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easier and more fun for everyone. If you’re doing a basic Erev Pesach cleanup, the allotted time should be enough. If you’re doing spring cleaning and organizing, then four days might not be enough either! Happy cleaning either way! And whether it’s four hours or four days or four weeks or four months pf cleaning that we’re doing, we Yiddishe mothers, baruch Hashem, always have some cleaning to do, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Sara Goldstein Here’s the schedule:
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(Re: The Way’s a Little Longer, Inbox, Issue 125) I believe it is important to clarify that your wonderful cleaning program is perfect for those who choose to spring clean during this hectic yom tov season. But for those who are looking to fulfill the mitzvah of getting rid of chometz in honor of Pesach — it probably won’t take four days to clean a bedroom! A kosheren Pesach! Staying Focused
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(Re: To the Finish Line) Thank you for giving me the boost to start Pesach cleaning and for presenting it in such an enjoyable way! It was so nice to prepare all of my supplies beforehand so I could work seamlessly from there. I found it so helpful to work in such an organized fashion. I’m looking forward to next week! Pesach Cleaner
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(Re: To the Finish Line, Issue 124) Thank you for the Pesach cleaning program and for the articles full of positivity! I appreciate the guidance. I’d like to mention that vinegar is chometz, and perhaps it should not be a recommended cleaning agent for Pesach. A Reader
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Miracle in Kharkiv as Jewish Residents Evacuate Hours Before Bombing Eighteen Jewish residents of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv are grateful to be alive after what seemed like an error actually saved their lives. Yeshiva World News reported that Chabad shluchim made arrangements for two groups to leave Kharkiv, with one departing on March 7 and the other on March 8. Due to a mixup, the second group, all of whom lived in the same building, accidentally left a day early in place of the first group. Once the mistake was detected, the decision was made to let the group who had left continue. Hours later, their building was completely destroyed by Russian bombs. The second group managed to leave the city safely the next day. Kharkiv has been hit hard by Russian artillery. According to Hamodia, a bomb hit a shopping mall located near the city’s Great Synagogue last Thursday, shattering the shul’s windows. More than 100 Jewish residents of Kharkiv were taking shelter in the shul when the bomb exploded. “We worry for the lives of the Jews who moved to the basement of the synagogue, most of whom are elderly and cannot leave,” said Rabbi Moshe Moskovitz, chief rabbi of Kharkiv. Rabbi Moskovitz said that the situation in Kharkiv is difficult, with supplies of food and medicines running low and dangerous roads making replenishment risky. As of last week, 30,000 Jews had been safely evacuated from Kharkiv, Kyiv and other eastern and northern Ukrainian cities.
Disappointment as NYS Proposes New Substantial Equivalency Regulations for Yeshivos The battle for control of yeshivah education in New York continues, with the New York State Education Department proposing updated regulations last week that would have outsiders dictating how secular studies are taught. New York State has long required yeshivos to provide students with an education that is “substantially equivalent” to that being offered in public schools, but the definition of substantial equivalency has come into question in recent years. An earlier attempt to dictate the number of hours that particular subjects would be taught in private schools was met with significant opposition from yeshivos, private and parochial schools, prompting the state to step back and revise their proposed guidelines. 62
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But according to Hamodia, the latest regulations are still troubling. Private schools, which includes yeshivos, can only avoid being subject to oversight by a local school authority if they are registered as having a regents program or are accredited by a government-approved agency. The regents exemption only applies to high schools that offer regents exams and to elementary schools that are part of those high schools. At this time, there are no state-approved accrediting agencies that have any prior experience with yeshivah curriculums. The board of regents is scheduled to vote on the proposed regulations after a 60-day public comment period. The state was flooded with 140,000 comments from the public after releasing its last set of guidelines, with most opposing the proposed rules. Yeshivah advocacy group PEARLS called the regulations “disappointing” in a statement released last week, which read, “Government does not possess either the expertise or the ability to evaluate our limudei kodesh classes or those who teach them, yet these regulations require local school districts to do just that. SED [the State Education Department] heralds the possibility of third-party accreditation, but our repeated request that SED approve an accrediting agency that is familiar and experienced with yeshivah education was ignored.” Attorney Avi Schick, who has previously represented yeshivos in legal battles, noted that the regulations might be helpful to certain schools that offer regents exams, but does little for the vast majority of elementary schools. He noted that having local school districts assess the quality of a yeshivah education could be a potential violation of the First Amendment, since it would have government employees deciding on the validity of religious studies and those who teach them. Schick also said that having a state-approved accrediting agency evaluate yeshiva curriculums was equally problematic. “Unfortunately, there are currently no SED-approved agencies that have experience in accrediting yeshivos or in assessing the educational value of Jewish religious studies,” said Schick. “For these regulations to maintain even the semblance of equity and fairness, SED must broaden the accreditation option to encompass yeshivos.” The public comment period on the regulations begins on March 30 and runs through May 30. Comments can be sent via email to seregcomments@nysed.gov or mailed to 89 Washington Ave., EBA Room 1078, State Office of Religious and Independent Schools, SE Regulation Comments, Albany, NY 12234.
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Boro Parkers Face Off in June Primary for Assembly District Position It will be an interesting primary race for residents of the 48th Assembly District, as incumbent Democratic District Leader Duvy Schwartz is being challenged by another well-known face in Boro Park, mayoral aide Pinny Ringel. Hamodia reported that Ringel threw his hat into the ring last Monday night for the unpaid two-year position. A Kensington resident who has been the assistant commissioner of City Hall’s Community Affairs Unit for Mayor Adams and former Mayor Bill de Blasio, Ringel just recently became a resident of the 48th Assembly District under the statewide redistricting process. “It has been a great honor representing my community in government for the last 20 years, and I look forward to continuing that work as Democratic district leader for the 48th Assembly District,” said Ringel. Ringel’s announcement prompted a flurry of endorsements for Schwartz from elected officials, including Congressman Ritchie Torres, congressional candidate and former congressman Max Rose, Assemblyman Kenny Burgos and City Councilmembers Shaun Abreu, Linda Lee and Mercedes Narcisse. Schwartz was elected district leader in 2016 and, at 22, was the youngest ever to be chosen for the position, whose main role includes selecting judicial nominees and county leaders. Schwartz said he welcomed Ringel to the race, with the primary to be held on June 28. “This is a democracy in which anyone can run, and I’m looking forward to campaigning on my many accomplishments for our community during my years as district leader,” said Schwartz.
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CHAPTER 2 RECAP: Rabbi Chaim Simcha Ginzburg is the great-grandson of the last Rebbe of Lodz, Reb Menashe Sholom Ginzburg. Reb Menashe perished in the Holocaust, as did most of his children and chassidim. Rav Moshe is trying to rebuild the chassidus together with his brother, Yisrael Uriah, who goes by the name of Izzy. It’s a long road to build a thriving chassidus from fifteen families davening together on Shabbos, but they’re off to a good start. As Rav Chaim Simcha works on his pirush of the Rebbe’s commentary to Koheles, a package arrives — from Lodz.
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you know that. I’m still the undefeated champion around here — never lost a race once! I felt I could do more good elsewhere now.” “Right. So what’s your next move? Rumor has it that you’re planning to run for a seat in the House, and — ” “I’m not ready to discuss my current plans just yet. When I do, you’ll be the first to know. Let’s talk about the political climate surrounding Melissa Graham. That’s really why you brought me here, isn’t it?” Rick nodded. “All right. Do you think she’s telling the truth? And if so, what does it mean for the future of public school education in this county?” Zach assumed his best thoughtful-commentator face. “Well, she’s definitely right about some things, I can tell you that. When I was mayor, well, we saw some things you wouldn’t even believe. We shut down Peabody High, if you’ll recall, for very similar reasons. Look, we
all know bullying shouldn’t ever happen. The question’s not, ‘Is this happening?’ It’s, ‘What are school administrators doing to stop it?’ And I think Ms. Graham is right that we need to do more.” This interview was a good booking, Zach reflected. Rick Moncharch always treated him with respect, boosting the impression that Zach knew his stuff.
