Issue 244

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PEEK INTO THE PAST

(Re: Lost Forever, Issue 243)

Yaakov Astor’s article about piracy was fascinating. All of his articles are, in general; I read everything he writes. (His new serial is absolutely riveting.)

The part about Jews turning to piracy to retaliate against the Spanish Inquisition is really interesting. I would love to learn more about it. I hope you’ll consider publishing a longer, detailed account about that aspect of piracy in a future issue.

Thank you for such an intriguing read.

TRUE INSPIRATION

(Re: To Live and Let Live, Issue 243)

I’m following this serial closely, and I had to let you know how much I appreciate it. Although the protagonist clearly struggled to find her way in a new, terrifying and confusing situation, it is so clear that all she wanted was to do the right thing.

So many details are so inspiring: How the couple tried to treat the doctors and nurses appreciatively, even when they were frustrated and drained by their hospital stay. How the writer tried to take small steps in tznius to create zechusim. The role that tefillah played in her experience.

I am inspired and touched by this account. It is a real kiddush Hashem.

Thank you for bringing us such wholesome and uplifting stories.

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SECONDHAND SAFETY ALERT

(Re: POV, Issue 243)

In the POV about items people own that are secondhand, someone

wrote that they found a car seat on the curb and took it as their own. I think it’s important to make people aware that you should not use car seats that have been discarded. First, if a car seat has been in an accident, it should not be used, as the safety of the seat may be compromised (even if it looks fine). Second, car seats should be discarded when they are a few years old and have expired. All car seats come marked with expiration dates after which they should no longer be used, as the wear and tear of normal use degrades the car seat until it is no longer safe (again, this impacts the inner core which you cannot see). It’s wonderful to save money and recycle, but not when it comes to car seats.

A Concerned Reader

ONE LAST POINT ABOUT PARSHA (Re: Make Parsha a Priority, Inbox, Issue 232)

I wanted to add one thing to the debate about women making time for formal learning. I saw letters from young mothers with young children, and letters from mothers who are already bubbies. I think it’s important to realize that your life changes as time passes. Right now you may not have time, energy or headspace for much formal davening and learning, but your life and lifestyle will evolve, and if those things are important to you, you will get back into it when you are able. Don’t beat yourself up for not doing it now. You spent 20 years in school learning, now you are living everything you learned, and when you have the opportunity to learn again, you will embrace that as well.

I had a period of many years when I was hardly ever able to daven formally; forget about learning — I could hardly think straight. I was always afraid that when I would have the opportunity again, I would find that I couldn’t “get back into it.” Baruch Hashem, that did not happen. In fact, I found that the person I became over those intervening years produced a much more meaningful and deeply connecting tefillah than the woman I had been before. So whoever you are, and whatever stage you’re at, as long as you are performing the task Hashem put in front of you, you’re doing the right thing.

A Mother in the Middle

YOUR SAY

THE ACCIDENTAL REPRESENTATIVE

To the Woman at the Gym: You don’t know me, and I don’t know you, and you probably don’t know that you made a tremendous kiddush Hashem. But I was there, so let me tell you what I saw and heard.

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You were chatting on the phone while you did your workout. When you were done, you stood up, rolled up your mat and slipped it back onto the shelf. Then you collected the equipment you used and put it back where it belonged. I didn’t think much of it — it seemed like standard behavior — but behind me stood two non-Jewish therapists. I heard one say to the other, “I wish everyone would do this, it would make our jobs easier. She’s so nice!”

You were unwittingly a representative for all of us. So if you’re reading this, here’s acknowledgement for the mitzvah you did by bringing honor to Hashem’s Name. And for the rest of us,

it’s so easy to make a kiddush Hashem We just have to take a moment and do what’s right. There’s usually someone watching.

Another Woman at the Gym

LOCKED IN

I’d like to make readers aware that there is a severe problem of yichud in cases where a woman has an appointment with a man and the door is locked.

There are local businesses and offices where the door locks automatically and can only be opened with a buzzer operated by the male owner, who is

alone in the room where the appointment takes place, or perhaps in the entire office. When a female customer or client enters and the door locks behind her, this creates a real issue of yichud The problem can be solved by placing something that stops the door from closing completely, or by the presence of another frum man, or by the presence of two or three other women (depending on the situation).

Please consult your rav before any appointment that takes place under these or similar conditions, and request the business you are patronizing to resolve the problem.

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HOW MUCH DO YOU SPEND ON GROCERIES EACH WEEK? WHAT IS YOUR FAMILY SIZE? WHAT ARE THREE PURCHASES YOU CAN ELIMINATE FROM YOUR ORDER TO REDUCE YOUR SPENDING?

$500, PLUS QUICK TRIPS TO THE CORNER GROCERY FOR MILK. FAMILY SIZE: 2 ADULTS, 8 KIDS (SOME MARRIED) – F. SPECTOR

$375–$400 FAMILY SIZE: 10 – R. TWERSKY

$120

Family size: young couple

Three things I have managed to cut from my grocery order are disposable gloves (I use rubber gloves instead), orange juice and beef (except for Shabbos).

– Z. Schwartz

$500–$700

Family size: 2 adults, 3 children

Some things I can eliminate are weekly magazines, fancy paper goods and special ice creams.

– A Reader

$600–$850

Family size: 2 adults, 5 kids

I stopped buying bulk items that are on sale because I realized that by the time we got to the end of the case of chips, they were all stale… and it’s cheaper to just buy what we need, when we need.

– H. Vogel

$500 + $100 for extra Shabbos treats

Family size: 5

I can probably cut down on the amount of snacks we purchase weekly, and while smoothie ingredients are a big expense, it is something that pays off in health and summer refreshment.

– A Reader

Family size: 2

Since inflation has become so high, I have become very aware of prices in the local grocery. I started buying many random household items and toiletries at discount prices, and by comparing receipts, I realized that I’m actually saving a lot of money!

– Miriam H.

$100–$150

Family size: 3

I don’t think there’s anything I can eliminate as we buy only what we need. –Yitzchak Tessler

$500–$600

Family size:

2 adults, 6 kids

I can skip cut-up fruit, magazines and frozen foods from my weekly shopping. However, I don’t actually want to eliminate these things.

– R.R.

$650—$850

Family size: 7

Some things I should probably cut down on are various readymade dishes, iced cappuccinos and pretty disposables, but I love to buy specialties l’kovod Shabbos.

– Shevy

$250–$300 FAMILY SIZE: 4 – R.T.

$150

Family size: 3

My bills would be lower if I cut out that big tub of ice cream, expensive fruit and frozen smoothie mix bags.

– R.G.

$200

Family size: 2 adults, 3 young children

Sushi and pastries are two “extras” I can probably live without.

– F.F.

$200–$250, PLUS MEATS AND OTHER BULK ORDERS

FAMILY SIZE: 5

I CAN PROBABLY ELIMINATE CHOCOLATE, BAKERY ITEMS AND FROZEN PIZZA. – FAMILY JACOBOWITZ

$300

Family size: 4

I can eliminate ready cut-up fruit from my grocery shopping. – Rivky Gluck

$300

Family size: 4 – Family Weinberger

$350 Family size: 4

– H.S.

$500

Family size: 7 – A Reader

$200

Family size: 2

I can eliminate weekly magazines, organic produce and random housewares items from the grocery, which are usually pricier than in big box stores. But I keep in mind that taxis are also an expense, and when I buy that item for $3 more in the grocery store, I am saving myself $15 in taxis to and from stores that are farther out.

– Family Jacob

$550–$600

FAMILY SIZE: 7

THREE THINGS I CAN ELIMINATE ARE SPREADS, EXPENSIVE SNACKS AND FROZEN GOODIES. – A READER

$400

Family size: 7

In theory, I can eliminate lots of things from my grocery shopping, given the time and resources. I can make dips for Shabbos rather than buying ready dips, I can stop buying vegetables if I planted my own vegetable garden, and I can stop buying bottled water if I would install a water filter at home. – Y. Twersky

$200–$300, PLUS FISH AND MEAT FAMILY SIZE: 4 – FAMILY SCHNITZLER

$500 FAMILY SIZE: 7 – A LOCAL FAMILY $175 FAMILY SIZE: 3 – M.S.

$450

Family size: 6

We have already eliminated many unnecessary items like bakery items and ready-to-heat frozen foods, and our groceries consist of only what we need. – Family Farkas

$150 FAMILY SIZE: 3

THREE THINGS I CAN ELIMINATE FROM MY GROCERY ORDER ARE ICE CREAM, PRICEY JUICES AND SALAD DRESSING. – D. HUSS

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$500

Family size: 4

Three items I can avoid buying are croutons, yogurts and bakery cake. – Family Feldman

$475 FAMILY SIZE: 5

I CAN ELIMINATE CERTAIN HEALTH FOOD ITEMS TO REDUCE THE BILL, THOUGH I DON’T THINK IT WOULD AMOUNT TO MUCH AND WON’T MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE BOTTOM LINE. – F.S.

$600 Family size: 6

Grocery items we can probably live without are cured fish and ice cream. I can probably also cut down on my use of aluminum foil pans. – C.L.

$350 FAMILY SIZE: 4 WE CAN CUT OUT BUYING SUGARY DRINKS, CHOCOLATE AND SOURDOUGH BREAD. – SHAINDY

$100

Family size: 2 – Family Rosen

$150–$300

Family size: 4

I can cut costs by eliminating magazines, pricey snacks and cookies. – A Reader

$190 Family size: 2

We could probably skip buying prepared salads, snacks and cut down on buying disposables. – Family Gertner

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$700–$800 FAMILY SIZE: 9

I THINK I CAN MANAGE WITHOUT SOURDOUGH BREAD, WEEKLY MAGAZINES AND SPECIALTY VEGETABLES. – A READER

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PARSHAS PINCHAS

Warranted Reward

Y. Levenstein

Pinchas is rewarded for standing up for Hashem and removing the wrath of Hakadosh Baruch Hu from Klal Yisroel. The pasuk says, “Therefore, I hereby give him my covenant of peace,” ( Bamidbar 25:12). Pinchas was also granted kehunah.

It is brought in Midrash Rabbah that Hakadosh Baruch Hu said, “B’din hu sheyitol secharo.” Pinchas deserved to receive his reward.

This midrash begs an explanation. We know that “ Sechar mitzvah b’hei alma leka.” We are not compensated for our mitzvos in this world. We are here to do mitzvos, and the reward awaits us in Olam Haba!

If so, why was Pinchas different in that he was told that he deserved his reward in this world as well?

IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING, celebrated in the city of Berditchev until the wee hours of the morning; a grandchild of Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev married a grandchild of the Ba’al HaTanya.

After the guests davened an early Shacharis, Reb Levi Yitzchak turned to his mechutan and said, “Look, the Eibishter just blessed us with such a zechus – to marry off our einiklach Perhaps we should show our hakaras hatov and perform a mitzvah together!”

The Ba’al HaTanya more than agreed.

Reb Levi Yitzchak suggested they raise funds together for a poor orphan who lived in his home and was ready for marriage.

The chassidim of the Ba’al HaTanya watched in suspense.

Their Rebbe always conducted himself like roy-

alty; would he go door-to-door collecting? It was completely out of character! Some chassidim immediately offered to go in his place. They would make the rounds and bring the tzedakah to their Rebbe. Or better yet, they would personally undertake to contribute the sum Reb Levi Yitzchak hoped to collect.

But Reb Levi Yitzchak was adamant to perform the mitzvah this way. He grabbed his mechutan’s hand and set out.

“Here’s one condition,” he said to the Ba’al HaTanya. “Please don’t get upset at anyone, even if a donation is too small or unbecoming!”

Their first address was Lipa the Banker. As they walked to his home, Reb Levi Yitzchak described the banker’s generosity and how he was ready to help every needy cause, especially when it came to talmidei chachamim. By the time they got to his door, the Ba’al HaTanya was curious to meet this man upon whom his mechutan had heaped so much praise.

Lipa seemed overcome by the privilege of a visit by the two gedolim and listened carefully to their words. When they mentioned the purpose of their visit, he went to the next room and returned with a silver half-penny.

Reb Levi Yitzchak thanked the man heartily, showered him with brachos and left his home.

