Issue 12 by The Boro Park View

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‫פרשת ויצא‬ ‫ו’ כסלו תש”פ‬

THE SECONDIN-COMMAND LENDS A HAND Everyone stands to gain when the kids are in the kitchen

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FREE ISSUE 12 DECEMBER 4, 2019

‫פרשת ויצא‬ ‫ו’ כסלו תש”פ‬

THE SECONDIN-COMMAND LENDS A HAND Everyone stands to gain when the kids are in the kitchen

RESPLENDENT! Set your Shabbos table with Raizy Fried

THE SONGS OF SHABBOS

Take our Chanuk ah survey for a chance to win!

OH, HOW I’VE BEEN WAITING! The mindset shift that trained me to welcome Shabbos calmly

Soul-stirring inspiration in the emergency room

FRIDAY NIGHT TREATS THAT ARE AS GORGEOUS AS THEY ARE GOOD!

Included with this issue:

48 PAGE TOYS4U CHANUKAH BROCHURE

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:

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A LIFE OF COLOR (Re: Taste the Rainbow, Issue 11) How validating it was to read your fascinating article on synesthesia! As a synesthete of the grapheme-color type, I’ve been at the receiving end of many an odd look, compassionate nod and sympathetic murmur: “Must be the colors of your first ABC/numbers chart in school!” Well, skeptics, synesthesia’s real and makes life exciting. It adds verve and fun to boring alphabets and numbers, and even dribbles around to color entire names as well! So if you chance upon someone telling you with conviction that Leah is green, you’d better believe it. Keep those amazing articles coming! C.N.G.

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Thank you for your wonderful magazine that we enjoy every week! In response to last week’s issue on the topic of vision, I would like to reach out to the public for information on ptosis (droopy eyelid). Baruch Hashem, in our particular case, it is only a cosmetic issue that doesn’t affect our child’s vision. We have already tried surgery, but it was unfortunately not successful. If you have any experience or knowledge in the field, I would appreciate if you can contact me through The Boro Park View. A Reader

OFFERING INSIGHT (Re: All Eyes on Vision, Issue 11) Thank you so much for your informative issue last week. Our family has dealt with a different kind of vision problem, not one discussed in your paper, and I’m writing this letter in case this information can be of use to any of your readers. One of my children was born with coloboma, the medical term for a hole in one of the structures of the eye that typically presents as a misshapen pupil. The pupil will usually look larger than normal and have an atypical shape. My child’s pupils are teardrop-shaped, and I’ve had people tell me that it looks like the child has Swarovski eyes! B’chasdei Hashem, both pupils have exactly the same form of coloboma, which is very rare and means that they both look alike. More importantly, his vision is almost perfect, and he only suffers from light sensitivity since the foremost layer of the eye is affected. I can be contacted through The Boro Park View for more information. A Mother

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE (Re: Out of Focus, Issue 11) I read your article detailing different focusing issues experienced by individuals with interest. I, too, have struggled with vision, despite the several doctors and prescriptions I’ve tried. Often, when a child complains of unclear vision, the obvious thing to do is to try a prescription with a higher number, and that was the case with me. Despite my numbers going up, I still was not seeing clearly, until one astute doctor did the opposite: He gave me a much lower prescription (at that point I was already using prisms). And although there were still a few unresolved issues, my vision was finally functional. D.N.

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In Parshas Vayeitzei, Yaakov Avinu had been traveling from Be’er Sheva toward Charan when he stopped to sleep for the night. As Yaakov slept, he dreamed about a ladder that stretched from the ground to Shamayim, and malachim were ascending and descending the ladder. Hashem stood over Yaakov and declared, “I am Hashem, the G-d of Avraham your father, and the G-d of Yitzchok; the land upon which you are lying I will give to you and to your seed. And your seed shall be as the dust of the Earth, and you shall spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south; and through you shall all the families of the Earth be blessed, and through your seed. And behold, I am with you, and I will guard you wherever you go, and I will return you to this land, for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.” (Bereishis 28:13-15) Yaakov awoke from his sleep, and he declared, “Indeed, Hashem is in this place, and I did not know it.” Rashi explains this declaration to mean that Yaakov would not have slept in that place if he had known that the Shechinah was there. When Yaakov Avinu slept, he received nevuah and Hashem’s promise. Had Yaakov not slept there, perhaps he would not have received these gifts. The Sfas Emes explains that when Yaakov Avinu stated that he would not have slept in that place, it means that he would have been willing to sacrifice the nevuah and Hashem’s promise rather than sleep in a place that holy. The Sfas Emes cites the Zohar Hakadosh on the words “va’ani lo yadati — and I did not know.” The Zohar explains that “knowing” in Tanach means connecting. When Yaakov berated himself for not “knowing,” he was really berating himself for not being spiritually connected enough to realize that the Shechinah was there. Yaakov would have preferred to be connected to Hashem rather then to receive nevuah and Hashem’s promise. The Brisker Rav likewise points out that when Yaakov Avinu declared that he would not have slept there, he was also willing to forego the nevuah and Hashem’s promise, and that by declaring that he would not have slept in that place, Yaakov was attesting to the fact that

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he would have been willing to sacrifice these gifts rather than do something he felt was not right. The Brisker Rav points out that we should not make cheshbonos when it comes to our avodas Hashem. We should always do what is right, regardless of the sacrifices involved. Life can be confusing, and it can be tempting to look for signs to guide us. Seeing that something good came from sleeping there might have led Yaakov to conclude that he had done the right thing by doing so. However, Yaakov analyzed the situation and came to the opposite conclusion. Whether or not an action was correct on our part is not determined by any benefits that we may have acquired as a result of that action — even to the point of those benefits involving nevuah and a direct promise from Hashem. All the more so should we not look to any material gains in our lives as being signs of having taken a correct course of action. The Torah lays out the right path for us to follow. The shoresh of the word halacha is hey-lamed-chof, which means to walk. The word halacha literally means “path” of “the way one walks.” We do not need simanim to “prove” that an action is correct when we have halacha. If a person is uncertain as to which path to follow, he should ask a rav rather than conclude based on circumstances in life that a decision is or is not correct. The Torah lights the path for us to follow through life, and da’as Torah guides us along the way. Moreover, looking for external clues as to whether or not our actions are correct can be misleading. In this example, it was Yaakov Avinu who did not rely on clear gifts from Hashem to “prove” his action was correct. At the opposite extreme, l’havdil, we know that it says that resha’im often live easy lives when, in fact, Hashem is giving them all of their reward in this world and reserving their punishment for the next world. Their easy lives are certainly not a sign that they are living life the right way. May we learn from the Avos to always walk in the ways of Torah, and when we encounter situations of doubt, to seek out da’as Torah to shine a light on the correct path.

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With Boro Park residents still on edge after a rash of crimes targeting area residents, a Dahill Road shul that was one of several buildings pelted with eggs has been receiving letters of support from people all over the country. Boro Park 24 reported that Khal Bnei Torah Sanz has been receiving daily letters of support. One postcard that came from a group in Vermont bore the words, “You make America strong. Your faith beautifies our nation.” Another card from another Vermont group from Brattleboro said simply, “We wish we were there to help with the cleanup.” Colorful hearts, flowers and the words “Love from Kansas” decorated the front of another that came from the “Local Love Brigade” in Kansas, a group that describes itself as “Kansans banding together to respond to incidents of hate.” According to CBS News, an 18-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested on November 13 in connection with several incidents of egg pelting, including the one at the Sanzer beis midrash. Mohib Hoque was charged on multiple counts, including assault and harassment as a hate crime.

Responding to the disturbing increase of hate crimes in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation last week to establish a new training program that will be implemented by local law enforcement so they can recognize and prevent further incidents of bias crimes. The legislation was sponsored by Senator Todd Kaminsky and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic and will have the Municipal Police Training Council working closely with the state’s Division of Human Rights and Hate Crimes Task Force. Together, the agencies will develop and maintain policies to ensure that local law enforcement is properly prepared to both recognize and deal with bias incidents. Hate crimes, particularly anti-Semitic ones, have been on the rise in New York City. “With the steady surge of hate crimes across New York, there is little room for complacency,” said Rozic. “This new law will equip local law enforcement with the proper tools to identify, report and respond to these crimes that continue to divide and instill widespread fear.” “Anti-Semitism, hate and intolerance have no place in our state and nation,” added Kaminsky. Cuomo said that the legislation would make New York a stronger and more inclusive place. “We will continue taking aggressive measures to stamp out hate whenever and wherever it rears its ugly head,” said Cuomo.

In Joint Effort, Local Politicians Host Free Flu Shot Clinic With the cold weather settling in and two patients in critical condition after being diagnosed with the flu, a group of local officials are collaborating with Maimonides Medical Center in a free vaccination event. Senator Simcha Felder, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and City Councilman Kalman Yeger worked together to arrange the event, which will be open to the public with no appointments necessary. Flu shots will be available at Eichenstein’s Boro Park office, located on the second floor at 1310 48th Street, on December 5 from 4 to 7 p.m.

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that you tried reaching me yesterday, but we got home late and it was just so hectic. You know how the house looks in the evening, especially when I come home after being out for a few hours...” “I know,” Miri replied quietly. After a pause she asked, “You… were you… offended by my gift to Tzippy or something? Was something not right about me calling her up and taking her out to a sale without asking you?” “What? Of course not! Tzippy was so happy, and it was so very nice of you.” Elisheva stood up with Shuki in her arms. “The linen that you bought looks like it’s very good quality, and the towels are beautiful.” “So what happened?” Miri leaned back in the chair a bit just as Gitty walked in with a stack of diapers in her arms. She greeted Miri cheerfully and began arranging the stack on the shelf. “Because when Tzippy came back it was very late, and I didn’t want to call, but I thought...” She looked really miserable. “I thought that you would call me.” “I really should have.” Now it was Eli-

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She felt even more uncomfortable than her daughter — both because Miri was right about expecting some warm words of appreciation, and also because Gitty was standing right there and surely listening very attentively. py told me that she thinks there’s something going on...” Elisheva turned around to her daughter, who fell silent, getting the message from her mother’s eyes. Shuki fell asleep on Elisheva’s shoulder, and she carefully transferred him to a crib. “That’s how it is; it’s just a really busy time right now, baruch Hashem.” She went from crib to crib, checking on each of the babies. “Have you really forgotten what I was like before your wedding?” She laughed, and Miri joined her. So did Gitty. “Oh, my, it’s late!” Miri stood up quickly, and Elisheva noticed that she was not quite reassured. Of course, she hadn’t gotten satisfactory explanations for her very justified questions, but she would get them soon. “I’ll walk you back. Gitty, can you keep an eye on my group for five minutes?” “Sure, sure,” her colleague replied amenably. “Then you didn’t answer my calls all day,” Miri continued as they walked to the door, as though there hadn’t been a gap in their conver-

to Sternbuch’s bridal salon to look at gowns, then to her father at the nursing home — which she hoped to get to in time for supper — and then to the Kurzmann real estate agency, and after that, maybe even to two home-based stores. That would be enough for one day. “Come for supper with Yaakov. But late, like eleven, okay? I’ll tell you about everything that’s going on. It’s not such a long story, but it’s incredible — and so full of siyata d’Shmaya.” REB MENACHEM Auerbach’s gemach officially closed each evening at ten, but he only managed to get home after eleven. Drained, he sat at the table and ate supper, leafing through his two blue notebooks and listening with half an ear to his wife and daughter talking. Rivka placed some more squash quiche and carrots before him and sat down. She sat in silence for several long moments, until he raised his eyes. “Everything is delicious,” he said, pushing the notebooks to the side. “Thanks,” she said, but did not smile. “Avigail, do you want to eat

something?” “No, thanks. After all that running around, I don’t have much of an appetite,” she said, and left the room. “Look, Menachem.” Rivka sighed. “You know that I don’t usually get involved in the affairs of your gemach, and I trust you 100 percent. But you also know that I have a good sense of intuition, right?” He nodded. She had his full attention now.

“Really?” “Yes. Not that they were purposely looking for that standard, but they didn’t even react when the owner told them that one of the gowns they were interested in is a very expensive piece.” “Like we did,” Avigail said from the door. “Avigail?” her father chided, the rebuke evident in his voice. “I think that it’s l’toeles, Tatty. And I wasn’t eavesdropping on purpose.” His daughter walked into

“As far as I’m concerned, they can buy their daughter an apartment on the moon, as long as they make their payments on time.” “I’m the one who told you that Potolsky from Rabi Akiva Street is fine, before they came to ask for a loan for their oldest daughter’s wedding, a year and a half ago.” “And three weeks ago he came again, for the daughter who is in Avigail’s class,” he noted. “Right, she got engaged two days after Avigail, and I think they’re getting married around the same time, middle of Shevat or so. Before yamim tovim I met the mother, and we were schmoozing. She started working recently, after being a stayat-home mother for many years.” “Right.” Menachem fought the instinct to open one of his notebooks. He knew that his wife could not stand his obsessive need to have his lists open in front of him at almost all times. “They are serious people, and they try very hard to make their payments on time.” “They do?” “Yes,” he answered. “Why?” “So, it’s like this...” She groped around for the right words. “When I was with Avigail this evening at her gown fitting, we met them there, Tzippy Potolsky and her mother. And… they were going for a top-of-the-line gown, nothing less.”

