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lock-out services to gathering people for a minyan for a Shiva house or a funeral is truly an exceptional community service. The “Rabbinical Award” in memory of Rabbi Simcha Shafran, A”H, honored Rabbi Leib Hoffman for his forty years of dedication to Ner Israel. Mr. Kauffman spoke passionately about the tireless efforts of Rabbi Hoffman on behalf of the Yeshiva as well as his determination, wisdom, and love of Torah being an inspiration to all. As Master of Ceremonies, Frank

Storch was grateful to acknowledge the good work of close to 40 community members. He said, “Recognizing the selfless acts that people do, sometimes daily, should not be overlooked. This ceremony is one of my favorite initiatives by The Chesed Fund & Project Ezra because it reminds us all of the appreciation we should have and always show to others.” For more information on other initiatives by The Chesed Fund & Project Ezra, please visit chesedfund.com, call 410-486-0800 x107, or email chesedfund@gmail.com.

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important community initiatives. They coordinated a clothing sale and carnival where all proceeds were collected for tzedakah and spent time saying tehillim for unmarried singles. The girls worked as a team to selflessly provide for the good of the community. One of the honorees, Coby Ziv, a 12th grader at Beth Tfiloh, has spent over 200 hours volunteering at Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company. He enrolled in firefighting training at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. During the ceremony, Coby announced that he had just officially become a firefighter. Interestingly enough, in 2017, his older brother Caleb also won an award for his devotion to public service. Yair Friedman accepted an award on behalf of David Bagan, the Director of Chaverim of Baltimore, who was unable to attend. Chaverim’s outstanding work ranging from roadside assistance and critical home and car

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Based on nominations received from friends, family, and fellow community members, on Sunday, June 23rd, The Chesed Fund and Project Ezra recognized and awarded individuals who went above and beyond in areas of community service, safety, and security. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Lois Kauffman, the event sponsors, were present and enjoyed the warmth and pride shared amongst all. Mr. Vincent Bonina, a science teacher at Beth Tfiloh, received an award for saving a student’s life. When she started to choke while eating some crackers, Mr. Bonina quickly and calmly performed the Heimlich maneuver. During the ceremony, Mr. Bonina did an impromptu reenactment on Frank Storch, Director of Project Ezra, to teach people present the correct method in the event they ever have to perform it themselves. Bnos Yisroel’s 8th graders received an award for dedicating themselves to

The Chesed Fund Limited and Project Ezra of Greater Baltimore, Inc. Wish the Winners of the 6th Annual Philip Kaufman, ‫ע”ה‬, & Rosalie Zwagil, ‫ע”ה‬

Community Safety & Service Award

Mazel Tov & Congratulations! Youth Award Winners

Adult Award Winners

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Yonah Leichter

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Good Neighbor Awards

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The Chesed Fund Limited is dedicated in memory of Mordechai & Rebecca Kapiloff, ‫ע”ה‬, Dr. Bernard Kapiloff, ‫ע”ה‬, and Rabbi Norman & Louise Gerstenfeld, ‫ע”ה‬. Project Ezra of Greater Baltimore, Inc. is dedicated in memory of M. Leo Storch, ‫ע”ה‬.

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Summer vacation – nice weather, people more relaxed, extra time on our hands. Perfect time to internalize the accomplishments of the past year. The first eight months are mainly spent toiling at work. Meetings, checklists, focus-

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ciate all that we have, be it a home, family, a spouse, children, etc. There are simply too many tasks at hand to breathe in and marvel at how much we already have. There’s a saying “You don’t appreciate what you have until you don’t have it.” Perhaps we can change it to a bit less somber message that “You don’t appreciate what

If we spend a few minutes on the next family trip or BBQ focusing on our surround“Hevei mispallel bishlomo shel malchus sheilmalei mora’oi ish es re’ehu chaim blao,” one should pray for the success of the Government, were it not for people fearing them man would swallow the other alive. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the dedication and hard work by the security and police forces throughout the country ensuring that we can live in a peaceful and lawful society. Focusing on the occasional rotten apple as if it was the rule or widespread is both untrue and wrong. It shows a lack of appreciation for their dedication to protect and serve the society we are blessed to live in. May we experience the time when there will be no more jealousy or rivalry…and the pursuit of all nations will be to know G-d. It’s happening; let’s be ready. Have a wonderful Shabbos, Shalom

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New Baltimore County Police Chief Hyatt Holds First Public Safety Forum In Randallstown BaltimoreJewishLife.com/Jeff Cohn

altimore County’s new police chief was addressing public safety concerns at town hall in Randallstown Wednesday night. Melissa Hyatt was joined by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski at the first in a series of listening sessions regarding safety. Hyatt will holding a number of these events in Baltimore County.

a good job listening to their concerns and bringing people together,” Hyatt said.

“She’s hit the ground running. She’s a dynamic, forward-thinking, inclusive leader for our department. I think she’s already generated a lot of excitement among the ranks,” Olszewski said. Wednesday’s public safety town hall in Randallstown was the first of three. The next town hall will be held on June 24 at CCBC Dundalk, Community Theatre 7200 Sollers Point Road. The other happens on Tuesday, June 25 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. The forums are from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m

Carr Calls For Armed Guards At Shuls, Other Jewish Institutions By: Staff Reporter BaltimoreJewishLife.com/Jeff Cohn

n June 4, 2019 over 200 students from Bais Yaakov High School, Bnos

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Hyatt told residents she’s been visiting various police precincts, meeting with the police officers. She’s also studying the different communities as part of a process of building trust between cops and the communities they serve. Hyatt also stressed her leadership style will feature a commitment to collaboration. “I think that I bring the ability to really engage with people different communities, everyone from police officers through the ranks to our residents in the community, really to do

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participated in CIJE’s Maryland Innovation Day 2019 at Bnos Yisroel. CIJE is a non-profit organization that promotes STEM education in Jewish day schools. CIJE has partnered with over 200 schools in 18 states across the country, impacting over 45,000 students annually. U.S. Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism Elan Carr said on Wednesday that Jewish institutions, including shuls, should have armed security. “We live in a time of danger,” Carr told Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz in an interview at the Global Coalition 4 Israel Conference. “Any synagogue, every JCC should have guards. God willing, may they never be needed, but they should be there.” Carr, 50, emphasized U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to

fighting anti-Semitism. “The rhetoric of the president couldn’t be clearer. Every time the president speaks on this issue, he calls it [anti-Semitism] a vile poison that must be rooted out,” said Carr. He also remarked that the president has clearly said that “if you go after the Jews, we’re coming after you.” However, the special envoy said that the fight against Jew-hatred must be “a joint bipartisan fight.” “All decent people—Jewish and not Jewish—need to do it together,” he said. “I don’t care what ideological clothing it wears, Jew-hatred is Jew-hatred; we need to fight it and oppose it, and that’s got to be the message.” Also on Wednesday, the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee approved bipartisan legislation to allocate $75 million annually between 2020 and 2024 for the Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides grants to nonprofits and faith-based organizations to help secure their facilities against a potential terrorist attack. Of the $75 million total, $50 million will be available for nonprofits located within high-risk urban areas, and the remaining $25 million will be available for organizations that fall outside of those areas.

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Cheder D’Kahal Chasidim Nursery Celebrates Alef Bais Siyum By: BJLife Newsroom

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ome city council members have tried for almost ten years to get legislation approved that would ban plastic bags. And now some are trying once again. Councilman Bill Henry is sponsoring the measure, which would charge a five-cent fee for paper or other types of bags at checkout. Business owners would keep a penny of the fee to help pay for their additional costs for paper bags. The city gets the other four cents, which Councilman Henry says would be used to pay for and hand out free reusable bags for city residents. The legislation would also repeal

the plastic bag reduction program, which is a voluntary program for stores that have food licenses to register and maintain records on their bag usage. A council committee will now take up the measure.

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r. Lev is outspoken in her concern about the trend in downplaying the potential dangers of marijuana, especially for teens and other young people under the age of 25, whose brains are still in the developmental phase. (Photo Credit: BJLife/KF Productions) Baltimore MD - June 13, 2019 - On Tuesday, June 11, Dr. Roneet Lev spoke to an audience of about

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(CBD is the compound derived from marijuana and hemp which has been touted for its potential medicinal qualities) Doctors see cases of marijuana poisoning every day – in psychosis, panic attacks, cardiac side effects, lung effects, and drugged driving A person’s brain is still in development through age 25. There is reason to be very concerned about the impact marijuana has on brain development, even though there is widespread misinformation about marijuana’s “safety.” This should lead us to be very concerned about youth using any form of marijuana. There are serious side effects (some diagnosable) that result from regular marijuana usage (e.g. psychosis, excited delirium, panic attacks, suicide, seizures, amotivational disorder, scromiting, etc.) People ask whether marijuana is a “gateway drug” (that leads to more serious drug addiction). For many it is, even if it is not for some others. Although not every person who tries marijuana will end up addicted to heroin or cocaine, almost all heroin and cocaine users started their drug use with marijuana. The concept of “medical marijuana” was developed by the marijuana industry, not by the medical community. A doctor can write a real prescription for THC in the form of Marinol or CBD in the form of Epidiolex. A “medical” marijuana card is not a medical prescription that requires a diagnosis of risks and benefits, a physical examination, a review of other medication to make sure there are no drug interactions, etc. There is no real prescription for marijuana in terms of treating it like other prescribed medications

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eek 4 of the inaugural season of the JCSL by Shimz Carz is in the books and all is going swimmingly. The competition and camaraderie have lived up to the hype and the players and fans look forward to each Sunday’s games. Continue below for the game recaps:

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Seven Seas Sushi

Led by hurler Richard Buck, UAWP “drowned” Seven Seas Sushi, with Buck striking out 2 and holding SSS to three earned runs. His teammates behind him were stellar, only committing one error during the game. (Yehuda Abedon and Eitan Crystal are each looking like prospects for the prestigious “Zahav Glove” award.) And in week 3, captain Scott Leder made his season debut with 2 singles, including one that got his team riled up for a 3 run rally. (Rumor has it, he is petitioning to have the pinch runners start from home after he hits the ball.)

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The weather was beautiful. A clear blue sky without a cloud in sight. The game temperature was about 75 degrees, with just the right amount of humidity in the air. And don’t get me started about the field! You couldn’t ask for a better field to play softball on. An infield of smooth, clean sand

that had just been raked and an outfield with freshly cut green grass. The playing conditions were a softball players dream. And then Amuze won the game.

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Stutman Chiropractic took on the Kitchen Spot and wasted no time in setting the tone. The world was unsure what the current vertical jump measurement was for Kitchen Spot’s SS Dovi Ziffer until he made an outstanding leaping grab off of a Nadav Spiegler line drive. But ultimately, Stutman Chiropractic’s offensive resilience paid off as they blasted four home runs. Helped by Hillel Stutman hitting for the cycle, the Kitchen Spot could not battle back.

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LBSI pitcher Aaron Adler pitched a great game, with a rare 5 Ks in an epic softball contest. LBSI kept up the offensive pressure, with strong performances from Mendy Rauh and Jeromy Bittan powering through leg soreness, and a HR by Moshe Heideman. Columbia Group put up a good effort but ultimately couldn’t get ahead, with LBSI taking the win. Week 4

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L&G didn’t lead until the 7th, but chipped away, made a crucial defensive adjustment in the 6th, and held Uri Arnson Wedding Photography score-

less late in the game to hold on. Although “The Photographers” loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth, down by only 2 runs, L&G limited the damage to only 1 run to win 17-16. With players like Shalom “The Ostrich Tickler” Ryback, Yitzy “The Plumber’s Apprentice” Goldberg and Simcha “Aunt Bernice” Malin, L&G will prove to be a tough opponent to all those in the league. L&G will hope to go to 4-0 next week when they get back their shortstop David “The Octopus Strangler” Pensak.

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Fired up Promotions jumped to an early lead but in the middle innings, Seven Seas Sushi mounted a comeback only to see Fired Up pull away late in the game. The turning point occurred in the 7th with 2 outs and the bases loaded. Josh Zaslow, who has been on a torrid hitting streak all season, added a little wasabi to his swing, hitting a grand slam and putting FUP up for good. After that it was sweet dreams for SSS as the FUP defense played well down the stretch. The infield was par-

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In what was perhaps dubbed by someone as the battle of the century, two teams who, despite their actual records, entered week 4 of the season with a combined 5-0 record in moral victories, squared off against one another. The Kitchen Spot, who lost their first two games after initially jumping out to a lead, changed their strategy by deliberately trailing their opponent for the majority of the game. Columbia Group pitcher Aryeh Gross, in a “Willis Reed-esque” performance (returning to the mound right after the “collision seen round the world”) kept the “Spotters” off balance for most of the game, taking a 10-8 lead into the bottom of the ninth. But the Kitchen Spot would not be deterred. Levi Zaslow led off the 9th with a single and captain Jeremy Lasson hit a line drive triple down the RF line, scoring Zaslow. Hirsh Feierstein then knocked in Lasson with a single, and took second base on an error. Michael Neuman moved Hirsh to third with a flyout to left and when the throw to third was errant, Hirsh ran home in dramatic fashion giving the Kitchen Spot the win.

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In a game that saw Amuze and LBSI have multiple players unavailable, despite scoring a season high 20 runs, Amuze was unable to stop LBSI from improving their record to 4-0. LBSI got out to an early lead, but Amuze got back in the game with two run-scoring doubles by Wayne Chesner. However, a number of crucial defensive plays by Aitan Lewis at shortstop, as well as clutch hitting from LBSI, including a late-game double from Motti Bendet with the bases loaded, were the difference as LBSI held on for the victory.

