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building crumbling sandcastles. There are many members of the community who look forward to the warmer months so they could enjoy their morning jog or afternoon run at the boardwalk. Exercise is taken to another level when you’re breathing in the fresh air and hearing the roar of the ocean. And let’s not forget the bridge. There are tens of people who pass over the bridge each day by foot or by bike to head into Atlantic Beach or Long Beach. If I’m ever walking over the bridge when the bridge goes up, I end up enjoying my walk even more because it means that I’m given the opportunity to look at the water and marvel at the boats sailing by. As the summer comes to a close, it doesn’t mean that visits to the beach need to be put on hiatus. I know countless individuals who don sweatshirts in October and November to take walks on the boardwalk. The salty air may be brisk at that time, but a jog on the boardwalk can transport you to a better place regardless of the season.

he United States of America is approximately 2,680 miles wide, give or take a few miles, and possibly even more depending on if you’re measuring from its outer-most points. In any case, that’s a lot of miles. Living in New York – and more specifically, living in Long Island – we are standing on the eastern border of the United States. Sometimes, when visiting the beach with my kids, I point out to them that, if they could envision a map of the United States, they could pinpoint exactly where they are standing as they gaze at the ocean. It’s a pretty cool thought, if you pause for a moment to think about it. But then again, we generally don’t give too much thought to these things because we take it for granted that we live minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Living near the ocean offers plenty of perks. It’s the perfect trip for the family – whether the weather is warm or not. “Who wants to go to the beach?” is generally a question answered positively. Kids could play in the sand for hours, and as long as you have enough sunscreen and water, you can spend an entire afternoon digging holes and

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Contents LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COMMUNITY Readers’ Poll Community Happenings

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To Build or Not to Build – That is the Question 52

Challah, Crockpots, and Lots of Creativity: Rabbi Benny Berlin of the BACH 68 Perpetuating Rabbi Wakslak’s Legacy: TJH Speaks with Rabbi Binyamin Silver 70

NEWS Global

National

Odd-but-True Stories

ISRAEL Israel News

A Grandmother’s Tears by Rafi Sackville

JEWISH THOUGHT Rabbi Wein on the Parsha

Redefining Our Present State by Rav Moshe Weinberger

PEOPLE Rabbi Hershel Billet: Reflections on an Extraordinary Rabbinic Career 50 The Wandering Jew

100 Years; 1,000s Daily by Ariel Vale

Jewish Military Photojournalists by Avi Heiligman

HEALTH & FITNESS How to Get Listened To by Dr. Deb Hirschhorn

Assuring Your Child’s Medical Home by Dr. Hylton I. Lightman

Coronavirus and Vitamin D by Cindy Weinberger MS, RD

FOOD & LEISURE The Aussie Gourmet: Chorizo Chili

Dear Editor, Truthfully, I am not even sure this will make it to the newspaper, but it is worth sharing in the hopes that it will. Maybe this can start a trend of all the “Mi K’amcha Yisrael moments.” I just wanted to share how proud I am to be a part of this chessed community! This past Shabbos, my sister and I had to walk in from Cedarhurst to Far Rockaway (about an hour and 15 minute walk). Although we’ve done the walk plenty of times in the past, this week’s walk was much harder due to the hot weather. To our mistake, we noticed that we should have brought water bottles with us. As we entered Reads Lane, my sister suddenly spotted a folding table with a cooler box resting on top of it. A closer look brought us to a paper that said, “Please enjoy a cold drink! L’refuah shleima l’Miriam bas Brendel.” In the cooler, we found a bunch of iced water bottles! Not only did we find this at the perfect moment (after walking for over an hour in the heat), but it sparked a sense of achdus and pride. Thank you Klal Yisrael for doing the little things (and definitely the big ones, too) that create ripples of impacts! Proud residents of the 5T/FR area P.S. If this makes it to the newspaper, everyone reading this should check out that folding table on Shabbos afternoon!

Dear Editor, The summer of 2020 began like, frankly the rest of 2020, a time of uncertainty, frustration and downright fear! I would say the concern of a covid outbreak was only surpassed by the fear of having kids home all day without anything productive to do. B’chasdei Hashem, day camps were given permission to open up, and as to avoid jinxing them, no one gave a real sigh of relief till the last day. We made it! I think I speak on behalf of many community members when I say that the camp directors, heads, and staff are truly rock stars. I don’t think I would want to take on all the red tape and liabilities connected to run a camp, especially one that might not profit due to the requirements of a smaller staff-tocamper ratio and lost deposits from big trips that were cancelled. Then there is the fact that those working had to deal with concerned parents, worry about any sneeze or cough, and basically wonder from day to day if camp would be shut down in the blink of any eye due to a government decision. But we made it. Not as a bedieved, by the skin of our teeth, but with vigor and style. My youngest went to Areivim and Rabbis Hirsch , Bennett, Greenfield and Weiss made sure that the new Continued on page 10

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The Week In News

Mali Junta Frees President

The rebel soldiers who seized power in Mali last week are demanding a military-led transitional body to rule for three years and have agreed to release the ousted president they kidnapped, according to a statement issued on Sunday. Last week’s coup – the second in Mali within eight years – followed months of protests calling for the

resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, as discontent grew over Islamist insurgency and the collapsing economy. “The junta has affirmed that it wants a three-year transition to review the foundations of the Malian state. This transition will be directed by a body led by a soldier, who will also be head of state,” a source in the ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) delegation reported. He elaborated that, under the proposal, the government “will also be predominantly composed of soldiers.” The source and a junta official added that Keita, currently detained along with other political leaders, would be freed and allowed to return to his home in the capital and would be permitted to travel abroad for medical treatment if he so chooses. Prime Minister Boubou Cisse, who has been held at a military base outside the capital with Keita, would be moved to a secure residence within the city. While the coup was met with international condemnation, thousands of supporters celebrated the president’s ouster in the streets of

Bamako. The junta has promised to hold elections “within a reasonable time,” though Mali’s neighbors have called for the reinstatement of Keita. Keita won a landslide election in 2013, presenting himself as a unifying figure in a fractured country and was re-elected in 2018 for another five-year term.

Putin Critic was Poisoned

On Monday, the Berlin hospital that was treating Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said that test results indicated he had been poisoned. Russian doctors, however, responded that they were not able to find the toxin in his blood.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for the Russian authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable. The 44-year-old opposition leader and anti-corruption campaigner was brought to the German capital on Saturday after falling ill in Siberia last week with what Russian doctors blamed on a metabolic disorder. His supporters say that poison was slipped into the tea that he drank at the airport on Thursday. His plane had been forced to make an emergency landing in the city of Omsk when he began to feel sick. On Monday, the German hospital said its clinical tests on Navalny “indicate poisoning with a substance from the group of cholinesterase inhibitors.” Cholinesterase is an enzyme needed for the central nervous system to function properly. Its inhibitors are used to make medicines and insecticides and nerve agents such as sarin. “Alexei Navalny’s prognosis remains unclear; the possibility of long-term effects, particularly those affecting the nervous system, cannot be excluded,” the hospital said on

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Twitter. Navalny is being treated in intensive care and remains in a medically induced coma, it said, adding: “While his condition is serious, it is not currently life-threatening.” Navalny’s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said on Twitter that his poisoning was “no longer a hypothesis but a fact.” Navalny is the latest in a long line of Kremlin critics who have fallen seriously ill or died in apparent poisonings, some by nerve agents. He lost consciousness shortly after his plane took off on Thursday from Tomsk in Siberia, where he was working to support opposition candidates ahead of next month’s elections. Yarmysh said he had seemed “absolutely fine” before boarding the flight and had neither drunk alcohol nor taken any medication. She said she was sure he had suffered from an “intentional poisoning” and blamed Putin. Navalny has made many enemies with his anti-corruption investigations, which often reveal the lavish lifestyles of Russia’s elite and attract millions of views online.

Austria and Russia Spygate

Austria has expelled a Russian diplomat due to suspicions that he was engaging in Russian espionage. The unnamed envoy was reportedly caught red-handed this week by Austrian authorities while meeting with his source. After invoking his diplomatic immunity, he was given until September 1 to leave the country. “The Russian diplomat had carried out economic espionage in a high-tech company for years with the support of an Austrian citizen,” reported the Kronen Zeitung daily. Austria’s foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that “the diplomat’s behavior contradicts the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.” Russia denied the allegations

and retaliated by expelling an Austrian diplomat serving in Moscow. A Kremlin spokesperson vowed that Russia would respond using the “traditional tit-for-tat principle.” “We are outraged by the unfounded decision of the Austrian authorities, which is damaging to constructive relations,” tweeted the Russian Embassy in Vienna. Austria is seen as a hub of Russian spying, with many Russian diplomats posted in Vienna to represent Moscow at a slew of Europe-based international organizations. In June, an Austrian court sentenced an ex-colonel to 3 years behind bars for spying on behalf of Russia.

55 Years for Manchester Terrorist

Hashem Abedi, whose younger brother Salmen killed 22 people when he bombed an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester back in 2017, was given 55 years in prison for his involvement in the attack. A British court found Hashem guilty in March of 22 counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and one count of conspiracy to cause an explosion. In the sentencing last Friday, Justice Jonathan Baker ruled that both brothers “were equally culpable for the deaths and injuries which were caused by the explosion.” Baker added that the 20-year-old Abedi was too young to receive life in prison, forcing him to sentence Hashem to only 55 years behind bars. Had he been a year older, said the judge, Hashem would have received life without the possibility of early release. “The defendant having been found guilty of 22 counts of murder, there is only one sentence which can be imposed upon him for these offences and that is a sentence of imprisonment for life,” Baker said. “The defendant should clearly understand the minimum term he should serve is 55 years. He may never be released.” Hashem was absent during the

sentencing, maintaining that his Islamic faith refused to recognize the court’s authority over him. His brother, Salmen, was killed in the attack, which saw him detonate a homemade bomb in the Manchester Arena lobby just as the pop concert was ending. The explosion killed 22 people and injured 100 in what was one of the worst terror attacks in UK history. Hashem was arrested by British police a few days after the attack and has been behind bars ever since. The resulting investigation found that Hashem, an immigrant from Libya, helped his brother plan and execute the bombing. Among other things, Hashem gathered shrapnel for the bomb, scouted out the location, and constructed part of the explosives. According to the judge, Hashem “had taken an integral part not only in the planning of such an event but in participating in its preparation.” “It is apparent from the electronic material which was meticulously gathered during the course of the subsequent police investigation that both the defendant and his brother were integrally involved in these purchases, the latter of which was made using an email address which had been created for the purpose namely bedab7jeanna@email.com which translates as meaning, ‘We have come to slaughter,’” continued Baker. “The defendant and his brother were equally culpable for the deaths and injuries caused. The stark reality is that these were atrocious crimes, large in their scale, deadly in their intent, and appalling in their consequences.”

Iran Sold Hezbollah Explosives

A new report alleges that the Hezbollah militia purchased large amounts of ammonium nitrate in 2013, the same material responsible for the explosion that devastated Beirut. Citing Western intelligence

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sources, the German newspaper Die Welt reported that Iran’s Quds Force sold Hezbollah a total of 670 tons of ammonium nitrate seven years ago. Hezbollah paid $72,000 for the material, which was delivered in three installments. Die Welt journalists said that they had viewed invoices for the purchases. After the sale, Iran transported the ammonium nitrate to Lebanon by aircraft, container ships, and trucks originating from Syria. Overseeing the shipments was Ahmed Kasir, a senior Quds Force official who was sanctioned by the U.S. for being involved in terrorism. Almost 200 people were killed while Beirut’s port was utterly destroyed after 2,750 pounds of ammonium nitrate detonated there earlier this month. A highly sensitive substance used in fertilizer, ammonium nitrate, has been used by Hezbollah in the past to produce explosives. Many Lebanese have blamed Hezbollah for the blast, with numerous reports attributing the explosion to a Hezbollah weapons warehouse. A recent report by Israel’s Channel 13 said that Hezbollah had been stockpiling the substance in the port in or-

der to manufacture rockets meant to be used in the next round of hostiles with Israel. Quoting Israeli intelligence sources, the report alleged that Hezbollah had purposely stored the ammonium nitrate in the port in order to deter Israel from attacking the site due to the large amounts of civilians in the area.

Court: Museum Can Keep NaziLooted Painting

A California appeals court ruled that a Spanish art museum is entitled to keep a $40 million Camille Pissarro painting that the Nazis had stolen from their Jewish owners.

Titled “Rue Saint-Honoré, Après-midi, Effet de Pluie,” the artwork was painted in 1897 and was later purchased by Lilly Cassirer, a German Jew residing in Berlin. In 1939, Cassirer was forced to sell the painting for only $360 in order to finance her escape to freedom. Cassirer survived the Holocaust and was compensated $13,000 for the painting by the German government. She had been unaware that the artwork survived the war but never waived her official rights to the artwork despite accepting financial compensation. In 2005, Cassirer’s grandson, Claude, sued for restitution after discovering the piece in the museum in 1999. Lilly Cassirer’s father-in-law, Julius, had purchased the painting from Pissarro. Claude Cassirer died a couple years ago but his son, David, continued the lawsuit. In 2005, Cassirer’s descendants discovered the painting displayed in a Madrid art museum. Asserting that the original sale in 1939 was fraudulent, they demanded that the painting be returned to the family and sued the gallery in 2005 after the their petition was denied.

The legal saga has wound its way through the courts ever since until a federal court ruled in favor of the museum in 2019. The Cassirer family appealed the ruling, leading to last week’s ruling upholding the original decision. In both decisions, the courts ruled that there was no proof the Spanish art museum had known of the painting’s dubious provenance. While criticizing museum officials for not doing more to uncover the identity of the artwork’s original owner, the three judge panel said that there was no proof it had deliberately covered up the fact that it had been looted by the Nazis. Both U.S. District Judge John Walter, in a 2019 ruling, and the appeals court in Tuesday’s criticized the baron and the Spanish foundation for not doing more to discover whether the painting was looted art. But both courts concluded there was no proof either deliberately hid that it was. “It is perhaps unfortunate that a country and a government can preen as moralistic in its declarations, yet not be bound by those declarations. But that is the state of the law,” the appeals court wrote.

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Turkey’s President Recep Erdogan has vowed to lead a united front against normalization with Israel following the recent diplomatic breakthrough between the Jewish state and the UAE. In a phone conversation with PA President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday, Erdogan reiterated his full and unrelenting support for the Palestinian cause. Blasting the UAE for normalizing its relations with Israel, Erdogan called on other Arab countries to battle the Jewish State “and not accept any step of normalization before the Palestinians achieve their independence with East Jerusalem is its capital.” The Turkish leader added that he will call an urgent meeting of the foreign ministers of the member states of the Islamic Cooperation Organization to express their support for the PA. Abbas responded by thanking Erdogan for his efforts to unite the various Palestinian factions in order to thwart Israel’s diplomatic moves. Erdogan has emerged as a vocal opponent of Abu Dhabi’s decision to normalize its relations with Israel. Soon after the breakthrough was announced, he threatened to suspend Turkey’s diplomatic ties with the UAE and recall its envoy. Later, Erdogan said that “history will never forgive” any Arab country that agrees to official ties with Jerusalem. “The move against Palestine is not a step that can be stomached. Now, Palestine is either closing or withdrawing its embassy,” said Erdogan. “The same thing is valid for us now. “I told him [the foreign minister] we may also take a step in the direction of suspending diplomatic ties with the Abu Dhabi leadership or pulling back our ambassador.” While Israel and Turkey are officially allies, the bilateral ties between

Ankara and Jerusalem have deteriorated over the last decade. Israel’s embassy in Turkey has remained empty ever since its diplomats were expelled in 2016, and the IDF’s annual intelligence report recently listed Turkey as a threat for the first time. Erdogan, who leads an Islamist movement, is also a strong supporter of the Hamas terror group and allows its leadership to operate out of his country’s capital. Hamas’ activities in Turkey include planning attacks against Israel, raising money, and recruiting new members.

Israel to Bar Flights to Uman

Israel’s coronavirus czar confirmed that he will ban flights to Ukraine in the weeks leading up to Rosh Hashana in order to prevent people from embarking on pilgrimages to Uman. In an interview on Saturday evening, Professor Roni Gamzu warned that the thousands of chassidim seeking to visit Rabbi Nachman of Breslov’s burial site in Uman were liable to become “a coronavirus terror attack.” Noting that the gravesite visits to Uman are characterized by thousands of people who stay in cramped and crowded conditions, Gamzu said that Israel had no choice other than to prohibit its citizens from traveling there. “Uman is not a holiday in Tishrei, and it is not a sacred thing. It is merely a party and should not be done. It can bring us closer to another full lockdown,” said Gamzu. “The entire government should be determined to win the trust of the public and tell the chassidim not to travel to Uman at this time.” He added, “This is pikuach nefesh. I hereby announce – there will be no flights to Uman. Period.” UTJ head and Construction Minister Yaakov Litzman promised to fight the ban, which he called “a slap

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ing guidelines. In the meantime, Israel’s Health Ministry is pressuring Breslov leaders to order their followers to forgo traveling to Uman this Rosh Hashana.

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in the face to all Breslov chassidim. “Prof. Roni Gamzu’s letter to the President of Ukraine against the departure of the followers of Breslov oversteps his authority and bypasses the political route which is the purview of the prime minister, the health minister, and the Coronavirus Cabinet,” Litzman told Israel’s Channel 12. Gamzu, a senior medical executive tasked with heading Israel’s battle against COVID-19, has been

publicly pressing the government to prevent its citizens from traveling to Uman. Last Thursday, Gamzu demanded that the “Coronavirus Cabinet” order the Israeli Airports Authority to completely cancel all current scheduled flights to Ukraine and airports with connecting flights to Kiev. Later, he tweeted that the popular holiday pilgrimage would result “in a mass contagion event not only among thousands of passengers

but also among locals in Ukraine.” Gamzu also sent an official letter to Ukraine’s prime minister requesting that he ban Israeli citizens from entering. The letter came after the Ukrainian government reversed an earlier decision to refuse entry to people traveling to Uman. Instead, anyone who could prove that they tested negative for the virus would be allowed into the country but would need to follow social distanc-

Israelis are using innovative methods to dodge the Shin Bet’s phone tracking system. Ever since the initial coronavirus outbreak in March, Israel has been using the Shin Bet security service for its contact tracing efforts. While the intelligence agency usually utilizes its substantial phone tracking capabilities to fight terrorism, it was put into service to detect who had been near known disease carriers. The intelligence apparatus pinpoints a person’s location by triangulating its data with nearby cell phone towers. While effective in uncovering terror cells in the West Bank, the system is notoriously faulty when used to fight the coronavirus outbreak and has mistakenly sent as much as 50,000 Israelis into mandatory quarantine. Among other things, the Shin Bet is incapable of knowing if a disease carrier and a nearby person are in different rooms, if they came within six feet of each other, or if they were even on the same floor. In recent weeks, more and more Israelis have been complaining that they received a text message informing them that they had been in contact with a coronavirus carrier at a time they were sleeping or alone at home. With no way to appeal the Shin Bet’s decision, Israelis are beginning to use methods commonly practiced by terrorists to evade surveillance. According to media reports, the most common practice is leaving home without one’s smartphone or leaving it on airplane mode. Another method is switching to a “dumb phone” that is not connected to the internet. Sales of such devices have

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Likud and Kahol Lavan Reach Deal

The Likud and Kahol Lavan parties reached a last-minute deal to avert sending Israel to its fourth election in the last two years. According to Israeli law, the government had until Monday to pass a budget for 2020. Had it failed to do so, the Knesset would have automatically dissolved itself and new elections would have been called. Passing a budget was expected to be a routine matter, yet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that the government pass a one year budget despite agreeing with Kahol Lavan leader Benny Gantz to pass a bi-annual budget during coalition negotiations in March.

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The impasse was widely viewed as a ploy by Netanyahu to call new elections in order to prevent Gantz from replacing him as prime minister. As per the terms of the national unity government, Gantz would replace Netanyahu as Israel’s leader should the government collapse for any reason other than failing to approve a budget. With the clock ticking down, Kahol Lavan and the Likud agreed to pass a bill delaying the deadline for approving a budget by 120 days. As part of the compromise, the two parties will freeze nominations of senior civil service officials such as the State Attorney and Israel Police Commissioner for an additional three months. The deal was initiated by Derech Eretz lawmaker Zvi Hauser, a former member of both the Likud and Kahol Lavan. Hauser had used his connections with the leaders of both ruling parties to broker the compromise in order to avert sending Israel to another round of elections. While Kahol Lavan agreed immediately to Hauser’s proposal, Netanyahu was noncommittal. After days of deliberation, Netanyahu announced that he accepted the compromise in a prime-time press conference on Sunday evening following days of escalating political drama. “Out of national responsibility, I decided to accept the compromise proposal of MK Hauser,” the prime minister said. “This proposal enables the immediate flow of funds to citizens and the economy, and it prevents the need for elections.” While maintaining that it is “time for unity and not for elections,” Netanyahu bashed Kahol Lavan for acting as a “government inside the government.” An election would find the Likud in a precarious position, as both the party and Netanyahu have been steadily dropping in the polls as of late. A survey commissioned by Army Radio last week found that the Likud would get only 31 seats in the event of an election, down from 40 in June. In addition, 59% of respondents said that Netanyahu would be responsible for the collapse of the coalition, while only 34% viewed him as fit to remain as prime minister.

F-35 Tug-of-War The United Arab Emirates (UAE) canceled a public tripartite meeting

between Israel and the U.S. due to anger at Jerusalem’s objection to a U.S. sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Abu Dhabi. The sit-down was slated to occur in New York City on Friday and would have featured Washington’s UN Ambassador Kelly Kraft, Israeli Envoy Gilad Erdan, and UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba. The summit planned on celebrating the decision by the UAE and Israel to establish full diplomatic relations and would have been the first joint event since the breakthrough was announced.

But the Emiratis called off the summit due to displeasure with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s public opposition to the F-35 deal with Washington. A source heavily involved in the happenings told Walla news that senior UAE officials canceled the meeting to send a message to Israel that they were disappointed with Netanyahu’s promise to oppose the F-35 deal when the matter comes before U.S. Congress. The UAE had reportedly been under the impression that Netanyahu would refrain from publicly opposing the F-35 deal even if he himself was against it. As a result, Abu Dhabi was blindsided by the premier’s promise last week that he would do everything possible to prevent Israel’s newfound allies from buying the stealth jet. A major part of the UAE’s decision to normalize its covert relations with Israel was the assumption that the move would result in Congressional approval for the Gulf state to purchase the stealth jet. The U.S. is legally bound to ensure that Israel maintains a qualitative military edge over its neighbors. As such, Congress, which must approve all weapons deals, is unlikely to allow such advanced technology to be sold to an Arab state without Israel’s acquiescence. Currently, Israel is the only country in the Middle East that possesses the fifth generation F-35 joint strike fighter. However, the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia have been pressuring the U.S. to sell them the jet as well due to its superior stealth capabilities. Shortly after the breakthrough

with the UAE was announced, an uproar broke out in Israel regarding allegations that Netanyahu removed Israel’s opposition to the F-35 deal as a condition for the peace treaty. Netanyahu has denied the allegations despite claims to the contrary by UAE and American officials. In a meeting with Netanyahu on Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo promised to always maintain Israel’s military edge but admitted that the Trump administration will likely approve the sale of the F-35’s to Abu Dhabi. “The U.S. has legal requirements with respect to the QME, and we will respect that,” Pompeo said. “We have a 20-plus year security relationship with the UAE as well.” However, Pompeo said that the United States needed to “‘make sure we are delivering the equipment the UAE needs to defend themselves from the…threat of the Islamic Republic.”

