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’shenichnas Adar marbim b’simcha is inevitable. Once Adar comes onto our calendars – and even weeks before – the kids are debating costumes, mishloach manos food items are being procured, and beaty, energetic music envelops our schools and homes. This year, the spirit of Adar was just as pervasive – perhaps even more so because it gave children a chance to become creative and add fun into their routines, routines that include masks and social distancing and “bubbles.” But this year Purim came out on a Friday, and so the excitement of Purim could have been perceived as being a bit less than usual. But, baruch Hashem, it was not so. I, for one, really enjoyed having Purim on a Friday. True, there was less time to deliver mishloach manos, but I found that we were able to get it all done and really enjoy the day. Many of our mishloach manos – to some teachers and friends – were delivered before Purim. We weren’t able to get to other people at all – and it was OK. People understood that it was a short day and that people’s mishloach manos “lists” were cut down considerably. That being said, the one thing that I

missed out on Purim this year was the parade of costumes that I am used to seeing in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway. I get such pleasure seeing how creative people are when it comes to dressing up. This year, though, I spent a lot of time at home and wasn’t privy to the scores of people scurrying in and out of cars and marching up and down the streets. And that’s why I really appreciated seeing our readers in the photos that they sent in for TJH’s Purim Photo Album. Every year, I love to peruse the Purim photos and see the imaginative costumes dreamed up by those in our community. I can sense the pride and the excitement from those wearing their getups. It extends the Purim spirit for an extra weekend. And who wouldn’t want that? Even more so, this year, because I wasn’t able to see so many costumes on Purim day, I truly relished seeing the creative outfits people chose to wear. This weekend, as you think back – was Purim really a week ago?! – spend some time reliving the Purim festivities. Because, as you know, Adar is still here. Wishing you a wonderful week, Shoshana

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Contents LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COMMUNITY Readers’ Poll

Community Happenings

TJH Purim Photo Album

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NEWS

Global

National

Odd-but-True Stories

ISRAEL Israel News

World Builders

JEWISH THOUGHT Rabbi Wein on the Parsha

The Ideal Way to Serve G-d by Rav Moshe Weinberger

Parsha Ponderings

Delving into the Daf

PEOPLE 82

The Wandering Jew Jewish Doctors in the Civil War by Avi Heiligman

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HEALTH & FITNESS Parts in Love by Dr. Deb Hirschhorn

National Nutrition Month by Cindy Weinberger MS, RD

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Dear Editor, There are those who are more machmir (stringent) in their practices. The term usually refers to Jewish religious practice, but people are stringent in many aspects of their daily life. Uncompromising, to those who do not follow one’s practices, is often considered intolerant or inflexible. Those of us who follow a strict level of kashrut or Sabbath observance often get remarks from others less observant. I’m a firm believer of “live and let live,” as long as it does not affect me directly. So, here’s my dilemma. As someone who is very “machmir” in not using one-time use plastics, who firmly believes that we are filling up our Earth and oceans with this plastic, I do believe those who do not adhere to this precept does affect me, my generations to come and Hashem’s beautiful creatures who ingest and get entangled in this plastic morass. Each year, 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine animals die from ingesting plastic. Sadly, many of my friends are either nonchalant, ignorant or, at worse, selfish when it comes to refraining from one-time use silverware, plates, cups, tablecloths, and takeout food containers. Recently, I have been invited to Shabbat and other dinners at friends’ homes, where over the

course of a meal 50 -75 pieces of one-time use plasticware consumed and discarded into the waste stream, where they will stay for generations to come. I love getting together with friends, especially since I live alone. In the past, I’ve requested a regular dish, glass, and metal silverware for myself. However, knowing the severity of the global plastic pollution problem, I no longer enjoy eating at a meal surrounded with so much plastic. I realize that I have no right to inflict my standards on others, but I also realize that I’m terribly unhappy at such gatherings either at homes or shul kiddushes. Regretfully, I now decline invitations where I know these practices occur. I guess having standards sometimes has their consequences. Joseph M. Varon West Hempstead, New York To the Editor, I read with interest the “Delving into the Daf” feature on p.75 of your Purim issue. There is a point related to it that calls out for clarification, however, as follows: The difference in shitos with regard to zmanim, e.g., what time day ends and when night starts for halachic purposes, is actually not Continued on page 10

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The Hunt for the Elusive by Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS 135 HUMOR Centerfold 70

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Someone Else to Carry Trumpism’s Banner by Marc A. Thiessen 104

Iowa’s Governor Beat the Teachers Unions and Reopened Schools by Marc A. Thiessen 105 CLASSIFIEDS

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a matter of chassidic vs. misnagdic dispute as portrayed, since many chassidim do not follow shitas Rabbeinu Tam in the matter. For example, Litvishe chassidic groups, such as Lubavitch and Karlin, and Polish chassidim such as Ger, are similar or identical in this area to their Litvishe misnagdic counterparts, who focus on the standard sunset for this matter. The chassidic groups that do follow Rabbeinu (Yaakov) Tam, on the other hand, and hold day to end, and night to start, later, tend to be of Galician and Hungarian background. Thanks for the illuminating pieces in general. A Regular Reader Dear Editor, It has been a hard year for all of us. Imagine the pain of those who were quarantined for extended periods of time and waiting anxiously, davening, and doing all their hishtadlus for the yeshua of having their own children. And, it’s just the two of them. Too hard to talk to others about their struggles. Too dif-

ficult to bring up with their own parents. Who were the ones who helped them through these trying times? The incredible team at ATIME. We all know someone struggling with infertility and we all want to do something about it. Is there a greater zchus than limud Torah? Can you imagine the merit of learning the entire Shas? On Sunday, March 7, our community will be strongly represented in joining hundreds of lomdim for a vigorous day of learning, and together we will finish the entire Shas in one day under one roof! Each lomeid has been preparing his 10 blatt for the past few months. We are represented this year by Team Far Rockaway. Many people on these teams are your neighbors, relatives and friends. The Shasathon was created by the organization called ATIME. This wonderful tzedakah helps these young couples with their struggle providing many services, many too delicate to mention. Couples who have gone through this nisayon have said that they could not have made it without ATIME. The founders of ATIME themselves suffered through infertility at a time when there was

Dear Editor, Is the Iranian regime stupid? The United States, Russia, China, England, France, India, Pakistan, Israel, and probably a few others, all have the atom bomb. What’s taking Iran so long to build one? While Trump was in office, he instituted inane sanctions on the regime, which only cozied them up closer to China. Hasn’t China by now given them all the info for even a 4-year-old to build The Bomb? I know a lot of Persians here in America who are far from stupid. So, again, as I’ve been asking for a while: is the Iranian regime stupid? Charles Tal Fresh Meadows, N.Y.

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Dear Editor, Queens County Democratic Party clubhouse endorsement of State Assemblymember David Weprin for NYC Comptroller may make no difference. Since 2001, Weprin has

David Weprin political historian since 2001 when he said, “The position of the next NYC Council Speaker is too important to allow Republican councilmembers to be included in the voting”

no one to talk to and help them. To learn more about this organization, check out their website https:// www.atime.org. You, too, can be a part of this amazing zchus! Go to the shasathon. org website and find who in your neighborhood is learning and sponsor him. When the couples who are suffering see how many people care enough to learn or support, they feel that we really care for them. Thank you for your involvement, and we forward to you the unspoken thanks of those couples who are surrounded by too-clean walls and too-quiet rooms every minute of their lives. The hope and dreams your support will enable is more potent than one can fathom. Sincerely, Rabbi Moshe Shonek Member, Team Far Rockaway

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New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern slapped a weeklong lockdown on Auckland after a COVID-19 case was registered in the country’s largest city. The lockdown shutters all schools and prohibits non-essential stores from operating. Auckland residents will be forbidden from leaving the house for any reason other than shopping for food and receiving medical care. Police also set up checkpoints alongside Auckland’s main thoroughfares to control transportation in and out of the city. In the Saturday news conference, Ardern said that she was imposing Level 2 guidelines on the rest of the country, which drastically limits the size of gatherings. The decision to lock down New Zealand’s largest city came after a man tested positive earlier in the day for COVID-19. According to Ardern, the Auckland resident had ignored the COVID-19 restrictions and had left his home multiple times to go to the gym despite being ordered to quarantine. “People who should have been in isolation would and have created multiple high-risk situations,” Ardern said. “In this case, [the] high school student in the household has tested negative for COVID-19 on three separate occasions and currently has no symptoms for COVID-19,” added.

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U.S. Sanctions for Khashoggi Murder

The United States slapped sanctions on 76 Saudi officials for their role in the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The sanctions ban the aforementioned officials from entering the U.S. and is part of what the Biden administration calls the “Khashoggi Ban.” Under this policy, the U.S. will “impose visa restrictions on individuals who, acting on behalf of a foreign government, are believed to have been directly engaged in serious, extraterritorial counter-dissident activities.”

The decision to levy punitive measures came after the U.S. declassified its findings regarding the murder of Khashoggi. Based on the findings of 16 intelligence agencies, the report accused Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) of directly ordering Khashoggi’s assassination in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Noting the senior role MBS has in the Kingdom, the report found that it was “impossible for a murder of this scale” to have been done without his knowledge. The findings also said that the killing was carried out by a team of foreign mercenaries recruited and trained by the crown prince himself. While former President Donald Trump refused to release the report in order to avoid harming U.S.-Saudi ties, President Joe Biden ordered the findings made public to demonstrate his administration’s commitment to human rights. “While the United States remains invested in its relationship with Saudi Arabia, President Biden has made clear that partnership must reflect U.S. values,” said Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. “To that end, we have made absolutely clear that extraterritorial threats and assaults by Saudi Arabia against activists, dissidents, and journalists must end.”

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chariot, probably the Pilentum referred to by some sources, which was employed not for everyday use or for agricultural transport but to accompany community festivities, parades and processions.”

Cuba’s Animal Rights Law

The Cuban Council of State approved an animal rights regulation allowing authorities to fine and potentially imprison those who violate animal rights. The legislation will go into effect 90 days after its official publication. It is expected that both dog-fighting and cock-fighting will be banned in Cuba, though ritual animal sacrifices will be excluded due to religious

sensibilities. Locals said that they were pleased by the new measures and hoped that it would succeed in preventing rampant animal abuse. “I am very pleased that today we have woken up to this news,” said Ricardo Santana, a 24-year-old photographer, “because it will put a stop to abuse in the first place, and secondly, it will give power to animal rights activists.” In April 2019, 500 people held Cuba’s first authorized non-political, independent demonstration, marching through Havana to demand a law protecting animals. “We animal rights activists are overloaded with cases. And there are no medicines or help,” Cuban animal rights activist Gabriela Lopez said.

Kidnapped Girls Released

Hundreds of students who were abducted from an all-girls boarding school in northwestern Nigeria last week have been released, authorities said on Tuesday. Gunmen kidnapped 317 students from the Government Girls Junior Secondary School (GGSS) in the rural town of Jangebe in Zamfara state early on Friday morning. Zamfara state police and the Nigerian military conducted joint operations to rescue the schoolgirls. The governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle, announced early Tuesday that 279 schoolgirls had been freed. It’s unclear whether others remain in captivity, as the discrepancy in the numbers was not explained. “It gladdens my heart to announce the release of the abducted students of GGSS Jangebe from captivity,” Matawalle said in a statement posted on Twitter, along with photos of some of the girls. “This follows the scaling of several hurdles laid against our efforts. I enjoin all well-meaning Nigerians to rejoice with us as our daughters are now safe.” Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari took to Twitter to express his “overwhelming joy” over the release

of the schoolgirls. “I join the affected families and the people of Zamfara State in welcoming and celebrating the release of the abducted students of GGSS Jangebe,” Buhari tweeted. “This news bring overwhelming joy. I am pleased that their ordeal has come to a happy end without any incident. “We are working hard to bring an end to these grim and heartbreaking incidents of kidnapping,” he added. “The Military and the Police will continue to go after kidnappers. They need the support of local communities in terms of human intelligence that can help nip criminal plans in the bud.” Schools in rural Nigeria have been targeted in attacks and kidnappings in recent years. On Saturday, 27 students, five staff members and nine family members of the staff were freed more than a week after being taken from an all-boys boarding school in the west-central town of Kagara in Niger state. In December, 344 students were released about a week after being kidnapped from another boys’ boarding school in the northwestern town of Kankara in Katsina state. One of the most well-known kidnappings was in April 2014, when members of the jihadist group Boko Haram snatched 276 students from their dormitory at an all-girls boarding school in the northeastern town of Chibok in Borno state. Some of the girls managed to escape on their own, while others were later rescued or freed following negotiations. But the fate of dozens remains unknown. Boko Haram, whose name in the local Hausa language roughly translates to “Western education is forbidden,” has waged an Islamist insurgency in northeastern Nigeria since 2009 and has been targeting schools for a number of years, with the Chibok attack being the most notorious and widely publicized.

Massive Prison Break in Haiti At least 25 people died after a prison break at the Croix-des-Bouquets Civil penitentiary near Portau-Prince in Haiti. According to reports, the break last Thursday led to the escape of over 200 people. Deaths included both the prison director and a high-profile gang leader, the report said, citing authorities.

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Armed men shot at prison guards prior to the escape. Arnel Joseph, the gang leader, was Haiti’s most-wanted criminal prior to his arrest and was indicted on a sheet of charges including murder and kidnapping. Eyewitness reports said that he was seen on a motorcycle at a checkpoint on Friday prior to being struck in the middle of gunfire with local police.

Haiti’s Communications Secretary Frantz Exantus said at a Friday news conference that 60 inmates were recaptured while 200 still remained at large. “Twenty-five people died, including six prisoners and Divisional Inspector Paul Hector Joseph who was in charge of the prison,” he said. “Among those killed were some ordinary citizens who were killed by the prisoners during their escape.”

Iran Behind Explosion on Israeli Ship?

Defense Minister Benny Gantz accused Iran of orchestrating the explosion that crippled an Israeli ship off the coast of Oman. No one was hurt in the blast on Friday on the Israeli-owned MV HELIOS RAY as it anchored off of the Gulf of Oman. The freighter has since reported to Dubai for repairs, while Israeli intelligence agencies investigate the incident. In an interview hours after the incident, Gantz said that the close

proximity to Iran coupled with the high degree of tactical proficiency exhibited pointed to Iran as the culprit. He stressed, however, that the probe was still ongoing. “We need to continue investigating,” Gantz told Channel 11. “The Iranians are looking to harm Israelis and Israeli infrastructure. The proximity to Iran brings the assessment that there is a likelihood that this is an Iranian initiative.” A slew of vessels has suffered mysterious accidents in recent years in attacks attributed to Iran. The ship is owned by Israeli magnate Rami Unger and was carrying a fleet of cars from Saudi Arabia to Singapore when it was rocked by a massive explosion. According to a report the Dryad Global maritime intelligence firm released on Saturday, the attack was likely perpetuated by Iran in an effort to hurt Israeli interests while maintaining plausible deniability. “Whilst details regarding the incident remain unclear, it remains a realistic possibility that the event was the result of asymmetric activity by Iranian military,” wrote Drydad Global. “Such activity would be commensurate with current tensions

and Iranian intent to exercise forceful diplomacy through military means within its immediate area of interest,” continued the report. “Tensions between Israel and Iran remain fraught, especially in light of increased signs of rapprochement between Iran and the Biden administration. “Increasingly, Iran is also becoming fearful of improving relations between Israel and the Gulf states. Recent reports of behind-the-scenes cooperation between Saudi and Israel to counter Iranian activity are likely to influence any potential Iranian activity.”

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weapons purchase in Israel’s history, the deal will buy two new F-35 squadrons, the CH-53K, and new refuelers. Named the “Yasur” in Hebrew, the CH-53 heavy-lift helicopter was tasked with ferrying Special Forces and gear behind enemy lines but had seen an alarming rise in accidents in recent years due to its age. First pressed into service in 1969, the IAF’s Yasur fleet was grounded entirely due to safety reasons last year. Senior officers had warned in recent months that continuing to operate the helicopter would lead to disaster. In 2018, then-Israeli Air Force Commander Major General Amir Eshel said publicly that “flying 50-year-old helicopters with 50 people onboard during wartime and 30 people onboard in peacetime — that’s not safe.”

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tries have an uninterrupted supply of the lifesaving drugs. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced on Saturday that he and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had been conducting talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the initiative, adding that both would fly to Israel on March 4 to explore the idea further. Contending that the COVID-19 pandemic proved the importance of having access to the latest in pharmaceutical research, Kurtz wrote on Twitter that Austria had ramped up its research and production effort. “The aim must be to adapt the existing vaccines and treatments as quickly as possible or to produce new ones as quickly as possible – and to do so independently,” tweeted Kurtz. He added that Austria’s most important challenge was to “accelerate the production and procurement of vaccines for the future. “We have to prepare for this and for the phase after the summer,” said Kurtz. Netanyahu and the Danish prime minister already discussed the joint inoculation effort in a phone call on February 13, exploring cooperation in vaccine research and development, production, and marketing.

Netanyahu also recently revealed that he is negotiating with Pfizer to establish a vaccine plant in Israel and will host CEO Albert Bourla in March.

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JNF Earmarks $11M for Judea and Samaria

The Jewish National Fund (JNFKKL) voted to earmark NIS 38 million ($11.5 million) to purchase Palestinian-owned property in order to expand settlements in Judea and Samaria. The vote was held over Zoom last Thursday and passed by a single vote, an extraordinarily slim margin that attests to the plan’s controversial nature. The vote followed an hour-long rancorous debate between the charity’s left-leaning board members who fiercely opposed funding settlement expansion. While left-wing representatives had thought that they had a sufficient majority to block the measure, last-minute absences by the Hadassah Women’s Zionist Organization of America and Maccabi paved the way for the allocation’s approval. A final vote on the matter is scheduled to take place on March 23. The far-left Meretz party has since appealed to the JNF’s governing body to order a repeat of the vote in light of the close result. A slew of progressive board members has also circulated a petition calling for the vote to be annulled, arguing that Chairman Avi Duvdevani had prevented them from hearing legal opinions holding that the measure violated international law. The vote marks the first time the century-old charity fund has allocated budgetary funds for expanding settlements in Judea and Samaria. The JNF has traditionally avoided using its considerable resources to purchase property over the 1967 borders due to its controversial nature. However, the JNF board of directors voted in February to begin funding land purchases in Judea and Samaria, enraging its more liberal members. Led by Duvdevani, the initiative will see the JNF work towards expanding Jewish communities in the territories by identifying and buying land from local Palestinians. As per February’s resolution, the JNF-KKL will develop Jewish vil-

lages in Judea and Samaria by funding “projects, education, forestation and environmental protection.” The funds will be restricted towards expanding existing communities and will not go towards establishing new settlements. The policy shift has resulted in sharp condemnation from left-wing movements, lawmakers, and non-Orthodox denominations in the U.S. and Israel, who say that it harms the effort establish a Palestinian State. Ahead of the vote in February, Defense Minister Benny Gantz penned a missive asking board members to reject the “highly sensitive” measure due to the damage it would cause Israel “in the international arena as well as in relations with the incoming U.S. administration and relations with Diaspora Jewry.” Members of the board on the right celebrated the development. Pesach Lerner, head of the charedi Eretz Hakodesh slate at the World Zionist Congress, hailed the decision. “I am proud of this amazing achievement and congratulate our partners in it,” he said.

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tensibly due to the month-long travel ban that has prevented Israelis from flying overseas. But according to a new report, Israel didn’t take part in IDEX due to fears of an imminent Iranian terror attack that would target top executives at the trade fair. The result of intelligence supplied by the Mossad, the warning led the country’s biggest companies to pull out of the conference despite the lucrative deals they expected to sign. The terror attack was said to be planned by Iran in retaliation for this past November’s killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a world-renowned physicist who headed Iran’s nuclear program. Iran has blamed Israel for the daring hit and has vowed to exact revenge for the killing. With Abu Dhabi located a short distance from Iranian territory, Israel intelligence warned that the arms exhibition constituted an easy target for the Islamic Republic. The decision to scrap Israel’s participation, which included an official Defense Ministry delegation, was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Israel has been bracing for an Iranian retaliatory attack ever since the Iranian nuclear mastermind was killed near Tehran. Over the past three months, security at Israel’s overseas embassies have been upgraded to the highest possible level, while the IDF has stepped up its defenses on the Lebanese border. In December, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) vowed to exact revenge for Fakrizadeh’s assassination, warning that it “could happen at any place and at any time.” “The great nation of Iran will inflict its harsh vengeance on them at the right time,” said Major General Hossein Salami. “The crime of the savage terrorists created a great honor for the martyr Dr. Fakhrizadeh, and it presented this scientist as General Haj Qassem Soleimani, who had taken revenge on the Americans many times during his lifetime.”

A Military Alliance? Israel is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates to establish a regional anti-Iran military alliance. Quoting senior Emirati and Saudi sources, Israel’s i24 television chan-

nel reported that the military alliance would be modeled off of NATO and would aim to halt Iran’s regional subversion. The talks are said to be in the early stages and are a response to the Biden administration’s intent to return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.

“There is much to be gained by expanding cooperation,” said one source. Notably, the report was not denied by Saudi Arabia or Israel, with Prime Minister Netanyahu saying simply that “we are always looking to expand our ties with our Middle East partners.” The report came hours after Netanyahu conversed with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the tiny island nation’s de-facto ruler. According to the official transcript of the call, the two leaders conversed about the Biden administration’s effort to reach an agreement with Iran and stressed “the importance of the participation of regional countries in any negotiations on the Iranian nuclear file.” With Saudi Arabia officially refusing to recognize Israel’s right to exist, the alliance would constitute a major change in the relations between the Arab world and the Jewish State. While the UAE and Bahrain normalized relations with Israel this past summer as part of the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords, Riyadh refused to follow suit despite heavy pressure from the Trump administration. As part of the effort, Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia in November together with then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) in the coastal city of Noem. The trip, which was denied by Saudi officials, marked the first time an Israeli leader set foot in the Kingdom.

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Among those given vaccines were security officials working in the offices of PA President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, 100 Palestinian students heading abroad to study, fieldworkers in the Central Elections Committee, PA government ministers, Palestine Liberation Organization executive committee members over the age of 65, and some foreign embassy staff in Ramallah.

The Palestinian national soccer team was also immunized. The Health Ministry explained that the team had been asked to play a match abroad representing Palestine and that a coronavirus immunization was a condition for their participation. As of Tuesday, only 12,000 vaccines had reached Ramallah. Approximately 2,000 Moderna vaccines were sent by Israel to vaccinate medical staff, and another 10,000 were Russian Sputnik V vaccines sent as a donation by Russian president Vladimir Putin. The Palestinian Authority sent around 2,000 Sputnik vaccines to Gaza. The PA acknowledged that it also transferred 200 doses of the vaccine to Jordan. The Health Ministry claimed that 90% of the vaccines it had distributed in the West Bank — around 9,800 vaccines — had gone to frontline health care workers. The virus continues to surge in Palestinian territories. Palestinian Authority areas saw 1,819 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, with 28 patients on ventilators. “Israel, the occupation state, has far more respect for and fear of its own people than you,” one furious commentator wrote on the Health

Ministry’s Facebook page. “It even cares more for Arab workers… all you’ve done is inflict corruption and nepotism on us, while the rest of the people die from coronavirus or enter quarantine and die from hunger.”