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2019 July Fourth Fireworks Displays in Baltimore City & Baltimore County

ALTIMORE CITY Inner Harbor July 4, 9:30 p.m. (Rain date, July 5) Cherry Hill Middle Branch Park, (3301 Waterview Ave.) July 4, 9:30 p.m. BALTIMORE COUNTY Wednesday, July 3 Oregon Ridge Park Location: 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville 21030 Rain date: There is no rain date for

this event. Note: This event has sold out. The Suburban Club Location: 7600 Park Heights Avenue, Pikesville 21208 Rain date: There is no rain date for this event. Woodholme Country Club Location: 300 Woodholme Avenue, Pikesville 21208 Rain date: July 6 Thursday, July 4 Catonsville High School

Location: 421 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville 21228 Rain date: July 6 Fullerton Park

Location: 4303 Fullerton Avenue, Baltimore 21236 Rain date: July 6 Grange Elementary School Location: 2000 Church Road, Dundalk 21222 Rain date: July 5 Loch Raven Technical Academy Location: 8101 LaSalle Road, Towson 21286 Rain date: July 5 Greenspring Valley Hunt Club Location: 30 Greenspring Valley Road, Owings Mills 21117 Rain date: July 5

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n Rosh Chodesh Sivan Kollel Nachlas Hatorah of Khal Machzikei Torah held a special Siyum on the entire shisha sidrei mishna. Seated at the head of the table is Rabbi Nechemiah Goldstein, Rosh Kollel and Rabbi Yitzchok Neger, president. photo credit: Dave Weintraub

Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) Celebrates First 8th Grade Graduation By: Lanie Carter/Ohr Chadash Academy

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hr Chadash Academy (OCA) celebrated the school’s first graduation of its 8th grade class on Wednesday, June 13. Graduates were in 1st grade when OCA opened its doors eight years ago and are the first class to graduate as 8th graders. The following students received their 8th grade diplomas: Yaakov Abramson, Dani Carter, Neima Fogel, Jessie Gaither, Ayala Goffin, Shalom Henesch, Yoni Kidorf, Zacky Lerner, Isaac Reitberger, Jonathan Rosen, Eli Silberfarb, Chaya Sternbach, Yoffi Storch, and Yakov Weinreb. Speakers Terri Rosen (Board President), Ayala Goffin, Yoni Kidorf, Dani Carter (graduates) and Rabbi Moshe Margolese (Principal) reflected on

the progression of this class from 1st graders to 8th grade graduates at OCA. When they started OCA eight years ago it was housed on the second floor of the JCC with 75 students. Now the school has opened a Middle School Annex on the Oheb Shalom campus with over 300 students 2 years old through 8th grade. Following the graduation ceremony graduates and their families gathered for a celebratory dinner. Most touching was the program that followed the dinner. Each student selected a teacher that they felt connected to from any of their years at OCA. Rabbi

Margolese called the student and the teacher to the podium and the teacher spoke about that student to the group sharing lessons learned from the student, positive memories, and hopes and aspirations for the graduate. The room was filled with smiles, laughter, and tears as the reality that the 8th graders are moving on from Ohr Chadash became more real to the students, their parents, and faculty as the night progressed. We are pleased to share that our graduating 8th graders will attend the following high schools: Bais Yaakov, Beth Tfiloh, Berman Hebrew Acad-

emy, Yeshiva of Greater Washington and Yeshivat Mekor Chaim. Mazel Tov to the graduates and their families! As the school celebrates this exciting milestone we are also happy to announce that Mrs. Deborah Rapoport has accepted our offer to serve as Interim Head of School for the 2019-20 school year. Mrs. Rapoport is completing her PhD in education with a concentration in Mind, Brain, and Teaching at Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, she has a Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Her educational experience includes 20 years as a science teacher and 15 years in an administrative role at Beth Tfiloh, including principal of the high school. We look forward to sharing our success with Mrs. Rapoport as Interim Head of School with our parent body and with the entire Baltimore community.

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Port Discovery Grand Opening

n Friday, June 14th, Port Discovery Children’s Museum held their official grand opening of two new major exhibits, The SkyClimber and The Port, and updated Museum amenities! Inside The Port, children became the captain of an imaginative adventure on the life-sized S.S. Friendship! While navigating the many duties and important positions in The Port, children are working together to move,

stack and explore what’s inside of shipping containers! Inside The SkyClimber, children tested their courage as they climbed together and reached the clouds. As they climb and reach new heights, they’ll build confidence and problem-solving skills while having fun with new friends along the way! Plus, in addition to The Port and The SkyClimber, children were able to explore other favorite exhibits like Ti-

ny’s Diner, explore silk-screen printing in the Studio Workshop, get active

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Baltimore Shomrim Launches Operation Security Dome By: BJLife/Isaac Draiman BaltimoreJewishLife.com/Jeff Cohn

nfortunately with multiple incidents taking place at houses of worship across the Country, shul security is of prima-

ry importance to our community. The Baltimore Shomrim Safety Patrol in consultation with security experts is in the process of offering a security initiative for our local institutions. The initiative utilizes new state of the art interactive communications technol-

ogy to enhance security and law enforcement response. More information will be forthcoming. Should your shul be interested in participating or learning more, kindly have your security director or President e-mail us at securitydome@shomrim.net

JEWELS Has Great News To Share With Our Community!

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even years ago, JEWELS opened its doors with 13 students. Next year, be”H, JEWELS will have seven classes and over 50 students, in three locations. We are growing in so many ways, which is wonderful — but challenging. JEWELS currently rents approximately 6,000 square feet of space from Cheder Chabad. We are running out of room to meet the needs of our students, let alone accommodate new children. With this in mind, we are excited to announce that with the help of Hashem, we have found a permanent home for JEWELS. On Thursday, June 13, JEWELS closed on a suitable property and construction is to begin shortly. The new location, at 31 Walker Avenue, offers 14,300 square feet of space, which will allow for further expansion. The increased space will also enable us to provide additional services for our children, as the building will be specifically outfitted for the unique needs of our student body. In the words of Mrs. Shuli Bamberger, Director and co-founder of JEWELS, “We look forward to offering our services in a beautiful state-of-the-art fa-

cility, which will enable our students to thrive and maximize their potential.” Mrs. Cheryl Schabes, Therapy Director, further noted, “The new facility will also allow JEWELS to meet the growing therapy needs of children in our community.” This is a great milestone and a huge step for JEWELS and for the Baltimore community. This endeavor sends loud messages to us all. To the children with special needs and their parents, the message is clear: You and your families are an integral part of our community. We care about you. You, too, deserve a place to call

home, a place where you can shine brightly and be appreciated for who you are. We will be there for you for years to come! The message to the community is equally clear: You have accepted JEWELS as your darling child. You have made room for JEWELS in your community schools (Bais Yaakov and TA) and your hearts. You have supported JEWELS and encouraged us to keep climbing higher. It is because of your inspiration that we continue to meet the ever-changing challenges facing our mission. Thank you for stretching out your hands to pull us

along with you. Thank you for accepting and including our children as you would your own. You have made us feel loved and appreciated. There are many people to thank. Be”H, at our chanukas habayis (to take place within the next few months), we will thank you all. For now, there is much work to do. We are in the midst of launching a $3,000,000 Capital Campaign to help JEWELS build a brighter future. There are many dedication opportunities available. We hope that you will take part in this vital project for our children, for our community!

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TA Takes It To The NEXT LEVEL By: BJLife Newsroom

n June 3-4th, TA was alive with NEXT LEVEL excitement, as they aimed to reach a $1 million goal in 36 hours. All donations were quadrupled thanks to generous matchers! The TA Mesivta Dining Room was filled with doz-

ens of volunteers, callers and students throughout the 2 days, making phone calls, texting, emailing and networking for the benefit of the yeshiva. Bâ&#x20AC;?H we reached the $1 million goal and surpassed it in the bonus round! Thank you to all of our hardworking staff, volunteers and students who worked hard to make this campaign an amazing success!

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How much has the Tour raised over the years: Jon: We entered this year at 216k. We hope to eclipse 250k by the end of this year’s tour. Sam: We also have used some of our registration proceeds to annually sponsor the Jewish Caring Network’s (JCN) 5k run. JCN is an organization that provided a tremendous amount of support to Rachel and our family during her illness. How has it changed? Jon: Besides the most important change of becoming a philanthropic event,

I’d say the biggest difference is in the quality or product of basketball. As the years have gone by and our skills have diminished (not that they were ever approaching any type of high level), there’s been a tendency to compensate with dirty old man fouling. By the end of the day it can get pretty ugly out there. That’s why we’re trying to inject the field with some fresh blood and youth by bringing in some younger guys who may be able to help change this culture. Top 5 winning athletes: Jon: Yoni Rosenblatt has 9 titles, though most of his hardware predated the modern era when the tourney was 2 on 2. I guess I shouldn’t diminish the prehistoric era too much, since I won my lone helmet back in ‘97 with Yoni. Ari Gladstein, not ever known for his b-ball prowess, has 2 helmets as well. However, his first (1996) was marred in controversy when his teammate violated the golden rule by driving his car instead of a bike. An asterisk on the helmet marks this shame from time immemorial. Noam (Norm) Heller is the only other player to win more than one. The first of those he won with his bro Yonah (2007), which some mothers found adorable at the time. Yonah irrationally refuses to play these days, so as to protect his surgeons hands. Oh, and I guess Councilman Schleifer won twice too, but that was in the modern era. I guess my point is you have to count championships from both the prehistoric and modern eras. Sam: It’s an interesting question. 1. Yoni Rosenblatt (Beth Tfiloh ‘00) is the Bill Russell of the tournament, with 9 championships; 2. Eli (Deli) Creeger (Beth Tfiloh ‘03) has 2 championships to his name; 3. Harry Auster (Beth Tfiloh ‘05) also has 2; I have been victim to both Eli and Harry vomiting in the middle of a

game, only to come back and defeat me; 4. Nadav Speigler, more of an Eli Manning type. Overall, his record is probably sub.500, but he has managed to win 2 helmets, very erratic; 5. This slot is more debatable and should probably go to someone who is more of a Robert Horry type role player. Councilman Schleifer, has won 2 championships in 3 years, he has mastered the politics of the annual Tour de Court draft, ensuring that he is always on the best team; Gadi Lefkowitz, has been to a staggering 5 championships. Although he is 0-5, this is quite an accomplishment. After I win this year’s tour, I hope to slide into this conversation as a 2X champion. Jon: Wow, there’s really been that many repeat champs? All pretty unmemorable. Where and when are the opening ceremonies? Jon: 8 am at the top of Benhurst. Neighbor noise complaints at 8:01. Sam: The annual ride up music and booing of last year’s champs should occur roughly at 8:30. Anything else you’d like to share with our 10k readers Jon: This offseason, we decided to incorporate and become a nonprofit. The hope is that this will set us up for the future to allow for other communal causes important to Rachel. It’s still somewhat an amorphous, but it could involve scholarships, aid to young students battling illness or even sponsorships of local high school basketball tournaments. The LLS annual drive will certainly continue to be paramount, but we think there are more communal projects we can take on as well. To donate to this year’s cause, please go to: http://tourdecourt.org/donate

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Where did you grow up/currently reside? Jon: We grew up in Pikesville on Benhurst Rd, which today is also known as Tour de Court. We are third generation Suburban Orthodox members, beginning in the Rabbi Preis era. Sam and I are Beth Tfiloh grads. I was there K through 12. Samuel attended Rambam, of blessed memory, until he switched for high school, after being recruited to join their acapella group. I am currently living in exile in NYC, but charm city is always home. Sam: Jonathan’s memory is a bit faulty. I was recruited for paper football, and I stayed for snacks after Mincha. I still live in Pikesville. What do you do for a living? Jon: I’m a lawyer in a Plaintiff’s firm with practice areas ranging from elder law, to auto cases, to Tour de Court jurisprudence. Sam: I’m a doctor, now a second year fellow in Pulmonary and Critical Care in the NIH/Johns Hopkins program. The 25th annual Tour de Court is taking place this Sunday, June 30th. Tell us more about Tour De Court and the cause: Jon: A quarter of a century ago, we

created what was then pure nonsense. We would convene every summer riding our bikes to neighborhood basketball courts, for the bragging rights of an inscribed gold spray painted bike helmet trophy for the winners. We somehow managed to continue this juvenile tradition into adulthood for really zero purpose. That changed when our sister Rachel, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and bravely battled the disease, until her untimely death in 2012 at the age of 28. From then on, we turned the event into a cancer research fundraiser in her honor. We have raised thousands of dollars for blood cancer research via the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS). This research saves lives. The grants fund the development of revolutionary new blood cancers treatments that are now being used in clinical trials for patients like Rachel. It’s a terrible disease and this organization makes the most profound impact in fighting it. TDC still brings the same insanity, but I like to think of it now as “meaningful nonsense.” Rachel, in her short time, lived life to the fullest and particularly enjoyed bringing people together. This event/ weekend is a reflection of that and a true communal celebration of her rich life.

