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Letters to Dear Editor, I noticed that you had an article by Michael Fragin in your magazine this week on the Israeli elections. I found it very informative and an interesting read. I look forward to reading more from Mr. Fragin. Kol tuv, Shamshi Teller Dear Editor, This week I went with my son to buy him a costume for Purim. But we left the store empty-handed. You see, each costume was at least $35, some were $50, and some were even more. And the costumes featured every character from every movie. I was scared to

move—some had fake blood and fangs and some were so tacky or inappropriate. Thankfully, my son decided that he wanted to be something so entirely different than when we entered the store that I now have to go somewhere else for his Purim disguise. But it got me thinking (and I am sure that many are thinking this as well). Why, oh why, has Purim become so commercialized? Why do we have to buy pre-made Purim costumes, costing us hundreds of dollars? And why do we feel the need to outdo our neighbor when we send mishloach manos to them? Why do people’s Purim seudos now feature professional singers and entertainment? All the money and the

the Editor stress doesn’t add happiness to our day! Purim is a time to enjoy and spread happiness between friends. Maybe we should each consider spending a little less on trivial things and focus on the important theme of the day: creating a closer bond with our friends and with our Creator. Purim sameach! Tzina H. Dear Editor, I read your article on Ed Koch with interest. Although I was born in the early 80’s and he was mayor when I was a young child, I remember him fondly. It is perhaps because my parents spoke so highly of the man who saved New York from bankruptcy and brought respect back to New Yorkers. Indeed, I do remember the mayor who succeeded Mr. Koch—David Dinkins—and the chaos that came along with his reign. What impressed me the most about reading about Mr. Koch was his pride in his Jewish heritage. I find it interesting; he was not religious, and yet he almost boasted of his faith. He stood up for Israel and he stood up against anti-Semitism. He prepared the words for his gravestone in advance and felt connected enough to

Judaism to have the words of Shema engraved both in English and Hebrew. He had the last words of Daniel Pearl who died proclaiming his faith inscribed as well, “My father’s Jewish, my mother’s Jewish, I’m Jewish.” Both Mr. Koch and Mr. Pearl died on February 1—just eleven years apart. Nowadays, people try to hide their heritage. They are embarrassed by their beliefs. But being connected to the past is the only way to look forward to a solid future. Thank you for a wonderful magazine. D. D. Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the mother who was watching the Super Bowl with her 12-year-old son and was disgusted by the ads and halftime shows. We would like to thank our sons’ wonderful rebbe, Rabbi Aaron Rosenberg of the fifth grade at Yeshiva Darchei Torah. He told the class that if they all bring notes from home that they didn’t watch the game, or a note that they didn’t watch any of the commercials or halftime show, he will sponsor a special lunch for the whole class. The boys were very excited about this and two days after the Super Bowl they each had a large Cedarhurst sandwich, fries, and a soda. What a great idea and what a great impression it made on the boys. Thank you, Rabbi Rosenberg. Very proud parents of 5R at Yeshiva Darchei Torah

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Last week, the Royal Canadian Mint announced that it will officially stop distributing Canada’s iconic penny to financial institutions. Due to this announcement, businesses will be forced to round cash transactions to the nearest five-cent increment in a “fair and transparent manner” although there are still 35 billion pennies in circulation. It will still be many years before they became rare and extinct. The pennies will remain legal tender indefinitely, but it’s at the discretion of individual businesses if they’ll accept the coins. From there, businesses can hand them over to banks, who can pass them on to the Canadian Mint. The coin’s last stop after the Mint will be a foundry, which will melt the pennies down and recycle the metal. “We have never done this in Canada,” Mint spokeswoman Christine Aquino said. “We estimate three to four years [to get pennies out of circulation].” The move comes nearly a year after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced the demise of the penny, whose production cost came to exceed its monetary value: it cost 1.6 cents to make each penny. I guess they’ll have to change the phrase: “A penny saved is a penny earned.”

Book Whose Main Character is Adolf Hitler is Bestseller in Germany Er Ist Wieder Da (He’s Back) has sold more than 400,000 copies since its release, putting it at the top of the

He predicts Hitler’s reaction to jeans, the ringtone on his new smartphone, his new car, and the disappointment he would face if he learned that his first-choice of email address, Hitler89, has been taken. The fictional narrative is written from Hitler’s perspective, and deliberately evokes Mein Kampf. Of course there have been many critics who accuse Vermes of serious bad taste in his subject matter. Daniel Erk, a German author, has criticized Vermes for cashing in on a controversial topic that, in his eyes, reinforces the notion that “this crazy man is the only person to blame.” He said, “This is how Germans absolve themselves of any wrongdoing and responsibility. This Hitler is the sole person responsible for the war and genocide.” Strangely enough, Vermes is completely in agreement. “We have too many Hitler stereotypes, which are always the same – the monster that enables us to reassure ourselves,” he told German media. “Often, we tell ourselves that if a new Hitler came along, it would be easy to stop him. I tried to show the opposite – that even today, Hitler might be successful. Just in a different way.” The book is due to be published in English by MacLehose Press by the end of 2014. Until then, the book is only available in German in Germany. Trans-

lations will also be available in 16 other languages, and predictably so, there are already rumors circulating that a movie deal is being negotiated.

Drug Lords Continue to Control Mexico Mexico is plagued by violence; no one is safe from the drug gangs. Last week, Wilfrido Flores Villa, the mayor of the Michoacan town of Nahutzen, was having breakfast with his wife in a restaurant when he was gunned down. He is the 31st mayor to be murdered since drug-related violence began an upward spiral in 2006. To avoid a similar fate, mayors in the western state of Michoacan admit they must pay off drug cartels to save their own lives. “The lack of security has affected us. It is something that everybody knows about but doesn’t talk about, because we are afraid of facing organized crime,” said one of five mayors who spoke on condition of anonym-

ity for fear of reprisals. “We have to pay them a tax,” the mayor said. “They don’t leave you a choice. As the saying goes, ‘either cooperate, or it’s your neck.’” The gangs operating in Michoacan target everybody from the rich to the poor. They are all demanded to pay a tax to avoid being kidnapped or killed. “It’s not something we want to do. It’s something we are forced to do. We have nowhere to flee to. They don’t give you an option,” the mayor said. Gang members brazenly enter city halls without warning to collect their extortion money, which totals around $800 a month. “We want action, coordination, results for people, not just statements,” Michoacan Governor Fausto Vallejo said on Wednesday after talks with Interior Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong. “Before, they would tell us, ‘Here come 20,000 soldiers to protect you from crime,’ and if the soldiers, the marines and the federal police arrived, the criminals would go on vacation,” he said. “Now, we need different results.”

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Spiegel’s bestseller chart since midDecember. But this book is no fun read. The front cover is framed by Hitler’s trademark side-parting, with the title squashed into the silhouette of his signature moustache. In the novel, the author, Timur Vermes, relates Hitler’s cult personality to our modern celebrity obsession. Vermes embellishes his thesis with dark humor through the 397 pages and discusses Hitler’s interaction with modern innovations.

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UK Considering Monitoring all Internet Usage Suppose the CIA announced that from here-on-in they would monitor every citizen’s internet use, email, and social media accounts. Would you be okay with that? Would you feel that it is a breech of your personal security? This isn’t a new discussion. If you recall, the debate was hotly debated during the Bush administration with regards to phone tapping. Now Britain is facing similar debates. United Kingdom’s spy agencies want to install “black box” surveillance

devices across the country’s communications networks to monitor internet use. The spy network will rely on a technology known as Deep Packet Inspection to log data from communications ranging from online services like Facebook and Twitter, Skype calls with family members, and website visits. Of course, this proposal has been met with resistance and outrage. The average person is uncomfortable being watched by Big Brother. The report by Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee, published on Tuesday, gives UK intelligence agencies’ perspective on the government’s draft Communications Data Bill, which is intended to update surveillance powers. The government argues that swift access to communications data is critical to the safety of the country. It will help fight terrorism and other crime. But this bill will not happen overnight since the Liberal Democrats dropped support for the bill. Security Service Chief Jonathan Evans said, “Access to communications data of one sort or another is very im-

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In News portant indeed. It’s part of the backbone of the way in which we would approach investigations. “I think I would be accurate in saying there are no significant investigations that we undertake across the service that don’t use communications data because of its ability to tell you the ‘who’ and the ‘when’ and the ‘where’ of your target’s activities.” Opponents also challenged the government, comparing this new proposal to that of other totalitarian regimes that the UK government is known to criticize. Emma Carr, deputy director of privacy and civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch, said: “Using highly intrusive technology to monitor how people use the internet is not something that a civil society should be using on every citizen. The danger is that the whole communication, including content, is inspected and potentially stored, intruding on people’s privacy in a dangerous and unprecedented way. This sends a highly dangerous signal to regimes around the world who are looking for justification to use similar equipment on their populations.”

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“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you.” These words are sung around the world in celebration of one’s birthday. But children in Australia will not be able to blow out the candles on their birthday cakes. Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council has issued new guidelines for children celebrating their birthdays at school. One of the recent rules mandates that children are not allowed to blow out candles on birthday cakes be-

cause it spreads too many germs. “We introduced new national standards to lift the quality of child care across Australia because we believe parents deserve peace of mind when they drop their child off they are receiving quality care to a high standard,” Australia’s Minister for Early Childhood and Child Care, Kate Elliss, explained in a statement. “All services across the country will be assessed and rated against new National Quality Standard which will ensure that services are meeting basic requirements including children’s health, safety and wellbeing.” However, many parents are not too thrilled with the guidelines. “I think that we are protecting our kids too much,” one parent from Sydney, Australia, said. “Let the kids be kids, get some germs, build up the immunity, and get on with it. How about the politicians focus on getting other things right?” “This rubbish has got to stop,” said another mom who is a nurse. “Kids have been playing in sandpits for years. Kids have been playing in dirt for years. Kids have also been playing with communal toys for years … Kids need to be subjected to these things to build a healthy immune system. These socalled experts who seem to know more about health than doctors, won’t be happy until kids are kept in a sterile environment, which will then put the child at risk every time it leaves the house.” A day care supervisor at the school expressed her regret with the ruling. “It will be very sad for the children,” Kristy Strong said. “It will take away the excitement of it all.” Medical professionals agree that the new rules are excessive. “If somebody sneezes on a cake, I probably don’t want to eat it either,” Australian Medical Association President Steve Hambleton said. “But if you’re blowing out candles, how many organisms are transferred to a communal cake, for goodness sake?” The guide, entitled “Staying Healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services,” does offer a solution. “To prevent the spread of germs when the child blows out the candles, parents should either: provide a separate cupcake (with a candle if they wish) for the birthday child and enough cupcakes for all the other children [or] provide a separate cupcake (with a candle if they wish) for the birthday child and a large cake that can be cut and shared.” Continued on page 14

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achievement. Whereas if you just give them stuff, it almost destroys their desire to do things and you actually end up with kids that are a lot worse off.”

Australian Billionaire: Money is “Poisonous” for Kids Graham Tuckwell is an Australian entrepreneur who built the multi-billion-dollar financial empire, ETF Securities. He recently announced that he is donating $50 million to Australian National University for scholarships. When asked the reason for his generous donation, he answered that wealth can ruin your children so he prefers to give it away. “Lots of money is poisonous to have,” he said. “If they create things themselves, then it’s a sense of

The billionaire said that while many of today’s rich are giving their fortunes to charity, “in some cases they pass the wealth down to later generations who have behaved badly. And I think that’s a really bad example.” His gift to the university will go to scholarships for kids with “innate smartness” and who have a well-rounded life.

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Pope Benedict to Step Down On Monday, Pope Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic Church and the world by announcing that he would step

down. He is the first pope to do so in 700 years; other popes have lived out their term until their death. Pope Benedict said that he no longer had the mental or physical capacity to carry on with his role. It is interesting to note that the 85-year-old German always maintained that he never wanted the role of the papacy. During his reign, starting in 2005, he proved to be a conservative on social and theological issues, fighting what he saw as the secularization of society. He opposed embryonic stem cell research and resisted allowing women to be ordained as priests. He also apologized for the Church’s failure to root out child abuse by priests. He angered Muslims by declaring that Islam is a religion of violence. It is expected that a new pope will be elected by the end of March. The Catholic world hopes that there will be no friction between a living “ex-pope” and the reigning pope of the time. Some surmise that the new pope will be chosen from the developing world. “It could be time for a black pope, or a yellow one, or a red one, or a Latin American,” said

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Guatemala Declares National Coffee Emergency

Guatemala’s president declared a

national emergency on Friday. There was no natural disaster and they are not declaring bankruptcy, but they are suffering a severe coffee bean shortage. There has been a spread of coffee rust, a fungus that ruins coffee bean plants. This fungus is affecting 70 percent of Guatemala’s crop and has hit other Central American countries, too. President Otto Molina Perez ordered the release of more than $14 million to aid coffee growers. He said the funds would help 60,000 small farmers buy pesticides and also finance instruction to teach them how to prevent the disease and stop it from spreading. “If we don’t take the needed measures, in 2013-2014, our production could drop by 40 percent,” Molina said. Coffee rust, which can kill plants by withering their leaves, is also affecting plantations in El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and Costa Rica. Mexico’s agriculture authorities reported the fungus too but as of now, it has not damaged plants. Molina said the pesticides will start being applied to coffee plants in April with two more follow-up treatments. Nils Leporowsky, president of the

In News National Coffee Association of Guatemala, said coffee is grown in 206 of the country’s 333 municipalities. “We have planted 667,000 acres of coffee and of that 477,000 acres have rust, affecting 70 percent of the total,” he added. Leporowsky said coffee growing generates 500,000 direct jobs as well as 700,000 additional jobs in related businesses each year. “We have lost 100,000 direct jobs already and that will affect millions of people,” he said.

Russian Canadian Spy Sentenced to Prison

Jeffery Delisle will spend the next 20 years in a Canadian prison. The naval officer was found guilty

of handing over national secrets to Russia for more than four years. The information he disclosed had rippling effects. It damaged Canada’s relations with the United States and other key allies. Sub-Lt. Jeffrey Delisle, dressed in a blue hooded sweatshirt and jeans, showed no reaction when delivered his sentence. He was also fined $111,817 (Canadian), the sum he received from his Russian spymasters. Delisle, 41, worked at a security unit in Halifax that tracked vessels entering and exiting Canadian waters. He stole secret information by copying it onto a computer memory stick. Since Canada shares sensitive information with the United States, Britain, New Zealand and Australia, this breech in security threatened many countries. Some allies threatened to withhold intelligence unless Canada tightens security procedures. General Tom Lawson, chief of the Canadian defense staff, promised that Canada is working on beefing up security. “A critical foundation of our intelligence mission is the mutual trust we have forged with our allies ... Sub-Lieus’’xc

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Woman Accused of Being a Witch Burned to Death Although this is 2013, it’s hard to imagine that things like this happen around the world. Kepari Leniata was a mother and a daughter; she was also suspected of being a witch. The 20-year-old woman from Papua New Guinea was accused of practicing witchcraft which ultimately lead to her brutal death. She was attacked by her neighbors and accusers, tortured, and burned alive. Hundreds of witnesses stood by and watched. Some even took photographs but not one attempted to stop this heinous crime. The initial accusations of witchcraft were made by the relatives of a 6-yearold boy who died in the hospital the day before. The prime minister, police and diplomats of this South Pacific island have condemned the killing. Deputy Police Commissioner Simon Kauba criticized investigators for failing to make a single arrest. Police spokesman Dominic Kakas said that the public has not been cooperating with police and that the police were not working hard enough to find those responsible. “He was very, very disappointed that there’s been no arrest made as yet,” Kakas said. “The incident happened in broad daylight in front of hundreds of eyewitnesses and yet we haven’t picked up any suspects yet. He was very, very curious about that and he blasted the investigators on the phone,” Kakas added. Strangely enough, the prime suspect is the victim’s husband. He fled the province immediately following the killing. Kakas did not know if there were a relationship between the hus-

band and the dead boy’s family. Police Commissioner Tom Kulunga described the murder as “shocking and devilish.” “We are in the 21st century and this is totally unacceptable,” Commissioner Kulunga said in a statement. Prime Minister Pete O’Neill said, “It is reprehensible that women, the old, and the weak in our society should be targeted for alleged sorcery or wrongs that they actually have nothing to do with.”

lah reportedly informed U.S. President Barack Obama that Hamas was ready to accept a two-state solution that guaranteed Israel’s future existence. Abdullah met with Hamas leader Khaled Mashal in Damascus, where the latter was said to have expressed a sincere change of attitude toward the peace process.

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Egypt Bans YouTube YouTube has been banned for an entire month in Egypt. After the videosharing website refused to remove an American-made, anti-Islam video, an Egyptian court ordered a one-month ban. The video, titled, “The Innocence of Muslims,” portrayed Islam’s prophet Muhammad as a fool and a womanizer and sparked violent protests across the Muslim world in September. Cairo’s administrative court ruled in response to a suit filed by an independent Egyptian lawyer. Judge Hassouna Tawfiq, who presided over the case, said the ban would also apply to other websites that circulated the video. That may include Facebook and Twitter. It was not specified exactly when the ban would take effect. Implementation of the ruling is left to Egypt’s prime minister and communications minister. The court’s decision can also be appealed. “This is a temporary punishment, you could say, for these websites for participating in this,” Tawfiq said. In November, an Egyptian court imposed death sentences on seven Egyptian Coptic Christians, including the filmmaker, along with Florida-based pastor Terry Jones, in connection with the film. Analysts interpreted the sentences as largely symbolic because all were tried in absentia. According to a 2010 survey, only about 18 percent of Egyptians are Internet-users.

Israel Hamas Denies Agreeing to Two-State Solution Last month, Jordan’s King Abdul-

ment released to Palestinian media that “Hamas will not change its position” regarding Israel’s existence. Senior Hamas official Yahya Moussa said, “We will never agree to giving the Zionist state one inch of the land of Palestine.” Moussa stressed that Hamas remains committed to the “liberation of Palestine, from the river to the sea.”

Of course, the media immediately jumped on the comment and began shouting from the rooftops for Israel to return to peace talks. It was two short days of tantruming before Hamas put the rumor to rest. False alarm. Hamas officials said in a state-

Way back before technology companies were the biggest thing on the market, Israeli entrepreneur Shaul Shani teamed up with Oded Pollig to form Oshap Technologies. It was in 1985, on the scenic beaches of Herzliya Pituah, at the heart of what would become Israel’s tech economy. The company, which created software for industrial automation, turned its first profit four years later in 1989 earning $35 million in revenues. Since that time, Shani has managed

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tenant Delisle failed each and every Canadian,” he said in a statement. Suspicions first began circulating when authorities noticed Delisle returned to Canada from a meeting with a Russian handler in Brazil in 2011. He returned with tens of thousands of dollars in cash and pre-paid credit cards. This prompted an investigation that ended with the officer’s arrest in January 2012. Taking the time he served in pretrial custody into account, Delisle will spend 18 years and five months in jail.

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The Week to scale his fortune through founding, investing in, and selling technology companies. Some, like Sapiens and DSP Group, still trade on the Nasdaq. Others, like Technomatix and Precise Software, are things of the past. Shani hit it big in 2009 when a company he founded in 1998, Brazillian outfit Global Village Telecom S.A., sold to France’s Vivendi S.A. The Vivendi deal bought up 37.9% of GVT outright, and granted the French company irrevocable options to buy another 19.6% of the telecoms outfit. Standing to gain from the sale: Swarth Investments LLC, Swarth Investments Holdings LLC and Global Village Telecom Holland BV, all affiliates of secretive private equity company Swarth Group. Swarth was reported to have made roughly $1.25 billion from the sale. Shani was reported to be the owner of Swarth. Forbes only recently got wind of Shani’s billionaire status. For years, they attempted to track him down, a fate which proved to be nearly impossible. They also wanted to prove that Shani was the sole owner of Swarth Group which was also a difficult mission. Swarth Group has no web presence.

Phone numbers supposedly associated with the company, found in database research, were actually associated with Petah Tikvah-based ECI Telecom, now Swarth Group’s largest holding. Shani’s name was not in ECI’s operator database and no operators had heard of Swarth. Eventually, a source familiar with the company contacted Forbes and confirmed that Shaul Shani is indeed the sole owner of Swarth Group, meaning that he is the sole beneficiary of the company’s sale of The Global Village Telecom stock and the sole owner of Swarth’s 44% stake in ECI. Based on these findings, Forbes estimates Shani is worth at least $1.3 billion, although the source suggests that discreetly-held assets from sales of previous ventures could put Shani closer to $2.5 billion. Forbes was unable to attain the rights to the few photos in existence of Shani and of course, he could not be reached for comment. My mother always said that blessing is found in things that are hidden from the public view. This rich Israeli is certainly an example of that.

In News Obama to Visit Israel for First Time as President A Facebook name “Speech for Peace” is an initiative that seeks to bring President Barack Obama to Rabin Square in Tel Aviv to speak directly to the public. As of Sunday, February 10, the page received over 2,500 “likes” since being established on Wednesday, February 6. Rabin Square is a symbolic site where former Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin was assassinated on November 4, 1995. Ever since the murder, the square has been a hotspot for rallies, protests, and demonstrations for those seeking change. The petition was initiated by Uri Appenzeller and has been linked to the official White House website, calling for Obama to speak directly on “our people’s friendship, the hope for change, and the prospects for peace, security and prosperity in the Middle East.” Both the White House and the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Israel this spring, for the first time since he entered the White House in 2009. The President is expected to visit in late March. The visit will be part of a regional tour. It is expected that Obama will also visit Ankara, Amman, Riyadh, Cairo and Ramallah.

Abbas Gathers Palestinians Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas called a meeting for all Palestinian organizations in the Egyptian capital. This was his last ditch effort to reconcile his Fatah movement with the rival group Hamas. Fatah and Hamas, which respectively govern the autonomous areas of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, signed an Egypt-mediated reconciliation agreement on April 27, 2011 in Cairo. But most of its clauses went unheeded and deadlines were constantly postponed. The objective of Friday’s conference was to implement some of the most important terms of the agreement, particularly organizing long-awaited elections and the formation of a transitional nonpartisan government to oversee parliamentary and presidential polls.

National Love My Job! In a perfect world, everyone would love their jobs and be content with their salaries. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. But, there are some companies throughout the nation that are known for paying well and keeping their employees happy.

The first annual list of the Best Employers in America by PayScale and Business Insider evaluates companies by both pay and happiness. The winner this year is a New Jersey biopharmaceutical company called Celgene Corporation. The company currently employs more than 4,500 employees. Ninety-one percent reported high rates of satisfaction. The median salary is $118K after about five years. Google was ranked number two. Headquartered in California, the company employs more than 30,000 people. Employees reported an 81% satisfaction rate and the average pay is about $119,000 after five years. Mastercard Worldwide ranked number six, Yahoo number eight, Microsoft number 14, and Johnson & Johnson at number 18. Well, guess what America? Maybe you should put TJH on the list because I certainly love working here!

Why Did the Lights Go Out at Super Bowl 2013? The Super Bowl is the most watched sports event in the country. The game itself generates hundreds of millions in revenue but that didn’t stop a technical error from occurring shortly after half time. Just when the game was heating up, the stadium went dark for a half hour, disrupting the game. Entergy New Orleans, the company that supplies power to the Superdome in New Orleans where the football game

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The Week took place, revealed the source of the outage. It announced on Friday that ironically it caused by a device installed specifically to prevent a blackout. The device, called a relay, had been installed on switching gear to protect the Superdome from a cable failure between the company’s incoming power line and the lines that run into the stadium.

Entergy officials say the device had performed with no trouble during last month’s Sugar Bowl and other large events. The relay has since been removed and replaced. Last weekend, the Superdome hosted a Mardi Gras event, its first big event

since the Super Bowl. All systems remained working throughout the blacktie affair and the event went on without any electrical glitch.

Reign of Terror in L.A. Ends in Death

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lice will be confirming that the body found is the killer’s.

Weekend Mail No More For the past several months, the United States Postal Service has been negotiating whether or not to continue delivering mail on Saturdays. Last Wednesday, the Postal Service officially announced that first-class mail will no longer be delivered on Saturdays. Packages, mail-order medicine, and express mail will continue to be delivered but not letters, bills, and catalogs. Post offices that are currently open on Saturdays will remain open.

“The Postal Service is advancing an important new approach to delivery that reflects the strong growth of our package business and responds to the financial realities resulting from America’s changing mailing habits,” said Patrick R. Donahoe, Postmaster General and CEO, at a news conference to announce the changes. The goal of the change is to help the 237-year-old agency during financially troubling times. The move is expected to save about $2 billion a year. In the 2012 fiscal year, package deliveries rose 8.7%. It remains unclear whether the USPS can individually reduce service for first-class mail to five days from six days a week without Congressional approval. Congress has resisted the idea, although it may be more open as it seeks to reduce spending. The USPS does not get tax money to fund its dayto-day operations. No Penny Saver? No Lands End catalog? What will we use to catch the wax of our Havdalah candles? Continued on page 26

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Eighteen people have been charged in what federal prosecutors in New Jersey called one of the largest credit card fraud schemes ever uncovered by the U.S. Department of Justice. The thought-out crime spanned 28 states and eight countries. “The defendants are part of a massive international fraud enterprise involving thousands of false identities, fraudulent identification documents,

doctored credit reports and more than $200 million in confirmed losses,” FBI Special Agent James Simpson said in court records. According to court records, the scheme involved three basic steps: creating thousands of fake identities, pumping the credit histories of those fictitious people, and then swiping the fraudulently obtained credit cards. “Due to the massive scope of the fraud, which involved over 25,000 fraudulent credit cards, loss calculations are ongoing and final confirmed losses may grow substantially,” Simpson said. Schemers used the credit cards to fund luxury automobiles, electronics, spa treatments, high-end clothing, and millions of dollars in gold. Authorities said the fraudsters also hoarded large sums of cash. Approximately $70,000 in cash was found in one defendant’s oven. The scheme primarily targeted credit card companies but U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman said that customers may feel the impact of this inimitable scheme.

