help others if they are in trouble.”

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The expansive universe is simply a physical expression of all that is embodied in the spiritual Mishkan. The Mishkan and all its elevated meaning and significance is merely a pale reflection of the powerful soul that is embodied in that remarkable entity called Man. (Zohar) The various natural elements employed in the construction of the Mishkan symbolized the profound intellectual strengths, emotional expressiveness, and character traits that comprise man, the essence of all cre-

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“When we express our heartfelt thanks to Hashem for His so lovingly providing all our needs, it’s never about the shoes. It is about our unique station in life, that is represented by the shoes that only fit ‘me’. It is more about our specific circumstances that are precisely devised so that we may thrive as no other can. “I thank Hashem for giving me everything I need, even if I lack shoes!” In the story of Purim, Mordechai and Esther’s lives are suddenly and traumatically disrupted. Mordechai must now engage in political intrigue and the anxiety over Esther, his beloved niece’s and wife’s fate, as well as the destiny of the nation. Esther a righteous woman of valor must now live as the queen in the arms of the ignoble gentile and buffoon, Achashveirosh. Yet they maintained their dignity, their sense of mission and certainly exclaimed with gusto each day and with joy, their praise to Hashem that ‘provides them with their every need’! No wonder it is this holiday more than others we celebrate so joyously. Yechezkel the Prophet reveals that when we stride with joy, even though we may walk ‘barefoot’, in our proverbial shoes fashioned from the skin of the Tachash, rejoicing over whatever hue we of life we find ourselves in, is the day the redemption will arrive. Might the title for this animal the ‫ּתַ חַ ׁש‬, be an acronym for the sentiment — ‫ּתָ ִמיד חַ יָיב שִֹ ְמחָ ה‬, we are always obligated to be happy? Purim this year may not pan out quite like we had hoped it would a year ago. We are still entrenched in a pandemic, limited in our ability to celebrate the way we normally would. But, as we have learned over this difficult year, life is totally beyond our control. When we bemoan having to be at home ‘just’ with our nuclear family, unable to celebrate with our wider circle of friends and community, remember that Esther HaMalkah rejoiced on this day alone in the palace, still shackled to her bumbling husband, the king, accepting with happiness the ‘shoes that were designed just for her’. May we each dance with joy in this month of Adar singing out loud praise to Hashem for providing us exactly what we each need! If you would like to contact the author, you may email him at: Ravzt@ ohelmoshebaltimore.com.

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Sensitive Situations By Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow

he survival of the donkey would be too great a blow to Bilam’s dignity. The Gemara is replete with examples of the sensitivity we must have even to individuals who may have sinned. There is a list of aveiros for which one receives the punishment of tzaraas. The most famous cause of tzaraas is the sin of loshon hara. The metzora is sent out of all three manachanos. He is not allowed to enter Yerushalayim. The Gemara says that the area under the gates of Yerushalayim was specifically not sanctified to be considered part of Yerushalayim (Pesachim 85b). This is due to our compassion for the unfortunate metzora. He is left on the outskirts of Yerushalayim to face the brutal Middle Eastern sun or a torrential downpour. With few options available to him, he may find shelter in the gateway to Yerushalayim. This is due to the fact that the area of the gateway itself was specifically not sanctified for precisely this reason, to allow the metzora to find refuge there. We don’t say the metzora brought this punishment on himself and so we should let him suffer. Rather, we are deeply concerned for his wellbeing. In fact, we find an even greater example of this in the Torah (Bamidbar 22). Bilam HaRasha was on his way to curse the Jewish nation; his goal was the total annihilation of the Jewish people. But Hashem sent an angel to obstruct Bilam’s path. While Bilam was not able to see the angel, his donkey saw him clearly. The donkey halted, and Bilam struck it repeatedly to coerce it to continue. The donkey miraculously spoke, rebuking Bilam for the beating. The donkey’s censure remained unanswered. What a fine specimen this donkey would make for a public presentation! Throngs of people would come to see the ogre and his talking donkey. How-

ever, the world never got the chance: the donkey expired immediately following this episode. Rashi explains that the survival of the donkey would be too great a blow to Bilam’s dignity. People would point to the donkey and say, “This is the donkey that silenced Bilam.” Bilam obviously deserved severe retribution (and eventually received it). Nevertheless, Hashem judged that any additional embarrassment for Bilam was unwarranted at this point. This, despite Bilam’s being the personification of evil (see Derech Hashem). If that is the treatment afforded a wicked man, then how much more careful we must be with our conduct towards our friends and family to prevent their embarrassment! The Gemara in Pesachim offers yet another example of our attitude towards someone who is being punished for their actions. Chazal were concerned that some individuals might not be careful with their korban Pesach. Their lackadaisical attitude may result in the korban becoming tamei and therefore inedible. Therefore, they decreed that anyone

whose korban becomes tamei must burn their korban in the open in front of the Beis HaMikdosh. This would serve as a reasonable deterrent and punishment to prevent the Korban Pesach from becoming tamei due to inadvertence. The Mishna states that anyone who has to burn their korban by the Beis Hamikdash can and must use consecrated wood that was set aside for use on the Mizbeach. The Gemara wonders why the individual can’t bring his own wood from home. Rav Yosef explains that not everyone will be able to afford the wood. This wood will be an unforeseen yom tov expense that the person hadn’t planned for. Therefore, a poor individual will have no choice but to use the Beis Hamikodash’s wood. Chazal decreed, therefore, that even a rich individual must use the Beis Hamikodash’s wood in order not to embarrass the person who can’t afford his own. Burning the korban openly in front of everyone is certainly quite embarrassing. This burning process, which will take some time, will give the onlookers a chance to realize what

occurred. Yet the Gemara considers a one-time quick delivery of consecrated wood to the poor person embarrassing enough to mandate that the Beis Hamikdash supply everyone who needs to burn their Pesach with wood. This, despite the fact that Chazal mandated that this individual be publicly shamed for allowing his korban to become tamei. However, that is not a reason to let him suffer even a little more embarrassment that he is not deserving of. The Mishna in Bikkurim relates that poor people would bring bikkurim in wicker baskets, while rich people would bring bikkurim in gold and silver baskets. The Tosfos Yom Tov asks why didn’t the rabbis decree that everyone should bring bikkurim in wicker baskets in order not to embarrass the poor people who couldn’t afford the expensive baskets? The Tosfos Yom Tov answers that, in truth, this would ordinarily be the proper course of action. However, in this case, this would diminish the honor of the Beis Hamikdash. Even when it comes to performing a mitzvah in a beautiful manner such as the bringing of bikkurim, we would prefer to mandate that everyone use a cheap basket. However, for the honor of the Beis Hamikdash, we didn’t make such a decree. This is another example of the lengths we must go not to embarrass someone. We would even forgo Zeh Keli v’anvehu – hiddur mitzvah – not to embarrass someone who couldn’t afford to participate in that hiddur mitzvah.

Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow is a rebbe at Yeshiva Ateres Shimon in Far Rockaway. In addition, Rabbi Sebrow leads a daf yomi chaburah at Eitz Chayim of Dogwood Park in West Hempstead, NY. He can be contacted at ASebrow@gmail.com.

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he Baal Haturim quotes the Zohar (Parshas Korach 178b) with respect to the pasuk at the beginning of this week’s parsha, which explains that the word “terumah” is a contraction of the words “Torah Mem, Torah 40” because “‘terumah’ stands for ‘Torah 40’ because the Torah was given after forty days.” What is the connection between terumah, which is the beginning of the process of building the Mishkan, and the giving of the Torah? The Midrash (Tana D’vei Eliyhau 12) explains that when the Jewish people said, (Shemos 24:7) “‘Naaseh v’nishma, We will do and we will hear,’ Immediately, Hashem said to Moshe that he should tell the Jewish people that they should make Him a Mishkan…(Shemos 25:8) ‘Make Me a sanctuary and I will dwell among them.’” This Midrash also demonstrates that Chazal saw a connection between the giving of the Torah and the building of the Mishkan, but we must still identify the nature of that connection.

