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3:17 and my stomach does a little butterfly dance. Ten minutes until the boys are home. Oh, dear. I close my eyes, willing the clock to stay still, to let me stay slumped on this sofa for at least three more hours. But then the doorbell jolts me out of that wistful dream and my three darling cubs come rolling in, jostling each other, vying for my attention. I sit up, brain foggy, mind groggy, and head for coffee number four, hoping against hope that it will make the stuffy feeling in my head go away.

And just before I depart from that couch, in my heart I tell myself I’ll be back before long.

And back I am, as promised. Then I wake up – a thirty minutes process until I really wake up. I stumble out, wobble about the kitchen for a while picking up some stray toys and sticky noodles off the floor, before resigning to total exhaustion and calling it a day at half past midnight.

As I lie in bed, the what ifs start piling up. What if tomorrow’s a snow day and the kids stay home? I have no koach. What if the closer store doesn’t have my sizes and I’ll need to walk all the way to the other end of town? I have no koach. What if Mendy’s tooth hurts again and it’ll be a dentist day? I have no koach. What if the baby keeps me up this night and I won’t be able to function tomorrow? I have no koach, I have no koach, no koach at all.

Sounds familiar, I know. Been there, done that. Hey little mother, I have a different set of what ifs for you to ponder.

What if you wake up feeling well-rested, ready to face the day? What if you are so energized you send the kids off patiently, lovingly, and then start tackling the beds and pajamas with a spring in your step? What if your mind just feels bright, clear, focused? (You’ve forgotten how that feels, I know.) What if you have so much energy you can cook, shop, take kids to the dentist, do nighttime baby care, and still have energy for more?

What if your eyes don’t keep closing on you all day, even while feeding the baby? What if you don’t need a midday nap anymore at all? What if you have sustained energy all through the hectic hours, still going strong at five o’clock, six o’clock (really?), seven o’clock (what?), nine o’clock (yes!), eleven o’clock (wow!!)? What if… after supper and bedtime you feel as energized and focused as if you’ve just woken up from a good night’s sleep? What if all of this can really happen to every Yiddisha mama (who needs it if not us)?

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HOUSE OVER MY HEAD

(Re: Bringing the House Down, Issue 156)

I’m sure your readers found it very interesting to read about Ruchy Braun’s “Lego house” being delivered and assembled on site, but I must admit that seeing it was even better than reading about it. I was standing in my kitchen in Spring Valley when the Braun home was delivered, immediately to the left of our own house. Somehow the crew that had cleared the street of people forgot to knock on my door and notify me... When I walked outside, I noticed that my yard was extra shady and looked up, only to see a house hovering over my head! At that moment, I might have had a feeling a wee bit similar to those of the Yidden who had a mountain held over their heads. With a yelp I ran to safety across the street and watched the house be lowered into place. It was a fascinating experience.

Thanks, Ruchy, for the block-wide entertainment!

Ruchy Reese

TIMELESS HEARTINESS

(Re: The Supper Table, Issue 156)

I was delighted to see a recipe for Russian borscht soup, this time less, nourishing winter fare that has been a staple in countries where there wasn’t the kind of access to fresh produce year-round that we enjoy in abundance today.

The soup is so hearty and one I’ve made countless times over the years. It’s the type of nourishing soup I like to cook for those who are not feeling well so they can enjoy a taste of the olden days.

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A NEW VIEW

(Re: Along the Weigh, Issue 156)

I never knew I could find an article about trucks, of all things, entertaining, but Mr. Safran managed to do just that! Trucks, those huge items that annoy me on my longdistance travels, suddenly took on so much personality. The article gave me a glimpse into the human beings op erating those mammoth vehicles, which just might change my view of my bulky highway companions.

Thank you for an enjoyable read!

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COUNTING DOWN (Re: Pack Your Snack)

Thank you so much for this amazing contest that my girls are part of. They can’t believe they haven’t yet reached 30 days of school!

We sure hope you have enough fanny packs for all the contestants, because this is one popular contest. We’re counting down the days!

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CHANGING THE CLOCK

I recently attended a simcha locally. It was called for 8:30, and since I had to be home early, I walked into the venue at 9:00 p.m. The hall was empty except for the baalei simcha, and I was so uncomfortable, feeling like I’d intruded on what was still family time.

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The experience made me wonder if there’s anything to be done to change the way our simcha times are supposed to be interpreted. An out-of-towner once shared with me that she feels so uncomfortable attending simchos because she never knows the “right time” to show up. It took her time to learn, she said, that 8:30 means no earlier than 9:30 and so forth. Besides the ludicrousness of inviting guests for a time when the baalei simcha have no plans of being at the hall, it is so frustrating that there’s no way to attend a simcha these days — whether it’s a bar mitzvah, vort or sheva brachos — without having a really late night.

I’m wondering if there’s anything to do about this. Per haps each of us can attempt to arrive at simchos earlier to rewind the clock at least a little bit. By having more guests arriving sooner, maybe we can implement some change.

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PARSHAS LECH LECHA

Of Prisoners and Wayfarers

During the course of his life, Avraham Avinu traveled a lot. He did not settle in a single dwelling, but kept moving from one place to the next, as Rashi expounds on the words “Vayisa Avram haloch venasoa — And Avram traveled, continually traveling southward” (Bereishis 12:9). Sometimes it was a month, sometimes more, but he was constantly on the go as he relocated his tent to new pastures.

What was the purpose of these travels? Why was Avraham destined for such an unsettled existence?

THE ME’OR EINAYIM, Reb Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl, dedicated himself to the mitzvah of tzedakah to a great extent. He always made sure the poor of his town had bread on their tables, and he devoted much effort to pidyon shevuyim

Putting his personal honor and comfort aside, the Meor Ein ayim would walk the streets, collecting for the poor. Whenever he would hear of an imprisoned Yid — a rather common occur rence in those days when Jewish innkeepers leasing their prop erties from gentile landowners — he would not rest until he had done all he could to secure his release.

After his passing, his son and successor, the Maggid of Cher nobyl, continued his legacy. He, too, left no stone unturned when it came to rescuing fellow Yidden.

It was ironic, then, that in the darkness of night, one fateful evening, a band of policemen stormed the Maggid’s home. They handcuffed the Rebbe and led him to the local prison on charges of supposed rebellion against the authorities.

When the town of Chernobyl awoke the next morning, they were shocked by the news. A delegation of askanim and rabbanim rushed to the local officials to beg for the Rebbe’s release, but it was all for naught. The authorities would not budge. As matters stood, the Rebbe was to remain incarcerated. Ultimately, their efforts of the rabbanim did make a dent; the Rebbe was removed from the company of the bandits and crooks in jail and given his own private little room. Conditions were slightly better there, with a small window in the room and permission to keep his tal

lis and tefillin with him. He was also allowed kosher food.

When some close followers were given permission to visit the Maggid, they found the Rebbe looking distressed. They tried to share words of comfort, saying, “Surely it won’t be long before the Rebbe is released. We are doing all we could to help.”

But the Rebbe simply clucked, “No, no,” and proceeded to share what lay on his heart. “Today is Thursday, and the cries of the poor are ringing in my ears. They are accustomed to receiv ing money every Thursday so they could have food for Shabbos. But now that I am in prison, who will make sure to provide them with their needs?”

The visitors promised to take on the task, and the Rebbe vis ibly relaxed. With the poor being cared for, he turned to his own situation. It wasn’t with pain or complaint, but rather with a the oretical question, that he explained:

The Gemara in Bava Kama (50a) tells of the daughter of Nec hunya the Well Digger who fell into a well of water. When Rabi Dosa heard about it, he was not concerned. Instead, he was cer tain that nothing bad would happen to her. Indeed, the girl was saved in an extraordinary way, and Rabi Dosa was asked, “Are you a navi? How did you know that she would come out safely?” Rabi Dosa replied, “I am no navi, but I thought to myself: Should the child of one who toils over a particular matter be hurt by it?”

To Rabi Dosa it was clear that the daughter of Nechunya, who toiled to dig wells for all those coming up to Yerushalayim to be oleh regel, would not drown in one of those very wells.

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Then the Rebbe voiced what was bothering him. “My fa ther dedicated his life to releasing prisoners from behind bars,” he said. “Could it be that I, his son, should be incar cerated behind those very bars?

“It must be,” the Rebbe answered his own question, “that Hakadosh Baruch Hu put me here to experience a taste of what it feels like to be a prisoner so that I should un derstand how bitter and difficult this lot is. This way, I will be able to recognize the full extent of how crucial the mitz vah of pidyon shevuyim is and perform it with the alacrity it deserves. I shall not rest so long as a fellow Yid, wherever he may be, is jailed!”

Thus, between the lines, the Rebbe expressed his strong emunah that he would soon be set free.

Indeed, it seems the purpose of the Rebbe’s imprison ment had been just that, for that very day, he was suddenly notified that he was free to leave.

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This is one way the original question can be answered.

Avraham Avinu, the epitome of chesed, who devoted his life to the mitzvah of hachnasas orchim, was destined for the roads. His constant travels offered him a tangible taste of your typical wayfarer. He personally experienced what it felt like to be unsettled and repeatedly hungry, tired and thirsty. This helped him understand the needs of travelers so he could service them to the fullest. It also helped him feel the importance of this special mitzvah, so he could continue to perform it to its fullest.

Adapted from the teachings of Rav Mordechai Freundlich, zt”l.

Did You Know?

Halachically, one way one can acquire a field is to walk its length and breadth. By wandering about in Eretz Yisroel, Avraham was ultimately taking posses sion of the land. At the same time, as he traveled, Avraham kept spreading Hashem’s name to all those he met.

During his travels, Hashem showed him previews of what would happen to his children in various loca tions. For example, when he stopped in Shechem, Avraham davened for Yaakov and his family, as he was shown that Shimon and Levi would eventu ally destroy the city. Likewise, in Ai he davened for the punishment of Klal Yisroel to be reduced after Achan’s sin in that city.

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Generations in Harmony is a revolutionary new course for women, led by the legendary Dina Friedman. The topic? Creating and maintaining a harmonious relationship with your married children. We sat down with Dina to get a sneak preview into her course.

Thank you so much for your time, Dina! So what inspired you to create this program?

Firstly, thank you so much for having me. I’m thrilled to be debuting this course, as it will bez”H fill a real need. When I married off my first child 10 years ago, I remember feeling apprehensive and insecure. It was my number one priority to maintain my loving relationship with my child and my new child-in-law – but I was so unsure how to go about it successfully. I had seen so many married children accuse parents of mixing in, of hurting them – and I wanted to avoid that happening to me. The problem was that I couldn’t determine when a comment that was well intentioned was mixing in or was actually helpful. Was offering to help considered meddling or was it supportive? Was saying ‘no’ when I really couldn’t do something an act of rejection – or would it be appreciated as my genuine limitation in the moment?

As a life coach I have seen cases both ways – parents upset at married kids and married kids upset at parents – with neither side sure how to resolve the issue. I realized that there is a real need for a step by step guide to help parents and married children alike understand the facts of what changes when a child leaves home for marriage, what are the typical problems both sides deal with and what are guaranteed solutions. In fact, what if parents and children knew what to do to prevent many of these problems in the first place? It’s a program I wished I could have had for myself. It’s a program that I wish my children would have had.

So what are some of the typical problems parents or children encounter?

1. Dynamic: There are many shifts that happen in the parent-child dynamic, depending on what the relationship was like before the child left home. There are two typical extremes. If the relationship was solid, then both the parents and child go through a certain loss. This brings a whole lot of feelings with it for both the parent and child. If the relationship was full of conflict and misunderstandings, this might lead to the child feeling free at last to create their own safe home and to be less interested in the parent. That would bring a whole host of emotions to the parent that could be extremely challenging. There is also the challenge of helping a new person integrate into a new family. That is its own journey that can bring up a mix of emotions as both parties learn about each other. Another significant dynamic change that needs to occur is the

parent learning to master the do’s and don'ts of how to relate to their child now as a married adult.

2. Expectations: We all have unspoken expectations of what parents should be doing for their married children and what married children should be doing for the parents. When we aren’t aware of those expectations it can create unnecessary distress for all family members. Parents and children alike need to identify those expectations and learn how to adjust them. Having this skill will save relationships and greatly enhance the parent-child connection.

3. Choices: Parents need to learn the art of how to allow the child to make their own choices. This can be extremely difficult – especially when watching your child make a bad choice with ill effects. Often, parents are unsure when to step back and when to intervene, and if necessary, how to intervene effectively.

4. Red flags: What happens when a parent notices a red flag – either in the new marriage dynamics or in their own child’s behaviors when adjusting to marriage? What should parents do if they notice alarming behavior in the new child-in-law? What if the child-in-law is not who they expect him or her to be? Here too, parents need to learn when it's appropriate to intervene and when they need to allow the couple their experience and how to come to a place of peace.

Who would most benefit from this course?

Mothers marrying off children who care about the couple’s successful transition into their marriage and young married women who want to maintain an open and harmonious relationship with their parents and in-laws, while protecting their own healthy marriage relationship.

Is it advisable for mothers and young marrieds to sign up together?

Absolutely! That would be the most effective, as this series addresses both the mother and the daughter. In fact, we have a special package price for mothers and daughters who want to join together.

What can someone expect to walk away with having finished the course?

When you complete Generations in Harmony, you will have a clear understanding of all the changes to the family dynamics that occur when a couple gets married. You will walk away with a mindset and practical tools that will prevent many of the typical problems that happen. You will learn when it is appropriate to let things go and how to feel at peace even when things seem less than ideal, and you will learn when to intervene – and how to do that effectively.

This sounds like a must-have program for every mother marrying off children, and for every young married who cares about maintaining love and harmony in the broader family circle. How can I sign up for the course?

To join, and for more information, go to dinafriedmanacademy.com/generations or call 718-285-3970. Don’t miss out! The program begins on November 7th!

It’s my priority to maintain a loving relationship with my married children-how can I guarantee success?

Generations in Harmony, led by the legendary Dina Friedman will teach you how to create and maintain a loving, healthy relationship with your married children. This program is designed for parents marrying off children, and for young marrieds who want to learn the art and skill of how to maintain a close connection once they’ve left home. Dina teaches you the facts of what changes when a child leaves home for marriage, the typical problems both sides deal with, and the guaranteed solutions.

With the latest State Education Department regulations giv ing outside influences the right to mandate yeshivas’ secular studies curriculums, Congressman Lee Zeldin is positioning himself as the gubernatorial candidate who will defend reli gious liberties and parents’ rights to choose their children’s educations.

