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ANOTHER QUESTION

(Re: Four Questions, Issue 232)

I found the Pesach issue to be the perfect blend of light reading and meaningful content, both entertaining and enriching. It was obvious that an incredible amount of thought and effort went into the Pesach edition, presumably at a time when the people behind the work were also making Pesach. Thank you for enhancing our Yom Tov!

For me, the Four Questions feature was the highlight of the magazine. I read Dina Freidman’s piece about how parents should relate to their married children several times. A lot of what she said resonated, but some points left me with serious misgivings. For example, she says that if the issue does not affect the parent, they should only offer an opinion if their married child agrees to hear it. Does that fit with what we know about kibbud av v’eim — that a parent needs “permission” to give an opinion to their child? Whether they are married or not should be irrelevant. I would love some clarity on this.

Thank you,

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Thanks for your thoughtful question.

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The requirements of kibbud av v’eim don’t give the parent the right to violate their children’s boundaries, privacy or autonomy. Kibbud av v’eim is a child’s obligation to treat their parents with respect. It is up to

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the parent to make this mitzvah doable. When parents violate their children’s boundaries, they put their child in an impossible position vis-à-vis honoring their parents, which — if you want to maintain a harmonious relationship with your child — is wise to avoid. For perspective, try thinking about what you felt, or would feel, if your parents made demands of you in areas that belong to you, or tried to control decisions that are yours alone to make.

Wishing you much nachas and a healthy relationship with all your children.

POETIC POSTSCRIPT

(Re: It Happened at Midnight, Issue 232) I just wanted to say thank you for including Yaakov Astor’s article on the miraculous destruction of Sancheirev. I don’t think I ever learned about this inspiring and awesome period before.

As a postscript, it’s interesting to note that the British poet Lord George Byron wrote a poem about this story called The Destruction of Sennacherib, published in 1815. The last stanza dramatically attributes the sudden death of the enormous army to Hashem:

And the widows of Ashur are loud in their wail,

And the idols are broke in the temple of Baal;

And the might of the Gentile, unsmote by the sword, Hath melted like snow in the glance of the L-rd!

Thank you for another inspiring issue!

R.P.

IN MY HOME

(Re: My Nachshon Moment, Issue 232)

It was so beautiful to read the backstory of the B’yadeini movement. I know from watching my own girls, and from what I hear from sisters about their girls, that this project caused a huge shift in a positive direction in so many homes. One of my daughters in particular was up so late every night,

and as much as I asked her to stop carrying on conversations with her friends so late at night, it was difficult to enforce it when all of her friends were doing the same!

Much appreciation for the Nachshons behind this movement. May they see much nachas from both their children and students.

A Grateful Mother

SNATCHED, NOT STOLEN

(Re: POV, Issue 232)

Thank you so much for this entertaining collection of readers’ responses! It was such fun to read about other people’s minhagim and traditions and to imagine what other families’ Sedarim look like.

Those POV response, as well as the afikomen stories, brought up memories for me of the first few years after our wedding, when I still found it a bit of a shock that my in-laws’ grandkids didn’t stealthily steal the afikomen; instead, it was a matter of snatching it right out of the hands of the poor guys still stuffing the larger half of their matzos into their zippered afikomen bags.

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(Re: Excursions, Issue 232)

Thank you for a fantastic Yom Tov issue! There was so much entertaining and insightful reading material. I especially appreciated that you put out another issue right before Yom Tov. This meant that we had a fantastic “chometz” issue the week before Pesach (when I really appreciated the escape opportunity the magazine provided) and then another Yom Tov issue full of new and fresh material for Yom Tov itself.

I also really benefited from the Excursions supplement. On Chol Hamoed, when those inevitable words were heard — “Where should we go?” — I had somewhere to turn.

Thank you!

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PARSHAS KEDOSHIM

A Warm Meal and a Warm Heart

Y. Levenstein

There are many mitzvos in the Torah that are applicable at designated times of the year, such as lulav and sukkah, matzah and shofar. Then there are mitzvos that we do at specific times of day, such as Krias Shema. There are other mitzvos that are not confined to any specific timing, but they must be done when a person is in a particular circumstance, such as reciting Birkas Hamazon after eating, or separating terumos and maasros, which only apply in Eretz Yisroel.

Yet other mitzvos can be performed every minute of one’s day and life. Whenever one wants, he can cash in on the golden opportunity; the zechus is always available. One such mitzvah appears in this week’s parsha:

“ Ve’ahavta l’rei’acha kamocha” (Vayikra 19:18).

In just three words, the Torah grants us a mitzvah that encompasses chesed, middos tovos and a pure desire to help another Yid. Just three words that can be actualized myriad times a day, with untold zechusim

Every time one thinks of another Yid, tries to make life easier for someone else, offers chizuk or even a simple, kind greeting, thinks well of a Yid, or offers assistance, he is mekayem this special mitzvah.

THE DAY BEGAN like any other. Reb Moshe Teitscher, a woodcutter in the forests around Chust, Hungary, was loading a raft with freshly chopped logs. The logs were to be driven downstream with the current to towns alongside the banks, where they would be sold.

On most days, as soon as the timber was ready, it was sent off. But today was Erev Tisha B’Av, and the logs were simply being prepared for transit; they would be sent off the morning after the fast.

It seems the raft wasn’t fastened securely enough, because once the logs were loaded, the raft suddenly disconnected and began floating downstream, without anyone directing it.

Reb Moshe was beside himself. Losing the raft would mean losing a great fortune. Following a heter from his rav regarding davar ha’avud, on Tisha B’Av morning, Reb Moshe jumped onto a small boat to search for his missing raft.

After several hours, he found the raft stuck on rocks in the banks of the river. Reb Moshe finished reciting the kinnos and rushed to extract the raft. He pushed and pulled, shoved and yanked. The raft barely budged under its heavy load. Reb Moshe struggled some more. Finally, he succeeded in directing it back into the flowing waters, but not before he seated himself securely onboard so he could steer it this time.

Reb Moshe was sapped of his last strength. It was exhausting work — draining on a regular day, and here he was fasting.

As the sun began to set, Reb Moshe searched for a wharf where he could anchor his load. It wasn’t easy to come by. But he was tired and

He pushed and pulled, shoved and yanked. The raft barely budged under its heavy load

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hungry, and he was desperate to find someplace to stop and break his fast. By the time the raft was moored, it was way past nightfall.

Reb Moshe dusted himself off and tried to get his bearings. The town he had stopped in was Kerestir. He asked around to find out where he could have something to eat, and was pointed to a simple, modest house.

A curious sight met his eyes when he entered. The large dining room was filled to capacity. Dozens of people were sitting and eating heartily after the long fast day. He looked around. There was not a single empty seat to be found.

Finally, he noticed one lone chair at the front of the room that was empty. He dashed over and sat down quickly before someone else would grab it. He rested for a moment and waited for a waiter to bring him his meal so he could eat like everyone else.

to one of the guests, “What’s going on here? Is there something interesting about my behavior? And what’s this strange method of payment?”

The stranger explained. The “restaurant” where he had just ordered his expensive meal was none other than the dining room of Reb Shayale of Kerestir, zy”a, and the smiling waiter who had served him was none other than the tzaddik himself. If that was not enough, the chair he had sat on was the chair of the tzaddik! All other guests were aware of that, and wouldn’t sit on it, which was why it had been the only empty seat in the entire room.

“Did you say Birkas Hamazon?” the waiter replied.

“If you thanked Hashem, then you’ve already paid!”

Several moments later, a man walked out of the kitchen. He came over to Reb Moshe and asked, “What would you like to eat?”

A well-to-do businessman, Reb Moshe had fine taste and the money to pay for delicacies. After such a tiring day, he would treat himself to one of his favorite dishes. “I’ll take a fried flaky dough pocket with vegetable filling,” he said.

The waiter quickly went back to the kitchen. He returned with a tray loaded with fresh bread, salads, and of course a plate of vegetable-filled knishes, as Reb Moshe had ordered. Famished, Reb Moshe began to eat immediately.

He was so absorbed in his meal that he didn’t notice the smirks and smiles of the surrounding guests. He finished eating, recited Birkas Hamazon, and headed over to the waiter so he could pay. “Can I have my bill?” he asked.

“Did you say Birkas Hamazon?” the waiter replied. “If you thanked Hashem, then you’ve already paid!”

A confused look crossed Reb Moshe’s face. That was when he noticed the expressions on the faces of the other guests. He had no idea what was funny. “Tell me,” he said as he turned

Reb Moshe was distressed. He had entered thinking he was in a regular restaurant, and had thus ordered what he thought was a paid meal, freely. But in doing so he had degraded the honor of the well-known tzaddik, Reb Shayale!

Ashamed, he ran to the kitchen and begged Reb Shayale to forgive him. But with the same warm smile with which Reb Shayale had brought him his food, the tzaddik replied, “Why do you speak this way? You look very tired. You must have had an exhausting day. Come, let me show you a room where you can rest and regain your kochos…”

A true paradigm of ahavas Yisrael, Reb Shayale was attuned to the feelings of those around him. Nobody had to say a word; he simply saw the exhausted, worn-out look on another Yid’s face and knew he needed a luscious meal and warm bed. He was supremely devoted to every Yid, fulfilling the mitzvah of “Ve’ahavta l’rei’acha kamocha” to its fullest.

This story, shared by Reb Moshe Teitscher himself, reflects the overflowing ahavas Yisrael, characteristic of Reb Shayale… and explains why droves of Yidden generously emulate his special ways, giving and doing for others in the zechus of the tzaddik. His yahrtzeit is this Shabbos, 3 Iyar.

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mesugal for yeshuos. Yidden of all stripes and types have seen miracles in the zechus of R’ Shaya ben R’ Moshe from Kerister. And this incredible day is nearly upon us.

R’ Shayale’s yahrzeit falls out this coming Shabbos, Parshas Kedoshim. Yidden from all over the world strive to connect to the tzaddik and seek to elevate his name in the effort to be zoche to a yeshua from Above.

R’ Shayale! His name passes our lips with reverence. Even the young among us have heard stories of supernatural miracles that happened in the zechus of R’ Shayale. And these aren’t ancient tales from a hundred years ago; these marvelous wonders are taking place today, in 2024, and especially during the days and weeks leading up to his yahrzeit.

Every Yid needs a yeshua. One for himself; one for another. One for parnassah; one for nachas. One for health; one for shidduchim. They all come together in their struggle, each taking action in their own way to be oleh the neshama of R’ Shayale, hoping and davening for help in their struggles.

One fact is clear to all: the greatness of R’ Shayale lies in his incredible works of chesed. His mesirus nefesh for other Yidden is legendary, helping, feeding, and satiating the poor every day.

R’ Shayale promised his grandchildren: As long as you carry on my legacy of chesed, I will continue to bring yeshuos for Klal Yisroel.

And so it is. R’ Shayele’s einiklach appointed brothers R’ Moshe Shmiel and R’ Meir Yehosaf Rottenberg to lead the empire of chesed that is Rav Lehoshia, the venerable organization that has fed thousands of hungry children in Eretz Yisroel for the last 50 years.

It’s no surprise that countless donors and supporters of the organization were zoche to awesome yeshuos after their generous contributions. The pasuk (Tehillim 37:26), “Kol hayom chonen u’malveh v’zaro l’vracha” comes alive before our very eyes.

R’ Shayale immersed himself in a world of giving to Yidden, and today, we reap the blessings that he sowed as his einiklach continue in his ways and form the vessel where blessings can flow.

During this time of yeshua and hope, R’ Shayale’s einiklach approach Klal Yisroel with a heartfelt plea for help. Just once a year, they ask our dear brothers and sisters to help them in feeding the hungry children of Eretz Yisroel who, without Rav Lehoshia’s assistance, would not have food to eat.

Yidden have been turning to Rav Lehoshia for years now to enjoy R’ Shayale’s promise, and thanks to their fierce support, the organization is able to continue with their holy avodah. And more than simply continue – thanks to benevolent donors, they are able to expand their distribution and reach even more Yidden who need them.

Due to the yahrzeit falling out on Shabbos this year, many donors and supporters won’t be able to visit Kerestir, creating an even bigger yearning and movement to forge a connection with the tzaddik.

One of the legendary gifts that Reb Shayele bestowed to his followers was the special kameyas that he issued for protection. Today, the descendants of Reb Shayale are continuing their grandfather’s legacy by writing special kameyas that bring tremendous bracha to this world, and these amulets will be gifted to donors who sign up to sponsor a child for $72 per month.

Additionally, this year sees a new opportunity for those who donate to Rav Lehoshia, with an exciting raffle. Donors who contribute $391 (the gematria of “yeshua”) will be entered in a raffle to win an apartment en route to R’ Shayale’s tzion in Kerestir.

During the yahrzeit, Rav Lehoshia will have a large tent set up right near R’ Shayale’s tzion, where visitors will be able to enjoy coffee, mezonos, lekach and broinfen. They will also be able to write a kvittel before entering the tzion and leave a pidyon that will help continue the chain of chesed. Visitors can also receive the kemaya and enter the raffle for the apartment in Kerestir.

Sunday night, as the day of tefillos come to a close, visitors can take part in a lavish seudah in the Rav Lehoshia tent, along with chashuva rabbanim and einiklach of R’ Shayale. The meal will be followed by niggunim, divrei hisoireres, and stories of the tzaddik

It’s clear that continuing to help the chasadim of the tzaddik brings incredible nachas to Hashem, and continuing in his ways brings great zechusim.

You can contribute by calling the Rav Lhoishia office at 718-682-5056, where you can also be mazkir a name, and messengers will deliver your request at the tzion of R’ Shayale.

New 10 MPH Speed Limits May Be on Its Way to NYC

In case driving 25 miles per hour on city streets doesn’t seem slow enough, the City Council is considering legislation that could drop speed limits even further.