The Midrash (Shmos Raba 33) explains the connection between the giving of the Torah and the building of the Mishkan with a parable: There is a parable of a king who had one daughter. One of the kings came and married her. He asked to return to his country and take his wife with him. [The king] said to him, “I have given you my only daughter. I am unable to separate from her. I cannot tell you not to take her because she is your wife. Instead, do me this favor. Wherever you go, make a room for me so that I may stay with you since I am unable to leave my daughter.” Similarly, Hashem said to the Jewish people, “I have given you the Torah. I cannot separate from it. I cannot tell you not to take it. Instead, wherever you go, make me a house so that I may dwell in it,” as it says, “Make me a sanctuary...” We learn from this Midrash that the primary purpose of the Mishkan is to serve as a place which joins together Hashem, His “daughter” (the

Torah), and his “son-in-law” (the Jewish people). Indeed, the Ramban in his introduction to the parsha explains that the purpose of the Mishkan is to carry on, in a concealed way, the revelation of Hashem on Har Sinai. This is why the centerpiece of the Mishkan, the Aron, contained the Luchos (Devarim 10:2), which mysteriously contained the whole Torah within them (Rashi on Shmos 24:12). Indeed, most of the mitzvos in the Torah were given to Moshe by Hashem from above the Aron, as the pasuk (Shmos 25:22) in this week’s parsha says, “And I will arrange meetings with you there and I will speak with you from above the cover of the Aron from between the two Cherubim...” That is why the word “terumah” stands for the fact that the Torah was given after forty days and why the Jewish people’s statement that “we will do and we will hear” prompted the command to build the Mishkan. The Mishkan is the place where Hashem, the Torah, and the Jewish people can be together as one.

Hashem said to His son-in-law, the Jewish people, that He would be with them and the Torah wherever they traveled. The problem is that we have not had a Beis Hamikdash or Mishkan for a very long time. Hashem said, “I cannot separate from it,” so where is that little house in which Hashem, the Torah, and the Jewish people can dwell together? Yechezkel, the first Navi to prophesize in exile, said, (Yechezkel 11:16) “And I shall be to them a small sanctuary.” The Gemara (Megilla 29a) explains that “these are the shuls and batei medrash (houses of Torah study) in Bavel.” We can infer from this Gemara that every moment we spend studying Torah in shul or a Beis Medrash is a means of experiencing the reality of sharing a dwelling place with the Creator. Rav Pinchas Friedman, the Belzer Rosh Kollel in Yerushalayim, points out that this entire concept is difficult to understand. Ostensibly (Yeshayahu 6:3), “Hashem’s glory fills the entire world” and (Tikunei Zohar 91b) “no

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place is devoid of Him.” Hashem remains with the Torah wherever we go. Why does He need one house set aside in order to dwell together with the Torah and the Jewish people? Rav Friedman prefaces his answer to this question by asking why Chazal (see e.g., Sukah 28a) refer to all complex halachic discussions as “the discussions of Abaye and Rava.” Why are all such discussions referred to as the discussions between Abaye and Rava when there are many famous pairs of disputants in the Mishna and Gemara? The Gemara (Brachos 48a) relates a formative story of Abaye and Rava which may constitute their first dispute. According to the Gemara, “Abaye and Rava were studying [as children] before Raba. Raba asked them, ‘To whom do we make brachos?’ They said to him, ‘To Hashem.’ [Raba asked them further,] ‘Where is Hashem?’ Rava pointed to the ceiling [of the Beis Medrash] and Abaye went outside and pointed to the heavens. Raba said to them, ‘You will both become great rebbeim.’” Based on Raba’s responses, the answers of Abaye and Rava seem to have great depth so we must understand what they each mean. Rav Friedman quotes the Gemara (Chagiga 5b), based on the reading of Rabbeinu Chananel and the Zohar, that Hashem cries while the Jewish people are in exile, as the pasuk (Yirmiyahu 13:17) says, “And if you do not listen to it, my soul will weep in secret.” The Gemara continues on to challenge this and asks how the pasuk could say that Hashem is crying in exile when another pasuk (Divrei Hayamim 1:16:27) says, “There is might and joy in His place.” The Gemara resolves the apparent contradiction by explaining that on the inside there is always joy. But on the outside, externally, Hashem is crying. The Seforim Hakedoshim explain that the outside refers to yiras Shamayim, the fear of heaven, which means maintaining a basic level of religiosity and observance, as the pasuk (Tehillim 111:10) says, “Reishis chochma yiras Hashem, The beginning of wisdom is fear of heaven.” However, the inner place of Hashem, where (Shir Hashirim 1:4) “the king brought me into his chamber,” is our study of the Torah. Then, as the pasuk in Shir Hashirim continues, “I will rejoice and be glad in You.” In that inner chamber,

“there is might and joy in His place.” And how do we know that the word “might” refers to Torah? As the Midrash (Yalkut Shimoni Tehillim 21) says, “Might refers only to Torah.” Every Jew must have basic fear of heaven in order to enter into the most basic relationship with Hashem. At this

Rav Friedman then explains that we can now understand the dispute regarding Hashem’s “location” in response to Raba’s question. Rava pointed to the ceiling of the Beis Medrash as if to say that in exile, Hashem is most revealed in the Beis Medrash. Abaye, however, went out-

The purpose of the Mishkan is to carry on, in a concealed way, the revelation of Hashem on Har Sinai.

state, one does not yet taste of the great joy of being in Hashem’s presence. If anything, he senses the “crying of G-d” as felt in the difficulties of exile. But then he must continue into Hashem’s inner chamber by studying Torah and davening in the shuls and batei medrash where “there is might and joy in His place.” The Gemara (Shabbos 31a-b) explains, “Any person who has Torah but does not have fear of heaven is similar to a treasurer who was given the keys to the inner chamber but not the outer chamber.” Without the keys to the outer chamber, he cannot even approach the inner chamber to which he does have the keys. Now we understand why Hashem wants a specific place in which to dwell with us. Because there will be times of tears, of concealment of Hashem’s presence, Hashem gave us constant access, no matter where we go in exile, to His inner chamber, to the “the shuls and batei medrash.” Whether it was the Aron from which Hashem spoke to Moshe, the Beis Hamikdash, or every shul and beis medrash in which we study Torah today, we have the keys to Hashem’s inner chamber in which we experience the joy of Hashem’s presence, even in exile. That is what the Gemara (Brachos 8a) means, when it says that “from the day that the Beis Hamikdash was destroyed, all Hashem has in His world is the four amos of halacha.” Our study of Torah in the Beis Hamikdash is the place where Hashem’s presence and joy are felt most openly.

side and pointed to the heavens to hint at the fact that while Hashem’s inner chamber, where He is most revealed, is, in fact, in the Beis Medrash, one cannot even approach the Beis Medrash without fear of heaven. This is related to the Mishna (Avos 3:11) which teaches

that “the wisdom of anyone whose fear of sin precedes his wisdom will last.” In connection with these teachings, we must strengthen our connection to and honor of our Beis Medrash, as the place where we connect to Hashem and His Torah. We must increase of study of Torah here and strengthen our commitment to honoring this place by not weakening our commitment to avoid speaking during davening, by taking care of the building, and by supporting it financially. May we merit to constantly enter Hashem’s inner chamber by studying Torah in our mikdash mi’at our miniature Beis Hamikdash here in exile, and may we merit to build the revealed and everlasting Beis Hamikdash in Yerushalayim, may it be soon in our days.

