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Around the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

JEWISH THOUGHT Rabbi Zvi Teichman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Rabbi Berel Wein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT A Healing Laugh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Centerfold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 On The Lighter Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

LIFESTYLES My Israel Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Health and Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 The Pros of Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Forgotten Heroes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Tips From a Homeschooling Mom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Kickstarting Your Kid’s Hobby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Dating Dialogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Mental Health Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Political Crossfire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Gluten Free Recipe Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 In The Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Your Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Dear Readers, Back in the pre-Covid-19 days, every Thursday evening I would go learn with my son in his Yeshiva for night seder. Seeing the yeshiva world through his eyes each week brought me back to my days of being immersed in the world of learning Torah full time. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is, but there’s something exceptionally tranquil and peaceful in the hum of a study hall in session. It’s as if all the maladies of the world were denied entrance at the door. Inside the four walls of yeshiva, there’s only room for the sweetness of learning, a deeper insight into a halachah, or an answer to a kashya. Names like Rashi and the Rambam, Tosfos and the Ran become alive as teachers in the sea of the Talmud. As we get closer to Matan Torah, let us take some time to learn something extra—even if only for a half-hour. The main thing is that while we’re learning nothing else exists. Beside the greatness of learning in and of itself it will also lift us a bit out of the mundane fast-moving, all-consuming modern world we live in. It will soften our rugged exterior and allow us to be sensitive to others around us. 3322 years ago, we received a present at Sinai. Let us cherish it and renew our commitment to drink its waters and abide by its laws. In last week’s Parsha we are guaranteed by its author, “If you follow My statutes and observe My commandments and perform them, I will give rains… the Land will yield its produce... you will live in security in your land… and I will set up my covenant with you.” Wishing you a wonderful Shabbos and a kabolas haTorah b’simchah u’bipnimiyus, Shalom

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NEWS Global News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 National. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 That’s Odd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Tracking Coronavirus Cases In Maryland, The Latest Numbers as of Monday 5/18 By: Staff Reporter

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he number of cases of coronavirus in Maryland continues to rise. On Monday, the number of confirmed cases from the state was announced to be 39,762 an increase of 958 cases since the day before. There have been 161,744 negative test results in the state. There are a total of 1,903 state confirmed deaths so far related to COVID-19, 27 more than reported the day before. HOSPITALIZATIONS: Maryland hospitalization peaked at 1,700 beds on 4/30 and as of 5/18 is down to 1447. A decrease of 14.9% Baltimore City hospitalization

peaked at 437 beds on 5/4 and as of 5/14 is down to 397. A decrease of 9.2%

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altimore City police investigated dozens of calls about illegal gatherings over the weekend as the stay-at-home order remains in place in the city. Last Friday, police received 60 calls for illegal gatherings, according to department spokesman detective Donny Moses. Since then, the department continues to receive numerous calls for gatherings, Moses said.

Police have responded to each of the incidents and were able to disperse groups without any incidents, according to Moses. No citations were issued in the incidents, police report. As Memorial Day weekend approaches, police will continue to monitor and investigate violations. While many jurisdictions in Maryland are easing restrictions, Baltimore City officials are maintaining the stay-at-home order and nonessential businesses remain closed.

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Four Attempted Thefts From Vehicles In The Pickwick Area This Past Week By: BJLife Newsroom BaltimoreJewishLife.com/Jeff Cohn

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ear Community Members, During the overnight hours of 5/17/2020, the Pikesville Precinct experienced several attempted thefts from motor vehicles. There were four attempted theft from vehicles in the 2700 block of Woodcourt Road and one on Trotwood Court. Video surveillance footage from a resident captured a subject attempting to open two vehicles doors but no access was gained due to the vehicles being locked. Access was gained to two other vehicles on Woodcourt Road but nothing was taken. The owner of the vehicle on Trotwood Court advised that their vehicle was rummaged through sometime between 5/14/20 at 8:00PM and 5/17/20 at 3:00PM but nothing was taken. The investigation revealed no signs of forced entry to any of the vehicles and that the vehicles that were locked no access was gained. Please lock your vehicles and remove all valuables from your vehicle. This includes vehicle keys,

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lthough Coronavirus has left the world in isolation, RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience) Maryland has been utilizing the time to connect in a whole new way. RAJE is an international Jewish outreach program with branches in Baltimore, New Jersey, Toronto, San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and throughout New York City that connects young Russian speaking Jews in their 20’s and early 30’s to each other, to Judaism, and to the greater Jewish community and Israel. The newest RAJE branch – RAJE Maryland – has been running online Zoom classes, workshops, and one-on-one learning session literally around the clock! They have increased attendance exponentially since the start of the pandemic with dozens of students attending multiple classes and events every single day. Regular weekly classes include insights on the weekly Torah portion, practical self, Jewish meditation, foundations in Jewish philosophy, and

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the past year RAJE Maryland ran two in-person trivia events in a local downtown Baltimore venue that drew over 60 people. “RAJE has become my extended family,” one Maryland participant said. “It has offered me a new identity as a Russian Jew – and now thanks to the internet I am connecting to Russian Jews all over the country to engage in Jewish learning on a daily basis! I never thought Judaism would become such a part of my daily life. RAJE has certainly been the silver lining in quarantine!” To help support RAJE Maryland continue their important work, please visit us at: www.rajeusa.wufoo.com/ forms/raje-maryland-donation-page/

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What is it like being on the city council? Every day brings a new set of challenges and opportunities. It is an honor to represent the 5th District and to be given the tools to really be able to have a positive impact. I could have never imagined being in this position and becoming a person who could influence positive change while growing up as a kid in the neighborhood.

What does an average day look like as a councilman? There is no such thing as an average day! Every day is very different. I can start off the day addressing a public safety issue and finish off the day at midnight at a water main break, working to facilitate the repairs. In between, I am in multiple hearings for different committees and countless other meetings addressing a variety of issues, from trash collection and water

How did you pick your slogan Back to basics? In reflecting on my time on the council, my focus has been on providing basic city services to the district. I have successfully procured more police coverage, addressed some chronic water billing issues, repaved a historic amount of streets, and had thousands of tree stumps removed. I was able to bring additional support to organizations such as Hatzolah and Ahavas Yisroel, had security cameras put up and tied into BPD’s system and also provided assistance to children with special needs learning services that the city was not properly providing. I advocated for and helped to bring new programs into our district such as; the summer lunch program, which has morphed into providing all lunches during the state of emergency. The most important job I have is to make sure my constituents all receive the basic needs they deserve. With Pesach not far behind us, Why is this election different from all other elections?

This is the first time the election is a majority vote by mail. Every registered voter will receive their ballot in the mail. They are being asked to fill it out, SIGN the back and envelope and mail it back in the prepaid envelope provided as soon as possible. There will only be a handful of places for in person voting across the entire city on June 2nd only. It is imperative that everyone take just two minutes and fill out the ballot and immediately mail it back. Is it too late to register or change party affiliations? No, you can do so up until May 27. Go to voteinBaltimore.com. How old do you need to be to vote? 17, if your birthday is before November 3. The rule is you must be 18 by the general election date, so anyone who is 17 should go ahead and register online ASAP. Anything else you’d like to share with our readers? So much of our day to day quality of life is at stake in local elections. Without a representative who cares about the entire district, many basic quality of life issues we deserve to have addressed, may be ignored. Please help me, help you and VOTE TODAY!

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Tell us about yourself? Like many people in the community, I was born in Sinai Hospital. I grew up on Clarinth Rd, in the Fallstaff neighborhood and have lived in the 5th district of Baltimore for most of my life. I went to Rabbi Talub’s shul. I graduated from the University of Baltimore Merrick School for Business. I am married to Lauren (Schuster) and have two amazing daughters who are 6 and 3. In 2016 I was elected to the Baltimore City Council where I remain the youngest member.

What was the first thing you accomplished as a council member? The first thing I did was form my CommUNITY Cabinet, which is made up of Presidents or proxy board members from every neighborhood association across the district. We get together regularly for dinner and discussions in a different neighborhood in the district each time. It has been a rewarding experience to bring together community leaders who have been leaders for many years and yet have never worked with one another. We have collaborated on many initiatives and in solving many problems across the district. It has shown all community leaders that we are a lot stronger united than divided.

billing, to the city’s budget and finances. All of this comes in between my complete commitment to constituent service needs. I am fortunate to have an excellent staff, which makes my life easier.

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WTO Head Abruptly Resigns The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) abruptly resigned last Thursday, hampering the group’s ability to foster international cooperation during a worldwide recession. In a surprise announcement, Roberto Azevedo said that he would step down on August 31, a full year before his term was supposed to end. A lifelong Brazilian diplomat, the 62-yearold has headed the WTO since 2013 and was slated to be replaced in August 2021. Azevedo said in a statement that the move was “a personal decision”

and highlighted the organization’s role in forging a more effective global economy. “The WTO may not be perfect, but it is indispensable all the same,” he said. “It is what keeps us from a world where the law of the jungle prevails, at least as far as trade is concerned.” The surprise announcement will further hurt the WTO’s effort to promote global trade during the worldwide economic downturn caused by the coronavirus. Located in Geneva, the WTO works to remove global trade barriers and promote business opportunities on an international level. In recent years, the WTO has come under severe criticism from populist politicians around the world, including U.S. President Donald Trump. The leader has alleged that the organization serves to promote Chinese interests and is responsible for millions of U.S. jobs disappearing. Since 2019, the U.S. has blocked the appointment of new judges to the WTO’s appellate court in a show of displeasure and has pushed it to make

widespread reforms. The U.S., along with Japan and the European Union, wants the organization to work to counter China’s growing economic clout and alleged bullying behavior. When queried about his response to Azevedo’s departure, Trump said that he “was okay with it” and launched into an anti-WTO tirade. “We’ve been treated very badly... They treat China as a developing nation; therefore, China gets a lot of the benefits that the US doesn’t get,” he noted.

Iran’s Policy Led to Doctors’ Deaths A new report sheds light on how Iran’s public denial of the coronavirus outbreak within its borders resulted in the deaths of hundreds of doctors and other medical personnel. With 118,392 current cases and 6,937 deaths, Iran has been hit par-

ticularly hard by the coronavirus. The Islamic Republic has become one of the world’s epicenters of the virus, with some estimates putting the actual number of deaths as ten times higher than the official figures. According to the Associated Press investigation, Iran’s coverup of the true scale of the disaster, combined with a lack of sufficient equipment such as masks and gloves, resulted in doctors being devastated by the virus. The report, which was based on interviews with 30 doctors employed in Iran, presented a damning picture of a country whose desire to prevent the public from knowing the truth resulted in disaster. After the increasing number of verified coronavirus cases erupted in early February, Iranian authorities refused to admit that something was wrong. Preventing the media from reporting that true state of affairs, special hospitals built to house coronavirus patients were kept secret and were manned by the Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). Meanwhile, fictitious death certif-

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collected by the AP, 2,070 doctors have been infected since the virus began, with at least 126 deaths. In addition, an average of one doctor died and another three were infected over a 90-day period as the lack of proper medical gear left them unable to protect themselves. “In the beginning, medical staffers faced the outbreak with very limited equipment,” recounted the AP report. “Some washed their own gowns and masks or sterilized them in regular ovens. Others wrapped their bodies in plastic bags they bought at the supermarket. The result: Dozens of medical professionals without adequate protection died along with their patients.”

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has begun the process of rolling back coronavirus restrictions. Back when the country only had 100 confirmed cases, estimates predicted a trajectory similar to that of Italy. But the country acted swiftly: New Zealand entered a level 3 lockdown on March 23, meaning non-essential businesses were closed, discretionary domestic air travel was banned, and all events and gatherings had to be cancelled. It then progressed into a level 4 lockdown – a stricter approach dubbed the “eliminate” policy – 48 hours later. Under this policy, people were urged to only maintain contact with those they lived with. Even earlier, on March 19, New Zealand closed its borders, banning all inbound travel to the country with the exception of returning New Zealanders and some essential health workers. New Zealand lifted some of its lockdown measures on April 27, moving back into the level 3 stage and allowing people to expand their social “bubbles” to reconnect with close family outside of their households. Residents are now allowed to travel around the country if necessary, but can “only move once, and in one direction.” On Monday, there were no new cases of confirmed coronavirus in the country. So far, 21 people have lost their lives in New Zealand from the disease, all of whom were over the age of 60. While schools, restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, and malls are reopening across the country, there remain two primary concerns: clubs and funerals. Clubs and pubs, among other locations where people stand and mingle, make it more difficult to carry out contact tracing. Funerals, on the other hand, raised questions about limiting the number of mourners in attendance, particularly when it comes to the threeday-long Maori services known as tangihanga. “There was a lot of conversation around the number of people who could attend,” noted Tracey Martin, the minister of internal affairs. “You can choose not to have a wedding or to delay it, but you can’t choose not to die.” Across New Zealand, some 216,000 people have been tested – over 4 percent of the population. Booths were even set up in supermarket parking lots for random testing, where not a single case was identified.