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the kitchen. “I just want you to understand the situation. Tzippy really gets by with very little, but she has good taste, and somehow, even with her family’s limited means, she manages to look very good.” She pulled over a chair. “So what are you trying to say?” He opened the notebook. “That they have money, and they’re just taking loans from the gemach for no reason? That they don’t have money, and they are wasting the gemach money and won’t repay the loan? Tell me — what?” “All I want to say is that something strange is going on here,” his wife said quietly. “I don’t think that with all of Tzippy’s good taste, Mrs. Potolsky would let her take a dress at such an exorbitant price if she couldn’t afford to pay for it. I know her; she is someone who, with a lot of good sense, is able to manage her house very well on an extremely tight budget. I already told you that when I recommended that you approve their loan.” “Nu, so what?” Women! They talked so much. What did they want from him if there didn’t seem to be any danger to the loan? “Maybe,” he had a sudden idea, “maybe the chasan’s mother is paying for the

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candidates who have tried similar approaches have not been successful. However, Axios’ Mike Allen sees a possible aligning of the political stars that may enable Bloomberg to break through and succeed. Elizabeth Warren has begun to struggle in Iowa. According to recent polling, it is likely that Pete Buttigieg will win Iowa, Elizabeth Warren will win New Hampshire, Joe Biden will win South Carolina, and Bernie Sanders will win Nevada. This state of Democratic chaos with no clear frontrunner may allow Bloomberg to break to the head of the pack with a strong showing in the March 3rd Super Tuesday contests. The first contests are still 60 days away. Much remains to be seen, but the state of the Democratic primary contest is anything but settled.

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The Checklist It’s 4:37 on Wednesday afternoon. “Who can find a oneminute Shabbos job?” I call out. My six-year-old scampers to the bathrooms, taking count of which are stocked with tissues and which are out. My four-year-old prepares diapers in a designated basket. Two checks on their Erev Shabbos Helper charts. (See below.) It’s a mindset. Our magnet, reading “Thinking of Shabbos all week long” with a checklist below it, is prominently displayed on my fridge. Whether we stick to the checklist perfectly or not, Shabbos prep is no longer designated to the last few hours before sundown. On Motzei Shabbos we already take stock of which Shabbos items are running low. I add them to my Sunday shopping list, and as soon as they’re home, open the packaging and have the items ready long before crunch time. And Sunday I’m also preparing chicken to freeze, baking challah or doing anything else that can alleviate my load later in the week, leaving Thursday for the really last-minute to-dos. Suddenly I find that “Hayom yom rishon b’Shabbos” has taken on a new meaning.

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The Group It’s 3:37 on Friday afternoon. Seventeen cherubic faces, their Shabbos robes crisp, sit around the playroom. One by one, each child gets their turn. “Devora, what did you do l’kavod Shabbos Kodesh? We want to hear from you!” Some are shy, some loud, each sincere and ever proud. The four-year-old in a soft velvet robe, with glowing eyes and rosy cheeks, says, “I lined up all the toys on the porch!” Beside her, a confident elementaryage girl exclaims, “I vacuumed the playroom and helped clean my sister’s room.” Next, the sweet blond girl on the couch offers simply, “I took a bath.” And others soon follow. “I ripped the paper towel.” “I swept.” “I watched the baby so my mommy could clean.” “I put away the weekday shoes and headbands.” “I got dressed on my own!” And a first grader timidly adds, “I finished my whole chart.” (See below.) She displays her completed Erev Shabbos Helper chart to the wideeyed faces around her. The program is simple. It evolved from the need to keep our young ones entertained in a positive way during those (now much calmer) Friday afternoons. Forty-five minutes before Shabbos, a group of four- to sevenyear-old girls (and a few little brothers too) gather together in our home. We sing a little, regale them with a middos story with a lesson and a chant, and sing our “theme song.” The whole program takes a half-hour, after which each participant leaves with a cookie or small Erev Shabbos treat.

LY R I C S : What’s that sound that I hear? Shabbos Kodesh is coming near I’m dressed my best The house is clean I’m ready to greet the Shabbos Queen!

Sounds of cleaning Sounds of baking Smell that food that Mommy’s making Though we’re busy Now we’ll stop! Take one last look at the clock Cuz Shabbos Kodesh’s almost here…

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A Note to Readers: How in the world did we make this change happen in our home? First we needed to adopt a certain mindset: Erev Shabbos is designated only for Shabbos preparation. No catching a sale at the mall. No shoe shopping for the kids who are only out of school on Friday afternoon. Friday after chatzos is just for Shabbos. Not even for folding that mound of weekday laundry or organizing that closet or trimming the two-year-old’s bangs. Just Shabbos. When and how will everything else happen? Seforim on the topic teach us that the hours after chatzos on Friday afternoon are indeed meant for thoughts of Shabbos and teshuvah alone. If this is what we are supposed to be doing, we daven that Hashem gives us the siyata d’Shmaya so we can achieve it. And it is astounding to see how indeed He does. The mindset is also about thinking of Shabbos as early as possible, and then letting go of some expectations. It’s probably more kavod Shabbos to welcome Shabbos calmly than to Windex the windows one last time. Make a list of your family’s to-dos for Shabbos, and then spread it out throughout the week. And on Friday itself, start the prep as early as possible — and not just the children, but the adults too. Showering, cosmetics, even davening Mincha — all the “last-minutes” — can happen earlier in the day. Aim for 1 or 2 p.m. (Until you’re prepared to throw yourself into the project, it’ll be tough to enlist your family!) And now that you’re all ready, you can read a story to the young ones, let them practice folding all week long pretty napkins, play a game or even say Tehillim with your children.

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It’s a beautiful thing to get young children involved and excited about helping for Shabbos. And the “Clean the playroom!” command might not be the way to go. In our house, we often play a game in which I say, “I’m gonna close my eyes and count to fifteen. You run around looking for a Shabbos job, and then come back and shout it out.” Then all the children run around to claim their job. One child might enjoy lining up the shoes on the rack, and another might love making beds. The children are not our cleaning help. It would be nice if they would choose the jobs we desperately need help with, but letting go a little goes a long way. And you might actually enjoy the fact that the small things that were not even on your list got done...

As Hadassah Dina Goldenberg says, there’s nothing like the feeling of bentching licht, of welcoming the Shechinah with open arms and the feeling of “I’ve been waiting for you all day!” I can’t say that we’ve been zoche to that every week. Inevitably, on many Fridays the baby will get dirty or a child will spill something just moments before I was hoping to light. But even with the unpredictable, wonderful parts of life, most weeks find us welcoming Shabbos well before the zman. And that’s a wonderful feeling too. May it be a zechus and bring yeshous for all — because Shabbos is the mekor habracha. If you have any comments or questions, please email thinkingofshabbos@gmail.com.

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As the sun disappears behind the treetops, the zman bell sounds and a palpable sense of serenity settles upon our humble homes. Shabbos has arrived, and if you listen closely, you might just hear the final exhale of the tired week as she leaves us...

After days of being hyper-focused on what we deemed “priorities,” this Divine day lifts us up high, and from our vantage point, our focus shifts and we are reminded of what is truly important. Shabbos is the day Hashem marked for family — He chooses to spend it with His precious children. Taking a hint from the Creator Himself, let’s recognize the day for its wonderful restorative properties and the opportunity to spend time with the people we love. And here’s a novel idea: Why not have the hours leading up to Shabbos designated as family time as well? Preparations add a sense of purpose — and pride — to all of our meaningful moments. The positive feelings are shared by all who work toward the common goal. Let’s not deprive our children from experiencing that awesome feeling of fulfillment. After all, getting our young ones involved in Shabbos preparation is extraordinarily helpful for us, and surprisingly healthy for them.

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Live and Learn Shabbos teaches us so much about life. Gifted to us by our loving Creator, the day’s purpose is replete with meaning and powerful lessons. Preparations for Shabbos can serve as lifelong lessons, too.

Revel in Responsibility The greatest gift we can give our children is a life of ease and happiness. And contrary to what (too) many assume, sparing our children from responsibilities and limiting their participation in preparations isn’t how that gift is obtained. If we are to take a hint from our dear Shabbos, the ultimate gift of happiness and leisure, we’d be remiss not to note how the day is defined by its rules and responsibilities. In spite of that — or more accurately, because of that — the day is sacred and sanctified. Each moment is measured and meaningful. Responsibilities make us feel loved and secure. They remind us that what we do matters. Furthermore, if preparation for Shabbos wouldn’t demand any effort from our end, we would most likely not revel in the peace of the day either — cer-

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tainly not to the same extent we do when we work hard. This is why the day is so much more appreciated in adulthood, when the reprieve feels well earned. Allow kids to experience that satisfaction. Let them luxuriate in the day as well!

Partake in the Process The greater our investment in a project, the more we connect to it. Let’s have our children form a deeper connection with this special day. It is up to us to show them how to make Shabbos “their own.” Start them off with age-appropriate tasks: Polishing door knobs will make little ones feel important, while washing floors will have older ones feel accomplished. Children can shine the silver that will grace the Shabbos table with a silverpolishing glove, and setting the dining table is another task they can take great pride in. There’s something incredibly rewarding about serving a dish at the Shabbos table that one has made himself. Children can choose to make one of the dips, a dessert, or, depending on the age of the child, they can even make the kneidel, kugel, soup (or just peel the veg-

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Hardworking Helpers Feeling reluctant about involving your precious darlings in grimy housework? Don’t. Most of us had a number of responsibilities in our childhood homes, and we were all the better for it. In recent years, that trend has drastically shifted. Nowadays parents are rather protective of their progeny’s need to unwind after a long day of school. This mentality is partly due to parents wanting to spare their children the drudgery they remember having to endure, but the more popular explanation for keeping kids out of housework is the conviction that the children’s first priority should be their studies. And that is where parents are making a grave mistake. Let us be clear: Education is important. But if we think that by prioritizing their education — to the exception of all else — we are adequately preparing them for the future, we are missing the point by a mile.

Confidence and Competence Our children’s education is not limited to the books they read and the information they retain. Throughout their childhood, they are acquiring habits that will follow them through life. By protecting them from work, we are actually doing them a disservice. The University of Minnesota conducted a twenty-year study and found that the best predictor of success in adulthood, both in professional and personal life, seemed to be having had the responsibility of chores at a young age. Apparently, helping out at home was a greater contributor to their level of success than financial or familial stability. Harvard University ran their own studies on 724 of their graduates, and their findings were quite similar. It seems that children just need

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love and chores to thrive. And when presented in a positive manner, partaking in chores feels like a most loving experience. It seems rather self-evident: Having childhood responsibilities has kids gaining maturity, discipline, confidence, competency, autonomy and perseverance — all traits necessary to become capable adults. Among the many benefits, consider the following: Healthy self-esteem: When young kids realize that they are valued as contributing members of the household, their confidence soars. That feeling of satisfaction they experience from a job well done will follow them throughout life. Cooperation: When young people are expected to do their share, and to offer help even when it isn’t solicited, they learn to be motivated and incorporate a mindset of pitching in when it comes to other settings as well. Time management: When children are expected to fit their chores into their days, it teaches them how to manage time. If we protect them from a busy schedule now, how do we expect them to manage when real life is going to require of them a whole lot more? Happiness: The greatest indicator for success as adults is happiness. Incidentally, it is also every parent’s most fervent wish for their child. But did you know that the key to happiness is appreciation? Protecting our offspring from ever exerting any effort is a surefire way of having them feel entitled. There’s little reason to express gratitude when they believe that they deserve to be served. Selfishness leads to perpetual dissatisfaction in life, whereas selfless givers have always ranked highest on the happiness scale. Isn’t it wonderful when the best gifts in life turn out to be absolutely free? By doing less for them, you’re giving them a whole lot more.

Why Wait? A common concern is that the child is not yet capable of doing a task correctly. But if we wait until children are age-ready to master the task,

Children ages 6 to 7 can be taught to: Sweep or vacuum floors Clear the dinette table Set the dining room table (chargers, silverware, napkins, etc.) Pack away seforim correctly Put away groceries Help plan dessert

Children ages 8 to 9 can be taught to: Polish shoes Vacuum the sofa Load the dishwasher Wash floors

CHILDREN’S CHORE CHART The following is a list of suggested tasks for your young helpers. Work with your children’s innate preferences and skill levels when assigning tasks. Compliment, encourage, and though you should demonstrate how a task should be done, once the responsibility is the child’s, never redo it while they are present.

