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IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS

(Re: Like My Own, Issue 236)

I loved the article about things people “borrowed” from their mother and never gave back. My house is full of things that made their way here from my parents’ home… and it’s a one-way street. Toys, towels, pots, books, even some plants. My parents know not to give us anything that they want back, but they can’t resist when their adorable grandchildren ask to “borrow” something from Bubby’s house (or when their beloved daughter does). I love that my house is full of pieces of my childhood, and I like to think that it gives my parents nachas too. Thanks for another great read. Articles like this make me feel like the writers are my friends.

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MIND-BOGGLING

(Re: Boggle, Issue 236)

I’m writing to you today as a weekly fan of your fantastic Boggle boards; I’ve been playing every week for a long time. I love your redesign, but there’s one problem: I used to write the words I found on the side of the page, but the new look is very dark, and I can’t use the empty space to list my words anymore. Any way you can fix that?

Also, I love the new Bits of Wits column. I would love to know if the Add to Dictionary words are real words and which dictionary you source them from.

I look forward to the changes. Thank you for the amazing magazine you put out every week. C.B.

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MY POLYP EXPERIENCE

(Re: A Voice From Above, Issue 235)

I read with interest the story about the maggid shiur who lost his voice. From personal experience, I learned that a polyp can form due to exposure to mold. In my case, when the mold problem was resolved, the polyp shrank and my symptoms disappeared.

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ing up. It was a strawberry-shaped gummy, and as I gave it to him, I had this uncomfortable feeling that it was a perfect choking hazard. It was sticky and thick, and just the right size for a child to choke on. Uneasy, I decided to stand right there to watch him eat it.

My son took the gummy into his mouth, and exactly like I feared, it slid right down his throat. He tried to swallow it, but it got stuck, and he began to choke.

I grabbed him and banged him on the back, and then tried performing the Heimlich maneuver, but it didn’t work. I tried again and again, but nothing happened. Soon his lips began turning purple.

I quickly called Hatzolah, and then tried the Heimlich again, with the phone between my shoulder and ear and my baby hanging limply over my arm. It was terrifying. His eyes were popping, but he made no sound. The whole thing was so silent.

B’chasdei Hashem, as I attempted the Heimlich maneuver again, the candy came flying out of his throat. He vomited, and a moment later he began to cry. It was the most beautiful sound I have ever heard.

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I’m sharing my story so that people should know that gummy candies can be a choking hazard. Be careful about what you buy and whom you give it to. Finally, learn how to do the Heimlich maneuver. It saves lives.

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With wishes for a healthy summer, A Local

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The Fruit-Topped Cheesecake With Mango Coulis featured in Issue 236’s recipe section was missing 4 eggs. The Boro Park View deeply regrets the error. Following is the full recipe, reprinted for your convenience.

FRUIT-TOPPED CHEESECAKE WITH MANGO COULIS

CRUST

8 oz. vanilla cookies, crushed

5 T. butter, melted

CHEESECAKE FILLING

1½ lb. farmer cheese

2 (8 oz.) whipped cream cheese

16 oz. sour cream

4 eggs

1½ cups sugar

2 vanilla sugar

1 T. freshly squeezed lemon

4 T. cornstarch, diluted in 2 cups milk

CHEESE FROSTING

8 oz. (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese bar, chilled

2¼ cups confectioners’ sugar

2 T. heavy cream

2 tsp. vanilla extract

GARNISH

Fruit of your choice

Mango Coulis

1 mango, very ripe

½ cup. sugar

1 T. lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 325°. Line a 10-inch round springform pan with parchment paper.

2. For the crust, combine crumbs and butter, and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, and let it cool.

3. For the cheesecake filling, combine all ingredients, and blend until smooth.

4. Wrap the bottom and sides of the springform pan well with silver foil, and place into a larger pan.

5. Pour cheesecake filling over the crust.

6. Fill the larger pan with water, and bake for 1½ hours or until slightly golden. Do not open the oven door throughout.

7. Remove cheesecake from the oven, and let it cool.

8. For the cheese frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add confectioners’ sugar, and beat until combined. Scrape down the sides again. Add heavy cream and vanilla, and beat until combined.

9. Spread over cheesecake or pipe with a tip.

10. For mango coulis, combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

11. Garnish cheesecake with fruit of your choice, and top with mango coulis.

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PARSHAS BAMIDBAR

Welcome to the Desert

Y. Levenstein

In last week’s parshah, the pasuk culminating Sefer Vayikra states, “These are the mitzvos that Hashem commanded Moshe to tell Bnei Yisroel on Har Sinai,” (Vayikra 27:34).

Moving forward, as we open Sefer Bamidbar, the first pasuk says, “And Hashem spoke to Moshe in Midbar Sinai…” ( Bamidbar 1:1).

What connection can be made from the end of Vaykira to the beginning of Bamidbar?

THE YESHIVAH OF THE CHASAM SOFER, ZT”L, ran on a three-year cycle. After completing all designated sugyos, the fourth year would begin by repeating the same masechtos. Most talmidim would leave after having learned through an entire cycle, or at least stop attending the shiur of the Chasam Sofer after they already heard each one once.

One year, a talmid known as Itzik Shusberg, who had joined the yeshivah at a very young age, chose to continue learning in the Rosh Yeshivah’s shiur for a second round.

Itzik proudly told the newer bachurim that he remembered the shiurim from his first cycle and could repeat them verbatim. One day, he even offered to bet five gulden if he would successfully share the shiur, with all its depth and nuances, just the way the Chasam Sofer would say it later that day.

His friends had to admit that Itzik had remembered the shiur flawlessly.

Soon, the Chasam Sofer began his shiur and expounded on the very same points Itzik had explained, even using the exact same expressions and articulations.

Several boys smirked. The Chasam Sofer noticed and asked for an explanation.

“Do you mean to say that Itzik Shusberg hut oisgechapt mein chiddushim before I had a chance to give them over?” the Chasam

Sofer exclaimed. He closed his Gemara and left the beis midrash. Needless to say, the talmidim did not feel good about the turn of events. Itzik himself felt horrible. He hadn’t intended to cause agmas nefesh to their great rebbi! He worried the Chasam Sofer would have a hakpadah against him. Inconsolable, he locked himself inside his room and cried.

Meanwhile, his friends tried coming up with a way to apologize appropriately to their rebbi. But before they had a chance to do anything, it was announced that the following morning, the Chasam Sofer would be giving a shiur in yeshivah and everyone was asked to be there — even the older talmidim who didn’t typically attend.

Everyone was sure they were in for a mussar shmuess, especially when they heard that the Chasam Sofer had specifically requested that Itzik Shusberg attend.

The next morning, everyone crowded into the beis midrash, including a teary-eyed Itzik, who wished the earth would open right there and swallow him alive.

It was silent when the Chasam Sofer entered. In a broken voice, he began, “Kinderlach! Woe is to me! Yesterday, I stumbled in the terrible aveirah of embarrassing a fellow Yid, when I humiliated a talmid! Instead of praising the fact that he remembered the shiur from three years ago, I shamed him publicly. I want to ask him mechilah publicly, and I ask that he be mochel me in front of everyone.”

“Do you mean to say that Itzik Shusberg hut oisgechapt mein chiddushim before I had a chance to give them over?” the Chasam Sofer exclaimed

“Instead of praising the fact that he remembered the shiur from three years ago, I shamed him publicly.

Itzik burst into a fresh round of tears. Could it be that his esteemed mechilah, instead of giving him well-deserved

The Chasam Sofer repeated his shiur ,’”

In front of an audience of friends who would never forget this moment,

Years later, as Rav of Grossvardein in Hungary, Itzik — or Rav Yitzchak — repeated this tale, illustrating the greatness of , the Chasam Sofer. “Why did gadlus in Torah, with such widespread acanavah like a vessel of

As this anecdote demonstrates, in , a Yid can merit in Torah, beyond the

The Baal HaTurim explains that in Vayikra asks the question a person may want to know: “How can I merit fulfilling the Torah and mitzvos on the highest possible level?” And the answer may be found par-

, Bamidbar: “And Hashem spoke to Chazal in Midrash Rabbah (1:7) determine from these words that in order to be able to internalize the depth of Torah, one must make himself unpretentious — like a midbar Acquiring the middah of humility makes him worthy of attaining Torah b’shleimus

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Renowned cardiologist Dr. Naftoli Neuberger from ParCare opens up about his four-decade journey and the things we should all know

Y. GRUNBAUM

CARDIOLOGY HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE HEART OF ANY TRUE BORO PARKER.

Growing up, I recall the personal pride that overcame my classmates and I when our teacher told us that the very first humanto-human heart transplant in the United States (and only the second in the world) took place just blocks away from us in Boro Park’s very own Maimonides Medical Center, a hospital that to this day prides itself on its high ranking in this vital field.

The world of cardiology has undergone many changes in the nearly six decades since that time. Conditions that once regularly claimed lives can now be managed, allowing for decades of healthy living. And to ensure that hearts stay on beat, cardiologists are the ones tasked with this heavy, yet rewarding, responsibility.

Few local names are as synonymous with hearts and health as that of the renowned cardiologist, Dr. Naftoli Neuberger. The doctor has been serving the community with love and distinction for more than four decades.

On a recent spring morning, we were fortunate to hear from the man who’s seen it all. Dr. Neuberger welcomed us into his office, sharing a little of what he’s experienced as he closes in on almost half a century as the man who takes so many local hearts to heart.

40 years in one field and one community is a long time. Can you share with us a bit about your story and journey?

I’m not that interesting. But I can talk about cardiology, as well as some of my experiences and the things I’ve learned.

Let’s talk about your field. What is it like, working with frum patients and families?

The first thing I’ll say about our patients is that people in our community are very knowledgeable, with a high medical IQ. People read, people know, people research, people ask good questions.

People read, people know, people research, people ask good questions. For a doctor who cares about the well-being of his patients, this is the greatest aid

For a doctor who cares about the well-being of his patients, this is the greatest aid. In addition to making our job more enjoyable, it also means that people know when to turn to us with symptoms or problems and also that we’re not just writing prescriptions or giving instructions, but are interacting and getting through to them in an effective way.

Do you find that there’s some apprehension or fear of doctors?

I think the older generation had more such distrust, but people today know much more about heart-health and about how much can be done to make meaningful lifelong changes with just a bit of tinkering.

It appears that we see lots more heart disease than we did in the past. What would you say is the reason for that?

Well, one counterintuitive point I must mention, is that once upon a time, many patients who developed severe

issues didn’t live too much longer r”l, whereas today they can live with their heart issues for many decades.

But there’s also the issue of diet. People today are heavier and eat less healthy food, leading to higher rates of diabetes, which in turn causes so much of the heart disease we see today.

Would you say that this is a problem more prevalent in our community?

America has a big obesity problem; it’s not a Boro Park issue. But as a culture that is very generous with food and one that celebrates a lot with seudos and meals, I do try to remind and encourage patients to develop better eating habits. It’s well worth it, both in the short and the long term.

Are there any positive changes you’ve seen over the decades?

Absolutely. One of them is how much cigarette smoking has decreased in popularity in our area. When I was in yeshiva, the beis medrash was often so thick with smoke, you could barely see. And that was so dangerous for our hearts. Things have improved drastically, although I do see it picking up again, with bachurim smoking outside wedding halls and the like. I hope that the trends soon reverse.

How has the field of cardiology as a whole changed over your career?

It’s night and day from when I started out. There are so many procedures we can do today that don’t involve operations. We can put a wire through an artery or easily reset the heart’s rhythm. We can do short procedures that don’t even require general anesthesia and are life-changing. There is also far better imaging and testing which means we can diagnose more accurately and efficiently. And new medicines are also constantly being manufactured that change lives for the better.

Any negative changes to speak of?

Unfortunately, I’d say the biggest issue is that insurance companies present obstacles at every stage, trying to deny coverage for care people need. It takes a lot of work on our part, but I’m so grateful that ParCare has made it a major part of our mission to assist

patients with such matters and to ensure that we can accommodate all their cardiology needs under their coverage.

Have you seen things change in our community throughout this era?

Definitely! I’d say the biggest change is the advent and growth of medical advocacy, consulting and referral organizations that not only educate and advise but are able to get people to the right doctors and hospitals without delay. I’ve seen months-long waits reduced to a couple of days at some of the biggest clinics in the country.

While on this subject, I must also give credit to Hatzolah for their lifesaving work day after day. Patients who suffer cardiac arrest only have minutes to be saved and today’s trained and responsive members have saved too many lives to count. We must all be so grateful to them.

What advice would you give to readers of this article?

I’d say to respect your body and respect your symptoms. If something hurts, don’t ignore it. If something persists, give your body the attention it deserves and go to a doctor. To be fair, this advice applies to doctors as well. You must respect your patients and what they’re telling you. They know themselves best and they deserve to never have their concerns trivialized.