Jackfruit Goes Global

Part of a South Asian diet for centuries, the waxy yellow jackfruit is gaining popularity around the world among vegans and meat-eaters alike. The fruit weighs around 11 pounds, and can be eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking. It has become a popular meat alternative, now utilized by chefs globally for its meat-like texture when unripe. Consumers are already turning to brands such as Beyond Meat and Impossible for alternatives to chicken and beef. In India, the “superfood” is so abundant that, in the past, large quantities went to waste each year. Each tree can produce as many as 150-250 fruits a season, and in parts of the country it was not unusual for private gardens to post notices asking people to take away the fruit for free – the harvest was so plentiful that many fruits would simply rot and attract flies. In the Tamil Nadu and Kerala regions, demand for jackfruit is around 100 tons every day during the peak season to the tune of $19.8 million a year, said economics professor S. Rajendran of the Gandhigram Rural Institute. Sujan Sarkar, the Palo Alto-based executive chef of Bhambri’s restaurants, stated that it’s not only vegetarian or vegans who are consuming jackfruit. “Even the meat-eaters, they just love it,” he said.

IDF Thwarts Terror Attack Three Palestinian terrorists were shot after attempting to ignite an IDF base on fire on Friday evening.

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The attack was the latest in a recent spate of violence. On Thursday, an IDF soldier was seriously injured during a ramming attack near Hebron and had to have his leg amputated. An initial investigation of the incident found that the terrorist had left his house determined to kill an Israeli soldier and drove for hours until he spotted his victims standing on the side of the road. On Wednesday, IDF special forces shot and killed a Palestinian rioter at the Al-Fawwar refugee camp south of Jerusalem. Disguised as Arabs, the troops had infiltrated the camp in order to make an arrest but had their cover blown during the operation, sparking massive protests. Earlier in the week, 21-year-old Amit Ben-Yigal from the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion was murdered after being hit with a stone during an arrest in the city of Yabed, near Jenin. Ben-Yigal was an only child and had only one month remaining in his mandatory military service at the time of his death. “My whole life revolved around this boy. In my darkest dream I never believed I’d have the title ‘bereaved father.’ My most precious thing was taken from me,” his father grieved.

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Gabi Ashkenazi. The trip was the first time Pompeo left the United States since the coronavirus outbreak began in February as well as his first official visit to Israel.

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The State Department maintained that a possible Israeli annexation of parts of Judea and Samaria “needed to be part” of President Trump’s peace plan. In a conference call with Israeli media outlets on Friday, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus refrained from opposing annexation, saying instead that the Jewish State possessed “the right and the obligation” to make the final decision. Ortagus’ briefing came after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a highly irregular visit to Jerusalem a day earlier. “He [Pompeo] said that annexation is up to Israel,” Ortagus said, adding that talk of annexation was “certainly, by no means, the reason” for the visit. “We think these discussions should be a part of the peace process, part of President Trump’s Vision for Peace. So it should be part of discussions between the Israelis and the Palestinians,” she said. ”I don’t really have much more to say on it than that,” added Orgagus. With the U.S. locked in a battle with the coronavirus as well as an economic crisis, Pompeo’s short visit to Israel on Thursday aroused speculation as to what his true purpose was. While initial reports said that Pompeo arrived in order to pressure Israel not to annex parts of Judea and Samaria, State Department officials hinted that the visit was for different reasons entirely. “We should dispel the notion that we flew halfway around the world to talk about annexation,” said one senior official, while another added the subject “was not the top line in Pompeo’s talks.” During his 12-hour visit, Pompeo huddled with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Kahol Lavan head Benny Gantz, and incoming Foreign Minister

Included in Israel’s new government is the first-ever female haredi minister, a Harvard graduate, and hitech billionaire. Welcome to Israel’s 35th government that was sworn in on Sunday. With it are an unprecedented 36 ministers and 16 deputy ministers, the largest in the country’s 72-year history. Comprising Kahol Lavan, Likud, Labor, and the haredi Shas and UTJ parties, the large national unity government necessitated inventing five previously non-existent ministries to keep senior power brokers happy. The new portfolios include the Water Resources and Higher Education Ministries, which will both be headed by Ze’ev Elkin, Orli Levi-Abeksis’ Community Promotion Ministry, and the Settlements Ministry dealing with communities over the Green Line. Within the Likud, former Justice Minister and Netanyahu loyalist Amir Ohana will oversee the Israel Police at the Internal Security Ministry. He replaces Gilad Erdan, who will be the first person to serve as both Israel’s envoy to Washington and the United Nations at the same time since the 1950’s. Meanwhile, Miri Regev moved from the Culture to the Transportation Ministry and is slated to replace Kahol Lavan’s Gabi Ashkenazi as Foreign Minister in 18 months. Dudi Amsallem, the outgoing Communications Minister, is tapped to be the newly-created Ministerial Liaison to the Knesset. With UTJ’s Yaakov Litzman asking to be appointed Housing and Construction Minister, former Knesset

Speaker Yuli Edelstien takes control of the Health Ministry. Eli Cohen, the former Economy Minister, was appointed Intelligence Minister after being forced to vacate his old job for Labor leader Amir Peretz. Within Kahol Lavan, Omer Yankelevitch was appointed Diaspora Minister, making her the first-ever haredi woman to be a minister in the Israeli government, while Pnina Tamano-Shata became the first Ethiopian-born minister and received the Immigrant Absorption portfolio. Avi Nissenkorn, a former Histadrut labor union boss, replaces Amir Ohana as Justice Minister and the Religious-Zionist Chili Tropper is Israel’s newest Culture Minister. Yoaz Hendel, a former commando-turned military historian, is now Communications Minister.

Chinese Ambassador Dies

China backtracked on its decision to send a team of investigators to probe the sudden death of its ambassador to Israel on Sunday. Du Wei was found dead at his Herzliya residence on Sunday morning in what seemed to be a heart attack at the age of 57. Following the news, China informed Israel that it would dispatch its own team of pathologists to determine the cause of death and inspect the ambassador’s home for signs of foul play. Yet, according to Haaretz, the Chinese Foreign Ministry backtracked after being informed by their Israeli counterparts that an independent probe of their envoy’s untimely death would send an awkward message. Instead, the body will be sent back to China in an official ceremony attended by representatives from the Israeli government. Du Wei was found dead by his associates who came to check on him

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after he failed to answer their repeated phone calls. In a statement to the press on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that Wei died from a heart attack, adding that he will be replaced by Deputy Ambassador Dai Yuming. “We are deeply saddened by the death of Ambassador Du and would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently conducting the follow-up work,” said Zhao. Du Wei had taken up his post in Israel only two months ago and had spent the majority of his term under quarantine due to fears of the coronavirus. Coming at a time where Israel is under pressure by the U.S. to scrap its ties with Beijing, his sudden passing sparked rumors in China that he was the victim of foul play. During his snap visit to Israel last week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the growing U.S. displeasure with Israel’s booming business ties with China. His repeated demands that Jerusalem regulate Beijing’s activity in the Jewish State led to the National Security Council reportedly preparing a new system to curb Chinese activity more effectively.

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New Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi promised to adopt President Trump’s “Deal of the Century” and revamp his ministry’s standing during his upcoming term. Speaking at a changing of the guard ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, Ashkenazi said that the Trump peace initiative is a “historic opportunity” that needed to be exploited. “We’re facing significant region-

al opportunities, primarily President [Donald] Trump’s peace initiative. I consider this plan a significant milestone,” said the grizzled ex-general. “President Trump presented us with a historic opportunity to shape the future of the State of Israel and its boundaries for decades to come.” Ashkenazi also spoke of Egypt’s and Jordan’s role in the peace process, declaring that “they are very important allies in addressing the challenges in the region.” Ashkenazi added that he would work to “promote contacts and collaborations with other countries in the space in order to strengthen the strategic position of the State of Israel.” Ashkenazi’s remarks came only a few days after Jordan’s King Abdullah threatened to end his country’s peace treaty with Israel should Israel annex parts of Judea and Samaria. Amman has viewed Israel’s recent annexation rhetoric with alarm, warning that any solution that does not involve Israel shrinking to pre-1967 lines would cause a deep freeze in relations between the two countries. Ashkenazi will serve as Israel’s top diplomat for the next 18 months after the national unity government was sworn in on Sunday. He replaces Yisrael Katz, who held the position for the past year but was widely viewed as an ineffective foreign minister who cared little for the job. Noting the Foreign Ministry’s degraded status and a budget crisis in recent years, Ashkenazi finished his address by promising “a complete turnaround” in its day to day operations. “I see the Foreign Ministry as an integral part of the national security system of the State of Israel and its people as ‘warriors without uniforms,’” Ashkenazi said.

Abdullah: Peace Plan Could End Treaty Jordan’s King Abdullah warned that his kingdom’s peace treaty with Israel could fall apart should Israel proceed with its plans to annex the Jordan valley. Speaking with the German daily

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ed,” said Abdullah. “When the onestate plan was published six or seven months ago, his highness, the King of Saudi Arabia, said, ‘No, we are with the Palestinians.’” Abdullah also refused to rule out ending his country’s peace treaty with Israel in the event of an eventual annexation of territory in Judea and Samaria, saying merely that he didn’t “want to make threats and create an atmosphere of controversy, but we’re considering every option.” Relations between Israel and Jordan have deteriorated in recent years, with Abdullah saying in November that they had reached “its worst ever.” Over this past year, Jordan refused to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty between the two countries and recalled its envoy earlier in the year. However, Abdullah’s remarks are seen as an escalation, as he has never before spoken about possibly ending the peace treaty Jordan signed with Israel in 1995.

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two aforementioned civilians. While the parameters of the deal remain classified, it would likely feature the release of thousands of terrorists, similar to the agreement that led to the release of Gilad Shalit in 2015.

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Etihad Flies to Israel Newly-minted Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s first call after his changing of the guard ceremony on Monday was to the families of soldiers missing in action. Gantz spoke with relatives of Hadar Goldin and Oron Saul, two IDF soldiers killed in 2014’s Operation Protective Edge whose bodies are being held by Hamas in Gaza as a bargaining chip. Apart from the MIA soldiers, Gantz promised the families of Avera Mengistu and Hisham Sayyid that he would do everything possible to return them to Israel alive. Mengistu, a mentally disturbed Ethiopian Israeli, has been in Gaza since climbing the border fence in 2015. Sayyid is a Bedouin captured while on a smuggling mission. Leah and Simcha Goldin, Hadar’s parents, released a statement praising Gantz for putting a high priority on getting their son’s body back. Gantz had been the IDF chief of staff when Hadar and Shaul were taken and is said to have a positive relationship with both families. “We were excited when the replacement prime minister and incoming Defense Minister Major General Benny Gantz called to tell us that he was fully committed to bringing home our son Hadar and Sgt. Oron Saul held by Hamas,” said the Goldins. “We told Gantz that the opportunity to return soldiers and civilians should not be missed, and the new government must act here and now and fulfill its duty to the families.” Gantz’s phone call comes as reports speak of intensive negotiations between Israel and Hamas that would lead to the release of Saul’s and Goldin’s bodies as well as the

In a first of its kind, Etihad Airways, the flag-carrier airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced it would fly aid to Israel with aid for the Palestinians, marking the first known direct commercial flight between the nations. The flight comes as the United Arab Emirates, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai on the Arabian Peninsula, has no formal diplomatic ties to Israel over its control of land wanted by the Palestinians for a future state. However, it marks an open moment of cooperation between the countries after years of rumored back-channel discussions between them over the mutual enmity of Iran. Etihad, a state-owned, long-haul carrier, confirmed it had a flight on Tuesday to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. “Etihad Airways operated a dedicated humanitarian cargo flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv on 19 May to provide medical supplies to the Palestinians,” the airline said. “The flight had no passengers on board.” The flight would be delivering humanitarian aid provided by the UAE to the Palestinians through the World Food Program. The extent of Gulf Arab ties with Israel is still mostly kept private. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have allegedly used Israeli spyware to go after government critics.

Israel is likely behind a cyberattack which halted traffic and caused “total disarray” at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei Port, located near the Strait of Hormuz, last week, according to a report by The Washington Post. On May 11, Mohammad Rastad, Managing Director of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), announced that a cyberattack managed to damage a number of private systems at the Shahid Rajaei port. Rastad also confirmed that the attack was carried out by a foreign entity, according to Fars. Intelligence and cybersecurity officials familiar with the incident told The Post that the attack was carried out by “Israeli operatives,” possibly in retaliation for an earlier cyberattack on Israel’s civilian water system. Satellite photographs showing miles-long traffic jams on highways leading to the Shahid Rajaee port and dozens of loaded container ships waiting just off the coast. The cyberattack was “highly accurate,” according to a security official with a foreign government that monitored the incident, which reportedly took place on May 9, two days before Iranian officials acknowledged it had occurred. Earlier this month, Israel’s security cabinet met to discuss an alleged Iranian cyberattack on Israeli water and sewage facilities that took place in April. The attack did not cause substantial damage except for a few issues in local water systems, according to Israeli officials, but is still seen as a substantial escalation by the Iranians, especially since the attack targeted civilian infrastructure.