“Please don’t get upset at anyone, even i f a donation is too small or unbecoming!”

TAKE SLENDR EAT

Several minutes later, the banker was on their trail again. This time, Lipa fell at their feet

Once outside, the Ba’al HaTanya voiced his surprise. How did this virtual slap in the face of the two giants match up with Reb Levi Yitzchak’s praise of the fellow?

Reb Levi Yitzchak reminded him of their condition, and the two continued on their way.

After a while, they heard rapid footfall behind them.

“Rebbes!” Lipa the Banker called out breathlessly. “Sorry I gave you so little…” He pulled out of his pocket a tenreinish coin and handed it over. Again, Reb Levi Yitzchak thanked him warmly and assured him that he had nothing against him for his previous paltry donation.

After he left, the Ba’al HaTanya once again questioned the skimpy donation. Ten reinish was still far less than this man seemed able to afford.

“Remember our condition,” was Reb Levi Yitzchak’s simple reply.

Several minutes later, the banker was on their trail again. This time, Lipa fell at their feet. “Please forgive me! I’m not sure why earlier I felt unable to give more… Here, take this,” he said, handing them a wad of bills that amounted to one thousand reinish, “and please let me know if you require more.”

After Lipa went on his way, Reb Levi Yitzchak explained, “Let me tell you what happened to Lipa the Banker several weeks ago…”

Lipa was sitting at a meeting in his home with several important guests when a pauper opened the door and barged inside. Instead of getting upset at the intrusion, Lipa extended a hearty welcome, as if the man were a VIP. He rummaged around inside his pockets, and to his chagrin, all he found was a silver half-penny. He could not leave the room in the middle of the meeting to get more money, so he promised to follow up with a larger donation later.

But the poor man was angered; he had been hoping for a much larger donation. He furiously threw the coin back in Lipa’s face and ran out.

Lipa was deeply hurt, and began to have inner misgivings on his own generosity. The yetzer hara did his job well.

Lipa soon decided that if this was the way he could be treated, he would no longer give tzedakah. From that day, every collector who came to his door received no more than a silver half-penny. It suddenly became truly difficult for him to give more. The people stopped coming, and Lipa was no longer considered a ba’al tzedakah

Reb Levi Yitzchak concluded, “It hurt me that the yetzer hara took hold of such a special person, and I resolved to help him overcome it. I knew we would also get just a half-penny, but unlike all other recipients, I accepted it with grace, which gave him a good feeling.

“One mitzvah leads to another, and because we accepted that coin, Lipa felt empowered to give more. His power of tzedakah was reawakened until he was once again able to open his hand generously.

“We did a real chesed! Now, Lipa will be able to continue to give tzedakah and gain enormous zechusim for himself.”

* * * * *

While it is true that our reward awaits us in Olam Haba, when a person does a mitzvah, he already receives an element of reward in this world, too.

The Chasam Sofer explains that every time one does a mitzvah, he receives the ohr — the light and power — of the mitzvah, which gives him the ability to complete the mitzvah again, more often or even better.

This applies to mitzvos that are intended to be repeated again and again, such as tzedakah. Yet there are some mitzvos that would be better left unneeded, such as the zealotry Pinchas performed, which was prompted by Klal Yisroel’s sin.

Hashem would not want this mitzvah to be repeated again. Thus, here, Hashem preferred not to give this element of reward. Instead, Pinchas received the reward he deserved in place of the capacity and power to be zealous again.

Adapted

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

How One Woman is Revolutionizing Alternative Therapies in the Frum Community

In today’s fast-paced world, taking time for self-care and rejuvenation is more important than ever. However, for the frum community, finding holistic solutions that align with our values can be challenging.

Many wellness retreats and holistic therapies that are available today expose participants to “avoda zara,” where other religions and prayers are directly or indirectly imposed. Additionally, men and women are often treated together, potentially leading to situations that compromise “tznius.”

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In fact, her Gan Eden Retreats startup has created such a buzz that within less than a year of successfully running her retreats, she has already begun receiving donations to establish a dedicated wellness center catering to the specific needs of the religious community, opening in the winter.

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Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race

Eight days after a triumphant Donald Trump saw his public opinion rating skyrocket in the wake of an attempt on his life, President Joe Biden announced that he would be dropping out of the November presidential race.

A letter released by Biden on July 21 praised the American spirit and the country’s resilience before moving on to the decision that came as a surprise to no one, as even close allies of the president had been urging him to step aside in recent days.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” wrote Biden.“And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”

Biden’s letter acknowledged the efforts of his vice president, Kamala Harris, whom he later endorsed for the Democratic candidacy. Whether or not she will face opposition remains to be seen. Ending his announcement on a positive note, Biden concluded, “I believe today what I always have: that there’s nothing America can’t do — when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America.”

Lifesaving Initiative Reminds Parents: Look Before You Lock

In light of recent tragedies, a new safety campaign launched jointly by Chaverim of Rockland and Rockland Hatzolah addresses the danger of children inadvertently being left behind in vehicles — a campaign as important in the Hudson Valley as it is in Boro Park, the Catskills and any other community with children.

The joint campaign has English and Yiddish messages playing every fifteen minutes in major Monsey super-

markets, reminding shoppers not to forget their kids in the back seat, and never to leave a child unattended in a car for any amount of time.

The campaign also encourages day care providers to contact parents if a child fails to arrive as expected, and for parents to advise their day care providers if their child will be absent on a particular day. That extra layer of caution could potentially avert the terrible consequences that can occur when a parent forgets to drop their child off at daycare and leaves them behind in a locked car.

“One phone call could save someone’s life,” Chaverim coordinator Yossi Margaretten told The Boro Park View

Margaretten also reiterated the importance of never leaving children behind, even for a quick trip into a store.

“People shouldn’t even think about it — there’s no such a thing,” said Margaretten. “One person told me they left their kid in the car because they were sleeping. What — the kid was sleeping? This is not an answer.”

So far this year, eleven children have died of vehicular heatstroke deaths in the United States. According to the No Heat Stroke website, it takes just 20 minutes for the car interior to reach 99 degrees in 70 degree weather, with that temperature jumping to 109 degrees in 80 degree weather and 119 degrees

in 90 degree weather. Leaving the windows slightly ajar had a negligible difference in the car’s interior, lowering the temperature just three degrees on average. It is also important to remember that children’s regulatory systems are less efficient than adults, which can lead their body temperatures to rise significantly faster.

There are several devices on the market designed to ensure that no child is forgotten in a car. One is SensAlert, created by Doona but compatible with any car seat. Another recommendation is for parents to leave a reminder item, such as a shoe, cell phone, briefcase or pocketbook in the backseat of their car to minimize the possibility of a child accidentally being left behind, and to always check their vehicles for rear seat passengers when locking up.

NYC Strikes Back Against Flood, Testing Porous Pavement in Brooklyn

Hoping that flooded sewers will soon become ancient history, the New York City Department of Environmental Conservation announced plans last week to install seven miles of porous pavement, allowing storm waters to drain straight into the ground.

The new pavement is expected to keep 35 million gallons of stormwater out of the sewer system annually, preventing flooding, sewer backups and overflow into area waterways. Plans are currently in place to install the porous pavement in parts of Boro Park as well as Midwood, Kensington and Sunset Park, with the $32.6 million contract to be completed in late 2025.

“Climate change is bringing with it rainstorms that can overwhelm our sewers and cause flooding across the five boroughs, which is why we are investing in tools that will divert rainwater away from the sewer system, such as porous pavement,” said DEP Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala. “Brooklyn got hit particularly hard by Tropical Storm Ophelia last September, and this new porous pavement will help to ease pressure on the sewer system and protect residents during future storms.”

Porous pavement can only be installed in areas whose underlying soil will absorb stormwater. Plans are being

made to bring the medium to Queens, with future contracts expected to expand the project in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

Weekly Farmers’ Market Returns to 14th Avenue

If Boro Parkers can’t get to the farm, the farm will come to them.

Once again, GrowNYC’s green markets are back for the summer, with the Boro Park produce stand one of 22 that opened in the city this summer. The Boro Park market, located on 14th Avenue between 49th and 50th streets, opened on July 11 with farmers sharing their regionally grown produce every week through November 16. Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein was present for the seasonal opening and cut the green ribbon that opened the annual market along with local farmers. Eichenstein lauded the initiative for bringing “farm-fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables” to Boro Parkers.

GrownNYC is a nonprofit that has been promoting local agriculture since 1976, with vegetables and fish sourced from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New England.

Catskills Hatzalah Holds Training Sessions With State Agencies

Preparing themselves for emergencies that they hope never to face, members of two Catskills Hatzalah teams engaged in comprehensive training sessions that simulated complex search-and-rescue missions.

Hamodia reported that the live field exercises took place on July 15 at Goldschein’s Homestead in Liberty. Hatzalah’s SAR and drone teams trained with multiple bureaus of the New York State Police as well as New York State Forest Rangers, Environmental Conservation Police, Park Police, Park Rangers and Office of Emergency Management.

In addition to testing the capabilities and coordination of the participating agencies, Catskills Hatzalah said that the training sessions demonstrated their shared dedication to ensuring communal safety.

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Chapter 3

Recap: The Blums are hiding under the bed as bombs fall all around them. Motl stands watch at the door.

Boom!

Motl bursts into the room, yanking Rachel from her reverie. “Tatte! We have to go!” he shouts. “The house is on fire!”

Mr. Blum grabs Rachel and swings her out from under the bed. Then he helps each of the others leave. They run straight out the door and into the street.

The smoke outdoors is suffocating and thick. The drone of low-flying planes reverberates everywhere. Mr. Blum grabs Rachel’s hand and runs with her across the street. The others follow.

non-Jewish section, seems to be completely untouched by any bombs or incendiaries.

The only houses burning are those in the Jewish section.

Even Rachel realizes what this means. Their worst fears have become a reality. This is to be a war against the Jews

Houses are burning everywhere. Rushing down the street, they finally reach one that remains intact. As they stand there, debating for a moment what to do, the door opens.

“Come inside, quickly!” the neighbor says.

As she runs inside, Rachel takes one last look at their house. It is engulfed in flames. She notices that the house next door, which is separated from theirs by a tall stone wall, is untouched by the flames. It is the house of one of the non-Jewish city officials. Then she notices that the other side of the stone fence, which marks the beginning of the

Eventually, the bombing stops. An eerie silence descends.

Mr. Blum looks at the neighbor, and Rachel sees something pass between them. Then he opens the door and steps outside. He’s only on the porch, but Rachel is still frightened. War is outside. She wants her father inside.

She creeps toward the spot where Tatte stood a moment before, wanting at least the illusion of safety that being near him has always given her. She hides herself against the

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wall, so that no one outside — not even Tatte — can see her. But through the open door, she can see the town burning. Her home is a smoldering ruin, and there are giant, smoking craters all over the place.

She can see Tatte moving forward, clearly planning to find out if anything is left to salvage from their home. She wishes desperately that he would just come back inside, that he would hide with her. She knows that’s a child’s wish. But she doesn’t care. She just wants everything to go back to how it had been.

Wisps of smoke from the bombed, smoldering houses linger in the air. A fog, too, has settled over the prostrate town. It is still eerily quiet. But then Rachel hears something.

Is it a plane? No, this is a different noise. And it’s not coming from the sky. It’s coming from somewhere in the swirling smoke in the distance, down the street. Tatte, why are you standing there? Come back inside! Why did you go outside?

But the sound is moving too fast in his direction for him to react. Before he can even take a step, a soldier on a motorcycle suddenly emerges from the mist.

Rachel watches the motorcycle stop. Its driver takes off his goggles and says something to Tatte. She listens intently. She speaks excellent Polish, as well as Russian. The language the soldier is speaking, though, is neither. It is German.

Germans soldiers in Ludmir? They’re not supposed to be there. The Russians have a treaty with the Germans. Something is wrong.

Finally, putting his goggles back on, the motorcyclist revs his engine and speeds off. Instantly, Tatte heads back to the house.

As soon as he steps inside, Motl asks, “What happened? What did he say?”

