Issue 246

FROM GRANDEUR TO GALUS

Exploring the eras of the First and Second Batei Mikdash

JOURNEY OF A NATION

SURVIVOR

Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik passed through the flames with faith

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For your convenience, the following is a list of establishments in the Upstate NY area that are under a Hechsher from the Zichron Shmuel Kashrus Recommended Hechsher List.

Acai Air At Apple Tree

1885 NY-52, Liberty, NY 718-887-6485

Aperion At Apple Tree 1885 NY-52, Liberty, NY 718-705-8248

Sushi Bleu At Apple Tree 1885 NY-52, Liberty, NY 917-361-9750

Za ig At Lemonade

261 N Main St, Liberty, NY 845-513-0088

Satmar Meats At Lemonade 261 N Main St, Liberty, NY Butcher Dep. 845-436-5000

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4082 Rt 42, Kiamesha 845- 434-3689

Taam Eden At Gourmet Glatt

4685 State Rt. 42, Kiamesha 718- 484-8565

Deli At Gourmet Glatt

4685 State Rt. 42, Kiamesha 845-609-3600

Butcher At Gourmet Glatt 4685 State Rt. 42, Kiamesha 347-409-7370

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2 Stanton Corner Rd, Swan L. 845-513-0088

Satmar Meats At Tyberg’s Butcher Dep.

38 Stanton Comer Rd, Swan L. 845-436-5000

Lake Lodge Kosher Resort 4797 State Rte 55, Swan L. (347) 668-1492

South Fallsburg Woodbourne

Boosur Deli At Landau’s 3 Railroad Plaza, SF 845-434-3689

The Nuttery At Landau’s 3 Railroad Plaza, SF 718-705-8822

Yossi’s Cuts At Landau’s 3 Railroad Plaza, SF 929-236-5002

Gombo’s Bake Shop 5230 Main St, SF (845) 436-4107

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Satmar Meats- Ichud At Greenfresh Kosher Supermarket Butcher and Deli Dep. 3711 Route 42 Monticello 845-436-5000

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Lake House Hotel 114 Lakehouse Rd. Woodridge. (845) 738-1200

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Gombo’s Bake Shop 431 NY-52, Woodbourne 845-436-4107

Satmar Meats At Food Circle Supermarket Butcher and Deli Dep. 184 Hasbrouck Dr, Woodbourne 845-436-5000

Satmar Meats Butcher and Deli Dep. 433 NY 52 Woodbourne NY 845-436-5000

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The Fun Spot 1308 NY-52, Loch Sheldrake, NY 845-210-6777

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A LOAD OFF MY MIND

(Re: Mastering the Mountain, Issue 245)

I was so tempted to do my laundry after reading this week’s issue! Faigy Honig’s account had me laughing out loud (although I tried to laugh aloud quietly because everyone in the house was asleep, except for the laundry). She says she hates collecting hangers from around the house. This is a hack that works for me: Instead of bringing the hangers to the clothing, I bring the clothing to the hangers. I hang the wet clothes in the room where they belong, over door knobs, beds or furniture. This way, when they’re dry, they go right into the closet. Happy laundering!

Another Mommy on the Laundry Mountain

MY BIT OF WITS

(Re: Bits of Wits, Issue 245)

Thanks so much for your amazing publication. I really enjoy every page. The laundry issue was so relatable, and I love how you covered both the humorous and practical aspects of it.

Just wanted to add my two cents to the Bits of Wits trivia (which I love): Einstein didn’t really create the theory of relativity that’s credited to him. If I’m not mistaken, the original concept was first proposed by a German Jewish scientist.

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CROSSING THE BRIDGE

(Re: Bits of Wits, Issue 245)

What amazes me about The Boro Park View is not only its great content, but that you keep improving it and upgrading it by adding new and interesting columns. The latest one I enjoy immensely — and which must take loads of work — is Bits of Wits.

If I may, I’d like to add another interesting fact about the Brooklyn Bridge. At the time it was built, there weren’t five boroughs in New York City. Manhattan was New York City, and Brooklyn was its own city. In fact, the mayors of each city crossed the bridge from their respective sides on the day of its inauguration and met in the center. The fact that there was a bridge connecting both cities gave rise to the idea of combining them.

The bridge was called “New York and Brooklyn Bridge” at its dedication ceremony in 1883. It was officially named Brooklyn Bridge in 1915 after Brooklyn became a part of New York City, along with western Queens County and Staten Island, which took effect on January 1, 1898.

Keep educating us, inspiring us and intriguing us.

An Admiring Reader

THE BEST MEDICINE

(Re: Summer Greetings, Week 3, Issue 244)

I never write to magazines, but I’m doing it today on my husband’s behalf. He wanted to thank you for making his hardworking wife laugh so hard after a long and busy day with the kids. I cried from laughter remembering the exact scene playing out when I myself was in camp just a few years ago. (I won’t tell you how long ago, but it was before the idea of taking chairs to camp was invented.) Thank you!

A Busy Yiddishe Mamme Whose Kids Keep Her Informed of the Parsha

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ENVIRONMENT

(Re: Packing It In, Issue 244)

The article about shopping and packing for camp was funny and relatable, but it made me sad. Is this really who we are? Why are we spending so much effort, energy, emotion and expense on brand-name luxury items? Lululemon socks? Are we nuts?

Why is it so hard for a mature adult to tell her fourteenyear-old daughter “no”? Or even better, to use the opportunity for genuine chinuch?

We send our kids to camp to keep them productively occupied and sheltered from the negative influences in the city in the summer. But we counterproductively create an environment of negative messaging by “buying in” to the “buying more” craze.

Klal Yisroel, we can do better.

A Mother of Teen Girls

GONE CAMPING

(Re: Packing It In, Issue 244)

This article about getting girls ready for camp was super validating! I would love to see more from this author. A good laugh always makes me feel better.

I’m sorry for writing so briefly, I’m just busy looking for a cosmetic bag that comes with a coordinating shower bag and matching swim bag.

See you on visiting day!

HIGHS AND LOWS

(Re: POV, Issue 244)

M.L.

I have some questions for people whose grocery numbers appeared in your POV column.

I know that I am no scrooge and should probably cut down on my grocery spending significantly, but some of the amounts listed were off the (low end of the) charts.

Are these numbers current? Am I the only one who is spending increasingly more in the grocery store each month? How is it possible for a family of ten to subsist on $400 worth of gro-

ceries with today’s prices? Or a family of five on $200? I even stopped at the family of two who spends $100.

The numbers created such turmoil in me that when I faced a bill at the cashier that was way higher than the representation in The Boro Park View, it prompted me to go to customer service of the grocery I frequent (and with frequent I mean it happens frequently!) and inquire whether my numbers make sense. I told the manager that I do shop everything in that one grocery store — including meat and fish and tissues and items others pick up in bulk — and he said that while for my family size I am from the higher (or highest) spenders, the fact that this reflects all of my food and paper good needs makes me on the high end of normal and not necessarily out of bounds.

So while I need to decide what I want to do with that information, it really makes me wonder about those surveyed. Are they really subsisting on so little, did they not include expenses that they rack up in meat, fish and big box stores, or is there a secret they can share with me as I try to become more

careful with my spending?

The Lady With the Overfilled Cart

SAFELY LOCKED AWAY

(Re: Locked In, Your Say, Issue 244)

I would like to respond to the letter about women utilizing the services of male professionals. The issue is not only about yichud (although, of course, that is important enough), but also about safety. As a trauma healing coach, I hear of too many painful stories that could’ve been prevented with a little awareness.

A woman should never be in a room alone with a man, even a doctor, therapist or rav. There are solutions that account for the need for privacy, and any upstanding provider will utilize them.

Our beautiful mitzvos are for our well-being and protection, and the halachos of yichud were put in place by Chazal to protect the boundaries between men and women, and specifically for the safety of women and girls (Sanhedrin 21b, Rambam Hilchos Issurei Biah 22:3).

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I use a large 8x10” bag. I only schlep around what I absolutely cannot leave home without. This includes a wallet with random bills, loose change and a slew of cards, some from stores that have long ceased to function such as Charlie’s and Lord & Taylor. My wallet also contains a photo ID issued on a trip to West Point in 2018 and a Benefits card issued and used once during the COVID era. Said wallet has a photo compartment; thank you to The Boro Park View for pointing out that my sixteen-year-old einikel can use an updated photo (last inserted as a newborn).

My bag also holds a key ring with unidentifiable keys and tags I can use once again if ShopRite, A.C. Moore or Pathmark decide to relocate nearer to me. It also contains some pain reliever, an eyeglasses cloth, an assortment of pens, a mini first aid kit, an even more mini sewing kit, a packet of wipes, a mirror, a combbrush set, Mentos, crumpled grocery lists, a department store credit slip (long forgotten about) and some (clean) tissues. Then there’s my fold-open Birchas Hashachar, fold-open Shir Hashirim, and my pocket-sized zippered siddur. Also included in my essentials list is my book of Monsey Trails tickets, a light-up magnifying glass, and a foldable pocketknife (a predecessor was once confiscated at the airport).

Medications come along when traveling for a longer period. My phone, however, is just as comfortable around my neck or in my hand as it is nestled in my purse. The kitchen sink can stay in the kitchen, but the items mentioned earlier are vital to my travels. – R.S.

Smallish, with basics for errands: wallet, rain bonnet, tissues, cellphone, bus schedule. – A Reader

I use a small crossbody bag. I try to have a pen in there to check things off my list, or to add an almost-forgotten item while shopping… – T.M.B.

I have a few different ones for different purposes. My work bag is large and holds a spiral, folder, notebook, siddur and lunch. My shopping pocketbook is wallet-sized with some cash, a credit card and an my ID in it. – M.R.

My bag measures approximately 7x4”. I always have a comb, money, rain bonnet and Tehillim inside. –

Yidis Schwartz

My pocketbook is just large enough to hold my wallet, keys, phone, tissue packet and lip balm. And of course, my grocery shopping list. –Rochel Farkas

I try to use the smallest possible bag so I don’t look like a bag lady, but it’s stuffed with my wallet, random change from taxis, receipts, grocery lists, reminder notes, medical referrals, keys and my passport. – H. Einhorn

I wear a small crossbody bag. My USB is always in it (for work — I can never know when I’ll need to transfer something to my personal laptop) along with vaseline, because my lips tend to become very dry, no matter the time of year. – Rivky

I use the smallest size possible, and it contains only three items in it: a phone, credit card and photo ID. –

Anna Miller

I like to use my phone as my “pocketbook.” The case it’s in fits money/cards that I might need when I’m out. Of course, I also like to use skirts with pockets. They serve me very well. – U.C.

I use a pretty small bag. I always keep my insurance cards, credit cards and gum inside. I try to have a siddur there, and cash as well. – E.P.

An average-sized crossbody bag. A siddur, purse and EpiPen can always be found in my pocketbook. – Bashy N.

I USE A POCKETBOOK THAT FITS MY WALLET, PHONE, A MIRROR AND A COMB. –CHANEE W.

I use a medium-sized pocketbook, and I make sure it always contains a pocket siddur, my wallet, phone and some mints. – A Reader

Which of my bags I use depends on where I’m going. To work I take a medium-sized bag, but to a store I take my smaller one. I have my keys in there, and sometimes I’ll have a little something to nosh on. I also like to keep a small pad and pen in it just in case I need to write something down, as well as other important things that I need on a daily basis. – Sori

I USE A MEDIUM-SIZED BAG ABOUT 8 INCHES WIDE. INSIDE, YOU’LL ALWAYS FIND MY WALLET, TISSUES, A REFLECTOR, PEN AND HOPEFULLY A NOTEPAD, AND DEFINITELY SOME OLD RECEIPTS. I ALSO USUALLY HAVE SOME CRAYONS IN THERE WITH WHICH TO ENTERTAIN MY KIDS WHILE WAITING IN THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE. (WE COLOR UP THE PAPER LINING THE TABLE.) – S. ZINS

I have a 4x6” pocketbook, which always holds my favorite siddur, tons of tissues and gum (in case of an emergency), petty cash (if I have any), a pen, credit card, insurance card and coupons from various stores. – Chaya Gold

A wallet-size crossbody bag. In it you will find a small Postit notepad, a pen, my phone, a credit card, cash, tissues and mints. – Shaindy

MY POCKETBOOK LOOKS LIKE A BIG, STURDY SHOPPING BAG, WHICH, IN FACT, IT IS. NO STANDARD POCKETBOOK SUITS MY NEEDS. THE REASON FOR THAT LIES IN ITS CONTENTS; MY PURSE, CAMERA, SMALL HAND CREAM, LIP BALM, PORTABLE CHARGER AND WATER BOTTLE ARE ALWAYS THERE. WHEN I LEAVE MY HOUSE FOR A SHOPPING SPREE, IT’LL ALSO HAVE SOME FOOD, BABY NEEDS, MY PHONE AND AIRPODS. I’D LOVE TO FIND A NICE, CLASSY POCKETBOOK THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE ALL OF THAT, BUT AS LONG AS I DON’T FIND SOMETHING WITHIN MY BUDGET, I AM GRATEFUL TO THE STORES THAT TREAT THEIR CUSTOMERS WITH STURDY, REUSABLE BAGS. – F.S.