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In an unfortunate turn of events, Israel’s high Court of Justice ruled on Monday that non-Orthodox conversions in Israel would be considered legitimate for the purpose of Israeli citizenship. The Reform and Conservative movements celebrated the ruling. Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs said the ruling “was years in the making and reflects the diversity and vibrancy of Jewish life in Israel and around the world.” “The Court has affirmed the reality that the Jewish people are stronger because of the contributions of Reform and Conservative Movements and their commitment to bringing more Jews into the Jewish People,” he continued. “We hope this ruling establishes a precedent that will lead to further recognition of the Reform and Conservative movements in Israel.” The Conservative Movement’s Rabbinical Assembly called the ruling a “rebuke” of “recent Knesset efforts to restrict religious freedom in Israel.” “This was a very long time coming. Not swift justice, but sweet and righteous just the same,” it said. Monday’s High Court ruling determined that people who convert to Judaism in Israel through the Reform and Conservative movements must be recognized as Jews for the purpose of the Law of Return and are thus entitled to Israeli citizenship. The bombshell decision, which shatters the longstanding Orthodox ruling on officially recognized conversions in Israel, was the culmination of an appeal process that began more than 15 years ago, involving 12 people in the country who converted to Judaism through non-Orthodox

denominations. The justices specified that they had previously withheld issuing a ruling to allow the state to handle the matter, but the state had failed to do so. The ruling only applies to conversions in Israel. Chief Sephardic Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef blasted the ruling. “What the Reform and Conservatives call ‘conversion’ is nothing but a forgery of Judaism,” he said in a statement, calling on lawmakers to work for a “quick” legislative fix. Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi David Lau said that those who undergo Reform or Conservative conversions “are not Jews.” “No High Court decision will change this fact,” he said. According to Agudath Israel of America, the ruling is a “body blow to true Jewish unity” and is “both misleading and dangerous.” “Misleading, because conversion is not a secular change of status; it is, inherently, a religious one. And dangerous, because bestowing legal status of any sort to ‘conversions’ that lack the essential elements that have defined geirus for millennia can only confuse the Jewish public and increase disunity.”

White House Declassifies Khashoggi Report

The State Department declassified an intelligence report that accused Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS) of ordering the 2018 assassination of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Saudi journalist had been abducted and killed in Riyadh’s Istanbul consulate in 2018 by operatives reporting to the crown prince. Ever since the saga exploded in an international scandal, MBS has denied knowing about the assassination and

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Saudi Arabia categorically denied the allegations, calling them “misleading and false” in a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia completely rejects the negative, false and unacceptable assessment in the report pertaining to the Kingdom’s leadership and notes that the report contained inaccurate information and conclusions,” the Foreign Ministry asserted. This report marks the first time that the U.S. allowed the findings to be published. Former President Donald Trump had prohibited the State Department from airing the conclusions due to concerns that such an act could torpedo the U.S.-Saudi alliance. Following the release of the U.S. intelligence community’s findings, the Biden administration sanctioned 76 senior Saudi officials for their role in the murder. The aforementioned individuals will be banned from visiting the United States and will have their assets in the U.S. frozen. Upon announcing the sanctions, Secretary of state Anthony Blinken said the move was a sign of the Biden administration’s intent to “push back against governments that reach be-

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House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, the measure would increase equality in Virginia by reducing “over-policing” in black and hispanic communities. “The House and Senate took a strong step in legalizing the sale and possession of Marijuana here in the Commonwealth,” tweeted Filler-Corn. “This legislation will make our criminal justice system fairer and help end the targeting of black and brown communities over the possession of cannabis.”

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A new bill proposed by Senator Elizabeth Warren would tax Americans whose net worth exceeds $50 million.

Known as an Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, the measure would levy a 2% annual tax on households worth between $50 million and $1 billion. All net worth that exceeds $1 billion would be taxed at 3%, something the lawmaker said would create a “fairer economy” by redistributing wealth. It also includes a 40% “exit tax” that would tax Americans seeking to give up their citizenship in order to avoid paying taxes. The bill is cosponsored by Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Brendan Boyle in Congress and Senators Bernie Sanders, Sheldon Whitehouse, Jeff Merkley, Kirsten Gillibrand, Brian Schatz, Ed Markey and Mazie Hirono. Pointing to a recent study at the University of California-Berkeley, Warren said that the tax would create “at least $3 trillion in revenue over 10 years” and would affect only 100,000 Americans. “The ultra-rich and powerful have rigged the rules in their favor so much that the top 0.1% pay a lower effective tax rate than the bottom 99%, and billionaire wealth is 40% higher than before the Covid crisis began,” Warren said. “A wealth tax is popular among voters on both sides for good reason: because they understand the system is rigged to benefit the wealthy and

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large corporations.” Jayapal contended that the progressive tax would “help level the playing field, narrow the racial wealth gap, ensure the wealthiest finally begin to pay their fair share, and invest trillions of dollars into our communities so we can make a real difference in the lives of people across America.” The bill is not expected to pass the Senate, which is evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats. Such a measure would need 60 votes to pass, something exceedingly difficult for a controversial wealth redistribution scheme such as Warren’s.

Monday and came after dovish high-ranking IDF officers circulated a similar petition a week earlier supporting the deal. In Monday’s letter, the ex-spies and generals argued that returning to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran would gravely harm Israel’s security and pave the way for Tehran to achieve nuclear capability.

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Saying that they “watched with great concern as your administration appears focused on creating a new agreement based on the flawed guiding principles of the JCPOA,” the Israeli security experts wrote that a new nuclear agreement constituted an existential threat to the Jewish State. “From a strict security perspective, this approach represents an existential threat to the Jewish State. It also would work against your Administration’s stated goal of stabiliz-

One-thousand-eight-hundred former officials from the Mossad intelligence agency and the IDF penned an open letter imploring U.S. President Joe Biden to oppose an agreement with Iran over its nuclear program. The missive was released on

ing the Middle East, as such action would push Israel and her Sunni allies into a dangerous corner and potentially ignite a massive nuclear arms race,” read the letter. “What is needed is not to succumb to the false brinkmanship and nuclear blackmail of Iran, and to use the maximum pressure sanctions to demand Iran accept a more effective deal that will not include sunset clauses, and will guarantee that Iran shall never have the capability to produce nuclear weapons,” it continued. “A deal that dismantles the military nuclear facilities, provides for real inspections anywhere anytime, limits enrichment for a very long time or prevents it and takes care of delivery systems (ballistic missiles).” The missive was organized by “Habitchonistim,” a group of right-leaning officials from the Mossad, IDF, Shin Bet, and Israel Police, and came as the Biden administration prepares to negotiate with Tehran on rejoining the nuclear deal with Iran. While former President Donald Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018, Biden has repeatedly spoken of his willingness to reenter the JCPOA should Iran stick to the terms.

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SARS-CoV-2 virus’s genetic makeup to spur the body to make spike proteins that combat the virus. During clinical trials, Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine was found to have a 72% efficacy rate, lower than the 95% boasted by competing drugs made by Pfizer and Moderna. It also showed 85% efficacy against severe variants of COVID-19 and 100% efficacy against symptoms leading to hospitalization and death.

However, this vaccine only requires one shot, unlike Pfizer’s and Moderna’s, and can be stored for as long as three months. It also protects against recently-discovered COVID-19 strains that have shown increased resilience to the already-available inoculations. In a press conference announcing the approval, chief U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony S. Fauci called the reduced efficacy rate of the

On Monday, senior White House advisor Cedric Richmond said that the Biden administration will soon unveil its proposal to pay reparations for slavery. Saying that the White House is “going to start acting now,” Richmond added that the Biden administration would begin the effort even before Congress releases its study on the issue. “We don’t want to wait on a study. We’re going to start acting now,” he asserted. Long a controversial idea, paying African Americans for the period in which slavery was legal in the United States is now going mainstream. Following the killing of George Floyd this past summer and the resulting race riots across America, President Joe Biden voiced his support for reparations “to heal decades of injustice and discrimination.” Only last week, former President Barack Obama went on record supporting reparations, calling it “justified” during a podcast he cohosts with rock star Bruce Springsteen. “So if you ask me theoretically: ‘Are reparations justified?’ The answer is yes,” Obama said. “There’s not much question that the wealth of this country, the power of this country, was built in significant part — not exclusively, maybe not even the majority of it — but a large portion of it was built on the backs of slaves.” While the idea has existed for decades, it was only recently that leading politicians came out in favor

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color have “characteristics aligning with the definition of Orientalism,” or the stereotypical, offensive portrayal of Asia. The two “African” characters, the study says, both have anti-black characteristics.

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“Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ catalog represents and supports all communities and families,” it said. The books targeted by the edict include “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” “If I Ran the Zoo,” “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!,” “Scrambled Eggs Super!,” and “The Cat’s Quizzer.” In the books, some characters are portrayed as Asians, carrying “white” characters. Books by Dr. Seuss — who was born Theodor Seuss Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904 — have been translated into dozens of languages as well as in braille and are sold in more than 100 countries. He died in 1991. The children’s author remains popular, earning an estimated $33 million before taxes in 2020, up from just $9.5 million five years ago, the company said. Forbes listed him No. 2 on its highest-paid dead celebrities of 2020, behind only the late pop star Michael Jackson. As popular as Dr. Seuss and his books are, some are triggered by his illustrations and writings. In 2017, a school librarian in Cambridge, Massachusetts, criticized a gift of 10 Seuss books from first lady Melania Trump, saying many of his works were “steeped in racist propaganda, caricatures, and harmful stereotypes.” In 2018, a Dr. Seuss museum in his hometown of Springfield removed a mural that included an Asian stereotype. A study, published in 2019, examined 50 books by Dr. Seuss and found 43 out of the 45 characters of

If you want to stay healthy, make sure you consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. That’s the optimal number of greens to eat to live the longest, according to a new study released by the American Heart Association (AHA) that analyzed data representing nearly 2 million adults worldwide. Two of those five servings should be fruit; the other three should focus on veggies, the study found. “This amount likely offers the most benefit in terms of prevention of major chronic disease and is a relatively achievable intake for the general public,” said lead author Dr. Dong Wang, an epidemiologist and nutritionist at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. But not all fruits and vegetables are created equal. “We also found that not all fruits and vegetables offer the same degree of benefit, even though current dietary recommendations generally treat all types of fruits and vegetables, including starchy vegetables, fruit juices and potatoes, the same,” Wang said. But peas, corn, potatoes and other starchy vegetables, for example, were not associated with a reduced risk of death or specific chronic disease. Green leafy vegetables rich in beta carotene and vitamin C, such as spinach, leafy green lettuce and kale, along with carrots, did show benefits. In the fruit category, fruits packed with beta carotene and vitamin C, such as berries of all kinds and citrus fruits, also helped reduce risk of death and chronic disease. Fruit juice was not found to be beneficial. The study, published Monday in AHA’s journal Circulation, was large and in two parts. The first was an analysis of data from the Nurses’

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U.S. Sanctions Russia

This week, the Biden administration announced its first sanctions against Russia over the treatment of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, blaming Moscow for poisoning the Kremlin critic. “Russia’s attempt to kill Mr. Navalny follows an alarming pattern of chemical weapons use by Russia,” an administration official said. The U.S. coordinated sanctions with the European Union, which already had imposed sanctions against a small number of Russian officials in Navalny’s case. Russia has denied involvement in poisoning Navalny, 44, who was

left in a coma for weeks at a Berlin hospital after the August attack. Navalny was promptly arrested and charged with violating his parole when he returned to Russia voluntarily in January. He was sentenced last month to more than two years in prison. On February 2, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the U.S. was “deeply concerned” about Navalny’s treatment. “We reiterate our call for the Russian government to immediately and unconditionally release Mr. Navalny, as well as the hundreds of other Russian citizens wrongfully detained in recent weeks for exercising their rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and of peaceful assembly,” Blinken said. President Biden vowed to take a tougher stance on Russia when he came into office. Some had criticized former President Donald Trump for being too soft on Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the announcement this week, the U.S. said it would be sanctioning seven individuals and 14 businesses and another enterprise, most of which were involved in the production of biological and chemical agents.

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Cancel culture is going after toy vegetables now. Mr. Potato Head – you know, the toy that looks like a potato and comes with facial features with which to decorate – will now be known as Potato Head. Hasbro says its Mr. Potato Head brand, which includes all kinds of toy tubers, is being changed simply to “Potato Head” in order to “better reflect the full line.” It clarified, “While we’re renaming the Mr. Potato Head brand to Potato Head to better reflect the full line, the iconic Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head characters aren’t going anywhere and will remain Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head.” Kimberly Boyd, the senior vice

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Purim Fun at HANC

Purim in Mishkon

dar and the holiday of Purim in particular are joy-filled. Mishkon (the division of The Jewish Board that provides services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities) was not going to let the pandemic dampen our fun. The entries into Mishkon’s design and create original Purim cards contest made the job of the judges incredibly difficult. Cards came in all colors, shapes and sizes; oversized cards with pom-poms and glitter; cardstock with cut outs and masks; traditional cards with stickers and feathers and, of course, markers and googly eyes abounded. The top four winners were sold as e-cards and postcards to share with family and friends. The homes that won celebrated with special activities such as pizza parties, makeyour-own-ice-cream-sundae events, and, of course, bragging rights. Thanks to our relationship with IAC we picked up really fun activity bags. The individuals were able to color Purim pictures with their new markers or make paper flowers while wearing funny mustaches, matching cape and masks and of course golden crowns – all found in their lovely new canvas bags. Some individuals went with the staff to local safe shuls to hear me-

The “Gantze Megillah” M’Dor L’Dor PHOTO CREDIT: BRODY BUNCH PRODUCTIONS

gillah and others had megillah come to them. Wherever they heard Haman’s name, the homemade groggers were enthusiastically used. Having Purim on Friday meant that our wonderful Shabbos workers were able to not only sing Shabbos zemiros but could incorporate Purim songs. It was, after all, Shushan Purim. It made it feel like a longer celebration! Mishloach manot were made and exchanged within the home, as we were not exchanging with others this year. Giving and receiving makes everyone feel good, and G-d willing we will be able to exchange with neighbors again next year. We are making sure to mix work with fun as we enter Pesach season. Preparations are underway to make kiddush cups and matzah covers as we sing our Pesach songs.

ermatologist Paul E. Brody, M.D., M.B.A., of Great Neck (center), is flanked by Russell (left) and Eli Mendelson, two of more than 325 students that he has instructed over the past two decades at the Middle School of the North Shore Hebrew Academy in the art of laining Megillas Esther. The Mendelson brothers are among those students who have mastered the skill of chanting the “Gantze Megillah.” Dr.

Brody lained the Megillah for the 26th year at the Great Neck Synagogue (GNS) on Purim night and day, as well as at the Young Israel of Great Neck on Purim morning. Russell Mendelson, J.D., M.B.A., chanted the Megillah in a simultaneous service on Purim night at GNS. Eli, of Goldman Sachs, read it there two years ago, and the brothers have collaborated, sometimes splitting the reading.

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Purim at Margaret Tietz

e are always fortunate at Margaret Tietz to have wonderful community partnerships that help even in difficult times. Purim at Margaret Tietz was made more freilichen this year again with the help of Mrs. Yael Schreiber and the wonderful children at the YI of Jamaica Estates who made the most cheerful mishloach manot for our residents. The boxes were hand

decorated and brought a smile to everyone’s faces. Israel Root from the Five Towns, with the dedicated girls from SKA, sent bags jammed packed with goodies. Rabbi Peikes from Chofetz Chaim Yeshiva read the Megillah, which was much appreciated by our residents. We look forward to next year when our celebration will include many of the families and the children.

Rabbi Yaakov Bender reading megillah for a family in quarantine

Adar Excites in Shulamith Middle Division

By Keli Faivish and Gabi Moskowitz

he month of Adar in Shulamith School for Girls is always fun and activity-filled. On Rosh Chodesh, the girls enjoyed Kanga-Jumping. Each girl got a pair of Kangaroo jumping shoes and had a dance party with their class. For the past week and a half, students were allowed to wear costumes according to the theme of the day. On Throwback Day, they dressed up in clothes from the past. They also had Twin Day, Dress as a Teacher Day,

and more. Another fun activity was when the girls brought in mini mishloach manot to swap with a classmate. Each girl brought one bag with two or three food items corresponding to her initials. Students had to guess who brought in each mishloach manot. A rite of passage for the eighth graders is hosting a Purim carnival for the younger grades. This year, the carnival was modified to be in line with COVID precautions, and although it was very different, the carnival was still a great success. There were so many booths and fun

things to do, from picking lollipops to spraying eighth graders with water. The Purim carnival heads, Yakira Kollander, Shani Laufer, Tamar Pinchasov and Nava Neuman, all worked so hard, and all their efforts paid off. “Despite the COVID restrictions, we were still able to create an amazing carnival, safe and fun, for the whole school to enjoy,” said Purim carnival head Nava Neuman. On Wednesday, every grade from one to eight had a chance to enjoy a concert featuring Yoni Z. The auditorium was rocking as students sang and danced, safely socially-dis-

tanced, with their friends. We thank the Shulamith Women’s Organization for sponsoring Kanga jumping, the carnival, and the concert. The amazing week ended off with a fun and silly masquerade fashion show for the eighth graders. Girls participated in pairs or trios, or chose to walk down the runway themselves, showing off their awesome Purim costumes. There were doctors, baseball players, chassidim, and even Curious George! The whole eighth grade had a wonderful time and enjoyed a kumzitz to conclude their pre-Purim fun.

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laughed at the comic Purim spiel. The faculty Purim video shown in school earlier in the day was especially entertaining, as were the outfits the teachers and administrators wore to the chagiga. Throughout Purim week, the yom tov spirit was clear to see as girls dressed in different costumes with brightly colored wigs each day. Taanis Esther, Thursday, February 24, became a day of chessed as SKA students delivered mishloach manos they had prepared to people in the community who would appreciate it the most. It was a very freilichen Purim at SKA in so many ways!

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Joey Newcomb Brings a New Ruach

ast Wednesday, the talmidim of Yeshiva of South Shore were treated to a very special guest musician, Joey Newcomb. R’ Newcomb, accompanied by a professional keyboardist, performed for the fifth through eighth grades and even stopped into a classroom! It was a fan-

tastic pre-Purim pump up and truly added to the excitement! Everyone knows how difficult the ongoing pandemic has been on parents, businesses, and the economy, and it has also been a stressful and hard time for children – out of their normal routines, having to quaran-

tine (perhaps the worst thing for an elementary-aged talmid!), wearing masks – the list goes on. This mini concert was such a needed outlet of energy and a refreshment to the boys’ spirits – they so enjoyed his playing and singing as well as his geshmak antics. He truly knows his

crowd and how to get them going! The boys got some fun hats, glow sticks, sunglasses, groggers and other items, which greatly enhanced their enjoyment and involvement in the music and fun! Thank you, Joey Newcomb, for the chizuk – we all enjoyed it very much!

Bat Mitzvah Girl Brings Simchas Purim to Local Holocaust Survivors

hese past 12 months have been very challenging to everyone in our community and around the world. The lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing guidelines have resulted in isolation for so many, especially seniors who are most vulnerable to COVID-19. Our community is home to hundreds of Holocaust survivors, most of whom have been confined to their homes for the past 12 months. This confinement can often have a severe toll on their mental health and even bring them back to darker times in their lives, triggering a downward spiral of their physical and mental health. One local bat mitzvah girl, Tziporah Lilker, knew she wanted to turn

her simcha into the perfect opportunity to not only embark on a new chapter of her life but to bring much needed joy to dozens of Holocaust survivors right here in our neighborhood.. Months before her bat mitzvah, Tziporah asked her parents to do a chessed project that would benefit Holocaust survivors. After reaching out to the JCCRP to collaborate on this project, it was obvious that, with her bat mitzvah taking place right before Purim, mishloach manos would be just the right medicine to bring joy to these precious seniors. Tziporah, a proud BBY student, set out to prepare a packing event for her bat mitzvah. Together with

her friends, they utilized the simcha to spread joy beyond the walls of the ballroom. Beautiful mishloach manos were packed by the girls filled with delicious treats. The mishloach manos were delivered by JCCRP volunteers just in time for Purim Anna, a 92-year-old Holocaust survivor, said, “This is really wonderful. These young ladies thinking about us warms my heart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Moshe Brandsdorfer, JCCRP’s executive director, commented, “It’s so refreshing to see young people get involved in chessed. We applaud Tziporah’s parents and teachers. May she continue to bring them and all of us much nachas!

For more information about bringing a chessed project to your simcha, please email bsatt@jccrp.org.

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HALB celebrated Purim all week leading up to the holiday. On Tuesday, HALB honored our local heroes. Thank you to the Woodmere Fire Department for joining us! Wednesday was Purim dress up day, and our staff and students went all out!

KADIMA Purim Program Continues to Move Forward – KADIMA!

very year the Kadima program at the Marion and Aaron Gural JCC hosts a fun-filled Purim party for its single parent families. Music, entertainment, costumes, mishloach manot and an ice cream bar are the usual fare. It’s one of the most highly anticipated programs we sponsor. Last year, the party took place the week before Purim and soon after our world changed drastically when Covid hit. This has been a difficult and painful year for everyone but the challenges single parent families have had to deal with greatly multiplied. Trying to raise their children and run a home, hold their jobs, pay their bills, and supervise their kids on Zoom, all singlehandedly, has been overwhelming. While the Gural JCC has not held any groups in person and has, as yet, not brought clients back into our building, the Kadima program did not miss a beat throughout the pandemic and continued to offer its clients services and much-needed support. Friendship groups for girls and boys, support groups for women and divorced and widowed adults all took place on Zoom on an increased weekly rather than monthly basis. One-onone counseling continued by

phone, as scores of new single parents reached out to seek our help on a myriad of levels. Emergency cash was dispensed for struggling clients, specialty lectures on self-care, financial planning, employment decisions as well as legal workshops were regularly scheduled and well attended, and our single parents were invited to access all our cultural arts classes and lectures to keep them engaged and feeling less isolated. But Purim? How could we possibly make Purim fun this year? Happily, we managed. With the help and support of our community on the Sunday before Purim,

once again, we were able to bring smiles of delight to our Kadima members. Our drive-thru Purim event was a huge success and a special treat for close to 100 members of our program. As they drove through our Harrison-Kerr Family Campus in Lawrence they were immediately greeted by festive Purim music arranged by Gary Wallin Productions and the high energy, brightly costumed Schnitzel Guys, who each stopped at every car to entertain the passengers – both young and old – with silly antics and interactive activities. The cars slowly moved along, honking their horns and collecting fresh-

ly baked assorted hamantaschen, overflowing mishloach manot bags excitedly prepared by the Irving Place Minyan bat mitzvah girls under the leadership of Rebbetzin Malki Feigenbaum, and colored pencil packs and super-hero workbooks generously provided by The National Council of Jewish Women. The huge bag of candy donated by an anonymous HAFTR student, coupled with several private Kadima donations and, of course, the support of UJA-Federation of New York, plus the time and effort put in by JCC staff and dedicated volunteers, all served to make this event so enjoyable, meaningful and

possible. While we pray that next year we will be celebrating Purim in person once again – in good health and high spirits – we are so grateful for the ongoing and collective support of our community that enables us to continue to effectively run this very essential program despite the many obstacles this year has presented. If you know of anyone needing Kadima services please contact Rachayle at (516)569-6733 ext. 222 or email rachayle.deutsch@guraljcc.org. The Marion and Aaron Gural JCC is a proud UJA-Federation of New York non-profit partner.