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The Shidduch Center Dedicates The Dating Place in Memory of Rebbetzin Weisbord z’l In early December of 2015, a call was placed to Rebbetzin Aviva Weisbord, z’l, asking her to speak at the very first Shidduch Center event, subsequent to the reconstitution of our organization. Characteristically, her initial response was one of humility and humor, and she suggested that perhaps we should reach out to someone more qualified and of a higher caliber than herself for such a landmark occasion. After having a good laugh, we rejoined that we would be more than happy to oblige and honor her request, except for the slight problem that we really did not know of anyone more qualified or of a higher caliber than she. After a spirited back and forth, and relatively minimal further demurring, to our great delight, Rebbetzin Weisbord graciously acquiesced to speak for us. And though it goes without saying, the event remains one of our most successful and enlightening evenings on record. From that moment forward, Rebbetzin Weisbord did not miss a single Shidduch Center community event that we can recall, and she fast became a stalwart and staunch supporter of our work. She gave generously of her time, energy, and consummate wisdom whenever needed, emerging as a primary source of guidance for The Shidduch Center of Baltimore. She never needed, and certainly did not

ask for, the affording of any public recognition, or any official position within the organization. She was simply happy to help because she cared deeply for the single men and women of our community, just as she cared for anyone and everyone in need of help, guidance, or encouragement. How she was able to give so freely of herself for an organization in which she held no official title and had no official responsibilities will always be beyond us, and for her plentiful contributions on so many fronts, we will be eternally grateful. As a token of our profound appreciation, and as a tribute to Rebbetzin Weisbord for her irreproducible and irreplaceable superhuman efforts, it is our pleasure and privilege to name The Shidduch Center’s new dating venue, The Dating Place, in her honor and in her memory. As fall turned to winter, a great many calls were received by The Shidduch Center from community members seeking a suitable place to date. Indoor options were few and far between due to COVID, and outdoor options were fast becoming untenable due to the frigid temperatures. In response, The Shidduch Center engineered a new option, aptly named The Dating Place. Located in the Office Suites at The DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, The Dating Place opened

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its doors on Jan. 1, 2021, in order to provide a winter and COVID-friendly place for those in shidduchim to date. Since that time, it has hosted over 100 daters, delivering them a fun, dignified, and accessible space to continue their journey to the chupah. The Dating Place consists of five rooms surrounding a shared atrium that have all been completely reimagined and redesigned, especially with our dating men and women in mind. Each room has been supplied with new and contemporary furniture, immaculately chosen and laid out by the expert design team at Spotlight, and affords ample privacy to each couple. All rooms have been plied with snacks and popular dating games; a game room hosts a ping-pong table, foosball, magnetic dartboard, and over-the-door basketball hoop; and an activity room is home to a number of popular and creative dating games made to assist in crafting constructive conversation and furthering the dating process. The shared atrium is stocked with more snacks and drinks and a coffee maker, along with additional dating games and activities for daters to bring to their room. All told, whether a couple is looking for an elegant room to simply sit and talk, or an area to delve into more interactive dating endeavors, The Dating Place has it. It has been tailored to address the needs of couples at various stages of the dating process, and incorporates a wide variety of dating activity options. So much so, in fact, that some of our couples have returned multiple times to take advantage of all that The Dating Place has to offer. Additionally, The Shidduch Center is offering private homes for dating couples, as another option when The Dating Place is full, or for those who might prefer that venue. With the approval of Rabbi Hopfer, a system of hostesses was instituted – a kind and devoted collection of community members who have donated hours upon hours of their time to help oversee The Dating Place – to ensure that all the halachos of yichud are adhered to, without infringing on the couples, or causing them any uneasiness. Indeed, the daters who have passed through our doors have expressed effusive appreciation for the tasteful and unobtrusive system that has been adopted, allowing them to date comfortably and effectively, all well within the bounds of proper shmiras halacha. The Dating Place has truly provided a critical need for our community’s single men and women, and that The Shidduch Center has grown to the level that it is able to undertake such a monumental task is in no small part thanks to the direction and support of Rebbetzin Aviva Weisbord, z’l. It is our tefilah that The Dating Place cultivates and creates countless simchos for our community for as long as circumstances call for its continuance, and may each moment of joy experienced therein be a zechus for the holy neshama of Aviva bas Moreinu HaRav Shmuel Yaakov. Y’hi zichra baruch. For more information about The Dating Place, and to learn how to reserve a room, please visit www.ShidduchCenter.org/The-Dating-Place.

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ou are finally fulfilling your dream of buying a home in Israel. You found the right apartment, negotiated the price, and now have a handshake with the seller. What has to be done before the contract gets signed? Attorney. Retain a lawyer who will negotiate the terms of the contract and also do a title search to ensure there are no liens against the property. If you are overseas, your lawyer will send you a “power of attorney” document for you to sign and get certified by a special international notary called an apostille. This document gives your lawyer the power to sign the contract on your behalf. Different System. Unlike home purchases overseas, where title is transferred at the “closing” when you receive the keys, in Israel, the magic legal moment when buyers gain an ownership interest is at contract signing. Accordingly, all due diligence must be completed prior to contract execution. Funds. You will need to send money to cover the down payment and closing costs that are due soon after contract signing, such as the acquisition tax (which is usually payable within 60 days of contract execution),

and your lawyer’s and agent’s fees. You can wire funds to your lawyer’s escrow account, to your Israeli bank account, or to a forex company that will transfer your dollars into shekels and make all the initial payments on your behalf.

ommend that you retain a designer to check the premises and give you a ballpark figure of costs to finish the apartment to your expectations. If you plan to do work that would require a building permit – such as expanding the apartment’s footprint – you

In Israel, the magic legal moment when buyers gain an ownership interest is at contract signing.

Inspection. When buying an existing property, we highly recommend that you hire an engineer to inspect the premises and ascertain that there are no structural issues with the property. Financing. If you plan to get a mortgage, get pre-approved. If you are going to have a sizable mortgage, it is advised to do an appraisal before contract signing to confirm that the appraised value is similar to the purchase price. Designer. If you are going to do any work on the apartment, we rec-

should hire a zoning specialist to review plans and the zoning to ascertain that your expectations match reality. Future Obligations. Make sure that you understand your future financial obligations, such as your monthly condo fees, or “vaad bayit,” and property taxes, known as “arnona.” Property Manager. If the property will be vacant for long stretches of time between visits, you should hire a property manager to check your apartment on a regular basis. The property manager’s fee should

be ascertained prior to contract. Parenthetically, if you are buying the property as an investment, the property manager will guide you regarding appliances and furniture. Short-term rentals must be fully furnished but a long-term rental can be given bare, as the tenant will bring their own appliances and furniture. In addition, longterm renters pay the arnona and vaad bayit fees, so your income will be net. You Are Not Alone. There is a lot to be done from the time you have a handshake until you sign the contract, but don’t despair. We have a tremendous network of seasoned, honest English-speaking real estate professionals – attorneys, engineers, bankers, mortgage brokers, forex specialists, property managers, designers, and architects – who will help you complete your due diligence. Once all the items on the list are checked off, you are ready to move forward and sign the purchase contract. Gedaliah Borvick is the founder of My Israel Home (www.myisraelhome.com), a real estate agency focused on helping people from abroad buy and sell homes in Israel. To sign up for his monthly market updates, contact him at gborvick@ gmail.com.

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n a Monday evening in January, a young woman who had recently given birth to the family’s first child collapsed at home in one of the northern neighborhoods of Jerusalem. First responders who arrived at the scene began CPR efforts in order to save her life. Due to the complex situation and trauma of the rest of the family who witnessed the event, United Hatzalah’s Psychpotrauma and Crisis Response Unit (PCRU) was dispatched to provide emotional and psychological support and stabilization for the family and bystanders. Daniel Katzenstein arrived as the first member of the PCRU at the scene and found a number of people who required assistance. He called for additional responders to be sent, and Batya Jaffe arrived with her therapy dog Lucy and sometime later John Atlas arrived too. Batya spoke about how the team was instrumental in assisting those at the scene. “I arrived at the scene after Daniel was already there and assisting people,” Batya said. “According to the protocol, the second and third responders at the scene check in with the first one there in order to get an update and see what needs to be done. However, before I could reach Daniel, I heard someone call out, ‘We need the PCRU here.’ “I walked over and a man told me that this is the brother of the woman who collapsed and that he performed CPR on her. “I didn’t even get over to him, and a police officer came up to me and said, ‘I need you over there with the woman’s husband. Please try to get him to be able to speak to us so that we ask him about what happened.’ “Once again, I didn’t get the chance to get to him because someone else asked for my help with a different