I USE A 6X8” BAG. I KEEP MY PHONE AND CREDIT CARDS INSIDE. – A READER

I use a small bag. Just my purse and phone fit inside. – Golda Rivky W. I recently started using a medium-sized bag rather than a larger one. Inside I always have a siddur, certain tefillah cards, tissues, my photo ID, credit cards, my wallet and a rain bonnet (which I forgot to transfer into my smaller bag and got stuck one day without). –Rivka Deutsch

I finally bought a pocketbook that fits my needs. It fits and will usually have all of the following inside: my siddur, 32-oz. water bottle, food, phone, notebook, earbuds, USBs, and my purse, which includes money, license, credit card, tissues, pony rubbers/bobby pins and pen. – Bracha M.

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Pocketbook? What’s that? I have my carriage bag fully loaded with items like a water bottle, battery pack, and wallet, but the most essential item of all is definitely baby wipes. – A Reader

I use a big bag. I always have a pair of reading glasses and candies in my bag. – A Reader

I USE A BIG BAG TO FIT MY LAPTOP IF I’M WORKING AT THE PARK. – DEVORAH LEAH G.

I like my 5x7” crossbody bag. It holds my wallet, phone, tissues and a pen. – E. Gordon

I use a slim walletstyle crossbody bag. I keep my ID, credit cards, insurance cards and checkbook in it. It can even fit a USB! Since it has many card slots, it really stays organized. No more embarrassing moments as I fumble through receipts looking for a credit card. –Miriam

MY BAG MEASURES 10X6”. MY WALLET, CAR KEYS, WORK KEYS AND NISHMAS CARD ARE USUALLY INSIDE. – LEAH GLASSMAN

I use a small pocketbook and have a rain bonnet, purse and Motrin in there. – S.W.

I use a rectangular pocketbook that fits my phone, mincha card and trusty wallet! – Naomi Freilich

MY BAG IS TOO BIG AND TOO MESSY! MY WALLET, A PEN AND MINT CANDIES ARE ALWAYS INSIDE. – F.F.

I use a purse-sized shoulder bag that has cash, cards, tissues and store coupons in it. I just checked it, and I see that it also has a mask from COVID times. – C.T.B.

I use a small shoulder pocketbook. I always keep a siddur, Tehillim, credit cards, insurance cards and my ID inside. Occasionally, there are lists and cash there as well. – M. Stern

I usually use a medium-sized shoulder bag. I usually have my phone, purse, extra receipts (usually way too many) and mint candies inside. Happy shopping! – Hadassah L.

MY POCKETBOOK MEASURE APPROXIMATELY 6X9X2”. I ALWAYS HAVE MY WALLET, TISSUES, OFFICE KEYS AND PHONE INSIDE. WHEN I GO TO WORK, I PUT AN APPLE IN THERE TOO, BUT IF I TAKE ALONG A FULL LUNCH, I NEED AN ADDITIONAL BAG. MY SISTERS LIKE TO TEASE ME ABOUT MY BAG AND TELL ME THAT I’M THE TYPE TO CARRY MY CALENDAR AND A DICTIONARY IN THERE, TOO, BUT NO, I DON’T ACTUALLY CARRY THOSE THINGS WITH ME. – F.F.

I USE A PHONE-SIZED POCKETBOOK. I ALWAYS HAVE MY PHONE, CREDIT CARDS, INSURANCE CARD AND SOMETIMES A LITTLE BIT OF CASH WITH ME. NOTHING ELSE! I HATE CARRYING THE WORLD WITH ME. –DINA GROSSMAN

My phone is my pocketbook; I have the DIU phone case. All I have in there is a credit card and some cash.

– G.S.

I use a small crossbody bag. I always carry with me some gum, a comb, AirPods, and my wallet.

– Raizy Grunwald

I have a crossbody bag the size of a card that has credit cards and a phone in it. – R.S.

My bag is the size of a notebook. I never go out without junk for the children. – Mrs. Kohn

I use a medium-to-large crossbody bag; it contains everything but the kitchen sink. The three main things are toothpicks, AirPods and a portable charger. – Breindy Fisch

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I USE A SMALL PHONE-SIZE CROSSBODY BAG. IT USUALLY CONTAINS MY CHECKBOOK, CASH, CREDIT CARDS, PERSONAL ID AND MY CELLPHONE. – RIVKY LESIN

My bag is small, but not super small like a cellphone bag. Inside I always have my phone, comb, pen, cards, some cash for taxis, and lots and lots of receipts that just accumulate over time. – C. Wieder

My baby’s Doona bag! It includes pampers, wipes and extra pacifiers. Sometimes it has cash and credit cards, and of course, my cell phone. – C. Lieberman

I don’t use a pocketbook. I have a little card holder for cash and cards. – R.G.

I USE A SMALL BAG THAT HAS JUST ENOUGH SPACE TO FIT MY PHONE, ONE CREDIT CARD AND A $10 BILL. THAT’S IT! – A READER New question:

I use a medium-sized handbag. I always have my wallet, tissues, candies, rain bonnet and phone in it. – R.E.

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PARSHAS DEVARIM

Every Yid a Star

Y. Levenstein

Moshe Rabbeinu speaks to Klal Yisroel and tells them, “ Hashem Elokeichem hirbeh eschem v’hinchem hayom k’chochvei hashamayim larov” — Hashem, your G-d, has multiplied you, and behold, today you are as the stars of the heaven in abundance ( Devarim 1:10).

The Baal Haturim cites another pasuk that uses the word, “ hinchem,” and behold. In Yirmiyahu (16:12), the navi says, “ V’hinchem holchim ish acharei sherirus libo hara,” and behold, you are going, each one after his evil heart.”

In Devarim, the pasuk is bringing out a positive attribute of Klal Yisroel, while in the navi, an evil is being described; the Yidden were following their hearts rather than following the Torah.

Says the Baal Haturim: Even after we’ve followed the evil lure of our hearts, and did not behave as we should, we are still likened to stars — beloved to Hakadosh Baruch Hu!

This is comforting. Even when one may be mired in aveiros after following the ways of the yetzer hara, still, inside, the pure neshamah shines like a star. Just peel away the layers, and out will come the beauty of a Yid. Every Yid is a star!

WHEN THE BOBOVER REBBE, Rav Shlomo, zt”l (whose yahrtzeit is Rosh Chodesh Av), arrived in the United States after the Holocaust, he first settled in the West Side of Manhattan.

One Erev Shabbos, as he was walking to shul, he passed a man who looked like a non-Jew. The Rebbe turned to him and asked in Yiddish, “Perhaps you want to come to our shul for Mincha and Kabbalas Shabbos?”

The man was shocked. “Can you tell that I’m a Jew?” he asked.

“Sure!” the Rebbe replied, and asked the man where he came from. The man cited the name of a town in Galicia. Sadly, his war experiences had left him bereft of Yiddishkeit or a connection with Hakadosh Baruch Hu.

Nevertheless, the man felt he could not decline the offer of this holy personage, and he followed Reb Shlomo to shul. After Mincha, the Rebbe invited him to daven Kabbalas Shabbos from the amud

“What ruach hakodesh!” the man replied. “In my hometown, before the war, I was the baal tefillah, and I used to daven every Shabbos!”

The man proceeded to daven beautifully. After davening, Reb Shlomo complimented him warmly and asked if he could come again the

The man was shocked. “Can you tell that I’m a Jew?”

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following morning so the mispallelim could enjoy his gorgeous nusach again.

The man pulled the Rebbe to the side and said quietly, “I must admit, since the war, I don’t keep Torah and mitzvos.”

“Chazan from this town in Galicia,” the Rebbe replied, citing the town’s name, “we are waiting for you to daven for the amud tomorrow. Gut Shabbos!”

The following morning, the man arrived with a yarmulke on his head and served as shaliach tzibbur, after which Reb Shlomo invited him to come again the next week. “Such a special tefillah! I’d like to have it again!”

The man did come back the next week. But the week after that, he did not return.

The Rebbe sent his son, Reb Naftali Tzvi, to a nearby park to look for the Yid, as they had met the first time just outside that park.

Sure enough, Reb Naftali Tzvi spotted the man sitting on a park bench, smoking a cigarette. He ran back to his father. “That man whom you sent to the amud the last two weeks… he’s being mechallel Shabbos publicly!”

“Even so,” the Rebbe replied. “Go back and tell him the amud is waiting.”

“But he’s smoking on Shabbos!” Reb Naftali Tzvi reiterated.

“Er reichert? Der Deitsch reichert! He is smoking? The German is smoking!”

Reb Naftali Tzvi returned to the park and told the man that everyone was waiting for him.

“Did you tell the Rebbe that I’m smoking on Shabbos?” he asked.

“I did. And my father told me that it isn’t you who is smoking, but rather the German… He wants you to come daven for the amud.”

The Yid became emotional. “Tell your father that I feel I cannot come just after a cigarette, but I will come next week.”

True to his word, the man showed up the following week.

Eventually, the Bobover Rebbe moved away, and nobody knew what happened to this man.

Forty-five years later, when Bobov had been transplanted to Boro Park,

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“Er reichert? Der Deitsch reichert! He is smoking? The German is smoking!”

a Yid with a white beard came to the Rebbe with a kvittel. “Does the Rebbe recognize me? I’m the chazan from that town in Galicia…”

“Of course!” Reb Shlomo replied.

The Yid took out an envelope with an invitation to his grandchild’s chasunah, and invited the Rebbe. The Rebbe promised to attend a sheva brachos

When he walked in, along with his son, Reb Naftali Tzvi, the Yid ran over to him and in a choked voice said, “Look, Rebbe!” and he pointed around the hall. “These are all my children and grandchildren! They’re all shomrei Torah u’mitzvos! And all because the Rebbe called me that Shabbos from the park bench and said that the amud was waiting for me…”

Upon leaving the simchah, Reb Shlomo turned to Reb Naftali Tzvi, tears streaming down his face. “Indeed, here we see that it was not he who was smoking; it was the German!”

* * * * *

The Gemara (Yoma 9) says that Bayis Sheini was destroyed due to sinas chinam — baseless hatred.

What is sinas chinam? No one hates another for no reason. There will always be some kernel of jealousy, some sense of feeling slighted, offended or hurt, which is igniting that hatred.

If one would only realize how precious every Yiddishe neshamah is, he would understand that the person causing him that pain is not acting from his true self! Inside, that person is all pure, even if outwardly there seems to be negativity.

It’s called sinas chinam because it is for naught. It is hatred based on a lack of appreciation for the essence of a Yid. Every Yid is a shining star — as Hakadosh Baruch Hu attests.

May we soon be zoche to the day when the Beis Hamikdash will be rebuilt and we will return to Yerushalayim Ir Hakodesh.

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Hochul Announces $350M in Supplemental Child Care Credits

There was good news for more than one million low- and moderate-income families in New York on July 30, with $350 million in supplemental payments heading their way through the Empire State Child Credit program.

Touting her record of helping New Yorkers cope with the high cost of living, Governor Kathy Hochul’s office said that qualifying families will automatically receive a direct payment of up to $330 per child, without even having to apply for the supplement.

“We’re putting money back in the pockets of more than a million New Yorkers because this administration delivers for working families,” said Hochul. “Our work is far from over. From expanding tax credits to increasing access to child care assistance, I’ll never stop fighting to address the cost of living for working parents and help them create a brighter future for their kids.”

The governor expanded the Empire State Child Credit in 2023, a move that benefitted an estimated 600,000 additional children per year. Those who received a credit through the program of at least $100 per child on their 2023 New York State income tax returns will receive a supplemental check in the mail, a process that will start in the beginning of August and will continue for several weeks.

State Senator Simcha Felder hailed the payments as good news for New Yorkers.

“At a time when so many families are struggling to make ends meet, it is very important that people look out for this check in the mail, so that they don’t miss it or assume it’s a scam and throw it out,” said Felder.

Payments are expected to range from 25 to 100% of the taxpayer credit received in 2023, with amounts based on income.

No Injuries Reported After Crane Hits Apartment Building

It was a close call on 44th Street, as a crane partially collapsed and hit the roof of an apartment building, while steel beams crashed into a neighboring backyard.

The incident took place at approximately 2:30 p.m. on August 1. As workers were using a boom truck to hoist steel beams over the three-story building, located between 14th and 15th avenues, part of the boom broke off. The boom smashed into the side of the brick-fronted building just below the roof line, coming to rest on a diagonal along the top of the building.

The NYPD, FDNY, Hatzolah and Shomrim all responded to the scene, but thankfully, no injuries were reported.

The New York City Department of Building was called in to investigate the incident, with any potential enforcement actions to be determined once that investigation has been completed.

Adams Hoping That Branded Merch Will Convince NYers To Join Rat-Fighting Team

Dressed in a black t-shirt and matching cap, both bearing his Office of Rodent Mitigation “NYC Rat Pack” logo, Mayor Eric Adams is recruiting residents of the five boroughs to join him in his ongoing war on the city’s rat population. Adams has made no secret of his personal distaste for rodents, and City Hall has taken broad steps towards mandatory containerization of all trash. The mayor unveiled the NYC Rat Pack along with his Rat Czar, Kathleen Corradi, on July 28, hoping that the promise of branded swag will get people to join him in his crusade against rats.