“I STEPPED DOWN FROM THE LAST RACE, RICK, YOU KNOW THAT. I’M STILL THE UNDEFEATED CHAMPION AROUND HERE — NEVER LOST A RACE ONCE! When this article would appear in a few days, it would solidify his reputation as a thoughtful commentator as well as one of the “good guys” in politics. That kind of coverage would be important when he finally did announce his run for the House, probably in a few months. They chatted a little more before Rick asked Zach for his thoughts on a recent announcement by a police officer that his station was underfunded and underequipped. “Do you think that’s true?” Rick wanted to know. This was a touchy one, of course. Most people supported law enforcement, but others saw the cops as a bunch of power-mad dictators. It was a fine balancing act saying something that let everything think you were on their side. “It’s an open secret that law enforcement is underfunded,” Zach answered after a pause. “And I do think we need to devote more resources to police departments everywhere. Particularly in diversity and sensitivity training. I remember a time when kids looked up to cops, and I think we can get there again. But we don’t give officers the resources they need to do their jobs, much less to learn how to do them better, and so we often fail them long before they fail us.” That wasn’t his best effort, Zach de-
cided. He’d managed this question with a lot more finesse a few weeks ago. Oh, well. He could always issue a clarification tomorrow, depending on how people reacted. Rick thanked him for his time, they shook hands and said the usual things, and then Zach was off to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a nursing home. He had a staff meeting planned after that, a short speech around dinnertime (some fat cat donor was having a birthday), and then a quiet evening at home. All in all, it was going to be a busy day. * * * * *
“Izzy? It’s Chaim.” There was a brief pause, and Chaim Simcha could hear his brother smile. “Really? That must be why it said your name on the screen!” He chuckled. “Listen, while I have you, about the 501(c)(3). It’s going to take time before we get tax-deductible status, like three to six months. Just thought you should know.” Chaim Simcha switched the phone to speaker, tossed it onto the passenger seat, and started his car. The vehicle seemed to shiver in the cold as it revved reluctantly to life. “Okay, thanks. Listen, I just got a letter all the way from Lodz! Apparently, the city found some papers from the Zeide Reb Menashe. It sounds like it may be one of his lost seforim!” “What? That’s amazing! Are you sure?” Chaim Simcha pulled onto the street heading north, driving slowly through the heavy snow and ice. “There was a photo of some pages. I couldn’t make out the words, but it’s definitely his handwriting.” “Fantastic news! Are they going to ship it to us, or —” Cars zipped by in the fast lane, and Chaim Simcha’s old clunker of a car trembled. He shook his head in distaste; not safe to go that fast in this weather. “Well, that’s the problem, Izzy,” he explained, trying to keep an eye on every car nearby. “They aren’t offering to give it to us. They’re asking us to help them find who it belongs to.” “What’s that? You’re breaking up.” Chaim Simcha sighed. His shul office was full of Italian leather and rich
mahogany. Was a simple Bluetooth hookup for his car too much to ask? He wasn’t a fan of luxury living, but he did wish for a few of the more useful indulgences. He grabbed the phone and held it next to the steering wheel so Izzy could hear. “I said they’re not giving it to us! The papers included a note, in the Rebbe’s handwriting, saying that he left it to his oldest living descendant. They want us to help them figure out who that is so the rightful heir can claim it.” The light turned red, Chaim Simcha hit the breaks, and the car began to skid. For a moment, his heart leapt into his throat. Then the anti-lock brakes took over, the car slowed to a halt, and he sat there, breathing heavily. He mouthed a silent thank You to Hashem and realized that he’d dropped his phone in the panic. “Chaim? You there?” “Sorry,” Chaim Simcha shouted. He shifted into park and fished around on the floor until he found the phone. “What were you saying?” “I said it’s gonna be someone from Mischa’s side of the family. Do we know who’s the oldest?” Green light again. Chaim Simcha started driving. “Not yet. But I’m in touch with most of them. We’ll figure it out. Maybe the heir will donate the manuscript to the shul, or at least let us publish it.” He turned left into the cheder parking lot. “I’m picking up Yossele now. Gotta run.” He hung up the phone, turned the car off, and got out, bracing himself against the cold. Yossele must have seen him pull in, because the boy was already running out of the cheder building. Soon the seven-year-old raced up and hugged Chaim Simcha’s leg happily. “Good afternoon, Yossele!” Chaim Simcha said. “How was your day?” He hoisted his son into the car seat and buckled him in. “Mordechai climbed on his desk, and the rebbi made him sit down!” Yossele reported with excitement. “He wanted to jump off it like a bird!” “Ah.” Chaim Simcha put the key back in the ignition and turned. The engine whined in protest, but refused to turn over. “And at recess, we were folding papers into shapes. Gavriel made a horse!” March 16, 2022
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“A horse, huh?” Chaim Simcha gritted his teeth and tried again. Once more, the engine wheezed and complained. He pumped the gas, but nothing doing. “I made a house. It had windows and a doorway and a grass in the front, but not in the back because there wasn’t enough paper…” “Ribbono Shel Olam, please let my car keep working,” Chaim Simcha muttered fervently.
CHAIM SIMCHA SIGHED. HIS SHUL OFFICE WAS FULL OF ITALIAN LEATHER AND RICH MAHOGANY. WAS A SIMPLE BLUETOOTH HOOKUP FOR HIS CAR TOO MUCH TO ASK? With an angry cough, the engine turned over, revved once, and the car was ready to roll. “Thank You!” he added. “Tatty! Are you listening to me?!” Chaim Simcha turned around. “What was that, motek? I was a little distracted.” Yossele slapped his forehead. “Uch, Taaaa-tty! Now I have to start all over!” “That’s okay, never mind,” Chaim Simcha said quickly. “Really…” * * * * *
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Zach Ganz sat at his kitchen table and plucked idly at his guitar. It had been too long since he ran through a complex piece of music. It was a sad truth about politics that anything that wasn’t a part of your election strategy often ended up second fiddle, no pun intended. Zach wasn’t even running for anything. Not officially anyway; not yet. But he never seemed to find the time to play anything, which was a shame because he really needed it.
Today he was surprisingly exhausted, but it wasn’t even that late, so it was a perfect chance to play a little music. At one time, Zach actually thought of becoming a professional musician. Cooler heads had prevailed, though. His father reminded him that musicians never made any real money, and so Zach had gone to college and become a business major instead. With a natural talent for leadership, and a face the cameras seemed to love, it wasn’t long before he’d transitioned to politics. He’d been lucky to find a mentor in former Governor Henry Slidell, whom Zach quietly worshipped. The two had worked together for years before Slidell retired. Zach ran for his first term as mayor shortly thereafter, with Henry helping run the campaign behind the scenes, even delivering a speech or two on Zach’s behalf. One of Zach’s greatest disappointments was that the old man didn’t live to see him take office. Henry passed away just before Zach won, depriving Zach of the chance to make his teacher proud. Nothing to do about it. Henry was wherever it was that politicians went when they died. The great debatingfloor in the sky or whatever. Zach wasn’t unhappy with his life choices. Sure, his true passion was music, but he’d never have ended up in this 3,000-square-foot colonial mansion on a musician’s salary. As a politician, he had friends, influence, money. It was a good life. Still, every once in a while, Zach wondered what it would have been like playing music for a living. He’d have been poorer, certainly. But would he have been happier? He was startled out of his reverie by the doorbell. He slipped his guitar back into its case, checked the security camera, then hurried to open the front door. “Brian! Geordie! What can I do for you two?” Brian Cranston gave Zach a tight smile as they shook hands. “Can we come in, Zachary? We need to talk…” TO BE CONTINUED...
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Acco of 1947, Mahmoud is afraid to sell his former partner Yitzchak Shikovitzer’s land, lest he return. But when Emmanuel Bitton, a messenger from Yitzchak Shikovitzer and Binyamin, approaches him, Mahmoud becomes belligerent and insists that he will only talk about this with Yitzchak himself.
Acco, 1947
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spoke to them, Mr. Shikovitzer,” Emmanuel Bitton said as he sat down on the wooden chair. His eyes scanned the small, sad apartment. “It was just an exploratory conversation, to start with.” “Nu, what did Mahmoud say?” “He actually looks to me like someone who can easily be persuaded to do the right thing. He is very aware that the land is yours and not his. But he has friends and family, and they won’t let him give in so fast.” Bitton raised his eyes. “Besides, I didn’t quite understand. What will you do with the lot now? You don’t intend to live there, right?” “Not to live.” Zelig’s father closed his eyes and then opened them. “The lot is hekdesh.” “Hekdesh?” “Since I bought it when I came to Eretz Yisroel, I dreamed of building a shul on it. I even saved up some money to do that. But I waited for more Jews to come to Acco, you know, and while I was waiting, I used the lot for my business… Only when I was hiding from the rioters in 1929 did I decide that if I would be saved, and I would get the lot back, I would not continue to use it for horses and buggies; I’d build a shul on the property.” He shook his head morosely. “For now, I daven here at the Kosel every day, but I cannot stop thinking about that place. I invested all my money there, and my dreams…” “Was it a neder, a vow?” Through the win-
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dow, Bitton could see the low houses of the Jewish Quarter. Somewhere beyond those houses was the Kosel. “I don’t know whether it was a vow or not; I don’t think I actually uttered anything. I just thought about it. But I would still want to try and keep it.” “Even now?” “Yes, even now. Binyamin Reiness only persuaded me now not to give up.” “When I asked ‘now,’ I meant: How are you planning to do that in such an Arab-filled city?” Shikovitzer raised his eyes. “How much longer do you think I will live? Another two hundred years? Who knows whether I’ll still be among the living when there’ll be a safe
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cific you’d like me to do for you in Acco?” “Maybe try to set up a meeting with Mahmoud.” “Why do you need to meet? “To have Mahmoud sign a document stating that even if I cannot use my lot right now, it still does not become his, or his son’s or his clan’s. It belongs to me.” “But what will his signature be worth?” Bitton asked. Shikovitzer nodded his head sadly. * * * * *
“Are you going, Emmanuel?” Bitton’s elderly mother stopped in the middle of peeling an apple. “Home?” “No, to the port.”
he got from the locals to his higher-ups. As a fluent Arabic speaker, he had done it in a number of places already. He’d spent a few months in each city before moving on. In Jaffa he’d masqueraded as an Arab; he couldn’t take risks with Jaffa’s Arabs, known for their virulent hatred. In Ramle and Lod, he presented himself as a “Jewish friend.” It had gone quite well. But here he was walking a very fine line. His mother’s neighbors all knew that he was Mariam Bitton’s son, but his neighbors on the water knew nothing about him. He was just a stranger to them, and no one pried; no one asked for his nationality, and they had almost nothing to do with him. “Only pretend!” Mrs. Bitton wagged her finger. “Don’t think it’s real.” “Of course not.” If they only knew that he had come here as a spy of sorts, the smiling faces that he had met thus far in the city would have been transformed at once. In the meantime, he hadn’t managed to garner a uniform impression of how the wind was blowing here. In Ramle, it was possible to enter into a dialogue with the heads of the chamula, the clan that ruled the city there. They were not avowed Jewhaters. But in Acco, his native city, the situation just wasn’t clear to him. Of course, the Arabs here were less antagonistic than in, say, Jaffa, but he would still not want to reveal himself to them as a Jew, certainly not when he was still trying to get a feel for the temperament of the place. “Goodbye, Mother,” he said. “Buy good fish!” she shouted from the door. “Check the gills well!” He smiled and waved goodbye as he climbed into the carriage. He’d already bought burners, pots and pans, and had ordered furniture. As the proprietor of a small, homey fish restaurant, he’d hear conversations between patrons and could listen to the arguments and
“I’d like to have Mahmoud sign a document stating that even if I cannot use my lot right now, it still does not become his, or his son’s or his clan’s. It belongs to me.” “The port?” “Uh-huh. I need to buy fresh fish.” “What are you going to do with the fish?” She looked at his carriage that was standing outside, at the edge of the Al-Zaytuna square. The horse was pawing at the sand. On the seat behind the driver’s bench was a huge crate filled with water. He looked at her wizened face and felt a lump of pain choking his throat. “I’m opening a fish restaurant,” he said calmly, even though he’d already told this to her three times. “It’ll be a good move for us. This way I’ll be ‘friends’ with the people here. They’ll come to buy food, we’ll talk, and everything will be fine. It’s not good to fight with them; it’s better to pretend to be friends with them.” He did not tell her that he’d been tasked with conveying the impression 84
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the opinions that they aired, and he’d be able to get a feel of what was going on. * * * * *
The port welcomed him with its regular dirty, smelly state. At once, Emmanuel felt like he had been swept two decades back in time. He didn’t think anyone would recognize him here, especially not with his Arab garb, unless one of his mother’s neighbors happened to show up. “Fresh?” he asked a fisherman who was just coming up on the pier. “Sure!” The fisherman seemed offended. “An hour ago they were still swimming in the water!” “I want the whole net,” Emmanuel said as he took out a few bills. “I pay well. And you can come to my place tomorrow and eat on the house, across from Burj al Karim.” “Tomorrow?” The man narrowed his eyes suspiciously. “You getting married or something?” “No.” Emmanuel patted him on the shoulder. “I’m opening a restaurant. So come, and bring your friends, but only you get to eat for free.” “Great!” The fisherman’s hostility suddenly melted away. “I’ll call my boy, and we’ll carry the fish to your carriage.” Twenty minutes later, Emmanuel’s crate was full, and he directed his horse toward home. He’d already cleaned everything and hired an Arab boy to bring water from the nearby public well. Maybe he’d speak to the boy about doing additional work too, like customer service and cleaning. He would see about that based on how many people came. In honor of the restaurant’s opening, he was going to prepare a lot of food, but if only a few people showed up, he certainly wouldn’t need steady help. However, he soon got the impression that the fisherman had lots of friends, because on the very first day, he already had more than thirty customers. To be continued…
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They’re the dress-up kings of the country, the address for everything in disguise. In honor of Mordechai and Esther, The Boro Park View speaks with Mr. Benyomin Rosenberg of Dress Up America, the brand we all associate with superbly designed costumes bursting with color, texture and hopping Purim vibes. Let’s hear them tell their tale.
