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INSPIRED AT THE LIGHTS

(Re: The Song of Our Existence, Issue 163)

Sitting at the Chanukah licht and contemplating the words of Maoz Tzur was a new experience this year. Your article on this integral piece of Chanukah zemiros was such timely inspiration.

As well, I want to thank you for the comprehensive compilation of Chanukah halachos. We’ve done Chanukah licht tzinding at a location other than home in the past, unaware that it was truly not a simple matter. This year we asked our rav, and we learned that indeed, we should make every effort to light at home.

Thank you for your eye-opening articles!

THE CEILING’S THE LIMIT (Re: Milchig Munchies Bar, Issue 163)

T.M.

I would like thank you for the party decor inspiration I gleaned from your pages. I especially loved the greenery chandelier idea, and our version of it added such a beautiful touch to our Chanukah dinner.

I attached some greenery to threads and then attached it with painter’s tape to the ceiling so it hung low over the table. I loved the ambiance it lent to the room!

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SHOWCASING THE FUN

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Here’s a picture showing each child’s creativity. Family R.

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BRUSHING UP THE PROJECT

(Re: Brushed With Light, Issue 162)

The paint party you featured was truly a hit with the entire family! I wanted to share some tips that worked for us so that others can benefit from them too.

Since I didn’t really want to bring acrylics into my dining room, we painted the canvases using Crayola washable paints, and they came out beautiful! And there was no issue with permanent staining on clothes or surfaces.

Also, when it comes to blending colors, I’ve found that dipping a rolled-up piece of paper towel into paint and using that in lieu of a brush means less tape lifted off the canvas. It makes blending smooth, simple and beautiful.

I hope your family enjoys the painting as much as we did!

The Deutsch Family

YOUR VOICE

NOT TAKEOUT

(Re: Your Voice, Issue 164)

The letter from a woman regarding the flowers someone snitched from her simcha made me think of another pet peeve I have in regard to the behavior of guests at simchos, and that is taking people taking home goodies from the simcha for one’s children, babysitters or perhaps oneself.

I’m not referring to little treats or candies; I mean miniatures and other goodies that cost the baal simcha, or those contributing, a few dollars apiece.

I often see people heading out with plates or napkins piled high way before the simcha is over. The fare offered at events are for the guests, and I don’t think it’s intended as takeout. If you want to treat those left behind, perhaps make a stop at the grocery or prepare a treat at home beforehand.

Thank you for providing this forum for us to share our opinions.

D.A.

PARSHAS VAYIGASH

A Torah Bond

At first, when Yaakov heard that Yosef was alive, he had a hard time believing the news. Could it be that his son who had been missing for 22 years was really alive and well? But then he understood Yosef’s clue — the agalos (wagons) that were reminiscent of the last topic of Torah that they had learned together. Suddenly, “Vat’chi ruach Yaakov avihem” (Bereishis 45:27). Yaakov came alive, his spirit revived. What was it about this message that convinced Yaakov of his son’s existence?

THERE WAS ONCE A MATTER of an agunah that was brought before the Vilna Gaon. The woman in question was suffering for many years, lonely and alone. Her husband had vanished, leaving her to endure years of grief, her future unknown.

One day, a man arrived in town and claimed to be the lost husband. All of the woman’s neighbors and friends were ecstatic — finally, the woman would be released from her solitude! But the woman herself was unconvinced. After so many years, she was not sure this was indeed her husband. His identity was not formally established, and it was hard to tell from his appearance alone.

The woman met the alleged husband a number of times. They talked. And the man seemed to know many things that were only known between the couple. He knew what they had eaten during sheva brachos, what they had worn then, and where they went together.

Still, she was unconvinced. Something about the fellow wasn’t sitting well with her, and she could not believe wholeheartedly that he was the one. Perhaps he was a con artist who had met her real husband and decided to play this part, hearing that her husband had no intention of returning (as he had intimated all along). Her true husband could have given over all the tiny, private details so the impostor would come across as credible.

The woman’s parents were beside themselves. They could

not either fully trust this man, and they were desperate to help their daughter. They turned to the Gaon for a solution.

“The woman’s father should go with the man to the beis midrash,” the Vilna Gaon said, “and have him point out his seat on his own.”

The father followed the instructions and took the alleged husband to shul. As they approached, the father told him to enter on his own and go to his former seat. The man tensed. His face turned white, and his eyes darted from one side to the next. He realized that his facade had been blown. He briefly considered escaping, but then decided to own up to his deceit. He admitted having met the true husband who had given over all relevant details, but this point — where his place in shul was — they had forgotten to discuss.

The Vilna Gaon explained that matters of ruchnius simply don’t take up much brain space in the minds of the wicked. A depraved man will remember to share what he had eaten and where he had gone, but his place in shul will not carry much import.

* * * * *

Yosef knew what was important to his father. He knew Yaakov viewed his existence via a Torah lens, which is why he chose to send him the message of the agalos, the wagons evocative of the eglah arufah, which they had learned about to-

gether just before their separation.

Yosef didn’t hint at the clothes he wore, the bed he slept in, or any other secrets they may have had between them. He simply referred to matters of Torah and ruchnius, which he knew would “talk” to his father. Yaakov picked up on the clue and took it one step further, recognizing that not only was his son alive, but he had apparently remained on his level of pure ruchnius, too.

Earlier in the saga, when Yehuda pleaded before Yosef to release Binyamin, he exclaimed, “V’nafsho keshurah v’nafsho” (Bereishis 44:30). The Ba’al Haturim explains that the word “keshurah”

has the same numerical value as “Torah.” This was not a typical kesher of a father and son, but a connection of Torah, a connection of ruchnius

That is the way our Avos lived their lives; their external family ties were bound internally with a deeper, spiritual bond. Their every action was dictated by a Torah lens.

Our surroundings, too, can be viewed superficially. Or we can choose to look through a lens of ruchnius and see a profound view.

Once, when Rav Chaim Kanievsky, zt”l, was a child, he was walking down the street with his father, the Steipler,

on a rainy day. The Steipler stopped for a few moments beside one rivulet. Young Chaim asked his father what was so interesting about it, and the Steipler pointed at the greenish tinge on the surface of the water.

“This is what we say in the Perek Bameh Madlikin: ‘V’lo b’yerokah she’al pnei hamayim…’”

Where we see dripping water and mire, the Steipler sees the Mishnah in Shabbos. That which takes up the greater part of one’s brain space will ultimately be at the forefront of his mind, always. May we all strive to live our lives rich in ruchnius and steeped in spirituality.

Mayor Vows To Fight Hate at City Hall Chanukah Celebration

It was a veritable who’s who of Jewish community leaders and elected officials as Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Chanukah celebration on December 20.

Senior mayoral adviser Joel Eisdorfer introduced the mayor on the third night of Chanukah as a modern-day Maccabee, describing him as a warrior who has fought to keep New York City safe, both in his tenure as a uniformed NYPD officer, as well as in his current position as the Big Apple’s mayor.

Adams spoke about his personal relationship with several community leaders, noting that their children have grown up knowing each other, a reality that he believes is the best way to counter hate.

“When we allow each other into our homes, when we sit around the tables together and engage in real conversation, exchange our cultural and religious beliefs, you cannot hate that which you know and that which you appreciate,” said the mayor.

Adams pledged that 2023 will be the year to stamp out hatred in New York City. Among those who addressed the gathering was Devorah Halberstam, whose teenage son Ari was gunned down by terrorists on the Brooklyn Bridge ramp in 1994. Halberstam, who serves as the chair of the NYPD Hate Crime Review Panel, announced an upcoming summit with the New York City Department of Education that will have public school superintendents coming to the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights, the first step in a plan to have one million public school children visiting them museum to learn about Jewish culture and history, using knowledge and understanding to prevent hate.

