ion Flatbush/Marine Park Edit
Brooklyn’s only Door to Door Magazine Flatbush - Marine Park - Boro Park - Williamsburg
Bringing you the Buzz! on Savings & Events
Volume 5, Issue 113 November 19th 2017
895 McDonald Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11218 1.800.221.0828
1-845-570-1143
KitchensInc. Inc. 33DDKitchens Visitour ourshowroom showroomlocated located Visit at:at: 1412Ave. Ave.MMBrooklyn, Brooklyn,NY NY 11230 1412 11230 www.the3dk.com www.the3dk.com 718336-4100 336-4100 718
hostess packages made hostess made special. special.
WelcomeBoxes Boxes••Hostess Hostess Gifts Gifts • • Customized Customized Water • •Welcome WaterBottles/match Bottles/matchBox/besomim Box/besomim • Corporate Events • Custom Printed Itineraries • Party Favors For Any Occasion • Corporate Events • Custom Printed Itineraries • Party Favors For Any Occasion
bourguest.wixsite.com/beourguest 718.614.6631•• beourguest2 beourguest2 •• bourguest.wixsite.com/beourguest 718.614.6631 2
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
3
with u r h t l e t i v Get your K
THE T H G RI ש ל ו ח ים
him Our Sheluc Recite the
ENTIRE M I L I H E T of the r e v e K e h t At
be zt”l b e R r e z it n Rib Ever y Day!
תהילים
ARE YOU WAITING FOR A
YESHUAH? להחזיק ירוש ת רבינו תלמוד תורה תשב"ר נחלת חיים ריבניץ
Call the
Ribnitz Tehillim hotline now With your request
A Special Project of:
845.250.1818
SPON S OR A NE
Join multitudes of Jewish women across the globe fulfilling the ancient custom of giving tzedaka to Reb Meyer Baal Haness. During the auspicious moment of candle-lighting, a time of special tefilah and tzedaka, harness the cosmic powers of the legendary Rabbi Meyer Baal Haness by donating to the pushka of Kolel Chibas Yerushalaim.
IT'S THE FESTIVAL OF JOY
HELP US SHARE IT 2 MILLION DOLLARS
WILL BE Candle-lighting is one of the prime highpoints of the DISTRIBUTED Jewish woman in her role as the cornerstone of her home, lighting up and warming up her family. Utilize TOWARDS YOM TOV these exulted moments to multiply the power of your heartfelt prayer in the merit of Rabbi Meyer Baal Haness PREPARATIONS to bring forth yeshuos and success in every area – health, childrearing, finances, and all others.
Change the world – one coin at a time.
לייגט אריין אינעם בייגעלייגטן ענוועלאופ א קוויטל מיט די נעמען פון די פארפאלק
OVER
Strength. Hope. Solace. Comfort. Reassurance. Draw from the wellsprings of faith that has sustained bnos yisroel from generation to generation week by week. The potency of the miracle of Rabbi Meyer Baal Haness lives on in the heart of the yiddisha mama, forever.
Busy mother? Never forget again! Sign up for our Eis Ratzon Erev Shabbos charge system: one phone call and your credit or debit card will be charged in the
Order a free pushka today and receive a complimentary apron.
Call 24 hours at 718-633-7112 *with mention of ad
Change the world – one coin at a time.
BE PART OF IT. DONATE NOW. STIPENDS CHALUKAH 4 chalukas distributed annually
BRIDAL Assisting needy brides & families
EIZER L'YOLDOS MOTHERHOOD Mothers & newborns
LOAN GEMACH Lending money to families
CLOTHING Clothing for men, women & children
DENTAL & MEDICAL Covering dental & medical needs
KOLEL Supporting scholarly students
אלקא דמאיר ענני
SEND TO: KOLEL CHIBAS JERUSALEM RABBI MEYER BAAL HANESS 4802-A 12TH AVE. BROOKLYN, NY 11219 718-633-7112 CALL 24 HOURS TO DONATE: 1.866.PUSHKA.0 1.866.787.4520 ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
4302 13th Ave Brooklyn new york
718.851.7625 @socksandbasics
It's a
POM POM PARTY Big, Poofy, Soft & YUMMY
Genuine fur pompoms with snaps
Mix-and-Match + easy laundry day.
25% Off
All Hairbands + Bows
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
7
Teaching Children Respect by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff
A practical guide to bringing the value of respect into your home.
A
mother called to tell me that while on vacation her husband slipped and ended up in the emergency room. Her teen kept texting – not to inquire about her father but to say that she’s bored and wants to leave the hotel room. “Can you believe her?” she asked. When I asked her if she confronted her daughter’s behavior, the mother sheepishly replied she didn’t. Living in a selfie generation, parents and educators struggle with teaching children to think of others. Along with being self-absorbed comes a lack of
8
respect. We are responsible with teaching our children how to act respectfully. We can’t expect them to automatically correct their wrong behavior. Some parents are afraid of their children’s reactions so they say nothing. They would rather be their child’s BFF than a figure of authority. Others ignore the rudeness and misbehavior until they angrily explode and lose control. Both situations breed disrespect. Creating a relationship built on respect with our children is forged by infusing our homes with an atmosphere of ‘kavod’, the Hebrew word for honor. More than simply teaching good manners, To advertise, call 718-513-9885
we are talking about transmitting dignity, values and character. It describes a respect and reverence that is felt for your parents and those who came before you. Here are some practical ways we can bring a spirit of respect into our homes every day.
1. Create an atmosphere of peace in the home Children seeing their parents speaking and acting respectfully towards one another is the most important way to
Rivka Nahari, Artistic Director
JEWISH CENTER FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS
CONTEMPORARY
HIP HOP
BALLET
TAP
ACTING TECHNIQUE
BOYS BREAKING
CHARACTER
FREE TRIAL
POINTE JAZZ
Come sample our high-energy, Character Dance, Jazz, or Breakdancing classes! *Limit one per family. Must present coupon at time of trial. Expires 11/30/17.
