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Unusual Commencement Celebrates Women Who Get it Done

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A Siyum on Central Avenue

44 Accomplishments Celebrated at Siach Yitzchok Graduation

Are Jews at Risk for Parkinson’s Disease? There’s new research into what was once called “the shaking palsy”

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His work – aside from the tangible inspiration that each person’s gleans from each sefer and book – should motivate us. How many times have we had something on our minds to accomplish and yet pushed it aside? There were time constraints, family obligations, fatigue. But Rabbi Zlotowitz’s iconic Megillas Esther was written in just 30 days. And other seforim followed, at a record pace. A baal teshuva once told me that what strikes him when he visits a Jewish home is the shelves of books lining the walls. Undoubtedly every one of those bookshelves – in the United States, in Eretz Yisroel, in South Africa, in Madrid – holds books produced by Rabbi Zlotowitz’s hand. See what can be accomplished with steady determination and purpose. One of our feature stories this week is on Parkinson’s disease and research being done into the illness. My grandfather was struck with Parkinson’s at a very young age. He passed away when I was only five-years-old but my memories are, sadly, not of the vibrant, generous, giving, lively, personable man that he was. When I knew him, he was already caged by the disease, living a life of frozen limbs and a shuffling gait. Zeidy passed away a few decades ago but if he would be alive today he would have been cared for with wonderful medications and treatments. There is constant research being done to help cure the disease and ameliorate its symptoms. I only hope that scientists and doctors will find a breakthrough soon to combat Parkinson’s so that the next generation won’t have to see their loved ones locked in the illness. Wishing you a wonderful week, Shoshana

hen I was in fourth grade we read a poem entitled, Drop a Pebble in the Water, by James William Foley. It starts off with this stanza: “Drop a pebble in the water – jes’ a splash an’ it is gone/But th’s half a hundred ripples circlin’ on, an’ on, an’ on/Spreadin’, spreadin’ from the center, flowin’ on out to the sea/An’ th’ ain’t no way o’ tellin’ where th’ end is goin’ to be.” The poem continues, describing how our words can have an impact in unforeseen ways. There are many times in life when our words or actions create ripples and waves and influence people and events. Sometimes, we can see the impact of the pebbles we throw; other times we don’t even know that we dropped one. ArtScroll Mesorah Publications has published 2,000 books and seforim in the four decades of its existence. But the number 2,000 is deceiving; it’s only referring to the titles that have been published. With each printing of each book, tens of thousands of books are produced. I remember sitting around my in-laws’ Shabbos table one year. My husband and his brothers were debating how many Stone Chumashim there are in the world. 250,000? 500,000? Almost a million? And that is just Stone Chumashim. When Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz, z”l, wrote his commentary and explanation on Megillas Esther he was not aware that he was dropping a pebble. He wanted to do something for his friend who had passed away and he felt that this would be a fitting tribute. But then he saw that Klal Yisroel was thirsty for more, and slowly, with his partners’ help, they continued to drop pebbles and make waves.

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Contents LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COMMUNITY Readers’ Poll

Community Happenings

NEWS Global

13 National

Odd-but-True Stories

ISRAEL

Israel News

Tanach is for Everyone by Rafi Sackville 68 PEOPLE

Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz zt”l

Encounters with Rav Meir Zlotowitz zt”l by Miriam Zakon

Yochai Ben-Nun, a Hero of the Sea by Avi Heiligman

PARSHA Rabbi Wein

The Language of the Generation by Rav Moshe Weinberger

JEWISH THOUGHT No Worries by Eytan Kobre

About Face by Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz

Learn to Take the Long-Short Way by Rabbi Dr. Naphtali Hoff

Dear Editor, I love reading your paper every week. Thank you for a great read and a great way to relax Shabbos morning. I’d like to add one more item to your “summer bucket list”: spending the day, just chilling. If only I can find the time to do nothing this summer, I will be extra happy. Wishing you a wonderful summer, Chaviva G. Dear Editor, I appreciated your article on summer safety this week. I would like to suggest that much has to be done on the camp’s end to ensure our children’s safety. Counselors should be screened before they are accepted into camp. There should be references that are called to ensure that they are good role models and that they can be trusted with our children. Additionally, camps should have certain rules in place – older campers cannot be in younger campers’ bunks without a counselor present, younger campers’ bunks are in a special area away from older campers, etc. – that are enforced

strongly. Camps should be held responsible for what goes on on their campgrounds. Just like they hire lifeguards to ensure their campers’ safety at the pool, they should be extra vigilant with their campers at all times, in all places. In the article Mrs. Fox mentioned that we should screen the camps before sending there. I agree that that is a wonderful idea. It is even more wonderful if a group of parents band together to demand answers and accountability before sending their children to a certain camp. This way, the camps will hear the message that our children’s safety is our priority. Wishing all our children a safe summer, Hindy Rottenberg Dear Editor, Regarding the article on the sale and overdevelopment of the Woodmere Club: I greatly appreciate that you helped to bring attention to this major concern of the community. Anticipating the voice of a group who doesn’t oppose the development, I ask whether it is merely tolerance or actual support. I am unaware of any Continued on page 12

HEALTH & FITNESS Are Jews at Risk for Parkinson’s Disease? 76

The Letter of the Law by Dr. Deb Hirschhorn 78 Healthy Living: Adolescent/Teenager Edition by Aliza Beer, MS RD

Healthcare in the Spotlight by Dr. Hylton I. Lightman

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FOOD & LEISURE The Aussie Gourmet: Baby Flounder in Foil Tent

LIFESTYLES Dating Dialogue, Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW

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resident of the Five Towns who promoted the sale and development of the 100+ acres, prior to the economic failure of the Woodmere Club. To the contrary, I overwhelmingly hear everyone wish for the survival of the Woodmere Club. People want the 100+ acres to remain intact. Whether we can do that as a community is a different story, but the voice of tolerance now in actuality is the voice of defeatism. Together this community can do incredible things, and there is no good reason for us to pretend that a bad solution is anything more. Thank you, Mario Alex Joseph, Esq. Dear Editor, Kim Jong Un is an evil, vicious man. He and his family have been tormenting the millions of North Koreans who are forced to live under their reign. When we see the violence and sadistic nature of how the country runs we are shocked. To be sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for attempting to steal a poster (if that is really what happened)?! And then, just a bit later, to have so

much oxygen deprivation that your body goes into a coma? And then, to tell the world that you suffered from botulism and took a sleeping pill? Are these people saying these things with a straight face? I think that Kim Jong Un is probably laughing into his fists at night as he immaturely pulls the wool over eyes of the world as he toys with his nuclear weapons. This madman – no, he is not a madman, he is just pure evil – must be stopped. I don’t know the best way to get rid of Kim Jong Un and the evil he represents but I do know that the Trump administration has been actively pursuing a strategy, way more than anything the Obama administration attempted to do during their eight years of office. And it can be done. No one suspected the Iron Curtain to fall, and it did. Change – good change – can happen. And when it does, and when the millions of North Koreans are finally free and fed and no longer held captive, that will be the biggest revenge that the family of Otto Warmbier will have against the Kim family. Sincerely, Dovid Aaronson

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The Week In News

Modi & Trump: Hugs and Handshakes

Prior to Monday’s meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump, the United States listed Syed Salahuddin – head of Hizb-ul-Majahideen, a Kashmir-based militant terrorist group, and head of an alliance of anti-India militant groups – a global terrorist. The gesture was indicative of a warmer relationship between the U.S. and India now that Trump sits in the Oval Office. During their meeting, both Modi and Trump vowed to work together to “destroy radical Islamic terrorism.” Monday’s summit between the two was punctuated by bear hugs and multiple handshakes. Both leaders are “world leaders in social media,” according to Trump, who has 32.9 million followers on his personal Twitter account; Modi has 31 million. The president reiterated that he is a “true friend” to India and described the relationship between India and the United States as having “never been stronger, has never been better.” Modi seemed to agree with Trump and described his White House visit as being “filled with friendliness” from the “opening tweet to the end of our talks.” During the meeting, the two leaders created “a new consultation mechanism on domestic and international terrorist designations listing proposals.” This would presumably help U.S. and India to coordinate their moves both bilaterally and multilaterally on listing terrorists. “Both our nations have been struck by the evils of terrorism, and we

are both determined to destroy terrorist organizations and the radical ideology that drives them. We will destroy radical Islamic terrorism,” the U.S. president asserted. Trump also held Pakistan accountable for harboring terror groups and called on the country to ensure its territory is not used to launch further attacks on other countries. Additionally, Pakistan was asked to bring to justice those in Pakistan-based groups who perpetrated attacks in Mumbai and Pathankot. Regarding Afghanistan, Trump said, “I also thank the Indian people for their contributions to the effort in Afghanistan.” The joint statement elaborated it further. “The increasing instability due to terrorism in Afghanistan is one of our common concerns. Both India and America have played an important role in rebuilding Afghanistan and ensuring its security. In order to attain our objectives for peace and stability in Afghanistan, we will maintain close consultation and communication with the U.S. to enhance coordination between our two nations.” The Indian leader, who has recently looked to woo companies to India with a “Make In India” campaign, said that his vision could work with Trump’s campaign pledge to “Make America Great Again,” his 2016 campaign slogan. “I am sure that converge between my vision for new India and President Trump’s for making America great again will add new dimensions to our cooperation,” Modi said. “I am very clear about the fact that India’s interests lie in as strong and prosperous and successful America in the same way that India’s development and its growing role in the international level are in the U.S.’s interest.” Modi leads one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Modi has visited the United States multiple times since attaining his post of prime minster in 2014. This was the first face-to-face meeting in the U.S. with President Trump.

Dosvedanya to Kislyak He is probably the most wellknown foreign ambassador in the United States. In a few months’ time, though, he will be changing addresses and moving back home. On Monday, it was confirmed that Sergey

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Kislyak, Russian ambassador to the U.S., will be returning to Russia at the end of the summer after serving in his position for almost a decade. Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Anatoly Antonov – a hardliner who is under EU sanctions for supporting the deployment of troops in Ukraine in his former capacity as Deputy Minister of Defense – is being lined up as his replacement.

Kislyak’s name had been in headlines often as investigators in the FBI and Congress scramble to determine if inappropriate contact between him and those in the Trump campaign took place. It is said that Kislyak was meant to leave his post at the end of the summer prior to the controversy. In the space of a few weeks, con-

tact with Kislyak has led to the firing of a top adviser to the president and prompted calls for the attorney general to resign. Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn met with Kislyak at Trump Tower in December for what a White House official has since described as a brief courtesy meeting. Flynn resigned on February 13, acknowledging he gave incomplete information to Vice President Mike Pence about previous phone calls with Kislyak and whether he had discussed U.S. sanctions. Attorney General Jeff Sessions caught flak for failing to disclose during his confirmation hearing that he met with Kislyak twice during the 2016 campaign. In March he recused himself from any federal probe of Russian meddling in the election. Kislyak, who has been in the post since 2008, is regularly spotted walking around Washington, D.C., heading to and from meetings. He has welcomed foreign policy professionals, Pentagon officials, journalists and Capitol Hill staffers through the doors of the Russian Embassy. Those who have attended the events describe him as a gracious and

amiable diplomat, although perhaps not as polished – nor as confrontational – as his more famous boss, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Kislyak has bounced between the United States and Russia for most of his long career. His first foreign posting was to New York where he worked at the Soviet delegation at the United Nations in the early 1980s. He spent the following years as the first secretary and then councilor at the Soviet Embassy in Washington before returning to Moscow in 1989, where he took a succession of senior jobs at the Foreign Ministry.

founded in 1933 and is still controlled by its establishing family, is at the center of the farthest-reaching auto safety crisis in history. The company has promised the U.S. government that they will pay $125 million in compensation to victims. The airbag manufacturer pleaded guilty to wire fraud for providing false data to safety regulators. The recalled airbags can explode with too much force, sending shrapnel flying in already dangerous high-impact car accidents.

Airbag Giant Deflates Japanese auto parts manufacturing company Takata has filed for bankruptcy after being crippled by a global airbag recall. The company was devastated by a 70 million recall in the United States and many more millions overseas. The airbags have exploded a number of times and have been linked to at least 14 deaths. Takata, which was

The company announced that they will be selling their remaining assets to Key Safety Systems, a Detroit-based Chinese-owned company. Key Safety Systems, which manufactures seatbelts, airbags, and other safety equipment for cars, will buy Takata’s factories for $1.6 billion. Anti-trust regulators must first approve the sale because it would give Key

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By the year 2050, the world will be home to almost 10 billion people. The question is where all of those people will live. Right now, Tokyo is the most populous city in the world with 38 million residents. While NYC is currently in the top ten with an impressive 8.5 million residents, in the coming years that ranking is going to change. While the population growth numbers in the United States and Europe have been stagnant for some time, the amount of people living in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa has been increasing exponentially. Here is a prediction of the top ten most populous cities in the year 2030, according to the United Nations’ World Urbanization Prospects: 1. Tokyo, Japan: 37.2M people 2. Delhi, India: 36.1M people 3. Shanghai, China: 30.8M people 4. Mumbai, India: 27.8M people 5. Beijing, China: 27.7M people 6. Dhaka, Bangladesh: 27.4M people 7. Karachi, Pakistan: 24.8M people 8. Cairo, Egypt: 24.5M people 9. Lagos, Nigeria: 24.2M people 10. Mexico City, Mexico: 23.9M people

Google Fined 2.4B Euro

On Tuesday, the gavel came down on Google as European authorities fined the giant 2.42 billion euros for taking advantage of its dominance in online searches to direct customers to its own businesses. A years-long analysis of Google’s online search results showed that the company lists links to its own online shopping services above those of rivals, European regulators said. On average, Google lists search results to its biggest rivals in online shopping only on page 4 – and smaller rivals even lower. That’s a huge advantage for Google when 90 percent of useclicks are on page one. The ruling that Google is taking advantage of its market dominance in online searches paves the way for a broader crackdown by the EU, which is investigating several other Google businesses, like its online images and travel businesses. “What Google has done is illegal under EU antitrust rules. It denied other companies the chance to compete on the merits and to innovate. And most importantly, it denied European consumers a genuine choice of services and the full benefits of innovation,” EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager told reporters after the seven-year investigation came to a conclusion this week. To avoid more pain in Europe, Google will have to change the way it does business in the region. It has 90 days to stop favoring its own links to online shopping or face more fines of up to 5 percent of the average daily worldwide revenue of parent company Alphabet. Google says it is considering an appeal and maintains it’s just trying to package its search results in a way that makes it easier for consumers to find what they want. The fine is the highest ever imposed in Europe for anti-competitive behavior, exceeding a 1.06 billion euros penalty on Silicon Valley chip maker Intel in 2009. The penalty it-

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Hidden Nazi Memorabilia Found in Argentina A very large trove of Nazi artifacts has been discovered in Argentina. The collection of 75 objects was

found in a hidden room in a collector’s home near Buenos Aires. The items have been put on display at the Delegation of Argentine Israeli Associations in Buenos Aires. Included in the findings is a bust of Adolf Hitler, magnifying glasses in elegant boxes covered in swastikas, as well as many other objects with the notorious Nazi symbol engraved on them. There are also children’s

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Pick a noun that describes Joseph Stalin and you’d probably choose one like murderer, dictator, tyrant or evil madman. But those living in Russia would disagree. According to a poll produced by Russia’s independent Levada Center, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin has been voted the most “outstanding” figure in Russia’s history, beating the country’s most beloved poet, Alexander Pushkin, and current Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Stalin is infamous for presiding over mass deportations, a network of gulags, and is believed to be responsible for the deaths of around 20 million Soviet citizens. But Russians’ memories seem to be short and many

of them are choosing to remember Stalin as the leader who won World War II for the nation. Recent approval ratings of Stalin and the man he succeeded, Vladimir Lenin, show that both enjoy majority approval in Russia. 38 percent of Russians chose Stalin when asked to rank the most extraordinary individuals in their country’s history. In 2012, he garnered 42 percent of the vote. In second place this year for most outstanding figure was President Vladimir Putin. Putin amassed 34 percent of people’s vote and shared the spot with the great patron of Russian Romantic verse, Alexander Pushkin. Putin has jumped many spots since 2012, when he was chosen fifth in the survey. This time around, he pushed past Tsar Peter the Great and Lenin, who tied for second place five years ago. Now Lenin only took 32 percent of people’s votes; Peter the Great garnered 29 percent. Rounding out the top ten for most outstanding figures in Russian history were the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin; the author of War and Peace, Lev Tolstoy; World War II military commander Grigory Zhukov; the only woman to crack the top 10, Empress Catherine the Great; and writer Mikhail Lermontov. Putin is the only living person in the top 10 on the list and the only one never to have a town or region of Russia named after him. His approval in Russia has consistently stayed above 80 percent since the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, and he is tipped to reclaim the presidency in 2018, although he is yet to announce officially if he intends to run. Let us assure you, though, that if Putin wants to run Putin will win – if you know what’s good for you.

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Tourist Boat Capsizes in Colombia

Devastating footage shows a Colombian tourist ferry sinking within minutes of leaving shore in a reservoir near the city of Medellin on Sunday. The tourist boat was stuffed with over 150 passengers when it capsized. Seven people were confirmed dead and 2 were still missing on Tuesday and presumed dead after the tragedy. Scuba divers continued their search into Monday, after the search had been suspended overnight due to a lightning storm. At least 158 people were saved in the efforts. Authorities are investigating what caused the accident and whether the company that owned the boat named El Almirante contributed to the accident. A rush of nearby recreational boats and jet skis hurried to the scene, pulling people from the boat as it went down. Authorities believed that the good Samaritans helped save many lives. Survivors recounted hearing a loud explosion near the men’s bathroom that knocked out power a few

the terrorist and stopped a potentially deadly operation by the terror group. The distance of the shot was 11,316 feet. The feat shatters the previous record by over 3,280 feet. The shooter was a member of Canada’s Joint Task Force 2. “The Canadian Special Operations Command can confirm that a member of the Joint

Task Force 2 successfully hit a target from 3,540 meters [2.2 miles],” the Canadian military said in a statement. Where the shot took place has not been released by officials. The official statement said that the command “provides its expertise to Iraqi security forces to detect, identify and defeat Daesh [ISIS] activities from well

behind the Iraqi security force front line in Mosul.” The shot was fired from a McMillan TAC-50, a .50-caliber weapon and the largest shoulder-fired firearm in existence. According to Ryan Cleckner, a former U.S. Army Ranger sniper who served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and wrote the authoritative “Long Range Shooting Hand-

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minutes after the boat began its cruise around the giant lake. As water flooded onboard, pressure built and people were sucked under by the sinking ship. “Those on the first and second decks sank immediately,” survivor Lorena Salazar recalled. “All we could do was scream and call for help ... it was completely chaotic.” There was no formal passenger list for those onboard so authorities have been relying on family numbers and survivors to report those who had been on the ship. None of the passengers were wearing a life vest. “Nobody really knows what happened,” said President Juan Manuel Santos, adding that naval officials were brought in to carry out an investigation.

Europe Attacks Fake Russian News While the United States has been hyper-focused on Russia’s meddling in the recent presidential elections, European countries have been coun-

tering Russian influence for many years. Counterintelligence officials across the continent have been developing ways of countering Russian disinformation for some time along with the help of legislators, researchers, and reporters.

In recent interviews on the subject, almost 50 officials and researchers sounded confident in their description of what politics will look like in the future now that Russia’s meddling is in the spotlight. Recent examples include the loss of a Kremlin-friendly French presidential candidate to Emmanuel Macron. Macron was the subject of Russian hackings and false allegations in Russian-controlled media and still emerged victorious. Another heartening finding is

the German policy of not employing automated bots in social media campaigns because of how Russia has used such tools to circulate untrue news accounts. Patrick Sensburg, a member of German Parliament and an intelligence expert, asserted that “we have prepared the public” for Russia’s likely interference. In Sweden, a nationwide school program has been launched to train students to identify Russian propaganda. Sweden’s Defense Ministry has formed new units dedicated solely to finding and undermining Russian hacking attempts. Lithuania has employed 100 citizen cyber-detectives to find and counter Russian disinformation on social media. Russian officials have not been shy about their love for information warfare. With a military budget about eight times less than the United States, Russia can no longer compete in the traditional war arena. Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff, wrote in 2013 that “information conflict” is a key part of war and is much more cost effective. Despite their open interest in cyber warfare, Russia’s official response to all claims made against

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“Egalitarian” Kotel Section Put on Hold In January 2016, the Israeli government put into motion a plan to create an official egalitarian prayer section at the Kotel. The plan would have seen a men’s section, a women’s section, and a mixed prayer section that would be open to people of both genders. The location for the section

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was to be at Robinson’s Arch, on the southern edge of the Western Wall plaza.