Come Adar, the community’s children can be found poring over Toys 4 U costume brochures with the same intensity as they do the toy catalogs. There are so many choices, and the decision has to be made before the booklet is torn to shreds! How many costumes does Dress Up America contribute to the costume scene every year?
We generally introduce about thirty to forty costumes a year. Half of those are usually new designs, and the other half are redesigns of our most popular numbers, which get reproduced with small changes as needed every few years. The past two years, however, due to importing difficulties, we’ve been down to about twenty new costumes a year. That’s a lot of costumes! Who comes up with the ideas?
Mr. Yossi Itzkowitz usually comes up with the initial ideas, and then Mr. Yidel Grossman and myself sift through the options, discussing new concepts and redesigns before narrowing them down to the choices of the year. We’re always on the lookout for new ideas, and the inspiration can come from a variety of places. In addition to our own ideas, sometimes we see homemade costumes that have great potential to be popular on the retail market. In fact, fans often send us their original costume ideas directly and enMarch 16, 2022
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courage us to create them for the public! Once you settle on the year’s choices, who actually designs the costumes, and how does it get from concept to production?
Mr. Grossman and myself usually settled on a basic, overall look, and then we sit down with our Chinese manufacturers to discuss the actual details of the design. When it comes to more standard costumes, however — like a clown, for instance — we often outsource the initial design, which breathes new life into an old concept. Either way, once we’re in contact with our suppliers, communication can be really tricky. We’ve found that the best way to avoid unnecessary miscommunication is to show them an actual sample of a concept similar to what we envision, and then work off that to explain exactly what we need and how it should be tweaked. Even so, it takes tens of emails going back and forth to discuss the particulars of the design, and even when
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that’s settled, it’ll still take four or five samples until they get it just right. Now, with production and transport all over the world in such disarray since COVID-19, things have become even more difficult. This year, for instance, we ordered our stock way earlier than we normally do, but even so, some designs will probably arrive only in time for Megillah-leining. The merchandise is all on the boat, but the date of expected arrival keeps getting pushed off. How does sizing work?
Sizing is a bit complicated because costumes aren’t like clothing, where you can offer a product in every size — but it doesn’t have to fit as perfectly as clothing, either. What we do is stick to small ranges, and we make sure to send our standard size charts to all of our manufacturers. This is actually one part of production that can often go wrong. It doesn’t happen often, but we’ve had costumes — or more typically accessories — arrive with their proportions completely off. This usually means that the stock isn’t salvageable, and in those cases, we generally swallow the loss and make sure to fix the problem in the next round of production. Which costumes are the most expensive to produce?
Costumes composed of more than the standard polyester translate to more complex designs and more complicated productions, and this will be reflected in the
Legend has it that Dress Up America has its roots in your living room. How did that come about? About 30 years ago, my husband was in the process of establishing his now-legendary toy store on Lee Avenue. That year, what would later become Toys 4 U was renamed Itzkowitz’s Toy Store from Zipper Hospital, as it had been previously known. My husband had purchased the dry goods store almost on a whim, and in the early days, when he began focusing only on toys, it was up to me to teach him all he needed to know about the world of playthings. Come Adar, we’d fill the store window with dressed-up dolls, and all day, every day, people would come in and ask to purchase exactly what the dolls were wearing, whether it was the glasses, the hats, the clothes... That’s when I thought it would be a great service to the community to provide mothers with ready-made costumes, which were rather difficult to find at the time. So I took the leap and put myself to work sewing them! It wasn’t a big deal; I’d always enjoyed sewing, and it was a very rewarding pastime.
This seems like quite some enterprise! How many styles did you create, and how many of each? I sewed four styles: kallah and “fancy lady” costumes, as well as lions and bears. I sewed each design in three sizes — small, medium and large — and created about four of each size for each design, and more if I got any orders once the stock sold out in the store. What did the costumes look like? The gowns were made of shiny material — white for the kallah and gold for the other gowns — and the latter also boasted a sash that tied into a large bow. You can be sure that they were really pretty and of top quality! The lions and bears were also complete costumes. They had full bodies as well as hoods, and were adorably furry and textured. Styles like these were really hard to come by at the time, and they were a great success. How did you work out the technicalities? Where did you get your fabrics, and where did you do your actual sewing? I got the fabrics at Kohn’s Textiles on Broadway in Williamsburg. Mr. Kohn always stocked very beautiful seasonal fabrics, and he gave me good prices. Once the material was right, it didn’t take too much more to make the costumes work. As soon as I had my supplies ready, I set myself up in a room in our apartment that served as a sort of living room. I cut out a few pieces at a time, and then sat down to sew them together. I completed a few pieces every day in this manner. A few pieces a day! Yes. I specifically chose patterns that had fewer pieces and weren’t too complex, and I worked my way through them one by one. Once I had the right patterns and fabrics, all the costumes needed were a little more added detail, and they were good to go! Wow! How many years did this last? And was it worth the effort, profit-wise? I did it for two years. I’d begin working on the costumes about two months before Purim, and I filled orders until about a week before yom tov. After these two years, more and more costume manufacturers began producing costumes, so there wasn’t that much of a need for my own anymore. Besides, I had five or six little kids at the time, so I was pretty busy. Financially, I’m not sure it was worth it, but that wasn’t really the point. It was more of a service we wanted to offer to our customers. As it turned out, it was a great thing; the costumes all sold easily, and people were really grateful.
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price. That’s why you’ll find that our kallah costumes, as well as our colonial-era costumes — all of which include lacy detail — will be priced somewhat higher than other, more standard designs. Currently, our most expensive design is our dragon costume, but that one isn’t too popular in the heimishe market. Which other designs rank high on the popularity chart?
Career costumes — firemen, policemen, doctors, construction workers, chefs, etc. — are always most popular, but the patterns in our sales very much reflect current trends. Over the past two years, for example, our doctor and nurse costumes were especially popular due to… COVID-19. Of course. As another example, one of most popular choices in the general market are policemen costumes. In 2020, however, with Black Lives Matter and anti-police sentiment overtaking the media, we saw a significant drop in sales. How often do you order stock from your manufacturers, and how many costumes do you usually order in each size?
We generally order costumes twice a year. In regard to how many costumes in each size, the short answer is: It depends! The long answer is that if a costume is only popular in the Yiddishe market, then we order a couple of hundred of it in the popular sizes, and a bit less in the very small or very large sizes. This means that for these designs, we’ll usually order close to a thousand pieces of each one. If a costume, on the other hand, is also popular in the general market, then we usually order it in
the thousands. And if it’s even more popular than that, then we’ll place multiple orders throughout the year. Modeling must be a whole separate affair. How does that work?
The modeling and photography is definitely a project of its own! As soon as our designs are ready, the first thing that happens is that our modeling photographer — of which we use several — sends out a casting call. We generally need one young boy, one young girl and one toddler. While we do get a selection of photos to choose from, we also like to hear from the photographer which children they’d recommend working with. Because even if a kid appears to be a perfect fit, if he or she is a high-spirited child who won’t have the patience to model ten costumes in a row, then it’s bound to be a long day! When it comes to policemen, astronauts and so on, do you use real logos on the costumes?
No, we don’t use actual logos — and even so, we’ve still had plenty of unhappy campers! We used to have a special-op costume with the words NAVY SEALS emblazoned on it, until we got a call from their lawyer firmly requesting that we don’t feature their designation on our costumes. During our next production, we changed the words to SPECIAL FORCES. Wow! Have you ever gotten any other memorable feedback?
Well, speaking of the U.S. military, we did get a call saying that our Air Force costume is in fact the uniform of the U.S. Navy… but as of this year, that hasn’t yet been corrected. We’ve also found a non-Jewish costume manufacturer copying our rebbe costumes! While that may not have involved direct feedback, it was a move we found pretty amusing.
Their beginnings may have been humble,
but today Dress Up America has managed to costume thousands upon thousands of frightening pirates and bumbling clowns, fluttery butterflies and blushing kallahs. Their styles may be varied, but they all have one thing in common: a story as colorful as their design.
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BURGER BOARD A burger charcuterie board is the perfect way to get your kids excited to eat something nutritious and filling. They’ll get to build their own burger (and feel like a million dollars while they’re at it!), and between the variety of veggies, meats and sides, there’s something there for everyone. Probably the best part about this build-yourown burger board is that you can prep and lay everything out ahead of time, and add the burgers at the last second. Here’s a list of components I used for the burger board. Feel free to add or change anything to your liking.
BURGERS BURGER BUNS FRENCH FRIES SPICY FRIES LETTUCE SLICED TOMATOES SPINACH GREENS SLICED RED ONION SLICED SOUR PICKLES SLICED HOT PEPPER GREEN OLIVES DRESSINGS KETCHUP MAYO
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MEAT BOARD This epic meat charcuterie board is bound to wow all of your guests. It’s the ultimate centerpiece for when you’re serving a large crowd and is so simple to prepare. When preparing this board, you can lay everything out ahead of time, and add the meat prior to the meal; just plan in advance where you’ll be placing the steaks. Here’s a list of components I used for the meat board. Feel free to add or change anything to your liking.
