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Around the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

JEWISH THOUGHT Rabbi Zvi Teichman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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HUMOR & ENTERTAINMENT Centerfold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Notable Quotes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

FEATURE Remembering Baruch Eisenberg z”l . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

LIFESTYLES Health and Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 World Builders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 My Israel Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 BBQ In Under 500 Calories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The Wandering Jew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Dating Dialogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Mental Health Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 In The Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Gluten Free Recipe Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Dear Readers, Love is one of the most confusing and misunderstood words in our vocabulary. We start off our lives with a very primitive, selfish love—we enjoy food, for example. We feel a connection to a food item with a flavor that pleases us and which satisfies our hunger, and our brain tells us we “love” it. There’s an age-old joke: We take a fish out of water because we love it! We laugh because we know it reflects self-love, not the genuine and altruistic variety. This all-consuming feeling continues to mislead us in childhood friendships and throughout our youth. We “love” people whose company is pleasurable; we “love” things that make us feel good. This isn’t entirely negative. The Rambam, teaches us to educate children in the way of Torah using prizes and other rewards. Then, the child will initially be excited to study and keep the mitzvos because of their own self-interest. Is it possible to love selflessly? Isn’t feeling, by definition, a response to something we are getting? And isn’t sinaas Chinam, undefined hate or dislike of another, also a natural expression of our selfishness? This is where the soul comes in. At age 12 or 13, our neshamah fully enters our lives, and we are able to see things more objectively. We realize that we have a selfish side, which leads to the emotional challenges of the teenage years. Yet the main change is that we can connect to others outside ourselves in an objective way. Ahavas Yisrael is based on this. We can connect to another person not because we are getting something; rather, we recognize that we are really one. We love our children not because they make us proud but because it’s an expression of the oneness of all of our souls being bound together. More frum Yidden stay married all their lives because we attend to this unity of souls and not merely because our spouse gives us more than anyone else in our lives. A believer sees in G-d’s creation a oneness linking all that we encounter. When we use an item for a mitzvah or even to go somewhere or to refresh ourselves in preparation for mitzvot, we are not simply using something for a selfish purpose. Linking physicality to our mission makes this world a heavenly place. By putting ever more effort into seeing each other and the world around us as one unit, each part will help the others to finish our mission of bringing light, joy, and G-dliness into all that we encounter. Wishing you an enjoyable Shabbos, Shalom

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Thank you Hashem” seems to have become the theme song of the pandemic affecting the world. Mi k’amcha Yisroel, who sings the words thank you to Hashem in the face of great uncertainty and ever changing challenges. This past Wednesday was the JEWELS end of the year celebration and siddur party. Once again those words “Thank you Hashem” were screamed for all to hear during an emotional and moving event in the JEWELS parking lot. For students and their families who live with adversity, this year has been another challenge thrown their way. In a world that is looking for heroes to rally around, 50 of them and their parents showed up singing and smiling to the amazing singing of Eli Attias. These children, their parents, and the JEWELS staff are the most inspiring people you will meet. They have somehow made the best of

zoom learning and teletherapy. The most amazing moment came when two heroes, Yehuda Mako and Nessanel Chaim Burkom, were presented with their very own first siddurim. It was hard to find a dry eye behind those windshields as both of them received their siddurim presented to them by JEWELS Director Mrs. Shuli Bamberger. It was an absolutely incredible moment to see their glowing faces as they turned to the crowd

holding their new siddurim with pride. The smiles told the story of perservanace and accomplishments despite any challenges. With the forecast calling for rain, we knew that Hashem was not going to allow anything to stop this holy moment. As always, Hashem heard our tefilos and the rain waited until the parking lot was clear. Thank you Hashem for giving

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he Maryland Senate Republican caucus said Thursday its members are opposed to holding a preferred mailin election in November. The letter to the Maryland State Board of Elections was sent after two leading Maryland Senate Democrats recommended earlier this week for the board to prepare for a “hybrid, mail-in preferred election” due to the coronavirus. Senate President Bill Ferguson, a Baltimore Democrat, and Sen. Paul Pinsky, a Prince George’s County Democrat, made a variety of recommendations to address problems that arose in the June 2 primary, which was conducted mostly by mail with limited in-person voting. For exam-

ple, additional drop-off boxes for voters to deposit ballots mailed to them and in-person early voting centers were among the recommendations. In a preferred mail-in election, the elections board would send ballots to all registered Maryland voters. The Republican caucus, however, cited errors and oversights in the primary. “Thousands of ballots were undeliverable,” Sens. J.B. Jennings, a Harford County Republican, and Stephen Hershey, an Eastern Shore Republican, wrote. “Many voters called and complained that their ballots had not arrived, and then they received multiple ballots.” People who are uncomfortable or unable to vote in person due to COVID-19 can vote by requesting absentee ballots, Jennings and Hershey wrote.

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s COVID-19 wreaked havoc throughout the world, the Vaad Harabanim of Baltimore, together with medical personnel and community leaders,

worked tirelessly to address these uncertain times and protect our community. These efforts ensured our physical safety, while maintaining the kedushah and avodah of our community. As a gesture of our tremendous hakoras hatov for their dedication,

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Virus Positivity Rate For People Under 35 Higher In Maryland By: Staff Reporter BaltimoreJewishLife.com/Jeff Cohn

he positivity rate of COVID-19 in people under the age of 35 in Maryland is now 34% higher than the rate in people 35 and older, Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday. While Hogan said key health metrics continue to trend in a positive

direction in the state, he noted the positivity rate in younger residents to emphasize that “the fight against this virus is far from over.” “We simply cannot afford to stop being vigilant and cautious,” Hogan, a Republican, said. “Our long-term recovery can only be effective if all Marylanders continue exercising personal responsibility.” Statewide, the seven-day average positivity rate has dropped to a new

low of 4.92%, the governor said, and hospitalizations have fallen below 500

for the first time in 12 weeks, with 297 acute care beds and 190 intensive care unit beds in use. Maryland reported 66,115 confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Friday morning. That’s up 338 from the previous day. The state has reported 440,282 negative tests, an increase of 7,100 from the day before. Maryland has confirmed 3,015 deaths from the virus, an increase of 14 from Thursday.

Baltimore County Census Undercount Could Leave Millions On Table By: Staff Reporter BaltimoreJewishLife.com/Jeff Cohn

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early two out of every five U.S. households nationwide have yet to respond to the U.S. Census, stoking fears that billions of federal dollars could be left on the table — dollars that fund crucial services including during the pandemic. Nationally, about 61.5 percent of households have responded as of June 26; and in Maryland, 65.7 percent have responded to the census, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s self-response map. In Baltimore County, 67.8 percent of households have participated in the census so far. This means more than three out of every 10 households in Baltimore County have not yet been counted. If 20 percent of Baltimore County’s population goes uncounted in the 2020 census, officials say it will lose $305 million per year in federal funding.

People can respond to the census through Oct. 31 online, by phone or by mail. The purpose of the once-each-decade count is to help determine where $1.5 trillion in federal funding goes and how many congressional seats each state gets. The new coronavirus erupted just as the 2020 census was getting underway. In the wake of mass layoffs and unprecedented economic damage, studies are projecting that more than 4 million people could be undercounted this year. Should these households not respond, billions of dollars that fund crucial services before, during and after the coronavirus pandemic will be lost. Services include hospitals, Head Start programs, school lunches and summer lunch programs, Medicaid, food stamps and dozens more. Historically, people of color, children, senior citizens, undocumented immigrants, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, Native Americans in tribal areas, the homeless and

low-income people are among the least likely to be counted accurately in the census. Both the National Urban League and the NALEO Educational Fund have sounded the alarm that communities with large concentrations of black and Hispanic residents are trailing the rest of the nation in answering the 2020 questionnaire, the Associated Press reported. A more detailed analysis of response rates in late May and early June conducted by the Center for Urban Research at the City University of New York’s Graduate Center showed that neighborhoods with concentrations of black residents had a self-response rate of 51 percent, compared with 53.8

percent for Hispanic-concentrated neighborhoods and 65.5 percent for white-dominant neighborhoods. These populations are also among the hardest hit by the pandemic. Young people and low-income workers are bearing the brunt of coronavirus-related layoffs, according to one study. So are women and people of color, Department of Labor data says. This is causing outreach challenges for both the Census Bureau and organizations providing services to impacted communities. The Census Bureau suspended field operations in March, pulling workers off the streets to protect them from the virus. This also included efforts to drop off census forms at households in rural areas with no traditional addresses. Workers didn’t return until May 4 as part of a phased restart. The Census Bureau told the Associated Press that it had finished dropping off questionnaire forms in June to almost the 6.8 million mostly rural households across the country.

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Baltimore City Resuming Sanitation Services After COVID Outbreak By: Staff Reporter

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altimore’s trash and recycling collection services, which had been impacted by a COVID-19 outbreak among sanitation workers, will resume

on Monday, the city said. Other services also resuming Monday include alley cleaning, mowing and rat abatement, The Baltimore Sun reported. Graffiti removal, bulk trash pickup and citywide street sweeping will remain suspended. Curbside recycling was halted and

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Ohel Yakov Congregation Welcomes Their New Rav

he joy of returning to our beloved batei knesses after the long corona break is still palpable. But for members of Ohel Yakov Congregation, the excitement was magnified when they were greeted at the door by their new Rav, Rabbi Akiva Feldman, shlita. Rabbi Feldman was “virtually” elected to the position in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic and had been leading the congregation via email and zoom until last Shabbos. Ohel Yakov has been serving Jewish Baltimore for approximately 145 years. Like most of Baltimore’s long-standing shuls, Ohel Yakov got its start downtown and moved North with the Jewish community after World War II. Rabbi Benjamin Dinovitz, zt”l, became the rav in 1958 and led the congregation with devotion and dedication for half a century. “Rabbi Dinovitz’s shul”, as it became known, was the spiritual heart of the lower Glen Avenue neighborhood and a beautiful community grew up around it. Rabbi Dinovitz’s son, Rabbi Peretz Dinovitz, shlit”a, assumed the full mantel of leadership of the congregation after his father’s passing in 2008 and, with great mesiras nefesh, continued his father’s legacy until his health forced him to give his blessing to begin the search for his replacement. The search committee worked tirelessly toward that goal until Rabbi Feldman was chosen from a short list of excellent candidates who were considered for the position. Rabbi Feldman is a Baltimore native. In fact, he proudly told the membership that his bris took place at Ohel Yakov! He comes from an illustrious family of rabbanim – his grandfather,

Rabbi Emanuel Feldman, shlit”a, was the rav of Congregation Beth Jacob in Atlanta, Georgia for many decades and his great uncle, Rabbi Aharon Feldman, shlit”a, is Baltimore’s very own Rosh HaYeshiva of the Ner Israel Rabbincal College. Rabbi (Akiva) Feldman’s father, Mr. Jonathan Feldman, is well known in Baltimore for his advocacy and involvement on behalf of the community. His mother, Mrs. Judi Feldman, is a shadchan who taught at the Beth Tfiloh school for many years. A longtime talmid of Ner Yisroel and musmach of the yeshiva, Rabbi Feldman also learned at Yeshivas Mir in Eretz Yisrael and at Yeshivas Birchas Mordechai under Rabbi Yaakov Friedman, shlit”a. After many years teaching at Mesivta N’eimus HaTorah, Rabbi Feldman currently teaches Halacha at Bais Yaakov and Bnos Yisroel high schools. Rabbi Feldman received professional training and certification in premarital and marital counseling, guidance and Halacha and collaborates with local rabbanim on many communal and family issues. Under guidance from the rabbanim, Rabbi Feldman teaches chasanim in preparation for their weddings and maintains a connection with those young men and their families, counseling them and answering their shailos. Rebbetzin Yehudis Feldman is a sought after “Kallah Teacher” in her own right and a well-known and beloved teacher at Bais Yaakov High School. She is a popular lecturer, giving many shiurim and chaburos for the women of Baltimore. The Feldman family is excited about relocating from Yeshiva Lane to the Ohel Yakov neighborhood.