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The twelfth graders at MAY had a three-hour learning seder on Purim night from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. followed by cholent, music, and dancing

Simchas Purim at Khal Mevakshei Hashem in Lawrence

The FIDF distributed mishloach manot to soldiers in the IDF

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The talmidos of TAG’s Ganger Early Childhood division did not let Covid get in the way of their excitement for Purim. They enjoyed a real “mask”querade featuring a gamut of interesting costumes of course worn with masks!

MTA Purim Celebrations

TA talmidim, rebbeim, and faculty enjoyed a fun-filled week of Purim celebrations! Organized by Student Activities Director Rabbi Danny Konigsberg with help from Student Council, each day brought exciting events, including a Crazy Candy Cart that visited each shiur and distributed sweet treats, Jersey Day where talmidim showed off their favorite sports teams and dressed in team gear, and a delicious Ice Cream Party. The week capped off with an amazing grand finale, V’nahapoch Hu Breakfast BBQ Blowout & Costume Party, featuring dinner for breakfast foods, including sa-

lami and eggs, sausages and home fries, chicken and waffles, and, more importantly, the opportunity for talmidim to have a “Purim Seudah” with their rebbeim in a safe and socially distant manner. MTA also hosted a Purim Raffle, organized by senior Akiva Kra, with exciting prizes donated by faculty members! Proceeds from the raffle benefited the Meir Mishkoff, Z”L, Mishloach Manot Campaign, started by MTA alumnus Eytan Mishkoff (‘06) in memory of his father, Meir, a”h (‘75), who ran a 20-year Purim campaign supplying mishloach manos to IDF soldiers and those living in Israel.

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urim week was extra special at Shulamith High School as students had an unexpected surprise: color war! Always a highlight, color war is a unique combination as it encourages both achdus and competition. This year’s color war theme was hearing (Team Black) vs. seeing (Team White). The theme was chosen with intention – during a pandemic year, we have been forced to cover our nose and mouth while staying at a distance and limiting what we touch. We have been forced to use our eyes and ears more, which is why these senses were highlighted as the color war theme.

Shemiya (hearing) general Lily Eisenberg, captain Ruthie Alon, lieutenant Raizy Grossman, and COVID safety officer Yael Rovt worked together to decorate, delegate, and compete with vigor. For Re’iya (seeing), general Leora Goldstein, captain Shayna Mann, lieutenant Shuli Klein, and COVID safety officer Shira Gade gave the Shemiya team tough competition. Typical to color war competitions, incredible art banners were made, dances were created and performed (and even repeated in encore presentations!), and songs were sung. Freshmen on each team were also asked to create a shiur and to incor-

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porate their theme. The presentation of the shiur included visuals as well. Teams were also asked to produce inventions – Re’iya for the deaf community; Shemiya for the blind community. Inventions were well thought out and researched – the goal being to present to companies who can produce these creations. Finale featured the teams showcasing their final hard work in front of various panels of judges and the loud

cheers of SHS students. Director of Student Activities, Ms. Esty Munk, MCed the finale, keeping the energy high. When Shemiya was announced as the victor, the entire auditorium erupted in cheers –including the white team, showcasing the achdus SHS is so very proud of. SHS is grateful to all who made the incredible color war possible!

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Around the Community There were so many amazing costumes at this year’s Purim Madness Game at Yeshiva Sha’arei Zion in Forest Hills. The younger boys played in a dodgeball tournament, the older grades played a basketball tournament, and the rebbeim played basketball against the eighth grade

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urim was in the air at Yeshiva of Central Queens last week. Students and staff dressed up in costumes and enjoyed a day of singing and sharing mishloach manot with their teachers and friends. The PTO volunteers packed beautiful bags with a full seudah that were distributed to all of the staff in appreciation for all that they do, especially this year where they have gone above and beyond to keep the students in school learning and celebrating. To help make the week extra special, each cohort participated in

an exciting event with the Schnitzel Boys. There were contests and dancing and laughter throughout the building. The eighth grade girls joined in a kumsitz and enjoyed their time together.

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he YOSS Elementary School’s Annual Purim Mesibas, which are dedicated in memory of our cherished talmid, Ariel Newman, z”l, were held in the Abraham and Sarah Silber Mechina Beis Medrash. As each grade, split up by class, entered the Beis Medrash in full costumes, they were greeted to beautiful Purim music, performed live by Rabbi Drebin and Rabbi Wolf. Throughout out the Mesibas, each class was given a turn to get up and dance joyously with their Rebbi and the Menahel, Rabbi Robinson. It was a beautiful sight to see such simcha, even with all we have had to face this year! Midway through the Mesibas a

raffle for some amazing prizes was held. Boys won seforim, including beautiful Artscroll Megillas, remote control cars, games, and other toys. Rabbi Singer, a sixth grade rebbi in the Mechina, addressed the talmidim, imparting the paramount truth that Hashem loves the world and He loves each and every one of us! He regaled the boys with some fascinating stories illustrating the point – the boys were enraptured! At the end of their Mesibas, each class danced their way out to Rabbi Drebin and Rabbi Wolf playing Leshana Habah B’Yerushalaim – where we will all be IY”H next year for Purim with our Purim mask on!

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60 Holocaust Survivors Vaccinated at Pop-Up Site in Lawrence

Holocaust survivor Jack Rybsztajn being assisted by Cathy Byrne, Senator Todd Kaminsky, and UJA CEO Eric Goldstein

n a heartwarming display of unity, local institutions joined together on Sunday, February 28, to administer vaccinations to Holocaust survivors and elderly members of the Five Towns-Far Rockaway community. One-hundred-fifty vaccinations were given out at the pop-up vaccination site at the Gural JCC’s Harrison-Kerr Family Campus in Lawrence, NY. Sixty Holocaust survivors were among those who were vaccinated. UJA Federation of New York, in partnership with Gural JCC and with Northwell Health, worked with local community partners to identify Holocaust survivors and seniors who would most benefit from receiving their vaccinations locally. Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA Federation of New York, was on-hand at the vaccination site on Sunday. “This really does represent UJA at its best,” Mr. Goldstein said. He noted that the UJA has longstanding relationships with local

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non-profit partners, such as Gural JCC. As such, when organizing a vaccination drive such as the one held on Sunday, the UJA is able to reach out to those organizations in the community who reach out to Holocaust survivors and the elderly whom they know would otherwise not be able to obtain a vaccination. The Gural JCC was instrumental in identifying those who needed the vaccinations and assisting them in obtaining the vaccine at the site. “Across the Five boroughs, Westchester and Long Island, we’ve gotten vaccines for over 2,000 survivors so far,” Eric noted. He added that there are 1,500 Holocaust survivors who live on Long Island and that there are 35,000 to 38,000 survivors in the metropolitan area. Receiving a vaccination will give them a new lease on the ability to enjoy life to its fullest. Aaron Rosenfeld, CEO of The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, shared how important it was to hold the drive in our community.

Cathy Byrne, associate executive director at the JCC, Rabbi Avrohom Halpern, and Gural JCC CEO Aaron Rosenfeld at the vaccination site

“This was nothing short of a Purim miracle for many of our Holocaust survivors and frail elderly, most of whom have no access to computers or smartphones to make an appointment for themselves,” Aaron said. He added, “We intentionally made this a celebration of life and resiliency as most of those that received a vaccination had not been out of their homes for the entire year.” Aaron noted that Gural JCC has been part and parcel of the Five Towns community for decades. “For 40 years, the Gural JCC has been supporting those in need,” he said. “Today we helped to save lives.” Students from HAFTR High School and parents of HAFTR students volunteered to help at the vaccination drive. Standing outside, the students cheered alongside Gural JCC and UJA staff when Holocaust survivors drove up for their vaccinations. After receiving their shots, the survivors and the elderly were given gift bags from the student volunteers. One HAFTR volunteer spent his

time on Sunday playing the piano for those who were under observation after receiving the vaccine. The melodious chords filled the room with calming sounds. Ari Solomon, executive director of HAFTR, said that the students and staff were eager to participate in the vaccination drive. “Our student body, our parent body, and our staff are phenomenal when it comes to doing chessed,” Mr. Solomon said. A request for volunteers from HAFTR went out last Wednesday; all the slots were filled by Thursday, Ari said. Thirty students and 30 HAFTR parents volunteered their time on Sunday to help at the event. State Senator Todd Kaminsky visited the vaccination site. He helped Holocaust survivor Jack Rybsztajn of Woodmere receive the vaccine. Looking at the Holocaust survivors and the volunteers helping them, Ari Solomon asserted, “This is what makes our community so wonderful.”

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cademics at MTA aren’t limited to the classroom. They are opportunities to engage in hands-on learning and unique experiences. The yeshiva’s dynamic instructors bring learning to life for their classes every day and ensure that each talmid is an active participant in class discussions and has the chance to take on leadership roles. MTA’s Chemistry classes recently celebrated Dmitri Mendeleev’s (inventor of the Periodic Table) 187th birthday with Chemistry Week. Talmidim created and presented posters highlighting each element on the Periodic Table, which were displayed throughout the building for everyone to see and learn from. The week continued with a virtual presentation by Professor Laura Garfinkle, a former NASA chemist and grandmother of an MTA talmid. Professor Garfinkle discussed her work in developing the polymer fluid used in the beryllium stabilizing gy-

roscope on the Apollo space capsule. The week culminated with exciting magnesium “flash powder” demonstrations for each class and a special Mishmar with Rabbi Yitzchak Friedman, a certified sofer, who demonstrated how ink is made and discussed the chemistry and halacha involved in writing sifrei Torah, mezuzahs, and tefillin. Talmidim also enjoyed participating in a watch party, organized by chemistry instructor Mr. Chayim Goldberg, where they joined together on Zoom to watch the new Perseverance Rover land on Mars. They engaged in a lively discussion on Mars travel and talked about what this new mission hopes to accomplish. Interactive experiences like these make academics come alive for talmidim and help them develop a true love of learning and interest in continuing to expand their knowledge outside of class.

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The children at HANC ECC in West Hempstead are hard at work preparing for Pesach

YOSS Investigators

ur boys at Yeshiva of South Shore are thrilled to be experiencing this hands-on discovery lesson! What is the best way to study the food web of a barn owl? Why, dissect their pellets, of course! Owl pellets are made up the bones, hair, fur, nails, teeth and talons of their prey, which include small rodents and birds. These are the indigestible parts of the

organisms. The owl stores these parts in their gizzards, and then ejects the pellets through their mouth. Scientists find these treasures, take them back to a huge superheated autoclave, and blast all the germs away, so they can be studied! We found unbelievable specimens, including full skulls, scapula, femurs, pelvic bones, vertebrae, and so much more!

Taste Tests for Pesach

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’chaim,” said the YOSS kindergarten children as they taste-tested different grape juices, as they begin to learn all about the different parts of the Seder. While the peach grape juice got rave reviews, the sparkling grape juice had some boys’ faces looking confused.

Hands down, the “regular” Kedem (purple) grape juice was the winner. The boys also tasted different choices of karpas and noticed how the saltwater tasted like their tears. Tune in to find out the winners of the next taste test: matzah or bread? What do you like better?

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Irving Roth Enabled Darchei Torah Students to “Adopt” Survivors By Moshe Benoliel

r. Irving Roth, a survivor of the Holocaust who made it his life’s mission to ensure that the individual histories of his fellow survivors would be perpetuated by today’s children, was niftar last month at the age of 91. Mr. Roth founded the Adopt-A-Survivor project as a vehicle for students to meet and interview Holocaust survivors and commit to publicly retell those individuals’ stories in the year 2045, which will be a century after the liberation of Auschwitz. Adopt-A-Survivor was introduced to Yeshiva Darchei Torah in 2011. Since that time, its eighth grade talmidim have been privileged to meet, interview, and “adopt” elderly survivors of the Holocaust with a diversity of experiences, learning about their lives before, during, and after World War II. In recent years, the journey would

Mr. Irving Roth, a”h, founder of the Adopt-A-Survivor program, showing Yeshiva Darchei Torah students the numbers on his arm, October 2019

culminate at an annual event at the Yeshiva – with several of these survivors as honored guests in the front row – where the eighth grade boys would narrate multimedia presentations, complete with PowerPoint and video elements, illustrating each sur-

vivor’s story. In addition, the perimeter of the room would be arrayed with full-color dioramas that the boys would build from scratch, each depicting one or more scenes from that survivor’s harrowing experience.

“The introduction of the Adopt-A-Survivor project into our yeshiva has undoubtedly brought home the history of the Holocaust to our talmidim,” says Rabbi Moshe Leff, principal of Yeshiva Darchei Torah’s middle school. “Thanks to Mr. Roth’s vision and tenacity, the stories of these survivors are not merely text in a book but real, living truths that our students have been empowered to retell the world.” Mr. Roth, who grew up in the town of Humenne, located in modern-day Slovakia, had just recently been in communication with Rabbi Leff about introducing this year’s eighth grade students to the program. “Although Mr. Roth is sadly no longer with us,” Rabbi Leff concludes, “we will continue his legacy – as a zchus for his neshama and because this project, of history and memory, is a vital component of our boys’ educational experience.” Yehi Zichro Baruch.

YUConnects Game Night is a Winner

hat happens when you mix Digital Dov, an outstanding game show host, with 70 fun-loving eligible men and women – and then add 6 motivated matchmakers? Answer: 28 dates and counting! YUConnects’ recent virtual game show night was a pre-Purim event that turned social events upside down. Those who joined were able to partake in fast-paced trivia, a Covid edition of Family Feud, and experience a meeting opportunity that

hasn’t been offered in months. The end result was that more follow-up for dates were requested from this event than is often seen. Dov Katz of Krohma Music and the Onkore Band became “Digital Dov” last year when his events moved online. He graciously offered his hosting talents when his daughter got engaged through YUConnects. He wanted to “pay it forward” to allow others a chance to meet. With exuberance and quick wit, Dov allowed the participants to answer general

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trivia or “name that tune” songs via the chat but spotlighted a “lucky” few volunteers with background questions. “What I especially liked about him,” commented one woman, “was that he made everyone feel comfortable…. He just moved right along and made us laugh!” This specific event had a special bonus. Not only were the attendees able to enjoy an entertaining game show but there were rotating breakout rooms after the show with other activities and mini-games. “It was like group speed dating, so the six of us in each breakout session were able to find out more about each other. The timing felt just right, it was chilled, and we liked working out some of the puzzles together” was the feedback by a 27-year-old participant. Since the event was held virtually, it had a further advantage that people could join from farther away; some even logged on from Canada, Maryland, and California. The YUConnects group of Connectors (matchmakers) got right to work immediately after the event.

With an innovative online feedback page developed with SawYouAtSinai technology, each person who attended was able to view a listing of those who attended the Game Show and indicate willingness for a follow up zoom chat and date. Dozens of connections were immediately made, numbers exchanged, and the matchmakers were available for guidance or to supply additional information. Throughout the Covid pandemic, YUConnects has been in the forefront of arranging safe, and medically sanctioned, meeting opportunities for daters. An online resource listing of dating locations is available, as well as continuous “Meet the Matchmaker” or other social Zoom events. Recent community symposiums attracted hundreds of viewers, and a newly launched popular “CandiDate” podcast features candid conversations about relationships and dating. Celebrating its 459th engagement, YUConnects is open to the entire Jewish community, and is happy to respond to questions from the public. Go to www.yuconnects.com or email yuconnects@yu.edu to learn more.

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“Real-Life” Life Skills at IVDU LI

VDU LI is excited to have launched a new life skills program for the entire student body. The program, led by multi-talented behavior specialist and BCBA Alumah Pitterman, offers students both an in-classroom as well as out in the community opportunity to apply life skills to real life settings. The curriculum covers important skills for daily living including hygiene, car and street safety, skills to navigate in various store and other public settings, learning to order food in a restaurant, and money skills. The program began with a beautiful mishloach manos project in which students from Mrs. Karr’s class planned, shopped, packaged and even computer designed a card for the IVDU Staff mishloach manos. This inaugural project also had the added value of being generously sponsored by the IVDU parent body as an opportunity to send Purim gifts to the school staff, truly making it a win-win effort!

Rabbi Eisikovic’s seventh grade of Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island celebrated the completion of Perek Hakones with a beautiful siyum and a trip to ice skating. A fun time was had by all

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The Test that HaGaon HaRav Chaim Kanievsky, Shlita, Gave to the New Dirshu Sefer Hamafteiach on the Mishnah Berurah By Chaim Gold

sense of tension combined with tremendous anticipation was in the air as the senior members of Hanhalas Dirshu together with the primary editors of the new seminal Dirshu Sefer Hamafteiach on the Mishnah Berurah gathered outside the home of the Sar HaTorah, HaGaon HaRav Chaim Kanievsky, shlita. All present knew that there is no letter in the entire six chalakim of Mishnah Berurah that Rav Chaim does not know by heart. What would he say to the Mafteiach? It is well known that whenever the author of a sefer on halacha and especially the Mishnah Berurah comes to Rav Chaim, Rav Chaim asks halachic questions that are found in the Mishnah Berurah but not necessarily in the place where you would think of looking. The delegation was met at the door by Rav Chaim’s son, Rav Yitzchok Shaul Kanievsky. After greeting the delegation and perusing the new Sefer Hamafteiach, Rav Yitzchok Shaul surprisingly pulled a paper out of his pocket. The editors of the Sefer Hamafteach could not believe their eyes. Rav Chaim had personally prepared a list of questions and answers that are not easily found in the place where one would think of looking. Clearly, Rav Chaim wanted to test the Sefer Hamafteiach to see if it cited these obscure sources. The Black-on-White Answer Looking at the paper that he had transcribed from Rav Chaim, Rav Yitzchok Shaul read, “What happens if a person started to make a bracha on one item, let’s say an item whose bracha was borei minei mezonos, and before he completed the bracha some-

HaRav Chaim Kanievsky and his son, HaRav Yitzchok Shaul, testing the Dirshu Mafteiach

one took away the borei minei mezonos item and replaced it with a borei peri haeitz item? If he has not yet said the words borei minei mezonos, can he change his bracha to borei pri haeitz?” Now, anyone with some degree of familiarity with the Mishnah Berurah would assume that the answer to this question is in chelek beis, the chelek of Mishnah Berurah where the laws of brachos on food are discussed. The editors of Dirshu’s Sefer Hamafteiach on the Mishnah Berurah quickly opened the Sefer Hamafteiach to the topic “bracha.” They then thumbed their way to the sub-topic, “Finishing it when one didn’t initially have in mind to make that bracha.” The Sefer Hamafteiach, however, does NOT send you to chelek beis because the answer to that specific question does not appear in chelek beis. Rather, it is in siman 8 in chelek aleph! What is the question discussed in siman 8, chelek aleph which deals with the halachos of tzitzis!? The question there is if someone started making a bracha on his tallis but before he finished the bracha someone took the tallis away from him, leaving his tefillin there, still in front of him. Can he finish the bracha by saying l’haniach tefillin instead of saying l’hisatef b’tzitzis? The answer is that he is permitted to say the bracha on tefil-

lin. Thus, the answer to Rav Chaim’s original question is yes, it is IS permitted to make a borei peri haeitz on a fruit even though you started making the bracha on a grain. It was amazing to see Rav Kanievsky’s expression when he looked in the Mafteiach, and there was the answer to Rav Chaim’s question, black on white! He asked many more such questions (more of which we will cite later), and the Sefer Hamteiach on the Mishnah Berurah passed Rav Chaim’s difficult test with flying colors. Practical Halacha L’Maasah There is a tremendous buzz in the Torah world with the recent appearance of the Dirshu Sefer Hamafteiach. Rav Binyomin Birenzweig, one of the primary editors of the sefer, related why its appearance has so taken the Torah world by storm. He explains, “Over the past couple of decades, many, many halacha sefarim – sefarim that we call, ‘sifrei kitzurim’ wherein practical halachos on a certain topic are condensed into one sefer – have been published. A byproduct of this is that for many, the Mishnah Berurah had stopped becoming the sefer where one looks up the halacha. Rather, it has become a sefer that you learn in a learning seder. When one actually needs the halacha

l’maaseh, one often turns to the abbreviated sefarim. This causes the learner to lose so much depth and understanding of the halacha.” Nearly ten years ago, Dirshu began to address this issue by publishing the famed Mahaduras Dirshu Mishnah Berurah. The Mahaduras Dirshu published alongside the Mishnah Berurah, many piskei halacha from the later poskim on areas discussed by the Mishnah Berurah. Mahaduras Dirshu revolutionized the learning of Mishnah Berurah as a practical sefer on halacha l’maaseh thereby ensuring that the learner actually gains a comprehensive understanding of the halacha starting with the Shulchan Aruch, continuing with the Mishnah Berurah and culminating in the piskei halacha of more recent poskim. Still, the Mishnah Berurah is a sefer containing tens of thousands of piskei halacha spread across the Mishnah Berurah, the Biur Halacha and the Shaar HaTziun. If you add the tens of thousands of additional piskei halacha in Dirshu’s Biurim and Musafim additions, it can become difficult to quickly located a psak halacha when you need it. 6,000 Primary References and Over 70,000 Secondary References! That is why, after consulting with leading gedolei hador and gedoleli haposkim, Dirshu embarked on the historic Sefer Hamfteiach. It was years in the making, but now, the new, one-volume sefer possesses over 6,000 primary references and over 70,000(!), yes, 70,000, secondary references. In addition, Dirshu has included an English section for those who may not be familiar with some of the current day Lashon Kodesh terminology. Members of Dirshu’s han-

hala have visited tens of leading poskim, all of whom have been simply amazed by the comprehensive nature of the Mafteiach and how it will enable Yidden across the globe to better observe halacha. Poskim such as Rav Osher Weiss, Rav Naftoli Nussbaum and so many others have encouraged Dirshu’s hanhala and thanked them for what they termed “a historic addition to the seforim shrank of Klal Yisrael.” Getting back to Rav Chaim Kanivesky’s house, Rav Chaim’s son, Rav Yitzchok Shaul, took out the list of the many questions that Rav Chaim asked. Another one was, “Does bentching absolve someone from reciting the after bracha of borei nefashos?” Rav Avigdor Berenstein, one of the members of Dirshu’s hanhala, immediately opened the Sefer Hamfteiach to “Borei Nefashos.” He then looked up the subheading, “Does Birchas Hamazon, pater it?” The Mafteiach takes you to siman 137, se’if kattan 16. The question there is about someone who did not take part in a meal but wants to join two others who did, to enable them to make a mezuman. If he ate something, even a shehakol, he is permitted to join, thereby creating the mezuman. Is he allowed to listen to the entire bentching, answer amein to the brachos, and therefore absolve himself from the bracha acharona of borei nefashos? The Mishnah Berurah says no. Indeed, the new Dirshu Sefer Hamafteach has found favor in the eyes of the Sar HaTorah, Rav Chaim Kanievsky, shlita. It is not only Rav Chaim. During the short time since it has been published, it has become an important addition to the sefarim shrank of anyone that seeks out psak halacha in the Mishnah Berurah and the subsequent poskim.