The mayor lit the shamash on the City Hall menorah, with the three candles kindled by UJA CEO Eric Goldstein, Met Council CEO David Greenfield, and Central Hatzalah’s Benzi Lebovits.

Among the other menorah lightings held last week in New York City was one that took place at the Boro Park JCC on December 22, with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso lighting the menorah together with Holocaust survivor Moshe Sporn. Boro Park 24 reported that among those who attended

the event was New York Attorney General Letitia James, who later said, “When our communities come together, we are all reminded of the power of light and hope over darkness.”

Struggling New Yorkers To Foot the Bill for $32K Legislative Pay Raise?

While many New Yorkers are having difficulty making ends meet, with the price of essentials like eggs topping five dollars a dozen and heating prices soaring once again this winter, members of the state Legislature turned a blind eye to their plight, voting to increase their own salaries by 29% with a $32,000 taxpayer-funded pay raise.

Gothamist reported that the bill cleared the Senate by a 33 to 23 vote, just squeaking by the minimum 32 votes needed for passage. With their salaries set to increase from $110,000 to $142,000, New York’s senators would be the highest paid in the nation. The bill passed the Assembly by a much larger margin, with 81 members voting in favor of the raise, while 52 gave the measure a thumbs down.

Those who opposed the pay raise were mostly Republicans, who criticized the move as being unfair to their constituents at a time when many are experiencing unprecedented financial pressures. Also expressing their disapproval of the raise were legislative staffers, who insisted that they deserved pay hikes as well. But Democrats said that the increase was necessary in order to continue attracting the most qualified individuals to hold public office at the state level.

The pay raise was approved last Thursday, the only item put to a vote during a special session of the legislature that was convened to gain its approval. Governor Kathy Hochul, who is expected to sign the bill into law, was unsuccessful in her attempt to address other measures that could have impacted the state’s bail reform laws.

In addition to their salaries, members of the Legislature also receive $183 to cover their lodging and meals for each night spent in Albany. Approximately 12 members of the Legislature who hold leadership roles receive additional stipends for those efforts.

The Legislature increased its pay from $79,000 to $110,000

in 2019. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said that the increase was necessary to keep up with inflation and noted that having lawmakers raising their own pay is always an awkward situation, but that protocol is dictated by New York’s Constitution, which has members of the Legislature setting their own salaries.

“I don’t know when people would ever feel comfortable about what we do, as it relates to our compensation, but we’re the only ones who can do it,” said Stewart-Cousins.

Republican Senator Mike Martucci took a different view of the issue, noting that the median income in New York State hovers at around $75,000.

“Voting yourself a $32,000 pay raise is not caring for your constituents,” said Martucci. “It’s downright disrespectful.

The New York Post reported that former three-term governor George Pataki, a Republican, said that lawmakers should be giving holiday presents to New Yorkers, and not to themselves, adding, “Especially a legislature that has decimated the state’s criminal justice laws and spent irresponsibly and raised taxes to where New York City residents are the highest-taxed people in the state.”

Political consultant Hank Sheinkopf said that Hochul’s failure to broker a bail reform deal made it clear to the legislature that they had the upper hand in Albany.

“The legislative guys are laughing,” said Sheinkopf, a Democrat. “They can get away with whatever they want.”

Yet the raise may ultimately be Hochul’s undoing, predicted Sheinkopf.

“It’s tough economic times, and if crime continues, people aren’t going to blame the legislature,” said Sheinkopf. “They’ll blame the governor. The voters don’t know who the legislature is, but they remember the governor.”

Sullivan County Sued for Religious Discrimination After Rejecting Building Permits on Approved Site

It may be a small town with a population of less than a thousand residents, but the Town of Forestburgh is finding itself in potentially big trouble after a federal lawsuit alleged that local officials have been engaging in discriminatory behavior to keep Jews from moving in.

Mid Hudson News reported that the owners of Lost Lake Holdings LLC and Mishconos Mazah LLC said that they are being unfairly barred from building homes on their properties, located just south of Monticello. According to the lawsuit, the town had previously approved the construction of 2,600 homes, condominiums and cottages, as well as a golf course and recreational and community amenities on the 3.3-squaremile property, with town officials participating in a 2014 ribbon-cutting at the site.

According to The Sullivan Times, the Texas-based developer that owned the property began building roads and installing water and sewer lines at the site but walked away from the project after selling just 150 lots. The property was sold in July 2020 to a Rockland County developer who purchased the land knowing that all of the necessary approvals were already in place, with just building permits left to be issued, but the town

issued a single building permit for a one-family home to be built on the site while denying all further applications, a decision that was affirmed by the Forestburgh Zoning Board of Appeals.

The lawsuit seeks an injunction that would require the town, its board, its board of appeals and key town officials to end their pattern of religious discrimination and to award both compensatory damages and attorney’s fees to the plaintiffs.

“Federal civil rights law, the Constitution and New York law all speak in one voice on the central issue of this case,” said Eric Treene, one of the lawyers for the plaintiffs. “In America, no government may tell people where they are welcome to live and where they are not based on their religion. This has become an all too familiar experience for Orthodox Jews in many New York communities, and it must stop.”

Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein described the case as “clear discrimination.”

“The conduct by some of the Town of Forestburgh’s officials is not okay,” said Eichenstein. “There is no place for bias and bigotry in New York State. Period.”

Just days later, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have allowed the Orange County town of Chester to create a community preservation fund with a goal of purchasing open land to prevent the construction of more housing.

Hamodia reported that town officials have established a pattern of trying to stem the growth of the local chasidic community, with former town supervisor Alex Jamieson caught on tape saying, “We need to keep the hassidics [sic] out.” Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed a similar bill in 2019, and Attorney General Letitia James sued the town in 2021 for violating the state’s Fair Housing Act. While an agreement was reached to end the discrimination, Chester officials were reportedly using the community preservation fund as another mechanism to prevent the construction of homes that would have led to an increase in the town’s Jewish population.

Firefighter Arrested for Vandalizing Sukkah

A Manhattan firefighter was arrested last Friday and charged with criminal mischief for vandalizing a sukkah on Manhattan’s Upper East Side this past fall.

PIX 11 reported that 37-year-old Marty Party was caught on surveillance video at East 92nd Street and Second Avenue as he repeatedly kicked a sukkah in front of the Chabad Israel Center at approximately 1:10 a.m. on October 8. Police believe that Party, who was off-duty and drunk at the time of the incident, also did some damage inside the sukkah.

The New York Post reported that Party was also identified in records as Martin Lydon. According to an FDNY spokesperson, he has been suspended for four weeks without pay, the maximum allowable penalty, and may not be allowed to resume his duties with the FDNY pending the results of criminal proceedings.

According to NBC News, security cameras captured footage of a passerby attempting to stop Party’s vandalism.

“This is what we want from New Yorkers,” said Rabbi Uriel Vigler, co-director of the Chabad Israel Center. “We want New Yorkers to stand up for what’s right.”

RECAP: Lenny nearly steals the manuscript once again, but at the last second, he gets a call from his wife and reconsiders. Later, he, Zach and Izzy are driving back to Lodz when they encounter a car stopped in the middle of the road. Out pops Lucjan — holding a gun.

Raiza Ginzburg sat in her office and stared at a screen. There was a street map displayed, throwing dim light onto her face in primary colors. A cluster of three blue dots moved steadily upward, the map reorienting every few seconds to keep them centered.

Raiza had been fourteen at the end of the war. Just a little girl. But that was only on the outside. The bright-eyed girl was a facade, an illusion that time shortly remedied. Who she really was, even Raiza wasn’t certain.