Individually and as a team, the Feldmans have already given so much to the frum community of Baltimore. Now, they have brought their talents, experience and enthusiastic personalities to Ohel Yakov. Even before the re-opening of the shul, Rabbi Feldman gave a well-attended zoom drasha each week and was available to the membership by phone and email. The Rav has many ideas for the kehilla’s growth and expansion – including shiurim and programming that will appeal to congregants of every age and stage. Rabbi Feldman has reached out to the members for their input as well. The Rav is working closely with Ohel Yakov’s long-serving president, Mr. Paul Barr, and his dedicated board to ensure a smooth transition for the shul. The building that has been home to Ohel Yakov for decades has undergone renovations inside and out to enhance this established makome Torah and tefillah and to upgrade its safety and security. “Ohel Yakov and its leadership has been and, be”H, will always

be ready to serve the community”, says Barr. “With Rabbi Feldman at the helm and improvements to the building completed, we hope to be able to follow the path set by the Dinovitz family and serve the community in an even wider capacity.” The neighborhood surrounding Ohel Yakov Congregation has come a long way since the early days of “Rabbi Dinovitz’s shul”. There are young couples, “old timers”, and many multi-generational families living in the area. All are sincere y’rei shamayim who enjoy the special camaraderie and closeness that the neighborhood offers. The kehilla hopes to see many new families moving to the area – families who are looking for an affordable, friendly community with a historic, dynamic shul as its spiritual center. “The excitement I feel”, says Rabbi Feldman, “along with the entire tzibbur, of not only re-opening our shul but starting out together as a new mishpacha, is tremendous. Our kehilla has such a unique feeling of achdus and inclusiveness; I already feel like part of the mishpacha, even though we’ve only just begun to get to know each other in shul. The potential for growth, built upon the overwhelming zchusim of the builders of our kehilla before us, is inspiring.” Members and friends of Ohel Yakov wish the new Rav and Rebbetzin much hatzlacha in their new positions. The kehilla looks forward to developing a long-lasting, meaningful relationship with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Feldman, b’ezras Hashem, and to seeing the neighborhood continue to blossom and grow under their guidance and leadership.

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With Rabbi Dovid Kapenstein Director of Development at Yeshivas Toras Simcha Hamizrach, together with Harav Shmuel Khoshkerman and served as the president and executive director for seven years. Therefore, coming to Baltimore is sort of like coming home for me. It must have been difficult to leave Atlanta

after 32 years. True, we have wonderful “extended family” in Atlanta. Our friendships are strong and it was indeed very difficult to leave. IY”H we will maintain these friendships and chavrusos. One thing that COVID-19 taught us is that we can learn by phone and by zoom. I wish I could continue to give my Daf Yomi shiur to our chaburah but I felt that for them it was best to have an in-person rebbe. Some of the attendees were with me for three Daf Yomi cycles! You also have family in Baltimore, correct? Yes, our daughter and son in law Aron and Leah Yehuda, and their family live here and my mom lives in Potomac, about 50 minutes away. My wife’s parents, Rabbi Menachem and Zelda Rosenthal z”l, also lived here for many years until they moved to Eretz Yisrael. My mother in law taught at both She’eres Haplata (TI) and at TA, where our grandson now goes to school. We heard the exciting news that you were hired as director of development for Yeshivas Toras Simcha. Why are you excited to join the staff at Yeshivas To-

rah Simcha? I am truly impressed by the professional and lay leadership of Yeshivas Toras Simcha (YTS). Rabbi Itzkowitz and his rebbeim do a wonderful job at connecting with every family and every boy. The rebbeim are innovative, full of energy, and totally devoted to the boys. The lay leadership is an impressive group of multitalented community askanim. They give generously of their time, expertise and resources. These are truly the leaders of a community and not just a school. It is an honor to work with them. What are your aspirations for yourself, your family and YTS To some extent, those goals are still in formation. Nevertheless, personally, I hope to contribute to our community and its many wonderful institutions. I believe that YTS, like the other magnificent schools, plays a critical role in servicing the needs of a growing and sophisticated Jewish community. With Hashem’s help I hope to act as a catalyst for the school’s growth. I want to help the school gain even greater financial stability that will facilitate our continued expansion in both quantity and quality. I know that my wife is also eager to get involved in community needs and, of course, after Covid 19, we look forward to hosting many guests for Shabbos meals and more. How do you perceive the role that YTS plays in the community of schools? I have watched from near and far how Baltimore has grown into a Makom Torah.

Clearly, Ner Yisroel has played a major role in this growth, but there are many people who have moved to Baltimore from other cities as well. Every person contributes to our city’s diversity and talents. In a similar vein, YTS strives to meet this multiplicity of needs in a warm and personal manner with great emphasis on personalized instruction. YTS does not strive to be the biggest school but we may well be the closest family. As the school’s development officer, how do you envision fundraising during this challenging COVID-19 environment? It is a well know axiom in real estate that you should purchase property because of its location, location, location. I am constantly on the lookout for partners in raising the next generation of bnei Torah. I am looking for investors in the future of Klal Yisroel. An investor is far more important than a donor. YTS will offer an enormous ROI and we are backed by the greatest and most secure guarantor. In institutional advancement, it is all about relationships, relationships, relationships. With Hashem’s help, we will develop meaningful and deep relationships with our investors. Our precious children deserve nothing less. Anything else you would like to share with our 10,000+ readers? We are thrilled to be part of one of the most sincere and growing communities in the country. Over the last few months, we marveled at the unity among Baltimore’s rabbinical leadership. We are excited to once again have easier access to our rebbeim and to benefit from their guidance.

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Welcome to Baltimore. Tell us about yourself: I was raised in the Potomac/Rockville areas. As a child, my wife lived in several areas including Dallas and Baltimore, where she attended Bais Yaakov. We met through the help of Mrs. Ruthy Stein and we have four children and several grandchildren, bli ayan harah. Is it true that you have roots in Baltimore? I like to joke that we left Baltimore two cicada cycles ago. My wife Devorah and I were a young Ner Yisroel Kollel couple when we moved from Baltimore to Atlanta Georgia. Having just received my semicha and Masters in Talmudic Law, and together with our eight-month-old twin boys, we joined the wonderful Atlanta Jewish community. Torah Day School of Atlanta (TDSA) had received a p’sak from the Ner Yisroel Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Yaakov Weinberg z”l, that when the school added a sixth grade, the boys and girls needed to be separated. I was the school’s first 6th grade rebbe. I count among my many wonderful talmidim, Rabbi Yaacov Cohen, executive director at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim – Talmudical Academy (TA). Rabbi Cohen was in my first class. I taught at TDSA for six years and then assumed the position of executive director for the following nineteen years. When I left TDSA in 2013, I formed Kollel Ner

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This past Tuesday, we had a visitor at the Tehillim Kollel office. A fine yungerman to over came personally arrange his membership. He actually was already an active member and sought to extend it for another three months. The story he shared was not very dramatic, but deeply heartening, especially in these challenging financial times.

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“For the last few years, I’ve had the zechus of having my name and the names of my family members on the list repeated daily by the dedicated Tehillim Kollel delegates. Throughout this time, I can attest to many wondrous yeshuos in my household, and I am certain that I can thank the deep power of Tehillim for them. “Just a few days ago, I lost my job and with it, the modest income I earned to support my family. Luckily, I did not allow myself to become dejected, but told my children, ‘Hashem has caused me to leave my current job because He has a much better one waiting for me!’ “Indeed, I lost my parnassah. But my connection with the Tehillim’l I will never lose, be’ezras Hashem. I myself say plenty Tehillim, yet I still wish to be a part of the pious minyan reciting Tehillim daily. I am sure that the power of this teﬁllah b’tzibbur will bring a shower of blessing and bounty to me very soon.” With a cheerful disposition, this faithful young man ended his moving tale, “Even though the yeshuah is not here yet, we sing the songs of David Hamelech enthusiastically.”

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The segulah of writing a sefer Tehillim following the halachos of a sefer Torah has a strong halachic source. According to many poskim*, the optimal way to learn Tanach is on parchment, as beﬁts Torah learning and the recital of Tehillim. *Levush, Orach Chaim 284; Aruch Hashulchan 284; Gra in Maaseh Rav, siman 136

Six Iranian fighters were reportedly killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes in Syria over last weekend. According to the Syrian Human Rights Observatory, Israeli warplanes bombed Iranian positions in al-Abbas near the Abu Kamal crossing on the border with Jordan. Four fighter jets are said to have participated in the attack and were reportedly seen flying at a low altitude on the way back from the air assault. Those killed are said to be Pakistani and Afghani militia members who were members of an Iranian-sponsored militia operating in Syria. Four civilians were also killed in the operation. Iranian media reports said that the bombing occurred shortly after Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) General Esmail Ghaani paid an official visit to the base. As per Reuters, Ghaani spoke out against Israel and the U.S. while at the site

and accused both of funding the ISIS terror group. On Thursday, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle attacked a vehicle in the city of Quneitra adjoining the Syrian-Israeli border. The airstrike reportedly killed Imad Al-Tawil, a local Hezbollah commander tasked with building military positions in the area on behalf of Iran. Israel has not taken responsibility for either attack, which appears to be part of its long-running campaign to prevent Iran from establishing a military foothold on its border with Syria. Such attacks have increased in recent months as Iran has upped its efforts to traffic weapons and personnel to the border while Israel remains busy combatting the coronavirus.

Yehuda Wachsman Passes Away

Yehuda Wachsman, father of IDF soldier Nachshon Wachsman – who was killed after being kidnapped by terrorists in 1994 – passed away on Thursday. He was 73. Yehuda Wachsman left behind his wife, Esther, and six children.

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you can to get me out of here alive,” Nachshon told the camera. Shortly afterwards, the Shin Bet internal security service succeeded in pinpointing Wachsman’s whereabouts in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Bir Nabala. After marathon consultations, then-Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin decided to order the Sayeret Matkal special operations unit to attempt a rescue. However, the commandos failed to use enough explosives when attempting to blow off the front door, causing the terrorists to kill Nachshon immediately. Captain Nir Poraz was also killed in the subsequent firefight. Following his son’s death, Yehuda filed a lawsuit in the U.S. against Iran for its role in funding the terrorists behind the attack. A court awarded the family $25 million in damages in 2009. In a memorial held for his son last year to mark the 25th anniversary of the kidnapping and murder, Yehuda Wachsman emphasized the need for Jewish unity.

Escalating Virus Numbers

As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to skyrocket in Israel, health experts warn that the country may soon lose control over the virus. After a record number of new cases on Saturday, Israel Society for Infectious Diseases head Miri Weinberger warned that the virus was spiraling out of control. In a public letter she penned to Health Minister Director-General Hezi Levi, Weinberger contended that only a return to the large-scale closures that characterized the early days of the

pandemic could avert disaster. “We are about to lose control of the epidemic in Israel. We are close to the point of no return where there will be mass infection and burdens of severely ill patients. The window for effective action is closing. If we do not begin at the start of this week, we will miss the boat and may even lose control,” Weinberger warned. “Over the past two weeks, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of daily infections of the coronavirus. In recent days there has also been a rise in the ages of those diagnosed and hospitalized,” Weinberger noted. Apart from upping the social distancing measures, Weinberger recommended beefing up the contact tracing unit, procuring more medications, and ratcheting up fines on those caught infringing on the guidelines. Earlier, Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch told Channel 12 that new measures being considered to fight the virus included limiting gatherings to 20 people, banning summer camps, and mandating employees to work in shifts at workplaces.

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Weinberger’s missive comes as Israel is currently battling what many call a “second wave” of infection that has seen new COVID-19 cases break records on a daily basis. With only 300 deaths and 5,000 active cases in May, Israel was thought to have survived the worst of the pandemic and relaxed the widespread closures to repair the shattered economy. Since then, however, Israel has seen hundreds of new cases of infection on a daily basis while the death toll passed the 320 mark. As a result, the European Union reversed its plans to allow entry to visitors from the Jewish State, while the IDF’s Home Front Command reopened its hotels reserved for coronavirus patients in moderate condition. As of Tuesday, there had been 24,441 cases of patients diagnosed with the virus.

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weekend. But under President Trump, the festivities have moved elsewhere. If the compound goes for the asking price, it would be the nation’s most expensive residential real estate sale. Russian-Israeli billionaire and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich currently holds that record. In January, he bought a property in Israel for more than $64 million. Although the Herzliya residence may seem like a luxurious location for a diplomatic post, the Trump administration’s push to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has made it an inconvenient place to live given the nearly 50-mile commute. David Friedman, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, has already established an official residence in Jerusalem.

Recruiting for Hezbollah

An Arab-Israeli woman living in Lebanon was working to recruit Israeli citizens as spies for Hezbollah. According to the Shin Bet, Beirut Hamoud sought to enlist two female residents of her hometown of Majd al-Krum, an Arab town in the Galilee. The women, whose names weren’t published, were arrested on May 2 and were granted conditional release after they were interrogated. Hamoud was questioned by Israeli security forces in 2013 over suspicions she had contacted Hezbollah operatives and met with them at one conference in Morocco in 2008 and another in Tunisia in 2012, after which the Shin Bet said she left Israel for Lebanon. There, she married Bilal Bizri and now works as a journalist at the Hezbollah-linked Al-Akhbar newspaper. “Alongside her work as a journalist in Lebanon, Beirut Hamoud and her husband Bilal are run by the terror organization Hezbollah to locate and

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recruit Israeli citizens for operations for Hezbollah,” a statement from the Shin Bet said. “During the investigation the contact between the two and Beirut was confirmed, as well as information about the meeting in Turkey and the way in which Hezbollah worked through Beirut and her husband to enlist additional Israelis for Hezbollah operations,” the Shin Bet said. According to the security service, one of its agents called Bizri to warn him that Israel was on to them and to cease their efforts to recruit Israelis citizens for Hezbollah. A portion of the undated phone call was released by the Shin Bet. “Send greetings to your commander in Hezbollah…in the near future there will be a few surprises for him from us,” the agent said during the call. Responding to the accusations, Hamoud said the two Majd al-Krum residents were childhood friends of hers and accused the Shin Bet of investigating her because she married a Lebanese national. “In 2013 they tailed me for two and a half months and interrogated me. They found nothing, because there wasn’t anything to find, nothing but the illusions in their heads,” she wrote on Facebook.