BOYS AGES 5-ADULT
1185 E. 34th St Between Ave J and K 718-513-6257
GIRLS AGES 3-ADULT
JEWISHPERFORMINGARTS.COM
Professional Teachers. Real Training. To advertise, call 718-513-9885
9
inculcate respect. Husbands and wives who despite differences of opinion maintain their dignity, speak in calm tones and use words and body language that do not threaten, do more to teach your children the value of respect than any lecture. Children who witness put downs, mocking comments and eye rolls and lack of consideration for each other’s thoughts and opinions learn to disrespect. Seek out ways to convey that you hold your spouse in high regard. Show your children acts of kindness that you are happy to do because you love one another. Be positive about your spouse. Express appreciation in front of your children. Tell your kids how special their mom and dad are. When disciplining, be on the same page. Children who see alignment are more likely to respect their parent’s decisions. In unity there is strength.
2. Teach respect for others Expect your children to respect others. And if you see a deficiency, act upon it. Here are some daily examples that your children can do to treat others with dignity: Look at people instead of your smartphone when speaking to others When grandparents come to visit stand up and greet them; don’t wait for them to find you and then grunt your ‘hello’ Smile. There is a famous teaching in Judaism: “Encounter all individuals with a pleasant face.” Your smile or lack of it has an impact on others. Don’t interrupt others while they are speaking-even if it is your younger brother and you feel that what you have to say is more important. Listen and be open to other’s ideas and opinions. . You are not always right and you do not know it all. Even if you do not agree you can still listen respectfully. Parents, be respectful when you discipline. Embarrassing your child will push your child away. Behind most angry children lies pain. Of course parents must discipline but be sure that in the process you do not make your child feel like a zero.
10
Too many children today feel apathetic and disconnected to spirituality. A relationship with Hashem provides our children with an inner strength Be clear and consistent. Follow through. Don’t ruin the teaching moment through shaming and public disgrace.
3. Teach respect for the world around you It is a mitzvah in the Torah to respect the incredible world that we’ve been given and not destroy it needlessly. Teach children to take care of their things. Throwing away filled plates of food because too much was taken, carelessly losing headbands and baseball caps, leaving clothing all over the house are small examples of kids forgetting that everything we have should be valued and cared for. The Torah also teaches us not to To advertise, call 718-513-9885
hurt animals and to take care of the environment. When children value “things” they come to a place of gratitude. Those who take “things” for granted eventually take the people in their lives for granted.
4. Teach Respect for Heaven Too many children today feel apathetic and disconnected to spirituality. A relationship with Hashem provides our children with an inner strength that cannot be drawn upon elsewhere. Challenges come, unexpected disappointments arrive. We cannot shield our children but we can give them tools to thrive. Spirituality empowers the next generation with an understanding that there is a Higher Being who watches over us. We are not alone. There is a Divine Plan. How can we communicate this to our kids? Try to have a daily prayer routine. Even if it is just a few moments of spiritual connection, children absorb our actions. While praying don’t engage in conversation. Maintain proper respect for holy books such as prayer books not lying on a floor or being treated casually and piled under other books. Children should see dignified behavior while celebrating traditions. Ask: what is the attitude shown toward keeping holidays? What is the conversation at my Shabbat table, my Seder table? Beautify the mitzvot you keep. Show that you are happy to welcome Shabbos, invite guests, make a blessing or sit at your Seder table. Engage your child and show him the beautiful menorah, Kiddush cup or Shabbos candlesticks you are using. Don’t put your mitzvot at the bottom of your to-do list. Honoring parents through thoughts, words and deeds are the basics of imparting respect. In addition, we have countless opportunities each day to mold our children’s character and help them discover the dignity that lies within their souls.
20177
Fall Sale STARTING
anecdote.nyc
SUN NOV 5TH
15%f
Of f oes h
Sh Baby
20% ff
O ts o
Bo o
% 0 4 ff O
s e o Sh Pop in and grab your perfect pair before they run out!
718.851.0908 / 5013 16th Ave. Brooklyn, NY / oomphshoe.com *All sales are final. Excludes all boots, natives and slippers. No store credit or refunds on sale items. Additional conditions may apply.
12
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier
The Shmuz on the Parsha
The Sensitivity of a Tzadik Parshas Vayeitzei “Then Yaakov kissed Rochel. and he raised his voice and wept.” Bereishis 29: 11 When Yaakov met Rochel at the well, he experienced conflicting emotions. He felt tremendous joy at having finally met his bashert, yet he raised his voice and cried. Rashi explains that he cried because he came empty-handed. He said, “My father’s servant came with ten camels laden with gifts and finery, and I come with empty hands.” Rashi goes on to explain to us why he didn’t bring a gift for Rochel. When Yaakov found out that Aysav was plotting to kill him, he fled from his father’s home. Aysav sent his son Alifaz to chase down Yaakov. Alifaz was a Tzaddik, and when he approached Yaakov he said, “I can’t kill you because you are an innocent man. On the other hand, what will be with the command of my father?” Yaakov said to him, “A poor man has the halachic status of a dead man. Take my money, and it will be considered as if you killed me, so
14
on some level you will have fulfilled your father’s words.” As a result, Yaakov came to the well empty-handed. When it was time to propose to Rochel, he didn’t have the gifts that would be expected, and so, he raised his voice and cried. This Rashi become difficult to understand when we focus on who these people were. The Avos may have walked the same planet as do you and I, but they lived in a very different orbit. Their every waking moment was occupied by thoughts of HASHEM. They lived and breathed to attain closeness to HASHEM. That was the focus of their lives and existence. It was the only thing that mattered to them.
Did Rochel really care about trinkets?