Her father had made extensive plans to ensure his family’s safety even before the war broke out. Some of those plans worked. Most, however, did not.

Tatte had entrusted her with two siblings, Hinda and Anshel. He’d meant for them to leave before Hitler invaded. Instead, she lived with them in the forest for months, an eight-year-old mother hiding two tiny children from the German beasts. Tatte, in the camps, worked desperately

to plan a new escape, but time was always their enemy.

She gritted her teeth and tried to suppress the familiar images. It did no good to remember. It wouldn’t bring them back, she knew that. Why did they still haunt her after nearly eighty years?

She had tried to save them. Ribono Shel Olam, she had tried. But her goodness doomed them. They needed help, and she remembered how her father had once saved their neighbor Szymon’s failing business. He owed them a favor.

Szymon lived next to the forest. For days, she watched him from the trees, watched him play with his children, watched the smiles on their faces, until she felt sure. Szymon was a good man. A caring man. He had a good heart.

Raiza could trust him, she thought.

Her lip began to tremble. Merciless, these images were. She envied the fate of others her age, with their dementia and their failing memories. As always, she had to endure while others fell blissfully to oblivion.

That night, when Szymon went outside to smoke his pipe, she came out of the forest, the children trailing behind. Their gaunt bodies shivered in the cold.

She had to leave the children, to make some arrangements. It was only a few hours, but someone needed to watch them. She’d be back soon. If Szymon could let them stay here for the night, his debt to her father would be repaid in full. Such a small, simple kindness for three starving babies. No one would

logs across the tracks, or cut holes in the camp fences so people could escape. Once she set fire to a warehouse. Most importantly, she found paths through the forest and guided prisoners to relative safety.

By the time the war ended, Raiza had saved 28 people from that Gehinnom, always hoping her next escapee would be one of her siblings. But she never saw them. For all she knew, they weren’t even in Lodz.

know. She was sure he would see only happiness and joy from his own children.

And if he was caught, he could say he’d only just seen them. There was no risk. He was saving innocent lives. Please, please help.

And Szymon had said yes, yes, of course. Never fear. It would be an honor to help the rabbi’s children.

Raiza squeezed her eyes shut, and shouted STOP in her mind. It didn’t help.

She returned to Szymon’s house considerably earlier than expected, early enough to see the soldiers just arriving.

Szymon was chatting with them. Laughing with them.

Sitting in her government office, in her giant, cozy chair, Raiza began to cry once more.

More images shot through her. She surrendered to the tears, now; no point in fighting it. She let the pain run its course, sobbing with her face buried in thin, veiny hands.

It was some time before she managed to stop. And she was tired. Always so tired nowadays…

When the monsters stole her babies away, she had nearly marched into the camp and surrendered. But that wouldn’t have saved the children. It would just be one more neshamah snuffed out needlessly. And so, she survived.

More than survived, in fact. She learned about troop movements, stole documents, listened to private conversations. She passed everything on to the Allies at great risk, convinced this would end the war sooner. Sometimes she managed to disrupt trains by dragging

When the communists took over, Raiza’s contribution to the war effort was recognized. With a different name and a low profile, she managed to do well enough for herself. But it was after the communists fell that she really soared.

She’d quietly risen to a high position in the covert part of the Polish government. Her trademarks were a razorsharp memory, a working knowledge of the underside of her country, and an uncanny ability to pick up on everyone’s hidden motives.

It was no big trick, none of it. She was born with a good memory, that was all. Her knowledge of the underground came from direct experience. And the other thing? People said she had a sixth sense, but that was silly. It was easy for her. Raiza hadn’t trusted anyone since Szymon, always assumed the worst of people. It wasn’t even something she did consciously. It was just how her mind worked.

Usually, she turned out to be right.

Now Raiza shook her head violently, angry with herself for being distracted, and forced her mind back to the screen. Once more, the Ginzburg family was threatened. She had failed to save them once. She would not allow that to happen again.

They were headed back to Lodz now, Zach and Izzy and even Lenny. With any luck, she could smooth everything over and even get them all back home with her father’s last manuscript. She could do nothing until they arrived, but she still watched, sitting silent and unmoving in her ergonomic government chair in a dark room.

SHE ENVIED THE FATE OF OTHERS HER AGE, WITH THEIR DEMENTIA AND THEIR FAILING MEMORIES.

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The three were only a short distance away. They’d be here in a half hour or less. She picked up a phone and dialed a number. There were arrangements to be made.

She glanced once more at the screen and froze. The tiny blips had stopped moving on a random patch of highway. Why?

The phone made a slight click as she replaced it on the receiver. She frowned, causing the spiderweb of lines around her eyes to deepen. What was going on?

* * * * *

Izzy, Zach and Lenny all stared bug-eyed.

Lucjan’s face contorted with rage. “I’m serious!” he shouted, his gun hand jerking spastically.

“Izzy, call Raiza,” Zach whispered. But Izzy didn’t respond. He stared white-faced at the little official in the road.

The man who had been leaning against the car stepped forward. “Lucjanie, uwazaj,” he murmured, placing a concerned hand on Lucjan’s arm.

“Pusc mnie, Filipie!” Lucjan growled. He shook his arm free angrily before turning back to them. “I said get out of the car!”

They got out. Lucjan watched them with beady eyes while his friend — brother? Zach wondered. They did look similar — hovered nearby like some nervous bird. Lucjan’s eyes widened crazily when he saw Lenny step out of the car.

“So, you were all in this together!” he mumbled. “Knew it, I always knew!”

“Lucjan, what are you talking about?” Zach kept his voice calm, almost cheerful, and studiously ignored the ugly gray thing that swung toward his stomach.

“You stole the manuscript. All three of you, together!”

“That makes no sense,” Izzy protested weakly. “Why would we need to steal it? Zach could have claimed the manuscript outright if it weren’t for Lenny!”

“I DON’T KNOW!” Lucjan shouted. “ALWAYS YOU JEWS ARE PLANNING SOMETHING!”

“Uspokój sie, Lucjan!” the brother

hissed.

“This isn’t helping anyone,” Zach continued, ignoring the anti-Semitic barb. He gestured smoothly to the gun in Lucjan’s hand, a revolver that looked as old as the sefer in their trunk. “Do you even have a permit for that thing?”

“It was my grandfather’s,” Lucjan said absently. Then his face hardened. “Give me the manuscript.”

“Come on, Lucjan. You know we didn’t steal it.”

CRACK!

Lucjan’s hand was raised in the air as he pointed the gun at the sky. Smoke wisped lazily from the barrel and disappeared almost immediately in the light breeze.

Everyone had ducked instinctively when Lucjan fired. Now the brother straightened up and ran to Lucjan furiously.

“Zatrzymaj sie! Jak myslisz, co robisz? Oszalałes?” he demanded.

“Go away, Filip,” Lucjan answered in English. His eyes were narrow slits. “I don’t need your help anymore.” He turned back to the three cousins. “I know you have the book. Give it to me now.”

Zach spread his hands out in a placating gesture. “Lucjan —”

“Just give it to him,” Izzy said without emotion.

“How do we know he’ll leave us alone after that?” Lenny demanded wildly.

“Just get the book!” Izzy shouted. He turned back to Lucjan. “You know we’ll claim the book in court, don’t you? Lenny’s going to withdraw his claim, and —”

“Just like he did last time?,” Lucjan spat. “I don’t care. As long as I bring it back, my job is safe.”

“And what if we report your behavior?” Izzy demanded. “You won’t be very safe then!”

Lucjan smiled. “You steal a book, I bring it back. Who would believe some crazy story you spout after that?” His face turned furious again. “NOW!”