LONDON BROIL SKIRT STEAK KIELBASA SALAMI MEXICAN TURKEY BREAST TURKEY ROLL BROCCOLI FLORETS BAKED POTATOES TOMATOES ON THE VINE FRIED ONIONS DRESSINGS
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5. Transfer the steak to the pan, and grill on each side, about 12 to 15 minutes for medium done, turning occasionally.
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WHAT’S IN A HAT? Depends which hat, of course. It might be functional, fashionable or fun. Hats show something about the people who wear them. Sometimes a hat is a symbol of status or rank, while some hats tell you where the wearer comes from. Hold tight and come along for a fascinating ride!
SALUTE THE QUEEN — BEARSKINS I find it hard to imagine a soldier dressed up in one of these tall fur hats marching off to war. But back in the day, they were an important part of the British soldiers’ battle uniform. One guess what their purpose was? The army figured that the tall hats would make the soldiers look very large, and that would frighten off the enemy. Yes, for real. Today the hats, called bearskins, are worn only when performing ceremonial duties, such as being part of the Queen’s Guard. That’s why millions of tourists who come to watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace identify the bearskins as a unique London icon.
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TOP OF THE LINE — TOP HAT Legend has it that John Hetherington, the hat maker who created the top hat, frightened everyone who passed as he walked through the streets wearing this tall, shiny hat. But apparently the people overcame their fear pretty quickly. Soon, the tall, plush silk hat was worn by every self-respecting English gentleman living in the 1800s. You might think this hat is quaint, but you’d be only partially right. There are still very upper-class events in England that require attendees to wear a top hat in order to be admitted.
What looks like a top hat but is a lot less elegant? Answer: the stovepipe hat. This hat got its name because it looked just like the pipe connecting the stove to the chimney in every household of the day. A stovepipe was wider than a top hat, and it was missing that distinctive flair at the very top. This hat may look familiar to you from pictures you’ve seen of the sixteenth president. Abraham Lincoln was famous for his stovepipe hat, which he was never seen without. At over six feet tall, wearing a hat that was typically between seven and eight inches high meant that he towered over everyone around him. There was another unique purpose to the hat: Lincoln used to stash important papers inside it. Whether that was to protect the papers from rain, or to have them easily accessible at all times, you’ve got to admit it was a pretty clever storage solution.
BADGE OF PRIDE — FIREFIGHTER’S HAT
NOT JUST A HAT — JESTER’S HAT Ever heard of the court jester? Jesters were medieval clowns, who entertained kings and queens with their wit and jokes. Originally, the jester’s hat was supposed to look like a donkey’s ears and tail. Over time, it slowly evolved to become this iconic three-pointed hat. Jesters also soon began dressing in gaudy, bright clothing. To match the rest of their costume, their hats took on flashy coloring as well. And don’t forget the bells that jingled at the end of each point! This hat definitely gets points for originality.
No other helmet is shaped quite like the firefighter’s helmet, which has a tall dome and long brim that extends to the back. There’s a purpose to that design. When the firefighter is involved in putting out a fire, the dome protects him from falling objects, and the extended brim directs water or burning embers to the floor, as opposed to the firefighter’s collar. Besides functionality, the helmet is also a prized possession for the firefighter; their individual department number is usually displayed on its front. More than one firefighter has admitted that they store precious items, like treasured letters, in their hats when heading out to fight a fire.
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AT THE PEAK — POLICE CAP That little blue hat worn by a police officer is called a peaked cap. You’ll see a little peak at the front that gives it that name. It’s navy blue, to match the rest of the officers’ uniform. The color was chosen simply because there were leftover blue uniforms from the Civil War when the police department was standardizing police clothes. The hats — and the color — have lasted until today, and remain unique features of the police force.
HARD AT WORK — HARD HATS
WARMEST WINTER — RUSSIAN USHANKA
I always thought that hard hats were called that because they’re worn for hard labor. But that’s a dreadfully wrong assumption. Hard hats were originally made in a way that required them to be steamed, and so they were called Hard-Boiled Hats. The name was shortened over the years, and that’s how the hard hat came into existence. Hard hats became necessary when worker safety regulations were legislated. Luckily, Edward Bullard, a war veteran, had already invented a protective hat modeled after combat helmets. This helmet was cheaper and more maneuverable than an army helmet, perfect for a worker in the mines or doing construction. These days, Bullard’s company is still around, producing these protective helmets out of plastic instead of the original shellacked canvas.
No one would doubt that the Russians are experts on how to stay warm in belowfreezing temperatures. The ushanka was one great solution. Created to protect from the coldest environments, it was made entirely of warm sheepskin or rabbit fur, with flaps for the ears that tied under the chin. It provided complete and cozy coverage for the wearer. Ushankas are actually still worn today, as part of winter army uniforms (yes, for the U.S army, too!) and for anyone else who needs to stay really warm — think people going skiing or mailmen who are out all day. But I won’t deny that it still seems very Russian, and who wants to look Russian now?
FASHIONABLE FELT — THE FEZ Believe it or not, once upon a time, during the nineteenth century in the Ottoman Empire, the fez was considered a modern hat. Until then, the common head covering in the Middle East was the turban. Then Sultan Mahmud II banned the turban and replaced it with the fez to bring his country up to date. In case you were wondering, yes, it’s supposed to be red. (Though there are those in other colors as well.) The very name fez was taken from the city of Fez in Morocco, where the crimson dye for the hats was created.
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THE HAT OF PUNISHMENT — DUNCE CAP Kids today don’t know how lucky they are. Not only do they not have to walk a mile to school and learn in one-room schoolhouses, but they also don’t have the fear of being punished with a dunce cap. In schools of years ago, a child who misbehaved was forced to sit in front of the classroom wearing a pointed cap with a large letter “D” on it. The D stood for dunce, which means idiot. Why does dunce mean idiot, anyway? Well, there was a philosopher by the name of Duns who taught his students to think in a very convoluted way. Other philosophers didn’t like this, and they began calling his students “the dunces” in a rather derogatory way. And yes, the philosopher and his students wore pointed caps just like the punitive dunce caps used in schools.
FIT FOR A PRINCESS — ROYAL FASCINATORS What hat does a princess wear? Nope, not a crown; it’s a fascinator! These small hats or headbands are decorated with flowers, feathers and jewels, and perched on the front or on the side of an elaborate hairstyle. They can be designed with a theme, like a butterfly garden look, or in a particular color scheme. Fascinators are actually still worn by British royalty today. Decorating a fascinator can be lots of fun for a little girl who’s a princess-wannabe. Creativity and imagination are all that’s needed to make a fabulous design. Just don’t count on it getting you invited to a royal event!
BOWLED OVER — BOWLER HAT After a while of the top hat being fashionable, people got tired of wearing such tall hats. The hats were quite inconvenient for riders on horseback, who often got stuck in tree branches. It was time for a smaller hat, and the bowler hat, named after the Bowler brothers who created it, was the answer. Once this small, round hat was fashionable, it was worn by city gentlemen as part of their formal business getup. But bowlers are actually still worn today — by Bolivian women! Apparently, the British imported the hats for railway workers, but the hats became fashionable for the women instead.
BACK ON THE RANCH — COWBOY HAT The cowboy hat was invented, like so many other useful things, almost by accident. A cowboy by the name of Stetson shaped a piece of fur into a floppy hat, and wore it as a joke. But when he discovered that it was a great protection from the strong sun, he decided to begin selling such hats to his fellow cowboys. And the rest is history, of course. Strangely enough, many historians say that cowboys more often wore bowler hats, which were sturdier and smaller than the wide-brimmed cowboy hats. Somehow, though, the iconic image of a cowboy remains associated with this floppy hat.
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IDIOMATIC HATS KEEP IT UNDER YOUR HAT — Sounds like something Lincoln and firefighters do, but this idiom simply means to keep a secret. AT THE DROP OF A HAT — When you do something immediately without thinking it through, you’re doing it at the drop of a hat. No comments on what it means if you do everything this way. HANG ON TO YOUR HAT — Something special is coming! When you want someone to know there’s a surprise you’re planning, just tell them to hang on to their hat. They’ll be waiting… TALKING THROUGH YOUR HAT — This idiom refers to someone who doesn’t know what he’s saying. MAN OF MANY HATS — While this reminds me of the guy who walked around yelling, “Caps for sale,” a man of many hats actually means to fill many different jobs or roles. OLD HAT — Hearing something again and again makes it seem old hat. It’s just not interesting anymore, which is the definition of this phrase. PULL A RABBIT OUT OF A HAT — This is more than just a magic trick. When you pull a rabbit out of a hat in the middle of a story, you’re introducing a surprise twist.
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It’s a time of costumes and masquerades and double vision, and we can’t always be that sure that we’re seeing right or perceiving things the way they are! In the spirit of it all, let’s have a look at doppelgangers who have served unique roles in history. The most famous — or rather, Oh, and another clue? His infamous — person to employ clones were apparently told to The origin of the word? It sure looks a the use of doppelgangers to conkeep their lips sealed, because lot like double, right? Doppelganger is a ceal his whereabouts was undisHussein’s speech impediment German word meaning “double goer.” putedly Saddam Hussein. was not easy to imitate. While Hussein’s various lookA scientific study was conalikes did a great job at confusducted by forensic researcher ing those looking to wipe him off the face of the earth, Dieter Buhmann, who investigated this issue. Buheven the elusive dictator couldn’t escape death when his mann studied about 30 pieces of footage taken from the time came. dictator between 1998 and 2002, and his examinations Forcing look-alikes on duty wasn’t the only way Husrevealed that there were as many as three doubles who sein spawned his slipperiness. It was said that he never regularly took Hussein’s place. While they looked idenslept in the same place two nights in a row. In fact, durtical, analysis of the various “Saddams” detected differing the Gulf War, a number of random Iraqi families ences in the shape of their head, something plastic surwould get a knock on the door to face Hussein’s guards gery simply cannot alter. who made them prepare a bed. Hussein would later arThrough these extensive studies came to light that rive at one of the homes to spend a clandestine night. the real Hussein had not appeared in public since 1998. In the early 2000s, Falih Abdul Jabbar, a sociologist and researcher at London University, applied himself to Interestingly, Hussein also had a look-alike across the the matter and shared with the Western world how the ocean, who was strikingly similar without any intenIraqi public has long known about Saddam look-alikes tion, and definitely no surgical intervention. who’d take his place at public events. JERRY HALEVA, a dark-haired Sefardic Jew who was These doubles were so well-chosen that the public then a high-ranking staffer in the California state legiscould not really tell which Saddam Hussein was before them. Well-chosen, but they were well-honed, too. These replicas underwent extensive cosmetic surgery to take on the dictator’s appearance. (One doppelganger of Hussein’s son, who was perhaps even more ruthless than his father, if that’s even possible, fled in the mid1990s and defected from Iraq. He said he did so to avoid another painful operation, of which he’d undergone several, to be a perfect clone to his master.) But while these doppelgangers were hardly distinguishable from Hussein, many Iraqis observed that through the actions of the bodyguards, who appeared much more relaxed when a pseudo-dictator was under their watch, they knew they were seeing a fake. Another giveaway was when the cameramen weren’t as scrupulous about taking those close-up shots their leader was known to adore, because it was actually a regular citizen they were filming.