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person. It felt like this was a mass casualty incident from a psychological first aid perspective. “I got to work on the brother who had started CPR. He was young, still just a teenager. He looked too calm, closed off within himself. He had just performed CPR on his sister in an attempt to save her life. “I was just about to bring my dog, Lucy, over to the boy, but Lucy refused to go. Instead, she walked in between the legs of the police officer. The officer bent down to pet her and then with tears in her eyes told me, ‘I need Lucy here with me.’ “I then went to the husband. From the onset, he had support from other family members, mainly his parents, who had arrived to assist. The brother broke out into tears and was crying hysterically. This became contagious, and others began to cry as well. Together with Lucy, I went over to him, and we managed to get through to him and let him know that we were there and he was not alone. “The woman’s mother told me that she can not process what happened or even begin to think about

this. The husband asked what he was supposed to do now with a baby that is just a few months old by himself. This baby was the couple’s only child. He very quickly descended from being very emotional to feeling a sense of helplessness, to feeling guilty that he wasn’t by his wife’s side in the last few moments of her life. It was clear to me that a world had collapsed here. “Upon seeing the husband’s despair, there was not a dry eye in the home. I cried right along with him. The police officers also cried. This was the first time that I was thankful that we were all behind masks. The police officers showed an incredible amount of compassion and used our help wherever they could. We worked in tandem to get the scene under control and be there for those who had just experienced an unimaginable loss. “One of the most useful and meaningful things to have occurred was that as soon as the situation began developing, the neighbors took the new baby into their home so that it wouldn’t have to witness the CPR efforts and the emotional fallout that

followed. “The woman’s mother was feeling awful that she would not be able to find the energy to now look after her granddaughter. I asked the father if he wanted to check on the new baby, and, at first, he couldn’t bring himself to be with her. I went to check in with the neighbor and see the baby in an effort to encourage the father to do so as well. I saw a sweet and calm baby, who was happy and surrounded with love. The neighbor told me that she had fed and changed the baby. I thought to myself: what kind of a crazy world this is. Here the entire world of this father and daughter just went haywire and yet, there are still sparks of hope and joy. “Friends and neighbors began to appear and offer help with all sorts of things for them. They showed their support and promised to be there for the new widower for the long haul and assist with the baby and anything that the two would now need. “Working together with Daniel and John was a terrific experience. They are both professional and excellent caregivers. Additionally, we all worked in tandem, and Daniel was able to manage the scene and assign tasks and responsibilities to us all and to the others present in order to provide the family with all of the support they needed at the moment when their world exploded. “Throughout the process, I couldn’t help but think that, while this baby girl will now have to go through life without ever really knowing her mother, she will know a community instead. A community of people who will step in to care for her and love her. While it can never replace what was lost, it will help provide the baby girl with the sense of being loved and not being alone in the world. “And that is something that we all need.”

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s parents, we have many jobs. We are responsible for everything, from making sure our kids have shelter and a warm place to live to making sure they have food, clothing, and their emotional needs met. In between being personal chef, chief financier, and personal chauffeur, we can add in personal advocate/lawyer. We don’t usually think of ourselves this way but the truth is our children rely on us to advocate for them and ensure their needs outside our home are being addressed, as well. These needs can vary. Some children will need a parent to help them get the correct medical care, while others will need mental health services. Some children will need special education services, while others simply need help making their young voices heard to another adult. Advocating for our kids need not, and should not, be seen as an aggressive thing; it’s simply speaking up for our children who can’t speak for themselves.

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Kids can’t do it alone Kids need help from others. They are too young and immature to understand the world around them and navigate it without assistance from others – it’s that simple. Kids often may not even realize what they need. A child who is having issues in some area of their life may not realize that what they’re experiencing isn’t normal or that assistance is available. A ten-year-old girl experiencing the symptoms of clinical depression may not realize what she’s feeling but she certainly needs help. An eight-year-old boy with visual perception issues may be struggling to understand the schoolwork in front of him, but he has no way to verbalize the challenges he’s experiencing. He may not even recognize that the letters in front of him are supposed to make sense. If you’ve never experienced what “normal” for a given situation feels like, you’re not going to

know that what you’re experiencing isn’t “normal.” Kids, like adults, can compensate for what they’re lacking, and this may hide their true need. I’ve seen kids compensate in various ways to hide real learning issues. My daughter unintentionally compensated so well that we had trouble catching a very profound vision issue. It’s amazing how talented kids can be. Not only are kids often unable to recognize or verbalize what they’re feeling, they sometimes try to hide it. Sometimes kids are just embarrassed and don’t want others to know what they can’t do. Even kids are sensitive to being unable to do something, and they may try to prevent others from knowing. As adults, we also have trouble admitting when we can’t do something and we will try to avoid letting it be known. Sometimes, kids are afraid of what will happen if you find out. I’ve had little ones hide a minor infection in their finger or toe out of fear they’ll be taken to the doctor or that treating it will hurt. When I did discover the infection, it was no longer minor. I know of a young girl who hid that she was having an asthma attack so she wouldn’t be taken to the hospital and miss out on a birthday party. While we know that ultimately this is detrimental, kids don’t think that way, and their fear and lack of experience can prevent them from telling an adult

about their problem. So far, all the examples I’ve mentioned are innocent ways kids can hide issues. While it’s beyond the scope of this article, it does need to be mentioned. We are all too aware of the very scary but real fact that adults can intentionally hurt children – physically, emotionally or in other ways and scare, or in some other way, prevent the children from recognizing and reporting it. Don’t ignore your instincts and do report any concerning behavior.

Kids need adult intervention In all the situations mentioned above, the children needed someone older and more knowledgeable to speak for them. Children need us, the adults in their life, to recognize their needs and get them the assistance they require. The uniting factor in all of the examples in this article is that the parents were in tune to their child’s unspoken needs, and they responded. Some situations are easier than others to deal with. You might be surprised to read that most of the examples given above are real life examples that I know of personally. The ten-year-old girl’s parents brought up the issue with her pediatrician, and she began seeing a psychologist. The young asthmatic girl’s parents recognized the signs of an asthma attack, and she was brought to the hospital for a few days’ stay. My daughter saw

a pediatric ophthalmologist, and she now has glasses. These were all rather straightforward (I didn’t say “easy”) situations, and the parents needed to get their child to the right professional. Other situations will require more advocating. The eight-year-old boy with visual perception issues was more complicated. His mother had major issues getting him tested by the district. She had to learn the hard way how to get his case taken seriously. You’d be surprised how many times I get calls from parents having trouble getting special education services for their children. These parents feel like they should’ve gone for a law degree, while some actually do need to contact lawyers. While some issues require serious advocacy, other issues are even less straightforward. I know of a then-preschool boy who was bullied years ago. HIs parents worked with the teachers and did everything possible. The situation got ugly, and the parents eventually came to the very painful and unpopular decision to remove him from his current school and place him in a completely different Jewish educational environment. Many expressed disapproval, but they consulted with a respected educator to guide them. He’s now a wonderful, frum young man who is educated, happy, and successful without the many issues that come with frequent bullying. His parents saw the problems and refused to ignore their son’s issues. It’s important to note that his parents didn’t throw up their hands nor did they act haphazardly, but they sought the advice of a respected professional to guide them. Every situation needs to be dealt with individually but we, as parents, can’t be afraid to do what our children need. I am in no way advising you to remove your child from their school the moment something happens. I am suggesting that if you see a problem that is not being solved, you should

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56 continue to speak up for your child and respectfully make their needs known. If you don’t speak for your child, who will? Sometimes it’s a medical issue or another issue that isn’t being addressed appropriately. If you see that the current solution isn’t a good one, then please say something. Your child’s teacher, doctor, and other caring adults want to help, but they don’t see everything you see. Even professionals can only help if they know what is and isn’t working. Most of the people in your child’s life are well-meaning and care for him/her, but they often don’t have the insight to your child that you have.