This week Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu froze the plans for the egalitarian prayer location. The suspension of mixed prayer services came about after Shas and the Orthodox United Torah Judaism party put pressure on Bibi to renege on the agreement. Both parties are part of the current coalition government and both threatened to leave the coalition if the plans for the bi-gender prayer section continued. Netanyahu has asked Regional

Cooperation Minister Tzachi Hanegbi and Cabinet Secretary Tzachi Braverman to come up with a new plan that will satisfy all parties. Since the year 2000 Jews have been granted the right by the State to pray in the southern section of the Western Wall plaza. Alongside other liberal Jewish movements, the Israeli Conservative movement has since maintained prayer shawls and prayer books there in an effort to encourage pluralistic prayer at the Western Wall. This area adjacent to the Western Wall currently contains two main areas of temporary prayer platforms, which are built over and among the archaeological remains. The 2016 Kotel “deal” allowed for egalitarian prayer to continue at Robinson’s Arch and determined that there would be one entrance for all to the Western Wall plaza, which would lead to the different pluralistic, men’s and women’s pavilions. There was to be a joint committee of two Reform leaders, two Conservative leaders, two non-Orthodox women representatives, the Jewish Agency chairman and six government officials overseeing the southern area. The existing Ortho-

dox prayer pavilion would be administered by Rabbi Rabinovitch. Additionally, the temporary prayer platforms would double in size and be more connected – giving much more access to the Western Wall for prayer in the Davidson archaeological park and room for up to 1,200.

Anti-Israel Rallies throughout Iran

Iran held major anti-Israel rallies last week with “Death to Israel” chanting heard in many locations throughout the country. The Al-

Quds Day rallies called for the destruction of the Jewish State as “the Muslim world’s top priority” and called for unity among pro-Palestinian groups to fight the “child-murdering” Israeli government. The Revolutionary Guard used a demonstration in Tehran’s Valiasr Square to show off three ballistic missiles, including the Zolfaghar, which was used by Iran to target ISIS in Syria last week. The Guard said that they fired six Zolfaghars at the city of Dier el-Zour, which is over 370 miles away from the Iranian capital. Iran claims their missile strikes killed 360 ISIS terrorists. Despite the bluster, Israeli sources say the strike was a “flop” with most of their missiles missing their targets and three not even making it out of Iran. Ali Larijani, Iran’s Parliament speaker, said at a demonstration that Israel is the “mother of terrorism” and said that in the “20th century, there was no event more ominous than establishing the Zionist regime.” The Tehran rally also included a large digital countdown display which gives Israel only 8,411 days to exist. The numbers are based on a

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to any attack on our territory or our citizens.” The IDF also carries out airstrikes on suspected weapons shipments to Hezbollah, Israel’s sworn archenemy. Bibi said that Israel views “with utmost gravity” Iranian attempts to gain a foothold in Syria or to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah, their Lebanese proxy terror organization. More than ten projectiles had landed in the Golan Heights in the two days that led up to the response.

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Don’t mess with the IDF. A series of targets belonging to the Syrian army were attacked by Israeli forces this week in retaliation for several projectiles being fired at the Golan Heights from Syria. The IDF has said that it targeted two Syrian artillery positions and a truck carrying ammunitions. The bombing of the Syrian outposts marks two days in a row of retaliations for what Israel describes as “errant fire” from Syria. There were no casualties reported but the IDF still cautioned Israeli civilians not to gather in open areas near the border, fearing further retaliation. Although Israel has stayed out of the 6-year Syrian civil war, the country has responded to spillover fire many times. “Our policy is clear: We will not tolerate any spillover or trickle whatsoever – neither mortars nor rockets, from any front,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet. “We will respond strongly

An organization out of Turkey, which is partially funded by the Turkish government, has been trying to bring 500,000 Israeli Arabs to the Al-Aqsa Mosque “to protect it against Israeli invasion and the threat of its destruction.” The Mirasimiz group has organized mass transportation to the Old City – at the cost of 11.5 million shekels. 11 buses were obtained to work full-time with dozens more hired part-time to haul in the thousands expected to amass on Temple Mount. Among those brought in were members of the aggressive men’s group “Mourabitoun” and the women’s group “Murabitat.” The members of both groups were later stopped from coming because they caused riots on the Temple Mount and were cursing at and threatening Jewish visits to the site. The Shin Bet subsequently discovered that each member was paid a monthly salary of 4,500 shekels to harass Jewish visitors. The program also brought in children from many of the Arab schools. Food and water were distributed to the organizers and workers at a cost of 7.5 million shekels. The leader of the organization has spoken publicly many times about Turkey’s claim to Jerusalem. He

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The coveted Israel Defense Prize was awarded this week to the engineers behind the Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile project. The prize was also given to a project that is being

spearheaded by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, though the details of the project were not made public. The Arrow 3 is considered one of the best anti-missile systems in the world due to its long-range capabilities and extremely high accuracy levels. The development of the impressive system was sponsored by several Israeli security organizations including the Israel Aerospace Industries, the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the Defense Ministry and the Israeli Air Force. The second winners of the prize were given the award for their project’s “extraordinary operational daring, combined with impressive technological innovation.” President Reuven Rivlin, Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot and Defense Ministry Dir. Gen. and IDF Maj. Gen. (res.) Udi Adam presented the awards. The award was originally created by David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first prime minister. It is meant to acknowledge the contributions of developers to Israel’s security. The prize is named after Eliyahu Golomb, a commander in the Ha-

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Bill for Chief Rabbinate to Rule over Conversions The Chief Rabbinate has been backed by a controversial new bill in Israel that will allow only them to rule over Jewish conversions in the state of Israel. The bill would remove the de facto state recognition of conversions done by Reform rabbis, Conservative rabbis, and independent Orthodox courts. Although the bill has yet to be approved by the Knesset, making it to the floor is a very big first step.

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Three years after passing a law which gradually increases Seattle’s minimum wage to $15 per hour in 2021, the Seattle City Council commissioned the University of Washington to study the impact that the wage hike has been having on lowwage workers. The report released this week by the University of Washington turns the age-old liberal centerpiece – that higher minimum wage lifts people out of poverty and helps economies – on its head. The study found that Seattle’s minimum wage increase has cost low-wage workers to lose money and has led to a loss of jobs in Seattle. According to the study, so far, the wage increase boosted pay for those in low-wage jobs by about 3 percent, but resulted in a 9 percent reduction in hours worked at such jobs. Therefore, workers in those positions suffered a 6 percent decrease in wages earned, which comes out to a loss of $125 per month. The study also found that there are 5,000 fewer low-wage jobs in Seattle since the law was passed. Seattle’s Mayor Ed Murray dismissed the findings – which were commissioned by the predominantly liberal City Council – and stated, “Raising the minimum wage helps ensure more people who live and work in Seattle can share in our city’s success, and helps fight income inequality.” Hooonnnkkkk! That’s the sound of Mayor Murray missing the boat.

Bernie Sanders is best known for spewing venom against greedy rich people who bilk the middle class out of money but it turns out that the self-proclaimed socialist may actually be just like the people he rails against. Sen. Sanders (I-VT) and his wife Jane are now being investigated by the FBI for possible loan fraud arising from a $10 million loan that Jane obtained in 2006 for a small college that she ran at the time. According to Politico, investigators are looking into the possibility that Ms. Sanders distorted donor levels in the application for the loan, which was used to purchase 33 acres of land. They are also looking into the possibility that Sen. Bernie Sanders inappropriately urged the bank to approve the loan. The college went bankrupt and closed in 2016. Bernie Sanders was on “Meet the Press” and “Face the Nation” last Sunday, days after the bombshell revelation that he is under investigation. He was not asked even one question about it ... as he railed against the Republican healthcare bill which will “defraud Americans” by funneling money to the rich. Go figure.

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for a variety of government agencies and defense contractors, according to the affidavit. He held Top Secret security clearance. According to the affidavit, Mallory traveled to Shanghai in April and was interviewed by Customs agents at O’Hare Airport in Chicago after he failed to declare $16,500 in cash found in two carry-on bags, prompting a red flag. The next month, he was interviewed

On Monday, the Trump administration celebrated a triumph when the Supreme Court lifted key components of an injunction against President Trump’s proposed ban on travel from six majority-Muslim nations, reinstating much of the policy. The Court also vowed to listen to comprehensive arguments in the fall. “Today’s unanimous Supreme Court decision is a clear victory for our national security,” Trump said in a statement. “As president, I cannot allow people into our country who want to do us harm. I want people who can love the United States and all of its citizens, and who will be hardworking and productive.” The president added: “My number one responsibility as commander-in-chief is to keep the American people safe. Today’s ruling allows me to use an important tool for protecting our nation’s homeland.” The verdict allows a limited version of the policy to be enforced, effective immediately. Some countries

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included in the ban are: Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. According to the Court, those who have a relationship with an American can enter the country and the injunction against the ban would still hold. “An American individual or entity that has a bona fide relationship with a particular person seeking to enter the country as a refugee can

legitimately claim concrete hardship if that person is excluded,” the court wrote. “As to these individuals and entities, we do not disturb the injunction. But when it comes to refugees who lack any such connection to the United States, for the reasons we have set out, the balance tips in favor of the Government’s compelling need to provide for the Nation’s security.”

Uber under Fire from Google Uber is under fire after Waymo, the self-driving car developer created by Alphabet’s Google, has accused the company of acquiring stolen trade secrets in an attempt to develop

These allegations come after Uber hired Anthony Levandowski, a former Google employee, and was aware that he possessed sensitive documents from his former employer. Uber has claimed that they were unaware that Levandowski possessed trade secrets until very recently. Now the transportation company has finally come clean and has admitted that Levandowski informed Uber CEO Travis Kalanick that he had five disks filled with Google’s information five months prior to joining the Uber team. The disclosure, made in March 2016, lends credence to Waymo’s allegation that Levandowski downloaded 14,000 documents onto a computer before leaving Google. Since then the ride-sharing company has fired both Levandowski and Kalanick for failing to cooperate with an internal investigation. Waymo’s lawsuit maintains that Uber then transferred the intellectual property allegedly stolen by Levandowski into its own fleet of self-driving vehicles, another claim that Uber has vehemently denied. During the four month long battle, U.S. District Judge William Alsup demanded that Uber return the stolen files, writing that evidence indicated the company “knew or should have known that he possessed over 14,000 confidential Waymo files.” Uber claims that Kalanick clearly instructed Levandowski not to bring any of the Google information with him to Uber. At that time, a deal had been reached for Uber to buy Levandowski’s startup, Otto, for $680 million, though the acquisition wasn’t completed until August 2016. The filing asserts that Levandowski destroyed the disks containing Google’s material shortly after Kalanick told him that Uber would not accept the stolen information. Levandowski’s lawyers haven’t commented on this accusation; it seems his lawyers have been advising him to assert his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination since the start of the lawsuit.

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The judge, disturbed by the evidence and accusations, has referred the case to the Justice Department for a potential criminal investigation.

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Hunger, appetite, and satiation may be more psychological than physical. According to a new study, foods labeled with more indulgent words make people feel more satisfied with what they’re eating. According to researchers, when vegetables have words on packaging such as “dynamite,” “rich,” “ sweet sizzlin’ “ and “tangy,” adults will more likely purchase and eat more of the food. The study, conducted at Stanford University, found that offering vegetables with descriptive labels caused more students and staff at the college to choose vegetables during lunch, even though there was no difference in the way the vegetables were prepared. The vegetables had one of four labels: basic, healthy restrictive, healthy positive, or indulgent. The ones with a basic description simply listed the vegetable by name, like corn or zucchini. The healthy restrictive category used words such as reduced-sodium corn or lighter-choice zucchini. Descriptions like vitamin-rich corn and nutritious green zucchini were used for the healthy positive. And indulgent was reserved for descriptions like rich buttery roasted sweet corn and slow-roasted caramelized zucchini bites. Vegetables with the indulgent label were 25% more likely be taken than basic-labeled. There was an even bigger difference in the numbers between healthy positive, healthy restrictive, and indulgent. Thirty-five percent more people took indulgently labeled vegetables over healthy positive-labeled vegetables, and 41% more took indulgently labeled vegetables over those labeled healthy restrictive.

The goal of the lead author of the study, Brad Turnwald, is to help people make healthier choices and change their mindsets through enticing labels. “We really need to think about this as a way to start changing the culture,” he said. “The way that we talk about healthy foods – it shouldn’t be so negative and so depriving and so focused on health. It should be focused on the flavor and the taste, because that’s how we talk about all the other foods that we know and love.” Please pass the luscious, fragrant, crispy broccoli.

Otto Warmbier’s Secret Jewish Life

Just days after Otto Warmbier passed away from abuse that he sustained while being held captive in North Korea, details about his life have been emerging. During his incarceration, Otto’s family never revealed that the 22-year-old college student was Jewish. His mother is Jewish and he identified with being Jewish his whole life, traveling to Israel on Birthright, being active in Hillel on campus and even leading a seder. His family was advised to keep his religion a secret while he was in North Korea. The advice was partially due to the fact that Kim Jong Un’s regime blamed Otto’s arrest and imprisonment on a dubious claim that he had stolen a propaganda poster in a Pyongyang hotel lobby on orders from the Friendship United Methodist Church in Wyoming, Ohio, to bring it back “as a trophy” in exchange for a used car worth $10,000. “We didn’t want to share it,” said Mickey Bergman, who worked on negotiations for Warmbier’s release, referring to the fact of Warmbier’s Jewishness. “The family chose,

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rightfully so, not to share that information while he was in captivity… because they didn’t want to embarrass [North Korea] by explaining that he actually was Jewish” and thus would not have been affiliated with the church. The family, their lawyers, and politicians involved were forced to walk on ice when dealing with the ultra-sensitive regime. “That’s why that part of the story was kept quiet,” added Bergman, executive director of the Richardson Center, an organization founded by former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson that works to negotiate the release of prisoners and hostages held by hostile regimes. Otto was arrested while touring the isolated Asian nation on a New Year’s student tour in January 2016. Just before departing from the Pyongyang International Airport he was apprehended and subsequently held for 18 months. He had been detained briefly for taking down a sign on a staff-only floor at the Yanggakdo International Hotel, where he was staying. Several weeks later he appeared at a staged news conference, clearly

under coercion, and gave a tearful confession and begged for forgiveness. It was there that North Korean officials told CNN their belief in the church’s role in the incident. Shortly after, Otto was convicted of committing a “hostile act” during a trial that lasted just one hour and was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor. According to reports, Otto went on a Birthright trip in 2014 and afterward became an active participant of his campus Hillel at the University of Virginia (UVA). During his visit to Israel, Warmbier was given a Hebrew name. He penned a blog post after his trip, detailing his experience visiting the Kotel for the first time. “The Western Wall was a truly incredible experience for me,” he said. “Just being at a spot that has been so central to Judaism for thousands of years was completely surreal. The power that emanated from the Wall showed on the faces of all those who were near it. When I was forced to step away to avoid holding up the group for the third time, it honestly felt like saying goodbye to a loved one,” he went on. “It was difficult to

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wrap my mind around the concept of such a pinnacle — I had done what so many Jews wish to do. Each year at Chanukah, my family finishes the prayer by saying ‘next year in Jerusalem.’ For me, it was this year in Jerusalem. And this day at the Western Wall.” Otto was released from North Korea in mid-June in a coma; he suffered severe brain damage and tragically died a few days later. Otto’s death has sparked international outrage, with President Donald Trump calling it a “total disgrace” and Arizona Sen. John McCain (R) telling reporters he was “murdered by the Kim JongUn regime” and that the “U.S. cannot and should not tolerate the murder of its citizens by hostile powers.” On Thursday morning, a public memorial for Wambier was held at Wyoming High School in Wyoming, Ohio, where he had been a student. Rabbi Jake Rubin, the UVA Hillel director who traveled with him to Israel, officiated the service.

McConnell Whipping Votes for Revised Healthcare Act A revised version of President Trump’s healthcare bill was released by Senate leaders early this week. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been trying to win over enough senators to pass the measure, however, at least five Republicans are opposing the bill, making its passing practically impossible as Democrats are not supporting any changes to Obamacare. The GOP bill, titled the Better Care Reconciliation Act, would save $321 billion in a decade by spending $1 trillion less on health care and using the savings to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s taxes, which primarily benefit wealthy individuals and medical companies. Less would be spent on social services and it will reduce regulations on what kind of plans insurers must provide and on how much they’re allowed to profit off consumers. Among the more significant changes that have been laid out in the bill is a new provision meant to encourage continuous healthcare coverage. The new bill imposes a six-

month waiting period before new insurance goes into effect for anyone who had a 63-day break in coverage in the previous year. This would replace the despised individual mandate in Obamacare. Still, many Republicans think the bill does not go far enough to repeal Obamacare, and McConnell can only afford two defections from his side of the aisle to still hope to pass the bill.

If he can pull it off, McConnell will have to overcome his reputation for being an obstructionist to show he can deliver on his party’s priorities. “It will hurt the Republicans if they fumble on the issue that has been their signature issue,” said Julian Zelizer, a historian at Princeton University. “That won’t look good if they can’t do this. This is a highstakes moment.” There are 52 Senate Republicans. If two choose not to support the bill, an even split would allow for Vice President Mike Pence to break the tie and it would still be able to pass.

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Get used to Nancy Pelosi’s face because she ain’t going anywhere. After facing criticism from her own party after a major defeat in a special election, a defiant Nancy Pelosi made it clear she’s here to stay. She brushed off critics within the Democrat Party, saying, “I think I’m worth the trouble.” The House minority leader has served as the face of House Democrats since she helped engineer her party’s control of the House of Representatives in 2007 to become the first female speaker. This week, Pelosi boldly asserted her effectiveness, saying she was “a master legislator” and a “strategic, politically astute leader.” Just hours before the news conference in which Pelosi told the nation that she’s here to stay, moderate Democratic Rep. Kathleen Rice of New York restated her call for Pelosi to step down. “We need a winning strategy and I think the first step to getting to a winning strategy is a change in leadership,” Rice told CNN’s Chris Cuomo on “New Day.” But Pelosi played hardball, targeting Rice and others who had voiced their desire for her to resign. The minority leader said, “When it comes to personal ambition and having fun on TV, have your fun. I love the arena. I thrive on competition.” Others who pressured Pelosi were House Democrats including Reps. Tim Ryan of Ohio, Seth Moulton of Massachusetts and Filemon

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Vela of Texas who argued that Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff’s loss in the Republican-held House seat in the Atlanta suburbs was merely more evidence that the party needed both a new message and messenger. Another claim made by her party members is that Pelosi is a target for Republican campaign ads that compare Democratic candidates to her, proving to be an effective campaign tool that could harm the party’s opportunity to regain control of the House in the 2018 midterms. But Pelosi maintained that familiar GOP strategy only proves she is an asset. “Sen. (Harry) Reid was a target, Sen. (Tom) Daschle was a target, Tip O’Neill was a target,” Pelosi said. “I am a target. And they always want to choose our leaders. And usually they go after the most effective leaders, because they want to take us, diminish the opportunity that we have.” President Trump got involved with the Democratic power struggle on Thursday, tweeting, “I certainly hope the Democrats do not force Nancy P out. That would be very bad for the Republican Party – and please let Cryin’ Chuck stay!”

Paperclip for $185

You know that things are out of control when people are buying paperclips for $185. Recently, Prada began selling a “paperclip-shaped” money clip at Barney’s New York. This is no ordinary money clip. The handy doodad has the word “Prada” etched on it and is made of sterling silver. Looking for an enlarged office staple? You may have to shell out a bit more than what you’d spend at Staples. The paperclip is selling for $185.

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When you’re the queen, there’s a lot you can do. You can start and end your day with a cup of tea, wear a different suit and hat to every event you’re invited to, and make war and peace. But if you’re the Queen of England you can also enjoy another perk: not wearing a seatbelt while driving. The Queen has been spotted driving or being driven in her car many times during her 64 years of rule. Last week, though, during the State Opening of Parliament, Queen Elizabeth and her son, Prince Charles, rode in the backseat of a car sans seatbelts. As citizens waved with euphoria to their Majesty, one subject was clearly more concerned with safety. According to the West Yorkshire Police Department, they received a call from a citizen informing them that the Queen was not wearing a seatbelt. In the U.K., people are required to wear seatbelts by law, though there are a few exceptions – the queen being one of them. A statement on the Royal Family’s website offers a little clarity on the queen’s sovereign immunity: “Although civil and criminal proceedings cannot be taken against the Sovereign as a person under U.K. law, the queen is careful to ensure that all her activities in her personal capacity are carried out in strict accordance with the law,” the statement says. Police did not pull the Queen over or send her a summons or fine for not wearing a seatbelt. This not the first time Queen Elizabeth hasn’t used seatbelts in the car. Perhaps she knows that her driver is extra careful when ferrying his beloved monarch around.

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Last week, Martha, a 3-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff, won the grand prize. No, it wasn’t a beauty contest and it certainly wasn’t for something we’d be bragging about. Martha, with her excessive flaps of skin, heavy drool, and bright red eyes is now the World’s Ugliest Dog. “She’s a 125-pound, drooling, snoring, gassy, loud and silly girl,” said Shirley Dawn Zindler, who is fostering Martha. Once a year, with teeth bared, tongues dangling and faces smushed, the contenders waddle their way down a red carpet for the chance to win $1,500 and a 5-feet tall trophy. The homeliest misfit even gets to fly to New York with a human in tow. The contest started Friday and ended Saturday with Martha beating 13 other dogs at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in California. The contest is judged based on both appearance and personality. And Martha has plenty of personality. “She knocks over every water bucket no matter how securely attached to the fence. She bosses the other dogs around, and makes sure all guests are suitably slimed on arrival,” Zindler said. Past winners have had hair sticking out in odd places, a penguin-like way of waddling or a shortened spine, but deep down – way, way, deep down – they’re just as lovable as any other pooch.

