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Why is it like that? Why are people standing around convention centers with signs, chanting slogans against candidates and Parties? Why is it that when people discuss politics things become so heated? Truthfully, I understand. We all have values, principles and dreams. These dreams are for ourselves, our children, and our country. And when someone comes who ostensibly is trying to eradicate our values or is trying to change the future of our country which could shatter our dreams – whoever you may feel that is – we cry out. It’s a primal cry for survival and so we end up seeing things in black and white. There’s another way to look at elections, and Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz speaks about it in his column this week. We know that there’s a higher power Who is always guiding the world. When looking at elections this way, we know that even if someone who seems to be against our values or principles sits in the Oval Office, the policies that will be incorporated will only be ones that will be good for us. Need an example? Richard Nixon, who consistently spoke disparagingly about Jews on his infamous tapes, comes to mind. During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Nixon delivered weapons and supplies to Israel during Operation Nickel Grass despite his Cabinet’s opposition. He was in the White House, but there was Someone up above calling the shots.

his week, I met a wonderful woman in a coffee shop on Central Avenue. We only spoke for a few minutes but somehow the conversation turned to the topic of elections. Although I need to be on top of the news for the work I do, I don’t have very strong opinions about the elections. I’ll vote for my candidate; you’ll vote for yours. But I saw that the woman was pretty sure of whom she would be voting for – and whom she would be voting against. It usually is this way when it comes to politics: it becomes emotional and voters become very strident in their positions. This year, for Purim, my son decided he wanted to dress like Donald Trump. We bought him the whole getup – the fake wig, the “Make America Great Again” hat, the red tie, the lapel pins, and some orange face paint. He looked great and even perfected a line or two about “making America great again” with a classic Trump inflection. Although Purim is long gone, my son still has his Trump hat, and he likes to wear it. In fact, it’s a tossup each day if he’s going to wear his Mets cap or his Trump cap to camp. One day after camp, we went to say hello to some relatives visiting on our block. And wouldn’t you know it? My son was wearing his Trump cap. Being decidedly liberal, they were not amused. Before they rushed to the simcha they were attending, our relative tried to convince my nine-year-old son how Trump was bad for the U.S. and the world. Hey, I’ll let you in on a little secret: he’s nine, he’s wearing his Purim costume, and his vote doesn’t really count.

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Contents LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COMMUNITY Readers’ Poll

Community Happenings

This Week We’re Talking to...Simcha Day Camp

NEWS Global

National

Odd-but-True Stories

ISRAEL

Israel News

Save a Child’s Heart – Healing, Helping 63 and Hope

PEOPLE Sidney Mashbir: A Hero Behind the Lines by Avi Heiligman

Michelle, a Friend

Michelle Rubinstein at One Year: Her Light Still Flickers

PARSHA Rabbi Wein

JEWISH THOUGHT When “Good for the Jews” isn’t so “Good for the Jews” by Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz

Consistency and Constancy by Eytan Kobre

HEALTH & FITNESS What does it Mean to Accept G-d’s Decrees? by Deb Hirschhorn, PhD 68 Zika Rears Its Ugly Head by Dr. Hylton I. Lightman

National Salad Week by Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN

Dear Editor, This week, as I watched the Republican National Convention, there were many speakers who made an impression. But there was one moment that really had an impact on me. When vice presidential nominee Mike Pence spoke about Israel being our ally, the room erupted in a standing ovation for many minutes. There was really only one such standing ovation at the Convention. I thought to myself: would this have happened at the Democratic National Convention? Of course not! Those who are Israel’s friends will be booed; Palestinian allies will be lauded. Please keep this in mind when heading to the polls this November. Know who are really your friends. Sincerely, Arlene Chopp Dear Editor, I did listen to Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican Convention and found he made many excellent points. He said enough of the political correctness and lies. The top priority is truth and protecting the USA, that if we are looking for lies and fabrications we can wait for the Democratic convention. He also referenced Israel

as our greatest ally in the region. Admittedly, during his campaign, I felt at times he was rude and bullying to his opponents but I recognize we will not find a 100% perfect candidate for office. And I did not hear any racist or anti-Semitic references! How can he be anti-Semitic if his own daughter and grandchildren are Jewish? If Indeed racists and white supremacists say Donald is their man, they are obviously not thinking because his daughter is Jewish and his grandchildren are. These accusations seem to be from the lying and political correctness of the Democrats. Hillary seems to be proud of President Obama’s accomplishments. She was in favor of the Iran deal during the Iran Deal debate! Trump was against. She condemned Palestinian incitement but did not say it will stop. Donald said it will stop! Trump said we are at war with Islamic terrorism. And that we should keep out immigrants from places where there is radical Islamic influence till we can securely vet that they have our values and not jihad values. That is right. Otherwise it’s political correct suicide! I like what I heard from Donald Trump. He also menContinued on page 12

Ways to Engage your Teenagers (That Won’t Annoy Them) by Raizel Druxman 74 FOOD & LEISURE The Aussie Gourmet: Dini’s Eggrolls

LIFESTYLES

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Dating Dialogue, Moderated by Jennifer 76 Mann, LCSW Your Money

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Sweet or Bitter? by Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS 110

HUMOR Centerfold

POLITICAL CROSSFIRE Notable Quotes

Trump is Cultivating a State of Panic by Michael Gerson

Notes from Cleveland: The Two-Part Rebellion by Charles Krauthammer

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tioned as Secretary of State Hillary had thousands of classified emails she deleted on her private insecure server that could not be investigated. These are very important foods for thought. Hillary was Secretary of State and I don’t recall her then being nearly as tough on Palestinian incitement as she was with Israel daring to build Jewish homes in Jerusalem. Sincerely, B. Klein Brooklyn, NY Dear Editor, Over the past several years I have met many people from all walks of life and at all various types of occasions; whether it be a Shabbos table, shul function, a wedding, or just on the avenue. Now we all know that everyone is unique and has something significant to contribute to others and the world at large, but there are always those select individuals who just manage to pave their way into our hearts and souls. They have a certain genuine charm within them that earns them the honor to be loved by all those around them, regardless if you make the effort to get to know them or not. More importantly, these

unique individuals possess this special natural gift of making you feel as if you are the most valued person in their life. Yet they do this with not just you, but the collective YOU (turning out to be everyone). Hakadosh Baruch Hu especially loves these people. As it says in Pirkei Avos (Chapter 3:13), He (Rabbi Chanina) used to say: If the spirit of one’s fellow is pleased with him, the spirit of the Omnipresent is pleased with him…” My friend’s father was a member of this elite group. I was lucky enough to get to know him and spend many treasurable times at his Shabbos table and home. If I was ever distraught about a matter before Shabbos, with his keen sense of humor and simchas hachaim, I couldn’t even remember what there was to be upset about. He was an extremely learned man and a brilliant conversationalist, knew all kinds of things, you couldn’t say something that he didn’t have an awareness of and could talk to you about extensively. His face would shine and light up whenever he discussed his children and grandchildren. No matter what suffering he went through, his disposition remained that of utmost simcha and emunah in Hashem. I see a lot of the

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Celebrations at Lithuanian Concentration Camp

Lithuania has a long history of doctoring its past when it comes to how it treated the Jews who lived there. The Holocaust, in particular, is a very glossed over chapter in the nation’s history records. Of note is a small fort, dating back to 1882, that served as a concentration camp and burial ground for thousands of Jewish victims in the Second World War and now serves as a wedding hall and summer camp for small children. In Kaunas, Lithuania, the 18acre complex known as Seventh Fort served as the first concentration camp in Nazi-conquered territory in 1941. As the war dragged on, the largest mass murder in the history of Lithuania took place when Lithuanian Nazi collaborators killed all who were being held there. Mass graves have been discovered over the years, though they are now marked by nothing more than rocks and poles planted in the ground. In 2009, the fort was purchased by the Military Heritage Center and is now controlled by Vladimir Orlov. Orlov reportedly found human remains on parts of the grounds and stored them in trash bags until the government forced him to have them reburied. The nongovernmental association charges $4 to tour some parts of the facility and throws elaborate parties in other areas. The tour’s dialogue provides minimal history about the use of the fort during WWII and there is no perma-

nent Holocaust exhibit at the small museum housed on the grounds. Despite all the efforts to minimize the devastation and promote forgiveness, we will never forget those who perished.

Brazil Arrests ISIS Enthusiasts Ahead of Olympics

As the top athletes from around the world are gearing up for the summer Olympics, Brazil’s anti-terror unit is working around the clock to protect their citizens and tourists from a looming ISIS threat. Anti-terror chief Luiz Alberto Sallaberry has admitted that there is a “credible threat” to the Rio Olympics, which are set to begin August 5. In an attempt to infiltrate potential plots, Brazil has already arrested 10 alleged Islamic State enthusiasts. The apprehended individuals have supposedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group via social media and are accused of discussing possible attacks. Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes said that two more suspects are being hunted. While the gender of those detained has not been revealed, all are confirmed to be Brazilian citizens and one of the ten is a minor. Authorities are not sure as to how the suspects knew one another or if their relationship was deeper than communicating via the internet and social media. Moraes said it was clear that all those arrested had been “baptized” as ISIS sympathizers online, but none had actually traveled to Syria or Iraq. Some of those involved were attempting to secure funds from the terrorist organization. There were no specific targets for the attacks planned. Although the group was actively discussing using weapons and guerrilla tactics to launch an attack, “they were complete amateurs and ill-pre-

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such aggressive assault weapons. The email communication was intercepted by police. Computers, cellphones and other equipment were seized from the suspects, but no weapons were recovered. Even disorganized and inexperienced individuals are being taken seriously since the Olympic Games will

garner heavy media coverage and are highly symbolic of Western culture. Despite this highly disturbing raid, the country’s terror alert level, though, was not increased. Brazil has rounded up 85,000 police and soldiers to patrol the Games, which are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of athletes, coaches, and spectators.

It was the worst attack on Japanese soil since World War II. On Tuesday morning, a man entered a home for the disabled near Tokyo and callously killed 19 and gravely injured 20 others in a knife attack. Mass killing are extremely rare in Japan, and the murders of those who were defenseless shocked the nation and the world. 26-year-old Satoshi Uematsu used a hammer to break a window at the facility in the early hours of the morning. He had worked at the home as an administrator up until February of this year. The murderer tied up the eight staff members who were on duty at that time and then went on a rampage, stabbing 45 patients as they lay in their beds. The dead include 10 men and nine women ranging in age between 19 and 70. Among the 26 injured, 20 are said to have serious injuries, including deep stab wounds to the neck, and were being treated at local hospitals. Police didn’t have to work too hard finding the perpetrator. After the attack, Uematsu drove to the police station and turned himself in. The unrepentant killer admitted, “I did it. It’s better that disabled people disappear.” His Twitter account posted a photo after the attack of a smiling man with dyed blond hair, who was wearing a suit. “Wishing for world peace. beautiful Japan!!!!!!,” the tweet read. Witnesses said the man who carried out the attack had dyed blond hair. Sadly, this attack may possibly have been prevented. In February, Uematsu was “involuntarily committed” to a hospital after he had attempted to pass a letter to the speaker of the lower house of Japan’s parliament. In the letter, he had asked the government to permit euthanasia for disabled people and had also expressed his willingness to carry out such killings himself. “I will carry out a massacre without harming the staff,” Uematsu wrote in the letter. “I will kill 470 disabled people. My goal is to euthanize, with their

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Initially, in 2013, a court ordered that the profits from a sale of an Iranian owned Manhattan office building rightfully belonged to victims of Iranian terrorism. The court order also included other properties in the United States in what was the largest terror-related forfeiture in history. The buildings were owned by the Alavi Foundation and Assa Corporation, both organizations created by Iran in 1973. Originally Judge Katherine Forrest had ruled that the revenue from the buildings had gone through a state-owned Iranian bank, which was a violation of a U.S. trade embargo, and was eligible for forfeiture. However, a recent ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals challenged the fact that the buildings qualified as being owned by Iran under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. While it was proven that Iran controlled the companies in the 1970s and 1980s, more proof of the Iranian government’s recent involvement was needed to justify the forfeiture. “Given the lack of evidence demonstrating Iran’s day-to-day control of Alavi, we conclude, as a matter of law, that de In an unfair turn of events, bil- fendants cannot be deemed Iran’s allions of dollars are being withheld ter egos,” the appeals court said. There may still be a chance for from victims of Iranian terrorism. guardians’ consent, seriously disabled people if they can’t live at home or be active in society.” He added, “I will carry it out at night time, when there are fewer staff on duty.” He had also told other staff at the facility in February that seriously disabled people should be euthanized. Those who heard his rant called police. Japan is generally a peaceful country. In fact, there was only one gun death last year in the land.

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lawyers to prove that the company is in fact under Iranian control under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, however, a new trial will need to take place in a lower court to fully determine that. Parties that are seeking restitutions include victims of the 1983 bombings of a U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, the 2001 bombing of a Sbarro restaurant in Jerusalem, and other terror attacks in Israel.

Munich Shooter Lured Victims Online Before brutally murdering nine people in a shooting spree in Munich, Ali David Sonboly used social media to lure innocent victims to McDonald’s. Police have confirmed that the 18-year-old terrorist made a fake Facebook account under the name “Selina Akim” and posted that he will be giving away free food in an evil ploy to attract more young “Turkish and Arab” people to the scene.

The murderer outfitted himself with a knapsack containing a 9mm Glock pistol and 300 rounds of ammunition. He then set out on his mission and began shooting at innocent restaurant goers and shoppers at the adjacent shopping mall. He then cowardly turned the gun on himself and took his own life. The violent attack coincided with the fifth anniversary of the Norway attacks which was carried out by white supremacist Anders Behring Breivik. The tragic Norway attack claimed the lives of 77 people in 2011. Sombly had recently changed his online profile picture to a photo of Breivik. According to the authorities, the attack was not terror-related. Prosecutors have revealed that the shooter suffered from mental illness and was

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Theresa May, Britain’s new prime minister, is set to attend her first meeting of EU officials in Brussels in October. At that meeting, the sequencing of the country’s exit will be discussed and a timeline will be drawn. While an extension of the two year deadline is possible, it would require unanimous backing by all of the 27 members of the union. May has already met with Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande. She announced at a Berlin news conference that Britain needs more time to come together on its goals for the Brexit talks and will take a few months to figure out its exit strategy.

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already under psychiatric care in the months leading up to the shooting. But when his family’s apartment was raided, cops found extremist documents that outlined multiple attacks including a gun attack on a Bavarian school in 2009 and a copy of the book Why Kids Kill: Inside The Minds of School Shooters.

Brexit: Take it Slow or Take their Time? The pressure is on for Britain to make good on their vote to leave the European Union. Many European

leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, are leaning on the new British government to begin the two-year countdown to their exit by invoking what is known as Article 50 of the EU treaty. While many are pushing for the exit to begin, others worry that too swift of a departure will not allow for enough time to properly negotiate

One week after 240 heads literally rolled in an attempted military coup in Turkey, 60,000 heads have figuratively rolled in an aggressive purging of most civil and state institutions in the chaotic country. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s post-coup response has been to fire journalists, teachers, judges and many other professionals that may oppose the current government. Fear has become Ergodan’s method of squashing any lingering overthrowers. The Turkish prez blames Fethul-

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Syrian Refugee Detonates Bomb The 27-year-old Syrian who detonated an explosive that injured 15 in Germany this week was denied asylum over a year ago. After recording a video in which the unnamed attacker pledges allegiance to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, he set off a suicide bomb outside of a

music festival in Ansbach. After the explosion, the music festival was shut down and 2,500 guests were escorted out by 200 police officers and 350 rescue workers. Thankfully no one else besides for the attacker was killed. This attack comes after Europe is on high-alert following several brutal terror attacks across the continent. Due to the raging civil war in Syria, Germany did not send the terrorist back to his home country and he remained in Germany, despite the denial of his asylum application, allowing him to spread terror and harm innocent people.

Gaza Tunnels: Fun for Kids?

Summer time brings all sorts of exciting and pleasant feelings, especially for children who get to enjoy their time off from school and have some extra fun. However, itineraries for Gaza’s day camps are vastly different than your child’s calendar of trips to the local zoo or amusement park. Gaza’s latest summer attraction for its youth is an informative and educational tour of the underground tunnels that were constructed to carry out violent cross-border attacks on Israelis. In a video posted to Facebook by Afaq, a pro-Hamas media outlet, there is footage of throngs of children hiking through the tunnels. The post is accompanied by a caption that reads, “Afaq media enters a tunnel created by the Qassam Brigades during a weapons exhibition in Shejaiya on the anniversary [of the war].” The passageway serves as a memorial to the operatives killed by Israel, their portraits adorning the tunnel walls. Hamas is packaging this exhibition as a depiction of weapons and methods used in the “resistance” against Israel.

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The attraction that is “open to any citizen or media for videos and publishing” is located in the Shejaiya neighborhood of Gaza City. The tunnels were discovered by the IDF during Operation Protective Edge that began on July 8, 2014 and lasted for 50 days. Many of the tunnels were effectively used to ambush Israeli soldiers during the war. Throughout the weeks of violent fighting, 66 Israeli soldiers perished along with six innocent civilians. Hamas claims that 2,000 Gazan citizens died during the conflict. According to their records, 50 percent of them were civilians. Israel has denied these figures, calling them grossly exaggerated. In the months following the conflict, Israel invested close to NIS 1 billion, about $250 million, into technology that could detect these tunnels. In the last several months, Israel has discovered two such tunnels. The Shin Bet has said that captured Gazans were the source of extensive information regarding the tunnel system. I wonder if these camps offer bussing and hot lunch…

PA to Sue UK

Well, it seems that they have found someone else to blame. Recently it was reported that the Palestinian Authority is preparing a lawsuit against the British government over the issuing of the 1917 Balfour Declaration that paved the way for the creation of the State of Israel. The PA’s Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki told Arab League leaders gathered in Mauritania on Monday that London is responsible for all “Israeli crimes” committed since the end of the British mandate in 1948. Signed by British Foreign Secretary Lord Arthur James Balfour in 1917, the declaration was seen as giving the Zionist movement official recognition and backing on the part of a major power, on the eve of the British conquest of the then-Ottoman territory of Palestine. This decision, al-Malki charged, “gave

people who don’t belong there something that wasn’t theirs.” There was no immediate reaction from Britain, although it’s possible that they’re used to hearing a bunch of hot air from this group. Interestingly, this is not the first time the UK was sued in this respect. Last year, a group calling itself the Popular Palestinian Campaign to Sue the United Kingdom sued the UK in an Egyptian court. In 2008, a Palestinian youth group said it would attempt to sue the UK over the Balfour Declaration in Britain or in the ICC. It is unclear if either effort was successful.

IDF Feeds the Needy

Soldiers generally need to eat large meals, but there are still some leftovers after dessert is served. This week, the Kirya (IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv) cafeteria announced that it has joined up with an initiative that takes leftover foods uneaten by soldiers from army bases to soup kitchens that feeds hundreds of needy people, including senior citizens and Holocaust survivors. This collaboration with the army, which is run by Leket Israel, is not new. The deal started two years ago and now the army provides the bulk of the cooked food for the needy. Agency Relations Manager Pini Fefer related, “We are working with nearly 50 bases across the country and collecting leftovers every day. All in all, we receive some 45,000 meals from the army per month. “A week ago, we started with the Kirya, and it’s working great. Yesterday, for example, we collected 400 meals from there. It’s a very large base, and it naturally has a lot of leftovers.” Many of those who are recipients of this program would go hungry without the food they consume at soup kitchens throughout the land.