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transfer him to Israel, Yaghi died on June 18. The IDF’s Coordinator on Government Activity in the Territories (COGAT) said in a rare statement that it was “deeply saddened by the death of 8-month-old Omar Yaghi.” COGAT is responsible for coordinating all civil and humanitarian issues vis-a-vis the PA and had tried to assist Yaghi, only to be prevented from doing so by the Palestinian Authority. “In this period, there are delays and disturbances in the process of transferring requests for permits for Gaza residents to enter Israel. The disturbances are the result of the PA Civil Committee’s decision to stop handling requests [for permits] from the Gaza Strip and to transfer them to us,” COGAT wrote. Palestinians frequently turn to Israeli hospitals when undergoing complex medical procedures in order to benefit from Israel’s superior standards and techniques. The treatment commonly requires coordination with Israeli authorities regarding issues such as travel permits and payment. The PA has refused to talk with their Israeli counterparts for over a month in protest of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s intention to annex parts of Judea and Samaria. This includes security coordination, with PA police refraining from stopping terror attacks or passing information to the IDF. “We do not even pick up the phone or answer emails,” PA Health Ministry official Haitham al-Hadra told the AFP. “Ninety-five percent of medical conditions can be treated in Palestinian hospitals, whether government or private ones.”

Gantz In No Rush to Annex Defense Minister and Kahol Lavan faction head Benny Gantz told U.S. representatives that he is in no hurry to annex parts of Judea and Samaria. During a Monday morning meeting with U.S. Presidential Envoy Avi Berkowitz and U.S. Ambassador David Friedman, Gantz said that he preferred to focus first on fighting the coronavirus and rehabilitating the economy.

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Gantz added that the target date of July 1 “is not a sacred date,” stating that “people must be returned to their jobs and the coronavirus must be dealt with.” When asked about his personal feelings regarding the move, Gantz replied that the Deal of the Century “is a historic move that constitutes the right and the best framework for promoting peace in the Middle East.” Gantz cautioned, however, that a monumental move such as annexation could only move forward if done together with “the strategic partners in the region and the Palestinians, and reach an outline that benefits all sides proportionally, responsibly and reciprocally.” Gantz’s personal views on the looming annexation have not been widely known, with some reports saying that he will oppose it, while others speak of his agreement if done as part of a wider diplomatic effort. The Trump administration has reiterated that it will only support applying Israeli law to parts of Judea and Samaria if Gantz and fellow Kahol Lavan leader Gabi Ashkenazi agree. Netanyahu had set July 1 as his target date to annex 30% of Judea and Samaria, including the entirety of the Jordan Valley. The date is anchored in the coalition agreement signed with Kahol Lavan and there is little that the center-left party can do to halt it. Even so, the plan has faced significant diplomatic and political pushback in recent weeks from allies such as the UK, Germany, and Jordan, and annexation will not proceed as scheduled.

No Travel to EU The European Union has decided to remove Israel from the “white list” of countries whose citizens are permitted to enter its borders after cases of COVID-19 surged in the Jewish State. The EU intends to reopen its borders on July 1 but will limit entry to visitors arriving from countries with a

relatively low rate of new COVID-19 cases. The list of safe countries was put together by EU officials after ongoing negotiations on how to reopen the borders of the 27 member states for trade and tourism after months of closure. Travel to the EU has been blocked since mid-March due to the coronavirus but restrictions are set to be eased soon. Currently, the list of approved countries includes Australia, Canada, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand, Uruguay, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Georgia, Montenegro and Serbia. While Israel was believed to be included on the white list, the recent surge of new cases caused EU officials to have second thoughts. On Saturday, Israel recorded a record 681 new cases, causing the Health Ministry to reimplement a slew of social distancing measures. Apart from Israel, visitors to the EU from the U.S., Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey will be banned. While EU member states do not have to admit visitors from the 14 approved countries, they are not allowed to admit anyone from countries not on the “white list.” “International travel is key to tourism and business, and for family and friends reconnecting,” European Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said earlier this month.

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“Everyone, I need help. I found this picture on a Tel Aviv street,” Ariel Plavnik, a 43-year-old tourism salesperson from Kfar Saba, Israel, wrote

in Hebrew and Spanish in a Facebook post with the photograph. “I want to return this old, beautiful photograph. If you share it, maybe we can find the owners! Thanks to all.” Plavnik’s plea touched many people’s hearts. His post was accompanied by a yellowed photo of a smiling couple. More than 8,000 people shared the photo. Throughout the world, several Jewish Facebook groups devoted to genealogy posted the picture on their pages, hoping someone would remember who they were. Some people were able to identify the couple, noting that it’s of their relatives. But none of them were correct. Indeed, the couple in the photograph were actors, who portrayed the parents of a character from the movie “Back to the Future” years ago. Plavnik, who immigrated to Israel from his native Argentina about 20 years ago, said he had aged the photograph and used it initially as a joke for his friends. “Listen, I really only wanted to make my Facebook friends laugh, but

then it got shared like crazy because all of these genealogy groups and it sort of took on a life of its own,” he said. The joke works, he said, especially because “Back to the Future” is about time travel, “which is kind of what happened with the photo.” Ariel, we sort of missed the punchline.

Gem of a Find

When Beatrice Watkins visited the Arkansas Crater of Diamonds State Park last week, she thought she’d enjoy the trip with her daughter and granddaughters. And she did. It was quite enjoyable and then became even more fun

when, just 30 minutes into stay, Beatrice found the largest diamond that had ever been discovered at the park so far this year. She was dry sifting soil near the center of the park’s search area when she saw the diamond. “I was searching with my daughter and granddaughters when I picked it up,” Watkins said. “I thought it was shiny but had no idea it was a diamond! My daughter Googled similar-looking stones and thought it might have been iron pyrite, so I stuck it in my sack and kept sifting.” Watkins didn’t learn the true identity of the stone until she and her family took at break an hour later. Park staff looked over Watkins finds and informed her the rock was a brown diamond weighing 2.23 carats. This is the largest diamond found at the park since October 2019. Watkins named her diamond after herself, calling it the “Lady Beatrice.” She said she will probably keep it as an inheritance for her family. What a gem of a find.

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The world is a dangerous place. Not only are we still amid a pandemic, but the regular crazies that menace the world, are still busy at what they do best - fomenting trouble. Whether it be China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia; the assorted collection of terrorist groups from Hamas to Antifa; the United Nations who fret over Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, it is nothing new. Each Shabbos we recite Psalm 134 that describes G-d’s continuing role in supervising and guiding history. It was He Who smote many nations and slew kings who are mighty. (10)

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‫לסיחון מלך האמרי ולעוג מלך הבשן‬ ‫ולכל ממלכות כנען‬, Sichon King of the Amorite, Og King of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan. (11) The illustrious Rav A.I. Kook sees in the enumerating of these three forces specifically, a representation of the three types of enemies we will face throughout history. Sichon we are taught is also identified as the King of ‫ערד‬, Arad. ‫ סיחון‬is rooted in the word ‫סייח‬, a wild foal of the desert, and the name ‫ערד‬ ַ alludes to his nature as that of the ‫ערוד‬, a wild ass of the desert. These beasts control their territory through acts of threatening violence. This represents those who calculatedly instill terror and fear in the hearts of their subjects and enemies, through their cruel and violent acts. Og, a remnant of the giants yet from the times of Avraham, who possessed overwhelming strength symbolize those adversaries who by sheer

force subject others to their control. The thirty one kingdoms of Canaan who joined forces to unite against a common enemy represent collective might that easily suppresses all who seek to stand up against them. G-d overpowered all these three forces; cunning brutality, powerful strength and collective might, as an object lesson for all of time that no power can thwart the Divine plan. Today we are facing many enemies in the image of Sichon, who, in his alter ego as the King of Arad, takes advantage of a vulnerable moment as the Jewish nation grieves over the death of their beloved Aharon Hakohen to instigate a confrontation, proceeding to kidnap a captive, instilling fear among the populace. )‫(במדבר כא א‬ Sichon claims fame by his conquering the stronghold of ‫חשבון‬, Cheshbon, from the hands of the Moabites. The poets in his days celebrated this victory by giving tribute to this feat by declaring: Come to Cheshbon - let it be built and established as the city of Sichon. The poets profess that from this new capital of Sichon a fire will go out that will consume the entire region. This reign of terror is destined to inflame the land. ‫(במדבר‬ )‫ כח‬-‫כא כז‬ ‫חשבון‬, means to calculate. Sichon, the King over '‫'חשבון‬, indicates his determination to achieve his ideological goals through whatever means he can employ to quash his enemy. Bereft of any human compassion there is nothing this terrorist will withhold as an instrument toward his objective. The United States Department of

Defense defines terrorism as: “the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.” Despite Sichon’s earlier success, we handily defeat him, in this very first battle towards the conquest of Greater Israel. The Torah points out that these lands that were originally part of the Moabite kingdom would have otherwise been prohibited from being conquered by the Jewish nation, as we were previously warned not to distress Moab. )‫(דברים ב ט‬ It was only through the subsequent possession of this territory by Sichon, thus no longer identified with Moab, that allowed us to capture and retain it. Sichon the ultimate terrorist is not only foiled in his efforts to deter the nation, unbeknownst to him, he contributes to our success. His acts of calculated terror are turned on its head in our favor! What weapon did we use to defeat this tyrant? Regarding this, ‫ המשלים‬- the poets, would say: Come to ‫ חשבון‬- Cheshbon...)‫ (במדבר כא כז‬, The word ‫ משלים‬used here is rooted in the word ‫מָ שָ ל‬, a simile. It is the poets use of allegories that give force to their words. The Talmud says that alternately the word ‫ משלים‬can allude to the root ‫מֹשֶ ל‬, to rule, and the word ‫חשבון‬, referring to careful consideration. The Talmud thus interprets this verse to extol “those who rule over their evil inclination” by “reckoning the ‫”חשבונו של עולם‬, calculating the loss incurred by doing a mitzvah, i.e., the money or effort one may have to expend in order to do a mitzvah, compared to the reward one will receive for the mitzvah in the future, which is incomparably great. One should also reckon the fleeting pleasure that one receives from doing a sin compared to the loss incurred in the future, i.e., the punishment in this and the next world. ):‫(ב"ב עה‬

The counter attack to those who deviously seek to manipulate society by use of calculated terror, is by our living lives with a ‫חשבון הנפש‬, a spiritual accounting of our soul, calculating our every action on the scale of where it fits in on the spectrum of the will of G-d. This week is the sixth anniversary of the discovery of the bodies of those remarkable teenagers who were kidnapped in Alon Shvut and brutally murdered by terrorists. I had been in Israel at the time of the kidnapping. The papers were filled with details about these incredibly special young men and their inspired families. I read an account of how in Yeshivat Shavei Chevron after they discovered that their fellow student Eyal Yifrach - the oldest of the three boys - had been kidnapped, they went to his place in the Beit Midrash and discovered two notes he left for himself beneath his beloved Gemara. One was a detailed plan to work on developing his character, to strengthen himself in matters of ‘humility, chastity and good manners.’ On the other note was a schedule to learn various tractates, both in-depth and to cover ground, as well as a list of Mussar and Hashkafa books to study. We must always pray, but we must also change and grow. We must take stock of our lives and make a true accounting of the soul. Rav Kook was wont of saying to those who had all kinds of excuses as to why not to make Aliyah, that they should realize that the first king one must defeat, as we did then in our first foray into the land, is the ‫ מלך‬of ‫חש־‬ ‫בון‬, that of ‘calculations’! We must indeed crush all the empty rationales for our lapses in committing to improve in our Avodas Hashem. We must make an honest ‫חשבון הנפש‬. May we be inspired by these outstanding young men whose memory will forever be etched into our souls, to emulate their enthusiasm for Torah and Mitzvos by making real changes in how we live our lives. If we do, we are sure to counter these vile terrorists once and for all, in whatever form they come, and merit inheriting the land for eternity, living in peace.