Steve Bannon in Hot Water

Bannon told reporters. According to prosecutors, Bannon and four other co-defendants misappropriated donations given to the crowdfunded effort, We Build The Wall. Established in 2018, the non-profit raised $25 million for the federal government to use to construct a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. While the group represented itself as a non-profit and promised that 100% of the money would be used to fund the wall, Bannon and the other four allegedly spent over $1 million in donation cash on personal expenses. “Those representations were false,” read the indictment. To hide the fact that they were misappropriating the funds, the defendants used an elaborate system to make it appear as if they were paying vendors. This included paying fictitious straw companies, printing false receipts, and paying spouses and other family members for non-existent goods and services. The indictment said that, despite reassuring the public “repeatedly and falsely” that they would “not take a penny” for themselves, Bannon and the others “systematically defrauded” donors by using fake invoices and sham ‘vendor’ arrangements.” Each charge carries a maximum 20 year prison sentence.

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Former senior Trump administration advisor Steve Bannon and three other people are facing federal fraud charges in connection to a crowd-funded effort to build a wall on the border with Mexico. Bannon and Brian Kolfage were arrested last Thursday on a yacht off the coast of Connecticut and were handed over to New York City prosecutors. Bannon pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Bannon was released the same day on a $5 million bond backed by $2 million in real estate. Outside the Manhattan courthouse, Bannon called the arrest “a political hit job” designed to prevent him and others from building a wall on the Mexican border. “This entire fiasco is to stop people who want to build the wall,”

The State of Michigan will pay $600 million to Flint residents in order to settle multiple lawsuits over the city’s water crisis. The agreement comes after five years of legal battles between the state and those harmed by Flint’s contaminated water supply. Thousands of residents have fallen ill with diseases related to lead exposure after the city began using the polluted Flint River as a water source in 2014. The settlement creates a fund for the victims of Flint’s contaminated water supply, with 80% of the funds earmarked for children who were

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750M Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

A controversial project that will release 750 million genetically modified insects in the Florida Keys received its final approval on Friday from state officials. The project is overseen by the Oxitec biotechnology company and will inject millions of male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes onto south-

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Kellyanne Conway in a statement. “We disagree about plenty but we are united on what matters most: the kids. Our four children are teens and tweens starting a new academic year, in middle school and high school, remotely from home for at least a few months. “As millions of parents nationwide know, kids ‘doing school from home’ requires a level of attention and vigilance that is as unusual as these times.”

George Conway said in a separate tweet that he would be abandoning his anti-Trump advocacy to “devote more time to family matters.” He added, “Needless to say, I continue to support the Lincoln Project and its mission. Passionately.” Despite her stated intention to take a break from national politics, Kellyanne will still speak at the Republican National Convention on Monday. The Conways’ private life had been the subject of immense speculation, as

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California Jews were outraged after a series of anti-Semitic posters were plastered above a major Los Angeles freeway last week. The offending banners were hung on an overpass above the 405 freeway in Los Angeles on Tuesday. One poster read, “The Jews Want a Race War,” while another touted “GoyimTV,” an anti-Semitic website responsible for hanging the signs. Jewish groups condemned the display and urged the state’s highway patrol to remove the offending banners. “We’re aware of the #antisemitic banner drops from over the weekend on the 405 [freeway],” said the Anti-Defamation League’s LA office. “We’ve been working closely with law enforcement to identify the perpetrators. We want to thank community members for contacting us & continue to encourage reporting. Los Angeles is #NoPlaceforHate.” American Jewish Committee Los Angeles Regional Director Rick Hirschhaut tweeted his shock at witnessing “a shocking and outrageous

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display of antisemitism yesterday targeting motorists along the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. “Though eventually removed, it is essential that the [California Highway Patrol] and relevant agencies guard against such crude expressions of hate and assaults upon public safety.” The LAPD has opened an investigation into the incident and is working in tandem with local Jewish officials. Goyimtv is a far-right anti-Semitic online platform popular with trolls on websites such as 4Chan and 8Chan. Its website states that “all members of the community and wider society should be treated as equals with the same rights, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, political beliefs, or any other immutable attribute or self-assigned designation UNLESS YOU’RE A JEW or THE SHABBOS EQUIVALENT.”

no role in the Biden campaign whatsoever.” Biden’s remarks drew heavy criticism from a slew of Arab and Muslim and groups, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Arab American Institute (AAI), the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and Emgage. Now, it appears that the campaign has made amends following the backlash within the Democratic Party’s base. Sarsour, a fervent supporter of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, has frequently demonized Israel and is considered by many Jews to be an anti-Semite. A member of the racist Nation of Islam, Sarsour was expelled from the Women’s March last year after allegations of her anti-Jewish remarks made headlines.

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After presidential hopeful Joe Biden publicly denounced Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour, senior aides in his campaign privately apologized for his remarks. In a conference call with senior Muslim American representatives on Sunday, Ashley Allison expressed her apologies for Biden’s opposition to Sarsour. Allison, who is director of the Biden campaign’s national coalitions project, said that she was “sorry’” for the candidate’s statements. Biden’s top foreign policy adviser Tony Blinken added that he felt personal “regret.” Biden had denounced Sarsour after she spoke at last week’s Democratic National Convention. In a series of statements and tweets, Biden criticized her for her anti-Israel views and said that she did not represent the Democrat Party or his campaign. “Joe Biden has been a strong supporter of Israel and a vehement opponent of anti-Semitism his entire life, and he obviously condemns her views and opposes BDS, as does the Democratic platform,” said Biden spokesperson Andrew Bates. “She has

Zoom, the video conferencing website and app made famous by the coronavirus, suffered a widespread outage on Monday. Hundreds of thousands of users in the United States and the UK reported difficulties connecting to video calls. Others said that the video feed failed to load after they entered their password to join a meeting. The outage began in North America and some parts of Europe at 9 a.m. The company said that it had fixed most of the main issues by midday and apologized for the incident. “We have identified the issue causing users to be unable to authenticate to the Zoom website and unable to start and join Zoom Meetings and Webinars, and we are working on a fix for this issue,” Zoom stated on its website. The disruption caused widespread chaos in schools, universities, and businesses that rely on Zoom to safely operate during the current global pandemic. The bug was Zoom’s first since the service went viral in early 2020. Zoom’s stock price, which has risen by 300% since the coronavirus outbreak in January, plunged by 2.5%

on Wall Street trading due to the technical glitch. In the second quarter of 2020, Zoom topped analysts’ forecasts by 64% and posted revenues of $ 328 million.

Scott Peterson Scot-Free?

On Monday, the California Supreme Court overturned Scott Peterson’s death penalty sentence. Peterson has been on death row since 2005, when he was sentenced to die by lethal injection for the murder of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner. Peterson is held in San Quentin, the state’s oldest prison and the only prison in California for death row prisoners. The prison has experienced the largest outbreak of coronavirus among prisoners in the state and at one time had more than a third of its population testing positive for the coronavirus. The court’s decision came nearly two decades after Laci, a Modesto, California, school teacher, was killed. Investigators said Peterson dumped his wife’s body from his fishing boat into the San Francisco Bay in 2002. The bodies of Laci and Conner surfaced months later. While the murder conviction against Peterson stayed in place, the court ordered a new penalty phase trial. “Peterson contends his trial was flawed for multiple reasons, beginning with the unusual amount of pretrial publicity that surrounded the case,” the court found. “We reject Peterson’s claim that he received an unfair trial as to guilt and thus affirm his convictions for murder.” However, the court ruled the trial judge in Peterson’s case “made a series of clear and significant errors in jury selection that, under longstanding United States Supreme Court precedent, undermined Peterson’s right to an impartial jury at the penalty phase.” The court also agreed that potential jurors improperly were dismissed from the jury pool after saying they

personally disagreed with the death penalty but would be willing to impose it per California law. Peterson, now 47, has also claimed on appeal that he couldn’t get a fair trial because of the massive publicity that surrounded his case, even though his trial was held nearly 90 miles away from his Central Valley home of Modesto to San Mateo County, south of San Francisco. On December 24, 2002, Peterson called his mother-in-law, Sharon Rocha, in the early evening to ask if Laci was with her. He told Rocha he had returned from a day of fishing, and when he got home, he couldn’t find his wife. The call to Rocha would set off a chain of events that would move an entire community, which jumped into action to find the missing mom to be. As the days and weeks went on, the search for Laci, who was 8½ months pregnant when she disappeared, became more desperate. Police soon discovered that Scott had been leading a double life. He had maintained, though, that he had nothing to do with his wife’s disappearance. Even so, after the bodies of Laci and Conner resurfaced, authorities arrested Scott for their murder.

Honey is a Great Cure

A new study has shown honey to be more effective than antibiotics in treating cough and cold symptoms. According to the study, published last week in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, honey was the most effective at improving symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. In one trial, patients who ingested honey reduced their symptoms by one to two days. Honey was found to be particularly effective in improving the frequency and severity of coughs. Aside from babies under 1 year of age and those with allergies, honey is safe for most people. Antibiotics, on the other hand, are associated with “significant adverse effects” in children and adults. “Upper respiratory tract infections are the most frequent reason for antibiotic prescription,” wrote the Oxford

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ing “justice” for the shooting of Jacob Blake by police on Sunday evening. Officers shot the 29-year-old black man as he was entering his SUV. His children were in the car. Blake was taken to the hospital after the shooting and remained in intensive care late Monday. In response, rioters torched cars and set buildings ablaze. They disobeyed a curfew and set off fireworks against police. Two city trucks were among the vehicles that were torched in the melee. Several businesses were burned as well. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers called in the National Guard to help “protect critical infrastructure, such as utilities and fire stations and to ensure Kenoshians are able to assemble safely,” he said. Protesters also marched in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis, where at least five people were arrested. “We will continue showing up until they’re tired of killing us,” a Manhattan protester said. Just after 5 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call in the city of Kenosha. In a police call, a dispatcher said Blake “isn’t supposed to be there” and that he took a complainant’s keys and refused to leave. According to Blake’s attorney, Blake was leaving the scene after “breaking up a fight between two women.”

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University researchers. “Since the majority of URTIs are viral, antibiotic prescription is both ineffective and inappropriate. However, a lack of effective alternatives, as well as a desire to preserve the patient-doctor relationship, both contribute to antibiotic over-prescription.” Researchers said that it’s difficult to determine the degree to which honey improved the symptoms, as it is a complex and heterogeneous substance. Regardless, the team recommended honey as an effective alternative to antibiotics. The stud-

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ies examined pure honey, as well as Grintuss syrup, Honitus syrup and honey combined with milk and coffee. “When clinicians wish to prescribe for URTI, we would recommend honey as an alternative to antibiotics. Honey is more effective and less harmful than usual care alternatives and avoids causing harm through antimicrobial resistance,” study authors said. They also called for further high quality, placebo-controlled trials.

Unrest in Wisconsin

The city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, exploded into flames on Monday night after crowds rioted, demand-

Hoping to determine what flag works best for its residents, Mississippi will be flying five flags on August 25 in Jackson. Voters will decide on which new flag will replace the previous flag that had included the Confederate battle emblem. The five proposed designs were chosen by the Mississippi State Flag Commission. The flags will fly so people could see how they look fluttering in the breeze or hanging limply without wind. Additionally, they are flying

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the flags because flags look different high on a pole than they do as drawings on a computer screen. In late June, Mississippi legislators voted to retire the last state flag to include the Confederate battle emblem, which has been broadly condemned as racist. The change came amid widespread national protests over racial injustice after the death of George Floyd. Leaders from business, religion, education and sports — including the Southeastern Conference — lobbied legislators to scrap Mississippi’s 126-year-old flag, saying that the banner did not properly represent a state with a 38% black population. The law shelving the flag specified that a new banner cannot include the Confederate emblem and must have the phrase, “In G-d we trust.” Almost 3,000 flag designs were submitted to the commission; five were ultimately chosen to present to voters. The five designs include those with a shield with wavy lines representing water; the Mississippi River snaking along the state’s western border, plus a magnolia blossom; two others with magnolia blossoms; and one with a stylized magnolia tree. Each has a star made of diamond shapes that are important to the state’s Choctaw culture.

Home Sweet Home

There’s no place like home, even though it may take you a long time to get there. Three months ago, Solomon the tortoise embarked on quite the adventure. The 150-pound Sulcata tortoise managed to escape from his home in Ashland City, Tennessee. His owner, Lynn Cole, frantically searched for the 15-year-old slow-moving reptile but was not able to locate him. Cole searched for 74 days, hung

up hundreds of fliers, and posted myriad pictures on social media to find her hard-backed friend. Finally, on Thursday, Cole received the long-awaited phone call. A man had spotted Solomon at a construction site just an eighth of a mile from Cole’s home. She and her husband rushed to bring Solomon home. Solomon came back tired, hungry, and caked in mud. Cole immediately brought him his favorite dish – collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, and watermelon rinds. Hopefully, Solomon’s wandering days are over. “People are surprised to know that he’s very attached to his humans, and he’s very happy to be home,” Cole said. Being that Sulcata tortoises can live more than 100 years, Solomon has many more years to live happily ever after.

Slogan Social Distancing

Well, if you thought that it was important to maintain six-feet social distancing, KFC is taking it to another level. Kentucky Fried Chicken, the crispy chicken giant, is now scrapping its famous “finger lickin’ good” slogan because it may give customers ideas about licking their fingers at a time when people should be vigilant about keeping their hands clean. On Monday, the company said that the 64-year-old slogan “doesn’t feel quite right.” “We find ourselves in a unique situation — having an iconic slogan that doesn’t quite fit in the current environment,” said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, global chief marketing officer at KFC, in a statement. The slogan, though, will return when the “time is right.” For now, the company has blurred out the offending words. To be sure, this week’s announcement is a sneaky marketing ploy. The company has produced self-effacing campaigns in the past. For example,

it has hawked chicken-scented clogs, chicken-scented logs, and, best of all, “finger lickin’ good” chicken-flavored edible nail polish. Word to the wise: it’s best not to lick your fingers when they’re covered with hand sanitizer.

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If you are having trouble committing to things, Porsche may be the right car for you. The automaker is committed to helping customers who have commitment issues by adding a new, lower-cost single-car tier to its Porsche Drive subscription program, which was launched in Atlanta in 2017 and is currently available Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Diego, and Los Angeles. While the original program gives subscribers access to a fleet of sports cars, sedans, and SUVs that they can swap between as often as they like, with maintenance and insurance included, the new option locks them into one model for one or three months. For now, there are only 325 subscribers to Porsche’s easy-comeeasy-go program. They’re generally younger than a typical Porsche buyer and stick with the program for an average of four months. “We’re not just doing it. We’re doing it because so far we have seen it to be successful,” Porsche North America CEO Klaus Zellmer said. Zellmer said that having cars that people “desire to drive” is a plus, and that about 10 percent of subscribers go on to purchase a Porsche. He’s not sure yet if that figure is good or bad, because the program is meant to stand apart from the company’s traditional model. Porsche sold a record 61,568 vehicles in the U.S. in 2019 and 26,290 through the first half of this year. Pricing for the single-car plan runs from $1,500 per month for a Macan SUV to $2,600 for a 911 Carrera compared to $2,100 to $3,100 for the multi-car plans. A $595 activation fee is waived for customers

This isn’t your typical peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The Golden Goose sandwich, which is on the menu at a restaurant in Chicago called PB&J (Pizza, Beer and Jukebox), is one for the record books. The upscale classic sandwich is made with “toasted edible gold leaf bread,” “all-natural peanut butter,” manuka honey from New Zealand, and “the world’s most expensive” seedless redcurrant jam from Maison Dutriez in France, which, according to the menu, is “hand-seeded using goose quills.” The price for this over-the-top lunchbox staple? A whopping $350. The Golden Goose — which needs to be ordered one day in advance — is officially the world’s most expensive PB&J, according to the Robb Report Restaurant owners Matthew and Josh McCahill came up with the idea after spotting a similarly decadent PB&J selling for hundreds of dollars. Another out-of-control PB&J was served at the now-closed Red’s Golden Gourmet in San Diego for $299. It featured peanut butter, jelly, blueberries, bananas, bacon, and two sterling silver, gold-plated toothpicks. Matthew McCahill says that the inspiration also came from his childhood. “The inspiration actually comes from when I was a child and we grew up very poor and we were eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and then just peanut butter sandwiches, and then just peanut butter,” said Matthew, noting the irony of his idea for the menu item. Nothing is simple anymore.

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Village of Lawrence 2020 State of the Village Report By Mayor Alex H. Edelman Below is a partial view of Lawrence Mayor Alex Edelman’s State of the Village report. Dear Friend and Resident: For decades, the mayor of Lawrence has personally appeared before the Lawrence Civic Association to directly report on the State of the Village. This year, because of the coronavirus, while this annual report is confined to writing, we will nevertheless endeavor to provide our residents with an accurate update on the status of our Village during this critical time. This year, any report on the State of the Village must, of course, start with a review of the coronavirus and its impact on the Village as well as our response. Let me first begin by extending, on behalf of the Board of Trustees and all staff and residents, our sincerest condolences to those friends and neighbors who sustained a loss during this pandemic. Each of you has our sympathy and support. The Village of Lawrence was among the first to respond to the crisis with a Mayoral State of Emergency Declaration on March 15 followed by the rapid imposition and enforcement of social distancing. Village employees were all deemed to be essential and while those who could worked from home, a large number continued to safely provide services on site and all Village facilities, subject to State-imposed restrictions continued to function. The Village was also instrumental in facilitating the establishment of a Northwell Health Center in Sh’or Yoshuv Institute located within our borders. This facility, available to all members of the community, was deemed to be a unique, vital medical resource to the surrounding area. On behalf of the Village, I regularly consulted with State, Town and County representatives and the New York Conference of mayors, as well as local medical and religious leaders as to appropriate procedures. The Village Building Department monitored (and continues to monitor) placement of canopies, social distancing, the wearing of masks, and store “customer flow” as well as outdoor dining, an amenity which is expected to continue into the future. The public is urged to cooperate with our staff in implementing and practicing these crucial safety actions. During the pandemic, Lawrence was fortunate to have resident and prominent immunologist Dr. Marc Sicklick deliver periodic updates on the virus which residents found informative

and uplifting. We thank Dr. Sicklick, who is yet another example of a Lawrencian sharing time, expertise and talent with fellow citizens. As of this date, Village Hall, the Lawrence Village Justice Court and all recreational facilities are open to the (mask wearing) public with appropriate safety conditions and social distancing in place for the protection of all, though staff can, of course, can be reached by phone (516-239-4600) or e-mail (rgoldman@villageoflawrence.org). While obviously focused on addressing the challenge of Covid-19, the Village was not distracted from its obligation to provide every resident with the highest, responsive level of government service: Financially, the Village of Lawrence has not raised taxes, nor does it expect to as it enjoys fiscal stability notwithstanding a temporary reduction in revenue due to the Corona shut down. Any expenses incurred in responding to the virus are expected to be recouped, and pending is recovery of revenue lost (i.e., meters). Also pending is a near settlement that could result in several millions being secured by the Village treasury. Obviously, such an amount would be a boon to the Village, and we eagerly await a resolution. Meanwhile, continued adjustments to our accounting have resulted in $50,000.00 in savings; the Village is current with all Comptroller requirements; and, while staffing has been increased, payroll costs are down. The Tax Department has also installed online tax payments to increase office efficiency and homeowners’ convenience, noting again with no new taxes. Road Repair and Street Maintenance have been addressed as a matter of urgency. After coordinating with the utility companies to ensure water and gas main upgrades, repaving is beginning on Auerbach Lane, Briarwood Lane, Jorgen Street, Ventana Court, Chestney Road, Amberly Road, Weston Place and Manor Lane. Ocean Avenue, Narragansett Avenue, Polo Lane, Longwood Crossing, Barrett Road, Briarwood Crossing, Hollywood Crossing, Mistletoe Way, Bayberry Road and Tanglewood Crossing have all been restored. In cooperation with the Village of Cedarhurst, Washington Avenue between Central Avenue and the LIRR tracks is being repaved curb to curb. Under consideration are Beach 2nd Street, Heather Lane and Willow Way. Noting our success in prevailing upon the State Department of Transportation to repair the bike lane along Route 878, the Village will continue to pressure the County to effectively maintain the non-Village but nonetheless crucial thoroughfares of

Broadway, Rock Hall Road and Rockaway Turnpike. The Highway Department has procured a new asphalt hot box that will allow more and faster pothole repairs, and last year’s mild winter, together with judicious utilization of supplies and equipment, will benefit us in the coming season. Clearance of walkway obstructions and overhanging trees and hedges as well as sidewalk repair remain a priority with notices being issued and more than 265 dangerous sidewalk flags having been repaired and replaced in cooperation with homeowners. The recent hurricane highlighted, among other shortcomings, PSEG’s inadequate pole and tree maintenance program. Though the Village has its own electrician and tree-trimming/removal service which addresses these areas on a regular basis, we have already begun, in conjunction with State officials, to demand PSEG institute and effective means of placing modern poles and regularly trimming trees. Nor has the sporadic lighting on Route 878 been forgotten, as the Village has retained a master electrician to finally diagnose the problem which was difficult to trace and repair because the electric wiring was underground, and propose a solution for which the Village is procuring State aid from our State Senator and Assemblywoman. Actual, positive steps are scheduled to be taken in the fall on the long awaited “Governor’s New York Rising” State-financed $8.5 million flood mitigation program planned for Meadow Lane, Kenridge Road, Muriel Avenue, Margaret Avenue, Monroe Street, Harrison Street, North Street, Causeway, Barrett Road and Bayberry Road. Meanwhile, the Village is addressing flooding on Waverly Place and Sutton Place South and augmented the Village’s Department of Public Works’ maintenance of water basins and drains with a specially retained vacu-truck and inspection