Respect your body and respect your symptoms. If something hurts, don’t ignore it. If something persists, give your body the attention it deserves, and go to a doctor

Another thing I would note is that it’s important to understand that change is indeed possible. Even if it’s slow and incremental, the only thing that prevents you from developing better health habits is giving up. People change all the time and you can improve too.

You’ve been in one community for a long time. How has that experience been for you?

It’s very rewarding. Understand that there are families from which I’ve now seen two or even three generations. You develop a bond with time, you care about their well-being.

Is it overwhelming to know that people rely on you for such a critical part of their life?

I place my trust in Hashem that He will help me be there for His children. I recall that many years ago, I was in a hardware store Erev Yom Kippur getting something for my Sukkah, and I received a call from a highly respected gadol. It quickly became apparent to me that he was in the process of having a heart attack but he refused to go to the hospital; he would only come to my office. So of course, I went and opened up for him.

We moved heaven and earth, and with the help of his brother, Dr. Shani and others we were able to get him to the hospital where he had a stent put in right away before his situation turned worse.

He lived to see many beautiful, healthy years thereafter. Can there possibly be anything more rewarding than this?

It is my only hope that Hashem will give me many more years in this wonderful position.

We all wish that for you, with all our hearts. Thank you for your time.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Neuberger now leads Parcare’s growing cardiology division, where he sees Medicaid patients and serves the community at large. To schedule an appointment, call Parcare Community Health Network at 718.840.3535. Located in the heart of Boro Park on 16th Avenue, corner 48th Street.

Brooklyn Chaverim Among the Honorees at Mayoral Jewish Heritage Reception

Brooklyn Chaverim’s widespread communal efforts were publicly lauded by Mayor Eric Adams on May 29, with the volunteer group honored for its volunteerism at the annual Gracie Mansion Jewish Heritage Reception.

“Whenever someone is in need, this organization can be called,” said Adams. “I appreciated them as borough president — now as your mayor, your citywide appeal — thank you for what you do. Continue to do your great work.”

Accepting the citation on behalf of Chaverim, Rabbi Aron Cohen thanked the mayor for his ongoing support.

Also recognized by Adams with a proclamation was senior mayoral advisor Joel Eisdorfer, who announced last month that he would be leaving City Hall to spend more time with his family. Adams called Eisdorfer a good friend, saying he had watched his children grow up.

“It is a rarity that you find someone that no one has anything negative to say about,” said the mayor. “That is what Joel Eisdorger is. He’s a real mensch.”

The Jewish heritage celebration included a kosher barbeque catered by Mendy’s and drew several hundred guests. The mayor spoke passionately at the hour-long event, decrying the proliferation of hatred and antisemitism, and the importance of embracing humanity and supporting each other during times of need.

“This is a moment where we must stand up for what is right,” said Adams. “If we get it right in New York, it would cascade throughout the entire country and the entire globe. We must start saying hate has no place in New York. Hate has no place in New Jersey, Connecticut, Los Angeles, Iowa, Nebraska. Wherever we are, hate has no place in this country and across our globe.”

Safety Enhanced as Sidewalk Laid on 37th Street

Pedestrians will be able to breathe a little easier as they walk down 37th Street between 14th and 15th Avenues now

that a much-needed sidewalk has finally been added to a portion of the block.

Home to the Brooklyn Square office building, multiple offices and loading docks, and a Hatzolah garage, the lack of sidewalk on that stretch of 37th Street has been a major concern to those who live and work in the area.

Construction crews were spotted laying the new sidewalk on May 29 on a section of the block that had once been home to a lot owned by Kings Building Material. The lot was bought by Bobov-45 one year ago and is being used to build a new mesivta building.

It is unknown if any plans are in place to continue the sidewalk north toward 14th Avenue or if any plans are in place to create a walkway on the Brooklyn Square side of the street.

NY Leads the Way in Providing Federal Funding for Home Energy Efficiency Rebates

Low- to middle-income New Yorkers will be the first in the nation to qualify for home energy efficiency rebates, with the federal government allocating a $39.6 million grant as part of the first phase of its Inflation Reduction Act and its Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates programs. The funding is intended to help residents make improvements and upgrades to their homes that will reduce their energy costs, minimize the use of fossil fuels, and lower their energy bills.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the rebates on May 30, saying that they would make the transition to clean energy more affordable for New Yorkers.

Low- and middle-income owners of one- to four-family households whose incomes are below 80% of the area median income, or who are participating in a utility payment assistance program, could receive up to $14,000 for the upgrades. Homeowners can apply for the rebates through the state’s EmPower+ program, and may be eligible to receive funding for air sealing, insulation, ventilation, upgrading their panel boxes and wiring, heat pumps for space and water heaters, as well as any electrical upgrades needed for those improvements to be made.

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Eligibility varies by county. According to the EmPower+ website, a family of six living in Rockland would qualify for low-income incentives if they earn less than $81,264 per year, and moderate-income incentives if they earn between $81,264 and $134,350 per year. For a family of eight, those numbers rise to $96,672 per year to qualify for low-income incentives and $164,200 for moderate-income incentives.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm credited the Biden administration for helping families keep their costs down and changing the realities of home energy bills.

“New York is leading the charge as states across the country gear up to launch their Home Energy Rebates program — delivering jobs, savings and healthier homes,” said Granholm.

Jewish Firefighters Inflamed, Accuse NYFD of Discriminatory Behavior

Members of the Ner Tamid Society, a fraternal organization of Jewish members of the New York City Fire Department, have reached out to Mayor Eric Adams and asked for his help, saying they are being subjected to discriminatory behavior.

The group sent a letter to the mayor on May 30, alleging that reasonable accommodations are not being made for

their members and that the FDNY’s only interaction with them is to facilitate an annual Chanukah party. The letter to Adams also mentioned a recent advertising campaign run by the FDNY with the theme “All Heros Welcomed.”

An ad placed on social media on May 14 as part of the campaign suggested that the FDNY is inclusive of all ethnic groups, but the accompanying photograph didn’t include a single Jewish member of New York’s Bravest.

The Ner Tamid Society contacted a lawyer at the department’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a day later to arrange a meeting with Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, but was told that a sit down could be arranged, with their concerns relayed to Kavanagh, who would not be present. While sources have said that it isn’t uncommon for members of FDNY fraternal groups to have an initial meeting with lower-level officials before being cleared to meet

with the commissioner, it reportedly wasn’t the only instance of the group being snubbed. According to The Ner Tamid Society, members of other organizations were asked to weigh in on a curriculum being developed for an FDNY leadership program, but they were not.

“The society urgently seeks to be treated like any other fraternal organization and to have an opportunity to meet with leadership before additional issues arise,” explained the group.

Responding to the society’s letter to Adams, the FDNY said that Kavanagh never received their request to be included in the curriculum development, and that the commissioner would have welcomed their participation.

“She is happy they reached out and looks forward to meeting with them and hearing their important concerns,” said the FDNY, which also noted that Kavanagh “values the contributions of the Ner Tamid Society.”

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Debbie is so grateful that Gavi’s been released from the hospital in time for her sister’s wedding. But then, a night before the wedding, Gavi suffers a terrible seizure and is taken back to the hospital.

Istared at the ringing phone. We were still waiting for the MRI, doctors and nurses were flitting in and out of the room, and loud beeping surrounded us. I said dumbly, “My mother’s calling.”

“Tell her,” Gavi said weakly from the bed. “Tell her where we are. And Debbie? I want you to go to the wedding.”

I left the ER to call my mother back so that she wouldn’t hear all the hospital noises straightaway. As soon as she answered, my mother said, “Debbie? Where are you? Are you almost here?”

“Mommy,” I said, “could you go into a different room?”

“Sure… Is everything okay?” I waited until I heard the background noises on her side quiet

down, and she told me she was in her bedroom.

I exhaled.

“Mommy,” I said, “I don’t know how to say this. Everything is okay right now… but… well, Gavi is back in the hospital.” We’d been home for less than two days. “At five thirty this morning he had a seizure… a big one. We came by am bulance. He woke up on the way….we’re in the ICU-ER. They’re doing lots of tests… I’m not sure what’s going to happen next.”

My mother started crying. I didn’t know what to do. I felt like I was ruining everyone’s day. My mother asked me for more details, but I only told her a little bit; it was her daughter’s wedding day, and I didn’t want to burden her with this crisis. I felt so lost. It would be awful not to show up at the wedding, but it would also be awful to show up without Gavi. I’d finally told my sisters about Gavi’s condition during this last hospitalization. I didn’t want everyone to spend my sister’s wedding day miserable and worried. I also didn’t want to leave Gavi — but he did want me to at tend my sister’s wedding.

Finally, I told my mother that

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we’d have to play it by ear, and that I’d let her know what was going on. My mother asked permission to share with the rest of the family, and I swallowed and said yes.

With a transplant looming ever closer, Gavi and I had finally decided to share his situation with close family and friends, and we had started that process when he was last in the hospital. “It’s better to do it now,” I’d said. “Let everyone have time to process it.”

Now I ended my conversation with my mother and returned to the ER. There, I learned that my husband had experienced a miracle. The doctors explained that the seizure had caused multiple fractures in Gavi’s back and shoulders, yet despite the damage, there were no signs of any damage to the spinal cord. By eleven thirty in the morning, they were ready to admit Gavi to the ward, but the internal medicine ward was full.

I BEGAN PLANNING HOW I WOULD BREAK THE NEWS TO MY MOTHER THAT I’D BE MISSING MY SISTER’S WEDDING

ter-in-law came with me to help with the boys, and my brother-in-law drove us all to my parents’ house. As we pulled up to the house, my parents came out, along with some of my sisters. Everyone was crying. But then my youngest sister grabbed my shoulders and said, “No, we’re not going to cry anymore. We’re going to have fun. For Michal.”

My sister-in-law and sisters kept my little boys happy as my mother shepherded me to the waiting make-up artist, who’d returned just for me. I called my mother-in-law every ten minutes for an update; it felt like I’d left a limb behind at the hospital. She kept assuring me that everything was stable, and don’t worry!

The COVID-style wedding took place in my parents’ neighbor’s beautiful yard. It was painful to watch the photographer take pictures of all the families.

When it was my turn, the photographer said, “Where’s your husband?”

Trying to stay calm, I said, “He isn’t here.”

The photographer, an old family friend, looked at me. “I’m so sorry,” he said.

Only once he started walking away did I realize that he probably thought we were getting divorced.

I caught up with him and said, “My husband is in the hospital. We’re not getting divorced.” The last thing I needed was for a rumor to start.

The photographer thanked me for telling him and said that he had, indeed, been worried.

At this point, Gavi was in terrible pain and couldn’t even change positions without assistance because of his multiple fractures. In the meantime, I began planning how I would break the news to my mother that I’d be missing my sister’s wedding.

But shortly before noon, Gavi turned to me and said, “Debbie, go. Get the kids, and go to the wedding.”

I didn’t want to leave, but Gavi held my gaze. “You’ve missed so much because of me,” he said.

“You’re not missing Michal’s wedding.”

Leaving Gavi in my motherin-law’s care, I left the hospital. I tried to focus on the fact that Gavi wanted me to go. My teenage sis-

All the other couples were there with their spouses. Gavi was so sick, and so far away. Once the badeken started, there was no stopping the tears. I cried all the way through the chuppah. I was also one of the only guests who kept my mask on the entire time; I was petrified of contracting COVID and not being able to visit Gavi — or worse: passing him the germs.

After the wedding, I had no idea how I was supposed to get back home. A kind nephew from the chasan’s side offered to drive me, my sister-in-law, and my kids home. We drove though pouring rain and got home close to two in the morning. On the way, I called the hospital and learned that Gavi had received a strong painkiller and looked like he was falling asleep. Once home, I headed to bed as well. It felt like one of the longest days I’d ever lived through.

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CHAPTER 13

Yoel offers Gavriel Lichtentag a job, promises to talk to Menachem about a yeshiva in Eretz Yisroel, and authorizes Daniel and Rechy’s request to spend the first days of Yom Tov at her parents. Chavi senses that Shloimy wants to make a Seder at home.

Russy looked around, dazed.

The magic of tzinding licht demarcated the day from the intense drama of preparations to the surreal serenity of Pesach.

She yawned, a deep yawn of exhaustion and release. Her body slowly relaxed into the couch.

The simcha room was transformed. Little painted bud vases filled with baby’s breath decorated the long tables draped with lace tablecloths. The silver wine decanters sparkled, and the ka’areh took up much of the head table.

“Less is more,” she’d told Yoel as she worked on the décor for the Seder. She went with linen, hemstitched pillowcases, and the smaller antique white haggados with sleek gold stands. “We have to leave room for the people and their grape juice and the million booklets the kids bring home from school.”

But now the room was empty. Not a single booklet was ruining the decor; not even a bottle of grape juice was

marring the tablescape.

How had her plans unraveled so quickly?

The early morning phone call from AgeWell had thrown her into a tizzy that lasted until the zman. Her father had been taken to the hospital since his oxygen levels were low. Of course she shouldn’t worry, just meet them at the ER.