Lenny went to the back of the car and popped the trunk. He returned soon after carrying the manuscript and held it out wordlessly.

Lucjan took it and turned to Izzy. “Now your car keys.”

“Are you serious?” Izzy snapped.

Lucjan studied him for a moment, calculating. “No, don’t give them to me.” He gestured vaguely to the empty land just beyond the highway, separated from them by a low fence. “Throw them that way. As far as you can.”

Izzy reluctantly did as he was told. Lucjan and his brother got back in their car, and the engine started back up. Then the passenger side window rolled down.

“And for your information,” Lucjan snarled, “you won’t get it back! I’ll make absolutely certain of that! After all you’ve put me through, the only way you’ll ever see this book again is inside a display case!”

The car spun in a tight turn and accelerated quickly away from them. Within seconds, it was gone.

It took a few moments for what had just happened to sink in. Then Zach let out a yell of frustration.

“Come on,” he said, jogging to the fence. “We’ve got to move! Izzy, call Raiza! I’ll go to get the keys. Lenny, help me! Come on!”

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“What’s for supper?”

Mommies love this question when it is triggered by the delicious aroma of flavorful food the kids really enjoy.

SHAWARMA DUCK CHICKEN

SHAWARMA DUCK CHICKEN

The flavors in this dish blend beautifully and result in a delicious dinner.

INGREDIENTS

1 small onion

6 chicken drumsticks Salt

¼ cup duck sauce

2 tsp. shawarma spice

2 T. water

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Chop the onion, and place it in a lined 6x9” pan .

3. Arrange the chicken pieces over the onion, and sprinkle them lightly with salt.

4. Combine the duck sauce, shawarma spice and water, and spread this over the chicken.

5. Bake, covered, for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.

6. For a crispy version: After 1 hour and 30 minutes of baking time, uncover the chicken and turn the oven to broil. Broil the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes.

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These get double-coated, fried and then baked for optimal flavor. The result is a moist drumstick with a crispy coating.

Classic Southern fried chicken is fried with the skin on, but these can be made without the skin as well.

INGREDIENTS ½ cup flour

1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. paprika ¼ tsp. black pepper 3 eggs, beaten 1–1½ cups homemade breadcrumbs 6 chicken drumsticks Oil, for frying ½ cup orange juice DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare three plates for dipping.

2. In the first plate, mix together the flour, salt, paprika and black pepper. Place the beaten eggs in the second plate, and the breadcrumbs in the third.

3. Pat dry the chicken pieces.

4. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, then in the eggs, then in the breadcrumbs.

5. Dip the chicken again in the eggs and the breadcrumbs, for a nice, thick coating.

6. Heat 1 inch of oil in a 4-quart pot. Fry the chicken until it’s golden brown, then flip the drumsticks and fry the other side.

7. Preheat the oven to 350°.

8. Line a 9x13” pan with parchment paper.

9. Pour the orange juice into the pan. Arrange the chicken on top.

10. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

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The use of salt in the winter to mitigate the impact severe weather has on driving conditions was rare before World War II. When snow fell, governments plowed the streets and spread sand and cinders to improve traction. Cars would don snow chains, and people accepted the fact that roads weren’t always passable in icy conditions.

As America’s interstate highways expanded, truckers and commuters needed to drive in all types of weather. Since at least the 1940s, snowy states have salted annually, often several times a year, to make our roads safer.

WHERE’S IT FROM?

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, our continental salt resources are practically limitless. There is no current shortage of salt on earth or in the oceans. Domestic salt comes primarily from Kansas, Michigan, New York and Ohio, with 38% to 43% of domestic salt production used for highway de-icing.

Road salt appeared as early as 1938, when New Hampshire began experimenting with granular sodium chloride. (In its natural state, rock salt or road salt is sodium chloride from salt deposits. Halite is the mineral name for sodium chloride, and a rock composed primarily of halite is rock salt.) By the winter of 1941–42, the state began using salt on local roads and highways, and other states caught on and began salting their streets as well. It is estimated that the United States uses 10 to 20 million tons of road salt each winter; we use ten times more salt on our roads than we do in processed food!

Most salt comes from underground seams of crystal salt formed by the evaporation of ocean water, usually in arid climates. The Gulf of Mexico is one of the world’s largest salt dome regions. Inland lakes, such as the Great Salt Lake of North America and the Dead Sea (aka Yam Hamelach — literally, the Sea of Salt) between Jordan and Israel, have been identified as locations where halite forms today. When episodes of repeated seawater evaporation in restricted basins occur, salt deposits can be several thousand feet deep, resulting in deeply buried salt

domes. These domes are most often found in desert environments, indicating that the region was once covered with water. Are you looking for a unique investment opportunity? Ownership of a salt dome can be highly profitable. Using dynamite or powered shoveling machines, salt miners break off crystal salt slabs from underground shafts. Salt is generally produced by deep-shaft mining, solution mining or solar evaporation. Rock salt is typically mined in “checkerboard” fashion. Shafts are sunk to the floor of the mine, and rooms are carefully constructed by drilling, cutting, and blasting between the shafts, creating a check-

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erboard pattern. After the salt is removed and crushed, a conveyor belt hauls it to the surface.

HOW’S IT STORED?

Ever notice those dome-shaped buildings on the side of the highway?

States and municipalities need lots of salt to keep roads ice-free and safe during the winter. Easy access to bulk, dry material allows for a cost-effective method to do so. In architectural designs, a “clear span” describes the open area between two supports. The dome design allows for ample tall indoor space without beams, allowing salt transport trucks to move freely within. A salt dome can be filled with salt by pushing it inside or pouring it in through a top opening.

But salt is corrosive. That’s why these storage domes are built not of metal, but of concrete, wooden beams, and roof shingles.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Road salt accomplishes its objective by melting snow through a process called “freezing-point depression.” The usual freezing point of water is 32° Fahrenheit. If there’s precipitation (snow, sleet or freezing rain), and the ground is 32° or colder, ice will form on the streets and other surfaces. Salt lowers the freezing point of water from 32° to between 20° and 2°, thereby preventing ice from forming. No matter how old it is, salt never loses its ability to melt ice — so until we develop roads with built-in salt dispensers, salt domes will remain a feature of our thoroughfares. But once the temperature falls below 15°, salt can’t get into the structure of the ice to start the dissolving or melting process and becomes much less effective.

THE SIGNS ON THE ROAD

What are those parallel gray lines on the road in winter when a snowstorm is in the forecast? It’s brine, an effective snow- and ice-melting treatment for roads. Brine is a mixture of salt and water substituted for salt crystals because it stays in place better. Rock salt crystals tend to bounce and roll off to

the side, where they are of minimal help in keeping the road free of ice and snow. However, when the crystals dissolve in water, they stay on the road longer, which means increased effectiveness.

THE BAD NEWS

Unfortunately, both rock salt and brine are detrimental to cars. Any salt mixed with water is bad news for the iron and steel of your car. In addition, corrosion can occur on your vehicle when subjected to salt due to chemical erosion. Several protective measures include a wax sealant after a car wash, pre-winter repair of scrape chips or rust spots, keeping your distance when driving behind trucks spreading salt or brine, getting regular car washes, and extensive spring car maintenance.

So, too, while road salting is an effective method for preventing weather-related collisions and keeping sidewalks and streets clear, roadways can sustain damage from salt. Salt-coated roads, bridges and sidewalks often suffer from gouges and potholes, compromising the structural integrity of the affected thoroughfare. Since road salt is a corrosive chemical, it affects everything from vehicles to bridges to infrastructure and roadways.