“We’re really proud of the city’s efforts of going after public enemy number one, and those are those pesky rodents that [we] have seen far too often,” said Adams.

City residents hoping to become part of what Adams calls “an elite squad of dedicated anti-rat activists” will have to attend a rat prevention class with the Department of Health Rat Academy, either in person or on Zoom. The mandatory training also includes a two-hour “rat walk” hosted by Corradi to better understand the rat problem and rodent behavior, and Rat Pack members will also be required to volunteer at a city-run rat-related service project.

were both assassinated last week. Concerns about revenge attacks have sparked worldwide concern, and as is its practice, the NYPD has responded to the threat on the local front, reported Hamodia.

“The NYPD will deploy additional police presence to synagogues out of an abundance of caution,” said NYPD Deputy Chief Richie Taylor. “The NYPD Intelligence and Counterterrorism Bureau will continue to work tirelessly to monitor developments around the world as well as in our city to ensure all communities are safe.”

No Vacation From Crime, as Suspect Arrested in 58th Street Burglary

Alert neighbors who called for help after hearing a house alarm go off are being credited for the quick arrest in a local burglary.

Hamodia reported that the alarm began blaring at approximately 10:30 p.m. last Motzei Shabbos, prompting area residents to contact Shomrim, who had the house surrounded within moments. The suspect, later identified as 35-year-old ZengGuo Chen, jumped out of a window, with volunteers following him as he attempted to flee the scene. Police apprehended Chen at 60th Street and 11th Avenue, and he was found to be carrying a knapsack filled with jewelry, a laptop and other valuables.

Shomrim coordinator Motty Brauner said that the incident is an important reminder to be mindful of security, particularly during the summer months, when people may be on vacation or upstate.

With those three steps under their collective belts, volunteers will be eligible to claim their swag — a black baseball cap or tee shirt, decorated with the outline of a rat’s face jutting out of the official Rat Pack logo. The name Rat Pack is a light-hearted reference to a group of singers who were popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

“We’re recruiting an entirely new generation of the Rat Pack,” said Adams, adding, “We want you to join up and become a member of our Rat Pack. You don’t need to sing.”

NYPD Ups Patrols After Terror Leaders Eliminated

Concerned that recent victories in the war of terror could have a local impact, the NYPD has increased its patrols throughout New York City’s Jewish neighborhoods.

Two high-ranking leaders — Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh —

“When you go away for Shabbos, make sure there’s a safety plan in place,” said Brauner. “As always, if you hear strange noises or see people acting suspiciously in your area, report it immediately.”

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While Chen had no record of previous arrests, 66th Precinct’s Captain Kenneth Herrarte made it clear that he was known to the local law enforcement. Herrarte also credited Shomrim for their efforts.

“We deeply appreciate our community partners for their help in apprehending this known burglar,” wrote Herrarte. “Your vigilance and cooperation enhance the safety of our neighborhood.”

Apples, Apples Everywhere at NYC Public Schools

Thousands of apples delivered to New York City’s public schools are being sent straight to the trash, after a city office ordered millions of dollars worth of apples, far more than its students could ever consume.

The Department of Education’s Office of Food and Nutrition jumped at the opportunity to buy 279,000 cases of apples at the bargain price of $5,585,580, with the entire cost of the fruit covered by the federal government. Distributors, managers and cooks all warned that there was no way to efficiently use that quantity of apples, but according to a source at the DOE, the agency viewed the deal as “free money.”

Students at city public schools began finding themselves bombarded with apples in the spring. Some were served two apples for breakfast, and then two more for lunch, with no other fruit choices available. There has been speculation that the many cases of apples ordered are enough to last for three years, a time span that far exceeds the amount of time that an apple remains fresh.

Schools are reportedly being forced to take cases of apples, some of which are already rotting. According to one estimate, up to 45% of the apples that have been delivered to public schools have already been discarded due to spoilage.

While suggestions have been made to share the overabundance of apples with the city’s hungry, that idea isn’t likely to pan out. One source familiar with the situation said that DOE officials wouldn’t approve a plan to donate apples to food distribution charities because they don’t want to admit that they ordered too much fruit.

“They don’t want to look bad,” said the source.

The DOE has denied that it has received any reports about rotting fruit, and said that schools are able to donate extra food at their discretion.

By Sara Chana Silverstein, IBCLC

Women often come into my office and say, "Sara Chana, it's just not fair that I struggle with nursing while none of my friends or sisters do!" Let me spill the tea: it's not true that all your friends aren't struggling behind the scenes. I've had countless women confide, "I've suffered with my last four kids. I keep it quiet, but I just can't take the pain and I never know if my child is full!"

The ones who have it 'easy' are shouting it from the rooftops while the rest of us silently lose our minds in the background. But why would nursing be difficult? Isn't it natural? Aren't babies born knowing how to suckle? Spoiler alert: it's a learned behavior for most babies, just like trying to color within the lines or hopping on one foot.

Here's the scoop: all healthy babies can swallow, but to nurse correctly, they must master the suck-swallow-breathe pattern. They must build the 51 muscles in their mouth, and their tongue needs to perfect a little peristaltic dance. And get this: to get full at a feeding, they must swallow 450 times at each feed! Yes, 450!

So, what can you do? Get help! A well-trained lactation consultant can teach you how to guide your baby to build their mouth muscles and coordinate them with their tongue to transfer milk.

The good news? With proper guidance, most babies can become quick, efficient nursers! So, don't sweat it—help is out there, and soon you and your baby will be nursing champs, ready to take on the world, one gulp at a time!

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Chapter 5

Recap: Rachel is afraid to go out and try to obtain food, but she is the only one who might pass for a non-Jew.

“I will tell you about your mother,” Mr. Blum said. “She suffered a lot. That’s why I never told you much about her. We had a very tough life together. Even before the last war, I spent time in the United States to save money.

“She suffered, but she was the strong one. She was the one who gave me strength. And no matter how bad things were, she had a positive attitude. She believed that somehow, things would work out for the best.” Mr. Blum paused. “No, it was even more than that. To her, nothing was ever bad. I don’t know how she did it, but that is what she always said. And that is what she believed. And that is the way she lived her life — no matter what was going on.”

A tear formed in Rachel’s eye. “But I’m not her.”

“You’re right,” Mr. Blum finally conceded. “You’re right, of course. I shouldn’t have asked you to do this. It was wrong of me.”

“It’s not that I don’t want to help,” Rachel said.

“Of course not. I know that if you thought you could help, you would. I know you’re a good girl.”

A lump formed in Rachel’s throat. She had a hard time

Simcha would not last a day on a labor detail. He was completely dependent on food being brought to him.

Mr. Blum let go of Rachel’s hand and scratched his head. Then he stood up and paced back and forth while Rachel just sat there, trying to control her tears.

“I mean, I don’t even know where to go,” she said. “I don’t even know how to get past the Ukrainians guards.”

“That’s not so hard,” Mr. Blum replied. “Motl has been watching them. There are a couple of places, behind some houses, that are more isolated than others. They come and go at regular intervals. He’s pretty sure —”

“I can’t do it, Tatte. I can’t. I’m sorry. But I can’t.”

swallowing.

“I am a good girl.”

Mr. Blum looked at her. “You are. And I know you are.”

“I’m just scared.”

“You have every right to be.”

At this point, Motl decided to speak. “Tatte, she’s right. You can’t make her, and you shouldn’t. I’ll go.”

“No. You can’t. None of you boys can. The second you open your mouth, they’ll know

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you’re Jewish. You can’t hide that.”

“I can,” Motl insisted.

As Rachel watched them talk, their voices faded into the distance. All she could focus on was her brother Simcha, lying on the couch, so weak already. Motl and Wolf could at least join a labor group and receive food, however meager the portions. Simcha would not last a day on a labor detail. He was completely dependent on food being brought to him.

By this time, Mr. Blum and Motl had raised their voices so much that they were yelling at each other.

“You can’t go,” Mr. Blum shouted.

“We have no choice!” Motl shouted back.

“No! My word is final!”

“I’ll go anyway!”

Then, in the middle of the shouting, a small, quiet voice said, “I’ll go.”

Mr. Blum and Motl did not even hear it. They continued arguing.

Rachel repeated herself. “I’ll go,” she said.

Mr. Blum and Motl stopped arguing.

“I’ll go,” Rachel said a third time. Mr. Blum looked at her and took a seat next to her. “Give me the buttons,” she said.

“But, Rachel, you were right,” he said, clasping her hand again. “If they sense you’re afraid, they’ll know something is wrong.”

“Then I guess I’ll just have to not be afraid,” she replied with conviction.

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* * * * *

The stars were out, and it was dark outside. Mr. Blum, Motl, Wolf and Simcha sat inside the front room of the storefront.

“She should have been back already,” Motl said to his father, who stood up once again to pace back and forth.

“Don’t you think I know that?” he snapped at Motl. Then he caught himself. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to get angry at you.”

“I’ll go look for her,” Motl said.

“No. It’s my responsibility.”

“Tatte,” Motl insisted, “I’ve been watching the guards. I know their patterns.”

“There are more guards, and they’re even more on the lookout at night.”

“Doesn’t matter. I know what to do.”

“Where will you even go to look for her?” Mr. Blum asked. “You can’t go.”

“If it’s too dangerous for me, it’s even more dangerous for you. Tatte, I’ll go.”

“I shouldn’t have let her go,” Mr. Blum said.

“She agreed. She wanted to. You heard the conviction in her voice.”

“I still shouldn’t have let her go. I’m her father. How could I even suggest it? Oh, Master of the Universe, why did You put me into such a situation!” Suddenly, the front door swung

open. Out of the dark emerged the little figure of Rachel. She was carrying a sack.

Immediately, Mr. Blum ran over and hugged her. So did Motl and Wolf. Even Simcha got up from his daze to greet her.

They led her to the back room, and she spilled the contents on the table. Two big loaves of bread. Three long carrots. Four potatoes. A veritable feast.

“The buttons worked well,” she told them, “but I think I can do better next time with socks or stockings. Or even some cotton. Can you get that for me?”

They looked at her, stunned.

“What are you looking at?” she asked.

“My little girl,” Mr. Blum said, “is not a little girl anymore.”

“What do you mean?”

“Nothing. Listen. I thought about it, and I don’t want you to go out smuggling food for us again. It’s too dangerous. We’ll figure out something else.”

“What are you talking about? I’m the only one who can do this. Plus, I figured out some things today. You know the place behind the house near the woods? I think it’s an even better place for me to sneak out from. Plus —”

“Tell us about it later, Rachel. Now let’s warm this up and make some dinner.”

TO BE CONTINUED…

PLEASE PASS THE PASTA

FAIGY REINER

Pasta dishes are filling meals that help keep us well fed through those meatless Nine Days.

ONE-POT BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE

This easy easy-to-make dish combines the richness of cheese with the wholesome goodness of broccoli.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. macaroni

12 oz. frozen mini broccoli

3 garlic cloves

2 cups water

3½ cups milk

1 cup heavy cream

3 tsp. salt

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1 tsp. onion powder

½ tsp black pepper

3 slices American cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup Muenster cheese

4 oz. cream cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Put macaroni, broccoli, garlic, water, milk, cream and spices into a large pot.

2. Cover and bring to a boil. As soon as it starts bubbling, uncover and allow to cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Remove from heat, and add the remaining ingredients. Mix until the cheese has melted and is well combined. Enjoy!

PENNE ALLA CREAM

An easy-to-prep Italian classic that combines rich tomato and cream flavors for a perfect meal.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. penne pasta

3 T. butter

2 medium shallots, diced

3–4 garlic cloves crushed

½ cup tomato paste

1 cup half and half

½ cup water from the cooked pasta

1–2 tsp. crushed red pepper, optional

½ cup shredded parmesan cheese Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Save a half cup of the water before draining. (The starchy pasta water will make the sauce thicker.)

2. Place the butter and diced shallots into a large pot on medium-high heat. Sauté the shallots for a few minutes until translucent. Add the garlic, and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Add the tomato paste, half and half, water from the pasta, crushed red pepper (optional), parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and mix until combined.

4. Add the drained pasta, and mix with the sauce. Enjoy!

RAVIOLI LASAGNA

This ravioli lasagna layers delicious sauce and cheese with ravioli for an easy and delicious spin on the classic dish.

INGREDIENTS

2 bags frozen ravioli of choice

12 oz. marinara sauce

1 (16 oz.) container cottage cheese

5 white mushrooms, sliced, optional ⅓ cup milk

Handful of shredded cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°.

2. Start by placing a few tablespoons of sauce on the bottom of an 8x10” pan.

3. Next, add a layer of ravioli, a layer of cottage cheese, some mushrooms and more marinara sauce.

4. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up.

5. Add the milk, and cover your pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

6. Remove from the oven, and turn the heat up to 425°. Uncover the pan, and sprinkle some cheese on top of the ravioli lasagna.

7. Bake uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is golden.

A GLIMPSE INTO THE Era of the Batei Mikdash

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The Beis Hamikdash:

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

The Yidden are gathered at the foot of Har Sinai, trembling with a mixture of wonder and fear. The earth shakes, the sky is ablaze with lightning, and the voice of Hashem fills every heart with a sense of awe and purpose.