Trump “Village” in India The Trump name is known around the world – even before The Donald ascended the presidency. Now, a charity that provides toilets to the poor in India is endeavoring to rename a small village after President Trump, saying that the name change would honor relations between India and the U.S. and would

draw support for better sanitation in India. The new name, Trump Sulabh Village, is not official and so will not appear on maps. The charity’s name is Sulabh International after the Hindi word for “accessible,” which is meant to describe the simple pit toilets it builds for free across a country that has too few.

Despite Trump’s fame, some of the 400 villagers in the town don’t even know who the president of the United States is. They are delighted, though, that their village elders agreed to the promotional gimmick because it also means they will receive free toilets in each of the village’s 60 or so mud-built houses. None of the funding for the new toilets is coming from Trump or the U.S. “I don’t understand why they couldn’t name it after our own prime minister,” said construction worker Sajid Hussain. Still, he’s happy for the toilet-building initiative and hopes it is followed with funding for education, electricity and other improvements. The fact that there are few toilets in the dusty village of Maroda, about 70 kilometers (44 miles) north of New Delhi, is not unusual. More than 60 percent of the country’s 1.3 billion people don’t have access to toilets. For an inauguration attended by media on Friday organizers coached villagers to shout “Zindabad!” which means “Long live!” each time they shouted Trump’s name. The ceremony was staged just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed to Washington, D.C., for a sit-down with Trump that took place this week. The charity’s founder, Bindeshwar Pathak, acknowledged that naming the village after Trump was a stunt aimed at drawing more attention – and hopefully funding – for their efforts to improve sanitation across India. “Trump is the president of the leading nation in the world, so that’s why I chose him,” he explained. Sounds like in India the Trump name is really going down the drain.

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this,” Jeff said. “It wasn’t about going for records or anything like that. That’s been a bonus.” 2,000 days at Disney? Sounds like he’s a superhero to me.

Stolen Toe Returned It’s really a small world for Jeff Reitz. In fact, he probably knows Disneyland better than some of its employees. Last Thursday, Jeff – and Disney staff – celebrated his 2,000th straight day at Disneyland. The Air Force veteran launched an online blog cataloging his daily visits to Disneyland, titled Disney 366, after attending the park’s “One More Day at Disneyland” Leap Year promotion. The journey started in 2012 when Jeff was given an annual pass to the park as a gift when he was unemployed. He decided to visit the park every day for five and a half years – even after he started to work again. “It’s been a positive, it’s been a motivator, it’s been my workout gym,” Jeff said. “This past year I’ve lost about 40 pounds.” Jeff utilizes the $1,049 Disney Signature Plus Passport, which allows him to visit one or both of the Disneyland parks for about $3 a day. “That’s less than most people spend on a cup of coffee,” he points out. “When you use it every day, that pass is a no brainer.” His daily visits to Disneyland helped Reitz stay positive while he was searching for a job, but ultimately became something greater. “Coming to Disneyland every day started as me trying to stay positive. When you’re job searching, it’s not about beating the sidewalk to find a job anymore. You’re online, in front of the computer. It can be depressing,” he said. “It’s part of my life now, and has grown into more than I expected.” Jeff’s favorite ride is the Matterhorn Bobsleds, and he enjoyed the shows, listening to music and interacting with park employees when he’s at the park. “Even doing like Walt and sitting down and people-watching — just enjoying the atmosphere,” he said. “I’m still having fun with it; that’s the only reason I’m still doing

Last Sunday, a toe was stolen from a Canadian hotel. The severed appendage is used by employees in the Sourdough Saloon’s famous “Sourtoe Cocktail.” Toes are salted and then added to the drink for flavor and garnish. Before the theft hotel employees overheard a man bragging that he would be stealing the appendage. Last Tuesday, authorities received a phone call from the thief, saying that he placed the toe in the mail. He also called the hotel and apologized to the staff. Hotel manager Geri Coulbourn said the bar has back-up toes, but the one that was stolen had been cured in salt for six months after it was recently donated by a man who had it surgically removed. “This was our new toe, and it was a really good one. We just started using it this weekend,” she said. The hotel offered a $2,500 reward for its recovery. The package with the missing digit arrived at the hotel with an apology note. It was found in “good condition.” The Sourtoe cocktail has been served at the hotel for 27 years. They are now on their tenth toe, as some have been stolen, lost or swallowed. The “sourtoe” can be added to any drink, but the rule is: “You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow – but the lips have gotta touch the toe.” Hotel staff said that they always have backup toes in case appendages are lost or stolen. This toe, though, was special, as it was surgically removed. Just in case more toes get stolen or their stock runs low, the hotel website has an ad seeking volunteers to donate their recently severed toes. I am toe-tally not eating anything at this hotel.

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ANC Middle School’s eighth grade graduation took place on June 21. It was held in the school’s auditorium. The room looked very festive with balloons and a “2017” arch through which the students walked down the aisle. The graduates looked extremely proud as they marched, and their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents were certainly shepping a lot of nachat. After the procession and the national anthems, Leah Frankel and Nili Kushner, Pras Hitztaynut award recipients, delivered the invocation. They spoke about the theme of the graduation which was Livnot U’l’hibanot. Following the invocation, Mrs. Schneider, the assistant principal, offered words of greeting. She told a fantastic story which spoke about how the students could leave their mark and how if they made a mistake it could be erased. Rena Max, one of the Torah Umada Award recipients, spoke next. Rena

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how it related to many points found in Pirkei Avot. She mentioned that she was thankful for everything that she learned in HANC. The program continued with a performance by the graduates on the theme of the evening. This was followed by a montage of the students’ years in middle school. Nava Lippman, Torah Umada award recipient, spoke about the influence one’s surroundings have on a person. Nava spoke about how the class of 2017 was a fantastic influence on each other. Rabbi Hecht, principal, spoke about the importance of having a mission and being the best “you” that you can be. Graduation marked Mrs. Schneider’s retirement and she was presented with a plaque as well as a “wordart” in the shape of

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The Women’s Program of Sara Schenirer

s news of The Women’s Program of Sara Schenirer in Far Rockaway spreads, excitement is building and the calls about the program are pouring in. We approached Mrs. Leah Donn, the founder and driving force behind The Women’s Program, to provide insight into the unique benefits of this special program.

unique insight and understanding of children that seminary graduates just don’t have yet. My vision was to enable them to earn their degrees in a forum that caters to their unique needs. The biggest beneficiaries are our community that enjoys their wealth of experience, and the women who can finally command a salary commensurate to their worth.

What prompted you to begin The Women’s Program ten years ago? Sara Schenirer had been providing degrees in Education and Special Education to post-seminary students for more than 20 years, but it was obvious to me that there was an entire segment of the population whose needs were not being served. There are numerous highly qualified women who have years of life-experience working with their own children or in school-based settings, and they too, can benefit from a degree. These women have

What are some of the unique accommodations The Women’s Program offers? The Women’s Program offers a tremendous amount of flexibility; a key requirement for a wife and mother looking to earn a degree. We have a deep understanding of the needs and life priorities of a frum woman, and the program is customized to meet these needs. Classes are scheduled around yom tov and school vacations and are offered weekday mornings instead of on Sunday. Coursework is assigned at times

that match the rhythm of a frum family’s needs. Most of all, we support our students and hold their hands every step of the way. This aspect of the program cannot be overemphasized because it is the key to our students’ success. How many of your graduates continue in the workplace? To my knowledge, every woman who has completed our program is currently utilizing her degree and enjoy true professional success. Our graduates occupy a wide range of jobs in the field ranging from working with individual children to agency administration and everything in between. Our experience proves that a woman who pursues her education at this point in her life is actually very well positioned to succeed. She enjoys the benefit of her own considerable life-experience coupled with Sara Schenirer’s outstanding edu-

cation, training, and support. That combination together with a hefty dose of siyata d’shmaya is a surefire recipe for success. Which degrees will be offered? We offer an MS ED in Education and Special Education, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work. All degrees are conferred by Concordia College-NY, an excellent educational institution with an outstanding reputation. The Far Rockaway program is run by Mrs. Shoshanna Jaeger, a respected educator who can be counted on to offer outstanding support and academic advisement. I strongly encourage anyone in the Five Towns and Queens communities who is thinking of earning a degree to check out these wonderful options. To learn more about the Sara Schenirer MS Ed and BSW programs email sjaeger@sarasch.com or call 718-633-8557 ext. 13.

Beyond the APs: SKA AP Bio and AP Chem By Rachel Ash, SKA ‘18

t’s been an incredible year for the AP Bio/AP Chem classes of the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls. The year was filled with notes, tests, quizzes, labs and even class during lunch. Now that the APs are over, the classes finally relaxed and enjoyed time together learning and playing sports as well. The week of May 22 was filled with events including AP Chem’s poster presentation on their original research protocols and video party. The last few sessions of AP Bio and AP Chem were sad, fun and informative – all at the same time! The fortunate students in Mrs. Tannenbaum’s AP Bio class had a wonderful time spending the evening of Monday, May 22, at their teacher’s home enjoying a BBQ and movie! The film of choice, “Hidden Figures,” about African-American women scientists who made great strides in science and technology, really resonated with the girls. The class then roasted marshmallows over the fireplace and made s’mores. The night was filled with laughter as the class looked back

Kickball Game: SKA’s AP Bio and AP Chem Students with Mrs. Glatt and Mrs. Tannenbaum

on the productive and fun year they had, and we thank Mr. and Mr. Tannenbaum for their very gracious hospitality! The AP students had the privilege of hearing from three speakers in the field of science. Our first noted speaker, Dr. Mindy Levine (SKA ‘00), is an organic chemist at Rhode Island University, as well as Mrs. Glatt’s sister! She spoke to the students about

her job and what it took to get to this point in her life. The girls then had the opportunity to figure out how to fix an oil spill, something Dr. Levine would see at her job on a regular working day. She also taught them how to swallow fire! The next speaker was Melissa Rubin who is a physician’s assistant at Montefiore Hospital. Many of the students were interested in the job

of a PA and asked several questions about schooling and the day-to-day life of a PA. The third and final speaker was Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, a lecturer at Yeshiva University as well as an emergency room physician at Montefiore Hospital and the father of AP Bio student Shoshana Reichman. He spoke to the students about his job and the excitement of being an emergency room doctor. He also discussed different halachic questions which may come up in the medical field and recent medical discoveries. The students found all the speakers extremely interesting and informative and greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet scientists in the field who graciously shared their experiences. After a year of hard work, the girls played a well deserved game of kickball with AP Bio facing off against AP Chem! The game was really fun and quite competitive; the students showed up in matching attire as well as face paint. Congratulations to AP Chem on this victory! We thank Mrs. Glatt and Mrs. Tannenbaum for an amazing year!

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Unusual Commencement Celebrates Women Who Get it Done

here were no caps and gowns and “Pomp and Circumstance” could not be heard in the background. What was palpable at this commencement of the Chesed Leadership Program was a heavy dose of gratitude, camaraderie and commitment to growth. The Chesed Leadership Program, a

fellowship designed to nurture and advance Orthodox Jewish women leading nonprofit and social service organizations, was a partnership between UJA-Federation of New York, Lander College for Women and the Touro College Graduate School of Social Work. “The Chesed leadership pro-

gram demonstrates the shared commitment that UJA and Touro have to the future of the Jewish people and our mutual understanding of the power of a caring community,” said Alexandra Roth-Kahn, Managing Director of the UJA’s Caring Commission. “Supporting women in their education and skill-building

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Some of the Chesed Leadership Program Alums: (L-R) Yitty Fisch of Kapayim; Chaya Travis of Sephardic Bikur Cholim; Allison Josephs of Jew in the City; and Leba Schwebel of the Amatz Initiative

The graduates are leading a variety of critical organizations in the community and many are mothers and grandmothers with full-time jobs whose charitable work is voluntary and represents a commitment to a cause by which they were personally touched. Over the course of the six month fellowship, the women explored key topics in organizational development and strategic planning, volunteer and board development, public relations and social media, fundraising, financial management, technology and human resources. “The program exceeded all expectations we had when we conceived of this initiative,” said Dr. Marian Stoltz-Loike, dean of Touro’s Lander College for Women/ The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School and Vice President of Online Education at Touro College. “The participants are not assuming others will do the tough job of serving those in need, but rather they take responsibility upon themselves. They are thinking, listening, asking questions and committed to transforming the world with their actions.” According to Leba Schwebel, commencement speaker and director of the Amatz Initiative, “As Jews we must always be thankful. When you translate the Hebrew word ‘L’hodot,’ it has a dual meaning – to thank and also to admit. When we thank someone, we are admitting that we needed their help. Today I represent all of the Chesed Leadership Program participants when

I thank the organizers at UJA and Touro and admit that the education you provided to us was so needed. You helped us become better leaders and improve our service to our communities.” “Before I started this program, I was running an organization but I didn’t know what I didn’t know,” continued Schwebel. “I learned so much about nonprofit management and planning and now I have goals to reach that will help me do my job so much better. It was a privilege to be part of a group of women who care so much about other Jews, people who have used their own challenges to feel the pain of others and create positive change. Each participant in this program is performing acts of courage and each one is positioned to fill a role that only she can fulfill. This program taught us how to actualize our potential.” The organizations led by the first-ever class of Chesed Leadership Program participants run the gamut of needs in the Jewish community and include the following: Bread for Israel, Satmar Bikur Cholim of Boro Park, Be’er Hagola Institutes, Kapayim, BINA Stroke and Brain Injury Assistance, Jew in the City/ Project Makom, Knafayim/Wings of Hope, Project Menucha, Amatz Initiative, Sephardic Bikur Cholim and RISE: A hotline for families of the disabled. “The shidduch between Touro and UJA went so well,” said Dr. Steven Huberman, dean of the Touro College Graduate School of Social Work, “that we are going to continue

this program next year. As with all graduations, this is not the end but the beginning. Some incredible relationships resulted from this program and we want to keep forging those connections and helping the community.” Each of the Chesed Leadership Program participants was paired with a mentor who is a seasoned nonprofit executive. Mentors are working one-on-one with participants to expand on what was covered in the classes, answer questions specific to the needs of a particular organization and help students with planning for the future. “I have gained tremendously from the Chesed Leadership program. The invaluable lessons that I have learned from the classes and from my mentor, range from grant writing to leadership skills. I am inspired by the wonderful women I have met through this program and in awe of the incredible programs and organizations that they have established to meet the needs of the Orthodox community,” said Chaya Travis, Director of Counseling Center, Sephardic Bikur Cholim. Her words were echoed by another program participant, Yitty Fisch of Kapayim, an organization dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families. “I was

privileged to unite with like-minded women who are dedicated to making a difference. Each session opened up new vistas of knowledge and taught us the structure and nuts and bolts of running a smooth operation. Most importantly, the Chesed Leadership Program showed me that passion and vision for a cause are critical in order to be successful.” The commencement program took a surprise turn when participants came to the podium with gifts for the program leadership and both Touro and UJA. The ceremony ended with a time honored tradition as Chesed Leadership Program Director, Cynthia Darrison, presented each participant with a certificate of completion. “I won’t say goodbye,” said Darrison, “all I can say is ‘see you later’ because we are all going to be in touch and continue learning with and from each other as we continue to build the Jewish community.” Women leading nonprofit organizations in the Orthodox community who are interested in more information or who wish to apply for the next Chesed Leadership Program cohort should contact Professor Elhanan Marvit at elhanan. marvit@touro.edu.

The 7th graders of Shulamith School for Girls finished the entire Sefer Shmuel. They celebrated this milestone with a a breakfast in Central Perk, where they heard divrei Torah from each other and from their teachers.

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The graduation for the eighth grade of Siach Yitzchok took place last week at the Renov home. Each boy was gifted with a sefer, R’ Chaim al HaRambam, from the Menahel, R’ Dovid Sitnick, shlita

A Siyum on Central Avenue

he Chovos Halevavos Chaburah at Hachaim Vehashalom at 530 Central Avenue (downstairs) celebrated a siyum this past Thursday. The 15-minute chaburah takes place after the 3:00 PM Mincha and is attended by neighborhood businessmen and professionals. Everyone is invited to join!

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Family Fun Day Planned at Upcoming Gesher Century Challenge

he Gesher Century Challenge is not a typical bike riding event. With careful planning Gesher is ready to produce a fun experience for the whole family. The GCC appeals to a wide range of participants. The experienced riders will be able to enjoy the scenic and challenging 70 mile or 100 mile trails. Those still training for their first big ride can choose the exhilarating 25 mile or 55 mile trails. The GCC also offers a 12 mile family-type ride, appropriate for children ages 9 and up. This year many riders have opted for this trail as a way of introducing the youngsters to a big ride feel. But the family fun is not limited to the ride. Gesher sponsors the main rest stop at the Roslyn Pond Park. At that stop a Seasons-sponsored hot lunch buffet will be available for the families, as they meet the riders

on their route. Additionally, Gesher will be serving ice cream and ices, and will provide family entertainment including a face painter and balloon maker. The park itself is a great family location with large fields and a playground. Registration is open until July 8. Every rider receives a beautiful and professional Gesher cycling jersey and an insulated 25 oz. Camelback water bottle. Fundraising commitments are very achievable, and a host of incentives make it a win-win opportunity. Signup and basic incentives include many items from our sponsors, local businesses that are supporting Gesher, including Fruit Platters and More, Distinctive Window Fashions, Andrew Lock Menswear, Jerusalem Pizza, and Cadence Cycling Center. Other incentives include discounts and gift certificates from Prime

Bistro, Avid Fitness, Carlos & Gabbys, Upper Crust, Graze Steakhouse, Traditions Restaurant, The Paper

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End of Year Celebrations at Shulamith Lower Division

s the school year came to an end, a host of sweet celebrations took place in the Shulamith Lower Division. The Early Childhood classes came to meet with Mrs. Yarmak and got a sneak preview of the 1st grade classes and the building where they will attend school next fall! The first graders went to the Levi Yitzchok Library and Berrylicious as a “siyum” for kriya and ktiva accom-

plishments. They also had a Hebrew Library siyum. The second, third and fourth grade classes enjoyed treats from the pizza shop, Carlos & Gabby’s, and Coffee Bar as a reward for raising money for Chai Lifeline. In addition, every class hosted an Authors’ Tea to celebrate the work they produced under the direction of writing instructor Mrs. Susie Garber.

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Hilchos Shabbos is Within Grasp as Daf HaYomi B’Halacha is Set to Begin Chelek Gimmel of Mishnah Berurah By Chaim Gold

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alacha is the ikker” were the words of HaGaon HaRav Dovid Feinstein, shlita, Rosh Yeshiva of Mesivta Tiferes Yerushalayim and one of the senior poskim of our generation, when asked what his father Rav Moshe would have said about a daily halacha learning program such as the Daf HaYomi B’Halacha. In a meeting with senior members of Dirshu’s hanhalah led by Dirshu’s Nasi, Rav Dovid Hofstedter, Rav Feinstein encouraged all lomdim to “get a geshmak” in the daily limud of halacha, “whether with a chaburah, a chavrusah or learning on one’s own.” The meeting with Rav Dovid Feinstein came in advance of the Dirshu Daf HaYomi B’Halacha program’s beginning of hilchos Shabbos as they embark on Chelek Gimmel of the Mishnah Berurah. Indeed, we all wish we could really know hilchos Shabbos. Virtually every Shabbos, various shailos arise and

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many of us wistfully say to ourselves, “I wish I could really have a grasp of the many complex halachos rather than just a vague, perfunctory knowledge.” In the Mishnah Berurah’s famous hakdama to hilchos Shabbos he cites Rav Yonason Eibischutz from his sefer

Ya’aros Devash, wherein he points out that it is impossible to avoid transgressing the laws of Shabbos every Shabbos unless one properly and comprehensively learns the halachos. So many of us know that our knowledge of hilchos Shabbos could be better. The

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least he will know that he has encountered a shailah and will be able to ask. This coming 17 Tammuz/July 11 that goal will actually be within reach. 17 Tammuz is the day that Dirshu’s Daf HaYomi B’Halacha will begin chelek gimmel of Mishnah Berurah, the learning of hilchos Shabbos. With the investment of as little as a half hour per day, motivated individuals will be able to systematically learn hilchos Shabbos and over the course of about a year and a half complete the entire Chelek Gimmel of Mishnah Berurah! For one who really wants to become familiar with hilchos Shabbos, Daf HaYomi B’Halacha is a unique program

in which one can systematically learn the entire spectrum of hilchos Shabbos according to the Mishnah Berurah. In addition, in the Biurim U’Musafim section of the Mahaduras Dirshu Mishnah Berurah, you will encounter virtually all the rulings of the poskim, spanning the last two generations up until the present time, on important Shabbos questions wrought by the technological innovations that have sprung up since the writing of the Mishnah Berurah more than a century ago. A Divine Smile Those who have been learning Daf HaYomi B’Halacha since the begin-

ning of the present machzor have attested to the fact that their entire day has been transformed by the learning of halacha as they are constantly engaged in practical scenarios where they draw on their knowledge of daily halacha for guidance. Others attest to the tremendous siyata diShmaya that learning halacha brings with it. An extraordinary story of personal siyata diShmaya was recently related by one of the lomdei Dirshu. Not long ago, Dirshu received a call from Rabbi Chaim Perkowski of Los Angeles who shared the following story: “My father, Rabbi Eli Perkowski, may he be well, attends the nightly Daf HaYomi B’Halacha shiur of Rav Yochanan Henig, Rosh Kollel of the Chassidishe Kollel of Los Angeles. On Monday, May 22, my father was walking in the street when he was viciously attacked by what appeared to be a homeless man from the area. He was beaten brutally and mercilessly. The entire incident was filmed by surveillance cameras and soon went viral making its way around the entire world. We received phone calls, emails and good wishes from horrified Yidden literally from across the entire world. Boruch Hashem my father is doing well, although he is still experiencing some pain. “What is remarkable about the entire story is what transpired the night of the attack. With great mesiras nefesh, my father made his way to the shiur and exactly on that very day they were learning the halachos of Birchas Hagomel. The halacha learned that day was the halacha that says one should bentch gomel preferably within three days of being saved from a life threatening incident. The Mishnah Berurah also says it is preferable to bentch gomel in front of a sefer Torah. If, however, the incident transpires on a Monday morning after kriyas haTorah in a way that it will be more than three days until Thursday’s kriyas haTorah, the Mishnah Berurah explains that a person should not wait for kriyas haTorah but rather he should gather ten men together and make the bracha of gomel in front of them without waiting for leining. “That was exactly the scenario facing my father, as the attack transpired on Monday morning. That night at the shiur my father got up and feelingly recited birchas hagomel after the shiur! The maggid shiur was so moved by the timing of events that he urged my father to publicize this great siyata diShmaya that was akin to a Divine smile.”