Moreover, as snow and ice melt, water runoff carries road salt into rivers, polluting lakes and oceans. Contaminated

When de-icing your property, never handle salts with bare hands, as they may cause skin irritation.

water is deadly to some aquatic creatures and ecosystems, and land-based animals and birds can also be affected from salt. Contaminated water can seep into underground water pipes (although PVC plastic is inherently resistant to salt), causing corrosion and leading to higher levels of lead, manganese (a chemical element), and mercury in our drinking and bathing water. In addition, much of the sodium chloride has been linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.

Ice Melt is an alternative product for fast-melting and long-lasting action. Ice Melt, usually sprayed with a blue color and in the form of flakes, is a blend of sodium chloride. It is costly but has been shown to cause fewer adverse effects on vehicles and roadways and works in colder temperatures.

ANY OTHER OPTIONS?

Most cities require residents to keep public walkways in front of their residences safe and ice-free to prevent slip-and-fall accidents. Other alternatives to treating the roads are sand and... beet juice! Beet juice acts like a sodium chloride solution does, dropping the freezing water temperature as low to as 20° below zero. The result is less harmful and corrosive to the environment. On the other hand, the cost of the beets needed on a mass scale is prohibitive, and the bacteria found in beet juice sugar are unhealthy for local waterways. There have also been experiments with molasses, corn and soybean oil (think of a bottle of Coca Cola or vodka in the freezer; neither will completely freeze).

Ultimately, the most effective management practices for reducing road salt damage are:

1) Anti-icing: This means road pre-treatment with a brine solution that emphasizes prevention rather than reaction.

2) Pre-wetting: Pre-wetting salt before road application can reduce salt infiltration into aquifers by 5% and allows it to stick better to the road.

3) Calibration of equipment, allowing for more accurate and efficient de-icing with less salt.

4) Solar-powered roads! This refers to icemelting pavement or roads that are resistant to freezing.

With road salt being the most budgetfriendly highway de-icing tool, it is widely used as an effective method for preventing weather-related road accidents. In fact, the American Highway Users Alliance found that road salt reduced collisions by up to 85%. And with the danger that spinning out when driving on slippery roads or hitting black ice presents, the cost-benefit balance surely tips in salting’s favor.

IN CONCLUSION

Road crews and plows work hard to keep roads clear and safe for drivers at this time of year. In the event of winter weather, take your time and stay safe on the streets — especially when temperatures are low enough to keep salt from doing its job. However, according to the National Safety Council, which snow tip is most helpful for safe winter driving? During inclement weather, stay indoors. Get out only if necessary.

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SALT

The natural form of table salt is rock salt, which is road salt. Is there a reason we don’t eat rock salt? Table salt undergoes a lengthy purification process, while rock salt does not. Therefore, rock salt has impurities and is brownish or gray.

Table salt

is the most popular form of salt, and is used for cooking and seasoning. Table salt is rock salt that has been both refined to remove impurities and ground down to tiny particles. Iodine is most commonly added to table salt (iodine deficiency is common among populations where seafood is not consumed).

Sea salt

is obtained when seawater evaporates, and the salt remains a residue. Processing is minimal compared to table salt or refined salt, and sea salt may contain traces of minerals such as iron, potassium and zinc. Its crystals are larger and more irregular and may be darker in color.

Himalayan pink salt

is mined from the Khewra Mines in Pakistan, the secondlargest salt mine in the world. The pink color comes from traces of iron oxide present in it. This salt also contains minute amounts of calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron. Its color gives it a decorative look, but there is a very slight difference in flavor.

Kosher salt

is used for cooking and seasoning, does not have additives, and is unprocessed. The salt has more prominent grains, which are less readily absorbed into foods and can be washed off (during the koshering process, hence its name).

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SALT

Fleur-de-sel

or Flower of Salt, is among the most expensive salts. This is the crème de la crème of the salt world. It is a salt that forms on the thin, crusty layer on the surface of the seawater in the Guerande region of France. It needs a sunny and windy environment to develop, which happens only when the wind blows eastward. These salt crystals form in the pattern of flowers.

Rock salt

is mined from underground salt deposits. These deposits are formed when water bodies dry up, leaving the salt behind. Known as halide, this is sodium chloride with traces of other elements. As long as it is food grade, it can be used for cooking and table salt. In fact, industrial rock salt is used for making ice cream.

Himalayan black salt

(kala namak) has a significant amount of sulfur, giving it a distinct pungent flavor (similar to rotten eggs).

Black lava salt

is made from solar-evaporated seawater and coated with activated charcoal. There is no lava in the salt, but the charcoal gives the salt a black color and smoky flavor.

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In anticipation of upcoming snowstormy weather, I posed some questions to a contractor who converts his pickup and dump trucks into snowplows by mounting snowplow apparatus.

The first snowplow deployed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1862, was a weighted, wedge-shaped piece of wood attached to a crudely built snow roller cart pulled by horses. The invention of the snowplow established a basis for municipal responsibility for snow removal.

Who is responsible for plowing our city?

The DSNY (Department of Sanitation — The City of New York) takes responsibility for snow removal from the 19,000-lane miles of roadways. In preparation for snow, DSNY employees begin equipment readiness, loading salt spreaders and attaching plows. Once at least 2 inches of snow have accumulated, snowplows start their work. The NY City Department of Sanitation has divided the city into seven operation zones: Brooklyn South, Brooklyn North, Manhattan, Staten Island, Bronx, Queens East and Queens West.

How safe is the job of a snowplow driver?

The work of a snowplow driver is pretty hazardous! Blizzards can cause total whiteout conditions, and you can only partially

prepare for the elements. A few inches of precipitation can turn into a few feet of snow!

How much snow needs to fall before the plows are dispatched?

That depends on your local ordinance. Usually, anywhere from 2 to 4 inches.

What are those things extending past the sides of the plow truck?

Wing plows, also known as side plows, which are fitted to snowplows and may extend out 10 to 12 feet.

How clearly can the plow driver see the road?

Snowplow drivers may have limited visibility when clearing the roads due to a “snow cloud.” Snow gets thrown up and restricts visibility on all sides of the truck. Therefore, the De-

partment of Transportation advises keeping at least ten car lengths back from other traffic.

You’ve woken me up, thank you!

The majority of plow drivers prefer to work at night. The crew can work more efficiently with less traffic and less parking and ice issues.

It moves so slowly! Can I pass the snowplow?

Plows typically salt and plow at speeds of 35 miles per hour, depending on road conditions, so be patient. Drivers should keep safety in mind when sharing the road with a snowplow. Snowplows weigh at least four times more than the average car, and a collision with one can be deadly. Never pass a snowplow, especially since the road in front of them has yet to be plowed! Adopt the slogan “Don’t crowd the plow.”

I thought I had parked my car in that spot!

If there’s an illegally parked car on the road, the plow guy will plow it in and proceed on his way. Don’t blame the plow guy if you get towed! Brush up on the local winter parking restrictions.

Can you fit a snowplow on any car?

Just about. A universal snowplow will attach to your car for personal use without hitches. Of course, the vehicle must be durable and robust enough to bear the weight of a plow and push the snow. But let the professionals handle heavy snow removal.

My kids love watching the snowplows do their job!

Keep the kids away from any moving vehi-

cle. In winter weather, give the snowplow plenty of room, and keep children from playing in the snowbanks by the road.

What is the most rewarding part of a snowplowing job?

The knowledge that people can safely get from point A to point B because of our work!

What’s the most challenging part of the job?

The long, erratic hours, the traffic on the roads, and the multiple weather conditions.

Sounds like an exciting side job for me. What qualifications do I need?

You should have experience driving larger vehicles and handling poor visibility, winter weather conditions, icy roads, and less-than-skilled drivers. Some states require a CDL license, and some companies offer on-site training for new snowplow operators.