She’d stumbled into the car and had to turn back when she remembered that she’d left her father’s medical file behind. Once she was on the way for the second time, Yoel had worked his magic. The medical liaison was on the case, and her father was admitted and settled in the ICU within the hour.

Yoel had the foresight to reserve a private room in the adjoining hotel for whoever would stay with her father for Yom Tov. “We should really be the ones staying,” he’d admitted, “but I don’t think my back will handle sleeping in a chair and climbing all those stairs.”

So who could?

After a slew of urgent conference calls, it was decided that Menachem was the best candidate, except he couldn’t be alone for two days. So Chuni offered to go along. He had the smallest family, and his wife could move in with her parents.

She’d returned home from the hospital and started filling foil pans and containers with food for the Seder and seudos. Chavi ran over with a thermos filled with chicken soup, hoping it would at least be lukewarm at Shulchan Orech.

Waving them off was a difficult yet precious moment. Their devotion and sacrifice meant so much to her. They’d matured, and she took pride in her children.

And now she sat alone in the empty room, which was large enough to host a crowd of eighty. It wasn’t a setting she would have chosen, but it was also one she wouldn’t trade for anything.

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youWishing a Gut Yom Tov

Nothing like the breathtaking Italian pieces she was used to, but to her, it was the most beautiful ka’areh in the world

The intensity of the moment didn’t allow her to fall asleep. Tomorrow, Chavi and Yosef Yehuda would join them with all their noise and spilled grape juice that was missing right now. But tonight, it was just her and Yoel.

The door opened and Yoel walked in from shul.

He entered the room and looked around slowly, then met her eyes.

“Gut Yom Tov,” he said.

She looked at Yoel, at her husband who’d tasted the highs, the lows and everything in between in the hair-raising ride he’d been through. They’d been through.

“Should we begin?” he asked softly.

Russy nodded, “I’m ready whenever you are.”

* * * * *

Down the block, things were rowdier but no less beautiful. It was that magical moment, before the first grape juice spill and after the last fight.

And for such a moment, it was worth being all dressed up. Chavi had to give it to Kristina. The dress fit perfectly, and the collar really did elevate it to something unique.

The dress bore testimony to the hair-raising ride she’d been through that winter. Her eyes filled. Uch, it should’ve been a no-mascara night.

Her gaze traveled to her children. The three girls were wearing their new light-blue dresses with matching shoes, their hair pinned back with lace bows. But it was Zevi who truly shone. It wasn’t only the elegant new suit. It was his eyes that lit up the room. He stood over his becher and held onto his haggadah with pride.

At the head of the table stood the glistening new ka’areh, dainty gold legs supporting the silver plate.

Last night, when Shloimy had seen her averting her eyes from that kaareh, he’d understood.

Call her spoiled, but the silver-plated piece made her tear up every time she looked at it. The dullness made all her efforts lose their value. The entire winter’s worth of work paled in the ugly silver-plated thing.

“I only bought this one to break the news to you. The real one is waiting for us at Glimmers,” Shloimy announced after bedikas chametz. She saw him shuffling through some envelopes, adding bills to some, subtracting from others, and triumphantly telling her that he was going to treat her.

They’d settled on a neat Turkish piece on four dainty little legs. Nothing like the breathtaking Italian pieces she was used to, but to her, it was the most beautiful ka’areh in the world.

* * * * *

The Brandweins descended on TheraRide with a bang. Or as big a bang as dainty European loafers could make.

“Eww, my shoes are getting filthy,” Malky cried.

“I brought along everyone’s Floafers,” Chavi sang, smug with her foresight.

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“Floafers, Ma?” Zevi snorted. “We need riding boots.” So much for her smugness.

She made her kids change anyway and watched them scamper off. Her girls, predictably, headed to the electric carousel, and Zevi raced off to “his” horse, Tchupegai.

Yosef Yehuda’s boys stared, transfixed, as Zevi stroked her mane and tickled her nose.

“Zeidy, look!” Zevi called. “She recognizes me!”

“She sure does!” Yoel said generously. Chavi saw that her father was beaming. That was all he wanted, everyone together and smiling, his kids content under his watch.

Wasn’t it what every parent wanted?

A large man wearing dusty boots and a white mane exited the little cabin office. “Hi, I’m Eric!”

Yoel walked over and shook the guy’s hand. “I’m Joel, Joel Brandwein. Nice to meet you.”

“Are you the guy I spoke to?”

Yoel nodded.

“So which one’s the grandson who rides with us?”

Zevi proudly stepped up next to his grandfather.

“That’s my horse,” he said, pointing. Eric laughed a deep, throaty laugh. “Hey, you chose a nice one! And that’s one cool vest you’re wearing!”

“Yeah! I got it for my birthday this week.”

The rest of the kids were listening intently, and Zevi seemed pleased with the attention.

“I know that, kiddo. You’re one lucky boy. You know your grandpa called to ask me what kind of vest to get you?”

Everyone instinctively turned to Yoel. Chavi hesitantly put her palms together and clapped lightly, and every last Brandwein joined. Even Chuni’s little Baruch clapped enthusiastically.

When it finally quieted down, Eric asked, “Guys! Whoever’s ready to ride, say, ‘Giddyup!’”

“Gidyupp!” the kids yelled at the top of their lungs.

Chavi turned to her beaming parents and grinned. “Looks like the Brandweins are ready to go.”

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ROASTED GARLIC FOCACCIA SANDWICHES

The first time I tasted garlic focaccia was on a trip out of town. I savored every bite, promising myself to recreate it myself at home. Here I present you with the final results, and they’re every bit as good as I wanted them to be.

FOCACCIA

4 cups Wondermills flour

2¼ tsp. active dry yeast (one packet)

1 tsp. salt

2 cups warm water

3–4 T. oil

GARLIC CONFIT

12 cloves garlic

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. dried rosemary Oil

BASIL AIOLI

3 cubes frozen garlic

3 cubes frozen basil

½ cup mayonnaise

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl, making sure the salt doesn’t touch the yeast.

2. Pour the lukewarm water into the bowl. Mix well with a spatula until a sticky dough is formed.

3. Pour a teaspoon or two of olive oil on the surface of the dough and rub it all over.

4. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 18 to 24 hours.

5. Prepare the garlic confit. Preheat the oven to 425°, and place all ingredients in a small pan.

6. Bake at 425° for 35 to 40 minutes or until the garlic starts to brown. Set aside.

7. When you’re ready to bake the focaccia, line a 9x13” pan with parchment paper.

8. Oil your hands, and gently bring the proofed dough in from the sides of the bowl. Fold the dough over itself. Turn the bowl a quarter of the way, and fold the dough over itself again. Do three more quarter turns of the bowl, folding the dough over each time.

9. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the center of the prepared pan.

10. Gently place the deflated dough onto the olive oil. Roll it a couple of times to coat it well with oil.

¼ tsp. ground black pepper

SANDWICH COMPONENTS

12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

12 slices beef tomato Fresh spinach leaves

11. Cover this with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and keep in a draftfree place for 2 to 4 hours or until the dough doubles and covers the pan.

12. Preheat the oven to 325°.

13. Sprinkle the roasted garlic and rosemary over the dough, along with 3 tablespoons of the garlic confit. Dimple the dough using your fingers.

14. Bake the bread for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown. The bottom of the bread should be crispy.

15. Let the bread rest in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Bread freezes well.

ASSEMBLING THE FOCACCIA SANDWICH

1. Combine aioli ingredients and mix well.

2. Slice the focaccia into 12 even slices, and cut each piece open.

3. Add 2 teaspoons of aioli, a slice of tomato, a slice of cheese and some fresh spinach.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP WITH PARMESAN CRISPS

This delicious broccoli cheddar soup is a family favorite. The cheddar cheese takes the soup to the next level, making it the perfect Yom Tov dish.

INGREDIENTS

2 T. butter

1 white onion, diced

5 cloves garlic

1 cup shredded carrots

3 T. flour

3 T. consommé diluted in 5 cups water

1 (24 oz.) bag frozen broccoli

1 T. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1 (8 oz.) bag cheddar cheese

PARMESAN CRISPS

1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1 jalapeno, sliced Pine nuts

DIRECTIONS

To prepare the soup:

1. Heat the butter in a large pot. Add onions and sauté until soft.

2. Add the garlic, and continue sautéing until fragrant.

3. Add the carrots, and allow to cook until soft, approximately five minutes.

4. Add the flour, and mix to create a paste-like mixture.

5. Slowly add the water and consommé while continuously mixing.

6. Bring water to a boil.

7. Add the broccoli, salt and pepper. Cover, and allow to cook for a half hour.

8. Remove from heat, and blend using an immersion blender.

9. Return to the heat, and add the cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted. This soup freezes well.

To prepare the crisps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Place 1 tablespoon “mounds” of parmesan cheese onto prepared baking sheet.

3. Top each crisp with either a slice of jalapeno or some pine nuts.

4. Bake at 350° for ten minutes or until golden.

5. Allow to cool completely before handling. Store in the refrigerator.

ORANGEGLAZED SEA BASS

Sea bass is definitely a higher-end fish. Its taste is super soft and buttery, and delicious when served hot or cold, making it the perfect Yom Tov fish.

INGREDIENTS

6 slices Chilean sea bass

3 T. oil, divided

1 T. garlic, crushed

2 tsp. fresh ginger, crushed

3 T. scallions, chopped

SAUCE

4 T. soy sauce

3 T. orange juice

2 T. rice vinegar

1 T. sesame oil

3 tsp. brown sugar

2 tsp. orange zest

2 tsp. cornstarch

⅓ cup water

DIRECTIONS

Before creating this recipe, I reached out to Mr. Langsam of Fish To Dish to understand the different types of sea bass and if it’s worth spending that extra dollar.

According to Mr. Langsam, cheaper quality sea bass is usually frozen in water, causing it to lose some of its important vitamins and minerals. It can be kept frozen in this manner for many months before being sold. The higher quality sea bass may cost a bit more, but the better taste is very noticeable, and you’ll be getting all the health benefits that sea bass offers.

1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Mix until well combined, and set aside.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Place the sea bass in the hot oil, and sear for seven minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan along with the garlic, ginger and scallions.

4. Sauté until fragrant, around one minute.

5. Lower the heat, and add the sauce to the pot. Bring to a slight boil.

6. Place the sea bass back into the pot. Use a spoon to spread the sauce evenly over all the fillets.

7. Cook for two minutes. Sea bass can be served warm or cold.

IRRESISTIBLE STRING BEANS

These string beans are irresistible. Not a string bean fan? Try it, and you might just change your mind.

INGREDIENTS

1.5 lb. fresh string beans

3 T. chicken soup consommé

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 T. oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the string beans thinly on the pan.

3. Sprinkle string beans with oil and spices.

4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA SALAD

Quick, easy and elegant. This pasta salad is the perfect summer side.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. cooked angel hair pasta

2 T. oil

1 red pepper, diced

1 orange pepper, diced

1.5 T. garlic, crushed

4 oz. white mushrooms

4 oz. baby bella mushrooms

1 T. sesame oil

2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste

Pinch of red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large pan. Sauté diced peppers until soft.

2. Add the garlic and mushrooms. Sauté just until the mushrooms soften so they don’t fall apart.

3. Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the vegetable mixture along with the sesame oil, salt and red pepper flakes.

4. Mix well to combine. Pasta is delicious either hot or cold.

CRUNCHY CHEESE AND LOX SALAD

This salad offers a unique twist on the classic combination of cream cheese and lox.

INGREDIENTS

6 cups mixed greens of choice

1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced

1 avocado, sliced

1 cup lox, cut into small pieces

2 (19.5 oz.) bags of crunchy cheese

SALAD DRESSING

½ cup J&J cream cheese

2–3 T. milk

1 T. everything seasoning

1 tsp. dried basil

½ tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 tablespoons milk, and spices. Mix until there are no lumps. Add more milk if a runnier consistency is desired.

3. Serve the salad with the dressing on the side to preserve freshness and for a beautiful presentation.

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WATERMELON AND HALLOUMI SALAD

This salad epitomizes summer! Juicy, sweet watermelon and crispy, chewy halloumi cheese are a match made in heaven.

INGREDIENTS

2 lb. watermelon

7 oz. halloumi cheese

4 cups arugula

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup pumpkin seeds

2 T. oil

MAGIC GREEN SAUCE

1 packed cup of herbs (I used dill, cilantro, parsley and basil.)

½ cup olive oil

Juice from 1 lime

1 tsp. maple syrup

1 T. capers

1 clove garlic

1 small red chili pepper, seeded

½ avocado

½ tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Place all sauce ingredients into a food processor, and pulse a few times until coarsely blended. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a tall container, and blend using an immersion blender.

2. Dice the watermelon and halloumi cheese.

3. Place 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan, and toast the halloumi for a couple of minutes until golden on all sides.