Hamodia reported that Zeldin told representatives of several Jewish media outlets that Albany has declared war on yeshiva education during a Friday morning conference call.

“They’re not finding it in their ability to talk about how the values of right or wrong are being [taught] inside of yeshiva education — the law-abiding life that gets lived by so many yeshiva-education students, the high attendance rate, the con tinuing education and so much more,” said Zeldin. “There are so many positives that are not being told in this story during this attack of yeshiva education, and I’ve been using every op portunity I can find to tell the rest of that story.”

Zeldin noted that no educational system is perfect, whether it is private or public schools, and that schools should always aim higher in their quest to help students maximize their po tential.

“But, unfortunately, right now, what we’re experiencing is an attack on yeshiva education, where they’re not even tell ing the full story or much of anything positive at all about why parents want to send their kids to yeshiva,” said Zeldin.

Zeldin was quick to note that Governor Kathy Hochul is cer tainly entitled to her own opinion on the yeshiva debate, but took her to task for failing to speak up on the issue at all.

“That’s just entirely unacceptable to me,” said Zeldin, add ing, “I will do everything in my power to stop these attacks, to speak up on behalf of yeshiva students and the quality of ye shiva education.”

Zeldin made the rounds in Brooklyn on Sunday hoping to garner support in the Jewish community, reported Boro Park 24, attending a rally in front of Amnon’s Pizza on 13th Avenue, where he addressed another issue that resonates broadly with New York residents — rising crime rates.

“It is time for us to prosecute people who are doing harm to other people, instead of just letting them run free on our streets,” said Zeldin, who vowed to declare a state of emer gency in New York in order to suspend the cash bail law that has criminals back out on their streets just hours after being arrested.

Hochul also courted Jewish voters on Sunday, and one of her campaign stops was at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s ohel in Queens. COLlive reported that the governor left a kvittel at the tzion that said, “May G-d help me be a messenger on behalf of the Jewish community in New York and protect them from all evil and hate.”

Hochul responded to one reporter’s question with a rare acknowledgement of the yeshiva issue, saying that she came to ask the Rebbe for guidance while promising to “honor the great traditions and forms of education.”

While the election was initially expected to be a slam dunk for Hochul, her lead has been dwindling in recent weeks, with yeshiva education turning out to be the hot-button issue for Jewish communities statewide. Community leaders have been urging registered voters to make their voices heard by casting their ballots on Election Day, which falls out this year on No vember 8. Voters can also take advantage of early voting, which began last Sunday in New York and continues through Novem ber 6. Early voting sites can be located by calling 1-866-VOTENYC.

New State Office To Provide Yiddish Interpretation and Translation of Vital Documents

It’s official: Yiddish has been added to the list of the most commonly spoken foreign languages in New York, with a new ly launched Albany office tasked with providing interpretation and translation in order to provide better access to state ser vices for those with limited proficiency in English.

All executive agencies offering direct services or benefits will be required to provide interpretation services in any lan guage under New York’s newly codified language access policy.

Zeldin Strikes Back at Hochul’s Relative Silence With Promise To Fight for Yeshiva Education

Certain state offices will also have to translate vital docu ments into Yiddish as well as Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Ben gali, Korean, Haitian Creole, Italian, Arabic, Polish, French and Urdu. Regional needs may also necessitate translation into four additional languages to be decided in consultation with the state’s newly opened Office of Language Access.

New York began requiring state agencies to translate doc uments into the six most commonly used non-English lan guages in 2011, that number increasing to ten in 2021.

Yiddish is now the fourth most commonly used language by New Yorkers with limited knowledge of English. The Cen sus Bureau reported that there are 71,740 state residents who are primary Yiddish speakers, a number that trails far be hind the state’s 1,166,777 Spanish speakers, 375,000 Chinese speakers and 119,160 Russian speakers.

New York’s Department of Motor Vehicles already provides applications and notices in Yiddish. The Department of Taxa tion and Finance will also be translating most of its forms into Yiddish, including its power of attorney and sales tax vendor registration forms. The state’s Division of Housing Commu nity Renewal will be offering its federal Housing and Urban Development Section 8 form in Yiddish as well.

70+ Shuls Later, Shomrim Continues Installation of Free Emergency Phones

Ten months since it first began installing emergency phone lines in local shuls, Shomrim Brooklyn South is con tinuing the initiative that allows callers to dial Hatzalah, NYPD or Shomrim with the push of just a single button.

Boro Park 24 reported that Shomrim has received a new stock of its emergency phones, which are available at no cost to local shuls. More than 70 Shomrim phones have already been installed since the program kicked off last January.

“Hatzalah gets a lot of calls for medical emergencies,” said a Shomrim volunteer. “Chas v’shalom, if a child or an adult goes missing, or a dangerous person walks into a shul and anything happens, G-d forbid, on Shabbos or Yom Tov, with the phones installed, people can call for help.”

While cell phones may be all the rage, the Shomrim emer gency phones are wall-mounted landlines.

“With cell phones, whenever you need it, it is out of batter ies,” explained the Shomrim volunteer.

To have a phone installed in your shul, call 718-746-6736 or email emergencyphone@boroparkshomrim.com.

Adams, Rodriguez Advocate for Car-Free NYC

Hoping to continue finding ways to make New York City streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders, May or Eric Adams has come out in favor of an idea that may leave some residents of the five boroughs scratching their heads: a car-less future.

According to Boro Park 24, the mayor discussed the con cept of what he called a cleaner and safer city at a press con ference last week, explaining that reliable and affordable

mass transit was the key to moving people around the city in the safest way possible. Adams noted that 70% of all injuries and 50% of all fatalities occur in city intersections.

“I think we are really going to minimize the vehicles on our streets,” said Adams. “I think that is where we are going. If you look at other cities across the globe, they are leading in that direction as well.”

Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Ro driguez has been working hard to promote safer intersec tions, with 1,200 undergoing improvements over the summer that included 340 new stop signs, traffic signals that give pe destrians and bikers a head start over vehicles, and more pro tective bike lanes. The DOT also eliminated parking spaces at some intersections in order to increase visibility, with an other 1,400 intersections slated for updates before the end of the year.

Speaking on 8th Avenue, Rodriguez proudly proclaimed that the city had eliminated two full driving lanes, using the extra space to expand sidewalks, an initiative that he said makes the area more vibrant and welcoming. Rodriguez has also been advocating for expanding a city program that would transform parking spaces into outdoor dining areas, an experiment that was embraced by some but hated by oth ers during COVID. The loss of thousands of parking spaces would be a new reality, explained Rodriguez.

“I know what it is to be looking for parking from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.,” said Rodriguez. “No, we don’t have the space. Any one who gets into their car, they should know that.”

Judge Finds in Favor of Sanitation Workers Fired for Refusing COVID Vaccination

A group of sixteen workers at the New York City Depart ment of Sanitation who lost their jobs because they refused to take the COVID vaccine have won the right to be reinstated and to receive back pay, with a Supreme Court judge ruling that the enforcement of the Department of Health mandates were “arbitrary and capricious.”

Deseret News reported that Justice Ralph J. Porzio acknowl edged that the vaccination mandates were issued because of a legitimate health concern. But with city and private sector employees subject to different vaccination requirements and athletes, artists and performers exempted from the mandate, the sanitation workers’ rights were violated when they were terminated for refusing a vaccination order.

“Granting exemptions for certain classes and selectively lifting of vaccination orders, while maintaining others, is simply the definition of disparate treatment,” wrote Porzio in his decision.

The city has already appealed Porzio’s decision, which pre serves the vaccination mandate, thus putting the reinstate ment on hold for now. Still, Chad Levaglia, an attorney for the sanitation workers, hailed the ruling as a big win for civil servants, as well as a significant victory for individual rights and equality.

Approximately 1,400 city employees were fired for refus ing to be vaccinated, but the outcome remains to be seen.

RECAP: Lucjan accidentally left his office unlocked when he left town to help his deadbeat brother, leading to the theft of the Rebbe’s manuscript. With his job on the line, he has everyone connected to the manuscript arrested — or tries to, as Lenny is already gone. Meanwhile, a mysterious elderly woman interrupts Izzy’s interrogation.

Lenny fidgeted in his chair. He was in a 24-hour coffee shop, which should have been nice.

But it had the grimy look and dim lighting of a bar, and a clientele to match. He didn’t like it.

Wandering the frozen streets of War saw, he’d sought people connected to the criminal underworld. It was delicate work. He could be mugged, or worse. He tried to stay within sight of the public. But the public, in neighborhoods like this one, was hardly inclined to help strangers. Besides, the people he was looking for wouldn’t say much in front of witnesses.

He’d spent several cautious hours out side, until his fingers and toes were numb and the pain from the cold was replaced by the ache of his weary limbs.

Every person he’d talked to wanted money. It was never very much, not by U.S. standards. But it added up. A few hours and several hundred dollars later, how

ever, Lenny had a name: Aleksy Wozniak. Who was he?

“He is Aleksy Wozniak,” a sickly looking fellow told him. “He take care of things. Get you what you need. Bring you where you need to go.”

“What’s his phone number?” Lenny asked eagerly.

“Americans! You don’t call him! What you gonna say? ‘Hi, come here to do some thing illegal’? No, no. You meet him in person.”

“I see,” Lenny said. “How do I arrange a meeting?”

“I can do it for you. 100 złoty. Because we are friends.”

And Lenny paid, and then paid twice more, because his “friend” only knew some one who knew someone who knew Aleksy.

But then things began to turn around. Aleksy agreed to meet that very night. Which is why, dead tired and freezing cold, Lenny walked into a coffee shop that

looked like a bar, ordered a plain black coffee, and tried not to pass out from the warmth.

A man entered, looked the room over, and ordered something. When it came, he walked right up to Lenny and sat across from him.

“You are Lenny?” he asked in a low rumble.

He was large and imposing, this Aleksy fellow. His face seemed fixed in a permanent scowl, as if the very thought of a smile was sacrilege.

Lenny nodded.

“What you want?” Aleksy asked.

Lenny leaned forward eagerly. “I have to get out of Poland, get to New York. Without anyone knowing.” He stopped, chewed his lip. “As in, without the government knowing. They might try to stop me.”

Aleksy continued to scowl. “Poland or U.S.?”

“Poland,” Lenny said. “I’m a U.S. citizen; I won’t have any trouble on that end.”

The man nodded. He stared off into the distance and scratched his chin thoughtfully. “Fifteen hundred dollars,” he said finally.

Lenny’s eyes went wide. “But — but that’s almost three times what I paid for my first ticket! And that was round-trip!”

“Fifteen hundred dollars,” Aleksy re peated. His scowl seemed to be angrier now. He lifted one massive hand, and Lenny flinched. But it was only to pick up his coffee, which he guzzled down in four massive gulps.

Lenny looked at the ground. He would need to take more money from Sheva’s account. Julia would have his hide, but what choice did he have?

“O-o-okay,” he stammered. “How soon can you do it?”

“One day, maybe two,” Aleksy told him. “Give me your phone number. I’ll call when everything is ready.”

Two days! He’d hoped it would be to night. “Fine,” Lenny said, swallowing hard. He wrote a number down on a napkin and slid it across the table.

“The money had better be there, in cash, when we meet,” Aleksy warned as he stood up. “I’ll give you instructions then.” He crushed his now-empty cof

fee cup in one hand and threw it into a garbage can. “Meanwhile, don’t get caught.”

He turned, and, a moment later, was gone.

Lenny stood up, feeling as low as he’d ever been. He pulled his coat back on and tried to leave, but a waitress started harassing him.

“I’m sorry,” Lenny explained for per haps the millionth time. “I don’t speak Polish.”

“You friend,” the waitress insisted in a thick accent. “He say you pay for hees drink…”

* * * * *

The woman slipped a briefcase onto the table in front of Izzy and studied him silently. The officer who, until now, had been interrogating him now hov ered awkwardly near the door, as if un sure what he was expected to be doing.

“Who are you?” Izzy asked.

The woman’s eyes crinkled slightly, as if she found the question amusing.

Izzy frowned in confusion. “Who are you?” he repeated.

“We’ll get to that.” She paused as a meek little bureaucratic-looking fel low walked into the room. The woman turned to him. “Czesc Mikołaju,” she said. “Prosze zamknij drzwi.”

The man nodded and closed the door, then stood at attention.

“He doesn’t speak any English,” she explained to Izzy. “We can talk some what freely for the moment.” She shot him a calculating look. “So. Did you take the Rebbe’s manuscript?”

“No!” Izzy answered.

The woman watched him carefully as he answered, then remained quiet for a moment and thought. “Do you know who did take it?”

Izzy shook his head. “No.”

“No idea at all? Come, now. You must at least suspect Leonard Bergman, yes?”

Izzy said nothing. It was a trick he’d learned at the law firm. You don’t want to lie. But you don’t have to answer ev ery question, either.

Is this some sort of staring contest? he wondered. Did she expect him to break down and confess under the glare of those powerful eyes? If so, it was a vain hope. Intimidating as she was, this woman couldn’t turn Izzy into the criminal.

Her head snapped around to the of ficer at the door. “Leave us,” she said in English.

“Maam?”

“You heard me,” the woman contin ued calmly. “Out.” His mind on hilchos yichud, Izzy started to object. But before he had a chance, the woman added, “Leave the door open. And tell Mikołaj to come in.”

The officer gave her a confused look. “Are you sure?”

Her eyes blazed. “What do you think?”

The officer beat a hasty retreat, and the woman turned back to Izzy with a pleased expression. “Will that be ac ceptable?”

The woman shot him an exasperated look. “It’s not lashon hara I’m after, Izzy. I need to know what you know if we’re going to work through this mess. Now, what do you know about Lenny?”

Izzy didn’t get it. Who was this strange woman, who knew about yichud and lashon hara? Was it just another trick to get him to confess?

“I came with Zach,” he said levelly. “Zach’s the legitimate heir to the manu script.”

“I’ve heard all this already,” she said in a sharp tone. “That’s not what I asked.”

“Zach’s the heir,” Izzy continued, ig noring her warning. “Not Lenny. What ever paperwork he brought, it’s fake.” He folded his hands across his chest and struck a defiant pose. “That’s what I know. If you have anything else to ask, I want a lawyer present.”

There was no question about it; the woman definitely smiled at that.

“I’m not kidding!” Izzy growled.

THE MAN NODDED. HE STARED OFF INTO THE DISTANCE AND SCRATCHED HIS CHIN THOUGHTFULLY. “FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS,” HE SAID FINALLY.