The official winter season has begun on December 21. So if you have no choice but to venture out during inclement weather, slow down, give yourself plenty of time to commute, and be aware of your surroundings.

זא טריפשעג טשינ ךעלעפעש תוטילפל תיב יד ראפ טרעכיזראפ ןעמ טאה עבלעז סאד יונעג טא ןענעז געט הכונח יד .ןעמארגארפ תוטילפל תיב עלא ןופ סעמערא יד רעטנוא רעטנוא טריפשעג ךיז ןבאה רעדניק יד ,ןטעטיוויטקא עכיליירפ טימ רעבירראפ םעד טבעלעגטימ ןבאה ןוא ,בוטש עדעי א ןיא יוו טקנופ טסייג עמיראוו א עכלעוו גנאגראי רעייז ןיא דניק סעדעי יוו יונעג ערעפסאמטא עקאמשעג עבלעז .עמאמ ןוא עטאט טגאמראפ ,תוטילפל תיב ןיא ןעגנולייטפא עלא סיואכרוד טכיוועג ןראוועג טגיילעג זיא'ס תיב ןיא ןעניואוו סאוו רעדניק טימ פא ךיז טבעג סאוו תרגסמ יד בלאהרעניא ןופ רעדניק יד טימ פא ךיז ןבעג סאוו ןעגנולייטפא יד ייב ןוא ,ראי ץנאג א תוטילפל .ייז טלעפ סעפע יוו ןריפש טשינ ןלאז ייז זא ,ןרעטלע עטלייטעצ עכיליירפ א טלגיפשעגפא טאה תוטילפל תיב בלאהרעניא ערעפסאמטא יד םידימלת תוטילפל תיב עלא ףיוא ןעזעגנא ךיז טאה סע ,ערעפסאמטא הכונח בוט םוי יד ןופ ןבאה האנה יוזא טקנופ ןענעק

When the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall, nothing seems more cozy than cuddling up with a warm cup of cocoa — but some members of the community do just the opposite: They get out and about and battle the cold, wet weather to help any Yid in need. Yup, we’re talking about Chaverim. I spoke with Yitzy Krauss, Unit B-30 and a coordinator at Chaverim of Boro Park, about how the organization helps the community navigate snowy weather challenges.

Q&A With Yitzy Krauss, Unit B-30 and a Chaverim of Boro Park Coordinator

During a regular snowstorm we have members with SUVs on standby. These volunteers give away chunks of their time to help motorists (and others) because they know they’re the only ones who can do it.

If a heavy storm puts the city on a shutdown, we have a special protocol in which announcements are sent out to the community. In these announcements we explain what kind of weather is expected and remind people to check on elderly family and neighbors.

There are many Chaverim dispatch centers, but when the storm hits and the call volume increases, we tend to put on another few dispatchers. These additional members help with answering and giving out calls.

How do you determine which call is most urgent?

Many calls don’t need a member to physically help them; often, the dispatcher can help them over the phone. When it comes to allocating calls, there are regular calls and urgent calls. Urgent calls are when there are kids locked in a house, if Hatzalah needs us to open a door, if someone got locked out when there was food left on the flame or a bathtub is filling up — especially when there is a child in the house… These are always classified as urgent.

If someone has a hospital bed at home with an oxygen machine or other vital equipment and the power goes out, this is also urgent, and we have a few small generators for such emergencies. We lend these out on a case-by-case basis. Normally, we leave it up to individuals to call the electric company or an electrician in case of an outage, but if there is a special situation, we can also provide full generators. Just the other night someone had an outage while they were preparing a sheva brachos in their home, and we lent them a generator.

What other kinds of calls come in during a snowstorm?

In the last couple of years, we’ve lent heaters to people whose heating systems broke down. We have close to 50 heaters for this purpose, and the need is always greater when the weather is more severe.

While we don’t usually do transportation calls, during a storm, it becomes common. There can be a mohel who needs to get to a bris or an elderly per-

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son who has an appointment, and they know they can call us. Doctors and nurses also might have trouble getting to the hospital for their shift, or baalei simcha might need to make it to their event and their own cars can’t get through the snow, so they rely on Chaverim.

Sometimes elderly people call us to help them walk down the steps to get into their car, if a family member or neighbor isn’t available to help them.

We’re happy to help however we can.

Chaverim members have chains on their tires and use tow ropes to pull cars out of the snow.

In the last two years, we’ve also started borrowing machinery from companies that are happy to lend us snow blowers and small-size ATVs with plows attached to the front. We use these to go around Boro Park in the evening and clear the corners that people often neglect to shovel, making it easier for people with baby carriages to navigate the streets. It’s a big chesed, and we’ve gotten tremendous feedback regarding this special project.

Do you ever assist Hatzalah in getting their job done? Do they ever need your machinery, for instance?

Absolutely. Any call that involves Hatzalah gets bumped up to Urgent. We’ve had ambulances get stuck in snow, for instance. Another thing that happens during the winter is that car batteries are often affected by cold weather. Unless the battery is new and strong, it can die when the weather is very cold. That means there are more calls for boosts. Imagine a Hatzalah member trying to get to a call and finding that their car needs a boost! That’s urgent!

How much does the call volume rise when a storm sets in?

On a normal day, we receive between 150 and 200 calls. Sometimes it goes up to 250. When there’s a snowstorm, the number of calls nearly doubles. We can get 350 calls on such days.

THE CONSTANTLY ringing phones and freezing weather are no bother when true friends stand ready, eager to help where needed. And Chaverim are true friends, available 24/7, ready and waiting to serve the community.

Are there special preparations Chaverim does when a snowstorm is on the way?

Are there any specialized tools that Chaverim members use to operate in the snow and handle emergencies?

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by: T. GESTETNER

The winter is here, and while we humans have heated homes in which to cozy up, there are loads of animals left out in the cold.

Not to worry, though! The Creator has not forgotten His creations. A quick look at the characteristics of various animals shows how each one naturally has the devices it needs to contend with the climate.

ARCTIC HARE HEY, THAT’S MY WINTER COAT!

As winter approaches, the Arctic hare changes its wardrobe. Its brown or blue-gray fur turns white to help camouflage the animal in the snow.

With its finely tuned sense of smell, the Arctic hare can sniff out plants that are buried under the snow. Its teeth are shaped so it can burrow deep into the white frost to snatch foods even as small as a berry. Unlike most animals, the Arctic hare’s body temperature does not drop even when it chews on ice or snow — its primary source of hydration.

The Arctic hare can live for fifteen days without food in the winter!

FUN FACT

EMPEROR PENGUIN

I MAKE WADDLING LOOK HANDSOME.

Captain James Cook is ostensibly the first person to record spotting these cute waddling birds, back in the late 1700s.

With short wings, the emperor penguin is a master swimmer that keeps warm under a triple layer of dense, waterproof feathers and a thick layer of blubber under its skin.

Of the close to twenty species of penguin, the emperor penguin is most common, with some 200,000 pairs in existence. While most types of penguins raise their young only in the warmer summer months, emperor penguins do so even in the coldest months of the year.

MAIN FOOD SOURCE

krill (small crustaceans)

Penguins, like other bird species, have no teeth!

FUN FACT

POLAR BEAR ICE BOX? THAT’S MY HOME!

The polar bear spends more years of its life on ice than on dry land. It is a strong swimmer and can hold its breath for two whole minutes. That gives it enough time to hunt for food underwater or escape human predators. The polar bear’s neck is longer than that of other bear species, a feature that helps it keep afloat while swimming.

The white fur you see is not really white. The polar bear has black skin with clear, hollow fur on top. As light passes through, it scatters, giving the polar bear’s coat its white appearance. The polar bear’s paws are lined with fur on the bottom, which also helps keep the bear warm and gives it an extra grip on the ice.

