Issue 239

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ISSUE 239 JUNE 19, 2024

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JUST WHAT I NEEDED

(Re: A Final Flourish, Issue 238)

I love everything about The Boro Park View, but especially the recipes. It’s 10:30 at night on Erev Shavuos. I’ve been cooking for hours, and I still need to make dessert. But I’m exhausted and burned out, and I need the perfect recipe: something quick, easy, refreshing, and good for all ages. I already looked through all of my cookbooks and didn’t come up with anything, and I kind of gave up. I needed a break. And what do I do when I need to relax? Read The Boro Park View, of course! (Seriously, Wednesday is my favorite day of the week. I pick up the magazine when I go shopping and read it as soon as I get home.) Now I’m leafing through the pages, and there, in the recipe section, is exactly what I’m looking for: the sorbet and lotus pops. Quick, easy, pretty and delicious. You just saved me! Thank you so much!

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(Re: House of Cards, Issue 238)

I just want to let you know that I enjoyed the mini serial House of Cards so much. It was so special, so emotional, and so full of understanding for each of the characters. And I loved the end.

I personally don’t like when serials go for 30 to 40 chapters or more. I like that it was a mini serial, and not so schlepped out. It was short and sweet, but definitely long enough.

Chanie Spira, the writer, must be a wonderful, very understanding person to be able to get such depth across in such a beautiful story.

Thank you again, and hatzlacha rabbah, Anonymous

THE VIEW IN THE CLASSROOM

(Re: Bits and Wits, Issue 238)

As my students are putting the final touches on graduation prep, and I am sorting through my teaching looseleafs to store them for the summer break, I can’t help but reflect on how much The Boro Park View has enhanced my classroom.

Each Wednesday, I read your magazine with a “teacher’s eye,” and over time, I have gleaned so much that I could incorporate into my weekly plans. I clipped your article on forgiveness before Yom Kippur and used it as a catalyst for a class discussion on the topic. I used your Chanukah games as starters for my students to plan their graduation trip games. I saved your feature on Asian roller coasters and distributed it as fun facts when we covered Asian geography. I adapted your planting hacks when we planted flowers in my classroom.

Most recently, last week’s Bits and Wits was put into a sheet protector to add to my next year’s lesson plan on Mt. Everest.

Thank you for all you’ve contributed to my teaching career!

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A SAFE SOLUTION

(Re: Your Say, My Miracle, Issue 237)

This is in response to the person who wrote that she gave her child a small gummy candy. The mother was concerned that the candy was a choking hazard, so she watched the child carefully as he ate it. The child soon began to choke, and baruch Hashem, she successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver.

My advice: If you have small candy that might be dangerous, cut it into safe-sized pieces so the child is not at risk for choking, chalilah. My mother used to say, better the child should cry than the mother should cry, chas v’shalom

Thanks for a consistently fabulous magazine,

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MORE PAINT, PLEASE

(Re: DIY Paint Party, Issue 190)

I know this is really late, but I hope it’s a case of better late than never. I’d like to thank you for the Shivas Haminim DIY paint series you ran last year. Our daughter loved the challenge, and it kept her busy throughout the summer.

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IT’S NOT FOR EVERYONE

(Re: At His Side, Issue 237)

This is in response to the story about a woman who supported her husband while he learned day and night. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the life of someone who is obviously very unique and special with tremendous ahavas haTorah and ahavas Hashem. However, not everyone can maintain such a lifestyle. I know many women who sought daas Torah when things became overwhelming for them, and were told unequivocally that it was time for their husband to shoulder the burden of parnassah. It’s very important for every person to follow daas Torah about their particular circumstances.

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(Re: At His Side, Issue 237)

Chazal tell us, “Just as their faces are different, so are their opinions.” We all strive to do what works best for our personal situation.

However, something bothers me about the story of the woman who supported her family so her husband could learn without distraction. She received not one, but two psokim, both from gedolei Yisroel, that it was appropriate for her husband to help her with their children. Yet she went on to ask Rav Shach as well. How does this align with the concept of emunas chachomim?

Thanks for your great publication, and thank you in advance for your explanation.

Zvi Benaska

ESTHER KING RESPONDS:

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify these points.

It’s important to understand that Rav Shmuel did not give her a psak. He gave her permission – permission to ask her husband to help with the children even though it would take him away from learning.

In addition, the article clearly stated that she knows that this is not a path everyone can, or should, take. The article was intended not as instruction, but as inspiration.

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PARSHAS BEHA’ALOSCHA

The Path to Humility

Y. Levenstein

When Miriam spoke negatively of Moshe Rabbeinu, the pasuk testifies, “ V’ha’ish Moshe anav me’od m’kol ha’adam asher al pnei ha’adamah — And the man Moshe was exceedingly humble, more so than any person on the face of the earth” (Bamidbar 12:3).

Why is it necessary to emphasize Moshe’s humility in comparison to other people?

ONE MORNING, Reb Meir Premishlan, zy”a, was in his room, preparing to daven Shacharis, when loud, angry screams were heard from the other side of his door. There was a simple Jewish villager arguing with the gabbai. “Let me in to see the Rebbe! I must speak with the Rebbe now!”

It was an impossible request. “Nobody can speak with the Rebbe before davening,” the gabbai replied.

“But I’m in the middle of a business deal, and I must discuss it with the Rebbe first. It’s important that I speak to him this minute!”

The gabbai tried again to explain that the Rebbe could not be disturbed from his lofty preparations for tefillah, but to no avail. The villager was not rational enough to accept this explanation. He raised his voice… and his boorish screams reached the Rebbe’s ears.

Reb Meir’l felt compelled to see the visitor. It turned out that the man was a cattle dealer — or better said, a swine dealer. With no compunction, he shared with the Rebbe the details of his business. Now he had to make an important decision involving the sale of one of his hogs, and he wanted the Rebbe’s advice and blessing. The Rebbe indeed wished him well, and the Yid went on his way.

As soon as the Yid was gone, the Rebbe closeted himself in his room once again to prepare for Shacharis.

Outside, chassidim waited for the Rebbe to come out and begin davening. A long while passed, and uncharacteristically, the Rebbe did not emerge. Finally, after several hours, the Rebbe

came out, and davening began.

Later, the Rebbe explained to his gabbai, “You should know that I never begin to daven before feeling my insignificance. How could I stand before the Melech Malchei Hamelachim while feeling greater than another Yid?

“Usually, it isn’t much of a challenge. I know I am no better than anyone else. But today,” the Rebbe said, “I had a real nisayon. When the villager barged into my room and unashamedly shared that he makes his parnassah from impure swines, I couldn’t help but feel a tiny sense of superiority. With all my failings, I don’t raise swines, and even if I would, I wouldn’t have the audacity to speak about it!

“I simply could not daven so long as I felt that touch of ga’avah. It took me a while, but then I finally found a quality in that man that is higher than my own level. If I were in his place, on his low spiritual level, would I ever go to a Rebbe for a bracha? I doubt I would have such emunas chachamim

“Yet this villager, despite all, still values the advice of rabbanim. And so, in that area, he is greater than me!”

When viewing those around us, it is always possible to find an area in which the other person is greater than we are. This is the path to attaining true humility. The genuine anav is one who succeeds at finding the qualities in others that place the other person at an advantage, above our own level.

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How is it possible that Moshe Rabbeinu — the greatest Yid among all of Klal Yisroel, who was mekabel the Torah from Har Sinai and merited having Hashem speak to him face to face –should be the greatest anav of all men?

Reb Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, zt”l, Rosh Yeshiva of Mir, explains that if we wish to know from where Moshe’s humility came, we can find the answer clearly stated in the pasuk: “M’kol ha’adam” –from every person.

Moshe Rabbeinu knew to see the special qualities in every person, in whichever circumstances he may be, and through this, he achieved his own outstanding middah of anavah.

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Brooklyn One Step Closer To Being Home of Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Port

All eyes were on the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal on June 10, as Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams announced the start of construction at New York City’s first offshore wind port, which when completed, will be the nation’s largest.

In its initial stage, the wind port will produce 810 megawatts of renewable energy by late 2026, enough to power 500,000 Brooklyn homes. The project is expected to bring 9,000 megawatts of renewable electricity to New York by 2035, with its construction bringing 1,000 jobs to the site.

Located at 39th Street and 2nd Avenue in Sunset Park, the 73-acre site will be a cutting-edge facility for offshore wind power and will be the operations and maintenance center for New York’s offshore wind project, known as Empire Wind 1.

Both Hochul and Adams noted that the project is a major step forward toward helping New York meet its clean energy goals.

“We are taking a large step forward in our commitment to build a sustainable future and foster economic growth,” said Hochul. “With the groundbreaking of South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, New York is fueling the redevelopment of the Brooklyn waterfront, bringing important investments to our communities, creating good-paying jobs, and building the model for the offshore wind industry that the rest of the nation can follow.”

Mask Ban May Be Coming to City Subways

Responding to concerns from Jewish leaders regarding those who mask up to protect their anonymity while stirring up anti-Semitism, Mayor Adams announced last week that he is contemplating reinstating New York City’s mask ban, which was dialed back during the pandemic.

Adams’ remarks came during a June 13 radio interview with Rita Cosby and John Catsimatidis. Asked if he believes that the city’s nearly 200-year-old mask ban should be reinstated, the mayor answered that only cowards hide their faces, whether they are protestors or are engaging in illegal behavior.

“In our transit system, people have hid under the guise of wearing a mask for COVID to commit criminal acts and vile acts,” said Adams. “I think now is the time to go back to the way it was pre-COVID, where you should not be able to wear a mask at protests and our subway systems and other places.”

Adams isn’t alone in supporting a mask ban. Both Gover-

nor Kathy Hochul and New York State Attorney General Letitia James are behind the move as well.

“In New York, no one should be able to hide behind a mask to spew hate,” said James, whose office has said that it is exploring the complex legalities of a potential ban with lawmakers.

A recent incident on a Manhattan subway car, where masked thugs made anti-Semitic statements, had Hochul voicing her support as well.

“We will not tolerate individuals using masks who may be responsible for criminal or threatening behavior,” said the governor.

Mark Treyger, head of the Jewish Community Relations Council, described the rising wave of anti-Semitism as a crisis situation, and called on lawmakers to create a comprehensive plan to protect Jewish New Yorkers. He described the ongoing waves of hate as “seeing the Nazi playbook coming to life in 2024.”

Staten Island Assemblyman Michael Reilly introduced legislation to bring back the mask ban. While it failed to move ahead during the last legislative session, he hopes to see it enacted into law next year.

“They’re a large mob wearing masks to scare and incite people,” said Reilly. “Doesn’t that sound like the Ku Klux Klan?”

If enacted, a potential ban could have violators facing fifteen days in prison and would likely include exemptions for medical and religious reasons.

Cuomo Faulted for Errors in Long-Awaited COVID Report

A 262-page report that reviewed New York State’s handling of the pandemic heaps blame on former governor Andrew Cuomo, criticizing him for unilaterally taking control and failing to follow emergency response protocols created during previous crises.

The independent report had been commissioned by Governor Kathy Hochul and had originally been due in November 2023. It was performed by an outside consulting firm and cost $4.3 million in taxpayer dollars.