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e know summer as beach time. Playing in the sand and swimming in natural water. Sports. Hiking. Travel programs. Art programs. Learning programs. Pools. Barbecues on Bubby’s and Grandpa’s deck. Sadly, summer 2020 is being truncated programmatically. This means many kids will be home this summer with plenty of time on their hands. Plenty of time on their hands = idle time. Idle = Nothing’s happening, nothing’s doing. This is not a good thing. This is due to circumstances beyond our control. Perhaps with honesty, planning and creativity, we can help to make sure that our teens do not fall into any kind of physical, psychic, emotional abyss from which it will be difficult, if not nearly impossible, to climb out. What do I mean? Let’s put it bluntly – idle time can lead to negative behavior such as underage drinking, drug use, and promiscuity. Over 15 years ago, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published “Seasonality of Youth’s FirstTime Use of Marijuana, Cigarettes or Alcohol.” There is a 40% increase in first time marijuana use during the months of June, July and August as compared to the rest of the year. First time marijuana users typically number about 1,100 per day the rest of the year, according to this report. In July, it peaks to nearly 2,000 users. I have not (yet) located research on this regarding drinking and other activities but I would not be surprised

if these kinds of behaviors escalate during the warmer months. I shudder to think about vaping and juuling. Yes, my dear readers, this kind of behavior transpires in the frum world. Organizations such as Madraigos, Amudim and the Saving Lives Five Towns Drug & Alcohol Coalition are among the organizations dedicated to preventing the ills of society from spreading and wreaking further havoc than they already do within our world. Teenagers are wired to explore, learn and have fun, and to seek adventure and even danger. When drug and alcohol use becomes available to them and there is nothing better to do, they may succumb to the internal and external pressures. And voila, they have found a new form of entertainment. Research has shown that the greatest predicter of whether a teen will drink or do drugs is the social

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38 First, I urge educators and rabbanim to meet with Shomrim and the local police precincts to identify spots where teens gather without supervision and “plug” them up and even shut them down. In our community, for example, some of the spots include the Woodmere docks as well as the docks near the Lawrence Country Club. Close Cedarhurst Park and other parks at nightfall. Increase patrols by Shomrim and the auxiliary police in these areas as well as in places like the “cave” near David’s Pizza. Parents must educate their children about drugs and other ills. It is well within the realm of possibility that your teen will say they know drugs are bad and will then announce they are not discussing the topic further with you. Don’t let that deter you from sitting your teens down and looking at the statistics on drugs and alcohol use among teens. Ask questions to make sure your children understand how this behavior has

only negative consequences and can mess up and derail their lives. It is not uncommon that, when faced with drugs, alcohol or whatever, teens will remember these conversations and

do while cutting down on boredom. Some kids might thrive with some of the online classes that are offered. Others might benefit from a sports league run by older teens. As long as

The greatest predicter of whether a teen will drink or do drugs is the social group.

will draw strength from them to resist temptation and peer pressure. In addition to identifying our communities’ “vulnerable areas” and shutting them down and parents proactively speaking with their teens, we need to seriously step up the programming for these kids. This means keeping teens busy with productive activities that give them something to

they are involved in something that interests them and may contain a goal they wish to attain, they are less likely to throw away their lives. Perhaps the schools that have gyms can be open to their students to become legitimate teen hangouts. The numbers can be worked out as social restrictions are lessening. Again, organizations like Madrai-

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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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thoroughfare that serves as one of the main roads for public transportation through the downtown corridor. All of sudden, Tom heard a horrible cry from the street below. He peeked out the window and saw that a 5-year-old boy had been run over by a bus. Tom, who volunteers as a United

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Tom finally returned to his office, took a minute to clean up, and then got on his Zoom meeting with the prospective client. One of his staff had explained to them why Tom was late, and Tom was greeted with understanding and support for his actions by those he was supposed to meet with a few minutes prior. “The explanation of why I was late actually served as a great icebreaker for the meeting and showed a really human side of both myself and the company I work for,” Tom

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uring the height of COVID-19, we received a stream of inquiries from people who were re-examining their lives and their relationship with Israel. Then came May 25, the day that George Floyd was tragically murdered, and everything changed. In the aftermath of that heartbreaking and horrific incident, our phones have been ringing off the hook from Jews worldwide. Sadly, many people have recently witnessed the repulsive stench of anti-Semitism and are experiencing a growing sense of foreboding. We have been approached by Jews across the globe and across the religious spectrum. From the 92-yearold grandmother buying a small apartment to serve as a family anchor in Israel, to the Lakewood family that wants to initially spend summers in the Holy Land before moving. From the Bergen County family that originally planned to emigrate in 2025 and have decided to move up their aliyah date, to the Silicon Valley senior executive looking to sell his Palo Alto house and buy a Tel Aviv apartment with a view of the Mediterranean. On a personal level, the past month has been incredibly enlightening: having met Satmar chassidim who love Jerusalem, so-called secular Jews who are highly spiritual, and numerous colorful and beautiful Jews who defy traditional categories, all of my longheld stereotypes have thankfully been smashed to smithereens. Every person’s situation is different, but some themes tend to recur. For example, the following is a conversation that has unfolded in several variations over the past few weeks. The client explains that they have a $500,000 budget to buy a 3-bedroom apartment in Jerusalem and prefer a

Welcoming a new olah at Ben Gurion Airport new project under construction so that they can spread their payments over several years until they are ready to move to Israel. We then have the unpleasant task of educating them about the financial realities of the Jerusalem real estate market. You can imagine the Beechwood, Ohio, family’s dismay when hearing that their lovely 4-bedroom split-level house

lem’s bedroom communities. Situated 20 minutes away from central Jerusalem – and literally half the price of central Jerusalem housing – is a new project under construction in the beautiful Zayit section of Efrat. The complex offers valuable amenities, such as underground parking and a mall at its base. We then discuss a similarly-priced project in the latest

Will the newfound Israel fervor be a mere blip on the radar, a passing fancy that captured people’s attention for a few weeks and then flitted out of their minds?

with a huge garden and pool is worth less than a 2-bedroom apartment in a new project on the border of Baka and Arnona. After recovering from sticker shock, the client usually inquires about less expensive options near Jerusalem, and we proceed to discuss interesting new projects in Jerusa-

Ramat Bet Shemesh community, a short walk from the successful new Mishkafayim neighborhood. The buildings offer breathtaking mountain views, plus easy access to the infrastructure and conveniences of a big city, such as shopping, educational and medical facilities, and excellent public transportation. Invariably, the

exciting new Eden Hills community near Bet Shemesh gets discussed, and the pros and cons of Yishuv living get hashed out. What will happen when the social activism slows down, and Jews begin to feel more comfortable in their homes and communities? Will the newfound Israel fervor be a mere blip on the radar, a passing fancy that captured people’s attention for a few weeks and then flitted out of their minds? Our expectation is that some people will hold onto these feelings, but most will understandably move on – at least until the next crisis possibly shakes them up. May we be privileged to reconnect with Israel on our own terms: “running to” the beauty and uniqueness of the Jewish homeland as opposed to “running from” a rising tide of global uncertainty and antisemitism.

Gedaliah Borvick is the founder of My Israel Home (www.myisraelhome.com), a real estate agency focused on helping people from abroad buy and sell homes in Israel. To sign up for his monthly market updates, contact him at gborvick@ gmail.com.

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By the Numbers

Places in the U.S. with “eagle” in their names. The most populous one is Eagle Pass, Texas (26,248).

Places in the U.S. with “independence” in their names. The most populous one is Independence, Mo. (116,830).

Places in the U.S. with “liberty” in their names. The most populous place is Liberty, Mo. (population 29,149). Iowa, with four, has more of these places than any other state: Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty.

Bald Eagle Facts • Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson served on the committee that picked the eagle for the national seal. (Franklin wanted the turkey.) • Bald eagles have few natural enemies and live only in North America.

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• Bald eagles get their white head and tail feathers about 4-5 years of age. • Bald eagles are not, and never were, bald. The term comes from when “bald” meant “white-headed.” • Their maximum speed is 40 mph or over 100 mph while in a dive. • They can lift roughly half their body weight. • The Bald Eagle is no longer considered endangered. In 2007, it was delisted from the “threatened” list. • The only other kind of eagle in North America is the golden eagle. • Bald eagles mate for life.

Places in the U.S. with “America” in their names. The most populous is American Fork, Utah (26,263).

Places in the U.S. with “freedom” in their names. The most populous one is New Freedom, Pa. (4,464).

Riddle me

Place in the U.S. with “patriot” in the name. Patriot, Ind. (209).

this?

This year’s July 4th parade has a marching band, pairs of dancers, a float of jugglers, a dozen circus clowns, a veterans troop, a Boy Scout troop, and a championship football team.

signing autographs as they marched at the end.

Read the description of each group carefully and decide how many are in each group and in what order they marched in the parade.

The 3 pairs of dancers were between the Boy Scouts and the football team.

The marching band was not the leader, but their 6 rows of 4 musicians in each row were near the front, just ahead of the veterans troop. The football team had 2 fewer marchers than the veterans troop, and took their time

The veterans troop and the Boy Scouts were separated by the 3 groups of 4 jugglers on the jugglers’ float.

The Boy Scouts had 5 rows of 3 marchers and the veterans troop had twice as many.

Answer: The groups are listed in the order that they marched, from first to last:

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2) 1)

C- The bell cracked slightly on its first ringing. However, the large crack apparent today seems to have occurred on a later day. According to some, the large crack happened when the bell was rung to celebrate George 3) Washington’s birthday in 1846. 4)

A, B, C, D – duh… in the United States’ Declaration of Independence and considered by some as part of one of the most well-crafted, influential sentences in the history of the English language.

6. In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed? a. 1492 b. 1969 c. 1772 d. 1776

5. What is the official name of the July 4th Holiday? a. Fireworks Day b. Independence Day c. Barbeque Day d. Freedom Day

Wisdom Key 5-6 correct: Congrats! America is one of the best countries in the history of the world. Thanks to the wisdom of its Founding Fathers, the Declaration of Independence and Constitution provide freedoms the likes of which never existed before. You seem to be quite knowledgeable about these enshrined documents, which is a great thing! Stand tall! Stand Proud! 2-4 correct: Not bad, just continue your summer school classes and you will be alright. 0-1 correct: Sounds like your memory of American history is missing some stripes.

You gotta be

kidding

Towards the end of his citizenship test, Yankel was asked to spell “cultivate.” He spelled it correctly. He was then asked to use the word in a sentence. He thought about it for a moment and then said, “Last vinter on a very cold day, I vas vaiting for de bus, but it vas too cultivate, so I took the subvay home.”

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4. “The Midnight Ride” is the story of: a. Going to Seasons Express in the middle of the night for kugel…just because. b. Paul Revere warning that the British were coming. c. The Continental Army led by George Washington sneaking up on British forces in October 1775. d. George Washington and his troops stealthily crossing the Delaware and capturing nearly 1,000 enemy soldiers at the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776.

3. In which other country is there a July 4th? a. France b. Britain c. Australia d. Canada

D- “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness” is one of the most famous phrases

2. Life, liberty and __________________ a. Big government. b. The pursuit of taxes. c. Freedom for all. d. The pursuit of happiness.

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1. How did the Liberty Bell get its crack? a. It was built with the crack as a symbol that all cracks in freedom must be patched together. b. Some lady was singing the National Anthem and the bell and all surrounding windows in the area cracked. c. It just happened the first time the bell was rung (rang, ringed, whichever is correct) d. A kid was visiting on a Chol Hamoed trip and, although the guard told him not to touch the bell, he just couldn’t help himself.

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BBQ In Under 500 Calories By Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN

he past few months have been unusual, to say the least. Where has the school year gone? Zoom graduations are behind us, and social distanced day camp awaits us. The governor and mayor might be controlling a little too much in our lives right now, but one thing they cannot control is our freedom to barbecue. In my family, we have the tradition to barbecue every single Sunday night without fail. Even if you are not so stringent with the weekly barbeques, I’m sure you have at least one coming up on the Fourth of July. Whether you have a BBQ with only your immediate family, or socially distanced with friends and/or extended family, a BBQ can be challenging for the health conscious eaters. Even though grilling is considered a healthy cooking technique, the foods that comprise our barbecue meals, such as hot dogs, burgers, steaks, French fries, onion rings, potato salad, and cole slaw, can easily pack 2,000 calories (our total daily needs) into one meal! One barbecue meal can cost a whole day’s worth of calories. Watching what we eat doesn’t necessarily mean we have to sacrifice quality and flavor. Here’s how to still enjoy a barbecue while being healthy!