In News “Through their greed and their arrogance, the individuals arrested today and their conspirators allegedly harmed not only the credit card issuers, but everyone who deals with increased interest rates and fees because of the money sucked out of the system by criminals acting in fraud rings like this one,” Fishman said. Alleged ringleaders, Babar Qureshi and Muhammad Shafiq, are due to make their initial court appearances before U.S. Magistrate Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in a Newark federal court along with the other 16 defendants.

Virginia Wants to Create Their Own Currency Lawmakers in Virginia are preparing for the collapse of the U.S. dollar. In anticipation, they are considering minting their own state coinage. Earlier this week, a proposal to study the effectiveness of such a plan “sailed through” the state’s lower house. It read: The idea that Virginia should

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consider issuing its own money was dismissed as just another quixotic quest by one of the most conservative members of the state legislature when [Virginia Del. Robert G.] Marshall introduced it three years ago. But it has since gained traction not only in Virginia, but also in states across the country as Americans have grown increasingly suspicious of the institutions entrusted with safeguarding the economy. Whatever happened to “One nation, under G-d, indivisible…”? What’s with the change?

Most Expensive States for Raising Children Children are the pride and joy of our lives. We stay up late rocking them to sleep, soothing their brows, and comforting them. But raising children is expensive. Upon considering the best place to raise children, parents generally consider education options, weather, and more recently, cost of living. It seems as if expenses continually

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A recent study revealed the most expensive states for raising children. The cost of raising children was determined by averaging the yearly costs of fulltime child care, yearly housing costs, the average in-state tuition and fees at a public university, and the average yearly food costs according to region The most expensive state for raising children is New Hampshire. New Hampshire’s average in-state tuition cost for a four-year program comes in

at a whopping $14,576 – the highest of any state on the list. In fact, the University of New Hampshire, the state’s only public university, has the highest tuition rates in the nation. New Hampshire also ranks in the top 20 for both child care costs (based on full-time care for a four-year old in a child care center) and housing costs. The Garden State takes second place on the list. New Jersey is similar to New Hampshire in that the costs for child care and food are expensive, but it is the housing costs that really account for earning New Jersey the number two spot on the list. New Jersey has a yearly average housing cost of $5,300 per child. Massachusetts comes in third on the list followed by Rhode Island. At the bottom of the list is Vermont but that doesn’t mean it’s cheap to raise a kid there. The annual cost of raising a child comes in at about $25,707 since the state has the highest food costs of any state in the top five with an annual cost of $1,750 per child. California, Illinois, Minnesota and Hawaii were among the top 15 most ex-

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Does Florida’s New Business Logo Discriminate Against Women?

Late last week, Enterprise Florida, an organization promoting Florida’s job growth, held a press conference to unveil its slogan: “FLORIDA: The Perfect Climate For Business.” Florida Governor Rick Scott posed

for pictures with board members from the publicly funded group, holding a sign with the logo of the state’s “firstever business brand.” The logo features a necktie in place of the “I” in “Florida.” The general public thought the sleek logo was clever and attractive but as usual it was met with its fair share of criticism. “Your tie logo is offensive,” one commenter wrote on Enterprise Florida’s Facebook page. “What, business is men only?” “Not very female friendly at all,” another wrote. “With so many new women business owners impacting our economy you should consider ditching the tie.” Florida is home to more than 587,000 female-owned businesses, ranking it No. 4 in the country, according to a 2012 study. California ranks first, with more than 1 million femaleowned businesses. “This logo sends the wrong message,” another critic wrote. “It seems to scream ‘we don’t hire women.’ Maybe that was not the intention, but that is the message.” “I thought immediately that it set us

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back, all the work that we’ve done,” Pamela Rogan, the president of the Central Florida chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, said in a statement. “It’s not that they have to make it pink or ‘girlie,’ but maybe put a briefcase or something like an iPhone or a smartphone in there to represent business.” Despite the backlash, it does not appear Enterprise Florida is considering changing the logo. “If you see a tie, you think business,” Melissa Medley, chief marketing officer for Enterprise Florida, explained. “There’s nothing sinister here. There’s no secret formula [for] how it was approached.” She added, “I recognize some people might look at that and connect to a man’s article of clothing. Most people do so because they haven’t seen the rest of the campaign.”

a consequence. It seems as if they are turning a blind eye to what’s really going on, and many of their businesses may highly effected. Ugrin pondered, “We don’t want to make everyone at work upset because the corporate office is watching over their employees’ shoulders … but what if workers are wasting all of their time online? Where’s the balance?” I guess that means that I’ll have to work on my kids’ Purim costumes when I get home…oh, well.

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be divided by a number other than one and itself. For example, the numbers one, three and seven are prime numbers. The largest prime number has just been discovered, and it has 17,425,170 digits. It was discovered by Curtis Cooper, a mathematician at University of Central Missouri. This is the third prime number discovered by Cooper. It was discovered through an enormous network of volunteer computers devoted to finding primes. The network, called the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS), harnesses about 360,000 processors operating at 150 trillion calculations per second. “It’s analogous to climbing Mt. Everest,” said George Woltman. Woltman helped create GIMPS. “People enjoy it for the challenge of the discovery of finding something that’s never been known before.” After the prime was discovered, it was double-checked by several other researchers’ programs. To manually search for prime numbers, one would need to divide every potential candidate by every single number smaller than itself. “If you were to do it that way it would take longer than the age of the universe,” Woltman said. Instead, mathematicians have devised a strategy that heavily reduces the time to find primes. That method uses a formula to check much fewer numbers. The new discovery makes Cooper eligible for a $3,000 GIMPS research discovery award. The last prime number discovered in 2008 was a mere 12,978,189 digits long.

This one comes as no shock… According to Newswise, the average worker spends 60 to 80 percent of their Internet time at the office engaging in tasks that have nothing to do with their jobs. The study was conducted by a researcher at Kansas State University. Joseph Ugrin, an assistant professor of accounting at KSU, reportedly teamed up with John Pearson, an associate professor of management at Southern Illinois University, to investigate the inefficiency of the American worker. They discovered a common thread amongst all employees old and young alike; they are deviating from work tasks during the day at disturbing rates. “Older people are doing things like managing their finances, while young people found it much more acceptable to spend time on social networking sites like Facebook,” Ugrin was quoted as saying. “We found that for young people, it was hard to get them to think that social networking was unacceptable behavior [at work],” Ugrin observed. “Just having a policy in place did not change their attitudes or behavior at all. Even when they knew they were being monitored, they still did not care.” Yet employers do not strictly monitor employee’s online activity although they have the right to and rarely give

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gest married couple living in the U.S. There may be other couples who have been married longer in the U.S., but none were formally nominated, according to the group. The family celebrated the award ceremony on February 9 at the home of one of the Betars’ granddaughters, Heather Mitchell. “I’m always blown away by their incredible optimism, deep sense of compassion and modesty,” Heather said before their anniversary. “They are true beacons – inspirational people who emit such joy without even knowing it.” “What an inspiration Mr. and Mrs. Betar are to all of us. They made a commitment to each other 80-plus years ago and they have kept that commitment over these many years. They truly are a sign of hope to us all,” Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s Ron and Judy Pekny said in a statement. The two met when they were growing up in the same Syrian community in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Ann had to fight to marry John, now 101 years old. Her parents had set up an arranged marriage for her. “We are very fortunate. It can be repeated and repeated,” Ann Betar, 97, said. “It is unconditional love and understanding. We have had that. We consider it a blessing.” May they enjoy many more happy years together!

What is the late fee on a library book that is 55 years overdue? A copy of Fire of Francis Xavier was returned to the Fort Washington branch of the New York Public Library early last week. The last check-out date on the book’s library card says April 10, 1958. Public relations manager for the library system, Amy Geduldig, said the book arrived in the mail along with a $100 check. There was no note. The library does not know who returned the book and Geduldig wouldn’t say who the check was signed by. “The check is a very kind gesture,” she said. Currently, the library’s late fee for hardcover books is 25 cents per day. That would come out to $5,018.75 in fees for a book that is 55 years overdue. But the policy in most libraries is that the maximum fine for a late book is the cost of the book so the $100 check will suffice. Wonder if the borrower even read it…

Married for 80 Years How long have you been married? Whatever your answer, John and Ann Betar have most probably been married for longer. This year, the couple from Fairfeld, Connecticut, celebrated their 80th anniversary. The parents of five, grandparents of 14, and great-grandparents of 16 were married on November 25, 1932.

They were selected for the 2013 award by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a marriage enrichment group that organizes a search each year to promote the virtues of lasting marriages to inspire young couples. John and Ann will be named the lon-

Apple Sells its 25th Billion Song Apple’s iTunes music store celebrated a big number last week. After a decade in business, it hit its 25 billionth download. On average, that is equivalent to selling more than three songs for every person on Earth. The unassuming buyer of the 25th billion song was a German student who was surprised to receive a gift card worth 10,000 euro. Economics student Phillip Luepke, 22, of Hanover, Germany, downloaded a techno song and admitted, “I was very surprised to hear the news.” “I woke up this morning and had an email from Apple saying I had the 25 billionth download,” he said. “In fact, I didn’t quite believe it at first. It’s a new feeling for me.” On average iTunes’ Cupertino, California, based online store sells about 15,000 songs per minute. The store has a catalog of more than 26 million songs in 119 countries.

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The oldest known living wild bird in the world has given birth to a healthy hatchling. The 62-year-old bird, “Wisdom,” last made headlines in 2011, when the albatross survived the aftermath of the Japanese tsunami. Wisdom has lived nearly twice as long as the average Laysan albatross. She was given her name after being tagged by a U.S. Geological Survey researcher in 1956. The USGS said in a statement that since being tagged, Wisdom has flown an estimated 2 million to 3 million miles, or “four to six trips from the Earth to the moon and back again with plenty of miles to spare.” “To know that she can still successfully raise young at age 60-plus, that is beyond words,” USGS bird banding program chief Bruce Peterjohn said. “While the process of banding a bird has not changed greatly during the past century, the information provided by birds marked with a simple numbered metal band has transformed our knowledge of birds.” There are other albatross birds in the wild that are estimated to be around 50-years-old, but Wisdom is the only one on record to have given birth at such an old age. Wisdom gave birth two years ago to another chick, and has given birth to a total of five chicks since 2006. In 2001, Robbins “rediscovered” Wisdom, helping the USGS determine her age and track her record-setting reproductive habits. “While I have grown old and gray and get around only with the use of a cane, Wisdom still looks and acts just the same as on the day I banded her,” said retired USGS scientist Chandler Robbins, who was in his 40s when he first banded Wisdom in 1956.

Singing His Defense Callius Moon is facing two felony charges: malicious destruction of fire to police property and resisting or obstructing a police officer. The Detroit man is also being accused of threatening to kill his friend. But apparently Moon has his own way of doing things. As he was arraigned on Tuesday in Warren District court, the defendant mounted into his defense in song. Moon began telling his side of the story in a freestyle rap. He sang that people were trying to “put it on [him],” among other things. He then offered a few additional verses in which he began to use profanity. It was then that District Judge John Chmura told Moon “that’s good” and the “show’s over.” Moon has requested a court-appointed attorney. I guess the show is over.

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A few weeks ago, TJH told readers about an important update in the world of fun and games. Hasbro, we related, was set to add a new token to the popular game Monopoly and eliminate another one in its stead. Well, after hundreds of thousands of votes, and I am sure many hours of deliberation, it was decided: the cat is in and the iron is out. Apparently many fans felt that the delicate feline would help them acquire more houses on Boardwalk and Park Place. Other choices included the robot, diamond ring, helicopter and guitar. Fans also got to vote on which piece will be eliminated from the game. The boot, iron and wheelbarrow were all tied for last place at one point but ultimately it was the iron that was “fired.”

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Student Sues University for a Low Grade Sometimes I wonder what has gotten into students these days. This week, a graduate of Lehigh University sued the school for $1.3 million in damages because she received a C+ in a class she took in 2009. Megan Thode, 27, says the low grade ruined her chances of becoming a licensed professional counselor, and she is suing the school for the pay she loses from not being able to work in that profession. Thode received the grade due to a lack of classroom participation. At one point, she used profanity in class. At another point, she started crying during class. Thode, though, maintains that the school gave her the grade because they did not agree with some of her views. It is interesting to note that Thode’s father is a professor in the school. As such, she did not have to pay tuition for her undergraduate and graduate degrees and was given a job throughout her schooling. Apparently, being spoiled and bratty does not end when children grow up.

Man Quits Job Because of Superstition Walter Slonopas, a Tennessee maintenance worker, did not want to condemn his soul and therefore he quit his job. When Slonopas received his W-2 tax form, it was stamped with the number 666. In Christianity, that number refers to evil forces. But in reality, the number on the form had no deeper meaning. The company that handles payroll for Contech Casting LLC says the number meant Slonopas’ form was the 666th one mailed out. This isn’t the first time Slonopas has had an encounter with the number 666. Upon beginning his employment, he

was supposed to be assigned No. 668 to use when he clocked in. However, there was a slight mix-up and he was mistakenly assigned 666. He complained and got a new number. A company spokesman says Contech would send a new W-2 and wants to rehire Slonopas. But Slonopas says, “G-d is worth more than money.”

A Doctor’s Healing Words An emergency room doctor’s healing words provided comfort and encouragement to a family grieving from the loss of their mother. This doctor, who works at New York Presbyterian Hospital, wrote a heartfelt note to the family of the deceased when he heard she passed away. The note was posted online and millions have been touched by his concern and kind words. In the note, he writes that this is the first such note he wrote in the 20 years he has been working in the ER. But this time, he felt the urge to reach out to the woman’s relatives. “However, in your case, I felt a special connection to your wife … who was so engaging and cheerful in spite of her illness and trouble breathing,” the doctor wrote. “I was also touched by the fact that you seemed to be a very loving couple. You were highly supportive of her, asking the right questions with calm, care and concern. From my experience as a physician, I find that the love and support of a spouse or a family member is the most soothing gift, bringing peace and serenity to those critically ill.” In conclusion, he expressed his sorrow for their loss. “I am sorry for your loss and I hope you can find comfort in the memory of your wife’s great spirit and of your loving bond. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.” The note provided some solace to the family when they read of the impact their mother had on others. And many were surprised that the busy doctor took his time out to reach out to the family. Sometimes it is words, not actions, that heal.

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Project Hope at OHEL Participates in Pre-Purim Program Masks, Magic and Miracles Project Hope, a crisis counseling program funded by FEMA and provided by OHEL, offers emotional support to the greater community in response to Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath. On Sunday, February 10, Project Hope participated with Congregation Kneseth Israel, the White Shul, the Young Israel of Wavecrest and Bayswater, the Jewish Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula (JCCRP) and Nivneh, as more than 400 young children of the Rockaway Peninsula enjoyed a prePurim extravaganza. Special thanks to Brach’s for providing food items for the crafts and snacks for the children. The program, Masks, Magic and Miracles, was designed to instill a positive message to the children. The message, realized through engaging Purimfocused activities, was to look toward hope for the future and to brighter new beginnings. First, the children made mishaloch manot for a significant person in their lives whom they identified

as an individual they look to for hope and inspiration. Then the boys and girls were presented with a mesmerizing magic show that focused on turning bad to good, and bringing sparks of light from darkness. They were also taught a magic trick of which they could perform. Each child learned a trick where he or she was able to make a penny disappear, only to reappear as a dime! This taught the children that they have the ability to turn what seems like emptiness and despair into something even more valuable than what existed before. At the end of the magic show, they were each given a quarter to give for matanot l’evyonim on Purim with the understanding that everyone needs to be helpful and give hope to others. In addition to crisis counseling and providing guidance to families and children to help them understand their own responses to trauma, manage stress, and identify and develop healthy coping strategies, Project Hope at OHEL

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In preparation for Purim, this coming Sunday, February 17, The Shmuz, in conjunction with Chazaq, returns to Queens as Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier presents “Ahmadinejad, the Palestinians, and the Modern Purim Story.” The timeliness of this topic can be seen from that fact in just several more weeks we will read in the Haggadah Shel Pesach, “Each generation they [the nations of the world] stand upon us to annihilate us.” While we recite these words each year at the Pesach Seder, events taking place on the world stage seem to indicate that they perhaps have greater relevance this year as Klal Yisrael finds itself in a situation of great peril. Terrorists bombings. Iran going nuclear. Rockets falling in Sderot. Talk of Israel preparing for war. These are just some of the serious security concerns facing the Jewish People in recent times in Eretz Yisrael and worldwide. What should our attitude be? What should we learn from these developments? What can we expect the outcome to be? These and other issues will be addressed in Rabbi Shafier’s lecture which will take place, iy”H, at Beth Gavriel Bukharian Congregation at 6635 108th St. in Flushing at 7:45 p.m. Men and women are invited at attend and be inspired by Rabbi Shafier’s important and timely shiur. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. The Shmuz is a Torah lecture that offers a worldview on major life issues

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HANC Celebrates Rosh Chodesh Adar Students in HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary School and Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Early Childhood Center in West Hempstead celebrated Rosh Chodesh Adar with tremendous simcha and enthusiasm! The students at the Early Childhood Center started their celebrations with a joint tefilah for all the grades and then had a morning filled with music, singing and dancing. As Rabbi Michael Merrill, Director of Student Programs, explained, the students at HANC 609 had grade level appropriate activities designed to “usher in Rosh Chodesh and fill the school with a sense of festivity that was meaningful to students in each grade.” The Kindergarten – 2nd grade were treated to an amazing and hands-on musical experience with Musical Minds. Each student received their own drum and was taught how to drum a variety of Adar songs.

All the students were engaged and had an absolute blast! The 3rd – 5th graders had a rockin’ Rosh Chodesh assembly which included a story from Rabbi Sadigh, HANC 609 Principal, music from music teacher Rabbi Brodsky and lots of fun prizes. The 6th grade boys had a special breakfast with their Rebbeim and heard an inspiring story from 6th grade Rebbe, Rabbi Hoffman. The 6th grade girls, led by Morah Charna, were joined by the HANC 6th grade girls from HANC Plainview. The girls davened together, learned about Adar and spoke about what it means to be sameach and grateful for what you have. The girls each made a list of what they are grateful for, both the big things and the small things. It was really rewarding to see each girl’s unique list. The girls then decorated and enjoyed Purimshaped cookies including masks, megilot, smiley faces, and crowns. It was a delicious way to celebrate Adar! Chodesh Tov to everyone; may the month of Adar bring in a year full of simcha for Am Yisrael!

Always Remember, Never Forget 2nd Annual Dinner for Gush Katif Museum of Jerusalem, Saturday Evening, March 9, 2013, 8PM, Razag Ballroom, Crown Heights. Keynote Speaker: Governor Mike Huckabee. Event Chairman, Dr. Joe Frager; Committee Chairman, Dr. Paul Brody. Guests of

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HAFTR High School congratulates Samantha Lish and Alexandra Feder for having their artwork selected to be exhibited in the 23rd Annual Legislative Student Art Exhibition sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers’ Association. The exhibit can be viewed from March 124h -8th, 2013 in the Legislative Office Building in Albany, NY. Both students and their families have been invited to an opening reception and can meet with their state legislators. Samantha’s piece was a colored pencil drawing titled “On the Fence” and Alexandra’s ink drawing was titled “One For the Money.” Both students are members of

HAFTR High School’s Art Institute program under the direction of Mrs. Dale Malekoff.

YU Seforim Sale Benefits Victims of Sandy The students of Yeshiva University are using their annual Seforim Sale as an opportunity to give back to the community—specifically to Jewish organizations devastated by Hurricane Sandy. This year, as part of their Seforim4Sandy campaign, sale organizers decided to use a portion of their proceeds to help replenish a library of a shul or school affected by the storm. After a Facebook contest that yielded more than 3,000 votes in two weeks, Young Israel of Oceanside was selected to receive $10,000 worth of books and seforim. “After Sandy struck, we decided nothing was more appropriate than giving back to the community and helping rebuild damaged libraries,” said Yehuda Kaminer, CEO of the Seforim Sale. “We are thrilled at the opportunity to help out in whatever way we can.” Young Israel of Oceanside, which lost three Torah scrolls and thousands of seforim during the storm, received more than 1,400 online votes. “We are very grateful to the students of Yeshiva University for helping our community in a concrete and meaningful way,” said Rabbi Jonathan Muskat, Young Israel’s rabbi. “This donation demonstrates YU’s commitment to both talmud Torah and klal Yisrael and we are so thrilled to be the beneficiary of YU’s chesed.” Despite the heavy damage caused to his shul, Muskat, a YU alumnus, chose to split the winnings with the five other

contestants: Agudas Yisroel of Bayswater, Congregation Ohab Zedek of Belle Harbor, Young Israel of Long Beach, Congregation Ahavas Yisroel of Cedarhurst, and Hebrew Academy of Long Beach. The Seforim Sale, North America’s largest Jewish book sale, runs through March 3 and is located in Belfer Hall, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue on YU’s Wilf Campus in Manhattan. The sale—operated entirely by YU students—supports various initiatives, including student activities on campus and undergraduate scholarships. For a complete listing of dates and times, to purchase gift certificates, view the online catalog or to contribute to a shul registry, visit www.theseforimsale. com.

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HANC High School Project JUMP Trivia Night Raises Over $4,700 for the Koby Mandell Foundation This past Sunday night, the HANC High School Project JUMP Team hosted an interactive Trivia Night benefitting the Koby Mandell Foundation. Students organized this evening in order to raise funds to support free therapeutic programs for child victims of terror in Israel. The evening opened with an informative video about the foundation and remarks from two HANC students, Devorah Schwartzman and Benjy Tucker, who shared their life-changing stories about volunteering at Camp Koby this past summer. Afterwards, guests competed in a trivia competition hosted by Benny Amar of Azamra DJ. Raffles

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Machon Basya Rochel Seminary Open House This Sunday Machon Basya Rochel Seminary will be hosting an Open House on Sunday morning, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. in their new campus at 137 Lawrence Avenue in Lawrence. The seminary has joined with TTI, Testing and Training International, giving the students the ability to earn their Bachelor’s degree while in seminary right in the Far Rockaway/Five Towns neighborhood. This program is available for both first year students as well as girls back from a year in seminary. The Open House will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a program for high school students and their parents interested in the 1st year program of 2013-2014. At 11:00 a.m. there will be an informational session with TTI. Parents of students abroad are encouraged to attend to learn about this new opportunity in their daughter’s educational experience for next year. Machon Basya Rochel Seminary, under the direction of Rebbitzen Aviva 

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A Different Kind of Science Class in BBY Since when are 8th graders mesmerized by a class in school? When the class is on the topic of “understanding science from a Torah perspective,” the speaker is Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein, and the school is Bnos Bais Yaakov. The connection between science and

For more information about Machon Basya Rochel Seminary, please contact 516-362-5000 or email infor@mbrseminary.org. Machon Basya Rochel Seminary is dedicated in memory of Mrs. Rose Edelman.

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new gifts. The evening concluded with an announcement by co-captains, Max Kahn and Devorah Schwartzman, that their fundraising goal was exceeded, raising more than $4,700 for the Koby Mandell Foundation. Thank you to all of our sponsors for ensuring the success of this evening including but not limited to: Edward Jones Investments, Azamra DJ, Ackerstein Caterers, Bagel Town, Genadeen Caterers, and Hunkis of Plainview. A special thank you to Ms. Joyce Lieberman, our team’s faculty advisor, and Rabbi Daniel Mezei, Director of Student Life, for all their support and guidance.

Torah was one that the girls made themselves as they were imbibing the fascinating information they were learning from their science teachers, Mrs. Geller and Miss Kilstein. They, themselves, recognized that their vision would be sharper and more accurate would it be clarified by a Torah lens. Their General Studies Principal, Mrs. S. Koenig, is always quick to pick up on her students’ interests, and made arrangements for the dynamic Rabbi Milstein to address the 8th graders. Rabbi Milstein is eminently qualified for the task. He is a world-renowned

speaker for Aish Hatorah’s Discovery Seminars, the host of a weekly radio program, the founder of the Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science, and is Executive Vice President of Project Chazon, which presents workshops to approximately 250 schools across North America. Most importantly, for Mrs. Koenig’s purposes, Rabbi Milstein is an acknowledged talmud chacham and a true yorei shamayim – both attributes which come across clearly during his presentations. Rabbi Milstein showed the girls through a variety of examples how science is constantly emerging and evolving, but Torah remains immutable and eternal. Although the class was taught on a very sophisticated level, the 8th graders greatly appreciated this opportunity to hear how their science classes dovetailed beautifully with the knowledge that has always been ours as Yidden. The girls expressed their appreciation to Mrs. Koenig by sending her hakaras hatov notes: “Thank you for inviting Rabbi Milstein to come speak to us today. It really made me think in a different way. It was very intriguing and I really appreciate it.” “Thank you so much for bringing Rabbi Milstein in for us today. I really gained a better understanding of Hashem, and how to connect Him to our lives. I know this speaker may have been hard to access and a huge expense, and I really appreciate BBY going out of their way to have Rabbi Milstein come to speak to us!”