The report did not address Cuomo’s widely criticized decision to force nursing homes to admit COVID-positive patients during the height of the pandemic, leading to thousands of deaths. But it did take the former governor to task for various issues, including disregarding and overruling pre-existing plans and policies that had been developed in previous critical situations. The report also called Cuomo’s decision to structure New York’s response to the pandemic in the Executive Chamber, and at times, his own office, “a significant and unnecessary mistake.”

While the former governor went so far as to publish a book describing his successful leadership during the pandemic, the report found that his unilateral lockdowns caused needless harm to New Yorkers, who would have been better served by having local officials and medical professionals more involved in crafting COVID policies.

Driver’s Licenses Go Digital With Mobile ID App

If you find it a hassle to dig out your driver’s license whenever you need official ID, New York State not only feels your pain, but also has a solution for it.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of New York State’s Mobile ID app on June 11, describing it as a highly secure digital version of a state-issued driver’s license, learner’s permit or non-driver’s identification card. Mobile ID is accepted by TSA security screeners at both JFK and LaGuardia airports. State officials hope that businesses and venues will also choose to accept Mobile ID, which displays a person’s name, date of birth and license number, without sharing other information, such as their address and height.

“We’re thrilled to give New Yorkers access to this cutting-edge technology which provides convenience and added security for Mobile ID users and those who accept it,” said Hochul. “Not only will New Yorkers be able to quickly display their IDs, but they will have control over the personal information they share.”

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Post-Summer Closing Announced for Ellenville ShopRite Store

Just over 30 years after it first opened its doors to shoppers in Ellenville, the ShopRite store on Route 209 is set to close permanently on August 31. The store, which tops 55,000 square feet and was renovated several years ago, has not been generating sufficient sales to justify its existence.

Word surfaced last fall that the Ellenville store was one of several being sold off, but a date for its actual closure didn’t emerge until last week. ShopRite is the only large supermarket in the area, although the Walmart Supercenter in Napanoch, located approximately one mile to the north, does have a full grocery department. In addition to leaving area residents in the lurch, the store’s 61 employees will be out of a job come September.

It is unclear at this time exactly what

will happen to the property, which reportedly sold for $8.175 million.

Bargains and Body Cams, as Major Discounter Ups InStore Security

Loss prevention is taking on a whole new meaning at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, which began equipping employees in some of its stores with police-style body cameras. The move is intended to have would-be shoplifters thinking twice before stealing items, in addition to increasing security in other ways.

“We hope that these body cameras will help us de-escalate incidents, deter crime and demonstrate to our associates and customers that we take safety in our stores seriously,” a representative of the stores’ parent company said in a statement.

Employees, including floor workers and loss prevention associates, are being instructed on effective use of body cameras and will also undergo various securityrelated trainings. Video footage obtained in-store would only be shared in response to a subpoena or by request from law enforcement.

While some questioned whether the move seemed extreme, Boston cyber security expert Robert Siciliano said that he believes it is a step whose time has come, saying that ceiling and wall-mounted cameras haven’t done enough to prevent theft.

“I think more boots on the ground and the loss prevention staff having cameras will put a little bit of a dent in it,” said Siciliano, who noted that those who are up to no good might start wearing masks in response to the cameras.

TJX Companies started phasing in the cameras over the past year in some stores and will continue adding them in other stores, but has yet to identify which stores have been chosen for the additional security measures.

Gavi is discharged, and the wait for a liver begins. Debbie is overwhelmed; she must care for her husband and sort through mounds of paperwork. Suddenly, the phone rings. A liver has become available.

The whirlwind began with a blur of frantic packing, phone calls to update my in-laws and parents, and the ride to the hospital. The transplant coordinator, Ayelet, met us at the entrance and hurried us through admission. Our surgeon, Dr. Michael Cohen, sat with us and gave us a step-by-step explanation of what was to follow. He was gracious, but very matter-of-fact, when he asked us to both sign the paper that declared that if anything were to happen to Gavi during surgery, I would be the one to make all decisions regarding the continuation of his care. I was still feeling incredibly overwhelmed when Dr. Cohen stood up briskly.

“Ayelet will take you up to the ward for bloodwork and IV fluids. Please be sure to have a good meal, because from ten p.m. and onward, you’ll be fasting. This is necessary, because if the liver is good, we want to go ahead and operate as soon as we can. I’ll be head-

ing to the hospital where the liver is now to examine it and run some tests. I hope to know by midnight or so if we can go ahead. If everything checks out, the transplant will begin once the liver arrives here, probably between three and five a.m.”

An endless stream of people and tests cascaded over us: nurses, bloodwork, fluids, anesthesiologist, more forms, EKG, physical exams, COVID testing. In between, we sat and waited. You could taste the apprehension, mixed with hope, spiced with tears. We spoke. We cried. We waited some more.

At midnight, I approached a nurse.

“Any update?” I asked. “Is the liver suitable?”

“No news yet, my dear,” the nurse said kindly. “There was an emergency surgery earlier that kept Dr. Cohen up. He just left for the other hospital now. It will still take some time.”

I returned with the update. We decided to try resting for a little bit, even if we couldn’t actu ally sleep. If Gavi was really go ing to have the transplant, there were some very long days ahead of us. And if not? I couldn’t even go there. I closed my eyes, and we both tried to rest.

We closed our eyes, opened them, spoke some more, and tried closing them again, the anticipation and tension hanging thick in the air of our darkened hospital room.

At about 3:05 a.m., I drifted off into a light sleep. At 3:20, the door

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opened, light flooded our little room, and my eyes flew open.

“Sorry to wake you,” a nurse said softly, “but the liver looks good. We’re going into surgery in 25 minutes.”

She took some bloodwork and prepped Gavi for surgery. The liver was on its way to the hospital. Soon Ayelet showed up. Everything was happening so quickly.

Nurses soon appeared to transfer Gavi to a stretcher. On our way down to the OR, I called my in-laws.

“We’re going down for surgery,” I said.

WE ASKED THE STAFF FOR THREE MINUTES, AND GAVI AND I SAID NISHMAS TOGETHER. THEN I TOOK HIS GLASSES AND YARMULKE, AND HE DISAPPEARED BEHIND THE

“I’m on my way,” my mother-in-law said. (Remember, my father-in-law is a kohen and couldn’t come.)

Then I called my parents. “We’re going in to surgery.”

“I’m on my way,” my mother said.

SWINGING DOORS

We got to the OR. I felt cold all over as we signed some more papers. Then they were ready to wheel Gavi behind the swinging doors.

doesn’t matter what. It doesn’t matter if it’s only once a week. Just commit to learning together. Three: You need to make a kabbalah in tznius. I don’t know who you are. I don’t know how you dress. I don’t need to know. It doesn’t matter how long your sheitel might be or how short your skirt is. Be mekabel just one centimeter. Improve in one thing — one thing that you’ll be able to do. Even if your sheitel is much too long, cut it one centimeter. Even if your skirts are much too short, buy a new one that is one centimeter longer. Or throw away one skirt. One small thing — but do it. You’ll see miracles,” she repeated. “Four: say Nishmas Kol Chai every step of the way. Say it together before surgery, you say it after surgery before your husband is woken up; when he wakes up, say it again together. Keep saying it, at every step of the way.”

Now, as Gavi was being wheeled into the operating room, we asked the staff for three minutes, and we said Nishmas together. Then I took his glasses and yarmulke, and he disappeared behind the swinging doors.

Suddenly I remembered something. “Gavi, we need to say Nishmas.”

During the long hours of waiting for news, my sister-in-law had called. “I don’t want to disturb,” she’d said in a rush, “but please call Rebbetzin Kolodetsky. She’s waiting for your call.”

I’d already had the rebbetzin’s number, as we’d been in touch about Gavi previously. Feeling touched to the core, I called Rav Chaim Kanievsky and Rebbetzin Batsheva’s daughter, Klal Yisroel’s Rebbetzin. We spoke for a few minutes.

“You’re going to see miracles,” she promised. “It’s Rosh Chodesh Kislev; you’re going to see miracles. Lots of miracles. There are going to be nissim.” Then she continued, “Here are some things that will help you. One: You, your husband and your families should all accept Shabbos ten minutes early for as many weeks as you can. Two: You and your husband should commit to learning something together. It

The medical team sent me to wait in the empty surgical waiting room. There was a large screen with the patients’ initials and status, the second of which would be updated periodically with short notes, such as “began anesthesia” or “moving to recovery.” At this hour, which was by now four in the morning, I was all alone, and the screen showed only Gavi’s initials.

At 4:30 a.m. my mother-in-law arrived, and we said Tehillim together. We spoke for a little bit. I felt strangely calm, almost as if I could physically feel Hashem by my side. My parents arrived. It was quiet. We davened. We hoped.

By seven in the morning, more staff began arriving, and people started coming in for scheduled surgeries. The waiting room began filling up. At around nine o’clock, my sister-in-law sent a delivery of iced coffees, pastries and rolls for breakfast. I sat with my parents and mother-in-law. We tried to eat. We said more Tehillim. We davened, joked and cried. The transplant could take anywhere between nine and fifteen hours. We were only six hours in.

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SHAINA KEREN

It’s graduation time, and you’re finally ready for the Real World. Seasons as you know them will disappear (unless you become a teacher — great choice), and now you get to choose what kind of activities you’d like to fill your day. What field and job appeals to you?

Yes, you read that right. Work should be something you enjoy, an opportunity to use your talents and do something useful for the world — not something you complain about.

So how can you make sure you get the job you want?

MAXIMIZE YOUR RESUME

A good resume can’t get you a job, but it certainly can and should get you an interview. What makes a resume interview-worthy? When the person hiring takes a glance at it, and has the immediate reaction of, “I want to meet this person.”

There’s a simple way to make that happen. It’s called a Targeted Resume. Instead of sending out a generic resume to every job ad you want to pursue, take a few minutes to tweak your resume to match the job you’re applying for. Include appropriate keywords from the job description, as well as a title that matches the job description. You’re a multi-dimensional person trying to fit onto a page, and so it makes sense that you’ll “dress up” differently for each occasion — or job, in this case.

For example, let’s say you were involved in executing a school fundraising event. If you’re applying for an administrative job, you would mention that project and focus on the skills relevant to an administrative position, such as scheduling, billing and phone calls. But if you’re applying for a marketing position, you can take the same experience and focus on your involvement in the advertising strategy and on your project management skills.

Maybe you haven’t even created a basic resume yet, forget one that’s curated and targeted. What should a resume include, especially for someone with no “real” work experience?

The goal isn’t to pretend you’re more experienced than you are, but to give an accurate portrayal of your best natural qualities and skills. That can be done with a strong summary statement at the beginning of the resume, and a skills section that gives a particular impression of the kind of employee you’ll be. Don’t write “detail-oriented” if you’re really not, but maybe you have experience with a specific software? Are you tech-savvy? Do you possess excellent writing skills?

If you do have any work experience, even if it was a summer job as a camp counselor, you can use it as an example to demonstrate a specific skill. For example, to show your organizational skills, you can share something like: “Created daily schedule; organized transportation for [number] of campers.” To show off your customer service skills, you can include “Maintained daily communication with parents, providing daily check-ins and after-hours call availability,” or “Satisfied parental concerns through written and phone communication.” Using the same job, you can choose to show off your creativity by adding: “Created daily on-theme age-appropriate programs for multiple groups,” and “Led art activities, fostering creativity and expression of campers.” It’s not simply about what you’ve done, which isn’t expected to be much at the beginning. It’s about showing who you are and what you can do.