You Can Learn the Entire Hilchos Shabbos Lomdei Daf HaYomi B’Halacha are now on the cusp of completing Chelek Beis of Mishnah Berurah. The tens of thousands of test takers, as well as the tens of thousands of other lomdim and Daf HaYomi B’Halacha shiur goers, have attested to the fact that their observance and knowledge of all of the myriad halachos in the first two volumes of Mishnah Berurah have immeasurably enriched their lives. Siyumim on Chelek Beis will be held all over the world. This year, the central European siyum will be held in Antwerp, Belgium, and will be graced and addressed by HaGaon Dayan Binyamin Eckstein, shlita of London, Dirshu’s European Director, and Rav Dovid Hofstedter, Dirshu’s Nasi. An Army of…Lomdim! The Daf HaYomi B’Halacha learning program of halachah and mussar features two tracks. The first track includes learning an amud of Mishna Berurah daily, together with the Biurim and Mussafaim in the Dirshu edition of the Mishnah Berurah. There is also a daily portion of mussar from the sefarim of the Chofetz Chaim. The second track consists of everything in the first track one plus the Biur Halachah and Shaar Hatzion. Whereas some of the Dirshu programs cater to those who are able to devote a considerable part of their day to learning, the Daf HaYomi B’Halacha program is for everyone. One prominent Rosh Yeshiva, upon his visit to a Dirshu testing site, observed hundreds of people diligently taking tests on halachah and mussar, and exclaimed, “Can one imagine what simcha there is in Shomayim?! Can one imagine the nachas that the heilige Chofetz Chaim and the heilige Rav Yisroel Salanter, founder of the mussar movement, must be having when they look down and see thousands of people from all walks of life learning halacha and mussar? The tens of thousands of lomdei Daf HaYomi B’Halacha comprise an army; an army of soldiers declaring, ‘My day will be one in which I encounter Hashem Yisborach every second!’” Systematically learning hilchos Shabbos and learning daily halacha will change your life. Just try it! To join now in North America, please call 888-5-Dirshu or e-mail mm@dirshunj.org.

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e was a man of the book for the nation of the book. On Shabbos, Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz, zt”l, passed away at the age of 73. Rabbi Zlotowitz was a pioneer, leading the way in disseminating Torah works to the masses. His life-changing mission began in 1975 when his friend, Rabbi Meir Fogel, z”l, a master mechanech in Toras Emes, passed away suddenly in his sleep, leaving no children behind. Shaken by the loss, Rabbi Zlotowitz was propelled to do something to perpetrate his friend’s legacy, and in just 30 days he authored an English translation and commentary on Megillas Esther for Rabbi Fogel’s shloshim. The manuscript, which has graced shuls on Purim throughout the world for over 40 years, was produced in a mere 30 days. En-

deavoring to publish it before Purim – a few months away – he asked Rabbi Nosson Scherman, then the menahel of Yeshivas Karlin Stalin, to edit the piece and to write an introduction, an overview. Rabbi Zlotowitz used his printing and design business – a small company called ArtScroll – to publish the work. “It sold 20,000 [copies], which was unprecedented in 1976,” Rabbi Nosson Scherman said in an interview in 2012. “There had grown up a whole generation who might have learned in yeshivos, but their first language was English. They could learn a pasuk with Rashi but it was difficult for them... Here was something they could pick up, learn at their leisure, get a very good idea of what the pasuk is, what the meforshim were saying,” he recalled about ArtScroll’s early years.

With the gedolim of the time’s encouragement – especially Rav Gifter, who was American-born – the two left their positions to start a literary revolution. As Rabbi Scherman noted, their new pursuit was “more than full-time – it was time and a half.” “It is fulfilling a role of quenching the thirst of people for traditional, accurate and un-editorialized Torah literature,” Rabbi Zlotowitz once said about the goal of ArtScroll. In describing the company’s mission he used one word: “precision.”

he publication of the rest of the megillos followed Megillas Esther and Klal Yisroel clamored for more. Throughout the years Rabbi Zlotowitz wrote a six-volume commentary on Sefer Bereishis as well as a sefer on Pirkei

Avos and seforim on the yomim tovim. ArtScroll became synonymous with Torah works, producing thousands of volumes of Tanach, Mishnayos, Shas Bavli and Yerushalmi. It follows us around the year, as we take out its seforim to pray, say Tehillim, learn halacha, and be inspired. Who doesn’t have an ArtScroll Chumash at home? Which shul’s shelves aren’t packed with hundreds of ArtScroll siddurim and sifrei Tehillim? Who hasn’t seen ArtScroll machzorim clutched in mispallelim’s hands on yomim tovim and yomim noraim? Which kosher kitchen doesn’t have a cabinet dedicated to the cookbooks that ArtScroll produces for the kosher cook? This generation has been brought up with ArtScroll in its classrooms, its homes, and its hous-

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es of learning. There are books and seforim for every genre – halacha, machshava, stories of inspiration, and stories connecting this generation to their past. And ArtScroll spans the globe and traverses languages. Its seforim can be found in France for French-speaking Jews and in Mexico for those who speak Spanish. They are used by children, adults, those who are more learned, and those who are just starting out. Thousands have acknowledged that without their ArtScroll seforim they would not have been able to accomplish and master Torah learning.

orn in 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, Rabbi Zlotowitz’s father, Rav Aharon, z”l, led a shul and worked as a mohel and mashgiach. Rabbi Zlotowitz attended RJJ on the Lower East Side and continued on to study at Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem. There, he forged a strong relationship with HaRav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l, and eventually received semicha from the gadol hador. The bond with the Feinstein mishpacha continued after Reb Moshe’s passing; Rabbi Zlotowitz would speak with Rav Dovid Feinstein, shlita, weekly. Indeed, it was Reb Dovid who told the Zlotowitz mishpacha that even though hespedim are generally not given on Rosh Chodesh, brief hespedim should be said by Rabbi Zlotowitz’s children at his levaya out of respect for the Torah that he was responsible in spreading. According to Rabbi Scherman, Rabbi Zlotowitz was the force behind ArtScroll. “He had an iron will and the drive to make sure his ideas became reality. The Mishnay-

os, Shas – he was the one who made them happen,” he said. The goal, Rabbi Zlotowitz once said, “is to write the kind of work that is structured in such a way that both the laymen, the newcomer and the scholar can each glean from it.” One of his biggest joys, he said, was going to Eretz Yisroel and seeing gedolim learning from seforim that ArtScroll produced. Rabbi Zlotowitz was founder, writer, researcher, publisher and fundraiser at ArtScroll. He worked tirelessly to ensure that deadlines were met, especially when it came

ery segment of the community and coalesces them together under the banner of Torah education.” Over the years, with Rabbi Zlotowitz and Rabbi Scherman at the helm, ArtScroll has been able to produce over 2,000 books including seforim, novels, textbooks, children’s books, cookbooks, and history books. Ask an Orthodox Jew which ArtScroll book connects most to him or her, and you’ll undoubtedly get varied responses. Perhaps it’s the sefer Tehillim from which she whispers her daily kapitlach, or perhaps it’s his pocket-sized Mishnayos

“It’s exhilarating to listen to people describe how the various books have impacted their daily life.”

to producing Shas in time with the Daf Yomi cycle. He forged a special relationship with Jerome Schottenstein, z”l, and later with his son, ybl”c, Jay Schottenstein, who became the leading patron of the ArtScroll Talmud Bavli, as well as many other projects. It took 15 years to produce all the volumes in the Shas, and those editions grace the tables around which Daf Yomi participants plumb Gemara depths daily. Without them it is certain that many would not be able to attempt and to succeed at Torah study. “This was the Schottenstein idea,” Rabbi Zlotowitz once explained, “to be involved in various projects that unify and address ev-

that he takes on the train. He may appreciate the “coffee table” sized books on history, and she may enjoy its iconic Hagaddah used year after year, filled with bits of matzah and burgundy-colored dabs of wine. “When you plant an oak tree, it takes many years for it to sprout,” Rabbi Zlotowitz once said. “But on the nachas side, the gratification [with ArtScroll], it’s almost instant gratification. For many years we published volumes of Talmud at an incredible rate of one volume every nine weeks... That’s the kind of pace that one can see the impact.” He added, “It’s exhilarating to listen to people describe how the various books have impacted their

daily life.” The story of ArtScroll began with the encouragement of daas Torah, and its founders remained in constant touch with the gedolim. One of Rabbi Zlotowitz’s sons pointed out at the levaya, “Every decision was with daas Torah. He didn’t take the zechus lightly. The zechus of harbatzas Torah is a gift from the Ribbono Shel Olam and it was not taken lightly.”

espite being involved in extensive projects and pushing towards deadlines, his son recalled that his children always felt that they were the center of his universe. He always had time for them. “Each of us were an only child and the same is true for every grandchild. He took every one of our calls no matter what.” Rabbi Zlotowitz would sit next to his children during davening and quietly explain the tefillos to them. Rabbi Zlotowitz may have been known for his books but he was also a people’s person, connecting and caring for others. He would spend countless hours counseling and advising others. He showed tremendous respect to others and their work. Rabbi Zlotowitz also had a witty sense of humor, with which he connected with others. Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz leaves behind his wife, children, and grandchildren. And there are thousands of seforim that line shelves of Yiddishe homes throughout the world that can attest to his devotion and dedication to limmud and harbatzas haTorah. Yehi zichro baruch.

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Encounters with Rav Meir Zlotowitz zt”l By Miriam Zakon

e knew he was ill, but we also were certain he would beat this. He was too full of creative vitality, too devoted to his family, to ArtScroll, and to the Jewish people, to leave us. But Hashem had His plans, and on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz was called to join the Yeshivah shel Maalah. He brought with him an infinitely large bundle of zechuyos. The merit of countless ba’alei teshuvah who learned to daven from ArtScroll’s siddurim. The zechus of tens of thousands of laymen who were able to realize their dream and finish Shas in the Schottenstein Talmud, and of hundreds of thousands of Jews who read the holy words of Torah in a language they can understand, who learned to comprehend the greatness of Rashi and Ramban, who were inspired

by biographies and whose Shabbos tables were graced by the insights of brilliant Jewish thinkers. From searching Jews without even a Hebrew school education to talmi-

counters with the multifaceted genius who was Meir Zlotowitz, zt”l. I was a young, newbie writer when I walked into ArtScroll’s office on Coney Island Avenue with

Everyone, all of Torah Jewry (and beyond), were touched by Meir Zlotowitz’s vision, creativity, and genius.

dei chachamim — everyone, all of Torah Jewry (and beyond), were touched by Meir Zlotowitz’s vision, creativity, and genius. In a few hours I will be at his levayah in Eretz Yisrael. Now, I’m remembering some of my own en-

my proposal: a translation of Tzena U’Rena. Rav Meir was not even forty then, and I still remember his face, aglow with a mixture of idealism, determination, and practical publishing smarts as he described his vision of a company that would

bring the glory of Torah to the English-speaking world. Though I had no experience, he and his colleague, Rabbi Nosson Scherman, were willing to take a chance on me. That was something that characterized them from day one: a readiness to discover the potential in authors — and a willingness to take chances. Our paths crossed again years later, when I joined the staff at ArtScroll. I would “see” Rav Meir twice weekly at our Skype staff meetings. I was always amazed by his grasp of the tiniest detail and his vision of the whole huge picture. He would look at an ad, comment on the font size or the background color, and then turn his attention to a million-dollar project. He would sweat the details — and he would also reach for the stars. Yehi zichro baruch.

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You gotta be kidding A major explosion occurred in a fireworks factory and once all the mess was cleared up, an investigation began. “OK, Joe,” says the investigator, “you were near the scene. What happened?” Joe says, “Well, Old Charley was in the mixing room, and I saw him take a cigar out of his pocket and light up.” “He was smoking in the mixing room?” the investigator asks in stunned horror. “How long had he been with the company?” “About 20 years, sir,” says Joe. “20 years in the company, then he goes and strikes a match in the mixing room?! I’d have thought it would have been the last thing he’d have done!” says the astonished investigator. Joe replies, “It was, sir.”

Centerfold Riddle me this? This year’s July 4th parade has a marching band, pairs of dancers, a float of jugglers, a dozen circus clowns, a veterans’ troop, a Boy Scout troop, and a championship football team. Read the description of each group carefully and decide how many are in each group and in what order they marched in the parade. The marching band was not the leader, but their 6 rows of 4 musicians in each row were near the front, just ahead of the veterans’ troop. The football team had 2 fewer marchers than the veterans’ troop, and took their time signing autographs as they marched at the end. The veterans’ troop and the Boy Scouts were separated by the 3 groups of 4 jugglers on the jugglers’ float. The 3 pairs of dancers were between the Boy Scouts and the football team. The Boy Scouts had 5 rows of 3 marchers and the veterans’ troop had twice as many. See answer on next page

Well Said Mr. Franklin Aside for being one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S.A., Benjamin Franklin was also quite witty. The following sayings have been attributed to him: “Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.” “Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” “Fish and visitors smell in three days.” “Three may keep a secret, if two are dead.” “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” “A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.” “I didn’t fail the test; I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.” “I wake up every morning at nine and grab for the morning paper. Then I look at the obituary page. If my name is not on it, I get up.” “Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones – with ingratitude.” “We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.” “He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.”

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How It All Began Crossword Puzzle

CLUES Down 1. First 10 constitutional amendments 3. Principle author of Declaration of Independence 5. Sponsor of fireworks show 6. He signed and he signed big 7. 2nd president of the U.S. 10. The first Tea Party 12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hold these truths to be __________________.â&#x20AC;? Across 2. Colonists who rebelled against the British (and a good NFL team) 4. Those who remained loyal to the King 8. Almanac published yearly by Benjamin Franklin 9. Adopted on September 17, 1787 11. Written by Francis Scott Key during battle of Fort McHenry 13. Led America to victory over the British 14. Number of stripes on the flag 15. The U.S. flag 16. First state to ratify the U.S. Constitution see answers below

ANSWERS To Crossword Down 1. BillofRights 3. Thomas Jefferson 5. Macys 6. JohnHancock 7. JohnAdams 10. BostonTeaParty 12. SelfEvident

Across 2. Patriots 4. Loyalists 8. PoorRichards 9. Constitution 11. StarSpangledBanner 13. GeorgeWashington 14. Thirteen 15. OldGlory

Answer to riddle: Here are the groups in the order that they marched, from first to last: 12 circus clowns 24 musicians in the marching

band 30 veterans 12 jugglers 15 Boy Scouts 6 dancers 28 football players

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Torah Thought

Parshat Chukat By Rabbi Berel Wein

he unraveling of the destiny of the generation of Jews that left Egypt reaches its climax in the Torah reading of this week. All of the leaders of the people will not bring them to the promised land of Israel. This is true not only of the leaders of the individual tribes in the desert but even Moshe and Aharon are doomed not to witness the conquest and settlement of the Land of Israel. The will of Heaven in this area, as in almost all other areas of life and history, remains inscrutable to us ordinary humans. We do not comprehend the punishment of Moshe and its apparent severity. Commentators to the Torah have labored along and hard over the centuries to attempt to explain this mystery but it must be admitted that, in spite of their brilliant insights, the mystery still remains. We are left, as always, amazed and in awe at the judgment of Heaven. We are bound to accept that judgment even if it is beyond our realm of comprehension. Moshe

will make numerous attempts to mitigate this decision but Heaven will not waiver in its enforcement. This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Torah reading generally deals with laws and commandments that are beyond comprehension, such as the ritual involving the red heifer. The punishment meted

our world and with us as individuals, the main task that lies before us is how to continue and strengthen ourselves physically and spiritually no matter what the results of Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s judgment are. Over the past century enormous events have overtaken the Jewish

Our task is to build the future and not necessarily to try and explain the inexplicable.

out to Moshe also fits into this category of laws and commandments from Heaven that are beyond human understanding. So there is this thread of mystery that combines to make up the contents of the Torah reading of this week. Aside from delving into the mysterious ways that Heaven deals with

people. All of these events remain mysterious to us. Why did the Holocaust take place? Why did our generation merit the creation of a Jewish state in our ancient homeland of the Land of Israel? How has Torah study ascended to such a lofty level both in spirit and numbers in a generation of assimilation and in-

termarriage? All of these questions go to the heart of Jewish existence and society in our time. And to a great extent, they are all questions for which no real answers have ever been provided. But what is clear is that instead of delving intellectually into these issues, we should rather face their consequences and attempt to positively affect opportunities and situations. Complaints and finger pointing over past mistakes will not really help us in our current struggles and challenges. To a great extent, these attempts at hindsight and rational explanations of what is essentially beyond our understanding are futile and counterproductive. Our task is to build the future and not necessarily to try and explain the inexplicable. We are judged by what we do and accomplish and not by what we attempt to understand or explain. That is really the essential message of the Torah reading of this week. Shabbat shalom.

