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Dear Editor, The Jewish Nation is not like the rest of the nations, and the Land of Israel is not like the rest of the world. Hashem teaches us in the Torah, that if we keep the Torah and do the mitzvos, we will be zoche to have Eretz Yisroel. If not, Hashem will take Eretz Yisroel away from Klal Yisroel, chas v’shalom. Today there is a fierce battle going on whether Yeshiva bochorim should serve in the Israeli army or remain in the Bais Medrash. The question to ask is, why take them out of the Bais Medrash? Every single second of their learning creates zechusim for Klal Yisroel! Every moment of their learning protects each and every Jew: civilian or soldier. Those who are not doing mitzvos, not keeping Shabbos, not keeping kosher and not keeping the Torah, they are the ones who are actually putting us in danger! During the Six Day War, there were nissim v’niflaos. There are the wellknown stories of Israeli soldiers (both dati and chiloni) davening, putting on tallis and tefillin, and the Arabs running in fear of their lives – not from the soldiers, but from the “strange and new weapons” – the tefillin; and the “squadrons of air force planes” – an apparition sent by Hashem. During the first Gulf War, my cousin was in Eretz Yisroel, and told me, “You don’t understand how many times Sefer Tehillim was said. We finished it, and then said it over again – and again – and again…” We didn’t need soldiers then, Hashem fought the battle for us. Yes, in each instance, there was a “natural explanation” to hide the yad Hashem, but it was Hashem fighting the battle for us because we were zoche. Are we zoche today? Taking the bochorim out of the Bais Medrash will not make us zoche. If anything, we have to do more learning and more mitzvos. The more we learn, the more Hashem will protect Klal Yisroel. Granted, there are those who really can’t sit all day and learn. To those boys I say, “Try to increase your mitzvos or learning in some way, and if you want, go and be a soldier.” Don’t think it is “kochi v’otzem yadi,” it’s not that by being a soldier you are keeping Israel safe; you are just the “natural explanation.” C. Rose

food buffet style which is probably sponsored by a donor. This is a nonnegotiable fee tacked on to the already high tuition. What a crime that our children can never go out since the high tuition make it prohibitive. We always urge our children to go out on the weekend in the evening. Their response to us is that none of their friends go out since the cost of a babysitter and going out for a bite adds an additional expense which they can’t afford since they’re paying high tuition. Another problem created by the exorbitant tuition is that it forces mothers to go to work. Mothers who work fulltime come home tired and don’t have the patience or stamina to be involved in homework help/supervision. Some hire homework helpers thereby adding another expense onto their already stretched budget. They have to prepare dinner and are too exhausted to devote quality time to the children. Our children deserve a parent who is coherent and attentive to them when they come home. Long gone are the days where parents sat down with their children and ask them how their day was. When my kids went to school I actually looked forward to the time my children returned from school to hear about their day. And they actually got a home-cooked meal instead of pizza or takeout food. Additionally, some of these children come home to an empty house since the parents have not yet returned from work. Some hire sitters to care for the children till they return home. The financial burden placed on parents is so overwhelming it impedes on all aspects of family life. Kids who are craving attention are our future at-risk children. Grandparents cannot sit back and watch this so they are forced to get involved financially. This is unfair because not all grandparents can afford to and we already went through this scenario when we were younger. In my days, there were options offered whereby you could have your tuition reduced (Bingo, etc...) Now there aren’t and of course scholarships are reserved for special situations as it should be. Then we want to know why there is such a high divorce rate. One contributing factor is that the high tuition causes financial stress on the marriage of families paying the high tuition. In addition, the couple is unable to spend a private evening together as a couple outside the house away from the children which is important for all marriages due to a lack of monetary funds. It is time for the yeshivot to examine the disastrous outcome of high tuition on family life and come up with a viable solution. Our children deserve better!! A Concerned Grandparent

Dear Editor, As grandparents who live in the neighborhood with our married children, we were looking forward to babysitting while the married couple went out. Last night was our rare opportunity to babysit while our children went to the school dinner. The school charges $600 for a dinner held on their own property and serves

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Shortly before 1AM on Saturday, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 took off from Kulala Lumpur. There were 227 passengers and 12 crew members on the flight; they never made it to their intended destination. A short time into the flight, the plane disappeared somewhere between Malaysia and Vietnam. There was no “may day” call and no call for help or distress from the pilots; the plane and its passengers simply vanished. Since that fateful day, teams of searchers from myriad countries— Vietnam, China, Singapore, Indonesia, the United States, Thailand, Australia, the Philippines and New Zealand—have been working alongside Malaysians to scour the Gulf of Thailand, Andaman Sea, and part of the South China Sea. Searchers have been combing every inch of the waters—so far there have been no signs of debris anywhere; it’s almost as if the plane simply vanished from the Earth. But despite desperate and numerous searches, time is not on their side. “Every day that goes by, it makes the search area much, much larger,” said David Gallo, who helped lead the search for the wreckage of Air France Flight 447 after that plane crashed in 2009. “We’ve only explored about 7% of the world beneath the sea, and there’s a reason for that. It’s slow going, and it’s difficult. So, with every day that passes by, crucial time is passing.” Authorities now say that there is evidence that the plane might have tried to turn back. As such, the search area has been widened. Initially, some speculated that there was an explosion, but the absence of debris suggest otherwise. Others were concerned about terrorism—there were two passengers on the plane with stolen passports, but some point out that stolen passports are commonly found in Malay-

Kim Jong Un Wins 100% of Vote

preme leader Kim Jong Un as they single-mindedly remain loyal to him,” the state-run Korean Central News Agency announced. It’s interesting that these are even called elections. Voters have no choice who to vote for — there is only one candidate’s name on the ballot for each district. Instead, they have the choice of voting yes or no, and according to official accounts virtually all choose yes. North Korea also typically puts turnout nationwide at over 99 percent. “I will simply say that is not a model for democracy around the world,” U.S. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki pointed out.

Still Searching Three Years after Japan’s Tsunami On Friday, March 11, 2011 at 3:21pm, Yasuo Takamatsu, 57, received a simple text message from his wife, Yuko, “I want to go home.” It was sent after a huge undersea earthquake shook

In an unsurprising result, North Korean state media reported on Monday that supreme leader Kim Jong Un won with unanimous approval to the highest legislative body in the country. There was no challenger on the ballot, and North Koreans turned out in droves; there was a 100 percent turnout in the election. North Koreans went to the polls on Sunday to approve the new roster of deputies for the Supreme People’s Assembly, the country’s legislature. The vote, more a political ritual than an election by Western standards, is generally held once every five years. Though results for the other seats in the assembly had not yet been announced, North Korea’s media quickly reported Kim had won in his district — located on the symbolic Mount Paekdu — without a single dissenting ballot. In the previous elections, 687 deputies were chosen. This is first time the election had been held since Kim inherited power after the death of his father, Kim Jong Il, in 2011. “This is an expression of all the service personnel and people’s absolute support and profound trust in su-

Japan and unleashed a towering tsunami across the coast.

“That was the last message from her,” Yasuo says. “I feel terrible thinking she is still out there. I want to bring her home as soon as possible,” he said. Three years after Yuko’s disappearance, Yasuo is still searching for his wife. He has learned that all the bank employees where Yuko worked ran to the rooftop to escape the swirling waters. But he was told that all of them died. “She was a gentle and kind person,” said Takamatsu. “She would always be next to me, physically and mentally. I miss her, I miss the big part of me that was her.” Weeks after the tsunami, workers found Yuko’s cellphone. After drying it out, Yasuo managed to retrieve her last

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Mystery Swirls around Malaysia Airlines’ Flight 370

sia. Could it have been hijacked? “We are looking at every angle, every aspect,” an official said. “We are looking at every inch of the sea.” Perhaps we will never know what exactly took place on the flight until searchers locate the flight data recorder which will contain vital flight information. Distraught relatives of the 227 passengers and 12 crew members onboard have been gathering and demanding “truth” from the airline. They are just as in the dark about the situation as everyone else and their anguish and pain is apparent. The airline has offered to fly relatives of passengers living in the China to Kuala Lumpur so they can be closer to the site. Two-thirds of the passengers on board were from China.

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The Week text message that she tried to send to him. “Tsunami huge,” but it was never sent. Yasuo still does not give up hope. A bus driver by trade, he spends his days scuba diving, desperately searching for her remains off the coast. The search for Yuko’s body may be futile. When the 66-foot waves rushed back to sea, it took homes, cars and the bodies of the thousands it killed. Officially, more than 15,800 are known to have died in the disaster, Japan’s worst peacetime loss of life. Another 2,636 are listed as missing. Despite the odds, the relatives of those who disappeared will feel no peace until they can put their loved ones to rest. Three years after the disaster, Japan is not officially prepared to give up the search for its missing. Police, coastguard officers and volunteers have mobilized in their thousands to comb muddy areas around the mouths of rivers or to scour the seabed. Search squads still recover some human remains. Yasuo knows that the chances of finding his wife are slim. In the three years since she died, swirling currents have carried all sorts of things across the

Pacific; many others have sunk deep into the ocean. But he knows that he cannot stop trying. “I still feel just as I did when the disaster hit. Emotion-wise, I have not moved a bit since then,” he said. “I will feel like this, I think, until I find her. I do want to find her, but I also feel that she may never be discovered. The ocean is way too vast. “But I have to keep looking.”

Mexican Drug Lord Killed—Again

Although Nazario Moreno, also known as “El Mas Loco” or “the Craziest One,” was killed three years ago, he was once again killed on Sunday in a clash with armed forces in western Mex-

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Firsthand Account from Kiev

Anderson Cooper called Kiev’s Independence Square “one of the most extraordinary locations” he has ever broadcasted from. The CNN anchor has traveled the world to bring viewers firsthand accounts of newsworthy events. The recent political tensions in Ukraine brought Cooper to the European city early last week. In the two weeks since Ukraine’s president, Viktor Yanukovich, was overthrown, dozens have perished. Independence Square was the scene of ruthless fighting as anti-government protesters clashed with police. The square is now filled with memorials to those who died. Anderson described the scene saying, “Hundreds of people if not thousands come every single day to pay their respects to those who died here, people they considered martyrs...They bring flowers, pile them up here, there are mementos of the fight.” Cooper added that the scene “feels like something out of World War II.” Although Cooper’s reporting reaches millions worldwide and he covers remarkable events, he travels with just two people, a producer and a cameraman.

Egypt’s Government Resigns

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Saudis Name Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group

The Muslim Brotherhood has officially been labeled a terrorist organization by Saudi Arabia. The country demanded that citizens fighting abroad return within 15 days or risk imprisonment. This announcement symbolizes an increase in opposition against the Muslim Brotherhood of deposed Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi. It also indicates the unease of the impending return of Saudis extremists from Syria. Saudi Arabia also listed Al-Nusra Front, which is Al-Qaeda’s official Syrian affiliate, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a group fighting in both Syria and Iraq, as terrorist organizations. It also listed as terrorist groups the Shiite Huthi rebels fighting in northern Yemen and a less well-known internal Shiite group called Hezbollah in the Hijaz.

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Kim Jong Un’s Most Powerful Deputy Reappears Previous reports suggested that Choe Ryong Hae, a senior North Korean official, had disappeared under the wrath of the country’s harsh leader. However, recent official television footage contradicted the claims. Hae was seen close to Kim Jong Un in pictures taken in January and February. He was smiling but sporting a limp. He was eagerly taking notes on a visit by Kim to various sites. Choe is the influential head of the political wing of North Korea’s military and appears to have risen to become the second most powerful person in the country after the execution of Jang Song Thaek, Kim’s uncle, recently. Choe’s father was a partisan who fought alongside the young Kim’s grandfather Kim Il Sung, the founder of North Korea. He also holds a seat in the powerful standing committee of the ruling Workers’ Party politburo shared only by Kim himself and two figurehead old guard members, and was named vice marshal of the military this year. In June, Choe was Kim’s special envoy to meet President Xi Jinping of China, North Korea’s only major ally. Although it has been confirmed that the 64-year-old is very much alive and actively participating in government affairs, his disappearance the past few weeks remains a mystery

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nition will show Palestinian willingness to end the conflict. “President Abbas, recognize the Jewish state, and in doing so, you would be telling your people, the Palestinians, that while we might have a territorial dispute, the right of the Jewish people to a state of their own is beyond dispute,” he told the AIPAC policy conference in Washington last week. “In recognizing

the Jewish state, you would finally making clear that you are truly prepared to end the conflict. So recognize the Jewish state. No excuses, no delays, it’s time.” But Abbas is adamantly against Israel’s recognition. Speaking to youth activists of his Fatah party on Friday, Abbas responded to Netanyahu, saying there was “no way” he would recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept a Pal-

estinian capital in just a portion of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem. “They are pressing and saying, ‘No peace without the Jewish state,’” he said, not specifying who is applying the pressure. “There is no way. We will not accept.” The current timetable to the talks requires Abbas and Netanyahu to accept a framework agreement by April 29.

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according to Iran’s Fars news agency. “Their fake and repetitious media products as well as psychological operations will have no achievement other than defeat, humiliation and deepening the Iranian nation and even the world people’s mistrust of them,” he said. On Saturday, Israeli Navy ships escorted the commandeered freighter to Eilat Port after intercepting it last week in the Red Sea, some 150 km. from Port Sudan and 1,500 km. from Israeli shores. Before being intercepted, the ship was heading for Port Sudan, where the Iranian Quds Force had planned to pick up the rockets on board and move them overland via Egypt and into Gaza through smuggling tunnels, the IDF said. Jazayeri said that the Israelis and Americans have admitted that the seizure was a coordinated operation and was part of their “Iranophobia scenario,” which was staged as part of their “chronic fabrications,” which are “common in the culture of liberal democracy and Western-Hebrew propaganda.” “The westerners should seriously reconsider their warmongering policies against the freedom-seeking nations and

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Bachmann Accuses Jews of “Selling Out” In an embarrassing accusation, Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann has

charged that American Jewish organizations are selling out Israel in favor of the Obama administration. “What has been shocking has been seeing and observing Jewish organizations who, it appears, have made it their priority to support the political priority and the political ambitions of the president over the best interests of Israel. They sold out Israel,” Bachmann said.

Bachmann said all this in reference to a February 27 letter by major Democratic donors, many of them Jewish, to party congressional leaders urging them not to advance new Iran sanctions legislation. “This is clearly against Israel’s best interest,” she said. President Obama in January said Continued on page 21

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It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s the Elders of Zion According to Lebanon’s Al-Manar TV, the Jews are taking over Hollywood, and by extension all of America.

In a feature aired last week, AlManar alleged that Hollywood is a Jewish invention created with the nefarious purpose of “taking over the world’s

greatest power, controlling all aspect of her daily life and harnessing it in service to Jewish interests all over the world.” According to the Hezbollah mouthpiece, American Jews felt rejected and so are trying to change American public opinion by inventing movie characters to serve as role models. To strengthen their assertions, AlManar spoke to a Professor Farroukh Majidi, who argued vigorously that the most dangerous thing in the world is the culture of the Jewish people, which contaminates the whole world through movies and television shows featuring heroes inspired by Jewish figures. The world, Majidi warned, must be wary of the intrusion of Jewish culture and fight against it. Jacob Hagouel, head of the Department for Combatting Anti-Semitism at the World Zionist Organization, said in response: “Anti-Semitism continues to raise its head in the Arab world. It is now 2014, but the messages we are hearing are straight from the eve of World War II. Whole generations of viewers are being raised on systematic anti-Semitic propaganda.”

PA Praises Terrorists amid Peace Talks

Although the Palestinian Authority continues to engage Israel in peace talks, it still glorifies terrorism. PA Ministry of Prisoners’ Affairs Issa Karake recently honored terrorists in Israeli jails for their “heroic sacrifice.” Ahmad Sa’adat is serving a 30 year sentence for leading the terror group Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). Last December, Karake visited Sa’adat’s family to honor the cold-blooded murder. During his visit, Karake called Sa’adat “a symbol of freedom and a conscience for all humanity, who spent his life in the service of his people’s freedom and independence.”

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he would veto legislation introduced in the Senate the previous month that threatened to torpedo international negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized the interim agreement reached in November between six world powers including the United States and Iran as “a bad deal.” The agreement that has been reached freezes some aspects of Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for limited sanctions relief. Netanyahu is demanding total dismantlement of sites that are suspected as being connected to Iran’s presumed nuclear weapons program as a precondition for sanctions relief.

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The Week In 2001, Sa’adat murderd Rehayam “Gandhi” Ze’evi, Israel’s Tourism Minister, although he has not been officially charged for the murder. At a January PA event, terrorist Ahed Abu Gholmeh was honored in a similar way. The terrorist is serving a life sentence for planning Ze’evi’s murder. PA Chief Negotiator Saeb Erekat praised Sa’adat at the event. Erekat also offered his support for terrorist Marwan Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences for planning numerous terror attacks. “Wait, Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Sa’adat and the [rest of the] prisoners; the release is near,” claimed Erekat at the event. He pledged to free the terrorist murderers so that they could help “in building the independent state of Palestine on all of the homeland’s territory.” Last April, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas took it upon himself to praise Barghouti and Sa’adat on official PA TV, calling them “brothers” and demanding their release. The January PA event also honored Karim and Maher Younes, Arab citizens of Israel serving a 40-year sentence for kidnapping and killing an IDF soldier in 1980. Actions speak louder than words…

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Abba: Israel is Not a Jewish State

Some people seem to always sound like a broken record. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said this week that the Palestinians would not recognize Israel as a Jewish state at a meeting with students in Ramallah. There is “no way” that he will agree to recognition, Abbas was quoted as saying. Netanyahu most recently repeated his request for recognition during his speech at AIPAC’s 2014 Policy Conference. “Recognize it. No excuses. No delays. It’s time,” he told the audience.

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Abbas also reiterated his position that the capital of a future Palestinian state will be east Jerusalem in its entirety, rather than just a portion. He emphasized that if negotiations fail, he would encourage “popular resistance” as a pathway to peace. Abbas is set to meet with Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington on March 17. The nine-month period that Kerry designated for negotiations is set to end on April 29. While Netanyahu has pressured President Obama to extend the talks to the end of the year, the PA has opposed this suggestion.

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a chronic disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or depression. So which states took the cake (pun intended) for highest obesity rates in the nation last year? Mississippi: 35.4%, West Virginia: 34.4%, Delaware: 34.3%, Louisiana: 32.7%, Arkansas: 32.3%, South Carolina: 31.4%, Tennessee: 31.3%, Ohio: 30.9%, Kentucky: 30.6%, and Oklahoma: 30.5%. The states with the lowest obesity rates included: Montana: 19.6%, Colorado: 20.4%, Nevada: 21.1%, Minnesota: 22.0%, Massachusetts: 22.2%, Connecticut: 23.2%, New Mexico: 23.5%, California: 23.6%, Hawaii: 23.7%, and New York: 24.0%. Get off those couches, America, and lace up your gym shoes!

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Mississippi is not just the state with the longest name. According to Gallup, it is also the state with the largest waistline. Since Gallup starting tracking obesity rates in 2008, Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Kentucky have consistently been included in the top ten states with the highest obesity rates in the nation. On the other side of the scale, Colorado, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and California have been listed in the roster of states with the lowest obesity rates. In general, southern and mid-western states boast the highest levels while northeastern and western states generally boast the lowest. Of key concern is that more than two in 10 adults were obese in nearly every state in 2013, with the exception of Montana last year. Three in 10 adults were obese in 11 states — Mississippi, West Virginia, Delaware, Louisiana, Arkansas, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Alaska — compared with only five states in 2012. It was also noted that in the 10 states with the highest obesity rates, residents are more likely to report that they have

Being angry doesn’t just make steam come out of your ears; it can actually kill you. Harvard researchers who analyzed decades of evidence on links between anger and cardiovascular events, concluded that in the two hours following an outburst of anger, there is a higher risk of heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular events. First author Dr. Elizabeth Mostofsky and colleagues found that – compared with when they are not angry – a person’s risk of heart attack rises nearly five-fold, and the risk of stroke more than three-fold, in the two hours following an outburst of anger. Their risk of abnormal heartbeat or ventricular arrhythmia also goes up. The risk increased even more in those who have a previous history of heart problems. Dr. Mostofsky pointed out, “Although the risk of experiencing an acute cardiovascular event with any single outburst of anger is relatively low, the risk can accumulate for people with frequent episodes of anger. This is particularly important for people who have higher risk due to other underlying risk factors or those who have already had a heart attack, stroke or diabetes.” Dr. Mostofsky explains that a per-

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The Bush family’s newest political member is on the scene in Texas for the first time. George P. Bush has secured the Republican nomination for the little-known but powerful post of Texas

land commissioner. The land commissioner administers Texas’ vast, stateowned lands and mineral resources, and it’s a job that is seen as a stepping-stone to higher office. David Dewhurst was land commissioner before becoming lieutenant governor in 2003. Bush is a 37-year-old attorney from Fort Worth. Politics is in his blood. He is the grandson of former President George H.W. Bush, nephew of former President and Texas Gov. George W. Bush, and son of ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who is frequently mentioned as a possible GOP White House hopeful in 2016. Bush taught school in inner city Miami before earning a law degree from the University of Texas and clerking for a federal judge. In 2010, he served an eight-month tour in Afghanistan with U.S. Naval Intelligence under an assumed name. He also speaks Spanish as his mother, Columba, was born in Mexico. Republican leaders have highlighted this fact as a key to wooing voters among Texas’ booming Hispanic population. “We don’t have to change our conservative principles to win, we just need to change our tactics,” said Bush, who

In News spoke English and Spanish to the adoring crowd at his victory party at a Fort Worth Mexican restaurant. There was no incumbent running and Bush used his American political-royalty surname to raise more than $3.5 million while his opponent, East Texas businessman David Watts, could barely afford to travel the state. Bush immediately becomes the overwhelming favorite in November against Democratic nominee and former El Paso Mayor John Cook.

Corrupt Assemblyman Faces 30 Years

Assemblyman William Boyland Jr. has been convicted of extortion and soliciting bribes by a federal jury. The corrupt Brooklyn Democrat closed his eyes and held his head with both hands as the jury foreman pronounced him guilty of all 21 counts in the indictment. He faces up to 30 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Capers then told the judge that Boyland, 43, broke the law even while on trial. FBI agents found him driving in Brooklyn and Manhattan recently despite the suspensions of his license, registration and auto insurance. “I have a concern about Mr. Boyland claiming to be in one place when he is actually in another,” U.S. District Judge Sandra Townes said before revoking his $100,000 bail. Boyland had solicited bribes from undercover FBI agents amongst other crimes. During a 10-month probe, Boyland pocketed more than $14,000 in bribes and demanded a $250,000 payoff in exchange for securing government approvals for the undercover agents. Boyland’s chief of staff, Ry-Ann Hermon, pleaded guilty and testified about the bribery schemes and how her former boss looted for political purposes from a nonprofit for the elderly. Boyland was also convicted of stealing more than $70,000 in per diem by falsely claiming he was in Albany when he was actually in New York City and

Istanbul, Turkey. The Boylands were known as the “Black Kennedys of Brownsville” and a main thoroughfare in the neighborhood was named after Jr.’s late uncle, Thomas Boyland. “He could have made a difference,” said Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch. “Instead, William Boyland Jr. worked to glorify one person: himself.” The four-term assemblyman in Brooklyn’s 55th District represented some of the poorest constituents in New York City and referred to his political office as the family “hardware store” handed down to him by his father and uncle.

Bernanke Makes More in 40 Minutes than all of Last Year The headline may sound unbelievable but it’s true. On Tuesday, Reuters reported that Ben Bernanke made more in 40 minutes than he made all of last year as head of the U.S. Federal Reserve. That’s right. Earlier this week, Ben Bernanke, former chairman of the U.S. central bank, took the stage at a conference in the United Arab Emirates and made “at least” $250,000. The previous year, as Fed chair, he’d only made $199,700. He made more speaking for 40 minutes—not even giving a speech, just being in conversation—than he did shaping the world’s largest economy for a year.

To break it down even further, it took approximately 1/50th of a second to take the photo of his speech. During that miniscule amount of time, Bernanke made more than $2.08. This was his first public appearance since stepping down as America’s central banker. I’m not an economist but I can tell you that it seems pretty lucrative. Continued on page 29

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The ongoing ping pong battle over Pre-K funding took another turn this week. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio now says that he’s ready to drop his request for state approval to tax wealthy NYC residents if funding provided by the state is stable enough to provide for universal prekindergarten program. “I’m absolute-

ly open to an alternative that gets the job done,” he said, adding emphasis to the second part of the sentence. Yet he still maintained that his idea to increase income taxes on people earning over $500,000 is the best option. The mayor and the governor, who repeated his offer to fund Pre-K with state funds again this week, appeared to be moving toward a state-funded solution. Then in a turnaround, the mayor’s office released a statement praising Speaker Sheldon Silver and the Assembly Majority for committing to “stable, sufficient and dedicated funding needed to ensure full-day pre-K for every child in New York City—as well as after-school programs for every middle-schooler.” “Together, these legislators are standing up for our families and our future,” de Blasio stated. De Blasio was referring to a bill sponsored by New York state senator Adriano Espaillat authorizing de Blasio’s rich tax. The bill “authorizes the increase of tax by .75 percent on city taxable income greater than $500,000 to fund universal pre-kindergarten and after-school programs.” In his budget proposal, Cuomo offered $1.5 billion over five years to fund Pre-K statewide. That is less than the $1.7 billion de Blasio planned for the city alone. But the governor repeatedly said he has whatever money Pre-K will need. “Forget the numbers,” Cuomo said, “as quickly as cities can bring it online, we will fund it.” He pointed out even the mayor’s tax plan wouldn’t be rock solid. “There’s nothing that says if you pass a tax you can’t undo the tax,” Cuomo said. De Blasio said he would accept Cuomo’s offer if it guarantees enough money for five years, but despite their “very good conversations,” they weren’t able to find a common approach. “We haven’t gotten to the point of a five year plan that we could actually hang our hat on,” de Blasio said. The rich tax would yield some $530 million, $340 million of which would serve to expand the city’s Pre-K to full day service for all four-year-olds. The rest of the $190 million would double the seats of middle-school after-school programs. It’s easy to spend when you’re using someone else’s money.