ON TO THE INTERVIEW

If you want to be successful at anything, you need to prepare for it. This holds true for interviews, too.

To prepare for interviews, take out a mirror, pen and paper. Really. Practice and rehearse like you would for a play. It’s not crazy; it’s actually highly recommended. Don’t worry about coming across as scripted or fake; I’d quicker worry about coming across amateurish and unprepared.

Here are some questions that commonly come up in interviews. Practice how you’ll answer.

• Tell me about yourself.

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

• Why do you think you’d be a good fit for this job?

Do you have any questions for me (the interviewer)?

Feels overwhelming?

I’ll give you some tricks for these.

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.

So, the bad news is that they don’t really want to know about you. They want to know what you can do for their company. Instead of answering the question “tell me about yourself,” pretend they asked you this: Tell me something GOOD about yourself that shows me that you’re a good fit for THIS job.

For example, at an interview at an insurance company, instead of saying, “I’m a twelfth-grade graduate who loves baking, schmoozing and shopping, and I want to make a lot of money,” say, “I’m great with paperwork and have good phone skills, and I enjoy learning new things.”

WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES?

Be honest, and don’t be afraid to show off. When sharing a weakness, make sure you add what you’ve done to mitigate the problem. For example, “I’m very detail-oriented, and I sometimes lose track of time when I’m working on something, so I make sure to set alarms with reminders.”

WHY DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS JOB?

It’s easy to research most businesses. If possible, speak to people who work there, or in similar companies, or spend time reading the material that’s publicly available. Take the time to think about something you like about the company you’re interviewing at, and which of your skills and interests match up.

OF COURSE there’s no way to predict exactly what questions you’ll be asked. What if the interviewer goes off script and asks you something you’re not prepared for? Let’s say the interviewer says, “Tell me about a challenge you once had to overcome,” or, “What’s something you once did that you’re proud of?” or, “Is there anything else you’d like to share?” If the interviewer asks something you didn’t think of when you were preparing, here’s a trick that will help no matter what the question is. It’s a storytelling method that can answer any question at all.

INTERVIEW ETIQUETTE

The interview questions are only a small part of the actual interview. Your initial application, email, punctuality, how you spend your time waiting, and how you follow up are all taken into consideration when employers make a hiring decision.

Your initial email can make a big difference in terms of how quickly you’re responded to, and if your application is considered at all. Put yourself in the shoes of someone who is hiring. What email would they like to notice pop up in their inbox? Use that perspective to craft your subject line. Instead of thinking about what you need, and writing something like “job needed,” think about what may excite them. “Administrative assistant candidate” (job title + candidate) is a good one, since that is exactly what they’re looking for.

Of course, respect for everyone is paramount in every situation, but keep in mind that anyone in the company can and often will be asked to share their impression of a potential employee with the owner/hiring manager. There’s a well-known story about a company that added a trick to their interview process. When it was time for a potential employee to be interviewed, a high-level executive pretended to be the receptionist. If the candidate was rude to the receptionist, they failed the interview, no matter how the interview actually went.

I suggest coming to an interview no more than five or ten minutes early. If you’re not sure where the building is, make sure to drive past it or look it up in advance. Remember to ask for a suite number, and know that the number it starts with indicates the floor it’s located on (Suite 453 would be located on the 4th floor).

An interview can take five minutes or last over an hour, so make sure you’re hydrated, and have your transportation home planned accordingly. During the interview, don’t be offended if you don’t get asked too many questions. Maybe the person interviewing is new at their job, too! The most important thing is to make a good, honest impression.

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HOW TO DRESS

The rule for how to dress for an interview is: Dress the way the people who work there are dressed. If possible, find someone who works there and ask. If you’re unsure, err on the side of professionalism. Having a dressy blazer that can be removed is always a good safety measure that does double duty of looking professional and keeping you from freezing in those offices that love blasting their AC all summer long.

The way this trick works is as follows: Sit down and write down seven stories of any time in your life that you felt successful. Think of times at home, at school, at camp or anywhere else where you accomplished something. It may have been a time when you offered to help someone, or when you did a project you enjoyed, or even when you made a difficult phone call. Choose the two or three stories that show off parts of your personality or skills that are important to you and show off your best qualities. Then practice telling these stories out loud, in a few short sentences, until you can say it smoothly and confidently. Bonus points if you can smile while you tell the story!

Most importantly, wear clothing that makes you feel comfortable and confident. If wearing brandnew shoes and a starched jacket will make you visibly uncomfortable, stick to your favorite sweater and comfortable shoes, as long as your presentation is clean and neat.

For virtual interviews, I recommend dressing exactly the same way you would for an in-person interview. You’ll look and feel professional, and you’ll act that way. Also, you’ll be prepared in the event that you have to stand up for some reason, and not be caught shoeless!

Stories are memorable. The interviewer is way more likely to remember and connect with your story than with a standard answer.

The goal of any interview question is for the interviewer to learn about you. Coming prepared with short stories that can be used to answer a variety of questions is one of the most direct and memorable ways to make a strong and lasting impression.

RED FLAGS

An important question to think about when deciding whether or not to accept a job is, why is this position available? The answer to that can give you some important information. Think about it like this:

Has someone filled this role for five years and been promoted in the company? Good sign.

Has this job been empty for more than six months? Bad sign.

Has this job been filled by more than one person in the past year? Bad sign. Was this job recently created, and you’ll be the first to fill the role? This can potentially be a great opportunity, but it’s important to ensure that there is a clear job description. Otherwise, it can easily dissolve into nothing — or worse, everything that everyone doesn’t have the time for, with no clear goals at all.

How can you prevent one of these potentially difficult scenarios?

At the interview, ask this question: “If someone were to be successful in this position, what would happen in one year from now?”

If the answer is vague and fluffy, such as: “Oh, everything will just be so much smoother, you know?” I’d run the other direction.

Ask about your potential job responsibilities. If the answer is specific, like: “All emails should be responded to within 24 hours, paperwork for ten files should be organized daily, and our boss should only have to get on the phone for pre-scheduled meetings,” that’s a good sign. You’re looking for a clear expectation, with reasonable responsibilities.

If you’re going to learn one thing from this entire article, let it be this: A goal that can not be defined is impossible to meet. The only way to progress professionally (and financially) is to be able to prove that you’ve met and exceeded expectations. If that will never be possible, it’s probably a dead-end job.

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Imagine that the day after you accept a job, a coworker comments, “I sure wish you more luck than the last two people who were hired for your job!” Suddenly, you’ve learned that two people have been fired or quit the job you just started, and you’d really like to know why!

To prevent this situation, at the end of an interview, I recommend politely inquiring as to the reason this role is open. “I’m just wondering if this position has been filled in the past, and if so, what made it available now?”

A company that is confident that the position is a good one will be comfortable answering this question, and likely impressed that you recognized this was something to look out for. The reason that a job is available can provide you with valuable clues that will help you make a decision that will be best for you.

THE COMPENSATION CONVERSATION

When you’re at an interview, let the interviewer lead the conversation. Never be the one to start talking about compensation.

Too many people make the amateurish mistake of asking about salary before a job was even offered. Think about it: An interview is comparable to a first shidduch meeting. Starting to ask about who will pay for which wedding expenses at that first meeting would seem silly at best, and presumptuous at worst. Who said there is anything to negotiate at that point? Wait until an official offer is made before saying anything about salary.

What about when an interviewer asks you the seemingly innocent question: “What are you looking to make?” First of all, do not answer, “A million dollars.” Second, don’t answer the question at all. It’s often a trick question to see what your reaction will be. Remember: The person interviewing you already knows approximately what they are willing to offer. Your response can only hurt you, either by being too low

(which shows lack of confidence) or too high (which shows unrealistic expectations).

So how to respond without being rude? Here’s the golden line that has saved hundreds of my clients from messing this up, and earned them thousands of more dollars than they would have otherwise received. With a smile, say, “I’m sure that if I’m the right fit, we’ll find a number that makes sense.” And then say nothing more. Try it, and you’ll see that it works.

While interviews are a two-way street, as you are both making a decision, companies often assume that if you’ve applied, they are the only ones with a decision to make. Don’t feel pressured into accepting a position on the spot. You can always take the time to consider whether or not you want to accept a job. If you’re considering more than one offer at a time, it doesn’t hurt to mention that. You can also use that as an opportunity to negotiate terms or benefits if the reason you’re pulled toward one option is something that the second employer may consider matching.

Do keep in mind that when you’re just starting out in your career, odds are heavily in the company’s favor, as you likely do not have any proven experience. Until you have an established track record of success, I wouldn’t focus too much on the salary and benefits. Instead, consider what skills you’ll have the opportunity to gain in the job. Over the long term, a job that teaches more skills with a lower salary will result in a much higher income.

Most of all, remember that a good job gives way more than just a paycheck; it provides a route to put your talents to use in a fulfilling way, while gaining new and valuable skills. Of course, you now get to decide what a “good job” is; just because something is perfect for your friend doesn’t mean it will suit you. With this next stage comes choice. Make sure that it’s not just the job that chooses you, but that you choose the job!

LANDING YOUR FIRST JOB is a process. From writing your resume, through the application and interview stage, until you make your choice, you’ll have to present your best self, think carefully, and make healthy decisions — kind of what real life is all about! It’s a new stage in life and a wonderful opportunity for growth. Good luck!

Shaina Keren is a local career consultant who helps people figure out what kind of work they will enjoy and succeed at, and how to make that a reality.

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Full disclosure: I love my job. Which means I am probably not the right person to be testdriving this aptitude test (pun partly intended). But the assignment sounded so interesting that I didn’t remind my editors that, hey, I actually am blessed to really like my job. An opportunity to learn more about myself and any potential careers sounded compelling, even if I have no interest in a career change.

But you know what they say… never say never! I’m on it.

WHEN I RECEIVE THE LINK TO THE APTITUDE TEST, I discover it is an AI-powered test. The site claims it will help me map out my path to a fulfilling job, and all over the place I see bright yellow buttons summoning me to “Find Your Calling!” by clicking. I click.

The first question: Have you ever taken a career test before? I click “no.” wondering if the answer changes the direction of the quiz. Then there are a series of questions about my dream job, and the things that are important to me in a job. Some of them are interesting, and not necessarily things I would have thought of myself, such as how critical it would be for “my dream job to align with my personality traits”. Honestly, I’m not even quite sure what that means — that the job is a good fit for my personality? That’s important. But so are the other choices: Balance between career and personal life — um, yeah. That’s critical. Competitive compensation and benefits — right, so not critical. But it would be nice!

Positive and inclusive work environment — wow. How could someone even know in advance? Are there actually job titles that officially include a positive and inclusive work environment? I wonder what those would be? One of the next questions is also thought-provoking: What do you value

most in your working life? Again, not something I ever really thought about before. I’m told to choose only one option of the following four:

• FINDING FULFILLMENT IN MY WORK

• EARNING A HIGH INCOME

• A CAREER THAT ALIGNS WITH MY PERSONAL VALUES

• A CAREER THAT GARNERS RECOGNITION OR RESPECT

I go back and forth between fulfillment and alignment with my values. They’re both sort of important. I end up choosing “finding fulfillment,” because I can’t imagine working at a job that would leave me feeling unfulfilled.