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Firefighters Injured in LA Blaze Twelve firefighters were hurt while battling an out-of-control blaze in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in a cluster of apartment buildings near Little Tokyo and Skid Row. It quickly mushroomed into a massive blaze, leading the department to issue an official “Mayday” call at about 6 p.m. More than 230 firefighters answered the call, rushing to the area from all over the city. But while they were inside the building, there was “a significant explosion, very high, very wide, rumbling the entire area,” said LAFD Capt. Erik Scott. The powerful explosion sent a towering pillar of black smoke billowing into the air that could be seen from miles away and torched a fire engine parked nearby. As the building was enveloped in a ball of flames, firefighters came running out, some racing down a burning set of ladders, many of them

on fire. Those injured were evacuated to County USC Medical Center, where they received treatment for burn injuries and smoke inhalation. On Monday, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said that it is sending in special agents from around the country to help with the criminal investigation. They are expected to help reconstruct the scene, identify where the fire started, and determine what caused it.

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans a nationwide study of up to 325,000 people to track how the new coronavirus is spreading across the country into next year and beyond, a CDC spokeswoman and researchers conducting the effort said. The CDC study, expected to launch in June or July, will test samples from blood donors in 25 metropolitan areas for antibodies created when the immune system fights the coronavirus, said Dr. Michael Busch, director of the nonprofit Vitalant Research Institute. Busch is leading a preliminary ver-

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Want to eat out? You may have to use your noodle – your pool noodle, that is. A café in Germany has been asking patrons to wear hats with foam swimming noodles attached to encourage social distancing while dining outside. Café & Konditorei Rothe, in Schwerin, Germany, posted a picture of the scene to its Facebook page. Diners can be seen sitting at separate tables wearing the octopus-like hats and enjoying the spring day. No word on how to have a serious conversation with your spouse if you’re both wearing pool toys on your heads.

Social Distancing – to the Max Think you’ve become somewhat of a social distancing expert? This job may be for you. NASA has announced that it is seeking a team of social isolation experts to spend eight months locked in a Russian lab to help collect data for future missions to the moon and Mars. Selected candidates will spend the time in a closed facility with “environmental aspects similar to those astronauts are expected to experience on future missions to Mars.” The team will also conduct scientific experiments similar to those NASA expects future astronauts to attempt on missions to the moon and

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So much death. So much illness. So much frustration. So much financial insecurity. So much anxiety over what possibly awaits us up ahead. A year ago I wrote an essay, in a different forum, based on a remarkable insight from the Holy Ishbitzer as recorded in his seminal work, Mei HaShiloach, that is almost prophetic in its precise relevance to every facet of our current state. I share it here in the hope that you will be as uplifted as I was, and that it will inspire us to deal effectively with the great challenges we face.

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noise, attuning our ears to the whispered breath of G-d that continues to encourage us lovingly at every point in life. Life is fair! On Yom Kippur we take a break from the shackles of our material bodies and needs, transforming ourselves into virtual angels. The physical world is merely the playing field where we discover our true essence, our deeper souls. It is not what we can physically offer in tribute to the Almighty that defines us as much as it is the yearning for closeness which can be achieved absent of any material offering. Life is fair! Finally, the holiday of Sukkos teaches us that we ride upon the proverbial shoulders of our father every moment of our lives. When we commemorate the actual Clouds of Glory, we are declaring an awareness of His protection even when those clouds are invisible. In that reality there is no room for worry. Each day in the embrace of G-d infuses us with the security resembling that of a child in the womb of its mother, who simply senses it is being nurtured and cared for, with nary a fear or worry. Life is fair! The Torah perhaps taught us this vital lesson in the context of the exalted and exceptional family of the kohanim to emphasize that no matter where one finds himself on the ladder of achievement, we all face moments of stress, confusion and fear. No one is excluded from these tests of faith. So, the next time you face the pain of loss, soothe the wound with the knowledge that it is merely an interval, and the journey continues. When you feel shortchanged by your limitations, remember in overcoming those insufficiencies lay your perfection. When tootling down the road of life you get a flat tie, do not forget, G-d is right there next to you changing the tire. When you feel down by the inability to contribute due to a lack of resources, realize that your frustrated yearning is more valuable than the fattest offering. When you fret over what the next day may bring, visualize that no matter what that may be, you will always be sitting confidently on your Father’s shoulder.

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his section of the Torah is entitled Bamidbar, in the desert. It is hard for us to imagine – though it may be less hard in our current situation than it was before we were put into quarantine – how the Jewish people lived in the desert for four decades. Since they had no gainful occupations and they had no struggle to feed themselves for the miraculous bread from heaven fell and the well of Miriam and of Moshe provided them with water and sustenance, what did they do with their time? The apparent answer is that they absorbed themselves in understanding, studying, and assessing the laws and values of the Torah. In any event, they had to raise a new generation of people, a generation that would pursue the goal of entering the land of Israel and settling it and creating a more normal, so to speak, Jewish society. Our rabbis have characterized the generation of the desert as being one of great intelligence, knowledge, and understanding. Yet it was a generation of seemingly no purpose because it was doomed to die in the desert and not accomplish the goal that was entrusted to it when it left Egypt. It was told that it would accept the Torah and then march into the land of Israel. Moshe was successful in having them accept the Torah, but he was unsuccessful in attempting to have them move to the land of Israel. In fact, an element of the people would say that not only would they not go forward to the land of Israel, but they would be willing to retreat and go backwards into the land of Egypt, the land of affliction and of plagues. It is hard for us to imagine such a generation, with its sole task only to

mark time until it passed away and made room for the next generation, which would perforce enter the land of Israel and build there a society. The desert had, however, positive aspects to it as well. The Talmud

purpose in the life of that person. The generation of the desert represents to us a two-faced and double-edged society. On the one hand negative because of its refusal to progress towards its ultimate goal,

If one can relieve oneself of desires and of outside pressures and live as though one is in a desert, then the Torah can find a real home and purpose in the life of that person.

teaches us that the Torah was given to a generation that could live in the desert. If one can relieve oneself of desires and of outside pressures and live as though one is in a desert, then the Torah can find a real home and

the land of Israel, and, on the other, a society of blessedness, free from daily wants and pressures with the ability to intellectualize Torah into its very being. In Jew ish t rad it ion, t he

generation of the desert is always represented not so much as a transitional generation but as a wasted generation. One who has opportunity and ability and does not employ that ability to fulfill the opportunity presented, is seen, in the eyes of the Torah, as wasting one’s existence. And the Torah has a prohibition against wasting anything –certainly time and opportunities. Because of this, we are always troubled when reading these portions of the Torah that will follow for the next few weeks and this section of the Torah which bears the name of the desert as its title. We are struck with a feeling of pity and sadness that the generation that had the possibility of being the greatest ended up being a wasted generation, dying in the desert, having no home, and little or no opportunity, after its great start when freed from Egypt. Every generation must be on the watch – that it should not be a generation of the desert. We can learn to take advantage of situations which allow us to study and to employ intellectual realism, but we have to also beware that a generation of the desert that does not build for the future and does not take hold of its opportunities will not be remembered as a positive and great generation amongst the story of the people of Israel. We are faced with great challenges, but with great opportunities. And our generation certainly will not be remembered as a generation of the desert, but rather as a generation of Jews who helped build the land of Israel and who have rebuilt the Jewish world, wherever Jews exist. Shabbat shalom.

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OVID-19 has afflicted the entire world, leaving death, pain, financial suffering, fear and dread in its wake. One silver lining is that the pandemic has provided us an opportunity for introspection, to re-examine our lives and re-evaluate our priorities. A number of friends have shared these sentiments with us and, contemplating change, asked how the coronavirus crisis will affect the Israel real estate market. Any person claiming to know with certainty what will transpire in the future is foolish at best and irresponsible at worst. Rather, we will share our collective thoughts and “best guesses,” based on many recent conversations with buyers, sellers, colleagues and developers. There is a happy ending to this story, but you – as a member of a tribe that has survived millennia of exile, pogroms, epidemics, and worse – probably intuitively knew that. Presently, the sales market for existing homes has been quiet; buyers and agents lack the mobility to view properties so there are few new deals closing. However, deals that have been in the works are getting signed. What, though, will happen after the government loosens the social distancing restrictions? We anticipate an initial burst of activity as people who planned to buy this spring are anxiously waiting to purchase and move their families into new homes. After the expected initial shortterm deal flow wanes, how will the long-term housing market fare? We can look to Israel’s past to guide us in predicting its future. Historically, Israel real estate has fared better than most countries during financial downturns. One important reason is that Israelis generally have a larger percentage of equity in their homes

than overseas owners. This is due, in part, to the Bank of Israel’s relatively large equity requirement – which explains why foreclosures in Israel are such a rarity.

years, we have seen on three occasions prices soften, but never plummet. Consequently, if prices do end up dropping in the near-term, we would envision a slowdown in the

We can look to Israel’s past to guide us in predicting its future.

Another reason is resilience. Ever since its establishment, Israel has endured wars, terror attacks, national and international financial crises, and more. Despite these challenges, the residential real estate market has proven to be extremely resilient. Trusting real estate’s rock-solid track record, property owners have exhibited patience to weather the economic downturns, waiting to sell until the market strengthened. Accordingly, over the past thirty-five

second-hand sales market – but not drastic price reductions – until buyer confidence strengthens and prices rebound. Interestingly, in contrast to the recent sluggish sales market for existing homes, properties under construction in new projects are continuing to sell. In fact, a developer in Bnei Brak confided that sales activity in some of his projects are brisker now than pre-coronavirus. Buyers explained to him that, though

concerned about COVID-19’s shortterm ramifications, the market realities – strong housing demand and limited supply – give them confidence to purchase now, especially with murmurings that the expected impending economic challenges may reduce the number of new development projects entering the market over the next couple of years. We are witnessing a somewhat similar trend in the beautiful new community of Eden Hills. Surrounded by nature preserves – one astute client called the location Israel’s Napa Valley – Eden Hills was extremely well-received when we did pre-sales in the United States before Purim. Due to the project’s unique mix of intimacy, beauty and excellent location – very close to Ramat Bet Shemesh, which addresses families’ medical, educational, shopping and transportation needs – almost all of the buyers who signed up are moving forward with their purchases. And the fact that purchase payments will be spread out over the next four years has given purchasers comfort that Wall Street will stabilize before most payments are due. Ending where we started, there is no question that the effects of COVID-19 will reach the real estate industry, as it is a cornerstone of the country’s economy. Although we anticipate initial bumps on this journey, our expectation is that Israel’s housing market will stabilize relatively quickly.

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By Hylton I. Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP

he rollercoaster called Covid-19 has slammed the world. It is a vortex of information, misinformation, and everything in between. Facts and speculation about this moving target change so quickly that a fatiguing mental whiplash is one of its results. Back in the “ancient days” of this pandemic – meaning less than two weeks ago – scientists believed that, for the most part, children were spared the ravages of this virus. The few babies who were diagnosed as Covid-19 positive were hospitalized because they were less than 8 weeks old with a temperature greater than 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Hospitalizing an infant for a minimum of 48 hours with this temperature minimum or above is standard operating procedure (even when Covid-19 is not rampant). They have been discharged and are doing beautifully. Kids and adolescents with Covid-19 seemed to experience minimal symptoms and discomfort. Children can be asymptomatic while being “shedders” or carriers of Covid-19. This is one reason why grandparents and great-grandparents need to maintain social distance. Further, we encouraged and continue to encourage parents to make sure their children maintain social distance from peers. Until recently, meaning about a week ago, the medical world was confident. But despite these precautions, an ominous pediatric condition possibly linked to Covid-19 has appeared in Europe and, most recently, in the United States. Pediatricians worldwide are reporting about an inflammatory syndrome that has been (aptly) named Pediatric Multi-System Inflamma-

tory Syndrome (PIMS). PIMS is a new health condition diagnosed in children who had novel coronavirus. Note the past tense. More on that later. The virus presents as similar to

tervention and treatment (most usually intravenous gamma globulin and oral low dose aspirin), most children recover and have no residual symptoms or lasting problems. Diagnosing PIMS is done by rul-

Please know that your pediatrician cares and wants the best for your children.