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Winners of Ohel’s School Competition Announced! OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services was overwhelmed with almost

1,500 entries to their “From The Eye of the Storm” school essay and picture competition. Students from over fifty schools nationwide entered, with many teachers encouraging the participation of their entire class. With specific questions for different grades, OHEL encouraged entrants to look inwardly at Left to right: David Mandel, CEO of OHEL, Sender Pattashnick, Shimmy “Learning and Matyas, Scott Mayer, Ariella Goldsmith

Growing after Hurricane Sandy and other Dramatic Events” and explore their own lives in overcoming obstacles and learning lessons for life. Given both the quality and quantity of entries, OHEL and the judges – Charlie Harary, Reb. Aviva Feiner and Nachum Segal – decided to expand the prizes and awarded two honorable mentions for each category as well. The finalists and their families as well as school principals and teachers were invited to OHEL’s Gala this past Sunday – where the winners were announced in a packed hall of over 1,000 friends and supports of OHEL. The winner of Grades 9-12 was Ariella Goldsmith, TAG, and honorable

mentions were Rivka Pfeiffer, TAG, and Talia Weisberg, Manhattan High School for Girls. The winner of Grades 6-8 was Shimmy Matyas, Yeshiva Chasan Sofer, and honorable mentions were Aaron Elbogen, Yeshiva Chasan Sofer, and Sender Pattashnick, Yeshiva Torah Vodaath. The winner of Grades 3-5 was Scott Mayer, North Shore Hebrew Academy, and the two honorable mentions were Moshe Freund, Yeshiva Chasan Sofer, and Suri Schoenblum, Bnos Zion of Bobov Mazel Tov to all the winners!

The Brachos Out Loud Contest Excites Children from Five Towns and Far Rockaway Schools Children are encouraged to say their brachos out loud daily and in return, receive exciting prizes from participating stores. Children pictured here claimed their weekly prize at Oh Nuts! this past week.

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Hillel Day Camp – Open and Ready for Business is designed to attract and the camp,” said enthrall campers of all ages Solomon. and interests. New to the Also returnlineup this year are the ing are some of expanded camper groups Hillel Day Camp’s from Toddler’s through most popular staff CIT’s (entering 9th grade), and successful proas well as new activities grams. Sima Fish such as woodworking, golf, is returning as tennis, and jewelry-making, Aquatics Director. Hillel Day Camp’s own “Dream Team” (l.-r.) Assistant Head Counselor Shana and camper-selected elecShe is a Nassau Pollack; Program Director Alyssa Schechter; Director Ari Solomon; and Head tives. In addition, trips/spec o u n t y - c e r t i fi e d Counselors, Jordan Nadelbach and Evan Leibowitz cial events are scheduled for lifeguard with 20 each age group each week. began his storied career as an athlete – years of experience as a day camp head “Hillel Day Camp is the perfect earning multiple awards as a standout lifeguard, and holds licenses in rescue soccer goalkeeper on the youth, high diving, life guarding instruction, RTE school, college, professional and recre- (Response to Emergency), First Aid, ational levels. CPR, and pool management. “I am very excited to structure a Orit Lax of Yeshivat Har Torah new sports program where children of is returning to head up the Arts and all ages will be able to learn, have fun Crafts Program, and Morah Wonka’s and enjoy each activity – ensuring that Chocolate Making will continue, along campers will not only race to camp with Creative Movement, Culinary Arts each morning, but won’t want to leave and Yoga – all favorite and highly anticat the end of each day,” noted Memos. ipated staff and programming offered at Shana Pollack, a seasoned Hillel the camp. Day Camp staff member and HAFTR/ Yes, it is 30°F and snowy, but sumHillel mom, has joined Solomon’s stel- mer is right around the corner (just ask lar team as the new Assistant Head the groundhog!) and Hillel Day Camp Counselor. “Shana is an experienced has got the facilities, the staff, the ideas State of the art, fully air-conditioned Neil Steuer Gymnasium, dedicated by Sherry and Joel Wiener is education professional, community and experience to make it a fabulous one open for business on the HAFTR/Hillel Day Camp campus leader and veteran Hillel staff member. – you can be a part of it. “We’re thrilled that our campus, summer extension of HAFTR’s premier Her familiarity with the staff, campstaff and administration are in place modern orthodox education,” explains ers, parents and our administration will Call for your applications or more and ready to roll,” said Ari Solomon, Dr. Adam J. Lish, President of HAFTR. be invaluable as we work to bring our information today, 516-569-3370 or Hillel Day Camp’s new director. “We Ari Solomon has brought his long- new vision, energy and momentum to visit www.hilleldaycamp.org. are excited to have signed up a win- time staff, Head ning combination of new and veteran C o u n s e l o r s , staff and are deep into planning what I Evan Leibowitz believe will be Hillel’s best summer yet. and Jordan “The camp’s new state-of-the-art N a d e l b a c h , gymnasium and playground will be the and Program crowning touch to our all-inclusive cam- Director, Alyssa pus and will set a dazzling backdrop to Schechter, along our new and exclusive programs. There with him to Hillel. will be a major emphasis on sports, The team, togethsupported by new professional coaches er with Solomon, focusing on helping campers build skills had great success and teamwork in a safe and fun environ- in altering and ment and highlighting good sportsman- reprogramming ship.” another commuThe camp’s long-standing reputation nity day camp of enriching, child-centric programming for the last five is the credo by which the planning is years. In addiproceeding. A typical day for each age tion, Solomon group includes davening, a comfortable has recruited Jim mix of sports, educational and creative Memos, formerspecialties, two swim periods (instruc- ly of Coleman tional and free), a hot lunch, and plenty Country Day of water and snacks. Camp, as Athletic Camp Hillel’s new programming Director. Jim

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HALB Participates in The Orlando Color Run Elan and Oren Goldberg, 7th graders at HALB, participated in the Orlando Color Run 2013 in honor of their upcoming bar mitzvah. They raised funds to support Lev

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prestigious Scholastic Writing Awards. These annual awards provide an opportunity for students to be recognized for their creative talents. The Scholastic Writing Award continues to be the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the U.S. and the largest source of scholarships for young writers. Akiva’s essay is now being judged at the National level. Senior Joshua Fagin attended the Yeshiva University National Model United Nations, a student-run simulation of the workings of the real United Nations. Out of 600 students who attended this international event, Josh was named “Best Delegate” for the International Criminal Court.

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Madraigos Names Moshe Yachnes as Clinical Director Madraigos welcomes Moshe Yachnes, LMSW who has joined the organization as Clinical Director. In this capacity, he will oversee all aspects of the organization’s clinical office. Mr. Yachnes will work closely with our members and their families as well as schools, social service providers and the community at large, ensuring that Madraigos services are both comprehensive and valuable. Mr. Yachnes joins the Madraigos team with many years of experience in addictions therapy including two years at MLN National Jewish Youth Rehabilitations, an inpatient residential facility with treatment for substance abuse, trauma, co-morbid disorders, and family systems dysfunction. He also worked at the Samuel Field YM-YWHA in developing an afterschool program designed to assist adolescents with academic enhancement, socialization, and healthy recreation. Mr. Yachnes has been trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, Founder and Director of

the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (ITTAP). He has also fulfilled the requirements for a certified alcohol and substance counselor (CASAC). In addition to his position as Special Addictions Counselor at Priority-1, Mr. Yachnes maintains a private practice at Tepfer Family Services, Ltd. He counsels individuals struggling with social anxiety, depression, and life skills and specializes in addictive disorders. With this practice, Mr. Yachnes has been involved with planning and facilitating focused trainings for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and other mental health professionals working within the Orthodox community. “I am pleased to welcome Moshe to Madraigos,” said Rabbi Dov Silver, Founder and Executive Vice President. “Not only does Moshe have expertise in therapeutic services which will serve our community well, he has the warmth and empathy to encourage teens and

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Twenty-six students of the North Shore Hebrew Academy Middle School, Ashkenazic and Sephardic, taught by Dr. Paul Brody, (2nd row, left, holding Megillah case), will read Megillas Esther for their schoolmates and faculty on Purim day, which falls this year on Sunday. NSHA Middle School Assistant Principal, Rabbi Adam Acobas, (back row, right) facilitates the students’ hectic schedules to enable adequate review time with Dr. Brody. Dr. Brody also coordinates some of the more than 175 students

that he has instructed, over more than a decade, at the Academy, to read the Megillah at various synagogues, hospitals, nursing homes and private homes. These students have achieved a unique accomplishment—joining a small, qualified group who possess the knowledge to publicly chant the Megillah. Dr. Brody, who has read the Megillah for the past 40 years, once read at the Great Synagogue in Leningrad, despite great peril, where the “gabbaim” were actually members of the KGB!

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The Past Talks About their Present…and Their Future Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island Alumni are Rising Stars in Yeshivos Worldwide Step into Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island, and you’ll find yourself in a thriving, exciting makom Torah and growth, a makom that actually acts as a prozdor to a successful, Torah-filled

every single day. And our talmidim are proud to be our alumni.” For years following graduation, rebbeim stay in close contact with talmidim. They meet with them and go to their homes for mesibos and oneg Shabbos. “The rebbeim gave our children the confidence and love of learning, the solid background that enabled them to become stars in high school and bais medrash,” says Rabbi Henach Grumet, a proud parent. Rabbi Grumet’s son, Shlomo Zalman, Yizchok Krasnow, YKLI Alumnus, 1998 currently learns in future. The rebbeim and hanhalla pro- Yeshiva of Far Rockaway. He is very vide an excellent foundation for the happy and feels that he has the yesod students, a foundation that helps ensure to succeed in Torah with hislahavus. that the students are leaders in mesivta, His brother, a member of the first class bais medrash, and adulthood. of YKLI and graduate of Yeshiva of “Every institution is proud of its Far Rockaway, is planning to join the alumna, understandably so,” says Rabbi Mirrer Yeshiva in Eretz Yisrael after Zvi Bajnon, Menahel of YKLI. “We Pesach. are not only proud. We shep nachas The rebbe-talmid connection is key

to future leadership and success. As Each parent and alumni emphasizDavid and Suri Alter explain, YKLI es, as well, the solid great friendships hires extraordinary rebbeim. “Every formed at YKLI. Nearly every alumrebbe brought something else to our nus remains close with YKLI friends. sons. Their mix of personalities and teaching styles helped give our students a fantastic basis for their current yeshiva success.” And indeed, their sons entered the alef shiur at Yeshiva of Far Rockaway directly and “without a question.” They talk about their ability to truly dissect and comprehend the lashon of the Torah and gemara, as well as their understanding of Shuey Messner, YKLI Alumnus, learning in the YFR Bais Medrash dikduk. These skills are emphasized from grade one and “What joy we feel,” says Rabbi Ari have catapulted Rami and Ari Alter Ginian, “to give our students a lasting to the top of their classes. Rami is yesod for growth, Torah learning, concurrently in ninth grade; Ari, a mem- fidence, and leadership. These students ber of the second graduating class of are like our children, and we love seeYKLI, graduated from Yeshiva of ing them thrive and utilizing the skills Far Rockaway and attended Yeshivat and limudim that we teach them. The Keren B’Yavneh as well as Ner Moshe YKLI classroom follows the talmidim in Eretz Yisrael. for years to come.”

Touro Distributes $70K to Students and Staff for Hurricane Sandy Relief Touro College has distributed more than $70,000 to students and employees in the New York area who were victims of Hurricane Sandy. Both the Hurricane Sandy Scholarship for students and an employee loan program were created after the October super-storm devastated homes and uprooted families throughout Manhattan’s five boroughs, Long Island and New Jersey. “The leadership of Touro College is cognizant of the hardships that many in our community continue to face in the aftermath of Sandy,” said Dr. Alan Kadish, Touro’s president and CEO. “Our hearts go out to those who have suffered personal tragedies and we hope that these scholarships and loans will provide them with some measure of comfort as they go about the arduous process of rebuilding their lives.” The scholarship fund was established through donations from members of the Touro community. To date, it has collected $60,000. Of the approximately 60 applicants—from all of Touro’s

New York-based programs—33 students have already received checks of $1,000 each, the maximum amount allocated. Applicants had to prove that they met the program’s requirements by providing documentation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that they were eligible for financial assistance, and other materials. Checks were sent directly to the students, who can use the scholarship money for anything they choose. Many applicants sent moving letters detailing their experiences to Touro’s office of financial aid, which is handling the scholarship fund. Examples include: —The mother of one student in the Health Sciences department owned a beauty parlor in Howard Beach that was destroyed, along with the family’s home. Not only did the student lose most of her possessions, she also lost her school supplies, including her computer and textbooks. —A student’s home was destroyed

and her father underwent surgery immediately following the storm. As her father is self-employed and is still recovering, he is unable to work to support his family. —The flooding resulting from the storm caused a student’s car to catch fire, the flames eventually spreading to her parents’ home. The house is unlivable and will have to be completely rebuilt. Not only were many students affected by Sandy, but several Touro employees were victims, too. To help defray the cost of damage incurred, Touro is giving employees the opportunity to apply for an interest-free loan. A total of $37,500 has already been disbursed to 12 employees who were approved for loans. Among the victims is a senior administrator at Touro who lost her South Shore home and her automobiles. She and her husband were trapped on the top floor of their house for three days before they were able to evacuate.

“On the night of the storm the electricity went out and I tried to walk downstairs while carrying a flashlight,” she said. “At the bottom of the staircase I stepped into icy water, and I realized that I had both the bay and the ocean in my living room.” Once they were finally able to leave, the administrator stayed on a friend’s boat for three weeks, in a hotel for seven weeks and has lived in a rented apartment ever since. In addition to the scholarship and loan programs, Touro has offered counseling for students and staff, and its Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center gave free legal advice to community members in the weeks following the storm. The Law Center recently hosted a program that provided assistance to both individuals and small businesses. It included brief presentations from various federal, state and local government agencies and private groups.

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Ping Pong Champ Attends JEP’s Nageela Shabbaton By Rivka Dienstag

eleven-year-old, Estee Ackerman quickly won over her audience with her smile brimming with enthusiasm. She described the hours she spent practicing, leading up to being ranked as fourth in the 8-11 national age bracket. She won match after match and progressed all the way to the final-16 match, which was set for Friday evening, hours after Shabbos would begin. If possible, Estee’s smile grew even

broader at this point of her story. “It was no question in my mind what to do, Shabbos comes first.” She forfeited the match and the chance to improve her ranking even further without a hint of resignation but with pride. Even though playing would not violate halacha per se, she felt “it wasn’t in the spirit of Shabbos to compete in uniform.” After her speech, Estee showcased her talent playing against her brother,

Akiva, a star in his own age bracket, with balls flying almost faster than the human eye could follow. Then, the Nageela campers were offered the chance to win an iPad if any one of them could beat Estee in a match. Of course, no one came close (with the possible exception of Rabbi Shenker), but the room was filled with laughter and cheers with each attempt. One game was paused as Estee showed a camper how to properly hold the paddle. Amidst all the excitement, campers murmured to each other over and over again, “She’s so amazing. I want to be like her.” My favorite comment was from a teen camper who asked me if I thought Estee would mind if she pinched her cheeks. We left with Estee’s closing statement ringing in our ears, “I want to win the gold medal in table tennis, but I also want to win the gold medal in life.” Campers and staff unanimously agreed that she was well on her way to both.

SKA-NCSY JUMP Team Aids Ohel Bais Ezra Residence By: Rebecca Kellner, SKA 11th Grader Hurricane Sandy changed the lives of five young men who lived in the Arlington Road OHEL Bais Ezra residence. This beloved home was completely destroyed by the ravaging waves of Sandy and the sewage and debris that poured into the house. All of the residents’ personal belongings – their toys, games, books, computers, and customized communication devices - were all damaged and destroyed. Nothing was salvageable. To help restock the playroom and the boys’ bedrooms, the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls NCSY JUMP Team bought the boys their favorite toys and books, and gave their OHEL home a gift card to Amazon to buy other toys, computer games and books that they wanted. Faced with the massive destruction and challenges, OHEL Bais Ezra kept all of the residents safe during the storm and continues to care for them while they are living temporarily in Brooklyn. Displacement and damages have been hard on everyone in our community – but for individuals with disabilities, the challenges are that much greater. SKA JUMP decided to help out.

The first mission was to help redecorate. Over forty SKA students got together one evening and painted a mural that will hang in the boys’ playroom. The mural is a brightly colored hot air balloon scene, which will serve as a wonderful visual stimulus for the home. SKA JUMP hosted Paint-4Ohel, a night filled with paint, food and fun! The SKA volunteers had such a great time and really felt that they made a difference. The next event included the residents’ participation. On February 10, the SKA JUMP Team sponsored an incredible day for the Arlington OHEL Bais Ezra boys at Fun Station USA. We started off the day with a delicious lunch of David’s Famous pizza and French fries. We then did an arts and crafts project and decorated airplanes and door signs for each boy’s new room. The boys were presented with a myriad of hand-picked gifts to replace some of the toys that were lost during the storm. These presents included everything from a Wii to basketballs and drums. All of the boys loved their gifts and didn’t want to put them down.

Next, the real fun began. The boys took advantage of everything Fun Station had to offer; siblings and parents of some of the boys were also able to join us in the activities. This event was an opportunity for the boys to be back in their neighborhood with their friends and family. Everyone had a blast! At the end of the day we invited the boys back to the party room and presented them with the final surprise—A TRIP TO HERSHEY! In order to pump

up the excitement and anticipation for their upcoming trip to Hershey Park, we surprised the boys with Hershey t-shirts and tons of chocolate. The smiles on each of the boy’s faces were indescribable. As we were leaving, Yossi, a former counselor and frequent volunteer who was at the event, commented, “People always try to make a difference and today you guys actually did!”

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Ping-Pong balls flew through the air as the girls attending JEP’s Camp Nageela Shabbaton were treated to a glimpse of Estee Ackerman’s talent. Motzei Shabbos, Parshas Yisro, February 2nd, Estee showed why she belonged at the US National Table Tennis Championship and how great a sacrifice it was for her to forfeit for the sake of Shabbos. After an inspirational Shabbos filled with singing, cheering, delicious food, reviving staff and camper relationships, and just experiencing the beauty of Shabbos, the girls were on a “Nageela high.” But Nageela Shabbatons don’t happen every week. What would be next Shabbos? Would they be able to retain that “high” in a less supportive environment? Right after havdalah, the girls gathered in the basement of Congregation Shaaray Tefila to hear from someone who had championed Shabbos despite a significant challenge. A diminutive

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Why We Need to Vote for Pesach Osina this Tuesday, February 19th By Richard Altabe This past Sunday morning, February dacy of six of his opponents. Another, American community to repudiate this 3) Safe streets. Crime is slowly 10th at 8:15 am, I received a frantic Donovan Richards, has been spending type of rhetoric and to speak out against rising in our area and we need someone text from my daughter informing me his time trying to build support from the candidacy of people who try to win who will ensure that we get our fair that power had just gone down yet the unions rather than than making his votes in this manner. Yet much to our share of police presence again in Far Rockaway. Once I ascer- case to the people he wishes to serve. 4) Saving our fire company. The surprise, Jacques Leandre has the suptained that the outage was not limited to To make matters worse, the candidates port of several of the Democratic my home or my block, I district leaders in Southeast reached out to the person Queens. I knew with the most It is difficult to understand reliable information. I how in the year 2013, race and had counted upon his religion can be relevant camaccess to the leadership paign issues. Pesach Osina is at LIPA throughout hurnot running as the Jewish canricane Sandy and I knew didate. He is, however, the peoI could count on him ple’s candidate. In fact, he has now. That person was garnered the support of many in none other than our city the non-Jewish community who council candidate Pesach recognize Pesach’s ability and Osina. drive to get the job done. They At 8:30 am, Pesach recognize, as we do, that it is Pesach Osina with Eli Shapiro, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, texted me that he was time to end the days of playing At a campaign event—Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder speakand Richard Altabe ing about Pesach’s advocacy for the community. Rabbi in touch with LIPA and the race card in order to achieve Yaakov Bender is sitting on the right. he expected power to be restored in an have been trying to inject racism into political gain. Rather we should hour and a half. Not wanting to give the campaign, frequently referring to be focused on coming together as a com- mayor again has threatened to close our my daughter false expectations, I told firehouse, and we need strong leaderher two hours just to be safe. At 10:02, ship to make sure we keep our firehouse I received a text from my daughter open. These are but some of the many local informing me that power was restored, almost exactly an hour and a half later. issues that require strong and effective Pesach Osina had done it again, standing city council leadership. Pesach is not running as the Jewish candidate; up for his community when we needed The choice therefore is clear this he is running as the people’s candidate. it most. I later found out that he spent February 19th. We can choose to go out the morning assuring the elderly resiand vote so that we can be assured of getdents of the buildings ting the city councilman we need or we Pesach as the one munity to address our mutual issues and can sit back and allow the race baiters to at 711 Seagirt Blvd “white” candidate in problems such as: that power would occupy City Hall, to use their power to the race. It has gotten 1) Post hurricane flood mitigation. enrich their friends and supporters rathsoon be restored, savto the point where one ing many the trouble er than assisting of the local pastors, of attempting to leave the people. We Reverend Norris, is cannot forget their apartments. The people of Far on record as beseechthat for the past Rockaway need a city ing the candidates to twenty years councilman who cares we have been unify with a call to about their needs and the recipients action to “BEAT THE is willing to do what it With Rabbi Eliezer Feuer, Rav of Young JEW FROM FAR of one percent Israel of Bayswater takes to get city govROCKAWAY!” of the funding We take great offense to the raceernment to work for them. There is no while we make other candidate in the upcoming city baiting that has become commonplace in up ten percent council special election with Pesach’s our City Council elections. In the 2009 of the electorcontacts in city agencies and there is no council primary, Jacques Leandre had ate. We cannot Pesach with Rabbi Yaakov Bender of Yeshiva Darchei Torah, Assemblyman allow candidates candidate with a deeper desire to sin- the gall to send in representatives of the Goldfeder, and Rabbi Boruch Rothman to divide us at a Nation of Islam to distribute campaign cerely help the average citizen. Unfortunately, while Pesach has literature right across the street from the The federal government has released the time when we need a unified voice to been utilizing his time during this short Young Israel of Far Rockaway. In that funding to the city but we need to be repair our community and our homes. campaign to find ways to help the people election, he claimed that James Sanders sure we get the funds we need to make We therefore MUST go out and vote and of the 31st council district, his oppo- Jr. was the candidate of the Jews, giving our area safe again. we MUST make sure that we tell our nents have been busy fighting with each away taxpayer money to Jewish causes 2) Small business growth. Our friends and neighbors what is at stake other. One candidate, Jacques Leandre, only. downtown Far Rockaway area needs this February 19th. Vote for Pesach Osina this Tuesday, used his campaign finance money to hire For the past four years, we have qui- vibrant businesses to attract shoppers to February 19th! a lawyer who tried to block the candi- etly asked the leadership of the African the area.

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Over the past few months, Bais Yaakov’s seventh grade participated in a national competition called “The Stockmarket Game.” Under the direction of Mrs. Shapiro, the computer teacher, the girls divided into teams of three to try their luck at the stock market. Each team was given a fictional $100,000 to invest in a diverse portfolio to maximize their earnings. The girls researched different stocks and waited until an opportune time to “place a trade.” Over the 10 week period, the girls monitored their portfolios and carefully decided whether to sell each of their stocks, or hold on to them for

the duration of the contest. Many of the most popular stocks were Staples, Target, and Costco. BYQ students competed against other middle schools in the New York City area, and one of their teams ranked in the top 10! The champions with the highest ranking portfolio are Chani Simon, Avital Talassazan and Elisheva Weiner. The school also recognized all the girls with the highest ranking team in each class as they received a certificate and a stock market game mug. Many of the girls will be participating in the spring competition beginning in February. Good luck to all the teams!

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Not even a snow storm could keep Kitah Aleph students at HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary School in West Hempstead from bringing the house down and giving nachas to all their family and friends who attended their Chag HaSiddur! Each class wowed the audience with their beautiful songs and spoken parts about davening and their relationship with Hashem, and how excited they were to receive their siddur. Thank you so much to Morah Katz, Morah Chavy, Morah Shoshana and Morah Zimerman

for all their hard work on behalf of our students and for inspiring them to be proud Jews and daveners. Thank you to Rabbi Brodsky for his terrific musical accompaniment and thank you to Mrs. Tawil for helping with the set. Another big “thank you” to the PTA for sponsoring the collation and for all the families who sponsored the beautiful siddur covers. Mazel Tov to all the Kitah Aleph students! We can’t wait to hear you daven from your new siddurim!

Machon Basya Rochel Purim Yom Iyun with Rabbi YY Rubinstein Machon Basya Rochel Seminary in Lawrence, New York, is one of the premier girls’ seminaries in the United States and is run under the leadership of Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner. It is pleased to announce its Purim Yom Iyun which will take place on President’s Day, Monday morning, February 18th at their new campus, 137 Lawrence Ave. The program begins at 9:30am with Mrs. Shoshana Jaeger speaking on Finding the Meaning of Purim in the Megillah, followed by Rabbi Y.Y. Rubinstein at 10:30 posing the question How Green was Esther? The program concludes with MBR Menhaeles,

Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner, at 11:30 discussing The Real Theme of Mishloach Manos. The Yom Iyun is part of Machon Basya Rochel’s Adult Women’s Education division which seeks to provide superb opportunities in Jewish education for the women of the community. Machon Basya Rochel is committed to providing excellent learning opportunities for women of all ages. For more information about the courses and registration fees, please call 516-362-5000 or email info@ mbrseminary.org.