After a few more questions, the quiz wants to know if I’d like an optional personality test so that it “can better understand me.” Of course, I agree. If we’re doing this, let’s do it right!

This part is fun, and I enjoy answering a series of questions about myself and my preferences. For several questions in a row, I am asked to choose (“without over-thinking your choice!”) between two pictures. The pictures are strange and abstract, and I’m curious what the machine is learning about me as I choose the picture that I find more appealing. The one with the curves versus sharp corners reminds me of a high school graphology class, where we learned that emotions are displayed as circles and curves, and analytical thinking as boxes, lines and corners. So I am not surprised that I gravitate toward the gentle, swirly picture.

A lot of the questions are fascinating. When I’m done with this section, the test announces that my “Career Personality (CAPBOI) has been mapped out.”

Apparently, CAPBOI is JobTest’s “proprietary personality evaluation tool,” which they say is backed by over 600,000 users. The site explains that this is “where we account for your personality traits as they relate to your career choices.” Um, sure.

Next, I am asked to rate how I feel about each of the statements the quiz will make, from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree. These questions are about my “Core Strengths,” and as a fairly self-aware person, this part is easy and straightforward.

Quickly, I cover more ground, moving from professional background, aspirations, training (past and possible future), to jobs and industries I would consider, and questions about my target salary.

An interesting question from this set is: “What is a job/career that you admire but do NOT want to

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pursue?” According to the test, many people respond “nurse” or “surgeon” to this question, which I find fascinating.

Another question that gives me pause is this one: “LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST FIVE YEARS, WHAT DO YOU REGRET MOST OUT OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS?”

The options include not having enough savings, not pursuing further education, not pursuing my passion, not taking more risks, not spending enough time with family and friends, not taking time to unwind and relax, and not exercising.

In the end, I chose not having enough savings, and not exercising. Don’t judge! But all things considered, I am glad that I didn’t choose “not spending enough time with my family.”

THERE ARE QUESTIONS ABOUT the kind of leadership I would prefer, how I’d like to ideally receive feedback (I go for written), salary range I would find acceptable, hours I would be willing to work, how important working from home is to me, and if I would be willing to travel for work. A couple of questions focus on my willingness and interest in opening my own business or being an entrepreneur.

Finally, some practical considerations, such as zip codes and such, and personal details: name, email address and body weight (just kidding).

At last, the test tells me that my report is being prepared, and all I have to do is fork over some money to get my results (but of course).

I type in my credit card number, and then I am informed that the “Magic Link” to my “Comprehensive Career Report” has been emailed to me.

I AM ASKED TO CHOOSE (“WITHOUT OVER-THINKING YOUR CHOICE!”) BETWEEN TWO PICTURES. THE PICTURES ARE STRANGE AND ABSTRACT, AND I’M CURIOUS WHAT THE MACHINE IS LEARNING ABOUT ME

A valuable half hour of my time went into this test, and I am curious to see my results.

The first thing it tells me is:

YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE IS WHAT WE CALL A FACILITATOR. YOUR POTENTIAL SALARY IS $17,700 PER MONTH.

Okay, so, two reactions: One, I have no idea what a Facilitator personality type is, and two, if I made that much money, I could give much, much more tzedakah Luckily, I am provided an explanation of my personality type. Apparently, Facilitators are “keen on providing support and services to others. They pay attention to details and are excellent at coordinating efforts to meet the needs of individuals or groups, often prioritizing harmony and assistance.”

Yeah, I guess that fits me. It also fits my current job. Okay, so I am a Facilitator.

Next time someone asks me what “type” I am, I will look deeply into their eyes and solemnly intone, “I am a Facilitator.”

Moving on, I am pleased as punch to read that I “possess a unique blend of strengths that set you apart

ANOTHER QUESTION THAT GIVES ME PAUSE IS THIS ONE: “LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST FIVE YEARS, WHAT DO YOU REGRET MOST?”

in the professional world.”

In fact, the whole next paragraph is a little heady. I should probably read it twice a day to increase my self-esteem:

“Your attention to detail and organizational skills make you a valuable asset in any role that requires precision and efficiency. Your strong communication and presentation skills, combined with your leadership confidence, position you as a natural leader who can effec-

ers. Your ability to excel in both of these areas showcases your versatility and adaptability, making you an invaluable asset in any organization.”

Then we move on to my weaknesses, but to be honest, I have no interest whatsoever in improving on what they call my “personality” weaknesses, such as difficulty with statistical analysis and poor technical skills. Hey, if those are the weaknesses in my personality, I’ll take them!

tively convey ideas and inspire others. These traits, along with your nurturing and supportive nature, make you wellsuited for roles that involve organizing and managing detailed information while also serving and supporting oth-

Now we get to the exciting part: the careers that the test recommends! I won’t go as far as to say that my heart is pounding and my ears are ringing, but maybe, just maybe, my fingers are tingling a little.

It’s underwhelming, to say the least. My top two matches? Totally, totally not. So much for accuracy.

Apparently, I am a 95% match for the career of Health Data Governance Specialist, and a 94% match for Executive Director.

It’s a good thing that I went with the “comprehensive report,” as I don’t quite know what the first one is. This report comes with an in-depth, detailed description of each career, with plenty of information and facts. It also gives a comprehensive explanation of why these careers were chosen, and which of my strengths led the test to these conclusions.

After reading up on both careers and the reasons the robot matched me with them, I’ll admit that I’m not saying I wouldn’t be good at either of them. However, neither of them are things I want to spend my days doing — for the

next many years until retirement!

Then my eyes land on the third career option. Something inside me quivers. I am a 92% match for being a Gene Therapy Counselor. I click on the description, and I am surprised at how emotional I suddenly feel while I am reading. The job sounds so alluring, and so up my alley, that I can’t believe I never thought about doing it. It’s so compelling, in fact, that I almost forget that I love my job.

Regretfully, I leave the Gene Therapy Counselor page and continue down the list of recommended careers. When it comes to many of the remaining job options, I feel like the test really didn’t get it right. In fact, most of them seem very unappealing. It doesn’t feel like it really “got” my personality, which for such a comprehensive, for-pay service, I find rather disappointing.

The test suggests becoming a Human Rights Advocate. In describing why, it presents an aspect of my personality that has always come up on any personality test I’ve ever taken, and while true, doesn’t really feel like “me” — protecting and defending the underdog.

Then there’s the Prosthetic Innovation Designer. I totally don’t get this; I told them that I’m very bad at technical stuff. Strange.

Part of the comprehensive report includes the hard skills and soft skills for each job, which I can imagine many find helpful. There’s a lot of in-depth information, and overall, I’m sure many people have, indeed, “found their calling” with the help of this tool.

And hey, if I ever get tired of my current job, I now have another avenue to explore.

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BEHIND THE RIGHT DESK

The journey to any given career often follows a straight path. Find a suitable industry, get training, and go!

But sometimes, a career journey can be rather meandering, with its ending coming as a complete surprise. Here are five accounts.

FROM THE GROUND UP

AS TOLD TO ESTHER KING

The thing about my temporary job at AB Textiles was that it was, you know, temporary. I was going to be there only until I found a real job, something with real responsibility, something that required my skill set, something with opportunities for growth. I was right out of seminary and still single; I could afford to look around until I found something that felt right. But until then, I took the temp position at AB, for no reason other than because I was bored and my friend Esty worked there and I wanted to hang out with her.

AB was a professional operation, but I was just a temp. A temp who’d come straight from seminary, which basically had been a year of camp. And I was still in seminary/camp mode when they parked me in front of a mountain of invoices with a slew of incomprehensible instructions. So I did what every good seminary/camp girl would do: sat myself cross-legged on the floor and got to work sorting the pile, professional environment notwithstanding.

AB had just bought out another company, Square, Inc. From the little information I managed to decipher, Square had been in bad shape for a while before the buyout. The mountain of invoices contained many duplicates and triplicates, as vendors had been begging to be paid for a while. And

once I was installed near a desk with a phone, it began ringing off the hook with vendors wanting to know when they could expect their money.

Honestly, I had no idea.

“I hear you,” I told an irate Lisa, who told me she worked for Fabric International and was owed over ten thousand dollars. “I have your invoice in my hand right here. I see everything you’re telling me. But I want you to understand that we just bought out Square. I have thousands of papers to go through. I’m going to put your invoice right here at the top of the pile, though. You can call me back in a week.”

And I did. I put her invoice on the top of the pile. Until the next vendor called. Then I put theirs on

HE SAID HE WAS CALLING BECAUSE HIS WIFE HAD SEEN ME IN THE OFFICE AND INSISTED HE HIRE ME

top. Gave them the same soothing speech, too.

After a couple days of mind-numbing temping at AB, I finally got the job offer of my dreams. Room for growth, exciting environment; I couldn’t wait to prove myself. I told AB I’d be leaving at the end of the week, and then sat down on the floor in the middle of the piles of papers to continue working. I remember that a well-dressed woman came in that day and stared at me for a while. Everyone called her Judy. I didn’t know who she was or why she was watching me; she was probably scandalized by my attitude and the blithe way I reassured every Pat and Thomas who called to inquire regarding the status of their invoices. I didn’t care. I was just a temp, and anyway, I was leaving. My new job started the next day.

That evening, I got a phone call. It was the CEO of AB Textiles. I had never met him before, and he didn’t know me, either. But he said he was calling because his wife had seen me in the office and insisted he hire me. Immediately.

Oh, so that’s who Judy was.

I told him I was starting a new job the next day, but he asked for a meeting. I figured I had nothing to lose, and an hour later I was meeting with the CEO and the head of the analytics department. They wanted me there.

I had absolutely no idea what the analytics department even did, and I didn’t even want to know. I had a job starting tomorrow; why did I even agree to this meeting?

“Listen,” I told Judy’s husband, “I already have another job, so this position would have to be really worthwhile for me in order to stay.”

“Name your price,” he said.

I thought about the salary at the job I was starting tomorrow, added about twenty thousand dollars, and gave that number to Mr. CEO. I figured he would say no, we would end this meeting, and I could get one with my life.

But Mr. CEO just nodded. “We can do that,” he said.

So I did start my new job the next day, but it wasn’t at the place I thought it would be. It was at AB Textiles, in the analytics department, far from the piles of triplicate unpaid invoices and fretful vendors. I sat at an actual desk, not on the floor, and although I was just a seminary girl temping for a bit, I ended up working at AB for over fifteen years.

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

TALI EDELSTEIN

After my oldest child was born, I left my job at Terem, the emergency clinic where I had worked until that point, and began working as a medical office manager for Dr. Aranovitch, a respected general practitioner in my area. The doctor shared office space with a pediatrician, and in a bid to get some help with my paycheck, he asked her to please avail herself of my services. That way, they would each pay me half of my salary, and I would assist both the adult and pediatric patients coming to the office.

Dr. Shulman, the pediatrician, was not interested. She repeatedly turned Dr. Aranovitch down, saying, “What do I need a secretary for? I’m managing just fine on my own.”

I don’t know how it happened, but eventually, Dr. Aranovitch convinced Dr. Shulman to accept, and soon I was working for both of them.

Less than two years later, Dr. Aranovitch decided to close his

practice in our city and relocate. I was really disappointed, because I loved my job. It was clear to me that Dr. Shulman would not want me to stay on; she hadn’t been interested in hiring me in the first place, and she surely would not want to pay my entire salary on her own.