Kawasaki disease. Kawasaki is a rare illness whose cause is unknown (although researchers think it may be caused by an infection), and it affects children mainly ages 0-5 years old, but sometimes up until 13 years of age. It is a type of vasculitis, an inflammation of the blood vessels that can affect the entire body, including the blood vessels of the heart, also known as the coronary arteries. Left untreated, children with Kawasaki disease are at higher risk of developing problems within the coronary arteries; other areas of the heart may be affected as well. With immediate in-

ing out causes for symptoms and a physical exam. Symptoms include a fever of 102-104 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 5 days, red eyes, changes in the lining of the mouth, skin changes in the hands and feet, rash, swollen lymph nodes and red, cracked lips. Again – the physical exam is important. To make things more confusing, not all children diagnosed with Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome have tested positive for Covid-19. Some scientists believe that by the time inflammation appears in the body, the Covid-19 virus is no lon-

ger detectable on nasal swabs. Because this is a new, developing area of medicine, pediatric experts in intensive care, infectious disease, cardiology, rheumatology, and Kawasaki disease are reviewing data from the cases in the United States and Europe. They are offering guidance to pediatric clinicians and are laying out a blueprint for further research into this mysterious illness that may be Covid-19-related. Interestingly, PIMS is not contagious. Why? Because, to have PIMS, the child must have had the infection previously. In order to have antibodies against Covid-19, the patient must be past the contagious stage of the disease. What should be the takeaway for readers? First, this illness is rare. Very rare. Second, do not Google. It’s not worth your agonizing nor increased intake of alcohol and G-d knows what else. If you see symptoms listed earlier, don’t diagnose and don’t panic. Rather, call your pediatrician. If the doctor instructs you to bring your child into the office, heed the directions and follow his advice. Emerging information about Covid-19 is a 24/7 phenomenon. Same for PIMS. Please know that your pediatrician cares and wants the best for your children. As always, daven. Dr. Hylton I. Lightman is a pediatrician and Medical Director of Total Family Care of the 5 Towns and Rockaway PC. He can be reached at drlightman@totalfamilycaremd.com, on Instagram at Dr.Lightman_ or visit him on Facebook.

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The Pros of Cheesecake By Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN

havuos is a yom tov we all look forward to with one delicious highlight: cheesecake! Everyone is ready to pack in the cheesecake along with other dairy delicacies. The downside of all the delicious dairy food is the unwanted calories that come along with it. In order to make your yom tov enjoyable, and not feel guilty about all the excess calories, let’s focus on some of the many benefits of dairy. Dairy foods are rich in protein, calcium, magnesium, folate, vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, and vitamins A, D, and E. Milk, cheeses, and yogurts are a great source of protein which help many Americans meet their daily protein needs. One cup of milk contains approximately 8-10g of protein. A half of a cup cottage cheese has approximately 13g of protein. One-and-a-half ounces of cheese such as cheddar contains 9-11g of protein. The Institute of Medicine recommends that 10-35% of total daily calories should come from protein – about 50-175 grams per day if you normally eat about 2,000 calories each day. Protein is needed for all of our muscles, hair, skin, and nails. Protein is also used to make enzymes, hormones, and other chemicals. Basically, protein is essential in every cell in our body! A great way to meet the daily recommendations for protein is from dairy products. Another main nutrient found in dairy products is the mineral calcium. Dairy products are the main source of calcium in American’s diets. Calcium is the most abundant mineral, and one of the most important ones in the human body. Calcium has many various functions that have vast benefits. Calcium is well-known for its key role in building bones and teeth as well as maintaining bone mass. Adequate calcium intake is vital in adolescents to build strong bone mass and help prevent osteoporosis later in life. If there is not enough calcium intake to maintain sufficient amounts of calcium in

the blood, the parathyroid glands will be activated to secrete more parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH will then pull calcium out of the bones to supply more calcium to the blood stream.

seins and whey – have similar effects to blood pressure-lowering medications. Additional benefits of calcium include reducing PMS symptoms and aiding in weight loss. Research has

This causes a loss of bone substance, which eventually can lead to osteoporosis. Calcium is also essential for cardiac function by regulating heart and muscle contraction and nerve conduction.

also shown that calcium plays a role in preventing certain cancers. For example, calcium with vitamin D may help protect against breast cancer in premenopausal women. In order for calcium to be able to

Protein is essential in every cell in our body

Another benefit of calcium is its role in controlling high levels of magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium in the blood. Doctors use calcium supplementation to help control these levels. There’s also good evidence that calcium can help prevent or control high blood pressure. The proteins that are found in low-fat dairy – ca-

perform its many jobs, it requires the assistance of vitamin D. Vitamin D is needed for calcium to be absorbed from the digestive tract. Thus, Vitamin D helps maintain normal blood calcium levels. Dairy products are a great source of vitamin D. One cup of milk has 25% of the daily value of vitamin D. Many Americans are lacking

adequate amounts of vitamin D and therefore many brands of milk are fortified with vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential in promoting healthy bones by aiding in calcium absorption. Vitamin D is also involved in immune health and controlling blood pressure. Dairy products are also a rich source of folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. Deficiency of vitamin B12 has been associated with negative neurologic outcomes, such as dementia and cognitive impairment. Folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 play important roles in the homocysteine cycle. Without adequate amounts of these nutrients, the homocysteine cycle is impaired, and homocysteine builds up in the bloodstream. High levels of homocysteine cause an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, which is also associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Dairy products are a rich source of many vital nutrients which have essential functions in our body. Due to the high nutrient concentration, high intake of low-fat dairy products is associated with strong bone health, a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and with lower blood pressure in adults. So, when taking a bite of the rich cheesecake over Shavuos, be positive, and focus on the many benefits of the dairy products it contains instead of feeling guilty about those calories! Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN, is a Master’s level Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist. She graduated CUNY Brooklyn College receiving a Bachelor’s in Science and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences. She is currently a private nutrition consultant and conducts nutrition workshops in assisted livings, senior centers, and nursing homes. She can be reached at CindyWeinberger1@gmail.com or 917623-6237. Follow us on instagram @EatBetterandFeelBetter.

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Capturing Eichmann 60 Years Later By Avi Heiligman

n the months prior and following the Allied sweep of Europe in World War II, the world became a small place for Nazi criminals. Many were captured and were brought to trial. Thousands, however, escaped Europe and found haven in South America. Argentina, in particular, was known to help Nazi criminals escape through routes known as “rat lines.” Nazi hunters spent the next several decades searching for these criminals with varying amounts of success. Israeli Mossad agents were also in on the hunt, and in 1957 they got a tip that the architect of the Final Solution was living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their target was Adolf Eichmann, a sadist who had been with the Nazi Party and the SS since 1932. He was assigned to deal with the “Jewish problem” and came up with the idea of deporting Jews to ghettos. During the war, Eichmann and his cohorts were responsible for sending millions of Jews to extermination camps where they were gassed. After Germany invaded Hungary in 1944, Eichmann took the lead on the deportation of hundreds of thousands of Jews – the monster took pride in his success in dealing with the “Jewish problem.” Needless to say, the Allies tried capturing Eichmann after the war, and his name came up during the Nuremberg Trials. A manhunt for Eichmann ensued, and he was actually captured by American troops at the end of the war. However, he had falsified papers and was released before security forces knew that they had let go a very dangerous criminal. Eichmann then moved around Germany to avoid detection and in 1950 had obtained a passport from the International Committee of the Red Cross. He reached Argentina under the name Ricardo Klement and held several jobs before landing a leadership position at a Mer-

cedes-Benz factory. Other Nazis knew where Eichmann was located as he had been interviewed in 1956 by a Dutch collaborator. Despite the fact that the public thought he had disappeared for good, Nazi hunters were hot on his trail. Chief among

father had caused in the Holocaust. The father of the girl was a half-Jewish German immigrant to Argentina and quickly alerted Bauer. The girl went on a fact-finding mission and met face-to-face with Eichmann. Soon, all of this information was sent to Mossad

Suddenly, as he walked, a burly man – Peter Zvi Malkin – approached him and said, “Un momentito, señor.”

them was concentration camp survivor Simon Wiesenthal. He closely monitored all of Eichmann’s family and found a letter written by Eichmann himself in 1953. This information was passed on to the Israeli consulate but it was prosecutor-general in West Germany Fritz Bauer who was given more specifics on Eichmann’s location. A father heard from a boy that his daughter was dating about the destruction his

director Isser Harel via Bauer who had contacted the Israeli Foreign Minister Walter Eytan. Israeli agents had been sent to Argentina to gather intelligence on Eichmann but at first were unsuccessful. Then, in 1960, the chief investigator of Shin Bet, Zvi Ahroni, spent several weeks in Buenos Aires before confirming that it was indeed Eichmann in Argentina. It took time to positively

identify him, but they knew it was him when he brought home flowers for his anniversary. Prime Minister David Ben Gurion did not want to alert the Argentineans that they knew where Eichmann was and did not put in an extradition request since Argentina usually turned them down. Instead, it was decided that a team would enter the country, capture Eichmann, and get him to Israel to stand trial. There were 30 members of the Mossad and other Israeli agencies sent to Argentina, with Isser Harel personally leading them to oversee the operation. The team that was to capture Eichmann was comprised of eight men mainly from the Shin Bet and under the command of Rafi Eitan. On the night of May 11, 1960, Ricardo Klement was coming off the #203 bus and walking to his home on Garibaldi Street in the San Fernando suburb of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was running late, and his wife and kids were waiting for him. Suddenly, as he walked, a burly man – Peter Zvi Malkin – approached him and said, “Un momentito, señor.” Klement then appeared to be about to grab for a gun and the three men wrestled him to the ground. They picked him up – one by his legs, another holding his body and the third cradling his head – and carried him to a waiting car. He was squealing the whole time, and in the car another agent sat on him to prevent him from escaping. Eichmann was told that if he moved he would get a bullet in his head. He then said in German under his breath, “I am resigned to my fate.” His kidnappers knew at that point that they had their man. After the successful capture, Eichmann was taken to a safe house and was held there for nine days. On May 20, he was sedated, and the team

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An identification card issued to Eichmann under his new name, Ricardo Klement dressed him as an airline attendant. He was flown on an El Al flight to Israel while stopping in Senegal to refuel. The process to get him to the plane was hazardous as his family was frantically searching for him but the operation did not arouse suspicion at the airport. Finally, the plane arrived in Israel on May 22, and Ben Gurion jubilantly announced his capture while addressing the Knesset.

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considered the operation a violation of their sovereignty. Eventually both countries released a joint statement that said that Israel was wrong to enter the country but that no repercussions would come from the incident. For almost a year, Eichmann was interrogated, and evidence was gathered for the upcoming trial. The trial itself was an emotional time for many that had survived the Holocaust. Eichmann appeared in court in a bulletproof box and used the defense that he was “just following

Eichmann’s hidden home in Argentina orders” (a claim that was used to no avail by many Nazi criminals during the Nuremberg Trials). On December 12, 1951 the court read its verdict. Eichmann was found guilty of 15 counts of crimes against humanity, war crimes, crimes against the Jewish people, and membership in a criminal organization. After the appeal failed to overturn the verdict, he was hanged on June 1, 1962. Eichmann was the only civilian executed by Israel since their independence in 1948. The capture of the no-

torious war criminal could have gone wrong badly since it was fraught with dangers at every turn. The operators of the Mossad and Shin Bet conducted the mission so flawlessly that today, 60 years later, the operation is still studied worldwide by spy agencies.

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think it’s a given that most parents (and those people who aren’t parents) are overwhelmed at this time. There are so many things to juggle, all while dealing with your own stress, that overseeing schoolwork feels impossible. I often get asked how I homeschool multiple kids and teach all of them. Homeschooling is very different from the current schooling at home for our yeshiva students but I will try to adjust my answer to hopefully make juggling a little easier for parents. Additionally, each family and their needs are so different that no article can possibly cover everyone. I will start this by stating that prioritizing is crucial with juggling. The less you try to juggle, the more ability you have to focus on each need. This may not be the time to organize your sock drawer. See what’s a priority and close your eyes to the rest.

ORGANIZATION It’s a given that an organized household will run smoother than a disorganized one. It’s surprising how much time can be wasted each day just trying to locate supplies and books. It saves time and prevents unnecessary stress when kids can easily access their supplies. Pencils, crayons, and similar items can either be organized in a central place, such as on the table or counter. Alternatively, kids can have their own bin or supply box holding their personal supplies, all stored in a central location. Tablets, phones, and other technology can all be stored in one location or charging center. To make it easier to see at a glance who owns what, we have assigned a different color to each child’s schoolwork. Their school books, supplies, and everything else they need for school are stickered with, or pur-

chased in, their color. Colored tape, sharpies, or even nail polish can be used instead. It saves us time when it comes to finding and putting away supplies and gives younger kids more independence to know what is theirs. Schedules can be highlighted with the appropriate color to show kids quickly who is scheduled for each slot. This may help parents who are trying to oversee multiple conference calls and zoom classes.

TODDLERS Toddlers (and preschoolers) get their own topic. Little ones love to be involved, and they often get in the way. I usually find that once the novelty of a new situation wears off, they stop being so interested in what the other kids are doing. Until then, I often assign them their own “work.” Their “work” can be anything from coloring books to puzzles. I put their

“work” (labeled with their color) in the same spot as their older siblings’ schoolwork. They feel very important having their own work, and it can keep them busy for a bit. As a last resort, distraction is a surprisingly effective tool with bored toddlers; simply direct them to a toy or other item of interest. When they need attention, as opposed to being bored, I find that little ones need lots of physical affection and just holding them while I assist another child keeps them calm. I’ve nursed a baby while doing work with another child. It’s not the easiest but it beats a meltdown and meets everyone’s needs simultaneously.

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some small ways I try to make sure each child gets their emotional needs met. Younger children in particular need lots of physical affection. They get so much just from sitting on a parent’s lap or cuddling, even if you can’t give them your undivided attention. Making a conscious effort

to hug a child as you pass them; sharing a kind word or funny joke with an older child goes very far. Spending private time with a child, whether it’s a walk or a game, is an excellent way to bond. I often find that I can appreciate each child more when I have that private time with them.