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“I’m an American citizen. You can’t treat me like this!” He pushed his chair back and stood up, towering over her. “You’ve kept us here for hours for noth ing! You’ve got no evidence to connect us to this, you’re just hassling a pair of foreigners in the hope that something might come out of it. We’re not the criminals! I want to speak to the U.S. consulate right now!” He slammed a fist on the table in frustration.

Throughout this outburst, the wom an sat calmly, the amused smile still on her lips. Mikołaj, however, had taken a threatening step forward as soon as Izzy stood, one nervous hand on the

was back, this time tinged with sad ness. “The manuscript has to be locat ed. But if we leave things as they are, the government will use this argument as an excuse to keep the manuscript for itself. Lenny will probably go to prison, as well. It would be a terrible blow to the Rebbe’s legacy.”

Izzy was about to ask why this Polish woman cared about the Lodzer Reb be’s legacy, but she held up a finger for quiet. “I’ve tracked Lenny’s phone,” she said matter-of-factly. “It’s pretty easy these days. Assuming he hasn’t thrown it away, your cousin is in Warsaw. He’s probably looking to arrange passage out of the country.”

She popped open the briefcase and removed a small tablet computer.

“The phone trace is load ed onto this. I can give you a short window before the trace is officially ordered.

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gun at his hip. He didn’t look at all bu reaucratic now. Izzy swallowed and hastily backed up a step.

“Uspokój sie Mikołaju. Wszystko w porza dku,” the woman told him. She turned back to Izzy, and the smile was gone. In its place was absolute authority and an unspoken threat. “Sit down,” she com manded.

Izzy sat.

“If you’re quite done,” she contin ued in a significantly lighter tone. “We have a lot to discuss. I believe your cousin stole the manuscript, just as you do. Unlike you and Zach, he hasn’t re turned to his hotel since Friday after noon. Combined with the rather spe cious documentation he provided, it certainly looks suspicious.”

Izzy was taken aback. “You know his paperwork is fake?”

“I looked into it,” the woman an swered. Then she sighed. “It wasn’t a particularly good forgery. It was obvi ously fake the moment I started trying to verify it. It would never have held up in court. But of course, there’s little chance this dispute would ever make it to court in the first place.”

“I don’t understand.”

“No, I imagine you don’t.” The smile

About a day or so of pa perwork delays. You’ll be able to trace him, but the police won’t. Not until lat er. You must get to Lenny within that window and convince him to surrender the manuscript. Bring it to me, and I will arrange the rest. Lenny will flee the country, and he’ll thus be disqualified as a claimant. You’ll then receive the manuscript as the uncon tested heirs, and shalom al Yisroel.” She looked at him fiercely. “If you do not get to him first, he’ll be arrested, and the manuscript will likely end up in a Polish museum or sold on auction. Do I make myself clear?”

Izzy’s throat felt dry. Everything was moving too quickly. But really, what choice did he have?

“I understand.”

“Good,” the woman said. She put the tablet back in the briefcase and slid it across the table. “My card is in this briefcase. Call me when you have the manuscript. Now go. No one will stop you.”

Izzy shook his head. “Wait. Why are you doing this? Who are you?”

The woman looked at him darkly and paused before answering. “My name is Richeza Nowak. Before the war, though, I had a different name: Raiza Ginzburg. Now go!”

IZZY SAID NOTHING. IT WAS A TRICK HE’D LEARNED AT THE LAW FIRM. YOU DON’T WANT TO LIE. BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO ANSWER EVERY QUESTION, EITHER.

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TWENTY TWO

Recap: The war heats up, with King Jan Sobieski of Poland planning to arrive in Vienna in September. Carolina’s wedding is underway when Sebastian meets their benefactor, Elisha Ringel. Sebastian expresses his desire to join Herr Ringel on his visit to Rabbi Strasbourg in Vienna, but Elisha is against the idea, fearing that Sebastian will be arrested and returned to Spain.

“Why should anyone recognize me? I’ll grow a beard, put on a tall hat and dress as an Ashkenazic merchant. I can even walk with a cane, as if I’m lame. No one will give me a second look.”

“But why? Just to say thank you to Rabbi Strasbourg? It’s really very nice of you to want to thank him personally, but I can do it for you. And if you want me to make a long thank-you speech, just tell me what you want me to say, and I’ll say it. All of it. But listen to me, Sebastian. Don’t go to Vienna. It’s too dangerous. Why would you want to go there?”

“For more than just to say thank you,” said Sebas tian. “I’m hoping that if I spend a little time with Rabbi Strasbourg I will… I don’t know how to… I’m not sure… I mean… My father was inspired by Rabbi Strasbourg. He changed his life. So I guess what I’m saying is that my life also needs changing right now, and I’m hoping that Rabbi Strasbourg can help me find what I’m seeking.”

Elisha gave Sebastian a long, hard look. “I’m still against it,” he said.

“But…?”

“But I understand what you’re saying, and the decision is yours. If you wish to travel with us, it will be my plea sure.”

Elisha looked around and motioned to a man in Ashke nazic garb to come join them. The man was about 25 years

old, a veritable mountain of flesh and bone, with massive arms and legs and a neck like the trunk of a tree. His broad face was ringed by a sparse blond beard, and his small blue eyes were the gentlest that Sebastian had ever seen.

“Sebastian,” said Elisha, “I would like you to meet Tan chum Ringel, my youngest son. Tanchum, this is Sebastian Dominguez.”

Sebastian looked from the diminutive Elisha to the mammoth Tanchum and back again. “This is your son?”

“That’s right,” said Elisha. “He takes after his mother.”

“Oh,” said Sebastian, not quite sure what else to say. He stuck out his hand, and Tanchum grabbed it in his own so that it completely disappeared.

“Nice to meet you, Sebastian,” said Tanchum in a thin, high-pitched voice.

Elisha looked at Sebastian and shrugged. “Who can fig ure out the ways of the A-mighty?” he said.

“What’s going on?” said Tanchum.

“Sebastian may be coming with us to Vienna,” said Eli sha.

“Terrific. I enjoy good company.”

Later that evening, when the Dominguez family re turned to the lodgings provided for them, Sebastian waited until his mother was alone in the parlor before he men tioned that he had something important to tell her. Dona Angelica had Helga bring in tea for both of them, then she dismissed her for the night. She looked at Sebastian, her

shoulders hunched forward and braced herself.

“All right,” she said. “I’m ready.”

“Relax, Mother. I’m not bringing you bad news.”

“But I sense something ominous coming. What is it? Don’t break it to me slow ly. Just go straight to the point and tell it to me.”

“Very well, Mother. Tonight, I met a gentleman named Elisha Ringel. Does the name sound familiar?”

“Vaguely. I seem to recall hearing such a name, but I cannot place it. Is he one of the Ashkenazic merchants in Metz?”

“No. He is from Poznan in Poland. He found Father wounded on the beach in France, nursed him back to health and helped him make the connection with Rabbi Shlomo Strasbourg.”

Dona Angelica brightened. “Yes, yes,” she said excitedly. “Now I remember. Your father spoke of him often, but usually as the spice merchant from Poland rather than by his name. I should like to meet this man and thank him.”

“I will arrange it,” said Sebastian. “There is something else for which you should thank him. He provided our part of Carolina’s dowry.”

Dona Angelica’s eyes opened wide, but she was too flabbergasted to speak.

“He was Father’s good friend,” said Sebastian, “and he did it in his memory. He claims he is very wealthy and that it was not a hardship for him to do it. And he gets very uncomfortable with long thank-you speeches, long meaning more than three or four words. Just say thank you and go on.”

“We will have to repay him someday, of course. I will tell him that we will re pay every farthing.”

“I think that would offend him, Mother. It wasn’t charity or a loan. It was a gift to a friend who had perished to sanctify the Name of the A-mighty. It helped relieve his grief and his sorrow. He says it made him feel much better, and I could see that he was speaking the truth. Just saying thank you will be more than enough.”

“All right. I’ll do as you say, Sebastian. Is that all you wanted to tell me?”

“Not quite. Herr Ringel is going to Vienna to meet Rabbi Shlomo Strasbourg. I have asked him for permission to accompany him. I want your blessing.”

Dona Angelica caught her breath. She put her hand to her throat and closed her eyes for a moment.

“You asked me for my blessing,” she said at last, “not my permission. That means that you’re determined to go, even though it is dangerous. It is important to you. You want to meet Rabbi Shlomo Strasbourg.”

“Yes, Mother. He inspired Father, and I’m hoping he will inspire me.”

She shook her head. “It is more than that, Sebastian, even if you don’t realize it yourself. You miss your father and feel guilty about what happened. Meeting his Rabbi and talking about him will bring him back to life in a certain way, and you are hoping that in this experience you will somehow find salvation.”

Sebastian’s face darkened, and he lowered his head.

“I don’t know, Mother,” he said. “You may very well be right, especially about my not understanding my own motives. I don’t really know what is in my own heart, and that is what I find most troubling of all.”

“Then I give you my blessing, my son. Go to Vienna after the wedding, and may the A-mighty watch over you and bring you back to me safe and unharmed.”

* *

“YOU ASKED ME FOR MY BLESSING,” SHE SAID AT LAST, “NOT MY PERMISSION. THAT MEANS THAT YOU’RE DETERMINED TO GO, EVEN THOUGH IT IS DANGEROUS.”

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The journey to Vienna was un eventful. There were four people in the traveling party: Elisha Ringel, his son Tanchum, Sebastian and Gonzalo, who had insisted on coming along. Sebastian, who called himself Moshe Metzger, was dressed in traditional Ashkenazic garb, and his face was cov ered by a short beard. Gonzalo went as Juan Gomez, a bodyguard-for-hire from the island of Ibiza.

Most of the distance from Hamburg was covered by riverboat on the Elbe River across the great flat expanses of the German Plain. They spent Shabbos in Prague. From there, they hired a fast carriage that would bring them to Vi enna by the middle of the week, a few days before Shavuos.

The days spent on the riverboat were truly placid. The river was calm and languid, the weather was warm, and the breezes coming off the water were soft and gentle. The last flocks of geese returning from their winter migrations glided high overhead in perfect formation. While Gonzalo and Tanchum fished, played dominoes or napped, Sebastian and Elisha spent most of the day in conversation.

Elisha had brought along a Chu mash, and every morning, after they put on their tefillin and davened, he suggested to Sebastian that they learn from it together. Sebastian was famil iar with the stories of the Chumash. In Metz, he had learned from a real Chumash with Reb Mendel on several occasions, but he found that his dif ficulty with the language caused him to tire quickly. With much time on their hands on the riverboat, Sebastian tried again with Elisha, but he could only manage short stretches at a time. Instead, he preferred to have Elisha convey to him orally the explanations of the Midrash and the commentators, after which they engaged in lengthy and lively discussions.

The last leg of their journey was more of an adventure. There was only room for four people on the two fac ing seats in the carriage Elisha hired in Prague. Sebastian sat with Gonzalo on one bench. Elisha and Tanchum shared the other seat, but because of their vast discrepancy in size and weight, the carriage listed to one side. This presented serious handling prob lems for the driver when he was try

ing to negotiate the narrow mountain roads. On more than one occasion, he asked Tanchum to sit in the center with Elisha on his lap, while Sebastian and Gonzalo squeezed themselves into the corners.

Once they reached the Danube River near the Austrian city of Linz, they sped along the Imperial Highway that followed the river eastward for one hundred miles until they arrived in Eggenschlag on the outskirts of Vi enna.

Sebastian had not conjured up an image of Rabbi Shlomo Strasbourg in his mind. At most, he had imagined an older version of Reb Mendel. But he was nothing of the sort. The man who came out of the house to greet the new arrivals was tall and austere, with a long white beard, sharp blue eyes and shoulders held erect with a visible ef fort despite the invisible burden of advancing old age. He embraced Eli sha, patted Tanchum on the cheek and shook hands solemnly with Sebastian and courteously with Gonzalo.

Later that night, after the rest of the weary travelers were snoring peaceful ly on their cots in the attic, Sebastian still tossed and turned from side to side, waiting for the sweet oblivion that refused to come. Frustrated, he got dressed and crept down the steps so as not to disturb the sleeping household. He let himself out the front door and stood in a puddle of moonlight breath ing in the cool night air and trying to clear his head.

A sudden squeak startled him, and he spun around in a defensive crouch, ready to fight off an assailant. But there was no one there. Heart pounding and fists clenched, he advanced toward the shadowy shrubbery on the right side of the house. As he moved closer, he could see the outlines of a small porch par tially concealed by bushes. Then there was another squeak.

“I’m right here,” said Rabbi Shlomo Strasbourg. “Would you like to join me? There is a second rocking chair here.”

Sebastian relaxed and came for ward. “Yes, I would.”

“What are you doing up so late, young man? I would think that after such a long journey, you would be ex hausted.”

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Jewish residents from the broadest variety of communities are jumping on board | Thousands of Jewish votes have been cast through ab sentee ballots | Additional thou sands have already voted in early voting locations

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Jewish commu nity of New York has embraced the news that “Ichud Klal Yisroel” has success fully united all orthodox communities throughout Greater New York to create a powerful voting bloc of 250,000 votes.

Many were surprised to hear the sig nificant number of 250,000, never before realizing what we can accomplish when we unite with a common goal.

Many people have expressed two rea sons for their desire to get out and vote for the first time. The most significant reason is the threat to our educational system. The second reason is that they never realized what a strong influence their vote can have.

We close with a fervent prayer that our unity should produce desirable results for Klal Yisroel.

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THE SECULAR PRESS, INCLUDING THE INFAMOUS NEW YORK TIMES, THE NEW YORK POST, AND NEWSMAX, HAVE ALL REPORTED THAT A UNITED JEWISH VOTE CAN DETERMINE THE OUTCOME OF THE ELECTION

This Sunday, October 30, the New York Times again discussed the importance of the Jewish vote in the current election | Two races in which the Jewish vote can determine the result are being closely followed nationwide

In the current election for Governor of New York, the Jewish vote carries greater importance than ever due to the tight race. All the general news and media outlets report that the Jewish vote can determine the election’s outcome. This past Sunday, the New York Times ran an article about the united Jewish bloc vote, underscoring the importance of voting.

The first of the two tight races is the one for governor of New York, where Con gressman Lee Zeldin is running against incumbent Kathy Hochul. She took over Andrew Cuomo when he resigned in disgrace after unfairly demonizing our com munity during Covid.

Last week Congressman Zeldin rose in the polls making it a very tight and sus penseful race, surprising pollsters and politicians since New York is a blue state with twice as many registered Republicans as Democrats. And yet, Republican candidate Zeldin is running almost even with incumbent Kathy Hochul. According to current polls, 200,000 votes can determine the outcome of this race.