Speak respectfully I’ve had to do a lot of advocacy throughout my homeschooling years. I have learned some tricks such as making sure everything is in writing. I have learned to not be afraid to go to the higher ups, as needed. One principle I’ve tried to main-

tain throughout all the frustrations is to try to be respectful. Your point can be clear and firm while still being respectful. It’s important to mention again that most of the people you will be speaking to are well-meaning and caring. Give them the courtesy you want them to give to you. There are

a list of the points you want to cover. Some people will find it helpful to send a written note instead of a phone call. The situation and your personal preference in communications will determine the best way to make contact. You want to be clear in what your child’s needs are but without blame,

If you don’t speak up for your child, who will?

times parents can get frustrated with a teacher – be respectful. There are so many people you will come across, and by being respectful and appropriate in your interactions you will not only be a mensch but also a role model of exceptional behavior for your child. Before sending an email, reread it a few times. Before calling someone, you may find it helpful to make

anger, or name calling. Many will find it helpful to have someone else review the communication before it’s sent. Often, another person’s insights can be valuable.

Aim high While it is rare, there are times you may need to go up the chain of command. I’ve spoken with higher officials

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istorians like to debate who was the best commander in military history. Names like Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Admiral Nelson, and George Patton are usually at the top of most lists. However, for this year’s pre-Purim article, let’s delve into some of the commanders who should not have been in command of a motor pool, let alone an actual fighting military unit. These forgotten zeros were totally incapable of command, and much harm came from their antics. Furthermore, some of their stories are so comical that it’s hard to believe they commanded men into battle. However, these are real commanders, and here are their stories. For all of its accomplishments on the battlefield, Great Britain has produced some of the worst commanders of all time. At the top of the list is William George Keith Elphinstone who lost an entire army. To be fair, it was in inhospitable country of Afghanistan – an area that over the centuries has proven extremely difficult to invade. Nicknamed Elphy Bey, Elphinstone was a major general when came to Ka-

President Lincoln with General George McClellan a month before McClellan's dismissal

bul in 1841. He had 4,700 soldiers and 12,000 camp followers under his command but refused to set up any type of real fortifications. Local tribal leaders took notice, especially when Elphy Bey sent soldiers to India. The veteran of the Napoleonic Wars decided to stop paying tribute to local allied tribes. He still did nothing when a mob stormed the house of a British civilian and then raided a supply depot. Elphy Bey sent an emissary to negotiate but the British officer was killed. There was no hope for reinforcements, so Elphy Bey offered his adversaries all the reserve ammunition and rifles and the abandonment of Kabul in return for safe passage. In January 1842, over 16,000 under the British command left Kabul through the mountain passes. Many died during the harsh winter trek, and the rest were killed or captured. Assistant surgeon William Brydon managed to reach the safety of Jalalabad even though he was badly injured. Later, about 115 British soldiers and civilians were released from captivity. Elphy Bey lost an entire army in a series of terrible decisions, and during

General Lloyd Fredendall led to the U.S.'s worst defeat in World War II

the trek sat silently when his men were attacked. President Abraham Lincoln had an extremely tough time finding good commanders to lead the Union Army during the Civil War. While there were many incompetent generals that bought or persuaded their way to command, it was George McClellan that led and built the army in the east. He was so great at training and building up forces that the Army of the Potomac was the largest force in North America. Over 150,000 men were under McClellan’s command, and they well outnumbered any Confederate Army but he refused to go on the attack. Lincoln called it a terminal case of “the slows.” In fact, many times, the general disregarded direct orders from the commander-in-chief. McClellan’s confederate counterpart, Robert E. Lee, understood his adversary’s shortfalls and pushed back the Union Army during the Seven Days Battles. The Union commander was rarely seen on the battlefield and during crucial moments during the fighting was unreachable. Some say he deserted his army. Whatever the

case, the Army of the Potomac wasn’t too badly mauled, but Lincoln had enough. McClellan was relieved of command but was reinstated after the Second Battle of Bull Run. He built up the army only to fail to exploit the Confederate lines at the Battle of Antietam. Finally, Lincoln relieved McClellan for good. After several changes in command, Ulysses Grant was brought in from a command in the west to lead the Union’s biggest army to final victory. McClellan disrespected Lincoln and reportedly called him a baboon while refusing to meet the sitting president who had come to the general’s private residence. The two met again in the 1864 presidential race with the Republican easily defeating the disgraced former general. While on the topic of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was the setting for several head-scratching moves from generals. Confederate Cavalry General J.E.B. Stuart had a very good military career. His one blemish was that he and his force went missing in the crucial days before the battle. Cavalry were the eyes and ears of the Confederate Army, and Stuart was

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60 nowhere to be found. He eventually returned during the battle, but it was too late. Union General Dan Sickles was a politician and should not have been the commander of III Corps during the Battle of Gettysburg. He was disgraced congressman from New York who had murdered a man but somehow raised a unit during the 1861 call to arms. The Union had a lack of experienced officers, and so Sickles was eventually promoted to major general. On the second day of the battle, he ignored direct orders from General George Meade and moved his corps to a forward position. This was a tactical mistake, because it opened a gap in the Union lines. The only thing that saved his corps was the Confederate’s lack of preparedness and that other Union corps were able to plug the gap. The other two big mistakes in the battle were Lee’s orders to attack the fortified Union center on the third day. Known as Pickett’s Charge, the Confederates suffered heavy losses. Union

General Meade also made the costly error of not chasing the Confederates when they retreated. He was soon replaced by Grant. There were some second-rate American generals during World War II and then there was the man who was

improve on the defenses. Instead of placing a minefield, the general had engineers build trenches around his headquarters seventy miles away from the front. His maps were inaccurate, and his inexperienced troops were misplaced. During the battle, he gave

Elphy Bey lost an entire army in a series of terrible decisions. responsible for the debacle known as the Battle of Kasserine Pass in Tunisia. While the end result was that the British reinforcements ended up overwhelming the German Afrika Korps under Erwin Rommel, it was American General Lloyd Fredendall who really failed to lead. Fredendall kept getting intelligence reports that Rommel was planning an attack in his sector, but he refused to

several indecipherable orders, and over 6,000 Americans were killed, wounded or captured. Eisenhower eventually had enough and removed him as corps commander. His replacement, General George Patton, went on to become one of the most legendary generals in American history. There have been many confusing messages sent out by commanding officers in the heat of battle. However,

one sent out by General Fredendall during the battle in 1943 takes the cake. Move your command. That is the walking boys, pop guns, Baker’s outfit and the outfit which is in the reverse of Baker’s outfit and the big fellow to M, which is due north of where you are now, as soon as possible. Have your boss report to the French gentleman whose name begins with J at the place which begins with D which is five grid squares to the left of M. The above are just a few of the terrible generals that have led men on the battlefield. For our next Purim article, we’ll delve into some incidents and regular servicemen that history does not look kindly upon and may just be referred to as Forgotten Zeroes.

Avi Heiligman is a weekly contributor to The Jewish Home. He welcomes your comments and suggestions for future columns and can be reached at aviheiligman@gmail.com.

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Centerfold Riddle Me This? There are 11 bottles in front of you. You have a headache (perhaps from doing this riddle) and are told that one of the bottles contains an antidote that will make you feel better. The rest of the bottles are either Empty Bottles, Water Bottles, or Poisoned Bottles. You know the following facts about the order of the bottles...

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1. What is the world’s most planted grape variety? a. Cabernet Sauvignon b. Concord c. Merlot d. Pinot Noir

3. Which country has the largest area of vineyards? a. Italy b. France c. Spain d. U.S.A.

7. How many grapes are needed to make an average bottle of wine? a. 150

8. Why do wine glasses have a stem? a. It has become the standard way to distinguish wine glasses from non-alcoholic beverage glasses. b. Since waiters usually pour the wine for patrons, it is a way for them to lift the glass without touching the drinking area. c. The higher wine is, the sharper its taste; having a stem raises the cup level. d. So that the drinker holds the stem of the glass, thus not raising the temperature of the wine in the cup.

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were in a bar. It was tense. * * * What did the grape say when the man stepped on it? Nothing. It just let out a little whine.