No, I can’t give you sanity. What I can do is remind you to take time for yourself. One of the first questions people ask me is how I handle not having any time to myself. They’re often surprised to hear that I have “me time.” I have a spot each week worked into our schedule that is time for me. I’m a better mother when I take that time, and it’s important. Be gentle on yourself, and be gentle on your kids.

Sara Rayvych, MSEd, has her master’s in general and special education. She has been homeschooling for over 10 years in Far Rockaway. She can be contacted at RayvychHomeschool@gmail.com.

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The recruiter then looks at Bob and asks: “What skills to you bring to the Air Force?” Bob says: “I chop wood!”

“Son,” the recruiter replies, “we don’t need wood choppers in the Air Force. What do you know how to do?” “I chop wood!” “Young man,” huffs the recruiter, “you are not listening to me. We don’t need woodchoppers – this is the 21th century!” “Well,” Bob says, “you hired my brother!” “Of course, we did,” says the general. “He’s a pilot!” Bob rolls his eyes. “So what?! I have to chop it before he can pile it!”

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1. C- In 1964, as the Civil War raged and thousands of soldiers were dying, the Union government needed a cemetery to bury its dead. The Union occupied Arlington and the Arlington Estate of Confederate General Robert E. Lee was the most suitable property in the area. The property was high and free from floods, it had a view of the District of Columbia, and it was aesthetically pleasing. Denying Robert E. Lee use of his home after the war was also a valuable political consideration. 2. D- The War of 1812 is often considered to be the “forgotten war.” Some facts that were not forgotten: The White House and Capitol were burned to the ground during the invasion of Washington, D.C.; First Lady Dolley Madison garnered fame for saving a portrait of George Washington before flames engulfed the president’s home; and in 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star Spangled Banner” while watching the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor. 3. A 4. D 5. A- On July 20, 1950, Major General Dean became separated from his men during battle. He hid alone in the woods around the countryside during the day and traveled at night for over a month. On August 25, 1950, after a hand-to-hand struggle with fifteen North Koreans, he was captured. General Dean had no contact with the outside world until he was interviewed on December 18, 1951 by an Australian, Wilfred Burchett, who was a correspondent for Le Soir, a French left-wing newspaper. This was the first time that anyone had any idea General Dean was alive since being reported missing in action. He was released in 1953 and showered with military and civilian honors. General Dean, however, insisted he was no hero but “just a dogface soldier.” 6. C- 625,000 soldiers died in the Civil War, amounting to 1.988% of the total population of 32,000,000 American citizens. The second deadliest war was World War II, in which we lost 405,399 soldiers, amounting to .307% of the total population. 7. A- Plans were delayed for a couple days because of bad weather, until Gen. Eisenhower finally gave the order. 8. D

Vietnam War World War II Revolutionary War War in Afghanistan Dwight D. Eisenhower George S. Patton Matthew B. Ridgway Douglas Macarthur World War II Vietnam War Civil War World War I Major General William F. Dean Lt. General Levon D. Smeth Lt. General Jean McArthur Sergeant John McCain Peace, Progress, Prosperity Secure Our Homeland First Don’t Swap Horses Midstream He Kept Us Out of War France Japan Italy Poland Mexico Spain France Britain It was Thomas Jefferson’s farm It was an army base It was Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s plantation It was a hunting grounds

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8. Which of the following was the U.S.’s longest war? a. b. c. d.

7. In World War II, who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces who directed the D-Day invasion and announced its start by saying, “OK, we’ll go”? a. b. c. d.

6. In which war did the U.S. suffer the most deaths? a. b. c. d.

5. Which U.S. soldier was the highest-ranking officer captured by North Korean troops? a. b. c. d.

4. What was Woodrow Wilson’s campaign slogan when he ran for re-election in 1916? a. b. c. d.

3. On June 6, 1944, American troops invaded the beaches of Normandy during World War II. What country is Normandy in? a. b. c. d.

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If you want your children to listen, try talking softly to someone else. -Ann Landers

Inside me there’s a thin person struggling to get out, but I can usually sedate him with four or five cupcakes. -Bob Thaves

Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia. - Charles M. Schulz

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A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kickboxing. -Emo Philips

We learn from experience that men never learn anything from experience. -George Bernard Shaw

If you live to be one hundred, you’ve got it made. Very few people die past that age. -George Burns

If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead. - Johnny Carson

Cleaning up with children around is like shoveling during a blizzard. -Margaret Culkin Banning

Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. -Mark Twain

My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years older already. -Milton Berle

By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day. -Robert Frost

It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance? -Ronald Reagan

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A Budding Beethoven? Your child doesn’t have to be Mozart – writing symphonies at age four – in order to play music for a hobby or even to become an accomplished musician. Many accomplished and well-known musicians didn’t even start playing music until their teenage years. But, says professional keyboard player Tzvi Lampert, “an ideal age to start is between 7 and 10, depending on the kid’s level of interest and level of talent.”

Lampert, who is a keyboard player, band leader, and music teacher at Brandeis School, explains that music is a way of thinking, so the younger one is when they start, the easier it is for them to get into it, similar to young people learning a new language. There are obviously many different musical instruments that one can learn. Ask any child which instrument they want to play, though, and most will instantly respond: drums! Hmm…add that to the quar-

antine mix and now things are really becoming combustible. The truth is that it’s not just the effect that drums would have on your sanity that should eliminate drums from your list of possibilities. There’s another reason as well. “The joke that all musicians tell,” says Lampert, “is: what do you call the guy who hangs out with musicians? The drummer.” He is quick to add that there are many drummers that are very musical, but the really great drummers also play other in-

struments. Drums shouldn’t be the first instrument one plays if the goal is to be a well-rounded musician, he explains. Rabbi Yitzy Ross, who leads a family band consisting of himself along with seven of his sons ka”h (his youngest, age 5, is in the process of learning keyboard), is not opposed to looking at a child’s personality to determine which instrument is suited for him. In fact, during our discussion, when asked about that, in the process of think-

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amed Japanese writer Haruki Murakami once quipped, “The most important thing we learn at school is the fact that the most important things can’t be learned at school.” In order to help you bring out your child’s latent talents, we spoke with local professional artists – musicians, photographers, artists, and chefs – to help you bring these skills to the fore. Hopefully their advice and tips will resonate with you and help get your child on the road towards an enjoyable hobby.

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ing out loud, he noted almost to himself, “Well, let’s see, my oldest plays tenor sax; the next one plays drums; Avi plays guitar; Mordechai plays trumpet; Moshe plays flute; Yehuda plays alto sax….” Reb Yitzy, whose family band website is rockmishpacha.com, notes that although parents and children oftentimes gravitate towards keyboard and guitar, that is a big mistake. “They should proceed with caution and consider other instruments,” he says. “Guitar and keyboard have a 94% failure mark after one year. But if you give a kid a saxophone, the kid can play a song after three lessons. Then he starts building up.” Tzvi Lampert explains that what makes piano somewhat difficult to learn is that it is essentially like an entire orchestra. “You are not just playing one note at a time like a horn,” he explains. “On keyboard, you are playing melody, base, harmonies, melodies, and sometimes counter melodies at the same time; you have 10 fingers to work with. So, to really play piano right, you really have to be able to do a lot at one time.” Even so, if your child is inclined to play keyboard, the type of keyboard that you should get depends on what the goal is. “In the frum world, there are two main categories of those who want to play,” says Tzvi. “There are parents who want to teach their kids how to be a one-man band playing heimishe music, and then there are parents who want their kids to learn by the book – playing classical, reading notes, learning theory, etc. For each of those approaches there are different recommendations. “If you’re doing classical-type lessons, you want to buy something

that’s as similar to piano as possible, meaning 88 weighted keys and realistic sounding. If, though, you are looking to have your child play fun music or one-man band music, you want to get a machine that is fun, that has cool beats. It should have good guitar sounds, good saxophone sounds, something that the kid will have fun with and be able to explore with because it’s not as regimented.” Reb Yitzy encourages kids to consider horn instruments.

He also notes that violin, which is believed to the hardest instrument to learn, is well-suited for one who is an introvert, as it requires someone to be comfortable playing many hours by themselves. One common misperception about playing an instrument is that to do so one needs to have a “good musical ear.” That, though, is the farthest thing from the truth. Yes, if someone is tone deaf it would be a great challenge for them to play an instrument,

“You can be the sous-chef – fetch things from the cabinet, pass her a utensil, take out the eggs from the fridge – but let your child do the actual cooking.”

“The nice thing about sax, trumpet, and flute is that they are easy to move around; they don’t require an amplifier; and the kid will get a song out within a few lessons,” he says. “That will inspire them to continue playing.” Guitar is probably not the right fit for a shy child, explains Reb Yitzy, because it usually requires being up front while playing. But guitar can be great for a child with ADHD that has the ability to focus. “I know that sounds like a conflict but it’s not,” he says. “For example, there are kids who are all over the place but they can get entranced, and once they get entranced, they have a lot of energy to learn that which entrances them.”

but there is a large space between a brilliant musical ear and being tone deaf. Pretty much anyone who is diligent and willing to practice can become an accomplished musician and can certainly play as a hobby. Reb Yitzy relates that a famous guitar player was once asked what makes him a good player and he responded, “Practice.” The questioner continued, “But what sets you aside from other people?” he replied, “Practice.” And to every question asked of him regarding his talent, he replied, “Practice.” Although practice is important, forcing a child to practice is probably not a great idea. Reb Yitzy prefers the method of showing his children

videos of good musicians and getting them to want to practice through their inspiration to be like that musician. He adds, though, that if a kid wants a certain privilege, there is nothing wrong with conditioning receiving that privilege on having practiced for twenty minutes or so. Due to the current situation, many teachers are offering Zoom lessons. Tzvi says that private one-on-one music lessons is the best way to learn. There are also online courses, from beginner to advanced, that you can purchase. “But,” cautions Tzvi, “like everything on the internet, there’s good and there’s bad, and it’s not really easy to tell them apart.” If you want to go with an online course – some beginner courses are as cheap as $30 – it’s a good idea to get a recommendation from a musician regarding which course to take. Because, like with anything else, “you don’t know what you don’t know” and you don’t want to get off on the wrong foot with a bad course or with a bad teacher. Reb Yitzy cautions that even though playing a musical instrument is a great hobby and it’s okay to pick one up just for fun, it is important to learn how to read music from the get-go. “This happens all of the time – a kid plays by ear and gets pretty good but then hits a wall because he can’t read music,” says Reb Yitzy. “There are many really talented musicians who play by ear and sound great playing, but they will inevitably be limited or hamstrung at some point due to their foundational weakness.” Although it may sound like a tall mountain to climb, playing a musical instrument is a great hobby that starts with one small strum.

Chana adds, “I just had my twelveyear-old son make a chicken gumbo soup. It was actually delicious, and it’s like a full dinner. Although it may take a while to prepare, it teaches the child how to cook chicken, cut and sauté onions and various other vegetables, and to manage a cooking soup – an amazing skill for life.” Aside from the actual cooking, children can learn how to “plate” a dish to make it more appealing to their “customers.” They can experiment with different sized plates, sprigs of herbs, sprinklings of confectioner’s sugar, or even dollops of sauces. This way, they can turn their dishes into culinary masterpieces – a true art form! Cooking can serve as a source of pride for a child and can be a confidence booster when there’s only crumbs left on the bottom of the cake pan. And, of course, the more your child cooks, the less you have to cook – a win-win all around.

Nowadays, being an amateur photographer is easier than ever. “The iPhone cameras and the editing functions are high quality for beginners,” says professional photographer Sarah Schwartz. But in order for photography to become a hobby rather than just something to keep your child busy between Zoom classes, they are going to have to invest time and effort. “True photography requires patient and focus. Oftentimes you have to take many photos before getting the shot you are looking for,” says Sarah. “It requires you to still everything around you and focus on the object you are shooting.” Professional photographer Gabe

Quick and Easy Pizza Dough By Naomi Nachman

I developed this recipe when I was the baking instructor at Camp Dina for seven years. I started the culinary arts program, which became super popular. The kids loved baking pizza from scratch, and the pizza class became the most anticipated class of the program. You can use this dough for pizza, flatbreads, and even cinnamon rolls. Pareve Yields 1 (12-inch) pie, about 4 servings Ingredients • 2 teaspoons dry yeast • 1 teaspoon sugar • ¾ cup very warm water (115°F) • 2 cups flour • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine yeast, water, and sugar in a medium bowl; proof for 5 minutes, until bubbling. Add flour and salt; knead for 2-3 minutes until flour is well blended and a dough ball forms. Cover; let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. Roll dough to fit a 12-inch pizza pan. Place on sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings and bake for 20 minutes.