Children ages 2 to 3 can be taught to:

Wash outside of kitchen cabinets Prepare the dining room table with tablecloth and silver Peel vegetables Prepare simple foods, such as tomato dip or baked chicken

Children ages 10 and up can be taught to: Fold laundry

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Create a neat stack of magazines or books

Wash windows and mirrors

Polish door knobs

Wash dishes/unload dishwasher

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Polish silver with silver polishing gloves

Sort clean cutlery into the right bins

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Wash the dinette table and chairs Take out empty bottles and boxes

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Throughout their childhood, children are acquiring habits that will follow them through life. precious time has passed. By their preteen years, these not-yet-young-adults are more likely to approach new responsibilities with reluctance. Starting early also gives kids the opportunity to master the skill, which only enhances their confidence and competence. With schedules that are busier than ever, some parents feel that the nagging and correcting that comes with assigning chores doesn’t make it worth it. They figure it will probably be less time-consuming to just do the tasks themselves. And they’re not entirely wrong, but they aren’t right either. Of course, allocating chores and getting the children involved in the process does require a bit of concerted effort at first, but the benefits reaped make the investment worth it. You’ll be proud of the mature, responsible, happy and productive children you’ve raised, and the future you will be so grateful to your present self for the education you gifted them. Because suddenly you’ll find that your workload has lightened, the day is less stressful and, surprisingly, no one feels overwhelmed.

Sudden Sundown This week we’ll be having our shortest Erev Shabbos of the year, but somehow, though the work will likely be intense, I trust you’ll be ready on time. Your table will be bedecked with your finest linen, and that distinct Shabbos aroma of chicken soup and freshly baked chal-

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lah will be wafting through the air as your royal visitor alights. As the daylight fades away and you get ready to kindle the Shabbos flames, still before you make the bracha, take a moment to gaze upon your precious kinderlach gathered around you. You’ll be covering your eyes now and praying for their future. For their happiness. For a deep connection to Yiddishkeit. For maturity, discipline and kindness. And finally, for success. Every defining characteristic you want for them and every dream you carry can be obtained through a deeper connection to our dear Shabbos. The Shabbos Queen comes weekly. Allow your children to partake in welcoming her — she truly is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving.

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I woke up that wintry Friday morning and felt… nothing out of the ordinary. It was just a regular short Friday, with all of the hectic preparations and last-minute chores involved. We made it to the zman with a couple of minutes to spare, and we were all justly proud of our concerted efforts. The kids made note of the time, pledging to beat their record next week. “This time we were ready seven minutes early!” Chayala proclaimed. It was a beautiful moment as we basked in our joint accomplishment. I complimented them, adding a special mention for Chayala and Heshy who had spurred their siblings to action. It was a heartwarming Shabbos night, just

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like every other week. Nothing prepared me for Shalom’s (decidedly ungraceful) leap from the kitchen counter after he washed his hands for the seudah. “Mmmm!” he’d motioned emphatically to Rivka, making it very clear that he would nab the coveted seat near Tatty. Rivka protested, of course, and Shalom thankfully

It was as if Shabbos had wrapped its warm wings around the father and son, embracing them in the Shechinah’s protection. had to remain silent until he would receive his slice of challah. But what words wouldn’t accomplish, actions certainly could, and Shalom left nothing to chance. He jumped off the counter — and banged his face on the hard ceramic tiles. It was a frightening sound. My husband was standing right near Shalom and immediately bent down to assess the situation. Shalom had sustained a heavy nosebleed and a slight gash on his lip, but to our relief, the bleeding stopped within a few minutes. It was a good half-hour later that Shalom — our live wire with flaming red hair and a personality to match — woozily informed us that he was tired and just wanted to go to sleep. The bump on his forehead and his unfocused gaze told us all we needed to know. Hatzolah arrived in record time, and we were rushed to the emergency room. Shalom perked up a bit when he found himself sitting inside an ambulance with actual, real-life Hatzolah members, but it was obvious that he was exerting himself to speak coherently. I’ll spare you the details of our hurried admission and the interminable wait until an orderly informed us of the planned tests and procedures. Shalom was hooked up to an IV, and we settled in for a long wait. “Tatty, I’m cold,” Shalom whined. “Don’t they have normal blankets in this place? These sheets are seethrough!” My husband went looking for another flimsy sheet, and I smiled to myself. Shalom was definitely beginning to sound more like his usual exuberant self. With my fears receding, I began to take note of the hullabaloo around me. There were doctors and residents rushing about, nurses dispensing medication and taking vitals, and occasional blaring announcements over the loudspeakers. It was a tumultuous scene, as far removed from my cozy seudah table as one could possibly get. That’s when I saw them. Actually, I heard it before

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I even saw anything — a soft, stirring melody emanating from the cubicle right next to ours. As Shalom continued interrogating my husband about hospital protocol, I closed my eyes and listened. Kah echsof no’am Shabbos… The words washed over me, so hauntingly beautiful that I felt the tears rushing to my eyes unbidden. An ER nurse snapped the curtain open, and I caught a glimpse of a yungerman, maybe 25 years old, swaying gently as he hummed the poignant Shabbos zemiros. Here goes, I thought, watching the nurse’s changing facial expressions. She seemed annoyed at the young man who was facing the wall, completely unaware of her presence, and I winced, anticipating the caustic remarks she would throw in his direction. To my surprise, however, the nurse merely cleared her throat and said, “Excuse me, sir. I need to take your baby’s vitals.” The zemiros stopped abruptly, and I watched as the young father put his baby down on the bed. My breath caught in my throat as I saw this beautiful, perfect baby lying with his eyes wide open on a white bed that was way too big for him. “Beautiful” seems like the wrong word to use to describe this angelic little boy, but how can one put words to the purity of a Yiddishe neshamah? Soft tufts of blond hair framed his round little face, and his big blue eyes were trained on his Tatty. Long lashes cast a slight shadow on his flushed cheeks, and I found myself davening for this nameless little boy who had already stolen my heart. “Blood pressure’s dropping,” the nurse tsk-tsked. “I’ll get the doctor.” “HaShabbos no’am haneshamos…” the young father continued singing. He held his tiny little boy in his arms and swayed back and forth. Wires and electrodes were positioned all over the child’s arms and chest, but in those moments they fell away. It was as if Shabbos had wrapped its warm wings around the father and son, embracing them in the Shechinah’s protection. I felt it. And in the ensuing hours, I knew that the medical personnel felt it too. In the hallways and in other cubicles, they spoke brusquely, even rudely at times. But when they tended to their little patient in the cubicle next to mine, they filtered their language and lowered their tone, showing respect. “Rabbi,” one doctor referred to him as he administered something to the lethargic little boy. “I’m not a rabbi,” the yungerman said softly. “Just a regular Jew.” I felt my eyes tearing and tried to camouflage it with a few convincing coughs to avoid Shalom’s probing questions. I couldn’t even pinpoint my jumbled mass

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of emotions as I watched the doctor shake the man’s hand and say, with a meaningful inflection in his voice, “We’re doing all we can. You keep on doing yours, Rabbi, and we’ll do our part.” So he sang. Sitting with Shalom, who was getting increasingly impatient, we listened to the full gamut of Shabbos zemiros. It blotted out the raucous cries of a homeless vagrant, the furious rantings of an ill-bred patient, and the heated blame-game of sleep-deprived nurses. Kah Ribon Alam v’almaya… It was incongruous: Within that ward of controlled bedlam, there was a microcosm of peace, of truth and purity and magnificent kedushah, that could be neither understood nor ignored. It was there, encircling the little boy with such warmth. As Shalom was finally wheeled away for a precautionary CAT scan (which came back clear, baruch Hashem), I caught one last glimpse of the Ananei Hakavod right there in the bustling ER. I don’t know why the baby had been brought in. We were discharged as he was being admitted for overnight observation. But they weren’t alone. Shabbos Kodesh had come along with them. This unknown yungerman who insisted that he was “just a regular Jew” was so powerfully connected to its eternal secrets. And everyone in the ER on that Shabbos night felt it.

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THE SHABBOS TABLE A Regal Welcome for the Shabbos Queen

Shabbos fosters feelings of togetherness: beautiful meals with family filled with delicious homemade food, heartfelt singing and meaningful round-table discussions. I believe the love for Shabbos is developed through appreciation of its physical and spiritual beauty. I find that the more I invest physically in Shabbos, the more I end up withdrawing spiritually. When it comes to preparing for Shabbos, I try not to leave any major tasks for Friday, especially in the winter. I love setting the table on Thursday night; it fills my home with a sense of calm and anticipation. The Shabbos table is not merely a platform off which food is eaten; “Zeh hashilchan asher lifnei Hashem” — it is “the table that is placed before Hashem.” Aside from doing these preparations to honor the Shabbos Hamalkah and to fill my home with that special Shabbos ambiance, I truly believe that what is invested in Shabbos, Hashem rewards doubly — and that is why I like making the effort. Shabbos generates bracha, and we are the lucky recipients.

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A beautiful table setting is not about pretty flowers, elegant chargers or expensive china. All of them together often form a pretty mess that can hurt the eyes and clutter the mind. The art lies in color coordination, and most of all, balance. Big, puffy peony napkin rings, for example, only look beautiful when paired with the right minimalistic centerpieces and china.

There’s a midrash that says that Hashem created flowers specifically to adorn our Shabbos tables. The flowers I choose — their type and their color — are usually what inspire the rest of my table décor. According to the fresh picks of the week, I decide whether to go with gold, silver or both. (Yes, you can mix the two!) I might also match up napkins or napkin rings of the same color to complete the tablescape.

Since I appreciate the finer things in life, especially l’kavod Shabbos Kodesh, I generally don’t like using printed paper napkins on their own, because I prefer an authentic, richer look. When I do use paper napkins, I place each one over a basic white fabric napkin to take it up a notch and make it suitable to top fine china.

Over the years, I’ve managed to collect quite a variety of different napkin rings. Here are my two favorite ideas of pretty napkin rings you can make that won’t break the bank: 1.

The easiest way to create beautiful DIY napkin rings is by picking up nice faux florals. Then cut off the stems and attach them, with hot glue, to hard plastic disposable napkin rings. (These disposable napkin rings are available at Amazing Savings, usually in packages of six.) And you don’t have to stick with just flowers — be creative. In the photo (top, right), I used these gorgeous napkin rings made with pretty glistening silver snowflakes that I found at the dollar store. I like incorporating these rings into sparkly wintery white tablescapes.

A velvet ribbon tied into a pretty bow is reusable and looks so elegant, especially when it matches the flowers.

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We follow the age-old minhag of using a white tablecloth l’kavod Shabbos. The two most frequent questions I get is how we eat without a plastic covering the fabric tablecloth, followed by how my table can be set so early without the children messing it up. “How doesn’t it get dirty?” people wonder. “Especially with young children…” First, to answer that, I only use table linens that are washable and non-iron. Additionally, after Kiddush, I place a thick white napkin underneath the charger at each child’s place as a placemat. And while the tablecloth will still get stained from spills and such, I still prefer the beauty of a glistening textured fabric with a few stains over a perfectly clean tablecloth with it’s true beauty concealed under a plastic. But, of course, each to their own — everyone’s got to do what works best for them. As for the second question, teaching children consideration, proper table etiquette and “not to ruin pretty things other people worked on” are all part of basic chinuch. Any healthy child with whom you have a decent relationship can learn that if they’re trained with love. I grew up in a house full of children, some more active than others, and the Shabbos table was always beautifully set already on Thursday night. I don’t remember anyone minding the set table. We grew to appreciate it. In general, I believe that life doesn’t have to stop when there are little children in the house. For me, one of the greatest joys is setting the Shabbos table; it’s a labor of love. Besides, when children see the thought and effort and taste involved in preparing the Shabbos table, they are essentially sensing and learning the chashivus of Shabbos — a day worthy of so much honor.

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BITES OF HISTORY

FIT FOR A CROWD On October 22, 2015, a braided challah measuring 20 feet long made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. It was baked for the annual Shabbos Project and was measured at the Great Big Challah Bake in Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn. For a very fresh bit of news, just this month, a bakery in Sydney, Australia, topped that record by baking a 32-foot-long challah. It used more than 150 pounds of dough and took ten hours to bake through.

Until the 1400s, the lechem mishnah used at the Shabbos table didn’t resemble the challos we know today. Yidden baked flatbread instead. The flatbread was typically made of white flour to differentiate it from the weekday variety, l’kavod Shabbos. Braided bread first became popular in Germany and Austria, from where it soon spread to Hungary, and later reached farther out in Eastern Europe. The transformation from the simple flatbread recipe to the fluffy challah we know occurred gradually. Some added eggs, and others added saffron — a spice that gave the challah a yellow color to resemble the look of cooked mann. Finally, sugar joined the ingredient list to give challah the honey-like taste describing the mann. Sefardim incorporated less eggs and sweeteners into the dough to circumvent the halachic shailos that would arise if the challah would becomes sweet as cake.

VARIOUS VERSIONS While fluffy, crusty challos are common in Ashkenazi homes, in some Sefardi communities, challah looks completely different… Morocco: Round loaves, sprinkled with spices and olive oil.

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Yemen: Flat bread fried in a pan, known as lachoch.

Persia: Barbari, or flat glazed bread.

By: T. Gestetner

YEAST TIPS

CHALLAH IN NUMBERS

Using water that is too hot is the number-one cause for challah dough not to rise.

The 2 CHALLOS on the table represent the double portion of mann that fell in honor of Shabbos.

Room temperature is another crucial factor. Yeast feeds and reproduces best between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If it is too cool in your kitchen, try turning on the oven and placing the dough nearby so it can be warmed by the vapor. Salt interferes with yeast growth. Adding salt too soon or in a large quantity might keep your dough from doubling in size. (Besides adding flavor to your challah, salt also strengthens the dough. Don’t skip it!)