Mr. Blum shakes his head. “It was a German. He said, ‘Where are the Jews?’ I pretended I didn’t understand him, but that’s what he said. The Germans are here, and they’re looking for Jews.”

Even Rachel realizes what this means. Their worst fears have become a reality. This is to be a war against the Jews.

* * * * *

Rachel’s father, Gershon Blum, had traveled to the United States in 1914 and in 1919, staying for about a year each time. He worked long hours in a factory — even ate and slept there — and saved one thousand dollars, which translated into one hundred thousand zlotys, a handsome sum for anyone living in Poland. This allowed him to buy a house in the nice section of Ludmir. There was even enough money left over to buy a storefront in the main business district of town.

The Blum house was made of brick and sported a finished wooden floor. Many Jews could not afford anything more than a wooden shack with an earthen floor. Of course, there was no electricity or running water, to say nothing of air conditioning or heat. In the winter, the oven — relatively primitive because it used wood, not coal — would cook the Blums’ food as well as heat the kitchen and one of the four other rooms of their one-story house. They also had a relatively long dining room table with two chairs, as well as wooden benches. The furniture consisted of a linen closet, a bread closet, a kifat storage chest, and a shelf for books, mostly Chumashim and other seforim. This was considered middle class.

For Shabbos, Tatte would usually have one of his children bring a large pot to one of the grocers. The grocer would fill it with a few potatoes, some bones and water

Although some of the Jews of Ludmir were doctors and lawyers, most supported themselves by selling various goods, like fruit (usually strawberries, blueberries and cherries) and vegetables (like potatoes, onions, beans and herbs) from the small farms they owned. But they also sold animals, like chicken, geese, horses, calves and cows, as well as basic food staples such as eggs, flour, salt, sugar, vinegar, and clothing materials like yarn, cotton and buttons. They would take their wares in wagons to the market and peddle them. Some of the Jews who were more well-off had actual storefronts where they sold groceries.

Tatte was not wealthy, but he had a store, and for a while was able to make a living through it by selling various types of goods. However, in 1935, the Polish authorities promulgated anti-Semitic decrees aimed at the most common Jewish businesses, demanding they upgrade their facilities and pay higher taxes. Both were impossible for Tatte, and he went out of business. He rented the storefront to others, but from then on, they had to rely on communal assistance and ingenuity for basic necessities.

For Shabbos, Tatte would usually have one of his children bring a large pot to one of the grocers. The grocer would fill it with a few potatoes, some bones and water — mostly water. The child would bring the pot home and heat it up. Since they rarely had money for wine or flour for challah, the food in the pot was essentially their Shabbos food. As for Shabbos candles, Tatte would cut a potato in half and stick a candle into each side.

The Yomim Tovim were no different — cut potatoes for candlesticks, no wine or challah, very little food. However, on Pesach, thanks to communal generosity, the Blums had matzah, a little wine, and more food than usual.

One might think that, living under such grueling poverty, life was depressing. But the Blums were happy. At least, Rachel was. They had a home

to live in, and they had each other. What more did you need? And isn’t happiness the most important kind of wealth?

Between the ages of five and ten, Rachel attended public school until around two o’clock, and then a Jewish school for girls from about three to five in the afternoon, Sunday through Thursday. (Her brothers had attended a full-day cheder until they went out to work, in their teens, as was the norm.)

In Rachel’s Jewish school, they were taught about Yiddishkeit and how to daven

Rachel spent much of her free time playing alone under the table in the dining room, amusing herself with a doll she made of a sock (until her father gave her the real doll), or listening to the conversation of the adults sitting around the table. Occasionally, she ventured outside to play, but she was often bullied and preferred the indoors.

Although by 1938 the dark clouds of war were already looming, and the Jews knew about it, there was really no place to which the Blum family could escape. Palestine was closed. All of Europe was closed. Their only real option was to stay in Ludmir and hope for the best.

When the war did come, in 1939, it wasn’t so bad. Even after the Germans occupied Poland, they didn’t come into Ludmir. In fact, they gave Ludmir to Soviet Russia as part of a truce. The Russians were harsh to the Poles and the Jews in the occupied areas, trying to indoctrinate everyone with communist ideals. They would arrest anyone who was wealthier than the communists liked, and exiled them to Siberia. But the Blums themselves were not affected by that, and the fighting stayed outside of their little town. War was bad, but maybe the family would make it through.

At least that’s what they thought... until that dark day in June of 1941.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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After repeatedly falling back, Gavi was finally discharged in time to enjoy the last night of Chanukah with his family.

We were home at last, and things finally seemed to be stabilizing and improving.

Gavi’s bloodwork steadily improved, and at each check-up at the hospital, the doctors expressed how pleased they were with his progress.

For the time being, we were staying at my in-laws. Gavi was still weak and required care, and it was so helpful to have my mother-in-law there for myself, the kids, and regular, day-to-day household chores that I simply didn’t need to worry about. Our clothing appeared, clean and folded, in laundry baskets outside our bedroom. Meals were prepared, cooked and served. This meant that I was able to focus on the medical aspect of our situation, and on reconnecting with my babies.

As the weeks went on, Gavi slowly regained his strength. I felt less overwhelmed when I was alone with the boys, and I started pitching in more at my in-laws in preparation for our next goal: going home.

The check-ups at the hospital became less frequent. At first we were going three times a week, then it was

twice a week, and by now we were only at the hospital once a week. Tzvi and Moish were glad to have us back, and I was glad to be back with them. It felt like things were falling into place, and I started reaching out to my old friends. It had been about three years since I’d started purposely avoiding them, and now I felt a million years older and wiser.

One evening, after Gavi and the kids were asleep, I found myself in a quiet house. My in-laws had gone out to a wedding, and whereas for the last several weeks, I would have just fallen into bed myself, I felt a little restless and not quite ready to go to sleep. I decided to call one of my oldest, closest friends and catch her up on our life. It was time to catch up on hers, as well; so much time had passed, and surely she also had things to tell me.

A few days before Gavi had received his new liver, he’d finally given me permission to tell some of my closest friends. I called Malky first. It had been an awkward conversation, but I felt better that she knew that I hadn’t just been stand-offish and snobby. I’d been respecting my husband’s wishes by protecting his privacy, and I was fully confident that Malky would understand that and that our relationship would go back to being as close and special as it always had been. During the last few weeks, I’d updated Malky a few times, too, making the effort to call when something significant had happened, even when I didn’t feel like I had the headspace for friends.

I called her, and after several rings, she picked up.

“Hi, Malky,” I said warmly. “How’s everything? What’s up?”

“Hi, Debbie.” I was surprised by her cool response. “How is Gavi?”

“Baruch Hashem,” I said. “He’s doing really well! But

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now I want to catch up. Tell me about you guys. We haven’t really talked in ages!”

“OUR RELATIONSHIP HAS TAKEN A BEATING OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS,” MALKY SAID. “I’M SORRY, DEBBIE, BUT IT’S GOING TO TAKE TIME

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I’ve told you why. I didn’t have a choice. I had to respect my husband.”

“True.” Malky’s voice was clipped. “I don’t really have time to schmooze now, honestly, but I’m glad to hear that he’s doing well. That’s great news.”

I suddenly remembered another conversation I had with Malky when Moish was born. Gavi had been feverish and unwell, and I’d been preoccupied and worried. It had taken me several hours to call Malky to tell her about our new baby, and she’d already heard from other people. She’d always called me to tell me about her new babies when they were just minutes old, and I knew, even then, that she’d been very hurt that I hadn’t considered her important enough to call right away. On a whim, I decided to bring that up.

“Remember when Moish was born?” I asked. “I only called you much later that day. You…you were insulted, weren’t you?”

“Well,” Malky said in a decidedly chilly tone, “it’s the kind of news that one generally wants to share with her close friends. It didn’t make me feel very good that you didn’t seem to consider me one of your close friends anymore.”

“Ouch,” I said. “I’m so sorry. I can explain…”

I went on to tell her all about Gavi and about how distracted I was that day. She seemed to understand, and made all the right noises and responses, but her heart wasn’t there.

I tried again. “You know… all those months… years, really… that I was avoiding you? It was only because of how close we were. I couldn’t speak to you without telling you everything, so it was easier to just not speak at all.”

“You’ve said that,” Malky replied. “I understand. But Debbie, I need you to also understand that my trust and friendship have been betrayed time and again, over and over, for a few years. I reached out so many times, and you rebuffed me. Again and again, you showed no interest in me, or in my life, or in our friendship.”

She fell silent, and I didn’t say anything.

The silence stretched, and then I said, “But Malky,

“Yes, you have told me why,” Malky said, her voice so soft I had to strain to hear her. “And like I said, I do understand why you acted the way you did. But a friendship is not just a switch that you can turn on and off. It’s a relationship. And our relationship has taken a beating over the last few years. I’m sorry, Debbie, but it’s going to take time for me to trust this relationship again. I’ve been very, very hurt — repeatedly. I’m not at all angry at you, and I accept your explanation. But I can’t just forget all of that hurt and pretend that it never happened. And I don’t think it’s fair of you to expect that of me.”

Somehow, we ended the conversation, and I sat on my in-laws’ couch, looking toward the ceiling. Was I being unfair? Or was Malky not being considerate enough of our experiences? I had expected all of my friends and family to completely forgive and forget when they realized there was nothing personal that caused me to act the way I did, nothing at all against them or our relationships. But it didn’t seem like that was happening.

I tried another friend. She, too, was very concerned about Gavi and wanted to hear how he was doing. When I tried to schmooze a little, she thanked me for calling and then told me that she was not available to chat.

My friends were hurt. The sense of betrayal came through the phone lines. But I didn’t get it. Didn’t they understand that I hadn’t even had a choice? That Gavi’s privacy was more important than anything else? And that even if I hadn’t felt that way, as his wife, I had to respect his wishes?

Could I have done anything differently, without upsetting Gavi?

Had I lost my friends? Were our friendships irrevocably changed? Or would they slowly heal and go back to the way things were?

Now that my life was slowly inching back to normal, was I destined to struggle with friends who just couldn’t, or wouldn’t, forgive me?

TO BE CONTINUED…

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As the car taking me from Swan Lake to Camp Bais Yaakov passes the green fence with the colored wooden flowers, I can’t help but smile. I remember this! It’s all still here — my camp and my childhood.

Then I enter the main building, passing under a gorgeous archway covered in artificial flowers. Wait – I don’t remember this. This was definitely not here when I was in camp.

But when Rebbetzin Newhouse greets me, I know: the love and spirit I remember is still here, going strong. And I start to wonder – how has Camp Bais Yaakov evolved over 81 years?

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The First of Its Kind

Camp Bais Yaakov, the first frum sleepaway camp for girls in America, was founded in 1944, while World War II was still raging in Europe.

The objective of the camp, says Rebbetzin Chaya Newhouse, was “to save our girls from the goyim.” During the summer, there was no school, and without any responsibilities, structure or supervision, girls could easily become involved in inappropriate activities. Camp solved that problem.

Rabbi Avrohom Newhouse founded the camp in 1944 and led it until he was niftar in 1972. His son Shimon followed in his father’s footsteps and ran the camp. Now his children are involved in running the show.

“We used to serve on real dishes,” Rebbetzin Newhouse remembers. “But we switched to paper goods a long time ago.”

She tells me this over a classic Camp Bais Yaakov meal — tuna and falafel, with pita, and trays upon trays of cut-up vegetables. There’s also fresh fruit for dessert. “We’re very makpid that the campers eat well, so they’ll feel well.”

When I was a camper 50 years ago, I had a friend whose family lived a very simple lifestyle. While my own mother cooked robust and tasty meals, her mother would serve plain baked salmon for supper — no sauces or spices or side dishes. This friend confided in me that she thought the food at camp was absolutely delicious. She couldn’t understand why other girls would complain. The truth is that she was right; it was the “in” thing to complain, but the food was very good.

Some of the taste was probably infused by the love and devotion with which the camp was run. I distinctly remember that on Shabbos mornings, as we headed to daven, we would

encounter Rebbetzin Rivka Newhouse behind the counter in the kitchen. She would offer us kokosh cake and a choice of drinks — hot cocoa, coffee or tea. I wonder if she ever slept. To us campers, she seemed to be everywhere all the time, asking if we were okay and making sure we were happy.