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cameras. A newly hired, experienced Building Inspector has enabled the Building Department to increase the efficiency of its services which remained undiminished during the Corona crisis. A record number of permits and applications are being processed, and the number of compliance inspections have increased with special emphasis on illegal weekend and early morning gardening and contracting work. Pest Control, which began even earlier in 2020 with a new and more effective environmentally safe formula being utilized in a broader area of treatment, has resulted in a substantial reduction in the flying insect problem. Mosquito-trap bags were again available to all residents, and 90 fly traps were positioned at specific sites with greater efficacy. Several additional pumps have been placed in Village ponds to eliminate larvae. Major upgrades were made to the Village’s Information Technology as MailChimp marketing e-mail communications supplemented CodeRed emergency blasts with rapid dissemination of relevant notices and information, and the website has seen an increase in use. The Building Department continues to provide online applications; the Lawrence Village Justice Court allows online payments of parking tickets as well as Smartphone payment at muni-meters and, as noted, the Tax Department now offers online tax payments. As promised, golf and tennis now offer online reservation scheduling. Arranging catered events has been eased through a digital shared calendar. The Lawrence Yacht & Country Club remains the oft-cited “jewel” of our Village with the golf course being touted by experts as being in great shape and the tennis courts having, through extensive repair, overcome flooding and water issues. KemperSports Management has retained supervisory staff sensitive to the operation of our municipally-owned facility and has recently brought on board a seasoned, experienced Assistant Manager. To date, membership in tennis, golf and marina has dramatically increased, allowing the Club to repay the Village $2.75 million in the past three years. In a cooperative program with Northwell-LIJ Hospital, sunscreen dispensers have been placed at key spots for the convenience and safety of members. Plans are still being considered for an onsite, Lawrence members only; health club and swimming pool, and caterers’ contracts will be re-negotiated to better benefit resident consumers. Security and Public Safety remain a priority as newly created signage advising motorists, cyclists and pedestrians has been placed at selected locations, and additional benches and one new pocket-park have been installed to assist walkers. As noted, sidewalk maintenance has been aggressively stressed as has litter enforcement and property upkeep. Reporting (and response to) non-working street lights has also

been improved. Installation of approximately 28 security cameras awaits the imminent allocation by the County of $77,500.00 expressly for that purpose, and a security gate has been placed at Lord Avenue and Cumberland Place. The Village has maintained an especially close connection with the Auxiliary Police; the Lawrence Civic Association; the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Volunteer Fire Department, which we are helping to acquire a new fire engine pumper truck; and the Nassau County Police Department’s Fourth Precinct with whom we worked directly and met with repeatedly over the difficult Spring and Summer, and who are providing additional patrols and immediate response as we combat sporadic car break-ins. Our own Traffic Enforcement Agents have also extended their enforcement responsibilities to assist with traf-

The Village of Lawrence – its government and its people – have risen to that challenge

fic control, security, social distancing and safety regulations, and a Village employee is an active, engaged member of the Police Commissioner’s Council, even as a concerned resident represents our interests on the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee, and another serves as a County Emergency Management Liaison. As the days grow shorter, the Village continues to make available Safety-Visibility-Belts for joggers and walkers. While confronting the menace of Covid-19 and addressing the day to day needs of our Village, a report on its current state still requires consideration of the following: Disposition of the 3.6 acres of the decommissioned water treatment plant: whether to rezone it and allow a 150-unit apartment complex or retain its current zoning for eight (8) private single-family homes (with one area reserved as a public pocket-park). Water quality and cost: To date, the Village has been successful in its demands for more new pipes and water mains, but the process is slow. Furthermore, the imminent sale of this private water company to yet another private water company may portend increased rates and a diminution of service. Toward that end, there are discussions regarding the Town of Hempstead or other

government entities assuming that responsibility. The Village is participating in these ongoing talks to make certain that residents’ interests are protected, and will keep everyone advised. The Business District, significantly impacted by Covid-19 must be rejuvenated. Outdoor dining will be permanently permitted, and resident support encouraged. In the past year, another six businesses have opened on Central Avenue and several store buildings are being renovated. The driveway entering Parking Lot #4 was widened to ease traffic flow and store deliveries. I also spearheaded a novel idea with the Long Island Railroad to allow a restaurant, with outdoor dining, scheduled to open soon, inside the Lawrence Train Station to serve commuters and neighbors and enhance area security. The Lawrence Business Association, too long inactive, has recruited several local business leaders who promise to make it a viable component of our Village. Status of the Woodmere Club: Execution of an Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Hempstead and the Village of Woodsburgh has created the Coastal Conservation District (CCD) which provides for only 59 houses, a clubhouse, and 83.3 acres of open space. It is a battle still to be fought, but our collective action stakes out our firm position on behalf of all the folks who live here: No 285 houses and no “Sixth Town.” In the same vein, the Village continues to monitor Hempstead Town’s proposed “Transit Hub” which includes areas that border (and could affect) our quality of life. It is an obvious understatement that 2020 has been a challenging year. Yet, I am proud to report that the Village of Lawrence – its government and its people – have risen to that challenge with the resources, sensitivity, enthusiasm and integrity that characterize Lawrence as an exciting, affable and desirable destination community. It has done so thanks to the efforts of the Board of Trustees (with special thanks for the devotion, insights and professional skills of retiring Trustee Syma Diamond), the Zoning, Planning, Building Design and Beautification Boards, the Park Commission, the Court, Historian, TVASNAC and Office of Emergency Management Liaisons, and, especially during these tough times, the dedicated, experienced, spirited and loyal Village employees. What a joy it is to enter Village Hall every day or stroll our Village streets and encounter those who work so tirelessly on behalf of the Village of Lawrence. I thank each of you, and thank you for allowing me to call each of you a friend, neighbor and fellow Lawrence resident. Sincerely, Alex H. Edelman Mayor *Please e-mail your comments and suggestions to Info@Villageoflawrence.org.

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New Minhag in Long Beach Custom Daily Breakfast To-Go at the Young Israel of Long Beach

or over 15 years, Talkline Network host and CEO, Rabbi Zev Brenner, has been running the latest summer morning minyan in the Long Beach, Lido Beach and Atlantic Beach corridor at the Young Israel of Long Beach. (This is in addition to the daily Young Israel 7:20 a.m. minyan that meets year round.) This year, due to Covid 19, the original 8:30 a.m. minyan has been meeting outdoors in the Young Israel’s spacious all-weather tent, adhering to safe social distancing. The minyan has contin-

ued to grow in popularity, and this year the Young Israel inaugurated an innovative new minhag: custom breakfasts to-go, six days a week, with a variety of fare that has been setting trends in the community. Daveners can choose from a variety of bagels, lox and all the delicious shmears and spreads from Long Beach’s Life’s A Bagel and Bogo Pizza & Catering of Cedarhurst, all customized from the simple to the exotic. Big crowd pleasers have included addon treats such as special Ice Cream Sundays and Danish

Thursdays from Country Boy Bakery. According to Rabbi Brenner, it’s been so successful that plans are being made to introduce Pizza Tuesdays and L’Chayim Fridays. Daveners of all ages have found a meaningful and delicious way to start the day. In the words of one mispallel, “Praying at this minyan has taken davening to a new level. Yasher koach to the Young Israel for this wonderful communal resource.” With the Young Israel welcoming their new spiritual leader, Rabbi Binyamin Silver

Long Beach resident Dr. Hillel Broder, principal of DRS, and his children enjoying Ice Cream Sunday

in early September, the Shul is looking forward to introducing additional program-

ming to continue to lead the way for the Long Beach Community.

Of Baby Bonnets, the Ben Ish Chai, and Midnight Blessings

ays are hard. But nights are even harder. That’s when the day’s blessed distractions crumble and the deafening silence shatters my heart. And I dream of a home, in which the silence is harmonized by the breathing of little hearts, snuggled in their beds; in which the silence is pierced by the wails of a little infant, summoning Mommy; in which the silence is disrupted by little ones, determined to start the new day while the world still slumbers. Maybe that’s why I feel that Kollel Chatzos’s talmidei chachamim, who learn through the night, may be my answer. Perhaps their Torah learning will sweeten my gezar din, and I will be zoche that my nights will be gladdened. I learned that I was not the only one who sought hope and blessing in supporting nighttime Torah learning. When the talmid of the great mekubel, Rav Mordechai Sharabi, zt”l, waited for years to be blessed with a ben zachar and his tefillos and kabbalos went unanswered, he approached a group of talmidei chachamim who were learning throughout the night and begged them, “You’re learning all night long. You’re accomplishing such great

things. Can you perform the segula of the Ben Ish Chai on my behalf, so that I be blessed with a ben zachar?” The talmidei chachamim responded yes… And Hashem responded yes to their tefillos. At the ripe age of seventy, this man became the father of a baby boy. I learned that this segula has a mekor. It is detailed so eloquently and instructively by the Ben Ish Chai in Keser Malchus (siman 160), saying, “The husband and wife should sponsor the needs of a chabura (group), who awaken to learn at Chatzos, and in this zechus, they will be blessed

with zera shel kayama, and so they should do constantly.” And I learned that this segula works – in our generation, for people just as desperate as myself. The Kollel Chatzos office shared that they constantly receive requests from callers worldwide, asking to sponsor Kollel Chatzos’s talmidei chachamim, so that these talmidei chachamim will daven on behalf of couples waiting for children… And they also told me that they constantly hear besuros tovos that the talmidei chachamim’s davening has brought forth the long-awaited yeshuos. This year, I will bl”n sponsor the kollel’s learning and the Ben Ish Chai segula, performed in my zechus.

And I hope that next year, iy”H, I will be able to share with you the story of my yeshua… of my nights transformed to delight. This Tuesday night, September 2, 13 Elul, Parshas Ki Suvei, is the yahrtzeit of the holy Ben Ish Chai. And while the Ben Ish Chai’s segula is applicable every night of the year, it is particularly meaningful when performed on his very yahrtzeit. Therefore, Kollel Chatzos dedicates this night as a special Leil Tefila for couples who are waiting for children. A delegation of Kollel Chatzos talmidei chachamim will daven at the place designated as the gateway for tefillos for children – the “Bais Isha HaShunamis,” the very place where Elisha HaShunamis enacted a miracle and the Isha HaShunamis merited children. So many of us know couples who are in pain and wish we could help… somehow. We may not be doctors nor possess the key to life. Yet, this Thursday, we can all do something. Something meaningful, something powerful. We can heed the call of the Ben Ish Chai on his yahrtzeit. We can partner with Kollel Chatzos, sponsor the needs of the Kollel’s distinguished talmidei chachamim, and daven to Hashem that this night storm the gates of zera Chaya v’kayama.

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All-Star Alumni Join MTA’s Incredible Team of Rebbeim

TA is thrilled to welcome the following new faculty members for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, including all-star alumni: Rabbi Yisrael Apfel (‘08) as a Maggid Shiur. Rabbi Apfel has been the 12th Grade Bekius Rebbe for the past three years and is excited to begin his new role as a Maggid Shiur. Rabbi Apfel is known as a warm and caring Rebbe, who can be found in the Beis Medrash learning with countless talmidim throughout the day. He has also generously opened his home and hosted many MTA Queens events. An MTA alumnus as well as a graduate of Yeshiva University, Rabbi Apfel served as Shiur Assistant to Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger while learning at YU and continued to learn in the prestigious Wexner Kollel Elyon after receiving Semicha from RIETS. He also earned a certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Rabbi Apfel lives in Queens, NY, with his wife, Shayna, and their three children, Aryeh, Atara, and Temima. Rabbi Sam Dratch (‘12) as a Tanach Rebbe. Rabbi Dratch is excited to return to his roots at MTA to teach, learn, and grow with the talmidim. He also serves as the Teen Program Director at the Young Israel of West Hempstead, where he runs a weekly minyan and devel-

Rabbi Yehonatan Drory

Rabbi Yisrael Apfel

Rabbi Yehoshua Katz

Rabbi Sam Dratch

Rabbi Shai Kaminetzky

Rabbi Ben Zion Feld

ops regular programming for the local teens. Rabbi Dratch received Semicha from RIETS and earned a degree in Psychology from Yeshiva University. He also spent time learning at YU’s Gruss Kollel in Jerusalem. Rabbi Dratch lives in West Hempstead, NY, with his wife, Sari, and their three children.

Yeshiva University and Semicha from RIETS. He is entering his third year as a Fellow in the prestigious Wexner Kollel Elyon at RIETS. While in the Semicha program, Rabbi Drory spent time at MTA, leading chaburas for the Night Seder program. He also served as a Shoel U’Meishiv for YU college students. Rabbi Drory lives in Washington Heights, NY with his wife, Sarah, and their two children.

his last year in the Bella and Harry Wexner Semicha Honors Program at RIETS. Rabbi Feld lives in Kew Garden Hills, NY, with his wife and son.

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Rabbi Ben Zion Feld (‘13) as a Tanach Rebbe. Rabbi Feld can’t wait to return to the Lions’ Den and teach alongside the rebbeim who made a tremendous impact on his life. After graduating from MTA, Rabbi Feld learned in Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh for two years and continued on to Yeshiva University, where he was part of the Masmidim Honors Program and attended the Sy Syms School of Business. He is currently completing

Rabbi Shai Kaminetzky (‘13) as a Bekius Rebbe. Rabbi Kaminetzky is proud to return to his MTA roots, where he spent four amazing years learning and playing basketball. After graduating from MTA, Rabbi Kaminetzky learned in Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh for two years, followed by attending Yeshiva University, where he majored in Psychology and minored in Business and Political Science. During his time at YU, Rabbi Kaminetzky also spent time at MTA, as a Mishmar Madrich and Night Seder Coordinator. After graduating from YU, he spent two years living in Israel, where he learned in the YU Gruss Kollel and served as a Night Seder Rebbe at Yeshivat Reishit. Rabbi Kaminetzky also spent nu-

merous summers at NCSY Kollel, including one as Head Madrich. In addition to teaching at MTA, Rabbi Kaminetzky will serve as a Rabbinic Intern at the Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere, under the guidance of YU Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz. He is also entering his fourth year in the Bella and Harry Wexner Semicha Honors Program at RIETS. Rabbi Kaminetzky lives in Washington Heights, NY, with his wife, Tamar, and daughter, Basya. Rabbi Yehoshua Katz, as a Bekius Rebbe in the Julius Wrubel Beis Medrash Katan program. Rabbi Katz is excited to bring his passion for chinuch to MTA, where he will work alongside Rabbi Tanchum Cohen in the prestigious Julius Wrubel Beis Medrash Katan program, which provides qualified seniors with an exceptionally intensive learning experience, thereby transitioning them into the world of Beis Medrash learning in which they will continue to thrive in Eretz Yisrael, at Yeshiva University, and other mekomos haTorah thereafter. Currently a member of the Wexner Kollel Elyon at RIETS and Maggid Shiur at Yeshiva CHB (Chabad on Bowery), Rabbi Katz previously served as Rabbinic Intern at Mount Sinai Jewish Center and continues to deliver shiurim at a variety of shuls in the metropolitan area and other communities. He received his Semicha from RIETS, a BA in Philosophy from Yeshiva University, and an MA in Jewish Philosophy from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies. Rabbi Katz lives in Washington Heights, NY, with his wife, Bracha, and their son, Effy.

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10 Weeks of Produce Fest

ver the past few months, Kosher Response and The Gural JCC teamed up to bring Produce Fest to our community. For ten weeks, Gabriel Boxer of Kosher Response was responsible for procuring the trailers and working out all logistics. The first trailer would come in on Tuesday and would be unloaded into a warehouse in Inwood. With the help from various companies, the food was trucked into the JCC parking lot on Central Avenue in Lawrence to be set up by JCC staff. Produce Fest registrations would start on a Sunday evening and with-

in minutes would be sold out. Each week, two tractor-trailers of produce was distributed. Each trailer held between 1,500-1,800 cases of produce, with each case weighing 20-25 pounds per box. Around 3,000 families were served a week – sometimes more – from The Five Towns, Far Rockaway, Queens, Brooklyn, West Hempstead, Oceanside, Valley Stream, Great Neck, Merrick, Lynbrook, East Rockaway, and beyond. Community Chest South Shore and The Leon Mayer Fund were partners with Kosher Response and Gural JCC in this endeavor.

CAHAL Opening With New Classes

fter 28 years of providing outstanding education to hundreds of Jewish children in our community yeshivas, CAHAL is opening the 2020-2021 school year with 12 classes and nearly 120 students. The eleven yeshivas that participate in the program refer families to CAHAL for their children who need smaller classes and more individualized attention to build skills and self-confidence, with the goal of having the children return to mainstream classes. The children

attend the same school as their siblings and friends and are integrated for all daily activities including lunch, recess, specials, assemblies, trips, and more. The CAHAL classes, many of which are filled to a capacity of 12 children, with a 4-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, are taught by dedicated and experienced rebbeim and state certified teachers, who address the learning styles and individual needs of each student. Program Director Naomi Nadata, Educational Coordinator Alice Feltheimer, School Psychologist Dr. Suri Weinreb, Hebrew Curriculum Coordinator Rabbi Moishe Waxman, and Kriah Specialist Shaindy Haglili work through the summer preparing the materials and research-based programs needed for CAHAL’s teachers to be able to ensure success for all their students. And it shows. Demand for our specialized education program, that was founded by Dr. Norman Blumenthal, has never been higher. CAHAL continues to do what the menahalim and principals requested 29 years ago: educate the children with learning challenges in our community while keeping them in the local yeshivas. The experienced and caring CAHAL teachers make it all happen. The eleven community yeshivas that participate in the CAHAL Program are: BBY, BYAM, HAFTR. HALB, HANC, MAY, Shulamith,

TAG, YDT, YKLI, and YOSS. For more information about the CAHAL program and donating to

this great community organization, contact Shira at shira@cahal.org or call (516) 295-3666 or visit www. cahal.org.

‫בעזהשי"ת‬

The Segulah to Merit

Children! The promise of the Ben Ish Chai

‫עצרת תפלה לחשוכי בנים‬

A special Tefila Gathering

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One should support the holy Yidden who get up at Chatzos Halayla. In this Zechus they will be blessed with children! )‫(בן איש חי בספרו כתר מלכות סי' ק"ס‬

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JCCRP and Kosher Response staff and volunteers filled up new knapsacks at HAFTR High School this week for schoolchildren in our community. Now, 750 local children will have knapsacks and school supplies, ready to start the new school year right.

100,000 Books

n August of 2018, the world lost a beautiful and brilliant soul, Dr. Hindi Krinsky. Hindi, a 32-yearold English teacher, passed away suddenly from a complication of Crohn’s disease, leaving behind her five incredible children (Eliana, Ezra, Hudi, Dorit, and Abie) and adoring husband Dovid Kanarfogel. A few months after her passing, Dovid teamed up with Hindi’s former colleague, Leslie Gang, to create what is known today as Hindi’s Libraries. While the initiative began as a small school project to commemorate Hindi’s legacy with a Little Free Library box on the campus of the school where Hindi taught and the children attended, the two found themselves receiving continuous book donations at an overwhelmingly fast pace. By the year’s end, Dovid and Leslie formed Hindi’s Libraries, an international nonprofit organization that collects new and gently used books and donates them to children across the globe at no cost to the recipients. The organization absorbs all costs including shipping costs and supplies. Since its inception, Hindi’s Libraries has donated more than 700 boxes of books to organizations spanning across all 50 states, India, Africa, Puerto Rico, and Israel. Recipients include medical centers, pediatric offices and clinics, schools, homeless shelters, foster care agencies, Little Free Library Stewards, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations that serve families and children in need. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hindi’s Libraries paused its book shipments and instead focused on the needs of the community. Many

parents found themselves at home with their children while sheltering in place, without any books to read. Leslie hosted several “Book it Forward” events, where parents and educators could “shop around” Leslie’s garage and driveway for free gently used children’s books. Hindi’s Libraries donated more than 3,000 books through this effort. In late May, Hindi’s Libraries resumed its book donations by partnering with local nonprofits including Birthday Wishes, Gammy’s Pantry and the food distribution at the MLK Center in Long Beach, NY, to provide books to families throughout Long Island and Queens. Later in the summer, Hindi’s Libraries resumed its out-of-state shipments and has sent more than 50 boxes to nonprofits operating during the pandemic. With the help of local volunteers who reviewed, sorted, and labeled book donations, more than 10,000 books have been donated since April of 2020. This July, Leslie and Dovid set for a new challenge for Hindi’s Libraries: to reach a total of 100,000 children’s books collected. Over the last two years, the organization has received thousands of book donations from community book drives, children’s authors as well as corporate partners including Disney Publishing Worldwide and Barnes & Noble. On August 24, 2020, Eddie Cuello, founder of Books for Veterans, dropped off book #100,000 among hundreds of book donations. Eddie Cuello hails from East Meadow Long Island. He is a Marine Corps War Veteran who served as a

SGT/Marine Sniper with one tour in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Eddie and his wife Marcia started “Books For Veterans” earlier in 2020, a nonprofit that supports our nation’s Military Personnel and Veterans. Books For Veterans is a local book donation/recycling service that repurposes gently used books and puts them in the hands of active duty military serving overseas. Books For Veterans also partners with local veterans organizations, hospitals and nursing homes where veterans work and are cared for, to provide them with free books. “I started Books For Veterans because our military needs books,” Eddie said. “I can tell you firsthand how great it is to have a new book while serving in a combat zone. We get very little free time while we are protecting America’s freedom overseas. Sometimes you just want to escape, and a book is the perfect vehicle for that. A book can bring one of our heroes so much joy and happiness even for

a short while, and the feeling we get from providing them with that escape is priceless! “Although we mainly donate and receive books for adults, we do receive quite a few children’s books that we weren’t able to donate. We collaborated with an amazing organization called Hindi’s Libraries which specializes in spreading literacy via children’s books. We make monthly donations of children’s books to them, and they spread the joy of reading to families in need. We are so delighted to have collaborated with them which ensures the proper repurposing of all books that come across our path!” Currently, the Hindi’s Libraries team is quite small and the cofounders are eagerly searching for volunteers to help package book donations. If you are not local but would like to make a contribution to help fund our book shipments, please visit www. hindislibraries.com or email info@ hindislibraries.com.