Dough made with at least 3 POUNDS and 11 OUNCES of flour requires challah to be taken with a bracha. The oblong shape of the challah resembles a vav. Putting two vav-shaped challos on the table TOTALS 12, like the Lechem Hapanim in the Beis Hamikdash. Braiding 2 LOAVES of 6 STRANDS each alludes to the Lechem Hapanim as well. The 7 INGREDIENTS classically used in challah — water, yeast, sugar, eggs, oil, flour and salt — each have deep symbolic meaning. According to the Arizal, it is fitting to have 12 CHALLOS on the table.

Sugar can help determine whether yeast is fresh or not. A sprinkle of sugar should make the yeast bubble up a bit. Moderate amounts of sugar help the yeast grow best, but adding an excess of sugar won’t help it grow more. Different Types of Yeast: • Active dry yeast has large granules and must be proofed in water before being used in a recipe. • Instant yeast has a finer texture and can be mixed right in with the dry ingredients. • Fresh yeast is soft and moist and has a shorter shelf life. It is mainly used by professionals. When used properly, all forms of yeast can yield the same results.

NIBBLES OF INSIGHT “EVEN ONE WHO USUALLY BUYS BREAD IN THE SHUK EVERY DAY SHOULD BAKE BREAD FOR SHABBOS IN HIS HOME.” –Ben Ish Chai “I DON’T KNOW HOW GEHINNOM COULD HAVE SHLITAH (CONTROL) OVER YIDDISHE FINGERS THAT BAKE CHALLOS L’KAVOD SHABBOS!” –Reb Yakov Yosef of Osroha

“IF YIDDISHE WOMEN WOULD KNOW THE GREAT S’CHAR OF BAKING CHALLOS L’KAVOD SHABBOS, THE BAKERY WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO SELL EVEN ONE CHALLAH!” –Satmar Rav, zy”a

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‫מיר זענען אהיימגעקומען פון די לויה ערשיטערט און צובראכן‪,‬‬ ‫אבער אויך מיט דער פעסטער החלטה אז מיר זענען ממשיך‪,‬‬ ‫מיר גייען זיך נישט לאזן פארפירן פון שלעכטע געפילן און ווערן‬ ‫געקלאפט און געפאלן‪ ,‬מיר גייען אנגיין ווייטער מיט א שטארקקייט‬ ‫און שטייגן פון אונזערע נסיונות‪.‬‬

‫א נייע שטוב‬ ‫די ערשטע שטיק צייט פון די פטירה‪ ,‬האט מיין גרויסע מיידל‬ ‫איבערגענומען די לייצעס אין די הענט‪ .‬פונקט ווי איר מאמע‪ ,‬האט‬ ‫זי געפירט די שטוב מיט געניטקייט און איבערגעגעבנקייט‪ ,‬אז‬ ‫יעדער האט דאס באוואונדערט‪ .‬קוים א פופצן יעריגע מיידל‪ ,‬אבער‬ ‫זי האט געהאלטן דעם שטוב ריין און מסודר‪ ,‬זיכער געמאכט אז עס‬ ‫איז דא וואס צו עסן אין שטוב און יעדער האט וואס אנצוטון‪ ,‬דאס‬ ‫אלעס אין די זעלבע צייט וואס זי האט מיטגעהאלטן די לימודים אין‬ ‫סקול‪ ,‬עס איז געווען הפלא ופלא און איך האב געשעפט הויפענעס‬ ‫נחת פון איר‪ ,‬הערנדיג אזעלכע גוטע גריסן‪.‬‬ ‫די וועלט קען דאך אבער נישט בלייבן שטיין‪ ,‬און א איד דארף‬ ‫זיך כסדר רוקן ווייטער‪ .‬צו מאכן א לאנגע מעשה קורץ‪ ,‬דער טאג‬ ‫איז געקומען און איך האב זיך ווידער דערזען ביים פרק האיש‬ ‫מקדש‪ ,‬זיך גרייטנדיג ווידער אויפצושטעלן מיין צובראכענע שטוב‬ ‫און אנהויבן אלעס פונדאסניי‪.‬‬ ‫אזוי ווי עס גייט צו ביי אזא שידוך‪ ,‬האב איך פארברענגט מיט‬ ‫די קינדער פון מיין כלה‪ ,‬געשמועסט מיט זיי און פארברענגט‬ ‫מיט זיי‪ .‬זי האט שוין געהאט א פערצן יעריגער בחור'ל און איך‬ ‫האב אים פארהערט‪ ,‬געשמועסט מיט אים איבער די ישיבה וואו‬ ‫ער לערנט און פראבירט אנצוקניפן מיט אים נאנטע באציאונגען‪.‬‬ ‫דאס זעלבע האט געטאן מיין כלה‪ ,‬געברענגט מתנות פאר מיינע‬ ‫קינדער און זיך באקענט מיט זיי‪ .‬מיר האבן זיך געגרייט צו ווערן איין‬ ‫גרויסע משפחה‪ ,‬וואו מיר וועלן זיך בויען אינאיינעם און צוזאמען‬ ‫פארברענגען ווי איין גרויסע משפחה‪.‬‬

‫די ווייטאגליכע טויש‬ ‫אונזער נייע שטוב האט זיך אנגעהויבן צו בויען על מי‪-‬מנוחות‪.‬‬ ‫מיר האבן באשלאסן צו טוישן אונזער הויז‪ ,‬טראצדעם וואס סיי איך‬ ‫און סיי זי האבן געהאט אייגענע הייזער‪ ,‬מיר האבן אבער פארט‬ ‫מחליט געווען אנצוהויבן אונזער נייע שטוב מיט א התחדשות‪ ,‬אן‬ ‫קיין שום זכר פון אמאל‪ ,‬באנייען אונזער שטוב און צוריקנייען די‬ ‫צוריסענע הערצער‪.‬‬ ‫דא האט זיך אבער אנגעהויבן די פראבלעמען‪ .‬בעיקר האט זיך‬ ‫דאס דערקענט צווישן די עלטערע קינדער‪ ,‬וואס האבן זיך נישט‬ ‫געקענט צוגעוואוינען צו דער נייער מציאות אין שטוב‪ .‬מיין גרויסע‬ ‫מיידל האט בשום‪-‬אופן נישט געוואלט אקעפצירן דעם פאקט אז א‬ ‫פרעמדע פרוי נעמט איבער די ווירטשאפט אין שטוב‪ ,‬זי האט עס‬ ‫געשפירט ווי א פערזענליכע באליידיגונג‪.‬‬ ‫מען דארף נעמען אין באטראכט‪ ,‬אז אין די לעצטע חדשים איז‬ ‫זי געווען די גאנצע באלעבאס אין שטוב‪ ,‬זי האט אלעס געפירט‬ ‫אויפן זעלבן וועג ווי אזוי איר מאמע פלעגט עס פירן‪ .‬דא איז‬ ‫אריינגעקומען א נייע מאמע מיט אנדערע רעגולאציעס‪ ,‬אנשטאט‬ ‫סדר און פערפעקציאניזם איז געווען לויזקייט און גרינגקייט‪.‬‬

‫מיין אשת חיל תחי' איז פון אן אנדערן סארט קוואליטעט‪ ,‬זי‬ ‫גיבט אריין ווארעמקייט און געשמאק אין די קינדער‪ ,‬רעדט מיט‬ ‫זיי און שמועסט מיט זיי‪ .‬דער שטוב ווערט נישט געפירט ווי‬ ‫א מיליטערישער מאשין וואס יעדע ריר מוז קלאפן הונדערט‬ ‫פראצענט‪ ,‬אנשטאט דעם לייגט זי דעם דגש אויף פנימיות'דיגע‬ ‫ווארעמקייט און געשמאקקייט‪.‬‬ ‫נאכטמאל קען מען עסן ביי אונז אין שטוב אין פלאסטישע‬ ‫געשיר‪ ,‬א זאך וואס איז אמאל געווען בל‪-‬יראה ובל‪-‬ימצא‪ .‬ווידער‬ ‫פון די אנדערע זייט‪ ,‬זיצט זי מיט די קינדער ביי נאכטמאל‪ ,‬הערט‬ ‫זיי אויס‪ ,‬רעדט מיט זיי און זינגט מיט זיי און‪ ...‬זי איז זיי מחנך מיט א‬ ‫אהבה און ליבשאפט‪.‬‬ ‫מיין טאכטער איז נישט צוגעוואוינט צו אזא ווירטשאפט‪ ,‬ביי‬ ‫איר גייט אלעס מיט א זייגער און אלעס מיט א פונקטליכקייט‪ .‬ביז‬ ‫נישט לאנג צוריק פלעגט זי אזוי פירן דעם שטוב‪ ,‬און אצינד האט זי‬ ‫געמוזט אפטרעטן פאר א פרעמדע פרוי וואס קומט אריין און מישט‬ ‫זיך אריין אין אלע שטוב זאכן‪ .‬זי האט דאס נישט געקענט צוקוקן‪,‬‬ ‫זי האט נישט געקענט זען ווי אזוי די שטוב פליעט אויף רעדער‪ ,‬און‬ ‫די גאנצע שטוב ווערט געטוישט אויף איר וועג‪ ,‬אינגאנצן אנדערש‬ ‫ווי אמאל‪.‬‬ ‫נאכמער פון אלעמען האט איר געבאדערט דעם פאקט‪ ,‬אז זי‬ ‫איז געווארן אצינד אומוויכטיג און אומנויטיג‪ .‬אמאל איז זי געווען‬ ‫די גאנצע פירערין פון שטוב‪ ,‬יעצט איז זי סתם אן אומוויכטיגע‬ ‫שמאטע וואס קיינער האט נישט קיין נוצן דערפון‪ .‬דאס האט איר‬ ‫זייער געבאדערט און געשטערט‪.‬‬ ‫דער גאנצער מציאות האט זיך גאנץ פיין אנגעזען אין שטוב‪,‬‬ ‫צוביסלעך איז געווארן עטוואס אנגעצויגן צווישן מאמע און‬ ‫טאכטער‪ .‬בפרט ווען די מאמע האט געהייסן טון עפעס וואס איז‬ ‫נישט געוווען לרוחה פון דאס גרויסע מיידל‪ ,‬האט עס איר זייער‬ ‫געשטערט‪ .‬נאכמער האט איר געבאדערט ווען זי האט צוגעזען‬ ‫ווי אזוי די יונגערע געשוויסטער נעמען אויף די נייע מאמע אלס א‬ ‫מציאות‪ ,‬און זיי ציען צו איר זיך שיצנדיג אונטער אירע פליגלען‪ .‬עס‬ ‫איז געווען זייער א שווערע דורכגאנג‪.‬‬

‫א טאטע ביזטו‬ ‫אין דער זעלבער צייט האב איך געהאט א פארקערטער‬ ‫פראבלעם מיט מיין נייעם שטיף‪-‬זוהן‪ .‬גראדע האב איך געקענט זיין‬ ‫טאטע'ן זייער גוט‪ ,‬איך האב נאך געלערנט מיט אים אין ישיבה‪ .‬ער‬ ‫איז געווען א הויכער געבויעטער מיט א שטרענגן בליק אויפן פנים‪,‬‬ ‫הגם ער האט געהאט א פוטער ווייכער הארץ און ער איז געווען‬ ‫זייער א געשמאקער מענטש‪ ,‬איז ער פארט געווען א שטארקער‬ ‫כאראקטער און שארף דיציפלינירט‪ .‬מען פלעגט זאגן אויף אים‪,‬‬ ‫אז ווען מען זעט אים ארויסגיין פון שטוב אינדערפרי‪ ,‬קען מען‬ ‫אנשטעלן דעם זייגער אויף זעקס‪ ,‬וויסנדיג אז ער איז פונקטליך‬ ‫אויפן האר‪ .‬ביי אים האט אלעס געמוזט קלאפן פונקטליך אויפן‬ ‫האר‪ ,‬זיין געשטעל אליין האט ארויסגערופן כבוד און רעספעקט‪.‬‬ ‫מיין בחור'ל איז פון שטענדיג געווען צוגעוואוינט צו האבן א‬ ‫טאטע'ן‪ ,‬א שטארקער און א פעסטער‪ .‬אצינד האט ער זיך געדאפט‬ ‫צוגעוואוינען צו א נייער מציאות‪ ,‬א איד פון אן אנדערן סארט‬ ‫קוואליטעט‪ .‬ער האט געדארפט קומען מיט מיר אין בית‪-‬המדרש‪,‬‬ ‫זיצן ביי מיינע סעודות‪ ,‬הערן אנדערע זמירות‪ ,‬ער איז פשוט נישט‬

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‫פערזענליכע‬ ‫געשיכטעס און‬ ‫מיטמאכענישן‬ ‫פון ליינער‬ ‫‪THE BORO PARK VIEW / 109‬‬