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A Makom Torah for Every Individual Words of Chizuk from the 10th Anniversary Dinner of the Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns Holocaust survivor who began a new life in our community, was dedicated to the Yeshiva’s teachings of Torah and mussar. Each of the honorees comes to the Yeshiva from a different vantage point, but each is an integral and important part of the Yeshiva. The olam was privileged to hear the words of Rabbi Knobel, shlita, the

Rabbi Moshe Zev Katzenstein, shlita, the Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshiva Gedolah, spoke of the lesson taught by the Ben Ish Chai relating to the phrase, “ Asher bashamayim mima’al v’asher ba’aretz mitachas” “that which exists in the heavens from above and the land that is below.” The Ben Ish Chai says that sometimes we need to

Guest of Honor, and the Yeshiva’s founder and Rosh Kollel. Rabbi Knobel first expressed his gratitude to Hashem for all of His kindness, in giving him and his Rebbetzin the zechus to be connected to Torah. He spoke of how privileged they have been to learn from and be guided by their parents and grandparents, as well as many gedolim, bearers and guardians of the mesorah. Rabbi Knobel said that Chazal tell us that Hakadosh Baruch Hu chooses good people as emissaries for His kindness and graciousness. He said that in their years in the community, very special people came forth and offered warm personal friendship and chizuk, including the founding and current board members of the Yeshiva Gedolah. Lastly, Rabbi Knobel expressed that, as the very great turnout at the Anniversary Dinner underscored, it is the continued generous support of the entire community, year after year, which has been vital to the hatzlacha of the Yeshiva Gedolah. In the video presentation that followed, many people expressed their great love and admiration for the Rav and Rebbetzin. It was clearly evident that the Rav and Rebbetzin have had a strong and positive influence on their family, friends, neighbors, and talmidim.

look above us to set a standard and sometimes we need to look below us to appreciate what we have. When it comes to ruchniyus, we need to look above to motivate us to strive higher. In mundane matters, we need to look below us to appreciate our material possessions so that they should not be taken for granted. Rabbi Katzenstein stated that the Yeshiva’s purpose is the “bashamayim mi’maal” by providing inspiration and chizuk to its talmidim and to the community at large, and by receiving chizuk from those same talmidim and community members. Mr. Steven Stein spoke of his search for the right Yeshiva community when returning with his wife and young family from Eretz Yisroel. He found that special place in the Yeshiva Gedolah, where he could continue to grow and advance in learning. Just as importantly, he and his wife were the beneficiaries of the kindness and warmth of the Rebbeim and their Rebbetzins. He related that he enjoys taking his son to daven at the Yeshiva, to experience the sweetness of the Yeshiva atmosphere. Rabbi Katzenstein spoke of all that Mr. and Mrs. Stein have done for the Yeshiva, quietly and without fanfare. He expressed how fortunate the Yeshiva is to have the Steins as part

of the Yeshiva family. Rabbi Katzenstein described Rabbi Haber as a person who knows how to make a room light up with laughter, but at the same time is a person of great depth. Rabbi and Mrs. Haber have created a home which is a resource for every type of person to draw strength from and to feel loved. Rabbi Haber described the Yeshiva as a special place that is open to bochurim and baale batim who come from various backgrounds, even a clown wearing a green and pink suit, which is what Rabbi Haber does professionally. Rabbi Haber appreciates the feeling of warmth and caring that pervades the atmosphere of the Yeshiva and expressed tremendous hakoras hatov to the Yeshiva and to its Rebbeim for creating such a wonderful makom Torah. An important part of the evening was the dedication of the Peterseil Bais HaMussar, in memory of Pincus Peterseil, a”h. Mr. Peterseil was an individual with high ethical character who was intensely influenced by the baalei hamussar. In a video presentation, the Roshei Yeshiva and Mr. Peterseil’s grandchildren described his love for the Yeshiva and for its talmidim. He was a man of unusual honesty and integrity and a true role model. The dedication was a fitting tribute to Mr. Peterseil and it was moving to witness his family’s efforts to preserve his legacy. The Tenth Anniversary Dinner was a great success, with more than 450 people in attendance. The evening provided an opportunity to look back at the development of the Yeshiva Gedolah over the past ten years and to take pride in all that has been accomplished. At the same time, those who attended were given a vision of the Yeshiva’s future plans and goals, including the completion of the Yeshiva’s beautiful new home. We look forward to realizing these goals and to furthering the growth of the Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns, as a makom Torah in the midst of our community. For dedication opportunities and for more information regarding the Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns, please visit the Yeshiva’s website, www. ygft.org, or telephone the Yeshiva office at (516)295-8900 x5.

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There was a sense of excitement throughout the crowded halls of the Sands, where the Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns held its 10th anniversary dinner Tuesday evening, February 5th. There was also a sense of pride that was almost palpable, pride in the accomplishments of the Guests of Honor, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Yitzchok Knobel, shlita, pride in the contributions of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stein, who received the Young Leadership Award, and pride in the work on behalf of the community by Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzy Haber, who were the recipients of the Harbotzas Torah Award. And there was also a feeling of pride in knowing that the community as a whole had played an integral role in the establishment of the Yeshiva Gedolah as a preeminent makom Torah. A beautiful example of the community’s involvement was the dedication of the Pincus Peterseil Beis Hamussar, with many of Mr. Peterseil’s, a”h, family and friends in attendance. The Yeshiva Gedolah is a place of higher Torah learning for bochurim returning from Eretz Yisroel, as well as for young married men who wish to learn in Kollel. At the same time, it serves as a community institution where baale batim enjoy many shiurim and minyanim. But what makes this Yeshiva truly unique is that it is a makom Torah where individual needs, strengths and personalities are respected and nurtured. This is true, whether it relates to the talmidim of the Yeshiva, or the baale batim who associate with the Yeshiva. Each individual brings to the Yeshiva his own strengths and perspectives, and, at the same time, all are united in their dedication to Talmud Torah, yiras shamayim and chessed. This year’s honorees clearly exemplify this diversity and unity. Rabbi and Rebbetzin Knobel have devoted their lives to harbotzas Torah in our community, both by establishing this makom Torah as well as serving as role models. The Steins are a young professional family committed to growing in Torah, who found a source of inspiration in the Yeshiva Gedolah and have brought their own strengths to the Yeshiva. Rabbi and Mrs. Haber, with their talents, humor and great dedication to learning, feel that the Yeshiva is home in every way. Mr. Peterseil, a

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Jerusalem Open House Combines Three Forces: Mitzvos Matanos L’evyonim, Mishloach Manos and Prayer Isn’t it every Yid’s most fervent desire to fulfill the will of the Ribono Shel Olam in the best way possible? Who doesn’t strive to perform mitzvos b’hiddur to the best of his ability? Sometimes, though it is a daunting task, like for example giving matanos l’evyonim and mishloach manos. In order to merit full schar for the mitzvah (and who can’t use some credit up there), there are many different aspects which must be adhered to. One must ascertain that the recipient is a true evyon, that the funds be delivered to him on Purim day and that the money be used for the mitzvas hayom. Mishloach manos in its ideal form is food that is ready to eat, namely for the Purim seudah. According to the psak of HaGaonim HaGedolim Harav Elyashiv and Harav Wosner shl”ita, the most predictable way to ensure that your money for matanos le’evyonim and mitzvah of mishloach manos brings you the most credit (merit) is by giving food for poor

people. This organization founded fifteen years ago under the auspices of hatzadik Rabbi Chaim Cohen Shlit”a, operates as a soup kitchen in the heart of Jerusalem. Open seven days a week, serving two meals a day, hundreds of Yerushalayim’s downtrodden Yidden find their way to these warm and inviting open doors. Fresh, nourishing hot meals is the lifeline for so many of these literally starving almonos, yesomim, elderly, and infirm, who cannot even rub some shekalim together to buy some bread. For those so desperately hungry – this organization is their literal hatzolas nefashos. Hundreds of kinderlach stop by at this establishment every morning on their way to cheder, reviving their bodies and their souls, so they can pull through another day of Torah learning. Throughout the days, people flock there to renew their energy, to, for the moment, alleviate their suffering. And for those who are too weak or too proud to step foot into this place,

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Submitted by Heshy Finkel After working for many years in the garment business, Bernie decides to retire. He tells his friends of his plans and they ask him what he plans to do with his free time. “Well,” he says, “I plan on joining the New York Athletic Club.” “The New York Athletic Club? They’ll never let a Jew in there.” “Just wait and see,” says Bernie. So one day, after he retires, Bernie gets up in the morning and puts on a blue blazer with gold buttons. He buttons up a pinstriped shirt, dons a red tie, puts on khakis and tassel loafers and heads out to the New York Athletic Club. When he gets there, he is ushered into an ornate sitting room. The interviewer starts to ask Bernie some questions. “Your name, sir?” “It’s Bernard Stratenhaus, III,” Bernie answers. “And your profession?” “Well, I’m retired now, but I used to own a boutique advertising firm on Park Avenue in the City.” The interviewer nods. “Are you married?” “Yes, my wife Mary is very active in the Junior League.” “Do you have any children?” “Yes,” Bernie responds, “we have two children—Chip and Bunny. They are both attending Harvard and Yale, respectively, and should be graduating with honors.” “And your religion?” the interviewer asks. “Oh, yes,” Bernie replies, “we’re goyim.”

The Eyes...They see

Submitted by Anna Emert A man drank some spiked fruit punch at a party and then left later on. Other people at the party who drank the same punch died of food poisoning. How did the first man escape death? Answer on next page

• It doesn’t bother you to use an airport named for a man who died in an airplane crash. (Will Roger’s World Airport in Oklahoma City is named for...you guessed it…Will Rogers, who died in a plane crash.) • You have used the phrase “fixin’ to” during the last three days.

Just in case you didn’t know, an “anagram” is a word (phrase or sentence) formed from another by rearranging its letters. For example, “angel” is an anagram of “glean.” In the following sentences, two numbers are given in each sentence that need to be replaced by words. Each word is an anagram of the other. The numbers represent how many letters are in the word (that is why the numbers are the same...aha, ding-dong). Ready, set, go:

• Someone you know has used a football schedule to plan their wedding date. • You’ve been excused from school because “the cows got out.” • You can recall hot summers by the year they happened easier than you can remember your mother’s birthday. • You have owned at least one belt buckle bigger than your fist.

2. Read further, and you’ll see that he (4) on the (4) of March.

• A bad traffic jam involves two cars staring each other down at a four-way stop, each determined to be the most polite and let the other go first.

3. I love fruits, especially (6) and sour (6)!

• Your “place at the lake” has wheels under it.

4. The raised (4) (4) listeners by making it possible for the crowd to see the speaker.

• You aren’t surprised to find lunch, ammunition, and bait all in the same store.

5. It is amazing how Joe (4) his (4) through his opponent’s guard to land a punch.

• A Mercedes Benz is not a status symbol. A Ford F150 4x4 is.

1. We had driven over a (4) to find a restaurant that served key (4) pie.

6. Her face became (4) when she thought that he was going to (4) from the balcony. 7. What a (4) life the gangster did (4). 8. He used a special (4) to break into the safe and make off with the (4). 9. He did not (6) vision in his right eye after the damage to his (6). 10. The (5) bit her when she leaned against the (5) tree.

ANSWERS: 1) mile, lime 2) dies, Ides 3) melons, lemons 4) dais, aids 5) fits, fist 6) pale, leap 7) vile, live 8) tool, loot 9) retain, retina 10) cobra, carob

• The toothbrush is a family heirloom handed down from one generation to the next. • When the tornado siren goes off, you go into the yard to gather up the old kitchen sinks. • The ironing board doubles as the buffet table at family gatherings. • You crossed state lines on more than one occasion to get beer. • You learned how to shoot a gun before you learned how to multiply. • You have had this conversation: “You wanna Coke?” “Yeah.” “What kind?” “Dr. Pepper.”

Answers: 1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. A-Since 1983, pennies are made of 97.5% zinc and plated with a thin copper coating. 6. B 7. D 8. A-Even if 50% of the bill is identifiable as United States currency, if you provide evidence that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Treasury that the missing portions have been totally destroyed, you will get a refund. (WAIT!!! Don’t try this. It is illegal to purposely

4. Who is pictured on the back of a penny? a. George Washington b. Abraham Lincoln c. Benjamin Franklin d. Thomas Jefferson

8. If you have money which is destroyed and you want a replacement, how much of the money must still be recognizable? a. More than 50% b. 75% c. 90% d. There is no way to get a replacement for money that you destroyed. (Sorry, learn how to treat your money better.)

5. Pennies are made up of only 2.5 percent copper. Which other metal makes up the bulk of these little nearly worthless coins? a. Zinc b. Bronze c. Brass d. Plastic

9. How many times can paper currency be folded before it tears (according to official government estimates)? a. 1,000 times b. 2,500 times c. 3,000 times d. 4,000 times

6. How much U.S. currency is currently in circulation? a. $200 billion b. $750 billion c. $1.6 trillion d. $4.7 trillion

10. How many times is “USA” printed on each $100 bill? a. 6 times b. 8 times c. 10 times d. dozens of times

destroy U.S. currency, so stop trying to be smart...put away your video camera, unless you want to be placed in cuffs!) 9. D-Currency paper is composed of 75% cotton and 25% linen. It would take about 4,000 double folds (first forward and then backwards) before a note will tear. 10. D-Microprinting appears as just a thin line to the naked eye, but can be easily read upon magnification. Microprinting began in 1990 with the addition of the words “The United States of America” printed around the edge of the portraits. The new bills still use microprinting, but in a different location. These words now appear around Ben Franklin’s lapel. In addition, the words “USA 100” are printed tens of

times within the lower left “100.” The “1” is actually less than half an inch in height, and has “USA 100” printed in it dozens of times. (Source: my magnifying glass and a lot of time to analyze the many hundred dollar bills in my pocket)

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Wisdom key: 7-10 correct: You are a winner! Here, take one of my hundreds...Oh man, they are all falling out of my pockets, gosh, what is going on here...I am a mess, that’s the problem when you have too many of these. 4-6 correct: “efil ni erehwon uoy teg lliw ytircoidem” That is Latin for: “mediocrity will get you nowhere in life” (or maybe it’s just backwards English). 0-3 Correct: Hey, listen, there is this great contest being ran by the Treasury Department right now. They say that it is very hard to destroy dollar bills. So they want people to send them videos of themselves tearing bills. You should sign up. You can win good prizes (... like 30 days in the State Penitentiary).

Answer to riddle: The poison was frozen in the ice cubes which gradually melted later on. The man drank the punch while they were still frozen and so was saved.

2. Who decides whose portrait appears on currency? a. Since 1938, General Mills cereal has had a biannual cereal box contest in which children submit their vote for who should appear on upcoming bills. This tradition began when FDR wanted children, who were living through the Depression, to feel hopeful about money. b. The Vice President. (Why do you think Donald Duck appears on the new dollar bill?) c. Treasury Secretary. (Mr. Lew, I know you read TJH...um, uh, I kinda’ think I’m good looking. I’m not sure that I wouldn’t be a good choice for the next “hundy” bill.) d. The Chinese government, after all, they own all the bills anyways. (Okay, politics: check.)

3. What’s the average life span of a dollar bill? a. 4.8 years b. 12.5 years c. 22.1 years d. 34.9 years

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1. What does the Latin term “annuit coeptis,” which appears above the pyramid on the back of the $1 bill, mean? a. Please remove before placing dirty clothing in washing machine b. Good for a cup of coffee at least c. You don’t own me; I own you d. Providence has favored our undertakings

7. How much does it cost the Mint to create each $1 bill? a. one tenth of a cent b. 1.2 cents c. 2.2 cents d. 5.2 cents

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Focus on People

Sandy Eller

An Inside Look at the JCCRP

JCCRP Insurance Enroller: Lisa Segelnick

or those who receive health insurance as a benefit them. People pay so much money for their health insurance and many who come of their employment, the monthly premium that in to us tell me they don’t know why they have never heard about these programs.” The soft spoken 28-year-old graduated from Queens College, got a Masters in covers most general medical costs isn’t something Education from Touro College and taught for two years in a Queens public school that requires much thought. For everyone else, health before she realized that while she enjoyed helping people, she was looking to spend insurance can be a major expense, as monthly premiums some time outside a classroom setting. It was an ad from a non-profit agency that continue to skyrocket, making something as essential gave Lisa the opportunity to spend her days assisting others in a setting that was as health insurance a luxury that many can no longer much more to her liking. After four years working as a facilitator in Brooklyn, Lisa afford. While there are no and low cost state and federal heard of an opening at the JCCRP, which was closer to her Hillcrest home and she programs to make health insurance affordable to all, many was hired by the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty to fill the position with find the process of enrolling more than a little daunting. the JCCRP, a local affiliate. But the word “daunting” vanishes from their vocabulary when they meet Lisa “It was perfect for me,” said Lisa of her move Segelnick, the insurance expert at the Jewish to the JCCRP, which is also a beneficiary agency Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula of the UJA Federation. “I am always meeting who spends all day, every day, enrolling area res“When you think about how many new people, getting to know them and hear their idents of all income levels in Child Health Plus, stories. I find that a lot of people have tried apFamily Health Plus and Medicaid. people you are helping, you sit back plying for these insurance programs on their own “While Medicaid and Family Health Plus are and either they found the paperwork overwhelmfor low income families, a lot of people don’t and you say to yourself, ‘I feel good.’” ing or they are denied because they make a misrealize that Child Health Plus is for people at take on their application. I do this all the time, any income level up to age nineteen,” explained so I can fill out the forms quickly.” Lisa. “With Child Health Plus you pay a small premium depending on your income but it is minimal compared to the regular cost Even with her experience as a dedicated insurance enroller, it takes Lisa roughly of insurance and a lot of people don’t realize that this low cost option is available to half an hour to fill out each application and she cautions all applicants to be sure to bring “the big four” with them when they come in to enroll: proof of address, social security card, proof of identity or citizenship, and proof of income. In addition to being able to advocate for people whose claims may be denied, Lisa feels that having the personal touch from someone within the Jewish community makes the enrollment process both easier and more pleasant. “We understand the community and its needs,” explained Lisa. “Coming in to us is so much easier than going down to the Medicaid office to fill out the applications which is like the DMV. You wait on line and then talk to a total stranger who rarely takes the time to hear you out. If you forget anything, you have to go back home and then stand on line all over again. With me, you make an appointment, you come in and we fill out the paperwork together and if for any reason you are missing any documents, all you have to do is drop it by at your convenience. People are surprised at just how fast the whole process goes.” As someone who attended yeshivas all her life, Lisa is in the unique position to understand the particular needs of the Jewish community. “A lot of young couples coming back from Israel need health insurance to bridge the gap until they get settled in their new lives,” said Lisa. “When they come back to the United States, they may have no income at all and during that hopefully short time period they may be the perfect candidates for Medicaid and Family Health Plus, which is also ideally suited for newlyweds who may have little or no income.” As area residents struggle cope with the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many still find themselves unemployed and consequently, uninsured. “People are still struggling, still trying to sort out their lives,” said Lisa. “I was in a restoration center just a week ago and there are still about one hundred people coming in every day. Some are still living in hotels and with some still out of work, they need all the help they can get.” In her downtime, Lisa loves to spend time with her family and friends, enjoys both good books and good movies, but also finds that her day job is particularly rewarding. “When you think about how many people you are helping, when you get that call once in a while saying, ‘Thank you so much for helping me. I really appreciate it,’ you sit back and you say to yourself, ‘I feel good.’” To contact the JCCRP, call 718-327-7755 or visit them at 1525 Central Avenue in Far Rockaway.

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From the Mountains to the Prayers

I had noticed on a different morning. From that shul, I was able to look out and see the ridgeline of the Bear Mountain State Park on the horizon. While they’re not quite the Alps or the Rockies or even the Appalachians, looking at those gentle peaks while saying these words still gives me a sense of what I am saying. I’ve wondered about this piece of Tehillim. Dovid HaMelech was a great baal bitachon. Why was he looking to the mountains for help instead of just trusting in Hashem? The very

next posuk says “My help comes from G-d, Who created Heaven and Earth,” so what’s the point of looking to the mountains? The various commentaries discuss that one who is in trouble will climb to a high vantage point so he can scan

he was resigned to his sorry fate just a few moments before, he felt alone, bereft, and hopeless. On the other side of the hill, though, his saviors had been making their way to him for some time. He just couldn’t see it. And that’s what inspired me.

We should focus on the mountains and their message: our salvation may be just out of view, prepared a long time ago by our loving Father in Heaven, but coming to us to arrive at the precise moment Hashem intended.

the horizon for any help arriving even from distant places. Alas, the psalmist relates that there was no one coming, and he realized he could rely on none but the Al-mighty Himself. I’d like to suggest a different scenario, one that gives me great comfort, and also answers my question about Dovid’s faith in Hashem. Imagine someone is in a desert. He is out of water, food, and the sun is rising. Soon it will be scorching hot and he will likely succumb to the heat and not make it through. As he looks around him, he sees no hope. There is just sand as far as the eye can see. Suddenly, from over a dune comes a rider on a camel. He has water, provisions, and more camels. In fact, he is part of an entourage that rescues this man and brings him back to civilization. As the gleeful man runs to the top of the dune, he looks down the other side and sees the encamped group and is overjoyed. He thought he would die alone, but now there were dozens of people coming to his aid, and they had been waiting there all along! Let’s backtrack five minutes. When

When Dovid said, “I lifted my eyes to the mountains to see from whence my salvation would arise,” he wasn’t necessarily saying that he expected help from others, but in lieu of that, he would rely on the Master of the World. Rather, perhaps he was saying, “I feel alone and helpless, but as I lift my eyes to the mountains, and realize that I don’t know what’s on the other side, I renew my faith in Hashem Who has undoubtedly already prepared my salvation just over the horizon.” We often get frustrated when we can’t see any possible solutions to our problems. Whether it’s money, health, relationships, or any other dif-

ficulty, we forget how shortsighted we truly are and our problems seem insurmountable. We throw our hands up in desperation, and hopefully, we turn to G-d. At that point, however, we should focus on the mountains and their message: our salvation may be just out of view, prepared a long time ago by our loving Father in Heaven, but coming to us to arrive at the precise moment Hashem intended. Indeed, that may be why this chapter is unique in its initial verbiage. It’s not a song about ascending steps, it’s one that teaches us how to pick ourselves up and begin to ascend. By leaving depression and despair behind, we can focus our energies on making it through and expectantly waiting for the salvation we know is just out of view. It keeps us going, renews our faith, and helps us overcome the seemingly unconquerable challenges of life, knowing that though we can’t see anyone else, we are never alone. Jonathan Gewirtz is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in publications around the world. He also operates JewishSpeechWriter.com, where you can order a custom-made speech for your next special occasion. For more information, or to sign up for his weekly Dvar Torah in English, e-mail info@JewishSpeechWriter.com. © 2013 by Jonathan Gewirtz. All rights reserved.

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t happens to the best of us. There I was, thinking about the fact that I had a deadline for writing my next article, and I was blank. I was uninspired. Nothing came to mind. I won’t call it writer’s block, because my work isn’t based on my ability to write, but rather on my ability to be inspired, and transcribe that feeling onto paper. As davening came to an end that morning, the shliach tzibur started saying Tehillim, chapter 121. He said, “Shir La’maalos, esah ainai el he’harim,” A song for [the One who will create] ascensions, I lift my eyes to the mountains, [and ask] ‘from whence shall come my salvation?’” We’ve all said it many times, and perhaps noticed that it begins differently than the other chapters which start Shir HaMaalos, not Shir LaMaalos. Rashi actually says it was the one the Levi’im sang first while ascending the steps in the Bais HaMikdash, despite not being first in Sefer Tehillim. As we said this, I turned to the window. I did that because of something

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Quality vs. Quantity Recently I have begun to study Torah on a regular basis by attending a weekly class, reading on my own, and maintaining a study partner over the phone through an organization called “Partners in Torah.” The more I learn, the more I realize there is so much more I need to know. Sometimes I find that discouraging. But here’s my main dilemma: I have an extremely busy schedule and have very little time for additional Torah study. If I read some Torah before going to sleep, I often get tired and fall asleep during my weekly class. It’s not uncommon that I need to cancel with my “phone chavruta” because I’m up against a deadline at work. Even on weekends, I feel I need my rest to recoup from a tiring week. Should I cut back, or is quantity better than quality? The Rabbi Responds: Firstly, I am so glad to hear that you are feeling a thirst for Torah knowledge, and have begun to learn on a regular basis using various means and venues. Don’t be disheartened by the realization that there’s so much more to learn. The more ignorant you feel, the more you are actually learning. It’s a never-ending process. The more you learn, the more you realize how much more there is to learn, and the greater the thirst you will have to learn. A Torah Sage is called a “Talmid Chacham.” Chacham means “wise man.” “Talmid” means a “student.” A true Torah scholar is always a student yearning for more wisdom. Regarding quality vs. quantity dilemma, ideally one should strive for excellence in both. The bigger the sacrifice one makes to learn Torah, the more he will succeed in growing in his knowledge and expertise. I’d like to share with you an insight I once heard. Our forefather, Yaakov (Jacob), studied Torah for many years under the tutelage of his father, Yitzchak (Isaac). When he left his father, before going to Lavan, Yaakov went to study at the Yeshiva of Shem and Eber (Noah’s son and grandson) for 14 years. What was there to learn from Shem and Eber that he didn’t yet learn from his own father? Many explain that Abraham’s (and by extension, Yitzchak’s) Torah was based on observing the world and was based on logical conclusions. That works fine when you are being raised in a sheltered

environment and life is going smoothly. Shem and Eber’s Torah was passed down from father to son, and wasn’t necessarily logical. It was faith-based. It’s how they maintained their integrity while living amongst corrupt societies. It’s how they endured life’s challenges, because life doesn’t always make sense to us. Before leaving his sheltered environment and venturing into the world of Lavan, Yaakov needed to study the Torah of Shem and Eber, which was rooted in tradition and faith, to complement the Torah of logic he gleaned from his father. Rashi tells us that for all the 14 years in the Yeshiva of Shem, Yaakov never lied down to sleep. While in the yeshiva of Isaac, he ostensibly went to bed every night so that he could get a good night’s rest and study the next day with a clear head. Why did he change his conduct while in the Yeshiva of Shem and Eber? Rabbi Yisroel Reisman pointed out that in traditional Yeshivos, virtually the entire day is spent learning Torah. If one makes sure to get the rest he feels he needs, the more productive he can be. However, when one is not in Yeshiva and must find time to set aside for Torah learning, it requires pushing oneself and making sacrifices. That is why Yaakov never went to sleep in a bed for 14 years. He was preparing himself for living as a Jew and learning Torah while working hard and long hours in an atmosphere that was not conducive to Torah study. The Torah is the lifeline of our people. We need to make time to study every day. For most of us, it is only possible to study daily for a relatively short time. That’s okay. As long as that time is sacrosanct. And when we do have extra time, like on weekends or holidays, we need to take advantage of the time we are given. It’s our most precious commodity. Please note, the information written above is not meant as a rabbinic ruling. If you have any questions, please consult your rabbinic authority for clarification. Yehoshua Levy, a teacher of Torah, is a writer and lecturer who dares to think outside the box to bring his thought-provoking insights and facts to his readers. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at editor@fivetownsjewishhome.com.