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B’zechus HaTorah Yinatzel Haolam Fantastic Dirshu Program for Bochurim over Bein Hazmanim By Rabbi Nachman Seltzer The Situation e are living through unprecedented times. While most of us imagined that by the time summer vacation 2020 was finally here, corona would be a thing of the past and life would be back to normal, the truth is unfortunately not that way at all. At this point in time, corona does not seem to be going anywhere – seemingly intent on becoming part of our lives. And yet, life does go on and bochurim need to learn Torah no matter what, even during Bein Hazmanim and even during a period when nothing is normal. Many bochurim were feeling as if they had lost their bearings – as if they hadn’t really learned in what felt like forever – and were wondering whether they would ever be able to recover everything that they lost during this complicated time in our lives. Yet unbeknownst to them, a group of people had not forgotten about them – on the contrary – and were about to launch a program that would help everyone get back on track and ready for the upcoming Elul Z’man. The Dirshu team, under the leadership of Rav Dovid Hofstedter, came up with a special challenge for the bochurim of Klal Yisroel. It couldn’t be a regular program, because it wasn’t a regular time of year. The program needed a host of specific ingredients to make it work, and the team invested an incredible amount of time and energy to working out every single part of the program so that it would appeal to the young and vibrant demographic they were aiming at. With the backing of numerous Gedolei Yisroel, Dirshu spread the word that they were establishing the “B’zechus HaTorah” program. Booklets filled with material they were learning would be distributed all over Eretz Yisroel and at numerous additional locations throughout the globe, and, of course, tests would be administered for accountability. Keeping the fact that it was Bein Hazmanim in mind, Dirshu chose especially enjoyable material for the boys to learn – Perek Keitzad Mevarchim, and the fifth and sixth perakim of Pirkei Avos. And so, it began.

The Response Nobody knew how the bochurim were going to react. Like I said, these aren’t normal times, and quite a few bochurim have experienced a few particularly challenging months. Many of them felt as if they were drowning in the sea of technology surrounding them – unable to climb out of the pit to regain their former levels of hasmada and ruchniyus. More than that, a lot of people who might have normally been expected to take part in such a program weren’t even home – having been put in isolation in the special corona hotels which had been set up by the Israeli government. Being a “guest” at one of those hotels meant that they were effectively out of commission and hard to reach. These were real challenges, and they had to be dealt with under time constraints and deadlines. And so, the B’zechus HaTorah program was instituted. The swift response which came their way showed conclusively and beyond a shadow of a doubt that thousands and thousands of bochurim had been waiting for just this kind of thing to help them. It was as if Dirshu had pulled up to a huge group of boys hiking in the middle of the desert and offered them cases and cases of freezing cold water to drink. With many thousands of yeshiva bochurim taking part in the B’zechus HaTorah program, the results have been phenomenal by any measure. Requests came pouring in from many different areas requesting booklets – and while in most cases it was easy to fulfil the request – for example, when it came to all the boys participating in Yeshiva Bein Hazmanim programs, the question was what to do for the families stranded in the corona hotels. And then, in a beautiful display of cooperation, Dirshu was able to contact the army representatives in charge of running security for the hotels, and after explaining that they needed to come to the hotels to bring booklets for the boys staying there, the army graciously agreed to meet the Dirshu representatives and to bring the booklets from them to every bochur who wanted to take part. This meant that the soldiers were given a first-hand look at how the

Participants at the Dirshu B’Zechus HaTorah Bechina, Monsey

bochurim were spending their time – even on “vacation” and even in isolation – while the families were able to express their hakoras hatov to the soldiers for going out of their way for them and helping them learn Torah under adverse circumstances. It was a tremendous kiddush Hashem any way you looked at it. A Conversation with a Father Of course, I wanted to hear a firsthand report about how the whole thing worked and for that I turned to the very distinguished Rav Rafael Meir, a close confidante of the Gedolei Yisroel, who actually joined his bochurim as they took part in the program. “How was the learning?” “The truth is,” he replied, “the program changed everything for my boys this Bein Hazmanim.” “How so?” “It sort of wrapped the entire vacation in a blanket of learning and helped the boys remember that a person needs to set aside times to learn even during Bein Hazmanim. But it wasn’t just that. I found myself getting excited about the type of material that Dirshu chose to focus on – it wasn’t material that they would normally learn – and it was really geshmak and yes, even lomdish – and I went to take the test with them.” “How did that go for you?” “Well, I actually asked about it and was told that the tests were multiple choice, so I thought, ‘How difficult can they be,’ but then I took the test and they were nice and challenging – which meant that any

Taking the Dirshu B’Zechus HaTorah Bechina, Yerushalayim

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Rabbi Hershel Billet Reflections on an Extraordinary Rabbinic Career By Allen Ganz

t the end of this month, Rabbi Hershel Billet, my rabbi, neighbor and friend of 40 years, is retiring from the Young Israel of Woodmere. It would be impossible to encapsulate in a short (or long!) article the impact the Rabbi has had on me and my family (and thousands of families like mine), the shul, the community and, indeed, world Jewry, but I will attempt to scratch the surface. As fires raged across Israel in November 2016, Rabbi Billet called out to the community: “From time to time we have been called to stand with Israel. Now is one of those times. We have always stood tall as a community.” As usual, it wasn’t about words, but actions. Rabbi Billet quickly raised over half a million dollars to purchase sorely needed firefighting equipment. One cannot calculate how many millions of dollars the rabbi has raised and distributed (always after meticulous research and due diligence) to support individuals, cities, and institutions in need in Israel. He was also at the forefront of efforts to free Soviet Jews and to support the campaigns to liberate Ethiopian Jews through Operation Moses and Operation Solomon. Rabbi Billet has also been a strong political advocate for Israel, often accompanying our local politicians on trips to Israel to demonstrate, in the most concrete way possible, how the strategic and moral imperatives of the United States align with those of Israel. While Rabbi Billet’s impact on world Jewry has been vast, it did not come at the expense of his commitment to the shul or community. During his tenure, the Young Israel grew to be the largest Young Israel in the world. Shlomo Zuller, past president and long-time Chairman of the

Board of the Young Israel, remarks, “Rabbi Billet was always at the forefront, ensuring the spiritual growth of our community as a whole and each of its members in particular.” Rabbi Billet’s deep and broad knowledge of Torah is widely respected, and his shiurim and classes – especially the legendary jokes he routinely peppers in them – are deeply appreciated in a community that values Talmud Torah. The rabbi’s expansive knowledge of Jewish and world history is matched only by his uncanny ability to bring them to life. He uses his mastery of current events and political trends to bring important context to the timeless Torah messages he delivers. Rabbi Billet has always encour-

aged congregants to develop a deeper understanding of what their observance is about. For example, the rabbi transformed the shul’s appreciation of Tisha B’Av, initiating many years ago an annual experience of the Kinot in which they were not only recited but reviewed and explained in depth, given historical context. Shul members have felt a strong sense of what Tisha B’Av is really about and how it has been experienced historically by Jews over the generations. Rabbi Billet also believed in exposing members of the shul to a broad array of thinkers, teachers, and activists, inviting provocative and exciting speakers and scholars to showcase the diverse and interesting learning, activism, chessed and tze-

daka represented within the Jewish community. Stuart Wagner, the current president of the Young Israel of Woodmere, highlighted how Rabbi Billet welcomed every chance to increase Torah learning opportunities for the children and adults of the community. “This was the standout quality: whenever it was a matter of adding to Torah study, Rabbi Billet always supported a program, a series, a class, an idea.” He also strongly promoted and highlighted the learning and political work of women in the Jewish community, welcoming many talented women to speak and give classes in the shul. There can be no doubt that the rabbi’s appreciation for the Torah and talent of women in our community emerged in part from being married to one such learned and talented woman, our rebbetzin, Rookie Billet, whose impact on our community has been immeasurable. Rabbi Billet also saw the importance of a “big-tent” style community, recognizing that bringing many different people together would require acknowledging and accommodating different sets of needs. Nowadays, the Young Israel of Woodmere is well-known for its diverse array of minyanim for all different demographics and davening styles, making the shul welcoming to so many. Rabbi Shalom Axelrod notes, “Rabbi Billet has been instrumental in the continued growth and direction of the Young Israel of Woodmere. His care, devotion, and leadership on behalf of the community is an inspiration. Rabbi Billet’s vision to offer multiple minyanim serving the needs of the various members of the shul transformed the Young Israel of Woodmere into a bastion for Modern Orthodoxy in America.”

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Early on, Rabbi Billet understood that, for his shul and its members to thrive, the core Jewish institutions in the community also had to thrive. The rabbi was instrumental in the creation and expansion of such community-wide institutions as the eruv, the mikvah and the Vaad Hakashrus. All these efforts required a tremendous amount of skillful, frank, and open discussion among stakeholders representing many diverse hashkafos (outlooks). Rabbi Billet was uniquely skilled at facilitating these discussions, keeping people focused on the “big picture” and successfully advocating for unity in the community and compromise across differences. Despite all his accomplishments, I’ve always been struck by Rabbi Billet’s humility. He has always resisted receiving kibbudim (honors), insisting instead that they be given to others. If someone held a door open for him, the rabbi always waited for that person to enter first. Similarly, at communal Shabbos meals, Rabbi Billet would go to the back of the line for washing hands and at the food buffet. He views himself as part of the crowd and treats all people with respect, regardless of creed or color or wealth, or anything else. However, it would be a mistake to confuse humility with lack of resolve. Rabbi Billet has routinely taken strong, principled stances on many different issues irrespective of their popularity. Many years ago, becoming increasingly concerned with the growing drinking problem among young people in the community and believing that the excessive amount of drinking at shul kiddushim was contributing to this problem, he courageously urged the board to ban hard liquor from the shul. This was a radical and unpopular move at the time, but the rabbi stuck to it because he believed it was the right thing to do. He never avoided controversy if he believed strongly enough in the importance and moral worth of an issue. Sometimes his stances were unpopular, but they always proved right for the Young Israel of Woodmere community. Stephen Savitsky, a member of the shul and former president of the OU, reflects

that Rabbi Billet is “the most honest, ethical and morally correct rabbi I have known.” Rabbi Billet is also in possession of a priceless and powerful trait, a sharp and acerbic sense of humor. Besides using his sense of humor as a teaching tool, the rabbi brings humor

ter to the great needs and concerns of his congregants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As he has been doing for the past forty years, Rabbi Billet addressed their economic, health, and life-and-death struggles with grace, dignity, and compassion. This time, though, the scale of the

During his tenure, the Young Israel grew to be the largest Young Israel in the world.

sensitively into the most challenging of contexts. And, most importantly, he is also always the first to laugh at himself. If a joke during a sermon would fall flat, the one person who would always laugh out loud was Rookie, which would prompt the rabbi to say, “Thank goodness for Rookie!” Being the rabbi of any shul, but especially a huge congregation like the Young Israel, brings with it many responsibilities but none more important than ministering to the life-cycle needs of its congregants. And, over the 40 years I’ve observed Rabbi Billet in action, the trait that stands out the most for me is his compassion for and attunement to the individuals and families that make up our kehillah. In particular, I’ve witnessed his profound compassion, sensitivity and empathy under incredibly difficult circumstances when people feel isolated or alone. He has been a source of comfort and strength for so many within the community and beyond. His sensitivity, presence, and faith-infused real life wisdom have supported and accompanied many families during their most painful times of personal loss and bereavement. Beyond the individual attention, Rabbi Billet’s leadership has been nothing short of heroic during the many profound challenges the community has faced over the years such as 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy and especially during the past months when he was called upon to minis-

challenges was almost unimaginable. Rabbi Billet would be the first to acknowledge that his service to the shul and community was as part of a team that included his indispensable life partner, our beloved Rebbetzin Rookie Billet. The rebbetzin

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has worked tirelessly on behalf of the shul over the past 40 years, in addition to raising a family and playing a crucial role in the Jewish education of countless young women, first as a teacher, both in the formal classroom and at Camp Morasha, and for many years now as a school administrator and principal In addition, Rebbetzin Rookie is a full partner to the rabbi in counseling congregants struggling with life’s challenges, with her trademark deep insight, sensitivity, and grace. It is hard to believe that forty years have passed. We have been enormously blessed to have had as our rabbi a learned and principled man, a man of integrity, humility and humor, a man whose moral compass always points straight ahead. I am sure everyone joins me in wishing Rabbi and Rebbetzin Billet many years of good health, happiness, peace and nachas, ad meah v’esrim.

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To Build or Not to Build – That is the Question By Eli Kutner

he residents of the Village of Lawrence are a lucky lot. We are fortunate to live in a “bedroom” community just outside the hurried city of New York, a short train ride away from one of the financial, cultural and demographic epicenters of the world, 15 minutes from an airport that serves as a portal to the entire globe. Yet, we reside in a serene, park-like community; one that could easily be found in bucolic middle America, certainly un-urban. The Village of Lawrence is an island of serenity in the storm of the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life. This positive experiment in suburban living is a fragile one, though. It requires careful management and foresight to sustain its long-term success. Even one bad idea or project may have a ripple effect on the entire Village. One of the important issues that the next Board of Trustees will have to tackle is further commercial development of the Village. Specifically, the development of the former water treatment center located at Rock Hall Road and the 878. It is one of the largest spaces in the entire Lawrence available for development. As of now there are two basic propositions being considered: -Sale as 8 individual lots for residential houses -Development of a 120-150 multi-family apartment condominium building

Commercial development is not always a bad thing. It alleviates housing shortages, provides additional affordable residential options, and expands the tax base. More people would like to move to Lawrence, residents have older children they would like to have settle nearby, and the municipality can always use more tax revenue.

mind, let’s look at the issue at hand. The sale of the parcel for some sort of development is a one-time opportunity for a substantial revenue boost to the Village. The land has been appraised at a value of up to $13 million. This would be a windfall for village and could be used to keep up a budget surplus (which our current mayor has built and main-

On the other hand, we are all familiar with the downsides of commercial development – increased population, stress on the resources of existing residents, noise pollution, traffic congestion, and the process known as “slow-pace urbanization.” With these considerations in

tained), lower taxes, or serve as funds for another project. That is obviously good. However, the bottom-line is not always about the bottom-line. While everyone would love for money to pour into our coffers, there are additional priorities to bear in mind,

some of which are more important than money. A primary concern is to maintain the character of the Village; that is certainly more important than money. For illustrative purposes, imagine if a commercial enterprise offered the Village tens of millions of dollars to turn the water treatment center into an incineration plant or a shopping mall; that would be an anathema, no matter what revenue we would incur. Nobody in their right mind would support that. Obviously, then, there is an equation at hand: How much money is worth how much inconvenience/safety/ pollution/ traffic/aesthetic decline to our village? Let’s first consider the location of the project, right between Sutton Park on one side and Rock Hall Road and Harborview on the other side. Many residents of these neighborhoods live there precisely because of the calm and appealing nature of these neighborhoods. Is it fair to drop a commercial condo building in their back (or front) yards? Even as a luxury multifamily facility, the building would likely stand at 3-4 stories, with at least the first level serving as a parking garage. (Due to the water table, the structure would have to be built on stilts, precluding any useable parking space underground.) Is it outrageous for these residents to oppose a massive building towering over their

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homes? I don’t think so; they pay a hefty fee to live in a tranquil and pretty village. Why should they have to stare out at a concrete parking garage while relaxing on their patios? Furthermore, is it fair for nearby residents to have to absorb the brunt of additional traffic and waste management services? What does it look like to have the garbage of 150 families removed across the lane from you or an extra 300-400 cars driving on the streets where their children play? These are not mere figures we are discussing but people’s quality life we are talking about. Some advocates of a large-scale commercial building at the site point to the success of the Regency on Central Avenue, but that is not a fair comparison. Firstly, the Regency is located near the commercial district and is surrounded by similar apartment buildings. There are no private homes in the immediate vicinity of the Regency. Secondly, the Regency is not in a flood zone, which not only alleviates safety concerns but also allowed for the facility to have underground parking. Aside for the concern of the residents who would live closest to the new multi-family building, its presence would affect the rest of Lawrence, as well. Changes in neighborhoods do not occur overnight. They progress over time, accelerating as further transforming events transpire. One thing I have learned in the business of real estate is that there is rarely one-time development. Multifamily means multi-multifamily, and commercial development renders an area commercial. One needs to look no further than across the border at Far Rockaway, where zoning rules are lax and commercial development is rampant. Many times, large lots are snatched up by developers who build mini neighborhoods on them. Where previously a regal corner house once stood, there may now be eight semi-attached units. If one would argue that there is a distinction between Far Rockaway and Lawrence, that is only true as long as that distinction exists. One can argue that, on a large lot in Lawrence, a developer should be allowed to build two,

three, four houses. But we don’t do that in our Village because we maintain our aesthetic standards. Whatever side one feels inclined to in regards to the above, there is a bigger picture to consider. That is the fate of the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club, affectionately known as “The Jewel of Lawrence.” While many residents might roll their eyes in a sense that the country club is an elitist entity that few are able to enjoy, no one would argue that that

club is paramount in keeping fullscale commercial development out of Lawrence. Long-term viability requires financial independence. While our golf course’s membership and net income have actually grown (it is a little-known fact that the club boasts close to 1,000 members between golf, tennis and the marina and has managed to repay over $2.75 million back to the village during Mayor Edelman’s tenure), more is required to ensure it fiscal success

We here in Lawrence need to look up the road—literally and figuratively—and make sure that heaven forbid our golf course never becomes the “Seventh Town.”

type of green space, a scenic and experiential pleasure, whether to ride or walk next to or reside near, is a rare thing. It brings tranquility to the area. (For the record, I also felt the same about the country club initially until I did some light research. I then signed up my family for a village-resident recreational pass for $375, and we have been playing tennis and golf all summer!) Once commercial developers get their hands on one plot in Lawrence, they will be gunning to get their hands on the country club as well. Look at what Woodmere residents are going through with the Woodmere Club, about to become the “Sixth Town.” Several years ago nobody dreamed of that happening. We here in Lawrence need to look up the road—literally and figuratively— and make sure that heaven forbid our golf course never becomes the “Seventh Town.” So how do we stop that from happening? It is well-known that many golf courses that have not engaged their surrounding area have met their demise throughout the U.S. The long-term viability of the country

in the long run. The club must find additional ways of increasing revenue and boosting membership, the upside being of further benefit to even more people in the village. The Mayor has proposed the building of a top-notch aquatic center open to village residents only, for an affordable membership. The facility would include a year-round glass-enclosed swimming pool, Jacuzzis, saunas, yoga room, gym, and health bar providing services throughout the year. These suggestions of the Mayor did not occur to him out of thin air. Market and feasibility reports were ordered by the Village for both highest and best use of the sewage treatment plant and the sustainability of the country club. They found that the best option for the treatment site would be residential houses and that an aquatic center would not only be profitable but instrumental in maintaining the overall welfare of the country club as a whole. The funds to build the aquatic center would be supplied from revenue from the sale of the treatment site. (It should be noted that construction of the aquatic cen-

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ter should not take the entire profits of the sale. The estimated income from selling the space as eight lots is approximately $8 million, while the cost of the aquatic center is projected to be between $5-$7 million.) I would like to see additional benefits for residents, such as an old-school high-end kosher dining room (with requirements for a sport jacket for entry and the whole nine yards). One duty that any open-minded thinker has is to study an issue from all directions and see if there perhaps might be a middle ground. Green space is another important concern of many residents. While it seems a revenue-bearing event must occur from the sale of the treatment plant, we should also consider the possibility of maintaining a sizable portion of the area for a “true” green space. It is not beyond the possible to sell space for only four or five lots, netting enough to build the aquatic center but still fulfill the vital concern for protected green space for the village. To be clear, I am not married to any particular position but there is an obligation to pay attention to the findings of experts. To date, one study was performed for the water treatment plant and the country club were performed respectively, each by a highly reputable firm. If advocates of commercial development commissioned another study, I would review it and take it into consideration, as well. My inclination at this stage is that commercial development on Rock Hall Road is not a terribly smart idea. It is certainly a complex issue which may not have only one obvious approach. However, it’s an issue which we can’t get wrong; the risk is too great. We must weigh the pros and cons and make sure that our decision stays true to the nature of our Village. When elected as a Trustee, I will give it my all to weigh the issues, communicate with and listen to my fellow neighbors, and reach the best decisions for the good of our lovely Village.

Eli Kutner is a candidate for Trustee for the Village of Lawrence.

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Going Postal 

I’ve never seen a weirder group of people than at the post office. It looks like people are crawling out from under rocks to go to the post office.- Sebastian Maniscalco

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The way I understand it, the Russians are sort of a combination of evil and incompetence...sort of like the Post Office with tanks.- Emo Philips

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Mail your packages early so the post office can lose them in time for [the holidays].- Johnny Carson Let’s turn inflation over to the Post Office. That’ll slow it down. -Mo Udall

Why do they put pictures of criminals up in the Post Office? What are we supposed to do, write to them? Why don’t they just put their pictures on the postage stamps so the postmen can look for them while they deliver the mail? -Steven Wright

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At the bank, post office or supermarket, there is one universal law which you ignore at your own peril: the shortest line moves the slowest. -Bill Vaughan

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The post office is raising the price of stamps again. I heard that and said to myself, “If only there was

an inexpensive electronic way of communicating.”- David Letterman

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The Post Office is very careful nowadays. When they get a package marked “Fragile,” they throw it underhand. -Milton Berle

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Under Lenin, the Soviet Union was like a religious revival; under Stalin, like a prison; under Khrushchev, like a circus; and under Brezhnev, like the U.S. Post Office. -Jimmy Carter

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From the outside, the CIA seems pretty exotic, but from the inside, it’s a big bureaucratic place. Think “post office with spies.” -Barry Eisler

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The Post Office says they’re raising the price of stamps by one cent because they need to upgrade their equipment. Apparently, they’re going from semiauDovidatics to uzis. -Conan O’Brien

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I love how the postal system has this financial emotional meltdown every three to five years that their business model from 1630 isn’t working anymore. I can’t understand how a 21st century information system based on licking, walking, and a random number of pennies is struggling to compete. – Jerry Seinfeld

Riddle me this? Dovid wants to send Shira an expensive ring through the mail. The only problem is that everything sent through the mail is stolen unless there is a lock put on it. Both Dovid and Shira have plenty of locks and keys but they don’t have any of the same locks or keys. How can Dovid send Shira the ring without it getting stolen?

See answer below Answer to Riddle: Dovid puts one of his locks on the box with the ring in it. When Shira gets it, she puts one of her own locks on the box and sends it back to Dovid. Finally, Dovid takes his lock off of the box and sends it back to Shira who can then unlock her own lock and retrieve the ring.

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Postal Trivia 1. Which of the following street names gets the most mail delivered to it? a. Main Street b. Maple Street c. 1st Avenue d. Central Avenue 2. The Sidney, Montana, post office delivers to 272 addresses. How many miles is the mail route (which is completed every day) in this rural area? a. 9.6 miles b. 23 miles c. 47 miles d. 190.7 miles 3. The largest U.S. Postal Service retail space is the James A. Farley Post Office in New York, NY (10001), at 393,000 square feet. The smallest Post Office is located in Ochopee. How many square feet is it? a. 22.3 b. 61.3 c. 112.8 d. 1023.1 4. What is the official motto of the United State Postal Service? a. You lick em’ we ship ‘em.