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Sugar High Trivia 1. How many calories are there in one teaspoon of sugar? a. 15 b. 30 c. 45 d. 120 2. In 1843, Moravian Jakub Kryštof Rad, director of a sugar company, was granted a patent to do what? a. Use sugar in candy b. Make sugar cubes c. Turn sugar into a powder-like substance d. Make ices out of sugar 3. Which country consumes the most sugar in the world, per capita? a. U.S.A. b. Germany c. Netherlands d. Ireland 4. There are three main categories of sugar. Which one of the following is not one of those three? a. Polyos b. Disaccharides c. Monosaccharides d. Miluvshalachmanows

5. Two hundred years ago, the average American ate only 2 pounds of sugar a year. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, how much sugar does the average American currently eat per year? a. 4 pounds b. 13 pounds c. 21 pounds d. 152 pounds 6. To avoid listing “sugar” as the first ingredient, food manufacturers may use a different name (such as dextrose, galactose, glucose, etc.). How many different names are there for sugar? a. 12 b. 32 c. 56 d. 1,354 7. In 1985, Coca Cola switched over to corn syrup rather than cane sugar, to sweeten their classic cola. If you want to see what Coca Cola with sugar tastes like today, what do you have to do? a. Go to the Coca Cola museum in Atlanta where they give out small cans of Coke sweetened with sugar b. Go to South America where they still use sugar to sweeten Coke

Answers: 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. C 7. D Wisdom Key: 6-7 correct: ARRRRRGGHHHHHHHh!!!! You have got to slow down on the sugar. Do you really need to spray that sugar spray in your mouth? Isn’t it enough that you have a ring pop on every finger? 3-5 correct: You are an average American… How are those 152 pounds of sugar feeling? 0-2 correct: “Uh, well, I just must tell you. Aunt Sally and I have been off of sugar for 13 years now and we, uh, eh, feel so great. You really have to try it. I mean we don’t feel deprived at all. We eat blackened salmon for breakfast, grilled salmon for lunch, and seared salmon for dinner. On our anniversary we celebrate with broccoli ice cream.” Sounds like fun – but at least they have all their teeth!

c. Try to find an old can in your grandmother’s pantry d. Buy a kosher for Pesach Coke bottle (marked with the yellow caps), which use sugar instead of corn syrup which is not kosher for Pesach

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Feeling Anti-Social? Here are some excuses for not hanging out with your buddies The President said he might drop in. The man on television told me to say tuned. I’ve been scheduled for a karma transplant. I did my own thing and now I’ve got to undo it. I have to go to the post office to see if I’m still wanted. I have to check the freshness dates on my dairy products. I’m attending the opening of my garage door. I’m being deported. I’ve come down with a really horrible case of something or other. My plot to take over the world is thickening. I have to fulfill my potential. I have some real hard words to look up in the dictionary. The last time I went out, I never came back. I have to answer all of my “occupant” letters. None of my socks match. I changed the lock on my door and now I can’t get out. I’m making a home movie called, “The Thing That Grew in My Refrigerator.” I’m touring China with a wok band. I never go out on days that end in “Y.” I just picked up a book called “Glue in Many Lands,” and I can’t put it down. There are important world issues that need worrying about. I feel a song coming on. I’m trying to be less popular. I’m waiting to see if I’m already a winner. You know how we psychos are. My favorite commercial is on TV. I have to study for a blood test. I’m observing National Apathy Week. I’m going to the Missing Persons Bureau to see if anyone is looking for me. I have to stay home and see if I snore. I prefer to remain an enigma. I have to make an air sandwich.

I’m sorry; I have to rotate the strings on all of my shoes. I don’t want to ruin our friendship. I left my tolerance in another coat. I’m too busy watching the paint dry. I’m going to be playing with my mental blocks.

You Gotta be Kidding Me! Jim gets pulled over by police. “Step out of the car,” says the cop, “I am going to need you to take a breathalyzer test.” “I can’t,” Jim says, “I have asthma that can set off an attack.” “Alright,” says the cop, “then you’re going to have to take a blood test.” “Can’t do that either,” Jim replies, “I am a hemophiliac. If a wound is opened, I won’t stop bleeding.” “Ok,” the cop answers, “then I will need a urine sample.” “Sorry,” says Jim, “I also have diabetes. That could push my sugar count really low.” “Fine, so just come on out, and walk a straight line for me.” “Can’t do that either,” responds Jim. “Why not?” asks the cop. “Well, because I’m drunk! I could go to jail!”

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Torah Thought

Parshas Ki Sisa By Rabbi Berel Wein

approach this week’s Torah reading while still under the inﬂuence of the great holiday of Purim. As such, I have long noticed that, according to the Talmud, the name of the hero of the Purim story, Mordechai, is alluded to in the portion of this week’s Torah reading, which describes the spices that constitute the incense oﬀering in the tabernacle and temple. The names of Haman and Esther, that the rabbis also connected to verses that appear in the Torah, are more easily found in the explicit texts that the Talmud makes reference to.

However, the name of Mordechai, that is hidden within the ingredients for the incense service, is more diﬃcult to discern and seems to be somewhat of an esoteric stretch. It seems there must be a deeper connection and message involved, as well as the link between Mordechai and the incense service of the Tabernacle and Temple. All of the interpretations that appear in the Talmud contain far deeper meaning than the literal words. That is why the Talmudic commentaries are so abundant and seemingly end-

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less, both in number and in the analysis and interpretations. So, when the rabbis of the Talmud associated Mordechai with this particular incense service, they wished to convey a deeper and more subtle message than merely a clever play on words. The ideas and words of the Talmudic sages speak to every generation of Jews, in every circumstance, and for all societies. The task of the scholars of Israel is to be able to ferret out the speciﬁc ideas that are intended for them and for their times.

Elazar was able to use it to allay the ravages of a plague. I feel that this depicts the speciﬁc connection between Mordechai and the incense service. In the hands of the righteous and altruistic holy servants of G-d, the incense serves as a blessing and has enormous curative powers. In the hands of those who wish only to proﬁt for themselves and have base motives, even if only at the moment that they are performing the sacred service, the incense can be a lethal and destructive force.

The ideas and words of the Talmudic sages speak to every generation of Jews, in every circumstance, and for all societies.

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The incense service was viewed by the Torah as having enormous positive, curative, and ennobling powers. It could prevent plagues and pandemics, could purify the atmosphere, cleanse the Temple of odors and ﬂying insects, and also serve as the protective cloud that preserved the priests who oﬀered it on behalf of the people of Israel. However, at the same time, it also had the power of being lethal, destructive, with the ability to cause immense personal and national tragedy. The sons of Aaron died because of this incense, while their brother

The greatness of Mordechai was his humility and self-eﬀacement. It is his total devotion to the salvation of the Jewish people and his willingness to risk all in order to save the people that elevates him to the highest rank of Jewish leadership and heroism. He becomes a living incense, with all of the blessings that this service entails and brought to the Jewish people. All of us should strive to be disciples of Mordechai and to sanctify ourselves with our spiritual incense service. Shabbat shalom.

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From the Fire Parshas Ki Sisa

Wealth – The Ideal Way to Serve G-d? By Rav Moshe Weinberger Adapted for publication by Binyomin Wolf

hese parshios are filled with great wealth, gold, and silver. The Mishkan itself, the vessels in the Mishkan, and the garments of the kohein gadol must be made of gold, silver, bronze, and rich fabrics. Why does Hashem demand such “honor and glory” (Shemos 28:2)? What purpose does this serve? Doesn’t Hashem prefer when we “walk humbly with G-d” (Micha 6:8)? Doesn’t the Mishna in Avos (6:4) say, “This is the path of Torah: eat bread with salt, drink a measure of water, sleep on the earth, live a life of pain, and toil in Torah”? While none of the kosher restaurants on the avenue have yet to be named “Bread with Salt,” isn’t such simplicity, even deprivation, the ideal? Why does the Torah command such opulence when it comes to the Mishkan and the kohanim? And why do these parshios

of using our wealth to serve Hashem always occur during the month of Adar, the time of joy? One could answer that gold, silver, honor, and glory are only the ideal when it comes to the Mishkan, Beis Hamikdash, kohanim and shuls, but that in individuals’ private lives, simplicity is the ideal. This answer is also not entirely satisfying, however. There were tzaddikim like Reb Meir Premishlaner, zy”a, and Rav Uri Strelisker, zy”a, who served Hashem in abject poverty because they viewed this as the ideal. It was known that Reb Uri Strelisker had very few chassidim and that the chassidim he had were as poor as he was. In fact, it was said that when a wealthy person became a chassid of Reb Uri, he soon lost all of his wealth. Perhaps this is why he had so few chassidim.

Many other tzaddikim, however, believed that a Jew should serve Hashem with honor and glory even in his private life. It is known that Reb Yisroel of Ruzhin, zy”a, and Reb Mendeleh Vitebsker, zy”a, lived in this way. In fact, Chazal appear to extol the service of Hashem in wealth as an ideal when they say (Avos 4:9), “Anyone who fulfills the Torah in poverty will ultimately fulfill it in wealth.” It is therefore not so simple to answer that honor and glory only have their place in the Mishkan, Beis Hamikdash, shuls, and kohanim. We can begin to appreciate the proper nature of the balance between service of Hashem with wealth by studying a teaching of Rebbe Nachman, zy”a. He writes in Likutei Moharan 56: Every single Jew has an aspect of royalty… And every single person

must not use the aspect of royalty for his own benefit and for his own needs. His aspect of royalty must not serve as his slave in order to fulfill his personal cravings. Instead, a person must be a free man… The opposite of the holy aspect of royalty is evil royalty, meaning the kingdom of Haman/Amalek… This is the aspect of the lust for wealth… “And to the sinner He has given the matter of gathering and accumulating…” (Koheles 2:26) We see from Rebbe Nachman’s teachings that for Haman and Achashverosh wealth was not a means to an end. The accumulation of wealth was an end unto itself. This is why Achashverosh held an enormous feast (Esther 1:4), “to show the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor of his excellent majesty.” And even when Haman’s plans began

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unraveling, he could not restrain himself (Esther 5:11), “And Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches and his many sons…” Most people in the world (Esther 3:2) “bow and prostrate themselves before Haman,” the pursuit of the accumulation of wealth for its own sake. But “Mordechai did not bow or prostrate himself” (ibid.). And in the end, “it was reversed, the Jews should rule over their enemies” (Esther 9:1). All of Haman’s wealth originally came from Nevuchadnetzer’s conquest of Eretz Yisroel. He derived his wealth from the Jewish people! And ultimately Haman’s fortunes were reversed and his wealth was returned to the Jewish people (Esther 8:1-2). All the wealth and the vessels of the Beis Hamikdash which had been taken captive by Haman’s kingdom of evil were returned to the kingdom of holiness and the Jewish people. We see the wealth of the Jewish people being expelled from the descendants of Haman in recent news as well. As many of the older Nazis, may their names be blotted out, die, their children are selling their property. We therefore see paintings and valuables stolen by the Nazis now emerging in auction houses and sales all over Europe as the kingdom of wickedness is forced to vomit out the wealth they stole from our people. The inner essence of money is reflected in the fact that the numerical value of the word for money, mamon, is the same as the word ladder, sulam. A ladder (Bereishis 28:12) “stands on earth and its top reaches the Heavens.” Money can be used to lift a person up to the heavens or it can cast a person down into the lowest depths of the earth. A person can use his wealth like Mordechai and Esther or like Haman and Achashverosh. Rav Shamshon Refael Hirsch, zt”l, and other tzaddikim explain the reason the Torah disqualifies an animal sacrifice or kohein with even the slightest blemish. Why must they be so perfect? Rav Hirsch explains that the Torah is teaching us that the Torah is not only for those who are defective. It is not a religion for those who cannot do any better. A Jew must understand that the Torah does

not demand that a Jew be bent, broken, and weak. The Beis Hamikdash, the kohanim, and the korbanos must reflect the regal nature of our role in the world. Judaism is not only a refuge for the infirm or mentally ill. The Beis Hamikdash and Mishkan must be filled with beauty, splendor, joy, and perfection to show that the service of G-d is the ultimate source of beauty, grace, and fulfillment of the highest order. Every type of person,

the ultimate accomplishment of life. Some people specifically choose to serve G-d by avoiding the dangerous test of wealth by living a life of poverty and simplicity. And others’ lot from Heaven is such that they must serve Hashem in a state of poverty. Still others are blessed with wealth or choose to serve G-d with a life of splendor and wealth. All types are part of the Divine plan. The balance between using one’s

“Rabbi, how are you able to speak about faith and trust in Hashem with the same enthusiasm as usual even as the remains of your factory are still burning?”

from the most broken to the most accomplished, has his or her place in Yiddishkeit. But everything in the Mishkan and Beis Hamikdash, the epicenter of the Divine presence on earth, must be perfect to show that Divine service represents the pinnacle of what a human being can be. We can now understand why these parshios are read during the Adar, the month of our joy. We must know that service of G-d, as exemplified in the Mishkan, is the ultimate beauty and splendor. But the Torah interjects the story of the Golden Calf into the parshios of the splendor and wealth of the Mishkan. This serves as a warning of the dangers of misusing gold, wealth, and the like. When used in the service of G-d, it is an ideal way of serving G-d. But when used to serve one’s self, when it exists as an end unto itself as it was used by Haman and Achashverosh, it leads a person down into the lowest depths of idolatry. These parshios teach us the beauty, splendor, and joy of being free people who use wealth for the service of G-d like Esther and Mordechai and not slaves to one’s own desires like Haman and Achashverosh. We must not bow down to the wicked kingdom of Haman that idolizes wealth and the accumulation of luxury as

wealth for Divine service or being a slave to it is illustrated by a beautiful story about one of the famous Breslov chassidim, Rav Yitzchok Breiter. Rav Breiter was a very successful owner of a shoe factory in Warsaw before the War. Every day in shul he gave a short drasha between Mincha and Maariv. As a dedicated Breslover chassid, he spoke virtually every day about the importance and nature of emunah (belief in G-d), bitachon (trust in G-d), and simcha (serving Hashem with joy). There was one older Yid in shul who listened to these drashos cynically, thinking, “It’s easy for Rav Yitzchok to speak about emunah, bitachon, and simcha. He is wealthy and has everything he needs!” This man mentally dismissed Rav Breiters drashos and even made fun of his message to others around him. Unfortunately, Rav Breiter’s factory burned down one day. He lost everything. With more than a little relish, the older man waited for davening that night to see whether Rav Breiter would have as much emunah, bitachon, and simcha as usual now that he was no longer the wealthiest Jew in shul. To his great surprise, Rav Breiter spoke as enthusiastically as ever about how important it is for a Jew to have emunah, bitachon, and

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simcha. Unable to restrain himself, this Jew walked over to Rav Breiter after davening and asked him, “Rabbi, how are you able to speak about faith and trust in Hashem with the same enthusiasm as usual even as the remains of your factory are still burning?” Rav Breiter answered using a parable. According to the Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 94:8), a person must stand during Shmonah Esrei. The Mishna Berura explains the halacha when one is leaning on something. Is leaning considered standing or is it more comparable to sitting? He explains that if the person is leaning with so much of his weight that if the object were to be removed, he would fall, then it is considered as if he is sitting. If, on the other hand, he is not placing much of his weight on the object such that if it were to be removed he would remain standing, then it is considered as if he is standing. Rav Breiter explained that it is the same thing with wealth. If a person’s emunah, bitachon, and simcha is dependent on his wealth such that if he were to lose his wealth, he would lose his faith, trust, and joy, then his emunah and bitachon were not real to begin with. If, however, his faith and joy would remain intact even if he would lose his wealth, then this reveals that his faith and trust in Hashem were genuine all along. He explained to the man that he never depended on his wealth for his faith and trust in G-d. May Hashem help all of us believe and trust in Hashem so that we use whatever wealth we have as a means of serving Hashem and not an end in and of itself. And may Hashem return all of the wealth, beauty, splendor, and grace stolen by the nations of the world to their proper place in the hands of the Jewish people so that we may serve Hashem with the glory and splendor of the rebuilt Beis Hamikdash, may we merit it soon in our days.

Rav Moshe Weinberger, shlita, is the founding Morah d’Asrah of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, NY, and serves as leader of the new mechina Emek HaMelech.

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Parsha Ponderings Parshas Ki Sisa

With the End in Mind By Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetzky

fter the last few parshios discussed the building of the Mishkan, Parshas Ki Sisa discusses the mitzvah of Shabbos. The pasuk tells us, (31:17) “Uvayom hashevi’i shavas vayinafash, And on the seventh day, He rested and was refreshed.” But there is an additional hidden reference in this pasuk as well. The Gemara (Taanis 27b) tells us an additional lesson learned from this pasuk. When the Shabbos arrives, along with it comes a neshama yesaira, an “additional soul.” This extra soul comes to every Jew at the onset of the holy Shabbos and remains with him throughout the day, boosting his spiritual capacity and enabling him to soak in the extra holiness of the day. The Gemara tells us that the word “Vayinafash” hints to “Vay avdah nefesh, woe to him” when this soul leaves us at the end of Shabbos, as we have lost this special additional divine boost. Why does the Torah give us this reference in middle of the text discussing the arrival of Shabbos, rather than in midst of the discussion of the end of Shabbos?    Rav Akiva Eiger, zt”l, the great Talmudic scholar, was the leader of

the Jewish world in the late 1700s and early 1800s. One of his close students was getting married and requested that his great rebbe travel to the wedding to oﬃciate the ceremony and rejoice with him. Unfortunately, Rav Akiva Eiger was unable to make the trip, but he assured his student that he would send a replacement to take his place. Rav Eiger asked a close disciple,

parted the hall, and only close family and Rav Margoulis, remained. Noticing this strange phenomenon, one of the guests approached him and asked him why he stayed so late at the wedding. Rav Margoulis answered, “I am here as a messenger of my great rebbe, Rav Akiva Eiger. Our sages teach us that one who sends a messenger to do a mitzvah for him is considered

Shabbos is so holy, yet sometimes it is hard to appreciate it fully – until you don’t have it anymore.

Rav Ephraim Zalman Margoulis, author of Sefer Beis Ephraim and noted rabbi and scholar in his own right, to take his place and travel to the wedding, which he gladly did. At the wedding, Rav Margoulis oﬃciated the ceremony, enjoyed the festive meal, and rejoiced with the groom. However, even after most of the guests had left, Rav Margoulis stayed at the wedding. As the wedding was winding down, all the other rabbis and community leaders de-

as if he himself actually did it. So, in essence, right now, since my rebbe sent me as his messenger, I am in his place and I am him! But I can only remain in this exalted status so long as I am his messenger – at the wedding. So I am staying here as long as I can!”    My grandfather, Rav Binyamin Kamenetzky, zt”l, quotes the Rebbe

of Ger, Rav Yehuda Leib Alter, in his classic 19th century work, Sfas Emes, who explains the above quandary. Hashem is commanding the Jews about Shabbos. Shabbos is so holy, yet sometimes it is hard to appreciate it fully – until you don’t have it anymore. As the sun sets on the Shabbos, and we start to realize that we are being thrust back into a new work week, we suddenly begin to feel the pain of the loss of Shabbos. “Woe to us” as we lose our extra spiritual boost in the form of an additional soul. Hashem therefore tells us at the onset: don’t squander the Shabbos! You will receive an extra gift of an extra soul. Appreciate it in the beginning, right at the onset of Shabbos – then you will merit to use it fully!

Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetzky is the Director of Advancement at Yeshiva of South Shore – Yeshiva Toras Chaim Beis Binyamin. He is currently compiling the Torah thoughts from his grandfather, Rav Binyamin Kamenetzky, zt”l, into print, in Hebrew and English. If you have any stories or divrei Torah to share from his grandfather, or to subscribe to receive a weekly dvar Torah from Rav Binyamin Kamenetzky’s teachings, you can email him at skamenetzky@yoss.org.

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Delving into the Daf

A Challah Covering Quiz By Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow

he Daf this week touched on the practice of covering the challah before the Shabbos meal (Pesachim 100a-b). Three reasons are offered for this practice. Tosfos cites two of them. The first is from Rav Achai Gaon. He said it should be clear that the challos are specifically for Shabbos. This is a way of honoring Shabbos. We cover the challos to demonstrate that the challos were not for a weekday meal. When we say “Boruch… Mekadeish HaShabbos” before uncovering the challah it is clear that the meal is for Shabbos. The second reason cited by Tosfos is that a double portion of manna fell on Friday. No manna fell from the sky on Shabbos or yom tov. Therefore, we commemorate the manna that was absent on Shabbos or yom tov by using two challos to represent the double portion of manna. Hashem protected the manna with a layer of dew below it and above it. Therefore, the covering on the challah represents this layer of dew. The third reason cited by the Rishonim for covering the challah is to protect it from shame. In general, the bracha recited on the challah should precede the bracha recited over wine. During the week, Hamotzi is recited before Hagefen. On Shabbos, when kiddush must be recited first, we are forced to reverse the order and recite Hagefen first. To somewhat rectify this “wrong,” we cover the challah, leaving the wine the only food in front of us. Each of these reasons can cause different results depending on the situation. To test your understanding, please take this quiz. The answer to every question is any combination of A, B, or C or perhaps a solitary letter. A represents Rav Achai Gaon’s

answer of kavod Shabbos. B represents double portion of manna. C represents protecting the challah from shame. 1. Which explanations mandate that you cover the challah by the Friday night meal? That was easy. The answers are A, B, and C. 2. Which explanations mandate that you cover the challah by the Shabbos day meal? The Mordechai says that the only reason one would think a meal was not for Shabbos is if it comes right after a weekday, in this case, Friday or erev yom tov. It is clear that the Shabbos day meal is for Shabbos. Therefore, A does not apply according to the Mordechai and the answer is B and C. 3. Which explanations mandate that you cover the challah by the third meal of Shabbos? There is no kiddush with the Hagefen bracha to shame the challah, therefore C doesn’t apply. A doesn’t apply; see answer #2. There-

fore, only B applies. The Aruch HaShulchan did not cover the lechem mishna by the third meal. The Kaf HaChaim says one should. My Rebbe, HaGaon HaRav Henoch Leibowitz, zt”l, would cover the lechem mishna by the third meal. 4. May one use a clear plastic challah cover according to all the explanations? Certainly, according to A and B one may use a clear plastic cover. However, perhaps one could suggest that a clear plastic cover doesn’t save the challah from shame. It is still visible and doesn’t hide the challah, while leaving only wine in front of us. Rav Nissim Karelitz, zt”l, agrees and rules that, according to the third explanation, one may not use a clear plastic challah cover. Rav Shlomo Zalman, zt”l, disagrees. 5. May one just keep the challah uncovered and place it on the table after kiddush? According to A and C, one may. It is clear the challah is for Shabbos because it is being placed on the ta-

ble after kiddush. Likewise, there is no shame for the challah because at the time of HaGefen it isn’t present. However, one loses out on the symbolism of the double covering of dew. 6. May one remove the covering off the challah right after the eracha of Hagefen, before one recites the second bracha? According to A and B, no. However, there is no shame after Hagefen is recited. So, C wouldn’t apply. (Pri Megadim.) 7. May one remove the covering off the challos after the full kiddush? Certainly, according to C, one may. See answer #6. According to answer A, one may do so as well. Once a person recited Mekadesh HaShabbos, when one uncovers the challah, it is clear it is for Shabbos. Whether B applies is a machlokes Acharonim. They debate if we need to symbolize the double covering of manna even during the recital of Hamotzi. 8. According to any explanation is there a reason to attempt to keep the challah covered even while slicing it? There is a chassidishe custom that extends B as far as possible. 9. If one would like to recite Havdala and eat bread for Melave Malka immediately after, is there any reason to cover the challah? Yes. Reason C may still apply. One is reciting Hagefen before Hamotzi. 10. At a large Friday night meal, one person is reciting kiddush for everyone. However, everyone has their own challah roll in front of them. Do they have to cover their challah rolls? According to A, yes. They must demonstrate that their meal is in honor of Shabbos. B applies as well since they will be using their own

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rolls for lechem mishna; they should cover their rolls to symbolize the double layer of dew. C is a machlokes between Rav Shlomo Zalman and Rav Moshe. Rav Shlomo Zalman says that since the listener is not reciting his own Hagefen there is no shame to his challah. Rav Moshe disagrees and reasons that since the person is listening to kiddush, it is as if he is reciting it and there is shame to the challah. 11. At a kiddush on Shabbos day, where one is only eating cake and not challah, does he have to cover the cake in front of him while he recites kiddush? A doesn’t apply on Shabbos day. B doesn’t apply since the cake is not lechem mishneh; there is no reason to symbolize the dew. Whether one has to cover cake or not because of reason C is a machlokes. The Eshel Avrohom says no. The Levush Mordechai says yes. 12. If one is reciting kiddush on challah instead of wine, does he

have to cover the challah? According to B, yes. According to C, no. There is no embarrassment since it is first! See the MB 271:41 for the proper procedure in this scenario. 13. Is there any reason to cover

of Shabbos, and the food should be served after kiddush. The Rashbam on 100a uses the term “food” instead of “bread,” possibly indicating that all the food should be covered during kiddush or not brought out before kiddush.