‫יענעם טרויעריגן טאג פראביר איך צו‬ ‫פארגעסן און ארויסצורייסן פון מיין זכרון‪ ,‬דער‬ ‫טאג וואס איך מיט מיינע קינדער האבן באגלייט‬ ‫זייער מאמע'ן למנוחות‪ ,‬ענדיגנדיג א קאפיטל פון‬ ‫אונזער לעבן‪ ,‬און גלייכצייטיג אויך אנהויבנדיג א‬ ‫נייעם קאפיטל פון אונזער לעבן‪.‬‬ ‫מיין אשת חיל ע"ה‪ ,‬איז געווען א מוסטער פון‬ ‫א פונקטליכע מוטער‪ ,‬אלעס האט געקלאפט אין‬ ‫שטוב ווי א זייגער‪ ,‬שטענדיג איז דארט געווען‬ ‫אויפגערוימט און מסודר‪ ,‬די קינדער זענען‬ ‫געגאנגען אנגעטאן שיין און ריין‪ ,‬און נאכטמאל‬ ‫האט מען געגעסן יעדן טאג אין די זעלבע צייט‪ .‬די‬ ‫שטוב איז געפירט געווארן מיט א טאקט און סדר‪,‬‬ ‫אזוי ווי עס פאסט פאר א אידישע שטוב‪ .‬אפילו‬ ‫פון איר קראנקן בעטל האט זי אינזינען געהאט‬ ‫אירע קינדער מיט איר שטוב‪ ,‬און זיכער געמאכט‬ ‫אז אלעס ווערט געפירט מיטן בעסטן ארדענונג‬ ‫וואס קען נאר זיין‪.‬‬ ‫איר פריצייטיגע פטירה איז געווען א‬ ‫פארלוסט פאר די גאנצע משפחה‪ ,‬יעדער איז‬ ‫געווען צובראכן דערפון‪ ,‬זי איז דאך געווען א‬ ‫ליבליכע און איבערגעגעבענע מאמע‪ ,‬דאס זיך‬ ‫מוזן געזעגענען פון איר איז אנגעקומען זייער‬ ‫שווער‪.‬‬

‫צוגעוואוינט געווען דערצו‪.‬‬ ‫פאר אים האט שטארק נישט געשמעקט אז איך בין זיין נייער‬ ‫באלעבאס וואס טיילט אים איין דעות אין לעבן‪ ,‬און ער האט‬ ‫דאס זייער אפן ארויסגעוויזן און געזאגט‪ ,‬ער האט פשוט נישט‬ ‫געהאלטן ביים זיך צושטעלן‪ .‬טראצדעם וואס איך האב אים באמת‬ ‫פארשטאנען און רחמנות געהאט אויף אים‪ ,‬האט עס מיר שטארק‬ ‫פארדראסן און איך האב געוואלט אז ער זאל זיך מער צושטעלן און‬ ‫ארויסווייזן געפיל צו דער מצב‪.‬‬

‫א תפילה צום באשעפער‬ ‫איך מיט מיין ווייב זענען ביידע געווען באוואוסטזיניג צו דעם‬ ‫פראבלעם‪ .‬נאכמער‪ ,‬מיר האבן דאס געהאט אויסגעשמועסט פון‬ ‫פריער און מיר האבן פארשטאנען אז אזעלכע פראבלעמען קענען‬ ‫זיך מאכן‪ .‬פארט איז דאס נישט געווען די גרעסטע סגולה פאר‬ ‫שלום‪-‬בית‪ ,‬מיר האבן ביידע פראבירט צו טון וואס מיר קענען‪,‬‬ ‫אבער אין שטוב האט געהערשט א געוויסע סארט אנגעצויגנקייט‬ ‫צוליב די קינדער‪ ,‬און מיר האבן געוואלט האפן אז דאס איז נישט‬ ‫קיין דראאונג חלילה אויף דעם גאנצן שטוב‪.‬‬ ‫זיך געפינענדיג אין דעם קלעם‪ ,‬האב איך רעאליזירט אז קיינער‬ ‫קען מיר אצינד נישט העלפן אויסער דער רבונו‪-‬של‪-‬עולם אליין‪,‬‬ ‫נאר ער איז דער וואס קען מיר העלפן און ארויסנעמען פון דעם‬ ‫פראבלעם‪ .‬איך האב דעמאלס געשמועסט מיט מיין ווייב און‬ ‫איין אויפדערנאכט‪ ,‬ווען יעדער איז שוין געשלאפן‪ ,‬האבן מיר זיך‬ ‫ארויסגעלאזט צום קבר פון דעם הייליגן ריבניצער צדיק‪ .‬א גאנצע‬ ‫נאכט זענען מיר דארט געשטאנען‪ ,‬איך ביי די מענער זייט און זי ביי‬ ‫די פרויען זייט‪ ,‬מיר האבן זיך ביידע אויסגעגאסן דאס הארץ פארן‬ ‫אויבערשטן‪ .‬איך האב אויסגעזאגט גאנץ תהילים מיט בכיות און‬ ‫שטארק געבעטן ביים אויבערשטן‪.‬‬ ‫עס איז שוין געווען פרי פארטאגס‪ ,‬ווען מיר זענען אוועקגעגאנגען‬ ‫פון דארט‪ ,‬מיט הערצער פול מיט האפענונג אז דער אויבערשטער‬ ‫האט אויסגעהערט אונזערע תפילות און מיר זענען שוין געהאלפן‬ ‫געווארן דארט‪.‬‬

‫אהיים אהיים‬ ‫אז א איד איז מתפלל צום באשעפער‪ ,‬הערט אים דער‬ ‫אויבערשטער אויס‪ .‬די ישועה איז טאקע אנגעקומען פיל שנעלער‬ ‫ווי ערווארטעט‪ .‬מיין מיידל האט געמוזט ארויסגיין פון שטוב אויף‬ ‫א קורצע וויילע‪ ,‬זי האט זיך אריבערגעצויגן צו איר זיידע און באבע‪,‬‬ ‫און מיר האבן שוין אפילו אנגעהויבן צו פלאנען וואו מיר קענען איר‬ ‫פארשיקן אויף שטענדיג‪ ,‬פארשטייענדיג אז דאס איז נישט קיין‬ ‫תועלת אויף דעם וועג און קיינער וועט נישט בענעפיטירן אז זי‬ ‫וועט זיך געפינען אין שטוב‪.‬‬ ‫איין טאג ווען איך בין אהיימגעקומען פון די ארבעט‪ ,‬ענטפאגט‬ ‫מיר מיין ווייב מיט א בשורה‪ ,‬אז מיין טאכטער האט איר גערופן‪.‬‬ ‫"זי האט דיר גערופן"? האב איך זיך געוואונדערט‪.‬‬ ‫איך האב פארשטאנען אז אויב זי וואלט עפעס געדארפט‪,‬‬ ‫וואלט זי מיר דירעקט גערופן‪ .‬עס איז געווען א וואונדער אז זי האט‬ ‫דווקא גערופן מיין אשת‪-‬חיל‪.‬‬ ‫"וואס האט זי געוואלט"‪ ,‬האב איך געפרעגט‪.‬‬

‫"זי וויל אהיימקומען"!‬ ‫דאס איז שוין געווען פאר מיר א באמבע‪ ,‬איך האב עס פשוט‬ ‫נישט געווואלט גלייבן‪ .‬מיין טאכטער האט גערופן איר שטיף‪-‬‬ ‫מאמע אז זי וויל אהיימקומען צו אונזער שטוב? ‪ -‬דווקא מיין פרוי‬ ‫האט דאס אנגענומען מיט א פשטות‪" ,‬מיר האבן דאך מתפלל‬ ‫געווען פאר א ישועה און די ישועה איז געקומען‪ ,‬נישט אזוי"? – זי‬ ‫האט דאס אנגענומען אלס דבר פשוט מאוד‪.‬‬ ‫עס האט נישט גענומען לאנג און מיין טאכטער איז געווען צוריק‬ ‫ביי אונז אין שטוב‪.‬‬ ‫אנגעהויבן האט זיך פון דאן א נייע מסכתא‪ .‬די באציאונגען‬ ‫צווישן זיי צוויי זענען געווארן נאנטער און נאנטער‪ ,‬עס האט זיך‬ ‫כמעט נישט דערקענט די אלע טענות און ווייטאגן וואס איינער‬ ‫האט געהאט אויפן אנדערן‪ ,‬זיי האבן זיך איינגעלעבט בשלום‬ ‫ובשלוה‪ ,‬אן קיין שפיר פון די אלטע צייטן‪.‬‬ ‫וואס עס איז געשען אינמיטן און ווי אזוי דער טויש איז געווארן‪,‬‬ ‫האב איך נישט קיין אהנונג‪ ,‬און איך האב קיינמאל נישט געעפנט‬ ‫דעם שמועס מיט מיין טאכטער‪ .‬אבער איין זאך איז זיכער‪ ,‬אז ווען‬ ‫א איד איז מתפלל צום אויבערשטן‪ ,‬הערט מען אים אויס פון אויבן‬ ‫און מען ערפילט זיין בקשה‪.‬‬

‫בנים האהובים‬ ‫מיין בחור'ל האב איך גראדע יא געדארפט פארשיקן אין א ווייטע‬ ‫ישיבה‪ ,‬אבער זייענדיג פון דער ווייט האב איך אנגעקניפט מיט אים‬ ‫נאנטע באציאונגען‪ .‬איך פלעג אים פארן באזוכן פון צייט צו צייט‬ ‫און ער פלעגט אהיימקומען אויף שבתים‪ .‬במשך די יארן האט ער‬ ‫אנגעהויבן מיט מיר אן אפענעם קשר‪ ,‬ער פלעגט זיך דורכרעדן מיט‬ ‫מיר אויף יעדן ענין און געטרויעט מיין מיינונג‪ .‬ווען ער האט געהאט‬ ‫פראבלעמען אין ישיבה‪ ,‬האב איך אים ארויסגעהאלפן און מייעץ‬ ‫געווען אויף טריט און שריט‪.‬‬ ‫דער אויבערשטער האט מיר געהאלפן‪ ,‬אז איך האב ווידער‬ ‫געקענט אוועקשטעלן מיין שטוב אויף די ריכטיגע רעלסן‪ .‬מיין‬ ‫טאכטער איז א כלה געווארן אין א מזל'דיגע שעה‪ ,‬טוענדיג א‬ ‫הערליכן שידוך מיט וועמען זי האט אויפגעשטעלט א אידישע‬ ‫שטוב‪ .‬אויך מיין שטיף‪-‬זוהן איז ב"ה א חתן געווארן בשעטו"מ ‪,‬מען‬ ‫האלט שוין אצינד א יאר נאך די חתונה און זיי לעבן ב"ה גליקליך‬ ‫און צופרידן‪.‬‬ ‫במשך די יארן האב איך זיך אויסגעלערנט צו זען סייעתא דשמיא‬ ‫אויף טריט און שריט‪ ,‬זעענדיג ווי אזוי דער אויבערשטער נעמט‬ ‫ארויס מענטשן פון די שווערסטע מצבים‪ .‬אמאל קוקט עס אויס ווי‬ ‫עס איז ממש עק וועלט און מען האט נישט קיין השגה ווי אזוי זאכן‬ ‫קענען בעסער ווערן און ווי אזוי מען קען ארויסקריכן דערפון‪ ,‬אבער‬ ‫ווען מען איז מתפלל צום אויבערשטן זעט מען גרויסע ישועות‪ ,‬און‬ ‫סוף הכבוד לבוא – דער אויבערשטער מאכט ליכטיג ארום און מען‬ ‫זעט די חסדים פונעם אויבערשטן‪.‬‬ ‫איך וועל צוענדיגן מיט א ברכה פאר אלעמען‪ ,‬איר זאלט קיינמאל‬ ‫נישט וויסן פון קיין צרות‪ ,‬אבער אין פאל חלילה וחס אז א איד גייט‬ ‫דורך שווערע מצבים‪ ,‬זאל ער וויסן אז עס איז נישט פארפאלן‪ ,‬דער‬ ‫אויבערשטער קען אלעמאל העלפן‪ ,‬אפילו עס קוקט נישט אויס‬ ‫קיין ישועה אויפן האריזאנט‪ .‬אין דער ריכטיגער מינוט העלפט דער‬ ‫אויבערשטער און די ישועה קומט צו גיין שנעל און גיך‪.‬‬

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Find the hidden quote by dropping the proper letters into each square. The list of available letters is given at the bottom of each column. Once a letter is used, it cannot be used again. Stumped? Try to fill in the short words first, and then look for patterns.

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Yanky Steinmetz

Green Family

Avrum Shia Rosenberg, 6

Duvid Reichberg, 5

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Ari Mandel, 9

Moshe and Shaindy Schwartz, 4, 2

Family Englander

Shimmy Wolpin, 2

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Avrumy and Shmily Roth, 8, 5

Heshy Nitzlich, 4

Nechemia, Chani, Mordeche Radzik, 10, 8, 5

Shimon Rosinger

Hindy W.

Family Gantz

Halberstam Family

Avrumi Spitz

Fried Family

Shimmy Hoffman, 4

Weissberger Family

Yoel B. Blumenfeld

Family L.