Control of city speed limits could soon be shifting from New York State to the city under the latest budget package. While speed limits on roads that have three lanes in each direction would remain 25 miles per hour, most speed limits would be dropped to 20 miles per hour. In a few instances, speed limits would plummet to 10 miles per hour.

The changes would be part of Sammy’s Law, a bill named for a twelve-year-old Brooklyn boy who was killed by a speeding driver more than a decade ago. Sammy’s mother, Amy Cohen, has been trying to get speed limits dropped for more than 10 years.

“Sammy would be turning 24 this year,” said Cohen. “As part of this fight, I have met with legislative staff who would have been his age.”

Hoping to Curb Congestion, NYC Incentivizes Overnight Deliveries

Off-peak deliveries may be the wave of the future in New York City, which is offering $6 million in incentives to shift

their deliveries to off-peak hours.

The city’s new Off-Hour Delivery Program has multiple goals including reducing congestion, eliminating double parking, boosting traffic safety and protecting the environment. Introducing the program on April 24, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said that making deliveries between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. was an idea whose time has come.

“New Yorkers are receiving more deliveries than ever before, and we are making them cleaner, safer and more efficient,” said Rodriguez. “This incentive program will support local businesses and benefit all New Yorkers by reducing the number of delivery trucks on our roads during busy daytime hours.”

As much as 90% of goods are moved through the five boroughs by truck, with deliveries often made during times when streets are most crowded and parking is limited. New York City made its Off-Hours Delivery pilot program permanent in 2010, with 27 businesses with more than 100 locations already receiving their shipments outside of daytime hours. The city hopes to have 5,000 delivery locations receiving their goods during off-peak hours by 2040.

The $6 million in incentives, along with another $5 million from the Central Business District Tolling Program, will be used to pay for tools and to implement strategies that will make overnight deliveries a feasible reality for businesses large and small.

Two webinars will be held in June for businesses to learn how they can receive a one-time grant to make the leap to overnight deliveries.

MTA Rolls Out Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras

Drivers in New York City had better think twice before parking in the five boroughs’ designated bus lanes, with new cameras installed on approximately 600 buses issuing automatic tickets to offenders.

The Automated Bus Lane Enforcement cameras have already been installed on 21 routes, with plans in place to significantly expand the

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program in the coming months. Data has demonstrated the program’s effectiveness, with the Metropolitan Transportation Agency reporting a 20% decrease in collisions and a 5% improvement in bus speeds. With fines beginning at $50 for the first offense and increasing to $250, only 8% of drivers have received more than two tickets since the program’s initial roll out.

New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez categorized automatic enforcement as a proven behavior changer.

“Unless you are a bus operator, you shouldn’t be driving, standing or parking in our bus lanes,” said Rodriguez. “These new bus-mounted cameras will make service faster and more reliable for thousands of daily riders.”

Anti-Semitism Awareness Act Passes the House by Overwhelming Majority

Responding to an alarming new wave of anti-Semitism sweeping the nation, a law aimed at stemming anti-Jewish violence passed the House of Representatives last week and is on its way to the Senate.

Sponsored by Representative Mike Lawler, the bill passed by a margin of 320 to 19. Lawler echoed the words of the Pesach Seder as he rallied support for the legislation prior to the House vote: “In every generation, the Jewish people have been scapegoated, harassed, evicted from their homeland and murdered,” said Lawler. “The Jewish people need our support now. They need action now.”

Legislators on both sides of the aisle threw their support behind the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act.

“The effort to crush anti-Semitism and hatred in any form is not a Democratic or Republican issue,” said Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “It’s an American issue that must be addressed in a bipartisan manner with the fierce urgency of now.”

Representative Jerry Nadler was one of the more notable members of the House to vote against the bill. Nadler, who is Jewish, said that

the legislation’s definition of anti-Semitism was too broad, and that it threatened the congressionally guaranteed right to free speech. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who proudly expounds on the derivation of his name and refers to himself as the “shomer Yisroel” when speaking at Jewish events, declined to comment on the bill, saying that he had yet to see the legislation.

Discriminatory Zoning Not Okay, AG Tells Catskills Township

New York State Attorney General Letitia James has weighed in on an ongoing dispute in Sullivan County, warning local officials that multiple township zoning laws violated state laws.

Hamodia reported that James sent a letter to Forestburgh Township officials on April 19 regarding multiple laws enacted after a chasidic developer bought Lost Lake Resort, a faltering 2,557-unit housing project. Forestburgh officials have reportedly slapped Lost Lake Resort with multiple fees and seemingly arbitrary impediments, with a closed town meeting resulting in additional rules targeting houses of worship that require them to have larger setbacks and parcels of land than other similar structures.

In her letter, James advised Forestburgh officials that the new laws appeared to discriminate against houses of worship, and the fact that they were enacted in secrecy violated state Open Meeting laws. The township was also sued two years ago in federal court ago by the developer, Rabbi Mordechai Zev Halberstam, for discrimination.

Maris Rutner of the Sullivan County Jewish Community Council applauded the attorney general’s involvement as well as that of the United States Justice Department.

“We expect the township to conduct themselves in compliance with the law and treat us without any discrimination,” said Rutner.

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Despite knowing that her future husband has issues with his liver, Debbie marries him. Soon after their wedding, Gavi’s health deteriorates.

We hadn’t been back home for long when the summons came. Gavi’s hepatologist wanted to meet me.

“Bring your wife,” he told Gavi. “It’s about time we get acquainted.”

I met Professor Lowenstein, the doctor who’d been with my husband since his diagnosis ten years prior. He wanted to explain Gavi’s condition in greater detail, especially to me, because there was evidence of damage to the liver.

“With PSC, primary sclerosing cholangitis,” the professor intoned, looking at me over the rim of his glasses, “as you already know” — I hadn’t, though, not really — “we see a very gradual process, in which the disease slowly damages the bile ducts, which are connected to the liver. Eventually, this damage to the bile ducts causes liver damage. After several more years, it leads to cirrhosis,

scarring of the liver. In most cases, the liver eventually loses its ability to function. Are you with me?” I nodded silently. “We’re going to have to start facing the possibility that there’s a transplant in our future,” he said gravely. “Gavi’s liver is deteriorating.”

“When?” I asked, my lips feeling dry and cracked.

Professor Lowenstein studied me. “That’s al ways the question,” he replied. “And there’s no good answer. I suspect it will be anywhere between one year and seven, or even ten, years away. You see, it doesn’t matter how sick Gavi feels, or how many complications his failing liv er causes. What matters are the numbers on his blood work. Yes, there is deteriora tion, we can clearly see that on the imaging scans, but his bloodwork is stable.

“Another thing I’d like you to consider,” Professor Lowen stein said, “is that, seeing as you are both U.S. citizens, you may want to put out feelers for having the transplant done there. It’s often easier to get

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organs in the States. You might even consider moving there for a year, or more, so that you can be in their system. That way, you’ll be in line for a transplant when you need one.”

Over the next few months, we spoke to askanim and to my inlaws, exploring our various options. Moving to the U.S. didn’t seem like a good idea; there was no way to know when Gavi would actually need the transplant, and our entire families, on both sides, were here.

“WE’RE GOING TO HAVE TO START FACING THE POSSIBILITY THAT THERE’S A TRANSPLANT IN OUR FUTURE,” HE

SAID GRAVELY

crushing. I was close with my mother, and to make things even more complicated, she worked in an office near mine and would see me often at work. I couldn’t say anything, not about the chance of an upcoming transplant, not about being sent to the ER, because then she’d ask questions and tell my father. Next my siblings might find out, and then everyone would feel bad for him and look at him differently. So I respected my husband’s wishes, and once again, did not say a word.

Unlike our previous admission, this time, they didn’t let Gavi leave the following day. They drained the fluids again, Gavi underwent another MRI and ultrasound, and they kept him for ten full days.

A few months later, Gavi once again began feeling unwell. He was swollen all over and felt terribly weak. Just as it had eight months earlier, the day began with my getting ready to go to work, and Gavi telling me that he’d made a doctor’s appointment. Once again, the doctor sent him to the hospital. Once again, Gavi called me at work to tell me they were admitting him to drain the fluids and run some tests. But this time, I found it hard to be strong. I felt so heavy and tired. The thought of schlepping back and forth between Yerushalyim and Beit Shemesh on public transportation felt so overwhelming. What made it even harder was that Gavi didn’t want me to share this update with anyone. He didn’t want to be pitied. Didn’t want to be different. Didn’t want people thinking about him, shaking their heads, clicking their tongues, talking about him. The very thought distressed him. I knew how important this was to Gavi, so I’d never told my friends about his medical condition. I’d barely even mentioned it to my parents. Keeping this newest development a secret from them was

My in-laws, being the only other ones who knew what was going on, and being cognizant of the fact that I was in a delicate state, paid for me to take taxis back and forth. I was working, rushing to the hospital, coming home to sleep in my apartment alone, and starting it all over again the next morning. Seeing my mother every day at work was very difficult. I wanted nothing more than to tell her everything and cry into her shoulder.

Finally, on the eighth day of Gavi’s hospitalization, I broke down and told her what was going on. She couldn’t believe I hadn’t told her, and that she hadn’t been able to help. She started crying as I tried to explain my husband’s reluctance to share.

“You did the right thing,” she told me. “You put your husband’s wishes before your own.”

I received nothing but support from her, and before I left for the hospital, she came back into my office with a full, home-cooked meal for Gavi and myself to share. It was such a relief to have told her, but I had to remain loyal to Gavi and couldn’t continue sharing anything with anyone I wanted to.

During the time Gavi was in the hospital, I found myself avoiding speaking to my friends. Not only was I too exhausted to do so, but I also knew that speaking to my closest friends would make me spill the beans, and I couldn’t do that to my husband. I avoided their phone calls with the full knowledge that I was hurting them, but kept reminding myself that my husband’s wishes were paramount.

TO BE CONTINUED…

CHAPTER 9

Chavi takes a job at the psychiatric practice she visited with Zevi. Yoel does his first few hours of community service at a Harlem park.

After years of languishing in the basement, the gym equipment was finally being put to use.

First, the elliptical. Now, the heated massage chair.

Bob was a Goliath. He lugged the chair upstairs single-handedly; Russy couldn’t hold a step stool with such ease. He dropped it in the center of the family room and sent her off in search of some pillows.

Russy returned with the pillows and a clean shirt for Yoel. He waved her away, annoyed. Bob practically threw Yoel down into the cavernous chair and turned on all the functions at once.

When the back roller hit his scapula, Yoel yelped. Bob adjusted some buttons and turned on the lower-back heating.

Yoel moaned quietly. Russy hung around like the unwanted shirt.

“Call Barry,” Yoel grunted.

Russy called.

“He’ll be here in a half hour,” she reported quietly.

“That’s a half hour too late,” he muttered.

Russy hung around for another minute, then went to join Glenda in the bedrooms she was Pesach cleaning. Not that Glenda needed her, but the family room didn’t feel very familylike.

There was a knock at the door. Lately, she hated those knocks, and she considered ignoring it.

“Maybe it’s Barry,” Yoel called.

Although it was less than ten minutes after she had spoken to the lawyer, she went to the door.

At her doorstep stood Rav Viener and Lemmel, the shul gabbai.

What were they doing here?

“Can I help the rav?” she asked. After that phone call she’d made out of desperation, she’d never followed up, despite the rav’s encouragement. Things had seemed so much better after the verdict. She’d felt so much better.

“I have a shul meeting scheduled

here today.” The rav turned to Lemmel as if explaining the gabbai’s presence.

The rav lowered his voice. “I plan on speaking to Yoel about what we discussed after the meeting.”

Russy nodded.

“Can I speak to Yoel now?”

“He — he isn’t feeling so well. I’ll ask him if he’s available.”

He wasn’t.

He also looked positively stricken when he realized he’d forgotten about the meeting.

“We were supposed to have a meeting regarding some of the Pesach tzedakah issues. But not now.”

But the rav wouldn’t take no for an answer. “If Reb Yoel isn’t feeling well, I should be mevaker choleh.” He instructed Lemmel to wait, and he followed Russy inside. Russy helplessly led the way.

“Reb Yoel, I’m sorry to hear you’re not feeling well.”

Yoel nodded curtly, sending silent

messages to Russy.

What was she supposed to do?

The rav was having a hard time hiding his shock at Yoel’s blackened shirt and obvious pain. Yoel was lying in the chair with the footrests all the way up. He fumbled with the controls in an effort to sit up straight, but the buttons conspired against him, and he was almost upside down by the time he figured it all out.

“Harav Viener, I’m sorry. I got hurt in a little, uh, fall. I’ll be fine tomorrow; we can reschedule for then.”

“Of course. Don’t worry about the meeting. If you need anything, maybe I can help.” His eyes were so kind, Russy almost cried from the longing to unburden herself.

“Thank you, but I’m good,” Yoel said firmly.

So her one chance to talk was slipping away.

The rav sighed and slowly left the room.

* * * * *

Barry was the unlucky one to be on the receiving end of Yoel’s wrath.

“It’s all your fault!” Yoel spat as Barry hurried in.

Barry looked like he wanted to be anywhere but their family room. If not for the new Audi parked outside and sponsored by this case, he probably would’ve upped and left for good.

“Barry. The joke is over. Maybe we should appeal.”

Barry didn’t bother answering.

Yoel glared, and then gave him a blow by blow account of his ill-fated afternoon at the park. When he got to the part of the leaf blower, Barry finally cracked up.

“Go ahead, laugh.” Yoel’s eyes smoldered. “It was your idea!”

“I have an idea,” Barry said finally. He tugged at one hair that had missed the shave. “That synagogue of yours. It isn’t registered under Brandwein Holdings, is it?”