The second race garnering nationwide attention is the race for congress in the new 17th district, which includes Monsey and its surrounding areas.

The Democrat candidate is Sean Maloney – Chairman of the Democratic Congres sional campaign committee – who is responsible for ensuring that democrats keep their seats in congress. Maloney is running against Republican Assemblyman Mike Lawler. representing Monsey in the Assembly. Maloney ranks sixth from the top among Democrats in Congress and is running in this district since he lost his seat due to redistricting.

Assemblyman Lawler is a close friend of the Jewish community in Monsey. In the last two years, he has forged close relationships with the Monsey population, where he is very popular, and with community activists, mosdos, and organizations. Thou sands of Monsey residents are expected to participate in the election, which a united Jewish vote will largely determine.

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TWENTY YEARS, A REPUBLICAN STANDS A GOOD CHANCE OF WINNING THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK

Polls are showing 30+% for a Republican in New York for the first time

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Although New York is widely recognized as a blue state, this is due mainly to the population of New York City, who are the majority of voters in the state. However, upstate and Long Island have a sizeable Republican base.

Political observers note that politicians with solid support from outside the city need only 30-32 percent of New York City votes to win the election.

Current polls show that Lee Zeldin has more than 30% in New

York City. The latest Quinnipiac poll gave him as much as 37%, which gives him a good chance of winning.

To explain these numbers, in the last two mayoral elections in New York City, Republican candidates had 28% despite campaign ing only in the city. In 2009, the Republican candidate for Mayor had only 24% in the city. However, in the current race for governor, all polls show more than 35% - good news for the Zeldin campaign, with good prospects of winning.

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK IS ENTHUSIASTICALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO A POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE, WITH A BLOC VOTE OF 250,000 VOTES

When other politicians either remained silent or voted against our interests, these two fought to protect our rights to our children’s education

ALBANY, N.Y. – When Klal Yisroel was hit with a slew of decrees attacking our education system several weeks ago, we were essentially thrown to the wolves. At the same time, the liberal leftists celebrated a victory and made biased and derogatory statements about the Torah chinuch of our children.

Numerous politicians who, until then, pretended to be our friends suddenly fell silent and in and not wanting to offend their liberal col leagues, did nothing to defend us in the face of baseless accusations.

Governor Hochul also chose not to get involved or offer her opinion on the matter, placing the blame entirely on the board of regents.

Congress Lee Zeldin, however, along with Assemblyman Mike Lawler, and several additional elected politicians, came out with state ments that strongly condemned the educational decrees. They have taken every opportunity to defend our system and values and denounce the state’s unacceptable decisions, and promised to put up a relentless fight to protect our rights.

In recognition of their friendship and loyalty, thousands of Jewish community members will vote for Zeldin and Lawler on Election Day.

Many Rabbonim have made public statements in support of Congressman Zeldin and are imploring the public to vote in favor of our children’s education

Rabbonim from across the spectrum of communities –including Williamsburg, Boro Park, Flatbush, Monsey, Far Rockaway, Queens, Crown Heights, and more – have come out in a rare show of unity support of Congressman Zeldin and his race for Governor of New York.

After the decrees against our education system were fi nalized recently, Congressman Zeldin strongly condemned the regulations and promised to prioritize this matter as soon as he took office and return the right to educate chil dren to their parents.

Congressman Zeldin made this promise publicly. He hammered the general media and wrote a letter regard ing the success rate of the Yeshiva system, which he thinks should be similarly implemented in public schools. He has also discussed this in the primary debates and well as in the only public debate he had with Governor Hochul.

In a general race for governor or Mayor, Rabbonim and Roshei Hayeshivos leave the decisions to voting commit tees and don’t usually endorse or support specific candi dates. This year is different, with many Rabbonim and mechanchim endorsing Republican candidate Lee Zeldin for governor.

The single motivating factor is the Chinuch of our chil dren, the future of Klal Yisroel, and the continuation of our generations, which is our number one priority. With one candidate insisting it is not her problem and another promising to fight for us and return the rights to the par ents, we have only one obvious choice.

We continuously pray that the large-scale effort of thou sands of our community members should bring the de sired results to ensure the future of our generations.

The Stated Education Commissioner, who works directly under the governor, accuses Tzelemer Yeshiva of not complying with state education regulations

It did not take long for the effects of the educational decrees to be acutely felt. After a few weeks, the state education department target ed the Tzelemer Yeshiva in Williamsburg as non-compliant with state requirements. This came after the city education department said the Yeshiva is compliant. Not satisfied with the city’s decision, the state gave the Yeshiva 60 days to implement the necessary changes to satisfy the state’s requirements.

Klal Yisroel is anxiously following these developments and hoping for a positive outcome.

We now have an opportunity that we cannot afford to miss. Invest in our future by voting for the candidate who supports our cause and protects our Mosdos HaTorah.

Governor Hochul says she is seriously considering it | Republi can Candidate Lee Zeldin says “Not under my watch!”

The C.D.C. recently voted to add the Covid vaccine to the list of man datory vaccines for children. The vote is not conclusive, and every state will make its own decision. Governor Hochul says she will seriously consider it. Republican Candidate Lee Zeldin immediately announced that he will not allow it and will leave the decision to parents – another good reason for every responsible parent to vote in the current election.

RABBONIM AND ROSHEI HAYESHIVOS FROM ALL OVER NEW YORK STRONGLY SUPPORT ZELDIN FOR GOVERNOR

SHOCK AND OUTRAGE: YESHIVA ARUGAS HABOSEM OF WILLIAMSBURG IS THE FIRST VICTIM OF THE NEW EDUCATIONAL DECREES

THE C.D.C. VOTED TO SUGGEST THAT STATES ADD THE COVID VACCINE TO THE SCHEDULE OF MANDATED VACCINES FOR CHILDREN TO BE ALLOWED TO GO TO SCHOOL

KLAL YISROEL WILL SHOW ITS APPRECIATION TO CONGRESSMAN LEE ZELDIN AND ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE LAWLER FOR THEIR STRONG STANCE AND WILLINGNESS TO FIGHT THE DECREES AGAINST OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

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CREAM CHEESE ’N CARROT BUNDT

CREAM CHEESE ‘N CARROT BUNDT

This cream cheese-carrot Bundt is truly a hit! It will probably get devoured even before it has a chance to reach the table. You can omit the glaze to enjoy a pareve version of this cake.

Flour oil spray

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2

WonderMills flour

sugar

2 T. vanilla sugar

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orange juice

baking powder

baking soda

vanilla extract

cinnamon

large carrots

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cream cheese, at room temperature

confectioners’ sugar

2 T. butter

2 T. milk

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Spray the Bundt pan with flour oil spray

3. In a mixer, blend together all cake ingredients except the carrots until the mixture is smooth.

4. Shred the carrots in a food processor and add them to the cake mixture, mixing to incorpo rate them.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.

6. Bake the cake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Check for doneness after an hour by inserting a toothpick and seeing if it comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before glazing.

7. Blend together all glaze ingredients until the mixture is smooth, and then glaze the cake. If the glaze is too thick, warm in the microwave for a few seconds.

MOCHA STREUSEL BUNDT

MOCHA STREUSEL BUNDT

This melt-in-the-mouth breakfast Bundt is perfect when paired with hot coffee.

INGREDIENTS

Flour oil spray

2¾ cups WonderMills flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

¼ tsp. baking soda

¼ tsp. salt

1 cup sugar

2 cups butter or margarine, softened

½ tsp. almond extract

3 eggs

8 oz. sour cream or pareve sour cream

GLAZE

1 T. cocoa

1 T. instant coffee granules

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 T. water

1 tsp. corn syrup

STREUSEL

⅔ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

½ cup chopped pecans

½ cup packed brown sugar

2 T. WonderMills flour

1 T. instant coffee granules

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°

2. Spray the Bundt pan with flour oil spray.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the streusel ingredi ents, then set aside.

4. In another small bowl, mix the flour, baking pow der, cinnamon, baking soda and salt, then set this aside.

5. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat togeth er the sugar and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add in the almond extract, and beat.

6. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

7. Add half the flour mixture, and beat the batter with the mixer on low speed, until just combined.

8. Add in the sour cream, mixing until it’s well blended.

9. Add in the rest of the flour mixture, while continu ing to beat.

10. Spoon one-third of the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.

11. Sprinkle this batter with one-third of the streusel topping.

12. Top this with another third of the batter, then onethird of the streusel, then the last third of the batter.

13. Bake the last third of the streusel at 400° for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring gently once, until golden. Reserve it to sprinkle on the glaze after the cake is baked.

14. Bake the Bundt cake for 55 to 65 minutes, or un til a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

15. Cool the cake upright in the pan on a cooling rack for 1 hour. Carefully flip the cake out of the pan.

16. Mix the glaze ingredients until combined. Adjust as needed by adding more confectioners’ sugar to thicken or more water to thin the glaze. Pour the glaze over the cake, and garnish with the remaining streu sel crumbs.

STRAWBERRY BUNDT CAKE

STRAWBERRY BUNDT CAKE

This strawberry Bundt cake recipe is the perfect fruity dessert for any gathering! Easy to make and a total crowdpleaser, this cake can be made dairy or pareve.

INGREDIENTS

Flour oil spray

2½ cups frozen strawberries

2½ cups plus 2 T. WonderMills flour, divided

1 cup salted butter or margarine, softened

2 cups sugar

3 eggs

2 T. strawberry jam

8 oz. sour cream or pareve sour cream

1 T. lemon zest

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. fine sea salt

GLAZE

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

5 T. milk

2 oz. freeze-dried strawberries (such as Frubis fruit snack), ground or pounded into fine powder

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Spray the Bundt pan with flour oil spray.

3. In a medium bowl, cut the strawberries in half and com bine them with 2 tablespoons of flour. Stir until well coated and set aside.

4. Using a stand mixer, combine the butter, sugar, eggs and strawberry jam, and beat until the mixture is creamy.

5. Add the sour cream and lemon zest and mix until just combined.

6. In a separate bowl, combine the 2½ cups flour with the baking powder and salt. Mix well.

7. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and beat until just combined. Fold in the strawberry mixture.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake it for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool for ten min utes, before inverting it onto a cooling rack.

9. To prepare the glaze, mix the confectioners’ sugar, strawberry powder and milk with a hand mixer or blender until no lumps remain. Add additional milk or confectioners’ sugar as necessary to adjust the thickness to your liking. Spoon the glaze over the cake, and let it drip down.

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by: RUCHY REESE

WASHING THOSE WINDOWS

THE WORLD HAS A LOT OF WINDOWS,

and those windows must get washed. But who’s to do the job when the windows are way up high? Enter window washers — more correctly re ferred to as “window cleaners.”

These guys spend large portions of their lives teth ered to gigantic buildings, trusting that a man-made line and anchor will continue to separate them from what lies on the Other Side.

You’d think there’d be some major perk to such a dangerous job, such as a hefty paycheck. But nope, window cleaners generally earn only between 10 and 25 dollars an hour. Why would anyone take on this sort of job? Beats me, unless they’re specifically inclined to spend their days just “hanging around…”

BECOMING A WINDOW CLEANER

It takes either a fearless or a foolish sort of person (or someone very desperate for a dollar) to climb off a highrise building and rappel down its side with a bucket of soapy water and a squeegee, knowing that their life is liter ally on the line. Somewhat surprisingly, a drive through Manhattan reveals that there are plenty of people who fit these descriptions. In fact, according to unofficial estimates, there are at least 2,000+ high-rise window cleaning companies in the NYC area alone, thanks to the plethora of glass-faced skyscrapers.

Despite the inherent dangers, high-rise window cleaning is far less dangerous than it used to be. Up until near ly the 1950s, window cleaners often had to hug buildings in the effort to stay alive, with little to no safety measures in place. Though some buildings featured hooks to which cleaners could snap their safety belts, these hooks were sometimes rusty and weak, leading to fatal falls. After union protests, however, buildings were forced to up their standards, ensuring their harness hooks were sturdy and able to support the weight of workers who relied upon them. Some of these hooks are still in use.

Nowadays, unionized window cleaners are required to complete 800 hours of training before heading off to a risky job, though non-union workers often receive very short, on-the-job training that gets them working right away. The difference between well-trained union workers and others is reflected in the statistics: union workers suffer far fewer on-the-job injuries than non-union workers.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Window cleaners need to be skilled in two areas: cleaning windows and operating the paraphernalia that lowers them down the side of a building.

CLEANING SUPPLIES

Standard cleaning supplies include a buck et full of soapy water, which is attached to the cleaner’s belt; rags for wiping ledges; and a squeegee.

It’s common across the industry to use liquid soap from the company Joy, which is often mixed with ammonia to get the su per squeaky clean that’s being aimed for. Squeegee know-how also affects how the windows turn out. The secret? Never lift the squeegee while wiping off the soapy mixture; the ongoing movement used must be fluid and graceful to leave behind a streak-free shine.

Some cleaners also use suction handles to help them stay in one spot while washing windows in windy conditions. And yes, the winds can get pretty strong up there, sometimes even causing buildings to sway.

SAFETY GEAR

Safety harnesses and ropes are a must for window cleaners, though they are often used in conjunction with various other tools.

THE BOSUN CHAIR

The bosun chair is a platform that is suspended on ropes and anchored to the top of the building, allowing the window cleaner to sit while doing his job. Some bosun chairs have a full seat and back rests, while others are nothing more than a plank of wood. Bosun chairs are made for individual cleaners.

MOVEABLE PLATFORMS

When teams of workers clean in tandem, they often use movable platforms that are like dangling scaffolds that can be lowered, level by level. For lower buildings, cherry pickers are sometimes used.

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SUPER BIG BUILDINGS

Though an individual window may not take too long to clean, buildings with many windows can be a full-time project, which is the reason so many window cleaners are employed worldwide. A typical 50-floor skyscraper can take over a month to polish up, while the Empire State Building, which has 102 floors, takes a team of six people four entire months to clean! The world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, stands almost a half a mile tall and requires a year-round team to clean it. As soon as they reach the ground floor, they head back to the top to start again!

WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

Though window cleaners are trained to check their safety gear and equipment before work every day, and to give them a deeper inspection when inclement weather prevents washing from being done, accidents do happen. This can occur when high winds send scaffolds swinging, when ropes or hooks malfunction, or when human error comes into play. Because one wrong move can result in fatality, window cleaners are under a strict no-music, no-phone policy, ensuring that they’re fully alert and focused on the job.