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Gaza Workers Receive Financial Aid from Qatar

It’s payday for many in the Gaza Strip. Back in 2007, Hamas military forces seized control of the Gaza Strip from President Mahmoud Abbas, sparking mutual distrust. A major result of the conflict was the budget cut that left thousands of public sector workers without pay, which was further exacerbated by the blockade imposed on Gaza by both Israel and Egypt. At the time, Hamas employees protested, but to no avail. By 2014 both sides had agreed to a reconciliation and many assumed that the Palestinian Authority would resume the payroll of 50,000 public sector employees. However, that

money never showed, and thousands of public servants remained in heavy financial distress. While some suffering economies receive bailouts from government agencies, others get bailed out by their oil-rich relatives. Recently, Qatar, an oil-rich Gulf state, has generously pledged to donate $30 million in order to pay the workers who have not been getting paid since 2013. The Palestinian Authority and the State of Israel did not provide immediate comment but Hamas gladly accepted the generous donation, increasing suspicions that Qatar’s frequent donations are reaching the hands of Hamas and other Islamist terrorist groups across the region. The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, said the payment of 113 million riyals is intended to ease the suffering and financial distress of the region. “The July payment will be made in full immediately once the Qatari financial fund is received,” Hamas’ deputy finance minister, Youssef al-Kayyali, promised. Don’t go spending your entire paycheck at once; you never know when the next one will come.

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Saudis Look to Israel in Solving Iran Issue

Peace between Israel and the Palestinians is the solution to the Iran support of terrorism, according to the retired Saudi Arabian general that visited Israel this week. Dr. Anwar Eshki is pushing for a two-state solution and is pulling out all the stops to convince both parties to participate. In a very rare visit from a Saudi official, a delegation of businessmen and academics led by Eshki visited Jerusalem and met with many Israeli officials and members of Knesset. “To my knowledge, there is no co-

operation between Israel and Saudi Arabia in counter-terrorism efforts, and though they share the same approach in seeking a solution, we want Israel to put an end to what has caused this terrorism,” Eshki told Israeli radio. When he was forced to answer as to whether he thought Israel is responsible for terror in the region, Eshki admitted that “the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not the source of terrorism, but it does create fertile ground for acts of terrorism in the region. If the conflict is resolved, the countries that exploit the Palestinian issue, namely Iran, will no longer be able to capitalize on it.” Although the visit was a rare occurrence, Saudi Arabia has a history of believing that peace in Israel leads to peace in the rest of the Middle East. In 2002, the Saudi kingdom put forth a peace initiative that guarantees full diplomatic ties with 57 Arab and Muslim countries if a peace deal can be made with the Palestinians. Multiple media outlets have reported on secret meetings between Arab powers and Israel to determine if the Jewish state could be a possible ally in the fight against Iranian-sponsored terror.

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Both of the national tickets are now complete. Hillary Clinton announced in a text message and via Twitter over the weekend that she has selected Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate. The pair did not delay in targeting Donald Trump and his number two, Mike Pence. At his first public appearance with Clinton since the announcement, Kaine asked a Miami crowd if they “want a ‘you’re fired’ president or a ‘you’re hired’ president? Do you want a trash-talking president or a bridge-building president?” he queried. Kaine is an experienced politician. He formerly served as governor of Virginia and mayor of Richmond; he also served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He is well-liked and known for having many friends on both sides of the aisle. Kaine is also bilingual and his easy use of Spanish is seen as a big asset in wrapping up the Hispanic vote that has been alienated by Mr. Trump. In true Clinton style, Hillary’s campaign has not gotten away with their pick without picking up major criticism from many. Supporters of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders have been very vocal in their opposition. Many Sanders supporters have vowed to protest outside of this week’s Democratic National Convention. Kaine has been bashed by some who say he’s too conservative on issues like abortion and trade deals. Before he became a politician, Kaine was a lawyer who specialized in civil rights and fair housing. Anne Holton, his wife, is the daughter of a former Virginia governor and is herself a former state judge and the state’s education secretary.

DNC Chair Steps Down Amid WikiLeaks Email Controversy

It was a very rough few days for DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz leading up the Democratic National Convention. This past weekend, WikiLeaks released a huge stash of 20,000 emails that were written by members of the Democratic National Committee. The focus of many of the emails was how to best make sure that Hillary Clinton was the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. Schultz has since resigned her position and did not even speak at the Democratic National Convention. The former Chair released a statement in which she said that the best way for Hillary Clinton to be elected as president is for Schultz to relinquish her chairmanship. On her website, Clinton announced that Schultz had “agreed to serve as honorary chair of [the Clinton] campaign’s 50-state program to gain ground and elect Democrats in every part of the country,” saying that she would “continue to serve as a surrogate for my campaign nationally.” Many see this appointment as merely a symbolic courtesy and say it will not truly carry any weight in the Clinton campaign. While trying to move past the story and draw attention elsewhere, the Clinton campaign charged that Russian hackers had helped the Trump campaign by stealing the leaked emails. Bernie Sanders wasted no time in trying to get Schultz to retire and spent much of his television interviews calling for Schultz to resign. “While she deserves thanks for her years of service, the party now needs new leadership that will open the doors of the party and welcome in working people and young people,” Sanders said in a statement. “The party leadership must also always remain impartial in the presiden-

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It looked like a political thriller that can only be scripted in Hollywood...or by Donald Trump: Ted Cruz stood on the stage at the Republican Convention delivering his address in the prime time hour. Many months earlier he pledged to support the eventual Republican nominee, regardless of who it would be. But, after a bruising fight to the finish with Trump, he had yet to endorse him. Yet a gracious Donald Trump invited him to speak in the vaunted prime time slot. What would he do? Mustering his keen oratory skills which diminish even his severely deviated nasal septum, he built his speech to a crescendo, to the moment when his endorsement of Trump would come. In effect he would “tear the roof off” the Quicken Loans Arena. He stopped. He smiled. He played coy, as if waiting to feed the salivating pet at just the exact second that it seems to give up hope. But in what seemed to be a politically diabolical moment, he yanked the rug from under the cheering audience and did not endorse Trump. In a flash the wouldbe hero turned to villain as a wave of boos descended, filling the arena like a combustible cloud of smoke. And, at that very moment – when it looked like Ted Cruz might have to exit the stage before even getting to finish his speech – Donald Trump made his entrance into his family’s box. The man who steamrolled over all of his opponents with a sharptongued take-no-prisoners tone was now the victim. He was now on the receiving end of empathy. Strange. Chaotic. Brilliant. Donald Trump. As the convention closed that evening, despite the pundits’ gleeful pronouncements that the Republican Party was lacking in unity – after all, look at what just happened with Ted Cruz – the truth is there

was tremendous unity. Just not in the classical sense. No, Ted Cruz was not unified with Trump, but there was no need for that. Ted Cruz had just shrunk his political beacon in a fashion reminiscent of Honey I Shrunk the Kids. His star was so diminished that the moon would shine the same without it. The result was unity behind the last man standing, the only relevant person in the room – Donald J. Trump. Now that the party was behind Trump, the question was: can he deliver his acceptance speech in an acceptable fashion? Would he come out and begin rambling about “I was at 22% and Jeb was at 1%... I went up to the 48% and Jeb went to no-percent...” or would he finally cast off his cloak of amateurism and deliver a vision for the country? Indeed he delivered. He balanced being Trump-esque while sticking to the text of his teleprompter. The man who had stepped into the political arena for the very first time at the age of 70 delivered a solid presidential nomination speech. Despite the media’s quick effort to paint the speech as “dark” and “heavy,” the polls showed that people liked it. In fact, a poll by CNN showed that 57% of viewers said that they were more likely to vote for Trump after that speech. Thus, a convention which started in chaos – Melania: “My husband’s promise is his bond” – ended with a bang. According to the polls, Trump received a 6 point convention bounce, the largest bounce by a nominee since the year 2000. The day after the convention an empowered and now presidential-seeming Donald Trump hit the stump bright and early. And he spoke about Ted Cruz. Strange. Chaotic. Brilliant? At some point I have to stop doubting him, I guess.

Once worth $125 billion, Yahoo is no longer anywhere in that realm. Now the company is being sold to Verizon for just $4.8 billion in cash. Oh, how the mighty do fall. Marissa Meyer, CEO of Yahoo, though, won’t fall too hard. Although it may be extremely embarrassing for the executive who was brought in to bolster the internet company, she will be paid more than $50 million in severance. Last year, Verizon bought ailing AOL for just $4.4 billion. It’s hoping that combining the two once-powerful internet companies will give it an edge needed to reach out to its 140 million subscribers. The story of Yahoo started small and then big and then went back to small again as it didn’t move forward in the fast-paced internet-centric world. Yahoo began in 1994 as “Jerry’s Guide to the World Wide Web,” a list of websites curated by Stanford University students Jerry Yang and David Filo. It grew quickly as millions of Americans began turning on dial-up Internet connections and needed a homepage that would direct them to all their essential destinations. In 1996 it went public and rode the dot-com bubble to epic heights, reaching a peak of $500 a share (or $125 a share in today’s post-split calculations) in January 2000. But Yahoo never seized on the future and effectively let companies like Google and Facebook sail ahead. Meyer, a former Google executive, was brought on four years ago to help the floundering ship, but her efforts were too little, too late.

The New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense has been thrown into the national spotlight after it was revealed that Micah Johnson, the Dallas cop-killing sniper, liked their page on Facebook. While they are classified as a hate group by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, they refer to themselves as a “black nationalist organization” that is interested only in forming an “independently governed black nation.” But not everyone agrees with their ostensive stance. The Southern Poverty Law Center, a watchdog organization that has been tracking the group since 2000, says the New Black Panthers are a “virulently racist and anti-Semitic organization whose leaders have encouraged violence against whites, Jews and law enforcement officers.” Johnson was also a member of a spin-off party called the New Black Panther Nation in Houston for six months. The party is trying to distance themselves from the sniper for obvious reasons. Quanell X, the group’s leader, said that he asked Johnson to “excuse” himself from the group after he started pushing leadership to acquire more arms and ammunition. “I honestly believed that the brother had post-traumatic stress disorder,” Quanell X said. The party is certainly no friend of the Jewish people. In 2002, at a Washington, D.C., protest, another leader, Malik Zulu Shabazz, yelled, “Kill every … Zionist in Israel!” Chairman Nzinga, the current party chairman, told the Los Angeles Times, “I still say that all the time now. You’ve gotta kill them before they kill you.” Investigators are exploring whether Johnson was primarily inspired or assisted by this hate group.

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Obama Slows Down Afghanistan Exit

About 8,500 U.S. troops will still call Afghanistan home in 2017 – that’s 3,000 more than originally projected. On Wednesday, the president announced that the additional troops will remain in the Middle East when Obama leaves the White House in January. The War in Afghanistan began in 2001. Obama has declared that “the Taliban remains a threat,” forcing him to slow down the exit process. The orig-

inal plan was to decrease the number of soldiers from 9,800 to 5,500 by the end of 2016. However, the exit strategy was challenged by recent Taliban resurgence. The decision to renege on the original promise came after Obama consulted with top military leaders who strongly advised the amendment of the earlier plan. “The decision I’m making today ensures that my successor has a solid foundation for progress in Afghanistan, as well as the flexibility to address the threat of terrorism as it evolves,” Obama said. He added, “I firmly believe the decision I’m announcing is the right thing to do.” The president made sure to clarify that the U.S. mission will continue to be heavily focused on “training and advising” Afghan forces and supporting counterterrorism operations against the remnants of terrorist organization al-Qaeda. Obama entered the Oval Office promising to end the war, yet as he heads for the exit sign, the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are ongoing and there are brand new conflicts in Syria and Libya. Some have criticized the commander-in-chief for his empty promises. Or maybe he’s just a politician.

Play Games, Be a Better Driver

If you could do something that would guarantee that your teenager would be a better driver you would do it, right? Even if it meant letting him spend hours playing video games? According to recent research, teenagers who played action video games such as “Mario Kart” were more prepared for real-world driving. The study concluded that these types of video games can significantly sharpen visual motor skills. The coordination required for responding to incoming visual cues and muscle responses, called visuomotor, is essential for driving and other everyday tasks. The research was conducted by scientists from New York Universi-

ty Shanghai and University of Hong Kong. They rounded up 80 students and faculty from the University of Hong Kong and conducted several experiments involving a variety of video games. In action games, the player must respond to visual cues, and in non-action games the players were required to direct the action which involved planning and decision making. Visuomotor skills showed significant improvement in an experiment that had inexperienced subjects play a series of 10 one-hour sessions of action based games. Those who played those video games for five hours or more a week were better at controlling a virtual car in a driving simulation test. “Playing an action video game for as little as 5 (hours) improves the precision and response amplitude of visuomotor control,” the authors wrote. Want to become a better driver? These results are not just for teens. It seems that playing action-based video games can be an effective tool to help people become better drivers, regardless of age and driving experience. Game on!

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Snowden’s Solution

Edward Snowden may not be visible at the moment but he is surely vocal. Snowden, along with his fellow hacker Andrew Huang, has reminded all iPhone users that the NSA is still listening. The two presented their research on phone “hardware introspection” in a journal article. The technology presented would inform users if their phone is sending out secret signals to an intelligence agency. “This work aims to give journalists the tools to know when their smartphones are tracking or disclosing

their location when the devices are supposed to be in airplane mode,” the pair wrote in MIT’s technical paper. The authors insisted that what users see on their phone’s screen is not necessarily the whole truth, even if your Bluetooth and Wifi is turned off. Even airplane mode doesn’t guarantee anonymity since the current version of Apple’s iOS still keeps the GPS active while in that mode. “Trusting a phone that has been hacked to go into airplane mode is like trusting a drunk person to judge if they are sober enough to drive,” they cautioned. Are we doomed to have the NSA constantly listening in? The authors believe that the solution is in a cellphone case, a very special and highly technological case. The case would plug into the hardware and constantly scan for any transmitting signals. The two believe their powerful tool could potentially protect journalists and activists from being betrayed by their smartphones. In the paper, they recalled the story of Marie Col-

vin, a journalist who was killed by Syrian forces in 2012. A 2016 lawsuit against the Syrian government alleges that her cellphone signals were intercepted and she was deliberately targeted. The pair is currently designing these detection phone cases for the 4.7” Apple iPhone 6. As a perk, the bulky add-on will also give your iPhone some extra juice. Although the device has not yet been built, the two are confident that this is the solution to the ongoing eavesdropping controversy that many are still bothered by. “As the project is run largely through volunteer efforts on a shoestring budget, it will proceed at a pace reflecting the practical limitations of donated time,” they wrote. “If the prototype proves successful, [The Freedom of the Press Foundation] may move to seek the necessary funding to develop and maintain a supply chain. This would enable the FPF to deploy modified iPhone 6 devices for field service among journalists in high-risk situations.”

Always Coca Cola

When traveling, many miss the comforts of home but there is one reliable staple that travelers can expect to see around the world: a good ol’ bottle of Coca Cola. When hiking the Great Wall of China, tourists are most likely to choose Coca Cola over another brand of soda. Same goes for adventurers experiencing the African safari. It’s even reasonable to assume that Coca Cola is available in war-torn remote Middle Eastern villages. So what is the value of the power of the Coca Cola brand actually worth?

Hacked Emails and Big Walls: Chaos in Philly? Oh, she was having a good time that feisty Debbie Wasserman Schultz, head of the Democratic National Committee, as she watched the Republican Convention get off to a rocky start. She couldn’t hold back and pulled one out of Trump’s 140-character playbook. “Hey Reince,” she tweeted to the Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, “I’m in Cleveland if you need another chair to keep your convention in order.” That was last week. This week she is in...well, who knows where she is. Perhaps in hiding, but she is no longer the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairwoman. She was forced to resign on the eve of the Democratic National Convention after 20,000 DNC emails were leaked on WikiLeaks, showing that the DNC, which was supposed to be neutral during the primaries, worked in concert with the Clinton campaign to help her defeat Bernie Sanders. The emails unveil a treasure trove of misconduct on the part of the DNC and the Clinton campaign, including possible violations of campaign finance laws. They also show that Democrats planned to award big donors with appointments to federal boards and commissions.

But what caused the most discord among Democrats was that the emails proved what Bernie Sanders supporters claimed all along: that the primary was rigged against Sanders. In one email chain, several DNC staffers discuss using Sanders being a “Jew” or “atheist” to turn certain voters against him. Debbie Wasserman Schultz repeatedly reassured her colleagues at the DNC that Sanders had no shot at getting the nomination, even calling him a liar. It seems like the DNC plotted against Bernie; its press secretary suggested pushing a narrative that Sanders “never ever had his act together, that his campaign was a mess.” The emails also gave an inside glimpse into an organization which is quick to point out that Trump is a bigot and a racist, yet in its internal emails mocks a African-American female’s name and makes fun of some of their core constituencies. In one chain of emails, DNC officials even plotted on ways to plant fake stories to make Trump seem chauvinistic. On Sunday night, just one day before the Democratic National Convention began, Schultz stepped down as the head of the DNC and was replaced by Donna Brazile, who ran Al Gore’s 2000 campaign, briefly lead

the DNC in 2011, and who is now the interim Chair at the convention. The Clinton campaign quickly blamed the leak on the Russians. And Donald Trump. “I don’t think it’s coincidental that these emails were released on the eve of our convention,” said Hillary’s campaign manager to CNN, pointing out that it came after “changes in the Republican platform to make it more pro-Russian.” Donald Trump Jr. responded to the allegation by saying it is “disgusting” and that “if a Republican did that, they’d be calling for people to bring out the electric chair.” Although the Clinton campaign sought to make this about Trump – a classic Saul Alinsky tactic of creating a pseudo-target – the bait and switch

didn’t work on Sanders supporters. When the convention opened on Monday afternoon, the mere mention of Hillary’s name drew loud boos and raucousness which led Convention Chairwoman Rep. Marcia Fudge, who took over the position on Monday, to implore, “We are all Democrats and we need to act like it.” Meanwhile, on the streets outside, protesters chanted a chant last heard just a week ago at the Republican Convention: “Lock her up!” But the protesters never got close to the actual convention center because an 8-foot tall wall was erected around the perimeter of the site. Hmm...a wall to prevent unwanted people from coming in. Whose idea is that anyways?

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It’s almost the Nine Days. That means lots of meals sans chicken or meat. But, hey, it’s only nine days long, so we can survive without our steaks and burgers. Residents of Turin, a small town in Italy, may not be so lucky. The new mayor of the village is seeking to turn the area into Italy’s first “vegetarian and vegan” city with the

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promotion of a meatless diet. Mama mia! Seems like Mayor Chiara Appendino has a bone to pick with nona’s meatballs and chicken cacciatore. And does she abhor pizza as well? The 32-year-old is advocating a plant-based diet for residents and has pledged this to be a priority for her administration. She was just sworn into office last month; her term lasts five years. Holy cannoli! I’m sure residents will soon be chanting “Basta – enough!” to just eating pasta.

The Bottle Deposit

tles there without purchasing them in the same state. Brian Everidge is learning this lesson the hard way. He was pulled over by a Michigan state trooper for speeding. The trooper noticed that the truck he was driving was a little overloaded: “I don’t think you could have put another five or 10 cans in here,” Clifford Lyden said. “It was packed.” Everidge indicated the 10,000 cans were from Kentucky and he was just “returning” them. To whom? To where? Therein lies the question. Now Everidge is heading to the can because of all his cans and faces up to five years in prison for his money-making scheme. Sort of seems like his business ideas were scraping the bottom of the bottle – I mean, barrel.