Yoel shook his head and winced. His neck had taken a beating.

“And you have some charities set up, am I right?”

Yoel nodded. Nodding was better for his neck.

“But it’s not in Manhattan.”

Yoel shook his head, forgetting again how painful the move was.

“I’m on to something. With your age

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and previous clean record, I think we can arrange this as soon as the end of the week.”

He tapped his tablet. “When can I speak to the rabbi of the synagogue? We’ll need his help.”

“The rabbi?” Yoel asked. He turned off the massage function and sat up straight. “We’ll need his help?” he parroted.

Barry nodded.

* * * * *

Chavi had always kept certain aspects of her home life secret, but now that she also had a job she couldn’t talk about, finding safe topics of conversation was getting steadily more complicated.

She couldn’t talk about her struggles with Zevi. Nor about the impossible struggle to schedule and keep and follow up on all the appointments he needed. And now she couldn’t even talk about her job, not even about the fact that she had a job. That left the weather.

But there were only so many clouds in the sky.

Chavi eyed the clock as her mother chatted about Pesach plans and Seder schedules and even the next siyum. She had to be at work in fifteen minutes. But what choice did she have? She had to continue the conversation, or she would raise red flags, and she couldn’t use her cell phone, either, because then her mother would ask where she was.

She mentally compiled a list of everything she still had to accomplish before leaving the house. Glenda needed Pesach cleaning instructions, she had to schedule Zevi’s next horse riding session, and she had to call the cheder to let them know Zevi would be leaving early to have some routine labs done to make sure he was doing well on his new ADHD meds.

Her job was great and all, and would slowly chip away at the debt they’d accumulated. But as a woman who had never before worked a day in her life, she did not know how to work on Erev Pesach.

Her one reprieve was their weekly meeting with the rav. For the first time in their lives, they had an unbiased listening ear. And they were all feeling the difference every day, especially Zevi.

But meeting with the rav was another taboo topic, and further strained the phone calls with her mother.

Chavi finally clocked in at ten o’clock.

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She greeted Mrs. Merdick, the woman with the large glasses who’d hired her, and headed straight to her cubicle.

The office was transitioning from handwritten files to digital records. The changeover had been in process for a decade or so, and no one knew exactly where they were up to. Dr. Kogel had liked her idea of starting from scratch in alphabetical order. She sat in the back room, which suited her just fine. As much as she wanted a new friend or some adult company, she had a hard time making conversation just now.

With only a computer and the stack of files to keep her company, she typed names, dates of birth, diagnoses and treatment plans all day.

She had finished the letter G and was starting on the H now. Her fingers ached, so when her phone rang, she stood up for a mini-break.

It was Menachem.

“Hi, Menachem,” she greeted her baby brother.

“Hi, Chavi.” He sounded rushed. “Listen, the zman is ending this week, and I cannot come back for another zman.”

“Aha.”

“Don’t ‘aha’ me. You’re the only one I can think of calling.”

“What an honor,” she replied dryly. “Why do I get this kavod?”

“Why? Because Tatty doesn’t hear me. And Chuni and Yosef Yehuda are always on Tatty’s side of things. Which leaves you.”

“You can talk to Mommy.”

He didn’t bother replying.

“What’s going on, Menachem?” Chavi asked.

“I’m rotting! That’s what! All the bachurim my age are going on to Eretz Yisroel or are there already. But I have to stay near Tatty. Tied to his gartel.”

“Did you try talking to him already?” Chavi asked. She was the mature adult here and at least had to ask the right questions.

“No. I didn’t try,” he said bitterly. “What do you think? I tried a million times. But he doesn’t hear me.” His voice broke a bit. “All he says is that he loves when I’m close to him so he can schep nachas live. I’m his nachas machine!”

“That’s a compliment, Menachem. He allowed Chuni to go.”

“I’m moichel the compliment. And we both know he regretted sending Chuni. He needs us all here. To see us, to control

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“Menachem,” Chavi said slowly, “it’s not like that. He really thinks it’s best for you.”

“So you’re going to side with him too,” Menachem said bitterly. “I thought you’d get it.”

She did. She understood his desire to move on, to move. He didn’t have the same zitzfleish Chuni and Yosef Yehuda had. She got that.

But she also got her father. All through Zevi’s sessions, she’d so wanted to make things right for him. To provide him with all the answers at evaluations, to help him up the horse at therapy, and to answer his questions at Dr. Kogel.

It had been torturous to observe her child struggle when she could so easily make it right for him.

That’s when she’d finally understood, at least a little, how her father must feel. If he had so many resources to make things right in his kids’ lives, of course he took things a bit too far. And if it made him blind to the pain he caused along the way? It still came from love.

“I didn’t say I’m siding with him,” Chavi said sharply. “I totally get you, and I think you’re right. It’s just sometimes, as a mother, I understand that feeling of wanting to make your kids’ lives right. Tatty does that by sending you to the right yeshivos and trying to keep you close.”

“Since when did you become such a therapist?”

Chavi smiled. If only he knew where she was. She sat down at the desk again and picked up the next file. Her little break was over.

“The only advice I can give you is to speak to someone smart.”

Menachem was quiet, listening.

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“Rav Veiner is the perfect person. He’s a smart man, with crystal clear daas Torah, and he can help you. He knows Tatty, the family. I’ll make the appointment for you.”

Menachem didn’t protest. She hung up and went back to typing. Name, date of birth, diagnosis. Every file was a name, a person, a life, a family. Some had bigger problems and some had smaller ones. How had their families accepted their struggles, hopes and shattered dreams?

Were they all as multi-layered as Zevi’s thin file nestled in the S pile? TO BE CONTINUED…

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Post-Pesach, every balabusta worth her salt gets out her trusty mixer to bake some challah and cake. That’s why The Boro Park View reached out to Esty Engel of The Bundt Shoppe to hear more about the cakes she produces and to get some recipes that are as doable as they are beautiful.

How did you get started in this line?

I’m always in the kitchen, and I bake a ton. My mixer can be out on the counter from Sunday to Friday. My mother was once in my house when I took a beautiful Bundt out of the oven, and she said, “Why don’t you start selling these?” So I did.

What was the first cake you actually sold?

I think it was an Amaretto. First I sold mainly to family, friends and neighbors, and then it took off from there, all by word of mouth. By now a Bundt I’ve baked has made it all the way to Montreal.

Why is the Bundt always such a winner?

I love the Bundt because it uses very basic ingredients, and it can go from mixer to table in no time. If you find out that you’re getting guest at the very last minute, or if you need something for a l’chaim, a Bundt is the perfect choice, and it presents so nicely. And, of course, it’s delicious! If there’s one on your counter, you just feel like a balabusta

Can you share one insider secret?

Bundts freeze very well, so it’s great to stock up and keep some in your freezer. Also, always use tons of baking spray to coat the pan. If you think you’re spraying enough oil, spray some more. I probably use one bottle of spray per three or four cakes.

What was your most memorable sale?

I once had a woman order fifteen Bundts for one kiddush! She wanted all kinds of different flavors and glazes. Three days later, it was ready and delivered.

CINNAMON SWIRL BUNDT

If you’re looking for that perfect go-to cake that has minimal ingredients, doesn’t take more than seven minutes to get into the oven, and is delicious, too — this is it!

INGREDIENTS

6 eggs

2 cups sugar

1 tsp. vanilla sugar

1 cup oil

2 tsp. baking powder

2 cups Wondermills flour

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 heaping T. cocoa

GLAZE

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 T. light corn syrup or honey

1 T. soy milk

½ tsp. vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Beat the eggs and sugars on medium until fluffy.

3. Add the oil slowly, and then add the baking powder and flour. Mix until combined. Do not overmix.

4. Spray a Bundt pan (Nordicware brand is the best) with baking spray. Don’t skimp on the spray!

5. Pour three-quarters of the batter into the pan.

6. Add the cinnamon and cocoa to the mixing bowl.

7. Pour into the pan and marbelize.

8. Bake for 50 minutes to an hour. Remove the cake from the oven.

9. After 10 to 15 minutes, flip the pan onto a lined cooling rack. When the cake is completely cool, combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cake.

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INGREDIENTS

5 eggs

2½ cups sugar

2 heaping scoops vanilla sugar

1 cup oil

1 cup orange juice

1 T. coffee dissolved in 1 cup hot water

1½ tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

2½ cups Wondermills flour

1 cup cocoa Pinch of salt

GLAZE

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 T. oil

1½ T. cocoa

2 T. hot water

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Mix eggs and sugars on medium until fluffy.

3. Add liquid ingredients one at a time, then add dry ingredients one at a time. Do not overmix.

4. Spray Bundt pan (Nordicware brand is the best) with baking spray. Don’t skimp on the spray!

5. Pour batter into a Bundt pan, and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before flipping over onto a lined cooling rack.

7. When the cake is completely cool, combine glaze ingredients and pour over the cake.

VANILLA BUNDT

Delicious and moist, this cake is a real crowdpleaser. It might just disappear before you get a slice.

INGREDIENTS

4 eggs

2 cups sugar

1 cup oil

1 cup orange juice

1 T. vanilla extract

2 cups Wondermills flour

3 tsp. baking powder

1 package instant vanilla pudding Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Slowly add the oil, and then slowly add the orange juice.

4. Add the rest of the ingredients, mixing after each addition. Mix until combined. Do not overmix.

5. Spray a Bundt pan (Nordicware brand is the best) with baking spray. Don’t skimp on the spray!

6. Pour batter into a Bundt pan, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before flipping over onto a lined cooling rack. When the cake is completely cool, dust with confectioners’ sugar.

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When the time came to find work so that he could put bread on the table, he realized that was literally what he was going to do — put bread on the table. Bread has always formed the mainstay of the human diet, and for Favi, baking bread is about going back to the basics, and back to a time when bread was made from just two ingredients: flour and water (with a pinch of salt).

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that he would somehow make it into the food industry.

Most people who dream of working with food are pulled toward the perceived glamor of haute cuisine, but Favi was determined to go in a different direction.

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Over the past two years, Crave Sourdough has steadily gained recognition among sourdough fans in Brooklyn. But like the process of making sourdough itself, Crave’s journey was a long one. Every sourdough-maker will tell you that it takes time, patience and perseverance to master the skills that are required to achieve the perfect crumb and balanced flavor that are the hallmarks of great sourdough. Favi Rosenwasser found that the process of establishing his new business venture was much the same: filled with trial and error, self-doubt, and a liberal sprinkling of siyata d’Shmaya.

The seed for Crave’s sourdough breads was planted almost two decades before Crave opened its doors in Williamsburg. As a young bochur, Favi came across a recipe for bread.

“It was the first time I realized that you could make bread at home instead of buying it from a bakery,” he says.

That realization sparked an interest in food in general, and by the time he was a young married man thinking about parnassah, he already knew

“The food industry can be harsh,” Favi explains. “Working in a fancy restaurant is an all-day job, and I wanted to have time to spend with my family.”

After doing some research, Favi came across the concept of sourdough bread. “I was completely fascinated by the idea of making bread out of just two or three ingredients,” he says, “and without the need for lab-processed yeast.”

He bought as many books on the subject as he could find, and soon began experimenting in his kitchen.

“I was in shanah rishonah and learning in kollel when I first attempted to make sourdough,” he shares. “During bein hasedarim, I would head home to work on my starter and dough. Learning to make sourdough is a messy endeavor, and I had to have the kitchen all cleaned up by the time my wife came home from work.”

For months, Favi tried to make a dough that was good enough to bake with, but he was faced with one flop after the other. “Handling the dough is the most complicated and messiest part,” he explains. “It takes time until you find

the confidence.” The first loaf he actually managed to put into the oven was for the vachnacht of his eldest son. “It was so sour, it was inedible,” Favi says with a laugh.

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He may not have realized it at the time, but while he was slogging over uncooperative starters and gooey doughs, Favi had discovered the secret ingredient that transforms a kernel of an idea into a thriving business — passion for his craft.

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For years, passion was practically all Favi had to show for himself. That, and sourdough breads that were getting better and better with each batch. Eventually, Favi’s endeavors bore breads that were fit to be shared with family and friends. That was when Favi began to seriously consider opening some kind of sourdough business. No entrepreneur’s story is

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complete without the naysayers, though, and Favi was inevitably surrounded by skeptics who proclaimed sourdough a niche product that only health nuts would go for.

This was years before the sourdough frenzy hit the world during the early days of the pandemic. Sourdough has been around for millennia, but it was the pandemic that thrust it into the spotlight for 21st century foodies and health nuts alike, especially in the frum community. Even then, skeptics thought that it was just a fad that would soon go the way of Dalgona (whipped) coffee, hot chocolate bombs, and other time-consuming food activities that went viral when everyone was stuck at home.

Fermented foods are full of natural probiotics that are great for gut health. But the thing with bacteria is that hot temperatures kill them. Sourdough in its raw state contains probiotics, but if those are killed off during the baking process, then why is sourdough healthy?

The process of fermentation is actually part of digestion, since fermentation breaks down nutrients that our bodies can’t. So even though you don’t get the benefits of probiotics in your gut, the bacteria have already done their job by partly digesting your food for you, which is why sourdough is so easy on the stomach.

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Four years on, it’s safe to say that sourdough is here to stay, but in the pre-pandemic world, Favi’s dreams of a sourdough business were well before their time.

At first, Favi was undeterred by the negativity and met with one potential investor after the other. But when a deal that he had thought was a sure thing fell through at the last minute, Favi lost heart. He decided to gain experience in the food industry and went to work in a pizza store that also sold challah for Shabbos. He was supposed to make his sourdough in the challah bakery, but the arrangement didn’t work out, and eventually, he lost his job. There’s only so much rejection that a man can take, and Favi had reached his limit.