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The New and the Old

Camp Bais Yaakov is built on an iconic hill. When you arrive at the camp, you enter through the front of the “main building,” which houses the reception area, camp office, dining room, kitchen and canteen. To get into the camp proper, you exit the main building from the back, where you find yourself at the top of a steep hill. In my days, that dirt hill took a bit of effort to navigate, but now Rebbetzin Newhouse grins and points to a slide that has since been installed in the hillside.

It turns out, though, that Camp Bais Yaakov is not the only thing that’s changed. I’m sure I’d have loved that slide as a camper, but I politely decline to try it.

Another change I witness is the use of golf carts. It is a treat to experience a ride with the Rebbetzin in one of them. (When I was a camper, we had to walk everywhere!) I spot lots of changes as we ride: tetherball courts, basketball courts, and even a rock climbing wall. Beautiful wooden swinging benches are stationed at strategic intervals, where counselors and campers could swing in a quiet moment as they plan an activity or just relax. There is also a new zip line, a huge trampoline and a bicycle shed.

And here’s the lake! One of my favorite spots in camp. Swimming, boating, and taking walks around it on Shabbos are included in my repertoire of fondest memories. Although it’s been many years, it still looked great to me. I guess nostalgia has its own rewards.

The pool brings back memories too. At chatzos on the day after Tisha B’Av, when swimming was allowed again, we’d hold hands on the side of the pool and count down aloud together. Ten, nine, eight…! At “zero,” we’d all jump into the pool together… except for me, who was not then (and still is not) a pool-jumper type. But it was fun to watch everyone else do it. The campers today wear yellow and blue swim dresses that say “Camp

AT THE MENTION OF THE K’TANTANOS, THE REBBETZIN AND I SPONTANEOUSLY BURST INTO SONG

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“I remember the baby pool,” I tell Rebbetzin Newhouse. The “big pool” was for the campers, and the “baby pool” was for the staff kids and the “k’tantanos,” the youngest bunk, which had girls as young as six years of age.

At the mention of the k’tantanos, the Rebbetzin and I spontaneously burst into song:

K’tan, k’tantanos

The cutest chaveiros…

But the highlight of the tour is the bunkhouses. As soon as we reach the “old” bunkhouses, I am flooded with memories. So many long-lasting friendships were born in those white wooden bunkhouses with green roofs! I remembered the ODs who tried to get us to quiet down and go to sleep, but we were too busy talking, laughing and sharing nosh to pay them any attention. How much love and laughter must be absorbed in those walls!

And as we ride on and reach the “new” bunkhouses, I see that they too were painted white with green roofs, and I smile. The important things have stayed the same.

The Shabbos Dimension

From the hush on Friday night as Kiddush rang out, until the Havdalah flame flared and crackled in the darkness of the porch on Motzei Shabbos, Shabbos in camp was a day in a different dimension.

Every Shabbos afternoon, the “Shabbos play” was held.

“I used to write the scripts myself,” the Rebbetzin tells me. “On Monday they would give me a theme, and on

Shabbos the play was performed.”

In those days, it was an exciting change when the plays occasionally included a song or dance as part of the performance. Now, Rebbetzin Newhouse tells me, the “plays” are much less “play” and much more “musical.”

The zemiros at the seudos were, and still are, a highlight, sung at a roar, and the atmosphere at seudah shlishis retains its inspirational tone. Of course, we sang the camp classic, “Shabbos is Going Away.” I also remember one Yiddish song that we sang each week as Shabbos faded:

Gib intz

Und schick intz

Ah naye gitte voch…

As a young camper, I remember wondering why in the world we were singing about gibbons and chickens. But I sang it on top of my lungs nonetheless… and eventually someone taught me the right words.

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I must emphasize the urgency and gravity of this situation. Due to my husband’s delicate health condition, a nursing home poses a significant risk to his life. In fact, Rav Chaim Schabbes poskined that it is a matter of pikuach nefesh for him to remain at home. We experienced the devastating consequences of this firsthand a year ago when he suffered repeated severe infections, one of which nearly claimed his life, resulting in a prolonged hospitalization and difficult recovery. It is imperative that we secure the funds for his care at home to not only ensure his safety and survival, but iyH to have a Refuah Shleimah.

It is in this moment of crisis that I humbly appeal to your kind and compassionate heart. Your generous support could help alleviate the financial strain on my family and share the tremendous zchus of the mitzvah of truly saving a life!

Thank you for your time and consideration. Your support during this challenging time would mean the world to me and my family!

With sincere gratitude,

Walk Down Memory Lane

“Remember the Shabbos Nachamu walk?”

Of course I do.

Shabbos Nachamu was the Yom Tov of camp. It was celebrated with all kinds of treats: ice cream, other frozen treats, and a more elaborate menu at the seudos. But the biggest treat of all was the “Shabbos Nachamu walk.”

Rabbi Newhouse would lead us up to Swan Lake, past the dairy farm that supplied the camp with chalav Yisroel milk, and past Julie’s, which kept us supplied with nosh (until it became a pizza shop).

The words “Shabbos Nachamu walk” instantly conjure the image of Rabbi Newhouse, with his flowing red beard and powerful voice, leading us in recitation. “El hamaayan! ” he would call, and we would all chant in reply, “El hamaayan! ”

“Wadi wadi katan!”

“Wadi wadi katan!”

“El hamaayan, wadi katan, hashalom l’Lavan ben Besuel, hashalom l’Yaakov v’Rachel!”

There were many songs that we sang together in camp, but this one was my favorite, and to my twelve-year-old self, there was no better way to spend a Shabbos Nachamu than marching and chanting in the brutal heat.

Nowadays, the walk is done around the grounds, and Rabbi Newhouse is no longer there to lead it. But as with everything in camp, it’s still something special.

The More Things Change

TO MY TWELVEYEAR-OLD SELF, THERE WAS NO BETTER WAY TO SPEND A SHABBOS NACHAMU THAN MARCHING AND CHANTING IN THE BRUTAL HEAT

On the sunlit grounds, it’s clear that Camp Bais Yaakov remains true to its original mission: creating for its campers a wholesome, healthy bubble that keeps the girls growing and happy, and safe from distractions and destructive influences. To this day, campers call home infrequently and briefly, and cell phones are not allowed in camp at all. These policies support the insular environment so the girls can thrive in the summer. It must be working; the campers return year after year, many claiming they “live” for camp.

While visiting, I see so many things in Camp Bais Yaakov that have changed, becoming more modern and updated.

But the atmosphere of caring, the joyous love overflowing from the staff, the infectious spirit and laughter that radiates from the campers, they’re still here, exactly the same, giving campers the summer of their lives for so many generations.

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Any Hungarian grandmother will share with you her greatest pleasure in life: spoiling people with food.

Multiply that joy by several hundred, and you’ve boiled up a career that’s high on satisfaction. Join us as Mr. Kalmen Fischer, Pupa girls camp’s veteran chef, shares from the bare basics to the secret sauce of success in his camp kitchen.

CHANA GLUCK

Pans Full of Passion

The flame under Mr. Fischer’s culinary prowess was lit when he was young.

“I always felt a pull to the kitchen,” says Mr. Fischer. As a youngster, he loved puttering around the kitchen, but learning the technical ins and outs came with time. “And with appetite,” he adds. “The know-how comes naturally if you have a passion for it.”

Mr. Fischer’s first foray into the culinary line was a job cooking for a school in Brooklyn. Two years later, cooking for Pupa camp was added to his resume, and he never looked back.

“That was twenty years ago,” he says. “I’m blessed to have had the same kitchen staff all along: a group of Polish women who’ve flown in every summer except the year of COVID.”

And true to his job requirement as meal planner of many, with Mr. Fischer, it’s go big or go home.

“I never cook at home,” he says. “I don’t know how to cook for only a few people!”

Mr. Fischer has successfully converted small recipes to enormous ones for his cooking. Never for baking, though, because as every kitchen maven knows, cooking is an art and baking is a science.

Mr. Fischer’s menu is a savory mix of recipes he’s clipped, combined or created. “When I eat something I like, I try to figure out the flavors so I can recreate it.”

Baker’s Best

Without the need to break in a new bunch of employees every summer, food prep has been streamlined into a seamless flow at Pupa girls camp, with the kitchen staff rising and shining at seven a.m. to begin preparing breakfast. But that’s only once the boxes of bread have departed the kitchen.

That’s because the bachurim, boys, girls and bungalow colony families of Pupa are treated every day with Mr. Fischer’s fresh bread. Baked daily, all 362 loaves must be sorted and dispatched before breakfast prep can start. The breads are baked every night by seven or eight p.m. so they can air out before slicing. In the morning, the loaves are trucked to the other Pupa locations where bread-slicing machines are put to work — while Mr. Fischer cuts the bread for the girls himself.

But fresh bread is not the sum total of Pupa bakery’s creations.

That room produces a constant parade of goodies, starting two to three weeks before the summer starts. In these short weeks before camp begins, Mr. Fischer and his staff run a veritable bake-athon that produces the summer’s worth of Shabbos cakes: kokosh cake, strawberry shortcake, three-color cake, layer cake, schmatte cake and more.

Every day, the bakery churns out fresh chiffon cake and sponge cake, and once a week, they prepare a special treat like jumbo cookies, muffins or danishes. Shabbos prep also has a daily slot in the bakery, when batches of challos and rolls are baked and frozen. Sliced challah is baked on Thursday, and the accumulation of all varieties of challah gets rebaked on Friday.

Taste of Home

His kitchen job back home in Brooklyn comes with specific nutritional demands like whole-wheat bread, low-fat milk and a ban on all things fried. But in his Catskills empire, Mr. Fischer makes sure that the food is as tasty as it could possibly be.

“If the kids don’t like the school’s food, they’ll eat at home, but camp is their home. So I fry the cutlets, and I make sweet sesame chicken nuggets. While I’ll bake the fries in the city, I fry them at camp.”

And like most home kitchens, there’s always something to eat.

“I place the supper leftovers in a warmer every night for the staff members to enjoy if they get hungry again later. There’s also cholent and kugel for the older bunks every leil Shishi.”

The best part is that even with the home-and-hearth feel surrounding the camp culinary experience, there’s still the crowd appeal to consider, so Mr. Fischer will repeat his menu no more than once every three weeks.

Sizzling Excitement

In addition to the daily load of meals and cake, food-based activities keep things simmering in this camp’s kitchen. Besides

Kitchen Chaos

Wondering which days are highest on the pressure gauge?

According to Mr. Fischer, Fridays are the calmest day in the kitchen. Milchigs is served on Wednesdays for supper, freeing up the fleishig kitchen for most Shabbos food preparation. All that remains to cook on Friday is the chicken soup, cholent and farfel.

Interestingly enough, Mr. Fischer claims that it’s harder to run the kitchen before a fast-day than after! It seems that the panic that precedes a fast tops the actual hunger that follows, and Mr. Fischer is kept busy putting out endless amounts of food.

“One year,” Mr. Fischer adds, “on Erev Tisha B’Av, my daughter cut her hand badly and needed over forty stitches. That was my hardest kitchen day ever.”

Another Tisha B’Av found the camp without power, and the staff ran around preparing the food by hand, cheesecakes and all, without access to any time-saving, commercial tools and gadgets. Potatoes were all peeled by hand.

“We put all the food into the ovens, ready to bake, and when the power thankfully turned back on a few hours later, the food started baking — just in time.”

Bounty of Basics

Breakfast is different from lunch and supper. The menu is more or less similar every day, and campers serve themselves. Here are some savory statistics of daily staples served up for the 700 campers plus staff members.

Loaves of bread

baked (including bread sent to other camps):

362

Eggs:

Milk:

1 quart per 4 girls

FOOD CAN HEAL & FOOD CAN KILL

The girls don’t go for it much, they prefer cereal, salad and farina. But worry not, there’s eggs aplenty for those who do like it. Hard-boiled, soft-boiled and omelets once a week.

Cereals:

96 boxes

“I put out cornflakes and rice crispies during the week,” Mr. Fischer says, “and save the sugared cereals for shalosh seudos.”

The fastest-disappearing foods are fresh bread, butter and sliced cheese.