For many years, Rochel knew that she was to marry Yaakov and be a matriarch of the Jewish people. You have to assume that when she finally met her bashert, she was overcome with joy. Here was the man that she had waited for! Here in front of her was this great Tzaddik, the man of her dreams, offering to marry her so she could take her place in destiny. Her very life’s ambitions and desires were now coming to fulfillment. Could you envision any greater joy? At that moment, it is hard to imagine that she was concerned about glitter and trinkets. It is difficult to
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
imagine that the lack of a little yellow, soft metal in the shape of a circle would bother her. Yet Yaakov cried because he didn’t have a diamond ring to give her. The question is – why? All that Rochel really wanted was being delivered to her. If so, why did Yaakov cry? It seems that the answer is that the lack of gifts may not have bothered Rochel much, but the bottom line was that it wasn’t respectful to her. When you come to your Kallah, you bring her a gift. That is the way that dignified people act. That is the way of the world, and it isn’t proper to come without a gift. On some level, it isn’t treating her with the kavod due to her, and that caused Yaakov pain – so much pain that he raised his voice and cried. On some level, it was a slight to the honor of Rochel. It wasn’t befitting her significance, so it moved him to tears.
Every person recognition
hungers
for
This is a tremendous lesson to us because the people that we live amongst aren’t on the level of Rochel. To them, a slight to their honor is something that causes them real pain. People will go to great lengths to protect their reputation and dignity because these things are very important to them. And for that reason, we need to develop a real sensitivity to
Davidowitz Dentistry
Gary Davidowitz, DDS • Steven Davidowitz, DDS 1714 East 23rd Street • Brooklyn, NY 11229 • Tel. 718.376.1606 • drd1714@gmail.com
"Look Ma, No Cavities!" Schedule your child's preventive dental cleaning & checkup with our pediatric dental specialist today!
718.376.1606
A specialist in pediatric dentistry, Dr. David Berkower brings years of experience to the practice. He was born and raised in Staten Island and graduated from Yeshiva University. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. David completed his residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the Lutheran Medical Center. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists.
a
Great Day starts with a
other people’s dignity and honor. But this concept goes much further. The reality is that there are few people who get enough recognition and respect. We humans have many needs. We need food and drink, we need shelter and protection, and we need friends and companionship—most of our needs are met. The one need that that is almost never met is the need to be appreciated. It is something that we hunger for, something that is basic to our success and vitality. Yet there is no store in which it can be bought, no marketplace in which it can be acquired. And oftentimes, a person can go around with a deep hunger, not even realizing what is amiss. One of the greatest acts of kindness that I can do for another person is to treat him with honor. If I find your currency and can acknowledge you in that vein, I can give you that which you deeply crave – and it costs me nothing. The great dichotomy of human conduct is that I must run from my own kavod, yet run after yours. When it comes to my honor, I have to train myself that it is vain and frivolous, yet when it comes to yours, I have to do everything in my power to give you as much honor as I am able. A person who learns to find this balance becomes a popular and welcome companion, and is able to help others meet one of their deepest, unmet needs. For more on this topic please listen to Shmuz #68 - People Skills
24-HOUR NURSES NIGHT NURSES • ELDERLY CARE
newmarketingcreative / 732.276.7918
BABY CARE • CERTIFIED • RELIABLE
GoodNight THE AG E N C Y T HAT
personally NURSING AGENCY K NOWS EV E RY NURSE
Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier was a high school rebbe for 15 years before creating Shmuz.com. The Shmuz, a popular website that dispenses weekly Torah inspiration to 10,000 people across the globe, reflects the down-to-earth, practical voice of Rabbi Shafier. Offering refreshing parasha thoughts, life-changing hashkafa workshops, and captivating marriage seminars (like “10 Really Dumb Mistakes that Very Smart Couples Make”), Rabbi Shafier is direct, daring, and downright funny, providing audiences with essential Torah principles packaged in an enticing, enjoyable way. A father of six and grandfather of four, Rabbi Shafier lives in Monsey, New York.
GoodNight Nursing All of the Shmuzin are available free of charge at www. theShmuz.com or on the Shmuz App for iphone or Android.
MALKY HAUER 732.644.2894 MICHAL BRULL 732.552.8954
Att: Past issues may have inadvertently Sheimos, Please disgard this Magazine accordingly in geniza Thank You.
16
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
17
Our 60th Wedding Anniversary:
The Secret to Making Marriages Last by Rabbi Benjamin Blech
The foundation of a great marriage is something we’ve learned as kids.
L
ast week my wife and I hit a major milestone: we celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary. Even though people are living longer in today’s day and age, the togetherness of wedded bliss seems to getting shorter. When I happened to mention my personal simchah at a lecture in Los Angeles which included a significant Hollywood crowd, a well-known personality told me with a smile, “Rabbi, to be married 60 years isn’t a big deal around here – but it usually takes us about five or six wives to do it with.” What struck me most from the countless good wishes and congratulations of young friends and acquaintances was the question that almost all of them asked me: “So what is your secret?” As if staying married is today considered so unusual that the possibility of its existence requires some almost supernatural mystical wisdom. As if making marriage work is a task almost beyond the capability of a couple who begin a life’s journey together with shared
18
dreams and passionate love. As if there must be some Divine secret hidden from most which would make possible the fulfillment of Hashem’s universal truth that “it is not good for a human being to remain alone.” So let me answer the question as directly as I can. There is no secret. It is something we knew ever since we were little children. The point is not to discover it – but to remember it. It may in fact be the very first thing we were taught when we began our education in how to live with others. Years ago there was a book which unexpectedly became an international bestseller. Written by Robert Fulghum, its title said it all: “All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten”. No one imagined its simple truths would inspire many millions of readers. That book has a Jewish sequel. It wasn’t until much later in life that I realized that all I really need to know I learned when I began my Jewish studies. At a very early age I began my study of the Talmud. The curriculum, shared by To advertise, call 718-513-9885
most schools of Jewish learning, started us with a famous portion from the tractate Baba Metziya that deals with the case of a dispute concerning the ownership of a found garment: “This one says I found it, this one says I found it; this one says it is all mine and this one says it is all mine.” The court needs to adjudicate. Oaths are required to substantiate their positions. And then the final ruling is given. They must divide it between them. Neither one wins it all. The resolution is: they must share. I used to wonder about the rabbinic wisdom that made this particular discussion be the entryway into Talmudic study for little children. Would it not have been more appropriate for us to be introduced to Talmud and Jewish law with a section about blessings and prayers, about ways to serve Hashem, about holiness and charity? None of that is as important as impressing upon our young minds the significance of learning that in this world we cannot always win simply because we say “it is mine.” We cannot claim for
THIS MOTZE SHABBOS & SUNDAY
50% OFF ROBES & BETTER WEAR 40% OFF SKIRTS 30% OFF WEEKDAY 20% OFF NIGHTWEAR
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
19
ourselves something for which another has an equally valid claim. The world is not there for us to unilaterally take – it is meant for us to divide, to share, to give equal validity to the right of another. This is the same truth Robert Fulghum selected as a key lesson to be learned from kindergarten. We start life as one, a single unit to whom everything is given by adoring and caring parents. To move forward, to be able to enjoy the blissful gift of friendship, to mature and to grow sufficiently to respect the rights of others is to be blessed with the ability to subsequently make marriage possible. Sharing is caring. Sharing is the recognition that “I” is not as important as “we” – and that may well be the profound hidden meaning in the word “wedding”, in which the “we” comes before the “I”. Sharing is acknowledging that there must
Entitlement makes demands; commitment creates the desire to achieve lasting happiness by giving, caring, sharing and respecting the other at least as much as oneself. be times when your need is greater than mine, when your want requires my wont. Sharing is knowing that two people are not identical but they are still equal – with different desires which deserve respect
Planing a Shabbaton upstate?