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PEOPLE COME AND SIT INTO THE STORE TO ENJOY MY BREAD AND DIPS — FOR FREE”

Having shelved his sourdough dreams, Favi worked as a plumber for a while, but he found his job tedious. When that job didn’t work out either, he found himself going back to sourdough, which had never been far from the forefront of his mind.

Once again, Favi’s sourdough business hovered shapelessly on the periphery of his mind, enticing him with its potential, while its lack of fruition left a sour taste in his mouth. Despite his unwavering belief in his product, Favi was suffering from burn-out.

“I simply couldn’t bring myself to bake sourdough,” he confesses. “The smell of the dough reminded me of all of my failures.”

But he’s a baker at heart, and so finally, Favi decided to just go for it. Realizing that he had to

start somewhere, Favi began selling gourmet sandwiches from his home, made from bread that he sourced from a bakery. His sandwich platters quickly became popular for parties and corporate lunches, and he managed to build a loyal customer base. Now that he had actual customers, Favi found that doors began opening for him, and people who could help him, like commercial appliance brokers, realtors and lenders, began to pay attention to his ideas, which was all the encouragement he needed.

TheSweetSmellofSuccess

After almost a decade of floating ideas for a sourdough business, Favi finally experienced a hefty dose of siyata d’Shmaya, and everything somehow fell into place. He ordered an oven and managed to locate the perfect space for his new bakery, which had become available right when he needed it.

Crave started off with an oven, a commercial mixer and a few bannetons (bread-proof-

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ing baskets used when baking sourdough). But its doors were not yet open to the public. Behind the metal shutters, Favi was rediscovering his passion for sourdough. He hadn’t baked any bread in years, so he spent his days starting from scratch.

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Once Favi figured out how to use his oven, he began baking larger batches of bread and advertising his wares. Then came spring, and Favi figured that with the nice weather outside, it was the perfect time to pull up his shutters. Crave was finally open for business!

and bread is one of the only things he eats. Since fermentation increases the protein content of bread, sourdough is so nourishing, it’s like an entire meal. I love watching the local kids eat this kind of food.”

“MY PERSONAL FAVORITE IS THE PLAIN BREAD. WITH A LOAF OF PLAIN BREAD, I GET TO FEEL THE ENTIRETY OF THE BREAD — THE AROMA, THE TASTE, THE TEXTURE”

Nowadays, Crave’s selection of loaves, baguettes and focaccia flies off the shelves. But in the early days, Favi had to convince passersby to give his bread a try. “I would stand outside on the sidewalk and literally hand people loaves of bread for free. Even so, people were reluctant to taste it,” Favi shares. They would buy it for the foodie in their lives, but didn’t yet see sourdough as something they themselves could enjoy.

Then Favi had a brainstorm. He made some homemade dips, like garlic confit and his shvigger’s mayonnaise. Instead of offering whole loaves, he sliced them up and encouraged people to try it with the dips. Thus began a Crave ritual that Favi says is one of his favorite parts of the business.

“Every Thursday and Friday, people come and sit in the store to enjoy my bread and dips — for free.”

He especially loves seeing the neighborhood kids eating his food. “One of my kids is a very picky eater,

It’s not just the delicious bread and dips that draw kids to the store; as far as bakeries go, Crave is a unique concept in other ways as well. Favi wanted customers to be able to watch the workers in the bakery, and so at first the store was completely open-plan. When two little kids climbed into the oversized mixer (luckily,

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it wasn’t working at the time!), he closed off the baking area, but still left an open section in the front of the store from which customers can see the action taking place in the back.

BacktoBasics

FAVI’S TIPS FOR STORING SOURDOUGH

1. Fresh sourdough can be stored in a paper bag for a day or two.

2. A loaf that has been cut open should be stored with the cut side facing down to prevent it from crusting.

3. To keep bread fresh for several days, store it in a plastic bag. Preheat an oven to 450o, and reheat the bread for 12 minutes.

4. To store bread for longer, freeze it. Defrost completely before reheating as above.

While researching sourdough, Favi came to the realization that most of the food we consume is so heavily processed, it bears little resemblance to its natural form. Even bakery bread, which one would think is fairly healthy, is made from processed and bleached flour, along with lots of artificial additives and preservatives to make the bread shelf-stable. Yeast, too, is a synthetic product. By its very nature, sourdough is free of all the junk. Instead of yeast, sourdough relies on the fermentation of flour and water (called a starter) to achieve a well-risen dough.

Favi explains why, when it comes to food, innovation is not always the correct approach. “In the olden days, people didn’t have all these chemicals and machines that we use today, so their food was much purer. For instance, using oil in baked goods is a new concept, common only since WWII. Before that, self-respecting housewives only used butter or animal fats; oil was only for the poor. When you adapt to the way things are done, when you substitute an ingredient for a cheaper alternative, eventually you’re left with a product that is unrecognizable and not very tasty.”

After discovering the significance of using quality and natural ingredients, Favi knew this was the direction he was going to take. Crave’s bread may contain only flour, water and salt, but the flour is top-quality and unprocessed, and the salt is unprocessed sea salt. “You’d be surprised by how much salt affects bread,” Favi says, “even though there’s only a small amount in the dough. Not only does the salt affect the taste; it also affects the

shape.”

Despite championing the use of natural ingredients, Favi admits that staying true to his vision is a constant challenge. “I crunch the numbers and see that I could be selling the bread for way cheaper if only I would compromise on quality. But I’ve seen passionate entrepreneurs whose businesses have failed because they were too focused on the price. It’s more important to focus on quality.”

Today, Favi is still experimenting. He supplies bread not only to his customers who are drawn to Crave’s warm and funky store, but also to supermarkets in Brooklyn, Monsey and Lakewood. Still, his product is always evolving.

“Our most popular bread is the one covered with a mix of sesame, flax and sunflower seeds,” Favi says, “but my personal favorite is the plain bread. With a loaf of plain bread, I get to feel the entirety of the bread — the aroma, the taste, the texture — and I can best compare it to all the breads I’ve made before.”

Favi describes his bread as having a light yogurty flavor and the lingering sourness that forms the essence of any fermented food. Favi adds depth of flavor to his breads by creating his own blend of wheat, rye and spelt flours.

Staying true to tradition, Favi produces high-hydration sourdough by using a technique that harks back to the time before mechanical mixers. The high water content in the dough yields a moist crumb, which enables the bread to stay fresh for days.

“Since the bread contains no preservatives whatsoever, the bread will gradually begin to harden,” Favi explains. “After one week, the loaf will be hard all the way through, and after two weeks, it will be hard as a rock. But reheat it in the oven for a few minutes, and it will be wonderfully fresh, as if it came straight from the bakery!”

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Delicately scented, this aromatic rosemary oil is elegance in a bottle.

INGREDIENTS

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3 sprigs fresh, checked rosemary

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring olive oil and rosemary to a very low simmer for 5 minutes. Do not allow oil to smoke.

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1 cup neutral oil such as canola

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Use Your Noodle

NESANEL YOEL SAFRAN

THIS MISTAKE HAPPENED WELL OVER TWO DECADES AGO, AND ONLY NOW CAN I BEAR TO PUT IT TO PAPER.

I’d been an ambitious young caterer trying to make my name on the local food scene. I finally got my big break when a famous chassidishe rebbe was coming to Eretz Yisroel from America, and I was hired to cater the gala Shabbos tischen, bound to attract hundreds.

They wanted me to make Yerushalmi kugel for the kiddush. When they asked if I knew how, I shrugged, said “Sure,” and went diving for my cookbooks.

I knew that real Yerushalmi kugel was cooked in large, high-walled pots as opposed to baking pans, so I rounded up a couple such pots, and I was all set. I planned to make the kugels on Thursday, but between our young family’s needs and my proclivity to procrasti-

molded round kugels on parallel horizontal planes about three-quarters of an inch thick, and then cutting down on the stacked layers with four or so diagonal cuts.

Time was passing quickly, and before I knew it, the shul’s gabbai was honking outside my door. I hadn’t yet had a chance to slice the kugels, but no problem, I’d just show up early enough on Shabbos morning to slice them then.

The big day arrived. The shul was packed. The rebbe was resplendent in his glory. And the soon-to-be go-to caterer of the city was about to wow the crowd.

after all, I’d already made almost everything else, and I’d just get up early Friday morning and do the kugels.

No big deal at all, and that’s exactly what I did.

One of the distinctive and defining features of Yerushalmi kugel is its neat, triangular, “pizza slice” servings. This is accomplished by first slicing the un-

The bachur who’d volunteered to help me serve asked me if I’d sliced the kugels. I noticed, but chose to ignore, his skeptical squint when I told him I was about to do

With aplomb, I lifted the first kugel and flipped it upside down onto the big plastic cutting board to unmold it and begin my deft surgery. But instead of unmolding, it oozed out in semi-liquid form, and quickly spread beyond the cutting board and overtook most of the surrounding stainless-steel counter. Apparently, since the kugels were still somewhat hot when they went onto the blech, they’d never had a chance to set or harden.

Things sort of blurred after that. I remember the servers dashing in and out of the kitchen with bowls of oozing kugel, commenting on the unusual looking cholent. I remember peering out from behind a curtain to see the rebbe (who, for this, earned my everlasting respect) eating his liquid-kugel with regal splendor and a totally calm demeanor.

I also remember the wise guy who slapped me on the back and told me I deserved 40 lashes with a wet noodle. “Someday you’ll laugh about this,” he promised. Well, almost thirty years later, I’m still not laughing, but at least I can talk about it. So we’re making progress.

Nesanel Yoel Safran is a writer, chef and student of Torah and life. You can read about all of this and more on his blog Soul Foodie (soulfoodiecom.wordpress.com) and contact him at soulfoodie613@gmail.com.

The Perfect Pick

DASSI LEVI

FOR A FEW HOURS I CAN MAINTAIN SUPERMOM STATUS.

My son is so excited that his classmate has chosen our house as his destination for an overnight stay that he begs for a perfect experience.

“Make sure the house is clean. Not even toys on the floor!”

“Make the chicken cutlets you made last week. Also, can we have dessert?”

And though often I try to impress upon him the importance of staying true to oneself, particularly when it comes to friends, I’m in on the scheme today. You might say I’m trying to live vicariously through my child, but all I want is to make this little boy happy on his lucky day.

“Sure,” I say. “I’ll make sure everything is spotless, supper will be ready, we’ll have smoothies, and I’ll give you a good time.”

A fun afternoon passes, supper is over, and boredom begins to set in. But no worries, supermom is here. “Do you want to bake cookies?”

The kids are thrilled. I take out my cookbooks, we look through them, but I need to nix almost every option. The unvarnished truth is with the exception of challos, I rarely bake, and I don’t have many basic ingredients on hand. No margarine. No chocolate chips. No instant vanilla pudding. No sprinkles.

We finally find the perfect recipe. Soft cookies with jam in the center. And I have raspberry jam!

The cookie dough gets mixed, the paraphernalia doled out. The kids are enjoying shaping their cookies and making thumbprint wells that they fill with jam.

But everything is so very oily. Well, no one ever said baking with kids is a clean experience.

Soon the pans are in the oven. Ten minutes in, I steal a peek inside, and even I, the novice baker, know something is amiss. Each cookie is swimming in a sizzling oil bath, like I’m frying fritlach

I leave them in the oven. Maybe some of the oil will evaporate? I open the cookbook anxiously, reread the recipe carefully. I definitely used the right measurements.

The kids are a little disappointed but also amused. As I regale my sister with the story, she tells me to read the recipe to her. “No, that amount of oil does not make sense,” she says. Then she stops. “Wait, I know which cookbook you’re using!” I quickly verify that she’s right. “I heard that there’s one recipe with a mistake they corrected in the next print.”

Frequent baker or not, I guess it does take a supermom to pick that one recipe out of a whole book.

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ESTHER KING

WHEN I WAS MARRIED FOR BARELY FOUR MONTHS, MY YOUNGER SISTER GOT ENGAGED.

I was the first kallah in my family, and to have another wedding so quickly was thrilling. The chasan was her BFF-from-seminary’s brother, sending everyone who heard about the shidduch into rapturous shrieks. I almost missed the l’chaim, though. My new husband and I had taken advantage of our first bein hazmanim to visit Eretz Yisroel. When our plane landed back in the U.S., I turned on my phone to learn it was official. Mazel tov!

It was Thursday, and the vort was scheduled for Sunday. The chasan was from Florida, and his parents planned to fly to the tristate area, where we lived, on Friday morning. They had no relatives to stay with in New York or New Jersey, so my parents graciously invited them to stay with us for Shabbos. Yes, the chasan’s parents came to the mechutanim for Shabbos a day after the engagement — the first time both sets of parents would meet.

You can imagine the hustle and flurry that went on in my parents’ house as we got ready to host the new mechutanim for Shabbos. My job was to make dessert. I had just stepped off the plane and was dazed with exhaustion and jet lag, so my mother instructed me to buy frozen pie crusts and make some kind of chocolate cream pie or something, and that’s what I did.

On Friday night, when it was time to serve dessert, my mother and I sliced and plated the ice cream pie in the kitchen. I brought out the first few plates, served my father and the me, and then went back to the kitchen for more. As I did so, my mother said, “The crust slices so easily. It’s almost like you didn’t even bake the pie crust.”

Well, that would be because, in fact, I hadn’t baked the pie crust. For a minute we froze, then my mother said, “It’s too late now. Just keep

Everyone ate and enjoyed their dessert without qualm or complaint, except the chasan’s mother. She ate the chocolate cream filling but not the crust, and when someone announced that I had made it, she smiled across the table at me, the sweetest smile, like she knew my secret and was keeping it.