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Until cooking shows and food competitions became ubiquitous over the past two decades, cooking was seen as a utilitarian activity – we need to eat so we need to cook. But it’s no longer like that. Cooking is now a soothing hobby for many, which also has the function of putting food on the table. It’s not age prohibitive; given the proper tools and education, a ten-year-old girl or boy can put together a gourmet meal. That’s not to say that cooking is not complex – it is. But many of the skills used for cooking are the very skills that children are taught in school. “When you give a kid any recipe, there’s a lot going on. There’s reading, math, comprehension, and science,” notes TJH columnist and celebrated chef Naomi Nachman. The way to get kids involved in cooking, says Naomi, is to have them plan family menus. “They should look through cookbooks, especially Perfect Flavors, which is my book…wink…wink…and get them to build and create menus. On top of that, are there any dishes that they want to try or ever express interest in making or that inspires them? Get them into the conversation. Talk about what they’d like to try making. They should also help with the weekly shopping list and listing ingredients.” Naomi particularly enjoys teaching children to make pizza. “What kid can’t relate to a slice of pizza?!” she says. “Also, when you make pizza, the kids have to learn how to handle yeast, which is a live and active ingredient. The water can’t be too hot because it would kill the yeast. Sugar makes the yeast grow,

and salt can kill it. So, there’s a science aspect to that. And pizza is delicious.” She muses, “Since this whole quarantine started, we haven’t bought a pie of pizza. We make it all on our own. It’s just as good. And the kids connect to it because they made it. That’s a winning combination.” Although cooking is an excellent hobby for young children, they should be taught kitchen safety, Naomi cautions. There are many videos online geared towards children. In fact, Naomi has a video on knife skills which can be seen on Kosher.com. There are many easy dishes that children can make out of the gate. For example, franks ‘n’ blanks are fun, easy, and it’s hard for them to taste bad (if you like hot dogs) – all you really have to do is wrap a hot dog in puff pastry dough, throw it in the oven for 45 minutes, take out some mustard and ketchup, and everyone has a blast. Dinner is served, bellies are filled, and your child earns a boost of confidence in the kitchen. If you want to spruce it up a bit, you can have your child make some mashed potatoes (with a little salt, pepper, onion power, and garlic) and pat it onto dough, cushioning the hot dog. Now we’re talking about a real, authentic New York-style deli dish. Get a red checkered tablecloth and fuhgeddaboudit! “While your child is making his or her first dish you obviously want to be in the kitchen,” says Chana Kahn, who ran a sleepaway camp’s kitchen, “but you should resist the urge to grab the spatula and do it yourself. You can be the sous-chef – fetch things from the cabinet, pass her a utensil, take out the eggs from the fridge – but let your child do the actual cooking.”

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56 tography. How to get into it? Gabe says, “Start by finding something that inspires you. Photograph it from many different directions, angles, steps. Then see which photos you like and understand why you like it.” Gabe explains that the technical knowledge of photography is secondary to the passion. “Photography is an art,” he says. “If you like a certain picture that you took, then it’s a good picture.” At some point after getting into photography, the hobbyist may outgrow the iPhone, but that may be a while down the road. Gabe explains, “If you are frustrated that the camera on your iPhone is not taking the picture the way that you envision it, in other words, you are tired of the iPhone machine telling you how the picture should look when your mind is telling you something different, then it’s probably time to buy a camera.” Gabe purchases his equipment at B&H, which has an excellent used equipment department, he says. But he cautions that before investing in equipment, one should really know what they are doing. “When you feel that the device you are using is limiting your creativity and you need another tool, that is the time to purchase equipment.” Before buying the additional equipment, you should make sure to have a technical understanding of the item you are purchasing. “If you are looking at a lens or another item and you spend $300, you may have gotten exactly what you needed. But it’s also possible to spend $1,000 and totally not get what you needed,” he says. It’s really important to understand the function of the item you are purchasing, explains Gabe. Now is the perfect time for children to embark on this new hobby. As long as the passion is there, your child will be successful. “There is street photography, portrait, studio, nature, candid, family photography and the list goes on,” says Sarah Schwartz. “Since we are all under quarantine now, you can send your child into the backyard and if you have beautiful budding flowers, rocks or other nice landscaping, you can have your child shoot that from different angles with different lighting and see if they find any images

that they find compelling. If they do, they will probably be hooked and want to experiment and take more photos. “I love what I do,” she adds. “I get tremendous joy from finding the right angle and the right expression on my

“It’s nice because I get to teach them some techniques and then they spend the week working on them,” she shares. “They, of course, send me their drawings and by the next session they are ready to advance.”

“Photography is an art; if you like a certain picture that you took, then it’s a good picture.”

clients’ faces. Kids can quickly become good at taking photos and can graduate onto more nuanced photography and quickly learn the tricks of the trade.” What can be more picture-perfect than that?

A Potential Picasso? Your child may not exactly be the next Picasso just yet, but he or she is an artist. In fact, it was Picasso himself who said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” So how do you get your kid to paint her first brushstroke? Artist Yael Vogel discloses to TJH that she learned to be an artist through watching YouTube videos. She recommends videos by Wilson Bickford, which are the free videos that she watched to learn her craft. As to when children should start learning art, Yael says that her young children are now taking Zoom lessons with art teacher Brocha Teichman. Yael herself, though, didn’t start painting until the age of twenty-five, proof positive that it is never too late to become a fine artist. Although a child is never too young to doodle and play around with markers and finger paint, art teacher Brocha Teichman says that by age eight or nine kids can start working on drawing exercises. In fact, Brocha’s Zoom course – which consists of four one-on-one fifteen-minute sessions for $100 – is helping many local children get into art.

A child does not need to exhibit any artistic inclination in order to become a good artist. “I’ve seen children who have less natural talent surpass children who had more natural talent because they loved doing it and they are inspired to keep going,” Brocha says. The nice thing about art is that

even if one doesn’t plan on getting lessons, it’s easy to start exploring. “All you need is a canvas, paints, a brush, and a paper plate to put the paints on and then you can start,” notes Yael. Both Yael and Brocha share that a simple landscape is probably the easiest thing to start with. “Just have fun,” Yael advises. “A bad day drawing or painting is still better than a good day doing lots of other stuff,” quips Brocha. Michal Lander told TJH that in an effort to keep her children busy during the early days of the quarantine, she purchased acrylic paints and canvases from Michaels for under $100. It kept her four children busy for hours. “My son has not stopped painting ever since,” she says. “I’m trying to get him to focus more on drawing now because it’s an important skill for an artist to have.” And we all know that a picture paints a thousand words.

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Dear Navidaters,

I went out on a few Zoom dates with a great guy. He suggested we meet up in my backyard or at a local park where we would adhere to strict social distancing guidelines with gloves and masks. The thought of meeting someone with gloves and a mask is giving me a lot of anxiety. The mask makes me feel like people are being trapped or can’t speak. I know that isn’t logical but that’s what my anxiety is telling me. I have been to the supermarket for my mother, and I actually had my first panicky episode. I had to get out. I have gone back because I refuse to be afraid but I don’t feel good about it. I’m afraid if I meet him and see the mask I will get panicky and have to leave.

Thank you, Sarah

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conclusions to any particular question, rather offer areas of exploration for the author and reader. Due to the nature of the column receiving only a short snapshot of an issue, without the benefit of an actual discussion, the panel’s role is to offer a range of possibilities. We hope to open up meaningful dialogue and individual exploration.

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I would like to stick to Zoom dating and not meet just yet but he really wants to meet from a social distance. I know we’ve never lived through anything like this before, but do you think it’s OK to strictly Zoom date and not meet? Do you think we can move forward exclusively virtually? And, by the way, I never had anxiety in my life. This fear and anxiety is brand new for me. I had no issues dating or meeting anyone for any reason before. What do you suggest I do? I don’t want to let him get away because of my issue with the masks.

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arah, I am going to turn the question back to you. You have a choice. You can either deal with your new anxiety about being masked and its related issues, or not and stay home, not go out, and not meet the fellow at all in person. In other words, you can confront your fear or hide behind it. Since this is not related to dating per se, I would think about the question in these terms. This is not a dating question. This is a question about whether you are brave enough to face up to the fact that you have anxiety about Covid that is triggered by wearing a face mask. You can choose to seek professional help or you can stay indoors. The epidemic is not going away soon. There will be many more times in the near future when you will want to go out and observe social distancing norms. You can stay indoors for the next few months or not. These are unprecedented times and staying inside with your fears and away from the possibility of encountering the virus will feel safest. Choosing to deal with your anxiety will give you two advantages besides mobility during the current pandemic. You will develop the confidence and maturity that results from honest introspection and personal work. You will also develop skills for dealing with other life challenges that will inevitably come up in the future. Choose a CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) specialist if you go the mental health professional route. CBT is an evidence-based modality of therapy that is used for anxiety and trauma. It is a short-term approach that works.

The Shadchan Michelle Mond hat you describe is a very personal decision. If you find that meeting a guy in a mask is uncomfortable for you, then dating in person is

not the right thing for you to do right now. If you get haskama from your rav and doctor to date without masks that may be an option, too. I will say, however, that the wording in your question alludes to a deeper issue. This is not just about dating. You describe your experience seeing people in masks as something far more traumatic than it should be. To quote your words, “The thought of meeting someone with gloves and a mask is giving me a lot of anxiety. The mask makes me feel like people are being trapped or can’t speak.” By now it has been weeks since the reality of mask-wearing has set in. Someone may feel confined by the use of a seatbelt in a car but since it is safe, it is what we do until eventually we rarely think about the reality of it. If one were to feel chained by the look or thought of it for a considerable amount of time, that person would have to work through that to ride in a car safely. You will need to work through these thoughts not just to date but to live life normally again when things will start to reopen (hopefully soon). Reopening does not mean the mask comes off, and we are all free to go about as before. Even more so, when more people are out and about, it will be imperative for people to wear masks in public places. Find a therapist to deal with your new reality. The therapist should get to the bottom of why a person in a mask makes you feel this way and what you can do about it. At that point you can think about dating in person again.

The Single Michelle Mond arah, what you are feeling and experiencing now is extremely justified. We are living in unprecedented times where the stressors surrounding corona combined with dating have led people to face new anxieties. You are far from alone. Zoom dating is the smart and

responsible approach to starting a relationship now while following social distancing guidelines. There is no reason for people to be constantly exposing themselves to each other, especially if the relationship will only be one or two dates long. However, there are some dangers. Through a screen you can only see one or two dimensions of a multi-dimensional person. The lack of certain perspectives forces us to fill in the gaps based on what we think we see or what we want to see. Any sense of real chemistry or bonding is far beyond the confines of cyberspace. In order to cultivate a real emotional relationship, you must meet in person. As for the anxiety, our false sense of control and security were just stripped of us, leaving us stuck in between the unknown and uncertainty. Seeing everyone walk around with masks and gloves is a scary sight, and I understand how it makes you feel panicky and trapped. Everything you are describing is justified and accurate. As a world at large, and especially on an individual level, we are going through a trauma that is going to take time to bounce back from. Find ways to cope with your anxiety by speaking to a friend or mentor, learning meditation or yoga techniques, or consulting a professional. Ask others who are experiencing the same feelings what they are doing to manage. The best thing you could do for yourself and your dating life is to be in the healthiest place you can be. Explain to the guy how you feel and about the reservations you have about the circumstances surrounding meeting in person. Be vulnerable and see how he reacts. Find methods to help you feel comfortable with masks and gloves and try to meet in person in an open area and more than 6 feet apart. Agree to end the meeting as soon as someone feels uncomfortable, alleviating anxieties. You need to take care of yourself. If it is going to cause you to have a panic attack to meet in person then you don’t have to. You could stick to Zoom dating for now, but I would proceed with serious caution and eyes

Through a screen you can only see one or two dimensions of a multidimensional person.

wide open. Another option would be to part ways and agree that if you are both available in the future you will try again, as this is circumstantial and not about the relationship. Regardless of what you decide to do, I have a feeling gloves and masks will become part of our short- and longterm future. This is a frustrating situation for everyone on various levels. Just remember that Hashem orchestrated all of this – from a global shutdown to your date. This is all part of Hashem’s plan even if it doesn’t seem conducive to yours. He knows what He’s doing and the reality is we can only go up from here.