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Let’s Build a Wall Ice Cream Forever They say that truth is stranger than fiction and I’m sure they’re right. This story is straight out of an episode of Seinfeld, but this time Kramer and Newman aren’t the stars. Love to drink water in the summer? Well, you do know that you pay an extra five cents per bottle you’re drinking. Want to get your bottle deposit back? No problem. Just stand in line outside of Costco and start heaving them in. Want to earn more? Perhaps you should head to Michigan. In that state residents receive ten cents back for every bottle deposited. (That’s because they spent ten cents on the bottle when they purchased it, but that’s just semantics.) The problem with heading to the Wolverine State with your bags of bottles is that it’s illegal, contrary to what Kramer and Newman think, to deposit your bot-

If he wants a wall so much, we’ll give him a wall. That’s what a Los Angeles-based street artist must have said when he created a wall around Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The wall was built on Tuesday evening but it was short-lived. The

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“I built and paid for the wall myself. No Mexican money,” tweeted the British-born artist, as curious onlookers took pictures of his work before it was removed. This is not the first time this artist has trumpeted his disdain for Trump. He has also created “No Trump Anytime” signs that have been posted in Los Angeles, New York and other cities. Now we know who will be one of the first immigrants who will be deported once Trump hits the Oval Office.

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A YLX Summer

LX: The YID Learning Experience completed the first three weeks of summer YLX 2016. For the past three summers Rabbi Aryeh Dachs has led a night learning program for young men in high school. Most work in local day camps and look forward to filling their evenings with creative Torah programming. The program matches experienced rebbeim with small groups of high school boys. The groups learn interesting and challenging sugyas which provoke animated learning and discussion. The program is a community initiative. It is hosted by Bais Medrash Heichal Dovid in Lawrence, there is no charge, all are welcome, and local food establishments chip in by sponsoring generous

hot food spreads every night. On Thursday nights YLX gets together to play sports and enjoy a fully-loaded barbecue generously sponsored by long-time YLX partner Seasons. Some highlights from the first three weeks of summer YLX: Week one: The program was addressed by the Ma’ra D’asra of Bais Medrash Heichal Dovid, R’ Mordechai Stern. He regaled the boys with a fascinating story and vort, illustrating the positive effect Torah learning has on a person. He lauded the boys for coming out at night, during their free time, to learn. He pointed out that Torah is an inheritance for all and when accessed is

akin to discovering a lost treasure. In years past, YLX would meet for the Thursday barbecue at Inwood Park. This year, just two days before the first YLX Thursday night, Rabbi Dachs was alerted that Inwood Park had suffered a devastating fire in March and would not have any lights for the entire summer. After some scrambling, Hillel Adelman, president of the Young Israel of Wavecrest and Bayswater, offered the use of their expansive facilities. Thursday

threatened rain but the clouds held off and thanks to the people from YIWB the boys enjoyed a spectacular barbecue and games of both basketball and volleyball. Week two: The program dove into an interesting sugya on the topic of gadlus ha’adam: the inner latent potential greatness available to every Jew. They discussed and analyzed why the Torah stresses Yaakov Avinu’s strength and the learned ramifications from this. The boys enjoyed pizza and food sponsored by Traditions and Carlos & Gabby’s. Thursday was hot and muggy, but all enjoyed the barbecue and basketball regardless. Week three: The learning was enhanced by the generosity of local food establishments. Carlos & Gabby’s continued their tradition of community

service and sponsored a lavish spread for Monday. On Tuesday, longtime YLX friend Sammy from Pizzal’e sponsored pizza and fries, and to finish the learning portion for week three an anonymous donor sponsored Wok Tov for Wednesday. Thursday was a beautiful evening and YLX had possibly their biggest turnout to date. Sports were kept competitive, food grilled to perfection, and a surprise impromptu acoustic performance by Yehuda Katz and Dovid Avner kept spirits high and faces smiling. YLX programming keeps summer relaxed, enjoyable, and meaningful. Rabbi Dachs encourages all to take part in this fantastic program, even just to stop by to say hello and eat a little. To learn more about the program, or for dedication opportunities, email YIDLearningExperience@gmail. com or call 40-258-5134.

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Rabbi Shmuel Witken of Kehillas Bnai Hayeshivos in North Woodmere; Senator Todd Kaminsky; Rabbi Michael Albala, Director of Community Development; and Dovy Schwadel at the Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society Evening of Miracles event held at the Schwadel residence last week.

lease join us for an evening walk on the beautiful Long Beach Boardwalk with family and friends from nearby communities, while supporting the American Friends of Sderot . The city of Sderot, located in southern Israel and less than 1 mile from the Gaza border, has become one of the most significant national symbols of heroism. Sderot is home to the largest Hesder Yeshiva in Israel which serves over 500 students. Sderot has become the symbol of responding to terror with the light of Torah, Zionist ideals and Jewish solidarity for Jews all over the world. When you pre-register for the

The Ruach at Ruach Day Camp

his week began with the intense excitement of the Ruach Olympic Games. Team China competed against Team Italy in a variety of sports activities including track & field, soccer, hockey, baseball and basketball. The competition was fierce, but Team China emerged victorious! Early Tuesday morning the 5th, 6th & 7th grade boys boarded a luxury coach bus for their incredible overnight trip

to Hershey Park. The rides, games and fun were nonstop, and although the park seemed overwhelming at first, the campers (and counselors) had an amazing time. Paint Night for the 3rd and 4th grade girls was a huge success! Our very talented art teachers provided instruction and guidance to our budding Picassos as they painted beautiful masterpieces. And afterwards, the pool party began! It was an

afternoon filled with color, creativity and fun! We finished the day off with a delicious pizza dinner. Disney Day was an event that the lower campus groups looked forward to with much anticipation and enthusiasm. A multitude of Disney characters paraded throughout the camp, singing their favorite Disney songs. Elsa the Snow Queen was voted a camp favorite.

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Yeshiva University High School for Boys Receives $191K from the Gruss Foundation

he Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy/Yeshiva University High School for Boys (YUHSB) has received a $191,000 grant from a fund set up by Caroline and Joseph Gruss to upgrade and extend its STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curriculum. “Given the importance of STEM disciplines to career success in the 21st century,” said Rabbi Joshua Kahn, head of school at YUSHB, “we are thrilled to get this vote of confidence in our efforts to bring the benefits of STEM education to all YUHSB students.” Over the last five years, YUHSB has introduced STEM-related courses and activities into its curriculum, such as a two-year Scientific Engineering Program, AP Computer Science, Robotics and classes in coding. In 2014, the Robotics team, despite the fact that it had only been in existence for two years, took fifth place out of 30 teams in the FIRST Tech Challenge regional competition, and did equally well in 2015, placing in the top ten of 35 teams. The grant will allow YUHSB to

pursue a two-step STEM building program. Step 1 will be to strengthen its current STEM curriculum through more courses and more opportunities for students to interact with STEM experts, design innovative projects, and enroll in more competitions and events to showcase their inventions. Step 2 will involve an infrastructure build-out of a Makerspace and computer labs, which will provide the facilities for students to create and refine projects. Kahn is especially enthusiastic about diffusing STEM skills throughout the student body. “STEM work focuses on problem-solving, critical thinking, and hands-on and collaborative learning in the service of innovation and creativity. These skills are important to every area of study, STEM and non-STEM alike, and we will be equipping our graduates with portable and sharable abilities they can apply to anything they do in their careers.” Megan HLZacks, science department chair at Yeshiva University High School for Boys, is excited by the pos-

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are able to accomplish through previously untapped talents.” This grant follows a similar grant for $191,000 given to The Samuel H. Wang Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) from the Gruss Foundation to put in place an innovative STEM program.

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Avnet’s Master Chef 2016

nce again we raised the stakes at this year’s Master Chef Competition: four rounds of fun-filled excitement. Campers were challenged in the appetizer rounds to make meatballs (Monday’s challenge) then sushi rolls (Tuesday’s challenge). They were judged on taste, plating and also creativity as campers chose from of a variety of spices and sauces to accompany their appetizers. One of things that I was most impressed with was the plating of some of those sushi plates. Definitely restaurant quality, and at such a young age! And after two rounds, camper Oliver Moore had a slight

edge over fellow competitors, Yechiel Koschitzki and Nathaniel Zarny. The stage was set for the final round. Two courses were prepared and served to the judges. For the entrée, campers were challenged to make their interpretation on the classic Italian dish, lasagna, while the challenge for dessert was cupcakes. In each round they were given a variety of ingredients to choose from, and they didn’t disappoint. They dishes were creative, inventive, and delicious. Whether it was using olives in the lasagna or cayenne pepper in the cupcakes, Avnet campers demonstrated an impressive knowledge of the culinary

industry. The judges tasted, deliberated, and finally came to a decision: the difference between first and second place was only 1 point! Oliver Moore, Nathaniel Zarny, and

Yosef Adler all finished with a scorer of 41/45. But Dovid Engelsohn edged them out with a score of 42/45 to be named the 2016 Avnet’s Master Chef Champion. We would like to thank

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Stars of Israel Wins Esteemed $50,000 JEIC Educational Award By Susie Garber

here’s a silent revolution going on in Jewish education for middle school boys in Queens. Over the past two years, Rabbi Baruch Gottesman, Head of School, along with Rabbi Yehuda Leib Schwartzberg, Founder, Educational Director, and Rabbi Naphtali Sudwerts, Principal and Executive Director, created an outstanding technology-based yeshiva which was selected above 90 other Jewish Day Schools and yeshivas as winner of the Jewish Education Innovative Challenge. The school won the coveted award grant for over $50,000 for its innovative outstanding educational methodology and approach. Stars of Israel surpassed schools with high caliber reputations for their education including Brandeis University, SAR Academy, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy, etc. Rabbi Schwartzberg explains his school’s winning pedagogical approach. “In a typical classroom we find a bell curve for the students’ achievement in all subjects including limudei Kodesh. In contrast, Stars of Israel is using the best educational theory to integrate technology in a way that allows each student

to progress at his own rate.” Rabbi Schwartzberg showed how the rebbe can see the work of each boy’s iPad at a glance and offer immediate feedback. This type of learning allows the student ongoing feedback to help him to progress. Rabbi Schwartzberg employs his creativity to smash apps so the boys use games and all sorts of fun learning tools with their iPads. Rabbi Schwartzberg and Rabbi Gottesman both stressed that the goal is to help students develop higher level thinking skills as detailed in Bloom’s Taxonomy. The highest level is when students integrate the material and can create their own work based on what they learned which demonstrates their mastery. This is the goal of each lesson in both limudei kodesh and secular studies. The small classes and this individualized type of learning engages students and helps each student succeed and gain the skills he needs. Rabbi Schwartzberger stresses differentiated and collaborative learning. He and Rabbi Gottesman bring decades of experience in Jewish education to the school. The school gives tests and grades but boys in this school gain enough confidence that they don’t feel the pressure of competing with others. They actually clap for

each other when someone achieves something. Rabbi Schwartzberg pointed out that because there is ongoing assessment students are more prepared and relaxed about taking their tests. Rabbi Schwartzberg explained the role of the rebbe and teacher in this school is like a coach and students like their coach because he helps him to improve. Of course there is frontal learning and mini lessons but they are mini, meaning not long lectures. The students are engaged in more active learning as opposed to sitting as passive learners. Each student works at the just-right challenge level. This is the beauty of individualizing technology being used. Each child succeeds and learns at his own pace. Rabbi Gottesman pointed out that because the methods are so kid-friendly, the students progress quickly. He recalls a student who came from public school with really no skills or background who progressed in one year to learning Gemara. In fact, Rabbi Gottesman noted that because the students are so engaged in the learning there really aren’t the types of discipline issues found in typical classrooms.

Rabbi Schwartzberger shared a story that happened this year that demonstrates the success of this methodology. One day the sixth grade rebbe was not able to come to school so Rabbi Schwartzberger had the sixth grade join the seventh. The seventh grade students themselves suggested that they teach the Gemara to the sixth graders. This was early in the year when the sixth grade had not started Gemara. The seventh grade students did such an excellent job that the sixth graders were able to demonstrate mastery of the lesson. This type of learning shows the philosophy of the school in action. Middle school as we all know can be a turbulent time for children. It’s a critical time for them to gain confidence and skills and to develop their self-esteem. Clearly, this award winning school is doing just that. There are some spaces still available for next year in this spacious building located in Kew Gardens on Abingdon Road For more information or to arrange an interview, please call the office at 718-989-3940 or email office@starsofisrael.org.

A Whole New Side of B’gan Revealed

verybody knows that for the freshest, cleanest and best-tasting vegetables, you choose B’gan. They are the leaders of the kosher frozen vegetables market and the very name B’gan conveys a sense of unparalleled quality and freshness. Everybody also knows that B’gan is a most innovative company, always working to bring new products to the market, as well as improve classic items in levels heretofore unheard of. B’gan stands at the forefront of the kosher revolution and continues to “up the game” in ways that balabustes everywhere are enthusiastically embracing. Not only do B’gan products make their lives easier; they also enhance the quality and excellence of every prepared meal, transforming the regular into

regal and uplifting the normal to gourmet status. The latest product line that B’gan

flower florets, is produced using the highest quality ingredients and is a perfect addition to any meal, any

recently rolled out is delighting kosher palates everywhere. The B’gan Breaded line, currently consisting of breaded eggplant cutlets, breaded eggplant sticks and breaded cauli-

time. These breaded delights are better tasting than anything else in their class, and simply the easiest items to bake and serve. Serve them as a main dish, side dish, snack – or anything

in between. They are healthy, delicious and a cinch to prepare. At your next summer meal, add some of these remarkably convenient treats to the menu and watch how quickly they get scooped up and enjoyed by children and adults alike. These B’gan Breaded treats are perfect for the Nine Days as well, as they are as 100% kosher parve as they are 100% delicious. Oh, and don’t think the deliciousness ends here. New items are currently in the plans for this delicious B’gan Breaded line. The fun is only getting started! Go ahead and find the nearest kosher supermarket. Head to the freezer section and pick yourself up some yummy B’gan Breaded treats and see for yourself what all the excitement is about.

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Travel with Amigo

ou’re going on vacation! You have your tickets booked, accommodations reserved, your passports are in order, your itinerary is set and you are ready to have the time of your life! But wait…what about your phone service? These days we all know that we take our phones wherever we go and need to “stay connected” – even while on vacation. One of the most popular solutions to having full use of your phone when traveling abroad is to use a SIM card in your phone. Here are some of the benefits of using a SIM card when you travel. It takes less than 1 minute to put a SIM in your phone. Yes! That’s it! Whether you have an iPhone or Android, installing a SIM card into your phone will allow you to have full use of your phone when you travel outside of the US. It’s the most economical way to have phone service. While some carriers do offer international service, using a SIM is still the least expensive

service that allows you to use your own phone. Rates with carriers can be as high as double the price per day in some countries such as Israel! For example: Amigo rates to Israel are only $4.99 per day for unlimited service. Getting a SIM card before you leave saves you time. No wasting your precious vacation time when you arrive at your destination trying to find a store that sells a SIM compatible with your phone. Installing it on your long, boring flight before you land will allow you to use your phone as soon as you land. Using a SIM card in your phone allows you to use your phone abroad just as you would at home. All of your contacts, emails and apps are stored on your phone itself. The role of the SIM card is only to connect you to a local service provider. You will have full access to your email, contacts, and all your apps. “WhatsApp” won’t work without Wifi access if you don’t have a SIM. “WhatsApp” is a great way to commu-

nicate with friends and family. However, you need the Wifi access code in every location, such as your hotel, the restaurant, the mall, etc. in order to use it. Once you are on the street, your phone and apps will no longer work. Using a SIM in your phone eliminates that problem. It acts as Wifi and allows you to use your phone just as you would at home, having full access to all your apps and phone features. All members of a group do not need to use the same company’s SIM cards for “safety reasons.” SIM cards are compatible with all phones when traveling in a group. Your SIM card allows you to use your phone just as you would at home. That means that you can be part of any group chat, including your tour guide and the rest of your group. So go with a company you are comfortable with and that gives you the best rates. Customer service counts. Traveling can be fun but can also bring a lot of unexpected surprises. You may have to cut your trip short or you might get lucky enough to extend trip. Whatever needs or questions you might have along the way, having a company that has top English speaking customer service and is always reachable is critical when traveling. Use a service that you trust. There are many companies out there that offer SIM card rentals. However, make sure that there will be no hidden charges or surprises when you return from your trip. Choosing a company that is upfront and honest about its charges will save you a lot of stress when you return. Student plans for Israel. Many

companies now offer student plans for the year. When your child is away from home using a company that is reliable and reachable, should a problem occur, will relieve a lot of anxiety from parents and students. Knowing that there is personnel in Israel to come to the rescue because your child went hiking in a river and got their phone wet, or dropped it off a cliff while taking a selfie during a hike, is a big relief! Amigo now offers a student plan for $199 for the year and will always be there when you need them. Amigo Telecom has been in service for over 12 years and has become a trusted name in international cellular service with excellent rates and top quality service. Amigo has moved their main office and is now located in the Five Towns, offering a full line of all your mobile needs such as SIM cards, cell phones, “kosher phones” and Wifi devices. Located at: 359 Suite #3 Cedarhurst Ave. Lawrence. (next door to Sunflower cafe) or call (718) 2585200. Wherever you go…Amigo!

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The Absence of All Worry

here can we turn to address all of our needs, even the most minute details of our lives? What would be a most coveted acquisition in today’s day and age of volatility and uncertainty? Who can we turn to in order to give us peace of mind as we navigate the usual trials and tribulations of life? There are so many helpful organizations and initiatives in our community that can point us in the right direction. For any area of concern that you may have, there is sure to be an individual or group committed to helping you navigate. There are even some excellent one-stop organizations where you can take all of your areas of uncertainty for help and guidance. These kind and caring people can alleviate so much unnecessary pain and anguish. In truth, although these outside means may be necessary, the most secure way of dealing with life’s challenges is by addressing them from

within oneself. Each of us understands our own needs, tendencies and weaknesses better than others. Each of us, by reaching into our own heart and mind, can understand why we feel the way that we do and what needs to be done in order to best address the challenge. The Eliezer Institute, a project of Priority-1 and established by Westwood Realty Associates, was created to help instill within each and every individual a means of security, comfort and influence. The word “Eliezer” is translated as “Hashem, my helper.” We must view Hashem, in all of His greatness, as the Source of the fulfillment of all of our needs and desires. This is necessary for us to have peace of mind. This is vital to rid ourselves of worry. This is essential for us to accomplish our goals in life. The Eliezer Institute hopes to, with Hashem’s help, guide us all to reach that coveted goal, by guiding us to instill in ourselves a true sense of bitachon, trust in Hashem. Awareness of our Chazal’s in-

sights into what bitachon is and what it can accomplish is necessary to go through life with serenity and happiness. Far too often, although we know in our minds that Hashem is in complete control of everything, the ideas get lost in the daily shuffle. We must continuously make ourselves aware of the love that Hashem has for us, the absolute control and focus that He has on our lives and the ability that we have to request of Him all that we need, desire and trust Him to help with. For this reason, the Eliezer Institute disseminates weekly emails which present a Torah perspective and Torah-based methods of developing deeper appreciation for Hashem’s intimate involvement in every aspect of our lives and realizing the power of bitachon. It also offers approaches to strengthening the basics of the Torah belief system, emunah, which is the foundation for having bitachon. Very often, understanding the insights of Chazal regarding the power

of bitachon is not enough to create a true sense of appreciation of Hashem’s involvement in our lives. Oftentimes, we must see the work of bitachon come to fruition outwardly, in order to bring it to life. Witnessing it in other people’s lives can enlighten us to Hashem’s intimate involvement that is going on in our lives. For this reason, it is of utmost importance to spread the magnificent stories of bitachon and hashgacha pratis that have materialized in individual’s lives. In addition, the institute offers lectures, seminars and workshops which guide its participants to not only appreciate the power of bitachon themselves, but also provides approaches in influencing their children to recognize and internalize these ideas. To sign up to receive our weekly email, or to bring a seminar to your community or shul, please email theeliezerinstitute@gmail.com or call 516-295-5700 ext 102.