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6. Oregon has the second most wineries in the U.S., with approximately 800. Approximately how many does California have (“Yes, yes, I know you love Oxnard…”)? a. 2,000 b. 4,500 c. 6,000 d. 12,000

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5. Aside for a 1992 bottle of Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, which sold at a charity auction for way more than it was worth, a 1947 French Cheval-Blanc is widely recognized as the most expensive sold bottle of wine in history. How much did it sell for? a. $304,375 b. $543,000 c. $1.72 million d. $3.6 million

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This past year, there is a toxic political environment and everything is political…. There is political positions, and there are facts. - Governor Cuomo deflecting responsibility in a press conference, when asked about his underreporting of nursing home deaths

My name is Bruce Castor. I am the lead prosecutor…lead counsel for the 45th president of the United States. - Trump’s defense attorney accidentally referring to himself as the prosecutor when introducing himself at the beginning of his opening statement during the recent impeachment trial

I’ll be quite frank with you. We changed what we were going to do on account that we thought that the House manager’s presentation was well done.

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I thought, “This guy’s career is going to disappear. I don’t know how he’s going to get up in the morning.” But he ...still thought he did a good job. – Trump’s impeachment attorney David Schoen talking to the Jewish Insider about his cocounsel Bruce Castor who gave a rambling opening statement in defense of Trump which left everyone – on all sides of the aisle – perplexed

Jews were beaten in the streets, not by Nazi soldiers but by their neighbors…even by children. Because history is edited, most people today don’t realize that to get to the point where Nazi soldiers could easily round up thousands of Jews, the government first made their own neighbors hate them simply for being Jews. How is that any different from hating someone for their political views? – Social media post by a conservative actress, resulting in Disney firing her, making her the latest victim of cancel culture, even though many of her colleagues have equated conservatives with Nazis and Trump with Hitler

Covid did not get into the nursing homes by people coming from hospitals. Covid got into the nursing homes by staff walking into the nursing home when we didn’t even know we had Covid. Staff walking into a nursing home even though they were asymptomatic because the national experts all told us you could only spread Covid if you had symptoms, and they were wrong. Covid may have been brought into a nursing home because visitors brought it in and didn’t know they were contagious, because the guidance was “you can only be contagious if you have symptoms…” -Ibid.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called his and the state’s handling of the coronavirus “beautiful.” My dad being placed on a ventilator wasn’t beautiful… .My father dying all alone wasn’t beautiful…. The Cuomo administration denying my father’s family and community a proper funeral wasn’t beautiful…. Hearing Cuomo blame these deaths on G-d, former President Donald Trump, Mother Nature, the media, the nursing home staff, and arguably even the nursing home patients themselves wasn’t beautiful. - Tracy Alvino, USA Today

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66 We were in a position where we weren’t sure if what we were going to give to the Department of Justice, or what we give to you guys, what we start saying, was going to be used against us, while we weren’t sure if there was going to be an investigation. – Governor Cuomo’s aide Melissa DeRosa informing Democratic lawmakers that the Cuomo administration downplayed the number of nursing home deaths that were caused by Cuomo’s requirement that nursing homes take in Covid-positive patients

Sadly the vaccine did NOT implant my genius father into my brain. - Bill Gate’s daughter, Jennifer, who is a medical student, posting on social media after getting the Covid vaccine

If you use this model, I don’t know how Kamala Harris doesn’t get impeached if the Republicans take over the House because she actually bailed out rioters and one of the rioters went back to the streets and broke somebody’s head open. – Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC) arguing that the Democrat theory for impeaching Trump should result in the impeachment of Vice President Harris

Trump attorney David Schoen has left the Senate to observe the Sabbath. At synagogue tomorrow, he will hear the reading from the Torah of: Mishpatim – Rules. Exodus 21:1-24:18 includes: “You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness. You shall not fall in with the many to do evil, nor shall you bear witness in a lawsuit, siding with the many, so as to pervert justice.” -CNN’s Jake Tapper tweeting about Trump’s frum lawyer

We could have called G-d herself, and it would not have happened.

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- Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) talking about how the Republicans were stubborn in their refusal to impeach, while revealing his warped view of G-d

I just decided if I can help someone find their stuff, I’m going to do it. - Bruce McKee of Indiana who tracked down Paul Grisham, age 91, of California, to return a wallet that the veteran lost 53 years ago in Antarctica

Jake Tapper posted two tweets on the Jewish Sabbath to insult an Orthodox Jewish attorney because he didn’t like his client. Using biblical verses to score political points to attack David Schoen isn’t clever, it’s beyond reprehensible. Shame on you, Jake. – Tweet by Joel Petlin, Superintendent of the Kiryas Joel School District

I absolutely believe in the marrow of my bones that [Donald Trump] will be our nominee in 2024.Steve Bannon, Trump’s 2016 chief campaign strategist, speaking at a Boston Republican event

They really wanted to use impeachment as a vehicle because they wanted to equate all those tens of millions of Trump’s voters and all of his supporters and everybody who came to the rally, they wanted to equate all of those people with the couple hundred criminals who came in and ransacked the Capitol .- Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), in an interview with Breitbart

We think, that if the United States returns to the same accord that it already withdrew from, all its leverage will be lost. - Ambassador to the U.S. Gilad Erdan talking to Israel’s Army Radio about the Biden administration’s possible return to the disastrous Iran deal

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I was dating Dovid very seriously, and we were a few short weeks from getting engaged. Suddenly, he ended the relationship, without a conversation, because he believed his friends who were in similar situations appeared to be more excited than he was.

It’s been some time now and I have open-mindedly gone out with other guys, but I still have an intuition that we will end up together. I am aware that the way he handled the entire situation says a lot about him and his communication style, or lack thereof, but I wish there was some way to facilitate the conversation that should have happened before he decided the relationship was over. My rabbi has continuously reminded me that Dovid knows how to contact me if he wanted to reach out again and that it’s not my place to initiate. However, I fear that Dovid doesn’t have the tools within him to conjure up the courage and strength necessary to make the call because of his self-deception. I continue to daven and hope that if it’s part of Hashem’s plan it will happen. Any advice on how to proceed?

Thanks, Shira

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hira, I am very troubled by your letter. You say outright that Dovid suffers from self-deception, poor communication, and lack of courage and strength. Yet you want to pursue a relationship with him and seem to want our advice on how to reach out to him as you “have an intuition” that we will end up together. Consider this: perhaps you are deceiving yourself and are not hearing what he is telling you. Maybe you lack courage and strength to face the fact that he is not interested in pursuing a future with you. You are right that he probably should have told you he is breaking up with you and held a conversation about it. Perhaps things were not progressing for him in the same way they were progressing for you. Maybe you were not a few short weeks from getting engaged. You need professional help. It’s a matter of understanding yourself, not psychoanalyzing the other person based on your intuition and you wanting to get engaged. Learn and explore healthy relationships, identity, and communication. Commit to sustained therapy while you daven for clarity in working out your own issues.

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hira, what you are experiencing is very normal, albeit very painful. It is heart-wrenching to go out with a guy, connect deeply, envision a future together, daven and daydream of rings and roses only to have the entire relationship reduced to ash, silence, and memories. The pain that goes along with a breakup is traumat-

ic, with serious lingering effects. My heart goes out to you. It is very hard to un-imagine a future together with someone once you have. This was a normal part of the dating process which was close to engagement and led in your case to a dead end. You say you have an intuition that you will end up together, and the thought that he might not have the courage to reintroduce the idea makes you worry. First, you must recognize the fault in this. You may have intuition but you do not have the foresight to know who you will, in fact, marry. Your intuition is coming from the feelings you had during a relationship that was unfortunately one-sided. Whether or not his reason for ending things was founded or appropriate, the bottom line is he ended it with you. The daydreams of a life with Dovid must end, though it will be very hard. It is a lot easier to imagine Dovid coming back than to imagine starting over with someone new. But for the sake of this new someone, it is what you must do. I remember dating a guy seriously before I met my husband. Things were going in a very quick direction towards engagement, and there was no reason to see any other outcome happen. As hashgacha and Hashem had planned, he was not the one. After a mental breakdown and a long discussion with R’ Shaya Ostrov, the boy and his therapist concluded that he was not “fit for dating material for at least another year.” It ended through his rav, and I never spoke to him again. I admit to having thoughts similar to yours, “OK, so I’ll wait a year until he’s ready, no big deal. I’m sure he’ll come back.” But as soon as I resigned myself to Hashem being my Shadchan and that relationship clearly not being the one, Hashem made a date with my husband appear. The rest, as they say, is history. Work on moving forward for the sake of your true bashert, and file Dovid’s memory in the cabinet labeled “Not Good Enough For You.” That is a much safer place to store his

memory than “The Right One Who Got Away.”