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A Peek into the “Deal of the Century”

The White House unveiled the economic aspect of its Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative on Saturday, presenting a series of ambitious proposals that would pour $50 billion into the various regional projects and a railway link between Gaza and the West Bank. Nicknamed the “Deal of the Century,” the proposal attempts to solve the Israeli-Arab conflict by involving surrounding Arab nations such as Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and the Gulf States. Led by Jared Kushner and Presidential Envoy Jason Greenblatt, the parameters of the proposal have been kept under wraps – the White House’s announcement marks the first time that its details have been made public. The main aspect of the economic peace plan is the $50 billion earmarked for 179 different projects meant to benefit the Palestinians. Plans include the establishment of an international investment fund for the Palestinian econ-

omy and the Arab states in the region and the construction of a corridor linking the Gaza Strip with the West Bank. Speaking with Reuters, Kushner said that the funding would come from U.S. taxpayers’ money as well as donations from Arab nations and the private sector. “We are confident that we will be able to raise the necessary funds,” Kushner assured. The plan was swiftly rejected by Palestinian Abbas President Mahmoud Abbas, who vowed to rally his people to oppose it. Speaking at the opening of the Fatah leadership’s meeting in Ramallah, Abbas said that “Palestine is not for sale” and alleged that the Deal of the Century ignored the Palestinian right to a homeland. The proposal was also condemned by the rival Hamas terror group, which runs the Gaza Strip. Senior Hamas figure Ismail Radwan said on Sunday that “Hamas and the entire Palestinian people are united against the Deal of the Century.” Kushner said that he was not worried over the wall-to-wall rejection his plan received from the Palestinians. “I laugh when they attack this as the ‘Deal of the Century,’” Kushner said. “This is going to be the ‘Opportunity of the Century’ if they have the courage to pursue it.”

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A member of Israel’s Druze minority, Kara went on to allege that his political career had stalled as a result of racist attitudes among senior Likud members. “Since I was appointed Communications Minister there’s been a tendentious campaign against me stemming from prejudice, and every success was turned into a failure, including tendentious criticism from within and without,” Kara said. He asserted, “The Likud leadership acted to weaken me and remove me from the movement’s centers of power, and even barred me from running [in the primaries] as a representative of minorities, something that hasn’t been done to any public official in the history of the State of Israel.” The Druze legislator has long been politically active and was first elected to the Knesset in 1996. He has since made a name for himself for his hawkish political stances as well as his uncompromising support of Prime Minister Netanyahu amid the premier’s recent brushes with the law. However, Kara’s loyalty to Netanyahu didn’t bring political dividends, as he did not win a realistic spot on the Likud’s Knesset slate in the party’s recent primaries. Kara also lost much of his Druze-based political base after he voted for the Nationality Law last year, which Israel’s Druze community views as discriminatory.

Jordanian Businessman Arrested for Spying for Iran

Israel’s Shin Bet security service announced last week that it had arrested Thaer Shafut, a 32-year-old Jordanian businessman residing in Hebron, for spying on behalf of Iran. Shafut was first arrested in April and has been in custody ever since. During the Shin Bet investigation, it emerged that Shafut had entered Israel on instructions by Iran in order to build infrastructure for future espionage efforts in Judea and Samaria. Shafut’s ties with Iranian intelligence began in Lebanon, where he met two Arab-speaking operators from Tehran who called themselves Abu Sadek and Abu Jaafar. Following the first meeting in Lebanon, Shafut met his handlers over seven additional times in locations in both Lebanon and Syria. During the meetings, Shafut was told to open a business in Israel that would serve as a cover for future Iranian activity and to recruit spies that would assist Iran in gathering intelligence on Israel. As part of this effort, Shafut began planning to establish a factory in Jordan that would employ Shiite workers from Iran who would eventually infiltrate Israel. Shafut was also told to transfer money from the Islamic Republic to terrorists across Judea and Samaria for purposes of planning future attacks. Throughout the affair, the businessman kept in contact with his handlers via an encrypted communications device. “Ten days ago, the military prosecution filed an indictment against the businessman…in which he was charged with contacting an enemy agent, contact with a hostile organization, and conspiracy to enter enemy money into the region,” said the Shin Bet in a statement. “This incident is another example

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Ministers Smotrich and Peretz Sworn into Office

Union of Right Wing Parties lawmakers Rabbi Rafi Peretz and Betzalel Smotrich were sworn in as Ministers of Education and Transportation on Sunday after their appointments were approved by the government. The two had been nominated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the position last week but were only confirmed by Israel’s caretaker government via a telephone vote on Sunday. At their handover ceremonies, the newly appointed ministers promised to faithfully serve the people of Israel during the short sojourn they will have heading their respective ministries. “There is no more worthwhile investment than investing in infrastructure,” said Smotrich at the Transportation Ministry’s headquarters in Jerusalem later that day. Smotrich added that his immediate goal would be reducing Israel’s high rate of car accidents, calling the “carnage” on the roads “unacceptable.” In becoming Transportation Minister, Smotrich replaces Likud lawmaker Yisrael Katz, who had headed the powerful government body for almost a decade before becoming Foreign Minister earlier this month. Smotrich will also be a member of the security cabinet, a committee comprised of ministers that is responsible for making decisions on security issues. Peretz, meanwhile, replaces Naf-

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Robert Kraft Pledges $20M to Fight BDS

New England Patriots owner and famed philanthropist Robert Kraft announced last week that he will dedicate $20 million of his personal wealth to fight the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS) and anti-Semitism around the world. Kraft announced the move upon being awarded the Genesis Prize at the Jerusalem Theater. “My vision is to put an end to the violence against Jewish communities, to deal with the anti-Semitic narratives spread throughout the world that question Israel’s right to exist, to educate, inform and heal intercommunal relations,” he said. “My most important goal is to stand firm against any form of intolerance towards us,” he added. Known as the “Jewish Nobel,” the Genesis Prize celebrates extraordinary people each year whose values and achievements inspire the next generation of the Jewish people. Past winners include U.S. Supreme Court

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A Bunch of Zero Winners Sometimes a bunch of zero are worth way more than you think. This week, more than 2,000 lottery players in North Carolina won several thousand dollars after playing a very unlikely number combination: “0-0-0-

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In the largest amount ever won in a single drawing in the game – $7.8 million – 2,014 winning tickets were sold in Saturday’s Carolina Pick 4 in the North Carolina Educational Lottery. Those who purchased one of the 1,002 winning $1 tickets are able to claim the $5,000 prize; those who purchased one of the 1,012 winning 50 cent tickets won a $2,500 prize. The odds of winning with “0-0-00,” known as “Quads” in the lottery game, are 1 in 10,000, the NC Lottery said. The previous largest amount in a single drawing in the game occurred in August 2012, when $7.5 million in prizes came from a “1-1-1-1” drawing.

sippi River, are listed as threatened in Florida and are protected under state law, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. They are known for the deep burrows they dig for shelter, which are on average about 15 feet long, and they can live as long as 60 years in the wild. Gopher tortoises tend to prefer high and dry habitats, typically where many apartments are built. They also spend up to 80% of their time in burrows, so maybe this tortoise was just on his way home after a day at work.

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Last week, police had to detain a suspect who was stopping traffic in Florida. Thankfully, the suspect did not put up a fuss, and police were able to let him go after giving him a citation. Truthfully, though, the perpetrator didn’t have a pocket or purse to put the citation in, although he does have a shell. In this case, the wrongdoer was a slow-moving gopher tortoise who was delaying traffic as he meandered across the road. St. Johns County Sheriff’s Deputy L. Fontenot spotted it during a routine patrol. Identifying it as Gopherus Genus, Fontenot quickly detained the tortoise and the two had a “heartfelt conversation regarding this risky behavior.” The suspect was “released on his own recognizance.” “Gopherus was cooperative during the remainder of my encounter with him, so I chose to use discretion and let him go with a warning,” Fontenot said in a statement. Gopher tortoises, which are the only tortoises found east of the Missis-

a human. He was a dog – clad in a tux. Christopher McCarron, 69, and Margaret Allison, 56, wed on June 19. Standing beside them on four legs was Jack, their six-year-old Rottweiler. Christopher and Margaret consider Jack a part of their family. The two met at an animal rescue center when Christopher was out walking Jack.

If you drink so much coffee that you think you’re going to start to look like your latte, Dunkin’ may just be able to help you along. Last week, on June 21 – the first day of summer – the coffee chain announced the return of its “Espresso Wear” fashion collection: the Latte-nkini, Latte-viators, and the Latte-nk Top. These pieces of fashion are aimed at keeping consumers both fashionable, i.e. clad in orange, and accessible to Dunkin’s food and drink. All three items of apparel – the tank top, glasses, and bathing suit – are outfitted with two cupholders for Dunkin’s drinks. In other words, you can go to the beach, play ball, or hang out at a barbecue with your favorite Dunkin’ lattes hands-free. Dunkin’ had previously trolled consumers with faux coffee clothing like Cappu-chinos and Americano-veralls. This time, though, the apparel wasn’t all a joke. The coffee chain gave away 15 Latt-nk Tops through an online contest. I’m just so happy I didn’t win.

Dog Days At this wedding, the best man wasn’t a man. In fact, he wasn’t even

“When we decided to get married, Jack had to be there,” Christopher said. “We had a lovely sentimental day, and Jack played a big part. He loved it; he really did.” Margaret was thrilled to have Jack at the wedding. “When Chris said ‘I do’, Jack sneezed, as if to say ‘I do too,’” she said. “He was a star – he posed for all the pictures. The registrar said it was the first time he’d seen a dog being the best man. We did think about Jack carrying a cushion with a ring.” This is a second marriage for both Christopher and Margaret. “This is our family now – me, Margaret, and Jack,” the beaming groom said. Sounds like the paw-fect family to me.

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The Week In News Sunday, though, was different because a big chunk of the action was taking place between two skyscrapers, 25 stories above street level. Balancing atop a wire strung between two buildings, Nik and Lijana Wallenda, members of the Flying Wallendas circus family, held balancing poles and slowly crossed the busy intersection thousands of feet above speechless onlookers. They started out on opposite sides of the 1,300-foot wire strung between 1 Times Square at the south end at 42nd Street and 2 Times Square, just north of the TKTS booth at 47th Street. As they met in the middle of the wire, Lijana carefully sat on the wire while Nike gently stepped over her. Although she struggled a bit while getting up, Lijana said, “I was calm about it – I was like, ‘I got this.’” Mr. Wallenda began slowly from the north end of the wire at roughly 9 p.m. He completed the feat before his sister. This was the first time that Lijana completed a high-wire attempt since a 2017 accident in which she and four others fell 30 feet off a tightrope during a rehearsal and were injured. Nik has been conquering high-wire attempts for many years. In 2012, he walked a wire over Niagara Falls. In 2013, he traversed the Little Colorado River Gorge near the Grand Canyon. New York has seen its fair share of death-defying stunts. In 1912, Harry Houdini escaped from handcuffs, leg-irons, and a sealed, weighted crate that was submerged in the East River. The daredevil Evel Knievel jumped his motorcycle over nine cars and a van in Madison Square Garden in 1971. In 1974, Philippe Petit walked a wire between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. As for where Nik would like to spread his high-wire wings next? “Over an active volcano,” he says. They don’t call him a stuntman for nothing.

The Big Cheese If you love cheese, you may enjoy hearing that there’s someone who loves it even more than you.

Ivan Suarez, owner of restaurant Llagar de Colloto in Spain, recently set the Guinness World Record for most expensive cheese sold at auction when he bought 5.78 pounds of artisan blue cheese for a jaw-dropping $16,142.41. Cabrales cheese is one of the strongest, most recognized blue cheeses in the world. The purchased cheese hails from the Valfriu cheese factory. Cabrales cheese maturates inside the caves of the Picos de Europa mountain range in Spain. It spends roughly between three to six months in the caves with shepherds rubbing and turning the cheese to assist with the maturating process. Most of the areas in the cave cannot be accessed via car, so shepherds need to carry the cheese on their shoulders for almost a mile. Suarez competed against 15 other restaurants while bidding on the blue cheese.

“There seemed to be no limit to the bidding, and it lasted for almost two hours,” a Valfríu cheese factory spokesperson said in the Guinness release. “The audience was very lively and applauded incessantly. The peak moment was when the figure of €10,000 [about $11,328] was surpassed, which was when we realized that we were on the way to the record. “We thought it was a good idea to investigate and see if it was the most expensive cheese in history,” he added. “That’s how it all started, and luckily it ended well.” Suarez’s restaurant has started working with the Valfriu cheese factory and places weekly orders for the company. He sells Cabrales cheeses and recommends them at all meals.