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Words Come True

T. GESTETNER

MY ROLLING PIN ROLLED BACK AND FORTH, SMOOTHING THE GLOB OF FONDANT INTO A SHEET OF SWEETNESS. BETWEEN PUFFS OF POWDERED SUGAR AND CHOCOLATE CAKE CRUMBS, I TINTED, ROLLED AND SMEARED MY VISION INTO REALITY. IT

WAS A TALL, ROUND, LAYERED CHOCOLATE CAKE FEATURING THREE TOY BLOCKS AND A

TEDDY BEAR MADE OF FONDANT — A GREAT CENTERPIECE FOR MY NEPHEW’S BRIS .

I dove into the project with teenage confidence that belied my amateur baking skills. I’d mastered fondant cookies; wouldn’t a grand fondant cake be just

It was a labor of love. I spent an entire afternoon baking, creaming, shaping and decorating. Finally, my masterpiece was complete.

My mother oohed. My sisters aahed. But I cringed. The tiered tower looked… kind of like it had been baked by a ninth grader. Which it had. But that look was not quite what I had envisioned. The cream wasn’t smooth enough. The blocks were lopsided. And the letters were just not

I took a step back and eyed the cake again.

“No!” I declared. “This cake is not coming to the bris.”

My mother looked at me incredulously.

“But it’s gorgeous!” she exclaimed, with dutiful motherly pride. “This cake is great, even if it hadn’t been baked by a beginner.”

I didn’t bother arguing but stuck to my resolve. “It isn’t good enough for a simcha.”

I gingerly lifted the platter and placed the cake in a corner of the kitchen while I cleaned up. I didn’t even feel bad. I knew I tried, and I knew the next (simpler) attempt would be better.

The next day, we all got ready for our trip to Brooklyn for the simcha. “Get the cake,” my mother said, sending my sister to bring the masterpiece to the car.

“No!” I called. “It isn’t coming!”

And several moments later, my sister came running to the car. “The cake! It’s covered in ants!”

My words had come true. The cake would be staying right where it was — and right where I wanted it to be.

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Salt to Taste

SANDY ELLER

I WAS SIX YEARS OLD WHEN IT HAPPENED.

Pesach was over, the weather was finally warm, and my sister’s birthday was right around the corner. Like good moms everywhere, my mother decided to bake her a birthday cake. Out came the mixer, the flour, eggs, sugar, salt, oil and a few other ingredients, and my mother got to work on her masterpiece. She carefully separated the eggs, making sure there was no yolk in the whites as she poured them into the bowl and turned on the mixer.

I’m not sure how many times my mother had made this recipe, but I do know that she loved the taste of egg whites beaten with sugar. As the mixer whirred and the bowl spun around in circles, Mom couldn’t resist sneaking a pinch, looking forward to that sweet, marshmallowy flavor that she loved.

Only that wasn’t what happened. Because when you beat up egg whites with a large quantity of salt instead of sugar, let’s just say that the taste is anything but pleasant.

But my mother is nothing if not resourceful, and as the wife of a Holocaust survivor, she never, ever threw out food, so she decided to find a way to put those egg whites to good use. Egg whites would work well in potato kugel, she thought, and since potato kugel also needs a decent amount of salt, she decided it was worth a shot.

It’s been many years since I tasted that potato kugel, but let me tell you, I still remember it, and not fondly. Still, my mother wasn’t willing to admit defeat, and the uneaten potato kugel went into the freezer, coming out again the following week as she started cooking for Shabbos. Thinking that potatoes and salt are both important components in cho lent, she tossed the unwanted kugel into the cholent pot, where it once again made its pres ence known, and not in a good way.

Even my mother, who is still the ultimate upcycler, rec ognized at that point that sometimes you just have to cut your losses. Thankfully, we never saw that kugel or those oversalt ed egg whites ever again.

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Maybe you’re a kallah and it’s time to buy a mixer. Or maybe your old mixer went bust and you’re wondering if you should get the same one again — or try something else.

The two most popular brands for mixers are undoubtedly Bosch and KitchenAid, probably because only these two can stand up to the wear and tear of a typical kosher kitchen. Frum homemakers typically bake five pounds of challah at a time, and bake lots of cakes, cookies and pastries for Shabbos, Yomim Tovim, and simchas. In general, we have lots of little (or not so little) people to feed.

Here we spoke to a number of balabustas — some of whom bake professionally and others who just love to bake — to hear their take on which mixer is the best for their needs.

Faigy R., recipe developer, Boro Park

I want a KitchenAid just for the beautiful color options! You can’t deny that a KitchenAid mixer is a gorgeous machine. In terms of production, it handles the most delicate meringues beautifully, while the Bosch is more iffy when it comes to egg whites. You can also get a huge variety of attachments for the KitchenAid, such as a pasta-making attachment, food processor, grain mill, grinder and even a spiralizer. It’s also a better choice when you’re mixing smaller quantities.

That said, if you’re only going to get one mixer, and you make challah on a regular basis, the Bosch machine is a better option. It’s simply a powerhouse, and no other mixer can handle six pounds of flour the way a Bosch can.

Shaindy L., playgroup morah, Lakewood

I never had a Bosch mixer, so I can’t tell you the pros of the Bosch. I inherited my mother’s KitchenAid mixer, and even though it’s been 30 years, it’s still going strong. I don’t use it for challah; I like kneading my challah dough by hand. Where my KitchenAid really shines is when I bake cake. It beats egg whites to the most beautiful, fluffy snow, and beats up light, airy cakes. I use the whisk beater for egg whites, the paddle attachment for cake batters, and the dough hook for cookies and doughs.

One annoying thing about a KitchenAid is that it does not automatically scrape down the sides of the bowl, so you have to do it manually (although they do sell a separate scraper attachment). The best time to own a KitchenAid mixer is Pesach, when you’re anyway not making challah. It makes the lightest, airiest Pesach cakes, even without potato starch, and it can handle other heavy-duty mixing jobs, such as gefilte fish batter.

Miriam Pessy Wercberger, food editor of The Boro Park View, Monsey

In general, I prefer mixing batters and doughs by hand to schlepping out a mixer, whether it’s a KitchenAid or a Bosch. I’ve had both, and hands down my Bosch wins over the KitchenAid anytime. The KitchenAid is a big, heavy klutz, and it’s quite hard to schlep it out and get it onto the counter. I also got very annoyed when cleaning the beaters; they had a lot of little nooks and crannies that were difficult to get clean.

I just love my Bosch! It does everything I need it to do, and I definitely don’t need two mixers.

Mrs. M. Gordon, homemaker, Flatbush

By now I’m an elter-bubby, baruch Hashem, but I got a KitchenAid when I first got married. It lasted for about 30 years, and my current model is quite a few years old, too. My new one is smaller, since I’m not baking in such large quantities anymore, and I wanted something that wouldn’t be so heavy and would be easy for me to get in and out of the sink.

My husband actually bought me a Bosch mixer once, but I gave it away to one of my children and went back to the KitchenAid. I make challah in my KitchenAid by dividing my challah dough recipe in half and doing it in two batches. You can sometimes find great deals on KitchenAid mixers on Black Friday, or other sales at big box stores.

Esty R., proprietor of Tart Shop, Monsey

I love my KitchenAid so much, I keep it out on the counter all the time! They come in such gorgeous colors; I have my eye on the turquoise one for my next mixer. Granted, I don’t think the KitchenAid is good for making challah dough, but in every other area, it wins over the Bosch hands down. Nothing makes a fluffier, stiffer, more stable snow than the KitchenAid, so if you make a lot of meringues, pavlovas and macarons (like I do), or just cakes that call for a snow, the KitchenAid is the best possible mixer for that. The KitchenAid can go up to higher speeds than the Bosch, and don’t get me started on the attachments! I have an ice cream maker and grinder, and there are dozens more.

Chana H., homemaker, Monroe

I’ve had the chance to use a KitchenAid a few times, and I would never trade my Bosch for one. The Bosch mixer is much simpler to use, and there’s no learning curve. I’ve never had a problem mixing up perfect snows with the Bosch, and I do bake a lot. Everything the KitchenAid can do, the Bosch can do better.

Rivky F., recipe developer, Williamsburg

I love my KitchenAid mixer, and it’s the only one I use! I have it in a cherry red color, and it brightens up my kitchen and makes me happy. It can handle anything I throw at it, even challah. I use a five-pound bag of flour, and although the dough might overflow from the bowl a bit, it still comes out delicious.

I also find the KitchenAid much more lightweight than the Bosch mixer, as well as easier to clean and handle. I’ve even convinced a few people to make the switch from Bosch to KitchenAid.

THE EXPERT TAKE

For a final opinion, we spoke to the experts at Plug-Ins, the appliance superstore with locations in both Boro Park and Williamsburg.

“The Bosch mixer is currently the most popular mixer for the heimish market,” a customer service rep says. “Until a few years ago, the KitchenAid only came in smaller sizes. However, now that it’s available in a 7.5-quart bowl size, it is a much more powerful contender.

“If you’re a big baker, the KitchenAid is undoubtedly better at making light, airy cakes. Take a look at any commercial mixer; all of them feature paddles that mix from the top down, and the KitchenAid does that, too. That said, the 7.5-quart size mixer is a very heavy machine.

“For the average baker, especially those who bake challah often, the Bosch is probably a better choice. On the other hand, before Pesach, we get a lot of requests for KitchenAid mixers. Pesach cakes are very delicate, and the KitchenAid definitely does a better job at beating egg whites.”

Whips up egg whites and cream like no other machine; great for cakes and pastries

Multiple attachments available

Extremely durable

Available in different sizes, from 3.5 quart to 7.5 quart

Beautiful aesthetics; multiple colors available

Good with small batches

Can easily handle 6 pounds of flour for challah; great for cakes, cookies and doughs

More watts equals more power

Average lifespan of 15 to 20 years

Easy to add ingredients while running

Most batters generally scrapes down automatically (liquid mixtures sometimes do have to be scraped down, especially on the bottom)

Not so great with bread doughs

Very heavy, especially when it comes to the bigger machines

Difficult to add dry ingredients while machine is running

Batter needs to be scraped down manually

Not so great with smaller quantities

Parts can be expensive to replace

Only average performance with egg whites and cream

Sometimes “dances” on the counter when mixing doughs

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SHAME, I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE WRITTEN IN LASHON HAKODESH. THERE ARE A FEW WORDS IN LASHON HAKODESH, BUT THE REST... IS IT SPANISH? WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

YIKES!

RECAP: LEIB STRUGGLES WITH THE IDEA OF CONCEALING FROM HIS FATHER AND MISHA WHAT HE SAW. PEDRO THREATENS HIS NEPHEW. PEDRO’S FATHER, JOSE, AGREES TO HELP HIM EVICT THE RUBINOV FAMILY FROM THE FARM.

NOTHING!

HMM. YOU’RE SWEATING, YOU’RE HIDING YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK, AND YOU’RE DOING “NOTHING.” I GET IT.

BUT IF I TELL HIM ABOUT THE BOOK, I’LL ALSO HAVE TO EXPLAIN WHERE I FOUND IT AND WHAT I SAW... MIGUEL AND MATHIAS WARNED ME NOT TO TALK. OH MY, IT’S SO HARD TO KEEP A SECRET. I’VE NEVER HIDDEN ANYTHING FROM MISHA.

IF YOU DON’T WANT TO, YOU DON’T HAVE TO TELL ME.

GO TO SLEEP. TOMORROW WE HAVE TO GET UP EARLY TO HELP TATTY REBUILD THE FARM AND PLOW THE FIELDS.

IT’S NOT THAT I DON’T WANT TO TELL MISHA.

THIS NAME LOOKS... ENGLISH. MISHA CAN READ SPANISH―— HE HAS A SHARP MIND. BY THE TIME WE GOT HERE FROM VALIORCA, HE WAS ALREADY FLUENT IN PORTUGUESE AND SPANISH. I WISH I COULD ASK HIM. I HAVE A FEELING THAT FIGURING OUT THIS BOOK COULD HELP US SOMEHOW.

EARLY THE NEXT MORNING:

דניקרעדנואוו רייא

זיא עטעסאק לעיצעפס

ןא טכאמעג ,קיזומ ןייק טימ זיולב

דנואס עכייר ןוא סטקעפא

דנואס לעיצעפס ימיל !הריפסה

וצ

ןעמוקאב עלא ןיא

BITS OF WITS

SHEVY HOLLANDER

ADD TO DICTIONARY

Antelucan · is an adjective meaning “before dawn,” as in: Theantelucanairwasstillandpure (an-tuh-LOO-kuhn)

You may think care packages are called so because they show that you care, but it is actually an acronym for the organization CARE (Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe), which sent food parcels as a relief effort to post-WWII Europe in 1945. CARE was a cooperation of 22 American charities, among them the Joint.

SPELL IT OUT

SETTING COMMON MISTAKES STRAIGHT

While there is much debate on the pronunciation of Roosevelt of presidential fame, Theodore Roosevelt has specified it quite clearly in several letters: “As for my name, it is pronounced as if it were spelled ‘Rosavelt.’ That is in three syllables. The first syllable as if it were ‘Rose.’”

PIECE OF HISTORY

THE DAY BROOKLYN SHOOK

If April 5’s earthquake shook you up, consider this: On November 1, 1935, an earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale and centered in Quebec gave Brooklyn quite a shaking.

People tumbled out of bed, dishes rattled and buildings shook. Residents called police, who responded to the calls and found pajama-clad people escaping their homes in fear.

Following this quake, cracks were found in 25 Brooklyn buildings.

Two Brooklyn buildings that were braced with timbers after the earthquake.

Photo credit: Brooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History

THE U.S. STATE WITH THE LONGEST SPRING SEASON IS WASHINGTON. THE SEATTLE AND WESTERN WASHINGTON AREA GET ABOUT 4.5 MONTHS OF THIS HEADY TRANSITIONAL WEATHER EACH YEAR.