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From the Fire

Parshas Chukas The Language of the Generation By Rav Moshe Weinberger Adapted for publication by Binyomin Wolf

egarding the nature of Moshe Rebbeinu’s sin in striking the rock to bring forth water for the Jewish people, Rav Shmuel Dovid Luzzatto, zt”l, the great-grandson of the Ramchal, wrote that “while Moshe Rebbeinu only committed on sin, the commentaries heaped thirteen or more sins upon him because each one attributed some novel sin based on his own understanding...” The Torah tells us very little about the reason for the drastic consequences of Moshe’s sin. We must therefore understand the commentaries’ explanations rather than inventing any new sins to add to the already-long list. There is a well-known dispute between the Rambam (Shmonah Perakim, Ch. 4) and Rashi (on Bamidbar 20:12) regarding the nature of Moshe’s sin. According to the Rambam, his sin was excessive anger when he said (Bamidbar 20:10), “Listen, you rebels.” According to Rashi, however, his sin was disobeying G-d by hitting the rock when he was commanded to speak to the rock. While the Ramban takes issue with both of these explanations, the Maharal in Gur Areye and Rav Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev in Kedushas Levi explain that on a deeper level the Rambam and Rashi’s explana-

tions are not mutually exclusive. Each refer to a different stage in one process. The process began with Moshe becoming angry and that anger caused him to disobey Hashem’s command to speak to the rock. Hashem speaks to us in every generation through the Torah as if it is being given today. We must therefore understand what we must learn from the nature of Moshe’s sin in order to know what is right in our own generation. The first step in that process is understanding the difference between the events in parshas Chukas and the events in parshas Beshalach when Moshe first drew water from a rock (Shmos 17:1-7). There, the people lacked water and came to complain to Moshe; Moshe told Hashem that he was afraid they would kill him; Hashem told him to hit a rock; he did so; and water began flowing from the rock to fulfill the Jewish people’s need for water. What is the difference between these two events? Why was it a mitzvah for Moshe to hit the rock shortly after the Jewish people left Egypt but a grave sin to do so in their last year in the desert before entering Eretz Yisroel? The difference was the generation. Moshe was commanded to hit the rock for the generation that left Egypt. This older generation grew

up as slaves in Egypt. They were familiar with the language of force and harshness. For them, when Moshe hit the rock, using force to extract the water, he was speaking the language of the old style of education understood by that generation. However, the generation in parshas Chukas lived forty years later. They grew up in the desert protected by Hashem who provided for all of their needs. They were a softer, weaker generation. This new generation, on the brink of entering Eretz Yisroel, understood a different language. Hashem expected Moshe to speak to the new generation in a language it understood, the language of conversation, speech, and dialogue. That is why He commanded Moshe only to speak to the rock and not to strike it. In our times, too, we see this distinction between the “old generation” and the “new generation.” Our parents and grandparents who lived through the war grew up for the most part under the control of totalitarian regimes or dictatorships and were accustomed to the harsh language of force. That generation also educated its children using the language of strict discipline and force. That approach does not work in the current generation. The old generation was not broken by the old ap-

proach to education. But if anyone tries to use the old way of discipline on the new generation, he will only shatter the lives of his students. Such an approach to education no longer works. It is simply outdated. What happened to Moshe Rebbeinu in parshas Chukas? When he lifted up his staff to hit the rock just as he had done forty years earlier for the previous generation, he revealed that, on his level, he did not appreciate the difference between the generations. As great as he was, he could not speak the language of the new generation. He was still educating people the way it was done in the “old country.” He did not understand how to communicate with the generation in its way, which was through speech, conversation, and dialogue. The new way is one of (Devarim 6:7) “and you shall teach your children and speak to them.” The way of the new generation is speaking with one’s children rather than using force to elicit their compliance. It was not so much that Moshe was punished by not being allowed to bring the Jewish people into Eretz Yisroel. Rather, it was a natural consequence of the fact that he was no longer able to understand the true nature of the new generation. He could not be the person who would

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lead them into the land. But Yehoshua, his successor, did lead them into the land. It is known that Rashi (on Bamidbar 11:28) teaches us that Eldad and Medad has prophesized that “Moshe will die and Yehoshua will bring the Jewish people into the land of Israel.” What was Yehoshua’s approach to education? The pasuk at the end of the book of Yehoshua (24:27) tells us that at the end of his life Yehoshua established a large stone as a monument and said that “it has heard all of the words of Hashem which He has spoken to us.” Yehoshua understood that one can also speak to a stone and it will hear. He understood that the nature of the new generation is one of conversation rather than coercion. These two approaches to education also manifest themselves in a remarkable teaching by the Gemara (Sanhedrin 24a), which says: Rav Oshea says, “What is meant by the pasuk (Zecharia 11:7), which says, ‘And I will take two staffs. I will call one pleasantness and I will call the other violence.’ The one called ‘pleasantness’ refers to the sages of Eretz Yisroel, who discuss halacha sweetly with one another. ‘Violence’ refers to the sages of Bavel, who do violence against one another in their discussion of halacha.” We see from this Gemara that the way of education for the old generation, the generation of exile, Bavel, is violence, force, and coercion. But the way of education in Eretz Yisroel, the way of the new generation, the way of redemption and Moshiach, is one of pleasantness. For reasons only truly known to Him, Hashem conducts the world in this way. Each generation has its own unique character. Some people may want to rail against this, asking, “Why does it have to be that way? “If it worked then, it should work now!” or “That’s our mesorah in education!” They can ask these questions but if they attempt to educate this generation the way the previous generations educated their children, it simply will not work. Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (Zohar 128a) even said in his time that while in previous generations the main point was strictness and fear of punishment, “For us, the matter is dependent on love.” In our generation too, we see that fear was the modus operandi for prior generations who lived in monarchies and

dictatorships. To a large extent this worked. But we now live in democracies, countries in which everyone has a right to his opinion. Now, we communicate with one another by talking things over, with the staff of pleasantness. It goes without saying that we do not turn our houses into democracies, giving our children a vote on all household decisions. There must be authority, limitations, and boundaries. It is difficult

er with the point of a pen, but that is still violence. Certain voices in the secular media condemn the Chareidim as parasites who are a greater threat to Israel than Iran. And some in the Chareidi camp compare anyone who disagrees with them with history’s worst anti-Semites. Neither side is, for the most part, willing to hear out the other side, to have a true conversation. A chassidishe friend of mine says that whenever

ing from and he understands their perspective. But that can only happen when people engage in a true dialogue. Persuasion through conversation is the way to bring redemption in this generation. In fact, the Hebrew word Moshiach shares the same root as the word sicha, conversation. The prophet Yeshaya (11:4) says about Moshiach that “he will smite the land with the rod of his mouth and will put the wicked to death with the breath of his lips.” Using only his mouth, words of dialogue, teaching, conversation, and persuasion, he will turn the wicked around and bring about the ultimate redemption. May we merit to recognize the nature of our generation and educate our generation according to its unique path and thereby see the revelation of Moshiach soon in our days.

This new generation, on the brink of entering Eretz Yisroel, understood a different language.

to find the correct balance between dialogue with parental authority but we may not ignore the nature of the generation. A friend of mine attended parent-teacher conferences for his sixth grade son one year. This son gave my friend a lot of aggravation at home, so he expected to hear a similar report from his son’s rebbe. But the rebbe’s report was glowing. After confirming that he and the rebbe were indeed referring to the same boy, my friend told the rebbe that he did not understand why his son acted so different in yeshiva than he did at home. This rebbe was a baal teshuva from the Midwest with a very sweet, simple approach, and he asked my friend, “Do you ever talk with your son?” After thinking for a few moments, he answered that he really hadn’t. He asked his son to do things. He learned with him, he disciplined him. He even told him he was doing a good job once in a while. But he never actually had a conversation with him. The rebbe then suggested that he should talk with his son because he has some very deep thoughts about things. We must educate our children in the context of dialogue, of actually communicating with them. It is the same thing in the caustic bitter dispute between the Chareidi and the secular elements in Eretz Yisroel today. Both sides largely carry only the “staff of violence” in their dealings with one another. Each side may only skewer each oth-

he travels to Eretz Yisroel, he finds himself in conversations with secular Israelis and they inevitably wind up discussing the Chareidi draft issue. He explains his perspective and they explain theirs, and at the end, they usually hear where he is com-

Rav Moshe Weinberger, shlita, is the founding Morah d’Asrah of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, NY, and has served as Mashpia in Yeshiva University since 2013.

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Between the Lines

No Worries By Eytan Kobre

Worrying is like paying on a debt that may never come due. -Will Rodgers

he people of Chelm could not help but worry incessantly about anything and everything. So they convened a town meeting to mull over the problem and brainstorm potential solutions. After much deliberation, they appointed Yossel, the town cobbler, to worry on behalf of the entire town. In return, Yossel would be paid a weekly salary of 5 rubles. Just then, an elderly woman piped up. “Hold on just a second! If Yossel earns 5 rubles a week, what could he possibly worry about?” We Jews are worriers. If there is something to worry about – anything! –we’ve got it covered. As a people, we’ve had good reason over the years to worry – history has made sure of that. But too often we obsess and worry about things that will never come to pass. After mourning the passing of Miriam and Aharon, the Jewish people complained that they had “no bread and no water” (Bamidbar 21:5). As it happened, however, they had ample water from Miriam’s well and received the Manna on a daily

basis. There was no need to complain about a lack of bread and water. But they did so nonetheless because they were worried about a lack of water and bread in the future (Mincha Belula, Bamidbar 21:5). They epitomized the faithless worrywart “who has bread in his basket yet asks what they will eat tomorrow” (Sota 48b). To be sure, some worry, such as for spiritual matters, can be good (Orchos Tzaddikim, Gate of Worry; Tehillim 38:19; Sanhedrin 106b). Indeed, the study of certain mystical portions of the Torah is reserved for those who worry (Chagiga 13a). Only the cynical Alfred E. Neuman, fictitious mascot of Mad Magazine, discounted all worry in mocking, “What, me worry?” But worry is generally toxic. It essentially exposes a lack trust in G-d; after all, one who truly trusts in G-d has no cause for worry (Chovos HaLevavos, Sha’ar HaBitachon; Michtav M’Eliyahu, vol. 2, pg. 262 and vol. 5, pg. 90). “Worry over attaining anything in this world is extremely reprehensible” and it “erodes the heart and [is a] sickness of the body” (Orchos Tzaddikim, Gate Ten: The Gate of Worry). Worry is one of three things that sap one’s strength (Rashi, Gittin 70a; Menachos 103b) and “kills even the most heroic people” (Sanhedrin 100b).

R’ Yisrael Salanter was spot-on when he cautioned that “all worrying is forbidden except worrying about being worried” (Tnu’as HaMussar, vol. 1, pg. 303). He was accustomed to pray each morning at the same time and in the same shul. When he failed to show for davening one day, his worried students rushed to his house, where they were told that he had left that morning at his usual time. This, of course, worried the students even more. Some stayed in town to pray for the welfare of the beloved R’ Yisrael, while others formed search parties and fanned out in all directions to find him. Around midday, one of the search parties found R’ Yisrael deep in the forest sitting on a tree stump, still wrapped in talis and tefillin. Overjoyed that their teacher was safe and sound, the students broke out into song and dance. They explained how everyone in town was greatly worried by his disappearance. But before the students could finish their account, R’ Yisrael sped off in the direction of the town. None of the much younger students could keep up with him until they arrived back in town. “Rebbi, why did you run so fast?” they asked, still out-of-breath. “I went to the forest to spend time contemplating and improving my ac-

tions. But when you told me that people were worried about me, I ran as fast as I could to ensure that no one worried for a moment longer than necessary.” That speaks volumes about how harmful worry can be. But for all its destructive effects, worry remains entirely illusory. It is self-inflicted. It accomplishes nothing. And what we worry about rarely materializes. Before we can hope to conquer worry, we must acknowledge the role we play in creating and perpetuating it. “If there is worry in a man’s heart, he should suppress it” (Mishlei 12:25) – i.e., he should simply push it out of his mind or tell it to another person who will debunk it as nothing more than a figment of imagination (Yoma 75a). We control worry. We create it. We can dismiss it. And we can consciously choose to suppress it. The Kotzker Rebbe’s son-in-law, R’ Avrohom Borenstein (the Sochatchover Rebbe), lived in dire poverty but never seemed concerned with his plight. When asked why he was not worried about his extreme poverty, the Sochatchover explained, “Truthfully, I worry just like the next person. But, as you know, the Kotzker Rebbe took me as a son-in-law because of my brilliance. What takes

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others a day to contemplate, I can think through in minutes. So while others spend their entire day worrying, I spend a few moments doing so. Then I stop worrying.” Worry also accomplishes nothing. “Worrying is like a rocking chair,” observed New Zealand cricketer Glenn Turner, “it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere.” R’ Yechiel Michal of Zlotchov put it this way: “There are two things it is forbidden to worry about: that which it is possible to fix, and that which it is impossible to fix. What can be fixed, fix without worrying; what cannot be fixed will not be helped by worrying.” Worry is pointless. It fails to achieve its putative aim – i.e., improving matters – and it makes today much worse (Michtav M’Eliyahu, vol. 5, pg. 72). “The past is over, the future does not yet exist, and the present is like the blink of an eye. So why worry?” (Pele Yo’etz, Da’aga). It is said that when R’ Elya Lopian waited for a bus, he would not turn to

see whether the bus was coming. He explained that there was no purpose in doing so: his looking would not affect when the bus would arrive. Instead, he simply remained calm until the bus arrived.

you will have worried over a fate not yours” (Sanhedrin 100b; Yevamos 63b). Winston Churchill echoed this sentiment when he observed, “When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man

“When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.”

And perhaps most reassuring is that what we worry about likely will never come to pass. “Don’t be worried over tomorrow’s troubles, because you know not what the day will bring. Perhaps tomorrow will come, and not [the troubles], and

who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.” Once, shortly before a major concert, a member of Arturo Toscanini’s orchestra approached the great Italian conductor in sheer

terror. “M-m-m-maestro,” the musician stuttered, “my instrument is not working. I cannot play an E-flat note. We are to begin in a few moments. What will I do?” Toscanini placed an arm around the man’s shoulders. “My dear friend,” he calmed, “there is no need for worry. There is not a single E-flat in the music you are playing tonight.” As toxic as it may be, worry is entirely within our control. We create it. We perpetuate it. We can ignore it. We can suppress it. We can end it. And, above all, we have the power to reassure ourselves that what we worry about will likely never materialize. As the Scottish people say: “What may be, may not be.” Because occasionally life throws you an E-flat. But usually it doesn’t. Eytan Kobre is a writer, speaker, mediator, and attorney living in Kew Gardens Hills. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? E-mail eakobre@outlook.com.

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The Observant Jew

About Face By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz

t’s kind of cool when you have words that can be both nouns and verbs like joke, mind, or grill. One of those words which is both a noun and a verb is today’s topic: face. We’ve all got faces on the front of our heads and when we direct the front of our heads somewhere we say we’re facing that way. Of course our faces are special because not only do we have faces but we can make faces with those very faces! Interestingly, we can talk about a face, or make an about-face, and when we do, it can be literal or figurative. Turning your body around is making an “about-face” but so is changing our mind and position on an issue. Why are faces so unique? Well, besides for the fact that everyone has a different one (even identical twins look slightly different), it could be because they have the power to convey much more than words can and they’re much harder to control. Our faces show happiness; our faces show sadness. Our faces can show empathy, and they can show apathy. The trick, however, is to make sure they convey the right thing at the right time –and that’s harder than it sounds. You’ve probably heard the term “poker face.” This is a necessary tool for people playing cards who don’t want to give away whether they’re holding good cards or bad. If some-

one immediately broke out into a grin when he looked at his cards, his opponents would know to be careful and not raise the stakes. If his face fell, they might take advantage of his situation. Sometimes in daily life we need to have a poker face as well. If we hear that someone we don’t like had a problem, it would be rude to smile about it. If a child was told her test grade and she broke out into a big grin in front of others who did poorly, she would make them feel

should plaster a smile on our lips so we brighten others’ days instead of raining on their parade. You’d be amazed how important a smile is. When someone smiles at you, it says, “I’m so glad to see you!” When they don’t, it means, “I’m not happy to see you,” or at least, “You mean nothing to me.” That’s a very bad feeling to get. So what to do about it? Well, the first thing we need to do is recognize that when someone smiles at us, they’re expecting,

You’d be amazed how important a smile is.

bad. If a child says something and his brother rolls his eyes or makes an exasperated or bored face, the boy will be hurt and possibly embarrassed. There’s another time as well. When we are upset about something and we meet others who have nothing to do with it, we must exercise our face’s muscles so we don’t burden them with our woes. R’ Yisroel Salanter, zt”l, famously said that our faces are a “reshus harabbim,” a public domain. We don’t have a right to go disturbing others’ peace by walking around looking glum or angry. Instead, we

indeed, they are owed, a smile in return. A smile is a gift and when someone gives you a gift you are in their debt. In the case of a smile, there is nothing but a smile in return that will do the trick. Then, we have to realize that even if they don’t initiate a smile to us, we need to make sure our current face doesn’t scare them off. Often, people have an unpleasant expression on their face when they’re not trying to smile. It may be at rest, but it can be arresting as well. Instead, the challenge is to train yourself to have at least the hint of a smile playing on your lips at all

times. It may be difficult at first but with practice you can do it. Sometimes I’ll be sitting in the car alone and realize that people in other cars can see me. I quickly put a smile on my face. The Mishna says that we are to greet everyone with a “nice face.” Smile or frown? Smiles win hands down. Smiles are ever so much nicer. Even Hashem smiles! We say in Shemoneh Esrai, “Barcheinu Avinu kulanu k’echad b’ohr panecha,” Our Father, bless us all as one with the light of Your face. What does “the light of Your face” mean? It means a smile! So even if it means you have to do an about-face, each day try to follow Hashem’s lead and make sure that whoever you see or whoever sees you basks in the glow of your radiant, life-giving smile. Jonathan Gewirtz is an inspirational writer and speaker whose work has appeared in publications around the world. You can find him at www.facebook.com/RabbiGewirtz and follow him on Twitter @RabbiJGewirtz. He also operates JewishSpeechWriter.com, where you can order a custom-made speech for your next special occasion. Sign up for the Migdal Ohr, his weekly PDF Dvar Torah in English. E-mail info@JewishSpeechWriter.com and put Subscribe in the subject.

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A Fulfilled L fe

Learn to Take the Long-Short Way By Rabbi Dr. Naphtali Hoff

aid Rabbi Yehoshua ben Chananiah: “Once a child got the better of me. I was traveling, and I met with a child at a crossroads. I asked him, ‘Which way to the city?’ He answered, ‘This way is short and long, and this way is long and short.’ I took the ‘short and long’ way. I soon reached the city but found my approach obstructed by gardens and orchards. So I retraced my steps and said to the child, ‘My son, did you not tell me that this is the short way?’ He answered, ’Did I not tell you that it is also long?’” -Talmud, Eruvin 53b Oftentimes, I make my way from my home in Passaic, NJ, into Brooklyn, NY, for work. For the uninitiated, there are two “best route” options for my commute. The first is through Manhattan and covers about 22 miles. The second is through Staten Island and is roughly ten miles longer. Typically, I will take the latter route on my way into the city and the former route on my way home. The reason for this is primarily financial. Without getting into all of the technicalities, it costs me less to take the longer route at each time and costs less to go back along the shorter route. But there’s also a time consideration. Though my trip through Staten Island is a longer distance, I can often get to my destination in less time than if I went

through Manhattan. The reason for this is that I have less traffic to deal with and can drive uninterrupted at higher speeds. By taking the longer route, I actually arrive in a shorter timeframe. This “long-short” metaphor can serve as a guide for many areas in our lives. What may appear to be longer – in distance, time, finances, and/or some other measure – can often be the more efficient and more effective approach of all the available options. Let’s examine a few such examples of this idea. 1. Service of G-d – When it comes to avodas Hashem there are two key elements: intellectual/ emotional and action. According to Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, author of Tanya, avodas Hashem must include a holistic approach to life in which the mind and intellect play the leading role in one’s spiritual pursuits. He argues that first a person must study, comprehend and meditate upon the quintessential truths of existence, including the intrinsic bond that we enjoy with our Creator and our mission in life. The next step of this approach is to translate this knowledge and comprehension into emotional feelings. When we do this, observance of the Torah’s precepts – which serve as a bridge between man and G-d – becomes not only possible, but a compelling need.

This certainly is not the most pragmatic approach to divine service. Many would argue that we should jump right into mitzvah observance as a way of bonding with our Creator and let the intellectual/ emotional element work itself out later. Still, the former vantage point suggests that the “long-short” way will develop a deep-seated desire for good and abhorrence for evil. At that point, the war against our inclinations has, for the most part, been won. Every thought, deed and act of such a person is naturally attuned to his quintessential self and purpose in life. 2. Education – Perhaps the most unconventional education-related thought that I have ever heard or read from a serious Torah scholar was penned about 150 years ago by Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch. In his essay, “Lessons from Jacob and Esau” (Collected Writings, Vol. VII, pp. 323ff), he suggests that a fundamental error in how these two lads were educated resulted in the historical struggle that would ultimately ensue. According to Rav Hirsch, Yitzchak and Rivka failed, as parents, to educate each child “in his own way” (Mishlei 22:6). They did not, as we say in modern educational parlance, differentiate their children’s instruction to properly identify and work with the differ-

ences between their twin sons. Had Yitzchak and Rivka studied Eisav’s nature more intently and asked themselves how even an Eisav, with his own set of skills and desires, could be won over for avodas Hashem, world history may have looked much different. Ask any educator and they will tell you that it is much more difficult to customize the educational experience for each learner than it is to fit them all into one neat box. Not only does differentiation demand a deep awareness of each child’s ability, interest in, and readiness for learning, but it also forces teachers to remain continually mindful of a student’s growth while also preparing and equipping themselves with ample materials and tasks to properly engage all of their students. For these reasons, so many of our teachers do not engage in true differentiation. Yet, we know that we cannot educate each child in his way and maximize their learning experience without such efforts. When we do commit to the “long” way, we likelier gain the “short” benefits of increased learning and stronger engagement. As the pasuk in Mishlei continues, our goal should be that “even when they get older they will not deviate from it” (Ibid). 3. Parent-child relationships – Studies suggest that parents today, particularly fathers, have more face-

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time with their children compared with their counterparts from decades past. But they also find that the same technology that allows parents to spend more time at home (what we might call the “short way”) is simultaneously blurring the lines between work and personal life and distracting parents from the “family time” they so desperately crave. How can parents avoid becoming fragmented during their at-home hours so as to ensure more “quality” time with their children? One successful strategy is to set strict professional limits whenever possible. Tell associates or clients how important family is to you and that you will complete the work or respond later. Research shows that parents who have the freedom to arrange to not be on call from the time that the kids come home from school until they are in bed, or at

least until all of their homework is done, typically experience a calmer and more satisfying home environment. Good parent-child relationships result in happier and more suc-

4. Spousal and workplace communication – Perhaps more than ever before, people crave others who will genuinely listen to them. Whether we choose to lay the blame at the feet of increased busyness,

Effective listening conveys a sense that the person cares about others, their thoughts, opinions and concerns.

cessful children, both at home and in school. It also means payoffs in adolescence, greatly reducing children’s propensity to experiment with potentially risky behaviors, an unfortunate but all-too-well known dilemma facing our community.

the superficial nature of social media interaction, or any other reason, it is critical that we become strong listeners to those around us. We discussed relating to our children above, so I focus here on other important people in our lives, our

spouses and coworkers. Strong listeners better understand others’ opinions and attitudes and are able to take this information into consideration when making decisions. There are other benefits to listening well. One is building trust. Effective listening conveys a sense that the person cares about others, their thoughts, opinions and concerns. Taking the longer route may at first seem counterintuitive. But when we consider the benefits we may very well find that what appears to be long is really the shortest and best way forward.