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b. There is no motto c. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. d. Ready to go wherever the envelope takes us. 5. This British Guiana 1 Cent Magenta stamps is the most expensive stamp ever sold. How much did it sell for at a 2014 Sotheby’s auction? a. $304,569 b. $2,400,000 c. $9,480,000 d. $23,000,000 6. Approximately how many mailboxes are there in use across the U.S.? a. 85,000 b. 142,000 c. 311,000 d. 1.1 million

7. When was the last year that the USPS recorded a profit? a. 1967 b. 1994 c. 2006 d. 2015 8. In 2000, the USPS delivered 207.9 billion pieces of mail. How many pieces of mail did the USPS deliver in 2019? a. 230.4 billion b. 195.5 billion c. 142.6 billion d. 990 million 9. What does ZIP code stand for? a. Zone Improvement Plan b. Zone In person c. Zygodactylous Ichthytaxidermy Panharmonicon d. Zone in Population

Answers 1-A 2-D 4-B 5-C 7-C 8-C

3-B 6-B 9-A

Wisdom key: 7-9 correct: Newman? Is that you? Well, heeeeellllllloooooo Newman! 3-6 correct: Not bad, but your brain doesn’t exactly have its own ZIP code 0-2 correct: You have been licking too many envelopes

A lady bought a stamp at the post office and asked the clerk, “Shall I stick it on myself?” The clerk replied, “It’ll get there faster if you stick it on the envelope.”

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Torah Thought

Parshas Ki Teitzei By Rabbi Berel Wein

he Torah always views life as a struggle, a conflict between the various natures that exist within each human being, a fight between rational good and instinctive evil. Rashi points out in his commentary to this week’s Torah reading that the Torah is addressing itself directly to the evil instinct that lies within all of us and warns us. Even if we do not behave in an illegal manner, unpleasant consequences will always flow from actions taken impulsively and

out of desire. Emotion is certainly necessary in life, but we know that purely emotional decisions often lead to sadness and even disaster. Thus, the taking of a non-Jewish woman captive as a wife will have negative consequences, even if done legally and without any overt violation of the process that the Torah describes for us in the opening section of this week’s reading. Since it is a purely emotional, spur of the moment decision, there is a progression

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of events that will play out in later generations that will make it obvious that a poor choice was made originally. The next Torah sections describe the family structure, especially regarding monetary rights, rules of inheritance, and ﬁnally wayward children who become unaccountable to their parents and as an existential threat to society generally. Naturally, none of these consequences were foreseen at the original moment of passion that brought this non-Jewish woman into the family structure. She may be an innocent victim, in circumstances beyond her control, but the Jewish man who initiated the relationship is responsible for all the later consequences. The judgments of the L-rd are inﬁnite and hard to discern by human eyes. But

and then hope that somehow all will come right. The rabbis were aware of this fundamental problem in life and commented that children, meaning generations and how they turn out, are somewhat dependent upon elements of good fortune. We see throughout the Bible that the greatest and holiest people produce children or grandchildren that are ignoble and wicked. The commentators and scholars over the centuries have attempted to discern whether there was something in the behavior of the righteous parents or grandparents, some small failing that would allow and explain this sad phenomenon. It is beyond our reach to be able to judge these things, but from this week’s Torah reading and of Rashi’s commentary, it seems ap-

Everyone aspires that their future generations should be people of worth, respect, and value.

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there is no question that they exist. Part of the reason for human behavior that is improper, which violates Jewish values and tradition, is the shortness of vision that our limited years impose upon us. Everyone aspires that their future generations should be people of worth, respect, and value. Our greatest achievements always lie within our family. But there is no way that we can control the behavior of future generations or of our progeny. We can only serve as an example, and instruct and guide,

parent that even though generations may depend in the main upon good fortune, there is some element of cause and eﬀect that exists and governs these situations. The Torah was not given to angels, and all humans are imperfect. But when it comes to family and family matters, we must be very circumspect, for our behaviors have the ability to produce consequences far beyond any immediate decisions that we make. Shabbat shalom.

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From the Fire

Parshas Ki Teitzei Redefining our Present State By Rav Moshe Weinberger Adapted for publication by Binyomin Wolf

his parsha has more mitzvos than any other parsha in the Torah, but the first three mitzvos mentioned are some of the hardest to understand. Chazal tell us that these three mitzvos represent a causal progression. First are the guidelines in connection with taking a woman captive and marrying her. Rashi explains that such a relationship will lead to one marrying another wife whom he loves more than her, such that the Torah has to tell us that he may not give a firstborn inheritance portion to the son of his beloved wife if the son of the captive woman is his firstborn. Finally, if children grow up in such a strife-filled house, the result will be a rebellious son. The mitzvos related to the rebellious son are the most diﬃcult of all to understand. If a bar mitzvah boy steals from his parents and eats meat and drinks wine, the Torah shockingly tells us (Devarim 21:21), “And all of the people of his city shall stone him and he shall die.” Our only consolation is the fact that Chazal tell us (Sanhedrin 71a) that “the [death penalty for] the rebellious son never occurred and will never occur.” What, then, is the point of this mitzvah if it will never be carried out? The Gemara answers that the Torah teaches these rules so that we “learn it and receive reward.” We must understand what we can learn from this mitzvah that applies to our lives on a practical level if such a thing can never happen according to the accepted view of Chazal. In order to understand this, we must first see why a rebellious son is killed. We know that, although what

he did is bad, stealing from one’s parents and eating meat and drinking wine are not capital crimes! Rashi, quoting the Gemara in Sanhedrin (72a), explains that the rebellious son is killed to prevent him from becoming guilty in the future. The Gemara says, “The Torah understands the depths of his mind. In the end, he will use up his father’s money and he will seek to satisfy his habits but will not be able to. He will then stand at an intersection and rob people. The Torah therefore says, ‘Let him die innocent [of the more serious crimes] and not die guilty.’” In other words, this young man is headed down a path of guaranteed failure. But because there are so many variables and possible paths, it is diﬃcult for beis din to be sure that his path will eventually lead him to rob and murder. The Torah’s teachings make one thing clear, though.

A person’s current direction is connected to his ultimate destination. This lesson is so important that the Torah says about it, “Learn it and receive reward.” Many of us are bothered by the following question raised by the Mizrachi: The Torah says (Bereishis 21:17) regarding Yishmael, “And G-d heard the voice of the boy. And an angel of G-d called to Hagar from Heaven and said to her, ‘What are you worried about Hagar? Do not be afraid because G-d has heard the voice of the boy at the present time.’” Rashi, quoting the Gemara (Rosh Hashana 16b), says, “[The phrase [‘at the present time’ means that] he is judged according to his actions now and not according to what he will do in the future. The ministering angels were prosecuting and saying, ‘Master of the World! You want to create a well for someone whose seed will kill your

children with thirst in the future?!’” While the Gemara was referring to a specific incident, based on the aggravation and terror the Jewish People and the whole world would suﬀer from the descendants of Yishmael, we can certainly sympathize with the angels’ question! But Hashem answered, “‘Now, is he a righteous person or a wicked person?’ They said to Him, ‘A righteous person.’ He said to them, ‘I will judge him according to his deeds now.’ This is why [the Torah said Yishmael was answered] ‘at the present time.’” Based on this Gemara, the Mizrachi ask why the rebellious son is judged based on what he will do in the future while Yishmael was judged based purely on his actions at the present time. He gives a very simple answer. He explains that the diﬀerence is that Yishmael was on a perfectly righteous path and so could only be judged based on his present righteous state, while the rebellious son was already on a destructive path and was therefore judged based on the destination his path was already leading him on. Especially as we approach Rosh Hashana, we now understand what Hashem wants us to learn as we read about the rebellious son. Rav Chaim Goldvicht, zt”l, the Rosh Yeshiva of Kerem B’Yavneh, expressed it this way: The question before every person is: where are you holding “at the present time?” Are you like the rebellious son whose evil is progressing and developing within him as a “root full of rot and wormwood” ... Or are you

like Yishmael, cast out into the desert crying out to Hashem from the depths of your heart? If it is the latter, then even if you experience failures in the future, you are judged according to your present state. What a powerful lesson! On the one hand, one may never close his eyes to his faults which could evolve over time into a way of life which is completely against Hashem’s will. He must certainly work on even small aspects of his character which could lead him down the path of the rebellious son. But on the other hand, our focus should be on the present, ensuring that our “present state” is the good path. Rather than thinking about what happened yesterday or what we will be like in the future, we have to focus our attention on the present moment. We learn from the Torah’s message regarding the nexus between the rebellious son and Yishmael that our

present state is the most important thing. There will always be failures along the way, but if we’re on a good path, Hashem will look at the goodness of our present state. Cynics and the evil inclination try to get people to look at the past and

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been clean for 23 days!” A cynic would say, “Please. You’re a 47-yearold man! You were looking at these things 24 days ago and 24 days from now, you will have been looking at them for 23 days already!” But this is totally wrong. I told him that his

The question before every person is: where are you holding “at the present time?”

future in order to make them lose hope. For example, many people are struggling with guarding their eyes in order to avoid looking at inappropriate things on their computers or smartphones. One person recently told me regarding this issue, “I have

accomplishment was a big simcha! Hashem’s focus when he looks at us is how we are doing “at the present time.” We must not let ourselves be discouraged by the past or the unknown future. Rav Goldvicht noted that perhaps

this is why we read the story of Yishmael on Rosh Hashana. Everyone on earth can read this story and realize that he can turn a new page at any time and create a new “present time” for himself. As we say on Rosh Hashana, “This day is the beginning of Your work.” On a simple level, this refers to the fact that Hashem began creating the world on Rosh Hashana. But according to what we are learning, it also means that today is the day when we begin our own work, where we redefine who we are and where we are headed. May Hashem grant all of us the wisdom and will to redefine our “present state” for the good and be judged immediately for good life and peace. Rav Moshe Weinberger, shlita, is the founding Morah d’Asrah of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, NY, and serves as leader of the new mechina Emek HaMelech.

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The Wandering

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Our Delayed Honeymoon Part I By Hershel Lieber

Inside the Colosseum in Rome

hen I proposed to Pesi fifty-two years ago, I mentioned that we would travel the world. In reality, I did not begin to make good on my promise until four years later. My in-laws were not keen that we travel abroad right after our marriage. It was far from customary for newlyweds to travel at the time. To my in-laws traveling, foreign countries and especially being in Europe after their war experiences represented unknown dangers. My mother-inlaw always said in Yiddish, that “from not going and from not traveling one never has regrets.” Somehow, I felt differently. Nevertheless, we delayed our “honeymoon trip” until our first daughter, Itty, was over two years old. This way we would be able to leave her by my mother and by my mother-inlaw for the duration. We decided that, for our first journey together, we should visit Israel. Both of us had never been to Eretz

The Colosseum in Rome

Yisroel and being not long after the Six Day War, we were ecstatic about having the opportunity to see and be at all the places associated with the Torah and our heritage. Although we would have preferred to go to Israel during the springtime, we wound up traveling during the winter, since my Uncle Joel in Munich, Germany, was making a bar mitzvah for his only son, Harry, and he urged us to come for this simcha. It was the evening of December 24, 1971 that we took the TWA flight with a two-day stopover in Rome. Adding another destination was an added benefit which allowed us to experience a European city, especially one as stimulating as Rome. We had booked a cheap, sparsely furnished room for two nights at the Pensione, a small boardinghouse. Our budget did not allow us a decent hotel room, and, anyway, we would not be spending too much time in our room. We had

Posing at the Victor Emmanuel Monument

not brought along any food because we counted on eating at the only kosher place in the entire city which was in a private apartment. The next morning, for breakfast, we ate the leftover rolls from our airline meals with some coffee. Then we went out to tour the most famous sights which included the Roman Forum, the Arch of Titus, and the Colosseum. At noon, we were literally starving, so we headed to the kosher restaurant envisioning a delicious four-course hot meal which would alleviate our hunger pangs. What a shock we faced when we arrived and read multi language sign on the glass paneled door reading, “Sorry – Closed for the Holidays. Please come back tomorrow.” Who would dream that the “kosher restaurant.” of all places, would close for December 25th holiday! On top of that, all stores, including groceries, were shut-

tered closed. We walked the streets famished until we found a street vendor selling bananas and figs, which served us as lunch and supper for us. For breakfast, we reluctantly repeated this menu for the third time. The next day we continued sightseeing at the beautiful Trevi Fountain, the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, and the bridges over the Tiber and then we took a stroll on Via Veneto, the ritzy designer shop promenade, where we made do with window shopping. The weather was brisk, and the skies were sunny, which made walking quite pleasant. Finally, we headed back to the restaurant for a homemade hot meal. I do not eat the entire menu, but the Italian tortellini with marinara sauce was great. After a short stop at the airport in Athens, we arrive at Lod, which is now called Ben Gurion Airport. We remember the excitement we felt as

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Drinking tea in Hebron

we descended over the Mediterranean Sea and made the bracha “oseh es hayam hagadol.” As we hovered over Tel Aviv and with the corner of our eyes gazed upon the old city of Jaffa, we were overcome with joy of arriving in the Jewish homeland. It is now over fifty years since we made that journey, and though we have been to Israel countless times afterwards, that first trip still leaves us with many precious memories. What we do remember are the different sites we saw and our visits to many relatives. What we cannot remember is the order of our itinerary. We traversed the country visiting the cities of Yerushalayim, Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv, Teveria, Tzefas, Miron, Hebron, and Shechem. We saw the most important sites of our long history, said Tehillim by many kevorim, and,

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At the Kossel in 1971

of course, poured out our hearts by the Kosel. It is hard to explain to the present generation the emotional feelings that we experienced being at all the Holy places, which, only four

experienced would be overwhelming, yet I want to share the memories of some things that we did and of the people whom we met that left us with an indelible impression.

Also accompanying us on the bus were two goats and a number of chickens.

years prior to our trip, were not part of Israel, nor were they accessible for Jews to visit at all. Walking in the footsteps of our ancestors and being able to connect with our ancient heritage was an amazing phenomenon for us. To list everything that we saw and

A falafel stand in Hebron

Hebron, at that time, was not separated into Jewish and Arab sectors. One was free to walk around the whole city. Yet, unbeknown to us, the Israeli military strongly recommended not walking through the Arab sector. After visiting Me’aras Hamach-

pelah and davening by the tombs of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, we took a leisurely stroll through the Arab shuk. We peeked into some shops, watched the street vendors making falafel, and handed out some coins to a succession of children who followed us begging for money. We were going deeper and deeper into the shuk, and at one point realized that we were surrounded only by Arabs. We also lost our bearings and needed to know how to get back to the bus stop which returned to Yerushalayim. When I noticed a uniformed man, who looked like a policeman, I approached him and started speaking to him in Hebrew. Within a minute, we realized that he was an Arab policeman who did not understand me at all. I switched to English, of which he did have a smattering of knowledge,

The Arab shuk in Hebron

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The Gerrer Rebbe – The Bais Yisroel

and asked him how to get to the bus back to Jerusalem. He directed me to a bus stop, which we immediately realized was the for the Arab bus which went to Muslim sector of Yerushalayim! At this stage we were ready to take anything to get us out of Hebron and back to anywhere in Yerushalayim. The bus was overpacked with Arab men and women wearing the traditional Islamic garb. Also accom-

panying us on the bus were two goats and a number of chickens. I cannot say that we were panicking on the way back, but it sure was a harrowing experience. Being that this was my first trip to Eretz Yisroel, I was anxious to see some of the great chassidishe Rebbes who lived in Yerushalayim. The world renowned Gerrer Rebbe, the Bais Yisroel, was the leader of the largest chassidus in Israel with followers throughout the world. My background was steeped in the chassidishe movements of Galicia, namely Bobov and Bluzhev, among others. I truly knew little about Polish chassidus and was intrigued to meet the Gerrer Rebbe in person. I went to the Bais Hamedrash of the Rebbe before Shalosh Seudos and was hoping to get a glimpse of him conducting a tish. The system that was used in the shul during a tish was that a stage was set up across the Rebbe’s table with ascending and descending stairs. This way, people could line up and go up the stairs, wave their hand in the direc-

tion of the Rebbe while calling out “L’chaim,” and them immediately go down the opposite set of stairs. I, too, went on that line and climbed up the stairs. When I faced the Rebbe, I too shouted, “L’chaim” while waving my hand. Curious to take in the scene of the Rebbe and to see who was sitting near him, I tarried a bit at the top of the stage. When the Rebbe looked up and saw me a second time, he pointed his finger at me and said rather loudly, “This is not a theater!” I quickly scurried down the second stairs and reflected on the Rebbe’s remark. Although I could have been somewhat embarrassed, I was actually ecstatic

that the Rebbe addressed me personally. Even more so, the Rebbe’s specific words to me made a great impression. I wondered how the Rebbe knew that all my life I had a dream of being an actor and perform in the theater. As unrealistic as it sounds, this idea was always in my subconscious. So, I took the Rebbe’s message as a warning, telling me that “this theater fantasy is not for me.” It took a while, and some other episodes in my life to reinforce this message and finally give up on this dream, yet the image of the Rebbe and his words of rebuke will always remain with me.

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

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For example, the hospital won’t stand in the way of women who wish to experience delivery in water or who refuse medication. She describes the atmosphere in the maternity ward as calm. “Over the years, we midwives have taken greater control of the birthing process,” she says. “We have the freedom of decision-making. Of course, if a situation requires it, we will consult with the doctors on staﬀ.” This seemingly contradicts what Eti sees as the greatest change in the field over the last 20 years: medical intervention. This follows a similar pattern to America, where playing

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worked as a nurse in intensive care. Then, at the age of 45, she was able to fulfill her dream. She worked for years in Asaf HaRofeh Hospital before moving to Hadassah Ein Kerem almost 10 years ago. Eti is proud of the work she and her colleagues do at Hadassah. In particular, she feels the hospital has taken a positive approach to those independent women who wish to experience birth a little outside the norm.

safe with the use of medicine mitigates the possibility of lawsuits. Eti says the greatest challenge of a midwife is the fact that at all births there are two patients: one they can talk to and the other they cannot see. Dealing with babies about to enter the world is akin to dealing with a patient from behind a closed door. “It’s a huge challenge to make certain we make the correct decision for the baby, especially when we are faced with women who are deter-

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Eti’s grandson, Yedidya

mined to make their own decisions about the birthing process. “The hardest part of any midwife’s job is when we have ‘quiet births,’ when babies are stillborn. Oftentimes we know beforehand. Sometimes, this

isn’t the case. Regardless, it is heartbreaking trying to comfort a mother under such trying circumstances. It is unbelievably difficult. “At the other end of the spectrum are the truly heart-lifting stories; women who have spent years trying to start a family and miraculously give birth for the first time when they’re into their forties. These are truly remarkable women who have given their all to become mothers. My colleagues and I admire such women.” As she approaches retirement, Eti still enjoys working the late shift. The work is so fulfilling, even when she is in charge of a shift, which she admits is very stressful. “The weight of the world is on your shoulders when you are in charge,”

she says. I asked her about peaks in births. Eti sighs when she answers, “After every war or country-wide stress, there is always a baby boom.” Does she think there is going to be a baby boom after Covid-19? She shakes her head no, although she’s admits she’s only guessing. Undoubtedly, Eti’s most beautiful story has to do with another remarkable woman, Moran, Eti’s daughterin-law. Before giving birth to her son, Yedidya, she and Shai approached Eti. Eti becomes animated when telling the story. “Moran asked me to be the midwife at the birth. I was beside myself with happiness. “It began as just another birth for me,” she recalls. “And then, as Yedidya came into the world, the personal significance of this birth dawned on me. I started crying my eyes out before the delivery was over. I don’t know how I managed, but I was somehow able to gird myself to stop crying and guide Moran

through the birth. When it was over and I knew that she and Yedidya were okay, I burst into tears of happiness that took forever to stop. “I’ve been present at the birth of two of my grandchildren, and I feel I have a special bond with them.” At the hall that night in Nes Ziona at Shai and Moran’s wedding, I watched and listened as Eti and her colleagues calculated the number of births they’d attended. It came to approximately 10,000. Seven years later, Eti figures that she has been present at least 3,000 births. “I pray to be at a lot more before I retire, especially if they’re my grandchildren,” she says with the same becoming, wistful smile that every mother who has had the honor of having her present at the birth of their children will testify to.