My job search began, but as optimistic as I was, I couldn’t find anything nearly as convenient and attractive as my job with Dr. Aranovitch and Dr. Shulman. I started davening in earnest. Finding a job with the right hours, the right pay and the right location was looking less and less likely.

I half-heartedly began applying for jobs that did not fit my criteria. But one bright morning, Dr. Aranovitch came into the office to tie up some bureaucratic loose ends and take care of some paperwork related to closing his practice. To my disbelief, he

gave me a small smile and said, “I spoke to Dr. Shulman. She said that she’s become so accustomed to your help and would hate to see you go. I am pleased to inform you that Dr. Shulman would like to hire you in my place to be her medical office manager.”

The relief and gratitude that washed over me was overwhelming, and I had to gather myself to express my appreciation to Dr. Aranovitch. With thanks to the One Above, I am still here, working for Dr. Shulman and loving it. Her unexpected decision was the best surprise of my career, and I am so grateful.

IT WAS CLEAR TO ME THAT DR. SHULMAN WOULD NOT WANT ME TO STAY ON; SHE HADN’T BEEN INTERESTED IN HIRING ME IN THE FIRST PLACE

LESSON FOR LIFE

MALKA KATZMAN

Iam a born teacher. Throughout my elementary and high school years, I knew I would eventually teach. Actually, I even taught as a student — when studying with friends before tests or helping a friend who was absent catch up.

A dazzling teaching career definitely awaited me. Elementary school, high school or seminary — that was the only question.

I moved to Eretz Yisroel with my family at the end of high school and took a teacher’s training course in seminary. Preparing the model lesson was my moment of disillusionment. I was expected to build a step-by-step lesson plan and explain the didactic theories behind every part of the lesson.

When I put my pen down after writing that first lesson plan, teaching didn’t seem so glamorous anymore. I wanted to teach, yes, but I didn’t want to follow any rules. As something of a free spirit, I admit, I couldn’t be tied down to someone else’s ideas.

Soon after seminary, I got married and took a staid office job. Then, one day, maybe when the impact of the changes in my

life hit me, I wanted my old self back. Where were the aspirations of my youth?

I filed away the model lesson fiasco as some kind of fluke, and decided to dive in. In a matter of days, I accepted a three-month substitute job as an English teacher.

I packed my teacher’s briefcase with no less anticipation than a first grader on her first day of school. Here we go — on to fulfilling my dreams.

One hour later, my feelings took a steep 180-degree turn. I didn’t want to teach English. I didn’t want to teach elementary school students. Actually, I didn’t want to teach, period.

The curriculum felt stifling; the gaggles of boisterous girls intimidated me. I could name another few reasons for my socalled defection, but no matter. Here I was, betraying my life’s dream.

I was too burned out to care. I couldn’t do this even one more

time. I asked the principal for permission to leave. She would allow me to if I found a good substitute. And thus the search began.

My desperate calls would have been comical if the situation wasn’t so, well, desperate. I asked an acquaintance who did odd school subbing jobs if she’d take over my job. She told me she had to ask her husband. And I plaintively asked, “Can’t you give me an answer now?”

I found a substitute within a few days, and I flung the whole bag at her: the books, curriculum and schedule.

I still haven’t figured out what turned me off from teaching. Was it the rigid lesson structures, or the subjects I happened to teach? Was teaching Israeli students hard for me?

I do know that I’ve learned not to take a teaching job anytime soon. And that there is always something new to learn about myself in the curriculum of life.

I FILED AWAY THE MODEL LESSON FIASCO AS SOME KIND OF FLUKE, AND DECIDED TO DIVE IN

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MAKING WAVES

NESANEL YOEL SAFRAN

V’nahafoch hu, a sudden dramatic turnabout, is usually associated with Purim, but for many of us here in Eretz Yisroel, v’nahafoch hu isn’t only Purim Torah, but can happen all year long. There are two things one soon learns here: The first is that there are no sure things, and the second is that nothing is impossible.

Think of someone entering a government office armed with every possible piece of paper needed to get something done only to be told after an hour’s wait that the one and only clerk that can help you has one day off a month.

But then think of the guy asking a nondescript janitorial-looking man where the exit is — only to have him (who you later discover is the department head himself) whisk you through the Yam Suf of red tape so fast that your mission is complete before you realize it’s be gun!

One such memo rable moment careerwise took place many years ago. I was one in an army of cooks in the

Mir Yeshiva’s mega-kitchen. And while perhaps I wasn’t exactly a private in this army, I was certainly no officer, either. Grating and mixing potato kugel (that I’d neither proportioned nor seasoned) was about as exciting as it ever got.

But on one occasion, I offhandedly mentioned to one of my commanding officers that I’d made a festive, sweet-and-sour fish dish back home. Being that it was right before Yom Tov and he was planning the menu, the idea struck his fancy. He asked me what we needed for the recipe, and then informed me that I was in charge of making

To make a long story short, a day or two later I was standing at the captain’s perch, ordering around my erstwhile coworkers and even bosses, running them through the gauntlet of mammoth mixing troughs, pots and fry-o-lators, until a festive feast for the masses was packed and ready to go.

I guess my fishy offering made some waves, because a short while later I heard that I was being seriously considered for the role of head chef.

I was even interviewed. They didn’t take the bait in the end, but that v’nahafoch hu story is still a favorite.

HE ASKED ME WHAT WE NEEDED FOR THE RECIPE, AND THEN INFORMED ME THAT I WAS IN CHARGE OF MAKING IT HAPPEN

CAREER BY DESIGN

MALKA NEWMAN

All my life, I knew I was never going to be a graphic designer. My sister is a graphic designer. My niece is a graphic designer. My cousin is a graphic designer. And that’s not counting the smattering of professional artists within our family as well.

But not me. Sure I could draw, had a flair for art and a creative streak. But I was going to get a “real” job, with a serious diploma to boot.

I volunteered throughout high school at a local special education center and spearheaded their volunteer programs. I loved it. By the time I graduated, I was at the center’s Shabbos program two or three Shabbosos a month and ran their out-of-school program every Sunday morning. I was in my element and couldn’t be happier.

When I graduated high school, it was only natural that I apply for a job at the center. Only they weren’t hiring. So I dove into my education and plowed through my bachelor’s degree. Still, I didn’t find a good job. Finally, I gave in to my creative calling and got myself a laptop for some graphics training. As a hobby only, I assured everyone who did and didn’t ask. Eventually, with my BA and graphics training under my belt, I landed the job I was pining for at the special education center.

Life moved on. I got married and moved overseas. With well-paying special education jobs virtually non-existent there, I decided to go back to school. I waded my way through my master’s in

special education and got a degree. Eventually, even though we’d been planning on moving back to my hometown, we decided to remain living overseas. And it was time to go to work.

So, my graphics career began. With the ability to work from home and make a significant income from my clients abroad, it seemed to be the perfect solution. I gritted my teeth and ever so bashfully began reaching out to family and friends to offer my services. With incredible siyata d’Shmaya, word spread, and my client base grew. With time, I landed a great job at my cousin’s design firm. By now it’s been nearly ten years since then, and I’m still at it, having worked my way up from intern to design lead.

Even now there are days when I dream of going back to special education. But with a house bustling with children and a well-paying job just a few clicks away, it seems unreasonable to turn the clock back. So I continue doing what I do, designing and editing and creating, and most days I love it, too.

Yet on those rare instances when I find myself rifling through the filing cabinet, my long-treasured BA and MA wink up at me.

“Never say never,” they seem to be saying.

And I reply, “Who knows? Maybe one day…”

EVEN THOUGH WE’D BEEN PLANNING ON MOVING BACK TO MY HOMETOWN, WE DECIDED TO REMAIN LIVING OVERSEAS. AND IT WAS TIME TO GO TO WORK

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The Name I Give Myself

YAFFA TOVA

A person has four names. This is what the speaker had said at a class I attended. The name he received from Hashem, the one from his parents, the one his friends call him, and the one he makes for himself. The speaker clarified: Hashem gives each one of us innate talents and capabilities to be used in service of Hashem. Our parents further invest in us by adding to what we receive at birth; and then we are again shaped by what we see and learn from our society. In the end, we are left with the name we create for ourselves by using, abusing or ignoring the talents and capabilities and investments of others. What was my fourth name?

The first vocation I attempted was teaching. I taught various ages in a motley assortment of locations: New York, South Carolina and Peoria, Illinois. I felt deep satisfaction from educating youngsters, but was I really good at teaching? Confirmation came when a principal visiting from a major city sat in on my class to observe me. He told me that if I ever wanted to relocate to his city, I would have a job waiting for me.

When I did relocate, it wasn’t to a different city, but to a different country: Eretz Yisroel.

I had always taught limudei kodesh, and if there was one thing that Eretz Yisroel did not lack, it was limudei kodesh teachers. Instead of teaching, I invested in learning how to live in my new country. More than 40 years later, there is still what to glean.

Over the years, I worked at various jobs, but none were quite a vocation; they were more a source of income than a source of fulfillment. Nothing

really filled me up; they just wore me out.

From the time I remember myself, I loved to read. I wasn’t very discerning. Anything that had English lettering was worthy of my attention. Going to the library was a weekly jaunt for my older sister and myself during my childhood. Library policy allowed checking out a maximum of six books per week. Each of us chose six books, and by the following week, both of us had read all twelve and were in search of our next literary feast.

High school English writing was my favorite course. Mrs. Goldfarb’s assignment of a 100-word composition emphasizing one of our five senses tickled my fancy. When my best friend Rachel told me that she just couldn’t do it, I offered to write one for her. Word got around that I had enjoyed the challenge, and before I knew it, I had written five more. When Mrs. Goldfarb returned the assignments, there was a note on top of my composition in red ink. Yaffa, the one you wrote for Rachel was better than your own. I guess I had developed my distinctive voice.

For decades, my writing was confined to penning amusing anecdotes to family and friends from far-off Eretz Yisroel. They enjoyed reading them, and I had a tenuous hold on a chance to exercise my literary license.

After my children were busy having their children, I became aware of a writing opportunity. A frum writer had let the word out that she was creating an anthology of essays written by frum women. It activated the dormant juices in my literary veins, and my essay was soon accepted. Having my creation blessed with publication stirred me enough to try and submit elsewhere. That

piece, too, saw its way to press. Friends and neighbors who had read the essay lauded it. I was floating somewhere between joy and ecstasy.

Hashem directed me to a short course on essay writing. A number of my essays were accepted for publication, which helped solidify my new self-image as a writer. As I sat at the computer and tapped away, my inner self felt full. Maybe this was who I really was: a composer of inner thoughts to be shared with the world.

Time may heal all wounds, but they can create new ones as well. Weeks could pass after submitting my essay to publications without a word in response. On rare occasions I would receive an apology for the delay, with an enthusiastic affirmative response about publishing my piece. Other times, the person in charge revealed that it had passed approval by editor one and two. It was currently sitting on the desk of the third and final editor, and she hoped to give me an answer by the following week. There were instances when I would receive the letter of rejection. In time, I learned not to judge the value of my writing solely by the acceptance or rejection of my work.