Rabbi Naphtali Hoff is an executive coach and president of Impactful Coaching and Consulting. He can be reached at 212.470.6139 or at nhoff@impactful coaching.com

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Israel Today

Tanach is for Everyone By Rafi Sackville

he International Bible Quiz is held every Yom Ha’atzmaut in Yerushalayim. Israeli regional winners and those from countries outside Israel between the ages of 14 to 18 spend two weeks at a Bible Camp prepping for the final. During that time they are taken on trips and get to meet key Israeli officials before they step onto the stage at Binyanei Ha’Uma for the final, grueling round of questions. For the last 15 years my colleague, Boaz Hadad, has been voluntarily running a special bible class geared to guiding our best students towards the final. He looks for promising youngsters and mentors them throughout the year. For the last 11 years our school, Ort Ma’alot, has come in first place in the northern regional finals. We have also finished in first place overall in the national competition: two years ago our current 11th grader, Doron Kadosh, finished in 6th place overall in the international final. Such has been Boaz’s success that it was no surprise to find another one of his students making it all the way to the world final. The fact is made even more startling when one considers that our school is secular. This last Yom Ha’atzmaut, Sagiv Lugasi, one of our eighth graders, faced off against the world’s best Tanach students in Yerushalayim. He moved seamlessly through the first rounds, got to the final, where he aced all twenty questions, and thus became the first student anywhere in the world to have won from a school that has a handful of religious teachers but even fewer religious students. In an ironic twist, the Minister for Education had planned to visit our school well in advance of Yom

Sagiv with family members and his teacher, Boaz Hadad

Ha’atzmaut. He arrived two days later. Young Sagiv featured prominently in his welcoming remarks. Boaz has been bathing in the glow ever since, even if he is quick to point out that he feels a bit of a “sucker” seeing he’s never once been remunerated for his efforts. What motivates Boaz is his willingness to help youngsters attain their dreams, to help them bring out the best in themselves. “I’m naturally

Learning is only a part of the huge obstacles Boaz and his students must overcome. Another is navigating a path between teachers and the many commitments contestants have in other subjects. Yet, once that rare student like Sagiv comes along, the daily schedule takes second place once he moved past the regional finals. Boaz doesn’t believe in overwhelming the students with too much information too quickly. The

What motivates Boaz is his willingness to help youngsters attain their dreams, to help them bring out the best in themselves. competitive. Even in sport,” he says. It’s this passion, drive and enthusiasm that he passes onto his students. Boaz has been teaching Tanach for over 30 years. He is the coordinator for both our junior and senior schools. At the start of each year he and his staff identify a handful of students they believe have the right mix of potential and drive. He holds long sessions and works tirelessly for the best part of nine months, right through until the finals in Yerushalayim. Not all of the students he has mentored have been Jewish, which our school mainly is. As I have mentioned before in these pages, we also have students who are Christian, either from the Russian states or whose families are originally from Lebanon – more specifically the South Lebanese Army.

process is slow and deliberate. He writes out questions for them and, as the year progresses, they take their own initiative to write their own. His methodology has obviously paid dividends. What made Sagiv suitable for this kind of quiz? Boaz explained that once it was clear he had a quick mind when given general questions on a few chapters, he upped the ante and noticed how Sagiv adapted with intelligence and dedication. Just as important was the close and warm participation of Sagiv’s parents. Boaz tells how supportive they have been and how close he has become to them. Boaz believes that all the students he tutors are capable of winning. If it weren’t the case, they would drop out in the early stages. He likens it to the army’s pilot training program or a commando unit; a student is put

through increasingly difficult stages until only the cream rises to the top. The excitement in school the day after the final was palpable. Newspaper reporters and television crews lugged their heavy equipment from room to room, while Sagiv remained quiet and serious throughout the fanfare. In the ensuing days both Boaz and Sagiv featured prominently in the news until, like most news cycles, it felt like a distant journey away in time. The hype died down, the posters that had quickly gone up around the outside of the building were folded and stored, and Boaz got back to doing what he does best: teaching. In response to this amazing achievement, the Ministry of Education publicly acknowledged Boaz’s altruism. They mentioned the word “volunteered” twice, which seemed unfair, although not unexpected. The hope is that he will continue working with these gifted youngsters. His chances of remuneration remain at long odds. Our school reaps more than a passing by-line; it bodes well for future grants, not to mention the public recognition which will hopefully lead to a greater influx of students. The notion that mastery of the Tanach belongs to the Torah world alone has been disabused, at least in the eyes of the wider public. For young Sagiv the future is bright. He has been granted scholarships for his future first college degree. He remains the pride of our school. As does Boaz, whose dedication to teaching will in years to come be looked upon as legendary. Rafi Sackville, formerly of Cedarhurst, teaches in Ort Maalot in Western Galil.

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Dating Dialogue

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

Dear Navidaters,

My single friends and I often wonder why our married friends and their husbands don’t try harder to help us out in the shidduch department. Clearly their husbands have single friends who may be potentials for us singles, but we find most of them (definitely not all) don’t seem to be all that busy worrying about us. They have their fulfilling lives going on and we single friends aren’t on the top of their “to do” list. We figure most of them who got married pretty soon after returning from Israel never experienced the angst and fear that we are experiencing, not knowing what our futures have in store for us. So, giving them the benefit of the doubt, we figure they are pretty much clueless toward our struggles. But more amazing than that is when friends of mine who got engaged and married a little later on – and these were the very same girls whom I actually previously sat around with and shared our mutual worries with – fall into the same pattern. Friends who themselves made comments like, “Why can’t our married friends set us up?” are suddenly so busy with their own married lives that they too become too busy or uncaring to get involved in our plight. I never want to sound desperate to these married friends but once in a while I force myself to ask them straight out whether their husbands have any friends or acquaintances who might be potential shidduchim for me. Some of the responses I get are really upsetting. One good friend said, “Yossie really feels uncomfortable getting involved in such things.” Or, “Moshe has so much on his plate right now, I really don’t want to bother him with this.” And these comments are from women who know very well what it is like to wait for that next important call. My questions to the panel are the following: First of all, how do I stop myself from getting angry and hurt by these formerly “great” friends who suddenly seem so uncaring and certainly unloving toward me? And secondly, how can I approach them in a productive way that will shift their attitude so that they take more initiative in bringing together their single friends with their husbands’ single friends? I’m guessing there are so many potential shidduchim that could be made if more effort was put into making this happen. Thank you.

Disclaimer: This column is not intended to diagnose or otherwise conclude resolutions to any questions. Our intention is not to offer any definitive conclusions to any particular question, rather offer areas of exploration for the author and reader. Due to the nature of the column receiving only a short snapshot of an issue, without the benefit of an actual discussion, the panel’s role is to offer a range of possibilities. We hope to open up meaningful dialogue and individual exploration.

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ood for you for being so understanding of your friends who got married at young ages. You are, however, wondering about your friends who married later and how to remind them of the need to be proactive on behalf of their single friends. Instead of being bitter, you are thoughtful and strategic; you want to take the initiative so that your newly married friends and their spouses try to fix you up. I don’t think it is a matter of being unloving and uncaring. I don’t think you do either. But you are trying to understand why and how they haven’t come up with shidduch suggestions. It’s a very legitimate point. One of the Jewish magazines just featured a fictional story about this very situation to make a point; there was no magic fix. But there were things going on behind the scenes; it seemed like no one was helping but the friends were active and trying. I think it’s up to you to come up with some creative solutions. Most people today know they have to suggest shidduchim and if you give them some innovative ideas, they will respond. Here’s one. Why not suggest to one of the older couples you know to have a Melava Malka for “later marrieds” and a normal single friend. These two couples should be people who really care about you and have tried to fix you up. Take this older couple into your confidence but come up with a concrete way for them to help in a new way. Each member of the couple would have to invite two friends of each gender. Keep it smallish; you want an opportunity to really meet people, not party. The older couple should do the inviting but will probably also use the opportunity to remind the newlyweds that they should be actively helping their friends.

n order to answer your question, let’s begin with Bereishit – Parshat Vayeishev, to be exact. We learn of three prisoners, unjustly accused and banished to a dungeon. One, a chief butler, the second, a chief baker, and the third, Yosef HaTzaddik. Each is miserable, bemoaning their present state and fearful for the future. When the chief butler is miraculously released, Yosef entreats him to remember him (after all, didn’t he predict his imminent pardon?) and put in a good word with Pharaoh so that he may also be set free As we learn, the butler gets busy with his own responsibilities and, before long, it’s “Yosef Who?” The Torah, blueprint for life, is demonstrating an important lesson. While you and your friends were single – in the trenches, so to say – you served as a support system for each other. The friendship, the companionship, the caring, the laughs, the sympathy were deep and genuine. With Hashem’s help, one of your cohorts gets married. While she may have the best intentions, her new role as wife justifiably takes precedence over her earlier friendships. As you posit, she may be busy; she may not want to harangue her new husband; her husband may not have friends who are “marriage material.” You’ve already taken the initiative of asking your married friends to “put in a good word.” To no avail. Bottom line: only Hashem will orchestrate your shidduch. The greater purpose of your friends’ getting married is not for them to be your shadchanim; their marriages should strengthen your bitachon that Hashem will not forget you as He has not forgotten them. I urge you to put your energies into forging new connections (through travel, volunteer work or hobbies) and meeting new shadchanim so that you remain upbeat, optimistic and positive during your (hopefully, short) single years.

can completely sympathize with how you are feeling, as I felt the same way when I was single. It is precisely the motor that drove me into making shidduchim in the first place. Rather than spend time theorizing why your friends don’t help, I will use this opportunity to help you understand where they may be coming from and I will give some practical tips here for our readership, describing how to practically go about getting involved. In terms of your feelings toward those friends who seem to have forgotten about you, as hard as it is, try to forgive them. Shana rishona isn’t so easy for everyone and shid-

Though there is one person out there for you, your job is to contact as many people as you can, make connections, and follow through.

duchim can be very time-consuming. What you can practically do is send your married friends a month-

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I encourage everyone reading this column right now to stop and think about one possible shidduch they can work on this very week!

ly email with your updated resume and an update on what you are looking for. End the email with a thank you message for any effort spent on your behalf. Now to the practical concept: Shidduchim for Newbies, for our dear readers. Anybody with good social etiquette, sensitivity and intuition can and should set people up. The biggest excuse newly married women have for not getting involved is that their husbands don’t want to do it. That’s fine! You’ve met your husband’s friends at the wedding, vort and sheva brachos. All you’ll need your husband for is to give you their contact information. Start a conversation as follows. “Hello, Yaakov? My name is

Mrs. -, married to your friend, Yehuda. We were discussing shidduchim over Shabbos and my husband mentioned your name. I thought it would be a good idea to reach out and hear what you’re looking for, since I have many fantastic friends…” From there the conversation should flow and will lead you in the direction of suggesting an idea. Remember, it is all in Hashem’s hands. You can do it! Here is one more way you can get involved in shidduchim, without even suggesting a match. I will try to summarize a point that my grandmother, Mrs. Rivka Langer, put so eloquently. You will often be asked about a shidduch idea for someone you know, “What do you think of this idea? Do you see it?” Many times, people will respond, “Nah, I don’t see it.” Or, “No, she’s not (insert excuse here) enough.” Either, not bubbly enough, quiet enough, loud enough… The list goes on. I urge you to stop playing G-d in these circumstances. There are countless stories of beautiful shidduchim that came together that had been nixed months/years earlier because somebody said a comment along these lines. Don’t be that person! If they are both good people; do everybody a favor and say nice

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see many women in my practice, who like you, cannot understand how their married friends aren’t making more of an effort to set them up. They are frustrated, sometimes angry, but most of all baffled and even shocked that their friends aren’t pounding the phones and calling single guys on their behalf. I always validate their feelings about it. Anyone in

your shoes understands it, and everyone not in your shoes should try to understand it (if they don’t already). With regard to your anger, it is a natural, normal feeling to have in your situation. You’re not going to not feel anger, ever. When my clients talk about this very issue, I get

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can certainly understand and agree with your assessment of what’s been going on (or, sadly not going on), among your friends. Yes, sometimes you have to walk in another person’s shoes to truly understand what it feels like to be them. Your married friends who never had to worry about their marital future truly have no way of really understanding what goes through your mind. Mind you, I’m not so sure I would totally let them off the hook so easily. There is so much written about the “shidduch crisis,” someone would have to be living under a rock to not realize there is a serious prob-

lem going on and that we all must do our part to make a difference. As they say, “It takes a village.” But for your friends who did walk in your shoes and did have conversations with you about your mutual struggles, I don’t blame you in the least for feeling hurt and disappointed in them. Now, my caveat would be that you should not expect much from any newly married couple. Their first year of marriage is a special time, and it’s not realistic to expect them to be busy with time-consuming shidduchim during that time. But after they’ve settled into married life, I think they are shirking their duties as a friend and as a caring human being if they are not putting out efforts toward shidduchim. I’m thrilled that you wrote in this question and that hopefully many, many people out there, who have never really taken the time to help the singles that they know meet someone wonderful, are taking note. Man is not an island. We are all here to help one another in any way that we can. Living in your own private bubble is no way to live. I encourage everyone reading this column right now to stop and think about one possible shidduch they can work on this very week! Imagine what kind of a difference that would make!

angry too! It almost feels like an injustice! Let’s dig a little deeper. Anger is sort of the “cover” for fear. Anger is a secondary emotion that sometimes hides the primary emotion of fear. If I am angry that my friend is not setting me up, I may be fearful she doesn’t truly love me or I may be fearful that I won’t get married (chas v’shalom!). When we honor our feelings and make space for them, they often stop feeling so overwhelming. So, honor your anger and understand that you have good reason for it. That may help

decrease angry feelings. Other panelists have already given you this food for thought, but it is worthy of being highlighted. Even the best shana rishona (first year of marriage) can be stressful. Husband and wife are busy getting to know each other, learning about their quirks…there is much terrain to explore: how do we manage our parents and in-laws, how do we find alone time with busy schedules, managing financial responsibilities, cooking, cleaning, chores, etc. And then, unfortunately, there are those couples that are having a difficult first year filled with strain and tension. Shana rishona aside, I think you have to swallow your embar-

things when you are asked such a question. It’s for the singles themselves to see if they “see it,” not you. So please, dear readers, think before you speak and you could be part of a shidduch being made. Thank you so much for your important question and raising awareness to such a crucial issue. Iy”H you’ll be on the giving end soon and definitely won’t forget your single friends!

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rassment (validate, then swallow) and go for it. A good friend may get caught up in her own life but if you call her up and suggest a practical idea, she should be on board…unless she is dealing with a serious and/or time-consuming matter. As other panelists suggested, ask a friend to host a casual Shabbos lunch with like- minded men and women. Every man should be able to meet with every woman and have a good amount of time to get to know one another. If lunch is too much for your friend, ask her to do a casual dessert. What do you say? You say, “Hey, it’s me. I’d really love to meet a great guy and I have an idea I’m so excited about. Would you be willing to help me get started?” There is nothing shameful or burdensome about this. While you’re working the friend angle, you can also work with a shadchan, get involved with YU Connects, Saw You at Sinai and JSwipe (depending on your reli-

gious affiliation), ask your parents to get on board, your siblings, call your teachers and principal from high school, anyone who you made a connection with in Israel (if you spent the year), enlist good neighbors and good people from shul. Your neighborhood may have a shidduch group that meets monthly to discuss potential shidduchim. Get your name on that. The good people of the world want to help you. You must remember that. They may need a little push because they get busy with their own lives. Send a little thank you note or a follow up thank you phone call. This can feel like a job. It does take a tremendous amount of work. Though there is one person out there for you, your job is to contact as many people as you can, make connections, and follow through. The rest is in G-d’s hands. If you are reading this, I urge you on this woman’s behalf, and on behalf of all singles, to start think-

ing about setting up one person you know. One. There are so many fabulous singles out there and they may be hesitant to approach you. And you may be hesitant to approach them. We all have to get over ourselves and Just. Do. It. Making a shidduch, or trying, is one of the greatest feelings in the entire world. People are always talking about taking on a mitzvah. Make this one yours. What can you commit to? Six Shabbos afternoon mixers a year? Calling your husband’s friends to try to get the ball rolling on behalf of your single girlfriend? Calling your local shul and trying to advocate for more singles activities? If you are on the board or an active member of your shul, how can your shul get involved? The Navidaters would love to hear what you are willing and excited to take on! We’d also love to hear your innovative ideas for making more Shidduchim! Write us (anonymously if you prefer) with your ideas or personal commit-

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ments, and we will publish it in next week’s column! You never know who will be reading about your idea or commitment and the impact it may have on someone’s life. It is my hope and prayer that you find the right one very soon! Sincerely, Jennifer

Esther Mann, LCSW and Jennifer Mann, LCSW are licensed psychotherapists and dating and relationship coaches working with individuals, couples and families in private practice in Hewlett, NY. To set up a consultation or to ask questions, please call 516.224.7779. Press 1 for Esther, 2 for Jennifer. 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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Are Jews at Risk for Parkinson’s Disease? There’s new research into what was once called “the shaking palsy” By Leonard Sokol

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y mother had always been haunted by Parkinson’s because her aunt had suﬀered from it,” Sergey Brin, one of the two Jewish co-founders of Google, wrote in a 2008 blog post. “For more than 20 years, my mother has worked with computers at NASA. So, when she developed pain in her hands, the diagnosis seemed easy: repetitive stress injury. It was only after visits to many specialists over a number of years that the diagnosis settled – Parkinson’s disease.” After learning that his mother had Parkinson’s disease, Brin visited his account at the website of the genetic-testing company 23andMe,

founded by his then-wife, Anne Wojcicki. There, he was surprised to discover that he carried a LRRK2 (or “Lark two”) mutation, one that is known to cause his mother’s condition. Brin is hardly alone among Ashkenazi Jews. The Israeli writer Naomi Levine, an ultra-Orthodox Jew, had a sister diagnosed with Parkinson’s. “She knew she had the LRRK2 mutation,” said Levine. “And she asked me to do a favor for her with genetic testing. And of course, I told her I would. And my husband also did the testing because his father had Parkinson’s. When I realized I also carried it and that I could get Parkinson’s, all I thought

was, ‘There goes the bell of doom.’”

pril 2017 marked the 200year anniversary of James Parkinson’s “An Essay on the Shaking Palsy,” in which he formally etched observations of his now-eponymous disease. We now know that two genetic mutations, LRRK2 and GBA (also linked to Gaucher disease), are more commonly found within Ashkenazi Jewry, said Roy Alcalay, a Columbia University neurologist, who has led several eﬀorts to clinically characterize Parkinson’s disease within Ashkenazi Jews. An Ashkenazi Jew with Parkinson’s has a one in three chance or greater of carrying a mutation in LRRK2,

GBA, or both. These mutations are in no way specifically or even heavily Jewish – North African Arab-Berbers with Parkinson’s, for example, are also affected by the LRRK2 mutation – but 1 percent of Ashkenazim carry LRRK2 and up to 9 percent carry GBA. Which means that, if nothing else, we Jews ought to be paying attention. Since James Parkinson’s day, there has been increasing recognition that Parkinson’s disease comprises a cluster of different diseases, said Alberto Espay, neurologist and endowed chair at the University of Cincinnati. No two cases are identical. Neither Brin’s mother nor Levine, for example, have tremors.

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And while tremors are often seen as Parkinson’s hallmark feature, they are in fact less common in certain patients with an LRRK2 mutation, who may have other symptoms, like slowness of movement, stiffness, and gait problems, that support the diagnosis. Therapies currently approved by the FDA focus on treating the symptoms, but are in no way tailored to the varieties of Parkinson’s. “As a scientific community, our goal is to determine what makes different types of Parkinson’s disease different from one another,” Espay said. This approach will help personalize drugs that might cure a type of Parkinson’s, depending on a combination of genetic and clinical information. Ziv Gan-Or, of the Montreal Neurological Institute, who has spearheaded studies on the genetics of Parkinson’s, especially GBA within Ashkenazim, points out that for most people, their lifetime risk falls between 1 percent and 2 percent. But for LRRK2 carriers, there is a 30 percent chance that they will develop the disease in their lives. And certain GBA mutations increase risk roughly to between 3 percent and 6 percent – while other GBA mutations may increase the risk 40-fold. Given the evolving information, genetic counseling and testing may be important. “The first step is genetic counseling, is to provide the information we currently have on GBA and LRRK2,” Alcalay said. “The second step is to see if the person receiving the counseling would want to get genetic testing. Many of our patients choose not to get genetic testing, but some do. It’s a very personal decision.” Feeling an obligation to help her sister in any manner possible, Levine, for example, immediately enrolled in an LRRK2 study after learning of her sister’s results.

ost patients do not arrive at a movement-disorders neurologist with a family history or with results from genetic testing. For bariatric surgeon Lou Flancbaum, his ﬁrst sign –in retrospect – was several years with diminished sense of smell. “I never exercised, and I just bent over and operated on people’s abdomens,”

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carriers, and provide activities that promote exercise and psychological well-being.