4. Arrange arugula in a bowl or on a serving platter. Add tomatoes, watermelon, and halloumi. Top with pumpkin seeds and Magic Green Sauce.

CINNAMON ROLL CHEESECAKE

Goodness in every bite! Impress your guests and yourself with this most delightful dessert.

CRUST

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup brown sugar

½ tsp. cinnamon

6 T. butter, melted

CINNAMON SWIRL

1 cup brown sugar

⅓ cup flour

1 T. cinnamon

5½ T. butter, melted

CHEESECAKE BATTER

4 (8 oz.) bars J&J cream cheese

¾ cup sugar

2 T. brown sugar

½ cup sour cream

4 eggs

1 T. vanilla extract Pinch of salt

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

1 (8 oz.) bar J&J cream cheese

1 stick butter

2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 325°. Line and grease a 9-inch round springform pan.

2. Prepare the crust: Mix the graham crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter until combined. Press the mixture into the prepared pan, bringing it slightly up the edges. Set aside.

3. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: Combine all swirl ingredients in a bowl. Mix until a paste forms, and set aside.

4. Prepare the cheesecake: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugars and sour cream.

5. Fold in the eggs, making sure not to overmix as it will form air bubbles which may cause the cheesecake to crack in the oven.

6. Add the vanilla extract and salt.

7. To assemble the cheesecake: Pour half of the batter into the springform pan.

8. Top with half of the cinnamon swirl mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.

9. Repeat with the remaining batter and mixture.

10. Add 1 cup water to a 9x13” pan. Place the pan on the bottom rack in the oven. Place the cheesecake on the rack right above it. Bake for 1 hour.

11. Allow cheesecake to cool, then place in the freezer. Allow to freeze completely before removing from the pan.

12. Prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.

13. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar.

Note: This cheesecake slices best when frozen.

14. Place the frosting in a piping bag. Starting in the center of the cheesecake, pipe the frosting around and around, creating a swirl.

15. Top with mini cinnamon buns, if desired.

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Working with phyllo dough may seem like a sticky task to navigate. The trick is to have your dough defrosted completely. I like to leave it out overnight on the counter, and once the dough is fully defrosted, it’s a pleasure to work with. In this recipe, the crunchy exterior and sweet cheese filling make for the perfect combination.

INGREDIENTS

12 phyllo sheets, fully defrosted

2 sticks butter, melted

1 cup heavy cream

1 (8 oz.) container J&J whipped cream cheese

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 (3.3 oz.) bar white chocolate, melted

1 (3.3 oz.) bar dairy dark chocolate, melted

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. Lay the phyllo sheet flat on a clean dry surface, and brush with butter. Fold in half lengthwise, and brush top with butter.

3. Roll the phyllo around a cannoli mold. Apply pressure to both ends, and push toward the center to give it that crinkled look.

4. Place on the prepared baking sheet, and brush once more with butter.

5. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets.

6. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.

7. While the cannolis are baking, prepare filling. Place heavy cream in a mixing bowl. Using an electric whisk, mix cream until stiff peaks form.

8. Add cream cheese, and mix until combined. Stir in confectioners’ sugar.

9. Add vanilla and melted white chocolate, and mix.

10. Transfer the cheese filling to a piping bag fitted with a small star pastry tip.

11. Once the cannolis are done, cool completely before removing them from the mold.

12. Place the melted dairy chocolate on a flat plate. Dip both ends of each cannoli into the chocolate. Allow the chocolate to harden.

13. Fill each cannoli with the cheese filling. Cannolis freeze well in an airtight container.

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A true Yom Tov treat. The balsamic ice cream is so delicious, you might just want to serve it all summer long.

ICE CREAM

1 tub dairy vanilla ice cream

1 (16 oz.) bag frozen strawberries

1 T. balsamic vinegar

¼ cup sugar

5 sheets of graham crackers

1 (3.3 oz.) bar dairy white chocolate, melted COFFEE

4 T. coffee

1 T. vanilla sugar

2 T. sugar

DIRECTIONS

2 T. chocolate liqueur

1 cup hot water 4 cups milk

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, combine the strawberries, vinegar and sugar. Place the strawberries on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes.

3. Allow the ice cream to defrost slightly. Break the graham crackers into small pieces.

4. Allow strawberries to cool completely. Place ice cream in a large bowl. Add the strawberries and its juices, and half of the graham cracker chunks.

5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the ice cream mixture evenly over it. Top with the remaining graham cracker pieces. Freeze overnight.

6. Once frozen, use a flower-shaped cookie cutter to cut ice cream. Drizzle each flower with melted white chocolate, and freeze until ready to serve.

7. To prepare the coffee, place coffee, sugars, and liqueur into a large bowl.

8. Add the hot water, and mix until the coffee is completely dissolved.

9. Add milk, mix to combine, and transfer to a container. Refrigerate until ready to use.

10. To assemble, place one ice cream flower into a glass, pour coffee over it, and watch it float.

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1 cup sugar

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1 cup flour

¾ tsp. baking powder

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1 Tbsp. cocoa

TOPPING:

½ cup Bakers Choice White Chocolate Cream, plus 2 Tbsp for drizzling

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DIRECTIONS: In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and white chocolate cream and beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the cream cheese batter and beat until combined. Transfer half of the batter into another bowl. Stir cocoa powder into one half of the batter until thoroughly mixed.

Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Using a spoon, alternate dropping spoonfuls of the white and chocolate batter onto the pan in a checkerboard pattern. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool.

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An in-depth tour of a nursery and garden center

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While many of us buy our Shavuos flowers from the local florist, supermarket or neighborhood flower stand, some like to be more actively involved in their Shavuos decor. Here The Boro Park View visited Celetti Nursery and Garden Center in New City to learn more about sourcing plants and flowers.

As I walk down the gravel path at Celetti Nursery and Garden Center, I’m already feeling heady amid the blooming assortment of shrubbery, trees, flowers, herbs and vegetables. I pass a teenage sister-brother duo, in earnest discussion over their gardening plans. Further down I spot Tina, who will be showing us around the nursery. She is pointing a spray nozzle at a row of hanging plants and waves me over, making sure to keep the water stream steady all the while. Watering the plants, as I will learn in my conversation with Tina, is a serious endeavor.

“Water is the most essential thing to keep your plants alive,” Tina says.

“At least once a day, water your plants. And if it’s hot, you can water them twice a day. When it rains, you’re off the hook.”

Managing a nursery means that Tina’s life revolves around the weather. But it’s always been that way. Her father was a landscaper for decades, prior to opening the nursery in 1997. Throughout Tina’s childhood, Tina and her sisters would visit their father on the job, learning to love gardening as much as he did. When Tina’s father transitioned from being a landscaper to nursery owner, it was only natural for his daughters to join the family business.

Visitors to Celetti Nursery and Garden Center quickly get a feel for the excitement and passion the family has for what they do. Tina, as the one who interacts with consumers on a daily basis, has a wealth of gardening knowledge. She is super patient with beginners, giving them tips on how to plan a healthy and thriving garden.

Beauty by Design

Celetti Nursery isn’t only careful not to encroach upon the landscapers’ territory; they actually provide landscapers with landscaping material beyond vibrant flowers

Sometime after Pesach, many neighborhoods begin to fill with decorative garden planters bursting with color, and basic black planters with all sorts of greenery that will eventually grow vegetables. These add character to the community and provide the family with a wholesome project, but Tina claims that these planters are not ideal.

“It’s best to put plants and vegetables directly into the ground,” Tina says. “This gives your plants the opportunity to spread roots and grow strong and firm.”

If contained in a planter, plants don’t have much opportunity to establish healthy roots, as their growth is contained to a small space.

Tina has a small team that lays the planting groundwork for those who want to maintain their garden but aren’t brave enough to get down and dirty to prepare the

garden and place the plants in the ground. What Tina generally won’t do is prepare garden designs.

“We work well with landscapers,” Tina says, “and I don’t want to take away their customers. I can give good advice and help customers figure out what will work well for their garden, but not the design.” She is also confident in her customer’s ability to create beauty in their home gardens. “Everyone is an artist,” she says. “There’s nothing you can’t do.”

Celetti Nursery isn’t only careful not to encroach upon the landscapers’ territory; they actually provide landscapers with landscaping material beyond vibrant flowers. At the back of the nursery, we can see mounds of mulch, stones, soil and other material landscapers buy in bulk for their clients’ gardens.

Beyond these mounds of material, I spot a stagnant pool of water, which looks almost like a tiny lake.

“My father built that,” Tina says. “The entire nursery was built on a tilt so water

runs off in that direction. This way, we can make good use of the water.”

I glance from the garden hose Tina has used for spraying the plants with crystal clear water, to the murky pool of water. As if reading my mind, Tina says. “We have a good filtration system. My father set this up to turn rain runoff into crystal clear water. He wanted to make good use of every drop.”

Local Wealth

When I question Tina about how consumers can choose between different offerings, especially in warehouse-like garden sections of large home improvement stores where the options are endless, she explains that it’s essential to go with locally grown products.

“Local plants,” Tina explains, “quickly and easily adapt to your home garden because the ground is pretty similar to their native environment. Chances of healthy growth go up, and maintenance efforts go down.

“We’re a local shop, and we source locally,” Tina says. “When you go to a big box chain store, you don’t know where the goods are coming from; with us, you know that they’re pretty much from the tristate area.”

Most plants are restocked on a weekly basis, Tina tells me. Products keep moving out, making way for new products that will be coming in. Since offerings are all local, there aren’t too many surprises in the deliveries. However, things aren’t always exactly the same. Sometimes a customer will come looking for a specific plant, and Tina will either find a second-best option

“Local plants,” Tina explains, “quickly and easily adapt to your home garden because the ground is pretty similar to their native environment

Know Your Lingo

Topsoil and compost are both important for gardening, but serve different purposes. Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil, which is rich in minerals and organic matter and provides a natural medium for plant growth. It includes a mixture of sand, silt, clay and decomposed organic materials. Compost, on the other hand, is decomposed organic material that has been recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment. Compost primarily enriches the soil, enhancing its fertility, water retention, and microbial activity. Combining both compost and topsoil can significantly improve soil quality and plant health.

Perennial plants live for more than two years, often going dormant in the winter and regrowing in the spring from their existing root systems. Examples include roses and peonies. With proper care, these plants can bloom year after year.

Annual plants , on the other hand, complete their entire life cycle within a single growing season. They germinate, grow, flower, produce seeds and die, all in one year. Examples include marigolds, petunias and zinnias. These must be replanted each year.

from her stock, or ask them to check back the following week to see if their desired plant came in.

“Do people ever call you post-purchase to ask you for advice?” I ask Tina. “All the time,” she says. “They’ll describe what they are seeing in their plant, or they’ll send me a photo, and I’ll try to help them figure out what is going wrong, and what they can do to help get things back on track.”

During our conversation, a passing pickup truck slows down to honk at Tina and wave. A couple of minutes later, a local homeowner turns down the driveway to take a look at the new stock. From the way they greet Tina, I can tell that they’re all old friends, Tina having serviced them loyally for a long while.

Green Thumbs for All

As we stroll between rows bursting with the gorgeous colors of summer, made real by geraniums, petunias, marigolds and too many other flowers to name, Tina shares that her home garden is not just about the beauty, but also about ensuring that she has vegetables, spices and herbs readily available. Amongst sage, rosemary and other herbs, Tina points out lavender, one of her favorites. It’s wonderful to remember that alongside plants that look beautiful, Hashem has also supplied us with plants that provide flavor and nutrition.

Past the herbs, I notice a couple of climbing plants. They stand tall, above the flowers and buckets of herbs. “These are great for trellises,” Tina says.

“What are no-fail plants you would recommend for beginners?” I ask Tina, on behalf of all The Boro Park View readers who haven’t yet flexed their green thumbs.

“Hanging plants,” is her immediate response. “They are gorgeous and versatile, and they really don’t need a lot of care. If you want to do something nice with the kids, to give them that experience of planting something they can actually eat, go with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. You can’t mess up with those.”

Tina reminds me that, as with all plants, vegetable plants need lots of water. If it’s a hot day, you’re best off watering the plants more than once.

And what about sunlight?

“You generally need at least four hours of sunlight,” Tina says. “But read the plant label. Make sure your plant gets the required amount of sunlight.”

“What about pests and deer?” I ask. “How do we keep our plants intact?”

“Vinca,” is Tina’s prompt response. She points to a row of vinca flowers, blooming in bright shades of reds, pinks and purples. Some varieties are even multi-color. “Vinca are deer-resistant, and they are one of my bestsellers.”

As for all those other flowers in your garden you want to protect from invaders, Tina sells some wonderful deer and pest-resistant spray.

If you want

to do something nice with the kids, to give them that experience of planting something they can actually eat, go with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. You can’t mess up with those.”