Choose chicken. All meat and poultry – chicken, chicken breast, hamburger, hot dog, smoked turkey, pulled brisket, pulled beef – when served with minimal sauce and controlled portions can fall within the 300-500 calorie range. The higher in fat, the smaller the portion size. Aim for 4 ounces portions of all kinds of red meat. The ideal protein source for a barbecue would be chicken, chicken breast, and turkey. Turkey can get you a bigger portion – up to 8 ounces – and still be less than 300 calories. Chicken does not have to be boring. And you don’t have to feel sorry for yourself for not enjoying a piece of red juicy steak. Barbecue chicken legs are just as juicy and delicious on the

buns with cole slaw, potato salad, and pasta salad, try some Israeli salad, sauerkraut, or even a little guacamole, which is much lower in calories since it’s lacking the heavy mayonnaise dressing. If potato salad, cole slaw, and corn salad are a must, use low-fat mayonnaise, and use half of what the recipe calls for.

grill. Chicken kabobs are also delicious and juicy and really fun on the BBQ. You can even buy pre-seasoned chicken kabobs that look so pretty, are so easy, and are super tasty! Instead of beef hot dogs, use chicken hot dogs, which are lower in calories and sodium.

ments to no more than 2 tablespoons in total! Make sure chicken skin is removed. Skin can add 100 calories per ounce. If you prefer cooking the chicken with the skin on, make sure to remove the entire thing before eating! Chicken on the barbecue is so juicy that it does not

Add lettuce, tomatoes and onions into your sandwich for an added crunch and juicy flavor. Substitute ground beef with ground chicken and ground turkey for hamburgers, or use extra lean ground beef. Skip the sauces. Use minimal barbecue sauce to coat the meat for flavor. Or you can get a flavor just as delicious by rubbing spices onto your meat as well. A popular barbecue spice favorite is Trader Joe’s coffee rub. Montreal Steak Seasoning is another popular choice. There are many yummy spices out there that add plenty of flavor without any calories to your meat or chicken. Ketchup packs a lot of sugar, so try to skip the ketchup. Mustard and relish are healthier options in terms of condiments. Limit condi-

even need the skin, which is usually kept on while baking chicken to preserve the juiciness. Bypass the buns. If you absolutely cannot eat a hotdog or a hamburger without a bun, only have one bun and make it whole wheat. To be even more adventurous, instead of regular buns, try sandwich thins, which are 100% whole wheat and are only 100 calories per sandwich. You can also use any whole wheat bread or whole wheat pita bread. The best would be to eat the hotdog or hamburger plain or to cut it up and throw it in salad. Slash the side dishes. Instead of stuffing your hamburger and hot dog

Focus on fresh vegetables. Instead of the above-mentioned salads in your hamburger and on your hot dog, add lettuce, tomatoes and onions into your sandwich for an added crunch and juicy flavor. And, of course, don’t forget about a fresh salad as your side dish. Grilled vegetables are also a great, easy, healthy side dish for BBQs that are low in calories. Eggplants, peppers, onions, zucchini and, of course, corn on the cob are delicious fresh off the grill! Forgo the French fries and onion rings. If you absolutely need French fries, cut up sweet potatoes into ¼-inch thick strips and drizzle olive oil and a drop of salt on them. Bake them at 400°F for about 45 minutes, or desired texture. And dessert? Only fresh fruit! That’s right, no ice cream, cake, or cookies. You ate enough at the meal. If you really behaved and watched what you ate, you can treat yourself to a sugar-free ices as a reward!

Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN, is a Master’s level Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist. She graduated CUNY Brooklyn College receiving a Bachelor’s in Science and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences. She is currently a private nutrition consultant and conducts nutrition workshops in assisted livings, senior centers, and nursing homes. She can be reached at CindyWeinberger1@ gmail.com or 917-623-6237. Follow us on instagram @EatBetterandFeelBetter.

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Heritage Journey with the Boys

JULY 2, 2020 Packing the food with my brother-in-law Gedalya

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ing and entertaining. To them, Poland represented sadness and seriousness, and they were reluctant to go. I remember the meeting I set up with the class one evening where I presented the positive nature of this type of trip. I promised them that, contrary to their perceptions,

them the assurance that their children would be well cared for and that their activities would be supervised. It did not take much time to get them on board, and I began the time-consuming work of making arrangements for this ten-day journey. Airline and train tickets, hotel

The boys were hypnotized by this marvelous sight.

this journey would provide them with fulfillment at every level. I also stressed that we would have lots of fun! I successfully sold them the idea, and they bought in. To the parents and to their rosh yeshiva, Rabbi Sholom Noach Landau, the fact that I would be leading this trip together with Pesi gave

accommodations, local transportation, entrance fees, guides and above all Shabbos plans were all part of my responsibilities. One of the most difficult aspects was preparing food for the trip. There were no reliable kosher establishments in Poland at the time, so we had to take along all the food for the ten days of the trip. My

brother-in-law, Gedalya Jacobovits from Ateres Chaya fame, was an unbelievable help in providing the delicious frozen dinners which we could heat up at our hotels. The breakfast and lunch meals, snacks and paper goods were put together by Pesi and me. As my lifetime partner, Pesi, was always at my side assisting with so many of the tasks that were needed, both before we left and during our travels. I also invited my son, Mechel, who was learning in Eretz Yisroel at the time, to join us. Since he was about five years older than the boys, he would be able to serve as a counselor to the younger yeshiva boys. The fact that together we comprised a group that was over ten adult males made it possible for us to daven with minyan throughout our trip. In addition, I allocated time within our busy schedule for the boys to continue learning as a group or with chavrusos, which was especially important to the parents and to the rosh yeshi-

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t began in the spring of 2004. My seventeen-year-old nephew, Mechel Jacobovits, was in the eleventh grade at Mesivta Ohr Shrage Veretzky in Flatbush. He and his classmates were trying to plan a class trip during bein hazmanim in August. They could not come up with an idea that everyone would agree upon. In addition, many of their parents were not comfortable with the idea of eleven yeshiva boys traveling without supervision and without a definite itinerary. At one point, Mechel asked his mother, who is my sister, for a solution to their dilemma. My sister immediately thought that, not only could I propose a solution, but that I could be part of the solution as well. My nephew called me, and I offered him several travel ideas, but I really recommended that the group do a heritage trip to Poland. When Mechel proposed this to his friends, they were far from satisfied. They wanted a trip that would be excit-

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The magnificent shul in Lancut

At the sole remaining wall of the Warsaw Ghetto

va. The weeks and days before we left were especially hectic, but I was on a continuous high with the anticipation that we would have an amazing journey.

original Ghetto wall. We proceeded to the Gensia Cemetery, one of largest Jewish beis olams in the world. Some of our greatest rabbanim and Admorim are buried there. The caretaker, Yisroel Szpilman, gave us an extensive tour with an opportunity to say Tehillim at the kivrei tzaddikim. We wound up our day at the Nozyk Shul where we davened and made up Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s krias haTorah and were addressed by Chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich. The next morning, after Shacharis and breakfast, we checked out of our hotel. We had an intense day ahead of us. We were traveling in a minibus and heading to Gura Kalwalria, which was the hometown of the previous Gerrer Rebbes. We had the opportunity to say Tehillim at the kevarim of the Chiddushei HaRim and the Sfas Emes, as well as visit the shul of the Imrei Emes where thousands of chassidim came

We arrived in Warsaw early Monday afternoon on August 9. We were met by Wojtek, who made most of our arrangements in Poland. I had several meetings with Wojtek when I was in Poland during the previous month, and we constantly kept in touch as plans were being finalized. We were blessed to have him make our preparations as he was very experienced working with Jewish tourists and was deeply knowledgeable of our special needs and interests. Our first stops included the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial, the Umshlagplatz (from where Jews were sent to the death camp, Treblinka), Mila 18, a memorial to the Ghetto uprising, and to a remnant of the

The boys pitched in when they could

to spend the yomim tovim with their Rebbe. From there, we headed towards Lublin. As important as it was to present the places associated with the Holocaust to these young bochurim, I felt that correct timing and proper spacing of those sights would have a greater impact in realizing the enormous tragedy. Our first stop in Majdanek, where 360,000 Jews were murdered, was especially difficult for the boys to bear. The graphic presentation of the horrors that our ancestors went through was visible in the faces of their descendants. We recited many kapitlach Tehillim, and many tears were shed on behalf of those unfortunate souls. We reluctantly left with feelings of guilt, ever conscious that we were spared the Final Solution. For our next stop, I needed to bring about a change of mood and to generate a positive spirit for our group. To this end, we visited the

The kever of Reb Meilech of Liznesk

famed Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin of Rabbi Meir Shapiro. There, I made a siyum of Meseches Bechoros, and we sang and danced and then davened Mincha. To be in this historic building where the daf hayomi movement had its origins was an extraordinary experience. To top off the day, we went to the beis olam where we davened by the kevarim of the Maharshal, Rav Sholom Shachne and the Chozeh of Lublin. We then checked into a hotel and ate a hearty supper, which was followed by most boys coming down to the lobby and learning with their chavrusos. Having my son Mechel with me gave me a built-in chavrusa as well. By this time, I had somewhat gotten to know the boys and was extremely impressed with their middos and their willingness to follow the guidelines I set up for the trip. They all pitched in to help, and their upbeat dispositions made everything

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we did together into a pleasurable event. Wednesday again was a combination of Jewish and general historical sights. Being by the kever of the Rebbe Rav Meilech in Lizensk is a highlight for anyone that has chassidic

roots. Lighting candles, reciting Tehillim and placing kvitlach with the names of family members on his hallowed tomb was a spiritual high for everyone present. With devotion, we beseeched Hashem’s help “that we appreciate each other’s qualities and

not recognize each other’s faults” in the special tefilla that the Holy Rebbe created. We all left with feelings that our prayers were accepted, and that our wishes would be granted. We continued on to Lancut and davened by the kever of the Ropshitzer Rebbe. We visited one of the most magnificent shuls in all of Poland. The intricate carvings and colorful artwork are on all the walls and ceiling of the interior sanctuary, as well as around the bimah. I personally had a hand in this project. When I was in Lancut in the late eighties I entered the shul while it was in the midst of being restored to its prewar glory. A Polish artist standing high on the scaffolding noticed me and called out that I should wait. When he descended, he showed me the over-thirty decorated murals that contained either complete chapters of Tehillim or passages from the tefillos – most of them were barely readable. He was trying to fill in the missing letters and words but had no idea what they were. I told him that

there was no way I could help him immediately but that I would take photos of every mural and send him back photocopies of the full texts from a siddur or Tehillim. This I did, and he used my photocopies in restoring the entire shul’s magnificent murals. The result was mesmerizing, and the boys were hypnotized by this marvelous sight. To balance our day with some general sightseeing, I took the group to see the nearby Lancut Palace, which was the home of the famed Count Potocki. Although this is basically a Polish historical sight, the Potockis were the forbearers of the famed Ger Tzedek of Vilna, who is buried in the same ohel as the Vilna Gaon. We were in Poland less than forty-eight hours, and we had achieved so much! There were still many hours left during that day and many more days ahead of us. We were on a roll, and we all were looking forward to more adventures…

Hershel Lieber has been involved in kiruv activities for over 30 years. As a founding member of the Vaad L’Hatzolas Nidchei Yisroel he has traveled with his wife, Pesi, to the Soviet Union during the harsh years of the Communist regimes to advance Yiddishkeit. He has spearheaded a yeshiva in the city of Kishinev that had 12 successful years with many students making Torah their way of life. In Poland, he lectured in the summers at the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation camp for nearly 30 years. He still travels to Warsaw every year – since 1979 – to be the chazzan for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur for the Jews there. Together with Pesi, he organized and led trips to Europe on behalf of Gateways and Aish Hatorah for college students finding their paths to Jewish identity. His passion for travel has taken them to many interesting places and afforded them unique experiences. Their open home gave them opportunities to meet and develop relationships with a variety of people. Hershel’s column will appear in The Jewish Home on a bi-weekly basis.

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At the Majdanik Death Camp

Notable Quotes

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Reality is coming for white supremacists driving golf carts. -New York Times columnist Paul Krugman tweeting his excitement that elderly people in Florida may contract corona

I stand by that statement. -Former Obama Defense Secretary Robert Gates, when asked by Hugh Hewitt about a statement he made several years ago that Joe Biden had not been right “on any major foreign policy issue in 40 years”

It’s a healthy expression of people saying let’s get some priorities here, and let’s remember the sin and mistake that this nation made and let’s not celebrate it.

Where’s the police when you need them?