Window washers on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Window washers on the Empire State Building in 1932

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HORIZONTAL WINDOW WASHING

Surprisingly, one of the highest win dow cleaning jobs involves sheets of glass that are not vertical, but horizontal.

The Grand Canyon Skywalk stands 4,000 feet above the floor of the canyon and extends 70 feet into the open air. The walkway is made of glass, enabling visi tors to get that heart-in-the-throat feeling as they look straight down into the abyss. When the windows are smudged, that feeling isn’t as intense. For that reason, keeping the glass clean is a priority. Ironi cally, cleaning underneath those win dows somehow didn’t enter the architects’ minds when they designed the Skywalk, leaving the owners baffled as to how to polish the undersides of the glass.

Without a built-in system for workers to reach said underside, for several years, everyone was stumped as to how to wash those windows. Enter Team Abseilon, a rope access solutions company, who fig ured out a method for reaching the un derside of the walkway through rope-andpulley systems. When they first figured out the details, it took them a full week to scrub the Skywalk. They’ve since perfect ed the system and can now do the job in a single day.

USING WINDOWS WONDERFULLY

There are times when a job is much more than a simple occupation; even mundane work can often be turned into an act of world-betterment. Win dow cleaners at various children’s hos pitals have, on occasion, lightened up little ones’ lives by dressing up in cos tume to turn window washing into an even more interesting event to watch. For the little children who witness the becostumed workers dangling from the roof, the reprieve from pain and boredom can do wonders for their mo rale. Isn’t it awesome what people will do for each other?

REIMAGINING THE JOB

An Israeli company called Skyline Robotics developed a robot several years ago that washes windows, allowing hu man cleaners to simply sit back and supervise it to ensure the machine is correctly doing its job.

Specially designed to work according to a detailed map of a building, the robot is able to anticipate obstacles in its path and respond accordingly. The windows are washed through an environmentally friendly process called re verse osmosis, which uses neither soap nor ammonia.

Is this the future of window washing?

A bright new light shines for all of Klal Yisroel. The Talmudei Chachamim of Kollel Chatzos will be at that sacred area, where they will spend the pure hours from midnight until sunrise immersed in Limud Hatorah. The Zechus of Torah and Tefillah at the kever of Reb Akiva will, undoubtedly, open Shaarei Shamayim.

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Your kvittel will be mentioned at the historic inauguration of the new Kollel Heichel Reb Akiva, marking the beginning of a new stream of salvation for Klal Yisroel.

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REFERENCE TO THE ELECTIONS IN NEW YORK STATE

THE PURE CHINUCH OF THE ןבר תיב לש תוקונית, THAT IN THEIR MERIT THE WORLD CONTINUES TO SPIN ON ITS AXIS, WHICH CONTINUES TO FOLLOW ON THE SAME PATH THAT IT HAS BEEN FOR ALL GENERATIONS UNDER THE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION OF OUR GEDOLEI TORAH, IS NOW IN JEOPARDY. םיברה וניתונוועב THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNMENT HAS NOW DECLARED ITSELF IN CHARGE OF, AND RESPONSIBLE FOR, THE EDUCATION OF OUR PRECIOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS. THIS SITUATION, IN AND OF ITSELF, IS A TREMENDOUS DANGER TO THE CHINUCH OF OUR CHILDREN AND WHO KNOWS WHERE THIS WILL END.

IN ADDITION, THEY ARE ADVOCATING AND FORCING THE MOSDOS TO ADD MORE SECULAR SUBJECTS TO THE CURRICULUM, WHICH WOULD BE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE TIME FOR LIMUDEI KODESH. CHAZAL HAVE ALREADY TAUGHT US יחישמב ועגת לא THESE ARE OUR ןבר תיב לש תוקונית. YET IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS WILL ALSO FORCE US TO INCLUDE הריפכ AND OTHER ABOMINATIONS INTO THE CURRICULUM. ALL OF THESE DECISIONS ARE ENTIRELY DEPENDENT ON THE HEADS OF STATE, AND THIS IS WHY OUR HEARTS ARE TREMBLING AT THE POSSIBLE OUTCOME. WE MUST NOT REMAIN QUIET AS THIS MAY ו"ח BE THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF PURE CHINUCH AS WE KNOW IT.

IN THE COMING DAYS WE WILL BE ELECTING THE POTENTIAL LEADERS OF OUR STATE. AMONG THOSE IN THE RUNNING ARE SOME WHO ARE AGAINST THESE DECREES AS WELL AS WE ARE. OUR RABBONIM AND ROSHEI YESHIVA SHLIT”A HAVE MET WITH THESE CANDIDATES AND AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION AND CONVERSATION ABOUT THE IMPENDING THREAT TO OUR WAY OF LIFE, HAVE ELICITED A STRONG RESPONSE IN OUR FAVOR. THEY HAVE STRONGLY VOWED THAT IF THEY WERE TO WIN THE ELECTION THEY WOULD ENSURE, TO DO EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER, THAT THIS DECREE BECOME NULL AND VOID.

CONSEQUENTLY WE HAVE CONCLUDED THAT WE MUST DO EVERYTHING IN OUR POWER TO ENABLE THESE CANDIDATES TO COME INTO THE GOVERNMENT AS THE FUTURE LEADERS OF OUR STATE. WE THEREFORE ASK EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US TO TURN OUT AND VOTE FOR

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BOTH OF THESE CANDIDATES HAVE COME OUT PUBLICLY AND STRONGLY AGAINST THESE BLASPHEMOUS ABOMINATIONS, AS WELL AS THE MEDIA THAT ENCOURAGES THEM, BY PROMISING TO RESCIND ANYTHING THAT WOULD TOUCH OUR ORIGINAL, PURE CHINUCH.

ה"בקה SHOULD HELP US TO CONTINUE SANCTIFYING HIS NAME SO THAT ALL THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD WILL SEE THAT WE WILL STAND TALL AND PROUD FOR OUR HERITAGE AND OUR COMPROMISING AT ALL. IN ADDITION TO THE HUGE KIDDUSH HASHEM, MAY THIS BE THE PROPER HISHTADLUS TO BRING THE INTENDED RESULTS, AND MAY HASHEM REMOVE ALL DIFFICULT DECREES FROM US, AND BRING MOSHIACH TZIDKEINU,

Getting Them To Shine

by: SARA GOLDSTEIN

hen I was a kid, I used to design my future home (never did I do this in the middle of class) on graph paper with charcoal pencils. And it had only windows. While my friends spoke of mansions and maids, I always en visioned my home tall and square with windows all around. Of course, I didn’t think about cleaning them.

Well, now I have windows in my home, baruch Hashem, so definitely half of my dream design came true. What remains is cleaning it.

IF EYES ARE THE WINDOWS TO THE SOUL, then the windows to our homes, are, well, the windows to our home.

I know, I know. Very profound. But also true.

I was in camp the first time I realized this. We had a small window in our bunkhouse, but until the second week into camp, it was invisible. Yes. An invisible window. Also pro found.

One night, I awoke to the sound of raindrops on the win dow. For a few disoriented moments, I thought I was home

— because there was no way there was a window in our up-to-date, state-of-the-art bunkhouse that was last renovated in 1882.

I climbed down my bunk bed to investigate the sound (yes, I wanted the top bunk every year. To this day, I don’t understand why ex actly). Following the sound of the rain, I came across a hidden treasure, aka, the window.

From here on, the de tails are a little murky (pun intended). Suffice to say, my bunkmates found me at wake-up call, asleep next to the window with an empty tissue box and a spray bottle of Shout in my hand. (Which camper ever brought Windex to camp? The following year, I did.)

Did I say window? It was a beautiful semi-clear glass window. They all oohed and aahed and wondered where it had come from.

For the rest of the summer, that window was our pride and joy. It was pure pleasure for us to see the head counselors through the window instead of walking a few feet to the door of the bunkhouse and seeing them from there. Downright magical.

We all took turns cleaning our window. We used spray starch, toothpaste and detergent. We also experimented with a few other liquidy products we found around the bunk house.

So first, if you’re wondering, Shout or laundry detergent is not the best choice for windows. Sadly, this is true even when you’re in camp.

Before I unveil the ultimate secret to windows that you could bump into by mistake because they’re so spotless, let me share with you my very own secret. I love cleaning win dows and doors, possibly for the sole purpose of waving to ev eryone who passes by. Sometimes the before is so dirty that I can’t recognize anyone.

Once, I thought I saw a chicken through my window but (gasp) it was actually a rooster. If you visit my neighborhood, you’ll see about eight or nine chickens roaming the street. Plus, if I’d have a dollar every time someone asks why I don’t give this job to my cleaning lady, I’d have free shmattes for life.

Okay, maybe for a year.

A month.

Okay, maybe five people asked.

Really it was just my kids. They were embarrassed by my cheery attitude toward the project that the entire neighbor hood gets to witness, free of charge.

A FEW YEARS BACK, I took it as my mission to make the world a bit more glorious by testing all the cleaning products known to man. The results may shock you just a teeny bit.

You’re still with me, right? I mean, who doesn’t like a sus penseful article about cleaning?

Windex is pretty good. It definitely does its job well when it comes to windows and glass furniture. Works better with paper towels than shmattes. Homemade mixes containing vinegar and stuff like that are also great, but there’s one that tops even that.

Here goes: A simple dish soap and water mixture gives you a window that would make any Hungarian grandmoth er proud. (It also impressed my director from camp. She al ways wanted to know how we kept our window clean, but the kitchen help never told.)

Want to take it up a notch? If you can get your hands on newspapers instead of paper towels or shmattes, that could make you want to sit by the window all day. Of course, there’s no way your teenage kids would let you do that, but I’m just saying.

Next, equipment. I think it definitely pays to get a squee gee for best results. It is the easiest and most accessible way to make a window sparkle.

AND OF COURSE, this wouldn’t be an article about window cleaning if I would neglect to mention the climbing-everhigher parable, so here we go.

When it comes to cleaning the exterior of the home, win dows on the second level will benefit from an extendable squeegee. These are fantastic and do the job like a pro. Alter natively, you can also cover other extendable supplies with a shmatte. I use a flat extendable mop with disposable pads.

I wet the mop with Windex or whatever soapy mixture I’m using to wash the windows. I brush the mop back and forth. Then I change the mop pad for a dry one, and go through similar motions to dry the window. It comes out sparkling.

Alternatively, you can use a water hose if applicable and wash down the windows. This is definitely the easiest (and most fun!) option, but it will leave water spots if you don’t wipe it thoroughly, so make sure to do that, if possible.

Back to our parable, with the proper frame of mind, clean ing windows — or any chore you do around your home — is a way to ascend higher and draw closer to Hashem. A chore is a chore only if we view it that way. We can take the mundane and breathe beauty into it.

Catch you at your windowsill!

IS ABOUT TO BE REFLECTED

by: MALKI LOWINGER

Glass is trending these days. Antique glass collec tions have always been in vogue, but more recently, contemporary glass objects and sculptures are be coming increasingly popular. That’s why handcraft ed, one-of-a-kind blown glass pieces are all the rage. But be forewarned. You can go purchase a glass vase, pitcher or decorative bowl for under $20. Or you can opt for a seemingly similar object made of handblown glass that will set you back about $600.

While that’s quite a difference in price, the purchase will turn you into the proud owner of a singular work of art that was created by a team of craftsmen who use ancient tools and techniques and spent many hours refining your unique and exquisite creation.

The History of Glass Blowing

It is widely believed that the method of glass blowing was in vented by Syrian craftsmen in the first century BCE. The art form be gan in the Middle East but reached Europe by the Middle Ages, and then spread to China, Japan and the Islamic lands. The craft was passed down from father to son or from master to apprentice. The process remained a deep secret to outsiders for many centuries.

During the Roman Empire, glass blowing was supported by the government, and glass was being blown in many locations. Some of those ancient pieces found by ar cheologists today are surprisingly complex, colorful and sophisti cated. Amazingly, many are also intact.

It is interesting to note that dur ing the Roman Empire, glass blow ers were not allowed to travel to other countries, so as to preserve the secrets of their craft. But some did manage to escape, and even tually, the fine art of glass blowing was brought to European coun

What is the mysterious art of glass blowing? Why is it so popular among art collectors and decorators? Why do glass blowers willingly spend hours twirling long metal tubes near super-hot furnaces? And who is Dale Chihuly?

Welcome to the world of glass blowing.

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tries, including Switzerland, France and Belgium.

While in the past glass blowers created essential items such as bowls and vases, in the modern era, many of those objects are mass-produced, and thus glass blowing has be come primarily a form of art. More recently, private glass blowing studios were introduced to the public in 1962. Sev eral artists, most notably Harvey Littleton and Dale Chihuly, have achieved significant fame for their innovative and cre ative designs. They helped develop a movement of dedicated artists who create fascinating sculptures and designs that are

sleek and modern but also stay true to the centuries-old tradi tions and techniques of glass blowers throughout the mil lennia.

What Is Glass?

To understand glass blow ing, we must recognize and identify the unique qualities of glass. Glass is made of natu ral raw materials such as sand, soda ash (sodium carbonate) and limestone. These are melted together at very high tem peratures to form a new material. When that sand mixture is heated to super high temperatures (think 2,400 degrees!), it melts into a clear liquid. This liquid can be shaped and prod ded into all types of objects as it cools back into a solid.

Simply put, glass blowing is the art of creating beautiful, and often intricate, pieces of glassware by blowing air into melted glass with a blowpipe and then expertly shaping it into a form.

Melting sand into glass

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Here’s How It Works

The glass materials are placed into a 2,400-degree furnace and melted into a gooey, taffy-like substance. This process takes about 24 hours. The molten glass is then expertly re moved from the oven with one end of a long hollow stainless steel tube. The glass blower constantly rotates the tube so that the glass won’t drip, while also blow ing air gently into the opposite end of the tube in order to form the glass into a bubble. “Gravity, heat and rota tion,” says expert glass blower Eliza beth Lyons. “These are the things you are constantly thinking about.”

Once the initial bubble is formed, glass blowers can manipulate it as they wish in order to create a work of art. Waving the tube creates an elon gated shape. Pinching or stretching the edges with large metal tweezers produces ripples and waves in the design. Heating specific areas with a blowtorch allows for a smooth, silky surface. Color can be added. Handles, petals and decorative details can be attached to the main piece. There’s no end to the many different designs and features that can be created, all while the object is cooled and reheat ed appropriately.

It’s not uncommon for glass blowers in studios to work to gether in teams. One person blows into the tube as the second person rolls the tube over a metal table, known as a marver, while giving instructions to the blower. “It’s a whole choreog raphy,” says Lyons. “A dance that we do together.”