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Sentence The blanks in the following sentences will be filled in with three different homonyms (words that are spelled differently but sound alike) to make valid sentences. The dashes indicate the number of letters in the words. Can you fill in the blanks? 1. The cut on his _ _ _ _ won’t _ _ _ _ in time for the race, so _ _ ‘_ _ have to drop out.

Well Said… • I am a nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore, I am perfect. • I stepped on a Cornflake, and now I am a cereal killer. • The future depends on your dreams. So go to sleep. • You all laugh because I’m different – I laugh because you’re all the same. • Smile, it makes people wonder what you are thinking.

2. I couldn’t _ _ _ _ _ any of the _ _ _ _ _ _ in the flower shop, because for some strange reason I had 50 _ _ _ _ _ crammed up my nose. 3. A bloodthirsty pirate will wander the _ _ _ _ and essentially _ _ _ _ _ everything he _ _ _ _. See answer below

• You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted and then used against you. • I don’t get older. I level up. • The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first. • Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of refund checks. • Success is a relative term. It brings so many relatives. • A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well. • The more you learn, the more you know; the more you know, the more you forget. The more you forget, the less you know. So why bother to learn? • Always remember you’re unique, just like everyone else. • Practice makes perfect. But nobody’s perfect. So why practice? • Money is not everything. There’s always Amex.

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3. A bloodthirsty pirate will wander the SEAS and essentially SEIZE everything he SEES. 2. I couldn’t SENSE any of the SCENTS in the flower shop, because for some strange reason I had 50 CENTS crammed up my nose. 1. The cut on his HEEL won’t HEAL in time for the race, so HE’LL have to drop out. Answer to Fill in the Sentence:

Answer to riddle: The card is in envelope D. If the card is in envelope A, then both B and D are true. If the card is in envelope B, then both A and D are true. If the card is in envelope C, then A, C, and D are all true. If the card is in envelope D, then the statements on all the envelope are false, except for that one envelope B. This matches the rules, and therefore, the card is in envelope D.

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Torah Thought

Parshas Pinchas By Rabbi Berel Wein

he count of the Jewish people that appears in this week’s Torah reading occurs after a long string of unpleasant incidents and tragedies in this final period of their sojourn in the Sinai desert. The simple understanding of this sequence of events and subsequent count of the people is that after so many had died in the desert, Moshe had to have an accurate number of the Jewish people before their entry into the Land of Israel. But on deeper reflection, it is possible to see a more subtle message that is very relevant to our times and circumstances. It is easy, almost understandable, for people – nations

and individuals – to lose heart after a series of reverses and tragedies occur. There arises a feeling of helplessness, frustration and eventual surrender to the unpleasant realities that surrounded them … and continue to surround them. There is an inner human voice that always whispers: “What is the use of going on and continuing to struggle, or even of living itself?” Despondency reigns supreme in the human psyche. It is no accident that depression, unfortunately, is such a widespread clinical disease in the Western world today. For after all, life is complicated and laden with intractable problems and issues. We

find it so much easier to memorialize the dead than to inspire and consecrate the living. The Torah comes to concentrate once more on the numbers of the living – the generation that did not perish in the desert and would conquer and inherit its promised homeland, against all odds and many enemies. It is for that reason that Moshe counts the Jewish people now after all of the difficulties in the desert, in order to assert that the task is to concentrate on the future and not wallow in the misfortunes of the past. The Jewish people, and in fact many nations of the world, invested greatly in memorializing the Holocaust and its victims. But even the recently departed great memorializer of the Holocaust, Elie Wiesel, told me in Miami Beach fifty years ago that the Holocaust and its memories, museums, literature and academic disciplines would be of value only if it helped build a stronger and more

vital and committed Jewish people. As important as memory is – and it certainly is very important – it alone would not guarantee Jewish survival in the future. After the Holocaust the task of the Jewish people in the Diaspora and in the nascent Jewish state of Israel was to somehow rebuild and revitalize itself; to disperse the clouds of pessimism which engulfed us and to infuse the Jewish people with a can-do spirit that would carry them forward. We, like our ancestors in the desert, were reeling from the tragedy and destruction that surrounded us. Like they, we also wailed: “Is there no end to our dying?” But by counting on the will of the survivors of Israel – every one of whom counts and is counted – the mood changed and our future became brighter than ever imagined before. This is a profound lesson that the Torah teaches us in this week’s parsha. Shabbat shalom.

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The Observant Jew

When “Good for the Jews” isn’t so “Good for the Jews” By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz

s election season heats up, we are bombarded on all sides by people spouting information, misinformation, and opinions both misguided and not about the candidates they want to see win. I, for one, am always careful to vote, as I feel it is a civic responsibility. It is my hishtadlus, my effort to be a part of the process. However, I think that the way I think about the elections is different from that of many people. Don’t get me wrong; there are many who think this way too, but they are part of a silent minority. I just figured that in the interest of equal time I’d share my perspective. The basic guidelines Jews have used since they came to these shores and started voting, as well as how they historically viewed world events, was, “Is it good for the Jews?” While that may sound rather selfish, it makes a lot of sense. Since we know that the Torah says, “Your life comes first,” we must be concerned with self-preservation in a primary role, rather than an altruistic one that will be detrimental to our well-being. How one defines “good for the Jews” will take on differ-

ent forms, however. For some people, it means voting for the most liberal candidates who are proponents of allowing everyone to do what they want, including practice Judaism. For some it will mean looking at which platforms conform most to the Torah’s ideals and standards. Still others will look for a nation with no mention of religion. Regardless of how you look at it, I believe that sometimes “good for the Jews” is no good for the Jews. When I see people getting all worked up, I realize that they are forgetting one crucial ingredient: Hashem. When they speak about how their candidate will do this or that, I think to myself, “That’s what you think.” Why? Because most of the time, what politicians say they will do is not what they end up doing – but it isn’t their fault. Now, granted, you may have some people going into it lying, and they intend to do something other than what they promise, but when someone takes the office of president, they lose their free will faster than anyone else. Chazal tell us, “Lev melachim v’sarim b’yad Hashem,” the hearts of kings and princes

are in the hand of G-d. Since their decisions affect the lives of millions, Hashem keeps them on a tight leash. So, my first point of departure is that I realize that who I see today is not necessarily who they will be tomorrow. Their decisions will be subject to G-d’s directives. The next is something I’ve shared with my readers in the past. The Gemara (Sanhedrin 97a) says, “[Moshiach] Ben Dovid will not come until the Jews have despaired of the Redemption.” R’ Yaakov Kaminetsky zt”l explained, “The Jews will not, chas v’shalom, give up on the geulah, but will recognize that the Redemption will not come at the hand of any government, nor at the largesse of any gentile nation. It will come when they realize there is no other avenue for it but through the direct guidance of HaKadosh Baruch Hu.” When I see people saying, “This candidate will do this,” or “He is positively inclined towards the Jews because…” I start getting nervous. They’re putting their faith in a person, rather than Hashem, and that is not good for the Jews. Yes, you should do your research on the candidates and see which ones strike you

as genuine, honorable, and more likely to do what they say. You should follow your heart and vote for the candidates you trust up and down the ticket. But don’t hang

So let us pray that our leaders be invested by G-d with the knowledge, wisdom, and insight to rule properly, but instead of wanting a specific candidate in Washing-

Don’t hang your hat on their victory to change the world.

your hat on their victory to change the world. If you remember that G-d is in control even in a democracy, and that He sets the leaders at their posts, then you will not get carried away with your positions and your candidate. You will not yell, threaten, or harm anyone else to show that you’re right and they’re going to ruin the country. You will remain humble and remind yourself that although you think you know what will happen you really don’t. And if you think there’s a contradiction between your free will to vote as you wish and G-d’s Divine role in denying that wish, I have two words for you: Electoral College.

ton, we should be working towards getting a new king in Jerusalem, who will truly be good for the Jews, speedily and in our days.

Jonathan Gewirtz is an inspirational writer and speaker whose work has appeared in publications around the world. You can find him at www.facebook.com/RabbiGewirtz, and follow him on Instagram @RabbiGewirtz or Twitter @RabbiJGewirtz. He also operates JewishSpeechWriter.com, where you can order a custom-made speech for your next special occasion. Sign up for the Migdal Ohr, his weekly PDF Dvar Torah in English. E-mail info@JewishSpeechWriter.com and put Subscribe in the subject.

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Between the Lines

Consistency and Constancy By Eytan Kobre

It takes twenty years to become an overnight success.– Eddie Cantor

n 2004, Michigan-area hospitals began implementing a new procedure in their intensive care units, achieving remarkable results almost immediately. Three months after implementation, the procedure had cut the infection rate of ICU patients by two-thirds; within 18 months, the procedure had saved the lives of over 1,500 people while slashing $75 million in healthcare expenses. The procedure was even written up in the New England Journal of Medicine. And yet the procedure was as simple and fundamental as it gets. It was a checklist. The checklist strategy was spearheaded by physician Peter Pronovost and later popularized by writer Atul Gawande. Gawande’s bestselling book, The Checklist Manifesto, describes how Pronovost’s simple checklist triggered such dramatic results. On a sheet of plain paper, [Pronovost] plotted out the steps to take in order to avoid infections…Doctors are supposed to (1) wash their hands with soap, (2) clean the patient’s skin with antiseptic, (3) put sterile drapes over the entire patient, (4) wear a sterile mask, hat, gown, and gloves, and (5) put a sterile dressing

over the catheter site once the line is in… These steps are no-brainers; they have been known and taught for years… Still, Pronovost asked the nurses in his ICU to observe the doctors for a month… In more than a third of patients, they skipped at least one [of the steps]. This “medical miracle” saved 1,500 lives while cutting healthcare costs. No technical innovations. No pharmaceutical discoveries. No cutting-edge techniques. No miracles. Just the power of consistency – ensuring that each step in a simple process was repeated without fail. There is a debate as to which verse best sums up the Torah and its ideals (Yerushalmi, Nedarim 9:4). R’ Akiva suggests, “And you should love your fellow man as yourself” (Vayikra 19:18); Ben Azai counters with, “This is the book of the generations of Adam; on the day G-d created man, He made him in His image” (Bereishis 5:1). In the introduction to his Ein Yaakov, R’ Yaakov ibn Habib cites the following additional opinions (which he “saw written…yet sought it and failed to find it anywhere”) – Ben Zoma: “Hear Israel, Hashem is our G-d, Hashem is One” (Devarim 6:4); Ben Nannas: “And you should love your fellow man like yourself” (Vayikra 19:18); and Ben Pazi: “The one sheep you should offer in the morning, and the second sheep you should offer in the afternoon” (Bam-

idbar 28:4). Now, the first two opinions are reasonable enough. One sets forth an overarching vision of our relationship with G-d, while the other provides the framework of all interpersonal interaction. But Ben Pazi’s pick? It is a rather ordinary, technical verse dealing with the Constant Offering, which consisted of sheep being sacrificed in the Bais HaMikdash each and every day, without fail. Further reflection upon Ben Pazi’s choice, however, reveals a lesson every bit as formidable as the others: real and lasting success is attained only through consistency (Nesivos Olam, Ahavas HaReia 1). Lofty achievements and stirring aspirations are great, but consistent and constant progress – the daily grind – is where genuine and lasting accomplishments are found. Because consistent actions become habits; habits become character traits; and character traits turn into a life of success. Or, as Aristotle opined, “We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Consider great athletes. Cal Ripken Jr. wasn’t great because of a few exceptional seasons but because of his consistency over a record 2,632 consecutive games. Michael Jordan was great because he averaged 30 points per game spanning a 1,072game career. Peyton Manning, in his first 16 seasons, never threw for less

than 3,700 yards. Tom Seaver put it this way: “My theory is to strive for consistency, not to worry about the numbers. If you dwell on statistics you get shortsighted, if you aim for consistency, the numbers will be there at the end.” Success in the spiritual realm is no different. A Jewish king always must have a sefer Torah by his side so as to have constant access to its guiding words (Devarim 17:19; Sichos Mussar 92). True fear of heaven can be attained only through consistent, “uninterrupted” immersion in the Torah and its values (Mesilas Yesharim, Chapter 25). Indeed, we are “to walk in [G-d’s] ways all the days” of our lives “without any interruption between them” (Ibn Ezra, Devarim 19:9). R’ Yisrael Salanter would tell his students of the lesson to be learned from birds. “A bird can soar higher and higher, as long as it flaps its wings without pause. If it halts even briefly, it will fall right to the ground. And so it is with humans.” Consistency and constancy are so important in spiritual pursuits because they are the mark of a true servant of G-d. Imagine a babysitter who tells you at a job interview that she is dependable…most of the time. Or a car salesman who tells you that he is honest…most of the time. Or a surgeon who, before operating on you, told you that he or she was able to focus…most of the time. None of these would inspire much confi-

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dence. Because successful and dedicated people do what they do – however ordinary – with constancy and consistency. Consistency forever changed the trajectory of R’ Akiva’s life. Still illiterate at the age of 40, R’ Akiva

So, at the age of 40, R’ Akiva left home to study Torah (Nedarim 50a). When he finally returned home 12 years later, R’ Akiva approached his house and overheard his wife remark that she would be happy if he learned for another 12 years. So

“We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

noticed a well stone that bore an indentation fashioned by dripping water. The water was only a trickle, but it was constant and consistent. R’ Akiva reasoned that if something as soft as water could whittle a hole in solid rock, surely the Torah, which is described as iron hard, would leave an indelible impression on one’s heart (Avos d’Rebbi Nosson 6:2).

that’s what he did. Without even going inside to see his wife, R’ Akiva made an about-face and went back to learn for another 12 years because he understood the power of consistency (Sichos Mussar 92). Entering his house and seeing his wife would have reduced one continuous 24-year period of study into two 12year periods. And, at least when it

comes to constancy, 12 plus 12 does not equal 24. This past week, on the Seventeenth of Tammuz, we mourned the tragedy of no longer being able to bring the Constant Offering (Ta’anis 4:6). While the primary tragedy lies in the inability to serve G-d through this specific sacrifice, perhaps we also mourn the loss of that twice-daily reminder of just how important constancy and consistency can be. Because every so often, we do something truly great; more often, however, our lives are comprised of those ordinary things we do day-in and day-out. It is this core of consistency and constancy that defines who we are. It may not make headlines, but it is the stuff we’re made of. *

There once was a man who went to study kung fu at the Shaolin Mon-

astery. When he arrived, the monks brought him to a pool and told him to spend all day and all night hitting the water. This went on for weeks and months on end. Eventually, the man grew frustrated that he was being denied the true secrets of Kung Fu, and he left the monastery and returned home. His family gathered round and asked what he had learned. “Nothing!” the man cried out in frustration, as he pounded his hand on the table in frustration. And, much to his surprise, the table splintered to pieces. That’s how progress is made. Just keep at it. Keep working. Keep hitting the water. Success will follow.

Eytan Kobre is a writer, speaker, mediator, and attorney living in Kew Gardens Hills. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? E-mail eakobre@outlook.com.

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THIS WEEK, WE’RE TALKING TO…

Simcha Day Camp How are the Five Towns’ youngest residents spending their summer? Over the next few weeks, we’ll be speaking to different day camps to learn how their campers are spending their 12 weeks of summer vacation.

SIMCHA DAY CAMP IS LOCATED ON THE YESHIVA DARCHEI TORAH CAMPUS AND IS A MAGNET OF FUN FOR 800 CAMPERS DURING THE SUMMER. BETWEEN SWIMMING, TRIPS, LEARNING, CHEERS AND A DYNAMIC STAFF, THE BOYS LOOK FORWARD TO SDC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THIS WEEK, WE WERE PRIVILEGED TO SPEAK WITH SIMCHA DAY CAMP’S DIRECTOR

Thank you so much for speaking with us. I know Simcha Day Camp has been around for decades. When did it all begin? It’s a pleasure speaking with you. In 1978, the Hartman Y opened Simcha by the Sea. In 1991, Yeshiva Darchei Torah bought the camp and it has been Simcha Day Camp ever since. That’s many years of camp cheers. How long have you been with Simcha Day Camp? Rabbi Taub: I’ve been with the yeshiva for 10 years as a 3rd grade rebbe and joined the amazing SDC staff as Head Counselor four summers ago. This year I stepped into the role of camp Director. Rabbi Sudwerts: After being a counselor in 2002 and 2003, I joined the head staff as the Senior division head in 2009 for four years. The following three years I joined Rabbi Taub as his Assistant Head

RABBI TAUB AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR RABBI SUDWERTS FOR A BEHIND-THE-SCENES THAT ROCKS THE CAMP.

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Counselor and moved into the Assistant Director position this year. So between the both of you there’s a lot of years of camp fun. We’re almost halfway through the summer! How many boys having been enjoying their summer fun at SDC? We have over 800 campers hailing from all over the 5 boroughs and the Five Towns. We even have some boys from as far as Texas and Canada. There must be something really special about Simcha Day Camp for boys to come from far and wide. Tell us about your different divisions. What special things does each one do? There are seven divisions in SDC. Our Juniors division is led by Morah Etty Slansky who has over 20 years of preschool experience to draw from. SDC Juniors has their very own Sports Director, Rabbi

Meir Parry, who focuses on teaching the boys the fundamental skills of all the major sports. These precious 4- and 5-year-olds are learning to swim in deep water with professional lifeguards in our Olympic-size inground pool. The Intermediate division goes on various trips throughout the summer as well as enjoying late nights here in camp. Our 4th Grade division adds an in-camp overnight to the mix, while our Senior division goes on two 2-day overnights during the summer. The Intermediate division, which is divided into 3 subdivisions, is led by Rabbi Yoni Posnick, Rabbi Eliezer Weiss and Rabbi Eli Schwadel. Our 4th Grade is led by Rabbi Shmuel Rada, and Rabbi Avrohom Moshe Heller leads our Senior division. Our CIT division, led by Rabbi Bornstein, trains our future staff members and gives them hands-on experience in working with children. They also get to have lots of fun, go-

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Excitin Camp Fe g ature! BACK F O THIRD R A YEAR! ing on trips, playing ball, and joining the Seniors on their overnights.

bring excitement to their day.

It sounds like all the divisions have wonderful experiences. Absolutely. And here are some other things that help set us apart. Our amazing staff helps each camper feel as if he’s the most important camper in camp. There’s an unbelievable spirit and ruach in camp every day. Coming to camp and going home, our buses are all air-conditioned, which is really appreciated throughout the stifling summer months. And don’t forget our on-site nurse who helps the campers with any boo-boo they may have.