N Flancbaum said. “I was in lousy physical shape. I had a lot of stress.” At age 53, he noticed that his right arm barely swung while walking. And a tremor at rest had appeared in his hand. Flancbaum also noted that even prior to his loss of smell, his speech was often diﬃcult to understand. “It went from bad to worse,” he recalled.

Parkinson’s. But she continued to fall. Her frustration intensiﬁed. She visited her doctor – again. She was referred to another neurologist, who did a brain scan to examine her level of dopamine. Levine vividly recalled the experience. “The neurologist, before seeing the results, said, ‘You don’t have Parkinson’s.’ But then he

“You do have to live your life differently – and prioritize and be very proactive... Learn everything you can, and connect with people.” “When I was a medical student in 1978, someone nicknamed me ‘Mumbles.’ And I don’t think I had Parkinson’s back then.” In May 2007, Flancbaum and his wife visited a movement-disorders neurologist. It was there that he received news that Parkinson’s would force him to retire from the operating room. At later appointments, Flancbaum would undergo genetic testing. No known genetic factors, however, were identiﬁed. Research into the causes of Parkinson’s is a vibrant area of exploration, said GanOr, with many genes, such as GBA, pointing to problems with cellular degradation. In 2012, a few years after her enrollment in the study, Levine noticed that her walking became slower. People rushed past her. A visit to the Western Wall that usually took 40 minutes now took over two hours. And she started to trail behind her husband when walking. Yet neurologists assured her that she didn’t have

looked at the results of my scans. And he said, ‘I’m afraid you have Parkinson’s disease.’” Once diagnosed, Levine read everything she could. But Parkinson’s is so stigmatized among her fellow Haredi Jews that she forgoes the use of the word disease altogether. “Parkinson’s is very isolating, and is usually viewed as a death sentence in this Haredi community,” Levine said. “Some people would prefer to receive a diagnosis of late-stage cancer. Rabbis in the community are anxious to change that – and they know this is wrong. Because of the stigma, these patients remain at home and quickly turn into invalids.” Along with her friends, she is trying to reverse the tide through her backing of nascent support groups, such as Tikvah for Parkinson’s (author’s note: I am an ad hoc consultant for Tikvah for Parkinson’s), that strive to educate families about the prognosis of the disease, what studies are ongoing for mutation

ow retired from surgery, Flancbaum, together with his wife, assists people in finding neurologists in New York. He keeps up an exercise regimen of Krav Maga, yoga, golf, and boxing. “I think a lot of people are coming to grips,” Flancbaum said. “Maybe I don’t have a hard time because I am doctor. And if people know what I have, then they know what I have. It’s not a secret.” Levine is optimistic about the future. “My feeling is that something will come out in the next few years,” she said. “That makes me hopeful and not fearful for my children who may also carry this genetic mutation.” Alcalay said that drugs of the future may slow the disease in gene-carriers – a potential silver lining for patients with genetic forms of Parkinson’s. Within the next few years, he envisioned, such agents will be tested – and he hopes that they will work. Gan-Or highlighted ongoing clinical trials throughout the world. “That’s one achievement – partly because of our research,” he said. “Match treatments that will target genes or specific pathways by our genetic studies.” Flancbaum, who has surprised his doctors by his slow progression, remarked that he has yet to have a Parkinson’s-related fall. And he repeatedly emphasized that most people die with the disease, not from it. “It’s not a death sentence,” Levine concluded. “But you do have to live your life differently – and prioritize and be very proactive. And if you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will. Learn everything you can, and connect with people.”

This story originally appeared in Tablet magazine, at tabletmag.com, and is reprinted with permission.

Leonard L. Sokol is a recent graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. He is a 2018 MD candidate at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is an aspiring neurologist.

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Dr. Deb

The Letter of the Law By Deb Hirschhorn, Ph.D.

had a friend in graduate school who was adopted. She said, for reasons she never knew, that even though the family must have wanted her, once they had this little baby, they no longer did. “I felt like I was invisible,” she told me once. I expect, if you asked them, her parents would say they were good parents. They might admit that they just couldn’t develop “feelings” for this baby that was not their biological offshoot. “But,” they likely would add, “we do everything for her anyway. That’s what parents have to do.” And I’m sure they did. I’m sure they clothed and fed her; they educated her well enough for her to love learning – something you would have to feel if you were going to submit yourself to the trials of a doctorate. But the undercurrent running beneath all of the “everything” that they “did” for her was pure rejec-

tion. And you can’t do both. You can’t do everything on a material level while rejecting the essence of who the other person is. When you send out two conflicting messages, the person on the re-

The Same Reality Holds for Kibbud Av V’Eim Maybe when these people get old, my colleague would want to “reciprocate.” While nekama is not allowed, I’ve nevertheless heard the above story of rejection going

What we want most from the people that are closest to us is validation.

ceiving end reads the one that you really feel as the true one. I’ve known parents who give their children material comfort, the finest education, many opportunities, and yet those children can feel their parents’ rejection. What’s the point if the lack of love cancels all the rest?

in the nekama direction: The parent is told he is welcome to visit but never asked how he is, never given a smile. I know one person who literally does not get a “hello” or a “goodbye” when visiting children. That is not welcoming; quite the opposite. It’s hurtful. Or the elderly mom is accompa-

nied to the doctor’s office with complaints about how this is eating into the adult child’s schedule. Is it possible to be following the letter of the law and not the spirit and still have it be kibbud av v’eim? No, it’s not. There’s no kibbud there. Couples, Ditto What is marriage supposed to be like, anyway? I’ll draw you some pictures of what it’s not supposed to look like. It’s not getting up in the morning with a grimace instead of a smile for your mate. It’s not slamming the food down on the table saying, “Here, I made you some food.” It’s not giving dirty looks at your partner and then picking up the ringing phone and smiling at it while answering the caller “Hello?” so very sweetly. It’s not quiet resignation, either. There’s nothing good about a fake marriage, one with no conflict –

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and no connection, either. Like Dan and Dina. They do not smile at each other. Ever. They go to work, come home, do their respective household chores – all with a tight face. There are no words of support, no words of thanks, no words of interest or curiosity. Behind the lack of words must be lack of feeling. Or perhaps not. Perhaps under the surface, either one is seething with anger at what is missing in their marriage. To have this feeling, they must be blaming the other person for the problem; it’s never theirs. Why It Doesn’t Work Here’s the reason why fake parenting, fake kibbud av v’eim and fake marriages don’t work: what we want most from the people that are closest to us is validation. After all, if we have a tafkid (role, function) here on Earth – and our neshama knows this even if we aren’t conscious of it – then it makes

sense that we need some feedback from the world that we are actually doing it or heading towards it. So when I tell my four-year-old granddaughter on the day of her preschool graduation, “You knew all the words, and you even knew the hand motions, and you were so confident!” I’m confirming – validating – that she is on the way to accomplishing her tafkid. You may wonder how that could possibly be. Why would the “accomplishments” of a preschooler matter? But they do. Everyone has something they need to do and whatever step they take at the age and developmental level they’re at is a step in the right direction. It’s no different for the elderly sabbas and savtas. They raised families, so obviously one of their roles in life, an important one at that, is to know they did a good job. That’s what they need validation for. What if they didn’t? What if they hurt you growing up? How do you

validate them? Another part of life that is a reality we all must live with is that we will make mistakes. We’re doomed to. The question is: do we recognize that we made them? Do we attempt to rectify them? Do we apologize? Do we seem to live our lives differently now that we’ve taken responsibility for our past mistakes? If all of these are a “yes,” then perhaps it would be possible to forgive the past and accept these loved ones now, in the present. After all, it says that no tzaddik stands where a ba’al teshuva stands. This doesn’t just refer to people who take on becoming observant. What makes a ba’al teshuva great is the fact that he did recognize his previous mistakes. That takes a lot of courage and a big lowering of ego to do. Anyone with that level of humility deserves credit. Finally, we get to the marital bond. If any relationship requires a deep acceptance and validation of

the other person, this is it. It’s not enough to care about or take care of the other person; marriage requires more. And, ironically, that “more” that it requires is in spite of the fact that we all do make mistakes in life, usually big ones. How do you do that? How do you validate your partner who has made big mistakes? Again, what we come to respect is the ability of the partner to look inside, put ego aside, and admit mistakes – and then make permanent changes. Fake relationships not only miss the opportunity to feel validated and give validation back, but even worse, they lack the fertile soil of love, care, and acceptance from which a person who has made mistakes can take a deep breath, put aside ego, and admit them. Dr. Deb Hirschhorn is a Marriage and Family Therapist. She can be reached at 646-54-DRDEB or by writing drdeb@ drdeb.com.

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Healthy Living: Adolescent/ Teenager Edition By Aliza Beer MS, RD

received the following letter in response to the “Summer Survival” article that I published the other week: I am a therapist who specializes in eating disorders, and I am quite concerned about the advice given in your health and fitness column. Mrs. Beer advises parents to discuss with their children how to avoid gaining weight during their camp experience. Mrs. Beer’s advice is in direct contradiction to American Academy of Pediatric Recommendations which as of September 2016 advise that parents and medical professionals should not discuss dieting or weight talk with children or teenagers. The reasons for the updated policy from the AAP is that dieting and weight talk (such as the advice given in Mrs. Beer’s column) are associated with both obesity and eating disorders. One recent study shows that parents who discuss dieting behaviors with their children and teenagers have children and teens that are at a twofold risk of becoming

overweight and a 1.5 fold increased risk of binge eating. Another recent study found that teens who diet are 2-3 times more likely to become overweight. Dieting is also the single most risk factor to developing an eating disorder. The advice given in this article is worrisome to me and not in line with the current research we have on childhood weight regulation, eating disorders and disordered eating. I am also concerned about the directive to “encourage children to stay active” and the way it is tied in to keeping weight down. Children who go to camp should be encouraged to stay active for the inherent joy that many find in movement. Tying it into keeping weight in check is, again, not in line with AAP recommendations or the current research we have on weight regulation in children. In an age where 75% of women have a disordered relationship with food, I would ask that a publication such as yours takes into account all that goes into health. A lot more goes into health than just what goes into

our mouths. Asking a child to monitor what he eats, choosing eggs and cottage cheese over pancakes (when his friends may be eating pancakes and he may very well want them), etc. may set up a child to feel guilty should he eat the foods you encouraged him not to eat. -Elisheva Dorfman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Talking to adolescents and teenagers can be difficult, especially about a topic such as healthy eating and weight loss. In response to Elisheva Dorfman’s letter, I had wanted to clarify any misunderstanding and concerns that she or any reader may have regarding how we should interact with our children in discussing eating healthier and maintaining healthy weights. Ms. Dorfman may have misunderstood my article that was printed two weeks ago and also may have misinterpreted the guidance given by the Academy of Pediatric Recommendations. An important study, one of the two main studies quoted by the

Academy of Pediatric Recommendations, found that children that had engaged in extreme and unhealthy weight control measures, such as fasting and skipping meals, and intensely focused on their weight may have an increased likelihood for obesity in the future. It concluded that parents and medical professionals who provide “support for a lifestyle that is based around healthful eating and physical activity behaviors, and not around weight per se, may prove to be most effective in decreasing the high prevalence of overweight youth, without leading to an increase in an unhealthy weight preoccupation and disordered eating behaviors.” This study clearly shows that children should not be derided for being overweight, not be subject to “weight jokes” or other criticisms. Moreover, it is crucial to not subjugate or allow children to follow any sort of intense diet that significantly restricts caloric intake or access to common foods (meats, fruits, drinks, etc.). However, this study

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is not saying that we should simply allow our children to eat whatever they want and gain as much weight as they desire. The study strongly supports what I said in my previous article – that there is a right way to encourage children to live healthier lives and this involves creating an atmosphere of healthier foods at home, encouraging healthy activities and exercises, and supporting positive food choices. All this can be done without resorting to the “quick-fix” diets and rigid weight loss plans. As the second study quoted concluded, “Drastic changes in dietary intake are rarely sustainable; thus, it is not surprising that few people maintain their weight losses.” Radical diets are hard to maintain, and they may cause teenagers to give up with healthy eating altogether. However, it is incumbent upon parents and medical professionals to provide the positive guidance and healthy roadmap for teenagers to navigate their lives away from obesity and despair, towards balance and health. When Ms. Dorfman said “that dieting and weight talk (such as the advice given in Mrs. Beer’s column) are associated with both obesity and eating disorders,” she was grossly misinterpreting what I had wrote in the previous column and was misquoting the studies published by the Academy of Pediatric Recommendations. Not all dieting and weight talk is created equally. If all types of talk were prohibited, then I am not sure if her implication that parents should sit back and do nothing while watching our children become obese and unhealthy is a good idea. I am a strong believer that parents and medical professionals can craft effective healthy plans to combat obesity. Nowhere in my article did I recommend telling your children to weigh their food or restrict calories. I recommended encouraging our children to sometimes make healthier food choices and to try to keep the unhealthy ones to one serving, and not go back for seconds or thirds. Discussing portion control and which foods are healthier options will not increase a child’s risk for obesity or an eating disorder! This is why it is crucial to only speak to a registered dietician, and not any type of therapist, for your weight-related issues,

the same way you wouldn’t ask an accountant to fix your car. Additionally, I advised parents to encourage their children to be active and participate

yogurt, or cottage cheese over the pancakes, the fact is those foods are healthier and provide a nice dose of much needed calcium. I never sug-

There is a right way to encourage children to live healthier lives and this involves creating an atmosphere of healthier foods at home, encouraging healthy activities and exercises, and supporting positive food choices.

in the sports and activities in camp. Nowhere in my article did I state that they should tell their children to be active solely to lose weight! The second study quoted by the Academy of Pediatric Recommendations was parallel to the first in addressing these key issues and concluded “for children and adolescents who are overweight, diets carefully supervised by a clinician may be beneficial and appropriate; however, young people and adults who are not severely overweight need to be encouraged to adopt a modest and therefore sustainable weight control strategy that includes physical activity and does not require severe restriction of total calories or components of the diet, such as percentage of calories from fat.” I believe that this conclusion is the most important guidance that can be given to both parents and medical professionals in dealing with childhood obesity and healthy living. A teenager who wants to “diet” needs to do so in a way that involves a healthy and balanced meal plan, consisting of three meals and at least three snacks each day. Unhealthy foods should be substituted with healthier options, as the study encourages parents to create a healthy atmosphere at home and at meals. The perfect diet doesn’t involve counting calories – it is a transition to a healthier lifestyle – which also has the same but more effective result of helping our children maintain healthy weights. As to Ms. Dorfman’s concern that I suggested the camper choose eggs,

gested telling the camper to avoid pancakes altogether, but to make healthier choices on at least some occasions. It’s OK to teach children the difference between a slice of cake and an apple. I have a number of patients that are physicians, some even are pediatricians, and they all agree that

by avoiding discussions of healthy eating you are only doing a disservice to your child. There are two extremes: one is complete hands-off, allowing children to eat and do whatever they please. This extreme will only make childhood obesity and health problems worse. The other extreme is forcing children on extremely rigid and intense diets, which also does not generally help in the long-term. The best option is the balanced one – encouraging children to be active and make healthy choices, while supporting positive meals, snacks, and lifestyle options, with the occasional treats and pleasures (such as pizza, ice cream, cake etc.)

Aliza Beer is a registered dietician with a master’s degree in nutrition. She has a private practice in Cedarhurst, NY. Patients’ success has been featured on the Dr. Oz show. Aliza can be reached at alizabeer@gmail.com.

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Health Care in the Spotlight By Dr. Hylton I Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP

ear not: this is not another article about politics. It’s about respect for the office of the American presidency. It’s about health care. And it’s about kids. I’m passionate about these issues. Please stay the course with me. War rages five months after President Donald J. Trump assumed office. His critics seek fault with everything he does. And President Trump does not shy away from responding to his detractors. This constant conflict constitutes an internal war. And it is bad for our country at a time when world events happen in nanoseconds. As Sun Tzu wrote in “The Art of War,” one of the timeless classics of military literature, “There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare.” No matter who you voted for in November, Mr. Trump is the 45th President of the United States. He won the election and deserves the respect due this important office. Judaism is replete with blessings. We have blessings for each kind of food group. We have a blessing for

learning Torah. We have a blessing for hearing thunder, and another one for seeing lightning. We even have a blessing for bodily functions. So it’s no surprise that we have a blessing for seeing in person and/ or meeting face-to-face the head of a country: Blessed are You, Lord

State. Clearly, the glory of G-d is to be accessed and appreciated in this physical world. Health care is back in the limelight this week and much is at stake. In the vacuum that presently exists, I’m stepping in with recommendations borne from over 35 years of

A business that has not self-examined to stay current is one on a straight line to becoming insolvent and obsolete.

our G-d, who has given of his glory to flesh and blood. The Torah tell us that “Joseph brought his father Jacob and stood him before Pharaoh and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.” (Genesis 47:7) It’s awesome this blessing exists. Our Sages, in their infinite wisdom, anticipated the prospect that, just as our forefather Jacob met Pharoah, that we may also meet a Head of

experience as a primary care pediatrician. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) rolled out during President Obama’s first term in office was needed. The health care system was spirally out of control. Measures were necessary to somehow contain it. Repealing Obamacare is not reality. Mr. Obama should calm down. Defending it, saying it should remain

untouched, is unrealistic. Over seven years have passed since the day Obamacare was promulgated. A business that has not self-examined to stay current is one on a straight line to becoming insolvent and obsolete. The time is ripe for changes to the ACA. And children, who are our future, should be put front-and-center stage. The federal government should approve a national plan for delivering the best pediatric health care to every child in this country. Keep Medicaid for children under the auspices of the federal government. Under federal control, Medicaid can make sure that every child not only has access to quality health care, it will also lessen the likely of disparity in care of our precious children. Further, medical care in this country would be far more efficacious if it were preventive. Greater emphasis on prevention will frontload the probability of a healthy, well-rounded child who grows into a healthy adult. 1. Focus on delivering

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primary preventive care: Goals should be towards good antenatal care check-ups and in-utero sonars to monitor the fetus’s wellbeing, as well as the mother. Further, all infants, children, and adolescents should be guaranteed regular physical exams to monitor physical and emotional growth and well-being. These exams must include screening tests for development and autism, lead exposure, depression and anxiety, and should be reimbursed by insurance companies. 2. If a child is obese and the physicians determines dietary guidance is needed, nutritional counseling by a nutritionist should be available (and reimbursable). 3. Free immunizations for all children through 21 years of age (and even older): This is based on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Immunization Program which promotes the health of its citizens through preventing diseases via immunizing all its citizens. There is significant disparity in price and reimbursement from insurance companies throughout the country vs. the costs of vaccines to individual states by the pharmaceutical companies. Don’t start me on this. 4. All children should have hearing and vision screenings performed and reimbursed by insurance companies. 5. Training primary care pediatricians in treating depression, ADD/ADHD, anxiety and other mental health issues: The dearth of child psychiatrists is exacerbated by the fact that most don’t accept insurance payments and they charge exorbitant fees. Hence, the burden falls to the primary care pediatrician. Training in this area should be made available to greater numbers of primary care pediatricians. Insurance companies should be required to reimburse for these services. 6. Behavioral health: It’s no secret that our country is overmedicated and under-functioning. Teaching children (and parents and teachers) behavior techniques (and combining with medication(s), if necessary) has a direct correlation on adult mental health and productivity. 7. Parenting skills: It should be a natural skill yet it can’t be taken for granted. The primary care pediatrician’s office is primed to see and help here.

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tra Northwell School of Medicine. In addition, he is actively involved in teaching pediatric and family nurse practitioners through Columbia University, Pace University, Lehmann College, and Molloy College, as well as mentoring physician assistants through Touro College. You may reach Dr. Lightman at drlightman@totalfamilycaremd.com.

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Baby Flounder and Vegetables in Foil Tents By Naomi Nachman

This recipe is so easy and quick to make as it’s a side dish and main course all built into one. This is perfect for the Nine Days or as a light summer dinner. I prepared this recipe on Instagram stories and so many people told me how much their kids loved it. Getting kids to eat fish is tough so I was thrilled with all this positive feedback.

Ingredients 6 6-oz. slices flounder 6 TBS extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt 6 cloves minced garlic 3 carrots, shredded 4 scallions, chopped 3 small zucchini, sliced into rings 1 ½ cups marinara sauce Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry the fish with a paper towel. Prepare six sheets of foil, cut big enough to wrap each piece of fish. Place each piece of fish in the center of a piece of foil. Season each piece with olive oil, salt and 1 clove of garlic, and rub all over the fish. Divide carrots, scallions and zucchini and layer on top of each piece of fish. Pour ¼ cup marinara sauce over vegetables. Bring edges of foil together, fold, and crimp together to close completely. Place foil packets on a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set on the counter for 10 minutes for the fish to finish steaming in the foil packets. Open foil carefully and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro to serve.