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- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) when she was attacked by a protester while joining a defund-the-police rally

- Gov. Andrew Cuomo when asked on MSNBC about looters tearing down statues of historical figures, including Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln

Been thinking more about it. I regret calling the police. It was my instinct but I wish it hadn’t been. I put those boys in danger of death by calling the cops. - Mitchell Erickson of Minneapolis in an interview with the New York Times about an incident in which he called the police on two black teenagers who cornered him outside his home and robbed him at gunpoint

The world as we know it is falling apart, but my two little hands are capable of making a difference. I can’t change the world, but I can make lasagna. - Michelle Brenner of Washington who in the past three months has made 1,200 pans of lasagna for free for anyone who requests that she make it for them

She knows that she can say that because the Democrats have a monopoly on the black vote. - Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) responding to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi saying that Republicans are trying to cover up George Floyd’s murder with police reform legislation

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We are fully committed to having a global portfolio of skin care brands that is inclusive and cares for all skin tones, celebrating greater diversity of beauty. We recognize that the use of the words “fair,” “white,” and “light” suggest a singular ideal of beauty that we don’t think is right, and we want to address this. - Sunny Jain, head of Unilever’s Beauty & Personal Care, announcing that for the sake of wokeness certain names and terms will no longer be used

Abolish whiteness.

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- Tweet by Dr. Priyamvada Gopal of Cambridge University which drew the ire of many, resulting in the tweet being removed by Twitter

Thanks to everyone who wrote to @Twitter: the ludicrous ban has been lifted. I am therefore delighted to share with you personally, that last night Cambridge promoted me to a full Professorship. The hate mails & threats are coming in non-stop but @CambridgeCops are following up. – Ibid.

So it turns out that when Andy Lack said “there is no place on our air” for my discussion of blackface, it was b/c NBC was already chalk-full of shows and major stars actually wearing blackface … on the air … at NBC. - Megyn Kelly who was fired from NBC by Andy Lack after saying on-air that blackface was “OK when I was a kid as long as you were dressing like a character,” responding to the ever-expanding list of actors on NBC shows who are being outed for having worn blackface

I will thank Yehuda for my entire life.

You have to step back and look at this. You have a criminal justice system that is imploding. “Imploding.” That’s the kindest way to put it. – NYC Police Commissioner Dermot Shea talking to reporters about the current state of affairs

As a pro-life American, I also believe that all life matters, born and unborn. But what I see in the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement is a political agenda of the radical left that would defund the police. - Vice President Mike Pence on “CBS’s Face the Nation”

- Washington Post Global Opinions Editor Karen Attiah

I wanted to do everything possible to return home. The most important thing for me was to be with my family. - Juan Manuel Ballestero, age 47, who sailed on an 85-day odyssey across the Atlantic Ocean from Portugal to Argentina once flights were cancelled and he was unable to fly

The Chief Justice always says that he is there to call balls and strikes. Well, four years ago, he called a ball and now he got the same pitch and he called it a strike… He flip-flopped like a banked catfish. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) talking on Fox News about Chief Justice Roberts casting the swing vote in a “right to choose” case

Trump has disrespected Native communities time and again. He’s attempted to limit their voting rights and blocked critical pandemic relief. Now he’s holding a rally glorifying white supremacy at Mount Rushmore — a region once sacred to tribal communities. - Tweet by the Democratic National Committee, claiming that the president’s plan to go to Mount Rushmore on July 4 is in order to “glorify white supremacy”

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– Gilad Shalit, who was held captive by Hamas for five years and was released in a prisoner exchange that included the release of the killer of Israeli soldier Nachshon Wachsman, speaking at the funeral of Nachshon’s father, Yehuda

The lies & tears of White women hath wrought: The 1921 Tulsa massacre Murder of Emmet Till Exclusion of Black women from feminist movements 53% of white women voting for Trump. White women are lucky that we are just calling them “Karen’s”. And not calling for revenge.

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Take the movement to defund police departments and the incessant charges of “police brutality” and “racist police.” Only those who don’t care about Blacks other than using them to advance their power — Democrats and the rest of the left, both Black and white — argue this war against the police is good for Blacks. Already the increase in the number of Blacks murdered, not to mention injured, is reaching levels unseen in decades. And there is every reason to assume, as police pull back from high-crime areas, it will get worse. – Dennis Prager, Jewish World Review, in an article titled, “The Present Moment Has Set Blacks Back a Half-Century”

Hey, Nancy, glad to see you wanting to expunge the terrible history of White Supremacy, in the Democrat Party! Nine of 11 statues of Confederate leaders Pelosi wants removed from Capitol were Democrats…

Take the left-wing mantra that all whites are racist. If I wanted to obstruct Black progress, and especially damage Black children, I couldn’t come up with a more effective idea. To believe from early childhood that you walk through life held in contempt by all of your fellow citizens who are white is to walk through life with much more than a chip on your shoulder. It is more like a heavy boulder. - Ibid.

- Tweet by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)

It means that you will walk through life with two paralyzing burdens: anger and victimhood. Either one is enough to ruin your life. Combined, they’re devastating. It gives one an idea of how cynical the left is that it would want to cultivate both of these life-ruining emotions in as many Blacks as possible.

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- Ibid.

While we await details of this tragic killing, it highlights capitalism’s brutality & endemic violence. Our movement rejects insinuations & falsehoods perpetuated by corporate & conservative media that this violence is outcome of CHOP or of our movement. - Tweet by Seattle Councilwoman Kshama Sawant, blaming the second murder of a black man in Seattle’s CHOP zone on “capitalism”

It is a fatal conceit to believe any one person or small group of people has the knowledge necessary to direct an economy or dictate public health behavior. I think government health experts during this pandemic need to show caution in their prognostications. We shouldn’t presume that a group of experts somehow knows what’s best for everyone. When are we gonna tell the people the truth? That it’s okay to take their kids back to school. - Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) admonishing Dr. Anthony Fauci during his testimony in front of a Senate panel

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What Would You Do If… Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW of The Navidaters

Dear Navidaters,

My roommate is crazy. There, I said it. I recently found out that she has created fake shadchan identities using email accounts etc., got on some shadchan email and WhatsApp groups, and has been redting both me and her to guys in the most bizarre ways. She thinks she is helping me, but it is really the opposite.

My question is twofold: 1) Is it even possible to be set up with this guy Yonaton again? I have a feeling that his sudden disinterest was because he was creeped out by the “shadchan’s” interactions. 2) How can I possibly get through to my roommate that what she is doing is wrong?!

Thanks, Tammy

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It all started when I got an email from a random shadchan one day trying to set me up with Yonaton (I changed his name). I tried getting a phone number I could reach this shadchan at and her correspondences were very strange, while she skirted the issue of having a phone call or to share her phone number. I liked the idea she sent so I pursued it, but this shidduch did not get past a first date – not because it was not shayach, but she seemed to drop the ball and give an elusive response such as, “he said it’s too hard to date now during corona.” Long story short, I was on her computer one day and a Gmail account for this “shadchan” popped up when I signed in, with dozens of interactions. It was hard for me to click around, but I did. She had written the same immature-sounding email to dozens of different guys trying to set her and I up. When I confronted her, she surprisingly told me everything. She has been using fake email accounts to take charge of her and her friends’ shidduchim. She told me that she gets profiles from public shidduch email lists with her alias as this “shadchan.” What she doesn’t realize is how off she comes across via her immature-sounding emails and correspondences, and I know that having my information sent out by her aliases is terrible for me.

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The Panel The Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz, M.S. ou asked two questions. I don’t think it is worth trying again with Yonatan right now. You don’t know what she told him about anything. He may have been given a very different picture of you than the real you. If, in several months, you are still interested in dating him, try to get to someone else in his circle to see if you can meet in a casual environment. In other words, create some distance and find someone mature and safe to help you after giving him/her the general background of what happened. In response to your second question about getting through to your roommate about how her creation of fake identities for the purpose of shidduchim is wrong, I say do not even bother to try. She has serious issues of severe dysfunctionality and may have several disorders. You have probably noticed signs during your time sharing a place but you chose to ignore them. She may have been manipulative, a compulsive liar, controlling or worse. Asking yourself why you were able to function peaceably in the apartment together with someone so disturbed is important. Learn about yourself from this experience and move on. Setting her straight will not happen through your intervention. The kind of intervention she needs is therapy.

antics are in the realm of psychotic. Making up fake names and pretending to be someone else, under the guise of taking charge of one’s shidduchim, and dragging her roommates into it can only be orchestrated by a very unhealthy human being. It is likely that anything you tell her, or any way you approach it, will backfire, getting you into deeper trouble. My advice is to not touch this situation with a ten-foot pole. Find somewhere else to live ASAP and get off her radar. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer is an appropriate adage to live by. This does not mean to keep her close physically or even emotionally. In your case, this means do not lead on that you are upset with he, because you do not want her twisted antics to become malicious against you. From the way you make it sound, most people who get her emails will just ignore them because they sound immature and she seems to make herself impossible to reach by phone. Leave it at that. Hashem will send you your bashert another way. In terms of Yonatan, I suggest you reach out to a shadchan whom you admire and ask her to check in and see if he would be interested in pursuing the idea now that corona guidelines have somewhat been lifted. If anything, it would be very interesting to discuss with Yonatan the background of your shidduch, and if it works out in the end, you will have one great story to tell your children! Hatzlacha!

The Shadchan Michelle Mond f you are asking how you can convince your friend that what she is doing is wrong, you unfortunately don’t seem to understand the severity of her problem. I always encourage singles to be proactive about their shidduchim, but your roommate’s

The Single Rena Friedman ammy, I cannot imagine the shock, frustration, and anger you felt when you found out that your roommate sent out your resume without permission and that she dropped

the ball on a shidduch she suggested. A crazy roommate is one thing but one who pulls you into her shidduchim shenanigans takes it to a whole new level. What your roommate did is extremely inappropriate and crossed multiple boundaries. She should not be suggesting shidduchim under a fake name and posing as a shadchan. That is absolutely unacceptable and a great way to ruin her own reputation and the lives of others. What bothers me even more is that once she had the chutzpah to try to take matters into her own hands, she let a shidduch fall through. There is serious danger when we try to take situations into our own hands when we should not. With that being said, I understand where your roommate is coming from. The feeling of hopelessness envelopes you when you want to be married so badly and feel like your hands are simply tied. The urge to take charge and do something is strong. She needs to find productive ways to channel this energy to make a difference in shidduchim for herself, her friends, and the klal. This can be done in an appropriate way through writing articles, working with shadchanim and married couples, or brainstorming with other people who are single. If this roommate reads this or anyone who feels the same way is reading this article, please reach out to me and I can put you in touch with amazing people who have a similar mission. So what are you supposed to do now? Find a rav or mentor that your roommate is close with and have them speak with her to make sure she understands the severity of her actions. In a very positive and chill manner explain to her that you appreciate the intentions behind what she is doing but that you feel more comfortable going through shadchanim that you have worked with in the past. Ask her

No one appreciates being told that their behavior is weird

to not send out your information to anyone and if she sees something that she thinks could be shayach to send the name to you and you will have a shadchan you work with reach out to the guy. In terms of Yonaton, I would reach out to a shadchan that you know and trust and have them suggest it to him. Have them play it as a regular suggestion and see what he says. If he says that you went out and it wasn’t shayach they can ask what didn’t work. This will give you the opportunity to see if it was because the “shadchan” messed up or if he really wasn’t interested. This is a lot and you are doing great. I am happy to hear that you are looking for a new apartment and getting away from this toxic person. It’s a crazy battle out there, and I am proud of you for doing what is right. Shkoyach for standing up for yourself and making sure that others don’t get hurt the way you did. As always, all feedback, thoughts, and ideas are welcome: renafriedman2@gmail.com.

The Zaidy Dr. Jeffrey Galler ammy, your letter is a powerful testimonial for being exceedingly careful and meticulous in screening potential roommates. The more I thought about it, the

So, here are my five, strong suggestions: 1. Obviously, relocate immediately. But explain to your roommate and to everyone else that you

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are moving not because your roommate is insane but because you need to live closer to your job, your school, your relatives, or your favorite shul or pizza store. 2. Disengage from your roommate completely but amicably. No matter how hard you try, you will never succeed in convincing her that she is causing problems. Keep the separation friendly and gentle. 3. Immediately change all of your online passwords. If your roommate persists in harassing or “stalking” you, you may also need to change all of your email addresses and accounts. 4. Only accept dating recommendations from professionals or friends that you know well and trust. 5. You might wish to have a third-party contact Yonatan, but you probably need to accept that his “it’s too hard to date now during corona” is his polite way of saying that he is simply not interested

A crazy roommate is one thing but one who pulls you into her shidduchim shenanigans takes it to a whole new level.

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seling might likewise not be a good idea, and might backfire badly. Your roommate might bitterly resent your implication that something is wrong with her. No one appreciates being told that their behavior is weird. Her resentment might then manifest itself in even more bizarre behavior. If your roommate becomes vindictive, she can cause you great harm. There is no limit to the amount of mischief that can be caused by a spiteful individual who has access to a laptop or smartphone. She can easily sabotage your shidduch prospects and destroy your reputation.