FLOWER POWER

Use the following letters to list 5 words, each using 7 letters and up. Only the center letter must be used, and letters can be repeated. Bonus points for anagrams (words that use all seven letters).

G M N E R T A

WHO IN THE TORAH VISITED THE WHITE HOUSE? TANACH

Name a common English phrase for each item on the list that includes a word associated with this week’s theme. This week’s theme: baking

Example: It is the way it is: That’s the way the cookie crumbles.

1. Being extreme or special

2. Takes minimal effort

3. Not wanting to give up any part of a deal

4. The favorite part

5. Fly off the shelves

6. An incomplete idea

7. To have a share of something important

8. To admit that one is wrong

9. Someone who shows cleverness

10. No room for individuality

Submit your answers for a chance to win $20 at Toys4U! Please include your name and contact information. Email: comments@thebpview.com | Fax: 718-408-8771

We welcome local trivia, historical facts and photos, and Torah-themed riddle submissions. We’d also love to hear if you have additional answers to our puzzles! Email comments@thebpview.com to add your very own bits of wits. Please include your name and contact information.

BOGGLE

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 comments@ thebpview.com or fax to 718-4088771 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 connected 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 allowed in Boggle: Adding “s” to a word • Proper nouns • Abbreviations • Contractions • Acronyms

POINTS

4-letter words: 2 points | 5-letter words: 3 points | 6-letter words: 5 points | 7-letter words: 7 points | 8-letter words: 9 points | 9+ letters: 12 points

HINT

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

N E P C J A D R O U

B F O I H H L U W G M A S T E

Full mailing address:

Full name of winner: _________________________________________________________

Amount of points: ____________________________________________________________

Full names of competing players:

List some words only the winner found:

WINNER 1

FAMILY NAME: Segal, 718-xxx-3054

NAME OF WINNER: Mimi

AMOUNT OF POINTS: 35

NAMES OF COMPETING PLAYERS: Mommy, Chaya Sury

SOME WORDS ONLY THE WINNER FOUND: cantor, locating, bugle, argue, vague

THE LONGEST WORD FOUND ON THE BOARD: salvation

A NEW WORD LEARNED FROM THE BOARD: binge

WINNER 2

FAMILY NAME: Posner, 718-xxx-0911

NAME OF WINNER: Mommy

AMOUNT OF POINTS: 35

NAMES OF COMPETING PLAYERS: Miriam, Toby

SOME WORDS ONLY THE WINNER FOUND: action, navy, grant, glue, clap

THE LONGEST WORD FOUND ON THE BOARD: location

A NEW WORD LEARNED FROM THE BOARD: vague

Thank you to the hundreds of readers who sent in beautifully colored pages! Keep coloring!

THE TEN WINNERS OF THE $5 GIFT CARDS AT TOYS4U! A $5 credit was issued at Toys4U on the account of the phone number listed on your submission.

Toby Mittelman, 11, Satmar

Simi Bodner, 7, Bnos Zion

Malky Goldman, 5, TD

Esty Deutsch, 8, Bais Rochel

Esti Klitnick, Bais Bracha

Miri Lebovits, 8, Satmar

Malky Pollak, 7, Pupa

Chaya Sury Adler, Pupa

Chani Adler, 10, Bnos Chaya

Malky Lefkowitz, 11, Vien

Faigy Jacobowitz

Send your colored page to The Boro Park View to enter a drawing for a chance to have your artwork featured in our pages and win $5 at Toys4U! Ten lucky winners will be announced each week!

To enter the raffle, email your colored page with your full name to comments@thebpview.com or mail it to 1274 49th Street, Suite 421, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Submissions will be included in the drawing only if all information is filled in.

Feel free to photocopy this coloring page for the entire family.

Yitzchok Eidlisz, 6

Eluzer Fried, 4

Idy & Frady Weinberger

Dog made of Clics

Meir, Mendy and Shiala Lipschutz

Malky Weinberger

Family Stein

Family Kahan

Shlomy Mendlovic

Menashe Grossbard, 5

Hershy

Shimon Leitner

Israel Shalom Goldberger

Israel Shalom Goldberger & David Shaffer

Moishe Fisch

Leitner, Gotdienner & Schwartz

Chany, Gitty & Leah Preisler

Elchonon Tzvi Baum

Itzikel Rabinowitz

Chayala & Chevy Rottenstein

Classifieds

FOR SALE

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE

(Car, truck, van, Suv) Get $1,500 tax deduction + $500 Gift card or we pay cash for cars too. 718974-9428

BEBE ORGANIC SET

Looking to sell a natural color bebe organic set, size 3 mths, with matching bonnet and blanket, beautiful for vachnacht. Please call 347 382 0905

NEOCATE/BABY FORMULA

Neocate $46.99 per can. Kendamil Similac L’Mehadrin in stock!! We buy off any formula for a good price and trade as well. Call for other types of formulas. New! Option of shipping case of 6 Kendamil directly to you from England. Formula Trade 347.369.4886

WIG FOR SALE

Looking to sell a dark brown 16”-18” bangs non lace wig. Like new condition. $2100. BP. Call/text 347-816-8531

CANON CAMERAS

CANON CAMERAS in used condition for sale in BP. ELPH, SX, and G models in stock. Call 347 388 2336 for showroom hours.

SEGWAY FOR SALE

Segway S-Plus brand new in original box for sale. Please call-917-627-2880

DOONA STROLLER

Doona Stroller, multiple colors available! cll/txt 1-201614-4045

REAL ESTATE

AIRMONT GETAWAY

Beautiful furnished house, 5 bedrooms 12 beds, 2 Bath, Deck, Lg. Playground, near shul. Linen, Towels, and all amenities included. Avail for weekend, weekly or monthly. Call: 347-678-6565 or 347485-4149

4 BEDROOM FURNISHED APT

Beautiful furnished 4 bdrm,2 bath apt for rent short/long term. NU & 40th st, 3 flights up. Call/text 718-419-0776 Email: rf11219@gmail.com

FOR SALE

1 Family Home Deleware NY, Owner retiring can’t afford to keep it. Accepting all offers. 212470-1708 text/lv msg

OFFICE SPACE

Beautiful brand new office available on Parkville Ave (off 47th street) choice of 1100 or 1500 sq ft. Please call 3474515083

WEST PALM BEACH

No. 1 Real Estate Broker. Aaron Rose 561.308.5766

MIAMI BEACH

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

VACATION RENTAL

Vacation rental in North Miami. 3-bedroom with pool and jacuzzi!! Located next to shuls and kosher groceries! please call 9176354043

WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA

For the best Real Estate deals call Mrs. Debby Schwartz 203.667.2785

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

Carriage Club North, beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, ground floor, for rent. Call: 347.499.0031

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

Wellington M, 2 Bedroom apt. Ground Floor FOR SALE. Call: 347.760.0639

PRIVATE HOUSE SHORT TERM

Fully equipped furnished 7 bedroom house (18+beds) with linen/towels hotel style in Blooming Grove. Rent for days, weeks, or weekends. Breathtaking beautiful grounds. Call/text 845-2385633

MONSEY VACATION/ SIMCHA RENTAL

Beautiful fully furnished Shabbos equipped 6 bedroom 4 bath house Highview/ College. Call/ whatsapp 718541-0292

HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA

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LAKEHOUSE VILLA

Luxurious 3 bedroom lake house villa in Case Grande Arizona. Private pool fully stocked kosher kitchen. 520.251.4459

LINDEN VACATION

Exlusive brand new fully-furnished house, all amenities included, sleeps 11 +2 cribs 7 min walk to shuls monthly rates available for winter Call/Text 601-6752665/Crownprincevilla@ gmail.com

HOTEL 15

Accepting now bookings for spring and summer,(weekly,part or full). Big villa in serene area outside Monroe with huge heated pool. 8 couple bedrooms, Teen bedroom 8 beds plus 20 kids beds. For Pictures hotelfifteen.com call to book 845 837- 5662

Nurse Practitioner (Wound Care)

$150-$180K Brooklyn

Driver

$50-$60k (approx. 50 hours per week) Tristate area

Email: AdinaS@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Macro Writer-VBA (Education)

$70k-$90k Flatbush

OT

$90-$120/Hourly Crown Heights

BCBA (education)

$90-$105/Hour Flatbush/Remote

Special Ed Teacher

$70-$85/Hour Crown Heights

Licensed Special Ed Teacher

$70-$85/ Hourly Queens

Teacher Assistant

$25/Hour Flatbush

Billing

$22-$25/Hour Flatbush

Office Admin (Education)

$22-$25/Hour Flatbush

HR Admin (Education)

$22-25/Hour Flatbush

Email: Sophia@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Creative Director Private Label (Manufacturing/Distribution)

$ 200k - $250k Edison. NJ

CFO (Manufacturing/ Distribution)

$200k - $250k Edison, NJ

Creative Account Project Manger (Marketing)

$100k-$125k Brooklyn

Plumbing Site Manager

$90k-$150k Brooklyn

Residential Mortgage Manager

$75k-$120k Brooklyn

Mortgage Processor

$70k-$100k BOE Boro Park

CEO Assistant (Female Office)

$ 60k - $80k Brooklyn

Product Developer/Purchasing Manager (Construction Supplies)

$75k-$100k Williamsburg

Spa/Fitness Manager (Female Office)

$35/Hourly Brooklyn

Customer service manager (Insurance)

$90-$115k Williamsburg

Email RLefkowitz@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

OBGYN

$250k-$400k Brooklyn NY

Family Physician

$200k-$250k Queens, NY

SQL Server DBA

$140k-$180k Brooklyn/NJ

Level 2 IT Tech

$120k-$160k New Jersey

Financial Controller (RE)

$100k-$150k Brooklyn NY

Insurance Underwriter

$70k-$110k New Jersey/Hybrid

Legal Administrative Assistant

$65k-$85k Newark, NJ

Account Manager (Health Insurance)

$60k-$80k Brooklyn NY

CSR (P&C Insurance)

$60k-$80k Brooklyn NY

Salesperson (exp with Distribution in Healthcare)

Salary+Commission Remote

Email: Yisroel@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Director of Billing (ABA)

$150k Boro Park

Medical Billing (ABA)

$60k-$90k Boro Park

Service Coordinator

$25/Hourly Boro Park

Service Coordinator

$25/Hourly Williamsburg

Salesman (CPA)

$15% Commission Brooklyn

Email: Mindy@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Carpenter

$50k-$80k Passaic, NJ

Marketplace Manager

$50k-$60k NYC

Email: RickyR@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Payroll Director (Healthcare)

$125k-$175k Brooklyn, NY

Director of Purchasing (Wholesale Supplies)

$ 100k - $150k Brooklyn

Accounts Payable Manager (Healthcare

$100k-$120k Brooklyn, NY

HR Generalist

$100k Northern NJ

Sr Executive assistant (RE)

$80k-$125k Northern Jersey

Cash Management/Treasurer (Healthcare)

$75k-$100k Brooklyn

P&C Account Manager

$70k-$100k Brooklyn

Sr Bookkeeper

$80k Willliamsburg

Sr Accounts Payable Specialist

$70k-$90k Brooklyn

Payroll Specialist (Healthcare)

$50k-$90k Brooklyn

Email: BailaG@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Salesman (Menswear Exp A Must)

$80k-$100k+ Manhattan

Amazon Account Manager

$70k-$90k Manhattan

Amazon Product Lister (Menswear)

$60k-$80k Manhattan

Bookkeeper

$80k Williamsburg

Social Worker

$27+/Hour Boro Park/Williamsburg

Email: Becky@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Creative Director (Gifting & Promo)

$100k + Commission Linden, NJ

Audit Accountant in (Accounting Firm)

$80k-$150k Brooklyn

Purchaser/ Project Manager (Gift& Promo )

$100k Linden, NJ

Tax Accountant (Accounting Firm)

$80k-$150k Brooklyn Govt Bids

$80k-$100k + Commissions Linden, NJ

AR

$60k-$70k Northvale NJ

AP

$60k-$70k Northvale NJ

Email: Peri@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Occupational Therapist

$100k Brooklyn

Physical Therapist

$100k Brooklyn

Speech Pathologist

$100k Brooklyn

Speech/Feeding Therapist

$100k Brooklyn

Bookkeeper (Female Office)

$80k-$85k Midtown/Manhattan

Yiddish Speaking Therapist

$90-$135/Hourly Boro Park

Sales Position (Female Office)

$3k Monthly+ Commissions Boro Park

Secretary (Childcare)

$25-$30/Hourly Williamsburg

Email: Breindy@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Outside salesman (Electrical)

Commission Based Tri State

Accounts Receivable

$25/Hourly Five Towns

Payroll Processor (Female Office)

$25/hourly Brooklyn, NY

Pending Representative

$25/Hourly Brooklyn, NY

Email: Hindy@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Sales (Insurance)

Commission Tri State Area

Email: Dina@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Homecare Intake Director

$100k-$130k Brooklyn

Executive Secretary/Project Manager (Food Industry)

$65k-$90k Boro Park

Community Outreach Coordinator

$60k-$70k Boro Park

Employment Engagement Manager (Social Services)

$60k-$70k Boro Park

Office Admin (E-Commerce)

$55k-$65k Boro Park

Secretary

$25/Hourly Boro Park

Email: TobyF@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

OBGYN

$400k Brooklyn

Physical Therapist (Healthacre)

$85k NJ

Occupational Therapist (Healthcare)

$70k-$85k NJ

Inside Sales Rep

$50k-$75k NYC

Email RivkaL@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Medicaid Specialist

$65k-$70k BOE Remote

Email Rutie@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Classifieds

LINDE-LUXE

Simcha/Vacation Linden

Rental. Stunning New Cathedral Ceiling House. 4.5 Bedrooms. 3 Full Bathrooms. Playroom. Equipped with all your Shabbos needs. 5 minute walk to shul. Three blocks from kosher grocery and restaurant. Avail for Shabbos/per night. Great Price. Call 718-989-1406.