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In a Jersey City fire, four people died after firefighters originally were sent to the wrong address. A dispatcher mistakenly sent the trucks to Grand Ave. instead of Grant Ave, according to the city’s mayor. Even so, officials think those killed may have already been beyond saving because of the “multi-alarm” nature of the fire as the first emergency calls came in around 1 a.m. It took 7 or 8 minutes for a response, rather than the standard 3 to 4 minutes. “The 911 dispatchers are obviously trained to deal with high-pressure situations,” Mayor Steven Fulop said. “But in the mix-up, the caller didn’t distinguish ... You’re dealing with people in the heat of the moment, and it’s hard to get them to answer questions. That issue was part of it.” “The flames were bouncing from house to house, almost like hopscotch,” one resident said. The fire claimed four lives, five homes, and has displaced over 30 people. The four who died were upstanding members of the community: an elderly pastor and his wife and their two special needs sons in their 50’s.

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outcomes of such behaviors, including lower obesity rates and other common health problems.

In News Interestingly, money is not needed to buy happiness; a number of the highest-ranking states were not especially wealthy. That’s because although it’s true that “for the most part, well-being goes up with income,” Witters said, factors such as emotional health eventually tend to level out: For individuals, “emotional health scores kind of hit their peak at about $75,000 a year. And

after that point, they really don’t get any better. However, while states with high well-being scores did not necessarily have high incomes, they often had other advantages, such as high educational attainment and low unemployment.” Unfortunately, none of the top ten are even close to the tri-state area, but hopefully next year! Here is a list of the top ten happiest states: 10. Iowa 9. Washington 8. Hawaii 7.Colorado 6. Vermont 5.Montana 4. Minnesota 3. Nebraska 2. South Dakota 1. North Dakota

The SATs Revamped

The SATs present a huge pressure for high school students throughout the country. Recent changes to the Scholastic Aptitude Test will cause many anxious teenagers to breathe a sigh of relief. In spring 2016, the dreaded essay portion of the exam will become optional. David Coleman, president of the College Board, the organization that administers the SAT, says that the goal is for the SAT to regain its purpose of leveling the playing field instead of making a college education less accessible to groups of students who do not score high on the SATs. The SAT was created in 1926 and is based on an intelligence test given to World War I soldiers. Studies documented that students whose families had access to expensive tutors who focused solely on preparing students for the SATs scored higher. Coleman feels that such findings prove that the current SATs do not accomplish what they are intended to do. The SAT prep market is a $4.5-billion-a-year industry that caters mostly to the concerned rich American parent who hopes to beat the system by having someone teach their child the strategies

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That’s Odd Marathon Spelling Bee Finally Names Winner

Well, it’s been two weeks but the Jackson County Spelling Bee has finally named a winner. Two weeks ago, TJH reported on two Kansas City-area students who were so good at spelling that spelling bee organizers ran out of words after they duked it out for hours. On Saturday, after 29 more grueling rounds (wow, these kids are really good), they finally declared a winner. Seventh grader Kush Sharma and fifth grader Sophia Hoffman breezed through words like “boodle” and “slobber” but amazingly, it was the word “stifling” upon which Sophia stumbled. She even seemed puzzled when the buzzer indicated that she got it wrong. Kush then claimed the title by spelling the word “definition” correctly.

Despite his victory, Kush says he is sad that Sophia slipped up. During these past two weeks, the two word-lovers became good friends. “I was pretty sad when she got that word incorrect,” said Kush, who now moves on to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May. “That’s the game, you know? It’s going to come down to one person, whether you’re friends or not.” Sophia said she was excited that she made it so far in the bee and that she plans to compete again next year. Kush said he, too, would be back, and he wouldn’t be surprised if the two dueled even longer next year. We’re looking forward to seeing them fight it out again; I just wonder how long it will take to declare a winner next year…

This is Crazy; I’m your Baby

This baby knew just what to say Last weekend, Army specialist Cole Tesar met his 7-month-old daughter, Harper, for the first time after returning from a nine-month deployment in Afghanistan. It was an emotional reunion for the father but that’s not what made national headlines. Waiting for her father, Harper’s carriage sported a huge pink sign with the words: Hey, I just met you & this is crazy but my name’s Harper & I’m your baby. The adorable photo of Harper quickly went viral, although Harper seems to be unimpressed by the attention. Tesar spoke about seeing his wife, Logan, and holding baby Harper for the first time. “It is kind of different because it is my own baby; it is our own blood. It is definitely special, and it is a pretty good feeling,” he said. He’s a real troop-er.

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needed to tackle the exam. Coleman referred to some test prep providers as “predators.” Companies such as Kaplan and Princeton Review charge up to $1,000 for courses, and private tutors rake up to $15,000 throughout the year. To oppose the companies and individuals who make money off of teenagers and their anxious parents, the College Board is partnering with the nonprofit Khan Academy, the makers of popular online tutorial videos that assist students in everything from chemistry to algebra to art history, to create a free program to prepare students. This will hopefully offer everyone a fair shot.

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The Week Fortune Cookie Makes a Fortune Ever read those lovely thoughts found in fortune cookies after a Chinese meal? “Others enjoy your company,” “You will have many happy days soon,” or “You are talented in many ways” are nice ideas but most people

don’t give them a second thought. Emma Duvoll, 75, paid a little more attention than most to her Chinese dessert and it certainly paid off. The Bronx resident won a $2 million payday playing the Powerball drawing after using numbers that were printed on her fortune cookie, the New York lottery announced on Thursday. “I was surprised, but pleased,” the winner related. Five of the numbers on

In News the cookie matched the lotto numbers. After opting for a one-time lump sum, she won a total of $1,246,085 after taxes. Duvoll, however, is not the first lottery winner who can credit a fortune cookie for their fortune. In 2005, 110 people from around the country all hit the same Powerball numbers – each winning about $100,000 – after using numbers from

fortune cookies. After an investigation by lottery officials, it was revealed that the cookies all came from Wonton Food in Long Island City, New York, maker of 4 million fortune cookies a day.

The New York Lottery also announced three other winners on Thursday, including another Bronx resident Syeda Akther, who won $5 million from a scratch-off ticket. Karen Axt, 53, of Manhattan, and Joseph Brown, 60, of Brooklyn, each won $1 million, lottery officials said. “I took some time contemplating what I will do with the money,” Duvoll announced. “I plan to invest most of it and maybe take a trip to Switzerland to visit family.” Keep eating those Chinese meals, Emma, they’re worth a fortune!

One Person’s Junk… STEARNS & FOSTER

An Alabama couple has discovered that the old junk store pick up they made 44 years ago has turned out to be a pretty good investment. Robert and Janice Morris made a hefty profit when they sold a clay jug they bought for $12 for $100,000. Robert and Janice always liked to decorate their rural home with unique items. In DeLoach’s junk store in Fayetteville, Alabama, Mr. Morris found a piece that was definitely a piece all by itself. Janice recalled, “He picked that jug up and I said, ‘Why are you gettin’ that?’” Robert simply replied, “Because I like it.”

They took the large 5-gallon jug home for just $12 and kept it the corner of the den. The jug was not treated del-

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BR’s 32nd Flavor? Doll

A lot of young Japanese girls are about to get a very cute brain freeze. In honor of the Hinamatsuri, translated as Girl’s Day or Doll Festival, Baskin Robbins is releasing five new ice cream dolls that come complete with scoops of ice cream and tiny, smiling faces made of marzipan. In reference to how actual dolls are displayed during Hinamatsuri, Baskin Robbins’ ice cream dolls come displayed in a tiered box to represent the Emperor and Empress—as well as their attendants.

Each doll is made from one of five flavors: Nutty Cream Cheese Brownie, Love in Berry, Orange Sorbet, Love Struck Cheese Cake, and Oreo Chocolate Mint. No better way to celebrate dolls than by eating ones made of ice cream.

The McDonald’s Diet: Lose Weight and Look Great

They say fast food makes you fat but John Cisna’s recent experiment may challenge that age-old ideology. For six whole months, Cisna ate a strictly all-McDonald’s diet. Now he is claiming that he lost weight and feels healthier. The high school science teacher of Colo, Iowa, gained national attention for his unconventional weight-loss plan. Cisna says he lost 56 pounds and a total of 21 inches off his chest, waist, and hips. He also claims his cholesterol is actually lower than when he set out on this experiment. Cisna admits that the results of his experience are unusual and unexpected. But he plans on detailing his weightloss journey in his book, “My McDonald’s Diet.” Despite scarfing down Whoppers and Big Macs, Cisna admitted that he is “missing other foods.” Throughout the process Cisna followed a 2,000 calorie diet, using the daily recommended allowances for carbohydrates, proteins, sugar and fat, and he walked 45 minutes a day. On day one, September 15, the 6-foot-tall teacher weighed 280 pounds, with a body mass index (BMI) of 38, which falls into the obese category. His blood test results show that his total cholesterol dropped from 249 to 190, including a 25 percent decrease in his LDL or “bad cholesterol.” Despite concerns that he was eating too much salt, Cisna said his sodium levels and blood pressure are normal. Now he clocks in at 224 pounds, and his BMI is down to 30, still within the red zone but very close to simply overweight and not obese. Morgan Spurlock’s 2004 documenta-

In News ry, “Super Size Me,” was Cisna’s main inspiration. He calls it “irresponsible journalism” and was determined to challenge Spurlock’s findings. Despite his dedication to his diet, Cisna recalls one day in the last 6 months when he cheated because he was waiting for a flight at LaGuardia Airport and couldn’t find a McDonald’s. “I was starving,” Cisna recalled. “In front of G-d and the whole world, I admit that that night, I had a bag of cashews, an apple and a diet Pepsi, so that’s the only time that I have broken from the diet.” Once this experiment is through, Cisna plans to continue sticking to a 2,000 calorie a day diet but he will expand his menu beyond McDonald’s. Cisna added in, “I’m not recommending anybody do the McDonald’s [diet], but it’s certainly is there for the taking if they want to try it. There are many, many avenues – I’ve just opened up one avenue of a way for people to start to get healthy.” One thing is for sure: he’s lovin’ it.

Beard for Sale

Farmer Builds Mini Lamborghini from Scrap

If you have $1 million to spare and are in search of a rare find, then perhaps you should consider purchasing the “luscious and captivating” beard of Scott Maggs. The Australian man is selling his beloved beard in order to raise money for skin cancer research; in 2009 his close friend died from the disease. Maggs, also known as the bearded Jimmy Niggles, launched the campaign, This Is Beard, to pay tribute to his buddy, Wes Bonn. “When he found out he had a melanoma on his neck, he got it cut out and he thought he might be alright for a while. It was just, like, so quick,” Maggs related. “After Wes passed away, we were saying we need to get the message out there that skin cancer can happen to anyone.” Shortly after his dear friend’s death, Maggs decided to grow out his beard. “Basically no one was growing a beard back then,” he explained. “So we said, let’s all grow beards and every time someone asks us about this stupid thing growing on our face we can share Wes’ story.”

If you are a poor farmer reading The Jewish Home right now in China and wishing for a fancy sports car, do something about it! Follow the lead of Guo, a 50-year-old farmer from the Henan province in Northern China. Guo’s grandson wanted a toy car and the farmer spent six months building him a scale replica of a Lamborghini Aventador. The car is two meters long and one meter wide, and only cost about 5,000 Yuan ($821). It was welded together using scrapped metal and parts of used bicycles. When its five sets of batteries are fully charged, it can travel as far as 37 miles! It has a working horn, headlights and stereo. The only bad news? Guo says he uses the car to drive his grandson to school. I guess even boys with Lamborghinis still have to go to class!

Their plan took off and Wes’ story quickly spread. In fact, it went viral with thousands of supporters posting photos of their facial hair with the hashtag #beardseason. Maggs posts photos with fellow bearded supporters — and descriptions of their beards — on the campaign’s Instagram feed and Facebook page. Maggs calls his asset “the most valuable beard in the world” worthy of its seven-figure price tag. Growing beards for charity is actually more popular than you may have initially thought. Back in 2003 a group of enthusiasts launched the Movember movement. In order to raise awareness for men’s health, participating individuals do not shave for the entire month of November. In the last decade, the Movember movement expanded globally and more than 4 million people participate in “no-shave November.” Have they ever heard of sefira?

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Far Rockaway & Lawrence Host DineNMeet for Inaugural Event As the sun descended on March 7th, dozens of people from across the New York area began to anxiously await their Shabbos meal – and not just for the hot chicken soup. Spread across the Lawrence and Far Rockaway community, guests were seated alongside other guests – half men, half women

who were hand-selected for each other. Called for 7pm, dinners were elegantly hosted by seven different families who facilitated conversation, engaged the group in divrei Torah, and kept the dinner sentiment light and casual, so the guests could really get to talking in a comfortable way. Around 9:30pm,

the groups joined a joint dessert oneg. Guests stayed well past midnight, as they wanted to finish up their conversations in that corner there or by that table here. “It was a fantastic event from start to finish. The consensus was that it was fun, easygoing with great singles,” said a single, K.S. Shabbos day was a recoup day, and Motzei Shabbos, the fun began again. The group came back, engaged in a round of speed dating, enjoyed more conversation, and headed on their way. Facilitated by two shadchanim, various hosts, and an Event Committee, Shabbos was a success! “This was one of my favorite singles events I have attended. Well-run, relaxed and laid back, good people there, nice locations for the oneg and melave malka. Overall a huge hit,” D.W. said. DineNMeet keeps to a few golden rules to ensure success: small age range and one chosen hashgafa, even numbers of men and women, Shabbos events are in homes – not in shuls, and we personalize every table. “This Shabbos was

the least stressful and most enjoyable of dating events—mainly because there were an equal amount of guys and girls! I really appreciated having speed dating that actually worked! I got to talk to all the guys and see everyone who was there,” D.L. related. DineNMeet has already run events on the Upper West Side, Washington Heights, Woodmere, Kew Gardens Hills, midtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, and will continue to do so monthly, serving new communities as well. “It was very nice and honestly one of the best events I have been too. Great crowd if people,” B.S. said. In partnership with SawYouatSinai and YUConnects, DineNMeet continues to serve the Orthodox community of young professionals in a thoughtful and enjoyable way by putting on really fun and productive events. For more information, hosting or sponsorships opportunities, contact support@dinenmeet.com.

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Bnos Bais Yaakov’s 20th Annual Dinner The Most Successful Ever

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Rabbi Yisroel Tepper, director of development; Mr. Yoeli Edelstein, MC; Mr. Dov Perkal, Community Service Awardee; Rabbi Shmuel Hiller, dean; Rabbi Avraham Bajnon, assistant to the dean

Rabbi Yisroel Tepper, director of development; Mr. Yoeli Edelstein, MC; Rabbi Eliezer Feuer, Rabbinic Leadership Awardee; Rabbi Shmuel Hiller, dean; Rabbi Avraham Bajnon, assistant to the dean

Rabbi Yisroel Tepper, director of development; Mr. Yoeli Edelstein, MC; Dr. Yaakov Kadar, Parents of the Year Awardee; Rabbi Shmuel Hiller, dean; Rabbi Avraham Bajnon, assistant to the dean

Mr. Yoeli Edelstein, MC; Rabbi Yanky Brazil, Harbatzas Torah Awardee; Rabbi Shmuel Hiller, dean; Rabbi Yisroel Tepper, director of development; Rabbi Avraham Bajnon, assistant to the dean

The magic happened again. A walk through the BBY building at this year’s annual dinner elicited the “oohs” and “aahs” of delighted guests as they noted the seemingly magical transformation. The beautiful, but utilitarian, school building was, for that March 9th evening, an experience in lavender. From the subtle backlit wall of roses in the center hall to the banisters swathed in lavender tulle; from the delectable choices at the buffet to the ambient lavender lighting, the guests felt cosseted and cared for. Upstairs, in the Ateres Nechama Liba Simcha Hall, the presentations to the guests of honor were the bill of fare. With Mr. Yoeli Edelstein as the M.C., the evening proceeded apace. Assemblyman Mr. Phil Goldfeder expressed his delight at hosting a BBY class in Albany last year. The respect and fine behavior that the girls displayed were so unique, that many politicians related to Mr. Goldfeder how impressed they were with the

BBY girls. Mr. Goldfeder was proud of his constituents and drew inspiration for himself as he continues to make his own daily kiddush Hashem up in Albany. Rabbi Shmuel Hiller, the venerable dean of BBY, spoke movingly about his gratitude to the staff who truly cherish their talmidos. It is that love, Rabbi Hiller asserted, that gives a child the enthusiasm for Yiddishkeit. It is that sense of security that stops a child from looking elsewhere for satisfaction. As Rabbi Hiller introduced each honoree, it was abundantly clear that he enjoys a beautiful relationship with each of them. The honorees are so indicative of what BBY seeks to inculcate in their talmidos. Rabbi and Mrs. Eliezer Feuer, recipients of the Rabbinic Leadership Award, represent the finest models of leading by example. The Rav and Rebbetzin of the Young Israel of Bayswater are beloved for their commitment to their kehilah, their personal ehrlichkeit, and their passion for infusing the bren of Yiddishkeit

in others. Rabbi and Mrs. Yanky Brazil received the Harbotzas Torah Award. As a Rebbe in Sh’or Yoshuv, Rabbi Brazil does much of his “work” out of the Beis Medrash. Together with his Rebbetzin, Rabbi Brazil has established his own home as a home for his talmidim as well. His students are nourished – body and soul – by Rabbi and Rebbetzin Brazil. Dr. and Mrs. Yaakov Kadar, Parents of the Year Awardees, have made their life decisions based on their children’s welfare. Their derech hachaim, job choices, and volunteer positions were all carefully considered as to their impact on the family, and the messages they want to impart to their children. Dr. and Mrs. Kadar are widely known as an extremely aidel and refined couple – and their sweet children reflect that beautifully. Mr. and Mrs. Dov Perkal received the Community Service Award. Running the SHMA Camps certainly entitles them to the award. But beyond the

actual administration of these summer camps, is the interaction that the Perkals have in the daily happenings in camp. They make sure to get involved in the mainstream programs as well as the special needs programs. Life back in the city is replete with community service as well. The Perkal home is open to various organizations for parlor meetings, Shabbatons, and shiurim. Last on the agenda was the school video. With the fresh faces of the BBY girls appearing on the screen interspersed with testimonies of sincere appreciation by various parents and grandparents, the video captivated the audience, even while it reinforced what everyone there already knew; BBY is a glorious place in which to educate a child. The night ended with a dessert buffet – a sweet closing to a simply beautiful evening. Kudos to Mrs. Malka Fishman and her assistant, Mrs. Leah Bachon, for an extraordinary dinner 2014!

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Bnos Malka “Clowns” Around

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Each year the seventh grade class at Bnos Malka Academy celebrates the girls reaching Bas Mitzvah with a special mother-daughter breakfast. The chesed component this year had the girls learn medical clowning. Mrs. Michal Levine of Areyvut instructed the girls on the ins and outs of clowning, makeup and animal balloon. The class

then paid a visit to the Boulevard ALP Assisted Living Residence in Kew Gardens Hills. Mrs. Lisa Steinberg, the Director of Care Management at the Boulevard, remarked, “Our residents always appreciate visitors. The girls from Bnos Malka were incredible. They were so sweet and engaging.” The girls strolled through the dining

room, in full costume, handing out animal-shaped balloons to all and spending quality time talking to the seniors. The young women were amazed as they met a number of centurions, one of whom was a 103-years-old. Some of the more memorable quotes offered to Mrs. Shuly Zuckerman, the middle school assistant principal at BMA,

were, “You made my day, no, you made my week,” “These girls are delicious,” and “Your girls are very special.” It is hard to know who enjoyed themselves more: the residents or the girls. Many were already planning their next visit to the Boulevard, even before they left.

HAFTR Seniors Visit the Israeli Consulate A select group of twelfth graders from Mr. Book’s Zionism classes had the honor of visiting the Israeli Consulate General in New York City on February 26. After going through airport-like security, they attended a seminar coordinated by Mr. Book with the Informa-

tion Department of the Consulate. The first part of the seminar consisted of a private meeting with the Consul of Public Diplomacy, Gil Lainer. Consul Lainer talked to us about the efforts the Consulate goes through to reach out to the community at large. In addition, he explained the effort put into portraying Israel positively among the non-Jewish community. After a quick break of Israeli snacks, the group heard from a few more speakers. Joseph Spitz, Director of Academic Affairs, discussed how he came to work at the Consulate, and how the Consulate works with various college campuses on advocacy for Israel by providing speakers, funding and ideas to the students. He also explained the atmosphere of hate against Jews and Israel on some of the more liberal campuses and what the Israeli Consulate and Israel advocacy organizations are doing to counter this and make the case for Israel. Finally they heard from Jeremy Geller, a media expert, on how the Consulate uses social media to further its positive branding campaign. The last two presenters are both American Jews who work for the consulate and inspired the seniors to think of the many ways they can help their homeland.

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Yeshiva Ketana of Queens Holds Special Purim in Great Neck with Rabbi Eli Mansour

On March 2nd, Yeshiva Ketana of Queens held a special shiur with Rabbi Eli Mansour, and over 100 members of the Great Neck Jewish community attended. The event was held at the home of Danny and Natalie Hajibai, who, although they do not have children at Yeshiva Ketana, welcomed the opportunity to host this event. This event was open to both men and women and left those who attended completely inspired by Rabbi Mansour’s insights into Purim and the megillah. This event was metic-

ulously organized by YKQ parent Jennifer Mottahedeh with help from YKQ parent Mrs. Hekmati, both of Great Neck. Delectable desserts with exquisite decoration were provided by YKQ parent Elham Aghajani. The crowd enjoyed tasty traditional Iraqi dishes, like sambusak, that were handmade by Natalie Hajibai’s father, Mr. Abda. Once again, Yeshiva Ketana is very grateful to the Great Neck community for hosting this event and to those who came out to hear Rabbi Eli Mansour.

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Two renowned Torah personalities recently paid visits to Mesivta Ateres Yaakov and addressed the student body. Rabbi Yonasan Sacks, Rosh HaYeshiva of Lander College’s Bais Medrash l’Talmud and Rav of Agudas Yisroel Bircas Yaakov in Passaic, NJ, was the guest speaker this past Monday in honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar. A leading posek and author of 20 seforim,

Rabbi Sacks enthralled talmidim with his erudition and clarity. Additionally, Rabbi Moishe Dovid Lebovitz, musmach and close talmid of Rav Yisroel Belsky, shlit”a, addressed the entire 11th grade. Rabbi Lebovits is the Rabbinical Administrator of the KOF-K and author of the acclaimed series “Halachically Speaking.”

Call for Manuscripts Simchas Hachaim Publishing Seeks Children’s Titles Simchas Hachaim Publishing (SHP) announced on March 5 that they are preparing a line of children’s books inspired by Rabbi Miller’s teachings. The publishers invite all authors to submit children’s manuscripts (or queries). SHP is the official publisher of Rabbi Avigdor Miller’s books and lectures. It is a division of the Rabbi Avigdor Miller Legacy LIbrary, under the direction of Yeshiva Gedolah Bais Yisroel and the Miller family. SHP previously has published Career of Happiness and the bestseller A Divine Madness. It has also produced the first three volumes of the ongoing Ohr Avigdor series on Chovos Halevavos, including the most recent, Shaar Avodas Elokim, released last month. Many other new works are in progress. Aryeh Zev Narrow, executive director of SHP, says the organization welcomes submissions for children of any age, from any author, including authors who have not previously been pub-

lished. “Rabbi Miller’s inspiring lessons in bechinah [discovering Hashem in the world] and simchas hachaim will infuse young readers with a zeal for life, Torah and avodas Hashem,” Mr. Narrow stated. “We welcome submissions from any author who can adapt these lessons for today’s youth.” The Rabbi Avigdor Miller Legacy Library disseminates the teachings of Rabbi Avigdor Miller through its Simchas Hachaim Publishing division and other innovative programs that spread Rabbi Miller’s uplifting approach to Torah, life, and serving Hashem to an ever-widening audience. The Library was formed in 2011 by Yeshiva Gedolah Bais Yisroel, which was co-founded in 1983 by Rabbi Avigdor Miller zatzal and ybcl his son, Rabbi Shmuel Miller shlita, the Rosh Yeshiva. For more information, contact Mr. Aryeh Zev Narrow directly at aznarrow@simchashachaim.com or 718-2587400 x 103.

HAFTR Student Takes Honors at Long Island Math Fair Maxwell Lent, a junior at HAFTR High School, was a winner for his outstanding research on recursion relationships involving triangular numbers at the Long Island Math Fair on February 28 at Hofstra Universi(left to right): Mr. Bernstein, Maxwell, and Ms. Naomi Lippman ty. Maxwell will be eligible to present his a gold medal. Maxwell worked with his research at the final round of the Long mentor, Mr. Neil Bernstein, Mathematics Island Math Fair to be held on May 2. Department Chairman at HAFTR. At the final round, Maxwell can capture

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When You Share, You Show You Care It is common among couples to go through periods where one or both partners feel a decrease in closeness. One way for a couple to remedy this feeling is to put a focus on being a part of each other’s lives. When each member of the couple feels included in each other’s

lives it brings increased closeness. To achieve closeness it’s important to really listen to what your spouse is saying, respond to what you heard, and share your experiences with your spouse. If your spouse mentions a meeting at work, mentally make a note of it

(or even jot it down somewhere) so that you can ask how it went, what the boss said or how the other people responded to the presentation. If your spouse is getting together with an old friend, make sure to ask how it went, what they ate, if they enjoyed it. Aside for

responding to what your spouse shares it is also important to share as well. If you got a new case at work, or the kids said something cute, or you saw a new interesting product in a store, or you met an old time friend, share it with your spouse. Another powerful technique to use when you and your spouse are trying to share each other’s lives to a greater extent is to express an interest in what your spouse is interested in, and to share what you are interested in. The difference between understanding what your spouse enjoys and just letting them “do their thing” without understanding it is tremendous. The enjoyment of a good “game of golf” is even greater when it can be shared with a spouse who is interested in how it went and has some basic knowledge of golf. Sharing the pleasure of a “hole in one” with a spouse who thinks the game is played by hitting a ball through a hoop is much less exciting than sharing it with someone who knows what a “hole in one” is. The process of understanding any interest in today’s “information age” is so easy. Read a book, read up on the basics of golf, painting, cake decorating, and carpentry, or even just have your spouse explain to you their favorite game or the hobby. When you have an understanding of the activity and allow your spouse to share what it is about it that they enjoy, it’s much easier to both express an interest and encourage them honestly to participate in their outlet. Let us try this week to really listen to one comment our spouse makes and follow up on it. Additionally, let us try this week to “learn” the basics of something our spouse is interested in. May these small steps lead to big results in improving the feeling of closeness in our marriage. Five Towns Marriage Initiative provides educational programs, workshops and referrals to top marriage therapists. FTMI will help offset counseling costs when necessary and also runs an anonymous shalom bayis hotline for the entire community Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 10:00-11:00 p.m. For the hotline or more information, call 516-430-5280 or email dsgarry@msn.com.