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more I realized that this is not a trivial dilemma. In fact, this problem can have catastrophic consequences for you. At first, I was going to suggest a group intervention. You and a few of your girlfriends would sit down with your roommate and explain that although she means well, her efforts are not appreciated and that she should immediately stop what she is doing. But then I realized that your roommate’s problems are unlikely to be solved by amateurs, no matter how well-meaning they might be. Consequently, I was going to suggest that she seek professional counseling, perhaps with my very qualified colleagues who contribute to this “Navidater” column. But then I realized that referring her for professional coun-

in a second date. Were your roommate’s intentions benign and beneficial, or were they mean and malevolent? We’ll never know. But remember that George Bernard Shaw wrote: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”

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ear Tammy, Your roommate is not well. People like her have the potential to destroy careers, relationships and lives. The lengths that she went to

Have a question for the panel? They’re here to help you with your dating conundrums. Email your questions for the panelists to Jen at thenavidaters@gmail.com.

and the lies that she told are outside the realm of “shticky” or “quirky.” She needs professional help which you cannot provide. I suggest you err on the side of caution and not suggest she get help in the likelihood that your good intentions will backfire on you in a dangerous way down the road. Your roommate has proven that she cannot be trusted. We simply don’t know what she is capable of doing. I suggest that you move out ASAP.

thinking maybe you took it too far by disengaging completely. We can wish your friend well from a safe distance... but distance is necessary in my opinion. All the best! Jennifer Jennifer Mann, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist and dating and relationship coach working with individuals, couples, and families in private practice at 123 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst, NY. She also teaches a psychology course at Touro College. To set up a consultation or to ask questions, please call 516-224-7779, ext. 2. Visit www.thenavidaters.com for more information. If you would like to submit a dating or relationship question to the panel anonymously, please email thenavidaters@gmail.com. You can follow The Navidaters on FB and Instagram for dating and relationship advice.

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Do not confront her about anything she has done. There is no point. Make up a story... your parents need you, you’re ready to live on your own, etc. This must be handled quietly and delicately. Do not talk about this to a million people. It will get back to her. Be nice and polite to your roommate while you are moving. As for Yonatan, you must weigh the consequences of your decision to reach out to him. I don’t think it would be terrible to contact him through a different venue. I am so sorry you experienced this. Be gentle with yourself as this unfolds. When we are lied to and violated in this way, feelings tend to emerge: shock, questioning the original relationship, anger, disbelief,

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aruch, It is hard to believe you are no longer with us. Ever yone loved you. Many would say you were a “great guy,” the ultimate nondescript praise. But the truth is, you were. You were great! GREAT! Our exceptional parents, Rav Ephraim and Rebbetzin Shlomis Eisenberg, raised us to speak in a refined manner. They didn’t appreciate that expression. But Baruch, you were indeed great... and also one of the boys. You were approachable and humble and easygoing and relaxed and upbeat…and the list goes on and on. You were everything. You never looked down on others and never thought more of yourself. With your effervescent smile, you looked to share your goodness with so many. As your brother-in-law, Yehuda, said, “He was a ‘noach’ (comfortable) person; it was ‘noach’ to be around him, and he caused others to be ‘noach.’”

Simchas Hachaim Baruch’s demeanor was positive and optimistic. He had a deep sim-

chas hachaim. He greeted everyone with a warm smile and a wave, a firm handshake, or a hug. Always with a kind word, a positive remark, or a witty response, Baruch enjoyed a good joke and knew how to say just the right comment to make another person think to himself, “My day just got better!” He was wholesome and genuine. One of his sisters put it this way: “He didn’t worry about what others thought of him. Maybe that’s why he was able to focus on others.” Another sister fondly remembers the way Baruch would lift his arms and greet her and her husband with an exuberant “Baruch haba” whenever they came for Shabbos and the caring way he would answer her weekly “Gut Shabbos” texts. He found joy and humor in places where others may have only seen ordinary happenings. He was the favorite family speaker, and even the younger kids waited for his speeches at every family simcha. Although he certainly realized that we all appreciated his terrific sense of humor, he never brought attention to himself; he was modest and unassuming. Baruch enhanced our Shabbos tables and family get-togethers with his

quick wit and interesting stories but all was given over in an unpretentious manner. He would chuckle, his eyes would crinkle, he would tilt his head back and he would nod toward us... and just like that, a closeness was created.

Acceptance Baruch was accepting of whatever came his way and happily made the best of things. His mottos of “It’s all good!” and “Life is great!” were accompanied by his trademark smile, which showed he really meant what he said. We can all testify that Baruch was never a complainer. Rav Naftali Jaeger, rosh yeshiva of Sh’or Yoshuv, mentioned his “sever panim yafos,” how he didn’t let on to others the challenges he was going through. Why make others suffer? He made light of his ordeals, finding humor even in difficult situations. Who can forget that Shabbos we spent together in Passaic shortly after a procedure that left a visible scar on his forehead? He was so uncomfortable going to shul like that, but he took it in stride. When he came back and we wondered aloud how he’d handled the discomfort, his reply was classic. “I didn’t wait for anyone to ask. When

they looked at me, I told them, ‘Don’t try snowboarding; it’s not worth it!’”

With a Cheshbon But it was more than acceptance and humor. There was also the aspect of elevating his life. Our uncle, Rav Yankel Reisman, mentioned how Baruch asked him about putting on tefillin after that same procedure. Uncle Yankel connected Baruch’s attachment to mitzvos to a vort (based on the Olelos Ephraim), about the nesiim (from Parshas Naso, the parasha of his petirah). Though they all brought the same offering when the Mishkan was set up, the Torah details each nasi’s gift separately. According to the Ramban, this is because every one of them had a different kavanah. Our father, Rav Ephraim Eisenberg, zt”l, would say, “Lots of people do the same actions, but their intentions are individual. What each person has in mind identifies him.” And regarding Baruch, Uncle Yankel asserted, “Baruch looked like any other person who put on tefillin, but his kavanos were unique to him!” R’ Aaron Landsberg, his brother-in-law, recalled Baruch’s aufruf, where Rav Yaakov Weinberg, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel, discussed how Hashem blesses us when

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Getting Along with All R’ Eli added, “While the gemach story reveals so much about who Baruch was, to me, his real gadlus was his ability to avoid machlokes and

“At the Shabbos seudos, Baruch would either enhance my vort or shlug it up completely!”

Integrity and Discretion Years ago, when Baruch tutored private talmidim, he meticulously noted every hour and minute he owed or what was owed to him. Aviva wouldn’t let him discard these notes even years later, as she feels it’s a great lesson to all. Entries such as “Yossi had to leave early today. I owe him 4 minutes” were common. R’ Eli Sales, Baruch’s father-inlaw, spoke about the free loan gemach Baruch managed for R’ David Greenblatt. “He was meticulous, honest, and respectful of others. That is the kind of person who needs to be

confrontation. That takes hard work, and it was something he perfected.” Aviva noted, “He didn’t talk about people, and he shied away from strife.” If there was an argument going on, he would quietly walk out of the room. He saw the good in everyone, so he naturally had nothing negative to say about them. Baruch often shared his insightful opinions, but he was never strong or forceful about them. We wanted to hear what he had to say; his views were fair and straightforward. However, if we chose to differ with him, he would step aside with a smile and accept our point of view. He didn’t get

Hakaras Hatov Baruch was really good at expressing appreciation for any favor shown him, whether it was the kindness of a niece who occupied his boys, a Shabbos invitation, or a business opportunity. He never had a “magia li” attitude or took others’ actions for granted. A staff member in the hospital loved going into his room because he would give her a “yasher koach,” no matter how weak he felt. Baruch was incredibly grateful to the Wolfson families, whose relationship with him was more like that of siblings than cousins. R’ Moishie Wolfson spoke about Baruch and Aviva’s hakaras hatov for even the smallest things. R’ Moishie and his wife cherish the thank you notes they received from Baruch and Aviva, which were always written beautifully and came from the heart. Yehuda Sales added, “Baruch would talk about the unbelievable hakaras hatov displayed by his mother, Rebbetzin Shlomis, a”h. When he would tell those stories, he would grow passionate, because he really connected to that middah.” The rav of Baruch’s shul, Rav Aharon Stein, said, “After every drasha, Baruch would come up to me and first of all thank me. Then, inevitably, he would ask me about one point or another and then apply it to himself. He looked for something personal in everything he learned.”

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Baruch learned in kollel when he first got married and then went on to support his family. However, he was always first a ben Torah, and then a baalabos. As R’ Yanky Safir, his cousin, expressed it, “Baruch was a walking kiddush Hashem in his business dealings.” When we were sitting shivah, we learned some new things about Baruch. Here’s one: he learned Torah with almost every person he knew. He set up learning sedarim during short trips out of town and in middle of vacations and over yamim tovim. So many people who came to be menachem avel told us, “Baruch was my chavrusa.” And one by one, these many chavrusos spoke about his intelligence, clarity, his ability to explain the Gemara concisely, and his excitement about learning. Aviva, his wife, who was his partner in all this, spoke about how Baruch loved learning with R’ Shua Fogel in Sh’or Yoshuv, how he would join him for a seder whenever he missed the Lakewood style of learning. In R’ Shua’s words, “He was so alive and smart; it was wonderful learning with him! He enjoyed life and made the most of each moment and each day.” R’ Shua felt that he was able to glean from Baruch’s energy, that he rubbed off on him. His other chavrusos would most likely agree. His love of Torah and passion

running a gemach.” Moreover, R’ Eli mentioned how discreet Baruch was; he was careful to ensure the privacy of each individual. R’ Eli shared, “I once asked Aviva why she wasn’t taking in the mail, and she answered that only Baruch collected and opened the mail because of the gemach. The gemach was never discussed between the two of them. No stories were told — even with anonymous names.”

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were evident at the Shabbos table, too. R’ Moishie Wolfson, a cousin, shared, “At the Shabbos seudos, Baruch would either enhance my vort or shlug it up completely!” Baruch was so proud of Yeshiva Meon Hatorah, his brother’s yeshiva, and he and Aviva tried to help out whenever possible: raising funds, attending meetings, and arranging bake sales. He davened for its success, scrambled to help when things were rough, and became excited with every step of success and growth that the yeshiva experienced. This was all part of the chashivus haTorah he exhibited.

sensitive or upset – because it wasn’t about his ego. He took note of the people who sat quietly on the side. He’d bring them into the conversation and make them feel important. R’ Yanky Safir spoke about this point. “People wanted to be around Baruch. He would bring you up. He knew how to make you feel better about yourself.” He was uncomplicated and openminded, easily relating to people of all stripes. Dovy, his brother-in-law, shared how the minute Baruch joined the Sales family, it was as if he’d been there forever.

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our maasim are performed with thought and deliberation. The rosh yeshiva brought a parallel to Baruch: when he did something, it was with a cheshbon. He didn’t do things automatically or follow what everyone else was doing. This was evident in his tefillah, as well. His brother, R’ Avraham Yitzchak, enjoyed davening together with Baruch and was inspired by him. “When Baruch davened, he was sincerely focused and intent, really connecting to the Ribbono Shel Olam.” A neighbor noted his purposeful gait as he walked to shul each morning. He was on a mission, centered on being mekayem retzon Hashem, in his cheerful manner.

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their house, it was a dream come true for them because it enabled them to host lots and lots of guests. That was always their greatest pleasure. Being hosted by the two of them was also a dream come true for the guests; Baruch went out of his way for them, literally. R’ Dovid Shlomo Levin, his brother-in-law, reminisced, “He was so good to us. Back in the day, when we didn’t know our way to Far Rockaway from Brooklyn, Baruch drove all the way to Brooklyn so we could follow him back to Far Rockaway for Shabbos.” The seudos at his Shabbos table were enhanced by a thought-provoking vort, a good bottle of wine, and uplifting zemiros; the atmosphere was light, warm, and comfortable. Be’ezras Hashem, the atmosphere at home will continue to be one of simcha and joy; he and Aviva laid such a wonderful foundation. Baruch was always the fun uncle, the one all the kids looked forward to seeing. He challenged his nephews to push-up contests, showed interest in what they had to say, and entertained them with interesting stories. He and Aviva and the boys attended every family simcha — and he did so happily, making sure to compliment the hosts. And the stars of the dance floor were often Baruch and his boys. He was an outstanding father and always wanted to do whatever was best for the family. He loved his boys, Ephraim and Yehuda, fiercely, and he was so proud of them! He recognized their individualities and appreciated their talents. He loved sharing their chochmos with us, his siblings, and we, in turn, felt and still feel like surrogate grandparents.