BenzionKrausz.com
We bring you the most heimishe and geshmake Machulim for Shabbos. Delivered to your door
שבתון ⋅ סעודת שבת ⋅ קידושים
Request our Shabbos menu by email
845.210.7191
UpstateCatering@gmail.com
20
BY
FAMOUS
CHEF
Upstate CATERING
Yoel Duvid Wollner To advertise, call 718-513-9885
even when disagreed with. When Hashem created the world, the Torah tells us He concluded every act of creation with the observation that “it is good.” The first time the Bible uses the phrase “it is not good” is with regard to loneliness. It is not good for a person to be alone – and the rabbinic commentary makes the beautiful point that this is a reflection not simply on Adam being alone but rather on the evaluation previously expressed with regard to everything the Almighty had made. It is the qualification for all the former expressions of “it is good.” All things are inherently good, but not if they remain unshared. Today’s world is one which glorifies selfies, self-fulfillment, self-gratification. It is a world in which the word entitlement is supreme – politically, socially and interpersonally. The key phrase is “it is all mine” – and the Talmudic ruling to divide and share is regarded as an ancient anachronism. Compromise is all too often looked at as just another way of half losing – and nobody wants to be considered a loser, even just a little. Too bad so many people don’t remember what they learned in kindergarten as well as in their first encounter with Talmud study. Sharing is winning. Living life with the credo which replaces “it’s mine” with “it’s ours” is not giving up half but almost miraculously having both marital partners gaining it all. Entitlement makes demands; commitment creates the desire to achieve lasting happiness by giving, caring, sharing and respecting the other at least as much as oneself. Elaine and I committed ourselves to be there for each other – and that is how we found ourselves. We committed ourselves to work at making our marriage successful – and our commitment to each other made us successful for our family and friends. We shared a profound commitment to Hashem and His values – and we achieved heavenly blessings beyond compare. The idea of sharing, of commitment instead of entitlement as life’s guide, has never been a secret. It has given my wife, Elaine, and me 60 years of joyous life together. And that’s why, in the same spirit, I’m happy to share it with you as well – with a prayer that you be granted similar blessings from Hashem of health, longevity and His loving-kindness.
10
CALL AUTO CLICK TODAY THE CAR KEY EXPERTS CAR KEYS
on the dot design 917.538.4160
REMOTE HEAD KEYS
22
SMART KEYS REMOTES
WE COME TO YOU! To advertise, call 718-513-9885
Celebrating
25 YEARS & COUNTING
BOTTOMLINEMG.COM / 718.377.4567
A LOOK BACK...
Edison Retail Solutions
Branding/Informational Newsletter Series, 2010-2017
S PRESS ON PRESS S PRESON ON PRESON WINTER 2016 201.902.9191 • WWW.EDISONLITHO.COM
201.902.9191 • WWW.EDISONLITHO.COM DECEMBER 2015
SPRING 2015 201.902.9191
• WWW.EDISO NLITHO.COM
O.COM 201.902.9191 • WWW.EDISONLITH
SPRING 2017
creativepro.com
DEBUNKING THE MYTH:
IS PRINT THICK DEAD?
EVOLVING FUTURE
THROUGH
WITH THE
EDISON LITHO’S
CreativeRetroDisplay @
AWARDED BEST IN SHOW BOOTH AWARD
HANDY GUIDE INSIDE P.3
3
2
THE COO MESSAGE FROM vision Our mission and
4
ENSURING PRINTING PERFECTION ensure What our certifications
6
EDISON’S PRINTING EDISON + COMPASS PROCESSES DISPLAY GROUP Expanded capabilities
See page 4
& THIN
SELECTING THE PERFECT SUBSTRATE
6
EDISON COMPASS: BETTER TOGETHER
7
LARGE LITHO’S FROM THE COO EDISONMESSAGE 2 PRINTING on over 55 years FORMAT Reflecting EQUIPMENT
3
See pages 4-9 for full coverage
CELEBRATING OVER 55 YEARS IN BUSINESS A Historical Timeline
10
EDISON + COMPASS DISPLAY GROUP: Expanded Capabilities LEADERSHI 2 MESSSAGE P
VISIT OUR BOOTH #2859 GLOBALSH AT OP 2017 SEE PAGE
6
THE NEW IN TOWN SHERIFFS
7
3
5 IN-STORE MARKETING DISPLAY TIPS
Bloomberg for Mayor
Multi-Channel Ethnic Marketing Campaign, 2005
Beth Medrash Govoha
Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l 50th Yartzeit Commemoration, 2012
שמחת החתונה בבית וויזניץ – אלכסנדר 25
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Pediatric Dentist Check out our App!