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Dental Implants

good old food decorating, the girls’ colorful schedule makes use of the kitchen a lot more than you’d have guessed.

Teeth In An Hour

“Lots of camp activities involve food. The girls have done a pasta station with all kinds of pasta and sauces to create their own fettuccine Alfredo and penne alla vodka. Another activity involved curly pasta and food coloring. There are mock bar mitzvahs, weddings and a hachnasas Sefer Torah.”

Mr. Fischer asks for a food-activity schedule at the beginning of the week so he can incorporate it all into his meal planning.

“The girls had a Pesach day once, so I made individual cheese snacks for breakfast and rakott krumpli for lunch. For a plane activity, I prepped individual trays with in-flight-style fare. For a rebbishe tisch, we baked huge shtreimel kugels.”

Mr. Fischer is animated when he describes all this work, and it’s clear that this is where his passion for fueling with food comes to life.

“You need a lot of feeling to work at a girls camp, as well as daughters of your own to understand their needs and wants, and a wife to tell you it’s normal!”

Food Forethought

Mr. Fischer’s kitchen is so streamlined that mishaps are also scheduled in.

“I start preparing lunch early, at nine in the morning, and the day’s cooking is all done by three p.m. If something flops, we trash it and start again, because there’s still time. I also always have some food in the freezer, just in case.”

Regular backup staples include boxes of breaded cutlets and chicken nuggets. Calzones and pizza dough, prepped before the summer, also wait at the ready.

“And I always have three hundred pies of pizza in the freezer on standby in case of blackouts,” Mr. Fischer adds.

And what happens to the rest of the food in the event of a power outage?

“The fridge and freezer box we rent each summer keeps food cold and frozen for up to twelve hours if it isn’t opened.”

Unending Edibles

Girls like Chinese food, they love Mr. Fischer’s fleishig pizza, and they sometimes ask for this or that to make more appearances on the dinner roster. The good chef, however, insists on working with his menu. “It’s the only way I can run my kitchen.”

And every kitchen, private or public, has a dish of which it can never produce enough. In Pupa camp, it’s french fries.

“I start prepping them early in the morning, and there’s just never enough. I’ll just keep putting out batch after batch, and they’ll disappear. Pizza egg rolls are also a hot item I can never make enough of.”

The most time-consuming dish Mr. Fischer prepares is probably the potato chips he serves alongside the fleishig pizza. “I make them very thin, and it takes hours and hours. But the girls love it.”

Specialty Spreads

Although Mr. Fischer sometimes has to go entirely peanut-free at his Brooklyn kitchen, Pupa camp hasn’t had any campers with dangerous peanut allergies yet.

“We do have several gluten-free campers each summer we need to cater to. In fact, a few boxes of Oberlander’s Pesach cookies were just delivered, to be used for gluten-free breadcrumbs.”

The special-menu campers bring their own pastas and doughs for Mr. Fischer to use whenever the rest of the camp is served pasta or pizza.

“I grill chicken for them, or make gluten-free crumbs for their cutlets. They don’t fast, these girls.”

Neither does any other lucky girl in this camp. Not when they’re looked after by a chef who believes that this is not just any job, but a mission that bubbles with flavor and heart.

הלפתב הברמ

A buyer’s (remorse) guide on how to empty pockets and stuff boxes in the most time-consuming and frustrating manner possible

Remember that frosty day in January when the bulky envelope with your daughter’s camp application arrived? And how you looked at the exorbitant price, took a deep breath, and said, “Okay, it’s a lot of money. But

we’ll swing

it!

No big deal! This is what everyone is complaining about?”

Ha. That was my naive response, too. What I didn’t realize at the time is that the camp rate is sort of an entrance fee. And once you’re in, you have to pay per ride. Or box. Or pillow. Or shirt. Or personalized water bottle and neck fan and bungee chair and seventeenyear supply of noodle soup. Nor did I realize that I’m willingly committing myself to hundreds of hours of shopping, searching, mending and labeling thirteen sets of clothing for one mid-growth-spurt teenager. And that everyone on my contact list who has ever sent a child to camp will be privileged to get at least a handful of frantic phone calls from me about what type of laundry detergent is not socially off, how to most effectively pack chocolate bars, and to confirm that the camp actually does provide three meals a day.

I bump into Yocheved next to the circular rack of black skirts in the teen section of a local store. I’m looking for a black a-line skirt that washes and wears like a slinky but looks more dressed, is long enough while not being too long, and has a really cute fit.

Yocheved’s teenager needs something completely different. She needs a black casual skirt that flares, looks classy but also trendy, and feels more comfortable and washes really well.

“So, when are your girls leaving to camp?” I ask her with utmost respect since she’s sending two girls off this summer.

“My girls are leaving in $4,000,” she says. Then she sighs so deeply that I have an urge to run and buy her a supersized iced coffee. “But I’m okay. It’s my credit card that’s having it tough. It’s chapped from being swiped so often. I should put some Vaseline onto it and try to give it some rest.”

I want to stay to chat with her some more, but I need to run off to the housewares store to see if they still have any approved (by both camp and camper) size nosh boxes.

Later that day I call my older and wiser sister Goldy to hear the latest and greatest in getting-girls-to-camp frustrations.

“So the thing about camp,” she says, “is that it’s a mortgage that keeps self-regenerating. From Tu B’Shevat until the very last day of camp we’re busy with camp. And possibly even later. Because, you know, reunions and stuff. When the summer collection is put out in the stores, we buy with camp in mind. Every single trip to T.J. Maxx from midwinter and on will have several family mem-

“My

girls are leaving in $4,000,” Yocheved says. Then she sighs so deeply that I have an urge to run and buy her a supersized iced coffee

“So the thing about camp,” Goldy says, “is that it’s a mortgage that keeps self-regenerating. From Tu B’Shevat until the very last day of camp we’re busy with camp. And possibly even later”

bers looking out for deals on towels or shower bags or slides for camp.”

And then Goldy goes on to dissect the next hardship of camp wardrobes: alterations. She explains that her girls need to wear shirts with collars in camp. So whenever she finds an article of clothing that her girls like and complies with the camp dress code, she’ll purchase it. And if the size is off? She’ll get it anyway. Because how many shirts can you find that are approved by camp and aren’t pink or blue striped? This leads to Goldy and her sewing machine spending an awful lot of time together in the weeks leading up to camp, “to the point of tears,” she adds.

“Every shirt needs to look good on. So the wide yellow checked shirt needs to be taken in, the long green muslin shirt gets turned into a cropped number, and the coral shirt needs to have a button added so it closes till the neckline.”

The only thing I could do, listening to all of this, is wipe my own tears.

I’m grateful to take a break from labeling ankle socks and knee socks (in fun food prints, if you must know) to chat with my friend Miri.

“What’s the hardest part of sending kids off to camp?” I ask her.

“Can I say finances?” She hesitates. “Because I honestly love shopping for my girls. And I love when they feel good in what they wear. But when I need to send off three girls to camp, it just becomes so stressful financially. I end up spending countless hours and a ton of headspace trying to chase after sales and stretch every dollar. But I wouldn’t want to ruin their summer for the price of a pair of Lululemon socks.”

Ruchele is sending off her eldest for the very first time.

“I honestly want the best for my daughter,” she says. “She’s a wonderful kid, and I love making her happy. But where’s the cutoff? I wish I could get a clear cheat-sheet listing needs, wants, extra-but-nice, extra-to-the-pointof-spoiling, etcetera. Do I buy her new funky linen for camp because I can get it crazy cheap and it’ll make her so happy? Or do I say, ‘No, you’ll take the slightly worn linen set we have at home’? Do I get her those rainbow colored velvet hangers she set her heart on back in February, or do I pick up white plastic hangers for a third of the price? Do I buy her more shoes just in case it’s true that the entire camp experience hinges on a specific pair of Cloud slides? I never know where to draw the line.”

Are you nodding along? Yeah, me too.

Talking to Etty really gives me food for thought. We’re out on a rare teenage-free shopping trip (I know it comes as a shock, but mothers also need stuff in the summer) when I ask her what she finds hard about sending her daughter to camp.

“None of it,” she says. “I mean, the thought of having one of my own children out of my house for such a stretch of time is horrifying to me. But the logistics and

technicalities? Those don’t bother me.”

I’m left trying to decide if I’m more jealous of Etty or of her very lucky daughter.

Iask myself, and many more mothers like me, the following: If it’s is so time-consuming and so costly and so never-ending and frustrating, why do we all still send our girls off to camp each summer?

“My daughter talked about her less-than-four weeks in camp for the following eleven-plus months,” Miri tells me. “It’s her social life and her fun and her downtime. Plus, she’s gaining independence and amazing interpersonal skills. Of course I’ll keep sending her.”

Yocheved has a different perspective. “When my older kids are in camp, at least for those eight weeks, I have my nights. I put my younger ones to bed, and I can actually go to sleep without incessant door banging and phone ringing and bickering.”

“What do you mean, why?” demands Shiffy. “Remembering my own camp days just makes me want to give my girls the same exhilarating experience.”

“All of my daughter’s friends are going,” Gitty chimes in. “I don’t want her to feel left out.”

“It’s the greatest gift I can give my daughter,” Sari adds. “Four solid weeks packed with fun. She works so hard during the school year. She deserves it.”

And now that my daughter, along with her eleven boxes, is finally safe in the Catskills and lounging on her Cricuted camp chair, I’ll put my feet up and take a sip of… never mind. She’s on the phone. Her tiered skirt got bleached and her green shirt tore and she’s out of shampoo. I’ll catch up with you over clanking hangers in the clothing store. Bring your own Motrin, I need all of mine.

summer GREETINGS summer

REPORTING

A GREAT, FANTASTIC TRIP

LIVE FROM CAMP WEEK 3

“Two, four, six, eight, who do we appreciate? The bus driver!”

I know, I know. It’s the oldest, most overused camp cheer ever. After every trip, whether we’re returning from an amusement park, farm, waterpark or intercamp competition, we need to give the driver the appreciation he deserves. I mean, he just put up with all of us cheering (read: yelling) in high-pitched voices, trying to sing tunes that aren’t close to the original song. Then, of course, there’s the layer of snack crumbs that inevitably spreads across the seats and floor.

Through the winding roads of the Catskills, we generate a racket by singing every camp song we remember and composing new cheers that sound better than the old ones. (But only momentarily; our new cheers will never beat the old ones. The old ones are still around for a reason. Because no one ever has the ability to create an amazing camp cheer on a

lurching bus, with zero sleep, and lots of sugar.)

When we can’t sing anymore, we schmooze. Something about the bus ride to or from a camp trip makes for extremely strange conversation topics that wouldn’t come up in any other setting. I mean, there’s no better time to hear about your friend’s family member who got stuck on the roof of a shul, accidentally swallowed a safety pin, or stepped barefoot on a rat, than when you’re balanced precariously on the back of a seat on a moving bus with a million other girls whose elbows ram into your ear every time the bus turns.

But only momentarily; our new cheers will never beat the old ones. the old ones are still around for a reason.

We’re hoarse before the bus even arrives at its destination, but still force ourselves to belt out some more cheers once we arrive. Because if we don’t shout it at the top of our lungs, then how will the other camp, or the park’s employees, know that we are THE BEST CAMP IN THE MILKY WAY GALAXY?

We don’t only cheer to prove how much pride we have in our camp. We also prove it with our camp swag, items of

LEAH SCHWARTZ

THAT RANDOM SECOND-COUSIN WHOM YOU HAVEN’T SEEN SINCE THE EXTENDED-FAMILY CHANUKAH

PARTY

IN 2021 NOW GETS A BEAR HUG

you haven’t seen since the extended-family Chanukah party in 2021 now gets a bear hug, like she’s your longlost twin, because there’s a social bonus points program for the privileged girls who are popular enough to have acquaintances or relatives (now known as friends) in every camp. The friends you were hoping to impress? They’re nowhere in sight and completely miss this emotional reunion staged for their benefit, because they’re searching for their own friends in the other camp. Remember, they want to impress you back!

the friends you were hoping to impress? they’re nowhere in sight

all shapes, sizes and colors that declare exactly to which camp we are all so proud to belong. And ever since Cricut machines have turned into a tristate trend, personalizing every item we get is easier than ever before. The boldest and brightest neon logos now adorn everyone’s shirts, bags, hair accessories, and of course, funky jewelry we wouldn’t dare wear anywhere other than in the Catskills.