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Senate Leader Skelos Discusses Scholarship Credit Bill at Agudath Israel Five Towns Community Breakfast By: Shimmy Blum “Part of being an elected official is getting educated about the needs of your constituents.” On Sunday morning, New York State Senate Majority Coalition Leader Dean Skelos prefaced his trip to Albany for intense work on the state budget by attending a community breakfast in Lawrence, arranged by Agudath Israel of America and hosted by local businessman and activist Shabse Fuchs and his wife in their home. The breakfast has become an annual tradition as of late, where Jewish communities in the Far Rockaway/Five Towns area gather, meet, greet, thank and inform the man who is both their representative in state government for over thirty years and one of the three most powerful elected officials in the state. Host Shabse Fuchs welcomed the senator and other attendees, and cited Mr. Skelos’ longstanding advocacy

and accomplishments on behalf of the orthodox community’s needs. “We are proud to welcome you into our home and proud to call you our leader,” he said. Despite the early weekend morning hour – fresh off a clock change – the spacious home was filled with a standing-room-only crowd of local rabbanim, mechanchim, businessmen, activists and everyday citizens enjoying a hot buffet breakfast and offering lots of food for thought. Raising the Concern The message that the event’s attendees and speakers relayed to Senator Skelos was as multifaceted as the needs of New York’s orthodox communities, but it bore one crystal clear, dominant message. Echoing the theme of the recent Agudath Israel mission to Albany, Senator Skelos was informed that families in our communities see

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as paramount the implementation of Senate bill “S4099,” widely known as the Educational Investment Tax Credit (EITC). The bill would enable New York taxpayers who donate to a scholarship fund for nonpublic school students to deduct their full donation amount from their state tax liabilities. Similar legislation has been constitutionally enacted in 16 U.S. states and twice passed the New York State Senate, but the bill has yet to be allowed to the floor of the New York State Assembly for a vote, despite a significant number of assembly members of both parties who have announced their support. During the upcoming weeks of intense budget negotiations between the two legislative houses and Governor Andrew Cuomo, it remains up to proponents to effectively insist that the tax credit be part of the inevitable eventual budget compromise. Citing the Judaic principle of hakoras hatov, Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Executive Vice President of Agudath Israel, began his address by thanking Senator Skelos for his past accomplishments on behalf of the community, which include funding for nonpublic school transportation, Tuition Assistance Program for post high school yeshivas and Bais Yaakovs, and infertility treatments. “Dean Skelos stands on principle, and has a track record of tangible accomplishments even on issues that people believed ‘can’t be done,’” said Rabbi Zwiebel. He added that even with the challenges inherent in fully implementing EITC, it remains a highly realistic goal for this year – better than ever before. “We are inches away from the end

zone,” he said. Harav Binyomin Kamenetsky, shlit”a, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva of South Shore, who has a decades long relationship with Senator Skelos, then took to the podium and called the prominent legislator “a personal friend...(who) not only opens his doors for our community, but opens his heart.” The Message Reverberates Lawrence and its neighboring towns are known for their serene suburban setting and the many successful business owners and professionals residing within their midst. Yet, after spending just a few minutes at the breakfast, it became crystal clear that the challenge for meeting yeshiva and Bais Yaakov tuition bills spares no orthodox community. One participant remarked over a plate of scrambled eggs and hash browns, “I, baruch Hashem, have a respectable job, but my wife must go to work each day simply in order to cover our tuition bills,” which typically run between $10,000 to $15,000 a year per child in area mosdos. Attorney Eric Stern of the Sack and Sack law firm, who dedicates himself pro bono on behalf of Agudath Israel on religious freedom issues, delivered an impassioned talk on the issue at hand. “Parents have a fundamental right and responsibility to direct their children’s education,” he said. Mr. Stern noted that Agudath Israel’s government advocacy on behalf of orthodox community schools dates back virtually as long as these institutions exist in America. He recited the words of legendary Agudath Israel leader Rabbi Moshe Sherer zt”l, who

testified in Congress in 1978 that funding constraints of nonpublic school amount to “pocketbook coercion” of parents’ religious rights. Quipping that attendees were no doubt eager to hear from an accountant during tax season, local resident Uri Schlachter, a CPA at a prestigious Long Island accounting firm, got down to the numbers related to tuition. “It is frightening to compare the numbers I see on the tax returns (of local residents) to rising tuition costs,” he remarked.

Mr. Schlachter contended that the dollar-for-dollar tax benefit under EITC would serve as a major motivator for donations, as opposed to the current more meager tax benefits for charity, and added that Florida taxpayers were shown to receive $1.49 in benefits for every dollar expended on that state’s scholarship tax credit. “‘130,000’ is the number of yeshiva students who would benefit from this bill,” he stated. Rabbi Ari Ginian, executive director of Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island,

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relayed the tuition crisis from the per- support. Senator Skelos vowed to the spective of his current position, as well audience that “my head and heart are as the stories he grew up hearing as in this” and expressed optimism that the descendant of a chain of decorat- some form of the tax credit will actued army veterans. Rabbi Ginian com- ally be implemented this year. “It is the pared the women who must be away right thing to do and very close,” he said. “This communifrom their children in ty is not motivated by order to work to cover self-interest, but rather tuition bills to the sacby what is good for the rifice of army wives of children.” yesteryear while their husbands were on reOnly time will tell whether and when the mote battlefields. “We tax credit will indeed need to give families be enshrined into New a chance to be wholeYork State law. Nevsome,” he implored, ertheless, it is already “and give children a clear that Senator Skechance to grow up to los and his unusually be at the forefront of strong and congenial their generation.” Senator Dean Skelos relationship with his sizable orthodox Jewish constituency Mission in Hand Senator Skelos left no room for would be significant forces behind any doubt that this “wonderful day” has a eventual triumph, b’siyatta dishmaya. real life effect on his time and work in “This is the only place in the entire the legislative halls of Albany. He de- country where the orthodox commulivered a visibly heartfelt talk on merits nity has a significant concentration in of EITC, and how educational choice the district of such a powerful state legfor parents, both religious and non- islative leader,” remarks Rabbi Yehiel religious, should be the “choice” that Kalish, Agudah’s vice president for deelected officials expend their efforts to velopment and state relations.

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This past Motzei Shabbos, the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach held its 59th Annual Dinner at the Woodmere campus (DRS). It was a wonderful evening that was attended by over 850 people. This year it was our privilege to honor Esther and Baruch Weinstein as our Guests of Honor, and Freda and Scott Englander were awarded the

Rabbi Dr. Armin H. Friedman Young Leadership Award. Both families are shining example of the values that HALB represents. Lance Hirt, president, addressed the audience. He thanked the honorees for giving of themselves and for their tireless efforts on behalf of the Yeshiva. He also spoke of the exciting new programs which include a fully integrated

blended learning program, educational technology initiatives, a re-energized Ivrit program and Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Program. The schools technology program has evolved beyond the use of SMART Boards with the addition of Chromebooks, iPads, Google Apps and the Haiku learning management system. This new technology allows our stu-

dents to communicate and collaborate in and outside of the classroom. Also present were Rabbi Yisroel Kaminetsky, Menahel DRS Boys High School, Rabbi David Plotkin, Principal HALB, and Mrs. Helen Spirn, Head of School SKA Girls High School, who presented the honorees with their awards.

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It’s the Ohr Naava Brooklyn MRKT and BASH I’ve witnessed firsthand the astounding effects of their work.” Shaindy Braun, proprietor of Sary Wigs, a proud event sponsor, says she’s also thrilled to be part of this cause. “Ohr Naava is there for everyone,” she declares. “They offer women of all ages and stages extensive support—be it spiritual, physical or emotional.” A festive cornucopia of fashion and style, MRKT will take place on March 23 from 11AM-7 PM, and on March 24 from 10AM- 2PM at the Canal Jean Building, 2236 Nostrand Avenue. The unique event will give chic, inspired women the opportunity to purchase— in one convenient location—extraordinary items from premier boutiques and talents, with a portion of the proceeds going to sustain Ohr Naava’s essential work. What’s more, attendees will have the chance to win one of ten phenomenal prizes each worth $1,000, including gift certificates to Simpson Jewelers, Artscroll, Pomegranate and more. For

Ohr Naava has raised the bar again, this time with a first-of-its-kind double event that fuses fabulous shopping with a stirring annual dinner event: the Brooklyn MRKT and BASH. Brooklyn MRKT, the daytime event, promises to be an unprecedented retail paradise. Magnificently staged, with breathtaking hues and ultra-hip décor, the exposition will feature an exclusive selection of New York’s finest vendors, each showcasing the season’s latest trends and novelties. In addition, scheduled to show at MRKT is a first-ever palate-tingling AMI Magazine Food Show, where the celebrated WHISK food editors and contributors will unroll spectacularly fresh culinary ideas—delighting foodies, recipe collectors, and anyone preparing for Pesach. “I am proud to be a long-standing friend of Ohr Naava,” says Rechy Frankfurter, senior editor of AMI Magazine. “They have become the address for thousands of women and girls, and

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just $99, participants get two tickets placed in every prize box—a $10,000 value. A celebration of art, culture, and design, Brooklyn MRKT is more than just a bazaar: it’s a marvelous merging of gastronomic thrills and superb shopping—all for an extraordinarily worthy cause. But the fun doesn’t end with sunset. At 7 pm on Monday, March 24th, Brooklyn BASH—the Ohr Naava annual dinner paying tribute to a tireless team of staff and volunteers— begins in the very same hall, with a dinner awards ceremony recognizing the dedicated visionaries who have devotedly facilitated each of Ohr Naava’s hugely successful events: Chavie Alter, Nitza Loketch, Martha Hershkovich, Rachel Drachman, Eva Muller, Malky Safrin, Goldie Stern, and Riki Wagh. “My aunt Naava (Wassner) Katlowitz a”h was a paradigm wife, mother, daughter and friend,” says Chavie Alter, one of the evening’s honorees, and niece of Ohr Naava’s namesake. “Ohr Naava perpetuates every value she lived by, and I am so proud to be a part of it.” Also to be honored at the nighttime BASH—which is in lieu of the yearly dinner—are Shira Cheplowitz, Mother of the Year, Rabbi Yehuda (Jeff) Stern,

Rebbe of the Year, and Bnot Chaya Academy principal Rabbi Yisroel and Leah Grossberg, with the Avodas HaKodesh award. Dinner chairmen Zack Schwebel and Howie Hershkovich and journal chairmen David Salamon and Moshe Spitzer will ensure a singularly entertaining and inspiring dinner, serving up trademark charisma and humor alongside a powerful video presentation and a chef-curated menu of exquisite, market-inspired courses by Rick Caterers, the ultimate in upscale kosher cuisine. The event is for men and women. “Ohr Naava has emerged as a life-changing bridge—guiding thousands of women and girls to achieve their dreams in a safe and supportive environment,” says Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein, who founded the fledgling organization in 2003 with the goal of creating a comprehensive answer to the complex needs of today’s Jewish woman. “The Ohr Naava team we honor this year are the pillars that support this bridge, the ones who enable us to continue transforming lives—and futures.” To place a journal ad or make dinner reservations for the Brooklyn BASH, visit www.ohrnaavaevents.com, or call 718-647-6228.

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Two Shalhevet Students Win as Finalists in Poetry Slam The Poetry Slam competition is one that is eagerly awaited each year. Seventy-five high school students from all over the New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia area participated in this year’s slam held at SAR. The young contenders had to present their poems to a large audience of fellow students, faculty members and judges. Two out of the fifteen finalists who won were Shalhevet students Devorah Chait and Tamar Yastrab. Devorah, an 11th grader in AP English, shared her poem titled, “A Homage to my Earlobes.” It was a witty and charming poem that was based off of an assignment from her creative writ-

ing class. Tamar, a 10th grader in Honors English, presented her poem, “Being in Rut.” Tamar portrayed true feelings of being caught in an unruly predicament. Both girls spoke eloquently and presented gracefully. English teacher Mrs. Jen Morey was elated by their win and was beaming after each of her student’s performances. “All of the girls performed beautifully and I am so proud of all of them. Each and every one of them is a winner for having the courage to stand in front of a room full of people and bare their poetry for all.” Congratulations to all of the participants in this year’s Poetry Slam!

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Shabbos Keeps the Jews We all know that Shabbos is our day of rest; it is our time to reconnect to our Creator and to ourselves. As orthodox Jews, we treasure the 25 hours of tranquility in our busy lives. This week, the power of Shabbos was shown to a world traveler in a haunting way. You see, this businessman, Andy, needed a few flights to get him back to his hometown of Sydney, Australia, from Boston. He needed to make a few stops along the way, one of which included a March 8 flight from Kuala to Beijing. His travel agent, an observant Jew, arranged his flights for him, but offered him a flight to Beijing on Friday instead of Saturday. Andy said he needed that extra day in Kuala; can he book him for the Saturday flight. The travel agent’s response? “I wish I can give you a day later, but you know I just don’t like flying Jews on Shabbat. I can take out that leg if you want and you book yourself.” “I guess I’ll just book myself. Lock in the rest,” was Andy’s reply. He booked the Saturday flight but a short while later Andy reconsidered. “Greetings from LAX Airport. Will board my Delta flight in 55 minutes. I reconsidered, you are right I should be more

Holocaust Survivor Speaks in Yeshiva Darchei Torah Dr. Moshe Katz, a Far Rockaway resident, Holocaust survivor, author and

observant, I’ll manage without that day in Kuala…Any recommendations for a good Friday night meal in Beijing?” The travel agent recommended Chabad for a delicious Shabbos meal and a few weeks later he heard from Andy again. On Saturday, March 8, Andy emailed, “Holy G-d. You sure heard what happened to MH370. I cannot stop thinking about this. This is a true miracle for the books. You are a true lifesaver…I cannot think anymore! We’ll talk later this week. Don’t know how to thank you enough….” After Shabbos, the travel agent responded powerfully, “Andy, I am so happy for you. Not [sic] I am the lifesaver. G-d and Shabbat were your lifesavers. You owe them something.” As much as the Jews keep Shabbos, Shabbos keeps the Jews.

lecturer, visited Yeshiva Darchei Torah and spoke to Rabbi Avrohom Edell’s sixth grade class. The author of ‘Nine out of Ten,’ a Holocaust memoir, Dr. Katz kept the talmidim riveted with the stirring story of his travails during the war, the numerous miracles he experienced, and ultimately the survival of nine out of ten: him and eight siblings.

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On March 3-4, the Jewish community of Toronto was privileged to once again host Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier and The Shmuz. Rabbi Shafier has a loyal following in Toronto, which was the latest stop on Rabbi Shafier’s ongoing “Marriage Seminar Tour.” The Marriage Seminar is Rabbi Shafier’s response to the reality of the unfortunate spread of divorce and troubled marriages in our communities. The Seminar seeks to address two pivotal questions: what is causing this sudden epidemic, and more significantly, what can be done about it? In other words, how can ensure that our marriages are as good as they can be? Regrettably, there isn’t one “cause” for this breakdown and many of the reasons are deeply rooted and not easily changed. Traits such as self-centeredness, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of maturity and self-control aren’t things that are easily and quickly changed. Nevertheless, attitudes can be changed with hard work and many challenging marriage problems can be prevented. The Marriage Seminar was produced by Rabbi Shafier to address these realities and remedy the issues that they sprout. On Monday, March 3, Rabbi Shafier presented The Marriage Seminar at Ateres Mordechai. The following evening, he presented at the Kollel Ohr Yosef/The Thornhill Community Kollel for TAG (Technology Awareness Group) Toronto on the topic of the “Distracted Generation.” He discussed the perils of obsession with today’s hi-tech devices and how their usage, the benefits notwithstanding, severely compromises the quality of our spiritual growth and our relationships. Copies of Rabbi Shafier’s books were available for purchase, including his latest, Finding and Keeping

Your Soul Mate and Stop Surviving, Start Living. While in Toronto, Rabbi Shafier also addressed the talmidim in Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid, a high school and beis medrash program for hearing-impaired boys from around the world. The Shmuz is a Torah lecture that offers a worldview on major life issues ranging from working on our middos to learning to be a better spouse, from understanding the meaning of our davening to what is our purpose is in this world. Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier has been delivering these lectures across America and beyond for a decade. Rabbi Shafier is a product of Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim and was a close talmid of its Rosh Yeshivah, Harav Henoch Leibowitz, zt”l. At the behest of Rav Leibowitz, Rabbi Shafier began delivering these shmuessen for his talmidim at the Chofetz Chaim branch in Rochester, N.Y. where he served as a rebbe. His success with this concept was such that the project expanded and has impacted Jews worldwide, from all walks of life. There are over 200 lectures available on a variety of inspiring Torah topics that can be accessed at Theshmuz.com. The Shmuz app can be downloaded from the app store for use with iPhone or iPad which enables access to hundreds of audio, video and articles from the Shmuz. The Marriage Seminar is now available on the Shmuz.com, on the Shmuz app, as well as on Kol Halashon (718-9066400), and carries endorsements from marriage therapists with extremely positive reviews. For more information on The Shmuz, please visit the website, email Rebbe@ theshmuz.com or call 1-866-613-TORAH.

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A milestone at the North Shore Hebrew Academy (NSHA) Middle School will be reached when sixteen students, Ashkenazic and Sephardic, will read Megillat Esther for their schoolmates and faculty on Purim day, which falls this year on a Sunday. Dr. Paul Brody,

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a dermatologist by profession, (2nd row, left, holding Megillah case and wearing tallit, surrounded by his students) has instructed close to 200 students for the past 13 years at the Academy, enabling them to read the Megillah at various shuls, hospitals, nursing homes and private

homes for those unable to attend NSHA Head of School, Rabbi Jeffrey and Middle School Principal Rabbi Adam Acobas facilitate the students’ hectic schedules to enable adequate review time with Dr. Brody. The 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 over 40 years, once read it at the Great Synagogue in Leningrad in 1985, despite great peril, where the gabboyim were actually members of the KGB!

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The gym was packed. The crowd was loud. Faces were painted. The heart of the school was beating as one with the team as rebbeim, parents, and the student body, from freshmen to seniors, willed the Rambam JV Ravens to victory in the semi-final game against HAFTR. Rambam Mesivta JV Hockey is now in the championship game, to be played at Lawrence Middle School on March 23rd, for the second time in four years. Midway through the first period, freshman Harry Tanen scored a goal off of a beautiful pass from freshman Avi Orlow to give the Ravens the lead. But the Hawks answered back in the second. Thirty seconds into the third and final period, the Hawks scored again, giving them the 2-1 lead with eleven minutes left in the season. With four minutes left, Tanen scored again, tying the game up at 2, and it looked like the game would go into overtime. But ninth grader Daniel Yizhaky did not want that to happen, scoring with three minutes left to clinch the victory for the Ravens. Prior to the game, there was a pep

rally held with epic introductions, strobe lights, a video, and a banner presentation in honor of the Ravens being crowned Division Champions. On Thursday morning, the school was dancing around from classroom to classroom, ending in the shul where there was dancing with the entire team, a special visit from our mascot (shoutout to Ariel Blumstein for staying in the hot suit throughout the game) and ended with a kiddush for the school sponsored by the Yizhaky family. As coach Avi Herschman said on Wednesday night, “There are 36 minutes left until eternal glory, not only for the team, but for the entire yeshiva!” Mr. Hillel Goldman, Assistant Principal of Rambam, noted, “It is amazing how excited the whole school is for the team. What is more amazing, however, is how the guys on the team are acting like it is no big deal and are very humbled by this experience. In a school that values middos, it is truly remarkable that the hockey team, whether it is in the heat of battle or the aftermath of triumph, is leading the way.”

On October 7th, most of Klal Yisrael here in America and the world over awoke to the devastating news that one of the leading gedolei Yisrael, HaRav Ovadia Yosef, zt”l, had passed away. Extensive eulogies, followed by the largest funeral in Israeli history, bore testament to his influence and greatness. At Mesivta Ateres Yaakov, Rabbi Elysha Sandler, 12th grade rebbe, delivered an impassioned, powerful hesped highlighting the greatness of Rav Ovadia and his effect on klal Yisroel. He challenged talmidim to undertake something, even something small, in the z’chus of this tzaddik. Three talmidim heeded the words of their rebbe in a very concrete way. 12th graders Akiva Adler, Daniel Alon and Nadav Menashy undertook the learn-

ing of six mishnayos a day; three after Shacharis and three after Mincha every day in yeshiva. Recently, the trio made a siyum Mishnayos Seder Zeraim in the company of their friends and rebbeim. “I was very touched and extremely inspired by my talmidim,” commented Rabbi Sandler. “The Ramban writes that inspiration can be fleeting if it is not harnessed into something practical. These talmidim not only harnessed it, but grew from it and positively influenced their rebbeim and friends at the same time.” The troupe has already begun Seder Mo’ed and the Mesivta is anxious and excited for their next siyum. May it be yet another z’chus for HaRav Ovadia, zt”l, and a powerful lesson for us all.

DRS Wins JV Basketball Championship In a fitting end to a spectacular season, the Junior Varsity DRS Wildcats defeated the Yeshiva of Flatbush Falcons 45-23 in front of 200 DRS students, staff, and alumni in Yeshiva University to win the MYHSAL championship. The trophy was the first for the JV Basketball squad and Coach Shaya Hirtz as well as the school’s second consecutive basketball championship after the Varsity took home the crown last year. The win capped off an undefeated season for the ‘Cats as their final record was an unbeatable 13-0. What stood out that day was the poise and control that the Wildcats showed throughout the game, never

succumbing to the immense pressure of the situation, the roaring crowds, or the opposition. With five minutes left and a 20 point lead, Coach Hirtz pulled the starters, who left to a standing ovation from the DRS faithful. As the final seconds wound down, the team ran down the clock, and when the buzzer sounded the celebration began. A special mazel tov to Game MVP, Yoav Deutsch. We would like to thank the guys for all their hard work and sacrifice that went into this accomplishment. We wish them all well in their future endeavors including future basketball seasons. The Wildcats look forward to defending their title next year.

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Cover Story Why I Ended up Going to the Asifa Last Sunday By Tzvi Dear This past Shabbos will be remembered as the Shabbos of confusion. I spent the whole Shabbos day emotionally torn between my inner Zionist and my inner (and somewhat outer) Chareidi. While I had a deep desire to attend the Asifa last Sunday in Manhattan, something inside bothered me about some of the arguments associated with “that crowd.” While it felt it easy to say, “I don’t consider those rabbis to be my daas Torah” – I felt uneasy when trying to describe who my daas Torah is and what they feel. I should add that I also wanted to spend my Sunday hanging out with my wife and kids doing Purim shopping. On one hand, I support the State of Israel, in theory and in practice. I try to travel to Eretz Yisroel once a year, I attend both the One Israel Fund and the Hebron Fund dinners. I attended three separate functions a few weeks ago following around the remarkable Israeli soldier, Aharon Karov (TJH cover sto-

ry, Feb. 27) and even sponsored one of his Shabbatonim. I follow Israeli news, cry when there’s pain and gloat when there’s victory. I spend my time in Israel traveling the country, always making a point to thank and encourage IDF soldiers (and trying to find an opportunity to buy them coffee). On the other hand, I consider myself somewhat of a Chareidi (if there is such a classification in this country). I attended right-wing yeshivos in America, my kids go to so called “black hat” yeshivos and I wear a hat on Shabbos (in perfect weather – between 50-65 degrees and no wind). I take my children to see chassidishe Rebbes and seek the guidance of various “Chareidi” rabbonim and roshei yeshiva. So why was I so torn last Shabbos? Well, on one hand I can’t wrap my head around how one large slice of Israeli society has no practical plan on how to contribute to the country. What is their plan for the future of the country when they are perhaps 20 or 30% of the youth?

Why is it OK for other children to go to war to protect them? Why should other parents bury their children while they seemingly don’t pitch in? These are questions that are, at best, very hard to answer – perhaps impossible. So why was I torn? Well, firstly, where is Hashem in this whole thing? What does He want? What’s His plan? Do we really believe what we say? We’ve believed forever that Torah protects the world and that the whole survival of the Jewish people after the Holocaust was the Torah institutions that were built in Israel, America, Washington Heights, Lakewood, the West Bank and yes – even Monroe and B’nei Brak. Did we forget that when Dovid Hamelech sent Yoav ben Tzeruyah to war they made a pact that King David would study Torah and Yoav would fight on the battlefield and the partnership was 50/50%. The understanding was that if that if either one stopped, the war would be lost. See the holy Lubavitcher Rebbe discuss this at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsADqkXyALk. This is how Israel was established and there is a strong position to take that this is how it should continue. I, for one, am not willing to take the risk to change that –G-d help us if we find out that we made a mistake with a life and death (many deaths, Heaven forbid, in a lost war) decision. Then I started thinking about the fact that in the 50’s and 60’s there were so many less Chareidim. Are they really all learning now? What about all the hate on both sides? Maybe it’s time for a change. Like I said before, I don’t have all the answers but I do know that a seismic change in such a fragile area will not come about through a Torah-hating journalist named Yair Lapid. I also know that evidence shows that currently the IDF does not need nor want most of these kids. Anyone with a healthy dosage of intellectual honesty can see that this debate is very much politically motivated – mixed in with a healthy dose of harsh realities that have to be addressed at some point. So – YES – I support the IDF; no – I do not support the methods being used by Yair Lapid and his partners. So here’s why I went to the Asifa at the end and so should you next time (all of you). When 50,000 Jews (any size, any color, any affiliation) get together to daven to Hashem for the protection of Torah, Israel and all Jews – YOU

OUGHT TO BE THERE. There was not one protest sign, no speeches (bedsides for a “pareve” statement for the media), not much schmoozing and laughing, no shouting, no arrests – just fervent prayer, eyes closed and tears streaming. While I don’t have the answers to the above dilemma I surely know that for over 5,000 years when Jews don’t have answers they pray and that’s exactly what we did last Sunday in Manhattan. Do I have anything in common with the Satmar Rebbe? Maybe the fact that we both eat chicken soup on Friday night. Was I comfortable being “mekabel ol malchus shamayim” led by the Satmar Rebbe? Absolutely! I would do that with any Jew. I don’t need to have the same views as my beloved Jewish brothers; I love them all and would pray with all of them. I would like to leave you with something to think about. To my fellow American Chareidim I say – Are we really “chareidim”? Do we live like they do in Israel or are we living in a luxury that would be unrecognizable to them? Are we supporting families that have been affected by the government cuts? Do we lose sleep over their predicament? Do we feel attacked like they do? Are all our children learning a whole day and following in the exact path that we set forth? Do we go out of our way to make a kiddush Hashem to every Jew? Unfortunately, I, for one, cannot answer affirmatively to all of these questions. To my fellow American Zionists I say – Do we send our kids to the IDF (there are amazing programs in the IDF for Americans)? Are we quick to tell Chareidi mothers to send their children to war while we wouldn’t send ours? Do we know all the facts on the ground? Are we as tolerant of “them” as we expect them to be of others? (I didn’t see too many non-Chareidim at the Asifa.) Do we appreciate their contribution to Israel? Unfortunately, once again, I can’t answer affirmatively to all of these questions. I end by saying that although we may not know the answer to this generational dilemma and we may have legitimate claims against both sides, we should all stop for a second and think about what Hashem wants. I think I know one thing for sure – He wants achdus and tefillah – and that was on display last Sunday – 50,000 strong!