Matan Torah was terrifying, yet utterly exhilarating. It was a moment that would be etched into the collective memory of Klal Yisroel forever.

But how could they hold on to that incredible feeling? How could they make sure that the Presence of Hashem they experienced at Har Sinai would stay with them in their everyday lives?

That’s where the Mishkan came in. Hashem said, “And they should make Me a sanctuary, and I will dwell among them1.” The Mishkan wasn’t just a physical structure; it was a way for Klal Yisroel to keep the connection to Hashem alive and vibrant.

Centuries later, it was time to build a permanent Beis Hamikdash. The First Beis Hamikdash was a magnificent structure, a place where the Shechinah could dwell among the Yidden. Tragically its Churban marked the loss of its grandeur and Divinity in their midst. Seventy years after the destruction of the First Beis Hamikdash, the Second Beis Hamikdash was built.

The stories and details of the two Batei Hamikdash often get jumbled in our

minds. When was each built? Who was involved? How did they function?

Let’s clear up all the confusion and explore the history. We’ll journey from the awe-inspiring days at Har Sinai to the grandeur of the First Beis Hamikdash, the challenges and triumphs of the Second, and the hopeful anticipation of the Third — each one a stepping stone in our eternal connection to Hashem.

A Brief History of the Mishkan

Our journey begins in the year 2448, with Yetzias Mitzrayim. The Yidden, freshly freed from slavery and filled with awe after the incredible experience of Matan Torah, are given a new task by Hashem: to build the Mishkan, a portable sanctuary where His Presence would dwell among them.

This happens in 2449, with Betzalel and Oholiav leading the construction. The Mishkan isn’t just a nice tent; it is a beautiful, intricate

structure symbolizing the connection between Hashem and His people.

In 2488, under the leadership of Yehoshua, the Yidden enter Eretz Yisroel. The Mishkan is set up in a place called Gilgal, where it will serve as the spiritual hub while the land is being conquered and divided among the Shevatim.

After fourteen years, the Mishkan is moved to Shiloh. Here it stands for 369 years, becoming the heart of the Jewish Nation. Three times a year, the Yidden make the pilgrimage to Shiloh for the Shalosh Regalim, reconnecting with Hashem and with each other.

Churban Shiloh

In 2872, the Mishkan in Shiloh meets a devastating end at the hands of the Plishtim, who destroy it and capture the Aron Kodesh.

This loss is a severe blow, but the story takes an amazing turn. The Aron wreaks havoc on the Plishtim, causing plagues and misfortune wherever it is taken. Realizing they can’t keep it, the Plishtim return it to the Yidden in a miraculous way, sending it back on a cart guided by cows straight to Beis Shemesh.

The Mishkan, meanwhile, finds temporary homes in Nov and Givon, but the glory of Shiloh is deeply missed.

Dovid Hamelech

Enter Dovid Hamelech, a man of destiny.

Born in 2854, just 396 years after Moshe Rabbeinu, and inspired by the teachings and revival efforts of Shmuel Hanavi, he reignites the spiritual fervor of the nation. He composes Tehillim, stirring the hearts of the Yidden, and creating an original spiritual foundation for the nation.

At the same time, he dreams of building a permanent Beis Hamikdash and meticulously prepares all of the materials.

Building the First Beis Hamikdash

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Dovid Hamelech reigns as king for 40 years, from 2884 until his death in 2924. After his passing, Shlomo ascends to the throne. Known for his unparalleled wisdom and wealth, he takes on the monumental task of building the First Beis Hamikdash.

In the fourth year of his reign, 2928, Shlomo Hamelech begins construction. The effort is colossal and requires the work of 80,000 laborers, who carve massive stones from the mountains, and 70,000 porters, who transport these

As the stones are quarried and transported, the foundation of the Beis Hamikdash begins to rise. Shlomo oversees every detail, ensuring that the House of Hashem would be a place of unparalleled beauty and sanctity.

In 2935, the dream of a permanent sanctuary becomes a reality. The Beis Hamikdash stands as a testament to the Yidden’s unwavering commitment to creating a space where they could connect with Hashem, continuing the legacy that began with the Mishkan in the Midbar.

When was Megillas Eicha written?

The Destruction of the First Beis Hamikdash

The era of the First Beis Hamikdash is an incredible time for Klal Yisroel. The Shechinah dwells tangibly in their midst, and the daily avodah and korbanos foster a deep connection between the nation and its Creator. Additionally, the spectacle of its grandeur attracts pilgrims from all over the world.

However, this era is also marred by significant challenges. Generations of the greatest Neviim warn again and again of the consequences of straying from the path of Torah. Finally, decades before the end, Yirmiyahu Hanavi begins warning of impending doom if the Yidden don’t change their ways.

Eventually, a massive army from the empire of Bavel invades the land and conquers Yerushalayim. They exile the best and brightest Yidden (like Yechezkel Hanavi and Daniel) to Bavel to work for them as advisors. The Yidden who remain behind live under a puppet government forced to do the bidding of their Babylonian masters.

After eighteen years of turmoil, the

The Gemara (Bava Basra 15a) says: “Yirmiyahu wrote his sefer, Sefer Melachim and Eicha.” Yirmiyah lived through the destruction of the First Beis Hamikdash. Sefer Melachim recounts the reigns of the kings of Yehudah and Yisroel until his own time. He also wrote Megillas Eicha, which speaks of the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash and Eretz Yisroel, and the consequent exile.

Although the Gemara seems to say that Eicha was written by Yirmiyah, this is problematic because the pasuk says explicitly that Eicha was written by Yirmiyah’s student, Baruch ben Neriah, at the behest of Yirmiyah (Yirmiyah 36:32). Perhaps the Gemara means that Yirmiyah commanded Baruch to write Eicha, and, as such, it came to be written through Yirmiyah. Alternatively, while the physical act of writing might have been done by Baruch, the content and prophetic inspiration are attributed to Yirmiyah.

King Yehoyakim burned the scroll that Yirmiyahu had written, which detailed the prophecies and warnings given to him by Hashem. Following this, Yirmiyahu rewrote the scroll and expanded upon it without direct instruction from Hashem. According to all opinions, it appears that Yirmiyahu completed the final version of Eicha, with all of its additions, before the destruction of the First Beis Hamikdash.

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end tragically comes. On Tisha B’Av, 3338, the Babylonians set fire to the Beis Hamikdash. It burns until the building collapses and is completely destroyed. It has stood for 410 years.

A Cosmic Shift

The destruction marks a cosmic shift. The Gemara says that the blue of the sky is no longer as vibrant, dew no longer falls the same way, and the taste of fruits and vegetables change. The world is fundamentally different.

People change too. Trustworthiness diminishes, song and music become inferior, and the enjoyment of life is reduced.

The connection to Hashem is no longer direct through korbanos and the avodah. Instead, the Yidden have to rely on tefillah

Building the Second Beis Hamikdash

In 3390, the king of Persia issues an electrifying decree: He gives the Yidden permission to return to Eretz Yisroel and rebuild the Beis Hamikdash. Hashem’s promise of return begins to materialize.

Construction begins in earnest, but it faces many challenges and interruptions from neighboring peoples who oppose the rebuilding, as detailed in the story of Nechemiah. During this interim period, Haman rose and fell, and the miracle of Purim took place.

Finally, in 3408 — 70 years after Churban Bayis Rishon (as predicted by Yirmiyahu) — construction of the Second Beis Hamikdash begins. It is completed in 3412.

While lacking some of the grandeur and key elements of the First Beis Hamikdash — such as the Aron Kodesh, the Urim V’tumim, and the Shechinah’s direct Presence — the Second Beis Hamikdash still served as a spiritual center for the Yidden.

Turmoil, Tragedy and Triumph

The era of the Second Beis Hamikdash was a time of great turmoil and division. The Yidden lived under various rulers and empires, including the Persians, Greeks and Romans.

The influence of Greek culture was

particularly invasive, leading to the rise of the Misyavnim (Yidden whose lifestyle was more Greek than Jewish and who wielded significant political power). Their ascension to positions of leadership led to significant internal strife.

The struggles were enormous — but so was the eventual victory. The miracle of Chanukah signified not only the military defeat of the much larger Greek army and their Jewish lackeys, but a triumph of the spirit that endures eternally. Chanukah is a permanent monument to the ideal that the light of Torah will continue to shine bright even in the darkest of times.

The Destruction of the Second Beis Hamikdash

There were many ups and downs during the period of the Second Beis Hamikdash, but eventually sinas chinam and

machlokes weakened the nation, making it vulnerable to external threats. The final chapter of the era came with the rise of Rome. In 3828, they besieged Yerushalayim, resulting in horrific famine, destruction and death.

On the ninth of Av, 3829 — miraculously, the same day the first Beis Hamikdash was destroyed 490 years earlier — the Romans set fire to the building. The entire city of Yerushalayim now became a heap of ruins. That which had seemed unbelievable when foretold by the Navi Micha3 more than a century before, when Yerushalayim was a flourishing metropolis, now came true.

As the flames engulfed the holy structure, it marked the end of an era and the beginning of a prolonged galus that continues to this day.

The Third Beis Hamikdash

As we reflect upon the destruction of the First and Second Batei Mikdash, our hearts are filled with deep mourning, but also hope and anticipation for the building of the Third Beis Hamikdash. The Neviim tell us that, in physical terms alone, it will be more magnificent than anything we’ve ever seen, surpassing the first two in beauty and grandeur.

Spiritually, the Third Beis Hamikdash will represent a return to the highest levels of kedusha. The Shechinah will rest in it in a manner even more profound than in the First Beis Hamikdash. The Sanhedrin will be reestablished, and nevuah will once again flourish. Korbanos will be offered, restoring a direct and tangible connection to Hashem, but tefillah will remain central.

The world itself will experience a renaissance. The blue of the skies, the taste of fruits, and the dew will return to their original splendor. Trustworthiness among people will return as well. Everyone will have a genuine thirst for Torah. Knowledge of Hashem will cover the earth like the water covers the sea. Song and music will reach new heights, filling the streets of Yerushalayim with joy and holiness.

A Long Journey Through History

The Third Beis Hamikdash will be the culmination of our long journey through history, transforming the world into a place of ultimate peace. All the nations of the world will flock to it to pay homage to the sovereignty of Hashem.

Most of all, it will stand as an everlasting reminder of Hashem’s love and commitment to His people and the fulfillment of our deepest yearnings.

May we merit to see the rebuilding of the Third Beis Hamikdash speedily in our days, and may it bring with it an era of peace, unity, and a profound connection to Hashem.

Coming next week: A closer look at Nechemiah and the construction of the Second Beis Hamikdash

Which churban is referenced in the kinnah that includes Al Naharos Bavel?

The kinnah Aish Tukad is one of the most powerful kinnos recited on Tisha B’Av. This kinnah features alternating pesukim that describe the contrasting emotions of two major historical events: the joy of leaving Mitzrayim and the sadness of leaving Yerushalayim. When they left Mitzrayim, the hearts of Bnei Yisroel were aflame with love for Hashem and the desire to receive the Torah at Har Sinai. This joy is contrasted with the profound sorrow of the defeated Yidden trudging out of the ruins of Yerushalayim and into captivity, their hearts shrouded in gloom and lamentations on their lips. In the middle of this kinnah is a reference to Tehillim 137:1, Al Naharos Bavel, which vividly and painfully reflects the emotions of the Jewish exiles upon their arrival in Bavel. “By the rivers of Bavel, there we sat, and also we wept, when we remembered Tzion.” They mourned their beautiful land, the burned Mikdash, and for the slaughtered multitude of the precious Bnei Tzion. “Yerushalayim remembered in the days of her affliction and sorrow, all her delights which she had possessed in the days of old” (Eicha 1:7). But of all her losses, Rav Avigdor Miller points out, she mourned the Shechinah most of all. Therefore, Al Naharos Bavel references Churban Bayis Rishon.

1Shemos 25:8 2Melachim I, 5:29–31 3Micha 3:12

2448

The Yidden leave Mitzrayim 2448

Matan Torah 2448

Moshe breaks the first Luchos 2449

Moshe comes down from Har Sinai with the second Luchos 2449

The Mishkan is erected 2488

The Yidden cross the Yarden into Eretz Canaan

2503

The Mishkan is moved from Gilgal (where it stood for 14 years) to Shiloh

2854

Dovid Hamelech is born 2872

The Mishkan is destroyed by the Plishtim (after it stood in Shiloh for 369 years)

2884

Dovid becomes king 2924

Dovid Hamelech dies; his son Shlomo becomes king

2928

Shlomo begins construction of the First Beis Hamikdash 2935

Shlomo completes the construction of the Beis Hamikdash

3338

The First Beis Hamikdash is destroyed on Tisha B’Av

3390

The king of Persia issues a historic decree, and Yidden start returning to Eretz Yisroel

3405

The Yidden celebrate Purim

3408

The construction of Second Beis Hamikdash begins 3412

The Second Beis Hamikdash is completed

3597

The miracle of Chanukah takes place

3830

The Second Beis Hamikdash is destroyed on Tisha B’Av (the exact year is disputed between Rashi and Tosafos. See Avodah Zara 9b; also see History of the Jewish People, Mesorah, pp. 213–216)

R' Avigdor Miller ל’’צז writes:

"Psychology is not the cure, it’s the sickness itself"

(see Sing your Righteous page 201)

The sickness of psycology is spreading with full speed!