HIGHLAND MILLS

RENTAL (NEAR KJ)

Fully furnished beautiful spacious house. 4 bedrooms available daily, weekly and weekends. Linen, towels and all amenities. Beautiful private grounds, with heated pool. Near shul. Call/Text/ WhatsApp 917 705-9667

UPSTATE VILLAS

Monticello Villas now renting stunning 3-bedroom private houses to rent for Shabbosim,Yomim Tovim, and all summer long. For inquiries please call 845-4390001 Ext. 102

VILLA IN CASA GRANDE ARIZONA

Gorgeous upgraded villa available for Summer and year round. 14 comfortable beds, 3 baths, kosher kitchen. Beautiful private backyard with heated pool, outdoor furniture with grill. Near Shul & Grocery. Call/text 929-592-0368 / 929-441-5709 Arizonakoshervilla.net. Villa in Tuscon also available.

FLORIDA RENTAL

Beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath villa with inground heated pool and hot tub available in North Miami, Price per night $339. Pictures available. Call/Text 845-327-7153

SUMMER HOME

Loch Sheldrake @ Hasbrouck Rd. 6BR / 2BA + Home. Full summer $18,000. Call / text 845-248-7600

SUMMER HOME

White Lake: Across Lapidus Bungalow Colony. 8BR / 5 BA house ++. Available full summer $25,000. Call / text 845-248-7600

NORTH MIAMI FL

2-bedroom, 2-baths with private heated pool and spa. From $325 per night. Call/ Text: 917-382-4810, email: 1752nmb@gmail.com

6 BEDROOM

VACATION RENTAL

New luxurious house near KJ available for Shabbosim & Summer. Fully stocked kitchen, linen, towels. Beautiful outdoor furniture. Call/text 917-652-1468

AIRMONT VACATION

A nice private 4 bdrm house+living space, with stunning inground pool, in hot location in Airmont, available for Jul/Aug/Sep 347-831-6849

WEEKEND RENTAL LAKEWOOD

Beautiful new 3bdrm 2fl bath furnished apartment. Linen towels hotplate & more. Next to Satmer, Oak&Vine. Call text 7185064321

MIAMI RENTAL

Miami spacious & spotless 2 bedroom condo with porch, In the Masada 3 building. Near shul, beach, shopping. Heated pool. Beautiful rooftop. Kosher kitchen. With Parking. 347-2474816

FALLSBURG VACATION RENTALS

4 beautiful, large, 8-11 BR homes on same block avail combined or indv, linen/towels, eiruv, minyan, game rooms, hot tub, playground, 323-388-6901/ fallsburgvacations@ gmail.com

AIRMONT RENTAL

Airmont, single family house Potter Lane area. 5 Bedroom/3 full Bathroom, newly renovated, new appliances. Beautiful condition. Available immediately. $4250.00 Call/text (347)262-8145 No brokerage fee, Section 8 ok.

VILLAS AT WHITE LAKE

Beautiful furnished, 4 BDR 4 Baths, Luxury MBR Suite, Huge Living area, Stunning Views, friendly crowd, walk to Shopping, Minyanim. 24k. Call 845.397.2116

HIGHLAND MILLS RENTAL

Beautiful private house to rent for the summer in Highland Mills. Text 347291-1798

HELP WANTED

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.

BABYSITTER

Looking for a Babysitter to watch 2 children in my home from 2:30-4:30, M- Th, Excellent Pay. 9th/44th area. Call 845-324-1090 for more information.

SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER

Full Time position in Boro Park Good time management skills. Detail oriented, computer literate. Comfortable with MS word & excel. Great work environment. Opportunity to grow, great benefits. Will train. Email to: jobs@yeled. org or call: 718.686.2422

Camera repair service

We repair Canon, Sony and Nikon Cameras and Lenses.

 Fast turn around time

 WiFi removal

 LCD screen replacement

718-633-3331 | Shocked Electronics 209 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn NY 11218 shockedelectronics.com | shockedelectronics@gmail.com Open Monday to Friday

Classifieds

CO-TEACHER

Playgroup seeking co-teacher for September warm and friendly environment great pay for more info call 929.236.6129

TEACHER ASSISTANTS

Yeled V`Yalda Head Start Boro Park, Seeking Full Time Teacher Assistants. Must have a High School diploma. Excellent salary and benefits. Salary: $33,000-$38,000 depending on credentials. Send resume to: jobs@yeled. org Call: 718.686.2422

PLAYGROUP JOB

Seeking full day playgroup teacher for BP Chassidish Daycamp . VERY WELL PAYING yiddish speaking only. please call 646-571-0765.

FT/PT MORAH

FT/ PT morah. Yiddish speaking. For small voucher playgroup, for September 24’. Located 47th between 18/19. Great pay! 718-853-4139 or 929-287-2054

HUMAN RESOURCES

ONBOARDING SPECIALIST

Full time, Boro Park office, Experience required, excellent phone and computer skills, efficient and detail oriented, able to multitask. Salary range: $45,000.$55,000. Send resume to: jobs@yeled.org Att. HR Or Call 718.686.2422

PAYROLL ASSISTANT

Yeled V`Yalda Boro Park

Seeking Full Time payroll assistant. Detail oriented, Organizational skills, Computer savvy, great environment. Salary: $42,000.-$45,000. Email: jobs@yeled.org Call: 718.686.2422

ABA PARAS

Seeking Full Time and Part Time ABA Paras to work with children on the Autism Spectrum. Opportunities in Boro Park, Flatbush, Williamsburg, Crown Heights & the 5 Towns. Please call: 718.686.2349 Email: inspara@yeled.org

MENTORS WANTED

Amazing opportunity helping local families during evenings. Seeking mentors to help local children in their homes after school hours a few evenings a week. Must have HS diploma and be punctual. Have a BA? Event better!! to learn more Call/ Text/WA: 917.968.2292

ASSISTANT TEACHERS

Yeled V`Yalda Early Head

Start seeking assistant teachers in Boro Park. Excellent salary, lots of benefits. Childcare included. Salary range $32,000-$35,000. Please call: 718.686.2422 Email: jobs@ yeled.org

TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS

Chassidisha preschool seeking warm and dedicated yiddish speaking teachers and assistants, with or without degree for daycare program for coming school year. Director position available for candidate with trans B or masters. Email resume to enhancedchinuch@gmail. com

AMAZING FEMALE POSITION

Seeking female entry level

Candidate to work in EDU based healthcare office in the heart of Boro Park. Candidate should be excellent with customer service and detail oriented, Geder filter. Please Call/Text: 917.968.2292

MENTORS WANTED

Do you have a therapeutic personality? We are looking for young adults who are considering the mental health field, to be paired as mentors to with children on the spectrum to help build up their social life/skills. Call/ text/WA: 917.968.2292

F/T OFFICE MANAGER

Local office seeking a full-time office manager to manage the day-to-day tasks of the office. Excellent benefits and long-term potential. $75k annual salary. Please email résumé to jobs@ hamaspikchoice.org

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

F/T SECRETARY

Insurance office in BP looking for a F/T secretary. will train. Excellent pay and great potential! Please call/ text 718-631-3800 or Email resume to: 6313800@gmail. com

SPECIAL ED TEACHER

Special Ed Certified Teacher positions available for the 2425 school year, chassidish sp ed school. Bilingual Yiddish a must. Great training and environment! Email resume to school718438@gmail.com.

JOIN OUR SALES TEAM!

Be Your Own Boss! Join New York Life Insurance Co. as a seasoned salesperson or our fast track to management program. Experience top training, support, and retirement benefits. Make an impact, secure your future. Connect today! dglick@ newyorklife.com or Call 845639-5216

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Local office seeking full time office staff to fill various open positions. Excellent benefits. Pay range $23-$27 an hour. Please email resume to jobs@ hamaspikchoice.org

• DIR/Floortime model to develop thought, communication and learning

• Center-based preschool & school age classes to redefine children's potential

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with teachers, therapists and supervisors

• Frequent supervisory meetings, facilitated play and curriculum coaching

• In-service trainings, parent team meetings and professional consultants

• Excellent pay plus benefits; Trans-B and Internship Certificates accepted

• Tuition grants available for teachers

Classifieds

ABA BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

Yeled V`Yalda is seeking ABA Behavior Technicians to join our team of caring professionals to provide ABA services for children with autism under the guidance of a BCBA. Flexible days and hours! 100% internet free option available! Opportunities available in your area! Salary range $24-$36 commensurate with experience. To apply please call: 718.686.2349 or email resume to: inspara@yeled.org

SPECIALED REBBE

Special Ed Classroom Rebbe position avail for the 24/25 school year. Masters and experience a plus. Great salary. Email Resume: rebbespecialed@gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Teacher, assistant and babysitter postions available for the summer

ASSISTANT TEACHER/PARA

Assistant Teacher/Para positions for the 24-25 school year, chassidish sp ed school. Great environment, training provided. Graduates welcome. Email resume to school718438@gmail.com.

SECRETARY POSITION

Secretary position for fast paced sp ed school office. F/T, heimish environment, graduates welcome. Send resume to school718438@ gmail.com.

BOYS PRENURSERY TEACHERS

Seeking warm teachers for boys pre nursery for upcoming school year. Email resume to upkprenursery@ gmail.com.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF

26-35 hours weekly in central Boro Park office, requires strong computer

DAYCARE TEACHER/ ASSISTANTS

Boro Park Daycare Center seeking teachers with and without degrees and assistants 7th grade and up to work in toddler classrooms for summer and/ upcoming school year. For more details please email boroparkdaycare@gmail.com or call/text (848) 305-6831

STATEN ISLAND ASSISTANT TEACHER

Yeled V`Yalda Staten Island is seeking a warm, experienced and caring assistant teacher. (No teacher’s prep required!) Positive and friendly environment. Great benefits. Salary $33,000-$38,000. Please send resume to: HRubinstein@Yeled.org or call 718-514-8865

STATEN ISLAND LEAD TEACHER

Looking for a great Staten Island local job? Yeled V`Yalda Staten Island is

ADMIN ASSISTANT

Full-time administrative assistant position located in Brooklyn Square. Seeking a motivated and responsible individual who has attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Amazing opportunity for growth for the right candidate. Apply now! Joinus@haimaba.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Yaldeinu school is seeking Instructors for ‘23-’24. 9 am -1 pm, 1 pm -4 pm, 9 am to 4 pm, Great team atmosphere, great pay, amazing training! Please email resume to info@ yaldeinu.net

YESHIVA HIRING

Yeshiva in Flatbush with positions available for 2024-2025 School Year. ·Elementary & Junior High Teachers ·Teacher’s Assistants F/T & P/T ·Office Secretary F/T & P/T. Competitive Salary. Please email resume: interviewsatyeshiva@gmail.

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WORK FROM HOME!

Nonprofit women’s organization looking to hire fundraisers. Experience in fundraising a plus. Great Pay! Please call 845-425-9222 x 109 leave a mess. or email to projects@bnosmelochim.org

PROVIDER COORDINATOR POSITION

Full-time, provider coordinator position available in Boro Park office. Communication and organization skills required. Great work environment, competitive pay and opportunity for growth. Please send resume to hr@discoveraba.org

SECRETARY/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Seeking graphic designer, all women heimishe BP. Comp savvy. Photoshop knowledge a must, resp, organized, super creative. Mon- Thurs 9-3. Graduates preferred. Resume: photoshopjob123@ gmail.com / Fax 718-8514900.

F/T PARAS

Now hiring paras to work full time in a special education school for the 24-25 school year. Supportive and heimish environment. Transportation provided. Resumes@ yadyisroelschool.org

SPECIAL ED TEACHERS

Now hiring a devoted special ed classroom teacher for the 24-25 school year. Small class size, excellent training, supportive environment. Resumes@yadyisroelschool. org

ABA THERAPIST

Seeking woman/girl to provide home based ABA therapy in BP. MonThurs 5pm and on. High functioning client! Great Pay! Call/text 929-290-0627

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Administrative secretary position, special ed school. F/T, P/T, some exp. preferred w/ computers skills, DOE process. Email resume to school718438@gmail.com.

INTAKE COORDINATOR

Special ed agency seeking f/t intake coordinators. Great environment and great pay! Channel your passion for helping others into a career. Seminary and high school grads welcome. Email chana@hiresolutionsny.com or call 1718-500-3093 ext 105

F/T SECRETARY

Special Ed agency seeking full time secretary to join their legal department. Assist families with the process of getting approved for services by coordinating with lawyers and then board of ed. Great environment, amazing pay! Seminary and high school grads welcome. Email chana@hiresolutionsny.com or call 1718-500-3093 ext 105

CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVE

Established insurance firm seeking entry level or experienced claims rep. If you enjoy working with numbers and are very detail oriented, reach out today! Full time 9-4/5 pm. Email chana@hiresolutionsny.com or call 1718-500-3093 ext 105

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Shemesh - Looking for a devoted individual to be a facilitator in a special needs school for the coming school year (‘24-’25) Hours, Mon- Thur. 9:30-3:30 Friday 9:30-12:00. Please contact 929-484-4660 x2

PART TIME JOB

Looking for a warm, experienced, Yiddish speaking teacher for playgroup 2 1/2 times a week in the 19th ave area. For September. Please call 347-598-3952.