wagshallkiddsapp.com 4 Preventative Dentistry 3 4 Interceptive & Complete Orthodontics 3 4 Digital X-Rays/ Reduced Radiation Of Exposure 3 4 Treatment Of Infants, Toddlers, Tweens & Teens 3 4 Laughing Gas Available 3 4 Sunday & Afterschool Hours 3
rgrossmandesign@gmail.com
2525 Nostrand Ave. Suite 1C Brooklyn, NY 11210 T 718.339.3435 ¡ F 718.339.3751 wagshallkidds@gmail.com We now accept Delta Dental
Invisalign
Jonathan Paley, D.D.S Orthodontist for Children & Adults
Dr. Paley ues the latest imaging and orthodontic technology. These advanced tools and diagnostic systems allow us to create a precise and effective plan to treat every case.
26
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
PHOTO CREDIT
WWW.AHBLICKLIVE.COM
@AHBLICKLIVE
INFO@AHBLICK.ORG
מלוה מלכה השנתי לטובת ישיבת קדושת ציון באבוב בקרית באבוב בת ים To advertise, call 718-513-9885
27
WILLIAMSBURG Vacuum & Sewing
716 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn NY 11205 718.384.0851 Monroe 845.783.9447 www.mhvacuum.com
Sun 10.30-6:00 Mon-Thurs 10:00-6:00 We are closed on Fridays
Molly $375 reg $499
BL9 $169
Reliable and durable, the BL9 has a variety of stitches and adjustable stitch lengths, plus a free arm to easily reach hardto-sew-areas.
Molly loves her DIY, individual style, and she always encourages you to add your own touch. This multipurpose machine includes 25 built-in stitches, a drop-in bobbin and a 1-step buttonhole.
Verve $699 reg $899
Presto-2 $650 reg $999
NEW
The perfect place to house your ideas, Verve is the right fit for all your embroidery and sewing projects. Compact in size, it’s loaded with the features you need, like 95 built-in embroidery designs and 191 stitches. It’s also built for speed with a blazing 850 SPM. If you’re ready to step into the world of embroidery, the Verve is the perfect starting point.
Steamer $129.95
Start your next project and watch it get finished in no time at all. The Presto II features 100 built-in stitches and a bright LCD touchscreen that allows you to select and adjust stitches note by note. It also speeds along at 850 stitches per minute helping you get through your quilting and sewing projects fast.
Imagine
Live a wrinkle free life with the Baby Lock Garment steamer. The steamer features a 30 second heat up and has a 25 minute run time. Steam garments quickly and efficiently with the the trouser rack and garment clips and 360 degree adjustable hanger.
$1599 reg $3000
Can you imagine how easy serging could be if you didn’t have to thread the machine? Look no further than the Imagine - Baby Lock’s most popular serger.
SPECIAL 2 year free service Thursday October 26th Sunday -November 19th To advertise, call 718-513-9885
29
The next best thing to standing there. www.aish.com/wallcam
LOSE 20-40 POUNDS IN 40 DAYS
! D E E T N GUARA
Change Your Life! 50 lbs gone in 40 days!
www.myfatlossexpert.com
30
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
31
JCCMP
GIRLS
Club
All new program!
swimming, gymnastics, crafts, special projects, & exciting trips!
Vichna Kanarek
Directed by
Gymnastics Instructor formerly
of Nova! of bais yaakov day camp
Nursery through 8th grade sign up at JCCMP.org entire semester: $425 Semester Begins: November 5th Sundays, from November to March Tots program: $389 Girls Ages 2 to 4 boys Ages 2 to 5
Gymnastics Instructor formerly
of Nova! Teach your daughter to swim with our experienced Lifeguards
2810 Nostrand Avenue TO REGISTER ONLINE VISIT WWW.JCCMP.ORG & CLICK ON SUNDAY PROGRAM TAB OR CALL MRS. KANAREK AT 718-407-1832 OR EMAIL SUNDAYPROGRAM@JCCMP.ORG
32
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
ONLY $399
when you sign up by October 15th & use code EARLY2017
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
33
Baseball Player & Spy by Unknown
Moe Berg was a second-rate baseball player but a firstrate spy for America and its Allies. Moe spoke 15 languages, i n c l u d i n g
W
hen baseball greats Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig went on tour in baseball-crazy Japan in 1934, some fans wondered why a third-string catcher named Morris “Moe” Berg was included. Although he played with five major league teams from 1923 to 1939, he was a very mediocre ball player. He was regarded as the brainiest ballplayer of all time. In fact Casey Stengel once said: “That is the strangest man ever to play baseball.” Why did Moe Berg go to Japan with all the baseball stars? The answer was simple: Moe Berg was a spy working undercover for the United States.
34
Japanese. He had two loves: baseball and spying. In Tokyo, garbed in a kimono, Berg took flowers to the daughter of an American diplomat being treated in St. Luke’s Hospital, the tallest building in the To advertise, call 718-513-9885
Japanese capital. He never delivered the flowers. The ball-player ascended to the hospital roof and filmed key features: the harbor, military installations, railway yards, etc. Eight years later, General Jimmy Doolittle studied Berg’s films in planning his spectacular raid on Tokyo. Berg’s father, Bernard Berg, a pharmacist in Newark, New Jersey, taught his son Hebrew and Yiddish. Moe, against his father’s wishes, began playing baseball on the street at age four. His father never once watched his son play. In Barringer High School, Moe learned Latin, Greek and French. He read at least 10 newspapers every day. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton, with Spanish, Italian, German and Sanskrit added to his linguistic quiver. During further studies at the
The R.A.F. destroys the Norwegian heavy water plant targeted by Moe Berg.