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Going Vertical With Trees

As my tour of the nursery concludes, I realize that everyone, from newbie to those with a seasoned green thumb, can have fun exploring the many choices at the nursery

Over at the far end of the nursery marches a parade of beautiful fruit trees. By the way they are rooted in the ground, I can tell that most of them have been here for a while. What this means is that people purchasing a fruit tree get a more mature tree, and they don’t have to wait a couple of years for the tree to begin sprouting fruit. I notice a gaping hole in the ground in the middle of a row of trees, evidence of a lucky someone out there who purchased a tree.

“We get fruit on some of the trees,” Tina tells me. “But most of them are still too young.”

On the opposite end of the nursery, non-

fruit trees grow in varying heights and colors.

“What are your most popular trees?” I ask Tina.

She lists around ten kinds. It seems that all the trees here sell well!

“People like the maple for the shade,” she explains, “and the flowering cherry and weeping cherry willows and flowering plum trees, each with their unique shape and gorgeous colors, are all so beautiful. People love those!”

As my tour of the nursery concludes, I realize that everyone, from newbie to those with a seasoned green thumb, can have fun exploring the many choices at the nursery, all designed by the Master Artist Whose bounty fills this world.

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IMAGINE STANDING AT THE FOOT OF HAR SINAI

3,336 YEARS AGO.

The air is electric as the once barren desert mountain bursts into a tapestry of blooms. This is no ordinary day; it is Matan Torah, the day Hashem spoke to us directly and gave us the Torah.

Today we commemorate this miraculous spectacle by adorning our shuls and homes with flowers each Shavuos. These flowers aren’t just decorations; they are a bridge to the past, pulling the beauty and wonder of Sinai into our present celebrations as we prepare to receive the Torah anew. Turn the page for a brief tour of flowers in Torah and how these symbols of renewal enhance our understanding and celebration of this Yom Tov.

SHOSHANAH ROSE

K’shoshanah bein hachochim, kein raayasi bein habanos

As a rose among thorns is my beloved among the daughters

– Shir Hashirim 2:2

The rose is celebrated in Shir Hashirim as a symbol of beauty. The symbolism of the shoshanah has several traditional meanings:

THE JEWISH PEOPLE: Similar to the rose among thorns, the Yidden are a singular entity among the nations, unique in our Divine purpose, yet surrounded by adversities and hostilities. The rose’s endurance mirrors the historical resilience and spiritual perseverance of the Jewish people.

THE TORAH: Just as the rose is surrounded by thorns that protect it, the Torah is surrounded by commandments and laws that safeguard its sanctity. The rose’s beauty, hidden among the thorns, parallels the inner beauty and depth of the Torah, which is only accessible to those who delve deeply into its study.

THE SHECHINAH: The rose is also a symbol of the Shechinah, which exists amidst the harsh realities of the material world, represented by the thorns. It signifies the delicate Presence of Hashem, surrounded yet untouched by the physical and spiritual challenges that encircle it. The Shechinah represents the ultimate beauty: “In Olam Haba there is no eating or drinking... but the righteous sit with crowns on their heads and delight in the brilliance of the Ziv HaShechinah (Hashem’s Presence)” (Berachos 17a). The pleasure of Olam Haba is gazing upon the beauty of the Shechinah.

CHAVATZELES HASHARON RESURRECTION ROSE

Ani chavatzeles hasharon shoshanas ha’amakim

I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley

– Shir Hashirim 2:1

The chavatzeles hasharon, which some translate as “rose of Sharon,” is not necessarily the same as the common rose. Several species have been proposed as the true “rose of Sharon.” These include various types of wildflowers native to the Sharon plain in Eretz Yisroel, such as tulips, lilies, crocuses or narcissus.

Some identify it as the “resurrection plant,” which begins to bloom in March and April. By May, its seeds are ripe, but they don’t open. They remain dormant, tightly enclosed within little pods or balls. By the time the leaves fall off, the dry, hard twigs of the plant shrink together and resemble a closed fist. Meanwhile, the seemingly dead plant is continually measuring rainfall. When it rains, the plant releases a few of its seeds. The more it rains, the more seeds it releases. If the rain stops, the plant closes up again.

Only four millimeters (0.157 of an inch) of rain are required to open the twig mass, which takes about two hours to open. When the seeds fall to the ground, they germinate rapidly — in only eight hours — before the earth dries out.

This plant is only found in the driest part of Eretz Yisroel. It isn’t found in areas with more rainfall because a small species of gerbil lives in those areas and eats the seeds of the Sharon rose.

EZOV HYSSOP

Tichat’eini b’ezov v’ethar

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be pure

– Tehillim 51:9

The ezov is a small plant that grows out of cracks found in walls. Rashi says it represents humility (Vayikra 14:4).

At the time of Makkas Bechoros, Hashem commanded Bnei Yisroel to dip a bunch of hyssop into the blood of the korban Pesach and apply it to the doorposts and lintel of their homes. Similarly, part of the purification process of the metzorah required him to bring the branch of a cedar tree — a tall imposing tree — as well as some ezov. The esov is also used in the preparation of the water of cleansing made from the ashes of a parah adumah, which was used to purify those who had come into contact with a corpse.

In all of these cases, the humble ezov is a reminder for a person to purge himself of arrogance, which separates him from Hashem. In the pasuk quoted above, Dovid Hamelech refers to ezov in the perek synonymous with his profound teshvuah.

Yavesh chatzer naval tzitz u’devar

Elokeinu yakum l’olam

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our Hashem stands forever

– Yeshaya 40:8

The word tzitz typically refers to a blooming flower or blossom. It symbolizes beauty and energy. Yeshaya uses it to remind people that, unlike the temporary nature of worldly things, Hashem’s promises and truths are eternal.

Tzitz is also the name given to the golden plate worn on the forehead of the Kohen Gadol with the inscription “Kodesh La’shem.” Like a blossoming flower, its beauty radiated in ways that caught the eye. At the same time, Chazal say that the tzitz worn by the Kohen Gadol atoned for the sin of brazenness (Zevachim 88b). Perhaps the idea is that a person who realizes that his time here in Olam Hazeh is temporary cannot be brazen. The placement on the forehead symbolizes the need to subdue one’s intellect and pride before Hashem.

The Zohar adds that the segulah of the Kohen Gadol wearing the tzitz is equal to the segulah of a regular Yid wearing tzitzis (tzitz and tzitzis share the same root). The Maharal says that the number four represents the physical world (as we say, “the four corners of the world”). The four-cornered garment therefore represents the world. We place tzitzis at each corner to remind ourselves that there is more to life than the physical. Tzitzis take the physical world, the world of “limitation,” and teach us that we are not limited. Wearing tzitzis, we transcend the mundane and the temporary nature of existence.

SHKEIDIM ALMOND BLOSSOMS

Vayotzei ferach, vayatzetz tzitz, vayigmol shkeidim

And it brought forth buds, and blossomed blossoms, and yielded almonds

– Bamidbar 17:23

The tzitz brings us to the pasuk above, describing the miracle of Aharon’s staff. After the machlokes of Korach, Hashem told Moshe Rabbeinu to take a staff from each shevet and place them inside the Mishkan; the staff of the person Hashem chose as leader would blossom. Overnight, the staff belonging to Aharon not only sprouted buds, but blossomed and produced almonds. This reaffirmed his position as the Kohen Gadol.

What do almonds represent? The word shkedim is the same as shakod, to hasten. Rashi declares that the nature of an almond tree is that it hastens to produce its nuts before the other fruit trees. Therefore, the almonds not only reaffirmed Aharon’s role but suggest why he and his shevet were chosen — because they “diligently pursue” the devar Hashem. For instance, when they were installed as kohanim, Aharon and his sons meticulously and promptly carried out the complex initiation ceremony. On Yom Kippur, Aharon precisely performed the detailed avodah. Following the tragic death of his sons Nadav and Avihu, Aharon immediately accepted the Divine judgment with silence. During the plague that broke out after Korach’s rebellion, Aharon quickly took ketores to atone for the people, effectively stopping the plague. These actions underscore Aharon’s readiness and zeal in serving both Hashem and his community, highlighting his deep commitment to his sacred duties as Kohen Gadol.

It is appropriate, then, that the miracle solidifying Aharon’s eternal role as Kohen Gadol involved almonds.

DUDAIM JASMINE

Hadudaim nasnu reiach, v’al pesacheinu kol megadim

The dudaim have given forth their fragrance, and on our doorways are all kinds of sweet fruits

– Shir Hashirim 7:14

During the wheat harvest, Reuven found some dudaim in the field, and brought them to his mother, Leah. Seeing these dudaim, Rachel asked Leah for some. Leah responded with indignation, stating that not only was Rachel the preferred wife, but now she also wanted the dudaim.

This exchange between two incomparably great women is mystifying. What was so special about these flowers? Obviously, there is something deeper going on.

Ibn Ezra, referencing the Targum, points out that dudaim are noted for their pleasant scent, as in the pasuk from Shir Hashirim quoted above. But there’s more to dudaim than just a pleasant aroma. The root of the word is “dod,” or “beloved,” as is echoed in the pasuk, “Ani l’dodi v’dodi li,” I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine (Shir HaShirim 6:3). Additionally, “dudaim” contains the same letters as “Dovid,” whose ahavas Hashem was unparalleled, and who was especially beloved by Hashem.

Perhaps we can understand it as follows: Leah saw Rachel’s request for the dudaim not just as a desire for fragrant flowers, but as a symbolic bid for a share in Mashiach’s lineage. Leah had already given birth to Yehudah, the progenitor of David Hamelech and ultimately Mashiach. Knowing that Yaakov preferred Rachel, Leah found consolation in her children’s roles in the greater Divine plan, particularly through Yehudah.

Rachel’s request for the dudaim might have hinted at her desire for her own sons to also play this future role. Rachel may have intuited — perhaps through a form of ruach hakodesh — that she would bear a son who would carry royal potential, potent enough to at least partially fulfill the mission of Mashiach. And, as we know, she gave birth to Yosef, who is the forefather of Mashiach ben Yosef (see Sukkah 52b), a leader who precedes and prepares the way for Mashiach ben Dovid. According to the Gemara, he will confront Gog, the leader of Magog, before he is killed.

When Leah first heard her sister’s request, she felt slighted. Not only was Rachel the preferred wife, but now she also wanted to be the mother of Mashiach! Despite her initial feelings, Leah ultimately overcame her personal affront and gave the dudaim to Rachel. This act of generosity underscored her commitment to serve Hashem l’Sheim Shamayim

This interplay between two potential Mashiachs is perhaps subtly hinted at in the name of the dudaim. The plural form could refer to “two Dovids,” indicating two figures. One is Mashiach ben Dovid and the other is Mashiach ben Yosef, a “Dovid” in the sense that he will play a pivotal role in paving the way for Mashiach ben Dovid. Mashiach ben Yosef, therefore, also symbolizes the reunification of the divided kingdoms of Yehudah and Yisroel (Yosef), and in a larger sense, the healing of historic rifts among Klal Yisroel, which will take place before the days of Mashiach.

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Forty-eight years ago, when I got married, my mother and I went to set up my new apartment in Lakewood.

As we were leaving, we passed the area where the aluminum township garbage cans were kept outside the building. My mother pointed to them and said to me, “Don’t even let your husband take out the garbage.”

I was very taken aback. I was an only daughter, with many brothers who doted on me and were always at my beck and call. My father, a real estate developer, honored my mother very much and certainly always took out the garbage for her. The idea that I should absolve my husband of involvement in the household to that extent was foreign to me.

But I understood what my mother was saying: Free him to immerse himself in Torah completely. Don’t involve him in anything else. That remark made my husband what he is today.

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Rooted in Love

My mother got out of Europe on the proverbial last boat before the war trapped so many Yidden in flames. She grew up in Williamsburg and went to Bais Yaakov. Her dream was to marry a ben Torah, but her parents were too poor to support that dream. She married my father, who already had an established business, and who shared her value of limud Torah and reverence for bnei Torah

Although my father’s business was very successful, they themselves lived very simply, like the simplest kollel couple, and used their resources to help support my mother’s sisters and brothers, all bnei Torah. They helped them financially and even helped them buy houses, and baruch Hashem, my uncles grew to become gedolim and talmidei chachamim renowned in Lakewood and throughout the Torah world.

That’s what I grew up with, and that was what I wanted.

By the time I reached marriageable age, my father had lost all his money. Before I got engaged, my father went to discuss money with the prospective chassan. When he returned, my mother asked him what he had told the bachur

“I told him that I would support him

There Was Only Once

for five years,” my father said.

“Five years?” my mother exclaimed. “We don’t have the money to support them for five years! So why stop at five? You may as well have said forever!” Then my mother, who was a stay at home mother while we were growing up, declared, “I will get a job.”

And she did, and that was how they supported us.

With all the mesirus nefesh that was going into this arrangement, I couldn’t justify ever distracting or interrupting my husband from his learning. It wasn’t only that I didn’t ask him to take out the garbage. I also never asked him to stop off at the grocery for me, or to drop something off at a neighbor. I didn’t allow myself to infringe on his schedule in any way.