Several years ago, a friend who delivered a weekly shiur to a group of women asked if I could sub for her. It had been such a long time since I thought of myself as a teacher, and I wasn’t sure I was up for the challenge. But she sweet-talked me into it until I acquiesced.

I had never taught adults before. But it went well, and I once again tasted the savory satisfaction of the give and take of teaching. A permanent teaching slot became available, and I gladly filled it. Preparing the teaching materials broadened my knowledge, and I came out of each class with positive energy. What a gift and a blessing. But there was more to come.

When Mrs. Goldfarb returned the assignments, there was a note on top of my composition in red ink. Yaffa, the one you wrote for Rachel was better than your own

A local leaflet advertised a coaching course, right in my neighborhood. My antennas were activated, and after doing my due research about the program, I signed up. Coaching demands one to learn to listen. This contrasts sharply with teaching, which encourages one to impart knowledge. Now I was expected to gather information, sift through the particulars, and help my client make something of it. According to the feedback I received, I helped my clients expand their understanding of themselves in a significant way. Coaching others has contributed to my own growth and gratification. What name am I making for myself? Teacher, writer, coach? Maybe a combination of two, or all three? After a great deal of thought and seeking clarity on the matter, I came up with a name: Work in Progress. I’m not about to wrap up my resume just yet. I’m waiting to see what else Hashem thinks I’m capable of.

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SEÑOR ALVAREZ. I FOUND A GOLD BAR IN THE DOCTOR’S BAG.

HOW DID IT GET THERE?... PEDRO! DID YOU…?

BUT NOW YOU’RE ARRESTING ME BECAUSE THE DOCTOR WHO CAME TO MY HOUSE HAS A GOLD NUGGET IN HIS BAG? WHY IS THAT CALLED ENOUGH EVIDENCE?

AHA! ALL THE SUSPECTS ARE HERE. YOU’VE BEEN CAUGHT RED-HANDED.

RED-HANDED? POLICIA ALVAREZ, WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

QUIET! POLICE OFFICER! TAKE SEÑOR MORENO AND SEÑOR RUBINOV, WHO PROBABLY GAVE HIM THE GOLD, TO JAIL.

WORD HAS REACHED MY EARS THAT ILLEGAL TRADE OF GOLD IS TAKING PLACE IN THIS HOUSE.

ONE MOMENT.

PEDRO! WAIT! THE JEW AGREES TO LEAVE. WE MADE A DEAL THAT HE WILL VACATE THE PREMISES WITHIN TWO WEEKS.

SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE IS WHEN THE POLICIA DECIDES THERE IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE! BASIC LOGIC!

BASIC LOGIC OF A CORRUPT POLICE OFFICER. IT’S NOT BASIC LOGIC ― IT’S FINANCIAL LOGIC.

WHAT? GOLD? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

OH, NO! I DON’T UNDERSTAND. HOW DID THEY FIND OUT? AND WHY DOES PEDRO NOT LOOK SCARED?

WHEN I TOLD YOU THAT MY HOUSE HAD BEEN BLOWN UP, AND THAT THE SUSPECTS HAD GUNPOWDER ON THEIR HANDS, YOU SAID THAT WASN’T ENOUGH EVIDENCE.

BUT MY DEAR BROTHER, DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND? HE’S NOT THE ONLY ONE I WANT TO GET RID OF...

RIGHT.

RECAP: ASAI HEARS ABOUT THE HIDDEN GOLD MINE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND CONFRONTS HIS FATHER AND BROTHER. MIGUEL AND MATHIAS BURST INTO THE HOUSE AND BEG THEIR FATHER TO GO CHECK ESTERINA, WHO IS SICK ONCE AGAIN. PEDRO DEVISES A PLOT.

PEDRO... I’M YOUR BROTHER... FOR GOLD, YOU... YOU’RE WILLING TO SELL YOUR FAMILY?

I GET IT. SO I HAVE NO CHOICE: SEÑOR POLICIA! MY BROTHER MANAGES AN ILLEGAL GOLD MINE!

YES... REGRETTABLY, THAT IS NOT NEWS TO ME.

I’VE NEVER BEEN THE FAMILY TYPE.

IT’S USELESS, ASAI. ALVAREZ HAS BEEN BRIBED BY YOUR BROTHER.

QUIET! YOUR STORIES DON’T INTEREST ME.

PEDRO, AS A CITIZEN WHO HAS PAID HIS DEBTS ON TIME, LET ME GIVE YOU SOME ADVICE. I SUGGEST YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR AFFAIRS BEFORE THESE TWO STAND BEFORE THE JUDGE.

WE HAVE TO RUN AND TELL GRANDFATHER WHAT HAPPENED.

THAT IS, REMOVE ALL THE GOLD POSSIBLE, AND BLOW UP THE MINE BEFORE MY BROTHER TELLS THE JUDGE ABOUT IT.

IT’S ALL MY FAULT!

NO, BUT I KNEW ABOUT THE GOLD AND THE MINE. I SHOULD HAVE TOLD YOU EVERYTHING RIGHT AWAY... ABOUT THE GOLD, ABOUT THE BOOK…

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? YOU DIDN’T HIDE THE GOLD NUGGET IN THE DOCTOR’S BAG AND THEN BLAME TATTY.

WHAT? WHICH BOOK?

BITS OF WITS

SHEVY HOLLANDER

SPELL IT OUT

When you CC or BCC (no one has to know!) someone in a message, it may refer to the technology of today, but these terms go back to a time when copies were made using carbon paper. As out of place as it seems, these stand for carbon copy and blind carbon copy.

Although educators and parents the world over love to inspire struggling students by telling them how Albert Einstein — a genius if there ever was one — struggled with math in school, the truth is that he didn’t.

In 1935, Einstein told a rabbi of Princeton who questioned him about it that “Before I was fifteen I had mastered differential and integral calculus.” I’m not sure how many can claim the same.

PIECE OF HISTORY

A PRESIDENTIAL PARADE

On Chol Hamoed Sukkos of 5737 (October 12, 1976), President Gerald Ford honored Boro Park with a visit to campaign for reelection.

The presidential motorcade made its way down 13th Avenue, and the president addressed over a loudspeaker all those who gathered. He also visited a number of places in Brooklyn, among them Yeshiva of Brooklyn.

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).

P A L I N F T

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

Theme: Weather

Example: A worrier might do this with money — Save for a rainy day

1. Nothing will stand in the way of my doing it

2. Why I’m staying in bed today

3. I’ll take you up on the offer, but not today

4. When it finally occurs, it comes on hard

5. Take a risk

6. Not grounded in reality

7. Easy as pie

8. Peace that may not last

9. Sniff that something is up

10. Leave in a huff

IT’S PROPER TO GIVE A COP TOFFEETOPPED COFFEE IN A COPPER CUP. SAY IT WITH A TWIST

ADD TO DICTIONARY

WORDS YOU MAY NOT KNOW THAT SAY THINGS IN A WHOLE NEW WAY

Sometimes we preface something by saying, “Let’s not even discuss the fact that…” and then go right on talking about it. Did you know there’s a word for this phenomenon? Apophasis (ə-’pä-fə-səs) is the raising of an issue by claiming not to mention it.

RANDOM!

After penicillin was invented, it was originally called “mold juice.”

IN IRELAND, ITALY, LITHUANIA AND RUSSIA, SUMMER HOLIDAYS ARE THREE MONTHS LONG, MAKING THEM THE COUNTRIES OFFERING THEIR STUDENTS THE LONGEST BREAKS FROM SCHOOL. RECORDED!

CAN’T BE KEPT UNTIL IT IS GIVEN?

Answer: A promise

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. WHAT DO YOU KNOW?

BOGGLE TOURNAMENT

HOW TO PLAY:

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

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

3. Email the form to comments@ thebpview.com or fax to 718-4088771 by Sunday at midnight.

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

PLAYING RULES:

Find words on the board containing four letters or more. Letters of a word must be connected in a chain (each letter should be adjacent to the next either vertically, horizontally or diagonally), and each letter can only be used once in a given word. The following are not allowed in Boggle: Adding “s” to a word • Proper nouns • Abbreviations • Contractions • Acronyms

POINTS

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

HINT

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

N B U A T A E L P I O M A D N R C C U O E A F E S

Full mailing address:

Full name of winner: _________________________________________________________

Amount of points:

Full names of competing players:

List some words only the winner found:

FAMILY

FAMILY

Feel

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF COLOR ME PRETTY!

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

Menachem Mendel Gopin, 6

Nechama Ganzfried, 6, Pupa

Family Twerski, Basi Shifra

Chaya Weisz, 4, Tomer Devora

Hershy Lobl

Shulem Goldberger, 5

Frimy Teller, 4

Avrumi & Zeldy Weingarten & Shulamis Koff

Arala Solomon Henchy Furth

Family Bretler

Sruly Pinkovics, 5

Moshe Hillel & Rochel Hirsch

The Friedman sefira choir

Shloime Stern, 4

54th Street Neighbors

Family Kern & Engel

Shia’le Horowitz, 5

Esty Waldman

Ossie Lichtenstein

251 The Boro Park View

Shmily Gutman, 5

Chanie, Etty & Suri Ariel

Mendy Fried, 8

Avrum Motzen

Yitzchok Gutman, 7

Luzer Brodt

Gobioff Family

Shloimy Stein

Family Rosenfeld

Matis Friedman

Yanky Miller, 5

Shloimy Grunsweig

Yitzchok, Shmily & Lipa Gutman

Hershey, Simchy & Shevy Igel

Surela Brodt

Family Engel

Shlomie Travis

Chaim Yossi Meisels

Shloimy Stein

Classifieds

FOR SALE

NEOCATE/BABY FORMULA

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

DOONA STROLLER

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

BEBE ORGANIC SET

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

CANON CAMERAS

Canon cameras in gently used condition for sale in BP. ELPH, SX, and G models in stock. Call 347-388-2336 for showroom hours.

GOTRAX SCOOTER

G-6 GOTRAX e-scooter for sale. Selling for $600, Reg:$700+tax. Great condition like new. please call 917-705-4829

BAIS HAMIKDASH

Build The Bais Hamikdash by AlephBrick.com. The Best in Jewish Educational Children’s Toys *Poiskim Accurate *2-in-1 Heichal Design *over 1,6oo parts per set. AlephBrick.com 220-2-A-BRICK

BUGABOO FOX

2 hoods and 2 seat colors, great condition for $550. 347528-9342

REAL ESTATE

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

AIRMONT GETAWAY

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

BP - 16TH & 52ND ST

1 flight up, 1-2 rooms, light & airy. Great for small showroom, makeup & manicure. 917-691-6000

STORAGE SPACE NEEDED

Looking for storage space more than 1,000 sq ft in BP. Please call or text Eli 917-9717104

Now offering workshops and private groups for women and girls. Including art, jewelry making, arts and crafts.

Now offering workshops and private groups for women and girls. Including art, jewelry making, arts and crafts. Available for Bas mitzvahs, birthday parties, staff meetings, family gatherings... For information call Moria 7182083508 M0548442714@gmail.com

Available for Bas mitzvahs, birthday parties, staff meetings, family gatherings... For information contact Moria 7182083508 M0548442714@gmail.com

19 AVE/50 ST.

New Beautiful 1 room office, Reasonably Priced 347-7603482

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

Commercial Space for Rent

Upstate. Prime location in Ferndale, with a spacious 3,000 sq. ft. area. This beautiful walk-in location is perfect for an office or storefront, suitable for all your business needs. Available for rent all year round. For inquiries, please call 845-439-0001 Ext 102.