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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Nancy Pelosi was a great speaker, she was a great leader, but her time has come and gone. The rationale for getting new leadership is that we’re losing. Do I think it’s fair that the Republicans’ playbook over the last four election cycles has been attacking Nancy Pelosi and demonizing her? No, that’s not fair, nor is it accurate. But guess what? It works. They’re winning, so we have to address that reality. - Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y. (which covers the Five Towns), on MSNBC

My decision about how long I stay is not up to them. You want me to sing my praises, is that it? I’m a master legislator. I’m a strategic, politically astute leader. - Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in a press conference on Capitol Hill

That fact is, who cares? You guys care much more about that stuff than I do. I’ve said to you over and over and over again: Poll numbers matter when you’re running for something. When you’re not running for something, they don’t matter a bit. And I don’t care. - Gov. Chris Christie when asked about his historically low approval rating

Coming to Disneyland every day started as me trying to stay positive. When you’re job searching, it’s not about beating the sidewalk to find a job anymore. You’re online, in front of the computer. It can be depressing. It’s part of my life now and has grown into more than I expected.

If there was a Mount Rushmore for Speakers, Nancy Pelosi would be on it.Liberal pundit Paul Begala coming to Pelosi’s rescue

I certainly hope the Democrats do not force Nancy [Pelosi] out. That would be very bad for the Republican Party – and please let Cryin’ Chuck stay! - Tweet by President Trump

- Jeff Reitz of California, who visited Disneyland for the 2,000th straight day last week

ABC News: I grew up with you. We are through. The Russians didn’t elect Donald Trump. I DID. Paid for by Kyle Courtney - A billboard in Texas

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His whole job is to get people, convince Republicans to … kick people off … health care. I’m glad he got shot. I wish he was … dead. - Nebraska Democratic Party official Phil Montag voicing how glad he was that Congressman Steve Scalise got shot two weeks ago at a baseball practice

My mother died when I was very young. I didn’t want to be in the position I was in, but I eventually pulled my head out of the sand, started listening to people and decided to use my role for good. I am now fired up and energized and love charity stuff, meeting people and making them laugh. I sometimes still feel I am living in a goldfish bowl, but I now manage it better. I still have a naughty streak too, which I enjoy and is how I relate to those individuals who have got themselves into trouble.

Jails should symbolize rehabilitation and positive change through vibrant colors, pleasant views, green spaces, and comfortable furniture. - From a website by New York Mayor de Blasio advocating the closure of the Rikers Island jail complex and the building a new-age prison

- Prince Harry in an interview with Newsweek

Following losses in two special congressional elections this week, one Democratic staffer reportedly said, “We have 80-year-old leaders and 90-year-old ranking members. This isn’t a party, it’s a giant assisted living center.” Even worse, the reporter then asked about the upcoming G7 summit, and several people yelled, “Bingo!” - Seth Myers

President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is in the Middle East to broker a historic peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Kushner thinks real progress will start once both sides stop laughing. - Conan O’Brien

The Western Wall was a truly incredible experience for me. Just being at a spot that has been so central to Judaism for thousands of years was completely surreal. The power that emanated from the Wall showed on the faces of all those who were near it. When I was forced to step away to avoid holding up the group for the third time, it honestly felt like saying goodbye to a loved one. It was difficult to wrap my mind around the concept of such a pinnacle — I had done what so many Jews wish to do. Each year at Chanukah, my family finishes the prayer by saying ‘next year in Jerusalem.’ For me, it was this year in Jerusalem. And this day at the Western Wall. – A blog post by Otto Warmbier, who died last week after being released by North Korea in a coma, about his visit to the Kotel in 2014 (His identity as a Jew was kept secret while he was imprisoned in North Korea)

I did a 22-county tour. Nobody’s focusing on that. - Democrat Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN) telling The Hill that the Democrats are shooting themselves in the foot by continuing to talk about Russia all day

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A new survey shows that men are four times more likely than women to take their cellphone out during a wedding or a funeral, while women are more likely to take their cellphone out during an argument. “I’ll tell you exactly what you said!” - Seth Myers

My advice would just be to Republicans who do cozy up to [Trump] – it’s just like hugging a suicide bomber; he blows you up in the process with him.

I’m not insinuating anything – by the way, this will be in the press and it will be horrible – but when was the last time an actor assassinated a president? - Actor Johnny Depp at a movie premier in England

- Democrat “strategist” Elise Jordan on MSNBC

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I just feel like they don’t really have it but they want to keep digging. And so I think the president is probably right to say, like, look you are witch-hunting me. You have no smoking gun, you have no real proof. - CNN supervising producer John Bonifield who was caught on hidden camera admitting that there is no proof to CNN’s Russia narrative, in a video released by Project Veritas

Goodwill has returned almost $100,000 in cash that was mistakenly donated to them in a black duffel bag. A spokesman for Goodwill said, “We’re not very bright.” - Conan O’Brien

Just to give you some context, President Trump pulled out of the climate accords and for a day and a half we covered the climate accords. And the CEO of CNN [Jeff Zucker] said in our internal meeting, he said good job everybody covering the climate accords, but we’re done with that, let’s get back to Russia. - Ibid.

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Political Crossfire

The Great Muslim Civil War – and Us By Charles Krauthammer

he U.S. shoots down a Syrian fighter-bomber. Iran launches missiles into eastern Syria. Russia threatens to attack coalition aircraft west of the Euphrates. What is going on? It might appear a mindless mess, but the outlines are clear. The great Muslim civil war, centered in Syria, is approaching its post-Islamic State phase. It’s the end of the beginning. The parties are maneuvering to shape what comes next. It’s Europe, 1945, when the war was still raging against Nazi Germany, but everyone already knew the outcome. The maneuvering was largely between the approaching victors – the Soviet Union and the Western democracies – to determine postwar boundaries and spheres of influence. So it is today in Syria. Everyone knows that the Islamic State is finished. Not that it will disappear as an ideology, insurgency and source of continuing terrorism both in the region and the West. But it will disappear as an independent, organized, territorial entity in the heart of the Middle East. It is being squeezed out of existence. Its hold on Mosul, its last major redoubt in Iraq, is nearly gone. Raqqa, its stronghold in Syria and de facto capital, is next. When it falls – it is already surrounded on three sides – the caliphate dies. Much of the fighting today is about who inherits. Take the Syrian jet the U.S. shot down. It had been

attacking a pro-Western Kurdish and Arab force (the Syrian Democratic Forces) not far from Islamic State territory. Why? Because the Bashar Assad regime, backed by Iran, Hezbollah and Russia, having gained the upper hand on the non-jihadist rebels in the Syrian heartland (most notably in Aleppo), feels secure enough to set its sights on eastern Syria. If it hopes to restore its authority over the whole country, it will need to control Raqqa and surrounding Islamic State ar-

tive was to demonstrate to Saudi Arabia and the other Sunni Arabs the considerable reach of both Iran’s arms and territorial ambitions. For Iran, Syria is the key, the central theater of a Shiite-Sunni war for regional hegemony. Iran (which is non-Arab) leads the Shiite side, attended by its Arab auxiliaries – Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Shiite militias in Iraq and the highly penetrated government of Iraq, and Assad’s Alawite regime. (Alawites being a non-Sunni sect, often associated with Shiism.)

The Iranian-Russian strategy is a nightmare for the entire Sunni Middle East. And for us too.

eas. But the forces near Raqqa are pro-Western and anti-regime. Hence the Syrian fighter-bomber attack. Hence the U.S. shoot-down. We are protecting our friends. Hence the Russian threats to now target U.S. planes. The Russians are protecting their friends. On the same day as the shootdown, Iran launched six surface-to-surface missiles into Syrian territory controlled by the Islamic State. Why? Ostensibly to punish the jihadists for terrorist attacks two weeks ago inside Iran. Perhaps. But one obvious objec-

Taken together, they comprise a vast arc – the Shiite Crescent – stretching from Iran through Iraq, Syria and Lebanon to the Mediterranean. If consolidated, it gives the Persians a Mediterranean reach they have not had in 2,300 years. This alliance operates under the patronage and protection of Russia, which supplies the Iranian-allied side with cash, weapons and, since 2015, air cover from its new bases in Syria. Arrayed on the other side of the great Muslim civil war are the Sunnis, moderate and Western-allied,

led by Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states, Egypt and Jordan – with their Great Power patron, the United States, now (post-Obama) back in action. At stake is consolidation of the Shiite Crescent. It’s already underway. As the Islamic State is driven out of Mosul, Iranian-controlled militias are taking over crucial roads and other strategic assets in western Iraq. Next target: eastern Syria (Raqqa and environs). Imagine the scenario: a unified Syria under Assad, the ever more pliant client of Iran and Russia; Hezbollah, tip of the Iranian spear, dominant in Lebanon; Iran, the regional arbiter; and Russia, with its Syrian bases, the outside hegemon. Our preferred outcome is radically different: a loosely federated Syria, partitioned and cantonized, in which Assad might be left in charge of an Alawite rump. The Iranian-Russian strategy is a nightmare for the entire Sunni Middle East. And for us too. The Pentagon seems bent on preventing it. Hence the Tomahawk attack for crossing the chemical red line. Hence the recent fighter-bomber shootdown. A reasonable U.S. strategy, given the alternatives. But not without risk. Which is why we need a national debate before we commit too deeply. Perhaps we might squeeze one in amid the national obsession with every James Comey memo-to-self? (c) 2017, The Washington Post Writers Group

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Yochai Ben-Nun A Hero of the Sea By Avi Heiligman

Yochai Ben-Nun and Meir Berka

o become a top military commander servicemen and women usually follow the well-traveled path of going through a war college and studying under other commanders. It takes years of leadership training and understanding tactics to reach this level. Many of the early Israeli commanders weren’t afforded this opportunity as the need for leaders arose in 1948. Soldiers, sailors and airmen were recruited, and many of the leaders had served in prewar units such as the Palmach. One of these young leaders formed a naval commando unit that today is world-renowned. Yochai Ben-Nun had shown tenacity and daring on missions before he founded Shayetet 13 and was able to have them perform mission otherwise thought to have not been feasible. Born in Haifa and raised in Yerushalayim, Yochai Ben-Nun

was born in 1924 into a family that had come to Israel during the First Aliyah (1882-1903). As with many young Zionists, Yochai took on a new last name; his parents’ last name was Fishman. In 1942 he joined the Pal-

Navy (British) ships were sunk by a small squad of underwater commandos with Ben-Nun leading the way. During this time Ben-Nun studied medicine at Hebrew University. The Palyam specialized in escort-

With the two explosive boats hitting the Emir Farouk, she sank in less than five minutes.

mach and trained while rising in the ranks. The Palyam, the Palmach’s naval branch, was only set up in 1944, and Ben-Nun joined the ranks of the small seaborne platoon. In an undercover operation two Royal

ing tens of thousands of survivors out of the remains of Churban Europa as well as bringing in vital arms for the rest of the Palmach. They also trained in underwater sabotage and other seaborne activities. From

the outset of the Israeli War of Independence (1948-1949), Ben-Nun was active when the Palyam was formed into the Israeli Navy. Working with little resources and few men the sailors improvised with what they could procure. Only four ships were available to the navy during the war but their main threat was the enemy’s navy. A big target was the Egyptian flagship, the cruiser Emir Farouk. Yochai Bin-Nun commanded the naval sabotage unit and had acquired small boats that could be outfitted with explosives. These oneman boats could be aimed at a target while the operator leaped into the water to be picked up by a recue craft (these were not suicide missions like the ones that the Japanese implemented during WWII against American ships). Ben-Nun trained the 20 or so men on the Kineret with these six boats that had arrived from Italy.

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Waiting to receive their medals. Yochai Ben-Nun is on the far left

On October 22, the Emir Farouk and an escorting minesweeper were spotted off the coast of Gaza, and the go-ahead for the mission was given. It was right before the ceasefire and the Egyptian sailors aboard were relaxed. The Moaz was the main Israeli ship involved and released five small boats manned by the commandos. Two of the boats were to head straight to the target and Ben-Nun would stand by if a reserve boat was needed. Yaakov Vardi was to attack the minesweeper but in the confusion attacked the Emir Farouk instead. With the two explosive boats hitting the Emir Farouk, she sank in less than five minutes. Ben-Nun saw the mistake and he headed towards the minesweeper. His ejection seat was stuck and he was headed full speed towards the ship in a boat full of explosives. Finally, he was able to snap off the handle and jump into the water at a mere 40 meters from the target. The boat exploded against the minesweeper and damaged it so badly that the Egyptians never repaired it. The three Israeli commandos were picked up by a rescue boat and headed back to the Moaz. The mission was a success, and the navy finally had its first victory. Ben-Nun became the commander of the explosives unit stationed in Jaffa. At the end of 1949, it was decided to unify the unit of explosive boats commanded by BenNun with the diving unit commanded by Yosef Dror. On January 1, 1950, the united unit, the 13th Squadron, was established. Ben-Nun was ap-

pointed to its first headquarters, while Dror was appointed its deputy. This special unit that Ben-Nun commanded soon came to be called Shayetet 13. Ben-Nun served as its head until September of that year. He then moved with his wife to the U.S. and graduated with honors from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. When he returned to Israel he was sent to Liverpool, England, to command the newly purchased Destroyer INS Yafo and take her to Israel. He then was appointed again as commander of Shayetet 13. During the Sinai Campaign in 1956 he participated in the capture of an Egyptian destroyer. In 1960 he was appointed as commander of the Israeli Navy and helped them expand their fleet. Ben-Nun retired in 1966 but volunteered for the navy during the Six Day War. He spent the war helping plan operations for his former command. Later he founded Israel’s Institute for Research of Oceans and Lakes, which was a semi-governmental organization. Ben-Nun died in 1994 in New York and was buried in Israel. For his actions during the Israeli War of Independence he was awarded the Hero of Israel decoration. In 1970 his award was replaced with the Medal of Valor – all Heroes of Israel were automatically awarded the new medal.

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COMMERCIAL RE OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR SUBLET IN CEDARHURST Individual offices for as low as $400/ mo. or entire space up to 800 Sq. feet. For $2000/mo. Ground floor adjacent to municipal parking lot. Utilities included. One block from LIRR Cedarhurst Station. Yearly Lease E-mail Shimmiejr@aol.com or call 516-295-0245. CEDARHURST: Professional/Medical Space With OnSite Parking, Three 1,500SF Suites For Lease in the Heart of Town, Near Public Transportation & Major Highways... Call For More Details Broker (516) 792-6698 CEDARHURST: 3,300 +/- SF Retail Space with Basement, Municipal Parking Lot in Rear & Street Parking, Corner Building, Prime Location, Very High Ceilings & Lots of Windows, For Lease… Call Ian For More Details (516) 295-3000 www.pugatch.com

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This is Spinal Tax By Allan Rolnick, CPA

n 1984, the documentary filmmaker Marty Di Bergi scored a hit with This is Spinal Tap, a look inside Britain’s loudest band and their 1982 Smell the Glove concert tour. Lead singer David St. Hubbins, lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel, and bassist Derek Smalls were joined by a series of drummers who died under mysterious circumstances, including spontaneous combustion and a bizarre gardening accident that authorities said was “best left unsolved.” Of course, the whole thing was a spoof. “Marty Di Bergi” was really director Rob Reiner, and the band members were played by actors Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer. (Having said that, they really did play their own instruments — and yes, they really did turn the volume up to 11.) This is Spinal Tap cost just 2.5$ million to make. But it has become a cult classic, and grossed countless millions in ticket sales, home video sales and rentals, merchandising, and foreign rights. The four cocreators signed contracts giving them %40 of the movie’s back-end profits, 50% of the music receipts, and 5% of the merchandising. Yet

they report getting just $179 in total income from 1984 to 2006. Now Harry Shearer, backed by the heavy duty millions he made voicing characters for The Simpsons, has spearheaded a $400 million lawsuit against the movie’s owner, the French conglomerate Vivendi. And that got us wondering...do the fans at IRS have a

How do the studios do it? Shearer and his bandmates specifically accuse Vivendi of “cross-collateralizing unsuccessful films bundled with This Is Spinal Tap.” This is when a studio sells a package of films overseas that includes both stinkers and hits and assigns the same licensing fee to each of them. It has the ef-

It’s a strange Hollywood rule that as much as a movie might gross, there’s never any net for back-end participants to share

stake in this particular fight? Hits like Avatar, Titanic, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens can gross over 2$ billion. Yet it’s a strange Hollywood rule that as much as a movie might gross, there’s never any net for back-end participants to share, never any big bottom line to share with the “talent.” Return of the Jedi has earned 500$ million since 1983, yet failed to show a profit. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix “lost” $170 million.

fect of shifting income from the hits to subsidize losses from the stinkers. Other tricks seem to date back as far as Stonehenge, like undocumented marketing expenses and other improper deductions. Today’s lawsuit isn’t the first time someone has challenged Hollywood’s accounting games. In 1982, humorist Art Buchwald wrote a screenplay he titled It’s a Crude, Crude World. Six years later, Paramount Pictures released it as Com-

ing to America and credited Eddie Murphy as author. Buchwald sued for story credit and won — but Paramount argued that the movie, which grossed $288 million, still managed to lose money. Having defeated the lawyers, Buchwald wound up settling for $900,000 rather than take on the accountants. And why would the IRS care? Well, for the most part, they don’t. Studios might play accounting games that keep taxable income out of the talent’s pockets — but most of that income winds up taxable to the studio or its subsidiaries. As long as the income stays here in America, the critics at the IRS still get their share. We make no representation that we could ever help you navigate the ins and outs of Hollywood studio contracts. Fortunately, it’s a lot easier to avoid wasting money on taxes you don’t have to pay. Make sure you have a plan and see how high you can crank up the savings! Allan J Rolnick is a CPA who has been in practice for over 30 yea rs in Queens, NY. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at 718-896-8715 or at allanjrcpa@aol.com.

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Gee, What a Dilemma! By Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS

ere’s the big “G” question: Which is more difficult – finding the Guy or the Gown? Now for some that might sound like a ridiculous question. Yet, not to sound like I categorize people, but those people who think it’s a ridiculous question are usually the ones who only have to decide which tie to wear! You see, it’s kind of like this: One envisions these two – the guy and the gown – for a good part of their lives. How they’ll look with it, which of the many choices will bring out the best in her, and which of the hundreds of each will make her happiest. Even though one she gets to discard after the first night that still doesn’t seem to make it easier to choose quickly. Looking for the guy to spend the rest of your life with is no easy task. And looking for the gown to spend the night with seems to be almost as difficult! There are so many pieces that go into it. First, is that the guy has to meet your “lethal list,” which often is probably too long or complicated to actually explain clearly. It somehow seems derived from everything you love, and don’t actually love, about your father or brothers. Whether it exists on paper or merely somewhere in the annals of your mind, it is of-

ten a compendium of what you think you want or sense you need. Then there’s always that one person who seems to have it all, but alas you’re just not drawn to him, though every mom seems to love him and you agree you would be crazy about him too if you were a mom! Can you plug in the gown considerations to almost everything I’ve just said?

enough! Too plain! Could I be describing a guy or a gown? So which would you say is more difficult? At least the guy picks you up, at your house, and you don’t have to schlep to Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Manhasset to find him. And at least the guy makes an effort to please you; he doesn’t just sit there like a bump

You want to shine with both and have both bring out your best.

Then there are the months, even years, of dating till somehow, something, makes you decide this is the one that you’ll take the plunge with. There is no true science to it; the decision just evolves. So how is that so different from choosing the gown? Maybe the time is shortened but the same struggles ensue: I’m just not feeling it. I’ll know when it’s right. Something will wash over me and I’ll sense it’s the one. This one’s too short. Too wide. Doesn’t do enough for me! Makes me feel dumpy! Too detailed! Not detailed enough! Isn’t bright enough! Doesn’t make me feel bright

on a log. And at least with the guy you have some time to think on your own, you don’t have a salesperson hovering around the whole time asking if this is the one! Maybe finding and choosing the right wedding gown is just as anxiety-provoking as finding the right guy. Perhaps it’s even more so because you have a stricter time limit. But...here comes the big but! The gown you get to fix, change, cut things out of that you don’t like, and add things in to that you do – and all quite quickly. It’s easily pliable and never gets offended. No one is saying

to you that “it’s true it might change over time but don’t choose it believing it will change!” In other words, love it as it is! With that in mind perhaps we may surmise that choosing the right gown, though difficult, has some built-in advantages. Especially that it will never care if you never look at it again after your wedding. The choices both have lots of valid considerations that go into them. Both matter. You want to shine with both and have both bring out your best. They both have been dreamt of for a lifetime. Now that I think of it, the wedding tie may even get used a lot more than that gown, so fellas I hope you are giving the right amount of thought to choosing it! Most importantly, remember what other “Gs” also matter in life. Be Giving, farGining (allow without resentment), forGiving, Grateful, and Gracious! And don’t reGret your decisions once made. Give yourself some credit. You made the choice there must be some Good in it and try to stay focused on what you liked about your choice to beGin with! Rivki Rosenwald is a certified relationship counselor, and career and life coach. She can be contacted at 917-705-2004 or rivki@rosenwalds.com

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SNAP benefits are accepted at local farmers’ markets! And an incentive program could add even more fresh, healthy food to your shopping bag. Your local Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator can provide you with a free, confidential prescreening to find out if you may be eligible for SNAP, and tell you how to make the most of SNAP benefits at the farmers’ market. Contact your local NOEP Coordinator to see if you may qualify for SNAP:

Jewish Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula NOEP Coordinator (718) 327-7755 ext -6114 Prepared by a project of Hunger Solutions New York; funded by NYSOTDA and USDA/FNS. This Institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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