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hira, your positive outlook and ability to turn to Hashem during this difficult time in your life is inspiring. I appreciate your use of the word “hope,” as many people confuse hope with expectation. There’s an increased level of emotional maturity in having high feelings of hope without allowing that to impact your expectation. With regard to your intuition, hold onto it. Keep in mind that intuition doesn’t force us to act, rather, it forces us to pay attention. You mentioned Dovid said his friends in similar situations “appeared” to be more excited than he was. In shidduchim, many people are infatuated, either because they aren’t aware of it or because it’s easier than facing the natural fears involved in dating. You and Dovid could’ve been in a healthy relationship that wasn’t built on fear, but because of the infatuated-filled environment he found himself in, he allowed that to cloud his judgment. Your rabbi has a great point – don’t reach out to Dovid. You want to be in a relationship with someone who is excited to be there, and you shouldn’t have to force that excitement upon him. You can continue to hope that he conjures up the courage to reach out, but you deserve more than to be dating someone who doesn’t have that strength. You sound like an incredible girl who has her head on straight and if Dovid doesn’t have the tools within him to realize what he’s missing out on, then maybe it’s not as shayach as you think. With these new realizations about Dovid’s communication style and what sounds to be an increased level of emotional intelligence, I wonder if

File Dovid’s memory in the cabinet labeled “Not Good Enough For You.” you would still be interested in dating him if he were to return. Whether he reaches out again or not, remember that Hashem specifically had you date Dovid at that time. I heard that the Rugachuger Rebbe, zy”a, would pay shadchanus to every individual who set him up because he believed each date was an opportunity to learn about himself and how relationships work. Take this time to learn from your relationship with Dovid and continue working on yourself to become the kli you need to be to accept your zivug at the right time. To the singles reading this – relationships are built on vulnerability, and as scary as that may sound, you need to step out of your comfort zone for that connectivity to take place. Although we are only hearing Shira’s narrative of the story, don’t be like Dovid. Don’t self-sabotage what sounds to be a healthy relationship because of what appears to be going on with others around you. Dovid, and all of those in his shoes, I encourage you to be honest and look deep within yourself. Did you really end the relationship because of the lack of excitement, or was it because you feared taking the next step? Are you currently telling stories convincing yourself you made the right decision? If it’s the latter, I strongly recommend you find the courage to speak with a rebbe or therapist to work through the fears preventing you from progressing in a relationship. Only then will you be able to reach out to Shira with integrity and allow yourself the joy of building the healthy and enduring relationship we all deserve.

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The Zaidy Dr. Jeffrey Galler ou are in love with someone who is not in love with you. Get over it. Move on with your life. You can spend the rest of your days feeling miserable and wallowing in self-pity, or you can accept reality. Note that throughout history, every culture has stories or myths about unrequited love. Remember poor Mother Leah, who’s love for Yaakov was never fully reciprocated, or, mighty Samson, who’s love for Delilah was rewarded with catastrophic betrayal.

admonishing a young man who was helplessly in love with a woman who didn’t care for him at all. He advised him to stop being miserable, and accept, instead, that his love would never come to fruition. He wrote: If of herself she will not love, Nothing can make her; The devil take her. And, Shira, please follow the advice of the more contemporary Gary Lewis, who sang in 1965: Forget him if he doesn’t love you Forget him if he doesn’t care… ‘Cause he can’t give you love which isn’t there. Instead of praying to Hashem for a love that isn’t meant to be, thank Hashem for ending your relation-

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what everyone deserves! The Navidaters It is now time to turn Dating and Relationship Coaches and Therapists your focus away from Dovid to yourself. I want you to sit quietly with the following questions for yoursaid that ear Shira, self, when you have some his friends approaching A breakup is a loss. It is the death quiet time: engagement are more excitof a relationship, an envisioned How did Dovid leaving me ed. You also mentioned that shared future, and the painful reality make me feel? Dovid may be deceiving himself. that you will not be seeing this person How do I feel when I think about You care very much for Dovid and any longer. what Dovid did? are hopeful that he will reach out, and Breakups are devastating. BreakWhat does my intuition tell me you have an intuition that you will be ups that happen suddenly and seemabout Dovid’s actions? together. Continue to follow your ingly “out of the blue” are shocking Do I want to be in a relationship rabbi’s advice and do not reach out to and traumatic. I am so sorry that with someone who would leave me Dovid. Dovid is not ready to be with you’re going through this. It hurts. out of the blue? you, or there is the good possibility And it can take quite some time to Would I want this for my best that he does not want to be with you. heal. We can’t stop normal feelings friend or sister? If he could be with you, or he wanted from transpiring… so whatever you’re What do I deserve? to be with you, he would make it hapfeeling is most likely what is unfortuHow do I want to be treated? pen. But he isn’t making it happen. nately par for the course. A broken What do I think a healthy relaI know this hurts so much. The silheart needs time to heal. tionship looks like? ver lining is that he told you this now, I am glad that you have confided in What would it mean to be in a before a wedding and a family. You your rabbi and that he has given you relationship with someone who once deserve to be with someone who is gothe right advice, which is not to reach left me out of the blue? ing to be so crazy about you! Someout to Dovid. It is easy to understand How might I feel about that? one who makes it clear that he feels why your thoughts naturally focus on We are going to shift your focus like the luckiest guy on earth! That is what Dovid might be thinking. Dovid

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In Greek mythology, l’havdil, there is the story of Apollo and Daphne; Japan has its legend of the Bleeding Heart flower. In more modern times, German author von Goethe penned the story of the doomed, despondent lover in Sorrows of Young Werther, and French writer Victor Hugo wrote about the sad, one-sided love that Eponine had for Marius in Les Misérables. None of these stories have happy endings. It would be helpful for you to follow the advice of British poet Sir John Suckling, who wrote, Why So Pale and Wan Fair Lover? He was

Don’t self-sabotage what sounds to be a healthy relationship because of what appears to be going on with others around you. ship before you got engaged, or got married, or had children. It’s time for you to face reality and move on.

from Dovid to you. Dating and relationships are full heartache and pain until we find the one. Most of the time, we can write someone off and not think twice. But every now and then, we get our hearts broken. And anyone who has had a broken heart knows that ache. The sadness. The longing. The painful crying. Every relationship we have helps us evolve into the beautiful, whole people we were always meant to become. When someone leaves us out of the blue, it can take away our sense of safety and stability and can leave us dumbfounded and finding it hard to trust. It can also leave us trying to figure out how to get the person back. We find our safety and sense of control in the lessons we learn about ourselves and life from the relationship. Only you know if you’re ready to date. If you are focused on Dovid, and not yet yourself, you may not be ready to date and may want to consider taking some time off while you process your feelings, mourn the relationship, and truly move on…. Please believe that you will. Sincerely, Jennifer

Jennifer Mann, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist and dating and relationship coach working with individuals, couples, and families in private practice at 123 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst, NY. She also teaches a psychology course at Touro College. To set up a consultation or to ask questions, please call 516-224-7779, ext. 2. Visit www.thenavidaters.com for more information. If you would like to submit a dating or relationship question to the panel anonymously, please email thenavidaters@gmail.com. You can follow The Navidaters on FB and Instagram for dating and relationship advice.

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alk into any suburban supermarket, and you’ll find entire aisles of food you wouldn’t have seen when you were a kid. What is quinoa, anyway? Who invented kombucha? And if mom had served kale, you might have appreciated broccoli more. But there’s one whole category that delights millions, and that’s the case full of milks made from soybeans, almonds, cashews, or anything else but classic “moo juice.” They’re popular enough that dairy interests have sued producers for using the word “milk.” (The case prompted former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to declare, “an almond doesn’t lactate, I will confess.”) This week’s story takes us to the shelf at your neighborhood Target, where you won’t find Chaokoh Coconut Milk anymore. Why not? According to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the company forces monkeys to pick the coconuts that go into the milk. The group found “cruelty to monkeys on every farm, at every monkey-training facility, and in every coconut-picking contest that used monkey labor.” The monkeys are “tethered, chained to old tires, or confined to cages barely larger than their bodies.”