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terhouse for kosher meat than the back room of the shul? The years passed with much victory and advancement for the Shabbos Jew. The city boasted large communities with many job opportunities. Slowly, the children of so many ended up moving back, seeking their fortune there. Across America, hundreds of shuls were forced to close their doors, boarding them up or selling them to others. The glorious Woodbourne Shul did not escape that fate. At the turn of the millennia, eighty years after opening, saturated with thousands of teﬃlos and

dozens of bar mitzvah celebrations, the shul had no choice but to close its beautiful doors forever. The board members were adamant that a holy ediﬁce as such should not be sold or deﬁled. For ten long years, the shul sat boarded up in silence, waiting. There was an elderly woman, well into her eighties, devotedly caring for the kever of the Menuchas Asher, Rav Asher Anshil, of blessed memory. When asked what prompted this, she replied: “When I was in my forties, the doctors had already given up on my life. I prostrated myself on the kever and tear-

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fully davened. Ever since then, I devotedly maintain the upkeep of this special tzaddik’s resting place.” The legacy of this miracle worker continued when his son replanted his father’s community in Crown Heights. The kehilla was of great acclaim and merited an annual visit from the Satmar Rav, Rav Yoel. It was in this setting that the next generation, Rav Mordechai Zev Jungreis, Nikolsburger Rebbe, was born. Every alumnus of Yeshivas Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin will remember his year with Rabbi Jungreis with ease. Giving and loving are the two traits that are oft repeated when describing that unusual time. Just recently, a talmid brought his grandson to the Rebbe for an upsherin, a sure example of the type of bond that is formed between rebbi and talmid. But there’s more. A young married man with a few children of his own revealed something fascinating. When he was a young boy in Yeshivas Chaim Berlin, he was known as a troublemaker. Rebbi upon rebbi would send him out of class to wander the halls. However, every boy knew “that if you get kicked out, you go to Rabbi Jungreis’ class.” The man attributed his success in staying frum and bringing up a family to that safe haven where everyone was unequivocally loved and accepted for who he is. Where others struggled in the area of chinuch, the Rebbe thrived and achieved. It is with this background that we begin to understand the miracle that occurred. The Rebbe heard the silent plea of that forlorn building standing erect on Main Street and decided that the time had come to reinstate it. The building that had served

closes at two in the morning. That’s just the inside. Outside, the minyanim are in full swing. The three hours of closure are very important for a Rebbe who never leaves his post during opening hours. He makes sure to use some of the time for sleeping. Don’t see the Rebbe? He must have gone to the bakery to buy more cake. Maybe he’s running low on lollipops for the children. There is no Nikolsburger gabbai. The Rebbe trusts nobody with this holy task. “Why don’t you lie down for a few minutes?” urges his son. “I rest in the car on the way to the bakery,” responds the Rebbe. “That’s when I get to sit down.”

with his precious talmidim. “Are you still interested?” they wanted to know. “I’m driving right up!” he exclaimed as he jumped into his car for the long trip. There were a lot of conditions and obstacles, but soon enough, they were in business. The Rebbe got to work ceremoniously placing a cardboard box in front of the shul proclaiming: “Minyan Mincha.” Passing cars rolled down their windows, unabashedly sharing their opinion: “vus machstu meshuga?” [Why are you making yourself crazy?] they wondered. “Nothing will come of it.” But the Rebbe pulled through, and the shul would open after one more necessary step. The Rebbe ran to a printing store and ordered a

You are a diamond in the eyes of this defending angel. its members faithfully for eighty years and lay dormant for ten was about to fulﬁll a role not unlike its original one. There were Jews, tens of thousands of them, making the trip up to the Catskills to vacation. Camps and bungalow colonies were bursting at the seams, and it seemed that there was a lot more freedom, and loneliness, for children at risk. They were there, roaming the streets; hollow, sad eyes, but who even noticed them? Did anyone even care? The Rebbe cared. The Rebbe’s heart was open for them. But here’s the secret. The Rebbe loves them because he loves everyone. Be he a fellow Rebbe, Litvishe Rosh Yeshiva, at-risk teen, or anyone in between, you are a diamond in the eyes of this defending angel. So he worked hard. He bargained, cajoled, and begged the skeptical board members to reopen. “There is a need, it’s time, and we’re ready,” he claimed, but there was a lot of red tape, ill feelings, and disbelief to work through. He got the call while sitting in Chaim Berlin

large laminated sign. With this, the shul was fully operational. The sign read: “EVERYONE IS WELCOME.” Only with this can the doors open. With the purchase of the building, the expenses started mounting. Electricity, water, refreshments, as the crowd quickly grew. To everyone’s disbelief, over 1,000 people entered through those doors in 2010, the ﬁrst year they were reopened. By 2011, there were 10,000. Today, there are thousands entering daily. Just count the used cups. “Why is the Rebbe’s gartel wet?” people wanted to know. Come on over at 5:30 in the morning, you’ll see the Rebbe, rag in hand, wiping down each outside table in the aftermath of a downpour. There’s a full day of learning and davening ahead. Shacharis starts at 6:05 a.m. When’s the next minyan? “As soon as there’s a minyan!” says the Rebbe. Come in at any given time, and you are likely to see six minyanim in full swing. See only ﬁve? That means you’re a tzenter! Don’t be fooled if you’re told that Nikolsburg

Soon enough, the building got too crowded. It was time to extend. “If there’s room in the heart, there’s room in the building,” he proclaimed after being offered money for renovations. Last year, the Rebbe acquiesced to building a deck behind the shul. Nobody was quite sure what changed. Then the world turned upside down. Will there be a shul this year? What about the people who don’t want to daven inside? The new deck held all the answers. Those concerned about Corona can stay outside. Those with antibodies come right in. While the Rebbe himself is always makpid to wear a mask, the open-door policy will remain regardless. The sign on the door urges all entering to follow suit; nobody is turned away. “We must listen to the government and make a Kiddush Hashem,” the Rebbe says. There is one thing that is never tolerated in Nikolsburg. One thing so appalling that even the Rebbe cannot bear. Machlokes is unwelcome here. Just look around the shul. It’s self-explanatory; only harmony. Take a look at the Rebbe’s shtender. There are lists of names. People come for tefillos and brachos from this humble man. After all, he is a Rebbe. Recently, a boy was lost in the forest. Bochurim came down to speak to the Rebbe. “Go back to camp and tell everyone to calm down,” he said with a forcefulness those closest to him didn’t know he possessed. “Tell everyone that he will be found.” Sounds typical of a Rebbe. Now let me tell you about atypical miracles. Every amud has a chiyuv. Would these people have been able to get one every day in a typical shul? Many admit that they would’ve missed davening with a minyan if not for this shul. Forgot your tefilin? Maybe you just never had any? Help yourself to a pair from the gemach. Don’t be shy. Nobody’s looking at you. Looking to make up a few missed minyanim? Just walk around the shul and stock up on kaddish. This is the legacy passed down in the Jungreis family. Miracle workers. The minyan is culled together from Kew Garden Hills to Satmar. Nobody stares at you. Nobody cares what you’re wearing. All are loved and accepted. Miracles! Do you have another way to describe a day in Nikolsburg?

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There are hundreds of cars that pass over the Atlantic Beach Bridge every day. In the summertime, the cars line up on the 878 to pay the toll, as passengers look forward to their weekends at the shore. Summer, for many, means catching the sun’s rays and the ocean’s waves. For some, though, the beach is their home. This week, we spoke with two rabbis in the Long Beach community to hear more about the frum community nestled near the shore.

Challah, Crockpots, and Lots of Creativity Rabbi Benny Berlin of the BACH Jewish Center in Long Beach Talks about Leading His Shul During This Time BY SUSAN SCHWAMM

Rabbi Berlin, you came into your position as rabbi of the BACH in a very unusual time. Yes. My first official day on the “job” was June 1, so yes, it was truly unusual. At the time, it was before we were going to be having minyanim altogether at the synagogue. Then, on June 3, we had our first minyan – that was held outside, limited to just 10. Later, as restrictions were eased a bit, we were allowed to have more people attend minyanim. Then we slowly moved inside for some minyan days. We’re still, obviously, wearing masks and being socially distant at minyanim. Being a rabbi mid-pandemic has certainly not been what I would have expected, but in some ways, it actually has made me a better rabbi and a better community member. It’s taught me how to think outside the box to create a community when we can’t be physically together. But my motto has been – and I’ve repeated this constantly to the congregation – that we’re physically distant, but we’re socially together.

How have you been able to achieve that? One of the things that’s been on my mind right now – because we were doing this recently – was that when I thought about being a rabbi, I was looking forward to a community-wide havdalah. The same way we usher-in Shabbos together, kabbalas Shabbos, I wanted to be able to do a community havdalah. I really enjoyed doing that when I was a rabbi on a college campus. I enjoyed everyone singing together and enjoying together. Because of the pandemic, we weren’t able to host a community-wide havdalah. Instead, we had to be creative. Now, we have a community-wide virtual havdalah on Facebook Live and Instagram Live. By the second week, we had more than 375 people joining in, so that’s been really successful. Even though we can’t be together during havdalah, people feel really connected.

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in it or more. So, two-thirds of people joining are not even in the shul. In that sense, the pandemic has brought the broader Jewish community together. It’s not just about being focused on the immediate vicinity of who’s on our block. Any Jew from any community can join us for havdalah at the BACH. That’s really incredible. My wife is also doing a new monthly challah bake series on Zoom. What’s interesting is that the women who are joining are not just in the community; they’re from around the country. All of a sudden, it’s, again, physically distant but socially together. Aside from the “virtual creativity” we have had to employ, we also have what I call “in-person” creativity. BACH was always the go-to place for all the youths in the community for diﬀerent youth-based activities. Now, we can’t have ordinary events, so we’ve had to be creative. One day, we met on the basketball court and drew huge circles for every family to sit in, which were six feet apart, and we had an amazing magic show. Trust me, I was davening that it wouldn’t rain that day. We are doing an animal show too this way. We’ve also been doing the shul kiddush to-go. We give out individually wrapped box of tin of cholents and potato kugel The Berlins delivering challah to the Broder family and a bottle of grape juice. As we hand it out, we’re able to connect and say to people, “Have a great Shabbos. It’s great to see you.” I’m excited to say that we’ve already had two young families move into the As a rabbi, it’s all about the bonds that you make with the congregants. community. And four are going to be moving in over the next few weeks, You mourn together. You rejoice together. You daven together. You eat meals which is very exciting. together. And those bonds don’t break. During these times, my wife and I

“It’s all about the bonds that you make with the congregants.” made a list of people who were elderly or alone, and we make sure to call them and connect with them so they know that they’re not alone. When we ﬁrst came to town, we baked 100 challahs and dropped them oﬀ at all our congregants’ homes. We sat outside, six feet apart, wearing masks, and chatted. Sure, it’s not what I envisioned. I envisioned the welcome barbeques and seeing everyone at the shul and mingling during kiddush. But that was not how it panned out. And we had to be creative about it.

It’s nice to see how you were able to be flexible and creative and keep connected with all your members. Tell me what sets the BACH apart from other shuls in the community. I like to say that the BACH Jewish Center is one of Long Island’s most prestigious and oldest synagogues. It’s one of Long Island’s best-kept secrets because you have families joining us from Long Beach, Lido, Atlantic Beach, and Island Park. We oﬀer some great activities for both youth and adults. Some members may attend other synagogues on Shabbos, but they’ll come to us for Sunday events or for a shiur. Long Beach, in general, is one of the best-kept secrets because it’s got the out-of-town feel but is within close proximity to Jewish amenities. In fact,

That’s wonderful. Why do you think that those families have made the decision to move to Long Beach? Well, I think the impetus for them moving to Long Beach is that there are some people who need that out-of-town feel. They need that kind of warmth. They want to feel like they come to a place and feel like they matter, they’re not going to fall through the cracks. But they also want to be close to the Jewish amenities. People are hearing about Long Beach that it has a lot to oﬀer and you can get the best of both worlds.

I’m sure your attendance goes up in the summer. Yes. When we have these beach communities, a lot of time, the summer is packed. And then, in the fall and the winter, people go to their other destinations. But my vision is to make this a full-year-round vibrant community and not just a summer community. Of course, the summer is where it’s at in terms of the beach, but our butcher and bakery and all the other amenities, they don’t just go away because the summer ends. Marvel ice cream is now under the Vaad; the acai shop now oﬀers pizza because every Jewish community needs a pizza shop! We have Country Boy Bakery and Life’s a Bagel – we have all the food groups. We also have an eruv, a mikveh, and lots of preschools, too. The older kids go across the bridge to the schools like Darchei or HALB or TAG or BBY. There are so many options.

Rabbi Benny and Rebbetzin Sara with their son

You and your wife were the co-directors of the OU’s Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (OU-JLIC) at Queens College for the past two years. How is it being a family on campus – it must have not been easy to live there

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with your children and having to be available 24/7? I have to say that, at Queens College, it wasn’t overwhelming because Queens is a commuter school and students don’t live on-campus. We were trying to build a community but we were able to control the hours and we didn’t have students in our home 24/7. There were set boundaries. And we loved it. We loved the opportunity to be there for college students at such an important window. It’s such an important time in people’s lives when they’re in college, when their personalities haven’t been crystalized just yet. They’re independent and are searching for meaning. It was very special for us to be involved in that stage of development. I think that being a campus rabbi was great practice for being a rabbi in a thriving, vibrant community.

“I’m working very hard but then, when I walk on that boardwalk, it doesn’t feel like I’m working.” In fact, when the pandemic started, at the beginning of March, we had a kabbalas Shabbos on Zoom (which took place before Shabbos started) and we invited the Queens College students as well. There were 2,000 people on the Zoom – it was packed – you can even see the video on YouTube. We had Simcha Leiner singing, and it was really very special.

How is your wife, Rebbetzin Sara, involved in the shul? She’s really been connecting with the community. I mentioned that she does the challah bake on Zoom, and she calls the community members to keep in touch. She also makes the cholent for the kiddush to-go every week, and it’s amazing.

That’s a big job. How many crockpots does she have?

We actually have three crockpots. And they’re scraped to the bottom – people love her cholent.

Once this whole era is behind us, what are your goals or your dreams of how to just lead your congregation? You’re saying, pretending the pandemic doesn’t exist and we’re truly past it?

Yes. Pretend it doesn’t exist, in our dreams, in our hopes, in the near future. What is your vision for the BACH? I want to initiate vibrant Shabbos and evening programming. Classes for adults, the beginners’ learning classes, the wine and cheese events, singles’ events, children cook-oﬀs, Thursday night Mishnayos for teens, early child learning, communal Shabbos lunches, summer barbecues, a weekly women’s shiur, a carnival… All those types of things, vibrant programming. I want to bring in big names and speakers to bring in crowds to the shul. I’d love to host high school Shabbatons so high schools could come in and see what goes on at the shul and in the community. I want to host our community families for Shabbos meals – I feel that it’s so important that every congregant comes to our house at least once to partake in a Shabbos meal.

Despite the pandemic, have you and your wife and your son been able to enjoy living in Long Beach and the beautiful boardwalk? It’s beautiful. We love it. The air is clean. The boardwalk, walking on there is just so serene. I’m working very hard but then, when I walk on that boardwalk, it doesn’t feel like I’m working. There’s something very soothing about the sound of the ocean. I would love for people to visit us here – obviously, safely in a social distanced manner. But if they can’t come personally, they can always visit us virtually and look us up on Facebook and Instagram and partake in many of our streaming events. Please join us as we say goodbye to Shabbos with havdalah at 9:30p.m. on Shabbos night on Facebook Live and Instagram Live. I’d love for them to connect with us.

Perpetuating Rabbi Wakslak’s Legacy TJH Speaks with Rabbi Binyamin Silver of Young Israel of Long Beach BY SUSAN SCHWAMM

Rabbi Silver, you’re going to be taking the position of rabbi at Young Israel of Long Beach in the next few weeks but it’s not the first time you’ve lived in Long Beach. Tell us how your story started. I’m originally from Memphis. My mother is from Memphis. My grandmother is from Memphis. My parents had always wanted to make aliyah,

so when I was going into high school, we actually moved to Israel. I spent my high school years in Israel and then I came back and went to Ner Yisroel in Baltimore for many years. Eventually, I moved to New York and met Rabbi Wakslak around 11 years ago. At the time, I was interested in getting involved in rabbanus. I was single, and I didn’t have semicha – you can imagine that it wasn’t easy getting into that “ﬁeld,” so to speak,

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considering my lack of credentials. Rabbi Wakslak, z”l, was wonderful and so helpful. I met Rabbi Wakslak through the National Council of Young Israel. He told me, “You know what? Let me take a chance. Why don’t you come down to Long Beach and make a few speeches and I’ll let you know what I think.” I would come down, one and oﬀ, for about two years. He was so encouraging, and I eventually moved to Long Beach. I was still single at the time, and I had started law school. I lived in Long Beach for two years and worked as an assistant rabbi. Then I got married and moved down to Silver Spring, where I’m currently living together with my wife. We’ve been here around seven years.

Where is your wife from? My wife is from Minneapolis and South Africa. She moved with her family to Minneapolis when she was 10 from Johannesburg. Here, in Silver Spring, there’s a large shul here, about 500 members. The task we were given was to attract and create a place for young professionals and singles within the broader shul. We were very successful. We founded a separate minyan – to an extent, a separate community – of younger people. The age range was around 25- to 35-year-olds. I’m also a tax lawyer, so the position in the shul is a part-time position. When Rabbi Wakslak passed away in Long Beach a few months ago, I had been in touch with members of the community. It was very diﬃcult for them, obviously – he passed away so suddenly and was the heart and soul of the community. They didn’t have anybody they could turn to. And then, when they started looking for a new rabbi at Young Israel of Long Beach, I, quote-unquote, threw my hat into the ring. My experience in building a community of young professionals in the greater Washington area over the past few years will serve me well in Long Beach, as I hope to replicate it there. We are still living in Silver Spring now, but will iy”H be moving to Long Beach before Rosh Hashana. The Young Israel is looking to continue Rabbi Wakslak’s legacy, and those are some very big shoes to ﬁll. Rabbi Wakslak really built the community. But they are also interested in growing the community. That’s something I’m very excited about. Long Beach is a beautiful place. For people who are looking for a more laid-back, out-of-town vibe and don’t want to live in the center of the Five Towns, Long Beach is a great community. Oh, and then there’s the beach, obviously, which is great, too.

What’s the general makeup of the YILB community? At this point in time, it’s a slightly older population. But there is an element of younger people who have moved in and are continuing to move in. Now, because of corona, people are interested in moving out of the city and into more suburban areas. I would say the makeup now is probably 60% older, and then there’s about 40% on the other end. One of our key goals is we really want to create a younger, dynamic community.

What’s the connection between YILB and the other shuls in the community? When Rabbi Wakslak passed away, there was a huge void, a huge lack of leadership. He was there for 35 years. The Vaad was run by Rabbi Wakslak. I know that Rabbi Biegeleisen has been stepping up to the plate. He’s been helping to organize and keep things up to par. The kashrus is great. I look forward to being involved in the eiruv and in kashrus when I start my position. There’s a great deal of collaboration between the diﬀerent shuls in the community, which is wonderful.

You worked with Rabbi Wakslak as assistant rabbi for four years. What lessons did you learn from Rabbi Wakslak in that position and what will you be taking forward with you? I learned a tremendous amount. To a large extent, he heavily inﬂuenced me in terms of my career trajectory. He was a model of a rav who could

be engaged and involved. He had a PhD in psychology, he was the clinical director of HASC, and he was able to maintain that while still being a rabbi, still building a community. That, to me, was a breath of fresh air. It was something that I saw and said to myself, “OK, I can model my life on that.” It’s largely as a result of that, that I pursued rabbanus and a legal career at the same time. I truly owe him a huge debt of gratitude. In terms of lessons, there was so much to learn from him. When I was assistant rabbi, I basically ate at his house around two or three times a month. We’re talking about a man who used to get up early because he wanted to ensure that there were kosher establishments in the area. Pretty much on his own dime, he would get up at 5, 5:30 in the morning to work on the kashrus. When the Vaad had to ﬁgure out the logistics after Rabbi Wakslak passed away, they realized that he wasn’t charging certain stores – he was doing it all out of his own pocket.

That’s amazing. It really is unbelievable. And he did the same with the shul for many years. He was the largest contributor to the Young Israel in terms of size and in terms of billing. He spent out of his own pocket to fund so many things.

“The Young Israel is looking to continue Rabbi Wakslak’s legacy, and those are some very big shoes to fill.” One lesson that I found very enlightening – and I don’t want to get into speciﬁcs – but years ago, there was one particular incident, and something happened at the shul, and I asked him, “Are you comfortable with that?” And you know what he answered me? He said, “You know, a rabbi doesn’t always have to see everything. You have to pick your battles. No, I’m not particularly comfortable but there are far more important battles than this and it’s not one that I’m willing to wage.” And that, to me, was a very big lesson. It was a leadership lesson – what’s important, what’s not. Don’t waste time on the small things, keep your eye on the bigger picture, and so on.

Let’s talk about living in a beach town. I know that you’re not living there yet but you did spend years there as assistant rabbi. Well, for some people, it’s a huge draw and they really like living near the beach. For others, it’s a huge deterrent. So it really depends on each person. There’s a certain vibe which is not for everybody, but it’s generally much more relaxed and very clean and beautiful.

Is your wife going to be involved in the shul community? Absolutely. My wife is a fertility nurse, so she will be a huge resource to the community. She’s been involved with the mikvah in Silver Spring and will deﬁnitely be involved in Long Beach as well. Because of her expertise, she’s helped a lot of women during diﬃcult and trying circumstances, and I hope she can continue to help other women. We are also blessed with two boys, ages 5 and 1. We’re really looking forward to growing the Long Beach community. What excites me about Long Beach is that it’s a great place with a lot of potential. I want to show people that it’s a viable alternative and to really put it on the map. I can’t wait to start connecting and energizing the community.

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

Dear Navidaters,

Although I am happily married baruch Hashem, over the course of a few years, I have had many gripes with the shidduch system. I see many of my single friends from high school struggle to get married. These are beautiful, smart, fantastic young women. I do not understand why they are still single. Then I see the “mean girls” from my grade. The ones with all the money, yechus, the perfect families, and the connections all get married bright-eyed and bushytailed fresh out of seminary. These were girls whom I remember distinctly leaving me and my group of friends out of productions because we were not in their chevrah. One friend in particular who had a gorgeous voice was rejected from choir when the rest of the choir consisted of the same close-knit group of friends. These were the girls who got us in trouble for things we did not do and held a very holier-than-thou attitude. These were the girls who made fun of us that we did not get into the most sought-after seminaries. I cannot for the life of me figure out why my amazing friends are struggling so hard to find the right one when these mean girls had all the luck. Is this just how things were ordained? Or is there a flaw in our system which rewards quantity over quality? I would love the panel’s feedback on this. -Esther

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The Panel The Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz, M.S.

sther, I am glad that you opened with appreciation for your own healthy marriage and situation. That is a mark of maturity. Many in our community blame “the system” for many things. A lot of generalities about the frum system are bandied about in conversation, in the press, and sometimes in the classroom. Presentation in the community, connections, images, pressure not to be unmarried, money, hashkafic norms, trappings of an easy life, being born into an unconventional family, and many other things can be blamed for what seem to be unfair advantages and disadvantages that may work for or against a young person seeking to get married. There is a lot of conversation and, more importantly, work that has been done to rectify/assist people in finding their partners – new forms of shidduch groups, meetups, advisement, relationship coaching, and marriage enrichment. There are also shidduch groups for specific populations as well as ages. Our community takes responsibility and a lot of discussion in the press has improved awareness of some of our internal issues connected to shidduchim. Nonetheless, we only see one side of things in our human condition. We are not G-d; we don’t know everything about everyone else and cannot see the plan behind the picture we observe externally. We don’t know what life will bring us nor the members of our circle. Some will be ill; some will have children with severe disabilities; some will lose their fortune; some will sustain abuse. The same is true of the present; we see only one side of the picture. If some things from high school are still bothering you – and apparently, they are, --get some help and talk it through. Understand yourself. You will be happier once you get rid

of the emotional baggage you may be carrying. We all carry “stuff” from our early lives into our adulthood. Dealing with it early on in our adult lives makes us more resilient and capable of healthy responses when challenges will hit. And they will. No one is exempt from challenges in their adult life. One of the blessings of midlife as we frequently discuss in our JWOW! (Jewish Women of Wisdom) forums is having a live and let live attitude. We have gone through trials and tribulations and can “fargin” others and ourselves the good things in life. We have seen ups and downs and often we directly observed much later on the plan Hashem had in mind which at the time seemed inexplicable. We can grow, we can pray, and we can hope but life may not be fair, now or later. Only Hashem has the full view of the circumstances.