The Katz Family

Berel Stern, 6

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Teacher Roizy, Pre-nursery Spinka Cheder

Racheli and Pinny Goldstein

Esty Teitelbaum, 2

Lipa Katz

Esty and Shifra Meisels, 5, 10

Chany and Yanky Fekete, 8, 6

Leiby Mandel, 7

Yossi and Chaim Rosman

Yitzchok Rosenberg, 6

Hershy Silberman

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Yossi Pachtman

Simcha Spitz

‫ערט זִ יך וֶ וער ֶעס ֶקען זַ יין‪.‬‬ ‫אזּוכער‪ֵ .‬לייּב וְ ואּונְ ֶד ְ‬ ‫קּומען צּו זַ יין ַב ֶ‬ ‫ֶ‬ ‫רּופט ֶמען ֵלייּב צּו‬ ‫אזּוכן ָטאג" ְ‬ ‫"ּב ְ‬ ‫יער‪ִ :‬אינֶ עם ַ‬ ‫קּור ְצן פּון ְפ ִר ֶ‬ ‫ִאין ְ‬

‫ִאיְך וֵ וייס‬ ‫יׁשט‪.‬‬ ‫נִ ְ‬

‫אל ְסט‬ ‫יקר ִאיז‪ ,‬זָ ְ‬ ‫ַאזֹוי ֶהער ִאיְך‪ֶ .‬דער ִע ֶ‬ ‫עסן פּון ִמיר ֲא ִפילּו וֶ וען דּו‬ ‫ארגֶ ְ‬ ‫יׁשט ַפ ְ‬ ‫נִ ְ‬ ‫ָאקעי?‬ ‫רֹויסער ְׁש ִּפ ֶילער‪ֶ ,‬‬ ‫וער ְסט ַא גְ ֶ‬ ‫וֶ ְ‬

‫עלא‪ִ ,‬אינְ גֶ ער ְׁש ִּפ ֶילער! ִאיְך‬ ‫ָאה‪ֶ ,‬ה ָ‬ ‫אמינִ ְירן‬ ‫ֶהער ַאז ֶמען גֵ ייט ִדיר נָ ִ‬ ‫עסט?‬ ‫אר ֶמ ְ‬ ‫רֹויסן ַפ ְ‬ ‫צּו זַ יין ִאינֶ עם גְ ְ‬

‫עסן פּון ִדיר!‬ ‫ארגֶ ְ‬ ‫ַה ְלוַ אי ִאיְך ֶקען ַפ ְ‬ ‫יידע?‬ ‫אכט ַמיין זֵ ֶ‬ ‫וָ ואס ַמ ְ‬

‫יידע? ֶער‬ ‫ַדיין זֵ ֶ‬ ‫אר ְּבן‪.‬‬ ‫עׁש ָט ְ‬ ‫ִאיז גֶ ְ‬ ‫ָאּבער‬ ‫יׁשט ַאז ִאיְך וֵ וייס‪ֶ ,‬‬ ‫נִ ְ‬ ‫אר ְּבט ָדאְך‪...‬‬ ‫עדער ֶמענְ ְטׁש ְׁש ַט ְ‬ ‫יֶ ֶ‬ ‫אֹויס ַלאנְ ד‪:‬‬ ‫ְ‬ ‫ִאין‬

‫ָלאז ָאּפ‪ֶ ,‬ער ִאיז ַסיי וִ וי גֶ עוֶ וען ַא ַפיינְ ט פּונֶ עם‬ ‫יׁשט צּו וֵ ויינֶ ען נָ אְך ִאים‪.‬‬ ‫ער ַלאנְ ד‪ֶ .‬עס לֹוינְ ט נִ ְ‬ ‫מּוט ְ‬ ‫ֶ‬

‫וִ ויַאזֹוי ֶקען ִאיְך‬ ‫זִ ינְ גֶ ען נָ אְך ַאזַ א‬ ‫עכ ֶטע ְּבש ָֹֹורה?‬ ‫ְׁש ֶל ְ‬

‫ערצּו ִאין ַׁש ָּבת‪ ,‬וֶ וען ַמיין ֶע ְר ִל ֶיכער‬ ‫נָ אְך ֶד ְ‬ ‫ערנְ ט וֶ ועגְ ן ִאיר?‬ ‫על ְ‬ ‫יידע ָהאט ִמיְך גֶ ֶ‬ ‫זֵ ֶ‬

‫ער ֶטע‬ ‫ארזִ ֶיכ ְ‬ ‫עצט אֹויף ַא ַפ ְ‬ ‫ִמיר זֶ ענֶ ען יֶ ְ‬ ‫ָארט‪ֶ ,‬קען ִאיְך ִדיר ֶעס זָ אגְ ן‪...‬‬ ‫ְ‬ ‫ֶדער ֶּב ֶ‬ ‫עט ִ‬ ‫ערי‬ ‫ְ‬ ‫לֹויפט אֹויס‪,‬‬ ‫ֶמען ַד ְ‬ ‫ארף ֶעס‬ ‫ְ‬ ‫טֹויׁשן‪ֶ ,‬‬ ‫ָאדער‬ ‫וֶ ועט זִ יְך ִדי‬ ‫ֶר ָ‬ ‫עק ְ‬ ‫אר ִדירּונְ ג‬ ‫ְ‬ ‫אֹויפ ֶה ְ‬ ‫ערן‬

‫וָ ואס ִאיז‬ ‫ָדאס???‬

‫קאפיטל‬

‫כ"ד‬

‫ואכן‪:‬‬ ‫נָ אְך ֶע ְט ִל ֶיכע וָ ְ‬ ‫אּבן נָ אר גֶ עזֶ ען‪.‬‬ ‫ֶער ְׁש ִּפ ְילט ָדאְך ַאזֹוי ֵׁשיין‪ִ ...‬די ֶׁשענְ ְס ֶטע וָ ואס ִמיר ָה ְ‬

‫יׁשט‪ֶ .‬ער וֶ ועט זִ ֶיכער‬ ‫ֵקיין ָס ֵפק נִ ְ‬ ‫רּוס ַלאנְ ד ַּביי ִדי‬ ‫עטן ְ‬ ‫אר ְט ֶר ְ‬ ‫ַפ ְ‬ ‫עסט‬ ‫אר ֶמ ְ‬ ‫אלע ַפ ְ‬ ‫אציָ אנַ ֶ‬ ‫ערנַ ְ‬ ‫ִאינְ ֶט ְ‬ ‫ערס‪.‬‬ ‫פּון ִאינְ גֶ ע ְׁש ִּפ ֶיל ְ‬

‫ְּב ַראוָ וא!‬ ‫ְּב ַראוָ וא!‬ ‫ער ִליְך!‬ ‫ֶה ְ‬

‫אלט‬ ‫ִאיְך ַה ְ‬ ‫יׁשט‬ ‫ֶעס נִ ְ‬ ‫אֹויס‪...‬‬

‫אֹויס ַלאנְ ד‪:‬‬ ‫ְ‬ ‫ִאין‬ ‫ירּוצים! וִ ויַאזֹוי‬ ‫ערן ֵקיין ֵּת ִ‬ ‫יׁשט ֶה ְ‬ ‫וילאנְ ְס ִקי‪ִ ,‬איְך וִ ויל נִ ְ‬ ‫וִ ַ‬ ‫ארף צּו ֶקענֶ ען‬ ‫אׁשינְ ֶקע וָ ואס ַד ְ‬ ‫ֶקען זַ יין ַאז ַא ַמ ִ‬ ‫לּוצ ִלינְ ג‬ ‫ער ֵהייט‪ִ ,‬איז ְּפ ְ‬ ‫אל ֶטענֶ ְ‬ ‫אה ְ‬ ‫ערן ַּב ַ‬ ‫ער ֶה ְ‬ ‫ִאינְ ֶט ְ‬ ‫אפן?‬ ‫ערי גֵ ייט ְׁש ָל ְ‬ ‫עט ִ‬ ‫אֹויפן קֹול ַאז ִדי ֶּב ֶ‬ ‫ְ‬ ‫הֹויעְך‬ ‫ֶ‬ ‫מֹוד ַיע‬ ‫ִ‬

‫אל ְסט ָדאס ׁשֹוין ְמ ַס ֵדר‬ ‫ִאיְך וִ ויל דּו זָ ְ‬ ‫ויליגֶ ע זַ אְך!‬ ‫זַ יין! ֶעס זֶ עט אֹויס וִ וי ַא ֵּבייזְ וִ ִ‬ ‫ַאמאל!‬ ‫אכ ָ‬ ‫אס ְירן נָ ְ‬ ‫יׁשט ַּפ ִ‬ ‫ֶעס ָטאר נִ ְ‬ ‫וערן צּו ַׁשאנְ ד אּון צּו ְׁש ָּפאט!‬ ‫ִמיר וֶ ְ‬

‫אר ִדינְ ג‬ ‫עק ְ‬ ‫ֶר ָ‬ ‫עענְ ִדיגְ ט‪.‬‬ ‫גֶ ֶ‬

‫ִאיְך ָהאּב נִ ְ‬ ‫יׁשט ֵקיין ַאהנּונְ ג!‬

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FOR SALE

ONLY 2 UNITS LEFT

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, DEC. 8, 1:00PM - 3:00PM

LOW TAX ES

173 Rt 306 Monsey

14 Ridge Ave Spring Valley

6 Park St Ramapo

16 Merrick Dr Spring Valley

Townhome

3 Bathrooms

Townhome

3.5 Bathrooms

Townhome

5 Bathrooms

Townhouse

2.2 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

2,450 Sqft

5 Bedrooms

4,200 Sqft

5 Bedrooms

4,000 Sqft

5 Bedrooms

3135 Sqft

Also Available a flat 1,850 SF $550.000

$665,000

4 Room apartment plus basement. with high ceiling

FOR SALE

20 Ridge Ave Spring Valley Townhome

5 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

4,000 Sqft

$849,000

Plus additional 3 bedroom

$939,000

26 Locust St Ramapo Cape

3 Bathrooms

7 Bedrooms

2,500 Sqft

$399,000

Great Investment Opportunity!

FOR SALE

$879,000

Plus additional 3 bedroom

Ready to Move In! - Additional 1,600 Sqft basement

$985,000

FOR SALE

COMING SOON

30 Beckett Ct Chestnut Ridge

37 N Rigaud Rd Spring Valley

Extended High Ranch

3 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

2,500 Sqft

$559,000

Prime Chestnut Ridge Area

COMING SOON

Townhouse

4.2 Bathrooms

7 Bedrooms

4,300 Sqft

Ready to Move In! + full finished basement

$999,000

COMING SOON

WILL BE READY IN 3 MONTHS 37 Ridge Ave Spring Valley Townhouse

3 Bathrooms

5 Bedrooms

2,650 Sqft

5 Andrew Dr Chestnut Ridge Cape

2 Bathrooms

4 Bedrooms

1,400 Sqft

FOR SALE

18 King Terr Spring Valley

Union/Viola Area Spring Valley

29 Ellington New Hempstead

6 Bathrooms

8 Bedrooms

4,000 Sqft

5 Bedrooms

Only one left

$999,499

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FOR SALE

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Semi Attached Townhouse

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$519,000

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COMING SOON

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2.5 Bathrooms

Extended High Ranch

3 Bathrooms

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1 Bathrooms

4,200 Sqft

6 Bedrooms

3,000 Sqft

3 Bedrooms

15,000 Sqft Lot

Plus 3 bedroom apartment 1,500 sq ft on each side of the property

Great Location!

$575,000

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$399,000

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Classifieds FOR SALE NEOCATE INFANT FORMULA $35 a can. 347-742-6072 CHOSSON/KALLAH GUIDE Guidance for wedding preparations- ruchniyus &gashmius. Free for Chassanim/kallos / mechutanim. Avail. at major seforim stores,and more places. 732-364-7191/0649 FOR SALE Used Valco Baby Hitch Hiker great condition 1718-4384734 HAIR IRON CHI Turbo 2” ceramic hair iron/straightener. Model GF1539. Very good condition, in original box. $25. 718 692-4187. FOR SALE 2 Infant car seat baby bunting Bonbette company. Please call 917-627-4462 BUGABEE 4 SALE black Bugabee, silver frame, grey hood, brand new seat in box. 4 sale @ 450.00 text to 718-930- 8693 CORELLE DISHES 2 complete sets of Corelle dishes. $20 each. Call/text for more info 3479271223 SHOES FOR SALE Florsheim Mens Cap Toe Oxford Size 8W Used 2-3 times $53, New in box $97 347-394-3779

BABY SHOES brnd new Zeebra sz 21 Luccini sz 22. 917 -623 -5615

BOYS COAT Moncler Boys coat green size 9 347 6615276

POCKETBOOK Ted Baker. call/text 718 928 4964

HAIR ACCESSORY Brand new nice Hair accessory selling for wholesale prices for more information 3479326524

MEDELA PUMP brand new in box. $125. Call/ text 347 489 2339 PROFESSIONAL KEYBOARD Yahama PSR S-710 for sale. Great price. Call and leave message 718-757-2076 CANON CAMERAS pre-owned, in excellent condition at great prices. Most models available. No warranty. Bed-Penn area. 917.789.3380 TIFFANY CREDIT $1100 Tiffany credit selling for best offer. For more info. call 718-972-0208 FOR SALE New, dressy, wintry knitted black top with beads size 8-10. 718-758-6560 BABY BUNTING Pramie white baby bunting brand new with tags $65. reg $145 718-851-0946 BIRKENSTOCK Brand new black leather sz 8 narrow birkenstocks to sell for $100. Text/call 3473367936 NEW SNOWSUIT Pramie white snowsuit.size 9m,$95 call/text 9175962626

BINS FOR SALE Off white plastic weave bins 11”x9”x6” $8/5 pcs due to wrong sz. 917-623-5615

SPEED BIKE brand new 24 in. speed bike unopened box [won by raffle] huffy from toys r us, $100 obo 718-853-0563

BUGABOO FROG stroller and basinet in mint condition black/ tan canopy. Children’s crib natural with blue trim. Call/txt 347.228.6464.