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Parshas Trumah

The Mercy of Hashem “Speak to the Jewish people and they should take to Me trumah; from each man whose heart so motivates him, you should take My trumah.” — Shemos 25:2 The entire Jewish nation — every man, woman, and child — experienced the revelation of Hashem on Har Sinai. They saw Hashem as clearly as humans can, and they attained a level of prophecy. Now they were being offered one of the greatest gifts imaginable: Hashem Himself was going to dwell amongst them. They were going to experience Hashem’s presence regularly, they are being given the opportunity to participate in the building of the greatest edifice ever created — Hashem’s dwelling place in this world. The gold, silver and copper, the wood, hides and oil will all come from the people them-

selves: “from each man whose heart so motivates him.” It should come as no surprise that the people offered their donations to the Mishkan with zeal and enthusiasm. After only a short while, Moshe had to turn away more donations; there was

money, please speak softly. It Was All Voluntary This Bal Ha’Turim is very difficult to understand, why would Moshe have to make this appeal in a gentle manner? This wasn’t a tax that the people were

Hashem has mercy on the money of Yisrael, as if to say Hashem feels badly that the Jewish people have to spend money, even on mitzvos. more collected than could be used. Interestingly, the Bal Ha’Turim explains that when Hashem told Moshe to ask for contributions, He told him to ask in a gentle tone. Since it means that people will have to part with their

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being forced to pay. It wasn’t some despot demanding an exorbitant bribe. This was a moment in history-- the Chosen Nation was being given this great opportunity to be a part of building the house of Hashem, and they understood it for what it was. Why would Moshe have to speak softly? Surely they would give willingly. The Jews Were Fantastically Rich The question is even more pointed because the Jewish people were fabulously wealthy. Hashem promised Avrohom Avinu that when his children would leave bondage, it would be with great riches. Right before the Jews left, they went to their Egyptian masters and “borrowed” gold, silver, and all types of valuables. They despoiled Mitzrayim, walking out with wealth that had been gathered for hundreds of years. They were being offered to convert some of that wealth into one of the greatest honors given to man- to become a builder of the Mishkan. This was a singular event in the history of mankind—for eternity to be the one who provided the precious stones for the ephod, or the one who contributed the gold for menorah. If every contribution was given willingly, the entire generation had enough to give, and it was a great honor to give, why would Hashem be concerned that Moshe gently coax them into giving? The answer to this question can be best understood when we focus on man’s relationship to his Creator.

Hashem’s Relationship to Man The Chovos Ha’Levovos explains that if you to take the most generous, loving person that you have ever met and then multiply that mercy by ten thousand ten thousands, you won’t begin to reach the love that Hashem has for each of His creations. The one concept that must be firmly embedded in the mind of every Jew is that Hashem is more concerned for his good than he is, and Hashem loves him even more than he loves himself. This love manifests in many ways. Chazal tell us that Hashem has mercy on the money of Yisrael, as if to say Hashem feels badly that the Jewish people have to spend money, even on mitzvos. Granted it is for their good, and granted it is the greatest investment that they could ever make, but, it means parting with things valuable to them, and if it could be, Hashem feels badly. Hashem is the Giver, always wishing to share of His good, to give more — not to take. This seems to be the answer to the question on the Bal Ha’Turim: There is no doubt that the chance to contribute something towards the Mishkan is a great honor. Anyone whose donation woauld be accepted would bear a mark of nobility that he would cherish for years. But it involved his giving. He had to part with some of his wealth, and Hashem, if it could be, felt badly. It was as if Hashem was saying: “Oy, it must be difficult. You have that precious gem, that beautiful gold. I feel badly, even asking.” Even though the act of giving has taken something fleeting and turned it into the greatest investment, something that will remain with them for eternity, at the moment that the person gives over those stones, it was difficult on some level. Hashem felt his pain, and said: “Moshe, please be gentle with them.” This is a fantastic illustration of the extent of Hashem’s humility and concern for us, and the extent to which He is sensitive to our feelings. When we focus on the loving kindness that Hashem showers upon us daily, we grow in our apperception of that love, and then reciprocally, we feel an overwhelming sense of appreciation and love to our Creator.

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Prinking on Durim? Make Sure to Read this Before You Start

Moshe Fink, Owner of Chateau de Vin, Answers Your “Ad D’lo Yadda” Questions

I don’t know a thing about wine but would like to try some at my Purim seudah. What wines would you recommend for a novice wine drinker? I am assuming you are referring to a novice wine drinker, who is looking to drink and appreciate wine. For such a novice, there has recently been an explosion of semisweet, and semi-dry wines. Obviously, the difference would be that one is a little towards the sweeter side and one is a little towards the drier side. These wines are a perfect stepping stone for a novice to begin the journey towards getting to appreciate fine, dry wines. Professionals in our store can guide anyone through the journey. At Achashveirosh’s party everyone had wine their age. Any suggestions for doing that today?

Unless everyone at your seudah is under 6 or 7 years old, I think that would be a very difficult and quite expensive task. Most wines on the store shelves are less than 5 years old, and any wine older than that would start to command a premium price. The quality of wines over 15 years old may or may not be good, depending on the specific wine and how it’s been stored. Since Purim is a time for enjoyment and simcha, I would suggest buying wine that you know is good quality rather than experiment with old expensive wine that may or may not be good. What is the whole deal about letting your wine breathe? How should I go about it this Purim? While a wine sits cooped up in a sealed bottle, the tannins tighten up; when you

open the bottle and drink it right away, it will feel very rough on the palate. Letting the wine breathe or aerating the wine will maximize your wine’s exposure to the surrounding air. By allowing wine to mix and mingle with air, the wine will typically warm up, the wine’s aromas will open up, the flavor profile will soften and mellow out a bit, and the overall flavor characteristics will improve. Typically, it is red wines that need to breathe. How long is dependent on the levels of tannins in the wine. The higher the tannin level, the drier the wine, the more it would need to breathe—usually somewhere between 15 to 20 minutes for lower level tannins or longer for higher levels. Many think that just opening the bottle and leaving it for an hour would be enough. The problem with that is that there is not enough surface area in the neck of the bottle to allow much of the air to come

Chateau de Vin was opened in 1991 by David and Fay Elefant, residents of Cedarhurst who saw that the growing frum community in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway needed a liquor store that would focus on the frum community’s needs. Moshe Fink took over for the Elefants in 2001. An avid wine lover, he felt he could help people develop an appreciation for fine wines and liquors. Chateau de Vin is the only all-kosher wine store in Long Island. Servicing the frum community for over 20 years, Chateau de Vin knows how to provide for the community’s simchas with utmost professionalism. They pride themselves on their personal service and help customers select the perfect wines and liquors for them. Wine tastings are held on Thursday nights and before the yom tovim, extra wine tastings are held as well. Chateau de Vin is located at 544 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst, New York, 516-374-WINE (9463), or online at www.onlykosherwine.com.

Can you give me suggestions for two or three wines that a wine expert would enjoy? Just coming from the Kosher Food and Wine Experience in Manhattan a week or two ago and seeing so many new wines that are flooding the market , it’s hard to narrow down it to three wines but I will give you three wines that are not new but are from my favorites. One is a $30 bottle from the Karmei Yosef Winery, a boutique winery not far from Yerushalayim, and it’s the Bravdo Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. It’s a full-bodied smooth red wine, with aromas of blackberry and currant. It’s aged for 12 months in oak barrels. The second one is an old classic in the $70 range and it’s the Domain du Castel Grand vin 2009, produced by the Castel Winery, also a boutique winery near Yerushalayim. A blend of 70% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot and 5% Petit Verdot is a full-bodied, very well balance complex flavors and a very long finish. And the third one is a well-known red wine in the $90 bottle range: the Covenant Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 produced in California by Jeff Morgon and well-respected wine writer. It is a very big, full-bodied wine, with great tannin structure. What are your bestsellers around Purim time? Purim is a time for being extremely happy, and making other people happy as well. The pasuk says that wine makes one happy, for that reason, among others, the mitzvah of Purim is to drink wine specifically. Since Purim is also a time for gift-giving, many people include a bottle of wine in their mishloach manos packages. Wine, therefore, is by far the biggest seller during the Purim season. Which wine specifically is our best seller that is very hard to say since as I said there is an explosion in new wines constantly coming out. Consumers are always looking to try new wines. I am a whiskey lover but I want to be mekayem the mitzva of drinking on Purim with wine. Any suggestions how I can have both this Purim? I heard you shouldn’t mix these two. I would not advise to mix wine and whiskey, although there are some people that could, and there are some cocktails that incorporate both of them. Taking the chance of ruining your stomach and your Purim (what should be the happiest day of the year) is just not worth it. Just know that the mitzvas hayom is with wine.

My close business associate is a scotch connoisseur and I am completely clueless. How can I choose a nice scotch for him? Is it safe to say that the more expensive, the better? The usual rule is that the older the whiskey, the better it is; every distillery has their own taste profile and someone might like one over the other. Even within the same brand of scotch, sometimes an individual likes the taste of a younger whiskey. For instance, I have many customers who prefer Glenlivet 15 over the 18, or the 18 over the 21 year. There are also smooth scotch and peaty scotch, which you would have to know what his preference is. It is said when it comes to a product of taste it is hard to buy a gift that you are sure is something that they will like. My suggestion, therefore, would be to buy an older whiskey, within the price range that you wish to spend, as that is more impressive.

My brother gave me a really expensive bottle of wine for Rosh Hashana last year. How can I tell if it’s ready to drink? People should know that once wine is sealed in a bottle there is no way to know anything about the taste of that wine without actually opening the bottle and tasting it. Another thing to know is that as a general rule, winemakers who worry about the image of their wine would not release a wine to the public before it is ready to drink. If a consumer opens a bottle, drinks it before being ready and doesn’t like the taste of it, it would have a bad reflection on that brand, thus tarnishing the image of the winery. Expensive, wellmade wines, although ready to drink when released (usually 2 to 3 or more years after fermentation), may feel very tight on the palate. They would mellow and get better the longer it ages, if aged properly. So to answer your specific question, if you are someone who buys wines by the case, you need to try a bottle every few months or even years to see when it best fits your taste profile. If you just have one bottle,

and have an occasion to drink it, open and decant it, and enjoy! Are there any recent trends in the industry that you can tell me about? Since we are talking to the frum community, I am assuming you are talking about trends having an effect on our community. The biggest trend in the wine department is the explosion of great quality kosher wines. The biggest explosion is out of Israel. While wine has been produced in Israel for the longest time, the wine was not known to be quality wine. In the last number of years, there has been a revolution in the quality of Israeli wines. Wineries hired young winemakers that they send abroad to train in the art of wine-making, and they have dramatically improved the wine-making process. There are also many boutique wineries that have been making quality non-kosher wine that have decided to become kosher, due to the increased demand of quality kosher wine. Another trend is regarding the whiskey industry. There are whiskey distilleries of quality single malts that are seeking to get kosher certification. This is also due to the increased demand by the kosher consumer for quality products. Is Israeli wine really so good? Or do people only drink it for kashrus and solidarity reasons? While many people drink Israeli wines for solidarity reasons, I don’t think that would make anyone drink bad wine just to support Israel. The fact is that over the last 10 to 15 years, the quality of Israeli wines have consistently improved so that right now they rival wines from anywhere else in the world— kosher and even non-kosher wines! Some Israeli wines receive consistently high ratings in the non-Jewish wine media. Right now, the facts are that a wine expert can have solidarity by supporting the Israeli wine industry without compromising one iota of the quality. The kashrus is a non-issue because there are different hechsherim in each country, even in Israel, that some people use and some who don’t. What can I do with all my open bottles of wine after Purim? When will they go bad? Can I preserve them? Can I reseal them so my cleaning lady doesn’t traif them up? This is a multi-faceted question. Firstly, one should know that once a bottle of wine is opened, the best way to protect the quality of the wine is to drink it up. There are two basic tools to preserve the wine and both attempt to do the same thing in two different ways: to keep the wine from being over-exposed to air, which could oxidize the wine and affect the taste. One item is a pump that pumps out the excess air from the wine bottle and basically makes the

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wine airtight in the bottle. The second is a can of carbon dioxide that one sprays into the open bottle that creates a coating of carbon dioxide that blocks the oxidized air from touching the wine. Both will preserve the wine maybe a day or two but there is no substitute for finishing the bottle. As far as non-mevushal wines are concerned, you can tape the bottle up in a way that creates a seal that should be recognized if tampered with. We also sell a combination lock that can lock your opened bottle. Although I don’t pretend to be a posek and these questions should be asked to your local rabbi, I think these two ideas should be fine. A Long Island wine was served at the recent Presidential Inauguration. Are there any kosher wines from Long Island that you would recommend? Right now there is no kosher wine on the market from Long Island. Although New York State is one of the largest wineproducing states in the country, much of it coming from Long Island, for some reason, none of the kosher wine producers have tapped that region to produce wine, although I must mention that a few years ago a few local Far Rockaway residents bought grapes from the north of Long Island and for a few years produced wine which was on the market for some time.

(We probably still have some bottles in stock.) They have stopped producing and that ended the kosher Long Island wine for now. Can you tell me what is the difference between scotch, bourbon and whiskey? In a nutshell, whiskey is a general term for a spirit distilled from malted grain. There are different types of whiskey. A whiskey distilled in Scotland is called Scotch. There are regulations as to the exact process of whiskey called Scotch; basically, it is produced from malted barley. Bourbons are produced mostly in the Kentucky, and by law has to be made from at least 51% corn, the rest is made of other malted grains. They both have different taste profiles and usually each category has their fans, and they each enjoy their own drink. Which foods go well with white wine and which go well with red? While I always tell customers that they should find a wine they enjoy and not always listen to rules telling them which wines to enjoy, the general rule of wine pairing is that white wine goes with lighter dishes such as pastas, fish and chicken. Red wines, on the other hand, assuming it’s a full-bodied, dry red wine would go with heavier dishes such as meat dishes.

I would like to use this opportunity to tell your readers, that while Purim is a time for drinking, it is more importantly a time to be happy. I never saw someone who is sick from the wine he drank being happy. So please enjoy wine but be very mindful of your limits, and realize that the effects of wine drinking sometimes takes time to feel so by the time you feel the high, you are already feeling sick. So please be very careful. And enjoy your Purim responsibly.

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“My Jihad Is to Build Friendships Across the Aisle...My Jihad Is To Build Bridges Through Friendship…My Jihad Is Not To Judge People By Their Cover.” - Some of the banners appearing on Chicago area buses, sponsored by The Council on American-Islamic Relations in an effort to repackage the word “Jihad” “After a few days in the sun, Ari and Rahm could pass for African-Americans, which led to the occasional dustup on a beach that was segregated in custom and practice. Certain people—mostly white males between the ages of 10 and 15—made it their business to enforce the unwritten whites-only rule. When they called my brothers [derogatory racial names] and tried to bully us off the beach, we—naturally—refused to move. Instead, one of us would answer, ‘You can’t make me leave.’” - From Rahm Emanuel’s brother Ezekial’s upcoming autobiography “This was a necessary evil. G-d bless you sir.” - A rapper in L.A writing words of encouragement to Chris Dorner, who killed four innocent people and called the father of one of his victims repeatedly and taunted him that he failed at protecting his daughter “Supporters of Hillary Clinton have already started a 2016 super PAC on her behalf called ‘Ready for Hillary.’ And more cautious Democratic supporters have started another super PAC called ‘Bracing for Biden.’” –Jimmy Fallon

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Excerpts from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta’s Congressional testimony regarding Benghazi: Sen. Graham: Your testimony, as I understand it, Secretary Panetta, that you talked to the President of the United States one time. Sec. Panetta: I talked to him on September 11 with regards to the fact that we were aware this attack was taking place. Sen. Graham: One time. Sec. Panetta: Right. Sen. Graham: What time did you tell him that? Sec. Panetta: I think that was approximately about 5 o’clock? Sen. Graham: It lasted almost eight hours. And my question to you is during that eight-hour period, did the President show any curiosity about how’s this going, what kind of assets do you have helping these people? Did he ever make that phone call? Sec. Panetta: Look, there is no question in my mind that the President of the United States was concerned about American lives and, frankly, all of us were concerned about American lives. Sen. Graham: With all due respect, I don’t believe that’s a credible statement if he never called and asked you, are we helping these people; what’s happening to them?

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For Her Brothers

Hindy Mizrahi Speaks About the Privilege of Growing Up with Her Special Siblings

“I have seen people believe that they can dictate to G-d which challenges in life they want, but I have learned that G-d only gives what he knows we can handle.”

Hindy with Shmuel Zalman and Shaya

he Ohel Dinner, an event hosting over a thousand guests, took place this past Sunday night at the New York Hilton. The venue, banquet and program were imposing, but the evening’s most impressive moment went to a mother who overwhelmed the large audience with an even larger message. Hindy Mizrahi accepted the Ohel honor on behalf of her family—including her four brothers, who are residents of an Ohel Bais Ezra residence established for them. Her four brothers, Shaya, Moishe, Avraham Yitzchak, and Shmuel Zalman, are wellknown in the Far Rockaway/ Five Towns community. They Hindy’s brothers live in an Ohel Bais Ezra home just a few houses away from Hindy’s parents, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Reisman, and work in local businesses. Shmuel Zalman and Avraham Yitzchak are assistant rebbes in Yeshiva Darchei Torah. Shaya works in the Five Towns Simcha Hall. Moishe worked in the Adult Living Center and Chap a Nosh until his untimely passing just a few months ago. It is their warm smiles and effervescent greetings that people love. When greeting a young man from the community, undoubtedly, Shmuel Zalman will request that he send their regards to his wife. A little baby being held by his mother will get a smile and a “he’s so cute!” comment from Shaya. Avraham Yitzchak gushes about the students he helps in his class. And Moishe would always wave his special wave when he saw friends coming down the street. A neighbor on their block told me that she feels privileged to live near the Reisman brothers. She mentioned their menschlechkeit and their love of life. Her husband sometimes davens in the Agudah, Rabbi’s Reisman’s shul, and he is so impressed by the way they sit through davening. When the brothers ate over for a meal one Shabbos, their singing enhanced the Shabbos seudah. But the four Reisman brothers were not the ones who were honored on Sunday night. It was Hindy, their sister, who captivated to the audience. Her message was one of love, it was one of acceptance, and it was one of appreciation for her special brothers. Moishe and Shmuel Zalman in 2008 Hindy is a wife, mother and

entrepreneur. “I am a person who’s ‘out there.’ I’ve served as president of the sisterhood in my Shul and treasurer of my son’s school, but I’ve never spoken publicly on this scale. It was a little scary, but I was determined to get my message across and to share my story and the story of my brothers.” Hindy grew up in the Five Towns, one of eleven children of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Reisman. Among her siblings were four brothers with special needs. The family is happy, loving and close, but growing up, Hindy felt the scrutiny of a community uncomfortable with accepting the disabled. Though their immediate friends and neighbors were warm and supportive, the community at large could not relate to them. “People watched us, questioned us—especially when it came to shidduchim—they asked for DNA checks. They made unfeeling remarks. They were often, although unknowingly, very unkind. I was secure with myself and my family, but it was hard.” In her acceptance speech, Hindy expressed herself compellingly, “I was looked at with both awe and skepticism. I was someone to socialize with and befriend but not someone to get too close to or even marry, because my genes were considered blemished. My special brothers, who I would not trade for anything in the world, were considered imperfect and defective.” Hindy continued, “I have seen people believe that they can dictate to G-d which challenges in life they want, but I have learned that G-d only gives what he knows we can handle. It is up to us to rise to the occasion.” Recently, Hindy’s brother, Moishe, died at the young age of 31. When he was growing up, he was a beloved and accepted member of a community that knew his parents and family. To strangers, though, he was unappreciated. He was a bother, a curiosity or, at best, an outsider. Yet, after his death, thousands of Hindy’s husband, Robby, people came to the funeral to mourn and her son, Matthew this special person; hundreds were at the graveside. He had made a tremendous impact on the community; he had many friends in many arenas. Members of Hatzalah and famous Jewish singers felt close to Moishe and would visit him when he was sick. Special kumzitzes were arranged for Moishe because he loved singing so much. Now, with his death, people appreciated him for who he was. In his memory, his sister Hindy stood at the podium to share how the hardships and challenges her family faced were, in fact, beautiful and irreplaceable experiences. Growing up with her brothers made her more sensitive, more understanding, and more honest. It was a “hardship” that none of the famContinued on page 98

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her son what giving is all about. She and her husband threw a huge community birthday party for Matthew and invited the neighborhood children. There was pizza, there were rides, but there were no presents. Hindy explained to Matthew that she will buy him the presOn Purim last year with a friend ent that he wished for, but that in lieu of gifts, Matthew requested that friends give a donation to Ohel. Hindy wanted to show her son the importance of giving. And on his birthday, and for the next few years too, Matthew would hand out flyers to friends at his party, asking them to help support this wonderful organization. He was excited to help others give and to have others give on his behalf. Such is the power of giving and such is the power of growing up learning to give to others. A few years ago, Hindy took her brothers on a Chol Hamoed outing in Boro Park. As they were leaving the building, they noticed that it started raining. Shaya, with his bright, blue eyes, excitedly exclaimed, “Look, Hindy, April showers bring May flowers!” “Yes, Shaya, it does,” Hindy agreed. And Shaya was so excited by the drizzle that he kept on repeating the phrase, “April flowers bring May flowers.” Other people who were exiting the show noticed Shaya in his exuberance. At first, Hindy admits, she was embarrassed. But then she realized that he was enjoying the moment—and this was something they could all enjoy as well. Now, every spring, Shaya makes sure to remind Hindy about “April showers bring May flowers.” Before her speech, Hindy told Shaya that she would tell the audience about that Chol Hamoed trip and his excitement about the rain. During her speech, in the midst of telling this story, Hindy was overcome with emotion. She took a few seconds to prepare herself before continuing on with the story. And then, during those few seconds, a lone voice broke the silence. It was Shaya, announcing to those around him, “April showers bring May flowers.” Of course, those words brought smiles and laughter to the audience. And even more so, they highlighted the beauty of Hindy’s childhood that was filled with so many happy times with her brothers. When Hindy Mizrahi finished speaking on Sunday night, it was apparent that it was us who were missing out on a great deal—not Hindy or her family. The audience rose as one and gave her a standing ovation—applauding her words for five minutes strong. Growing up with her Taking care of each other four special brothers was when Moishe wasn’t well indeed an exceptional and elevating experience. And she shares that honor with her family. “It is an honor that I, along with my parents and siblings, thank G-d for, for He has chosen us to be the vehicle from which to tell His special story,” Hindy explained. She concluded with a lesson for all. “The next time you meet someone who looks funny or acts funny, whose mental capacity is different, remember they are not just a physical body with a gene or two that went wrong. They have a special story to tell. They have a unique story to share. Get to know them. Get to know their parents and their siblings. You will be transformed. You will be inspired. You will become special.” Her words serve as a fitting tribute to Moishe, his brothers, and all of their family—and to us as well.

“It is an honor that I, along with my parents and siblings, thank G-d for, for He has chosen us to be the vehicle from which to tell His special story.”