The Zaidy Dr. Jeffrey Galler nitial impressions When I first read this letter, I wondered: 1. On Purim, didn’t she and her friends dress up with costumes and masks? 2. How does she tolerate dental appointments, when the dentist and hygienist wear protective masks? 3. It’s a good thing she doesn’t live in a Muslim environment, where women are heavily veiled and wear burqas. 4. I guess that a masquerade-themed engagement party is out

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wear ing one I found myself short of breath. I moved the wagon to the side, and told the man at the front door that the mask was giving me anxiety and that I was feeling panicky. He gave me a huge smile and said, “You’re not the first one today.” That made me feel better. While I didn’t like knowing that other people were so unsettled by the mask, it gave me comfort to know that I am not alone. If I can offer you that comfort, I would like to. We are human beings living in a very unhuman, unnatural world. We are used to seeing faces and watching mouths move. We are used to feeling freedom. We are used to not worrying about contracting a deadly virus at the supermarket. None of this feels OK. We know this is not how we’re meant to live. And for many people, it can feel very scary. I think you need to find a compe-

that “masks distort the wearer’s appearance, causing him to look strange and unusual. Also, most masks do not feature moving mouths, so when the wearer speaks, the sound appears to come out of nowhere.” If this is the problem, cognitive behavioral therapy with a competent psychologist is a relatively simple solution. By the time this column appears in The Jewish Home, COVID-19 isolation might already be a thing of the past. Nevertheless, Sarah, please don’t neglect this issue and be sure to properly explore the causes of your anxiety.

tent therapist to help you work through your anxiety so that you can live life with the mask and be in the company of others with a mask. I think you need to identify and then address what it is exactly that you find so triggering about the mask. And whatever that trigger(s) is needs to be examined and explored. You also need some tools to help you navigate and hopefully overcome your fear so that it doesn’t stop you from doing something you may want to do – whether it is dating, going to the supermarket with confidence, going to a store when things reopen, etc. To anyone who is afraid of the mask, I urge you to get help now. As an aside, I try not to watch the news for more than ten minutes a day now. The barrage of scary and uncertain information is enough to make my head spin. I often finish watching the news feeling more confused than when I started. I imagine the thousands, if not millions, of people tuning it and the phobia that has settled in to our culture. And maybe we should be scared. I’m not here to comment on political agendas or the deadliness of the virus... only to comment on the fear we are living with on a daily basis. That fear is palpable, and it has seeped

into humanity’s psyche – from the youngest of children to the elderly. Just a suggestion that you can do this Sunday, if so inspired. Drive to a parking lot. Do not get out of your car. If doctor approved, don’t wear a mask in your car. I’d like you to just look at the people passing by in their masks. You are safely tucked away in your car. I’d like you to simply notice what is coming up for you. Bring a notebook with you and write down whatever is coming up for you. Perhaps you already know. Perhaps you will discover it. If this suggestion feels too daunting, that is OK. Sit in a quiet space and have a mask next to you in your view. Look at it. Touch it. Be still. Notice your thoughts and feelings as they arise. Don’t fear your thoughts. Whatever comes up is fine. Write it down. I want you to spend time with the mask every day. First in small, manageable bits. Two minutes with it in the morning. Thirty seconds in the afternoon. There are so many ways for you to get comfortable with the mask. There are wonderful guided meditations, visualizations, and mindfulness techniques online for managing anxiety. Just a friendly reminder to anyone with a fear of the mask; the mask is here to protect us. We are all still right here. We’re all visible and present. We’re all still human. The humans we always knew. And though I am nowhere on this lev-

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ear Sarah, I work intimately with a lot of people. This pandemic has affected everyone I know both personally and professionally in some way, shape, or form. The imprint this time will leave with all of us, while unknown, will certainly be significant. You are not alone in your discomfort or anxiety that the mask induces within you. While it is something I am getting used to, I want to share with you and anyone else reading this who is impacted by the idea or sight of the mask that the first time I went to the supermarket

not merely process sounds; we subconsciously analyze body language and facial expressions. Without those clues, communication can be anxiety-provoking. (Note that a North Carolina audiologist provides masks with a clear portion around the mouth. Her hearing-impaired patients were having difficulty understanding others because a face mask cuts down the volume level of speech by ten decibels.) 3. Moreover, I learned something new. There is actually a psychological condition known as “Maskaphobia,” or fear of masks. If you google the term, you will find

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Upon deeper analysis It’s clear that Sarah deserves a more serious response. This relationship, of course, must progress from Zoom dating to live dating. So, why are masks causing Sarah to experi-

ence such panic and anxiety? 1. The problem can actually be physiological. If Sarah has a deviated septum, or some form of constricted airway, then wearing a mask can cause a breathing problem. Is she a mouth breather? Difficulty with breathing through a mask can certainly cause a panic reaction. If so, she should consult with a speech pathologist or ENT specialist. 2. Or, the problem can be an overwhelming need to communicate clearly. When we communicate, we do

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of the question. 5. Perhaps now, women everywhere can understand why a chassan, at a badeken, looks so nervous when he approaches his veiled kallah. 6. How is this girl going to survive childbirth, surrounded by masked medical personnel?

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el of belief, I do think the world is exactly how it should be. We are going through tremendous pain as a world. It almost feels to me as though the world is in labor. This hurts so much, in so many painful ways. I am confident that there will be a new beginning. And that there will come a day when we are all together again. While we must be cautious, we can’t live life in fear. Though it can sometimes feel like our humanity has been stripped from us, in a certain way I feel closer to humans than ever; feeling connected to people throughout history that have suffered through pandemics, wars, poverty, slavery, pogroms, etc. Maybe it would be easier for some of us if we were clearly told, “Stay inside and do not come out.” The mask represents this grey area,

of confusion. It’s safe enough to come out, but don’t breathe the air. I deeply understand why a mask provokes anxiety and that there are many different reasons it provokes it. You shared that you feel trapped or silenced in the mask. Think for a few moments of what might allow you to feel free and/or heard in the mask. Maybe buying a funky mask that expresses something about you would be helpful. I’ve seen some pretty cool masks out there. Maybe if you figured out a way to have fun with it or create some humor around it that would help you with your fears. Back to your question... A lot of people are strictly Zoom dating, but I am seeing more and more people dating in real life (IRL). They are going for walks, to parks, sitting

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in backyards and basements being offered by community members. If doctor approved, I don’t want you to miss out on life. In my opinion, I don’t think Zoom dating can be maintained indefinitely. At some point, you will need to transfer to a real live date. A few sessions with a qualified therapist may be all that is needed to work through this issue. All the best! 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,

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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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Stages of Change By Rabbi Azriel Hauptman

• Precontemplation – People in the precontemplation stage are either in denial of their problem, or they believe that the benefits of change are not worth the effort. They are not even thinking about the possibility of developing a plan of action. • Contemplation – During this stage there is recognition that there is a problem and that it would be worthwhile to develop a plan to change, but they have not yet taking any steps towards developing a plan. This stage can last a very long time,

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ious stages of change. The reality of addiction intervention is much more complicated than this, and these examples are just for illustrative purposes. In the precontemplation stage, since their problem is often the inability to see the benefits of change, the intervention can possibly include guidance into the proper way how to make a risk-benefit analysis and teaching them how to properly recognize the harm that they are causing their family and friends. In contemplation, since they are already weighing the pros and cons of change but have not yet committed to “taking the plunge”, intervention can include support in seeing even more clearly the benefits of change, pointing out the discrepancy between what they want to be and what they are actually doing, and instilling hope that change is possible. During the preparation stage, intervention would include developing a comprehensive plan, setting attainable goals, and encouraging the decision to make a change. In the action stage, people need reinforcement and to be shown the positive aspects to the change that have already occurred. In the maintenance stage, there is a major focus on strategies of relapse prevention. Change is very difficult and painful. But not changing is even more painful. Essentially, every test that Hashem sends us boils down to whether we can actualize the recognition about the importance of change.

This is a service of Relief Resources. Relief is an organization that provides mental health referrals, education, and support to the frum community. Rabbi Yisrael Slansky is director of the Baltimore branch of Relief. He can be contacted at 410-448-8356 or at yslansky@reliefhelp.org

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and sometimes people will be stuck in this stage for years. • Preparation – In the preparation stage, there is a clear intention to develop a concrete plan in the very near future and usually some baby steps have been taken towards the development of a comprehensive goal. For example, the addict has contacted a therapist and gathered information about support groups and has even refrained a couple of times from engaging in the harmful behavior. • Action – This is the stage where real change begins. There is a comprehensive plan in place and that plan is being followed. Since the plan is new, it is not yet a natural part of one’s life. • Maintenance – The comprehensive plan has been followed and observed for an extended period of time and the new behavior feels more like a natural part of one’s life. • Termination – The change is such an ingrained part of one’s new life that there is no temptation or fear that one will return to the old behaviors. This stage of change is not always achievable. There is another part of this model and that is relapse. When one has a relapse, he falls off of the action or maintenance stage and returns back to one of the earlier stages of change. The relapse might merely put him back in the preparation stage, but, unfortunately, sometimes relapse can bring someone all the way back to the precontemplation stage. When working with someone who needs to change, it is very important to recognize what stage the person is in. What you would say to someone in the contemplation stage is very different than what you would tell someone in the action stage. Here is an overview of the differences in intervention between the var-

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As human beings, we all have behaviors that we would like to change. This can range from unhealthy habits to full-blown addictions. Researchers have theorized that there are different stages of change, and that the proper intervention for someone who needs to change depends on what stage of change they are presently in. In this model, there are five stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. (There is a sixth stage called relapse which we will discuss later.)

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Someone Committed a Crime in the Michael Flynn Case By Marc A. Thiessen

et’s be clear: a crime was committed in the Michael Flynn case. But that crime was committed not by the retired general, but by someone who leaked the classified details of his conversations with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. The Justice Department was correct to drop charges against Flynn for lying to the FBI about his communications with Kislyak. The case was reviewed by Jeff Jensen, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri with two decades of experience as a prosecutor and FBI special agent, and the resulting 108-page motion to dismiss is a searing indictment of FBI misconduct. The department found that there was no legal justification for the FBI to question Flynn in the first place because the interview was “untethered to, and unjustified by, the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation” of Flynn. The FBI had decided to close that inquiry because of an “absence of any derogatory information.” That meant Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements that were not “material” to any investigation. For Flynn to have committed a crime, his statement had to have been “not simply false, but ‘materially’ false with respect to a matter under investigation.” In his plea, Flynn “stipulated to the essential element of materiality” without being informed that the FBI had already cleared him in the underlying investigation. That fact alone is disgraceful.

Even more outrageous is that the bureau interrogated Flynn about communications the Justice Department says were “entirely appropriate.” He was the incoming national security adviser, and his “request that Russia avoid ‘escalating’ tensions in response to U.S. sanctions…was consistent with him advocating for, not against, the interests of the United States.” There was nothing in the calls to suggest he was being “directed and controlled by…the Russian federation.” And the FBI did not need

that “Flynn was not lying or did not think he was lying.” For these and other reasons, the Justice Department withdrew the charges against Flynn. The fact that the judge in the case is refusing to accept the department’s decision – and has appointed a former judge to contest it – only perpetuates the FBI’s miscarriage of justice. Instead of pursuing Flynn for a crime he did not commit, we should be focused on finding the individual who did commit a serious felony by

It seems clear that the purpose of the interview was to set a perjury trap.

his recollections of the calls because it had word-for-word transcripts. It seems clear that the purpose of the interview was to set a perjury trap. The agents did not inform the White House counsel before the interview so as to catch Flynn by surprise; they did not share the transcripts with Flynn during the interview (which would have allowed him to refresh his memory); they did not warn him that making false statements would be a crime – all of which are standard procedure. Even so, both of the agents who questioned him came away with the impression

leaking the classified details of Flynn’s conversations with Kislyak. And thanks to acting national intelligence director Richard Grenell, we finally have a list of suspects. Most government officials with access to the transcripts would not have known Flynn was on the call, because when a U.S. citizen is the subject of “incidental collection” during surveillance of a foreign national, their name is “masked.” Only certain officials had the authority to request that a name be unmasked. Until now, we did not know which officials had done so. But on Wednes-

day, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a list of more than three dozen former Obama administration officials who submitted unmasking requests that revealed Flynn’s identity. Only eight of those received information after the intelligence community discovered his communications with Kislyak on January 4, 2017: former U.N. ambassador Samantha Power; former national intelligence director James R. Clapper Jr.; former treasury secretary Jack Lew; former White House chief of staff Denis McDonough; deputy national intelligence director Michael Dempsey; former deputy national intelligence director Stephanie L. O’Sullivan; a CIA official whose name is redacted; and former vice president Joe Biden. The crime of leaking the details about Flynn and Kislyak’s call could only have been committed by a small universe of people who had access to the unmasked intelligence on Flynn. We don’t know whether it was someone on the list. That is for U.S. Attorney John Durham, who is investigating the origins of the Russia probe, to determine. But this much is certain: Obama administration officials leaked unmasked intelligence about Flynn to the press. The fact that those individuals have gone unpunished for three years, while Flynn has endured a legal hell, is appalling. (c) 2020, Washington Post Writers Group

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Experts Have Jobs. They Need to Understand Those Who Don’t

Americans have a college degree and only 13% have a master’s or more. And yet, the top echelons everywhere are filled with this “credentialed overclass.” For many non-college educated people, especially those living in rural areas, there is a deep alienation from this new elite. They see the overclass as enacting policies that are presented as good for the whole country but really mostly benefit people from the ruling class, whose lives have gotten better over the past few decades while the rest are left behind. In this view, trade and immigration help college-educated professionals who work for multinational companies but hurt blue-collar workers. So

explain that we must keep the economy closed – in other words, keep you unemployed – because public health is important. All these people making the case have jobs, have maintained their standards of living, and in fact are now in greater demand. They feel like they are doing important work. You, on the other hand, have lost your job. You feel a sense of worthlessness,