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History’s Doppelgangers While his name might not be that familiar, his role in history is famous indeed. General Bernard Montgomery was the British general during World War II, the very one behind the plans for the D-Day invasion in Normandy. In the time leading to this historic invasion, M15, the United Kingdom’s intelligence agency, took notice of a soldier named M.E. Clifton James, an Australian actor who had an uncanny resemblance to the general. It wasn’t soon before James was sent on a mission — and fitted with a prosthetic finger to hide his World War I scar, he pulled it off. He traveled around Gibraltar and North Africa and made sure to be eavesdropped upon by Nazi spies while talking about pretend Allied plans to attack the area. The Germans, now “clued in,” ended up moving many of their troops to Southern France, and this was one of the reasons behind the successful D-Day invasion. Joseph Stalin was another infamous leader who employed body doubles. One of his doppelgangers, known as Rashid, was said to have been dismissed from the army because of his startling likeness to the dictator. Once home, he was recruited by a KGB agent as a sit-in for Stalin, and he’d take his place at meetings and banquets. And he wasn’t the only one. Another famous double was Felix Dadaev, whose most major outing masquerading as Stalin was when he made the public journey to the 1945 Yalta conference, while Stalin himself took a secret flight. Until the age of 88, Dadaev never divulged this side job of his, only spilling the beans in 2008 with Putin’s encouragement. Oh, but we don’t want to get started there…
islature, used to joke about his resemblance to Hussein, a fact that earned him great fame during his twelve-year stint as an actor standing in for Hussein. “The resemblance is startling, even to me,” Haleva said. “When I’m dressed up in uniform, it’s almost scary.” In 1991, during Desert Storm, he was recommended to shave his mustache to be on the safe side and stay off anyone’s “wanted” lists. When Hussein was finally captured in 2003, the first concern that had to be addressed was to convince the public that it was indeed Hussein in the flesh and not one of his decoys that had been neutralized. And many skeptics to the entire doppelganger theory then asked the question: Where are Saddam’s replicas? Did they all die with him? And as they took apart the logistical reasons doubles were not possible, they tried to prove it to be a myth, one they wanted to debunk. In a world where we can never rely on what we see or hear, will we ever really know? 118
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Dini’s voice was emphatic. She was determined to stay put. It was a Friday night in February 1991, and we had nearly finished our Shabbos seudah. Our guests, a young couple who also lived in Bnei Brak, were faced with a long walk home. But they were young and energetic; why should a twenty-minute stroll present a problem? Why did our guest protest so vehemently at the prospect of walking home? Thirty-one years ago, the reason was obvious: the Gulf War of 1991 was being waged right over our heads. Night after night, missiles — Scuds launched from Iraq — landed somewhere in our part of the country. (A few weeks further into the war, the Patriot anti-missile system intercepted many — but not all — of Iraq’s guided rockets.) Thus, it was no surprise that Dini dreaded the trip back home that Friday night. In contrast, her husband, Shmuli, was a calm, collected man of the world. At first he tried to quell his young wife’s fears by comparing the statistical risks involved in crossing a busy road or flying across the Atlantic Ocean with those of being struck by a Scud missile hurtling into the country from Iraq. His words fell on deaf ears. Dini, still in her teens and far from home and family, was petrified, statistics notwithstanding. “My mother said we shouldn’t stay alone on Shabbos,” she pleaded. It took but a few minutes’ discussion to persuade Shmuli that they should spend the night with us. We made up the guest room. I gave Dini a spare robe of mine for the night, and my husband presented Shmuli with a pair of his pajamas — much too large, but all that we had. Shmuli made a fine show of scrutinizing the nightwear, front and back, then held up the trousers to their full width — pronouncedly greater than his own girth — and pompously announced: “The colors and the pattern are fine, but would you have an ex-
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tra pair of suspenders?” With a shake of his head, my husband expressed his sincere regret that he was unable to accommodate Shmuli’s request. True to form, Shmuli emitted a deep sigh and said, “I guess I’ll have to sleep with my hands in the pants pockets to keep them up around my waist.” We all had a good laugh and prepared to settle down for the night, dreading what it might bring.
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ome four hours later, the sirens wailed. Three adults dashed to our designated sealed room — but where was Shmuli? From the dark innards of the guest room, we heard him mutter, “Just a minute, Saddam. I can’t find my pajama bottoms…” A second or two later, Shmuli joined us in the sealed room, firmly grasping the waistband of his flannel PJs. We sealed off the door with the plastic sheeting suspended over it and settled down for the duration of the attack. Of course, the words of Tehillim rang out. Finally, BOOM! The Scud had landed. We breathed a sigh of relief. Baruch Hashem, we had been spared. But our relief was mingled with apprehension: Where had it landed? On open land? We fervently hoped that no SOME FOUR one had been hurt, but we HOURS LATER, would find out only after Shabbos. THE SIRENS Now, anxious to get WAILED. back to bed, we waited for the all-clear signal. MeanTHREE ADULTS while, Shmuli regaled the DASHED TO OUR children with jokes and fascinating stories. DESIGNATED At last the steady allSEALED ROOM clear siren released us to the bliss of our waiting — BUT WHERE beds, and we all retired WAS SHMULI? for what remained of the night. Shabbos morning, Shmuli davened with the first minyan. The young couple joined us for a quick kiddush and then made their way home, with many thanks for our hospitality. The remainder of Shabbos passed peacefully. After Havdalah, we learned that several buildings had been destroyed by the Scud the previous night. Dozens of people had been injured, but thank Heaven, there were no fatalities. Over a hundred people were now homeless, but thankful to be alive.
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ife went back to “normal” — no school for the children, minimal excursions out of the house and endless tension. Would there be a daytime attack? And what would the inevitable dark of night bring upon us? Weekdays were now brightened by daytime chasunahs, bar mitzvahs and other celebrations. Some carried their masks in the government-issued carton even by day, and at night we went to bed knowing that we wouldn’t get a full night’s sleep. The radio was always on, tuned to the special channel that sooner or later
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would awaken us with the code words, “Nachash tzefa — viper snake!” The war had started a few months earlier, when Iraq, led by dictator Saddam Hussein, had invaded oil-rich Kuwait and annexed it to their own territory. The United States and its allies demanded that Iraq withdraw or face attack. When Hussein refused to bring back his troops, the United States issued an ultimatum: Either they lay down their weapons by January 16, 1991, or the U.S. would take action. Saddam merely laughed scornfully and presented a counter-threat: if the U.S. dared attack, they would pepper Israel with Russianmade Scuds, loaded with chemical and biological warheads. Israel’s Home Command immediately issued orders to civilians: Each household was to seal off one room of the house so that, in case of attack, lethal gas could not penetrate. First, all windows had to be taped up so that glass would not spray the room’s occupants with glass splinters. Second, the room was to have a supply of food and drink, and also rags and bleach that would be used to seal the cracks around windows and doors. They said this would neutralize poisonous substances in case of a gas attack. The government also distributed gas masks and special protective mini-tents for infants. As the countdown to January 16 progressed, the whole country was grasped with dread. On the final day, my daughter reported that her high school class was convinced that this would be their final meeting together, and the girls bid tearful farewells to one another. Indeed, in the middle of the night between the 16th and 17th of January of 1991, the first siren tore us out of our beds 124
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with its piercing wail. We rushed to our sealed room, masks in hand. They were ugly, but welcome. My husband couldn’t get the tough plastic case to open, try as he might, and as a last resort, he threw it to the floor. (It worked, but the effect on the neighbors below us was devastating. The next day, they told us they were sure
WE SLEPT FITFULLY, WAITING FOR THE WAIL OF THE SIREN TO PIERCE THE AIR AND SEND US SCRAMBLING TO GET CHILDREN AND ADULTS INTO THE SEALED ROOM. that our apartment had been hit by a missile, Heaven forbid.) Dutifully, we soaked rags with bleach and laid them at the bottom of the doors to our sealed room. The sharp, acidic fumes made us cough, even with the masks on. It was hours until the all-clear signal finally sounded. We were far too overcome with fear to think of going back to bed. The dreaded war had begun. How would it end? Schools closed (sound familiar?). No teaching staff could take the responsibility for rushing an entire class of youngsters into a sealed room within a matter of seconds. In those days, few people had radios and even fewer had time to listen to one. But now, suddenly, a radio was deemed a necessity. We tuned in to a special channel that was silent until a missile was detected even before the air raid sirens went off. Then a voice blared out the code words “Nachash
tzefa — viper snake!” That gave the country a few seconds of warning to grab their masks and run for shelter. We followed the daily tallies then just as we so recently followed COVID updates. In those days we checked every morning: Where were there hits during the previous night? How many people had lost their apartments, homes, stores, cars, and how many were injured? Masks were mandatory wherever you went, but you didn’t need to wear them — only carry them with you in case the siren went off. Unlike COVID masks, these were gas masks — large, clumsy, made of black AND WHAT rubber and fitted with a large, circular filter to DAY WAS eliminate lethal fumes. Packed with each mask FEBRUARY 28, was an EpiPen to self1991, ON OUR inject in case of gas poisoning. CALENDAR? Making a chasunah? NONE OTHER A bar mitzvah? Simchos were daytime affairs, THAN PURIM! and on a smaller, simpler scale. (Again, does this sound familiar?) A siren might interrupt a chuppah and send all racing for the nearest sealed room, masks in hand. We stayed at home as much as possible. Any neighbor going out for bread or milk would knock to ask whether we needed any groceries, and we reciprocated. Chesed reached even greater heights (as during COVID, as well), but nights were tense. We slept fitfully, waiting for the wail of the siren to pierce the air and send us scrambling to get children and adults into the sealed room. As the days passed, more and more buildings crumbled under the impact of the shrieking Scuds. Over 1,300 buildings were damaged or destroyed completely, including more than 6,000 apartments. There were stories of amazing hashgacha pratis. In one instance, a family decided at the last minute to spend Shabbos in another city because a relative there needed help. While they were away, their building took a direct hit from a Scud; they lost their apartment and everything in it, but their act of Chesed meant their lives were spared. And the unsurpassable Jewish sense of humor found fertile new soil in which to plant its seeds. One popular quip described a couple who, roused from their beds by the siren, rushed to vacate their apartment as quickly as possible. A cluster of neighbors were already huddled around the door to the elevator, and the gallant husband quipped to his wife: “You go down with the elevator; I’ll go down with the building.”