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brothers and because of them. There are eleven siblings in the Reisman household. But their home was different that others growing up. “I am told that there is such a thing as sibling rivalry. There are siblings that are jealous of one another, or fight so much they can hurt one another physically and mentally. I wouldn’t know,” Hindy relates. “Because in my family of eleven we never fought, were never jealous and certainly never used words like moron, stupid or crazy. We defended each other. We cheered each other on. We knew from a young age what challenges really meant. “We learned very early on that life is unpredictable and you can plan and hope but humans and children are not robots and things sometimes happen or change… just because. We learned how to make sacrifices. Yes, it hurt that I couldn’t get a Cabbage Patch doll when all my friends had one, but if it meant my brother got an extra physical therapy lesson and he could now ride a bike—I was excited for him and I learned to play with my friend’s doll.” Though Hindy maintains that Sunday night’s honor was an opportunity to tell her own story and the story of her siblings, it would be incomplete without including her parents’ role as well. Hindy describes her parents as “superhuman.” She refers to her mother as a “soldier,” someone who forges ahead without complaint and gets the job done. Her father is “an inspiration” who never allowed his children to say, “I can’t do this!” There was always a way to do what Matthew, Hindy and Moishe you had to do—you just had wearing his Chap a Nosh hat and shirt to do your best and figure out how. “As young kids we saw what it really meant for parents to want their kids to be the best that they could be –not just what their parents wanted. Who would have believed that my father, a prominent orthodox Rabbi of a large illustrious community, and my mother, daughter of a worldrenowned Rosh Hayeshiva, would send four of their six boys to public school,” Hindy explained. The Reismans have their standards and want the best for each of their children. “They set their goals simply; saying Shema and brachot every morning, slowly and clearly. They taught them to greet everyone they met with a nice Shalom and strong handshake, while looking them in the eye.” A family friend related that what most impresses her about the Reisman brothers is that they were held to the same standards as the other children in the family. They don’t watch TV; they only eat in certain restaurants. They may be considered “special,” and Rabbi and Rebbetzin Reisman know that their neshamos are pure. Every morning, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Reisman would get up early to daven with their special sons and say Shema with them at night. Even now, when they don’t live at home, the Reismans make sure to daven with them. Growing up, the Reisman children made sure to treat their parents with the proper respect. Hindy relates that if she would ever act out, before her parents admonishing her, one of her brothers would inevitably chastise her. “Hindy, that’s not how you speak to your parents!” they would scold. Today, Hindy emulates her parents in her own child rearing. Her nineyear-old son knows that it’s his responsibility to look after his classmates who have less, to include and welcome them. His mother’s sensitivity was absorbed at home but Hindy knows that it won’t come as naturally to her children and she trains them accordingly. “When I was a kid and a friend came over to play, if a sibling wanted to play along, we let them because we saw the hurt when one of our brothers waited for a friend to play with, but no one came,” Hindy relates. “We were good to our friends, too. When we were captain of a sports team, or brought our ball to play with at recess, we made sure everyone who wanted to play got picked for a team, no matter their ability because we saw and felt rejection when one of our brothers sat on the side lines day after day wishing to participate in a game.” When Hindy’s son, Matthew, was four-years-old, she wanted to show

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Spinclass Politics with Michael Fragin Brooklyn College Boycott Israel Event NY City Mayoral Race Remembering Ed Koch The Future of the Republican Party February 19th Special Election Redistricting of Five Towns to Break the Orthodox Jewish Voting Block

The following are excerpts from Michael Fragin’s popular show, Spin Class, on the Nachum Segal Network. Michael Fragin: Good evening. Jeff Wiesenfeld is a CUNY trustee, and CUNY is in the news right now on lot of fronts but certainly the events going on in Brooklyn College are of particular interest to the listeners. Jeff, welcome to Spin Class. Jeff Wiesenfeld: It’s good to speak to you. Michael Fragin: The BDS Movement [Boycott, Divestment, Sanction] has moved into New York. They have moved into the heart of our community at Brooklyn College and held an event which was sponsored by the official college. This has obviously been a source of tremendous controversy. Jeff Wiesenfeld [CUNY trustee]: It’s very unfortunate. It is a first for City University. I see it as a dark day, and I say it openly. It will be very shocking to some in the educational establishment as a trustee to say, that I believe that the manner in which Karen Gould, the president of Brooklyn College, has responded to this is a black mark on her record. Michael Fragin: I hear exactly what you are saying but Mike Bloomberg turned around and said, “Well, academic freedom, if you don’t like it, go live in North Korea.” I thought that’s an interesting statement but what about academic freedom? Jeff Weisenfeld: Look, academic freedom, if you take it to its extreme applies to students and to professors. It does not apply to an administrative arm of the university. They are not entitled to convey an endorsement of a conference by a department. It should not have been permitted. Michael Fragin: So what kind of action might be taken? Jeff Wiesenfeld: There is no equal playing field on the campus because clearly these departments are not going to sponsor pro-Israel conferences; they are just

not going to do that. Also, they don’t really believe in freedom of speech. They only believe in freedom of speech that presents their viewpoint. If someone else comes on the campus, they disrupt, they might beat up Jewish students, they harass, they have all kinds of tactics. Their view of freedom of speech is that it applies to them but they shut down all other speech that conflict with their viewpoint. Michael Fragin: Thank you Jeff for those insights. Right now we have the first of our Meet the Mayoral Candidates Series on with public advocate Bill De Blasio. Bill, thanks for coming to Spin Class, and welcome. Bill De Blasio: It’s my great pleasure.

“THE THREAT ESSENTIALLY IS THAT YOU TAKE A VERY COHESIVE [ORTHODOX JEWISH] VOTING BLOCK AND YOU SLICE AND DICE IT UP AND THEN IT’S REALLY IRRELEVANT TO THE PROCESS.”

Michael Fragin: It’s been quite a bit of time since a Democrat won the mayoralty of the City of New York. Bill De Blasio: You know I am a proud Brooklynite and you know I have very deep relationships with the Jewish community. And when you think about the Jewish community, it’s in all five boroughs but overwhelmingly an outer borough community. And like so many other outer borough communities, I think there is a sense that a lot of current city policies have not been serving all neighborhoods equally. I respect Michael Bloomberg, but I have some serious

differences with him. Most notably, I think he should not have stuck around for a third term. Michael Fragin: Your path to victory is the progressive path, correct? Bill De Blasio: As to the sort of philosophical line up here, I am a progressive guy and I am proud of it. And you and I know there are plenty of issues where Bloomberg has left people a lot of questions. I will use one important one. We all cared about the childcare vouchers for large families. Michael Fragin: Every year that seems to be a fight for some reason. Bill De Blasio: And at that fight we ultimately lost. And I have to tell you I have always been frustrated because in 2009 election when Bloomberg was in trouble and he came running to the Jewish community for help, lot of folks in our community were willing to support him, and then he turned around and almost immediately cut childcare vouchers for larger families, and that was wrong and something I fought for. I fought for those vouchers every year I was in the council. I continue fighting for them as an advocate, and I look forward as a mayor to bringing them back. Michael Fragin: Can you give some comfort to the concerns that a lot of middle class families particularly in our community might have? For example, that some of the Democratic candidates are too close to the unions or the bus driver strike? What do you say to counter that? Bill De Blasio: Well, a couple of things. Look, first of all, when it comes to the school bus strike, it is a crisis that did not have to happen. The mayor I think approached this in the way that really fomented the crisis. And I think when you look at the history going back even to the 1970s, previous mayors found ways to keep the buses running. Even when there were problems or issues with the union, they always kept the buses running and worked those issues out separately. And I think this is a huge mistake that the mayor let it

Michael Fragin: But will a lot of the unions have very high expectations from a De Blasio administration? Bill De Blasio: Well, they would have high expectations of having respect and communication and having the opportunity to find some meaningful compromises. And Governor Cuomo, like his father before him, had tremendous labor support throughout his political career, one in large measure because of it. When he had tough decisions to make, tough budget decisions, he sat down with unions, given them a chance to be part of the solution, and I think in general, labor did that with him. But he also made clear he had a job to do. So I actually think the mutual respect helps; I think it makes it easier to have a dialogue; I think it makes it easier to find some solutions that are acceptable to everyone involved. Michael Fragin: Okay, we have Bill O’Reilly on the line and Bill is the one of the premier Republican strategists in New York State and is most famously and I guess most recently remembered for pulling off the upset win of Bob Turner in that special election that everybody seems to remember here in New York City. Of course, unfortunately, Congressman Turner had the double whammy of number one, being redistricted out of his seat and also flooded out of his home. So Bob Turner, a really wonderful man. But Bill, in that race, worked very, very closely with the late Former Mayor Ed Koch and is going to reminisce a little bit with us on that relationship. Bill, welcome to Spin Class. Bill O’Reilly: Michael, thank you so much for having me on. It’s an honor to be on, and to talk about Ed Koch at any time is a double honor. What an amazing guy. I am waiting for him to turn the corner and say he was kidding because he is just such a big force in all of our lives. Michael Fragin: So Bill, give it to me—you are a Republican strategist and Koch was a Democrat, a famous Democrat and a prominent Democrat. What are you doing working on the same team? Bill O’Reilly: It’s funny because the first time I met the mayor, we were on different teams. He was mayor; I was working for a state senator, a Republican state senator around 1988. And he was going to be doing a news conference and I was sent as kind of a young cub staffer to go and listen in or kind of spy on his news conference he was holding. Michael Fragin: They call that a tracker. Bill O’Reilly: Exactly. It’s funny. We were walking down separate, converging paths on the northeast end of the City Hall Park and we basically banged right into each other. But before we did, he saw me coming and he just chucked me and I went flying on my backside, and the mayor just stepped right over me and kept going. The guards picked me up and brushed me off, and I think they thought I was a reporter because I had a notebook in my hand. And I remember thinking at the time, boy, Mayor Koch is even tougher

than they say. I mean he’s just such a determined man. And so it was very nice years later to be able to work alongside him and not to end up on my back side as a result. Michael Fragin: So you got knocked down by the little Jewish guy. Bill O’Reilly: Exactly. Michael Fragin: Only in New York does that kind of thing happen where the Irish guy gets knocked down by the Jewish guy. So Bill, talk to us a little bit about the Turner race, a little bit of reminiscing. Ed Koch really put everything he had into that one. Bill O’Reilly: He put everything he had into it. And that was one thing that I found amazing about Mayor Koch was that the final 10 years of his life may have been some of his most relevant. What he did with Bob Turner, first of all, he made that race winnable. He made a lot of us who worked in the race look a lot better than we are, and he took a huge political risk in doing it. I mean the mayor had endorsed Republicans in the past. He would endorse the person and not necessarily the party. But he was a pretty strong Democrat. But he picked a total unknown in Bob Turner and he backed him based solely on his position on Israel, and in doing so, he went against an Orthodox Jew [David Weprin] that he’s known for years. But Ed Koch saw an opportunity to make a very, very large point in a special election and he did, he made a huge point. I mean I remember the night that Bob Turner won. The Drudge headlined that and that was “Revenge of the Jews.” And it was just a classic, it was wonderful and it really I think put the Obama Administration back on its heels because they realized they had a problem, and that was all Ed Koch.

“ONLY IN NEW YORK DOES THAT KIND OF THING HAPPEN WHERE THE IRISH GUY GETS KNOCKED DOWN BY THE JEWISH GUY.”

Michael Fragin: How did he remain relevant for all those years in your opinion? Bill O’Reilly: Ed Koch always fought for what he thought. He didn’t care about the labels, he didn’t care about the consequences, he was willing to be brave politically and as a man, and he would go out there and have that fight. I have often thought that we should all live like Ed Koch but I think if we did, we would all kill each other. He just would go out there and unapologetically live his life and state his point, and he did that till the end. Michael Fragin: One last question, we are almost out of time. Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana, said the Republicans have to stop being the stupid party. Any thoughts? Bill O’Reilly: He’s absolutely right. We spend way too much time shooting ourselves in the foot. It’s funny how the Democrats used to be the stupid party. My wife is a staunch Democrat and has worked in Democratic politics in the past, and she used to always say, ‘How are you guys so disciplined,’ and now it’s just the

opposite, where the Democrats are lot more disciplined and they share data and they tend to avoid divisive primaries, and we are just killing each other right now. But I think sometimes fights have to occur, inter-family fights, and I think the party needs to decide what it is going forward. It will get there. But I think it’s like sausage-making that’s going to look a little bit unappealing until the final product is ready. Michael Fragin: We are back with Jeff Leb, IPA, [New York State] Political Director of the Orthodox Union and Teach NYS Initiative. What is it that people should be looking at as far as their political horizon for the Orthodox community? Jeff Leb: February 19th, we have a special election for the council. Michael Fragin: Are you looking closely at that race? Jeff Leb: Yes, I have been monitoring the race. Obviously, it’s not the Five Towns where I call my home. It’s for Far Rockaway but it seems like a pretty good race. Pesach Osina is in a very crowded field of candidates. There are seven other candidates in addition to Pesach. Although the Orthodox community is only ten percent of the district, they pulled out about 3,000 votes for Phil Goldfeder who is an assemblyman, so hopefully, if they can pull out those type of votes on February 19th which is probably going to be a pretty cold wintery day if we take the last few days as any indication, we could have a new councilman, a new Orthodox Jewish councilman in the New York City Council. Michael Fragin: With regard to our own backyard, we are going to see potentially a significant disenfranchisement of the Orthodox community of the Five Towns. We have gone through redistricting several times in different places but the Five Towns area, the heavily Orthodox area of the Five Towns of Nassau County seems to be going to be chopped up into four legislative districts. Jeff Leb: It’s very unfortunate. And this follows the theme of the night which is Republicans going crazy, honestly. I think it’s very unfortunate that the Jewish community elected an Orthodox legislator and so far he has been a no-show as far as trying to make sure that the Jewish community stays together in the Five Towns. Last year, they had a redistricting plan that had a very similar map as does this year and it’s horrible. It slices up Lawrence and Cedarhurst and the Five Towns. Michael Fragin: But just for a second, wouldn’t it be better for the Jewish community to be in multiple districts; they would have multiple representatives? Jeff Leb: Perhaps if there was a large constituency in each of those districts but this really slices them up in a way that they are very insignificant. Michael Fragin: So the threat essentially is you take a very cohesive voting block and you slice and dice it up and then it’s really irrelevant to the process. Jeff Leb: It minimizes any input that the Jewish community has and it’s very unfortunate. Michael Fragin: And doesn’t that actually hurt the future prospects of legislator Howard Koppel, the Republican? Jeff Leb: It is very puzzling and I don’t think that most people are aware of this.

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get to this point. But to the bigger question of unions, by law, you must balance the budget. I always say, there is a lot of things the labor movement wants from the city government and so the city government has a lot of leverage in those negotiations but in the final office, you have got to balance the budget; that’s what every mayor is hired to do.

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Forgotten Heroes

Avi Heiligman

General Frederick Knefler

A Jew Who Served His Country with Honor

any of the generals and top brass on both sides of the American Civil War (18611865) had prior experience in another war. For most of them, it was the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) from which the officers joined either side of the Civil War. A few gained their experience in wars taking place in Europe. One of these officers was Frederick Knefler who had a most unlikely path to becoming a brigadier general. Frederick Knefler was born to a Jewish family in Arad, Hungary, on April 12, 1812. His father, Nathan, was a doctor who, along with many compatriots, wasn’t very happy with the ruling family and joined the revolutionary army during the 1848-1849 Hungarian War of Liberation. Over 10,000 Jews, along with fifteen-year-old Frederick and his father, who became a regimental chief physician, enlisted with the army. The revolutionaries were winning the war until the ruling family asked Czar Nicholas I for help. With help from the Russians, the Hapsburg ruling family soon defeated the revolutionaries and a lot of the former soldiers were forced to flee. Many of them chose to go to America. The Knefler family was among a group of refugees that settled in Indianapolis. Dr. Nathan was one of the founders of the Indianapolis Hebrew Synagogue, the city’s first shul. Young Frederick was sent to New York to train as a carpenter and practiced that trade in Indiana while studying law. He became an assistant to the clerk of Marion County, a man by the name of Lew Wallace. The Civil War began with the Southern attack on a Northern stronghold in the South, Fort Sumter. President Lincoln recognized the need for men to fight the war and tasked the governors of each state remaining in the Union to come up with their assigned quota. Indiana’s governor, Oliver Morton, appointed Lew Wallace as adjutant-general and ordered him to raise the men for the army. Wallace, in turn, asked Knefler to be his main assistant in this task. After raising five regiments, Wallace was given command of the 11th Indiana Infantry Regiment, and Knefler was com-

missioned as a first lieutenant in it and soon was promoted to captain. The regiment was ordered to the Washington, DC, area but missed the war’s first major fight, the First Battle of Bull Run. Since the regiment was a volunteer group and they only signed three month papers, they returned to Indiana where Wallace set about to muster another regiment, this time with three year commitments. Knefler was one of the

moved to capture the strongly defended Fort Donelson on February 14, 1862. However, this time Foote’s boats were mauled by returning cannon fire coming from the fort. Despite this setback, Grant’s infantry surrounded the fort and the Confederates were left with only two options: they could surrender or they could try to break out in the early morning hours. They chose the latter, and for several hours, a bitter fight en-

Although he was a strict disciplinarian, he was a good leader and cool under the stress of battle.

first to sign on and was given the rank of captain. Soon Wallace was appointed brigadier general and Knefler followed him as his assistant adjutant-general. Before General Ulysses S. Grant was appointed commander of the Army of the Potomac and in essence the commander of the entire army, he was

sued. One Union division was shattered but Wallace’s led by Knefler’s “prompt and efficient service in the field” saved the battle for the Union and pushed the Confederates back into the fort where they were forced to capitulate. With the success at Fort Donelson, Grant decided to continue the offen-

commander of the Army of the Tennessee (the Union armies were named after rivers where their main command originated from). The U.S. Navy, under Flag-officer Foote, captured Fort Henry on the Tennessee River with little difficulty and Grant, with three divisions, one of them commanded by Wallace,

sive and attack Confederate positions at Pittsburg Landing in Mississippi. He had six divisions, including one under Lew Wallace and another led by the still-unknown General William Tecumseh Sherman. The battle began at a place called Corinth, it was later called the Battle of Shiloh. Grant had only five

divisions because Wallace was six miles away with 7,000 men. The Confederates knew that more Union troops, under General Buell, were coming and decided to attack without delay. Grant was taken by complete surprise and as his five divisions were being manhandled, he hurriedly called for his sixth to come at the fastest speed possible. Through a mixture of miscommunications and a letter lost by Knefler, Wallace and his division did not make it there on the first day of battle. Grant held on by the skin of his teeth and during the middle of the night was reinforced by Wallace and Buell. The Union won the battle but at a high cost in casualties. Looking for a scapegoat for the high price in human lives, Grant put the blame on Wallace and had him relieved of command. Knefler was devastated and wrote to Wallace, “I wish the President could hear how the people of Indiana feel about the treatment of their best soldier.” Upon his return to Indiana, Knefler was promoted to lieutenant colonel and given command of the newly formed 79th Indiana Infantry Regiment. It took time for his men to realize that although he was a strict disciplinarian, he was a good leader and cool under the stress of battle. As soon as the men were mustered, they were sent to join General Buell’s Army of the Ohio fighting in Kentucky. The 79th was placed under Brigadier General Sam Beatty’s division and they saw action at the battles of Perryville and Stone’s River where they lost one-third of the 341 men in the regiment. The Battle of Chickamauga took place on September 19 and 20, 1863 and the 79th Indiana was a critical part of the battle even though it ended in the Union Army’s defeat. General Rosecrans, who had taken over for General Buell, was fooled by Confederate General Braxton Bragg who looked as though he was retreating to the south. Instead he turned north to meet the Union Army at Chickamauga. The Union army was in disarray, as many units were thrown pell-mell into the battle including the 79th Indiana. Under the leadership and tactics of Knefler, the regiment bravely charged and captured a battery of four guns and caissons. The Union lost the battle the next day and went into retreat

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General Beatty became ill and Knefler died in 1901 and was mourned by the was chosen to replace him even though entire city for his selfless dedication he was still a colonel. There were sev- to his country. The Indianapolis Joureral bitter battles in which Knefler and nal wrote, “He was one of the first to his brigade stood out for their bravery enlist, taking whatever place came to including confusing him, serving faiththe enemy during the fully and tirelessly Battle of Nashville. in the position to By early 1865, which he was asthe Confederates had signed . . . During been driven entirely his four years spent from Tennessee, a at the front in doing feat acknowledged by the duties assigned Congress in March. him he won the For his gallantry and regard of subordibravery in battle, nates and the confiKnefler was brevetted dence of superiors. brigadier general on No better, braver March 13, 1865. Few soldier than he ever other Jewish soldiers buckled on a sword during the Civil War . . . No truer Ameriattained the rank of can ceased to live, general, and Knefler no better citizen certainly deserved the in all the duties of General Lew Wallace honor. The war ended citizenship was left less than two months later, and the en- in the city when the feeble flame of that tire 79th Regiment along with Knefler manly spirit flickered out.” was mustered out of the Union Army. After the war, Knefler returned to Indianapolis to practice law with a for- Avi Heiligman is a weekly contributor to mer U.S. attorney general. In 1876, he The Jewish Home. He welcomes your comwas appointed by President Rutherford ments and suggestions.for future columns Hayes as the head of the pension of- and can be reached at aviheiligman@ fice in Indianapolis. Frederick Knefler gmail.com.

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at Chattanooga. At the Indiana Regiments were site of the battle, a moncombined and Knefler ument was erected in was the overall comhonor of the regiment’s mander. service. The attack up MisThe Union high comsionary Ridge was one mand wasn’t pleased at of the most brilliant all with the results comcharges during the ening from the Army of the tire war. Knefler led his Ohio and therefore apregiments to the base of pointed General Grant the ridge and captured commander of all the rifle pits. Not satisfied Union armies in the west. with just the base of the He arrived in Tennes- Knefler in his colonel’s uniform, ridge, he led the two circa 1862 see in time to repair the divisions, who were inmistakes and losses from spired by his tenacity, Chickamauga and to pressure General up the ridge. The rejuvenated Federal Bragg’s Confederate army near Chatta- troops advanced up the ridge with such nooga once more. Bragg had placed his speed that the Confederates had no time forces around the city in a place called to face the threats and the Union troops Missionary Ridge, and on November captured the ridge. Bragg and his forces 23, 1863, the Union army attacked. Two were now the ones in shambles and on days later, the battle was still raging and the run. After the battle, in his report, two Union armies couldn’t make much General Beatty complimented Knefler progress against determined Southern for the charging of Missionary Ridge resistance. At 4 PM, Grant sent the “richly merits a commission as brigaword to General Thomas, nicknamed dier-general for his gallantry displayed the “Rock of Chickamauga” for his his- in the charging and taking of Missiontoric stand during that battle, to send ary Ridge.” the Army of the Cumberland to take the After Missionary Ridge, the 79th ridge. General Sheridan’s division, with participated in a few more battles until five Indiana regiments, was one of the they were transferred to General Shertwo divisions selected to spearhead the man’s army which was preparing to attack. For this attack, the 79th and 86th march to Atlanta. During the campaign,

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Health & Fitness

Devorah Gerber Schmeltz

Right, Left, Right Dear Devorah, I’m seeking any advice you have regarding my 11-year-old daughter. She is outgoing, has a great personality and a lot of friends. But, her coordination is awful; she has two left feet. I thought I was doing the right thing by signing her up for ballet class this fall. I was very wrong; it was a disaster! She seriously does not know her right from her left and her left from her right. Is this a sensory or coordination issue? Does she need therapy? Signed, A Parent Dear Parent, You were certainly onto a good plan. In dance class, dancers can fine-tune

their coordination and develop an excellent sense of body awareness among many other skills they will be learning. I think it was a great idea to have her attend ballet class…but just too premature. Although you don’t give details illustrating your daughter’s coordination, it does seem that she is fully functioning in her day-today activities, but she has much to work on in this department. You mention that your daughter “does not know her right from her left and her left from her right.” This is what therapists describe as having poor right and left discrimination. My answer to you will sound more like a question so I apologize beforehand. I’m

curious if you can answer the following: Has your daughter’s vision ever been tested; are her eye muscles working together? Are her reading skills (both in English and Hebrew) on age level? How are her handwriting skills? Does she have a definite dominant hand? These are some skills that require both right and left sides of the brain to work together. If you answered fair or poorly to the above question there may be a sensory processing dysfunction. A comprehensive evaluation would help determine the source of her lack of coordination. This would then provide the information to develop a personalized treatment plan to help meet her needs and goals. In the meantime, games such as Twister and Dance Revolution (which she can play with her many friends) can

help her work on these skills while having fun. -Devorah Devorah (Gerber) Schmeltz, MS OTR/L is a 2003 alumnus of Downstate Medical Center’s OT Program. She is a senior occupational therapist at United Cerebral Palsy’s Brooklyn Children’s Program. Devorah maintains a private practice, Bumble & Tumble Occupational Therapy P.C., in Far Rockaway, NY providing pediatric occupational and physical therapy. Department of Education vouchers/RSAs are gladly accepted. Your questions and comments are welcome. She can be reached at BumbleTumble Therapy@gmail.com or 917-971-5327.

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Kosher Food & Wine Experience 2013

Showcasing the Best that Kosher Has to Offer

t was spectacular: on Monday, February 4th, the Royal Wine Corporation hosted the kosher industry’s most anticipated event of the season with their highly successful seventh annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers. Over 250 high-end wines from around the world were showcased at the event and many of the tri-state area’s top kosher restaurants—including Abigail’s, The Prime Grill, Le Marias, and Wolf & Lamb—were in attendance, showcasing some of their most exquisite dishes. Wineries from Israel, Mexico, France, Italy, Australia, Chile, Spain, Argentina, and the U.S. were in attendance presenting a portfolio of their select wines. Also in attendance and exclusive to the press were dozens of distilleries from across the globe sampling an array of spirits including Scotch whisky, tequila, kosher for Pesach gin and vodka, rum, and cognac. Amongst those attending was Walders, from Great Britain introducing their new Scotch and Coffee cream liqueur, a sure to be hit for those “lighter” l’chaim’s. And for those who enjoy rich, smooth rum, Ron Abuelo Rum Distillery from Panama was a standout amongst the show’s selection of spirits. Their Centuria 30-year-aged rum had an extremely dense and complex flavor and aroma. The company also makes a uniquely flavored tropical fruit liqueur (which I honestly only wanted to taste because the bottle looked cool), Rum Jumbrie, which is made from oranges and passion fruit. As I am not such a wine connoisseur, I did not take advantage of tasting many of the wines being

showcased – but was sure to enjoy Baron Herzog’s Jeunesse’s (California) Black Muscat, a complex semisweet red wine with a subtle hint of sweetness. Present at the show was master mixologist, Esteban Ordonez, who stayed plenty busy concocting creative and fun cocktails; I had the Walder’s creamsicle—a grown up version of the childhood classic, made from Walders’ vodka and vanilla liqueur, orange sorbet, and Shmerling’s chocolate liqueur. Recipes for many of these artfully crafted drinks can be found at www.KFWE2013. com. The main attraction for me was, of course, the food selections. From Carlos & Gabby to Pardes to Abigail’s, the food ran the gamut. The culinary establishments that impressed me most were Wolf & Lamb Steakhouse (Manhattan and Brooklyn), Pomegranate (Brooklyn), Et. al. trattoria( Vauxhall, NJ), and Heavenly Events Catering ( Tri-State). Wolf & Lamb offered a sampling of slow braised veal, served with turnip puree, crisp fried shallots, and porcini mushroom sauce which was simply out of this world. As a dessert offering, they presented a delicious Peanut Butter Crème Caramel Flan, topped with candied walnuts and shaved dark chocolate.- As always, Wolf & Lamb delivered top quality flavor and presentation. Brooklyn’s # 1 kosher supermarket, Pomegranate, was a huge hit at the show, showcasing many of their “geshmak” dishes including yapsik, griven, and cholent. Of course, it was their carving station of honey glazed corned beef and tender hot pastrami that put them over

the top. Et al. trattoria, a sister restaurant to Etc. Steakhouse, made an amazing lamb bacon wrapped poached pear—which was one of the culinary highlights—and was delectable. The Heavenly Events catering company gave a highly memorable and impressive performance with an extensive sampling menu including savory chickpea patties with mango chutney, petite short rib sliders, arroz con pollo (chicken and rice thimbles with avocado and pimento olives), cashew, almond, and peanut brittles, and white chocolate coated peanut butter Rice Krispies popsicles. One woman was even overheard asking them to cater her upcoming wedding after tasting their exquisite food. A quick shout out to Glatt-A-LaCarte Steakhouse (Borough Park) whose tropical barbeque chicken, baby chicken spiced with a mango ginger barbeque glaze, was bursting with flavor and an instant pleaser. To top it all off with a good dessert and satisfy my sweet tooth, Gotham Burger from Teaneck was busy frying up their fried Trios (i.e. deep fried Oreos), which were a huge hit, and Guilty Pleasures Chocolatier’s “Bana –Bana” Banana crème-filled chocolate pleasantly ended my evening of fine wine and good food. This year’s event sold out to over 1,000 consumers. Alex Idov is a regular culinary review columnist for TJH. He runs a personal chef business, The CYB, in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway Communities. Visit his website, www. thecyb5towns.com, or contact him at thecyb5towns@gmail. com for more information.