LAKEHOUSE VILLA

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

VACATION RENTAL

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

LINDEN VACATION

Exlusive beautiful fullyfurnished house, all amenities included, 5 bedrooms sleeps 11+2 cribs 7 min walk to shuls Beautiful In ground Heated pool. Call/Text 601-675-2665/ Crownprincevilla@gmail.com

WEST PALM BEACH

No. 1 Real Estate Broker. Aaron Rose 561.308.5766

PRIVATE HOUSE

SHORT TERM

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

FLORIDA RENTAL

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

LINDEN-LUXE EXPERIENCE

New Pristine Cathedral Ceiling House in Linden. 5 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Stocked Playroom. Patio Seating. Swing Set. All Amenities included. 5 min to shul. Located near grocery. Heated pool sep hours avail nearby/option to rent. call/ text 718-989-1406.

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

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

WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA

For the best Real Estate deals call Mrs. Debby Schwartz

Hiring for September 2024:

Daycare in the center of BP is looking to hire full-time and part time teachers, with or without a degree.

For our 15 & 46st location : Call: 718-216-0800 ext. 101

Email: rsteinberg@kiddiekareny.com

For our 13 & 56st location:

Call/Text: 929-392-8750 - please leave a message Email: bgrausz@kiddiekareny.com

Competitive pay, Friendly environment and childcare slot.

MIAMI BEACH

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: 1429

Looking for a BIG SISTER

To assist as a para A 6 year old girl

At Day Camp July 29-Aug 23

Job ID: 1532

Looking for a KIDS’ BEST FRIEND

To assist & take to shul A 9 year old boy Friday, Shabbos & Sunday

Job ID: 1650

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist with Geometry studies A 17 year old girl Daily after 6:00 PM

Job ID: 1799

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To learn and play with A 10 year old boy

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Job ID: 1395

Looking for a BIG SISTER

To assist with daily routine A 5 year old boy

After School July & August

Job ID: 1180

Looking for a BEST FRIEND To assist A 15 year old girl Daily 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Job ID: 3067

Looking for a BEST FRIEND

To assist A 11 year old girl

Friday afternoon & Shabbos morning

Job ID: 1872

Looking for a KIDS’ BEST FRIEND

To assist with chores A 5 year old girl

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

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

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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: 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

SUMMER RENTAL

Fun 6 Bedroom house with a private heated pool and jacuzzi. Great outdoors with zipline, trampoline and firepit. Deck with grill. Located on a quiet dead end street close to shuls. call or text 845 664 5521

SUMMER RENTAL

Beautifully updated and spacious 4 bedroom house in Chestnut Ridge, with large porch, swingset, huge trampoline. Available July/ August 845.548.2685

HIGHLAND MILLS RENTAL (NEAR KJ)

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

6 BEDROOM

VACATION RENTAL

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

SUMMER RENTAL

Beautifully updated and spacious 4 bedroom house in Chestnut Ridge, with large porch, swingset, huge trampoline. Available July/ August 845.548.2685

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

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

VACATION RENTAL

Beautiful large 8 BR / 5BA home. Sleeps 20+ Large game room. Private path to lake. Walk to supermarket & shuls. Weekend: $1,800 Extended Weekend: $2,500. 718-8658595

SUMMER RENTAL

Large 8 bedroom / 5 bath house in White Lake available for weekly rental. Private path to lake. $3,500 weekly 718-865-8595

LOCH SHELDRAKE

Summer home 6BR / 2BAtop location on Hasbrouck A Rd. Near bungalow colonies, not in a colony. Full summer $18,000. 718-865-8595

SUMMER HOME

White Lake, across Lapidus bungalow colony. Gorgeous 8BR / 5BA home with fenced in yard & private path to lake. Full summer $25,000. 718865-8595

SUMMER HOME RENTAL

Brand new summer home, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, Jacuzzi, playroom, laundry room, and 2 porches in Mountaindale is available to rent for this summer. 347614-2049

SUMMER RENTAL MONTICELLO

Private house beautifully renovated and furnished available for summer months. Located on Landfield Ave in Monticello. Near Shul & Shopping. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, large kitchen, huge dining room/ living. Front porch, driveway and backyard. Price $18,000. Serious inquiries only 347519-0049

AIRMONT RENTAL

Nice 4 bedroom private house with large stunning backyard, and much more..., fully furnished, in Airmont prime location, available this summer. 845-570-7635

BUNGALOW FOR RENT

Country park cottages 2 bedroom lrg 2nd bdrm geshmake BP chasiddishe crowd for full or half summer call/text 3474579720

VACATION RENTAL

Beautiful private house, gated kids-friendly backyard, located in heart of Bloomingrove available to rent on weekends .3479075977

SUMMER LINDEN

Beautiful 4-bedroom furnished house, in the heimish area of Linden. Available to Rent for the summer. Please reach out for

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 the shul and mikvah. For inquiries please call 845-4390001 Ext. 102.

BUNGALOWS FOR RENT

3 almost new bungalows for rent for full summer in new Bayit Vegan in Ellenville. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, beautiful grounds, chassidishe crowd. 347-413-2826

CAMPGROUNDS AVAILABLE

Beautiful campgrounds available to rent for a Yeshivas Kayitz or summer camp, Please contact campusom180@gmail.com

POCONOS GETAWAY

Large house can accommodate up to 18 guests. Cottage up to 6 guests. Near all the poconos atractions, walking distance to minyan. Please contact campusom180@gmail.com

MIAMI BEACH RENTAL 2nd floor comfortable 2 bedroom condo for rent for Bi-weekly. Call for full summer special! Near Masada. Nice porch view. Call/text 845-325-8234

Classifieds

NORTH MIAMI FL

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

MONSEY RENTAL

Beautiful 3 room suite just became available for weekly or summer month rental on a beautiful cul-de-sac block. Please call (908)671-1850

BNEI BRAK EXCHANGE APT

Bnei Brak family looking to exchange apartments with someone from Boro park 12&54st area for Sukkos for details call/text 347-526-8866

SOUTH FALLSBURG

Avail WEEK/WKEND. Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath, playground, trampoline, access to pool 323-388-6901

JOBS

BABYSITTER

School Year 2024- Babysitting Group in BP girls school looking for full-time/ part-time babysitters for newborn/. young toddler group. Call 646-571-0765

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.

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

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

BOOKKEEPER WANTED!

Business in BP seeking a bookkeeper. Flexible hours, competitive pay! call 845-422-8098 Ext 108 or email resume to henny@ hiresolutionsny.com

TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS

Chassidish preschool seeking warm and devoted teachers and assistants, with/ without degree. Passionate graduates welcome. Part time positions also avail. Email resume enhancedchinuch@gmail. com

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

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

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

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

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

ASSISTANT TEACHERS

WILLIAMSBURG

Head Start seeking assistant teachers for the upcoming school year, no degree required. Call: 718.218.5511 leave message.

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

Classifieds

DAYCARE JOBS

Miniland Daycare seeks 1 full-summer assistant. September teachers/ assistants for baby and toddler classes. Call 929.2920504, send resume to rstern@mldaycare.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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

PLAYGROUP POSITIONS

Playgroup seeking experienced teacher for July or full Summer. And assistant for September Full Time or Afternoon. Please call/text 718-344-6067

03Jobs

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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

TEACHERS WANTED

Chasidishe Girls School in BP is seeking full day Pre Nursery Teacher & Kindergarten Teacher. Experience preferred. Excellent pay. Pls call 718338-5600 x210 or email yidesbyg@gmail.com 03Jobs

TEACHER

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

Good Pay. Email resume to teachersby75@gmail.com

TEACHER NEEDED

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

TEACHERS/ASSISTANT

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

PART TIME POSITION!

Looking for a devoted Yiddish-speaking teacher, for a daycare, 12-3, great pay. Call: 646-820-3422

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

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

OFFICE INTERN

HEIMISHE BP ACCOUNTING OFFICE, SEEKING PART TIME EMPLOYEE. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. CAN START SUMMER OR SEPTEMBER. EMAIL RESUME 1040.DAFC@ GMAIL.COM 718-259-2505

PART TIME JOB

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

SECRETARIES NEEDED

*School secretary: Monday through Thursday 8:45 to 4:45, Friday 8:45-1:15. *HR secretary: Monday through Thursday 11-6, No work on Friday. PLease email resume to Info@yaldeinu.net

INSURANCE SECRETARY

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

F/T POSITION

F/T Position BP RE Management Office, Friendly environ (all female) Will train, some computer knowledge pref, email resume to resumesbpmgmt@gmail. com. Flexible start date

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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

TEACHER ASSISTANTS

Prominent Yeshiva in Flatbush, 2pm-4:30pm, Great Conditions. Excellent Salary! Email Resume: Chavyk@ yahoo.com Call: 718-377-5800 Ext. 130

SECRETARY WANTED

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

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Heimishe Talmud Torah in Boro Park looking to hire nursery assistant teacher. Great Pay! Opportunity for growth.Please call347-4503265, leave a message.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Seeking a fabulous preschool teacher for a Yiddish speaking school, in a wonderful environment. Phone: 718-376-4555 Email: positionpreschool@gmail. com

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

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Preschool female teachers for boys cheder, Yiddish speaking a must. Great opportunity! Great pay! Email resume to jobopportunity341@gmail. com

DAYCARE TEACHER

Looking for teachers at a new Daycare in Williamsburg. Great benefits, and location! Call to inquire. 347-8605708.

F/T POSITION

Store in Boro Park looking for a saleslady with basic computer skills. Please call/ text 917-971-7109

Classifieds

SALES MANAGER

Successful women’s wear retail store in Williamsburg seeking a manager. Full time/ part time options. Call 845-422-8098 Ext 108 or email henny@hiresolutionsny.com

SPECIALED REBBE

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

PARA

Seeking conscientious and devoted paraprofessional for a second-grade girl in a chasssidish day camp from 9:30-4 in the summer. Excellent environment, great pay! Interested candidates should submit a resume and references to leah@ aimfurther.org.

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 845-639-5216

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

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 oriented, Geder filter. Please Call/Text: 917.968.2292

MENTORS WANTED

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

F/T OFFICE MANAGER

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

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 school for the 24-25 school year. Supportive and heimish environment. Transportation provided. Resumes@yadyisroelschool.org

SPECIAL ED TEACHERS

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

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

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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

CO-TEACHERS NEEDED

Tots+Tykes daycare is looking to hire coteachers with high school diploma, working towards degree. Graduates welcome! Training and support given with no at home preparation necessary. Great heimish, positive work environment and benefits for the right candidate. Call 718215-1625 ext. 2

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

“ABA BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

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

STATEN

ISLAND ASSISTANT TEACHER

Yeled V`Yalda Staten Island is seeking a warm, experienced and caring assistant teacher. (No teacher’s prep required!)