Then we sing our camp songs. They’re pumping songs with an insanely fast beat and gymnastics/ choreography to accompany them. It would be a stunning sight when performed, except that when every kid in the camp tries to copy the graceful head counselors, the crowd looks more like we’re playing Simple Simon Says. But that’s totally okay, because the other camp we’re meeting doesn’t know the motions or words to their songs any better than we know ours. And the loudspeakers malfunction, screeching loudly half the time, playing the songs at a volume that must be harmful to your hearing and definitely not approved by the health department.

The highlight of meeting other camps is, of course, showing off to your current camp friends just how many friends you have in the other camp. So that random second-cousin whom

Yet no matter whom you meet, or even if you didn’t manage to locate your neighbor’s classmate’s cousin in the crowd, at the end of the day, when you’re back in your own camp, in your own temporary bed, hopefully after a shower (If the head OD didn’t decide to stop allowing showers before your turn came.) and a hot tea for your screaming-sore throat, you know that trips are all great and fun, but these moments in your own bunkhouse with your own friends are the magical moments that the best camp memories are made of.

DON SILVA. WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?

I CHANGED THE TRAIN’S ROUTE. I KNEW DON SILVA WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO MAKE IT IN TIME IF I SENT HIM A TELEGRAM TO COME TO THE MINE.

SO I TOLD HIM TO COME TO THE SANTA FE TRAIN STATION INSTEAD. YOU WERE SO BUSY CHASING AFTER ME THAT YOU DIDN’T NOTICE THE CHANGE OF DIRECTION.

WHAT A SHAME. AS DISCOVERER AND REPORTER OF THE MINE, YOU COULD HAVE RECEIVED A GENEROUS SHARE OF THE MINING, AFTER THE PORTION THAT YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN OBLIGATED TO TRANSFER TO THE GOVERNMENT.

NOOO!!!

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SEVERAL MONTHS LATER.

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IT WON’T BE EASY FOR THEM. ALL BEGINNINGS ARE DIFFICULT ― AND FRIGHTENING.

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THE JOURNEY IS NOT ALWAYS EASY. THE TRAIN OF LIFE WINDS THROUGH MOUNTAINS, TUNNELS AND VALLEYS.

BUT WE MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THE TRAIN HAS A DRIVER, AND WE CAN CHOOSE WHETHER TO COMPLAIN OR TO FIND THE BEAUTY INHERENT IN THE JOURNEY.

RIGHT. AND NOW, ONCE AGAIN, THERE ARE JEWS IN ARGENTINA.

BITS OF WITS

SHEVY HOLLANDER

SPELL IT OUT

How well does the sunscreen you use (I hope!) protect you from the UVB rays? It depends on the number that follows the letters SPF, which stand for Sun Protection Factor. As for UVB, that stands for ultraviolet B.

PIECE OF HISTORY

SETTING COMMON MISTAKES STRAIGHT

The rule against ending a sentence with a preposition has been rejected by current style guides and language authorities.

“It is permissible in English for a preposition to be what you end a sentence with,” Merriam-Webster announced this past February. “The idea that it should be avoided came from writers who were trying to align the language with Latin, but there is no reason to suggest ending a sentence with a preposition is wrong.”

So which words will you be ending your sentences with?

A CENTURY AGO, HERE

Before it was purchased by UTA in circa 1980, the building on 14th Avenue between 53 and 54th streets was a public school.

The building in 1914

Today it is home to UTA of Boro Park, Hillman Plaza and Ateres Chaya.

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).

M C N I O D U

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

Example: In it till the end — go the distance

1. Pack just the minimum

2. Begin a journey

3. Somewhere remote

4. Extended travel by car

5. No time to even unpack

6. At a later time

7. A desire to get moving

8. Giver of unwanted advice

9. The one in command is here

10. Spaced out

ADD TO DICTIONARY

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

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia [hi·puh·pa a·tuh·muhn·strow·suh·skwipt·a·lee·ow·foh·bee·uh] is the fear of long words. (Try to memorize its spelling, and you just may be smitten!) It is considered a social phobia.

SAY IT WITH A TWIST

CROSS THE COW ACROSS A CROWDED COW CROSSING.

The Eiffel Tower grows up to 6 inches in the summer due to expansion of its metal base caused by extreme heat. SO RANDOM! WHAT TASTES BETTER THAN IT SMELLS?

YOUR MIND

Answer: A tongue

THE SMALLEST INHABITED ISLAND IS PART OF THE THOUSANDS ISLAND CHAIN STRADDLING NEW YORK AND CANADA. AT ABOUT 3,300 SQUARE FEET, IT HAS A HOUSE, A TREE, SHRUBS AND A SMALL BEACH, AND IS APTLY CALLED JUST ENOUGH ROOM ISLAND. (IT’S ALSO KNOWN AS HUB ISLAND.) THE WASHINGTON POST ONCE DESCRIBED THIS ISLAND BY STATING, “ONE MISSTEP AND YOU’RE SWIMMING.” RECORDED!

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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!

I E O W A T Y O D K U E G N S H M V R I B F I C G

Full mailing address:

Full name of winner: _________________________________________________________

Amount of points: ____________________________________________________________

Full names of competing players:

List some words only the winner found:

FAMILY

FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF COLOR ME PRETTY!

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

Yechiel Mendel Winkler, 4

Moshe Noskow, 10, Viznitz

Ari Langsam, 6, Belz

Hershy & Naftuli Silberman, Klausenberg

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 2ND HAND

87 PENN SUITE 111. CALL

SNAP SOURCE 347 871 2330 ask for shipping. Beautiful G16 In stock.

FURNITURE

Beautiful modern Italian master bedroom & Dining room furniture for sale. High end, perfect condition! Great price! Call/text 973-518-2400

REAL ESTATE

MIAMI BEACH

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

AIRMONT

Spacious large 4 bedroom high ceiling brand new renovated apartment available for rent. Email: Service@dggci.com call/text: 347-528-9192

WAREHOUSE 4RENT

Sunset park, 47th and 3rd. 10,500 sqft, 17.5 ft ceilings, private offices, 3 bathrooms. open spaces. storage space. private elevator. currently built as a production studio but many uses are accepted. Heshie Goldfein-212-335-0708

WEST PALM BEACH

No. 1 Real Estate Broker. Aaron Rose 561.308.5766

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

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

CATSKILLS

A memorable vacation that will last longer than your stay! NEW ON THE MARKET! Scenic views MANSION, never seen before. Total 7 b/r 6 full baths, 4 MBR w/ priv bath & balconies, Jacuzzis, VIP master suite, 21+ beds, Shul and pool. Walk to shopping and minyanim centers. Weekends/weekly. All amenities 516-362-6277

PRIVATE HOUSE SHORT TERM

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

MONSEY RENTAL

Beautiful house in Monsey to rent for weekends. Big porch and grounds. Please call 845500-2560

HOUSE RENTAL SHORT TERM

Brand new luxurious 5 bedroom house in Woodburry Junction nexto KJ available for weekdays or weekends. Linen and towels included. Call/text 347-2323481.

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

FLORIDA

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

MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA

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

LINDEN-LUXE

EXPERIENCE

New Pristine Cathedral Ceiling House in Linden. 5 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Stocked Playroom. Patio Seating. Swing Set. Trampoline. All Amenities included. 5 min to shul. Located near grocery. Heated pool sep hours avail nearby/ option to rent. call/text 718989-1406.

Family Physician

$200k-$250k Queens, NY

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$180k-$230k Riverhead, NY

Financial Controller (RE)

$100k-$150k Brooklyn NY

Custom Shop Specialist

$90k-$110k Newark, NJ

Salesman (Construction)

$75k+ NY

Custom Shop Manager

$75k-$90k Newark, NJ

Insurance Underwriter

$70k-$110k New Jersey/Hybrid Office Manager (Dr’s Office)

$70k-$90k Brooklyn

Salesman (Construction)

$75k+ Commission NYC

Legal Administrative Assistant

$65k-$85k Newark, NJ

Account Manager (Health Insurance)

$60k-$80k Brooklyn NY

CSR (P&C Insurance)

$60k-$80k Brooklyn NY

Email: Yisroel@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Clinical Supervisor (LCSW) Mental Health Clinic

$100k Brooklyn

Site Director (Day Care)

$70k-$90k Williamsburg

Community Outreach Coordinator

$70k-$80k Brooklyn

Lead Receptionist (Non Profit Org)

$60k Boro Park

Secretary (Retail)

$50k-$60k Boro Park

Billing Coordinator (Eye Care)

$45k-$55k Brooklyn

Bookkeeper

$40k-$50k Boro Park

Project Manager (Food Industry)

$35-$45/Hourly Boro Park

Inventory/Purchasing Secretary

$25-$30/Hourly Boro Park

Email: TobyF@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Purchaser Coordinator (Importing)

$100k-$150k Brooklyn

Email RLefkowitz@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

National Director In Homecare

$200k-$350k NJ/Travel

Director Of Operations In Homecare

$150k-$200k Philadelphia

Integration Specialist In Homecare

$150k-$180k NJ/Travel

Macro Writer-VBA (Education)

$70k-$90k Flatbush

Site Director (Preschool)

$75k-$105k Manhattan, NY

Office Admin (Wholesale/Imports)

$75k-$90k Flatbush

Licensed Teacher (Preschool UPK)

$68k Manhattan, NY

Physician Liaison (Healthcare)

$60k+ Commissions Ocean Mercer County, NJ

Licensed Teacher Preschool 2-3 yr olds

$50k-$58k Manhattan, NY

Inside/Outside Sales (Low Voltage)

$52k Or Commissions Brooklyn

Inside/Outside Sales (Trucking)

$1000/Weekly +Commissions NY

Office Admin (Education)

$50k-$60k Manhattan, NY

Licensed Special Ed Teacher

$70-$85/ Hourly Queens

Collections Agent

$30-$50/Hourly Flatbush

Bookkeeper (Healthcare)

$25-$30/Hourly Boro Park

Billing

$22-$25/Hour Flatbush

Office Admin (Education)

$22-$25/Hour Flatbush

HR Admin (Education)

$22-25/Hour Flatbush

Inside/Outside Salesman (Trucking)

$1k Weekly + Commissions NY

Email: Sophia@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Nurse Practitioner (Wound Care)

$150-$190K Brooklyn

Email: AdinaS@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Training Program Instructor (Homecare)

$115k Brooklyn

Director Of Business Development

$115k Brooklyn

Director of Coordination (Homecare)

$110k Brooklyn

Payroll Processor (Homecare)

$70k Brooklyn

Bookkeeper

$70k Passaic

Field RN

$45-$55/Hourly NYC Area

Service Coordinator (CDPAP)

$25-$30/Hourly Boro Park

Email:Brocha@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Amazon Listing Manager

$100k-$150k Brooklyn NY

Amazon Account Manager

$70k-$120k Middletown

Program Director

$80k-$120k Boro Park

Buyer

$90k-$100k Bayonne NJ

Graphic Artist

$85k Bayonne NJ

Marketplace Manager

$50k-$60k NYC

Email: RickyR@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Service Coordinator

$25/Hourly Boro Park

Service Coordinator

$25/Hourly Williamsburg

Email: Mindy@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

LNHA

$130k-$200k Buffalo NY

LNHA

$140k-$200k Duchess County, NY

Payroll Director (Healthcare)

$125k-$175k Brooklyn, NY

Accounts Payable Manager (Healthcare

$100k-$120k Brooklyn, NY

AR Collections Specialist (Healthcare)

$90k-$120k Brooklyn, NY

AR Managed care Billing Associate

$50k-$70k Brooklyn, NY

Junior Accountant (Healthcare)

$75k-$110k Brooklyn, NY

Purchasing Specialist (Healthcare)

$65K-$90k Brooklyn NY

Payroll Specialist (Healthcare)

$60-$90k Brooklyn NY

Accounts Payable Specialist (Healthcare)