Always “Gevaldig” Baruch was naturally articulate. He had an easy way with words, with jokes, with public speaking, with niggunim. When the meds slowed him down a bit, he took it in good spirit. If he forgot a word or a name, he would smoothly give us a hint without making anyone feel uncomfortable. He did it so skillfully that many people didn’t think anything of it. The last few weeks of his life, Baruch was barely able to commu-

nicate with words. But somehow, he communicated his appreciation, his acceptance, his love. We will always remember his “I’m impressed” expression. He would open his eyes wide, set his mouth, stick out his chin, and nod his head. That simple movement meant the world to us. It was sometimes accompanied by a hearty thumbs-up. Once we sneaked him an

Thank you! Baruch Hashem! Bli ayin hara! Yasher koach! As his nephew, R’ Shimon Charlap, articulated so well: “When the malachim ask, ‘What are they saying about him down there?’ the answer is obvious. From far and wide, people are telling themselves and their children, ‘Go in Baruch’s ways!’” Yes, they want to emulate Baruch,

“Back in the day, when we didn’t know our way to Far Rockaway from Brooklyn, Baruch drove all the way to Brooklyn so we could follow him back to Far Rockaway for Shabbos.” illegal lick of ice cream. The smile and thumbs-up were epic! (We think he did that just to make us feel good because he knew how hard we were trying.) Sometimes he blew us kisses. His formerly firm handshakes turned into hand squeezes (sometimes very strong ones!), which also communicated appreciation and love, while giving all of us so much energy! Ephraim and Yehuda made him so happy when they would come to visit and hold his hand. He was extremely proud of them! When they would learn in the room or Ephraim would practice his bar mitzvah leining, they, too, received a thumbs-up and even a verbalized “gevaldig!” It’s no coincidence that the few words that stayed with him till the very end were: Gevaldig! Terrific!

and they want their children to emulate him, too. They, as well, want to be gevaldig.

A Ben Olam Haba His brother-in-law, R’ Yanky Gruen, stated: “Parshas Naso speaks about the counting of the Leviim, along with the tafkid of each family. In this instance of counting, the shoresh of naso (to lift) is used. When a person knows his tafkid, his purpose in life, he is elevated. Baruch recognized who and what he was and fulfilled his tafkid in a heroic way: with humor, positivity, and a heart of gold. He was always interested in others and how they were doing. He made people around him feel comfortable and respected. He was loved by all.”

Incredibly, this was the subject of the speech Baruch gave at the bar mitzvah of his nephew, Yossi Charlap 20 years ago. He spoke about how Moshe Rabeinu wasn’t able to “finish the job” and take Klal Yisroel into Eretz Yisroel because it wasn’t part of his tafkid. Moshe Rabbeinu accepted that. He understood that this was the role the Eibeshter assigned him. Baruch concluded, “If a person understands what his tafkid is, he is able to have utmost simcha!” Another brother-in-law, R’ Chaim Charlap, related in his hesped: The Gemara (Avodah Zarah 77a) tells us that before entering a person, every illness swears that it will perform the will of Hashem. The time, strength, and effect must be exactly according to Hashem’s plan. Similarly, the Gemara (Niddah 30a) tells us that before Hashem sends a neshama down to This World, it, too, takes an oath that it will do the will of Hashem — that it will be a tzaddik and not a rasha. R’ Chaim proclaimed: “Baruch can go and tell his machalah, ‘You did your shelichus, but I did mine, as well! I kept the promise my neshama made before it came down to the earth to remain ne’eman, loyal and trustworthy, to Hashem!’” Reb Yisroel Meir, his brother, summed it up so aptly: The Gemara (Taanis 22a) records how Eliyahu HaNavi showed Rav Beroka two people who were bnei Olam Haba. When Rav Beroka approached these men and asked them, “What is your profession?” they answered, “We are happy people and we make others happy.” R’ Yisroel Meir concluded, “Only one who is genuinely happy and content with himself is able to truly make others happy. All can testify that this was Baruch Tzvi, a true ben Olam Haba.” Yehei zichro baruch. ______ This past Tuesday, 8 Tammuz, marked the shloshim of Baruch Tzvi Ben Ephraim Zalman HaLevi, z”l. The family would appreciate any comments, memories and stories. Please email: BaruchTzviHalevi@ gmail.com.

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Mental Health Corner

Dr. Viktor Frankl and Logotherapy By Rabbi Azriel Hauptman

Dr. Viktor Frankl (1905-1997) was a Jewish psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor who developed a modality of psychotherapy based on the principle that the most motivating force in people is the search to find meaning and purpose in one’s life. At the time, this was extremely controversial as he was disagreeing with Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler who were leaders in the world of psychology and who believed that the pursuit of pleasure (Freud) or power (Adler) is the most powerful drive. In this article, we will present a

brief overview of Frankl’s approach to therapy which resembles many basic Hashkafos of Yiddishkeit. This is not a coincidence, for although Frankl was not an observant Jew, he drew many of his ideas directly from the Torah. As mentioned, Dr. Frankl believed that in order for a person to feel fulfilled he must have a sense of purpose or meaning in his life. Based on this principle, he developed a therapeutic approach called logotherapy which means “healing through meaning”. Logotherapy is based on three principles:

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• Freedom of Will – We have the free choice to live meaningfully under all circumstances. • Will to Meaning – Our primary drive or will in life is to find meaning. • Meaning of Life – Life contains meaning at every stage and in every situation. Frankl taught that there are three ways one can experience meaning. One is through the act of doing something meaningful. The second is by life experiences that provide meaning. The third way is by the attitude one has towards unavoidable suffering. This last point was developed out of Frankl’s personal experiences as a prisoner in Auschwitz and other concentration camps. He discovered that in spite of untold suffering it is possible to feel a sense of meaning and purpose if one knows how to alter his perspective. An example of this last principle can be found in a poignant and moving anecdote related by Frankl in his best-selling book Man’s Search for Meaning: “That is exactly what I did once, for instance, when a Rabbi from Eastern Europe turned to me and told me his story. He had lost his first wife and their six children in the concentration camp of Auschwitz where they were gassed, and now it turned out that his second wife was sterile. I observed that procreation is not the only meaning of life, for then life in itself would become meaningless, and something which in itself is meaningless cannot be rendered meaningful merely by its perpetuation. However, the Rabbi evaluated his plight as an orthodox Jew in terms of despair that there was no son of his own who would ever say Kaddish for him after his death. But I would not give up. I made a last attempt to help him by inquiring whether he did not hope to see his children again in Heaven. However, my question was followed

by an outburst of tears, and now the true reason for his despair came to the fore. He explained that his children, since they died as innocent martyrs, were thus found worthy of the highest place in Heaven, but as for himself he could not expect, as an old, sinful man, to be assigned the same place. I did not give up but retorted, “Is it not conceivable, Rabbi, that precisely this was the meaning of your surviving your children, that you may be purified through these years of suffering, so that finally you too, though not innocent like your children, may become worthy of joining them in Heaven? Is it not written in the Psalms that God preserves all your tears? So perhaps none of your sufferings were in vain.” For the first time in many years he found relief from his suffering through the new point of view which was able to open up to him.” Frankl recognized that certainly many people are in pursuit of power or pleasure, however only when one’s life feels devoid of meaning will one turn to other pursuits to try to fill the vacuum in his life. This is why Dr. Frankl took issue with the American concept, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, that man should be engaged in the pursuit of happiness. Happiness can ensue if one lives his life in a fulfilling and meaningful way, but it is not the happiness that one should be pursuing, rather it is purpose and meaning that should be the focus of one’s energy and passion. When one’s depression comes from a feeling of emptiness, then a psychotherapist who is knowledgeable in the tenets of logotherapy can be a very helpful resource. 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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By Naomi Nachman

’m nuts about nuts! I created this outrageous cookie recipe for a collaboration with @yumtee_nuts. Not only do I use nuts in cookies, I throw them in salads or grab a handful as a snack.

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Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients ¾ cup oil ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups flour 1 cup lightly chopped macadamia nuts ½ cup chocolate chips ½ cup shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat together oil, sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs, vanilla, baking soda, and salt, beating well to combine after each addition. Add flour; beat until combined. Fold in nuts and chocolate. Form dough into 1-inch balls; place on prepared baking sheets. Press down each slightly with palm of your hand. Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown and set on top.

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

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Vanilla Custard Roll Cake You will need:

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6 eggs Preparation: 6 Tbl.sugar 6 Tbl. potato starch Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 1 Tbl vanilla sugar Beat egg whites until foamy. Add sugar, slowly, until whites are stiff. Into For the filling: same bowl, gently add egg yolks, potato 16 oz. pareve whipping cream starch, and vanilla sugar until 1 oz. instant vanilla pudding combined. Spread batter onto (or you can use any flavor you like) parchment-lined large cookie sheet. 4 Tbl chocolate sprinkles Bake at 350 degrees for 22 minutes or 6 Tbl vanilla icing until sponge cake is light brown. Cool. Remove from parchment paper. Beat whipping cream, and when almost completely beaten, add instant pudding. Spread evenly over cooled sponge cake.

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Roll up the long way, to get the most pieces out of the cake. Spread icing over rolled-up cake and distribute sprinkles all over the cake.

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his salad came about on a Friday night when I started to panic, thinking that I didn’t have enough food for our guests. Although my daughters assured me that I did, I rummaged through my pantry and found chickpeas. There were two avocados in my fridge and – voila! – a fabulous salad was born. My girls were thrilled, and this salad has become a staple.

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Preparation Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Toss well to combine.

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2 avocadoes, cubed 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 scallions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons oil Juice of 2 limes 1 teaspoon za’atar

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By Allan Rolnick, CPA

n June 27, 1997, an unknown British author rolled out her first novel, which she wrote in longhand because she couldn’t afford a typewriter. The book was a success beyond imagining: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone stormed the world and made author J.K. Rowling richer than the Queen. (Seriously, you can look it up.) Rowling’s world of magic and muggles, Hogwarts and Hagrid, enchanted a generation of readers, inspired high school and college quidditch teams, and grossed billions at the box office. You probably don’t associate

Harry Potter with taxes. But if you draw a Venn diagram with circles representing Harry and the tax man, you’ll find a surprising sliver of overlap. It has nothing to do with the millions of pounds of taxes Rowling paid on her book royalties, movie rights, and subsidiary sales. Instead, it’s all about the invisibility cloak. In Harry Potter’s world, an invisibility cloak is a rare and valuable garment that makes its wearer, well… invisible. Skilled seamstresses spend hours weaving them from the hair of the demiguise, a magical creature whose coat renders it invisible. Alter-

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natively, a wizard can enchant an ordinary cloak with a Disillusionment Charm or Bedazzling Hex. In the tax world, clever accountants and attorneys work (and bill) even longer hours trying to weave invisibility cloaks for their clients’ income. Skilled writers weave them from obscure Latin phrases, fancy SAT words, and legal shell games. Alternatively, they can enchant an ordinary business or investment asset with a powerful Offshorium Charm or Expellitaxus Hex. Sometimes, the tax wizard’s spell is just intended to pay less, along with maybe cutting audit risk. For example, restructuring your sole proprietorship to an entity taxed as

ship as hard to find as a prophecy hidden in the Vaults of Mystery. But if you don’t report the income from your dividends and sales, the Sorting Hat can still send you to Azkaban. Sadly, invisibility cloaks don’t last forever. In Harry Potter’s world, the magic wears off over time, and the cloaks themselves are vulnerable to damage from spells. The same is true with taxes. For decades, Switzerland reigned as the lord of numbered bank accounts paying what some account holders treated as magic tax-free interest. (The “magic” turned out to be a simple frauduloseum spell, but who’s counting?) In 2007, a disgruntled UBS banker named Bradley Birkenfeld start-

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an S corporation can minimize employment tax and cut your audit risk from as high as 2.4% (for sole props with revenue from $100-200,000) to just 0.2% (for S corps). And you can sometimes do it simply by filing a three-page form, which is as close to magic as you’ll find in the IRS’s woefully-underfunded bureaucracy. Some tax wizards go even further, trying to hide income forever. Tucking your stocks in a British Virgin Islands corporation, then owning that entity through a Cayman Islands LLC, then making that LLC the beneficiary of a Cook Islands trust, then making a Maltese corporation the trustee, can make your owner-

ed blowing the whistle on his U.S. clients, which eventually shredded Switzerland’s secrecy cloak. Go ahead and lift a pint of butterbeer to Harry Potter on his anniversary. But don’t ask the wizard and his Hogwarts pals to hide your income. Instead, bring it to us. Our strategies won’t impress the Ministry of Magic. But they win House Cup points where it really counts — with the IRS! Allan J Rolnick is a CPA who has been in practice for over 30 years in Queens, NY. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at 718-896-8715 or at allanjrcpa@aol.com.

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