Sounds like fun on campus. What trips do they enjoy offgrounds? Our trips range from awesome to more awesome! The boys love all trips, from weekly bowling and batting cages to fun-filled places like Kzam, Laserbounce, Active Kidz, Funstation USA, Bounce U, and @ Play Amusements. Bigger trips include Luna Park, Adventureland, New Roc City, Rye Playland, Dave & Buster’s, Hot Skates, Bounce Trampolines, and a nighttime Mets game. On the Senior overnights this year we are going to Aquatopia Indoor water park, Mountain Creek, Dorney Park, Camp Bonim, zip-lining, banana boating and horseback riding and even sleeping overnight in an all access arcade.

What’s a “regular” day like at SDC? It starts off with two hours of davening and learning with professional rabbeim. Then there’s organized leagues. We have two swims a day – one instructional and one free – and hot lunch too, in a dining room which is pumped up with ruach and cheers. What are some of the kids’ favorite activities? Besides for all of the daily fun, the kids love when the Twins from France come. We have two concerts a summer, a petting zoo that visits, and a magic show that’s so exciting. And Torah shows and puppet shows

Wow! These trips sound amazing! Can I tag along? Are there certain perks that SDC campers enjoy? Absolutely! Air conditioned busing, 2 daily swims, a campus that’s a complete facility, over 9 acres filled with 4 baseball fields, an Olympic-size in-ground pool, 8 outdoor basketball courts, a professional grade street hockey

arena, a huge soccer field, a volleyball court, a Gaga pit, a brand new air-conditioned gym, 2 state-of-the-art playgrounds, and an indoor jungle gym. The Three Weeks are here. Do you do anything different for the Three Weeks or the Nine Days? While we always have a strong focus on middos and sportsmanship, during the Nine Days the focus is heightened with a couple of special programs. Our boys collect money for Chai Lifeline and every camper participates in the annual bowl-athon. We also run a middos program in memory of our very special camper, Aaron Tepfer a”h called Aaron’s Way. Simcha Day Camp certainly sounds like a wonderful combination of fun and excitement with an emphasis on middos and menschlechkeit. An amazing campus, exciting trips, nonstop action, and close friends make for a great summer. Keep on having a wonderful time!

By the Numbers... 6,000 Chicken nuggets served each week

85 CITs being trained as our future counselors

33 Bunks for a total of

more than 800 campers

28 Amazing trips

throughout the summer

26 Buses bringing in kids from Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island

22 Experienced rabbeim; most have 20 years of experience

15 Caring morahs

nurturing their Junior division

12 Basketball courts 9.5 Acres of fabulous campus

7 Outdoor water stations to keep hydrated while playing sports

6 Dedicated division heads

5 Full time security guards 5 Deep fryers (for those, mmm, favorite homemade chicken fingers)

4 Baseball diamonds 3 Fish tanks 2 Indoor gyms. One stateof-the-art air conditioned basketball gym. The other includes a two-storyhigh jungle gym for the Juniors.

1 is Hashem, Who

watches over all of our precious campers and staff and makes sure they have a fun and safe summer.

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Save a Child’s Heart Healing, Helping and Hope By Tammy Mark

n a sunny day in the heat of the summer in Israel, a little girl named Najma reaches out her hand. Volunteer Juliette Rudensky takes the girl’s hand in her own, while she takes in the scene around her. With half of her tour group electing the hiking option, Juliette is one of the campers who chose to spend time participating in various charitable activities – and what she experiences that day will make a lasting impression. At this cheerful facility in Southern Tel Aviv, where the warmth of the environment rivals the weather, children of all ages, backgrounds and languages play together. These children are the residents of the Legacy Heritage Save a Child’s

Heart Children’s Home, a place where sick children come to be healed and given hope for their future. Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) is an Israeli-based international organization that is dedicated to saving the lives of children from developing countries. Each year, throughout Africa, parts of Asia and many countries in the Middle East, hundreds of thousands of babies are born with surgically treatable heart problems and face certain death by age 20 without proper medical care. Through SACH, these vulnerable children are brought to Israel for treatment and the best care that modern medicine has to offer. SACH arranges 40 to

50 missions a year for the young cardiac patients, paying for travel expenses, the surgery, and the recuperation period. The SACH Children’s Home, located at the Edith Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, hosts the children both before and after the cardiac surgery, with many children requiring at least a month of medical and nutritional preparation prior to surgery. Immediately after surgery, the children spend their first hours in Wolfson’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit before being transferred to the Pediatric Surgical Department. Following the hospitalization period, the patients are discharged to the SACH residence for follow-up care, where the housemother and

a team of Israeli and international volunteers attend to the children’s everyday needs in a loving environment. On average, the young patient, often accompanied by a family member, will remain at the SACH Children’s Home for a total period of three months. At the home, children from Africa, Asia and the Palestinian Authority play together happily with Israeli children. The recovering children are joyful, comfortable and cared for, with meals provided and indoor and outdoor play spaces throughout. Though they come from different countries with different languages, the children manage to communicate with each other and even make

new friends. There are typically 20 children residing together at any given time, and mothers from the same country often find comfort and camaraderie in their shared experience. SACH has treated over 4,000 children to date, from across 51 countries, with the most recent addition of Gambia. Approximately 150 children in total reside at the SACH Children’s Home each year.

uliette, a high school student at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway, had traveled last summer to Israel with Sulam, the teen tour of Camp Morasha. All of her peers were deeply moved by the outpouring of

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Paediatric cardiologists Dr. Akiva Tamir of Wolfson Medical Center and Dr. Omar Assali from Nablus’ Rafidiya hospital examine a Palestinian child

care and compassion they witnessed during their time with the children. Juliette was transformed by her experience at SACH and her encounter with 5-year-old Najma from Zanzibar. “The environment was so loving, and the staff was so caring towards the kids. I’ll always remember the day I went to visit because I met this sweet little girl. The whole time she was holding my hand and wouldn’t let go wherever I went.” She enthused, “It was just such an amazing opportunity to visit these kids.”

ongenital heart disease is the world’s most common birth defect, causing the death

of thousands of children in developing countries each year. Eight out of every 1,000 live births around

though, with the absence of advanced healthcare, congenital heart disease is often a death sentence for

and worldwide, Wolfson physicians examine the children, determine their care, and provide the follow up

“We couldn’t communicate 100 percent but through this experience I learned that smiling is truly a universal language.”

the world have some form of CHD. The condition does not get as much attention in the United States and other developed countries since the surgery to cure this defect is a relatively routine procedure and normally addressed soon after birth. In developing countries,

children. Without access to care, even those children whose conditions are less severe would be at risk of death. The goal of the SACH organization, first and foremost, is to help as many children as possible. Through cardiology clinics in Israel

examinations as well. These countries are not equipped to provide this level of pediatric cardiac care and often lack even a general cardiologist. The only hope of managing and sustaining the needs of a population this size is to train personnel in each country to manage

their own pediatric cardiac care programs. To that end, SACH is also engaged in the first continual effort to train the specialty medical personnel in their home countries. Medical providers are brought to Israel from countries like Tanzania, Romania and China. Teams of one or two doctors, along with a nurse, will train at the Wolfson Medical Center for a period of five years. There are medical missions several times a year to these countries for the training and support of new doctors and to update and refresh the skills of the other doctors. The SACH vision is to have five satellite centers which they will oversee from Israel, supported

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Dr. Amram Cohen with patients

through telemedicine using the latest telecommunications technology. The founder and driving spirit behind SACH was Dr. Amram Cohen. While serving in the U.S. Armed Forces in Korea, Dr. Cohen was presented with the opportunity to treat orphaned and indigent Korean children. He performed 35 pediatric cardiac operations throughout his time, giving those children a new lease on life. In 1992, Dr. Cohen immigrated to Israel from the United States, joined the staff of the Wolfson Medical Center, and served as the Deputy Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery and Head of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. In 1995 Dr. Cohen was contacted by an Ethiopian doctor asking for help with two children in desperate need of heart surgery; the idea for Save a Child’s Heart was born. The organization proliferated, and today the SACH medical team of highly skilled doctors, nurses

and paramedics has grown to 70 members, with an astounding success rate of 96% over the last 20 years. Dr. Cohen passed away in 2001, but his colleagues continue his legacy and commitment to saving children, bringing the organization to even greater achievements and making it the largest humanitarian project of its kind.

he SACH medical team is made up of professionals who have dedicated their time and knowledge to performing lifesaving heart surgeries for children in need – regardless of race, religion or color, or financial status. The doctors at SACH do not take compensation. The largely Israeli medical team also includes doctors from Gaza and from Ramallah. SACH is the ultimate example of Israel’s values – combining Israel’s medical advances and humanitarian

outreach, being the proverbial light upon the nations by practice and example, through the work they do and through education of others to help themselves. Through this mission to save lives, there is also the creation of an atmosphere of caring and community. Helping children worldwide, throughout Israel and surrounding Arab countries such as Iraq, Jordan and Egypt, these volunteers are reaching out to build relationships with the people they touch. The SACH organization works towards a happier, healthier world and a better world for all children and their families. While the medical team out of Israel works feverishly to save lives, SACH relies on the international community to support and spread awareness of their work. With the Israeli board overseeing financial and daily operations, SACH has chapters in major cities in the U.S. like New York,

Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and globally in Toronto, London, Switzerland and looking towards Australia. There is also a strong young leadership group in the U.S., and SACH is a popular organization on college campuses. At a cost of $10,000 per child, SACH relies heavily on these networks of committees and supporters to spread the word. This lifesaving organization has an immediate need for expansion of the recovery room and the addition of two more operating rooms, and will ultimately build a separate children’s hospital that will allow the hospital to potentially perform 300 - 400 pediatric heart surgeries per year. The current 50 beds are usually filled to capacity at the overcrowded PICU as the Wolfson Medical Center also functions as the Middle East’s main cardiac care center. SACH gathers supporters from all over the world,

with a mission that elicits a sense of urgency and duty. The Los Angeles branch hosted their second annual West Coast Save a Child’s Heart gala in November, bringing celebrities like actress Mayim Bialik and other supporters together to honor the work that SACH does worldwide for underprivileged children. Michael Graph is on the U.S. governing board of SACH and is the cochairman of the New York Board, having gotten involved over 4 years ago when his daughter Candace returned from a gap year program in Israel before college. The multidimensional program of the Hadassah Organization featured travel, coursework, religion and volunteer opportunities and included a stretch at the SACH Children’s Home to visit with the children and parents during recovery. Graph was taken by his daughter’s passion towards the SACH mission and was inspired to get

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involved. He is very proud that he and his daughter can support the work of this global organization. “Save a Child’s Heart provides good outreach to the younger generation with tangible examples of how Israel is doing good things,” says Graph.

t is these often personal encounters that make the deepest impact. Many groups make trips to SACH each year. Visitors find the children to be remarkably happy and warm despite the circumstances that brought them there, joyfully interacting with each other, the staff and the visitors. Visits provide a glimpse of the tremendous work that happens at SACH and the opportunity to learn about how so many children have been helped in so many ways. Chanala Langer, a camper on the most recent Sulam trip and a student at Stella

K. Abraham High School, had an equally moving experience on her visit with the children of SACH. “We couldn’t communicate 100 percent but through this experience I learned that smiling is truly a universal language. I also learned how to appreciate my life and how

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now a 28-year-old Ethiopian young man. He was orphaned and living on the street at age 6 and was fortunate to be treated at SACH when he collapsed at age 10. In 2009, he opened a school for underprivileged children and has since educated close to 200 children

returned to the Wolfson hospital 15 years later to have his daughters’ hearts checked to ensure they are free of abnormalities. It is important and very gratifying to share these stories of healing; Graph also sees it as an opportunity to promote peace. “We

SACH is the ultimate example of Israel’s values – combining Israel’s medical advances and humanitarian outreach, being the proverbial light upon the nations by practice and example.

privileged we are – and the importance of helping others.” There are already countless success stories of the grown patients who are healthy and thriving, making an impact and giving back to the world. One former SACH patient is

from his community. Another recipient of the lifesaving surgery is a young woman of 24, also from Ethiopia, who was treated at age 9 and is studying law in order to work for human rights, with a specialty in children’s rights. Another grateful patient from Gaza

hope for the children and their families to become future goodwill ambassadors for Israel,” says Graph. SACH welcomes visitors to peek inside their walls and interact with their children, witnessing the distinctive multi-culturalism that is unique in the Mid-

dle East and around the world. Even through times of regional conflict and war, SACH remains steadfast in its commitment to the welfare of children of developing countries, providing them with excellent treatment in a warm and caring environment. Looking brightly toward the future, the Save a Child’s Heart organization is determined to expand their lifesaving work and simultaneously spread hope of peace and progress to the next generation. The Wolfson Medical Center is a large metropolitan hospital and a teaching hospital affiliated with Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine. SACH is an important element in the growth of the hospital, as it is Israel’s second most active center for pediatric cardiac surgery. Out of the 450 children treated at Wolfson’s PICU every year, 40% are patients of Save a Child’s Heart.

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Dr. Deb

What Does it Mean to Accept G-d’s Decrees? By Deb Hirschhorn, Ph.D.

e are told to accept G-d’s decrees, but does that mean we have to live in miserable circumstances, keep our mouths shut, and pretend to be all right when we aren’t? This woman, we’ll call her Addie, would cry every week as she lit her Shabbos candles. “Please, Hashem, help my husband to change his ways!” It seemed to her that for years – decades – He did not answer. Nothing changed. And what she was doing wasn’t working either: Sometimes she would beg her husband and sometimes she would argue. Other times she would ignore his temper and his rants. She would then tell the children that “Abba doesn’t mean it.” But there was a very high price to ignoring: The children had to absorb into their delicate souls the harsh words and the mean tone. They couldn’t get angry; they couldn’t be resentful. They could only feel that their voices were muffled. Sometimes they were even confused, wondering if they themselves had done something to deserve the outburst. The children grew up and left home. They had as little to do with

their parents as possible. And Addie was stuck in the same bad marriage. Finally she sought spiritual advice (long time in coming). One rabbi sent her to a therapist. The therapist could not get through to the husband who quickly quit ther-

SO WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ACCEPT G-D’S DECREES?

It looks like when Addie accepted the situation, it did not improve, but when she took matters into her

We have to tune to the station we want in order to receive the message there.

apy. Another few rabbis warned this man to stop his antics or he would lose his wife. Finally, a rabbi told her she had permission to leave the marriage. “Write him a letter, very short, saying what changes you must have or you will divorce,” he suggested. “And then the rest is in his hands.” Addie did just that. And magic happened. He rang up the therapist to get to work on himself.

own hands, that’s when things finally started to change for the better. So accepting G-d’s decree that she live in an awful marriage seems to have been the wrong choice. That would be a misunderstanding. We are given the life we have in order to grow. In the process of growth, our very behavior declares Hashem’s rule over the world. We do that and we’ve done what we are

here for. So to accept the situation means to realize that this custom-made life was given to us for our benefit: We are to use it in order to grow, not to tolerate the pain of the status quo. Addie’s job, then, in “accepting” this would require her not to beg HaKadosh Baruch Hu to change her husband but to change herself. To truly accept her circumstance means to recognize that it was gifted to her so as to be helpful to her. Her tefillah should have been, “Hashem what should I do? What is the right thing for me to do?” It took her a long time to “get” that answer. Why? My thought is that she was not in “receiving” mode for an answer like that. When I lived in Florida, Rabbi Casriel Brusowankin used to say that we are all like radios (remember those?). We have to tune to the station we want in order to receive the message there. What Addie was doing during those miserable decades was asking G-d to do the work. She wasn’t “tuned into” the “station” that told her what action to take. I don’t mean to be hard on Addie. It could be that she needed all those years of proof that Hashem was not go-

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ing to change her husband before she could take that unpleasant final step. For Addie, accepting G-d’s decree meant recognizing that she needed to learn to be brave enough to take such enormous action; that, in fact, she was born into this particular life because her good neshama only lacked the middos of courage and self-reliance to be perfect. The life she was given – with this particular difficult husband – was tailored for her to master these things. A gift. What looks like we were dealt a bad hand is actually a good hand. It is custom-made for us as a tool for growth. I think the same is true of the Three Weeks that we are in now. I heard the idea this Shabbos that our tefillos on Tisha B’Av don’t have a component in them of teshuva because the whole point of the Three Weeks and Tisha B’Av is to prepare us to first begin to do teshuva. It is a time whose increasing difficulty is meant to sensitize us. Like Addie, we seem to need this time to just recognize that we have actions we are supposed to take; we have to be sensitized to the enormity of the choices we make – and their implications. There was huge suffering in Eretz Yisroel then as there is now. Yet the suffering now, as then, compels us to think about our choices and take action. That is the gift of the life we were given, even its pain. So accepting doesn’t mean accepting the status quo. It means accepting the playing pieces. We can build anything we want with them.

BUT HOW WOULD ADDIE HAVE KNOWN WHAT TO DO?

Remember the analogy of the radio receiver? Hashem is there for us in our daily lives but we are often too busy • complaining • feeling sorry for ourselves • blaming others • feeling like we did “everything” to tune into His messages. If we would stop our own internal talk and literally accept the situation we were given with Thanks – that’s true acceptance – then we are in a far better position to “hear” the answers we are given. This is why I am such a big ad-

vocate of mindfulness meditation. By stopping the internal chatter – complaints, self-pity, blame, hopelessness – we are in a position to receive the answers we need. That is the manner in which tefillah should be done, by the way: We should be 100% focused on the prayer and not

what is on our To-Do list. All it takes is that you take no more than a minute at a time to start. Breathe deeply and slowly. Relax your body and empty your mind completely. Focus on your breath in order to have something to focus on. And keep doing that.

It will bring you comfort and inner peace. Best of all, it will create space in your head to be a receiver. Dr. Deb Hirschhorn is a Marriage and Family Therapist. She can be reached at 646-54-DRDEB or by writing drdeb@drdeb.com.

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Health & F tness

Zika Rears Its Ugly Head By Hylton I. Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP

e were warned it was going to happen. We witnessed it emerging in other countries. And now, unfortunately, it has reared its ugly head right here in New York City. It was announced last Friday that the first baby infected with the dreaded Zika virus has been born in New York City. The accompanying concern

for this poor baby as well as what’s in store for us is now front-and-center stage. The Zika virus is transmitted by the same type of mosquito that carries dengue fever, yellow fever, and chikungunya virus. A mosquito bites an infected person and then passes those viruses to other people it bites. On occasion, accord-

ing Thomas Frieden, MD, director of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Zika virus can be transmitted through intimate physical contact. And, unfortunately, Zika can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause birth defects, especially microcephaly. Microcephaly is a birth defect where a baby’s head is smaller than expected when compared to babies of the same gender and age. Babies with microcephaly often have smaller brains that might not have developed properly in utero or after birth, and they often have developmental issues. Generally, there’s no treatment for microcephaly, but early intervention with therapies such as speech and occupational therapies may help enhance the development of a child with microcephaly. Most people infected with the Zika virus don’t have symptoms or the symptoms – fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes – may be mild. Other symptoms include muscle pain and headache. Symptoms can last for several days to a week. If you have traveled to an area where Zika might be present and are concerned that you have Zika-like symptoms, contact your physician immediately. Blood and urine tests can confirm whether you have the Zika virus. Regrettably, at present, there is no antidote medicine for Zika. There is neither a vaccine, although that’s being worked on. We can help to prevent Zika.

Steps include using an EPA-certified insect repellent; wearing longsleeved shirts and pants and covering legs; and removing standing water around your home. Also, stay in places with air conditioning or window and door screens. Further, consult http://wwwnc.