Once the object is formed to perfection, the process is still not over. The glass has been heated to such high tempera tures that if you were to let it just sit and cool, it would crack

ZEBR A SHADES

‘Beauty of shades, functionality of blinds’ Otherwise known as ‘Transitional shades’. The Zebra’s provide a modern look with more privacy options as they can be semi open/closed. While not recommended as a room darkener they are perfect to beautify your living and professional spaces.

SHEER SHADES

‘A total new concept of blinds’ Similar in material and design to the Zebra shade, these add an aura of elegance to your space. Also not recommended as a room darkener but your option for a highly elegant look.

WOOD BLINDS

‘Traditional, classic, and functional’ Invented in 1769 and still going strong… These offer privacy and class that will never be out of style.

ROLLER SHADES

‘Minimalist, fresh and does the job!’ From simple room darkening to adding a sharp and modern look to a room. Roller’s offer a wide range of uses and style.

SOLAR SHADES

‘The sun friendly choice’ Identical in look to the roller shade, the solars are made out vinyl and come in different opacity levels typically ranging from %1-%18 with %18 letting the most light in.

CELLULAR AND PLEATED SHADES

‘Understated, yet amazing for color scheming’ These are classic. They provide an unusually neat finished look, come in a wide variety of colors and opacities, a great option for room darkening.

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ROMAN SHADES

‘The curtain without being a curtain’ Roman shades are not a one size fits all they come in various styles including flat, soft fold, balloon (think loosely hanging pleats) and more. They give off a more formal old world look.

NATURAL SHADES

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or burst. Instead, it must be cooled down gradually in a 900-degree oven called an annealing oven. The glass object stays in the annealer overnight as it slowly cools down to room tem perature.

Glass blowing is a long and labo rious process that can be physically and mentally draining, but it’s also a labor of love.

Glass Blowers

There are an estimated 43,000 glass blowers — otherwise known as gaffers or glassmiths — in the United States today. Of those, 33% are female and 67% are male.

How do they get paid ? They make their money by selling individual pieces to art collectors, galleries or private stores. Are they well paid? That depends. They can make any where between $10,897 to $226,665, but the median salary is just $40,838. And glass blowing can be an expen sive hobby. The tools of the trade are costly, proper training can take years, and the furnaces must remain on 24/7. So this is clearly not an easy path to becoming rich. Most glass blowers are in it simply because it’s their passion.

Is Glass Blowing Safe?

While you might think that spending your day manipulating a 2,400-degree substance sounds like a hazardous occupation, the truth is that burns and heat-related inju ries are relatively rare among glass blowers. Most remain safe as long as they respect the rules of engagement. That’s where the years of training come in.

But the occupation is not without risk. Glass blowers face respiratory hazards from the materials they use. They can inhale particles or fumes, and some of the minerals that give the glass its beautiful color can be highly toxic. Risk can be minimized by working in a well-ventilated area

The Chihuly Mystique

The world’s most famous glass blower is probably Dale Chihuly, who began experimenting with glass blowing back in 1965. He studied under master glassblowing artist Harvey Littleton at the University of Wisconsin. Chihuly is best known for his huge and dramatic glass sculptures and chandeliers on exhibit throughout the world. They are constructed of thousands of pieces of blown glass in bright colors and elongated shapes. Although he’s not Jewish, Chihuly loves Israel, and in 2000, a massive exhibit of his work was on display at the

Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem. With more than 1.3 million visitors, the exhibit holds the world record for most guests to a temporary exhibit.

A magnificent Chihuly chandelier is on permanent dis play at the Aish Center in the Aish HaTorah building of the Old City. Chihuly, who says that glass is “a very spiri tual material,” calls it Fire and Water. It was delivered to the site in hundreds of boxes and took four months to create.

“I like working big,” Chihuly said.

Fun Facts

The U.N. has named 2022 the International Year of Glass

Glass is neither a liquid nor a solid. It shares qualities of both and is known as an amorphous solid.

California is the state with the most glass blowers in the country, followed by Texas and Pennsylvania.

Sweden is the country with the most glass blowing studios.

The price of a Chihuly chandelier ranges from $7,000 to hundreds of thousands.

Color is created by adding minerals to the glass. Cobalt creates blue and gold salts create pink.

with exhaust fans that blow air out of the room. And safety glasses with special lenses are worn to protect the eyes from harmful UV rays.

Though it’s uncommon, a glass blower can suffer first-degree burns just by lingering too long near the furnace. Incurring cuts from sharp edges of glass are also an occupational hazard. Kevlar gloves and sleeves are helpful but are clumsy to use, especially when working on intricate designs. As a general rule, glass blowers don’t wear full body protective gear be cause, let’s face it, it’s really hot in the studio.

Basically, glass blowers rely on their wits and their training to stay safe.

The Beauty of the Art

Glass blowing classes these days fill up quickly, and tours of stu dios are quite popular around the world. The fascination with this ancient yet modern art form is real. In an era when so many items are mass-produced and quickly brought to market, there’s some thing remarkable and captivating about an art form that offers un limited opportunity for creativity using a demanding skill that’s been handed down for generations.

FROM THE SEFER “HAKESER VEHAKAVOD”:

The posek hador, Harav Shmuel Halevi Wosner zt ” l,

stated, “The wigs that were worn approximately sixty years ago – even in the more modernized country, Vienna were clearly recognizable from a distance. It was clear that it wasn ’t the woman’s own hair since those wigs did not have the natural characteristics of hair. Yet the wigs of today look just like natural hair.” He then added, “They incite the yetzer hara even more than natural hair, and there would be no posek in previous generations who would be able to find any type of leniency to permit such a sheitel. ”

“It gladdens our hearts to hear that woman have taken upon themselves to be scrupulous in the mitzvah of tznius and have returned to the accepted custom of Yisrael to cover their heads with a kerchief, as opposed to a wig, in order to satisfy the opinions of all poskim. How proper and beautiful is this practice, and how much it increases purity and kedushah. Surely, their zechus is very great. We would like to encourage these women of valor and bless them from the depths of our hearts with children, life, and abundant sustenance and all goodness. As the Yalkut teaches, “The generations will not be redeemed, only in the merit of the modest women in the generation... ”

Surely it is our obligation to give chizuk to these righteous women who are able to wear a kerchief as a head covering, just like the Chasam Sofer wrote in Shulchan Aruch and in his holy will. ”

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THREE

BEDTIME LULLABY

There’s good news and there’s bad news when it comes to mothering.

And of course, as a nation of optimists, I’ll share the good news first.

Here goes: There are some parts of mothering that are easy!

Such as the hours between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. The very house slumbers peacefully. (Except for the mother, who is just breathing in the stillness.)

Now for the bad news.

It’s your job to get the house to that point of the night. Sigh.

Yes. There are libraries full of sleep-training manuals, but when the clock strikes six, mothers the world over wish to hide out for the next couple of hours. We dread the nudging, the promising, the negotiating, the threatening, the cajoling, the bathroom visits and the sudden, unquenchable thirst. The dramatic tummy aches, the last-minute homework responsi bilities, and the endless questions regarding all the puzzles of

humanity. And these are just the ones I can print in public.

Don’t you wonder who composed the idea of a nighttime lullaby? When the kids are finally in bed, are you still on talk ing terms with them, let alone on singing terms?

Unless you are. Because if you’ve been following Faigy K.’s Sweet Motherhood series, you know that you can transform just about any routine into just that: a routine.

To recap: Sweet Motherhood is not a parenting course or chinuch workshop. It’s about one mother who figured out how to establish simple routines in her home and thus transform difficult moments into sweet memories. Because really, we will miss these moments of together ness, moments that shape the future of our chil dren.

With so many cozy winter nights ahead of us, there’s no time like the present to get the bedtime

as told to: CHANIE SPIRA by FAIGY K.

routine up and running — or rather down and sleep ing — and reap the rewards all winter long. As a side benefit, it also comes along with an afternoon activity.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Construction paper

• Old magazines (optional)

• Crayons/glue/markers

Ask each child to write or draw on a paper all the steps necessary to get to bed. Decide on a routine and bedtime together, and have each child draw their own routine on a paper, using pictures from magazines or any other craft supplies.

MUST-HAVES ON THE ROUTINE

• Daily job (refer to previous issue)

• Completing homework (for the older kids)

• Washing up (include bath dates)

• Brushing teeth

Preparing tomorrow’s snack

• Preparing negel vasser

• And write their bedtime at the top of the paper!

WHY IS THIS CHART NECESSARY?

It’s not a chart! Charts by definition work like diets: They don’t.

It is just a routine for the kids to refer to every eve ning. It puts the responsibility in the child’s hands and minimizes excuses.

WHO IS PART OF THIS ROUTINE?

Kindergarten-aged kids and older have the ability to keep to routines and stay on top of their responsibilities.

HOW THIS WORKS:

After a bedtime has been established and the routine drawn up, it’s time to make it work.

Very firmly and calmly explain to them how much you want to spend time with them alone. Discuss their day, cozy them up, rub their backs, read Krias Shema with them, and so on.

The time at the top of their paper is the exact hour when you will be waiting for them on the couch/their bed/the glider, etc.

If all the steps are complete on their pa per, they have ten special minutes with Mommy.

REMINDER?

Another important step is to ask each child whether or not they want a reminder that their bedtime is coming up. Some kids hate being prodded along, and other kids prefer it. Again, the goal is to have the child make these decisions and avoid a power struggle.

Some kids might prefer a little question, like, “Are you ready for Mommy time?” or something similar.

BENEFITS

This is not a fight or power struggle — just a routine and another way of ensuring that daily chores get done.

A routine like this one also provides much-needed down time for the mother! Instead of rushing around like… a wom an during bedtime, you can actually sit and lovingly await each child’s Mommy Time.

Think about it: Four children equals forty minutes of couch time during rush hour!

CHILDREN WILL BE CHILDREN

They’re not robots who follow each rule just because it makes sense.

Optimally, within five to ten minutes of bedtime, the kid will be ready for Mommy-time: a hug, a kiss and a quick, cozy cover-up.

If it’s past the ten-minute slot, and there’s still no sign of the child, call out, “Good night, Sury,” and then, as far as you’re concerned, it’s as if they’re in bed. This neutral ignor ing usually does the job, and the next day will probably find the child ready and waiting at bedtime.

If there’s a child who’s chronically late, their bedtime should be moved back by ten minutes. It’s not a punish ment, but simply your responsibility as a mother to ensure they catch up on their sleep. With such logic, who can argue?

So snuggle up. This is why nighttime lullabies were in vented!

Faigy K. is a motherhood consultant who personalizes her method to your individual needs and home. She can be contacted at 845-579-5567.

The Key is in KEY WEST

By Mordechai Kastelbaum

Have you ever heard a child exclaim “I can Breathe!” to their mother?

There is nothing more gratifying in the world than to give a suffering child the ability to function normally and BREATHE!

That is why a major campaign is happening right now to purchase a new LifeShine Respite Home in Key West, Florida. This is one of the most unique and important campaigns of the year and will help many seriously ill children breathe and function reg ularly.

What makes this fundraiser unique?

For years, Child Life Society has maintained two homes in Key West for use by seriously ill Cystic Fibro sis patients and families. The special humid, salty tropical climate that is unique to Key West has proven to be extremely therapeutic by leading doc tors and researchers.

The LifeShine Respite homes pro vide much more than respite; they provide up to six months of renewed breathing to CF patients who stay in them for just a couple weeks. Patients have reported that their breathing is rejuvenated in Key West and remains with them for months after they re turn home.

Key West is literally the Key to Life for CF patients.

Another LifeShine Home will give so many more families the ability to convalesce in Key West and benefit from its life-altering climate. We need to raise $1,000,000 to purchase the home and equip it with the needed amenities for CF patients.

Please join us as we begin a new year of life for Cystic Fibrosis patients and families. You can sponsor a por tion of the home and gain immeasur able zechus by going to ChildLifeSoci ety.org today!

GOODBYE, FOREVER!

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Follow the Rubins on their fascinating yet fear-inducing expedition to the coldest, driest, and iciest continent in the world. As they fumble on the ice and try to make a Kiddush Hashem even un der tough circumstances, they make some shocking discoveries, while also learning valuable lessons about the importance of family, hashgachah pratis, and the power of tefillah Black Ice is a thriller that will keep readers enter tained until its satisfying conclusion.

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PLEASURE

On my morning walk, I noticed that my neighbor’s curtains were wide open, just like mine. I guess great blinds think alike! But really, a fresh morning breeze along with scents of summer… what’s there not to love? Especially with those handy-dandy screens to keep little critters out. What did they do before screens were invented in the mid-1800s? Or without windows in the first place?

Now You See Me…

Windows have been around for years… more than a thousand years, in fact, dating back to the Roman Egyptians. Though the invention was very sophisticated for the time, we would find the ancient Roman windows very primitive. The glass they used was extremely thick and impossible to see through. It took another approximately one thousand years for the glass to be refined into the clean, clear window panes we take for granted today.

Shutters and Sashes

Belfast, Maine, is home sweet home to the oldest window manufacturer in America, the Mathews Brothers Co., which was established in 1854. Brothers Noah Merrill Mathews and Spencer Walcott Mathews partnered in producing window sashes (the movable frame that holds the glass) and millworks (decorative materials used in building). They called their joint enterprise N.M. & S.W. In 1860, a third brother by the name of Sanford Hills Mathews joined them, and the company was renamed Mathews Brothers Co.

Evil Designs

Nestled in the charming French countryside is an old treasure, one of religious as well as historic significance. The Carpentras Synagogue, first built in 1367, was restored in the 18th century by architect Antoine D’Allemand. It is the oldest shul still in use and is strikingly beautiful. However, one part of the design stands out in shocking dissonance, a reminder of darker times. At the order of the local bishop, a small window was added at either side of two vertical stained glass windows on its facade, and the result resembles a cross. Years later, those windows are testimony to the oppression that once characterized life as a Jew. But they also remind us of the prevailing light of the Jewish spirit.

By: Sara Scharf

Timeless Beauty

American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) was best known for artwork in stained glass. It was this artist who was behind the Tiffany glass and lamps we know today. One really famous work of his was the Four Seasons windows, created for Walter Jennings, nephew of John D. Rockefeller, and the fabulously wealthy VP, secretary and director of Standard Oil. He commissioned it for his home in Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, an estate known as Burrwood. It is a magnificent piece depicting the four seasons in four main panels. Artist Agnes Northrop crafted it in collaboration with Tiffany, who was her mentor.