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that only those snatched from imminent danger experience. That Purim, we rejoiced not only for the Yidden of Shushan and all its kingdoms; we also danced and sang songs of thanks to Hashem, full of praise and rejoicing for our own redemption. And how we thanked Hashem! From the depths of our war-weary hearts, we poured out our words of praise and thanksgiving as never before.
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Mordechai and Esther knew that Vashti had been eliminated for the same reason. But Hashem gave Esther special grace in the king’s eyes. Not only did he pay no heed to her grave offense of approaching him shelo kedas — contrary to the protocol of the royal court; he even agreed to attend a banquet she would prepare for him and Haman. Chazal tell us that on this day of Purim, we, too, may approach the King of Kings shelo k’das — even if we are undeserving of an audience with the Master of the World. On this day, there’s no need to demonstrate that we are worthy of
he world has recently fought a war against a pandemic. Baruch Hashem, as things stand now, we are more or less over the hump of COVID, but there is no way we can FROM THE DEPTHS OF OUR WARsit back and relax. The devastating, desperWEARY HEARTS, WE POURED OUT OUR ate war in Ukraine fills the headlines and our hearts with concern and dread. WORDS OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING Hundreds of thousands of our Jewish AS NEVER BEFORE. brethren have fled or are trying to flee for their lives. Those who, baruch Hashem, have managed to leave Ukraine now own little Hashem’s mercy. We need only to ask for it, and on Purim, more than the clothes they are wearing. The odds are so overwhelmingly against Ukraine that He will accept our prayers unconditionally. Thirty-one years ago, on the very day of Purim, we joypure logic tells us only a Heaven-sent miracle can save the fully tore down the plastic sheeting, peeled the tape off our Yidden from this modern-day Haman. But can we merit such a revealed, awe-inspiring miracle? windows, and cast our gas masks aside. No more Scuds, sirens and sealed rooms! We may wonder about this. But not on Purim! Also, on March 1, 1953, Josef Stalin suffered a cerebral On Purim, we may approach the King of Kings shelo k’das hemorrhage. That day was the 14th of Adar — Purim! Stalin — not according the regulations or the rulebooks. In Esther’s time, no one was allowed to approach his maj- died a few days later, on the fifth of the month. Kein yovdu; esty Achashverosh unless they had been summoned to the may Hashem thus destroy all of our enemies! This Purim, let’s approach the King of kings shelo k’das. royal court within thirty days prior. Queen Esther had not been called before Achashverosh for over a month; nonethe- Hundreds of thousands of Yidden in Eastern Europe desless, Mordechai urged her to approach the king and plead for perately need a miraculous yeshuah. Let’s unite to plead, beseech, beg and implore the Master of the World on their bethe lives of Am Yisroel. How would Achashverosh react? Would he condemn Es- half, and may our tears and tefillos bring the orah and simcha ther? Would he have her executed for her insolence? Both that await Klal Yisroel on this special day.
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I’m not sure exactly when it happened, but if I had to take a guess, I would estimate that it had to be a good 25 years ago. My in-laws had come for a visit one sunny winter afternoon, and our lunchtime conversation turned toward Purim. Like just about every other selfrespecting housewife of the time, my mother-in-law was visualizing the hamantaschen she was going to make, which would be joined in her mishloach manos by several squares of her famous Hungarian brownies, nestled in paper cupcake liners (yes, that was fancy, once upon a time.) And, of course, that iconic paper plate of baked goods would be enhanced by an orange and a few pieces of candy before being slid into a clear plastic bag and finished off with a simple twist tie. But my father-in-law had other ideas. Right then and there, he announced his intention to duct tape a can of Coke and a can of arbes together in lieu of baked goods and fruit. Suffice it to say that my mother-in-law was more than horrified by the idea, and that no duct tape was involved in any of their mishloach manos, that year or any other. Just the idea of my father-in-law wrapping canned goods with precisely cut pieces of duct tape still makes me smile. But lest we think that the joy that we associate with Purim is reserved only for things that go exactly as 128
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planned, humor can be found everywhere in Adar, even in situations that might not seem funny at first. Take, for example, Purim 2019. With our youngest spending the year in seminary and everyone else married, my husband and I went to Flatbush to spend Parshas Zachor with daughter number two and her family. Somehow, time always runs short on Fridays and I threw a few things into my overnight bag and rushed out the door in my royal-blue Crocs so that we could get to Brooklyn on time. We were just getting to Flatbush when I realized that I had packed everything I needed for Shabbos except for one thing. My shoes. The only footwear I had with me were the Crocs that were currently on my feet, but since it was Parshas Zachor, going to shul wasn’t optional. Borrowing shoes from my daughter was out of the question, given that my feet are several sizes larger than hers, and with just an hour left before Shabbos, trying to buy a pair of shoes was also out of
the question, leaving me with only one choice: going to shul, in Flatbush, in my Crocs, because Parshas Zachor is Parshas Zachor. Thankfully, there weren’t too many people at the hashkamah minyan that my daughter and I attended, and I made sure to keep my feet hidden under the table as much as I could. Once we were home from shul, of course, we were able to see the humor in the situation, and today I keep a pair of foldable black flats in my overnight bag, a gift from another of my daughters who wanted to make sure I was never caught shoeless again. Then there was the Purim when an ongoing gag that I had been sharing with my brother took a very unexpected turn. Having received a rock-hard, ridiculously stale, plastic-wrapped
marshmallow from my brother in his mishloach manos as a joke the year before, I decided that the only possible response would be to save it with my Purim supplies and regift it to him the following year. When Adar rolled around, I pulled out the marshmallow, which obviously hadn’t gotten any softer, and hot-glued it to my mishloach manos, which that year consisted of a bottle of chocolate flavored seltzer along with a bag of homemade, hand-dipped Oreos. I set my brother’s mishloach manos apart from all the others I had made and added a note to the marshmallow that read, “Especially for you,” extending our running joke for yet another year. It was sometime on Purim day when I lined up all of my seltzer bottles neatly in a row on my kitchen counter to make them easier to distribute. About an hour later, I noticed that my brother’s special mishloach manos was… gone. My good-hearted daughter was nice enough to check with several of our neighbors to find out if they had actually gotten my brother’s package, but they all insisted that they had received a perfectly fresh bottle of seltzer and Oreos. Five years have passed since that Purim, and to this day, I still have no idea who was the unlucky recipient of that super-stale marshmallow. I can only hope they found the incident as funny as we did. But perhaps one of our most memorable Purim moments took place in 2014. My newest son-inlaw asked if he could make a Purim seudah for his chevrah in our house. Of course, we were more than happy to donate our dining room to the cause. As the day went on, one by one, my son-in-law’s friends started showing up dressed in very creative costumes and in various states of inebriation. One of my son-in-law’s closest friends arrived holding a gift from the entire group to thank us for hosting the seudah — and you didn’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that he had had more than a little to drink before he went to Oh! Nuts to buy a chocolate platter. The large wicker basket that he was holding was filled with goodies. There was Viennese crunch, several different types of truffles, and an assortment of chocolates wrapped in light-blue foil, all of which were a perfect match to the large teddy bear that sat atop the beautifully assembled arrangement. Clearly, he never noticed that the goodies he had picked up were meant for a shalom zachor and not a Purim seudah… So as Purim draws near, just remember that no matter how carefully you plan for the day, there is an excellent chance that something will go wrong. But instead of getting stressed out when the inevitable happens, remember that Adar is all about simcha — and smile, because the times when things go awry often make the best memories, ones that have you laughing out loud even years later.
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PLAYROOM The playroom is one of my favorite rooms to organize. Besides suddenly realizing once again that mini Legos have a zillion pieces, it’s so much fun! In addition, the decisions you make in this room are generally easier than in the bedrooms. Playroom cleanup time can range from 2 hours to 20 hours! The reason I’m being so generous with the allotted time is simply that the playroom, in most homes, doubles (and triples!) as a homework room, utility room, crafts room and basically an overall room that hosts the bulk of the home storage, toys and crafts. I love listening to children’s choirs when I tackle this room. Find something you love — or better yet, something that both children and adults love — though watching me get excited over Playmobil begs the question of, “Who qualifies as an adult, anyway?”
Prep List: GARBAGE BAGS GLOVES SHMATTES/DUST CLOTHS/DIAPERS BROOM, SHOVEL, MOP, DUSTER, VACUUM CLEANER WINDOW CLEANER A MILD CLEANSER AND A REGULAR CLEANSER. FOR CHILDREN’S TOYS, I LIKE USING NATURAL PRODUCTS. TRY GREEN WORKS ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER. SCRUBBING BRUSH ZIPLOC BAGS CONTAINERS REFER TO PREVIOUS ARTICLES FOR CLEANING PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS. QUESTIONS? SARASTYLE2020@GMAIL.COM.