PLAYGROUP TEACHER

Playgroup seeking experienced Yiddish speaking teacher for the Summer. Also for September PT or FT 347-988-4585 lv msg

EARN $100K+ AS A RECRUITER

Do you have HR or recruiting experience? We are seeking to add additional experienced recruiters to our team with a clear path to earn $100k+. Please email your resume to TopCareerNY@gmail.com

WORK FROM HOME

Great Opportunity! Manage your own business from home. No experience needed. No computer necessary (optional). Huge potential to grow big. 347-452-8205

EHS TEACHER CANARSIE LOCATION

Seeking BA with 12 ECE Credits or study plan with almost complete BA and 12 Education credits. Please email resume to: Dbarnett@ yeled.org

SECRETARY

Chassidishe school based daycare seeking experienced secretary/family worker. Email resume to ms@ kindervinkel.org.

DATA ENTRY/QUICK BOOKS CLERK

Assisted Living provider located on 75th St & 13th Ave in Bay Ridge Brooklyn has an excellent opportunity for a full time detailoriented & organized Data Entry Clerk to join our team. This position will be responsible for inputting and maintaining accurate data into our computerized systems and requires strong administrative and organizational skills as well as Quick-books proficiencies. Great & pleasant environment. EZ transportation & EZ parking. Flexible hours. Salary $50K + benefits. Please email resume to hr@ambercourtal.com

ACCOUNTING POSITION

Join our vibrant team! Seeking a candidate with basic accounting experience and Excel proficiency for an AP position in an all-female office. Full time, great pay + full benefits package incl yom tov pay and insurance. Email your resume to hckpayables@ gmail.com

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER

Office in BP is seeking a A/R Mgr. Must be very techsavvy, detail-oriented & have good organizational & Bookkeeping skills. No previous experience reqd. Pls email resume to RS@ AIMfurther.org

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PLAYGROUP CO-TEACHER

Co-teacher for Yiddish speaking playgroup with and without 90 credits towards BA for Sept. Small class! Please call 646.413.2039.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

Seeking a warm Heimish Couple to spend every second Shabbos in a group home in Flatbush, from Friday 12pm-till Moitzei Shabbos 11pm. Creating a homey atmosphere, for a few adults. Please send your resume to dsp@hcsny.org or call 7188542747 ext.1507

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

HCS is seeking female Direct Support Professionals to work in a beautiful group home in Boro Park for highly independent young women. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities a plus. Driver’s license Preferred. Full-time, flexible hours. Monday through Friday 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Please contact 347-598-3127

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

HCS is seeking male DSPs to work at our Flatbush residence for afternoon shifts 3-11 pm daily. Please forward resume’ to jobs@hcsny.org. Please call 718-854-2747 ext. 1114

PARA POSITION

Seeking conscientious and devoted paraprofessional for a second grade girl in a chasssidish school from 9 am-12:40 pm and 12:45-4:15 pm for summer and upcoming school year. Excellent environment, great pay! Please email resume to leah@aimfurther.org

TEACHERS NEEDED

Chassidishe school seeking Licensed teachers for upcoming school year. Call 718-871-7878 ext 114 or email resume baissarahrg@gmail.com

AFTERNOON SECRETARY

Heimishe Yeshiva Office in BP seeking afternoon female secretary. Mon - Thurs 3 - 6 and Sunday. Proficient in computer skills, Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be a team player with great communication skills. Call: 718-438-3535 Ext 1102

SECRETARY NEEDED

Experienced Secretary needed for a brand new daycare. Administrative and HR experience a plus. Great pay and benefits. 718-517-8030 ext 2

Job ID: 1234

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist A 24 year old boy

Sunday 2:00PM 6:00PM & Evenings

Job ID: 1460

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To accompany A 17 year old boy

Sundays

Job ID: 1429

Looking for a BIG SISTER

To assist as a para A 6 year old girl

At Day Camp July 29-Aug 23

Job ID: 1263

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To accompany A 16 year old girl Shabbos

Job ID: 1835

Looking for a BEST FRIEND To assist A 18 year old boy

Tues. Wed. & Thursday 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Job ID: 1208

Looking for a LEARNING CHAVRUSA

To learn with a A 33 year old man

Daiiy 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Job ID: 4723

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist & accompany A 12 year old boy Shabbos

Job ID: 1422

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist with homework A 10 year old girl Daily after school

Job ID: 1691

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist-with car A 12 year old boy

Monday - Thursday 1 hr in the evening

Job ID: 1395

Looking for a BIG SISTER

To assist with daily routine A 5 year old boy

After School July & August

Job ID: 1739

Looking for a BIG BROTHER

To help with הרבע A 7 year old boy

Mon-Wed. 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Job ID: 2795

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist with goals A 14 year old girl Sundays & Thursdays

Boro Park Williamsburg Flatbush

Other Areas

Job ID: 1275

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist A 12 year old girl

Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm (wheelchair bound girl)

Job ID: 1327

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist with chores A 19 year old boy

Daily 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Job ID: 1115

Looking for a KIDS’ BEST FRIEND

To assist A 5 year old girl Shabbos 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Job ID: 1650

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist with Geometry studies A 17 year old girl

Daily after 6:00 PM

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CASE MANGER

Looking for a job? Do you enjoy working with kids and have a BA ? Then this job might be a great fit for you. Be a “Care Manager” for IDCC, great benefits! Yiddish speaking preferred, please email with confidence to mlax@interborough.

INTAKE SPECIALIST

IDCC Health Homes Program is seeking an Intake specialist with 1 year experience in HR or Case managing, FT, great benefits, job location at our Kings highway office,some travel required. Yiddish speaking only, BA rqrd, please email mlax@interborough.org

SECRETARY WANTED

A professional Life/Disability Insurance Office in Boro Park is looking for a secretary. Candidate should be courteous, responsible, detail oriented. Willing to train. Please call: 347-623-7001.

CASE MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE

Are you efficient, able to multitask and have great communication and computer skills? ABA Agency is seeking additional case managers to join our growing team. Office is located in Boro Park. * Great work environment * Room for growth * Competitive pay and bonuses * Please email your resume to Resumes@ appliedabc.com or call/text (240) 332-

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Looking for a substitute teacher for Childcare Center from now until the end of the year. 9:30-3:00. Great Pay! Please call 718-577-8486 Ext: 1 for more details.

LOOKING FOR P3 PROVIDER/FEMALE

Boro park school, 5-10 hrs, may extend to the summer, great pay email jobs@ tachlises.com or call 718-750-2750

SERVICES

HEIMISHE FOOD

Fresh Heimishe food delivered to your door. Had a baby? Making a Simcha? Going away for Shabbos? Call 347-461-2875

LAPTOP RENTAL

Laptop Rental $13 per week. 718-435-1923

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WOOD REPAIR

PROFESSIONAL REVAMPING, REPAIRS & TRANSFORMATION

TO UR KITCHEN THRU DESIGNER COLOR CHANGE. WE ALSO RESTORE ESTATE FURNITURE, REFURBISH, REDECORATE UR EXISTING DRM, CHAIRS, BDRMS, LIBRARIES, STAIRCASES, EXTERIOR WOOD DOORS. UPGRADE UR ORIGINAL PCS. THE QUALITY OF YESTERYEAR, DESIGN OF TODAY! TXT FOR DECORATORS CONSULT, BEST PRICING & SVC. 212-991-8548.

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

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

ELECTROLYSIS

16 & 54, Day and evening appointments. Call 917-4742398

ROOM DIVIDER

We make WALL to split existing room and make second bedroom. It’s including regular or sliding door. We install also plastic ACCORDION partitions that fully fold to one or both sides. LIGHT-fixture+switch+outlet in new room . We work Sunday too. Call/Text:929430-7551 /646-288-0185. E-mail:roomdividers11219@ gmail.com

HANDYMAN & PAINTING

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

PHOTO EDITING

Professional photo editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Also specializing in Custom photo albums, Chosson, wedding, etc. 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

BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE

GARTLECH

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

FURNITURE REPAIRS

Furniture, Cabinet & General Repairs, specializing in Chosson-Kallah Apartments. Call: 718.633.6231

NEW WEBSITE?

Get your Beautiful, Fast, SEO-Friendly Website done in 14 days, guaranteed. Email efraim@rapidquill.com

ELECTRICIAN

Small or Big Jobs. Sign off and violation removal. 917-2999127

ROWENTA REPAIR

Expert repairs on Rowenta steam stations. Reasonable prices. Fast service. Located in boro park. Call 646-261-3809

WRITING SERVICE

We put a pen to your voice! For all your writing needs. 1-929-549-2700

PHOTOGRAPHY

Portraits, Family, Upsherin, Lifestyle. Special service for newborn, we come to you with all the props. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMI

Outdoor, Newborn, Upsherin. Great prices! call (evening hrs.) 917-588-2064

DRIVER AVAILABLE

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

SPRINTER & MINI VAN SERVICE

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

WIG & HAIR

Wig wash & sets, haircuts, and hairstyles for great prices! Located in BP at 10/46. Call/Text: 917-618-1174

HOME ORGANIZER & SPACE MANAGER

Accepting new clients. Call today and book your slots. Bonus: Tips & Tools for Maintenance 929 627 4045

HAIR WE R

Haircutting, styling, and special occasions. Conveniently located in 14th and 49th area. Fradel Wagschal 347-496-6027

CHILDCARE

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE

Experienced heimishe babysitter located at 10th and mid 40’s accepting babies for the summer. 347-749-7774

ODDS & ENDS

CLOTHING GEMACH

Nice new ladies clothing for the needy only 646-904-1247

CHESED RIDE

Looking for a Chesed ride from Boro Park to Hackensack NJ morning or afternoon 718-387-1068

BINYAN HANEFESH

My life changed through Binyan Hanefesh! To sign up 347-263-0848

RARE OPPORTUNITY!

Listen to this amazing presentation on Monday at 11 A.M. ! Call or text 845-6371861 to get information. A MUST to hear!

SUMMER JOBS

ABA COUNSELOR

Join Us in unlocking Futures this Summer by being an ABA Counselor for younger students! Locations in Boro Park (38th and 13th Ave) Full time hours, great pay! Call for more info! : 917.968.2292 (Upstate locations available as well)

LIFEGUARD NEEDED

Heimishe girls day camp in BP seeking a lifeguard. Nice pay! Please call 7184080593 leave message.

DAYCAMP POSITIONS

Day camp looking to hire experienced preschool teachers and assistants. Great, heimishe environment. Call: 917-6767003

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PLAYGROUP POSITIONS

Looking forward to a fantastic, fulfilled summer? Seeking warm and devoted teachers and girls for a Yiddish speaking playgroup in Boro Park! Great environment! Great pay! Call/leave msg 646-887-5634

BOYS PRENURSERY TEACHERS

Looking for teachers for the summer for boys pre nursery, warm environment- BA required. Email resume to upkprenursery@ gmail.com.

CAMP COUNSELOR POSITIONS

Camp Counselor positions available for chassidish special ed group. Special needs exp. a must. Grades 11 and up. Call 929-2540080 x403.

DAYCAMP COUNSELOR

Seeking mature day camp counselor for sp ed group in a chassidish environment. Email resume to school718438@gmail.com or call 929-254-0080 x403.

DAYCAMP POSITIONS

Preschool Boys Day camp in Brooklyn seeks female teachers, lifeguard, counselors & JC’s Full & Part time positions available. A rewarding & Enjoyable experience. Call 718-871-6391

DAYCAMP POSITIONS

Counselors, Lifeguard, EMT, JC’s for professionally run boys daycamp in brooklyn text: 347-251-5915. Also looking for a responsible office manager (male)Eligible for Youth corp. Call 347-672-9646

ABA COUNSELOR

Unlock Your Potential This Summer! Join us in being an ABA counselor at local day camps throughout Brooklyn, Five Towns, Deal and Upstate NY. Great Pay & Training. Call or text to learn more: 917.968.2292

PLAYGROUP TEACHER/DIRECTOR

Playgroup seeking teacher/director to run a Summer program. Curriculum provided. Fantastic pay for right candidate! Also highschool girls wanted. Pls call/text 929302-2535

SUMMER JOBS

Day Camp in Boro Park looking for counselors. Please call and leave a message 917 536 0421

SUMMER JOB

Chassidishe DC looking for Counselors. Great Environment, Great pay. Please call: 646 858 9381

SUMMER JOB

Seeking counselors for a chassidish day camp in Woodridge, transportation provided. Call 929-628-8502

COUNSELOR POSITION

Shemesh- looking for a devoted and enthusiastic individual to be a counselor in our 7 week summer program. Training and transportation provided. Call 917.594.2074

SUMMER POSITIONS

Seeking summer staff and counselors for a brand new daycare. Amazing pay: 718-5178030 ext 2

GOWNS

WHITE MATERNITY GOWN

White maternity gown size large to sell for great price call 7183098716

WHITE GOWN

Looking to sell a size 2-4 white gown for sister of the bride, Please call 347 628 9586

WHITE CHILDRENS GOWNS

2 white gowns to rent or sell childrens size 4 & 6 call 7189388597

GOWN FOR SALE

Beautiful Gold sister of the bride gown. Size Adult 12. Custom made by Custom by Zoe. Asking price $2,000 OBO please text/call 9176767456

WHITE GOWNS

3 Beautiful white gowns for sale. Sizes 7, 12 & 14. Call 718-851-0658

KLADE GOWN

Klade children’s size 14 gown white on ivory, brand new condition. call-917-6272880

FREE GIVEAWAYS

Set of silver plated cutlery service for 8 and toaster oven like new. Pesachdig. 347.714.3965 שדוק

[safe] המיב and דומע P/u in BP. Please text 347 528 7333 all Wood Table, 5 ft x 3.25 ft plus a leaf in an excellent condition in Williamsburg. Call/ Text 718-812-7194

8 Similac kosher dairy newborn bottles, Pick up in BP Text 347-397-1060

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