It is spreading through...

• Therapy • Social work • Coaching • Social Skills • Middos programs • Phone lines

• Courses in: paren�ng/ ךוניח, marriage/תיב םולש, Self-awareness, Self-growth

It is affec�ng our... • טייקשידיא

It is causing....

• terrible destruc�on in all aspects of personal life, family life, communal life

• development of respec�ul manipula�on, polite cruelty, self-centeredness, validated selfishness

• severe deteriora�on in Yiddishkeit, Ehrlichkeit, tznius, Hashkofa, and authority

According to R' Avigdor Miller ל’’צז: The more psychology we have, the more לוע תקירפ we are invi�ng!

"….these

prac��oners (psychologist) a�empt to "improve" ma�ers

by "restoring" the emo�ons to the "original" beastly a�tudes (i.e based on evolu�on)…..thus they a�empt to rid men of the emo�ons of shame, guilt, responsibility, love of kin… their sole objec�ve is peace of mind, composure, and extrover�sm (confidence)…(see Sing your Righteous, page 200 -201)

Some Germs of the sickness of psychology include concepts of..... .......the subconsious, inner pain, trauma, crushed, facing the past, abuse, unhealthy rela�onships, tune into yourself, being in touch with feelings, regula�ng emo�ons, accep�ng your faults, disorders, labeling, co-dependent, dependent, communica�on, rela�onships, being your own person, give it to yourself, mee�ng your needs, fulfilling your desires, self-pity, self-care, deserving, valida�ng, healing, connec�ng, belonging, boundaries, space, confidence, respec�ng, acceptance, uncondi�onal love.....

Caution: the usage of these terms indicate contamination of the psychology sickness.

Klal Yisroel is facing challenges that seem to be increasing with frightening speed. Our na�on has never had so many cases of divorce, emo�onal and mental problems!

Rabbi Avigdor Miller ל’’צז warned us that this would happen as a result of psychology!

Let’s stop feeding the sickness! Get rid of all psychology before things get even worse!

Warning! Many �mes things seem pure, innocent, Torahdig and even against psychology, but in reality they are sugar-coated versions of psychology, and are being transmited through people of whom one would never imagine them having any outside influences.

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D. GORALNIK

This summer marks 80 years since the liberation of the first major Nazi camps, though it took another ten months for the rest of the camps to be liberated.

There are precious few survivors left to tell the tale of the horror and devastation wrought upon European Jewry. There are precious few eyewitnesses who can still share their harrowing experiences.

We are in a period of aveilus, when we feel our galus straits keenly. A full generation has passed since the Holocaust, and still, we are here, a People in exile.

We live on. We go on, traversing the trails blazed by the warriors who rebuilt after the war tore everything away from them. We go on as war and tragedy tear at our hearts, at our families, at our souls.

And through it all, we keep our focus on the beauty of life, the meaning of life, and the moments of joyful living.

In this interview with Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik, a survivor of the blazing fires of the Nazi inferno that was no match for the fire in his soul, we present a tapestry of pain, of determination, of joy and of the eternal flame of Am Yisroel that can never be extinguished.

Growing up, Uncle Meyer was a legend. There were a handful of beloved greataunts and uncles enhancing our family simchas, each with their own story and the life wisdom to show for it, but we always had an eye out for Uncle Meyer. With his friendly smile, his spirited demeanor and the loving way in which he greets everyone, he has always been a magnetic force.

I may have been little. I may have missed the point of his witty punchline that had the adults breaking into laughter, but Uncle Meyer’s simchas hachaim has always been contagious. It reached all of us and we gravitated toward it.

Now, as we walk into the living room of my great-uncle, Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik, it’s years later.

I’m no longer a little girl. I already have the ability to appreciate his humor. I have already acquired the sense to be inspired by his positivity. I already have an inkling of the kind of suffering he experienced at an age too young to contemplate.

We are greeted with a hearty song of shalom aleichem in true Uncle Meyer style and a smile that spills happiness all over the room.

The walls are adorned with framed certificates and photos. Here’s the certificate of semicha he obtained, which commenced his decades-long career

as the rav of various shuls. Here is one from the teaching seminary this young orphan graduated from shortly after the war. Here is the diploma he received upon graduating college with a Bachelor’s of Arts in 1959. Here’s a painting of the Chofetz Chaim. Here is a photo of Rabbi Kizelnik sitting with Canada’s great rabbanim. Here’s a piece of art he painted himself, where he incorporated musical instruments and happy colors. Here is a painting of his illustrious father, Rav Moshe Kizelnik, zt”l, the Rav of Rozavlea, one of the six million kedoshim of the war. And taking this all in, the question burns in me: “How did you do it? What enabled you to maintain your sense of humor and vitality after losing so much? How did you find the ability to live life to its fullest, without even a trace of bitterness, after losing your youth, your parents and your hometown so suddenly?”

Life Is a Laughing Matter

“It’s a choice I made,” Rabbi Kizelnik says, and we know that while a great deal of pain festers under that decision, the grief did not mar his determination to build a joyful life for himself and his family.

“When I was liberated in 1945,” Rabbi Kizelnik shares, “I was just a few months past my bar mitzvah, and I made a decision that whenever I would meet a Yid, I would bring him joy.”

His humor had helped him power through the horrific months as a prisoner under inhumane conditions, and he was

Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik with the great rabbanim of Canada. Rabbi Hirschprung, zt”l, is sitting in the center.

The certificate of semicha Rabbi Kizelnik received from Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah

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determined to continue tapping into it. “I found reasons to laugh in the camps, too,” he confides with a twinkle in his eye.

There are many survivors who echo these sentiments. In the worst of times, we resort to humor, dark as the humor may be, to help us go on. In the darkest of nights, there’s an invincible ray of light that we pluck out from the depths to find the wherewithal to push through.

“My father’s emunah has always been unbreakable,” his daughter Yosefa says. “It’s what enabled him to endure the unspeakable torture in the camps and to keep his spirits up. He always knew Hashem was with him. He banked on Hashem’s presence to keep him going.”

“I daven for this every morning in Shacharis,” says Rabbi Kizelnik, “when I say, ‘Ivdu es Hashem b’simcha.’”

Indeed, it is both a prayer and his mission statement.

And You Shall Tell Your Children

For 60 years following the war, Rabbi Kizelnik neither shared nor dwelled on the horrific experiences of his youth.

“Had I not allowed this personal escape from my trauma,” he wrote in the book he published for his family detailing his war experiences, “it would have doomed my attempt at a positive outlook in life.”

For many survivors, the only way forward was to suppress the haunting

memories, to bury the grief and march forward. But the deep pain of a child being ripped away from his family and all he knew and held dear, is grief that never goes away.

In recent decades, Rabbi Kizelnik witnessed survivors passing on and taking their stories with them, leaving their children hungry for details of their family history. But the tales, entire lifetimes of them, faded together with the survivors. This prompted his decision to open the door to his past and share what he endured; to write about life before the war and what he experienced in the terrible gehinnom of the Holocaust.

He published an autobiography for his family to cherish, and so that another survivor’s testimony stands stark in black and white in a world that wishes to forget.

My Father, My Rebbe

Rabbi Kizelnik’s father, Harav Moshe Kizelnik, zt”l, had a great influence on him, and though he was but a young boy when his father was snatched from his family and murdered al kiddush Hashem, Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik internalized his strength and unwavering faith.

Rav Moshe, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who were all rabbanim, was a rav, first in the village of Stramtura and then in Rozavlea, one village over in the Maramures region of Romania.

He was also the rav of the surrounding towns, which he would visit from time to time to guide the townspeople and conduct community affairs.

“In my formative years, I spent a lot of time with my father,” shares Rabbi Kizelnik. “I had a lot of interest in his rabbanus and would accompany him to functions and visits to nearby towns. The close relationship I enjoyed with him empowered me for life.”

Childhood Interrupted

Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik was born on July 23, 1931, to Rabbi Moshe and Sara Leah (Szabo) Kizelnik, Hy”d

“SUDDENLY, SOMEONE GRABBED ME BY THE COLLAR WITH SOME KIND OF HOOKED STICK AND SHOVED ME TO THE OTHER LINE. I BEGAN TO CRY. I TOLD HIM I WAS ONLY TWELVE YEARS OLD”

He was the seventh of nine children. The Kizelniks lived in a large home near the shul. Their childhood was happy, and they enjoyed close relationships as siblings. The children attended cheder each morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and then public school until 3:00 in the af-

The book Rabbi Kizelnik wrote for his family and friends

THAT MOMENT OF SPIRITUALITY AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF DEATH AND DEVASTATION, WAS SURREAL. FOR RABBI KIZELNIK, IT WAS A MOMENT OF PROFOUND INSPIRATION

ternoon. Antisemitism was always a challenge, and as they walked home from school, non-Jewish students would wait in ambush to shower them with stones, once leaving a scar that is still visible on Rabbi Kizelnik’s face. Their Torah education was a combination of what they learned in cheder and what their father taught them at home.

Jewish life was celebrated joyfully. Shabbosos and Yomim Tovim were festive. There was heartfelt davening in shul. At the seudos, the food was plentiful, the singing spirited, and divrei Torah was shared at the table.

In 1941, a number of Yidden in the Maramures area were expelled and murdered, r”l, but then the fury died down. The next two years saw much calmer times in that region.

Just a young boy then, Rabbi Kizelnik was absorbed in his childhood activities and learning to pick up on the terrible tidings reaching Romania. He did, however, get wind of the tension by overhearing conversation among the adults.

“My parents frantically searched for a way to get our family out of Romania, but obtaining a visa was too costly.” And despite desperate attempts, they could not find anyone in another country to sponsor them and enable their emigration.

As the war progressed, food became scarce, and by 1944, the tension in their town was palpable. A week or two before the deportation of Rozavlea, the community leaders were taken away, Rabbi Moshe Kizelnik among them. Their oldest son Dovid was taken as a prisoner. It wasn’t soon after that the Rozavlea Yidden were forced to leave their village and squeeze into a tiny ghetto.

Seven weeks later, the families were ordered to walk

through the steep Northern Carpathian Mountains to the train station in the nearby village of Unerwischau. The journey was grueling, and many townspeople didn’t make it. Once at the station, they were pushed into cattle cars headed to Auschwitz.

Rabbi Kizelnik was twelve years old at the time.

Wartime

The conditions in the cattle cars were horrific. The train was filthy, and oxygen was scarce. There was no water, no

bathrooms, and only some people had a bit of food that soon disappeared. The air was punctuated with the heartrending moans and cries of children and adults — tortured, starving and terrified. Reflecting on this journey, Rabbi Kizelnik cannot understand how he survived it.

They arrived at Auschwitz in the deep of night, and the infamous selection began. Young Meyer clung to his mother in terror as they were directed to the line headed to the gas chambers, though they didn’t know that at the time.

“Suddenly, someone grabbed me by the collar with some kind of hooked stick and shoved me to the other line. I began to cry. I told him I was only twelve years old and wanted to stay with my mother.”

The man responded by saying, “Never mind,” and went on his way. Young as he was, Rabbi Kizelnik was tall and well-built and could pass as an older boy, and he later realized that the man had saved his life.

“The stranger must have been an angel,” Rabbi Kizelnik says.

Young Meyer stood bewildered, too young to understand what was happening, too overwhelmed to perceive what the terrible smell meant, as the selection process continued. The group was told to undress and abandon all belongings except belts and shoes. They were commanded to dip into a tub of

Rabbi Kizelnik holding the painting of his father, his role model and greatest influencer

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disinfectant, shave, and dress in striped uniforms.

Rabbi Kizelnik was now prisoner number 54992, but for some reason, his number was not tattooed on his arm.

Conditions in the camps were dehumanizing. Food was withheld and then distributed in tiny tasteless rations, and the prisoners would have to stand for hours at appel in a weakened state as they watched the people around them drop like flies. Spirits among the prisoners was low, and hope was hard to hold on to.

“Being young and naive, I did not pay much attention to what people were saying.” Rabbi Kizelnik explains that sometimes, it is a blessing not to understand too much. “Shlomo Hamelech says in Koheles (1:18), ‘V’yosif daas yosif mak’ov — and to increase knowledge is to increase heartache.’ Maybe my false sense of optimism is what led to my survival.”

After a brief stay in Auschwitz, Rabbi Kizelnik was deported to Buchenwald, where conditions were only slightly better than in Auschwitz. In addition to the predawn roll call, appel in Buchenwald was conducted at night again. He started off his “career” in the kitchen by peeling potatoes, handling food that he was desperate for but would not touch for fear of being shot on the spot. Then the work turned brutal. Along with another young boy, he was assigned to carry heavy barrels whose weight they would buckle under.. The assignments varied, each one more demeaning and backbreaking than the next.

Rabbi Kizelnik’s stay at Buchenwald was full of gruesome sights and emotional and physical torture.

Rabbi Kizelnik says that although many of these terrible memories are hazy, there’s one night that he recalls vividly.