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Remembering a Giant, Rabbi Dr. Ephraim R. Wolf zt”l, on his 10th Yartzheit By: Dr. Paul E. Brody The 13th of Adar, Erev Purim, marks the 10th yartzheit of our dear Rabbi Dr. Ephraim R. Wolf, HaRav Ephraim Reuven ben Nachum Chaim zt”l. The modern Orthodox community in Great Neck was shaped by him. When Rabbi Wolf became the spiritual leader of the Great Neck Synagogue (GNS) in 1956, the strong denominations on the peninsula were Reform and Conservative. At the time, Orthodoxy was perceived to be outmoded and declining, out of touch with modern society. ”Through his force of personality, Rabbi Wolf was able to give a legitimacy to Orthodoxy that Great Neck might otherwise not have had,” said Rabbi Dale Polakoff, who in 1988 succeeded Rabbi Wolf as rabbi of the Great Neck Synagogue, a modern Orthodox congregation with close to 600 families. Today, Orthodoxy is not only accepted, but thriving in Great Neck. In Rabbi Wolf’s early days in Great Neck, that was far from being the case. With his humble manner, sense of tolerance and an extraordinary ability to connect with people no matter what background they came from, Rabbi Wolf was able to bridge the gap. Stanley H. Fischer, a former President of GNS during Rabbi Wolf’s tenure, related that Rabbi Wolf regularly visited Jewish patients at North Shore University Hospital whether they had any affiliation or not. Rabbi Wolf would deliver a welcome package to all new Jewish residents of which he was aware, and bring a special bracha plaque to hang above the crib of a newborn baby boy before the brit milah, to which I can personally attest. Dr. Mel Breite told me that when he first moved to Great Neck in the 1970’s, and Rabbi Wolf learned of some needed sukkah repairs, he appeared at the Breite’s residence the very next day with a brand new sukkah! Rabbi Wolf was devoted with all his heart and soul to our Holy Land. Everyone from Great Neck who traveled to Israel became a “shaliach mitzvah”— whether they were asked by Rabbi Wolf to deliver tennis balls for underprivileged kids to play with, or letters for posting (with the stamps affixed already) or to take much-needed dental supplies. Rabbi Wolf always referred to his congregants as “you beautiful peo-

ple,” and he meant it with all his heart. The Great Neck community grew rapidly. Rabbi Wolf, with the capa-

among the founders of both the school and the synagogue. When snow got in her boots, Rabbi Wolf went back to her

ble assistance of his wife, Rebbitzen Elaine Wolf, established the North Shore Hebrew Academy, a coeducational yeshiva that now has more than 1,000 students from toddler through high school on three campuses in Great Neck. He also established the mikvah (which, in order to gain Village approval, was initially referred to as a wading pool!) and worked countless hours on gaining approval for the Great Neck eiruv. All of these achievements helped shape Great Neck into the bastion of Orthodoxy that it is today, eventually serving as home to the Young Israel of Great Neck, as well as to many Sephardic congregations, including many Israeli, Persian and Iraqi synagogues. Rabbi Wolf’s involvement in Jewish causes was known well beyond the confines of Great Neck. Stanley and Jacqui Fischer remember being in a small town in a distant state, when a man in an ice cream shop asked us where we lived. When we said, “Great Neck,” he replied, “Please send my best to your esteemed rabbi, Rabbi Wolf!” In the early days, Rabbi Wolf drove the bus to make sure students got to school. On snowy days, Rabbi Wolf shoveled snow off sidewalks, recalled Sharon Goldwyn, a congregant who was a student at the North Shore Hebrew Academy in its early days whose parents, Solomon and Belle z’l, were

home to make sure that she had dry socks and shoes. She couldn’t learn Torah if her feet were wet and cold, Rabbi Wolf told her! Rabbi Wolf studied at the Mesivta Torah Vodaath in Brooklyn, the Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore, and at the Yeshiva Tifereth Israel in Israel. His early pulpits were in Malden, MA, and in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. where he established yeshiva day schools. His entire life was devoted to kiruv rechokim because he loved Torah and always sought ways to share that love. Rabbi Wolf was very active in the project of Zeirei Agudath Israel headed by Mr. Mike Tress and Mesivta Torah Vodaath, headed by Rabbi Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz. He wanted to do something for boys growing up in cities too small to support yeshivos. Rabbi Wolf was one of the “recruiters” who would travel to outlying areas, even sleeping in railway stations, with a list of boys who might be interested in coming to learn in Mesifta Torah Vodaath. He was a very practical man, and he strove to do whatever possible to preserve Torah. He always had in mind what could be done in order to save a Jewish soul for Yiddishkeit. Whenever people will write about the last 50 years, Rabbi Wolf will not be mentioned in the headlines, because he always shunned publicity. However, according to Me-

nachem Porush, former Israel Knesset member, whenever someone will write about a practical deed which was done for Torah and education in Eretz Yisrael and in America, the name of Rabbi Ephraim R. Wolf will be mentioned prominently as one of the outstanding, devoted activists in this holy field. There are many more wonderful things to say about our dear Rabbi Wolf zt’l that are certainly being expressed by myriad others around the world who are lucky enough to have known him. Permit me to focus on just one of the many traits that I personally experienced that made Rabbi Wolf so unique. When my wife, Drora, and I and our family moved to Great Neck in 1993, Rabbi Wolf already had assumed the position of Rabbi Emeritus of GNS. I observed that both Rabbi and Rebbitzen Wolf would very modestly try not to intervene in the daily goings-on of the synagogue, so as not to give the appearance of “still running the shul.” But one thing that Rabbi Wolf couldn’t resist was trying to make newcomers or strangers to the synagogue feel welcome. On many occasions, Rabbi Wolf would say to me “Paul, you’re a friendly guy. Why don’t you go over and say ‘Shalom Aleichem’ to that gentleman over there and make him feel at home!” Of course, when I went over and welcomed someone, I always felt really good about it. To this day, when somebody comes to the shul whom I do not recognize, I try to follow Rabbi Wolf’s sage advice, which invariably gives me the impetus to go over and welcome him. This is just one striking example that exhibited Rabbi Wolf’s sensitivity and caring for others. I used to greet Rabbi Wolf every Shabbos with a jocular, “Thanks for coming, rabbi, I know it’s your day off!” This always made him chuckle. But, in all seriousness my dear rabbi, “Thanks for coming!” May Rabbi Wolf’s neshama have an aliyah on this 10th yahrzheit and may his memory be a blessing for us all, particularly for his wife, Rebbitzen Elaine Wolf, of Great Neck, his children Shimon and Hennie of Kew Gardens, and Dr. David and Leah Wolf of Meitar, Israel, and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, kein yirbu.

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Touro College Reaches Out to Young Professionals More than 40 young professionals from varied backgrounds and diverse careers attended a cocktail reception in Manhattan at the home of Carol Feinberg and Ken Gilman. Rabbi Alan G. Ciner, vice president of the Touro Col-

lege and University System (TCUS), noted, “Touro is launching this initiative for young adults, offering them an opportunity to learn about Touro and join together for future educational and social events.” Ms. Feinberg sits on the

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The young professionals heard Touro College President and CEO Dr. Alan Kadish offer an overview of the growing networks of academic excellence and educational innovation at Touro. “Touro offers professional and graduate programs in fields that include education, law, medicine, pharmacy, social work and business,” said Dr. Kadish. “Furthermore, as one of the largest health care educational systems in the nation, Touro offers a wide array of degree programs in medical and health sciences. In fact, Touro will play an integral role in changing the way that health care is taught and delivered both here in the United States and throughout the world. Touro also provides a comprehensive range of baccalaureate degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences.” Many of those in attendance were interested to learn of the breadth, excellence and bold vision that Dr. Kadish described. “I had no idea that Touro is such a forward-thinking and growth-oriented institution,” said Hal Levy, a faculty member at Manhattan Day School. “I was thoroughly impressed by the school’s ideals and its commitment to providing a practical education to help people become contributing members of society.” Shira Konski, an attorney in attendance, said that she plans to attend future events and remarked that she particularly enjoyed “meeting and speaking with many young professionals.” The Young Professionals of Touro is co-chaired by Jessica Jacobs and Jonathan Schottenstein.

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NY State Legislators Encourage Five Towns OU Advocacy-Teach NYS Delegation to “Keep Up the Pressure” “Keep the pressure on us” and “the personal touch makes all the difference” were the comments the OU Advocacy-Teach NYS delegation from the Five Towns heard consistently from New York State legislators during their advocacy mission to Albany for Jewish day school education this week. OU Advocacy-Teach NYS launched its series of mini advocacy missions to Albany with the delegation from the Five Towns. The “minimissions” provide small groups from communities throughout New York with the opportunity to meet with legislators and give them an opportunity to hear about the challenging issues—such as tuition affordability—that are affecting their constituents on a micro-level. At the top of the 2014 legislative priorities for OU Advocacy-Teach NYS are the Education Investment Incentives Act, full funding of the Comprehensive Attendance Policy (CAP) and Mandated Services Reimbursement (MSR) programs—two state initiatives that provide funding for anti-truancy programs and mandated services required by private schools—and including non-public schools in the universal pre-K (UPK) legislation and smart schools bond initiative. Noting that the budget approval process will be finished by the end of the month, several legislators encouraged the Five Towns delegation to continue to reach out to them during the next two to three weeks and remind them how important these funding opportunities

are for the Jewish community. During the visit to Albany, the group—which was composed of lay leaders, day school and yeshiva leaders, as well as students—met with members of the state leadership, including Lt. Governor Robert Duffy, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Speaker of the Assembly Sheldon Silver, Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle, Assistant Senate Majority Whip Martin Golden, who is the prime sponsor of the Education Investment Incentives Act, and Senate Education Chairman John Flanagan. They also met with Senators Joe Addabbo, Brad Hoylman, Joseph Robach, and Toby Stavisky as well as Assembly Members Peter Abbate, Joseph Borelli, Anthony Brindisi, Alec Brook-Krasny, Michael Cusick, Steven Cymbrowitz, Phil Goldfeder, Rhoda Jacobs, Daniel O’Donnell, Nily Rozic, Sean Ryan, Michael Simanowitz, David Weprin, and Keith Wright. The delegation was officially recognized on the floor of the Assembly by Majority Leader Joseph Morelle and welcomed by Assembly Member Jeffrion Aubry, Speaker Pro Tempore. Cal Nathan, a parent in the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR), reflected on the impact government funding for non-pub-

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lic schools can have on the Jewish community. “While a family with two working parents may have an income of $200,000, between property taxes, school taxes, private school tuition, and putting food on the table, it’s very hard to make ends meet. With an average family size of three to four children, any additional government funding for programs that are constitutionally per-

missible will make a significant difference to many families’ bottom line,” he said. OU Advocacy-Teach NYS is leading additional missions later in the month from Brooklyn and from Jewish Day schools in Manhattan, Riverdale, and Westchester.

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Purim Preparations Underway at Gesher This is certainly one of the busiest times of the year at the Gesher Early Childhood Center. While the children start thinking about the upcoming yomim tovim of Purim and Pesach the staff is busy planning and implementing various units. The three- and four-year-olds have been simultaneously learning about brachos, food growth and preparation, sequencing, parsha, and Purim. That may sound like a lot, but with each lesson reinforcing the other the children continue to master many topics.

Last week was the Siyum Sefer Shemos. Every student came in dressed as a character from the parshiyos that they learned so well. There were Kohanim Gedolim, wild animals from the maka of

arov, and even a Mishkan builder with tools. Each child was encouraged to bring in a snack that had to do with a parsha idea. There was Lego candy for the bricks in Mitzrayim, licorice for Moshe Rabbeinu’s stick, flower cookies for Har Sinai, candy jewelry for the donations that were made to the Mishkan, and colorful candy for the stones of the Choshen. This was a perfect way to reinforce the brachos / food unit. Most recently the children were learning about the bracha of ha’adoma and used sequential planting visuals to understand the difference between tree fruit and vegetables that grow on the ground. As always extra attention is given to new vocabulary, and language prompting and modeling is employed. The Pre1-A has been very busy getting ready for Purim. All of the literacy units have had the Purim feel and the children are busy creating their own Purim projects. During free play the children have been reenacting the Purim story based on their understanding and imagination. As part of the kriah curriculum, the children have been filling in the words in their megillahs. They have also been illustrating the characters and events of the Purim story.

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HANC High School Senior Boys’ Shabbaton a Fantastic Uplifting Experience By Sender Gross

Almost 40 HANC High School senior boys spent this past Shabbos in Cedarhurst for their annual Senior Boys Shabbaton. The Shabbaton was filled with ruach and excitement from all the boys who participated. The event started on Friday afternoon when the seniors arrived at their respective hosts’ homes. Shabbos began with the boys davening together at Aish Kodesh, after which they were privileged to hear a personalized and uplifting dvar Torah from Rabbi Weinberger. For the Friday night meal, the students were graciously hosted by Rabbi Shimon Chrein and his family. The boys enjoyed a gourmet meal, enhanced by dancing, zemirot, and divrei Torah. The ruach continued at the home of Rabbi Weingot with a one-of-a-kind, spirited oneg.

Shabbos morning, the boys attended various shuls in the Cedarhurst community. Shabbos lunch was hosted by senior boys’ mechanech, Rabbi Sam Rudansky, and was followed by an enlightening speech from the Vice Chairman of the Miami Marlins, Joel Mael. Shabbos culminated with a beautiful seudah shelishit at the home of Rabbi Shlomo Adelman, menahel of HANC High School, where the students heard encouraging and powerful words from Mr. Ari Schonbrun, a survivor of the World Trade Center attacks. Mr. Schonbrun reminded the seniors that as they leave high school, they should always maintain their close relationship with their Yeshiva and with Hashem. In all, it was a fantastic Shabbos which will be remembered by all the seniors.

Nine Rambam Graduates to be Feted at Upcoming YU Chag HaSemicha On Sunday, March 23, approximately 200 talmidim from across the country will celebrate and receive Rabbinic Ordination from REITS division of Yeshiva University. Rambam graduates will be there in full force with a total of nine alumni having completed the semicha requirements. The candidates are Rabbi Zev Aeder, Rabbi Daniel Bauer, Rabbi Avram Block, Rabbi Yitzi Klein, Rabbi Moshe Laster, Rabbi Ari Schwab, Rabbi Ari Sendic, Rabbi Moshe Winograd and Rabbi Jonathan Ziring.

Amazingly, the group represents 4.5% of the entire semicha class. Graduates of Rambam are disproportionately represented at this and many other merit-based, achievement honors programs. Rosh Mesivta Rabbi Zev Meir Friedman said, “We are so proud of our wonderful talmidim. They are the future of klal Yisrael and iy”H they will accomplish great things. I look forward to joining our talmidim at the Chag HaSemicha to share the nachas!”

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Kids of Courage hosted a pre-Purim cupcake decorating Party this past Sunday. A fabulously freilich time was had by all! Many thanks to the Renov family for opening their home, Tsippy Nussbaum for her cupcake expertise, and Seasons of Lawrence for sponsoring the event.

MAY Annual Mid-Winter Ski and Paintball Trip Last Thursday, Mesivta Ateres Yaakov held their annual mid-winter ski, snowboard and paintball trip for the entire yeshiva. Organized by Student Activities Coordinator, Rabbi Shlomo Drebin, the 185 talmidim, together with their rebbeim, spent the day at Mountain Creek and Ring Homestead culminating in a Dougies’ catered dinner and a special siyum on Seder Mo’ed. Following Shacharis, the day began with a schmooze from 11th grade rebbe, Rabbi Yonasan Sprung, who highlighted the importance of ameilus baTorah

and inspired the talmidim to utilize their downtimes for learning throughout the trip. After breakfast, including a complimentary breakfast for the entire 11th grade who won the school-wide Yediyos Chanukah competition at the Yeshiva’s Chanukah Mesibah, four coach

buses departed from the Yeshiva, three of which headed to Mountain Creek Ski Resort in Vernon, NJ, and one of which made its way up to Ring Homestead in Middletown, NY. Talmidim were joined by rebbeim on the slopes, skiing and snowboarding throughout the afternoon. With only a break for lunch, Mincha and learning, the bulk of the afternoon was action packed! “The trip is really threefold,” commented Assistant Menahel Rabbi Yossi Bennett, “It is to serve as a battery-recharge during a long winter z’man, an opportunity to concretize relationships with friends and rebbeim outside of the yeshiva’s walls and to apply the growth and learning in which our talmidim engage on a daily basis in real world situations.” Numerous kiddush Hashems were made throughout the day, not least of which was the unique Mishnayos learning program established a number of years ago by ninth grade rebbe, Rabbi Shmuel Oratz. The entire Seder Mo’ed was divided up among the talmidim of the yeshiva to learn at some point over the trip with the goal of making a siyum that eve-

ning on the limud. Many boys opted to spend the time on the bus learning together with a chavrusa, while others spent some time in the lodge when they weren’t on the slopes. The day’s events closed with a delicious Dougie’s dinner at the Moriah Schools in Englewood, NJ, and included the siyum on Seder Mo’ed, divrei Torah from the Yeshi-

va’s Mashgiach, Rav Yehuda Horowitz, shlit”a, and a digital slideshow of picture from the day’s events.

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Our Place NY Hosts Inspiring Mountain Retreat for Members “There were informative, inspirational groups and meditations,” said Menachem Poznanski, director of The Living Room. “There was much healing; it was such a positive experience. Our members were up until all hours of the night, connecting and working on themselves and expanding their spiritual recovery.” The retreat featured a full roster of mental health professionals and addiction specialists who ran various programs throughout the weekend, running from early in the morning until well after midnight. The beauty of Shabbos was an integral part of the weekend, beginning with a rousing Carlebach style Friday night davening. “The ruach was incredible,” reported Poznanski. “Our Friday night Oneg Shabbos, which included stories and niggunim, lasted until 3 AM.” One of the highlights of the weekend was a Motza’ei Shabbos improvisational talent and comedy show, which included full auDavening Shacharis on the slopes dience particitain their sobriety, The Living Room pation. “It was a lot of fun, featuring assists members in re-connecting with a group of young people who are all family, culture and community as well sober. The Living Room members are as focusing on creating stable relation- living proof that an addict or alcoholic ships and employment opportunities as can live a happy, joyous, meaningful part of the recovery process. While not and sober Jewish life,” said Poznanski, a treatment program or an independent adding that the retreat was also a cele12 step program or fellowship, The bration of 200 years of combined soLiving Room serves to strengthen and briety for all celebrants in attendance. support the therapeutic and spiritual Among the volunteers who orgagrowth of Jewish young people in re- nize The Living Room’s semi-annual covery. retreats are a group of four members The retreat, which took place at who are elected to the job because they the Isabella Freedman Retreat Cen- have demonstrated their commitment ter in Falls Village, Connecticut, ran to their recovery. Poznanski also exfrom Friday afternoon through Sunday pressed his gratitude to the professional evening and featured a blend of work- clinical staff who facilitated the workshops, groups and guided meditations, shops and mediations, Mrs. Gittel Kaas well as recreational activities, all set gan-Follman, Mr. Yudy Wiener and Mr. against the backdrop of a meaningful Roy Tellis of the Safe Foundation and Shabbos in the mountains. to Miram Bracha Handelsman and Yo-

sef Nissanian of The Living Room. with addiction and wants to get sober “It is absolutely remarkable what through a 12 step program, call us at Menachem has created,” observed 917-596-0784. Rabbi Aryeh Young, executive director of Founded in 1998, Our Our Place NY. “The Place NY is a registered Living Room is a non-profit organization dediuniquely safe and cated to facilitating transfortrusting environment, mative personal growth in atwhere young adults risk Jewish teens and young in our community can adults, currently struggling find a sub-community with substance abuse, severe of like-minded indicrisis, and other unhealthy viduals from similar life circumstances. Our Menachem Poznanski, director cultural backgrounds, Place runs a wide array of of The Living Room actively searching the services including teen droproad to a clean and sober life. Our Place in centers, 12-step support groups, is truly fortunate to have Menachem mentoring programs, a 24-hour crisis leading its young adult division.” hotline, extensive drug rehabilitation The inspiring weekend culminated and therapy placement networks, an with a Sunday morning hike for the “alternative” high school, as well as, men with Shacharis atop a snow-cov- vocational and educational placement ered mountain, followed by an amazing services. Our Place creates a non-judgspiritual meeting with the whole group mental and stable environment that back at the retreat center. provides the basic needs of survival The retreat concluded with an excit- that a healthy family would typically ing ski trip to nearby Mohawk Moun- provide, including basic physiological tain. necessities, physical safety, and an un“Everyone had an incredible time conditional demonstration of love and and agreed that in ten years this was the belonging. Through this far-reaching best retreat TLR has ever had,” report- and “Whole Life Therapy” approach, ed Poznanski. Our Place provides troubled youth with a second chance; an opportunity to If you or a young person in your serve as a source of everlasting pride life has attended a treatment program to their family, community and Jewish for substance abuse and wants to build heritage. a healthy sober life or is struggling

Candy is Dandy Chesed with a Smile! With the upcoming Purim holiday, shalach manot packages are at the top of people’s “things to do” list! Kulanu Academy sells unique assortments of shalach manot, with the proceeds going to programs for students with special

needs. This year we had the assistance of five HALB fifth graders who generously donated their time to this project. Thank you Abigail, Ayelet, Eve, Megan and Mia for your sweet chesed project!

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Community A Zayin Adar Siyum Seudah was held at Congregation Shaaray Tefila in Lawrence. The guest speaker was Harav Yonason Sacks, shlita, Rosh Hayeshiva, Beis Medrash L’Talmud Landers College for Men, Marah D’asrah, Agudas Yisroel of Passaic. Samuel Bergman was the Master of Ceremonies and Rabbi Josh Bernstein made the hadren and gave a dvar Torah. Pictured here are Rabbi Josh Bernstein, Harav Yonason Sacks and Samuel Bergman.

Sales in Ramat Givat Zeev in Full Swing: More Than 90 Contracts Signed in Three Weeks The upscale Ramat Givat Zeev neighborhood continues to see record-breaking demand: in recent weeks, a highly successful sales campaign was held in the Orthodox communities in the United States. In a period of just three weeks, more than 90 contracts were signed—a record for a building project. The contracts follow the signatures of memorandums of understanding two years ago, when marketing for the neighborhood was launched. Representatives of Chish Nofei Israel’s office traveled to the U.S. along with top tier attorneys who provided professional guidance to the buyers and drew up the contracts. It should be noted that the buyers expressed satisfaction with the way Chish Nofei Israel managed the sales and were grateful for the constant accompaniment through the process. The group of American buyers are eagerly anticipating what is being billed as the “once in a lifetime neighborhood.” Ramat Givat Zeev has generated waves of interest in Israel and abroad, and it’s not for naught. It is Chish Nofei Israel’s flagship project, and many American rabbanim have classified it as the most suitable way for Americans to realize their dream of moving to Israel. The project offers exclusive advantages for an easy absorption, with emphasis on building a warm, homogenous com-

munity, including a plethora of community institutions that suit the lifestyle of the residents. There will be a boys’ cheder and girls’ elementary school, as well as other educational institutions suited to the community. This is a wonderful advantage for parents who know that their children can continue studying in Israel in a similar framework to what they are accustomed to in America. Indeed, many of the buyers are residents of the New York metropolitan area, from places such as the Five Towns, Monsey, Teaneck, Passaic and Queens, who have decided to make aliyah in light of this once in a lifetime opportunity. Ramat Givat Zeev will offer a luxurious, contemporary residential setting that includes parks, shopping centers, picturesque central squares with fountains, a country club and more. The neighborhood, located just north of Jerusalem, offers a suburban, tranquil setting with breathtaking views and the clear Jerusalem air, while still being in close proximity to the center of the capital. It should be noted that in light of the issuance of final permits this coming month, the actual construction is about to begin. In recent months, the development work has been proceeding at a rapid pace.

Teleconference with HaRav Shmuel Miller Warmly Received Students of Rabbi Avigdor Miller were delighted to join the Rabbi Avigdor Miller Legacy Library’s inaugural Torah teleconference by Rabbi Shmuel Miller. The Library’s new teleconference series presents popular speakers on topics inspired by Rabbi Miller books and lectures. Just in time for Purim, the Rosh Yeshiva Harav Shmuel Miller elaborated on two sources of Simcha. One when we connect with Hashem and a second when we see the vengeance of Hashem which was evident by the miracle of Purim. The free teleconference was held on Sunday, March 2. The call attracted listeners from across the country, including California, Minnesota and Tennessee. The Rosh Yeshiva’s words were warmly received by all. Future monthly

teleconferences are planned. The Rabbi Avigdor Miller Legacy Library disseminates the teachings of Rabbi Avigdor Miller through its Simchas Hachaim Publishing division and other innovative programs that spread Rabbi Miller’s uplifting approach to Torah, life, and serving Hashem to an ever-widening audience. The library was formed in 2011 by Yeshiva Gedolah Bais Yisroel, which was co-founded in 1983 by Rabbi Avigdor Miller zatzal and ybcl his son, Rabbi Shmuel Miller shlita, the Rosh Yeshiva. For more information, or to be notified of future teleconferences, visit www. MillerLegacyLibrary.org or contact Aryeh Zev Narrow at info@MillerLegacyLibrary.org or 718-258-7400 x 103.