Let There Be Light!

Bay windows welcome in the sunshine by jutting out of a house at 45 degrees. Also known as picture windows, they are a popular addition to many homes, especially in areas where sunshine and space are in low supply. They are called bay windows because the window area is like a bay, or an interior recess. A bay window that projects from an upper story is called an oriel.

Square Peg, Round Hole?

Apparently, ships do not have a monopoly on portholes! Even some really expensive homes have rounded windows, installed for visual interest. Some names for these holes-in-the-wall:

• A small round or oval window is called an oculus because it resembles an eye.

• A large round window is called a rose window or wheel window.

Sunglass Windows

Tinted windows provide more than just a suave look. Tinting blocks up to 99% of dangerous UV rays from entering a vehicle. That certainly makes traveling more cool and comfortable, and provides protection for drivers’ eyes by reducing glare from the sun. Government regulations mandate the amount of tint that may be used. Of course, the tint limit may be less for front windows. Over in India, tinting has been illegal since 2012 because of crimes committed inside cars. Not cool!

Brace for Impact!

The term bulletproof is a misnomer. The correct term is bullet-resistant, as no material is completely bulletproof. The intention of bullet-resistant windows is to give the victim a bit of time to run for cover during the initial shots. Bullet-resistant glass is made by layering glass with plastic sheets and binding them through heat in a process called lamination. The science behind it? When a bullet hits ordinary glass, the glass shatters on impact. When it hits bulletresistant glass, the plastic layers allow the glass to flex, and the impact spreads over a larger area, stopping the bullet from penetrating. Bullet-resistant glass can vary from 0.6 to 3.1 inches in thickness. As it gets thicker, it protects from larger caliber bullets — but it also gets heavier, making it trickier to install.

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HOW TO PLAY:

1. Gather round the table to play a family game of Boggle, using this Boggle board.

2. Once you have a winner, fill out the form below in its entirety.

3. Email the form to com ments@thebpview.com or fax to 718-408-8771 by Sunday at midnight.

4. Two winners will be drawn each week, each of whom will receive a $15 gift card at Judaica Corner!

PLAYING RULES:

Find words on the board containing four letters or more. Letters of a word must be con nected in a chain (each letter should be adjacent to the next either vertically, horizontally or diagonally), and each letter can only be used once in a given word.

The following are not al lowed in Boggle:

Acronyms

W R

S Q

IT G

LU A M N

SI K E

BO E H T N

P O

Each Boggle board hides a word of nine letters or more!

ADVANCED

BOGGLE WINNER

Bring this page in to the Judaica Corner to claim your $15 gift card.

Family name: Pollak, 718-xxx-3515

Name of winner: Bubby Amount of points: 74

Names of competing players: Malky

Some words only the winner found: cough, dough

The longest word found on the board: oversized

BOGGLE WINNER

Bring this page in to the Judaica Corner to claim your $15 gift card.

Family name: Gluck, 718-xxx-4139

Name of winner: Mommy Amount of points: 109

Names of competing players: Malky, Suri, Frimi

Some words only the winner found: cloud, clove, cover, gist

The longest word found on the board: oversized

Last week’s bonus word: oversized

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DOONA STROLLER

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MATERNA SALE

Williamsburg - Materna formula Dairy for $28 each, Pareve-Soy $30 each, call 1-347-786-1476. please mention ad in BP View.

CANON CAMERAS

2nd hand, exc condition! With/without wifi! No warranty. 160 lee bsmt. (behind right contact) call 347-871-2330

BED FOR SALE

39” bed with 2-39” mattesses for sale in great condition. Best offer. Please call 718930-9142

SEFORIM SHANK

Brand new beautiful Shaker style Seforim shank selling for $800. Please call 347-9090948

REAL ESTATE

MIAMI BEACH

Newly renovated beautiful ocean view 1 bedroom apt. for rent. 347.760.0570

3 BEDROOM APT

15/42 3 bedroom unfurnished brand new 3rd floor with appliances $3200. 347-581-5250.

BP APARTMENT

Apt for rent 45 street 9&10 Ave. Second floor, 2 bedroom, can be converted to 3 bedroon. DR/kitchen 1 1/2 newly renovated bathrooms, washer-dryer space, internal sukkah with skylight roof, lg closets. Please call Ruven 1-347-291-3351

UNFURNISHED APT BP 14/55 1 BR apt in elevator bldg. Washer/dryer ok Call Agent 718-851-6259

FURNISHED APT 54 & 13

2 BR Hotel style fully furnished apt. Full Kitch/ Bath, W/D. Excellent for Ch/ Kallah, or Simchas. 718-6860909/ 347-524-7686

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MIAMI BEACH Carriage Club North. Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, ground floor. Available for Sukkos & winter season. Call: 347.499.0031

ARIZONA KOSHER GETAWAY

Beautiful villas with heated pool on gorgeous property in Casa Grande, Arizona, available for rent. Reasonable rates! Arizonakoshergetaway@ gmail.com call/text 347-2245574

VACATION RENTAL

Luxury Lakehouse Rental in Tannersville, NY. 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom Plus loft with 3 bunk beds. Extra mattresses avail, For additional information & pictures call 845-521-8126. $550 per night plus cleaning fee

FALLSBURG VACATION RENTALS

Brand New! 5 BR, 3 bath, 18 bed, 2 jacuzzi, hot tub, game room, near Minyan. Also, Huge 10 Br, 6 bath, 29 bed, jacuzzi, game room, near Minyan. Call 323-388-6901 for reduced Nov pricing!

FALLSBURG VACATION RENTALS

3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes. Linen/Towels, toys, Minyan/ Mikvah. Great prices! 323388-6901

HELP WANTED

BABYSITTER WANTED Seeking heimishe babysitter in my home twice a week. 11 and 50’s area. Call 718.635.3789. Lv detailed msg

JOB RESUME

Need a great work resume? Resumes are what we do (new grads or experienced)! Call/text 845-554-5778 or email info@resumakerpro. com.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Bais Yaakov of Boro Park is looking for Assistant Teacher in Headstart room. Hours are from 9:00 – 3:00. Very well paid. Please call Leah at 718-435-5755 ext. 263 or send resume to mandell@BJBP.org

PLAYGROUP TEACHER

Heimishe playgroup in the heart of bp seeking a female teacher with credits towards a ba. Great environment and pay! Please call: 347-458-9517

TEACHER Girls School in BP seeking pre-nursery teacher or assistant for small class. Full time or Part Time available. Yiddish Speaking a must. Babysitting on site available. email sendinyourresume123@ gmail.com or call 646-5710765

FEMALE WORKER

Heimishe office in BP. Good phone, computer skills, multi task, no experience necessary. New grads welcome. Great work envrmt, excellent growth oppty. email resume: HRunitedsalesusa@ gmail.com

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Part-time & Full-time jobs available. Email TopPartTimeJobs@ gmail.com

OFFICE POSITION

Heimishe girls office in BP looking to hire afternoon secretary. Competitive salary, great atmosphere. Hours 2:00 - 6:00 PM. Call: 646-8586496 or Email: jobinbp4322@ gmail.com

OFFICE JOB POSITION

Boro Park office is looking for immediate hire full-time secretary. Detail oriented with basic knowledge in Excel and MS office. Graduate preferred. Please email :Jobs@knwcorp.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BP Bookkeeping office seeks a F/T secretary. Heimish envir, will train. Email resume: Joel@weemanage.com

SECRETARY P/T

STATEN ISLAND

Looking for a P/T Secretary from 8:30-12:00 Mon.-Fri. call: 718.514.8867 Email: mbernath@yeled.org

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BP Insurance office seeking full time secretary. Heimishe atmosphere. Good pay. Great potential. Please email resume info@ starlifepartners.com or call 718-972-8400

SECRETARY

Boro Park office seeking a F/T female secretary. Great pay, heimishe environment. Will train. Call: 347-661-7454 Email Resume: resumessfs@ gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Heimish multi girl office in BP looking for a responsible and organized F/T secretary, great pay,send resume to secretarybp438@gmail.com or call 845-871-2576 and lv clear message.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Busy office in BP seeking full time girl for customer service and multiple responsibilities. Heimishe Atmosphere. Email resume to sales@skullcap. com

F/T SECRETARY

Busy Heimishe BP office seeking f/t female secretary. Graduate preferred. Efficient, Detail Oriented, w/ good communication skills. job2021bp@gmail.com

SEEKING JOB

Seeking to work from home, 3 days a week. 4 yrs office experience. knowledgeable in Quickbooks, excel, etc. Call/Text 347-395-5145

FEMALE AIDE WANTED

Female aide. free room and board. Allowance too. 718576-4511

MALE/FEMALE PARAS

For immediate hire in BP & Flatbush. P/T & F/T openings. Special rate for late afternoon & evening hours. Please Call: 718.686.2376 Email: para@ yeled.org

SWIFT STAFFING

is seeking to hire additional recruiters. Part-time & Flexible hours. Email your resume to Info@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

GREAT SALES POSITION

Be Your Own Boss! “Be in business for yourself not by yourself” best training + support provided, great benefits and retirement package. Please email dglick@newyorklife.com or call 845-639-5216

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We Are Hiring! IT & Cybersecurity company in Monsey looking to hire Level 1 Technicians for Williamsburg location. Fastpaced environment, friendly atmosphere, and competitive pay and bonuses. Send your resume to hr@itconinc.com

PARAS WANTED

Seeking full-time paraprofessionals to work in a special education school for the 2022-2023 school year in Flatbush. Great pay! Heimish environment! Transportation provided. resumes@ yadyisroelschool.org

FT SECRETARY

Join our team! Seeking f/t female secretary for a busy office in BP. Graduates welcome. Competitive pay and great potential for growth! Email resume: to bpjob5809@gmail.com

SECRETARY POSITION

Secretarial Position available in the Nuttery. Must be full time. Fun Environment, Great pay. Lots of growth potential. Please email resume to info@ thenutteryny.com or call 718705-8822 x903

AFTERNOON SECRETARY

Heimishe girls office in BP looking to hire afternoon secretary. Competitive salary, great atmosphere. Hours 2:30 - 5:30 PM. Call: 646-8586496 or Email: jobinbp4322@ gmail.com

OFFICE JOB!

Heimishe office seeking to hire FULL-TIME secretaries at our Boro Park & Lakewood locations. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills & good phone manners. Kindly email your resume to secretary9200@ gmail.com

AIDE NEEDED

Looking for a woman with a car to take a middle age woman 3 times a week to medical appointment, well paid, 347-930-9017

An environment that lets

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Looking for a female administrative secretary in a yeshiva office. Pleasant environment. Experience in the JL software a plus. Please email rwauction2020@ gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Challenge Early Intervention seeks office employee for our Brooklyn office. Computer literate. Warm, Heimishe environment. Transportation provided. hr@challenge-ei. com 718-851-3300 Ext 210

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Seeking an energetic girl to work in an office of a special needs school. Must have excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Heimish environment. Willing to train. resumes@ yadyisroelschool.org

RECEPTIONIST

Our ideal candidate is friendly, has excellent customer service skills, able to thrive in a fastpaced office, and completes tasks in a timely, efficient and professional manner.

Responsibilities: *Answer multi-line phone system. *Greet clients in a positive and professional manner. *Sort & distribute incoming mail *Process payments

*Data Entry *General Office duties as needed. Job Type: Full-time. Email Resume to: insurancecareersinc@gmail. com

PRINCIPAL JOB

New chassidishe Boro Park High School looking for experienced, qualified yiddish principal. Email Resume to sendinyourresume123@ gmail.com

F/T SECRETARY

Flatbush girls school seeking a full time secretary and a graphics/ extra curricular coordinator. Please send resumes to info@levtorah. org.

SECRETARY WANTED

Heimishe school in BP seeking english secretary 11-4. Personable, responsible, multi-tasking. Email resume to Resumes5782@gmail.com

AFTERNOON PARA

Seeking afternoon para for high school girl in BP school. Great pay for the right individual! No credentials needed, only fingerprints. Please reach out liba@ succeedsupport.com 718-7377262 extension 103

SEEKING COUNSELORS

Seeking heimishe girls to be counselors at a fun yearround Sunday program for children with special needs. Great atmosphere and great pay. Hours are 11-3:30. Located in Boro Park. Yiddish speaking. Call 718387-8400 ext. 5250 for more information.

OFFICE POSITION

Full time all-girl Boro Park office. Great environment! Motivated, personable, ability to multi-task. Computer lit a must! Great growth oppty. Email resume: gat8721@gmail.com

POSITION AVAILABLE

Nuttery is looking for a F/T employee to join our Purchasing Department. Graduate okay. Please email resume to cberkovits@ thenutteryny.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Great opportunity to work from home at your own convenience! (No computer needed). Call 718-851-5156

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

A therapy center in Williamsburg is looking for a female employee to join the team. If you enjoy working one-on-one with children and want great pay, this job might be for you. Prior experience is acknowledged but not required; we provide training. Ask us about our work schedule options. Please call and leave a message: 917680-0443

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

New Daycare in BP looking for a teacher/babysitter and assistant. Some Credit helpful. Call or text 347-3917191

F/T SECRETARY

Heimishe BP insurance office seeking female full time secretary. Great environment. Great pay. Will train. Email resume to: officeposition241@gmail.com

POSITION AVAILABLE

Are you outgoing, creative, and enjoy working with people? Join the career school’s admission team today! Resumes@careerlyny. com.

PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT / CO-TEACHER

Looking for part time Yiddish speaking playgroup assistant/co teacher. Well paid. Call- if no answer leave a message 718-259-1820

F/T SECRETARY

1-2 Girl Heimishe Organization office in heart of Boro Park looking for F/T Secretary. Eng./Yiddish. Email Resume: ftsec2023@ gmail.com or call 843-6331408

Blue suit jacket Armani Mitllo jacket size 5 around Sept 20 by 17&47 Call/text 845-5387189

SECRETARY WANTED

Office in BP looking to hire secretary. Must be organized and able to muti-task. Great atmosphere! Hours 9:00 –3:00. Call: 646-858-6496 or Email: jobinbp4322@gmail. com

ASSISTANT

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SEEKING SECRETARY

Seeking secretary for a Hamaspik after-school program located in Boro Park. Must be responsible, fun, and enjoy working with individuals with special needs. Heimishe atmosphere and great pay. Available hours are weekday evenings Monday and Wednesday 5:00-7:00, and Tuesday and Thursdays 5:00-7:00 also motzei Shabbos, and Sundays. Email hlang@ hamaspikkings.org or call 718.387.8400 ext. 5218 for more information.