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The Midrash )‫ (במדבר רבה יז ב‬indeed states that this mitzvah was a declaration from God on His having been appeased from the sin of the slander of the spies, exclaiming: Go, eat your your bread with joy! ‫(קהלת‬ )‫ט ז‬ What is so significant about the taking of challah, a small percentage of one’s bread, and distributing it to the Kohen, that evokes reconciliation for this grave error? The Talmud ):‫ (שבת לב‬tells us that because of one not apportioning challah, in addition to being punished with a lack of blessing in his stored grain, there will also be a: ‫מארה משתלחת בש־‬ ‫ערים‬, curse affecting market prices. What message lies in this specific curse of the fluctuation of market values more than the general lack of successful crops? There are numerous commandments and obligations that govern all stages of growth of healthy grain. In the course of one’s investment of effort, one must pay credence to the

Creator who accompanies each phase of its development. That allegiance holds true whether one is dedicated to the labors of agriculture or in the realm of creativity in business. Each endeavor comes with its own unique and specific statutes that reflect our cognizance of the Almighty. Man leaves the homestead, toiling arduously in the commerce of productivity, in order to bring ‘home the bread’. With his objective fulfilled, man sits down to partake of the fruit of his hard-earned labors. He has reached his goal while putting God’s presence into proper and healthy context. As his wife prepares the dough for baking, to ultimately present him the delicious reward of his efforts, she must step back one more time and reassert a consciousness of the chain of events and interactions that enabled them to achieve this result. She separates ‫חלה‬, rooted in the idea of ‫התחלה‬, to ‘begin’ once again, because in truth there is never an endgame, just a new beginning; continuing from where we left off. ‫(ראה הכתב‬ )‫והקבלה‬ Our sustenance is not an end, but rather serves to fuel us towards our next enterprise and accomplishment. The moment one forgets that, and merely views life as a pursuit of a finite goal, is the instant when one finds oneself susceptible to succumbing to the dangers of greed, fear, and jealousy. If we worry only to protect our profits, then the seeds of avarice, insecurity, and distrust will govern our actions leading to disastrous conse-

quences for our investments. Aren’t these the character flaws that lead to unwarranted suspicions that cause markets to fluctuate wildly? The Talmud quotes a verse from the ‫תוכחה‬, the Admonition at the end of Vayikra, that accentuates this point. There it states that God warns us: And I will assign upon you, ‫בהלה‬, panic. )‫(ויקרא כו טז‬ The Talmud says ‫אל תקרי ּבֶ הָ לָה‬ ‫אלא ּבַ חַ לָה‬, do not read it in panic, but because of (the sin of not taking) challah. This is based on the principle that all the guttural letters, ‫ אהח"ע‬are interchangeable. Panic is the product of fear and anxiety. When one suddenly fears losing that which he has worked so hard to gain, one panics. The assumption that what I have acquired is “mine” to keep, that it is “the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow” and it is not merely a steppingstone towards my next “rainbow”, is where the basis of fear lies. The lesson of challah teaches that every achievement is a fresh start anew, a continuation of the chain of accomplishment. It is a steppingstone towards the next goal. However, one who misses this message will be eventually be gripped with panic, fearing that all will be lost. One who fathoms the depth of “new beginnings” will be able to be resilient despite the pitfalls and losses, knowing that in each moment lies a new mission and opportunity. (Inspired by the thoughts of HaRav A.Y. Kook as expressed in his ‫)עין איה‬ The spies regaled in the stature they achieved. They relished the joy of the relationship they had with God in the desert, being privileged to eat of the Manna and inspired by the close proximity to the Divine Presence. When they realized there was a change in the game plan they panicked. A contagion of fear gripped the nation.

All of you approached me. ‫(דברים‬ )‫א כב‬ Moshe relates in his parting statement how they confronted him in a disorderly and disrespectful manner, young people pushing their way before the elderly and their leaders. It was a state of ‫בהלה‬, panic. The sentence assigned to this generation, that would not live to enter and see the land, is outlined as ‫יום‬ ‫לשנה‬, a day for a year. In retribution for their forty-day journey of slanderous intent they would be sequestered to forty years in the desert, thus a day for a year. They wouldn’t accept change. They were unwilling to step up to a “new start” that awaited them in the promised land. They would learn in those forty years the lesson of “fresh starts”. A year represents the full cycle of accomplishment, especially when measured in terms of agricultural cycles. It is the yardstick by which we measure our growth. In truth, however, each day is chock full of opportunity and awaits our tackling it. Man is called the ‫חלתו של עולם‬, the challah of the world. )‫(בראשית רבה יז ח‬ God mixed earth and water and fashioned the dough that man was formed from. Man has the capacity to start afresh each day and each moment. In the realm of ‫התחלה‬, “beginnings”, there is never failure, only the chance to start once again! We enter our promised land with the tool of our survival, challah, because in this mitzvah lies the seeds of our eternal hope. May we be inspired by our innate ability to never fail nor be discouraged, because after each downfall the possibilities of greatness awaits us anew.

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The Geshmak of Eretz Yisroel This is the parsha of Eretz Yisroel. The commentators explain a variety of reasons why Moshe consented to send the spies to Eretz Yisroel. There was no doubt that Hashem would fulfill his promise to Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov to give their descendants the land. In addition, there was no doubt that the land was good, a land “flowing with milk and honey” (Shmos 3:8). So why did Moshe agree to send the spies? The Ramban (on Bamidbar 13:2) explains Moshe’s consent in a beautiful way that also enlightens us to a new perspective of the uniqueness of the mitzvah to live in Eretz Yisroel: “Because Moshe knew that [the land] was rich and good…he told them to pay attention so that they would know this, in order that they tell the nation [so that the nation would] rejoice and be reenergized to ascend [to Eretz Yisroel] with joy.” This is somewhat difficult to understand. We know that there is a general principle that one should perform all mitzvos with joy, as the pasuk (Tehillim 100:2) says, “Serve Hashem with joy…” But this refers to a general state of spiritual happiness that one is fulfilling Hashem’s command. This is a value common to all mitzvos that should accompany the performance of any mitzvah. But

with regard to particular mitzvos, their purpose is not to give us physical enjoyment, as the Gemara (see, e.g., Eruvin 31a) says, “Mitzvos were not given for physical enjoyment.” Physical enjoyment from mitzvos would make them “not for the sake of Heaven.” In contrast, with respect to the mitzvah to live in Eretz Yisroel, the Ramban teaches us that that Moshe specifically wanted the Jewish people to know that the land was “rich and good” so that they would rejoice and feel great happiness while living in Eretz Yisroel. It seems that Moshe did not only want them to feel a spiritual enjoyment in knowing that they were fulfilling one of Hashem’s mitzvos. He wanted them to feel a geshmak, a sense of pleasure, from living in the land of Israel. This is why Hashem told us that Eretz Yisroel is “a good and expansive land…a land flowing with milk and honey” (Shmos 3:8). It is why Moshe told the spies (Bamidbar 13:20), “Strengthen yourselves and take from the fruit of the land.” He wanted them to see the geshmak of living in Eretz Yisroel. This is why, when Hashem first spoke to Avraham to command him to go to the land of Israel, He told him (Rashi on Bereishis 12:1) “Go for your good and for your pleasure.” The unique nature of the mitzvah to enjoy living in Eretz Yisroel is also

reflected in the Rambam’s statement (Hilchos Melachim 5:10) that, “The greatest scholars would kiss the borders of Eretz Yisroel, kiss its stones, and roll around in its dirt…” Living in Eretz Yisroel must be incredibly enjoyable! After returning from his visit to Eretz Yisroel, Rebbe Nachman once commented that the land was very beautiful. The listeners assumed he meant that in a spiritual or kabbalistic sense, but he clarified that he was talking about “the streets and the houses.” The fulfillment of the mitzvah to live in Eretz Yisroel must be enjoyable, beautiful, and geshmak!

The Pleasure of Learning Torah There is another mitzvah that is also an exception to the general principle that “mitzvos were not given for physical enjoyment.” And that is the mitzvah to study Torah. In this regard, the Taz writes (Yoreh Deah 221:43) that if, for example, Reuven vows that Shimon may not derive any benefit from him [Reuven], then Shimon may not study Torah from Reuven’s sefer. He explains that this is because “the Torah certainly gladdens the heart… Therefore this mitzvah [to study Torah] is not comparable to other mitzvos with regard to which we say that they are not given for physical enjoyment. In contrast, this [mitzvah to study Torah]

brings a person enjoyment.” Because it offers tangible enjoyment, Shimon may not study from Reuven’s sefer. In order to counteract the erroneous notion maintained by some that Torah study is only for the sake of Heaven if one does not enjoy it, the Avnei Nezer writes in the introduction to his sefer Eglei Tal that the primary fulfillment of the mitzvah to study Torah is to enjoy one’s learning and that this is the only way that the words of Torah will “become absorbed into the blood… This is what it means to study Torah for the sake of Heaven. It is entirely holy because even the enjoyment itself is a mitzvah.” According to the Avnei Nezer, enjoying one’s learning is the primary way one must fulfill the mitzvah of studying Torah! These two mitzvos involve the two main categories of enjoyment. The mitzvah to study Torah involves a positive emotional and intellectual enjoyment, and the mitzvah to live in Eretz Yisroel includes a component of physical enjoyment. The common denominator in these two mitzvos is that neither are circumscribed activities done for the sake of the performance of an obligatory act. Both are much more. They are life itself. With respect to Torah, we say (Maariv), “For they [the words of Torah] are our life and the length of our days.” Without Torah, we are like fish on dry land. The

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Torah is the wedding ring, the bond connecting the Jewish people and G-d. Can one imagine if a chosson told his kallah under the chuppah, “Just so you know, even though I’m marrying you, it’s nothing personal. I’m doing this because it’s a mitzvah. Sure, I’ll be happy, just like there is a mitzvah to do any of Hashem’s mitzvos with joy. But it has nothing to do with you. I do not enjoy you personally in any way.” What kind of marriage would that be!? Hashem expects us to enjoy Torah, to have a geshmak in our learning. That is the essence of our relationship with G-d. And it is the same with the mitzvah to live in Eretz Yisroel. Living there is not simply the ability to have a land of our own, a refuge from persecution, or even a place to unify us as a nation. The land of Israel is intertwined with the essence of our lives as Jews. As the pasuk (Tehillim 116:9) says, “I will walk before Hashem in the land of life.” The life of the

Jewish people and Eretz Yisroel are inseparable. They are one life. One essence. And the connection between them and the reality that both are the essence of our lives is reflected in the pasuk (Devarim 32:47), “For it [the study of Torah] is your life and through it you will lengthen your days upon the land which you are crossing over the Jordan to possess it.” This is what Rav Kook describes at the beginning of Oros Me’ofel, as translated by Bezalel Naor, “The Land of Israel is not something external, not an external national asset, a means to the end of collective solidarity and the strengthening of the nation’s existence, physical or even spiritual. The Land of Israel is an essential unit bound by the bond-of-life to the People, united by inner characteristics to its existence.” Eretz Yisroel is part of our lives, physical and spiritual, with all that this entails. It is not a detail of

our national reality, but rather it is an inherent part of the richness of our spiritual and physical life. With this in mind, we can now understand the root of the sin of the spies. As Dovid Hamelech said (Tehillim 106:24), “And they were disgusted by the desirable land.” With all of their justifications, the spies concluded (Bamidbar 13:31), “We cannot ascend.” Calev, on the other hand, cried out (ibid. at 30), “We can surely ascend and take possession of it, we can surely succeed in doing it!” What was the difference between them? The spies put on their white fabric gloves, so to speak, inspected the land, found a speck of dust, turned up their noses and said, “You call this a good land? Is this a beautiful kallah?” In contrast, Yehoshua and Calev said (ibid. at 14:7), “The land is exceedingly good! She is a beautiful and kind kallah!” (cf. Kesubos 17a). Rav Kook, zy”a, in his essay, The Great Call to Eretz Yisroel, writes,

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hen introduced to people and asked what I do, the immediate response when they hear my profession is generally, “How can I lose weight quickly?” I’m not sure why people feel the need to lose weight quickly. Weight loss is complex and is not something that comes with a cheat sheet or has a quick fix for something that is multifaceted. Weight loss requires effort, patience, dedication, the proper mindset and should be gradual for a number of reasons. Proper weight loss is all about trading in old habits for newer, healthier ones. Relearning old habits and storing away years of routine will not happen overnight. It often requires small steps and changes in order to show progress and truly succeed. Rather than focusing solely on weight, consider the fact that you will be learning new skills that improve your overall health, whether it be food prepping, making healthier choices or adding in an exercise regimen to your daily routine. The number on the scale is not the main priority. Do not fall for any trap that promises rapid weight loss. The recommended goal for weight loss is 1-2lbs

per week. Weight loss of more than 1-2 pounds a week tends to be regained faster. Rapid weight loss techniques typically aren’t sustainable and put a lot of stress on the body. Even more, rapid weight loss is associated with an increased risk of gallstones. Aiming to lose 1-2 pounds a week is your safest option.

Do not cut out entire food groups. Many diets boast weight loss results by cutting out carbs, dairy, or protein. Our body requires each nutrient in adequate amounts. Eliminating an entire food group without a physician’s recommendation will cause you to miss out on key nutrients. Focus on an overall meal pattern rather than a

Proper weight loss is all about trading in old habits for newer, healthier ones.

Do not skip meals. Skipping meals can actually do more harm than good. Skipping meals can slow down one’s metabolism – meaning the body burns calories slower. Additionally, self-control is more challenging on an empty stomach. Sitting down to eat with an empty stomach will likely cause you to overeat.

specific diet. With that being said, stay away from detoxes and cleanses. These methods are lacking essential vitamins and nutrients that your body needs on a daily basis. Besides, your bodies come with natural detoxes; your liver and kidneys detox and cleanse your body in the best way possible.

Avoid any diet pills, diet shakes, or diet bars. True weight loss and good health is best achieved through regular foods at your local supermarket with proper guidance, planning, and a sound mindset. Include physical activity. Healthy eating habits together with an exercise regimen offer the best weight loss results and weight maintenance. Exercise is vital for overall good health as well. Don’t focus on the finish line. Take one day at a time and acknowledge your accomplishments and success. Keep moving in the right direction, and you will ultimately achieve your weight loss goals.

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 dietitian at Boro Park Center and a private nutrition consultant located in Brooklyn and the Five Towns. She can be reached at CindyWeinberger1@gmail.com.

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to get as close as possible to the specific waterfall where the man fell. The driver raced to the closest location to where the fall occurred and then I was left with no choice but to hike the rest of the way. It was a 2-kilometer

line, and bandaging his numerous bleeding wounds. After this initial treatment, I helped organize the rescue efforts to bring him safely out of the mountains and get him transported to a local hospital.

The hiker had sustained a serious head injury, a chest injury, and other injuries to his back and limbs.

climb almost directly up. The journey involved a steep uphill climb with a full medical kit on my back. When I reached the patient, I provided initial medical treatment including spinal cord stabilization, an intravenous

The hiker had sustained a serious head injury, a chest injury, and other injuries to his back and limbs. He received a series of tests at the hospital, and I stayed with him until the results came back. It is always better

to be at a hospital in a foreign country with an advocate who speaks the language and someone to look after you. For me, it was just part of doing what I do. When one serves the community as a rabbi or otherwise, it is important to be able to provide for the needs of those you serve. In this instance, I was able to serve in a different capacity in order to help save a life. Both physical lifesaving and spiritual lifesaving are important, and I am thankful that I can do a bit of both. While this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t something that happens here every day, even being able to be there for one person in their time of need is enough of a reason to do what I do and to be a spiritual guide and an emergency first responder. It is very gratifying to know that I was able to help this man. Even so, I hope that my next endeavors of assistance will not be so dramatic as this one was.