King Henry III of England was gifted with a polar bear by the King of Norway in 1252. He was enamored by the white bear, which was a rare sight in England of the Middle Ages.

SNOW LEOPARD HOW’D YOU SPOT ME? I’M CAMERASHY…

The snow leopard, which happens to be more similar to a tiger than a leopard, is the only panther that does not roar. You may hear it growling or hissing instead.

Its five-inch-thick fur keeps it warm in the cool climate where it lives — and keeps the species in demand by human hunters who adore its luxurious coat. Light-colored with black rosettes, no two snow leopards have exactly the same pattern.

The snow leopard is often referred to as the “elusive cat of the Himalayas,” because it is a master at hiding itself in its natural habitat of steep, rocky mountain ranges.

HABITAT Rocky mountains

years

NORTHERN FUR SEAL ARE WE GOING EXTINCT? MY LIPS ARE SEALED…

With dark brown fur and a gray mane atop a thick chestnut-colored underfur, the northern fur seal has hardly any flab inside; its double layer of fur keeps it warm enough, and the dark color improves its heat retention.

The northern fur seal has a small head and the longest flippers of any seal, and spends most of its time bobbing in the water. Amazingly, this large marine animal can maintain its temperature even in freezing waters.

The northern fur seal was hunted nearly to extinction, yet it has seen a rebound, with more than 1 million around today. In fact, this species was the first to benefit from an international treaty to preserve wildlife, which protected these seals from becoming game.

MAIN FOOD SOURCE Herring, mackerel, other fish

Water, ice slab, coastal beach

SIBERIAN HUSKY

I LOOK LIKE A WOLF, I ACT LIKE A WOLF, BUT I AM… A DOG.

The Siberian husky, as its name indicates, is native to the cold Siberian habitat. It has the endurance and energy necessary to pull heavy sleds and take long runs in the cold. It doesn’t tire out from running for hours on end — even with no food. This makes huskies perfect for helping out on rescue missions, such as retrieving casualties and the remains of downed airplanes.

The Siberian husky has a thick, double-layered fur coat that is also waterresistant. When it sleeps, it wraps its tail around its face to keep warm. This breed can be adapted to home pet life, even though its independent nature and stubbornness can make these dogs hard to train.

Siberian huskies came to the rescue during a diphtheria epidemic in 1925. Lead sled dog Balto led his team across the tundra during a blizzard to deliver medication that put an end to the outbreak. FUN FACT

SNOW MONKEY WATCH OUT! A SNOWBALL COMING YOUR WAY…

This playful monkey breed is native to Japan, hence its official name: the Japanese macaque. It tends to live in the colder regions of the country where there’s lots of snowfall in the winter, and it often rests and warms up in steaming waters near hot springs. Highly adaptable, the snow monkey is also accustomed to living in the heat, as its natural habitat swings to high temperatures in the summer.

The snow monkey is a social butterfly, living in large troops of 20 or 30 monkeys all its life. Trees are the best homes for these monkeys to sleep in, as the height ensures they don’t get buried in the snow that accumulates overnight.

The snow monkey stores food in its cheek pouch. FUN FACT

WOOD FROG COME ON, HOP OUT OF THE WOODWORK!

Most frogs cannot survive cold weather, but the wood frog is unique. It hops about all summer long, but come autumn, the wood frog’s body freezes solid! Its heart stops beating, it stops breathing, and in this frozen state, the wood frog awaits the spring in leaf litter on forest grounds.

With the onset of spring, the wood frog thaws and wakes up to the world again. This is possible because of the high level of glucose in its blood, which prevents its cells from dying even though its respiration stops.

MAIN FOOD SOURCE Insects, small invertebrates

Forests and woodlands

America, including north of the Arctic Circle

The wood frog is the only frog that lives north of the Arctic Circle.

FUN FACT

• What is unique about the first parshi'os of Shemos which were designated as a special time of the year?

• Is it true that the subject of Shovovim is reserved only for those engrossed in Kabbalah?

• Will my study of the subject of Shovovim have a positive impact on my life?

• Why is Shovovim such a well-kept secret for so many?

• What is so special about learning for five hours, without interruption, and is that something that I can do?

• Is Shovovim for all segments of the Jewish World?

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FANCY A FIREPIT?

You can have a firepit in the ground, or above it. It can be a simple hole, or something built-in and elaborate. You can have it built into tables, large and small. And all, as one, are a venue for that vital thing we crave: warmth. Hence the popularity of the firepit.

A pit means a large hole in the ground. But for all their abovementioned varieties, every type of fire-thing — be it in-ground or in-table — is called a firepit. If that baffles you, the second definition of “pit” is a hollow or indentation in a surface.

AS EVIDENCE

Never mind how on-trend they are today, did you know the archeological importance of firepits? The remains of a firepit can tell us a story about past cultures. Charcoal found in old pits can tell us when the region was populated, and bones and seeds indicate the diet of that area.

FEAR OF FIRE?

You’ll breathe easier knowing that no matter their style or structure, the common denominator in firepits is that they are built to contain fire and prevent it from spreading. Take that, fear!

The Do’s and Don’ts of the Pits:

• Do place your firepit at least 10 to 20 feet from your home.

• Do use a fire pad under an above-ground pit to help protect the surface it’s on.

• Do remember an additional layer for in-ground pits. A couple of inches of sand on the bottom of your firepit before lighting gives you an additional layer between the fire and the surface below and around it. This will also prolong the life and effectiveness of your firepit and accessories.

• Do clear out debris from your pit regularly and don’t just

burn whatever’s there, okay? Practicality aside, unknown items in that pile of leaves and such can cause spitting and popping, at best, and explosions, at worst.

• Do check in with the forecast before you fire up that pit. Wind can carry embers to your home, and very dry weather increases the risk of embers starting a fire — so weather that’s too dry or too windy requires a rain check.

• Don’t put that firepit next to trees or shrubs.

• Don’t keep firewood or other flammables next to your firepit. It’s tempting, but an errant ember can start an uncontained fire should it land there.

And here’s the don’t of all don’ts: Don’t leave that fire unattended. Ever. Even just to burn itself out. Not only are unattended fires — even in firepits — highly dangerous, they’re also illegal. Stop adding wood to the fire around an hour before you want to head inside, and use water, sand or both to extinguish the flames. Don’t forget to use a poker or other tool to spread around the ashes so you can to make sure there are no hot spots left burning.

By: Chana Gluck

THE MODERN FIREPIT: A STYLE GUIDE

First there’s the FIREPIT RING , meant to be enjoyed like a campfire built close to the ground. Any size works; build it by simply stacking bricks in a circle two to four layers high. This pit can be created from scratch or assembled from a purchased kit with concrete blocks and a steel center ring. And, of course, it can be taken further via a professional mason or landscape contractor, too.

A gas-burning, in-ground version of this needs a fuel source, a gas valve and a log set, and a technician to hook it all up safely.

METAL FIREPIT BOWLS are a quick, inexpensive cozy outdoor option. These pits are portable and easy to store when not in use. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and at all different price points — from small, lightweight steel bowls to high-end cauldrons of cast iron or bronze. The screened cover is there to contain sparks and embers, because those free spirits can fire up serious damage if you let them.

A word of care for wood-burning metal bowls: They need to be emptied of ashes periodically. And they can fill up with rainwater. The drain hole on the bottom that some have is only a partial solution, as the black and ashy water may stain the surface below. It’s on you to place the bowl where this won’t matter.

FIRE BOWLS WITH A GAS FLAME — these are your decorative fire features. They’re made from various materials like stainless steel, copper, aluminum and cast concrete. The flames are smokeless, since they’re gas-lit, and rocks or fire glass beads are usually placed around the burners to hide the hardware, reflect the heat, distribute flames and create a pleasant visual.