$50k-$80k Brooklyn NY

Email: BailaG@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Medical Biller

$150k-$300k Five Towns

Salesman (Menswear Exp A Must)

$80k-$100k+ Manhattan

Amazon Account Manager

$70k-$90k Manhattan

Amazon Product Lister (Menswear)

$60k-$80k Manhattan

Bookkeeper

$80k Williamsburg

Deli Manager

$65k+ Boro Park

Social Worker

$27+/Hour Boro Park/Williamsburg

Email: Becky@

SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Buyers Assistant

$70k-$120k Linden NJ

Bookkeeper

$70k-$100k Linden

Loan Processor (Entry Level)

$23-$25/Hourly Linden-Remote

Email: Peri@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Payroll Tax Processor

$28/Hourly Brooklyn

Accounts Receivable

$25/Hourly Five Towns

Pending Representative

$25/Hourly Brooklyn, NY

Email: Hindy@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

OBGYN

$400k Brooklyn

RN (Healthcare)

$90k-$150k Boro Park/Flatbush

Bookkeeper For Retail (Seasonal)

$50k Boro Park

Field RN (Healthcare)

$45-$55/Hourly Bronx

Scheduling (PCA) Coordinator

$25-$30/Hourly Brooklyn

Service (CDPAP) Coordinator

$25-$30/Hourly Boro Park

Email RivkaL@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Medicaid Specialist

$65k-$70k BOE Remote

Bookkeeper

$65k+ Yonkers

Employee Engagement Manager

$55k-$60k Brooklyn

Career Specialist

$50k-$55k Brooklyn

Email Rutie@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Program Administrator (Yeshiva Remedial)

$100k-$120k Brooklyn (Some Travel)

Staff Accountant (Construction)

$70k-$90k Brooklyn NY

Admin/Bookkeeping Assistant

$65k+ Brooklyn

Email: Leah@ SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Classifieds

HOUSE RENTAL

Beautiful 5 bedroom 10 beds house available for weekend/ weekly, located in prime location in Monticello NY, close to shuls/mikvahs/ supermarket. $3000 for 3 day weekend. Call now 845-4207240

SHORT TERM RENTAL

AIRMONT short term rental, 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms gorgeous property many sitting areas, all amenities included. Available from September 1. 347-420-4945

SUMMER RENTAL W/POOL

Beautiful 4 bedroom home w/huge inground pool in Jackson NJ. Beautiful landscaping. Near shuls, shopping, for rent weekly or shabbosim Call/txt/email 347-631-5421 cgreenbean6@ gmail.com

SECOND HALF RENTAL

Beautiful private 4 bedroom house in the Brockton area available to rent for second half. 845-269-9995

MONSEY WEEKEND RENTAL

5 Bedroom House to rent for weekends 718-350-7597

SUMMER RENTAL -CHESTNUT RIDGE

Beautiful brand new 5 bedroom house for rent

Monsey/Chestnut Ridge from mid August (after TB) to September (Elul). Call 8455380990

SOUTH FALLSBURG

Beautiful, prvt, 9 Bedroom, 26+ beds, playground, game room, nxt dr to shul, walk dist to town avail 8/1-8/11 for grt price! 323-388-6901

VACATION RENTAL

Loch Sheldrake: Hasbrouck Rd. 6 Bedroom private house available for shabbosim. Sleeps 14+. Call 718-865-8595

MONSEY RENTAL

Beautiful 5 bedroom house with large heated pool. Available for Shabbosim. Located in chestnut ridge. Heated pool. Big private backyard. Call text 8455870978.

SUMMER RENTAL MONSEY

Fun 6 Bedroom house with a private heated pool and jacuzzi for rent for weekends. Great outdoors with zipline, trampoline and firepit. Deck with grill. Located on a quiet dead end street close to shuls. Available this Shabbos! $2,300. call or text 845-6645521

VILLA IN CASA GRANDE ARIZONA

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

WEST PALM BEACH FOR SALE

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

MONSEY RENTAL

5 BR house with heated pool. Swing set, trampoline, ping-pong. Chestnut RidgeScotland Hill. Summer weekends. $2200. Text or call 845-587-7212

Limited slots Available for 2-3 year olds (turning 2 by November 2024) Email: apps@littlerosesdaycare.com or call: 718-269-0044

Classifieds

AIRMONT GETAWAY

Furnished 5 bedroom House. 2 Bath, Deck, Lg. Playground, near shul. Linen, Towels, and all amenities included. Avail for weekend, weekly or monthly. Call: 347-6786565/347-485-4149

PRIVATE HOUSES

Great for extended families. Multiple rentals available next to each other for the summer/ week/Shabbosim, near a lake, Shuls, And restaurants. PM for details. Call / text / whatsapp 845-270-1089

MONSEY SHORT TERM RENTAL

Monsey house for rent for shabbosim or summer in briarcliff / blauvelt area. Spacious 5 bedrooms. Extra large dining room. Near many shuls. Trampoline and park. Please text 3474523657

BUNGALOWS FOR RENT

HELP WANTED

BABYSITTER WANTED

Babysitter wanted in my house 16th & 55th area. Approx 12 hours a week. Nice pay! Please call 347-631-2244

SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY AT BAIS RIVKAH PRESCHOOL

Preschool Teachers with/ without Degrees. * Preschool Assistants * Permanent Substitutes *Floaters. We offer curriculum support, professional development, & coaching. Join our warm, supportive school & impact lives every day! Email Resume & References to:Preschool@ bethrivkah.edu. Also seeking admin. support with entry level bookkeeping knowledge. Email Resume to Kgurshumov@bethrivkah. edu.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Chassidish cheder looking for teacher. Supportive and heimish environment. Experience preferred. Excellent pay for the right candidate! Please call 718812-5984.

BABYSITTER JOB

Looking for a warm, experienced babysitter to lead a group next year. Excellent pay! Leave voicemail for a callback 3474612225

TEACHING OPPORTUNITY

Preschool seeking licensed or unlicensed teachers assistant. Great environment. Email resume preschooljobs550@gmail. com

TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS

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

Find a position that suits you

BEGINNER OR EXPERT, FULL OR PART TIME, EXTROVERT OR INTROVERT – WE HAVE A POSITION FOR YOU.

NHTD/TBI COORDINATOR

Enhance quality of life and coordinate services for elderly clients.

Requires experience working with elderly population and a drivers license.

BP/Flatbush FT/PT Degree Needed

HARP COORDINATOR

Oversee intake assessments and service plans. Provide clinical supervision to field providers. Requires LCSW, extensive mental health experience, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Boro Park Part Time Degree

HCBS EVALUATOR

Ensure excellent care for children by evaluating their needs and planning their care.

Requires experience working with children/teens, communication and collaboration skills.

Boro Park Part Time Degree Needed

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Support the team with administrative tasks and assist at meetings.

Requires computer skills, being a team player and attention to detail.

Boro Park Full Time No Degree

GROUP HOME MANAGER

Oversee all staff operations in Hamaspik group home, and act as a liaison between individuals’ family members and support team.

OPWDD and management experience needed

Boro Park Full Time No Degree

SERVICE COORDINATOR

Help children and adults acquire services for multiple types of challenges.

Requires communication skills, problem solving, efficiency and attention to detail.

BP/WB/5T/FB Full Time No Degree

PAYABLES QA COORDINATOR

Ensure accuracy of the payables division of our accounting department.

Requires attention to detail, analytical skills and basic computer skills.

Boro Park Full Time No Degree

BILLING SPECIALIST

Ensure insurance reimbursement for client services by being in contact with insurance agencies.

Requires math and analytical skills, collaboration and efficiency.

Boro Park Full Time No Degree

INTAKE COORDINATOR

Assist parents in determining eligibility and getting their child enrolled in services.

Requires excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and efficiency.

Flatbush/CH Full Time No Degree

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATOR

Create memorable social media content to promote Hamaspik’s services.

Requires a good understanding of social media, experience with filming, editing, and design, and collaboration skills.

Boro Park/Remote Full Time No Degree

Classifieds

STATEN ISLAND PART TIME TEACHER

Attn. Staten Islanders!

Seeking a part time teaching position? We may have just what you are looking for. Seeking a part-time qualified and experienced teacher. Minimum of 90 credits which should include 12 ECE credits. Great pay and benefits! Reach out to: HRubinstein@yeled.org or call 718-514-8865

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

NURSERY ASSISTANT

nursery assistant

929-299-6235:

ENTRY LEVEL COORDINATOR

Join our warm and collaborative, woman-run special Ed program located in the heart of Boro Park for the upcoming school year. We work with children aged 2-5 years old. Full time or 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm hours available. If you are looking to learn & grow in the field, Please Call/ Text: 917-968-2292 to learn more.

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

Classifieds

TEACHERS/ASSISTANTS

Teachers/Assistants wanted for Sept. for boys preschool. Great pay. 917-586-9231

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.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BP Chassidish Girls High School seeks experienced afternoon Teachers. Send email to schoolpositionsix@ gmail.com

TEACHER

Literature, Business & Math positions avail. in girls HS in BP Good Pay. Email resume to teachersby75@gmail.com

TEACHING OPPORTUNITY

Preschool seeking licensed or unlicensed teacher. Great environment. Email resume preschooljobs550@gmail. com

SECRETARY F/T

Great opportunity local Boro Park RE Mgmt office for Secretary. Willing to train must have good phone manner, able to multi task & have computer knowledge. Excellent growth potential. Pls email resume to SYLVIA@ CGMAIL.NET

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.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Heimish BP Office seeking a F/T female secretary for a busy eCommerce business. Must have great interpersonal and computer skills. Willing to train, grads welcome. Email resume: Rivky@gimmeshades.com

RECEPTIONIST

Radiology office seeks a receptionist. Must be reliable and maintain professional appearance. Multitasking irequired, with heavy phone volume and patient interaction on a daily basis. Please send Resume to localradiologyjob@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

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

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

P/T ASSISTANT

Boro Park exec needs a techsavvy part-time assistant to review weekly lists and delegate tasks. Call: 929-3907700.

SECRETARY POSITION

Secretary position for fast paced sp ed school office. F/T, heimish environment, experience and graphics knowledge preferred. Send resume to school718438@ gmail.com.

WORK FROM HOME

Easy, fun and lots of potential! Great opportunity! No computer necessary. For more info call: 845-729-9013

SPECIAL ED OFFICE OPPORTUNITY

Excellent entry-level office position for post-Seminary graduates in the Human Services field. Located in the heart of Boro Park. Join our all-women office with Geder internet filters, competitive pay, and a warm environment. Advanced management positions are also available. Call or Text: 917.968.2292 to learn more.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Yeled V`Yalda Boro Park 2 runs 8:00 AM-2:30 PM Bus Driver`s CDL license. Call: 917.863.3733

SENIOR PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

28-35 hours weekly, central Boro Park location, requires strong computer and communication skills, some management experience, some recruiting/placement background a plus. Salary range: $50,000-$65,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org Or call: 718.686.2326

INTAKE COORDINATOR

28-35 hours weekly, central Boro Park location, requires strong computer and communication skills, knowledge of Insurance a plus. Salary range: $43,000$55,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org Or call: 718.686.2326

PROVIDER PERSONNEL REPRESENTATIVE

28-35 hours weekly, central Boro Park location. Requires strong computer and communication skills. Salary range: $43,000-$50,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org Or call: 718.686.2326

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Bilingually certified Yiddish speaking Male SEIT, for Chassidish Boys preschool in Boro Park. Full caseload. Highest rate. Pension. Please email resume to: esamuel@ itstheraygroup.com or call: 718 431-8938.