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n a recent Friday, just before Shabbat began, an Israeli hiker fell approximately 40 meters down while trekking up the Bashisht mountains near the town of Old Manali, India. As one of the rabbis who works out of the Chabad house in Old Manali, I was notified of the event. In addition to me being a rabbi, I am a trained EMT and I volunteered for United Hatzalah in Israel while I was living there. The organization was gracious enough to give me a bag of medical equipment to keep with me here in India should the need arise. On that Friday, it did. When we were notified about the emergency, I dropped what I was doing, grabbed my medical kit, and began heading up to the mountains to reach the seriously injured hiker. It took me 50 minutes to reach the fallen man. I flagged down a passing motorbike and told him that I needed

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Wearing Two Uniforms By Avi Heiligman

Arnold Palmer served in the U.S. Coast Guard

hile warfare dates back thousands of years, organized sports as we know it today have only been around since the mid-19th century. During the American Civil War (18611865) there are several accounts and sketches that document baseball being played while in uniform. Since that time, sports have played an integral part in many soldiers’ lives. Here are a few stories of soldiers-athletes that have worn more than one type of uniform. Several Civil War veterans played baseball after their time in the army. Some of them played professionally, including Private Oscar Bielaski. The Polish-American was born in Washington, D.C., and served with the 11th New York Cavalry Regiment. From 1872-1876 he played Major League Baseball as a right fielder for four teams including the Chicago White Stockings. Many players took off time from playing baseball to join the Union Army during the Civil War including a number of players on the Philadelphia Athletics. John Dickson “Dick” McBride was their star pitcher and signed up to serve as a private in Company A, 196th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. In 1864, he was given permission to take a three-day furlough to pitch for local teams. In 1871 he became a player-manager for the Athletics and remained in that role until future Hall of Famer

Cap Anson took over the as the player-manager. In total, historians have enough evidence to conclude that 30 major league players and managers actually served during the Civil War. New Zealander Anthony Wilding is considered by some to have been the world’s first tennis superstar. The winner of four consecutive Wimbledon championships from 1910-1913, Wilding still holds the record of winning 23 titles in one year (1906). He was killed during World War I in the Battle of Aubers Ridge

about half. Between 1942 and 1945 the university did not have enough players to field a football team with all the athletes in the army. Tragically, most of the starting team and some backups were killed during the war. Only one regular from the 1941 squad, Bill Zupan, survived the war to come back and play in 1946. No other prewar college football team suffered that many war casualties. Famous players also served their country during wartime. Chuck Bednarik was one of the last players in

His missions were successful, including breaking up a local Italian mafia gang and ending their black market abilities in Naples, Italy.

in France in 1915. Canadian Robert Powell was another tennis champion who was killed during The Great War. Montana State University was a small college whose students mainly came from all corners of the state. Prewar enrollment was about 1,700. Many students were drafted, so by 1944 that numbered dwindled to

the NFL to play both offense and defense. During World War II, he was a waist gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He starred for the Eagles and was selected to the Hall of Fame in 1967. Any longtime reader of this column knows that a favorite historical figure of the author was both a catcher in the American League and a spy. However, Moe Berg nev-

er served in uniform and rejected medals and commendations for his wartime service during World War II. The U.S. spy agency, the OSS, did boast numerous athletes from all walks of life that had joined the American military. One of these was Jumping Joe Savoldi. Savoldi had been a running back for the Chicago Bears and a professional wrestler before being asked to become a spy. He served with the 2677 th Office of Strategic Services Regiment and went on several missions behind enemy lines. His missions were successful, including breaking up a local Italian mafia gang and ending their black market activities in Naples, Italy. Before he became one of the world’s best golfers, Arnold Palmer served in the Coast Guard from 1951-1954. He had been playing golf at Wake Forest when the death of a close friend made him rethink his future. Over the course of three years, he held several assignments, including becoming a photographer in the 9th Coast Guard District. Even while in the Coast Guard, Palmer continued to play golf and built a nine-hole course at the training center in Cape May, New Jersey. One of the more recent stories that made its way into news headlines is that of Pat Tillman. Former Arizona Cardinal Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan in 2004 while serving as a U.S. Ranger.

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In future articles we’ll delve into the military lives of superstar players including Jackie Robinson, Roger Staubach, Ted Williams, Rocky Marciano and Hank “Hebrew Hammer” Greenberg. Many athletes, unlike Hollywood personalities, went

into the military with the goal of helping their country in any possible way and preferred to stay out of the spotlight. Stories like that of Anthony Wilding and Jumping Joe Savoldi may not have made the headlines like that of Pat Tillman.

New Zealander Anthony Wilding

For some, though, it was the sense of belonging and for others they were there to serve their country. For many decades, athletes with military experience have been a source of pride to veterans and have encouraged others to follow in their

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By age 12, Benjamin Franklin left school and served as an apprentice at a printing shop owned by his brother, James. Despite being almost entirely self-taught, Franklin later helped found the school that became the University of Pennsylvania and received honorary degrees from Harvard, Yale, the College of William and Mary, the University of St. Andrews, and Oxford.

Forbes ranked Benjamin Franklin the 89th richest man in American history.

Franklin invented the “glass armonica,” which was an instrument designed to replicate the otherworldly sound that a wet finger makes when rubbed along the rim of a glass. To play the instrument, the user would simply wet their fingers, rotate the apparatus and then touch the glass pieces to create individual tones or melodies. The armonica would go on to amass a considerable following during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Thousands were manufactured, and the likes of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss all composed music for it. Franklin would later write that, “Of all my inventions, the glass armonica has given me the greatest personal satisfaction.”

According to legend, Benjamin Franklin was not allowed to write the Declaration of Independence because everyone thought that he would try to slip a joke into the document.

Franklin is the only Founding Father to have signed all three documents that freed America from Britain: the Declaration of Independence, The Treaty of Paris, and the United States Constitution.

Benjamin Franklin had a son who remained loyal to the British and fled to London after the war.

In 1728, when he was 22, Franklin wrote his own epitaph.

It was Franklin’s idea to use a matching grant combining public money with private donations to build the Pennsylvania Hospital. It was the first time that this concept was used.

Among Franklin’s inventions are swim fins, a library chair, an extension arm, the Philadelphia or Franklin stove, the lightning rod and bifocals. He never patented his inventions as he considered them a gift to the public.

At the age of 42, Franklin was rich enough to retire and become a “gentleman of leisure.” Franklin’s retirement allowed him to spend his remaining 42 years studying science and devising inventions such as the lightning rod, bifocal glasses, and a more efficient heating stove.

You gotta be kidding Jimbo was really having a hard time in class. One day the teacher asked him who signed the Declaration of Independence, and, of course, he didn’t know. The teacher asked him every day for a week but still he couldn’t give the right answer. Finally, in desperation, she called Jimbo’s father to come and see her. She said to him, “Your boy won’t tell me who signed the Declaration of Independence.” The father said to Jimbo, “Come here, boy, and sit down.” Jimbo duly did as he was told and then his dad said to him, “Now if you signed that silly thing, just admit it so we can get out of here.”

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1. How old was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence? a. 70

c. 26

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d. 22

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2. There are 24 known copies of the version of the Declaration known as the “Dunlap Broadside,” named after John Dunlap. Who was he? a. Vice president of the Congress b. A printer c. An early historian d. The first librarian of Congress

c. Because he wrote it and is listed as the author. d. Because he was in New York preparing to defend Manhattan from the British.

c. $36,000,000 d. $47,000,000

5. Which of the following was included in the Declaration of Independence?

4. Why didn’t George Washington sign the Declaration of Independence? a. Because when they approached him to sign it, he explained, “I’m fully in support, but I don’t want my name on it because I’d rather work behind the scenes.” b. Because he said that he wanted to discuss it with his wife first and would do so when he returned

a. A list of bad things that the King of England had done to the colonies

6. Which two states voted against the Declaration of Independence? a. Pennsylvania and South Carolina b. New York and Virginia c. Delaware and Maryland d. Colorado and California 7. What is the first word of the Declaration? a. We b. When c. Whereas d. Wherefore

b. A threat that the colonies would take over Britain if the King did not stop the fighting c. A declaration that George Washington was president d. The Bill of Rights

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 Wisdom Key 6-7 correct: If you would have been around in 1776, you would have been one of the Founding Fathers. Nice wig! 3-5 correct: Not bad, although you are not exactly Benjamin Franklin. 0-2 correct: It’s a good thing America wasn’t relying on you in 1776!

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3. In 1989, a Philadelphia man found an original copy of the Declaration of Independence in the back of a picture frame that he bought at a flea

to Virginia. At that point, the Declaration was already complete.

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market for $4. It was verified as one of the 24 surviving copies from the official first printing of the Declaration. How much did it sell for in 2000?

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7. B (The first sentence in the Preamble: “When in the course of human 6. A 5. A 4. D 3. B 2. B 1. C

events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of Nature’s G-d entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.”)

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In the software world, in particular for platforms, these are winnertake-all markets. So, you know, the greatest mistake ever is the whatever mismanagement I engaged in that caused Microsoft not to be what Android is – Android is the standard nonApple phone form platform. That was a natural thing for Microsoft to win…. There’s room for exactly one nonApple operating system, and what’s that worth? $400 billion that would be transferred from company G [Google] to company M [Microsoft]. - Microsoft founder Bill Gates speaking at a forum last week about the biggest mistake that he ever made

I always came running in to answer the phone so I thought maybe I could run.

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Manny Machado received a one game suspension for contact with an umpire over balls and strikes and VIOLENTLY throwing his bat against the backstop with absolutely no regard to anyone’s safety. Violence in the workplace is not tolerated, and offenders are dealt with severely and even made examples of for the good of its employees, as well as the company itself. Is this truly what MLB wants to teach our youth? #Disappointed #LeadByExample #NotAppreciated #Violence #TemperTantrum #Inaction #NotTolerated #MakeanExampleof #OneGameSuspension #RepeatOffender #Nonsense. - Statement released via Twitter by the MLB’s umpires union which was upset that San Diego Padres star Manny Machado was only suspended for one game after he allegedly touched the umpire, something Machado denies

Just…I mean…it’s kinda like…you just kinda get used to it. I mean, you see weird stuff all the time driving in. I lived outside the city in the suburbs. But driving into Fremont Street – that’s kinda where the old ballpark was – driving down there you see something weird every day. Eventually, you just kind of put the blockers on and kind of get used to it after a while. - Mets rookie Pete Alonso when asked on ESPN if he ever saw UFOs while playing for the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, which is located in the infamous Area 51, where alien spaceships have been rumored to be stored

This has been my life, longer than I’ve been alive. - Seventh generation tightrope walker Nik Wallenda, while crossing New York’s Times Square on a tightrope 25 stories above city streets last weekend

- Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins, age 103, who won gold in the 50- and 100-meter races at the National Senior Games this week, on the TODAY show

Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck. - Name of the Cardinal Stritch University, Wisconsin, student who wrote her Ph.D. dissertation on the classroom effects of an unusual name

These members of Congress, they come to represent their districts and their point of view and they take responsibility for the statements that they make. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) when asked about comments by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Socialist/ Democrat-NY) equating border facilities for migrants to “concentration camps”

Theoretically, they could have the ability to vote. - State Senator Luis Sepúlveda (D-Bronx) while arguing in favor of a bill which gave illegals driver’s licenses in New York

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It’s 2019 & @JoeBiden is longing for the good old days of “civility” typified by James Eastland. Eastland thought my multiracial family should be illegal…. It’s past time for apologies or evolution from @JoeBiden. He repeatedly demonstrates that he is out of step with the values of the modern Democratic Party. - Tweet by 2020 Democrat hopeful Mayor Bill de Blasio, along with a photo of his African-American wife and their mixed-race son and daughter, responding to reports that at a private fundraiser Joe Biden boasted about his friendship with segregationists when he was a young senator

I’m disappointed that he hasn’t issued an immediate apology for the pain his words are dredging up for many Americans. He should. - 2020 hopeful Sen. Corey Booker (D-NJ) responding to Biden’s comments

Apologize for what? Cory should apologize. He knows better. There’s not a racist bone in my body. I’ve been involved in civil rights my whole career. Period. Period. - Biden responding to Booker’s calls for an apology

Everybody was saying I’m a warmonger and now they say I am a dove. I think I’m neither if you want to know the truth. I’m a man with common sense and that is what we need in this country, common sense. But I didn’t like the idea of them knowingly shooting down an unmanned drone then we kill 150 people. I didn’t like that. - President Donald Trump rehashing with reporters his decision not to attack Iran last week after Tehran shot down a U.S. drone

I’m not one of these people that says I wouldn’t sit down with anybody to hear what they have to say.