During shanah rishonah, I once hurt my back. I was in pain, and for a few days I had to be very careful about how I moved. On Friday afternoon, there was no way I could wash the floor. I stood there debating: Should I ask my husband to wash the floor, or not? Finally I thought, He’s not going to know that the floor is dirty. It won’t bother him. Only I’m going to know.

I decided not to ask him.

I couldn’t justify ever distracting or interrupting my husband from his learning. It wasn’t only that I didn’t ask him to take out the garbage

There was only one time I ever asked my husband to go to the grocery store for me. One of our kids was in the hospital with meningitis, and a parent had to be with her the entire time. I needed baby cereal, and it was the day after Pesach, which meant that everyone was too busy to help me. My husband did not drive, so we arranged for someone to drive him to the hospital, and I asked them if they could make a quick stop so my husband could run into a store and get me some baby cereal. When my husband gave me the baby cereal, I saw that it wasn’t kosher. Since this was literally the first time I ever asked him to go to the store, he didn’t really know what he was looking for. Baruch Hashem, I never needed to ask him again!

No Such Thing As “Anyway”

Of course, my husband maintained this level of commitment to his learning as well. In those days, there were no wedding halls in Lakewood, and everyone got married in Brooklyn. But my husband never went to Brooklyn for any of his friends’ weddings. “My shver is supporting me,” he would say. “I have no reshus to stop learning.”

There’s no such thing as “anyway.” If he had to go somewhere, he didn’t also go somewhere else nearby just because he was there “anyway.”

On Shabbos Chanukah, the beis medrash would empty out, as everyone went back to New York to their parents or in-laws for Shabbos. But we never went. “The beis medrash is empty,” he would say. “How can I leave?”

My husband once remarked that he often heard people use the word “anyway” to justify spending time on things they might not have done if it didn’t happen to become convenient. For example, they would never travel just to shop in a certain store, but if they were going in that direction anyway, they would add an extra stop to their trip. That was the opposite of my husband’s attitude. He never wasted a moment. He decried this idea of “anyway,” and it became a mantra in our home: There’s no such thing as “anyway.” If he had to go somewhere, he didn’t also go somewhere else nearby just because he was there “anyway.”

With Hashem’s Help

One of our sons married a British girl, and we arranged to travel to England for their engagement. As it worked out, the engagement was the day before my husband’s sister was marrying off a child in London. We hadn’t planned to fly in for the wedding, but once we were there anyway, I was thrilled to be able to stay an extra day and attend. I did — but my husband didn’t. He flew back after one day as planned, unwilling to give up another day of learning just because he was there “anyway.”

When we were newly married, I asked my husband if he would like me to pay the bills and manage the finances of the household. I knew that in many homes this was the husband’s job, but I offered to take the burden off him. My husband asked for time to think about it. He knew that by handing me that responsibility, he was, to a degree, relinquishing his role as the head of the household. Ultimately, he decided to accept my offer. He knew he would learn better if he didn’t have to be busy juggling the bills all the time, and that was more important than the symbolism attached to that role.

From that day on, money was my domain. My husband never paid a bill, never set foot in a bank. Even when we married off our children, he was completely uninvolved in the financial arrangements.

My husband never made any demands on me. He didn’t have any expectations regarding housekeeping or meals. Whatever I was able to do was completely satisfactory. He had no hakpados, wasn’t demanding or needy, and

I tried not to ask my husband to help me, but Hashem helped me instead. Once, I decided to do a huge grocery stock-up. I came home with all the bags and stood staring at the staircase leading to the front door. I had absolutely no koach to schlep all the packages up. I really wanted to call my husband down to help me, but I also really didn’t want to. At that moment, a yungerman passed by and offered to bring the bags up the stairs for me. Throughout my life I had many experiences of Hashem helping me out like that.

that was the reason we were able to make it work.

People often ask me how I did it. The answer is that there was a special energy generated by my husband’s learning. There was a ruach, a koach, that was present, and it gave me koach to do the physical work.

The Babysitting Years

In order to bring in income, I babysat out of our home. To maximize the amount I could earn, I babysat for “extended hours,” earlier and later than most babysitters, who usually only worked on what was known as the “yeshiva schedule.” But I accommodated mothers who worked full time, and I worked all days of the year, including midwinter vacation, Isru Chag, and between camp and school. The only two days I didn’t babysit were Erev Pesach and Erev Yom Kippur.

I hired several morahs who were my assistants, so we had about twenty children in our care, from newborns to two-year-olds. It was an intense schedule and involved a lot of physical labor, and “babysitting” took over the entire house. We had rows of high chairs in the front room, Pack ‘n Plays and bassinets in all the bedrooms, and a sea of Snap-N-Go car seats (that eventually became Doonas) throughout our home every day. During the week, we didn’t keep any chairs in the dining room so that the babies wouldn’t be able to climb onto the table. Anyone who wanted to sit down had to find somewhere else to relax. The entire household revolved around babysitting, and my husband tolerated it with equanimity. For the four decades that we built our family and raised and married off our children, babysitting was the bookends and rhythm of our family life.

I Can’t Do This

Anymore

At one point, when I had a bunch of little kids but not yet any big kids who could help, I felt very overwhelmed and run-down. I think most mothers of little

kids can relate to this. You’re getting up at night for the baby, maybe there are also other kids waking up at night, and you run from morning to night without a minute to take a breath. I was working many hours every day, the cooking, dishes and laundry were overwhelming, and I was starting to feel like I just couldn’t do it anymore. But I didn’t want to ask my husband for help. I had managed for so many years without interfering with his learning, and he was learning nonstop and producing tremendous seforim. I was very torn.

I decided to discuss the situation with Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky. I told him the details of my particular situation and he said, “Your husband should come home every day at 5:30, help you with bath time and bedtime, and when the house is quiet, he can go back to learn.”

I had Rav Shmuel’s validation and haskamah, but I was still reluctant to do something so drastic, so I asked Rav Yosef Rosenblum as well. He concurred with Rav Shmuel, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. The loss was too great. But I knew that I couldn’t keep going like this, either.

Around this time, we decided that I would go to Eretz Yisroel for a visit. I decided to take the opportunity to present

The entire household revolved around babysitting, and my husband tolerated it with equanimity

my question to Rav Shach, zt”l He didn’t know my husband personally, but my husband used to send him questions in learning for the seforim he was working on, and Rav Shach took tremendous delight in them. So I went to Rav Shach, told him whose wife I was, and presented my question. Rav Shach listened carefully and then told me, “You should not ask your husband to help you. Rather, you should hire someone else to help you.” He made it clear to me that it was very important that I get help, and not continue doing everything on my own, but he said it would be better to pay for help than to take my husband away from his

learning.

“Rosh Yeshiva,” I told him, “it’s going to cost money.” We were living on a shoestring budget, a lifestyle that is unimaginable in today’s world, and I didn’t have a penny for household help.

“You can use less electricity and spend less on food,” Rav Shach replied, “but you must hire help”

“You can use less electricity and spend less on food,” Rav Shach replied, “but you must hire help.”

I went home and tried to implement Rav Shach’s advice. I had a cleaning lady for two hours a week, but I could not get any more than that. It wasn’t like today, when there are many women looking for work and everyone has cleaning ladies coming and going. Eventually I realized I would have to find another form of help, so I did two things that in those days were considered very creative.

The first thing I did was start using paper goods exclusively. This might sound like a no-brainer, but in those days, no one spent money on paper goods. Buying a paper plate and then putting it in the garbage was like taking a dollar bill and putting it in the garbage — and no one had any extra dollar bills to throw away. This

Living on a Miracle

was a time when people used to rinse out yogurt cups and use them to drink water. But at the end of every evening, both the milchig sink and fleishig sink would be overflowing with dirty dishes, pots and silverware, and I couldn’t keep up with it. So I took Rav Shach’s advice and paid for paper goods. In fact, I even used paper goods on Shabbos and Yom Tov. Paper goods were considered a huge luxury, very wasteful, and paper goods on Shabbos was practically a scandal. (And these weren’t the beautiful paper goods we have today; these were plain paper plates.) But my husband had no objection, and that’s what we did to make it work.

The second change I made following Rav Shach’s psak was to simplify the laundry. All the washing, drying, folding, ironing and putting away took an enormous amount of time and energy. So now I created a new system for laundry. Every night, instead of putting the dirty clothes into the hamper, my kids would put it straight into the washing machine. I would run the load, switch it to the dryer, and in the morning, the kids would take the clean clothes straight out of the dryer. I made sure to tell the morahs that even though my kids basically wore the same thing every day, it was perfectly clean. In this way, I really cut down the amount of time and energy I had to spend on laundry.

To Glorify Torah

Baruch Hashem, we were zoche to raise twelve beautiful children, yere’im and shleimim, and I was zoche to do the physical work so my husband could learn. Like my mother had cautioned me, I never burdened him by asking him for help. He was free to go to and from the beis medrash, his mind free enough to be completely focused on his learning. Although it was challenging, every moment was infused with purpose, and that gave me tremendous simcha

I realize that my husband is unique, and our situation is unique, and I don’t take any credit for it. The only explanation I have is that Hashem wanted my husband’s Torah to come forth. So He created this set of circumstances and made everything work out as it did. There is no other way to explain it.

I know my story is unique. Not everyone has the ko’ach Hashem gifted me. More to the point, not everyone is called upon to play that role. But Hashem has a plan for each of us, a role He wants us to play, a mission that is ours alone, and that is a crucial cog in the vast, complex machine of Klal Yisroel. We all support each other, and support the bnei Torah, and there is no greater privilege in the world.

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How to plant flowers at home

Planting flowers is simple and a great way to dress up your outdoor space. You can get creative with hanging baskets, planters or window boxes, all of which will add a burst of summer color to your outdoors. Find an area that gets plenty of sunlight, and fill it with blooms!

WHAT YOU NEED

A planter, with a hole for draining (I used a window box and a big plant pot. You can find planters in any big box home improvement store.)

Potting soil

Flowers (I used petunias. Expect flowers to double in size, so don’t overbuy. I bought six small containers of flowers.)

Planting fork or scoop

Watering can

Disposable gloves

LET’S GET STARTED!

1. Fill the planter with soil almost until the top. Use gloves to even out the soil.

2. Gently remove the plant from the container it came in. Move some soil aside, and place the plant inside.

3. Continue with additional plants until you have filled the pot. Using the scoop, cover the remaining area with some more soil, making sure all roots are covered.

4. Water the soil generously, making sure the soil is nice and wet.

You can expect your flowers to double in size by the end of the summer. Pictured here are photos of the same pots last year.

Change Things Up

Don’t be scared to experiment with new plants and colors. If you want to play around with a larger variety of flowers, start with tall flowers in the center, and move over to the sides to plant the smaller flowers. Vines are pretty at the corners since they’ll “climb” out of the pot to give your planter that beautiful, finished look.

Water Me Well

Until the flowers establish themselves in the planter and begin growing nicely, water them generously. Once established, water the flowers as needed, typically once a day. In the event of plentiful rainfall, reduce watering.

Everyone is still reeling in the pain of the past trauma our family, Family Spperber, has experienced this past winter.

It was a heavy blow.

A shock.

A great loss of losing both parents/grandparents at one time in such a tragic way.

The pain is more than we can imagine or fathom. The only thing that is left for us, is to do for their Neshamos what they truly deserve.

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WH… WHAT? WHY NOT?

YOU KNOW WHY! BECAUSE YOU GAVE ME POISONED AND HARMFUL COMPOUNDS.

YOU FORGOT THAT MY FATHER AND I USED TO WORK THE LAND IN RUSSIA. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FERTILIZER AND POISON.

SO WHY DID YOU KEEP ACCEPTING WHAT I GAVE YOU?

NOW IT’S TOO LATE. FATHER PAID HIS DEBT TO THE GOVERNMENT THIS MORNING. THE FARM IS OURS NOW.

BECAUSE I UNDERSTOOD WHAT YOU WERE TRYING TO DO. HAD YOU KNOWN THAT I KNEW, AND THAT I WAS USING CONCOCTIONS I MYSELF PREPARED, YOU WOULD HAVE LOOKED FOR OTHER WAYS TO HARM US. BUT YOU THOUGHT YOUR PLOT WAS REALLY GOOD. SO YOU KEPT IT UP AND FELT NO NEED TO DO ANYTHING ELSE!

SO, ADIOS, DON MORENO. I’M SORRY. YOU SEEMED LIKE A GOOD PERSON.

BUT AS OUR SAGES SAY, “KINDNESS AMONG THE GENTILES HAS ULTERIOR MOTIVES.”

THAT EVENING AT THE MORENO FARMHOUSE, A STORM IS BREWING.

THOSE JEWS TRICKED US! THEY’RE SWINDLERS! THIEVES!

THOSE JEWS ARE BRUJOS (SORCERERS)!