HUMAN RESOURCES ONBOARDING SPECIALIST

Full time, Boro Park office, Experience required, Excellent phone & computer skills, efficient and detail oriented, able to multi-task. Salary: $45,000.-$55,000. Please Send resume to: thinkyeled@yeled.org Or Call 718.686.2422

DIRECTOR POSITION

Daycare. Looking for a director To run a big program strong Leadership. With good environment. Educational curriculum. Experience. Good pay for the right candidate call 347-6992033 Email resume. Directorpositiondc@ gmail.com

DAYCARE CO-TEACHERS

Daycare in boro park is looking to hire coteachers with high school diploma or 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. Please call 347- 450-6188.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Work from home (Sales for women). Great potential, training provided. No computer necessary. Call 917832-0047

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

RECRUITER/CAREER COACH

We are seeking to add additional experienced recruiters to our team who want to level up in the industry by doing recruiting, career coaching, and HR consulting for our clients. **Compensation:** Paid Hourly + Commission **Contact:** Email TopCareerNY@gmail.com

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REP

Seeking an Accounts Payable Representative with basic accounting experience and Excel proficiency. Full time, great pay + full benefits package incl yom tov pay. Email your resume to hckpayables@gmail.com

OFFICE GENERALIST

28-35 hours weekly, central Boro Park location, requires strong computer and communication skills, ability to multi task and handle diverse caseload. Salary range: $50,000-$60,000. Please email resume to: smarkovic@yeled.org Or call: 718.686.2326

DAYCARE DIRECTOR

BP Daycare Center

seeking a Full Time Office Admin. With or without degree. Position for a high-achieving individual. Experience preferred. Great pay, wonderful environment. Email resume to daycarecenterpositions@ gmail.com.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Seeking a Full Time motivated, dynamic, responsible girl to do accounts receivables. Interpersonal phone skills, detail oriented and responsible. Transportation from BP provided. Short term with long term possibility. Please send resume to: jobs@ kleinsnaturals.com

ACCOUNTING TEACHER

An online college program is looking for passionate professionals to teach Accounting to a class of Yingerliet. The classes take place after-hours, part-time. CPA license required. If interested, please email hr@ icainstitute.com or call 718506-0912 ext 104

ABA SUPERVISOR

Have experience in ABA and looking to grow? Hiring an ABA Supervisor to launch our early intervention ABA department and lead it to success. ABA experience, strong leadership ability, and a master’s in special ed or social work required. No BCBA required. Role involves hiring a team, clinical work, and administrative tasks. Do you have what it takes? eflohr@hamaspikkings.org

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Join a fun, all women’s office in a heimishe environment! Must be responsible and have great phone and writing skills. Office experience required. Excellent pay and benefits. uniqueofficeposition@gmail. com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Heimish multi girl Medical Billing office located in Brooklyn Square looking to hire full time employee. Entry level, will train. Great work environment with opportunity for growth. Email resume Blimies@ devington.com

F/T POSITIONS

Looking for a dynamic and rewarding job? Join our team and make a positive impact! An amazing Home Care Agency is looking for full-time employees. We have a friendly and supportive work environment in an all-female office and offer competitive pay and benefits package. New graduates welcome! Send your resume to: hiring@hamaspikcare.org

Classifieds

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

B’Above Zeeskites 13 & 59 seeks f/t experienced teachers for ages 2-3 year olds, and babysitters for ages 12-18m. Great environment and benefits. Call 347-6202210 or email resume: yitty@zeeskites.com

SIGN-ON BONUS!

Bais Yaakov of Boro Park is seeking Assistant Teachers for Grades 1-3 P.M. Email resume to lowingerl@bjbp.org fendelh@bjbp.org or call Mrs. Blau at (718) 436-7300 ext. #309

TEACHERS POSITIONS

Bais Yaakov of Boro Park is seeking upper elementary school teachers. Experience preferred. Please email resume to finks@bjbp.org. or call (718) 436-7300 ext. 309.

SEPT. DAYCARE TEACHER

Teaching position available at Shemtov 14 & 49 infant and toddler program. Heimish and positive environment. Great pay. Please call 3473623700 or email information to rklaristenfeld@gmail.com

OPWDD COORDINATOR

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

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

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, excellent benefits, and a great work environment. Please send resume to Jobs@hcsny.org

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

After school program in BP for boys with special needs is looking to hire someone to lead the program for the upcoming school year. Experience a plus. Please call 718.854.2747 ext. 1280 or email a.preis@hcsny.org.

DAYCARE POSITION

Daycare in center of BP is looking for a BA teacher and a full time floater for September, please call/ text 347-620-2569

DAYCARE POSITIONS

Daycare on 13th Ave is looking for full-time infant teachers, and after hours teachers 3:00-4:45 for September, please call/text 9293928750

TEACHER POSITIONS

Chassidishe school in Boro Park seeking 8th grade limudei kodesh main teacher, with experience only. Please call and leave a message with your name and past experience. 347-9889764

BUS TEACHER

Seeking a responsible bus teacher for a preschool route 8:35am and 2:40pm, for upcoming school year. Please call 718-435-5111 ext. 163

HR ASSISTANT

HCS is looking to hire a part time HR Assistant, for the late afternoon to evening hours to assist in the recruitment and onboarding process. Experience in HR and onboarding would be helpful. Please send resume to jobs@hcsny.org

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

MAKE THIS SUMMER MEANINGFUL!

Start your own business from home in a fulfilling way. No computer necessary. Huge potential, no risks. To hear more call 605-313-4101 pin 6036621 then press 1#. Interested to join? Call/text 917-588-7883

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

CHILDCARE

VOUCHER DAYCARE

Limited slots available in amazing playgroup on 49 between 12-13. Experienced teacher, great atmosphere. Call Peri Heilpern 347-4527854 to register

PLAYGROUP

Playgroup on 51/12 with highly experienced teachers has cash and voucher slots for September call 3479326524

VOUCHERS BABYSITTING

2 times a week. Very limited slots. Located at 14th ave and 53rd st. 718-633-5383 SERVICES

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

SKIN SOLUTIONS

Struggling with MRSA, eczema or any other skin issue? Try the solution that really works! Call 845-9994488

SARNO COACH

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

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

ELECTRICIAN

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

Classifieds

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

WHOLESALE FISH

Buy by the case & save. Baby & Regular Salmon. Hashgucha Volove Rav. Free delivery to your home. Call Eli: 917.680.4375

BIRTH.CALM

Be part of the thousands of satisfied Mommies who joined the amazing Prenatal Telecourse by Mrs. Sury Gruber. Includes live weekly Q&A. Please call 845-2630313

ITEMIZED KALLAH SHOPPING LIST

To make your kallah shopping a calm experience call 3475346184

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

RESUME HELP

Need help writing a shidduch or job resume? We are here to help!! Fast and excellent service. Reach out to 718-2078137

CONSTRUCTION

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

HANDYMAN & PAINTING

Experienced & Reliable

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

PHOTO EDITING

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

GEMACHIM

Kallah Looseleaf Yom Hachuppah 718435-3492

Maternity Clothing 3477293747

Pidyon Haben 646-419-0782

Doona 260-366-6293

Twin Carriage (718) 522-3891

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

Baby Carriers 718-809-9707

New baby clothing 3472218317

Neocate/baby formula 347.369.4886

Baby earbands 347 409 9479

Luzy’s cuddles & cradles. text (BP)917538-8500

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

Baby Scale (Wmsbg) text 347-675-9509

Easy birth from Koznitzer Maggid 917514-9461

Bris Accessories 347- 244- 2065

Free Mohel 347-383-5696

Kallah Cape 718 - 633 - 8261

KALLAH ACCESSORIES BP. 718-551-8714

Shoes & Crowns BP 718-972-4768.

Kallah/Mechteniste Capes Wsbg 718300-9894/ BP 917-683-5557

Bridal shoe gemach 1917 936 8997

Kallah Accessories Wmsbg 347-5631840/718-782-6136

Lace & fur Kallah capes 718-438-6250

Pack n plays 718-851-1017

Clothing, Shoes, linens (347)816-6406.

Reflector Belts 718-853-4966

Communicate Effectively 347-576-7204

Mezuzos (718)666-7222

Warm Mist Humidifier 917-373-2079”

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

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

New ladies clothing 646-904-1247

Fix necklines 845-238-6691

LEV SIMCHA music group/Visits 8456082676

Moving boxes 929-271-6021

Invitations emailed for free 646-4504608

Twin Clothing (newborn-3) 347-7427189/718-972-0765

Cd’s on Dr Sarno’s Method 347-4617330

Briefcase gemach 7184360936

Youth Corps Working Papers 718-854-

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Cradles with accessories 917-2073341/917-692-9397

Lingerie Conversions min fee 718-4370428

Baby bassinets Brooklyn 917-618-0909

Pidyon Haben Gemach 718-252-1517Flatbush

For women suffering from miscarriage call 718-853-0722/text 347-623-3115

Musical Kumzitz 347-543-2195

Free organising tips & ideas 718-4353615

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

Scooters 718-431-7942

Financial planning 7188536016

Natural health support text 347 2287578

Folding and Air Beds - (405) 345-6831

Zoom morning-meditation: 347-3954388

Chassidishe Winter Coats for men 917-204-6838

Purim Costumes Call/Text 347-737-6771

Tzniusdig Hospital Gowns 347-930-8465

Shidduch Resume 3473882336

PROFESSIONAL PRINTS

Got professional pics on a USB/ SD card? Finally here, centrally located. Print them at The Hive Quality at Prints to Go! Same day service! Call 929-539-1199

HANDYMAN & ELECTRICIAN

Electrician, plumber, sewer service, Carpentry, sheetrock, locks, etc. 718.951-0090

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

FURNITURE REPAIRS

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

Lighting 9292762404

Simcha Décor 917 -536-1742

4 tall glass square vases BP 929-9695261

Hairstyling 3479485701

Bechers, Challah cover, Benchers 1718 854 1760

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

Chuppah Cards 347-885-5114

Chairs & Tables 347-452-9554 or 347452-0554

BP Maternity Clothing 718-490-9886

Music and sound equipment 929-3649765

Elegant Evening Wear 347-524-6395

Glass table decor 718-854-3017

Simcha Caps 718-633-1084

Chupah Cards Color 347-885-5114

Simcha basket 718-614-7274

Luxury Folding Beds 405-345-6831

Laminated Tfillos for Chuppa 718-8541223 or 917-974-0690

Twin layette gift box 718-972-0554

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Tools gemach zichron yaakov 347-447-0635

BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE GARTLECH

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

NEW WEBSITE?

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

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

BABY NURSE

Top tier baby nurse/ NCS with over seven years experiences working with Jewish families seeking employment. Cell 6469722462. Email powelldian@gmail.com. Dian / Shernet.

HOME CARE

Professional Care and Services for the elderly! Call MR. Jones at ABOVE & BEYOND PROFESSIONAL CARE 718-669-4204

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

DRIVER AVAILABLE

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

WIG & HAIR

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

SPRINTER & MINI VAN SERVICE

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

SUMMER JOBS

COUNSELOR NEEDED

1:1 counselor needed for a special needs child in a mainstream chassidishe girl’s camp. Call 929254-0080 x5 or email school718438@gmail.com

CAMP COUNSELOR/ MOTHER’S HELPER

Camp Counselor and mother’s helper Positions for a Special-Ed Program in a mainstream chassidishe girl’s camp. Call 929254-0080 x5 or email school718438@gmail.com

MALE LIFEGUARD NEEDED

Experienced Lifeguard from off grounds ראפ טכוזעג

אלעסיטנאמ 718-633-6060 718-781-4742 ext 2

SUMMER PARA JOB

Upstate para job available in Ferndale NY. Call for more details 7186141191 Or Email info@flyingcolorsaba.com

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

Short Time job opportunity. Beginning second half, ending after the 9 days. Are you artistic, confident, good traveler, easy nature? Please call 347-757-9365 no answer lv msg

GOWNS

DESIGNER WHITE GOWN

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

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

MOTHER OF BRIDE GOWN

Porges young mother of the bride gown Goldish/Cream gown size 2/4/6 for sale. Txt for picture. 347-683-4475

WHITE CHILDRENS GOWNS

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

ODDS & ENDS

Worldwide phone line for Women 929-470-4400

Gold Baby Bracelet 48 st & 16 Ave 917-370-0376

Child earring, call 929-6175992

Lascal maxi buggy board ( no connecting pieces) Call/Text 347-633-5129

LATE ADS

MONTICELLO FOR RENT

Newly renovated 4 bedroom house. Living room, dining room two bathrooms and Balcony porch. In the center of Monticello. Right near Dushinsky and all shopping. Available for second half. Call 718-801-1915

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