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- Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), during a faith breakfast in Columbia, SC, on Saturday when asked if he would be willing to have “an audience” with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, who routinely calls Jews “termites” and all but advocates for the complete annihilation of Jews

It’s definitely a life-changing experience for you to really feel the energy of Israel and especially Jerusalem.... It’s made my spiritual side a lot stronger. - Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson, while visiting Israel last week

Joe Biden references his relationships with two former Republican colleagues at an event in New York City. The only problem? They were both segregationists. - MSNBC’s Kasie Hunt reporting on Biden’s comments and spreading fake news that the segregationist senators were Republicans. They were Democrats

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Dating

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My sister has a very good friend, Batsheva, who has always spent a great deal of time in our house. They are two years younger than me, and when they were young, they were annoying little girls. But over the past few years, I have come to look at Batsheva differently and am finding myself very drawn to her for so many reasons. My whole family has always liked Batsheva very much and she’s almost like part of the family. However, last year her parents got divorced. We were all shocked over the news, but that’s another story. I’ve overheard my parents discussing the sad situation and often saying things like, “Poor Batsheva. This is really going to affect her shidduch prospects. After all, the people we know wouldn’t want their sons to date a girl from a divorced home.” Obviously, the way in which they said it tells me that they wouldn’t want any son of theirs to date a girl from a divorced home. My game plan for a while now was to eventually, when the time was right, tell my parents that I would like to date Batsheva. Had her parents not gotten divorced, my guess is that they would have been thrilled with this revelation and supported me going forward. Now, I’m afraid that they will say no. Even though they still are very fond of her, they view her with pity and as a second class citizen. I respect my parents and have always sought out their support and approval, but my feelings for Batsheva go very deep and I don’t want to just give up on my dream. How do I approach this situation with my parents?

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The Panel The Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz, M.S. onesty is the best policy in human relations, with some exceptions. Be upfront with your parents and don’t hesitate to lay out your interest in Batsheva. They have known her for years and like her a lot. The fact that they have discussed her situation in the light of her parents’ divorce last year and expressed sympathy for her confirms that they care about her. Be confident and go forward with the expectation that they will support your plans. I would not discuss your feelings for Batsheva. Talk about your interest in dating her. It’s too soon to have feelings, isn’t it? I also have some concerns about why you are afraid to approach this with your parents, but will leave that aside as I continue to answer the question. If your parents bring up the fact that Batsheva’s parents are divorced, you have to be prepared with responses. You will have to craft them based on your years of experience with them and their individual personalities. However, the repeated point can be made that they know her, like her, and respect how she has handled her life before, during, and after the divorce. She is all the more mature for this experience and has dealt with the situation wisely and gotten the support she needed to deal with it. Life brings challenges to all of us and she has already developed tools. She will continue to grow in resilience and maturity, and that makes her even more attractive as a potential spouse in your eyes. They can attest to the fact that she not only survived a difficult situation but thrived. In other words, take the perceived negative and turn it into a positive. Don’t shy away from addressing the divorce of her parents. If your parents bring up the issue of what will the neighbors say, address that directly, as well. Say that outsiders will say that your family knows Batsheva for a long time and were smart enough not to be put off by her parents’

divorce. They know her and they like her for who she is – a wonderful girl. Tell your parents that if this relationship works out, they will look better on the street; they will be perceived as people who value people for themselves – not a family situation. Again, turn the negative into a positive.

The Mother Sarah Schwartz Schreiber, P.A. o, nu, what are you waiting for? Batsheva sounds like a great catch. You’ve adored her from her Barbie days; now that she’s grown up, your feelings for her are, in your words, “very deep.” Funny thing about labels (“Divorced Home” “FFB” “BT” “Israelis” “Immigrants” and the like): they are meaningless monikers used by people who are judgmental, ignorant and frankly, don’t know any better. In Batsheva’s case, her parents’ untimely split shouldn’t sully your respect for someone you’ve admired for a really long time. Don’t be discouraged by your parents’ unfortunate comment; their tsk-tsk-ing about “poor Batsheva,” may be a projection of what other people (who don’t know Batsheva from childhood) may say about a child growing up in a broken home. They themselves should know better and rise above judgment, labels and what the Cohens have to say. So, go ahead. Approach your parents in the most mature, respectful manner you can muster. Tell them you’d like to start dating and believe Batsheva is a most attractive contender. But what about the public shanda? The “D” word? Gently and wisely make the point that many intact couples lack shalom bayis; many divorced couples get along better once separated. If they admire Batsheva like you do, they will agree that, despite her parents’ domestic difficulties, Batsheva remains lovely Batsheva: talented, refined, attractive and smart. She is the girl of your dreams – even if her parents don’t share an address.

The Shadchan Michelle Mond atsheva sounds like a lovely girl, and it’s so nice that you have gotten to know her organically over the years. This would be the perfect opportunity to assert yourself as a grownup with opinions who can make thought-out decisions on his own. If you are old enough to get married, you are old enough to decide what type of family situation you are comfortable with marrying into. Approach your parents in a confident manner, asserting your position that you would like to pursue this shidduch with Batsheva. While it would be rather harsh for your parents to claim that she is currently not marriageable because of her parents’ divorce, it is

If you are old enough to get married, you are old enough to decide what type of family situation you are comfortable with marrying into.

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your parents and have little faith in them regarding the acceptance of you dating a woman with divorced parents. I understand how overhearing them discuss Batsheva’s situation may have left you with the impression that they would be one of “those people” who are totally judgmental and close-minded about a potential daughter-in-law like Batsheva. But it’s very possible

can understand your trepidation in pursuing a relationship with Batsheva based on your parents’ comments regarding prospective shidduchim. However, open and honest communication with your parents at this time is what is needed. You can do this. When you approach your parents, come from a place of confidence and optimism, while remaining open to your parents’ feedback, which will most likely come in the form of concern. Open your response to their concerns with phrases such as “I hear you,” and “I’ve thought of that as well.” Be prepared with your thoughts about dating a girl whose parents are divorced. Part of your truth that you will be imparting to your parents is that you and your family know Batsheva intimately. If need be, the main message you will be conveying to your parents is Do we discount the person we know and love because of her parents’ situation? If your parents are reasonable, somewhat open-minded individuals, they will most likely have a hard time saying yes to this question. While no one knows what goes on in any marriage or home, the truth is that when parents (a couple) are no longer amicable, there is often incredible stress and tension in the home. Sometimes, in certain situations, the greatest gift a parent can give to a child is to remove that tension from the home,

which can only come in the form of a divorce. Most people do not flippantly get divorced. Most people have struggled with the decision for years or there was some catalyst that left one or both parties with no other option. It is a sad reality that in shidduchim the children have to suffer because of this. They didn’t ask for any of this! I have seen firsthand how many incredible young men and women learned from the mistakes their parents made and how many of them have a clear vision of the healthy relationship they want for their future. The lengths they take to create that impress me greatly (therapy, close relationship with a rav or mentor, visiting intact, healthy families for Shabbos that serve as a role models). Look, I’m a social worker at heart and a crusader for social justice. I have to use this platform to point out this almost “social injustice” in our community. Why should a child from an unhealthy marriage that remains intact for social standing be “more desirable” than a child whose parents are divorced? And while we’re on the topic of “why,” allow me to extend my questioning into the arena of “who.” Who are any of us to judge? Shouldn’t every young person be evaluated on his/

that when push comes to shove, you will be surprisingly delighted to learn that they would welcome Batsheva into their family with open arms. So before working yourself up into a panic expecting the worst, tell your parents how you feel and be open to outcomes you may not expect. If, however, your worst fear is realized, it’s time to decide whether you want to listen to your parents or to your heart. Obviously it’s a wonderful thing that you respect your parents so much and appreciate their support, but there comes a

her own merit? What did the adult child learn from his parents’ marriage and/ or divorce? What are the young person’s ideas about marriage? Let’s look at the individual. Truth time: there are kids that come from healthy marriages who are very healthy minded. There are kids who come from healthy marriages who aren’t. There are kids who come from divorced homes who are healthy minded. And there are kids who come from divorced homes who aren’t. I think we parents feel safer when we believe we have the ability to predict and determine our children’s future based on a formula such as “If my child marries someone from an intact family, the likelihood of his marital success will greatly increase.” A far better measure of our children’s “marital success” is to pour our hearts into teaching them about healthy relationships (whether that means working

Do we discount the person we know and love because of her parents’ situation? time in a grown child’s life when they have to take matter into their own hands if their heart is telling them what they must do. Sounds like this is one of those times!

on our own marriages or sometimes unfortunately leaving them) and evaluating the potential shidduch based on the young man or woman’s character and traits. I hope your parents allow you to date Batsheva and that not much convincing is involved. Sincerely, Jennifer Esther Mann, LCSW and Jennifer Mann, LCSW are licensed psychotherapists and dating and relationship coaches working with individuals, couples and families in private practice in Hewlett, NY. Jennifer is looking forward to teaching a psychology course at Touro College in the fall. To set up a consultation or to ask questions, please call 516.224.7779. Press 1 for Esther, 2 for Jennifer. 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.

Hi Readers! Receiving your enthusiastic emails wanting to participate in the Reader’s Respond section has been wonderful! Just a reminder about how Reader Response works. Email thenavidaters@gmail. com with the subject line “Reader Response.” We will then ask you, in the order we receive your email, if you would like to respond to the coming week’s email. If you would like to respond to an already printed Navidaters Panel, please submit your answer to the editor at editor@fivetownsjewishhome.com. You can also join us on our FB page @thenavidaters on Sunday evenings to post your response to the week’s column. Interacting with you has been a pleasure! Thank you for all of your feedback. Esther and Jennifer

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There is No Dachau in Texas By Rafael Medoff

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and other Holocaust museums around the world. In response to widespread criticism of her statements, Congresswoman Cortez and her supporters insisted that she was referring “only” to concentration camps and not to death camps. The primary purpose of Nazi death camps, such as Auschwitz and Treblinka, was to carry out the mass murder of Jews. Nazi concentration camps, such as Dachau, Bergen-Belsen, and Buchenwald, held a variety of inmates – Jews, political prisoners, and others – who were not sent there specifically to be killed, but were subjected to slave labor, disease, brutal beatings, systematic torture, ghoulish medical experiments, and starvation-level diets. President Barack Obama visited the site of the former Buchenwald concentration camp on June 4, 2009. A great-uncle of his served in the U.S. army’s 89th Infantry Division, which liberated one of Buchenwald’s sub-camps. In his remarks at the site, President Obama described how the U.S. troops who reached Buchenwald encountered “piles of bodies and starving survivors.” He called it a place “where people were deemed inhuman because of their differences” and where the prison-

ers suffered under “the most unimaginable conditions.” An estimated 56,000 prisoners were murdered in Buchenwald between 1937 and 1945. At least 50,000 – including Anne Frank and her sister Margot – were killed in Bergen-Belsen. Tens of thousands were murdered in Dachau. Does that sound “exactly the same” – or even remotely similar – to the conditions in the detention facilities in Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico? Last December, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum issued a press release consisting of an essay by one of its staff historians, Edna Friedberg, titled “Why Holocaust Analogies Are Dangerous.” She criticized “American politicians” and others who “casually use Holocaust terminology to bash anyone or any policy with which they disagree.” Among others, she challenged the critics of U.S. border detention policies for using “sloppy” and “grossly simplified” analogies. Friedberg argued that such comparisons not only “demean the memory of the dead” but are outright “dangerous,” because they “exploit the memory of the Holocaust as a rhetorical cudgel” in order to “shut down productive, thoughtful discourse” and “distract from the real issues challenging our society.” Curiously, however, another

historian at the museum, Rebecca Erbelding, has been defending Rep. Cortez’s statements. Last week, Erbelding re-tweeted a series of messages praising Cortez’s concentration camp analogy. Next to one of the endorsements of the Cortez statement, Erbelding added the words “A Geppetto Checkmark” – referring to the label bestowed by Washington Post fact-checker Glenn Kessler on controversial statements that at first appear to be false or exaggerated, but turn out to contain “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” Perhaps Erbelding needs to have a conversation with her colleague Edna Friedberg. Reasonable people can disagree about the detention policies of the current administration or the policies of its predecessors. But it’s not reasonable to compare those U.S. facilities to places where tens of thousands of people were tortured, starved, and beaten to death. There is no Dachau in Texas. (c) 2019, Washington Post Writers Group

Dr. Rafael Medoff is founding director of The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, and the author of The Jews Should Keep Quiet: President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, and the Holocaust, forthcoming from The Jewish Publication Society in 2019.

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ou wouldn’t think it would be necessary, in this day and age, to explain to a member of the U.S. House of Representatives that there is no Dachau in Texas, no Bergen-Belsen in Arizona, and no Buchenwald in New Mexico. Yet it seems that is the level to which some of the combatants in America’s overheated immigration debate have stooped. In an Instagram video and several follow-up tweets last week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) asserted that the U.S. detention facilities along the border with Mexico are “exactly the same” as “concentration camps.” The term “concentration camp” is so widely associated with the Nazi-era camps that the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of the term actually specifies that it is “used especially in reference to camps created by the Nazis in World War II for the internment and persecution of Jews and other prisoners.” In case anybody doubted that Rep. Cortez was alluding to the Nazi camps, she also invoked a slogan that is popularly associated with the Holocaust: “If that doesn’t bother you,” she declared, “I want to talk to the people that are concerned enough with humanity to say that ‘never again’ means something.” The words “Never Again” are prominently displayed in the exhibits of the

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Cisco Kids By Rafi Sackville

t is not beyond the realm of probability that many of the current day professions will not exist in 30 years’ time. The global transformation towards internet-related work is challenging a generation of youngsters who would, under normal circumstances, find their places in the work force doing manual labor. It doesn’t matter what field you work in, every profession in the future will be connected in one way or other to technology. A perfect example of our changing world can be seen in the time it takes between the emergence of new technology until there are 50 million people using it. When the transistor radio first appeared, it took 47 years before people were using it. Television took off more quickly; only 13 years passed before it caught on. In contrast, it took 50 million people only two years to sign up to Facebook, and only two weeks for that number to start using Instagram. So yes, the world is changing very fast. Governments aren’t the only bodies dealing with this issue. Cisco Israel, the worldwide networking hardware company, has invested time and effort to help generate an interest in telecommunications-related professions with the aim of conscripting a new generation of youth into the next phase of their lives.