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Uh Oh, I Married a Narcissist

hat’s a narcissist? The name comes from the Greek myth about Narcissus who looked in the river, saw his reflection, thought he was the most beautiful guy that ever lived, fell in love with himself, and so mooned that reflection that he eventually fell into the water and drowned. It’s a sad story. The poor guy never knew what was happening. People generally hate narcissists. They are self-centered after all. They’re not givers; they don’t know how to give. No wonder no one loves them, and so the joke goes: That’s okay; they love themselves. Actually, that’s not true. They neither can love others nor themselves. They feel that sense of rejection from others and it doesn’t foster self-esteem. In raising someone to be narcissistic, the individual with this label has missed learning something fundamental to life, and that’s really sad. Narcissists got that way because they did not learn as children to care about what other people thought. Their worlds are very small: themselves. But we learn who we are and if we are okay from interacting with others. After all, if you learned how to play a difficult piece on the piano and no one heard it, what good would it be? If you could make a jump shot across the court and sink the basketball and no one saw it, what satisfaction would you get? True, people do practice sports by themselves sometimes, but they’re getting ready for their audience. And it is no different with all that we do in life. Others around us reflect who we are, how good we are, how close we are to our goals, and how valuable we are as people. Without others, we are selfreferential, living in a very tiny world consisting of just us. That’s why narcissists can’t give love. They have no clue how to read other people; they have no clue how to get joy from other people; they have no clue how to feel better because of

the opinions of other people. They are narcissists because they started out all alone and they are stuck there, all alone. This is why narcissists hurt others: Normally, we stop ourselves before we hurt others because the capacity for empathy was inbred in us since childhood. Children are taught, “Don’t hit Johnny; you wouldn’t like it if he hit you.” And little Benny learns an important lesson. But the narcissist was never taught that. This is why your tears when your narcissist hurts you don’t move him (or

of him that hopefully expects it from his spouse. Of course, his spouse is unaware of his extreme deprivation. There is no earthly way his spouse would be able to fill up his empty bucket. So he is even angrier than he was at first. She’s happy! Why can’t he be? The journey to get narcissists out of their self-referential box isn’t easy. It requires abundant patience, but success means saving a life. This journey starts with healing. Healing is the premise of my book, The

Little Benny learns that someone else’s tears are signs of pain and Benny understands what that pain feels like. But the narcissist was never taught that. her): When Johnny starts to cry, mom tells little Benny, “See, now Johnny is crying! You made him feel bad. Say you are sorry.” And little Benny learns that someone else’s tears are signs of pain and Benny understands what that pain feels like. But the narcissist was never taught that. The narcissist knows he lives in a world alone. The outside is a total unknown. And the unknown is scary. Better to protect himself, so he stays inside his walls. This is why the narcissist is very angry: He knows there’s something that everyone else has that he doesn’t have. He knows others are happy with this thing, whatever it is, that he is missing, and he knows at some level that he was sorely deprived as a child to have grown up without it. The narcissist marries even though he doesn’t know how to connect to get this “thing” he’s missing (connection with others) that he doesn’t understand. Maybe he can “get” it from his spouse. But he doesn’t know what it is, how to get it, or why the state of marriage should impart it to him. There is a part

Healing Is Mutual, because I’ve seen the poor results of society pointing angry fingers at those who don’t “get it.” Anger does not work; that should be obvious. Healing may be as simple as a spouse requesting in a kindly way that a narcissistic partner reach out to her (or him). Let’s say Sam doesn’t bring home flowers for Sylvia for their anniversary. Instead of being angry at Sam for that omission, if Sylvia recognizes that Sam has suffered a huge deprivation in his upbringing, then she can simply say that it would make her feel good to get flowers and she’d like him to get them now. She can also tell him that it will make

him feel good to give them as well. Sure, it’s natural and normal for Sylvia to be hurt and angry but those aren’t helpful emotions, not for her or for Sam. An awful lot of life is Hashem giving us an education – and that’s a good role model for us: We can educate those we love as to our needs and desires. Partners of narcissists must learn to be patient and strong to get through this. Therapy helps. It facilitates healing and strengthening. It gets a person through this long period. How else can spouses help? Patiently and frequently request that their partner put aside their own feelings of being hurt or angry and try to see the world from the point of view of others. Be specific as to which others and in which situation you are referring to. Request patiently and often that their partner reach out and give to others. Request that their partner give up something in order to preserve shalom. Again, the request will need to be made a large number of times, and with patience and kindliness every single time. Narcissists need help rather than hate. Dr. Deb Hirschhorn has had over 35 years clinical experience. She has been in numerous publications, both professional and for the public, and has appeared on TV and has been featured on radio. She practices Marriage-Friendly Therapy. She has a local practice in Woodmere, N.Y. See her website, http://drdeb.com, or call her at 646-54-DRDEB.

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Social Smarts Rifka Schonfeld

Are You a Lefty or a Righty?

ou always knew that you could be right-handed, but did you know that you could also be classified as a left or right brain person? What does it mean to be a left or right brain person and how does it affect the way we see the world? Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a highly trained and published neuroanatomist who was skillfully treating people who had brain diseases. That is, until she had a massive stroke that produced a blood clot the size of a golf ball in the left hemisphere of her brain. Dr. Taylor lost the ability to speak, walk, and recall many events in her life. As a doctor who specialized in the brain, she understood that she could slowly rebuild her brain to learn to speak, walk, and remember past events. While Dr. Taylor lost many of the abilities she had before her stroke, she quickly developed new talents that she had not possessed before. She began to create stained-glass windows and other

art. Ironically, the impetus for these new skills arose from the stroke. When Dr. Taylor’s left hemisphere could no longer function to its fullest capacity, her right hemisphere began to operate at a much higher level. Because the two hemispheres have different abilities, while she could no longer do things she had done all of her life, she was discovering new talents that she had never had. What is the function of the left and right hemisphere? Every person’s brain has two hemispheres separated by a partition called the corpus callosum, which sends messages between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. The two hemispheres of the brain perform different functions. As Maharaj Raina, an educational psychologist, explains in The International Review of Education, the left hemisphere “sifts through input and reduces functions to logical-rational forms and acts more like a digital computer.” The left hemisphere is also

responsible for language production, reading, writing, and mathematical calculation. On the other hand, the right hemisphere is often called the minor or mute side because it cannot verbalize what it knows. However, the right hemisphere is far from minor; rather it is responsible for visualization, artistic ability, and musical skill. In essence, the right hemisphere is the more creative part of the brain, in charge of metaphoric and holistic thinking. As Raina puts it, “In a simplistic way, the right cerebral hemisphere remembers faces while the left remembers names.” When babies are born, they rely primarily on their right hemisphere or visual stimuli. As they grow older, they depend more heavily on their verbal and analytical skills. When the left and right hemispheres work together well, we do not even notice their separation. It is only when the corpus callosum is cut or when a person suffers a stroke that we begin to notice the separation between the two hemispheres of the brain. This separation can lead to loss of speech (even if the person understands what is being said to them) or paralysis on one

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side of the body. While most people are fortunate and do not experience a division between the right and left hemispheres, everyone has one hemisphere that is stronger than the other. The key is to learn how to strengthen either side of the brain through education and exercises that develop both hemispheres. How can we stimulate both hemispheres? Even early in elementary school, teachers can recognize students who are left-brain or right-brain students. Whereas left-brain students prefer to work alone, right-brain students enjoy working in groups. Additionally, leftbrain students like to read independently and incorporate research into their papers, while right-brain students would prefer to design and produce creative projects rather than writing assignments. It is up to teachers to support both groups of students, says Diane Connell, Ed.D, a professor at Rivier College in Nashua, New Hampshire. Connell explains how teachers can support both left and right brain students, using a lesson on the solar system as an example:

Support for Left-Brain Students

Support for Right-Brain Students

Lecture while writing the main points on the board.

Students love to listen to an expert and take notes.

Visual cues will help the students focus even though the teacher is lecturing.

Use the overhead or white board to discuss vocabulary.

Students have large vocabularies and are interested in words.

Students might miss the points discussed verbally, these visual cues will help the students “see” points.

Allow the students to choose between writing a paper and a recreation of the solar system.

Students enjoy papers as they deal with detail and conceptual analysis.

Students enjoy creating projects as they have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Alternate between keeping the classroom quiet and playing music to simulate the feeling of being in space.

Students prefer not hearing other conversations or noise when concentrating.

Students are intuitive and like to get in touch with their feelings through music.

Discuss big concepts through the use of maps and graphs.

Students enjoy thinking about abstract concepts.

Through the use of maps and graphs, students utilize visualspatial skills.

an oval foyer with a video wall and a room with a curved wall, in order to allow people to think in a setting that is “outside of the box.” In addition to the ability to spark creativity through emphasis on one hemisphere, utilizing both hemispheres of the brain has been proven to combat illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease. As people get older, doctors suggest that they perform “mental exercises.” If the person generally uses their left hemisphere through reading and writing, doctors suggest learning to play the piano or another artistic endeavor. On the other hand, if the person regularly employs their right hemisphere through painting or music, doctors suggest solving puzzles such as crosswords or sudoku. Dr. Gary Small, the director of Center for Aging at the University of California, in his book “Memory Bible,” explains that keeping

both sides of the brain fit is an important part of staying healthy as we age. As with all areas of life, mental simulation is about balance. If you are the type of person who loves reading a book before bed, think about incorporating some music into your nighttime routine. On the flip side, if you find that you consistently use your hands to create projects, consider exercising your brain through studying a new language or helping your child do their math homework. In the long run, your mind will be healthier and stronger because of these slight mental changes. An acclaimed educator and education consultant, Mrs. Rifka Schonfeld has served the Jewish community for close to thirty years. She founded and directs the widely acclaimed educational program, SOS, servicing all grade levels in secular as well as Hebrew studies. A kriah and reading specialist, she has given dynamic workshops and has set up reading labs in many schools. In addition, she offers evaluations G.E.D. preparation,, social skills training and shidduch coaching, focusing on building self-esteem and self-awareness. She can be reached at 718-382-5437 or at rifkaschonfeld@ verizon.net. You can view the website at rifkaschonfeldsos.com.

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topic. Additionally, when assigning a project, allow students to choose from projects that emphasize writing or projects that involve art or movement. If these techniques are utilized, students will appreciate that teachers are allowing them to learn in a way that they most enjoy. Why is it important to support both the left and right hemispheres? Aside from the obvious benefits of learning in an environment that sustains both left and right brain students, there are situations outside of the educational world in which supporting one hemisphere over the other is beneficial. The New York Times recently reported on hotels creating conference rooms that spark creativity, which are deemed “right brain meeting rooms.” Upscale hotels like the Hotel Sax Chicago have opened irregularly shaped meeting rooms with few right angles, including

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Teaching students who are more inclined to use their left hemisphere or their right hemisphere involves teaching students through the methods of differentiated instruction. Differentiated instruction involves teaching to students’ different strengths. In 1983, Howard Gardner, a psychology professor at Harvard University, proposed the theory of multiple intelligences to more accurately define the concept of intelligence. Gardner’s theory argues that traditionally defined intelligence does not sufficiently encompass the wide variety of abilities people display. In his book, Multiple Intelligences, Gardner explains that rather than relying on a uniform curriculum, schools should offer “individual-centered education,” with curriculum tailored to the needs of each child. By utilizing activities that support both the left and right hemispheres like the ones that Connell suggests above, teachers can help students learn in a style better suited to their needs. All teachers can support both sides of the hemisphere by incorporating overheads, videos, music, dance, and group projects for right-brain students and including lecture, direct teaching, and individual projects to support leftbrain students’ strengths, regardless of

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Your Money Allan J. Rolnick CPA

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MIDRESHET SHALHEVET PRESENTS:

NEWZIEs An Original Play

FOR WOMEN ONLY!

When: Tuesday, February 19, 6:30pm Where: Queens Theatre in the Park 14 United Nations Avenue South, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

$10 in advance, $15 at the door Buy your tickets online today at www.queenstheatre.org/newzies

ast week’s Super Bowl in New Orleans was a week-long “fais do do” featuring world-class food, drinks, and music. Advertisers rolled out their newest, shiniest campaigns and newest, shiniest products. (Apparently, Anheuser-Busch thinks they need to remind viewers to drink something called “beer.”) Sharp-eyed fans even saw a football game between the AFC champion Baltimore Ravens and NFC champion San Francisco 49ers. The NFL estimated that the game would bring $434 million to the city. While some economists scoff that the real impact is just a fraction of the official estimate, there’s no doubt that the Big Easy was thrilled to host their tenth “Big Game.” Most of that revenue goes to the hotels, restaurants, and souvenir vendors who open their cash registers to affluent visitors. (While face value for game tickets was “just” $1,015, the average fan paid $3,000 for his seat.) Millions more goes to the bartenders, waiters, cabbies, and hotel staff that take care of those fans. But some of that money actually goes to the players, too. The NFL gave each of the winning Ravens a ring worth $20,000 plus another $88,000 in cash. The losing 49ers didn’t get a ring, but still walked away with $44,000 for their valiant effort. So…with numbers like those on the field, do you really think the tax man can resist throwing a penalty flag or two? It turns out Super Bowl LXVII was pricier than usual to win. That’s because Uncle Sam has drafted three rookie taxes for players to tackle. Last month’s “fiscal cliff” bill raised the top tax rate from 35% to 39.6% on ordinary income topping $400,000 ($450,000 for joint filers). The fiscal cliff bill also phases out personal exemptions and itemized deductions for taxpayers earning over $250,000 ($300,000 for joint filers). Considering that the 2012 league minimum ranged from $390,000 for rookies to $925,000 for 10+ year veterans,

those new taxes will hit every player on the field. And the 2010 Affordable Care Act adds a new 0.9% Medicare surtax on earned income topping $200,000 ($250,000 for joint filers). The 2012-level tax sacks each winning Raven for $41,000; the 2013 “extras” rough them up for another $4,860 or more. And Uncle Sam wasn’t the only one paying attention. Don’t forget the Bayou State and the Crescent City! Much of the money that comes into New Orleans heads right back out to the national corporations that rent hotel rooms, serve those meals, and sell those tacky t-shirts – but at least it gets taxed locally. On January 30, the Louisiana Department of Revenue issued a helpful twopage bulletin alerting visitors that, “according to Louisiana Revised Statute 47:290, a tax is levied on all nonresident individuals who have income earned within or derived from sources in Louisiana.” That “jock tax” reaches 6% on income over $50,000 ($100,000 for joint filers). Louisiana’s tax compares with zero in Florida, which has also hosted the Super Bowl 15 times, and a whopping 12.3% in California, which has hosted it 11 times. Of course, none of the players actually care how much tax they’ll pay on their bonuses. They just want that ring! But there’s still a lesson here for some of you. We’ve said before that how you earn your money makes a difference in how you’re taxed. It turns out that where you earn it and when you earn it makes a difference, too. Our answer, as always, is proactive planning to help you make the smartest decision. If you don’t already have a game plan, the play clock is ticking! 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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In the Kitchen Naomi Nachman

his past week, I attended the Kosher Food and Wine 2013 Expo. What an amazing night it was! The event was run by Royal Wine Corporation and it was at Pier 60 in Chelsea Piers. They had thousands of bottles of wines and liquors to sample. Not only were there lots to drink, but also lots to eat. There were restaurants and caterers from all over the NY/NJ tri-state area giving out samples to try. The food was exquisite and presented so artistically. All of the top New York restaurants such as Le Marais, Prime Grill, Abigail’s, Pardes (and even Pomegranate Supermarket from Brooklyn), just to name a few, had magnificent showcases of scrumptious gourmet delights for everyone to taste. With all the awesome food and drinks at hand, I had to decide how to incorporate some of these fun ideas into my Purim seuda. I love to make cocktails for my Purim seuda guests. I sampled some delicious cocktails, made by Walders, a

company that makes a creamy vodka drink. I was really wowed! They gave out samples of cocktails which had their creamy vodka as a base. That was my favorite cocktail of the evening. The following wines were among favorites: Laurent-Perrier Champagne (the best Brut Rosé I ever tasted); Morad Winery of Israel, the most amazing passion fruit wine (which I will definitely be serving at my Purim seuda). A very big “shoutout” to Ari Bergman (who knows my husband more than 30 years) whose vineyard in Netofa in the Lower Galil of Israel makes a delicious Rosé wine, a blend of Syrah and Mourvedre. That was the highlight wine for me that evening. Below is recipe for a cocktail using Walders Creamy Vodka that you can serve as a starter drink for your Purim seuda, as well as a delicious roast to make for the main course of your seuda.

Roast with Red Wine Reduction Ingredients 5 pound beef shoulder roast or California roast 1 large onion, sliced 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt Crushed black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp cumin cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup ketchup 1 cup red wine (I prefer Domaine Netofa Red from Israel. It is a medium-bodied wine with a hint of herbal bouquet which complements the spices used in this recipe.)

Preparation Place the onions on the bottom of a roasting pan. In a small bowl, mix the mustard, garlic, oil and spices together to form a paste. Rub the paste all over the meat. If you have time, let the meat stand at room temperature for a few hours to absorb some of the flavors. In a separate bowl, mix the wine and ketchup and pour over the meat right before placing in the oven. Insert oven probe into the thickest part of the meat and set the probe to 135°. This will be rare. You can always cook it longer when reheating after slicing the meat. Set the oven temperature to 375° for 45 minutes to brown the meat, then lower it to 350° and cover the meat. Let it cook until the probe hits 135° internally. Once the probe has hit 135°, take the meat out. When the roast has cooled, slice thinly and pour sauce over roast or place in a gravy boat.

Walders™ Pineapple Cocktail Recipe by Walders.net Ingredients 1/3 glass Walders Vodka and Vanilla 2/3 of a glass pineapple juice Crushed ice Preparation Fill a tall glass with crushed ice and fill a third of the glass with Walders Vodka and Vanilla. Fill the remainder with pineapple juice so the cocktail is right to the top of the glass. Stir and garnish with a wedge of pineapple.

Naomi Nachman moved from Australia approximately 20 years ago and, in 2004, started “The Aussie Gourmet” to cater weekly and Shabbat/Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities. Naomi is also sought after to teach cooking classes throughout the NY/NJ Metropolitan area (from Scarsdale to Boro Park, Manhattan to Teaneck, the Hamptons and Connecticut… and of course, The Five Towns). She has also taught classes in Florida, Australia and Israel. Naomi is a guest host on the QVC TV network and has been featured in cookbooks, a cooking CD and a variety of newspaper articles. Naomi currently lives in Woodmere, NY with her husband and 4 daughters.

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Purim – A Joyous Occasion! You will sit down to the seudah not very hungry at all Mission accomplished, you are the smartest one of all!

It’s that time of the year again Girls are princesses and boys dangerous men To masquerade oneself is the theme Limitless hamantashen and alcohol is our dream Like all good things, the day does come to an end Disguises are removed and we must try to mend It’s feasible to gain five pounds in that one meal Subsequently, diet and exercise will help you deal It took only hours to gain those pounds But on the treadmill, you will do many rounds So how do we survive the day without being a fress? I will tell you the secret to your success Treat Purim like an anniversary, cel-

During the meal be sure to treat yourself to something yummy I don’t advise you totally deprive your tummy (that would be crummy!) Pretend it’s a Shabbos meal, not a food fest Ultimately, you will achieve enormous success! ebration, or birthday Have a couple of treats, but don’t completely stray Making choices in life is what we do Eating to oblivion is not being a good Jew Eat breakfast just like on any typical day Fruit will be snacks, up your blood sugar will stay

However, if you succumb and ignore my advice Don’t despair, diet and exercise once or twice The damage is done, and is not irreversible If you need extra help, I’m always available! To my wonderful readers and patients, wishing you a happy Purim!!

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“Do you own the lake?” “No.” “So, why do I owe you seven dollars? In fact, wouldn’t it be funny if I owned this lake, you’re on my property, and you owe me money? I’ll tell you what; I have another bag of laundry to wash. You wash that laundry – we’ll call it even!” It is a whole process to do my laundry. I need to take my laundry bag, detergent, and money, and go to my car. I need to put the bag in my car, and make sure nothing falls out. The laundry bag does have strings that allow me to pull the top closed, but since I waited till I have no clothes left, I have too many clothes in the bag and the clothing look like they’re trying to escape. I could walk but then my laundry will escape, and Chaverim only does car trouble, not laundry trouble. I need to drive to the Laundromat. I do my laundry at night, because I don’t have time in the day. At night, there are virtually no parking spots at the Laundromat because people live near the Laundromat so their cars are parked there. I have to circle a dozen times till someone drives his car out of a spot so that he could drive his laundry to a lesscrowded Laundromat. The washing machines and dryers in this Laundromat use quarters. But customers are not allowed to use the change machine. An employee needs to do that. Do they think we’re not smart enough to know how to put a ten dollar bill into the machine? We’ve all bought soda from a soda machine! How hard could this be? Do these employees take a special course to learn how to use the change machine? I don’t think so. When the quarters came out of the machine, the person puts them in a plastic cup and gives it to me. Who holds change in a cup? A cup is for food, not money. What if when I came into the Laundromat, I was drinking soda from a cup? I give the employee a ten dollar bill and the employee hands me a cup filled with quarters. Now, I’m holding one cup in each hand. One has something that is supposed to go in my mouth. The other must not go in my mouth. What if I accidentally “drink” the quarters? That’s not good for business or my stomach.

After I receive the quarters – in a cup – I need to put my clothes in a washing machine. These washing machines have the opening on the side, as opposed to the top. This may seem insignificant, but actually is very significant. When the opening is in the top of the machine, like in my parents’ house, all I need to do is turn my laundry bag upside down – over the machine, not the floor – and shake out the laundry into the machine. When the opening is on the side of the machine, I have to hold the laundry bag with one hand, and put the laundry into the machine with the other hand. And when I transfer the clothes to the dryer, when I pull one article of clothes, they all come out at the same time – and onto the floor (this doesn’t happen when the opening is on top because any clothes that comes out together just falls back into the machine). I know how to juggle, but not with clothes! The point of paying money to use the washing machine is to clean clothes from normal use. I don’t want to have to pay money because my clothes accidently “cleaned the floor” because I couldn’t get the clothes out of the washing machine without the clothes, first making a trip to the floor, on the way to the dryer. It’s not so bad if the clothes “meet the floor” before washing the clothes – since they’re going to be washed anyway. However, if the clothes “meet the floor” as I transfer them from the washing machine to the dryer – that’s a different story. Why? Because now I’ll have wet, clean, clothes that got dirt on them, which will be dried with dirt on them, so I’ll have to put them back into the washing machine to clean the dirt off them, being careful when I transfer them to the dryer, again – this time without dropping them – to dry them, all because the opening of the washing machine is not on the top. (I’m out of breath now. I think I need a nap.) The price for the machines are clearly labeled on each machine. The washing machines differ in price according to their size. The bigger the machine, the more it costs. They range from a dollar fifty to five dollars. Yes, I said five dollars. This machine is huge! I can’t figure out why someone would need such a big machine – unless he owns a circus and

needs to wash the elephants’ clothes. All the dryers cost 25 cents per six minutes. They are all the same size: huge. I guess this is in case the person who owns the circus does a wash and doesn’t want the elephant wearing wet clothes because he is afraid the elephant will get sick. When the washing machine (or dryer) finishes, I need to make sure that I am there to remove my clothes, or according to the sign, it will be removed for me. I don’t want that “free service,” because the employee who removes my clothes may not be careful and may drop some on the floor. If this should happen, then – I’m not going to repeat that all over again – I’m still napping from the first time. Anyway, to avoid doing the same wash twice, I wait at the Laundromat till the laundry is done, so I can be there to transfer the clothes to the dryer really carefully, and remove the clothes from the dryer really carefully, when it’s done. Once my laundry is done, I put the clothes in a bag, making sure I don’t leave any clothes behind. I like to donate clothes, but the Laundromat doesn’t accept donated clothes. They certainly don’t want my dirty clothes, unless it’s accompanied with money. Since the bag is full of laundry it is heavy, so I have to carry it over my shoulder. It looks like I am leaving Mitzrayim. Although B’nei Yisroel left with matzos on their backs when they left Mitzrayim, I’m sure some of them were carrying their laundry. After all, they did walk out, and there were no cars back then. And as every Jewish mother knows, always make sure to bring a change of clothes when you go on a trip—you never know when you’ll need some clean socks. So, of course, the Jews left Mitzrayim with their laundry and some extra shirts and socks too. At this point, I drive home and spend some time looking for a parking spot because finding a parking spot this late at night by my apartment is like trying to find a lost sock in my laundry bag. And you know that I have at least a few of them in this bag right here.