The Shadchan Michelle Mond

hank you for this thoughtful and sensitive question. It is admirable how deeply you feel for others. It seems as though you have gone through a lot together as a cohesive group of friends, and you are eager to see them married off as well. This must be hard. Although it may seem as though the rich and famous get it all, that can’t be further from the truth. I understand why you feel this way, after having watched the mean girls get married STAT, but the answer is purely coincidental. They happened to have gotten married right away – but does this mean they are truly happier? If there is any truth to your theory, aren’t you glad that your friends have not been dragged into that? For instance, if a man is mainly marrying a woman because she is rich, went to the top schools, and has the most affluent family, completely disregarding her middos and inner

qualities, how good of a marriage do you think this couple will actually have? Would you wish that kind of life on your incredible friends, to be with someone so shallow? The dating process is humbling, difficult, and sometimes utterly painful. But just like anything in life, the more effort you put into something, the more you get out of it, the more you appreciate it. Your friends will grow through this experience until they find the one, while enjoying the ride in the meantime. Remember that Hashem is in control here. There is no yechus, no money, and no societal ranking that can stop your friends basherts from arriving just at the right time. Additionally, I think it is time to set aside your gripes with these girls from the past and focus on the here and now. You seem to hold onto a lot of resentment. Work on letting it go; do not let it take up anymore of your brain-space. Use the extra brainspace to work on shidduch ideas for your friends. May you all share in each other’s simchas very soon!

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hy, oh why, do the righteous suffer while the evil seem to prosper? OK, Esther, I get it. This conundrum has confounded religious philosophers for millennia, but it still does not make you feel any better. Let me try to make you feel a little bit better and a lot less bitter. Remember all the snobby, cliquey, mean kids in high school? I will tell you a secret: they weren’t so very happy then, and they are not so very happy now. Many years ago, one of my patients was a beautiful, former high school classmate, who was a charter member of the “in” crowd of popular

The truth is that “mean” adolescents (and adults) are very insecure people.

students. I always imagined that she must have experienced a wonderful, enjoyable high school career. Imagine my surprise, when we were discussing our upcoming high school reunion. “I really don’t want to go,” she confided, “because I hated high school, and everyone hated me!” My reaction was a silent, unexpressed, “What?! I can’t believe she just said that!” The truth is that “mean” adolescents (and adults) are very insecure people. They worry that their fabulousness is attributable to their looks, their clothing, or their family wealth, and that those transient aspects may not last forever. They are actually jealous of those with intelligence, with character, and with the feelings of self-worth that result from hard work, diligence, and personal growth. Their “bullying” bad behavior is an expression of envy toward those who have qualities that they lack. So, do not be jealous of, or bitter toward, those who are very impressed with themselves and their own awesomeness. Think of an impressionistic painting by Monet. Viewed at a distance it looks awesome; viewed up close it’s a real mess. By contrast, genuine, sensitive, caring, and intelligent individuals like you and your friends will be just fine. I have no doubt that your friends will find stable, genuine husbands and enjoy many years of true, fulfilling happiness.

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The Kallah Teacher Rebbetzin Lisa Babich/5th Avenue Synagogue hank you for your question. I want to answer you by addressing a few points. The first and foremost premise of this conversation is that in life we never know exactly why things happen. Hashem’s ways are complex, and He has so many cheshbonos (calculations) when He does something. It is hard to ever answer, “Why did this one get a bracha and not that one?” The second point I would like to

make is that while there are many flaws to the shidduch system, I don’t know if the “mean/privileged” girls getting married first and the “nice/ ordinary” girls getting married later is one of them. I personally know so many “nice but average yechus” girls who got married very young and “mean, snobbier” girls who married later. I just don’t think there is one generalization when it comes to this particular point. But even with that being said, the main point that struck me when reading your question is the idea that we are assuming that marriage is the end ga me.

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ear Esther, Thank you for writing in! You are lovely. Taking your time to express your feelings on behalf of your friends whom you feel may be treated unjustly is very telling of your character. The world needs more people like you in it. I may be a psychotherapist in private practice, but first and foremost I am a social worker. I don’t like social injustice. I don’t like to see groups of people being treated unfairly for circumstances beyond their control. I feel you. I’ve seen countless women in my practice scratching their heads, wondering why they aren’t being set up. Beautiful, successful, funny, intelligent women who would make any man’s head spin with happiness and fulfillment. Of course, I see the disparity and injustice. People not being given a chance because of status –financial, yechus, divorced parents, out-of-the-box, or otherwise. I don’t like it either. A word about the “mean girls.” Imagine for a moment being in a group of friends where your friendship is based on status. Imagine the discomfort these mean girls feel knowing they can lose their spot in

the group. Not only are there mean girls, there are “mean women” too. Fortunately, many people outgrow their mean girl ways...but many do not. They gossip about each other and if any of the friends stop following the “norm” due to choice or a situation beyond their control, they are out. I actually cannot imagine being a part of something like that. I am sad for these girls and women. They constantly feel insecure in their relationships. I can’t breathe around that. And so, you’re noticing these “mean girls” getting married before your “nice girl” girlfriends. I must say that I do not always see this as the case. I’ve seen plenty of nice girls get married very young, before their “mean girl” counterparts. G-d willing, your friends will find their basherts in their right time. Experience (aka many mistakes) has taught me that thinking about the “mean girls” and how “unfair” this seems and feels will not help you. It is a poor investment of your time, and it will not yield any positive return. It

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The assumption is that once someone gets married, they have made it in life while the single friend did not quite get there yet. This simply is not true. Our life is ultimately about quality and growth. The mean-spirited girl may have gotten married at 19 and her poor middos may have contributed to a horrible marriage or shalom bayis issues with children. The single girl may get married ten years later and end up having the most beautiful, loving, healthy family life. The inherent flaw in the question you ask is that it is too narrow. There is a big picture in life and just because some of these girls wed early does not mean they “won” or that they got the reward while

will only anger you. If that anger is used to help your friends find their husbands, it can be productive. Mentally wish these mean girls well and put this to bed. There is a lot of injustice in this world. We see evil people in positions of power, cruel people with lots of money and kind people with nothing. There is so much pain in this world! An inordinate amount of pain! Which is why it is so much healthier to focus on all the good in our lives. Pain can destroy us; leaving us as former shells of ourselves...or it can be transformative. It can make us more empathic (as you clearly are), it can help us see our lives clearly and it can be an invitation for gratitude and appreciation. Our pain can serve as a tikkun. There is so much Jewish and secular literature written about life’s pains and how to contextualize it. One oldie but goodie is The Garden of Emunah which I sometimes turn to in my time of pain. I wish no pain on anyone ever and that no one has to learn from devastating or tragic life events or hardship. But most of us have, will, or are learning right now. If you see a flaw in the shidduch system, is there an actionable measure you can take right now to help right the wrong? Many a shadchan began their journeys seeing similar struggles within the system and wanting to help. Is

Does this mean they are truly happier? the other girls didn’t. Life is long (with Hashem’s help) and the winner is the one who has the successful, worked-through and happy life, not necessarily the one who made it to the chuppah first in the grade. Your friends may not be married yet, but when they do find Mr. Right I am sure that their fine middos, which you so beautifully described, will contribute to them having the ultimate prize: a happy and stable family life.

there a phone call to be made? I believe in my heart that there is one special person out there for each of your special friends. They will, G-d willing, be part of families who value them for who they are based on their merits, characters and accomplishments. For the time being, you can keep on being the incredible friend that you are. You can daven. You can be a rock and a cheerleader and a shoulder to cry on. For what it’s worth, I have noticed that the people for whom it takes a little longer are often that much more appreciative and grateful of their spouses and marriages. And Esther, maybe this column, completely prompted by YOU, will be read by someone (or many people) who will want to be part of the change in some way, shape, or form. Jennifer Jennifer Mann, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist and dating and relationship coach working with individuals, couples, and families in private practice at 123 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst, NY. She also teaches a psychology course at Touro College. To set up a consultation or to ask questions, please call 516-224-7779, ext. 2. Visit www.thenavidaters.com for more information. If you would like to submit a dating or relationship question to the panel anonymously, please email thenavidaters@gmail.com. You can follow The Navidaters on FB and Instagram for dating and relationship advice.

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How to Get Listened To By Deb Hirschhorn, Ph.D.

he man was very sad. “I never get listened to. It’s been going on my entire marriage. I feel invisible.” I asked him if he tried to be assertive, meaning not wimpy, but not obnoxious, either. I’d heard from his wife that he starts raising his voice and getting unpleasant. He assured me that he was assertive, just as I had wanted. “But you said you could lose it too,” I mentioned. “Well, sure, after not getting listened to,” he responded. He was a bit surprised at my comment. After all, anybody would lose it if they keep knocking their head against a stone wall, right? So I thought it would be fun to share with you a book that I’m reading. This one was written by a hostage negotiator. He works or used to work for the FBI getting terrorists to give up their kidnapped “property” in exchange for ransom. The author is Chris Voss and the book is Never Split The Diﬀerence: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. I can assure you that he never lost his cool. At least not when negotiating for someone’s life. And his subtitle – and the theme throughout the book – is to use his methods with your spouse, at the airplane terminal, or anywhere else where you need to be listened to. Maybe your life doesn’t depend on it. But maybe it does. After all, being listened to at home in your family may very well be the difference between a miserable life and a happy one. So maybe not giv-

ing in to the temptation to “lose it” or walk out in a huff or file for divorce is what’s required. And negotiating with these basic rules in mind may be the better alternative. So what do you do, then – just take it? Absolutely not. If you “take it,” you’re not absorbing Chris Voss’s tricks. Here are some of them: Know for sure what the other person wants. See, you thought it was all about being heard. Well, it’s not. You don’t need to be heard as long as you win in the end.

down to something reasonable? Voss has a bunch of ideas, but the common thread running through all of them is to make them totally believe that you want to give them what they want. And you do. You want to meet in the middle. You really, truly do. Or if you don’t, maybe that is your problem. Remember: do you want to succeed or do you want to feed your ego? Assuming you do not want to feed your ego, never call it “compromise.” Don’t compromise because you will both be miserable. That is why his book is titled “never split the differ-

The reality is that two people are entitled to have different opinions and neither one needs to persuade the other to change.

It’s not about ego, after all. So his first rule is to know what your spouse, mother, child, or boss really wants. Then figure out how you can help him/her change that want to something closer to what you want. While it’s easy to know what hostage-takers want because they want money, the trick is that they always would ask for more than anyone would or could possibly pay. How do you bring them down to something reasonable? And, of course, the real question is how do you get your life partner to come

ence.” So you want to please them and yourself, but not by compromising. What you want is to find a way to gently bring them over to your own point of view without them feeling like you’re doing it. Here are several ways he advocates: Ask the simple but elegant question, “How can I do that?” Imagine you’re arguing with your life partner about whether you should or should not go to their mother for a meal. You do not want to go because

you’ve been insulted in the past. Why not employ Chris Voss’s suggestion of “How can I do that?” And by the way, he further advises to say it in a kind and conciliatory voice. For example, “You know I want to please you. I want to make you happy. And I’ve done X and I’ve also done Y just for that reason. But now that your mother said A and also B, how can I go and put myself in a place to have her say those things again to me?” The kinder and more conciliatory you are, the less argument you will get in response. Phrase your questions to get a “No” response, not a “Yes” response. The logic behind this is simple. Most salesmen are trying to get to “Yes.” The water filtration system salesperson asks, “Do you enjoy a nice clean glass of water sometimes?” You can see the question coming a mile away and you can see where it will go. They want you saying “Yes” so many times that you’re ready to say it again when it’s time to buy. But that’s not what you’re ready to do when it’s time to buy. You’re ready to clobber them! On the other hand, people feel like they’re in control when they say “No.” So ask them whether they think there will be a problem if we can alter plans so everyone will be happy. “No” is a reasonable answer to that one. “That’s right” is a response that shows they’ve internalized a point but “You’re right” means they’re blowing you off. So you might not want to say, “Your mother is rude!” It’s extremely unlikely you’ll get an agreement

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there. On the other hand, if you told a story with some neutral person or a stranger as the main character and repeated over what your spouse’s mother said to you as if it came from this third party, and concluded with “I think that’s rude,” you could very well be surprised with an acquiescence. A husband and wife were having a difference of opinion over how to handle a plan their son had made to be driven to the airport at 4 a.m. and picked up three days later at midnight. The wife was totally against it because this particular son thought everything was coming to him. In short, he was spoiled. And the wife was starting to see this. Her husband, on the other hand, wanted to accommodate their son’s requests because the son had drifted further and further away from his parents and the husband thought the ride in the car would be a great bond-

ing opportunity. Now, the reality is that two people are entitled to have different opinions and neither one needs to persuade the other to change. But let’s throw in a bit of a complication. In this particular case, the son was a substance abuser. The father felt that bonding and getting closer to the son could possibly help him want to break his bad habit. The mother felt – very strongly – that this type of accommodation was what caused the son to get into substances in the first place and she wanted strong boundaries drawn for their child’s sake. So, using these techniques, she could have said, “I know you want to have that bonding time. And we haven’t had much of it with him, have we?” Hubby would have said, “No, we haven’t.” She could have gone on to say, “We’ve been instructed to put better

boundaries in place and be consistent about keeping them. Is there anything about that you object to?” Hubby might have also said, “No, there isn’t.” “So is it a boundary or isn’t it if we say that we weren’t consulted about the schedule before the tickets were made and we should have been?” Hubby would most likely say, “It is a boundary and we didn’t set it.” This is equivalent to “that’s right.” In fact, she can add, “Really, how can you do so much driving at such ridiculous hours?” (Remember, tone of voice is crucial here. It has to be asked as a real question, not a complaint.) He might say he’d have to nap first. And she could say, “But we were supposed to spend the evening together. How can you do both?” Well, he can’t. But don’t nag him on this. Leave the question without requiring an answer. Just asking it makes the point very well.

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And here comes the clincher. Wife-y then says, “If we put this boundary in place and we stick to the need to get consulted and also appreciated with a warm and friendly, ‘Thank you’ by our son for all the things we do for him, do you think that could open up more opportunities to bond in the future?” Hubby probably would see the wisdom here, that if there’s a requirement for a thank you and a smile that goes with it, each and every time they do something for him, there will be more chances to connect. Arguing just gets people’s defenses up. Try hostage negotiating instead.

Dr. Deb Hirschhorn is a Marriage and Family Therapist. If you want help with your marriage, begin by signing up to watch her Masterclass at https://drdeb. com/myw-masterclass.

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Assuring Your Child’s Medical Home By Hylton I. Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP

he death knell for primary care pediatrics in this country may have be sounded with the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recent decision to allow pharmacists to administer vaccines to children. This decision is unwise and will no doubt adversely affect children and teenagers and their families. I am an optimist who chose primary care pediatrics as my life’s passion and work. Building relationships with parents and children to assure the optimal development of each child excites me as I believe each person is created in G-d’s image. Each person comes into this world with his unique tafkid. The digestive issues, bowel movements, sounds, developmental milestones, fluoride varnish, academic performance, strep throats, ear infections, allergies, emotional health, etc. all give clues as to how a child is developing and when and what type of intervention may be warranted. Symptoms should be properly monitored and addressed if necessary. The pediatrician plays a significant role in helping children to achieve their potential. Further, the pediatrician is uniquely positioned, if he chooses, to see the child’s position within the family milieu. Family psychosocial dynamics are no small determinant of how one develops. If involvement or mediation is deemed necessary, the pediatrician can have a helping hand here as well. Your children’s primary care office should be your children’s primary medical home. Many people see vaccines as the center (and sometimes sole) focus of the well visit. While vaccines are

important – and my readers know I am pro-vaccines – vaccines are but one part of the well visit. Is the child following the same developmental curve? What does the CBC (complete blood count) reveal? Does the child have a healthy relationship with food? What if the depression survey indicates that the patient may be at risk for depression or is in the throes of a depression? And the list goes on. By no means am I dissing the important role that trusting and trustworthy competent pharmacists plays in our lives. As HHS Assistant Secretary of Health Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, says, “Pharmacists have always been a trusted voice in the community.” Yet, with all due respect, they are not trained to see the overall picture of a child’s health (a pediatric residency requires a minimum of three years of training before specializing), let alone comprehend what it takes to launch each child into life by assuring a sol-

id physical, mental, emotional, and social foundation. Even when children come to the pediatrician for a vaccine-only visit, there is counseling that ensues. We begin the so-called “vaccine only” visit by determining that the child is healthy enough to be vaccinated through a brief physical exam. Mommy and/or Tatty should understand what each vaccine is for and the possible side effects. It’s never as simple as just an injection with a Disney-themed Band-Aid applied. I am afraid that if parents bring children to pharmacists for vaccines, many pediatricians will have a harder time than ever getting parents to schedule well visits and then to show up. Primary care pediatrics will fall back rather than progressing forward, G-d forbid. In the words of Gary Leroy MD, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians, vaccines “given outside of the patient’s usual primary care setting could disrupt the doctor-patient re-

lationships that is so critical.” This is only the first step of my concern about the unsoundness of the HHS ruling. My fellow pediatricians will corroborate that each pediatric office has its own vaccine protocol. There are a number of pharmaceutical manufacturers with similar products to inoculate against the same disease. Each pediatric office’s chief medical officer will choose which vaccine path to follow. It’s rather like fitting together the pieces of a gigantic jigsaw puzzle: if a piece of a different puzzle ends up in the box, it throws a monkey wrench into the protocol. Further, how is the pharmacist to know which vaccine a child is to have? At present, most pediatric offices communicate through their electronic health records (EHR) systems to their City’s Immunization Registry (CIR); some EHRs are set up to simultaneously report vaccine usage to the pediatric office’s statewide immunization registry. I doubt that pharmacies enjoy this set up. How is the pharmacist reporting which child gets which vaccine? It is fantasy to think that the pharmacist will check off boxes on a piece of paper that the parent will then ostensibly bring to the pediatrician’s office to enter into the child’s chart. From experience, I know that it is impossible any physician has 100% control over a patient’s behavior outside the office. Further, I pray that my years of medical training followed by decades of being in the trenches of primary care pediatrics is seen as more than data entry. If the HHS decision is followed by the fast news that a national immuni-

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zation registry is being introduced, this would be good news for all. But I highly doubt that such a decision is imminent, let alone on the horizon for at least several years. Since Covid-19 entered our lives nearly six months ago, many pediatric offices have experienced a drop in well visits. This means delays in vaccinations, interruptions in appropriate screenings and referrals and deferrals in anticipatory guidance to assure optimal health and development. While many offices scrambled to offer telehealth, it is presently, at best, an inadequate substitute for the face-to-face visit and the hands-on exam. The delays in vaccinations could, G-d forbid, result in outbreaks with vaccine-preventable illnesses. This is the premise underlying the decision of Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, to use emergency powers by allowing pharmacists to vaccinate.

While well visits rates plummeted in March and April, they began a slow ascent again in May. Most pediatric offices that had closed their doors to in-person visits were fully operational June 1. A July report from the Centers for Disease Con-

and revered role your pediatrician and his office have in your children’s lives. In the words of American Academy of Pediatrics President Dr. Sally Goza, “In the middle of a pandemic, what families are looking for is reassurance and clinical guidance

The pediatrician plays a significant role in helping children to achieve their potential.

trol and Prevention (CDC) noted that New York City saw a rebound in kids getting their vaccines. I postulate that the uptick of vaccines in June, which I am convinced continued through July and August, is because of the important, central,

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from doctors they trust most to care for their children: pediatricians.” I respectfully suggest that the HHS work with the AAP to assure and re-strengthen the pediatrician’s role in delivering excellent health. Delineate a model whereby the

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HHS helps to provide appropriate personnel to rotate through pediatric offices to help with vaccinating children, particularly with the flu vaccine. Further, the HHS could help by having all city and state immunization registries speak to one another “electronically.” This could possibly reduce gaps in care. The pediatrician knows his community and his constituency best. Vaccinating through pediatric offices that know their communities can be a double winner – assuring that vaccination rates are maintained at the highest levels possible while providing the best health care. As always, daven.

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

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COVID-19 and Vitamin D By Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN

hen it comes to COVID-19, everyone is eager to find a cure, a vaccine, or even a quick fix. Months have passed, and although vaccines are making progress, it is becoming more and more clear that it will take much longer for “life to go back to normal.” Masks are required in all stores and indoor gatherings. Public restrooms are closed. Fitting rooms are closed. Shopping with a mask is not enjoyable. Oh, how we miss the days before the coronavirus pandemic! On the bright side, there are many recent studies that suggest that vitamin D can help prevent infection from the coronavirus and/or lessen the severity of symptoms. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin with many various functions in our body – one being immune health. Therefore, it makes sense that vitamin D would be helpful and essential in combatting the coronavirus. A study by the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine of Bar-Ilan University and Leumit Health Services states that low levels of Vitamin D put people at a higher risk for contracting the coronavirus. “The main finding of our study was the significant association of low plasma vitamin D level with the likelihood of COVID-19 infection among patients who were tested for COVID-19, even after adjustment for age, gender, socio-economic status and chronic, mental and physical disorders,” said Dr. Eugene Merzon, head of the Department of Managed Care and leading researcher of the LHS group. “Furthermore, low vitamin D level was associated with the risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection, although this association wasn’t significant after adjustment for other confounders.” Vitamin D is a vitamin that is essential in boosting our immune system.

“We don’t know the mechanism,” Frenkel-Morgenstern said. “What we do know is that people who develop severe COVID and were hospitalized – these people have significantly low vitamin D levels.” Vitamin D is super easy to get these days. Unlike all other vitamins, vitamin D is not only found in food. Vitamin D gets absorbed into our skin from the sunlight. Even if you are still strictly social distancing, there is no harm in heading outside to soak up some sun and increase your vitamin D levels. How does sunlight help increase our vitamin D levels? Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin from UV radiation through a process called photolysis. Vitamin D then travels to the kidney where it gets converted into its active form and can perform its various functions. Vitamin D has many different functions that have a ma-

the only vitamin that all pediatricians recommend for babies to take supplements daily. One can get Vitamin D from the sun, diet, or supplements. One cannot simply rely on sunlight for adequate levels of vitamin D and should therefore make sure to take it in through one’s diet, too. Sufficient intake can be obtained from vitamin D-rich foods such as egg yolks, saltwater fish, liver, cheese, and fortified foods such as milk, breakfast cereals, soy milk, rice milk, yogurt, orange, and margarine. When one cannot get adequate amounts of Vitamin D from diet or sunlight, supplements are recommended, due to the consequences of deficiency. Vitamin D supplements can be taken as capsules, gummies, liquid,

There is no harm in heading outside to soak up some sun and increase your vitamin D levels. jor impact on the body. The common functions of vitamin D include bone formation and resorption, regulating calcium homeostasis, and, of course as mentioned, immune function. Vitamin D really is so important for our bodies, and so easy to obtain, however, a large portion of the population is deficient in Vitamin D (especially during the winter months when sunlight exposure is at a minimum). 600 IU (International Units) a day of vitamin D is recommended up to age 70. It is recommended for men and women over age 70 to increase their uptake to 800 IU daily. Vitamin D is

or chewable tablets. It is important to take Vitamin D supplements in the optimal conditions in order to promote utmost absorption. Several studies examined the influence of different meal conditions on absorption of Vitamin D supplements. Studies have shown that taking Vitamin D supplements with a meal containing fat significantly improved absorption, compared to a meal without fat. Since Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, the fat component in the meal enhances absorption, and therefore Vitamin D is best absorbed by the body when supplements are taken with a meal containing a fat

component. Dr. Suozzi, a Yale Medicine dermatologic surgeon, says she worries that news coverage about the studies will cause people to sunbathe too much or take dangerous levels of vitamin D supplements. While too little vitamin D can cause a deficiency causing bone disorders, too much vitamin D can cause toxicity leading to heart and kidney problems. Plus, trying to get too much vitamin D from the sun puts people at a higher risk for skin cancer. “Healthy people can get adequate vitamin D from their diets and from reasonable amounts of intermittent sun exposure, like going for a walk outdoors. It is not necessary to sunbathe to get adequate levels of vitamin D,” Dr. Suozzi says. Vitamin D levels can easily be assessed by a blood test. Check with your physician to make sure that you have adequate levels of vitamin D. If your levels are low, discuss what the best option would be. Some might require additional time in the sun, and/or an increased food intake of vitamin D foods, while others might require supplementation. Let’s hope that with the right amount of vitamin D, a healthy immune system, and, of course, Divine supervision, this horrific pandemic will vanish as quickly as it came. Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN, is a Master’s level Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist. She graduated CUNY Brooklyn College receiving a Bachelor’s in Science and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences. She is currently a dietitian at Boro Park Center and a private nutrition consultant. She can be reached at CindyWeinberger1@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @EatBetterandFeelBetter.