He was sitting on his bed together with the boys with whom he shared that tiny bit of space, when a man he didn’t know climbed up to his bunk holding a pair of tefillin. It was the day of Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik’s bar mitzvah, and somehow the stranger knew that. He laid the tefillin on the bar mitzvah boy’s head and arm

and recited the brachos with him. That moment of spirituality against the backdrop of death and devastation, was surreal. For Rabbi Kizelnik, it was a moment of profound inspiration that reinforced his commitment to upholding mitzvah observance despite the turbulence that would come.

“I never saw the man or his tefillin again. Perhaps he was another prisoner who had learned it was my bar mitzvah, or perhaps he truly was an angel.”

About six months later, Rabbi Kizelnik was moved to Berga an der Elster. The conditions were harsh, the guards vicious, the work grueling and the temperatures freezing, but Rabbi Kizelnik’s most difficult memories of that camp are those of extreme hunger barely stilled by a meager portion of bread and very watery soup. Like in the other camps, all he could do was push forward as one backbreaking, brain-numbing day rolled into the next.

And then came the Death March.

It was April of 1945. The Allied Forces were advancing, and the

Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik with his brothers Dovid and Shmuel

Painting of Rabbi Moshe Kizelnik, zt”l

Germans began to march prisoners away from the front. The SS had no qualms about killing any straggler and shot anyone who could not meet the demand to keep walking under the brutal conditions night after night.

The cold was bitter, the only food were morsels the survivors would dig up in towns they passed, and the pace was hard to keep up with. By some miracle, Rabbi Kizelnik survived the 200-kilometer trek to the Czech border.

It was May by that time, and the war was over. The SS men dispersed, looking to escape as their fate turned from hunter to hunted.

The survivors were left stranded. They were alone in a strange country — free, but abandoned.

An Orphan With No Home

They were no longer prisoners, but they were in galus in every sense of the word. The freed prisoners, now refugees, had no idea what to do with their freedom or where to go.

Chaos and confusion reigned. The survivors were homeless, penniless, rootless, with no place to call home.

The Red Cross and other relief organizations set up centers to house the refugees and provided them with food, but what was a thirteen-year-old child to do with no one looking out for him, transplanted in a foreign land with only strangers who were just as lost as he?

Wanting to get out of Czechoslovakia, Rabbi Kizelnik joined others riding

trains from place to place without knowing where they were headed, sometimes getting up on the roof if there was no space in the cars jammed with refugees. Once, he was on a train headed to the Soviet Union, and jumped off at the last minute before the train crossed into communist territory. Another time, a train he was traveling entered the French zone, and since he didn’t have the required documentation for crossing a zone, he was jailed for the night until the authorities could ascertain that he was not an escaping Nazi.

Thirteen-year-old Meyer soon found his way to Innsbruck, Austria, where many other survivors had landed as well. From there, he eventually made his way to Vienna and was directed to a refugee center where Jewish relief agencies oversaw aid and relief efforts for the survivors.

There were refugees from all over at the center, and when the young boy shared that he was from Rozavlea, he was informed that there were others from Rozavlea there, too.

And that’s how he found his oldest brother, Dovid. Seeing him was a charged moment of excitement and deep emotion. A family member of his had survived, and the space between them held pain, uncertainty, relief and grief. They spoke about their experiences, and Dovid informed Rabbi Kizelnik that their sister Bella was alive and had been taken to Sweden to recover. Soon they discovered that their brother Shmuel, too, had survived the terrible war.

Further investigation led to the heartbreaking news that the rest of their family had perished. Their father, their mother and their five remaining siblings had all been lost at the hands of the brutal Nazis.

Forty people remained from the village of Rozavlea. But the village was their village no more.

Settling Down

Dovid took his younger brothers to Szombathely, Hungary, where Dovid married and settled for the time being. Near the entrance of the shul in Szombathely, Rabbi Kizelnik saw a mountain of tefillin that once belonged to Yidden who had been deported. One day, he approached the pile and selected a pair. After all, the bar mitzvah boy needed tefillin

Now, almost 80 years later, Rabbi Kizelnik still davens with these tefillin every day. And while he has since purchased his own set, he uses the tefillin he picked from the pile in Szombathely as a thirteen-year-old, keeping three individuals in mind when he dons them each morning: himself, the original owner of the tefillin shel rosh and the original owner of the tefillin shel yad

Rabbi Kizelnik returned to Vienna with Shmuel, from where

Rabbi Kizelnik as a chazzan as a young adult

they were sent to a DP camp in Poking, Germany, where he studied at a yeshiva. Shortly thereafter, he was separated from Shmuel when he was sent to a children’s DP camp in another part of Germany.

A New Life

In 1948, three years after being liberated from the Nazi camps, the now-sixteen-year-old boy found himself aboard the General Stewart enroute to Canada. He settled in Toronto, where he learned in the local yeshiva. When it closed for the summer, he was required to look for work as postwar immigrants were not permitted to become a “burden” on the country that absorbed them.

Finding work in Canada was a huge challenge. There was no field work like in Rozavlea, and nobody wanted to hire Jewish refugees, who were referred to by derogatory names and taunted for not being fluent in the local language.

Determined to find his footing in this new land and become self-sufficient, Rabbi Kizelnik tried job after job. One day it meant traveling with a group of other refugees to a painting job they were ill-trained for, only to be sent straight home. Then there was a short-lived stint in a handbag factory. He worked as an operator until his machine broke down prematurely, and then he did the filthy work of scraping wallpapers. He then served as a shipper hauling packages. Every job had its challenges and tough supervisors to put up with.

“I didn’t want pity,” says Rabbi Kizelnik. “As children of the Holocaust, we knew the onus was upon us to build our lives.” And he was ready to do whatever it would take to establish himself.

Rabbi Kizelnik enrolled in classes to learn English, and determined to follow in the

footsteps of his father and grandfathers who led congregations, he invested hours and efforts in his learning and studies. He enrolled in Yeshivas Merkaz HaTorah and learned there extensively, eventually getting semicha from Rabbi Pinchas Hirschprung, zt”l, the chief rabbi of Montreal who had been the prized student of Rabbi Meir Shapiro, zt”l

While heavily invested in his studies, Rabbi Kizelnik continued with the employment options available to him to support himself. He did a stint as a chazzan during the Yomim Noraim, taught private lessons (he graduated from a teaching seminary and was a qualified teacher), and served as a shomer for the chevra kaddisha. Later, he served as chazzan both in Canada and the United States for a number of years, as well as a baal korei and mashgiach for kosher food establishments.

Rabbi Kizelnik’s dream came true when he was appointed rabbi of Agudath Achim in Sherbrooke, Quebec. That was

the beginning of his decades-long career in rabbanus, which was the greatest revenge against those who sought to kill him. In this capacity, Rabbi Kizelnik encouraged scores of Yidden over the years, bringing them closer to Hashem, teaching them about shmiras hamitzvos and imbuing them with emunah

In 1966 Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik married his devoted wife, Pnina (nee Werner), and they were blessed with three children to whom they passed on their legacy of love for Hashem and love for life.

The Only Answer

We’re still in galus and in so much pain. So many of us are enduring hardship and tragedy. What is a message, some words of chizuk, that Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik can share?

As a rabbi in various shuls for over sixty years, as a survivor of the greatest atrocities known to man, Rabbi Kizelnik has dealt with questions often.

People want to understand: How did Hashem allow for the Holocaust to happen? Why are there so many unspeakable tragedies befalling great people? Why does Hashem allow so much heartbreak?

“My only answer is that there are no answers down here,” Rabbi Kizelnik says. “Only Hashem alone can answer that question.”

This is how Rabbi Kizelnik survived. This is how he pushed forward and built his life from scratch when he lost everything.

And this is how we survive — by trusting and by believing in Hashem’s plan, even when we don’t understand.

Visiting Auschwitz upon the 75th anniversary of its liberation, Rabbi Kizelnik davens with the pair of tefillin he picked up in Szombathely post-war

THE LAWS OF TISHA B’AV

SEUDAH HAMAFSEKES

The prevalent minhag is to eat a full meal, recite Birchas Hamazon or other bracha acharonah, daven Mincha, and then eat the seudah hamafsekes

Only one cooked dish should be eaten during the seudah hamafsekes. Today, the prevalent custom is to eat hard-boiled eggs.

Additional non-cooked items, such as raw vegetables or fruits, may also be eaten at the seudah hamafsekes

The prevalent minhag is to eat toasted bread with salt, dipped in ashes.

One sits on the floor during the seudah hamafsekes, but one’s shoes need not be removed until the fast starts.

Both men and women who will be fasting should eat the seudah hamafsekes

No more than two men should eat a seudah hamafsekes together, to avoid requiring a zimun

There is no seudah hamafsekes when Tisha B’Av falls on Sunday or is a nidche

Eating is permitted after the seudah hamafsekes prior to shekiyah, as long as one does not have specific intent to begin observing the fast.

LEARNING ON TISHA B’AV

The Rema cites the minhag not to learn on Erev Tisha B’Av, except for the items permitted to learn on Tisha B’Av itself.

Many poskim argue against this Rema and permit learning on Erev Tisha B’Av. L’halacha, it is preferable to learn Tisha B’Av topics on Erev Tisha B’Av, but if one desires to learn other material, he may be lenient in this regard.

Although it is not permitted to learn on Tisha B’Av, one is allowed to learn the sugyos related to the Churban and devarim haro’im (other tragic events), as well as all of hilchos Tisha B’Av

According to many poskim, there is an obligation to learn the above topics on Tisha B’Av as talmud Torah

One would be exempt from talmud Torah only when fully absorbed in the Churban, but today people are generally not on that level.

FASTING ON TISHA B’AV

One who is aching or has mild pain should fast, unless bedridden or sick with a condition.

One who is ill and unable to fast should preferably eat and drink in minimum shiurim if possible, unless they have a preexisting health condition.

A woman within 30 days of childbirth does not fast on Tisha B’Av.

Women in other extenuating circumstances are required to fast on Tisha B’Av, unless they are feeling ill. We follow the ruling of the poskim who hold that they are exempt from fasting on Tisha B’Av that is a nidche

Here we present a summary of Hilchos Tisha B’Av according to Ashkenazic custom, based on the Shulchan Aruch, poskim and the halacha shiurim of Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky, Rosh Yeshivah of Yeshivas Ohr Reuven and Rav of Kahal Ahavas Yitzchok. This halacha summary was compiled by his talmid Rabbi Heshy Friedman.

WASHING AND ANOINTING ON TISHA B’AV

One may wash his hands and body if they are dirty.

Netilas yadayim and washing after using the bathroom are done up to the knuckles, in the same manner as on Yom Kippur.

One who moves his bowels washes his hands fully with soap afterward.

One may apply deodorant on Tisha B’Av.

One may use moisturizer or cream to heal dry skin on Tisha B’Av.

LEATHER SHOES ON TISHA B’AV

Although all non-leather shoes are permitted, shoes that have a soft bottom through which one can feel the ground (such as slippers, Crocs or flip-flops) are preferred.

Even children who are not fasting should avoid wearing leather shoes.

GREETING ON TISHA B’AV

One may not greet a friend on Tisha B’Av, and this includes saying “good morning.”

However, saying “hello” is permitted.

One needs to be careful not to offend anyone by ignoring them because of this halacha. If one is greeted, there is an obligation to respond, though it should be done in a lower tone than usual.

TISHA B’AV ACTIVITIES

One should not try to kill time on Tisha B’Av, but should rather spend time on things that are appropriate for the somber nature of the day.

One should not go for a walk, take a leisurely shopping trip, or chat idly on Tisha B’Av.

Regular household activities such as food shopping and meal preparation may be conducted.

The Rema states the custom to visit a cemetery after leaving from shul on Tisha B’Av morning.

WORKING ON TISHA B’AV

Preferably, one should take off from work on Tisha B’Av.

If one cannot take the entire day off from work, he should refrain from working at least until chatzos

Any melacha that involves a process that takes time should also be avoided on Tisha B’Av.

One who does work on Tisha B’Av will not see siman bracha from that melacha

One may have a non-Jew do work for them on Tisha B’Av.

GENERAL TISHA B’AV HALACHOS

One should limit his comfort level when going to sleep on Tisha B’Av, such as by using fewer pillows than usual.

Since the tallis is not put on until the afternoon, one should make a bracha on tzitzis upon donning a tallis katan in the morning.

If one forgot Nachem or Aneinu in Shemoneh Esrei, and he has already finished the bracha, he does not need to go back or repeat Shemoneh Esrei.

AFTER TISHA B’AV

Our general minhag is to wait until after Tisha B’Av to do Kiddush Levanah.

All activities prohibited during the Nine Days and Three Weeks may be resumed the day after Tisha B’Av at chatzos

If Tisha B’Av falls on Shabbos and is nidche, one may wash laundry and cut their hair immediately after the fast ends on Sunday night.

During a nidche, one must wait until the morning after Tisha B’Av to consume meat and wine, but need not wait until chatzos

When Tisha B’Av falls or is observed on Sunday, Havdalah may be made on wine or grape juice. The Havdalah comprises only Hamavdil and Borei Pri Hagafen.

When Tisha B’Av falls on Thursday, one may bathe and cut their hair on Friday morning, and need not wait until chatzos

When Tisha B’Av falls on Thursday, one may wash laundry Thursday night after Tisha B’Av if there is a great need, such as when there’s an overwhelming collection of laundry that children are waiting for.