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and recites kiddush. (This procedure is somewhat complicated.) Does one have to cover the challah? According to A and B yes but not according to the C. One is not reciting Hamotzi, therefore there is no embarrassment to the challah that it is coming in second place.

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We cover the challos to demonstrate that the challos were not for a weekday meal.

any other food on the Shabbos table Friday night? According to B and C, no. However, according to A, it would seem that the answer may be yes. Rav Soloveichik once attended a communal Friday night meal and asked that all the serving dishes be returned to the kitchen before kiddush. The meal should be served in the honor

14. The Elya Rabba recommends that one use a white challah cover. Which explanation does that fit with? B. White most closely symbolizes a dew covering. They didn’t have clear plastic back then! 15. If one was eating a Friday afternoon bread meal and it became time for Shabbos, one stops the meal

Every answer that is a machlokes can be scored correct if you answered yes or no for that letter. If you got an 85 or above using whatever grading method you feel appropriate, email the author to be entered into a raffle for six gourmet chocolate bombs.

Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow is a rebbe at Yeshiva Ateres Shimon in Far Rockaway. In addition, Rabbi Sebrow leads a daf yomi chaburah at Eitz Chayim of Dogwood Park in West Hempstead, NY. He can be contacted at ASebrow@gmail.com.

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Making a Difference

when he received the alert. He quickly switched on the sirens of his ambucycle and sped over to the location of the incident just two blocks away. Raphael arrived in less than three minutes. Avraham Levy, who lives in Netanya and works in Tel Aviv, was just finishing a different medical emergency on Dizengoff Street when he received the emergency alert and headed over to Bnei Brak Street. Shai Fargoun, who lives in the town

ast Sunday morning, just after 8:00 a.m. passersby spotted a woman sprawled on a mattress in an alleyway just off of Bnei Brak Street in Tel Aviv. Worried about her well-being, the concerned citizens called emergency services and requested assistance. United Hatzalah volunteer EMT and ambucyclist Raphael Dan Michaeli was in the middle of his morning commute from his home in Ramat Gan to his office in Tel Aviv

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Raphael Dan Michaeli standing next to his ambucycle in Tel Aviv

of Achiezer and was also on his way to work in Tel Aviv, turned off of the highway in his car and drove to the scene, arriving just a moment after Dan Michaeli and Levy. “When I arrived, I found a homeless woman lying on a mattress in the alley,” recounted Dan Michaeli. “It was unclear what had caused the woman’s condition but whatever it was, I could not find a pulse. Together with Levy, Fargoun, and an ambulance team that had also been close by and arrived around the same time

ble to go from the emergency on Dizengoff, where we were not able to save the person, and switch immediately to an emergency where we managed to save a life. For me, this was very meaningful.” Fargoun added: “I am always happy to start off my morning by helping someone and saving a life. Any day that begins like that is a good day.” Dan Michaeli, who has been in the field of emergency medicine for the past 35 years and has seen his fair share of medical emergencies,

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I did, I began CPR. We attached a defibrillator that did not advise a shock, so we continued with compressions and ventilation, alternating between the various members of the team. A mobile intensive care ambulance arrived sometime later and joined the effort. It took the combined team about 10 minutes before we succeeded at bringing the woman’s pulse back. Once she was stabilized, she was transported to the hospital with a steady pulse and regular blood pressure.” Levy said: “It was kind of incredi-

concluded by saying, “I started as a teenager as I always liked helping others. I’ve seen some really terrible incidents, including the period of time during the early 2000s when there were bombings all across the country. Each incident is different. “While this isn’t new for me, it is always meaningful to save a life. Whenever I can help someone, it is important, but in an instance where I can really make a difference, it makes being a volunteer worth the time and effort. “Today was one of those days.”

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Siyum in Lublin Part II

In the ohel of the Rebbe Rav Meilech in Lizensk

L-R: Rabbis Yaakov Finkelstein, Yitzchok Aron Fischer, The kevorim of the Megale Amukos and family in Krakow Chaskel Besser, Michael Schudrich, and Yossel Schiff surrounding the baal bris

erary. We arrived in Warsaw, davened at the kivrei tzaddikim at the bais olam, heard a lecture at the Jewish museum, went to the Umshlagplatz and the Ghetto Memorial, and visited the Nozyk Shul. We traveled to Gura Kalwaria, davened in the Gerrer Bais Medrash, and visited the ohel of the first two Gerrer Rebbes. The next morning, we walked through the old bais hachaim of Lublin and were exposed to the horrors of Treblinka. The main feature and purpose of our trip was to bring our group of twenty esteemed guests to the Siyum HaDaf at the Yeshiva of Lublin. This event was the true highlight of the first thirty hours. The siyum, the speeches, the singing and dancing of about one hundred Yidden – mostly locals –gave proof that the “pintele Yid” was still alive, even in Poland. It was evidence that Rabbi Meyer Shapiro’s dream had an effect on so many Jews worldwide. Late Wednesday afternoon, our guests boarded the coach bus, and we continued our journey. Our

next destination was Lizensk to be mispallel at the kever of the Rebbe, Reb Meilech. Thousands of Yidden make this pilgrimage for the Rebbe’s yahrtzeit on the 21st of Adar, and we were very inspired to say Tehillim and leave kvitlech by his kever. From there, I took our group to see a most unusual synagogue in the town of Lancut. The multicolored walls, ceilings, bimah, and aron kodesh are a feast for one’s eyes. I was also instrumental many years earlier to help with the restoration work of the over-forty panels of tefillos and kapitlach Tehillim that grace all the walls. We also went to kever of the Ropshitzer Rebbe, which is at the town’s edge. From there, we traveled to Rzeszow (Reisha), where we said tefillos by the kevorim of the Bluzhever Rebbes. I told them the story how my friend Itchie Friedman and I merited to build the ohel over their graves. Then we settled back for the two-hour ride to Krakow. When we arrived, we davened Maariv in the pitch dark Izaac Yekeles Shul, where I related the history of the magnificent building and the circumstances that led to its construction. We had dinner in the brand new Nissenbaum Kosher Restaurant

A magnificent synagogue in Lancut

In the Remah Synagogue in Krakow

ur arrival in Poland in the summer of 1995 was only thirty hours ago, and yet we accomplished so much of our intended itin-

with an excellent hashgacha. We could barely keep our eyes open as we headed to our rooms at the Hotel Forum on the Wisla River. It was an extremely long day, and tomorrow would be even longer. Thursday early in the morning, we were privileged to attend two brissim which took place at the youth club. One was for a young man going through geirus and the other bris was for a Jewish baby. Then we rushed over to daven in the Remah Shul and toured the Old Bais HaChaim behind the Shul. The kevorim of some our greatest rabbis are located here. Besides the Remah and his family, the Bach, the Rebbe Rav Heschel, the Megaleh Amukos, Maginei Shlomo and the Tosvos Yom Tov are some of the more noted personalities interred in this holy place. Then we walked around the streets of Kazimierz, the Jewish sector of Krakow, and visited some of remaining shuls which are now tourist attractions. Walking in the footsteps of our gedolim was a major draw for our esteemed group who appreciated the historical significance of this neighborhood. From this special high, we descended to the lowest moment of our recent history as we entered Auschwitz. Our guide brought to life what happened in

The 500-year-old Old Synagogue in Krakow

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this work camp and contrasted it to what happened in the neighboring death camp pf Birkenau. We saw the bunkers, the gas chambers, and the crematoria and were physically and mentally broken at the horror that met our eyes. We walked from building to building silently in utter shock. With the exception of the heartfelt Kaddish that was recited, we could not utter a word. What is there to say? From this low point, we ascended to a glimmer of hope for the future. We drove over two hours to join the participants of the Ronald Lauder retreat in the Beskid mountains of Southern Poland under the leadership of Rabbi Michael Schudrich. There, we joined over one hundred Polish Jews who were rediscovering their history and heritage. Our group met the participants at the retreat where Pesi and I went every summer to give lectures and to demonstrate the vitality and beauty of Yiddishkeit. The singing at the tables and all the voices that joined in Birchas Hamazon were evidence that “Netzach Yisroel lo yeshaker.” There were speeches to introduce the guests to the retreat and its goals. There were music and dancing, which lifted our spirits after the destruction that we witnessed. We returned to Krakow near midnight, incredibly tired but on an enormous high. On Friday, we began our day with a tour of the new bais hachaim led by Henryk Halkowski. I met Henryk in the late ‘70s and was always impressed with his knowledge of both Jewish tradition and history. Krakow, his hometown, was his specialty, and this tour added so many dimensions to our visit to the kivrei tzaddikim and even secular personalities at that cemetery. Although it was Friday, it was summer, and

In the Ohel of the Rebbe Rav Meilech in Lizensk

At the kevorim of the Bluzhever Rebbes in Rzeszow

Shabbos would not begin until after 7 PM. I felt that our visitors would be interested in seeing something out of the ordinary. So, I scheduled a trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, less than an hour drive from Krakow. When we descended nine flights of stairs to the heart of a cavity created through the extraction of salt, we entered into an underground art museum. All the artistic wall murals, statues, and reliefs were made of salt. Salt was an important commodity, especially at a time that it served as a preservative of foodstuffs like meat, fish, and vegetables, when there was no refrigeration. After extracting salt for usage, artisans would form the layers of remaining salt on the walls into unbelievable works of art. Knowing from prior visits that many of the objects de art were religious in nature, I arranged with our guide that he would only stop and give a commentary at artworks that were not religious in nature. On our way out, we passed an enormous chamber with a huge chandelier made out of salt crystal. It was a stunning finale to our tour. I was criticized by one person about the fact that the chamber was, in fact, a chapel and he was uncomfortable having to pass through it. I explained that we were in the rear of the room and there was no way to exit other than through that room. Despite my explanation, he was still upset. Friday afternoon was free time. Some people went to Nowy Sanz to the kever of the Sanzer Rebbe, the Divrei Chaim. Others joined Pesi and me, as we headed to the Sukenica, the famed Renaissance-era Cloth Hall which had dozens of vendors indoors, selling Polish handicrafts, jewelry, tablecloths, and other tourist souvenirs. It is very ex-

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citing and colorful, and for Americans, the prices were very cheap. We rushed back to the hotel where we reserved the entire pool for our Erev Shabbos mikvah. We davened and had our inspiring Shabbos seuda at the hotel with zemiros and divrei Torah and stories relating to Krakow. Shabbos morning, we walked together and davened at the Remah Shul. Our seudah was in the kosher restaurant after which Henryk walked the group over to see the building of Sarah Schenirer’s first Bais Yaakov school. The rest of Shabbos we spent at the hotel davening and eating shalosh seudos together. The final meal of Shabbos always has a certain melancholy feeling to it. The end of Shabbos leaves us with a sadness and a yearning for it to continue. Saying our goodbyes to our fellow travel-mates left us with the same feelings. The last six days we were one and we were united, and now we would become separated and everyone will be on their own. The only thing that will still unify us, we understood, will be our collective memories of this beautiful journey. Hershel Lieber has been involved in kiruv activities for over 30 years. As a founding member of the Vaad L’Hatzolas Nidchei Yisroel he has traveled with his wife, Pesi, to the Soviet Union during the harsh years of the Communist regimes to advance Yiddishkeit. He has spearheaded a yeshiva in the city of Kishinev that had 12 successful years with many students making Torah their way of life. In Poland, he lectured in the summers at the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation camp for nearly 30 years. He still travels to Warsaw every year – since 1979 – to be the chazzan for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur for the Jews there. Together with Pesi, he organized and led trips to Europe on behalf of Gateways and Aish Hatorah for college students finding their paths to Jewish identity. His passion for travel has taken them to many interesting places and afforded them unique experiences. Their open home gave them opportunities to meet and develop relationships with a variety of people. Hershel’s column will appear in The Jewish Home on a bi-weekly basis.

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Dating Dialogue

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

Dear Navidaters,

I have been dating for a few years now, and I have honed in on what I am looking for. None have been on the mark quite as much as one young woman in particular who came very close. At a certain point, I feel like I should have known if she was for me, and I just was not feeling that. There was no reason in particular that I could say, nor

did anything about her particularly bother me. All the qualities I am looking for are qualities she had – but I just was not feeling more, extra, exciting feelings. I did not want to settle, so we ended it. I have been dating a year since we went out, and I look back and wonder if I should have given it more of a shot. Happens to be, when I expressed my feelings, she replied that it was mutual for the same reason (i.e. no intense excitement to move forward), so maybe it is even silly to be thinking about it. But it has been on my mind recently. What level of intense excitement really needs to be there in shidduch dating to know this is truly the one for you? Is finding a great girl who has common goals, hashkafa, who I’m attracted to, and feel positive about without much else enough to jump in? What do people do when they don’t really KNOW? Thanks for your time, Rafael*

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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The Panel The Rebbetzin Rebbetzin Faigie Horowitz, M.S. afael, you are answering your own question but you seem to want validation from us. Pursue the young woman! Go after her! Chase the prize, and it will feel more exciting. Make her want you, and you will feel more excited by her reaction to you. This is where romantic tools can be helpful. Be creative; don’t just buy flowers and take her to fancy places. Put effort into your dates. Surprise her with experiences and your fun side. This will help ignite two embers into a flame. Keeping a relationship exciting is part of a marriage, too. Investing energy and creativity into doing new things together, being creative, and keeping romance alive is part of what successful couples do. There’s more, but you’re not up to that yet.

The Shadchan Michelle Mond

an plans, G-d laughs. I’m sure you have heard that adage a million times before. The first thing you must do, Rafael, is look at the qualities of this ideal girl you are looking for in your mind; this girl who will bring more of a firework-y element to your imagined shidduch-dating relationship. Make note: What are these elements that are getting you so excited and will/can they change? If someone is excited and has fireworks because he is dating a girl who is the exact size he is going for, he can be in for a surprise when she gains 50 pounds during a pregnancy. If someone is in the clouds with excitement because he is dating a

girl with long blonde hair, he is in for a surprise when he realizes she dyed it and wore extensions; her true hair color was brown. If someone is ecstatic with excitement because the girl he is dating comes from one of those “sought after families,” a family that serves three types of meat on Shabbos (yes, this is actually a requirement I have heard), a simple drop in the stock market could change everything. If fireworks were any indicator of successful marriages, you would see Hollywood stars staying married forever rather than having a different girlfriend yearly (even monthly). Obviously mutual interest, attraction, and all the qualities you expressed seeing in this girl are important. Based on your letter, I am almost certain that the girl said it was mutual due to a defense mechanism, so as to prevent further discomfort (both on your end and hers). Nobody wants to feel dumped. So, for many, as soon as they sense hesitancy from the other side, their gut reaction is to back away emotionally. They would rather convince themselves that it was mutual than acknowledge and face disappointment. Take that factor out of the equation. Assuming she would be interested in giving it a round two, rather than focusing on the short term “bells and whistles” which explode your psyche and bring in the Hollywood fireworks phenomenon, focus on appreciating the incredible and positive traits which you confess you do see in her. When you train your mind, your whole perspective will change. During round two, focus on the amazing, indelible, deep qualities that make her an amazing person, future wife, and mother, her personality, and demeanor, and create those as your “bells and whistles.” You will then see the girl in a completely different light. Fill us in what happens, and please invite us to the chasunah!

The Single Rivka Weinberg

afael, this is an extremely important and valuable question, so thank you for having the courage to write in. There are multiple common misconceptions in shidduchim, and I believe this topic falls into that category. We grow up watching Disney movies and reading fairy tales, where the prince finds the princess, the shoes fits, and they all live happily ever after. Contrary to popular belief, that isn’t exactly how life works. Things are not as simple as they appear or always as easy as we would hope them to be. There’s no objective level of excitement a person needs to feel in order to get engaged. No one can tell you when you have reached the “excited enough” level to move forward. Each person needs to be honest and look within him/herself to evaluate and understand the feelings coming up. Is the hesitation stemming from a real feeling of doubt or from the fear of entering new and unfamiliar territory? Are there childhood wounds preventing you from making a clear, level-headed decision? Only you can decipher for yourself what that feeling is, and it isn’t anyone’s place to persuade you one way or the other. There are natural fears involved in the shidduch process, and this is one of them. Although it would be convenient, there’s no bas kol to assure you are making the right decision, so at some point you need to take a leap of faith. Common goals, hashkafa, attraction, respect, and positive feelings are all key components in a relationship and, if aligned, would allow me to feel comfortable taking that jump. However, I am not you, and you are not me. You know yourself best and should listen to your own voice throughout the process. Focus on your relationship and don’t allow the relation-

There’s no bas kol to assure you are making the right decision, so at some point you need to take a leap of faith.

ships of those around you to impact or cloud your judgement. The real recipe for success is to be your true, genuine self throughout the dating process. It may sound simple, but understanding what it authentically means to be yourself comes with the challenge of facing various fears we have been avoiding for years. Understanding who you really are will allow you to show up on dates authentically, without putting forth a version of yourself which fears rejection. There are countless stories of people who go on dates and turn off part of their personalities or tone them down with the hopes of being accepted. To further understand this, I highly recommend reading YOU Revealed by Naftali Horowitz. Most importantly, if it’s an option, I strongly encourage you to consider revisiting the girl you described in your question if you’ve been thinking about it recently. The worst case scenario is that she says she is no longer interested, and you have the clarity that you put in your hishtadlus. Don’t try to convince yourself that you aren’t interested out of the fear of rejection. Being vulnerable and confident is far more impressive and attractive than being nervous and scared. I would appreciate any thoughts or feedback: rivkaweinberg2@ gmail.com.

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The Zaidy Dr. Jeffrey Galler

our letter made me consider what makes a young man feel an initial attraction toward a young woman and how this initial attraction may, or may not, develop into a desire for a long-term commitment and marriage. There are three different initial attractions that may cause a guy to want to continue dating a girl. Mental. “This girl seems to match all the boxes on my checklist. She has the background,

character, and personality that I’m looking for. I think we can share common goals and aspirations.” Emotional. “I enjoy being with her. I can’t wait to see her again. I keep thinking about what I can do to make her happy.” Physical. “I feel a chemical/ electric/magnetic attraction and desire.” When the guy continues to date her, the relationship might blossom and develop, encompass more than just the initial attractio, and cause the couple to consider marriage. If not, through no fault of anyone, the

one initial attraction is not sufficient to result in a long-term commitment. After a while, if you haven’t yet found someone that you wish to marry, then perhaps: You may wish to consider that your “checklist” is flawed and needs revision and modification. You may wish to consider speaking to a trusted mentor or counselor and analyze why. You may wish to consider that you haven’t dated anyone long enough, for feelings of commitment to properly develop. You may wish to accept that you si mply have not yet b e en luck y enough to find

Pulling It All Together

Being vulnerable and confident is far more impressive and attractive than being nervous and scared.

“the right one” and need to continue your quest. When you do find “the right one” and invite the Navidaters to your wedding, please don’t sit me at a table too close to the band.

The Navidaters Dating and Relationship Coaches and Therapists

ear Rafael, Thank you for writing into our column! First and foremost, my advice is that you speak with someone about your situation. I don’t know if you walked away from this young woman because you didn’t have chemistry with her; or if you walked away because you weren’t (or haven’t been) ready to commit to one person, hoping someone better will come along; or you’re waiting for some fantastical, overthe-top feeling to explode. I think your best bet is to explore this with a professional so you can fully express the range of the situation in its entirety. You ask: What level of intense excitement needs to be there in shidduch dating to know if this is truly

the one for you? This question will mean different things to different people... because intense excitement is different for everyone. It is a personal experience. And no one can answer this for you, other than you. What I do feel comfortable saying is that there should be a connection. A desire to see her next time. A desire to learn more about her. The urge to protect her and take care of her may surface. Feeling like you are blessed to have her in your life should surface. Not being able to imagine life without her should come to be present in time. Different cultures view love differently. And I understand that true, mature love grows over time,

through the challenges and stresses of life and continually showing up for each other and supporting each other. With all this being said, in the very early stages of love (dating), there should be some excitement. Butterflies, doodles, daydreaming…yapping about her to your mother, sister or friend should be par for the course on some level. Something! Your need for excitement may be healthy. The fact that it wasn’t there with this woman may simply mean that she was a great person, but not your great person. Or it may signal something else. I’m really not sure. In my experience as a dating coach and therapist, more often than not, I meet people who are hemming and hawing about dating and often trying to make some-

thing work that simply is wrong for them. They meet the right person after they begin to trust their own intuition and maybe date “smarter.” And all of a sudden, all the quesu tions and anxieties and wondering if it was “me or him” or “me or her” just goes away. Maybe one or two out of every ten clients I meet has unrealistic expectations or is waiting for the next best thing and actually does need help in clearing some of their unhelpful thinking/past trauma/perfectionism, etc. in order to be able to recognize the beautiful person in from of him/her. Trust your own intuition. And book a session with a therapist if you have any thoughts about which camp you belong to.