Positive and friendly environment. Great benefits. Salary $33,000-$38,000. Please send resume to: HRubinstein@Yeled.org or call 718-514-8865

STATEN ISLAND LEAD TEACHER

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

HCBS COORDINATOR

Full Time in office, central Boro Park location. Requires strong computer and communications skills. Entry Level. Salary range: $42,000-$55,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org Call: 718.686.2326

SHOWROOM RECEPT

BP Showroom seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, personable individual to fill this full-time role. Requested skills are resourcefulness, organization, stellar communication, keeping cool under pressure and juggling complex schedules. Potentially an entry-level position, however there is room for growth for the right person. Email your resume to Shulamit@kurrentny.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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

YESHIVA HIRING

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

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

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

TITLE 1 OFFICE GENERALIST

Full Time in office Central Boro Park location. Requires strong computer and communications skills. 4 plus years` experience. Education background preferred. Salary range: $50,000-$65,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled. org Call: 718.686.2326

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AMAZING WORK OPPORTUNITY!

Harmony Dayhab is seeking warm, caring, and responsible female staff for the upcoming year. Great working environment, great pay, room for growth. Email resume: reception1467@harmonyservices. org

CARE MANAGER POSITION

IDCC is seeking qualified personnel for its “Care Manager division”. If you enjoy working with kids then this job might be a great fit for you, Yiddish speaking, BA rqrd, please email with confidence to mlax@interborough.org

F/T SECRETARY

Referral organization seeking a full-time support coordinator to join our team in an all women office. Applicant must be confident, have good listening skills, and speak a fluent and professional English (Yiddish a plus). Familiarity with NY and NJ services for individuals with special needs a must. Email resume to: yehudiswork@gmail.com

1:1 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.

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

INTAKE SPECIALIST

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

P3 PROVIDER- BORO PARK

*2 five hour cases-after school hours- high 50s & high avenues. *4 hour case-after school hours- 52&12. *Full caseload in Boro Park school- Reading experience a must. Email:position@tachlises.com

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

REGISTERED NURSE

HCS is looking for an experienced full time Registered Nurse(RN) for our residences in Brooklyn. Competitive Salary and great work environment. Please send resume to Jobs@HCSNY.org

CARE MANAGER SUPERVISOR

28-35 hours weekly in office. Central Boro Park location. Requires 3 plus years` Experience as a Care Manager. BA required. Salary range: $60,000-$75,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled. org Call: 718.686.2326

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Are you efficient, attentive to detail, and have great communication skills? A small, thriving office seeks a take-charge type of person with 2-3 years office experience for an exciting, unique position. Full time, great pay and full benefits package. Email resume to uniqueoffceposition@gmail. com

CARE MANAGERS

Pesach Tikvah is looking to hire care managers to work with adults. Send your resume to jlichtman@pesachtikvah.org. No BA required.

ATTENTION GRADS!

Great opportunity to join a great work environment while getting full training! Multiple positions available, come with a friend! Email chana@hiresolutionsny.com

CLAIMS REP

Established insurance office seeking detail oriented claims representative. Full training provided. Salary based on experience. Full time or 9-4 only. Email chana@hiresolutionsny.com

AFTERNOON ASSISTANT

Chasidishe preschool seeking afternoon assistant which includes a bus route. Please call 718 871 7878 ext 116.

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INSURANCE OPPORTUNITY

Insurance office in Williamsburg seeking full time entry level employees. Great environment! Attention grads, reach out today to hear more! Email chana@hiresolutionsny.com

TEACHER AND COTEACHERS

A special ed boys program seeks teacher and co-teachers for the upcoming school year. Excellent environment! Great pay! Email resume to hr@ ichudboys.org.

TEACHER & ASSISTANT

Chassidishe preschool seeking licensed teacher and assistant as well as afternoon babysitter for September. Please call 347 587 9454, baissarahrg@gmail.com.

CHILDCARE

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

PLAYGROUP

Warm Yidish speeking NONVOUCHERS playgroup in upper 50s call 9292366129

DAYCARE SLOTS LEFT

2 voucher slots left for children turning 2 in sept. call DoodleDo Daycare located on 10&45 347-8539465

BABYSITTER

Warm heimishe babysitter with lots of experience. 15 Ave & low 40. References available. 347-668-8486

SHARE BABYSITTER

Looking to share a babysitter that I have in my house on 14 and 49. Please call 347-8806748

EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER

Still has few slots available for the summer. 12th Ave/ low 40. Avail. From 9:00. Please call 718-930-3975. Ref. Available.

EVENING BABYSITTER

Heimishe women available to babysit in the evenings. Location: 15th ave. and low 50’s. From:5:00pm till 12:00 midnight. For more info call or text 347-907-1162

SERVICES

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

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

MUSIC

Now offering guitar lessons! For women, girls, and young boys for a great price! Located in BP 10th/46th. Call/Text 917-618-1174

GARTLECH

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

HANDYMAN & ELECTRICIAN

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

CONSTRUCTION

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

ELECTRICIAN

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

HANDYMAN & PAINTING

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

PHOTO EDITING

Professional photo editing, many years of experience. Special rate for photographers. Also specializing in Custom photo albums, Chosson, wedding, etc. Photo Dreams 347.563.5153

AYIN HORAH

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

BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE GARTLECH

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

FURNITURE REPAIRS

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

NEW WEBSITE?

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

WRITING SERVICE

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

GARTEL FRINGES

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

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

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

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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

MASSAGE THERAPEUTIC

For women. Lymphatic, Ache healing, pregnancy, sciatic pain relieving, deep tissue relaxing, circulation improving, sport injury repairing, toxin/stress releasing. Sigal 347-409-7709

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

ROWENTA REPAIR

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

JOB CONSULTING

ForwardPro Consulting is dedicated to helping women and girls identify their strengths and abilities and channel them toward a rewarding profession using proven methodologies. Contact ForwardPro Consulting to discuss your needs at 718-600-2141 or info@forwardproconsulting. com.

CRICUT

Want to personalize any article of clothing or accessory? Want to create a unique card for someone special? Call Click Cricut, The Professional Touch call or text 347-907-1162

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

ITEMIZED KALLAH SHOPPING LIST

To make your kallah shopping a calm experience call 3475346184

BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS

Newborn. Upsherin. Outdoor. Great Prices! Call Simi 917-588-2064

DRIVER AVAILABLE

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

SPRINTER & MINI VAN SERVICE

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

WIG & HAIR

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

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

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

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

Heimeshe girls day camp in BP seeking first half elementary counselors. Exciting staff program! Come join the fun! Please call 718851-1543 & lv message.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

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.

DAYCAMP POSITIONS

Preschool Boys Day camp in Brooklyn seeks female Junior counselors. 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 347-6729646

COUNSELORS WANTED

Heimishe daycamp looking for counselors for first half, great work environment! Call 347-786-0020

DAYCAMP STAFF

Just reopened limited slots! Looking for enthusiastic, capable and devoted staff for chasidishe daycamp. Excellent pay!! Come join the fun! to apply: 929 275 2787

HELP WANTED

“Looking for girls for 1st half to work in a playgroup! Contact 646 887 5634 07Summer Jobs

FEMALE PARAS

Seeking female paras to work in our city summer day camp, Monday through Thursday 10:00am-1:30pm. Email resume to hr@ ichudboys.org. Call 718-6502400 x104.

GOWNS

WHITE MATERNITY GOWN

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

WHITE GOWN

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

DESIGNER WHITE GOWN

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

WE SELL YOUR GOWNS!

Poofy gowns taking up space, and collecting dust in your closet? Let us sell them for you! Collect money instead of dust :) Call/text 917-604-4401

WHITE GOWN

Magnificent white gown size 0-2 for young adult/teen. Rent or sale. Call only 718675-6321

IVORY GOWN

Ivory satin, slenderizing sister of the bride, young married or mature teenager. Size 8. call/ text 9179601491

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WHITE CHILDRENS GOWNS

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

ZIMMERMAN

DRESS

To sell a magnificent Zimmerman off white lace maxi dress size 2-4 worn once. Call/ text 347-461-7966

LOST

16gb memory card June 9th

646-300-3787

Lost this past monday a ferragamo shoe in a box on utreach 60th area or v9. Call 917-588-7584

diamond bracelet on shavuos in BP 718 484 9134

chol hamoed pesach colored stone gold earring on 18th ave 347-794-1438

Baby blanket green & off white 917-246-9461

Green emerald earring with diamonds around 18th Ave b/w 50 & 55, Erev pesach 929-722-3445

14K bracelet in New willi with heart & diamonds 6/12, 718-781-2101

Black petite claire boys coat sz 16, 347-742-8057

blue michelle watch 2-3 weeks ago, near 39th St/15th Ave park, possibly up 15th Ave. 347-782-1883.

FOUND

2 frank olive lady hats one on 42nd & the other on 43rd 929 625 1229

diamond bracelet 38th st and 15th park 347-794-1438

Nude T-strap toddler shoe on 15th/55th 718-232-0107

Hat 718-840-8857

Diamond bracelet 59th St 718-306-3177

watch at 13 & 46 St 973 671

12FREEGIVEAWAY

6 foot table with folding legs, like new condition. 845.216.1133.

Canvas bag and china closet 718-435-6343

FREE asher yatzar signs with Yiddish translation. Minimum 100, 2 sizes available 718 607 2784 kos shel eliyahu & traystainless steel. 347-350-4788

brand new condition bekishe and tish bekishe - size 16, 347-350-4788

Two dinette tables metal decorative feet 718-909-2680

4 Door china closet and master bedroom dresser 347578-2999

For ירבע tutors: to give away cards and workbooks in brand new condition. 718.384.7529

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

A reputable healthcare company based in Monsey seeks a full-time POLICY COORDINATOR to assist in policy development and maintenance.

Requirements:

• Experience with OPWDD programs and related policies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Strong writing skills

• Ability to complete independent research

• Experience or familiarity with legal and/or policy writing language, preferred

Competitive pay & benefits provided • Remote option available

Steven Siegel MD | Stuie Goldwasser RPA-C

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Hungry? Dinner's right around the corner. Stop by one of our 3 hot locations for a delicious and satisfying bite.

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5239 Main St. White Lake, NY 12786

Sunday 10:00 – 8:00

Monday 9:00 – 7:00

Tuesday 9:00 – 7:00

Wednesday 9:00 - 8:00

Thursday 9:00 – 10:00pm

Friday 8:00 – 6:00

Monticello

Mountain Square Mall

321 E Broadway Monticello, NY

Sunday 11:00 – 8:00

Monday 9:30 – 7:00

Tuesday 9:30 – 7:00

Wednesday 9:30 – 7:00

Thursday 9:00 – 11:00pm

Friday 8:30 – 6:00

2. Liberty

The Apple 52 Mall 1885 Rt. 52 White Lake, NY 12786

Sunday 10:00 – 10:00

Monday 9:30 – 9:00

Tuesday 9:30 –9:00

Wednesday 9:30 – 10:00

Thursday 9:30 – 1:00am

Friday 9:30 – 6:00

5. White Lake

3395 Rt. 55 White Lake, NY 12786

Sunday 10:00 – 10:00pm

Monday 9:00 – 8:30

Tuesday 9:00 – 8:30

Wednesday 9:00 – 8:30

Thursday 9:00 – 12:30am

Friday 9:00 – 7:00

3. Kiryes Yetev Lev

78 Main St. Bloomingburg NY 12721

Sunday 12:00 – 6:00

Monday 10:00 – 6:00

Tuesday 10:00 – 6:00

Wednesday 10:00 – 6:00

Thursday 10:00 – 8:00

Friday 9:00 – 2:00

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