Infection during pregnancy can cause birth defects, especially microcephaly.

cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-travel-information. This CDC website has travel maps alerting one to where Zika is present. We live in a world where everything is instantaneous and we cross continents and oceans in a flash. So, too, can mosquitoes and what have you. But we need to stay ahead of the curve and prevention is the way to go.

Dr. Hylton Lightman is a pediatrician and Medical Director of Total Family Care of the 5 Towns and Rockaway PC. He can be reached at www.totalfamilycaremd.com, on Instagram at #lightmanpeds or visit him on Facebook.

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Health & F tness

National Salad Week By Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN

his past week not only marks the halfway point of the summer, it also marks an important week for nutrition lovers. The last week of July is National Salad Week. Why does salad deserve so much honor? Salad helps us live longer and better. Eating salad daily can be one of the healthiest – and easiest – eating habits one can adopt. Eating salad is the simplest way to obtain the recommended servings of vegetables daily. Experts suggest eating 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. What makes salad so healthy? Salad is packed with fiber. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with fiber which helps keep one fuller for longer and helps keep the digestive system happy. Additionally, fiber helps lower cholesterol levels in the bloodstream, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Fiber also decreases the spike in glucose, making salad an excellent choice for diabetics. Aside from fiber, salad is rich in many nutrients such as antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, folic acid, lycopene and beta-carotene. Salad has been linked to building stronger bones (due to vitamin K), better eyesight (due to vitamin A), and a reduced risk of developing diabetes (due to magnesium). Research has also shown a strong as-

sociation between high consumption of fruits and vegetables and a lower risk of developing cancer (mainly due to antioxidants). Finally, the reason we’ve all been waiting for: weight loss! Vegetables are the only food that can be eaten in an unlimited amount. They’re that healthy. A salad is not only a low-calorie, high fiber meal. It also comes

Make sure to keep the salad greens refrigerated. Many other vegetables are also offered pre-washed and cut up in the fresh produce aisle as well. If you don’t want the trouble of cutting up a salad at home, almost every restaurant has salad on the menu, and even better, many places offer “a create your own salad”! A common complaint in terms

These days, getting a salad just about anywhere is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

packed with vitamins and nutrients. Salads are both full of heart-healthy, cancer-fighting agents, and are fantastic weight loss and weight maintenance tools. A large salad also increases satiety, leaving little room for excess calories. You know salad is important when you start to see it on every fast food menu. These days, getting a salad just about anywhere is as easy as 1, 2, 3. If preparing a salad at home, one can purchase pre-washed, prechecked, cut up lettuce, spinach, or other salad greens from any supermarket in the fresh produce aisle.

of salad is the prep time. My recommendation is to prepare an extra-large salad in the beginning of the week. This way you won’t have to chop up salads daily. Get all the work done in one shot. You can even store it in separate containers for an easy grab and go. Hold off on the dressing until you are just about ready to eat it, otherwise the salad will get soggy. Get creative with your salads. Try different vegetables daily or weekly to increase variety and health benefits, and so you don’t get bored. You can even include fruit, nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains if you want

something in addition to vegetables. Nowadays, just about anything goes into a salad! The tricky part is that the non-vegetables additions sometimes add a lot of calories. Be conscious of portion sizes of the additions. Furthermore, limit salad dressing. Steer clear of fatty, mayonnaise, creamy dressings – those can add unimaginable amounts of calories. You might as well eat a burger. Olive oil, salt, spices, vinegars, and lemon and lime juice make a delicious and healthy salad dressing. Incorporate salads into your daily menu to enjoy the delicious and nutritious perks! Turn every week into National Salad Week!

Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN, is a Master’s level Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist. She graduated CUNY Brooklyn College receiving a Bachelor’s in Science and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences. Her Dietetic Internship was completed under Brooklyn College primarily in Ditmas Park Care Center and Boro Park Center where she developed clinical and education skills to treat patients with comprehensive nutrition care. She is currently a dietitian at Boro Park Center and a private nutrition consultant. She can be reached at Cindy Weinberger1@gmail.com.

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Parenting Today

Ways to Engage your Teenagers (That Won’t Annoy Them) By Raizel Druxman

eing a teenager can be rough. Being the parent of a teenager can be equally frustrating. Adolescence is a time of transition and confusion and teens themselves often don’t understand what’s happening. They frequently send mixed messages and get angry when adults do the same. They want to be independent and strong, but they also need your physical and emotional support. Navigating the turbulent landscape of the teenage experience can be equally challenging for teens and the adults in their lives. Although it can be compelling to dismiss their experiences, making the effort to understand teens can have an enormous impact on their ability to channel their energy, passion and idealism. When teens are feeling confident, clear, safe, and supported, they can accomplish incredible things. Like any other effort to improve, consistency is key. With a little understanding, compassion and sensitive and intentional practices, you can improve your relationship and help your teen tap into their potential. Dr. Tamir Rotman, clinical psychologist and founder of Free Spirit Experience, which helps troubled teens “restart” their lives, shares

his expert advice on how to improve communication and connection with your teen.

1. GO WITH THEIR FLOW.

Pay attention to when they need you close by and when they want some distance. Give them choice to connect by saying, “I’ll be around if you need me.” This is a great way to be avail-

about their interests to ask relevant questions. This effectively says, “I am interested in you – I care.” If it’s late in the game, you can still earn their trust, but you will have to show genuine and persistent interest for them to buy it and take you seriously.

4. LISTEN DURING A CONFLICT.

Be predictable, in a good way, so they can rely on you when they need to.

able without imposing on them.

2. BE AN ANCHOR OF STABILITY.

Although they may fight you on it, for teens, stability is safety. Be predictable, in a good way, so they can rely on you when they need to.

3. START YOUNG.

If you want them to feel safe to talk to you, it’s important to start listening to them when they are young children. Be curious about the things that interest them and know enough

If you really listen and try to understand them, they will try to listen to you too. Even when you’re sure you’ve heard it all already or that they are trying to rock the boat stay curious. Genuinely ask them what had happened to truly seek to understand where they are coming from.

5. VALIDATE THEIR FEELINGS.

It’s crucial to validate their feelings. It’s a very common mistake to start by giving advice or explain-

ing yourself or the other person involved. However, that will only alienate your teen and make them feel more isolated. Always start by acknowledging their experience and their side. You can say, “It must be really difficult/ sad/frustrating to...,” so they hear that you are interested in understanding them and they have a safe space to be heard.

6. BE PROACTIVE.

Reach out to your teen when you see that they are struggling. Find a good time to say, “I see that you are having a tough time and I really want to help.” Don’t be afraid to be creative, ask for outside help, and use trial and error with your teen to find a solution.

7. BE PATIENT.

Trust yourself and be patient with the process. Even when your teen is acting stormy, just know that the turbulence reflects their thoughts. Do your best to have compassion for your teen and for yourself. Involve your teen in the process in whatever way possible. The best solutions come when change comes from a conscious choice. Don’t worry, you’ve got this.

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Dating Dialogue

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

My husband is a talmid chacham. Learning is his greatest love and any and every free moment in his life is spent with a sefer in his hand. He even attends simchot with a sefer, so that he can take advantage of every possible moment doing what he loves best. Of course, this creates certain problems between us, but that’s not why I’m writing to you. Our daughter has been dating for the past few months and she has recently explained to me why she has not met anyone who interests her at all. My husband wants and expects her to marry someone exactly like himself, who, for instance, chooses to walk down the street reading from some sefer and looking a little strange. This example kind of says it all. So we’ve been putting out the message to everyone that this is what we are looking for, for our daughter. Our daughter has gone out with several of these type of super-serious learners and finally told me that it’s not for her. She certainly wants someone committed to learning, but she also wants a husband who is fun and has many other interests in his life – someone who would enjoy going ice skating with her, or go on rides in an amusement park, a fun loving individual. My husband is not fun loving and the type of men he wants her to go out with seem to have no time in their lives for fun. I’ve discussed this with my husband and he doesn’t seem to be able to understand or care about our daughter’s needs. I’ve told him that we have to start looking for a different type of man for her to date and he refuses to budge. We are constantly fighting over this issue, and meanwhile, our daughter doesn’t even want to date anymore if it means dating young men who she can’t relate to at all. I believe my husband is wrong, and he shouldn’t make this about what he wants. He refuses to see it our way. Am I right, and if so, how do I get him to understand that if he forces our daughter to marry the man of his dreams – she’ll probably be miserable forever?

Dear Navidaters,

The feedback from our readers has been remarkable. In order to facilitate further discussion, you can now continue the conversation anonymously on our website. Every Sunday, we will upload the weekend’s most recent edition of What Would You Do If to the dating forum at thenavidaters.com. Join The Navidaters and your fellow TJH readers in a comprehensive dialogue with regard to dating, relationships and marriage. The forum will be moderated daily for everyone’s comfort and safety. See you there! Disclaimer: This column is not intended to diagnose or otherwise offer resolutions to any questions. Our intention is not to offer any definitive conclusions to any particular question, but to offer areas of exploration for the author and reader. Due to the nature of the column receiving only a short snapshot of an issue, without the benefit of an actual discussion, the panel’s role is to offer a range of possibilities. We hope to open up meaningful dialogue and individual exploration.

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The Panel

The Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz, M.S.

t’s good that you mention that you and your spouse have problems in your marriage. But you don’t seem to recognize that this query isn’t about convincing him to see things the way you and your daughter see them and to change his approach. Unless you deal with your marriage in a deep, significant way with real commitment on both sides to marital therapy and change, change will not happen anytime soon. Therefore, your daughter needs to take responsibility for her own dating opportunities. She needs to speak up for herself. Empower her with the courage to reach out to shadchanim and others who can help with networking. Encourage her to spend Shabbos in other communities, join appropriate dating sites, and socialize with young couples who are of the type she wants. You and your husband’s marital issues and differences should not be part of her quest for a marriage partner. She may need to move out if the atmosphere is as toxic as it seems. She needs support in separating from the environment you describe and becoming her own adult who takes charge of her own shidduchim. Good help for her is important during this separation process. You can pay for it in order to show your support but this has to become her own quest. Her shidduch needs are exacerbating your marital problems. Keep her out of it by encouraging her to separate and move on from there.

The Mother Sarah Schwartz Schreiber, PA

here’s more than one way your daughter wants someone not like Dear Old Dad. The fact is he doesn’t understand or care about her

needs. And what every person ultimately wants is someone who cares about them and their needs. That’s the bottom line. Your husband is wonderful and admirable. But he wants his clone as a son-in-law rather than the person who’s right for his daughter. And you, rightfully, are standing up for your daughter. Based on this short vignette, I have a hunch that you often play this role in the family dynamic: the parent who “gets” the children’s emotional needs and advocates for them with a father whose intentions may be in the right place but doesn’t understand or cave to his children. Now things have come to a head and you’re stuck in the middle. The answer is: get out of the middle. Let’s switch up the dynamic here. This is between your daughter and your husband, not between you and your husband. So your daughter will have to work with your husband, and you, on the side, will have to work with your daughter to get her married to the Right One. It’s time for a date! This date should be between your husband and daughter, and she should be the one asking him out. Your daughter should sit down with your husband, preferably at the local coffee shop away from you and away from her siblings, for a 15-minute chat. And you need to coach her privately on what she needs to tell him (deep breath here), “Tatty, I love you very much. I truly admire you. You are an amazing person and a talmid chacham, and you really have made our home a Torah home. I want to marry someone with your values and love of Torah, values that I, as your daughter, share. However, as the hakeres habayis, I also want someone I can relate to and talk to. So, when speaking to shadchanim, please reframe your original request. Please tell them that your daughter wants a ben Torah, in middos and learning, who can talk to her and relate to her. He should be someone

who is meurav im habriyos, who is caring and who places Torah above all else. He should know that he’s getting into a family with a fatherin-law who is constantly learning and that his daughter would like a true ben Torah in this way as well.” The next step is for you to quietly (again, this is not between you and your husband anymore), call all the shadchanim to update them on “what works” for your daughter. Describe your family. But emphasize that you daughter needs someone she can talk to and have some fun with. When you do, please be specific about what a good time is to your daughter: an afternoon playing Parcheesi? A visit to a nursing home? Sitting with a friend singing? Bowling? Hiking? Great Adven-

This date should be between your husband and daughter, and she should be the one asking him out.

tures? This way the shadchan will have a clearer idea about what your daughter is all about and what she needs. And what does she like to talk about: Books? Politics: The latest shiur? A funny Vine? This will give the shadchan a better picture of your daughter. And I’m sure the shadchan will understand.

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The Dating Mentor Rochel Chafetz, Educator/Mentor

f your husband is truly a man of the book, which he appears to be, tell him that you would like to go speak to a rav together. If he agrees to go, then we know that his Torah is being internalized the way that it should be. However, if he says no, then we understand that his Torah is not as pure and truthful as he

makes it look – and that would be very sad indeed! We say every day, “learn, learn, listen and do.” Unfortunately, for some people, the learning is purely done for an intellectual pursuit or an obligation, rather than allowing the words and the lessons to sink in. I hope it’s not the case with your husband. Good luck.

The Single Irit Moshe

n this situation, I suggest you approach someone whom your husband respects and someone who your husband is able to listen to and hear reason from. If that doesn’t work, then send your daughter to a respected shadchan and let her convey what she is looking for in a man. Let your daughter and her respective suitor go out when your husband is busy or not around. She can have him

You are the rope in a game of tug of war between him and your daughter.

meet her somewhere outside of your home, for instance at a supportive family member’s house, during the initial stage of dating. If and when it becomes relevant, you can then break the news to your husband. Wishing you and your daughter much luck and shalom bayis!

Pulling It All Together The Navidaters Dating and Relationship Coaches and Therapists

et’s get right to the point. Yes, you are right. Before I respond to the situation with your daughter, I first need to talk to you … about you. From what you describe, your husband seems pretty unyielding. A “my way or the highway” kind of guy. It doesn’t seem as though he has empathy for your daughter’s feelings and needs, nor does he seem to recognize the painful position he puts you in; you are the rope in a game of tug of war between him and your daughter. He does not allow the two of you to present as a healthy, unified front to the children. And so you are forced to choose between him and your daughter. Perhaps the next sefer he should read at a simcha will concern how a true ben Torah is supposed to treat his wife and children. And maybe the first page will read, “Put the sefer down and talk to your wife.” I have to wonder if this episode does not exist in a vacuum and whether you have been placed in this position before. Perhaps the circumstances were different, but the same dynamic was in place; your husband calls the shots which do not take anyone else’s needs into

consideration, and then you are left to pick up the pieces of his harsh decrees. If this is an ongoing pattern o f behavior, then you may find yourself chronically confused about whether you are right or wrong. It is imperative that you understand how valid your opinion is and that it is just as important as your husband’s. If you aren’t already speaking to your own therapist, I suggest you do so. I would like to see you getting support, validation, and the tools you need to live your best life in this marriage. A couple of panelists suggested that it is your daughter who will have to have a heart to heart with her father about her dating and shidduch potentials. I think this is great advice, however you know your husband best. Do you think your husband will be receptive to your daughter? If there is a slight chance he will hear her plea, then I think that this suggestion is the most direct and practical suggestion. However, if your husband is a brick wall and completely unreachable, or if he can be abusive, either physically or ver-

bally, then we don’t want to set her up to reason with an unreasonable person. We don’t engage unreasonable or abusive people in dialogue because this reinforces the notion that we can get an abusive/unreasonable person to change. And we are not responsible for the behavior of an abusive/unreasonable person. This leads me to my next suggestion, as mentioned by the panelists. Because your husband will not entertain the feelings of his wife and daughter, perhaps he will listen to a respected rav. Tell your husband that you are concerned about the current dating standstill, and that you are willing to listen to what a rav has to say. Speak to the rav beforehand and tell him every last detail about what is going on in the house. Hopefully, these efforts will be just what the doctor ordered. But if they are not, I am afraid you have a much larger on your issue on your hands. You will then have to ultimately choose between pleasing your husband, who is unequivocally wrong in this circumstance, and what is in the best interest of your daughter. And your daughter will have her own difficult decision to make. Will she remain under her father’s tutelage or will she be propelled to gain independence and take charge of her dating, knowing

there will probably be serious consequences from her father? Difficult decisions for both you and your daughter. If your daughter is open to counsel, I recommend you suggest to her that she speak to a therapist during this time. She too needs support, validation, and the tools necessary to navigate this trying time. Your daughter has the right to her feelings, as do we all. She has the right to want to be with a man who is fun and exciting, if that is what she wants. She has the right to want to be with a man who engages her, who talks to her, who cherishes her, and who understands that there must be a healthy balance between religious learning and observance and time spent with family. She has the right to be in a healthy relationship. Sincerely, Jennifer

Esther Mann, LCSW and Jennifer Mann, LCSW are licensed, clinical psychotherapists and dating and relationship coaches working with individuals, couples and families in private practice in Hewlett, NY. To set up an appointment, please call 516.224.7779. Press 1 for Esther, 2 for Jennifer. If you would like to submit a dating or relationship question to the panel anonymously, please email thenavidaters@gmail.com.

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Dini’s Eggrolls By Naomi Nachman

he kosher market is not usually too far behind the regular food trends, so it’s no surprise that kosher pop-up restaurants have become all the rage. This restaurant style had gained steam and prevalence in larger cities – thanks in part to crowd-funding efforts that offer the short-term capital needed to fund startup costs (such as through GoFundMe.com). Pop-up restaurants have been hailed as being particularly useful for younger chefs, allowing them to use others’ under-utilized kitchen facilities and giving them an opportunity to experiment without having significant overhead. In 2015, Katsuji Tanabe from the Los Angeles Mexi-Kosher Restaurant did a pop-up in Manhattan’s Pitopia for a single day. It gave New Yorkers a chance to sample some high-end West Coast food. This past February, Chef Bryan Gryka of

Chicago’s famed Milt’s BBQ for the Perplexed came to New York to Pitopia and gave us all a sample of Mid-West cuisine. Last month, the super-talented chef Dini Klein of Dini Delivers fame did a pop-up at the 613 Restaurant in Stamford, Connecticut. The dinner had two seatings and it was a sold-out evening. The eggroll she created was one of the hits of the night, and Dini kindly shared her recipe with us. With the Nine Days fast approaching, it’s a fun parve side dish or appetizer to serve for dinner. Make sure you get reservations to her next pop-up event August 4th. The focus of the dinner will be a culinary voyage around the world featuring dishes from Scandinavia, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Dominican Republic and Tahiti. To RSVP to this amazing event, email dan@613restaurant.com.

Herb Marinated Mahi Mahi-Avocado Eggroll Served with Papaya Salsa, Chili Lime Sauce, and Jalapeño Chimichurri Makes 10 eggrolls

Ingredients Marinade 1 large bunch parsley 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cumin 2 teaspoons smoked paprika ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 4 medium fillets Mahi Mahi (24 oz), thinly sliced in 1-inch thick strips Papaya Salsa 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic ½ papaya peeled, seeded and chopped 2 medium tomatoes, chopped ½ cup chopped cilantro ¼ cup apple cider vinegar Salt to taste

Chili Lime Sauce ¼ cup sriracha ½ cup mayo Juice of 2 limes 8 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons chili powder Jalapeño Chimichurri 2 jalapenos 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped ½ cup diced red onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons lime juice ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Eggroll 10 eggroll wrappers 1 avocado sliced

Pickled onions (optional) Canola oil for frying

Directions Combine all marinade ingredients in saucepan and bring to simmer. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Add fish and let marinate for 1 hour. Meanwhile prepare the sauces: Papaya Salsa: Sauté the onion and garlic in oil in a small pot. Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes until thickened and all the flavors have mixed together. Use an immersion blender to create a slightly smoother salsa. Let chill until ready to serve.