GIRLS SWEATERS 2 brand new sweaters with tags from kidichic last year. Size 14. $15 each, both for $25. Call/text 646-351-9184

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CANON G15 camera in excellent condition, with battery & charger, for $250! 917.789.3380

HOLOCAUST BOOKSHARDCOVER Stropkov: Between Galicia and Hungary: Author, Melody Amsel. Brand New! $45The Book of Michalovce. In English,Hebrew, and Hungarian$75 (718)692-4187. OFFICE CHAIR White swivel office chair, excellent condition. $50. Round white mirror $25. please call/text 347 228 2042

PANASONIC CORDLESS PHONE Model KX-TGE230. $25. Call: 718 436 5918

TODDLER BED White toddler bed with mattress in good condition (almost new) asking $125 call 718 435-3797.

GRACO INFANT SEAT with car base and stroller base. Great Condition. $150 call/text 347-675-0266

FOR SALE White and gold 5 drawer dresser and nightstand 9174742428

CREDIT FOR SALE Selling $500 credit to coat store for $450. Please call 347-742-4670

TODDLER BED White toddler bed with mattress in good condition (almost new) for best offer call 718 435-3797.

STORE CREDIT Coat arcade credit selling for less 7184353075. Lv msg SYNTHETIC SHEITEL Brand new high quality dark synthetic front bangs sheitelcut by Simi Framowitz. Great price! Please call/text 347357-9997 WHOOPIE $70 gift certificate to whoopie selling for $60. 631-691-8770 NEW SYNTHETIC SHEITEL Brand new, high quality synthetic sheitel. $35. Please call 718 692-4187. CARRIAGE BUNTINGS Two brand new grey carriage buntings. Skip Hop. $65 each. Call: 718 – 633-4162 BOOTS FOR SALE Brand new ( in box) black leather Tory Burch boots size 7 7188120903

SHTREIMEL brand new shtreimel asking $900. 718-871-5783 CHANUKAH SALE huge selection of assorted necklaces 12.99 .45-11 16th av 718-9721064

REAL ESTATE FURNISHED APT Brand new 1 bedroom basment front furnished apt for rent 15 and 52 plz call 7182161353 APT FOR RENT 5 bedrooms, windows in all rooms, ready to move in, location 15/16 and 44. 845327-6116. FURNISHED APT 57/16 btfl furnished apt, private entrance W/D, G/E included call 718-259-9244

FOR RENT FLATBUSH Ave J East 4 Bright 2 BR apt granite kitchen LR/ DR available January $2200 heat included Email laysteinmetz@gmail.com FURNISHED APT 15/42 beautiful high ceiling 1 bdr bsmt. large kitchen w/ couch, w/d, a/c,, long/short term. linen & amenities avail. 347-668-3445 FURNISHED APT 10/47 Beautiful 1 bedroom furnished apartment. Private front entrance.W/D . Ideal for Chosson/kallah . Call 718871-1688 FURNISHED APT 13 & 54, New 1 or 2 BR, 1 flight up,Full Kitch/Bath, W/D, Linen, Shabbos, Wkly, Monthly Day 718-686-0909/ 347-524-7686 Eve FURNISHED APT 12/56 brand new furnished basement lux sep. entrance ideal for chossen kallah. 718633-1676/ 646-387-4868 FOR RENT Furnished apartment, one flight up, 45th Street between 12th and 13th Ave. $1,300 monthly rent, gas and electric included. 917-873-9640 FURNISHED APT 13/55 New 1 bedroom bsmt, granite kitchen, modern bath, new furniture, private entrance, ideal for chosson/ kallah, 347 760-6656 STATEN ISLAND Great Buy, not on the market yet, Great location, Heimishe neighbor, Brand New Construction, starter home, near Shul and grocery.347-556-9350 SPACE FOR RENT BP 16th & 52nd. Upstairs. Perfect for shaitel macher/ hairdresser/manicurist. 917691-6000

OFFICE FOR RENT New 2 room small basement office for rent. 61st-16th ave. $700. 929.277.0089 OFFICE FOR RENT 10th Ave & 45th St. Modern 2 rooms, 500 sf, private entrance, A/C & Heat, $1275 utilities included Day 718686-0909/ 347-524-7686 STOREFRONT FOR RENT 10 & 51 Around 200-500 sf $1100-$2200. 15 & 44 Around 500 sf $2800. text 718-6005933 OFFICE FOR RENT 15th ave low 40s Beautiful high class office space approx. 2800 sq ft bsmt. for rent. Call 718-887-1055 OFFICE FOR RENT 900 SF office on 50th St by 11th ave second floor $1750 or basement 1500 SF $1500 heat included please call/text 7182133683 OFFICE/PLAYGROUP 13 and 37 New 2 or 4 room high ceiling basement for office or playgroup with option of Driveway 347-7431246 STORE/STORAGE/OFFICE Boro Park 16/40 st. 1600 sf + basement for rent Meyer R.E. 7184354378 WEEKEND RENTAL Luxury home for rent including minyan, mikva, linen towels plus extras. 1-347-564-8480. SHORT TERM BP Beautifully renovated short term rental on 12 and 43. Linen, towels, percolator, and hot plate etc included. 845-327-6116 VACATION RENTAL Miami Beach, Carriage Club North Btfl 2 BR, 2 Bths, ground floor, Call & leave message: 347.499.0031

STORE FOR RENT Prime Boro Park Store for rent 16/50s 800sf + 1600sf basement. Available immediately Meyers int Real Estate inc 7184354378 VACATION RENTAL Miami Beach, Apt. for rent at King Richard`s Collins & 41st, 1 bedroom, 2 baths, dining room-living room. 347.546.5063 SHORT TERM RENTAL 1bedroom apt with living room perfect for your wedding guest 9175868641 SHABBOS RENTAL 2 bedroom apt available to rent for a shabbos or short term 3 flights up. Bedford/ Taylor. 347-628-7732.

HELP WANTED SECRETARY WANTED Heimishe BP Office Seeking Full Time Secretary. Must be computer savvy and have personable phone skills. New grad preferred. For more information please email joboffice11219@gmail.com. JOB OPPORTUNITY Salesperson for raw fish & fresh pre-packaged sandwiches to secure accounts in schools, org., camps, supermarkets, Call: Eli 516.270.6755 PARA WANTED Male Paras for mainstream Flatbush schools. Starting $15 p/h plus bonuses. Email resume to info@ goforwardservices.net or call 718-878-6624. FUNDRAISING TELEMARKETER Work P/T from home selling raffle tickets over the phone for a Tzedakah Organization. Flexible hours. High commission. Call: 646-3898481

HELP WANTED Heimishe E-commerce Company seeking a resp girl for F/T online sales, detail oriented, great potential 718-851-3510 ext. 114 hr@ photo4less.com INSURANCE SALESPERSON Property & Casualty insurance brokerage is seeking a remote salesperson. We will train. Commission based (no salary). Call: 929260-2905. F/T SECRETARY WANTED Busy retail store in Boro Park. Phone & computer skills required. Great environment. Email resume: elnu5719@gmail.com

BABYSITTING HEIMISHE BABYSITTER Experienced, warm and loving babysitter. Yiddish Speaking. 14th-15th Ave. mid 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area. Drop-ins welcome. Call 718-972-9109, leave message. References available. HEIMISHE BABYSITTER Experienced devoted babysitter available to babysit your baby/toddler at night at my home centraly located near many halls. 718-4384745 EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER Babysitter avail. Responsible, reliable. Avail nights, overnight, weekends. Refs. avail upon request. More info pls caltxt (347) 816-6406. BABYSITTING Willing to babysit your child during simcha at Torah Veyirah Hall. I live nearby. 718-435-6290. LONG TERM BABYSITTING Warm and experienced babysitter now avail. Over night and long term call/ text 3475982874

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Classifieds HEIMISHE BABYSITTER experienced Babysitter available at night-$16/hr till 12am. Pls call/text 718 928 4964 EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER available for all ur simcha needs over nights and weekends also available for more information call 13479326524

SERVICES CHILDBIRTH CEUS Doula? Nurse? Midwife? Childbirth educator? Sign up to be notified of classes at 4childbirthbp@gmail.com or text 347-871-2955

CHILDBIRTH CLASSES Heimishe weekly/monthly classes available. Providing info, exercise, halacha and emotional support. Call/text Lamaze with Henny 347-8712955 EXPERIENCED TUTOR Elementary through High School, all subjects,including Regents. Enjoyable sessions! Great with kids and teens! Call Chani F. 13479888879 TUTOR AVAILABLE Experienced teacher available to tutor your child after school. Lots of experience in Math/ Accounting. Call/txt 917-6354614

ECZEMA FREE! Treat your eczema naturally and get rid of it for once and for all! long term solution! 929-234-9358

TUTORS AVAILABLE Seminary girls available to help your child with school work Cheap price. Call 845587-1468

ASTHMA FREE! Get rid of the wheezing and nebulizer and allergies for good! Treat your asthma naturally and see amazing results! 9292349358

CROCHETING CLASSES NEW!Now forming Crocheting classes! Warm and motivating atmosphere pls. Call/text 3475982874 in Willi.

YIDDISH COURSE You can now learn the Yiddish Language from the comfort of your home. Sign up now for our tele-course. 718-435-4616

NATURAL MAKEUP The makeup you’ve been waiting for! Natural, nontoxic, and great for sensitive skin. Call: 917-7893042

MATH TUTOR All math regents levels. CLEP. SAT, GRE. Expd. Good rapport with students. Call/ text Chani Reichman 917 538-4357

KEY TOV Piano lessons for girls Grades 3-8 Sunday afternoons. 17-44 area. Sign up today! 347-7860820

ALGEBRA TUTOR Experienced CC Algebra I tutor can help you ace through the course with ease! Mrs. E. Sigal 633 - 3450

ONE MAN BAND Making a simcha? Looking for a musician? For all your simchas, Bar Mitzvah, Vort, Sheva beroches, Call Mordechai Friedman @9293638130

EXPERIENCED TUTOR Experienced teacher available to tutor after school. Great rates. Call/text 917 588 7121

VIOLIN LESSONS A gift that lasts a lifetime! Private violin lessons for girls in BP. Call 929 289 1222

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MUSIC LESSONS Give your daughter the gift that will last her a lifetime piano/keyboard lessons for an affordable price. 917-4712043 PIANO LESSONS Private Piano/ keyboard lessons for girls, all ages, beginner/ advanced. Limited slots available. Call or text 718-683-2778 GUITAR LESSONS Experienced guitar teacher available, specializing in beginner-intermediate. Private and partner slots. Call 929-275-4778 and leave a message. SONG LYRICS Professional song lyrics for school performances, wedding songs, etc, English and Yiddish. Poems, web copy, and other writing services. breindythebest@ gmail.com Text 929-214-8827 BREAST PUMPS Free hand and electric pumps through insurance, ships free. One call does it all 718-831-7634 or text/email compactpumps@gmail.com. PROMO SPOT For the most unique gifts, promotional items, plaques and stamp pens call 718732-0546 or email sales@ promospot.nyc AMAZON SELLER? For all your BRANDING needs.. Photography, Design, Product Listing. email: penguinbranding@ gmail.com or check out pengiunbranding.com PROMO/ WHOLESALE ORDERING Promotional and non promotional ordering. cheapest prices best service. We’re experienced in choosing latest trends and design. Minimum order :500. 347-228-6976

ATTENTION WORKERS Join thousands by getting the daily email-halochos applying the to workplace/ business world. Text 7323914497 your email address, +language preferred Yiddish/English PERSONALIZED CANDLES We have all colors and shaped candles with option of imprinting your personal message or logo call 845263-0171 COTTON CANDY MACHINE Rent a cotton candy machine for your party/occasion. 347436-6551 HANDYMAN professional handyman .no job to small .1347 675 3381 .handypinny@gmail.com SERENITY SOLUTIONS Proffessional Organizing Coach available to help you organize your home & life. Chana Malky 718-809-5963. Before/after pictures & references available. DECORATED COOKIES Beautifully decorated cookies available for every occasion. Great Pricing. For more information or to see pictures please email cookies2the9s@ gmail.com; COACH4CLARITY Offering free coaching sessions for young ladies! Seeking clarity? Feeling stuck? Get to know your real self. Email today coach4clarity GARTLECH we fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. 917-414-3281 PROFESSIONAL POEMS Poems and lyrics with the touch of the pro! Call for any occasion: 929 359 3211