Sincerely, Jennifer

Jennifer Mann, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist and dating and relationship coach working with individuals, couples, and families in private practice at 123 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst, NY. She also teaches a psychology course at Touro College. To set up a consultation or to ask questions, please call 718-908-0512. Visit www.thenavidaters.com for more information. If you would like to submit a dating or relationship question to the panel anonymously, please email JenniferMannLCSW@gmail.com. You can follow The Navidaters on FB and Instagram for dating and relationship advice.

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Dr. Deb

Parts in Love By Deb Hirschhorn, Ph.D.

amie fell in love with Jack. There’s a reason for that. Jamie grew up in a home in which her father, the nicest person on Earth, couldn’t seem to outsmart the politicians at his investment office. He’d come up with brilliant ideas, and they not only stole them but made her father look like an idiot with egg on his face. Every night, her dad would come home with dreadful tales of the office and try to find some answers and wisdom from Jamie’s mother. But her mom didn’t have answers. In fact, her mom had always looked up to her husband for answers. She’d grown up one of six and kind of got lost in the shuffle. She didn’t think much of herself because that was the message she’d absorbed. So she didn’t know what to tell her husband. Not only that, the fact that this strong and wonderful man had questions without answers kind of scared her. She’d retreat to their room and curl up with a book. That was her escape. Where else would she go? And every single night at the dinner table, Jamie would freeze inside as she heard those stories. She was scared. Terrified, actually. You want to look up to your parents, and when they seem to be running scared, what message does it give you? Jamie escaped, much as her mother did, to her books. She worked hard in school and did well enough. But there was this part of her that she didn’t want to acknowledge the existence of – the scared part, the part that wasn’t sure how to make life work. So there was the outer Jamie that seemed confident, and then there was the hidden part of Jamie that simply wasn’t. And the confusion suffered by the hidden part could leak out sometimes. Like when she was

confronted with girls who were way cooler than she was and knew just what to wear. Or when those girls were talking to the “cooler girls,” and she didn’t know what to say. That’s when Jamie would kind of look in her books because they were safe. They were where she knew the answers. The social stuff, not so much. But if she simply had to join the group and say something, invariably it was the wrong thing. So her hidden part would pop out and spoil a decent day more often than not. She grew up that way. It didn’t stop her from getting decently through college and beyond. And that’s when Jamie met Jack. Just in time, as she was getting “old” not to be married in the community she lived in. And Jack was the perfect mate. Why? Ah. Here is the interesting thing about attraction: Jamie’s hidden scared part was really drawn to Jack’s super level of confidence. That is how we fall in love. Yup. It’s not us doing it. It’s our part that’s hidden and wants so much to feel better that does the falling. It is thrilled to find someone whose behavior would seem to rescue the suffering, hidden part. So Jamie’s scared part was reassured by Jack’s confidence. But there’s a catch to this story that you have to understand: Nobody, absolutely nobody can be confident all the time. So there’s a warning here. Healthy people will not stay in one extreme forever. It just isn’t human. We all have our moments of doubt and uncertainty. Even Moshe Rabbeinu hit the rock. Avraham Avinu was reprimanded by Hashem for not listening to Sara. And so on. Now, what happens when Jack, married for a bit of time now to Jamie, is human? Meaning, he feels

vulnerable? Especially at work? Ohhhh, boy. Jamie’s scared part is no longer relaxed and happy. It becomes not only scared again; not only does it relive the past anxiety, but worse, her scared part feels betrayed. Yes, betrayed. After all, this scared part fell in love with a confident Jack, not a vulnerable Jack. How dare he!? And so, whether it is by a tone or a look or a fleeting gesture, Jamie will convey to Jack that this new vulnerability is not wanted here. But that is a part of him. A genuine part. It’s actually the best part. It’s the part that can be real to his wife and can receive comfort and support from her instead of always giving it. That is, of course, the fun and delight of a good marriage, a well-working marriage: couples can take turns being the supporter and hero. That balance is what makes for a team. And a team feeling is what makes for fearless intimacy. The problem is that Jamie couldn’t do any of that. And why? Because she never came to accept, love, support, and reassure that hidden, scared part of herself. See, that is the secret to a good marriage, one of mutual trust and support: First, you have to take all the scared or lonely or pained parts from childhood out of the closet. Then you have to show them you can take care yourself of all the things that they’re hurting over. Then when you meet someone, it is not going to be because he has a false front that makes your hidden parts feel better. That’s fake stuff and will not last. It’s because there’s a de-

light in sharing and a give-and-take to the marriage. I was explaining this to someone just today, and he said, “OK, if I love myself and all the parts in me that I rejected I now accept and value, what’s the purpose of marriage?” But the answer to that is clear: Hashem didn’t need our world or us. It was all a gift. And we are supposed to try to follow His lead. So when we love ourselves well, we have enough love left over for others. And there is nothing quite like that feeling of your heart spilling over with overwhelming love for the people in your life and feeling the intense gratitude that you’re in this life filled with so much love. So, the funny part is that in giving, you get back anyway, a thousand-fold. Because the joy of giving buckets of love is unparalleled. That’s the goal. That’s the golden ticket to happiness. But to get there, those scared, sad, depressed, neglected, lonely, unloved parts have to come out of hiding. They have to be loved first – by you. You have to love them. Which means you have to love all of you, even the parts of you that have made you feel ashamed, depressed, terrified, numb, or ready to escape. Step one is the hard one, no doubt. But that’s what I’m here for.

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

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Health & F tness

National Nutrition Month Personalize Your Plate Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN

he month of March is National Nutrition Month. National Nutrition Month was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a campaign for nutrition education and information. The goal of National Nutrition Month is to help the public make informed food choices and develop healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is “Personalize Your Plate.” The Academy divvies up the overall goal for National Nutrition Month into smaller goals to master over each week of the month so that by the end of March, you will be nutrition expert. The overall goal is to” Personalize your Plate” to ensure that you are eating the right foods for yourself. The goal of week one is to eat a variety of nutritious foods every day. This includes eating healthful foods from all food groups. Some people feel that by eating salad all day, every day they are being very healthy. In actuality, they are lacking key nutrients. Yes, vegetables do supply many key vitamins and minerals to our body – but not all of them. Our body needs protein and whole grains, as well as low-fat dairy to supply all the vital nutrients. One food group alone is not substantial enough. Eating a variety of foods from all food groups ensures that your body is getting all of necessary tools it needs to function optimally on a daily basis. Furthermore, don’t simply eat the same foods from each food group daily. Different foods offer different nutrients, and therefore you should vary or at least rotate the different foods that you eat. Your body needs fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, low-fat dairy, and healthy fats on a daily basis. Choose different foods from each of these cat-

egories daily for ideal nutrition. Included in this sub-goal is healthful hydration. Many times, individuals are under the misconception that they are eating healthy by eating all the right foods, yet when it comes to drinking, they have it all wrong. Drinking three cups of coffee daily does not mean that you are hydrated. Nor does drinking only Diet Coke daily. The brain is composed of 95% water; blood is 82% water; the lungs are nearly 90% water. Our body is composed of a lot of water. At the same time, we also excrete plenty of water daily through urination, sweating, and crying. Our body must replenish its water stores on a daily basis. If lacking adequate water, your body will let you know. A 2% drop in body water can cause a small, but critical shrinkage of the brain, which can decrease concentration and cause light headedness, weakness, and dizziness. Proper hydration is required for maintaining healthy blood flow, proper kidney function, proper sodium/potassium /electrolyte balance and proper digestive functions. Drinking water is essential. Aim to drink between 8-10 cups of water daily. Additionally, you should focus on learning how to read nutrition labels properly. Look out for serving sizes, sodium content, ingredients (such as high fructose corn syrup), total sugars, protein, vitamins and minerals. Comparing nutrition labels in the grocery store can help you make wiser choices. Don’t be fooled by marketing terms such as “low fat” or “heart healthy.” Read the nutrition labels and decide for yourself. The goal for week 2 is to plan your meals each week. Planning your meals at the beginning of each week is a recipe for success. Choose healthful rec-

ipes to make during the week. Plan your breakfast, lunch, and snack as well. Many times, dinner gets planned but the other meals get forgotten about. Healthy eating should be consistent throughout the day. Once you create your menu, review it to make sure you have all the ingredients, especially when using an actual recipe, and definitely if using a new recipe. Compile a list of which ingredients you will need. Keep your pantries and freezers stocked with grains, brown rice, quinoa, wild rice, nuts, canned vegetables, canned tuna, frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, whole grain bread, poultry and meats. Next, have a running shopping list that includes fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, dairy products, and perishables. Then use that list when shopping in the grocery store. When dining out, be menu savvy and use your nutrition knowledge to make healthier choices. If traveling, or eating on the go, take that into account when planning your meals as well. The goal for week 3 is to learn skills to create tasty meals. While cooking might be time-consuming and stressful for some, it is by no doubt the healthiest option. Don’t be scared to try new recipes, new foods, or new flavors. There are other flavors other than salt. One teaspoon of salt almost reaches the daily allotted amount of sodium daily. Don’t take this as an excuse to use consommé or onion soup mix, though. Those contain plenty of sodium, too. Use a variety of spices and herbs to provide flavor to your food. Use various vinegars on your salads for different flavors such as balsamic, apple cider, tarragon, and red wine vinegars. There are many ways to explore with flavor and make tasty meals without adding so-

dium, chemicals, or calories. The goal for week 4 is to consult with a registered dietitian and to receive personalized nutrition advice to meet your goals. Remember, each and every person has different needs and different goals. Everybody has different schedules and food likes and dislikes. There is no black and white when it comes to eating healthy. This idea is represented in this month’s theme: “Personalize your plate.” What works for you may not work for your friend, your coworker, or your spouse. Yes, there are basic guidelines for eating healthy, yet each person’s menu requires individual tweaking and adjustments, as each person’s goals differ as well. One person’s goal may be to exercise more, while another will be to eat less pizza weekly. Another goal can be to drink more water or increase fresh fruit intake as opposed to dried fruit. Somebody may want to lose 10 pounds, while another may want to gain 10 pounds. Eating healthy is a very broad term and needs to broken down for each individual and personalized and individualized according to each person’s needs. For more information and resources on National Nutrition Month, visit eatright.org.

Cindy Weinberger MS, RD, CDN, is a Master’s level Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist. She graduated CUNY Brooklyn College receiving a Bachelor’s in Science and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences. She is currently a dietitian at Boro Park Center and a private nutrition consultant. She can be reached at CindyWeinberger1@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @EatBetterandFeelBetter.

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Parenting Pearls

Meet Your Team By Sara Rayvych, MSEd

elcome to the team! You and your child are part of a highly skilled educational team. Today’s schools are not only filled with professional educators but also with highly trained therapists and other related service providers. Education and the related therapies have come a tremendous way in recent years. Sadly, previous generations never had access to the amazing opportunities our children have to help them reach their potential in every area. With all of these opportunities can come a lot of confusion for parents. The various providers, what they do, and how they interact can overwhelm most people. Many therapists cover areas you wouldn’t expect, and there can be lots of crossover when they work together. This crossover is intentional. The various therapists work together with your child’s teacher as a team to give your child the best they can provide. Think of it like a delicious cholent; while there are certain basic ingredients, each dish has unique additions. While you can’t always tell each ingredient apart, they all merge to make something complete. You can feel comfortable knowing that these professionals have advanced certification, hours of supervised, practical experience, and/or mandated testing before they can use their professional titles. All services are provided confidentially. Your child’s therapists have similar confidentiality requirements as any medical provider, and you should be comfortable speaking with them. As the parent/guardian, you are an integral part and should feel involved in every step of the process. You are an unsung hero in this partnership, and your role can’t be overstated. Think of yourself as the coach.

General Education Whether your child has a rebbi, a morah, a teacher or all three, this is your child’s general education teacher. This is who stands in front of the class and teaches the daily curriculum. This is the name you spend the summer waiting to hear. Every child in a regular yeshiva classroom has a general education teacher. There are various levels of training and certification this teacher can have. This teacher will teach your child the overwhelming majority of their education and guide them in classroom interactions. Many kids will never need more than this one rebbi or morah or teacher. For those who do, please continue reading.

The Game Plan The IEP or IESP (Individualized Educational plan) is the basic document that details what services or therapies a child qualifies for and how often they receive those services. Other details will include whether each therapy is 1:1 (one on one) or if your child will receive their therapy in a peer group. If your child requires testing accommodations (such as extra time), this will be included, as well. There will be goals listed for your child. Obviously, each therapist uses their own techniques and clinical judgement but these are the overall goals to aim towards. The goals and testing accommodation are unique for each child, and no two IEP documents look the same. It’s important to keep a copy of your child’s IEP. Personally, I even maintain copies of old ones. Even though the document is rewritten every year or two, the old ones, while not currently legally binding, are a legal record of your child’s needs. Many parents of high schoolers have used

these former documents as proof for extended time or other accommodations on the SAT or other high stakes testing. For obvious reasons, many places don’t want to give accommodations to a student with no prior history of need or disability. On the other hand, they’re more than happy to accommodate any child who has a documented history of prior accommodations. I’d like to include a word of caution about the IEP and the accompanying reports. As the parent, you are entitled to the full reports of how your child did in each evaluation. For children who require services, these reports are written to highlight your child’s needs, weaknesses and explain their need for services. They can depress even the most optimistic parent. Read them with the awareness of their purpose, and remember that your child is far more amazing than any report will show.

Special Education

While we may associate the special education teacher with a special needs’ classroom, these teachers also may serve as resource room teachers and even general education teachers. In addition to their regular training, there are other advanced certification add-ons, such as reading specialties, that these providers can have. Special education teachers are specially trained to teach and assist children with a wide variety of educational needs and learning disabilities. They have a variety of creative tools at their disposal to help each child and learning style. They will work with

your child on their reading, math, and other skills and help them understand whatever is challenging them in the main classroom.

Shadows Some children will qualify to have someone in the classroom who stays in the background but is there whenever that particular child needs. A shadow can prompt a child to stay focused, cue them throughout the day, and help the child become more independent and appropriate within the classroom setting.

Speech Language Pathologists This is the fancy, but accurate, way to refer to a speech therapist. I’ve often been surprised by the breadth that speech therapists cover. We often associate speech therapists with verbal language, but they are also professionally trained to assist children who have issues with expressing themselves in writing. Speech therapists are the ones that specialize in all forms of expressive and communicated language, no matter the means. They help children with everything from trouble enunciating words/sounds to difficulty speaking or writing complete thoughts.

Occupational Therapist Occupational therapists are often referred to as “OTs” to make life simpler. Occupational therapy is actually a division of the health and medical

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fields. These therapists are trained to assist your child in a variety of areas. While many parents know to associate occupational therapy with fine motor skills, few people realize the vast range of disabilities that OTs are trained to work with. An OT will often be called in when a child has something that gets in the way of their learning or has trouble with daily skills. They cover everything from trouble with shoelaces to visual perception issues.

Physical Therapy Physical therapists work with gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. They help ensure your child is physically at their best and able to function in their daily life.

School Psychologist or Social Worker They are the underappreciated members of the school’s team. I’ve personally seen the difference these specially trained providers can make

when a family is in crisis or a child is struggling. School psychologists function in many roles, from testing children to making sure their emotional needs are being met.

Assistive Technology This is not a provider but equipment that some children will qualify

Medical and Mental Health Professionals We can’t forget the role pediatricians, psychiatrists, specialized medical providers (such as ophthalmologists), and mental health providers contribute to a child’s development. Whether it’s medication, emotional support, hearing aids or glasses,

Knowing you recognize their challenges can make the difference in their success.

for. While there is highly sophisticated equipment available to meet a variety of special needs, most general education students won’t require that level. Simple Chromebooks or laptops, often equipped with special software, can help children with a variety of writing, spelling and other issues.

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these providers will want to make sure your child has all they need to succeed in the classroom. They, too, will work as part of your child’s team. I was trained to always ensure a child had a recent hearing and vision test as part of their special education workup.

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Your child’s physical health is no less important in their success.

Our Star Player We saved the most important teammate for the end. The star player is your child. It’s through their hard work (trust me that they’re working hard) that your child is reaching each goal. It can be challenging, and it can be painful to do what they do each day but knowing you recognize their challenges can make the difference in their success. Appreciate what they’re going through, acknowledge their struggle, and greet them with an extra hug at the end of the day.

Sara Rayvych, MSEd, has her master’s in general and special education. She has been homeschooling for over 10 years in Far Rockaway. She can be contacted at RayvychHomeschool@gmail.com.

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On Instant Pots, Cooking Classes, & Kosher Food Trends TJH Speaks with Chef and Cookbook Author Paula Shoyer BY SUSAN SCHWAMM You’ve been giving a lot of cooking classes over the past year. Tell us how that got started. It kind of happened by accident. Sometime around Pesach, a few organizations contacted me to do some virtual events for them. We didn’t know how long this pandemic was going to be going on for. I did some classes for different shuls and organizations, JCCs and Chabad. But then a parent contacted me, probably in early May, saying that their kids’ programs were all canceled for the summer. She wanted to know if I would consider doing a virtual cooking and baking program. It was a great opportunity. I started with one group, and then I ended up teaching ten sessions throughout the summer. Some were cooking; some were baking. Some were two sessions a week, a morning class, an afternoon class. I got really busy doing those classes. Then I realized in July that everybody was going to be stuck at home this fall. So I started my dinner prep series. Tell us about that. For the dinner prep series, teenagers work with me – virtually – at 4:30 p.m. after school until about 6:30 p.m., and they make an entire meal for their family. What a great idea! I’d love for someone to work with my kids to prepare supper. Oh, I’d be happy to! It’s so funny. The parents always joke with me: “Are you teaching them how to wash the dishes, too?” But the truth is that kids are slower at doing certain things in the kitchen, and it could take all of the two hours to make a meal. Granted, there are some kids who are more advanced than others, though. Initially, we started with some vegetarian classes. Then I moved into some chicken dishes. My next series we’re doing chicken scallopini and spaghetti

and meatballs. I’ve had groups that keep signing up for more sessions because the kids look forward to it every week. And the parents love the idea that their kids are learning how to cook, and they’re cooking for the family. I’m working on two more sessions coming up soon. This Sunday, I’m starting a six-week advanced French pastry class where we only do one to two recipes each time. Most classes are doing one, and I keep the class really small. I’ve maxed it out at six students so that every student gets everything perfect. We’re starting with crepes on Sunday. We’re going to be making a tart, a layer cake, eclairs, napoleons.... These classes keep me busy. And I’m also doing my other classes – for shuls or organizations. For example, this Motzei Shabbat, I’m doing a group in Stanford, Connecticut, where we’re doing sweet and savory babkas. We’re doing a chocolate babka and a pizza babka which I just invented last week. It’s highly addictive and very dangerous to have around the house because I ate the whole thing. It sounds pretty dangerous. I know. It’s so delicious. I’ve discovered over time what different age groups can learn, what kinds of recipes are great for doing on Zoom and which ones aren’t. Popular classes for adults have been challah and babka and black and white cookies. I’ve also been doing a lot of healthy meals. Some classes are demos – where I show them how to make something – and some classes are when the participants cook along with me. It depends on the group and how much time they want to devote to an event. Do you have to change your techniques because you’re teaching kids to cook and bake as opposed to teaching adults? Well, first of all, with kids’ classes you have to be

extremely patient. With adults, you have an expectation that the adults are going to have some basic skills – but sometimes they don’t. I don’t assume anything from kids. You know, I was doing one of my dinner classes with the kids two weeks ago. I don’t remember what we were in the middle of doing, but we were doing a recipe that most of the group was working on really slowly. And then one of the girls in the class announced, “Oh, while I was waiting for the class to continue, I made mozzarella sticks.” One of the boys said, “How’d you do that?” I said, “Oh, I’m sure she just took them out of the freezer and warmed them up.” No. She took string cheese out of the fridge. She dipped it in a combination of eggs and she made a batter for it, and then dipped it in panko and baked them in the oven while five of her peers were still trying to finish the recipe. It was so adorable. But with the kids’ classes, I don’t assume anything. I teach them to clean leeks or green onions. I show them how to chop and sauté, how to control the temperature on the stovetop. When we make salads, I show them how big the pieces should be when they’re chopping vegetables. I show them how to chop efficiently, so they’re not chopping one celery stalk at a time. I want them to finish the class feeling comfortable that they could open up a cookbook, they could pick a recipe online, and have some basic skills to understand what’s being asked of them. So far, I’ve done over 106 virtual classes since the pandemic started. 106? Yeah. Isn’t that something? 106 with no end in sight. I would say that half of the classes were for teenagers because these kids were stuck at home this summer with no camp. I keep the kids busy. I remember having one class where we made scones. And I was like, “You know, while we’re waiting for

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this to finish cooking in the oven, everybody go get a glass of water or a cup of tea. Let’s have scones together.” But we never even do that. One of my popular classes, which I think I’m going to actually schedule to teach for adults, is when we make homemade pita. We make tehina and Israeli salad, and we make chicken shawarma in the oven. Making homemade pita is so much fun and so easy and foolproof. I haven’t had a single kid say, “My pita didn’t come out good.” How different is it to host a cooking demo or a cooking class on Zoom as opposed to hosting in-person classes? For my in-person events, I would be in the kitchen at 10 a.m. in the morning and I would cook for four, five hours with a few people helping me for 30, 60, 80 or 100 people. It’s a lot of work. The prep for a Zoom class is much less. But what’s really been wonderful is that the audiences on Zoom are bigger. I’ve done Zooms for 400. I did a babka bake for 430 people. I had a group of JCCs on a Zoom demo with around 600 people. I’m reaching more people. During the Zoom, some communities are really engaged and ask great questions throughout. And other times, I’m speaking for an hour and a half. I don’t know how you do it. I’m very chatty. I’m from New York. I tell stories of my grandmother and my inspirations and how to bring your food memories into the food you serve. When you’re in the room with people, you feed off their energy. I’m just pumped up being in the room with all these people, and people are calling out questions. It’s more interactive. But when you’re on Zoom, you have to provide all of the energy. People are mostly sitting. They’re not always cooking with you. So I have to amp up my kind of big personality. I smile even more to pull people into my space. When you’re doing Zoom, you have to really love what you do. You can’t be a person who’s just going to get up there and talk, especially with cooking and food. The people who like to cook and are interested in food, they’re energized people. Most people bake to share. We don’t bake because we want to eat an entire cake on our own. We bake because we’re celebrating or comforting, and we bake to share it with people. People who come on a baking Zoom, they’re already in a good mood. They’re happy people. And I try to bring them in and connect with them. Paula, you recently came out with your fifth cookbook, The Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook. What was the impetus behind writing this book? It’s funny because my publisher had come to me to write a different book, which I may just end up writing one day. In any case, people were always asking me for Instant Pot recipes but I never really wanted another piece of equipment for my kosher kitchen. But then I bought one. The first recipe I made in it was a flanken short rib with Korean flavors, and it was so good. Then I made a split pea soup, and it came out great. I said to myself, “Boy, this food

is really good and moist and was done so quickly.” So, I was sold, and then somebody told me about the kosher Instant Pot Facebook group. When I joined – which was more than two years ago – there were around 8,700 members of the Facebook group. I started reading through their comments, and I realized that they were sick and tired of taking recipes that people posted or that they found online for Instant Pots and adapting them for kosher. I said to myself, “Oh, I should write a cookbook.” At that point, honestly, I had literally used the Instant Pot three times. I sat down, and I invented, off the top of my head, 100 recipes on a piece of paper. I sent those recipes out to my publisher, and they said, “Yes. We want to do this book.” Then I proceeded to become an expert in Instant Pot recipes. It’s the old story of you have to fake it until you make it, which means that anybody can do this. You don’t have to be an expert chef. Every recipe in the book tells you press this button, then press cancel, then press pressure cook, and set it to this knob – where to turn the knobs. Every recipe you can pick up in this book tells you exactly what to do. Oh, and by the way, that Facebook group now has 14,300 members. That’s unbelievable. It’s a really active community. I can’t even keep up with all the questions and all the people sharing. Just today, somebody posted about stuffed peppers. I think I’m going to try that maybe tonight, but I want to add some sauteed onions or something else to it. I love the sauté feature of the Instant Pot – I can sauté things and brown things. I can throw all my ingredients in, add my liquid, and let it just cook. I love how you don’t have to stand over the pot. I don’t have to stir anything. I stick everything in, and I go back to doing something else. Was it hard to adapt these recipes for the Instant Pot? Not really because once I had a framework for different kinds of things and how long they cook for, I was able to create a few recipes for that type of food. For example, once I knew how long chicken on the bone needed to cook, I could come up with five recipes for chicken on the bone with all different ingredients. The biggest challenge with the Instant Pot is tomato sauce. Why? If tomato sauce is sitting on the bottom of your pot, it often burns. The device is trying to come to pressure, and the burn notice will go on. You have to work around it. One of my favorite recipes in the book is what I call a flanken Bolognese. It’s like a beef Bolognese sauce, but instead of just using ground beef, I take flanken and I cut it up in little pieces. You’ve got the meat and onions at the bottom. Then I put in spaghetti. And then I pour tomato sauce and water over the spaghetti and meat and close it up, and the spaghetti cooks with sauce at the same time. When it’s cooked and when you open up the pot, you can just stir it and you’ve got your pasta and meat sauce in