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To Be Jewish and Spanish-Speaking

“I feel like I’ve just entered a room full of sisters,” said Sarah Rakofsky in her opening remarks at the second luncheon for Spanish-speaking Jewesses, or Judias, held at La Bella Restaurant in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens on Sunday, March 2nd. As the ladies went around the room introducing themselves, all of them expressed tremendous excitement about being together with other women who, like them, were Jewish and spoke Spanish. This second luncheon had more than double the attendance than the first. Most of the participants from the first luncheon came again. Their families come from Spanish-speaking countries such as Ecuador, Venezuela, Argentina, and El Salvador. The new attendees had backgrounds from the Dominican Republic, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Spain. Most of the participants live in Kew Gardens Hills and the local Queens area. After the introductions, the ladies had a special guest of honor join their event who delivered words of Torah. Rabbi David L. Algaze gave a shiur on

the role of Esther in the story of Purim. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rabbi Algaze is the founder and spiritual leader of Havurat Yisrael in Forest Hills, Queens. The Rabbi was impressed with this “group of women of shared backgrounds in Latin America with a sincere desire to study Torah and draw inspiration from teachers and one another. A veritable surprise in the New York community! The passion, sincerity and love of Torah and Israel were in evidence throughout. This group has enormous potential to radiate their enthusiasm and commitment to many others in the large community of greater New York. My deepest congratulations and hatzlacha rabbah!” One of the attendees, Tania Shulman, remarked that it “has been a pleasure to spend time with this group so far. I hope for our next meeting the rest of the (Judias) come out from hiding and join us.” The next luncheon for is scheduled for Sunday, April 6th. Feel free to contact Sarah Rakofsky at all4thboss@ gmail.com for more details.

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TALYA ENGLISH LOOKS HERSELF OVER IN THE MIRROR. OVERSIZED, MULTI-COLOR JACKET? CHECK. FACE PAINT? CHECK. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND BALLOONS? CHECK AND CHECK. EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE IN ORDER EXCEPT…AH, YES, ONE MORE THING. CAN’T FORGET THE BIG, RED NOSE. TALYA IS A CLOWN, AND PROUD OF IT. WITH HER TRADEMARK REGALIA AND FELLOW MIRTH-MAKERS ALONGSIDE, TALYA ENDEAVORS TO SPREAD LIGHT AND LAUGHTER WHEREVER SHE GOES. THOUGH HER APPEARANCE AND INTENTIONS MAY REFLECT THOSE OF THE COUNTLESS OTHERS WHO SHARE HER PROFESSION, TALYA’S DESTINATION IS NEITHER BIRTHDAY PARTY NOR PUBLIC SOCIAL EVENT. SHE STANDS APART FROM THE MORE CLASSICAL IMAGE OF THE GOOFING BUFFOON WITH ONE MAJOR DISTINCTION: TALYA IS A MEDICAL CLOWN, AND SHE TAKES HER ROLE VERY SERIOUSLY.

Healing Through Laughter

Talya is one of the many graduates of the Lev Leytzan™ professional medical clowning program. Established in 2004, Lev Leytzan, a Five Towns-based operation, trains volunteers young and old in the art of laughter therapy. “We believe that laughter has the power to heal bodies, minds and spirits,” says founder Dr. Neal Goldberg, Ph.D. “Together, we create a unique work of art and a transformative journey.” And an art it is. With sessions in improvisation, verbal and nonverbal storytelling strategies, character development through makeup, and various other dramatic techniques, the program covers the spectrum of effective and sophisticated amusement. But that’s not all – in defining themselves as medical clowns, those enrolled at Lev Leytzan are also educated in ar-

eas shared by many caregiving professionals such as a sensitive bedside manner, empathizing with patients and their families, and preparation for contact with people in myriad medical and psychological conditions. “The goal is not just to entertain,” asserts Dr. Goldberg, “but also to alleviate pain, loneliness and suffering wherever they go.” The Lev Leytzan motto is “Serious Clowning: A Story Behind Every Smile.” Seriousness, in motivation and approach, is the ingredient that transforms silliness into calculated care. Underneath the overall levity and merriment, participants and staff members are careful never to overlook the gravity of their mission and the profound effects they can have on a patient. This awareness is reflected in the training itself; after passing a thorough screening process, applicants accepted to the Clown Academy complete 60

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hours of demanding, comprehensive preparatory workshops in areas like those mentioned above and more. “Our serious approach to compassionate clowning still leaves ample room to appreciate the purely joyful aspect of this centuriesold art form,” maintains Dr. Goldberg. “Despite the hours, days and months of painstaking training and preparation, we never lose sight of the ultimate goal: to lift fragile spirits and heal fragile bodies through the power of laughter.”

Being Schooled in the Art of Clowning

Lev Leytzan was an unpredicted brainchild for its originator. Working as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Goldberg specialized in guiding adults and children towards healing from events related to trauma and death. It was when writing “Saying Goodbye,” a handbook he developed for Jewish teens dealing with loss, that the idea occurred to him. “I began reflecting on other ways of reaching people – a way to bring joy and humor into their lives,” he remembers. Dr. Goldberg tapped into his experiences prior to opening his private practice, back when he was pursuing studies in medicine, psychology, and musical-theater. At the time,

Speaking with Talya English, Medical Clown and Student at TAG High School Why did you choose to participate in Lev Leytzan? I saw Therapeutic Clowning as a great way to bring cheer and friendship to those who are going through difficult times. It’s just a great way to just have fun, be crazy and experience new things all while using this energy for a great cause. Did you feel nervous or uncertain with this new challenge? I wasn’t nervous until we made our first “Rounds” at the hospital and I had to engage with strangers I never met before. That’s when it hit me. But, those feelings fade with time and experience. Yes, there are times when nervousness sets in, you’re aware of it but with practice and training comes a sense of confidence in your abilities which sets those thoughts aside. I find that our clown training focuses on one’s individual development, being part of a group allows everyone to feed off each other’s strengths and positive energy. We always train and engage patients in pairs. There is a certain calming affect that comes with knowing that you have a fellow clown and friend at your side. This training method results in us making each other better each time we suit up. What characteristics would you say are essential in the development of a Therapeutic Clown? It’s very important to allow yourself to feel uninhibited by what others might think. Clowning is about being comfortable in your own skin. Trust me, there will be some embarrassing moments once in a while, but that’s just part of the experience! It’s an awesome feeling going out and being completely carefree and just being yourself. Do you have a “Go To” trick, routine or prop that you utilize often when interacting with patients? The kazorn! It’s an awesome instrument to play and sing along with. The kazorn—a mix between a kazoo and a horn—that’s the best way to explain it. It gets huge laughs every time! What has been your most gratifying and rewarding clowning moment? Once while doing Rounds at Saint Mary’s Hospital, one of the nurses approached a fellow clown, Tehilla Berger, and myself and informed us that there was a 5-year-old boy in particular who could use a visit. As we entered the room we saw a little boy on all kinds of machines. We began to engage him and do our best to raise his spirits. After several attempts and approaches, the boy had not responded and his blank expression made it seem that he may not have been fully aware of our presence. We spent several more minutes trying anything and everything possible. Somewhat dejected, we decided to move onto other patients. As we were leaving I turned to the boy and saw him looking our way. He was wearing this sweet smile. It was such a beautiful moment. We have seen many patients smile before, but that boy’s smile helped us realize something very important. There may be times when we won’t see the smile we are looking for and feel our efforts are in vain, but at those moments, I think back to that little boy and I know we will never know where are efforts resonate.

he had also entertained the idea of becoming a clown. Those three areas of discipline as well as Dr. Goldberg’s penchant for the clowning field would prove to be crucial factors in shaping the vision of the searching professional, comprising the basis of his now widelyknown and successful enterprise. To make his dream a reality, Dr. Goldberg sent himself back to school. He sought out clowning programs specifically geared towards therapeutic healing and lost no time in applying what he learned in different medical venues. Although it was difficult, the growth it afforded him and the “TalyWaly Medical Clown,” subsequent healer-patient connections were un- aka Tayla English, a student at TAG paralleled. “Clowning put me on the other side of the equation,” he ruminates. “I found a new way of connecting to people who are sick, lonely or even may die; it was an extension of psychology with a different modality.” With the skills and experience under his belt, Dr. Goldberg furthered his passion by creating his own Jewish clowning company, The Compassionate Clown Alley, Inc., Lev Leytzan’s original English title. It has since evolved to Lev Leytzan: The Heart of Therapeutic Clowning, Inc. The educated clown was now able to do what he loved most – teach clowning – and merge it with a larger, community-centered goal – using the field as a means to heal. Dr. Goldberg teaches many of the classes in tandem with experts in related fields, such as psychologists, medical doctors and circus professionals. With the dedication of its founder coupled with the expert advice of top authorities in their respective fields, Lev Leytzan soon blossomed into the singular, invaluable operation it is today. Since its inception, Lev Leytzan has gone on to add notches to its belt by developing further sub-programs in addition to its Clown Academy training. Participants who have satisfactorily completed the Academy program as well as three years of supervised practice are eligible to join Clowninterns and Clown MD™, if under or over the age of 19, respectively. While these clowns have no actual medical training, they are no less skilled in the art of healing and employ their warm hearts, quick heads, schooling and experience to lift the spirits of those in need. In their Clowns for Safety Squad™, important safety information is demonstrated to preschool- and elementary-aged school children through the medium of circus antics. A previous year’s theme, “Candle with Care,” discussed the safety procedure related to fire and burn prevention. Therapeutic ClownCorps International™ traverses oceans to bring the joy of clowning to otherwise forgotten Jewish communities outside the U.S. Each year a different location in Europe is singled out to receive the benefits of the uplifting visits, whether it be comprised of the sick, disabled, elderly, or those merely in need of a friendly face. Often the recipients are Holocaust survivors living alone or below the poverty level. Clowns employ sensitivity and concern in reintroducing humor and hope to these broken souls. The last and most recent addition to the Lev Leytzan family is a unique and wonderfully compassionate effort to break through the pain experienced by many elderly patients who suffer from diseases that cause mental degeneration like dementia or Alzheimer’s. Under the guidance of expert cognitive therapists in Europe, clowns in the Elderhearts™ program seek not only to break through the isolation often experienced by sufferers of these diseases but also undergo specific empathic training, entering the scene with a better understanding of what it might be like to live with such an impairment. They carefully research their vintage outfits to reflect the era most familiar to their patients and act out “MoMo the Medical Clown,” aka Moishy Newman, a student at Touro College for Men simple domestic skits to

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Patients aren’t the only ones benefiting from these programs. When Dr. Goldberg originally concocted the notion of a medical clowning institution, he envisioned a project that would serve the community while simultaneously giving meaning and direction for searching teens. “Youth need to give of themselves,” says Dr. Goldberg. “Young adults share the common thread of wanting to have a spark lit or wanting to be ignited. They need a means with which to use their gifts; only then can they actively sustain life and connect with the community.” The reasons behind joining the program vary from teen to teen. For many, being a part of something meaningful provides a boost in definition and self-confidence. Others have been steered towards a more positive outlet than their energies have been expended thus far. Some, like Talya, are naturally drawn to the field based on interest and personality. “It was definitely [in line] with my personality,” she laughs. “It’s just a great way to just have fun, be crazy, and experience new things all while using this energy for a great cause.” Talya, a senior at TAG High School, has been clowning with Lev Leytzan for three years and sees it as a major part of her life. “For me, clowning comes first above all,” she says. And that’s no “Hopscotch the Medical Clown,” exaggeration. In addition to dedicating many of aka Gidon Kadry, a student at her Sundays to complete her training, Talya has DRS High School for boys participated in Lev Leytzan’s fairs, their Color Run, and missions to Israel. “It’s awesome,” she proclaims. “It’s definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life.” Though Talya is off to seminary come the fall time, she plans to remain an active member of the organization, whether it be in joining the clown troupe’s trip to Israel Chanukah-time or when she returns to the U.S. The satisfaction engendered by such activities does not come without the balance of significant psychological and emotional skill-building; Dr. Goldberg and his instructional staff engage in regular preparation and debriefing sessions for their clowns before and after their performances. The subject matter these teens are dealing with is no child’s play – serious illness, debilitating pain, poverty, mental illness and all other degrees of suffering imaginable. Issues of this nature are often difficult for any full-grown adult to swallow. That’s why Lev Leytzan’s team of professional advisors serve the additional purpose of personal support for their staff. Together they talk through the ranging reactions and thoughts, leaving the floor open for unrestricted expression of feelings. “They are taught to manage their feelings in a healthy way,” explains Dr. Goldberg. The group also reviews the positives and negatives of each interaction to further help the performers improve their effectiveness. Mutual benefit on the part of the patients and teens is the trademark value of Lev Leytzan. The organization writes clearly on their website: “Upon successful completion, they (the teens) have not only learned to bring laughter

into the lives of those who need it most, they have also learned valuable physical, psychological and emotional skills that enrich their own life experiences as they mature.” The other side to the Lev Leytzan motto, “Serious Clowning: A Story Behind Every Smile,” is the attention given to each re“Bobo the Medical Clown,” aka Avi Schwartzblatt, a student at Mesivta Ateres Yaakov, and cipient’s individual experi“Hopscotch the Medical Clown,” aka Gidon Kadry, ence – his or her story. Just a student at DRS High School for boys because two patients may share a similar diagnosis, their reactions, journey to acceptance, and levels of coping may be leagues apart. Lev Leytzan clowns focus on the person in his or her particular state and are careful never to make assumptions or broad-sweeping decisions. The story of one eight-year-old boy illustrates the sensitivity, flexibility and intuition of the Lev Leytzan staff. Dr. Goldberg relates that during one round, he and his staff were checking in at the nurse’s station when they heard a commanding young voice issuing from a nearby room. The voice instructed them to come “immediately” his way, “on-the-double!” Upon entering the room in question, Alex* demanded that the clowns state their names, ranks and serial numbers. They were happy to oblige, lining up and following his commands accordingly. It became apparent that, due to Alex’s dependence on the multitudes of machines and wires that served as his daily companions, he exhibited a deep desire to be in control. At first, the clowns dutifully obeyed the commands of their “general,” establishing a necessary foundation of trust and predictability. They marched, saluted, did push-ups and jumping jacks until they divined the opportunity to give their routine a twist of their own. Slowly these previously amenable troops showed signs of comedic but deliberate disobedience. Carefully testing Alex’s sense of humor, his soldiers became mischievous, bumbling clown recruits. It didn’t take long for the visitors to penetrate the protective wall the boy had built around himself, revealing a scared patient who, for reasons unknown to the group, had not received a visit from his parents in days. The session ended with a few songs and well wishes from Alex’s jesting troops. In fighting the battle with things unknown, the clowns were humbled to be a part of his victory. Stories like these and more range aplenty in the Lev Leytzan files. Though there are always challenging times, more often than not, the clowns receive a positive response. And not only those of the patients’; doctors are often pleased to work with medical clowns, who frequently ease the execution of procedures with their presence and routines Lev Leytzan, with its host of ongoing activities, isn’t one to rest on its laurels. Their new project in the works, Lev Leytzan Medical Clowns on Rounds, is an undertaking launched just last week in partnership with the Bikur Cholim of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway. Featuring the organization’s medical clown professionals, clowns will engage in one-on-one therapy with home-bound patients. As a non-profit organization, Lev Leytzan depends on volunteers and donations to operate its many programs and services. As should be evident at this point, the Lev Leytzan attitude towards their craft is that it’s much more than just “clowning around.” The amount of joy their members infuse into grim situations on a daily basis is quite mind-boggling. Therapeutic clowns are able to use their unique blend of humor and healing knowledge to alleviate suffering in ways that are often not accessible to others with the same intentions. Organizations of the same nature can be found across the Atlantic in different parts of Israel, namely, Dream Doctors, with the University of Haifa even offering it as one of their majors. Across the board, people are beginning to give credence to the incredible healing power that comes in the form of rainbow pants and a painted face, and it wouldn’t be surprising if more and more facilities included them in their regular staff. As Purim approaches, let us give a salute to these healers in disguise and wish them many more years of healthy, happy clowning. “Bobo the Medical Clown,” aka Avi Schwartzblatt, a student at Mesivta Ateres Yaakov

*Names have been changed to protect privacy.

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ensure maximum relatability. In one instance, this technique brought Martha*, who suffered from dementia, a moment of reclaimed dignity and presence of mind. Despite her symptoms of increased memory loss, Martha immediately recognized Katsey the Clown upon her arrival to her ward. Dressed impeccably in her 1950’s costume with white gloves up to her elbows and a polka dotted, petticoat-paired full skirt, Katsey reminded Martha of a similar outfit she wore some sixty years ago, minus the red nose, of course. Sipping tea and nibbling biscuits, as Martha often did in her childhood, the two shared tales of days gone-by and talked of Martha’s English upbringing. The ingenuity of a medical clown aided in impeding the effects of a debilitating disease, even if only for a short window in time. With its extensive range of restorative coverage, Lev Leytzan spans the gamut of personal and communal needs. Clowns work their magic in seniors’ centers, hospitals, special-needs camps, nursing homes, and private settings. Serving about 8,500 people last year, members have made a difference in places all over the world, including visits to Israel, Hungary, Budapest, Romania, and, of course, the United States. Distances spanned and language barriers broken, these medical clowns have no problem expressing their intentions nor in having their effect.

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Always Watching I’m not writing a column this week. It’s Purim; if a humor columnist can’t have off on Purim, when can he have off? But don’t worry; I’m leaving you in the capable hands of my non-Jewish neighbor, Tim. Please be aware that any opinions expressed by Tim are not necessarily those of The Jewish Home. Obviously.

I’m an average guy, though I have other traits, And I grew up in one of those flyover states, But due to recession, my life’s been berserk, Ever since I moved out to New Jersey for work. Though New Jersey’s a punch line, as far’s I can tell. With the crime, and the accents, and—what is that smell? I have bought a small house (after only four bids!) With my wife and my dog and my twopoint-five kids. (“Point five kids?” you ask. “So you just have a piece?” Well, the truth is I’ve two kids, but one is obese.) Though the two years I’ve been here have been kind of blurry, I’ve noticed that Jersey is not like Missouri. For one thing, this place is a lot more diverse, I’m not saying it’s better; not saying it’s worse. (Though the first week we got here, my wife lost her purse, And she almost threw all of our plans in reverse. I convinced her

to stay, but she changed all our locks, And she still grabs a weapon when somebody knocks.) We have all these strange neighbors (You name ‘em, we got ‘em), Who, even in summer, they dress like it’s autumn, Like she wears a wig, and he, a fedora, They keep to themselves, they’re not hard to ignore uh, So I found out they’re Jews and they keep to the Torah, (There weren’t a lot of those back in Missouruh.) (Though I did later hear from my coworker, Dewey, That there are quite a few of them up in Saint Louis.) But the truth is I don’t know a lot about Jews, I just know words like bagel, finagle, and schmooze. I have heard lots of things, some of them overblown, But I like to find out all this stuff on my own. So I’ve kept a close eye, and I now can explain, That they’re not “good” or “bad,” but I think they’re insane. They have kids and more kids in ginormous amounts, And they’ve all got these names that I cannot pronounce. “She’s Kava, I’m Kayim, and this one’s Kanoke.” (When he said this, I thought he was making a joke.) “And that is my son,” he said. “His name’s Baruk,” “Like Obama?” I asked. And he gave me a look. I spend lots of time peering out through my blinds, I don’t look in their homes, so I hope no one minds. They come out in their suits, like at least once a week, “Are there weddings that often?” I ask as I peek. But though they keep their distance, they do seem polite, Like I see them in crowds on a Saturday night, They are reading their books and pointing at the moon.

But this one time I saw a guy out in his suit, (I think Friday night, but that’s probably moot,) So I put on my brakes and I pulled to the side, And spent ten minutes trying to offer a ride. “It’s cold and it’s dark and you’re so nicely dressed!” But he said he would walk ‘cuz he needed to rest. So I leave him alone, ‘cuz he has his ideals, Like politely refusing our offers of meals. “But we’ll make you roast chicken, potatoes, and greens!” “It’s not kosher,” he says, like I know what that means. “So I’ll make kosher pickles and serve kosher salt! If you can’t feel your tongue, then that won’t be my fault!” So that is a friendship I’ve had to forgo, Though we do sometimes “schmooze” while we’re shoveling snow. And sometimes on weekends he comes by to grouse, And he says random things, like, “It’s dark in my house.” Or, “My radio’s on,” or “My A.C.’s on fan,” Or, “The lights are on in my twelve-passenger van.” Though I’d like to respond, I don’t know what to say. So I nod and I hope that he’ll just go away. But one time I said, “Look, this sounds so depressing, You’re asking me to do it for you, I’m guessing.” So I came to his house and I turned off the range, With a house full of people, I felt really strange. And on the way out, I saw homemade bread, And candles and food – well, it was quite a spread. “A candlelight meal!” I said with delight, So to make it more classy, I turned off their light. But he’s not the only Jew I come across, Like for instance, I work for an Orthodox boss. “He’s a regular boss,” I’d say, “There’s nothing weird.” Though two times a year he tries to grow a beard. I have Jewish coworkers; I’d say quite a bunch, They all talk to themselves after eating their lunch. And sometimes they suddenly throw in some Yiddish, Like they’ll say, “Nexteh voch I am making a Kiddush.” But I am learning some words, like shindig and oy! And far-fetched and conniption, and that I’m a goy. Like this spring, someone offered to sell me his bread, But I am off carbs, so, “No thank you,” I said. But later he managed to make me a deal, And five bucks for his pantry just felt like a steal. But to move all that food, I don’t know if I can,

So perhaps I will borrow my neighbor’s big van. But my issue with this is just that if most Jews do business like this, then our company’s toast. And that would be bad; I’d be filled with malaise, ‘Cuz I like having off on the most random days. Like this one time, my boss (I don’t think he was sober), He said I’d have off for like most of October. So that first day I’d nothing to do (‘cept for spying), And I think that I heard like a hundred goats crying. Then I saw Jews en masse coming outside to bond, They all brought along books, and they prayed at the pond.

I HAVE JEWISH COWORKERS; I’D SAY QUITE A BUNCH, THEY ALL TALK TO THEMSELVES AFTER EATING THEIR LUNCH. The next week I was out; I was mailing my bills, They were walking the street wearing lab coats with frills, So I asked my dear wife if I’d taken my pills, And if our insurance allowed for refills. And when that was done they spent several days, Running to, running fro, building huts with toupees. Then they sat in these huts (built with no expertise), And they ate and they sang and they screamed about bees. Oh, and earlier I passed a stand on the street, And I figured I’d get myself something to eat, They were selling this strange fruit that looked like a lemon, And some were from Israel, and some were from Yemen, So I figured, “Why not?” ‘Cuz it looked really cute, And it always is interesting, trying new fruit. So I brought my selection to one of the scholars, Who looked with a loupe and he said, “Eighty dollars!” “Dollars!” I choked. “That cannot be right!” That’s when I wished that I hadn’t taken a bite. So now I’ve found a kosher grocery store. (I don’t nosh before checking the price anymore.) So I looked all around for some good things to eat. (Did you know they have separate sponges for meat?) I’ve tried kishke and kugel and brown, beany mush, And knishes and latkes and babaganoush. I tried all these new foods, as they all looked okay, Though I shouldn’t have tried them all on the same day. And I spent the next day lying flat on the floor, I’ll be moaning and cramping ‘til next Yahm Kipoor, I’ll be quite incoherent by then, I dare say, ‘Til the men in the lab coats come take me away.

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(Some of them have fur hats like they’ve killed a raccoon.) And then all of a sudden in midst of their tome, They turn to their friends and they all say, “Shalom.” And then in a turn that I find quite offbeat, They sometimes join hands and they dance in the street.

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Riddle Aviva gets a delivery of three boxes of hamantashen to put in her shalach manos baskets. The first box is marked “raspberry,” the second is marked “apricot,” and the third box is marked “mixed.” The delivery man says, “Sorry, we had so many orders and your boxes are labeled incorrectly.” Aviva doesn’t want to open all the boxes because her kids will eat up all of the hanantashen before she gets to package them up. How could Aviva figure out what is in each box by only taking out one hamantash from one of the boxes?

Answer to Scramble: 1. Mordechai 2. Esther 3. Achashveirosh 4. Haman 5. Hamantash 6. Manos 7. Vinahapach 8. Wine 9. Purim 10. Bigson

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Answer to Riddle: First Aviva takes a hamantash from the box marked “mixed.” If it is a raspberry hamantash she knows that the box can only contain raspberry hamantashen since it can’t be the mixed box. She looks at the other two boxes: one is labeled “apricot” and the other is labeled “raspberry.” Since the boxes are mislabeled she knows that the one that is labeled “apricot” does not actually contain only apricot, rather it is the mixed box. Now she knows that the box labeled “raspberry” must be the apricot box. (The same logic applies is she picks an apricot hamantash from the box labeled “mixed.”)