1. CLOSET Although my motto is “Empty everything!” I will let it slide when it comes to the playroom. You can still do that if you prefer to, but beware: This is a room where the kids come in, so if you empty all the toys and games at once, they may just decide to play with all of them at the same time. Vacuum corners. Work your way from the top down. GAMES: If you’re missing game pieces, call the company to send replacements. Not all the companies do. If you can’t get replacements, don’t put the box back into the closet! (Yeah, we all do that.) Tape any torn boxes. If the boxes are beyond repair, consider buying special game containers. You can also simplify it by using Sterilite’s 3-drawer storage solutions. Put the little play pieces in Ziploc bags and label everything. (I’m a huge fan of Ziplocs. All sizes.) PUZZLES: If the box needs to be discarded, cut out the
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cover picture of the puzzle and put the puzzle into a Ziploc bag. LEGOS: Don’t attempt to wash them in the bathtub. A mesh bag in the wash machine works the best with mild detergent. Allow to air dry. CLICS: I haven’t tried washing them in the machine yet, but if you do and it works, drop us a line. I wash them with dish soap. A teaspoon of soap goes a long way. TOY CARS: Wipe with mild cleanser. DRESS-UP ITEMS: Wash in machine on gentle cycle. TRAIN TRACKS OR WOODEN BLOCKS: Wipe down with a damp cloth. Don’t soak them in water. DOLLS: Wipe down with a damp cloth. Detangle hair with a metal comb. Wash clothing on a gentle cycle. I’d love to go through every toy on the market, but unless
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LINEN CLOSET you want The Boro Park View to be really, really cumbersome to lug around, we’ll stick to the basic toys. Wipe down any other hard plastic toys with a gentle cleanser. Soft toys can usually be washed in the machine on a gentle cycle. Throw away any broken toys. Give away any toys or games that your family has outgrown or that hasn’t been used in a while. This part is good to do with your kids. Wipe shelves before putting the toys and games back onto them. Wipe closet walls. Scrub with Soft Scrub where chocolaty hands have been. (It could’ve easily been mine.) Sweep bottom of the closet. Depending on the closet size, you might want to wash the floor with your trusty shmatte instead of trying to maneuver a mop in a small space. TOY TIPS: USE ONLY CLEAR CONTAINERS FOR THE PLAYROOM CLOSET. IT MAKES CLEANUP A BREEZE FOR THE KIDS. IF YOU KEEP YOUR CRAFTS IN THE PLAYROOM CLOSET, PUT THEM ON ONE OF THE TOP SHELVES SO LITTLE HANDS DON’T GET TO THEM.
2. FURNITURE Dust any furniture you have in the playroom. Wipe down the bookcase and shake out the books. Tape any torn covers. Wipe tables and chairs. Scrub if needed. Wall storage is a great way to keep things off the floor and make the room clutter-free if you don’t have space for everything in your closet. 3. CEILINGS AND WALLS Dust ceilings. Vacuum or dust the corners. Wipe light fixture with a damp cloth. If you’re removing it, make sure it is dry before you replace it. Dust your picture frames and wipe with a damp rag. Dust blinds with a slightly damp cloth. Wash windows and sills. 4. FLOOR: Sweep, dust and mop hardwood floors. RUGS: Most rugs, unless otherwise noted, can be machine washed. Air dry. CARPET: Resolve Carpet Triple Oxi Advanced works great on soiled spots. Sprinkle Febreze Powder on carpets before vacuuming to give the room a fresh, clean scent.
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This is the easiest closet in the home, and that’s why we’re sneaking it into the schedule this week, even though we know it’s a hectic one. However, the folding takes time. I suggest you do this at the quietest time of day when you can relax and just, well, fold and repeat.
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1. You knew this was coming! Remove everything from your closet, or one shelf at a time. Vacuum corners. Wipe shelves. Vacuum the bottom of the closet or wash floor. Torn or soiled linen should be discarded. Anything that hasn’t been used the past year should be donated. Here’s what stays in the closet: Linen and towels. That’s it! Anything else you’ve stored in there belongs elsewhere. Make it a worthy closet to look at with virtually no money or drilling involved by putting two nice bins on the floor and rolling up extra towels inside to create a “grab-and-go” convenience station for guests. 2. Fold the linens. How to fold a sheet: Spread the sheet out on a flat surface. Fold in half, wrong sides together, and tuck in corners. Fold in half again, tuck the elastic corners in. Fold in thirds lengthwise, and fold to desired size. Fold the duvet cover to the same size, and place on top. Pillow cases can be rolled up, or folded in a horizontal or vertical fashion on top of the linen set. I wish I could be in everyone’s homes to demonstrate, fold and figure out solutions to your individual needs, but alas, I’m just one person trying to put it down on paper. Feel free to ask for personalized tips! sarastyle2020@ gmail.com. 3. Once the closet is done, potpourri bags can be hung on the door handle. If you’re into ribbons and flowers, dab them with lavender oil and display them nicely in the closet, or attach pins onto the flowers and stick them into the linens. I personally don’t go for any of the extras; I just spray my closets to give it that fresh scent. Right now I’m obsessed with Febreze Unstopables Fresh Fabric Refresher. 4. Blankets, throws and pillows: If you have extra shelves on top, then store them there. Otherwise they belong in storage.
Catch you next week!
Sara
Sara Goldstein is a professional organizer and home designer serving Upstate, Brooklyn and beyond. She can be reached at sarastyle2020@gmail.com.
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Haman! Are you covering your ears yet? Can you hear the graggers, the horns, and the feet stomping? Erasing Haman’s name is definitely one mitzvah all children (and adults!) take very seriously! Did you ever wonder what Yidden did before graggers were around? Colors of Noise Erasing Haman’s Name Throughout the Generations Graggers are part of the ratchet family, which are instruments that make noise by having a stiff board mounted on a handle click against a gearwheel while it’s being swung around. Graggers are first recorded as being used by Yidden on Purim in the nineteenth century. How did children drown out Haman’s name before that? In thirteenth century Europe, children would write Haman’s name on pebbles and knock them together, so that his name would literally get erased. They would also break clay pots and bang on the shul’s tables with their hands or wooden sticks. A few hundred years later, Reb Moshe Isserles, the Rema, mentions children writing Haman’s name on pieces of wood and banging them together, so that — like with the pebbles — Haman’s name would get erased. In the seventeenth century, gunpowder became easily accessible, and Yiddishe boys in Germany wasted no time in adding it to their arsenal of noisemakers! They would use different combustible materials and generously sprinkle gunpowder or sulfur on top, which created a small explosive or firecracker. This custom quickly spread to Yiddishe communities in Poland, Lithuania, Romania and Russia.
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Sometimes we need something to make noise in order to drown out other noise. Enter noisemakers! One of the most common relaxing sounds is white noise — a noise that includes all the frequencies audible to the ear, played at the same intensity. Therefore, it produces a clean, even sound that masks other noise. But did you know that besides white noise, there is pink and brown noise, too? Each one’s sound is at a slightly different frequency, which makes pink noise a little deeper, and brown noise a little rougher. Using such noises has been proven to help improve sleep, relaxation and even memory, since the smooth noise gives the brain a chance to relax. The exact opposite of white noise is... black noise! White noise includes all sound frequencies, and black noise has none — which means it’s just another name for silence!
The world record for the most people blowing party horns at one time was set on November 21, 2009, with 6,961 people in Tokyo, Japan.
A Tree in a Forest What is sound, anyway? Sound starts as a vibration in the air and is transmitted to our nerves through our ears. It is processed as a sound only at our nerve center, which brings us to the popular conundrum: If a tree falls in a forest and there is nobody around to hear it, does it actually make a sound?
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Sounds in the Wild Animals that live underwater depend on sounds and echoes to get around and stay in contact with members of their family. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the loudest animal sounds are found in the ocean. The animal that emits the loudest sound is the blue whale, which can produce vocalizations of up to 180 decibels, which is as loud as a jet plane! Their sounds also travel the farthest and can be heard up to 99 miles away. Similarly, dolphins are known to create high-frequency clicks that create sound waves that bounce off nearby objects. This lets them know what is around them. Many other animals also use sound and howling to communicate with members of their family. Wolves, for instance, sound out unique howls to communicate with members of their family, and to warn surrounding packs of their presence.
The loudest noise ever recorded was produced when the islandvolcano Krakatoa, in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, exploded on August 27, 1883. The sound was heard 3,100 miles away.
Ancient Egyptians used small seashells to create whistles. They were also known to use reeds to create musical wind instruments.
Police car sirens usually sound at around 110 to 120 decibels. Sirens We hear emergency vehicles when they’re far away thanks to their super-loud sirens. The siren was invented in the late 1700s… as a musical instrument! It worked with a manual crank and produced a loud, high-pitched sound. After having it around for a while, however, musicians realized that the sound was too harsh for music. In the 1800s, fire stations began replacing their bells with the siren, though it still worked manually. It was only in the 1970s, after sirens went through many changes and became electronic, that police cars began sporting sirens.
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SWIFT STAFFING is seeking to hire additional recruiters. Part-time & Flexible hours. Email your resume to Info@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com ASSISTANT MANAGER Assistant manager for BP professional office FT, must be organized, comp. drivers lic. a plus. Will train. plz email 18aveoffice@gmail.com HANDYMAN WANTED Must know electric, plumbing, carpentry, etc. 718.614.7161 LIFEGUARD WANTED Lifeguard, YVY Fitness Center, 6:30-9:00 AM (women`s hours) Tues. & Thurs. Email: fitness@yeled. org YVY is an EOE
AFTER-SCHOOL POSITIONS After-school positions available in Yesodei Bina. Centrally located, Yiddish speaking preferred. Email your resume to hr@ yesodeibina.org.
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EREV PESACH Quick energy boost with our nutritious PROTEIN SHAKE. Call 929-367-8040 lv.msg VIOLIN LESSONS private violin lessons for girls. All levels, all ages. Call 929 289 1222 HAIR + MAKEUP For all your occasions. great price! 929.545.2444 MUSICAL MOMENTS New in BP. Give your daughter the gift of music! Have her master the keyboard and play in confidence. References available 845-502-4170
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RECORDING STUDIO High quality equipment, student-friendly atmosphere. Schedule your session today: 347-486-2843 themusichut2843@gmail. com GARTLECH we fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. 917-414-3281 LIGHT ALTERATIONS Please Call: 718.450.4700
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DRIVER AVAILABLE Driver with many years exp. available to do long distance trips with brand new minivan. Reasonable rates. 917.405.8469 PHOTO ALBUMS Custom photo books, weddings, engagements, Chosson/Baby, Upsherin, etc. Also professional photo editing. 347.563.5153 HANDYMAN Experienced & Reliable handyman Small jobs our specialty! Plumbing, Electric, construction, Locksmith, painting, plastering. Shabbos clocks, outlets/switches, call: 347.275.5408 PHOTOGRAPHY Children, Portraits, Family, Upsherin.Videos for any occasion, family Gatherings, Anniversaries, events, etc. 347.563.5153 GRAPHICS Engagements, Weddings, Baby/Chusson etc. We also do professional photo editing. 347.768.0635 ( Leave message) or email: dreamdesignbyleah@gmail. com
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Classifieds SARNO COACH FOR WOMEN Learn the tools you need to be pain free. Text or call 9178303807 BUGABOO SERVICE SHOP Repairs, parts, floor samples, out of stock. New! Frame refinishing $35. 718-8099707 HANDYMAN & PAINTING Plumbing, Electric, construction, Locks, painting, plastering, Shabbos clocks, outlets/switches, 718.951.0090 CONSTRUCTION Bathrooms, kitchens, closets, decks, extensions, additions, basements, all electrical, plumbing, Carpentry, lowest prices, fastest service. 718.951.0090
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P3 PROVIDER Provider with 10+ years experience is available to work with your child. Please call 347-645-2155, 718- 6861655.