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tchen

Black Bean and Chorizo Chili By Naomi Nachman

My friend, Chanie Apfelbaum (a.k.a. Busy in Brooklyn), did a cooking

video with me on Kosher.com and we made this amazing chili together.

Chanie also demonstrated how to

make tostones, which is a Spanish

food made from plantains. I

immediately fell in love with them.

Ingredients

Preparation

CHILI b 2 chorizo sausages, diced b 1 Spanish onion, diced b 1 green bell pepper, diced b 1 red bell pepper, diced b 4 cloves garlic, minced b 2 pounds ground beef b 3 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained b 1 ½ jars crushed tomatoes b 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder b 1 tablespoon ground cumin b 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano b ½ teaspoon cinnamon b ¼ cup dark brown sugar b Salt, to taste b Juice of 1 lime b ½ bar 80% cocoa bittersweet chocolate

CHILI 1. Heat a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the chorizo until it renders some of its fat and gets slightly crispy.

TOSTONES bGreen plantains, peeled bCanola oil, for frying bKosher salt bFresh limes

2. Remove chorizo from the pot (leave the fat for sautéing the vegetables). Add chopped onion, bell peppers and garlic and sauté until tender. 3. Remove from the pot. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat until it is browned. 4.

Drain the fat from the meat and add chorizo and vegetables back to the pot. Add beans and tomatoes and mix well. Add remaining ingredients, except for the chocolate, and bring to a boil.

TOSTONES 1. Slice the plantains on the diagonal, about ½ to ¾-inch thick. 2. Shallow fry the plantains in oil on both sides until lightly golden brown. 3. While the plantains are still warm, place between a sheet of parchment paper and press down ﬁrmly with a plate to ﬂatten. 4.

Return the ﬂattened plantains to the oil and fry a second time until crisp and golden. Sprinkle with salt and a squeeze of lime (optional) before serving.

5. Serve with chili.

5. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 6. Add chocolate and simmer for an additional 30 minutes to one hour, until the chili has thickened and the ﬂavors have melded. 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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If you look at Joe Biden’s goals and Bernie Sanders’s goals, they’re not that different. - President Obama, in a recent interview

People are worried about looting, and there are literal lives being taken away? There are people who are dying, and y’all are mad about looting Mag Mile? Get over it! These buildings are insured. - Black Lives Matter activist Alycia Moaton urging protestors in Chicago to loot stores

Sadly, the domestic enemies to our voting system and honoring our Constitution are right at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with their allies in the Congress of the United States.

In the beginning of this, he said, “If you have a problem, you blame me. The buck stops at my desk.” He has yet to take any accountability and now we know he is writing a book about his leadership in the middle of the pandemic. I think he actually should be writing condolence cards to people. - Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean, who lost family members in New York due to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s order requiring nursing homes to open their doors to patients with corona

My grandfather’s 99th birthday would have been tomorrow. Growing up, he had to cross the street if a white person was coming. He suffered the indignity of being forced out of school as a third grader to pick cotton, and never learned to read or write. Yet, he lived to see his grandson become the first African American to be elected to both the United States House and Senate. Our family went from Cotton to Congress in one lifetime. And that’s why I believe the next American century can be better than the last. - Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) addressing the Republican National Convention as the keynote speaker on Monday night

- Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi responding to an argument against vote by mail by Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), who several years ago was shot and almost killed by a crazed liberal

The President did what he said he said he would do: he took action. He formed a School Safety Commission that issued dozens of recommendations to make schools safer. But I’ll bet you never heard about that. Instead, the media turned my daughter’s murder into a coordinated attack on President Trump, Republicans, and the Second Amendment. In fact, when President Trump asked me to sit next to him when he announced the Commission’s findings, the media’s first question wasn’t about protecting kids. It was about the government shutdown. President Trump turned to me and said, “Can you believe these people, Andy? We’re trying to talk about school safety, and this is what they do?” - Andrew Pollack, who lost his daughter, Meadow, during the Parkland shooting in 2018, speaking at the Republican National Convention

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I am sorry that that happened. And I hope that whatever trust was broken, that this conversation is one small step to help build back the trust. - Joe Biden’s coalitions director Ashley Allison on a call with Jew-hater Linda Sarsour and fellow Muslims apologizing to them for the Biden campaign distancing itself from Sarsour after Sarsour spoke at the Democratic National Convention and promising that Biden does, in fact, consider Sarsour a vital partner in his work

Behind me, you’ll see the city of Danbury sewer plant. And we are going to rename it the John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant. Why? Because it’s full of [garbage], just like you, John. - Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton in a Facebook video after faux-social justice warrior John Oliver trashed the Connecticut town in a HBO monologue

We find ourselves in a unique situation — having an iconic slogan that doesn’t quite fit in the current environment. While we are pausing the use of “It’s Finger Lickin’ Good,” rest assured the food craved by so many people around the world isn’t changing one bit. - KFC announcing it will temporarily halt the use of its “It’s Finger Lickin’ Good” catchphrase because the notso-hygienic prompt feels “inappropriate” in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the need for hygienic vigilance

The world is going to end if we don’t get a green new deal. The world is going to end if we keep on bombing and allowing Israeli brigades to go into Palestine. – A Black Lives Matter activist leading a protest in Chicago

Joe Biden should not concede under any circumstances. - Hillary Clinton, in an interview on Showtime, talking about how Joe Biden should handle an election defeat this coming November 3

It is a destruction of our history, something no other First Lady would have had the gall to do. This is the first time I have been furious that [the First Lady] is a foreigner. She has no right to wreck our history. - Kurt Eichenwald, who spent two decades writing for the New York Times, in a tweet after First Lady Melania Trump unveiled renovations to the Rose Garden

It’s good to see you all. Hope you had a great weekend at your convention. - President Trump trolling the media during a press conference after the Democratic National Convention

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Those false promises – spread the wealth, defund the police, trust a socialist state more than your family and your community – they don’t sound radical to my ears. They sound familiar. When Fidel Castro was asked if he was a communist, he said he was a Roman Catholic. He knew he had to hide the truth. But the country I was born in is gone, totally destroyed. - Cuban-American businessman Máximo Álvarez, who came to the U.S. alone as a child from Cuba under Operation Peter Pan, warning America at the Republican National Convention (RNC) about the danger of socialism

When I watch the news in Seattle and Chicago and Portland, when I see history being rewritten, when I hear the promises – I hear echoes of a former life I never wanted to hear again. I see shadows I thought I had outrun. I heard the promises of Fidel Castro. And I can never forget all those who grew up around me, who looked like me, who suffered and starved and died because they believed those empty promises. They swallowed the communist poison pill.

We could fact-check this convention all night. People were saying you didn’t fact-check the Democrats. They are not lying, the way Trump does. Do politicians lie? Of course, both parties engage in it… But not like Donald Trump. Nobody lies the way this man does, has, and will that I’ve ever seen in politics. So he’s lying to you. - Chris Cuomo on CNN explaining why his network did not fact-check the Democratic National Convention last week but is doing so to the Republican National Convention

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Political Crossfire

Biden’s Convention Was All About His Base By Marc A. Thiessen

hile President Donald Trump’s base is already fired up to vote in November, Democrats spent last week’s Democratic National Convention just trying to get a fire started. Much of the Joe Biden convention was an exercise in base mobilization. There’s a reason for that. A Post-ABC News poll on the eve of the convention showed that while 65% of Trump supporters say they are “very enthusiastic” about supporting the president, only 48% of Biden supporters say the same about the former vice president. Biden has an enthusiasm problem with two key constituencies he needs to win – younger voters and African Americans. Only 25% of voters aged 18-39 are “very enthusiastic” about voting for him. And CNN reports that Biden’s support among black voters is currently smaller than Clinton’s was in 2016. Worse, only 68% of African Americans aged 18 to 29 say they intend to vote for Biden, 17 points fewer than supported Clinton four years ago. If you think Democrats are confident these voters will turn out, count how many times they urged viewers to “make a plan” to vote. An energized base doesn’t need that kind of encouragement. Those efforts at base mobilization came at a cost. There was virtually no

eﬀort to win back the working-class voters who voted twice for Barack Obama but defected to Trump in 2016. The reason Trump is president today is because about one-third of the nearly 700 counties that twice voted for Obama went for Trump in 2016. According to Nate Cohn of the

destroying their families. Not a word about the outsourcing of jobs that has decimated their communities. Not a word about confronting China, the country that unleashed COVID-19 on our country and has decimated many economic sectors with unfair trade practices. Biden blamed Trump

Biden has an enthusiasm problem with two key constituencies he needs to win – younger voters and African Americans.

New York Times, Trump won because he “ﬂipped millions of white working-class Obama supporters to his side.” If you were a working-class Obama-Trump voter watching this week’s convention, you heard a lot about gun violence, racial justice, and climate change, but not much directed at you. The message you heard was: Democrats are not interested in your support. That showed in Biden’s acceptance speech. It was in many ways an impassioned and eﬀective address. But not a word about the opioid epidemic and deaths of despair that are

for the job losses from the pandemic. But these voters remember that before the pandemic hit, America had recovered half-a-million manufacturing jobs under Trump after losing almost 200,000 factory jobs in the Obama-Biden years. Trump understands this, which is partly why just hours before Biden’s address, he held a rally in the former vice president’s birthplace, Scranton, Pennsylvania. “Joe Biden is no friend of Pennsylvania,” Trump said. “He’s actually…your worst nightmare. Biden supported every single globalist attack on Pennsylvania workers:

NAFTA, China’s entry into the World Trade Organization, which built China into a power, TPP, Korea, the horrible, ridiculous Paris Climate Accord, which stripped our nation of its energy, and the so-called Clean Power Plan.” Trump is behind in most battleground states polls, but the race in pivotal Pennsylvania has tightened. In July, Biden had an 11-point lead in the Fox News poll; a new poll this week shows Trump within the margin of error. Trump now has the opportunity to do what Biden did not: use his convention next week to reach beyond his base and make a pitch to the 10% to 15% of voters who have said they approve of his economic policies but don’t approve of him. It is in their economic self-interest to give him a second term. Trump needs to give them permission to vote in their self-interest. To do that, he needs to acknowledge his ﬂaws and the fact that his brash New York approach sometimes rubs people the wrong way. His message should be: despite my imperfections, I’m ﬁghting for you. With that approach, he can keep his base energized and expand it at the same time. His convention is the place to start. (c) 2020, Washington Post Writers Group

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Jewish Military Photojournalists By Avi Heiligman

hotography has been the passion of many since its invention in the first half of the 19th century. Military photojournalists are always looking for new opportunities to show the world what they see or experience. Sometimes, battles can be grotesque, and other times, pictures can show the glory of a victorious nation or the defeat of the enemy. War photography began with the Mexican-American War in 1847 and continued throughout the numerous conflicts since that point. There have been many Jewish war photographers, some famous and others as not as celebrated, with many of their images known to the public. Robert Capa was born in Hungary and covered several wars and events including the Spanish Civil War, World War II, and Israel in 1948, and was killed while taking photographs during the First Indo-China War in 1954. He came ashore with American soldiers during the second wave of landings on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Eleven pictures survived and told the story of the landings to those back in the U.S. Joe Rosenthal was a photogra-

pher with the Associated Press and was sent to the Pacific following the Marines on the path to Japan. The Marines invaded the strategic island of Iwo Jima that the air corps wanted for an advance air base to bomb Japan. On February 19, 1945, Marines stepped ashore on Iwo Jima, and Rosenthal was in the first wave of Marines to land. Mount Surabachi stood 550feet tall, and its peak was taken on February 23. Forty men from Easy Company from the 2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment, 5th Marine Division took along a flag and set up a photo opportunity for a couple of photojournalists who tagged along. Staff Sergeant Louis Lowery of Leatherneck Magazine took a picture of the event, which shows several men around an already raised flag. However, the picture didn’t satisfy the secretary of the navy, and the next day another patrol was sent up the mountain. Using a captured Japanese water pipe, five Marines and one navy corpsman were about to raise the flag. Joe Rosenthal almost missed the shot and had to take the picture without using the viewfinder. Bill Genaust, one of the

Joe Rosenthal standing on Mount Suribachi after the flag raising

other photographers in the group, stood next to Rosenthal taking a video of the historic event. It was a one in a million shot, and it was immediately sent to AP headquarters where the editor exclaimed, “Here’s one for all time!” Within eighteen hours of being taken, the picture was being distributed. It was awarded the 1945 Pulitzer Prize for Photography. In the 1950s, a bronze statue was created from the image in the photo and now stands as the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Another iconic image from World War II was the image of a Soviet soldier raising a flag over the Reichstag in Berlin on May 2, 1945. The photographer was Yevgeny Khaldei who was born in the Ukraine to a Jewish family. He began working for the news agency of the Soviet Union in 1936 and was attached to the Red Army for the duration of the war. The photographs he took were to document key moments of the war as he accompanied the army through many countries and cities. He saw the iconic photo that Rosenthal had taken in February 1945, and in May of that year Khaldei got his chance to capture

Joe Rosenthal’s iconic photo of six Marines raising a U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima

another important moment. On April 16, the Russian Army began the final assault on Berlin – the battle lasted until May 2. Fighting for the Reichstag was fierce, even though it hadn’t been in use since a fire damaged it in 1933. When it was captured, one of the most symbolic buildings in Nazi Germany was finally in Allied hands. Khaldei then climbed to the top of the building carrying a flag made of three tablecloths sewn by his uncle. His account of the story was that he randomly picked three soldiers nearby to help him take the photo, although Soviet propaganda said it was two handpicked soldiers. The soldiers then placed the flag while Khaldei took the photo. On May 13, the photo was published, and soon Khaldei became world renown. During the Nuremberg trials and the Potsdam Conference both Capa and Khaldei were present and took photos of the historic events. First Lieutenant Charles Levy of the American Air Corps was the photographer on the second atomic bomb mission. He took the famous picture of the mushroom cloud over Nagasaki (we discussed the mission in greater

Max Desfor with the Enola Gay, 64 years later

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Soldiers storming the beach on D-Day. Photo by Robert Capa

depth in a recent article). Another Jewish photographer was present to take pictures of the Enola Gay after the B-29 Superfortress dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Max Desfor was born in the Bronx and taught himself the art of photography while working for the Associated Press as a courier. Soon after the U.S. entered the war, Desfor tried to enter the navy but was

Robert Capa before the D-Day landings

rejected based on age and other factors. Still, he managed to get an overseas assignment with the navy for the AP working for the staff of Admiral Chester Nimitz. In August 1945, he was called to the island of Tinian to photograph the Enola Gay as it was landing. The picture is currently on display next to plane itself at the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia. Less

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Raising a flag over the Reichstag Photo by Yevgeny Khaldei

than a month later, Desfor was on the USS Missouri to take pictures of the Japanese surrender. Being a frontline photojournalist can be a dangerous living, and many were wounded or killed since military photography became an occupation. Pictures can tell a story that words can’t necessarily depict. The men described in this article were among the best. Their work shows the dedication

to the job at hand. While the public may know their pictures, the men who took them are often forgotten heroes.

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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What Are the Odds? By Allan Rolnick, CPA

oronavirus has upended nearly every aspect of American life, including, of course, sports. First was the chaos of interrupting leagues mid-season with no idea when, or if, they would ever return. Next was the oddity of playing games in arenas filled with cardboard cutouts of fans and their dogs. Now we have the crime against humanity of the Philadelphia Flyers playing the Tampa Bay Lightning in Toronto — in August. What’s a sports-starved fan to do when he can’t go down to the park to root for his favorite team? Well, he can still place a bet on the game. But the IRS has just taken steps to make that pleasure a little harder for those enjoying the newest way to bet on the action. Today’s sports books feature slick websites, mobile apps, and electronic cash transfers. But underneath that glitz, they work pretty much just like

the league, then bet on their individual performances. What Red Sox fan wouldn’t love betting on Mitch Moreland’s bat without worrying about the team’s minor-league pitching? It’s the sports-betting equivalent of trading derivatives on Wall Street. (Just don’t forget that if it was derivatives, in the form of mortgage-backed bonds, that cratered the global economy in 20072008.) Last month, the IRS General Counsel issued an opinion holding that daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators like FanDuel and DraftKings should pay that same excise tax on those entry fees. Now, a quarter of a percent may not sound like much of a lift. But remember, it applies to the whole wager. Most DFS operators structure their prize pools to pay out around 85% to winners. Then they pay their own expenses out of the remaining 15% rake. So, while twenty-five cents out of a

They work pretty much just like the Mob, except without the pinkie rings. the Mob, except without the pinkie rings. You make your bet, plus a 10% “vigorish,” to win even money. You give the points, or take the over, just like you would with Vinnie down at the corner bar. Online sports books pay an excise tax of 0.25% of the total amount wagered if the bets are legal in the state where they’re accepted, and 2.0% if they’re not. (Vinnie doesn’t pay the tax, but he won’t pass along the savings, either.) Fantasy sports contests, by contrast, don’t take bets on teams. You pay an entry fee to create your own roster by cherry-picking players from across

$100 bet isn’t much — two bits out of a fifteen-buck rake adds up fast! Last month’s memo doesn’t mean wise guys with baseball bats are heading out to start collecting — at least, not yet. General Counsel Memoranda are formal legal opinions from the Counsel’s office responding to internal IRS inquiries. But they don’t have the same binding force as statute or regulations. DraftKings hasn’t said anything about the memo. FanDuel has already said they look forward to working with the IRS to resolve the issue. Of course, the IRS hits the jackpot

on your winnings, too. If they total more than 600$, your DFS operator will even issue a 1099. If you lose, it’s been unclear up until now whether fantasies sports losses are gambling losses (in which case you can deduct them against other gambling wins), or hobby losses (in which case you’re out of luck). But if the IRS is going to tax entry fees as “wagers,” it seems only sporting to treat losses the same. We’re pretty sure you’re not

interested in gambling when it comes to your taxes. So come to us for the edge you need. Proactive planning is the consensus pick for paying less, and we can make you the favorite against the IRS! Allan J Rolnick is a CPA who has been in practice for over 30 years in Queens, NY. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at 718-896-8715 or at allanjrcpa@aol.com.

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I’m Just Sayin’ By Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., MFT, CLC

omeone started my morning with a statement something like this: When you recognize the perpetual truth that life keeps changing, then life will become a lot easier for you! It seems they were saying that recognizing that it won’t stay the course makes dealing with the constant new challenges a little more

expected! This certainly seems soooo true. Here’s what they left out, though. When you realize the opposite truth about change – that people are not changing so quickly – that, too, will help your life get much better. Oftentimes, we want so much from others, by way of them impacting our lives through their change,

that we get stuck in a zone of frustration and disappointment. We are always saying to others, why don’t you just…exercise, diet, call them, say it differently, do it differently, do it my way, etc. – as if it’s so easy! However, when you say it to yourself, you’re like, are you kidding?! You think it’s so easy to diet, exercise, call them, say it differently, do it differently, do it their way? It’s hard to start a diet. Get into exercising. Control my outbursts. See

like, boom, I want it, I think it, I desire it, and voila, it’s done. It’s more like: effort and resistance, effort and self-talk, effort and I’m losing motivation, effort and I’m falling back, effort and I’m trying some more, some other way, SOME OTHER TIME! Advice: often easy to give to others, harder to follow when sent our way. Motivation: simple to have for others, harder to summon up for ourselves.

Dropping the “just” thinking when it comes to others may “just” be the best truth you can offer yourself.

the other side. See oneself as others do. Get organized. Be relaxed about disorganization. Show up on time. Show up late. Be chilled. Be intense. Whatever your challenge is, you realize how hard is to change it! And that’s even when you think you’re motivated. Yes, everything is always changing without our effort and input – that’s a truth. And, everyone is undergoing changes without their effort and input – that’s a truth. But, for us to actively change our anything, that takes effort and input. And we know that it isn’t easy and that it doesn’t just happen. It’s not

What you should do: painless to tell others, not always so clear when it comes to ourselves. “Just do this!” “Just say that!” “Just behave this way!” slides so glibly off our tongues. Can we just do it?! Therefore, dropping the “just” thinking when it comes to others may “just” be the best truth you can offer yourself. It’s just too unjust to think it’s easy for them, when it’s so tough for you. Rivki Rosenwald is a certified relationship counselor, and career and life coach. She can be contacted at 917-7052004 or rivki@rosenwalds.com.

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$ 99 8.8 oz/9.1 oz

KolSave Seasonings & Rubs

Peach Hearts

99¢

$ 99 Gallon

Paskesz Mini Encore, Smirk, Milk Munch

$ 19 8 oz

Heinz Vegetarian Baked Beans

Bowl & Basket Canola Oil

Pistachios

Salted/Unsalted

$ 29LB

Tuna Steak

$ 99 LB

1st Cut Corned Beef

1999

General Tso’s Chicken

1199

Five Towns Jewish Home - 8-27-20

Articles inside

CLC, SDS

Jewish Military Photojournalists by Avi Heiligman

Y our Money

Biden’s Convention W as All About His Base by Marc A. Thiessen

Notable Quotes

Assuring Your Child’s Medical Home by Dr. Hylton I. Lightman

The Aussie Gourmet: Chorizo Chili

Coronavirus and Vitamin D by Cindy Weinberger MS, RD

How to Get Listened To by Dr. Deb Hirschhorn

Mann, LCSW

ty: Rabbi Benny Berlin of the BACH 58

A Grandmother’s Tears by Rafi Sackville

Redefining Our Present State by Rav Moshe Weinberger

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Rabbi W ein on the Parsha

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