1. What do you do when “Haman” is read in the megilla? a. I bring a cowbell to megilla and make sure to hit it as soon as it gets quiet again. b. I bring a big wooden gragger and as soon as the lainer is about to continue reading…gggrrrr c. We gotta get that obnoxious person out of here. What nerve he has. This is gonna take forever. d. I bring earplugs with me because the graggers and cowbells are too loud. 2. When a group of collectors surrounds you and starts singing and dancing: a. You dance with them and have a blast. b. You say, “Wow, that’s an amazing cow costume you are wearing. The most unbelievable thing about it is that you even smell like a cow!” c. You say, “Excuse me please, would you guys please get out of my way.” 3. You sing “V’inahapach”: a. All day non-stop. b. At least 55 times. c. I don’t know that song. 4. When you get sprayed with disappearing ink: a. You whip out a super-soaker and shoot the person with gallons of Hawaiian punch. b. You feign shock and make believe you don’t know what it is. Then you laugh and say, “Fooled you last!” c. You scream at the kid and say, “You are going to pay for my cleaning bill. This stuff really doesn’t come out.” 5. You deliver shalach manos to someone and then two minutes later they present a beautiful shalach manos in return, the only problem is it’s the shalach manos you just gave them: a. You laugh and say, “I knew you would do that…isn’t that what Purim is all about?” b. You say, “Thank you so much. I actually think my shalach manos is the best. I look forward to eating it.” c. You frown and say, “That is quite insulting. I really worked hard on this shalach manos.” 6. When you are stuck in serious Purim traffic, you: a. Roll down your windows and blast your favorite Purim song. b. You beep your horn in this pattern: beep…beep, beep, beep… beep, beep! Or in this pattern: beep, beep, beep, beep, beep. Or in this pattern: beeeeeeeeeeeep. Or in this pattern: bi…beep. Or in this pattern…just kidding. c. You get out of your car and scream, “Some of us need to get places!” PUЯIM PERSONALITY KEY If you answered A or B to all 7 questions: You are fun to be with on Purim….for 5 minutes or less (and you are drunk because there were only 6 questions). If you answered A or B to 5 questions: You have a healthy Purim personality…the rest of the year, I am not sure about. If you answered C to 2 or more questions: Wow, you really have to lighten up…drink some Keddem Grape Juice or something!

Dear Underlings, I want you to know that I am not writing this voluntarily. I am being held hostage by the horrid and humorless editorial staff of TJH. They will not release me until I announce the following: I will no longer be the Centerfold Commissioner. They want me out because they think I have simply become too arrogant. What they don’t realize is that it is not arrogance; it’s just that I really am that superior. They will hire a replacement that will probably be as funny as a librarian. Oh, they also say that I stereotype people, which I have never done in my life, it’s just that they are small-minded, like all editors are. It seems like they are simply in denial about how good I am. To my thousands of fans I can tell you that I didn’t go down without a fight. When they called me into the “production meeting” they snuck up on me and tried tackling me. I fought with every last bit of strength. They called the police, but thankfully they were in Dunkin Donuts and didn’t come. I was so strong that I almost escaped. It got crazy. I tackled three of the security guards and ran for the door. On my way out I grabbed the keys to one of their motorcycles. I actually got out of the door and a guard tried tackling me, but I flipped him over my back like a knapsack. I then jumped on the bike and kick started the engine. Right as I was about to make my great escape, a three hundred pounder guy dove and pulled my left leg...just like I am pulling yours! Centerfold Commissioner forever! Happy Purim! P.S. Just a reminder to all of my adoring fans. I am very bad with addresses. I will make it my business to stop by your house and bring you an incredible and amazing shalach manos. However, I may get confused and leave it by your neighbor instead. So, if you don’t get your shalach manos from me by 4 PM, knock on your neighbor’s door and ask them for it. If they say that they don’t have it, they are probably telling you a non-truth (aka “a lie”). It’s probably just because they want to keep it for themselves. Be persistent—stomp your feet, ask them to triple check, make them open every kitchen cabinet and under the sink too. Don’t let them off the hook. If they make believe you are strange, it’s because they are strange; don’t buy their act. Show them this letter to prove it. Don’t leave without the exquisite shalach manos I prepared for you. No need to send me a thank you card.

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R’ Ben Tzion Shafier

Hashem and Man: Master and Servant “The Kohain shall don a garment of linen, and he shall don linen breeches on his skin, and he shall remove the ashes.” — Vayikra 6:3 One of the daily activities in the Mishkan was taking out the ashes. The Chovos Ha’Levavos explains that Hashem commanded Aaron to do this action each day “to lower himself and rid himself of the arrogance in his heart.” This statement seems to imply that Aaron was arrogant, and that Hashem felt he needed specific work to get rid of that sense of superiority. The problem with this is that it is difficult to imagine that Aaron Ha’Kohain was a haughty individual. This concept becomes even more problematic when we focus on the Torah’s description of Aaron. When Hashem appeared to Moshe and said, “I want you to lead the Jewish people out of Mitzrayim,” Moshe refused. He was afraid that Aaron would feel slighted. Up until that point, Aaron had been the leader of the nation, the one who brought the word of Hashem to the people. Now, his younger brother, unheard of for sixty years, would usurp that position. As great as Aaron was, Moshe knew that he was still human and would feel the pain of being displaced. Therefore, Moshe wanted no part of it. Hashem explained to Moshe that while this might be a well-founded fear in regards to the average person, because of Aaron’s great spiritual stature, he was above jealousy and competition, and this wouldn’t cause him any pain. He had so eliminated bad character

traits from his heart that he would feel nothing negative. In fact, when Moshe assumed this position and Aaron set out to meet him, the posuk says, “It was with joy in his heart.” Hashem was telling Moshe was that Aaron was in a different category of people. He had mastered his nature. He was like a malach in human form.

and a master can’t be a master without a servant. They are mutually dependent. With that, he explains the danger of arrogance. The arrogant person feels powerful, mighty, and independent. These are not the traits that one finds in a servant; quite the opposite, these are the traits of superiors, people who rule. These are the traits of the master. For

ALL OF OUR AVODAS HASHEM HINGES UPON ACCEPTING HASHEM AS OUR MASTER.

Of all men, Aaron wouldn’t be haughty and overbearing. So why did Hashem feel that it was necessary for him to take out the ashes each day to eliminate arrogance from his heart? The answer to this question is based on understanding the underpinnings of our relationship with Hashem. A Servant Needs a Master and a Master Needs a Servant The Chovos Ha’Levavos (Shaar Ha’chnah) explains a basic truism: a servant needs a master, and a master needs a servant. By definition, a servant can’t be a servant without a master,

that reason, the arrogant person can’t be a servant of Hashem. Hashem alone has the right to wear the trait of ga’avah. He alone is mighty, He alone is powerful, and He alone is independent. Anyone else who harbors these thoughts in his heart is “wearing the King’s robes.” He views himself in a manner that is false and delusional. More significantly, in that state, he cannot serve Hashem. “How can a person as mighty, significant, and important as I possibly have a master? I am the master!” For this reason, arrogance utterly skews the relationship of man to his Creator. Its opposite, humility, is central to all avodas Hashem. This seems to be the answer to the question. In no sense was Aaron haughty or overbearing; he was amongst the most modest of men. The problem was that his role required even more. As the representative of the nation, he was going into the Holiest of the Holies; any imperfection in his intentions would have spelled an imperfect avodah, so he needed to be perfect in his humility. To attain that state, he needed a physical exercise. He had to, so to speak, take out the garbage each day. By doing this, any trace of independence was eliminated from his heart, and he was able to reach that most elusive understanding: I am utterly, completely, and

totally dependent upon Hashem. I am the creation, and He is my Creator. As great as Aaron was, he still needed improvement in this area, and it was only through concrete, physical actions that he could reach a state of true humility. Humility is the Core of being an Eved Hashem This concept is very applicable in our lives. All of our avodas Hashem hinges upon accepting Hashem as our Master. While we may not be haughty, unless we have worked on acquiring humility, there will be trace elements of arrogance in our hearts, and these will greatly impede our being subservient to Hashem. They stop us from standing as servants in front of our Master. The only way to achieve true humility is by being exposed to life situations that allow us to grow in humility. By being subjected to the various situations in life, where we come to recognize that we are not mighty, powerful, and independent, the reality starts to seep in. I am a mere mortal. Here for a few short years, unable to even control my own existence, I am but a creation dependent upon my Master for my very existence. To help us grow, Hashem will often custom-tailor situations for us. Not every circumstance in life is pleasant, and not every condition is something would we wish for. Some situations may be demeaning. It may feel like you are being asked to take out the garbage. You might even feel indignant. “Hashem, why are You subjecting me to this? What have I done wrong to deserve this?” The answer may well be nothing. It wasn’t something wrong that you did that brought this about. Rather, it was something you did right, some merit that you have that allowed you to have this opportunity to acquire that rare commodity – humility. Recognizing our need for situations that bring us to a sense of dependence upon Hashem can help us understand life, and then we can use these situations to grow and to accomplish our purpose in Creation.

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vant. Even if we can’t actually continue to live, we can live on through our “fame” as other people see our images. When people take pictures, we tell them, “Say cheese!” Yes, it’s because the ‘long e’ sound makes your mouth appear to smile, but why couldn’t it be, “Say beans!” or “Say sneeze!”? (Either of which would be much funnier, by the way.) It may not be a coincidence that since milk is something that spoils quickly, much as people disappear quickly, and cheese is a way to preserve it and keep it around for longer, that we use the same word for taking a picture that will remain for posterity. Now, this may seem like a very vain concept, but no less a personage than Queen Esther herself requested that her story be written down, canonized, and read annually with the appeal, “Estab-

lish me for generations.” Why did she want to be remembered and what does it mean to us? The story of the Megilla is an amazing one and one that has deeply hidden secrets and meaning in each word. Countless seforim have been written about the Megillah and more continue to be written. It captures our imaginations and offers us hope. The primary themes of Divine Providence and salvation through repentance are ones that reverberate with each of us in our own lives. Each of us can find times when he or she felt sure there was no way out of a bad situation, and this message of Hashem’s intervention is comforting. By teaching us the methods used—fasting, prayer, and repentance—the Megilla gives us a game plan for our own lives, hence its message is eternal. That is why Esther wanted us to remember it. In doing so, however, Esther and the chachamim also taught us how to become immortal. Esther’s story could have been written down and recorded for posterity, but that wouldn’t have been enough. The dusty old scroll would likely have languished in a closet somewhere and never impacted the lives of succeeding generations. Therefore, she implored the Sages to establish the reading of the Megilla as a way of ensuring the message was not lost in the future. By making an impact in our lives, Esther achieved immortality. If we look at the mitzvos of Purim, we find a furtherance of this idea. Matanos l’evyonim – we give gifts to the poor. This is not simple charity, but a gift that means we took the time to see someone else’s situation and do something about it. Mishloach manos – sending gifts of food to others. Intended to ensure everyone has a Purim seudah, these gifts increase friendship because “someone else cared enough to think about me.” Seudas Purim – often shared with friends and family, these meals engender a unity amongst people. Even the machtzis hashekel, the customary donation of half-dollar coins to tzedaka, reminds us that we need oth-

ers to complete us. All these ideas teach us that the way to be immortal is to make a difference in the lives of other people. Be relevant to them, and make an impact on their lives. Esther cared enough about us to share her message of hope, and when we care about others we give them reason to remember us fondly as well, and therein lies the secret of Jewish immortality. Our souls live on forever, connected to HaKadosh Baruch Hu. But at a certain point, our lives cease to earn us dividends, and we stop being productive. We remain living off the principal of our deeds but not gaining more. When one leaves behind children who follow Torah and mitzvos, those children send “packages,” a sort of spiritual mishloach manos to their parents, but the wise person doesn’t rely on that alone. The one who truly wants to live forever, to constantly have new merits accruing to his account as a sort of Heavenly pension, will do his or her

best to have a positive impact on the lives of others. Then, through them and their children, he will continue to amass Torah and mitzvos. That’s what Esther did, and we can follow her lead. By making the effort to care about others, to feel and alleviate their pain, to inspire and help them, we will have something to smile about for all eternity, and we won’t even have to say, “Cheese!” Jonathan Gewirtz is a prolific inspirational 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 or sponsor the Migdal Ohr, his weekly PDF Dvar Torah in English, e-mail info@ JewishSpeechWriter.com and put Subscribe or Sponsor in the subject. © 2014 by Jonathan Gewirtz. All rights reserved.

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ave you ever noticed how people run to have their picture taken by a newspaper reporter or to be on TV even if nobody will know who they are? So often we see a reporter doing a story or a Jumbotron camera at a sporting event and people in the background are waving to the people they know somewhere far away, mouthing, “Hi Mom!” and just trying to get in the picture. Jewish newspapers that have pages for photos from simchas have people fighting to get their pics in the paper. I was in a music video for a Jewish singer’s song and in one scene a fellow in the office walked by just in time to be seen as the camera moved down the hallway. It gave him such pleasure that he would be in it. But why? I think I can explain in one word: immortality. We know we’re on this earth for a limited time, and we want to find a way to remain alive and rele-

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The Week Gov. Christie Rocked by Rockaway Turnpike-Gate Rockaway Turnpike-Gate is swirling after the roadway, which is the main artery into the Five Towns, was closed for a “congestion study” last week.

The media quickly learned that the culprit was—of course—Governor Chris Christie, whose SUV was seen bouncing down the open lane, towards the Five Towns. But the Christie administration is defending the shut-down, claiming that it was for the purpose of a “congestion study.” The study was done to see how different types of food congest the arteries. Gov. Christie not only ordered the study, but he was also the only active participant in the study, furthering his image as a “hands-on” governor. The Christie administration decided to do the study in the Five Towns because Mr. Christie has a particularly delightful experience when he visited various Five Towns restaurants last year as part of his Hurricane Sandy solidarity mission.

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Regarding the study, Mr. Christie explained, “What we did was, I ate stuffed derma at Traditions, a Cedarhurst sub at C&Gs, and a shwarma from Hapina. Then I considered how congested I felt.” Mr. Christie was glad to report that he felt great and that there was no congestion. Christie has since fired the staff member who arranged the trip... because she somehow left Upper Crust off the itinerary. Mr. Christie said in a press conference that the mid-level aide “let me down.” One quick-thinking reporter asked Mr. Christie why he needed to shut down Rockaway Turnpike for the study.

Mr. Christie replied, “I’m not a bully, but, uh, um I was hungry.” Well, Mr. Christie certainly is a “hands-on” governor...hands on food.

In News De Blasio to Annex Five Towns

After New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s initial plan to fund his campaign promise of Universal Pre-K for all failed, he came up with a new, bold, and, of course, “progressive” plan: to annex the Five Towns to New York City. “The one- percenters in the Five Towns should share in the burden,” de Blasio said. He pointed out that Five Towners get the perks of being near New York City (i.e. pothole-infested highways and massive jets flying overhead into Kennedy Airport) so they should share in the burden as well. The mayor held his press conference at the intersection of Central and Cedarhurst Avenues. There was a planned rally in support of his plan, with hundreds

of Occupy Wall Streeters present, but de Blasio came six and a half hours late to the event and by that time they all already left for dinner…at local garbage cans. De Blasio was overheard on a hot mic saying that if the Five Towns were annexed to New York City, then he will have even more streets to zip around on, blowing stop signs and speeding. “I look forward to taking on those lights on Rockaway Turnpike,” he whispered to an aide. “I will blow through those things like bubble gum.” Five Towners are opposed to the plan and say that this is similar to what Putin did in Ukraine. “The only difference,” said one resident, “is that Putin at least makes believe he is pro-Democracy, but de Blasio is a proud Communist.” I am not sure who smells worse: the Russian soldiers who invaded Ukraine or the Occupy Wall Streeters who invaded the Five Towns.

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Mothers Against Thursday Night Chulent are stepping up their battle against the gluttonous phenomenon of Five Towns teenagers and grown adults trolling Cedarhurst and Woodmere restaurants for chulent on Thursday nights. The organization’s spokeswoman, Ms. Kiddy Neybean, declared at a recent rally, “We will not rest until our children eat kale instead of kishka, chard instead of chulent, and fluted pumpkins instead of fried chickens!” One protester at a recent rally, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, described the havoc that chulent has wreaked upon her marriage. “My husband comes home smelling like oil extracted from fried chicken, he has heartburn and causes a ruckus as stumbles for water to irrigate his sodium-induced parched mouth throughout the night. On Friday night he is slumped in his chair and only awakes when one of the kids jump on his gut, at which point his head flies up like he’s on a pogo stick.” Dr. Barry Lee, who was hired by the organization, explained that chulent-induced comas—which are usually iden-

tifiable by loud snoring and a waking up process which is similar to that of a hippopotamus—are simply harmful... to everyone else in the house. Although not all favor the restrictions sought to be put in place by MATCH, the chulent epidemic is certainly widespread. In fact, it has led to the creation of a new chessed organization called TUMchai Shabbos, which provides heartburn medication to those suffering from the side effects of their Thursday night chulent excursions. MATCH recently scored a big victory when First Lady Michelle Obama— who is an advocate for eating healthy— got involved in this crisis. Ms. Obama announced that the government will start making their own chulent—which will

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The Week Buffett’s Buffet Warren Buffett has finally stepped into the fray in the Five Towns and has opened a pizza shop. America’s number one entrepreneur explained that this bold move was based on a simple calculation that the Five Towns has thousands of Jews and there is a shortage of pizza shops in the neighborhood. The Oracle from Omaha told NBCs “Squawk Box” that based on his calculations, his Motzei Shabbos business alone would make the venture profitable, everything else is gravy...or better yet, extra cheese. “You see, Orthodox Jews are very hungry on Saturday nights,” he said. “Af-

ter all, on Saturday morning they usually only eat kugel, cake, herring and chulent in shul, followed by challah, fish, liver, more kugel, more chulent and more cake at home, followed by their third meal of the day which is usually limited to rolls, egg salad (which is as bad tasting as it sounds), tuna salad and maybe a little more cake. So you could imagine how hungry they are on Saturday nights,” Buffett explained. Ever pragmatic, Buffett intends on distinguishing his pizza joint from the rest of the pack by making it a buffet style “all you can eat.” The only restriction is that Gov. Christie is not allowed in.

In News “The Don” Purchases the Regency In a real estate deal being described as the “deal of the century,” real estate mogul Donald Trump paid an undisclosed sum of money—estimated to be in excess of $100 million—to purchase the Regency on Central Avenue. He promptly renamed the luxury condo facility “The Trump Regency.” Mr. Trump quickly gained an education on the Five Towns when meter

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here is the most exquisite condo facility in the Five Towns,” he declared. When a broker pointed out that he didn’t have anything to do with building the property, he shot back, “You’re fired!” One reporter asked Mr. Trump—who is a staunch critic of the president—how he felt about having the Obama library right next door to his newest acquisition. (See related story.) “It’s wonderful,” he said. “Residents will be able to go right next door and see his fake birth certificate.” Mr. Trump pointed out that, in fact, the Obamas purchased an apartment in his building. “We are a multi-national building…Americans, Kenyans, everybody!” Mr. Trump quipped. Mr. Trump stated that he will be adding one amenity to the already luxurious building: a barber shop, “because everyone wants to have hair like The Donald, everyone!”

Obama Library O B A M A

Learn to keep your hat on throughout a fight! The long search for a site for President Obama’s presidential library is over. The search committee was instructed by the president to find a location that has a high density population of intellectuals; that is close to a major airport; that has an existing state-ofthe-art library that can absorb all of President Obama’s documents and artifacts; and, most importantly, is close to a five star shopping district where Ms. Obama can go shopping. It is for those reasons that the chosen site is Peninsula Library in Lawrence. “We are proud of our decision,” said President Obama. “Peninsula Li-

brary has the perfect climate for our library... although, uh, hopefully they will lower the heat a few notches ... and maybe they can get some AC in the summer too.” The president and Ms. Obama already purchased an apartment in the Regency next door so that they can literally oversee their new library. Ms. Obama was seen shopping around town and Mr. Obama was seen relaxing on his balcony and biking on Central Avenue. On behalf of the Five Towns, to our “dear friends” the Obamas, we welcome you to town.

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Putin-Obama Phone Call

tain an exclusive transcript of that conversation. How did we get the transcript? Very simple—see page 2 to find out who our foreign correspondent is. OBAMA: Hi, President Putin. Let me start by saying, I really hold you in very high regard. In fact, I follow you on

Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Linkdin and Tumblr. PUTIN: Veddy, veddy nice. You see me catch beegest fish in Rassia history? You see me trap beeg Siberian beer with my hands? You see me drive race car 300 kilometers an hour? OBAMA: Yes, you are truly amazing Mr. Putin. PUTIN: Dees is true. So vhy you call me today? OBAMA: Well, you know the Crimea thing. I really just want to talk about that a little. Mr. Putin do you remember when my Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave you a Staples “easy” button on which we printed “reset,” at the beginning off my first term? That was because we wanted to symbolize a new relationship between our countries. PUTIN : You mean zee von which said “Peregruzka” on it? Vich actually means “overloaded” not reset? OBAMA: Well, I guess Ms. Pants Suit forgot to check the Russian dictionary first. But never mind what it said; can you please push it. I have so much going on at home, I can’t deal with a

world crisis now. I have a golf outing tomorrow; I am hosting a jazz concert in the White House tomorrow; I am having some Hollywood actors come over on Thursday. And, on top of that all, March Madness is coming up and I need to work on my brackets. I simply don’t have time for your wars. PUTIN: I vin 12 gold medal in Sochi. How much gold medal you vin? OBAMA: We won 8 gold medals. PUTIN: Really? I didn’t know Kenya do zees vell. OBAMA: Quite humorous, but let’s get back to the point please. PUTIN: Zees is zee point—I vin Sochi; I invade Ukraine. You kill bin Laden; you play golf. Ukraine. OBAMA: So, what’s the long term plan? PUTIN: Four letters: U-S-S-R. OBAMA : “ Back in the USSR....” PUTIN: You sing nice. OBAMA: Well, thank you maybe

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TJH EXCLUSIVE: After Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded the Crimean region of the Ukraine, President Obama and President Putin had an extensive conversation which was described by the White House as “very constructive.” TJH has been able to ob-

we can sing a duet one day—because I am sure you are a great singer. But, we need to figure out this Ukraine thing first. PUTIN: Vant to hear knock, knock joke? OBAMA: Go ahead Mr. Putin. PUTIN: Ukay, knock, knock. OBAMA: Who’s there? PUTIN: Crimea. OBAMA Crimea who?

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When Chinese tycoon Chen Guangbiao’s bids to purchase The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal failed earlier this year, he did not give up. Chen is certainly a colorful character, whose business card went viral due to the multitude of credentials it lists within the two-by-four inch space. “Most Influential Person of China,” “China Moral Leader” and “Most Charismatic Philanthropist of China,” declares his business card. Well, now he will also be the most influential man in the Five Towns, after having purchased TJH for an undisclosed sum. Chen, who earlier this year made headlines for saying to the South China Morning Post that his strongest qualification for owning an American newspaper is that “I am very good at working with Jews,” will now have the opportunity to do just that. He promised that the character of TJH will not change. It will remain an Orthodox Jewish publication focusing on the Five Towns and Queens. He also

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乔利的大选之夜总

利的大选之夜总” 利的大选之夜总”

部设在克利尔沃特海滩爆发出热烈的欢呼声，因为它变

部设在克特佛罗里达州 - 共和党大卫·乔利在坦帕区

佛罗里达州 - 共和党大卫·乔利在坦帕

得清晰，他是胜利

房小区里总统奥巴马的医疗改革得到了

者。在他的胜利演

到了十一月的中期选举中第一次测试

十一月的中期选举中第一次测试进取，

说，乔利

进取，民主党和共和党花了数百万美

民主党和共和党花了数百万美元试镜国

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家战略的其余击败民主党亚历水槽周二

历水槽周二年。

年。

家庭表示感谢。乔利是由

几乎100 ％的计票，快活过的票汇的

持人鲍勃·巴克介绍，通过

46.7 ％的48.5个百分点。自由意志论

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者卢卡斯奥弗比有4.8％。这次选举是

卢卡斯奥弗比有4.8％。这次选举是取

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代42年的共和党众议员CW比尔年轻人

人，谁在癌症日死亡。

，谁在癌症日死亡。

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决斗的消息，为中期选举的启发双方

决斗的消息，为中期选举的启发双方在

节目主持人鲍勃·巴克介绍

在星主张像总统比尔·克林顿和前副总

星主张像总统比尔·克林顿和前副总统

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告，电话和邮件区的影响。超过1100

，电话和邮件区的影响。超过1100万元

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已用于比赛，根据阳光基金会，用于跟

用于跟踪政府信息的非营利性组织。

踪政府信息的非营利性组织。

乔利的大选之夜总部设在克利尔沃特

乔利的大选之夜总部设在克利尔沃特海

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滩爆发出热烈的欢呼声，因为它变得清

是胜利者。在他的胜利演说，乔利

得清晰，他是胜利者。在他的胜利演

晰，他是胜利者。在他的胜利演说，乔

说，乔利同时击中了和解的语气和他

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Forgotten Heroes

Avi Heiligman

The Sochi Games

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Author’s note: Since I don’t want my inbox inundated with emails from the likes of “You didn’t write about Samantha Jane Smith” or “Hey, you supposed wannabe journalist, you think you are so good why you didn’t include anything about the Icelandic bobsled team,” I am writing this disclaimer. I am not including everything that went on at the Olympics this year because you’ll need until Pesach to read it and I’ll need until Chanukah write about it. So we’ll talk about the fun, wild, wacky and anything else that this author deems readable. Oh, and there was no competitor at Sochi named Samantha Jane Smith and Iceland didn’t win a single event in Russia and the bobsled team watched from their couches.