PHOTO ALBUMS MEMOIRIES: creating MEMOIRS, preserving MEMORIES. Photo books for all occasions! Baby, Bar Mitzvah, Vort, Wedding, Anniversary. Call/text 646-421-8940 memoiriesphotobooks@ gmail.com JEWELRY REPAIR silver and custom, sale and repair, expert pearl and bead stringing.galore of clip earrings 718-9721064 FAST FORWORDIT At ForWordit we write it right! Professional services such as amazon listings, poems, articles, scripts etc. Email us - ForWordIt9@gmail.com. GIFT WRAPPING Get your gifts wrapped beautifully at a great price. Call 718 853 5207 SHOPPING LIST Itemitzed kalkah shopping list to make the shopping easier and calmer minimal fee call 1347-534-6184 HOMEMADE CAKES Heimish Babkas,Bundts,Trays & More, for your Simchas,Guests,Gifts,or your Shabbos Table, Free Delivery Call/Text for orders & pictures 718.419.7932 KRIAH KIT Parents and Tutors! Own this masterful Kit. Includes tools to make Kriah so enjoyable! 929-359-2342 HANDYMAN Need any work done call a heimishe handyman great price feel free to call/text 3473388150 EAR PIERCING Top quality earrings for all ages. Centrally located off 13th Ave. House calls available. G. Halpert Call/ Text 718-607-9812

WINDOW SHADES DRAPES & BLINDS HEADQUARTERS= Best $Price, FREE Estimate & Installation ONLY at FORSYTH DECORATORS 316 Roebling St. 718 599-8976 JUMPING BALLOON Big Moonwalk to rent! Great for Chanukah parties, Shabbatons or Melava Malka! Call 914-487-3373 GRAPHICS ALBUMS Professional Photo Albums, Great prices for master and vort albums. To order please call/text: 718.781.5991 or email:sureitsgraphics@ gmail.com

SIMCHA GEMACH White cubbies for miniatures, white ceramic square and round cake stands and more.‫לע”נ ברוך בן‬ -536-1742 917 ‫משה דוד‬. DOONA GEMACH For a short short period of time(or medical need). 260-DOONAZ3 (260-3666293) KOSHER WAZE DEVICES available for short term. Minimum charge. 929-3247021. PACK N PLAY gemach (BP) Please call in the evening 718-851-1017

TOYS & GAMES Just in time for chanukah 15-50% off many below wholesale. Motzei shabbos 8-11:30. 3711-12 Ave 929-3057319. Come see for yourself

CLOTHING & SHOE GEMACH Donate free. Clothes, shoes, linens. grt cond only! more info pls call\ txt (347)8166406.

ODDS & ENDS

SIMCHA GEMACH Bechers, Challah cover, Benchers and challah knife for your simcha. pls leave message 1718 854 1760

RARE OPPORTUNITY For just $200 you can sponsor benchers for a local hall in the memory of a loved one. 646-874-4342 ATTENTION SCHOOLS! Last chance to place your do-it-yourself Jewelry order before chanuka! Call to request catalog 718-218-3991

GEMACHIM TWIN CARRIAGE GEMACH To lend yours or to rent a twin carriage for the week, season or year, please call (718) 5223891. Mint condition only. PIDYON HABEN Coin Gemach. Call Yakov Friedman. 646-419-0782 LIGHTING GEMACH Lighting bars to enhance your event!929-276-2404

CHUPPAH CARD GEMACH NEW! Beautiful colored cards with Tehillim, techinos & special tefillah for chosson/ kallah to lend. Many locations! Vmail/text: 347885-5114 BOYS SUIT GEMACH Gemach Yismach Yisroel Boys Simcha Wear sizes 9m-7 1943 50th Street 347.462.4596 Sundays 2:30-5 ‫לע’’נ ישראל בן אליעזר‬ LINEN GEMACH Linen, quilts & pillows for short term only 718-853-4934

DRESSES/GOWNS FOR SALE beautiful pink and black gowns sizes adult 4-6 and slenderizing 12. 3474466114

FOR SALE Beautiful Kleinfeld’s gown size 4-6 tall. 3474466114 FOR SALE beautiful Black Gold Beading Halberstam 2 PC Outfit Size 18 great price. Call text : 347524-9899 FOR SALE Black mature teen size 4-6 $500. Custom silver size 4 $300. Stolzie gorgeous black/ white size 12 $850. Call/text 3479271223 MATERNITY GOWN Beautiful black maternity gown for sale. Young style. 347 512 9011 FOR SALE Stunning 2 piece black and silver grey gown for married sis of bride size 12-14. Great price 347-645-6857 MATERNITY DRESS Brand new gorgeous pink maternity chasuna dress. Never used Selling for $55. Picture available! Call txt 3477684012 FOR SALE Exclusive Estelle dress with magnificent detail, dusty ivory color, approx size 6.for own tenoyim or sis of bride. call:929 271 0553 MAGNIFICENT GOWN for sis of bride for sale color: bronze and cream approx size 10 please call/text 347370-5279 RENT/SALE Sister of the bride, gorgeous custom made black and white gown. Approx size 14-16. Call/ text for pictures. 718-6756235 BRIDAL GOWN Magnificent Kleinfeld Bridal Gown to sell!! Size 2-4.Text your email to 3479091358 for pictures! Includes shoes, long+short veil, dek-tich.

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Classifieds GOWN Stunning, one of a kind gown, Married sister of the bride, Size 8-10, Peach-gold 347-263-0902 RENT/SALE Exquisite gold/champagne gown for teens, vintage look very classy size 4-6 for rent$250 or sale-$500 avail. after 12/11 call/text 1.646.239.9471 FOR SALE Stunning Kleinfeld Bridal gown size 4-6 tall (5’6) veil/ dek teich included 347 4466114 FOR SALE beautiful pink and black gowns sizes teen/adult 4-6 and slenderizing teen/adult 12 (347) 446-6114 FOR RENT Two magnificent cobalt blue sister of bride wedding gowns available for rent sz. 2-4, 6-8 TALL. 7188078767/7185999052

FOR SALE Kallah kleinfeld gown size 0 petite great price call/text 13477682233 RENT/SALE Black and ivory size 4-6 designer gown call/text for details 9178187863 FOR RENT magnificent black/silver grey gown size 8-10 very slenderizing 718-633-5096 evenings COCKTAIL GOWN Custom made unique sz 2-4 black velvet and tulle over blue sz 4 for 5.4 tall and up. Rent. 718-851-0946 FOR SALE beautiful black/white beaded machatenista gown size 10 718-633-5096 evenings FOR SALE gorgeous Exquisite gown sz 0 gold and blue/black. call 718.972.1907

FOR SALE Purple - eggplant gown, size 2-4, sister of the bride. Worn once. Call/text 917-499-3056.

FOR SALE magnificent designer gown sz 0 black with 3D colored flowers. 718.972.1907

KLEINFELD GOWN w/ accessories, 2-veils dektich hoop and shoes. All for $1200!!! size 4, upto 5.4” text/ call 347-909-1358

FOR SALE Black and white designer gown size 4-6/ pre maternity. Call/text: 718-757-9505

FOR SALE Beautiful women’s black and off white vintage style gown size 0 to sell for great price! Call/ txt 3476223665 MECHITENESTE DRESS Beautiful Mother-of-bride Champagne ankle length dress w narrow fur trim. Size 12/14. Rent $250. Sale $450. 718-781-7248 FOR SALE beautiful mauve tulle chldrens gowns by C. R. Kohl sizes 4-6 & 12-14 (347)4466114

FOR SALE A Stunning D. Deutch black & white dress Size 8-10 for sister of the bride/own tnoyim. 929-287-2135 FOR SALE Anne Fontaine black/gold gown for young married sis of bride, size 2. Will be worn once in December. 347-9711634 DRESS/GOWN FOR RENT Stunning custom made black/gold dress/gown for sis of bride. Ladies Size 8-10. Text/Call: 347.585.9447

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FOR SALE Teen stunning custom made pink gown sz 0-2 and woman’s stunning pink gown with black beading sz 12. 718213-2995 FOR SALE stunning one of a kind size 8-10 gown black/gold 347668-5190 FOR SALE Black and white designer gown size 4-6/ pre maternity. Call/text: 718-757-9505 FOR RENT Exquisite black & white maternity gown, size S. 718438-4734 FOR SALE Sis of bride gowns size 0 and 2 burgundy and black velvet also grey maroon.worn once .pic avail 347-731-7741 RENT/SALE Black and ivory size 4-6 designer gown call/text for details 9178187863 MECHITENESTE DRESS Stunning Mother-of-bride Black/white ankle length dress. Size 12/14. $250 Rent. $450 Sale. 718-781-7248 RENT/SALE Beautiful exquisite black and white size 2 gown for sis of bride worn once. Call/text 347-564-9463 RENT/SALE Gorgeous black/ivory dress size 4 for tenoim or sis of bride. Call 7188512430 FOR SALE Black dress sister of bride size 10. Picture avail 3476615276 SISTER OF THE BRIDE White and black dresses for sister of bride -2 size 12 and 1 size 16. If interested email Rivkap718@gmail.com or call 718-853-2443.

RENT/SALE Magnificent Oscar blk/ pewter sister of bride dress to sell/rent sz 6-8 can be worn long/short 19292147378 KLEINFELD GOWN exquisite unique sz 6 klienfeld gown for sale veils included call/text 9292147378 FOR SALE Exquisite Custom Designed Bridal Gown. 718-506-4378 RENT/SALE Elegant size 2 navy cocktail length gown for sister of the bride. Best offer. Call: 347404-4765 DRESS Sophistication black designer Le La Rose dress sz 4/6 can be worn short/long call/text 19293971531 FOR SALE Stunning custom made blue/black gown. Size 10-12. 7184353075 LV MSG FOR RENT Exquisite black and gold gown for rent size petite 2-4. Call or text 347-907-9949 FOR SALE Beautiful Kleinfeld gown size 2-4 worn once Magnificent black & gold designer dress/ gown size 0-2 718 218 8859 EXQUISITE GOWNS Pink/white sz 10. Grey sz 10. Blk n white sz 6. With petticoats. 631-691-8770 FOR SALE Exclusive Estelle dress with magnificent detail, dusty ivory color, approx size 6.for own tenoyim or sis of bride. 929-271-0553 FOR SALE Mature Sister of bride off white and gold gown size 2-4. Amazing price. call 347-2440029

The Boro Park View FOR SALE Magnificent children’s gowns. Black velvet top with black/white tulle bottom. Approx Sizes 3,4,6,8,9. Call 3477653245 FOR SALE Gorgeous custom pink sis of the bride gown for sale size 4. Call/txt 3473741936 BRIDAL GOWN For sale magnificent Klienfeld gown size 4 6 worn once . text 718 757 2267

FOR SALE Miri Bridal gown size 0 petite for sale. Great price. Call 347-244-0029 GIRLS GOWNS 2 magnificent scuba velvet gowns for sale. Sizes 6&8. 718 522 1092

LOST Burberry woman’s scarf in the 16th avenue vicinity. 917-586-8117. pink velour blanket on 16 th ave in September. call/text 917-627-3735

RENT/SALE sister of the bride off white organza embroidered Gown Apx size 2 4 . Text 718 757 2267

pink and beige fuzzy blanket last year before pesach on 13 ave. call/text 917-627-3735

FOR SALE Two beautiful Harfenes childrens gowns, black, gold, and white. Sizes approx 5/6 and 7 Call: 347-760-4649

pink and grey Winx and Blinx blanket Nov. 26 between 48 &56 st. 15th & 17th ave. 917-902-4395

WEDDING GOWNS Beautiful Kids gowns size 2, 3, and 7 available for rent $20 a night for more information call 3479326524 FOR SALE 3 adorable childrens white gowns for sale. Sizes 4, 6 & 8. Call/text: 347 489 2339 FOR SALE 8 children’s gowns stunning light blue and gold sizes 3-16 call/text 13477682233 FOR SALE Adorable size 2-3, kids gowns white w color. For sale call or text: 718 972 4949 / 347 668 0427. FOR SALE Adorable White children’s gown. 2 of size 3-4 and 2 of 5-6 Call/text: 718757-9505 KIDS GOWNS New magnificent white w/pink trim childrens gowns for rent, sizes 2 thru 12. 718-522-5153 KIDS GOWNS Fresh white (with color) stunning gowns avail to sell/rent. sizes 3-4 and 8. Call/Text 347-971-0446 for more details/pictures.

dark brown ladies fur hat. 718-8120451

at Pupa-Tosh wedding in Canada, a black coat with important documents in pocket 1914-512-9301 gold necklace with diamonds on chol hamoed. 929 214 9707. diamond pin about a year ago please call 718-633-5676 lve msg

FOUND Diamond watch near bus stop in Monroe. Motzei Shabbos Shemini. 845-783-1727 Red & gold childrens bracelet at Woodbourne town lake 347-534-8754 pink baby hat with 2 pom-poms on 13th ave. Call: 718 436 5918 ladies fur scarf in Bp last year in Oct call: 3475855598 pair of gloves on 39th St. near 16 Ave. 718-758-6560 ladies hat near BP Y 49 & 14. 718-7586560 gift card from a BP supermarket. 7184361601

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FREE GIVEAWAYS Brand Name Landice Treadmill. Good Condition. Very Heavy to move. 718 851 3137

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HP color copy and print machine. Almost new.718-851-1798. Lve msg

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