Chili Lime Sauce: Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Jalapeño Chimichurri: Using a food processor, puree all ingredients until well blended. Transfer to a bowl and cover. To assemble the eggrolls: Lay out an eggroll skin with a corner pointed toward you. Place ¼ cup fish (straining off as much marinade as possible), 2 slices of avocado in the center, and a tablespoon of pickled on-

ions (if using). Sprinkle the avocado with a touch of salt. Fold the corner closest to you over the filling. Fold left and right corners toward the center and continue to roll. Wet the top corner with a drop of water to help seal the eggroll. Continue rolling eggrolls until you’ve made 10. Place in the oil and fry until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool on a rack or paper towel lined plate. Serve immediately with all three sauces.

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

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Notable Quotes “Say What?!”

The Russians are releasing these emails for the purpose of helping Donald Trump. I don’t think it’s coincidental that these emails were released on the eve of our convention here, and I think that’s disturbing - Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager, Robby Mook, discussing emails which were released by WikiLeaks showing that the Democrat National Committee worked to get Hillary the nomination over Bernie Sanders

It just goes to show you their exact moral compass. I mean they’ll say anything to be able to win this. This is time and time again, lie after lie. It’s disgusting. It’s so phony. I watched him bumble through the interview. - Donald Trump Jr. responding to the allegation that the Russians are working for his father, on CNN

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Syrian Migrant Dies in German Blast

–An electronic billboard in eastern Indiana last week. The posting was subsequently taken down

- BBC headline after a Syrian migrant blew up a suicide bomb in Germany, killing himself and injuring many others

Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s running mate Mike Pence gave a speech at the convention last night and even poked fun at the fact most people don’t know who he is. I guess even Donald Trump calls him “Vice President Hey Buddy.” – Jimmy Fallon

In Cleveland tonight, Donald Trump officially accepted the Republican nomination. Throwing “Make America Great” t-shirts into the crowd — not really, but it’s kind of believable, right? – Jimmy Kimmel

I often feel like there’s the Hillary standard and then there’s the standard for everybody else. - Hillary Clinton on CBS’ “60 Minutes”

As we were working together on the challenge of [ISIS] and terrorism, it’s hard for some people to grasp it, but what we – you – are doing here right now is of equal importance because it has the ability to literally save life on the planet itself.

When he finished his speech, they dropped 125,000 balloons. Poor Chris Christie spent all day blowing them up. – Ibid.

– Sec. of State John Kerry in Vienna at a conference for a cleaner environment

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The big story of last night was that Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, despite being invited by Donald Trump, refused to endorse him in his speech and this prompted the audience to boo him. I will say Ted Cruz was completely unfazed by the booing. I think it was because he thought they were going “Cruuuz.” He’s like, “Thanks guys, thank you, thank you.” – James Corden

Donald Trump’s campaign manager Paul Manafort said … that Melania’s speech was similar to Michelle Obama’s because they must feel the same way about their families. Then Melania said, “Yes, especially my daughters, Sasha and Malia.” – Jimmy Fallon

Following the outrage that Cruz did not endorse Trump last night, Cruz’s wife, Heidi, was escorted from the convention by security as people yelled, “Goldman Sachs!” Careful, Republicans — if you say it three times, Hillary will appear. – Seth Myers

I really like Trump and Pence’s chemistry. You can tell these guys have been friends since all the way back on July 18th of 2016. – James Corden

We demand a termination to APD’s involvement in the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) program, that trains our officers in Apartheid Israel. - Part of a list of demands presented to Atlanta’s Mayor Kasim Reed by a local “Black Lives Matter” organization

There was a demand that I stop allowing the Atlanta Police Department to train with the Israeli police department. I’m not going to do that; I happen to believe that the Israeli police department has some of the best counterterrorism techniques in the world, and it benefits our police department from that longstanding relationship. – Mayor Reed’s responding at a press conference

I ask you as a personal courtesy to me to not engage in any kind of protest on the floor. It’s of utmost importance you explain this to your delegations. Bernie. – Text message sent out by Bernie Sanders hours before the Democrat National Convention began

I didn’t leave my bed, because I was like, “Man, if I walk outside somebody might just try to hit me with their car.” – Kevin Durant talking about the aftermath of his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors

Americans viewing the recent failed coup attempt in Turkey as some exotic foreign news story – the latest, violent yet hardly unusual political development to occur in a region constantly beset by turmoil – should pause to consider that the prospect of similar instability would not be unfathomable in this country if Donald Trump were to win the presidency. – The Los Angeles Times suggesting a possible coup if Trump gets elected

Right now the New York Times says that Hillary has a 76 percent chance of winning the election. Hillary says she’s excited by the news and can’t wait to find a new way to blow it. – Jimmy Fallon

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It was an awful, selfish speech by someone who tonight, through the words he said on that stage, showed everybody why he has richly earned the reputation that he has on Capitol Hill. – Gov. Chris Christie responding to Sen. Ted Cruz’s speech at the RNC in which he did not endorse Trump

That pledge was not a blanket commitment... that I am going to come like a servile puppy dog for maligning my wife and maligning my father. - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on not keeping his pledge to endorse the GOP nominee

What Cruz delivered was the longest suicide note in American political history and this morning he added an addendum - Charles Krauthammer talking about Sen. Ted Cruz’s speech at the RNC, in which he refused to endorse Trump

If he gives it, I will not accept it. I don’t want his endorsement. Just, Ted, stay home, relax, enjoy yourself. – Trump talking about Sen. Ted Cruz’s speech, at a rally the morning after the RNC

San Diego has been hosting its annual Comic-Con. Yep, it’s been a great place to get away from people playing Pokémon … just to be around people DRESSED as Pokémon. – Jimmy Fallon

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Hillary was actually campaigning in Las Vegas today. Which is crazy, ‘cuz usually when Hillary gambles, it involves national security. – Jimmy Fallon

Hey Reince – I’m in Cleveland if you need another Chair to help keep your convention in order. – Taunting tweet by then-Democrat National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to her Republican counterpart Reince Priebus (she was hastily ousted as DNC chairwoman less than 24 hours before the Democrat Convention started, due to an email scandal)

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Political Crossfire

Trump is Cultivating a State of Panic By Michael Gerson

he notions that Donald Trump would make a typical presidential pivot, or that his divisive form of politics was merely a pose, lie dead on the convention floor in Cleveland. And it is now necessary to confront his unmasked contempt for American institutions. Far from being confused or opportunistic, Trump has a consistent, well-developed view of the universe and his (prominent) place within it. The world is in chaos. Our country is being infiltrated by child-murdering illegal immigrants and a “massive flow” of disloyal, unscreened refugees. American communities are overwhelmed by violence, impoverished by unfair trade and betrayed by politicians who refuse to “put America first.” The institutions that are supposed to defend us are dominated by special interests and rigged by elites. These claims are wrong, exaggerated or cherrypicked in nearly every respect. But the message resonates. A majority of Americans regard their country as being on the “wrong track,” and has for some time. Conservative media and “breaking news”driven cable networks reinforce this sense of decline and crisis. And our institutional

challenges are not imaginary: A long-term, wage-earner recession (to which Republicans have offered little practical response). Educational mediocrity concentrated in high-poverty communities. Congressional dysfunction. A Supreme Court that seems overly political and outcome driven. Everyone can find some reason for disillusionment. But there are two possible responses to such failures. The first is the institutionalist answer: To rebuild with existing materials. To reform, repair, reclaim and renew our patrimony. The second alternative is the promise of deliverance by a man on horseback – a single leader claiming to embody the interests of “the people.” In Cleveland, Trump offered the second option with more forthright clarity than any politician in my lifetime. The speech contained almost no serious discussion of public policy or ideological argumentation. Instead, Trump said: “I am your voice.” “I am not able to look the other way.” “I know the time for action has come.” “I will be your champion.” “I will fight for you, and I will win for you.” As someone involved in GOP politics during a previous professional life,

the moment was surreal, then emotional. A party with a distinguished history, generally led by men and women of public spirit and decency, has embraced a demagogue who may be a genuine threat to American democracy. Trump is cultivating a state of panic to increase public tolerance for political risk – in this case, the risk of a candidate who is untested, unprepared, unstable and unfit. And the requisite sense of emergency is being created by populating American nightmares with migrants, refugees and Muslims. Standing on the convention floor, I could see what the face of American authoritarianism might look like. If Trump is elected president, he can justly claim a mandate to pursue the enemies of the people, foreign and domestic. If he tests the limits of executive power to punish rivals and intimidate opponents, he has hidden none of his intentions. The Caesarian option – rolling the dice with a populist authoritarian, using democratic majorities to undermine democratic structures – is common in history. Any Latin American or African can tell you what strongmen or “big men” are like. But Trump›s version of

“Americanism” is not, in fact, very American. Our constitutional system was designed to make personal rule both impossible and unnecessary. The idea that political salvation might be found simply by replacing one leader at the top of government would have been

circles around a divided legislature. It is also hard for me to regard Hillary Clinton – whatever her other virtues – as the savior of institutional integrity. While she would be preferable, on this score, to Trump, she has her own history of disregard for the

A party with a distinguished history, generally led by men and women of public spirit and decency, has embraced a demagogue who may be a genuine threat to American democracy.

regarded as perverse by the Founders. America has benefited from skilled leaders – a Lincoln or an FDR – at moments of genuine national crisis. But this is not such a time. And this is not such a leader. Does institutionalism still have defenders in American public life? Certainly there are members of the Senate and House who would resist and balance the ambitions of a President Trump. But history has often shown that unscrupulous executive power can run

rules and procedures that govern other mortals. However quixotic the attempt may currently seem, America needs a committed institutionalist in the presidential race. Those distinguished Americans who have taken a pass on running as a third-party candidate should watch Trump’s Cleveland speech once again, and weigh the very real risk to the republic. Bob Gates, are you taking phone calls? (c) 2016, Washington Post Writers Group

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Political Crossfire

Notes from Cleveland The Two-Part Rebellion By Charles Krauthammer

he main purpose of the modern political convention is to produce four days of televised propaganda. The subsidiary function, now that nominees are invariably chosen in advance, is structural: Unify the party before the final battle. In Cleveland, the Republicans achieved not unity, but only a rough facsimile.

The internal opposition consisted of two factions. The more flamboyant was led by Ted Cruz. Its first operation – an undermanned, underplanned, mini-rebellion over convention rules – was ruthlessly steamrolled on Day One. Its other operation was Cruz’s Wednesday night convention speech in which, against all expectation, he

refused to endorse Donald Trump. It’s one thing to do this off-site. It’s another thing to do it as a guest at a celebration of the man you are rebuking. Cruz left the stage to a cascade of boos, having delivered the longest suicide note in American political history. If Cruz fancied himself following Ronald Reagan in 1976, the runner-up who overshadowed the party nominee in a rousing convention speech that propelled him four years later to the nomination, he might reflect on the fact that Reagan endorsed Gerald Ford. Cruz’s rebellion would have a stronger claim to conscience had he

is not surprising. What is surprising is that he said this publicly, thus further undermining his claim to acting on high principle. The other faction of the antiTrump opposition was far more subtle. These are the leaders of the party’s congressional wing who’ve offered public allegiance to Trump while remaining privately unreconciled. You could feel the reluctance of these latter-day Marranos in the speeches of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan. McConnell’s pitch, as always, was practical and direct. We’ve got things to achieve in the Senate. Obama won’t

It was most brilliantly presented by the ever-fluent Newt Gingrich, the best natural orator in either party, whose presentation of Trumpism had a coherence and economy of which Trump is incapable.

not obsequiously accommodated himself to Trump during the first six months of the campaign. Cruz reinforced that impression of political calculation when, addressing the Texas delegation Thursday morning, he said that “I am not in the habit of supporting people who attack my wife and attack my father.” That he should feel so

sign. Clinton won’t sign. Trump will. Very specific, very instrumental. Trump will be our enabler, an instrument of the governing (or if you prefer, establishment) wing of the party. This is mostly fantasy and rationalization, of course. And good manners by a party leader obliged

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to maintain a common front. The problem is that Trump will not allow himself to be the instrument of anyone else’s agenda. Moreover, the Marranos necessarily ignore the most important role of a president, conducting foreign and military policy abroad, which is almost entirely in his hands. Ryan was a bit more philosophical. He presented the reformicon agenda, dubbed the Better Way, for which he too needs a Republican in the White House. Ryan pointedly kept his genuflections to the outsider-king to a minimum: exactly two references to Trump, to be precise. Moreover, in defending his

conservative philosophy, he noted that at its heart lies “respect and empathy” for “all neighbors and countrymen” because “everyone is equal, everyone has a place” and “no one is written off.” Not exactly Trump’s Manichaean universe of winners and losers, natives and foreigners (including judges born and bred in Indiana). Together, McConnell and Ryan made clear that if Trump wins, they are ready to cooperate. And if Trump loses, they are ready to inherit. The loyalist (i.e., Trumpian) case had its own stars. It was most brilliantly presented by the everfluent Newt Gingrich, the best natural

orator in either party, whose presentation of Trumpism had a coherence and economy of which Trump is incapable. Vice presidential nominee Mike Pence gave an affecting, selfdeprecating address that managed to bridge his traditional conservatism with Trump’s insurgent populism. He managed to make the merger look smooth, even natural. Rudy Giuliani gave the most energetic loyalist address, a rousing law-and-order manifesto, albeit at an excitement level that surely alarmed his cardiologist. And Chris Christie’s prosecutorial indictment of Hillary Clinton for

crimes of competence and character was doing just fine until he went to the audience after each charge for a calland-response of “guilty or not guilty.” The frenzied response was a reminder as to why trials are conducted in a courtroom and not a coliseum. On a cheerier note, there were the charming preambles at the roll call vote, where each state vies to out-boast the other. Connecticut declared itself home to “Pez, nuclear submarines and ... WWE.” G-d bless the United States. (c) 2016, The Washington Post Writers Group

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Sidney Mashbir A Hero Behind the Lines By Avi Heiligman

n the past few issues we have discussed several aspects of types of unconventional war. Psychological operations, deceptions and spies all have evolved in the past century. Military intelligence is another integral piece of the larger puzzle to wage a successful war. It takes the dedication of career officers and enlisted service members to fully appreciate the enemy’s intentions and warn their country of the inherent dangers. One of these men had a long career in the U.S. Army and is credited with a daring plan to get information from the Japanese before WWII. Sidney Mashbir was born into a Jewish family in 1891. His parents were well-educated, and his father, Eliazar, became the first Russian attorney in New York City. They moved from New York to Arizona when he was 8, and Sidney joined the Arizona National Guard when he was only 13-years-old. He

continued serving in the National Guard while studying engineering at the University of Arizona. Afterwards, Mashbir was given a position in intelligence – a career path that he would continue in for many years. A century ago there were border wars along the Mexican-American line. As with the border wars going on now, there were three sides to the conflict: the U.S. government, the Mexican government, and Mexican bandits, hoodlums and smugglers. The most famous of these bandits was Poncho Villa. Mashbir was assigned to locate, map, and report roads, trails and water sources in Northern Mexico. Along with Indian scouts, he spied on Mexican outposts and garrisons and placed early wiretap devices. Mashbir assisted with negotiations with Poncho Villa and his forces. As his time in Mexico wound down he joined a counter-intelli-

gence unit on Governors Island, NY, and was promoted to lieutenant colonel. When he was stationed at Fort Hamilton, a military base in Brooklyn that is still in use, Mashbir was credited with catching the first spy ever caught on U.S. soil, Paul Otto Kuhn. Kuhn had been an artillery officer in the German Army and had enlisted in the U.S. Coastal artillery to send records back to Germany. While in Mexico, Mashbir discovered a Japanese presence by finding Japanese lettering on packages. His superiors hardly listened to his claim even though Germany, a Japanese ally, was helping the Mexicans. Mashbir was very curious about the Japanese and throughout his career maintained a close connection with several high-ranking Japanese soldiers and politicians. In 1920, he was sent to Tokyo as a language officer after learning to speak Japanese. Along with another

language officer from the navy, Ellis Zacharias, they hatched a plan in case of a war between the U.S. and Japan. It was known as the M-Plan, and it had instructions to locate and deliver to American intelligence services important documents located in Japan. His superiors were not happy with his unknown underground work but it was an earthquake in 1923 that derailed the plan. After returning to the States, Mashbir had an 8 month stint with the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff’s intelligence department (army intelligence units are known as G-2). Mashbir resigned in 1923 to work privately as a private businessman, although he had some government contracts. In reality, his superior officer told him to resign so that he could pursue private Japanese citizens and make contacts for his plans. Between the years 1923 and 1942 he had stints in the

military and kept in contact with some officers. In 1937, he returned to Japan for a second attempt to launch the M-Plan. It failed after arousing suspicions and had grave consequences for Mashbir. Later it had been surmised that if the plan had worked the U.S. intelligence services would have known enough information to prevent the attack on Pearl Harbor. Experienced intelligence officers were sought out by all branches, and Mashbir was brought back during WWII by the Signal Corps. A high-ranking officer who knew Japanese was needed to head a new organization called the Allied Translation and Interpreter Section (ATIS), which was based in the Pacific. Mashbir was selected and brought his background in intelligence to the forefront of their operations. It was formed in 1942 and they were tasked with translating communications in Japanese and with inter-

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rogations and negotiations. ATIS was under the overall command of General Douglas MacArthur and started with only 35 men. It then grew to over 700 personnel and could count on thousands more when occupied Japan surrendered. Many of the employed were Americans of Japanese descent who functioned as linguists. Called Nisei, Mashbir had only the highest praise of their service: “Throughout the entire four years of the war, it was never necessary to take disciplinary action of any kind against any Nisei. Furthermore, there was never a time...that volunteers were called for that every available Nisei did not immediately come forward. For example, at the Rear Echelon, we called for two men

Mashbir with members of ATIS, 1943

to make the parachute drop in the assault on Corregidor. Every Nisei volunteered, although not one had ever made a parachute jump before.” The section was up to General MacArthur’s standards so he promoted Mashbir to full colonel and awarded him the Distinguished Service Medal. As he had problems early in his career with daring

An ATIS ‘scanning conference.’ A Nisei linguist is at the far right; Mashbir is seated fifth from left

plans, Mashbir’s idea to use PsyOps was shot down in 1943. However, in 1945, it was revisited and put into use. Under his direction, ATIS was sending messages to the Japanese people urging them to demand that their leaders end the war. The final surrender negations were organized by Mashbir, and on September 2, 1945 the signing took place

on the battleship USS Missouri. There was a problem because the Japanese did not know the proper way to greet the American commanders. Mashbir, the expert on Japanese customs, solved the problem by instructing the military officers to salute and the civilians to tip their cap. Handshakes were out of the question. Sidney Mashbir stayed in

Japan until December 1945 and retired from the military in 1951 at the age of 60. He wrote a book on his time as an intelligence officer but had to leave out many of ATIS’s operations due to classified information. Many of those missions have now been revealed to the public and when he died in 1973 the nation was able to appreciate the work of a soldier fighting behind the lines. Before he died he said that intelligence work must “be kept entirely free from politics and placed in the hands of competent, farsighted and thoroughly trained men.” Avi Heiligman is a weekly contributor to The Jewish Home. He welcomes your comments and suggestions for future columns and can be reached at aviheiligman@gmail.com.