MORE CORRECTLY, “BRUCHOS.” THAT’S THE JEWISH TERM FOR THOSE WHO ARE BLESSED.

ARE YOU CRAZY?!

I GUESS THIS IS IT. WE’LL HAVE TO GIVE UP.

RECAP: ASAI IS WORKING HARD TO SAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO BUY BACK THE FARM FROM THE RUBINOV FAMILY. ONE EVENING, PEDRO STORMS HOME IN ANGER. HE CAN’T UNDERSTAND HOW THE RUBINOVS MANAGED TO SUCCESSFULLY RESTORE THE FARM.

I DON’T UNDERSTAND. THE JEW SAID HE WOULD SELL US THE FARM. YOU BLOCKED THE TUNNEL FROM THE OTHER SIDE SO THE OPENING LEADS TO A DEAD END. OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS, I SAVED SOME MONEY FROM MY JOB, AND IN ANOTHER TWO YEARS, WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO BUY BACK THE FARM AND —

LOOK, MY SON. YOU’RE AN HONEST AND DECENT PERSON. I’M PROUD OF YOU.

TWO YEARS IS TOO LONG. THE JEW AND HIS FAMILY MAY WANDER AROUND THE MINING AREA AND DISCOVER THE GOLD AND REPORT IT TO —

WHAT GOLD? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

IDIOT! OOPS.

THE GOVERNMENT MAY NATIONALIZE THE MINE ON THE GROUNDS THAT THE AREA IS NOT PART OF OUR PROPERTY.

BESIDES, HOW COULD WE VIOLATE OUR ANCESTORS’ WILL AND REVEAL THE FORBIDDEN CITY? TRAITOR!

BUT PEDRO DISCOVERED SOMETHING IN THE FORBIDDEN CITY. IT ALL BEGAN WHEN…

WHEN JOSE FINISHES TELLING ASAI ABOUT THE GOLD, HIS REACTION IS IMMEDIATE...

PADRE! THAT’S AGAINST THE LAW!

TO MINE GOLD FROM THE GROUND WITHOUT REPORTING IT TO THE GOVERNMENT AND PAYING TAX? WE HAVE TO REPORT THE MINE IMMEDIATELY!

PADRE! PADRE! COME QUICKLY!

AS IF YOU CARE ABOUT OUR ANCESTORS’ WILL. YOU JUST WANT THE GOLD! WHAT HAPPENED, CHILDREN?

BUT IF WE START TRADING WITH IT, THE GOVERNMENT WILL QUICKLY CATCH ON, AND THEN WE’LL LOSE EVERYTHING! THE CITY WILL BE DISCOVERED TOO. PADRE, LET’S LEAVE THE GOLD THERE AND NOT TOUCH IT. WE’LL CONTINUE KEEPING THE CITY A SECRET, AND —

BITS OF WITS

SHEVY HOLLANDER

SPELL IT OUT

The Scandinavian-founded IKEA stands for Ingvar Kamprad (its founder), Elmtyard (the farm where he grew up) and Aggunnaryd (the village near his home farm).

Kamprad founded the company in 1943 as a sevenyear-old boy (his seed money was the cash reward his father would give him for doing well at school). Initially, his little enterprise sold pens and wallets, and in 1948, it expanded to the sale of furniture.

OOPS!

SETTING COMMON MISTAKES STRAIGHT AND CLEARING UP MISCONCEPTIONS

Some people mistakenly pronounce the Spanish suffix -illa like it is spelled, when the correct pronunciation in some cases is “ee-uh.” The suffix -illa in Spanish means little, and it’s used to express a diminutive form of the root word. A tortilla (tor·tee·uh) was named so for “little cake” [torta], quesadilla (kay·suh·dee·uh) for “little cheesy thing,” and vanilla for “little pod,” but oops, that’s where the pronunciation is exactly like it’s spelled.

PIECE OF HISTORY

FREE-FALLING ON CONEY ISLAND

Parachute Jump, the defunct ride on Coney Island, has been standing idle since the Steeplechase Amusement Park closed down in 1964. This iconic attraction, then nicknamed the “Eiffel Tower of Brooklyn,” has been designated a landmark. It was built for the 1939 World’s Fair and was moved to Coney Island in 1941. The ride had eleven parachutes that gave riders a “free fall” experience. It was modeled after parachuting towers with which parachutists were trained by the military. Attracting a half a million visitors annually, the Parachute Jump was very popular among military personnel, who would bring their family members for a taste of the free-fall army training they underwent.

THE HOTTEST DAY IN NEW YORK CITY HISTORY WAS ON JULY 9, 1936, WHEN TEMPERATURES REACHED A STIFLING 106 DEGREES, MEASURED FROM THE CENTRAL PARK WEATHER OBSERVATORY. THIS WAS AT A TIME WHEN AIR-CONDITIONING WAS A FAR-OFF DREAM FOR MAKING SUMMERS MORE BEARABLE FOR THE AVERAGE FAMILY.

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 pangrams (words that use all seven letters).

C T E N M A H

Name a common English phrase for each item on the list that includes a word associated with this week’s theme. Theme: Flowers and Blooms

Example:

Deceive luringly — lead up the garden path

1. Perfect and comfortable circumstances

2. Full of vim and vigor

3. Stop something before it becomes an issue

4. Take the time to enjoy the beauty

5. So shy you may not notice her

6. Reaches their potential, but not right away

7. Nothing is perfect

8. Highfalutin language

9. Not unique in any way

10. You can thrive in any circumstance

A nillionaire (a millionaire, but in the place of the millions is nill) is a person who has no money of his own, but may have money from outside sources.

The credit card industry has created a generation of nillionaires, where many of us present ourselves on a level way above our means.

Answer: A battery

The lowest number to be spelled with an a is thousand! SO RANDOM!

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.

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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

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HINT

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A B S W E M M O O R R A U E P L F N L C E T S H N

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Full name of winner:

Amount of points:

Full names of competing players:

List some words only the winner found:

FAMILY NAME: Segal, 718-xxx-3054

NAME OF WINNER: Mommy

AMOUNT OF POINTS: 68

NAMES

Mimi, Faigy

FAMILY

NAME

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UPSTATE VILLAS

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

HIGHLAND MILLS SUMMER RENTAL

Private 3 bedroom house available for Shavuos and the summer. Extra large dining room and living area. Pool. Total Privacy. Near Shul. Text 347-291-1798

CAMPUS IN CATSKILLS

Large campus in Catskills avail. for a Yeshiva/School or family get together Shabbton the weekend of 06/22 and Shavuos 845.219.1217

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.

PLAYGROUP TEACHER/ ASSISTANT

Playgroup seeking 2 times a week Yiddish speaking teacher/assistant for September. Call 347-9884585

Job ID: 1234

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist with goals 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

Job ID: 1180

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist A 15 year old girl

Daily 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Job ID: 1650

Looking for a BEST FRIEND To assist with Geometry studies A 17 year old girl

Job ID: 1691

Looking for a BEST FRIEND To assist A 12 year old boy Monday - Thursday 1 hr in the evening

Job ID: 1532

Looking for a KIDS’ BEST FRIEND

To assist & take to shul A 9 year old boy

Friday, Shabbos & Sunday

Job ID: 1510

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist A 15 year old boy

Friday afternoon & Sunday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Job ID: 3067

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist A 11 year old girl

Friday afternoon & Shabbos morning

Job ID: 1625

Looking for a HOMEWORK PARTNER

To assist & accompany A 11 year old girl

Afternoon

Job ID: 1115

Looking for a KIDS’ BEST FRIEND

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

Job ID: 1422

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

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

Job ID: 1255

Looking for a EVENING FRIEND

To assist A 12 year old girl

Sun, Mon, Wed, & Thurs. 2 hours daily *SUMMER PARA NEEDED AS WELL*

Job ID: 1817

Looking for a HOMEWORK PARTNER

To accompany A 15 year old boy Mon. & Wed. 6:30pm-9:30pm Shabbos 8:30am - 11:30am

Job ID: 5299

Looking for a KIDS’ BEST FRIEND

To assist with tasks A 5 year old boy

Friday, Shabbos & Sunday

Job ID: 1210

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist A 12 year old boy

Daily 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Job ID: 1590

Looking for a EVENING FRIEND To assist with evening chores A 9 year old girl Sun, Tues, & Thursday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Classifieds

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

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Nurtury playgroup is looking for staff for summer and the upcoming school year. Amazing benefits and great pay! Call 718-7243523. Send Resume to office@nurturycenter. com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Girls Elementary school in brooklyn seeks for 24-25 school year, lower elementary and and ELA and math junior high teachers. Warm environment. MondayThursday 12:30 - 4:00 and alternate Fridays 8:45- 12:30. 718-437-6120 email resume to ges@ystschools.net

CO-TEACHERS NEEDED

Tots+Tykes daycare is looking to hire coteachers with high school diploma. Graduates welcome! Training and support given with no at home preparation necessary. Great heimish, positive work environment and benefits for the right candidate. Call 718-215-1625 ext. 2

F/T OFFICE JOB

A Job That’s Just Right For You! Are you looking for a FT office job? Sync NY has a variety of excellent opportunities. Reach out today to speak to a recruiting expert. 7185879000. Submit resume today www.syncny. com or to info@syncny.com

TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS

Chassidish preschool seeking warm and devoted teachers and assistants, with/ without degree for preschool and daycare. Send resume to enhancedchinuch@gmail.com

BORO PARK DAYCARE LOOKING FOR

Second half: Teachers with degrees, Teachers 21 and up, Assistants 16 and up. Upcoming school year: Teachers 21 and up, Teachers with 90 credits or BA, Assistants 21 and up. Part time/ full time floater positions avail. Good pay for the right candidate. Email resume to gbaum@bebabove. org or call/text (848) 305-6831

BOOKKEEPER

Part time, 10 hours per week. Boro Pk. Please Email resume: OfficeSEIT@gmail. com.

TEACHERS/ASSISTANT Teachers/Assistant wanted for chassidish boys pre nursery. Great Pay. 646-6175688

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Yeled V`Yalda Project REACH

Seeking after hours Yiddish speaking Preschool teacher. Must be willing to travel in Boro Park to service children in their homes. Must have HS diploma. Preschool experience a plus. Salary range $35,000-$40,000. With lots of flexibility. Email resume to: mhersh@yeled. org Or call: 718.514.8665

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Preschool female teachers and assistant for boys cheder non licensed, Yiddish speaking a must. Great opportunity! Great pay! Email resume to jobopportunity@gmail.com

ASSISTANT TEACHER TODDLER CLASS

Enjoys teaching young children. Full Time Position in Boro Park. Exceptional environment and benefits. Childcare Provided. Salary range $35,000-41,000. Please email resume to: jobs@yeled. org Or call: 718.686.2422

RABBEIM POSITIONS

Rabbeim positions are open in Special Education Yeshiva located in Brooklyn. Competitive Pay, On Time Pay, Good Working Environment. Send Resumes to office@HaorBeacon.com

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

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

SECRETARY WANTED

BP Insurance office. Email resume perry@totalplantpa. com or call 718-576-1019

OFFICE INTERN

Heimishe bp accounting office, seeking part time employee. No experience required. Can start summer or september. Email resume 1040.dafc@gmail.com 718259-2505

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

Job

Boro Park

Classifieds

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

SECRETARY

Seeking administrative Secretary in Boro Park Mosad. Experience preferred. Efficient, detail oriented and computer savvy. Great environment. Please email resume to secretary2400@gmail. com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Heimish BP multi girl office seeking a f/t female secretary. Great Environment. Great pay. Will train. Email resume: resumessfs@gmail. com

PART TIME JOB

Looking for a warm,

RECEPTIONIST

P/T, 12:30-4:30. M ON-Th. Full year or Summer. Boro Park, heimish office. Email resume: hr@itstherapygroup. com.

FEMALE AIDE/ COMPANION

Looking for female aide/ companion, Light housekeeping, basic upkeep, part time. please call 718854-5868

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

A special ed boys program seeks a qualified female to direct the afterschool program 4:15pm-6:15pm. Great environment! Competitive pay!! Email: bpschooloffice@gmail.com.

PARA

Seeking conscientious and devoted paraprofessional for a second-grade girl in a chasssidish school from 9 am-12:40 pm and 12:454:15 pm for summer and

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

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

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

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF

Full time in office, Central Boro Park location. Requires strong computer and communication skills. Salary range $42,000-$60,000. Please send resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org or call: 718.686.2326

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Seeking experienced Occupational Therapist for Special Ed school in Brooklyn. Excellent salary and collaborative working environment. Resumes@ yadyisroelschool.org

F/T PARAS

Now hiring paras to work full time in a special education

Classifieds

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.

GENERAL STUDIES TEACHER

Heimishe School in Boro Park is seeking upper elementary general studies teachers, experience preferred. Warm environment. Send resume to: teachingposition613@ gmail.com

EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR

Yaldeinu school seeking educational director.