this author’s opinion). Let’s look into the games from mainly an American standpoint and show you the best and worst from the games. Starting from the top— or should I say from the top right—the Opening Ceremonies. In a brilliant display of technology, five giant snowflakes were supposed to morph in the five inter-locking Olympic rings. All went well except for the fact that the top right snowflake didn’t quite do what it was supposed to do. In typical Russian fashion, local TV showed prerecorded footage where the entire formation morphed in-sync. Reports went around that the person responsible for the miscue was found dead in his hotel room but those were put down as rumors. At the closing ceremonies, Russian humor was on display as actors huddled in a tight group then hile much of the United spread out to open up as the Olympic States was digging out storm rings. However, the top right group after snowremained huddled storm, the world’s until the last moattention was on ment poking fun at Sochi this winter the miscue from two where they had a weeks earlier. problem with meltLet the games ing snow. The 2014 get started before Winter Olympics going back to more were held this year “#sochiproblems” in Russia with much as the social media fanfare on the overcalled it. First off $50 billion project. is a question that is While there were so perplexing that many triumphs, unit had to put at the expected heroes and beginning of the zeroes, spills and article. Why would thrills, and a lot of anyone call glidheartbreaks (cue ing an eight pound Shaun White and rock with a handle women’s hockey down a sheet of ice Shaun White, the Flying Tomato, took fans), some stories and having teama tumble and disappointed fans this year may have missed mates use brooms the average fan’s to “guide” it into a attention. There were various events circle a sport? It turns out that most that will make these Olympics the fans don’t see this as a sport so it was most memorable in history (at least in relegated to early morning TV and ap-

parently Americans don’t practice this name I-Pod (I am not going to even try “sport” enough as they wound up dead to spell the name) amazed the crowd last. to take home the gold. The women did Americans were supposed to be top much better. American Kaitlyn Farnotch in speed skating and even had rington won the gold as she edged ToUnder Armour create top-of-the-line rah Bright from Australia, who as per suits. Partnering with defense contrac- my research is not Jewish. tor General Dynamics, the Mach39 The U.S. loved the new events were supposed to give American skat- being featured for the first time at ers a competitive advantage. Instead, the Olympics. They especially liked it became the laughing stock among the slope-style competitions that got other skaters as the top American long enough medals in those events to make tracker couldn’t finish better than sev- up for the ones that did terrible in. We enth. So a week into competition the don’t need a reminder about how bad entire team switched into other suits. the speed skaters did this time around. They still couldn’t win a medal but the Alpine skiing started off for the bellyaching about the Mach 39 contin- Americans almost as badly as speed ued. “It hurt our momentum,” came skating but thanks to sheer blood, guts the cry from U.S. champion Shani and tears, the podium had the red, Davis but no white and blue. one would dare Then Bode Miller, who is blame bad manthe American agement for the leader with six poor training total Olymthey got until one female pic medals, skater had the won bronze at guts to speak an event and out. Finally the broke down in short trackers tears during broke the spell the post-race and won silver interview. Fans Winner Bode Miller crying during an interview made international headlines in a team event blasted interbut the damage viewer Chriswas done. The Dutch swept the podi- tin Cooper for being tough on him um (won gold, silver and bronze—an especially when she brought up that amazing feat) three times and amazed Bode’s brother had just passed away. the world with their skills. Talking about interesting athletes: The snow on the mountains was two of the most colorful people in soft making it really tough for skiers the world were Olympic competitors. and snowboarders to perform on such Mexico’s only entrant at the games a high level. Several times during the was skier Hubertus Von Hohenlohe. Games, the athlete who managed to He is an alpine skier, photographer, stay on his her feet won the race or businessman, pop singer, speaker of competition. A snowboarder fell on the five languages and comes from royal slope-style event and cracked the back German lineage. His father is a prince of her helmet. It was a testament to the and his mother is a princess. He was equipment and her training as she was born in Mexico City where his parents able to get up and cross the finish lines ran a Volkswagen factory. At age 55, to applause from the crowd. this jack of all trades was the oldest Shaun White, oh how you amazed athlete at the Sochi games and was us in the past two Olympics in snow- competing in his sixth Olympics—a boarding halfpipe just to come tum- career that started way back in 1984. bling down so hard hurt to all fans With nicknames such as Andy Hiwatching. The Flying Tomato, as he malaya and Royal Disaster he didn’t was previously nicknamed, finished beat expectations and win a medal but fourth and off the podium, and a guy he did dazzle with his Mariachi-style

and large smile she finished dead last but was upbeat about her performance and has a good chance of making the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Now to the bobsledders. Amazing performance from the inspirational Steve Holcomb to get two bronze medals, one in the two-man event and the other in the four-man pushing a

the gold medal match against Canada. announcer’s clothes, the five IsraeUp 2-0 with four minutes to go they li athletes, India’s Olympic commitlost in overtime. At the medal ceremo- tee being reinstated in middle of the ny several players were games, and many of the seen teary-eyed making breakout athletes at the some reporters say that games. We can’t forwasn’t called for but get ice dancers Charlie again fans had the last White and Meryl Davis word and social media winning the gold for vindicated the crying America—the first for players. the red, white and blue Back to the Sochi in the event. When Bob problems. Many of the Costas needed time to venues to house the rest his weary and ingames, athletes, famifected eyes he bid adieu lies and fans were hastto a long streak as anily built and many felt chor of the NBC Olymthat Russian hospitality pic crew for a few days. wasn’t what they were We are going to bid used to feeling back at adieu as well as we are Breaking down the walls home. Yellow tap wagoing to need a two and to a locked bathroom ter with the sign that half year hiatus before said don’t drink because of health is- the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. sues made its way to Twitter before the gaffe at the Opening Ceremonies. Then there were pictures of workers painting brown grass green and snow- Avi Heiligman is a weekly contributor to boarders using their boards to break The Jewish Home. He welcomes your comout of locked bathrooms. ments and suggestions.for future columns Oh man, the memories that came and can be reached at aviheiligman@ from Sochi and we haven’t even gmail.com. talked about the Sochi Bear (he was the mascot), Johnny Weir’s weird

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sled down an icy track. Then there was the Jamaican team—who had an awesome song to go with their run—that finished dead last but won the hearts of many fans (and had female athletes lining up for dates). I should have gotten a medal because it felt like I was bobsled driving down the Belt Parkway at times this winter. While there was a major disagreement in women’s figure skating (there usually is), the American athletes weren’t part of it. Gracie Gold failed to become the first person named Gold to win the gold and Russia’s hero (well, actually she wasn’t considered the country’s top skater before the games which adds to the argument) took it instead. This was a shame because Korea’s Yuna Kim had a fantastic program and almost everybody watching was sure she would win. Not in the judges’ eyes and so we have our obligatory controversy in figure skating. Finally, we come to hockey and of course the Canadians celebrate again. After losing the semifinal game, the American men just flopped during the bronze medal game falling 5-0. According to one player, they just didn’t show up. However, nothing compares to the American woman in

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Rabbi's Musings [& Amusings] Rabbi Dani Staum

The Chizuk Found in Long Speeches

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o you know what our problem is? We talk too much! We do too much yakking and gossiping and not enough listening. This leads to a pervasive feeling that we hear too many lectures and speeches. Rabbi Leibel Reznick, a beloved rebbe from my days in Yeshiva Shaarei Torah, conveyed all his lessons in a unique and witty manner. He began one particular address to the yeshiva’s student-body by stressing that it was important for each student to recite a brief Torah thought to his family at his Shabbos table each week. In his words, “A yeshiva student arrives home for Shabbos after a week in yeshiva and his parents ask him what he learned that week. The invariable response is ‘nothing.’ He comes home in ninth grade, tenth grade, eleventh grade, and twelfth grade and the response never changes. ‘What did you learn?’ ‘Nothing.’ It costs a lot of money for a parent to send their child to yeshiva to learn ‘nothing.’ (At that point Rabbi Reznick turned to the Rosh Yeshiva and asked him how much tuition cost in the yeshiva.) So therefore you have to say over a short Torah thought at the Shabbos table so your parents don’t feel like they are wasting their money completely. It can’t be too short because then you sound ignorant. But it shouldn’t be too long either because then it becomes a speech, and nobody likes speeches. I’m only giving a speech now because the yeshiva hired me to do so.” The gemara (Shabbos 152a) says that Rabbi Yehuda bar Ilai was the “lead speaker at every occasion.” My rebbi, Rabbi Chaim Schabes shlita, once told me that there is an old humorous explanation as to why it was specifically Rabbi Yehuda bar Ilai who was granted the distinction of being the lead speaker. In the haggadah shel Pesach, after we recite the ten plagues, we state that Rabbi Yehuda (bar Ilai) devised an acronym for the plagues – D’tzach Adash B’achav. When the people saw that Rabbi Yehuda was an “abbreviator” they decided that he should be the lead speaker. I recently heard another similar thought: If G-d wanted to destroy the resolve and moral of Egypt during the Ten Plagues, why wasn’t “speeches” one of the plagues? After all, there’s nothing like a long boring monotonous speech to wear down the resistance of even the fiercest despot.

The answer is that our Sages relate that we had to have been redeemed when we did, for if we had lingered in Egypt for even one more moment we would have sunk into the abyss of the fiftieth level of impurity, from which there could be no return. If one of the plagues would have been a long-winded speech, there is always the danger that the speaker would have spoken beyond the allotted time of the plague and the redemption would have been delayed, causing an irrevocable catastrophe! At one of the Sheva Berachos meals after our wedding, a family friend noted that Sheva Berachos speeches are an encouragement and chizuk to the eventuality of Moshiach’s arrival. He explained that very often a speaker will drone on and on, causing people to think that he will never finish. But at some point, he eventually does conclude his speech, and dessert is served. That helps strengthen our belief that even though at times we feel like the long-winded exile will never end, eventually Moshiach will indeed arrive. The holiday of Purim itself does not leave much time for speeches and lectures. The fleeting day contains so many mitzvos that must be performed, so much love and friendship to exude, and so many smiles to share that there is hardly any time for speeches. Perhaps that too is part of the reason why the day is so joyous. But lest we celebrate too much, the holiday of Pesach is right around the corner, and if you’re not ready to listen to lectures about how to proceed, well then you’re going to feel like you never left Egypt. But, hey, look at the bright side, if the speaker goes overtime, it’ll be a chizuk that we too will one day be redeemed. Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW, is the Rabbi of Kehillat New Hempstead, and Guidance Counselor/Rebbe at Yeshiva Bais Hachinuch & Ashar in Monsey, NY. He is the author of Stam Torah and can be reached at stamtorah@gmail.com. His website is www.stamtorah.info.

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Masks:

Baila Rosenbaum

Do They Conceal or Do They Reveal?

“A mask tells us more than a face.” – Oscar Wilde

n Purim, we hide behind our masks. Some take on the role of the laughing clown, others don a more sinister façade. Indeed, the Purim story is a story of masks—those in the tale were not what they originally seemed. Haman, the second to the king, was exposed as the master of deceit. Mordechai, who wore sackcloth and ashes, ended up as royalty. And Esther, who initially was just a loner without a nation to her new husband, was revealed to be from royal lineage from a majestic nation.

THE ROLE OF MASKS

Historically, masks have played an important role in many cultures of the world. Societies have created death masks and Venetian masks. Masks were used for healing purposes by the North American Iroquois tribes and in the Himalayas; masks were believed to act as mediators of supernatural forces. We are all familiar with the overlapping images of Comedy and Tragedy masks used to represent the performing arts, and you might not know it, but the ‘Masked Intruder’ is a popular punk rock band. A mask is defined as “an object normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance or entertainment.” Masks have been used since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical purposes. In many cultures masks were associated with the world of the dead. Sculpted masks were made of a person’s face after death. These death masks would be kept as mementos of the dead or were used to create portraits. Masks of deceased persons are part of traditions in many countries. The most famous of these are the masks used by ancient Egyptians as part of the mummification process, such as Tutankhamun’s mask. In the

tenth century in some European countries, it was common for death masks to be used as part of the effigy of the deceased and they were displayed at state funerals. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries they were also used to permanently record the features of unknown corpses so that they could eventually be identified.

MASKS OF DEATH

In the late Middle Ages, death masks were made of wax or plaster.

These masks were used in funeral ceremonies and were later kept in libraries, museums and universities. Death masks were taken of deceased royalty and nobility and eminent persons—poets, philosophers, and composers. Keats, Chopin, Beethoven, Dante, and Voltaire were some of the notables whose faces were saved for posterity by a death mask. In ancient Rome, death masks were often used as an outline with which they made marble sculpture portraits, busts or engravings of the

deceased. Another notable death mask is that of Napoleon Bonaparte, taken on the island of Saint Helena and displayed at London‘s British Museum. In early spring of 1860 and shortly before his death in April 1865, two life masks were created of President Abraham Lincoln. Before photography came of age, death masks were used as a tool of forensic science. The facial features of unidentified bodies were sometimes preserved by creating death masks so

that relatives of the deceased could recognize them if they were searching for a missing person. One famous mask, known as L’Inconnue de la Seine, recorded the face of an unidentified young woman who had been found drowned in the Seine River at Paris, France, around the late 1880s. A morgue worker made a cast of her face, saying, “Her beauty was breathtaking, and showed few signs of distress at the time of passing. So bewitching that I knew beauty as such must be preserved.” The cast was compared to the Mona Lisa and in the following years, copies of the mask became a fashionable feature in Parisian Bohemian society. Interestingly, the face of the world’s first CPR training mannequin, dubbed “Resusci Anne“ introduced in 1960, was modeled after L’Inconnue de la Seine.

VENETIAN MASKS

Less realistic and far less macabre are the famed Venetian masks. Intricate and ornamental, the use of these masks are first documented in Venice as far back as the 13th century. Masks were a main feature of the Venetian carnival. So vital were masks in Venetian society that mask makers enjoyed a special position in society, with their own laws and their own guild. Venetian masks were made of leather, porcelain or with the original glass technique. The original masks were rather simple in design and decoration, and often had a symbolic and practical function. Nowadays, most of them are made with the application of gold leaf and are all handpainted using natural feathers and gems as decoration. Several distinct styles of mask are worn

ESTHER, THE NISTAR

The Jewish nation has no history of using masks for religious uses. However, the custom of dressing up on Purim is very old, dating back to the 13th

century, and was practiced by all of Esther dressed back in the days of the the Jewish communities. The custom Persian Empire but we know that she of masquerading in costume and the successfully masked her Jewish idenwearing of masks probably originated tity until the pivotal moment when among the Italian Jews at the end of she revealed Haman’s intentions and the 15th-century. It’s possible that the rescued the Jewish people. Today, we idea was inspired by the Roman carnival and that soon spread across Europe. The practice of dressing up was only introduced into Middle Eastern countries much later, during the 19th-century. The story of Purim was The Medico della peste was originally worn by doctors a hidden miracle, with all the drama happening behind the scenes, celebrate with wine – which unmasks masking the hand of Hashem and dis- a person’s true self. We give charity guising his role to seem like natural anonymously; masking our good inevents. Other cultures use masks for tentions with modesty and preserving anonymity, war or for ornamentation. the dignity of the receiver. Most imporBut as Purim proves, the Jewish nation tantly we join with family and friends employs masks that reveal rather than revealing the joy, pleasure and pride of conceal. We can’t know how Queen belonging to the Jewish nation.

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in the Venice Carnival, some with identifying names. The bauta is a mask which is designed to comfortably cover the entire face; this traditional, grotesque piece of art was characterized by a prominent nose, a thick ridge over the eyes, a sharp extended chin and no mouth. The mask’s beak-like chin was designed to enable the wearer to talk, eat, and drink without having to remove it, maintaining the wearer’s anonymity throughout the day. In the 18th century, together with a black cape called a “tabarro,” the bauta had become the standard society mask and disguise. It was actually regulated by the Venetian government and it was mandatory to wear at certain political decision-making events when all citizens were required to act anonymously as peers. Another widely-known mask, the Medico della peste, with its long beak, is one of the most bizarre and recognizable of the Venetian masks, though it did not start out as a carnival mask but as a method of preventing the spread of disease. The striking design originates from 17th-century French physician Charles de Lorme who adopted the mask together with other sanitary precautions while treating plague victims. Presumably, the long snout of the mask kept the doctor at a safe distance from his patients and their accompanying diseases.

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Setting Your Seudah with the Purim Spirit Everyone is always looking for cute yet simple and inexpensive ideas to enhance their table at special occasions. Here are

THE LAND OF LOLLIPOPS Directions For the napkins: Starting at one corner of the napkin, roll it up. Fold the napkin in half. Tie a ribbon around the napkin and then place a lollipop in the napkin. For the centerpiece: Place large lollipops into flower arrangements.

some attractive ideas for you to create that festive look this Purim. Whether you use china or plastic, your guests will surely be delighted with your charming setup.

WE WEAR THE MASK Directions Wrap an inexpensive mask around a folded napkin and then put in silverware. Amazing Savings has cheap, beautiful masks you can use for this purpose.

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Supplies Small brown paper bags (I used the 1 lb. sacks available at craft stores and cut off 2â&#x20AC;? from the top of the bag) Dinner napkin (folded in half) Paper straw Cutlery Twine Directions Place the napkin, cutlery, and straw in the bag. Tie a piece of twine around the bag. This is so simple and easy to do; your kids will love to be involved in setting the Purim table!

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War or Peace immediate, unchecked thought, “He ignored it.” We don’t know that and neither does she. Now, let’s assume for a moment that Richard tries to explain to her why he did not follow up with the refrigerator. Suppose his reason is, “I was busy with my work.” We know, don’t we, that this will not suit Catherine. The Catherines

l’kaf zchus, with its certainty of being meritorious, is even more powerful. Now you’re wondering what we have accomplished. We still don’t know how to get from Richard not calling about the refrigerator because work was “more important” to believing that his reason was meritorious from the get-go. Maybe the answer lies in under-

SHE IS IMMEDIATELY ANGRY. ZERO TO SIXTY IN TWO SECONDS OR LESS. WHY? of this world believe that what bothers them is more important than what bothers their spouse. The two of them can have a silly conversation that goes like this: Catherine: All that matters to you is work! Richard: It’s what pays the bills and puts food on the table! Catherine: And making work come first will cause that very same food to spoil because the refrigerator is broken! You see what I mean. She will not be satisfied with his answer, nor he with her position. How do we break the deadlock? The English term “giving the benefit of the doubt” doesn’t really convey the concept of dan l’kaf zchus. The Hebrew talks about making judgments. That’s serious stuff. That’s what G-d does on Yom Kippur (and every day). The precise translation of this term is: “Judge [with] the scale of merit.” Where is there a doubt, here? There isn’t. We’re not supposed to harbor a doubt in our minds for which to give a benefit. Rather, we’re supposed to believe that this other person – the person we love[d] and chose, a person created in the image of G-d – is meritorious. That is the immutable basis for judgment. Therefore, rather than begin with a doubt and try to find a benefit, we begin with the certainty of a meritorious person and then fit the new information into that container. Can you see how this is the opposite of “benefit of the doubt”? I am not saying that the idea to give the benefit of the doubt is bad; I use it constantly in my work with people who wouldn’t be familiar with Pirkei Avos and Gemara. It still is potent. But dan

standing what this judging process really is. A long time ago, I listened to a wonderful pre-Yom Kippur shiur. The rabbi was saying that when Hashem goes to judge us on Yom Kippur, He gets real close so He can scrutinize us very carefully. But an amazing thing happens right at that point. The closer HaKodosh Baruch Hu gets, the more he sees what is good in us. The more He comes up close to see our goodness, the more He remembers His love for us. So the process of judging kind of “turns on” the rachamim spigot. But that can only happen when you have predetermined that you are operating based on a scale of merit. In other words, G-d has already chosen us – just as we already chose our spouses. He has already said many times that He loves us. He is aware of our sins and in spite of them, He still loves us and wants us close to Him. That, I believe, is the “scale of merit” that underlies this judgment process. We are basically good – even if we sin. 

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So what does that mean for Catherine? Instead of being hurt or angry that he put his work first when there is a fridge full of food that can spoil, her thinking should be like this: “Richard tried to make the right decision in a tough case. He couldn’t decide if losing all the food was the worse fate or losing a possible client at his work was even worse. He wanted the best for the family: that is the given, here, the l’kaf zchus. We know that. And I have to appreciate that he meant well; he meant to do the best for all of us, even if, in my opinion, he made the wrong choice.” So what should Catherine do now? She has to meditate on this daily. She needs to take an extra minute when she wakes up in the morning and thanks G-d for a new day, to say to herself: “I have a good husband who cares about me, cares about the family. He means well.” Then she has to take another few moments to let the pleasure of her good fortune in having this good husband sink in. We are not perfect here. That, too, is a given. The real question is: Can we appreciate the whole package on a “scale of merit”? That is, can we do that instead of scrutinizing the mistakes? Dr. Deb Hirschhorn, a Marriage & Family Therapist and best-selling author of The Healing Is Mutual--Marriage Empowerment Tools to Rebuild Trust and Respect--Together, is proud to announce that readers of The Jewish Home will receive a $50 discount on every visit to her Woodmere office. For more information, call 646-54-DRDEB or check out her website at drdeb.com.

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he email was aggressive: “I think you should have …” it began. “Here we go again,” Richard thought. “All the ‘shoulds.’ Why is Catherine so combative? Can’t she realize that sometimes people don’t do things the way she would prefer?” There were more and more complaints in the email and Richard read it with that old, familiar feeling of anxiety curdling up inside of him. When people like Richard and Catherine come into my office (they are a fictional couple), it could take some effort for Catherine to start to get the idea that – as my grandmother would say – you get more bees with honey than vinegar. For people whose natural reaction to setbacks is to get angry or look for someone to blame, it becomes awfully difficult to take a deep breath and let it go. Yet, paradoxically, that may be the only way they will end up getting what they want. Richard and Catherine have had a long-term “conflictual” relationship. Let’s take a peek inside Catherine’s head and maybe we can understand where that comes from – and how to help her stop it. Catherine works hard. She is tired. Now, she gets a call from their 15-yearold son that their refrigerator has broken down. She is immediately angry. Zero to sixty in two seconds or less. Why? She is angry at Richard because she warned him a week ago that the fridge was making funny noises and in fact, the noises had stopped – something that concerned her even more. And what did Richard do about it? Nothing. “He ignored it!” were the words that shot through Catherine’s mind. Here’s what Catherine did not do: 1. She did not say to herself, “I wonder why he didn’t follow up. I will find out.” 2. She did not give her husband the benefit of the doubt, otherwise known as dan l’kaf zchus. 3. She did not tell herself that anger is beneath her dignity and even if her husband deserved it, she would lower herself if she let loose on him. 4. She did not do some deep breathing or mindfulness meditation to calm down. Instead, she inflamed herself. That’s right. She made herself angry with the

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Notable

Quotes

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“Say What?” When Aretha first told us what “R.S.P.E.C.T.” meant to her she had no idea it would become a rallying cry for African-Americans and women. – President Obama, having a Dan Quale moment while introducing soul legend Aretha Franklin at a White House performance last Thursday night When Aretha first told us what “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” meant to her, she had no idea it would become a rallying cry for African-Americans and women. – From the official White House transcript of the event Researchers in Hawaii recently put webcams on the fins of sharks so they could get a firsthand view of what the sharks see. The first thing they saw: a shark eating the guy who strapped a webcam on its fin. – Jimmy Fallon

Mr. Putin, tear down this wall – the wall of intimidation, the wall of military aggression. - Ukraine’s new prime minister, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, at a press conference

RadioShack has announced plans to close 1,000 stores throughout the U.S. RadioShack customers were very upset when they got the news on their pagers. - Conan O’Brien

A 10-year-old in Ohio has been suspended after pretending his finger was a gun and aiming it at another student. Just wait until school officials find out he was in possession of nine other guns. - Seth Myers I asked a Republican friend why his party remains so opposed to extending the vital lifelines for struggling families and really hungry children. This colleague response was telling in its blunt nature and it’s stunning in its honestly. What he said was to the Republican caucus, these people you are talking about, are invisible, and the Republican caucus is indifferent to them. - House Minority Nancy Pelosi last week (Last month, she said people are “invisible” to Republicans. She quipped that she got the idea from a song)

If Cheney’s wearin’ it, it’s prob’ly a little too conservative. - Former Vice President Dick Cheney when a reporter in the street stopped him and asked why he thinks rappers don’t wear cowboy hats, as he was wearing at the time

Russia is threatening to invade Ukraine, and the U.S. is stepping in. In fact, just yesterday the U.S. gave a billion dollars to Ukraine to help stabilize the region. Then Detroit said, “Hey, can WE go to war with Russia?” - Jimmy Fallon Because of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, President Obama is threatening them with economic sanctions. Obama said if Russia doesn’t pull out of Kiev we’re not going to let them borrow any of the money that we borrowed from China. - Conan O’Brien What has been shocking has been seeing and observing Jewish organizations who, it appears, have made it their priority to support the political priority and the political ambitions of the president over the best interests of Israel. They sold out Israel. - Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann (R-Minn.) in a Christian radio interview, discussing the fact that Jewish organizations aren’t pushing for stronger sanctions against Iran because President Obama asked them not to

I’m the Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney Pittsburgh criminals hire when they commit crimes. I may have a law degree, but I think like a criminal. I pick up the phone, I answer calls, I return letters, and I make jail visits. Because I’ll probably be there, visiting my friends anyway. I want Pittsburgh to know that I love my job, and that just because I have fun with it doesn’t mean I don’t take it deadly serious. - From a commercial by Pittsburgh criminal attorney Daniel Muessig

President Obama has unveiled his budget for 2015. He’s referring to it as a road map for creating jobs. And young people said, “A what for creating what? Road map? Job? I’ve never had either of those things.” -Jimmy Fallon Over the weekend, North Korea held elections. Kim Jong Un was re-elected with 100% of the vote. Kim Jong Un credits his win to the slogan: Vote for me or you will be murdered. - Conan O’Brien

We were almost obliterated by a giant asteroid today. According to NASA, a 100-foot-wide asteroid came within 216,000 miles of Earth…Whenever an asteroid passes by Earth, I like to curl my body up in a funny pose for archaeologists to dig up 10,000 years from now. – Jimmy Kimmel

Staples is closing more than 200 stores as part of a plan to save $500 million. Staples says the closings are due to low sales, cutbacks, and the fact they’re selling things people just steal from their office anyway. – Jimmy Fallon I have been stunned by the financial greed of modern parents who are more concerned with retiring into some fantasy world rather than provide for their children’s college and young adult years. - Facebook post by Rachel Canning, an 18-year-old New Jersey girl who left home because she doesn’t want to comply with the house rules and is suing her parents to pay for her college tuition

There’s a new app that will help you find the nearest bathroom. It’s called the Starbucks app. – Conan O’Brien Dear New Jersey, When people call you ‘The Armpit of America,’ take it as a compliment. Sincerely, Dove - A Dove deodorant billboard in New Jersey that is drawing harsh criticism from insulted New Jersey residents

Meteorologists say 90 percent of the Great Lakes are frozen over. People from Chicago are being urged to stay off the frozen lakes, but if you want to see someone from Chicago on thin ice, just go to the White House. – Craig Ferguson

Osama bin Laden’s son-inlaw is on trial right now. He produced all of al Qaeda’s videos. Not only is he on trial but he would like to let you know that the first season is available on Netflix. – David Letterman A new study reveals that parents who spend more time on their smartphones have more negative interactions with their children. While parents who spend less time on their smartphones are really mad that they forgot their charger. - Seth Myers Daylight Savings Time begins this evening; turn your clocks back and change batteries in smoke alarms. - Tweet by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford (which may have had his constituents waking up two hours late the next morning)

This is an expression of all the service personnel and people’s absolute support and profound trust in supreme leader Kim Jong Un as they single-mindedly remain loyal to him. - The state-run North Korean Central News Agency, after Kim Jong Un “won elections” with 100% of the vote and 100% of the population voting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un won re-election with 100% of the vote. They say that when the absentee ballots are counted the percentage could go even higher. – David Letterman Kim Jong Un was re-elected today in North Korea. He got 100% of the vote. His slogan was, “Vote for me or you’ll be eaten by rabid dogs.” It’s awkward because that was going to be Hillary’s slogan. - Craig Ferguson

We’re getting into Jimmy Carter territory. And I never thought I’d see anything like that again. I lived through that time and it was not a good time and we’re pretty close. I think maybe by next month we’ll have surpassed the late, great Jimmy Carter. - Donald Trump at the CPAC conference

Obama’s approval rating is at an alltime low. He has a plan to make him look better. It is called letting Joe Biden make a speech. - Craig Ferguson I hope they go 0-162. I got friends, and I love my friends, but I hope they lose [bad]. - Second baseman Ian Kinsler in an interview with ESPN talking about the Texas Rangers after they traded him to Detroit

A new survey found that the average American child watches 24 hours of TV every week. In fact, experts say it’s important for parents to lay down the law and tell their kids to get outside and look at their phones. – Jimmy Fallon

The College Board says it’s revamping the SAT to focus more on what students will need in college. In fact, the SAT is now just one question: “How much money do your parents have?” – Jimmy Fallon

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that Russia did not invade the Crimean Peninsula. Then what are those tanks — part of a traffic study? – David Letterman They came from all over the country to Washington, D.C., today for the start of the Conservative Political Action Conference, otherwise known as “Khakipalooza.” - Jimmy Fallon, referencing the stereotype that young conservatives often wear khakis

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft passed by Saturn’s largest moon for the 100th time last week. Said Mrs. Cassini, “Can we please just stop and ask for directions?” - Seth Myers

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The GOP is releasing short documentaries about Senate candidates to give the public a look at their personal lives. So if you’re the kind of person who is excited to see documentaries about Senate candidates, ask your doctor about Zoloft. – Jimmy Fallon

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In the Kitchen Naomi Nachman

his week, with Purim coming up, I wanted create a fabulous appetizer for my seuda. I thought about the banquet that Achashverosh had and the spices that were used in the Persian region (Middle East). The recipe below features cumin, curry, cilantro, chickpeas and garlic. I came up with this delicious fish dish which I now call “Shushan White Fish” in honor of the city in which the Purim story took place. This recipe is great because it doubles easily and can also be frozen.