KIVREI TZADDIKIM TOUR Led by Hamodia’s Rabbi Yosef Gesser. Be inspired by Jewish history, daven for yeshuos. Ygesser@gmail.com, 718-690-1534
SHIDDUCH RESUME Need help writing and/ or editing your shidduch resume? Reach out to (718) 207-8137. Fast and excellent service.
P3 SERVICES Boys P3 after school reading group starting next week with EXCITING bonus activities! Transportation provided. Call 347-645-2155.
MOISTURIZER GUIDANCE Dry skin? We can guide you to the right moisturizer for your face. 718-633-6290
COPYWRITING Ads, emails, advertorials, web copy. ybwritingservices@ gmail.com, 718-690-1534
BASSINETS RENTALS Rent Black Bugabee Bassinets. now special: $75 for 90 days 718-809-9707
B JEWELED Winter sale going on now. Costume and sterling silver jewelry. Accessories and handbags. Call text 718-8126307.
SERENITY SOLUTIONS organize your home & life. Call Chana Malky 718-8095963
TYPING SERVICES Busy teacher? Fax/email a handwritten stencil and get it back computerized in less than 48 hours! Email textbox11219@gmail.com/ call 347-598-3950
PESACH CLEANING SPECIAL Book before Erev Purim, get 10% off your home/ office cleaning fee. Call 888-SHINE59 or 347208-5623. Visit us @ amazingdeepcleaning.com.
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DONATE YOUR VEHICLE
(Car, truck, van, Suv) Help build children. Get $1,500 tax deduction + $2,400 Gift book (shopping) or we pay cash for cars too. 718974-9428
GEMACHIM Pidyon Haben 646-419-0782 Doona 260-366-6293 Twin Carriage (718) 522-3891 Neocate Formula 347-977-7940 Carseats, snap n go strollers, pack n play & bassinets 718-854-6829 buy/sell Neocate/baby formula 347.369.4886
GOODBYE, FOREVER! Careers for Today & Tomorrow
Chocolate molds BP 718-972-4768. Williamsburg 718-522-3445 Bris Accessories 347- 244- 2065 Baby carriers 718-809-9707 Baby earbands 347 409 9479 Bris Accessories 718-435-0664 Kallah Cape 718 - 633 - 8261
HEAT TREATMENT
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THE SUPE RI METH OR FOR BEDOD ERADICATBUG ION
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Classifieds RESUME SERVICE Get your professional resume. Job placement assistance included. Call or Whatsapp 347.391.0422 Email: resumeitny@gmail.com PESACH CLEANING Multi surface cleaner that handles even old stains. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Call 929-367-8040 lv Msg
PERSONALIZE IT! Vinyl, iron-on, permanent ink. Great rates! Perfect job! Bklyn (929)454-4869 Monsey (347)413-3751
DONATE VEHICLE Donate any vehicle, get $2,400 gift for shopping and $1,500 tax deduction. 718974-9428
WASH & SETS Wash and set your wig for a great price! Center of Boro park. Call 718-812-8077
KAV HA’YESHUOS FOR WOMEN/GIRLS 3 minutes can save lives. Hear more about the power of proper clothing. 929-9468566
WASH N SETS wash n set $25 call Esty 347962-5547
ELECTRICIAN All Electrical work, outlets, switches, fixtures, new lines for washer/dryer or a/c, shabbos clocks, circut breakers. 718.951-0090
SUNDAY PROGRAM Girls ages 8-11 347.777.4653
ODDS & ENDS
PURIM PARTY/ PESACH SEDAR Available to prep, serve and clean up. Call Chana at Amazing Deep Clean 347208.-5623
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LOST Megilla holder with megilla last year in area of 53rd st b/w 18th/19th Ave Reward if found, please call 917-805-6963 toddlers grey-black shoe 718437-1443 Diamond necklace pendant approx 13/54 area 845-6425565
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2 BEDROOM CHOSSON/ KALLAH APT. 19th & 60th. 1 flight up. Also, 15th & 37th 3 Bedroom Apt with porch, first floor. Please call 347-661-4058 JOB OPPORTUNITY Looking for a mature male to work with a 23 y/o high functioning male in the Boro Park area on Sundays from 3:30-5:30pm and on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 TO 7:30pm to encourage him to work on his skills. Please call: 718-854-2747 Ext 1132. Refer to job ID 2006 SUMMER TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS Twinkle Daycare is seeking warm, qualified teachers and assistants for summer program. With or without BA. Nice pay, beautiful environment. Email resume: bpdaycare1@gmail.com. Call: (718) 683-3620 ext 262, leave message DAYCARE TEACHER Do you love working with little children? A fantastic daycare is now hiring a teacher and assistant for a new toddler class. Friendly environment, great pay. Email resume: bpdaycare1@ gmail.com Call: 917-5328099, leave message JOB OPPORTUNITY Seeking a Heimishe female worker to work with a 32 y/o high functioning female in the Boro Park area on her life skills. Monday-Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm. Please call: 718-854-2747 Ext 1132. Refer to job ID BM43-2011 JOB OPPORTUNITY Seeking: a male worker for a high functioning 17 y/o male iwn Crown Heights 2-3 days a week from 5:30-7:30pm Friday afternoon, Shabbos and evenings. Hours are flexible. Great pay! Please call: 718-854-2747 Ext 1247. Refer to job ID 6005
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דינער לטובת מוסדות סאטמאר בבארא פארק
דינער לטובת מתיבתא עץ חיים דבאבוב
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שמחת החתונה לנכדת הגה"צ אבד"ק באבוב 45
אב"ד נירעדהאז בקביעת מזוזה בביזנעס החדש PHOTO ISLANDבבארא פארק
דינער לטובת כולל חיים ושלום מונקאטש
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דרשת ז' אדר בוויען
ברית לנכד האדמו"ר מראפשיץ
האדמו"ר ממאשאלו בביקור בארה"ק
המקובל הגרי"מ ערלאנגער בביקור בניו יארק
האדמו"ר מסטריקוב בביקור בישיבת מאור התורה בבארא פארק
שמחת פדיון הבן לנכד הגה"צ גאב"ד מעזיבוזש
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GOAL: $421,200
Matanos L’evyonim
מתנות לאביונים בו ביום
FEED THE POOR ON PURIM DAY Over Purim, help provide a staggering $421,200 in food to those in need. By directly feeding the poor on Purim day, you’ll fulfill the Mitzvah of Matanos L'evyonim in its purest form. 100% of the funds we raise through this campaign will be spent on food. The more we raise, the more we can distribute. So please, give as much as you possibly can. *$421,200 is a carefully calculated cost split between 900+ sit-down meals a day in our soup kitchens and 7,500+ emergency food packages for families, all distributed over Purim
$18
PURIM MEAL
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2 MEALS + 2 EMERGENCY PACKAGES
$5,400
PURIM MEAL $18
Cash
100 EMERGENCY PACKAGES
Check Payable to Masbia
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2 PURIM MEALS
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10 MEALS + 10 EMERGENCY PACKAGES
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1,000 PURIM MEALS
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EMERGENCY PACKAGE
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City _______________________ State __________________ Zip _____________________________________ Phone ________________________ Email _______________________________________________________
TO DONATE ONLINE GO TO WWW.MASBIA.ORG/PURIM2022 1276 47th St., Brooklyn, NY 11219
MAILING POB 191181, Brooklyn, NY 11219 TF 866.9.MASBIA TEL
All donations to Masbia are fully tax-deductible. Tax ID: 20-1923521.
718.972.4446 x203 FAX 718.972.0333 EMAIL info@masbia.org WEB masbia.org
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מסע הקודש של האדמו"ר מפאפא לקברי אבותיו באייראפע לרגל יומא דהילולא של הגה"ק בעל ויגד יעקב מפאפא זצוק"ל
מעמד איגוד תלמידים ישיבת שער המלך ירושלים
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מעמד צאתכם לשלום להאדמו"ר מסלאנים בבית מדרשו בבארא פארק לפני החזרתו לארה"ק
שמחת החתונה של נכד האדמו”ר מסאטמאר בת לבנו הגה”צ אב”ד סיגוט בביהמ”ד הגדול סאטמאר וויליאמסבורג
סיום סדר מועד בקהילת טענקא בבארא פארק
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מלוה מלכה לטובת ביהמ"ד קמניץ
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שמחת הבר מצוה לנכד האדמו"ר מדאמבראווא
שמחת הבר מצוה לנכד האדמו"ר מסקאליע
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The Boro Park View
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Contents
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FREE ISSUE 126 MARCH 16, 2022
פרשת צו י”ג אדר ב’ תשפ”ב
FYI: NOISE AND NOISEMAKERS
DRESSING UP THE TOWN
CELEBRATION AFTER THE SCUDS
V’NAHAFOCH HU!
MARVELOUS MEAT BOARDS
The legend born in a living room
The power of Purim is felt throughout the ages
Purim plans upended
Crowd-pleasing platters that let the hostess join the fun!
DRESS UP FROM THE HEAD DOWN
DICTATORS AND DOPPELGANGERS
A heady history of headwear
When laypeople masqueraded as tyrants
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Inbox
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Parsha
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Week in Review
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Decode the Cartoons
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The Last Rebbe of Lodz
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The Black Sheep
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Purim in Costume
Telephone:
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Food
Fax:
110 //
Hang on to Your Hats
E-mail:
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Seeing Double
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In the Spirit of Adar
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Purim Tales
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To the Finish Line
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FYI
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Fun Pages
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Classifieds
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Pictures
Publisher:
YOEL ITZKOWITZ Editor in Chief:
D. GORALNIK Content Editor:
R. REESE
Associate Editor:
E.M. NEIMAN Food Editor:
M.P. WERCBERGER Creative Director:
AJ WACHSMAN Project Coordinator:
R. ITZKOWITZ
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