SEEKING MENTOR

Seeking young and energetic girl to be a mentor for a highfunctioning special needs individual to help her with day programs, meal prep, and social interactions. Must be caring and passionate about working with the special needs community. Full time with great pay for the right candidate! Send resume to hlang@ hamaspikkings.org or call (718) 302-3333 ext. 5218 for more information

SECRETARY

SECRETARY Needed in Heimishe RE office in BP. Hrs Mon-Thurs 10-4. Must have computer knowl, gd phone manner & excellent organizational skills. Pls email resume to 18bpre@ gmail.com

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Seeking maintenance manager for day-today maintenance work. Weekdays and Sundays. Must be energetic, motivated, and organized. Great pay. Send resume to Sreich@ hamaspikkings or call 718387-8400 ext. 259 for more information.

CARE MANAGER

Seeking care manager to coordinate services for adults with mental health challenges. Must have computer skills, writing skills, and effective communication skills. BA required. Flexible schedule and supportive environment. Email resume to dlicht@ hamaspikkings.org or call 718.387.8400 ext. 183 for more information

SEEKING STAFF

Seeking staff for Hamaspik girls’ group home in Boro Park. Hours needed: Sunday 9:00 am to 7: pm. Sunday nights from 7:00 pm to 9:15 am Choose the hours that work for you. Great pay, many benefits, very pleasant environment. Call 917-6486251 or email Phalberstam@ hamaspikkings.org

TEACHER LIMUDEI KODESH

PM hours chassidish upper elementary sp-ed school. Email resume to school718438@gmail.Com

SEEKING COUPLE

Seeking couple to work at Hamaspik girls’ or boys’ group residence in Boro Park on Shabbos and Yamim Tovim. Excellent pay and benefits. Great opportunity for the right candidates. Call 718-387-8400 ext. 165 or email Phalberstam@ hamaspikkings.org

TEACHERS ASSISTANT

Chasidishe Girls School in BP is seeking 1st grade Teachers Assistant. English 1-4PM Excellent pay. Excellent pay. Please call 718-338-5600 x313

SERVICE COORDINATOR & OFFICE SECRETARY NEEDED

Heimishe womens office in BP looking for responsible FT .Experience a plus! info@ succeedsupport.com . 718737-7262

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

After school program assistants/counselors, chassidish sp-ed program, Yiddish speaking a must. Email resume to hr@ yesodeibina.org

SUBSITUTE TEACHERS

YELED V`YALDA STATEN

ISLAND Looking to sign on substitute teachers, No credentials necessary. Work when it works for you. Great pay, $25. Per hour. Email to: mbernath@yeled.org YVY is an EOE

ABA PARA

Level Ahead is seeking female providers to work 1:1 with children in their home after school hours in the BP/Kensington area. Great compensation. please reach out to Blimi: 718-5772240 Ext 106, babramovitz@ levelaheadaba.com

F/T SECRETARY

Insurance office in center BP looking for full time secretary. Full Training Provided, Excellent Salary, Great potential. Please email resume to info@ sapphirebrokerage.com

SEEKING STAFF

Seeking staff for Hamaspik boys’ group home in Boro Park. Hours needed: 7am9am, 3pm-8pm. Email resume to Phalberstam@ hamaspikkings.org

SEEKING COUNSELOR

Seeking a counselor for a Sunday program for children with special needs. Should also be able to accompany the children in a van to and from the program. Van leaves from Boro Park and drives to the Sunday program location in Williamsburg. Sundays 9-4. Great pay and warm, fun atmosphere. High school and above welcome to apply. Email resume to BSmilowitz@hamaspikkings. org

PLAYGROUP ASSISTANT

Full time warm and caring assistant for a playgroup class in a school setting. Please call: 347-831-2693

SECRETARY

Looking for 2-3 girls f/t 8:45am-4:45pm-knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Good People Skills, Enthusiastic, Organized email resume sarahn@ metdev.org

SEEKING SECRETARY

Seeking secretary for Sipuk mental health clinic. Must have excellent phone skills and basic computer skills. FT/ PT, flexible hours, but must be able to work every other Sunday. Supportive team atmosphere, great pay, and full benefits package. Full training provided. Email resume to jobs@sipuk.org

SALESPERSON WANTED Salesperson for BP Optical store F/T,energetic,excellent communication skills Rf11219@gmail.com Text/Call 347-631-9535

BABYSITTING

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Heimishe babysitter available in area of 15 and 59. Full time only. Please call: 917-847-5495.

BABYSITTING Babysitting from 8-5. References avai. 14th & 56th. 718-438-5306/ 917-232-1267

BABYSITTER Experienced, warm, loving Babysitter currently located 15/52. 929-272-5483

BABYSITTING

Toddler group. Heimishe, warm, loving, experienced babysitter. Yiddish speaking. 14 & 44 st. References Available. 646.721.6784

PLAYGROUP

Small playgroup has 2 slots left. 47th & 18th/19th Ave area. Ages 2-3. References available. No Transportation. 718-853-4139

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Babysitter in area of 15th/40th. Group forming now. Please call 347-4899999

SERVICES

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

SARNO COACH

Experiencing chronic pain/ symptoms? There is a way out! Heal based on the Sarno method! Call Binah Schiff RDCS, Mind Body Educator and Coach 917-446-5360

WEIGHT LOSS

Lose weight in the comfort of your own home by renting out the Lympha/ Air compression machine (Also great for circulation, digestion, varicose veins and much more) Call 347-7860810

WEIGHT & INCH

LOSS - FAST!

Lose those inches, drop those pounds, look better then ever for the chasuna season! Locations across NY and NJ. For women only. Call SLYMPHA 718 532 4701

STUNNING PAINTINGS

paintings will

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Countless references avail Text (914) 933-7263

PROFESSIONAL

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Call/ Text evenings 718-594-4818

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MUSIC LESSONS ON THE PHONE

Mr. Wertzberger’s Music School offering music lessons on the phone, ages 9-15 boys and girls. Try it free! 718-4351923

!הלכ

And dear yiddishe mother. Give your daughter the gift of a lifetime of happiness & תיב םולש with the marriage summit, 18 life changing classes with top marriage experts. For less than the price of a תוכרב עבש outfit, have the peace of mind knowing that your daughter has the tools, הפקשה & resources to be happily married. Call 929-286-9900 #2 or www.chanyfelberbaum. com

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

CranioSacral Therapy

Available in the comfort of your home. BP/Willaimsburg. Call / Text 917-201-8425

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE

(Car, truck, van, Suv) Help build children. Get $1,500 tax deduction + $2,400 Gift book (shopping) or we pay cash for cars too. 718-974-9428

BIG SISTERS

We help you find the right tutor/big sister for your child. No P3, HCBS or any other services accepted. Call/Text: 347-546-6320 Email: sarah. bigsisters@gmail.com

TEETH WHITENING

Get the most effective & advanced laser treatment at Smile Bright. 100% safe, easy, and affordable. Also inquire about our exclusive home kit for Chassanim. Call/text 718-483-0269.

GARTLECH

We fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. call: 917-414-3281

HANDYMAN & ELECTRICIAN

Electrician, plumber, sewer service, Carpentry, sheetrock, locks, etc. 718.9510090

CONSTRUCTION

Bathrooms, kitchens, closets, decks, extensions, additions, Basements, all electrical, plumbing, Carpentry. Lowest prices, fastest service. 718.951-0090

ELECTRICIAN

All Electrical work, outlets, switches, fixtures, new lines for washer/dryer or a/c, shabbos clocks, circut breakers. 718.951-0090

HANDYMAN & PAINTING

Experienced & Reliable handyman. Small jobs our specialty! Plumbing, Electric, construction, Locksmith, painting, plastering. Shabbos clocks, outlets/switches, call: 347.275.5408

PHOTO ALBUMS

Custom photo books, weddings, engagements, Chosson/Baby, Upsherin, etc. Also professional photo editing. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

AYIN HORAH

The renowned Rebetzin Aidel Miller from Yerushalayim Is now available to remove “Ayin Horah” over the phone. Call: 718.689.1902 or 516.300.1490

GARTEL FRINGES

We make professional gartel fringes and mend gartelach. Same day service. In the heart of BP. (347) 693-4920 or (718)435-7644

REFLEXOLOGIST

For Women and children. (Also available to come to your home). Call 347-7860810

K.C. COLLECTION

Magnificent imported silver jewelry direct from the Manufacturer. Wholesale prices. Teens and ladies. 14th Ave/48th St. 718-438-1871

DISCOUNTED BUSINESS CLASS TICKETS

Great pricing for Business class tickets! Economy tickets are skyrocketing; We can do better! Please call or text 845-219-5979 if no answer pls lv msg

PHOTOGRAPHY

Children, Portraits, Family, Upsherin. Slideshows for any occasion, family Gatherings, Anniversaries, events, etc.

Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

DRIVER AVAILABLE

Driver with many years exp. available to do long distance trips with brand new minivan. Reasonable rates. 917.405.8469

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

CST by licensed and experienced physical therapist. New- increased availability during the day. Flatbush. Please call/text Suri 917 769 3043

WIG AND HAIR

Wig wash and sets, haircuts, and hairstyles for great price. Center of Boro Park. Call 917-618-1174

RESUME WRITING

Looking to showcase your work experience in a professional way? Seeking a higher-level job with better pay? 1500+ Resumes written! Prices start at $250 917-687-1198 chayala@ resumeprosplus.com

P3 SERVICES

Highly skilled P3 provider available. Flexible and accommodating. Also option to join EXCITING boys reading group. Call/text Easy As ABC 347-645-2155

EARN YOUR BA

Looking to earn your BA in a kosher and convenient way? Call now B. Leser 1929-3802619

GUITAR LESSONS

Now offering guitar lessons for girls for great price. Call 917-618-1174

ODDS & ENDS

DONATE VEHICLE

Donate any vehicle, get $2,400 gift for shopping and $1,500 tax deduction. 718-974-9428

GOWNS

CHILDREN’S GOWNS

Petite Emily Off white polka dotted tulle gowns, current season. Sizes 6, 8, 14 & 16. Call 718-812-8967

KIDS GOWNS FOR SALE

Beautiful custom mauve pink children’s gowns approx age

5 & 10 year old. Please call/txt 347-909-1783

FOUND

white tichel in a hat salon bag in a store on bedford. Call/ text 6465801760.

Ring 13th Ave. 347-909-2787

Bracelet Sticheen Simchas Beis Hashoaiva Wed night 347-786-0053

Pastel Pjs left in Etcetra Boutique 5311 13th Ave. 718435-7666

gold plated diamond necklace on 16ave bet 46st/47st

.Shabbos parshas Berashis 718-909-2680

Men’s glasses Park ave 17183882826

Black headband w/ 2 black clips from Hosiery Hattery 347-314-1813

Camera in 18th ave park past summer 917-213-3799

New leather bound tehillim with name Avrohom Yaakov

Pidyon Haben 646-419-0782

Doona 260-366-6293

Twin Carriage (718) 522-3891

Carseats, snap n go strollers, pack n play & bassinets 718-854-6829

buy/sell Neocate/baby formula 347.369.4886

Chocolate molds BP 718-972-4768. Williamsburg 718-522-3445

Bris Accessories 347- 244- 2065

Baby carriers 718-809-9707

Baby earbands 347 409 9479

Bris Accessories 718-435-0664

Kallah Cape 718 - 633 - 8261

Bridal Shoe Gemach 917-936-8997

KALLAH ACCESSORIES BP. 718-551-8714

Tehillim for Cholim www. tehillimonklaftefilah.org

Shoes & Crowns BP 718-972-4768.

Luzy’s cuddles & cradles.

text (BP) 917-538-8500

Luzy’s cuddles & cradles. text (Willi) 929-275-1820

Pack n plays 718-851-1017

Twin Clothing (newborn-3) 347-742-7189/718-972-0765

Clothing gemach (for women) 646-904-1247

Lingerie Conversions min fee 718-437-0428

Briefcase gemach 7184360936

Baby Scale 718-633-9266 or text 718-473-5268

Youth Corps Working Papers 718-854-0961

We sponsor your wig recut for tznius purposes . 929-675-9838

Reflector Belts 718-853-4966

Communication Class 347-753-1071.

Dr Sarno Books 347-461-7330

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Busy BP o ce seeks full-time capable coordinator to join our team. Must be computer pro cient, have the ability to multitask and have a great attitude.

Busy BP firm seeks full-time capable administrative assistant to join our team. Must be computer proficient, have the ability to multi-task and have a great attitude. Great opportunity for growth.

Email resume to:

hr@smsny.net And write Project Coordinator in subject line.

Email resume to: hr@rothcocpa.com and write Admin Position in subject line.

Tzvi Schlezinger call/ text 917-588-3463

Diamond ring Motzei Y”T in Tudor Court 718-435-1870 lv msg

925 Diamond tennis bracelet on Simchas Torah in front of Bobov 45 / Amshinov Call 347 232 1303

GEMACHIM

Mezuzos (718)666-7222

Warm Mist Humidifier 917-373-2079

pediatric wheelchair-walkershower seat- cast cover for shower call 7183883079 lv msg

Baby Scale (Wmsbg) text 347-675-9509

New ladies clothing 646-904-1247

Lighting 9292762404

Simcha Décor 917 -536-1742

Simcha Caps 718-633-1084

Musical Kumzitz 347-543-2195

Bechers, Challah cover, Benchers 1718 854 1760

Laminated chuppah cards call 718807-8932 lv msg

Boys Simcha Wear sizes 9m-7 347.462.4596 Sundays 2:30-5

Kallah/Mechteniste Capes Wsbg 718-300-9894/ BP 917-683-5557

2 new snoods in family hose bag (with receipt) in front of 4515 12th Ave Call 347 232 1303

In car service a Machzor of Rosh Hashona 718-438-3725

credit slips for two children’s stores before Rosh Hashana. Call 718-853-4534

Kallah Looseleaf Yom Hachuppah 718-435-3492

Simcha basket 718-614-7274

Clothing, Shoes, linens (347) 8166406.

Haircuts $6 929-290-6568

Easy birth from Koznitzer Maggid 917-514-9461

Donate clothing 718-974-9428

Chupah Cards Color 347-885-5114

Scooters 718-431-7942

Gemach in desperate need of elegant clothing size 6-8 for Kallah getting married beginning September, shoes/heels 6.5 and 7. call: 9292762404

Kallah Accessories Wmsbg 347563-1840/718-782-6136

Property / land in Pennsylvania, high value. 212-470-1708 lv msg

We sponsor your wig recut for tznius purposes . 929-675-9838