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Michelle, a Friend Written by friends of Michelle Rubinstein

Michelle’s mother, sister and friends get together on Michelle’s birthday to keep her memory alive

he twenty sixth of Tammuz will mark the one year yahrtzeit of our beloved friend, Michelle Psaty Rubinstein a”h. It’s hard to believe one whole year has passed since that terrible day last summer, when a vibrant young woman, a star teacher, incredible mother, beloved daughter, wife, sister and friend was taken from us. Those who love her go on with their daily routines, but there is always something missing, a little piece of light has been extinguished in our hearts because she is gone. Michelle excelled at many things. One of the ways that she surpassed many others is how Michelle was the perfect friend. She had an amazing ability to make friends, and then bring them into her inner circle, making them family. And indeed, her friends felt like family to her. She was the most nonjudgmental person you could ever meet. She didn’t care what someone looked like, if they were “her type” or not; as long as she could connect with them on a real level, she did. And so Michelle had friends from all walks of life. One of the qualities Michelle had that made her

such an incredible friend is that she didn’t take people’s actions too seriously. If someone would say something offensive or do something they shouldn’t have done, she would allow herself to feel upset for a short while and then shrug it off. She never harbored resentment and didn’t hold a grudge. She was “ohev shalom v’rodef shalom” – she loved peace and pursued peace. It always disturbed her when one of her friends was being mistreated by others and she always stuck up for them, even if it meant she was outnumbered. Michelle had a sense of humor that was unsurpassed. People were drawn to her because her simchas hachayim was palpable. She was enjoyable to be around because she was always able to rise above anything difficult going on in her life and smile and laugh. She taught her friends how to smile through the tears, how to get up, dust yourself off and forge forward. She was the perfect role model for all of us, and many of us marveled at her inner character and strength. We make an effort to get together on Michelle’s birthday and remember her, to keep

her memory alive and to comfort each other through our pain. Michelle was a flawless friend, and she had so many close friends who love her so deeply. And now she is gone, and it has been hard for us to be without her. We miss her in every possible way, and think about her all the time. We can only be strong for each other, and remember the good times we had when Michelle was with us. We ask that on this first yahrtzeit of Michelle Rubinstein that people learn a few of the lessons Michelle taught us during her lifetime. Be a true friend to those in your life. Don’t judge, don’t hold a grudge, be accepting, and love wholeheartedly. Laugh and smile and spread light. Michelle perfected what it means to be a friend – we hope we can all learn from her actions. May the neshama of Michal Ariella bas Avraham Yitzchok have an aliyah. Michelle is survived by her husband Jacob Rubinstein; daughters Ahuva, Aliza and Eliana; mother Sara Raccah Psaty; and sister Estee Williams.

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Michelle Rubinstein at One Year Her Light Still Flickers By Jacob Rubinstein

ne of the eminent traditions of a yahrtzeit tribute is the yahrtzeit candle. The Yaavetz in Kesubos 103a points to a pasuk in Mishlei (20:27), as the source for this tradition, which says, Ner Hashem nishmas adam, meaning a person’s soul is the lamp of Hashem. The Elef Hamagen further explains the application of this pasuk to this tradition and writes that a neshama inflates from the delight of light; since the neshama comes from the sechel (sechel, being wisdom, is closely connected with light). This is the reason to light a candle on this night because the neshama has sanction to travel this world. The Elef Hamagen seems

to believe that the sechel of this person is what we are supposed to remember when we see the candle. It reminds us that this soul at this moment hovers among us, more so than usual. When we remember the departed soul, we remember the kind of light they left behind, a light of Torah wisdom. Hashem decided on the 26th of Tammuz of last year that it was time for Michelle to leave this world. It is not a decision I understand, yet it is one I shall never question. One cannot ignore the darkness generated when a young mother of three leaves this world well before her time. Nevertheless, Michelle being Michelle ensured that the light of her lessons and the intercessions of her soul up above were there to carry us through. As the yahrtz-

eit approaches, we light the candle and hold near and dear her glow, perhaps more so than any other moment in the last 13 Hebrew months. This glow is a glow of love, of understanding, of resilience, and of loving and fearing Hashem. In truth, the extent of the glimmer of this candle, on this night, is merely symbolic. A human being who spent their time here correctly, those near and far can point back and hold dear her legacy. The beauty of a properly lit flame lies in its ability to easily light any wick without in any way diminishing itself. When you join this magnificent light with all the wicks it has ignited, a huge torch is formed surrounding that light. While human nature is to forget, when the soul is a flame that lit so many souls,

there are forever reminders of the brilliance of that light. As Aristotle once said “We live in deeds, not years.” By that notion, I think it would be specious to say Michelle only lived until 31. Michelle spent her years here influencing so many through her boundless love. Further, her passing has granted her the opportunity to continue to inspire more posthumously. Michelle was there for those facing loss, divorce, mental illness, financial crisis – it did not matter; if you were going through it, she went through it with you. It was not a chore or a box on a checklist, she understood your pain. At times, the individuals she dealt with were involved with things that made her uncomfortable and ran divergent to her hashkafa;

nevertheless, she stayed true to what she believed in so strongly. A challenge many of us face is finding our candle. After the pasuk says ner Hashem nishmas adam, the pasuk finishes with the words chofesh kol chadrei baten, [the candle] examines the chambers of our innards. Rav Kook was known to have said that every human must know that inside him is a lit candle, his candle is not like his friend’s candle and there is no man who does not have a candle. Everyone must endeavor to understand that he must work and reveal his candle publicly and to turn his candle into a torch to light up the world. When our three beautiful daughters and I will stare into that flame, we will remember the candle that

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directed us and will continue to lead us. I do not know if there is a directive which better explains Michelle’s legacy than the application of Rav Kook’s words. Michelle lived her life knowing there was a candle inside of her; the water of her tears never put out that candle. Every tear only made that flame stronger. She endeavored to remove any inhibition to the wick of her candle. When I was sitting shiva, a girl came who told me that she became frum through NCSY. She told me that when she attended her first event, she dressed in a fashion many would describe as immodest. When Michelle picked her up, she did not stare at her and spoke to her like a true friend, not passing any judgment. It was

through that interaction that she ultimately became comfortable and stuck around. Michelle never let differences of background or opinion inhibit her love. No one was too different from Michelle to experience her warmth. Michelle’s candle was her ability to remain positive in the face of hardship and sharing that force with others. When Michelle and I first met, it was four short months after her 18-year old brother, Benjamin, had passed away. Still, her trademark smile was plastered across her face. Still, she taught me how to see beauty where others saw catastrophe; even in her darkest moment, she shined bright. This message is something she passed along to her chilw dren.

Our oldest Ahuva asked if she could write a letter about her mom for me to read at the shloshim. In the letter Ahuva said: I remember one time Mommy went to visit Benjamin [in the cemetery] when there was a big thunderstorm. When she was leaving I asked Mommy why she was going and she said we still have to do mitzvos even when they are hard. Not only is this a remarkably powerful message, the more remarkable piece is leaving behind a daughter who was barely 7 at the time who had the strength and insisted on writing a letter a few short days after her mother left her. When she thought about the message she wanted to convey, she could have conveyed one of the endless things her moth-

er did for her over 7 years. However, what stood out to our Ahuvala was doing mitzvos when it was hard. This is the same Ahuva who together with her sister Aliza decided to make a lemonade stand to collect money in her mother’s memory just a few short weeks after she passed. Those girls also insisted on picking up a Tomchei Shabbos route and delivering every week in memory of their mom. These are girls that despite losing their whole world stayed kind and positive, have shown wisdom well beyond their evident youth. That’s because they were guided to find that candle. In Hebrew, the word ner also has the same letters as the word nir, plowed. The goal of the candle is to clear the entire field of our body

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and have the light of our soul shine through. Alternatively, one can say that the candle must shine bright even in an empty field. Girls who were taught from a young age that we do mitzvos even when they are hard, even when we lack the most basic place to hang our proverbial hat. Michelle was certainly a baalas chesed; with that, she understood that chesed begins in the home. Her support of those around her never impeded her ultimate sense of responsibility to her family. She was there to listen to my happiness and rough days; she supported me through my every choice and taught me that I can be better. From the second she became pregnant, she was so dedicated to her children. She was constantly re-

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searching what was healthy for the baby at each stage of pregnancy. Once she had kids, her whole life stopped for them. The relationship she had with our children was not only one of dedication, but she believed in having open dialogue with the kids. Our daughters were so young when she passed, but they can still recall so many powerful messages: The importance of manners, of Yiddishkeit, of sharing and of being all you can be. Knowing that his candle is not like his friend’s candle: Michelle knew her persona was nonpareil. She understood the distinctiveness of her mission. Each person who she supported encountered wicks with the burning and powerful wick that was Michelle. Michelle knew what it meant to lighten someone’s load. Though the wax of her candle may have extinguished, the light still shines bright. Through the gloom, Michelle’s blaze is still flaring, bright as ever. She was not the type to call attention to her kindness. In her death, much of what she stood for became public. In truth, there was much I did not fully appreciate about her until her sickness and passing. One year later, those affected by her still come out of the woodwork. Michelle’s brightness was geared by a sechel of Torah. Many of her friends (myself included) used to mock her about the amount of shailos she used to ask. In her mind, heaven forbid, she should even touch on something Hashem did not want from her. Nothing about her Yiddishkeit was flaunted but it was real, it was contagious. The uniqueness of Michelle’s sechel was the ability to bring Hashem with her everywhere.

She would call rabbis and rebbetzins about parenting, taharas hamishpacha, Shabbos and kashrus so regularly. When it came time to name our kids, it was a process she took so seriously as she believed the name had a crucial impact on the kids. She had tremendous emunas chachamim. She also spent much time on the mitzvah of tzedakah, ensuring the right amounts went to the right organizations and at the right times. There is no man who does not have a candle. I also

of us. Be the person that talks to someone in shul that is off-putting. Stay on the phone for an extra 10 minutes with a person who is a lot of work. Let’s make more time for our families and do what we can to bring out the best in them, rather than criticizing them. When you hear a story which paints frum people badly, do not jump to conclusions, try to understand the subject of the story. When one of us is in the news for some level of impropriety, we all talk about

are the receiver. For me and our wonderful girls, it has been one year since our torch left this world. I do not know if I have ever encountered anyone who knew how to better find their candle than my dear Michelle. Unfortunately, she left us too young to have become the torch whose light could have shone from one end of the world to the other. Nevertheless, we are here and with all of us lighting her candles together, her dream of unity of klal Yisrael is within reach.

Though the wax of her candle may have extinguished, the light still shines bright. shared at the shloshim that there was a family Michelle was helping who had a very atypical situation, one not commonly seen or accepted in the frum community. Michelle spent much time with them. About a month before her diagnosis she turned to me and said, “Am I doing the wrong thing by being so sensitive to them? People are not usually understanding of these things. What if the family comes into interaction with a larger part of the frum community, they will be shunned and not ready for it?” Michelle’s thoughts were fair and justified. Usually no one looks for that wick buried underneath the wax. We watch our family, friends and neighbors suffer in silence. If we find the time in our schedules to squeeze these people in we become judgmental. Michelle’s candle lit even the most seemingly inflammable wicks. Now it’s our turn. Let’s take her torch and plant it inside

it. “This is so terrible” or “what a faker.” First, based on the facts presented, it sounds terrible. Surely, if we were the subject of the article, we would want the readers to find every excuse for us possible to show this is incorrect. Second, we live in a dor tahapuchos, it is a very difficult generation. When we see the article about the impropriety, do we see our part in the sociopolitical piece which could have led to this? Do we want to improve? Do we want to make a difference? Michelle never had it easy. However, she did not use this as an excuse. She endeavored to squeeze the most out of her time here. I hear so many of her lessons repeated by our girls, and I am blown away by what an impact she had in such a short period of time. More than anything else, she taught our girls how to light a candle in the darkest room, even without a match. She taught our girls that when you give love, you

Though Michelle left us young, she was fortunate to leave behind the three most special girls in the world. These little candles have extracted the little time they had together and they continue to shine perpetuating her memory. One of Michelle’s finest middos was her overwhelming sense of hakaras hatov. There is no way I can talk about our little girls without mentioning my family. Since Michelle’s diagnosis on May 18th, my brothersin-law, sisters, and parents have stood by us and made sure there was not a need of mine or of our children that went unmet. The smiles and the success would not have been possible without their love and superhuman commitment. Our girls have also gained so much from their connection with Michelle’s mother and her sister, Estee’s family. Michelle, we love you, we miss you and we will never forget you. When I hold our

girls close and we courageously light this candle together, we will not be able to help but to shed many tears. It is impossible to explain to little girls that Mommy is not coming home and that at every stage of life they will have to be brave and face the world without her. Yet what they have inside of them is the flickering light of that candle she planted in them. The candle of what their mother stood for and taught them. The light that shines is one that can shine even without a match, even when that field is plowed. Michelle, I do not know if we can ever match your strength. But we all merited by being so close to it. We hope that your lesson of generosity through adversity is one that we will embrace throughout this tough journey. We hope to never stop loving. We hope that, like you, we will do our best to never question unfathomable tragedy. More than anything we hope to make you proud. We know that you are up there rooting for us and we will do whatever we can to never let you down. We will try to carry ourselves with the same level of class that you did. More than anything, we will hold that light dear, even if sometimes it feels like we are completely out of wax. Thanks for all that you gave us – we will never forget you. Last, my dear friend, Mordechai Mendlowitz will be racing in honor of Michelle. If you would like to donate to his campaign please visit https://www. bike4chai.com/mmendlowitz . If you have any questions in regard to the organization VaTe’ehav Michal, or about any of the upcoming siyumim, please e-mail me at JacobRubinsteinEsq@ gmail.com.

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Plymouth Rocks! By Allan Rolnick, CPA

et’s say the IRS decides they don’t like your tax return from a couple of years ago. They audit you, and send you a “deficiency notice” for, say, $10,000. You appeal it, and they say “nope, sorry, it’s $10,000.” If you’re still not happy (and why would you be happy with a $10,000 tax bill?), you can take your case to court — specifically, the U.S. Tax Court. Congress set up the tax court back in 1942 to preside over tax disputes. You file a petition (which costs $60) within 90 days of receiving notice that you owe the tax. If your dispute is under $50,000, you’ll go to the Tax Court’s version of “small claims court,” where Judge Judy the judge will hear your case in a more informal setting. You can even represent yourself — in fact, about 45% of Tax Court cases are filed “pro se.” And sometimes, the “little guy” actually wins. Richard Brewster Main is a patent attorney in California who loves classic Detroit iron from the 1950s. And who doesn’t? Giant engines, swooping curves of metal and glass, sweeping tail fins, and trunks large enough to fit a dead body or four. Main is a serious enthusiast who’s

owned up to 40 cars at a time. He even hosted the 2002 meeting of the Golden Fin society at his ranch in Livermore, California. And he has a side business restoring 1955 and 1956 Plymouths. But 2009 was a slow year for Main’s legal practice and his car business. Losses from the car business apparently offset most of the

motive? Or are they just fun hobbies? If they’re businesses, they can offset income from other sources. The IRS has a detailed checklist to help answer that question. But sometimes it just comes down to common sense. So Main made a Valiant effort in Tax Court, and won the judge’s Acclaim to chalk up a win. Here’s what the Judge said:

In their fury, they sent him a bill for a whopping $39,452 in taxes and penalties. income from the practice, and he reported owing nothing in income tax. Until the IRS Prowlers got a look, that is. They decided the Plymouths were just a hobby, not a real business, and used the “hobby loss rule” to disallow those losses. In their Fury, they sent him a bill for a whopping $39,452 in taxes and penalties. This is a common challenge for activities like restoring cars that show a loss. Are they real Satellite businesses with a bona fide profit

“Petitioner undoubtedly enjoyed working with Plymouths. Although his manner of carrying on this activity was unsophisticated, it was businesslike. He had experience operating a business and expertise relating to Plymouths; advertised online, in print, and at live events; traveled outside California to acquire cars at bargain prices; contracted with third parties to manufacture parts for him to resell and use in restorations; and abandoned unprofitable as-

pects of his automobile activity (i.e., he downsized his inventory and stopped contracting for manufactured parts). Furthermore, he devoted considerable time to, and handled all material aspects of, his automobile activity. Lastly, petitioner’s patent business was undergoing a downturn during the year in issue, and petitioner, a prudent businessman, would not have squandered his hard-earned money on an expensive hobby. In short, petitioner’s automobile activity was a business, and his primary objective was to make a profit.” Here’s the lesson. Just because the IRS says “jump” doesn’t mean you have to say “how high?” There’s more room for interpretation on that Horizon than most people realize. And the best way to take advantage of that room is a plan. Make sure you have a plan, and see how much you can save!

Allan J Rolnick is a CPA who has been in practice for over 30 yea rs in Queens, NY. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at 718-896-8715 or at allanjrcpa@aol.com.

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Sweet or Bitter? By Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS

he bittersweet joy of a wedding. Some may say, for the parents making the wedding it’s a bittersweet event: having a child move out, versus gaining another child. I say there are much more immediate pulling forces at play. Admittedly, they are more superficial forces, but many are bittersweet for the person making the simcha, as well as the guests that attend. For example: as the wedding day approaches there is the anticipation of a meaningful, fun, party. But it is daunted by the need to make the overwhelming seating plan! I would say this is the moment of greatest tension. Try and seat approximate-

ly 500 friends and strangers next to one another in such a way that they will enjoy the table that they are at and feel they are in correct proximity to the dance floor yet placed enough distance from the band. Also do it as close to the actual wedding, trying not to count one extra person, yet, making sure not to leave out anyone who is actually coming either! And then do it all while the caterer is calling every 20 seconds to say, “I need your count or the room won’t be ready on time for your affair!” Another pulling force at work is wanting the most leibedik music playing for the dancing, but still wanting to hear anyone talking to you or to preserve your hearing at all.

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Remember, the word is groom, not gloom! Bride, not cried! ing only the ten minutes you arrived in, before the ceremony, to do it! And do any of these speak to you? • Wanting to see the procession perfectly, versus the reality of too few aisle seats… • Understanding these moments need to be preserved versus tripping over ladders, over and over again, on the dance floor… • Wanting to capture every moment on a video but never really having the time to watch it... • And what about trying to pick out the pictures for the albums? If he looks good, her eyes are closed; if the baby niece is smiling, the bride’s not looking... • And these days you have like 9 million pictures to sort through to make the album! The greatest thing you can do is make sure the photographer helps you choose the pictures for the album or you will still be picking out those shots as you hire someone to film the bris! Is there a way to have all the great things without the quirky things that come along? Maybe: Come early, Hold your ears, Don’t talk to anyone, Stand during the ceremony (the heck with the people behind you), eat fast, have a 2,000 page album, let everyone fend for their own seats – you

right GAL! In other words, Gratitude, Attitude, Latitude. When you realize it’s all pretty OK, they you know that it’s amazing to arrive at this day, this affair, this moment! And that it’s wonderful to see your child, friend, or friend’s child finding their right mate! So maybe you don’t have to eat everything in the room, or have the perfect seat, or HEAR any better than you do in a subway. You have to just enjoy and focus on all the sweet that’s involved. And the bitter will fade into the background and in fact be drowned out by the robust music, the yummy food, and the elation in the room. Remember, the word is groom, not gloom! Bride, not cried! Wedding, not fretting! Happy, not sappy! Yes, the sweet can be sooo sweet. And the bitter, like bittersweet chocolate, when used the right way, can make a great chocolate soufflé.

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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