Sorbonne, in Paris, and at Columbia Law School, he picked up Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Arabic, Portuguese and Hungarian. While playing baseball for Princeton University, Moe Berg would describe plays in Latin or Sanskrit. During World War II, he was parachuted into Yugoslavia to assess the value to the war effort of the two groups of partisans there. He reported back that Marshall Tito’s forces were widely supported by the people and Winston Churchill ordered all-out support for the Yugoslav underground fighter, rather than Mihajlovic’s Serbians. The parachute jump at age 41 undoubtedly was a challenge. But there was more to come in that same year. Berg penetrated German-held Norway, met with members of the underground and located a secret heavy water plant, part of the Nazis’ effort to build an atomic bomb. His information guided the Royal Air Force in a bombing raid to destroy the plant. There still remained the question of how far had the Nazis progressed in the race to build the first Atomic bomb. If the Nazis were successful, they would win the war. Berg, under the code name “Remus,” was sent to Switzerland to hear leading German physicist Werner Heisenberg, a Nobel Laureate, lecture and determine if the Nazis were close to building an A-bomb. Moe managed to slip past the SS guards at the auditorium, posing as a Swiss graduate student. The spy carried in his pocket a pistol and a cyanide pill. If the German indicated the Nazis were close to building a weapon, Berg was to shoot him and then swallow the cyanide pill. Moe, sitting in the front row, determined that the Germans were nowhere near their goal, so he complimented Heisenberg on his speech and walked him back to his hotel. Winston Churchill, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and key figures in the team developing the Atomic Bomb. Roosevelt responded: “Give my regards to the catcher.” Most of Germany’s leading physicists had been Jewish and had fled the Nazis mainly to Britain and the United States. After the war, Moe Berg was awarded the Medal of Freedom, America’s highest honor for a civilian in wartime. But Berg refused to accept, as he couldn’t tell people about his exploits. After his death, his sister accepted the Medal and it hangs in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM AISH.COM
Where Taste Meets Elegance
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
www.bordeauxnyc.com
718-942-4040
1922 Coney Island Avenue Brooklyn NY 11230
Complimentary Valet Parking
35
PHOTO CREDIT
WWW.AHBLICKLIVE.COM
@AHBLICKLIVE
INFO@AHBLICK.ORG
אבות ובנים בביהמ''ד תפארת יחזקאל בעלעד בהנהלת האברוך החשוב שמעון קלמן סאלאף הי״ו 36
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
37
Life after Death
What matters most is maximizing our life before death.
by Rabbi Benjamin Blech
R
ecently there’s been a spate of new books presenting what the authors consider an unshakable case for the survival of consciousness beyond death, drawn from quantum mechanics, neuroscience and moral philosophy. But I have to confess that having the inside information Judaism gave me – long before the publication of these new findings that claim to know what happens after our “full life of 120” – is far more satisfying than the most compelling and supposedly scientific validity for belief in an afterlife. True, Jewish tradition never emphasized or even went into great detail about the specifics of the World to Come. It was simply a given, a fact rooted, as biblical commentators explained, in the notion that we are created “in the image of Hashem.” Since Hashem is eternal, there is something within every one of us – the Divine essence that represents our identity and that we refer to as our souls
38
– that must of necessity be equally eternal and immortal. Our bodies, as material creations, came from the dust of the earth and have to return to their source; they disintegrate when they are buried. But our souls are the gift of “Himself” that the Almighty breathed into us. They accompany us in our journey through life and do not forsake us with the end of our physical beings. Judaism did not dwell on the obvious. Sure there is life after death; without it life would be rendered a transient flash in the pan, perhaps fun while it lasted but ultimately devoid of meaning. The Torah recorded the past as history; it chose to leave the future as mystery. Its purpose was primarily to be a “tree of life” concerned with teaching us how to improve ourselves and our world while we inhabit it. The details of our postterrestrial existence were in the main left unrecorded. There will be time enough for us to discover the Divine master plan for the World to Come – once we get there. But if we are to lead our lives with
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
the proper sense of responsibility and purpose, there are some things that the Sages realized we have to know about. So they did give us a peek into the future after our deaths. At the moment of death, we catch a glimpse of Hashem. The Torah teaches us that Hashem decreed, “No man can see me and live” (Exodus 33:20). The implication is clear: with the end of life we are granted the gift of a minute vision of the Almighty. That is the reason, many commentators suggest, that we are obligated to close the eyes of the deceased. The eyes that have now beheld Hashem Himself must be shut off from any further contact with the profane. And it is this momentary meeting that serves to give meaning to all of our lives. We suddenly grasp that everything we have ever done or said was in the presence of a Higher Power. Everything we accomplished or failed to do was judged by the One Who created us. “Know before whom you are destined to give a final accounting” is the language of the Talmud.
Can there be a greater incentive to do good and not evil than the knowledge that in the end it is Hashem Who will pass judgment on whether we were a success or a failure? In Kabbalah, the mystics add a small piece to the story. It is not only Hashem who judges us. As we bid farewell to the world, we are shown a film that contains scenes of our entire lives. We are witnesses to every moment of our days on Earth as they pass before us with incredible rapidity. And as we watch our own story unfold, there are times when we cringe with embarrassment; others when we smile with glee. Our past moral lapses cause us to shudder in pain; our victories over our evil inclinations provide us with a keen sense of spiritual triumph. It is then that we realize in retrospect that we alone are the greatest judges of our own lives. What happens after death is that we gain the wisdom to evaluate our own life by the standards of Heaven – because we have finally glimpsed an eternal perspective.
grasp that
our soul. The good news is that Hashem – in His infinite kindness – established this as a cleansing process, where after one year (or less), all the negativity has been forever washed away.
everything we
Closing the Curtain
We suddenly
have ever done or said was in the presence of a Higher Power.