Now let’s move on to TABLES DESIGNED TO HOLD FIREPITS , or contain them. They can either be as small as neat little centerpieces 5 to 8 inches tall and 14 to 18 inches wide, or they can double as regular outdoor tables. A larger table comes with covers to protect the pit when it’s not in service, thus allowing full use of the table. However they are designed, these fires burn natural gas or propane.

And if you love firepits so much that you’re hankering for another way to use it, some metal fire bowls, like the KADAI FIRE BOWL originating in India, are used for cooking.

THE DAKOTA FIREPIT

There is something endearing about the simple and practical Dakota firepit, named for the pioneers on the Great Plains during the colonial era of the U.S. The Dakota firepit hosted the fire cozily in the ground, with a second hole tunneling out from the pit to the ground above allowing for some air to feed the fire. This meant little or no seen smoke, and was full of pluses for life in the windy plains, where prairie fires were a real threat. The Dakota firepit today is actually a tactical fire used by the U.S. military for the above reasons, and because its flame produces low light.

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SERIOUS OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A CASE MANAGER

Earn your BA or Masters degree from a prestigious university, in CASE MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES. from home. Yeshiva and Seminary credits accepted. FAFSA and student loans available to cover tuition. For more information please contact us at: 18182065859 or email: supershevi36@gmail.com.

SUPERVISOR WANTED

Yeled V`Yalda Early Head Start in Boro Park. Seeking Supervisor. Candidate must have strong administrative abilities, leadership qualities and excellent interpersonal skills. HS/EHS experience a plus. Salary $45,000.$55,000. Email resume to: ehsjob@yeled.org. YVY is an EOE

BOOKKEEPING ASSISTANT

Boro Park Office. Full Time. Must have excellent customer service skills and be detail oriented. Competitive Pay + Potential for growth! Email Resume to: insurancecareersinc@ gmail.com

OFFICE JOB

Claims Assistants and Administrative Assistant needed. Please email resume to leah@ezrentacarny.com

F/T POSITION

Multi girl office in Williamsburg seeking a FT, responsible, meticulous, motivated worker to join the team . Wonderful, interactive environment. Please call and leave message: 917-680-0443

PM BUS TEACHER

BP Girls School (centrally located) Looking for a PM bus teacher from 4:00 - 5:00. Please call 646-571-0765 if interested.

SALES ASSOCIATE

Looking to hire in clothing boutique sales associate afternoon hours call or text 9175922385

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

OFFICE POSITION

Heimisha Office in BP looking for full time female secretary. text 646-598-4949 or email padhoffice@gmail. com

IT OPPORTUNITY

Seeking for a motivated IT level 1 individual that will help with configure and troubleshoot the IT and security needs in our company. Email your resume to it@specialedgeny.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Seeking a devoted individual for Accounts Payable position at a Brooklyn-based health center. Flexible hours and great pay! Please email resume to jobsmh123@gmail. com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Bp Vision Center Seeking to hire, work one on one with children, Great work environment, afternoon hours, Will train 347-6319535 Email: Rf11219@gmail. com

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Seeking a warm and devoted morning teacher for a Yiddish speaking playgroup in Boro Park! Great environment! Great pay! Call/leave msg 646-887-5634

PART TIME JOB

Chassidish BP girls school seeking part time preschool assistant in Pre1A from 12:00 - 2:45. Call 646-571-0765

SEEKING SECRETARY

Seeking secretary for Sipuk mental health clinic. Must have excellent phone skills and basic computer skills. FT/PT, flexible hours (min 20 hrs/wk). Supportive team atmosphere, great pay, and full benefits package. Full training provided. On site in Boro Park. Email resume to jobs@sipuk.org

PLAYGROUP CO- TEACHER

Yiddish speaking, full time or part time. 42nd between 12 & 13. Very pleasant, geshmake place. Great pay! 718633-3263 or 347-232-7608

BABYSITTING

EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER

12th & 59th heimishe experienced babysitter. Some slots available. Call 917-8626087

BABYSITTING

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

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

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

הלכ בוט לזמ!

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

STUNNING PAINTINGS

Stunning paintings will turn your picture into the most beautiful 100% hand paintings! Countless references avail Text (914) 933-7263

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

MUSIC LESSONS ON THE PHONE

Mr. Wertzberger’s Music School offering music lessons on the phone, ages 9-15 boys and girls. 718-435-1923

PHOTO ALBUMS

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

BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE GARTLECH

Hand crochet, Hand knit, Silks & more with beautiful Gartel bag. Text or call: 718.283.4589 Wholesale orders available.

EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM COUTURE IN WILLIAMSBURG

Custom made dresses for Mother of Bride, sister of bride, kids dresses. Your dream gown custom made by Gulzana Galper. Call : (929) 666-0499. It’s more affordable than you think! Located in Williamsburg

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CUSTOM PHOTO ALBUMS

Custom photo albums for cheap prices. (wedding, engagement, baby, chosson, upsherin and more). Can be paid in split payments. 646877-4044

WOOD REPAIR

Commercial,& home revival: revamp & repairs; professional color chg. Kitchens, staircases, libraries, furniture. Gentle pricing, best svc. Txt 212 991 8548.

CLOSET INSTALLATIONS

Closet Installations for half price. Call 347-370-9562 leave a clear message and we’ll get back to you.

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

COSMETICS

Cosmetics & Skincare: Mary Kay, Careline, Ga-de, Static, Chic. Free Delivery with min order. 718-930-4946 Careline 701 in stock!

SPRINTER & MINI VAN SERVICE

Heimishe driver available to do deliveries. Local & long distance, we shlep with a smile! Call: 718.951.0090

GUITAR LESSONS

Now offering guitar lessons! For women and girls, for a great price. Center of BP. Call/text: 917-618-1174

WIG AND HAIR

Wig wash and sets, haircuts, and hairstyles for great prices! Center of BP. Call/ text: 917-618-1174

MAKEUP MAKEUP FOR ALL YOUR OCCASIONS! MINIMAL PRICE! CALL/TEXT 7189383128

BABY SLEEP COACH

Is your baby up all night? Call the baby sleep coach that will guide you to a peaceful night and day. $100 newborns our specialty. 718-438-0728

JEWELRY BOX

Beautiful sterling silver jewelry for women, teens and girls. All up to $50. 14th/51st St. For hours call 347-485-9958

HANDYMAN

BY THE HOUR

Pay your Professional Handyman man by the hour. Quick/Experience and professional Get Handi1866-426-3421

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

ODDS & ENDS

DONATE VEHICLE

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

MOTHER’S MILK

Desperately in need of mother’s milk for baby with medical needs call/text 7186072784

GOWNS

DESIGNER DRESS

Gorgeous Designer Ivory Maxi Dress for sale. Great Price! size 6-8. Please call/ text 347-415-7711

OFF WHITE GOWN

Beautiful classic off white gown, preteen plus size 18. Call 718-438-0973 or 917-2046838

VELVET GOWNS

Gorgeous medium blue Velvet gowns for rent or sale! Size 3, 5-6, and 10coordinating. call/text: 9176522431

FOUND

diamond bracelet mid November in 18th Ave area. Text 917-755-3146.

blue hat on 12/20 East 3rd between F & Ditmas call 347762-1189

gold bracelet in bp dec 21. Call 5169004367

boys’ glove 13/45 St area 631318-0739.

Rabbi Zvi Nachman, author of Halacha Matters, packed Chanukah gifts for children of widowed and divorced mothers, donated by Rite Lite Judaica and high-end cuts of meat donated by Prairie Street