Is it so hard to understand why people like this might be skeptical of the experts? when they hear from “experts” about the inevitability of globalization and technological change and the need to accept it, they resist. It does not resonate with their lived experience. Let’s look at the COVID-19 crisis through this prism. Imagine you are an American who works with his hands – a truck driver, a construction worker, an oil rig mechanic – and you have just lost your job because of the lockdowns, as have more than 36 million people. You turn on the television and hear medical experts, academics, technocrats and journalists

and you’re terrified about your family’s day-to-day survival. Is it so hard to understand why people like this might be skeptical of the experts? The COVID-19 divide is a class divide. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report last year on the “job flexibilities” of U.S. employees. Of the top 25% of income earners, more than 60% can stay home and still do their jobs. Of the bottom 25%, fewer than 10% can do the same. Dr. Fauci has said he understands that maintaining these guidelines is “inconvenient.” For many people, they are not just

inconvenient, they are life-shattering. Not all of those who work with their hands are Trump voters – many health care and front-line workers probably are not – but all understand that it is a luxury to be able to work from home. No one in America or elsewhere can claim to know the right way to move ahead. Even Dr. Fauci acknowledged that, when he was asked whether schools should open. “I don’t have an easy answer to that. I just don’t,” he said. “Situations regarding school will be very different in one region versus another.” Regarding the economy, he noted, “I don’t give advice about economic things. I don’t give advice about anything other than public health.” He’s right to acknowledge the limits of any one area of expertise. So let’s all recognize that we need to hear many voices as we make these difficult decisions, and that those making the decisions need to have empathy for all Americans – those whose lives are at risk, but also those whose lives have been turned upside down in other ways by this horrible disease. (c) 2020, Washington Post Writers Group

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f anyone thought a global pandemic that has so far killed more than 80,000 Americans would override the country’s deep partisan divide, the data is in. It turns out that Democrats are significantly more likely than Republicans to believe that the pandemic is serious and to follow CDC guidelines. Cell phone data shows that people in counties that voted for Donald Trump have been moving around more than those in counties that voted for Hillary Clinton. This has led many to wonder why partisanship has become so strong in the United States that people will not listen to experts, even at the risk of their own health. But there is a broader distrust that we need to understand. I recognized it while reading a book that is not about COVID-19 at all but sheds strong light on the situation. Explaining why so many people across the West have rejected the government establishment, Michael Lind writes, “The issue is not the issue. The issue is power. Social power exists in three realms – government, the economy, and the culture. Each of these three realms of social power is the site of class conflict.” Lind’s book, “The New Class War,” argues that the best way to understand America today is through the lens of class conflict, which has been sharpened by the rise of an “overclass” that dominates the three spheres he mentions. In all three, leaders tend to be urban, college-educated professionals, often with a post-graduate degree. That makes them quite distinct from much of the rest of the country. Only 36% of

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What You Will Need: Crust: 2 cups gluten-free cookie crumbs 5 Tbl. melted butter or margarine 4 Tbl. sugar Cake: 2 ¼ pkg. of cream cheese (8 oz. each) 4 ½ Tbl. potato starch 1 cup + 2 Tbl. sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 ½ tsp. vanilla 3 cups milk 3 eggs- separated

Preparation 1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Spray bottom and side of 9 inch spring-form pan. Cut parchment paper to fit into bottom. In a small bowl, mix crumbs, margarine, and sugar together and pat mixture into pan, going up the sides about 1 inch. Bake 12 minutes. Cool. 3. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Set aside. Put all the other ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. If the ingredients are too much for one batch, do it in 2 batches, and transfer to large mixing bowl. By hand, add beaten whites to cheese mixture and mix until incorporated. 4. Place the entire mixture into cooled pie crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. When baked, carefully run sharp knife around perimeter of cake. Cool in oven for 25 minutes with the door slightly ajar. (This prevents the cake from cracking.) When cold, top with gluten-free cherry pie filling. For a non-dairy version, substitute Tofutti cream cheese and rice milk for regular cream cheese and milk. Enjoy!

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2/3 cup mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic, crushed Juice of ½ lemon ½ teaspoon soy sauce 2 TBS water Salt and black pepper ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 bunch kale (8 oz.), tough ribs removed

Prepare the dressing: In a bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and teriyaki sauce, if using. Whisk in the water. Add salt and pepper to taste and half the Parmesan cheese and mix. This may be made 1 day in advance; cover and store in the fridge. To assemble the salad: Stack bunches of the kale leaves and slice them into ¼- to ½-inch-thick ribbons. Place into a large bowl. Add the dressing, a little at a time, tossing until all the leaves are coated with the dressing. Add the remaining cheese and more pepper to taste and toss.

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Kale became trendy in the United States back in 2004 and is now popular both at home and in restaurants. My family started eating kale when my husband, Andy, who is always on a diet because of my work, met with a nutritionist who suggested that he add more leafy greens to his diet.

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INGREDIENTS Meringue 4 large egg whites, at room temperature one hour 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Mousse 8 ounces white chocolate broken into 1-inch pieces 5 large egg yolks 1 ½ cups whipping cream

Raspberry Sauce 6 ounces fresh raspberries 2-3 TBS confectioners’ sugar, to taste 2 TBS hot water 2-4 ounces white chocolate to decorate, if desired

Serves: 12 (makes one 8-inch cake)

PREPARATION Preheat oven to 230°F. Cover two cookie sheets with parchment paper trimmed to fit perfectly on the pan bottom. Take an 8 x 2½-inch high dessert or flan ring (no bottom) and trace three circles on the parchments. Turn the papers over and place on your cookie sheets. Set aside. To make the meringue: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed until you have soft peaks. Turn the mixer to low and add the granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, waiting until each addition is mixed in before the next addition. Turn the speed up to high and beat another minute. Sift the confectioners’ sugar into the egg whites. Turn the machine to low and mix briefly to combine. Fit a pastry bag with a 1/4-inch round tip. Fill with the meringue batter. Starting from the center of the drawn circles, squeeze out spirals until your circle is about ½ an inch smaller than the drawn circle. If you do not have a pastry bag, use a silicone spatula to shape three circles of meringue batter. Squeeze out any leftover batter into small circles, about an inch wide, and then lift up, like Hershey’s kisses, to decorate the cake later, if desired. Place in the oven, turn down the temperature to 220°F and bake for two hours. Turn off the oven and let the meringues remain in the oven another two hours to dry out. May be made two days in advance and stored uncovered at room temperature. To make the sauce: Place the raspberries into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade and purée, scraping down the sides of the bowl until all the fruit pieces are puréed. Add the water and sugar and mix. Taste and add more sugar if the mixture is too tart. Use a sieve to strain out the seeds and discard. May be made two days in advance and stored covered in the fridge. To make the mousse: Melt the white chocolate either in a double boiler or in the microwave oven for 45 seconds, stir, 30 seconds, stir, and 15, seconds, stir, until melted and smooth. Add the egg yolks one at a time and whisk well. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on high speed, beat the whipping cream until stiff. Fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture and mix until well blended. To assemble the cake, you will need an 8-inch cardboard circle. If the circle is larger than your ring, trace your ring and then cut out the circle. Line a

cookie sheet with parchment paper, place the ring on top, and place the cardboard circle into the ring. Place a tablespoon of the mousse on the cardboard to glue the meringue circle in place. Place one of the meringue circles in the ring. Pour a third of the mouse into the ring to cover the meringue. Make sure you get some mousse on the sides between the meringue and the ring. Add the second meringue circle and another 1/3 of the mousse. Repeat with the last meringue circle and more mousse and then use a metal flat blade spatula to smooth the top, reserving any extra mousse in a small bowl in the refrigerator to decorate the top, if desired. Place into the freezer for four hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer. To remove the ring, place the cake (with the cardboard bottom) on top of a large can of tomatoes or vegetables. Place boiling water in a small bowl. Take a towel or paper towel, dip it into the hot water, and then rub around the outside of the ring; this will help release the ring from the mousse. Go around the entire ring with the hot towel. Take your hands and gently slide the ring down off the cake. Place the cake on the parchment-lined cookie sheet. To decorate the cake, use a vegetable peeler to scrape white chocolate curls on top of the cake or use any leftover mousse in a pastry bag with a decorative tip. Store cake in the freezer and then remove five minutes before serving to cut perfect slices. To serve, spoon some raspberry sauce on your serving plate and place the cake slice on top. Store in the freezer for up to three months.

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INGREDIENTS Cheesecake 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature 3 large eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1 TBS gluten-free oat flour or other flour 2 tsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon) 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese Fresh strawberries, or other berries for garnish (optional)

Crust 4 TBS unsalted butter 3 TBS light brown sugar 1 cup gluten-free oats (not quick-cooking kind) 2 TBS gluten-free oat flour or other flour ¼ tsp salt Strawberry Purée 2 cups trimmed fresh strawberries 1 TBS confectioners’ sugar

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PREPARATION Preheat the oven to 350°F. To make the crust, place paper liners in a 12-cup muffin pan. Place the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute, or until the butter melts. Add the brown sugar and mix well. Add the oats, oat flour, and salt and mix well. Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into each of the liners in the muffin pan and press it down. Use all of the oat mixture. Bake the crusts for 10 minutes, or until the edges start to color. Meanwhile, to make the filling, place the cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat it with an electric mixer on high speed until it is very smooth, scraping down the bowl a few times. Add the eggs into the cream cheese, one at a time, and beat them in. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the sugar, oat flour, lemon zest, and vanilla to the bowl and mix for 1 minute. Add the ricotta and mix it in gently on low speed. Scoop about 1/3 cup of the mixture into each muffin cup. Bake the cheesecakes for 25 minutes, or until they’ve set. Let them cool in the pan and then refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 4 hours. To make the strawberry purée, place the strawberries and confectioners’ sugar in the bowl of a food processor and process until puréed. (Add water, a teaspoon at a time, if the strawberries are not very ripe and the mixture seems too dry.) Serve the mini cheesecakes with a spoonful of Strawberry Purée on top or on the side. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, or other berries, if desired.

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with Oat & Brown Sugar Crust with Starwberry Puree

I truly love cheesecake, especially New York style, made only with cream cheese. These minis are lower in sugar than most cheesecakes, and they are gluten-free if you use gluten-free oat flour for the crust. Ricotta cheese pumps up the calcium content. I tried to make this recipe with lower fat cream cheese and ricotta, but the results were not satisfactory. The idea behind the mini cheesecakes was portion control, but I found myself grabbing them all day long, so I had to take extreme measures and freeze most of them to get them out of easy reach. I particularly like the buttery oat crust, which you could also use as a pie crust.

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merican law schools sponsor over 200 law reviews: dense collections of grim, wooden prose, groaning with footnotes. (Chief Justice John Roberts once said, “Pick up a copy of any law review that you see, and the first article is likely to be, you know, the influence of Immanuel Kant on evidentiary approaches in 18th Century Bulgaria, or something.”) Most schools publish flagship reviews, and there are dozens of specialized journals covering topics like taxes, intellectual property, and entertainment law. You can even pick between two reviews just for maritime law. If it sounds like law reviews are where fun goes to die, well, yes. Every so often, though, something lively sneaks in. Clearly the editors were sleeping at the California Law Review when Noah Chauvin, a clerk at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, submitted, “Finally, a Use for the U.S. News Law School Rankings.” Chauvin analyzed whether sports bettors could use those widely-panned rankings to pick college football winners by choosing the team with the higher-ranked law school to beat the spread. Sadly, his system fared worse than randomly flipping a coin. Still, Chauvin’s article, with 26 scholarly citations (including a “Text Message Sent to College Football Pick’em Group Chat”) got us wondering. What if we looked at state tax rates instead of law school rankings? Does the team from the state with higher or lower taxes have an edge?

NCAA Division I teams collectively play over 700 games per season. Crunching all those numbers sounded like way too much work,

that hit it faster.) And reader, what we found will astonish you. It turns out that taking the team from the state with higher taxes

Still, Chauvin’s article, with 26 scholarly citations (including a “Text Message Sent to College Football Pick’em Group Chat”) got us wondering

so we punted and took six years of College Football Playoff contests. We correlated the 18 scores with each team’s home state’s top marginal rate. (In the one game when both teams came from states with the same top rate, we took the one

predicted the winner against the spread 13 out of 18 games. If you’re not a football bettor, ask one how much they’d pay for a system that beats the spread over 72% of the time. They’ll fall off their barstool to buy it and pay you extra to keep it

secret! In fact, when Vegas oddsmakers catch wind, they may just have to stop taking bets on the series. As with all gambling, your wins are taxable. Your losses are deductible, only if you itemize and only up to your winnings for the year. (Heads the IRS wins; tails they don’t lose.) But the State Rate Playoff Angle never lost more than once in a year, meaning it never finished the season with a nondeductible loss. Now, somewhere out i n Skepticland, humor-challenged stats geeks are scoffing at this flash of staggering insight. (Seriously, why haven’t the people at the MacArthur Foundation called with our Genius Grant yet?) “It’s not a statistically significant sample,” they’ll huff. “Correlation doesn’t equal causation, blah blah blah.” All we can say is, what would you do with a system that called Ohio State’s 2015 win under a 5.30% rate and their 2017 loss after it dropped to %4.997? If you’re like most taxpayers, you don’t want to gamble on taxes, even with 13-5 odds. Our planning strategies have saved clients millions, and they’re 100% guaranteed by the Internal Revenue Code. So call us and see how much you can save while you’re waiting for the games to come back!

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