The Eternal, Here and Now There is a synagogue in Jerusalem with a most unusual architectural feature. Built into one of the walls facing the congregants is a coffin. When I visited and remarked upon this seemingly morbid addition, one of the elders explained to me that this was a tradition their community maintained for many centuries. It had its roots in an effort to remind everyone of the cardinal truth that, being mortal, we are all destined someday to face our Maker. No one is exempt from the final judgment. To place this in the forefront of our consciousness every day, he smilingly said to me, is not morbid but surely a mitzvah. No, we do not need to know the details of the World to Come. But we must constantly be aware of the reality that our days will be scrutinized by a Higher Authority – and that we ourselves will be forced to join in the Divine judgment. There is no clear picture painted for us of Heaven and Hell. While belief in reward and punishment after death is, according to Maimonides, one of the 13 major principles of our faith, we have no way of knowing exactly what is meant by this concept. But we can hazard a guess.
Since our entry into the next world is preceded by the obligation for every one of us to watch the film record of our lives, what greater Hell can there be than for us to have to acknowledge our shameful actions and our unconscionable failings unto all eternity? And what greater Heaven can there be than the ability to look back forever on personal acts of goodness, of charity, and of noble and pious behavior that made us find favor in the eyes of Hashem? That’s why it’s so important for us to affirm that death isn’t the end. And even if we don’t know exactly how our souls will be treated either above or below, we have been assured that the righteous are guaranteed rewards commensurate with their good deeds, and the wicked will rue the evil they perpetrated. What is Hell? Remember when you were in eighth grade and something utterly embarrassing happened? The shame you felt and how you just wanted the ground to open up so you could disappear. That is Hell. It is the deepest realization that our life (or part of it) has been squandered, which creates a deep regret and shame in To advertise, call 718-513-9885
So why think about what happens after death while we’re still here? The answer is simple and at the same time most profound: Whatever actions we take on Earth must be with a sense of their eternal ramification. Perhaps it’s best reflected in the following story. A very wealthy man not known for his piety stood in a long line of those waiting to have their lives assessed by the heavenly court. He listened attentively as those who were being judged before him recounted both their spiritual failings and achievements. A number of them seemed to have the scales weighted against them until they suddenly remembered acts of charity they had performed, which dramatically tipped the scales in their favor. The rich man took it all in and smiled to himself. When it was his turn, he confidently said, “I may have committed many sins during my lifetime, but I realize now what has the power to override them. I am a very wealthy man and I will be happy to write out a very large check to whatever charity you recommend.” To which the court replied, “We are truly sorry, but here we do not accept checks – only receipts.” The true tragedy of death is that it represents the closing curtain on our ability to do anymore mitzvot. We no longer have the free will to do good (or evil). It is only what we bring to that moment that can earn us entry into a state of eternal bliss. It’s what we do here and now that truly matters. The choices we make today create our portion in the Next World. For eternity. Death isn’t a destroyer; it’s a transition. As the chassidic Rabbi Mendel of Kotzk put it, “Death is just a matter of going from one room to another. And if we live our lives in accord with the will of Hashem, we are certain that the place we are going to is ultimately the more beautiful area.” Yes, there is life after death. But the greatest afterlife is achieved by focusing
39
INFO@AHBLICK.ORG
@AHBLICKLIVE
WWW.AHBLICKLIVE.COM
PHOTO CREDIT
שמחת החתונה לנינת הרה''ק בעל ברך משה מסאטמאר זצ''ל נכד לבנו הגה''צ אב''ד סאטמאר 15
האדמו''ר מבאיאן שבת בבארא פארק To advertise, call 718-513-9885
40
Subscribe now!
Call now for the
Best Deal of the Year! Learn. Grow.
Join the fun!
www.circmag.com | 732-592-5437 | subscriptions@circmag.com
ARE YOU WEARING ?ציצית
now n
now
ow
ow
now
If the answer is noThe Time is-
now n
Call 718.256.6660 (The MIshnayos Line office and leave message)
TO HAVE A PAIR ציציתDELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR FREE OF CHARGE TO SPONSOR PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE לע״נ ר׳ דוד נתן בן ר׳ אליהו יוקל זצוק״ל
42
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
בס״ד
Hot Mexican Recipes for Cold Winter Nights by Shifrah Devorah Witt and Zipporah Malka Heller
Heat up the kitchen with recipes from The Best of Mexican Kosher Cooking. 44
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
Chipotle Mayonnaise
Fantastic on fish tacos. Th is could be eaten with practically an y Mexican dish . Especially gr eat as a dip for challa h.
Mexican Chicken Wings with Dipping Sauce We like to think of wings as fun food. These wings have a little kick to them. 4 pounds chicken wings – cut chicken wings, joints separated, wing tips removed Choose either: a double recipe of our taco seasoning mix (3 tablespoons) or 2 packages of store-bought taco seasoning mix 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco (optional) a large pinch of dry cayenne pepper (optional) Heat oven to 350. Place chicken wings in a pan or bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the taco seasoning, and Tabasco or
1/2 cup low-f at mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper Combine and
chill for 15 min
utes.
Serves: 8
cayenne pepper (optional), and mix together with a large fork or spoon. Place seasoned wings into a baking pan. Bake wings for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn on broiler and broil wings until brown. Turn to brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Cut one wing to make sure it is cooked through. Watch to make sure they don’t burn. Accompaniments: Mexican Chicken Wing Dipping Sauce or Chipotle Mayonnaise. Serves: 6-8 as an appetizer, or 4 as a main dish
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
45
Homemade Taco Seasoning Even more delicious than from a package, and this one is preservative- and additive-free.
21/2 tablespoons corn meal (optional) In a bowl, mix all ingredients.