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Dear Preteen,

Yes, I’m talking to you, ten-, eleven-, almost twelve-year-old girls. How does it feel, being the oldest one in your family who won’t be fasting? Do you want to make a huge difference this Tisha B’Av? I’m sure you do.

Here’s the plan. How about telling everyone in your family who will be fasting that this Tisha B’Av, you’ll be running your very own spectacular day camp for your younger siblings? This is an amazing opportunity for you to step up and show what you’re capable of. Just think of all the amazing zechusim you’ll be creating on this day!

Are you pumped to do this? Yesssss!

Below you’ll find a basic schedule along with ideas and instructions. Consider the schedule’s activities and times suggestions rather than exact instructions. If your siblings wake up early, or if they play nicely in the morning and don’t like to rush to get ready, adjust the timing. If you find that a certain activity won’t work because you don’t have enough space or the right supplies, substitute it with your own ideas. I’m sure you can think of many great activities that can work with your siblings.

Tip: A few days before Tisha B’Av, read through the entire day camp schedule. Keep a pen and paper handy, and write down any supplies you’ll need to purchase or collect from around the house. You can also make a note of any questions you might have for an adult.

CHANA MENDLOWITZ

10:00–10:20 A.M.

GETTING DRESSED

THE DETAILS:

Ask an adult what the kids should wear and where all their clothes are a day or two before Tisha B’av so you don’t have to disturb any adults while they’re fasting

TIP:

If you make sure to be dressed before your siblings, you’ll manage to stay much calmer when they ask for your help getting dressed — all at the same time.

10:20–10:40 A.M

BREAKFAST

THE DETAILS:

Serving a simple-to-prepare breakfast will save your energy and patience for later in the day. Here are a few ideas:

Cereal and milk

Yogurt

Peanut butter cracker sandwiches

Bread with cream cheese or peanut butter

PREP:

Leave a few slices of bread in a bag on the counter the night before so it’s defrosted when you need it.

TIP:

The most important rule here is to stay calm, even as you wipe up that second cup of spilled juice or tell little Levi once again that no, he cannot have Shabbos cereal for breakfast on a fast day. You’re doing amazing!

10:40–11:00 A.M.

DAVENING

THE DETAILS:

Davening with children of different ages can be challenging.

The older ones should have a siddur with them. Start by saying Modeh Ani aloud and continue through Birchas Hashachar. As soon as the older children reach a tefillah that the preschoolers don’t say yet, they should get up and continue davening quietly in a different room.

TIP:

If the younger ones are done before the older children, sing slow songs about galus and geulah, such as Ani Ma’amin.

11:00–11:10 A.M.

STORY TIME

THE DETAILS:

Gather on a cozy rug, and tell your siblings a story. Young children cannot sit in one place for too long, so keep the story interesting and short.

PREP:

Prepare a story about friendship or achdus, such as the story of the two brothers who met with bales of hay in the middle of the night. Ask an adult for details if necessary.

SUPPLIES:

To make things even more exciting, you can use puppets as characters in the story.

TIP:

If you see a child growing fidgety, try interacting with them, such as asking a question about the story. This will keep them more engaged.

11:10–11:40 A.M.

11:40–12:10 P.M.

SCRATCH-OFF PROJECT TREASURE HUNT

DETAILS:

THE

Start the children off with the first clue.

Examples:

• The coldest place in the house (freezer)

• Where we welcome guests (front door)

• Where the whole family spends time together on Shabbos (dining room table)

At each location, the children find an item with the next clue on it until all ingredients for lunch have been collected.

PREP:

DETAILS:

THE

Have the children color an entire paper in lots of different colors, using markers. When done, the entire sheet should be colored in a dark layer of black crayon. Then give each child one skewer. This will be used to scratch a design through the black layer, exposing the colors below. Let children choose a design or guide them to do a specific picture (e.g., writing their name or drawing a house).

SUPPLIES: Cardstock Markers

Lots of black crayons Skewers

TIP:

Younger children may find this activity too tedious and may grow frustrated. Give those children coloring pages instead.

12:10–1:00 P.M.

LUNCH

THE DETAILS:

Hide the following around the house, each one with a sticky note on it leading to the next clue:

Bread

Ketchup

Cheese

Oregano

Betty Crocker or sandwich maker

Parchment paper

Plastic knives

Plastic plates

TIP:

Leave the cheese in the fridge to keep it fresh. Give the children a clue leading to the fridge, and when they’ll see the sticky note on the cheese, they’ll know to take that. Also, make sure not to hide any clues in a place where an adult may be resting.

Spread a plastic tablecloth on the kitchen table. Plug in the Betty Crocker or sandwich maker on the counter (be careful to keep away from little fingers). Give every child a plate, two slices of bread, a plastic knife and a handful of shredded cheese or slice of American cheese. Guide each child to create their own grilled cheese sandwich. Put the sandwiches into the Betty Crocker or sandwich maker for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted. Invite your siblings to wash and enjoy their yummy lunch.

If you are able to, cut up some vegetables and place in the middle of the table. Make sure to give each child a drink. Bentch together and then do a quick clean-up.

SUPPLIES:

All components needed for the hunt.

TIP:

Remember to compliment all the children who help.

“Gitty, thank you for putting the ketchup back into the fridge.”

“Menachem, you are being really helpful.”

And don’t forget to compliment yourself. You are doing such an amazing job entertaining all the children!

1:00–1:20 P.M.

1:20–1:45 P.M.

FREE PLAY OUTDOOR PLAY

THE DETAILS:

Remind all children how important it is to play nicely and not fight, especially on Tishah B’Av.

PREP:

Select one or two toys that work for a group such as Lego, Magna Tiles or cars. Older children can be offered books or a game.

SUPPLIES:

Smiley stickers for all children who are playing calmly and nicely.

TIP:

Two minutes before the end of free play, give the children a heads-up that clean-up will take place very shortly. Make sure that all toys are put away before continuing to the next activity.

THE DETAILS:

If you have a swing set or trampoline, now is a great time to use it. Otherwise, play a game of Simple Simon or catch.

PREP:

Decide which outdoor activity you will be doing ahead of time. Make sure the children get to move around to let off energy.

TIP:

Make sure that children are supervised at all times and do not have access to the street, especially if you do not have a fenced-in yard. If there’s a specific swing that more than one child wants, give each child a two-minute turn. You can use a timer so the kids feel reassured that their turn is coming.

1:45–2:05 P.M.

FOOD CRAFT

THE DETAILS:

Give every child two graham crackers, some jam in a 1 oz. liquor cup, green sprinkles or lasso candy, a paper pan lid (or a sheet of paper) and a plastic knife. Have the children break each graham cracker neatly in four, so that each child now has 8 “bricks.” These bricks can now be used to create a Kosel by smearing jam onto the paper lid and sticking cookies on to resemble a wall. When the Kosel is ready, use more jam to attach the green sprinkles or lasso between the cracks to resemble grass. Now for the best part: Everyone can enjoy their delicious snack. Don’t forget a bracha!

SUPPLIES:

Graham crackers Jam

TIP:

Green lasso or sprinkles

Plastic knives

Paper lids for 5 lb. aluminum pans

Spreading a plastic tablecloth on the table before starting makes cleaning up so much easier.

2:05–2:20 P.M.

GENERAL HOUSE CLEANUP

DETAILS:

THE

Maybe it doesn’t seem like the most exciting activity, but you can do your best to get the children eager to straighten up. Have the kids look around in one room and notice everything that needs to be tidied. Does the floor need to be swept? Are there toys that need to be put away? Are there things on the table? Are there shoes lying around on the floor?

If you want, you can take a picture of the room the way it is. Then, set a timer for five minutes. When you say, “Go!” everyone starts cleaning up. When the timer rings, point out how much better the room looks. Or, if you took a picture, have them compare what the room looked like before to how it looks now. Repeat in another one or two rooms.

SUPPLIES:

Camera (optional)

Timer

TIP:

It’s wise to give the younger ones very clear instructions rather than saying “clean up.” “Leah’la, put your Floafers in the closet.”

“Avrumi, make sure all the tissues and plastic cups from the floor go into the garbage can.”

2:20–2:45 P.M.

BAKING MUFFINS

THE DETAILS:

Choose an easy recipe that can be mixed by hand in a bowl, and have the children take turns adding ingredients. I’m including a yummy recipe for Cappuccino Fudge Muffins that my family enjoys and is super simple to assemble.

PREP:

Having all ingredients measured out before the children start “helping” makes the baking session run so much smoother.

SUPPLIES:

Everything that is needed as per the recipe you will be using.

TIP:

Try baking something that you’ve already done a few times and are familiar with so it’ll be easier for you to manage making it with the kids.

CAPPUCCINO FUDGE MUFFINS

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups oil

8 eggs

1½ cups sugar

1½ cups brown sugar

4 tsp. vanilla sugar

4 cups flour

1⅓ cups cocoa

1½ tsp. baking powder

1 package cappuccino flavored chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Place oil, eggs and sugars in a bowl. Mix using a spatula or wooden spoon, until smooth and creamy.

3. Add the rest of the ingredients, and mix until well combined.

4. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full.

5. Bake for 25 minutes. Do not overbake!

2:45–3:15 P.M.

FINISHING UP

THE DETAILS:

While the muffins bake, the kids can decorate cupcake liners with markers and stickers. Hopefully, they’ll keep busy enough to give you the opportunity to clean up the mess from baking. When the muffins are ready, wait for them to cool off before giving one to every child to place in their decorated cupcake liner.

SUPPLIES:

White cupcake liners

Markers Stickers

TIP:

Put the rest of the muffins away quickly before everyone clamors for more. I’m sure that with the heavenly smell in the house, all the adults will want to taste one as soon as they break their fast.

Phew! Have you ever worked this hard before? Probably not. But look at all that you’ve done! You managed to keep the kids happy, helped your parents and older siblings fast more easily, and proved that you’re one super-capable preteen! You did it! I hope you’re as proud of yourself as Hashem surely is.

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SHEVY HOLLANDER

SPELL IT OUT

The infamous Gestapo came into being in Nazi Germany in 1933. Its name is an acronym of Geheime Staatspolizei, which means “secret state police.”

SETTING COMMON MISTAKES STRAIGHT

The words disinterested and uninterested are often confused by English speakers. Disinterested is mostly used as a synonym for unbiased, and uninterested is used to express that no interest is being displayed. Therefore you may ask an opinion of a disinterested party, but you probably won’t get someone who is uninterested on your team.

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PUSHED OFF THE STREETS

In the early 20th century, 13th Avenue was lined with vendors hauling pushcarts and barrels, who would hawk their wares right on the street. In the 1930s, NYC Mayor Fiorella La Guardia declared a “war on pushcarts,” saying that this kind of open-air retail was a “menace to traffic, health and sanitation,” as The New York Times put it in 1938. He worked to move all of the street vendors in New York to indoor retail markets, and the streets cleared out. (You can read about the 13th Avenue Retail Market in Issue 243.)

Gestapo headquarters at PrinzAlbrecht-Straße 8 in Berlin (1933)

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2. I have no clue what you’re saying

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Though it’s not English (yet?), this is a handy word to become friends with. Kuchisabishi (koo chee sah bee see), translated as “lonely mouth,” is a Japanese term used to express the act of eating when bored.

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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

Wound Care Account Manager

$80k+ BOE NY/NJ

Payroll Processor (Homecare)

$70k Brooklyn

Bookkeeper

$70k Passaic

Insurance Follow Up Specialist

$60k+ BOE Lakewood/Remote

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

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

Purchaser Coordinator

$100k-$150k Brooklyn

Admin Assistant (Female Office)

$55k-$60k Brooklyn

Accounts Payable/Bookkeeper

$40k-$50k Brooklyn

P/T Accounts Payable (Female Office)

$35-$45/Hourly Brooklyn

Email RLefkowitz @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

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

Director Of Operations/ office Manager

$70k+ Great Neck NY

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 Boro Park

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)

$120k-$150k Brooklyn (Some Travel)

HR Director/Employee Relations Manager (Female Office)

$100k-$130k Brooklyn

Fundraiser/Project Manager (Non profit Org)

$100k+ Flatbush

Staff Accountant (Construction)

$70k-$100k Brooklyn NY

HR Director (E-Commerce)

$60k-$90k Brooklyn

Admin/Bookkeeping Assistant

$65k+ Brooklyn

Email: Leah @SwiftStaffingGroup.com

Classifieds

WOODBOURNE NY

Newly renovated 4 bedroom house in woodbourne NY. 10 min walk to town. Available for weekends. Call/text/ what’sapp 347-338-8598

SHABBOS NACHMI RENTAL

Beautiful spacious 7 bedroom house available for Shabbos Nachmi with extra folding cots and cribs. Big patio, Outside seating and trampoline. Extreme Large Dining Room. Everything you need for Shabbos. For more information call 347436-5558

MONSEY VACATION

Monsey – SPECIAL PRICING SHABBOS CHAZON -.