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income is taxed. If a robot comes in to do the same thing, you’d think we’d tax the robot at the same level,” he said in 2017. Of course, it won’t be the robots paying, it will be the factory. We can’t imagine robots being any happier about it than we are. (Can you picture HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey reacting when he

And just imagine Willie Wonka sweating bullets when he sees the IRS coming after his beloved Oompa Loompas!

you for asking.) Collecting half a banana at the end of a long work day seems impractical, as well as a tad cruel. (Fact check: monkeys don’t actually eat bananas in the wild, and some zoos have stopped serving them because they’re too sugary.) Microsoft founder Bill Gates suggested one answer when he proposed taxing robots that take away human jobs. “If a human worker does $50,000 of work in a factory, that

learns he has to fill out a W4-? “I’m sorry Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that.”) The same approach could work for all sorts of non-human labor. Budweiser can pay on behalf of their Clydesdales hauling wagons of beer. Circuses can pay for the elephants they train to do tricks. (There won’t be much to collect; everyone knows elephants work for peanuts.) And just imagine Willie Wonka sweating

bullets when he sees the IRS coming after his beloved Oompa Loompas! I’m having fun here, of course. But the story raises legitimate questions about how taxes should respond to changes in our economy. For example: we tax gasoline sales to pay for roads because cars and trucks use gas-powered engines. The more you use those roads, the more you pay. But the cost of batteries has dropped far enough to make electric engines competitive with their gas-powered peers. That gives Teslas an unfair advantage. Perhaps a special tax on electric car chargers could even the scales? Next time you find yourself at the grocery store, look around and notice how silly some of the choices have become. (Do we really need 25 flavors of Cap’n Crunch? Don’t they all tear up the roof of your mouth?) When it comes to taxes, though, we’re here to help you make the smartest choices, with no high-fructose corn syrup or annoying trans fats!

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Bukharian Meat Samsas By Naomi Nachman

Every few weeks, I film a cooking episode for my show, “Sunny Side Up” for Kosher.com. My recent guest was producer and businesswoman Victoria Zirkiev. Together, we made one of her favorite Bukharian recipes: Samsa. It is a cross between savory hamantaschen and a perfect hand pie. You can customize the filling and toppings. Watch how easy it is to make on our show on Kosher.com.

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Ingredients

Preparation

1 pound beef or chicken, diced 1 tablespoon pepper (or to taste) 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1 egg, beaten 2 large onions, diced 1 package puff pastry squares 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste ¼ cup sesame seeds or black sesame seeds, for topping

Prepare the Samsa

Dipping Sauce ¼ bunch cilantro, or to taste (about ½ cup chopped) 3 to 4 frozen garlic cubes Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 cup Tuscanini Crushed Tomatoes or 1 (6-ounce) can tomato sauce

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a bowl, mix onions with salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander. Add beef or chicken and mix well.

Working with one pastry square at a time, place about two tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center of the square.

Bringing two opposite corners together, form a triangle. Pinch together the ends of the pastry to seal.

Place samsa on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake 30 minutes or until golden.

Prepare the Dipping Sauce In a bowl, combine all ingredients for dipping sauce. Serve with samsa.

Naomi Nachman, the owner of The Aussie Gourmet, caters weekly and Shabbat/ Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities, with a specialty in Pesach catering. Naomi is a contributing editor to this paper and also produces and hosts her own weekly radio show on the Nachum Segal Network stream called “A Table for Two with Naomi Nachman.” Naomi gives cooking presentations for organizations and private groups throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. In addition, Naomi has been a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been featured in cookbooks, magazines as well as other media covering topics related to cuisine preparation and personal chefs. To obtain additional recipes, join The Aussie Gourmet on Facebook or visit Naomi’s blog. Naomi can be reached through her website, www.theaussiegourmet.com or at (516) 295-9669.

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Gluten Free Hamentaschen What You Will Need: 2/3 cup margarine –room temp.* 2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup sweet rice flour 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. xanthan gum ¼ tsp. salt (scant) 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin ½ cup tapioca flour 1 egg ½ cup potato starch ¾ cup sugar 10 ounce jar of filling of choice 1 Tbl. rice milk ½ cup confectioner’s sugar (for cutting board)

Preperation: 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine until creamy. Add rice flour, xanthan gum, gelatin, egg, sugar, rice milk, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Beat well. Add tapioca flour and potato starch. Beat until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. 2. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

3. Divide the dough in half and chill the unused portion until needed. Sprinkle cutting board with confectioner’s sugar. Roll out half of the dough at a time to 1/8th inch thickness. If dough is very sticky, roll between 2 pieces of parchment paper which have been coated with confectioner’s sugar.

4. Cut with round 2 ½ inch cookie cutter or glass with 2 ½ inch diameter. Fill with ½ tsp. desired dry filling, such as poppy seed or apricot Fold circle once from bottom, once from 1 side, and then meet with the other side- to form a triangle. (If dough becomes sticky, return to fridge to chill again.) Place hamentaschen on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 17 minutes or until brown. Cool on wire rack. Makes about 30 hamentaschen. *Fleischman’s is best for gluten-free baking.

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I Think We’re Good For Now Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., LMFT, CLC, SDS

o, you’re finally done. You feel worn out, exhilarated, exhausted, proud, or lucky that you found someone else to do it. The one thing you don’t feel is like doing it all over again! But, that’s not what the weatherman is telling you. He’s saying get your shovels ready, your snowblowers going, or your phones out to call any helper, because snow is on the way again. You may even have to boot up and

desperately scour the neighborhood for some unfamiliar face lurking in your neighbor’s driveway, which usually concerns you. But today you’re begging that face to come to your house next! Here, you had finally unearthed your pavement and stopped slip-sliding your way to your front door. And now, suddenly, you hear that round 2 is on its way. You’re like, can anyone help me hold it up in the sky?

Sure, kids think it’s awesome! What do they care?! They’re thinking: more sledding, more igloos, more snowmen, and no school! You’re actually thinking the exact same thing: more sledding, more igloos, more snowmen, no school – but, with a whole different attitude about it! Help! You’ve got to admit it’s deceptive. It seems angelically white in hue. Flowing like fluffy, soft cotton candy from the sky. Spreading like a soft layer of pure cream. Who wants to accuse it of being cold, wet, slippery and unwelcome?! But these things do throw us. Also, what happens is that suddenly, everything in the fridge takes on greater value. Do we have enough of the staples? What if we run out? What if the supermarket runs out? What if I have to run out?! It’s not looking so angelic anymore with that thought! And what did I do with that scrape-y thing that cleans the snow off my car?! It’s interesting. Snow is one of those things that make you feel quite torn. You watch it fall, and you feel it’s so beautiful and calming. At the same time, you watch it fall and feel so anxious and unsettled. You feel that kid-like allure to go out and jump in it. And at the same time, you want to curl up and stay warm inside by a fireplace. And you feel, oh well, it’s a fact of life, snow happens! And simultaneously, you

feel, who needs it?! Don’t you love those people who come from some perpetually warm climate who have never witnessed snow? They are ohhhh soooo excited for it! They just can’t wait to experience it! But honestly, do they really want the full experience? Are they really up for the hard work that comes along with it? The plowing, digging, salting, scraping, 5 mile an hour traveling, or are they just in it for the fun?! Oh, sure, looks great if you’re just passing through! And honestly who wouldn’t enjoy snow if it would merely pass through?! The problem is that it lingers. It takes over important spaces, such as where you want to drive or park or just plain walk! Now seriously, the top of a ski mountain – that might be a nice place for it. Or the Caribbean perhaps, they supposedly think they want to “experience” it. Or maybe some little kid’s playgroup would enjoy it in their yard! But for us? Honestly, I’d say: -enjoyed the view, -took the pics, -built with the kids, -salted and scraped - so, consensus here, I think we’re good for now!

Rivki Rosenwald is a certified relationship counselor, and career and life coach. She can be contacted at 917-705-2004 or rivki@rosenwalds.com.

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