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one pot. You don’t have to wash two pots. You don’t have to drain the pasta. Super simple. What would you tell someone who doesn’t have an Instant Pot, like me – why they should get one? Just like you said to yourself, “Do I need an extra kosher device in my kitchen?” I know. I resisted it for so long because I was like, “C’mon, really? Why? I have two sets of dishes and so many other things in my kitchen.” But honestly, the flavor of the food is so delicious. And the bowl cleans so well, the inner pot that you put inside the device. It goes in the dishwasher and cleans so easily. It doesn’t smell up your kitchen. We’ve all had erev yom tovs when you’ve got every burner covered. Now I’ve got an extra way I can cook my soup instead of on the stovetop. As kosher eaters, a lot of the food we love is soups and stews. Those cook so well and so quickly in the Instant Pot. It does take time for the device to come to pressure, so every one of my recipes will tell you time to pressure and cook time. This way, you know exactly how long each recipe will take. I love making rice in the Instant Pot. I even have a great chicken wing recipe – my barbecue chicken wings with everything bagel spice. I stick the chicken wings in the Instant Pot, and they boil there for just a few minutes. And then I dump them onto a baking pan, pour barbecue sauce on top, sprinkle everything bagel spice and pepper on top, and then put the wings in the oven to broil just to get that kind of crunchiness, which you can do at the end. You’ve been called the “Kosher Baker.” Can you bake in the Instant Pot? There are so many recipes that we bake in the oven with a water bath, like a flourless chocolate cake or cheesecake where you put your pan in a pan and then fill up water around it. For those kinds of recipes – cheesecakes, molten cakes, flourless chocolate cakes, flans, pot de crème – the Instant Pot is really magic because you can put your little ramekins and your pans and your chocolate molten cake right on the rack. And there’s water underneath and it steams very quickly. I have honey cake and sponge cake recipes in the book as well. So you really can actually bake cakes in it. I’ve also made applesauce and berry compote in the Instant Pot. And I love my Instant Pot rice pudding. It’s really hard to resist. Custards really come out great in the Instant Pot. I actually have two Instant Pots for meat and one for dairy. Some people use it for vegetarian dishes or for meat dishes; it depends on the preferences of the household. How long does it take, in general, for certain dishes to cook? Soups are great. If I’m doing a vegetable soup, the cooking time is 5 minutes. But remember, it could take 20 minutes to come to pressure. But still, in 25 minutes, it’s done. Carrot soup is done in like 15

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minutes. If you put a grain in it, then the cooking time’s going to be more like 16 minutes. If I put meat in a soup, I’m going to cook it a bit longer –more like 30 minutes. My chicken recipes are around 25 minutes. Beef you’re going to cook longer because it just needs to get tender. Smaller pieces of beef can take around 35 minutes, but a whole roast beef would take probably an hour. This is your fifth cookbook. What lessons have you learned along the way in terms of your cookbooks? I put out my first cookbook, The Kosher Baker, around ten years ago – in 2010. Then I put out The Holiday Kosher Baker, the New Passover Menu, and Healthy Jewish Kitchen. What I’ve learned along the way is to really stand in the shoes of a home cook in their kitchen and think about how many steps they want to take to complete a dish. I have to remember that whatever one recipe they’re making of mine is only part of their meal, so I’m not going to put in a side dish that takes so much time in my book. I also think about how many pots and pans and utensils people want to wash when they’re done. I remember my grandmother taught me to make her stuffed cabbage when she was 88 years old. She came to my downtown D.C. apartment when I was a young married woman with a tiny kitchen. She had three different pots going. Every surface of my kitchen was covered with this, with that, with the cabbage rolls, the cabbage. It was just a mess. Since then, I streamlined her entire recipe to the pot that the cabbage cooks in with all the sauces. She had two sauces going that you had to combine and she had a pot for the cabbage. People don’t want to do that and use every pot in their kitchen to cook one dish. I feel like food should be delicious and interesting, and it should look like you spent hours in the kitchen preparing it but you didn’t. One of my best recipes from my Healthy Jewish Kitchen cookbook was my mango coleslaw. I got tired of using mayonnaise; I didn’t use any mayonnaise or processed ingredients in that book. For that recipe, I pureed a mango, and then I added a bunch of ingredients – jalapeno, red onion, vinegar, honey, lime juice – and made this amazing dressing. Then I chopped up the cabbage, and I dumped the sauce on top. It is the most unique coleslaw. I’ve done it for so many events. Everybody loves this recipe. It’s interesting. It’s different. And it’s delicious. But most of all, it’s not complicated. It’s just throwing a bunch of things in a blender and cutting a bunch of things and putting them in a bowl. You can even buy the pre-shredded, pre-washed cabbage, too, and dump the sauce on top. So, I really try to create interesting dishes that are not fussy. We’re all dealing with so much stress, cooking shouldn’t add to our frustrations. That’s what I like about the Insta Pot. It’s very streamlined. You put all your ingredients in there, and then you can go back to taking care of the baby. You can go back to your aging parent. You can go back to your computer and get more work done. You can just breathe.

I’ve also learned over time that people don’t want to have to go to ten different stores to make a dish. They want to have interesting food that’s made from ingredients that you can find in a regular store. Over the past year, what are the dishes that you’ve been turning to to feed your family? My four kids are now between the ages of 21 and 26. They were all home for a couple of months, and we started making themed brunches every Sunday. We created our own little hashtag, #brunchlikeashoyer. Every Tuesday or Wednesday we come up with a theme, and we pick out recipes that we would try. Every week was different. I think we started with Israeli and French cuisine, and then we did a Swiss brunch. And then we did Greek food, and then we did Italian with homemade pasta – rainbow col-

I feel like food should be delicious and interesting, and it should look like you spent hours in the kitchen preparing it but you didn’t.

ored for my twins’ 21st birthday – and my son made homemade ricotta cheese. We did Eastern European, and we did khachapuri. We did a Cuban dinner on Father’s Day for my husband. That was really challenging. We had to find vegan cheeses to add to things. We made bread. We made British high tea. We did Korean, Japanese, Indian brunches. I’m sure I’m forgetting some. But it was really extraordinary because we got to learn about the food from different cultures. We got to learn new techniques and recipes, and it was a family affair. We all increased our skills. I had never made bialys before. We did that once. I had never made Japanese pancakes or fried Indian bread. It was fun for me to make things that I hadn’t made before. You know, with the pasta, it was a big challenge. I used beets for the yellow pasta and spinach to make the green pasta. It was so much work but was so delicious. I guess my overall suggestion is that it’s a great opportunity to challenge yourself in the kitchen. Whether it is picking up a new device like an Instant Pot or saying, “You know, I’ve always wanted to try making a souffle. Now I’m going to do it.” It’s a great time for people to challenge themselves. You’re cooking just for your family, so if something doesn’t come out perfect, it’s really OK.

How has the kosher foodie world changed in the past 10 years since you published your first cookbook? Well, the community has just exploded. When I published my cookbook, there were other Jewish cookbook authors out there, and Susie Fishbein’s books were already out. But we didn’t have Instagram. Facebook came a little bit later. Now, there is this incredible online community where people are joining all the time, posting wonderful recipes and recipe ideas. And a lot of them have really kind of exploded during COVID just because people have more time to create and more time to post. Back 10 years ago, I had to sell my cookbook the old-fashioned way. I had to make sure it was in bookstores. I had to go on the road and do a lot of events on the road. But now, I’ve got social media to help promote books. So in terms of the cookbook world, that’s kind of been a game-changer in a lot of ways. That’s been great. It’s so wonderful having a community. It’s not like we’re in our own little world anymore, and the only food we see is what we’re eating at our family and friends’ tables and what we’re eating at kosher restaurants. Now we see that there’s this whole world of Asian food or other cuisines, and we want to eat those things as well and adapt them for our kosher lifestyle. People have become more open to different kinds of food at their table. Although, honestly, I’m still amazed how many people still make the same food every Friday night. But there are people – from all age groups – who are looking for something new. We all see the trends, and we want the trends adapted for us for kosher. What are the trends that you’ve been seeing recently that have seeped into the kosher world? The last couple of years really has been the Asian food. In terms of restaurants, the burger craze came to the kosher world after it was in the general world. It’s so interesting for people like us to have seen Israeli food take over the world, because we already knew Israeli food was great 20 years ago. But it’s not even just Israeli. Middle Eastern spices are really big. It’s a collage of the hawajj, hummus, and shawarma. People are using tehina more over the last couple of years in every possible way. We have kosher Vietnamese fish sauce now so we can do things with that. I’m still waiting for kosher red chili paste to be sold here. I buy it in Tel Aviv and bring it back, and it lasts me for a while or I make homemade red chili paste. Now you can even get kosher gochujang sauce. When I wrote a recipe for Korean rice bowls in my Healthy Jewish Kitchen, there was no kosher gochujang sauce. We had to make it from scratch, so I have a recipe for it. Now you can buy it, so you can skip that step. I also feel like people are eating more vegetables. I still have issues in our Jewish community with deli rolls and people throwing salami in every other recipe. I know I’m in the minority and people really love that deli food, but I try to stay away from that trend.

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Instant Deliciousness Recipes by Paula Shoyer Beet Tahini This is a showstopper dish, as the red color looks unreal and is great for a buffet. I make this as a dip to serve with crudite, to shmear on challah or my homemade sourdough toast, or to dollop on my plate with smoked turkey. It’s perfect for a BBQ as well. For another version, use yellow or orange beets and add turmeric to the recipe for a gorgeous yellow dip. Gluten-Free, Parve, Vegan Hands-On Time: 5 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill before serving Time to Pressure: 9 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Button to Use: Pressure Cook Release Type: Quick Release Advance Prep: May be made 3 days in advance Makes 2 ½ cups INGREDIENTS b 1 ½ (354ml) cups water b 2 medium beets, about 1 pound (454g), peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes b 2 cloves garlic b 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 to 2 large lemons b ½ cup (120g) tahini b 1 teaspoon cumin b ½ teaspoon salt b ¼ cup (59ml) extra virgin olive oil b For yellow or orange beet tahini, add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, or more for a stronger yellow color

Optional garnish: Drizzle of olive oil, toasted pine nuts, Italian parsley leaves PREPARATION To prepare stovetop: Place the beets and water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and then cook for 20 minutes, or more, until fork tender. Drain, but reserve the cooking liquid. To prepare in an Instant Pot: Place the water into the inner pot. Add the beets. Secure the lid, ensuring that the steam release handle is in the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the cooking time for 10 minutes. When the cooking time is complete, press Cancel. Turn the steam release handle to the Venting posi-

tion to quickly release the pressure. Strain the beets over a bowl, reserving the cooking liquid. Place the garlic into the bowl of a food processor and chop into small pieces. Scrape down the sides. Add the beets along with the lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, 1 ⁄3 cup (79ml) of the cooking liquid, and olive oil. If you are making yellow beet tahini, add the turmeric. Process until creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl a few times. If the mixture is too thick for your taste, add more cooking liquid, 2 tablespoons at a time, and mix until smooth. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving with the garnish of your choice. I chill the cooking liquid and drink the beet juice the next day.

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Butternut Squash Soup I was pretty excited when boxes of cubed butternut squash appeared in supermarkets because it really is a time saver. Unfortunately, the quality and freshness varied greatly and the cubes often spoiled before I could use them. I went back to buying whole squash and peeling, seeding, and cubing it myself and discovered the taste was dramatically better. This soup is thick, so add water as needed when reheating. Gluten-Free, Parve, Passover, Vegan Hands-On Time: 13 minutes Time to Pressure: 6 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Buttons to Use: Saute and Pressure Cook Release Type: Quick Release Advance Prep: May be made 3 days in advance or frozen Serves 10–12 INGREDIENTS b 2 tablespoons oil b 2 large onions, sliced b 1 shallot, sliced b 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped b 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger b ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon b ½ teaspoon salt b 2 pinches white pepper b 6 cups (1.5 liters) vegetable stock or chicken stock, divided b 4 pounds (1.7kg) butternut squash, peeled and cubed b 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and quartered

PREPARATION Press Saute and when the display reads “Hot,” add the oil, onions, shallots, garlic, and ginger to the inner pot and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the cinnamon, salt, and pepper and stir. Add 2 cups (473ml) of the stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot clean. Press Cancel. Add the remaining stock, squash, and apples and stir. Secure the lid, ensuring that the steam

release handle is in the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the cooking time for 10 minutes. When the cooking time is complete, turn the steam release handle to the Venting position to quickly release the pressure. Press Cancel and remove the lid. Use an immersion blender to puree for 4 full minutes. Add more salt and white pepper as needed. If serving the next day, add ½ cup (118ml) of water or more to thin out the soup.

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Grandma’s Stuffed Cabbage The credit for this recipe goes to my grandma Sylvia Altman, z”l, even though I have made some changes to it over the years. Her original recipe used every saucepan in my kitchen, and I have shifted to Napa rather than green cabbage, as it is easier to roll. She would never have believed that you could have melt-in-yourmouth stuffed cabbage cooked without watching the rolls for hours. Gluten-free, Meat Hands-On Time: 45 minutes Time to Pressure: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 18 minutes Buttons to Use: Saute and Pressure Cook Release Type: Natural release for 15 minutes Advance Prep: May be made 2 days in advance or frozen Makes 16 cabbage rolls INGREDIENTS Sauce b 1 tablespoon oil b 2 medium onions, small diced b 1 (28-ounce [828ml]) can crushed tomatoes b 1 cup (236ml) water b ¼ cup (59ml) fresh lemon juice, from 1-2 lemons b 5 tablespoons (60g) light brown sugar b 1 tablespoon honey b ½ teaspoon salt b ¼ teaspoon black pepper b 1/3 cup (50g) golden raisins b 1 large green apple, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch (2cm) cubes Cabbage Rolls b 1 head Napa cabbage b 1 onion b 1 pound ground beef b 1/3 cup (65g) white rice b 1 large egg b ¼ cup (59ml) water b ½ teaspoon salt b ¼ teaspoon black pepper

PREPARATION Cut off the end of the cabbage and separate 17 leaves. Bring a medium or large saucepan of water to a boil on the stovetop. Place a colander over a bowl near the saucepan. Cook the leaves, about 6 at a time, for 4 minutes per batch, leaving the water boiling the entire time. Use tongs to lift the cooked leaves and place into the colander to drain. Try not to tear the leaves. Place on paper towels or a clean dishtowel to dry. To make the sauce, press Saute and when the display reads “Hot,” add the oil, chopped onions, and apples. Cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften but not brown, stirring often. Meanwhile, prepare the cabbage filling. Finely chop the onion by hand or in a food processor. Place into a large bowl. Add the beef, rice, egg, water, salt, and pepper, and mix well with your hands. Fan out a cabbage leaf in front of you with the stem facing you. Scoop up a handful of the meat and rice mixture, about ¼ cup for each roll, and place at the bottom of a cabbage leaf, at the stem.

Fold the bottom over the mixture and roll over again, and then fold the sides of the leaf toward the middle to cover the meat, and then roll up. When the onions and apple are cooked, add the crushed tomatoes, water, lemon juice, brown sugar, and honey and bring to a boil. Add salt and black pepper. Remove sauce to a large bowl. Add ½ cup (118ml) hot water to the inner pot and boil, and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot clean. Place the steam rack on top. Place one layer of rolls on the rack, one ladle of sauce, another layer of rolls and so on, pouring any remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle the golden raisins on top. Secure the lid, ensuring that the steam release handle is in the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the cooking time for 18 minutes. When the cooking time is complete, let the pot sit for 15 minutes to naturally release the pressure. Turn the valve to the Venting position to release any remaining pressure. Press Cancel and remove the lid.

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Stovetop Seder Wine Chicken By Naomi Nachman

This chicken recipe is perfect for the seder as it’s cooked entirely on the stovetop. My family looks forward to this recipe every Pesach. They even request I make it during the year.

Ingredients

Preparation

b8 chicken pieces on bone

b¼ cup oil, plus 1 tablespoon b1 cup potato starch b1 tsp salt b1 tsp paprika b3 onions, sliced b3 cloves garlic, crushed b14 oz. can tomato sauce b14 oz. red wine b¼ cup honey b¼ cup soy sauce b½ cup chicken stock

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Coat each piece of chicken on both sides with the potato starch, then season generously with salt and paprika. Set aside. 3. Heat a large wide sauté pan with ¼ cup oil and sear each piece of chicken on medium high heat for a few minutes on each side till browned. Set aside. 4.

While the chicken is searing, mix the tomato sauce, wine, honey, soy sauce, and chicken stock together.

5. After the chicken is seared, in the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté onions and garlic till lightly browned. 6. Once the onions are browned, add back all 8 pieces of chicken, snuggling them tight to ﬁt. 7. Pour the sauce over the chicken and bring to boil.

8. Cover the sauté pan and reduce to a simmer on low for 1 ½ hours. Baste chicken before serving.

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

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Notable Quotes

Common Cause, which purports to be a liberal, not a radical, organization has now demanded that Facebook keep Donald Trump off its platform. We are getting liberals … [calling for] Fox News [to be] taken off the networks. I hated communism but I defended the rights of lawyers to defend accused communists. If any lawyer is the subject of this kind of McCarthyism, I will represent you pro bono, in front of universities and bar associations. I will dedicate myself that the new McCarthyism of the hard left doesn’t become American culture.

“Say What?!”

- Attorney Alan Dershowitz, Fox News

Mr. Steube, what any religious tradition describes as G-d’s will is no concern of this Congress. - Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) in response to Rep. Greg Steube’s (R-Fla.) speech quoting the Bible, in an effort to thwart Congress’ radical “Equality Act”

Mr. Nadler has forgotten the Constitution. The Founding Fathers required Congress to avoid infringing upon the free exercise of religion, meaning it must be sensitive to what every religious tradition describes as I can’t tell you if, what the timeframe the bill is,true butthat I canCongress tell you G-d’s will. It isonespecially this: if you start talking about college tuitionoftothe [historically must free remain cognizant set of black colleges and universities] and you startprinciples talking about free foundational moral – including community college and valuing all of those things, I think are well peace, human life,that andyou individual on your way. liberty and responsibility – that America

We’re not starting new parties. You know, they kept saying, he’s going to start a brand new party. We have the Republican Party. It’s going to unite and be stronger than ever before. I am not starting a new party. “Let’s start a new party and let’s divide our vote so that you can never win.” No, we’re not interested in that. - Senior advisor to President Biden Cedric Richmond talking to ethics. Axios about Biden’s plan to calls Judeo-Christian give reparations to African Americans -Graduates Donald Trump, at the CPAC ofspeaking this course will convention have thethis knowledge and skills to - Statement by Rabbi Pesach Lerner, president of The weekened Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), which advocated that push themselves to new challenges while climbing safely and Congress not pass this bill responsibly…. This class is for people who identify as Black, The ultra-Orthodox parties will respond furiously to the Supreme With your help, we will take back the Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, or other people of color. Court’s ruling. We urge the organized North American Jewish House, we will win the Senate, and

– From a description of Cornell University’s Rock Climbing course, which is closed to white a and Stand Your Ground law … community to stand withLiberals us, andneed reject oppose legislative then Republican will make a in the sport people a because minoritiespresident have been underrepresented of rock climbing (Can forwould cancel culture. So thatofwhen the woke efforts in the Knesset that undo the ruling the court. overweight white peopleto join? They have been underrepresented, too) triumphant return the White House. And mob comes after you for some ridiculous - Ammiel Hirsch, leader of a Reform temple in Manhattan, in a statement about the Israeli I wonder who that will be. I wonder who Supreme Court allowing Reform conversions to be recognized in Israel offense, you’ll stand your ground, stop that will be. Who? Who? Who will that be? I He said, “Hey, I didn’t see you after the game. I just wanted to tell apologizing. Because I can’t keep up with wonder. you thanks and what a great journey and how much I appreciated who’s on the [canceled] list. - Ibid. any targets up here? We just had something go right everything you did.” The second thing he said: “I Do wasyou justhave sitting – Bill Maher, HBO top of us. here thinking, and I think we can really be better over next the year. I think - A United Airlines pilot, in a radio transmission, upon seeing an apparent UFO while flying Cancel culture is real; it’s insane; it’s we’re going to be a better team.” I’m increasingly embarrassed to be a white over New Mexico last week - Tampa Bay quarterbacks coach Clydewhat Christensen relating to the Tampa Bay Times what growing exponentially, and it’s coming to male these days, when I see my other Tom Brady told him in a phone call the morning after Tampa Bay won the Super Bowl a neighborhood you. Ifobject you think white males [are] saying. I hate to say this, but it looked like a long near cylindrical thatit’s justmissile for celebrities — no.moving In an era when - Former CIA Director John Brennan, on CNN, lamenting almost looked like a cruise type of thing really fast. It that some people have a different political opinion than him everyone is online, everyone is a public went right over the top of us. figure. - Ibid. - Ibid.

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I can’t tell you if, what the timeframe on the bill is, but I can tell you this: if you start talking about free college tuition to [historically black colleges and universities] and you start talking about free community college and all of those things, I think that you are well on your way. - Senior advisor to President Biden Cedric Richmond talking to Axios about Biden’s plan to give reparations to African Americans

With your help, we will take back the House, we will win the Senate, and then a Republican president will make a triumphant return to the White House. And I wonder who that will be. I wonder who that will be. Who? Who? Who will that be? I wonder.