Huge new private house, 8-9 BDR, quiet block near shuls, massive dining room, huge furnished deck, fully stocked playroom, basketball, trampoline, tetherball, volley ball, oversized back yard, 3 floors. Weekends and some weekdays in August. c/txt 917-652-6355 springvalleyvacation@gmail. com

BUNGALOW FOR RENT

Nice 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow with very large deck for rent from August 11 till August 31. Next to Walmart. Grocery on premises. Heimisha chassidish crowd. $6000. 3474618710. References a must.

SUMMER RENTAL MONTICELLO

Private house beautifully renovated and furnished available for summer months. Located on Landfield Ave in Monticello. Near shul and shopping.2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, large kitchen, huge dining room/living.Front porch, driveway and backyard. linen and towels included. 3 nights-1,350 For a week2,000 Serious inquiries only 347-533-3467

BUNGALOW RENTAL

Bungalow available for August in Paradise Village, Monticello. Chasidish crowd. Two bedrooms, large covered porch, washer dryer 347-7338273 or cafmr@aol.com

SOUTH FALLSBURG

6 bedroom beautiful house in South Fallsburg available to rent for shabbosim and the last week in August. 845423-3030 Please call as I don’t have text

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.

BEAUTIFUL HOUSE

4 Bedrooms. On quiet cul de sac in Manchester, NJ. Oasis backyard backing forest with heated pool. Avail. Shabbos Nachamu. C/T 8485259407.

BUNGALOW FOR RENT

Nice bungalow with 2 bedrooms, and screened in porch for rent weekly or weekend linen , towels and shabbos amenities included. very good price for this week till after tisha ba’av please call 929-288-0885

HELP WANTED

JOB RESUME

Need a great work resume? Resumes are what we do (new grads or experienced)! Call/ text 845-554-5778 or email info@resumakerpro.com.

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

NURSERY ASSISTANT

PRESCHOOL TEACHER & ASSISTANTS

Chassidish boy’s preschool seeking female teacher and assistants. Great heimishe environment. Excellent pay! Send resume to preschoolmorah25@gmail. com or call 718-812-5984

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

B’Above Zeeskites 13 & 59 seeks f/t experienced teacher to teach Yiddish subjects for ages 2-3 year olds, and babysitter for ages 12-18m. Will provide childcare slot for right candidate. Call 347-6202210 or email resume: yitty@zeeskites.com

PLAYGROUP COTEACHER/ASSISTANT

Looking for full time Yiddish speaking Playgroup Co-teacher/Assistant for upcoming School year. Well paid. Please call 347-486-1327

Classifieds

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

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

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

PLAYGROUP CO-TEACHER

Voucher playgroup looking for a co-teacher. Great pay! Flexible hours. Please call 347-645-7944

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

TEACHERS/ASSISTANTS

Teachers/Assistants wanted for chassidish boys pre nursery. Great Pay. 9175869231

SECRETARY POSITION DAYCARE

BP Daycare Center seeking an entry-level secretary for weekly newsletters and other office tasks. Must have computer skills. Graduates welcome! Wonderful environment. Email resume to daycarecenterpositions@ gmail.com.

F/T CO-TEACHERS

Early headstart daycare seeking qualified full time co-teachers. Amazing work environment with great pay + benefits. Call for more information - (347) 450-6188.

CLASSROOM STAFF

BP Daycare Center seeking classroom staff for two weeks in August. Great pay, wonderful environment. Email resume to daycarecenterpositions@ gmail.com or call (718) 283-4602.

DAYCARE POSITIONS

BP Daycare Center seeking Teachers, Assistants, and Babysitters for September. Wonderful environment, great pay, and benefits. Email resume to daycarecenterpositions@ gmail.com or call (718) 283-4602.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Chasidishe Girls School in BP is seeking a 1st Grade Assistant for 1pm4pm English sessions. Pls email resume or info to lgordonbydg@gmail.com or call 718-757-9117

JOBS AVAILABLE

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

SECRETARY

Yeshiva in Flatbush seeking a secretary for the upcoming school year. Transportation is available from Boro Park. Call 347-645-5362

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

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

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.

Classifieds

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

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

ABA PARAS

Amazing special Ed program in the heart of Boro Park is looking to hire Full Time Female ABA PARAS for the upcoming school year. HOURS ARE AVAILABLE:

9:00 AM-4:30 PM 12:30 PM-4:30 PM 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. Please Call/ Text: 917.968.2292

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Part-time position, fulltime impact. Hamaspik seeks a mature girl with strong writing skills to help coordinate services for seniors, 15 hours per week. Graduates welcome. Please send resume to officejobs@ hamaspikkings.org

HR ADMINISTRATIVE

ASST

BP Real Estate Office is looking to hire F/T HR Administrative Assistant. Great pay and growth potential. Please email resume to Jobs@beitel.com.

ASSISTANT TEACHERS

Preschool licensed/ unlicensed ass. teachers. Great environment! Email resume: preschooljobs550@ gmail.com

AMAZING JOB OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a part-time Training Facilitator to join our home care agency. This position will play a vital role in providing comprehensive training to new hires and existing employees. Must have home care experience. We provide excellent salary and benefits package, and a friendly work environment. Join our team today! To apply, send your resume to hiring@ hamaspikcare.org

JOB OPPORTUNITY (BROOKLYN NY)

Post Construction service company looking to hire a sales representative. Full time /Brooklyn, NY. Base + Commission. Experience Preferred. Contact: office@ kleenoh.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Heimishe Playgroup in Williamsburg seeking teachers and assistant. Warm, loving and caring. Transportation available from boro park. Excellent pay. $1000 sign-up bonus offered. Pls call 347-315-6105

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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

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

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

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

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.

PRE-NURSERY TEACHER

Preschool seeking warm pre-nursery teacher. Great environment! Email resume: preschooljobs550@gmail. com

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Dynamic BP office seeking F/T female administrative assistant. Excellent phone and email skills required. Personable and friendly. Great potential. Please email your resume to: jobs@ menucha.com

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

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. officejobs@hamaspikkings. org

FRONT DESK SECRETARY

Work in a professional environment as part of a warm, friendly team. Seeking a front desk secretary to answer calls, take care of clients’ and employees’ needs, and handle administrative tasks. Must have a positive attitude, professional phone manner, and be a team player. Full time. officejobs@ hamaspsikkings.org 718-3878400 Ext. 614

F/T POSITION

Part-time position, fulltime impact. Hamaspik seeks a mature girl with strong writing skills to help coordinate services for seniors, 15 hours per week. Graduates welcome. Please send resume to officejobs@ hamaspikkings.org

DAYCARE POSITION

Daycare on 13th Ave is looking for full-time or twice a week infant teachers, and after hours teachers 3:004:45 for September, please call/text 9293928750

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

AFTERNOON TEACHERS

The Hamaspik School is looking for part time afternoon teachers please call 718-408-5444 ext 5245.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

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

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

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

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.

REGISTERED NURSE

HCS is looking for an experienced part time Registered Nurse(RN) for our Women’s Dayhab in Boro Park. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a great work environment. Please send resume to Jobs@ hcsny.org Please call 718-8542747 ext. 1210

Classifieds

OPWDD COORDINATOR

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

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

HCS is seeking female DSPs to work at our Boro Park Dahab Program, full time position, daily. Please forward resume’ to jobs@hcsny. org Please call 718-854-2747 ext. 1210

BILINGUAL ENGLISH/ SPANISH CARE MANAGER

HCS is looking to hire Bilingual English/ Spanish Care Manager. Great job for someone looking for work in social services, therapy and administration. Part time/full time positions available. Candidate must be organized, responsible and have good interpersonal skills. BA Degree required. Please send resume to ti.adison@championny.org

AFTERNOON SECRETARY

Girls office seeking afternoon secretary. Hours 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Job requires attention to detail, multi-tasking, & organizational skills. Email jobinbp679@ gmail.com.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Heimishe preschool in boro park seeking afternoon floater and classroom assistant. Please email resumes5785@gmail.com

BUS TEACHERS

Heimishe school in boro park seeking bus teachers for AM and PM routes. Competitive pay. Please email resumes5785@gmail.com

BABYSITTER WANTED

Seeking a babysitter for a sweet 3-yearold boy with special needs. Mon-Thurs 4-8pm and Fri-Shabbos 2-7pm. Work all or part of the time. Boro Park. LCohen@ comforthealthny.org

AFTERNOON BABYSITTER

Chassidishe school seeking afternoon babysitter. Please call 347 587 9454.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Chasidishe school in BP seeking Sunday babysitter, morning hours. well paid. Send resume to schoolpositionsix@gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Chasidishe school seeking 2nd grade co-teacher 8:40 Am -12:30 Pm MondayFriday. Send resume to: schoolpositionsix@ gmail.com

CHILDCARE

NON VOUCHERS PLAYGROUP

12th/42. Now accepting 18-24 months for the coming year. Walk in, nice, big & lechtig. Devoted, warm & experienced Morahs. No transportation. Text 347-2327608/ call 718-633-3263

BABYSITTING

Voucher Slot available. Morning hours, newborn to 5 months, 12th & 45, 929-5852257

PLAYGROUP

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

BABYSITTER

Experienced afternoon babysitter located at 41st street & 14th avenue vicinity starting at 12:00. References available. Call 718-871-5746.

PLAYGROUP

Warm Yidish speaking NON-VOUCHERS playgroup in upper 50s call 9292366129

SERVICES

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

SKIN SOLUTIONS

Struggling with MRSA, eczema or any other skin issue? Try the solution that really works! Call 845-999-4488

HANDYMAN & PAINTING

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

PHOTO EDITING

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

AYIN HORAH

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

TUTOR

Experienced math tutor for 4th - 6th grader. Will come to your home in Boro Park. $40 an hour. Please call at 347-742-4881.

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

GARTLECH

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

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

NATURAL SHAMPOO

Is your little one’s hair growing slowly and thin? Dandruff? Itchy scalp? Natural shampoo with quick results 8454590169

CONSTRUCTION

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

LIGHT ALTERATIONS

Please Call: 718.450.4700

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 718-8540961

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

Lighting 9292762404

Simcha Décor 917 -536-1742

PRENATAL YOGA

Yoga for the Pregnant or Postnatal Body. Ease aches, calm anxiety, labor prep & more! Text PRENATAL YOGA to 5039615609

HANDYMAN & ELECTRICIAN

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

ELECTRICIAN

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

FURNITURE REPAIRS

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

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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Baby Headphone Gemach 845-3049694

Tools gemach zichron yaakov 347-447-0635

Classifieds

WHOLESALE FISH

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

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

WIRELESS WIFI RENTAL

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

HANDYMAN/PROF CARPENTER

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

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

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO PRINTING

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

RESUME HELP

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

HOME CARE

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

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

COPYWRITE

Do you need a song or poem done well? For any written work Yiddish or English call 929-457-2035 to get that masterpiece!

ITEMIZED KALLAH SHOPPING LIST

To make your kallah shopping a calm experience call 3475346184

YH APPLIANCE REPAIR

Herman’s Appliance Repairs. Ovens, Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Freezers. Specialize in Wolf & Subzero. Yisroel Herman 347-559-2574

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

SPRINTER & MINI VAN SERVICE

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

ODDS & ENDS

םייחה ךלהמ

Worldwide phone line for Women 929-470-4400

ATTENTION WOMEN

Do you have extra time and want to earn extra income? Want to earn money while helping others? Full Training and support provided. no risks. call or text: 845-499-4214

ATTENTION WORKING GIRLS AND LADIES

Have masser money? Help out a young child suffering with illness and receive a perfume! Call:3474507446

MERTZBACH SLOTS

EXPERIENCED MERTZBACH PROVIDER HAS FEW SLOTS LEFT. GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF SUCCESS! CALL NOW TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY. 9292892852

GOWNS

WHITE MATERNITY GOWN

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

WHITE GOWN

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

DESIGNER WHITE GOWN

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

PINK GOWN

Selling a beautiful pink gown size 4, worn once perfect condition! $750 petticoat included. Pls call/text 718344-0856

WHITE CHILDRENS GOWNS

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

KALLAH GOWN

Stunning Be A Bride gown size 4-6, just sewn. Never worn. Alterations done by Be a bride. Asking $1500 negotiable. 718-306-8166

LOST

Baby Bathing Suit the past shabos at Poconos Retreat 347-526-2039

diamond bracelet on Friday in May either in BP, Willi, or on BP/Willi bus 929-675-2922.

gold bracelet with small diamonds and rubies in bp call/text 347-391-4806

FOUND

Michelle watch in Rebecca’s store in BP 13/46th 718-9757119

gold bracelet in Woodbourne on July 23 9176130431

Took someone else raincoat from shul 929-813-7095

Earring 929-617-5992

FREE GIVEAWAYS

Big crib P/U in Willi 845-2928120

Graco snap and go car seat and carriage and mountain buggy nano travel carriage 917-570-3662.

Master Bedroom Set in great condition 347/581-0604

Viznitz wmsbg hs uniform, gray skirts size 14B & 14D, sweater 14 & 16. 917-789-3380

White toddler crib slightly used, hardware included. Without mattress. P/u in BP 347-907-3136

LATE ADS

BUNGALOW RENTAL

Bungalow available for August in Paradise Village, Monticello. Chasidish crowd. Two bedrooms, large covered porch, washer dryer 347-7338273 or cafmr@aol.com

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