2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
46
Note: 1 recipe of taco seasoning will season 1 pound of ground beef, chicken, or tofu. Make an extra recipe or two to keep in a spice bottle on the shelf for those quick go-to dinners and for salad dressings. Yields: 1 recipe of taco seasoning
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
Mexican Chicken Wing Dipping Sauce A cool and spicy addition to hot Mexican Chicken Wings. 3-4 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning mix (double recipe) or 3-4 tablespoons store-bought taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup parve sour cream 1/8 teaspoon salt large pinch cayenne pepper (optional) 1-2 tablespoons bottled diced jalapenos (optional) 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper (optional) Mix all ingredients. Allow the dip to sit in the refrigerator for 20 minutes for the flavors to combine. Dip Mexican chicken wings in this sauce and enjoy. Note: If you can’t get parve sour cream, use 1 cup mayonnaise. Serves: 6-8
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
47
Cheese Enchiladas A personal childhood favorite. As an adult, I love enchiladas even more. Enchilada Sauce Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped fine 6 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped 2 15-ounce cans of tomato sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cumin 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 -2 tablespoons bottled diced jalapeno peppers (optional) or 1-2 teaspoons fresh Anaheim chili, seeded and diced (optional) 1/4 cup canola oil – for frying the tortillas 8 corn or flour/corn-blend tortillas (Plain flour tortillas get too soggy) 31/2 cups of orange cheddar, Monterey Jack, Muenster, or mozzarella cheese (or mix them together) for the filling (reserve 3/4 cup of cheese to top the enchiladas at the end of baking) Enchilada Sauce: In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another thirty seconds to a minute. Add tomato sauce, salt, cumin, oregano, and jalapenos. Heat thoroughly and stir. Allow the sauce to sit while you prepare the tortillas. In a frying pan, heat 1/4 cup of oil over a medium heat. Place one tortilla in the pan and let it heat for approximately five seconds. Then flip and do the same on the other side. Drain each tortilla on a paper towel. Repeat with all of the tortillas. This is only to soften tortillas, not to fry them crisp. Heat oven to 350. To assemble enchiladas: Pour most of the sauce into a baking dish. Place one tortilla in the dish; cover it with the sauce on both sides. Place 1/3 cup of cheese evenly across the bottom third of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up, away from yourself, as tightly as possible. Then place the enchilada, seam side down, into the pan in which you will bake the enchiladas. Repeat until all of the enchiladas are prepared. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes. If the sides of the enchilada break, don’t worry about it. After they are baked, cover enchiladas with 3/4 cup of cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Serve immediately. Variation: Enchilada Stack – refer to the enchilada recipe above. Prepare the enchilada sauce. Then fry tortillas in oil for 5 seconds on each side. Remove them from the oil, and drain them on a paper towel. Next dip them in the enchilada sauce, making sure both sides of the tortilla are covered in sauce. Place a tortilla in a shallow, ungreased baking dish. Add 1/3 cup shredded cheese and enchilada sauce to the tortilla. Add another tortilla and cheese and sauce. Repeat the layering until all of the tortillas are in place. Pour remaining sauce over the stack of tortillas and top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350Åã for 15-20 minutes. Cut in pie-shaped pieces to serve. Accompaniments: Serve with shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, Fresh Tomato Salsa, sour cream, and Guacamole.
48
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
49
Great with our Chili con Carne. Or omit the jalapenos and make this recipe into corn muffins for another child-friendly treat. Keep a batch in your freezer for quick snacks. 11/3 cups flour 3/4 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk or 1/2 cup water & 1/2 cup soy milk 1/3 cup canola oil 1 egg, beaten 2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise (low-fat is fine) 1 cup canned corn, drained (optional) 2 tablespoons diced bottled jalapenos (optional), or 2 tablespoons fresh jalapeno peppers, diced (protect your hands with gloves)
50
Preheat oven to 350. Mix the first 9 ingredients (flour through mayonnaise) together in the exact order they appear. Then add corn and jalapenos. Stir well. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 9x12 inch baking pan or pie plate. Bake for 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check if the cornbread is done. Cornbread is ready when the toothpick comes out clean. The cornbread may crack down the middle. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with lots of butter or margarine. Variation: Corn Muffins – Put paper muffin liners in a muffin tin, fill 3/4 full with corn bread batter and bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Serves: 8
To advertise, call 718-513-9885
REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM AISH.COM
Jalapeno Corn Bread
SEE INSIDE:
KOSHER A HIEMISHE KOSHER PACK FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
PACK
Coupons EXCLUSIVE SALES SHIURIM, RESTAURANT mENUES, CONECRTS, EVENTS P A C K E D WIT H
& MUCH MORE...
SHMIRAS EINAYIM IN MIND” DESIGNED F O R T HE W H O L E
HIEMISHE FAMILY
HAVE YOUR FLYER DISTRIBUTED TO 10,000 HOMES DOOR TO DOOR FOR ONLY $500 FLYER PRINTING AVAILBLE AT LOW RATES
CALL: 718-974-4810 FOR MORE DETAILS ASK FOR YOSSEL To advertise, call 718-513-9885
51
THE PERFECT GIFT!
FLU SHOTS IN
FIVE MINUTES !גוטע פרייזעס פאר וואוילע קינדער
OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT BORO PARK: 5902 18th Ave 718.621.1000 BORO PARK: 1530 43rd St, 718.851.3000 WILLIAMSBURG: 667 Myrtle Ave 718.871.1111
Annual
ANNIVERSARY
SALE 11 . 1 8 - 11 . 2 3
DISCOUNTED PRICES FLOOR SAMPLES.............. 25%-50% OFF * BEDROOM & DINING ROOMS.........................10% OFF CHANDELIERS...................25%-40% OFF ALL NEW ORDERS......................10% OFF ALL GIFT ITEMS.........................20% OFF *EXCLUDING SOME ITEMS
SALE DATES & TIMES MOTZOEI SHABOOS........... 7:30-12:00AM SUNDAY, NOV 19................. 10:30-8:00PM MONDAY, NOV 20............... 10:30-8:00PM
MUSIC & REFRESHMENTS
TUESDAY, NOV 21................ 10:30-8:00PM WED, NOV 22.......................10:30-8:00PM THURSDAY, NOV 23............. 10:30-8:00PM
1501 60TH ST. BROOKLYN, NY ACCENTUATIONSBYDESIGN.COM