The ultra-Orthodox parties will respond furiously to the Supreme Court’s ruling. We urge the organized North American Jewish community to stand with us, and reject and oppose legislative efforts in the Knesset that would undo the ruling of the court.

- Ibid.

Do you have any targets up here? We just had something go right over the top of us.

I’m increasingly embarrassed to be a white male these days, when I see what my other white males [are] saying.

- A United Airlines pilot, in a radio transmission, upon seeing an apparent UFO while flying over New Mexico last week

- Former CIA Director John Brennan, on CNN, lamenting that some people have a different political opinion than him

- Ammiel Hirsch, leader of a Reform temple in Manhattan, in a statement about the Israeli Supreme Court allowing Reform conversions to be recognized in Israel

I hate to say this, but it looked like a long cylindrical object that almost looked like a cruise missile type of thing moving really fast. It went right over the top of us. - Ibid.

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That doesn’t seem like a venue for political jokes, thank G-d. Amy and I have talked about how we can just make it a fun hangout for people at home — kind of a stress reliever – so I don’t think you can expect much politics at all .- One of the co-hosts of the Golden Globes, talking in advance of a show in which there would be no political jokes (She must have forgotten that over the past four years there have been no non-political jokes. Why the change? Hmm. Perplexing.)

I think that to some extent, the complaint about the rich getting richer as a result of the Covid panic — I think that’s a misplaced concern. Nobody was trying to make the rich richer. We were trying to save the whole economy under terrible conditions, and I think, by and large, we made the most practical decisions that were available to us. We made the rich richer not as a deliberate choice but because it was an accidental byproduct of trying to save the whole civilization. - Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chair Charlie Munger, 97, at a shareholder’s meeting

There wasn’t some malevolence of the rich that caused it. It was an accident. And the next time around, the poor will get richer faster than the rich. That thing’s circular. Who gets rich faster by class is going to vary over time, and I don’t think anybody should be too concerned by it. - ibid.

It’s a very irritating system because the poverty that causes so much misery is also causing the growth that makes everybody get out of poverty. - Ibid.

Hello, Mr. Green? Hi. Are you available for trial? It kind of looks like you’re in an operating room right now? - A Sacramento courtroom clerk to a defendant during a virtual traffic ticket appearance, when it appeared as if the defendant was in scrubs and performing surgery while appearing to fight his ticket

I am, sir. Yes, I’m in an operating room right now. Yes, I’m available for trial. Go right ahead. - Dr. Green’s reply, before the judge smartly adjourned the proceeding despite Dr. Green explaining that there were other surgeons present to perform the surgery as well

I went to CPAC — that was a problem. – Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) joking after falling and getting a black eye

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Political Crossfire

Someone Else to Carry Trumpism’s Banner By Marc A. Thiessen

onald Trump’s loyal base remains intensely loyal. A straw poll of participants in the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) found 97% approve of the job Trump did as president, including 87% who approve strongly, while 95% said the Republican Party must continue to pursue Trump’s issues and agenda. “He’s literally the most popular ﬁgure we have ever had in the conservative movement,” said pollster Jim McLaughlin, who conducted the survey. So it was stunning that when Trump’s most fervent supporters were asked whom they would support in 2024 if Trump were running, only 55% said they would vote for the former president. That’s a majority, but just barely. Fully 45% of CPAC participants – who approve of Trump and believe in his agenda – want someone else to carry the banner of Trumpism into the next election. That is not a repudiation of the former president. It’s a grudging recognition by many of his most ardent loyalists that, despite their adoration of him, there might be better candidates to advance his ideas, which remain popular with the American people even if Trump does not. The 2020 election was a repudiation not of Trumpism, but of Trump. Pre-election polls showed that a 49% plurality of Americans agreed with Trump over then-candidate Joe Biden on the issues. Trump didn’t lose because voters wanted higher taxes, more regulation or open borders. He lost because he drove away millions of voters who approved of his policies but did not approve of him. They liked his economic stewardship, but didn’t like the chaos of the past four years – especially during a pandemic.

Politico reports that numerous pollsters brought to brief then-Vice President Mike Pence on the election results “made clear that while there was substantial support for Trump’s

also suﬀered net shifts of 12 points among white men, 14 points among college-educated whites, 6 points among working-class whites and 8 points among seniors – a group that

The only question is whether he chooses to be king or kingmaker.

policies, there was widespread exhaustion with the president.” That was confirmed by a detailed autopsy report from Trump’s own pollster Tony Fabrizio, which found that the president lost “largely due to a massive swing” among independents and erosion among key groups that had supported him four years earlier. In the five key swing states that flipped from Trump to Biden – Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin – Trump suffered a net shift of 19 points among independents compared with 2016. He

propelled him into the White House four years earlier. Biden also held a double-digit advantage over Trump in ﬂipped states on the question of who was more “honest and trustworthy,” with the former president underwater on the question by a massive 18 points. Trump’s behavior and rhetoric before the election drove away persuadable voters, and his behavior and rhetoric after the election only served to conﬁrm their choice. To retake the White House in 2024, Republicans need to win those voters back. And

a signiﬁcant portion of Trump’s most loyal supporters at CPAC seems to think that another standard-bearer would be best positioned to do that four years from now. This is true outside the CPAC ballroom as well. A February CNBC poll found that 74% of Republicans want Trump to stay active in some way but just 48% want him to remain head of the Republican Party – while 1 in 4 want him “to remove himself from politics entirely.” So who might pick up Trump’s mantle? The two breakout stars of CPAC were pro-Trump governors Ron DeSantis of Florida and Kristi Noem of South Dakota, both of whom have won plaudits on the right for keeping their states open. In an open ﬁeld, there will be no shortage of contenders. The only thing that seems certain at this point is that it is highly unlikely an anti-Trump Republican will win the GOP nomination. But, of course, none of the proTrump alternatives will get in the race if Trump runs – which he hinted he might do in his CPAC speech. “With your help, we will take back the House, we will win the Senate, and then, a Republican president will make a triumphant return to the White House,” Trump told the adoring crowd. “And I wonder who that will be. I wonder who that will be. Who, who, who will that be? I wonder.” The nomination is Trump’s for the taking. The only question is whether he chooses to be king or kingmaker. Trump might or might not leave the presidential stage, but Trumpism is here to stay.

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Political Crossfire

Iowa’s Governor Beat the Teachers Unions and Reopened Schools By Marc A. Thiessen

atching the Biden administration flail around on school reopening, one wonders what it would be like if we had a chief executive with the courage to take on the teachers unions and give every parent who wants their children to attend in-person school the right to do so. We do. Her name is Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, R, and she just signed a bill into law that requires every public and accredited private school in her state to offer in-person learning, five days a week. Not a “majority” of K-8 schools in 100 days, as President Joe Biden has pledged. All K-12 schools, immediately – no ifs, ands, or buts. “Kids were falling behind,” she says in an interview. “In our largest school districts…we had the teachers unions that were winning out, and we had kids that hadn’t been in a classroom since August. ... We had teachers that had been unable to connect with students for over nine weeks, and there was nothing that they could do about it. The lessons for the day ranged from 60 minutes to 90 minutes, and they were done.” Most of the affected students were disadvantaged kids in the inner-city public school system. “We had 55 percent in one of our public schools of high school kids and 21 percent [of] middle school kids that were getting a D or an F in the fall. We saw a 21 percent decrease in first-grade literacy.” Some schools weren’t even holding final exams. “They were just doing chapter exams because they knew that the kids couldn’t pass a comprehensive final exam based on

the amount of time that they were teaching the courses.” Reynolds decided that enough was enough. “The metrics support the kids being in school. We can do it safely,” she concluded. In her Condition of the State address on January 12, Reynolds called on lawmakers “to immediately send a bill to my desk that gives parents the choice to send their child back to school full time.” The state Senate quickly approved the measure 29-18, the House passed it 59-39, and Reynolds signed it into law on January 29. Just one lone Democrat had the courage to breaks ranks with the unions and support it. Before introducing the legislation, Reynolds began attending local school board meetings via Zoom so she could hear the concerns of parents. She was shocked to see the contempt with which parents were treated. “The school boards were bullying

parents, literally bullying,” she tells me. “I had parents tell me they were afraid to go to the meetings. They weren’t allowed to ask questions. They weren’t given answers.” At one meeting, Reynolds says, a parent who is a professor at Iowa State University explained that she was teaching in person and oﬀered to walk the school board through the mitigation measures the university had put in place. The school board wasn’t interested. “They said, ‘If you want your child to be in the classroom, then you should just go buy a house in the neighboring district,’” Reynolds says. “Now, how just unconscionable is that?” Reynolds thought Iowa had broken the stranglehold of the teachers unions in 2017, when she was lieutenant governor and the state eliminated collective bargaining for public-sector unions. But despite those reforms, she found that many local school boards remained beholden

to the unions. At one school board meeting, she says, she learned of a “teachers [union] in one of our larger metropolitan areas, Des Moines, that actually took a vote not to be considered essential workers” to avoid returning to the classroom. Parents were saying teachers were essential, and the board told them that, actually, they were not. “I was listening.... I could not believe I was hearing what I was hearing.... They weren’t putting the students first.” To change that, Reynolds has introduced the Students First Act. It mandates open enrollment in all public schools, so parents can decide where to send their kids; allows the creation of charter schools independent of local school districts; and provides students in low-performing public schools with education savings accounts, so parents can choose where their education dollars are spent. “We need to turn this over to parents,” she says. “My definition of local control is parental control.” Reynolds believes the pandemic has created a moment of clarity, when frustrated parents across the country have finally had enough and are ready to take back control of their children’s education. “If we don’t take advantage of this moment…then shame on us,” she says. If only we saw that kind of boldness in the Oval Office. As more Americans learn about Reynolds’s leadership, perhaps one day we will. (c) 2021, Washington Post Writers Group

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Forgotten Her es

Jewish Doctors in the Civil War By Avi Heiligman

David Camden de Leon, the “fighting doctor”

he American Civil War was by far the bloodiest conflict to take place in North America. While the knowledge of medical practices was primitive, doctors and medical personnel did their best to save as many lives as possible. People like Clara Barton, who volunteered to go to the frontlines and give medical treatment to soldiers still lying on the battlefield, are still remembered today. There were some Jewish doctors and medical personnel who aren’t quite as famous who served on both sides of the conflict. David Camden de Leon had an interesting background before becoming the surgeon general for the Confederacy. Dr. de Leon, who became known as “the fighting doctor” for his heroics during the Mexican American War, hailed from a Sephardic Jewish family in Charleston, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a medical degree and became an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Army in 1838. The first war that de Leon served in was the Seminole War in Florida where he “served with distinction” (the dispatch makes no reference as the particular action). He was then stationed on the western frontier for several years, and in 1845, he went with General Zachary Taylor down to Mexico. During the Mexican American War, the doctor was present at most of the battles during the drive to Mexico City. On two occasions at the Battle of

Part of a letter written by Bernhard Behrend to President Abraham Lincoln about allowing Jews in the army to rest on Shabbos

Chapultepec, he led a charge of cavalry after the commanding officer had been killed or wounded. The doctor was able to lead counter-attacks that effectively stopped the enemy. For his heroics, de Leon was cited by congress for his gallantry in action. After the war, he became a surgeon with the title of major. As with many officers from Southern states in U.S. Army, he was opposed to secession and was torn when time came to choose a side at the start of the Civil War. Dr. de Leon resigned his commission in early 1861 and was appointed by Confederate President Jefferson Davis to the role of Chief Surgeon of the Army of the Confederate States of America. From March 1861 until August 1862, he held the post as the South’s surgeon general. After the war, he moved to New Mexico and died in 1872. Surgeon Dr. Morris Asch served with the Army of the Potomac in the Union Army and was present at many important battles during the war. Asch was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1855 as a medical doctor. When the fighting began in 1861, Dr. Asch was appointed as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Army. A few months later, he went on active duty and in 1862 was appointed surgeon-in-chief for the artillery reserves in the Army of the Potomac. He later held positions as the medical inspector of the army, medical director for the 24th Army Corps, and

Surgeon Dr. Morris Asch is buried in Salem Fields Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY

after the war became the staff surgeon for General Phillip Sheridan. During the Civil War, Asch was at important battles including Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness, and Appomattox Court House. Altogether, he tended to wounded soldiers during sixteen battles. Right before the war concluded in 1865, Asch attained the rank of major and continued serving in the army even after the conclusion of hostilities. While on Sheridan’s staff, he came down with yellow fever. Once he recovered, Asch rejoined the army and tended to the wounded during the wars with the Plains Indians. Dr. Asch retired in 1873 and became a renowned expert in the field of laryngology. Many in the medical field served with the regular U.S. Army. Hospital steward Adajah Behrend was a Jewish soldier from Germany. He enlisted with the regular army in 1861 and was promoted to hospital steward. He was wounded at James River in 1862. After recovering, Behrend rejoined his unit and continued to serve through the rest of the war. His father wrote a letter to President Lincoln of which the contents became known after the war. It was in regards to an executive order that religious soldiers can observe Sunday as their Sabbath. Part of the letter reads: Now by the order of your Excellency you give the privilege to those offi-

cers and men in the army who by their religious creed do observe the Sunday as a holy day and a day of rest; but you make no provision for those officers and men in the army who do not want to observe the Sunday as a holy day, as for instance … the Jews, who observe the Saturday as a hold day and a day of rest … I gave my consent to my son, who was yet a minor, that he should enlist in the United States army; I thought it was his duty, and I gave him my advice to fulfill his duty as a good citizen, and he has done so. At the same time, I taught him also to observe the Sabbath on Saturday, when it would not hinder him from fulfilling his duty in the army.” After the war, Adajah received his M.D. from Georgetown and became a well-known physician. Many others served in the medical field during the war, including Mark Blumenthal, who served as surgeon major in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment. Those serving in the medical field while in the military are often overlooked. While they usually aren’t the ones who can change the outcome of a battle, they can change lives on the battlefield for the better and are truly Forgotten Heroes. Avi Heiligman is a weekly contributor to The Jewish Home. He welcomes your comments and suggestions for future columns and can be reached at aviheiligman@gmail.com.

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Your TJH Purim Photo Album SIMCHAS PURIM AT THE HOME OF R’ JOEY WERNER, 4TH GRADE REBBE AT HALB SIMCHAS PURIM AT THE HOME OF R’ JOEY WERNER, 4TH GRADE REBBE AT HALB

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HOUSES FOR SALE

CAN’T AFFORD YOUR PROPERTY TAXES? MORTGAGE? Must sell for any reason? Call for FREE Consultation. Call now 212-470-3856 Cash buyers available!

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INWOOD OFFICE SPACE LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN! 500-7000 Square feet gorgeous office space with WATERVIEW in Inwood! Lots of options. Tons of parking. Will divide and customize space for your needs! Call 516-567-0100 EAST ROCKAWAY: Retail Stores on Busy Corner, 1000SF& Up Available, Great High Visibility Location, For Lease… Call for More Details Broker (516) 792-6698

FOR RENT IN FAR ROCKAWAY Nielsen corner Dinsmore Avenue 3 bedroom apartment, 2B ath, 2 Balcony ,very bright, Dryer and washer. Can be rented furnished or not. Ideal for roommate or a very large family Please call 5162254558 INWOOD Brand new bright and airy basement apartment near LIRR . Never used kosher kitchen , 2 bedrooms , LR/DR central air /heat ,full bathroom washer/dryer $2000 a month Call/text Yitzi (929) 225-3616

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HELP WANTED YESHIVA KETANA OF QUEENS is looking for Junior High Teachers for English and Social Studies. Mon.-Thurs. 2:30-5:30. Warm environment, good salary. Please call 917-742-8909 or email resume to rlswia@aol.com CAHAL is seeking an Afternoon Substitute Assistant Teacher for classes for children with learning challenges in the Five Town and Far Rockaway yeshivas. Send your resume to shira@cahal.org and call 516-295-3666.

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JOBOFF: Local school looking to hire a qualified administrative assistant. Job responsibilities include data entry, database management, assisting the administrator in his daily tasks, donor relations, campaign management and creativity. Proficiency in Microsoft office required. Enjoyable working environment, personal, sick, vacation days offered, Yom Tovim and certain legal holidays off. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email resume to admin@shoryoshuv.org

ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AFTERNOON SESSION. Email: fivetownseducators@gmail.com BAIS YAAKOV IN FAR ROCKAWAY seeking permanent substitute for Preschool and Elementary school. Please call 718-868-3232 ext 211 Looking to hire sales people to train as NY & NJ Public Adjusters. No experience necessary, flexible hours. Call 973-951-1534

SHEVACH HIGH SCHOOL is seeking a Global Studies teacher, Algebra teacher. Please email resume to Office@shevachhs.org

Local children's clothing store seeking temporary help for Purim to Pesach Flexible, afternoon and weekend hours available. Email writers613@gmail.com for info

SHULAMITH EARLY CHILDHOOD is looking to hire a full time teacher assistant for the current school year. Please email resume to earlychildhood@shulamith.org

Seeking full time OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST for Special Education school located in Brooklyn. Experienced preferred. Competitive salary. Room for growth. resumes@yadyisroelschool.org

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HELP WANTED

CAHAL is seeking an experienced Special Education secular studies teacher, P/T afternoons, for a lower elementary school boys class. For information, please send your resume to shira@cahal.org or call 516-295-3666

SPECIAL ED DIRECTOR Responsibility: Curriculum Designer Individual curriculum as needed Staff training Innovative, visionary Requirement: Masters Special Ed and Education Administration or SLP Backgroup Email Resume: specialedresume2018@gmail.com 5 TOWNS BOYS YESHIVA SEEKING ELEM GEN ED TEACHERS Excellent working environment and pay. Only lic/exp need apply. Email resume to yeshivalooking@gmail.com CATAPULT LEARNING Teachers, Title I Boro Park, Williamsburg and Flatbush Schools *College/Yeshiva Degree *Teaching experience required *Strong desire to help children learn *Small group instruction *Excellent organization skills Competitive salary. Send resume to: Fax: (212) 480-3691 ~ Email: nyteachers@catapultlearning.com

SITUATED WANTED CERTIFIED MALE CAREGIVER FOR OVER 25 YEARS NY/FL Expert full time care. Experience with many conditions. Cleans, cooks and will travel. upscale references available Call Ralph 212.658-0542 (home) 561.351-7944 (Cell)

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Your

Money

Oh, the Taxes You’ll Save! By Allan Rolnick, CPA

arch 2 marks the birthday of America’s favorite selfhelp author, Theodor “Dr.

Seuss” Geisel. Seuss died in 1991 with an estimated net worth of $75 million, so he knew a thing or two

about paying tax. But archivists recently discovered a file of unpublished manuscripts revealing just how much he resented it. His first effort, The Lor-Tax, stumbled a bit out the gate. (“I am the Lor-Tax. I’m feeling the squeeze!” just doesn’t sing.) But several drafts further down, they discovered a masterpiece of trochaic

Would you, could you, on a hill? Pay them! Pay them! Here’s the bill! What’s the point, up on a hill? I will have to pay them, still. Trust me, it won’t be a thrill. I wish that I could take a pill. How about we try a plan? That’s not hard to understand! See how much the plan can save

I can buy a new sedan and take a trip to Kazakhstan with cash I save because I plan.

tetrameter. Today, we’re pleased to reveal an excerpt: That IRS! That IRS! I do not like that IRS! I do not like to pay my tax. I want to cut it with an axe! Would you like to pay by check? Would you like it in Quebec? I do not want to write a check. It makes no difference in Quebec. It hurts too much to write a check. (And tax is higher in Quebec!) Would you pay it on the clock? Would you pay it on a dock? It makes no difference when I pay, I know you want it all today. I owe because I sold some stock So now I can’t afford a dock.

And make the IRS behave! Say! I like when I can plan! I can buy a new sedan. And take a trip to Kazakhstan With cash I save because I plan! It’s easy to see why Dr. Seuss didn’t rush to publish this one before his death in 1991. Still, if planning was simple enough for Dr. Seuss to champion, it should be a no-brainer for you, too! Allan J Rolnick is a CPA who has been in practice for over 30 years in Queens, NY. He welcomes your comments and can be reached at 718-896-8715 or at allanjrcpa@aol.com.

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Life C ach

The Hunt for the Elusive By Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., LMFT, CLC, SDS

hat’s sleep? The answer all depends on who is asking. One answer depends on if you can answer this question with this firsthand knowledge: What’s a baby nurse? For instance, if you’ve gotten yourself a good baby nurse in the past (who affords you peace of mind and time to rest), you may actually remember what sleep is! Otherwise, for parents of a new infant, the concept of sleep is truly a fleeting memory. What’s sleep? Once more, that depends on your luck. If you have the unfortunate luck that, for no apparent reason, you are having trouble falling asleep or stay-

emitter of it sleep soundly while you, their roommate, remains wide awake praying for a ceasefire in the all-night action. Sleep: That thing: -Every kid runs from! -Every parent lusts after! -Every teen, amazingly, can live without! (unless it’s time to wake them for school!) -And every air traveler is hoping their pilot got enough of! We live our lives often around our sleep schedule. Unless, of course, we are dating our future spouse. Somehow, then, some alternate energy source keeps us going. Where it comes from, we have no clue. And where it goes when

place a good night’s sleep. So, then we are left with the dilemma: what’s a sleep deprived person meant to do?!

I guess, only one viable solution has reared its head so far: start dating your spouse again!

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

Miriam Jacobovits Photography

That lethal echoing vibration we call a snore can often let the emitter of it sleep soundly while you, their roommate, remains wide awake praying for a ceasefire in the all-night action.

ing asleep and, on top of that, the added misfortune that some sleep-inducing medication is not working for you, yup – you may be thinking: yeah, what is sleep?! What’s sleep? That depends on if your mate is willing to use a C-pap or another effective breathing device. Otherwise, they may still know what sleep is! But you certainly don’t! Uh-huh, that lethal echoing vibration we call a snore can often let the

our first baby is born is even more of a mystery! Still, for those of us who are functioning within the realities of day-today life, sleep is usually a necessary adjunct to that functioning! That may even be why our holiest day of the week is called the day of rest! Sleep is like the gas for our car. It helps us keep running. And yes, there is always a search for some alternate, more efficient source of energy. Though, so far, none has come to re-

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“Haters are a good problem to have. Nobody hates the good ones. They hate the great ones.” - Kobe Bryant

Five Towns Jewish Home - 3-4-21

Articles inside

Your Money

The Hunt for the Elusive by Rivki D Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS

Jewish Doctors in the Civil War by Avi Heiligman

Marc A. Thiessen

Someone Else to Carry Trumpism’s Banner by Marc A. Thiessen

Notable Quotes

TJH Speaks with Chef and Cookbook Author Paula Shoyer

The Aussie Gourmet: Stovetop Seder Chicken

Parenting Pearls

Parts in Love by Dr. Deb Hirschhorn

Mann, LCSW

The Wandering Jew

World Builders

National

Rabbi Wein on the Parsha

Israel News

Readers’ Poll

Centerfold

Delving into the Daf

The Ideal Way to Serve G-d by Rav Moshe Weinberger 7

Parsha Ponderings