Cisco, whose main headquarters is in Netanya, has a working partnership with Ta’asieda, an educational organization whose mandate is to help youngsters integrate into this changing workforce. Cisco claims that the world has changed so quickly that today one million people could easily find employment in internet security, two million in information and communications technology, while there is a need to increase the field of data science by 40%. Understanding this phenomenon has been recognized by my school. This year they introduced telecommunications, an elective for challenged students. I am the homeroom teacher to a classroom of twenty such like students. I have previously written about the difficulties facing such youngsters. Whereas they don’t all come from similar backgrounds, they share an us vs. them mentality that occasionally finds them feeling like outcasts. Their lives have not been easy. Some come from broken homes, or poor homes, or complications in life none of us would wish for. Without the recognition that one has to shift into a different gear when walking into their world, a teacher will quickly fail to gain their confidence. My class’s introduction to this sophisticated new world of computers got off to a shaky start this year.

The students have yet to gel with their computer teacher. Moreover, they have shown resistance to having telecommunication forced upon them. They cannot see that many of the jobs currently available to their parents’ generation will no longer exist once they get out of the army. They can only see as far as the present. It’s a dilemma that translates into drama in the classroom. There have been days when they have rebelled and refused to come to class. There have been lessons when they will not stop using their cellphones. There have been many occasions when the teacher has yelled at them. And when they come out on top, when they have won a battle against their teacher, they are emboldened and become stronger and think they are doing wonderfully. They cannot see that they are shooting themselves in the foot. Thus, the trip to Netanya. With an eye towards giving back to society, Cisco has been inviting classes like mine to their headquarters, where they give them a briefing about Cisco’s place in the workforce, show them how the world is changing, and, more importantly, highlight what role young people like my students will play in the coming years. The lecture got off to a good start, although lecturing challenged kids is not easy and is best done in

bursts. Einat was our guide. She is in charge of Cisco’s school program. She had been speaking for only a few minutes when there was a detectable shuffling of feet and playing with cellphones. Then she brought up a slide showing Cisco’s global earning from the previous year, which amounted to $49.3 billion. It was as if the students had undergone a collective wake-up call. Those using phones stopped swiping and looked up. That number had made quite an impression. They began asking questions connected to earnings... of anyone who worked in Cisco. I could hear them whispering among themselves. “How much do you think she makes? It’s got to be at least 30,000 shekels a month. If not more!” Einat had their interest at last. We took a break in the refreshment area. They huddled around the latte machine like Monday morning gatherings around the water cooler. It was a fancy machine – the kids drank so much they finished off three liters of milk. We were then given a tour through Cisco’s offices. Two students refused to budge until given permission to go outside and smoke. Yes, that’s an issue that cannot be ignored. Of the 20 kids, 13 are smokers. We apply a rule of thumb when it comes to smoking; you know they smoke. You cannot stop them.

a rest. They reluctantly followed along. Our final stop was in two identical conference rooms. These rooms were the same used by the late Shimon Peres when he broke a world record in 2014 by delivering the largest online civics class in the world.

The students bantered by camera between the two rooms. Their level of discourse did not quite match that of Peres’s civics lesson. In fact, at one point, I had to intervene to prevent the conversation from spiraling into a less than civic discourse. At this point in time it is difficult

to judge whether our visit to Cisco will have its intended effect. What I can say with confidence is that I have faith that my students will survive and thrive in the coming years, be it in hi-tech or not.

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Rafi’s students in the same room that Peres sat years before

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Shimon Peres giving the world’s biggest civics lesson at Cisco’s Netanya headquarters in 2014

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physical symptoms but is nevertheless consumed with the idea that he might be seriously ill. Everyone has physical “symptoms” such as a minor rash or headache, but most people are barely even aware of these symptoms since they are a part of everyday life. Someone with this disorder will be consumed with the fear that these completely normal symptoms are a sign of a life-threatening illness. A normal headache is feared to be a brain tumor, a cough can be a sign of lung cancer, and minor chest pain can be a heart attack. They often seek reassurance by getting tested for different diseases, but usually do not end up feeling reassured. Other complications can include relationship problems if the anxiety causes frustration to a spouse or family members, financial problems due to excessive spending on medical testing and needless medications, and a general inability to function. The advent of the internet added another feature to this disorder as individuals will spend inordinate amounts of time consulting with “Dr. Google” about their imagined condition. As with some of the other anxiety disorders, individuals with this disorder often understand on a certain level that their fears are irrational, but nevertheless feel compelled to react to their anxiety. As with many mental health disorders, treatment can involve therapy, medication, or a combination of both. Health-related anxiety is a unique form of anxiety and it is preferable to utilize a therapist who has training and experience in this disorder. 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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saying that feedback is most helpful and motivating when it is provided in a manner that respects the recipient and is intended to guide and correct rather than put down or label. But how often do we see and experience the opposite? I know that I have, and it’s not fun. Not fun at all. Perhaps the hardest form of feedback to deliver well is situational nega-

ing personal judgement. It’s called “EARN,” which stands for event, action, result, and next steps. • Event: What was the situation? • Action: What was the observed behavior? • Result: What was the impact or consequence? • Next Steps: What behaviors need to be continued/changed?

We start to think in terms of how to solve a problem rather than the person being the problem. tive feedback. By that I mean responses to specific instances and actions that demand attention and possible correction moving forward. In these cases, we often operate in the moment and fail to carefully consider both the purpose of the feedback as well as how it will be received. In our quest to correct, we often make matters worse. The following is a feedback method that helps us focus on the action and how best to correct it while reserv-

Here is an example of EARN applied. • Event (when and where the behavior occurred) – “During yesterday’s weekly team meeting…” • Action (on which you’re providing feedback) – “You answered your phone and stepped away...” • Result (the behavior created) – “When we have time set aside for meetings, it’s important that you’re present and focused, and by stepping

away to take a call you are neither…” • Next Steps (suggestion for the future) – “How would you feel about leaving your phone at your desk during meetings or only answering it in an emergency?” What’s great about this method is that it keeps the focus squarely on the behavior and moves us away from judging the person. We start to think in terms of how to solve a problem rather than the person being the problem. This allows us to be more thoughtful and creative in finding a solution. And besides, no one likes to be judged. As soon as we feel personally challenged, we shift from acceptance mode to a defensive one. When the right approach to feedback is taken, both parties can better collaborate towards a more harmonious solution.

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e judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their behavior.” -Stephen M.R. Covey What does “good feedback” mean to you? As leaders, we give feedback constantly. We do it formally, such as in scheduled review meetings. But we also do so informally, such as when we notice something that we like (which should be the norm) or something that we don’t appreciate (a necessary but hopefully less frequent form.) It could be expressed directly in words, or communicated indirectly, as with facial gestures, tone of voice or even changes in behavior patterns. During leadership trainings I will often ask participants to describe what good (and poor) feedback looks and feels like. At one recent talk to mid-level managers, I received the following descriptors about strong feedback. • Honest • Transparent • Predictable • Prepared • Comfortable • Not offensive • Constructive • Action- and outcome-focused Added together, these people were

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Feeling Squeezed, Iran is Trying to Fight its Way Out By David Ignatius

he most important variable in the current Persian Gulf confrontation is time. The Trump administration wants to play a long game, to draw the sanctions tourniquet ever tighter. Iran needs to play a short game, to escape the American chokehold before it becomes fatal. This inner dynamic helps explain this past month’s events in the Gulf – Iran’s steady escalation of deniable strikes and President Trump’s relatively restrained military response. Each side has a different playbook, dictated by their interests, resources and ability to sustain operations. Both nations tiptoed closer to the edge last Thursday, as Iran shot down an RQ-4 Global Hawk drone near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump tweeted, “Iran made a very big mistake!” but the U.S. didn’t initially take any overt military action. Here’s the danger ahead: Iran probably can’t break out of this squeeze play without creating a larger crisis that forces international intervention – perhaps an Iranian attack that kills Americans and triggers a harsh U.S. retaliation. The Trump administration doesn’t want such a war – at least, not yet – because officials know that with every day of sanctions, Iran becomes weaker. But how does this end, if not in conflict? That’s the troubling question for strategists in Washington and abroad. The U.S. has offered negotiations (but not yet sanctions relief) through Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe;

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei spurned the offer. In accepting international mediation to end the Iraq-Iran war in 1988, Khamenei’s predecessor, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, may have drunk what he called “the cup of poison.” But Khamenei refuses, so far. When we examine the inner logic of the confrontation, the surrounding events become more comprehensible.

Iran had been planning to wait Trump out. But after these strangulation moves, Tehran altered its strategy. Feeling backed into a corner, the Iranians decided, in effect, to fight their way out. Much like the Russians in Ukraine, they have mostly chosen a strategy of deniable operations through proxies. Their Houthi allies in Yemen have attacked Saudi oil pipelines, civilian air-

When you recognize that Trump is seeking to play a long game, some of the zigzag oddities of his policy come into focus.

Each side appears to be behaving rationally, hoping to obtain its goals without the broad military conflict that neither wants. That’s mildly reassuring, but the danger of miscalculation remains huge. Let’s start with Iran: it began to escalate its tactics in early May, after Trump did two things the previous month that tightened the noose: the U.S. designated Khamenei’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, in effect declaring “open season” on its operatives, and the U.S. ended any waivers on its oil-export sanctions, seeking to drive Tehran’s oil revenues toward zero.

ports, power plants and other targets. IRGC navy commandos appear to have stealthily mined oil tankers. These limited tactics haven’t forced the U.S. to back off, and the Iranians escalated on Thursday by shooting down the American drone. A likely next step for the U.S. would be to send aloft F-18 fighter escorts to accompany the big drones; good luck to the Iranians in that contest. When you recognize that Trump is seeking to play a long game, some of the zigzag oddities of his policy come into focus. In the run-up to Abe’s failed mediation mission to Tehran, Trump spoke ceaselessly of Iran’s supposed

enthusiasm for talks; he was chumming the water. After last week’s attacks on two tankers, Trump called the incidents “very minor.” Similarly, his one-sentence tweet after the drone shoot-down was relatively restrained, and he later said it made a “big, big difference” that the plane wasn’t piloted. We’ll see, but for now Trump doesn’t seem to want a shooting war; he’s already waging a quite successful economic one, probably supplemented by covert actions in cyber and other domains. Every time Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is asked publicly about an exit ramp in this crisis, he repeats that Iran should accept his 12-point list of demands, which amount to halting all nuclear development and proxy actions in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan. Basically, it’s a call for capitulation. Pompeo might settle for a smaller slice of Iranian humiliation, but why should he, when time is working in his favor? Trump says he isn’t seeking regime change in Iran. But frankly, it’s hard to see another way that this confrontation will end – unless Khamenei decides to take a gulp from that cup of poison. This is a war that would be entirely unnecessary and would have very damaging consequences for Iran, the United States, and the region. But there’s an ironclad illogic at work here, and the internal dynamics of U.S. and Iranian policy are pushing us closer to the brink. (c) 2019, Washington Post Writers Group

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The Parent’s Primer for a Child-Friendly, Child-Safe Summer By Hylton I. Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP

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chool is winding down, and summer vacation is gearing up. This country’s valued tradition of the long summer break in this country from school – in South Africa, where I was raised, children’s summer vacation from school is less than 6 weeks – is necessary for the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of children. So, we are told. Most psychologists concur that children need time away from the regimentation of school. This does not mean time children are to be hefker or that summer time for growth is a fallow one. Far from it. In addition to having a break from school, camps and summer programs offer environments for other kids of learning. These include teamwork so kids learn that there is something greater than themselves. Kids learn resilience. You fall down or make a mistake: okay, so pick yourself up and move on. Kids learn to move out of their comfort zone and to make new (and, please G-d, healthy) decisions. Even children not yet in school can blossom over the summer when they play outdoors or on the beach. Think of a child who might be getting some physical therapy or occupational therapy and who goes up to the country for a couple of weeks. The formal therapy might go on hiatus. This will give the

child the opportunity to run around and play in a new environment. Oftentimes, the therapies received “gel” for the child and they can move on to the next stage of development. So summer is a great time but we cannot leave it just to chance. Parents play a key role here. We are obligated to structure our children’s environments for success during the summer months. Here is a look at several points that you, Mommy and Abba, can implement to assure a win-win this summer for your child.

The Well Visit Readers know that I believe in the well visit, that annual pilgrimage to the pediatrician once a child is past 3 years of age. No matter your child’s age (or anyone’s age, for that matter), the well visit is important. Honestly, your car requires an oil change every several thousand miles to stay healthy. The annual well visit is the minimum one should do for their children and themselves. Launch your children into summer fun knowing that they are healthy by making sure that each one has had a well visit within the last 11-12 months. The well visit deserves its own attention as each age demands that the pediatrician looks at the child

with a set of eyes appropriate to that point in development. I have written about this previously, and there will be more about it in detail in future articles. For the purposes of this article, these are the most important general points that you need to assure, in partnership with your child’s pediatrician, for your child. Overall physical development including height and weight – Is your child following his own curve? Has there been an unexpected weight gain or loss? Are you concerned that your child may be too short for his age? Too tall for his age? Is precocious puberty a possibility? Is puberty delayed? There are many points to review to assure optimal development. Speaking of physical development, this is the time that the pediatrician should examine the patient’s genitalia. In my practice, we have diagnosed testicular cancer (which was caught early and the person has moved on the lead a full married life, baruch Hashem) as well as non-malignant masses. You get the message! This is also an ideal time for you to communicate to your child the importance of his respecting his body. The bottom line: you want your child to have maximize physical activity this summer. Make sure they are physically up to it and can partic-

ipate to their heart’s content. Vaccines – Vaccines save lives. Period. I have written plenty about this and I’ve made no secret of the fact that my team and I say YES to vaccines. I have written about the flu, meningococcal, Tdap and HPV vaccines, the Meningococcal B vaccine, the recent measles outbreak, and more. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a robust website with information for the layman about vaccines as well as the recommended schedule of vaccines from birth into young adulthood (https:// www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/ hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html). Do you have a baby who is between the ages of 6-12 months and you will be in the Catskills or Poconos this summer? Perhaps your young baby will be in a group babysitting situation or you’ll be out-and-about with him during the summer. Then you must vaccinate your baby with the MMR vaccine. Jane R. Zucker MD, Assistant Health Commissioner for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOH), recently recommended this step as a means of protecting our little ones against the measles. Once the baby turns 12 months of age, he will receive another MMR vaccine, to

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No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Anything It seems so obvious but it needs to be said. And it cannot be said enough. No drugs, no alcohol, no anything. Thankfully, camps have zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol and inappropriate touching (as discussed just before).