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 6 cubes from Sabra frozen package 1 plum tomato, diced 1 cup tomato sauce Kosher salt to taste Water

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Preparation Heat large sauté pan for a minute and then add oil. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add in the chickpeas and stir for a minute. Add curry powder and cumin and cook for another minute while stirring. Place fish fillets skin side up on top of mixture. Cook for a few minutes and turn to coat other side and cook for another 3 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cayenne pepper, garlic, cilantro, tomato, tomato sauce, garlic and salt. Pour over fish in sauté pan. Add enough water to cover fish. Bring to boil, then lower to simmer for another 20 on low minutes until fish is cooked through.

You can also use: sole, flounder, tilapia or salmon Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 tablespoon curry powder ½ teaspoon of cumin 1 can chickpeas 8 portions fish (about 2 sides), filleted ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 gloves garlic, minced or 4 cubes from Gefen frozen package

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A Meal Fit for a King Sweet and Tangy Purple Cabbage Salad

Fried Wontons

Ingredients 1 pound ground meat 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 stalk scallion, chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups finely chopped kale (leaf only) or vegetables of your choice ½ cup water 1 egg 50 wonton wrappers, defrosted Preparation In a large bowl, add the meat, ginger, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, curry powder and kale and mix well to combine. To make the egg wash, in a small bowl, add the water and egg and whisk with a fork. To assemble the wontons, place a wonton wrapper flat in the palm of your hand. Add 1 teaspoon of mixture to the center of the wrapper. Dip a finger in the egg wash, and paint all 4 edges with the wash. Fold the wonton in half, corner to opposite corner to make a triangle. Seal tightly all around. Make sure there are no air pockets or holes in the wonton. Fold the longer two triangle points together and seal to make the wonton shape. Place folded wonton on a clean, dry plate or baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap to avoid drying out. When wontons are all folded, you can store or freeze. To fry wontons, add 1 to 1-1/2 inches of cooking oil to a wok or pot. Heat the oil until it reaches 375°F. Add a few wontons to the oil to fry, turning occasionally until they are golden brown. Remove them to a draining rack placed over a baking sheet so they can drain excess oil. Serve with soy sauce or mustard sauce.

Ingredients 2 ½ cups purple cabbage, shredded 1 cup shredded carrots 1 can (10 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained 1 scallion, chopped ¼ cup Craisins ¼ cup pine nuts 1/3 cup oil ¼ cup vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 pinches salt Dash of pepper Preparation Lightly toss cabbage, mandarin orange segments, scallions, and Craisins together in a salad bowl. Toast pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove immediately to a bowl and let cool. Whisk canola oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Stir toasted pine nuts into salad and pour dressing over the top. Toss again to coat salad with dressing.

Garlicky Green Bean Almondine Ingredients 1 lb. green beans ½ cup slivered almonds 1 clove fresh garlic, minced Black pepper, to taste Preparation Bring a pot of water to boil; season with sea salt. Prepare a bowl of ice water. In a deep 10-inch skillet, spray with cooking spray and then add in almonds over medium flame. Stir until toasted and golden. Remove to a small bowl and set aside. Drop green beans into salted, boiling water for two to three minutes until they turn bright green. Immediately place them in the ice water to stop them from cooking. Add a drop of olive oil into skillet. Cook beans for a few minutes in the skillet to get them hot again. Add in minced garlic. Season with black pepper and then add almonds into skillet. Toss and serve.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 onion, diced 4 cups cubed butternut squash ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add carrot, celery and onion. Cook until vegetables have begun to soften and onion turns translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butternut squash, thyme, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until squash is fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Use an immersion blender to purée soup. Serve with kreplach or homemade croutons.

Mushroom Fried Rice Ingredients 1-½ cups long-grain rice 3 tablespoons cooking oil 1-½ pounds mixed mushrooms, shitake, cremini, button, bella, sliced thin ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 6 scallions including green tops, sliced thin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup soy sauce ½ cup frozen peas 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil Preparation Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the rice and boil until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain the rice and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil over moderately high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining mushrooms and another tablespoon of the cooking oil. Add these mushrooms to the plate. In the same frying pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of cooking oil over moderate heat. Add the red pepper flakes, ginger, and scallions and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Increase the heat to moderately high and add the rice, salt, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes and then add the peas and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until everything’s warm, another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sesame oil.

Beef Wellington Ingredients London broil—2 to 2 ½ pounds Ground black pepper Package of puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon oil 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped ½ cup medium onion, finely chopped Preparation Heat the oven to 425°F. Place the beef into a lightly greased roasting pan. Season with the black pepper, if desired. Roast for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 130°F. Cover the pan and refrigerate for 1 hour. Reheat the oven to 425°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and cook until the mushrooms are tender and all the liquid is evaporated, stirring often. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a rectangle 4 inches longer and 6 inches wider than the beef. Brush the pastry sheet with the egg mixture. Spoon the mushroom mixture onto the pastry sheet to within 1-inch of the edges. Place the beef in the center of the mushroom mixture. Fold the pastry over the beef and press to seal. Place seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Tuck the ends under to seal. Brush the pastry with the egg mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and a meat thermometer reads 140°F. Slice once cool.

Decadent Chocolate Mousse Ingredients 14 oz. can coconut milk, full fat ¼ cup cocoa powder ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Drizzle of agave nectar Cinnamon, chopped nuts, berries for serving Preparation Keep the coconut milk in the fridge. It works best when the coconut milk is cold. Once the coconut milk is cold, carefully open the can. The cream should be on top. Lift it out of the can, leaving the coconut water behind. Cream the coconut cream and the vanilla in a mixer until it increases in volume. Drizzle with just a drop or two of agave nectar and continue to whip. Fold in cocoa with a spatula until well incorporated. Add more agave nectar to taste. If it’s not light and fluffy, continue to whip. Keep in the fridge overnight before serving and garnish with cinnamon, berries, chopped nuts or shaved chocolate before serving.

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hen it comes to the wants vs. needs of a home, the wants are often addressed immediately and the needs are placed on the back burner. When a client runs down their to-do list with me the roof is almost always at the bottom. A measurable difference can be felt with new windows and everyone loves a new kitchen, but the roof just sits there and gives you no direct enjoyment, so why not go with the cheapest contractor? Then one stormy night at 2 am…you know the rest. Roofers come in two forms and I think we have all met both: A) The shingle banger – Ask to see a license, he’ll show you the one from the DMV. Insurance? Sure, life insurance. Bonded? Is that a brand of roofing shingle? These days everyone is a “contractor” regardless of their experience; they wow customers with a great price, throw some new shingles over the old ones, and you have a new roof. Fast forward to the first bad rain storm and you have an indoor swimming pool. Too bad you got the “brake light warranty” – the one that ended as his truck left your house. B) A roofing expert will take the time to perform an inspection and point out areas of concern, and give you an honest opinion of the condition; I frequently tell clients that their roof has some life left, and I contact them again in a year to schedule another no-cost inspection. What makes a great business? Giving the customer exactly the same experience each time; if you order the same dish in a quality restaurant over repeated visits, it will look, taste, and be presented to you the same each time because there is a system that guarantees it. The employees are not left to their own devices, they follow a system. The same can be said for a roof, and that is why we at Major Homes have a very specific protocol that we follow on each and every project, so while every house is different, the end result is the same. The first consideration is the cleanup; huge tarps are draped over the house to protect the structure, shrubbery and neighbor’s property, and magnetic strips are used to collect loose nails. The old shingles are carted away in trucks, not dumpsters (a dumpster on the street is like a sign to your neighbors that reads “clean out your basement, my treat!”).

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Since plywood is the most common “extra” in a roofing project, you can save yourself a lot of headache, money and legal fees if you make sure that the contract has a stipulation for bad or rotten wood. When I began my career many years ago my father advised that each contract should be written as if I am sitting in front of a judge, otherwise I will be. This winter has caused homeowners to become aware of a situation that was largely unknown outside contractor circles: Ice Dams. A heavy snow will turn any gutter into a block of ice and melting snow will drip down to the gutter and freeze (creating a dam); this is a cyclical process that eventually causes water to creep under the shingles and into the house, causing leaks, mold and extensive interior damage. While the easiest way to stop an ice dam is by removing your gutters it is not recommended since the benefits outweigh the detriments. Instead, as per NY State code, we install a tar-like material called ice and water barrier wherever gutters are found. This material comes in a 3-foot roll and is not needed for the entire roof, generally 3-6 feet is adequate. On a warm day, the barrier will soften, the nails will go through it, and then re-harden, thus sealing off the nail holes. If ice damming does allow water penetration under the shingles, this will keep it from entering the home. When it comes to a roof you should not be reactive, that is, don’t wait until the roof starts leaking. Be proactive – if you see signs of aging, it is time for an estimate. And remember – a roofer is like a shidduch: A good recommendation always beats the classifieds. Jason Kersch is one of the owners of Major Homes. He welcomes your comments and questions and can be reached at JKersch@ majorhomes.com or at 718-229-5741.

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Today’s Tech End of Support for Windows XP On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will discontinue its support for the Windows XP platform. For most of us, this may appear to be insignificant as we rarely call Microsoft when issues arise with our computers. If you’ve already made the switch to a higher operating system like Windows Vista, 7, or 8.1 (or an Apple OS), this doesn’t apply to you at all. However the problem with users of this 13-year old popular operating system, Windows XP, may be much larger than they think. There is disagreement amongst techs as to what the “end of support for Windows XP” may mean. Some techs believe it simply means that Microsoft will no longer make support available for users who experience problems with their computer similarly to when support is no longer available for old video games and legacy programs. It means that there is no Microsoft company tech to contact when things go wrong and users are pretty much on their own to make things work or move onto the next version of Windows.

However, there is another school of thought for what the discontinued support may mean. Windows XP is a great operating system. Microsoft released this fantastic product after several weak operating systems that were revolutionary but not strong. Millions of copies were set up and installed all over the world and many people, businesses, even governments still run on this system (XP has 30%+ current market share!). It is a reliable system, and most third party products support their software to work with it. But Windows XP still isn’t perfect. Because of its popularity, many anti-Microsoft and would-be hackers spend their time finding exploits and holes in the software. Exploits come in the form of system hijacks, unauthorized data access, and general instability. This upsets the flow of many businesses, compromises personal productivity, and requires time and effort to call support of a local tech to fix. In most cases, the exploit is fixed via a patch delivered in the form of a system update and at other times it’s

fixed via virus/malware removal software. Since Microsoft’s announcement for discontinued support, there has been a decrease in attacks on Windows XP. Usually these exploits are released immediately upon discovery but it’s possible that these exploits are being withheld until Microsoft discontinues its support. If that is the case, when a person is using his Windows XP computer (with an ‘always-on’ internet connection), there won’t be a solution for him when the PC is compromised – and Microsoft won’t have an update to patch the system! It may be more than one vulnerability that is exposed. If there is a collection of these vulnerabilities that are being saved for a later date, it will result in a heavy attack on Windows XP systems that will make it very difficult, if not impossible, to lock down and protect. As mentioned earlier, it’s possible

that the discontinuation of support may not be as catastrophic as some techs believe. It has been 13 years since Windows XP debuted on the market. Even though the saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” that doesn’t apply to upgrades. It may be time to make the switch to a current operating system just to take advantage of cumulative development as well as protecting oneself from the myriad vulnerabilities of what many consider to be an outdated operating system.

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Emotions or Logic:

Dear Readers, I have recently had a number of conversations with colleagues who also specialize in estate planning and administration as to the motivation for people to do estate planning (or not). Why do some people make their plans early while others wait and either plan at a late age or not at all? We all know no one is immortal and that accidents and diseases occur, throwing off our bestlaid plans. Man plans and G-d laughs. Yet, studies show that 60% of adults do not plan their estates or provide in advance for their care should they become unable to care for themselves. Not planning for the future will not prevent death or illness; sticking your head in the sand will not prevent the inevitable. Even worse, if you are afflicted with a disease at a (relatively) young age, you may be too late to do any planning at that point. Estate planning attorneys generally do estate planning at an early age (and ensure that our family members do as well) because we see what happens to people (young, older, and in between) who wait too long. We act prophylactically by preparing our Advance Directives (health care proxy, power of attorney, and last will and testament) and purchasing insurance (life, disability, and long term care) just in case. I believe I speak for my colleagues as well as myself when I say we gladly pay the insurance premiums in the hope we will never qualify for policy payments. New York State reports that a stay at a Nassau or Suffolk county nursing home today costs $12,112 per month.* This cost is staggering and could easily wipe out a family’s reserves in the event of a disability or long-term illness. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are particularly disabling illnesses as those afflicted often suffer from mental incapacity, but not physical incapacity, and may live 15-20 years or more with this disease. Who will pay for the required 24 hour per day care for these patients? Would you rather give your hard-earned money to the government or a nursing home or to your family? The choice truly is yours.

Having insurance (disability, life, and long-term care) in place is an essential component of estate planning and I am giving you the same advice I give to my clients – do not wait to make the necessary plans. I spoke with Mitchell Barber, a knowledgeable insurance agent specializing in disability insurance, life insurance, and long term care insurance, and this is what Mitch told me about why you need to have these insurances in place – now. Many Americans have Group Long Term Disability coverage through their place of employment. Too often, the employees do not read the policy yet assume that the employer is paternalistically looking out for their best interests. The truth is that group policies many times are inadequate. A simple review can tell you what you have or do not have. The belief that “it is better than nothing” does not serve the employees and may not provide them with the necessary coverage in case of disability. Life insurance is meant to replace the economic value of one’s life and essentially comes in two flavors, term and permanent. Term insurance guarantees a death benefit for a finite term at specified (lower) premium prices. Permanent insurance guarantees a death benefit, as long as the premiums are paid, until the death of the insured. Which is better? Many people buy term insurance because they have been advised that is all they need. They are told that after twenty years their mortgages will be paid off and the children will have moved away from home. However, this is not always the correct answer. Whole Life insurance is the traditional permanent policy and provides several ways to accumulate Cash Value and Death Benefits as well as offering many ways to receive the cash benefits

without dying: Tax-free loan, Annuity, taxable dividends, Long Term Care payments (via rider), etc. Be sure to speak with your trusted insurance advisor about which life insurance is appropriate for you and your family. Long Term Care insurance (LTCi) is a relatively new product to enter the insurance market place. Over the last generation, insurance companies have entered and exited the marketplace. Why the apparent confusion? When Baby Boomers were born, their life expectancy was approximately 70 years. When LTCi was first marketed nearly forty years ago, the insurance companies used the statistical tables of that time. They assumed that people would retire at 65 and die a few years later. It was anticipated that few would live to need Long Term Care or live for many years after qualifying for benefits. Today, if a married couple is healthy at 65 years, both spouses will likely live to 85 and at least one will live into his/ her 90’s. Longevity has increased dramatically over the last generation. So too has the incidence of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Current estimates are that one out of every two people who lives to age 85 will develop cognitive impairment. Since 85-yearolds today are physically healthy, a situation not imagined a generation ago, many octogenarians might live for years requiring Long Term Care. For insurance companies, calculating the Amount at Risk with LTCi products is an evolving science. Many companies have left this marketplace because they were losing money and it is unlikely that more companies will fill the void. Stick with tried and true companies when getting a policy (true of any type of insurance). Long Term Care insurance is meant

to protect one’s assets during a long term care event. These events are generally qualified by needing a caretaker to administer two of the six Activities of Daily Living. The ADLs are the inability to: bathe, continent, dress, eat, transfer and/or toilet. Also, those who are cognitively impaired need constant attention to ensure they do not injure themselves or others. In simplest terms, most people spend a lifetime accruing a nest egg and then, in retirement, they frugally live off the interest and dividends that this nest-egg yields. People become fearful of spending their principal. They fear outliving their money. Unfortunately, when one spouse requires LTC aid, the expenses can eat large pieces of this principal in a short span of time. LTC insurance protects the assets of the surviving spouse. When is the best time to buy insurance? A twenty-five year old earning $50,000 yearly and working until a normal retirement age has no less than $2,000,000 dollars of earning potential. Yet, the 25-year-old will likely insure his/her car and have no thought about buying a life or a disability policy. This is short-term thinking with long-term (negative) consequences. The discussion concerning one’s insurance needs should be part of a financial and legal planning process. One is never too young or too old to broach the subject with a qualified professional. Discussions need not lead to the purchase or sale of a product; rather, they lead to knowledge, which empowers you to make the right decisions for yourself and your family. *Newsday, February 15, 2014, page B3. W. Zehava Schechter, Esq. specializes in real estate law, estate planning and administration, and business law. Her law practice is located on Long Island. Please send your comments to SchechterLaw@gmail.com. No column is a substitute for competent legal advice. Please consult with the attorney of your choice concerning specific legal questions you may have.

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Your Money Allan J. Rolnick, CPA

I’d Like to Thank the Academy

ast Sunday night, millions of movie fans across the globe tuned in as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences presented the 86th Academy Awards. Viewers were amazed that Adruitha Lee and Robin Mathews had spun a $250 budget into a Best Makeup award for Dallas Buyers Club. They thrilled as first-timer Lupitsa Nyong’o won Best Supporting Actress for 12 Years a Slave. But there’s one award we didn’t see — and it’s a key to getting any movie made. We’re talking, of course, about the coveted award for Best Original Tax Planning. When we think of movies, we immediately think of Hollywood. But most movies aren’t actually made in Hollywood, or even California, anymore. 37 states offer special tax incentives to lure film development and jobs. This year, all nine Best Picture nominees benefited from various tax incentives in their filming locations. So let’s take a look at some of the nominees: • Here’s a surprise. Nebraska, the deadpan tale of a curmudgeonly father making his way to Nebraska to claim a million-dollar sweepstakes (and settling a score or two along the way), was actually filmed in Nebraska! Sadly, while the $13 million production was eligible for funds from participating local economic development offices, the Cornhusker State itself didn’t offer a single bushel of incentives. • The Wolf of Wall Street may have gotten shut out on Sunday. But director Martin Scorsese’s chronicle of debauchery takes the statuette for the biggest tax credit. New York offers a 30% tax credit on total expenditures, which means the Empire State picked up $30 million of the production’s $100 million budget. • Dallas Buyers Club and 12 Years a Slave were both filmed in Louisiana. The Bayou State offers the most generous credits of any state —

30% of expenditures plus 5% of payroll. Too bad the combined budget for both films totaled just $25.5 million! • Philomena and Gravity were the only two Best Picture nominees filmed outside the United States — specifically, in England and in nearearth orbit. Filming in orbit lets producers escape taxes (and gravity)

completely. As for England, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs chips in a 25% credit on the first $38 million in costs and 20% on anything above that. (Okay, Gravity wasn’t really filmed in orbit — it was filmed in England, too.) The irony here, according to Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, is that “movie production incentives routinely fail to deliver on the economic promises made by their proponents . . . [D]ata from several states find movie production incentives generate less than 30 cents for every lost dollar in tax revenue.” Fortunately for you, though, you don’t have to rent a tuxedo, borrow a gown, or prepare an acceptance speech to pay less tax. You just need a plan. We give you the strategies and concepts you need to impress the judges at the IRS. And we do it without voiceovers, CGI, or other special effects. And remember, we’re here for your whole cast and crew!

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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From My Private Art Collection Rebbetzin Naomi N. Herzberg

The Art of Mask Making

here are many points to keep in mind when designing a mask. Here are 10 simple steps to create a mask just in time for yom tov. Keep in mind the elements of art, which are the colors selected, the shape, the form of the mask, and the texture. Also, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to keep in mind the principles of art, which are balance, harmony, variety and proportion. Easy

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materials to collect and use in the creation of a mask include: a strong glue, buttons, craft sticks, crayons, eyeglass frames, glitter, feathers, markers, paints, paint brushes, pencil, pom-poms, poster board, scissor, sequins, and a tape measure. Follow the instructions below to create a mask: 1. Using a tape measure, measure the distance between the eyes on the face from the far right of the eyes to the far left. Also, measure the distance between the eyes. Keep these measurements in mind while choosing the size of the piece of poster board. 2. Fold a piece of poster board in half. 3. Draw a shape on the unfolded part of the poster board. 4. Draw a second line du-

plicating the shape of the first line an inch away from the first line. 5. Follow the outer line that was drawn and cut out the shape on the second line. 6. Unfold the poster board and you will have a symmetrical shape. 7. Use the extra space provided for the decorative and imaginative additions to your mask. 8. Let the mask dry completely. 9. Pop out the lenses from an old pair of eyeglass frames and glue the eyeglass frames to the back of the mask so that it is centered. 10. Cut out two holes on both sides of the mask for the eyes, using the eyeglass frames as the guide as to where the holes should be. Once you have completed the basic mask, you can creatively continue to decorate the mask however you desire. Enjoy!

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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For terms and conditions, please visit the website or contact our oFFice. itinerary subject to change as determined by security and weather considerations.

Then it’s west to the Lachish Region area bordering the Southern Chevron Hills. The communities of Amatzia, Neta and Bnai Dekalim are in different stages of development and occupancy. We will meet former residents of Gush Katif, hear their successes, challenges, goals and hopes nearly 8 years after the Gerush from Gaza. South to Shomeriya, residence of Bayit Yehudi MK Zevulun Kalfa and a community that stayed together and hence, remained strong, during the many years of homelessness.

We begin our day at Nitzan and the NEW, incredible Gush Katif Visitors Center and film. Next to Kfar Maimon and a tour of Ora’s Orchard the 120 unique trees planted by Reuven and Ora who helped establish Gush Katif over 45 years ago. Kosher for Passover jam and fruit liquor available. Picnic under mulberry and white chocolate trees. Continuing south along the Eshkol region, we will daven mincha near the 1500 year old synagogue mosaic at ancient Maon.

Our last stop will be Tel Lachish, the second most important city in Judea, destroyed by Sencharriv during the First Temple Era.

The Steel Tower at Kerem HaShalom was moved here in 1982 and provides a 360° view, including into Sinai (its original home) and Gaza. Now in Holot Halutza we will visit more ex-Gush Katifers in Nave and Bnai Netzarim, hear their unique security issues and see how they are again growing tomatoes, pomegranates, olives and more in the sand. A unique trip to amazing people and places.

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The Hidden Is Revealed…Problems Can Be Healed

major dent on their self-control. Then during the day they are usually out of control. And then there are those people who just can’t open up. They keep everything in. One day they’ll probably just explode—no dynamite necessary! The Purim story is about things turning around. Can you just imagine all the self-proclaimed “yentas” suddenly holding things in and all those repressed people suddenly letting stuff out? They probably wouldn’t recognize themselves, nor I guess would anyone else! Perhaps, that’s the point of wearing the costume on Purim. It makes the transition from who we are, to who we want to be, less traumatic. Change is not easy. It takes time and effort! But the Purim experience teaches us that anything is possible. Everything can really turn around when you least expect it. Your efforts can suddenly pay off. We all have things internal and external we are working toward and for. Sometimes we figure, it’s never going to happen, just give up, it’s hopeless… but don’t! Purim screams, there are events happening behind the scenes that

we are not privy to. Hope, so to say, can work out better than we ever springs eternal! We need this message imagined. Oh, and by the because sometimes way, about those comlife seems really mysterious and tough. munication probSOMETIMES LIFE But look at what lems…Note that in happened: this story: The quiSEEMS REALLY -Sweet, simple, no et learn to speak out frills Esther turned out and the yentas cerMYSTERIOUS to be Haman’s worst tainly learn to supAND TOUGH. nightmare. press their tongues. -Mordechai who Maybe it doesn’t have broke up a spy ring to happen in as harsh got to utilize the King’s ring -Haman who seemed like a real stick in the mud turned out to be a real swinger after all. -The king who couldn’t sleep got a real wakeup call - And, the Jews who were supposed to be erased were actually written up as big news! Could things have looked darker? On a day-to-day basis in our lives we just don’t get to see the big picture. It’s all as tightly hidden and wound up as a closed megillah. But as it unfurls and events unfold, the hidden is revealed. Whatever our struggle is, things

a manner as it did in Persia, but if it can happen there – it can happen here! Just keep making the effort and anything is possible!

Rivki Rosenwald is a certified relationship counselor, and career and life coach. She can be contacted at 917-705-2004 or rivki@rosenwalds.com

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