*Master’s degree in Education or a related field *Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within the educational field *Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills *Must be fluent in reading and Math programs. Please email info@yaldeinu.net

ARE YOU GOOD WITH YOUR HANDS?

Do you want to build a career in Hair and Sheitle care. High volume Sheitle Salon looking to train someone in all areas of hair care. Well paid 7187159009

TEACHER POSITION

Chasidishe Girls HS, BP seeks: Teacher *Grade 12 Writing 6 periods weekly *Grade 11 American Govt. 2 periods weekly. Leave Voicemail: 212-991-2813 ext 3430

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PLAYGROUP TEACHER

Seeking playgroup teacher and assistant Full Time/Part time. Sep. 15th ave 45th St. Great Environment 347-9464325

TITLE 1 OFFICE GENERALIST

Full Time in office, central Boro Park location. Requires strong computer and communications skills. Education background preferred. Salary range: $45,000-$60,000. Email resume to: smarkovic@yeled. org Call: 718.686.2326

TEACHER POSITIONS

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.

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.

NURSING SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Join our clinical team to assist Care Coordinators with health promotion, referrals, assessments, and combining behavioral and physical health to improve individuals we serve. Experience with OPWDD and IDD, preferred. Competitive pay and benefits provided. Remote option available. Email your resume to careers@tricountycare.org to apply.

YIDDISH SPEAKING PRESCHOOL

Seeking responsible, capable, young graduate as an assistant for the coming school year. Great opportunity to gain experience. please email resume to:fcw31270@gmail. com or call 718-686-0500

PROCTOR NEEDED

Looking to hire a proctor for a testing site. Basic computer skills are required. If you are interested, please send your resume to yy.icany@gmail. 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

PRESCHOOL TEACHER WILLIAMSBURG

Join our team starting September 2024! Seeking a passionate teacher for our 4-year-old Head Start class in Williamsburg. Must have a min. of 90 credits. Apply now! Call: 718.514.8925 or 718.514.8926 If no answer, please leave a message or call 718.963.1841 in the evening

CLASSROOM AIDE/ BUS MATRON

Full time position in Boro Park, Classroom assistant, one bus route daily. Exceptional environment and benefits. Salary $36,000. Plus. Call: 718.686.2422 Or email to: jobs@yeled.org

INFANT CAREGIVER

Full time position in Boro Park, Exceptional environment and benefits. Salary $35,000-$41,000. Call: 718.686.2422 Or email to: jobs@yeled.org

JOB AVAILABLE

Mortgage Company looking for processors. Prior experience pref. Willing to train right candidates (inc graduate). Smart, excellent communication & organization skills. Fantastic environment. Email resume: bpmortgagejob@gmail.com

ADMIN ASSISTANT

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

HOME VISITOR

Boro Park. Yeled V`Yalda Early Head Start is seeking a Home Visitor to do weekly sessions with Mothers and their babies birth to three. Ideal candidate enjoys working with children, has a basic understanding of child development and good people skills. 18 hours a week, excellent training and support. Good benefits and PTO package. Salary range $35,000-$45,000. Email resume: homebased@yeled. org

HR ASSISTANTS

Boro Park/Kensington vic offices is seeking entry level individuals to do HR & other office work. Prior Office experience a plus but will train right individuals. NEW GRADS WELCOME!!! We offer an excellent salary & benefits pkg with excellent growth potential as well as a great work environment. Pls email resume to Cityjobs10@ gmail.com

P3 POSITIONS

P3 positions available for the upcoming year at Shaare Torah Girls Elementary for enhanced cases 12:45- 3:45. Email resume to esther. mizrahi@ystschools.net.

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

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

Classifieds

g owns

Store in Boro Park looking for a saleslady with basic computer skills. Please call/text

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:

Gown sales for women and teens

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

Looking for a great Staten Island local job? Yeled V`Yalda Staten Island is seeing an experienced, warm and enthusiastic teacher. Positive and friendly environment. 12 ECE Credits Required. Salary $41,000-$68,000. Great benefits. Please send resume to: HRubinstein@ Yeled.org or call 718-514-8865

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

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

A professional Life/Disability Insurance Office in Boro Park is looking for a courteous,responsible and detail oriented secretary. Willing to train. Please call: 347623-7001.

HCBS COORDINATOR

28-35 hours weekly in office, central Boro Park location. Requires strong computer and communications skills. Salary range: $42,000-$60,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org Call: 718.686.2326

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

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

After school program in BP for individuals with special needs is looking to hire someone to lead the program for the upcoming school year. Experience a plus. Please call 718.854.2747 ext. 1280

BP OFFICE POSITION

Seeking organized and responsible individual with computer and phone skills. Should be able to work in a fast paced environment. Experience with Quickbooks and special education office a plus. Email resume jobsbp2024@gmail.com

INSTRUCTOR

Chayeinu Academy is seeking 1:1 instructor for the upcoming ‘24-’25 school year. Please email resume to info@ chayeinuacademy.org or call 718-303-9170.

CHILDREN’S WAIVER COORDINATOR

HCS is looking for a full-time, responsible and organized person with excellent communication and computer skills to work with parents, workers and care managers. Responsibilities include coordinating services, recordkeeping and collaborating with a team. Please forward resume’ to jobs@hcsny.org

OPWDD COORDINATOR

HCS is looking for a full-time, responsible and organized person with excellent communication and computer skills to work with parents, workers and care managers. Responsibilities include coordinating services, recordkeeping and collaborating with a team. Please forward resume’ to jobs@hcsny.org

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

Charmé Couture is a gown boutique where elegance and affordability intertwine. Our showstopping gowns are what dreams are made of minus the hefty price tag. You know a charmé gown when you see it, and were pretty proud of that.

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

TEACHER

Literature, Business Math, and Science positions avail. in girls HS in BP (latter part of the afternoon)

Good Pay. Email resume to teachersby75@gmail.com

PLAYGROUP POSITIONS

Yiddish speaking playgroup seeking teacher/Assistant for August P/T or F/T. And assistant for September P/T or F/T. And seminary girl from 1:00-3:30. Please call/ text 718-344-6067

INSURANCE SECRETARY

Insurance office seeking a secretary. Insurance experience preferred. 75K call 845-422-8098 Ext 108 or email henny@ hiresolutionsny.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Playgroup looking for FT/PT experienced teacher and FT/ PT assistant for September. 718-686-1689. lve message

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Heimishe playgroup is looking for warm and loving teachers and babysitters with/without degrees. For 56th st please call 718-4377261 ext 202 For 48th st please call 929-360-2855

CHILDCARE

SUMMER PLAYGROUP

Summer playgroup slot available. 15 & 40’s, 718-8541092

KINDER GROUP

No Vouchers. 12th/42. Still accepting for Summer children 23month+. For September 18m+. Big lechtige walk in, Big yard, and mature experienced Morahs. 718633-3263 or text 347-232-7608

SERVICES

MAKEUP ARTIST

Certified makeup artist for all your special occasions. Call: Yides Neuwirth 917.309.6000 or 718.858.0815

MUSIC LESSONS

Professional music lessons by Mr. Wertzberger now for just $10 per week. Limited time special! 718-435-1923

WRITING SERVICE

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

Classifieds

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

Now offering guitar lessons! For women, girls, and young boys for a great price! Located in BP 10th/46th. Call/Text 917-

Experienced musicians. Satisfaction guaranteed! Sasha: 845-573-1359 Rikki: 347-455-5320

GARTLECH

We fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. call: 917-4143281

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

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, SEOFriendly Website done in 14 days, guaranteed. Email efraim@ rapidquill.com

MESOS DODIM

Shidduchim for young adults facing genetic and medical challenges. Strictlyconfidential, please contact Mrs. Klein at 845.729.3001.

GARTEL FRINGES

We make professional gartel fringes and mend gartelach. Same day service. In the heart of BP. (347) 693-4920 or (718)4357644

HANDYMAN BY THE HOUR

We are ready for the summer, are you? Handyman by the hour book now and get 15% OFF. GET HANDI 1866-426-3421 Licensed & insured

IGT COMMUNITY TALENT CENTER

IGT Community Talent Center Offering: Music, Dance, Fitness, Computing, Art, Home Economics, and Applied Science Classes. $160 Per class (45 minutes) Hours: Sunday 10-5PM, Monday - Thurs 3-7PM, and Fridays 12 - 2PM. For more info: Kaila 718-223-7457, Info@IGTcommunity.org

WIRELESS WIFI RENTAL

Short or Long Term, for just $25 per week! 718-435-1923

HANDYMAN/PROF CARPENTER

Repair all cabinets, Table & chairs, doors, locks, hinges, tracks, drawers, blinds, shelves, bookcases & furniture assembling and cutting, hang pic frames & more, free est, warranty on service, 917-704-3514 YEHUDA

ELECTRICIAN

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

AITCH JEWELRY

and Watch Repairs 929-6516518

HAIR STRAIGHTENING

Can’t manage and Dealing with frizzy hear? You can still get your hair straightened and restored in time for summer Text 347-784-4965.

KHAIRFREE ELECTROLYSUS

Electrolysus by Mrs. Gross (daughter of Mrs. Kohn). Maintaining the family trend of gentle and careful permanent hair removal. Reasonable rates. 10% discount for Kollel wives 917862-6087

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

DRIVER AVAILABLE

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

WIG & HAIR

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

SPRINTER & MINI VAN SERVICE

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

MONSEY POOL

Teachers, rebbeim, or families- treat your group to a unique trip to Monsey! Big private pool, hot tub, 130 ft Zipline, trampoline, fire pit, and more! 30 people max. Call or Text 845 664 5521

ROWENTA REPAIR

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

ODDS & ENDS

םייחה ךלהמ Worldwide phone line for Women 929-470-4400

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)

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

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

SUMMER JOB

Medical office in Boro Park seeks front desk secretary Mondays and Wednesdays 9-2 for July and August. Must have experience. 917 587 5893

DAYCAMP POSITION

Chassidishe boys daycamp looking to hire preschool assistant. Great heimishe environment. 718-633-5868

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

HEADCOUNSELORS

Looking for headcounselors in Middleton area. Well paid and exciting atmosphere! Near Bloomingburg. 929345-0523 if no answer lv msg

FEMALE LIFEGUARD NEEDED

Chassidishe bungalow colony in Monticello/White Lake area is looking for a responsible female lifeguard. Afternoon hours and Fridays. Call 718-812-8967

DAYCARE STAFF

Daycare seeking staff for full summer/2nd half please call (347) 450-6188.

COUNSELORS WANTED

Chassidishe daycamp in Woodridge seeking counselors. Transportation provided. Call 929-628-8502

SUMMER PLAYGROUP

Seeking warm energetic responsible playgroup teacher in South fallsburg monday thru thursday transportation cost negotiable call for details 3473971169

COUNSELOR POSITIONS

Join our camp for a fun and fulfilling experience! Camp Counselor Positions for a Special-Ed Program. Youth Corp Opportunities Available. Call 929-254-0080 x403. Email hr@yesodeibina. org.

DAYCAMP COUNSELOR

Seeking mature day camp counselor for sp-ed girls mainstreaming for the summer. Chassidish environment, Yiddish speaking a must. Email resume to school718438@ gmail.com.

SUMMER JOB!

Hey counselor! Enjoy an incredible staff program and fulfill your special camper’s dreams. Sleepaway program, July 2 - Aug 15. Call Mrs. Goldhirsch at Camp Ohr Olam - 802-451-0950.

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY

Chassidishe girls DC in BP seeking married counselors for the summer. Great Pay! Great Program! call: 347-3741337 (Also asst.s for July)

SHALOM COMMUNITY CLASS

1:1 PROVIDERS

Seeking one-on-one providers with BAs to service children after hours during the summer. Join a warm supportive environment with a top-notch curriculum provided, along with Montessori materials delivered to your door. Cases are available in Boro Park and upstate - Fallsburg, Ellenville... Call 718-500-3765 ext. 103.

GOWNS

WHITE MATERNITY GOWN

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

WHITE CHILDRENS GOWNS

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

WHITE GOWN

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

DESIGNER WHITE GOWN

Beautiful sister of the bride designer white gown for sale. Size 2. Please text 646-9571101 (Williamsburg)

BLACK MECHTENISTE DRESS

Beautiful shimmery black mecheteineste dress, size 1416. call or text 437-489-0437

FREE GIVEAWAYS

4 bottles 100% pom juice from chesed 24/7 & gluten free banana /almond muffins call/txt 1917 620 6857.

2 men’s white shirt 15 34-35 Text 3477150701

5 men’s white shirts 17 1/2 3435 very good condition Text 3477150701

20 classroom desks, Must be picked up in Boro Park. 347423-2253

Gluten-Free Pesach cakes and cookies. Please call 917-3011030 between 7:30- 9 pm.

845.249.2599 office@tyymonticello.org

PENCIL DRAWER

DISCOUNTED PRICE till June 27, and Shvious