Sun Safety Summertime equals sun time, and it’s crucial that our children (and all people) wear sunscreen in order to be protected from the sun’s harmful rays, no matter how wonderful sunning may feel in the moment. Sunscreen use can help prevent skin cancer which any person can get, regardless of age, gender, or race. Of course, the first and best line of defense is to cover up and to remain in the shade as much as possible during the hours between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunscreens should offer broad-spectrum protection, Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30 and higher, and water resistance. Teach your children to apply, apply and apply, especially after swimming. Instruct counselors how they can help as well

Water Safety Summertime equals water – lots of water. Water is fun. It also means following the rules. Swim only where it is clearly marked and a lifeguard is on duty. This includes pools, lakes, and oceans. Hopefully, your child’s camp has a strong swim program. Investing in swimming lessons is a fabulous way to empower children. Speaking of water, a win-win summer entails encouraging your children to hydrate at every opportunity with water. Children are at greater risk for dehydrating because their bodies do not cool down as efficiently as adults. • Make sure your child has access to cool drinking water at all times. • Speak with them about scheduling hydration breaks. Before prolonged physical activity, a child should be well-hydrated. During the activity, periodic drinking should be enforced. For example, each 20 minutes, 5 oz. of cold tap water or a flavored sports drink for a child weighing 90 lbs. and 9 oz. for an adolescent weighing 130 lbs. This holds true even if the child does not feel thirsty. • Sugary drinks are not recommended as they can aggravate dehydration. Sorry kids, my own included.

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Whether it’s overnight or day camp, a traveling camp or a NCSY program, your child will be changing clothes in close proximity to others. I hope and pray your children’s camps have guidelines for changing times and workflows. This should be included in a child protection policy

What is the camp’s protocol for addressing drug and/or alcohol use and inappropriate touching? I urge you to discuss this with your child in advance of camp so that he is prepared in case he encounters the “Heaven Forbid.” Some suggested language: “I love you very much and want only the best for you which means that you are safe at all times. It is possible that you may see people indulging in drugs and alcohol. I won’t be physically present but I hope and pray that you will exercise your free will to walk away and never touch the stuff. You are helping others by reporting it to the camp. Please know that I love you, and you can talk to me about anything.” Discuss the insidiousness of vaping and juuling as well, as they are detrimental to their long-term being.

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and code of conduct developed by the camp which the camp’s professional heads have communicated to all staff and trained accordingly. Further, if, G-d forbid, anything happens, what is the camp’s policy for addressing it? How is such a situation reported? How will the camp deal with a predator of any age? Rooms that are on camp grounds that are not required for camp activities should not be accessed. The rooms required for activities can be clearly seen and easily accessed. During camp activities, doors should be kept open. Preferably, camp staff should be working in pairs. This is an ideal time, when speaking with your child, to instill or re-instill in him a respect for his body as well as respecting his peers for their bodies. It’s also an appropriate time to discuss that no person should ever touch or examine his private parts unless it is a physician or other health care professional and only with a parent in the room. Sometimes, intuition can tell us when another person’s vibe is projecting something off kilter or that danger might be lurking. Encourage your child to listen to his “gut feeling” and keep away. Your child may want to discuss these feelings with a trusted staff member.

with younger children and applying. Sunscreens are also for cloudy days. Brimmed hats are also a good avenue for sun protection (black hat Borsalinos, not necessary) as are some of the contemporary swim cover-ups. Try to limit sun exposure midday when the sun is at its zenith. By the way, sun safety is not limited to the time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. We should be vigilant about protecting ourselves against the sun and its harmful rays throughout the year. The Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign foundation (http://ccmac.org) has practical, useful information, including how to do body checks. Colette’s tragic death at the age of 30 from melanoma spurred her mother to action to educate others so they would not suffer the same fate. Educate yourselves to help your children. Her story is on the website and is a moving tribute by a mother in pain who wishes to help others to save themselves and their children from the same fate.

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be followed by another one at 4 years of age. I strongly recommend this step for all babies. It can save your baby’s life. Mental Health – The adolescent well visit has a number of surveys to be completed. The two most common ones are the 9-question survey for screening depression and the CRAFFT Screening Interview, a short clinical assessment tool designed to screen for substance-related risks and problems in adolescents. If either tool hints at or reveals any problems, then please, Imma and Abba, deal with them and get your child the appropriate helps and inform the camp accordingly. The more information the camp has, the better the staff can help your child. Camp forms – Each camp has its own set of health forms to be completed and submitted in a timely manner. Be honest, Imma and Abba, when completing the camp forms. For example, does your child have ADD or ADHD and functions more optimally with medication? Perhaps your child has allergies and needs to be with an epipen at all times. Inform the camp accordingly and make the necessary arrangements for the necessary medications together with explicit instructions for dispensing. This is not the time to be “embarrassed” or to think that this information will compromise shidduchim for your children. Please do not hold back on notifying the camp nurse about psychiatric or neurological medications. There are confidential boxes that can be checked, and the camp nurse will call you privately. Children’s physical, mental and/ or emotional selves are at stake here. If the camp staff encounters an emergency, then having the facts on hand will only help them to resolve it successfully and happily, without permanent harm or loss of life.

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Swimming pools, both public and private, must be fenced off without easy access. There should be some kind of pool covering in private pools.

Ticks It is important to check for ticks. Often, they go unnoticed and they can cause harm. Prior to bathing, palpate your child’s scalp and head. Often, the tick can be felt as a bump and is not always seen when looking perfunctorily at the scalp. For prevention purposes, spray all clothes with insect repellent.

Helmets and Head Protection Playing sports is so important but playing smartly is the trick. Know the sport but know how to protect your head as well. A sports-related injury to the head is called a “concussion,” which can temporarily interfere with the way the brain works. Head injuries

take time to heal and require rest. Concussion symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritability and difficulty with thinking skills, such as memory and atten-

functioning prior to any concussion. This can be put into your child’s medical record and be compared to mental functioning post-concussion.

Try to limit sun exposure midday when the sun is at its zenith.

tion. Post-concussion syndrome is a complex disorder of concussion symptoms that last longer than a normal recovery period. As always, prevention is best. Appropriate fitting headgear and other equipment is a must. It is also important to find out the camp’s protocol for an injury and informing a parent accordingly. There is also a routine annual pretest to assess baseline mental

Don’t Leave Your Child in the Car Alone It is so easy to forget that you have a beautiful child sleeping in the back seat. They are quiet and peaceful and in the craziness of our overprogrammed, hectic lives, it has happened that we forget they are there. My recent article on this has several interventions for preventing these tragedies. All are important to

combat this phenomenon, especially making sure that when you put your precious child in the back, put something you need there as well. In addition, you and your spouse must communicate about the day’s plans and how the schedule unfolds so you can help each other to remember. In addition, use technology, one example of which is the Elepho clip (https://amzn.to/2JxMkuK). There’s a lot of information here. We want each and every child to have a safe, productive summer. Please use this time to plan for it. Did you know that June is National Safety Month? 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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fact, fast asleep and are still messing with your sleep. Unbeknownst to them, they are producing a minor symphony. They are snoring away to their heart’s delight but you’re the one staying up listening to it! Then there are those people who just wake up after a few hours of shuteye with nowhere to go and nothing special to do. They know

So, after tossing and turning, they get up and feel they should be productive. Oy, that’s where the trouble really starts. Perhaps they’re productive at night but end up being exhausted during the day. But what else is one to do when sleep eludes them?! Open the light, read a little, play some soft music or

You’ve actually got no problem with sleep – till they do!

they are out of REM but feel they need REM. And I’m not referring to the old interpretation of REM, Rapid Eye Movement. They’d be happy to have even slow relaxing eye movement. Instead, they feel they Require Extra Melatonin! And for some, that sleep aid that actually works, but for others it’s just a myth.

watch something, get a warm drink, or try staying in bed so they don’t fully wake up – although that may mean some twisting or turning. And sometimes these methods really work and soon they’re catching some zzzs. The only problem is the other person in the room who spends the next day exhausted because someone in their room kept them up all night

sipping, listening, watching, and twisting and turning. And often, that other person even fell asleep with the light and noise still blaring! For those who suffer this type of PTSD – Passive Two-in-a-room Sleep Disorder – assuming you are not tactilely sensitive, just prepare. Put a pair of earplugs and an eye mask near the bed and go to sleep with your defenses ready. However, if these defense items tickle you or torture you, since you’re really not the one with the original sleep problem, you may need to resort to your own REM: Request Exiting My space! Then again, you can also get a good book and a cup of hot cocoa and realize that if you can’t beat them, it’s good to join them! And suddenly, instead of just feeling that sleep is eluding you, you’ve entered a whole different type of REM: a Remarkably Exquisite Meeting-of-the minds!

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on’t think I’m writing this in the middle of the night because I can’t sleep. OK, I take that back – that’s exactly why I am! Sleep is that funny thing that: • Little kids avoid but certainly need, or maybe parents really need them to get. • Adolescents avoid but often overly embrace simultaneously. • New mothers and fathers crave but can’t really recall what it feels like. Especially for a full night! • And thinking adults find they want but their minds have a different plan for them. Sleep, fortunately, is not typically a challenge for me. Yet, I know many people struggle with either falling asleep or staying asleep. Sometimes, it’s just about the other person in the room. For instance, you’ve actually got no problem with sleep – till they do! Go to sleep, I mean. They’ve got the light on, or some technology blasting, or they’re sipping some tea, or they’re just turning and twisting, and their struggle messes up your sleep. Worse yet, is when they are, in

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n March 12, the “Varsity Blues” scandal hit the headlines, and gossips across America leaped at the fresh meat. That’s the day we learned about a group of 1%ers who paid anywhere from $15,000 to $6.5 million to cheat their kids’ way into some of the most prestigious colleges in America. The Department of Justice indicted 50 people, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. Those who pled guilty right away are starting to receive sentences. Those who claimed innocence got rewarded with additional money laundering charges. The parents worked with a private college counselor named Rick Singer. In some cases, they paid him $15,000 or more for crooked proctors to doctor their kids’ SAT tests. In others, they paid up to $6.5 million for him to bribe complicit coaches to tag the children as athletic recruits. Of course, nobody put “bribe” on the memo line of the check. Instead, they made “donations” to Singer’s “charity,” the Key Worldwide Foundation. That way, they got to deduct the bribes as charitable gifts! But now the chickens are coming home to roost…and the IRS is there to collect, too. Prosecutors have piled up 3 million pages of evidence, includ-

ing over a million pages of emails, 4,500 wiretapped phone conversations, extensive bank records, and cooperation agreements from Singer and half a dozen of his henchman. (When you conspire with a guy named “Singer,” don’t be shocked when he sings like a canary when the you-know-what hits the fan.)

ecutors have recommended a relatively light sentence: four months in a place that looks nothing like Wisteria Lane, 12 months of supervised release, a $20,000 fine, and additional restitution. Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Gianulli, represent the opposite end of the spec-

The IRS is eyeing the couple’s tax returns like a hungry bear eyeing a particularly fat fish.

Deciding whether or not to plead sounds like some sort of one-question IQ test. Still, just 22 of the original 50 defendants have taken that easier way out. Actresses Huffman and Loughlin have attracted the biggest headlines. Huffman represents the man-up end of the spectrum – she copped a tearful plea almost immediately to mail fraud charges for paying $15,000 to doctor her daughter’s SAT scores. Since the dollar amount in her case was at the low end of the scale pros-

trum. The couple dropped $500,000 to get their bratty daughters into a school they clearly don’t even want to attend. Loughlin swiped left on a deal that would have included two years in a fuller house, and now faces up to 40 with the extra money laundering charge. Us magazine – everyone’s go-to source for breaking legal news – reports that the IRS is eyeing the couple’s tax returns like a hungry bear eyeing a particularly fat fish. It looks like parents can count on

paying back the taxes they avoided by deducting whatever they paid Singer. Real estate mogul Bruce Isackson pled guilty to paying (and deducting) $600,000 in bribes to pass his daughters off as athletes. The charges included one count of conspiracy to defraud the IRS. Prosecutors are recommending he spend 37-45 months occupying a 6’x8’ parcel of federal property and pay $139,509 in restitution. That figure just happens to equal the exact amount of tax he saved by writing off the bogus “gifts.” Singer reports that he collected a total of $25 million to help 761 families open “side doors” to schools for their kids. That means we can probably expect more names to be named. Hopefully yours won’t make the list! The good news is, while we can’t help you get your kids into the Ivy League, we can help you make the most of tax breaks for paying the bill. Make sure you have a plan before you pack up the car to move them in and see how much you can save.

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