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hen I was looking at my clothes this morning, I realized there were a lot more dirty clothes than clean clothes. The dirty clothes were in the hamper; time to do my laundry. Where a person lives, determines how their laundry is done. I have seven siblings. So, before I got married, I would go down to the basement and dump my clothes in the washing machine. I turned the machine on, did a bunch of things, and no matter what I was in middle of doing, somebody yelled, “Whose stuff is in the washing machine? The machine finished twenty minutes ago, and I need to do my laundry!” That’s how I knew the washing machine had finished. I went to the basement, took my clothes from the washing machine, and transferred it into the dryer. When the dryer was done, I heard another announcement, “Hey! Your laundry is ready! Please get it, or I’m dumping it out!” That meant, if I didn’t get it right away, it would be dumped into a laundry basket, but if some clothes “by mistake” didn’t make it into the basket, it was too bad because I was given a chance to take my laundry and didn’t, and it’s not fair for the other person to have to wait for more than 10 seconds for me to take my stuff. Now that I am married boruch Hashem, doing my laundry is very different. Now, I have to take my laundry to a Laundromat. Why? Because I don’t have a washing machine and dryer in the basement. It’s a good thing I don’t have the washing machine and dryer in the basement because I don’t have a basement. I actually have to take my laundry bag and go to a place that charges me money so that I could use their machines to clean my clothes (and my family’s clothes, too). Hundreds of years ago, when the people had to clean their clothes, they went to the nearest lake. There was nobody standing there charging money for people to use the lake! Even if they wanted to, how would they? “Um, excuse me, ma’am.” “Yes.” “Did you just wash these clothes in the lake?” “Yes.” “That will be seven dollars.” “Did you do my laundry for me?”

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Lola's Story

Lola Lieber Schwartz

A World After This

A Memoir of Loss and Redemption Lola Lieber Schwartz is a world-renowned artist whose paintings have been exhibited in art galleries throughout the United States and are part of the Yad Vashem archives in Jerusalem. Most importantly, Lola is a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to many. She has myriad friends and sees life in all its vibrancy and vitality. But life was not always easy. Lola was only sixteen-yearsold when Hitler ym”sh invaded Poland, and Lola was forced into hiding and spent years on the run with her husband, Mechel. Through six years of trying times, near continued - Chapter 6 Exile in the Countryside

n March 3, 1941, our official confinement to the ghetto was announced. Notices were posted everywhere in Krakow. Any Jew remaining in Krakow had only until March 20 to leave or to accept complete and total confinement in Kazimierz, where there was already a serious overcrowding problem. We had a choice, if one can call it a choice.

Jews could choose to go into the ghetto or travel to another location in the countryside. Most of the Jews who were already living in the ghetto decided to stay. They really did not have another option. Whatever presumed flexibility in the rules the Nazis professed in order to cover up their intentions was utter and false nonsense. Jews were not in a position to make decisions freely. The choice of running from them required a substantial amount of money or items of value. To resettle in a Polish village in the countryside meant you needed connections, cash, goods to

starvation and brutality, Lola and her husband held onto their faith and values. It was Mechel’s words of encouragement, “There will be a world after this,” that helped them cling to the hope that there will be a life of light and joy waiting for them at the end. This is the story of Lola’s life—from her grandparents’ “enchanted garden” to meeting Eichmann ym”sh to making the Pesach seder for the Bobover Rebbe during the war—her words will take you back to a different world. barter, or jewels, especially diamonds. Most of those living inside the ghetto had little money and not much of anything else. They were trapped. Even most of us outside the ghetto now had little left. Every Jew was locked into one form of trap or another. We were all in a prison under the mandate of the demons in charge. Mechel’s parents still did have some resources. They therefore were in a much better position than many others to make a decision, given the circumstances. Mechel’s father knew people in a village about twelve miles outside

of Krakow called Niepolomice. The Liebers had with great foresight already taken some valuable textiles from their store out to the village to be stored there for their use. These precious goods were safely in the hands of some of their customers who were longtime residents of the village. For my family, the Lesers, these options were unavailable. We did not have enough money to live except day to day and that just barely. We had no contacts or acquaintances to help us leave, hide, or resettle. Tattiko and Mammiko did not consider resisting the ordinance

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plans. With very little discussion, it was decided we would go to the ghetto. That would be our fate and we would make the best of it. Although my parents acknowledged this sentiment only silently, I could feel it in the air and in my soul. They did not specifically say so, but I sensed what they believed. It was this: What had been lost could not be regained. Moreover I saw and felt something else in the texture of their movements and in their glances: They were anticipating that much more would be lost in the days ahead. They maintained their customary dignity, but they had been dramatically transformed by the ordeal that had come upon us. I was told to prepare to move into the Kazimierz Ghetto. Before Tattiko and Mammiko got very far along in their practical arrangements for our move, Mechel intervened with fierce determination. Mechel was not going to give in to the Nazi plan for our lives without a fight. His strength of character was becoming clearer and clearer to me. Mechel was not a dreamer, or driven by imagination against reason, but he was propelled by the deep strength of his faith that led him to believe that somehow, despite all evidence to the contrary, we would survive. Mechel did not want to be separated from me, and he knew his parents could not endure it if he were to stay in the ghetto in Krakow/Kazimierz in order to be close to me. Mechel had a simple solution even in such complex times. He proposed to Father that he permit Mechel to rent a place in the country for our family. Mechel’s solution would allow for both our families to be together in Niepolomice, and for us to be close to each other, and for all of us, hopefully, to be safe. This was not the time for false pride in such matters. Father accepted Mechel’s generous offer immediately. So we too would be leaving Krakow behind. We would be living in a strange place but we would not become a part of ghetto life where our every move could so easily be tracked, and where we could be rounded up so effortlessly and taken away. Mechel found very modest quarters for us. We would have one room in a typical, thatched-roof peasant cottage. Mechel and his family, he explained, would be just about the distance of a city block away from our cottage. We proceeded to make decisions about what few things to take with us into exile. Mechel hired a horse and wagon for us. It was decided that our departure would be less obvious to anyone that might be watching if we followed his family out of Krakow by about two hours. Perhaps by paying outrageous

bribes or giving away more of their valuable goods, the Liebers were able to pack their cart with substantially more than the Nazi orders permitted. They were not detained nor were they arrested, which makes me think it must have cost the Lieber family a great deal to leave with so many of their possessions. We were not so lucky in that regard. We would obey the Nazi’s rules to the letter in order to avoid harassment and get out of Krakow without any more sorrow. We picked out our best clothes and packed them. I dressed in layers of clothing, dresses and blouses on top of one another, piling my clothing on in this manner to leave more room in the suitcases for other things. What wouldn’t fit in suitcases, we tied in bundles. Mammiko said to Father, “Remember to take extra shirts and your winter coat, and of course your tallis and tefillin (prayer shawl and philacteries).”

running for our lives. Millions of Jews were on the run from a centralized force of mass destruction. How the Jews knew that there was a Final Solution in place and when they knew remains a debate among scholars of the Holocaust. By the time we were on our way to the village to join Mechel’s family, I had grasped that Polish Jewish life as we had known it was being taken from us, but I still did not understand that we and every Jew on European soil were in mortal danger. If my parents understood the scope of the diabolical plan, they did not speak of it. No one spoke of events as being part of a larger plan of “extermination.” We were simply trying to walk or run faster than the brigades of black boots that were marching forward to trample us and crush our civilization. Our cart swayed and bounced along the road, just as cartloads of refugees had in previous times and, Heaven for-

I thought to myself, “You might burn all of these sefarim, but you will not burn this one. I have saved this one at least.” Father had a problem with Mammiko’s suggestions. He refused to take his winter coat, which he needed desperately, and instead chose to fill a large sack with sefarim (Jewish sacred books). Mammiko was exasperated with what she viewed as such an impractical decision and she expressed her feelings forcefully. Father responded with equal force. “Don’t worry. Der Eibeshter (the Almighty) will protect me.” There we were with our belongings, some in tidy bundles, some in mere heaps, with suitcases jammed with things that mattered and things that did not, but that we thought might be useful. And, of course, we also took a few objects that reminded us of the life that was moving rapidly into our memories. A towel, a dish, a vase or a fragment of something that might be touched in a moment of despair to give us hope and to remind us that we had once been whole unto ourselves and part of a community – and that, with love of each other and our daily prayers to Hashem we might again, at some future point, return to wholeness. Hitler was now issuing decrees quickly, one after another, and his minions dispatched the orders of the Fuhrer with enormous efficiency, all of them building up to the carefully planned and sequentially orchestrated crescendo of the Final Solution. By now, we were in a panic and knew that we were literally

bid, in times yet to come. We felt as wretched as we looked. We had to get out of the cart at one point and ended up walking most of the twelve miles, because even with only our limited possessions, the cart was still too heavy for the horse to pull safely. When we were just a short distance from Niepolomice, we reached a bridge over the River Vistula. There we saw what we all feared the most: a German checkpoint. Soldiers surrounded the wagon and demanded we take all of our things out for their inspection. Father looked at the side of the road and saw hundreds of books that had been thrown into a huge pile. Even from a distance we could tell they were all Jewish sacred books, which undoubtedly were going to be burned in a giant bonfire, probably to the accompanying laughter of the Nazi soldiers. Ironically, the books were piled up in the middle of a schoolyard. Books of Jewish knowledge and Torah commentary were waiting to be burned in a place of learning. Nothing made sense any longer. One could only do what they told you to do. They were all-powerful and merciless. Father saw what was coming the instant we spotted the checkpoint. He was right. Determining that his sack was filled with sefarim, one of the officers ordered the soldiers to hurl them onto the pile with all the other sefarim. Father was in despair. He wailed in a deep aching voice, “Now I have lost

everything.” I tried to comfort him and so did Mammiko, but he said to us very quietly, “I had stuffed all our cash between the pages. I thought the money would be safe inside the sefarim.” That was the moment when I became a person of action, instead of a passive and frightened girl going along with events and in constant terror of the next calamity. I did a brave and quite reckless thing. I ran like the wind after the very officer that had seized Father’s sack of sefarim. I lied easily and shamelessly. I was going to get the books and the money back for my family and for my father’s honor. “Please! Please understand,” I said to the officer in charge. “You see my father is a writer. He is a scholar. He needs his books. You can take everything else we have, please do that, but would you please permit me to go into the yard and get his books back for him?” The German surprised me by speaking in a normal tone of voice. He looked at me with an expression that was mixed with contempt and some pity, but without compassion. “Well, go ahead, then,” he replied. I ran into the yard, and only then saw the massive numbers of books. I knew it was a fool’s errand without my father next to me to identify his books. They all looked the same to me. I implored the German one more time, “I can’t tell which are my father’s books. There are too many. But my father will recognize his books right away. Would you permit him to come with me? May I call for my father to come to join me?” One word settled our fate. “Nein,” he said roughly and aggressively. Any notion I might have had that a human heart beat inside the soft-spoken exterior disappeared in that moment, along with all that we had. In order to keep from being arrested, I did not argue with the officer. I did grab just one sefer. It was not Father’s. I did it for an emotional reason and also as a symbolic gesture. It was a small act of defiance aimed at them all. I thought to myself, you might burn all of these sefarim, but you will not burn this one. I have saved this one at least. Now we were completely impoverished, truly destitute. All that was ahead of us was the single room in the peasant cottage that Mechel had paid for. Father was stoic. Now, without any trace of emotion left in his voice, he told us firmly, “Der Eibeshter will help us. We will make it. We must not worry.” Continued next week Lola wrote this book with the help of Alida Brill. A World After This was published in 2010 by Devora Publishing.

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hen I think of Massachusetts, I think of the Red Sox, a thick Bostonian accent and very cold winters. But there is a lot more to explore in Massachusetts than sports and snow. Massachusetts is considered the Cradle of Liberty—this is where the American Revolution began—and much of our American heritage can be traced to this state. But it’s not just American history that you can find there. There is so much culture there as well. Many writers and artists such as e. e. cummings, Emily Dickinson, Dr. Suess and Norman Rockwell lived in Massachusetts. Some of our wonderful Presidents—John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John F. Kennedy and George H. W. Bush—were born in Norfolk County. And the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops call Massachusetts their home. Looking for some cookies? Well, the delicious Fig Newton was named after Newton, Massachusetts. So take a big bite. Need some milk after downing those pastries? There’s a giant milk bottle displayed near The Children’s Museum in Boston. If it were real, it would hold 50,000 gallons of milk—mooo! Speaking of cookies and milk…the first Dunkin’ Donuts was opened in Quincy, Massachusetts. And speaking of great food, the official dessert of the state is, you guessed it, Boston cream pie!

Things You Won’t Want to Miss Tea Overboard! “No taxation without representation!” On December 16, 1773, the Sons of Liberty threw crates of tea overboard in the Boston Harbor in protest of British tyranny over the colonists. This act was a forecast of the upcoming revolution and indeed, Massachusetts has been called the Cradle of Liberty for so much of America’s freedom grew from there. Take time to stroll the Boston Harbor and visit the museum. If you’re able to visit the harbor on December 16, you’ll get a front row seat to the “destruction of the tea,” when actors reenact the “destruction of the tea.” Play Ball Although New Yorkers are generally not Red Sox fans, when visiting Boston, make sure to check out the home of the Bo Sox—Fenway Park. Tours are given and if you’re visiting at the right time, you may be able to catch a game against the Yankees, although we know who you’ll be rooting for! Rockin’ Along Massachusetts is home to America’s famous rock—Plymouth Rock. It is here that William Bradford and his fellow pilgrims set foot on American soil

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weigh far less than an adult, have a from the mouth or nose. While keeping much quicker metabolism, and their these thoughts in mind, bodies will absorb more toxins than it is obvious why it adults, at a faster rate. Young children, is important to avoid especially pre-school age children, have using materials that are a tendency to get scratches and cuts very toxic. While choosing often and also regularly put things into their mouths. Always remember that art materials, make toxic materials can find a way to enter sure to use only waterour bodies, which we want to avoid as soluble markers. They much as possible. can enter family through for one of It these inspiring retreats should say non-toxic drinking and eating, through contact on them. Permanent with the skin, and through inhaling markers are toxic and should not be used in pre-school or elementary school settings. The habit of getting used to the smell is not healthy for many reasons. Keep windows open slightly, whenever a division of ohr somayach monsey possible. Germs do at the luxurious join us For one oF these circulate easily. Use b e i t s h v i d l e r only blunt needles inspirinG Family retreats oF r e t r e at c e n t e r with pre-school and monsey, ny elementary age children. Make sure that any paperFRIDAY, MARCH 1 - SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2013 cutter is placed out of the reach of children. It is not apTUESDAY, MAY 14 - THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013 propriate to use any (Slightly Higher Cost) glass jars or containFRIDAY, MAY 31 - SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2013 ers in an art room. Only use vegetaIn conjunction with mapseminars.com ble or natural dyes, no permanent commercial dyes, which can cause irritations and rashes on children Rabbi Avraham Braun Rabbi Doniel Frank Rabbi J Rietti Rabbi Naftali Reich Rabbi YY Rubinstein with sensitive skin. additional Check all pastes mrs. chani juravel mrs. rivky reich presenters for the presence rabbi label lam rabbi benzion shaFier include: of preservatives or mrs. chaya reich mrs. miriam shira sWiatycki pesticides, which • W orld class presenters $475 per couple are not safe to use with children. These $120 per child (1+ yrs) • F ive star caterers & G ourmet cuisine pastes are very often all taxes and gratuities included • s uperb kiddies and childcare proGram used for the purpose Should your community wish to host an inspirational weekend at of creating papierthe luxurious Beit Shvidler conference center in conjunction with • W arm Family environment Ora V'Simcha or for a brochure and/or to apply, please contact mâché. Only school • motzei shabbas entertainment paste or schoolm rs . s hoshanna k irshner , and c hildren ' s c arnival grade glue, like ElProgram Coordinator mer’s glue, should 845-216-3970 or email: sk@os.edu Enrollment limited to 25 families be used. The tech-

oung children love the time spent creating and expressing themselves through projects done in the art room. They get lost in thought in anticipation of the completion of their projects. Many adults are not aware of the fact that certain materials should not be used with young children. It is up to the adults to protect the children from any unhealthy situations. The younger they are, the more vulnerable they are and the more the substances will affect them. This is due to the fact that they

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nique of carving clay with soapstone is not wise in a room that is not wellventilated. It is better to use pre-mixed clay with children than powdered clay that has to be mixed with water. The dust that rises is not healthy for children who may suffer from asthma or allergies. The use of glazes that are painted onto clay, in order to give a finished look, should not be done with children. The clay pieces that are created can be painted with watercolor or tempera paints. Do not use any spray paints or fixatives around children, in a closed area. It is also important to remember, when using spray paints or fixatives in an outdoor setting, to point the nozzle away from the direction of all people. The inhalation of these sprays is extremely unhealthy. All the labels on supplies that are used in the art room need to be read carefully. They should say NON-TOXIC. IMPORTANT RULE #1: No eating or drinking in the art room. Many supplies contain materials that should not be digested. Keep them away from your food. The fibers and dust do get into the food and drinks, so I stress playing on the safe side and keeping them completely away from each other. REMINDER: Everyone should wash their hands with soap and water upon the completion of their lessons and leaving the art room. Rebbetzin Naomi N. Herzberg is a professional art educator, artist and designer. Among her known artwork is a floral sculpture presented to Tipper Gore, Blair House, Washington, D.C. Presently she is the Director of Operations at Shulamith School for Girls. Please feel free to email nherzberg@ optonline.net with questions and suggestions for future columns.

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The Attorney Responds: This is a common question, and there are some really basic things that you need to do in order to protect whatever rights you have in your invention. First, it’s important to understand what a patent is and what it takes to obtain a patent. A patent is, essentially, the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, or offering the patented invention in the United States, and from importing it to the United States. In other words, if you patent a new type of engine, nobody can make, use, sell, offer to sell, or import that engine in the United States without your permission. To obtain a patent, you must show a number of things: 1) That the thing you are attempting to patent (the “Invention”) is new. That is, not only has it never been done before in this country (or disclosed in print anywhere in the world), but that it isn’t obvious (like a key ring with a built-in flashlight, which is just combining two preexisting items). 2) That the Invention is useful – that is, it’s not something with only artistic or sentimental value, but it actually makes a practical difference when it’s used. 3) That the Invention is either a process, machine, manufactured item, or “composition of matter” (like a medicine), or an improvement on an existing process, machine, manufactured item or composition of matter. That covers a lot – but it doesn’t cover things that occur naturally, like plants or animals. Even if you’ve thought of a great new use for aloe, you can’t patent aloe itself – though you might be able to patent the process of using it in a particular way. This typically comes up when companies look to patent things like genes or DNA sequences.

4) That you have “reduced your idea to practice” – in other words, that your invention is not just an idea, but you’ve made it work.

showing exactly when you came up with your idea and what and when you worked on reducing it to practice. Third, know that patenting an inven-

Even if you’ve thought of a great new use for aloe, you can’t patent aloe itself – though you might be able to patent the process of using it in a particular way.

Second, given that, it’s imperative that you document, document, document. Keep an “inventor’s notebook”

and write down your idea, the date you came up with it, and document your efforts to turn your idea into a concrete reality. This is important because the question of whether your invention is “new” will depend on when you came up with the idea and whether you were working to reduce your idea to practice. What does that mean? Well, imagine that you come up with an idea for a new engine on January 1, 2014, and, with a lot of effort, get the thing to work in practice on January 1, 2015. Now imagine that on July 1, 2014, someone wrote a paper describing the very engine you were working on! Is your invention “new”? Yes, because you came up with it before the July paper – and you were working to reduce it to practice from before the July paper. But how can you prove that to the patent examiner trying to decide whether your invention qualifies as “new”? The best way is to have documentation

tion is a long, difficult, and expensive process. You will need to hire an attorney who specializes in patent prosecution. That attorney will need to research the “prior art” – that is, what the world knows about the field of the invention – to see if it really is new. Your counsel will need to draft a patent application with “claims” – that is, the specific articulation of what your patent covers, which is what, in any issued patent, defines the patent owner’s rights – a “specification” describing the invention in narrative form, an overview of the invention, and a disclosure of any prior art that the patent office should know about when it is considering whether the patent is “new”. Few, if any, patents are issued on all claims in the application – the patent office will allow some and “disallow” (i.e. not give you a patent) on others. Thus, your attorney will be your advocate, engaging in back and

forth with the patent office to attempt to convince the patent examiner to grant your patent on as many claims as possible, explaining differences between your invention and the prior art, and rewriting the claims to avoid problems identified by the examiner. The average patent application and examination process takes nearly 3 years – yours could take longer – and there’s no guarantee it will issue. In 2008, for example, more than 50% of patent applications as to which the patent office reached a decision were denied. So you need to consider – with the advice of counsel – what your invention might be worth before filing for a patent. After all, if your invention isn’t going to have much of a commercial market even if it’s granted, you will be making a large investment of time and money for very little return. That said, patents are the source of a great deal of wealth in this country, and a truly valuable and new ideas need to be protected and acted on before it’s too late. So if you really do think you have an idea for the next big thing, consult a patent attorney and see if you can carve out your portion of the American Dream. Akiva Cohen, Esq. is Senior Counsel at the firm of Foley & Lardner LLP. His practice focuses on commercial litigation and copyright, trademark, and trade secret litigation, and he is a founding member of his firm’s eDiscovery & Data Management practice. He can be reached at acohen@foley.com.

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“THE PURIM SEGULAH” R’ Zev Nachum M’Bandin z”l once had the privilege of learning during the holy night of Purim, a time that everyone else is occupied with food and wine and the world is severely lacking in Torah study. He was rewarded from above with an amazing gift; a child was born to him, one that grew up to be the “Avnei Nezer”, who lit up the world with his holiness! It is well known about Purim what the holy Chasam Sofer says: Whoever learns in the time between reading the Megillah at night and Megillah in the morning is assured his place in the next world!” Because then – when so few sit and learn – every little bit of Torah is extremely valuable and precious in Heaven, and you may be rewarded generously. The holy M’ohr V’Shumash writes that the entire miracle of Purim started at chatzos, which is the time that Hashem looks at the merits of his children. That was indeed the hour that they brought out the “sefer Hazichronos” and

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ou may be wondering, what is a chizuk mission? OK, so maybe that isn’t the first thing on your mind, but now that I brought it up, maybe you would like to know. Here’s how it works. Or perhaps how it should work! You fly off to Israel to dedicate time to strengthening the healthy state of your body and mind. That all sounds wonderful, and in theory, it is. However, it seems to have the same glitches as my Passover plans. In preparation for Passover: I clean my entire house for days, cook tons of food, make and set up two Seders for over 50 people. All of it is a bit hectic yet after the Seders it should be so much less work. The only problem is just when the Seders are over, instead of enjoying the rest of the holiday, in my home, with my family, I go on a vacation mission! That entails making numerous reservations, buying “vacation appropriate” attire for the entire family, and packing about 30 suitcases, etc. Get my drift? All while preparing the house, the food and so on and.... Also knowing that the split second after the first 2 days of Passover are over—I will need to put the house in some kind of order while running to catch a late night plane in order to catch up on the sun and fun we’ve obviously been missing in some random vacation spot. What am I getting at? Oh yes, the chizuk mission. The amount of stress and strain it takes to get away to get this physical and spiritual boost makes me need double the spiritual and physical boost. For weeks in advance my daughter lets me know she doesn’t want me to leave, then for the last few days she lets me know that—every hour on the hour. The toll that takes on one’s emotional state is significant. Then there’s the rescheduling: my clients, meetings, classes, etc. Oh and at the last minute:

the heat needs fixing, the garage sealing, the oven noise checking, etc. Simultaneously, I need to coordinate : getting from my late afternoon wedding in NJ which I don’t want to miss one minute of to my not-late-enough, last El Al flight out to join the mission on time. Have I lost you? Conceptually, the idea to get away, rejuvenate, refocus, learn and reconnect to one’s mission here in life is a great idea. But you need way too much chizuk just to plan to leave for the chizuk mission. So why do it? Looking back on each Passover, I get the best of both worlds: a fantastic Seder in my own home surrounded by all my extended family then the pampering of some wonderful Passover program somewhere. Looking back after the chizuk mission is even better. I gain deeper insights into what should be my priorities in life. I gain perspective on the challenges I am facing and will face. And for a little while, I become a better version of myself. (I know hard to believe there’s a better version.) Until life gets hectic again and I forget some of the valuable lessons I’ve learned and need to take another chizuk pilgrimage to find the best in me. You can’t always get away to do this. But wherever you are, it’s worth taking time to be kind to yourself. Get a massage. Go to a shiur, learn about how to improve your relationships, outlook, mindset. All this can only give you more strength /chizuk , as we say , to face another day as a stronger you ! And that, my friends, is a chizuk mission. You didn’t ask about it but got a mouthful on it anyway. Have an awesome week and take time to be the even more awesome you! Rivki Rosenwald is a certified life coach and couples counselor. She can be contacted at 917-705-2004 or at rivki@rosenwalds.com.

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